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Professor Krane

2020-08-19T01:26:55Z

FireLizard:

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'''Professor Krane''' (Japanese: '''クレイン博士''' ''Dr. Krane'') is the resident {{pkmn|Professor}} of [[Orre]] in {{Pokémon XD}}. He lives at the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]] in the northwestern portion of the region.

After the [[Shadow Pokémon]] incident in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] five years earlier, Krane and [[Michael]]'s father began developing a way to purify [[Shadow Pokémon]] at a much quicker pace than [[Wes]] had to use, which was done by using the Relic Stone in Agate Village. The fruit of this research was the [[Purify Chamber]], which has nine sets and is the only way to purify [[Shadow Lugia]].

[[Cipher]] kidnaps him due to his research on purification. {{tc|Cipher Admin}} [[Lovrina]] unsuccessfully attempts to persuade him to assist them in fine-tuning [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]]. Michael eventually arrives on the scene to save him.

Later in the game, Krane gives Michael a [[Master Ball]]. He claims to have been given it because of his research, but that Michael can make better use of it, mirroring [[Professor Elm]]'s statements when giving the player a Master Ball.

It is unknown if Professor Krane gives out [[starter Pokémon]] like the other Pokémon Professors who appear in the games. What is certain, however, is that Michael did not receive his {{p|Eevee}} from Krane; instead, he got it from his father shortly before his death.

His English name may be derived from Strelitzia Reginae or "Crane Flower". He is the first not to be named after a tree.

==Quotes==

===Pokémon XD demo===
;[[Cipher Key Lair]]
* If [[Michael]] tries to leave the area:
:''"Hold up, MICHAEL! Where are you wandering off to?"''

* When Michael walks forward to Krane and [[Professor Aidan|Aidan]]:
:''Hi MICHAEL. I'm glad you came. This is the enemy's facility I mentioned. Apparently, there are SHADOW POKéMON inside."''

:''"SHADOW POKéMON are POKéMON that have been turned into fighting machines after having their hearts locked shy by artificial means."''

:''"We developed the SNAG MACHINE to rescue such SHADOW POKéMON from the clutches of wrongdoers."''

:''"No problem! MICHAEL will catch on soon enough. Just give it a try, and you'll see."''

* After [[Zook]] comes down the walkway:
:''"MICHAEL, it's your time to shine! If a SHADOW POKéMON appears, we need you to snag it. We're depending on you!"''

* After defeating Zook:
:''"Oh my gosh, AIDAN! So, they did have SHADOW POKéMON with them!"
:''"This is becoming serious. There may be more inside. We'd better check things."''
:''"MICHAEL, if a SHADOW POKéMON appears, please try to snag it."''

* After defeating [[Cipher Peon|Spy]] Targ:
:''"MICHAEL! Are you alright?"''
:''"So, how did it go? Did you manage to snag any SHADOW POKéMON?"''
:''"It worries me, though... This place appears to be far more dangerous than I'd imagined."''
:''"We should return to the LAB right away. We need to come up with a plan of action, and fast."''
:''"MICHAEL, it looks like we'll be relying on your help even more. We're counting on you!"''

==In other languages==
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|de=Prof. Klein
|it=Prof. Germano
|es=Prof. Cío
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{{Orre NPCs}} 
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Talk:List of Pokémon by animated series debut

2020-05-29T21:34:12Z

FireLizard: /* Order by episode */ new section

Those that didn't debut yet: N/A for the episode box. Those which have debuted, but only in a movie: asterisk linking to the page of the movie in question. <s>Non-legendaries which debuted in a movie but later appeared in the main anime: main anime episode number only. Legendaries which debuted in a movie and later appeared in the main anime: episode number of anime debut followed by an asterisk linking to the movie debut.</s> '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:42, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
:Current standard: Any Pokémon which debuts in a movie, special episode, or Pikachu short: main anime episode number followed by an asterisk linking to the movie, special episode, or Pikachu short. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 03:10, 12 May 2013 (UTC)

== Pikachu Shorts ==

Do they count too?--[[User:Gyarachu|Gyarachu]] 20:57, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

== Specials ==

What about the specials and made-for-TV movies, like Legend of Thunder? [[User:Lucentas|Lucentas]] 20:59, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
:That's where the issue lies. For Raikou, really. LOT kinda counts like a movie for this purpose, so make it the asterisk. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 05:10, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

== Mewtwo ==

Does Mewtwo's appearance in ''[[EP063|Battle of the Badge]]'' count, as it was wearing armour? If not, when is it first seen without armour, [[EP065|when it destroys Team Rocket's headquaters]], or in the first movie? [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] 21:06, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
:Not a flashback, not a TV, so yes. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 05:10, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

== this is odd ==

If the title of the article is "List of Pokémon by anime debut" then why does it have a list of Pokémon with their anime debut right next to them??? "By" means "in order of" in this context. We need to re-order it or rename it. --[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[Quilava (Pokémon)|Racer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 22:56, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

:While the list is sortable, it appears to simply be a text sort. i.e. * for movies at the top, followed by AG, then DP, ''then'' EP for the original series. At least could that be fixed? (Sorry, I don't know how) [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] 08:29, 25 December 2008 (UTC)
::The only idea I have is to create a third "airing order" column with straight numerals for easy sorting. However, I've asked TTE for help; hopefully he'll be able to come up with something more streamlined. --[[User:Martonimos|Marton]]([[wp:Chanukah|I'm Jewish]])[[User talk:Martonimos|imos]] 08:36, 25 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Hopefully, adding and commenting out the numerical order before the linked text will get it to sort properly. The thing is, someone'll have to go through and add them all. --[[User:Martonimos|Marton]]([[wp:Chanukah|I'm Jewish]])[[User talk:Martonimos|imos]] 23:42, 25 December 2008 (UTC)

== Chatot in AG183 ==

It says that Chatot was in AG183. I've seen that episode, and I don't remember a Chatot. I went to AG183's page. It doesn't say anything about a Chatot.--[[User:Pokelova|PokelovaAni393MS.png‎]] 09:18, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
: It's suppose to be [[AG184]]....--[[Charizard (Pokémon)|Force]] [[User:Force Fire|''Fire'']] [[User talk:Force Fire|''talk'']] 09:21, 20 December 2008 (UTC)

== Episode Pages ==

''Another'' question. Should the episode pages be updated to match this list, as many of them include Pokémon in different episodes, e.g. [[EP001]] lists {{p|Gengar}} in the debuts section (although it does point out that it debuted on TV) [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] 09:05, 25 December 2008 (UTC)

== Splitting ==

Anyone think the list should be divided into sub-sections? Its just too huge. [[User:Jmath|'''Jm''']][[User talk:Jmath|'''a''']][[Special:Contributions/Jmath|'''th''']] 20:50, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

== Mewtwo==
Wasn't the episode with the 8th gym battle Mewto`s debut? --×[[User talk:Impoleon xy|'''Impoleon xy''']]× 16:58, 8 March 2009 (UTC)
:No, but it certainly was Mew''two'''s debut. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 17:07, 8 March 2009 (UTC)
::Haha. -.- Sorry for that little mistake. --×[[User talk:Impoleon xy|'''Impoleon xy''']]× 17:08, 8 March 2009 (UTC)

== would it count? ==

Of course they aren't real, but wouldn't the mechanical charizard, Venusaur, Blastoise, Pikachu, Rhydon, Zapdos, Moltres, Kabutops in EP017 count as an anime debut?--[[User:Force Fire|FF]]([[Special:Contributions/Force Fire|edits]]•[[User talk:Force Fire|talk]]) 07:20, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

== I'm curious . . . ==

. . . I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to start an article about Pokémon that debut before their respective generation. The page would be big enough. All we would have to do is gather the information in chronological order of course and make sort of a history page about it. If you think a whole page is unnecesarry we could implement it into this-> [[History of Pokémon|♫]] It would take time but it would probably become a decent sized article and we could make a few links to it {{p|Marill|h}}{{p|Azurill|e}}{{p|Wailmer|r}}{{p|Buizel|e}} {{p|Manaphy|a}}{{p|Donphan|n}}{{p|Kecleon|d}} {{p|Munchlax|t}}{{p|Electivire|h}}{{p|Ho-Oh|e}}{{p|Lugia|r}}{{p|Slowking|e}}.[[User:Landfish7| Land]][[User talk:Landfish7|fish]]7 21:20, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

== Sandile ==

He's listed twice, once with Waruvile's sprite. I'd fix it but its too long for my browser.--[[User:Burgundy|Burg]][[User talk: Burgundy|undy]] 19:49, 8 February 2011 (UTC)

== How About Two Tables? ==

One for physical debuts, and one for actual debuts, I think this would be ''much'' better. Either like this, or similar, or one table listed in a different section:
<div style="float:left">
{| {{bluetable2|c sortable}} align="center"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! #
! Icon
! Name
! Episode
|-
|088
|{{MSP|088|Grimer}}
|{{p|Grimer}}
|S1[[EP030]]
|-
|094
|{{MSP|094|Gengar}}
|{{p|Gengar}}
|S1[[EP023]]
|-
|095
|{{MSP|095|Onix}}
|{{p|Onix}}
|S1[[EP005]]
|}
</div>

<div style="float:right">
{| {{bluetable2|c sortable}} align="center"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! #
! Icon
! Name
! Episode
|-
|088
|{{MSP|088|Grimer}}
|{{p|Grimer}}
|S1[[EP026]]
|-
|094
|{{MSP|094|Gengar}}
|{{p|Gengar}}
|S1[[EP001]]
|-
|095
|{{MSP|095|Onix}}
|{{p|Onix}}
|S1[[EP001]]
|}
</div>
'''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 15:30, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

{{-}}
:Perhaps instead of two tables, there could just be two columns? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:54, 19 February 2011 (UTC)
::I agree, that would be a lot better (why didn't I think of that...) '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 14:44, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

==Order==
Since this page is a list of Pokémon by anime debut, shouldn't they be in that order rather than NDex order? I know it is sortable, but it would make more sense to sort them this way, since it says that it is in the title. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:32, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:Agree. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:08, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:It might also help to split the table into seasons/sagas, since a single giant table with a single column is a little unweldly...[[User:PDL|PDL]] 01:27, 18 February 2011 (UTC). I think Pokémon should be listed by their debut. [[User:ReaNintendo|ReaNintendo]] 13:14, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

==Does Haxours's appearence really count?==
Since it's been made clear at the top of the page that the list only counts actual physical appearences, Haxours's appearences have so far only been in dreams and imagine spots. Fraxure had the benefit of appearing in a flashback. I just want it to be consistant.[[User:PDL|PDL]] 01:30, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
:You're right, our current (ridiculous) definition means that they both shouldnt be there (flashbacks don't count either.)
:(user points to ''How About Two Tables?'' section above. : )
'''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 10:04, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
::1)I'd like to point out that both Fraxure and Haxuros appeared in a dream that was manufested into reality. 2)It was a good enough debute for them to start appearing in the opening. [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 10:09, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
:::Hmmm... I forgot about that. Having said that, the text on the page does state that:
:::''This list counts only actual appearances as official. Pokémon which appear on TV in the anime or in another manner before debuting in physical form, such as Nidorino and Gengar in EP001, count as debuting when they physically appear, not when they are first seen.''
:::Since as far as I can remember, they both only appeared in Iris's imagination, and in flashbacks, they are best kept hidden untill someone changes this rule (If an Admin is reading this, please do) '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 10:18, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
::::Agreed, I am waiting for Kenji's word on a few things, this being one of them [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 10:22, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

== Menu sprites for Generation VI Pokémon needed ==

Anyone please replace these question mark menu sprites to menu sprites of Generation VI Pokémon please? [[User:Cinday123|Cinday123]] ([[User talk:Cinday123|talk]]) 10:18, 11 November 2013 (UTC)

== Fantasy ==

So that includes Pokémon debuted in an episode but only in a fantasy? --[[User:Cinday123|Cinday123]] ''([[User talk:Cinday123|Talk]])'' 07:39, 21 February 2014 (UTC)

== Gen7 form differences ==

All the individual forms are listed for some Gen7 Pokémon (Oricorio, Lycanroc, Wishiwashi, Minior and Magearna) but not for Silvally, Solgaleo or Lunala. Is there any reason for this? Should the others be added? [[User:Kidburla|Kidburla]] ([[User talk:Kidburla|talk]]) 21:50, 24 December 2016 (UTC)
:I think Silvally shouldn't be listed for pretty much the same reason as Arceus: there's about a dozen and a half forms that don't really differ significantly, and the odds are poor that the anime will go out of its way to show every last one of them. As for Solgaleo and Lunala, I dunno. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:24, 25 December 2016 (UTC)

== Inconsistency ==

I’ve been looking around a bit, and I've noticed this site is really inconsistent as to what counts as an actual Pokémon debut, primarily when it comes to physical appearance versus non-physical, fake, or fantasy appearances. For instance: {{p|Mew}}'s main anime debut is considered to be ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''. While it previously appeared in ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]'', we're apparently not counting that appearance because it was in a fantasy. Meanwhile, the English dub debut of {{p|Dratini}} is considered to be ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'' rather than ''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]'', despite the fact the former was in a fantasy. [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 13:54, 15 August 2019 (UTC)

:Agreed. I'd like to know what the standard is for this article as well. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:05, 16 August 2019 (UTC)
::In that case, Dratini had already appeared in EP035, which was banned in the US. The EP037 "debut" is noting that it's the first time it has appeared outside of Japan (another example is Porygon for EP047).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:14, 16 August 2019 (UTC)
:::Oh, okay. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 20:28, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

== Order by episode ==

Shouldn't this be ordered by episode and not just anime? [[User:FireLizard|FireLizard]] ([[User talk:FireLizard|talk]]) 21:34, 29 May 2020 (UTC)

Master Trainer

2020-03-05T05:10:57Z

FireLizard: /* Trivia */

{{samename|board game|Pokémon Master Trainer}}
A '''Master Trainer''' (Japanese: '''マスタートレーナー''' ''Master Trainer'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. They are 153 Trainers who each specialize in a different species of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from [[Generation I]], plus {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}. They can be encountered in various locations around [[Kanto]] after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}. Master Trainers wear red clothing and have the icon of their favorite Pokémon in a bubble above their heads. Their Pokémon are high [[level]]ed and tend to have a lot of {{AV}}s and maximum {{IV}}s in certain [[statistic|stats]].

Battles with Master Trainers are similar to battles in facilities such as the [[Battle Frontier]] or [[Battle Tree]]. When the {{player}} battles a Master Trainer, they can only use one Pokémon of the same species as the Master Trainer's favorite and neither party can use [[item]]s other than their [[Key Stone]] and [[Mega Stone]]s in battle. Upon defeating one, their title can be used by the player in [[Link Battle]]s. While the Master Trainers do not use [[Regional form|Alolan Pokémon]] or [[Mega Evolution]], the player is permitted to use them when challenging their respective Master Trainers. The player's party will be fully restored before and after each battle against a Master Trainer. If the player wins, the Master Trainer can be [[rematch|re-battled]] the following day; if the player loses, they can speak to the Master Trainer for an immediate rematch. The player can [[escape|run]] from a Master Trainer at any time, counting as a forfeit. Master Trainers do not give out [[prize money]] when defeated, nor do players [[black out]] and pay out money if they lose.

The Master Trainers for [[Legendary Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and {{p|Ditto}} do not battle the player. Instead, they grant the player their title upon showing them a Pokémon of their respective specialty with a high enough {{stat|CP}}. These Trainers all have the appearance of a Master Trainer {{tc|Scientist}}.

Defeating at least six Master Trainers allows the player to battle {{ga|Red}} outside the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]], who will grant the player the title of '''Battle Master''' (Japanese: '''バトルマスター''' ''Battle Master'') after being defeated. Earning every Master Trainer title, except for those of Mythical Pokémon, earns the player the title of '''Grand Master''' (Japanese: '''グランドマスター''' ''Grand Master'').

==Appearance==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Tcg fire color dark}}; background: #{{Tcg fire color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSAce Trainer M Master PE.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSBeauty 2 Master PE.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSBird Keeper Master PE.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSBlack Belt Master PE.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSBug Catcher Master PE.png|100px]]
|-
| {{tccolor|Ace Trainer|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
| {{tccolor|Beauty|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
| {{tccolor|Bird Keeper|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
| {{tccolor|Black Belt|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
| {{tccolor|Bug Catcher|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSHiker Master PE.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSLass Master PE.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSPsychic Master PE.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSScientist Master PE.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:120px"| [[File:VSYoungster Master PE.png|100px]]
|-
| {{tccolor|Hiker|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
| {{tccolor|Lass|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
| {{tccolor|Psychic|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
| {{tccolor|Scientist|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
| {{tccolor|Youngster|000}} VS model as a Master Trainer
|}

==Trainer list==
===Battles===
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|-
! style="background-color:#{{Tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Trainer
! style="background-color:#{{Tcg fire color light}}; | Location
! colspan=2 style="background-color:#{{Tcg fire color light}};" | Pokémon
! style="background-color:#{{Tcg fire color light}};" | {{color2|000|Level}}
! class="unsortable" colspan="4" style="background-color:#{{Tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|000|Move|Moves}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Rena
| {{rt|4|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}
| {{p|Bulbasaur}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Take Down|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Katrina
| {{rt|14|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}
| {{p|Ivysaur}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Sal
| {{rt|23|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|003|Venusaur}}
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Tim
| [[Celadon Condominiums]]
| {{MSP|004|Charmander}}
| {{p|Charmander}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Slash|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Seismic Toss|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Smokescreen|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Christopher
| {{rt|10|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|005|Charmeleon}}
| {{p|Charmeleon}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dig|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Smokescreen|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Edmund
| {{rt|23|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|006|Charizard}}
| {{p|Charizard}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Punch|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Suzy
| {{rt|12|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|007|Squirtle}}
| {{p|Squirtle}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Withdraw|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Prita
| {{rt|20|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|008|Wartortle}}
| {{p|Wartortle}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rock Slide|{{rock color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Skull Bash|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Tessa
| {{rt|20|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|009|Blastoise}}
| {{p|Blastoise}}
| Lv. 80
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fake Out|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rock Slide|{{Rock color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dark Pulse|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Substitute|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Jake
| {{rt|18|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|010|Caterpie}}
| {{p|Caterpie}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Tackle|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|String Shot|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Bryson
| {{rt|11|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|011|Metapod}}
| {{p|Metapod}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Tackle|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|String Shot|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Harden|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Bobby
| {{rt|2|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|012|Butterfree}}
| {{p|Butterfree}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|Quiver Dance|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{grass color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sleep Powder|{{grass color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Scott
| [[Viridian Forest]]
| {{MSP|013|Weedle}}
| {{p|Weedle}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Poison Sting|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|String Shot|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Kenny
| {{rt|13|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|014|Kakuna}}
| {{p|Kakuna}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Poison Sting|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|String Shot|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Harden|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Terry
| {{rt|8|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|015|Beedrill}}
| {{p|Beedrill}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Drill Run|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Louey
| {{rt|2|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|016|Pidgey}}
| {{p|Pidgey}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fly|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Roost|{{flying color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Howie
| {{rt|16|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}
| {{p|Pidgeotto}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Wyatt
| {{rt|12|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}
| {{p|Pidgeot}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sky Attack|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Roost|{{flying color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Youngster}} Bret
| {{rt|10|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|019|Rattata}}
| {{p|Rattata}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Wave|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Youngster}} Denis
| [[Cerulean City]]
| {{MSP|020|Raticate}}
| {{p|Raticate}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Facade|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Ralph
| [[Pewter City]]
| {{MSP|021|Spearow}}
| {{p|Spearow}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fury Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Focus Energy|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Theo
| {{rt|18|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|022|Fearow}}
| {{p|Fearow}}
| Lv. 80
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sky Attack|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Focus Energy|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Drill Run|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Herbert
| {{rt|4|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|023|Ekans}}
| {{p|Ekans}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Glare|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rock Slide|{{Rock color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Adam
| [[Team Rocket Hideout]]
| {{MSP|024|Arbok}}
| {{p|Arbok}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Glare|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Facade|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Wrap|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sucker Punch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} [[Ikue Ohtani|Ikue]]
| [[Viridian Forest]]
| {{MSP|025|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Slam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Substitute|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Charlotte
| [[Pokémon Tower]]
| {{MSP|026|Raichu}}
| {{p|Raichu}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Double Team|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Paul
| {{rt|11|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}
| {{p|Sandshrew}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{Poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Poison Jab|{{Poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Seismic Toss|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sand Attack|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Benjamin
| {{rt|7|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|028|Sandslash}}
| {{p|Sandslash}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Drill Run|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Swords Dance|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Substitute|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Ronnie
| {{rt|3|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|029|Nidoran♀}}
| {{p|Nidoran♀}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Super Fang|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunderbolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Fred
| [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7-8)|Underground Path (Rt. 7-8)]]
| {{MSP|030|Nidorina}}
| {{p|Nidorina}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Super Fang|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Percy
| {{rt|23|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|031|Nidoqueen}}
| {{p|Nidoqueen}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Super Fang|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Surf|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Alvin
| {{rt|4|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}
| {{p|Nidoran♂}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{steel color light}};" | {{mcolor|Iron Tail|{{steel color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{Normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Dave
| [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7-8)|Underground Path (Rt. 7-8)]]
| {{MSP|033|Nidorino}}
| {{p|Nidorino}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{steel color light}};" | {{mcolor|Iron Tail|{{steel color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dig|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Carlton
| {{rt|23|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|034|Nidoking}}
| {{p|Nidoking}}
| Lv. 80
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Horn Drill|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Drill Run|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Ice Punch|{{Ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Chel
| [[Saffron City]]
| {{MSP|035|Clefairy}}
| {{p|Clefairy}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sing|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Metronome|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Alexandra
| [[Mt. Moon]]
| {{MSP|036|Clefable}}
| {{p|Clefable}}
| Lv. 80
! style="background:#{{steel color light}};" | {{mcolor|Iron Tail|{{steel color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}};" | {{mcolor|Moonblast|{{fairy color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Minimize|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Finn
| {{rt|6|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|037|Vulpix}}
| {{p|Vulpix}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Spin|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Confuse Ray|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Arnold
| {{rt|9|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|038|Ninetales}}
| {{p|Ninetales}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hypnosis|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dark Pulse|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dream Eater|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Marge
| [[Pewter City]]
| {{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}
| {{p|Jigglypuff}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sing|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Body Slam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Disable|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Yumi
| [[Silph Co.]]
| {{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}
| {{p|Wigglytuff}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sing|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Tri Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Disable|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} West
| [[Rock Tunnel]]
| {{MSP|041|Zubat}}
| {{p|Zubat}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Confuse Ray|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Keaton
| {{ka|Victory Road}}
| {{MSP|042|Golbat}}
| {{p|Golbat}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fly|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Confuse Ray|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Roost|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Amy
| [[Viridian City]]
| {{MSP|043|Oddish}}
| {{p|Oddish}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Emma
| [[Pewter City]]
| {{MSP|044|Gloom}}
| {{p|Gloom}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Satoko
| {{rt|14|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|045|Vileplume}}
| {{p|Vileplume}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Substitute|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Evan
| [[Mt. Moon]]
| {{MSP|046|Paras}}
| {{p|Paras}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|X-Scissor|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Hans
| {{rt|2|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|047|Parasect}}
| {{p|Parasect}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|Leech Life|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Olly
| {{rt|24|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|048|Venonat}}
| {{p|Venonat}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Disable|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{grass color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sleep Powder|{{grass color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Psybeam|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Lajos
| {{rt|15|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|049|Venomoth}}
| {{p|Venomoth}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|Quiver Dance|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{grass color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sleep Powder|{{grass color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Colin
| [[Diglett's Cave]]
| {{MSP|050|Diglett}}
| {{p|Diglett}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sucker Punch|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dig|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Dexter
| [[Diglett's Cave]]
| {{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}
| {{p|Dugtrio}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sand Attack|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Substitute|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fissure|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Slash|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Youngster}} Ken
| [[Viridian City]]
| {{MSP|052|Meowth}}
| {{p|Meowth}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Nasty Plot|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunderbolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dark Pulse|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Youngster}} Shawn
| [[Team Rocket Hideout]]
| {{MSP|053|Persian}}
| {{p|Persian}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hypnosis|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dream Eater|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Nasty Plot|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Nicole
| {{rt|21|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|054|Psyduck}}
| {{p|Psyduck}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Amnesia|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rest|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Camille
| {{rt|4|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|055|Golduck}}
| {{p|Golduck}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Yawn|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Black Belt}} Tadashi
| {{rt|5|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|056|Mankey}}
| {{p|Mankey}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Focus Energy|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Karate Chop|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fury Swipes|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Black Belt}} Kano
| {{rt|11|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|057|Primeape}}
| {{p|Primeape}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Counter|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Taunt|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Brick Break|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Austin
| {{rt|7|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|058|Growlithe}}
| {{p|Growlithe}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dig|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Satch
| [[Celadon City]]
| {{MSP|059|Arcanine}}
| {{p|Arcanine}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Facade|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Vicky
| {{rt|12|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|060|Poliwag}}
| {{p|Poliwag}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hypnosis|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hydro Pump|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Kimberly
| [[Cerulean City]]
| {{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}
| {{p|Poliwhirl}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Substitute|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Scald|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Black Belt}} Yuen
| [[Cerulean City]]
| {{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}
| {{p|Poliwrath}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Brick Break|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Angelo
| [[Viridian City]]
| {{MSP|063|Abra}}
| {{p|Abra}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Wave|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Jaime
| [[Saffron City]]
| {{MSP|064|Kadabra}}
| {{p|Kadabra}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{steel color light}};" | {{mcolor|Iron Tail|{{steel color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Punch|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Facade|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Frasier
| {{rt|10|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|065|Alakazam}}
| {{p|Alakazam}}
| Lv. 80
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Disable|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Recover|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Tri Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Black Belt}} Masahiro
| [[Silph Co.]]
| {{MSP|066|Machop}}
| {{p|Machop}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Punch|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Poison Jab|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Black Belt}} Ryuji
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| {{MSP|067|Machoke}}
| {{p|Machoke}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Poison Jab|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Punch|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Black Belt}} Randy
| [[Vermilion City]]
| {{MSP|068|Machamp}}
| {{p|Machamp}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Brick Break|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Hana
| [[Viridian City]]
| {{MSP|069|Bellsprout}}
| {{p|Bellsprout}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Poison Jab|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Emily
| [[Pokémon Tower]]
| {{MSP|070|Weepinbell}}
| {{p|Weepinbell}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Poison Jab|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Dianne
| [[Celadon City]]
| {{MSP|071|Victreebel}}
| {{p|Victreebel}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Poison Jab|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sucker Punch|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Swords Dance|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Francis
| {{rt|20|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|072|Tentacool}}
| {{p|Tentacool}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Barrier|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hydro Pump|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Melvin
| {{rt|20|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}
| {{p|Tentacruel}}
| Lv. 80
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Wrap|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Screech|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Barrier|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Irwin
| [[Rock Tunnel]]
| {{MSP|074|Geodude}}
| {{p|Geodude}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bide|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Brick Break|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Dillan
| {{ka|Victory Road}}
| {{MSP|075|Graveler}}
| {{p|Graveler}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sand Attack|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Defense Curl|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Valentino
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
| {{MSP|076|Golem}}
| {{p|Golem}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dig|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Punch|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Defense Curl|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Garret
| [[Saffron City]]
| {{MSP|077|Ponyta}}
| {{p|Ponyta}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Spin|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rest|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Raymond
| [[Saffron City]]
| {{MSP|078|Rapidash}}
| {{p|Rapidash}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hypnosis|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Horn Drill|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Drill Run|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Jill
| {{rt|21|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}
| {{p|Slowpoke}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Wave|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Earthquake|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Facade|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Haruka
| {{rt|21|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|080|Slowbro}}
| {{p|Slowbro}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Disable|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Yawn|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Murray
| [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6)|Underground Path (Rt. 5-6)]]
| {{MSP|081|Magnemite}}
| {{p|Magnemite}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{steel color light}};" | {{mcolor|Flash Cannon|{{steel color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Supersonic|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Julian
| [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6)|Underground Path (Rt. 5-6)]]
| {{MSP|082|Magneton}}
| {{p|Magneton}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Moe
| [[Vermilion City]]
| {{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}
| {{p|Farfetch'd}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Swords Dance|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fly|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Feint|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Barney
| [[Cerulean City]]
| {{MSP|084|Doduo}}
| {{p|Doduo}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Swords Dance|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Jump Kick|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Seymour
| {{rt|15|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|085|Dodrio}}
| {{p|Dodrio}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Aina
| [[Seafoam Islands]]
| {{MSP|086|Seel}}
| {{p|Seel}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Encore|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Lois
| [[Seafoam Islands]]
| {{MSP|087|Dewgong}}
| {{p|Dewgong}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Horn Drill|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rest|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Cory
| [[Celadon City]]
| {{MSP|088|Grimer}}
| {{p|Grimer}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Minimize|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|fire Punch|{{Fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Gordon
| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
| {{MSP|089|Muk}}
| {{p|Muk}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Haze|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rock Slide|{{rock color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Punch|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Shelly
| {{rt|19|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|090|Shellder}}
| {{p|Shellder}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shell Smash|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Ice Shard|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Rose
| {{rt|20|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|091|Cloyster}}
| {{p|Cloyster}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Barrier|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rest|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Arin
| [[Lavender Town]]
| {{MSP|092|Gastly}}
| {{p|Gastly}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Danny
| [[Lavender Town]]
| {{MSP|093|Haunter}}
| {{p|Haunter}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Ross
| [[Lavender Town]]
| {{MSP|094|Gengar}}
| {{p|Gengar}}
| Lv. 80
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hypnosis|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dream Eater|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunderbolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Jim
| [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7-8)|Underground Path (Rt. 7-8)]]
| {{MSP|095|Onix}}
| {{p|Onix}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Wrap|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Harden|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Anton
| [[Viridian City]]
| {{MSP|096|Drowzee}}
| {{p|Drowzee}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Wave|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Meditate|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Vlad
| [[Pokémon Tower]]
| {{MSP|097|Hypno}}
| {{p|Hypno}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hypnosis|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Nasty Plot|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Carl
| [[Vermilion City]]
| {{MSP|098|Krabby}}
| {{p|Krabby}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Superpower|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|X-Scissor|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Leopold
| [[Silph Co.]]
| {{MSP|099|Kingler}}
| {{p|Kingler}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Stomp|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Scald|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Guillotine|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Humphrey
| [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]]
| {{MSP|100|Voltorb}}
| {{p|Voltorb}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Swift|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Elton
| {{rt|17|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|101|Electrode}}
| {{p|Electrode}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Screech|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Summer
| {{rt|24|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}
| {{p|Exeggcute}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sludge Bomb|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Facade|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Cindy
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
| {{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}
| {{p|Exeggutor}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hypnosis|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{grass color light}};" | {{mcolor|Solar Beam|{{grass color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Richter
| {{rt|8|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|104|Cubone}}
| {{p|Cubone}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bonemerang|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Growl|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Julius
| [[Lavender Town]]
| {{MSP|105|Marowak}}
| {{p|Marowak}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Swords Dance|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Punch|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Black Belt}} Cheng
| [[Fighting Dojo]]
| {{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}
| {{p|Hitmonlee}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|High Jump Kick|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Feint|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Black Belt}} Wong
| [[Fighting Dojo]]
| {{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}
| {{p|Hitmonchan}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Punch|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Ice Punch|{{Ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Punch|{{Fire color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Youngster}} Cid
| {{rt|16|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|108|Lickitung}}
| {{p|Lickitung}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Disable|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Albert
| {{rt|17|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|109|Koffing}}
| {{p|Koffing}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Will-O-Wisp|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Donnie
| [[Team Rocket Hideout]]
| {{MSP|110|Weezing}}
| {{p|Weezing}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Flamethrower|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunderbolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Taunt|{{dark color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Farkas
| {{rt|17|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}
| {{p|Rhyhorn}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{Dragon color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{Dragon color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{Fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Eugine
| [[Team Rocket Hideout]]
| {{MSP|112|Rhydon}}
| {{p|Rhydon}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Earthquake|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Horn Drill|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Mizuki
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| {{MSP|113|Chansey}}
| {{p|Chansey}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Seismic Toss|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Soft-Boiled|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Light Screen|{{Psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{Psychic color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Harleen
| {{rt|15|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|114|Tangela}}
| {{p|Tangela}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bind|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Mac
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| {{MSP|115|Kangaskhan}}
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rage|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Beverly
| {{rt|19|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|116|Horsea}}
| {{p|Horsea}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Scald|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Lucy
| {{rt|12|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|117|Seadra}}
| {{p|Seadra}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Smokescreen|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Substitute|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Evette
| {{rt|12|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|118|Goldeen}}
| {{p|Goldeen}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Poison Jab|{{Poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Arianna
| {{rt|13|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|119|Seaking}}
| {{p|Seaking}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Skull Bash|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Scald|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Beauty}} Jo
| {{rt|19|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|120|Staryu}}
| {{p|Staryu}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Tri Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Swift|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Harrison
| {{rt|25|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|121|Starmie}}
| {{p|Starmie}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Minimize|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Psywave|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Rui
| [[Celadon Condominiums]]
| {{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}
| {{p|Mr. Mime}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Barrier|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dazzling Gleam|{{fairy color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Louie
| {{rt|15|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|123|Scyther}}
| {{p|Scyther}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Swords Dance|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Slash|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Roost|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Psychic}} Avery
| [[Cerulean City]]
| {{MSP|124|Jynx}}
| {{p|Jynx}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Lovely Kiss|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dream Eater|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Seismic Toss|{{fighting color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Levi
| {{rt|10|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|125|Electabuzz}}
| {{p|Electabuzz}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Punch|{{fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Jace
| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
| {{MSP|126|Magmar}}
| {{p|Magmar}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Confuse Ray|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Spin|{{Fire color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Ryouta
| {{rt|18|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|127|Pinsir}}
| {{p|Pinsir}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{rock color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rock Slide|{{rock color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|X-Scissor|{{bug color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Guillotine|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Jaxson
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| {{MSP|128|Tauros}}
| {{p|Tauros}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rage|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Youngster}} Easton
| {{rt|4|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|129|Magikarp}}
| {{p|Magikarp}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Tackle|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Splash|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Dominic
| [[Celadon City]]
| {{MSP|130|Gyarados}}
| {{p|Gyarados}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Earthquake|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunderbolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Hazel
| [[Pokémon Tower]]
| {{MSP|131|Lapras}}
| {{p|Lapras}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{grass color light}};" | {{mcolor|Solar Beam|{{grass color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunderbolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Confuse Ray|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} [[Aoi Yūki|Aoi]]
| {{rt|17|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|133|Eevee}}
| {{p|Eevee}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Lass}} Yue
| [[Celadon Department Store]]
| {{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}
| {{p|Vaporeon}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rest|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Alphonse
| [[Celadon Department Store]]
| {{MSP|135|Jolteon}}
| {{p|Jolteon}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Yawn|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Dax
| [[Celadon Department Store]]
| {{MSP|136|Flareon}}
| {{p|Flareon}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Flare Blitz|{{Fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Superpower|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fire Spin|{{Fire color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Scientist}} Jordan
| [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]]
| {{MSP|137|Porygon}}
| {{p|Porygon}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{steel color light}};" | {{mcolor|Iron Tail|{{steel color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Conversion|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunderbolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Colson
| [[Mt. Moon]]
| {{MSP|138|Omanyte}}
| {{p|Omanyte}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Scald|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Lionel
| [[Cinnabar Lab]]
| {{MSP|139|Omastar}}
| {{p|Omastar}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shell Smash|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Waterfall|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rock Slide|{{Rock color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Barnaby
| [[Mt. Moon]]
| {{MSP|140|Kabuto}}
| {{p|Kabuto}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ground color light}};" | {{mcolor|Sand Attack|{{ground color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Substitute|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{bug color light}};" | {{mcolor|Leech Life|{{bug color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Kenji
| [[Pewter City]]
| {{MSP|141|Kabutops}}
| {{p|Kabutops}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{grass color light}};" | {{mcolor|Mega Drain|{{grass color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{mcolor|Brick Break|{{fighting color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Feint|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Hiker}} Hisato
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
| {{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}
| {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Roost|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{flying color light}};" | {{mcolor|Fly|{{flying color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{steel color light}};" | {{mcolor|Iron Tail|{{steel color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Jay
| {{rt|16|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}
| {{p|Snorlax}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{normal color light}};" | {{mcolor|Facade|{{normal color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Rest|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Jirard
| {{rt|23|Kanto}}
| {{MSP|147|Dratini}}
| {{p|Dratini}}
| Lv. 65
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{unknown color light}}; color:#{{unknown color dark}};" | -
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Arjun
| [[Seafoam Islands]]
| {{MSP|148|Dragonair}}
| {{p|Dragonair}}
| Lv. 70
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | {{mcolor|Thunder Wave|{{electric color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Grayson
| [[Cerulean City]]
| {{MSP|149|Dragonite}}
| {{p|Dragonite}}
| Lv. 75
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" | {{mcolor|Aqua Jet|{{water color dark}}}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | {{mcolor|Reflect|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|}

===Other Trainers===
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{Tcg fire color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{Tcg fire color}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{Tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Location
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{Tcg fire color light}};" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{Tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | CP
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
| {{MSP|132|Ditto}}
| {{p|Ditto}}
| 4,000+
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| [[Seafoam Islands]]
| {{MSP|144|Articuno}}
| {{p|Articuno}}
| 7,500+
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}
| {{MSP|145|Zapdos}}
| {{p|Zapdos}}
| 7,500+
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{ka|Victory Road}}
| {{MSP|146|Moltres}}
| {{p|Moltres}}
| 7,500+
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
| {{MSP|150|Mewtwo}}
| {{p|Mewtwo}}
| 9,000+
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
| {{MSP|151|Mew}}
| {{p|Mew}}
| 8,000+
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
| {{MSP|808|Meltan}}
| {{p|Meltan}}
| 4,000+
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
! {{MSP|809|Melmetal}}
| {{p|Melmetal}}
| 8,000+
|}

==={{ga|Red}}===
{{Party/Single
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==Trivia==

* The {{p|Jigglypuff}} Master, {{tc|Lass}} Marge, takes the place of [[Pewter City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]] Jigglypuff NPC from the previous games. The Jigglypuff has been relocated to the {{rt|4|Kanto}} Pokémon Center.
* The {{p|Onix}} of the Onix Master, {{tc|Hiker}} Jim, knows {{m|Wrap}}, which Onix [[Game move errors|cannot legitimately learn]].
* The English names of the {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Golbat}} Master Trainers, West and Keaton, are references to {{wp|Adam West}} and {{wp|Michael Keaton}}, both of whom have played the role of {{wp|Batman}}.
* Jirard is named after YouTube celebrity The Completionist. The fact that he uses a Dratini references his Fire Red review.

==In other languages==
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''<Pokémon> Master''
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''Battle Master''
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|zh_yue=對戰大師 ''{{tt|Deuijin Daaihsī|Battle Master}}''
|zh_cmn=對戰大師 / 对战大师 ''{{tt|Duìzhàn Dàshī|Battle Master}}''
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|it=Esperto lotta ({{male}}) Esperta lotta ({{female}})
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''Grand Master''
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|zh_yue=全能大師 ''{{tt|Chyùhnnàhng Daaihsī|Grand Master}}''
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==See also==
* [[Pokémon Master]]

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==Edit Request==
Pokedex entry anime Mischivous - mischivous, plz! [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 14:09, 22 October 2009 (UTC)
:Another edit request- [[Misdreavus (Pokémon)#Name origin|under name origin]] it says "Its Japanese name, Muma, is probably a corruption of of"... can someone remove one of the "of"s? →''[[User:Tina|'''T'''inā]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]] 19:16, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

== On origin section... ==

It is likely that Misdreavus is based off an okubi[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Ckubi] rather than a nukebuki. Its necklace also looks remarkably like a Buddhist prayer beads [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_prayer_beads] which are sometimes colored bright red. [[User:Trainer Yusuf|Trainer Yusuf]] ([[User talk:Trainer Yusuf|talk]]) 22:08, 14 February 2016 (UTC)

==Trivia==

In generation II, Misdreavus can learn learn Dream Eater, but no moves that inflict sleep (except by event). Is this notable? [[User:LavaringX|LavaringX]] ([[User talk:LavaringX|talk]]) 03:33, 18 June 2018 (UTC)
:No, because the {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Lickitung}}, and several other Generation II evolution lines can also learn Dream Eater but not moves like Hypnosis or Sweet Kiss. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 03:44, 18 June 2018 (UTC)

== Pronunciation ==

I've heard it pronounced Ms. Drev-iss and Ms. Dree-viss [[User:FireLizard|FireLizard]] ([[User talk:FireLizard|talk]]) 20:02, 19 February 2019 (UTC)

Talk:Brock

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== Special images ==
Okay, for both Brock and the other Gym Leaders - are there any images out there of them in the Special manga we could use that ''aren't'' blatantly taken from Serebii? If for no other reason than they were made to look good on a dark gray background, not a white one? --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 12:44, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

== Harrison? ==

Now, of course, we know that Eric Stuart has confirmed that this is his name, but it still doesn't ''feel'' right to be up in the infobox and all. Maybe it's just me. I dunno. Pie? You're the Brock expert here. '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 09:32, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
:As I see it, it's only Harrison in the anime and we dont even know if PUSA recognise that. It should be mentioned but I don't think it should be in the title. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 10:38, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
::I really don't think we need it in the article. Maybe under Trivia, but definitely not in the infobox. Besides, are we sure Eric Stuart knew what he was talking about when he made that statement? --[[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] [[User talk:PAK Man|Talk]] 15:44, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
:::I don't like the fact that we mention his surname. It was never mentioned in the anime. Also why is this okay to mention what Eric Stuart says when it's not okay to say that [[Mayumi Iizuka]] (Misty's Japanese VA) said that Misty would return to the series? So we're allowed to go on what a voice actor said in this case but not for the other? In my opinion this is way worse. The Iizuka thing was put in Misty's trivia section however this is being displayed in the infobox. Note that Iizuka's comments were removed from Misty's trivia because they were not credible enough. Conclusion: We should not put on our pages what voice actors have said. However, things like that should be mentioned in the trivia section. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]][[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]] 03:40, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

== Age ==

Sooo...even though he was that age as of his debut, is he older, or still 15?
:We don't know. He probably is. But as Pie said, there's this eternal youth going on in the anime where the characters don't age. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]][[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]] 03:40, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

== The "At Pewter Gym" section ==

What is {{u|Shiny Noctowl}} thinking by saying "800px looks better"? That section's table is way too wide at 800px! Horizontial scrolling is practically necessary to see the whole table at 800px. There is no way 800px can be considered better than 600px--you basically need the best of monitors to support a resolution where 800px looks good!

How can I get the table to look good in a 600px setting? Please do not suggest leaving it at 800px, as having it at 800px is a bad thing. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 03:13, 18 November 2007 (UTC)

== Proposal of splitting the article ==

I've noticed here on the Bulbapedia, other major characters of the anime such as Ash, May and Dawn all have seperate articles from their video game counterparts, unlike Misty and Brock. I was thinking that in order to potentially improve consistancy of the articles, that we could split off seperate articles for Misty and Brock's anime incarnations like what is currently in place for Ash, May and Dawn. Thoughts? Like the idea? Hate the idea? Don't care either way? [[User:Sato|Sato]] 15:34, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
:Well, Brock and Misty do have ''huge'', and I mean '''huge''' articles. But splitting them off into anime/games, then where'd Special go? Would we split Special off of all of the Gym Leaders? Would it go with the game one, because, you know, May and Dawn also have their Special counterparts in Sapphire and Berlitz... That's the problem with the consistency; what exactly should we be consistent with? May's anime and game counterparts are distinct, as one's a player character/rival that can have a pretty variant amount of Pokémon, another's this contest-crazy girl with a Blaziken, and the third is doing the complete opposite of the anime one and challenging '''''Gyms'''''. I get where you're coming from, but the biggest problem is maintaining the consistency between all of the Gym Leaders, too. We'd have a ton more complaints than we already do about the parentheticals if we extended them to commonly-known characters like the Gym Leaders... especially if we were to do so to Wallace and Janine, who didn't even appear in the anime, for consistency.
:But I dunno. What's everyone else think, anyway? To me, Brock's Brock, Misty's Misty, in every iteration, unlike May, Ash, and Dawn. Red's silent as night, Ash won't stop screaming at a Mankey for his {{AP|hat}}. Sure, they know different people, but hey, if Brock and Misty get divided among their ''similar'' counterparts, jeez, Koga's certainly going to need to be divided among his crazy ninja, evil Team Rocket member, and trap-setting Poison guy selves. And Lance... hoo, that guy's different in each iteration. '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 16:05, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
:: Why not just split 'em because of size, not because of incarnation? Split the ones that are big enough to require it and leave alone the rest. No need to split all the gym leaders if not all of them need splitting.
::As for where the mangas would go... whichever ends smaller out of Brock (anime) and Brock (games), I suppose. [[User:Cassius335|Cassius335]] 16:45, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

::::No, please, God, no! Characters like Ash, May and Dawn have separate articles because they are considered as different characters from their game counterparts (this applies to all playable characters). Characters such as Brock and Misty are just adaptations of the same characters in different canons. Everyone who thinks that Red and Ash, Blue and Gary etc. are all the same character is a N00B! Read the [[Inter-media counterparts]] article for further explanation. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 16:51, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
:::::Bingo. Plus, don't forget, the ''manga'' adaptations of Brock and Misty are just as different from the game versions and the anime versions as the game and anime versions are from each other... If there'd be any splitting, then we'd be splitting into three... for each and every one of the Gym Leaders. '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 20:58, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

::::::Well, I wouldn't really consider splitting articles to be a problem with the other Gym Leaders, since the majority of them are only around for anywhere between 1-5 episodes of the anime usually, making them only slightly more notable than characters of the day, while Misty and Brock both have well over 200 episodes under their belt. As for manga incarnations, Pokemon Special information should remain with the game version's article and Electric Tale of Pikachu information should go with the anime version's article, since those are the original canons that the manga are based upon. The only reason I suggested it is because Misty and Brock are both highly important characters in the anime, who could easily have a whole article based on their anime version alone. [[User:Sato|Sato]] 02:24, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

:::::::And you also suggested that you know nothing about Pokémon canon. The only thing that annoys me in big articles is Trivia Sections made of stupid trivia bits. I think it's the ONLY thing which should be changed in articles. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:28, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

::::::::And... How exactly did I suggest that I know nothing about Pokémon canon? Sure, Misty and Brock's anime incarnations are adaptations of their game personas. However, despite being considered a different character, Ash is still an adaptation of the character Red. How does acknowledging the fact that Pokémon has many seperate unrelated canons insinuate that ''I don't know anything about Pokémon canon?'' I ignored your last comment about being a "N00B", simply because it was irrelevant. However I only made a mere ''suggestion'', I didn't say ''"We should split off new articles"'' I said ''"Should we split off new articles?"''. You're entitled to your opinion that the articles shouldn't be split, however directly insulting people calling them "N00B"s and saying they "know nothing" is extremely rude and childish. I'm here at Bulbapedia as I see it as a good source of information worth working on and improving, NOT to be insulted. I'm not going out of my way to insult you, so don't you insult me. Thank you very much. [[User:Sato|Sato]] 01:27, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

You know, Maxim, you are getting dangerously close to trolling here. Would you ''please'' chill out so the rest of us can have an intellegent conversation?

Anyway, I personally don't care if anime Misty/Brock and game Misty/Brock are the same character or not. Split 'em already and lets see what it looks like. It can always be reverted if it isn't working, right? [[User:Cassius335|Cassius335]] 09:59, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

They are fine NOT SPLIT!!!! We don't need to split them, It's is fine as one big article. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Mission Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Games|2]]''' 11:49, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Big articles are good in a sense but it is better to split them. Because Brock in the anime and Brock in the games have a lot of different information which I don't think is good in just one article. And its also much easier for anyone visiting Bulbapedia.

If May can get two different articles why not Brock? [[User:Jmath|Jmath]][[User talk:Jmath|Talk]] 13:24, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

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:That is pretty much the main reason to split the article. Misty's article isn't at this stage yet. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 13:52, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

::But that's only because of those freakin' templates and images. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:12, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

:::The images and templates are needed for the article. [[User:Jmath|Jmath]][[User talk:Jmath|Talk]][ 15:32, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

::::Thing is... we'd have to change them 04824143194104712 links to Brock, if we did split it.. but then again, editing this page out of the 'edit this page' tab instead of some sections at a time... whoa, that'd be one HUGE code. But it seems just good as one article, but at the same time I think we should spilt it. (Speaking of Brock, I have Art <s>Brock</s>... :c) [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 16:22, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Should the issue be put to a vote, similar to the [[James's Cacnea]] issue?--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 19:07, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

:I'm not sure that's a good idea. Remember how {{u|Shiny Noctowl}} kept trying to skew the James's Cacnea poll in [[Gardenia]]'s favor? How are we to know similar stunts wouldn't happen in this case? --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 19:09, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
::Because Shiny Noctowl is blocked for the next week. ;)
::Seriously, coming to a consensus on the talk pages is preferable to creating lots of polls. And the fact that this particular article is too long means that a split is simply necessary so the only question is ''how'' to do it. Sure, there are a lot of links to this page but a bot can help cut down a lot of the work. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 20:23, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
:::Ah, that's right. Bots. In that case... I say spilt the article.. [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 20:28, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Please don't split it! There's no need to! If we split this one, does that mean will have to split EVERY SINGLE Pokémon's, move's and character's in the anime section, too??? --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Mission Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Games|2]]''' 21:26, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
:Of course not. This article is being split because it is too long. Using this to set that kind of precedent would be completely stupid. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 22:01, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
::Indeed, and also, every single Pokémon, move and character aren't notable enough in the anime to have their own articles anyway. The main reason I suggested it for Misty and Brock is because they are highly notable in the anime, with Misty being a main character for ''over 200 episodes'' and Brock being a main character for ''over 400 episodes''. A lot of Pokémon, characters and moves (Eg. [[Lt. Surge]] and {{p|Porygon}}) only appeared in one episode, making their anime anime apperances nowhere near notable enough to have their own seperate articles. [[User:Sato|Sato]] 10:53, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

:Then split it shall be. But...I don't have the power for that. I didn't even realise there was san argument about this. My Reasons:
# Yes, Brock (the article) is too large.
# The rest are more or less like the other's reasons.
# Lastly, it's Payback to Ryguy for calling me Opitmus and not doing anything about it...
 Haha, yes...'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|{{tt|Optimatum♏|Optimus35}}]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]Hi''' 11:06, 2 December 2007 (UTC) So which bot?
::Isn't there some sort of thing that explains just what the warning means by "some browsers"? I've never had a problem editing a page, even when it's approaching 60, even. Sure, I use the most updated version of Firefox... far as I know, all it'd mean is portable ones. The Wii's, the DS's, a mobile one... well, how many people browse wikis on those with the intention of editing them...? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]][[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 20:44, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

I personally don't think the article should be split. The Brock in the anime is the same Brock who is in the video games. The same goes for Misty. The articles are great the way they are, they don't need to be split! [[User:Taromon777|Taromon777]] 10:47, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
:Taromon777..... you are way off schedule.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 10:49, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

I think the trivia section is too long. How can we make it a bit shorter? [[User:Seritinajii|Seritinajii]]
:By integrating the information into the text, though the nature of trivia doesn't make that a preferable move for most of it. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 01:32, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
::Some of it can be - the part about how he can identify people posing as women could be added in his character description as a skill and the part about his bedroom doesn't really seem like trivia. There's also quite a lot about the types of Pokémon he owns - maybe it can be limited to saying he owns an equal amount of rock, poison, steel, and water pokémon with a short description afterwards. It should also probably be stated that he has more ground type Pokémon than any other type. --☆[[User:Woodland Mudkip|Woodland:M]] ☆ 23:14, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

== umm... Guys... ==

Ok, I have to point out something about this article.

I mean, not that I want these tidbits erased, but when I edited the Anime section of the [[Misty]] article to include the Cast change controversy, They edited my post just because I referenced what I thought the Misty fanbase. One person, PDL even thought initially that it was a violation of the neutral viewpoint of this wiki. I mean, I tried to add in a perspective as to why the Misty fans would want her back, but you guys said it was a violation of Neutrality, despite the mere fact that in my original draft I ALSO mentioned some reasons as to why some fans wanted Misty to be permanently removed.

Now what does this have to do with the [[Brock]] article? Simple, it's because this article also seems guilty of this as well and yet no one seemed bothered with it (as I said, I personally don't want it to be deleted, but it is a disturbing point to be brought up.). I mean, from the character bio for Brock:

"His role has always been purely one as support for other main characters, [B]but some fans find this disappointing and want him to take a more active role in the series to make his character more interesting.[/B]"

and, though maybe to a lesser extent, take a look at the History section:

"Brock is among the longest-lived main characters in the anime, only being absent from the Orange Islands season and thus ranked under only the permanent characters of Ash, Pikachu, Jessie, James, and Meowth. [B]Because of this, some fans believe he is too worn-out as a character and should be removed from the cast. Others believe he has established himself as a permanent character of the main cast, and do not see him being removed from the cast any time in the near future.[/B]"

See what I mean? I mean, the history part is debatable since it at least offers two perspectives, but the former, there's definitely no excuse for this. I mean, it only offers one perspective. I mean, I couldn't add in a mention to the cast change controversy in regards to Misty without it being edited for supposed "Bias" and "Violation of Neutrality", and yet, People, even people like PDL, aren't doing a thing in regards to this despite the fact that This ALSO deals with a violation of Neutrality (probably even MORESO than the edit I made)? I mean, I think it's hypocritical to do it to Misty's article, and yet not do it to Brock's article.

Anyway's, That's all for now.

~~Weedle_McHairybug~~

P.S. PDL, I did this, as promised on the talk page of Misty's article.

: You just love taking up space, don't you? Shut up about the Misty thing, that argument is OVER and there's no need to bring it up again.
:As to this page, the second example looks fine to me. As to the first... let me do a trim. [[User:Cassius335|Cassius335]]

== Tauros ==

I, personally, think it should go under "Returned" because he ''did'' catch it and he ''did'' RETURN it to Ash! [[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']] 17:32, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
:How about GAVE AWAY? Or maybe just TEMPORARY. The thing is, he never actually had it for any amount of time, so it's difficult to place. [[User:Tesh|'''TESHIGIGAS''']] 17:37, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
::Well hr didn't really own it. All he did was catch it with Ash's PokéBall. I think it's fine how it is. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 22:56, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

==15?==

Were was it ever stated he was in-fact 15? -[[User:HoennMaster|--HoennMaster]] 05:39, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
:Extra material released in Japan outside the actual show. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 12:31, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

==Befriended==
I was looking at Brock's page and saw that the Ninetales in [[EP232|Just Waiting On A Friend ]] is considered to be befriended by Brock and useing that logic, I think it might be worth adding the young Stantler form [[EP125|"The Little Big Horn"]], the Sharpedo he nursed back to health in [[AG019|"Sharpedo Attack!"]], and the Nuzleaf that got separated from it's coloney in [[DP014|"Leave It To Brocko!"]] --[[User:Riot464]] 2:08, 28 June 2008 (UTC)
:Truthfully, I don't think Ninetales is that notable let alone those Pokémon. And Nuzleaf? The Nuzleaf seemed more friendlier with Brock's Sudowoodo than Brock himself. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 06:51, 28 June 2008 (UTC)
:: "Befriended" sections do seem to be the bastard step-child's around here. [[User:Cassius335|- Cassius335]] 10:56, 28 June 2008 (UTC)
:::Brock is a Pokémon breeder. It's his ''job'' to bond with various Pokémon. That doesn't mean he owns them in any way. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 12:30, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

== Little Big Horn Stantler ==

Should we include it?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 15:55, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
:Were not allowed to include befriened Pokémon, EXCEPT for [[Max]]. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 22:37, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

== Japanese motto? ==

So why is it that the one Kanto Gym Leader that has been identified as having a Featured Article is the only one who doesn't have his Japanese motto present in the trivia section? Every other Kanto Gym Leader has it there, at the top of the list. I would think that this would be the FIRST Gym Leader to have their Japanese motto present, not the LAST. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 04:24, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== Stadium/2 pictures ==

Any way we could get a cleaner shot? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:11, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

:I'll try. I know the pictures aren't the best quality, but I thought it would be nice rather than using their FR/LG sprites. I'll see if I can get a better shot. If not, there's always PhotoShop. [[User:Okoa|Okoa]] 06:42, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
::[http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii89/iimarckus/bulba/stadium/1_brock.png Cleaner version] (unsure how to upload). More leaders in progress. It requires playing all the way through Stadium though, so don’t expect them right away… [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 07:47, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
::I uploaded it, thanks. Just click "Upload File" on the toolbox on the left. ;) [[User:Okoa|Okoa]] 03:24, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

== Rhyhorn ==

Apparently, according to Pokebeach, Brock will trade a Rhyhorn with Thunder Fang in exchange for a Sudowoodo.

''Brock gives you a Rhyhorn that knows Thunder Fang if you trade him a Bonsly. Brock: "Hey, (Trainer)! Have you ever seen a Pokemon called Bonsly? It appears you have to hatch it from an egg, so it isn’t seen very often. If you have a Sudowoodo, will you trade it for my Rhyhorn? Yeah! Let’s trade! Thank you! I really wanted a Bonsly! About the Rhyhorn I gave you. I raised it from an egg, and it knows Thunder Fang. It can even defeat Water-type Pokemon. Take good care of it!"'' [[User:Master Lucario|Master Lucario]]

== trivia? ==

his parents are rock- and water-type trainers and half his rematch team is part water. Also, while he does live in an area close to a fossil museum, he never expresses much interest in them. Yet 4 of his 6 pokémon are considered ancient (relicanth being the only non-fossil) [[User:Kanjo|Kanjo]] 18:22, 15 September 2009 (UTC)

:Right. Except for two things: his parents are in the anime, not the games. Same with where he lives and his team in the games. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 20:40, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
I got another one: Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver is the first game Brock has a Pokémon that hasn't a double weakness against Grass-type. This one is [[Rampardos]]. He only uses Rampardos in rematch though. [[User:Bigtukker|Bigtukker]] 20:05, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

:I don't see a big problem with noting oddities between anime and game. They aren't the same, fine, who said they were? "Brock's anime counterpart, blah blah blah, while in the games, blah blah blah". What's the problem with that? [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] 20:22, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

::We try not to do that, because the games and anime aren't normally in the same canon. Really the only one that is close to the anime is Yellow. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 20:27, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

:::We make reference to Koga joining the Elite Four on Ash's page when talking about the anime. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] 20:42, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

::::Hmmm.... removed. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 20:48, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

Well...nevermind then I guess... [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] 20:50, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

== Togepi's egg ==

*revelation* Wouldn't that count as one of Brock's temporary pogeys? He was in charge of its care up until it hatched. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 13:36, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
:Theoretically speaking, yes. Speaking of which... I have a decent pic... I think. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 04:26, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

== Brock is a Badger? ==

Hi, reading the trivia section. I came across the reference that Brock's name is the same as the term for a male badger. While this is undoubtedly true, what connection does this have to Brock? In my mind this is more likely to just be a slightly bizarre coincidence, given the name's clear derivation from "rock". But I thought I should discuss this before removing it. Any ideas?--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 02:51, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
:Definitely remove. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 03:59, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
::done. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:23, 7 March 2010 (UTC)

== Disambiguation! ==

Hey guys, shouldn't there be a ''Disambiguation'' page for Brock (game) and Brock (anime). I am saying that when a user searches ''Brock'' (if he is looking for brock (anime) then there is no Disambiguation page guiding that user to choose Brock (anime) or game, Brock's game article just pop up automatically. So, shouldn't it be disambiguated? ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:37, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
:Brock (anime) is considered to be a branch off of this page, not a completely different page. Notice how there is the "main article" thing in this page's anime section. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 11:42, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, I get it. Thanks Nate. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:49, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
::One more thing, as you know that Brock befriended with Mespirit and they were so close just like Azelf|Ash & Dawn|Uxie. So, I think we should add it in Brock (anime) article in the Befriended Pokémon section because it was not an ordinary friendship, it was like a soul mate thingy. What do you think? ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:49, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
:Ask kenji. That's what I think. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 11:55, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
::Ok. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:59, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

== Brock's sprites. ==

Should it be mentioned in the trivia section that Brock's yellow sprite shows him wearing clothes more akin to his Kanto and Johto counterpart, whereas FireRed and LeafGreen show him wearing the Hoenn clothing? [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 21:20, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
:His Advanced Generation and FRLG outfits aren't the same, they've just got the same color scheme.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 00:39, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
::Yea I didn't mean it that way, I meant that they were similar, since FRLG did what Yellow did too is all I'm saying. It seems like it should be put in the trivia to me. [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 00:58, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
:::oh never mind, I think I misconstrued what you were saying. [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 01:01, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

== Anime Page ==

For the Anime pages we have on gym leaders, specifically, Brock, Misty, Iris and Cilan, I've seen that there are no disambiguation pages or even notices. Since we have such pages for other game characters who are major characters in the Anime (May and Dawn for example) shouldn't we have them for the gym leaders as well? --[[User:Ggb81|Ggb81]] 00:36, 8 December 2011 (UTC)

== Unnecessary Trivia ==

"In Yellow Version, he speaks directly to the player about his training to become a Pokémon Breeder after he is defeated, despite breeding not being present in the game. This is a reference to the goals of his anime counterpart."
I noticed this in the trivia section, but it's mentioned pretty much word for word earlier in the article. Does that make it unnecessary to the trivia section? I was going to go ahead and remove it, but I'm new here and I wanted to make sure that I was right in thinking this. I noticed this same issue or similar issue on a couple of other Gym Leader articles as well. [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal Talian]] 05:24, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
:Yes, it's already stated early in the article, so it's unnecessary for the article to repeat it, feel free to remove it. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 05:38, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
::Great, done. Also, I noticed the bullet right below that, about the HG/SS trade also being an anime reference could be easily integrated into the main article. Should this be done? Or should it be left as trivia? Are we trying to reduce trivia sections where possible? [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal Talian]] 05:48, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
:::Leave this one as trivia, as we can't be sure about whether it could be related to his anime counterpart or not. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 06:05, 18 December 2011 (UTC)

== Pokemon Black and White 2 ==

This article needs to be updated with his team from the pokemon world tournament in Black and White, just not sure how it would be done and formatted exactly. Any ideas? [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] ([[User talk:Dragonace|talk]]) 15:20, 13 July 2012 (UTC)
:I'm sure it will be added once someone has had a chance to battle with him and can confirm what his team his just like the other gym leaders. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 15:22, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

== It Itches ==

When brock throws out his last pokemon in hesrtgold/soulsilver he says

"Ha ha ha ha! It itches! It itches!"

WHY!? Why does he say that!?

[[User:Pokemon nomekop|Pokemon nomekop]] ([[User talk:Pokemon nomekop|talk]]) 01:36, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

== Anime art? ==
The last picture in the images section at the bottom is labeled as being "for the Advance Generation (anime) series." Shouldn't it go on the [[Brock (anime)]] page, then, and not this one...? --[[User:FnrrfYgmSchnish|FnrrfYgmSchnish]] ([[User talk:FnrrfYgmSchnish|talk]]) 02:34, 18 July 2013 (UTC)

== Gym trainers? Martial artist? ==

In Origins, are the two people with Brock gym trainers? They don't battle Red, but they're shown to be on good terms with Brock. I know that gym trainers aren't much of a popular topic, but, I'm just asking. Also, in Zensho, Brock is seen wearing pants with a belt, but no shirt. Is it possible that Brock is a martial artist, or is this something separate? [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 18:32, 9 December 2014 (UTC)

== Adding picture to TFG section ==

OK, this doesn't really apply just to Brock, it applies to all the Kanto Gym Leaders featured in the TFG, but I might as well start here. Should we include pictures? We include pictures in the TCG section, and as it is the TFG section has a very "scroll past and you'll miss it" quality. [[User:Brock Kent|Brock Kent]] ([[User talk:Brock Kent|talk]]) 21:10, 9 June 2016 (UTC)

== Eyes ==

Why are his eyes always closed? [[User:FireLizard|FireLizard]] ([[User talk:FireLizard|talk]]) 03:57, 4 November 2018 (UTC)

Pikachu (Pokémon)

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'''Pikachu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[friendship]] and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. However, the [[Red's Pikachu (game)|starter Pikachu]] in {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.

In [[Alola]], Pikachu will evolve into [[Regional variant|Alolan]] Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and a major representative of [[Nintendo]]'s collective mascots.

It is also the [[game mascot]] and [[starter Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}} and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!]]. It has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

Pikachu is also the starter Pokémon in [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] and [[Pokémon Rumble World]].

==Biology==
Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, brown eyes, and the two red circles on its cheeks contain pouches for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is patch of brown fur at the base. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs.

[[EP039|The anime]] has shown that wild Pikachu live in groups in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forested areas}}. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as other {{t|Electric}} Pokémon species. It raises its tail to check its surroundings, and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu is found foraging for [[Berry|berries]] it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|It has been observed]] eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment.

Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It is able to release electric discharges of varying intensity. Pikachu has [[EP030|been known]] to build up energy in its glands, and will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharging fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu can also electrify itself to use its [[signature move]] {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

Pikachu has two [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu|alternate forms]]: one, the [[Cosplay Pikachu]], appeared in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. It is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five [[Contest conditions]]. The other form is {{DL|Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu in a cap}}, which debuted as an event-exclusive Pokémon in [[Generation VII]]. It is always male and has seven variants, each wearing one of {{Ash}}'s [[Ash's hat|hats]] from the anime. In addition to these two forms, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media.

Pikachu is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the exclusive [[Z-Move]]s {{m|Catastropika}} and {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Ash Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|right|Pikachu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Pikachu]]=====
[[Ash Ketchum]] has a Pikachu that he [[Starter Pokémon|obtained]] from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of the Pokémon anime. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series and has appeared in every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie since. Ash's Pikachu [[Walking Pokémon|remains outside]] of his [[Poké Ball]].

=====[[Pikachutwo]]=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} cloned Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be distinguished from Ash's due to the spikes in the black marks found on the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process.

=====[[Puka]]=====
Another Pikachu nicknamed [[Puka]] was owned by a man named {{OBP|Victor|EP067}} on [[Seafoam Islands|Seafoam Island]] in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

=====[[Sparky]]=====
[[Ritchie]] also has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head, and, unlike Ash's Pikachu, has no problem with living inside a Poké Ball.

=====[[Ashachu]]=====
Ash gets turned into a Pikachu in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' by a Pokémon magician named {{OBP|Lily|EP241}}. He reverts to his human form at the beginning of [[EP242|the next episode]].

=====[[Cosplay Pikachu]]=====
All of the Cosplay Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', under the ownership of [[Frank]]. They reappeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', where they were all summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu.

=====[[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]=====
The [[Ash Ketchum (M20)|Ash Ketchum]] of the alternate continuity introduced in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' has a Pikachu of his own. Like the Pikachu of the main series, this Pikachu was his first Pokémon and his main partner, remaining outside of his Poké Ball.

=====Other=====
[[File:Ayumi Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|A female Pikachu in the anime]]
[[James]] used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', but it was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Graveler}}. James, after interfering with a battle {{Ash}} was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for that Pikachu to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

A Pikachu had a part in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. He was kidnapped by a {{p|Skarmory}} and [[Team Go-Getters]] set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

Pikachu's female form debuted in [[SS027]], under the ownership of [[Ayumi]]. She was trained on how to properly use {{m|Thunderbolt}} through the help of {{an|Cilan}} and {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}.

A [[Mirror World]] Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mirror Ash]]. Unlike his regular world counterpart, Mirror Pikachu is a mischievous roughneck.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', under the ownership of [[Frank]]. They would all participate in his filmmaking endeavors.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. They were all summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu, though the prank failed. They were then returned to their original locations with the help of Ash's Pikachu, who coordinated them into Hoopa's portals.

A Pikachu nicknamed Spike appeared in ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Jimmy|XY115}}. Spike was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu, but as Ash was ill, {{an|Serena}} took his place. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, but Spike was promptly saved.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in [[SM090]].

Multiple Pikachu will appear in [[SM091]] as residents of [[Pikachu Valley]]. They include one nicknamed Kurin-chan and another that is {{Shiny}}.

====Minor appearances====
[[File:PokéTV extra scene XY117.png|thumb|220px|left|A {{Shiny}} Pikachu in the anime]]
[[File:Cosplay Pikachu anime.png|thumb|250px|A set of costumed [[Cosplay Pikachu]] in the anime]]
Numerous other Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', under the ownership of [[Nurse Joy]]. They helped Ash's Pikachu defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} to send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''.

Wild Pikachu were prominent in ''Pikachu's Goodbye'', where Ash considered [[Released Pokémon|releasing]] his own Pikachu so he could be with his own kind.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', under the ownership of [[Luana]]'s son, [[Travis]]. Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.

In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', a Pikachu appeared in two of [[Elijah]]'s movies. {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters}} was featured in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger. In a different movie that Ash and {{ashfr}} were watching at the time the episode was taking place, another Pikachu helped {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} on their mission to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from the evil {{p|Exploud}}.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as a {{m|Transform|transformation}} of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}.

A Pikachu nicknamed Sugar appeared in ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!]]'', under the ownership of [[Abigail]], one of the owners of a restaurant. When it went missing prior to the events of the episode, Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returned, but it had evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', under the ownership of an [[Aura|Aura Guardian]].

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', under the ownership of [[Volkner]]. In the present day, it is a Raichu.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', evolving into a {{p|Raichu}} using a [[Thunder Stone]].

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Uschi]].

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]''.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in [[SM090]], where it joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Pikachu|Dawn's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW001|Pikachu|Trip's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW093|Pikachu|Cameron's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM003|Pikachu|Rotom Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} type. It raises its tail to sense its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Sun & Moon''|Alola}}

===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Pikachu PO.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
===={{ga|Red's Pikachu}}====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pikachu in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.

===In Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Red Pikachu PG.png|thumb|220px|left|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
===={{ga|Red's Pikachu}}====
{{ga|Red}} caught a Pikachu in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]''. He then proceeded to travel though multiple [[region]]s with it, facing many strong opponents along the way.
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]] which is based on {{Ash}}'s adventures in [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|left|Pikachu in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
Ash's Pikachu is a main character in the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]].

In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

[[Sparky]], [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu, appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu as well, however, it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
A story called ''[[PW38|Akari and Pikachu's Birthday]]'' is featured in the [[How I Became a Pokémon Card volume 6|final volume]] of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga===
{{main|Pikachu (MPJ)}}
Pikachu is a main character in the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga series. He is the first Pokémon befriended by [[Hazel]], appearing for the first time in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

[[Ash's Pikachu]] also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Pika.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Cosplay Pikachu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A group of Cosplay Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
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{{main|Chuchu}}
{{main|Cosplay Pikachu}}
Pikachu debuted in its own round in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Here, a [[Pika]]chu was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but end up getting shocked by him. {{adv|Red}} arrives and captures him, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting his owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had. He also served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the [[Elite Four]] during the {{chap|Yellow}} before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that he can {{m|Surf}}.

A Pikachu appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} explains about {{p|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

In ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]'' a Pikachu appeared with its trainer at Indigo Plateau, it noticeably has a flower by its ear.

A Pikachu is seen in ''[[PS058|The Kindest Tentacruel]]'' where it was one of the Pokémon that Yellow was fantasizing about that was able to evolve via [[Evolutionary stones|stone]].

Another Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'' as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explains to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy of [[Professor Elm]]'s explanation of Pokémon eggs in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]''. Another Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'' where it appeared in a fantasy of Silver when he explains about the vital points of Pokémon.

In ''[[PS111|Tyranitar War]]'', {{adv|Yellow}} is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu of her own nicknamed "[[Chuchu]]," that she had found injured in [[Viridian Forest]] and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to [[Mt. Silver]], Pika joined Yellow and Chuchu on their adventure to Johto.

Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even [[Jasmine]] noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. Later on, after Yellow and Wilton were brought to the Day Care after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an Egg shortly after they were "put together." The Egg eventually hatches into {{adv|Gold}}'s [[Pibu]].

Wild Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]''. Multiple Pikachu were also among the {{type|electric}} Pokémon that charges the [[Prism Tower]] during a blackout in ''[[PAXY10|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]''.

Five Pikachu appeared in ''[[PAORAS03|Omega Alpha Adventure 3]]'', being [[Cosplay Pikachu]] they each wear the five costumes available; being Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph. D. and Pikachu Libre. Lisia reveals to [[Chaz (game)|Chaz]] that Ruby created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for Contests. Noticeably there are several males, and at least Pikachu Pop Star has the black marking on the tip of her tail.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
A Pikachu makes a cameo in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} has a Pikachu on the cover.

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
{{main|Shu's Pikachu}}
In the [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]] manga, [[Shu]]'s first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
{{main|Gold's Pikachu}}
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], [[Eusine]] was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being {{GnB|Gold}}'s.

[[File:Red Pikachu PM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]

===In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga===
A Pikachu appeared in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].

===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
{{ga|Red's Pikachu}} appeared at the end of [[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}}
Pikachu is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga series and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} captured on his own, but the first he kept.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and is considered the smarter of the two.

Pikachu evolved into {{p|Raichu}} in ''[[PM023|Clefairy finally evolves?!]]'', but he has since [[devolve]]d back to the Pikachu stage.

{{OBP|Yellow|Pocket Monsters}} has a Pikachu of his own.

===In Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was the main character in the short-lived [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} has a Pikachu as one of the members of his team in [[Pokémon Zensho]]. It later evolves into a {{p|Raichu}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|The Electric Tale of Pikachu|[[ET01]]|An electric mouse Pokémon. Habitat: Forests and woodlands Diet: Mainly fruit Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek. Beware of electrocution!}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS004]]|When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.}}
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==In the TCG==
[[File:PikachuBaseSet58.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu in the TCG]]
[[File:GBML Bronze Pikachu Coin.png|thumb|100px|left|Pikachu TCG Coin]]
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Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as {{OBP|No.1 Trainer|Tournament promo}}.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched [[Ken Sugimori]]'s artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using {{m|ThunderShock}}. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG {{TCG|coin}}s, with one being included with the English and European languages-only {{tcg|Base Set 2}}. This coin was also featured in the {{g|Play It!}} PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the [[Game Boy]] game {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in {{g|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}, where it is given by [[Club Master Isaac]] to winners of the [[Lightning Club]].

==In the TFG==
Two Pikachu figures have been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Pikachu|18}}
* {{TFG|Black Star Promo}}: {{TFG ID|Black Star Promo|Pikachu|8}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pokkén Pikachu|1=Pokkén Pikachu Libre}}.png|thumb|220px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pikachu in Pokkén Tournament|1=Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament}}]]
Pikachu is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. Its moveset includes electrical attacks it uses in the main games, like {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, and {{m|Thunder}}. In Burst form, it can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of its attacks and victory poses are directly taken from {{wp|Heihachi Mishima|Heihachi}} and {{wp|Kazuya Mishima}}'s movesets from the ''{{wp|Tekken}}'' series.

''Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.''<ref>[http://www.pokkentournament.com/en-ca/characters/ Pokkén Tournament's official site]</ref>

[[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]] was first announced alongside the [[Wii U]] port of the game. She was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.

''Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.''

===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
{{main|Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)}}
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==={{ga|Detective Pikachu}}===
Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is [[Talking Pokemon|capable of speaking the human language]], but only the player character [[Tim Goodman]] is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from the anime, he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, they encounter a regular Pikachu.

==Game data==
===As the player===
{{main|Pikachu (PokéPark)}}
Pikachu appears as the [[player character]] in both [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and its sequel, [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, and {{OBP|Piplup|PokéPark}} and ends up in the {{ga|PokéPark}}. There he goes on an quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever expanding [[Wish Park]]. At the new PokéPark he meets {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.

===NPC appearances===
* {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside {{p|Voltorb}}. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to {{ga|Red}}) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by [[Professor Oak]]. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
* {{g|Pinball}}: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
* {{g|Channel}}: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.}}
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====Cap Pikachu====
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. Since the cap’s not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
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====In side games====
[[File:PPW Pikachu.png|thumb|150px|right|{{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].]]
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Violight]], [[Pokémon Conquest#Passwords|Password Outbreak]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Nintendo 64 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|September 21 to October 31, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo 64 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|September 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Surfing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro Flying Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|October 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Flying Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|July 19 to August 23, 1998|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Nintendo Power Pikachu|English|United States|?|October to November 1, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Power Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 30 to September 1, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|December 5 to 25, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 19 to April 3, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|GW Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 25 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#GW Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Sapporo Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|July 1 to August 21, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Sapporo Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Pikachu|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 21 to April 9, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Pikachu|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 10 to 12, 2007|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|McDonald's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|May 30 to June 19, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#McDonald's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|October 10 to November 3, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|English|United States|20|November 14 to 27, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|2008 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Sleeping Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|February 7 to March 15, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Sleeping Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Character Fair Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|30|July 24 to 26, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|October 3 to 4, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ario Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|November 21 to 23, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ario Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|2009 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2009 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|7-Eleven Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|August 20 to September 5, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#7-Eleven Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|German|Germany|20|July 31 to August 27, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|South Korea Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|July 18 to September 30, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Singing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|July 30 to September 4, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Singing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|March 1 to May 6, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pikachu Festival Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|March 23 to April 8, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu Festival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|English|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Japanese|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|English|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|French|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|German|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Italian|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Spanish|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer Carnival Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|100|July 14 to August 29, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|French|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|German|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Italian|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Japanese|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Korean|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Spanish|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|May 29 to June 4, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Strongest Class Pikachu|Japanese|Hong Kong Taiwan|100|July 26 to August 20, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Class Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|10|October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Atsuto Uchida Pikachu|All|Japan|22|June 15, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Atsuto Uchida Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Landmark Tower Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Landmark Tower Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Cosmo World Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Cosmo World Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Captain Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Captain Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai ♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Pacifico Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 16 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pacifico Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Pikachu|All|Japan|36[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|December 11, 2014; December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|All|Japan|10|January 9 to March 15, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Yokohama Pikachu|All|Japan|10[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 8 to 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Satay King Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|August 9 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Satay King Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Satay King Pikachu|Taiwanese region|Online|10|August 9 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Satay King Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|American region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|PAL region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Korean region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Taiwanese region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Beginner Trainer Pikachu|All|South Korea|10[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 9 to 11, 2015; October 17 to 18, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Beginner Trainer Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Tohoku Pikachu|All|Japan|99|December 20, 2015 January 2 to 11, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Online Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|February 16 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Online Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 11 to April 21, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 27 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|American region|Online|10|May 27 to August 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Pikachu|All|Japan|36[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 1 to 30, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu|Korean region|Online|10|July 2 to September 30, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|10|November 18, 2016 to ???|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pikachu 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 11 to April 20, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017 September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 15, 2017 August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Parade Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017 October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|2018 Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 5 to April 26, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#2018 Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|All|Japan|5|March 14 to April 22, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Pokémon World Festival Pikachu|All|South Korea|10|April 27 to May 7, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pokémon World Festival Pikachu}}
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=====In-game events=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Colosseum Pikachu|Japanese|hide|10|November 21, 2003 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Colosseum Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Japanese|hide|10|December 14, 2006 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Pokémon Battle Revolution Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|English|hide|10|June 25, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|French|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|German|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Italian|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Spanish|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|hide|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Japanese|PGL|10|September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|English|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|French|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|German|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Italian|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Spanish|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Electric
|rb1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|rb1type=None|rb1rar=100|rb1image=no
|ye1=Light Ball|ye1type=None|ye1rar={{tt|100|Starter Pikachu}}
|ye2=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|ye2type=None|ye2rar={{tt|100|Pikachu obtained by other means}}|ye2image=no
|gsc1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|gsc1type=None|gsc1rar=2|gsc1image=no
|rse1=Oran Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=50
|rse2=Light Ball|rse2type=None|rse2rar=5
|dppt1=Oran Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=50
|dppt2=Light Ball|dppt2type=None|dppt2rar=5
|pbr1=Light Ball|pbr1type=None|pbr1rar=100
|hgss1=Oran Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=50
|hgss2=Light Ball|hgss2type=None|hgss2rar=5
|xy1=Light Ball|xy1type=None|xy1rar=5
|oras1=Light Ball|oras1type=None|oras1rar=5
|sm1=Light Ball|sm1type=None|sm1rar=5
|usum1=Light Ball|usum1type=None|usum1rar=5
|ranch1=Shuca Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
|walk1=Shuca Berry|walk1type=Berry|walk1rar=100
|walk2=Lum Berry|walk2type=Berry|walk2rar=100
|walk3=Sitrus Berry|walk3type=Berry|walk3rar=100
|walk4=Leppa Berry|walk4type=Berry|walk4rar=100
|walk5=TinyMushroom|walk5type=None|walk5rar=100
|walk6=Oran Berry|walk6type=Berry|walk6rar=100
|event1=Light Ball|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Lucky Egg|event2type=None|event2rar=100
|event3=Shell Bell|event3type=None|event3rar=100
|event4=Soothe Bell|event4type=None|event4rar=100
|event5=Chesto Berry|event5type=Berry|event5rar=100
|event6=Thunder Stone|event6type=None|event6rar=100
|event7=Air Balloon|event7type=None|event7rar=100
|event8=Comet Shard|event8type=None|event8rar=100
|event9=Sea Incense|event9type=None|event9rar=100
|event10=Silk Scarf|event10type=None|event10rar=100
|event11=Heart Scale|event11type=None|event11rar=100
|event12=Focus Band|event12type=None|event12rar=100
|event13=Pretty Wing|event13type=None|event13rar=100
|event14=Lemonade|event14type=None|event14rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Generation I-V=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|Attack=55
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=40
|Special=50
|Speed=90}}

=====Generation VI onward=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|Attack=55
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=90}}

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|5|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|7|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|18|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|21|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|23|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|26|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|29|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|34|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|42|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|45|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|50|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|53|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|58|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{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|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{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|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{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|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|766|Passimian}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|027A|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}} {{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|734|Yungoos}}{{MSP|735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP|749|Mudbray}} {{MSP|750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP|759|Stufful}}{{MSP|760|Bewear}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}} {{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|702|Dedenne}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|677|Espurr}} {{MSP|678|Meowstic}}{{MSP|682|Spritzee}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP|728|Popplio}}{{MSP|729|Brionne}} {{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP|660|Diggersby}} {{MSP|728|Popplio}}{{MSP|729|Brionne}}{{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Double Slap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}} {{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|728|Popplio}} {{MSP|729|Brionne}}{{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|053A|Persian}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}} {{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}} {{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|677|Espurr}}{{MSP|678|Meowstic}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}} {{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP|660|Diggersby}} {{MSP|682|Spritzee}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP|759|Stufful}}{{MSP|760|Bewear}}{{MSP|775|Komala}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|653|Fennekin}} {{MSP|654|Braixen}}{{MSP|655|Delphox}}|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}} {{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}{{MSP|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP|766|Passimian}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{bag3|Light Ball}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|684|Swirlix}}{{MSP|685|Slurpuff}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/prevo7|172|Pichu|||||Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/prevo7|172|Pichu|||||Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/prevo7|172|Pichu|||||Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/prevof/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event7|[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Surfing Pikachu|Surf Association Pikachu]] ([[Mantine Surf]]){{sup/7|USUM}}|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event7|[[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pikachu 2|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu]] {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}|Celebrate|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/event7|[[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap|Hoenn Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap|Unova Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap|Kalos Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap|Alola Cap Pikachu]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/event7|[[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap|Unova Cap Pikachu]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Tohoku Pikachu}} {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|2018 Tohoku Pikachu}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Tohoku Pikachu}} {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Carnival Pikachu}} {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|2018 Tohoku Pikachu}}|Hold Hands|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Carnival Pikachu}}|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Carnival Pikachu}} [[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pikachu|Carnival Parade Pikachu]]|Happy Hour|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}|Counter|Fighting|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon World Festival Pikachu}}|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon World Festival Pikachu}}|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15|{{sup/7|SM}}}}
{{learnlist/eventf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{tcg lightning color light}}; border:3px solid #{{tcg lightning color}}"
! Move
! Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)]] [[Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)]] [[Pikachu (Sample Set 1)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| [[Pikachu (Expedition 124)]]
|}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color light}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color}}"
|-
! Move
! Type
! Episode
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Leer}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}"| ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=You can depend on my electric attacks!
|P2=My HP's been halved...
|P3=I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power...
|PL=OK! My level went up! Leave it to me!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Let's keep at it, <name>!
|PP2=This is starting to hurt...
|PP3=I can't keep going like this... <name>, help...
|PPL=Yes! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=2
|field=Recharge
|loop=2
|MinEXP=9
|MaxEXP=9
|browser=Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=3
|browser=It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=3
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|Pad=No entry.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|HP=1
|atk=1
|def=1
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Thunderbolt
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Celebrate
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Pichu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher Evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Akizane}}, '''[[Hanbei]]''', and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Sōrin}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025|num=016
|min=50
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Unity Power
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Angry|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Super Bolt
|skilldesc=Rarely deals a ton of damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Winking|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Sleeping|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Sleep Charm
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025FiredUp|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cross Attack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Surprised|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Enamored|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Smiling|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Dizzy|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Bash++
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes five barrier-type disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Happy|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Spooky|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Holiday|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeCharizard|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Burn
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe burned.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeMagikarp|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeGyarados|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeShinyGyarados|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeHo-Oh|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Pyre
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeLugia|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Eject+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025KimonoBoy|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Sleep Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is asleep.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025KimonoGirl|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralysis Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeRayquaza|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeShinyRayquaza|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Intern|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025ChildrensDay|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025RainySeason|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Downpour
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025SummerFestival|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=T-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025BeachWalk|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Three Force
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of three.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025PastryChef|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Artist|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Damage Streak
|skilldesc=Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025MushroomHarvest|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Counterattack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025YearsEnd|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Calm Down
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025LionDancer|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Hitting Streak+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Kotatsu|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Nap Time
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Graduate|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Final Effort
|skilldesc=Deals a ton of damage when there are no more moves left.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025O|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|2 km Eggs obtained prior to December 12, 2016 can hatch into Pikachu}}
|buddy=1
|evocandy=50
|stamina=70
|attack=112
|defense=101
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Present}}{{tt|*|From Christmas 2017 Pikachu & Pokémon Day 2018 Pikachu}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From Pokémon Go Community Day 1}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Electric|ranks=5
|item=Light Ball
|unlock=Beat the Friend League
|skill=Award a little JP
|recoverytime=1 hour 30 minutes
|rank1desc=+0%
|rank2desc=+10%|rank2cost=1
|rank3desc=+40%|rank3cost=2
|rank4desc=+100%|rank4cost=5
|rank5desc=+200%|rank5cost=7
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|nobranchcat=true
|sprite1=172Pichu
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Friendship
|sprite2=025Pikachu
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Thunder Stone
|sprite3=026Raichu
|name3=Raichu
|type1-3=Electric
|evotype2a=Stone
|evostone2a=Thunder Stone
|form3a=Alola Form
|sprite3a=026Raichu-Alola
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|type2-3a=Psychic
}}

====Cosplay Pikachu====
{{Evobox/Formes
|type2-disp=Electric
|sprite1=Spr 6o 025 C
|name1=Pikachu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme=6
|forme1=Cosplay Pikachu
|loc1=Normal
|sprite2=025Pikachu-Rock Star
|forme2=Pikachu Rock Star
|type1-2=Electric
|loc2=Knowing {{mcolor|Meteor Mash}}
|sprite3=025Pikachu-Belle
|forme3=Pikachu Belle
|type1-3=Electric
|loc3=Knowing {{mcolor|Icicle Crash}}
|sprite4=025Pikachu-Pop Star
|forme4=Pikachu Pop Star
|type1-4=Electric
|loc4=Knowing {{mcolor|Draining Kiss}}
|sprite5=025Pikachu-PhD
|forme5=Pikachu, Ph.D
|type1-5=Electric
|loc5=Knowing {{mcolor|Electric Terrain}}
|sprite6=025Pikachu-Libre
|forme6=Pikachu Libre
|type1-6=Electric
|loc6=Knowing {{mcolor|Flying Press}}}}

====Cap Pikachu====
{{evobox
|sprite1=025Pikachu-Original
|name1=Pikachu
|form1=Cap Pikachu
|type1-1=Electric}}

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
| {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|Hoenn Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|Sinnoh Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|Unova Cap}}
| {{color2|000|XY series|Kalos Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|Alola Cap}}
| {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]
|}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGenderORAS|ndex=025|form1=C}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|025|Pikachu}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background:#{{electric color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 3f Pikachu credits.png]]
|-
| FireRed/LeafGreen credits
|}

==Trivia==
*Pikachu was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]], a core designer at Game Freak.<ref>[http://www.natsume.com/news/news_pdffiles/pid_129_HSBigNames0806.pdf Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY]</ref>
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
[[File:Stadium025.png|thumb|Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium]]
* The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the Pokémon franchise.
* Pikachu and its {{p|Raichu|evolved form}} share their {{pkmn|category}}, the Mouse Pokémon, with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}.
** All but Pikachu also have [[regional variant]]s in [[Alola]].
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}.
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident involving an {{wp|M&M's}} balloon in the 2005 parade.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/23/nyregion/23balloon.html?_r=0 Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times]</ref> It was last used in the August 2006 [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade]] in New York City's {{wp|Bryant Park}}. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a [[Poké Ball]] balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.
* Pikachu is the only [[core series]] [[starter Pokémon]] with a pre-evolved form, though {{game|Yellow}} predates {{p|Pichu}}.
* According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.
* Pikachu has the most [[event Pokémon|event]]-exclusive [[move]]s available to it.
* In the Japanese {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully [[evolved]].
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] onward, Pikachu uses its [[cry]] from the {{pkmn|anime}} (voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]]), the only Pokémon to do so in core series games.
** Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
** The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} in Yellow has unique voice clips in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.
* {{4v|Black|White}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting.
* Pikachu was the focus of a {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection|collection]] in June 2014.
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in [[Generation VI]], and also the only to receive more than one: Defense and Special Defense.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: [[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Pinball mini]], and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]].
* Pikachu is number 025 in both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Sun and Moon)|Alola Pokédex]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}.
* Pikachu originally had a second stage evolution named "Gorochu", which would have had two horns and fangs. It was omitted due to the developers wanting more game balance.<ref name=int>[http://www.siliconera.com/2018/05/03/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Siliconera - Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]</ref>
*In their episode documenting Pokemon name origins, Lockstin & Noggin labeled Pikachu as "a Canadian mouse that squeaks in Japanese".

===Origin===
Pikachu is based on a {{wp|mouse}} after its name. Its cheek pouches were also inspired by {{wp|squirrel}}s, which store food in their cheeks. The stripes on its back and its lightning bolt-shaped tail were given for aesthetic reasons.<ref name=int/>

Pikachu's designer, [[Atsuko Nishida]], revealed in an interview that Pikachu was originally a {{wp|daifuku}}-like creature with ears. Pikachu's black ear tips are remnants from this original concept.<ref name=int/>

====Name origin====
Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of a mouse squeaking).<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/magazine/99/1122/pokemon6.fullinterview2.html TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak]</ref>

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=ピカチュウ ''Pikachu''|jameaning=Combination of {{tt|ピカピカ ''pikapika''|onomatopoeia for sparkle}} and {{tt|チューチュー ''chūchū''|the sound of squeaking}}
|de=Pikachu|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|fr=Pikachu|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Pikachu|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Pikachu|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ko=피카츄 ''Pikachu''|komeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ar=بيكاتشو ''Bīkātshū''|armeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=皮卡丘 ''Píkǎqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|zh_yue=比卡超 ''Béikāchīu''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means ''super''.
|he=פיקאצ'ו ''Pikachu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=पीकाछू ''Pikachu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|is=Pikatsjú{{tt|*|only used once on the back of the first movie}}|ismeaning=From Japanese name
|id=Pikacu ({{pkmn|Pocket Monsters}} only)|idmeaning=Corruption of its Japanese name
|lt=Pikačiu|ltmeaning=From Japanese name
|ru=Пикачу ''Pikachu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|sr=Pikacu|srmeaning=From Japanese name
|th=ปิกาจู ''Pikachu''|thmeaning=From Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Lt. Surge's Pikachu]]
* [[Pikachutwo]]
* [[Puka]]
* [[Sparky]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)]]
* [[Shu's Pikachu]]
* [[Pika]]
* [[Chuchu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)]]
* [[Hazel's Pikachu]]
* [[Gold's Pikachu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (game)]]
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
* [[Pikachu (PokéPark)]]
* [[Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Detective Pikachu (character)]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]

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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions

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{{Infobox game |colorscheme=firered|bordercolorscheme=leafgreen
|name=Pokémon FireRed Version
|name2=Pokémon LeafGreen Version
|jname=ポケットモンスターファイアレッド
|jname2=ポケットモンスターリーフグリーン
|boxart=FireRed EN US boxart.png
|boxart2=LeafGreen EN US boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon FireRed Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Charizard}}
|caption2=Pokémon LeafGreen Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Venusaur}}
|jbox=FireRed JP boxart.png
|jbox2=LeafGreen JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Firered.
|jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Leafgreen.
|platform=[[Game Boy Advance]]
|category=RPG
|players=up to 5
|link_method=[[Game Link Cable]], [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|Wireless Adapter]], [[e-Reader]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation III]] [[core series]]
|cero=全年齢 (''all ages'')
|esrb=E
|acb=G8+
|oflc=G8+
|pegi=3
|grb=Not applicable
|release_date_ja=January 29, 2004<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/fl/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
|release_date_na=September 9, 2004<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-firered-version-and-pokemon-leafgreen-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=September 23, 2004
|release_date_eu=October 1, 2004<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-firered-version-and-pokemon-leafgreen-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref>
|release_date_kr=Unreleased
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/fl/ Pokémon.co.jp] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/bprj/ Nintendo.co.jp]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-firered-version-and-pokemon-leafgreen-version/ Pokémon.com]
}}
{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
'''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 [[Pokémon Emerald Version]]). 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 [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]. They also received [[Nintendo]]'s ''{{wp|Nintendo Selects|Player's Choice}}'' awards.

==Plot==
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The plot follows the same storyline as [[Generation I]], with the {{player}} beginning in [[Pallet Town]]. After meeting [[Professor Oak]] while trying to leave for {{rt|1|Kanto}}, both the player and their [[rival]] are asked by Oak to choose a [[starter 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 starter whose [[type]] is supereffective against the player's starter, then challenges the player to a {{pkmn|battle}}. During this Pokémon battle [[Professor Oak]] commentates.

After the battle, Oak allows the two new Trainers to leave for their journey across [[Kanto]]. Stopping in [[Viridian City]]'s [[Poké Mart]], the player will find that a {{key|III|Oak's 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 teams|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 and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil]] or [[Dome and Helix Fossils|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 {{ci|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|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|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 [[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 [[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 {{key|III|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 {{DL|Drink|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, he/she is 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 his/her 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 {{key|III|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]], in which he will then 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 Ruby and the 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, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|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 starter Pokémon.

==Blurb==
Set off on a grand adventure to fulfil 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 [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire]] or [[Pokémon Colosseum]] to catch them all!

==Changes from Pokémon Red and Green==
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===Gameplay===
[[Image:FireRed First Battle.png|thumb|right|The battle screen]]
* {{Player|Players}} can now play as a {{ga|Leaf|female character}} as an alternative to the {{ga|Red|male character}}, which was the only option in [[Generation I]].
* A résumé feature was introduced, allowing players to remember the four most important events they achieved in the games the last time they were played. Once the [[Elite Four]] has been defeated, the résumé 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]].
* A help feature was added that can be activated by pressing the L or R buttons on the console. There is also another help feature in the form of the {{key|III|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}}.
* {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Sand-Attack}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}, and {{m|Gust}} have changed types.
* [[Team Rocket]] has an expanded role in the game's post-Elite Four storyline, with a new base in the Sevii Islands.
* Pokémon can [[Pokémon 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 [[Berry|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]].
* 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 {{DL|Experience-affecting item|Exp. Share}}, the upgraded version of the Generation I item {{DL|Experience-affecting 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]] 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 [[starter 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 [[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 {{m|Rock Smash}} boulders.
* The music has been remixed to take advantage of the [[Game Boy Advance]]'s power; however, the themes themselves remain the same (including a few Gold/Silver/Crystal themes being utilized in Islands Four to Seven of the Sevii Islands).
** However, the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} background music has been changed. In the original games, it played the [[Rocket Hideout]] theme, while in FireRed and LeafGreen, it plays the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} theme.
** In the original games, while battling the [[Elite Four]], only the battle with [[Lance]] used the Gym Leader background music; the standard Trainer background music was used for the other three Elite Four members. However, in FireRed and LeafGreen, the Gym Leader background music is used for all four Elite Four members.
** In the original games, when Professor Oak congratulates the player after becoming the Pokémon League Champion, a slower version of the Viridian/Pewter/Saffron City background music plays. However, in FireRed and LeafGreen, a happier-toned version of the Pallet Town background music plays when Professor Oak appears to congratulate the player.

===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 [[evolution]]ary 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.
* {{p|Ponyta}} and {{p|Magmar}} (LeafGreen only) 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]].
* {{p|Deoxys}} debuts two new forms: Attack Forme (FireRed) and Defense Forme (LeafGreen), which appear exclusively in the respective games.
* 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.
* One of [[Johto]]'s [[legendary beasts]] ({{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, or {{p|Suicune}}) will [[Roaming Pokémon|roam]] around Kanto after completing the Network Machine quest on the Sevii Islands during the post-game. The beast that appears is the one that has a type advantage over the player's [[starter Pokémon]].
* [[Game-exclusive Pokémon]] and [[wild Pokémon]] distribution have been altered from the original games to account for new evolutions released in [[Generation II]].
** {{p|Mankey}} and {{p|Meowth}}, originally game-exclusive, are now available in both games, while {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Shellder}}, {{p|Slowpoke}}, and {{p|Staryu}} have become game-exclusives.

===Graphics===
[[File:MaleVsFemale NPC font FRLG JP.png|thumb|right|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.
* 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.

==[[Game-exclusive Pokémon|Game exclusives]]==
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 a majority of {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} must be traded from a [[Hoenn]]-based game; only three Generation III Pokémon — {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Wynaut}}, and {{p|Deoxys}} — can be obtained in FireRed and LeafGreen.
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{firered color}}; border:5px solid #{{firered color light}}"
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! FireRed
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{firered color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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{{Moveentrytm|023|Ekans|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|024|Arbok|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|044|Gloom|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|045|Vileplume|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|054|Psyduck|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|055|Golduck|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|090|Shellder|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|091|Cloyster|2|Water|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|182|Bellossom|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|195|Quagsire|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|211|Qwilfish|2|Water|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Attack}}
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|}
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{leafgreen color}}; border:5px solid #{{leafgreen color light}}"
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! LeafGreen
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{leafgreen color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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{{Moveentrytm|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|Sandslash|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|120|Staryu|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|121|Starmie|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|183|Marill|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|184|Azumarill|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|223|Remoraid|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|224|Octillery|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Defense}}
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|}
|}

==Compatibility==
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}}, but only after the player has obtained the {{key|III|Ruby}} and {{key|III|Sapphire}} and given them to [[Celio]].

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 transferred via [[Pal Park]], and some {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} can be found using [[dual-slot mode]].

==Reception==
FireRed and LeafGreen received strong sales. Over 800,000 copies were sold in Japan over the first week of release. This number was lower than that of counterparts {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}; this has been attributed to the fact that they are remakes.<ref>[http://au.gameboy.ign.com/articles/488/488976p1.html IGN: Pokemania] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Nintendo remarketed the games as "Player's Choice" two years after the initial release; this re-release did not include the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|Wireless Adapter]] that came with the original release.

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>[http://au.gameboy.ign.com/articles/544/544549p1.html IGN: Pokemon FireRed Version Review] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Generally, the games scored highly. ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' magazine gave them 4.5/5, and labeled the games as "great".<ref>''Nintendo Power'' magazine. Issue 184; page 123. October 2004.</ref>

==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}}.

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

==Version history==
===Japan===
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| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | 1.0
| Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | 1.1
| ''Unknown changes. Only FireRed 1.1 was released (this needs to be investigated).''
|}

===International===
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! style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center" | Changelog
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | 1.0
| Initial release (in European localizations, the {{DL|List of glitches in Generation III|Nugget Bridge script oversight}} was fixed)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | 1.1
|
''This version was only released in English.''
* Fixed Pokédex {{pkmn|category}} display [[List of glitches in Generation III#Pokédex category oversight|bug]]
* The word "PRESENTS" below "Game Freak" in the game's opening was mistakenly missing in the English 1.0 release; this was restored in version 1.1
|}

==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">[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/?p=109 増田部長のめざめるパワー]</ref><ref name="HPE">[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=25 HIDDEN POWER of masuda]</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.

==Trivia==
[[File:S S Anne truck FRLG.png|thumb|The infamous truck]]
* The LeafGreen [[Pokédex]] entries are the same as those in the original {{game|Red and Blue|s}} as well as the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] for the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}. The FireRed entries for the same Pokémon are the same as those in the original {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This makes it the first time the original Red and Green entries have been translated into English.
* {{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 {{DL|Status condition healing item|Lava Cookie}} hidden on the dock, which normally cannot be obtained until much later in the game.
* FireRed and LeafGreen are the only pair of remakes that uses the same Pokédex listing as the original games for the regional Pokédex.
* Along with the original [[Generation I]] games, these are the only core series games that do not involve a [[legendary Pokémon]] in their main plot. Incidentally, they are also the last [[core series]] Pokémon games to feature a non-legendary Pokémon on the front cover.
* 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 typo was fixed in {{game|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver]] by removing the space.
* FireRed and LeafGreen are the last core series games to have no [[time]]-based features (since neither the console nor the cartridges have internal clocks), and the only ones to not have them since their introduction in [[Generation II]].
* On the FireRed cover, {{p|Charizard}}'s wing shape differs from its official art.
* 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.

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|-
| 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
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{green color dark}}; background:#{{green color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:003Venusaur RG.png|87x87px]]
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background:#{{blue color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:009Blastoise Blue.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 Yellow}} boxart
|}

==Typographical errors==
[[File:Pokcet.png|thumb|The Teachy TV error, showing "Pocket" as "Pokcet"]]
* 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." [[Pokédex data structure in 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 {{key|III|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==
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|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}}
|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}}

==See also==
* {{appendix|FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|*]]
[[Category:Game Boy Advance games]]

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[[pl:Pokémon Wersje Fire Red i Leaf Green]]
[[zh:精靈寶可夢火紅葉綠版]]

Pokémon Yellow Version

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FireLizard: /* Differences from the anime */

{{Incomplete|article|Version history (Japan-only: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3)}}
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'''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター　ピカチュウ}}''' ''Pocket Monsters: Pikachu''), often known as '''Pokémon Yellow Version''', is the third Pokémon game for [[Game Boy]] released worldwide, as a [[core series|solitary version]] of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]]. In Japan, the game was the fourth Pokémon game released, as a second solitary version of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pocket Monsters Red & Green}}.

On November 12, 2015, a [[Nintendo Direct]] announced that Yellow will be released in Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 27, 2016, the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]], for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]].

Similar to Red and Blue, Yellow arrived towards the end of the Game Boy's lifespan. It managed, though, to receive the title of second best-selling non-bundled game for its console, losing only to its predecessors.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
Unlike other games, Yellow was inspired by the {{pkmn|anime}}, and thus, instead of having a choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, {{player}}s are forced to start off with a {{p|Pikachu}} that [[Professor Oak]] caught on {{rt|1|Kanto}}. With the {{ga|Blue|rival}} beginning with an {{p|Eevee}}, the player journeys from [[Pallet Town]] to go through an all-new experience—with no {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, or {{t|Water}} types to fall back on until each member of the [[Kanto]] starter trio is given to the player later on in [[Cerulean City]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and [[Vermilion City]], respectively.

Much like before, players journey across Kanto from their hometown, Pallet Town, defeating the eight [[Gym Leader]]s ([[Brock]] and [[Misty]] do not join the player, unlike in the anime) and eventually the [[Elite Four]].

[[Team Rocket]] battles feature yet another special, anime-based surprise, as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] show up, along with their Pokémon, {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}}, {{TP|James|Koffing}}, and {{MTR}}. Beyond these changes, the plot of Yellow is very similar to that of the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}} and {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}} as well as of the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}.

==Blurb==
You've finally been granted your [[Pokémon Trainer's license]], and now you're on your way to becoming the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer! The shockingly-cute {{p|Pikachu}} [[walking Pokémon|tags along]] behind {{Player|you}} as you search the enormous world for monsters to train and evolve. Face off against {{p|Blastoise}}'s torrential water cannons. Stand strong when facing {{p|Pidgeot}}'s stormy {{m|Gust}}. Develop the ultimate Pokémon strategy to defeat the eight [[Gym Leader]]s and become the greatest [[Pokémon Master]] of all time!

==Changes from Red, Green, and Blue==
===Aesthetic changes===
* The front Pokémon sprites have all been updated to resemble how they appear in their then-current [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork usually used in promotional images and strategy guides for the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}}, {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}, and the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}, as well as some of them resembling how they appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}. However, the back sprites are the same as the previous games.
* Some {{pkmn|Trainer}} sprites were also redone. {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} now better resemble their stock artwork for [[Generation I]], as the Pokémon sprites do. [[Brock]] wears an outfit like his {{an|Brock|anime counterpart}}'s and [[Misty]]'s bikini was changed to a shirt and shorts similar to those worn by {{an|Misty|her counterpart}}.
* [[Blaine]] has a different overworld sprite, this time clearly showing him wearing glasses.
* [[Giovanni]] uses a {{p|Persian}} in the battle at the [[Viridian Gym]], referencing the anime {{an|Giovanni}} owning a Persian.
* All policemen were recast as [[Officer Jenny]]s and all [[Pokémon Center Nurse]]s were recast as [[Nurse Joy]]s (attended by a {{p|Chansey}}).
* {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Oddish}} receive new overworld sprites. Pikachu also receives a unique icon on the [[party]] screen.
* [[Kanto]] is slightly redesigned a second time, featuring different designs for doors, signposts, windows, and other minor elements.
* Enhanced compatibility with the [[Game Boy Color]] is present outside of Japan, providing color palette changes as the player switches locations, whereas the Japanese version is similar to the previous [[core series]] [[Generation I]] games in that it only has [[Super Game Boy]] support.
** The Super Game Boy palettes used for the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} sprites are also lighter.

===Location changes===
* In some locations, Trainers who reference characters from the anime replace previous Trainers.
** On {{rt|6|Kanto}}, a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} and {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♀}} are changed to reference [[Joe (EP009)|Joe]] and [[Giselle]].
** On {{rt|9|Kanto}}, a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} was replaced with a {{tc|Youngster}} to reference [[A.J.]]
* Two extra trainers (a {{tc|Lass}} and another {{tc|Bug Catcher}}) were added in [[Viridian Forest]].
* The Summer Beach House, where [[Pikachu's Beach]] can be played, was added to {{rt|19|Kanto}}.
* In the [[Cinnabar Gym]], the player must now take the quiz machines' quiz before they can battle the Trainer stationed nearby.
* The [[Bicycle]] theme does not play on {{rt|23|Kanto}} and in {{ka|Victory Road}}.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] has a completely different layout.
* Changes were made to the locations and availability of Pokémon.
** Some changes may have been made to reinforce the anime-based setting.
*** {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Raichu}} are removed from all availability in the wild, leaving only the player's starter Pikachu (who cannot evolve).
*** In the anime, {{Ash}} catches a {{p|Caterpie}} and a {{p|Pidgeotto}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. In the game, though both {{p|Caterpie}} and {{p|Weedle}} were available in previous games, only Caterpie is now. {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} are also both added to Viridian Forest.
*** The player can now also obtain all three of the original [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] (at [[Cerulean City]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and [[Vermilion City]]), just like Ash in the anime.
*** The Pokémon that {{TRT}} uses ({{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and their evolutions) are no longer available to be caught in the wild.
** [[In-game trade]]s are changed to different Pokémon, and two trades are removed from the game.
** {{p|Farfetch'd}} and {{p|Lickitung}}, previously available only through in-game trades, now appear as [[wild Pokémon]].
** {{p|Abra}}, previously available on the routes north of [[Cerulean City]], has now been relocated to the four routes surrounding [[Saffron City]].

===Gameplay changes===
* {{p|Pikachu}} is the only [[starter Pokémon]] the {{player}} can choose and [[Walking Pokémon|travels with the player]] on-screen, outside of a [[Poké Ball]] like [[Ash's Pikachu]]. It will also [[cry]] like Ash's Pikachu in the anime, with its cries now voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]].
** This Pikachu cannot be [[Evolution|evolved]] or {{pkmn2|released}}.
* The {{ga|Blue|rival}} starts with {{p|Eevee}}. He will eventually have a different team based around one of Eevee's evolutions depending on how the player fares in the first two battles with the rival (the second being optional), at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and {{rt|22|Kanto}}.
** If the player wins both, Eevee evolves into {{p|Jolteon}}.
** If the player wins the first and loses or skips the second, Eevee evolves into {{p|Flareon}}.
** If the player loses the first, Eevee evolves into {{p|Vaporeon}}.
* A minimal [[friendship]] system is implemented to track how Pikachu feels about the player.
* [[Gym Leader]]s have different teams, some based on those that appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* [[Level]]-up learnsets and [[TM]] compatibility are altered slightly for certain Pokémon. {{p|Charizard}}, for example, can now learn {{m|Fly}} via [[HM02]].
* Support is added for the [[Game Boy Printer]].
* If the player does not have {{PDollar}}500, they can still enter the {{safari|Kanto}}. The player will have to pay any money they do have and will receive a number of Safari Balls proportional to the amount paid (but at least one).
* {{m|Kinesis}} is given to {{p|Kadabra}} as its [[signature move]]. In the previous games, {{m|Kinesis}} was never used and the only way it might appear would be if randomly called by {{m|Metronome}}.
* A new mode, "Colosseum 2", was added to the [[Pokémon Center#Generation I|Cable Club]].

===Storyline changes===
* The chain of events leading to the player obtaining the starter is slightly different:
** The player now takes one step further into the [[tall grass]] before [[Professor Oak]] comes along. Now himself standing in the tall grass, Oak encounters a wild Pikachu and immediately catches it before leading the player back to his laboratory.
** Instead of giving the player and {{ga|Blue}} the choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, Professor Oak tells player to take the single [[Poké Ball]] on his desk, containing {{p|Eevee}}, but Blue shoves the player out of the way and takes the Poké Ball instead. Oak then gives the player the only Pokémon he has on hand: the Pikachu he has caught before, which, after the first battle against Blue, immediately breaks free from its Poké Ball and follows the player on foot from this point onward.
* The {{ka|old man}} in [[Viridian City]] now must be spoken to before going to [[Viridian Forest]]. He attempts to demonstrate how to catch a Pokémon, fails and leaves to get more Poké Balls from the Viridian [[Poké Mart]]. The player can visit the Poké Mart to ask him to repeat the tutorial.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] appear throughout the game, replacing Grunts from the previous games in four different places. They are involved in [[Team Rocket]]'s scheme and are typically found before a battle with [[Giovanni]]. Though they are named "Rocket" like any {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}, they have distinct overworld and in-battle sprites.

===Pokémon unobtainable in Yellow===
The following Pokémon are not obtainable in Yellow. In order to obtain any of the below Pokémon, they must be traded from one of the previous [[Generation I]] games, or from the [[Generation II]] games, which has that Pokémon available, which will be indicated.

Note that "'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}'''" indicates a Pokémon that can be caught in the {{game|Red and Green|s|Japanese Green}}, and thus in the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Blue}} as well. "'''{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''" indicates a Pokémon obtainable in the {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}.

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{{Moveentry|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|023|Ekans|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|024|Arbok|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|026|Raichu|1|Electric||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|052|Meowth|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|053|Persian|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|109|Koffing|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|110|Weezing|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|126|Magmar|1|Fire||'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}'''}}
|}
|}

==Changes from the Game Boy release in the Virtual Console release==
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The Nintendo 3DS [[Virtual Console]] releases can [[#Connectivity|link]] with other Virtual Console Generation I core series games via Nintendo 3DS wireless communication, simulating the [[Game Link Cable]]. When initiating a link, the Virtual Console menu on the touch screen replaces the Cable Club attendant's dialogue. Additionally, all of the [[Game Boy Printer]] features are disabled, although the option still appears in the PC menu: when selected, the game acts as if the printing is in progress, even though, in reality, nothing is happening.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon can be sent from the Generation I core series games to [[Pokémon Bank]], and from Pokémon Bank, they can then be moved to [[Generation VII]] core series games.

The moves {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Bubble Beam|BubbleBeam}}, {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Guillotine}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Spore}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}} had their animations changed slightly to tone down the flashing.

In the Western language releases, which are emulated in [[Game Boy Color]] mode, {{p|Jynx}}'s sprite has been replaced to match its current design. The Japanese release is emulated in [[Game Boy]] mode, which is monochromatic, so no change was made.

The requirement for the [[Pikachu's Beach]] minigame is now {{ga|Red's Pikachu|the starter Pikachu}} instead of {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu}}.

==Connectivity==
Players may [[trade]] Pokémon between two cartridges or battle with another cartridge using a [[Game Boy]] [[Game Link Cable]]. To take full advantage of this feature, several Pokémon are exclusive to other Generation I games and others require trading to evolve, making trading necessary to complete the [[Pokédex]]. The Japanese version can trade and battle with Japanese versions of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}, and Yellow; the Western versions can trade and battle with Western versions of {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, and Yellow. It can also trade with {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} via the [[Time Capsule]]. Pokémon Yellow is completely incompatible with games from [[Generation III]] onward.

Trades between Pokémon games in different languages are possible; however, a Japanese game cannot connect with a non-Japanese game without causing corruption. This is due to the fact that the games cannot automatically translate the Pokémon data from Japanese to a different language or vice versa, since neither game fully [[Character encoding in Generation I|encodes]] both {{wp|kana}} and the {{wp|Latin alphabet}} (only encoding one fully and the other partially). If a battle between a Japanese game and a non-Japanese game is attempted, the battle simply does not work, with the save files left unharmed.

Pokémon Yellow is compatible with the Japan-exclusive {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, Western {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}. While link battles are not possible directly between Pokémon Yellow and the Generation II games, a player may challenge a Generation II game using Pokémon Stadium 2.

Pokémon Yellow is also compatible with the [[Game Boy Printer]]. It is possible to print Pokédex entries, the [[Diploma]], [[Pokémon Storage System]] Boxes, [[Party]] Pokémon, and the [[Pikachu's Beach]] high score.

===Colosseum 2===
Yellow debuted a new link battle mode, Colosseum 2. In Colosseum 2, players can select from several battle modes:
* [[Pika Cup]] (for Pokémon between [[level]]s 15 to 20 only; their combined level limit is 50)
* [[Petit Cup]] (for Pokémon between levels 15 to 20, heights under 6'8" (2 m), and weights less than 44.1 lbs (20 kg) only)
* [[Poké Cup]] (for Pokémon between levels 50 to 55 only, and the sum of all entered Pokémon's Levels cannot exceed 155; {{p|Mew}} is not allowed).
These three cups would later become standard cups in Western Stadium.

In addition, in the Japanese versions, {{m|Blizzard}}'s chance to {{status|freeze}} in Colosseum 2 is changed to 10% rather than the usual 30%. Blizzard's chance to freeze is always 10% in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] and the Western releases of the Generation I games.

===Virtual Console===
The [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] release uses 3DS wireless communication as a substitute for the Game Link Cable. The Virtual Console release disables [[Game Boy Printer]] compatibility. Japanese and non-Japanese Generation I core series games do not recognize each other when attempting to link them via 3DS wireless communication.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], all Pokémon in Box 1 can be sent from the Generation I core series games to [[Pokémon Bank]] (regardless of language), and from Pokémon Bank, they can then be moved to [[Generation VII]] core series games.

==Differences from the anime==
The game is loosely based on the original anime series, but has several differences:
* [[Brock]] does not surrender during the [[Pewter Gym]] battle and does not accompany the {{player}} thereafter.
* [[Misty]] is first encountered in the [[Cerulean Gym]]. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, she had left the Gym when {{Ash}} met her (the Gym was run by [[the Sensational Sisters]]). She also does not accompany Ash on his journey in the game.
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} are acquired from tasks. In the anime, {{AP|Charmander}} is rescued from heavy rain, {{AP|Squirtle}} merely follows Ash, and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} was caught in a formal battle.
* {{MTR}} can use {{m|Pay Day}} and does not speak in the game.
*It is almost impossible to catch a pidgeotto early in the game.

==English title==
[[File:Pokemon Yellow Version.jpg|thumb|200px|An American version game cartridge of Yellow]]
While the game's title has become widely accepted as simply ''Pokémon Yellow'', its officially recognized name outside of Japan is not entirely certain. On the boxart for most English versions, the expression ''Special Pikachu Edition'' replaces the series' then-current slogan ''[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]'' below the Pokémon logo, while ''Yellow Version'' is at the bottom, near where Red and Blue had theirs. However, the expression ''Special Pikachu Edition'' is repeated on the box's opening and spine.

Contemporaneous materials refer to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition'',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000621205847/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/100499.html PHENOMENON CONTINUES WITH NINTENDO'S POKéMON YELLOW VERSION: SPECIAL PIKACHU EDITION™ | Nintendo Press Releases] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000302052202/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/110199.html NINTENDO'S LATEST POKéMON GAME SMASHES COMPANY SALES RECORD | Nintendo Press Releases] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991013114744/http://pokemon.com/games/index.html#yellow Pokémon Games | Pokémon.com] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991013020010/http://www.nintendo.com/gb/gamelist.html Game Boy Color: Upcoming Games | Nintendo] (archive)</ref> or ''Pokémon Yellow'' for brevity. The instruction manual refers to the game as "the Yellow version of Pokémon", "Yellow" is one of the selectable preset names for the {{ga|Red|player character}}, and ''Yellow Version'' can be seen on the game's title screen.

ESRB classified the game under the title ''Pokémon yellow''.<ref>[https://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=4122&Title=Pokemon+yellow ESRB]</ref> The Australian Classification Board classified the game under the title ''POKEMON YELLOW''.<ref>[http://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/View.aspx?ncdctx=FCkQCm7viLSpoubB2Pl%2bUqk4ywcYhGtIFwZYml92sndTY3DWHTTp5KpY2RCkfmf8 Classification Board]</ref> The {{wp|Canadian Intellectual Property Office}} records the copyright ''POKEMON YELLOW VERSION: SPECIAL PIKACHU EDITION''.<ref>[https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/opic-cipo/cpyrghts/dtls.do?fileNum=405833&type=1&lang=eng Canadian Copyright Register]</ref>

[[Pokémon.com]] refers to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition'' in full, but ''Pokémon Yellow Version'' and ''Pokémon Yellow'' in general usage.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-yellow-special-pikachu-edition/ Pokémon.com - Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition]</ref> ''Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition'' is also the title used in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afo0sk9VNww Nintendo World Pokémon Series Showcase]. [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] refers to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition'' in Pikachu's trophy description.

In the Virtual Console release, the game is referred to as ''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition'' on the Nintendo eShop and in the manual. Like many games, it is abbreviated on the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, being referred to as ''Pokémon Yellow Version''.

==Development==
{{main|Pokémon Yellow beta}}

==Reception==
Like {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, Yellow was also well received by the press. Like its predecessors, it received a perfect 10/10 "Masterful" rating from IGN.<ref>[http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/012/012045.html IGN: Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> However, it was criticized as being "just a stopgap to help us wait for the {{game|Gold and Silver|s|real sequels}}".<ref>[http://reviews.cnet.com/legacy-game-platforms/pokemon-yellow-game-boy/4505-9882_7-30965879-2.html?tag=txt;page Pokemon Yellow (Game Boy) Legacy game platform reviews - CNET Reviews] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Yellow received a slightly lower average score than Red and Blue of about 85% on GameRankings. Despite this, it was the site's top rated [[Game Boy]] game in the year of its release, 1999.<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/gameboy/198314-pokemon-yellow-version-special-pikachu-edition/index.html Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition for Game Boy] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD}}
The soundtrack for {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} and {{game|Red and Blue|s}} also applies to Pokémon Yellow. However, Yellow added three tracks that are absent from the official soundtrack, which precedes the release of Yellow by ten months. These additional tracks were also composed by [[Junichi Masuda]].

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

==Flyers==
Dated August 3, 1998 ([http://gamedic.jpn.org/museum/tirasi/gb_rpg/ source])
<gallery>
Y flyer front.jpg|Front
Y flyer back.jpg|Back
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The game's Japanese release date of September 12, 1998 was intentionally timed to coincide with the release of a movie, being released two months after [[M01]].<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/ipkj/vol1/index2.html {{j|社長が訊く『ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー』}}]</ref><ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/pokemon/0/1 Iwata Asks : Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version : The King Of Portable Toys]</ref>
** As such, it came out in Japan before the [[Game Boy Color]], which was not released until October 21, 1998.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/hardware/color/ {{j|ゲームボーイカラー}}]</ref> This explains the lack of Game Boy Color support in the Japanese versions, with the game using a yellow palette by default when played on a Game Boy Color, [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Game Boy Advance SP]], or [[Game Boy Player]], much like the red, green, and blue palettes respectively used by {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green,}} and {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}.
** Pokémon Yellow was also announced and released after [[Game Freak]] postponed {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, which were originally set to come out in March 1998.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n12/swgbsoft/swgb03.html {{j|SPACEWORLD'97 出展　GAME BOYソフト}}]</ref> Instead, [[Pokémon Pikachu]] came out that month.
** The special Pikachu Yellow model of the [[Game Boy Printer]] was also exclusively released in Japan on September 12, 1998.<ref>[http://maru-chang.com/hard/gb/ {{j|DMG/MGB/CGB：ゲームボーイ}}]</ref><ref>[http://www.geocities.jp/hagane0772/rekisi.html {{j|ポケモンの歴史}}]</ref>
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, which reimplemented the [[walking Pokémon]] mechanic that was introduced in Yellow, were released in Japan exactly 11 years after Yellow was released in Japan.
* The two available starter Pokémon of this game, {{p|Pikachu}} ({{ga|Red|player}}) and {{p|Eevee}} ({{ga|Blue|rival}}), are the only Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] to evolve with a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}.
* Out of all the [[core series]] [[Generation I]] games, this is the only one where {{p|Lickitung}} and {{p|Farfetch'd}} can be caught in the wild; in the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}} and {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}} as well as in the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}, these Pokémon are only available by means of an [[in-game trade]].
* It is the only localized game prior to [[Generation III]] to lack the [[Gotta catch 'em all!|slogan]] below the Pokémon logo.
* This is the only core series game influenced heavily by the anime.
* Pokémon Yellow is the only core series game in which the player cannot choose their own starter Pokémon, and whose starter is not {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type|Water}}.
* Pikachu had its [[cry]] changed to that of its anime counterpart for this game. [[Junichi Masuda]] details the modification of [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s voice to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech [[Game Boy]] in his [https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=144 Director's Column]. However, Pikachu's original cry was used in some parts of the game.
* Prior to the Virtual Console release announcement, Pokémon.com listed Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow with a PEGI rating of 3.
* The boxarts for [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]], Pokémon Yellow and [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver]] are the only three instances where the English ''Pokémon'' logo is shown partially covered by some element (in this case, Pikachu's ears).

==In other languages==
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|fr=Pokémon Version Jaune: Edition Spéciale Pikachu
|de=Pokémon Gelbe Edition: Special Pikachu Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Gialla: Speciale Edizione Pikachu
|es=Pokémon Edición Amarilla: Edición Especial Pikachu}}

==See also==
* {{appendix|Yellow walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/6437256808907399718/6437256808907399721 Miiverse - Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow Version Community]

==References==
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'''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター　ピカチュウ}}''' ''Pocket Monsters: Pikachu''), often known as '''Pokémon Yellow Version''', is the third Pokémon game for [[Game Boy]] released worldwide, as a [[core series|solitary version]] of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]]. In Japan, the game was the fourth Pokémon game released, as a second solitary version of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pocket Monsters Red & Green}}.

On November 12, 2015, a [[Nintendo Direct]] announced that Yellow will be released in Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 27, 2016, the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]], for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]].

Similar to Red and Blue, Yellow arrived towards the end of the Game Boy's lifespan. It managed, though, to receive the title of second best-selling non-bundled game for its console, losing only to its predecessors.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
Unlike other games, Yellow was inspired by the {{pkmn|anime}}, and thus, instead of having a choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, {{player}}s are forced to start off with a {{p|Pikachu}} that [[Professor Oak]] caught on {{rt|1|Kanto}}. With the {{ga|Blue|rival}} beginning with an {{p|Eevee}}, the player journeys from [[Pallet Town]] to go through an all-new experience—with no {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, or {{t|Water}} types to fall back on until each member of the [[Kanto]] starter trio is given to the player later on in [[Cerulean City]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and [[Vermilion City]], respectively.

Much like before, players journey across Kanto from their hometown, Pallet Town, defeating the eight [[Gym Leader]]s ([[Brock]] and [[Misty]] do not join the player, unlike in the anime) and eventually the [[Elite Four]].

[[Team Rocket]] battles feature yet another special, anime-based surprise, as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] show up, along with their Pokémon, {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}}, {{TP|James|Koffing}}, and {{MTR}}. Beyond these changes, the plot of Yellow is very similar to that of the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}} and {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}} as well as of the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}.

==Blurb==
You've finally been granted your [[Pokémon Trainer's license]], and now you're on your way to becoming the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer! The shockingly-cute {{p|Pikachu}} [[walking Pokémon|tags along]] behind {{Player|you}} as you search the enormous world for monsters to train and evolve. Face off against {{p|Blastoise}}'s torrential water cannons. Stand strong when facing {{p|Pidgeot}}'s stormy {{m|Gust}}. Develop the ultimate Pokémon strategy to defeat the eight [[Gym Leader]]s and become the greatest [[Pokémon Master]] of all time!

==Changes from Red, Green, and Blue==
===Aesthetic changes===
* The front Pokémon sprites have all been updated to resemble how they appear in their then-current [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork usually used in promotional images and strategy guides for the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}}, {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}, and the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}, as well as some of them resembling how they appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}. However, the back sprites are the same as the previous games.
* Some {{pkmn|Trainer}} sprites were also redone. {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} now better resemble their stock artwork for [[Generation I]], as the Pokémon sprites do. [[Brock]] wears an outfit like his {{an|Brock|anime counterpart}}'s and [[Misty]]'s bikini was changed to a shirt and shorts similar to those worn by {{an|Misty|her counterpart}}.
* [[Blaine]] has a different overworld sprite, this time clearly showing him wearing glasses.
* [[Giovanni]] uses a {{p|Persian}} in the battle at the [[Viridian Gym]], referencing the anime {{an|Giovanni}} owning a Persian.
* All policemen were recast as [[Officer Jenny]]s and all [[Pokémon Center Nurse]]s were recast as [[Nurse Joy]]s (attended by a {{p|Chansey}}).
* {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Oddish}} receive new overworld sprites. Pikachu also receives a unique icon on the [[party]] screen.
* [[Kanto]] is slightly redesigned a second time, featuring different designs for doors, signposts, windows, and other minor elements.
* Enhanced compatibility with the [[Game Boy Color]] is present outside of Japan, providing color palette changes as the player switches locations, whereas the Japanese version is similar to the previous [[core series]] [[Generation I]] games in that it only has [[Super Game Boy]] support.
** The Super Game Boy palettes used for the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} sprites are also lighter.

===Location changes===
* In some locations, Trainers who reference characters from the anime replace previous Trainers.
** On {{rt|6|Kanto}}, a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} and {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♀}} are changed to reference [[Joe (EP009)|Joe]] and [[Giselle]].
** On {{rt|9|Kanto}}, a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} was replaced with a {{tc|Youngster}} to reference [[A.J.]]
* Two extra trainers (a {{tc|Lass}} and another {{tc|Bug Catcher}}) were added in [[Viridian Forest]].
* The Summer Beach House, where [[Pikachu's Beach]] can be played, was added to {{rt|19|Kanto}}.
* In the [[Cinnabar Gym]], the player must now take the quiz machines' quiz before they can battle the Trainer stationed nearby.
* The [[Bicycle]] theme does not play on {{rt|23|Kanto}} and in {{ka|Victory Road}}.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] has a completely different layout.
* Changes were made to the locations and availability of Pokémon.
** Some changes may have been made to reinforce the anime-based setting.
*** {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Raichu}} are removed from all availability in the wild, leaving only the player's starter Pikachu (who cannot evolve).
*** In the anime, {{Ash}} catches a {{p|Caterpie}} and a {{p|Pidgeotto}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. In the game, though both {{p|Caterpie}} and {{p|Weedle}} were available in previous games, only Caterpie is now. {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} are also both added to Viridian Forest.
*** The player can now also obtain all three of the original [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] (at [[Cerulean City]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and [[Vermilion City]]), just like Ash in the anime.
*** The Pokémon that {{TRT}} uses ({{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and their evolutions) are no longer available to be caught in the wild.
** [[In-game trade]]s are changed to different Pokémon, and two trades are removed from the game.
** {{p|Farfetch'd}} and {{p|Lickitung}}, previously available only through in-game trades, now appear as [[wild Pokémon]].
** {{p|Abra}}, previously available on the routes north of [[Cerulean City]], has now been relocated to the four routes surrounding [[Saffron City]].

===Gameplay changes===
* {{p|Pikachu}} is the only [[starter Pokémon]] the {{player}} can choose and [[Walking Pokémon|travels with the player]] on-screen, outside of a [[Poké Ball]] like [[Ash's Pikachu]]. It will also [[cry]] like Ash's Pikachu in the anime, with its cries now voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]].
** This Pikachu cannot be [[Evolution|evolved]] or {{pkmn2|released}}.
* The {{ga|Blue|rival}} starts with {{p|Eevee}}. He will eventually have a different team based around one of Eevee's evolutions depending on how the player fares in the first two battles with the rival (the second being optional), at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and {{rt|22|Kanto}}.
** If the player wins both, Eevee evolves into {{p|Jolteon}}.
** If the player wins the first and loses or skips the second, Eevee evolves into {{p|Flareon}}.
** If the player loses the first, Eevee evolves into {{p|Vaporeon}}.
* A minimal [[friendship]] system is implemented to track how Pikachu feels about the player.
* [[Gym Leader]]s have different teams, some based on those that appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* [[Level]]-up learnsets and [[TM]] compatibility are altered slightly for certain Pokémon. {{p|Charizard}}, for example, can now learn {{m|Fly}} via [[HM02]].
* Support is added for the [[Game Boy Printer]].
* If the player does not have {{PDollar}}500, they can still enter the {{safari|Kanto}}. The player will have to pay any money they do have and will receive a number of Safari Balls proportional to the amount paid (but at least one).
* {{m|Kinesis}} is given to {{p|Kadabra}} as its [[signature move]]. In the previous games, {{m|Kinesis}} was never used and the only way it might appear would be if randomly called by {{m|Metronome}}.
* A new mode, "Colosseum 2", was added to the [[Pokémon Center#Generation I|Cable Club]].

===Storyline changes===
* The chain of events leading to the player obtaining the starter is slightly different:
** The player now takes one step further into the [[tall grass]] before [[Professor Oak]] comes along. Now himself standing in the tall grass, Oak encounters a wild Pikachu and immediately catches it before leading the player back to his laboratory.
** Instead of giving the player and {{ga|Blue}} the choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, Professor Oak tells player to take the single [[Poké Ball]] on his desk, containing {{p|Eevee}}, but Blue shoves the player out of the way and takes the Poké Ball instead. Oak then gives the player the only Pokémon he has on hand: the Pikachu he has caught before, which, after the first battle against Blue, immediately breaks free from its Poké Ball and follows the player on foot from this point onward.
* The {{ka|old man}} in [[Viridian City]] now must be spoken to before going to [[Viridian Forest]]. He attempts to demonstrate how to catch a Pokémon, fails and leaves to get more Poké Balls from the Viridian [[Poké Mart]]. The player can visit the Poké Mart to ask him to repeat the tutorial.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] appear throughout the game, replacing Grunts from the previous games in four different places. They are involved in [[Team Rocket]]'s scheme and are typically found before a battle with [[Giovanni]]. Though they are named "Rocket" like any {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}, they have distinct overworld and in-battle sprites.

===Pokémon unobtainable in Yellow===
The following Pokémon are not obtainable in Yellow. In order to obtain any of the below Pokémon, they must be traded from one of the previous [[Generation I]] games, or from the [[Generation II]] games, which has that Pokémon available, which will be indicated.

Note that "'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}'''" indicates a Pokémon that can be caught in the {{game|Red and Green|s|Japanese Green}}, and thus in the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Blue}} as well. "'''{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''" indicates a Pokémon obtainable in the {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}.

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|-
{{Moveentry|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|023|Ekans|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|024|Arbok|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|026|Raichu|1|Electric||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|052|Meowth|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|053|Persian|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|109|Koffing|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|110|Weezing|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|126|Magmar|1|Fire||'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}'''}}
|}
|}

==Changes from the Game Boy release in the Virtual Console release==
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|- style="font-size: 80%"
| {{pcolor|Jynx|000}}'s original sprite (GBC mode)
| {{pcolor|Jynx|000}}'s recolored Virtual Console sprite
|}
The Nintendo 3DS [[Virtual Console]] releases can [[#Connectivity|link]] with other Virtual Console Generation I core series games via Nintendo 3DS wireless communication, simulating the [[Game Link Cable]]. When initiating a link, the Virtual Console menu on the touch screen replaces the Cable Club attendant's dialogue. Additionally, all of the [[Game Boy Printer]] features are disabled, although the option still appears in the PC menu: when selected, the game acts as if the printing is in progress, even though, in reality, nothing is happening.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon can be sent from the Generation I core series games to [[Pokémon Bank]], and from Pokémon Bank, they can then be moved to [[Generation VII]] core series games.

The moves {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Bubble Beam|BubbleBeam}}, {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Guillotine}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Spore}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}} had their animations changed slightly to tone down the flashing.

In the Western language releases, which are emulated in [[Game Boy Color]] mode, {{p|Jynx}}'s sprite has been replaced to match its current design. The Japanese release is emulated in [[Game Boy]] mode, which is monochromatic, so no change was made.

The requirement for the [[Pikachu's Beach]] minigame is now {{ga|Red's Pikachu|the starter Pikachu}} instead of {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu}}.

==Connectivity==
Players may [[trade]] Pokémon between two cartridges or battle with another cartridge using a [[Game Boy]] [[Game Link Cable]]. To take full advantage of this feature, several Pokémon are exclusive to other Generation I games and others require trading to evolve, making trading necessary to complete the [[Pokédex]]. The Japanese version can trade and battle with Japanese versions of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}, and Yellow; the Western versions can trade and battle with Western versions of {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, and Yellow. It can also trade with {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} via the [[Time Capsule]]. Pokémon Yellow is completely incompatible with games from [[Generation III]] onward.

Trades between Pokémon games in different languages are possible; however, a Japanese game cannot connect with a non-Japanese game without causing corruption. This is due to the fact that the games cannot automatically translate the Pokémon data from Japanese to a different language or vice versa, since neither game fully [[Character encoding in Generation I|encodes]] both {{wp|kana}} and the {{wp|Latin alphabet}} (only encoding one fully and the other partially). If a battle between a Japanese game and a non-Japanese game is attempted, the battle simply does not work, with the save files left unharmed.

Pokémon Yellow is compatible with the Japan-exclusive {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, Western {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}. While link battles are not possible directly between Pokémon Yellow and the Generation II games, a player may challenge a Generation II game using Pokémon Stadium 2.

Pokémon Yellow is also compatible with the [[Game Boy Printer]]. It is possible to print Pokédex entries, the [[Diploma]], [[Pokémon Storage System]] Boxes, [[Party]] Pokémon, and the [[Pikachu's Beach]] high score.

===Colosseum 2===
Yellow debuted a new link battle mode, Colosseum 2. In Colosseum 2, players can select from several battle modes:
* [[Pika Cup]] (for Pokémon between [[level]]s 15 to 20 only; their combined level limit is 50)
* [[Petit Cup]] (for Pokémon between levels 15 to 20, heights under 6'8" (2 m), and weights less than 44.1 lbs (20 kg) only)
* [[Poké Cup]] (for Pokémon between levels 50 to 55 only, and the sum of all entered Pokémon's Levels cannot exceed 155; {{p|Mew}} is not allowed).
These three cups would later become standard cups in Western Stadium.

In addition, in the Japanese versions, {{m|Blizzard}}'s chance to {{status|freeze}} in Colosseum 2 is changed to 10% rather than the usual 30%. Blizzard's chance to freeze is always 10% in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] and the Western releases of the Generation I games.

===Virtual Console===
The [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] release uses 3DS wireless communication as a substitute for the Game Link Cable. The Virtual Console release disables [[Game Boy Printer]] compatibility. Japanese and non-Japanese Generation I core series games do not recognize each other when attempting to link them via 3DS wireless communication.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], all Pokémon in Box 1 can be sent from the Generation I core series games to [[Pokémon Bank]] (regardless of language), and from Pokémon Bank, they can then be moved to [[Generation VII]] core series games.

==Differences from the anime==
The game is loosely based on the original anime series, but has several differences:
* [[Brock]] does not surrender during the [[Pewter Gym]] battle and does not accompany the {{player}} thereafter.
* [[Misty]] is first encountered in the [[Cerulean Gym]]. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, she had left the Gym when {{Ash}} met her (the Gym was run by [[the Sensational Sisters]]). She also does not accompany Ash on his journey in the game.
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} are acquired from tasks. In the anime, {{AP|Charmander}} is rescued from heavy rain, {{AP|Squirtle}} merely follows Ash, and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} was caught in a formal battle.
* {{MTR}} can use {{m|Pay Day}} and does not speak in the game.

==English title==
[[File:Pokemon Yellow Version.jpg|thumb|200px|An American version game cartridge of Yellow]]
While the game's title has become widely accepted as simply ''Pokémon Yellow'', its officially recognized name outside of Japan is not entirely certain. On the boxart for most English versions, the expression ''Special Pikachu Edition'' replaces the series' then-current slogan ''[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]'' below the Pokémon logo, while ''Yellow Version'' is at the bottom, near where Red and Blue had theirs. However, the expression ''Special Pikachu Edition'' is repeated on the box's opening and spine.

Contemporaneous materials refer to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition'',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000621205847/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/100499.html PHENOMENON CONTINUES WITH NINTENDO'S POKéMON YELLOW VERSION: SPECIAL PIKACHU EDITION™ | Nintendo Press Releases] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000302052202/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/110199.html NINTENDO'S LATEST POKéMON GAME SMASHES COMPANY SALES RECORD | Nintendo Press Releases] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991013114744/http://pokemon.com/games/index.html#yellow Pokémon Games | Pokémon.com] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991013020010/http://www.nintendo.com/gb/gamelist.html Game Boy Color: Upcoming Games | Nintendo] (archive)</ref> or ''Pokémon Yellow'' for brevity. The instruction manual refers to the game as "the Yellow version of Pokémon", "Yellow" is one of the selectable preset names for the {{ga|Red|player character}}, and ''Yellow Version'' can be seen on the game's title screen.

ESRB classified the game under the title ''Pokémon yellow''.<ref>[https://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=4122&Title=Pokemon+yellow ESRB]</ref> The Australian Classification Board classified the game under the title ''POKEMON YELLOW''.<ref>[http://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/View.aspx?ncdctx=FCkQCm7viLSpoubB2Pl%2bUqk4ywcYhGtIFwZYml92sndTY3DWHTTp5KpY2RCkfmf8 Classification Board]</ref> The {{wp|Canadian Intellectual Property Office}} records the copyright ''POKEMON YELLOW VERSION: SPECIAL PIKACHU EDITION''.<ref>[https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/opic-cipo/cpyrghts/dtls.do?fileNum=405833&type=1&lang=eng Canadian Copyright Register]</ref>

[[Pokémon.com]] refers to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition'' in full, but ''Pokémon Yellow Version'' and ''Pokémon Yellow'' in general usage.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-yellow-special-pikachu-edition/ Pokémon.com - Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition]</ref> ''Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition'' is also the title used in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afo0sk9VNww Nintendo World Pokémon Series Showcase]. [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] refers to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition'' in Pikachu's trophy description.

In the Virtual Console release, the game is referred to as ''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition'' on the Nintendo eShop and in the manual. Like many games, it is abbreviated on the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, being referred to as ''Pokémon Yellow Version''.

==Development==
{{main|Pokémon Yellow beta}}

==Reception==
Like {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, Yellow was also well received by the press. Like its predecessors, it received a perfect 10/10 "Masterful" rating from IGN.<ref>[http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/012/012045.html IGN: Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> However, it was criticized as being "just a stopgap to help us wait for the {{game|Gold and Silver|s|real sequels}}".<ref>[http://reviews.cnet.com/legacy-game-platforms/pokemon-yellow-game-boy/4505-9882_7-30965879-2.html?tag=txt;page Pokemon Yellow (Game Boy) Legacy game platform reviews - CNET Reviews] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Yellow received a slightly lower average score than Red and Blue of about 85% on GameRankings. Despite this, it was the site's top rated [[Game Boy]] game in the year of its release, 1999.<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/gameboy/198314-pokemon-yellow-version-special-pikachu-edition/index.html Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition for Game Boy] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD}}
The soundtrack for {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} and {{game|Red and Blue|s}} also applies to Pokémon Yellow. However, Yellow added three tracks that are absent from the official soundtrack, which precedes the release of Yellow by ten months. These additional tracks were also composed by [[Junichi Masuda]].

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

==Flyers==
Dated August 3, 1998 ([http://gamedic.jpn.org/museum/tirasi/gb_rpg/ source])
<gallery>
Y flyer front.jpg|Front
Y flyer back.jpg|Back
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The game's Japanese release date of September 12, 1998 was intentionally timed to coincide with the release of a movie, being released two months after [[M01]].<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/ipkj/vol1/index2.html {{j|社長が訊く『ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー』}}]</ref><ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/pokemon/0/1 Iwata Asks : Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version : The King Of Portable Toys]</ref>
** As such, it came out in Japan before the [[Game Boy Color]], which was not released until October 21, 1998.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/hardware/color/ {{j|ゲームボーイカラー}}]</ref> This explains the lack of Game Boy Color support in the Japanese versions, with the game using a yellow palette by default when played on a Game Boy Color, [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Game Boy Advance SP]], or [[Game Boy Player]], much like the red, green, and blue palettes respectively used by {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green,}} and {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}.
** Pokémon Yellow was also announced and released after [[Game Freak]] postponed {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, which were originally set to come out in March 1998.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n12/swgbsoft/swgb03.html {{j|SPACEWORLD'97 出展　GAME BOYソフト}}]</ref> Instead, [[Pokémon Pikachu]] came out that month.
** The special Pikachu Yellow model of the [[Game Boy Printer]] was also exclusively released in Japan on September 12, 1998.<ref>[http://maru-chang.com/hard/gb/ {{j|DMG/MGB/CGB：ゲームボーイ}}]</ref><ref>[http://www.geocities.jp/hagane0772/rekisi.html {{j|ポケモンの歴史}}]</ref>
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, which reimplemented the [[walking Pokémon]] mechanic that was introduced in Yellow, were released in Japan exactly 11 years after Yellow was released in Japan.
* The two available starter Pokémon of this game, {{p|Pikachu}} ({{ga|Red|player}}) and {{p|Eevee}} ({{ga|Blue|rival}}), are the only Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] to evolve with a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}.
* Out of all the [[core series]] [[Generation I]] games, this is the only one where {{p|Lickitung}} and {{p|Farfetch'd}} can be caught in the wild; in the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}} and {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}} as well as in the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}, these Pokémon are only available by means of an [[in-game trade]].
* It is the only localized game prior to [[Generation III]] to lack the [[Gotta catch 'em all!|slogan]] below the Pokémon logo.
* This is the only core series game influenced heavily by the anime.
* Pokémon Yellow is the only core series game in which the player cannot choose their own starter Pokémon, and whose starter is not {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type|Water}}.
* Pikachu had its [[cry]] changed to that of its anime counterpart for this game. [[Junichi Masuda]] details the modification of [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s voice to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech [[Game Boy]] in his [https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=144 Director's Column]. However, Pikachu's original cry was used in some parts of the game.
* Prior to the Virtual Console release announcement, Pokémon.com listed Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow with a PEGI rating of 3.
* The boxarts for [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]], Pokémon Yellow and [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver]] are the only three instances where the English ''Pokémon'' logo is shown partially covered by some element (in this case, Pikachu's ears).

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Yellow color}}|bordercolor={{Yellow color light}}
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスター　ピカチュウ|Pocket Monsters Pikachu}}
|fr=Pokémon Version Jaune: Edition Spéciale Pikachu
|de=Pokémon Gelbe Edition: Special Pikachu Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Gialla: Speciale Edizione Pikachu
|es=Pokémon Edición Amarilla: Edición Especial Pikachu}}

==See also==
* {{appendix|Yellow walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/6437256808907399718/6437256808907399721 Miiverse - Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow Version Community]

==References==
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Pokémon Yellow Version

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'''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター　ピカチュウ}}''' ''Pocket Monsters: Pikachu''), often known as '''Pokémon Yellow Version''', is the third Pokémon game for [[Game Boy]] released worldwide, as a [[core series|solitary version]] of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]]. In Japan, the game was the fourth Pokémon game released, as a second solitary version of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pocket Monsters Red & Green}}.

On November 12, 2015, a [[Nintendo Direct]] announced that Yellow will be released in Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 27, 2016, the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]], for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]].

Similar to Red and Blue, Yellow arrived towards the end of the Game Boy's lifespan. It managed, though, to receive the title of second best-selling non-bundled game for its console, losing only to its predecessors.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
Unlike other games, Yellow was inspired by the {{pkmn|anime}}, and thus, instead of having a choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, {{player}}s are forced to start off with a {{p|Pikachu}} that [[Professor Oak]] caught on {{rt|1|Kanto}}. With the {{ga|Blue|rival}} beginning with an {{p|Eevee}}, the player journeys from [[Pallet Town]] to go through an all-new experience—with no {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, or {{t|Water}} types to fall back on until each member of the [[Kanto]] starter trio is given to the player later on in [[Cerulean City]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and [[Vermilion City]], respectively.

Much like before, players journey across Kanto from their hometown, Pallet Town, defeating the eight [[Gym Leader]]s ([[Brock]] and [[Misty]] do not join the player, unlike in the anime) and eventually the [[Elite Four]].

[[Team Rocket]] battles feature yet another special, anime-based surprise, as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] show up, along with their Pokémon, {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}}, {{TP|James|Koffing}}, and {{MTR}}. Beyond these changes, the plot of Yellow is very similar to that of the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}} and {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}} as well as of the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}.

==Blurb==
You've finally been granted your [[Pokémon Trainer's license]], and now you're on your way to becoming the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer! The shockingly-cute {{p|Pikachu}} [[walking Pokémon|tags along]] behind {{Player|you}} as you search the enormous world for monsters to train and evolve. Face off against {{p|Blastoise}}'s torrential water cannons. Stand strong when facing {{p|Pidgeot}}'s stormy {{m|Gust}}. Develop the ultimate Pokémon strategy to defeat the eight [[Gym Leader]]s and become the greatest [[Pokémon Master]] of all time!

==Changes from Red, Green, and Blue==
===Aesthetic changes===
* The front Pokémon sprites have all been updated to resemble how they appear in their then-current [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork usually used in promotional images and strategy guides for the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}}, {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}, and the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}, as well as some of them resembling how they appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}. However, the back sprites are the same as the previous games.
* Some {{pkmn|Trainer}} sprites were also redone. {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} now better resemble their stock artwork for [[Generation I]], as the Pokémon sprites do. [[Brock]] wears an outfit like his {{an|Brock|anime counterpart}}'s and [[Misty]]'s bikini was changed to a shirt and shorts similar to those worn by {{an|Misty|her counterpart}}.
* [[Blaine]] has a different overworld sprite, this time clearly showing him wearing glasses.
* [[Giovanni]] uses a {{p|Persian}} in the battle at the [[Viridian Gym]], referencing the anime {{an|Giovanni}} owning a Persian.
* All policemen were recast as [[Officer Jenny]]s and all [[Pokémon Center Nurse]]s were recast as [[Nurse Joy]]s (attended by a {{p|Chansey}}).
* {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Oddish}} receive new overworld sprites. Pikachu also receives a unique icon on the [[party]] screen.
* [[Kanto]] is slightly redesigned a second time, featuring different designs for doors, signposts, windows, and other minor elements.
* Enhanced compatibility with the [[Game Boy Color]] is present outside of Japan, providing color palette changes as the player switches locations, whereas the Japanese version is similar to the previous [[core series]] [[Generation I]] games in that it only has [[Super Game Boy]] support.
** The Super Game Boy palettes used for the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} sprites are also lighter.

===Location changes===
* In some locations, Trainers who reference characters from the anime replace previous Trainers.
** On {{rt|6|Kanto}}, a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} and {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♀}} are changed to reference [[Joe (EP009)|Joe]] and [[Giselle]].
** On {{rt|9|Kanto}}, a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} was replaced with a {{tc|Youngster}} to reference [[A.J.]]
* Two extra trainers (a {{tc|Lass}} and another {{tc|Bug Catcher}}) were added in [[Viridian Forest]].
* The Summer Beach House, where [[Pikachu's Beach]] can be played, was added to {{rt|19|Kanto}}.
* In the [[Cinnabar Gym]], the player must now take the quiz machines' quiz before they can battle the Trainer stationed nearby.
* The [[Bicycle]] theme does not play on {{rt|23|Kanto}} and in {{ka|Victory Road}}.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] has a completely different layout.
* Changes were made to the locations and availability of Pokémon.
** Some changes may have been made to reinforce the anime-based setting.
*** {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Raichu}} are removed from all availability in the wild, leaving only the player's starter Pikachu (who cannot evolve).
*** In the anime, {{Ash}} catches a {{p|Caterpie}} and a {{p|Pidgeotto}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. In the game, though both {{p|Caterpie}} and {{p|Weedle}} were available in previous games, only Caterpie is now. {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} are also both added to Viridian Forest.
*** The player can now also obtain all three of the original [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] (at [[Cerulean City]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and [[Vermilion City]]), just like Ash in the anime.
*** The Pokémon that {{TRT}} uses ({{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and their evolutions) are no longer available to be caught in the wild.
** [[In-game trade]]s are changed to different Pokémon, and two trades are removed from the game.
** {{p|Farfetch'd}} and {{p|Lickitung}}, previously available only through in-game trades, now appear as [[wild Pokémon]].
** {{p|Abra}}, previously available on the routes north of [[Cerulean City]], has now been relocated to the four routes surrounding [[Saffron City]].

===Gameplay changes===
* {{p|Pikachu}} is the only [[starter Pokémon]] the {{player}} can choose and [[Walking Pokémon|travels with the player]] on-screen, outside of a [[Poké Ball]] like [[Ash's Pikachu]]. It will also [[cry]] like Ash's Pikachu in the anime, with its cries now voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]].
** This Pikachu cannot be [[Evolution|evolved]] or {{pkmn2|released}}.
* The {{ga|Blue|rival}} starts with {{p|Eevee}}. He will eventually have a different team based around one of Eevee's evolutions depending on how the player fares in the first two battles with the rival (the second being optional), at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and {{rt|22|Kanto}}.
** If the player wins both, Eevee evolves into {{p|Jolteon}}.
** If the player wins the first and loses or skips the second, Eevee evolves into {{p|Flareon}}.
** If the player loses the first, Eevee evolves into {{p|Vaporeon}}.
* A minimal [[friendship]] system is implemented to track how Pikachu feels about the player.
* [[Gym Leader]]s have different teams, some based on those that appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* [[Level]]-up learnsets and [[TM]] compatibility are altered slightly for certain Pokémon. {{p|Charizard}}, for example, can now learn {{m|Fly}} via [[HM02]].
* Support is added for the [[Game Boy Printer]].
* If the player does not have {{PDollar}}500, they can still enter the {{safari|Kanto}}. The player will have to pay any money they do have and will receive a number of Safari Balls proportional to the amount paid (but at least one).
* {{m|Kinesis}} is given to {{p|Kadabra}} as its [[signature move]]. In the previous games, {{m|Kinesis}} was never used and the only way it might appear would be if randomly called by {{m|Metronome}}.
* A new mode, "Colosseum 2", was added to the [[Pokémon Center#Generation I|Cable Club]].

===Storyline changes===
* The chain of events leading to the player obtaining the starter is slightly different:
** The player now takes one step further into the [[tall grass]] before [[Professor Oak]] comes along. Now himself standing in the tall grass, Oak encounters a wild Pikachu and immediately catches it before leading the player back to his laboratory.
** Instead of giving the player and {{ga|Blue}} the choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, Professor Oak tells player to take the single [[Poké Ball]] on his desk, containing {{p|Eevee}}, but Blue shoves the player out of the way and takes the Poké Ball instead. Oak then gives the player the only Pokémon he has on hand: the Pikachu he has caught before, which, after the first battle against Blue, immediately breaks free from its Poké Ball and follows the player on foot from this point onward.
* The {{ka|old man}} in [[Viridian City]] now must be spoken to before going to [[Viridian Forest]]. He attempts to demonstrate how to catch a Pokémon, fails and leaves to get more Poké Balls from the Viridian [[Poké Mart]]. The player can visit the Poké Mart to ask him to repeat the tutorial.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] appear throughout the game, replacing Grunts from the previous games in four different places. They are involved in [[Team Rocket]]'s scheme and are typically found before a battle with [[Giovanni]]. Though they are named "Rocket" like any {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}, they have distinct overworld and in-battle sprites.

===Pokémon unobtainable in Yellow===
The following Pokémon are not obtainable in Yellow. In order to obtain any of the below Pokémon, they must be traded from one of the previous [[Generation I]] games, or from the [[Generation II]] games, which has that Pokémon available, which will be indicated.

Note that "'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}'''" indicates a Pokémon that can be caught in the {{game|Red and Green|s|Japanese Green}}, and thus in the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Blue}} as well. "'''{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''" indicates a Pokémon obtainable in the {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}.

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{{Moveentry|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|023|Ekans|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|024|Arbok|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|026|Raichu|1|Electric||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|052|Meowth|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|053|Persian|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|109|Koffing|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|110|Weezing|1|Poison||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}{{color|{{green color}}|G}}{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric||'''{{color|{{red color}}|R}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|126|Magmar|1|Fire||'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}'''}}
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==Changes from the Game Boy release in the Virtual Console release==
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The Nintendo 3DS [[Virtual Console]] releases can [[#Connectivity|link]] with other Virtual Console Generation I core series games via Nintendo 3DS wireless communication, simulating the [[Game Link Cable]]. When initiating a link, the Virtual Console menu on the touch screen replaces the Cable Club attendant's dialogue. Additionally, all of the [[Game Boy Printer]] features are disabled, although the option still appears in the PC menu: when selected, the game acts as if the printing is in progress, even though, in reality, nothing is happening.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon can be sent from the Generation I core series games to [[Pokémon Bank]], and from Pokémon Bank, they can then be moved to [[Generation VII]] core series games.

The moves {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Bubble Beam|BubbleBeam}}, {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Guillotine}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Spore}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}} had their animations changed slightly to tone down the flashing.

In the Western language releases, which are emulated in [[Game Boy Color]] mode, {{p|Jynx}}'s sprite has been replaced to match its current design. The Japanese release is emulated in [[Game Boy]] mode, which is monochromatic, so no change was made.

The requirement for the [[Pikachu's Beach]] minigame is now {{ga|Red's Pikachu|the starter Pikachu}} instead of {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu}}.

==Connectivity==
Players may [[trade]] Pokémon between two cartridges or battle with another cartridge using a [[Game Boy]] [[Game Link Cable]]. To take full advantage of this feature, several Pokémon are exclusive to other Generation I games and others require trading to evolve, making trading necessary to complete the [[Pokédex]]. The Japanese version can trade and battle with Japanese versions of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}, and Yellow; the Western versions can trade and battle with Western versions of {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, and Yellow. It can also trade with {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} via the [[Time Capsule]]. Pokémon Yellow is completely incompatible with games from [[Generation III]] onward.

Trades between Pokémon games in different languages are possible; however, a Japanese game cannot connect with a non-Japanese game without causing corruption. This is due to the fact that the games cannot automatically translate the Pokémon data from Japanese to a different language or vice versa, since neither game fully [[Character encoding in Generation I|encodes]] both {{wp|kana}} and the {{wp|Latin alphabet}} (only encoding one fully and the other partially). If a battle between a Japanese game and a non-Japanese game is attempted, the battle simply does not work, with the save files left unharmed.

Pokémon Yellow is compatible with the Japan-exclusive {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, Western {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}. While link battles are not possible directly between Pokémon Yellow and the Generation II games, a player may challenge a Generation II game using Pokémon Stadium 2.

Pokémon Yellow is also compatible with the [[Game Boy Printer]]. It is possible to print Pokédex entries, the [[Diploma]], [[Pokémon Storage System]] Boxes, [[Party]] Pokémon, and the [[Pikachu's Beach]] high score.

===Colosseum 2===
Yellow debuted a new link battle mode, Colosseum 2. In Colosseum 2, players can select from several battle modes:
* [[Pika Cup]] (for Pokémon between [[level]]s 15 to 20 only; their combined level limit is 50)
* [[Petit Cup]] (for Pokémon between levels 15 to 20, heights under 6'8" (2 m), and weights less than 44.1 lbs (20 kg) only)
* [[Poké Cup]] (for Pokémon between levels 50 to 55 only, and the sum of all entered Pokémon's Levels cannot exceed 155; {{p|Mew}} is not allowed).
These three cups would later become standard cups in Western Stadium.

In addition, in the Japanese versions, {{m|Blizzard}}'s chance to {{status|freeze}} in Colosseum 2 is changed to 10% rather than the usual 30%. Blizzard's chance to freeze is always 10% in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] and the Western releases of the Generation I games.

===Virtual Console===
The [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] release uses 3DS wireless communication as a substitute for the Game Link Cable. The Virtual Console release disables [[Game Boy Printer]] compatibility. Japanese and non-Japanese Generation I core series games do not recognize each other when attempting to link them via 3DS wireless communication.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], all Pokémon in Box 1 can be sent from the Generation I core series games to [[Pokémon Bank]] (regardless of language), and from Pokémon Bank, they can then be moved to [[Generation VII]] core series games.

==Differences from the anime==
The game is loosely based on the original anime series, but has several differences:
* [[Brock]] does not surrender during the [[Pewter Gym]] battle and does not accompany the {{player}} thereafter.
* [[Misty]] is first encountered in the [[Cerulean Gym]]. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, she had left the Gym when {{Ash}} met her (the Gym was run by [[the Sensational Sisters]]). She also does not accompany Ash on his journey.
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} are acquired from tasks. In the anime, {{AP|Charmander}} is rescued from heavy rain, {{AP|Squirtle}} merely follows Ash, and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} was caught in a formal battle.
* {{MTR}} can use {{m|Pay Day}} and does not speak in the game.

==English title==
[[File:Pokemon Yellow Version.jpg|thumb|200px|An American version game cartridge of Yellow]]
While the game's title has become widely accepted as simply ''Pokémon Yellow'', its officially recognized name outside of Japan is not entirely certain. On the boxart for most English versions, the expression ''Special Pikachu Edition'' replaces the series' then-current slogan ''[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]'' below the Pokémon logo, while ''Yellow Version'' is at the bottom, near where Red and Blue had theirs. However, the expression ''Special Pikachu Edition'' is repeated on the box's opening and spine.

Contemporaneous materials refer to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition'',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000621205847/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/100499.html PHENOMENON CONTINUES WITH NINTENDO'S POKéMON YELLOW VERSION: SPECIAL PIKACHU EDITION™ | Nintendo Press Releases] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000302052202/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/110199.html NINTENDO'S LATEST POKéMON GAME SMASHES COMPANY SALES RECORD | Nintendo Press Releases] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991013114744/http://pokemon.com/games/index.html#yellow Pokémon Games | Pokémon.com] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991013020010/http://www.nintendo.com/gb/gamelist.html Game Boy Color: Upcoming Games | Nintendo] (archive)</ref> or ''Pokémon Yellow'' for brevity. The instruction manual refers to the game as "the Yellow version of Pokémon", "Yellow" is one of the selectable preset names for the {{ga|Red|player character}}, and ''Yellow Version'' can be seen on the game's title screen.

ESRB classified the game under the title ''Pokémon yellow''.<ref>[https://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=4122&Title=Pokemon+yellow ESRB]</ref> The Australian Classification Board classified the game under the title ''POKEMON YELLOW''.<ref>[http://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/View.aspx?ncdctx=FCkQCm7viLSpoubB2Pl%2bUqk4ywcYhGtIFwZYml92sndTY3DWHTTp5KpY2RCkfmf8 Classification Board]</ref> The {{wp|Canadian Intellectual Property Office}} records the copyright ''POKEMON YELLOW VERSION: SPECIAL PIKACHU EDITION''.<ref>[https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/opic-cipo/cpyrghts/dtls.do?fileNum=405833&type=1&lang=eng Canadian Copyright Register]</ref>

[[Pokémon.com]] refers to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition'' in full, but ''Pokémon Yellow Version'' and ''Pokémon Yellow'' in general usage.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-yellow-special-pikachu-edition/ Pokémon.com - Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition]</ref> ''Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition'' is also the title used in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afo0sk9VNww Nintendo World Pokémon Series Showcase]. [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] refers to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition'' in Pikachu's trophy description.

In the Virtual Console release, the game is referred to as ''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition'' on the Nintendo eShop and in the manual. Like many games, it is abbreviated on the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, being referred to as ''Pokémon Yellow Version''.

==Development==
{{main|Pokémon Yellow beta}}

==Reception==
Like {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, Yellow was also well received by the press. Like its predecessors, it received a perfect 10/10 "Masterful" rating from IGN.<ref>[http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/012/012045.html IGN: Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> However, it was criticized as being "just a stopgap to help us wait for the {{game|Gold and Silver|s|real sequels}}".<ref>[http://reviews.cnet.com/legacy-game-platforms/pokemon-yellow-game-boy/4505-9882_7-30965879-2.html?tag=txt;page Pokemon Yellow (Game Boy) Legacy game platform reviews - CNET Reviews] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Yellow received a slightly lower average score than Red and Blue of about 85% on GameRankings. Despite this, it was the site's top rated [[Game Boy]] game in the year of its release, 1999.<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/gameboy/198314-pokemon-yellow-version-special-pikachu-edition/index.html Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition for Game Boy] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD}}
The soundtrack for {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} and {{game|Red and Blue|s}} also applies to Pokémon Yellow. However, Yellow added three tracks that are absent from the official soundtrack, which precedes the release of Yellow by ten months. These additional tracks were also composed by [[Junichi Masuda]].

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

==Flyers==
Dated August 3, 1998 ([http://gamedic.jpn.org/museum/tirasi/gb_rpg/ source])
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==Trivia==
* The game's Japanese release date of September 12, 1998 was intentionally timed to coincide with the release of a movie, being released two months after [[M01]].<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/ipkj/vol1/index2.html {{j|社長が訊く『ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー』}}]</ref><ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/pokemon/0/1 Iwata Asks : Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version : The King Of Portable Toys]</ref>
** As such, it came out in Japan before the [[Game Boy Color]], which was not released until October 21, 1998.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/hardware/color/ {{j|ゲームボーイカラー}}]</ref> This explains the lack of Game Boy Color support in the Japanese versions, with the game using a yellow palette by default when played on a Game Boy Color, [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Game Boy Advance SP]], or [[Game Boy Player]], much like the red, green, and blue palettes respectively used by {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green,}} and {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}.
** Pokémon Yellow was also announced and released after [[Game Freak]] postponed {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, which were originally set to come out in March 1998.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n12/swgbsoft/swgb03.html {{j|SPACEWORLD'97 出展　GAME BOYソフト}}]</ref> Instead, [[Pokémon Pikachu]] came out that month.
** The special Pikachu Yellow model of the [[Game Boy Printer]] was also exclusively released in Japan on September 12, 1998.<ref>[http://maru-chang.com/hard/gb/ {{j|DMG/MGB/CGB：ゲームボーイ}}]</ref><ref>[http://www.geocities.jp/hagane0772/rekisi.html {{j|ポケモンの歴史}}]</ref>
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, which reimplemented the [[walking Pokémon]] mechanic that was introduced in Yellow, were released in Japan exactly 11 years after Yellow was released in Japan.
* The two available starter Pokémon of this game, {{p|Pikachu}} ({{ga|Red|player}}) and {{p|Eevee}} ({{ga|Blue|rival}}), are the only Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] to evolve with a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}.
* Out of all the [[core series]] [[Generation I]] games, this is the only one where {{p|Lickitung}} and {{p|Farfetch'd}} can be caught in the wild; in the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}} and {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}} as well as in the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}, these Pokémon are only available by means of an [[in-game trade]].
* It is the only localized game prior to [[Generation III]] to lack the [[Gotta catch 'em all!|slogan]] below the Pokémon logo.
* This is the only core series game influenced heavily by the anime.
* Pokémon Yellow is the only core series game in which the player cannot choose their own starter Pokémon, and whose starter is not {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type|Water}}.
* Pikachu had its [[cry]] changed to that of its anime counterpart for this game. [[Junichi Masuda]] details the modification of [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s voice to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech [[Game Boy]] in his [https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=144 Director's Column]. However, Pikachu's original cry was used in some parts of the game.
* Prior to the Virtual Console release announcement, Pokémon.com listed Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow with a PEGI rating of 3.
* The boxarts for [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]], Pokémon Yellow and [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver]] are the only three instances where the English ''Pokémon'' logo is shown partially covered by some element (in this case, Pikachu's ears).

==In other languages==
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==See also==
* {{appendix|Yellow walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/6437256808907399718/6437256808907399721 Miiverse - Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow Version Community]

==References==
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[[Category:Game Boy games]]
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[[Category:Pokémon Yellow|*]]
[[Category:Third versions]]
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[[Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]

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Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions

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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
'''Pokémon HeartGold Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターハートゴールド''' ''Pocket Monsters HeartGold'') and '''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターソウルシルバー''' ''Pocket Monsters SoulSilver'') are paired [[Generation IV]] [[remake]]s of the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

Much like how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} revisited the [[Generation I]] story of [[Kanto]], HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of [[Johto]], with the player's starting town being [[New Bark Town]]. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. Some aspects exclusive to {{v2|Crystal}} are also included. Like how FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto (such as {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Sinnoh|the Sinnoh starters}}) and vice versa.

{{ga|Kris}}, despite being the female counterpart of {{ga|Ethan|Crystal's player character}}, is not included as the female player character, with a {{ga|Lyra|new character}} instead taking her place. Whether she is chosen to be the [[player character]] or not, this new character will still appear in the game. The unselected protagonist will take a pseudo-[[rival]] role similar to the unselected characters of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, February 4, 2010 in Korea, March 14, 2010 in North America, March 25, 2010 in Australia and March 26, 2010 in Europe (this excludes {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, Luxembourg and parts of Belgium due to an in-game save error, with the patched copies later released on April 2, 2010).

==Plot==
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The plot of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver is mostly the same as Gold and Silver with a few changes and include plot elements exclusive to [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Pokémon Crystal]]. [[Player character|The player]], either {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Lyra}}, begins his/her journey from [[New Bark Town]], running an errand for [[Professor Elm]] to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house to discover what he was so excited about. Elm supplies the player with one of three Pokémon, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}}, for this errand. After Mr. Pokémon's discovery turns out to be an {{pkmn|Egg}}, the player returns to New Bark Town, only to find that a suspicious {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} seen lurking outside of Elm's lab earlier has stolen one of Elm's Pokémon— the one that the player's choice is weak to, coincidentally. Upon defeating him and returning to New Bark Town, the player gives the name of the boy (the player can choose any name, provided it fits under the seven-character limit; his name defaults to Silver in HeartGold and Heart in SoulSilver) to a police officer who has come to investigate the incident. Elm is amazed by the egg and insists on studying it, allowing the player to keep the Pokémon they traveled with as a [[starter Pokémon]]. From here, he encourages the player to journey across [[Johto]] and challenge the eight [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Falkner]], [[Bugsy]], [[Whitney]], [[Morty]], [[Chuck]], [[Jasmine]], [[Pryce]], and [[Clair]], and eventually the [[Pokémon League]]. With the first Gym in [[Violet City]] nearby, the player heads off on their adventure.

Upon arriving at Violet City, the player must first defeat the Elder [[Li]] at [[Sprout Tower]] before facing the Violet City Gym. He has just been defeated by Silver and after defeating Li, he gives the player {{m|Flash}}. After defeating Falkner for the {{Badge|Zephyr}}, Elm's assistant appears to give the player the egg, which will later hatch into a {{p|Togepi}}. Heading south towards [[Azalea Town]] by way of {{rt|32|Johto}} and [[Union Cave]], the player meets up with the villainous [[Team Rocket]], formed again after it was disbanded [[Generation I|three years prior]] in the neighboring [[Kanto]] region by {{ga|Red|a young Trainer}}. They are cutting off the tails of the {{p|Slowpoke}} that are sacred in Azalea, intending to sell them for a large profit. [[Kurt]], a local maker of specialty [[Poké Ball]]s, is greatly angered by this, and requests the player's help in chasing away Team Rocket and saving the Slowpoke. Though he falls into the [[Slowpoke Well]], hurting himself in the process, he begs the player to continue on to fight the organization with their Pokémon. After this has been done, and Team Rocket is chased away from Azalea, Kurt gives the player a {{ball|Lure}} and will make his specialty Poké Balls when brought any kind of [[Apricorn]], one per day. After defeating [[Bugsy]] in the [[Azalea Gym]] for the {{Badge|Hive}} and defeating the red-haired boy (Silver) once again, the player can journey into [[Ilex Forest]] to find the [[Charcoal]] maker's {{p|Farfetch'd}} and get {{HM|01|Cut}}. With this, Ilex Forest can be navigated through towards {{rt|34|Johto}}. On Route 34, a [[Pokémon Day Care]] is set up that is capable of raising two Pokémon at once. The Day Care functions the same way as in other [[Generation IV|Generation IV games]].

Venturing into [[Goldenrod City]], the player's third Badge, the {{Badge|Plain}}, awaits. After defeating [[Whitney]] and getting the Plain Badge, getting a [[SquirtBottle]] allows the player to move the {{p|Sudowoodo|strange tree}} blocking {{rt|36|Johto}} to the north. If it is [[Days of the week|Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday]], the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] will be on at the [[National Park]] on {{rt|35|Johto}}, as well. In [[Ecruteak City]], [[Bill]], the developer of the [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System]] is performing repairs on the [[Time Capsule]], and as the player arrives, he will finish, asking for them to come visit him in his parents' house in Goldenrod, where he will give away an {{p|Eevee}}. Another Gym is in Ecruteak City, where the {{type|Ghost}} Leader [[Morty]] battles for the {{Badge|Fog}}. The player encounters the [[legendary beasts]] in the [[Burned Tower]] and they [[Roaming Pokemon|run off]] around Johto. The player also meets [[Eusine]] who is studying the Burned Tower and takes interest in {{p|Suicune}}.

The player goes on through {{rt|38|Johto}} and {{rt|39|Johto}} to arrive in [[Olivine City]]. Once there, they learn from Silver that [[Jasmine]], the Gym Leader, is not available at the moment, since she is taking care of the [[Glitter Lighthouse|lighthouse's]] [[Amphy|Ampharos]] and refuses to leave until the Pokémon is given a [[SecretPotion|special medicine]] from [[Cianwood City]]. The player thus surfs their way through {{rt|40|Johto}} and {{rt|41|Johto}} to get to Cianwood City. There, they encounter the {{type|Fighting}} Leader [[Chuck]], who presents the player with the {{Badge|Storm}}. They get the SecretPotion from the Cianwood Pharmacy and goes back to Olivine City. Jasmine, relieved after getting her Ampharos's medicine, goes back to taking Gym challenges. Her Pokémon specialty is of the {{t|Steel}} type. When the player gets their sixth Badge, the {{Badge|Mineral}}, they travel to [[Mahogany Town]], through {{rt|42|Johto}}. The Gym is blocked by a man and the way to {{rt|44|Johto}} and the [[Ice Cave]] is blocked by a man trying to sell [[Rage Candy Bar]]s.

The player heads north to {{rt|43|Johto}} and the [[Lake of Rage]]. Upon entering the gate, two Rocket Grunts charge them {{pdollar}}1000 to go through. When the player gets to the lake, they encounter the [[Red Gyarados]]. After the player defeats, catches or flees from it, they get the {{key|II|Red Scale}}. A caped man named [[Lance]] appears on the shore and reveals Team Rocket's secret hideout to the player. The player goes back to Mahogany and goes through the hideout, along with Lance. Team Rocket's plan was to emit sound waves, inducing the {{p|Magikarp}} in the lake to evolve into {{p|Gyarados}}, which caused the effect of the [[Red Gyarados]]. Once the player defeats all the Rockets and disables the wave-emitting machine, they can challenge [[Pryce]], the town's {{type|Ice}} Gym Leader.

Upon defeating the Gym Leader and obtaining the {{Badge|Glacier}}, the player receives a phone call from Prof. Elm about a strange radio signal emitted by Team Rocket, trying to connect with their missing leader, [[Giovanni]]. The player goes to the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] to investigate. Once there, a Team Rocket Grunt tells the player only Team Rocket members are permitted to enter the tower. The player then goes into the tunnel, where a Team Rocket Grunt says they are looking for new recruits, then dresses the player in a Team Rocket grunt's uniform. The player is then permitted to enter the tower, but, all of a sudden, Silver enters, and tells the player off for thinking they look tough in the clothing. The player finds out the tower has been taken over by Team Rocket. When the player ascends to the top floor, they find the director of the Radio Tower, only to discover that he has been impersonated by a Rocket and that the real Director is actually locked in Goldenrod's basement. Once the player enters the basement, they are once again encountered by Silver, who intends to defeat Team Rocket all by himself. He still questions the way he treats his Pokémon. Once the player gets to the very bottom of the basement, they find the Tower's real Director. He gives the player the Card Key, so that they can access the higher floors of the Radio Tower.

After clearing all of the Rockets and defeating the {{tc|Executive|Rocket executives}}, effectively disbanding them, the player receives either a {{key|II|Rainbow Wing}} to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} or a {{key|II|Silver Wing}} to encounter {{p|Lugia}}, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively. The player then is allowed to go through the [[Ice Path]] and to [[Blackthorn City]]. There the player can challenge [[Clair]], the {{type|Dragon}} Gym Leader. Before giving the player the {{Badge|Rising}}, however, Clair makes the player go through a test to prove their worthiness. To complete this test, the player must enter the [[Dragon's Den]] and take a test before they receive the Rising Badge from Clair. Having obtained all 8 Badges, the player is given the Master Ball by Elm and is requested to visit the Kimono Girls to prove their worthiness. After defeating the Kimono Girls, the player will either go to the Bell Tower (HeartGold) or the Whirl Islands (SoulSilver) to encounter Ho-Oh (HeartGold) or Lugia (SoulSilver). Then the player is allowed to go east of New Bark into Kanto.

From New Bark Town, the path to the Pokémon League is to the east, across {{rt|27|Kanto}} and into [[Kanto]], then across {{rt|26|Kanto}} and through {{ka|Victory Road}} to the [[Indigo Plateau]]. When the player reaches the exit of Victory Road, Silver appears again and battles the player.

The [[Elite Four]] awaits the player if they have collected all eight Badges. When the player enters the League, they must face all four in sequence. [[Will]], who [[Pokémon training|trains]] {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, is first, followed by [[Koga]], whose specialty is {{t|Poison}}. [[Bruno]], who uses {{t|Fighting}} Pokémon, follows, and finally, [[Karen]], who specializes in the {{t|Dark}} type. After defeating these four, the reigning [[Pokémon Champion]], [[Lance]] whom the player met at the Lake of Rage, challenges the player to a final battle. After his defeat, Oak and his co-host on [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk|Pokémon Talk]], [[DJ Mary]], arrive and congratulate the player. Lance then takes the player to a back room and tells the player that they are admitted into the [[Hall of Fame]]. The credits roll.

===Postgame===
The player then returns to their bedroom in New Bark Town. They head downstairs and receive a message that Professor Elm has something for them. Returning to his lab the player receives an [[SS Ticket]] for the fast ship [[S.S. Aqua]] departing to the region of [[Kanto]], where many rare Pokémon live. The player boards the ship in Olivine City and is bombarded by a sailor looking for his daughter who got loose on the ship. Searching the whole ship, the player finds a sailor who is angry that his co-worker is asleep on the job. Finding him and challenging him to a battle, he runs out of his cabin to join the mate. The player later finds the missing girl in the bottom of the ship. The girl asks the player to play hide and seek with her. The man from before then finds the girl as she mentions that the player was playing with her. The girl's grandpa thanks the player as the ship arrives at [[Vermilion City]] in Kanto.

Deciding to take on the Gyms of Kanto, the player enters the Gym in Vermilion City, defeating [[Lt. Surge]] who specializes in {{t|Electric}} types, and earning the {{Badge|Thunder}}. The player travels north to [[Saffron City]] and enters the Gym there defeating [[Sabrina]], who specializes in {{t|Psychic}} types and had envisioned the player's arrival three years prior, and earns the {{Badge|Marsh}}. Still, in Saffron, the player encounters the {{OBP|Copycat|character}} in her new house who seems to have misplaced her Pokémon doll. Going back to Vermilion's [[Pokémon Fan Club]] the player sees the {{key|II|Lost Item}} and retrieves it bringing it back to the copycat who gives the player a {{key|II|pass}} to the Saffron [[Magnet Train]].

The player then travels west of Saffron to [[Celadon City]] and travels to the Gym taking on [[Erika]] and winning the {{Badge|Rainbow}}. Going back to Saffron and traveling east, the player comes to the [[Kanto Power Plant]] where they find that an important part of a machine in the plant has been stolen and they are unable to get the machine running. Traveling north of Saffron to [[Cerulean City]] the player finds out that a suspicious character has been hanging out around the Gym. Traveling north onto [[Kanto Route 24|Route 24]] the player finds and battles a [[Team Rocket]] grunt who is trying to revive the team unbeknownst to the fact that the team in Johto was disbanded by the player. The player defeats the grunt who admits that he dropped the part in the Cerulean Gym. The player goes to the Gym and retrieves the {{key|II|Machine Part}}. They return it to the Power Plant and the machine is once again made up and running.

The player then moves through the [[Rock Tunnel]], arriving at [[Lavender Town]], where they discover that the former [[Pokémon Tower]] has now become a Radio Tower for Kanto. Talking to the director inside the tower, they receive the Radio Expansion Card which allows them to listen to radio stations in Kanto as a reward for restoring power at the Power Plant. Traveling the length of the [[Silence Bridge]] and [[Kanto Route 13|Routes 13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]], and [[Kanto Route 15|15]], the player arrives at [[Fuchsia City]] and takes on the Gym Leader [[Janine]] who specializes in {{t|Poison}} types winning the {{Badge|Soul}}. Going back north to Cerulean and the up to Route 24, the player challenges the Nugget Crew and finds [[Misty]] with her boyfriend at [[Cerulean Cape]]. Misty's boyfriend runs off angering her until she realizes that the player is indeed, a challenger. The player returns to Cerulean Gym and takes on Misty's {{t|Water}} types winning the {{Badge|Cascade}}.

Returning again to Vermilion City, the player recalls the large Pokémon sleeping outside the entrance to [[Diglett's Cave]] on the eastern edge of town. He/she plays the Poké Flute Station on their radio which awakens and angers the Pokémon, a giant [[Snorlax]]. After capturing, defeating, or running away from it, the player enters and goes through the Diglett's Cave emerging on {{rt|2|Kanto}} just south of [[Pewter City]]. The player goes north to Pewter City and challenges [[Brock]] and his {{t|Rock}} types and earns the {{Badge|Boulder}}.

The player travels south across Route 2 and through [[Viridian Forest]] before arriving at [[Viridian City]] the player continues south to [[Pallet Town]] and the surfs to [[Cinnabar Island]]. There, the player sees {{ga|Blue}} who mentions how the town previously found on the island was destroyed in a volcanic eruption, and that the town's Gym Leader had to relocate his Gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]]. Blue then goes back to his own Gym in Viridian. The player travels east to the Seafoam Islands and find's [[Blaine]]'s {{type|Fire}} Gym within the islands and challenges him to earn the {{Badge|Volcano}}.

The player travels back to Viridian City and challenges Blue in his Gym, which does not seem to have any specialty in types, and defeats him to earn the {{Badge|Earth}}. The player goes back to Pallet Town and visits [[Professor Oak]] in his laboratory. Oak sees that the player has earned all of the Gym Badges in Kanto and, after giving him/her the [[HM08]], decides to allow him to enter [[Mt. Silver]], a mountain so dangerous the average Trainer is not allowed to enter it, to challenge {{ga|Red}} who has been the champion of Kanto for three years and trains there constantly. The player goes to Mt. Silver and climbs to the top to find Red training mutely, and challenges him to a battle. After a hard-fought battle, the player defeats Red becoming the new champion of Kanto and Red walks away without saying a word. The credits roll again.

==Blurb==
Prepare for thrilling new adventures as [[Legendary Pokémon]] awaken! Explore the Johto region as you catch, train, and battle with your favorite Pokémon by your side. Turn the tides—call forth the Legendary Pokémon!

==Changes from Pokémon Gold and Silver==
===Aesthetic changes===
* The game now uses Generation IV graphics.
* The male [[player character]] receives a redesign and is now called {{ga|Ethan}}, while {{ga|Kris}} is replaced by a new female player character called {{ga|Lyra}}.
* All the game's music is rearranged to better utilize the DS's sound capabilities. A [[GB Sounds|key item]] allows the player to switch back and forth freely between the arranged soundtrack and original chiptune soundtrack.
* Ambient sound effects are used with greater frequency than in previous games; for example, running water, blowing wind and the player walking through grass will produce audible noises.
* The [[Pokégear]] has been redesigned. There are a range of skins that can be used and changed at the player's will.
[[File:Pokédex HGSS.png|thumb|left|150px|Redesigned Pokédex]]
* Much like Kanto's was for its remakes, Johto's Pokédex has been redesigned. Unlike Kanto's remakes, which contained the same [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|regional Pokédex]] as the originals, [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|the original regional Pokédex]] for Johto has been [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|slightly altered]], including five [[Generation IV]] evolutions for Pokémon found in Johto.
* An image of certain locations, like in {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, appears when entering the location. Some of these images change depending on the time of day while others change the image of the Pokémon obtainable at the location on the image at random.
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s are redesigned once again. The Team Rocket {{tc|Executive}}s are also redesigned from Generation II, with four new ones appearing: [[Archer]], [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]]. Like how [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s followed a planetary naming scheme, the Executives are all named for various real-world rockets.
* The Tin Tower is renamed the [[Bell Tower]].
* {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} each have their own unique battle music, while the [[legendary beasts]] each use differently remixed versions of their battle theme from {{game|Crystal}}.
* All former [[Berry (Generation II)|Berry]] trees have become [[Apricorn]] trees.
* [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, {{ga|Silver}}, and {{ga|Red}} have animated battle sprites and battle intros, as in {{v2|Platinum}}. Many [[Gym]]s have been redesigned as well, some with new puzzles.
* {{m|Rock Smash}}, previously a TM usable on the field in the originals, is now a full-fledged HM as it has been since [[Generation III]]. {{m|Defog}} loses its HM status to the returning {{m|Whirlpool}}.
* {{m|Rock Climb}}, despite it not being available prior to [[Generation IV]], continues to be [[HM08]] and requires the [[Viridian Gym]] Badge. As a result, several caves and cliffs have markings which allow them to be scaled like in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* All Kanto Gym Leaders give out [[TM]]s.
* If the player turns off the battle scene in the Options menu, the Pokémon will not be animated when they come into battle, whereas in Platinum they were.
* The [[Magnet Train]]'s tracks can be seen overhead on {{rt|32|Johto}}, as well as in [[Goldenrod City]] where the tracks were previously on street-level.
* [[Pal Park]] is located where the closed [[Kanto Safari Zone]] once stood in [[Fuchsia City]].
* The player can now see how many Kanto Badges they have. In the original games, the player could only see how many Johto Badges they had.
* [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Cianwood City]], while sharing a theme in Generation II, now feature separate remixed variations of the same theme.
* Some music is changed, with [[Slowpoke Well]], [[Mt. Moon]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] changing their music to that which is used by [[Union Cave]], [[Dark Cave]] and [[Ice Path]], respectively. Music in Cerulean City and Fuchsia City, as well as on [[Route]]s {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, rather than taking the theme used in Pewter City, Celadon City, and on {{rt|3|Kanto}} as they did in the original Generation II games, keep the theme used in Generation I and Generation III. The music used on {{rt|2|Kanto}}, however, is different from any previous generation; the Generation II theme, a remix of Viridian Forest theme in Generation I, is used solely in Viridian Forest, while the theme used in Generation I and Generation III is, like in Generation II, only used on {{rt|1|Kanto}}. Route 2 instead uses the theme that first appears on {{rt|3|Kanto}}. [[Cinnabar Island]] also gets its own music, a remix of its original theme, instead of using the Saffron City theme.
* The Goldenrod City Radio Tower has an observation deck accessible via elevator. This replaces the second recording room.
* There are wind turbines standing in New Bark Town and on Route 14.
* When viewing the [[stats]] of a Pokémon outside of battle, one of the stat names will be very light blue, indicating which stat is decreased by the Pokémon's [[Nature]], and one will be very light red, indicating which stat is increased. If the Pokémon has a neutral Nature, none of the stats will be colored.
* The [[Glitter Lighthouse]] in [[Olivine City]] contains balconies that are used to navigate through the tower. While on the balconies, the overhead viewing angle of the player changes. This is the first such instance of camera angle variation in the core series games and would later be implemented in different variations in {{game|Black and White|s}}.

===Location changes===
[[File:HGSS JohtoKanto.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], the accessible regions in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
* Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by Lyra/Ethan and her/his family.
* The {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it exactly the same {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} seen in Platinum.
* Two new routes, {{rt|47|Johto}} and {{rt|48|Johto}}, are introduced near [[Cianwood City]]. They lead to a new {{safari|Johto}}, as well as the [[Embedded Tower]] and the [[Cliff Cave]].
* [[Mt. Silver]] is much bigger and [[Viridian Forest]] is not cut down.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] remain as they were in Generation III (though [[Blaine]] still takes part of the Seafoam Islands), allowing the [[legendary Pokémon]] that live inside them to be battled. {{p|Moltres}}, formerly found in {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Mt. Ember]], can be found in Mt. Silver.
* The [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] takes a role similar to Sinnoh's [[Battleground]], where the rematches between the player and Gym Leaders take place.
* The [[Pewter Museum of Science]] in [[Pewter City]] and the [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] in [[Cerulean City]] are open, although the latter is packing up.
* [[Union Cave]]'s ladder from 1F to B1F has been shifted north (now closer to the north entrance). There are also many minor changes to B1F.
* The {{rt|23|Kanto}} in Generation II is now a part of [[Indigo Plateau]]. Route 23 no longer exists.

===Gameplay changes===
* All 493 Pokémon are capable of [[walking Pokémon|following players]] similar to {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} in {{v2|Yellow}}. [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] is retained when a Pokémon is following the player. The player can interact with their Pokémon by pressing 'A' while facing it, so they can see how their Pokémon is feeling at the moment. In battle, like Yellow's Pikachu, they are sent out from the side of the screen, rather than from a Poké Ball, unless in certain situations, such as while riding the [[bicycle]], surfing, or going indoors with a large Pokémon.
* A new series of events precede encountering the [[version mascot]]s in both versions, and thus it is mandatory for the player to engage in battle with the version mascot in order to continue with the game and proceed to the [[Pokémon League]], similar to the plots of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. In the originals, it was completely optional to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* The five [[Kimono Girl]]s from {{DL|Ecruteak City|Kimono Dance Theater|the Dance Theater}} in [[Ecruteak City]] now have a significant role in the game. During the player's adventure, he/she can meet each Kimono Girl at different points of the game where they will ask the player to do them a small favor. After receiving the [[Master Ball]] from [[Professor Elm]] and before meeting the [[version mascot]], each Kimono Girl tests the player with a battle. Once all five are defeated, they proceed to the [[Bell Tower]] (in HeartGold) and [[Whirl Islands]] (in SoulSilver) where they will perform a dance to summon {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}, respectively.
** As these events were not part of the plot of the originals, the Kimono Girls were to be battled earlier on in the game at the Ecruteak Dance Theater in order to earn {{HM|03|Surf}} from a man once all five were defeated. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a mischievous [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|grunt}} inside the theatre needs to be battled instead.
* [[Kurt]] and [[Apricorn]]s make a return to the series along with the respective [[Poké Ball]]s. Apricorns are now carried by the player in a new item, the {{key|IV|Apricorn Box}}. As in {{v2|Crystal}}, Kurt can be given multiples of the same color Apricorn at once in order to make multiple Poké Balls.
* While the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Rainbow Wing}} and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Silver Wing}} only allow permission to climb the [[Bell Tower]] and enter Lugia's cave in the [[Whirl Islands]], respectively, the player cannot encounter their version's respective mascot until they obtain the [[Clear Bell]] in HeartGold and the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Tidal Bell}} in SoulSilver. Since the Tidal Bell cannot be obtained in HeartGold and the Clear Bell cannot be obtained in SoulSilver, those items are not required in those versions to encounter the opposite mascot.
* Unlike [[Generation II]], new tasks are put in to complete that are now required to progress the story forward, such as obtaining the [[Pokégear|Radio Card]] for the Pokégear to be able to challenge [[Whitney]], and the Kimono Girls and version mascot event must be completed to challenge the Elite Four.
* The [[RageCandyBar]] is now a [[key item]]. This is likely to prevent the player from trading it to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, which does not have any item data for it.
* Similarly to the event {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Regigigas}}'s effect on Platinum, the [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] unlocks an event near the [[Ilex Forest]] [[Ilex Forest Shrine|Shrine]], where the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] can be obtained.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]], [[Bag]], [[party]] interface, and the screen that pops up when pressing the ''Start'' or ''X'' buttons in the previous games all use the Nintendo DS's touch screen.
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] from other regions can be caught in the games. [[Hoenn]]'s legendaries, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, return in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, after Red has been defeated, and {{p|Rayquaza}} can be caught in both games if a Groudon from SoulSilver and a Kyogre from HeartGold are shown to Professor Oak. {{p|Latias}} (in HeartGold) or {{p|Latios}} (in SoulSilver) can be found roaming in [[Kanto]] later in the game after speaking to [[Steven Stone]]. The [[legendary birds]] can also be found in certain locations in Kanto while {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found at [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Cynthia]] makes an appearance in an event involving {{p|Arceus}}. This takes place in an area accessed from the [[Ruins of Alph]] that is far to the north, named the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]. This event allows players to obtain either {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} at level 1. The only way to obtain the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}} and Origin Forme Giratina in this game is to choose Giratina during this event.
* The [[Enigma Stone]] is an event key item that features a use similar to that of the [[Eon Ticket]]. It can allow other Eon Pokémon to be encountered (i.e. Latios in HeartGold and Latias in SoulSilver, respectively).
* {{m|Headbutt}}ing trees to locate certain Pokémon makes its return. However, this time it can also be used to collect Pokémon from [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] after the [[National Pokédex]] is acquired.
* The [[Gracidea]] can be obtained in the flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] by bringing any [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Shaymin}} to show them.
* [[Eusine]], a major character from {{game|Crystal}} who was not in the original Gold and Silver, appears, as do other aspects originally featured in Crystal.
* A new sidequest, the [[Pokéathlon]], features ten mini-games that pit Pokémon in athletic competitions. Its system appears to be analogous to that of {{pkmn|Contests}} from previous games.
[[Image:Pokewalker.png|thumb|right|150px|The Pokéwalker]]
* Like the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|GBA Wireless Adapter]] that came with {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a bonus is included with the purchase of HeartGold and SoulSilver: a [[Poké Ball]]-shaped {{wp|pedometer}} called the [[Pokéwalker]] that has the capacity to link to the two games and hold a Pokémon. Storing a Pokémon in this manner increases its [[experience]] and [[friendship]] as the wearer walks. Other Pokémon can be captured in exclusive Pokéwalker-only areas and then transferred to the main game.
* [[Apricorn]]s are now the only items collected from plants on the field. [[Berry|Berries]] are instead collected from {{tc|Juggler}}s in [[Violet City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] in exchange for [[shard]]s, through the [[Pokéwalker]]'s Dowsing function, hidden on the ground, or from the deliveryman in [[Poké Mart]]s sent by the player's [[mom]] (if the player allows their mom to save money). Because only a few Berries cannot be collected in these games, they must by traded over from other versions, similar to that of FireRed and LeafGreen. Though they cannot be grown on the ground like in [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]], they can be grown portably using the {{key|IV|Berry Pots}}, where the {{key|IV|SquirtBottle}} is controlled via the touch screen to water four Berries at a time.
* Using the [[Apriblender]], Apricorns can now also be mixed into drinks that increase a Pokémon's Pokéathlon stats by putting Apricorns in the blender and walking around.
* The [[Running Shoes]] are obtained in [[Cherrygrove City]] and can be permanently selected using the touchscreen [[menu]]. The selected item (from pressing Y or SELECT in previous games) is also on the touchscreen. Two items can be selected as opposed to just one.
* Due to the absence of the [[Vs. Seeker]], the [[Pokégear]] reintroduces an improved cell phone feature with a limitless call list. However, [[rematch|re-battling]] Trainers is now dependent on the day and time.
* Passing certain parts in the game can also affect the rematches by improving the team of the Trainers that can be re-battled. By defeating the Elite Four and then after collecting the 16 Badges the Pokémon team of that Trainer are fought at higher levels as long as each rematch phase has been fought at least once.
* [[Starter Pokémon]] from Kanto and Hoenn can be collected from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]], respectively, as appreciation for defeating Red.
* [[Photography|Commemorative photos]] can now be taken around Johto and Kanto with the player's partner Pokémon, team, [[Gym Leader]]s, and certain notable citizens.
* An {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive {{p|Celebi}} unlocks an encounter with former [[Team Rocket]] boss and Viridian Gym Leader [[Giovanni]]. Giovanni was mentioned repeatedly in the original Gold and Silver, but did not appear.
* Many Pokémon have acquired the ability to learn new moves and expand and improve their movesets; for example, {{p|Togepi}} can now learn {{m|Extrasensory}} through breeding.
* The [[GB Sounds]], a key item obtained after all 16 Badges have been obtained, allows players to swap the background music for the soundtrack from the original Gold and Silver, redone. New music tracks, such as the music that plays on Routes 47 and 48, also receive an 8-bit remix. However, not every track got an 8-bit remix and some can only be listened through the [[Pokémon Past Archive]] radio station in the Pokégear.
* When using the move {{m|Whirlpool}} outside of battle, instead of the whirlpool disappearing like in [[Generation II]], the player will simply surf over the whirlpools.
* The possibility of passing down [[individual values]] through {{pkmn|breeding}} depending on the [[EV-enhancing item]] that is held is carried over from [[Pokémon Platinum]].
* The Trainers that appear in Viridian City's [[Trainer House]] are now influenced by communication through two Pokéwalkers as opposed to the previous method of Mystery Gifting with the Game Boy Color's infrared port due to it being available from the start.
* During the player's initial battle with the rival, he is known as Passerby Boy, unlike in Gold and Silver, where he was identified as ???. Players are still required to name him later.
* The man in Ilex Forest, who previously gave out the TM for {{m|Headbutt}} in Generation II has become a [[Move Tutor]] for that move. This is due to the fact that Headbutt is no longer a TM. Unlike other Move Tutors, he does not require anything from the player to tutor the move, and will do it as many times as the player would like.
* Similar to {{game|Crystal}}, the [[legendary beasts]] can be caught from the moment the player sees them fleeing in the [[Burned Tower]], with the exception of {{p|Suicune}} who can only be encountered in battle at {{rt|25|Kanto}}, instead of at the [[Bell Tower]]. Suicune can be seen running around in certain locations across Johto and Kanto.
* The map in the [[Pokégear]] has the same function as the {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}} for the Pokétch in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to track [[roaming Pokémon]]. Additionally the player does not need to face {{p|Raikou}} or {{p|Entei}} (as well as {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}) in battle first to be able to track them.
* Trainers in [[Kanto]] will now give out their Pokégear numbers, whereas only Trainers on Routes 26 and 27 would do so in the original games.
* In the original Gold and Silver, the real Janine was in the lower left corner of the Gym, while one of her Gym Trainers was in the middle, where the Leader should be. This isn't the case in HeartGold and SoulSilver, where Janine was moved to the middle.
* It is now possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]. It is also now possible to Fly between Indigo Plateau or the Reception Gate and any location in either Kanto or Johto. Curiously, however, it's not possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}} and {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, whereas it was possible in FireRed and LeafGreen, but not in the original Gold and Silver.
* The clock reset interface from the original Pokémon Gold and Silver was removed, as was the case with {{game|Crystal}}. In its replacement is a microphone test interface which can be accessed via the button combination X,Y and Down on the title screen; though this feature, unlike the clock reset interface has been officially mentioned by Nintendo via the game instruction booklet.
* Any special Pokémon, such as {{p|Sudowoodo}}, can respawn to their specific location after the player defeats the [[Elite Four]] at any time, that is, if the Pokémon are first defeated.
* The ability to decorate the player's room, a feature introduced in the original Gold and Silver, is absent.
* After defeating the Elite Four, [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk]] can identify [[Pokémon outbreak]]s daily when accessed through the [[Pokégear]]'s radio. This also includes the six Generation II Pokémon whose outbreak formerly occurred when a specific trainer whose number that was stored in the Pokégear would contact the player to report the outbreak during Generation II.

==Pokémon==
As in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the primary Pokémon of the remakes are native to the Johto and Kanto regions. Due to advances in gameplay since the second generation, the regional Pokédex used in Gold and Silver (the [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]]) has been updated to include those Pokémon which [[evolution|evolve]] upon learning a new [[move]]. Rather than simply excluding these evolutions (as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} did with [[friendship]]-based evolutions), an improved [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] was established with 256 Pokémon: five more than the New Pokédex.

Similarly to other recently released Pokémon games, Pokémon from outside the regional Pokédex can be captured after defeating the [[Elite Four]] and earning the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]. Pokémon native to Sinnoh and Hoenn can be found in various methods. [[Pokémon outbreak|Swarms]] of Pokémon sometimes break out across the Johto and Kanto regions; oftentimes these are not native to either of the regions. Pokémon from other regions can be located by playing one of two special stations on the [[Pokégear]]'s radio function. There is a channel for Sinnoh Pokémon which plays only on Thursdays; the Hoenn channel only plays on Wednesdays. By having either of these programs turned on when in [[tall grass]] the chance of finding a foreign Pokémon increases. The [[Bug-Catching Contest]] also hosts, from time to time, Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokémon. They will only appear on Thursdays and Saturdays. The [[Johto Safari Zone]]'s customization option also allows for the finding of Pokémon from other regions.

In an apparent attempt to remove reliance on [[Generation III]] cartridges, [[starter Pokémon]] of Kanto and Hoenn can be obtained late in the game from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]] respectively. Some [[legendary Pokémon]] which were not included in the [[Generation II]] games, such as Kanto's [[legendary birds]] and {{p|Mewtwo}}, are also available.

===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]===
As in all [[core series]] Pokémon games, there are a number of Pokémon which can be found in one of the paired games, but not the other. A list of these Pokémon follows below.
{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:top"
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{heartgold color}}; border:5px solid #{{heartgold color light}}"
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! HeartGold
|-
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{heartgold color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|056|Mankey|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|057|Primeape|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|167|Spinarak|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|168|Ariados|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|231|Phanpy|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|232|Donphan|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}; border:5px solid #{{soulsilver color light}}"
|-
! SoulSilver
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground}}
|}
|}
|}

==Reception==
The games received an 8.5/10 "Great" rating from {{wp|IGN}}.<ref>[http://ds.ign.com/objects/143/14348189.html IGN: Pokemon SoulSilver Version] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref> Pokémon SoulSilver Version received an 87.94% at {{wp|Game Rankings}},<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/960100-pokemon-soulsilver-version/index.html Game Ranking: Pokemon SoulSilver Version] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref> ranking as the 10th best DS game of all time,<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/index.html Game Ranking: DS Games index] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref> while HeartGold Version received a slightly less 87.83%,<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/960099-pokemon-heartgold-version/index.html Game Ranking: Pokemon HeartGold Version] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref> also ranking the 6th most popular game, surpassed by {{wp|Super Scribblenauts}}, {{game|Diamond}}, {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|White}}, and {{game|Black}}.<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/index.html Game Ranking: DS Games index] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games. Much of the music is remixed from the music of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. It serves as the closest approximation to a soundtrack release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, which are the only paired versions that lack an official soundtrack release of the games' original tracks. Discs 1 and 2 of the soundtrack contain the rearrangements of Generation II music, in addition to the music assigned to new areas. Disc 3 of the soundtrack (based on the [[GB Sounds]] feature), is meant to emulate the style of 8-bit music. However, not all of the GB Sounds music is available on the CD.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver beta}}

==Trivia==
* Several figures were given away with pre-orders. People could receive a {{p|Ho-Oh}} figure by pre-ordering HeartGold, a {{p|Lugia}} figure by pre-ordering SoulSilver, and an {{p|Arceus}} figure by pre-ordering the Japanese versions of both HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* These games mark the tenth anniversary since the release of the original {{2v|Gold|Silver}}.
** The games were also released in Japan almost exactly one year after the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, and exactly eleven years after {{game|Yellow}}, the first game to feature walking Pokémon.
* Unlike how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} used completely different Trainer sprites from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, many [[Trainer class]]es shared between regions, like Hikers and Psychics, keep their {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} sprites in battle.
* The font used for the English titles of these games was changed from the one that has been used since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, while the Japanese logos are still in the same style used since those games. FireRed and LeafGreen also used a different font than the Hoenn games, however, it was still the same color. The fonts are Athenaeum Bold, Futura Extra Bold and Helvetica Black Condensed, respectively.
** Additionally, the Ho-Oh crest shaped like a heart and Lugia soul are used in the English logos, while the fire and leaf that appear on FireRed and LeafGreen's Japanese logos were not used in the English release.
* These games mark the first time that the English versions were announced before the games themselves came out in Japan.
* Because of [[HM05]]'s conversion from {{m|Defog}} to {{m|Whirlpool}}, these games are the first in which all available HMs teach damaging moves (both Defog and Flash, contained in HM05, prevented this in previous games).
* These are the first games in which major characters offer their Pokémon for a trade with the player, with [[Gym Leader]]s [[Brock]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Jasmine]], and [[Hoenn]]'s former Champion [[Steven Stone]] offering Pokémon of their specialty type in exchange for another.
** These are the first games in which an in-game trade accepts a Pokémon of any kind, with Jasmine accepting such in exchange for her Steelix.
* Unlike how {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s intro was an updated version of the opening from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver have an entirely new intro, using none of the footage from the intro of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. The intro however, uses some music that was in the original and the title screen displays 3D renders of Ho-Oh and Lugia in movement similar to the original title screens. They differ by HeartGold's intro featuring Ho-Oh at dawn and SoulSilver having Lugia at dusk (both at the beginning); additionally at the end with Suicune on cliff, screen moves towards sky in HeartGold and towards ocean in SoulSilver.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver include the {{pkmn|Champion}}s from each of the previous paired versions: {{ga|Blue}} from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, [[Lance]] from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, [[Steven Stone]] from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, and [[Cynthia]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* The credits of HeartGold and SoulSilver are the first to feature [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members and [[villainous teams|villainous team]] members.
* There is a minor quirk involving the [[Poké Mart]] signs, in which they are sometimes shown to be placed ''on'' the roots of trees, making it appear as if it was built there.
* Another minor quirk is that the player will sometimes seem to be standing in the same spot as large Pokémon following them, such as {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* The Pokédex entries for the Pokémon that existed in Gold and Silver are carried on over to HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, much as how FireRed used the entries from the Japanese Red and Green while LeafGreen used the entries from Blue.
* These titles are the first Pokémon games to be available domestically in {{pmin|Canada}} in French, other than just in English.
** Similarly, these titles are the second set of Pokémon games (after the original {{2v2|Red|Blue}}) to be released in {{pmin|Latin America}} in Spanish.
* In the Japanese versions of Gold and Silver, Phanpy and Donphan were exclusive to Gold, and Teddiursa and Ursaring were exclusive to Silver. In international versions of Gold and Silver, this was switched for unknown reasons: Teddiursa and Ursaring could be found in Gold, and Phanpy and Donphan could be found in Silver instead. However, ''all'' versions of HeartGold and SoulSilver have Phanpy/Donphan in HeartGold and Teddiursa/Ursaring in SoulSilver, making this inconsistent with international versions of Gold and Silver.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, have [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] specialists for every type except the {{t|Ground}} type. However, [[Giovanni]], a former Kanto Gym Leader who specialized in the Ground type, appears during a special event and can be battled.
* Unlike {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver do not track sudden changes of the system's clock, tricking the games into thinking it is a new day, letting daily events happen instead of them not occuring due to the games knowing the date has been changed.

===Errors===
* Two Pokédex entries in SoulSilver (but not HeartGold) contain typos. The first occurs in {{p|Froslass}}'s entry where the period at the end of the sentence is missing. The second occurs in {{p|Goldeen}}'s entry, where it states that its speed is 5 knots per hour. This does not make sense, since a knot is not a measure of distance. Rather, a knot is a measure of speed, so "5 knots" would be a unit of speed while "5 knots per hour" would be a unit of acceleration.
* A third nearly unnoticeable typo appears in both versions during [[Professor Oak]]'s congratulations speech, when the player has a completely filled [[National Pokédex]] (minus event Pokémon). One of his sentences, "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long!", uses a lowercase L instead of a capital I.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{HeartGold color}}|bordercolor={{SoulSilver color light}}
|ja=ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Or HeartGold et Version Argent SoulSilver
|de=Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver
|it=Pokémon Versione Oro HeartGold e Versione Argento SoulSilver
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 하트골드·소울실버|Pocket Monsters HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Oro HeartGold y Edición Plata SoulSilver}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough}}

==References==
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[[ja:ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー]]
[[pl:Pokémon Wersje Heart Gold i Soul Silver]]
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions

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|boxart2=LeafGreen EN US boxart.jpg
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|category=RPG
|players=up to 5
|link_method=[[Link cable]], [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|Wireless Adapter]], [[e-Reader]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation III]] [[core series]]
|cero=All
|esrb=E
|pegi=3
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|release_date_ja=January 29, 2004<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/fl/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
|release_date_na=September 9, 2004<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-firered-version-and-pokemontm-leafgreen-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=September 23, 2004
|release_date_eu=October 1, 2004<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/videogame-pokemontm-firered-version-and-pokemontm-leafgreen-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref>
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|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-firered-version-and-pokemon-leafgreen-version/ Pokémon.com]
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
'''Pokémon FireRed Version''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ポケットモンスターファイアレッド|Poketto Monsutā Faiareddo}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Firered'') and '''Pokémon LeafGreen Version''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ポケットモンスターリーフグリーン|Poketto Monsutā Rīfugurīn}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Leafgreen'') 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|Pocket Monsters Red & Green}}, and so feature all of the characters, plot elements, and challenges of them, but with several important upgrades to bring them up to speed with other Generation III games.

The [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]] was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for [[link cable]]s when trading between the two games (and later [[Pokémon Emerald Version]]). In later copies, it was sold separately.

FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games of the [[Game Boy Advance]], only behind [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]. They also received [[Nintendo]]'s ''{{wp|Nintendo Selects|Player's Choice}}'' awards.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The plot essentially follows the same storyline as [[Generation I]], with the {{player}} beginning in [[Pallet Town]]. After meeting [[Professor Oak]] while trying to leave for {{rt|1|Kanto}}, both the player and his or her [[rival]] are asked by Oak to choose a [[starter 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 starter whose [[type]] weakens that of the player's, and challenges the player to a {{pkmn|battle}}. During this Pokémon battle [[Professor Oak]] commentates.

After the battle has ended, Oak allows the two new Trainers to leave for their journey across [[Kanto]]. Stopping off in [[Viridian City]]'s [[Poké Mart]], the player will find that a {{key|III|Oak's 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 two [[Pokédex]]es, one for the player, and one for the rival, away to them, and sends them on their way. Viridian 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 teams|villainous team]], [[Team Rocket]] 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]], 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 on {{type|Water}} Pokémon. To the north, as well, there are two [[route]]s leading up to [[Bill]]'s cottage, where he will give the player a ticket for the [[S.S. Anne]], a luxury ship moored in {{ci|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|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|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, specializing 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 [[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 [[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 [[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 {{key|III|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 {{DL|Drink|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, he/she is 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 his/her 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 {{key|III|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 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]].

===Postgame===
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, and if the player has caught at least 60 Pokémon, will upgrade it and ask for the player to return 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 Ruby and the 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, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|vow to return one day]], and bring Team Rocket back to its 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, as well as some of them possessing new Pokémon. [[Cerulean Cave]], as well, is now open, and the powerful {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found there.

==Blurb==
Set off on a grand adventure to fulfil 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 [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire]] or [[Pokémon Colosseum]] to catch them all!

==Changes from Pokémon Red and Green==
[[Image:FireRed First Battle.png|thumb|300px|The battle screen]]
* The game now uses Generation III graphics and is in full color.
* {{Player|Players}} can now play as a {{ga|Leaf|female character}} as an alternative to the {{ga|Red|male character}}, which was the only option in [[Generation I]].
* As in all [[Generation III]] {{pkmn|games}}, Pokémon now have [[nature]]s, [[Ability|Abilities]], and [[gender]]s, and can [[held item|hold items]].
* 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. Once the [[Elite Four]] has been defeated, 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]].
* A help feature was added that can be activated by pressing the L or R buttons on the console. There is also another help feature in the form of the {{key|III|Teachy TV}}, which is given by an {{ka|old man}} in [[Viridian City]].
* When entering certain locations such as [[Viridian Forest]] or [[Diglett's Cave]], an image of the location appears.
* {{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}}. {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Sand-Attack}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}, and {{m|Gust}} have changed types.
* Pokémon retain their Generation II and III [[evolution]]ary 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.
* 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}}.
* [[Team Rocket]] has an expanded role in the game's post-Elite Four storyline, with a new base in the Sevii Islands.
* Battles with the wild [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}} feature a remixed battle theme. In addition, 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.
* One of [[Johto]]'s [[legendary beasts]] ({{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, or {{p|Suicune}}) will [[Roaming Pokémon|roam]] around Kanto after defeating the Elite Four and obtaining the National Pokédex. The beast that appears is the one that has a type advantage over the player's [[starter Pokémon]].
* [[Version-exclusive Pokémon]] and [[wild Pokémon]] distribution have been altered from the original games to account for new evolutions released in [[Generation II]].
* Pokémon can [[Pokémon 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 [[Berry|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]].
* 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 {{DL|Experience-affecting item|Exp. Share}}, the upgraded version of the Generation I item {{DL|Experience-affecting 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]] 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 [[Boon Island|Two Island]]. They can only be taught to the final evolved form of the player's [[starter Pokémon]], or other members of that same species.
* There is a new minigame corner, the [[Joyful Game Corner]], on [[Boon Island|Two Island]], where players can connect together, along with {{v2|Emerald}}, and can play multiplayer minigames ([[Pokémon Jump]] and [[Dodrio Berry Picking]]) over the [[Wireless Adapter|wireless communication system]]. This feature becomes usable after the events at [[Kin Island]].
* In non-Japanese versions, dialogue is colored blue or red depending on whether the speaker is male or female, respectively. Text from other sources, such as signs, remains black.
* The music has been remixed to take advantage of the [[Game Boy Advance]]'s power; however, the themes themselves remain the same (including a few Gold/Silver/Crystal themes being utilized in Islands Four to Seven of the Sevii Islands.
** However, the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} background music has been changed. In the original games, it played the [[Rocket Hideout]] theme, while in FireRed and LeafGreen, it plays the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} theme.
** In the original games, while battling the [[Elite Four]], only the battle with [[Lance]] used the Gym Leader background music; the standard Trainer background music was used for the other three Elite Four members. However, in FireRed and LeafGreen, the Gym Leader background music is used for all four Elite Four members.
** In the original games, when Professor Oak congratulates the player after becoming the Pokémon League Champion, a slower version of the Viridian/Pewter/Saffron City background music plays. However, in FireRed and LeafGreen, a happier-toned version of the Pallet Town background music plays when Professor Oak appears to congratulate the player.
* {{p|Ponyta}} and {{p|Magmar}} (LeafGreen only) 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]].
* {{p|Deoxys}} debuts two new forms: Attack Forme (FireRed) and Defense Forme (LeafGreen), which appear exclusively in the respective games.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] in these games is very similar to the one in the original {{game|Red and Green|s}}, which was never released outside of Japan. The only difference is the Generation III addition of {{m|Rock Smash}} boulders.

==[[Version-exclusive Pokémon|Version exclusives]]==
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 a majority of {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} must be traded from a [[Hoenn]]-based game; only three Generation III Pokémon — {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Wynaut}}, and {{p|Deoxys}} — can be obtained in FireRed and LeafGreen.
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{{Moveentrytm|023|Ekans|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|024|Arbok|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|044|Gloom|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|045|Vileplume|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|054|Psyduck|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|055|Golduck|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|090|Shellder|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|091|Cloyster|2|Water|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|182|Bellossom|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|195|Quagsire|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|211|Qwilfish|2|Water|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Attack}}
|}
|}
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{leafgreen color}}; border:5px solid #{{leafgreen color light}}"
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! LeafGreen
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{{Moveentrytm|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|Sandslash|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|120|Staryu|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|121|Starmie|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|183|Marill|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|184|Azumarill|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|223|Remoraid|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|224|Octillery|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Defense}}
|}
|}
|}

==Compatibility==
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 [[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}}, but only after the player has obtained the {{key|III|Ruby}} and {{key|III|Sapphire}} and given them to [[Celio]].

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 transferred via [[Pal Park]], and some {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} can be found using [[dual-slot mode]]. Pokémon obtained in these games can be transferred forward to [[Generation V]] games by transferring through a Generation IV game.

==Reception==
FireRed and LeafGreen received strong sales. Over 800,000 copies were sold in Japan over the first week of release. This number was lower than that of counterparts {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}; this has been attributed to the fact that they are remakes.<ref>[http://au.gameboy.ign.com/articles/488/488976p1.html IGN: Pokemania] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Nintendo remarketed the games as "Player's Choice" two years after the initial release; this re-release did not include the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|Wireless Adapter]] that came with the original release.

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>[http://au.gameboy.ign.com/articles/544/544549p1.html IGN: Pokemon FireRed Version Review] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Generally, the games scored highly. ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' magazine gave them 4.5/5, and labeled the games as "great".<ref>''Nintendo Power'' magazine. Issue 184; page 123. October 2004.</ref>

==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}}.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen beta}}

==Trivia==
[[File:S S Anne truck FRLG.png|thumb|270px|right|The infamous truck]]
* The LeafGreen [[Pokédex]] entries are the same as those in the original {{game|Red and Blue|s}} as well as the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] for the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}. The FireRed entries for the same Pokémon are the same as those in the original {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
* Even though {{game|Red and Blue|s|Red Version was paired with Blue Version}} outside Japan, LeafGreen was not retitled in its international release.
** According to [[Junichi Masuda]], LeafGreen was not retitled to match Blue internationally for the following reasons: 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. [[Game Freak]] 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.
* {{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, there is a {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Lava Cookie}} hidden on the dock, which normally cannot be obtained until much later in the game.
* Along with the original [[Generation I]] games, these are the only core series games that do not involve a [[legendary Pokémon]] in their main plot. Incidentally, they are also the last [[core series]] Pokémon games to feature a non-legendary Pokémon on the cover.
* 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.
* In the end credits, the [[version 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}};"
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| 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:Green JP boxart.jpg|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Red JP boxart.jpg|90px|]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Blue JP boxart.jpg|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{yellow color dark}}; background: #{{yellow color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Yellow JP boxart.png|90px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pocket Monsters Green}} boxart
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pocket Monsters Red}} boxart
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pocket Monsters Blue}} boxart
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pocket Monsters Yellow}} boxart
|}
===Typographical errors===
* The [[species]] names present in FireRed and LeafGreen are cut off in early English releases of the games, most specifically those species names made up of more than one word with a space in between. This causes Pokémon like {{p|Pidgey}} to be listed as "Tiny Pokémon" rather than "Tiny Bird Pokémon." [[Pokédex data structure in Generation III|Internal game data]] lists the species name the same as it appears in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and other games, indicating a glitch in the Pokédex where a blank space is confused for the terminating byte for the name. This was addressed in the later Player's Choice releases of the game. This is the easiest way to tell whether the game in question is a v1.0 or v1.1 release.
* If a FireRed or LeafGreen cart is present in Slot 2 of the [[Nintendo DS]], the migration feature in the menu screen 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 mistake was fixed in {{game|Platinum}}, which removed the space.
* In {{key|III|Teachy TV}}, during the program about registering items, the second instance of the word pocket in the phrase "<sc>Key Items Pocket</sc>" is misspelled as "pokcet". This was not addressed in v1.1.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{firered color}}|bordercolor={{leafgreen color light}}
|ja=ポケットモンスターファイアレッド・リーフグリーン
|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 and LeafGreen}} {{tt|*|Although these games were not translated into Korean, these names are still used on official Pokémon material in South Korea}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Rojo Fuego y Edición Verde Hoja}}

==See also==
* {{appendix|FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough}}

==References==
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{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|*]]
[[Category:Game Boy Advance games]]

[[pt:Pokémon FireRed e LeafGreen]]

[[de:Pokémon Feuerrote Edition und Blattgrüne Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Ediciones Rojo Fuego y Verde Hoja]]

[[fr:Pokémon Versions Rouge Feu et Vert Feuille]]
[[it:Pokémon Rosso Fuoco e Verde Foglia]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターファイアレッド・リーフグリーン]]
[[pl:Pokémon Wersje Fire Red i Leaf Green]]
[[zh:神奇宝贝火红叶绿版]]