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Talk:Latias (Pokémon)

2016-12-11T11:42:51Z

Gerrie333: /* Sprite changes */

Is it worth putting in the trivia that Latias and Latios are the only legendary Pokemon confirmed by the games to be species and not individuals? Except for maybe Manaphy, since something had to have laid the egg. - [[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]]

:<s>Multiple Mew and Lugia have been seen too.</s> [[User:PH1RESTRIKE| 1337Fire ]][[User talk:PH1RESTRIKE| ►strike! ]] 14:49, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:What I meant was, it's not really ''correct''-ish because it's really possible there are others. Take Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in Pokémon Snap for example. [[User:PH1RESTRIKE| 1337Fire ]][[User talk:PH1RESTRIKE| ►strike! ]] 14:55, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, I forgot about Snap. Thanks, sorry. - [[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]]

==Arceus==
"Latias is one of the few non-Flying-types who can learn Fly. The others are Mew, Smeargle, Vibrava, Flygon, Latios, and Giratina."

Does that mean that Arceus counts as flying type do to plates? [[User:riggins|Riggy(>0.0)>]]
:Yes, Arceus can be a Flying-type due to plates, so it doesn't count. Don't forget, use four tildes to sign your posts. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 09:37, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

::Then some should change Latios's version because it's trivia includes Arceus. [[User:riggins|Riggy(>0.0)>]]

== Latias's human Special form ==

Maybe we should put up a shot of her human form? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 21:58, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
:You mean...{{mov|Bianca}}? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 14:31, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::Not all Latias have human form. So it is not needed. --[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang95]] 12:14, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
:::I think Lovely Rose means [[a:File:Pokémon Special Latias human form.jpg|Latias's human form from Pokémon Special]], and I agree that it should be added to the "In the manga" section. However, I can't add it because the page is currently protected. --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 20:07, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

== Latias and Latios Species ==

Should it be mentioned in the trivia section that while Latios and Latias are one species in the anime, only with tons of sexual dimorphism, the games' internal coding considers them two separate species? What I mean is that they're different from Nidoran because an egg produced by either gender Nidoran can also hatch into either gender Nidoran, but an egg produced by a Latias can only hatch into a Latias, and an egg laid by a Latios can only hatch into a Latios. I bred them using Action Replay, and all the eggs produced by Latias and Ditto hatched into Latias, all the eggs produced by Latios and Ditto hatched into Latios, and all the eggs produced by Latios and Latias hatched into Latias.--[[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]] 01:38, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:GameFreak didn't want you to be able to breed them in the first place, do you think they would do something that clever with something you shouldn't be able to do?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:03, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::They also didn't want you to be able to make Arceus ??? type, but they gave it a sprite for that type anyway.--[[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]] 13:57, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:::Trying to breed a Latios from a Latias wouldn't make your game crash like ???-type Arceus would (stopping game crashes is in fact the only reason you can get eggs from Lati@s at all) its just not very clever is all.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 14:01, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

== Location in HGSS ==

It only appeared in SoulSilver? --[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang95]] 12:13, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
:If you mean Latios, then yes, it only appears in SoulSilver, while it's female counterpart only appears in HeartGold. I hope I answered your question. [[User:BisumitoIsSnazzy|BisumitoIsSnazzy]] ([[User talk:BisumitoIsSnazzy|talk]]) 20:54, 27 August 2012 (UTC)

== Sprite eyecolor in Gen4 ==

It looks to me that Latias' eye color of the shiny sprite changes between DP (gold) and Platinum/HGSS (green). The backsprite is still gold. Can someone confirm that? [[User:RWMVG1DC|RWMVG1DC]] 14:25, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

This is wrong. Latias' shiny backsprite in Platinum/HGSS uses the green eyes (I used a PAL cartridge and a USA ROM to test this). I don't know if diamond and pearl use the gold eye color for the backsprite so I couldnt test this. I'm now asking if it's okay to change this to how it's supposed to be. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 23:01, 10 December 2016 (UTC)

== Sprite changes ==

So... the sprite table's listing the Platinum sprite being the same as the HGSS one. But it's definetly displaying as the DP one on my Platinum (???) and the newer sprite on my SS (as it should). Can someone double-check this on their own Plat to make sure that I'm not insane (or if they slipped the newer sprite in the English Plat or something) and before I fiddle around with the images? And does this sound too confusing for anybody to understand? ?_? ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 21:35, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

What language was the cartridge in? In my PAL cartridge it shows the green eyes. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 11:42, 11 December 2016 (UTC)

==Origin==
Since it & Blaziken were originally the same Pokemon, could Latias (& Latios) also be based on Junglefowl/Chickens? Worth noting I think.[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 21:49, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

I found about beings called "Aeons" that have genders, and angel-like, and normally comes in pairs. lati@s might be baised off of that due to being in pairs, and having genders. they have levitate, so they might be angel-like.
[[User:Rockets-mew-of-vp|Rockets-mew-of-vp]] 22:02, 27 December 2010 (UTC)
:Sounds plausible, given that they are called the ''Eon Pokemon'', could you post a link to verify it? '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 16:23, 28 December 2010 (UTC)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeon#In_Gnosticism

Rockets-mew-of-vp is an associate of mine. I was the one that explained to him the connection I saw between the Eon Pokemon and Aeons. In the article, it explains that certain Aeons are immaterial beings of concepts. They are emanations from God, they also emanate other aeons. 32 appear to exist in all, 34 in certain interpretations. This may also explain how it is they have genders and are incapable of mating, yet have more than one exist at a time. Though in games canon, Kyogre, Groudon, and Raquaza appear in two different regions, but are native to only one and being one of a kind each.

Another reason being, as of you course you have gathered, is that the words "eon" and "aeon" are the same, it is only in North America that the word is spelled as "eon" rather than "aeon". They are both the same word having the same general meaning of a great span of time. All information I have gathered on the subject matter has been from wikipedia.
:I do think it is highly likely that the Lati were based on the Aeons and that should definitely be added to the Origin section (it kinda puts my Junglefowl theory to shame...) '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 01:33, 30 December 2010 (UTC)

== Wrong file ==

The "Blaziken/Latias" Trivia links the wrong archive page. It links to Latias_Combusken, not Latias_Blaziken [[User:Togelover|Togelover]] 23:15, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

== Evobox ==

Since Latias & Latios are the same Pokemon, but with gender differences (like [[Talk:Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)#Evo box|Nidoran]], & [[Talk:Volbeat (Pokémon)#Evolution Section|Volbeat/Illumise]]), this should be represented in the Evolution section
{{User:Vuvuzela2010/Template: Evobox/Lati}}
'''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 19:14, 5 June 2011 (UTC)
:No, because, unlike the Nidorans and Volbeat/Illumise, they don't breed into eachother, and are thus not technically related in the games. I hope the way I worded this was not offensive. [[User:BisumitoIsSnazzy|BisumitoIsSnazzy]] ([[User talk:BisumitoIsSnazzy|talk]]) 21:03, 27 August 2012 (UTC)

== No Red Eyes ==
Latias is NOT the only Pokémon you can summon with a ranger sign that has non-red eyes. I looked at Graveler, Aipom, and Aron, and THEIR Sugimori art shoes them with black, blue, and blue eyes, respectively. I bet there's even more. As long as we can't ''add'' trivia, I'm ''removing'' it. [[User:EvilKirikizan|EvilKirikizan]] 01:23, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
:[[Ranger_Signs#Storyline|This is what it's referring to.]] [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:28, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
::Er...additionally it says ''legendary'' Pokémon. Last I checked, Graveler, Aipom, and Aron aren't legendary... [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:34, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

== Latias in Anime ==

Didn't Nurse Joy have a Latias that she used against Brock's brother's Rhyperior in a gym inspection? Not sure if that caunts as showing up in the anime or not, since Ash wasn't in that episode. --[[User:JacobCrystal|JacobCrystal]] 02:23, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
:Yes. Not sure why this page shows Nurse Joy's Latias yet doesn't mention it. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 02:25, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
:Oh wait, it is mentioned, never mind. It counts. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 02:27, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
::Hang on, there seems to be a problem. In the trivia section: "Latias and Lugia are the only legendary Pokémon in the anime to be seen being able to produce offspring." "Latias and Jirachi are, to date, the only Generation III Pokémon to have not appeared in the main anime series." Only one of these can be correct, so i'm going to delete the second entry about no appearance in the anime. [[User:PowerPlantRaichu|PowerPlantRaichu]] 11:43, 14 May 2012 (UTC)
:::Yeah, no one seemed to remove it once latias did make an anime appearance.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 11:54, 14 May 2012 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon Recruitment Error? ==

I have read somewhere that in PMD: Explorers of darkness, Time, and Sky that Latias and Latios actually join your team automatically after you help Latios rescue his sister, and I seem to remember it going that way. Am I remembering this incorrectly? it says 0.1% for her recruitment rate... [[User:Nokota|Nokota]] ([[User talk:Nokota|talk]]) 12:08, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
:Wrong games. They join automatically in Red and Blue Rescue Teams. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 12:09, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

==Mega Latias Stats==

Found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I2m4ls0kcY this] when scouring the internets :) Not officially revealed yet, but Latiasite can be accessed using a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQ9L1Z6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 cheating device]. [[User:4Jmaster|4Jmaster]] ([[User talk:4Jmaster|talk]]) 03:58, 28 February 2014 (UTC)

=====Mega Latias=====
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dragon |
type2=psychic |
HP= 80 |
Attack=100 |
Defense=120 |
SpAtk= 140 |
SpDef= 150 |
Speed= 110 }}

== So, is there any specific reason why X/Y movesets for Latias/Latios are not present? ==

Shouldn't at least the TM/HM list be here and in Latios' page? OR/AS are confirmed to have different TM/HM lists than X/Y as Flash and Rock Smash are apparently going to be HMs. [[User:Trainer Yusuf|Trainer Yusuf]] ([[User talk:Trainer Yusuf|talk]]) 08:52, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
:I'd like to have a source that's reliable (ie. no Serebii or such) that can confirm this. While Rock Smash sounds plausible, I don't know why would they bring back Flash as a HM, considering that aside from being used in {{tt|3 puzzles|Ruins of Alph, Ancient Tomb in Emerald and Abyssal Ruins}}, it wasn't ever needed. But then again, Cut wasn't needed to complete the Hoenn games, so who knows...[[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 08:58, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
::Rock Smash was added to the Hoenn section of HM by {{u|SnorlaxMonster}} [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=HM&diff=2145318&oldid=2143554 here]. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 09:09, 18 July 2014 (UTC)

== Clair on a Latias? ==

Does anyone else notice that the early artwork of the female trainer looks like Clair? I've seen different variants of the artwork, but one version (of the artwork, with the picture) has a rider that bears a slight, yet striking resemblance to Clair. Is this possible? [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 18:30, 10 December 2014 (UTC)

== Mega in XY ==

It's possible to get Mega Latias in X and Y by trading the Latiasite to the games. So shouldn't the Mega "sprite" be listed under those games? [[User:TeridaxXD001|TeridaxXD001]] ([[User talk:TeridaxXD001|talk]]) 02:00, 22 January 2015 (UTC)

== Platinum backsprite mistake ==

In the [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Latias_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#Sprites Sprites] section of latias' page there is a mistake in Pokemon platinum's shiny backsprite. Just like in HGSS the eyes should be green, not the light shade of orange the normal sprite uses. This isn't something unique to the PAL version (the one that I own) because this is also the sprite that the NTSC version uses (I used an USA ROM to test this). Should I change the sprite and edit the sprite's [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Spr_b_4d_380_s.png Archive] page or just let it be? [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 22:46, 10 December 2016 (UTC)
:Sprite trivia is not allowed as it can easily be seen by looking at the template above.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:15, 11 December 2016 (UTC)
::I don't think they're saying they want to add sprite trivia; I think they're saying we're using the wrong sprite and we need to be using a different image file. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 06:04, 11 December 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Latias (Pokémon)

2016-12-10T23:01:08Z

Gerrie333: /* Sprite eyecolor in Gen4 */

Is it worth putting in the trivia that Latias and Latios are the only legendary Pokemon confirmed by the games to be species and not individuals? Except for maybe Manaphy, since something had to have laid the egg. - [[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]]

:<s>Multiple Mew and Lugia have been seen too.</s> [[User:PH1RESTRIKE| 1337Fire ]][[User talk:PH1RESTRIKE| ►strike! ]] 14:49, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:What I meant was, it's not really ''correct''-ish because it's really possible there are others. Take Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in Pokémon Snap for example. [[User:PH1RESTRIKE| 1337Fire ]][[User talk:PH1RESTRIKE| ►strike! ]] 14:55, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, I forgot about Snap. Thanks, sorry. - [[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]]

==Arceus==
"Latias is one of the few non-Flying-types who can learn Fly. The others are Mew, Smeargle, Vibrava, Flygon, Latios, and Giratina."

Does that mean that Arceus counts as flying type do to plates? [[User:riggins|Riggy(>0.0)>]]
:Yes, Arceus can be a Flying-type due to plates, so it doesn't count. Don't forget, use four tildes to sign your posts. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 09:37, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

::Then some should change Latios's version because it's trivia includes Arceus. [[User:riggins|Riggy(>0.0)>]]

== Latias's human Special form ==

Maybe we should put up a shot of her human form? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 21:58, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
:You mean...{{mov|Bianca}}? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 14:31, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::Not all Latias have human form. So it is not needed. --[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang95]] 12:14, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
:::I think Lovely Rose means [[a:File:Pokémon Special Latias human form.jpg|Latias's human form from Pokémon Special]], and I agree that it should be added to the "In the manga" section. However, I can't add it because the page is currently protected. --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 20:07, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

== Latias and Latios Species ==

Should it be mentioned in the trivia section that while Latios and Latias are one species in the anime, only with tons of sexual dimorphism, the games' internal coding considers them two separate species? What I mean is that they're different from Nidoran because an egg produced by either gender Nidoran can also hatch into either gender Nidoran, but an egg produced by a Latias can only hatch into a Latias, and an egg laid by a Latios can only hatch into a Latios. I bred them using Action Replay, and all the eggs produced by Latias and Ditto hatched into Latias, all the eggs produced by Latios and Ditto hatched into Latios, and all the eggs produced by Latios and Latias hatched into Latias.--[[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]] 01:38, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:GameFreak didn't want you to be able to breed them in the first place, do you think they would do something that clever with something you shouldn't be able to do?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:03, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::They also didn't want you to be able to make Arceus ??? type, but they gave it a sprite for that type anyway.--[[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]] 13:57, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:::Trying to breed a Latios from a Latias wouldn't make your game crash like ???-type Arceus would (stopping game crashes is in fact the only reason you can get eggs from Lati@s at all) its just not very clever is all.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 14:01, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

== Location in HGSS ==

It only appeared in SoulSilver? --[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang95]] 12:13, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
:If you mean Latios, then yes, it only appears in SoulSilver, while it's female counterpart only appears in HeartGold. I hope I answered your question. [[User:BisumitoIsSnazzy|BisumitoIsSnazzy]] ([[User talk:BisumitoIsSnazzy|talk]]) 20:54, 27 August 2012 (UTC)

== Sprite eyecolor in Gen4 ==

It looks to me that Latias' eye color of the shiny sprite changes between DP (gold) and Platinum/HGSS (green). The backsprite is still gold. Can someone confirm that? [[User:RWMVG1DC|RWMVG1DC]] 14:25, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

This is wrong. Latias' shiny backsprite in Platinum/HGSS uses the green eyes (I used a PAL cartridge and a USA ROM to test this). I don't know if diamond and pearl use the gold eye color for the backsprite so I couldnt test this. I'm now asking if it's okay to change this to how it's supposed to be. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 23:01, 10 December 2016 (UTC)

== Sprite changes ==

So... the sprite table's listing the Platinum sprite being the same as the HGSS one. But it's definetly displaying as the DP one on my Platinum (???) and the newer sprite on my SS (as it should). Can someone double-check this on their own Plat to make sure that I'm not insane (or if they slipped the newer sprite in the English Plat or something) and before I fiddle around with the images? And does this sound too confusing for anybody to understand? ?_? ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 21:35, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

==Origin==
Since it & Blaziken were originally the same Pokemon, could Latias (& Latios) also be based on Junglefowl/Chickens? Worth noting I think.[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 21:49, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

I found about beings called "Aeons" that have genders, and angel-like, and normally comes in pairs. lati@s might be baised off of that due to being in pairs, and having genders. they have levitate, so they might be angel-like.
[[User:Rockets-mew-of-vp|Rockets-mew-of-vp]] 22:02, 27 December 2010 (UTC)
:Sounds plausible, given that they are called the ''Eon Pokemon'', could you post a link to verify it? '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 16:23, 28 December 2010 (UTC)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeon#In_Gnosticism

Rockets-mew-of-vp is an associate of mine. I was the one that explained to him the connection I saw between the Eon Pokemon and Aeons. In the article, it explains that certain Aeons are immaterial beings of concepts. They are emanations from God, they also emanate other aeons. 32 appear to exist in all, 34 in certain interpretations. This may also explain how it is they have genders and are incapable of mating, yet have more than one exist at a time. Though in games canon, Kyogre, Groudon, and Raquaza appear in two different regions, but are native to only one and being one of a kind each.

Another reason being, as of you course you have gathered, is that the words "eon" and "aeon" are the same, it is only in North America that the word is spelled as "eon" rather than "aeon". They are both the same word having the same general meaning of a great span of time. All information I have gathered on the subject matter has been from wikipedia.
:I do think it is highly likely that the Lati were based on the Aeons and that should definitely be added to the Origin section (it kinda puts my Junglefowl theory to shame...) '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 01:33, 30 December 2010 (UTC)

== Wrong file ==

The "Blaziken/Latias" Trivia links the wrong archive page. It links to Latias_Combusken, not Latias_Blaziken [[User:Togelover|Togelover]] 23:15, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

== Evobox ==

Since Latias & Latios are the same Pokemon, but with gender differences (like [[Talk:Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)#Evo box|Nidoran]], & [[Talk:Volbeat (Pokémon)#Evolution Section|Volbeat/Illumise]]), this should be represented in the Evolution section
{{User:Vuvuzela2010/Template: Evobox/Lati}}
'''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 19:14, 5 June 2011 (UTC)
:No, because, unlike the Nidorans and Volbeat/Illumise, they don't breed into eachother, and are thus not technically related in the games. I hope the way I worded this was not offensive. [[User:BisumitoIsSnazzy|BisumitoIsSnazzy]] ([[User talk:BisumitoIsSnazzy|talk]]) 21:03, 27 August 2012 (UTC)

== No Red Eyes ==
Latias is NOT the only Pokémon you can summon with a ranger sign that has non-red eyes. I looked at Graveler, Aipom, and Aron, and THEIR Sugimori art shoes them with black, blue, and blue eyes, respectively. I bet there's even more. As long as we can't ''add'' trivia, I'm ''removing'' it. [[User:EvilKirikizan|EvilKirikizan]] 01:23, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
:[[Ranger_Signs#Storyline|This is what it's referring to.]] [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:28, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
::Er...additionally it says ''legendary'' Pokémon. Last I checked, Graveler, Aipom, and Aron aren't legendary... [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:34, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

== Latias in Anime ==

Didn't Nurse Joy have a Latias that she used against Brock's brother's Rhyperior in a gym inspection? Not sure if that caunts as showing up in the anime or not, since Ash wasn't in that episode. --[[User:JacobCrystal|JacobCrystal]] 02:23, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
:Yes. Not sure why this page shows Nurse Joy's Latias yet doesn't mention it. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 02:25, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
:Oh wait, it is mentioned, never mind. It counts. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 02:27, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
::Hang on, there seems to be a problem. In the trivia section: "Latias and Lugia are the only legendary Pokémon in the anime to be seen being able to produce offspring." "Latias and Jirachi are, to date, the only Generation III Pokémon to have not appeared in the main anime series." Only one of these can be correct, so i'm going to delete the second entry about no appearance in the anime. [[User:PowerPlantRaichu|PowerPlantRaichu]] 11:43, 14 May 2012 (UTC)
:::Yeah, no one seemed to remove it once latias did make an anime appearance.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 11:54, 14 May 2012 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon Recruitment Error? ==

I have read somewhere that in PMD: Explorers of darkness, Time, and Sky that Latias and Latios actually join your team automatically after you help Latios rescue his sister, and I seem to remember it going that way. Am I remembering this incorrectly? it says 0.1% for her recruitment rate... [[User:Nokota|Nokota]] ([[User talk:Nokota|talk]]) 12:08, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
:Wrong games. They join automatically in Red and Blue Rescue Teams. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 12:09, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

==Mega Latias Stats==

Found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I2m4ls0kcY this] when scouring the internets :) Not officially revealed yet, but Latiasite can be accessed using a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQ9L1Z6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 cheating device]. [[User:4Jmaster|4Jmaster]] ([[User talk:4Jmaster|talk]]) 03:58, 28 February 2014 (UTC)

=====Mega Latias=====
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dragon |
type2=psychic |
HP= 80 |
Attack=100 |
Defense=120 |
SpAtk= 140 |
SpDef= 150 |
Speed= 110 }}

== So, is there any specific reason why X/Y movesets for Latias/Latios are not present? ==

Shouldn't at least the TM/HM list be here and in Latios' page? OR/AS are confirmed to have different TM/HM lists than X/Y as Flash and Rock Smash are apparently going to be HMs. [[User:Trainer Yusuf|Trainer Yusuf]] ([[User talk:Trainer Yusuf|talk]]) 08:52, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
:I'd like to have a source that's reliable (ie. no Serebii or such) that can confirm this. While Rock Smash sounds plausible, I don't know why would they bring back Flash as a HM, considering that aside from being used in {{tt|3 puzzles|Ruins of Alph, Ancient Tomb in Emerald and Abyssal Ruins}}, it wasn't ever needed. But then again, Cut wasn't needed to complete the Hoenn games, so who knows...[[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 08:58, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
::Rock Smash was added to the Hoenn section of HM by {{u|SnorlaxMonster}} [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=HM&diff=2145318&oldid=2143554 here]. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 09:09, 18 July 2014 (UTC)

== Clair on a Latias? ==

Does anyone else notice that the early artwork of the female trainer looks like Clair? I've seen different variants of the artwork, but one version (of the artwork, with the picture) has a rider that bears a slight, yet striking resemblance to Clair. Is this possible? [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 18:30, 10 December 2014 (UTC)

== Mega in XY ==

It's possible to get Mega Latias in X and Y by trading the Latiasite to the games. So shouldn't the Mega "sprite" be listed under those games? [[User:TeridaxXD001|TeridaxXD001]] ([[User talk:TeridaxXD001|talk]]) 02:00, 22 January 2015 (UTC)

== Platinum backsprite mistake ==

In the [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Latias_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#Sprites Sprites] section of latias' page there is a mistake in Pokemon platinum's shiny backsprite. Just like in HGSS the eyes should be green, not the light shade of orange the normal sprite uses. This isn't something unique to the PAL version (the one that I own) because this is also the sprite that the NTSC version uses (I used an USA ROM to test this). Should I change the sprite and edit the sprite's [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Spr_b_4d_380_s.png Archive] page or just let it be? [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 22:46, 10 December 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Latias (Pokémon)

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Is it worth putting in the trivia that Latias and Latios are the only legendary Pokemon confirmed by the games to be species and not individuals? Except for maybe Manaphy, since something had to have laid the egg. - [[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]]

:<s>Multiple Mew and Lugia have been seen too.</s> [[User:PH1RESTRIKE| 1337Fire ]][[User talk:PH1RESTRIKE| ►strike! ]] 14:49, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:What I meant was, it's not really ''correct''-ish because it's really possible there are others. Take Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in Pokémon Snap for example. [[User:PH1RESTRIKE| 1337Fire ]][[User talk:PH1RESTRIKE| ►strike! ]] 14:55, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, I forgot about Snap. Thanks, sorry. - [[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]]

==Arceus==
"Latias is one of the few non-Flying-types who can learn Fly. The others are Mew, Smeargle, Vibrava, Flygon, Latios, and Giratina."

Does that mean that Arceus counts as flying type do to plates? [[User:riggins|Riggy(>0.0)>]]
:Yes, Arceus can be a Flying-type due to plates, so it doesn't count. Don't forget, use four tildes to sign your posts. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 09:37, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

::Then some should change Latios's version because it's trivia includes Arceus. [[User:riggins|Riggy(>0.0)>]]

== Latias's human Special form ==

Maybe we should put up a shot of her human form? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 21:58, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
:You mean...{{mov|Bianca}}? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 14:31, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::Not all Latias have human form. So it is not needed. --[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang95]] 12:14, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
:::I think Lovely Rose means [[a:File:Pokémon Special Latias human form.jpg|Latias's human form from Pokémon Special]], and I agree that it should be added to the "In the manga" section. However, I can't add it because the page is currently protected. --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 20:07, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

== Latias and Latios Species ==

Should it be mentioned in the trivia section that while Latios and Latias are one species in the anime, only with tons of sexual dimorphism, the games' internal coding considers them two separate species? What I mean is that they're different from Nidoran because an egg produced by either gender Nidoran can also hatch into either gender Nidoran, but an egg produced by a Latias can only hatch into a Latias, and an egg laid by a Latios can only hatch into a Latios. I bred them using Action Replay, and all the eggs produced by Latias and Ditto hatched into Latias, all the eggs produced by Latios and Ditto hatched into Latios, and all the eggs produced by Latios and Latias hatched into Latias.--[[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]] 01:38, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:GameFreak didn't want you to be able to breed them in the first place, do you think they would do something that clever with something you shouldn't be able to do?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:03, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::They also didn't want you to be able to make Arceus ??? type, but they gave it a sprite for that type anyway.--[[User:Celebi96|Celebi96]] 13:57, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:::Trying to breed a Latios from a Latias wouldn't make your game crash like ???-type Arceus would (stopping game crashes is in fact the only reason you can get eggs from Lati@s at all) its just not very clever is all.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 14:01, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

== Location in HGSS ==

It only appeared in SoulSilver? --[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang95]] 12:13, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
:If you mean Latios, then yes, it only appears in SoulSilver, while it's female counterpart only appears in HeartGold. I hope I answered your question. [[User:BisumitoIsSnazzy|BisumitoIsSnazzy]] ([[User talk:BisumitoIsSnazzy|talk]]) 20:54, 27 August 2012 (UTC)

== Sprite eyecolor in Gen4 ==

It looks to me that Latias' eye color of the shiny sprite changes between DP (gold) and Platinum/HGSS (green). The backsprite is still gold. Can someone confirm that? [[User:RWMVG1DC|RWMVG1DC]] 14:25, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

== Sprite changes ==

So... the sprite table's listing the Platinum sprite being the same as the HGSS one. But it's definetly displaying as the DP one on my Platinum (???) and the newer sprite on my SS (as it should). Can someone double-check this on their own Plat to make sure that I'm not insane (or if they slipped the newer sprite in the English Plat or something) and before I fiddle around with the images? And does this sound too confusing for anybody to understand? ?_? ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 21:35, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

==Origin==
Since it & Blaziken were originally the same Pokemon, could Latias (& Latios) also be based on Junglefowl/Chickens? Worth noting I think.[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 21:49, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

I found about beings called "Aeons" that have genders, and angel-like, and normally comes in pairs. lati@s might be baised off of that due to being in pairs, and having genders. they have levitate, so they might be angel-like.
[[User:Rockets-mew-of-vp|Rockets-mew-of-vp]] 22:02, 27 December 2010 (UTC)
:Sounds plausible, given that they are called the ''Eon Pokemon'', could you post a link to verify it? '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 16:23, 28 December 2010 (UTC)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeon#In_Gnosticism

Rockets-mew-of-vp is an associate of mine. I was the one that explained to him the connection I saw between the Eon Pokemon and Aeons. In the article, it explains that certain Aeons are immaterial beings of concepts. They are emanations from God, they also emanate other aeons. 32 appear to exist in all, 34 in certain interpretations. This may also explain how it is they have genders and are incapable of mating, yet have more than one exist at a time. Though in games canon, Kyogre, Groudon, and Raquaza appear in two different regions, but are native to only one and being one of a kind each.

Another reason being, as of you course you have gathered, is that the words "eon" and "aeon" are the same, it is only in North America that the word is spelled as "eon" rather than "aeon". They are both the same word having the same general meaning of a great span of time. All information I have gathered on the subject matter has been from wikipedia.
:I do think it is highly likely that the Lati were based on the Aeons and that should definitely be added to the Origin section (it kinda puts my Junglefowl theory to shame...) '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 01:33, 30 December 2010 (UTC)

== Wrong file ==

The "Blaziken/Latias" Trivia links the wrong archive page. It links to Latias_Combusken, not Latias_Blaziken [[User:Togelover|Togelover]] 23:15, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

== Evobox ==

Since Latias & Latios are the same Pokemon, but with gender differences (like [[Talk:Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)#Evo box|Nidoran]], & [[Talk:Volbeat (Pokémon)#Evolution Section|Volbeat/Illumise]]), this should be represented in the Evolution section
{{User:Vuvuzela2010/Template: Evobox/Lati}}
'''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 19:14, 5 June 2011 (UTC)
:No, because, unlike the Nidorans and Volbeat/Illumise, they don't breed into eachother, and are thus not technically related in the games. I hope the way I worded this was not offensive. [[User:BisumitoIsSnazzy|BisumitoIsSnazzy]] ([[User talk:BisumitoIsSnazzy|talk]]) 21:03, 27 August 2012 (UTC)

== No Red Eyes ==
Latias is NOT the only Pokémon you can summon with a ranger sign that has non-red eyes. I looked at Graveler, Aipom, and Aron, and THEIR Sugimori art shoes them with black, blue, and blue eyes, respectively. I bet there's even more. As long as we can't ''add'' trivia, I'm ''removing'' it. [[User:EvilKirikizan|EvilKirikizan]] 01:23, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
:[[Ranger_Signs#Storyline|This is what it's referring to.]] [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:28, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
::Er...additionally it says ''legendary'' Pokémon. Last I checked, Graveler, Aipom, and Aron aren't legendary... [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:34, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

== Latias in Anime ==

Didn't Nurse Joy have a Latias that she used against Brock's brother's Rhyperior in a gym inspection? Not sure if that caunts as showing up in the anime or not, since Ash wasn't in that episode. --[[User:JacobCrystal|JacobCrystal]] 02:23, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
:Yes. Not sure why this page shows Nurse Joy's Latias yet doesn't mention it. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 02:25, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
:Oh wait, it is mentioned, never mind. It counts. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 02:27, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
::Hang on, there seems to be a problem. In the trivia section: "Latias and Lugia are the only legendary Pokémon in the anime to be seen being able to produce offspring." "Latias and Jirachi are, to date, the only Generation III Pokémon to have not appeared in the main anime series." Only one of these can be correct, so i'm going to delete the second entry about no appearance in the anime. [[User:PowerPlantRaichu|PowerPlantRaichu]] 11:43, 14 May 2012 (UTC)
:::Yeah, no one seemed to remove it once latias did make an anime appearance.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 11:54, 14 May 2012 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon Recruitment Error? ==

I have read somewhere that in PMD: Explorers of darkness, Time, and Sky that Latias and Latios actually join your team automatically after you help Latios rescue his sister, and I seem to remember it going that way. Am I remembering this incorrectly? it says 0.1% for her recruitment rate... [[User:Nokota|Nokota]] ([[User talk:Nokota|talk]]) 12:08, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
:Wrong games. They join automatically in Red and Blue Rescue Teams. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 12:09, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

==Mega Latias Stats==

Found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I2m4ls0kcY this] when scouring the internets :) Not officially revealed yet, but Latiasite can be accessed using a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQ9L1Z6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 cheating device]. [[User:4Jmaster|4Jmaster]] ([[User talk:4Jmaster|talk]]) 03:58, 28 February 2014 (UTC)

=====Mega Latias=====
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dragon |
type2=psychic |
HP= 80 |
Attack=100 |
Defense=120 |
SpAtk= 140 |
SpDef= 150 |
Speed= 110 }}

== So, is there any specific reason why X/Y movesets for Latias/Latios are not present? ==

Shouldn't at least the TM/HM list be here and in Latios' page? OR/AS are confirmed to have different TM/HM lists than X/Y as Flash and Rock Smash are apparently going to be HMs. [[User:Trainer Yusuf|Trainer Yusuf]] ([[User talk:Trainer Yusuf|talk]]) 08:52, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
:I'd like to have a source that's reliable (ie. no Serebii or such) that can confirm this. While Rock Smash sounds plausible, I don't know why would they bring back Flash as a HM, considering that aside from being used in {{tt|3 puzzles|Ruins of Alph, Ancient Tomb in Emerald and Abyssal Ruins}}, it wasn't ever needed. But then again, Cut wasn't needed to complete the Hoenn games, so who knows...[[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 08:58, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
::Rock Smash was added to the Hoenn section of HM by {{u|SnorlaxMonster}} [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=HM&diff=2145318&oldid=2143554 here]. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 09:09, 18 July 2014 (UTC)

== Clair on a Latias? ==

Does anyone else notice that the early artwork of the female trainer looks like Clair? I've seen different variants of the artwork, but one version (of the artwork, with the picture) has a rider that bears a slight, yet striking resemblance to Clair. Is this possible? [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 18:30, 10 December 2014 (UTC)

== Mega in XY ==

It's possible to get Mega Latias in X and Y by trading the Latiasite to the games. So shouldn't the Mega "sprite" be listed under those games? [[User:TeridaxXD001|TeridaxXD001]] ([[User talk:TeridaxXD001|talk]]) 02:00, 22 January 2015 (UTC)

== Platinum backsprite mistake ==

In the [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Latias_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#Sprites Sprites] section of latias' page there is a mistake in Pokemon platinum's shiny backsprite. Just like in HGSS the eyes should be green, not the light shade of orange the normal sprite uses. This isn't something unique to the PAL version (the one that I own) because this is also the sprite that the NTSC version uses (I used an USA ROM to test this). Should I change the sprite and edit the sprite's [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Spr_b_4d_380_s.png Archive] page or just let it be? [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 22:46, 10 December 2016 (UTC)

Pre-order bonus

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{{incomplete|article|Pokémon Rumble U Black and White Kyurem figures, X & Y Target Pins, GameStop poster, etc.}}
A '''pre-order bonus''' is a special gift given to customers who reserve a copy of a game or movie ticket prior to its official release date. This may require an extra deposit. In addition to receiving the game, there are often other bonuses that come along with pre-ordering a game.

==Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire==
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]] received a commemorative coin of either Groudon or Kyogre, depending on the version pre-ordered.

==Pokémon Colosseum==
Those who pre-ordered {{g|Colosseum}} also received a [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]].

In the Japanese version, the disc contains a {{p|Celebi}} and can only be acquired once all of the 48 [[Shadow Pokémon]] have been purified. After it has been transferred to the Colosseum save file, it can be transferred up to 48 times directly to all Japanese [[Game Boy Advance]] Pokémon games as long as the player has beaten the [[Elite Four]] and saved in a [[Pokémon Center]]. There is also a {{p|Pikachu}} that can be transferred after obtaining a certain number of [[Poké Coupon]]s and the game being transferred to has a silver [[Trainer Card]].

In the American versions it included the Japanese trailer for the aforesaid game, a trailer for ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and a {{p|Jirachi}} that can be transferred to {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}. Unlike the Japanese Celebi, this Jirachi doesn't have a limit on the number of times it can be transferred, though it cannot be transferred to a save file more than once. Transferring the Jirachi will fix the [[Berry glitch]].

===Ageto Celebi===
{{G3event
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Celebi
|nick=セレビィ
|level=10
|game=3r
|ndex=251
|types=2
|typea=Psychic
|typeb=Grass
|ot=アゲト
|id=31121
|ability1=Natural Cure
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|type1=Psychic|move1=Confusion
|type2=Normal|move2=Recover
|type3=Normal|move3=Heal Bell
|type4=Normal|move4=Safeguard
|receive=no
|country=Japan
|shiny=maybe
|ruby=yes
|sapphire=yes
|firered=yes
|leafgreen=yes
|emerald=yes
|colo=yes
|distribution=no}}

===Colosseum Pikachu===
{{G3event
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|nick=ピカチュウ
|gender=2
|level=10
|game=3r
|ndex=025
|item1=Light Ball
|typea=Electric
|otcolor=blue
|ot=コロシアム
|id=31121
|ability1=Static
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|type1=Electric|move1=ThunderShock
|type2=Normal|move2=Growl
|type3=Normal|move3=Tail Whip
|type4=Electric|move4=Thunder Wave
|receive=no
|country=Japan
|ruby=yes
|sapphire=yes
|firered=yes
|leafgreen=yes
|emerald=yes
|colo=yes
|distribution=no}}

===Wishmaker Jirachi===
{{G3event
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Jirachi
|nick=JIRACHI
|level=5
|game=3r
|ndex=385
|item=2
|item1=Salac Berry
|item2=Ganlon Berry
|types=2
|typea=Steel
|typeb=Psychic
|otcolor=blue
|ot=WISHMKR
|id=20043
|ability1=Serene Grace
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|type1=Normal|move1=Wish
|type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion
|type3=Psychic|move3=Rest
|receive=no
|country=the United States
|shiny=maybe
|ruby=yes
|sapphire=yes}}

==Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen==
In {{pmin|the United States}} and {{pmin|Canada}}, a shoulder bag was given to players who pre-ordered {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. The bag is red and white in color with the FireRed and LeafGreen logos on the front flap.

In the United Kingdom, a Pocket Trainer's Guide was given to those who pre-ordered through GAME stores. The guide included basic information on FireRed and LeafGreen along with illustrations and a fold-out poster of Kanto.

<gallery>
File:FRLG preorder bag.jpg|The FireRed and LeafGreen shoulder bag
</gallery>

==Pokémon Emerald==
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Emerald Version]] received a special tin, which included an access code to the Pokémon Emerald VIP website and a "Frontier Battle Pass" booklet. The booklet's cover resembled the in-game item of the same name, and included general information and gameplay tips for the new Battle Frontier area.

==Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness==
{{bulbanews/2|American pre-orders for XD come with bonus skin|Pokémon XD boxart revealed}}
Pre-orders for [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] in the United States were accompanied by a set of Pokémon decals for use with the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. The decals feature [[Michael]], {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and [[Shadow Lugia]].

Pre-ordered games from the Pokémon Center Online website include special "triple changing stickers" which feature [[Michael]], [[Shadow Lugia]], and {{p|Eevee}} and [[Eeveelution|its then five possible evolutions]]. This sticker changes its image when turned.

<gallery>
File:XD skin.png|The decals that came along with the pre-order displayed on a GameCube
</gallery>

==Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team==
In the US, pre-orders for [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] came with a 64-page "Rescuer's Guide" book, which provided some general information about the game, some gameplay tips, and a fold-out poster.

==Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea==
{{bulbanews|Details on movie ticket preorders and special ticket for Pokémon Ranger}}
Pre-ordering tickets for ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy]]'' in Japan included a bonus "W-Ticket", which allowed players to unlock missions in [[Ranger Net]] in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. Non-Japanese versions did not require the W-Ticket to do this.

==Pokémon Diamond and Pearl==
{{bulbanews/3|Further Diamond and Pearl info released|Pokémon D/P Pre-order bonuses|More September 2006 CoroCoro scans leaked to Internet}}
Those who pre-ordered {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in GameStop or EB Games stores in the United States received a stylus with the tip displaying a small figure of the respective [[game mascot]]s as well as a blue stylus holder. Additionally, if Diamond and Pearl were pre-ordered over the late Pokémon Center website, they would receive a pin featuring either of the games mascots which could be connected.

In Japan, pre-orders of Diamond and Pearl were rewarded with figures. Pre-ordering Diamond included a bonus Dialga figure, pre-ordering Pearl included a bonus Palkia figure, and pre-ordering both or two of the same game included a figure of all three [[Sinnoh]] [[starter Pokémon]] in addition to the other figures. The participating stores were {{wp|Ito-Yokado}}, {{wp|JUSCO}}/{{wp|Æon Group}}, Harōmakku, {{wp|Uny|Apita/Uny}}, Al Plaza, Tsutaya, {{wp|Seven Eleven}}, and [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]].

<gallery perrow=3>
File:Dialga pins.png|Dialga pin
File:Palkia pins.png|Palkia pin
File:Gamestop Diamond Preorder.png|Diamond stylus and stylus holder
File:Gamestop Pearl Preorder.png|Pearl stylus and stylus holder
File:Dialga figure.png|Dialga figure
File:Palkia figure.png|Palkia figure
File:Sinnoh starters figure.png|Sinnoh starter Pokémon figure
</gallery>

==Rise of Darkrai==
A [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#10th Movie Deoxys|Deoxys]] was available to those in Japan who pre-ordered tickets for ''[[M10|Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai]]''. It was distributed from June 23 to September 2, 2007.

===10th Movie Deoxys===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Deoxys
|nick=デオキシス
|level=50
|game=4d
|ndex=386
|item1=NeverMeltIce
|typea=Psychic
|otcolor=blue
|ot=１０ｔｈ
|id=07147
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 07
|type1=Psychic|move1=Psycho Boost
|type2=Electric|move2=Zap Cannon
|type3=Steel|move3=Iron Defense
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|datedis=June 23 to September 2, 2007
|ribbon=Classic
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes}}

==Giratina and the Sky Warrior==
{{bulbanews|Shaymin to be distributed at theaters}}
Pre-ordering tickets for ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin]]'' allowed players to receive a [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie Regigigas|Regigigas]] from June 20, to August 31, 2008.

===Movie Regigigas===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Regigigas
|nick=レジギガス
|level=100
|game=4d
|ndex=486
|item1=Custap Berry
|typea=Normal
|otcolor=blue
|ot=テンイむら
|id=07198
|ability1=Slow Start
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 08
|type1=Steel|move1=Iron Head
|type2=Rock|move2=Rock Slide
|type3=Ice|move3=Icy Wind
|type4=Normal|move4=Crush Grip
|datedis=June 20 to August 31, 2008
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes}}

==Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness==
In the US, those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] were given an "Explorer's Guide" book whose cover and contents matched the version reserved. The 80-page book was similar to the one offered for Red and Blue Rescue Team, offering gameplay tips and illustrations, but also included interviews, a set of stickers, and a 16-page original full-color comic by [[Ken Sugimori]].

==Pokémon Platinum==
{{bulbanews|Platinum pre-orders get Giratina toy}}
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Platinum Version]] in the United States received a {{p|Giratina}} figure.

In Australia, pre-ordering the game at Target allowed the people to also buy the [[Pokémon Platinum: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|Prima guide]] at a discount.

<gallery>
File:Giratina preorder.png|Giratina figure
</gallery>

==Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky==
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] at Gamestop would receive a DVD of the ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' TV special.

==Arceus and the Jewel of Life==
{{bulbanews/2|CoroCoro pictures give information on distribution|Leaked CoroCoro photos reveal information on new giveaways}}
In Japan, a special [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu|Shiny Pichu]] was given to players who pre-ordered tickets to ''[[M12|Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime]]'' from June 19 to August 31, 2009. When traded to {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, this {{p|Pichu}} triggered the event to obtain the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] in [[Ilex Forest]].

===Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pichu
|nick=ピチュー
|gender=m
|level=30
|game=4p
|ndex=172 s
|item1=Everstone
|dexno=172
|typea=Electric
|otcolor=red
|ot=しょこたん
|id=06199
|ability1=Static
|nature=Jolly
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 09
|type1=Electric|move1=Charge
|type2=Electric|move2=Volt Tackle
|type3=Normal|move3=Endeavor
|type4=Normal|move4=Endure
|datedis=June 19 to August 31, 2009
|ribbon=Classic
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|shiny=yes
|ge=yes}}

==Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver==
{{bulbanews|Official website for HeartGold, SoulSilver launches}}
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]] at GameStop in the United States or at any store in Japan also received a 6.5 cm-{{p|Ho-Oh}} or 7 cm-{{p|Lugia}} figure, respective of the games they star in. Pre-ordering both simultaneously in Japan allowed one to receive an 8.5 cm-{{p|Arceus}} figure as well.

Those who pre-ordered from United Kingdom's HMV received a DS case featuring either a Ho-Oh or Lugia, respective of the game pre-ordered.

<gallery>
File:Ho-Oh preorder.png|Ho-Oh figure
File:Lugia preorder.png|Lugia figure
File:Arceus preorder.png|Arceus figure
</gallery>

==Zoroark: Master of Illusions==
{{bulbanews/2|More Movie 13 distribution details|April 2010 CoroCoro scans feature thirteenth Pokémon movie, third Ranger game}}
People that pre-ordered tickets for ''[[M13|Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark]]'' in Japan could download one of {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Crown Raikou}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Crown Entei}}, and {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Crown Suicune}} at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]].

====Raikou====
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Raikou
|nick=ライコウ
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=243 s
|item1=Micle Berry
|dexno=243
|typea=Electric
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Rash
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Electric|move1=Zap Cannon
|type2=Normal|move2=Weather Ball
|type3=Fighting|move3=Aura Sphere
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

===Crown Entei===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Entei
|nick=エンテイ
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=244 s
|item1=Custap Berry
|dexno=244
|typea=Fire
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Adamant
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Fire|move1=Flare Blitz
|type2=Normal|move2=Crush Claw
|type3=Normal|move3=Howl
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

===Crown Suicune===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Suicune
|nick=スイクン
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=245 s
|item1=Rowap Berry
|dexno=245
|typea=Water
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Relaxed
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Ice|move1=Sheer Cold
|type2=Water|move2=Aqua Ring
|type3=Flying|move3=Air Slash
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

==Pokémon Black and White==
{{Bulbanews/3|Toys 'R' Us reveals American Black and White pre-order bonus|Celebi distribution announced for Finland|Mexican Celebi distribution announced}}
Those who pre-ordered {{game|Black and White|s}} at participating Toys "R" Us retail stores received a Reshiram or Zekrom wall cling, respective of the pre-ordered version. Those who pre-ordered in United Kingdom's GAME stores received a GAME exclusive poster. Those who pre-ordered at Gamestation received a stylus pack featuring the [[Unova]] starters.

In Finland, players who pre-ordered Pokémon Black or White at GameStop stores could download a {{p|Celebi}} to any [[Generation IV]] game. At {{wp|Anttila}} stores, the Celebi does not require a pre-order, and the pre-order bonus was a keychain instead.

In Mexico, players who pre-ordered Pokémon Black or White at GamePlanet stores could download a Celebi to any [[Generation IV]] game.

<gallery>
File:PikachuTRUPromo.png|Wall cling
</gallery>

===Winter 2011 Celebi===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Celebi
|nick=CELEBI
|level=50
|game=4h
|ndex=251
|item1=Jaboca Berry
|dexno=251
|types=2
|typea=Psychic
|typeb=Grass
|otcolor=red
|ot={{tt|WIN2011|Finland}} {{tt|INV2011|Mexico}}
|id=02211
|ability1=Natural Cure
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|date=Feb. 14, 2011
|met=Pokémon Event
|type1=Grass|move1=Leaf Storm
|type2=Normal|move2=Recover
|type3=Dark|move3=Nasty Plot
|type4=Psychic|move4=Healing Wish
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=2011
|country={{tt|Finland|February 14 to March 4, 2011}} and {{tt|Mexico|February 21 to March 6, 2011}}
|disdate=3
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

==Pokémon Rumble Blast==
In the US, those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] at Gamestop received a set of 6 button pins, featuring Reshiram, Zekrom, Pikachu, and the Unova starters.

==Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom==
{{bulbanews/2|Worldwide store distributions announced|PAL Wi-Fi Victini distribution confirmed}}
People that pre-ordered tickets for ''[[M14|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom and Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram]]'' in Japan could download a {{p|Victini}} from April 16 to August 31, 2011. This Victini was also distributed to Korean players who pre-ordered movie tickets from December 15 to 31, 2011.

===Eind Victini===
;Japanese
{{G5event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Victini
|nick=ビクティニ
|level=50
|game=5b
|ndex=494
|item1=Fire Gem
|types=2
|typea=Psychic
|typeb=Fire
|otcolor=blue
|ot=アイント
|id=04161
|ability1=Victory Star
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 11
|type1=Fire|move1=V-create
|type2=Fire|move2=Fusion Flare
|type3=Electric|move3=Fusion Bolt
|type4=Fire|move4=Searing Shot
|ribbon=Wishing
|datedis=April 16 to August 31, 2011
|country=Japan
|black=yes
|white=yes}}

;Korean
{{G5event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Victini
|nick=비크티니
|level=50
|game=5b
|ndex=494
|item1=Fire Gem
|types=2
|typea=Psychic
|typeb=Fire
|otcolor=blue
|ot=아인트
|id=12221
|ability1=Victory Star
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 11
|type1=Fire|move1=V-create
|type2=Fire|move2=Fusion Flare
|type3=Electric|move3=Fusion Bolt
|type4=Fire|move4=Searing Shot
|ribbon=Wishing
|datedis=December 15 to 31, 2011
|country=South Korea
|black=yes
|white=yes}}

==PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond==
{{bulbanews|GameStop reveals PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond pre-order bonus}}
In the Unites States, players that pre-ordered [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] at GameStop received four bonus Wiimote static clings themed after the four playable characters in the game.

<gallery>
File:PP2 Gamestop bonus.jpg|Static clings
</gallery>

==Pokémon Conquest==
Players that pre-ordered [[Pokémon Conquest]] in Japan received a special print of the {{TCG|Dragon Selection}} {{TCG ID|Dragon Selection|Rayquaza|11}} card with a different artwork by the same artist in which Rayquaza is {{Shiny}}.

In North America, players that pre-ordered before June 17 (a week before release) and picked it up on the day were given passwords to unlock five Pokémon including {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Riolu}} and {{p|Emolga}}. Using their 'PowerUp Rewards' scheme on June 18 players could spend 1000 points to get access to five more Pokémon on top of this: {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Beldum}}, {{p|Darmanitan}} and {{p|Axew}}.

<gallery>
File:RayquazaBWPromo144.jpg|Shiny Rayquaza card
</gallery>

==Pokémon Black 2 and White 2==
In Australia, EB Games released a commemorative coin representing the {{p|Kyurem}} Forme featured on the games cover.

<gallery>
File:White Kyurem Coin.png|White Kyurem coin
File:Black Kyurem Coin.png|Black Kyurem Coin
</gallery>

In the UK, players who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]] at GAME received an exclusive Black/White Kyurem (depending on their version) DS Sleeve.

In the US, those who pre-ordered at Gamestop received an exclusive Keldeo poster as well as a Preview Guide, which gave some general information on the games and included an Ani-Manga adaptation of the Black 2/White 2 animated trailer.

==Kyurem VS. the Sword of Justice==
Japanese players who pre-ordered tickets to the [[M15|fifteenth movie]] could receive a [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Shokotan Keldeo|Keldeo]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}}s from June 23 to August 31, 2012. In Taiwan, this {{p|Keldeo}} was given out between September 20 and October 20, 2012 for pre-ordering tickets.

===Shokotan Keldeo===
{{G5event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Keldeo
|nick=ケルディオ
|level=15
|game=5b
|ndex=647
|item1=PP Max
|types=2
|typea=Water
|typeb=Fighting
|otcolor=red
|ot=しょこたん
|id=06232
|ability1=Justified
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 12
|type1=Water|move1=Aqua Jet
|type2=Normal|move2=Leer
|type3=Fighting|move3=Double Kick
|type4=Water|move4=BubbleBeam
|ribbon=Wishing
|country={{tt|Japan|June 23 to August 31, 2012}} and {{tt|Taiwan|September 20 to October 20, 2012}}
|datedis=2012
|disdate=3
|black=yes
|white=yes
|black2=yes
|white2=yes}}

==Pokémon Rumble U==
In the US, those who purchased a download card for [[Pokémon Rumble U]] at Gamestop received an NFC figure of either Black or White Kyurem (decided randomly).
<gallery>
File:Rumble U Black Kyurem Figure.png|Black Kyurem NFC figure
File:Rumble U White Kyurem Figure.png|White Kyurem NFC figure
</gallery>

==Genesect and the Legend Awakened==
{{bulbanews/2|CoroCoro reveals Mewtwo to be distributed to promote sixteenth movie|Next-gen World Hobby Fair 2013 to sell pre-order tickets for sixteenth movie}}
Pre-ordering tickets to ''[[M16|ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens]]'' allowed Japanese players to receive a [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Hills Mewtwo|Mewtwo]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}}s from June 15 to September 1, 2013 or at the Next-gen World Hobby Fair 2013 on June 29 and 30, 2013.

In Taiwan, those who pre-ordered their tickets through Funbox received this {{p|Mewtwo}} from July 13 to August 15, 2013.

===Pokémon Hills Mewtwo===
{{G5event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|nick=ミュウツー
|level=100
|game=5b
|ndex=150
|item1=Custap Berry
|typea=Psychic
|otcolor=blue
|ot=Ｐヒルズ
|id=06153
|ability1=Unnerve
|nature=Timid
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 13
|type1=Psychic|move1=Psystrike
|type2=Ice|move2=Ice Beam
|type3=Psychic|move3=Heal Pulse
|type4=Flying|move4=Hurricane
|ribbon=Wishing
|country={{tt|Japan|June 15 to September 1, 2013; June 29 to 30, 2013}} and {{tt|Taiwan|July 13 to August 15, 2013}}
|datedis=2013
|disdate=3
|black=yes
|white=yes
|black2=yes
|white2=yes}}

==Pokémon X and Y==
In the UK and Australia, players who pre-ordered [[Pokémon X and Y]] at GAME and EB Games stores (respectively) received an exclusive Poké Ball game case, featuring space to store three DS/3DS game cartridges inside, and a circular base to sit it on.

In the United States, players who pre-ordered either game at Gamestop received an exclusive double-sided poster. Players who pre-ordered both games also received a special timeline poster. Those who pre-ordered at Target received a pin of either Xerneas or Yveltal, matching the game reserved.

In Japan, players who pre-ordered at Pokémon Centers received one of two folders containing some artwork and a figurine of either Xerneas or Yveltal, matching the game reserved. Those who pre-ordered both games received an exclusive art book and a music CD.

==Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction==
{{bulbanews/2|Corocoro unveils movie 17 event distribution to be Darkrai|Pokémon Booth set to appear at the Next-Generation World Hobby Fair '14}}
A serial code for a [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Wonderland Darkrai|Darkrai]] was included with pre-ordered tickets for the [[M17|seventeenth movie]]. Tickets could be pre-ordered from April 19 to July 19, 2014 and the codes were good until September 30, 2014.

===Wonderland Darkrai===
{{G6event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Darkrai
|level=50
|ndex=491
|type=Dark
|ot=ふしぎのくに
|id=04194
|ability=Bad Dreams
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=Pokémon Movie 14
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Enigma Berry
|move1=Dark Void|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dream Eater|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Phantom Force|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xy|serial code|Japanese|online|April 19 to September 30, 2014}}
{{G6event/footer}}

==Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire==
{{bulbanews/3|ORAS Steelbooks and pre-order items announced for the UK|New Japanese Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire trailer reveals preorder information|ORAS demo, pre-order gifts announced for South Korea}}
Pre-orders for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire}} in Japan came with a Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre figure, respectively, as well as a metallic poster featuring the [[game mascot]] of the appropriate game. Players who pre-ordered both also receive the ''New Hoenn ART Book''.

In the UK, players who pre-ordered through Nintendo UK and GAME received figurines of Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre depending on which version they pre-ordered, as well as a special SteelBook packaging of the game. These figures are different from the ones given out in Japan. Players who pre-ordered from ShopTo received a Torchic keychain.

Those that pre-ordered from EB Games stores in Australia and New Zealand received the same figures given by GAME and Nintendo UK.

In the US, players who pre-ordered both games at Toys "R" Us stores received a Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y plush. Players who pre-ordered at GameStop received a poster. The UK figurines were also available as bonuses exclusively for pre-ordering online from {{wp|Walmart}}. In Canada, a poster of the Hoenn region was given to players who pre-ordered at EB Games or Videotron stores, with Toys "R" Us stores also giving out the posters during the first week of release.

In South Korea, the Primal Pokémon figures released in Japan were received upon pick up for pre-ordering from {{wp|Daewon Media|Daewon Games}}, {{wp|Homeplus|Home Plus}}, {{wp|E-mart}}, or {{wp|Lotte Mart}} stores. Between October 11 and November 19, 2014, a serial code for a {{Shiny}} [[List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pre-ordering player Gengar|Gengar]] was included on the receipts and could be used until December 7, 2014.

<gallery perrow=3>
File:Japan preorder Primal Groudon poster.jpg | JP/SK Primal Groudon figure and poster
File:Japan preorder Primal Kyogre poster.jpg | JP/SK Primal Kyogre figure and poster
File:Japan preorder Hoenn Art Book.jpg | New Hoenn ART Book
File:Primal Groudon figure.png | US/PAL Primal Groudon figure
File:Primal Kyogre figure.png | US/PAL Primal Kyogre figure
File:Torchic Keyring.jpg | Torchic keychain
File:ORAS preorder Charizard plush.jpg | Mega Charizard plushes
</gallery>

===Pre-ordering player Gengar===
{{G6event/head
|ball=Dusk
|pokemon=Gengar
|gender=2
|level=25
|ndex=094
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|ot=모험예약자
|id=10114
|ability=Levitate
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Gengarite
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Wave|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Astonish|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xy|serial code|Korean|online|October 11 to December 7, 2014}}
{{G6event/footer}}

==Hoopa and the Clash of Ages==
{{bulbanews|Arceus, Legendary Pokémon to be distributed to promote 18th movie}}
Pre-ordered tickets for the [[M18|eighteenth movie]] in Japan came with a serial code for an [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Deseru City Arceus|Arceus]] that held either a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Silk Scarf}} or any one of the seventeen [[Plate]]s. Pre-orders were accepted from March 7 to July 17, 2015 and codes were valid until August 31, 2015.

===Deseru City Arceus===
{{G6event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Arceus
|level=100
|ndex=493
|type=Normal
|ot=デセルシティ
|id=03075
|ability=Multitype

|ribbon=Wishing
|itemimage=Unknown
|item=Various
|itemlink=Item
|move1=Judgment|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Blast Burn|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hydro Cannon|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|serial code|Japanese|online|March 7 to August 31, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

==Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon==
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon information, Japanese preorder gifts revealed}}
In Japan, those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]] at a Pokémon Center store received a "Best Art Collection" including a special case, an A4 clear file, and 4 postcards. Additionally, they received a set of 3D stickers featuring the boxart and a serial code for a home menu theme. Players who purchased a digital copy of the game would also get the aforementioned theme, in addition to a second theme.

For players with a North American 3DS, pre-ordering the digital version of the game rewarded a serial code for a home menu theme based on the title.

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A '''pre-order bonus''' is a special gift given to customers who reserve a copy of a game or movie ticket prior to its official release date. This may require an extra deposit. In addition to receiving the game, there are often other bonuses that come along with pre-ordering a game.

==Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire==
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]] received a commemorative coin of either Groudon or Kyogre, depending on the version pre-ordered.

==Pokémon Colosseum==
Those who pre-ordered {{g|Colosseum}} also received a [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]].

In the Japanese version, the disc contains a {{p|Celebi}} and can only be acquired once all of the 48 [[Shadow Pokémon]] have been purified. After it has been transferred to the Colosseum save file, it can be transferred up to 48 times directly to all Japanese [[Game Boy Advance]] Pokémon games as long as the player has beaten the [[Elite Four]] and saved in a [[Pokémon Center]]. There is also a {{p|Pikachu}} that can be transferred after obtaining a certain number of [[Poké Coupon]]s and the game being transferred to has a silver [[Trainer Card]].

In the American versions it included the Japanese trailer for the aforesaid game, a trailer for ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and a {{p|Jirachi}} that can be transferred to {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}. Unlike the Japanese Celebi, this Jirachi doesn't have a limit on the number of times it can be transferred, though it cannot be transferred to a save file more than once. Transferring the Jirachi will fix the [[Berry glitch]].

===Ageto Celebi===
{{G3event
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Celebi
|nick=セレビィ
|level=10
|game=3r
|ndex=251
|types=2
|typea=Psychic
|typeb=Grass
|ot=アゲト
|id=31121
|ability1=Natural Cure
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|type1=Psychic|move1=Confusion
|type2=Normal|move2=Recover
|type3=Normal|move3=Heal Bell
|type4=Normal|move4=Safeguard
|receive=no
|country=Japan
|shiny=maybe
|ruby=yes
|sapphire=yes
|firered=yes
|leafgreen=yes
|emerald=yes
|colo=yes
|distribution=no}}

===Colosseum Pikachu===
{{G3event
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|nick=ピカチュウ
|gender=2
|level=10
|game=3r
|ndex=025
|item1=Light Ball
|typea=Electric
|otcolor=blue
|ot=コロシアム
|id=31121
|ability1=Static
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|type1=Electric|move1=ThunderShock
|type2=Normal|move2=Growl
|type3=Normal|move3=Tail Whip
|type4=Electric|move4=Thunder Wave
|receive=no
|country=Japan
|ruby=yes
|sapphire=yes
|firered=yes
|leafgreen=yes
|emerald=yes
|colo=yes
|distribution=no}}

===Wishmaker Jirachi===
{{G3event
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Jirachi
|nick=JIRACHI
|level=5
|game=3r
|ndex=385
|item=2
|item1=Salac Berry
|item2=Ganlon Berry
|types=2
|typea=Steel
|typeb=Psychic
|otcolor=blue
|ot=WISHMKR
|id=20043
|ability1=Serene Grace
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|type1=Normal|move1=Wish
|type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion
|type3=Psychic|move3=Rest
|receive=no
|country=the United States
|shiny=maybe
|ruby=yes
|sapphire=yes}}

==Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen==
In {{pmin|the United States}} and {{pmin|Canada}}, a shoulder bag was given to players who pre-ordered {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. The bag is red and white in color with the FireRed and LeafGreen logos on the front flap.

In the United Kingdom, a Pocket Trainer's Guide was given to those who pre-ordered through GAME stores. The guide included basic information on FireRed and LeafGreen along with illustrations and a fold-out poster of Kanto.

<gallery>
File:FRLG preorder bag.jpg|The FireRed and LeafGreen shoulder bag
</gallery>

==Pokémon Emerald==
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Emerald Version]] received a special tin, which included an access code to the Pokémon Emerald VIP website and a "Frontier Battle Pass" booklet. The booklet's cover resembled the in-game item of the same name, and included general information and gameplay tips for the new Battle Frontier area.

==Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness==
{{bulbanews/2|American pre-orders for XD come with bonus skin|Pokémon XD boxart revealed}}
Pre-orders for [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] in the United States were accompanied by a set of Pokémon decals for use with the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. The decals feature [[Michael]], {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and [[Shadow Lugia]].

Pre-ordered games from the Pokémon Center Online website include special "triple changing stickers" which feature [[Michael]], [[Shadow Lugia]], and {{p|Eevee}} and [[Eeveelution|its then five possible evolutions]]. This sticker changes its image when turned.

<gallery>
File:XD skin.png|The decals that came along with the pre-order displayed on a GameCube
</gallery>

==Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team==
In the US, pre-orders for [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] came with a 64-page "Rescuer's Guide" book, which provided some general information about the game, some gameplay tips, and a fold-out poster.

==Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea==
{{bulbanews|Details on movie ticket preorders and special ticket for Pokémon Ranger}}
Pre-ordering tickets for ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy]]'' in Japan included a bonus "W-Ticket", which allowed players to unlock missions in [[Ranger Net]] in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. Non-Japanese versions did not require the W-Ticket to do this.

==Pokémon Diamond and Pearl==
{{bulbanews/3|Further Diamond and Pearl info released|Pokémon D/P Pre-order bonuses|More September 2006 CoroCoro scans leaked to Internet}}
Those who pre-ordered {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in GameStop or EB Games stores in the United States received a stylus with the tip displaying a small figure of the respective [[game mascot]]s as well as a blue stylus holder. Additionally, if Diamond and Pearl were pre-ordered over the late Pokémon Center website, they would receive a pin featuring either of the games mascots which could be connected.

In Japan, pre-orders of Diamond and Pearl were rewarded with figures. Pre-ordering Diamond included a bonus Dialga figure, pre-ordering Pearl included a bonus Palkia figure, and pre-ordering both or two of the same game included a figure of all three [[Sinnoh]] [[starter Pokémon]] in addition to the other figures. The participating stores were {{wp|Ito-Yokado}}, {{wp|JUSCO}}/{{wp|Æon Group}}, Harōmakku, {{wp|Uny|Apita/Uny}}, Al Plaza, Tsutaya, {{wp|Seven Eleven}}, and [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]].

<gallery perrow=3>
File:Dialga pins.png|Dialga pin
File:Palkia pins.png|Palkia pin
File:Gamestop Diamond Preorder.png|Diamond stylus and stylus holder
File:Gamestop Pearl Preorder.png|Pearl stylus and stylus holder
File:Dialga figure.png|Dialga figure
File:Palkia figure.png|Palkia figure
File:Sinnoh starters figure.png|Sinnoh starter Pokémon figure
</gallery>

==Rise of Darkrai==
A [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#10th Movie Deoxys|Deoxys]] was available to those in Japan who pre-ordered tickets for ''[[M10|Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai]]''. It was distributed from June 23 to September 2, 2007.

===10th Movie Deoxys===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Deoxys
|nick=デオキシス
|level=50
|game=4d
|ndex=386
|item1=NeverMeltIce
|typea=Psychic
|otcolor=blue
|ot=１０ｔｈ
|id=07147
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 07
|type1=Psychic|move1=Psycho Boost
|type2=Electric|move2=Zap Cannon
|type3=Steel|move3=Iron Defense
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|datedis=June 23 to September 2, 2007
|ribbon=Classic
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes}}

==Giratina and the Sky Warrior==
{{bulbanews|Shaymin to be distributed at theaters}}
Pre-ordering tickets for ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin]]'' allowed players to receive a [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie Regigigas|Regigigas]] from June 20, to August 31, 2008.

===Movie Regigigas===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Regigigas
|nick=レジギガス
|level=100
|game=4d
|ndex=486
|item1=Custap Berry
|typea=Normal
|otcolor=blue
|ot=テンイむら
|id=07198
|ability1=Slow Start
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 08
|type1=Steel|move1=Iron Head
|type2=Rock|move2=Rock Slide
|type3=Ice|move3=Icy Wind
|type4=Normal|move4=Crush Grip
|datedis=June 20 to August 31, 2008
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes}}

==Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness==
In the US, those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] were given an "Explorer's Guide" book whose cover and contents matched the version reserved. The 80-page book was similar to the one offered for Red and Blue Rescue Team, offering gameplay tips and illustrations, but also included interviews, a set of stickers, and a 16-page original full-color comic by [[Ken Sugimori]].

==Pokémon Platinum==
{{bulbanews|Platinum pre-orders get Giratina toy}}
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Platinum Version]] in the United States received a {{p|Giratina}} figure.

In Australia, pre-ordering the game at Target allowed the people to also buy the [[Pokémon Platinum: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|Prima guide]] at a discount.

<gallery>
File:Giratina preorder.png|Giratina figure
</gallery>

==Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky==
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] at Gamestop would receive a DVD of the ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' TV special.

==Arceus and the Jewel of Life==
{{bulbanews/2|CoroCoro pictures give information on distribution|Leaked CoroCoro photos reveal information on new giveaways}}
In Japan, a special [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu|Shiny Pichu]] was given to players who pre-ordered tickets to ''[[M12|Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime]]'' from June 19 to August 31, 2009. When traded to {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, this {{p|Pichu}} triggered the event to obtain the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] in [[Ilex Forest]].

===Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pichu
|nick=ピチュー
|gender=m
|level=30
|game=4p
|ndex=172 s
|item1=Everstone
|dexno=172
|typea=Electric
|otcolor=red
|ot=しょこたん
|id=06199
|ability1=Static
|nature=Jolly
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 09
|type1=Electric|move1=Charge
|type2=Electric|move2=Volt Tackle
|type3=Normal|move3=Endeavor
|type4=Normal|move4=Endure
|datedis=June 19 to August 31, 2009
|ribbon=Classic
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|shiny=yes
|ge=yes}}

==Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver==
{{bulbanews|Official website for HeartGold, SoulSilver launches}}
Those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]] at GameStop in the United States or at any store in Japan also received a 6.5 cm-{{p|Ho-Oh}} or 7 cm-{{p|Lugia}} figure, respective of the games they star in. Pre-ordering both simultaneously in Japan allowed one to receive an 8.5 cm-{{p|Arceus}} figure as well.

Those who pre-ordered from United Kingdom's HMV received a DS case featuring either a Ho-Oh or Lugia, respective of the game pre-ordered.

<gallery>
File:Ho-Oh preorder.png|Ho-Oh figure
File:Lugia preorder.png|Lugia figure
File:Arceus preorder.png|Arceus figure
</gallery>

==Zoroark: Master of Illusions==
{{bulbanews/2|More Movie 13 distribution details|April 2010 CoroCoro scans feature thirteenth Pokémon movie, third Ranger game}}
People that pre-ordered tickets for ''[[M13|Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark]]'' in Japan could download one of {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Crown Raikou}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Crown Entei}}, and {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Crown Suicune}} at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]].

====Raikou====
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Raikou
|nick=ライコウ
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=243 s
|item1=Micle Berry
|dexno=243
|typea=Electric
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Rash
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Electric|move1=Zap Cannon
|type2=Normal|move2=Weather Ball
|type3=Fighting|move3=Aura Sphere
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

===Crown Entei===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Entei
|nick=エンテイ
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=244 s
|item1=Custap Berry
|dexno=244
|typea=Fire
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Adamant
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Fire|move1=Flare Blitz
|type2=Normal|move2=Crush Claw
|type3=Normal|move3=Howl
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

===Crown Suicune===
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Suicune
|nick=スイクン
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=245 s
|item1=Rowap Berry
|dexno=245
|typea=Water
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Relaxed
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Ice|move1=Sheer Cold
|type2=Water|move2=Aqua Ring
|type3=Flying|move3=Air Slash
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

==Pokémon Black and White==
{{Bulbanews/3|Toys 'R' Us reveals American Black and White pre-order bonus|Celebi distribution announced for Finland|Mexican Celebi distribution announced}}
Those who pre-ordered {{game|Black and White|s}} at participating Toys "R" Us retail stores received a Reshiram or Zekrom wall cling, respective of the pre-ordered version. Those who pre-ordered in United Kingdom's GAME stores received a GAME exclusive poster. Those who pre-ordered at Gamestation received a stylus pack featuring the [[Unova]] starters.

In Finland, players who pre-ordered Pokémon Black or White at GameStop stores could download a {{p|Celebi}} to any [[Generation IV]] game. At {{wp|Anttila}} stores, the Celebi does not require a pre-order, and the pre-order bonus was a keychain instead.

In Mexico, players who pre-ordered Pokémon Black or White at GamePlanet stores could download a Celebi to any [[Generation IV]] game.

<gallery>
File:PikachuTRUPromo.png|Wall cling
</gallery>

===Winter 2011 Celebi===
{{G4event
|pokemon=Celebi
|nick=CELEBI
|level=50
|game=4h
|ndex=251
|item1=Jaboca Berry
|dexno=251
|types=2
|typea=Psychic
|typeb=Grass
|otcolor=red
|ot={{tt|WIN2011|Finland}} {{tt|INV2011|Mexico}}
|id=02211
|ability1=Natural Cure
|nature=Random
|date=Feb. 14, 2011
|met=Pokémon Event
|type1=Grass|move1=Leaf Storm
|type2=Normal|move2=Recover
|type3=Dark|move3=Nasty Plot
|type4=Psychic|move4=Healing Wish
|rclass=Classic
|datedis=2011
|country={{tt|Finland|February 14 to March 4, 2011}} and {{tt|Mexico|February 21 to March 6, 2011}}
|disdate=3
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

==Pokémon Rumble Blast==
In the US, those who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] at Gamestop received a set of 6 button pins, featuring Reshiram, Zekrom, Pikachu, and the Unova starters.

==Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom==
{{bulbanews/2|Worldwide store distributions announced|PAL Wi-Fi Victini distribution confirmed}}
People that pre-ordered tickets for ''[[M14|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom and Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram]]'' in Japan could download a {{p|Victini}} from April 16 to August 31, 2011. This Victini was also distributed to Korean players who pre-ordered movie tickets from December 15 to 31, 2011.

===Eind Victini===
;Japanese
{{G5event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Victini
|nick=ビクティニ
|level=50
|game=5b
|ndex=494
|item1=Fire Gem
|types=2
|typea=Psychic
|typeb=Fire
|otcolor=blue
|ot=アイント
|id=04161
|ability1=Victory Star
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 11
|type1=Fire|move1=V-create
|type2=Fire|move2=Fusion Flare
|type3=Electric|move3=Fusion Bolt
|type4=Fire|move4=Searing Shot
|ribbon=Wishing
|datedis=April 16 to August 31, 2011
|country=Japan
|black=yes
|white=yes}}

;Korean
{{G5event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Victini
|nick=비크티니
|level=50
|game=5b
|ndex=494
|item1=Fire Gem
|types=2
|typea=Psychic
|typeb=Fire
|otcolor=blue
|ot=아인트
|id=12221
|ability1=Victory Star
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 11
|type1=Fire|move1=V-create
|type2=Fire|move2=Fusion Flare
|type3=Electric|move3=Fusion Bolt
|type4=Fire|move4=Searing Shot
|ribbon=Wishing
|datedis=December 15 to 31, 2011
|country=South Korea
|black=yes
|white=yes}}

==PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond==
{{bulbanews|GameStop reveals PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond pre-order bonus}}
In the Unites States, players that pre-ordered [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] at GameStop received four bonus Wiimote static clings themed after the four playable characters in the game.

<gallery>
File:PP2 Gamestop bonus.jpg|Static clings
</gallery>

==Pokémon Conquest==
Players that pre-ordered [[Pokémon Conquest]] in Japan received a special print of the {{TCG|Dragon Selection}} {{TCG ID|Dragon Selection|Rayquaza|11}} card with a different artwork by the same artist in which Rayquaza is {{Shiny}}.

In North America, players that pre-ordered before June 17 (a week before release) and picked it up on the day were given passwords to unlock five Pokémon including {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Riolu}} and {{p|Emolga}}. Using their 'PowerUp Rewards' scheme on June 18 players could spend 1000 points to get access to five more Pokémon on top of this: {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Beldum}}, {{p|Darmanitan}} and {{p|Axew}}.

<gallery>
File:RayquazaBWPromo144.jpg|Shiny Rayquaza card
</gallery>

==Pokémon Black 2 and White 2==
In Australia, EB Games released a commemorative coin representing the {{p|Kyurem}} Forme featured on the games cover.

<gallery>
File:White Kyurem Coin.png|White Kyurem coin
File:Black Kyurem Coin.png|Black Kyurem Coin
</gallery>

In the UK, players who pre-ordered [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]] at GAME received an exclusive Black/White Kyurem (depending on their version) DS Sleeve.

In the US, those who pre-ordered at Gamestop received an exclusive Keldeo poster as well as a Preview Guide, which gave some general information on the games and included an Ani-Manga adaptation of the Black 2/White 2 animated trailer.

==Kyurem VS. the Sword of Justice==
Japanese players who pre-ordered tickets to the [[M15|fifteenth movie]] could receive a [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Shokotan Keldeo|Keldeo]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}}s from June 23 to August 31, 2012. In Taiwan, this {{p|Keldeo}} was given out between September 20 and October 20, 2012 for pre-ordering tickets.

===Shokotan Keldeo===
{{G5event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Keldeo
|nick=ケルディオ
|level=15
|game=5b
|ndex=647
|item1=PP Max
|types=2
|typea=Water
|typeb=Fighting
|otcolor=red
|ot=しょこたん
|id=06232
|ability1=Justified
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 12
|type1=Water|move1=Aqua Jet
|type2=Normal|move2=Leer
|type3=Fighting|move3=Double Kick
|type4=Water|move4=BubbleBeam
|ribbon=Wishing
|country={{tt|Japan|June 23 to August 31, 2012}} and {{tt|Taiwan|September 20 to October 20, 2012}}
|datedis=2012
|disdate=3
|black=yes
|white=yes
|black2=yes
|white2=yes}}

==Pokémon Rumble U==
In the US, those who purchased a download card for [[Pokémon Rumble U]] at Gamestop received an NFC figure of either Black or White Kyurem (decided randomly).
<gallery>
File:Rumble U Black Kyurem Figure.png|Black Kyurem NFC figure
File:Rumble U White Kyurem Figure.png|White Kyurem NFC figure
</gallery>

==Genesect and the Legend Awakened==
{{bulbanews/2|CoroCoro reveals Mewtwo to be distributed to promote sixteenth movie|Next-gen World Hobby Fair 2013 to sell pre-order tickets for sixteenth movie}}
Pre-ordering tickets to ''[[M16|ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens]]'' allowed Japanese players to receive a [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Hills Mewtwo|Mewtwo]] at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}}s from June 15 to September 1, 2013 or at the Next-gen World Hobby Fair 2013 on June 29 and 30, 2013.

In Taiwan, those who pre-ordered their tickets through Funbox received this {{p|Mewtwo}} from July 13 to August 15, 2013.

===Pokémon Hills Mewtwo===
{{G5event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|nick=ミュウツー
|level=100
|game=5b
|ndex=150
|item1=Custap Berry
|typea=Psychic
|otcolor=blue
|ot=Ｐヒルズ
|id=06153
|ability1=Unnerve
|nature=Timid
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 13
|type1=Psychic|move1=Psystrike
|type2=Ice|move2=Ice Beam
|type3=Psychic|move3=Heal Pulse
|type4=Flying|move4=Hurricane
|ribbon=Wishing
|country={{tt|Japan|June 15 to September 1, 2013; June 29 to 30, 2013}} and {{tt|Taiwan|July 13 to August 15, 2013}}
|datedis=2013
|disdate=3
|black=yes
|white=yes
|black2=yes
|white2=yes}}

==Pokémon X and Y==
In the UK and Australia, players who pre-ordered [[Pokémon X and Y]] at GAME and EB Games stores (respectively) received an exclusive Poké Ball game case, featuring space to store three DS/3DS game cartridges inside, and a circular base to sit it on.

In the United States, players who pre-ordered either game at Gamestop received an exclusive double-sided poster. Players who pre-ordered both games also received a special timeline poster. Those who pre-ordered at Target received a pin of either Xerneas or Yveltal, matching the game reserved.

In Japan, players who pre-ordered at Pokémon Centers received one of two folders containing some artwork and a figurine of either Xerneas or Yveltal, matching the game reserved. Those who pre-ordered both games received an exclusive art book and a music CD.

==Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction==
{{bulbanews/2|Corocoro unveils movie 17 event distribution to be Darkrai|Pokémon Booth set to appear at the Next-Generation World Hobby Fair '14}}
A serial code for a [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Wonderland Darkrai|Darkrai]] was included with pre-ordered tickets for the [[M17|seventeenth movie]]. Tickets could be pre-ordered from April 19 to July 19, 2014 and the codes were good until September 30, 2014.

===Wonderland Darkrai===
{{G6event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Darkrai
|level=50
|ndex=491
|type=Dark
|ot=ふしぎのくに
|id=04194
|ability=Bad Dreams
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=Pokémon Movie 14
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Enigma Berry
|move1=Dark Void|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dream Eater|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Phantom Force|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xy|serial code|Japanese|online|April 19 to September 30, 2014}}
{{G6event/footer}}

==Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire==
{{bulbanews/3|ORAS Steelbooks and pre-order items announced for the UK|New Japanese Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire trailer reveals preorder information|ORAS demo, pre-order gifts announced for South Korea}}
Pre-orders for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire}} in Japan came with a Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre figure, respectively, as well as a metallic poster featuring the [[game mascot]] of the appropriate game. Players who pre-ordered both also receive the ''New Hoenn ART Book''.

In the UK, players who pre-ordered through Nintendo UK and GAME received figurines of Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre depending on which version they pre-ordered, as well as a special SteelBook packaging of the game. These figures are different from the ones given out in Japan. Players who pre-ordered from ShopTo received a Torchic keychain.

Those that pre-ordered from EB Games stores in Australia and New Zealand received the same figures given by GAME and Nintendo UK.

In the US, players who pre-ordered both games at Toys "R" Us stores received a Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y plush. Players who pre-ordered at GameStop received a poster. The UK figurines were also available as bonuses exclusively for pre-ordering online from {{wp|Walmart}}. In Canada, a poster of the Hoenn region was given to players who pre-ordered at EB Games or Videotron stores, with Toys "R" Us stores also giving out the posters during the first week of release.

In South Korea, the Primal Pokémon figures released in Japan were received upon pick up for pre-ordering from {{wp|Daewon Media|Daewon Games}}, {{wp|Homeplus|Home Plus}}, {{wp|E-mart}}, or {{wp|Lotte Mart}} stores. Between October 11 and November 19, 2014, a serial code for a {{Shiny}} [[List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pre-ordering player Gengar|Gengar]] was included on the receipts and could be used until December 7, 2014.

<gallery perrow=3>
File:Japan preorder Primal Groudon poster.jpg | JP/SK Primal Groudon figure and poster
File:Japan preorder Primal Kyogre poster.jpg | JP/SK Primal Kyogre figure and poster
File:Japan preorder Hoenn Art Book.jpg | New Hoenn ART Book
File:Primal Groudon figure.png | US/PAL Primal Groudon figure
File:Primal Kyogre figure.png | US/PAL Primal Kyogre figure
File:Torchic Keyring.jpg | Torchic keychain
File:ORAS preorder Charizard plush.jpg | Mega Charizard plushes
</gallery>

===Pre-ordering player Gengar===
{{G6event/head
|ball=Dusk
|pokemon=Gengar
|gender=2
|level=25
|ndex=094
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|ot=모험예약자
|id=10114
|ability=Levitate
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Gengarite
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Wave|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Astonish|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xy|serial code|Korean|online|October 11 to December 7, 2014}}
{{G6event/footer}}

==Hoopa and the Clash of Ages==
{{bulbanews|Arceus, Legendary Pokémon to be distributed to promote 18th movie}}
Pre-ordered tickets for the [[M18|eighteenth movie]] in Japan came with a serial code for an [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Deseru City Arceus|Arceus]] that held either a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Silk Scarf}} or any one of the seventeen [[Plate]]s. Pre-orders were accepted from March 7 to July 17, 2015 and codes were valid until August 31, 2015.

===Deseru City Arceus===
{{G6event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Arceus
|level=100
|ndex=493
|type=Normal
|ot=デセルシティ
|id=03075
|ability=Multitype

|ribbon=Wishing
|itemimage=Unknown
|item=Various
|itemlink=Item
|move1=Judgment|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Blast Burn|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hydro Cannon|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|serial code|Japanese|online|March 7 to August 31, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

==Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon==
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For players with a North American 3DS, pre-ordering the digital version of the game rewarded a serial code for a home menu theme based on the title.

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List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV

2016-07-10T10:40:15Z

Gerrie333: /* Suicune */

{{incomplete|2=Missing pre-release date for Cinema Darkrai and venue locations}}
This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away locally to Japanese language Pokémon games in [[Generation IV]].

==List of event Pokémon==
===2010 Birthday Chimchar===
This Chimchar was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Nagoya|Nagoya Pokémon Center]] from September 12 to November 3, 2010; unlike the previous Birthday Chimchar event, it was not distributed for a year due to the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Chimchar|
nick=ヒコザル|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=390|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ナゴヤ|
id=09120|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Hardy|
met=PC Nagoya|
type1=Fire|move1=Flamethrower|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderPunch|
type3=Grass|move3=Grass Knot|
type4=Normal|move4=Helping Hand|
datedis=September 12 to November 3, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=390|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ナゴヤから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===7-Eleven Pikachu===
This Pikachu was distributed at {{wp|7-Eleven}} stores in Japan from August 20 to September 5, 2010.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=20|
game=4h|
ndex=025 m|
item1=Light Ball|
dexno=025|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=セブン|
id=08200|
ability1=Static|
nature=Docile|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Present|
type2=Normal|move2=Quick Attack|
type3=Electric|move3=ThunderShock|
type4=Normal|move4=Tail Whip|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 20 to September 5, 2010|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=「プレゼント」をおぼえた　ピカチュウ|
msg=わざ「プレゼント」を　おぼえた ピカチュウだよ。だいじにそだててね！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2010 World Championships Crobat===
{{bulbanews|Crobat to be distributed at Worlds 2010}}
[http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2010/updates/article/getting-ready/look-out-for-crobat-at-the-world-championships This] Crobat was distributed at the [[2010 World Championships]] in {{wp|Waikoloa}}, {{wp|Hawaii}}, the United States on August 15, 2010 to English, Italian, and French games from 11am to 1pm, and to German, Spanish, and Japanese games from 2pm to 4pm. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Crobat|
nick=CROBAT|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=169|
item1=Life Orb|
types=2|
typea=Poison|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD10|
id=08150|
ability1=Inner Focus|
nature=Timid|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Fire|move1=Heat Wave|
type2=Flying|move2=Air Slash|
type3=Poison|move3=Sludge Bomb|
type4=Normal|move4=Super Fang|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=August 15, 2010|
disdate=1|
country=the United States|
originlang=English|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|ms1=169|
title=Battle in Kona|
msg=Thanks for coming to the 2010 Pokémon World Championships! Be sure to save your game after you pick up the Pokémon at a Poké Mart.}}

===2010 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] from July 20 to November 3, 2010; unlike previous Birthday Charmander events, it was not distributed for a year due to the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07200|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Hardy|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20 to November 3, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===Cinema Celebi===
{{bulbanews|More Movie 13 distribution details}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20100517060823/http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/news-sp/20100515_03.html This] Celebi was distributed at showings of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' from July 10 to September 30, 2010 and during a pre-release event on July 3, 2010.

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, if taken to the [[Ilex Forest Shrine]] it will trigger an event where it takes the player back in time.

It can be transferred to {{game|Black and White|s}} via [[Relocator]]. In Pokémon Black and White, if shown to the little girl in the [[Game Freak]] building in [[Castelia City]], the player can obtain {{p|Zorua}}.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Celebi|
nick=セレビィ|
level=50|
game=4h|
ndex=251|
item1=Jaboca Berry|
dexno=251|
types=2|
typea=Psychic|
typeb=Grass|
otcolor=red|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07100|
ability1=Natural Cure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 10|
type1=Grass|move1=Leaf Storm|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Dark|move3=Nasty Plot|
type4=Psychic|move4=Healing Wish|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=July 3, 2010; July 10 to September 30, 2010|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=251|
title=スクリーンからやってきた　セレビィ|
msg=えいがを　みにきてくれて　ありがとう！ きねんに　スクリーンから　やってきた セレビィを　プレゼント！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===Crown Beasts===
{{bulbanews/2|More Movie 13 distribution details|April 2010 CoroCoro scans feature thirteenth Pokémon movie, third Ranger game}}
These {{Shiny}} Pokémon [http://web.archive.org/web/20100519111449/http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/news-sp/20100515_02.html?SP-A-001=main were] [http://web.archive.org/web/20100517090021/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/ticket2010_present/receive_flow.html? distributed] from June 18 to August 31, 2010 to players who [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', with tickets being available for pre-order from April 17 to July 9, 2010. Only one of the three legendary beasts could be downloaded per ticket. [http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?9648-Slot-2-Cartridge-for-Mystery-Gift-Picture Each] Pokémon had a different colored [[distribution cartridge]]; Raikou had a yellow distribution cartridge, Entei had a red distribution cartridge, and Suicune had a dark blue distribution cartridge.

These Pokémon can be transferred to {{game|Black and White|s}} via [[Relocator]]. In Pokémon Black and White, if taken to [[Lostlorn Forest]] it will trigger a battle with a wild {{p|Zoroark}}.

====Raikou====
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Raikou
|nick=ライコウ
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=243 s
|item1=Micle Berry
|dexno=243
|typea=Electric
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Rash
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Electric|move1=Zap Cannon
|type2=Normal|move2=Weather Ball
|type3=Fighting|move3=Aura Sphere
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=243|
title=キミがえらんだ　ライコウ|
msg=でんせつのポケモン　ライコウ　は ことしの　えいがで　だいかつやく！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

====Entei====
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Entei
|nick=エンテイ
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=244 s
|item1=Custap Berry
|dexno=244
|typea=Fire
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Adamant
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Fire|move1=Flare Blitz
|type2=Normal|move2=Crush Claw
|type3=Normal|move3=Howl
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=244|
title=キミがえらんだ　エンテイ|
msg=でんせつのポケモン　エンテイ　は ことしの　えいがで　だいかつやく！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

====Suicune====
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Suicune
|nick=スイクン
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=245 s
|item1=Rowap Berry
|dexno=245
|typea=Water
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Relaxed
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Ice|move1=Sheer Cold
|type2=Water|move2=Aqua Ring
|type3=Flying|move3=Air Slash
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=245|
title=キミがえらんだ　スイクン|
msg=でんせつのポケモン　スイクン　は ことしの　えいがで　だいかつやく！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2010 World Championships Eevee===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20100608122737/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/wcs0910/present/ This] {{Shiny}} Eevee was distributed at regional tournaments for the [[2010 World Championships]] to participants' HeartGold and SoulSilver games at various locations on various dates, with an overall distribution period of January 11 to May 9, 2010.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Eevee|
nick=イーブイ|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4h|
ndex=133 s|
item1=Focus Sash|
dexno=133|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ＷＣＳ|
id=01110|
ability1=Adaptability|
ability2=Run Away|
nature=Hardy|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Steel|move1=Iron Tail|
type2=Normal|move2=Trump Card|
type3=Normal|move3=Flail|
type4=Normal|move4=Quick Attack|
shiny=yes|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=January 11 to May 9, 2010|
country=Japan|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| January 11, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima}}
| January 16, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyogo}}
| January 17, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| January 23, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}, {{wp|Akita Prefecture|Akita}}, {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| January 24, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| January 30, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| January 31, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}
| February 6, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| February 7, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Oita}}
| February 11, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}} (A)
| February 14, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| February 20, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| February 21, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| February 27, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| February 28, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamagata Prefecture|Yamagata}}, {{wp|Ehime Prefecture|Ehime}}
| March 7, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Iwate Prefecture|Iwate}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}}, {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}, {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| March 14, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kōchi Prefecture|Kochi}}
| March 20, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}
| March 21, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}
| March 22, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}, {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| March 27, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture|Shimane}}, {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
| March 28, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}, {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}
| April 4, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Ishikawa Prefecture|Ishikawa}}
| April 10, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Miyagi Prefecture|Miyagi}}, {{wp|Niigata Prefecture|Niigata}}, {{wp|Tottori Prefecture|Tottori}}
| April 11, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hokkaido}}, {{wp|Fukui Prefecture|Fukui}}
| April 17, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyoto}}
| April 18, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| April 24, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Yamaguchi Prefecture|Yamaguchi}}
| April 25, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukushima Prefecture|Fukushima}}, {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| April 29, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}} (B)
| May 8, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}} (B)
| May 9, 2010
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=133|
title=ぎんのイーブイ　プレゼント|
msg=イベントに　きてくれて　ありがとう。 きねんに　いろちがいの　ぎんに かがやく　イーブイを　プレゼント！ どのタイプに　しんかさせるかは キミしだいだ！}}

===2009 Birthday Pikachu===
This Pikachu was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Yokohama|Yokohama Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from December 26, 2009 to December 25, 2010. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ヨコハマ|
id=12269|
ability1=Static|
nature=Mild|
encounter=fateful|
met=PC Yokohama|
type1=Water|move1=Surf|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunder|
type3=Normal|move3=Protect|
hm=Surf|
datedis=December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|
ms1=025|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ヨコハマから すてきな　プレゼント　おくります。}}

===Ario Pikachu===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20091120213245/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/091116_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the [[Nintendo Zone]] at the shopping center Ario from November 21 to 23, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=f|
level=20|
game=4h|
ndex=025 f|
dexno=025|
item1=Light Ball|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=アリオ|
id=11219|
ability1=Static|
nature=Bashful|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Present|
type2=Normal|move2=Quick Attack|
type3=Electric|move3=Thunder Wave|
type4=Normal|move4=Tail Whip|
datedis=November 21 to 23, 2009|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=「プレゼント」をおぼえた　ピカチュウ|
msg=わざ「プレゼント」を　おぼえた ピカチュウだよ。だいじにそだててね！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu===
{{bulbanews|Pikachu to be distributed during Kyoto CMEX 2009}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090922170457/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/event/e090918_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 from October 3 to 4, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Soothe Bell|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=キョウト|
id=10039|
ability1=Static|
nature=Naughty|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Last Resort|
type2=Normal|move2=Present|
type3=Electric|move3=Thunderbolt|
type4=Normal|move4=Quick Attack|
datedis=October 3 to 4, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=ピカチュウ　とっておきのプレゼント！|
msg=フレンドリィショップで　はいたついんから とっておきの　ピカチュウを　うけとったら このふしぎなカードは　すてておこう！}}

===2009 Birthday Chimchar===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20091005025850/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p091002_01.html This] Chimchar was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Nagoya|Nagoya Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Chimchar|
nick=ヒコザル|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=390|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ナゴヤ|
id=09129|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Mild|
met=PC Nagoya|
type1=Fire|move1=Flamethrower|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderPunch|
type3=Grass|move3=Grass Knot|
type4=Normal|move4=Helping Hand|
datedis=September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=390|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ナゴヤから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===2009 World Championships Weavile===
{{bulbanews|Weavile to be distributed during Pokémon World Championships}}
This Weavile was distributed at the [[2009 World Championships]] in {{wp|San Diego}}, {{wp|California}}, the United States on August 15, 2009 to English, Italian, and German games from 11am to 1pm, and to French, Spanish, and Japanese games from 2pm to 4pm. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Weavile|
nick=WEAVILE|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4p|
ndex=461 m|
item1=Focus Sash|
dexno=461|
types=2|
typea=Dark|
typeb=Ice|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD09|
id=08159|
ability1=Pressure|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Jolly|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Fake Out|
type2=Ice|move2=Ice Shard|
type3=Dark|move3=Night Slash|
type4=Fighting|move4=Brick Break|
country=the United States|
disdate=1|
datedis=August 15, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
originlang=English|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|ms1=461|
title=Battle in San Diego|
msg=Thanks for coming to the 2009 Pokémon World Championships! Be sure to save your game after you pick up the Pokémon at a Poké Mart.}}

===2009 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07209|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Naughty|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===Cinema Arceus===
{{bulbanews/2|CoroCoro pictures give information on distribution|Oha Suta reveals new information on HeartGold, SoulSilver events}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090917161610/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/arcus/ This] Arceus was distributed at showings of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' from July 18 to September 30, 2009 and during a pre-release event on July 11, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Arceus|
nick=アルセウス|
level=100|
game=4p|
ndex=493|
item1=Rowap Berry|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07189|
ability1=Multitype|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 09|
type1=Normal|move1=Judgment|
type2=Dragon|move2=Roar of Time|
type3=Dragon|move3=Spacial Rend|
type4=Ghost|move4=Shadow Force|
datedis=July 11, 2009; July 18 to September 30, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
ge=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=493|
title=スクリーンからやってきた　アルセウス|
msg=えいがを　みにきてくれて　ありがとう！ したのサイトに　アクセスして キーワードを　にゅうりょくしてね！ キーワード＝ギザげんき}}

===Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu===
{{bulbanews/3|CoroCoro pictures give information on distribution|Leaked CoroCoro photos reveal information on new giveaways|Oha Suta reveals new information on HeartGold, SoulSilver events}}
This [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/news/04.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20090315001344/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/pichu_present/index.html distributed] from June 19 to August 31, 2009 to people who [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pichu|
nick=ピチュー|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4p|
ndex=172 s|
item1=Everstone|
dexno=172|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=red|
ot=しょこたん|
id=06199|
ability1=Static|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 09|
type1=Electric|move1=Charge|
type2=Electric|move2=Volt Tackle|
type3=Normal|move3=Endeavor|
type4=Normal|move4=Endure|
datedis=June 19 to August 31, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
shiny=yes|
ge=yes}}

====Wonder Card ====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=172|
title=ピカチュウカラーのピチュー　プレゼント|
msg=ピカチュウカラーの　ピチューは ことしのえいがで　かつやくする ギザみみピチューの　ライバルだ！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===Pokémon Center Meowth===
{{bulbanews|Japanese Pokémon Center stores to sell new Nyarth merchandise}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090309210426/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p090306_01.html This] Meowth was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from March 20 to April 12, 2009 to promote the new line of 「ニャースまつり」 ''Nyarth Festival'' merchandise, with this "festival" previously only being celebrated at the Osaka Pokémon Center. Its [[original Trainer]] is 「オーサカ」 ''Osaka'' for this reason.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Meowth|
nick=ニャース|
gender=m|
level=10|
game=4p|
ndex=052|
item1=Amulet Coin|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=オーサカ|
id=03209|
ability1=Pickup|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Center|
type1=Normal|move1=Fake Out|
type2=Normal|move2=Pay Day|
type3=Normal|move3=Assist|
type4=Normal|move4=Scratch|
datedis=March 20 to April 12, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=052|
title=ポケモンセンター　ニャース　プレゼント|
msg=ニャースまつりにきてくれてありがとう! ポケモンセンターオーサカ１０しゅうねん きねんのニャースをプレゼント! フレンドリィショップでうけとったら かならずレポートをかこう!}}

===Sleeping Pikachu===
{{bulbanews|Pikachu to be available in Japanese Pokémon Center stores}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090220235715/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p090116_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from February 7 to March 15, 2009 to promote the [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4p|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Chesto Berry|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=おねむり|
id=02079|
ability1=Static|
nature=Relaxed|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Center|
type1=Psychic|move1=Rest|
type2=Normal|move2=Sleep Talk|
type3=Normal|move3=Yawn|
type4=Normal|move4=Snore|
datedis=February 7 to March 15, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=おねむりピカチュウ　プレゼント|
msg=おねむりピカチュウまつりに　きてくれて ありがとう。　きねんに　このピカチュウ をプレゼントするよ。 フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2008 Birthday Pikachu===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081217082112/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p081205_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Yokohama|Yokohama Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4p|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ヨコハマ|
id=12268|
ability1=Static|
nature=Modest|
encounter=fateful|
met=PC Yokohama|
type1=Water|move1=Surf|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunder|
type3=Normal|move3=Protect|
hm=Surf|
datedis=December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ヨコハマから すてきな　プレゼント　おくります。}}

===Pokémon Center Eevee===
{{bulbanews/2|Eevee to be given out in Japanese Pokémon Center stores|Pokémon Center Sapporo to give away Eievui}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081202235312/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p081128_01.html This] Eevee was distributed at all [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from December 6, 2008 to January 12, 2009 to promote the new 「イーブイコレクション」 ''Eevee Collection'' merchandise line. To celebrate its opening, Eevee was distributed at the Sapporo Pokémon Center from March 6 to 19, 2009. Its [[original Trainer]], 「ブイコレ」 ''VuiCol'' is a shortened version of Eevee Collection. Anyone who returned to the center with the Eevee could receive an [[Eeveelution]] watch.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Eevee|
nick=イーブイ|
gender=f|
level=10|
game=4p|
ndex=133|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=red|
ot=ブイコレ|
id=12068|
ability1=Adaptability|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Lonely|
met=Pokémon Center|
type1=Normal|move1=Covet|
type2=Dark|move2=Bite|
type3=Normal|move3=Helping Hand|
type4=Normal|move4=Attract|
datedis={{tt|December 6, 2008 to January 12, 2009|All then-existing Pokémon Center stores}}, {{tt|March 6 to 19, 2009|Sapporo Pokémon Center}}|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=133|
title=イーブイコレクション　きねんプレゼント|
msg=イーブイコレクションに　きてくれて　 ありがとう。　このイーブイを、 きみごのみに　そだててみてね！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2008 TCG World Championships Milotic===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081010134918/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/event/e080913_01.html This] {{Shiny}} Milotic was distributed at regional tournaments for the {{TCG|2008 World Championships}} of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] to participants' Platinum games at various locations on various dates, with an overall distribution period of October 12, 2008 to January 25, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Milotic|
nick=ミロカロス|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4p|
ndex=350 m s|
item1=Flame Orb|
dexno=350|
typea=Water|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ＷＣＳ|
id=10128|
ability1=Marvel Scale|
nature=Timid|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Rain Dance|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Water|move3=Hydro Pump|
type4=Ice|move4=Icy Wind|
datedis=October 12, 2008 to January 25, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
beauty=yes|
platinum=yes|
shiny=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyogo}}
| October 12, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
| October 18, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Akita Prefecture|Akita}}, {{wp|Miyagi Prefecture|Miyagi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}
| October 19, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}, {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| October 26, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| November 1, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| November 2, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Niigata Prefecture|Niigata}}
| November 3, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamaguchi Prefecture|Yamaguchi}}
| November 8, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}
| November 9, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamagata Prefecture|Yamagata}}, {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| November 23, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hokkaido}}
| November 24, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukushima Prefecture|Fukushima}}, {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyoto}}, {{wp|Tottori Prefecture|Tottori}}
| November 30, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}, {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| December 6, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukui Prefecture|Fukui}}
| December 7, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| December 13, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Shimane Prefecture|Shimane}}, {{wp|Ehime Prefecture|Ehime}}
| December 14, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}
| December 20, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}, {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}, {{wp|Kōchi Prefecture|Kochi}}, {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| December 21, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
| December 23, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}, {{wp|Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima}}, {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Oita}}
| December 27, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| January 10, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| January 11, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| January 12, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| January 17, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}}
| January 18, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}, {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| January 24, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| January 25, 2009
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=350|
title=WCS　きんのミロカロス　プレゼント|
msg=イベントに　きてくれて　ありがとう。 きねんに　いろちがいの　きんの ミロカロスを　プレゼント！ ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081101144107/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p080901_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Yokohama|Yokohama Pokémon Center]] from October 10 to November 3, 2008 to celebrate its reopening.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4p|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Shell Bell|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ヨコハマ|
id=10108|
ability1=Static|
nature=Modest|
encounter=fateful|
met=PC Yokohama|
type1=Water|move1=Surf|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunder|
type3=Normal|move3=Protect|
hm=Surf|
datedis=October 10 to November 3, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=おひっこし　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=ポケモンセンター　ヨコハマから おひっこしを　きねんして すてきな　プレゼント　おくります。}}

===2008 Tanabata Jirachi===
Members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] could enter a contest, with the winners receiving a postcard which could be redeemed from August 18 to 31, 2008 for a {{p|Jirachi}} at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]]s. Entry was done by sending a "wish" to Jirachi on the Daisuki Club's web site.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Jirachi|
nick=ジラーチ|
level=5|
game=4d|
ndex=385|
item1=Jaboca Berry|
types=2|
typea=Steel|
typeb=Psychic|
otcolor=red|
ot=タナバタ|
id=08188|
ability1=Serene Grace|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Fan Club|
type1=Normal|move1=Wish|
type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion|
type3=Psychic|move3=Rest|
datedis=August 18 to 31, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=385|
title=ジラーチにねがいを　プレゼント|
msg=ポケモンだいすきクラブの　ジラーチに ねがいを…　におうぼしてくれて　ありが とう！　キミのジラーチを　だいじに　 そだててね★　これからも　ずっと　 ポケモンを　だいすきでいてね！}}

===2008 World Championships Lucario===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon World Championships 2008 Web site opens}}
This Lucario was distributed at the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] in {{wp|Orlando, Florida}}, the United States on August 17, 2008 to English and Japanese games. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Lucario|
nick=LUCARIO|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4d|
ndex=448|
item1=Leftovers|
types=2|
typea=Fighting|
typeb=Steel|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD08|
id=08178|
ability1=Inner Focus|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Adamant|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Fighting|move1=Force Palm|
type2=Ground|move2=Bone Rush|
type3=Fire|move3=Sunny Day|
type4=Fire|move4=Blaze Kick|
country=the United States|
originlang=English|
disdate=1|
datedis=August 17, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|ms1=448|
title=Battle in Orlando|
msg=Thanks for coming to the Pokémon TCG World Championships and Video Game Showdown!}}

===2008 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4d|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07208|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Naive|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|
ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===Cinema Shaymin===
{{bulbanews|Shaymin to be distributed at theaters}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20100325055133/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/shaymin.html This] Shaymin was distributed at showings of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' from July 19 to September 30, 2008 and during a pre-release event on July 6, 2008.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Shaymin|
nick=シェイミ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=492|
item1=Micle Berry|
typea=Grass|
otcolor=red|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07198|
ability1=Natural Cure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 08|
type1=Grass|move1=Seed Flare|
type2=Grass|move2=Aromatherapy|
type3=Normal|move3=Substitute|
type4=Grass|move4=Energy Ball|
datedis=July 6, 2008; July 19 to September 30, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=492|
title=スクリーンからやってきた　シェイミ|
msg=えいがをみてくれて　ありがとう!! したのサイトに　アクセスして キーワードをにゅうりょくしてね! キーワード＝グラシデア}}

===Movie Regigigas===
{{bulbanews|Shaymin to be distributed at theaters}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20080617105922/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/regigigas_present.html This] Regigigas was distributed from June 20 to August 31, 2008 to people who [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Regigigas|
nick=レジギガス|
level=100|
game=4d|
ndex=486|
item1=Custap Berry|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=テンイむら|
id=07198|
ability1=Slow Start|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 08|
type1=Steel|move1=Iron Head|
type2=Rock|move2=Rock Slide|
type3=Ice|move3=Icy Wind|
type4=Normal|move4=Crush Grip|
datedis=June 20 to August 31, 2008|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=486|
title=えいが　まえうりけんの　レジギガス|
msg=ことしのえいがで　かつやくする レジギガスを　プレゼント！ ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===McDonald's Pikachu===
[http://www.mcd-holdings.co.jp/news/2008/promotion/promo0526_2.html This] Pikachu was distributed at {{wp|McDonald's}} stores from May 30 to June 19, 2008 to promote the [[Nintendo Zone|Nintendo Spot]] service.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=f|
level=20|
game=4d|
ndex=025 f|
item1=Light Ball|
dexno=025|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=マック|
id=05308|
ability1=Static|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Bashful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Quick Attack|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderShock|
type3=Normal|move3=Tail Whip|
type4=Normal|move4=Present|
datedis=May 30 to June 19, 2008|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=「プレゼント」をおぼえた　ピカチュウ|
msg=わざ「プレゼント」を　おぼえた ピカチュウだよ！　だいじにそだててね！ ポケモンをうけとったらこのカードは すてておこう！}}

===Strongest Pokémon===
These Pokémon were distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] in Japan over a four month timeframe in five separate distribution periods. Three of the Pokémon distributed were selected via a poll, with Electivire and Magmortar automatically being part of the distribution.

The first Pokémon that was [http://web.archive.org/web/20071011004042/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/st_present/index.html distributed] was Electivire from November 15 to 30, 2007. This was followed by the [http://web.archive.org/web/20071011004042/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/st_present/index.html distribution] of Magmortar from December 1 to 14, 2007. The first Pokémon selected via the poll was Milotic, and was distributed from December 15, 2007 to January 14, 2008. After Milotic, Dragonite was distributed from January 15 to February 14, 2008. The final Pokémon [http://web.archive.org/web/20080416153210/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/st_present/index.html distributed] was Salamence, from February 15 to March 14, 2008.

====Salamence====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Salamence|
nick=ボーマンダ|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=373|
item1=Dragon Fang|
types=2|
typea=Dragon|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=02158|
ability1=Intimidate|
nature=Naughty|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Hydro Pump|
type2=Rock|move2=Stone Edge|
type3=Fire|move3=Fire Blast|
type4=Dragon|move4=Dragon Claw|
datedis=February 15 to March 14, 2008|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=373|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　ボーマンダ|
msg=ドラゴンタイプ　ぶつりさいきょうクラス ボーマンダ！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Dragonite====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Dragonite|
nick=カイリュー|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=149|
item1=Yache Berry|
types=2|
typea=Dragon|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=01158|
ability1=Inner Focus|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Mild|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Dragon|move1=Draco Meteor|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunderbolt|
type3=Dragon|move3=Outrage|
type4=Dragon|move4=Dragon Dance|
datedis=January 15 to February 14, 2008|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=149|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　カイリュー|
msg=ドラゴンタイプとくしゅさいきょうクラス カイリュー！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Milotic====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Milotic|
nick=ミロカロス|
gender=f|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=350 f|
item1=Flame Orb|
dexno=350|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=さいきょう|
id=12157|
ability1=Marvel Scale|
nature=Bold|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Rain Dance|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Water|move3=Hydro Pump|
type4=Ice|move4=Ice Beam|
datedis=December 15, 2007 to January 14, 2008|
country=Japan|
beauty=yes|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=350|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　ミロカロス|
msg=みずタイプ　とくしゅさいきょうクラス ミロカロス！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Magmortar====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Magmortar|
nick=ブーバーン|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=467|
item1=Charcoal|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=12017|
ability1=Flame Body|
nature=Hardy|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Ghost|move1=Confuse Ray|
type2=Fire|move2=Fire Punch|
type3=Fire|move3=Lava Plume|
type4=Fire|move4=Flamethrower|
datedis=December 1 to 14, 2007|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=467|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　ブーバーン|
msg=ほのおタイプ　とくしゅさいきょうクラス ブーバーン！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Electivire====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Electivire|
nick=エレキブル|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=466|
item1=Magnet|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=11157|
ability1=Motor Drive|
nature=Serious|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Psychic|move1=Light Screen|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderPunch|
type3=Electric|move3=Discharge|
type4=Electric|move4=Thunderbolt|
datedis=November 15 to 30, 2007|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=466|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　エレキブル|
msg=でんきタイプ　ぶつりさいきょうクラスの エレキブル！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===Golgo Octillery===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20071031015414/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g071014_01.html This] Octillery was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from October 14 to 31, 2007. It was distributed as a promotion by [[Pokémon Sunday]], and its [[original Trainer]] (Golko) is the feminine form of name of one of the hosts, Golgo. A similar Octillery was later made available as one of [[Hayley's trades]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Octillery|
nick=オクタン|
gender=f|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=224 f|
dexno=224|
item1=Focus Band|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=ごるこ|
id=10147|
ability1=Suction Cups|
nature=Serious|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Octazooka|
type2=Ice|move2=Ice Beam|
type3=Bug|move3=Signal Beam|
type4=Normal|move4=Hyper Beam|
datedis=October 14 to 31, 2007|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=224|
title=ゴルゴしょちょうのオクタン　プレゼント|
msg=かずかずの　きせきをおこしてきた ワシの　オクタン！ だいじに　そだてて　くれぃ！ ポケモンを　うけとったら この　カードは　すてて　おいてくれ！}}

===2007 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4d|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07207|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Mild|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===PalCity Manaphy===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Festa 2007 details revealed}}
This Manaphy [http://web.archive.org/web/20071105122436/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g070515_01.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070625092418/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/palcity/present/index.html#frame01 distributed] at the 2007 Pokémon Festa, called PalCity, at seven different cities around Japan: {{wp|Fukuoka}}, {{wp|Roppongi Hills}}, {{wp|Sapporo}}, {{wp|Makuhari Station|Makuhari}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Yokohama}} and {{wp|Osaka}}. In Fukuoka and Roppongi Hills only its [[nature]] was set to Hardy; other Manaphy had random natures.

====Second distribution====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Manaphy|
nick=マナフィ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=490|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Hydration|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Heart Swap|
type2=Water|move2=Water Pulse|
type3=Water|move3=Whirlpool|
type4=Poison|move4=Acid Armor|
country=Japan|
datedis={{tt|July 28 to 29|Sapporo}}, {{tt|August 3 to 5|Makuhari}}, {{tt|August 10 to 12|Nagoya}}, {{tt|August 17 to 19|Yokohama}}, {{tt|August 31 to September 2|Osaka}}, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
whirlpool=yes|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====First distribution====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Manaphy|
nick=マナフィ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=490|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Hydration|
nature=Hardy|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Heart Swap|
type2=Water|move2=Water Pulse|
type3=Water|move3=Whirlpool|
type4=Poison|move4=Acid Armor|
country=Japan|
datedis={{tt|July 15 to 17|Fukuoka}}, {{tt|July 21 to 22|Roppongi Hills}}, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
whirlpool=yes|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| Fukuoka
| July 15 to 17, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Roppongi Hills
| July 21 to 22, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo
| July 28 to 29, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Makuhari
| August 3 to 5, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Nagoya
| August 10 to 12, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Yokohama
| August 17 to 19, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Osaka
| August 31 to September 2, 2007
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=490|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　マナフィ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===PalCity Lucario===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Festa 2007 details revealed}}
This Lucario [http://web.archive.org/web/20071105122436/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g070515_01.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070625092418/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/palcity/present/index.html#frame01 distributed] at the 2007 Pokémon Festa, called PalCity, at six different cities around Japan: {{wp|Fukuoka}}, {{wp|Sapporo}}, {{wp|Makuhari Station|Makuhari}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Yokohama}} and {{wp|Osaka}}. Its language of origin is always English. Notably, all its moves contain 「はどう」 in their Japanese names.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Lucario|
nick=LUCARIO|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=448|
item1=Metal Coat|
types=2|
typea=Fighting|
typeb=Steel|
otcolor=blue|
ot=PALCITY|
id=07157|
ability1=Steadfast|
nature=Modest|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Fighting|move1=Aura Sphere|
type2=Dark|move2=Dark Pulse|
type3=Dragon|move3=Dragon Pulse|
type4=Water|move4=Water Pulse|
country=Japan|
originlang=English|
datedis={{tt|July 15 to 17|Fukuoka}}, {{tt|July 28 to 29|Sapporo}}, {{tt|August 3 to 5|Makuhari}}, {{tt|August 10 to 12|Nagoya}}, {{tt|August 17 to 19|Yokohama}}, {{tt|August 31 to September 2|Osaka}}, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| Fukuoka
| July 15 to 17, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo
| July 28 to 29, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Makuhari
| August 3 to 5, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Nagoya
| August 10 to 12, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Yokohama
| August 17 to 19, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Osaka
| August 31 to September 2, 2007
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=448|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　LUCARIO|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===PalCity Mew===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Festa 2007 details revealed}}
This Mew [http://web.archive.org/web/20071105122436/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g070515_01.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070625092418/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/palcity/present/index.html#frame01 distributed] at the 2007 Pokémon Festa, called PalCity, at six different cities around Japan: {{wp|Fukuoka}}, {{wp|Sapporo}}, {{wp|Makuhari Station|Makuhari}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Yokohama}} and {{wp|Osaka}}. In each city it has a different move. In Fukuoka only its [[nature]] was set to Quirky; other Mew had random natures.

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| Fukuoka
| July 15 to 17, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo
| July 28 to 29, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Makuhari
| August 3 to 5, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Nagoya
| August 10 to 12, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Yokohama
| August 17 to 19, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Osaka
| August 31 to September 2, 2007
|}{{-}}

====Fukuoka PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Quirky|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Normal|move1=Transform|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=July 15 to 17, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Sapporo PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Amnesia|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=July 28 to 29, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Makuhari PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Normal|move1=Mega Punch|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 3 to 5, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Nagoya PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Psychic|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 10 to 12, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Yokohama PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Barrier|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 17 to 19, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Osaka PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Rock|move1=AncientPower|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 31 to September 2, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===Cinema Darkrai===
{{bulbanews|Darkrai giveaway announced}}
This Darkrai [http://web.archive.org/web/20080419064348/http://event.kids.yahoo.co.jp/pokemon2007/campaign/index.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070405210944/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/darkrai.html distributed] at showings of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' from July 14 to September 9, 2007 and during a pre-release event.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Darkrai|
nick=ダークライ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=491|
item1=Enigma Berry|
typea=Dark|
otcolor=red|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07147|
ability1=Bad Dreams|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 07|
type1=Dragon|move1=Roar of Time|
type2=Dragon|move2=Spacial Rend|
type3=Ghost|move3=Nightmare|
type4=Psychic|move4=Hypnosis|
datedis=July 14 to September 9, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=491|
title={{tt|スクリーンからやってきた　ダークライ|Darkrai, given from the big screen}}|
msg={{tt|えいがをみてくれて　ありがとう！！|Thanks for coming to see the movie!!}} {{tt|したのサイトに　アクセスして|Access the below site}} {{tt|キーワードを　にゅうりょく　してね！|And input the keyword!}} {{tt|キーワード＝オラシオン|オラシオン}}}}

===2007 Tanabata Jirachi===
{{bulbanews|Jirachi giveaway details revealed}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070630075928/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/hotnews/n070615_01.html This] Jirachi was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]]s to members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] who entered a contest held between June 15 and July 2, 2007. The winners of contest received a postcard which could be redeemed from July 1 to 22, 2007 for a {{p|Jirachi}}. Entry was done by sending a "wish" to Jirachi on the Daisuki Club's web site. The Jirachi randomly held either a [[Salac Berry]] or [[Ganlon Berry]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Jirachi|
nick=ジラーチ|
level=5|
game=4d|
ndex=385|
item=2|
item1=Ganlon Berry|
item2=Salac Berry|
types=2|
typea=Steel|
typeb=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=タナバタ|
id=07077|
ability1=Serene Grace|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Fan Club|
type1=Normal|move1=Wish|
type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion|
type3=Psychic|move3=Rest|
datedis=July 1 to 22, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=385|
title=ジラーチにねがいを　プレゼント|
msg=ジラーチにねがいを・・・におうぼしてくれ てありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===10th Movie Deoxys===
{{bulbanews|Movie star Pokémon poll results announced}}
Because of the results of a {{pkmn|movie}} star Pokémon poll among fans, Deoxys [http://web.archive.org/web/20070619015328/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2007/index.html was distributed] from June 23 to September 2, 2007 along with [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to Japanese theater showings of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. It holds a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|NeverMeltIce}}, a reference to the fact that Deoxys's first appearance in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' is at the north pole.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Deoxys|
nick=デオキシス|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=386|
item1=NeverMeltIce|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=１０ｔｈ|
id=07147|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Psycho Boost|
type2=Electric|move2=Zap Cannon|
type3=Steel|move3=Iron Defense|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
datedis=June 23 to September 2, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=386|
title=えいが１０しゅうねんきねん　デオキシス|
msg=ポケモンえいが　１０しゅうねんを　きね んした　デオキシスを　プレゼント！ ポケモンえいがを　おうえんしてくれて ありがとう！ これからも　ポケモンを　たのしんでね！}}

===Yamamoto Whiscash===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070406033913/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/event/e0318_01.html This] Whiscash was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from March 21 to April 9, 2007. It was distributed as a promotion by [[Pokémon Sunday]], and its [[original Trainer]] is the name of one of the hosts, Yamamoto.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Whiscash|
nick=ナマズン|
gender=f|
level=51|
game=4d|
ndex=340|
item1=Rindo Berry|
types=2|
typea=Water|
typeb=Ground|
otcolor=red|
ot=やまもと|
id=03217|
ability1=Oblivious|
nature=Gentle|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Ground|move1=Earthquake|
type2=Water|move2=Aqua Tail|
type3=Psychic|move3=Zen Headbutt|
type4=Normal|move4=Giga Impact|
datedis=March 21 to April 9, 2007|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=340|
title=やまもとのナマズン　プレゼント|
msg=みんなのために　がんばって　てにいれた ナマズンだよ。きみだけの　ナマズンを そだててみよう。ナマズン　なめんなよ！ やまもと　たいいん}}

===Shokotan Tropius===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070206211857/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/anime/a0128_01.html This] Tropius was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from February 3 to 12, 2007. It was distributed to promote [[Pokémon Sunday]], and its [[original Trainer]] is the name of one of the hosts, [[Shōko Nakagawa|Shokotan]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Tropius|
nick=トロピウス|
gender=f|
level=53|
game=4d|
ndex=357|
types=2|
typea=Grass|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=red|
ot=しょこたん|
id=02027|
ability1=Chlorophyll|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Flying|move1=Air Slash|
type2=Grass|move2=Synthesis|
type3=Fire|move3=Sunny Day|
type4=Grass|move4=SolarBeam|
datedis=February 3 to February 12, 2007|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=357|
title=しょこたんのトロピウス　プレゼント|
msg=いつも　サンデーを　みてくれて まりがとう。たいせつに　そだてるんだお ポケサンカンパニー　らいらいお！！！ しょうこ}}

===World Hobby Fair Manaphy===
This Manaphy [http://web.archive.org/web/20070308141822/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g1115_02.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070226202331/http://www.mediafactory.co.jp/poke/ distributed] at the 25th World Hobby Fair from December 22, 2006 to March 1, 2007 to people who bought the DVD of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. The DVD contained a special coupon which could be redeemed to obtain Manaphy.
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Manaphy|
nick=マナフィ|
level=5|
game=4d|
ndex=490|
item1=King's Rock|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=みずのたみ|
id=12226|
ability1=Hydration|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Lovely place|
type1=Bug|move1=Tail Glow|
type2=Water|move2=Bubble|
type3=Water|move3=Water Sport|
datedis=December 22, 2006 to March 1, 2007|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=490|
title=うみのおうじ　マナフィ　プレゼント|
msg=キミのもとに　まぼろしのポケモン マナフィが　やってくるよ てもちにくわえて　いっしょに ぼうけんしよう！}}

===Pokémon Festa 2006 Pokémon===
These Pokémon [http://web.archive.org/web/20061212115848/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/2006battlefes/event.html were] [http://web.archive.org/web/20061213154821/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/2006battlefes/present.html distributed] to players who attended any of the [http://web.archive.org/web/20070116220440/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/2006battlefes/schedule.html stops] for the [[Pokémon Festa]] 2006, called the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Battle Festa ★ 2006 (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター　ダイヤモンド・パール　バトルフェスタ★2006'''). They were also distributed as part of the Pokémon Center Winter Festival from January 2 to 8, 2007 and again at game stores across Japan from January 6 to 31, 2007. Pearl games would receive Electabuzz and Diamond games would receive Magmar.

====Electabuzz====
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Electabuzz|
nick=エレブー|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4d|
ndex=125|
item1=Electirizer|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=フェスタ|
id=11256|
ability1=Static|
nature=Naughty|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Festa 06|
type1=Fighting|move1=Low Kick|
type2=Electric|move2=Shock Wave|
type3=Psychic|move3=Light Screen|
type4=Electric|move4=ThunderPunch|
datedis=November 25, 2006 to January 31, 2007|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms=3|ms1=239|ms2=125|ms3=466|
title=ともだちといっしょにプレゼント！パール|
msg=おともだちと　つうしんこうかんをして あたらしいポケモン　エレキブルへ しんか　させよう！}}

====Magmar====
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Magmar|
nick=ブーバー|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4d|
ndex=126|
item1=Magmarizer|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=フェスタ|
id=11256|
ability1=Flame Body|
nature=Quiet|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Festa 06|
type1=Normal|move1=SmokeScreen|
type2=Fire|move2=Fire Spin|
type3=Ghost|move3=Confuse Ray|
type4=Fire|move4=Fire Punch|
datedis=November 25, 2006 to January 31, 2007|
diamond=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms=3|ms1=240|ms2=126|ms3=467|
title=ともだちといっしょにプレゼント！ダイヤ|
msg=おともだちと　つうしんこうかんをして あたらしいポケモン　ブーバーンへ しんか　させよう！}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Prefecture
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| {{jwp|神戸国際展示場|Kobe International Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Kobe}}
| November 25, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| {{jwp|名古屋市国際展示場|Port Messe Nagoya}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}
| December 2, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| {{jwp|西日本総合展示場|West Japan General Exhibition Center}}, {{wp|Fukuoka}}
| December 9, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}, {{wp|Yokohama}}
| December 16, 2006
|}

===Concert Chatot===
{{bulbanews|10th anniversary special orchestral performance of Pokémon game OSTs announced}}
This Chatot was distributed at four 10th anniversary Pokémon Concerts held around Japan, on October 28, November 5, November 12, and December 10, 2006.
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Chatot|
nick=ペラップ|
gender=m|
level=25|
game=4d|
ndex=441|
item1=Soothe Bell|
types=2|
typea=Normal|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=コンサート|
id=10286|
ability1=Keen Eye|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Concert|
type1=Flying|move1=Mirror Move|
type2=Normal|move2=Fury Attack|
type3=Flying|move3=Chatter|
type4=Dark|move4=Taunt|
datedis=October 28 to December 10, 2006|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| Minato-ku, Tokyo
| October 28, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| Kitakyūshū City, Fukuoka
| November 5, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| Hyōgō
| November 12, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo City, Hokkaidō
| December 10, 2006
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms=3|ms1=441|ms2=441|ms3=441|
title=はっぴーバースデーコンサートプレゼント|
msg=ペラップは　おしゃべり　というわざを おぼえているよ！ キミの　こえを　おぼえさせて　かつやく させよう！}}

==External links==
* [http://pf.ksrn.net/game/diamond_pearl/special_pokemon.html KSRN - Special Pokémon] (Japanese)
{{Event Pokémon}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Event Pokémon]]
[[Category:Generation IV event distributions]]
[[Category:Japanese event distributions]]

[[ja:第四世代の配布ポケモン一覧 (日本)]]

List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV

2016-07-10T10:35:30Z

Gerrie333: /* Entei */

{{incomplete|2=Missing pre-release date for Cinema Darkrai and venue locations}}
This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away locally to Japanese language Pokémon games in [[Generation IV]].

==List of event Pokémon==
===2010 Birthday Chimchar===
This Chimchar was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Nagoya|Nagoya Pokémon Center]] from September 12 to November 3, 2010; unlike the previous Birthday Chimchar event, it was not distributed for a year due to the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Chimchar|
nick=ヒコザル|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=390|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ナゴヤ|
id=09120|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Hardy|
met=PC Nagoya|
type1=Fire|move1=Flamethrower|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderPunch|
type3=Grass|move3=Grass Knot|
type4=Normal|move4=Helping Hand|
datedis=September 12 to November 3, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=390|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ナゴヤから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===7-Eleven Pikachu===
This Pikachu was distributed at {{wp|7-Eleven}} stores in Japan from August 20 to September 5, 2010.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=20|
game=4h|
ndex=025 m|
item1=Light Ball|
dexno=025|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=セブン|
id=08200|
ability1=Static|
nature=Docile|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Present|
type2=Normal|move2=Quick Attack|
type3=Electric|move3=ThunderShock|
type4=Normal|move4=Tail Whip|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 20 to September 5, 2010|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=「プレゼント」をおぼえた　ピカチュウ|
msg=わざ「プレゼント」を　おぼえた ピカチュウだよ。だいじにそだててね！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2010 World Championships Crobat===
{{bulbanews|Crobat to be distributed at Worlds 2010}}
[http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2010/updates/article/getting-ready/look-out-for-crobat-at-the-world-championships This] Crobat was distributed at the [[2010 World Championships]] in {{wp|Waikoloa}}, {{wp|Hawaii}}, the United States on August 15, 2010 to English, Italian, and French games from 11am to 1pm, and to German, Spanish, and Japanese games from 2pm to 4pm. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Crobat|
nick=CROBAT|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=169|
item1=Life Orb|
types=2|
typea=Poison|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD10|
id=08150|
ability1=Inner Focus|
nature=Timid|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Fire|move1=Heat Wave|
type2=Flying|move2=Air Slash|
type3=Poison|move3=Sludge Bomb|
type4=Normal|move4=Super Fang|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=August 15, 2010|
disdate=1|
country=the United States|
originlang=English|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|ms1=169|
title=Battle in Kona|
msg=Thanks for coming to the 2010 Pokémon World Championships! Be sure to save your game after you pick up the Pokémon at a Poké Mart.}}

===2010 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] from July 20 to November 3, 2010; unlike previous Birthday Charmander events, it was not distributed for a year due to the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07200|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Hardy|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20 to November 3, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===Cinema Celebi===
{{bulbanews|More Movie 13 distribution details}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20100517060823/http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/news-sp/20100515_03.html This] Celebi was distributed at showings of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' from July 10 to September 30, 2010 and during a pre-release event on July 3, 2010.

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, if taken to the [[Ilex Forest Shrine]] it will trigger an event where it takes the player back in time.

It can be transferred to {{game|Black and White|s}} via [[Relocator]]. In Pokémon Black and White, if shown to the little girl in the [[Game Freak]] building in [[Castelia City]], the player can obtain {{p|Zorua}}.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Celebi|
nick=セレビィ|
level=50|
game=4h|
ndex=251|
item1=Jaboca Berry|
dexno=251|
types=2|
typea=Psychic|
typeb=Grass|
otcolor=red|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07100|
ability1=Natural Cure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 10|
type1=Grass|move1=Leaf Storm|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Dark|move3=Nasty Plot|
type4=Psychic|move4=Healing Wish|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=July 3, 2010; July 10 to September 30, 2010|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=251|
title=スクリーンからやってきた　セレビィ|
msg=えいがを　みにきてくれて　ありがとう！ きねんに　スクリーンから　やってきた セレビィを　プレゼント！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===Crown Beasts===
{{bulbanews/2|More Movie 13 distribution details|April 2010 CoroCoro scans feature thirteenth Pokémon movie, third Ranger game}}
These {{Shiny}} Pokémon [http://web.archive.org/web/20100519111449/http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/news-sp/20100515_02.html?SP-A-001=main were] [http://web.archive.org/web/20100517090021/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/ticket2010_present/receive_flow.html? distributed] from June 18 to August 31, 2010 to players who [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', with tickets being available for pre-order from April 17 to July 9, 2010. Only one of the three legendary beasts could be downloaded per ticket. [http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?9648-Slot-2-Cartridge-for-Mystery-Gift-Picture Each] Pokémon had a different colored [[distribution cartridge]]; Raikou had a yellow distribution cartridge, Entei had a red distribution cartridge, and Suicune had a dark blue distribution cartridge.

These Pokémon can be transferred to {{game|Black and White|s}} via [[Relocator]]. In Pokémon Black and White, if taken to [[Lostlorn Forest]] it will trigger a battle with a wild {{p|Zoroark}}.

====Raikou====
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Raikou
|nick=ライコウ
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=243 s
|item1=Micle Berry
|dexno=243
|typea=Electric
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Rash
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Electric|move1=Zap Cannon
|type2=Normal|move2=Weather Ball
|type3=Fighting|move3=Aura Sphere
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=243|
title=キミがえらんだ　ライコウ|
msg=でんせつのポケモン　ライコウ　は ことしの　えいがで　だいかつやく！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

====Entei====
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Entei
|nick=エンテイ
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=244 s
|item1=Custap Berry
|dexno=244
|typea=Fire
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Adamant
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Fire|move1=Flare Blitz
|type2=Normal|move2=Crush Claw
|type3=Normal|move3=Howl
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=244|
title=キミがえらんだ　エンテイ|
msg=でんせつのポケモン　エンテイ　は ことしの　えいがで　だいかつやく！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

====Suicune====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Suicune|
nick=スイクン|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=245 s|
item1=Rowap Berry|
dexno=245|
typea=Water|
otcolor=blue|
ot=クラウン|
id=06180|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Relaxed|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 10|
type1=Ice|move1=Sheer Cold|
type2=Water|move2=Aqua Ring|
type3=Flying|move3=Air Slash|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
shiny=yes|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=245|
title=キミがえらんだ　スイクン|
msg=でんせつのポケモン　スイクン　は ことしの　えいがで　だいかつやく！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2010 World Championships Eevee===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20100608122737/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/wcs0910/present/ This] {{Shiny}} Eevee was distributed at regional tournaments for the [[2010 World Championships]] to participants' HeartGold and SoulSilver games at various locations on various dates, with an overall distribution period of January 11 to May 9, 2010.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Eevee|
nick=イーブイ|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4h|
ndex=133 s|
item1=Focus Sash|
dexno=133|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ＷＣＳ|
id=01110|
ability1=Adaptability|
ability2=Run Away|
nature=Hardy|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Steel|move1=Iron Tail|
type2=Normal|move2=Trump Card|
type3=Normal|move3=Flail|
type4=Normal|move4=Quick Attack|
shiny=yes|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=January 11 to May 9, 2010|
country=Japan|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| January 11, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima}}
| January 16, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyogo}}
| January 17, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| January 23, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}, {{wp|Akita Prefecture|Akita}}, {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| January 24, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| January 30, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| January 31, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}
| February 6, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| February 7, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Oita}}
| February 11, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}} (A)
| February 14, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| February 20, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| February 21, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| February 27, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| February 28, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamagata Prefecture|Yamagata}}, {{wp|Ehime Prefecture|Ehime}}
| March 7, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Iwate Prefecture|Iwate}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}}, {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}, {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| March 14, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kōchi Prefecture|Kochi}}
| March 20, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}
| March 21, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}
| March 22, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}, {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| March 27, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture|Shimane}}, {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
| March 28, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}, {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}
| April 4, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Ishikawa Prefecture|Ishikawa}}
| April 10, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Miyagi Prefecture|Miyagi}}, {{wp|Niigata Prefecture|Niigata}}, {{wp|Tottori Prefecture|Tottori}}
| April 11, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hokkaido}}, {{wp|Fukui Prefecture|Fukui}}
| April 17, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyoto}}
| April 18, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| April 24, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Yamaguchi Prefecture|Yamaguchi}}
| April 25, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukushima Prefecture|Fukushima}}, {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| April 29, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}} (B)
| May 8, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}} (B)
| May 9, 2010
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=133|
title=ぎんのイーブイ　プレゼント|
msg=イベントに　きてくれて　ありがとう。 きねんに　いろちがいの　ぎんに かがやく　イーブイを　プレゼント！ どのタイプに　しんかさせるかは キミしだいだ！}}

===2009 Birthday Pikachu===
This Pikachu was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Yokohama|Yokohama Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from December 26, 2009 to December 25, 2010. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ヨコハマ|
id=12269|
ability1=Static|
nature=Mild|
encounter=fateful|
met=PC Yokohama|
type1=Water|move1=Surf|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunder|
type3=Normal|move3=Protect|
hm=Surf|
datedis=December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|
ms1=025|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ヨコハマから すてきな　プレゼント　おくります。}}

===Ario Pikachu===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20091120213245/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/091116_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the [[Nintendo Zone]] at the shopping center Ario from November 21 to 23, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=f|
level=20|
game=4h|
ndex=025 f|
dexno=025|
item1=Light Ball|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=アリオ|
id=11219|
ability1=Static|
nature=Bashful|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Present|
type2=Normal|move2=Quick Attack|
type3=Electric|move3=Thunder Wave|
type4=Normal|move4=Tail Whip|
datedis=November 21 to 23, 2009|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=「プレゼント」をおぼえた　ピカチュウ|
msg=わざ「プレゼント」を　おぼえた ピカチュウだよ。だいじにそだててね！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu===
{{bulbanews|Pikachu to be distributed during Kyoto CMEX 2009}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090922170457/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/event/e090918_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 from October 3 to 4, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Soothe Bell|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=キョウト|
id=10039|
ability1=Static|
nature=Naughty|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Last Resort|
type2=Normal|move2=Present|
type3=Electric|move3=Thunderbolt|
type4=Normal|move4=Quick Attack|
datedis=October 3 to 4, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=ピカチュウ　とっておきのプレゼント！|
msg=フレンドリィショップで　はいたついんから とっておきの　ピカチュウを　うけとったら このふしぎなカードは　すてておこう！}}

===2009 Birthday Chimchar===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20091005025850/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p091002_01.html This] Chimchar was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Nagoya|Nagoya Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Chimchar|
nick=ヒコザル|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=390|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ナゴヤ|
id=09129|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Mild|
met=PC Nagoya|
type1=Fire|move1=Flamethrower|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderPunch|
type3=Grass|move3=Grass Knot|
type4=Normal|move4=Helping Hand|
datedis=September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=390|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ナゴヤから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===2009 World Championships Weavile===
{{bulbanews|Weavile to be distributed during Pokémon World Championships}}
This Weavile was distributed at the [[2009 World Championships]] in {{wp|San Diego}}, {{wp|California}}, the United States on August 15, 2009 to English, Italian, and German games from 11am to 1pm, and to French, Spanish, and Japanese games from 2pm to 4pm. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Weavile|
nick=WEAVILE|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4p|
ndex=461 m|
item1=Focus Sash|
dexno=461|
types=2|
typea=Dark|
typeb=Ice|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD09|
id=08159|
ability1=Pressure|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Jolly|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Fake Out|
type2=Ice|move2=Ice Shard|
type3=Dark|move3=Night Slash|
type4=Fighting|move4=Brick Break|
country=the United States|
disdate=1|
datedis=August 15, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
originlang=English|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|ms1=461|
title=Battle in San Diego|
msg=Thanks for coming to the 2009 Pokémon World Championships! Be sure to save your game after you pick up the Pokémon at a Poké Mart.}}

===2009 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07209|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Naughty|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===Cinema Arceus===
{{bulbanews/2|CoroCoro pictures give information on distribution|Oha Suta reveals new information on HeartGold, SoulSilver events}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090917161610/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/arcus/ This] Arceus was distributed at showings of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' from July 18 to September 30, 2009 and during a pre-release event on July 11, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Arceus|
nick=アルセウス|
level=100|
game=4p|
ndex=493|
item1=Rowap Berry|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07189|
ability1=Multitype|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 09|
type1=Normal|move1=Judgment|
type2=Dragon|move2=Roar of Time|
type3=Dragon|move3=Spacial Rend|
type4=Ghost|move4=Shadow Force|
datedis=July 11, 2009; July 18 to September 30, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
ge=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=493|
title=スクリーンからやってきた　アルセウス|
msg=えいがを　みにきてくれて　ありがとう！ したのサイトに　アクセスして キーワードを　にゅうりょくしてね！ キーワード＝ギザげんき}}

===Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu===
{{bulbanews/3|CoroCoro pictures give information on distribution|Leaked CoroCoro photos reveal information on new giveaways|Oha Suta reveals new information on HeartGold, SoulSilver events}}
This [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/news/04.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20090315001344/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/pichu_present/index.html distributed] from June 19 to August 31, 2009 to people who [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pichu|
nick=ピチュー|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4p|
ndex=172 s|
item1=Everstone|
dexno=172|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=red|
ot=しょこたん|
id=06199|
ability1=Static|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 09|
type1=Electric|move1=Charge|
type2=Electric|move2=Volt Tackle|
type3=Normal|move3=Endeavor|
type4=Normal|move4=Endure|
datedis=June 19 to August 31, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
shiny=yes|
ge=yes}}

====Wonder Card ====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=172|
title=ピカチュウカラーのピチュー　プレゼント|
msg=ピカチュウカラーの　ピチューは ことしのえいがで　かつやくする ギザみみピチューの　ライバルだ！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===Pokémon Center Meowth===
{{bulbanews|Japanese Pokémon Center stores to sell new Nyarth merchandise}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090309210426/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p090306_01.html This] Meowth was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from March 20 to April 12, 2009 to promote the new line of 「ニャースまつり」 ''Nyarth Festival'' merchandise, with this "festival" previously only being celebrated at the Osaka Pokémon Center. Its [[original Trainer]] is 「オーサカ」 ''Osaka'' for this reason.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Meowth|
nick=ニャース|
gender=m|
level=10|
game=4p|
ndex=052|
item1=Amulet Coin|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=オーサカ|
id=03209|
ability1=Pickup|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Center|
type1=Normal|move1=Fake Out|
type2=Normal|move2=Pay Day|
type3=Normal|move3=Assist|
type4=Normal|move4=Scratch|
datedis=March 20 to April 12, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=052|
title=ポケモンセンター　ニャース　プレゼント|
msg=ニャースまつりにきてくれてありがとう! ポケモンセンターオーサカ１０しゅうねん きねんのニャースをプレゼント! フレンドリィショップでうけとったら かならずレポートをかこう!}}

===Sleeping Pikachu===
{{bulbanews|Pikachu to be available in Japanese Pokémon Center stores}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090220235715/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p090116_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from February 7 to March 15, 2009 to promote the [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4p|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Chesto Berry|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=おねむり|
id=02079|
ability1=Static|
nature=Relaxed|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Center|
type1=Psychic|move1=Rest|
type2=Normal|move2=Sleep Talk|
type3=Normal|move3=Yawn|
type4=Normal|move4=Snore|
datedis=February 7 to March 15, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=おねむりピカチュウ　プレゼント|
msg=おねむりピカチュウまつりに　きてくれて ありがとう。　きねんに　このピカチュウ をプレゼントするよ。 フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2008 Birthday Pikachu===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081217082112/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p081205_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Yokohama|Yokohama Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4p|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ヨコハマ|
id=12268|
ability1=Static|
nature=Modest|
encounter=fateful|
met=PC Yokohama|
type1=Water|move1=Surf|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunder|
type3=Normal|move3=Protect|
hm=Surf|
datedis=December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ヨコハマから すてきな　プレゼント　おくります。}}

===Pokémon Center Eevee===
{{bulbanews/2|Eevee to be given out in Japanese Pokémon Center stores|Pokémon Center Sapporo to give away Eievui}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081202235312/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p081128_01.html This] Eevee was distributed at all [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from December 6, 2008 to January 12, 2009 to promote the new 「イーブイコレクション」 ''Eevee Collection'' merchandise line. To celebrate its opening, Eevee was distributed at the Sapporo Pokémon Center from March 6 to 19, 2009. Its [[original Trainer]], 「ブイコレ」 ''VuiCol'' is a shortened version of Eevee Collection. Anyone who returned to the center with the Eevee could receive an [[Eeveelution]] watch.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Eevee|
nick=イーブイ|
gender=f|
level=10|
game=4p|
ndex=133|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=red|
ot=ブイコレ|
id=12068|
ability1=Adaptability|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Lonely|
met=Pokémon Center|
type1=Normal|move1=Covet|
type2=Dark|move2=Bite|
type3=Normal|move3=Helping Hand|
type4=Normal|move4=Attract|
datedis={{tt|December 6, 2008 to January 12, 2009|All then-existing Pokémon Center stores}}, {{tt|March 6 to 19, 2009|Sapporo Pokémon Center}}|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=133|
title=イーブイコレクション　きねんプレゼント|
msg=イーブイコレクションに　きてくれて　 ありがとう。　このイーブイを、 きみごのみに　そだててみてね！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2008 TCG World Championships Milotic===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081010134918/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/event/e080913_01.html This] {{Shiny}} Milotic was distributed at regional tournaments for the {{TCG|2008 World Championships}} of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] to participants' Platinum games at various locations on various dates, with an overall distribution period of October 12, 2008 to January 25, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Milotic|
nick=ミロカロス|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4p|
ndex=350 m s|
item1=Flame Orb|
dexno=350|
typea=Water|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ＷＣＳ|
id=10128|
ability1=Marvel Scale|
nature=Timid|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Rain Dance|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Water|move3=Hydro Pump|
type4=Ice|move4=Icy Wind|
datedis=October 12, 2008 to January 25, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
beauty=yes|
platinum=yes|
shiny=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyogo}}
| October 12, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
| October 18, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Akita Prefecture|Akita}}, {{wp|Miyagi Prefecture|Miyagi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}
| October 19, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}, {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| October 26, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| November 1, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| November 2, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Niigata Prefecture|Niigata}}
| November 3, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamaguchi Prefecture|Yamaguchi}}
| November 8, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}
| November 9, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamagata Prefecture|Yamagata}}, {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| November 23, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hokkaido}}
| November 24, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukushima Prefecture|Fukushima}}, {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyoto}}, {{wp|Tottori Prefecture|Tottori}}
| November 30, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}, {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| December 6, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukui Prefecture|Fukui}}
| December 7, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| December 13, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Shimane Prefecture|Shimane}}, {{wp|Ehime Prefecture|Ehime}}
| December 14, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}
| December 20, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}, {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}, {{wp|Kōchi Prefecture|Kochi}}, {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| December 21, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
| December 23, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}, {{wp|Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima}}, {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Oita}}
| December 27, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| January 10, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| January 11, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| January 12, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| January 17, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}}
| January 18, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}, {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| January 24, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| January 25, 2009
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=350|
title=WCS　きんのミロカロス　プレゼント|
msg=イベントに　きてくれて　ありがとう。 きねんに　いろちがいの　きんの ミロカロスを　プレゼント！ ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081101144107/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p080901_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Yokohama|Yokohama Pokémon Center]] from October 10 to November 3, 2008 to celebrate its reopening.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4p|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Shell Bell|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ヨコハマ|
id=10108|
ability1=Static|
nature=Modest|
encounter=fateful|
met=PC Yokohama|
type1=Water|move1=Surf|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunder|
type3=Normal|move3=Protect|
hm=Surf|
datedis=October 10 to November 3, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=おひっこし　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=ポケモンセンター　ヨコハマから おひっこしを　きねんして すてきな　プレゼント　おくります。}}

===2008 Tanabata Jirachi===
Members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] could enter a contest, with the winners receiving a postcard which could be redeemed from August 18 to 31, 2008 for a {{p|Jirachi}} at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]]s. Entry was done by sending a "wish" to Jirachi on the Daisuki Club's web site.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Jirachi|
nick=ジラーチ|
level=5|
game=4d|
ndex=385|
item1=Jaboca Berry|
types=2|
typea=Steel|
typeb=Psychic|
otcolor=red|
ot=タナバタ|
id=08188|
ability1=Serene Grace|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Fan Club|
type1=Normal|move1=Wish|
type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion|
type3=Psychic|move3=Rest|
datedis=August 18 to 31, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=385|
title=ジラーチにねがいを　プレゼント|
msg=ポケモンだいすきクラブの　ジラーチに ねがいを…　におうぼしてくれて　ありが とう！　キミのジラーチを　だいじに　 そだててね★　これからも　ずっと　 ポケモンを　だいすきでいてね！}}

===2008 World Championships Lucario===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon World Championships 2008 Web site opens}}
This Lucario was distributed at the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] in {{wp|Orlando, Florida}}, the United States on August 17, 2008 to English and Japanese games. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Lucario|
nick=LUCARIO|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4d|
ndex=448|
item1=Leftovers|
types=2|
typea=Fighting|
typeb=Steel|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD08|
id=08178|
ability1=Inner Focus|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Adamant|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Fighting|move1=Force Palm|
type2=Ground|move2=Bone Rush|
type3=Fire|move3=Sunny Day|
type4=Fire|move4=Blaze Kick|
country=the United States|
originlang=English|
disdate=1|
datedis=August 17, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|ms1=448|
title=Battle in Orlando|
msg=Thanks for coming to the Pokémon TCG World Championships and Video Game Showdown!}}

===2008 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4d|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07208|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Naive|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|
ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===Cinema Shaymin===
{{bulbanews|Shaymin to be distributed at theaters}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20100325055133/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/shaymin.html This] Shaymin was distributed at showings of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' from July 19 to September 30, 2008 and during a pre-release event on July 6, 2008.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Shaymin|
nick=シェイミ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=492|
item1=Micle Berry|
typea=Grass|
otcolor=red|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07198|
ability1=Natural Cure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 08|
type1=Grass|move1=Seed Flare|
type2=Grass|move2=Aromatherapy|
type3=Normal|move3=Substitute|
type4=Grass|move4=Energy Ball|
datedis=July 6, 2008; July 19 to September 30, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=492|
title=スクリーンからやってきた　シェイミ|
msg=えいがをみてくれて　ありがとう!! したのサイトに　アクセスして キーワードをにゅうりょくしてね! キーワード＝グラシデア}}

===Movie Regigigas===
{{bulbanews|Shaymin to be distributed at theaters}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20080617105922/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/regigigas_present.html This] Regigigas was distributed from June 20 to August 31, 2008 to people who [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Regigigas|
nick=レジギガス|
level=100|
game=4d|
ndex=486|
item1=Custap Berry|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=テンイむら|
id=07198|
ability1=Slow Start|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 08|
type1=Steel|move1=Iron Head|
type2=Rock|move2=Rock Slide|
type3=Ice|move3=Icy Wind|
type4=Normal|move4=Crush Grip|
datedis=June 20 to August 31, 2008|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=486|
title=えいが　まえうりけんの　レジギガス|
msg=ことしのえいがで　かつやくする レジギガスを　プレゼント！ ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===McDonald's Pikachu===
[http://www.mcd-holdings.co.jp/news/2008/promotion/promo0526_2.html This] Pikachu was distributed at {{wp|McDonald's}} stores from May 30 to June 19, 2008 to promote the [[Nintendo Zone|Nintendo Spot]] service.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=f|
level=20|
game=4d|
ndex=025 f|
item1=Light Ball|
dexno=025|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=マック|
id=05308|
ability1=Static|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Bashful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Quick Attack|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderShock|
type3=Normal|move3=Tail Whip|
type4=Normal|move4=Present|
datedis=May 30 to June 19, 2008|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=「プレゼント」をおぼえた　ピカチュウ|
msg=わざ「プレゼント」を　おぼえた ピカチュウだよ！　だいじにそだててね！ ポケモンをうけとったらこのカードは すてておこう！}}

===Strongest Pokémon===
These Pokémon were distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] in Japan over a four month timeframe in five separate distribution periods. Three of the Pokémon distributed were selected via a poll, with Electivire and Magmortar automatically being part of the distribution.

The first Pokémon that was [http://web.archive.org/web/20071011004042/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/st_present/index.html distributed] was Electivire from November 15 to 30, 2007. This was followed by the [http://web.archive.org/web/20071011004042/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/st_present/index.html distribution] of Magmortar from December 1 to 14, 2007. The first Pokémon selected via the poll was Milotic, and was distributed from December 15, 2007 to January 14, 2008. After Milotic, Dragonite was distributed from January 15 to February 14, 2008. The final Pokémon [http://web.archive.org/web/20080416153210/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/st_present/index.html distributed] was Salamence, from February 15 to March 14, 2008.

====Salamence====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Salamence|
nick=ボーマンダ|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=373|
item1=Dragon Fang|
types=2|
typea=Dragon|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=02158|
ability1=Intimidate|
nature=Naughty|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Hydro Pump|
type2=Rock|move2=Stone Edge|
type3=Fire|move3=Fire Blast|
type4=Dragon|move4=Dragon Claw|
datedis=February 15 to March 14, 2008|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=373|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　ボーマンダ|
msg=ドラゴンタイプ　ぶつりさいきょうクラス ボーマンダ！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Dragonite====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Dragonite|
nick=カイリュー|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=149|
item1=Yache Berry|
types=2|
typea=Dragon|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=01158|
ability1=Inner Focus|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Mild|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Dragon|move1=Draco Meteor|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunderbolt|
type3=Dragon|move3=Outrage|
type4=Dragon|move4=Dragon Dance|
datedis=January 15 to February 14, 2008|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=149|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　カイリュー|
msg=ドラゴンタイプとくしゅさいきょうクラス カイリュー！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Milotic====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Milotic|
nick=ミロカロス|
gender=f|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=350 f|
item1=Flame Orb|
dexno=350|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=さいきょう|
id=12157|
ability1=Marvel Scale|
nature=Bold|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Rain Dance|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Water|move3=Hydro Pump|
type4=Ice|move4=Ice Beam|
datedis=December 15, 2007 to January 14, 2008|
country=Japan|
beauty=yes|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=350|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　ミロカロス|
msg=みずタイプ　とくしゅさいきょうクラス ミロカロス！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Magmortar====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Magmortar|
nick=ブーバーン|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=467|
item1=Charcoal|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=12017|
ability1=Flame Body|
nature=Hardy|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Ghost|move1=Confuse Ray|
type2=Fire|move2=Fire Punch|
type3=Fire|move3=Lava Plume|
type4=Fire|move4=Flamethrower|
datedis=December 1 to 14, 2007|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=467|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　ブーバーン|
msg=ほのおタイプ　とくしゅさいきょうクラス ブーバーン！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Electivire====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Electivire|
nick=エレキブル|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=466|
item1=Magnet|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=11157|
ability1=Motor Drive|
nature=Serious|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Psychic|move1=Light Screen|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderPunch|
type3=Electric|move3=Discharge|
type4=Electric|move4=Thunderbolt|
datedis=November 15 to 30, 2007|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=466|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　エレキブル|
msg=でんきタイプ　ぶつりさいきょうクラスの エレキブル！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===Golgo Octillery===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20071031015414/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g071014_01.html This] Octillery was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from October 14 to 31, 2007. It was distributed as a promotion by [[Pokémon Sunday]], and its [[original Trainer]] (Golko) is the feminine form of name of one of the hosts, Golgo. A similar Octillery was later made available as one of [[Hayley's trades]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Octillery|
nick=オクタン|
gender=f|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=224 f|
dexno=224|
item1=Focus Band|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=ごるこ|
id=10147|
ability1=Suction Cups|
nature=Serious|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Octazooka|
type2=Ice|move2=Ice Beam|
type3=Bug|move3=Signal Beam|
type4=Normal|move4=Hyper Beam|
datedis=October 14 to 31, 2007|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=224|
title=ゴルゴしょちょうのオクタン　プレゼント|
msg=かずかずの　きせきをおこしてきた ワシの　オクタン！ だいじに　そだてて　くれぃ！ ポケモンを　うけとったら この　カードは　すてて　おいてくれ！}}

===2007 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4d|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07207|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Mild|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===PalCity Manaphy===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Festa 2007 details revealed}}
This Manaphy [http://web.archive.org/web/20071105122436/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g070515_01.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070625092418/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/palcity/present/index.html#frame01 distributed] at the 2007 Pokémon Festa, called PalCity, at seven different cities around Japan: {{wp|Fukuoka}}, {{wp|Roppongi Hills}}, {{wp|Sapporo}}, {{wp|Makuhari Station|Makuhari}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Yokohama}} and {{wp|Osaka}}. In Fukuoka and Roppongi Hills only its [[nature]] was set to Hardy; other Manaphy had random natures.

====Second distribution====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Manaphy|
nick=マナフィ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=490|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Hydration|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Heart Swap|
type2=Water|move2=Water Pulse|
type3=Water|move3=Whirlpool|
type4=Poison|move4=Acid Armor|
country=Japan|
datedis={{tt|July 28 to 29|Sapporo}}, {{tt|August 3 to 5|Makuhari}}, {{tt|August 10 to 12|Nagoya}}, {{tt|August 17 to 19|Yokohama}}, {{tt|August 31 to September 2|Osaka}}, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
whirlpool=yes|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====First distribution====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Manaphy|
nick=マナフィ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=490|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Hydration|
nature=Hardy|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Heart Swap|
type2=Water|move2=Water Pulse|
type3=Water|move3=Whirlpool|
type4=Poison|move4=Acid Armor|
country=Japan|
datedis={{tt|July 15 to 17|Fukuoka}}, {{tt|July 21 to 22|Roppongi Hills}}, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
whirlpool=yes|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| Fukuoka
| July 15 to 17, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Roppongi Hills
| July 21 to 22, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo
| July 28 to 29, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Makuhari
| August 3 to 5, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Nagoya
| August 10 to 12, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Yokohama
| August 17 to 19, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Osaka
| August 31 to September 2, 2007
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=490|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　マナフィ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===PalCity Lucario===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Festa 2007 details revealed}}
This Lucario [http://web.archive.org/web/20071105122436/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g070515_01.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070625092418/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/palcity/present/index.html#frame01 distributed] at the 2007 Pokémon Festa, called PalCity, at six different cities around Japan: {{wp|Fukuoka}}, {{wp|Sapporo}}, {{wp|Makuhari Station|Makuhari}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Yokohama}} and {{wp|Osaka}}. Its language of origin is always English. Notably, all its moves contain 「はどう」 in their Japanese names.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Lucario|
nick=LUCARIO|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=448|
item1=Metal Coat|
types=2|
typea=Fighting|
typeb=Steel|
otcolor=blue|
ot=PALCITY|
id=07157|
ability1=Steadfast|
nature=Modest|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Fighting|move1=Aura Sphere|
type2=Dark|move2=Dark Pulse|
type3=Dragon|move3=Dragon Pulse|
type4=Water|move4=Water Pulse|
country=Japan|
originlang=English|
datedis={{tt|July 15 to 17|Fukuoka}}, {{tt|July 28 to 29|Sapporo}}, {{tt|August 3 to 5|Makuhari}}, {{tt|August 10 to 12|Nagoya}}, {{tt|August 17 to 19|Yokohama}}, {{tt|August 31 to September 2|Osaka}}, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| Fukuoka
| July 15 to 17, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo
| July 28 to 29, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Makuhari
| August 3 to 5, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Nagoya
| August 10 to 12, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Yokohama
| August 17 to 19, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Osaka
| August 31 to September 2, 2007
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=448|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　LUCARIO|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===PalCity Mew===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Festa 2007 details revealed}}
This Mew [http://web.archive.org/web/20071105122436/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g070515_01.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070625092418/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/palcity/present/index.html#frame01 distributed] at the 2007 Pokémon Festa, called PalCity, at six different cities around Japan: {{wp|Fukuoka}}, {{wp|Sapporo}}, {{wp|Makuhari Station|Makuhari}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Yokohama}} and {{wp|Osaka}}. In each city it has a different move. In Fukuoka only its [[nature]] was set to Quirky; other Mew had random natures.

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| Fukuoka
| July 15 to 17, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo
| July 28 to 29, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Makuhari
| August 3 to 5, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Nagoya
| August 10 to 12, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Yokohama
| August 17 to 19, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Osaka
| August 31 to September 2, 2007
|}{{-}}

====Fukuoka PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Quirky|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Normal|move1=Transform|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=July 15 to 17, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Sapporo PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Amnesia|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=July 28 to 29, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Makuhari PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Normal|move1=Mega Punch|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 3 to 5, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Nagoya PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Psychic|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 10 to 12, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Yokohama PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Barrier|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 17 to 19, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Osaka PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Rock|move1=AncientPower|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 31 to September 2, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===Cinema Darkrai===
{{bulbanews|Darkrai giveaway announced}}
This Darkrai [http://web.archive.org/web/20080419064348/http://event.kids.yahoo.co.jp/pokemon2007/campaign/index.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070405210944/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/darkrai.html distributed] at showings of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' from July 14 to September 9, 2007 and during a pre-release event.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Darkrai|
nick=ダークライ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=491|
item1=Enigma Berry|
typea=Dark|
otcolor=red|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07147|
ability1=Bad Dreams|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 07|
type1=Dragon|move1=Roar of Time|
type2=Dragon|move2=Spacial Rend|
type3=Ghost|move3=Nightmare|
type4=Psychic|move4=Hypnosis|
datedis=July 14 to September 9, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=491|
title={{tt|スクリーンからやってきた　ダークライ|Darkrai, given from the big screen}}|
msg={{tt|えいがをみてくれて　ありがとう！！|Thanks for coming to see the movie!!}} {{tt|したのサイトに　アクセスして|Access the below site}} {{tt|キーワードを　にゅうりょく　してね！|And input the keyword!}} {{tt|キーワード＝オラシオン|オラシオン}}}}

===2007 Tanabata Jirachi===
{{bulbanews|Jirachi giveaway details revealed}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070630075928/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/hotnews/n070615_01.html This] Jirachi was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]]s to members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] who entered a contest held between June 15 and July 2, 2007. The winners of contest received a postcard which could be redeemed from July 1 to 22, 2007 for a {{p|Jirachi}}. Entry was done by sending a "wish" to Jirachi on the Daisuki Club's web site. The Jirachi randomly held either a [[Salac Berry]] or [[Ganlon Berry]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Jirachi|
nick=ジラーチ|
level=5|
game=4d|
ndex=385|
item=2|
item1=Ganlon Berry|
item2=Salac Berry|
types=2|
typea=Steel|
typeb=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=タナバタ|
id=07077|
ability1=Serene Grace|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Fan Club|
type1=Normal|move1=Wish|
type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion|
type3=Psychic|move3=Rest|
datedis=July 1 to 22, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=385|
title=ジラーチにねがいを　プレゼント|
msg=ジラーチにねがいを・・・におうぼしてくれ てありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===10th Movie Deoxys===
{{bulbanews|Movie star Pokémon poll results announced}}
Because of the results of a {{pkmn|movie}} star Pokémon poll among fans, Deoxys [http://web.archive.org/web/20070619015328/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2007/index.html was distributed] from June 23 to September 2, 2007 along with [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to Japanese theater showings of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. It holds a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|NeverMeltIce}}, a reference to the fact that Deoxys's first appearance in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' is at the north pole.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Deoxys|
nick=デオキシス|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=386|
item1=NeverMeltIce|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=１０ｔｈ|
id=07147|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Psycho Boost|
type2=Electric|move2=Zap Cannon|
type3=Steel|move3=Iron Defense|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
datedis=June 23 to September 2, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=386|
title=えいが１０しゅうねんきねん　デオキシス|
msg=ポケモンえいが　１０しゅうねんを　きね んした　デオキシスを　プレゼント！ ポケモンえいがを　おうえんしてくれて ありがとう！ これからも　ポケモンを　たのしんでね！}}

===Yamamoto Whiscash===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070406033913/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/event/e0318_01.html This] Whiscash was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from March 21 to April 9, 2007. It was distributed as a promotion by [[Pokémon Sunday]], and its [[original Trainer]] is the name of one of the hosts, Yamamoto.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Whiscash|
nick=ナマズン|
gender=f|
level=51|
game=4d|
ndex=340|
item1=Rindo Berry|
types=2|
typea=Water|
typeb=Ground|
otcolor=red|
ot=やまもと|
id=03217|
ability1=Oblivious|
nature=Gentle|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Ground|move1=Earthquake|
type2=Water|move2=Aqua Tail|
type3=Psychic|move3=Zen Headbutt|
type4=Normal|move4=Giga Impact|
datedis=March 21 to April 9, 2007|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=340|
title=やまもとのナマズン　プレゼント|
msg=みんなのために　がんばって　てにいれた ナマズンだよ。きみだけの　ナマズンを そだててみよう。ナマズン　なめんなよ！ やまもと　たいいん}}

===Shokotan Tropius===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070206211857/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/anime/a0128_01.html This] Tropius was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from February 3 to 12, 2007. It was distributed to promote [[Pokémon Sunday]], and its [[original Trainer]] is the name of one of the hosts, [[Shōko Nakagawa|Shokotan]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Tropius|
nick=トロピウス|
gender=f|
level=53|
game=4d|
ndex=357|
types=2|
typea=Grass|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=red|
ot=しょこたん|
id=02027|
ability1=Chlorophyll|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Flying|move1=Air Slash|
type2=Grass|move2=Synthesis|
type3=Fire|move3=Sunny Day|
type4=Grass|move4=SolarBeam|
datedis=February 3 to February 12, 2007|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=357|
title=しょこたんのトロピウス　プレゼント|
msg=いつも　サンデーを　みてくれて まりがとう。たいせつに　そだてるんだお ポケサンカンパニー　らいらいお！！！ しょうこ}}

===World Hobby Fair Manaphy===
This Manaphy [http://web.archive.org/web/20070308141822/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g1115_02.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070226202331/http://www.mediafactory.co.jp/poke/ distributed] at the 25th World Hobby Fair from December 22, 2006 to March 1, 2007 to people who bought the DVD of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. The DVD contained a special coupon which could be redeemed to obtain Manaphy.
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Manaphy|
nick=マナフィ|
level=5|
game=4d|
ndex=490|
item1=King's Rock|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=みずのたみ|
id=12226|
ability1=Hydration|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Lovely place|
type1=Bug|move1=Tail Glow|
type2=Water|move2=Bubble|
type3=Water|move3=Water Sport|
datedis=December 22, 2006 to March 1, 2007|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=490|
title=うみのおうじ　マナフィ　プレゼント|
msg=キミのもとに　まぼろしのポケモン マナフィが　やってくるよ てもちにくわえて　いっしょに ぼうけんしよう！}}

===Pokémon Festa 2006 Pokémon===
These Pokémon [http://web.archive.org/web/20061212115848/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/2006battlefes/event.html were] [http://web.archive.org/web/20061213154821/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/2006battlefes/present.html distributed] to players who attended any of the [http://web.archive.org/web/20070116220440/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/2006battlefes/schedule.html stops] for the [[Pokémon Festa]] 2006, called the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Battle Festa ★ 2006 (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター　ダイヤモンド・パール　バトルフェスタ★2006'''). They were also distributed as part of the Pokémon Center Winter Festival from January 2 to 8, 2007 and again at game stores across Japan from January 6 to 31, 2007. Pearl games would receive Electabuzz and Diamond games would receive Magmar.

====Electabuzz====
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Electabuzz|
nick=エレブー|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4d|
ndex=125|
item1=Electirizer|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=フェスタ|
id=11256|
ability1=Static|
nature=Naughty|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Festa 06|
type1=Fighting|move1=Low Kick|
type2=Electric|move2=Shock Wave|
type3=Psychic|move3=Light Screen|
type4=Electric|move4=ThunderPunch|
datedis=November 25, 2006 to January 31, 2007|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms=3|ms1=239|ms2=125|ms3=466|
title=ともだちといっしょにプレゼント！パール|
msg=おともだちと　つうしんこうかんをして あたらしいポケモン　エレキブルへ しんか　させよう！}}

====Magmar====
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Magmar|
nick=ブーバー|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4d|
ndex=126|
item1=Magmarizer|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=フェスタ|
id=11256|
ability1=Flame Body|
nature=Quiet|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Festa 06|
type1=Normal|move1=SmokeScreen|
type2=Fire|move2=Fire Spin|
type3=Ghost|move3=Confuse Ray|
type4=Fire|move4=Fire Punch|
datedis=November 25, 2006 to January 31, 2007|
diamond=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms=3|ms1=240|ms2=126|ms3=467|
title=ともだちといっしょにプレゼント！ダイヤ|
msg=おともだちと　つうしんこうかんをして あたらしいポケモン　ブーバーンへ しんか　させよう！}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Prefecture
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| {{jwp|神戸国際展示場|Kobe International Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Kobe}}
| November 25, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| {{jwp|名古屋市国際展示場|Port Messe Nagoya}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}
| December 2, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| {{jwp|西日本総合展示場|West Japan General Exhibition Center}}, {{wp|Fukuoka}}
| December 9, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}, {{wp|Yokohama}}
| December 16, 2006
|}

===Concert Chatot===
{{bulbanews|10th anniversary special orchestral performance of Pokémon game OSTs announced}}
This Chatot was distributed at four 10th anniversary Pokémon Concerts held around Japan, on October 28, November 5, November 12, and December 10, 2006.
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Chatot|
nick=ペラップ|
gender=m|
level=25|
game=4d|
ndex=441|
item1=Soothe Bell|
types=2|
typea=Normal|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=コンサート|
id=10286|
ability1=Keen Eye|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Concert|
type1=Flying|move1=Mirror Move|
type2=Normal|move2=Fury Attack|
type3=Flying|move3=Chatter|
type4=Dark|move4=Taunt|
datedis=October 28 to December 10, 2006|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| Minato-ku, Tokyo
| October 28, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| Kitakyūshū City, Fukuoka
| November 5, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| Hyōgō
| November 12, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo City, Hokkaidō
| December 10, 2006
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms=3|ms1=441|ms2=441|ms3=441|
title=はっぴーバースデーコンサートプレゼント|
msg=ペラップは　おしゃべり　というわざを おぼえているよ！ キミの　こえを　おぼえさせて　かつやく させよう！}}

==External links==
* [http://pf.ksrn.net/game/diamond_pearl/special_pokemon.html KSRN - Special Pokémon] (Japanese)
{{Event Pokémon}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Event Pokémon]]
[[Category:Generation IV event distributions]]
[[Category:Japanese event distributions]]

[[ja:第四世代の配布ポケモン一覧 (日本)]]

List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV

2016-07-10T10:30:36Z

Gerrie333: /* Raikou */

{{incomplete|2=Missing pre-release date for Cinema Darkrai and venue locations}}
This is a reverse-chronological '''list of event Pokémon distributions''' that were given away locally to Japanese language Pokémon games in [[Generation IV]].

==List of event Pokémon==
===2010 Birthday Chimchar===
This Chimchar was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Nagoya|Nagoya Pokémon Center]] from September 12 to November 3, 2010; unlike the previous Birthday Chimchar event, it was not distributed for a year due to the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Chimchar|
nick=ヒコザル|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=390|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ナゴヤ|
id=09120|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Hardy|
met=PC Nagoya|
type1=Fire|move1=Flamethrower|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderPunch|
type3=Grass|move3=Grass Knot|
type4=Normal|move4=Helping Hand|
datedis=September 12 to November 3, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=390|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ナゴヤから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===7-Eleven Pikachu===
This Pikachu was distributed at {{wp|7-Eleven}} stores in Japan from August 20 to September 5, 2010.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=20|
game=4h|
ndex=025 m|
item1=Light Ball|
dexno=025|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=セブン|
id=08200|
ability1=Static|
nature=Docile|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Present|
type2=Normal|move2=Quick Attack|
type3=Electric|move3=ThunderShock|
type4=Normal|move4=Tail Whip|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 20 to September 5, 2010|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=「プレゼント」をおぼえた　ピカチュウ|
msg=わざ「プレゼント」を　おぼえた ピカチュウだよ。だいじにそだててね！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2010 World Championships Crobat===
{{bulbanews|Crobat to be distributed at Worlds 2010}}
[http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2010/updates/article/getting-ready/look-out-for-crobat-at-the-world-championships This] Crobat was distributed at the [[2010 World Championships]] in {{wp|Waikoloa}}, {{wp|Hawaii}}, the United States on August 15, 2010 to English, Italian, and French games from 11am to 1pm, and to German, Spanish, and Japanese games from 2pm to 4pm. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Crobat|
nick=CROBAT|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=169|
item1=Life Orb|
types=2|
typea=Poison|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD10|
id=08150|
ability1=Inner Focus|
nature=Timid|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Fire|move1=Heat Wave|
type2=Flying|move2=Air Slash|
type3=Poison|move3=Sludge Bomb|
type4=Normal|move4=Super Fang|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=August 15, 2010|
disdate=1|
country=the United States|
originlang=English|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|ms1=169|
title=Battle in Kona|
msg=Thanks for coming to the 2010 Pokémon World Championships! Be sure to save your game after you pick up the Pokémon at a Poké Mart.}}

===2010 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] from July 20 to November 3, 2010; unlike previous Birthday Charmander events, it was not distributed for a year due to the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07200|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Hardy|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20 to November 3, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===Cinema Celebi===
{{bulbanews|More Movie 13 distribution details}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20100517060823/http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/news-sp/20100515_03.html This] Celebi was distributed at showings of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' from July 10 to September 30, 2010 and during a pre-release event on July 3, 2010.

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, if taken to the [[Ilex Forest Shrine]] it will trigger an event where it takes the player back in time.

It can be transferred to {{game|Black and White|s}} via [[Relocator]]. In Pokémon Black and White, if shown to the little girl in the [[Game Freak]] building in [[Castelia City]], the player can obtain {{p|Zorua}}.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Celebi|
nick=セレビィ|
level=50|
game=4h|
ndex=251|
item1=Jaboca Berry|
dexno=251|
types=2|
typea=Psychic|
typeb=Grass|
otcolor=red|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07100|
ability1=Natural Cure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 10|
type1=Grass|move1=Leaf Storm|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Dark|move3=Nasty Plot|
type4=Psychic|move4=Healing Wish|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=July 3, 2010; July 10 to September 30, 2010|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=251|
title=スクリーンからやってきた　セレビィ|
msg=えいがを　みにきてくれて　ありがとう！ きねんに　スクリーンから　やってきた セレビィを　プレゼント！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===Crown Beasts===
{{bulbanews/2|More Movie 13 distribution details|April 2010 CoroCoro scans feature thirteenth Pokémon movie, third Ranger game}}
These {{Shiny}} Pokémon [http://web.archive.org/web/20100519111449/http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/news-sp/20100515_02.html?SP-A-001=main were] [http://web.archive.org/web/20100517090021/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/ticket2010_present/receive_flow.html? distributed] from June 18 to August 31, 2010 to players who [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', with tickets being available for pre-order from April 17 to July 9, 2010. Only one of the three legendary beasts could be downloaded per ticket. [http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?9648-Slot-2-Cartridge-for-Mystery-Gift-Picture Each] Pokémon had a different colored [[distribution cartridge]]; Raikou had a yellow distribution cartridge, Entei had a red distribution cartridge, and Suicune had a dark blue distribution cartridge.

These Pokémon can be transferred to {{game|Black and White|s}} via [[Relocator]]. In Pokémon Black and White, if taken to [[Lostlorn Forest]] it will trigger a battle with a wild {{p|Zoroark}}.

====Raikou====
{{G4event
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Raikou
|nick=ライコウ
|level=30
|game=4h
|ndex=243 s
|item1=Micle Berry
|dexno=243
|typea=Electric
|otcolor=blue
|ot=クラウン
|id=06180
|ability1=Pressure
|nature=Rash
|encounter=fateful
|met=Pokémon Movie 10
|type1=Electric|move1=Zap Cannon
|type2=Normal|move2=Weather Ball
|type3=Fighting|move3=Aura Sphere
|type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|shiny=yes
|ribbon=Classic
|datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010
|country=Japan
|diamond=yes
|pearl=yes
|platinum=yes
|heartgold=yes
|soulsilver=yes
|ge=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=243|
title=キミがえらんだ　ライコウ|
msg=でんせつのポケモン　ライコウ　は ことしの　えいがで　だいかつやく！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

====Entei====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Entei|
nick=エンテイ|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=244 s|
item1=Custap Berry|
dexno=244|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=クラウン|
id=06180|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Adamant|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 10|
type1=Fire|move1=Flare Blitz|
type2=Normal|move2=Crush Claw|
type3=Normal|move3=Howl|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
shiny=yes|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=244|
title=キミがえらんだ　エンテイ|
msg=でんせつのポケモン　エンテイ　は ことしの　えいがで　だいかつやく！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

====Suicune====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Suicune|
nick=スイクン|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=245 s|
item1=Rowap Berry|
dexno=245|
typea=Water|
otcolor=blue|
ot=クラウン|
id=06180|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Relaxed|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 10|
type1=Ice|move1=Sheer Cold|
type2=Water|move2=Aqua Ring|
type3=Flying|move3=Air Slash|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
shiny=yes|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=June 18 to August 31, 2010|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes|
ge=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=245|
title=キミがえらんだ　スイクン|
msg=でんせつのポケモン　スイクン　は ことしの　えいがで　だいかつやく！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2010 World Championships Eevee===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20100608122737/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/wcs0910/present/ This] {{Shiny}} Eevee was distributed at regional tournaments for the [[2010 World Championships]] to participants' HeartGold and SoulSilver games at various locations on various dates, with an overall distribution period of January 11 to May 9, 2010.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Eevee|
nick=イーブイ|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4h|
ndex=133 s|
item1=Focus Sash|
dexno=133|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ＷＣＳ|
id=01110|
ability1=Adaptability|
ability2=Run Away|
nature=Hardy|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Steel|move1=Iron Tail|
type2=Normal|move2=Trump Card|
type3=Normal|move3=Flail|
type4=Normal|move4=Quick Attack|
shiny=yes|
ribbon=Classic|
datedis=January 11 to May 9, 2010|
country=Japan|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| January 11, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima}}
| January 16, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyogo}}
| January 17, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| January 23, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}, {{wp|Akita Prefecture|Akita}}, {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| January 24, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| January 30, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| January 31, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}
| February 6, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| February 7, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Oita}}
| February 11, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}} (A)
| February 14, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| February 20, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| February 21, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| February 27, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| February 28, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamagata Prefecture|Yamagata}}, {{wp|Ehime Prefecture|Ehime}}
| March 7, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Iwate Prefecture|Iwate}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}}, {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}, {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| March 14, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kōchi Prefecture|Kochi}}
| March 20, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}
| March 21, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}
| March 22, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}, {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| March 27, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture|Shimane}}, {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
| March 28, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}, {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}
| April 4, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Ishikawa Prefecture|Ishikawa}}
| April 10, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Miyagi Prefecture|Miyagi}}, {{wp|Niigata Prefecture|Niigata}}, {{wp|Tottori Prefecture|Tottori}}
| April 11, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hokkaido}}, {{wp|Fukui Prefecture|Fukui}}
| April 17, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyoto}}
| April 18, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| April 24, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Yamaguchi Prefecture|Yamaguchi}}
| April 25, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukushima Prefecture|Fukushima}}, {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| April 29, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}} (B)
| May 8, 2010
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}} (B)
| May 9, 2010
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=133|
title=ぎんのイーブイ　プレゼント|
msg=イベントに　きてくれて　ありがとう。 きねんに　いろちがいの　ぎんに かがやく　イーブイを　プレゼント！ どのタイプに　しんかさせるかは キミしだいだ！}}

===2009 Birthday Pikachu===
This Pikachu was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Yokohama|Yokohama Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from December 26, 2009 to December 25, 2010. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ヨコハマ|
id=12269|
ability1=Static|
nature=Mild|
encounter=fateful|
met=PC Yokohama|
type1=Water|move1=Surf|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunder|
type3=Normal|move3=Protect|
hm=Surf|
datedis=December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|
ms1=025|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ヨコハマから すてきな　プレゼント　おくります。}}

===Ario Pikachu===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20091120213245/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/091116_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the [[Nintendo Zone]] at the shopping center Ario from November 21 to 23, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=f|
level=20|
game=4h|
ndex=025 f|
dexno=025|
item1=Light Ball|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=アリオ|
id=11219|
ability1=Static|
nature=Bashful|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Present|
type2=Normal|move2=Quick Attack|
type3=Electric|move3=Thunder Wave|
type4=Normal|move4=Tail Whip|
datedis=November 21 to 23, 2009|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=「プレゼント」をおぼえた　ピカチュウ|
msg=わざ「プレゼント」を　おぼえた ピカチュウだよ。だいじにそだててね！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu===
{{bulbanews|Pikachu to be distributed during Kyoto CMEX 2009}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090922170457/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/event/e090918_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 from October 3 to 4, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4h|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Soothe Bell|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=キョウト|
id=10039|
ability1=Static|
nature=Naughty|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Last Resort|
type2=Normal|move2=Present|
type3=Electric|move3=Thunderbolt|
type4=Normal|move4=Quick Attack|
datedis=October 3 to 4, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=ピカチュウ　とっておきのプレゼント！|
msg=フレンドリィショップで　はいたついんから とっておきの　ピカチュウを　うけとったら このふしぎなカードは　すてておこう！}}

===2009 Birthday Chimchar===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20091005025850/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p091002_01.html This] Chimchar was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Nagoya|Nagoya Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Chimchar|
nick=ヒコザル|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=390|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ナゴヤ|
id=09129|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Mild|
met=PC Nagoya|
type1=Fire|move1=Flamethrower|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderPunch|
type3=Grass|move3=Grass Knot|
type4=Normal|move4=Helping Hand|
datedis=September 12, 2009 to September 11, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=390|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ナゴヤから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===2009 World Championships Weavile===
{{bulbanews|Weavile to be distributed during Pokémon World Championships}}
This Weavile was distributed at the [[2009 World Championships]] in {{wp|San Diego}}, {{wp|California}}, the United States on August 15, 2009 to English, Italian, and German games from 11am to 1pm, and to French, Spanish, and Japanese games from 2pm to 4pm. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Weavile|
nick=WEAVILE|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4p|
ndex=461 m|
item1=Focus Sash|
dexno=461|
types=2|
typea=Dark|
typeb=Ice|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD09|
id=08159|
ability1=Pressure|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Jolly|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Fake Out|
type2=Ice|move2=Ice Shard|
type3=Dark|move3=Night Slash|
type4=Fighting|move4=Brick Break|
country=the United States|
disdate=1|
datedis=August 15, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
originlang=English|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|ms1=461|
title=Battle in San Diego|
msg=Thanks for coming to the 2009 Pokémon World Championships! Be sure to save your game after you pick up the Pokémon at a Poké Mart.}}

===2009 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4h|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07209|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Naughty|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20, 2009 to July 19, 2010|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===Cinema Arceus===
{{bulbanews/2|CoroCoro pictures give information on distribution|Oha Suta reveals new information on HeartGold, SoulSilver events}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090917161610/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/arcus/ This] Arceus was distributed at showings of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' from July 18 to September 30, 2009 and during a pre-release event on July 11, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Arceus|
nick=アルセウス|
level=100|
game=4p|
ndex=493|
item1=Rowap Berry|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07189|
ability1=Multitype|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 09|
type1=Normal|move1=Judgment|
type2=Dragon|move2=Roar of Time|
type3=Dragon|move3=Spacial Rend|
type4=Ghost|move4=Shadow Force|
datedis=July 11, 2009; July 18 to September 30, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
ge=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=493|
title=スクリーンからやってきた　アルセウス|
msg=えいがを　みにきてくれて　ありがとう！ したのサイトに　アクセスして キーワードを　にゅうりょくしてね！ キーワード＝ギザげんき}}

===Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu===
{{bulbanews/3|CoroCoro pictures give information on distribution|Leaked CoroCoro photos reveal information on new giveaways|Oha Suta reveals new information on HeartGold, SoulSilver events}}
This [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/news/04.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20090315001344/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/pichu_present/index.html distributed] from June 19 to August 31, 2009 to people who [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pichu|
nick=ピチュー|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4p|
ndex=172 s|
item1=Everstone|
dexno=172|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=red|
ot=しょこたん|
id=06199|
ability1=Static|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 09|
type1=Electric|move1=Charge|
type2=Electric|move2=Volt Tackle|
type3=Normal|move3=Endeavor|
type4=Normal|move4=Endure|
datedis=June 19 to August 31, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
shiny=yes|
ge=yes}}

====Wonder Card ====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=172|
title=ピカチュウカラーのピチュー　プレゼント|
msg=ピカチュウカラーの　ピチューは ことしのえいがで　かつやくする ギザみみピチューの　ライバルだ！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===Pokémon Center Meowth===
{{bulbanews|Japanese Pokémon Center stores to sell new Nyarth merchandise}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090309210426/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p090306_01.html This] Meowth was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from March 20 to April 12, 2009 to promote the new line of 「ニャースまつり」 ''Nyarth Festival'' merchandise, with this "festival" previously only being celebrated at the Osaka Pokémon Center. Its [[original Trainer]] is 「オーサカ」 ''Osaka'' for this reason.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Meowth|
nick=ニャース|
gender=m|
level=10|
game=4p|
ndex=052|
item1=Amulet Coin|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=オーサカ|
id=03209|
ability1=Pickup|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Center|
type1=Normal|move1=Fake Out|
type2=Normal|move2=Pay Day|
type3=Normal|move3=Assist|
type4=Normal|move4=Scratch|
datedis=March 20 to April 12, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=052|
title=ポケモンセンター　ニャース　プレゼント|
msg=ニャースまつりにきてくれてありがとう! ポケモンセンターオーサカ１０しゅうねん きねんのニャースをプレゼント! フレンドリィショップでうけとったら かならずレポートをかこう!}}

===Sleeping Pikachu===
{{bulbanews|Pikachu to be available in Japanese Pokémon Center stores}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20090220235715/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p090116_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from February 7 to March 15, 2009 to promote the [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4p|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Chesto Berry|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=おねむり|
id=02079|
ability1=Static|
nature=Relaxed|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Center|
type1=Psychic|move1=Rest|
type2=Normal|move2=Sleep Talk|
type3=Normal|move3=Yawn|
type4=Normal|move4=Snore|
datedis=February 7 to March 15, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=おねむりピカチュウ　プレゼント|
msg=おねむりピカチュウまつりに　きてくれて ありがとう。　きねんに　このピカチュウ をプレゼントするよ。 フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2008 Birthday Pikachu===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081217082112/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p081205_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Yokohama|Yokohama Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4p|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ヨコハマ|
id=12268|
ability1=Static|
nature=Modest|
encounter=fateful|
met=PC Yokohama|
type1=Water|move1=Surf|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunder|
type3=Normal|move3=Protect|
hm=Surf|
datedis=December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　ヨコハマから すてきな　プレゼント　おくります。}}

===Pokémon Center Eevee===
{{bulbanews/2|Eevee to be given out in Japanese Pokémon Center stores|Pokémon Center Sapporo to give away Eievui}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081202235312/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p081128_01.html This] Eevee was distributed at all [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from December 6, 2008 to January 12, 2009 to promote the new 「イーブイコレクション」 ''Eevee Collection'' merchandise line. To celebrate its opening, Eevee was distributed at the Sapporo Pokémon Center from March 6 to 19, 2009. Its [[original Trainer]], 「ブイコレ」 ''VuiCol'' is a shortened version of Eevee Collection. Anyone who returned to the center with the Eevee could receive an [[Eeveelution]] watch.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Eevee|
nick=イーブイ|
gender=f|
level=10|
game=4p|
ndex=133|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=red|
ot=ブイコレ|
id=12068|
ability1=Adaptability|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Lonely|
met=Pokémon Center|
type1=Normal|move1=Covet|
type2=Dark|move2=Bite|
type3=Normal|move3=Helping Hand|
type4=Normal|move4=Attract|
datedis={{tt|December 6, 2008 to January 12, 2009|All then-existing Pokémon Center stores}}, {{tt|March 6 to 19, 2009|Sapporo Pokémon Center}}|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=133|
title=イーブイコレクション　きねんプレゼント|
msg=イーブイコレクションに　きてくれて　 ありがとう。　このイーブイを、 きみごのみに　そだててみてね！ フレンドリィショップで　うけとったら かならず　レポートを　かこう！}}

===2008 TCG World Championships Milotic===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081010134918/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/event/e080913_01.html This] {{Shiny}} Milotic was distributed at regional tournaments for the {{TCG|2008 World Championships}} of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] to participants' Platinum games at various locations on various dates, with an overall distribution period of October 12, 2008 to January 25, 2009.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Milotic|
nick=ミロカロス|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4p|
ndex=350 m s|
item1=Flame Orb|
dexno=350|
typea=Water|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ＷＣＳ|
id=10128|
ability1=Marvel Scale|
nature=Timid|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Rain Dance|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Water|move3=Hydro Pump|
type4=Ice|move4=Icy Wind|
datedis=October 12, 2008 to January 25, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
beauty=yes|
platinum=yes|
shiny=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyogo}}
| October 12, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
| October 18, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Akita Prefecture|Akita}}, {{wp|Miyagi Prefecture|Miyagi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}
| October 19, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}, {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| October 26, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| November 1, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| November 2, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Niigata Prefecture|Niigata}}
| November 3, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamaguchi Prefecture|Yamaguchi}}
| November 8, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}
| November 9, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamagata Prefecture|Yamagata}}, {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| November 23, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hokkaido}}
| November 24, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukushima Prefecture|Fukushima}}, {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyoto}}, {{wp|Tottori Prefecture|Tottori}}
| November 30, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}, {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| December 6, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukui Prefecture|Fukui}}
| December 7, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| December 13, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Shimane Prefecture|Shimane}}, {{wp|Ehime Prefecture|Ehime}}
| December 14, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}
| December 20, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Osaka}}, {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}, {{wp|Kōchi Prefecture|Kochi}}, {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| December 21, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
| December 23, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}, {{wp|Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima}}, {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Oita}}
| December 27, 2008
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| January 10, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| January 11, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| January 12, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| January 17, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}}
| January 18, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}, {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| January 24, 2009
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| January 25, 2009
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=350|
title=WCS　きんのミロカロス　プレゼント|
msg=イベントに　きてくれて　ありがとう。 きねんに　いろちがいの　きんの ミロカロスを　プレゼント！ ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20081101144107/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/pokemon/p080901_01.html This] Pikachu was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Yokohama|Yokohama Pokémon Center]] from October 10 to November 3, 2008 to celebrate its reopening.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4p|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
item1=Shell Bell|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=ヨコハマ|
id=10108|
ability1=Static|
nature=Modest|
encounter=fateful|
met=PC Yokohama|
type1=Water|move1=Surf|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunder|
type3=Normal|move3=Protect|
hm=Surf|
datedis=October 10 to November 3, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=おひっこし　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=ポケモンセンター　ヨコハマから おひっこしを　きねんして すてきな　プレゼント　おくります。}}

===2008 Tanabata Jirachi===
Members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] could enter a contest, with the winners receiving a postcard which could be redeemed from August 18 to 31, 2008 for a {{p|Jirachi}} at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]]s. Entry was done by sending a "wish" to Jirachi on the Daisuki Club's web site.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Jirachi|
nick=ジラーチ|
level=5|
game=4d|
ndex=385|
item1=Jaboca Berry|
types=2|
typea=Steel|
typeb=Psychic|
otcolor=red|
ot=タナバタ|
id=08188|
ability1=Serene Grace|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Fan Club|
type1=Normal|move1=Wish|
type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion|
type3=Psychic|move3=Rest|
datedis=August 18 to 31, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=385|
title=ジラーチにねがいを　プレゼント|
msg=ポケモンだいすきクラブの　ジラーチに ねがいを…　におうぼしてくれて　ありが とう！　キミのジラーチを　だいじに　 そだててね★　これからも　ずっと　 ポケモンを　だいすきでいてね！}}

===2008 World Championships Lucario===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon World Championships 2008 Web site opens}}
This Lucario was distributed at the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] in {{wp|Orlando, Florida}}, the United States on August 17, 2008 to English and Japanese games. However, its language of origin and Wonder Card are always English.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Lucario|
nick=LUCARIO|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4d|
ndex=448|
item1=Leftovers|
types=2|
typea=Fighting|
typeb=Steel|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD08|
id=08178|
ability1=Inner Focus|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Adamant|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Fighting|move1=Force Palm|
type2=Ground|move2=Bone Rush|
type3=Fire|move3=Sunny Day|
type4=Fire|move4=Blaze Kick|
country=the United States|
originlang=English|
disdate=1|
datedis=August 17, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|ms1=448|
title=Battle in Orlando|
msg=Thanks for coming to the Pokémon TCG World Championships and Video Game Showdown!}}

===2008 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4d|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07208|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Naive|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20, 2008 to July 19, 2009|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|
ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===Cinema Shaymin===
{{bulbanews|Shaymin to be distributed at theaters}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20100325055133/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/shaymin.html This] Shaymin was distributed at showings of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' from July 19 to September 30, 2008 and during a pre-release event on July 6, 2008.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Shaymin|
nick=シェイミ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=492|
item1=Micle Berry|
typea=Grass|
otcolor=red|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07198|
ability1=Natural Cure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 08|
type1=Grass|move1=Seed Flare|
type2=Grass|move2=Aromatherapy|
type3=Normal|move3=Substitute|
type4=Grass|move4=Energy Ball|
datedis=July 6, 2008; July 19 to September 30, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=492|
title=スクリーンからやってきた　シェイミ|
msg=えいがをみてくれて　ありがとう!! したのサイトに　アクセスして キーワードをにゅうりょくしてね! キーワード＝グラシデア}}

===Movie Regigigas===
{{bulbanews|Shaymin to be distributed at theaters}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20080617105922/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/regigigas_present.html This] Regigigas was distributed from June 20 to August 31, 2008 to people who [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Regigigas|
nick=レジギガス|
level=100|
game=4d|
ndex=486|
item1=Custap Berry|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=テンイむら|
id=07198|
ability1=Slow Start|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 08|
type1=Steel|move1=Iron Head|
type2=Rock|move2=Rock Slide|
type3=Ice|move3=Icy Wind|
type4=Normal|move4=Crush Grip|
datedis=June 20 to August 31, 2008|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=486|
title=えいが　まえうりけんの　レジギガス|
msg=ことしのえいがで　かつやくする レジギガスを　プレゼント！ ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===McDonald's Pikachu===
[http://www.mcd-holdings.co.jp/news/2008/promotion/promo0526_2.html This] Pikachu was distributed at {{wp|McDonald's}} stores from May 30 to June 19, 2008 to promote the [[Nintendo Zone|Nintendo Spot]] service.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
gender=f|
level=20|
game=4d|
ndex=025 f|
item1=Light Ball|
dexno=025|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=マック|
id=05308|
ability1=Static|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Bashful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Normal|move1=Quick Attack|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderShock|
type3=Normal|move3=Tail Whip|
type4=Normal|move4=Present|
datedis=May 30 to June 19, 2008|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=025|
title=「プレゼント」をおぼえた　ピカチュウ|
msg=わざ「プレゼント」を　おぼえた ピカチュウだよ！　だいじにそだててね！ ポケモンをうけとったらこのカードは すてておこう！}}

===Strongest Pokémon===
These Pokémon were distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] in Japan over a four month timeframe in five separate distribution periods. Three of the Pokémon distributed were selected via a poll, with Electivire and Magmortar automatically being part of the distribution.

The first Pokémon that was [http://web.archive.org/web/20071011004042/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/st_present/index.html distributed] was Electivire from November 15 to 30, 2007. This was followed by the [http://web.archive.org/web/20071011004042/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/st_present/index.html distribution] of Magmortar from December 1 to 14, 2007. The first Pokémon selected via the poll was Milotic, and was distributed from December 15, 2007 to January 14, 2008. After Milotic, Dragonite was distributed from January 15 to February 14, 2008. The final Pokémon [http://web.archive.org/web/20080416153210/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/st_present/index.html distributed] was Salamence, from February 15 to March 14, 2008.

====Salamence====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Salamence|
nick=ボーマンダ|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=373|
item1=Dragon Fang|
types=2|
typea=Dragon|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=02158|
ability1=Intimidate|
nature=Naughty|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Hydro Pump|
type2=Rock|move2=Stone Edge|
type3=Fire|move3=Fire Blast|
type4=Dragon|move4=Dragon Claw|
datedis=February 15 to March 14, 2008|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=373|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　ボーマンダ|
msg=ドラゴンタイプ　ぶつりさいきょうクラス ボーマンダ！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Dragonite====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Dragonite|
nick=カイリュー|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=149|
item1=Yache Berry|
types=2|
typea=Dragon|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=01158|
ability1=Inner Focus|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Mild|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Dragon|move1=Draco Meteor|
type2=Electric|move2=Thunderbolt|
type3=Dragon|move3=Outrage|
type4=Dragon|move4=Dragon Dance|
datedis=January 15 to February 14, 2008|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=149|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　カイリュー|
msg=ドラゴンタイプとくしゅさいきょうクラス カイリュー！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Milotic====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Milotic|
nick=ミロカロス|
gender=f|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=350 f|
item1=Flame Orb|
dexno=350|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=さいきょう|
id=12157|
ability1=Marvel Scale|
nature=Bold|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Rain Dance|
type2=Normal|move2=Recover|
type3=Water|move3=Hydro Pump|
type4=Ice|move4=Ice Beam|
datedis=December 15, 2007 to January 14, 2008|
country=Japan|
beauty=yes|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=350|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　ミロカロス|
msg=みずタイプ　とくしゅさいきょうクラス ミロカロス！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Magmortar====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Magmortar|
nick=ブーバーン|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=467|
item1=Charcoal|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=12017|
ability1=Flame Body|
nature=Hardy|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Ghost|move1=Confuse Ray|
type2=Fire|move2=Fire Punch|
type3=Fire|move3=Lava Plume|
type4=Fire|move4=Flamethrower|
datedis=December 1 to 14, 2007|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=467|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　ブーバーン|
msg=ほのおタイプ　とくしゅさいきょうクラス ブーバーン！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Electivire====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Electivire|
nick=エレキブル|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=466|
item1=Magnet|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=さいきょう|
id=11157|
ability1=Motor Drive|
nature=Serious|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Psychic|move1=Light Screen|
type2=Electric|move2=ThunderPunch|
type3=Electric|move3=Discharge|
type4=Electric|move4=Thunderbolt|
datedis=November 15 to 30, 2007|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=466|
title=さいきょうクラスプレゼント　エレキブル|
msg=でんきタイプ　ぶつりさいきょうクラスの エレキブル！　だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンを　うけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===Golgo Octillery===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20071031015414/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g071014_01.html This] Octillery was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from October 14 to 31, 2007. It was distributed as a promotion by [[Pokémon Sunday]], and its [[original Trainer]] (Golko) is the feminine form of name of one of the hosts, Golgo. A similar Octillery was later made available as one of [[Hayley's trades]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Octillery|
nick=オクタン|
gender=f|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=224 f|
dexno=224|
item1=Focus Band|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=ごるこ|
id=10147|
ability1=Suction Cups|
nature=Serious|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Water|move1=Octazooka|
type2=Ice|move2=Ice Beam|
type3=Bug|move3=Signal Beam|
type4=Normal|move4=Hyper Beam|
datedis=October 14 to 31, 2007|
country=Japan|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=224|
title=ゴルゴしょちょうのオクタン　プレゼント|
msg=かずかずの　きせきをおこしてきた ワシの　オクタン！ だいじに　そだてて　くれぃ！ ポケモンを　うけとったら この　カードは　すてて　おいてくれ！}}

===2007 Birthday Charmander===
This Charmander was distributed at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#Tokyo|Tokyo Pokémon Center]] for exactly one year from July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008. Players could obtain it within three days of their [[birthday]] and were required to provide proof of their birthday.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Charmander|
nick=ヒトカゲ|
gender=m|
level=40|
game=4d|
ndex=004|
item1=Lucky Egg|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=トウキョー|
id=07207|
ability1=Blaze|
encounter=fateful|
nature=Mild|
met=PC Tokyo|
type1=Normal|move1=Return|
type2=Normal|move2=Hidden Power|
type3=Normal|move3=Quick Attack|
type4=Normal|move4=Howl|
datedis=July 20, 2007 to July 19, 2008|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=004|
title=おたんじょうび　きねん　プレゼント|
msg=おたんじょうび　おめでとう！ ポケモンセンター　トウキョーから すてきな　プレゼントを　おくります。}}

===PalCity Manaphy===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Festa 2007 details revealed}}
This Manaphy [http://web.archive.org/web/20071105122436/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g070515_01.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070625092418/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/palcity/present/index.html#frame01 distributed] at the 2007 Pokémon Festa, called PalCity, at seven different cities around Japan: {{wp|Fukuoka}}, {{wp|Roppongi Hills}}, {{wp|Sapporo}}, {{wp|Makuhari Station|Makuhari}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Yokohama}} and {{wp|Osaka}}. In Fukuoka and Roppongi Hills only its [[nature]] was set to Hardy; other Manaphy had random natures.

====Second distribution====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Manaphy|
nick=マナフィ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=490|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Hydration|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Heart Swap|
type2=Water|move2=Water Pulse|
type3=Water|move3=Whirlpool|
type4=Poison|move4=Acid Armor|
country=Japan|
datedis={{tt|July 28 to 29|Sapporo}}, {{tt|August 3 to 5|Makuhari}}, {{tt|August 10 to 12|Nagoya}}, {{tt|August 17 to 19|Yokohama}}, {{tt|August 31 to September 2|Osaka}}, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
whirlpool=yes|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====First distribution====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Manaphy|
nick=マナフィ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=490|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Hydration|
nature=Hardy|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Heart Swap|
type2=Water|move2=Water Pulse|
type3=Water|move3=Whirlpool|
type4=Poison|move4=Acid Armor|
country=Japan|
datedis={{tt|July 15 to 17|Fukuoka}}, {{tt|July 21 to 22|Roppongi Hills}}, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
whirlpool=yes|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| Fukuoka
| July 15 to 17, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Roppongi Hills
| July 21 to 22, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo
| July 28 to 29, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Makuhari
| August 3 to 5, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Nagoya
| August 10 to 12, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Yokohama
| August 17 to 19, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Osaka
| August 31 to September 2, 2007
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=490|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　マナフィ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===PalCity Lucario===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Festa 2007 details revealed}}
This Lucario [http://web.archive.org/web/20071105122436/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g070515_01.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070625092418/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/palcity/present/index.html#frame01 distributed] at the 2007 Pokémon Festa, called PalCity, at six different cities around Japan: {{wp|Fukuoka}}, {{wp|Sapporo}}, {{wp|Makuhari Station|Makuhari}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Yokohama}} and {{wp|Osaka}}. Its language of origin is always English. Notably, all its moves contain 「はどう」 in their Japanese names.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Lucario|
nick=LUCARIO|
gender=m|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=448|
item1=Metal Coat|
types=2|
typea=Fighting|
typeb=Steel|
otcolor=blue|
ot=PALCITY|
id=07157|
ability1=Steadfast|
nature=Modest|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Fighting|move1=Aura Sphere|
type2=Dark|move2=Dark Pulse|
type3=Dragon|move3=Dragon Pulse|
type4=Water|move4=Water Pulse|
country=Japan|
originlang=English|
datedis={{tt|July 15 to 17|Fukuoka}}, {{tt|July 28 to 29|Sapporo}}, {{tt|August 3 to 5|Makuhari}}, {{tt|August 10 to 12|Nagoya}}, {{tt|August 17 to 19|Yokohama}}, {{tt|August 31 to September 2|Osaka}}, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| Fukuoka
| July 15 to 17, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo
| July 28 to 29, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Makuhari
| August 3 to 5, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Nagoya
| August 10 to 12, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Yokohama
| August 17 to 19, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Osaka
| August 31 to September 2, 2007
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=448|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　LUCARIO|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===PalCity Mew===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Festa 2007 details revealed}}
This Mew [http://web.archive.org/web/20071105122436/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g070515_01.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070625092418/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/palcity/present/index.html#frame01 distributed] at the 2007 Pokémon Festa, called PalCity, at six different cities around Japan: {{wp|Fukuoka}}, {{wp|Sapporo}}, {{wp|Makuhari Station|Makuhari}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}, {{wp|Yokohama}} and {{wp|Osaka}}. In each city it has a different move. In Fukuoka only its [[nature]] was set to Quirky; other Mew had random natures.

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Dates
|- style="background: #fff"
| Fukuoka
| July 15 to 17, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo
| July 28 to 29, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Makuhari
| August 3 to 5, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Nagoya
| August 10 to 12, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Yokohama
| August 17 to 19, 2007
|- style="background: #fff"
| Osaka
| August 31 to September 2, 2007
|}{{-}}

====Fukuoka PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Quirky|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Normal|move1=Transform|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=July 15 to 17, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Sapporo PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Amnesia|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=July 28 to 29, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Makuhari PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Normal|move1=Mega Punch|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 3 to 5, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Nagoya PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Psychic|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 10 to 12, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Yokohama PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Barrier|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 17 to 19, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

====Osaka PalCity Mew====
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Mew|
nick=ミュウ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=151|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=パルシティ|
id=07157|
ability1=Synchronize|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event 07|
type1=Rock|move1=AncientPower|
type2=Normal|move2=Metronome|
type3=Psychic|move3=Teleport|
type4=Fighting|move4=Aura Sphere|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 31 to September 2, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=151|
title=パルシティスペシャルプレゼント　ミュウ|
msg=ポケモンパルシティに　きてくれて ありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===Cinema Darkrai===
{{bulbanews|Darkrai giveaway announced}}
This Darkrai [http://web.archive.org/web/20080419064348/http://event.kids.yahoo.co.jp/pokemon2007/campaign/index.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070405210944/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/darkrai.html distributed] at showings of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' from July 14 to September 9, 2007 and during a pre-release event.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Darkrai|
nick=ダークライ|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=491|
item1=Enigma Berry|
typea=Dark|
otcolor=red|
ot=えいがかん|
id=07147|
ability1=Bad Dreams|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 07|
type1=Dragon|move1=Roar of Time|
type2=Dragon|move2=Spacial Rend|
type3=Ghost|move3=Nightmare|
type4=Psychic|move4=Hypnosis|
datedis=July 14 to September 9, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=491|
title={{tt|スクリーンからやってきた　ダークライ|Darkrai, given from the big screen}}|
msg={{tt|えいがをみてくれて　ありがとう！！|Thanks for coming to see the movie!!}} {{tt|したのサイトに　アクセスして|Access the below site}} {{tt|キーワードを　にゅうりょく　してね！|And input the keyword!}} {{tt|キーワード＝オラシオン|オラシオン}}}}

===2007 Tanabata Jirachi===
{{bulbanews|Jirachi giveaway details revealed}}
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070630075928/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/hotnews/n070615_01.html This] Jirachi was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]]s to members of the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] who entered a contest held between June 15 and July 2, 2007. The winners of contest received a postcard which could be redeemed from July 1 to 22, 2007 for a {{p|Jirachi}}. Entry was done by sending a "wish" to Jirachi on the Daisuki Club's web site. The Jirachi randomly held either a [[Salac Berry]] or [[Ganlon Berry]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Jirachi|
nick=ジラーチ|
level=5|
game=4d|
ndex=385|
item=2|
item1=Ganlon Berry|
item2=Salac Berry|
types=2|
typea=Steel|
typeb=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=タナバタ|
id=07077|
ability1=Serene Grace|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Fan Club|
type1=Normal|move1=Wish|
type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion|
type3=Psychic|move3=Rest|
datedis=July 1 to 22, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=385|
title=ジラーチにねがいを　プレゼント|
msg=ジラーチにねがいを・・・におうぼしてくれ てありがとう！だいじにそだててね。 ポケモンをうけとったら　このカードは すてておこう！}}

===10th Movie Deoxys===
{{bulbanews|Movie star Pokémon poll results announced}}
Because of the results of a {{pkmn|movie}} star Pokémon poll among fans, Deoxys [http://web.archive.org/web/20070619015328/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2007/index.html was distributed] from June 23 to September 2, 2007 along with [[pre-order bonus|pre-ordered]] tickets to Japanese theater showings of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. It holds a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|NeverMeltIce}}, a reference to the fact that Deoxys's first appearance in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' is at the north pole.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Deoxys|
nick=デオキシス|
level=50|
game=4d|
ndex=386|
item1=NeverMeltIce|
typea=Psychic|
otcolor=blue|
ot=１０ｔｈ|
id=07147|
ability1=Pressure|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Movie 07|
type1=Psychic|move1=Psycho Boost|
type2=Electric|move2=Zap Cannon|
type3=Steel|move3=Iron Defense|
type4=Normal|move4=ExtremeSpeed|
datedis=June 23 to September 2, 2007|
ribbon=Classic|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=386|
title=えいが１０しゅうねんきねん　デオキシス|
msg=ポケモンえいが　１０しゅうねんを　きね んした　デオキシスを　プレゼント！ ポケモンえいがを　おうえんしてくれて ありがとう！ これからも　ポケモンを　たのしんでね！}}

===Yamamoto Whiscash===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070406033913/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/event/e0318_01.html This] Whiscash was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from March 21 to April 9, 2007. It was distributed as a promotion by [[Pokémon Sunday]], and its [[original Trainer]] is the name of one of the hosts, Yamamoto.
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Whiscash|
nick=ナマズン|
gender=f|
level=51|
game=4d|
ndex=340|
item1=Rindo Berry|
types=2|
typea=Water|
typeb=Ground|
otcolor=red|
ot=やまもと|
id=03217|
ability1=Oblivious|
nature=Gentle|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Ground|move1=Earthquake|
type2=Water|move2=Aqua Tail|
type3=Psychic|move3=Zen Headbutt|
type4=Normal|move4=Giga Impact|
datedis=March 21 to April 9, 2007|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=340|
title=やまもとのナマズン　プレゼント|
msg=みんなのために　がんばって　てにいれた ナマズンだよ。きみだけの　ナマズンを そだててみよう。ナマズン　なめんなよ！ やまもと　たいいん}}

===Shokotan Tropius===
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070206211857/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/anime/a0128_01.html This] Tropius was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from February 3 to 12, 2007. It was distributed to promote [[Pokémon Sunday]], and its [[original Trainer]] is the name of one of the hosts, [[Shōko Nakagawa|Shokotan]].
{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Tropius|
nick=トロピウス|
gender=f|
level=53|
game=4d|
ndex=357|
types=2|
typea=Grass|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=red|
ot=しょこたん|
id=02027|
ability1=Chlorophyll|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Flying|move1=Air Slash|
type2=Grass|move2=Synthesis|
type3=Fire|move3=Sunny Day|
type4=Grass|move4=SolarBeam|
datedis=February 3 to February 12, 2007|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=357|
title=しょこたんのトロピウス　プレゼント|
msg=いつも　サンデーを　みてくれて まりがとう。たいせつに　そだてるんだお ポケサンカンパニー　らいらいお！！！ しょうこ}}

===World Hobby Fair Manaphy===
This Manaphy [http://web.archive.org/web/20070308141822/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g1115_02.html was] [http://web.archive.org/web/20070226202331/http://www.mediafactory.co.jp/poke/ distributed] at the 25th World Hobby Fair from December 22, 2006 to March 1, 2007 to people who bought the DVD of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. The DVD contained a special coupon which could be redeemed to obtain Manaphy.
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Manaphy|
nick=マナフィ|
level=5|
game=4d|
ndex=490|
item1=King's Rock|
typea=Water|
otcolor=red|
ot=みずのたみ|
id=12226|
ability1=Hydration|
nature=Random|
encounter=fateful|
met=Lovely place|
type1=Bug|move1=Tail Glow|
type2=Water|move2=Bubble|
type3=Water|move3=Water Sport|
datedis=December 22, 2006 to March 1, 2007|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms1=490|
title=うみのおうじ　マナフィ　プレゼント|
msg=キミのもとに　まぼろしのポケモン マナフィが　やってくるよ てもちにくわえて　いっしょに ぼうけんしよう！}}

===Pokémon Festa 2006 Pokémon===
These Pokémon [http://web.archive.org/web/20061212115848/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/2006battlefes/event.html were] [http://web.archive.org/web/20061213154821/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/2006battlefes/present.html distributed] to players who attended any of the [http://web.archive.org/web/20070116220440/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/2006battlefes/schedule.html stops] for the [[Pokémon Festa]] 2006, called the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Battle Festa ★ 2006 (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター　ダイヤモンド・パール　バトルフェスタ★2006'''). They were also distributed as part of the Pokémon Center Winter Festival from January 2 to 8, 2007 and again at game stores across Japan from January 6 to 31, 2007. Pearl games would receive Electabuzz and Diamond games would receive Magmar.

====Electabuzz====
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Electabuzz|
nick=エレブー|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4d|
ndex=125|
item1=Electirizer|
typea=Electric|
otcolor=blue|
ot=フェスタ|
id=11256|
ability1=Static|
nature=Naughty|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Festa 06|
type1=Fighting|move1=Low Kick|
type2=Electric|move2=Shock Wave|
type3=Psychic|move3=Light Screen|
type4=Electric|move4=ThunderPunch|
datedis=November 25, 2006 to January 31, 2007|
pearl=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms=3|ms1=239|ms2=125|ms3=466|
title=ともだちといっしょにプレゼント！パール|
msg=おともだちと　つうしんこうかんをして あたらしいポケモン　エレキブルへ しんか　させよう！}}

====Magmar====
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Magmar|
nick=ブーバー|
gender=m|
level=30|
game=4d|
ndex=126|
item1=Magmarizer|
typea=Fire|
otcolor=blue|
ot=フェスタ|
id=11256|
ability1=Flame Body|
nature=Quiet|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Festa 06|
type1=Normal|move1=SmokeScreen|
type2=Fire|move2=Fire Spin|
type3=Ghost|move3=Confuse Ray|
type4=Fire|move4=Fire Punch|
datedis=November 25, 2006 to January 31, 2007|
diamond=yes}}

=====Wonder Card=====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms=3|ms1=240|ms2=126|ms3=467|
title=ともだちといっしょにプレゼント！ダイヤ|
msg=おともだちと　つうしんこうかんをして あたらしいポケモン　ブーバーンへ しんか　させよう！}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Prefecture
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| {{jwp|神戸国際展示場|Kobe International Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Kobe}}
| November 25, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| {{jwp|名古屋市国際展示場|Port Messe Nagoya}}, {{wp|Nagoya}}
| December 2, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| {{jwp|西日本総合展示場|West Japan General Exhibition Center}}, {{wp|Fukuoka}}
| December 9, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}, {{wp|Yokohama}}
| December 16, 2006
|}

===Concert Chatot===
{{bulbanews|10th anniversary special orchestral performance of Pokémon game OSTs announced}}
This Chatot was distributed at four 10th anniversary Pokémon Concerts held around Japan, on October 28, November 5, November 12, and December 10, 2006.
{{G4event|
ball=Poké|
pokemon=Chatot|
nick=ペラップ|
gender=m|
level=25|
game=4d|
ndex=441|
item1=Soothe Bell|
types=2|
typea=Normal|
typeb=Flying|
otcolor=blue|
ot=コンサート|
id=10286|
ability1=Keen Eye|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Concert|
type1=Flying|move1=Mirror Move|
type2=Normal|move2=Fury Attack|
type3=Flying|move3=Chatter|
type4=Dark|move4=Taunt|
datedis=October 28 to December 10, 2006|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes}}

====Locations====
{| style="background: #285078; {{roundy|0.5em}}; border: 3.5px solid #901820;"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Location
! Date
|- style="background: #fff"
| Minato-ku, Tokyo
| October 28, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| Kitakyūshū City, Fukuoka
| November 5, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| Hyōgō
| November 12, 2006
|- style="background: #fff"
| Sapporo City, Hokkaidō
| December 10, 2006
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard|lang=jap|ms=3|ms1=441|ms2=441|ms3=441|
title=はっぴーバースデーコンサートプレゼント|
msg=ペラップは　おしゃべり　というわざを おぼえているよ！ キミの　こえを　おぼえさせて　かつやく させよう！}}

==External links==
* [http://pf.ksrn.net/game/diamond_pearl/special_pokemon.html KSRN - Special Pokémon] (Japanese)
{{Event Pokémon}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Event Pokémon]]
[[Category:Generation IV event distributions]]
[[Category:Japanese event distributions]]

[[ja:第四世代の配布ポケモン一覧 (日本)]]

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== Friend Safari locations for Pokemon pages ==

I would really like to know the current status of noting Friend Safari on Pokemon pages. Has there been ''any'' progress since the update you gave two months ago? I'd like some response (from someone...) to my query [[Talk:Friend Safari#Post-Christmas Update on This?|on the Friend Safari talk page]]...

In particular, I want to know if it's actually ''impossible'' to satisfactorily note the Friend Safari, currently, on Pokemon pages. If it can be done, it ''should'' be, whether there's a new template in the works or not. I cannot fathom what a new template might do that the current template couldn't that would make it and only it acceptable for adding the Friend Safari. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:46, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
:As much as it should be listed, I believe the consensus is to wait for the new template. No sense doing work twice (I do, however, understand the concern with how long it is taking). Although the new template may appear ready, some staff members have a few concerns with the template. We're pushing this up in the communal to-do list immediately. I'm sorry if I'm not too much help here. I've been out of the game-loop for a while with my focuses elsewhere. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 05:10, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
::Can you direct me to someone I may implore to better effect then? "No sense doing work twice" is not a good reason. It's ''your'' (staff, I suppose) reason. If I could be allowed to add Friend Safari locations (in an acceptable format), I wouldn't care the least bit if, one day in and a quarter of the way through, the new template was approved and staff started inserting the new template, with Friend Safari locations.
::What there's no sense in is keeping the wiki in a decidedly incomplete state when it ''can'' be complete. If staff don't want to do the work twice, let other people who don't mind do it. There should be several people around who would still be willing. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:23, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
:::Not doing work over again is ''my'' policy. I was speaking for myself. Not the staff. I run a section with very few users contributing, and I like to make sure any and all help is maximized to the fullest, because I'll never know when it will be available again. I suggest going to either the Head of Games, as it's the game availability template in question, or the Editor in Chief, as the template in question is being worked on by her. I have no power in granting a temporary implementation into a section that isn't the TCG. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 05:32, 14 March 2014 (UTC)

==Name parameter==
What exactly is the "name=" in the cardlist/div for? I noticed it's only been put in -EX listings for XY Series cards. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 04:36, 18 March 2014 (UTC)
:It is supposed to be used on anything with an image in the title of the card. {{TCG|Pokémon SP}}, {{TCG|Pokémon ☆}}, {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}, etc. The title of each section is treated as an anchor for links, but as images can't very well be in links, there needs to be some way of textifying the names so that links work. The name parameter does this. Ex: [[Blastoise (TCG)#Blastoise-EX]]. These links are used on the card name sections of every card. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 05:02, 18 March 2014 (UTC)
::Ran into a problem with blank {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}: the cards' infoboxes seem to link to "#_.27s_(Pokémon)", which I'm assuming translates to " 's (Pokémon)", but putting that in the name parameter doesn't appear to work. Also tried copying the whole ____'s but again, no dice. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 20:08, 21 March 2014 (UTC)
:::I kind of forgot about this message. I'll try some things out and see if any of them work. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 07:53, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

==Coins==
Do the DP and BW theme decks and trainer kits not have an image for their coins for a reason? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 00:02, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
:While in charge, coins weren't something I cared about until recently. So their deck placement just wasn't ever updated. Additionally, our previous coverage on coins isn't as in depth as it needs to be, so it has been taking a lot of research so that we don't have false information spreading across the TCG section. I have a notebook with all the DP and BW coin coverage. I just haven't gotten all the necessary images for it yet. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:50, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
::Oh hey, you have a to-do sorta list at the top of the page, why didn't I ever look at that? Any plans on updating it? It'd certainly help me in finding things to do instead of just playing follow the leader. And in case your notes don't have it (and what prompted the question in the first place), {{TCG|Toxic Tricks}} has [[a:File:Coin Reshiram Zekrom white.png|this]] coin. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 03:56, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
:::That's the coin included in {{TCG|Explosive Edge}}: a Regular-sized, Black {{tt|Chrome|Non Holofoil}}, White-backed Reshiram/Zekrom Coin. The coin included in Toxic Tricks is actually a Regular-sized, Gold Rainbow-Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Reshiram/Zekrom Coin.
:::As for my to-do list, I'll probably update it again sometime. It's just been a while and it will take a bit of double checking to figure out what exactly has been finished since the last time I looked at it. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 04:06, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
::::Gold? If you mean [[a:File:Coin Reshiram and Zekrom.png|this one]], then something's wrong. The one I have is not even remotely that dark of a gold; the Holofoil makes it tricky, but it's a plain chrome/silver or a ''very'' light gold. It's a lot closer to the black chrome one, which is why I thought it was the one. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 04:30, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
:::::That image is an image from the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]], so your confusion is understandable. No Reshiram/Zerkom coin exists that is that deep of a gold color. Everything from Pokemon.com removes holofoil and makes everything a lot trickier. I need to go through BW Coins just like I have been with [[User:Maverick Nate/XY Coins|XY Coins]] and do a lot of chipping away and image replacing in order to make everything as detailed as it needs to be. Getting images is also a bit tricky because Mirror Foil scans terribly. Though, just to make sure, your coin looks closer to [[a:File:BW2 Gold ReshiramZekrom Coin.png|this image I just uploaded]], yes? ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 04:41, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
::::::Yeah, that's it. Now I get why you didn't want to spend so much time on coins previously. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 05:08, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
:::::::Yeah, there's just a lot going on with coins. There's a lot of unintentionally misleading/incorrect information to sift through in order to be 100% correct with coins, and it's hard to give undivided attention to them when there is always a new expansion looming in the background. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 05:35, 9 April 2014 (UTC)

== Newbie questions about images ==

Hi Maverick, I am new to this project and have a question about uploading an image of a card from the Pokemon TCG to that card's article. I contacted [[User talk:Chosen#Newbie question about images|another user]] and was adviced that I contact an admin listed on the TCG project page. In an article about a specific card from the TCG, should an english version be used for the card image if one is available and is it okay to take that image from a third party site? To be more specific, would it be okay to take [http://www.collectorscache.com/StoreModules/ProductImages/347/moltresex031promo.jpg this image] and replace [[a:File:MoltresexNintendoPromo31.jpg]] in [[Moltres ex (Nintendo Promo 31)]] with it? Furthermore, could I do it, technically, or does my account need to be autoconfirmed first? Regards. [[User:Gengar321|Gengar321]] ([[User talk:Gengar321|talk]]) 20:49, 10 April 2014 (UTC)
:In order to ensure quality of our images, for English cards, we require that they be either from the official site, or scans done on our own. I enjoy your interest in improving the TCG section, it's just bad practice to use other websites' images. We'd have to go through a large process of asking collector's cache for permission to use their card scans, and as their images aren't exactly as large of an improvement as we'd like to see, it's not exactly worth the time and effort to get images we'd have to replace later anyway.
:As for being autoconfirmed, you have to be a user on the Archives for an undetermined amount of time and make a certain amount of edits there in order to upload over images. Hope that helps! ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 21:53, 10 April 2014 (UTC)
::Thanks for the information. Since I don't own a copy of the card myself and an image of the card doesn't seem to be available on any official site, it's difficult to get a scan image of the english card. [[User:Gengar321|Gengar321]] ([[User talk:Gengar321|talk]]) 11:51, 13 April 2014 (UTC)

==Merch Gallery and Things==
Seems we don't have the Japanese boosters and some English boosters for the HGSS Series, as well the {{TCG|Call of Legends}} boosters. While I was looking through the Archives for them, I noticed unused expansion artwork and booster boxes. Should I start incorporating the official artwork into the article like on {{TCG|Unleashed}} and should the booster boxes be used in the gallery sections?

I also left you a message on the Archives about card scans. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 23:38, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
:No to the booster boxes. As for the artwork, I really only added those into the body of the information section when the actual text references them. The images would be out of place if there's no real reason to be shown outside of "hey look at this". There are better places for that. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:08, 23 April 2014 (UTC)

== Article mainspacing stuff ==

What happened with [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f195/candidates-merging-moving-mainspacing-splitting-discussion-thread-114138/ this thread]? I haven't seen any posts about other articles on here needing attention since February and the fact that a few of the recent discussed articles weren't resolved or anything. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 04:23, 27 April 2014 (UTC)
:A change in the leadership means a change in certain practices on the wiki. The thread is no longer going to be used, and the pages left needing attention will be addressed in other ways. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 06:12, 27 April 2014 (UTC)

== Brilliant Thunder Coin ==

Here is the Brilliant Thunder coin you asked for. Looks like its the Mega-Charizard coin from the Japanese half deck.

http://imgur.com/pFl9pl6

Pr3di7or

[[User:Pr3di7or|Pr3di7or]] ([[User talk:Pr3di7or|talk]]) 01:59, 2 May 2014 (UTC)

== "First introduced" ==

I'm not interested in beating a dead horse if you're not interested in changing your mind, but for the record, "first originating in" is exactly as redundant as "first introduced" for the same reason I mentioned in my edit summary. That's all; I'll leave TCG stuff alone now. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 05:14, 12 May 2014 (UTC)
:False. It is NOT redundant, and I will explain why. The placement/omission of the word "fist" when talking about release information has a very specific consequence of meaning. ''First'' is always included when a card has more than one print (which is pretty much every card, except for non-reprinted unreleased Japanese cards, and yet-to-be-released-in-Japan English cards...with one exception, which will be detailed out later). A statement saying "first introduced" or "first released" should '''always''' be used on cards that were first released in English before they were released in Japanese: {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Black Kyurem|100}}, {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Anorith|28}}. On the flip side, "first originating in" is specifically for cards that were released in English (our highest priority as an English wiki), that first originated in a Japanese expansion: {{TCG|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Ultra Ball|102}}, {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Magnetic Storm|91}}. {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Rayquaza|128}} utilizes both. Eliminating the word "first" is strictly reserved for situations where the card was released at the exact same time in both English in Japanese. As the card was neither first released or originating from an expansion, being simultaneous, "first" is removed: the entire {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}, every worlds promo such as {{TCG ID|BW Promo|Tropical Beach|28}}.
:As a subject, the TCG is extremely strict in words and phrasing. Even just a ''slight'' miscommunication in card text can cause tremendous effects during the actual tournament scene, from warnings to complete game losses. Thus, I am extremely deliberate and specific with everything I write, edit, and do for the TCG section, and it is entirely shocking when an edit of mine, as the TCG seat of the Editorial Board, is reverted and removed when I very intentionally added it back in. I take all thoughts and suggestions into consideration when someone brings them to my attention; however, the times when they ''aren't'' brought to my attention and just dashed off with the undo button and an edit summary are the times that I find incredibly rude. Rude towards me as a person, because I'm seemingly not worth your time to write out a proper message the first time '''before''' a reversion war, and rude towards me as an upper level staff member, due to the lack of respect for experience and authority. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 07:34, 12 May 2014 (UTC)
::"First released" is not redundant, because something can be released more than once. "First introduced" ''is'', because it is impossible to be introduced more than once. If you're insistent on "first" as a way of signifying things for tournament rules, may I suggest that "introduced" be changed to "released," since you seem to be intending them to mean the same thing despite their difference in connotation? (I apologize for my second edit; I didn't mean to be rude. I just thought, since you didn't mention it in your edit summary, that you had been editing a previous revision of the page and had overlooked my edit without realizing you'd undone it.) [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 07:50, 12 May 2014 (UTC)
:::More than one introduction is possible when you are introducing something to a different group of people. Painting a broad brushstroke, cards are first introduced in Japan, and then introduced later to the English card game territories, then introduced in Korea, then the European languages. Yes, 'introduced' here may seem similar to 'released' in meaning, but on our TCG pages, released is reserved for other contexts. Alternate words and wordings are specifically chosen in order to keep one word from meaning separate things in close contexts. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 13:34, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

== Quick question ==

So, does the "5 people using a template in the userspace for it to be moved" rule [[Special:WhatLinksHere/User:Schiffy/User_Friend_Safari|include or exclude the owner?]] (I ''really'' want to optimize this template to not have to use 7 parameters, but I'm coming up short in ideas). Anyway, assuming it can be moved, Could I also add something like what I described [[Bulbapedia_talk:Usertag_policy#Categories.3F|here]]? Anyway, thanks for your time. [[User:Schiffy|Schiffy (瀬藤健二)]] ([[User talk:Schiffy|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Schiffy|Contribs]]) 21:35, 5/21/2014 (UTC)

==Need some quick help==
I need some help in updating the opening summary on the new SSB game since the information regarding the 3DS version is outdated now that the official release date is confirmed. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 20:01, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

==What I might be able to help with.==
Okay, here goes. I must have over a thousand Pokémon cards, so I might be able to provide some English scans for cards that need them. I also go on PTCGO a bit, so if we need any information on that, I could probably get it. Also, I know of a piece of TCG merchandise that I don't think is licensed by the Pokémon Company. I can't remember all the details, but here's what I know: It's a cube-shaped object sold at Target stores (I don't know if it's sold anywhere else, but definitely Target stores in the US), it's pre-XY era, and it contains the following: two random repackaged figures from boxes (mine were Kyurem and Mewtwo), one random holographic card (mine was {{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Entei|1}}), one random reverse-holo card (mine was {{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Shinx|98}}), a bunch of assorted cards from the {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}} and one of the World Championship decks, a DP-era booster (Mine was a {{TCG|Stormfront}} booster pack, I believe), and a BW-era booster pack (mine was a {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}). I'm not sure how to go about using this information, but I can go to Target and look at a few more of the cubes to see the variation (although since it's not official, it's probably completely random in terms of sets), and I can try to get an image. I also know of a YouTuber who opened one, if that's any help. Lastly, I can pick up wikicode pretty quickly if any templates need sprucing up. Sorry for the long message, and thanks for hearing me out! [[User:KyuremsIceBlade|'''''KYUREM'S''''']] [[User talk:KyuremsIceBlade|'''''ICE''''']] [[Special:Contributions/KyuremsIceBlade|'''''BLADE''''']] 18:14, 18 June 2014 (UTC)
:Oh, I know the box you are talking about! That's simply a third party repackage: an item including ripped apart theme deck pieces that they weren't able to sell, any random cards they have lying around, and old packs people don't typically want. There are many different types of these products, but since they aren't licensed and also aren't standardized in any sort with their contents, we ignore them on the wiki. As for card scans, most are a low priority. As long as we have an artwork for each different print of cards, it doesn't matter if they aren't in English or not. Scans aren't an area of information that will get lost forever if we take too long to do it (since anyone who has a collection can just grab the card, take a scan, and finish the work.) I won't say no if you want to do it, I just think there's better uses of your time. The PTCGO though, I think it would be cool if you were able to get information from there. We haven't entirely posted anything substantial since the initial interest in PTCGO a Generation ago, and we're seriously lacking. I don't have the time to focus on it, and if you were willing to do that, I would most certainly appreciate it. All the decks since BW (and some HS ones) have had code cards that unlock the deck online. However, in order to unlock the full deck (by automactically replacing old cards with different cards with each win), it has to be played with in the Trainer Challenge ({{TCG|Mind Wipe}} and {{TCG|Solar Strike}} are the only one I remember being finished, so they are good examples). I don't know if you buy theme decks and would have the codes, but if you don't, I do and would be willing to send the code your way if you wanted to work on finding out each deck's unlockables. The character pages need more information, and we should probably have a list of promotional cards that are available on there, since they are different than real life. We're just seriously empty in regards to PTCGO, and any work you would do is beneficial. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:45, 18 June 2014 (UTC)
::Ah yes, I know what you mean about the TCGO decks. I do have the {{TCG|Ice Shock}} and {{TCG|Cold Fire}} decks, but I appear to have lost the code cards. They're bound to be somewhere in my collection, but if not, I can save up my Trainer Tokens and buy them in the shop. I'll take a look at which decks need more information (I know there are some default decks you can unlock, but those might have already been filled out) and go from there. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! [[User:KyuremsIceBlade|'''''KYUREM'S''''']] [[User talk:KyuremsIceBlade|'''''ICE''''']] [[Special:Contributions/KyuremsIceBlade|'''''BLADE''''']] 03:18, 19 June 2014 (UTC)
:::Splendid! If you have any questions or need any help, don't be afraid to ask me and I'll see what I can do. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 13:45, 19 June 2014 (UTC)
==Hey==
Hey, its Tavis. It's been a while. Just remembered, do you think you could take me off the abuse list? CoolPikachu set me to abuse years ago shortly before he was kicked out. My bro and I simply edited each other's user pages without going over our personal limit, but for some reason, CP decided to tally my bro's edits onto my count as well. Thanks --[[Bulbapedia:Project Custom Sprite|☆]][[User:Tavisource|Tavis]][[User talk:Tavisource|ource]] 08:19, 21 June 2014 (UTC)
:I think it is entirely fair to remove you from abuse. Hold on a second. I'll take care of it. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 13:54, 21 June 2014 (UTC)

== Furious Fists ==

Given how early the set has leaked, and that you have made a start already, are you okay with me making headway on the English conversion? '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 20:56, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
:Yeah! That would be fine. I haven't been able to get to much of it anyway, so it would be good if ''someone'' was able to. =] ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 22:59, 18 July 2014 (UTC)

== BW77 & BW78 ==

I'm a little confused: [[BW Black Star Promos (TCG)]]. You undid my revision back to my first edit. You said "Yeah, if you're not going to bother reading bulbanews for this info, I'm not letting something not sourced from us get on here."

I don't understand, because I DID use the Bulbanews as source. I originally had it set to "Unreleased", and then I changed it to "Unknown cancelled promotion" (trying to keep it consistent with what is listed under DP54 and DP55) so that people wouldn't expect "Unreleased" to mean it will be released one day. You sent it back to Unreleased (my original terminology for these two promos). How is what I said not the same as what was on Bulbanews? Would you rather it be "Cancelled promotion"?

I am a veteran competitor and collector, and I felt like helping by correcting some misconceptions on Bulbapedia. I really enjoy the work you do on Bulbapedia, but if you want new editors to stay around and be productive members, try being helpful to them instead of sarcastic and condescending. It's unnecessary. [[User:F0NTAINE|F0NTAINE]] ([[User talk:F0NTAINE|talk]]) 22:45, 21 July 2014 (UTC)

== 066-067 XY-P ==

Just thought I'd give you a heads up since I haven't seen a post on it :D

Lucario EX 60 Card Fierce Fight Deck

Released with Corocoro Ichiban on July 26th.

Product Page here： http://www.pokemon-card.com/special/coro1_xy3guide/

Comes with TWO XY-P promos:

Lucario EX 066/xy-p

http://i.imgur.com/oc8JNuF.jpg

Machamp 067/xy-p

http://i.imgur.com/1xLQO7q.jpg

:Thanks for telling me! I somehow missed these promos. Due to how long ago they were actually released, I think it'd just be appropriate to have them added to the promo pages and getting things updated only. I'll take care of it. Thanks again! ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 14:42, 6 August 2014 (UTC)

== Sheen Holofoil in XY (TCG) ==

Hi Maverick, I'm currently editing to section for Holofoils, and adding in the information for different types of holofoils over the generations; would it be ok to use information from your currently-in-development sheen holofoil page?
Additionally, I've bought three booster boxes of Korean XY and Wild Blaze boosters, so I found out that the holofoil for XY on is sheen holofoil from bottom left to top right, covering the image only (not the borders, etc)

Thanks! {{unsigned|Ching Yeung}} <-sorry for that. Still rather new around here.
:Feel free to use whatever you need! I made that page to replace the holofoil page eventually, so use it! Good job on the page. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 15:41, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

== Rarity (editing) ==

Hi there, do you think that Promos, reverse holos, or fixed rarities should be added in the Rarity page? I think reverse holo doesn't really apply, but not really sure about the other two. Do you have any others to add?
Thanks! [[User:Ching Yeung|Ching Yeung]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 10:15, 17 August 2014 (UTC)
:I think those all could get a mention on the rarity page. There are enough details to warrant being listed I think. Feel free to add anything you feel appropriate to that page. It certainly needs the help! ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:12, 20 August 2014 (UTC)
::I've added the fixed rarities, and will do so for Promos in a minute, but maybe reverse holos should be added in the Holofoil page instead? Or maybe the booster pack page - its mentioned there, but doesn't have any details. [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 08:04, 23 August 2014 (UTC)
:::I've finished with the promos, but I can't have an image in it since its way too large! Can I shrink it? [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 08:10, 23 August 2014 (UTC)

== Game version redirects on card pages ==

I've gathered you're pretty deliberate when it comes to TCG pages. So I was wondering if there was a specific reason that many pages (like [[Pawniard (Noble Victories 81)]]) use a redirected link (like {{g|X}}) rather than pointing the target directly at the proper page and just customizing the text part (like [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]])? Aren't redirects undesirable? [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 15:49, 18 August 2014 (UTC)
:Let me get back to you on this. I don't have the time to write out a complete message right now. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:12, 20 August 2014 (UTC)
::I'm going to postpone an answer on this until we work out a less convoluted template system. The way we want to use these link templates and the options these link templates provide do not work out well together. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:59, 20 August 2014 (UTC)
:::I think I sympathize with that sentiment. OK. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 20:16, 20 August 2014 (UTC)

== Korean Half Decks ==

Hi,
I went to Korea recently and bought the Yveltal and Xerneas Half Decks, so I have the card list; however, I don't have permission to create a new page. Should I give you the card list instead? I'm happy to do that.
Additionally, although it says on the pages of the Chesnaught/Delphox/Frogadier Half Decks that one card was removed to make room for another of the final evolutions, I opened the Delphox deck and it had an additional Braixen (supposedly replaced card) at the back, in a separate plastic 'wrapping'! Should I take a photo and send it to you? [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 12:15, 20 August 2014 (UTC)
:I think it would be a good idea to list those decklists on the already existing pages for {{TCG|Xerneas Half Deck}} and {{TCG|Yveltal Half Deck}}. Unlike the beginning set stuffs, these half decks are simply the exact japanese release appropriated for the korean audience. I don't exactly know what I want to do in this situation quite yet, but if you were to write out the decklists here, I can add them to the page and give you an example of what to do in the future.
:As for the Delphox deck, I'm rather confused with why that would have happened. When I bought the deck, there was only one Braixen, so I don't entirely know what's going on. I would love to see a picture, and if you could tell me if yours came with exactly 30 cards/what card wasn't included to have room for that braixen, I'd appreciate it. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:12, 20 August 2014 (UTC)
::Do you have an email address so I could send the photos to you? And I don't think the Xerneas and Yveltal Half Deck are the same - the decklist should be, but it doesn't have the 6 card additional pack, including the Clefairy/Pancham card. [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 15:18, 21 August 2014 (UTC)
:::The decklists should have the trainer cards in a different order, but that isn't something that makes the deck significant enough for its own article. as for my e-mail address: mavericknate@bulbagarden.net ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:42, 21 August 2014 (UTC)
::::I checked the decklist, and its only that the Crushing Hammer and Great Ball are in the other place. Maybe I could mention that it doesn't have the 6-card pack? [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 06:56, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
:::::Absolutely! Promos are always different in Korea, so it makes sense the pack isn't included. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 14:45, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
::::::I've edited it on the page. Did you receive my email? [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 14:52, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
:::::::I did! I'm wondering if they added it later, after noticing the two delphox couldn't evolve without another braixen. That would mean you got 31 cards though. That's weird, to be honest. Could someone else maybe have slipped it in instead of Pokémon Korea? I'm a bit concerned about the whole situation. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 15:13, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
:::::::Are you sure you don't have an extra one? I could open the Chesnaught one as well to make sure. I know its weird too, and by the way that its in separate packaging, it must have been a last minute change. But why would a third party of any motivation to slip it in, if it wasn't Pokémon Korea? {{unsigned|Ching Yeung}}
::::::::I definitely do not have one. I took a picture of all the cards laid out when I opened the deck last winter, and it only had one Braixen. We can definitely mention which cards are holo in the articles. We could also probably mention that they began including a 31st card in later issues of the product. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 15:18, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
:::::::::Should we find someone else (who may live in Korea) to check? I've never seen a such a situation before. I'd definitely count it as strange. Why add in a card last minute, especially when its after some of the products are already out and sold? [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 15:20, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
::If you want to find someone, feel free, but I honestly think we have enough evidence to make this statement. I can see them fixing it though. It was an error on their part, and they wanted people who bought the deck to be satisfied with their purchase. Having a dead card in the deck isn't a good thing.
::We've seen similar things like this happen elsewhere. Like corrected cards in later print runs of cards (Call of Legends Phanpy; Dragons Exalted Hoppip). In my observations, they like to fix issues that come up when they caused them. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 15:25, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
:::I thought you might want a third person to give some hard evidence before changing it, but I guess its ok. I see no other reason for what happened, so it can't be too far off the mark. I'll change it when I'm free. [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 15:34, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
::::I'm just not the kind of person to try and ask someone to go spend money on a deck just to confirm an idea I'm having. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 15:45, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
:::::I meant to ask someone who has the deck. Anyways, I've changed the ones on Evolution of Froakie and Fennekin; however, I haven't changed the one on Chespin yet, since it says that there isn't a Snubbull. The wording would have to be different, and why was it a Snubbull in this case? Its all so confusing. [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 07:45, 23 August 2014 (UTC)
::::::I've checked the Evolution of Chespin deck as well, and it really does have an additional Snubbull. Don't you find it funny how the other two decks remove the first evolution of the starter while this deck removes a completely irrelevant card? I've edited all three pages, so their up to date now. [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 07:53, 23 August 2014 (UTC)

== Fake Card Help? Dunno if card is fake ==

Hi, im new here and i need help on knowing if a card if fake or not?

i bought some cards on Ebay nd the card looks legit but it has be image of the non holo numbered card but its numbered the rare holo one

for example i have a jungle Nidoqueen, its numbered 7/64 but its image is off the 23/63 instead? is it a misprint? also the number in the corner is not as bold and not too the right in the corner as any other card i have,

i also have an electrode and pidgeot the same?

can i send scanned copies to back my claim up?

what can i do? {{unsigned|PokeFan99887}}

:Maybe scan it in, but I'm pretty sure its fake - that's too big a difference to be a misprint. [[User:Ching Yeung|CY]] ([[User talk:Ching Yeung|talk]]) 03:11, 10 September 2014 (UTC)

do i scan the image then upload to this text box?

== Primal Reversion ==

Sorry to bug you, but you were the first staff member I found that's online right now. Do you mind making an edit to [[Primal Reversion]], so that Primal Kyogre's ability is {{a|Sea of Beginnings}} and that Primal Groudon's ability is {{a|Land of Endings}}? Thank you so much. [[User:Buffbills7701|Buffbills7701]] ([[User talk:Buffbills7701|talk]]) 22:32, 10 September 2014 (UTC)
:I took care of it! Thanks for alerting me to the needed edit. IF you need anything else, I'm always open. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 22:42, 10 September 2014 (UTC)

== Team Flare Pokémon Tool cards ==

Hi Nate. Thought I'd run this by you before I start experimenting. For the Hyper Gear cards, I was going to do what we did with the Team Plasma cards: add a red border and a graphic to the right of the card title with "FLARE". With regards to the "Team Flare Gear" and "Team Flare Hyper Gear" subtitles, I'm not quite sure if we should just apply this to the main English title in small text, or to the Japanese text and translation below as well. This could either be done in small text too, or in square brackets like we did with {{TCG|Pokémon SP}}. Doing this may shove this onto another line with the "FLARE" graphic, though. This wasn't an issue with Rocket's Secret Machine cards, but since we already have the Item subclass, it's a different kettle of fish here... Let me know on your thoughts. Thanks. '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 18:21, 13 September 2014 (UTC)
:This is a tricky one. Looking at the English Press Release, it would appear they really are only considering the Team Flare Hyper Gear to be the only significantly different ones. The Team Flare Gear, Like Target Whistle and Robo Substitute I would assume would probably be most like [[Team Galactic's Invention G-109 SP Radar]], but (hopefully) without the lengthened name. I think we could probably get away with just including that as {{TCG|Pokémon SP}}: including it in the Japanese names, and then the illustrator part. Team Flare Hyper Gear, however, are more different. hmmm. Maybe like [[Team Plasma Badge]] for the infobox, but the rule change being a TrainerText addition, since it is technically a new class of item, but then also including it in the Japanese names, and then the illustrator part. Does that seem appropriate to you? We can't do too much without knowing the english parts of things. We'll probably have to modify everything then again anyway. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:37, 13 September 2014 (UTC)

== Merchandise templates for other languages ==

Now that the Japanese TCG Era merchandise pages are up to scratch, would it be worth making a jmerch template like the one we already have in place for English merchandise? We could expand this for other languages once we decide how to handle it (kmerch or intmerch, for example). '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 08:38, 31 October 2014 (UTC)
:I've so far made [[User:Maverick Nate/Merch|this]] for the bottom of each article. As for the previous/next at the top, and the merch template that links to products on specific pages, I have a feeling we're going to have to modify the ones that already exist and have them become workable for every language instead of just english. I have ideas for it, but I haven't thought them out completely. 1) Template:merch is such a non-TCG name that we may need to use elsewhere eventually when the merchandise section becomes developed enough. 2) I've been thinking of changing the template to <nowiki>[[{{{1}}} TCG {{{2}}} merchandise#{{{3}}}|{{{3}}}]]</nowiki> where 1 would be ''XY'' or ''Korean BW'' or ''German Diamond & Pearl'', 2 would be ''Series'' or ''Era'' for Japanese, and 3 would be the product name. The product name is moved to 3. We can also start being more specific with product names, because of template {{template|anchor}} under every section, so {{TCGMerch|XY|Series|Furious Fists Blisters}}, {{TCGMerch|XY|Series|Furious Fists Three Pack Blisters}}, {{TCGMerch|XY|Series|Furious Fists Two Pack Blisters}}, {{TCGMerch|XY|Series|Furious Fists Single Pack Blisters}}, and {{TCGMerch|XY|Series|Furious Fists Checklane Blisters}} all link to the same section.
:The header, I haven't entirely thought about how to modify it at all. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 16:11, 31 October 2014 (UTC)
::How about modifying it to something called TCGMerch then? Your proposal certainly gives it more scope, and I'd be happy to give you a hand updating the current templates if this is the route to go down. '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 21:23, 5 November 2014 (UTC)
:::I appreciate the offer! It will be an annoying undertaking, because of how much we've progressed since the days of the "Collector's Tins" and the "Value Packs and Sets" articles, but very much so worth it, in my opinion. I don't really have a time-frame in mind for doing it, but we could probably start right away on it. Possibly after we're finished with whatever happens with the Japanese update tonight. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:02, 7 November 2014 (UTC)
== In the TCG write-ups ==

I [[User:Glik/Sandbox|drafted up]] a few different ideas for the In the TCG sections for character and item pages. You said you don't much like the boxes, but if they could be collapsed they'd do a better job of listing all the reprints. If those are even relevant enough to be in the section. I also made a [[User:Glik/Charizard/Merchandise|mock up]] for a general merchandise idea that I brought up on the forums awhile ago. Anything look good? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 00:25, 4 November 2014 (UTC)
:Well, one of the reasons why we are opting to remove the table is that the reprint information isn't entirely important. The new intent for these sections is to be a brief summary explaining the person's role in the card game, what they do, their significance, etc. The more detailed information is for each specific card page. (And even there, each print is only listed for posterity's sake: it ends up getting hidden when it becomes too overwhelming to do anything with.) Each card's print is very basic info that doesn't really add any substance to the section; which is the kind of info we're trying to evolve from. I would really prefer not seeing the boxes there, if it can be helped.
:As for the Charizard page, it has definitely been noticed and enjoyed. The concern with those is how to handle having these pages without much information elsewhere in the encyclopedia. It's definitely a nice start! I'll be bringing it up in the next Editorial Board meeting and I'll get back to you about it afterward. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 03:03, 4 November 2014 (UTC)

== e-Reader sections on card articles ==
As I've been going through some of the {{TCG|P Promotional cards}}, I've noticed were missing some of the [[e-Reader]] entries on these. I never realised there were four versions of {{TCG ID|P Promo|Kecleon|1}}, each with a slightly different Pokédex entry on the Dot Code strip! This got me thinking: would it be worth detailing the card ID(s) somewhere on the card articles, or just for those that warrant it? I've also been thinking of adding an "e-Reader data" section for cards, which would detail the flavour text and incorporate those that already have applications detailed in the Trivia section. I'm not sure on how to handle this for Holofoil cards, since the flavour text is printed below the artwork, but the Non Holofoils have this as Dot Code data plus the Pokédex entry (those I have looked at seem to all come from {{game|Crystal}}). '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 21:23, 5 November 2014 (UTC)
:I don't imagine we have to be extremely pedantic about how we list the info, but I think having it all would be pretty neat. Honestly, I believe having the entries just listed how we already list the entries would be fine (feel free to disagree though). As for the e-reader codes, we may have to do something about that, because there are other expansions with a similar issue. {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}, the code number in the bottom left, Commons have three different numbers and Uncommons have two. I imagine this is the same issue.
:I think an e-Reader data section would be a good thing. I just can't think of a good way/reason to split up the Pokédex data between that section and the card text section without it being unnecessary. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:02, 7 November 2014 (UTC)
::I've updated {{TCG ID|P Promo|Pikachu|4}} and {{TCG ID|P Promo|Larvitar|5}} to what I had in mind. I think for cards that have Holofoil versions, I will just put the Pokédex data in the e-Reader section as per these articles and mention the species, height, and weight are present on them. '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 14:44, 8 November 2014 (UTC)
:::Good ideas all around! I like it. And then you just moved right onto TCGMerch. Daaaamn. Sweet. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:23, 8 November 2014 (UTC)
::::I've updated the first 3 cards from Aquapolis to the standard I had in mind. This covers most of the variation we will see. Let me know if it's a bit much, or if anything else needs adding. My only gripe is that the printed info on the card referes to length, and does not have leading zeroes in inches, or any decimals in the weight - it is referred to as height and has the data presented correctly in the actual e-Reader entry. I've left it as height in the section summary, and left the Pokédex data as it was originally. '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 17:03, 23 November 2014 (UTC)
:::::Oh, I don't think it's a bit much. All the info is there, and it looks nice. I think I would like to see this data about release information though, when applicable. As for length vs height. I looked up some rules team things, and I believe length is to be taken as height in every instance. Personally, I think we should leave the info as it is on the card, and not the "corrected" e-reader data. We can probably just note it somewhere on like, the set pages or something. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 21:39, 23 November 2014 (UTC)
::::::I'm more or less there with all of the e-Reader sections. There are still some I'm in the process of doing, and some I won't find out at all - I never realised the Battle Road 2002 trophy cards had Dot Codes! I'm going to spruce up the application articles too. I also wanted to do a list of the e-Card Series card IDs, but I'm not sure how much to put into the table. It warrants the English and Japanese sets, plus set numbers, but I'm not sure if I should include type and rarity as well. '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 11:20, 9 December 2014 (UTC)
:::::::Yeah, it sounds like Type and Rarity aren't entirely necessary. Whatever you'd like to do with this. You're the one with the knowledge and expertise right now with e-reader. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:31, 9 December 2014 (UTC)

== Creating Subcategories ==
I would like to create a subcategory under "Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game Online" called "Online Exclusive Decks" not unlike the current subcategory "Category:TCGO characters". Current the Online Theme Decks are only subcategorized under "Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Theme Decks" under "Category:Decks". It seems equally intuitive to look for them under "Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game Online". --[[User:Marlofkark|Marlofkark]] ([[User talk:Marlofkark|talk]]) 20:57, 11 December 2014 (UTC)

== M Pokémon-EX ==

Is this what we're referring to them as now (as far as I've seen, official wording is spelling out Mega)? Should I start changing them? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 03:03, 13 December 2014 (UTC)
:It's the [[Manectric Spirit Link (Phantom Forces 100)|most official rulings-wise]]. I want to edit the infobox before we start doing any relinking. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 03:28, 13 December 2014 (UTC)
::Now that we have edited the instances out of the infobox, feel free to relink/move whatever to remove the hyphen. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 07:54, 14 December 2014 (UTC)
:::Gotcha. As a heads up, I skipped over {{TCG|Gardevoir}} (as I had Trevenant) because I'm not sure if the opening should say "Psychic and Fairy Stage 2" (even though there hasn't been a Fairy-type Stage 2 Gardevoir) or just leave it as is. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 23:42, 14 December 2014 (UTC)
::::We've "is a Mega M-Pokémon-EX" in the opening sentence for the cards currently. Do you want this "Mega Pokémon-EX" or "M Pokémon-EX"? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 01:31, 15 December 2014 (UTC)
:::::"is an M Pokémon-EX". ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:47, 15 December 2014 (UTC)
:::::I guess the type comes before, so "is a Lightning-type M Pokémon-EX." ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:48, 15 December 2014 (UTC)
::::::You'll probably want to be the one to move Category:M-Charizard-EX Mega Battle Deck cards [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 04:06, 15 December 2014 (UTC)
{{indent}}Your unreleased XY page is the last thing using M-. I also readded the Mega stages. Can I start converting stuff to the Cardtext template or wait for the last few variants to be finished? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 19:23, 24 December 2014 (UTC)
::Oh we finished the variants and everything has been moved. Things could have been finished at the same time. Yeah, you can start. There are just a few awkward things that need to be addressed too, if you go through. The opening lines are being corrected. Some leave out the word card at the end. Others didn't have the stage listed. LV.X's seem to be all sorts of weird. If you go through normal cards, none of that should be an issue though. And secondly, cards that are reprinted in a second, ''different'', expansion-pair need to modify their second opening sentence. '' It '''was first released as''' one/part of the whatever. '' in place of ''It '''is''' one/part of the whatever.'' (This is not applicable to things like EX's and Full Arts that are printed twice in the same expansion-pair--expansion-pair being my right now made up term for {{TCG|Flashfire}}/{{TCG|Wild Blaze}} or {{TCG|Next Destinies}}/{{TCG|Reshiram-EX Battle Strength Deck}} sort of thing. only for things that are like, first NXD, then LTR, or first XY3 then XY-P). If you have any questions, come back and I'll help. Also, if you find any other general errors on pages, feel free to fix. I'm trying to make as many widespread necessary changes as possible while we have to go through every card ever ''for the second time''. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:34, 24 December 2014 (UTC)
::Black & White Series though XY whatever I didn't get to Series need to have their Ultra Rare Rarities fixed too. Full Arts are <nowiki>{{rar|Rare Ultra}} and Secrets are {{rar|Rare Secret}}</nowiki>. Phantom Forces and maybe Furious Fists are the only examples I remember that I managed to finish. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:38, 24 December 2014 (UTC)
:::I'm assuming simultaneous Japanese releases are considered the same expansion-pair (Flashfire/Wild Blaze/M Charizard-EX Mega Battle Deck), but would the sentence get changed if their were only one English release and multiple Japanese releases? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 19:53, 24 December 2014 (UTC)
::::We can leave the sentence as is for the second situation you described. Flashfire/Wild Blaze/M Charizard-EX Mega Battle Deck would also be an expansion-pair, so that situation makes the sentence stay the same. Secondly, if you run into any cards with {{m|Confuse Ray}} or {{m|Ominous Wind}}, their jtrans for the attack names needs to be corrected. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:58, 24 December 2014 (UTC)
:::::Thinking about it more, with situations like {{TCG|Neo Discovery}} [[Eevee (Neo Discovery 38)]], it would be more appropriate to say ''was first released as'' imo. The second situation you described should be modified. It doesn't come up too often. Some of these might need a case by case basis, such as most of {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}. If you have any you don't know what to do, bring them up with me. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:02, 24 December 2014 (UTC)
::::::The Cardtext templates don't auto-add the applicable categories, e.g. [[:Category:Cards with Pokémon Powers]]. Is this intentional and we add them manually? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 14:30, 26 December 2014 (UTC)
:::::::I'm keeping track of what we need and I'll be modifying category names when we add them into the templates when the changes are finished. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 15:38, 26 December 2014 (UTC)
{{indent}}Do you have a preference on sentence structures for release info? I was trying to split them by unique print but stay in chronological order. Having one sentence paragraphs looks a bit strange, but I find it stranger that there's an entire paragraph on a Japan-exclusive print with a random final sentence about the original print getting more English releases. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 16:14, 27 December 2014 (UTC)
::I prefer to leave paragraphs breaks for when a card is reprinted outside of its first era. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:45, 27 December 2014 (UTC)
:::{{TCG ID|Base Set|Machamp|8}}'s release info is a ''bit'' different from normal, so I've left it alone. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 22:02, 27 December 2014 (UTC)
::::Yeah, there are certainly exceptions. I'd just rather there were more actuals than exceptions. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 22:42, 27 December 2014 (UTC)
:::::You lost me there. If the alternate holofoil isn't "really" an error, should it get removed from [[error cards]]? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 01:12, 28 December 2014 (UTC)
::::::Error cards is an extremely terrible, awful page full of misconceptions and is horrendously incomplete and unresearched. Don't trust anything it says. (I just haven't gone through the 7 days of non stop research to fix that page). Removing it would just be dipping a bucket of water out of the ocean. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 02:40, 28 December 2014 (UTC)
:::::::{{TCG ID|Base Set|Kakuna|33}}'s Stiffen attack is two characters off from being {{m|Harden}}'s Japanese name: is that another case of them using the other alphabet? Some of the trivia on there also looks hinky. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 19:11, 30 December 2014 (UTC)
::::::::Well, no. Harden in game is ''kataku naru'', meaning become harder/stiffer/tougher. the attack name for stiffen is ''katamaru'', which means to harden/to stiffen/to toughen. Slightly different, thus Stiffen has been used as the translation as recent as Platinim Series. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 16:44, 31 December 2014 (UTC)

== Whoops ==

I guess that wasn't userspace before, was it? My bad, thanks for that. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 18:38, 29 December 2014 (UTC)

== Erika's Jigglypuff ==

What is the origin for it o.O--[[User:RockinJack18|RockinJack18]] ([[User talk:RockinJack18|talk]]) 00:40, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
:I guess nothing. Means the origin section is left blank. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 03:02, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
::Then what the point of the section?--Hi :) 11:50, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

== [[List of in-game trades]] ==

Since you seem to be on, I'd ask you to deal with a user edit warring on List of in-game trades. Thanks. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:56, 8 January 2015 (UTC)
:Well, it seems like the user actually made some "real" edits, but they also [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_in-game_trades&diff=2231685&oldid=2231683 reverted] the one SnorlaxMonster said was wrong again. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:58, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

== Categorizing Japanese Exclusive Decks ==

As you have seen, I begun to review the various Japanese Exclusive Decks, starting with Half Decks and now starting to move on to others. This leads me to a few questions.
# Full Decks seem to have very little rhyme or reason to how they were categorized as they were entered. Some a listed as "TCG theme decks", some as "Decks", and some as "TCG half decks". It seems like "TCG theme decks" is the correct category. Is this correct?
# The term "Full Deck" seems to be used most frequently in the text of the various deck articles to reference these decks, rather than "Theme Decks". Which term is preferred as the Bulbapedia standard? Or this there a distinction that I have not identified?
# Similarly, the term "Deck kit" seems to be used rather than "Trainer kit". Again, which is the preferred terminology?
# I just finished updating list of all Japanese exclusive decks on the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] article. I just followed the lead of whomever last worked on this section. However, as I turn my attention to the {{TCG|Theme Deck}} page, I see that the vast majority of what I just added to the Pokémon Trading Card Game article really belong on the Theme Deck page. The non-Japanese section of the Pokémon Trading Card Game article does not list decks at all, only expansions (except for Trainer kits, World Championship Decks, and Promotional Decks). Should there be a more consistent delineation between what info appears on which of these two pages? --[[User:Marlofkark|Marlofkark]] ([[User talk:Marlofkark|talk]]) 02:24, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
:The correct term for "Full Decks" is most likely Standard Deck. Japan distinguishes Standard Decks and Theme Decks as two separate items, so they shouldn't be grouped together. The same goes for ''Deck Kit'' and ''Trainer Kit'' (which, much like Theme Decks, are to be treated as proper nouns); Deck Kit being Japanese and Trainer Kit being English. Ultimately, the categories should most likely reflect what type of release they actually are, be it Theme Deck, Half Deck, Starter Deck, Deck Kit, Standard Deck, etc. As for the main [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] article, if I remember correctly, the plan is to have separate articles on each Series/Era of the TCG, and instead of having gigantic blocky lists on that main article, have an overview of what each separate group of releases by Series/Era had brought to the table (linking to the main articles via the sections). The things that you are working on, to be honest, I'm not entirely prepared for, so if things seem hard to decipher within the encyclopedia, I apologize. Your work is helpful, simply my advice might not be. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:28, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
::I appreciate your direction. You decoded things very clearly. Clearly as mud! :O (Nay, I'm I just joking on the mud part). --[[User:Marlofkark|Marlofkark]] ([[User talk:Marlofkark|talk]]) 18:59, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
:::Well, I believe the Japanese exclusive decks are now sorted correctly both by category designation under [[:Category:Decks]] and on the {{TCG|Theme Deck}} page. 1.) There still may be a few miss labeled decks that slipped through the cracks but I believe I have caught them all, 2.) I still need to audit the {{TCG|Half deck}} page verses the now more up-to-date {{TCG|Theme Deck}} page, and 3.) I intend to create separate pages for the various Japanese exclusive deck types (using the Half Deck page as a template) so as to cut the Theme Deck page back down to a reasonable size -- I just temporarily needed a single location on which to organize. However, after spending several straight days wrangling all these decks, I need a short break from Japanese exclusive decks. --[[User:Marlofkark|Marlofkark]] ([[User talk:Marlofkark|talk]]) 13:59, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

== [[:Category:Pokémon trading card classifications]] ==
As I am sure you noticed, I also spent some time this weekend poking around TCG categories. In so doing, I discovered that [[:Category:Pokémon trading card classifications]] does not appear under [[:Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. There does not seem to be a reason why this should be the case when I look at the source data on the Pokémon trading card classifications's category page or follow the category link on Pokémon trading card classifications. Very odd. While I had seen some of the articles listed therein before, I was surprised to find so many articles that I had not previously discovered because the subcategory was undiscoverable under the Pokémon Trading Card Game category. Just thought you should know, because I am sure it is something that can be and probably has been easily overlooked. --[[User:Marlofkark|Marlofkark]] ([[User talk:Marlofkark|talk]]) 13:59, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

== Page ready for Mainspacing ==
Hey Maverick Nate, the page [[User:Vuvuzela2010/Battle CDs 51-60]] is ready to be mainspaced. Thanks! [[User:Adamws|Adamws]] ([[User talk:Adamws|talk]]) 19:03, 27 January 2015 (UTC)
:Hey, Maverick Nate. I know that [[User:Vuvuzela2010/Battle CDs 51-60|the page]] is not in my userspace but it is completed and is ready for the mainspace. Can you move it or can I have permission to move it as it isn't mine to move? Thanks! [[User:Adamws|Adamws]] ([[User talk:Adamws|talk]]) 18:33, 14 February 2015 (UTC)
::Sorry for forgetting about this! Thanks for the reminder ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:45, 14 February 2015 (UTC)

== I'm sorry I'm 11 and this is a nooby question: ==

Hi I'm Ethan and im eleven (twelve on February 3rd).What is the difference between a normal card and a holographic card? Some of my cards I think might be holographic but I'm not positive. I don't know that I know what that means. I couldn't understand any of the articles I read about them and I was wondering if someone could explain it to me. Also, is the card Plusle with the black promo star rare? It has little light reflector things that look like they are moving when you look at it from different angles, kinda like broken glass. It has HGSS16 by the black promo star. I also don't really understand what the promo thing means, or any of the rarity symbols except for the black circle, black diamond, and black star. I'm sorry about the nooby and unexperienced question and im not expecting an answer since you have a whole section of a wiki to run, but If you have time, please answer my question.
Sincerely
608_esaj

([[User:608 esaj|608 esaj]] ([[User talk:608 esaj|talk]]) 23:08, 30 January 2015 (UTC))
:Hi esaj. Holographic cards (what we call Holofoil cards) are cards that have the light reflecting film on them, like your Plusle. Usually, when we call something a Holofoil card, we mean that it's always holographic, but most cards have a regular version and a special Holofoil version (where the whole card will be reflective, not just the picture; we call it Reverse Holofoil).

:Holofoil cards are rarer than regular cards, but the symbols on the bottom aren't always different. The symbols they use nowadays are Common {{rar|Common}}, Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}, Rare {{rar|Rare}}, and a silver version of the star (the black symbols are actually white on {{e|Dragon}} and {{e|Darkness}} cards, but they're the same). Cards that are always Holofoil will have either the regular star or the silver star. If it's the regular star, we call it a Rare Holo {{rar|Rare Holo}}; if it's the silver star, we call it either Rare Holo ex {{rar|Rare Holo ex}} (if it's a {{TCG|Pokémon-EX|Pokémon}}{{EX}}), Ultra Rare {{rar|Rare Ultra}} (if it's a {{TCG|Full Art card}}, where the picture covers the whole card) or Secret Rare {{rar|Rare Secret}} (if the card has a number above the total number of cards in the set, like 101/100). Cards that have a regular and a Reverse Holofoil version will have the same symbol of circle, diamond, or regular star. Promos don't have symbols on them but are very rare, since you can't find them in booster packs and have to go to certain places or buy certain things to get them. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 00:54, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

Just wanted to let you know this http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Celebi_(Triumphant_92) is the Celebi is the one I was talking about.
Thank you glik glak but I still don't really under stand reverse holos. I have a Celebi with 60 hp that does 30 damage and the card has some glittery stuff on the edge of the card, as well as in Celebi's eyes and in the background. Three things: one is that im wondering if this is a reverse holo or a normal holographic card and the second is that this one has a white star in the corner even though it's a grass type and third is there are two numbers by its name (92/102). So what do those numbers mean? Oh and I also have a Suicune with 80 hp that does 50 damage. It's a promo from heart gold and soul silver with the number 21 by it, like my Plusle except my pluses number was 16. Anyway, the Suicune has the same glittery design as my Celebi. Is it a reverse holo? I also have a Ditto that has the part where the moves are listed metallic and shiny but the picture with Ditto in it is plain and so is the yellow outline. Is that a reverse holo? Then I have a Nidoking who has the background in the picture glittery but not the pokemon itself or the outline of the card or anything else. Is it holographic or is it something else? And also what does the shadow or no shadow or whatever mean because I have 2 Cards with some sort of Asian language on it (from what I've read probably Japanese or Korean) and they have some shadows that I saw circled on a website with an articuno and I don't know if that's rare or not. I also recently bought an XY- Phantom forces expansion and inside the box was a card list. In the key of that card list were some things I didn't understand like what is a standard set, a standard foil set, or a parallel set. What is the difference between a level X and an ex? I'm sorry I know that's a lot of questions but I really like pokemon I just don't understand it that well. I want to be one of those kids who has a 1000 cards and can tell people about how rare they are. I know it probably won't happen because I don't have nearly enough money to buy 1000 pokemon cards but that's still what I want. With $6 a week allowance I can buy one of those box things with 60 pokemon every 2 weeks and then I can start buying more valuable cards off eBay and Amazon and stuff. Anyway, thank you for answering my holos question. I actually ended up writing the answer down so I don't forget. Sincerely [[User:608 esaj|608 esaj]] ([[User talk:608 esaj|talk]]) 12:56, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

Can someone tell me if this Sudowoodo is fake?
I think it is because of different font, more yellow rim on one side than the other, the back looks darker, and the first letter of the illustrators name is lowercase. I put a Venonat next to it to compare. Also the Sudowoodo is very flimsy and bends easier than the Venonat. However there are no spelling mistakes and light does pass right through it.[[User:608 esaj|608 esaj]] ([[User talk:608 esaj|talk]]) 18:31, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

Lol I took 2 pictures of it but I don't know how to show them here
[[User:608 esaj|608 esaj]] ([[User talk:608 esaj|talk]]) 18:32, 31 January 2015 (UTC)
::The easiest way to find which cards you have is to look on the Pokémon's list of cards, like [[Celebi (TCG)]]. Even if you don't know what set it came from, the set numbers should be enough to figure it out (the numbers at the bottom right of the card; the first one is the number of the card and the second is the total number of cards in the expansion). Reverse Holos are really easy to tell because the whole card background reflects (some older cards had the background and the picture reflect); if only certain parts of the card reflects, it's not Reverse Holo. The white star was what they used before the silver star and like the silver star cards, we use a couple different symbols for them. Chances are your Sudowoodo is fake, the biggest reason being that no artist that spells their name lowercase has drawn a Sudowoodo card. I don't know what you're referring to about the shadows or the Phantom Forces card list, unfortunately. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 20:09, 1 February 2015 (UTC)

:::The artists name on the questionable Sudowoodo is (and this is exactly the way it is on the card) kouki Saitou. The set number is 48/100. And I did some research and what I meant with shadows was shadowless cards but I understand them now. Also what's the difference between a level X and an ex card? And also what do you mean by the background. I know that's a really stupid question but you said my Plusle is holographic and the background on that reflects light so wouldn't it be reverse holo? [[User:608 esaj|608 esaj]] ([[User talk:608 esaj|talk]]) 20:36, 1 February 2015 (UTC)
::::To indent, use colons (:). The more colons, the more it indents. The background is the part that's not the picture or the border; it's the color of the card's type and has all the attacks on it. {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}} does a pretty good job on explaining the differences between them and {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} (and {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}, which are different from Pokémon-ex). If you mean the rarity symbols we use, both ex and LV.X used the white star (some ex were before the white star began being used and just used the regular star) but weren't actually the same rarity as each other or other cards that used the same symbols, so we had to come up with different symbols. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 03:40, 2 February 2015 (UTC)

Turns out this Celebi http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Celebi_(Triumphant_92) is the one I was talking about. Just wanted to show what I was talking about.
Here's the Suicune.http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Suicune_(HGSS_Promo_21)
[[User:608 esaj|608 esaj]] ([[User talk:608 esaj|talk]]) 03:54, 2 February 2015 (UTC)

== Southern Islands ==

I am wondering why the Southern Islands Pokemon Trading Card Game Expansion is not included in the List of Pokemon Trading Card Game expansions page? This expansion is marked by a palm tree. I have a Raticate and Jigglypuff from this expansion and was wondering what expansion it was from luckily Wikipedia had it. Also I have cards that are labeled by a pokeball and a number like 30 something. What are those from?

[[User:ALE241996|ALE241996]] ([[User talk:ALE241996|talk]]) 13:18, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
:That'd be because {{TCG|Southern Islands}} is a {{TCG|Promotional cards|promotional set}}, not an expansion. Same as the POP Series, which are the cards with the Poké Ball and numbers on them. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 14:40, 17 February 2015 (UTC)

== Card image sources ==

I'm not really sure where exactly the line lies for an acceptable source for Pokemon card images. I found an eBay listing for all of the [[Pokémon Colosseum Double Battle e]] cards with very nice pictures, but I'm not sure if it would be okay to just copy those pictures and upload them here. Could you enlighten me? [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 07:25, 20 February 2015 (UTC)
:I don't know what Project Games wants for e-reader scans, but if it were Project TCG, I would ask politely if the ebay user would be kind enough to donate the scans for use here, with credits and links on each image's summary section. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:55, 20 February 2015 (UTC)

== Pokémon Shuffle Pokédex Page ==

I [[User_talk:SnorlaxMonster#List of Pokémon by Pokémon Shuffle Browser number|asked SnorlaxMonster]] whether [[User:CycloneGU/List of Pokémon by Pokémon Shuffle Browser number|my project page]] and [[User:CycloneGU/Template:Sdex|its associated template]] can now be moved, and he has yet to get back to me. Other than changing the name of the template to something like "ShDex" (since Sdex is reserved for Sinnoh) and perhaps getting the icon images used in Shuffle, what is your assessment? Can these be moved for now or is other work still needed? Other than creating ability pages (which I can do if we do that), there's not much more to do other than add any new content in the future. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 00:17, 7 March 2015 (UTC)

== Page move request ==
Hey Maverick Nate, I was wondering if you could move some pages for me (I can't move pages with them leaving redirects behind). The pages are all Glitch Pokémon from Gen I: [[ゥ► ゥ▼ ゥ]] should be "ゥ► ゥ▼ ゥ (EE)", [[ゥ $ A (F3)]] should be "ゥ► ゥ▼ ゥ (F3)", [[ゥ 4ぁ 4]] should be "ゥ 4- 4", and ゥ 4ぁ 4's [[ゥ 4ぁ 4 (Pokémon)|redirect page]] should be "ゥ 4- 4 (Pokémon)". I have the information to update the [[List of glitch moves]] but these should be moved first to avoid problems later. Thanks. [[User:Adamws|Adamws]] ([[User talk:Adamws|talk]]) 02:29, 25 March 2015 (UTC)
:To be honest, I don't entirely feel comfortable doing anything with glitches. Would you be able to ask someone else for me? ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 03:00, 25 March 2015 (UTC)
::Sure thing. [[User:Adamws|Adamws]] ([[User talk:Adamws|talk]]) 03:05, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

== Contact Please ==

Greetings,

So I'm new here and not fully sure how to go about doing this. However, I would like to discuss something with you in private (I didn't know if there was a PM function, couldn't find it) and would greatly appreciate it if you could message me in some capacity. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Rock08g

== English Cards ==

I have some cards that you only have pictures of in Japanese in English, such as M Gallade EX and a few more from Roaring Skies, I hope you see my post as this is the first time I've posted on Bulbapedia. Please contact me at laytonrichard@students.pwssd.k12.wi.us Sincerely, [[User:RichardMineall|RichardMineall]] ([[User talk:RichardMineall|talk]]) 12:32, 29 May 2015 (UTC)

== Edit Summary Question ==

I didn't know where to ask this question so I figured I'd just ask a member of staff.
In most edit summaries I can see a blue link arrow with a bit of grey italic text indicating the edited section. I haven't found anything explaining how to do this, so if you could let me know how to add that I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
[[User:RetroKitty|RetroKitty]] ([[User talk:RetroKitty|talk]]) 01:08, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
:It's something that happens automatically if you edit a specific section of a page. I'm not entirely sure if there is a way to do it manually. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 14:21, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
::The format is technically just a result of the "/*" and "*/" enclosing the section title. You can basically put them anywhere you want, the only real restriction I know is that it only works once at a time in an edit summary. At any rate, if you're curious, you can always play with your edit summary and preview/show changes to see what happens to the format. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 14:33, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

== [[Moves not in the Pokémon games]], TCG moves ==

[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Moves_not_in_the_Pok%C3%A9mon_games&curid=55187&diff=2294411&oldid=2294358 You say] the moves that were removed are in the games. Forgive me, but I can't tell how exactly. And if I can't, I wager others wouldn't understand it immediately either. Could you clarify this for me?

If you are set on excluding those moves, I think it may be necessary to add some explanation on the page saying exactly why certain moves are not included in the list even though they are indeed not, strictly speaking, in the games (similar to the way that it is explained that some moves may have been introduced later in the games, but some may also not actually have been the same, like Pidgeot's Hurricane). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 19:51, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
:The Japanese names match, thus they are moves from the games. Consider this: someone who knows and uses the Japanese kana for each name sees that the page is listing {{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Clefable|36}}'s Meteor Mash for whatever reason, even though it is from the game. Each origin section should offer an explanation on why they were removed. Now, I admit that some of the ones removed were based on origin speculation (which shouldn't be listed on card pages anymore), and those should actually be listed. Translational errors such as Clefable's Meteor Mash have a separate place away from that page. The TCG section of that page is extremely far from its eventual final version, and honestly, it doesn't entirely matter the journey we take to get there. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:06, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
::I see, no wonder I got confused. I did try checking some of the Japanese, like Soothing Scent, but noticed that it wasn't the same as any Japanese game moves; that must be one of the instances those shouldn't have been removed. (It's almost made weirder by the fact that both Plunder and Soothing Scent (at least) were removed once, but are still listed for other cards.) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 20:28, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

== Ancient Origins Theme Deck articles ==

Hi Maverick Nate. So you know, as I have done for every set since {{TCG|Furious Fists}}, I have created two articles for the {{TCG|Ancient Origins}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s in my userspace. They can be found at [[User:MetalMetroid997/Metagross Theme Deck (TCG)]] and [[User:MetalMetroid997/Regirock Theme Deck (TCG)]]. [[User:MetalMetroid997|MetalMetroid997]] ([[User talk:MetalMetroid997|talk]]) 08:29, 15 June 2015 (UTC)
: Hi Maverick Nate. Thought I should let you know that the English names for the Ancient Origins Theme Decks have been revealed. The Metagross Theme Deck is '''Iron Tide''', while the Regirock Theme Deck is '''Stone Heart'''. [http://www.nintendo-insider.com/2015/07/01/hoopa-ex-debuts-in-new-pokemon-tcg-xy-ancient-origins-expansion/] [[User:MetalMetroid997|MetalMetroid997]] ([[User talk:MetalMetroid997|talk]]) 12:01, 1 July 2015 (UTC)

== [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection]] ==

I asked SnorlaxMonster, but have been thinking and realize you might be the better person to ask.

Earlier, I linked the Gen. IV Sleeping Pikachu entry to Sleeping Pikachu Collection, which was a 2009 collection that it was meant to promote. I then noticed that the article you created only covers the 2014 collection. I looked up the [http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pikachu_to_be_available_in_Japanese_Pok%C3%A9mon_Center_stores Bulbanews 2009 collection source] and noticed they have unique items, but the same overworked Pikachu. Can the page be converted to include both and the link I added later changed to include an anchor?

If you don't have time to add it yourself but know where I can get the 2009 collection info, I can also add it when I have an opportunity. Interestinglyu, someone took [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gypH5pcSe1M video] of the 2009 collection which appears on Youtube dated around the time of the collection being released, but I don't think the quality is good enough to see price tags there, so we still need a pricing source. The page linked in the article has ceased to exist. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 04:15, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
:I think having them both on the same page for now would be fine. As for prices, those have mostly just been posted in order to keep the information that exists. If we don't have the pricing information, it isn't the end of the world. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:12, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
::No worries. The video could be used to guess at some of the merchandise, and the 2009 set did have an image in the article as well. I did find that [https://translate.google.ca/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.filb.de%2F966&edit-text=&act=url this] (translated version) still works, the German link I believe. Just limited information. Pokévault might have a few of the items as well. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 17:42, 24 July 2015 (UTC)

== Oh Nate ==

You beautiful and poetic land mermaid, tell me what you think of {{redlink|User:Charlie/Template:GB2 Decks‎|this}} and then hit me up with how you want the GB2 deck pages to look like and all that stuff because I already have like two in my userspace that I made an attempt at. Thank youuuu! --[[User:Charlie|''Charlie'']] ([[User talk:Charlie|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Charlie|edits]]) 19:46, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
:I think this would be fine for now. We may end up merging a few of these decks into the people who own them just to cut down on the amount of space things are taking up/make it easier to find info, but for now I'd like to see a page for each of them. I would like to confirm translations, but not having the game, I'm not entirely able to do that at this moment. Feel free to create things in the mainspace. Keep on pushing ahead with this! =] ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:09, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
::Awesome! Thank you so much you brilliant and powerful musk ox. I'll keep at it as always. --[[User:Charlie|''Charlie'']] ([[User talk:Charlie|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Charlie|edits]]) 00:26, 1 August 2015 (UTC)

== Pokémon BREAK ==

Hi Nate. Unless you or someone else is working on updating everything for Pokémon BREAK, I'm going to go ahead and make a start tonight. My only initial concerns are the article intro and how we present the orientation of the card image. For example, would ''Zoroark (Japanese: ゾロアーク Zoroark) is a Darkness BREAK Evolution Pokémon card.'' suffice? And, should we present the card image rotated 90 degrees, or leave it horizontal? Thanks. '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 13:29, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
:That opener is good, but the title of the card would be Zoroark{{BREAK}} (Japanese: ゾロアークBREAK ZoroarkBREAK), no?. We've been having the image as horizontal so far. I've been avoiding updating the infobox for it for now (since I don't entirely have the time/energy to do more than just minor fixes to things right now), but I imagine we'll try and make the image for BREAKS appear a bit larger than they would as horizontal cards. The infobox needs a new Evolution Stage template, but in order to do that, I was pretty much going to base most things with a mix between LEGEND and EX. I wasn't going to be able to do any of this until next week, so please go ahead if you can ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 14:41, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
::For the two decks, I opted, at least on the archives, to leave BREAK out of the parenthetical on the 10 card pages. We don't know how English is going to stylize BREAK Pokémon yet, so I wanted to avoid that situation altogether. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:22, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
:::Well, that's {{TCG ID|Blue Shock|Zoroark-BREAK|37}} made. Looks okay, sort of bland, but that's to be expected for these cards I guess... '''[[Surf (move)|~~]]''''''[[User:nuva-kal|nuva]]''''''-'''[[User_talk:nuva-kal|'''kal''']] 20:18, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
::::I think that looks really good! Exactly what I had in mind, tbh. Thanks for getting to that so quickly! ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 22:19, 12 August 2015 (UTC)

== Translations ==

[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_Trader_(Base_Set_77)&oldid=2325729 Surely you meant to say おじさん and not おねいさん?] And translations are meant to be accurate and sensible as opposed to inter-article consistent. "exchange man" sounds awkward, especially when the word ''[http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/exchange#exchange__39 exchanger]'' exists. [[User:SatoMew2|SatoMew2]] ([[User talk:SatoMew2|talk]]) 18:07, 28 August 2015 (UTC)
:I know what I said and I meant exactly what I said. In regards to the card game, we work very hard to keep translations as consistent as possible between runs of similar words being used in similar ways. On Bulbapedia, the other instances of おじさん are all treated as a separate word, most often "Man", described by whatever descriptor is necessary. This is further supported by instances of おねいさん, which are all consistently treated as a separate word, "Lady", described by the necessary descriptors. I didn't have enough room in the edit summary to mention both, so I just jumped to my final thought. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:27, 28 August 2015 (UTC)
::I understand that but it's worthless if the translation doesn't sound natural, which it should as much as possible. [[User:SatoMew2|SatoMew2]] ([[User talk:SatoMew2|talk]]) 21:47, 28 August 2015 (UTC)

== Your Opinion ==

Special Stages will need a little bit of reconstruction. Should we move the page into mainspace while it's being prepared (just not linking to it yet), or should it stay in userspace until it's ready? I'm going to take a look at it shortly to put some material back onto it so the other proposal pages can be deleted, but a proper page merge will require checking both sets of data to ensure nothing was missed and is better done all at once upon being reconstructed fully. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 05:36, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
:Since the information will still be present on the main [[Pokémon Shuffle]] page, preparing it in the userspace until it is fully ready seems like the most appropriate option. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 05:41, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
::That's what we'll do, then. I don't think it will take more than a day, anyway, to get it reconstructed (maybe in an hour, we'll see), and the rest is just merging, which is best done on a good night's sleep. LOL
::I did note that Special Stages on the Shuffle page is depreciated, and have taken the liberty to alert a few recent editors so they can find the new page and edit there instead, so that should help a little as well. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 05:50, 5 September 2015 (UTC)

== Pocket Monsters RPG ==

Well, finally got around to performing the deletion; apologies that I was uncertain as to how it should be handled a couple weeks ago when I removed it from the navigation template without doing anything else. As for the {{template|Main Page/Did you know}}, where one link to the page is found, should the line be removed outright (even though we don't seem to be using that template anymore), or should it be marked out somehow? [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 00:37, 28 September 2015 (UTC)
:Those 34 edits need to be merged into an appropriate destination, not simple deleted. Other than that, I think it's appropriate to simply remove the line. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:46, 28 September 2015 (UTC)

== "That's not how this works." ==

Would you mind explaining what's the problem with a staff member deleting an article about a subject that was completely made up and thus fails to meet Bulbapedia's {{bp|notability requirements}}? [[User talk:SatoMew2|サトミュウ (SatoMew)]] 12:40, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
:When a page has been around for four years and has gained 34 edits in its time, even if the content has been deemed not notable, the 34 edits are still legitimate edits that affect things, such as the {{bp|Top Contributors}} list. It was Berrenta's mistake when she simply deleted those legitimate contributions without moving them somewhere where they can still be accepted by the wiki's system. This is the proper protocol when deleting an article that has been around for longer than about a week. It can't just be deleted or turned into a redirect. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:32, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
::I see. But the only reason I turned it into a redirect afterwards was because [[Pokémon RPG]] already redirects to [[Core series]] so it was only logical to make {{redlink|Pocket Monsters RPG}} redirect there as well since Pokémon is short for Pocket Monsters. [[User talk:SatoMew2|サトミュウ (SatoMew)]] 10:56, 1 October 2015 (UTC)

== TCG Page Ideas ==

First off, I'm new to this whole system. I actually just made an account so I can share my ideas and try to help out after depending on Bulbapedia for so long. As I'm new to editing this, I feel it would be better to verify that my suggestions are things that you would want to include before putting effort in to making them happen.

I am a collector myself, and I've been cataloging and organizing all of my cards for the last two years (and for the foreseeable future, I'm maybe half done ._.) with a huge amount of help from the Bulbapedia TCG pages. I've had several ideas over the years, but these two keep resurfacing as I go.

*'''Collector's Tips page''': (''I am only suggesting this because I've already had many people request this from me, so there may be many more who could benefit.'') When I decided the best way to organize my cards would be to catalog them, I put a lot of work into some detailed spreadsheets. They are very thorough, or will be once they are all 100% complete, and I am willing to provide blank copies so no one else has to put that much time and effort in accounting for every variation of (English) cards that have been released. I can provide a set of "suggested instructions", which would outline how I set up the sheets to be used, but they can also be treated as a template, because we all may sort very differently.

*'''A page dedicated for the different types of foils and reverse foils''': With the addition of reverse/refactor holos, it starts to become a little confusing as to what I'm trying to classify in my spreadsheets. The best example is in the EX series, where the refactor/reverse holos begin to change styles between several expansions. While there is a blurb on some of the expansions pages, I did not notice it the first few times I gathered information off of those pages. I have tried searching for a page like this, and, if it exists, I wasn't able to find it.

So, that's all I have for now. I have more information about these two ideas if you are interested or have any questions. I will say that I am 110% willing to do as much work required to make these things happen, since I am the one suggesting them here. I'm also 100% okay if you don't want to include these ideas. Just let me know what you think!
--[[User:Auxome|Auxome]] ([[User talk:Auxome|talk]]) 00:02, 5 October 2015 (UTC)
:I'm happy to have you aboard! There's always tons going on in the TCG section and all help is appreciated immensely.
:*Collector's tips pages: I have a feeling like these types of pages won't entirely be welcome here on the encyclopedia. We strive to be as factual as possible, and a tip page would essentially turn into a guide for people filled with opinions instead of facts, opinions of how things should be laid out and displayed and so forth. Our goal here is more to present as much information and as many facts as possible and allow readers to discover how they want to go about their collections on their own. For me, much of the fun of my collection is figuring out how it should be, and I don't think it'd be nice to take that away from anyone.
:*Holofoils: well, we have [[Holofoil|this]] (which is honestly awful, tbh, but that's where this sort of information should be). I [[User:Maverick Nate/XY Holos|tried]] to do something along the lines of your suggestion before, but never had the necessary time to devote to a task that massive. This is definitely an area where Bulbapedia needs massive improvement, and I would definitely be willing and able to help figure out how to best present the Holofoil information as long as you'd be willing to put the work in. It's definitely something I want to see represented better throughout the TCG section and I would definitely love to see how far forward you can push the success for that topic.
:I await your response~ ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 11:05, 9 October 2015 (UTC)
::Excuse me for interrupting, but no sense in doing work twice... I've previously been working on a revised holofoil page, [[User:SpaceNarwhal/Holofoil]] but real life got in the way before I could start scanning cards for the example pictures and describing the EX era rev-holo patterns.
::Feel free to edit/copy/steal/move it if you want, if it would save rewriting the page from the ground up... [[User:SpaceNarwhal|SpaceNarwhal]] ([[User talk:SpaceNarwhal|talk]]) 11:24, 9 October 2015 (UTC)

:::I get why a Collector's Tips page wouldn't work. No problem. And, since the holofoils page is already being reworked, is there anything I can do to help out with it? I have a bunch of cards if you need scans or more info.
:::Also, I greatly appreciated the Additional Cards boxes in the Gen 4 and on expansions lists. Are there some for Gen 3 in the works, or would that be something I could work on? I tried looking at the list of pages needing some work, but I didn't see anything right away that I felt as if I knew enough info to add anything worthwhile, though I've made some small typo or link corrections in a couple pages I just happened to notice weren't right. I have a large collection, especially of older cards, if any scans are needed. Let me know if there's anything needing some immediate attention. --[[User:Auxome|Auxome]] ([[User talk:Auxome|talk]]) 04:40, 10 October 2015 (UTC)

== Expansion Card Navigation ==

I'd like to add headers for navigating through cards within expansions. I feel like it would be useful, but it needs a template. Maybe something like this?

{| align="center" style="background: #{{Tcg {{{type2|{{{type|water}}}}}} color}}; width: 100%; margin: 5px; {{roundy|10px}}"
|- align="center"
| width="45%" style="background: #{{Tcg {{{type|water}}} color light}}; {{roundyleft|10px}}" |
{| align="right" style="background: #{{Tcg {{{type|water}}} color light}}; width:100%; {{roundyleft|10px}}"
| align="right" | [[{{{prev|Staryu}}} ({{{enexp|BREAKthrough}}} {{{prevnum|29}}})|{{color|{{#ifeq: {{{type|water}}}|Darkness|FFF|000}}|←}}]]
| align="right" | [[{{{prev|Staryu}}} ({{{enexp|BREAKthrough}}} {{{prevnum|29}}})|{{color|{{#ifeq: {{{type|water}}}|Darkness|FFF|000}}|{{{prev|Staryu}}} ({{{enexp|BREAKthrough}}} {{{prevnum|29}}})}}]]
|}
| style="background: #{{Tcg {{{type|water}}} color light}}" |
{| align="center" style="background: #{{Tcg {{{type|water}}} color light}}; width:100%;"
| align="center" | [[BREAKthrough (TCG)|{{color|{{#ifeq: {{{type|water}}}|Darkness|FFF|000}}|BREAKthrough}}]]
|}
| width="45%" style="background: #{{Tcg {{{type|water}}} color light}}; {{roundyright|10px}}" |
{| align="right" style="background: #{{Tcg {{{type|water}}} color light}}; width:100%; {{roundyright|10px}}"
| align="left" | [[{{{next|Remoraid}}} ({{{enexp|BREAKthrough}}} {{{nextnum|31}}})|{{color|{{#ifeq: {{{type|water}}}|Darkness|FFF|000}}|{{{next|Remoraid}}} ({{{enexp|BREAKthrough}}} {{{nextnum|31}}})}}]]
| align="left" | [[{{{next|Remoraid}}} ({{{enexp|BREAKthrough}}} {{{nextnum|31}}})|{{color|{{#ifeq: {{{type|water}}}|Darkness|FFF|000}}|→}}]]
|}
|}

This is just a modified version of the cards by Pokémon navigation header, and it can probably be improved. It has these variables:
 -prev: Name of previous Pokémon (in expansion)
 -prevnum: Number of previous Pokémon (in expansion)
 -next: Name of next Pokémon (in expansion)
 -nextnum: Number of next Pokémon (in expansion)
 -enexp: Expansion name
 -type: Card type (water, fire, etc.)
 I'm kind of new to this, so sorry if this is the wrong place/way to suggest a new template. Thanks! [[User:RetroKitty|RetroKitty]] ([[User talk:RetroKitty|talk]]) 18:44, 18 December 2015 (UTC)
:This works in theory but not in practice. For example, [[Chimchar (Diamond & Pearl 76)|Chimchar]] would need 11 prev/nexts at the top of the page pushing down the content way too low on. [[Reshiram (Black & White 26)|Reshiram]] would require 16. It can't feasibly happen ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:57, 18 December 2015 (UTC)
::Okay, thanks anyway. [[User:RetroKitty|RetroKitty]] ([[User talk:RetroKitty|talk]]) 20:54, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

why are you screwing up breakpoint so much

we know there wont be breaks without their evolutions and we know that the entire jp set and palkia deck is being added the numbers between psyduck and golduck break fit perfectly

you even removed the scizor EX like there wont be one just the mega and the spirit likes like some how the english version no longer comes with spirit links
:There are both things we know, and things that are confirmed. Please keep in mind that these two, even though they are often the same, they don't always coincide. As an encyclopedia, we can only post factual information, and that can't include your assumptions based on what ''may'' seem to fit into the spots. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 15:28, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

== Card Page Images ==

Are we allowed to create a card page if there is no image yet? The information would be directly from pokemon.com. Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 14:45, 19 January 2016 (UTC)
:As long as there is enough information for the card, but I'm not entirely sure what card right now still needs a page. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:11, 19 January 2016 (UTC)
::I was going to start adding information for BREAKpoint cards that have already appeared on the Pokémon website. ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 14:09, 20 January 2016 (UTC)
:::All of the BREAKpoint cards should have a page already created for them, since all of the cards for this expansion are originating from Japan. The work related to BREAKpoint will be moving them to their new location and updating their pages with English text and such. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 14:12, 20 January 2016 (UTC)
::::Ah, okay. ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 14:47, 20 January 2016 (UTC)

== Please delete my page ==

I wasn't able to delete my page I created on my userpage. Can you do it? Thanks!

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User:MannedTooth/Stats_Per_Level_Gen_3&redirect=no

[[User:MannedTooth|MannedTooth]] ([[User talk:MannedTooth|talk]]) 06:43, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

== Nanoblocks ==
Hey Maverick! Regarding the Nanoblocks, I can't seem to find a reliable source for N. American release dates. It's not listed on the Nanoblock Australia or UK site, and I can't find any Nanoblock US site. There may have been no formal "release" as such so I've left a incomplete sign for now. In any case, is [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Wowy/Pok%C3%A9mon_Nanoblocks it] mainspaceable now? And also, can you also delete [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Wowy/Ionix_Pok%C3%A9mon_Construction_Sets this] and [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Wowy/Pok%C3%A9mon_Conquest_Stuff this] since I don't need them any more. Thanks heaps! --[[User:Wowy|'''Wowy''']][[User talk:Wowy|'''(Talk)''']] 10:32, 4 February 2016 (UTC)
:The release date in NA is October 1, 2015 for Pikachu, Squirtle, Charmander, and Charizard, distributed by {{wp|Ohio Art Company}} to bookstores such as Barnes & Noble. This probably means the table need to be reconstructed in order to prioritize the English information over the Japanese.
:I took care of the deletes, though in the future, a faster way to have them taken care of is adding the {{template|delete}} tag right to the page. That way any administrator will be able to take care of the pages. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 02:17, 5 February 2016 (UTC)
::Thanks!! I will do so next time. --[[User:Wowy|'''Wowy''']][[User talk:Wowy|'''(Talk)''']] 03:35, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
:::Sorry for hassling you. But is there anything else you'd like me to do with the Nanoblock page? :) --[[User:Wowy|'''Wowy''']][[User talk:Wowy|'''(Talk)''']] 10:47, 6 February 2016 (UTC)

== [[Talk:Energy]] ==

Figured I'd let an Admin know. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 01:46, 13 February 2016 (UTC)

== Generations Questions. ==

How soon will I be allowed to enter the card information for Generations? Also, I made the updated setlist in the discussion of [[Generations (TCG)]]. Finally, for future reference how does one add the set list of the current expansion to the reprinted card's page, i.e. adding Generations 1/83 to say a reprinted card from Flashfire? Thanks, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 02:25, 13 February 2016 (UTC)
:If/when we get images of cards on-site in order to source our content internally, whether that be someone asking Charizard Authority for images, someone else scanning their own cards, or pokemon.com posting the information. As for how to change pages, [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Articuno_%28Roaring_Skies_16%29&type=revision&diff=2381930&oldid=2354699 here] is an example for cards with new artwork. [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Miltank_%28Flashfire_83%29&type=revision&diff=2320857&oldid=2251363 Here] is an example for cards with the same artwork. Typically all changes are based on a previous example.
:Additionally, just for future reference, I was watching your talk page, and was going to respond there. Making a response on my talk page too is not necessary, since I know we have an open conversation on yours. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 02:32, 13 February 2016 (UTC)
::Ok thanks for the info! Sorry about responding here. It has been a while since I have used Bulbapedia and I couldn't remember if I was supposed to respond on my talk page or yours. [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 15:51, 13 February 2016 (UTC)
:::One more thing. Do the new BREAKpoint cards need scans as well since most of the cards still have Japanese cards instead of English. [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 16:02, 13 February 2016 (UTC)
::::They should, but since the set has already been released, the focus is on high quality scans of the cards, following our size, dimension, and quality standards for scans. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:42, 13 February 2016 (UTC)

== Two cards in BREAKpoint ==

Hi. I believe {{redlink|Burst Balloon (Rage of the Broken Heavens 73)}} and {{redlink|Psychic's Mind Reading (Rage of the Broken Heavens 78)}} should be "Moved without a redirect"? Thanks. — [[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang95]] ([[User talk:Ruixiang95|talk]]) 15:33, 13 February 2016 (UTC)

== Lists ==

Are there any lists you want made or updated? ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 18:41, 14 February 2016 (UTC)
:That sort of thing can be found [[User:Maverick_Nate/TCG_Progress_Report|here]]. There's a lot on that, so just choose something and go to town. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 13:48, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
::I created a concept for the List of Abilities. If you'd like, check it out [[Pokémon Power (TCG)#List of Pokémon Powers|here]]. It's still a work in progress, but I'd like to know what you think needs to be changed/added, such as the ordering and style. Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 22:18, 17 February 2016 (UTC)
:::It's been a week now, so I'm guessing you may have missed this and I'd just like to try to draw your attention to it. Sorry if I'm bothering you, I'd just like to get started on this whenever I can. Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 16:39, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
::::Sorry about that. My talk page has been blowing up way more than normal lately and it has been hard to keep up with ^_^;. I like what you have! I would like to see jname and jtrans worked into it though. Additionally, as far as gameplay works, Abilities and Pokémon Powers/Poké-Powers/Poké-Bodies are two completely unrelated concepts, so the list of Abilities will only be for {{TCG|Black & White}}-onwards, while the other list will have {{TCG|Base Set}} through {{TCG|Call of Legends}} with the Powers and such. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:24, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::I do also understand your concern about the effect taking up a lot of space, and I don't think we'll honestly need it there. I do think, however, we may need to include set and card number in these lists (possibly even jpset and jpnum, but not rarities), and have the list in chronological order instead of alphabetical. That allows us to simply add new ones to the bottom of the list as new sets come out instead of having to shift everything around every month. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:30, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::I made the changes you suggested. The column ordering will probably need to be changed a bit, and I'm not sure what you want to call the page for the list of Pokémon Powers/Poké-Powers/Poké-Bodies. I'll likely make some sort of template for the list later on as well. Take a look and let me know what you think (the list is [[Pokémon Power (TCG)#List of Pokémon Powers|here]]). Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 01:01, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::::Also changed the way "Pokémon Power" is displayed to get rid of the unnecessarily large copy/pasted block of colour code, although I'm not sure if you want it to be any specific colour. ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 22:09, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::::And I don't know if you want any specific colours or formatting for the table itself. ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 00:17, 28 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::::::I've taken a look at it, and it looks pretty good. There are a few more improvements I'm thinking about, but I can't quite pinpoint their details at the moment. I'll get back to you. (It's fine without the color, I think) ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:33, 28 February 2016 (UTC)

== Scans of Generations Ready ==

Hello, I have scans of all the new Generations cards and the Radiant Collection cards thanks to RockCarolina, a close friend of The Charizard Authority. The quality requirements of the card scans have been met. However, I am not able to upload them to Bulbagarden Archives because I am not an Autoconfirmed User or Confirmed User. HPlease help. Thanks, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 02:03, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
:In order to become autoconfirmed on the Archives, you have to both be a user for a predetermined amount of time and also make a number of edits over there. In the meantime, if you link them to me, I'll be able to upload them ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 13:48, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
::I sent you an email containing a link and password to the photo album of the new scans. [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 14:27, 15 February 2016 (UTC)

== Helping out ==

Hi. I was just wondering, are we still editing [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Alakazam_(Base_Set_1)&diff=2223256&oldid=2155607 this] for every cards in every TCG expansions? I feel bored and feel like helping out. :) And for the "<name> (TCG)" pages, is this necessary "|jpsetlink=Master Kit|jpset=Bulbasaur Quarter Deck|jpnum=001/015}}." or just the second column (jpset) alone will do, or it doesn't matter? — '''[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang]][[User talk:Ruixiang95|95]]''' 16:39, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
:Yes! We are still trying to update every card to that standard. And yes! In the majority of circumstances, jpsetlink is necessary. Jpsetlink is to be used when there is a type of sub-release within the main release. So, in the example you provided, the Bulbasaur Quarter Deck being a separately numbered set within the umbrella of Master Kit. The same applies with ensetlink and English Trainer Kits. Since the Sylveon Half Deck of the XY Trainer Kit has a separate numbering than the whole umbrella release, it uses both ensetlink and enset. The only time this doesn't apply is Radiant Collection in Legendary Treasures and Radiant Collection 2 in Generations, because their numbering indicates what's going on. (i.e RC10/RC32) ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 16:52, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
::But if it's for cards from a main expansion, it is still required to have the "jpsetlink"? And okay, I will start to help out in editing to the new template standard. — '''[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang]][[User talk:Ruixiang95|95]]''' 17:07, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
:::Nah, when it's a main expansion, jpsetlink isn't used at all. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:11, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
::::Because I realized some of the older sets have the jpsetlink in them, while the newer sets don't have them. Should we be putting them in uniform or just leave it as it is without editing them? — '''[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang]][[User talk:Ruixiang95|95]]''' 17:19, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::That's because the standard changed in between when the pages were created and when the later cards were added. With the older expansions, we ''should'' be removing them whenever we have to edit them otherwise, but since there isn't a visual difference on the final page, we can't justify going through each one to remove the ones that aren't necessary. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:30, 15 February 2016 (UTC)

== Korean pack upload ==

Hey, I've got told that you are the person I need to talk to if I have something about the KTCG to upload. Well, here it is, I found pack arts like these.

[i.imgur.com/jbLhVi5.png]

[[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 16:55, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
:Due to how secondary Korean TCG is to our main focus of Japanese/English cards, a lot of possible Korean images simply aren't necessary, and the examples of what we do need are strictly limited and must be approved by me. Due to how few images we do actually need, the primary focus for those images is quality, meaning any pack images must be scans from someone's collection, not just the random stock images from the internet. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:03, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
::Okay, so this particular image is not good since it's not in that great quality, but is its notability okay? It's part of he Korean Exclusives Sets that I've added yesterday. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 17:05, 15 February 2016 (UTC)

== TCG cards ==

I've noticed that a lot of cards in the [[Roaring Skies]] have the Japanese image (without mentioning the stamps on them). What is the "manual of style" of the TCG? What image should be predominant? English or Japanese? Because I have a big part of this set, so I could scan them if you wish. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 05:34, 17 February 2016 (UTC)
:It's common courtesy to, you know, wait for a response with the instructions on how to do something before actually doing it. That way you would know for instance, that you shouldn't upload scans of reverse foils, that each scam needs to be done at 600dpi with dimensions of 600 x about 830, that each scan must be uploaded as a new revision of the existing scan, and the file be moved to retain history, not simply replaced, and that each potential scanner needs to submit an example to me to make sure the quality is on point. I'm not entirely pleased that you didn't even wait for my shift at work to end before disregarding any sort of answer I didn't even have a chance to post at all. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 16:49, 17 February 2016 (UTC)
::Oh, I didn't know it had so much requirements, I was just looking at how the others were made and I tried to mimic them. I didn't intended to make more, I just did these two to test it out, since, they had stamps, and stamps are not allowed on here I believe, so I thought that any picture would have been better than that one. Trust me, I wasn't intending to do more before I get an answer. Won't happen again. Promise. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 17:01, 17 February 2016 (UTC)
:::So, whenever you're ready, give me instructions on how to properly contribute to the TCG. ^^ [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 22:15, 18 February 2016 (UTC)
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::::I know that you have posted some interesting guides under this thread, but will you come back at me with some more info on "each potential scanner needs to submit an example to me to make sure the quality is on point" and everything about contributing to the TCG by uploading. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 00:10, 22 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::I posted the scan requirements. Send me an example of a scan and I'll either tell you it's fine or needs to be improved. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:18, 22 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::: Here : [http://i.imgur.com/tWsJp5J.jpg] [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 00:31, 22 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::::Whatever your settings are, it's making the image incredibly blurry ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:34, 22 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::::Oh, to made it faster, I scanned the whole sheets, each card is in a sleeve, in a sheet. Here is the non-sleeve version: [http://i.imgur.com/JfRcV2M.jpg] [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 00:41, 22 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::::::The images still have many jpg artifacts, and I would like to see those fixed before they are approved. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 04:00, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::::::My scanner actually saves them into jpg format, I'll see if I can make it png. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 04:10, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::::::::There you go! PNG 600dpi [http://i.imgur.com/eG7cCvQ.jpg] [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 04:38, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
::That's pretty good. Just make sure you crop closer to the borders of the cards, size the card correctly, and upload a new version of the image that already exists (instead of creating a new image like you did with Exeggcute and Exeggutor) ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 04:42, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:::You mean "overwrite" the japanese version? I thought we were keeping it for the gallery. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 04:45, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
::::The gallery is only for different artworks. Yeah, overwriting the Japanese print that matches the artwork. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 04:47, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::Finally, I presume that I must move the card to its new name? ie: Emerald Break to Roaring Skies [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 04:50, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::Moving images is only an action that Junior Administrators and above can do. I'll take care of the images once there are enough to do at once. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 04:52, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

== Question about Template ==

I believe it would formal to slightly alter the [[Template:TCGMerchNav]] to only show the English TCG merchandise, Japanese, and Korean. We are not even close to adding any articles about any of the other languages. I did a show preview on my own to test what the code would look like and I found it to be very good. All I did in the preview was add the hidden code lines and apply to the sections we are not ready to add or to show. Thanks, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 19:17, 17 February 2016 (UTC)
:When you have time, I would like you check this experimental [[User:SirFinkleBottom/Template:ImproveTCGRES|Template]] for usage on the Bulbagarden Archives. The usage of this Template would allow us to make a distinction between images that need to be replaced immediately, i.e. "bad image", and those who simply need an improved resolution. I have also noticed that Bulbagarden Archives are lacking on any updated To-Do lists (as I went there and all of the To-Do lists that I checked were completed.) If you could take a look at that issue too (when you have time of course) that would be great. I would also like to suggest making a third Template denoting card images that pass the "bad image" and quality RES but have JP text instead of English which would add a third tier of TCG cards to upload and improve. As always, I will continue to scour the TCG card images and denote cards that absolutely need a card image replacement and continue on updating and improving TCG Articles that are outdated or those of which are brand new. Thanks, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 18:55, 18 February 2016 (UTC)
::I'm going to make a bullet list of my thoughts:
::*If we alter [[Template:TCGMerchNav]], it makes it so that the links don't show up in the Wanted Pages, and nobody, either simply reading the site or editing the site, would realize we want to have those created. It would also mess up the color scheme of every TCG type color.
::*It is not a concern for our site to have English images of cards. The highest priority is one of every artwork, regardless of if the image is in English, Japanese, (and if I remember correctly, there are German and French around too). As a general rule of thumb, all Japanese card images utilize [[a:Template:i-Fairuse-carddb]] instead of [[a:Template:i-Fairuse-tcg]], putting [[a:Category:Images from the official card database|this category]] onto every image it appears on, which is already a part of [[a:Category:Unsatisfactory images]]. It's designed as a catch-all so that we aren't editing hundreds of images, clogging up the recent changes and the unsatisfactory images category, just to add a tag that will involve being removed with hundreds of edits to images.
::*I passed along the updating of the Archives to-do lists to those in charge of the Archives.
::*The 600×8## resolution at 600dpi is simply a concern for images going forward. There are a number of old images at 350×~500 resolution, for example, that are perfectly fine. Replacing these images should be considered one of the last priorities. The current standard is mostly for users replacing the higher need images at Bulbapedia's desired resolution, so that we're not simply doing a ton of scans just to do them all again later. I prefer not advertising one of our last priorities by means of an improvement tag, as it takes away emphasis from the efforts that truly need to be done sooner.
::I do appreciate all the help you've been giving the TCG section here. It's easily the largest section at Bulbapedia, and changes that span many articles take a lot of time and effort to finalize completely. I'm going to post some tips, suggestions, and requests below here to hopefully improve your editing.
::*''Non Holofoil'' as a term is not hyphenated. This is in preparation for a future feature of Bulbapedia that we will work on when we are caught up enough in other areas.
::*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Haunter_%28Fossil_6%29&type=revision&diff=2400641&oldid=2248325 Updating the templates on the TCG articles] is not simply about updating the templates, but also improving the article in general while switching over to the new style of tables. This includes, but isn't limited to, 1) challenging the card text written on the page with the English text on the card, 2) comparing the card text between every print of the card to make sure no wording changed, 3) confirming that the jtrans of each attack/Ability/etc. from the game matches that of the move and Ability pages (an example of one that is usually inconsistent is {{m|Confuse Ray}}), 4) updating Release information, 5) checking all the appropriate categories and/or interwiki links are present, 6) removing any speculative lines from the trivia and origin sections (things are typically only listed if either their Japanese or English name matches something of note, be it a game move, side game Skill, common TCG-only move, etc).
::*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Lugia_%28TCG%29&type=revision&diff=2401248&oldid=2400620 Cards are only in the English Standard or Expanded formats] if they are released in English.
::*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Lugia_%28TCG%29&type=revision&diff=2401248&oldid=2400620 Japanese cards don't have English Rarities].
::*{{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} ''always'' have [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Alakazam_%28TCG%29&type=revision&diff=2401249&oldid=2400617 a hyphen in their name].
::*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Alakazam_%28TCG%29&type=revision&diff=2401249&oldid=2400617 jpsetlink in general should not be used]. The rules for when to use it are explained [[#Helping out|here]].
::*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Generations_%28TCG%29&diff=prev&oldid=2400605 Additional cards] are only acknowledged in lists when their release dates have passed.
::In general, do your best to mimic the edits of those who are more experienced around here, (like [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Lugia_%28Awakening_Psychic_King_58%29&type=revision&diff=2400524&oldid=2399920 here]). A number of the best practices for TCG are based on what has been done before, keeping things consistent based on precedence. It gets easier with practice. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:51, 18 February 2016 (UTC)
:::Thank you very, very much for the thoughtful and in-depth post you have taken the time written. I have one more question. In regards to the 3rd tip you gave me over improving a TCG article, what exactly are you referring to? Thanks again, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 21:07, 18 February 2016 (UTC)
::::{{TCG|Standard format|Standard}} and {{TCG|Expanded format|Expanded}} are the two formats of cards that can be played in [[Play! Pokémon]] tournaments held by TPCI around the world (except in Korea and Japan). Some tournaments, like Regional Championships are Expanded, while others, like Nationals and some Cities, are Standard. For Expanded tournaments, players can use any card released in English from {{TCG|Black & White}}-on (with exception), and Standard is {{TCG|XY}}-on (with exception). When you added the Lugia and Lugia BREAK cards to {{TCG|Lugia}}, you copied the "expanded=Yes" field in each listing, making the entry blue. On every cards by Pokémon page, there is a quote at the [[Sableye_(TCG)#Sableye|top of the chart]] saying
:::::''Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.''
:::::''Cards listed with a silver background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.''
::::As the cards haven't been released in English yet (let alone anywhere in the world), this was incorrect. Each card is more often than not added without "standard=Yes" or "expanded=Yes". We'd have to be extremely behind to be adding stuff that has already entered the pool of playable cards. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:35, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

== Archives ==

Would you kindly make my account on the archives "confirmed." I need to be able to upload images and I don't want to keep waiting for the auto-confirmed user group to kick into effect. (If your not able to, no problem. I'll wait patiently.) Thanks, :) [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 23:58, 19 February 2016 (UTC)
:I can't auto confirm your account. That's something that happens automatically by the system when you've made a predetermined amount of edits and have been on the Archives for a predetermined amount of time. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 15:10, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

== Mystery Plate α description in TCGNote template ==

Should the <code>TCGNote template</code> be modified for [[Mystery Plate α (Skyridge 133)]]? I would use the <code>tt template</code> to add "this card" when you mouse over "Mystery Plate α". This would add consistency with the others cards that specify that they are talking about themselves such as [[Erika's Vileplume (Gym Heroes 5)]]. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 04:18, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:It probably can. Though if you can, I ask that you work in Generation 3 and 4 cards, as the ones in 1+2 have the most problems and are harder to get right for inexperienced users. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 04:27, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
::Will do, and why was the trivia I added on Plasma Freeze removed? [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 04:30, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:::It's already mentioned in the set description. Also, we've been removing trivia sections for set pages and having them in the information sections. Additionally, this main purpose of the card update is to remove {{template|TCGAttack}} and all its derivatives in favor of {{template|Cardtext/Attack}}. Please make sure you are doing that, or else someone else is going to have to go through all the cards again to fix it. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 04:41, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

== game template ==

I am starting to get the hang of it! Every tip or correction is welcome. :) Why did you use <code>game</code> instead of <code>g</code>? [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 05:35, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:For Generations 1-5, we only use {{template|game}}. There isn't really a reason, as long as we're consistent. Eventually, those templates will be worked into the same one. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 05:40, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

== Energy symbols for dual types ==

Do you think it would be worth it/feasible to get images of the energy types of dual-type Pokémon? To my knowledge, we don't already have them, but I could be wrong. Like, when referring to what type {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Jirachi|8}} is, we use {{e|Psychic}}{{e|Metal}}, but it sure would be cool if we had an image of the actual symbol on the card. I could probably get verrrry high res scans of all the dual types that exist, and then isolate the energy symbol/make it the appropriate size/etc. Think that would be neat? --[[User:Politoed666|'''Politoed''']][[User talk:Politoed666|'''666''']] 19:19, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:I like it, but it would all be dependent on how {{u|Kogoro}} feels about it, since she's pretty much in charge of what images we should be using, as well as modifying the infoboxes in order to support them. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:22, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

==TCG questions==
Shouldn't there be a format for card page titles on the Korean {{KTCG|Black Star Promos}} and {{KTCG|XY-P Black Star Promos}} pages (similar to how you corrected the format for the Korean BW promos)? Also, I made the {{KTCG|Evolution of Grass}}, {{KTCG|Evolution of Fire}}, and {{KTCG|Evolution of Water}} pages, in addition to pages about the Korean exclusive {{KTCG|Raichu BREAK Half Deck}} and {{KTCG|Noivern BREAK Half Deck}}. So could you add them to the [[template:Korean Releases|Korean Releases]] template? Also there is something that has been bothering me for a while now about the card pages. Is there any specific reason we don't list other languages on them (like we do for many other articles on here that have names in other languages)? I could see why we don't list them on the Pokémon card pages, but what about like the {{TCG|Trainer card}} pages? Also why is the {{TCG|Half deck}} page have "deck" in lowercase for the title, when in all instances that I can find on here it is uppercase (and shouldn't the page name reflect that)? '''[[User:Lady Ariel|Lady]] [[User talk:Lady Ariel|Ariel]]''' 19:25, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:I replied on AIM ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:34, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
::Check out this basic [[User:SirFinkleBottom/Template:H|tempalte]] that I have made. Thanks, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 23:07, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
::Looks good. That was basically what I wanted that link template to do, except I would also like a link to the Holofoil page (but that would involve the Holofoil page having individual sections like I [[User:Maverick Nate/XY Holos|want it too]], but that would involve going through and having names for every Holofoil that exists, which has to happen in tandem with the split of [[:Category:Holographic cards]], which can't happen until the card template is updated on every card page that remains.) ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:21, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
:::As always thanks for your feedback. Will keep updating those TCG templates in the mean time. Thanks, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 23:41, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

== Quality confirmation ==

Is [[Exeggcute_(Roaring_Skies_1)|this image]] alright? [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 13:08, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
:Yes! That image is very nice ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:26, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
::I've added 5 card images. (Roaring Skies 1 to 5) Can you validate them so that I can continue? [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 20:57, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
::They all look very good! Thank you for being patient with me in order to get these up. I appreciate it. As a side note, I wanted to mention before it comes up, we want the version of the cards that comes from the packs, not an Alternate Holofoil from, for example, the Theme Decks. If that may be the only version of a card you own, skip it and we'll come back to it later. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 21:02, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
:::Are you talking about the holofoil Beautifly? Or is it just a warning for the future? [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 21:04, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
::::It was just a warning for the future. It won't come up until Articuno, but just know that that's what Bulbapedia wants. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 21:06, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::Okay! I will keep an eye on that! I'm glad you noticed I'm making efforts to give out only the best of the best! :) [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 21:09, 25 February 2016 (UTC)

== Holo cards article ==

You kindasorta mentioned in an earlier message here than the Holofoil cards page needed updating/re-writing. I had been half-working on sorting this for a while, but I've finally got around to doing it, find it [[User:SpaceNarwhal/Holofoil|here]].
It still needs pictures, and I don't have the time or enthusiasm to scan my own cards right now, but I'd like to get your opinion on the page anyway.
It might also be better if it's split into two separate articles, "Holos" and "Reverse Holos".
[[User:SpaceNarwhal|SpaceNarwhal]] ([[User talk:SpaceNarwhal|talk]]) 20:45, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
:I would prefer keeping them on one article, tbh. I ask that you make sure every instance of the word "Holofoil" (and all its derivatives) is capitalized, Reverse Holofoil is not hyphenated, and outside of the opening line, you remove every instance of the word Holographic. Additionally, Base Set didn't use Cosmos Holofoil, and the Machamp you have pictures uses Starlight Holofoil. As a base it's pretty good, but I think it will need a lot of clean up before it's ready for the mainspace. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:53, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
::Thanks for your comments, I wasn't entirely sure what the conventions were (holo/holographic/Holofoil, capitalization, hyphens etc.), and a fresh pair of eyes always helps pick up stuff like that. At least I've got something to work on over the weekend. [[User:SpaceNarwhal|SpaceNarwhal]] ([[User talk:SpaceNarwhal|talk]]) 23:42, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
:::I've done a few updates to the article in my userspace, please let me know if there's anything obvious or wrong that I've overlooked. I'll take a look at scanning a few of my Reverse Holo cards for the second part of the article over the next week or so, but I've not managed to get very many good quality scans in the past, so no promises... [[User:SpaceNarwhal|SpaceNarwhal]] ([[User talk:SpaceNarwhal|talk]]) 20:59, 3 March 2016 (UTC)

== Hydrocrush is back. ==

{{u|Hydrocrush}}'s latest [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Fates_Collide_(TCG)&diff=2404908&oldid=2404733 edit]; Use of foul language. - '''[[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang]][[User talk:Ruixiang95|95]]''' 09:17, 26 February 2016 (UTC)

== 20th anniversary cards ==

Hey! :) I don't know if I'm allowed to ask such things here, but I am really in a rush. You probably already know that tomorrow (feb 27th) will be the 20th anniversary of Pokémon and that they will give out 2 cards in Toys R Us stores, right? Well, I'm a big collector but I live in Canada, where this offer is not valid, is there a possibility we could arrange something so that you get a pair for me and ship them to me? I would pay all fees. Thanks! [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 18:24, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
:It's also happening in Canadian Toys R Us, as far as I'm aware. It's on the Canadian Toys R US website too. Additionally, I think it may be hard for me to even get my copies, as I think some stores may be making it very strictly children. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:13, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
::Oh, you're right, I was looking on the US site! :o I feel so dumb but so happy! I'll get mines myself ! :D Thanks a lot Nate! [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 19:30, 26 February 2016 (UTC)

== Roaring Skies Victini ==

I think I might have uploaded a card image over the wrong one.

The image that was displayed for {{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Victini|13}} was not named like the other ones (PokemonEmeraldBreakNumber.jpg) but rather part of the M Rayquaza Deck, so you might want to look into that. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 19:38, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
:Not all English set cards originate from the same Japanese expansion. Many times, the English release pulls together many smaller releases in order to contain a single fuller set. Roaring Skies happens to have all of {{TCG|Emerald Break}}, the {{TCG|M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck}}, and various {{TCG|XY-P Promotional cards}}. It is for this reason that English sets have a higher number of cards, in ROS's case, 110 instead of 91. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:47, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
::What I mean is that I might have uploaded the wrong card image. I uploaded a Roaring Skies card over a M Rayquaza Deck Card. They don't have the same set symbol. Anyway, I don,t know if I'm clear enough. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 20:09, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
:::Yeah, they're the same card. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:14, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
::::I need you to make sure that your cards don't have the blue border that's happening on Victini and Shedinja. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:17, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::I removed the blue borders on the one who had it. Are they okay? [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 21:58, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::I suppose, but it's still noticeable. Make sure not to scan them that way in the future. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:29, 26 February 2016 (UTC)

== To-Do List for VC Releases ==

I will be getting both the Red and Blue Versions of Pokémon tomorrow and justed wanted to know if there is anything that I can do, take note of, etc. as I play through them. Thanks, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 23:59, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
:Quotes! :) [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 00:00, 27 February 2016 (UTC)
::The most important thing to worry about is playing through the games and ensuring that nothing has changed from the originals. If anything has changed, those modifications need to be documented onto the wiki on any related pages. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:08, 27 February 2016 (UTC)

== Toys R Us Pikachu ==

Do we need a scan of it? I got myself one. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 15:07, 27 February 2016 (UTC)
:No, it's an alternate holo. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:40, 27 February 2016 (UTC)
==Error==
[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Darkrai_(XY_Promo_22)&curid=191759&diff=2405569&oldid=2405394] is false? How? It says "Attack does X and heal Y. It's missing an heal due to the 3rd person singular, nah? [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 15:07, 27 February 2016 (UTC)
:The attack does whatever, and then (commanding the player) heal whatever. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 18:40, 27 February 2016 (UTC)
::Still doubting, but I'll believe you since Pokémon themselves chose that. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 19:32, 27 February 2016 (UTC)

== Cards Origin ==

Wouldn't it be better if we would separate each move's information? Like take for exemple what's written on {{TCG ID|EX Ruby & Sapphire|Aggron|1}}, instead of writing: <code>Retaliate is a move later introduced in the Generation V Pokémon games; however, the Japanese names are not the same, making this attack and the move in the games unrelated. Mega Punch is a move in the Pokémon games that Aggron can learn via Move Tutor in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.</code>

I think we should write it as follow:

<code>Retaliate is a move later introduced in the Generation V Pokémon games; however, the Japanese names are not the same, making this attack and the move in the games unrelated.</code>

<code>Mega Punch is a move in the Pokémon games that Aggron can learn via Move Tutor in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.</code>

<code>Information on move 3.</code>

<code>Information on entry origin.</code>

Etc. In the order in which the card is written. That would be, to my eyes, alot more readable and understandable.

Just an idea. Let me know what you think about it! :) [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 00:04, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
:I don't want this to happen. I've never been a fan of bulleted lists (which is what this is but without the bullets), and I push for longer sections of prose that form paragraphs instead. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:45, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
::It's alright! :P [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 00:54, 29 February 2016 (UTC)

== Japanese Trainer Cards ==

So I'm finally getting around to adding the cards from side expansions to the [[List of Japanese Trainer cards]], and I have a quick question. In the unnumbered promo cards, the cards No. 1 Trainer, No. 2 Trainer, and No. 3 Trainer (the tournament promos) show up somewhere around twelve times each. Should each iteration be added to the list, or just the first one? Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 02:59, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
:The rule should generally be the same as the one on {{TCG|Item card}}. If the initial print is (in this case unnumbered) then every unnumbered print should be listed. I commend you for trying that list, because the amount of promotional cards that needs to fit into the list is absurd, and the challenge here will be researching and maintaining chronological order. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 20:46, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
::Another issue is that some of these cards were awarded at tournaments that took place on different dates (e.g. the World Challenge Summer prints). Should they be treated as having been released on the first or the last day they were given out? ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 21:57, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
::The first day they were given out. That's the first day they were made available. Think of it as if they came into existence that day. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 22:02, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
:::Alright, thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 22:03, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
::::Should extra notes (like [glossy] and [non-glossy] on Computer Error) be added to the list? ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 22:20, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::I don't know if those should count. Leaving those out for now isn't entirely an issue, because there are something like, 20 glossy cards total ever. We can add them later if need be. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 22:23, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::Probably the last question. Some cards have a two-star rarity, which doesn't work with the Trainerlistbody (as it's made up of two Rare symbols). What should be done about these? ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 22:29, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::::I'll have to create a new images that reflects the double star rarity in order to make it work on the page. Just list it as {{rar|Rare}} for now. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:29, 1 March 2016 (UTC)
:::::::::So far, I've basically just been adding all of the trainers from [[Unnumbered Promotional Cards (TCG)|this list]], and I'm wondering if every promotional card should be added to the list, or if I should only add cards that were exclusively released promotionally (an example being Roseanne's Research, which was given out at Battle Road Summer 2007, but was also part of the [[Shining Darkness]] expansion). Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 19:46, 2 March 2016 (UTC)

== empty effects ==

Attacks with no effects are written as

<code>effect=</code>

Should we remove them instead? Since it would make the page lighter and anyway, it's not like an effect is gonna be added later anyway. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 22:31, 29 February 2016 (UTC)
:Those are left on the pages because of how frequently attacks are re-used for the TCG. Often, an attack that used to not have an effect gained one when used on a different Pokémon, so we leave it in to makes things easier on us later. New card pages from new expansions are supposed to be created by copy/pasting the most similar template pieces from other pages. They are left in for a reason. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:29, 1 March 2016 (UTC)
::Okay! :) [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 01:30, 1 March 2016 (UTC)

== The New Cards ==

With complete certainty, those cards that were revealed are definitely from Awakening Psychic King as previous decks centered around new expansion do not introduce new cards solely for them. Also how come cards like "Lass's Recommendation" and "Fairy drop" were linked but have no card numbers and were not changed. Just a need a little clarification on this. (Also check out this article to make sure it is ok, {{TCG|The Flying Hammer}}). Thanks, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 17:42, 6 March 2016 (UTC)
:I take it you now understand what's actually going on with those cards now. Also, Flying Hammer looks good. Now the goal is to get all of that done in one edit instead of six. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 12:32, 7 March 2016 (UTC)
== Mega Audino deck ==

Hey there. I created pages for the Zygarde-EX {{TCG|Zygarde-EX Perfect Battle Deck|deck}} and the Mega Audino-EX {{TCG|M Audino-EX Mega Battle Deck|deck}}. However, I was comparing japanese names and the M-Audino deck is actually called "Mega Battle Deck", not "Perfect Battle Deck". Still, I created the page and then moved it from "Perfect" to "Mega". The problem now is that it is still listed as "Perfect Battle Deck" in the TCG Releases table and as such, I created a useless redirect. So, I just wanted to ask if you could fix that (I don't know if the other admninistrators can also do that) and sorry for the inconvenience. [[User:Metalizard|Metalizard]] ([[User talk:Metalizard|talk]]) 02:36, 7 March 2016 (UTC)
:I believe that's fixed now. Thanks for catching those! ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 12:32, 7 March 2016 (UTC)

== Release Information ==

With the card updating are we supposed to delete a release information section if the card never was released outside of its original expansion. For example {{TCG ID|Great Encounters|Floatzel|37}}.
Also I want to make sure I have the "release terms" down.

*If a card is '''first released in Japan''' then you follow this format, ''This card was '''included''' in the English "TCG|XXXXX" expansion, '''first released''' in the Japanese "TCG|XXXXX" expansion. It was later reprinted...''

*If a card is '''first released in the English''' you follow this format, ''This card was '''first released''' in the English "TCG|XXXXX" expansion and was later '''included/released'''{{tt|*|Not sure which}} in the Japanese "TCG|XXXXX" expansion. It was later reprinted...''

*If a card is '''first released in Japan but is not in a main Japanese expansion''' you follow, ''This card was '''included''' in the English "TCG|XXXXX" expansion, '''originating from''' the Japanese "TCG|XXXXX" (Usually a half deck). It was later reprinted...''.

Thanks for the help, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 21:38, 9 March 2016 (UTC)
:Floatzel was released outside of its original expansion as a miscellaneous promotional card. That counts, so the additional information about the original expansion releases needs to be added too.
:The default is "This card was included in the English <whatever> (+ the word expansion/other appropriate classifier/nothing if the set has the classifier within the name like {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}), first released in the Japanese <whatever> (+ the word expansion/other appropriate classifier/nothing if the classifier is within the name like {{TCG|M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck}})." If the release was the same day, remove the word "first" from the second clause.
:For the very few examples of where the card was first in English, it needs many more details as this is the anomaly. It should be written like it is on {{TCG|Emerging Powers}} {{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Mandibuzz|69}} or {{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Lilligant|14}}. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 22:41, 9 March 2016 (UTC)

::So what about the third example I gave you? [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 23:26, 9 March 2016 (UTC)
:::I don't entirely know how you ended up at the third example, but it's covered within the default. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:31, 9 March 2016 (UTC)
::::Like the release information in [[Latios (Great Encounters 23)|this card]]. [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 23:39, 9 March 2016 (UTC)
:::::That's a reprint. Reprints within the release information simply use different text from the initial release so that the section doesn't get boring and repetitive within the same paragraph. Most end up worded like Latios is as to be different. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:46, 9 March 2016 (UTC)
::::::Thanks for all of the help! [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 23:48, 9 March 2016 (UTC)

== TCG French Links ==

I've started adding the french links to the cards that didn't had it.

Here is my progress list: [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:MannedTooth/TCG_French_Links_To-Do]

What do you think about that? [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 02:01, 15 March 2016 (UTC)
:It's something {{u|BulbaBot}} does automatically that no one actually has to do themselves. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 22:38, 15 March 2016 (UTC)
::I'm not going to tell you not to do it, but you should be updating the card templates every time you edit a card page otherwise. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:14, 16 March 2016 (UTC)
:::How can Bulbabot know when a page is created on the other side, and even if it did, how does it know the name? Since it's a different name. :o [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 00:17, 16 March 2016 (UTC)
::::Whenever one of the wikis post the language links, the Wikibots on the other sides notice and add the links on their sides. So, because the French pages are always created with the English links posted, those pages are added to {{u|BulbaBot}}'s queue of edits to do. Thus, since the links will be added eventually as they are on BulbaBot's queue, I would prefer if the edits you were doing weren't only adding language links. There needs to be something more substantial happening (aka, card update) ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:24, 16 March 2016 (UTC)
:::::Don't worry, now that I know it's automatic, I'll stop for sure, I didn't mean to be such a nuisance. For my defense, I made sure that I only added the inter wiki link, so that your page with the old template won't get affected. [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 01:05, 16 March 2016 (UTC)

== Question regarding origin sections ==

Are we now starting to include in the origin a move if it was previously released on a different card. If so then a list of all the TCG attacks during a given era could be feasible (although a lot of work). [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 22:44, 18 March 2016 (UTC)
:I'm planning to start one once I get the TCG Ability list going if Nate gives me the go-ahead. ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 23:44, 18 March 2016 (UTC)

== Lists (Again) ==

It's been almost a month, so I thought I might bring your attention back to the [[Pokémon Power (TCG)#List of Pokémon Powers|Ability List]], as well as continue the conversation down here. Sorry to bother you, I'd just like to get the list started soon. Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 00:58, 25 March 2016 (UTC)
:I like it! Just keep in mind that Pokémon Powers/Poké-Powers/Poké-Bodies are completely different than Abilities, and shouldn't be included on the same lists. They should be different pages. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:21, 3 April 2016 (UTC)
::If the list is good, then I'd just like to know what I should call the page with Powers/Bodies. I'm thinking List of Pokémon Powers, but I'd like to know if you want it to be something else first. ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 15:06, 4 April 2016 (UTC)
:::Also, while (TCG) is definitely needed on the title "List of Abilities," I don't know if you also want it on the end of "List of Pokémon Powers" (or whatever it should be called), because there aren't any other pages by that name. Just some clarification on this would be great. Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 16:58, 4 April 2016 (UTC)
::::Actually, I've been putting effort into removing every instance of "List of" articles in the TCG. I think the best place to put this would be straight on the {{TCG|Pokémon Power}} page, in a similar fashion as {{TCG|Item card}}. The Abilities could be on a new page {{TCG|Ability}}, that incorporates what is listed for TCG on [[Ability]]. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 15:21, 5 April 2016 (UTC)
:::::I've started the list on the {{TCG|Pokémon Power}} page, and made a template for the list body [[Template:Powerlistbody|here]]. I'd appreciate it if you could give the template a quick look to make sure it's alright before I continue with the list. Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 21:52, 5 April 2016 (UTC)
::::::I'm wondering if we could add some color to the backgrounds of each line to distinguish between powers, Poké-Powers, and Poké-Bodies. Like, another entry to the template (probably taking <nowiki>{{{2}}}</nowiki>, or whichever one is after the jname/jtrans) listing which type of power it is, and having those powers signify different colored backgrounds. Silver/none for Powers, the red Poké-Power color for Poké-Powers, and the green body color for body (and Ability red for when Ability is used on the other lists). That's my only idea for it. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:08, 6 April 2016 (UTC)
:::::::Hey, I've been working on the [[Pokémon Power (TCG)|power list]], and I've run into a small issue. [[Machamp (Expedition 16)]] is a reprint with two different names for its Power (Flatten and Terraforming), and the second one is used on two cards. The problem is that when I try to group these together, the box with Terraforming spans two columns, but the text remains at the top as opposed to being centered. I haven't been able to figure out why it's doing this and was wondering if you could maybe look into it. As for colours, I'm not sure how I'd incorporate them in some minor instances where a reprint has a different Power type (e.g. [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]]'s Energy Burn being both a Pokémon Power and a Poké-Body), simply because I've grouped powers together. If you'd like, I can change the layout to fix this, although I do think it looks nicer the way it is now. Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 14:09, 29 April 2016 (UTC)
::::::::In order to make the list more about the powers and less about the cards, I personally think we should be listing only the initial release for each card, instead of every reprint for every card. That information isn't entirely important for the purpose of this list (making a listing of every power that exists). Also, since the names of the Powers for the machamp cards are different in english, they are considered to be different cards, which means one would be listed wherever the Sample cards fit in chronologically, and the other would be listed where Expedition falls in chronologically. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 11:38, 4 May 2016 (UTC)
:::::::::Alright, sounds good to me. That'll actually make the list quite a bit easier to get through, so thanks for that ^_^ ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 12:20, 4 May 2016 (UTC)
::::::::::Got rid of reprints and added colours. If you want to, you can change the colours to whatever you want (they may be a bit dark at the moment). ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 13:51, 4 May 2016 (UTC)

== Narrative Cards ==

Hey! :) I've talked about this to both Abcboy and Glik, but since you're the head of TCG and I saw you were connected not so long ago, I wanted to get your personal opinion on [[User:MannedTooth/List_of_narrative_cards|this]]. I know it's not big yet, but I've added everything that shows up when searching for "narrative". Others might (surely will) be added in the future as new sets are released. Anyway, take a look at it, and tell me if it is something that has the potential to be mainspaced! Thank you! :) [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 19:00, 3 April 2016 (UTC)
:Yeah, Glik already got in touch about your message, and honestly, I don't find it needing anything more than just trivia points on certain pages. ''If'' added anywhere else, the only other place I would think it could be added are individual illustrator pages. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 19:42, 3 April 2016 (UTC)

== Premium Champion Pack cards. ==

Quick question: I'm starting to add the release information about the reprints in the {{TCG|Premium Champion Pack}} to the cards' individual pages (I only updated {{TCG|Double Colorless Energy}} so far). Does it need to be mentioned that the reprint is a Mirror Holofoil? [[User:Metalizard|Metalizard]] ([[User talk:Metalizard|talk]]) 19:58, 13 April 2016 (UTC)
:it doesn't have to. Just make sure that it either does every time or doesn't any time ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 21:57, 14 April 2016 (UTC)

== Brazilian Portuguese TCG Merchandise ==

Hello! Could you please add the Brazilian Portuguese TCG Merchandise to {{Template|TCGMerchNav}}? The expansions released in Brazil are Diamond & Pearl Secret Wonders, HeartGold & SoulSilver, HS Unleashed, and all expansions from the Black & White, XY, and XY BREAK Series. --[[User:Mine4017|Mine4017]] ([[User talk:Mine4017|talk]]) 18:24, 16 April 2016 (UTC)
:No. That's what the Portuguese section is already there for. The card game is only released in Brazilian Portuguese, so there is no reason to have to distinguish between the two. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:48, 17 April 2016 (UTC)
::Oh, ok! I didn't know the TCG wasn't released in Portugal. I'll be adding informaton to those pages soon. --[[User:Mine4017|Mine4017]] ([[User talk:Mine4017|talk]]) 01:06, 17 April 2016 (UTC)
:::Is [[Diamond & Pearl Portuguese TCG Series merchandise|this page]] ok? I don't have the rights to upload images, that's why there are broken links. If you could upload them, I'd be very grateful. All the images can be found on [http://www.copag.com.br/pokemon/novidades/page/94/ the news website of Copag], specifically on [http://www.copag.com.br/pokemon/colecao-pokemon-tcg-diamente-e-perola/ this page]. --[[User:Mine4017|Mine4017]] ([[User talk:Mine4017|talk]]) 02:29, 17 April 2016 (UTC)
::::Just thought I would input some information here from some research I have done into various TCG releases. The TCG was released in Portuguese in Portugal (by Devir, who distributed the TCG in Spain, Brazil, and Portugal). However, I haven't found any evidence currently that suggests the releases in Brazil and Portugal are different in terms of language, however I have found some sets that I can only find information of being released in Portugal and not in Brazil. '''[[User:Lady Ariel|Lady]] [[User talk:Lady Ariel|Ariel]]''' 02:56, 17 April 2016 (UTC)
:::::Devir is linked from the Portugal Pokémon mini-site, but not the Brazilian one. It mentions the English name of BREAKthrough and Primal Clash while also mentions the Brazilian names of Plasma Blast and Plasma Freeze. The BREAKpoint expansion was released on February 3 in Portugal [http://www.devir.pt/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pkxy9.pdf according to Devir] and TURBO Revolução was released in Brazil on January 22 [http://www.copag.com.br/pokemon/colecao-xy8/ by Copag]. They may have worked together before during the Black & White Series, but I'm pretty sure they release the expansions separately now. I don't know where you got the information that Devir distributes TCG in Brazil as well, since Copag released all expansions here since Heartgold & Soulsilver. --[[User:Mine4017|Mine4017]] ([[User talk:Mine4017|talk]]) 03:22, 17 April 2016 (UTC)
::::::I believe you are currently thinking about more present releases, but I was talking about much older releases (think the EX Series and early Diamond & Pearl Series). The information came from Devir websites, as can be seen on archived versions of the [http://web.archive.org/web/20090505201836/http://www.devir.com.br/pokemon/pok_colecoes.php Brazil site] and [http://web.archive.org/web/20080625025539/http://www.devir.pt/pokemon/ Portugal site]. As you can see in these links Brazil stopped distributing Portuguese TCG after a few EX sets, but Portugal continued to release Portuguese TCG into the Diamond & Pearl Series and they even released a EX set that Brazil didn't. '''[[User:Lady Ariel|Lady]] [[User talk:Lady Ariel|Ariel]]''' 14:25, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

== Weird Card ==

So I was looking through my collection and found a weird copy of [[Torkoal (Platinum 100)]]. The card seems more or less normal, although upon inspection I discovered that the Pokédex data lists the number, category, and height of Ralts (although, curiously, the weight is correct). Since Ralts does appear in the same set ([[Ralts (Platinum 89)|number 89]] specifically), I'm wondering if this is a misprint, an error card, or even possibly fake. Here's a picture of the card:

http://i.imgur.com/lmexMYM.jpg

Thanks! ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 00:06, 20 April 2016 (UTC)
:Also the é in Pokémon is displayed weirdly, which I'd imagine isn't normal (leading me to believe it may be fake). ''[[User:RetroKitty|'''Retro''']][[User talk:RetroKitty|'''Kitty''']]'' 00:08, 20 April 2016 (UTC)
:::Yep. That there is fake. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 13:27, 20 April 2016 (UTC)

== Packs "algorithm" ==

Let's say I've done research on how Roaring Skies packs are made, like, what are the possible combinations of cards that you can pull, where and how would be the best way to publish that? [[User:MannedTooth| MannedTooth ]] ([[User_Talk:MannedTooth|Talk]]) 01:27, 23 April 2016 (UTC)
:Adding information on the print run has been suggested before, and to be honest, we haven't ever been a fan of it on BP. It's highly speculative, and impossible to do for each set. It's such a trivial piece of information that really doesn't have any other sort of encyclopedic purpose or gain. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:39, 24 April 2016 (UTC)

== Would like to donate these pics ==

Hi, I recently bought this really rare ancient mew play mat that I have been on the hunt for ever since I bought my ancient mew card back in 2011. It was hard since I could never find proof that it existed or what it even looked like. I thought it would be a great addition to the ancient mew page but scanning the whole thing didn't work too well. Also I am not sure how to upload these pics on here.([[User:Velveteen|Velveteen]] ([[User talk:Velveteen|talk]]) 18:47, 16 June 2016 (UTC))2:47 pm

== Pokémon Channel Gamecube skin ==

I was looking into some stuff on the page of the [[Gamecube]] and I Stumbled across the section that had the Special Pokémon Editions. However, in this section the was a picture of a Pokémon Channel Gamecube skin[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Pok%C3%A9mon_Channel_Nintendo_GameCube.jpg] uploaded by You. I asked on the discussion page of the [[Gamecube]] if anyone knew anything about this but nobody knew anything about it. I also tried to find it on the internet but without success. Since you're the person who uploaded the image then maybe you know something about it. If this happens to be a fan-made Gamecube skin then maybe it should be taken into consideration to remove it from the [[Gamecube]] page. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 14:59, 6 July 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Nintendo GameCube

2016-07-06T14:16:37Z

Gerrie333: /* Pokémon Channel Gamecube skin */

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't Game Cube officially called Nintendo Game Cube with a space? Is it too much to ask for people to call things the correct way? I'm not being snitty or anything. I'm just sick and tired of people making articles and misnaming them when stuff like the Game cube is in other articles saying "Nintendo Game Cube" already linked. Wouldn't be behoove people to LOOK before they make an article to see if there's already a LINK?[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:13, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Well the box says GAMECUBE and all of the Nintendo websites call it GameCube. I don't think it has a space at all. And things like this is what redirection pages are for. It's no ''big'' deal. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:15, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I know but you didn't even call it GameCube when you made the article. And yeah you can do redirect. I just makes things more professional and that's sort of what we're trying to do here. Not trying to be mean but in the future could you look for other ways o say the name of the article before you make one? Just trying to help [[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:20, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I was not aware of the Gamecube <> GameCube when I wrote it, but I most certainly knew it wasn't a Game Cube. I'll make the nessessary changes now. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:23, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Cool. It's no biggie. There are just other ways to name it. Glad there's no major problem. Oh and do you think it'd be a good idea to ad some E-reader stuff on this page? Or would that be better served alsewhere? [[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:27, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

What exactly does the E-Reader have to do with the GameCube? I'm not sure, you can add items to things like Animal Crossing I think but nothing else comes to mind, the E-Reader is more used on the Game Boy as far as I know. Maybe the E-Reader should be a different article, and put "Ability to use the [[E-Reader]] for specific games." on the GameCube page. Unless the use of the E-Reader goes further than that... - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:33, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

It should probably have its own article and not be on this page. E-Reader put stuff into the GBA so it should be on the GBA page then.I'm talking about the berries, the tickets and the battles[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:45, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I remember GameFaqs tried to call Nintendo systems by their "correct" names. Instead of listing things as GameCube or GameBoy, the listed them as "Nintendo GameCube" or "Nintendo Gameboy". They eventually changed it to the unprofessional names because they got complaints that it was needlessly making things too complicated. People would be looking in the "G" section for GameCube stuff and were getting frustrated and confused when they couldn't find it.

Just something to note.

- Zeta

An encyclopedia needs to be correct. We're trying to be correct. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 08:22, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

There isn't always a right and a wrong. Especially when it comes to language. It's mutable I mean, look at English. "Ma'am" used to be "Madam" which used to be "My Dam". Can you say that "Ma'am" is "incorrect" and "my dam" is the correct version? Even when you're dealing with enyclopedic knowledge, sometimes you have to adjust to public ideas on what to call something. Can you honestly say that just calling it "GameCube" can be defined as "Wrong" - anymore than calling the main character "Ash" instead of constantly calling him "Ash Ketchum" is incorrect? Should all of the pages on Ash's Pokemon be changed to read "Ash Ketchum's Snorunt", for instance?

Which is why we have redirects. '''~ek'''

:Why was this left as ''GameCube''? Nintendo Press' Style Guide dictates how these system names should be written by game reviewers and the like. Apparently it's ''Nintendo GameCube'' according to that. Read [http://mtvgames.typepad.com/mtv_video_games_blog/2006/09/wii_the_style_g.html this article]; it shows the correct spelling for the most recent Nintendo systems. Wikipedia, albeit being a community-driven encyclopedia, often has these correct spellings in its articles; pay attention to it often (go [[wp:Nintendo GameCube|here ("Nintendo GameCube")]] and compare with [[wp:GameCube|here]]). You don't even have to use those unofficial sources if you don't want to; this is as simple as going to [http://www.nintendo.com/systemsgcn Nintendo's official site] and look at the spelling. --[[User:Johans|Johans Nidorino]] 19:03, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
::Yeah, it probably should be Nintendo GameCube. I'll move it. --'''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 19:36, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

== Gameboy Player? ==

Should attachments like the Gameboy player be included? It's worth noting Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire has a Rumble function, that required a Gameboy Player and a Standard Controller (DOL-003). To put bluntly, it acts Like a GBA most of the time, but to a few games it had extra functions. Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gameboy_Player [[User:Big Nutter|Big Nutter]] 14:25, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

== XD Special? ==

Should it be mentioned? [[User:Cal05000|cal05000]] 13:56, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
:Wasn't it a mere skin? I own it and it's just a licensed product made by Gamer Graffix. If that's what you're talking about, I wouldn't include it. --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 06:09, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

== Pokémon Channel Gamecube skin ==
In the "Special Pokémon editions" section on the [[Gamecube]]'s page there's a picture of a Pokémon Channel Gamecube. However I can't find any information about it(not even on google/ebay/collection websites). Can someone tell me more about this special [[Gamecube]] because not even the text in that section talks about it. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 18:18, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
:''"a set of Pokémon XD-themed decals were available as a [[pre-order bonus]] for Pokémon XD."'' [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 20:48, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
::A Pokémon Channel gamecube isn't something Pokémon XD-themed. And why can't I find anything about it? I have looked at multiple lists with all the limited edition and pre-order gamecube skins and this one wasn't mentioned anywhere. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 21:45, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
:::Sorry about that. I misread your question. I don't know. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 02:10, 5 July 2016 (UTC)
::::[[User:Maverick Nate]] uploaded [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Pok%C3%A9mon_Channel_Nintendo_GameCube.jpg the image], so they must have believed it was official at one point. Perhaps it is just a special Gamecube for just one person? --[[User:Super goku|Super goku]] ([[User talk:Super goku|talk]]) 02:48, 5 July 2016 (UTC)
:::::Then I'll ask him more about it. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 14:16, 6 July 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Nintendo GameCube

2016-07-01T21:45:32Z

Gerrie333: /* Pokémon Channel Gamecube skin */

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't Game Cube officially called Nintendo Game Cube with a space? Is it too much to ask for people to call things the correct way? I'm not being snitty or anything. I'm just sick and tired of people making articles and misnaming them when stuff like the Game cube is in other articles saying "Nintendo Game Cube" already linked. Wouldn't be behoove people to LOOK before they make an article to see if there's already a LINK?[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:13, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Well the box says GAMECUBE and all of the Nintendo websites call it GameCube. I don't think it has a space at all. And things like this is what redirection pages are for. It's no ''big'' deal. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:15, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I know but you didn't even call it GameCube when you made the article. And yeah you can do redirect. I just makes things more professional and that's sort of what we're trying to do here. Not trying to be mean but in the future could you look for other ways o say the name of the article before you make one? Just trying to help [[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:20, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I was not aware of the Gamecube <> GameCube when I wrote it, but I most certainly knew it wasn't a Game Cube. I'll make the nessessary changes now. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:23, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Cool. It's no biggie. There are just other ways to name it. Glad there's no major problem. Oh and do you think it'd be a good idea to ad some E-reader stuff on this page? Or would that be better served alsewhere? [[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:27, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

What exactly does the E-Reader have to do with the GameCube? I'm not sure, you can add items to things like Animal Crossing I think but nothing else comes to mind, the E-Reader is more used on the Game Boy as far as I know. Maybe the E-Reader should be a different article, and put "Ability to use the [[E-Reader]] for specific games." on the GameCube page. Unless the use of the E-Reader goes further than that... - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:33, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

It should probably have its own article and not be on this page. E-Reader put stuff into the GBA so it should be on the GBA page then.I'm talking about the berries, the tickets and the battles[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:45, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I remember GameFaqs tried to call Nintendo systems by their "correct" names. Instead of listing things as GameCube or GameBoy, the listed them as "Nintendo GameCube" or "Nintendo Gameboy". They eventually changed it to the unprofessional names because they got complaints that it was needlessly making things too complicated. People would be looking in the "G" section for GameCube stuff and were getting frustrated and confused when they couldn't find it.

Just something to note.

- Zeta

An encyclopedia needs to be correct. We're trying to be correct. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 08:22, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

There isn't always a right and a wrong. Especially when it comes to language. It's mutable I mean, look at English. "Ma'am" used to be "Madam" which used to be "My Dam". Can you say that "Ma'am" is "incorrect" and "my dam" is the correct version? Even when you're dealing with enyclopedic knowledge, sometimes you have to adjust to public ideas on what to call something. Can you honestly say that just calling it "GameCube" can be defined as "Wrong" - anymore than calling the main character "Ash" instead of constantly calling him "Ash Ketchum" is incorrect? Should all of the pages on Ash's Pokemon be changed to read "Ash Ketchum's Snorunt", for instance?

Which is why we have redirects. '''~ek'''

:Why was this left as ''GameCube''? Nintendo Press' Style Guide dictates how these system names should be written by game reviewers and the like. Apparently it's ''Nintendo GameCube'' according to that. Read [http://mtvgames.typepad.com/mtv_video_games_blog/2006/09/wii_the_style_g.html this article]; it shows the correct spelling for the most recent Nintendo systems. Wikipedia, albeit being a community-driven encyclopedia, often has these correct spellings in its articles; pay attention to it often (go [[wp:Nintendo GameCube|here ("Nintendo GameCube")]] and compare with [[wp:GameCube|here]]). You don't even have to use those unofficial sources if you don't want to; this is as simple as going to [http://www.nintendo.com/systemsgcn Nintendo's official site] and look at the spelling. --[[User:Johans|Johans Nidorino]] 19:03, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
::Yeah, it probably should be Nintendo GameCube. I'll move it. --'''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 19:36, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

== Gameboy Player? ==

Should attachments like the Gameboy player be included? It's worth noting Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire has a Rumble function, that required a Gameboy Player and a Standard Controller (DOL-003). To put bluntly, it acts Like a GBA most of the time, but to a few games it had extra functions. Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gameboy_Player [[User:Big Nutter|Big Nutter]] 14:25, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

== XD Special? ==

Should it be mentioned? [[User:Cal05000|cal05000]] 13:56, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
:Wasn't it a mere skin? I own it and it's just a licensed product made by Gamer Graffix. If that's what you're talking about, I wouldn't include it. --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 06:09, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

== Pokémon Channel Gamecube skin ==
In the "Special Pokémon editions" section on the [[Gamecube]]'s page there's a picture of a Pokémon Channel Gamecube. However I can't find any information about it(not even on google/ebay/collection websites). Can someone tell me more about this special [[Gamecube]] because not even the text in that section talks about it. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 18:18, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
:''"a set of Pokémon XD-themed decals were available as a [[pre-order bonus]] for Pokémon XD."'' [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 20:48, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
A Pokémon Channel gamecube isn't something Pokémon XD-themed. And why can't I find anything about it? I have looked at multiple lists with all the limited edition and pre-order gamecube skins and this one wasn't mentioned anywhere. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 21:45, 1 July 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Nintendo GameCube

2016-07-01T18:22:37Z

Gerrie333: /* Pokémon Channel Gamecube skin */

== Pokémon Channel Gamecube skin ==
In the "Special Pokémon editions" section on the [[Gamecube]]'s page there's a picture of a Pokémon Channel Gamecube. However I can't find any information about it(not even on google/ebay/collection websites). Can someone tell me more about this special [[Gamecube]] because not even the text in that section talks about it. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 18:18, 1 July 2016 (UTC)

== ==

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't Game Cube officially called Nintendo Game Cube with a space? Is it too much to ask for people to call things the correct way? I'm not being snitty or anything. I'm just sick and tired of people making articles and misnaming them when stuff like the Game cube is in other articles saying "Nintendo Game Cube" already linked. Wouldn't be behoove people to LOOK before they make an article to see if there's already a LINK?[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:13, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Well the box says GAMECUBE and all of the Nintendo websites call it GameCube. I don't think it has a space at all. And things like this is what redirection pages are for. It's no ''big'' deal. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:15, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I know but you didn't even call it GameCube when you made the article. And yeah you can do redirect. I just makes things more professional and that's sort of what we're trying to do here. Not trying to be mean but in the future could you look for other ways o say the name of the article before you make one? Just trying to help [[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:20, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I was not aware of the Gamecube <> GameCube when I wrote it, but I most certainly knew it wasn't a Game Cube. I'll make the nessessary changes now. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:23, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Cool. It's no biggie. There are just other ways to name it. Glad there's no major problem. Oh and do you think it'd be a good idea to ad some E-reader stuff on this page? Or would that be better served alsewhere? [[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:27, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

What exactly does the E-Reader have to do with the GameCube? I'm not sure, you can add items to things like Animal Crossing I think but nothing else comes to mind, the E-Reader is more used on the Game Boy as far as I know. Maybe the E-Reader should be a different article, and put "Ability to use the [[E-Reader]] for specific games." on the GameCube page. Unless the use of the E-Reader goes further than that... - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:33, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

It should probably have its own article and not be on this page. E-Reader put stuff into the GBA so it should be on the GBA page then.I'm talking about the berries, the tickets and the battles[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:45, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I remember GameFaqs tried to call Nintendo systems by their "correct" names. Instead of listing things as GameCube or GameBoy, the listed them as "Nintendo GameCube" or "Nintendo Gameboy". They eventually changed it to the unprofessional names because they got complaints that it was needlessly making things too complicated. People would be looking in the "G" section for GameCube stuff and were getting frustrated and confused when they couldn't find it.

Just something to note.

- Zeta

An encyclopedia needs to be correct. We're trying to be correct. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 08:22, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

There isn't always a right and a wrong. Especially when it comes to language. It's mutable I mean, look at English. "Ma'am" used to be "Madam" which used to be "My Dam". Can you say that "Ma'am" is "incorrect" and "my dam" is the correct version? Even when you're dealing with enyclopedic knowledge, sometimes you have to adjust to public ideas on what to call something. Can you honestly say that just calling it "GameCube" can be defined as "Wrong" - anymore than calling the main character "Ash" instead of constantly calling him "Ash Ketchum" is incorrect? Should all of the pages on Ash's Pokemon be changed to read "Ash Ketchum's Snorunt", for instance?

Which is why we have redirects. '''~ek'''

:Why was this left as ''GameCube''? Nintendo Press' Style Guide dictates how these system names should be written by game reviewers and the like. Apparently it's ''Nintendo GameCube'' according to that. Read [http://mtvgames.typepad.com/mtv_video_games_blog/2006/09/wii_the_style_g.html this article]; it shows the correct spelling for the most recent Nintendo systems. Wikipedia, albeit being a community-driven encyclopedia, often has these correct spellings in its articles; pay attention to it often (go [[wp:Nintendo GameCube|here ("Nintendo GameCube")]] and compare with [[wp:GameCube|here]]). You don't even have to use those unofficial sources if you don't want to; this is as simple as going to [http://www.nintendo.com/systemsgcn Nintendo's official site] and look at the spelling. --[[User:Johans|Johans Nidorino]] 19:03, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
::Yeah, it probably should be Nintendo GameCube. I'll move it. --'''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 19:36, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

== Gameboy Player? ==

Should attachments like the Gameboy player be included? It's worth noting Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire has a Rumble function, that required a Gameboy Player and a Standard Controller (DOL-003). To put bluntly, it acts Like a GBA most of the time, but to a few games it had extra functions. Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gameboy_Player [[User:Big Nutter|Big Nutter]] 14:25, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

== XD Special? ==

Should it be mentioned? [[User:Cal05000|cal05000]] 13:56, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
:Wasn't it a mere skin? I own it and it's just a licensed product made by Gamer Graffix. If that's what you're talking about, I wouldn't include it. --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 06:09, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Talk:Nintendo GameCube

2016-07-01T18:18:54Z

Gerrie333:

== Pokémon Channel Gamecube skin ==
In the "Special Pokémon editions" section on the gamecube's page there's a picture of a pokémon channel gamecube. However i can't find any information about it(not even on google/ebay/collection websites). Can someone tell me more about this special gamecube because not even the text in that section talks about it. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 18:18, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
== ==

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't Game Cube officially called Nintendo Game Cube with a space? Is it too much to ask for people to call things the correct way? I'm not being snitty or anything. I'm just sick and tired of people making articles and misnaming them when stuff like the Game cube is in other articles saying "Nintendo Game Cube" already linked. Wouldn't be behoove people to LOOK before they make an article to see if there's already a LINK?[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:13, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Well the box says GAMECUBE and all of the Nintendo websites call it GameCube. I don't think it has a space at all. And things like this is what redirection pages are for. It's no ''big'' deal. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:15, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I know but you didn't even call it GameCube when you made the article. And yeah you can do redirect. I just makes things more professional and that's sort of what we're trying to do here. Not trying to be mean but in the future could you look for other ways o say the name of the article before you make one? Just trying to help [[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:20, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I was not aware of the Gamecube <> GameCube when I wrote it, but I most certainly knew it wasn't a Game Cube. I'll make the nessessary changes now. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:23, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Cool. It's no biggie. There are just other ways to name it. Glad there's no major problem. Oh and do you think it'd be a good idea to ad some E-reader stuff on this page? Or would that be better served alsewhere? [[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:27, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

What exactly does the E-Reader have to do with the GameCube? I'm not sure, you can add items to things like Animal Crossing I think but nothing else comes to mind, the E-Reader is more used on the Game Boy as far as I know. Maybe the E-Reader should be a different article, and put "Ability to use the [[E-Reader]] for specific games." on the GameCube page. Unless the use of the E-Reader goes further than that... - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 05:33, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

It should probably have its own article and not be on this page. E-Reader put stuff into the GBA so it should be on the GBA page then.I'm talking about the berries, the tickets and the battles[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:45, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I remember GameFaqs tried to call Nintendo systems by their "correct" names. Instead of listing things as GameCube or GameBoy, the listed them as "Nintendo GameCube" or "Nintendo Gameboy". They eventually changed it to the unprofessional names because they got complaints that it was needlessly making things too complicated. People would be looking in the "G" section for GameCube stuff and were getting frustrated and confused when they couldn't find it.

Just something to note.

- Zeta

An encyclopedia needs to be correct. We're trying to be correct. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 08:22, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

There isn't always a right and a wrong. Especially when it comes to language. It's mutable I mean, look at English. "Ma'am" used to be "Madam" which used to be "My Dam". Can you say that "Ma'am" is "incorrect" and "my dam" is the correct version? Even when you're dealing with enyclopedic knowledge, sometimes you have to adjust to public ideas on what to call something. Can you honestly say that just calling it "GameCube" can be defined as "Wrong" - anymore than calling the main character "Ash" instead of constantly calling him "Ash Ketchum" is incorrect? Should all of the pages on Ash's Pokemon be changed to read "Ash Ketchum's Snorunt", for instance?

Which is why we have redirects. '''~ek'''

:Why was this left as ''GameCube''? Nintendo Press' Style Guide dictates how these system names should be written by game reviewers and the like. Apparently it's ''Nintendo GameCube'' according to that. Read [http://mtvgames.typepad.com/mtv_video_games_blog/2006/09/wii_the_style_g.html this article]; it shows the correct spelling for the most recent Nintendo systems. Wikipedia, albeit being a community-driven encyclopedia, often has these correct spellings in its articles; pay attention to it often (go [[wp:Nintendo GameCube|here ("Nintendo GameCube")]] and compare with [[wp:GameCube|here]]). You don't even have to use those unofficial sources if you don't want to; this is as simple as going to [http://www.nintendo.com/systemsgcn Nintendo's official site] and look at the spelling. --[[User:Johans|Johans Nidorino]] 19:03, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
::Yeah, it probably should be Nintendo GameCube. I'll move it. --'''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 19:36, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

== Gameboy Player? ==

Should attachments like the Gameboy player be included? It's worth noting Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire has a Rumble function, that required a Gameboy Player and a Standard Controller (DOL-003). To put bluntly, it acts Like a GBA most of the time, but to a few games it had extra functions. Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gameboy_Player [[User:Big Nutter|Big Nutter]] 14:25, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

== XD Special? ==

Should it be mentioned? [[User:Cal05000|cal05000]] 13:56, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
:Wasn't it a mere skin? I own it and it's just a licensed product made by Gamer Graffix. If that's what you're talking about, I wouldn't include it. --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 06:09, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Vs. Seeker

2016-06-23T20:53:39Z

Gerrie333: /* Flavor text */ there was a small visual bug regarding the obtainability * of HGSS

[[Image:VS_Seeker.png|thumb|100px|right|[[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] art of the Vs. Seeker]]

The '''Vs. Seeker''' (Japanese: '''バトルサーチャー''' ''Battle Searcher'', named without a period in [[Generation III]] as '''VS Seeker''') is a [[Key Item]] that appears in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl,|s}} and {{v2|Platinum}}. It is used to battle Trainers that the player has battled previously.

==Locations and uses of the Vs. Seeker==
[[File:Vs Seeker obtain.png|thumb|250px|Explaining the use of the Vs. Seeker]]
===All games===
When used, the Vs. Seeker sends out a signal that allows [[Pokémon Trainer]]s to find other Trainers who want a rematch. This signal affects all Trainers that are within the player's view. Once used, the device cannot be used again until it is charged. The player does this by walking a total of 100 steps. The effect on the Trainers wears off either when they have been battled, when the player leaves the [[route]], or when the player walks 100 steps within the route. If the player attempts to use the Vs. Seeker when it is not fully charged, the player will be told how many steps remain for it to function. It should be noted that after using the Vs. Seeker, some Trainers may have higher-leveled Pokémon than the last battle, and their Pokémon may even have evolved. This usually happens when certain events relative to the opponent trainer's location have happened, such as the player beating the region's [[Gym Leader]], but can also happen if events in far-away locations have been triggered, such as beating the [[Elite Four]]. The Vs. Seeker is also unable to be used in buildings or caves, even where previously battled Trainers are present.

===Generation III===
[[File:Vs Seeker demonstration FRLG.png|frame|left|{{ga|Red}} uses the Vs. Seeker on {{rt|25|Kanto}}. Three Trainers wish to have a rematch, while two others decline.]]
The Vs. Seeker can be obtained from a girl in the [[Vermilion City]] Pokémon Center, claiming that she is giving them out to everyone for free. The indication of a rematch is initially a speech bubble above the Trainers' heads with a black double exclamation mark ('''!!'''). After that, the Trainers jump up and down or raise their hands to remind the player post-battle of who wanted a re-match. Trainers that have not been battled previously by the player display a single red exclamation mark ('''!'''), and do not jump up and down. Trainers that do not wish to battle do not do anything and display a blue bubble containing a white '''X'''.

===Generation IV===
The Vs. Seeker is received from {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} on [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]] after the first trip down [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. In {{v2|Platinum}}, instead he/she meets the player at the entrance to [[Mt. Coronet]]. The indication of a rematch in Generation IV is similar to that of Generation III. The initial reaction is a speech bubble containing a double red exclamation mark ('''!!'''), and the Trainers rotate in place afterwards. If a Trainer does not want to battle, they will do nothing.
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===Flavor text===
{{movedesc|key items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A device that indicates <sc>Trainers</sc> who want to battle. The battery charges while traveling.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}{{tt|*|Unobtainable}}|A rechargeable unit that flags battle-ready <sc>Trainers</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}} {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}{{tt|*|Unobtainable}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}{{tt|*|Unobtainable}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}{{tt|*|Unobtainable}}|A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. Its battery charges while you walk.}}
|}
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==In the manga==
[[File:VS Seeker Adventures.png|thumb|100px|The Vs. Seeker in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
According to the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, the Vs. Seeker was designed by {{adv|Bill}}. It works by sensing the fighting spirit of willing Trainers and then pointing towards them with a beam of light. Its purpose was served when all three Vs. Seekers handed out to {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} shone their lights towards [[Trainer Tower]], allowing them to proceed towards their last battle against [[Team Rocket]].
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==In the TCG==
{{main|VS Seeker (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 100)}}
[[File:VSSeekerSupremeVictors140.jpg|200px|Right|thumb|Supreme Victors print of VS Seeker]]
'''VS Seeker''' was introduced as {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English EX Series (the Japanese ADV Era). First released in the Japanese {{TCG|Flight of Legends}} expansion, it later debuted in English in the {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration by [[K. Utsunomiya]]. This card was [[reprinted card|reprinted]] in the Japanese {{TCG|Beat of the Frontier}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} expansion, with a new illustration by [[Wataru Kawahara]]. VS Seeker allows the player to take a {{TCG|Supporter card}} from their discard pile and add it to their hand after showing it to their opponent.

==Trivia==
* {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Leaf}}, in their Generation III designs, wear them on their [[bag]] straps.
** In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} has a Vs. Seeker, as his design is based on Red.
** Red's Vs. Seeker still appears on his Generation IV and [[Generation V]] sprite.
* The [[PokéNav]] and the Vs. Seeker resemble each other somewhat in appearance, and both serve the purpose of allowing players to rechallenge Trainers they previously battled.
* Using the Vs. Seeker does not temporarily lower the volume of any current background music, such as [[Cynthia]]'s theme, when playing the [[Piano]] in the [[Villa]] of {{game|Platinum}}.
* In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl,]] and Platinum, if the player uses the Vs. Seeker on a certain area of the cycling road part of {{rt|206|Sinnoh}}, it is possible to catch the attention of a {{tc|Hiker}} below the road. However, it is impossible to fight him without using the Vs. Seeker again, as there is a [[gate]] on the way.
* While not used, the Vs. Seeker bag sprite appears in the coding for Generation V games, along with all other items seen only in Generation III and IV.

==In other languages==
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|de=Kampffahnder
|it=Cercasfide
|ko=배틀서처 ''Battle Searcher''
|ru=VS Искатель
|es=Buscapelea
|sv=VS.-inspelaren
}}
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Critical hit

2016-06-16T20:19:43Z

Gerrie333: /* Generation II */

{{search|random event|the video podcast|It's Super Effective (podcast)#Related podcasts|It's Super Effective (podcast) → Related podcasts}}
A '''critical hit''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|急所|きゅうしょ}}''' ''{{wp|pressure point}}'') is a random event that multiplies the [[damage]] of a damage-dealing [[move]]. When one occurs, the game will display the message "A critical hit!" (Japanese: {{tt|急所に　当たった！|きゅうしょに　あたった！}} ''Hit a pressure point!'') after the damage is dealt.

==Generation I==
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When a move lands a critical hit, the user's level will be doubled during damage calculation, which approximately (but not quite) doubles the damage dealt. A rough formula for the damage multiplier is <code>(2L+5)/(L+5)</code> where L is the user's level; as a result, lower-leveled Pokémon have a smaller critical hit boost than higher-leveled Pokémon. For example, a level 5 Pokémon will inflict about 1.5× damage on a critical hit, while a level 20 Pokémon will inflict 1.8× and a level 95 Pokémon will inflict 1.95×.

Critical hits ignore the halved Attack from {{status|burn}} and all stat modifiers. This includes beneficial stat modifiers as well, making it possible for a critical hit to sometimes deal less damage than a non-critical hit, if the user has at least doubled their Attack/Sp. Attack or the target has at least halved their Defense/Sp. Defense.

In this generation only, the probability of landing a critical hit is based on a Pokémon's base {{stat|Speed}}. For most moves, the probability of landing a critical hit is approximately <code>BaseSpeed / 512</code>{{tt|*|(BaseSpeed ≫ 1 ≪ 1 ≫ 1) / 256}}; for example, {{p|Clefable}}, with a base Speed of 60, has about an 11.7% chance of landing a critical hit under normal circumstances.

{{cat|Moves with a high critical-hit ratio}}, such as {{m|Slash}}, are eight times more likely to land a critical hit, resulting in a probability of <code>BaseSpeed / 64</code>{{tt|*|The last right shift is replaced with a double left shift, giving (BaseSpeed ≫ 1 ≪ 1 ≪ 2) / 256}}. For example, {{p|Clefable}}, with a base Speed of 60, has about a 93.8% chance of landing a critical hit when using a move with a high critical-hit ratio.

{{m|Focus Energy}} and {{DL|Battle item|Dire Hit}} were intended to increase the critical hit rate, but a mistake causes them to instead divide the critical hit rate by 4, giving a formula of <code>BaseSpeed / 2048</code>{{tt|*|The first left shift is changed to a right shift, giving (BaseSpeed ≫ 1 ≫ 1 ≫ 1) / 256}}. If a Pokémon is both under the effect of Focus Energy/Dire Hit and using a move with a high critical hit rate, the effects will stack (<code>BaseSpeed / 256</code>{{tt|*|BaseSpeed ≫ 1 ≫ 1 ≪ 2) / 256}}).

As with move accuracy in the handheld games, if the probability of landing a critical hit would be 100%, it instead becomes 255/256 or about 99.6%.

In {{g|Stadium}}, critical hit probabilities are determined with a different formula, <code>(BaseSpeed + 76) / 1024</code>{{tt|*|(Base Speed + 76 ≫ 2 ≪ 1 ≫ 1) / 256}}. Compared to the handheld games, this causes Pokémon with a base speed of lower than 76 to land critical hits more often and Pokémon with a base speed of higher than 76 to land critical hits less often. As in the handheld games, moves with a high critical-hit ratio are eight times more likely to land a critical hit, giving a formula of <code>(BaseSpeed + 76) / 128</code>{{tt|*|(Base Speed + 76 ≫ 2 ≪ 1 ≪ 2) / 256}}. The effect of Focus Energy now correctly increases the critical hit rate, by changing the formula to <code>(BaseSpeed + 236) / 512</code>{{tt|*|(Base Speed + 76 ≫ 2 ≪ 2 + 160 ≫ 1) / 256}}; this stacks with the use of a high critical hit rate move (<code>(BaseSpeed + 236) / 64</code>{{tt|*|(Base Speed + 76 ≫ 2 ≪ 2 + 160 ≪ 2) / 256; note that this always maximizes the critical hit rate to 255/256}}). While the 1/256 move accuracy error was fixed in Stadium, the probability of landing a critical hit is still capped at 255/256.

==Generation II==
Landing a critical hit now doubles the move's damage.

The probability of landing a critical hit is no longer based on the user's base Speed, but rather is based on a fixed formula for all Pokémon. Similar to [[stats]], there are temporary in-battle stages used to determine the probability that a particular move will be a critical hit:

{| class="roundy" cellpadding="3" style="margin:auto; background: #{{status color}}; border: 3px solid #{{status color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Stage
! style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Chance of critical hit
|- style="background:#fff"
| +0
| 1/16 (6.25%)
|- style="background:#fff"
| +1
| 1/8 (12.5%)
|- style="background:#fff"
| +2
| 1/4 (25%)
|- style="background:#fff"
| +3
| 1/3 (33.3%)
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#fff" | +4 and above
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#fff" | 1/2 (50%)
|}

An attacking move will start out at stage 0, but there are several ways to increase a move's stage as detailed in the table below. An effect cannot stack with another effect in the same class, including itself.

{| class="roundy" cellpadding="3" style="margin:auto; background: #{{physical color}}; border: 3px solid #{{physical color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{physical color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Class
! style="background:#{{physical color light}}" | Cause
! style="background:#{{physical color light}}" | II
! style="background:#{{physical color light}}" | III
! style="background:#{{physical color light}}" | IV
! style="background:#{{physical color light}}" | V
! style="background:#{{physical color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | VI
|- style="background:#fff"
| Attack
|Using a {{cat|Moves with a high critical-hit ratio|move with a high critical-hit ratio}}
| +2
| +2
| +1
| +1
| +1
|- style="background:#{{physical color light}}"
! Class
! Cause
! II
! III
! IV
! V
! VI
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=3 | Hold item
| Holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Razor Claw}} or {{DL|In-battle effect item|Scope Lens}}
| +1
| +1
| +1
| +1
| +1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Holding a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Stick}} (if the user is {{p|Farfetch'd}})
| +2
| +2
| +2
| +2
| +2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Holding a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Lucky Punch}} (if the user is {{p|Chansey}})
| +2
| +2
| +2
| +2
| +2
|- style="background:#{{physical color light}}"
! Class
! Cause
! II
! III
! IV
! V
! VI
|- style="background:#fff"
| Ability
| Having {{a|Super Luck}} as its Ability
|
|
| +1
| +1
| +1
|- style="background:#{{physical color light}}"
! Class
! Cause
! II
! III
! IV
! V
! VI
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#fff" rowspan=5 | Triggered
| style="background:#fff" | Being under the effect of {{m|Focus Energy}}
| style="background:#fff" | +1
| style="background:#fff" | +1
| style="background:#fff" | +2
| style="background:#fff" | +2
| style="background:#fff" | +2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Consuming a Lansat Berry (or being passed its effect)
|
| +2
| +2
| +2
| +2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Using {{DL|Battle item|Dire Hit}} on it
| +1
| +1
| +1
| +1
| +1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Using [[Wonder Launcher#Dire Hit 2|Dire Hit 2]] on it ([[Wonder Launcher]] only)
|
|
|
| +2
|
|-
| style="background:#fff" |Using [[Wonder Launcher#Dire Hit 3|Dire Hit 3]] on it ([[Wonder Launcher]] only)
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" | +3
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#fff" |
|}

Note that it is possible for a Pokémon to acquire the effect of a [[Lansat Berry]] even if it is already holding another item, through the use of {{m|Baton Pass}}, {{m|Pluck}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}, or {{m|Fling}}.

When a move lands a critical hit, if the defender's Defense/Sp. Defense stat stage is equal to or higher the attacker's Attack/Sp. Attack stage, then all stat stages will be ignored, as well as the halved Attack from burn and the boosts from {{m|Light Screen}} and {{m|Reflect}}. For example:
*If the attacker is using a physical move, and is at +2 Attack (from {{m|Swords Dance}}) while the defender is at +1 Defense (from {{m|Defense Curl}}), neither stat stage will be ignored. A non-critical hit will inflict 4/3 times the usual damage while a critical hit will inflict 8/3 times. The same occurs if the attacker is at -1 Attack and the defender at -2 Defense.
*If the attacker is using a special move, and is at +1 Sp. Attack (from {{m|Growth}}) while the defender is at +2 Sp. Defense (from {{m|Amnesia}}), both stat stages will be ignored. A non-critical hit will inflict 3/4 times the usual damage while a critical hit will inflict 2 times. The same occurs if the attacker is at -2 Sp. Attack and the defender at -1 Sp. Defense.
*If the attacker is using a physical move while the defender is at +0 Defense with Reflect up, then a critical hit at +0 Attack will ignore Reflect and inflict 2 times the usual damage, but a critical hit at +1 Attack will not ignore Reflect and will inflict only 1.5 times the usual damage.

==Generation III-V==
When a move lands a critical hit, the attacker's negative stat stages will be ignored while the defender's positive stat stages will be ignored, as well as the boosts from {{m|Light Screen}} and {{m|Reflect}}. Other stat modifiers, such as burn, {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Eviolite}}, {{a|Defeatist}}, the Sp. Defense boost that Rock types get under {{m|Sandstorm}} from Generation IV onwards, or {{a|Slow Start}} will not be ignored. For example:
*If the attacker is using a Physical move, and is at +2 Attack (from {{m|Swords Dance}}) while the defender is at +1 Defense (from {{m|Defense Curl}}), then a critical hit will ignore the Defense boost but not the Attack boost. A non-critical hit will inflict 4/3 times the usual damage while a critical hit will inflict 4 times. The same occurs if the attacker is at -1 Attack and the defender at -2 Defense, with the Attack drop being ignored but not the Defense drop.
*If the attacker is using a Special move, and is at +1 Sp. Attack (from {{m|Growth}}) while the defender is at +2 Sp. Defense (from {{m|Amnesia}}), then a critical hit will ignore the Sp. Defense boost but not the Sp. Attack boost. A non-critical hit will inflict 3/4 times the usual damage while a critical hit will inflict 3 times. The same occurs if the attacker is at -2 Sp. Attack and the defender at -1 Sp. Defense, with the Sp. Attack drop being ignored but not the Sp. Defense drop.
*If the attacker is using a Physical move at +1 Attack while the defender is at -2 Defense with Reflect up, then a critical hit will ignore Reflect but nothing else. A non-critical hit will inflict 1.5 times the usual damage, while a critical hit will inflict 6 times.

The moves {{m|Storm Throw}} and {{m|Frost Breath}} will always result in a critical hit. A move that targets a Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Battle Armor}} or {{a|Shell Armor}}, or one under the effect of {{m|Lucky Chant}}, will never result in a critical hit (including the aforementioned two moves).

If a Pokémon with the {{a|Sniper}} Ability gets a critical hit, the damage dealt will be multiplied by an additional 1.5, resulting in triple the usual damage.

All other mechanics are identical to Generation II.

==Generation VI==
A critical hit now multiplies damage by only 1.5 rather than 2. The Sniper Ability still multiplies damage from a critical hit by 1.5, resulting in 2.25 times the usual damage. In addition, the probabilities for each critical hit stage have been modified, greatly increasing the likelihood of a critical hit for stages +2 and above:

{| class="roundy" cellpadding="3" style="margin:auto; background: #{{status color}}; border: 3px solid #{{status color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Stage
! style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Chance of critical hit
|- style="background:#fff"
| +0
| 1/16 (6.25%)
|- style="background:#fff"
| +1
| 1/8 (12.5%)
|- style="background:#fff"
| +2
| 1/2 (50%)
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#fff" | +3 and above
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#fff" | Always (100%)
|}

All other mechanics are identical to Generations III-V.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|s}}, the message "A critical hit!" is displayed in yellow text.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{attack color}}|bordercolor={{attack color dark}}
|de=Volltreffer
|fr=Coup critique
|it=Brutto colpo
|es={{tt|Golpe crítico|Ataque crítico in Generation I}}
|ko={{tt|급소|geupso}}
}}

==See also==
* [[Same-type attack bonus]]
* [[Damage modification]]

{{-}}
{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[de:Volltreffer]]
[[fr:Coup critique]]
[[ja:急所]]
[[pl:Krytyczne obrażenia]]
[[zh:击中要害]]

Union Room

2016-06-16T16:57:44Z

Gerrie333:

{{incomplete|2=Images from Emerald, DPPtHGSS, BWB2W2; further information on what can be done}}
[[File:Union Room FRLG.png|thumb|220px|The Union Room in Generation III]]
The '''Union Room''' (Japanese: '''ユニオンルーム''' ''Union Room'') allows players the interact directly with other players. It is the successor to the Cable Club that was present in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}. Other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s appear in the Union Room as representations of nearby players who have also entered the room. In [[Generation III]] (more specifically, {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}) the Union Room requires the [[GBA Wireless Adapter]] to be attached to the [[Game Boy Advance]] to enter, and in [[Generation IV]] it can be entered using the Nintendo DS's native wireless support. The player can exit the Union Room by stepping on the [[warp tile]], which will send the player back to the entrance of the Union Room in the [[Pokémon Center]].

Inside the Union Room, Trainers may:
* Chat in a group of 2-5 Trainers.
* View the {{ga|Trainer Card}} of another Trainer.
* Enter two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} up to [[level]] 30 for one-on-one {{pkmn|battle}}.
* Register a Pokémon for [[trade]], or trade for a registered Pokémon (Generation III)
* Trade Pokémon (Generation IV)
* Mix Records with up to 5 people (Generation IV)
* Draw (Generation IV)
* Spin Trade ({{game|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}})

A Trainer must have at least two Pokémon to enter the Union Room. Pokémon holding an [[Pokémon Battle e|e-Card]] [[Berry]] and [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] are not permitted to enter the room.

Despite the high potential of the Union Room and the variety of activities there, they are often empty, except if a certain time is scheduled by a group of friends or relatives. This is because once in a Union Room, only specific Union Room actions can be carried out.

The receptionist in the Union Room will talk to the player if no other Trainers are present in the Union Room at the time. If the player selects "Converse" in [[Generation IV]] with the most recent message from the player being the default, she will say, "Welcome to the Union Room! I'm the only one here right now, but please do bring your friends for some fun and excitement! If you have time on your hands, I'm also here to chat. You see, I have a lot of time on my hands..."

While in the Union Room, every {{player}} is assigned a random [[Trainer class]], such as {{tc|Ace Trainer}} or {{tc|Bug Catcher}}, to help differentiate between players. In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, this can be changed by talking to the {{tc|Psychic}} in the [[Oreburgh City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, this can be changed by talking to the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} in the [[Violet City]] Pokémon Center. In {{2v2|Black|White}}, this can be customized on the player's {{ga|Trainer Card}}.

==Greeting==
===Generation IV===
This lets each player see the other's {{ga|Trainer Card}}. If a Sinnoh player views a Johto Trainer Card, there won't be any Badges obtained, due to the difference in [[region]]. Similarly, if a Johto player views a Sinnoh Trainer Card, there won't be any Badges obtained.

==Record mixing==
{{main|Record mixing}}
When performing this action, one can mix records with their friends. There are different effects in the two generations.

===In Generation III===
When mixing records, shows on TV will now tell the {{player}} what the player who they mixed records with had done prior to the record mixing, such as what the player bought at the [[Poké Mart]] or the last {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} the player caught by [[fishing]]. Also, the Trainers at the Pokémon Trainer's Fan Club will start praising the recorded player, instead of the original player.

===In Generation IV===
Players can mix records with up to 4 others at a time. Record mixing will share dress-up data and group data between the participants. All participants will be able to view the dressed-up Pokémon of the other participants in their own games. They will be able to join the other participants' groups.

====Sinnoh====
Record mixing will affect TV shows, like in [[Generation III]]. This will make the interviews with {{tc|Interviewers}} show up on the televisions of other players.

Record mixing allows the joining of other groups. There are many in-game similarities between two players in the same group:
*All of the player's daily {{p|Feebas}} spots in [[Mt. Coronet]] are synchronized.
*The Pokémon of the day at the [[Great Marsh]] will also be the same for each of the players.
*The slot machine odds are the same at the [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]].
*The group rankings and records on the 3rd floor of [[Jubilife TV]] are shown, comparing each group member.
*Each member's daily [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming]] Pokémon is the same.

====Johto====
{{incomplete|section}}

===In Generation V===
Many of the controls are now on the touch screen. The left button allows the player to post messages and view previous messages. These messages, however, are words from a fixed word bank inputted into a fixed sentence. The first one in from the left will challenge everyone in the room by placing a message on the message board telling others to tap it if they wish to battle the challenger. The middle will do the same but offer a trade instead of challenge on the bottom screen. The same for the button second from the right, which invites another player to a drawing session. The very left does the same, but offers an Egg spin trade.

==Trading==
{{main|Trade}}
The Union Room is usually used to trade Pokémon between two players within a short distance of each other. When a traded Pokémon comes to the player's cartridge, it will get 1.5× the experience the player's original Pokémon would get. The only drawback, however, is that the traded Pokémon will only listen to the player if he or she have enough [[Badge]]s. Otherwise, the Pokémon may not obey the new Trainer. Trading is often used to get version exclusives, such as {{p|Magmar}} and {{p|Electabuzz}} or {{p|Stunky}} and {{p|Glameow}}.

===Generation IV===
When trading, the Pokémon offered to trade is selected by its owner. When two Pokémon are selected, the game asks each player whether or not they want to trade. If both players select yes, then the trade will commence. It is also possible to look at the summary of each Pokémon when the trade option is selected.

==Trivia==
* If two [[Generation IV]] games in different languages are connected using the Union Room, the other language's word for "hello" will be displayed when the character from the other language is spoken to. For example, an English copy connected to a Japanese copy will display "{{tt|こんにちは|Konnichiwa}}," while the Japanese copy it is connected to will display "Hello."

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|building}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|building}}
|fr=Salle Union
|de=Konnex-Klub
|it=Sala Contatto
|es=Sala Unión
|ko=유니언 룸 ''{{tt|Yunieon Rum|Union Room}}''}}

[[Category:Kanto locations]]
[[Category:Sevii locations]]
[[Category:Johto locations]]
[[Category:Hoenn locations]]
[[Category:Sinnoh locations]]
[[Category:Unova locations]]
[[Category:FireRed and LeafGreen locations]]
[[Category:Emerald locations]]
[[Category:Diamond and Pearl locations]]
[[Category:Platinum locations]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver locations]]
[[Category:Black and White locations]]

[[de:Konnex-Klub]]
[[ja:ユニオンルーム]]

Talk:Berry Crush

2016-06-16T16:54:01Z

Gerrie333:

==Unnecessity==
Shouldn't it be better to merge this page with the [[Union_Room|Union Room]] page. This is a minigame that can only be accesed there and
the current [[Union_Room|Union Room]] page doesn't mention the fact that you can do berry crushing in it. [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 16:53, 16 June 2016 (UTC)

== Question ==

Is Berry Crush doable with one person without linking? [[User:Blueapple128|Blueapple128]] 22:05, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
:Nope. [[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 22:18, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

== Mechanic confusion ==

I seem to recall that timing button presses with the other players made more powder (Or at least made the machine shake more). Can anyone confirm this? [[User:Guybrush20X6|Guybrush20X6]] 13:45, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

Factory Head (Trainer class)

2016-05-20T19:46:38Z

Gerrie333: /* Appearance */

{{TrainerClassInfobox
|color={{factory color}}
|corecolor={{factory color light}}
|bordercolor={{factory color dark}}
|name=Factory Head
|jpname=ファクトリーヘッド
|jptranslit=Fakutorī Heddo
|jptrans=Factory Head
|image=Emerald Factory Head Noland.png
|image2=Platinum Thorton.png
|caption=Art of {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} and {{FB|Factory Head|Thorton}}
|intro=[[Generation III]]
|games={{v2|Emerald}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|gender=Male only
|members={{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}, {{FB|Factory Head|Thorton}}
|anime=AG135{{!}}''Numero Uno Articuno''{{tt|*|Noland}} |
|manga=''[[PS304|Swanky Showdown with Swalot]]'' ({{pkmn|Adventures}})

}}

'''Factory Head''' (Japanese: '''ファクトリーヘッド''' ''Factory Head'') is a [[Trainer class]] that first debuted in {{v|Emerald}}. It is reserved for [[Frontier Brain]]s of [[Battle Factory|Battle Factories]]. {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} and {{FB|Factory Head|Thorton}} are the only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that have this Trainer class.

==Appearance==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color}};"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{frontier color dark}}; background: #{{frontier color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr E Noland.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Thorton.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{color2|000000|Factory Head Noland|Noland}}'s sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| {{color2|000000|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}}'s sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{frontier color dark}}; background: #{{frontier color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Noland OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Thorton OD.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{color2|000000|Factory Head Noland|Noland}}'s overworld sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| {{color2|000000|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}}'s overworld sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}
{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Noland anime.png|200px|thumb|Noland in the anime]]
Noland has appeared in two episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}}: ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', where he battled against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Ash|Charizard}} with an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
There are three FB Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] belonging to Factory Head Thorton.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Electivire FB (Supreme Victors 4)|Electivire]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Lightning|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=4/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=038/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Skarmory FB (Supreme Victors 83)|Skarmory]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Metal|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=83/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Common|jpnum=066/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|Electivire]] {{SP|FB}} [[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=144/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=039/100}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{factory color light}}|bordercolor={{factory color}}
|zh_cmn=工廠頭目 / 工厂头目 ''{{tt|Gōngchǎng Tóumù|Factory Head}}''
|fi=Tehtaanpäällikkö
|fr_eu=Chef d'Usine
|de=Fabrikleiter
|it=Boss Azienda
|ko=팩토리헤드 ''Factory Head''
|es_eu=Jefe Fábrica
}}
{{-}}

{{TrainerNav|factory|johto=yes|hoenn=yes|sinnoh=yes}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}}

[[Category:Trainer classes]]

[[de:Fabrikleiter (Trainerklasse)]]
[[it:Boss Azienda (classe allenatore)]]
[[ja:ファクトリーヘッド]]
[[zh:工厂头目]]

Factory Head (Trainer class)

2016-05-20T19:46:02Z

Gerrie333: /* Appearance */

{{TrainerClassInfobox
|color={{factory color}}
|corecolor={{factory color light}}
|bordercolor={{factory color dark}}
|name=Factory Head
|jpname=ファクトリーヘッド
|jptranslit=Fakutorī Heddo
|jptrans=Factory Head
|image=Emerald Factory Head Noland.png
|image2=Platinum Thorton.png
|caption=Art of {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} and {{FB|Factory Head|Thorton}}
|intro=[[Generation III]]
|games={{v2|Emerald}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|gender=Male only
|members={{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}, {{FB|Factory Head|Thorton}}
|anime=AG135{{!}}''Numero Uno Articuno''{{tt|*|Noland}} |
|manga=''[[PS304|Swanky Showdown with Swalot]]'' ({{pkmn|Adventures}})

}}

'''Factory Head''' (Japanese: '''ファクトリーヘッド''' ''Factory Head'') is a [[Trainer class]] that first debuted in {{v|Emerald}}. It is reserved for [[Frontier Brain]]s of [[Battle Factory|Battle Factories]]. {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} and {{FB|Factory Head|Thorton}} are the only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that have this Trainer class.

==Appearance==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color}};"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{frontier color dark}}; background: #{{frontier color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr E Noland.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Thorton.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{color2|000000|Factory Head Noland|Noland}}'s sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| {{color2|000000|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}}'s sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{frontier color dark}}; background: #{{frontier color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Noland OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Thorton OD.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{color2|000000|Factory Head Noland|Noland}}'s overworld sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| {{color2|000000|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}}'s overworld sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|}
{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Noland anime.png|200px|thumb|Noland in the anime]]
Noland has appeared in two episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}}: ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', where he battled against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Ash|Charizard}} with an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}.
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==In the TCG==
There are three FB Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] belonging to Factory Head Thorton.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Electivire FB (Supreme Victors 4)|Electivire]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Lightning|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=4/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=038/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Skarmory FB (Supreme Victors 83)|Skarmory]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Metal|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=83/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Common|jpnum=066/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|Electivire]] {{SP|FB}} [[Electivire FB LV.X (Supreme Victors 144)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=144/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=039/100}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{factory color light}}|bordercolor={{factory color}}
|zh_cmn=工廠頭目 / 工厂头目 ''{{tt|Gōngchǎng Tóumù|Factory Head}}''
|fi=Tehtaanpäällikkö
|fr_eu=Chef d'Usine
|de=Fabrikleiter
|it=Boss Azienda
|ko=팩토리헤드 ''Factory Head''
|es_eu=Jefe Fábrica
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{{TrainerNav|factory|johto=yes|hoenn=yes|sinnoh=yes}} 
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[[Category:Trainer classes]]

[[de:Fabrikleiter (Trainerklasse)]]
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Magma Stone

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[[File:Key Magma Stone Sprite.png|frame|right|Obtain sprite from the Generation V games]]
[[File:Bag Magma Stone Sprite.png|frame|left]]
The '''Magma Stone''' (Japanese: '''かざんのおきいし''' ''Volcano Stone'') is a [[key item]] introduced in the [[Generation IV]] games. It is a red stone formed when boulders melted in intensely hot magma, then hardened. Magma remains sealed inside.{{left clear}}

==In the games==
==={{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}===
The Magma Stone is found at [[Stark Mountain]]. In {{v2|Platinum}}, it is explained that the Magma Stone is able to control {{p|Heatran}}, the Legendary Pokémon that lives within the mountain. In this nature, it is similar to the [[Red Chain]] created by [[Cyrus]].

During normal gameplay, the Magma Stone is not available, and [[Buck]]{{sup/4|DP}} or [[Charon]]{{sup/4|Pt}} takes it. In Diamond and Pearl, Buck returns it after receiving advice from his grandfather, while in Platinum, Charon is arrested and [[Looker]] absentmindedly picks it up. Buck puts the Stone back.

Once the Magma Stone has been returned, the player is able to battle and catch Heatran.

If hacked into a game cartridge, the Magma Stone will have no in-game effect.

==={{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}===
In Black 2 and White 2, the Magma Stone is obtained at {{rt|18|Unova}}. If the Magma Stone is taken to [[Reversal Mountain]], the player can battle Heatran.

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==In the manga==
[[File:Magma Stone Adventures.png|thumb|150px|The Magma Stone in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The Magma Stone appeared in the {{chap|Platinum}}, where [[Buck]] decided to protect it from [[Team Galactic]] by taking it away. However, upon removing the Magma Stone, he also unsealed Heatran, allowing [[Charon]] to {{pkmn2|caught|capture}} the Lava Dome Pokémon.

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
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==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|de=Magmastein
|es=Piedra Magma
|fr=Pierre Magma
|it=Magmapietra
|ko=화산의 돌 ''Hwasan-ui Dol''
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[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Key items]]
[[Category:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]
[[Category:Pokémon Platinum]]

[[de:Basis-Items (Gen. 4)#Magmastein]]
[[fr:Pierre Magma]]
[[it:Magmapietra]]
[[ja:かざんのおきいし]]
[[zh:火山镇石（道具）]]

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== I have a problem ==

Hello Carmen,

There's a user here on Bulbapedia that's breaking the code of conduct you gave to me on my discussion page. The user is Kenji-Girl, although it's in Japanese lettering. I would appreciate it if you could help out or forward this message to someone on the administration who can. --[[User:ShalashaskaADV|ShalashaskaADV]] 02:03, 14 February 2011 (UTC)

:I really can't do anything about that; sorry. Kenji-girl is a senior admin, and I'm sure she knows what she's doing. She wasn't breaking the code of conduct; she was simply explaining what you've done wrong and hopes you won't make a mistake like that again. Please understand. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''([[User talk:Carmenstar97|Talk]])'' 02:16, 14 February 2011 (UTC)

== Trainer classes ==

The reason Gen I trainers are not included is because, except in a few cases, the trainers are the same as they are in FRLG. Same level, same team. Unless there are differences (or the trainer didn't get carried over into FRLG), they didn't get noted. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 04:05, 25 February 2011 (UTC)

:Okay, thanks! --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|Contributions)]]'' 13:57, 25 February 2011 (UTC)

==No==
I know you apologized, but ''please'', next time, CHECK. --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 04:05, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
:I'm sorry for that. I'll make sure I check from now on. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|Contributions)]]'' 04:15, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

==Spoiler links==
I had to revert most (not all) of your edit to [[BW002]] because it went against the spoiler links policy in episode articles. I elaborated on that policy in [[User:Rockersk08/Anime Episode Synopsis Guidelines|my proposed synopsis guidelines]], where it cited a past argument that set the standard. Just take note of it for next time. Thanks! --[[User:Rockersk08|rock]][[User talk:Rockersk08|ersk]][[Special:Contributions/Rockersk08|08]] 04:08, 19 March 2011 (UTC)
:Just butting in where I'm probably not wanted (as per usual, I guess), but I don't think this is actually as big a deal as one may think. The spoiling will happen whether the link goes to the redirect or not, because if someone clicks on the link then they get a major spoiler. At best, I think this sort of thing should be a "link to whatever is appropriate given the context", but don't go out of your way to change or revert someone - it's not really a huge concern.
:Personally speaking, I think Bulbapedia should abolish spoiler warnings anyway. Seriously, this is a wiki full of information. Chances are you've come here because you want to learn something you don't already know. Every element from every canon (games, anime, manga, etc.) could be perceived as a spoiler... Maybe I'm a bit too anti-spoiler, but... —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 09:05, 19 March 2011 (UTC)
::I didn't know about that policy before, but I'll make sure that I will follow it. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|Contributions)]]'' 13:29, 19 March 2011 (UTC)
::: I appreciate that, but Trom also brought up a good point about it. I had been following it based on that past argument, but perhaps it could be reassessed? I'll start a conversation on the policy talk page. Feel free to chime in! --[[User:Rockersk08|rock]][[User talk:Rockersk08|ersk]][[Special:Contributions/Rockersk08|08]] 04:38, 21 March 2011 (UTC)

== Changes ==
Please, why you reverted the changes I made in the images of the pages Emolga Iris and himself? Both are totally disproportionate to their pages and end up spoiling the look of them.-[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 22:20, 16 April 2011 (UTC)
:Please read [[Bulbapedia:Image_reversion_policy|this]]. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|Contributions)]]'' 23:50, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

== Cards and redirects ==

The cards use the links the way they do for ease of typing out origins. On a further note: The TCG links to redirects more often than other sections, because many times, linking to the actual page makes things incorrect and harder than linking the redirect. If you come across more card pages using Template:Game, just skip them, please. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 05:58, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
:Ah, sorry about that. I'll leave the card pages alone. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 13:11, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
::No worries. Thank you ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 14:49, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

== Hi ==

If you have a minute, could you please check your email? Thanks. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 02:18, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

== Official congratulations ==

Welcome to the team! —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 20:29, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
:Thanks! --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 20:31, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Congradulations Carmenstar! You deserve it you've been making lots of good edits! Good luck as a staff member :) [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 20:32, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
::Congrats and welcome aboard. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:35, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
:::Congratulations, it's nice to see a new fellow user. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 20:37, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
::::Whoo! Congrats, you've certainly earned it. :D --[[User:PsychicRider|'''P S Y''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 20:39, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
:::::Congrats. We'll be sure to take good care of you. Yes....good care...[[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:43, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
::::::Belated congratulations Carmen, welcome to the team. 8) ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']]♪♫ 15:31, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

== Underscores in template parameter names ==

You can't replace them with spaces or they break. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 14:11, 14 May 2011 (UTC)
: *Facepalm* I should really think before I act. Sorry. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 14:13, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

== Inconsistency! ==

Not that big of a deal actually, but on the top of your userpage it says "she" joined bulbapedia on 10/'''22'''/10. Then it switches perspective (not that it matters, but my writing teacher would kill you for that) and at the bottom, it says you joined on 10/'''23'''/10. Not that it's my bussiness, but I just couln't help noticing it (OCD). Obviously there is a good reason for it and I'm just too much of a noob to see it, but just had to point that out. [[User:Blastoiseboy19|Blastoiseboy19]][[User talk:Blastoiseboy19|(Talk)]] was here at 00:46, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

== Inconsistency! ==

Not that big of a deal actually, but on the top of your userpage it says "she" joined bulbapedia on 10/'''22'''/10. Then it switches perspective (not that it matters, but my writing teacher would kill you for that) and at the bottom, it says you joined on 10/'''23'''/10. Not that it's my bussiness, but I just couln't help noticing it (OCD). Obviously there is a good reason for it and I'm just too much of a noob to see it, but just had to point that out. [[User:Blastoiseboy19|Blastoiseboy19]][[User talk:Blastoiseboy19|(Talk)]] was here at 00:47, 20 May 2011 (UTC)
:OOPS sorry I just double-posted, my computer really sucks. [[User:Blastoiseboy19|Blastoiseboy19]][[User talk:Blastoiseboy19|(Talk)]] was here at 00:48, 20 May 2011 (UTC)
:Also, (stupid me) how do you put the [show] buttons on your usertags? mine just expand my page and it really bugs me. [[User:Blastoiseboy19|Blastoiseboy19]][[User talk:Blastoiseboy19|(Talk)]] was here at 00:51, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

== Deletion ==

Do not, under any circumstance add information to my talk page that pertains to lecturing me. That is extremly '''offensive''' on my part. Please do not do that again PokePrincess 01:18, 20 June 2011 (UTC)--PokePrincess 01:18, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
:Well, sometimes lecturing is the only way to teach some people how to do stuff. :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 01:22, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
Who are you? What do you have anything to do with this...Let me answer for you, '''NOTHING!!!!'''. PokePrincess 01:26, 20 June 2011 (UTC)--PokePrincess 01:26, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
::Sorry, I was just trying to help. :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 01:28, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
Oh I am sorry too its just I am so frustrtaed. I am struggling with images. I know this sounds weird but I don't know how to. PokePrincess 01:32, 20 June 2011 (UTC)--PokePrincess 01:32, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
:What must be done must be done. If you go against the talk page policy, or rather, any policy, you'll get a warning. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 01:33, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
Before you do that, why do we have to keep the welcoming and you are going to absolutley hate me from saying this but can you help with images. PokePrincess 01:35, 20 June 2011 (UTC)--PokePrincess 01:35, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
:We have to keep the welcoming becuase it has some helpful advice you should follow. :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 01:36, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
::Exactly what kind of help do you need with images? Uploading, inserting them into pages...what? --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 01:40, 20 June
You know how the sprites for pokemon are in those boxes? how do you make thosePokePrincess 05:14, 20 June 2011 (UTC)--PokePrincess 05:14, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
:I'll assume you mean something like [[Bulbasaur (Pokémon)#Sprites|this]]. That's done through the use of several {{bp|templates}}. I suggest you familiarize yourself with the {{bp|manual of style}} and {{bp|wikicode}} before getting into templates. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 20:59, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

== Fail attempt ==

Hey, since you are an admin, is there anyway you can delete my failed attempt at a usertag? It's near the top of the Recent Changes. Thanks! :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 00:34, 21 June 2011 (UTC)
:Sorry, I'm only a Junior Admin, which means I can't delete pages. I can bring it up with a higher staff member. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 00:38, 21 June 2011 (UTC)
::Thanks. :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 00:44, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

== I have another question... ==

Do you know how I can add [[User:SuperAipom7/OVER 9000!|this]] to the other userboxes? Or am I allowed to? :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 02:24, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
:Read {{bp|Usertag policy|this}}. It should answer your questions. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 02:28, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
::Thanks. Do you think my usertag is any good? :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 02:30, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
:::I don't really have an opinion...sorry. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 02:34, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
::::That's fine. Thanks for your help! :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 02:35, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

== Policy? ==

What is the policy on horizontal lines? You have to agree that on Sawsbuck's page, it would really help to break up that section. [[User:LimeGreenCharizard|'''LimeGreen''''''''Charizard''''']] 15:42, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
:Official poilcy is that they should be avoided if at all possible. Breaking up a page is generally a bad thing, not a good thing; it disrupts the flow. Sections should be used instead. Sawsbuck's page already has sections, it does not need further division. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:10, 15 August 2011 (UTC)

== Minor Edits ==

May I ask why all of your contribs are marked as minor edits? They couldn't have all been minor. [[User:LimeGreenCharizard|'''LimeGreen''''''''Charizard''''']] 19:16, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
:Some of us have all our edits marked as minor by default, because most of our edits are. It's easy to forget to unckeck the box when making a large edit. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:10, 15 August 2011 (UTC)

== Type Templates? ==

Hello, I've noticed that there are two templates for Pokémon types. One is <nowiki>{{type|Type}}</nowiki> and <nowiki>{{t|Type}}</nowiki>. Is there a preferred template or are they enterchangable? [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 02:52, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
:See [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style#Nouns, capitalization, and specific terminology|here]], bullet five. {{Template|T}} would be used when describing a type as a noun and {{Template|Type}} would be used when describing a type as an adjective. For example, use {{Template|T}} when saying "''Pikachu is weak to the {{t|Ground}} type''", and use {{Template|Type}} when saying "''Pikachu is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.''" --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 03:13, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
::Ahh, I understand now. Thank you! [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 03:17, 1 October 2011 (UTC)

==Deleting an account==
Hi there, I was wondering if you could delete/cancel my account? It occurs to me that, although I enjoy reading through this wiki, I don't have the time or the resources right now to contribute.
Thanks :)
Reedreda
[[User:Reedreda|Reedreda]] 17:48, 16 December 2011 (UTC)
:Contributing isn't necessary; you can just not contribute. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 01:14, 17 December 2011 (UTC)
I would rather just not have an account until I actually have a reason for using it, if that's all right. -{{unsigned|Reedreda}}
:Due to the way the wiki is built, we are unable to remove accounts. Feel free to ignore your account though. It isn't doing any harm by leaving it idle. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 04:06, 17 December 2011 (UTC)

Carmenstar97 I need your help! I want to make my own profile page but it wont let me. It's says I need an admins permission. Can I have your permission? Sincerly - Adrian {{unsigned|Adrian from Gun Slingerz Inc.}}

==Doddman==

when will [[Ash's Krookodile|this page]] be unproteted ? This Pokémon is fully evolved and shoudend't be portected anymore. {{unsigned|Doddman}}

== Move/Addition requests ==

As the server move has broken the php mail() function, I'll post this here instead:

Hiya, I noticed the archives. wiki is locked and I needed a file moved. The File:DW_unidentified_candy_house.png needs to be changed to File:DW_Gingerbread_House.png as it was released today and I updated the [[Décor]] page accordingly.

Speaking of the [[Décor]] page, I would like permission to start working on a new Dream World Item template and 2 new pages to separate out the Plain and Dolls catalogue from the [[Décor]] page as it's now just a monolithic page.

Feel free to get in contact with me about any of this. I seem to be picking up the Dreamworld section and attempting to keep it up-to-date and cleaning it up where possible.

<sc>'''[[User:Pyrii|♪Pyrii♫]]''' [[User_talk:Pyrii|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Pyrii|contrib]]</sc> 01:23, 10 October 2012 (UTC)
:I added my suggestions for discussion on the [[Talk:Décor|Décor talk page]]. But the file move is still needed. <sc>'''[[User:Pyrii|♪Pyrii♫]]''' [[User_talk:Pyrii|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Pyrii|contrib]]</sc> 01:50, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

== The Lylat Wiki returns. ==

Hello, Carmenstar97! I'm RingtailedFox, assistant administrator at the Lylat Wiki. I just wanted to let you know that we've come back online after a lengthy hiatus, and our URL has changed to http://www.starfoxwiki.info . I'm sending the word out to all the NIWA members/affiliates, as the old URL no longer points to the website. :) [[User:RingtailedFox|RingtailedFox]] ([[User talk:RingtailedFox|talk]]) 03:50, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

== User: page ==

Just wondering if you'd know anything behind this, but a few weeks ago I was notified that my user: page was created, but when I went onto a PC a few hours to actually prepare it all, I found that it was all gone, include the message another person left me (I think it was someone starting with "Z").
I just wanted to find out if there was any exact reason why I was told that the page was created, then only a few hours later all evidence of it was erased?

Sorry if I sound rude or anything, I'm not too used to human contact :S {{unsigned|Flamerheart}}

== When can you create a page? ==

I would like to know when a user can create a new page. I really want to make my user page. 
[[User:Supermarti15|Supermarti15]] ([[User talk:Supermarti15|talk]]) 19:34, 26 July 2013 (UTC)
:You'll have to wait until you're {{bp|autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed}}. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 23:10, 26 July 2013 (UTC)

== Archives protection removal? ==

Could you do anything to remove the protection of Bulbagarden Archives? Since X and Y are out now, I guess there is no real reason for keeping it protected, just like Bulbapedia. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:15, 25 October 2013 (UTC)

==Now that you're active...==
Could you please take a look at [[User:TheOriginalOne/Template:Kal|this link template]], and possibly mainspace it? Thanks. [[User:TheOriginalOne|'''オリ''']][[User talk:TheOriginalOne|'''ジ''']][[Special:Contributions/TheOriginalOne|'''ナル''']] TheOriginalOne 00:07, 26 October 2013 (UTC)
:That template already exists: [[Template:Kal]]. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 00:09, 26 October 2013 (UTC)
::Sorry for the trouble: I assumed it because it's not listed [[Bulbapedia:List of link templates#Pure disambiguation|here]]. Please add it, and thank you for your time. [[User:TheOriginalOne|'''オリ''']][[User talk:TheOriginalOne|'''ジ''']][[Special:Contributions/TheOriginalOne|'''ナル''']] TheOriginalOne 13:52, 26 October 2013 (UTC)

== Reporting a user breaking the Code of Conduct ==

While I do not disagree with {{u|Mask no oni}}'s accusation that I am a stickler and a pedant in [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Umbreon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&curid=2536&diff=1994526&oldid=1992374 this edit summary], and in fact am proud of those qualities because they make for better copy editing, I do believe he is also calling me an "elitist shithole" unless I have misread his post, so I'd like to report him for that. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 20:49, 26 October 2013 (UTC)

== Merge files ==

I think these files/pages should be merged. Since I can't do that as a regular user, I'll post it here.

[[File:Skier_II_OD.png]] with [[File:Buena_II_OD.png]]

File:Pokemon_Fan_Club_Chairman_Kanto_II_OD.png with File:Name_rater_Johto_II_OD.png and File:Radio_Director_II_OD.png

File:Youngster_II_OD.png with [[File:Schoolboy_II_OD.png]] and File:Santos_II_OD.png and [[File:Arthur_II_OD.png]]

File:Johto_Move_Deleter_II_OD.png with [[File:PokéManiac_II_OD.png]] and [[File:Wesley_II_OD.png]]

[[File:Frieda_II_OD.png]] with [[File:Copycat_II_OD.png]]

Note: there are two grey pixels that shouldn't be there on the Weasley and Frieda's sprite (not their duplicate uploads though), that you'll notice if you enlarge the image.

A good example of many characters with the same sprite merged to one file is ''Rocket Grunt M II OD'' [[File:Rocket_Grunt_M_II_OD.png]].[[User:TorNyan|TorNyan]] ([[User talk:TorNyan|talk]]) 17:25, 3 March 2014 (UTC)

== I have noticed a mistake, but am not sure who to tell. ==

I have noticed a mistake on some information regarding a specific Pokemon, but I am not sure who to tell.
I was hoping you could help me, as the Administrators I may have asked are inactive. --[[User:Guakstick|Guakstick]] ([[User talk:Guakstick|talk]]) 13:22, 9 August 2014 (UTC)

== Diploma ==

Hii, in the page [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Diploma] (Diploma) theres 2 pictures that where taked by a camera, i have these 2 on a normal DS size (256x192) taked normally as well.
i can send you these two for the page. but tell me how to do that. {{unsigned|Araraura}}

== Hell their please give me chance ==

i really want to join please please please pretty please
i will do anything to join
also trivia for James that he caught three pokemon by food thats good trivia --[[User:DareDevil|DareDevil]] ([[User talk:DareDevil|talk]]) 01:45, 17 March 2015 (UTC)

== New Project ==

I have an idea for a new project concerning the Pokémon world: Project Record (name can change).
Basically, it's a project in which we would categorize every Pokémon-related world records.
To give an idea, here's some of the records it could feature:
*The biggest <langage> TCG collection
*The most hours played at <game>
*The fastest time to level up a <pokemon> from level <x> to <y>
*The biggest official Pokémon plush/shirt collection
*etc.

Ideas and records are endless, anything would be considered record-able if it is:
*Proven
*Breakable
*Quantifiable (countable, mesurable)

Need more info? Let me know! :) [[User:MannedTooth|MannedTooth]] ([[User talk:MannedTooth|talk]]) 20:29, 23 January 2016 (UTC)
:Honestly, the idea for this project is both impossible to gauge and not notable enough. Things like records would fit more under trivia, and even then, it's impossible to figure out what exactly those records are, since the Pokémon community is so large. I would say no to this idea, but thank you anyways for your efforts. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 20:54, 23 January 2016 (UTC)

::Well, since the community is so large and because we can't go to people's house to validate it, what about we limit the range of this project to the games? Like, think about it, every number (exaggeration) can become a record! :O As long as they provide a video footage to prove it, it can become something great which I consider myself to be able to handle. If your answer is still a no, I will stop trying. I see so much potential, and to be honest, I find this a lot more notable than the project ship (my opinion only). [[User:MannedTooth|MannedTooth]] ([[User talk:MannedTooth|talk]]) 21:02, 23 January 2016 (UTC)
:::Bulbapedia is not a record-hosting site, but rather an encyclopedia about Pokémon. This project, while subjectively may be notable, just doesn't fit the aims of Bulbapedia. My answer is still a no. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 21:13, 23 January 2016 (UTC)

== Invalid Information ==

I found an invalid information about Mr. Briney for generation 6, I am not sure how to reformulate the sentence though.

It's written ''"Mr. Briney is first seen near the [[Rusturf Tunnel]], asking the {{player}} to recover his {{p|Wingull}}, [[Peeko]], from a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}}."''

Maybe this is true for RSE, but for ORAS it isn't. Mr.Briney is first seen in front of his house (cottage). [[User:MannedTooth|MannedTooth]] ([[User talk:MannedTooth|talk]]) 21:29, 23 January 2016 (UTC)
:You could say:
:''In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, Mr. Briney is first seen near [[Rusturf Tunnel]], while in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, he is first seen in front of his cottage on {{rt|104|Hoenn}}.''
:''Outside of Rusturf Tunnel, he will ask the {{player}} to recover his {{p|Wingull}}, [[Peeko]], from a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}}.''
:--[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 21:42, 23 January 2016 (UTC)

== Addition to templates ==

In the templates of the Trainers you can meet in the game on certain routes/locations. It includes the name of the trainer, the money you get by defeating him/her, and the Pokémon he uses (including their level and gender). I think we should add to each Pokémon the moves they use. Basically, the same as for [[Brendan]] by example.

What it looks like: [[Petalburg Woods#Trainers|Petalburg Woods]]

What it should look like: [[Brendan#Pokémon|Brendan]]

And again, I'm not talking about changing the whole template, it is awesome as it is for now, a list, but as I said, Pokémon should include their moves too, for the reader to know exactly what he will be facing.
[[User:MannedTooth|MannedTooth]] ([[User talk:MannedTooth|talk]]) 22:07, 23 January 2016 (UTC)
:We don't do that for regular Trainers because: (1) they're just not notable enough, (2) if we did that for all Trainers, location pages would get unnecessarily large and cramped, and (3) I think most people would be able to defeat a regular Trainer's Pokémon before finding out all of their moves. The information could potentially be helpful, but most people wouldn't need it or search it up. And anyways, isn't part of the fun of playing a game the aspect of not knowing every little detail that will happen? --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 22:19, 23 January 2016 (UTC)

::Well, I do have a couple of things to argue with you on this.
::*Notability implies since they do have a section just for them, it would just be an additional information about them since, everything's here, except for that. I am not asking to create a whole page for them. Just add something to their section which they already have.
::*They wouldn't get so large and cramped, all we have to do is hide their abilities with an expendable class just like for the Brendan page I just sent you. It's not annoying for the eye, and if you want that particular information, all you have to do is click on a little word. Users who don't want to see it/be spoiled, won't click on it.
::*For trainers like them, okay, I agree, everyone's able to defeat them without preparation. But more advanced Trainers may need some preparation to do so, for some people. So if we do it for advanced trainers, why don't we do it for every trainers? Seems logic to me.
::*Your argument with the "it's more fun to not know it" is pretty (with all respect due) ironic to me. This website is essentially made so that anyone can dig up the information they look for. People who, as you said, play for fun and like to find out the abilities themselves, just won't use the website.

::[[User:MannedTooth|MannedTooth]] ([[User talk:MannedTooth|talk]]) 22:28, 23 January 2016 (UTC)
:::Your request may sound simple, but the amount of effort and research that would have to be put into it is quite large. Let's look at the {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Trainer class alone. There's about 400 Ace Trainers spanning all [[core series]] games so far. Let's say that on average they have 2 Pokémon each, 3 moves per Pokémon. 800 Pokémon. 2400 moves. And that's just for Ace Trainers. There's over 200 Trainer classes. There could be about 500,000 moves to research.
:::My point is, what you're suggesting is an enormous change, not just a request to add a little "additional information." And for what purpose? Just how necessary would this change be?
:::If you're still determined to have this change implemented, I'd suggest you go talk to the Head of Games or an Editorial Board member, as changes of this size are really not up to me. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 23:15, 23 January 2016 (UTC)

::::I know this could be huge, but there must be a way to replace every empty spot by "unknown" "to be added" or "if you know, please add it" isn't it? As time goes, cells are gonna be filled. Who would be the best person to contact for this to be discussed with? I would like to suggest it at least. Thank you for your time. Very appreciated! ^^ [[User:MannedTooth|MannedTooth]] ([[User talk:MannedTooth|talk]]) 23:59, 23 January 2016 (UTC)
:::::Try talking to {{u|Kogoro}}. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 00:20, 24 January 2016 (UTC)

== Primal Kyogre ==

I must correct you on something.

Primal Kyogre itself is still subject to Fire-type attacks. Its ability renders them obsolete. However, if a slower Primal Groudon or Mega Rayquaza comes out, or they enter the field after Primal Kyogre regardless of speed, Primordial Sea vanishes and Primal Kyogre is able to be hit by Fire-type attacks at the usual rate for Water types. I am thus going to side with the user on Primal Kyogre and Fire-type attacks (same with Water types on Primal Groudon once its ability vanishes), and the table, I think, needs to be redone with the ability in mind as a note. If upper staff made the decision, however, it might be more appropriate to bring it up in discussion. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 04:04, 30 January 2016 (UTC)
:You're right, but allow me to defend myself a little. The main reason I reverted that edit was because in cases in which a Pokémon's only Ability is one that affects type effectiveness, such as {{a|Levitate}}, we default the type effectiveness chart to support the conditions of that Ability and leave a note at the bottom of the chart indicating exceptions. Like you said, the table does need to be updated to include a note for {{a|Primordial Sea}}, {{a|Desolate Land}}, and {{a|Delta Stream}}, but at the time I reverted that edit I didn't have the power to edit the template. I thank you for bringing this up, and I hope it's clear now. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 04:20, 30 January 2016 (UTC)
::Completely understood. I've gone ahead and removed the Primal Kyogre effectiveness table and notified Force Fire of the issue so that it can be properly addressed. Until it is, there's no point having the different tables. I have urged that notes are needed, myself, since it's clearly causing confusion. I also see no way to add notes like at Hoopa's page, which suggests they may have to do it anyway. If it were up to me (obviously it isn't, just saying LOL), I'd rather the table be factually correct ignoring the ability, and the ability note explaining things, but maybe I'm late to the party on this discussion as well. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 04:27, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

== New template? ==

I've come with the idea of a new template. Basically, it's a table with all the bonus stats a Pokémon gains per level.

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:MannedTooth/Stats_Per_Level_Gen_3

Let me know what you think, and should I continue working on it so that when it's full we can implement them? Thanks ! ^~^ [[User:MannedTooth|MannedTooth]] ([[User talk:MannedTooth|talk]]) 04:23, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

:I changed the template, since this was was not a good idea, so I've come with something else:

: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:MannedTooth/Items_In_Manga

:Let me know which one is the best? [[User:MannedTooth|MannedTooth]] ([[User talk:MannedTooth|talk]]) 21:33, 30 January 2016 (UTC)
::Personally, I think the first table looks easier on the eyes, but the second table is more efficient. You could try making the second table less green. Also, I'm not too familiar with the manga section of the site, so you might want to go to {{u|Zesty Cactus}} to ask whether such a table is needed. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 21:43, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

== Snover ==

You can tell me why it isn't notworthy that Snover and Abomasnow are the only two non-fairy types who are weak to both Steel and Poison, because that is what the Trivia sector is about in my opinion. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 07:54, 1 February 2016 (UTC)
:Unique type combinations are notable, while unique type combinations ''of weaknesses'' are not. If a Pokémon or an evolutionary family of Pokémon has a unique type combination, any unique type combinations of weaknesses that they may have are already directly implied by the Pokémon's type combination. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 17:55, 1 February 2016 (UTC)
: It is just the only evolutionary line that has this, out of all types, their are no types with multiple weaknesses that have this as well. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 19:28, 1 February 2016 (UTC)
::I don't think you follow what I'm saying. If an evolutionary line has a unique type combination, then naturally it should follow that the types these Pokémon are weak to are unique as well. Stating that the Pokémon have a unique type combination is sufficient; there is no need to further detail the type effectiveness of that type combination. {{p|Snover}} and {{p|Abomasnow}} are the only non-{{t|Fairy}} types weak to both {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Poison}}? That's ''already'' implied through the fact that Snover and Abomasnow are the only {{2t|Grass|Ice}} Pokémon. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 21:48, 1 February 2016 (UTC)
::: I got that part. What I tried to ask you if it isn't nameworthy to tell that out of all the Pokémon evolutionary lines, only Snover and Abomasnow are weak to all the weaknesses of one type, in this case Fairy, neglecting the fact that Normal and Electric only have one weakness. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 16:17, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
::::In that case, then your point just isn't true. {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Cradily}} are weak to all the weaknesses of the {{t|Dark}} type: {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Bug}}. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 17:01, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
:::: They aren't weak to Fairy, which is also a weakness of Dark, since gen VI that is. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 17:05, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::Okay, I just realized I forgot about the Generation VI changes to the type chart. Forgive me for that. You may re-add your trivia point, but please make sure it's worded clearly so that there is no confusion. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 17:09, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::If I may, if you're looking for a counter to "Snover/Abomasnow are unique in this", {{p|Terrakion}} is weak to {{t|Poison}}'s weaknesses.
::::::That said, I would say that this sort of thing is unnotable anyway just because it falls under that nebulous umbrella of "So what?" To try to be more specific, I would say it's trivia for the sake of trivia, which isn't worth our while. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 17:11, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::::...And yet another thing I completely forgot about. Alright, disregard what I said about re-adding the trivia.
:::::::I do believe that a lot of trivia falls under the "So what?" category, so there's a very uncertain line between notable and unnotable trivia. That being said, a trivia policy ''is'' under the works, so that line should hopefully become more clear once it's finalized. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 17:19, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::::: I see it. Even more, all the Fighting/Fire Pokémon are as well. Poison must have slipped my mind, I will remove it again. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 17:24, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::::: How is the trivia I posted on the Fairy page not good trivia, cause if that one isn't, most of the Trivia isn't good trivia. Like the one that says this Pokémon is the only ..../.... type. Can also be categorized as "So What?", some people might not care. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 07:46, 6 April 2016 (UTC)
::::::::::First of all, do not insert a talk page comment in between two other comments in the same section. This ruins the flow of conversation.
::::::::::Second, your trivia was way too specific (i.e.: had too many specific requirements) to be notable. We don't like overly specific trivia. For example, "This Pokémon is the only ..../.... type" is acceptable by {{bp|staff|our}} standards because its requirements aren't too specific. Even more, it's focusing on one Pokémon out of 721 (with known types, as of the time of this comment) and pointing out its uniqueness from all 720 other Pokémon. When you're focusing on one type out of 18, this makes its uniqueness factor go down quite a bit, so the requirements for the trivia about that type really shouldn't be all too specific. Your trivia required:
::::::::::#Be a type paired with the {{t|Grass}} type
::::::::::#Be a type paired with the {{t|Water}} type
::::::::::#Be a type not paired with the {{t|Fire}} type
::::::::::#Be the only type for which all three of the above is true
::::::::::This is just way too specific to be noted.
::::::::::Third, the Fairy ''just'' got introduced. It's not going to be paired up with every type in the generation it's introduced in. It doesn't matter if it's the only type to not be paired with all three starter types. Adding that trivia point would really be "reaching"/"trying too hard" for lack of better terms; it's deliberately searching and bloating up a factoid (i.e.: adding too many specific requirements) in order to make it seem "unique."
::::::::::Fourth, the "so what?" portion isn't really all that subjective, but instead more based on what we ({{bp|staff}} ''and'' members too, really) find appropriate for the purposes of this site, based on what I said above. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 12:38, 6 April 2016 (UTC)
:::::::::::Furthermore, although belated, your trivia point was not even true to begin with. Both {{t|Poison}} and {{t|Ice}} also have not been paired up with the {{t|Fire}} type but have already been paired up with the {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Water}} types. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 17:27, 6 April 2016 (UTC)

== Scans of Generations Ready ==

Need to be a confirmed user on Bulbagarden Archives in order to upload the new images. Thanks, [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 04:53, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
:You can upload your images to an image-hosting site and link them so I can upload them for you. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 04:56, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
::The source of these cards are from RockCarolina an associate of The Charizard Authority. RockCarolina only allows me to view the Photo Album. [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 04:59, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
:::I see that you've asked {{u|Maverick Nate}} the same thing. I'll ask you to hold off on doing anything until you receive his answer, as he is the head of {{bp|Project TCG}}. Until then, just wait for his reply. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 05:20, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
::::Alright, thanks for the quick responses Carmen. [[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 05:27, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::Sorry one more thing. How to I become a confirmed user or autoconfirmed user when the only thing to do there is upload?[[User:SirFinkleBottom|Sir]][[Special:Contributions/SirFinkleBottom|Finkle]][[User talk:SirFinkleBottom|Bottom]] 05:30, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
::::::You're also about to edit the summaries of files (provided they need fixing). --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 05:39, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
:::::::I mean able, not about, but you get the point. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 05:40, 15 February 2016 (UTC)

== Why did you deleted it shows personality ==

Muk seemed joy to massage his shoulders. --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 04:21, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
:We don't need every little detail in the personality sections. Muk's personality was already clear from the content that was already in the section. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 04:24, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
:::It was preety good as other of Ash pokemon didnt show it.--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 04:26, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
::::That doesn't matter; it's incredibly minor and unnecessary. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 04:29, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
:::Ok no prombelm i was wondering are you on fourms can you meet me their i like to ask you somehting on it please--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 04:31, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
::Better may i email you instead please--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 04:32, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
:::[[Special:EmailUser/Carmenstar97|Go ahead]]. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 04:33, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
::ok i did it please give me answer when you have chance--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 04:39, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
Please {{unsigned|SilverioFlame}}
:I have not received any email from you. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 04:53, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
are you sure --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 05:15, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
:Yes, I am sure. Please make sure you're using the following link: [[Special:EmailUser/Carmenstar97|here]]. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 05:17, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
i send it again --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 05:31, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
:if not work please give me your email adderesed please--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 05:32, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
::did it work--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 05:52, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
:::No, it did not. Just email me at carmenstar97@gmail.com --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 05:55, 10 March 2016 (UTC)
I send it --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 06:24, 10 March 2016 (UTC)

== Ash's Torterra ==

And why in the word is the fact that both Torterra, as Turtwig, and Bulbasaur both are the protectors of a sort of village filled with Pokémon. Both protect a Pokémon from Ash and his friends, Either it being an Oddish protecting for Misty, or Ash's Pikachu, thinking it being a wild Pokémon, protecting it for Ash, Dawn and Brock. Afterwards, both are captured. Sounds like perfect trivia for me. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 17:25, 15 March 2016 (UTC)
:While true, it's just not significant enough to include. Also, comparison trivia on Pokémon pages is generally discouraged due to the amount of subjectivity it involves with regards to notability. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 17:36, 15 March 2016 (UTC)
:: Seeing that most of the Trivia I add is almost directly removed again, can you explain to me what the Trivia sector is for? Everything I include is to specific or not neccessary. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 06:36, 16 March 2016 (UTC)
:::The information that belongs in the trivia section really varies depending on the type of article. In general, though, the trivia section is for small little tidbits about the subject of the article that don't really fit anywhere else on the page, yet are interesting and informative enough to include. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 14:02, 16 March 2016 (UTC)

== Sorry ==

Sorry about that, I completely forgot I could edit all the page by one entire time. I promise after the last edit I was programming to do on the page this kind of thing is not going to repeat, I'll edit everything together. Really, it was not my intention to polute the history board I just forgot it :/ {{unsigned|HilbertCalderon}}
:No worries, just remember to preview from now on. Thanks! --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 21:59, 22 March 2016 (UTC)

Sorry about my over editing. I will try preview it next time -Mygs
:That's alright. Just remember to always preview your edits before saving so that you get it right the first time. Also, for future reference, please sign your comments on talk pages with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). If done correctly, it will produce your signature with a link to your talk page as well as a time stamp. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 02:56, 23 March 2016 (UTC)

== About using the roundy templates ==

I have a huge question that I'd really like to ask you. I've been trying to use the roundy templates in the tables, and unfortunately I'm having difficulty in being able to use it on the bottom row of the table. Like for instance, if I try putting it in the same way as it is done with the top row, it does absolutely nothing. I'm not sure if it's a bug with the tables or if I'm actually using it incorrectly.

I try using this code:
<nowiki>
{| class="roundy" style="background: #C3C3C3; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #2C2C2C"
|-
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF;| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| Tile
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Details
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Stairs}}
| align="center"| [[File:StairsUp.png]][[File:StairsDown.png]][[File:StairsDisabled.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Stairs
|
|
|
|
| To further advance in a dungeon, a player must find the stairs. On the last floor of most dungeons, it will take the team out of the dungeon. The stairs can go up or down, depending on if the player is to descend to the dungeon's basement floor or ascend to the top of it.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Warp Points}}
| align="center"| [[File:WarpTrap.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Warp Points
|
|
|
|
| Warp Points are found at the last floor of some optional dungeons. It instantly warps the team out of the dungeon.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Wonder Tile}}
| align="center"| [[File:WonderTile.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Wonder Tile
|
|
|
|
| Varying numbers of these can be found on a floor, if the dungeon contains them at all. If there is a yellow arrow above the player's or partner's head (indicating a stat problem such as lowered defense, accuracy, etc.), stepping on one of these will restore the normal state. However, it also cancels stat increments of the Pokémon.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Rescue Point}}
| align="center"| [[File:RescuePoint.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Rescue Point
|
|
|
|
| Rescue Points are found when atempting friend rescues and appear at the same spot as the fainted Pokémon that are being rescued.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Carpet}}
| {{roundybr|5px}}; align="center"| [[File:KecleonCarpet.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Carpet
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| {{roundybr|5px}}| If the player finds a [[Kecleon Shop]], items are placed on these. The player may either buy or steal the items; however, thieves are confronted by many high-level Kecleon.
|}
</nowiki>
But it ends up turning up like this:
{| class="roundy" style="background: #C3C3C3; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #2C2C2C"
|-
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF;| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| Tile
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Details
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Stairs}}
| align="center"| [[File:StairsUp.png]][[File:StairsDown.png]][[File:StairsDisabled.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Stairs
|
|
|
|
| To further advance in a dungeon, a player must find the stairs. On the last floor of most dungeons, it will take the team out of the dungeon. The stairs can go up or down, depending on if the player is to descend to the dungeon's basement floor or ascend to the top of it.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Warp Points}}
| align="center"| [[File:WarpTrap.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Warp Points
|
|
|
|
| Warp Points are found at the last floor of some optional dungeons. It instantly warps the team out of the dungeon.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Wonder Tile}}
| align="center"| [[File:WonderTile.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Wonder Tile
|
|
|
|
| Varying numbers of these can be found on a floor, if the dungeon contains them at all. If there is a yellow arrow above the player's or partner's head (indicating a stat problem such as lowered defense, accuracy, etc.), stepping on one of these will restore the normal state. However, it also cancels stat increments of the Pokémon.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Rescue Point}}
| align="center"| [[File:RescuePoint.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Rescue Point
|
|
|
|
| Rescue Points are found when atempting friend rescues and appear at the same spot as the fainted Pokémon that are being rescued.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Carpet}}
| {{roundybr|5px}}; align="center"| [[File:KecleonCarpet.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Carpet
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| {{roundybr|5px}}| If the player finds a [[Kecleon Shop]], items are placed on these. The player may either buy or steal the items; however, thieves are confronted by many high-level Kecleon.
|}

The bottom row just simply doesn't show any curved edges. I have to say, I'm terrible at programming, but I'm willing to learn! —[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 12:20, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
:Change your <code><nowiki>{{roundybl|5px}}</nowiki></code> and <code><nowiki>{{roundybr|5px}}</nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki>style="{{roundybl|5px}}"</nowiki></code> and <code><nowiki>style="{{roundybr|5px}}"</nowiki></code>, respectively. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 12:30, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
::I just tried putting it in, but unfortunately the background still has sharp edges on the bottom row. As you can see here:
<code><nowiki>{| class="roundy" style="background: #C3C3C3; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #2C2C2C"
|-
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF;| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| Tile
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Details
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Stairs}}
| align="center"| [[File:StairsUp.png]][[File:StairsDown.png]][[File:StairsDisabled.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Stairs
|
|
|
|
| To further advance in a dungeon, a player must find the stairs. On the last floor of most dungeons, it will take the team out of the dungeon. The stairs can go up or down, depending on if the player is to descend to the dungeon's basement floor or ascend to the top of it.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Warp Points}}
| align="center"| [[File:WarpTrap.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Warp Points
|
|
|
|
| Warp Points are found at the last floor of some optional dungeons. It instantly warps the team out of the dungeon.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Wonder Tile}}
| align="center"| [[File:WonderTile.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Wonder Tile
|
|
|
|
| Varying numbers of these can be found on a floor, if the dungeon contains them at all. If there is a yellow arrow above the player's or partner's head (indicating a stat problem such as lowered defense, accuracy, etc.), stepping on one of these will restore the normal state. However, it also cancels stat increments of the Pokémon.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Rescue Point}}
| align="center"| [[File:RescuePoint.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Rescue Point
|
|
|
|
| Rescue Points are found when atempting friend rescues and appear at the same spot as the fainted Pokémon that are being rescued.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Carpet}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}"; align="center"| [[File:KecleonCarpet.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Carpet
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}"|If the player finds a [[Kecleon Shop]], items are placed on these. The player may either buy or steal the items; however, thieves are confronted by many high-level Kecleon.
|}</nowiki></code>
{| class="roundy" style="background: #C3C3C3; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #2C2C2C"
|-
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF;| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| Tile
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Details
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Stairs}}
| align="center"| [[File:StairsUp.png]][[File:StairsDown.png]][[File:StairsDisabled.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Stairs
|
|
|
|
| To further advance in a dungeon, a player must find the stairs. On the last floor of most dungeons, it will take the team out of the dungeon. The stairs can go up or down, depending on if the player is to descend to the dungeon's basement floor or ascend to the top of it.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Warp Points}}
| align="center"| [[File:WarpTrap.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Warp Points
|
|
|
|
| Warp Points are found at the last floor of some optional dungeons. It instantly warps the team out of the dungeon.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Wonder Tile}}
| align="center"| [[File:WonderTile.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Wonder Tile
|
|
|
|
| Varying numbers of these can be found on a floor, if the dungeon contains them at all. If there is a yellow arrow above the player's or partner's head (indicating a stat problem such as lowered defense, accuracy, etc.), stepping on one of these will restore the normal state. However, it also cancels stat increments of the Pokémon.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Rescue Point}}
| align="center"| [[File:RescuePoint.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Rescue Point
|
|
|
|
| Rescue Points are found when atempting friend rescues and appear at the same spot as the fainted Pokémon that are being rescued.
|- style="background: #FFFFFF"
{{anchor|Carpet}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}"; align="center"| [[File:KecleonCarpet.png]]
| align="center"|
| align="center"| Carpet
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| align="center"| —
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}"|If the player finds a [[Kecleon Shop]], items are placed on these. The player may either buy or steal the items; however, thieves are confronted by many high-level Kecleon.
|}
Is there something else I need to put into the code? —[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 12:47, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
:::There shouldn't be a <code>;</code> between <code><nowiki>style="{{roundybl|5px}}"</nowiki></code> and <code>align="center"</code>. Other than that, the bottom right corner looks fine to me (on Google Chrome). Something worth noting is that on Firefox (and maybe other browsers), even after taking out the <code>;</code>, you will not be able to see the roundy corners. What ''does'' work is taking out the style settings you set for the entire row (after the <code>|-</code> for the last row) and manually placing it in each of the last row's cells' settings. There are also a bunch of style issues with your code that, while technically not wrong, are considered outdated on Bulbapedia, namely the use of <code>align="center"</code>. Coding is a bit hard to explain in words even though I'm trying my best to explain, but perhaps if I fixed up the table code in [[Dungeon tile]], and you viewed the diff, it'd be easier for you to understand? --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 13:02, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
::::That would be fantastic. Thank you so much! I had no idea that the code that was used was outdated. I'm still learning things.—[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 13:12, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
:::::Scratch that, I'm leaving that page alone for now since another staff member wants to edit the content on it as well. Instead, I'll try to explain how we format table code by using your second table and editing it.
:::::This is your second table, exactly as it was when you first posted it:
{| class="roundy" style="background: #C3C3C3; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border: 3px solid #2C2C2C"
|-
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF;| Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| Tile
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md red color}}|R}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|{{color|{{md blue color}}|B}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md time color}}|T}}]][[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|{{color|{{md darkness color}}|D}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|{{color|{{md sky color}}|S}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF"| In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background: #FFFFFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Details
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| style="{{roundybr|5px}}"|If the player finds a [[Kecleon Shop]], items are placed on these. The player may either buy or steal the items; however, thieves are confronted by many high-level Kecleon.
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:::::This is how it is, after fixing up the code:
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background:#C3C3C3; border:3px solid #2C2C2C"
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! style="background:#FFF" | Image[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background:#FFF" | Tile
! style="background:#FFF" | In-game Description{{sup/md|RB}}
! style="background:#FFF" | In-game Description{{sup/md|TD}}
! style="background:#FFF" | In-game Description{{sup/md|S}}
! style="background:#FFF" | In-game Description[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|{{color|{{silver color dark}}|WW}}]]
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Details
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| style="text-align:left; background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | If the player finds a [[Kecleon Shop]], items are placed on these. The player may either buy or steal the items; however, thieves are confronted by many high-level Kecleon.
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:::::Sorry I can't explain in a more efficient way, but if you compare the codes side-by-side and study them for a bit, you should be able to figure out how table code works. If you have any remaining questions, feel free to ask. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 13:38, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
::::::Ah! Thank you so much! After looking at the differences, now I see what you mean about it. I have to take out the code next to the <code><nowiki>|-</nowiki></code>. And also, as you're showing me, it tells me that I have to take out the <code><nowiki>margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;</nowiki></code> code out of the table. I guess that's what was preventing the roundy edges from working on the bottom row. It all makes sense now. Thank you so much! —[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 14:05, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
:::::::Actually, the <code>margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;</code> was ''not'' what was preventing the roundy edges from working. What those do is just start the table 10 pixels from the left and leave 10 pixels of open space below the table. I left them out because they simply weren't needed for this table. What ''was'' preventing the roundy edges from working was the code next to the <code>|-</code>, which was overriding any other style codes for the cells in that row, namely the roundy calls. Like I said earlier, you have to manually insert that code into the style settings for each cell. So the bottom-left cell would get <code><nowiki>| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | <insert content for bottom-left cell></nowiki></code>, the middle cells would get <code>| style="background:#FFF" | <insert content for middle cells></code>, and the bottom-right cell would get <code><nowiki>| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | <insert content for bottom-right cell></nowiki></code>. I hope it's clear now. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 14:17, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
::::::::Ah! Now that totally makes sense. So basically if there's any code in the <code><nowiki>|-</nowiki></code>, it will use that code for the entire row of that table. I have to remember that if there's anything that needs to be inserted on the bottom cells, I have to make sure there isn't any code in that <code><nowiki>|-</nowiki></code> space. I will have to remember that only the middle cells should have codes in the <code><nowiki>|-</nowiki></code> space. Thanks again, I will also work on the other tables on the page and fix them up too. I might also add some tables to the page [[Status ailments in Mystery Dungeon]] too! —[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 14:36, 29 March 2016 (UTC)

== Database in the background ==

Hello Carmen,

I just picked on a random Jr. Admin, hope you don't mind. I am getting back into the RPG gaming aspect of pokemon and am having fun trying to collect all the pokemon in the Gen 3 games. I am a database administrator IRL and I find that I would like to look up the information I want in a database format. Do you know if there is a background database powering the website at all? I would like to be able to query information to make lists of pokemon based on specific games or find all pokemon on a given route or things like that. I'd be willing to create a database of this information, but before I take on such an endeavor I'd like to know if someone has done it before me.

Thanks,
Charmeister [[User:Charmeister|Charmeister]] ([[User talk:Charmeister|talk]]) 19:50, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
:I'm not entirely sure what you're talking about, but as far as I'm concerned, there is no sort of background database powering the website. I don't think we need one, but then again, I'm not sure. Things concerning the inner workings of the site are out of my reach, so I am definitely not the person to ask. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 22:08, 29 March 2016 (UTC)

== Ninja ==

I think you've misunderstood, I changed the category to Ninja because Ninjas in incorrect. The plural of Ninja is Ninja, just as the plural of sheep is sheep, examples of this are even in the Pokémon games and anime. [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 15:03, 3 April 2016 (UTC)
:"Ninjas" is also correct. "Ninja" as a plural is used to reflect the word's Japanese origin, since Japanese words don't really differentiate between singular and plural (as far as I'm concerned). However, this is an English wiki, so we use "ninjas". If you would cite more specific examples of "ninja" being used as a plural in the games and anime, however, this would be a case more worth considering. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 15:35, 3 April 2016 (UTC)
::The description of Mahognay town in HGSS and a character in XY099 use the plural Ninja. Ninjas is an americanisation, commonly used but still incorrect. [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 16:05, 3 April 2016 (UTC)
:::Kagetomo told Ippei to "look after my Ninja". Many characters have reffered to the "art of the ninja" rather than 'the art of the ninjas' {{unsigned|05308}}
::::I want to point out that "ninjas" is used in Mahogany's map description in-game, and "ninjas" has been used in character quotes in-game as well. On top of that, dictionaries disagree that it's incorrect English usage, and {{wp|ninja|Wikipedia}} also notes that it can be ninjas in English. [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 16:29, 3 April 2016 (UTC)
:::::'''''Welcome to the Home of the Ninja!'''''{{sup/2|GSC}} or '''''Home of the Ninja'''''{{sup/4|HGSS}} (Japanese: '''ようこそ　にんじゃの　さとへ''' ''Welcome to the home of the ninja.''), not home of the ninjas.

I'd also like to point out that wikipeida can make a similur mistsake to Bulbapedia as they are simalu websites in nature. As I said, ninjas is an americanisation and is often used and not believed to be incorrect. [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 16:39, 3 April 2016 (UTC)
:"A town with a suspicious air to it. It's a hiding place for ninjas." Right there on the page, just below the town description you're quoting. And Wikipedia pulled its citation of "ninjas" from two dictionaries, one American and one British. Are you going to say those dictionaries are wrong? Because if it's in a reputable dictionary, it's acceptable English and cannot be wrong by English standards (until a time it's changed) because it's ''recognized as correct''. [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 16:55, 3 April 2016 (UTC)

::"Ninjas" has been used in-game (non-exhaustive list):
::*''"Master KOGA comes from a long line of ninjas."'', Pokémon Red, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen
::*''"It's amazing how ninja can terrify even now!"'', Pokémon Red and Blue
::*''"Listen, don't you think my POKéMON are kind of like ninjas?"'', Pokémon XD
::*''"We ninjas appear where you least expect us!"'', Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
::*''"There are several kinds of ninjas. Are you an Iga or a Kouga ninja?"'', Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
::*''"I'm Janine! The essence of ninjas' moves obtained by training! Feel the horror from the Poison-type Pokémon who've mastered it."'', Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

::"Ninja" is also used as a plural in-game (non-exhaustive list):
::*''"Ninja have a long history of using animals!"'', Pokémon Red and Blue
::*''"We ninja conceal ourselves under our camouflage cloaks. I bet you didn't know where I was!"'', Pokémon Emerald
::*''"We ninja conceal ourselves under our invisibility cloaks. I bet you didn’t know where I was!"'', Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
::*''"We ninja make the papier-mâché for our invisibility cloaks by hand!"'', Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
::"Ninja" is also used as a plural in ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'' around 2:14.

::Many dictionaries [http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/240489 list] [http://www.dictionary.com/browse/ninja both] [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ninja as] correct. The argument really shouldn't be about which is correct (because both are correct). --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 17:03, 3 April 2016 (UTC)

== Why stick to the present? ==

You said to stick to the present tense here, http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Vital_Spirit_(Ability)&diff=2430808&oldid=2430801
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However the Dream World shut down, so... you see where I'm going with this? [[User:Unowninator|Unowninator]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 03:48, 20 April 2016 (UTC)
:Normally, descriptions for game mechanics, such as moves and Abilities, should be written in the present tense. But since you brought up the point that the Dream World is no longer accessible, so that specific characteristic of Vital Spirit can no longer be performed...I think this would be a case in which it is okay to use the past tense. You can change it back, but please do mention (in the article, right after that sentence) that this specific effect can no longer occur because the Dream World shut down, since that fact is quite relevant. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 04:30, 20 April 2016 (UTC)
Done, thanks. [[User:Unowninator|Unowninator]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 04:42, 20 April 2016 (UTC)

== Helping ==

Thank you for the tip, I am very thankfull for that! {{unsigned|Kenzey}}
:No problem. Also, for future reference, please sign your talk page comments with four tildes <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 16:20, 23 April 2016 (UTC)
I have to learn many to be so good as you kenzey 16:27, 23 April 2016 (UTC)

== Making new pages ==

Hello Carmen,
I think we should add more movie character pages specifically pokemon such as Latios and Latias from M18.--[[User:AshKetchumonfirex90|AshKetchumonfirex90]] ([[User talk:AshKetchumonfirex90|talk]]) 02:31, 24 April 2016 (UTC)[[User:AshKetchumonfirex90|AshKetchumonfirex90]].
:I'm not ''that'' up to date with the Pokémon movies, so I'm not the one to ask about specific Pokémon in recent movies. However, in general, movie Pokémon do not get their own pages unless they were the main characters in that movie or if their role was significant in the plot, as per our {{DL|Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Anime|notability requirements}}, point 6. If you believe that there ''is'' a Pokémon that does satisfy those requirements, you can create a draft of the Pokémon's page in your userspace (after becoming {{bp|Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed}}) at <code>User:AshKetchumonfirex90/<pagename></code> and then contact our Head of Anime, {{u|Pokemaster97}}, listing reasons why you think that Pokémon deserves its own page. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 02:44, 24 April 2016 (UTC)

== The unaired episodes ==

I feel that since we know the basic important events from those episodes based on the trailer, they should be on the timeline so that people can know how the whole meteorite plot wrapped up. I added the note that they were not aired in the dub and later retconned out of canon, so does that help? {{unsigned|Lawrence}}
:It's not our job to assume how events carry out. If the episodes never aired, then as far as we know (for 100% certainty), there is just a gaping hole in the plot, which won't be filled up until the episodes air (if they ever ''do'' air, that is). We can't do anything about that. We're not going to say that certain events happened if they were never shown to happen. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 16:50, 24 April 2016 (UTC)
:: But we're not assuming anything, all the events I listed are things we clearly SEE happen in the trailer and read in official blurbs released about the episodes prior to being pulled. There have been cases of events being posted before episodes even air based on previews and common logic, so what's the difference here? {{unsigned|Lawrence}}
:::Still, the episodes have not aired. The case with events being posted before episodes even air is that they are all commented out with <code><nowiki></nowiki></code>. They then get unhidden ''after'' the episode actually airs. If [[BW023 (unaired)]] and [[BW024 (unaired)]] ever get aired, the events can get unhidden ''after'' the episodes air. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 17:01, 24 April 2016 (UTC)

== Move images for "unreleased" moves ==

For moves such as {{m|Light of Ruin}} and {{m|Thousand Waves}}, would it be alright to upload move screenshots even if no Pokemon knowing that move has been officially released? For example, {{m|Thousand Arrows}} depicts {{p|Zygarde}} using that move, and [[Talk:Thousand Waves (move)]] mentions something about "obvious that it's intended for Zygarde". For LoR, on the other hand, the move is programmed into the learnset of Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}} (although that Pokemon cannot be legitimately obtained as of now). [[User:Chenzw|Chenzw]] ([[User talk:Chenzw|talk]]) 02:53, 14 May 2016 (UTC)
:It's alright to upload them. You should aim to make the screenshots look as legitimate as possible, as in, have the move being performed by the Pokémon that the move is most likely intended for. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 03:33, 14 May 2016 (UTC)

== Inconsistencies ==

Hello Carmen

I have spotted some inconsistencies between the textgrids the "pokémons in other languages" and "berries in other languages" use.
The ones that the pokémons use are much easier to edit and alter than the current ones the berries use. Does it mind anyone if I change all the "berries in other languages" to the ones the pokémons use and making it so the borders of the grids match the colours of the berries? [[User:Gerrie333|Gerrie333]] ([[User talk:Gerrie333|talk]]) 22:33, 15 May 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Void

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Definitely merge. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 22:21, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
:Finally someone saw it. "Void" appears to be a fan term, but Gamefreak named it Mystery Zone in generation IV, so that is the official name. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:37, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
::I dunno. The void I see to be different than the Mystery Zone. The void's the black parts of the map. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:10, 9 May 2010 (UTC)
:::But it's part of the Mystery Zone... [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:23, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::::No, no merge. The void =/= Mystery Zone. The void can name itself after any part of the game, trust me I've entered it many times using tweaking. (I know this is a little late.) [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 00:48, 29 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::@TTE: The black parts on the map is part of the Mystery Zone. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 00:28, 3 June 2010 (UTC)
::::::No, because in fact when in it random area names will pop up. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 06:14, 3 June 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Despite originally suggesting the move, I now think otherwise. When you are in a building, you can see void around the edges. The Mystery Zone contains more than just black nothingness, which is what void is. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:59, 3 June 2010 (UTC)
::::::::I too am against the merge, for the reasons already stated on this page by OnwageMuch and SnorlaxMonster. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 02:16, 25 August 2010 (UTC)
Majority rules, I'll take it off. It's been too long anyway. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 04:31, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

Out of Bounds

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#REDIRECT [[Out of Bounds (Void)]]

Void

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{{unsatisfactory}}
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[[File:Mystery Zone.png|thumb|256px|The void south of [[Lake Verity]]]]
The '''void''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|壁|かべ}}の{{tt|中|なか}}}}'''<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/adaj/info/index.html</ref> ''inside the walls'') is the black area that surrounds indoor areas in the [[Pokémon games]]. All areas, indoors and outdoors, are surrounded by a tiled image, or in the case of [[Generation IV]], an [[Mystery Zone|empty area]]. For most routes and cities, this tiled area is trees or water, or even rocky cliffs; however, as indoor areas tend to take up a small part of the screen, they must be filled with a blank tile to complete the illusion of being just a small part of a continuous world.

From Generations I to III, the void is completely inaccessible, and attempting to walk into it using a walk-through-walls code only results in the game crashing.

In Generation IV, the void is minimally programmed, as the player's location in Sinnoh's over world corresponds to the location they would enter in [[the Underground]], and can be accessed through glitches, such as the [[Surf glitch]] and [[tweaking]]. Though the area between route and city areas remains covered in impassable trees, the void around an indoors area is, for the most part, clear to walking or running. Despite this, it can lock a player in, and the player can save here, leading to a potential need to restart the game from the beginning. However, accessing the void in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} can lead to a player being able to access [[Seabreak Path]] and [[Newmoon Island]], and therefore the ability to capture {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}, without the need for an official [[event item]].

In [[Generation V]], the void can be seen when riding the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel in [[Nimbasa City]].

There is no known way of entering the void without hacking in [[Generation VI]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
* [[Mystery Zone]]

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Talk:Void

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Void

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Shadow Pokémon

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Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

[[File:Shadow Pokémon.png|thumb|220px|A Shadow {{p|Croconaw}} in {{g|Colosseum}}]]
[[File:249Lugia-Shadow XD 2.png|thumb|250px|[[Shadow Lugia]] (XD001) from {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}]]
'''Shadow Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''ダークポケモン''' ''Dark Pokémon'') are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that are being used for wrongful acts because they had the doors to their hearts shut artificially, a process created and carried out by [[Cipher]] in the [[Orre]] region. Collecting Shadow Pokémon through [[snagging]] and restoring them to normal by [[purification|purifying]] them is the main goal of {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}.

==Creation and behavior==
Shadow Pokémon are created through an undisclosed process that removes the Pokémon's emotions, turning it into a soulless fighting machine. [[Ein]], creator of the process and Cipher's head scientist at the time of Colosseum, refers to this process as "shutting the door to their hearts". In XD, Cipher's science division refines and upgrades the process, allowing many Shadow Pokémon to be produced simultaneously. The head of the science division, Cipher Admin [[Lovrina]], also works on stabilizing the process to increase resistance to purification; her ultimate goal is to create a Shadow Pokémon that is completely impossible to purify.

While normal Pokémon are generally friendly and trusting creatures, Shadow Pokémon are not hesitant to attack with full force, using [[Shadow move]]s, such as {{m|Shadow Rush}}. Likewise, they do not attack only other Pokémon, and will actually attack Trainers. Shadow Pokémon can sometimes be overwhelmed by their emotions, indicating the relative instability of their Shadow state, and will sometimes enter a state known as [[Hyper Mode]] in Colosseum and [[Reverse Mode]] in XD. This state will be triggered more often the closer the Pokémon is to purification, making them generally more difficult to battle with until they are ultimately purified. A Pokémon in this state can be cured of it by calling to it in battle or use of a [[scent]], as well as several other methods, or can recover on its own.

An interesting quirk about Shadow Pokémon is their inability to be differentiated from normal Pokémon by all but those with certain abilities or tools. Shadow Pokémon emit a normally invisible dark aura that normal Pokémon do not, which so far has only been able to be detected by [[Rui]] through an innate ability, and [[Michael]] with his [[Aura Reader]].

Shadow Pokémon cannot level up, and any experience and [[effort values]] they gain in battle will be held until they are purified, at which point it will be awarded en masse.

===Differences between Colosseum and XD===
Although the concept of Shadow Pokémon remains basically the same between the two games, there are some differences:
* The effectiveness of different purification actions in Colosseum is on average greater than the same actions in XD, but at the same time, the average magnitude of a Shadow Pokémon's full [[Heart Gauge]] is larger in Colosseum than in XD.
* Shadow Pokémon in the first game sometimes enter Hyper Mode, but in XD they enter Reverse Mode instead.
** In Hyper Mode, a Pokémon may attack its Trainer, but in Reverse Mode, they will not.
** While in Reverse Mode, a Pokémon hurts itself after every turn, whereas a Pokémon in Hyper Mode incurs no self-damage.
* In Pokémon Colosseum, [[Shadow move]]s have neutral effectiveness against all types, but in Pokémon XD, Shadow moves are super effective on non-Shadow Pokémon and not very effective on other Shadow Pokémon.
* In Colosseum, the only Shadow move that Shadow Pokémon can know is {{m|Shadow Rush}}, but in XD, Shadow Rush is one of many Shadow moves. Also, Shadow Rush's power is weaker in XD.

==Relationship with Trainers==
Strangely enough, a Shadow Pokémon that isn't under the care of the player will not enter Hyper Mode / Reverse Mode or apparently reduce its Heart Gauge, although a Shadow Pokémon the player controls will purify itself just by being in the Trainer's party.

An important difference between Colosseum and XD is the number of Shadow Pokémon each Cipher member carries: in Colosseum, each NPC Trainer only carries one at a time; in XD there are many Trainers with two or more Shadow Pokémon in their team, the first one being encountered at the [[Cipher Key Lair]], and the final boss of the game has seven Shadow Pokémon under his care. This may be a result of the large number of Shadow Pokémon in XD.

==Gameplay differences between Shadow and non-Shadow Pokémon==
The Trainer of a Shadow Pokémon cannot do any of the following with it until it is purified:
* Level it up (when it is purified, it gains all the exp. accumulated as a Shadow Pokémon).
* Evolve it (evolves when gaining exp.)
* Use a {{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}} on it.
* Change the order of its moves.
* Delete its moves.
* Give it a nickname (due to not having an OT or ID).
* Trade it.
* Participate in Battle Mode with it.
* Enter it in battles at [[Phenac Stadium]].
* Enter it in battles at [[Orre Colosseum]].

==Purification==
{{main|Purification}}
A Shadow Pokémon's purification process will begin as soon as it has been snagged, which is directly indicated by its [[Heart Gauge]]. Replacing the [[experience]] bar, the Heart Gauge monitors how close the Pokémon is to being fully purified, with the dark purple fill gradually depleting.

Pokémon can be purified from their Shadow state in several ways with varying effectiveness:
* '''Walking around:''' A Shadow Pokémon carried with the player in their [[party]] will open its heart a bit every 256 steps.
* '''Battling:''' A Shadow Pokémon sent into {{pkmn|battle}} will open its heart a bit. Battling is also the only way a Shadow Pokémon can enter Hyper Mode or Reverse Mode.
* '''Calling:''' If a Shadow Pokémon is in Hyper Mode or Reverse Mode, calling to it will return it to its senses and open its heart somewhat.
* '''Massaging:''' Using special [[Scent]]s, Shadow Pokémon can be massaged to open their heart.
* '''Day Care:''' In Colosseum only, a Shadow Pokémon put into the {{pkmn|Day Care}} in [[Agate Village]] will open its heart for every 256 steps the player takes. In Pokémon XD, Shadow Pokémon are not accepted by the Day Care.
* '''Celebi:''' In Colosseum, using a [[Time Flute]], the player can call {{p|Celebi}} to instantly purify a Shadow Pokémon.
* '''Purify Chamber:''' Between Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD, a [[Purify Chamber|special chamber]] was developed in the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]] that can quickly purify Shadow Pokémon.

==Nature and stats==
A Shadow Pokémon, when encountered, is generated in the same way that a [[wild Pokémon]] is generated in the [[Generation III]] games, with its [[personality value]] and [[individual values]] generated together and no [[effort values]]. Shadow Pokémon don't have a set Nature or a set gender, but once encountered, the personality value, Nature and IVs are saved to the memory for the Shadow Monitor to be able to keep track of their exact status and location. This means that once a Shadow Pokémon is encountered for the first time, its Nature, IVs and gender will remain the same for the rest of the game, even if the player fails to capture it or is forced to re-battle it later.

==List of Shadow Pokémon==
{{main|List of Shadow Pokémon}}

==Shiny Shadow Pokémon==
{{main|List of glitches in Generation III#Shiny Shadow Pokémon glitch|List of glitches in Generation III}}
In {{g|Colosseum}}, like in the main series games, there is a 1/8192 chance of a Shadow Pokémon being Shiny; however, when a Shiny Shadow Pokémon is captured, it is highly improbable that the Pokémon will retain Shininess. Conversely, when an ordinary Shadow Pokémon is captured, there is still the 1/8192 chance of that Pokémon becoming Shiny when it is sent to the player's party or the [[Pokémon Storage System]]. Shininess is retained through [[purification]].

However, in {{Pokémon XD}}, this glitch was corrected. When the game calculates a personality value, it checks against the player's ID numbers and the opponent's ID numbers. If the game were to generate a Shiny personality value, it would then recalculate the personality value until it would not be Shiny with either the player's or the opponent's ID numbers. As a consequence of fixing this glitch from {{g|Colosseum}} in {{Pokémon XD}}, the game ensures that all Shadow Pokémon are never Shiny. This defeats the still-popular rumor that Shadow Pokémon can be shiny after [[purification]]; all of these values are determined when they are encountered for the first time and are not linked to purification in any way.

==In other games==
[[File:Pokkén Shadow Mewtwo.png|thumb|230px|Shadow Mewtwo in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
In November 2015, a new character called Shadow Mewtwo (Japanese: '''ダークミュウツー''' ''Dark Mewtwo'') was revealed for [[Pokkén Tournament]], notably having the same prefix as the Shadow Pokémon in Colosseum and XD in both Japanese and English. In the past, [[Anne (game)|Anne]] was almost possessed by a [[Synergy Stone|Shadow Synergy Stone]] but was saved by Mewtwo, whom the Shadow Synergy Stone took control of and merged with instead. Under the influence of the Shadow Synergy Stone, Shadow Mewtwo traveled around [[Ferrum]], draining Gaia power from the normal Synergy Stones and continually increasing its own power. Shadow Mewtwo is eventually defeated in battle by the player, after which Anne uses the power of the Synergy Stone contained in her brooch to separate the Shadow Synergy Stone from Mewtwo and restore it to normal.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
*Shadow Pokémon are the only kind of Pokémon that can be caught from another {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

==In other languages==
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|es=Pokémon Oscuro
|fr=Pokémon Obscur
|nl=Schaduw Pokémon
|it=Pokémon Ombra
|pt=Shadow Pokémon
}}

[[Category:Pokémon Colosseum]]
[[Category:Pokémon XD]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Variant Pokémon]]

[[de:Crypto-Pokémon]]
[[fr:Pokémon Obscur]]
[[it:Pokémon Ombra]]
[[ja:ダークポケモン]]
[[pt:Shadow Pokémon]]

Shadow Pokémon

2016-05-09T19:03:34Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

[[File:Shadow Pokémon.png|thumb|220px|A Shadow {{p|Croconaw}} in {{g|Colosseum}}]]
[[File:249Lugia-Shadow XD 2.png|thumb|250px|[[Shadow Lugia]] (XD001) from {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}]]
'''Shadow Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''ダークポケモン''' ''Dark Pokémon'') are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that are being used for wrongful acts because they had the doors to their hearts shut artificially, a process created and carried out by [[Cipher]] in the [[Orre]] region. Collecting Shadow Pokémon through [[snagging]] and restoring them to normal by [[purification|purifying]] them is the main goal of {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}.

==Creation and behavior==
Shadow Pokémon are created through an undisclosed process that removes the Pokémon's emotions, turning it into a soulless fighting machine. [[Ein]], creator of the process and Cipher's head scientist at the time of Colosseum, refers to this process as "shutting the door to their hearts". In XD, Cipher's science division refines and upgrades the process, allowing many Shadow Pokémon to be produced simultaneously. The head of the science division, Cipher Admin [[Lovrina]], also works on stabilizing the process to increase resistance to purification; her ultimate goal is to create a Shadow Pokémon that is completely impossible to purify.

While normal Pokémon are generally friendly and trusting creatures, Shadow Pokémon are not hesitant to attack with full force, using [[Shadow move]]s, such as {{m|Shadow Rush}}. Likewise, they do not attack only other Pokémon, and will actually attack Trainers. Shadow Pokémon can sometimes be overwhelmed by their emotions, indicating the relative instability of their Shadow state, and will sometimes enter a state known as [[Hyper Mode]] in Colosseum and [[Reverse Mode]] in XD. This state will be triggered more often the closer the Pokémon is to purification, making them generally more difficult to battle with until they are ultimately purified. A Pokémon in this state can be cured of it by calling to it in battle or use of a [[scent]], as well as several other methods, or can recover on its own.

An interesting quirk about Shadow Pokémon is their inability to be differentiated from normal Pokémon by all but those with certain abilities or tools. Shadow Pokémon emit a normally invisible dark aura that normal Pokémon do not, which so far has only been able to be detected by [[Rui]] through an innate ability, and [[Michael]] with his [[Aura Reader]].

Shadow Pokémon cannot level up, and any experience and [[effort values]] they gain in battle will be held until they are purified, at which point it will be awarded en masse.

===Differences between Colosseum and XD===
Although the concept of Shadow Pokémon remains basically the same between the two games, there are some differences:
* The effectiveness of different purification actions in Colosseum is on average greater than the same actions in XD, but at the same time, the average magnitude of a Shadow Pokémon's full [[Heart Gauge]] is larger in Colosseum than in XD.
* Shadow Pokémon in the first game sometimes enter Hyper Mode, but in XD they enter Reverse Mode instead.
** In Hyper Mode, a Pokémon may attack its Trainer, but in Reverse Mode, they will not.
** While in Reverse Mode, a Pokémon hurts itself after every turn, whereas a Pokémon in Hyper Mode incurs no self-damage.
* In Pokémon Colosseum, [[Shadow move]]s have neutral effectiveness against all types, but in Pokémon XD, Shadow moves are super effective on non-Shadow Pokémon and not very effective on other Shadow Pokémon.
* In Colosseum, the only Shadow move that Shadow Pokémon can know is {{m|Shadow Rush}}, but in XD, Shadow Rush is one of many Shadow moves. Also, Shadow Rush's power is weaker in XD.

==Relationship with Trainers==
Strangely enough, a Shadow Pokémon that isn't under the care of the player will not enter Hyper Mode / Reverse Mode or apparently reduce its Heart Gauge, although a Shadow Pokémon the player controls will purify itself just by being in the Trainer's party.

An important difference between Colosseum and XD is the number of Shadow Pokémon each Cipher member carries: in Colosseum, each NPC Trainer only carries one at a time; in XD there are many Trainers with two or more Shadow Pokémon in their team, the first one being encountered at the [[Cipher Key Lair]], and the final boss of the game has seven Shadow Pokémon under his care. This may be a result of the large number of Shadow Pokémon in XD.

==Gameplay differences between Shadow and non-Shadow Pokémon==
The Trainer of a Shadow Pokémon cannot do any of the following with it until it is purified:
* Level it up (when it is purified, it gains all the exp. accumulated as a Shadow Pokémon).
* Evolve it (evolves when gaining exp.)
* Use a {{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}} on it.
* Change the order of its moves.
* Delete its moves.
* Give it a nickname (due to not having an OT or ID).
* Trade it.
* Participate in Battle Mode with it.
* Enter it in battles at [[Phenac Stadium]].
* Enter it in battles at [[Orre Colosseum]].

==Purification==
{{main|Purification}}
A Shadow Pokémon's purification process will begin as soon as it has been snagged, which is directly indicated by its [[Heart Gauge]]. Replacing the [[experience]] bar, the Heart Gauge monitors how close the Pokémon is to being fully purified, with the dark purple fill gradually depleting.

Pokémon can be purified from their Shadow state in several ways with varying effectiveness:
* '''Walking around:''' A Shadow Pokémon carried with the player in their [[party]] will open its heart a bit every 256 steps.
* '''Battling:''' A Shadow Pokémon sent into {{pkmn|battle}} will open its heart a bit. Battling is also the only way a Shadow Pokémon can enter Hyper Mode or Reverse Mode.
* '''Calling:''' If a Shadow Pokémon is in Hyper Mode or Reverse Mode, calling to it will return it to its senses and open its heart somewhat.
* '''Massaging:''' Using special [[Scent]]s, Shadow Pokémon can be massaged to open their heart.
* '''Day Care:''' In Colosseum only, a Shadow Pokémon put into the {{pkmn|Day Care}} in [[Agate Village]] will open its heart for every 256 steps the player takes. In Pokémon XD, Shadow Pokémon are not accepted by the Day Care.
* '''Celebi:''' In Colosseum, using a [[Time Flute]], the player can call {{p|Celebi}} to instantly purify a Shadow Pokémon.
* '''Purify Chamber:''' Between Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD, a [[Purify Chamber|special chamber]] was developed in the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]] that can quickly purify Shadow Pokémon.

==Nature and stats==
A Shadow Pokémon, when encountered, is generated in the same way that a [[wild Pokémon]] is generated in the [[Generation III]] games, with its [[personality value]] and [[individual values]] generated together and no [[effort values]]. Shadow Pokémon don't have a set Nature or a set gender, but once encountered, the personality value, Nature and IVs are saved to the memory for the Shadow Monitor to be able to keep track of their exact status and location. This means that once a Shadow Pokémon is encountered for the first time, its Nature, IVs and gender will remain the same for the rest of the game, even if the player fails to capture it or is forced to re-battle it later.

==List of Shadow Pokémon==
{{main|List of Shadow Pokémon}}

==Shiny Shadow Pokémon==
{{main|List of glitches in Generation III#Shiny Shadow Pokémon glitch|List of glitches in Generation III}}
In {{g|Colosseum}}, like in the main series games, there is a 1/8192 chance of a Shadow Pokémon being Shiny; however, when a Shiny Shadow Pokémon is captured, it is highly improbable that the Pokémon will retain Shininess. Conversely, when an ordinary Shadow Pokémon is captured, there is still the 1/8192 chance of that Pokémon becoming Shiny when it is sent to the player's party or the [[Pokémon Storage System]]. Shininess is retained through [[purification]].

However, in {{Pokémon XD}}, this glitch was corrected. When the game calculates a personality value, it checks against the player's ID numbers and the opponent's ID numbers. If the game were to generate a Shiny personality value, it would then recalculate the personality value until it would not be Shiny with either the player's or the opponent's ID numbers. As a consequence of fixing this glitch from {{g|Colosseum}} in {{Pokémon XD}}, the game ensures that all Shadow Pokémon are never Shiny. This defeats the still-popular rumor that Shadow Pokémon can be shiny after [[purification]]; all of these values are determined when they are encountered for the first time and are not linked to purification in any way.

==In other games==
[[File:Pokkén Shadow Mewtwo.png|thumb|230px|Shadow Mewtwo in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
In November 2015, a new character called Shadow Mewtwo (Japanese: '''ダークミュウツー''' ''Dark Mewtwo'') was revealed for [[Pokkén Tournament]], notably having the same prefix as the Shadow Pokémon in Colosseum and XD in both Japanese and English. In the past, [[Anne (game)|Anne]] was almost possessed by a [[Synergy Stone|Shadow Synergy Stone]] but was saved by Mewtwo, whom the Shadow Synergy Stone took control of and merged with instead. Under the influence of the Shadow Synergy Stone, Shadow Mewtwo traveled around [[Ferrum]], draining Gaia power from the normal Synergy Stones and continually increasing its own power. Shadow Mewtwo is eventually defeated in battle by the player, after which Anne uses the power of the Synergy Stone contained in her brooch to separate the Shadow Synergy Stone from Mewtwo and restore it to normal.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
*Shadow Pokémon are the only kind of Pokémon that can be caught from another {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{shadow color light}}|bordercolor={{shadow color dark}}
|de=Crypto-Pokémon
|es=Pokémon Oscuro
|fr=Pokémon Obscur
|nl=Schaduw Pokémon
|it=Pokémon Ombra
|pt=Shadow Pokémon
}}

[[Category:Pokémon Colosseum]]
[[Category:Pokémon XD]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Variant Pokémon]]

[[de:Crypto-Pokémon]]
[[fr:Pokémon Obscur]]
[[nl:Schaduw Pokémon]]
[[it:Pokémon Ombra]]
[[ja:ダークポケモン]]
[[pt:Shadow Pokémon]]
[[nl:Schaduw Pokémon]]

Shadow Pokémon

2016-05-09T19:02:57Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

Shadow Pokémon

2016-05-09T19:02:07Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

Shadow Pokémon

2016-05-09T18:58:59Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

Void

2016-05-08T16:05:39Z

Gerrie333: /* Intro */

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;;[[File:Mystery Zone.png|thumb|256px|The void south of [[Lake Verity]]]]
The '''void''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|壁|かべ}}の{{tt|中|なか}}}}'''<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/adaj/info/index.html</ref> ''inside the walls'') is the black area that surrounds indoor areas in the [[Pokémon games]]. All areas, indoors and outdoors, are surrounded by a tiled image, or in the case of [[Generation IV]], an [[Mystery Zone|empty area]]. For most routes and cities, this tiled area is trees or water, or even rocky cliffs; however, as indoor areas tend to take up a small part of the screen, they must be filled with a blank tile to complete the illusion of being just a small part of a continuous world.

From Generations I to III, the void is completely inaccessible, and attempting to walk into it using a walk-through-walls code only results in the game crashing.

In Generation IV, the void is minimally programmed, as the player's location in Sinnoh's over world corresponds to the location they would enter in [[the Underground]], and can be accessed through glitches, such as the [[Surf glitch]] and [[tweaking]]. Though the area between route and city areas remains covered in impassable trees, the void around an indoors area is, for the most part, clear to walking or running. Despite this, it can lock a player in, and the player can save here, leading to a potential need to restart the game from the beginning. However, accessing the void in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} can lead to a player being able to access [[Seabreak Path]] and [[Newmoon Island]], and therefore the ability to capture {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}, without the need for an official [[event item]].

There is no known way of entering the void without hacking in [[Generation V]]. In [[Generation V]] the void can also be seen when riding the ferris wheel in [[Nimbasa City]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
* [[Mystery Zone]]

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Void

2016-05-08T15:54:27Z

Gerrie333:

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;;[[File:Mystery Zone.png|thumb|256px|The void south of [[Lake Verity]]]]
The '''void''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|壁|かべ}}の{{tt|中|なか}}}}'''<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/adaj/info/index.html</ref> ''inside the walls'') is the black area that surrounds indoor areas in the [[Pokémon games]]. All areas, indoors and outdoors, are surrounded by a tiled image, or in the case of [[Generation IV]], an [[Mystery Zone|empty area]]. For most routes and cities, this tiled area is trees or water, or even rocky cliffs; however, as indoor areas tend to take up a small part of the screen, they must be filled with a blank tile to complete the illusion of being just a small part of a continuous world.

From Generations I to III, the void is completely inaccessible, and attempting to walk into it using a walk-through-walls code only results in the game crashing.

In Generation IV, the void is minimally programmed, as the player's location in Sinnoh's over world corresponds to the location they would enter in [[the Underground]], and can be accessed through glitches, such as the [[Surf glitch]] and [[tweaking]]. Though the area between route and city areas remains covered in impassable trees, the void around an indoors area is, for the most part, clear to walking or running. Despite this, it can lock a player in, and the player can save here, leading to a potential need to restart the game from the beginning. However, accessing the void in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} can lead to a player being able to access [[Seabreak Path]] and [[Newmoon Island]], and therefore the ability to capture {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}, without the need for an official [[event item]].

There is no known way of entering the void without hacking in [[Generation VI]]. In [[Generation VI]] the void can also be seen when riding the ferris wheel in [[Nimbasa City]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
* [[Mystery Zone]]

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{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Terminology]]

Pokémon Egg

2016-05-08T13:42:46Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

[[File:SugimoriEggs.png|right|thumb|235px|Eggs of {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Elekid}}]]
[[File:Hatching Egg V.png|frame|right|A {{p|Larvesta}} hatching from its Egg.]]
A '''Pokémon Egg''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンのタマゴ''' ''Pokémon egg'') is an object from which most {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are known to hatch. An Egg's shell will usually have a pattern that reflects the appearance of the Pokémon developing inside, though in the games, this is not the case.

Pokémon Eggs are produced by {{pkmn|breeding}} two Pokémon of a compatible [[Egg Group]] and opposite gender together and will contain, by default, the lowest species in the evolutionary line of the mother. According to a girl in [[Solaceon Town]], where one of many [[Pokémon Day Care]]s are located, no one has ever seen a Pokémon lay an Egg, and thus, it is not confirmed that this is how they appear. According to a {{tc|Monsieur}} in [[Coumarine City]], Eggs are not actually eggs and are more like "cradles".

Some Pokémon, known as [[baby Pokémon]], are also found by hatching them from an Egg created by their evolved forms, either naturally or through use of a held [[incense]]. Unlike other species {{egg|Undiscovered|which cannot breed}}, baby Pokémon evolve into species which can do so. The majority of [[Legendary Pokémon]] cannot breed in captivity, and thus cannot produce Eggs of themselves. However, a notable exception is made with {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}, which both produce Phione Eggs if bred with {{p|Ditto}}.

==In the games==
Pokémon Eggs have appeared in all games where Pokémon breeding has been available, and were a major plot point in [[Generation II]], in which they were introduced. They have also appeared in several side games.

===Mechanics===
[[File:Egg Gen II.png|frame|right|An Egg's status screen in [[Generation II]]]]
The amount of time left until a Pokémon hatches from its Egg is determined by the number of [[Egg cycles]] (which are measured in steps) that the player walks when it is in the party (including movement on a [[Bicycle]] or while {{m|Surf}}ing). In-game [[time]] has no direct bearing on Egg hatching.

Eggs utilize the same memory allocation as Pokémon, so the coding structure is very similar. What would be the [[friendship]] value in a Pokémon is the [[Egg cycle]] count for an Egg. Unlike friendship, this value counts down at the end of every Egg cycle.

Since Generation V, an Egg will hatch when its Egg cycle count reaches zero. If multiple Eggs become ready to hatch at the same time, the first Egg in the party will hatch first while each subsequent Egg will hatch with each subsequent step.

In Generations III and IV, an Egg will only hatch if its Egg cycle count is zero before an Egg cycle ends (meaning that an extra Egg cycle must be walked). Only one Egg can hatch per Egg cycle, since Eggs are processed in order and if one hatches, any remaining Eggs are not touched.

Generation II is like Generations III and IV except that an Egg will hatch when its Egg cycle count reaches zero.

The number of Egg cycles that an Egg has left determines the text that is shown on its status screen.

===Generation II===
[[File:Gold Silver Beta Egg.png|thumb|A [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta|pre-release image]] of an egg hatching in Pokémon Gold and Silver]]
[[File:Stadium 2 Egg.png|frame|left]]
Generation II introduced the system of Egg creation and hatching that would continue, much unaltered, to the present. The first Pokémon Egg obtainable by the {{player}} in the series was a [[key item]] given by [[Mr. Pokémon]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. The {{key|II|Mystery Egg}} is to be delivered to [[Professor Elm]] in [[New Bark Town]]; he will then study it and have one of his aides return it to the player in the [[Violet City]] [[Pokémon Center]].

Elm's studies show that when a Pokémon Egg is carried with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with a [[party]] of lively Pokémon, it will eventually hatch. This is easily proven, as some time after the Egg is given, if it is kept in the party, it will hatch into a {{p|Togepi}}.

The player reaching the Daycare on {{rt|34|Johto}} marks where the game mechanics of breeding are truly introduced. Though unrevealed in the games (and only ever truly shown by {{g|Stadium 2}} and [[Pokédex 3D]]), Pokémon belong to one or two of fifteen [[Egg Group]]s, and those which share an Egg Group and are of opposite gender are capable of breeding. Pokémon without gender can be bred with a {{p|Ditto}}, as can any other Pokémon not in the {{egg2|Undiscovered}}. Pokémon in the Undiscovered Group will not breed with any Pokémon or produce any Eggs.

Pokémon that hatch from an Egg will come out at level 5, having whatever moves their species can learn by that level, any move both parents know that the hatched Pokémon can learn through level-up, any [[TM]] or [[HM]] moves they are compatible with that were known by their father, and any [[Egg move]]s their father passed down. The father's moves take priority over the moves the species would usually have at that level.

These are the only games in which an Egg's status screen differs considerably from that of a normal Pokémon, as all later games use either a modified version of the Pokémon status screen of that game (as is the case in Generation III), or the same status screen, minus some pages (as is the case in Generation IV and V).

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation II:
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/2|GSC}}: From [[Mr. Pokémon]], initially classed as a [[key item]]. Received from [[Professor Elm]]'s aide in [[Violet City]].
* {{anchor|Odd Egg|Odd Egg}}{{sup/2|C}}: From the [[Day-Care Couple|Day-Care Man]]. Will hatch into a {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}}, or {{p|Magby}} that knows {{m|Dizzy Punch}}. It has a 14% chance of being {{Shiny}} in international versions. In the Japanese version of Crystal, the Day-Care Man instead gives out an {{key|II|Egg Ticket}} that can be traded in at the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] for the Odd Egg. The Odd Egg in the Japanese version has a 50% chance of being {{Shiny}}.

===Generation III===
Generation III retained much of the system introduced in Generation II, with only one major change: [[incense]]s are introduced that, if held by the appropriate Pokémon, will cause them to produce Eggs that hatch into new baby Pokémon (who were introduced in this generation). There are incenses for {{p|Marill}}'s and {{p|Wobbuffet}}'s evolutionary lines, which allow them to produce Eggs that hatch into {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Wynaut}} respectively. Presumably, these incenses are meant to keep the results of breeding consistent across generations while still allowing earlier evolutions to be introduced.

All other mechanics present in Generation II are present in Generation III, including the system for hatching Eggs, except that Eggs require an extra Egg cycle to hatch. Egg Groups now have more members, but the groups themselves number the same as in Generation II, and no Pokémon have changed groups.

In {{game|Emerald}}, several more mechanics were added. A Pokémon's [[nature]] could be influenced if its mother held an {{evostone|Everstone}} while in the Day Care, while Pokémon with {{a|Magma Armor}} or {{a|Flame Body}} shorten the hatching process if they are in the party with Eggs.

In Generation III, a Pokémon Egg's type is listed as {{t|???}}.

No Eggs can be obtained or traded to [[Pokémon Colosseum]] or {{XD}}.

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation III:
* {{p|Wynaut}}{{sup/3|RSE}}: From an old couple in [[Lavaridge Town]].
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}: From an old man in the [[Water Labyrinth]].

===Generation IV===
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Generation IV expanded on the mechanics found in Emerald, making them standard to the series, as well as added more baby Pokémon only obtainable through [[incense]] breeding. A new mechanic is that either parent can now pass down its nature to its offspring if it holds an Everstone. In addition to this, Pokémon Eggs now hatch at level 1. This would have been possible in Generation III as well, but was not in Generation II due to a glitch in the programming that caused level 1 "[[Experience#Experience to level|Medium Slow]]" Pokémon to jump to level 100 instantly when leveled up.

A minor change in mechanics from Generation III causes Eggs to hatch slightly earlier, with the length of an Egg cycle dropping from 256 to 255 steps. The Manaphy Egg obtainable from Ranger games has its own sprite that is different from other, normal Eggs' sprites.

Trainers can use the Pokétch {{DL|Pokétch|Day-Care Checker}} app to check whether or not an Egg has been produced, unlike in previous generations, where Trainers attempting to breed two Pokémon would need to stay near the Day Care if they wished to get an Egg as soon as it was ready.

Eggs may also be transferred to [[My Pokémon Ranch]], but they will not hatch as long as they are kept in the game. When the ranch reaches the maximum level (level 25, requiring 999 Pokémon to be present in the ranch), [[Hayley]] will offer to trade any Pokémon Egg for her Mew.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Eggs can be given a spa treatment at the [[Ribbon Syndicate]] building. This will cause the Egg to have an increased [[friendship]] upon hatching. However, Eggs cannot be given massages; if attempted, the [[Massage Girl]] will exclaim, "That's silly! I'd break that Egg if I tried to massage it!"

<gallery>
File:Poketch Egg.png|An Egg on the [[Pokétch]]
File:Ranch Egg.png|An Egg in [[My Pokémon Ranch]]
File:Battle Rev Egg.png|An Egg in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
File:Battle Rev Manaphy Egg.png|A Manaphy Egg in Pokémon Battle Revolution
File:Dragon hatch HGSS.png|An Egg produced by {{p|Arceus}}, about to hatch into {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} or {{p|Giratina}}
File:ManaphyEggmssoa.png|Manaphy Egg in {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}
</gallery>

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation IV:
* {{p|Happiny}}{{sup/4|DP}}: From a Traveling Man in [[Hearthome City]] (has the appearance of a {{tc|Hiker}}).
* {{p|Riolu}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}: From [[Riley]] on [[Iron Island]].
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/4|Pt}}: From [[Cynthia]] in [[Eterna City]].
* {{p|Manaphy}}{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}}: From {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}.
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Mr. Pokémon]]. Initially classed as a [[key item]], the {{key|IV|Mystery Egg}}. Received from [[Professor Elm]]'s aide in [[Violet City]].
* {{p|Mareep}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Primo]], after entering the correct secret phrase.
* {{p|Wooper}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Primo]], after entering the correct secret phrase.
* {{p|Slugma}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Primo]], after entering the correct secret phrase.

===Generation V===
Building on the mechanics introduced in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Generation V makes it possible for female Pokémon with a Hidden Ability to pass on their Hidden Ability to their offspring, unless the father is a Ditto. The Manaphy Egg is found [[List of Pokémon by index number (Generation V)|in the coding of Black and White]], but was not used.

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation V:
* {{p|Larvesta}}{{sup/5|BW}}: From a Treasure Hunter inside a building on {{rt|18|Unova}} (has the appearance of a {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}).
* {{p|Happiny}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}: From a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} inside the eastern gate in [[Nacrene City]].

===Generation VI===
Again expanding on mechanics from previous games, Generation VI builds upon the mechanics from Generation V by allowing mothers to pass on [[Egg move]]s and [[Poké Ball]]s, removing the ability to pass on [[TM]]s and [[HM]]s from the father, and allowing any Pokémon to pass down Hidden Abilities when bred with Ditto. Another new mechanic is the ability for the parents to pass down five IVs if one of them holds a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Destiny Knot}}.

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation VI:
* {{p|Wynaut}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}: From an old hot-springs visitor in [[Lavaridge Town]].
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}: From an old hot-springs visitor in Lavaridge Town after defeating [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}}.
These Eggs are obtained with an [[Egg cycle]] value of 70, higher than the same Egg would start with if it were obtained by breeding.

===Appearance===
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====Manaphy Egg====
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| A {{pcolor|Manaphy|000}} Egg from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
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===Side games===
[[File:Hey You Pikachu Togepi Egg.png|thumb|right|A Togepi Egg]]
====Hey You, Pikachu!====
In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], a Togepi Egg can be found and hatched while completing the Pokémon Picnic missions. In Japan, this game was released before the launch of Generation II, making it the first Egg to appear in a game.

====Pokémon Snap====
The Eggs of the [[Kanto]] [[Legendary birds]] appeared in {{g|Snap}}. This was the first appearance of Pokémon Eggs outside of Japan. These Eggs could be hatched by player interaction.

* {{p|Articuno}}: This Egg is in the [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]] area. It is silver and has a crystalline form. It hatches with the aid of two dancing {{p|Jynx}}.
* {{p|Zapdos}}: This Egg is in the [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]] area. It is yellow with a jagged electric pattern on it. It hatches with the aid of a {{p|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* {{p|Moltres}}: This Egg is in the [[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]] area. It is white with a red flame design on it. It hatches when a [[Pester Ball]] or an apple knocks it into the lava.

<gallery>
File:Articuno Egg Snap.png|Articuno Egg
File:Zapdos Egg Snap.png|Zapdos Egg
File:Moltres Egg Snap.png|Moltres Egg
</gallery>

====Pokémon Puzzle Challenge====
[[File:Puzzle Challenge Eggs.png|thumb|right|Eggs available in Puzzle Challenge]]
Four Eggs are available as unlockables in {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}; over time, they will hatch, and the Pokémon inside are only playable in Marathon mode.
* {{p|Magby}} is available after hatching the Fire Egg.
* {{p|Elekid}} is available after hatching the Lightning Egg.
* {{p|Igglybuff}} is available after hatching the Normal Circle Egg.
* {{p|Cleffa}} is available after hatching the Normal Star Egg.

====Pokémon Breeder mini====
[[File:Pokémon Breeder egg.png|thumb|120px|right|{{pkmn|Breeder mini}} Eggs]]
Three Eggs containing {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}} are available for the player to choose between in {{g|Breeder mini}}. However, these Eggs have a generic appearance, rather than their individual designs present in other media.

====Pokémon Channel====
{{incomplete|section|images of the following Eggs: Aipom, Azurill, Bellsprout, Igglybuff, Phanpy, Pichu, Smoochum, Sentret, and Wynaut}}
In {{g|Channel}}, Pokémon Eggs appear on the ''Eggzamination: Hatch Up!'' channel, where the player can guess which Pokémon is within an Egg, and will win money if correct on hatching, which can take any time between 5 minutes to 24 hours. While some Pokémon hatch from plain white Eggs, a number of Eggs that have appeared in the anime are a main feature on the channel. Pokémon that hatch from their anime Eggs include {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Hoppip}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Krabby}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Wooper}}, and {{p|Wynaut}}. Pokémon that hatch from plain white Eggs include {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Cubone}}, {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Delibird}}, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, {{p|Natu}}, {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Shellder}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Sudowoodo}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Zubat}}. 
<gallery>
File:Blank Egg Channel.png|Generic Egg
File:Treecko Egg Channel.png|Treecko Egg
File:Torchic Egg Channel.png|Torchic Egg
File:Mudkip Egg Channel.png|Mudkip Egg
File:Swinub Egg Channel.png|Swinub Egg
File:Teddiursa Egg Channel.png|Teddiursa Egg
File:Cleffa Egg Channel.png|Cleffa Egg
File:Magby Egg Channel.png|Magby Egg
File:Slowpoke Egg Channel.png|Slowpoke Egg
File:Togepi Egg Channel.png|Togepi Egg
File:Krabby Egg Channel.png|Krabby Egg
File:Ledyba Egg Channel.png|Ledyba Egg
File:Wooper Egg Channel.png|Wooper Egg
File:Oddish Egg Channel.png|Oddish Egg
File:Hoppip Egg Channel.png|Hoppip Egg
</gallery>

====Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire====
[[File:Pinball RS Egg.png|thumb|right|Pinball RS Eggs]]
Eggs can be hatched while playing in Egg Mode in {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}. While playing on the [[Ruby Field]], hit {{p|Cyndaquil}} into the Egg stand three times to start heating the Egg. Hitting it once more will make the Egg hatch. Afterwards, sending the ball into the Egg stand again will lead to {{p|Aerodactyl}} or {{p|Totodile}} replacing the Egg. While playing on the [[Sapphire Field]], send the ball through the Egg Stand to turn on one of the lights. This only works by sending the ball up the lower Egg Loop and not through Spoink launching the ball. Once all four lights are lit, the Egg will hatch the next time the ball is sent through the Egg stand. Afterwards, sending the ball through the Egg stand once more makes a new Egg appear and the process starts over. After an Egg has been hatched it must be caught by hitting it twice with the [[Poké Ball]] in less than a minute, otherwise it will go back into the Egg Stand.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon====
[[File:Wonder Egg.png|frame|right]]
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the {{player}} can earn Eggs as a reward for missions with a reward listed as ???. Only one Egg can be kept at a time, and will be sent to [[Treasure Town#Chansey's Hut|Chansey]]. The Egg will hatch after a random number of missions, at which point, the hatched Pokémon will join the player's team and know [[Egg move]]s. A [[Wonder Egg]] can be found at the end of the [[Surrounded Sea]], which will hatch into {{p|Manaphy}} the next morning.

====Pokémon Battle Chess BW Version====
In [[Pokémon Battle Chess]] BW Version, a {{p|Victini}} Egg acts as the equivalent of a king piece in chess. The Egg can take three hits before it hatches, and Victini can take one before fainting. If this Victini faints, the controlling player loses. The Egg can still be moved even while unhatched.

<gallery perrow=3>
File:Egg Yellow Battle Chess.png|Untouched
File:Egg2 Yellow Battle Chess.png|Damaged once
File:Egg3 Yellow Battle Chess.png|Damaged twice
File:Egg Blue Battle Chess.png|Untouched
File:Egg2 Blue Battle Chess.png|Damaged once
File:Egg3 Blue Battle Chess.png|Damaged twice
</gallery>

==In the anime==
[[File:Breeding house Eggs.png|thumb|220px|Pokémon Eggs at a [[Pokémon Day Care|breeding house]] in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'']]
The anime was where Pokémon Eggs made their debut, with {{Ash}}'s find of an Egg in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' predating Pokémon Snap by nearly a year. The Egg was kept safe by {{an|Brock}}, but unlike later episodes, was not kept in its own case.

Later Eggs have all been shown to be kept in a [[Egg case|case]], which includes a [[Poké Ball]] for the baby to be put into upon hatching. Aside from Togepi's Egg, which hatched like an Egg would in the real world, later Eggs are shown to flash white before hatching, then to glow white and transform into the Pokémon they contain, slightly in the same way as [[Evolution|evolving]].

In the episode ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon are able to see the world outside of their Eggs. More than that, Pokémon have been seen interacting from inside their Eggs—Manaphy had used {{m|Heart Swap}} on Team Rocket before it even hatched (it was also implied that it was the one who gave May the dream involving [[Samiya|the Sea Temple]]).

In ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', a fossilized {{p|Aerodactyl}} Egg is shown, and revealed to have been used in conjunction with an [[Old Amber]] to resurrect a living Aerodactyl.

===Pokémon hatched from Eggs===
; [[Misty's Togepi]]
: This Egg was white with blue and red triangular spots. It was found by {{Ash}} deep in [[Grampa Canyon]] in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''. It was taken care of by {{an|Brock}} and, for a short period, by {{MTR}}. It hatched into a {{p|Togepi}} in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''. Since {{an|Misty}} was the first person it saw, the baby Pokémon thought she was its mother, and thus became hers.
; [[Ash's Phanpy]]
: This Egg was light blue with no designs. It was given to {{Ash}} as a prize for winning a race in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''. He took care of it himself, and it hatched into a {{p|Phanpy}} in ''[[EP230|Hatching a Plan!]]''.
; [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]]
: This Egg was jade green with no designs. It was given to {{Ash}} in ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]''. It hatched into a {{p|Larvitar}} in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can!]]''.
; [[Misty's Azurill]]
: This Egg was never seen. It was the offspring of [[Tracey's Marill]], and then {{Tracey}} gave it to {{an|Misty}} as mentioned in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team!]]'', when Azurill itself first appeared.
[[File:Eevee hatches.png|right|thumb|[[May's Eevee]] hatching from its Egg in ''[[AG157|Time Warp Heals All Wounds]]'']]
; [[May's Eevee]]
: This Egg was brown with a cream-colored zigzag stripe around its middle. It was given to {{an|May}} by a day-care worker in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''. She took care of it herself, and it hatched into an {{p|Eevee}} in ''[[AG157|Time-Warp Heals All Wounds]]''.
; [[Manaphy (M09)|Manaphy]]
: This Egg was translucent blue with a red, yolk-like sphere and a ring of yellow dots inside of it. It was primary to the plot of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. During the movie, while everyone was trying to protect the Egg, the center began to glow. When {{an|May}} caught it after being tossed into the air, it began to hatch into a {{p|Manaphy}}.
; [[Brock's Happiny]]
: This Egg was light pink with a white stripe around the center and a red top. It was won by {{an|Brock}} in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''. He took care of it himself, and it hatched into a {{p|Happiny}} with the help of [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]''.
; [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]
: {{an|Dawn}}'s Egg obtained in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'' hatched into a baby Cyndaquil later in the episode. The Egg was mostly green, with a cream colored bottom and three red spots near the bottom.
; [[Iris's Axew]]
: This Egg was never seen. It was given to Iris prior to the start of the series a few days after Axew hatched.
; [[Ash's Scraggy]]
: Ash's Egg obtained in ''[[BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]'' hatched into a baby {{p|Scraggy}} in ''[[BW017|Scraggy-Hatched to be Wild!]]''. The Egg is similar to the ones seen in the games. However, it retains Scraggy's color scheme, being tan with brown spots.
; [[Ash's Froakie]]
: Ash's Froakie hatched offscreen. It was shown in a flashback in ''[[XY091|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]''. It is light blue with white markings that resemble a Froakie's hands.
; [[Ash's Noibat]]
: Ash's Noibat's Egg was found by his {{AP|Hawlucha}} in ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'', and hatched in the same episode. It is lavender with purple markings that resemble a Noibat's ears.

<gallery>
File:Togepi Egg.png|[[Misty's Togepi]] Egg
File:Phanpy Egg.png|[[Ash's Phanpy]] Egg
File:Larvitar Egg.png|[[Larvitar]] Egg
File:May Eevee Egg.png|[[May's Eevee]] Egg
File:Manaphy Egg anime.png|{{OBP|Manaphy|M09}} Egg
File:Happiny Egg.png|[[Brock's Happiny]] Egg
File:Cyndaquil Egg.png|[[Dawn's Cyndaquil]] Egg
File:Scraggy Egg.png|[[Ash's Scraggy]] Egg
File:Ash Froakie Egg.png|[[Ash's Froakie]] Egg
File:Ash Noibat Egg.png|[[Ash's Noibat]] Egg
</gallery>

===Other Pokémon Eggs in the anime===
[[File:Mudkip hatching.png|200px|right|thumb|A {{p|Mudkip}} hatching from its Egg in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'']]
* ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'': An entire breeding house full of Eggs appeared in this episode. Several "dummy" Eggs were used in the race. A large number of the Egg varieties seen, both real and dummy, are unique to this episode. Some of the designs seen are similar to {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Starmie}}, and {{p|Heracross}}, although Beedrill and Starmie usually cannot hatch from Eggs directly.
* ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'': This episode showed a home where baby {{p|Mudkip}} were bred, and even showed one hatching and spraying May in the face. These Eggs were small and blue with orange spots.
* ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'': An entire breeding house full of Eggs appeared in this episode. Primarily, it featured an Egg of a {{p|Vulpix}} which was about to hatch, which was two shades of red with a design of curls separating the top from the bottom, reflecting the design of Vulpix's tails. Many other Eggs appeared in the breeding house. Based on the design, some of the other Eggs were identified as {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Chinchou}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, and {{p|Wooper}}. A few of the designs were more difficult to distinguish than others.
* ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]'': {{p|Psyduck}} Eggs were seen in this episode, and were the reason why the Psyduck were blocking the road. These Eggs were yellow with patterns that looked like Psyduck's feet.

<gallery>
File:Elekid Egg.png|An {{p|Elekid}} Egg in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''
File:Sentret Egg.png|A {{p|Sentret}} Egg in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Pichu Egg.png|A {{p|Pichu}} Egg in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Dummy Pokemon Eggs 1.png|"Dummy" Eggs in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Dummy Pokemon Eggs 2.png|"Dummy" Eggs in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Aipom Egg.png|An {{p|Aipom}} Egg in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''
File:Bellsprout Egg.png|A {{p|Bellsprout}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Chinchou Egg.png|A {{p|Chinchou}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Cleffa Egg.png|A {{p|Cleffa}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Igglybuff Egg.png|An {{p|Igglybuff}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Ledyba Egg.png|A {{p|Ledyba}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Magby Egg.png|A {{p|Magby}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Sandshrew Egg.png|A {{p|Sandshrew}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Smoochum Egg.png|A {{p|Smoochum}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Spinarak Egg.png|A {{p|Spinarak}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Swinub Egg.png|A {{p|Swinub}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Teddiursa Egg.png|A {{p|Teddiursa}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Wooper Egg.png|A {{p|Wooper}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Vulpix Egg.png|A {{p|Vulpix}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Slowpoke Egg.png|A {{p|Slowpoke}} egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Psyduck Eggs.png|Three {{p|Psyduck}} with their Eggs in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''
</gallery>

==In the manga==
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[[File:Gold Pichu Egg Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|A Pichu Egg in the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
* In ''[[PS013|Sigh for Psyduck]]'', [[Mr. Fuji]]'s deceased {{p|Doduo}} is shown hatching from an Egg in a photograph.
* Gold receives an Egg from [[Jasmine]]'s Togetic, which eventually hatched into a Togepi.
* {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] and {{adv|Yellow}}'s [[Chuchu]] produce an Egg that later hatches into {{adv|Gold}}'s [[Pibu]].
* In ''[[PS441|Alternate Dimension Showdown XI]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} was given a {{p|Manaphy}} Egg by Looker which hatched into Manaphy at the [[Pokémon Day Care]]. Manaphy later produced an egg containing {{p|Phione}}.
* In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', Red's [[Snor]] and {{adv|Emerald}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} were revealed to have produced an Egg.

<gallery>
File:Togebo Egg.png|Togebo's Egg
File:Pibu Egg.png|Pibu's Egg held by Gold
File:Day-Care Couple Azurill Wynaut Adventures.png|An Igglybuff Egg held by the Day Care Man
File:Phione Egg Adventures.png|Phione's Egg with Manaphy
</gallery>

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
* {{GnB|Gold}} receives a Pokémon Egg from the [[Day-Care Couple]] in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]'', and it hatches into Pichu in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''.
* Chris hatches a {{p|Togepi}} from an Egg that {{GnB|Gold}} delivered to [[Professor Elm]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
* {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} hatches a {{TP|Red|Togepi}} Egg in ''[[PM066|Hatch the Pokémon Egg!!]]''.

<gallery>
File:Red Togepi Egg PM.png|Togepi Egg
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
* {{TCG ID|Challenge from the|_____'s Chansey|Darkness}}: Depicts a {{p|Chansey}} hatching from an Egg, as well as many other generic Eggs in the background.
* {{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Fossil Egg|72}}: Used to hatch into any Pokémon that evolves from {{TCG ID|Fossil|Mysterious Fossil|62}}.

==Trivia==
* The color of a standard Pokémon Egg may be a reference to {{smw|Yoshi Egg|Yoshi Eggs}} from {{smw|Yoshi (game)|''Yoshi''}}, a puzzle game developed by [[Game Freak]].
* The Eggs of {{p|Elekid}} and {{p|Magby}} are the only Eggs whose designs depict those of the Pokémon's {{p|Electabuzz|evolved}} {{p|Magmar|form}}, rather than the Pokémon it directly hatches into.
* Aside from {{OBP|Manaphy|M09}}, which is {{pkmn2|legendary}}, no anime Pokémon that has been seen hatching from an Egg is a Pokémon that is unable to evolve.
* In the anime, with the exception of [[Ash's Scraggy]] and {{AP|Noibat}}, each Egg owned by a main character and shown onscreen has been stolen from the rightful owner prior to its hatching. The usual perpetrator is {{TRT}}, but there have been others.
** Misty's Togepi Egg was stolen by Team Rocket, though it was not hers at the time.
** Ash's Phanpy Egg was also stolen by Team Rocket.
** Larvitar Egg was stolen by [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers|three poachers]] prior to Ash obtaining it.
** May's Eevee Egg was first taken by accident by a disoriented {{p|Elekid}}. It was then found by Team Rocket and they planned to not return it to May. However, James willingly gives it to her in exchange for his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} which she had found.
** Brock's Happiny Egg was stolen by Team Rocket. However, this was before it was given to him personally.
** Dawn's Cyndaquil Egg was taken by Team Rocket, and hatched when she got it back.
* Even though Eggs are incapable of battling, they have [[base stats]] programmed into the game. Each stat is 10.
** Through [[Pomeg glitch|a glitch]] in {{game|Emerald}} and [[Generation IV]], Eggs can actually battle in-game.
* In {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, there was a minor bug when Pokémon hatched from an Egg in another game was traded to either game. When so is done, the "Egg" that appears after the location where the Egg hatched in the summary will change to "met" when traded to Ruby or Sapphire. This bug was fixed in {{game|Emerald}}.
* Another issue with traded Eggs occurred in Generations III, IV, and V : When an Egg is generated, it is given the OT, ID, secret ID, and game identifier of the game which created it. This can cause an Egg which is traded to hatch {{Shiny}} and then be normally colored, or hatch normally colored, and then be Shiny. This is due to the change in OT, ID, and secret ID happening after the hatching cutscene.
** This issue is also present if a Pokémon is traded between the main and remake games of the third and fourth generations: the game identifier is never changed, meaning that an Azurill Egg generated in Ruby, but then traded to FireRed and hatched will, though identifying itself as having FireRed's player as its OT, still be marked as having been generated in Ruby. When transferred via Pal Park to Generation IV, it will say that it is from Hoenn, rather than Kanto, as this is determined not by [[List of locations by index number (Generation III)|index number]] of the location hatched, but by game identifier. In Generation IV, this occurs between Sinnoh and Johto games when Pokémon are transferred forward to Generation V. It cannot occur between Kanto/Hoenn and Johto/Sinnoh games, however, as Pokémon Eggs cannot be transferred via Pal Park.
** This issue was resolved in [[Generation VI]], where an Egg uses its current owner's OT, ID, secret ID, and game identifier while hatching.
* The DVs of the Pokémon hatched from the Odd Egg will always be either 0/2/10/10/10 if Shiny or all 0 if non-Shiny, regardless of language version. These are the lowest possible values in Generation II for any Shiny or non-Shiny Pokémon, respectively.<ref>[http://upokecenter.dreamhosters.com/articles/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-crystal/pokemon-crystal-odd-egg/ Odd Egg - The Ultimate Pokémon Center]</ref>
* The Odd Egg always hatches with 125 experience points. This matches the base [[experience]] for the {{cat|Pokémon in the Medium Fast experience group|Medium Fast}} experience group (which includes {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}} and {{p|Magby}} in this instance), but exceeds the base experience for the {{cat|Pokémon in the Fast experience group|Fast}} experience group. This makes it possible for a {{p|Cleffa}} or {{p|Igglybuff}} hatched from the Odd Egg to start with more experience points than it would normally have.

==In other languages==
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==References==
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Pokémon Egg

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[[File:SugimoriEggs.png|right|thumb|235px|Eggs of {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Elekid}}]]
[[File:Hatching Egg V.png|frame|right|A {{p|Larvesta}} hatching from its Egg.]]
A '''Pokémon Egg''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンのタマゴ''' ''Pokémon egg'') is an object from which most {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are known to hatch. An Egg's shell will usually have a pattern that reflects the appearance of the Pokémon developing inside, though in the games, this is not the case.

Pokémon Eggs are produced by {{pkmn|breeding}} two Pokémon of a compatible [[Egg Group]] and opposite gender together and will contain, by default, the lowest species in the evolutionary line of the mother. According to a girl in [[Solaceon Town]], where one of many [[Pokémon Day Care]]s are located, no one has ever seen a Pokémon lay an Egg, and thus, it is not confirmed that this is how they appear. According to a {{tc|Monsieur}} in [[Coumarine City]], Eggs are not actually eggs and are more like "cradles".

Some Pokémon, known as [[baby Pokémon]], are also found by hatching them from an Egg created by their evolved forms, either naturally or through use of a held [[incense]]. Unlike other species {{egg|Undiscovered|which cannot breed}}, baby Pokémon evolve into species which can do so. The majority of [[Legendary Pokémon]] cannot breed in captivity, and thus cannot produce Eggs of themselves. However, a notable exception is made with {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}, which both produce Phione Eggs if bred with {{p|Ditto}}.

==In the games==
Pokémon Eggs have appeared in all games where Pokémon breeding has been available, and were a major plot point in [[Generation II]], in which they were introduced. They have also appeared in several side games.

===Mechanics===
[[File:Egg Gen II.png|frame|right|An Egg's status screen in [[Generation II]]]]
The amount of time left until a Pokémon hatches from its Egg is determined by the number of [[Egg cycles]] (which are measured in steps) that the player walks when it is in the party (including movement on a [[Bicycle]] or while {{m|Surf}}ing). In-game [[time]] has no direct bearing on Egg hatching.

Eggs utilize the same memory allocation as Pokémon, so the coding structure is very similar. What would be the [[friendship]] value in a Pokémon is the [[Egg cycle]] count for an Egg. Unlike friendship, this value counts down at the end of every Egg cycle.

Since Generation V, an Egg will hatch when its Egg cycle count reaches zero. If multiple Eggs become ready to hatch at the same time, the first Egg in the party will hatch first while each subsequent Egg will hatch with each subsequent step.

In Generations III and IV, an Egg will only hatch if its Egg cycle count is zero before an Egg cycle ends (meaning that an extra Egg cycle must be walked). Only one Egg can hatch per Egg cycle, since Eggs are processed in order and if one hatches, any remaining Eggs are not touched.

Generation II is like Generations III and IV except that an Egg will hatch when its Egg cycle count reaches zero.

The number of Egg cycles that an Egg has left determines the text that is shown on its status screen.

===Generation II===
[[File:Gold Silver Beta Egg.png|thumb|A [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta|pre-release image]] of an egg hatching in Pokémon Gold and Silver]]
[[File:Stadium 2 Egg.png|frame|left]]
Generation II introduced the system of Egg creation and hatching that would continue, much unaltered, to the present. The first Pokémon Egg obtainable by the {{player}} in the series was a [[key item]] given by [[Mr. Pokémon]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. The {{key|II|Mystery Egg}} is to be delivered to [[Professor Elm]] in [[New Bark Town]]; he will then study it and have one of his aides return it to the player in the [[Violet City]] [[Pokémon Center]].

Elm's studies show that when a Pokémon Egg is carried with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with a [[party]] of lively Pokémon, it will eventually hatch. This is easily proven, as some time after the Egg is given, if it is kept in the party, it will hatch into a {{p|Togepi}}.

The player reaching the Daycare on {{rt|34|Johto}} marks where the game mechanics of breeding are truly introduced. Though unrevealed in the games (and only ever truly shown by {{g|Stadium 2}} and [[Pokédex 3D]]), Pokémon belong to one or two of fifteen [[Egg Group]]s, and those which share an Egg Group and are of opposite gender are capable of breeding. Pokémon without gender can be bred with a {{p|Ditto}}, as can any other Pokémon not in the {{egg2|Undiscovered}}. Pokémon in the Undiscovered Group will not breed with any Pokémon or produce any Eggs.

Pokémon that hatch from an Egg will come out at level 5, having whatever moves their species can learn by that level, any move both parents know that the hatched Pokémon can learn through level-up, any [[TM]] or [[HM]] moves they are compatible with that were known by their father, and any [[Egg move]]s their father passed down. The father's moves take priority over the moves the species would usually have at that level.

These are the only games in which an Egg's status screen differs considerably from that of a normal Pokémon, as all later games use either a modified version of the Pokémon status screen of that game (as is the case in Generation III), or the same status screen, minus some pages (as is the case in Generation IV and V).

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation II:
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/2|GSC}}: From [[Mr. Pokémon]], initially classed as a [[key item]]. Received from [[Professor Elm]]'s aide in [[Violet City]].
* {{anchor|Odd Egg|Odd Egg}}{{sup/2|C}}: From the [[Day-Care Couple|Day-Care Man]]. Will hatch into a {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}}, or {{p|Magby}} that knows {{m|Dizzy Punch}}. It has a 14% chance of being {{Shiny}} in international versions. In the Japanese version of Crystal, the Day-Care Man instead gives out an {{key|II|Egg Ticket}} that can be traded in at the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] for the Odd Egg. The Odd Egg in the Japanese version has a 50% chance of being {{Shiny}}.

===Generation III===
Generation III retained much of the system introduced in Generation II, with only one major change: [[incense]]s are introduced that, if held by the appropriate Pokémon, will cause them to produce Eggs that hatch into new baby Pokémon (who were introduced in this generation). There are incenses for {{p|Marill}}'s and {{p|Wobbuffet}}'s evolutionary lines, which allow them to produce Eggs that hatch into {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Wynaut}} respectively. Presumably, these incenses are meant to keep the results of breeding consistent across generations while still allowing earlier evolutions to be introduced.

All other mechanics present in Generation II are present in Generation III, including the system for hatching Eggs, except that Eggs require an extra Egg cycle to hatch. Egg Groups now have more members, but the groups themselves number the same as in Generation II, and no Pokémon have changed groups.

In {{game|Emerald}}, several more mechanics were added. A Pokémon's [[nature]] could be influenced if its mother held an {{evostone|Everstone}} while in the Day Care, while Pokémon with {{a|Magma Armor}} or {{a|Flame Body}} shorten the hatching process if they are in the party with Eggs.

In Generation III, a Pokémon Egg's type is listed as {{t|???}}.

No Eggs can be obtained or traded to [[Pokémon Colosseum]] or {{XD}}.

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation III:
* {{p|Wynaut}}{{sup/3|RSE}}: From an old couple in [[Lavaridge Town]].
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}: From an old man in the [[Water Labyrinth]].

===Generation IV===
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Generation IV expanded on the mechanics found in Emerald, making them standard to the series, as well as added more baby Pokémon only obtainable through [[incense]] breeding. A new mechanic is that either parent can now pass down its nature to its offspring if it holds an Everstone. In addition to this, Pokémon Eggs now hatch at level 1. This would have been possible in Generation III as well, but was not in Generation II due to a glitch in the programming that caused level 1 "[[Experience#Experience to level|Medium Slow]]" Pokémon to jump to level 100 instantly when leveled up.

A minor change in mechanics from Generation III causes Eggs to hatch slightly earlier, with the length of an Egg cycle dropping from 256 to 255 steps. The Manaphy Egg obtainable from Ranger games has its own sprite that is different from other, normal Eggs' sprites.

Trainers can use the Pokétch {{DL|Pokétch|Day-Care Checker}} app to check whether or not an Egg has been produced, unlike in previous generations, where Trainers attempting to breed two Pokémon would need to stay near the Day Care if they wished to get an Egg as soon as it was ready.

Eggs may also be transferred to [[My Pokémon Ranch]], but they will not hatch as long as they are kept in the game. When the ranch reaches the maximum level (level 25, requiring 999 Pokémon to be present in the ranch), [[Hayley]] will offer to trade any Pokémon Egg for her Mew.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Eggs can be given a spa treatment at the [[Ribbon Syndicate]] building. This will cause the Egg to have an increased [[friendship]] upon hatching. However, Eggs cannot be given massages; if attempted, the [[Massage Girl]] will exclaim, "That's silly! I'd break that Egg if I tried to massage it!"

<gallery>
File:Poketch Egg.png|An Egg on the [[Pokétch]]
File:Ranch Egg.png|An Egg in [[My Pokémon Ranch]]
File:Battle Rev Egg.png|An Egg in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
File:Battle Rev Manaphy Egg.png|A Manaphy Egg in Pokémon Battle Revolution
File:Dragon hatch HGSS.png|An Egg produced by {{p|Arceus}}, about to hatch into {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} or {{p|Giratina}}
File:ManaphyEggmssoa.png|Manaphy Egg in {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}
</gallery>

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation IV:
* {{p|Happiny}}{{sup/4|DP}}: From a Traveling Man in [[Hearthome City]] (has the appearance of a {{tc|Hiker}}).
* {{p|Riolu}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}: From [[Riley]] on [[Iron Island]].
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/4|Pt}}: From [[Cynthia]] in [[Eterna City]].
* {{p|Manaphy}}{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}}: From {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}.
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Mr. Pokémon]]. Initially classed as a [[key item]], the {{key|IV|Mystery Egg}}. Received from [[Professor Elm]]'s aide in [[Violet City]].
* {{p|Mareep}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Primo]], after entering the correct secret phrase.
* {{p|Wooper}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Primo]], after entering the correct secret phrase.
* {{p|Slugma}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Primo]], after entering the correct secret phrase.

===Generation V===
Building on the mechanics introduced in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Generation V makes it possible for female Pokémon with a Hidden Ability to pass on their Hidden Ability to their offspring, unless the father is a Ditto. The Manaphy Egg is found [[List of Pokémon by index number (Generation V)|in the coding of Black and White]], but was not used.

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation V:
* {{p|Larvesta}}{{sup/5|BW}}: From a Treasure Hunter inside a building on {{rt|18|Unova}} (has the appearance of a {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}).
* {{p|Happiny}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}: From a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} inside the eastern gate in [[Nacrene City]].

===Generation VI===
Again expanding on mechanics from previous games, Generation VI builds upon the mechanics from Generation V by allowing mothers to pass on [[Egg move]]s and [[Poké Ball]]s, removing the ability to pass on [[TM]]s and [[HM]]s from the father, and allowing any Pokémon to pass down Hidden Abilities when bred with Ditto. Another new mechanic is the ability for the parents to pass down five IVs if one of them holds a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Destiny Knot}}.

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation VI:
* {{p|Wynaut}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}: From an old hot-springs visitor in [[Lavaridge Town]].
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}: From an old hot-springs visitor in Lavaridge Town after defeating [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}}.
These Eggs are obtained with an [[Egg cycle]] value of 70, higher than the same Egg would start with if it were obtained by breeding.

===Appearance===
{{incomplete|section|Models from Generation VI}}
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| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:100px"| [[File:Spr 3r Egg.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:100px"| [[File:Spr 3e Egg.png]]
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|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Image from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Image from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Image from {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald}}
| Image from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Image from {{color2|000|Generation V}} (front)
| Image from {{color2|000|Generation V}} (back)
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:100px"| [[File:EggMS III.png]]{{AniMS|Egg}}
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:100px"| {{bag|Mystery Egg}}
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:100px"| {{MS|Egg}}
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| Menu sprites from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Menu sprites from {{color2|000|Generation III|Generations III}}, {{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}, and {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
| {{color2|000|List of key items in Generation IV#Mystery Egg|Mystery Egg}} sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Menu sprite from {{color2|000|Generation VI}}
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====Manaphy Egg====
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:100px" | [[File:Spr 5b ManaphyEgg.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:100px" | {{MS|ManaphyEgg}}{{AniMS|ManaphyEgg}}
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| A {{pcolor|Manaphy|000}} Egg from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| A {{pcolor|Manaphy|000}} Egg from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| {{pcolor|Manaphy|000}} Egg menu sprites from {{color2|000|Generation IV|Generations IV}} and {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
|}

===Side games===
[[File:Hey You Pikachu Togepi Egg.png|thumb|right|A Togepi Egg]]
====Hey You, Pikachu!====
In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], a Togepi Egg can be found and hatched while completing the Pokémon Picnic missions. In Japan, this game was released before the launch of Generation II, making it the first Egg to appear in a game.

====Pokémon Snap====
The Eggs of the [[Kanto]] [[Legendary birds]] appeared in {{g|Snap}}. This was the first appearance of Pokémon Eggs outside of Japan. These Eggs could be hatched by player interaction.

* {{p|Articuno}}: This Egg is in the [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]] area. It is silver and has a crystalline form. It hatches with the aid of two dancing {{p|Jynx}}.
* {{p|Zapdos}}: This Egg is in the [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]] area. It is yellow with a jagged electric pattern on it. It hatches with the aid of a {{p|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* {{p|Moltres}}: This Egg is in the [[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]] area. It is white with a red flame design on it. It hatches when a [[Pester Ball]] or an apple knocks it into the lava.

<gallery>
File:Articuno Egg Snap.png|Articuno Egg
File:Zapdos Egg Snap.png|Zapdos Egg
File:Moltres Egg Snap.png|Moltres Egg
</gallery>

====Pokémon Puzzle Challenge====
[[File:Puzzle Challenge Eggs.png|thumb|right|Eggs available in Puzzle Challenge]]
Four Eggs are available as unlockables in {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}; over time, they will hatch, and the Pokémon inside are only playable in Marathon mode.
* {{p|Magby}} is available after hatching the Fire Egg.
* {{p|Elekid}} is available after hatching the Lightning Egg.
* {{p|Igglybuff}} is available after hatching the Normal Circle Egg.
* {{p|Cleffa}} is available after hatching the Normal Star Egg.

====Pokémon Breeder mini====
[[File:Pokémon Breeder egg.png|thumb|120px|right|{{pkmn|Breeder mini}} Eggs]]
Three Eggs containing {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}} are available for the player to choose between in {{g|Breeder mini}}. However, these Eggs have a generic appearance, rather than their individual designs present in other media.

====Pokémon Channel====
{{incomplete|section|images of the following Eggs: Aipom, Azurill, Bellsprout, Igglybuff, Phanpy, Pichu, Smoochum, Sentret, and Wynaut}}
In {{g|Channel}}, Pokémon Eggs appear on the ''Eggzamination: Hatch Up!'' channel, where the player can guess which Pokémon is within an Egg, and will win money if correct on hatching, which can take any time between 5 minutes to 24 hours. While some Pokémon hatch from plain white Eggs, a number of Eggs that have appeared in the anime are a main feature on the channel. Pokémon that hatch from their anime Eggs include {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Hoppip}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Krabby}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Wooper}}, and {{p|Wynaut}}. Pokémon that hatch from plain white Eggs include {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Cubone}}, {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Delibird}}, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, {{p|Natu}}, {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Shellder}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Sudowoodo}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Zubat}}. 
<gallery>
File:Blank Egg Channel.png|Generic Egg
File:Treecko Egg Channel.png|Treecko Egg
File:Torchic Egg Channel.png|Torchic Egg
File:Mudkip Egg Channel.png|Mudkip Egg
File:Swinub Egg Channel.png|Swinub Egg
File:Teddiursa Egg Channel.png|Teddiursa Egg
File:Cleffa Egg Channel.png|Cleffa Egg
File:Magby Egg Channel.png|Magby Egg
File:Slowpoke Egg Channel.png|Slowpoke Egg
File:Togepi Egg Channel.png|Togepi Egg
File:Krabby Egg Channel.png|Krabby Egg
File:Ledyba Egg Channel.png|Ledyba Egg
File:Wooper Egg Channel.png|Wooper Egg
File:Oddish Egg Channel.png|Oddish Egg
File:Hoppip Egg Channel.png|Hoppip Egg
</gallery>

====Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire====
[[File:Pinball RS Egg.png|thumb|right|Pinball RS Eggs]]
Eggs can be hatched while playing in Egg Mode in {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}. While playing on the [[Ruby Field]], hit {{p|Cyndaquil}} into the Egg stand three times to start heating the Egg. Hitting it once more will make the Egg hatch. Afterwards, sending the ball into the Egg stand again will lead to {{p|Aerodactyl}} or {{p|Totodile}} replacing the Egg. While playing on the [[Sapphire Field]], send the ball through the Egg Stand to turn on one of the lights. This only works by sending the ball up the lower Egg Loop and not through Spoink launching the ball. Once all four lights are lit, the Egg will hatch the next time the ball is sent through the Egg stand. Afterwards, sending the ball through the Egg stand once more makes a new Egg appear and the process starts over. After an Egg has been hatched it must be caught by hitting it twice with the [[Poké Ball]] in less than a minute, otherwise it will go back into the Egg Stand.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon====
[[File:Wonder Egg.png|frame|right]]
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the {{player}} can earn Eggs as a reward for missions with a reward listed as ???. Only one Egg can be kept at a time, and will be sent to [[Treasure Town#Chansey's Hut|Chansey]]. The Egg will hatch after a random number of missions, at which point, the hatched Pokémon will join the player's team and know [[Egg move]]s. A [[Wonder Egg]] can be found at the end of the [[Surrounded Sea]], which will hatch into {{p|Manaphy}} the next morning.

====Pokémon Battle Chess BW Version====
In [[Pokémon Battle Chess]] BW Version, a {{p|Victini}} Egg acts as the equivalent of a king piece in chess. The Egg can take three hits before it hatches, and Victini can take one before fainting. If this Victini faints, the controlling player loses. The Egg can still be moved even while unhatched.

<gallery perrow=3>
File:Egg Yellow Battle Chess.png|Untouched
File:Egg2 Yellow Battle Chess.png|Damaged once
File:Egg3 Yellow Battle Chess.png|Damaged twice
File:Egg Blue Battle Chess.png|Untouched
File:Egg2 Blue Battle Chess.png|Damaged once
File:Egg3 Blue Battle Chess.png|Damaged twice
</gallery>

==In the anime==
[[File:Breeding house Eggs.png|thumb|220px|Pokémon Eggs at a [[Pokémon Day Care|breeding house]] in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'']]
The anime was where Pokémon Eggs made their debut, with {{Ash}}'s find of an Egg in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' predating Pokémon Snap by nearly a year. The Egg was kept safe by {{an|Brock}}, but unlike later episodes, was not kept in its own case.

Later Eggs have all been shown to be kept in a [[Egg case|case]], which includes a [[Poké Ball]] for the baby to be put into upon hatching. Aside from Togepi's Egg, which hatched like an Egg would in the real world, later Eggs are shown to flash white before hatching, then to glow white and transform into the Pokémon they contain, slightly in the same way as [[Evolution|evolving]].

In the episode ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon are able to see the world outside of their Eggs. More than that, Pokémon have been seen interacting from inside their Eggs—Manaphy had used {{m|Heart Swap}} on Team Rocket before it even hatched (it was also implied that it was the one who gave May the dream involving [[Samiya|the Sea Temple]]).

In ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', a fossilized {{p|Aerodactyl}} Egg is shown, and revealed to have been used in conjunction with an [[Old Amber]] to resurrect a living Aerodactyl.

===Pokémon hatched from Eggs===
; [[Misty's Togepi]]
: This Egg was white with blue and red triangular spots. It was found by {{Ash}} deep in [[Grampa Canyon]] in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''. It was taken care of by {{an|Brock}} and, for a short period, by {{MTR}}. It hatched into a {{p|Togepi}} in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''. Since {{an|Misty}} was the first person it saw, the baby Pokémon thought she was its mother, and thus became hers.
; [[Ash's Phanpy]]
: This Egg was light blue with no designs. It was given to {{Ash}} as a prize for winning a race in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''. He took care of it himself, and it hatched into a {{p|Phanpy}} in ''[[EP230|Hatching a Plan!]]''.
; [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]]
: This Egg was jade green with no designs. It was given to {{Ash}} in ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]''. It hatched into a {{p|Larvitar}} in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can!]]''.
; [[Misty's Azurill]]
: This Egg was never seen. It was the offspring of [[Tracey's Marill]], and then {{Tracey}} gave it to {{an|Misty}} as mentioned in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team!]]'', when Azurill itself first appeared.
[[File:Eevee hatches.png|right|thumb|[[May's Eevee]] hatching from its Egg in ''[[AG157|Time Warp Heals All Wounds]]'']]
; [[May's Eevee]]
: This Egg was brown with a cream-colored zigzag stripe around its middle. It was given to {{an|May}} by a day-care worker in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''. She took care of it herself, and it hatched into an {{p|Eevee}} in ''[[AG157|Time-Warp Heals All Wounds]]''.
; [[Manaphy (M09)|Manaphy]]
: This Egg was translucent blue with a red, yolk-like sphere and a ring of yellow dots inside of it. It was primary to the plot of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. During the movie, while everyone was trying to protect the Egg, the center began to glow. When {{an|May}} caught it after being tossed into the air, it began to hatch into a {{p|Manaphy}}.
; [[Brock's Happiny]]
: This Egg was light pink with a white stripe around the center and a red top. It was won by {{an|Brock}} in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''. He took care of it himself, and it hatched into a {{p|Happiny}} with the help of [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]''.
; [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]
: {{an|Dawn}}'s Egg obtained in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'' hatched into a baby Cyndaquil later in the episode. The Egg was mostly green, with a cream colored bottom and three red spots near the bottom.
; [[Iris's Axew]]
: This Egg was never seen. It was given to Iris prior to the start of the series a few days after Axew hatched.
; [[Ash's Scraggy]]
: Ash's Egg obtained in ''[[BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]'' hatched into a baby {{p|Scraggy}} in ''[[BW017|Scraggy-Hatched to be Wild!]]''. The Egg is similar to the ones seen in the games. However, it retains Scraggy's color scheme, being tan with brown spots.
; [[Ash's Froakie]]
: Ash's Froakie hatched offscreen. It was shown in a flashback in ''[[XY091|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]''. It is light blue with white markings that resemble a Froakie's hands.
; [[Ash's Noibat]]
: Ash's Noibat's Egg was found by his {{AP|Hawlucha}} in ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'', and hatched in the same episode. It is lavender with purple markings that resemble a Noibat's ears.

<gallery>
File:Togepi Egg.png|[[Misty's Togepi]] Egg
File:Phanpy Egg.png|[[Ash's Phanpy]] Egg
File:Larvitar Egg.png|[[Larvitar]] Egg
File:May Eevee Egg.png|[[May's Eevee]] Egg
File:Manaphy Egg anime.png|{{OBP|Manaphy|M09}} Egg
File:Happiny Egg.png|[[Brock's Happiny]] Egg
File:Cyndaquil Egg.png|[[Dawn's Cyndaquil]] Egg
File:Scraggy Egg.png|[[Ash's Scraggy]] Egg
File:Ash Froakie Egg.png|[[Ash's Froakie]] Egg
File:Ash Noibat Egg.png|[[Ash's Noibat]] Egg
</gallery>

===Other Pokémon Eggs in the anime===
[[File:Mudkip hatching.png|200px|right|thumb|A {{p|Mudkip}} hatching from its Egg in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'']]
* ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'': An entire breeding house full of Eggs appeared in this episode. Several "dummy" Eggs were used in the race. A large number of the Egg varieties seen, both real and dummy, are unique to this episode. Some of the designs seen are similar to {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Starmie}}, and {{p|Heracross}}, although Beedrill and Starmie usually cannot hatch from Eggs directly.
* ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'': This episode showed a home where baby {{p|Mudkip}} were bred, and even showed one hatching and spraying May in the face. These Eggs were small and blue with orange spots.
* ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'': An entire breeding house full of Eggs appeared in this episode. Primarily, it featured an Egg of a {{p|Vulpix}} which was about to hatch, which was two shades of red with a design of curls separating the top from the bottom, reflecting the design of Vulpix's tails. Many other Eggs appeared in the breeding house. Based on the design, some of the other Eggs were identified as {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Chinchou}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, and {{p|Wooper}}. A few of the designs were more difficult to distinguish than others.
* ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]'': {{p|Psyduck}} Eggs were seen in this episode, and were the reason why the Psyduck were blocking the road. These Eggs were yellow with patterns that looked like Psyduck's feet.

<gallery>
File:Elekid Egg.png|An {{p|Elekid}} Egg in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''
File:Sentret Egg.png|A {{p|Sentret}} Egg in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Pichu Egg.png|A {{p|Pichu}} Egg in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Dummy Pokemon Eggs 1.png|"Dummy" Eggs in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Dummy Pokemon Eggs 2.png|"Dummy" Eggs in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Aipom Egg.png|An {{p|Aipom}} Egg in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''
File:Bellsprout Egg.png|A {{p|Bellsprout}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Chinchou Egg.png|A {{p|Chinchou}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Cleffa Egg.png|A {{p|Cleffa}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Igglybuff Egg.png|An {{p|Igglybuff}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Ledyba Egg.png|A {{p|Ledyba}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Magby Egg.png|A {{p|Magby}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Sandshrew Egg.png|A {{p|Sandshrew}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Smoochum Egg.png|A {{p|Smoochum}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Spinarak Egg.png|A {{p|Spinarak}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Swinub Egg.png|A {{p|Swinub}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Teddiursa Egg.png|A {{p|Teddiursa}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Wooper Egg.png|A {{p|Wooper}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Vulpix Egg.png|A {{p|Vulpix}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Slowpoke Egg.png|A {{p|Slowpoke}} egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Psyduck Eggs.png|Three {{p|Psyduck}} with their Eggs in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''
</gallery>

==In the manga==
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[[File:Gold Pichu Egg Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|A Pichu Egg in the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
* In ''[[PS013|Sigh for Psyduck]]'', [[Mr. Fuji]]'s deceased {{p|Doduo}} is shown hatching from an Egg in a photograph.
* Gold receives an Egg from [[Jasmine]]'s Togetic, which eventually hatched into a Togepi.
* {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] and {{adv|Yellow}}'s [[Chuchu]] produce an Egg that later hatches into {{adv|Gold}}'s [[Pibu]].
* In ''[[PS441|Alternate Dimension Showdown XI]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} was given a {{p|Manaphy}} Egg by Looker which hatched into Manaphy at the [[Pokémon Day Care]]. Manaphy later produced an egg containing {{p|Phione}}.
* In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', Red's [[Snor]] and {{adv|Emerald}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} were revealed to have produced an Egg.

<gallery>
File:Togebo Egg.png|Togebo's Egg
File:Pibu Egg.png|Pibu's Egg held by Gold
File:Day-Care Couple Azurill Wynaut Adventures.png|An Igglybuff Egg held by the Day Care Man
File:Phione Egg Adventures.png|Phione's Egg with Manaphy
</gallery>

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
* {{GnB|Gold}} receives a Pokémon Egg from the [[Day-Care Couple]] in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]'', and it hatches into Pichu in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''.
* Chris hatches a {{p|Togepi}} from an Egg that {{GnB|Gold}} delivered to [[Professor Elm]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
* {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} hatches a {{TP|Red|Togepi}} Egg in ''[[PM066|Hatch the Pokémon Egg!!]]''.

<gallery>
File:Red Togepi Egg PM.png|Togepi Egg
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
* {{TCG ID|Challenge from the|_____'s Chansey|Darkness}}: Depicts a {{p|Chansey}} hatching from an Egg, as well as many other generic Eggs in the background.
* {{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Fossil Egg|72}}: Used to hatch into any Pokémon that evolves from {{TCG ID|Fossil|Mysterious Fossil|62}}.

==Trivia==
* The color of a standard Pokémon Egg may be a reference to {{smw|Yoshi Egg|Yoshi Eggs}} from {{smw|Yoshi (game)|''Yoshi''}}, a puzzle game developed by [[Game Freak]].
* The Eggs of {{p|Elekid}} and {{p|Magby}} are the only Eggs whose designs depict those of the Pokémon's {{p|Electabuzz|evolved}} {{p|Magmar|form}}, rather than the Pokémon it directly hatches into.
* Aside from {{OBP|Manaphy|M09}}, which is {{pkmn2|legendary}}, no anime Pokémon that has been seen hatching from an Egg is a Pokémon that is unable to evolve.
* In the anime, with the exception of [[Ash's Scraggy]] and {{AP|Noibat}}, each Egg owned by a main character and shown onscreen has been stolen from the rightful owner prior to its hatching. The usual perpetrator is {{TRT}}, but there have been others.
** Misty's Togepi Egg was stolen by Team Rocket, though it was not hers at the time.
** Ash's Phanpy Egg was also stolen by Team Rocket.
** Larvitar Egg was stolen by [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers|three poachers]] prior to Ash obtaining it.
** May's Eevee Egg was first taken by accident by a disoriented {{p|Elekid}}. It was then found by Team Rocket and they planned to not return it to May. However, James willingly gives it to her in exchange for his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} which she had found.
** Brock's Happiny Egg was stolen by Team Rocket. However, this was before it was given to him personally.
** Dawn's Cyndaquil Egg was taken by Team Rocket, and hatched when she got it back.
* Even though Eggs are incapable of battling, they have [[base stats]] programmed into the game. Each stat is 10.
** Through [[Pomeg glitch|a glitch]] in {{game|Emerald}} and [[Generation IV]], Eggs can actually battle in-game.
* In {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, there was a minor bug when Pokémon hatched from an Egg in another game was traded to either game. When so is done, the "Egg" that appears after the location where the Egg hatched in the summary will change to "met" when traded to Ruby or Sapphire. This bug was fixed in {{game|Emerald}}.
* Another issue with traded Eggs occurred in Generations III, IV, and V : When an Egg is generated, it is given the OT, ID, secret ID, and game identifier of the game which created it. This can cause an Egg which is traded to hatch {{Shiny}} and then be normally colored, or hatch normally colored, and then be Shiny. This is due to the change in OT, ID, and secret ID happening after the hatching cutscene.
** This issue is also present if a Pokémon is traded between the main and remake games of the third and fourth generations: the game identifier is never changed, meaning that an Azurill Egg generated in Ruby, but then traded to FireRed and hatched will, though identifying itself as having FireRed's player as its OT, still be marked as having been generated in Ruby. When transferred via Pal Park to Generation IV, it will say that it is from Hoenn, rather than Kanto, as this is determined not by [[List of locations by index number (Generation III)|index number]] of the location hatched, but by game identifier. In Generation IV, this occurs between Sinnoh and Johto games when Pokémon are transferred forward to Generation V. It cannot occur between Kanto/Hoenn and Johto/Sinnoh games, however, as Pokémon Eggs cannot be transferred via Pal Park.
** This issue was resolved in [[Generation VI]], where an Egg uses its current owner's OT, ID, secret ID, and game identifier while hatching.
* The DVs of the Pokémon hatched from the Odd Egg will always be either 0/2/10/10/10 if Shiny or all 0 if non-Shiny, regardless of language version. These are the lowest possible values in Generation II for any Shiny or non-Shiny Pokémon, respectively.<ref>[http://upokecenter.dreamhosters.com/articles/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-crystal/pokemon-crystal-odd-egg/ Odd Egg - The Ultimate Pokémon Center]</ref>
* The Odd Egg always hatches with 125 experience points. This matches the base [[experience]] for the {{cat|Pokémon in the Medium Fast experience group|Medium Fast}} experience group (which includes {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}} and {{p|Magby}} in this instance), but exceeds the base experience for the {{cat|Pokémon in the Fast experience group|Fast}} experience group. This makes it possible for a {{p|Cleffa}} or {{p|Igglybuff}} hatched from the Odd Egg to start with more experience points than it would normally have.

==In other languages==
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Pokémon Egg

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[[File:SugimoriEggs.png|right|thumb|235px|Eggs of {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Elekid}}]]
[[File:Hatching Egg V.png|frame|right|A {{p|Larvesta}} hatching from its Egg.]]
A '''Pokémon Egg''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンのタマゴ''' ''Pokémon egg'') is an object from which most {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are known to hatch. An Egg's shell will usually have a pattern that reflects the appearance of the Pokémon developing inside, though in the games, this is not the case.

Pokémon Eggs are produced by {{pkmn|breeding}} two Pokémon of a compatible [[Egg Group]] and opposite gender together and will contain, by default, the lowest species in the evolutionary line of the mother. According to a girl in [[Solaceon Town]], where one of many [[Pokémon Day Care]]s are located, no one has ever seen a Pokémon lay an Egg, and thus, it is not confirmed that this is how they appear. According to a {{tc|Monsieur}} in [[Coumarine City]], Eggs are not actually eggs and are more like "cradles".

Some Pokémon, known as [[baby Pokémon]], are also found by hatching them from an Egg created by their evolved forms, either naturally or through use of a held [[incense]]. Unlike other species {{egg|Undiscovered|which cannot breed}}, baby Pokémon evolve into species which can do so. The majority of [[Legendary Pokémon]] cannot breed in captivity, and thus cannot produce Eggs of themselves. However, a notable exception is made with {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}, which both produce Phione Eggs if bred with {{p|Ditto}}.

==In the games==
Pokémon Eggs have appeared in all games where Pokémon breeding has been available, and were a major plot point in [[Generation II]], in which they were introduced. They have also appeared in several side games.

===Mechanics===
[[File:Egg Gen II.png|frame|right|An Egg's status screen in [[Generation II]]]]
The amount of time left until a Pokémon hatches from its Egg is determined by the number of [[Egg cycles]] (which are measured in steps) that the player walks when it is in the party (including movement on a [[Bicycle]] or while {{m|Surf}}ing). In-game [[time]] has no direct bearing on Egg hatching.

Eggs utilize the same memory allocation as Pokémon, so the coding structure is very similar. What would be the [[friendship]] value in a Pokémon is the [[Egg cycle]] count for an Egg. Unlike friendship, this value counts down at the end of every Egg cycle.

Since Generation V, an Egg will hatch when its Egg cycle count reaches zero. If multiple Eggs become ready to hatch at the same time, the first Egg in the party will hatch first while each subsequent Egg will hatch with each subsequent step.

In Generations III and IV, an Egg will only hatch if its Egg cycle count is zero before an Egg cycle ends (meaning that an extra Egg cycle must be walked). Only one Egg can hatch per Egg cycle, since Eggs are processed in order and if one hatches, any remaining Eggs are not touched.

Generation II is like Generations III and IV except that an Egg will hatch when its Egg cycle count reaches zero.

The number of Egg cycles that an Egg has left determines the text that is shown on its status screen.

===Generation II===
[[File:Gold Silver Beta Egg.png|thumb|A [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta|pre-release image]] of an egg hatching in Pokémon Gold and Silver]]
[[File:Stadium 2 Egg.png|frame|left]]
Generation II introduced the system of Egg creation and hatching that would continue, much unaltered, to the present. The first Pokémon Egg obtainable by the {{player}} in the series was a [[key item]] given by [[Mr. Pokémon]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. The {{key|II|Mystery Egg}} is to be delivered to [[Professor Elm]] in [[New Bark Town]]; he will then study it and have one of his aides return it to the player in the [[Violet City]] [[Pokémon Center]].

Elm's studies show that when a Pokémon Egg is carried with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with a [[party]] of lively Pokémon, it will eventually hatch. This is easily proven, as some time after the Egg is given, if it is kept in the party, it will hatch into a {{p|Togepi}}.

The player reaching the Daycare on {{rt|34|Johto}} marks where the game mechanics of breeding are truly introduced. Though unrevealed in the games (and only ever truly shown by {{g|Stadium 2}} and [[Pokédex 3D]]), Pokémon belong to one or two of fifteen [[Egg Group]]s, and those which share an Egg Group and are of opposite gender are capable of breeding. Pokémon without gender can be bred with a {{p|Ditto}}, as can any other Pokémon not in the {{egg2|Undiscovered}}. Pokémon in the Undiscovered Group will not breed with any Pokémon or produce any Eggs.

Pokémon that hatch from an Egg will come out at level 5, having whatever moves their species can learn by that level, any move both parents know that the hatched Pokémon can learn through level-up, any [[TM]] or [[HM]] moves they are compatible with that were known by their father, and any [[Egg move]]s their father passed down. The father's moves take priority over the moves the species would usually have at that level.

These are the only games in which an Egg's status screen differs considerably from that of a normal Pokémon, as all later games use either a modified version of the Pokémon status screen of that game (as is the case in Generation III), or the same status screen, minus some pages (as is the case in Generation IV and V).

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation II:
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/2|GSC}}: From [[Mr. Pokémon]], initially classed as a [[key item]]. Received from [[Professor Elm]]'s aide in [[Violet City]].
* {{anchor|Odd Egg|Odd Egg}}{{sup/2|C}}: From the [[Day-Care Couple|Day-Care Man]]. Will hatch into a {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}}, or {{p|Magby}} that knows {{m|Dizzy Punch}}. It has a 14% chance of being {{Shiny}} in international versions. In the Japanese version of Crystal, the Day-Care Man instead gives out an {{key|II|Egg Ticket}} that can be traded in at the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] for the Odd Egg. The Odd Egg in the Japanese version has a 50% chance of being {{Shiny}}.

===Generation III===
Generation III retained much of the system introduced in Generation II, with only one major change: [[incense]]s are introduced that, if held by the appropriate Pokémon, will cause them to produce Eggs that hatch into new baby Pokémon (who were introduced in this generation). There are incenses for {{p|Marill}}'s and {{p|Wobbuffet}}'s evolutionary lines, which allow them to produce Eggs that hatch into {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Wynaut}} respectively. Presumably, these incenses are meant to keep the results of breeding consistent across generations while still allowing earlier evolutions to be introduced.

All other mechanics present in Generation II are present in Generation III, including the system for hatching Eggs, except that Eggs require an extra Egg cycle to hatch. Egg Groups now have more members, but the groups themselves number the same as in Generation II, and no Pokémon have changed groups.

In {{game|Emerald}}, several more mechanics were added. A Pokémon's [[nature]] could be influenced if its mother held an {{evostone|Everstone}} while in the Day Care, while Pokémon with {{a|Magma Armor}} or {{a|Flame Body}} shorten the hatching process if they are in the party with Eggs.

In Generation III, a Pokémon Egg's type is listed as {{t|???}}.

No Eggs can be obtained or traded to [[Pokémon Colosseum]] or {{XD}}.

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation III:
* {{p|Wynaut}}{{sup/3|RSE}}: From an old couple in [[Lavaridge Town]].
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}: From an old man in the [[Water Labyrinth]].

===Generation IV===
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Generation IV expanded on the mechanics found in Emerald, making them standard to the series, as well as added more baby Pokémon only obtainable through [[incense]] breeding. A new mechanic is that either parent can now pass down its nature to its offspring if it holds an Everstone. In addition to this, Pokémon Eggs now hatch at level 1. This would have been possible in Generation III as well, but was not in Generation II due to a glitch in the programming that caused level 1 "[[Experience#Experience to level|Medium Slow]]" Pokémon to jump to level 100 instantly when leveled up.

A minor change in mechanics from Generation III causes Eggs to hatch slightly earlier, with the length of an Egg cycle dropping from 256 to 255 steps. The Manaphy Egg obtainable from Ranger games has its own sprite that is different from other, normal Eggs' sprites.

Trainers can use the Pokétch {{DL|Pokétch|Day-Care Checker}} app to check whether or not an Egg has been produced, unlike in previous generations, where Trainers attempting to breed two Pokémon would need to stay near the Day Care if they wished to get an Egg as soon as it was ready.

Eggs may also be transferred to [[My Pokémon Ranch]], but they will not hatch as long as they are kept in the game. When the ranch reaches the maximum level (level 25, requiring 999 Pokémon to be present in the ranch), [[Hayley]] will offer to trade any Pokémon Egg for her Mew.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Eggs can be given a spa treatment at the [[Ribbon Syndicate]] building. This will cause the Egg to have an increased [[friendship]] upon hatching. However, Eggs cannot be given massages; if attempted, the [[Massage Girl]] will exclaim, "That's silly! I'd break that Egg if I tried to massage it!"

<gallery>
File:Poketch Egg.png|An Egg on the [[Pokétch]]
File:Ranch Egg.png|An Egg in [[My Pokémon Ranch]]
File:Battle Rev Egg.png|An Egg in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
File:Battle Rev Manaphy Egg.png|A Manaphy Egg in Pokémon Battle Revolution
File:Dragon hatch HGSS.png|An Egg produced by {{p|Arceus}}, about to hatch into {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} or {{p|Giratina}}
File:ManaphyEggmssoa.png|Manaphy Egg in {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}
</gallery>

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation IV:
* {{p|Happiny}}{{sup/4|DP}}: From a Traveling Man in [[Hearthome City]] (has the appearance of a {{tc|Hiker}}).
* {{p|Riolu}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}: From [[Riley]] on [[Iron Island]].
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/4|Pt}}: From [[Cynthia]] in [[Eterna City]].
* {{p|Manaphy}}{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}}: From {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}.
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Mr. Pokémon]]. Initially classed as a [[key item]], the {{key|IV|Mystery Egg}}. Received from [[Professor Elm]]'s aide in [[Violet City]].
* {{p|Mareep}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Primo]], after entering the correct secret phrase.
* {{p|Wooper}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Primo]], after entering the correct secret phrase.
* {{p|Slugma}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}: From [[Primo]], after entering the correct secret phrase.

===Generation V===
Building on the mechanics introduced in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Generation V makes it possible for female Pokémon with a Hidden Ability to pass on their Hidden Ability to their offspring, unless the father is a Ditto. The Manaphy Egg is found [[List of Pokémon by index number (Generation V)|in the coding of Black and White]], but was not used.

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation V:
* {{p|Larvesta}}{{sup/5|BW}}: From a Treasure Hunter inside a building on {{rt|18|Unova}} (has the appearance of a {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}).
* {{p|Happiny}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}: From a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} inside the eastern gate in [[Nacrene City]].

===Generation VI===
Again expanding on mechanics from previous games, Generation VI builds upon the mechanics from Generation V by allowing mothers to pass on [[Egg move]]s and [[Poké Ball]]s, removing the ability to pass on [[TM]]s and [[HM]]s from the father, and allowing any Pokémon to pass down Hidden Abilities when bred with Ditto. Another new mechanic is the ability for the parents to pass down five IVs if one of them holds a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Destiny Knot}}.

====Eggs available====
Aside from Eggs made by the player's Pokémon, the following Eggs can be obtained in Generation VI:
* {{p|Wynaut}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}: From an old hot-springs visitor in [[Lavaridge Town]].
* {{p|Togepi}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}: From an old hot-springs visitor in Lavaridge Town after defeating [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}}.
These Eggs are obtained with an [[Egg cycle]] value of 70, higher than the same Egg would start with if it were obtained by breeding.

===Appearance===
{{incomplete|section|Models from Generation VI}}
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====Manaphy Egg====
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| A {{pcolor|Manaphy|000}} Egg from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
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===Side games===
[[File:Hey You Pikachu Togepi Egg.png|thumb|right|A Togepi Egg]]
====Hey You, Pikachu!====
In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], a Togepi Egg can be found and hatched while completing the Pokémon Picnic missions. In Japan, this game was released before the launch of Generation II, making it the first Egg to appear in a game.

====Pokémon Snap====
The Eggs of the [[Kanto]] [[Legendary birds]] appeared in {{g|Snap}}. This was the first appearance of Pokémon Eggs outside of Japan. These Eggs could be hatched by player interaction.

* {{p|Articuno}}: This Egg is in the [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]] area. It is silver and has a crystalline form. It hatches with the aid of two dancing {{p|Jynx}}.
* {{p|Zapdos}}: This Egg is in the [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]] area. It is yellow with a jagged electric pattern on it. It hatches with the aid of a {{p|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* {{p|Moltres}}: This Egg is in the [[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]] area. It is white with a red flame design on it. It hatches when a [[Pester Ball]] or an apple knocks it into the lava.

<gallery>
File:Articuno Egg Snap.png|Articuno Egg
File:Zapdos Egg Snap.png|Zapdos Egg
File:Moltres Egg Snap.png|Moltres Egg
</gallery>

====Pokémon Puzzle Challenge====
[[File:Puzzle Challenge Eggs.png|thumb|right|Eggs available in Puzzle Challenge]]
Four Eggs are available as unlockables in {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}; over time, they will hatch, and the Pokémon inside are only playable in Marathon mode.
* {{p|Magby}} is available after hatching the Fire Egg.
* {{p|Elekid}} is available after hatching the Lightning Egg.
* {{p|Igglybuff}} is available after hatching the Normal Circle Egg.
* {{p|Cleffa}} is available after hatching the Normal Star Egg.

====Pokémon Breeder mini====
[[File:Pokémon Breeder egg.png|thumb|120px|right|{{pkmn|Breeder mini}} Eggs]]
Three Eggs containing {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}} are available for the player to choose between in {{g|Breeder mini}}. However, these Eggs have a generic appearance, rather than their individual designs present in other media.

====Pokémon Channel====
{{incomplete|section|images of the following Eggs: Aipom, Azurill, Bellsprout, Igglybuff, Phanpy, Pichu, Smoochum, Sentret, and Wynaut}}
In {{g|Channel}}, Pokémon Eggs appear on the ''Eggzamination: Hatch Up!'' channel, where the player can guess which Pokémon is within an Egg, and will win money if correct on hatching, which can take any time between 5 minutes to 24 hours. While some Pokémon hatch from plain white Eggs, a number of Eggs that have appeared in the anime are a main feature on the channel. Pokémon that hatch from their anime Eggs include {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Hoppip}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Krabby}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Wooper}}, and {{p|Wynaut}}. Pokémon that hatch from plain white Eggs include {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Cubone}}, {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Delibird}}, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, {{p|Natu}}, {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Shellder}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Sudowoodo}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Zubat}}. 
<gallery>
File:Blank Egg Channel.png|Generic Egg
File:Treecko Egg Channel.png|Treecko Egg
File:Torchic Egg Channel.png|Torchic Egg
File:Mudkip Egg Channel.png|Mudkip Egg
File:Swinub Egg Channel.png|Swinub Egg
File:Teddiursa Egg Channel.png|Teddiursa Egg
File:Cleffa Egg Channel.png|Cleffa Egg
File:Magby Egg Channel.png|Magby Egg
File:Slowpoke Egg Channel.png|Slowpoke Egg
File:Togepi Egg Channel.png|Togepi Egg
File:Krabby Egg Channel.png|Krabby Egg
File:Ledyba Egg Channel.png|Ledyba Egg
File:Wooper Egg Channel.png|Wooper Egg
File:Oddish Egg Channel.png|Oddish Egg
File:Hoppip Egg Channel.png|Hoppip Egg
</gallery>

====Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire====
[[File:Pinball RS Egg.png|thumb|right|Pinball RS Eggs]]
Eggs can be hatched while playing in Egg Mode in {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}. While playing on the [[Ruby Field]], hit {{p|Cyndaquil}} into the Egg stand three times to start heating the Egg. Hitting it once more will make the Egg hatch. Afterwards, sending the ball into the Egg stand again will lead to {{p|Aerodactyl}} or {{p|Totodile}} replacing the Egg. While playing on the [[Sapphire Field]], send the ball through the Egg Stand to turn on one of the lights. This only works by sending the ball up the lower Egg Loop and not through Spoink launching the ball. Once all four lights are lit, the Egg will hatch the next time the ball is sent through the Egg stand. Afterwards, sending the ball through the Egg stand once more makes a new Egg appear and the process starts over. After an Egg has been hatched it must be caught by hitting it twice with the [[Poké Ball]] in less than a minute, otherwise it will go back into the Egg Stand.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon====
[[File:Wonder Egg.png|frame|right]]
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the {{player}} can earn Eggs as a reward for missions with a reward listed as ???. Only one Egg can be kept at a time, and will be sent to [[Treasure Town#Chansey's Hut|Chansey]]. The Egg will hatch after a random number of missions, at which point, the hatched Pokémon will join the player's team and know [[Egg move]]s. A [[Wonder Egg]] can be found at the end of the [[Surrounded Sea]], which will hatch into {{p|Manaphy}} the next morning.

====Pokémon Battle Chess BW Version====
In [[Pokémon Battle Chess]] BW Version, a {{p|Victini}} Egg acts as the equivalent of a king piece in chess. The Egg can take three hits before it hatches, and Victini can take one before fainting. If this Victini faints, the controlling player loses. The Egg can still be moved even while unhatched.

<gallery perrow=3>
File:Egg Yellow Battle Chess.png|Untouched
File:Egg2 Yellow Battle Chess.png|Damaged once
File:Egg3 Yellow Battle Chess.png|Damaged twice
File:Egg Blue Battle Chess.png|Untouched
File:Egg2 Blue Battle Chess.png|Damaged once
File:Egg3 Blue Battle Chess.png|Damaged twice
</gallery>

==In the anime==
[[File:Breeding house Eggs.png|thumb|220px|Pokémon Eggs at a [[Pokémon Day Care|breeding house]] in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'']]
The anime was where Pokémon Eggs made their debut, with {{Ash}}'s find of an Egg in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' predating Pokémon Snap by nearly a year. The Egg was kept safe by {{an|Brock}}, but unlike later episodes, was not kept in its own case.

Later Eggs have all been shown to be kept in a [[Egg case|case]], which includes a [[Poké Ball]] for the baby to be put into upon hatching. Aside from Togepi's Egg, which hatched like an Egg would in the real world, later Eggs are shown to flash white before hatching, then to glow white and transform into the Pokémon they contain, slightly in the same way as [[Evolution|evolving]].

In the episode ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]'', it was revealed that Pokémon are able to see the world outside of their Eggs. More than that, Pokémon have been seen interacting from inside their Eggs—Manaphy had used {{m|Heart Swap}} on Team Rocket before it even hatched (it was also implied that it was the one who gave May the dream involving [[Samiya|the Sea Temple]]).

In ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', a fossilized {{p|Aerodactyl}} Egg is shown, and revealed to have been used in conjunction with an [[Old Amber]] to resurrect a living Aerodactyl.

===Pokémon hatched from Eggs===
; [[Misty's Togepi]]
: This Egg was white with blue and red triangular spots. It was found by {{Ash}} deep in [[Grampa Canyon]] in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''. It was taken care of by {{an|Brock}} and, for a short period, by {{MTR}}. It hatched into a {{p|Togepi}} in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''. Since {{an|Misty}} was the first person it saw, the baby Pokémon thought she was its mother, and thus became hers.
; [[Ash's Phanpy]]
: This Egg was light blue with no designs. It was given to {{Ash}} as a prize for winning a race in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''. He took care of it himself, and it hatched into a {{p|Phanpy}} in ''[[EP230|Hatching a Plan!]]''.
; [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]]
: This Egg was jade green with no designs. It was given to {{Ash}} in ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]''. It hatched into a {{p|Larvitar}} in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can!]]''.
; [[Misty's Azurill]]
: This Egg was never seen. It was the offspring of [[Tracey's Marill]], and then {{Tracey}} gave it to {{an|Misty}} as mentioned in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team!]]'', when Azurill itself first appeared.
[[File:Eevee hatches.png|right|thumb|[[May's Eevee]] hatching from its Egg in ''[[AG157|Time Warp Heals All Wounds]]'']]
; [[May's Eevee]]
: This Egg was brown with a cream-colored zigzag stripe around its middle. It was given to {{an|May}} by a day-care worker in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''. She took care of it herself, and it hatched into an {{p|Eevee}} in ''[[AG157|Time-Warp Heals All Wounds]]''.
; [[Manaphy (M09)|Manaphy]]
: This Egg was translucent blue with a red, yolk-like sphere and a ring of yellow dots inside of it. It was primary to the plot of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. During the movie, while everyone was trying to protect the Egg, the center began to glow. When {{an|May}} caught it after being tossed into the air, it began to hatch into a {{p|Manaphy}}.
; [[Brock's Happiny]]
: This Egg was light pink with a white stripe around the center and a red top. It was won by {{an|Brock}} in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''. He took care of it himself, and it hatched into a {{p|Happiny}} with the help of [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]''.
; [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]
: {{an|Dawn}}'s Egg obtained in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'' hatched into a baby Cyndaquil later in the episode. The Egg was mostly green, with a cream colored bottom and three red spots near the bottom.
; [[Iris's Axew]]
: This Egg was never seen. It was given to Iris prior to the start of the series a few days after Axew hatched.
; [[Ash's Scraggy]]
: Ash's Egg obtained in ''[[BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]'' hatched into a baby {{p|Scraggy}} in ''[[BW017|Scraggy-Hatched to be Wild!]]''. The Egg is similar to the ones seen in the games. However, it retains Scraggy's color scheme, being tan with brown spots.
; [[Ash's Froakie]]
: Ash's Froakie hatched offscreen. It was shown in a flashback in ''[[XY091|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]''. It is light blue with white markings that resemble a Froakie's hands.
; [[Ash's Noibat]]
: Ash's Noibat's Egg was found by his {{AP|Hawlucha}} in ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'', and hatched in the same episode. It is lavender with purple markings that resemble a Noibat's ears.

<gallery>
File:Togepi Egg.png|[[Misty's Togepi]] Egg
File:Phanpy Egg.png|[[Ash's Phanpy]] Egg
File:Larvitar Egg.png|[[Larvitar]] Egg
File:May Eevee Egg.png|[[May's Eevee]] Egg
File:Manaphy Egg anime.png|{{OBP|Manaphy|M09}} Egg
File:Happiny Egg.png|[[Brock's Happiny]] Egg
File:Cyndaquil Egg.png|[[Dawn's Cyndaquil]] Egg
File:Scraggy Egg.png|[[Ash's Scraggy]] Egg
File:Ash Froakie Egg.png|[[Ash's Froakie]] Egg
File:Ash Noibat Egg.png|[[Ash's Noibat]] Egg
</gallery>

===Other Pokémon Eggs in the anime===
[[File:Mudkip hatching.png|200px|right|thumb|A {{p|Mudkip}} hatching from its Egg in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'']]
* ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'': An entire breeding house full of Eggs appeared in this episode. Several "dummy" Eggs were used in the race. A large number of the Egg varieties seen, both real and dummy, are unique to this episode. Some of the designs seen are similar to {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Starmie}}, and {{p|Heracross}}, although Beedrill and Starmie usually cannot hatch from Eggs directly.
* ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'': This episode showed a home where baby {{p|Mudkip}} were bred, and even showed one hatching and spraying May in the face. These Eggs were small and blue with orange spots.
* ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'': An entire breeding house full of Eggs appeared in this episode. Primarily, it featured an Egg of a {{p|Vulpix}} which was about to hatch, which was two shades of red with a design of curls separating the top from the bottom, reflecting the design of Vulpix's tails. Many other Eggs appeared in the breeding house. Based on the design, some of the other Eggs were identified as {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Chinchou}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, and {{p|Wooper}}. A few of the designs were more difficult to distinguish than others.
* ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]'': {{p|Psyduck}} Eggs were seen in this episode, and were the reason why the Psyduck were blocking the road. These Eggs were yellow with patterns that looked like Psyduck's feet.

<gallery>
File:Elekid Egg.png|An {{p|Elekid}} Egg in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''
File:Sentret Egg.png|A {{p|Sentret}} Egg in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Pichu Egg.png|A {{p|Pichu}} Egg in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Dummy Pokemon Eggs 1.png|"Dummy" Eggs in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Dummy Pokemon Eggs 2.png|"Dummy" Eggs in ''Extreme Pokémon!''
File:Aipom Egg.png|An {{p|Aipom}} Egg in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''
File:Bellsprout Egg.png|A {{p|Bellsprout}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Chinchou Egg.png|A {{p|Chinchou}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Cleffa Egg.png|A {{p|Cleffa}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Igglybuff Egg.png|An {{p|Igglybuff}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Ledyba Egg.png|A {{p|Ledyba}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Magby Egg.png|A {{p|Magby}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Sandshrew Egg.png|A {{p|Sandshrew}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Smoochum Egg.png|A {{p|Smoochum}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Spinarak Egg.png|A {{p|Spinarak}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Swinub Egg.png|A {{p|Swinub}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Teddiursa Egg.png|A {{p|Teddiursa}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Wooper Egg.png|A {{p|Wooper}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Vulpix Egg.png|A {{p|Vulpix}} Egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Slowpoke Egg.png|A {{p|Slowpoke}} egg in ''May's Egg-Cellent Adventure''
File:Psyduck Eggs.png|Three {{p|Psyduck}} with their Eggs in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''
</gallery>

==In the manga==
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[[File:Gold Pichu Egg Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|A Pichu Egg in the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
* In ''[[PS013|Sigh for Psyduck]]'', [[Mr. Fuji]]'s deceased {{p|Doduo}} is shown hatching from an Egg in a photograph.
* Gold receives an Egg from [[Jasmine]]'s Togetic, which eventually hatched into a Togepi.
* {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] and {{adv|Yellow}}'s [[Chuchu]] produce an Egg that later hatches into {{adv|Gold}}'s [[Pibu]].
* In ''[[PS441|Alternate Dimension Showdown XI]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} was given a {{p|Manaphy}} Egg by Looker which hatched into Manaphy at the [[Pokémon Day Care]]. Manaphy later produced an egg containing {{p|Phione}}.
* In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', Red's [[Snor]] and {{adv|Emerald}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} were revealed to have produced an Egg.

<gallery>
File:Togebo Egg.png|Togebo's Egg
File:Pibu Egg.png|Pibu's Egg held by Gold
File:Day-Care Couple Azurill Wynaut Adventures.png|An Igglybuff Egg held by the Day Care Man
File:Phione Egg Adventures.png|Phione's Egg with Manaphy
</gallery>

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
* {{GnB|Gold}} receives a Pokémon Egg from the [[Day-Care Couple]] in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]'', and it hatches into Pichu in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''.
* Chris hatches a {{p|Togepi}} from an Egg that {{GnB|Gold}} delivered to [[Professor Elm]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
* {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} hatches a {{TP|Red|Togepi}} Egg in ''[[PM066|Hatch the Pokémon Egg!!]]''.

<gallery>
File:Red Togepi Egg PM.png|Togepi Egg
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
* {{TCG ID|Challenge from the|_____'s Chansey|Darkness}}: Depicts a {{p|Chansey}} hatching from an Egg, as well as many other generic Eggs in the background.
* {{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Fossil Egg|72}}: Used to hatch into any Pokémon that evolves from {{TCG ID|Fossil|Mysterious Fossil|62}}.

==Trivia==
* The color of a standard Pokémon Egg may be a reference to {{smw|Yoshi Egg|Yoshi Eggs}} from {{smw|Yoshi (game)|''Yoshi''}}, a puzzle game developed by [[Game Freak]].
* The Eggs of {{p|Elekid}} and {{p|Magby}} are the only Eggs whose designs depict those of the Pokémon's {{p|Electabuzz|evolved}} {{p|Magmar|form}}, rather than the Pokémon it directly hatches into.
* Aside from {{OBP|Manaphy|M09}}, which is {{pkmn2|legendary}}, no anime Pokémon that has been seen hatching from an Egg is a Pokémon that is unable to evolve.
* In the anime, with the exception of [[Ash's Scraggy]] and {{AP|Noibat}}, each Egg owned by a main character and shown onscreen has been stolen from the rightful owner prior to its hatching. The usual perpetrator is {{TRT}}, but there have been others.
** Misty's Togepi Egg was stolen by Team Rocket, though it was not hers at the time.
** Ash's Phanpy Egg was also stolen by Team Rocket.
** Larvitar Egg was stolen by [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers|three poachers]] prior to Ash obtaining it.
** May's Eevee Egg was first taken by accident by a disoriented {{p|Elekid}}. It was then found by Team Rocket and they planned to not return it to May. However, James willingly gives it to her in exchange for his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} which she had found.
** Brock's Happiny Egg was stolen by Team Rocket. However, this was before it was given to him personally.
** Dawn's Cyndaquil Egg was taken by Team Rocket, and hatched when she got it back.
* Even though Eggs are incapable of battling, they have [[base stats]] programmed into the game. Each stat is 10.
** Through [[Pomeg glitch|a glitch]] in {{game|Emerald}} and [[Generation IV]], Eggs can actually battle in-game.
* In {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, there was a minor bug when Pokémon hatched from an Egg in another game was traded to either game. When so is done, the "Egg" that appears after the location where the Egg hatched in the summary will change to "met" when traded to Ruby or Sapphire. This bug was fixed in {{game|Emerald}}.
* Another issue with traded Eggs occurred in Generations III, IV, and V : When an Egg is generated, it is given the OT, ID, secret ID, and game identifier of the game which created it. This can cause an Egg which is traded to hatch {{Shiny}} and then be normally colored, or hatch normally colored, and then be Shiny. This is due to the change in OT, ID, and secret ID happening after the hatching cutscene.
** This issue is also present if a Pokémon is traded between the main and remake games of the third and fourth generations: the game identifier is never changed, meaning that an Azurill Egg generated in Ruby, but then traded to FireRed and hatched will, though identifying itself as having FireRed's player as its OT, still be marked as having been generated in Ruby. When transferred via Pal Park to Generation IV, it will say that it is from Hoenn, rather than Kanto, as this is determined not by [[List of locations by index number (Generation III)|index number]] of the location hatched, but by game identifier. In Generation IV, this occurs between Sinnoh and Johto games when Pokémon are transferred forward to Generation V. It cannot occur between Kanto/Hoenn and Johto/Sinnoh games, however, as Pokémon Eggs cannot be transferred via Pal Park.
** This issue was resolved in [[Generation VI]], where an Egg uses its current owner's OT, ID, secret ID, and game identifier while hatching.
* The DVs of the Pokémon hatched from the Odd Egg will always be either 0/2/10/10/10 if Shiny or all 0 if non-Shiny, regardless of language version. These are the lowest possible values in Generation II for any Shiny or non-Shiny Pokémon, respectively.<ref>[http://upokecenter.dreamhosters.com/articles/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-crystal/pokemon-crystal-odd-egg/ Odd Egg - The Ultimate Pokémon Center]</ref>
* The Odd Egg always hatches with 125 experience points. This matches the base [[experience]] for the {{cat|Pokémon in the Medium Fast experience group|Medium Fast}} experience group (which includes {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}} and {{p|Magby}} in this instance), but exceeds the base experience for the {{cat|Pokémon in the Fast experience group|Fast}} experience group. This makes it possible for a {{p|Cleffa}} or {{p|Igglybuff}} hatched from the Odd Egg to start with more experience points than it would normally have.

==In other languages==
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|fi=Muna
|nl=EI ''Same as German''
|fr_eu=Œuf
|de=Ei
|it=Uovo
|es_eu=Huevo
|ko=알 ''Egg''}}

==References==
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions

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|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]
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{{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}}, 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 [[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 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==
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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]], 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 [[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. [[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==
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[[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]].
* 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 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]].
* 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]].
[[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.
* 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.
* 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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{{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}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{leafgreen color}}; border:5px solid #{{leafgreen color light}}"
|-
! LeafGreen
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{leafgreen color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{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 [[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===
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{firered color}}; background: #{{leafgreen color}}"
! style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center;" | Changelog
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | 1.0
| Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | 1.1
| ''Unknown changes. Only FireRed 1.1 was released (this needs to be investigated).''
|}

===International===
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{firered color}}; background: #{{leafgreen color}}"
! style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center;" | Changelog
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | 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;" rowspan="1" | 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|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}}. 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 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]].
* In the end credits, the [[game mascot]]s of the four [[Generation I]] games, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Pikachu}}, appear with special 3-frame sprites, transforming from their in-game sprites to the pose they took on the Japanese boxart of their respective games. In the Japanese versions, they are inside a circle with the text ''THE POCKET MONSTER TRAINER'', which is colored to match the Pokémon's type. In international versions this is replaced by a Poké Ball symbol, also colored based on the Pokémon's type.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background: #{{firered color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 3f Venusaur credits.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 3f Charizard credits.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 3f Blastoise credits.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 3f Pikachu credits.png]]
|-
| Venusaur credits' sprite
| Charizard credits' sprite
| Blastoise credits' sprite
| Pikachu credits' sprite
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{green color dark}}; background: #{{green color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:003Venusaur RG.png|87x87px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:006Charizard RG.png|87x87px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:009Blastoise 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==
{{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=포켓몬스터 파이어레드·리프그린{{tt|*|Although these games were not translated into Korean, these names are still used on official Pokémon material in South Korea}} ''Pocket Monsters: FireRed & LeafGreen''
|es_eu=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]]

[[de:Pokémon Feuerrote Edition und Blattgrüne Edition]]
[[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:精靈寶可夢火紅葉綠版]]

Nickname

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[[File:Nickname.png|frame|A {{p|Patrat}} being nicknamed "Lookout"]]
A '''nickname''' (Japanese: '''ニックネーム''' ''nickname'') is a name given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by its [[Original Trainer]]. Every time a player catches, hatches, or is given a new Pokémon in a [[core series]] game, he or she is able to nickname the Pokémon to a maximum of twelve characters (ten prior to [[Generation VI]]). In addition to the games, nicknamed Pokémon have also been shown in the [[Pokémon anime]] and several {{pkmn|manga}} series. Nicknames serve as a means of personalizing one's Pokémon, and distinguishing them from other individuals of the same species.

==In the games==
Players are given the option to nickname their Pokémon immediately after receiving them in any manner, such as receiving it from an NPC, hatching from an {{pkmn|Egg}}, or capturing in a [[Poké Ball]].

The only way to change the nickname is by taking the Pokémon to a [[Name Rater]]. Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, whenever a player catches a Pokémon and decides to nickname it right afterwards, he or she may tap the Pokémon's sprite or model on the nickname screen to reset the nickname back to the generic name of the species of Pokémon.

===Limits on nicknames===
[[File:Gen III nickname limit.png|frame|Comparison of the same English Mewtwo in Japanese and English Generation III games]]
Nicknames have a maximum length of twelve characters, six in Japanese and Korean games. These characters are in turn limited by the character palette in the games. The characters available have expanded over the generations: in Generation I it was impossible to use numbers in nicknames, while later generations allowed both numbers and non-alpha-numeric symbols. In Generation I, it was possible to input a Pokémon's nickname as ten spaces, so when mentioned, no letters would appear. In subsequent generations, this would revert to the species name, even if the nickname is confirmed. Before Generation VI increased the character limit on nicknames, nicknames were limited to ten characters in international versions and five characters in the Japanese and Korean versions.

Traded Pokémon cannot be renamed unless they are returned to their original game; if it is impossible for the traded Pokémon to be returned, it cannot be renamed at all. If taken to a Name Rater, he will say the name is "perfect" and refuse to change it. This is to maintain the unique character given to the Pokémon by its [[Original Trainer]]. The game recognizes the trade when the OT number assigned to the Pokémon does not match the number on the save file. Very rarely will two players' numbers coincide; this is the only time when traded Pokémon may be renamed.

Pokémon traded from a Western [[Generation III]] game to a Japanese one will have its species name or nickname rendered in {{wp|Halfwidth and fullwidth forms|fullwidth}} characters, making it impossible to display the full name if it is longer than five characters.

In the 1.0 release of the English versions of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the nickname flag of Japanese Pokémon is not set when they evolve so the Pokémon's species name will be adjusted accordingly (e.g.: {{p|Pichu}}'s Japanese species name is {{j|ピチュー}} and the player nicknames it {{j|ＰＩＣＨＵ}}, then trades it to an English version and evolves it, causing its name to become PIKACHU). However, since the English games still render the name in the Japanese font, an evolved Japanese Pokémon that has a name longer than five characters will cause a crash while attempting to load the [[Party|Pokémon List]] or send it out to battle (in the aforementioned case, the game will try to render it as {{j|ＰＩＫＡＣＨＵ}} instead of PIKACHU). This was fixed in the 1.1 release by adding an additional check to the name function used during [[evolution]] so that the Japanese Pokémon's name is not altered, effectively treating it as if it were a nickname. The European releases and subsequent Generation III games also have this check. In [[Generation IV]] and later games, this was altered again to allow non-nicknamed foreigner Pokémon to have their names changed to the corresponding regional species name upon evolution because the UI to display their names is able to accommodate the differences and apply the correct font.

In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, a [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be nicknamed if it has not been [[purification|purified]]. Immediately after this happens, the option will be given. [[Wild Pokémon]] caught from a [[Poké Spot]] in XD can be nicknamed as they are normally in the [[core series]].

In Generations V and VI, the game will [[List of censored words in Generation V|recognize]] when a nickname is {{wp|profanity}}, and will not allow the player to use this as a nickname. However, [[Poké Transfer]] does not prevent Pokémon with vulgar nicknames from being transferred forward. Instead it will delete the nickname and revert it to the default Pokémon's name.

===Outcomes of nicknaming===
Nicknaming Pokémon rarely has any effect on gameplay, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. The only games in which nicknamed Pokémon are treated differently are {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. In these games, when nicknamed Pokémon are transferred from a core series game they have a chance of being alternately colored. This coloration is not the same as being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. This feature has not been included in any later games.

Sometimes, in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, when the player gives a previously caught Pokémon a nickname at the Name Rater's house, the [[Hoenn TV]] network will report the nickname chosen. The host will always commend the player on his or her choice of name, even if the player decides to leave the Pokémon's name as it was. When [[Record mixing|records have been mixed]] with another save file, the television network may report on the other Trainer's choice of nicknames.

With [[Generation IV]]'s [[Global Trade System]], some naming issues may arise. The main issues are receiving Pokémon with nicknames in a foreign language and receiving Pokémon whose nicknames are threatening, inappropriate, racist, vulgar or pointless (for example, a name consisting of random characters). As the chances of matching both the Trainer ID and Secret ID are near impossible, these nicknames cannot be changed.

In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, there is a [[List of Medals in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Medal]] awarded for having nicknamed Pokémon 10 times.

Pokémon with nicknames deemed "inappropriate" may show up in Battle Videos as Pokémon without a nickname: a {{p|Staraptor}} named inappropriately would have its nickname reverted to "STARAPTOR". It is unknown if this censoring is automatic or done on a case-by-case basis by Nintendo employees.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}} program called {{DL|TV Mauville|The Name Rater Show}} tells a Pokémon's fortune based upon the first letter of its nickname.

===Non-player characters and nicknames===
[[Non-player character|NPC]]-nicknamed Pokémon are somewhat rare, and almost never encountered in battles. However, all Pokémon acquired from [[in-game trade]]s have nicknames, as well as all [[List of Contest opponents|Pokémon used by NPC Coordinators]] prior to [[Generation VI]]. Likely to emphasize the {{DL|Shiny Pokémon|Pokémon Stadium|color change effect}}, most of the Pokémon encountered in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} also have nicknames. Team Rocket's nicknamed Pokémon have numbers in their nicknames (which was impossible on hand-held games at the time).

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, due to NPC and player switching one of their Pokémon in [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]'s Mix Tournament, it is possible to fight a nicknamed Pokémon if the Pokémon chosen by opponent had a nickname.

===List of characters===
====Generation I====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming I.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|The only difference in characters availability is ED button being renamed to OK in French version}}
File:Nicknaming German I.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese I.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation II====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming II.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming German II.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese II.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean II.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation III====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming III.png|English, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming French III.png|French
File:Nicknaming German III.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese III.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon Colosseum=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English Colo.png|English
File:Nicknaming French Colo.png|French
File:Nicknaming German Colo.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish Colo.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian Colo.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese Colo.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon XD=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English XD.png|English
File:Nicknaming French XD.png|French
File:Nicknaming German XD.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish XD.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian XD.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese XD.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation IV====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming IV.png|English
File:Nicknaming French IV.png|French
File:Nicknaming German IV.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish IV.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian IV.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese IV.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean IV.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation V====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English V.png|English
File:Nicknaming French V.png|French
File:Nicknaming German V.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish V.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian V.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese V.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean V.png|Korean
</gallery>

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Channel===
In [[Pokémon Channel]], the player has the option to nickname his or her companion, {{p|Pikachu}}, once they become familiar enough with each other.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], the player has the option to name their player, which is defaulted to the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} they transformed into. They also have the option of nicknaming any Pokémon that joins their team. Unlike in the core games, however, nicknames cannot be changed, as there is no service akin to the [[Name Rater]] in the series.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|200px|right|Ritchie's Pikachu, who is nicknamed [[Sparky]]]]
As in the games, nicknaming Pokémon is optional. It is very seldom that main characters have nicknamed their Pokémon, leaving nicknaming largely unique to [[characters of the day|one-time characters]]. Often, these characters possess more than one of a species of Pokémon, and nicknaming is to provide distinction, such as in ''[[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]]''. At other times, the nicknames help to drive the plot, as in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon]]''.

The only main characters to possess a nicknamed Pokémon are {{an|Misty}}, who has a {{p|Luvdisc}} known as [[Caserin and Luverin|Caserin]], and [[James]], who has a {{p|Growlithe}} called [[Growlie]]. [[Ritchie]], a recurring character, also uses nicknames. {{jo|Marina}} from ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' and [[Mairin]] from ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' also have nicknamed Pokémon.

Nicknamed Pokémon still say their species name as their [[cry]] in the anime instead of their nickname. For example, [[Sparky]] still says "Pikachu" and variants of it.

{{an|Bonnie}}, who is a current travelling companion of {{Ash}}, nicknamed a Zygarde Core, [[Squishy]] in the {{series|XY}}.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Some Pokémon manga series use nicknames as a way to differentiate and individualize Pokémon characters. At least Two [[Pokédex holder|Pokédex holders]] in each region names their Pokémon. Quite often, the Trainer will nickname his or her Pokémon with a particular pattern, such as how {{adv|Crystal|Crys}} ends most of her Pokémon's nicknames with the "e" sound, and {{adv|Gold}} ends most of his Pokémon's names with "bo". [[Brock]]'s six Geodude are each named after a number, from "Geoone" to "Geosix".

Unlike in the games, nicknames can be changed by other trainers. Examples of this include Mr. Stone's Castform being named Fofo by {{adv|Ruby}}, Pokémon that are given away such as [[Gurkinn]]'s Gengar to Lasma and [[Grace]]'s Rhyhorn to Saisai by {{adv|X}} and {{adv|Y}} respectively.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|nl=Bijnaam
|de=Spitzname
|es=Mote
|fi=Lempinimi
|fr=Surnom
|it=Soprannome
|ko=닉네임 ''{{tt|ningneim|nickname}}''}}
{{-}}
{{Training}} 
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[de:Spitzname]]
[[fr:Surnom]]
[[it:Soprannome]]
[[ja:ニックネーム]]

Nickname

2016-05-08T11:50:27Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

{{incomplete|needs=List of available characters in each game/region, missing nicknaming screenshots in XY/ORAS}}
{{bad picture|intro section|Should update the Generation V nickname screen picture into the Generation VI one}}
[[File:Nickname.png|frame|A {{p|Patrat}} being nicknamed "Lookout"]]
A '''nickname''' (Japanese: '''ニックネーム''' ''nickname'') is a name given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by its [[Original Trainer]]. Every time a player catches, hatches, or is given a new Pokémon in a [[core series]] game, he or she is able to nickname the Pokémon to a maximum of twelve characters (ten prior to [[Generation VI]]). In addition to the games, nicknamed Pokémon have also been shown in the [[Pokémon anime]] and several {{pkmn|manga}} series. Nicknames serve as a means of personalizing one's Pokémon, and distinguishing them from other individuals of the same species.

==In the games==
Players are given the option to nickname their Pokémon immediately after receiving them in any manner, such as receiving it from an NPC, hatching from an {{pkmn|Egg}}, or capturing in a [[Poké Ball]].

The only way to change the nickname is by taking the Pokémon to a [[Name Rater]]. Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, whenever a player catches a Pokémon and decides to nickname it right afterwards, he or she may tap the Pokémon's sprite or model on the nickname screen to reset the nickname back to the generic name of the species of Pokémon.

===Limits on nicknames===
[[File:Gen III nickname limit.png|frame|Comparison of the same English Mewtwo in Japanese and English Generation III games]]
Nicknames have a maximum length of twelve characters, six in Japanese and Korean games. These characters are in turn limited by the character palette in the games. The characters available have expanded over the generations: in Generation I it was impossible to use numbers in nicknames, while later generations allowed both numbers and non-alpha-numeric symbols. In Generation I, it was possible to input a Pokémon's nickname as ten spaces, so when mentioned, no letters would appear. In subsequent generations, this would revert to the species name, even if the nickname is confirmed. Before Generation VI increased the character limit on nicknames, nicknames were limited to ten characters in international versions and five characters in the Japanese and Korean versions.

Traded Pokémon cannot be renamed unless they are returned to their original game; if it is impossible for the traded Pokémon to be returned, it cannot be renamed at all. If taken to a Name Rater, he will say the name is "perfect" and refuse to change it. This is to maintain the unique character given to the Pokémon by its [[Original Trainer]]. The game recognizes the trade when the OT number assigned to the Pokémon does not match the number on the save file. Very rarely will two players' numbers coincide; this is the only time when traded Pokémon may be renamed.

Pokémon traded from a Western [[Generation III]] game to a Japanese one will have its species name or nickname rendered in {{wp|Halfwidth and fullwidth forms|fullwidth}} characters, making it impossible to display the full name if it is longer than five characters.

In the 1.0 release of the English versions of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the nickname flag of Japanese Pokémon is not set when they evolve so the Pokémon's species name will be adjusted accordingly (e.g.: {{p|Pichu}}'s Japanese species name is {{j|ピチュー}} and the player nicknames it {{j|ＰＩＣＨＵ}}, then trades it to an English version and evolves it, causing its name to become PIKACHU). However, since the English games still render the name in the Japanese font, an evolved Japanese Pokémon that has a name longer than five characters will cause a crash while attempting to load the [[Party|Pokémon List]] or send it out to battle (in the aforementioned case, the game will try to render it as {{j|ＰＩＫＡＣＨＵ}} instead of PIKACHU). This was fixed in the 1.1 release by adding an additional check to the name function used during [[evolution]] so that the Japanese Pokémon's name is not altered, effectively treating it as if it were a nickname. The European releases and subsequent Generation III games also have this check. In [[Generation IV]] and later games, this was altered again to allow non-nicknamed foreigner Pokémon to have their names changed to the corresponding regional species name upon evolution because the UI to display their names is able to accommodate the differences and apply the correct font.

In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, a [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be nicknamed if it has not been [[purification|purified]]. Immediately after this happens, the option will be given. [[Wild Pokémon]] caught from a [[Poké Spot]] in XD can be nicknamed as they are normally in the [[core series]].

In Generations V and VI, the game will [[List of censored words in Generation V|recognize]] when a nickname is {{wp|profanity}}, and will not allow the player to use this as a nickname. However, [[Poké Transfer]] does not prevent Pokémon with vulgar nicknames from being transferred forward. Instead it will delete the nickname and revert it to the default Pokémon's name.

===Outcomes of nicknaming===
Nicknaming Pokémon rarely has any effect on gameplay, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. The only games in which nicknamed Pokémon are treated differently are {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. In these games, when nicknamed Pokémon are transferred from a core series game they have a chance of being alternately colored. This coloration is not the same as being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. This feature has not been included in any later games.

Sometimes, in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, when the player gives a previously caught Pokémon a nickname at the Name Rater's house, the [[Hoenn TV]] network will report the nickname chosen. The host will always commend the player on his or her choice of name, even if the player decides to leave the Pokémon's name as it was. When [[Record mixing|records have been mixed]] with another save file, the television network may report on the other Trainer's choice of nicknames.

With [[Generation IV]]'s [[Global Trade System]], some naming issues may arise. The main issues are receiving Pokémon with nicknames in a foreign language and receiving Pokémon whose nicknames are threatening, inappropriate, racist, vulgar or pointless (for example, a name consisting of random characters). As the chances of matching both the Trainer ID and Secret ID are near impossible, these nicknames cannot be changed.

In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, there is a [[List of Medals in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Medal]] awarded for having nicknamed Pokémon 10 times.

Pokémon with nicknames deemed "inappropriate" may show up in Battle Videos as Pokémon without a nickname: a {{p|Staraptor}} named inappropriately would have its nickname reverted to "STARAPTOR". It is unknown if this censoring is automatic or done on a case-by-case basis by Nintendo employees.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}} program called {{DL|TV Mauville|The Name Rater Show}} tells a Pokémon's fortune based upon the first letter of its nickname.

===Non-player characters and nicknames===
[[Non-player character|NPC]]-nicknamed Pokémon are somewhat rare, and almost never encountered in battles. However, all Pokémon acquired from [[in-game trade]]s have nicknames, as well as all [[List of Contest opponents|Pokémon used by NPC Coordinators]] prior to [[Generation VI]]. Likely to emphasize the {{DL|Shiny Pokémon|Pokémon Stadium|color change effect}}, most of the Pokémon encountered in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} also have nicknames. Team Rocket's nicknamed Pokémon have numbers in their nicknames (which was impossible on hand-held games at the time).

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, due to NPC and player switching one of their Pokémon in [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]'s Mix Tournament, it is possible to fight a nicknamed Pokémon if the Pokémon chosen by opponent had a nickname.

===List of characters===
====Generation I====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming I.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|The only difference in characters availability is ED button being renamed to OK in French version}}
File:Nicknaming German I.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese I.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation II====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming II.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming German II.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese II.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean II.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation III====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming III.png|English, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming French III.png|French
File:Nicknaming German III.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese III.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon Colosseum=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English Colo.png|English
File:Nicknaming French Colo.png|French
File:Nicknaming German Colo.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish Colo.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian Colo.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese Colo.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon XD=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English XD.png|English
File:Nicknaming French XD.png|French
File:Nicknaming German XD.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish XD.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian XD.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese XD.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation IV====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming IV.png|English
File:Nicknaming French IV.png|French
File:Nicknaming German IV.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish IV.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian IV.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese IV.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean IV.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation V====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English V.png|English
File:Nicknaming French V.png|French
File:Nicknaming German V.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish V.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian V.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese V.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean V.png|Korean
</gallery>

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Channel===
In [[Pokémon Channel]], the player has the option to nickname his or her companion, {{p|Pikachu}}, once they become familiar enough with each other.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], the player has the option to name their player, which is defaulted to the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} they transformed into. They also have the option of nicknaming any Pokémon that joins their team. Unlike in the core games, however, nicknames cannot be changed, as there is no service akin to the [[Name Rater]] in the series.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|200px|right|Ritchie's Pikachu, who is nicknamed [[Sparky]]]]
As in the games, nicknaming Pokémon is optional. It is very seldom that main characters have nicknamed their Pokémon, leaving nicknaming largely unique to [[characters of the day|one-time characters]]. Often, these characters possess more than one of a species of Pokémon, and nicknaming is to provide distinction, such as in ''[[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]]''. At other times, the nicknames help to drive the plot, as in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon]]''.

The only main characters to possess a nicknamed Pokémon are {{an|Misty}}, who has a {{p|Luvdisc}} known as [[Caserin and Luverin|Caserin]], and [[James]], who has a {{p|Growlithe}} called [[Growlie]]. [[Ritchie]], a recurring character, also uses nicknames. {{jo|Marina}} from ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' and [[Mairin]] from ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' also have nicknamed Pokémon.

Nicknamed Pokémon still say their species name as their [[cry]] in the anime instead of their nickname. For example, [[Sparky]] still says "Pikachu" and variants of it.

{{an|Bonnie}}, who is a current travelling companion of {{Ash}}, nicknamed a Zygarde Core, [[Squishy]] in the {{series|XY}}.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Some Pokémon manga series use nicknames as a way to differentiate and individualize Pokémon characters. At least Two [[Pokédex holder|Pokédex holders]] in each region names their Pokémon. Quite often, the Trainer will nickname his or her Pokémon with a particular pattern, such as how {{adv|Crystal|Crys}} ends most of her Pokémon's nicknames with the "e" sound, and {{adv|Gold}} ends most of his Pokémon's names with "bo". [[Brock]]'s six Geodude are each named after a number, from "Geoone" to "Geosix".

Unlike in the games, nicknames can be changed by other trainers. Examples of this include Mr. Stone's Castform being named Fofo by {{adv|Ruby}}, Pokémon that are given away such as [[Gurkinn]]'s Gengar to Lasma and [[Grace]]'s Rhyhorn to Saisai by {{adv|X}} and {{adv|Y}} respectively.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|de=Spitzname
|es=Mote
|fi=Lempinimi
|fr=Surnom
|it=Soprannome
|ko=닉네임 ''{{tt|ningneim|nickname}}''}}
{{-}}
{{Training}} 
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[de:Spitzname]]
[[fr:Surnom]]
[[it:Soprannome]]
[[ja:ニックネーム]]

Nickname

2016-05-08T11:49:49Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

{{incomplete|needs=List of available characters in each game/region, missing nicknaming screenshots in XY/ORAS}}
{{bad picture|intro section|Should update the Generation V nickname screen picture into the Generation VI one}}
[[File:Nickname.png|frame|A {{p|Patrat}} being nicknamed "Lookout"]]
A '''nickname''' (Japanese: '''ニックネーム''' ''nickname'') is a name given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by its [[Original Trainer]]. Every time a player catches, hatches, or is given a new Pokémon in a [[core series]] game, he or she is able to nickname the Pokémon to a maximum of twelve characters (ten prior to [[Generation VI]]). In addition to the games, nicknamed Pokémon have also been shown in the [[Pokémon anime]] and several {{pkmn|manga}} series. Nicknames serve as a means of personalizing one's Pokémon, and distinguishing them from other individuals of the same species.

==In the games==
Players are given the option to nickname their Pokémon immediately after receiving them in any manner, such as receiving it from an NPC, hatching from an {{pkmn|Egg}}, or capturing in a [[Poké Ball]].

The only way to change the nickname is by taking the Pokémon to a [[Name Rater]]. Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, whenever a player catches a Pokémon and decides to nickname it right afterwards, he or she may tap the Pokémon's sprite or model on the nickname screen to reset the nickname back to the generic name of the species of Pokémon.

===Limits on nicknames===
[[File:Gen III nickname limit.png|frame|Comparison of the same English Mewtwo in Japanese and English Generation III games]]
Nicknames have a maximum length of twelve characters, six in Japanese and Korean games. These characters are in turn limited by the character palette in the games. The characters available have expanded over the generations: in Generation I it was impossible to use numbers in nicknames, while later generations allowed both numbers and non-alpha-numeric symbols. In Generation I, it was possible to input a Pokémon's nickname as ten spaces, so when mentioned, no letters would appear. In subsequent generations, this would revert to the species name, even if the nickname is confirmed. Before Generation VI increased the character limit on nicknames, nicknames were limited to ten characters in international versions and five characters in the Japanese and Korean versions.

Traded Pokémon cannot be renamed unless they are returned to their original game; if it is impossible for the traded Pokémon to be returned, it cannot be renamed at all. If taken to a Name Rater, he will say the name is "perfect" and refuse to change it. This is to maintain the unique character given to the Pokémon by its [[Original Trainer]]. The game recognizes the trade when the OT number assigned to the Pokémon does not match the number on the save file. Very rarely will two players' numbers coincide; this is the only time when traded Pokémon may be renamed.

Pokémon traded from a Western [[Generation III]] game to a Japanese one will have its species name or nickname rendered in {{wp|Halfwidth and fullwidth forms|fullwidth}} characters, making it impossible to display the full name if it is longer than five characters.

In the 1.0 release of the English versions of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the nickname flag of Japanese Pokémon is not set when they evolve so the Pokémon's species name will be adjusted accordingly (e.g.: {{p|Pichu}}'s Japanese species name is {{j|ピチュー}} and the player nicknames it {{j|ＰＩＣＨＵ}}, then trades it to an English version and evolves it, causing its name to become PIKACHU). However, since the English games still render the name in the Japanese font, an evolved Japanese Pokémon that has a name longer than five characters will cause a crash while attempting to load the [[Party|Pokémon List]] or send it out to battle (in the aforementioned case, the game will try to render it as {{j|ＰＩＫＡＣＨＵ}} instead of PIKACHU). This was fixed in the 1.1 release by adding an additional check to the name function used during [[evolution]] so that the Japanese Pokémon's name is not altered, effectively treating it as if it were a nickname. The European releases and subsequent Generation III games also have this check. In [[Generation IV]] and later games, this was altered again to allow non-nicknamed foreigner Pokémon to have their names changed to the corresponding regional species name upon evolution because the UI to display their names is able to accommodate the differences and apply the correct font.

In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, a [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be nicknamed if it has not been [[purification|purified]]. Immediately after this happens, the option will be given. [[Wild Pokémon]] caught from a [[Poké Spot]] in XD can be nicknamed as they are normally in the [[core series]].

In Generations V and VI, the game will [[List of censored words in Generation V|recognize]] when a nickname is {{wp|profanity}}, and will not allow the player to use this as a nickname. However, [[Poké Transfer]] does not prevent Pokémon with vulgar nicknames from being transferred forward. Instead it will delete the nickname and revert it to the default Pokémon's name.

===Outcomes of nicknaming===
Nicknaming Pokémon rarely has any effect on gameplay, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. The only games in which nicknamed Pokémon are treated differently are {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. In these games, when nicknamed Pokémon are transferred from a core series game they have a chance of being alternately colored. This coloration is not the same as being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. This feature has not been included in any later games.

Sometimes, in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, when the player gives a previously caught Pokémon a nickname at the Name Rater's house, the [[Hoenn TV]] network will report the nickname chosen. The host will always commend the player on his or her choice of name, even if the player decides to leave the Pokémon's name as it was. When [[Record mixing|records have been mixed]] with another save file, the television network may report on the other Trainer's choice of nicknames.

With [[Generation IV]]'s [[Global Trade System]], some naming issues may arise. The main issues are receiving Pokémon with nicknames in a foreign language and receiving Pokémon whose nicknames are threatening, inappropriate, racist, vulgar or pointless (for example, a name consisting of random characters). As the chances of matching both the Trainer ID and Secret ID are near impossible, these nicknames cannot be changed.

In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, there is a [[List of Medals in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Medal]] awarded for having nicknamed Pokémon 10 times.

Pokémon with nicknames deemed "inappropriate" may show up in Battle Videos as Pokémon without a nickname: a {{p|Staraptor}} named inappropriately would have its nickname reverted to "STARAPTOR". It is unknown if this censoring is automatic or done on a case-by-case basis by Nintendo employees.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}} program called {{DL|TV Mauville|The Name Rater Show}} tells a Pokémon's fortune based upon the first letter of its nickname.

===Non-player characters and nicknames===
[[Non-player character|NPC]]-nicknamed Pokémon are somewhat rare, and almost never encountered in battles. However, all Pokémon acquired from [[in-game trade]]s have nicknames, as well as all [[List of Contest opponents|Pokémon used by NPC Coordinators]] prior to [[Generation VI]]. Likely to emphasize the {{DL|Shiny Pokémon|Pokémon Stadium|color change effect}}, most of the Pokémon encountered in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} also have nicknames. Team Rocket's nicknamed Pokémon have numbers in their nicknames (which was impossible on hand-held games at the time).

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, due to NPC and player switching one of their Pokémon in [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]'s Mix Tournament, it is possible to fight a nicknamed Pokémon if the Pokémon chosen by opponent had a nickname.

===List of characters===
====Generation I====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming I.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|The only difference in characters availability is ED button being renamed to OK in French version}}
File:Nicknaming German I.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese I.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation II====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming II.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming German II.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese II.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean II.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation III====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming III.png|English, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming French III.png|French
File:Nicknaming German III.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese III.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon Colosseum=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English Colo.png|English
File:Nicknaming French Colo.png|French
File:Nicknaming German Colo.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish Colo.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian Colo.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese Colo.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon XD=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English XD.png|English
File:Nicknaming French XD.png|French
File:Nicknaming German XD.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish XD.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian XD.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese XD.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation IV====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming IV.png|English
File:Nicknaming French IV.png|French
File:Nicknaming German IV.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish IV.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian IV.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese IV.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean IV.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation V====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English V.png|English
File:Nicknaming French V.png|French
File:Nicknaming German V.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish V.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian V.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese V.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean V.png|Korean
</gallery>

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Channel===
In [[Pokémon Channel]], the player has the option to nickname his or her companion, {{p|Pikachu}}, once they become familiar enough with each other.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], the player has the option to name their player, which is defaulted to the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} they transformed into. They also have the option of nicknaming any Pokémon that joins their team. Unlike in the core games, however, nicknames cannot be changed, as there is no service akin to the [[Name Rater]] in the series.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|200px|right|Ritchie's Pikachu, who is nicknamed [[Sparky]]]]
As in the games, nicknaming Pokémon is optional. It is very seldom that main characters have nicknamed their Pokémon, leaving nicknaming largely unique to [[characters of the day|one-time characters]]. Often, these characters possess more than one of a species of Pokémon, and nicknaming is to provide distinction, such as in ''[[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]]''. At other times, the nicknames help to drive the plot, as in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon]]''.

The only main characters to possess a nicknamed Pokémon are {{an|Misty}}, who has a {{p|Luvdisc}} known as [[Caserin and Luverin|Caserin]], and [[James]], who has a {{p|Growlithe}} called [[Growlie]]. [[Ritchie]], a recurring character, also uses nicknames. {{jo|Marina}} from ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' and [[Mairin]] from ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' also have nicknamed Pokémon.

Nicknamed Pokémon still say their species name as their [[cry]] in the anime instead of their nickname. For example, [[Sparky]] still says "Pikachu" and variants of it.

{{an|Bonnie}}, who is a current travelling companion of {{Ash}}, nicknamed a Zygarde Core, [[Squishy]] in the {{series|XY}}.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Some Pokémon manga series use nicknames as a way to differentiate and individualize Pokémon characters. At least Two [[Pokédex holder|Pokédex holders]] in each region names their Pokémon. Quite often, the Trainer will nickname his or her Pokémon with a particular pattern, such as how {{adv|Crystal|Crys}} ends most of her Pokémon's nicknames with the "e" sound, and {{adv|Gold}} ends most of his Pokémon's names with "bo". [[Brock]]'s six Geodude are each named after a number, from "Geoone" to "Geosix".

Unlike in the games, nicknames can be changed by other trainers. Examples of this include Mr. Stone's Castform being named Fofo by {{adv|Ruby}}, Pokémon that are given away such as [[Gurkinn]]'s Gengar to Lasma and [[Grace]]'s Rhyhorn to Saisai by {{adv|X}} and {{adv|Y}} respectively.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|nl=Bijnaam
|de=Spitzname
|es=Mote
|fi=Lempinimi
|fr=Surnom
|it=Soprannome
|ko=닉네임 ''{{tt|ningneim|nickname}}''}}
{{-}}
{{Training}} 
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[de:Spitzname]]
[[fr:Surnom]]
[[it:Soprannome]]
[[ja:ニックネーム]]

Nickname

2016-05-08T11:48:53Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

Nickname

2016-05-08T11:48:09Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

{{incomplete|needs=List of available characters in each game/region, missing nicknaming screenshots in XY/ORAS}}
{{bad picture|intro section|Should update the Generation V nickname screen picture into the Generation VI one}}
[[File:Nickname.png|frame|A {{p|Patrat}} being nicknamed "Lookout"]]
A '''nickname''' (Japanese: '''ニックネーム''' ''nickname'') is a name given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by its [[Original Trainer]]. Every time a player catches, hatches, or is given a new Pokémon in a [[core series]] game, he or she is able to nickname the Pokémon to a maximum of twelve characters (ten prior to [[Generation VI]]). In addition to the games, nicknamed Pokémon have also been shown in the [[Pokémon anime]] and several {{pkmn|manga}} series. Nicknames serve as a means of personalizing one's Pokémon, and distinguishing them from other individuals of the same species.

==In the games==
Players are given the option to nickname their Pokémon immediately after receiving them in any manner, such as receiving it from an NPC, hatching from an {{pkmn|Egg}}, or capturing in a [[Poké Ball]].

The only way to change the nickname is by taking the Pokémon to a [[Name Rater]]. Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, whenever a player catches a Pokémon and decides to nickname it right afterwards, he or she may tap the Pokémon's sprite or model on the nickname screen to reset the nickname back to the generic name of the species of Pokémon.

===Limits on nicknames===
[[File:Gen III nickname limit.png|frame|Comparison of the same English Mewtwo in Japanese and English Generation III games]]
Nicknames have a maximum length of twelve characters, six in Japanese and Korean games. These characters are in turn limited by the character palette in the games. The characters available have expanded over the generations: in Generation I it was impossible to use numbers in nicknames, while later generations allowed both numbers and non-alpha-numeric symbols. In Generation I, it was possible to input a Pokémon's nickname as ten spaces, so when mentioned, no letters would appear. In subsequent generations, this would revert to the species name, even if the nickname is confirmed. Before Generation VI increased the character limit on nicknames, nicknames were limited to ten characters in international versions and five characters in the Japanese and Korean versions.

Traded Pokémon cannot be renamed unless they are returned to their original game; if it is impossible for the traded Pokémon to be returned, it cannot be renamed at all. If taken to a Name Rater, he will say the name is "perfect" and refuse to change it. This is to maintain the unique character given to the Pokémon by its [[Original Trainer]]. The game recognizes the trade when the OT number assigned to the Pokémon does not match the number on the save file. Very rarely will two players' numbers coincide; this is the only time when traded Pokémon may be renamed.

Pokémon traded from a Western [[Generation III]] game to a Japanese one will have its species name or nickname rendered in {{wp|Halfwidth and fullwidth forms|fullwidth}} characters, making it impossible to display the full name if it is longer than five characters.

In the 1.0 release of the English versions of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the nickname flag of Japanese Pokémon is not set when they evolve so the Pokémon's species name will be adjusted accordingly (e.g.: {{p|Pichu}}'s Japanese species name is {{j|ピチュー}} and the player nicknames it {{j|ＰＩＣＨＵ}}, then trades it to an English version and evolves it, causing its name to become PIKACHU). However, since the English games still render the name in the Japanese font, an evolved Japanese Pokémon that has a name longer than five characters will cause a crash while attempting to load the [[Party|Pokémon List]] or send it out to battle (in the aforementioned case, the game will try to render it as {{j|ＰＩＫＡＣＨＵ}} instead of PIKACHU). This was fixed in the 1.1 release by adding an additional check to the name function used during [[evolution]] so that the Japanese Pokémon's name is not altered, effectively treating it as if it were a nickname. The European releases and subsequent Generation III games also have this check. In [[Generation IV]] and later games, this was altered again to allow non-nicknamed foreigner Pokémon to have their names changed to the corresponding regional species name upon evolution because the UI to display their names is able to accommodate the differences and apply the correct font.

In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, a [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be nicknamed if it has not been [[purification|purified]]. Immediately after this happens, the option will be given. [[Wild Pokémon]] caught from a [[Poké Spot]] in XD can be nicknamed as they are normally in the [[core series]].

In Generations V and VI, the game will [[List of censored words in Generation V|recognize]] when a nickname is {{wp|profanity}}, and will not allow the player to use this as a nickname. However, [[Poké Transfer]] does not prevent Pokémon with vulgar nicknames from being transferred forward. Instead it will delete the nickname and revert it to the default Pokémon's name.

===Outcomes of nicknaming===
Nicknaming Pokémon rarely has any effect on gameplay, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. The only games in which nicknamed Pokémon are treated differently are {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. In these games, when nicknamed Pokémon are transferred from a core series game they have a chance of being alternately colored. This coloration is not the same as being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. This feature has not been included in any later games.

Sometimes, in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, when the player gives a previously caught Pokémon a nickname at the Name Rater's house, the [[Hoenn TV]] network will report the nickname chosen. The host will always commend the player on his or her choice of name, even if the player decides to leave the Pokémon's name as it was. When [[Record mixing|records have been mixed]] with another save file, the television network may report on the other Trainer's choice of nicknames.

With [[Generation IV]]'s [[Global Trade System]], some naming issues may arise. The main issues are receiving Pokémon with nicknames in a foreign language and receiving Pokémon whose nicknames are threatening, inappropriate, racist, vulgar or pointless (for example, a name consisting of random characters). As the chances of matching both the Trainer ID and Secret ID are near impossible, these nicknames cannot be changed.

In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, there is a [[List of Medals in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Medal]] awarded for having nicknamed Pokémon 10 times.

Pokémon with nicknames deemed "inappropriate" may show up in Battle Videos as Pokémon without a nickname: a {{p|Staraptor}} named inappropriately would have its nickname reverted to "STARAPTOR". It is unknown if this censoring is automatic or done on a case-by-case basis by Nintendo employees.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}} program called {{DL|TV Mauville|The Name Rater Show}} tells a Pokémon's fortune based upon the first letter of its nickname.

===Non-player characters and nicknames===
[[Non-player character|NPC]]-nicknamed Pokémon are somewhat rare, and almost never encountered in battles. However, all Pokémon acquired from [[in-game trade]]s have nicknames, as well as all [[List of Contest opponents|Pokémon used by NPC Coordinators]] prior to [[Generation VI]]. Likely to emphasize the {{DL|Shiny Pokémon|Pokémon Stadium|color change effect}}, most of the Pokémon encountered in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} also have nicknames. Team Rocket's nicknamed Pokémon have numbers in their nicknames (which was impossible on hand-held games at the time).

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, due to NPC and player switching one of their Pokémon in [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]'s Mix Tournament, it is possible to fight a nicknamed Pokémon if the Pokémon chosen by opponent had a nickname.

===List of characters===
====Generation I====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming I.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|The only difference in characters availability is ED button being renamed to OK in French version}}
File:Nicknaming German I.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese I.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation II====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming II.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming German II.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese II.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean II.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation III====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming III.png|English, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming French III.png|French
File:Nicknaming German III.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese III.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon Colosseum=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English Colo.png|English
File:Nicknaming French Colo.png|French
File:Nicknaming German Colo.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish Colo.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian Colo.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese Colo.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon XD=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English XD.png|English
File:Nicknaming French XD.png|French
File:Nicknaming German XD.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish XD.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian XD.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese XD.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation IV====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming IV.png|English
File:Nicknaming French IV.png|French
File:Nicknaming German IV.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish IV.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian IV.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese IV.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean IV.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation V====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English V.png|English
File:Nicknaming French V.png|French
File:Nicknaming German V.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish V.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian V.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese V.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean V.png|Korean
</gallery>

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Channel===
In [[Pokémon Channel]], the player has the option to nickname his or her companion, {{p|Pikachu}}, once they become familiar enough with each other.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], the player has the option to name their player, which is defaulted to the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} they transformed into. They also have the option of nicknaming any Pokémon that joins their team. Unlike in the core games, however, nicknames cannot be changed, as there is no service akin to the [[Name Rater]] in the series.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|200px|right|Ritchie's Pikachu, who is nicknamed [[Sparky]]]]
As in the games, nicknaming Pokémon is optional. It is very seldom that main characters have nicknamed their Pokémon, leaving nicknaming largely unique to [[characters of the day|one-time characters]]. Often, these characters possess more than one of a species of Pokémon, and nicknaming is to provide distinction, such as in ''[[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]]''. At other times, the nicknames help to drive the plot, as in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon]]''.

The only main characters to possess a nicknamed Pokémon are {{an|Misty}}, who has a {{p|Luvdisc}} known as [[Caserin and Luverin|Caserin]], and [[James]], who has a {{p|Growlithe}} called [[Growlie]]. [[Ritchie]], a recurring character, also uses nicknames. {{jo|Marina}} from ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' and [[Mairin]] from ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' also have nicknamed Pokémon.

Nicknamed Pokémon still say their species name as their [[cry]] in the anime instead of their nickname. For example, [[Sparky]] still says "Pikachu" and variants of it.

{{an|Bonnie}}, who is a current travelling companion of {{Ash}}, nicknamed a Zygarde Core, [[Squishy]] in the {{series|XY}}.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Some Pokémon manga series use nicknames as a way to differentiate and individualize Pokémon characters. At least Two [[Pokédex holder|Pokédex holders]] in each region names their Pokémon. Quite often, the Trainer will nickname his or her Pokémon with a particular pattern, such as how {{adv|Crystal|Crys}} ends most of her Pokémon's nicknames with the "e" sound, and {{adv|Gold}} ends most of his Pokémon's names with "bo". [[Brock]]'s six Geodude are each named after a number, from "Geoone" to "Geosix".

Unlike in the games, nicknames can be changed by other trainers. Examples of this include Mr. Stone's Castform being named Fofo by {{adv|Ruby}}, Pokémon that are given away such as [[Gurkinn]]'s Gengar to Lasma and [[Grace]]'s Rhyhorn to Saisai by {{adv|X}} and {{adv|Y}} respectively.

==In other languages==
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|de=Spitzname
|es=Mote
|fi=Lempinimi
|nl=Bijnaam
|fr=Surnom
|it=Soprannome
|ko=닉네임 ''{{tt|ningneim|nickname}}''}}
{{-}}
{{Training}} 
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[de:Spitzname]]
[[fr:Surnom]]
[[it:Soprannome]]
[[ja:ニックネーム]]

Nickname

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{{incomplete|needs=List of available characters in each game/region, missing nicknaming screenshots in XY/ORAS}}
{{bad picture|intro section|Should update the Generation V nickname screen picture into the Generation VI one}}
[[File:Nickname.png|frame|A {{p|Patrat}} being nicknamed "Lookout"]]
A '''nickname''' (Japanese: '''ニックネーム''' ''nickname'') is a name given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by its [[Original Trainer]]. Every time a player catches, hatches, or is given a new Pokémon in a [[core series]] game, he or she is able to nickname the Pokémon to a maximum of twelve characters (ten prior to [[Generation VI]]). In addition to the games, nicknamed Pokémon have also been shown in the [[Pokémon anime]] and several {{pkmn|manga}} series. Nicknames serve as a means of personalizing one's Pokémon, and distinguishing them from other individuals of the same species.

==In the games==
Players are given the option to nickname their Pokémon immediately after receiving them in any manner, such as receiving it from an NPC, hatching from an {{pkmn|Egg}}, or capturing in a [[Poké Ball]].

The only way to change the nickname is by taking the Pokémon to a [[Name Rater]]. Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, whenever a player catches a Pokémon and decides to nickname it right afterwards, he or she may tap the Pokémon's sprite or model on the nickname screen to reset the nickname back to the generic name of the species of Pokémon.

===Limits on nicknames===
[[File:Gen III nickname limit.png|frame|Comparison of the same English Mewtwo in Japanese and English Generation III games]]
Nicknames have a maximum length of twelve characters, six in Japanese and Korean games. These characters are in turn limited by the character palette in the games. The characters available have expanded over the generations: in Generation I it was impossible to use numbers in nicknames, while later generations allowed both numbers and non-alpha-numeric symbols. In Generation I, it was possible to input a Pokémon's nickname as ten spaces, so when mentioned, no letters would appear. In subsequent generations, this would revert to the species name, even if the nickname is confirmed. Before Generation VI increased the character limit on nicknames, nicknames were limited to ten characters in international versions and five characters in the Japanese and Korean versions.

Traded Pokémon cannot be renamed unless they are returned to their original game; if it is impossible for the traded Pokémon to be returned, it cannot be renamed at all. If taken to a Name Rater, he will say the name is "perfect" and refuse to change it. This is to maintain the unique character given to the Pokémon by its [[Original Trainer]]. The game recognizes the trade when the OT number assigned to the Pokémon does not match the number on the save file. Very rarely will two players' numbers coincide; this is the only time when traded Pokémon may be renamed.

Pokémon traded from a Western [[Generation III]] game to a Japanese one will have its species name or nickname rendered in {{wp|Halfwidth and fullwidth forms|fullwidth}} characters, making it impossible to display the full name if it is longer than five characters.

In the 1.0 release of the English versions of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the nickname flag of Japanese Pokémon is not set when they evolve so the Pokémon's species name will be adjusted accordingly (e.g.: {{p|Pichu}}'s Japanese species name is {{j|ピチュー}} and the player nicknames it {{j|ＰＩＣＨＵ}}, then trades it to an English version and evolves it, causing its name to become PIKACHU). However, since the English games still render the name in the Japanese font, an evolved Japanese Pokémon that has a name longer than five characters will cause a crash while attempting to load the [[Party|Pokémon List]] or send it out to battle (in the aforementioned case, the game will try to render it as {{j|ＰＩＫＡＣＨＵ}} instead of PIKACHU). This was fixed in the 1.1 release by adding an additional check to the name function used during [[evolution]] so that the Japanese Pokémon's name is not altered, effectively treating it as if it were a nickname. The European releases and subsequent Generation III games also have this check. In [[Generation IV]] and later games, this was altered again to allow non-nicknamed foreigner Pokémon to have their names changed to the corresponding regional species name upon evolution because the UI to display their names is able to accommodate the differences and apply the correct font.

In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, a [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be nicknamed if it has not been [[purification|purified]]. Immediately after this happens, the option will be given. [[Wild Pokémon]] caught from a [[Poké Spot]] in XD can be nicknamed as they are normally in the [[core series]].

In Generations V and VI, the game will [[List of censored words in Generation V|recognize]] when a nickname is {{wp|profanity}}, and will not allow the player to use this as a nickname. However, [[Poké Transfer]] does not prevent Pokémon with vulgar nicknames from being transferred forward. Instead it will delete the nickname and revert it to the default Pokémon's name.

===Outcomes of nicknaming===
Nicknaming Pokémon rarely has any effect on gameplay, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. The only games in which nicknamed Pokémon are treated differently are {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. In these games, when nicknamed Pokémon are transferred from a core series game they have a chance of being alternately colored. This coloration is not the same as being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. This feature has not been included in any later games.

Sometimes, in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, when the player gives a previously caught Pokémon a nickname at the Name Rater's house, the [[Hoenn TV]] network will report the nickname chosen. The host will always commend the player on his or her choice of name, even if the player decides to leave the Pokémon's name as it was. When [[Record mixing|records have been mixed]] with another save file, the television network may report on the other Trainer's choice of nicknames.

With [[Generation IV]]'s [[Global Trade System]], some naming issues may arise. The main issues are receiving Pokémon with nicknames in a foreign language and receiving Pokémon whose nicknames are threatening, inappropriate, racist, vulgar or pointless (for example, a name consisting of random characters). As the chances of matching both the Trainer ID and Secret ID are near impossible, these nicknames cannot be changed.

In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, there is a [[List of Medals in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Medal]] awarded for having nicknamed Pokémon 10 times.

Pokémon with nicknames deemed "inappropriate" may show up in Battle Videos as Pokémon without a nickname: a {{p|Staraptor}} named inappropriately would have its nickname reverted to "STARAPTOR". It is unknown if this censoring is automatic or done on a case-by-case basis by Nintendo employees.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}} program called {{DL|TV Mauville|The Name Rater Show}} tells a Pokémon's fortune based upon the first letter of its nickname.

===Non-player characters and nicknames===
[[Non-player character|NPC]]-nicknamed Pokémon are somewhat rare, and almost never encountered in battles. However, all Pokémon acquired from [[in-game trade]]s have nicknames, as well as all [[List of Contest opponents|Pokémon used by NPC Coordinators]] prior to [[Generation VI]]. Likely to emphasize the {{DL|Shiny Pokémon|Pokémon Stadium|color change effect}}, most of the Pokémon encountered in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} also have nicknames. Team Rocket's nicknamed Pokémon have numbers in their nicknames (which was impossible on hand-held games at the time).

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, due to NPC and player switching one of their Pokémon in [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]'s Mix Tournament, it is possible to fight a nicknamed Pokémon if the Pokémon chosen by opponent had a nickname.

===List of characters===
====Generation I====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming I.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|The only difference in characters availability is ED button being renamed to OK in French version}}
File:Nicknaming German I.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese I.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation II====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming II.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming German II.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese II.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean II.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation III====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming III.png|English, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming French III.png|French
File:Nicknaming German III.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese III.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon Colosseum=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English Colo.png|English
File:Nicknaming French Colo.png|French
File:Nicknaming German Colo.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish Colo.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian Colo.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese Colo.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon XD=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English XD.png|English
File:Nicknaming French XD.png|French
File:Nicknaming German XD.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish XD.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian XD.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese XD.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation IV====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming IV.png|English
File:Nicknaming French IV.png|French
File:Nicknaming German IV.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish IV.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian IV.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese IV.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean IV.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation V====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English V.png|English
File:Nicknaming French V.png|French
File:Nicknaming German V.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish V.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian V.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese V.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean V.png|Korean
</gallery>

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Channel===
In [[Pokémon Channel]], the player has the option to nickname his or her companion, {{p|Pikachu}}, once they become familiar enough with each other.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], the player has the option to name their player, which is defaulted to the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} they transformed into. They also have the option of nicknaming any Pokémon that joins their team. Unlike in the core games, however, nicknames cannot be changed, as there is no service akin to the [[Name Rater]] in the series.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|200px|right|Ritchie's Pikachu, who is nicknamed [[Sparky]]]]
As in the games, nicknaming Pokémon is optional. It is very seldom that main characters have nicknamed their Pokémon, leaving nicknaming largely unique to [[characters of the day|one-time characters]]. Often, these characters possess more than one of a species of Pokémon, and nicknaming is to provide distinction, such as in ''[[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]]''. At other times, the nicknames help to drive the plot, as in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon]]''.

The only main characters to possess a nicknamed Pokémon are {{an|Misty}}, who has a {{p|Luvdisc}} known as [[Caserin and Luverin|Caserin]], and [[James]], who has a {{p|Growlithe}} called [[Growlie]]. [[Ritchie]], a recurring character, also uses nicknames. {{jo|Marina}} from ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' and [[Mairin]] from ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' also have nicknamed Pokémon.

Nicknamed Pokémon still say their species name as their [[cry]] in the anime instead of their nickname. For example, [[Sparky]] still says "Pikachu" and variants of it.

{{an|Bonnie}}, who is a current travelling companion of {{Ash}}, nicknamed a Zygarde Core, [[Squishy]] in the {{series|XY}}.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Some Pokémon manga series use nicknames as a way to differentiate and individualize Pokémon characters. At least Two [[Pokédex holder|Pokédex holders]] in each region names their Pokémon. Quite often, the Trainer will nickname his or her Pokémon with a particular pattern, such as how {{adv|Crystal|Crys}} ends most of her Pokémon's nicknames with the "e" sound, and {{adv|Gold}} ends most of his Pokémon's names with "bo". [[Brock]]'s six Geodude are each named after a number, from "Geoone" to "Geosix".

Unlike in the games, nicknames can be changed by other trainers. Examples of this include Mr. Stone's Castform being named Fofo by {{adv|Ruby}}, Pokémon that are given away such as [[Gurkinn]]'s Gengar to Lasma and [[Grace]]'s Rhyhorn to Saisai by {{adv|X}} and {{adv|Y}} respectively.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|de=Spitzname
|es=Mote
|fi=Lempinimi
|fr=Surnom
|it=Soprannome
|ko=닉네임 ''{{tt|ningneim|nickname}}''}}
|nl=Bijnaam
{{-}}
{{Training}} 
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[de:Spitzname]]
[[fr:Surnom]]
[[it:Soprannome]]
[[ja:ニックネーム]]

Nickname

2016-05-08T11:46:26Z

Gerrie333: /* In other languages */

{{incomplete|needs=List of available characters in each game/region, missing nicknaming screenshots in XY/ORAS}}
{{bad picture|intro section|Should update the Generation V nickname screen picture into the Generation VI one}}
[[File:Nickname.png|frame|A {{p|Patrat}} being nicknamed "Lookout"]]
A '''nickname''' (Japanese: '''ニックネーム''' ''nickname'') is a name given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by its [[Original Trainer]]. Every time a player catches, hatches, or is given a new Pokémon in a [[core series]] game, he or she is able to nickname the Pokémon to a maximum of twelve characters (ten prior to [[Generation VI]]). In addition to the games, nicknamed Pokémon have also been shown in the [[Pokémon anime]] and several {{pkmn|manga}} series. Nicknames serve as a means of personalizing one's Pokémon, and distinguishing them from other individuals of the same species.

==In the games==
Players are given the option to nickname their Pokémon immediately after receiving them in any manner, such as receiving it from an NPC, hatching from an {{pkmn|Egg}}, or capturing in a [[Poké Ball]].

The only way to change the nickname is by taking the Pokémon to a [[Name Rater]]. Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, whenever a player catches a Pokémon and decides to nickname it right afterwards, he or she may tap the Pokémon's sprite or model on the nickname screen to reset the nickname back to the generic name of the species of Pokémon.

===Limits on nicknames===
[[File:Gen III nickname limit.png|frame|Comparison of the same English Mewtwo in Japanese and English Generation III games]]
Nicknames have a maximum length of twelve characters, six in Japanese and Korean games. These characters are in turn limited by the character palette in the games. The characters available have expanded over the generations: in Generation I it was impossible to use numbers in nicknames, while later generations allowed both numbers and non-alpha-numeric symbols. In Generation I, it was possible to input a Pokémon's nickname as ten spaces, so when mentioned, no letters would appear. In subsequent generations, this would revert to the species name, even if the nickname is confirmed. Before Generation VI increased the character limit on nicknames, nicknames were limited to ten characters in international versions and five characters in the Japanese and Korean versions.

Traded Pokémon cannot be renamed unless they are returned to their original game; if it is impossible for the traded Pokémon to be returned, it cannot be renamed at all. If taken to a Name Rater, he will say the name is "perfect" and refuse to change it. This is to maintain the unique character given to the Pokémon by its [[Original Trainer]]. The game recognizes the trade when the OT number assigned to the Pokémon does not match the number on the save file. Very rarely will two players' numbers coincide; this is the only time when traded Pokémon may be renamed.

Pokémon traded from a Western [[Generation III]] game to a Japanese one will have its species name or nickname rendered in {{wp|Halfwidth and fullwidth forms|fullwidth}} characters, making it impossible to display the full name if it is longer than five characters.

In the 1.0 release of the English versions of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the nickname flag of Japanese Pokémon is not set when they evolve so the Pokémon's species name will be adjusted accordingly (e.g.: {{p|Pichu}}'s Japanese species name is {{j|ピチュー}} and the player nicknames it {{j|ＰＩＣＨＵ}}, then trades it to an English version and evolves it, causing its name to become PIKACHU). However, since the English games still render the name in the Japanese font, an evolved Japanese Pokémon that has a name longer than five characters will cause a crash while attempting to load the [[Party|Pokémon List]] or send it out to battle (in the aforementioned case, the game will try to render it as {{j|ＰＩＫＡＣＨＵ}} instead of PIKACHU). This was fixed in the 1.1 release by adding an additional check to the name function used during [[evolution]] so that the Japanese Pokémon's name is not altered, effectively treating it as if it were a nickname. The European releases and subsequent Generation III games also have this check. In [[Generation IV]] and later games, this was altered again to allow non-nicknamed foreigner Pokémon to have their names changed to the corresponding regional species name upon evolution because the UI to display their names is able to accommodate the differences and apply the correct font.

In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, a [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be nicknamed if it has not been [[purification|purified]]. Immediately after this happens, the option will be given. [[Wild Pokémon]] caught from a [[Poké Spot]] in XD can be nicknamed as they are normally in the [[core series]].

In Generations V and VI, the game will [[List of censored words in Generation V|recognize]] when a nickname is {{wp|profanity}}, and will not allow the player to use this as a nickname. However, [[Poké Transfer]] does not prevent Pokémon with vulgar nicknames from being transferred forward. Instead it will delete the nickname and revert it to the default Pokémon's name.

===Outcomes of nicknaming===
Nicknaming Pokémon rarely has any effect on gameplay, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. The only games in which nicknamed Pokémon are treated differently are {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. In these games, when nicknamed Pokémon are transferred from a core series game they have a chance of being alternately colored. This coloration is not the same as being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. This feature has not been included in any later games.

Sometimes, in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, when the player gives a previously caught Pokémon a nickname at the Name Rater's house, the [[Hoenn TV]] network will report the nickname chosen. The host will always commend the player on his or her choice of name, even if the player decides to leave the Pokémon's name as it was. When [[Record mixing|records have been mixed]] with another save file, the television network may report on the other Trainer's choice of nicknames.

With [[Generation IV]]'s [[Global Trade System]], some naming issues may arise. The main issues are receiving Pokémon with nicknames in a foreign language and receiving Pokémon whose nicknames are threatening, inappropriate, racist, vulgar or pointless (for example, a name consisting of random characters). As the chances of matching both the Trainer ID and Secret ID are near impossible, these nicknames cannot be changed.

In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, there is a [[List of Medals in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Medal]] awarded for having nicknamed Pokémon 10 times.

Pokémon with nicknames deemed "inappropriate" may show up in Battle Videos as Pokémon without a nickname: a {{p|Staraptor}} named inappropriately would have its nickname reverted to "STARAPTOR". It is unknown if this censoring is automatic or done on a case-by-case basis by Nintendo employees.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}} program called {{DL|TV Mauville|The Name Rater Show}} tells a Pokémon's fortune based upon the first letter of its nickname.

===Non-player characters and nicknames===
[[Non-player character|NPC]]-nicknamed Pokémon are somewhat rare, and almost never encountered in battles. However, all Pokémon acquired from [[in-game trade]]s have nicknames, as well as all [[List of Contest opponents|Pokémon used by NPC Coordinators]] prior to [[Generation VI]]. Likely to emphasize the {{DL|Shiny Pokémon|Pokémon Stadium|color change effect}}, most of the Pokémon encountered in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} also have nicknames. Team Rocket's nicknamed Pokémon have numbers in their nicknames (which was impossible on hand-held games at the time).

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, due to NPC and player switching one of their Pokémon in [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]'s Mix Tournament, it is possible to fight a nicknamed Pokémon if the Pokémon chosen by opponent had a nickname.

===List of characters===
====Generation I====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming I.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|The only difference in characters availability is ED button being renamed to OK in French version}}
File:Nicknaming German I.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese I.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation II====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming II.png|English, French, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming German II.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese II.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean II.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation III====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming III.png|English, Italian and Spanish{{tt|*|While text was translated, there's no difference in characters availability between these languages}}
File:Nicknaming French III.png|French
File:Nicknaming German III.png|German
File:Nicknaming Japanese III.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon Colosseum=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English Colo.png|English
File:Nicknaming French Colo.png|French
File:Nicknaming German Colo.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish Colo.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian Colo.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese Colo.png|Japanese
</gallery>
=====Pokémon XD=====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English XD.png|English
File:Nicknaming French XD.png|French
File:Nicknaming German XD.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish XD.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian XD.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese XD.png|Japanese
</gallery>
====Generation IV====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming IV.png|English
File:Nicknaming French IV.png|French
File:Nicknaming German IV.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish IV.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian IV.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese IV.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean IV.png|Korean
</gallery>
====Generation V====
<gallery>
File:Nicknaming English V.png|English
File:Nicknaming French V.png|French
File:Nicknaming German V.png|German
File:Nicknaming Spanish V.png|Spanish
File:Nicknaming Italian V.png|Italian
File:Nicknaming Japanese V.png|Japanese
File:Nicknaming Korean V.png|Korean
</gallery>

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Channel===
In [[Pokémon Channel]], the player has the option to nickname his or her companion, {{p|Pikachu}}, once they become familiar enough with each other.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], the player has the option to name their player, which is defaulted to the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} they transformed into. They also have the option of nicknaming any Pokémon that joins their team. Unlike in the core games, however, nicknames cannot be changed, as there is no service akin to the [[Name Rater]] in the series.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|200px|right|Ritchie's Pikachu, who is nicknamed [[Sparky]]]]
As in the games, nicknaming Pokémon is optional. It is very seldom that main characters have nicknamed their Pokémon, leaving nicknaming largely unique to [[characters of the day|one-time characters]]. Often, these characters possess more than one of a species of Pokémon, and nicknaming is to provide distinction, such as in ''[[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]]''. At other times, the nicknames help to drive the plot, as in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon]]''.

The only main characters to possess a nicknamed Pokémon are {{an|Misty}}, who has a {{p|Luvdisc}} known as [[Caserin and Luverin|Caserin]], and [[James]], who has a {{p|Growlithe}} called [[Growlie]]. [[Ritchie]], a recurring character, also uses nicknames. {{jo|Marina}} from ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' and [[Mairin]] from ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' also have nicknamed Pokémon.

Nicknamed Pokémon still say their species name as their [[cry]] in the anime instead of their nickname. For example, [[Sparky]] still says "Pikachu" and variants of it.

{{an|Bonnie}}, who is a current travelling companion of {{Ash}}, nicknamed a Zygarde Core, [[Squishy]] in the {{series|XY}}.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Some Pokémon manga series use nicknames as a way to differentiate and individualize Pokémon characters. At least Two [[Pokédex holder|Pokédex holders]] in each region names their Pokémon. Quite often, the Trainer will nickname his or her Pokémon with a particular pattern, such as how {{adv|Crystal|Crys}} ends most of her Pokémon's nicknames with the "e" sound, and {{adv|Gold}} ends most of his Pokémon's names with "bo". [[Brock]]'s six Geodude are each named after a number, from "Geoone" to "Geosix".

Unlike in the games, nicknames can be changed by other trainers. Examples of this include Mr. Stone's Castform being named Fofo by {{adv|Ruby}}, Pokémon that are given away such as [[Gurkinn]]'s Gengar to Lasma and [[Grace]]'s Rhyhorn to Saisai by {{adv|X}} and {{adv|Y}} respectively.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|de=Spitzname
|es=Mote
|fi=Lempinimi
|fr=Surnom
|it=Soprannome
|ko=닉네임 ''{{tt|ningneim|nickname}}''}}
|de=Bijnaam
{{-}}
{{Training}} 
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[de:Spitzname]]
[[fr:Surnom]]
[[it:Soprannome]]
[[ja:ニックネーム]]

Sandstorm (weather condition)

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{{bad picture|2=Field image should be replaced with Generation VI images}}
{{WeatherInfobox
|name=Sandstorm
|jname={{tt|砂あらし|すなあらし}}
|jtrans=Sandstorm
|move=Sandstorm
|ability=Sand Stream
|owimage=Sandstorm V Field
|baimage=Sandstorm
|color=Rock
}}
'''Sandstorm''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|砂あらし|すなあらし}}''' ''Sandstorm'') is a type of [[weather]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].

It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Sand Stream}} ([[Generation VI]] onwards) or {{m|Sandstorm}}, or eight if created while holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Smooth Rock}}. If created using Sand Stream (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced.

==Description==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Rock color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Event
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen II
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen III
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen IV
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen V
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Gen VI
|- style="background:#FFF"
| If naturally occurring
| N/A
| ''"A sandstorm is raging."''
| rowspan=2 | ''"A sandstorm brewed!"''
| rowspan=3 colspan=2 | ''"A sandstorm kicked up!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{m|Sandstorm}} used
| ''"A <sc>Sandstorm</sc> brewed!"''
| ''"A sandstorm brewed!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{a|Sand Stream}} activated
| N/A
| ''"{{tt|(Wild/Foe)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon}} <Pokémon>'s <sc>Sand Stream</sc> whipped up a sandstorm!"''
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/foe's)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon}} <Pokémon>'s Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| After turn is complete
| ''"The <sc>Sandstorm</sc> rages!"''
| colspan=2 | ''"The sandstorm rages."''
| colspan=2 | (no text)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| When damaging Pokémon
| ''"The <sc>Sandstorm</sc> hits {{tt|(Enemy)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon}} <Pokémon>!"''
| ''"{{tt|(Wild/Foe)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"''
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/foe's)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the Sandstorm!"''
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/foe's)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon and certain wild Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"''
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/opposing)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon and certain wild Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"'
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | When sandstorm ends
| style="background:#FFF" | ''"The <sc>Sandstorm</sc> subsided."''
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan=4 | ''"The sandstorm subsided."''
|}

==On the field==
{{weatherloch|rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|111|Hoenn}}
| Within the desert part
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Sinnoh]]
| {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}
| Always
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}{{gameabbrev5|W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| {{rt|4|Unova}}
| Always
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| [[Desert Resort]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Always
|}

==Effects==
===In battle===
* At the end of each turn, damages each Pokémon for 1/16 (⅛ in [[Generation II]]) of its maximum HP, unless it is {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, or {{type|Ground}}, has one of the Abilities {{a|Sand Force}}, {{a|Sand Rush}}, {{a|Sand Veil}}, {{a|Magic Guard}} or {{a|Overcoat}}; or is holding the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Safety Goggles}}.
* Activates the following [[Ability|Abilities]]: {{a|Sand Force}}, {{a|Sand Rush}}, {{a|Sand Veil}}.
* From Generation IV onward, raises the {{stat|Special Defense}} of all {{type|Rock}} Pokémon by 50%.
* Changes {{m|Weather Ball}} to a {{type|Rock}} move and doubles its power.
* Causes {{m|Solar Beam}} to only deal half of its normal damage.
* Causes {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} to recover ¼ of max {{stat|HP}} (half the normal amount in [[Generation II]]).

===Outside of battle===
From {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to {{g|X and Y}}, {{m|Sweet Scent}} and [[Honey]] will fail if there is a sandstorm in the area, or if any other type of weather is present. In the [[Generation III]] games and {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Sweet Scent and Honey are unaffected by the weather.

==Variations==
===Normal===
Sand is whipped around by wind, making it difficult to see. Found in Hoenn on {{rt|111|Hoenn}}, in Sinnoh on {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}, and in Unova inside the [[Desert Resort]].

===Light===
Several sand particles are whipped diagonally across the screen. In Generation V, it is found on {{rt|4|Unova}}{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|W2}} and at the entrance to the [[Desert Resort]]{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}.

===Windstorm===
This variation does not create sandstorm weather in battles where it occurs, but the overworld effect resembles a sandstorm. Found in [[Kalos]] on {{rt|13|Kalos}}, bits of dust and debris are blown around by a strong wind from the west. Occasionally the wind abates, but whenever it is blowing, it hinders the player's movement westward.

==In the anime==
{{main|Sandstorm (move)#In the anime|Sandstorm (move) → In the anime}}


==In the manga==
{{main|Sandstorm (move)#In the manga|Sandstorm (move) → In the manga}}
{{main|Sand Stream (Ability)#In the manga|Sand Stream (Ability) → In the manga}}

==In other generations==
===In battle===
{{Movegen|
type=Rock|
genII=Sandstorm II|
genIII=Sandstorm III|
genIV=Sandstorm IV|
genV=Sandstorm V|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Rock|
Stad2=Sandstorm Stad2|
Colo=Sandstorm Colo|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Rock|
PMDRB=Sandstorm PMD RB|
}}

===In the overworld===
====Normal====
{{Movegen|
type=Rock|
genIII=Sandstorm III Field|
genIV=Sandstorm IV Field|
genV=Sandstorm V Field|
}}
[[File:Sandstorm unused FRLG.png|frame|center|Unused sandstorm weather in FRLG.]]

====Light====
{{Movegen|
type=Rock|
genV=Sandstorm V Field Light|
}}

==Trivia==
*Some lines of unused sandstorm quotes appear within the code of the games. These appear to be weather-triggered quotes from previous games.
:{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{rock color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock color}};"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundytop|5px}}" | A sandstorm is raging.{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}}
|-
| style="background:#fff;" | The sandstorm rages.{{sup/5|BWB2W2}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | The sandstorm is raging.{{sup/6|XYORAS}}
|}
*There is a typo in [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: The Official Kalos Region Pokédex & Postgame Adventure Guide]] that states that during the sandstorm weather condition, the Speed of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon goes up, rather than the Special Defense stat.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|fr=Tempête de sable
|de=Sandsturm
|it=Tempesta di sabbia
|ko=모래바람 ''Molaebalam''
|es=Tormenta de arena}}
{{-}}
{{Weathernav|Rock}}
[[Category:Weather conditions]]

[[de:Wetter#Sandsturm]]
[[fr:Climat#Tempête de sable]]
[[it:Condizione meteorologica#Tempesta di sabbia]]
[[ja:すなあらし (天気)]]
[[pl:Warunki pogodowe#Burza piaskowa]]
[[zh:沙雹（天气）]]

Rain

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{{search|type of weather|the Badge given by [[Wallace]] or [[Juan]]|Badge#Rain Badge|Badge → Rain Badge}}
{{bad picture|2=Field image should be replaced with Generation VI images}}
{{WeatherInfobox
|name=Rain
|jname={{tt|雨|あめ}}
|jtrans=Rain
|move=Rain Dance
|ability=Drizzle
|ability2=Primordial Sea
|owimage=Rain V Field
|baimage=Rain Dance
|color=Water
}}

'''Rain''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|雨|あめ}}''' ''Rain'') is a type of [[weather]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].

It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Drizzle}} ([[Generation VI]] onwards) or {{m|Rain Dance}}, or eight if created by a Pokémon holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Damp Rock}}. If created using Drizzle (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced.

There is also a variation of rain called '''heavy rain''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|強い雨|つよいあめ}}''' ''heavy rain''). Heavy rain can be encountered in the overworld or created using {{a|Primordial Sea}}; if the latter, it lasts until the summoner is removed from the field (and no other Pokémon with Primordial Sea remain on the field), the summoner is rotated out in a Rotation Battle, the summoner has Primordial Sea suppressed or replaced, or [[Harsh sunlight|extremely harsh sunlight]] or a [[mysterious air current]] are created by {{a|Desolate Land}} or {{a|Delta Stream}} respectively.

==Description==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Water color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Event
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | Gen II
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | Gen III
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | Gen IV
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | Gen V
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Gen VI
|- style="background:#FFF"
| If naturally occurring
| N/A
| ''"It is raining."''
| rowspan=2 | ''"It started to rain!"''
| rowspan=3 colspan=2 | ''"It started to rain!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{m|Rain Dance}} used
| ''"A downpour started!"''
| ''"It started to rain!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{a|Drizzle}} activated
| N/A
| ''"{{tt|(Wild/Foe)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon}} <Pokémon>'s <sc>Drizzle</sc> made it rain!"''
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/foe's)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon}} <Pokémon>'s Drizzle made it rain!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| After turn is complete
| colspan=3 | ''"Rain continues to fall."''
| colspan=2 | (no text)
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | When rain ends
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan=5 | ''"The rain stopped."''
|}

===Heavy rain===
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Water color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Event
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Gen VI
|- style="background:#FFF"
| If naturally occurring
| rowspan=2 | ''"A heavy rain began to fall!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{a|Primordial Sea}} activated
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Preventing changing weather
| ''"There is no relief from this heavy rain!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Negating {{type|Fire}} attack
| ''"The Fire-type attack fizzled out in the heavy rain!"''
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | When heavy rain ends
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''"The heavy rain has lifted!"''
|}

==On the field==
{{incomplete|section|Double check if/when it rains on Routes {{rtn|5|Unova}}, {{rtn|9|Unova}}, {{rtn|11|Unova}}, {{rtn|13|Unova}}, {{rtn|15|Unova}}, {{rtn|16|Unova}}, {{rtn|19|Unova}}}}
{{weatherloch|water}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|105|Hoenn}}
| When [[Marine Cave]] is there
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|119|Hoenn}}
| Every three out of four days, with a thunderstorm one out of every four
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|120|Hoenn}}
| Always
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|123|Hoenn}}
| Some days
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|125|Hoenn}}
| When [[Marine Cave]] is there
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|127|Hoenn}}
| When [[Marine Cave]] is there
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|129|Hoenn}}
| When [[Marine Cave]] is there
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|Sa}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| [[Lilycove City]], [[Mossdeep City]], [[Sootopolis City]], [[Ever Grande City]], [[Route]]s {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|128|Hoenn}}
| After {{p|Kyogre}} is awakened but before battling it
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| Eastern [[water route]]s
| After {{p|Kyogre}} is awakened but before solving the crisis. Interchanges with harsh sunlight.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Sinnoh]]
| {{rt|212|Sinnoh}}
| Always
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Sinnoh]]
| {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}
| Some days
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Sinnoh]]
| {{rt|214|Sinnoh}}
| Always (south leg only); occasional strong rain and/or thunderstorms
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Sinnoh]]
| {{rt|215|Sinnoh}}
| Always
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| [[Johto]]
| {{rt|33|Johto}}
| Always
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| [[Johto]]
| [[Lake of Rage]]
| Every day except [[days of the week|Wednesday]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Unova]]
| Any route, except for [[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Unova}} and {{rtn|17|Unova}}
| Wherever {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}} appears; hurricane{{sup/5|B}} or thunderstorm{{sup/5|W}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| [[Driftveil City]], [[Cold Storage]]{{sup/5|BW}}, {{rt|6|Unova}}
| Spring and autumn (days 4-5, 12-13, 20-21, 28-29)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| [[Mistralton City]], {{rt|7|Unova}}, [[Twist Mountain]]
| Spring and autumn (days 3-6, 11-14, 19-22, 27-30); summer (9-10, 20-21)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| [[Icirrus City]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]]
| Spring and autumn (days 3-7, 11-15, 19-23, 27-31); summer (8-11, 19-22)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| {{rt|8|Unova}}
| Spring and autumn (days 3-7, 11-15, 19-23, 27-31); summer (1-2, 6-13, 18-24); October 17, 28-31; June 17, 29-30)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| {{rt|12|Unova}}
| Sometimes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| [[Virbank City]] and [[Virbank Complex]]
| Spring and autumn (days 4-5, 12-13, 20-21, 28-29); February 10 and 20
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| [[Floccesy Town]], {{rt|20|Unova}}, [[Floccesy Ranch]]
| Spring (days 3, 5, 11, 13, 20, 27, 29) and summer (9-10, 20-21)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Kalos]]
| {{rt|8|Kalos}}, [[Ambrette Town]], [[Cyllage City]], {{rt|10|Kalos}}, [[Geosenge Town]]
| Some days{{tt|*|Except after beating the Anistar Gym, during the final clash with Team Flare}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Kalos]]
| {{rt|9|Kalos}}
| Some days
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Kalos]]
| {{rt|14|Kalos}}, [[Laverre City]], [[Poké Ball Factory]]
| Some days
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Kalos]]
| {{rt|15|Kalos}}, {{rt|16|Kalos}}
| Some days
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Kalos]]
| {{rt|18|Kalos}}, [[Couriway Town]]
| Some days
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Kalos]]
| {{rt|19|Kalos}}
| Some days
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Kalos]]
| {{rt|21|Kalos}}
| Some days
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Kalos]]
| [[Shalour City]]
| Some days
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Kalos]]
| [[Kiloude City]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Some days
|}

===Heavy rain===
{{weatherloch|water}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev6|AS}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| [[Lilycove City]], [[Mossdeep City]], [[Sootopolis City]], [[Secret Islet]], [[Secret Shore]], [[Secret Meadow]] [[Route]]s {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|128|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|129|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|130|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|131|Hoenn}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | After {{p|Kyogre}} is awakened but before battling it
|}

==Effects==
===In battle===
* Increases the power of {{type|Water}} moves by 50%.
* Decreases the power of {{type|Fire}} moves by 50%.
* From Generation V onward, allows {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Hurricane}} to bypass accuracy check.
** Prior to Generation V, makes Thunder's accuracy 100%.
** In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, allows {{m|Thunder}} to hit through {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Detect}} 30% of the time.
* Activates the following {{Abilities}}: {{a|Dry Skin}}, {{a|Forecast}}, {{a|Hydration}}, {{a|Rain Dish}}, {{a|Swift Swim}}.
** Causes Forecast to change {{p|Castform}} to its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Castform|Rainy Form]].
* Changes {{m|Weather Ball}} to a {{type|Water}} move and doubles its power.
* Causes {{m|Solar Beam}} to deal only half its normal damage.
* Causes {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} to recover ¼ of max {{stat|HP}} (half the normal amount in [[Generation II]]).
* In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], prevents Pokémon from exploding.

====Heavy rain====
* Causes {{type|Fire}} damaging moves to fail if used (including {{cat|moves that change type}}, if they would be Fire-type).
** If a Pokémon affected by {{m|Powder}} uses a Fire-type move, it will take damage from Powder.
** If a Pokémon attempts to use {{m|Natural Gift}} while holding a [[Berry]] that makes the move Fire-type, the Berry is not consumed.
** If a {{status|freeze|frozen}} Pokémon attempts to use a Fire-type move that {{cat|Moves that thaw out the user|would thaw itself}} (such as {{m|Flame Wheel}}), it will still thaw itself before the move fails.
* Causes the moves {{m|Sunny Day}}, {{m|Rain Dance}}, {{m|Sandstorm}}, and {{m|Hail}} to fail if used. This cannot be subverted even with {{a|Cloud Nine}} or {{a|Air Lock}}.
** If a Pokémon affected by {{m|Powder}} uses Sunny Day, it will take damage from Powder.
* Causes the Abilities {{a|Drought}}, {{a|Drizzle}}, {{a|Sand Stream}}, and {{a|Snow Warning}} to fail. This cannot be subverted even with {{a|Cloud Nine}} or {{a|Air Lock}}.

===Outside of battle===
{{p|Sliggoo}} will evolve into {{p|Goodra}} when leveled up while it is raining in the overworld.

From {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to {{g|X and Y}}, {{m|Sweet Scent}} and [[Honey]] will fail if it is raining in the area, or if any other type of weather is present. In the [[Generation III]] games and {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Sweet Scent and Honey are unaffected by the weather.

==Variations==
===Normal rain===
Rain falls. Found in all places where rain is found on the field.

===Strong rain===
Rains falls heavily, at a lower angle than normal rain. It is found occasionally on {{rt|212|Sinnoh}}.

The difference from normal rain is purely aesthetic.

===Heavy rain===
Rain falls heavily and chaotically, with strong winds whipping through the air. This variation only occurs in the field when {{p|Kyogre}} awakens in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Alpha Sapphire]].

===Thunderstorm===
Rain falls heavily, much like strong rain does, and occasionally lightning will strike and thunder will rumble. It is found on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} as part of the four-day weather cycle of rain, thunderstorm, rain, and clear. It can be found on {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} on occasion. It happens on predetermined days, such as the anniversaries of the game's release in each country. It also appeared on {{wp|St. Patrick's Day}}; February 29, 2008; and Christmas Day (December 25). In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], after the player obtains the {{badge|Legend}}, a thunderstorm will occur on {{rt|7|Unova}}, where the player may meet {{p|Thundurus}}. After the player has met Thundurus, thunderstorms will occur on whatever route Thundurus is currently roaming on.

===Hurricane===
Rain falls heavily, although at a normal angle, and periodically strong gusts of wind will blow. It is only found in {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon Black|s}}. After the player obtains the {{badge|Legend}}, a hurricane will occur on {{rt|7|Unova}}, where the player may meet {{p|Tornadus}}. After the player has met Tornadus, hurricanes will occur on whatever route Tornadus is roaming on.

==In the anime==
{{main|Rain Dance (move)#In the anime|Rain Dance (move) → In the anime}}
{{main|Drizzle (Ability)#In the anime|Drizzle (Ability) → In the anime}}

Like in the real world, rain is quite common, appearing in many episodes. Most of these occasions are not caused by Rain Dance or Drizzle. The first appearance of rain in the anime was in the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. The first time it has appeared caused by a Pokémon was in ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought]]''.

==In the manga==
{{main|Rain Dance (move)#In the manga|Rain Dance (move) → In the manga}}
{{main|Drizzle (Ability)#In the manga|Drizzle (Ability) → In the manga}}

==In other generations==
===In battle===
{{Movegen|
type=Water|
genII=Rain Dance II|
genIII=Rain Dance III|
genIV=Rain Dance DP|
PtHGSS=Rain Dance PtHGSS|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Water|
genV=Rain Dance V|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Water|
Stad2=Rain Dance Stad2|
Colo=Rain Dance Colo|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Water|
PMDRB=Rain Dance PMD RB|
}}

====Heavy rain====
{{Movegen|
type=Water|
ORAS=Primordial Sea|
}}

===In the overworld===
====Normal rain====
{{Movegen|
type=Water|
genIII=Rain III Field|
genIV=Rain IV Field|
genV=Rain V Field|
}}
[[File:Rain unused FRLG.png|frame|center|Unused rain weather in FRLG]]
====Strong rain====
{{Movegen|
type=Water|
genIV=Rain IV Field Strong|
}}

====Thunderstorm====
{{Movegen|
type=Water|
genIII=Rain III Field Thunderstorm|
genIV=Rain IV Field Thunderstorm|
genV=Rain V Field Thunderstorm|
}}

====Hurricane====
{{Movegen|
type=Water|
genV=Rain V Field Hurricane|
}}

==Trivia==
*Several lines of unused rain quotes appear within the code of the games. These appear to be weather-triggered quotes from previous games.
:{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color}};"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundytop|5px}}" | It is raining.{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}}
|-
| style="background:#fff;" | A downpour started!{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | The downpour continues.{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}}
|}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{water color light}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|fr=Pluie
|de=Regen
|it=Pioggia
|ko=비 ''Bi''
|es=Lluvia
}}

===Heavy rain===
{{Langtable|color={{water color light}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|fr=Pluie battante
|de=Strömender Regen
|it=Acquazzone
|ko=강한 비 ''Ganghan bi''
|es=Diluvio}}
{{-}}
{{Weathernav|Water}}

[[Category:Weather conditions]]

[[de:Wetter#Regen]]
[[fr:Climat#Pluie]]
[[it:Condizione meteorologica#Pioggia battente]]
[[ja:あめ]]
[[pl:Warunki pogodowe#Ulewa]]
[[zh:下雨（天气）]]

Harsh sunlight

2016-05-07T12:59:09Z

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{{bad picture|2=Should be replaced with Generation VI images}}
{{WeatherInfobox
|name=Harsh sunlight
|jname={{tt|日差しが強い|ひざしがつよい}}
|jtrans=Intense sunlight
|move=Sunny Day
|ability=Drought
|ability2=Desolate Land
|owimage=Intense Sunlight Field III
|baimage=Sunny Day 2
|color=Fire
}}

'''Harsh sunlight''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|日差しが強い|ひざしがつよい}}''' ''intense sunlight'') is a type of [[weather]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].

It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Drought}} ([[Generation VI]] onwards) or {{m|Sunny Day}}, or eight if created by a Pokémon holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Heat Rock}}. If created using Drought (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced.

There is also a variation of harsh sunlight called '''extremely harsh sunlight''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|日差しがとても強い|ひざしがとてもつよい}}''' ''very intense sunlight''). Extremely harsh sunlight can be encountered in the overworld or created using {{a|Desolate Land}}; if the latter, it lasts until the summoner is removed from the field (and no other Pokémon with Desolate Land remain on the field), the summoner is rotated out in a Rotation Battle, the summoner has Desolate Land suppressed or replaced, or [[Rain|heavy rain]] or a [[mysterious air current]] are created by {{a|Primordial Sea}} or {{a|Delta Stream}} respectively.

==Description==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Fire color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Event
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}}" width=100 | Gen II
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}}" | Gen III
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}}" | Gen IV
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}}" | Gen V
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Gen VI
|- style="background:#FFF"
| If naturally occurring
| N/A
| ''"The sunlight is strong."''
| colspan=3 | N/A
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{m|Sunny Day}} used
| colspan=2 | ''"The sunlight got bright!"''
| ''"The sunlight turned harsh!"''
| rowspan=2 colspan=2 | ''"The sunlight turned harsh!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{a|Drought}} activated
| N/A
| ''"{{tt|(Wild/Foe)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon}} <Pokémon>'s <sc>Drought</sc> intensified the sun's rays!"''
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/foe's)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon}} <Pokémon>'s Drought intensified the sun's rays!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| After turn is complete
| colspan=3 | ''"The sunlight is strong."''
| colspan=2 | (no text)
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | When intense sunlight ends
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan=5 | ''"The sunlight faded."''
|}

===Extremely harsh sunlight===
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Fire color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Event
! style="background:#{{Fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Gen VI
|- style="background:#FFF"
| If naturally occurring
| rowspan=2 | ''"The sunlight turned extremely harsh!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{a|Desolate Land}} activated
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Preventing changing weather
| ''"The extremely harsh sunlight was not lessened at all!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Negating {{type|Water}} attack
| ''"The Water-type attack evaporated in the harsh sunlight!"''
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | When extremely harsh sunlight ends
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''"The harsh sunlight faded."''
|}

==On the field==
{{weatherloch|fire}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|114|Hoenn}}
| When [[Terra Cave]] is there
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|115|Hoenn}}
| When [[Terra Cave]] is there
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|116|Hoenn}}
| When [[Terra Cave]] is there
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{rt|118|Hoenn}}
| When [[Terra Cave]] is there
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|Ru}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| [[Lilycove City]], [[Mossdeep City]], [[Sootopolis City]], [[Ever Grande City]], [[Route]]s {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|128|Hoenn}}
| After {{p|Groudon}} is awakened but before battling it
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| Eastern [[water route]]s
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | After {{p|Kyogre}} is awakened but before solving the crisis. Interchanges with rain.
|}

===Extremely harsh sunlight===
{{weatherloch|fire}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev6|OR}}
| [[Hoenn]]
| [[Lilycove City]], [[Mossdeep City]], [[Sootopolis City]] [[Secret Islet]], [[Secret Shore]], [[Secret Meadow]] [[Route]]s {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|128|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|129|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|130|Hoenn}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | After {{p|Groudon}} is awakened but before battling it
|}

==Effects==
* Increases the power of {{type|Fire}} moves by 50%.
* Decreases the power of {{type|Water}} moves by 50%.
* Allows {{m|Solar Beam}} to be used instantly.
* From Generation V onward, causes {{m|Growth}} to raise {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} two stages each.
* Activates the following {{Abilities}}: {{a|Chlorophyll}}, {{a|Dry Skin}}, {{a|Flower Gift}}, {{a|Forecast}}, {{a|Leaf Guard}}, {{a|Solar Power}}.
** Causes Forecast to change {{p|Castform}} to its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Castform|Sunny Form]].
** In Generation V onward, causes Flower Gift to change {{p|Cherrim}} to its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Cherrim|Sunshine Form]].
* In Generation IV, changes {{p|Cherrim}} to its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Cherrim|Sunshine Form]].
* Guarantees {{a|Harvest}} will restore a held [[Berry]].
* Changes {{m|Weather Ball}} to a {{type|Fire}} move and doubles its power.
* Prevents Pokémon from becoming {{status|frozen}}.
* Causes {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} to recover ⅔ of max {{stat|HP}} (twice the normal amount in [[Generation II]]).
* Lowers accuracy of {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Hurricane}} to 50%.

====Extremely harsh sunlight====
* Causes {{type|Water}} damaging moves to fail if used.
** If a Pokémon attempts to use {{m|Natural Gift}} while holding a [[Berry]] that makes the move Water-type, the Berry is not consumed.
** If a {{status|freeze|frozen}} Pokémon attempts to use {{m|Scald}} or {{m|Steam Eruption}}, it will still thaw itself before the move fails.
* Causes the moves {{m|Sunny Day}}, {{m|Rain Dance}}, {{m|Sandstorm}}, and {{m|Hail}} to fail if used. This cannot be subverted even with {{a|Cloud Nine}} or {{a|Air Lock}}.
** If a Pokémon affected by {{m|Powder}} uses Sunny Day, it will take damage from Powder.
* Causes the Abilities {{a|Drought}}, {{a|Drizzle}}, {{a|Sand Stream}}, and {{a|Snow Warning}} to fail. This cannot be subverted even with {{a|Cloud Nine}} or {{a|Air Lock}}.

==Variations==
===Harsh sunlight===
The screen brightens and dims alternately. The screen may also turn a shade of orange that flows while dark spots ride across.
===Extremely harsh sunlight===
The horizon turns orange and yellow. The screen turns to bright, daytime appearance, regardless of actual time, with the upper portion of it becoming especially bright. Pillars of light randomly appear.

==In the anime==
{{main|Sunny Day (move)#In the anime|Sunny Day (move) → In the anime}}
{{main|Drought (Ability)#In the anime|Drought (Ability) → In the anime}}

==In the manga==
{{main|Sunny Day (move)#In the manga|Sunny Day (move) → In the manga}}
{{main|Drought (Ability)#In the manga|Drought (Ability) → In the manga}}

==In other generations==
===In battle===
{{Movegen|
type=Fire|
genII=Sunny Day II|
genIII=Sunny Day III|
genIV=Sunny Day IV|
genV=Sunny Day V|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Fire|
Stad2=Sunny Day Stad2|
Colo=Sunny Day Colo|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Fire|
PMDRB=Sunny Day PMD RB|
}}

====Extremely harsh sunlight====
{{Movegen|
type=Fire|
ORAS=Desolate Land|
}}

===In the overworld===
{{Movegen|
type=Fire|
genIII=Intense Sunlight Field III|
}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{fire color light}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|fr=Soleil
|de=Sonne Gleißendes Sonnenlicht
|it=Luce solare intensa
|ko=햇살이 강한 ''Haessali ganghan''
|es=Sol intenso}}

===Extremely harsh sunlight===
{{Langtable|color={{fire color light}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|fr=Soleil intense
|de=Sehr starker Sonnenlicht
|it=Luce solare accecante
|ko=햇살이 아주 강한 ''Haessali aju ganghan''
|es=Sol abrasador Calor abrasador}}
{{-}}
{{weathernav|fire}}

[[Category:Weather conditions]]

[[de:Wetter#Sonne]]
[[fr:Climat#Soleil]]
[[it:Condizione meteorologica#Luce solare intensa]]
[[ja:ひざしがつよい]]
[[pl:Warunki pogodowe#Intesywne promienie słoneczne]]
[[zh:阳光（天气）]]