== Relation to Grant ==

Is there a relation between Naveen and Grant like how in Legends AZ all the characters were ancestors to future characters? They share physical traits such as skin complexion, eye color and hair color and wear hair accessories and its hinted that Lida is related to Tierno. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 23:50, 18 October 2025 (UTC)

:nah. nothing in the game's texts/stories or their designs suggest any connection other than both being black people (which isn't enough to prove that they're related). [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''anZAsquiddles''']] 2222(:D)SSSS ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 00:36, 19 October 2025 (UTC)
::Seconded. Their eye color isn't even the same (Naveen's eyes are purple, Grant's are grayish-brown). [[User:Driftin Soul|Driftin Soul]] ([[User talk:Driftin Soul|talk]]) 00:53, 19 October 2025 (UTC)

== Where does it say that he has a younger sister? ==

Where does it say that he has a younger sister? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 18:26, 11 December 2025 (UTC)

:https://abcboy101.github.io/poke-corpus/#q=%5BVAR+0114%28000B%29%5D+sister&s=6XcFaRw Press search and it will show the corresponding lines of dialogue. [[User:Minibug|Minibug]] ([[User talk:Minibug|talk]]) 18:31, 11 December 2025 (UTC)

== What is the proper grammar? ==

I want to change the sentence, ''Naveen originally lived with his grandmother, who disapproves of his interest in sewing and wants him to focus on his studies.'' to include his younger sister, but what is the proper grammar? ''Naveen originally lived with his grandmother and younger sister, the former of whom disapproves of his interest in sewing and wants him to focus on his studies.'' or ''Naveen originally lived with his grandmother and younger sister, the former who disapproves of his interest in sewing and wants him to focus on his studies.''? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 06:25, 13 December 2025 (UTC)

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== Content dispute in the Paldea section of "Pokémon world in relation to the real world" page ==

Hello, I am requesting a moderator review to an issue with the user "Namornen" in terms of their edits of the "Pokémon world in relation to the real world" page.

I have been trying to argue that Gibraltar should be kept as a valid reference for Cabo Poco. There already was discussion on this before in 2022 here:[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1#Paldea_section] and it was approved by other editors as a valid reference in line with the standards of the page. I have rewritten it as a possibility, like the other entries in the page, considering it would be difficult getting developer confirmation or hard direct evidence in game. Namornen has deleted my replacements of the reference to Gibraltar on September 7th [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=prev&oldid=4375199] and 8th [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=prev&oldid=4383856]. I wanted to avoid an edit war and recreated a discussion here: [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world]. Another editor agreed with my points, and after a week waiting for discussion, I re-added the reference on September 18th. Namornen then removed it [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=prev&oldid=4383856].

I argued the following combined would favor of Gibraltar's inclusion as being a possible basis to Cabo Poco (Namely Nemona's section of the town):
*Based on Cabo Poco's location in the southern tip of Paldea is in line with Gibraltar. Nemona's house is on the east side of Cabo Poco; Gibraltar is on the east side of the cape.
*Nemona herself not being a Paldean native. I have not stated that she is from Galar. Based on other entries, I do not think a hard reference like that is necessary for the standards of this page.
*Nemona's character trait of code switching by speaking both English and Spanish which directly reflects Gibraltarian culture and the Llanito dialect. Although it's not solely Nemona's, as generic NPC's have spoken Spanish phrases, the way Nemona speaks is a defining character trait for her as she has done this a lot in her dialogue.
*Gibraltar's fame internationally, based on history and mythology.
*References like the Poco Path lighthouse having similarities to Europa Point Lighthouse (Its color, lantern room's shape compared to Chipiona, its weather vane). I believe Europa Point is a reasonable additional candidate alongside Chipiona Lighthouse (the tallest lighthouse in Spain).
*I have stated that many places in Paldea and in Pokemon in general have been an amalgamation of many places. And I think it stands to reason Gibraltar is a possible reference.

Generally, I have argued the following:
*I've stated that on the top of the page "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." I agreed that it shouldn't be a wild speculation, and there should be valid basis in the reference. I have given reason for Gibraltar's inclusion that isn't wild guessing, however Namornen has not accepted these points it seems that he wants more solid evidence.
*It seems the evidence required for the Gibraltar entry is held to a higher standard than for other entries on this page. Unova Route 4 and the World Trade Center for example.
*I have not stated that Gibraltar is the only valid reference. I have stated that a place could have multiple references. for example: Mesagoza in Paldea or Ballonlea in Galar.
*Namornen has rejected all of my points saying they are not solid enough for the page.

He has then removed a valid reference for the Poco Path lighthouse (Chipiona Lighthouse) and switched it to something less known after I mentioned Europa Point Lighthouse as being a valid reference.
Due to the above, and the removal of the Chipiona Lighthouse as a valid reference, it seems that the editor will not compromise. I feel that my contributions are being dismissed without sufficient consideration, and I am concerned about the fairness of the discussion.

Thank you very much for your consideration. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 10:35, 21 September 2025 (UTC)

:Just letting you know, we are aware and the issue is under discussion. For now as an interm measure, the article is protected but we will make an announcement once a final decision is made on how to proceed, since it isn't the first time that this article has become a flashpoint. '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 18:10, 21 September 2025 (UTC)

== The current wording ==

Are you aware you just claimed that a Great Ball in a hill is apparently a reference to the UK now? Speculation is fine when it has minimum sense, but this is just ridiculous.

And why only Gibraltar, then? Why not also La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz, Algeciras, etc.?
If you had actually read exactly what I wrote on Talk, you wouldn’t have done what you did. And by the way, I was about to add them in one of my own edits as a compromise. Very poor move. [[User:Namornen|Namornen]] ([[User talk:Namornen|talk]]) 09:53, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

:For what it's worth, I didn't claim anything; I simply restored old information that was previously removed. The reference in my opinion isnt that farfetched either UK has "Great" in its name (Great Britain) and the colours of a great ball closely resemble the colours on the Union Jack. Some speculation is allowed given the nature of the article but regardless of that for now we are still discussing how to best proceed with that article. In general I'd recommend seeking consensus with other editors on the talk page before removing anything, especially on an article as subjective as the one in question. '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 10:41, 22 September 2025 (UTC)
::Restoring that is the same as claiming. If you read what’s been written on Talk, you probably wouldn’t have posted that, since even '''the person who started that speculation has already dismissed it as a stretch'''. Setting aside how wild the speculation is, Great Balls appear in plenty of areas across Paldea, not just Cabo Poco, and in Japanese it’s originally "Super Ball", not Great Ball, which makes it even less likely.
::I’m open to speculating and including locations, but please lets keep the feet on the ground. I’ll try to find a compromise on Talk, which despite what the user said I was always open, he just didn't wrote before asking a compromise. [[User:Namornen|Namornen]] ([[User talk:Namornen|talk]]) 10:55, 22 September 2025 (UTC)
:::I honestly don't have any strong feelings either way. The reason that I reverted the edit is because in a content dispute like this, its better to err on the side of including information, until such time as consensus dictates otherwise (should that happen) rather than removing it. '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 11:31, 22 September 2025 (UTC)

== Legends Z-A Preorder Bonus Image ==

Hi there! Saw that you recently reverted my addition of a citation needed tag to https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/List_of_other_event_distributions_in_Generation_IX#Pok%C3%A9mon_Legends:_Z-A_Trench_Coat_&_Pants and referred to the image to the right (https://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:ZA_Trench_Coat_and_Pants_event.png) ...which I thought I'd checked, but missed that last line of the fine print somehow, definitely my bad!

That said I did want to point out that all the official sources I can find (e.g. U.S. Gamestop page) now seem to be displaying a different image, which appears to be very close to the same...except that that critical line (the "Items can also be obtained through normal gameplay") has been removed, and "Gamestop Exclusive" has been newly stamped in the top-right corner. The only place I was able to find the original image we've got on the wiki is in a Facebook post dated July 26th (https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=756474870364325&id=1000800545516400), but as I don't see that image being displayed anywhere current, I'd be kind of worried it was a misprint or mistake that won't be honored.

Any idea where you uploaded the wiki image from (I notice it was also uploaded July 26th) and if it's a different, current source I missed? Other thoughts on how to handle this? (I'd love to find out I'm missing something obvious again, just worried about misleading myself and other readers with regards to preorder decision-making).
(Current image I see at https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/nintendo-switch/products/pokemon-legends-z-a---nintendo-switch-edition/426428.html , with the line now missing and the 'exclusive' [https://media.gamestop.com/i/gamestop/Pokemon_ZA_Bonus/Pokemon%20Legends%20Z-A%20Bonuses.webp bubble in the top right instead:] {{unsigned|1pinkpanda1}}
: Heya, first off i just reformatted the link in your comment because dropping in a full resolution 1920x1080 pixel image into a talk page conversation is a bit obnoxious, hope its oki. Otherwise honestly, I'm fine with just removing it for now, we will see anyway when the game launches whether its truely obtainable or not. '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 10:10, 27 September 2025 (UTC)

:Sounds good! Also apologies about the image, will format more carefully next time so it isn't so obnoxious. [[User:1pinkpanda1|1pinkpanda1]] ([[User talk:1pinkpanda1|talk]]) 10:58, 27 September 2025 (UTC)

== Reverted changes? ==

Hi there! Why did you revert my changes to MEE and SVE Basic Energies? [[User:RickvdBelt|RickvdBelt]] ([[User talk:RickvdBelt|talk]]) 00:16, 30 September 2025 (UTC)

:I replied on your talk page, lets keep the conversation there :). '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 00:23, 30 September 2025 (UTC)

== I'm starting to perceive this wiki as hostile ==

1. I wasn’t going to add anything again after being reverted. Why protect the article as if I were some kind of vandal?

2. I haven’t done any edit warring , do you know the 3RR rule? I haven't broken it.

3. One of your moderators/friends even reverted me using one of my own quotes that had a typo in English. I’m not sure if that was to highlight my bad English, mock me, or what exactly.

It's fine if you revert me when something doesn't follow Bulbapedia's rules, but at least try to hide your hostility and lack of respect, you guys are moderators not random Twitter users. [[User:Namornen|Namornen]] ([[User talk:Namornen|talk]]) 10:19, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

:Let's unpack , because there is no reason for this to get heated. The measure taken are not against you specifically, they were done proactive protective measures since there was a dump of new illicitly obtained information that should not be added to the page as our policies around leaked material forbids it; doesn't matter who adds it. I protected it primarily as resources will be inherantly focused to the rush of adding all the new Z-A content, which also increases content moderation pressures especially at a time like this, and even more so since the games have leaked in the way that they have. Once this dies down it so does the protection for that specific page.

:I didn't issue you any warning because quite frankly there was no reason or justification to do so. If we felt like there was anything we had to convey to you specifically beyond what was said when the edits were undone, we would have used your talk page for this. As for Anza quoting your "bad English", I can't speak for them but I don't think it was done with malice against you, to me it seems it was just to highlight his point in relation to that statement. '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 10:45, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

== Can I make a namespace article about PokeVault? ==

I won't reveal any personal information. [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 21:04, 12 December 2025 (UTC)

:If you're asking about the YouTuber I think thats beyond what we would normally cover. We do cover significant websites in the fandom but generally dont dedicate pages to individual members except in the rarest of notable cases. If your talking about the webshop thats definitely not something we'd want to cover and if your referring to something else maybe say what it is. '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 21:21, 12 December 2025 (UTC)
::Sorry that I brought it up. [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 21:21, 12 December 2025 (UTC)
:::You did nothing wrong by asking :) '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 21:23, 12 December 2025 (UTC)
::::Sorry to bother you again, but is there a page about Pokemon collaborations? If there is not one, can I make one? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 04:23, 13 December 2025 (UTC)

== Why is my userpage not working? ==

The text on the bottom keeps on going into the userbox whenever I try to write text despite having put the proper line breaks. [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 06:23, 13 December 2025 (UTC)

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== Can I edit your page? ==

I want to add that in Pokemon Legends ZA, Corbeau using a Gyarados is a reference to Lysandre. [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 22:12, 30 November 2025 (UTC)

Talk:Grisham

2025-11-26T03:26:28Z

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== Wrong link to Pokemon anime series ==

In the "trivia" part of the page about comparing Grisham to [[Alain]] from the Pokemon anime, the wrong link for the Pokemon anime series is used. The link used is the invalid link [[Pokémon: The Series]], when the correct link is [[Pokémon the Series]]. The page is protected so I can't edit it and fix the link. [[User:Jort|Jort]] ([[User talk:Jort|talk]]) 07:33, 17 November 2025 (UTC)

:fixed [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''anZAsquiddles''']] 2222(:D)SSSS ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 07:36, 17 November 2025 (UTC)

== I don't know if the page is protected or not ==

But can I add that all of Grisham's Pokemon have a 4x weakness to a type? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 03:13, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

:It's not protected, but that's also not true, so it shouldn't be added. Pyroar has no 4x weakness (and if we want to split hairs, Mega Charizard X doesn't either). [[User:Driftin Soul|Driftin Soul]] ([[User talk:Driftin Soul|talk]]) 03:18, 26 November 2025 (UTC)
::I was going to say besides for Pyroar, but sorry. [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 03:26, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

Talk:Grisham

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Magenta Sector 4

2025-11-26T02:55:30Z

Kathylikestoread:

{{Infobox location

|type=magenta
|location_name=Magenta Sector 4
|japanese_name=ローズ４番地
|translated_name=Rose Block 4
|location=[[Magenta District]], [[Lumiose City]]
|region=Kalos
|mapsize=600px
|generation={{gen|IX}}
}}

'''Magenta Sector 4''' (Japanese: '''ローズ４番地''' ''Rose Block 4'') is a location in [[Lumiose City]] in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]. It is located north of [[Magenta Plaza]], adjacent to [[Autumnal Avenue]].

== Places of interest ==
* [[Café Pokémon-Amie]]

==Special Encounters==
A [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega Evolved]] [[Altaria (Pokémon)|Altaria]] is battled here during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Main Mission]] 28: ''A Rogue Mega Altaria''. In addition to the moves listed, it has the ability to make [[Twister (move)|twisters]] that can suck the [[Player character|player]] in. [[Lida]] is the partner during this battle.
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0334
| pokemon = Altaria
| icon = mega
| level = 53
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Fairy
| move1 = Dragon Pulse
| move1type = Dragon
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Moonblast
| move2type = Fairy
| move2cat = Special
}}
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Locationcolor/med|magenta}}|bordercolor={{Locationcolor/light|magenta}}
|zh_cmn=蓉粉４號街區 / 蓉粉４号街区 ''{{tt|Róngfěn Sì-Hào Jiēqū|Rose Block 4}}''
|zh_yue=蓉粉４號街區 ''{{tt|Yùhngfán Sei-Houh Gāaikēui|Rose Block 4}}''
|fr=4ᵉ arrondissement de Rosavilliers
|de=Rose-Bezirk 4
|it=4º isolato del Quartiere Rosa
|ko=로즈 4번지 ''Rose Sa-Beonji''
|es=Distrito Rosa: sector 4 
}}

==Related articles==
{{Lumiose City}}
{{Project Locations notice}}
[[Category:Legends: Z-A locations]]

[[de:Rose-Bezirk 4]]
[[zh:蓉粉４號街區]]

Magenta Sector 4

2025-11-26T02:53:31Z

Kathylikestoread:

{{Infobox location

|type=magenta
|location_name=Magenta Sector 4
|japanese_name=ローズ４番地
|translated_name=Rose Block 4
|location=[[Magenta District]], [[Lumiose City]]
|region=Kalos
|mapsize=600px
|generation={{gen|IX}}
}}

'''Magenta Sector 4''' (Japanese: '''ローズ４番地''' ''Rose Block 4'') is a location in [[Lumiose City]] in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]. It is located north of [[Magenta Plaza]], adjacent to [[Autumnal Avenue]].

== Places of interest ==
* [[Café Pokémon-Amie]]

==Special Encounters==
A [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega Evolved]] [[Altaria (Pokémon)|Altaria]] is battled here during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Main Mission]] 28: ''A Rogue Mega Altaria''. In addition to the moves listed, it has the ability to make [[Twister (move)|twisters]] that can suck the [[Player character|player]] in. [[Lida]] is the partner during this battle.
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0334
| pokemon = Altaria
| icon = mega
| level = 53
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Flying
| megatype1 = Dragon
| megatype2 = Fairy
| move1 = Dragon Pulse
| move1type = Dragon
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Moonblast
| move2type = Fairy
| move2cat = Special
}}
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Locationcolor/med|magenta}}|bordercolor={{Locationcolor/light|magenta}}
|zh_cmn=蓉粉４號街區 / 蓉粉４号街区 ''{{tt|Róngfěn Sì-Hào Jiēqū|Rose Block 4}}''
|zh_yue=蓉粉４號街區 ''{{tt|Yùhngfán Sei-Houh Gāaikēui|Rose Block 4}}''
|fr=4ᵉ arrondissement de Rosavilliers
|de=Rose-Bezirk 4
|it=4º isolato del Quartiere Rosa
|ko=로즈 4번지 ''Rose Sa-Beonji''
|es=Distrito Rosa: sector 4 
}}

==Related articles==
{{Lumiose City}}
{{Project Locations notice}}
[[Category:Legends: Z-A locations]]

[[de:Rose-Bezirk 4]]
[[zh:蓉粉４號街區]]

Challenger's Ticket

2025-11-25T17:52:33Z

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A '''Challenger's Ticket''' is an item in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]. They can be earned by [[battling]] [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainers]] in [[Battle zone (Lumiose City)|Battle Zones]] at and must be obtained in order to have promotion matches at the [[Z-A Royale]].[[File:Z-A_Ticket_Obtained.png|thumb|The player obtaining a Challenger's Ticket]]
==In the games==
====''[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]''====
Challenger's Tickets are obtained by gaining points from defeating Trainers in Battle Zones. The number of points required to acquire a Challenger's Ticket increases as the player's rank increases. After the Infinite Z-A Royale is created, they can be exchanged for prizes.
[[Category:Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

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== April Fools' Day ==

Hi. Why did you delete the entire information page instead of moving it to draft? It already had a note about one of the upcoming events. [[User:Modesty Elyon|Modesty Elyon]] ([[User talk:Modesty Elyon|talk]]) 10:08, 30 March 2025 (UTC)

:As stated in the deletion log, that event is not related to April Fools' Day, it is just an event that happens to begin in April. The page can be created after the day begins internationally once there are ongoing April Fools' Day events to cover. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 10:13, 30 March 2025 (UTC)
::In the past, pages also included the events (like [[:en:April_Fools'_Day_2023#Pok%C3%A9mon_UNITE|this]]) that were scattered over many days. [[User:Modesty Elyon|Modesty Elyon]] ([[User talk:Modesty Elyon|talk]]) 10:19, 30 March 2025 (UTC)
:::That was an intentionally humorous event directly tied to April Fools' Day, even though it extended beyond the day itself. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 10:21, 30 March 2025 (UTC)
::::In general, not all events are written directly that there is some kind of joke. So not all events that started on April 1st should be listed even if they are in the "Other" section? But at the same time, fake news can be posted even if they started much earlier or much later than April? [[User:Modesty Elyon|Modesty Elyon]] ([[User talk:Modesty Elyon|talk]]) 10:32, 30 March 2025 (UTC)

== Regarding to your revert ==

Well, I mean it lists cheating and HSOWA, even though the former is obvious what it is and HSOWA is just an internet meme, so I disagree with your reasoning. There are still things I want to add, like Aslowla and Wottegate, but is it okay to add them or just create the dedicated appendix page for them? [[Special:Random|'''AKUro?''']] [[User talk:ShiroKuro-chan|あくロ]][[Special:Contributions/ShiroKuro-chan|ちゃん]] 13:31, 19 May 2025 (UTC)

:Thanks for reaching out to me about this. To explain, "HSOWA" is a term people ''could'' run across and not know what it means, and "cheating" may have uses specific to the Pokémon games that are unclear without context.
:By contrast, covering any given meme like "Surprised Pikachu" is not the primary purpose of the fan terminology page and would make the scope too large. Additionally, terms and phrases like "this is rigged" or "spoofing" do not have a unique meaning within the context of Pokémon.
:Aslowla and Wottegate are terms that may be acceptable to include, assuming these are terms people are likely to encounter in fan communities that they may want to find explanations for. If you're unsure, you could always raise specific items you'd like to add on [[Appendix talk:Fan terminology|the Fan terminology talk page]]. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 14:15, 19 May 2025 (UTC)

== Congrats on your new role (late)! ==

Welcome to your new role! I think you're used to it now, but be careful; because any mistake you make may ruin the Bulbapedia community! '''[[User:SquirtingSquirtle|SQUIRTINGSQUIRTLE''']] • [[User talk:SquirtingSquirtle|My Talk Page]] 03:35, 18 June 2025 (UTC)

:I would also like to congratulate you on your promotion! (I'm very very late.) --[[User:DHP613|'''DHP''']][[User talk:DHP613|'''613''']] 19:03, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

== How to make battling more fun? ==

Trainer only allow using 6 pokemon in party. How to maximize pokemon potential to make battling other trainer and in wild more fun? should i just using move learn through leveling up only? how to know best moveset for pokemon that have different abilities and stat? how to know which status move and attack move is the best for moveset because only 4 move can be learn at a time and need forget old move if want to learn new move. [[User:POKSCRLT|POKSCRLT]] ([[User talk:POKSCRLT|talk]]) 17:05, 19 August 2025 (UTC)

:This sounds like a fun question for [https://bulbagarden.net/ the forums] or [https://discord.gg/bulbagarden the Discord server], if you'd be interested. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 17:42, 19 August 2025 (UTC)

== Pokémon Achievement incomplete template meaning. ==

Hi!

I saw that the incomplete template was added on by you a few weeks ago, and i don't understand the clarify the unlock criteria. I'm currently working on the Trainer Achievements, so would you mind telling me what this means? That would be very helpful of you.

Thanks [[User:Arcaninehero|Arcaninehero]] ([[User talk:Arcaninehero|talk]]) 09:28, 23 August 2025 (UTC)

:If all the achievements have been added, I can go ahead and remove the notice. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 11:03, 25 August 2025 (UTC)
::Hi!
::Apologies for the late reply, but I have finally completed the Trainer Achievements section (compared to the giant bulk of the Pokémon Achievements that has been done in one go)! [[User:Arcaninehero|Arcaninehero]] ([[User talk:Arcaninehero|talk]]) 18:42, 6 September 2025 (UTC)

== How many edits do I have to make to be able to edit my userpage? ==

Also, how many usertags can I have on my page? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 16:44, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

:I'll answer this in three parts:
:* The number of edits required to be able to create and edit your userpage is a secret - see the {{bp|Autoconfirmed users}} page for more info.
:* Once your account has been autoconfirmed, you can add as many {{h|usertags}} or other content to your page as you'd like, provided the content conforms to the {{bp|userspace policy}}.
:* Note that the policy ''does'' limit the number of personal edits you can make to 3 per day, and a majority of your edits should be productive edits intended to improve the encyclopedia.
:Let me know if you have any other questions, and happy editing! [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 16:58, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

== How do you make these articles and can I still edit my userspace? ==

How do you make one of these [[User:Iml908/Hugh (Adventures)|articles]]? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 01:02, 19 November 2025 (UTC)

== Can I make a namespace article about donuts (Legends Z-A)? ==

Can I make a namespace article about donuts (Legends Z-A)? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 20:13, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

:honestly there should be nothing preventing you from making an article. [[Donut]] is a redirect right now but it can always be removed to start an article. :) '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 22:49, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

== I saw that you had moved my donut page ==

I saw that you had moved my donut page to that of a banned user, what does that mean? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 15:58, 25 November 2025 (UTC)

Donut

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Kathylikestoread: Created page with "{{Upcoming notice}} '''Donuts''' are an item in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC. They can be obtained from Ansha and fed to Hoopa in order to travel to Hyperspace Lumiose. <ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/new_allies New Friends are Ready to Help]</ref> ==Gallery== <gallery> Groudon_Donut.png|A Groudon donut Kyogre_Donut.png|A Kyogre donut </ga..."

{{Upcoming notice}}
'''Donuts''' are an item in the [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] [[Mega Dimension|Mega Dimension DLC]]. They can be obtained from [[Ansha]] and fed to [[Hoopa (Pokémon)|Hoopa]] in order to travel to [[Hyperspace Lumiose]]. <ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/new_allies New Friends are Ready to Help]</ref> 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Groudon_Donut.png|A [[Groudon (Pokémon)|Groudon]] donut
Kyogre_Donut.png|A [[Kyogre (Pokémon)|Kyogre]] donut
</gallery>

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List of cross-canon references

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Kathylikestoread:

{{fan speculation}}
The [[Pokémon]] series is noted for having multiple, distinctly different [[canon]]s, and they often make references to one another.

==List of references==
===Games===
====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}====
=====In the core series games=====
* {{game|Yellow}} and its [[remake]]s, {{LGPE}}, are all based on {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* In Pokémon Yellow, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!, [[Brock]] mentions his dream being to become a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}, similar to his {{an|Brock|animated series counterpart}}.
* In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, wild {{p|Mr. Mime}} can be found in the grassy area south of [[Pallet Town]]; this is most likely a reference to [[Mimey]] from ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In the Generation II games and their remakes, wild {{p|Clefairy}} can be found dancing around [[Mt. Moon Square]] during [[Days of the week|Monday]] nights, where they leave behind a [[Moon Stone]] as they flee, likely referencing to the events of ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''. Adding to the reference, in Generation II, the Moon Stone is discovered within a [[breakable rock|boulder]] the Clefairy were dancing around of, alluding to the giant Moon Stone from the aforementioned episode.
* The mysterious [[GS Ball]], a [[Key Item]] in {{game|Crystal}}, was introduced during the [[Orange Islands]] arc.
* In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, one of the [[e-Reader#Pokémon e-Cards|e-Card]] Trainers, {{DL|Pokémon Battle e: Series 1 & 2 Promotional cards (Battle e)|School Kid Yūma}}, has a team consisting of a {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Seviper}}, and {{p|Wobbuffet}}, the same Pokémon that {{TRT}} has in {{aniseries|RS}}.
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}} entry (which is registered in the [[Fame Checker]]) mentions that Misty worships the [[Elite Four]] member [[Lorelei]], which may reference [[EP099|her interaction]] with Lorelei (identified in the dub as "Prima") in ''Pokémon the Series''. In addition, her message to the {{player}} mentions that she intends to use the Gym to get better, and once she does, she will hit the road and travel, which might allude to Misty's major role in the animated series as one of Ash's traveling companions.
* In the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, one of the default names for {{ga|Barry}} is [[Gary Oak|Shigeru]]. In the English versions, one of the default names for {{ga|Lucas}} is {{Ash}}.
* [[Riley]] appears to be based on [[Sir Aaron]], a character that appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. Riley has a {{p|Lucario}}, a Pokémon Aaron {{mov|Lucario|also had|8}}, and they both are capable of using the [[Aura]]. However, Riley himself also appeared later in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In Diamond and Pearl, an NPC named Luis will sometimes participate in [[Pokémon Super Contest]] with his {{p|Pikachu}}, nicknamed Sparky, potentially referencing [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu [[Sparky]]. However, this similarity exists only in the English localization.
* In Diamond, Pearl, and {{v2|Platinum}}, several {{pkmn|Trainer}}s the player can battle are named after characters from [[Pokémon movie]]s in the Japanese version, although the translation team missed these references and gave the characters new names that don't match their names in ''Pokémon the Series'':
** On {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, there's an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} who analyzes battles using her laptop and uses a {{p|Metagross}} in battle. This is a reference to the movie character {{OBP|Rebecca|M07}}, who first appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
** On the southernmost part of {{rt|229|Sinnoh}}, there are two Ace Trainers who are based on [[Butler]] and [[Diane]] from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. Each of them uses two of the Pokémon that Butler used in the movie.
** {{tc|Swimmer}} Katelyn on {{rt|220|Sinnoh}} is based on [[Lizabeth]] from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, when Red is battled on [[Mt. Silver]], [[Red's Pikachu]]'s moves have been changed from the original moves in [[Generation II]] to reflect [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s moves in {{aniseries|DP}}: {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
* In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Clair]] has a {{p|Gyarados}} on her team, much like in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* The movie event [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] and the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] appear in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, when the [[first partner Pokémon]] is chosen, the desk will appear in 3D on the touch screen, resembling {{an|Professor Oak}}'s desk with the first partner Pokémon seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.
* After getting his phone number, Brock may offer to trade a {{p|Rhyhorn}} that knows the [[Egg Move]] {{m|Thunder Fang}} in exchange for a player's {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}. This is a reference to Brock being a Pokémon Breeder in ''Pokémon the Series'' at the time of these games' release.
* When a player enters [[Cerulean Gym]] with a {{p|Togepi}} as their [[walking Pokémon]], it will start crying softly, making a reference to [[Misty's Togepi]]. If spoken to again immediately afterwards, the Togepi will be angry at the player.
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, if the player brings the {{DL|Celebi (M13)|In the games|Celebi}} distributed to commemorate ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' to a building in [[Castelia City]], a boy there will reveal himself to be a {{p|Zorua}} in {{a|Illusion|disguise}}, and the girl next to Zorua says that Celebi and Zorua seem to be good friends. This is a reference to the {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} and Celebi from the aforementioned movie.
* In Pokémon Black and White, the {{p|Zoroark}} that can be encountered in [[Lostlorn Forest]] by bringing one of the {{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|In the games|Shiny Legendary beasts}} there will always be female, a reference to the female {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} from ''Zoroark: Master of Illusions''.
* In {{B2W2}}, wild {{p|Stunfisk}} appear in [[Striaton City]] at [[Time|night]]. This is a possible reference to [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* A [[You Challenge the Unova League Too!|downloadable tournament]] made available for the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] is based on the [[Vertress Conference]] from ''Pokémon the Series'', with [[Trip]], [[Stephan]], {{un|Cameron}}, and [[Virgil]] appearing as possible opponents.
* In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, if [[Memory Link]] is used in [[Opelucid City]], [[Drayden]] will mention how he first met [[Iris]] at the [[Village of Dragons]], which is also {{an|Iris}}'s hometown in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In {{g|X and Y}}, on {{rt|21|Kalos}} a male {{tc|Rising Star}} has a Pokémon nicknamed "Ash Ketchum" in the Spanish version and "Misty" in the German version.
* In Pokémon X and Y, Trainers named after Ash and {{ashfr}}' Japanese voice actors from {{aniseries|BW}} can be found in various locations in [[Kalos]]. Each of them uses the signature Pokémon of the character played by their namesake voice actor:
** {{tc|Lass}} [[Santalune Forest|Anna]], named Rica in the Japanese version, is named after [[Rica Matsumoto]], the voice actress of Ash. They both use a {{p|Pikachu}}.
** {{tc|Youngster}} {{rt|5|Kalos|Keita}}, named Mamoru in the Japanese version, is named after [[Mamoru Miyano]], the voice actor of {{an|Cilan}}. They both use a {{p|Pansage}}.
** {{tc|Rising Star}} {{rt|8|Kalos|Paulette}}, named Aoi in the Japanese version, is named after [[Aoi Yūki]], the voice actress of {{an|Iris}}. They both use an {{p|Axew}}.
* In Pokémon X and Y, an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} in the [[Lumiose City]] {{FB|Lumiose|Museum}} mentions the Village of Dragons.
* In Pokémon X and Y, when [[Bonnie]] asks the player to identify a silhouetted Pokémon during the [[Lumiose Gym]] Pokémon quiz, she says, "Who's that Pokémon?!" This is likely a reference to [[Who's That Pokémon?|the eponymous mid-episode segment]].
* In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], if the player has {{DL|List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Steven's Shiny Beldum}} in their party at a certain point during the [[Delta Episode]], {{Steven}} will mention to the player how he once, long time ago, fought against {{me|Rayquaza}} alongside with [[Alain|a young man]] and his black {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, referring to the events of ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
* In the [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]], the player receives a [[Ash's Greninja|special Greninja]] from a [[Ash Ketchum|certain Trainer]] in the mail.
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], a new [[Event Pokémon|event-exclusive]] Pikachu form, [[Pikachu in a cap]], was introduced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the animated series. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, an additional form based on the [[M20|twentieth movie]] was added.
* In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, a blurry picture of {{AP|Pikachu}} riding on Ash's shoulder can be seen during the final part of [[Acerola]]'s trial at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.
* In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, at the {{ci|Malie}} Community Center, a {{tc|Punk Girl}} can sell the player a hat called "Hero Cap", which resembles [[Ash's hat]] from {{aniseries|SM}}.
* In {{p|Rowlet}}'s Pokémon Ultra Moon [[Pokédex entry]], it is stated that Rowlet has been known to use its Trainer's pocket or bag as a nest, referencing [[Ash's Rowlet]]'s habit to sleep in Ash's backpack.
* In the Spanish version of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the first {{tc|Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt}} faced at [[Aether Paradise]] recites a part of Team Rocket's original {{motto}}.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, [[Sam]]'s sketchbook from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' can be seen on top of a bookshelf in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the [[Pewter Gym]] has sprinklers on its ceiling, visible from Brock's platform. This is likely a reference to the Gym's sprinkler system as seen in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the three {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}} at the Cerulean Gym are named after [[Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] from ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, when Brock is met in [[Celadon City]], he mentions how all the girls at the [[Celadon Gym]] turned him down, referencing Brock's habit of hitting on pretty girls in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, there is a book in Professor Oak's Laboratory that contains poems written by Oak himself. Also, when the player visits Oak's Laboratory close to the end of the game and receives a [[Key Stone]] from {{ga|Blue}}, Oak recites a short poem about [[Mega Evolution]]. These poems are a reference to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture|habit of making senryūs]] in ''Pokémon the Series'', which are referred to as poems in the [[dub]].
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}'s [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]] [[Pokédex]] entry mentions there being records of a childless Kangaskhan raising a lost human child. This could be a reference to ''[[EP034|The Kangaskhan Kid]]'', where a boy named {{OBP|Tommy|EP034}} was raised by Kangaskhan after he got accidentally separated from his parents as a toddler.
* In Pokémon Sword and Shield, a special {{p|Zarude}} form wearing the same cloth as one is seen wearing in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'' was introduced. Its Pokédex entries talk about it raising an orphaned human child, referring to {{OBP|Koko|M23}}, one of the protagonists of the aforementioned movie.
* Starting from version 1.1.2, if the player's first partner Pokémon was {{p|Turtwig}}, {{ga|Dawn}}'s post-game rematch team in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] is almost completely made up of fully evolved versions of {{an|Dawn|her animated series counterpart}}'s Pokémon, only replacing {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} with a {{p|Bellossom}}.
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], the [[Path of Solitude]] contains several ''Pokémon the Series'' references:
** {{p|Pikachu}}'s opponent being {{p|Onix}} is a reference to Ash and Brock's Gym battle from ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''.
** {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}'s respective opponents are {{p|Chatot}} and {{p|Parasect}}, referencing [[the Phantom]]'s Pokémon from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
** {{p|Darkrai}}'s opponent is a {{p|Lickilicky}} that knows {{m|Hyper Beam}}, referencing [[Baron Alberto]]'s Lickilicky in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
** {{p|Shaymin}}'s opponent being {{p|Magnezone}} is a reference to [[Zero]]'s Magnezone in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], {{p|Meowth}}'s [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]] image features a Meowth trying to sneak up on a {{p|Pikachu}}, possibly referencing {{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}}.
* In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, {{p|Cyndaquil}}'s [[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]] image features a Cyndaquil battling a {{p|Skarmory}}, referencing ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]'', where [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] also battled against a Skarmory.
*The [[Mega Dimension |Mega Dimension DLC]] of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] featuring a [[Hoopa (Pokémon)|Hoopa]] that can be fed donuts could be a reference to the movie [[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]], which also had a [[Hoopa (anime)|Hoopa]] that liked to eat donuts.
=====In the side series games=====
* In [[Pokémon Stadium]], Brock's team includes a {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} and [[Giovanni]]'s team includes a {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}. In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Misty's team includes a {{TP|Misty|Togetic}}.
* In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], {{tc|Rider}} Zalla's team at [[Mt. Battle]] Zone 77 in the Single Battle Battle Mode is based on the main Pokémon of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'': {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} was the main focus of the film; {{p|Kirlia}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, and {{p|Mightyena}} were owned by [[Butler]]; and {{p|Absol}} and {{p|Flygon}} were [[wild Pokémon]] that served notable roles for the plot.
* In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], the {{tc|Beauty}} at Mt. Battle Zone 35 states "I've heard someone has the same team combination as me. Do you know him or her?" With a team consisting of {{p|Cacnea}} and {{p|Chimecho}}, she has the same Pokémon that [[James]] has in {{aniseries|RS}}'s [[Hoenn]] region arc.
** In addition, she references the [[Team Rocket trio]]'s Japanese [[blasting off]] catchphrase after being defeated.

=====In the spin-off games=====
* A {{an|Jigglypuff|Jigglypuff with a marker}} appears in [[Pokémon Snap]].
* In Pokémon Snap, Mew uses a bubble which acts like a shield. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{p|Mew}} were seen to create bubbles with it inside for the seemingly same reasons.
* {{g|Puzzle League}} is heavily based on {{aniseries|PTS}}, with [[Ash Ketchum]] being the [[player character]] and all other characters coming from the animated series.
* In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], Ash's outfit can be seen hanging on a coatrack in the bedroom. Pikachu also uses [[Ash's hat|the hat]] in The Piñata Party to cover its eyes.
* [[Pokémon Channel]] uses the animated series voices of Pokémon, including [[Maddie Blaustein]]'s {{MTR}}. It also features an episode exclusive to the game: ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''.
** After completing the main story, a {{p|Togepi}} will come to the player's house with a channel that contains a dub of "Pichu Bros. in Party Panic" with {{an|Misty}} as the narrator, a reference to {{TP|Misty|her Togepi|Togetic}}.
*In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], there is a [[Rescue team camp]] called [[Legendary Island]] that appears to reference [[M02|''The Power of One'']]:
** The island itself bears a striking resemblance to the [[Fire Island|Fire]], [[Ice Island|Ice]], and [[Lightning Island]]<nowiki/>s from the film;
** Each section of the island has what appears to be a small shrine on it similar to the ones used to house the spheres in the film;
** The island houses the [[legendary birds]], much like Fire, Ice, and Lightning Island in the film.
* In the Japanese version of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Rand]] has a line in which he notes that "[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|someone said that dreams will someday become reality]]".
* In [[Pokémon GO]], if the player nicknames their {{p|Eevee}} after one of the [[Eevee brothers]] (excluding [[Mikey]]), it is guaranteed to [[Evolution|evolve]] into that brother's respective [[Eeveelution]]. In every other case, the form Eevee evolves into in Pokémon GO is random.
** Once [[Generation II]] Pokémon became fully available in the game, it also became possible to guarantee Eevee's Evolution into {{p|Umbreon}} or {{p|Espeon}} by naming it after {{DL|Kimono Girl|In animation|Tamao}} or [[Sakura]], respectively.
* In Pokémon GO, an exclusive Pikachu form, [[Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat]], was introduced for a period of three weeks in July 2017 to celebrate the anniversary of the game.
* In Pokémon GO, the {{GO|medal}} players can get for [[trade|trading]] a lot of Pokémon is named after the {{tc|Gentleman}} Trainer class, doubling as a reference to the Gentleman {{ash}} temporarily traded his {{AP|Butterfree}} to in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.
* In [[Pokémon Duel]], before the start of [[The Volcano]]'s Stage 17, [[Luca]]'s Device, [[Another]], tells him "I'm like you, pal. I'll battle every day to claim my rightful place" and "Ya wanna be the very best, don't ya?" This is a reference to the lyrics of the [[Pokémon Theme]] song.
* In [[Pokkén Tournament]], after the player clears the Iron League tournament, {{pokken|Nia}} says, "You might just end up being the very best, like no one ever was." This is a reference to the lyrics of the Pokémon Theme song.
* In {{vg|Detective Pikachu}}, when [[Tim Goodman|Tim]] and {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} encounter a regular Pikachu, the two Pikachu have a short talk, during which Detective Pikachu tells the other Pikachu and his partner to become "the very best, like no one ever was", referencing the lyrics of the Pokémon Theme song. The other Pikachu could potentially also be a reference to Ash's Pikachu.
* From October 2 to December 16, 2019, the [[Viridian Gym]], in its ''Pokémon the Series'' design, appeared in a [[Team GO Rocket]]-themed loading screen in Pokémon GO.
* In July 2020, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] started appearing as members of Team GO Rocket in Pokémon GO, moving around in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]].
* Also in July 2020, the [[Team Rocket trio]] appeared in the {{DL|Special event|Double Trouble}} [[special event]] for [[Pokémon Masters EX]], having wound up on [[Pasio]] while chasing after a {{Shiny}} {{p|Celebi}}, a reference to ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', which was supposed to have been released that same month before being delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Some of the trio's running gags are mentioned or featured during the event as well, such as their [[Team Rocket's mechas|robots]], pitfall traps, and {{motto}}.
** The trio reappeared in the follow-up special event, {{DL|Special event|Blasting Off Again}}, in September 2020, during which {{mas|James}} mentions how he was [[EP048|almost married]] to [[Jessebelle]]. When the player battles them, they acknowledge how they always have trouble with Pikachu, shortly before the player's Pikachu blasts them off, with their signature blast-off twinkle appearing in the distance.
* In one of his possible [[Pokémon Center]] interactions in Pokémon Masters EX, James expresses his disappointment in Trainers using their [[Bottle Cap]]s to [[Hyper Training|Hyper Train]] their Pokémon instead of collecting them. This is a reference to James's habit of collecting bottle caps in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In Pokémon Masters EX's {{DL|Prestige event|Battle Buffet Bash}} event in November–December 2020, {{mas|Brock}} mentions wanting jelly-filled donuts. This is a reference to the infamous [[4Kids Entertainment]] [[dub]] edit from the [[original series]] episode ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', where [[rice ball]]s made by Brock are referred to as jelly-filled donuts in the English dub.
* In Pokémon Masters EX, {{mas|Kukui|Professor Kukui}}'s [[sync pair|Pokémon]] when he's dressed up as the Masked Royal is {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}, just like in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In the [[Hearts United]] [[story event]] in Pokémon Masters EX, {{mas|Steven}} makes a reference to [[Alain]] and his battle against a {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza}} alongside him in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
* The English names of {{mas|Red}}'s [[List of moves in Pokémon Masters EX#List of Trainer moves|Trainer moves]] in Pokémon Masters EX, "My Destiny!" and "You and Me!", are possible references to the lyrics of the Pokémon Theme.
* {{mas|Ash}} was introduced to Pokémon Masters EX in {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event, using his {{aniseries|JN}} team and referencing the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] and his {{AP|Charizard}}.
* In Sygna Suit (Thunderbolt) Red's [[sync pair story]], it is mentioned that Red used {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} in his Gym battles against [[Brock's Onix]] and [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], which could be a reference to Ash using his own Pikachu against the same Pokémon in ''Pokémon the Series''.

======In the Super Smash Bros. series======
* All Pokémon are depicted with their animated series [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voices]], though the Western language versions of the game keep {{SSB|Mewtwo}}'s Japanese voice.
* The {{an|Misty}} {{sbw|trophy}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] depicts her in her original series clothes.
* The {{p|Meowth}} trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee depicts {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} with the guitar from [[Meowth's Party]].
* The {{st|Pokémon Stadium}} stage introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee has four different terrain effects, corresponding to four different [[type]]s: {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, and {{t|Rock}}, while the {{st|Pokémon Stadium 2|one}} introduced in Brawl has a new set of four different terrain effects: {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Flying}}, and {{t|Electric}}. These reference the changing fields of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
* In Melee's 44th {{sbw|Event match}}, ''{{sbw|Event 44: Mewtwo Strikes!|Mewtwo Strikes!}}'', {{SSB|Mewtwo}} uses {{zw|Princess Zelda}} to beat the player in the ''{{sbw|Battlefield}}'', a stage that has a star background. The name, the fact that Mewtwo uses Zelda, and the stage setting are clearly based on ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* In Brawl's 25th Event match, "{{sbw|Event 25: The Aura Is With Me|The Aura Is With Me}}", the player battles as {{SSB|Lucario}} against {{wb|Ness}} and {{zw|Sheik}} on {{st|Spear Pillar}}. This is a clear reference to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} was an ancient Pokémon that had slept in hundreds of years, and [[Ash Ketchum]] himself even said "The [[aura]] is with me!" when in the [[Tree of Beginning]].
* In all its Japanese appearances, Lucario shares its voice actor with the aforementioned movie's Lucario, [[Daisuke Namikawa]]. In the English version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] onwards, [[Sean Schemmel]], who voiced Lucario in the movie's English dub, returns to voice Lucario.
* {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s trophy in the English version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS references the original [[Pokémon Theme]], as well as {{Ash}} and three of his companions; {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Iris}}.
* The {{p|Zapdos}} trophy in North American version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS states that children looking up at storm clouds wonder if the Pokémon from "[[M02|the second Pokémon movie]]" is there. PAL region releases simply state that it is from "the latest movie".
* In all ''Super Smash Bros.'' games thus far, Mew, upon being summoned, immediately flies away in a bubble. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', Mew was seen to create bubbles with itself inside, seemingly for protection.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|Super Smash Bros.}}'s design in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' incorporates aspects of [[Mewtwo (M01)|its design]] in [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] that differ from its in-game model in [[Generation VI]] and its trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', such as more angular eyes and flatter ears.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|Super Smash Bros.}}'s reveal trailer for [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] gives it the tagline "[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]!"
* Mewtwo's title in the {{sbw|Boxing Ring}} stage is "A Legend Reawakens", a reference to [[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]].
* Pikachu's {{sbw|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} scenario in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] is titled "I Choose You!", referencing the [[EP001|first episode of the animated series]] and the [[M20|movie of the same name]].
** In the same scenario, one of Pikachu's fights is against two {{SSB|Pichu}} at {{st|Prism Tower}}, a reference to the [[Pichu Brothers]] and the city they live in, [[Big Town]].
* Mewtwo's Classic Mode route is called "Psychic Control". In it, after Mewtwo completes a round, one of its opponents joins it as an ally in the next fight in an alternate costume. This ally is often one, or represents one, that has been brainwashed in their series, and is likely a reference to ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} controls a [[Nurse Joy]] to act as a proxy.
* In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, {{SSB|Greninja}} transforms into Ash-Greninja when performing its [[Final Smash]], {{DL|Final Smash|Secret Ninja Attack}}.
* One of Pichu's alternate palettes in Ultimate makes it resemble the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] from ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
* {{OBP|Pokémon Trainer|Super Smash Bros.}}'s title in the Boxing Ring stage is a reference to the first theme songs of {{aniseries|PTS}}. The titles in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Russian translate to "[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|Aims to be a Champion]]", while the English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German versions translate to "[[Pokémon Theme|Wants to be the Very Best]]".
* On the main image for the {{sbw|Pokémon Smash}} online tourney, all five Pokémon teamed up with the male trainer are Pokémon owned by Ash: Pikachu, Squirtle, Charizard, Greninja, and Lucario.

====References to {{pkmn|manga}}====
* From {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} onward, {{ga|Blue}} has used a {{p|Machamp}} as a part of his [[party|team]], just like {{adv|Blue|his counterpart}} from [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], [[Rolling Pass]], which can be unlocked via [[Wonder Mail]], is a reference to the short promotional manga [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Novice Investigation Team!]], in which the main characters explore the same [[mystery dungeon]] and battle a {{p|Garchomp}} there, just as it happens in the game as well.
* In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Pokémon statue in [[Eterna City]] is redesigned to more closely resemble the statue's appearance in Pokémon Adventures.
* {{mas|May}}'s EX outfit in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] resembles the one worn by her Adventures counterpart, {{adv|Sapphire}}.

====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}====
* {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]] are directly based on the TCG.
* In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, the [[Shadow Pokémon]] (known as Dark Pokémon in Japanese) are similar to the {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}} from the TCG, including the fact that most Shadow Pokémon are evolved forms.
* Pre-release versions of [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'s {{St|Pokémon Stadium}} stage originally featured the {{TCG|Fire}}, {{TCG|Grass}} and {{TCG|Water}} {{TCG|Type|Energy symbols}}. The reason for their removal was likely because there are also {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Rock}} variations, and no Energy symbol that represents the Rock type.
* In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the artwork from the cards {{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Town Volunteers|136}}, {{TCG ID|EX Dragon|Mr. Briney's Compassion|87}}, {{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Forest Guardian|123}}, and {{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Fossil Excavator|111}} appear as paintings in the [[Lumiose Museum]].
* In {{LGPE}}, the {{p|Farfetch'd}} named Dux (originally a [[In-game trade|traded Pokémon]] from [[Generation I]] games) appears in [[Vermilion City]] under the possession of a {{tc|Gentleman}}. Since in Dux is owned by a little girl in Generation I, it is possible that the Gentleman is a reference to the {{OBP|Pokémon Trader|Base Set 77}} card.

====References to other Pokémon media====
* In [[Detective Pikachu Returns]], [[Tim Goodman|Tim]]'s [[Irene Goodman|mother]] and [[Sophia Goodman|sister]] comment on how a movie was made based on the [[R]] incident, which they weren't featured in, referencing the live action film, {{DetPikMov}}.

===Animated series===
====References to the {{pkmn|games}}====
[[File:Gold Silver Silver.png|thumb|150px|Original sketch of Silver]]
* All animated series canon is based on the world and events of the main game series.
* {{Ash}}'s original clothes are almost identical to the original clothes of {{ga|Red}}, while {{Gary}}'s outfit is taken directly from {{ga|Blue}}'s; the [[Generation I]] one during the [[original series]], as well as the [[Generation III]] clothes during {{aniseries|RS}} and {{aniseries|DP}}. [[Ritchie]], in spirit of being designed to bear a resemblance to Ash, who was based on Red, also has clothes that are somewhat similar to Red's Generation I clothing.
* The beginning of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' was based on the intro of {{2v2|Red|Green}}.
** Similarly, the beginning of ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' is based on the intro of {{pkmn|X and Y}}.
* [[Todd Snap]], the protagonist in [[Pokémon Snap]], has accompanied {{Ash}} for two short periods of time, although the first occasion was before the game was released.
* In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Mewtwo's sprite from [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] can be seen on the wall of {{an|Giovanni}}'s office.
* In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Ash has his first battle against Gary, which takes place between [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Gary's Eevee]]. This is a reference to {{game|Yellow}}, where the first [[rival]] battle takes place between [[Pikachu (Yellow)|the player's Pikachu]] and their rival's Eevee.
* The special ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' is based directly on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness|Another episode]] was produced for the game's [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|sequel]].
* ''[[AG155|Green Guardian]]'', ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! Part 1]]'' and ''[[AG172|Part 2]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'' are based on {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, with [[Solana]] playing a large role in the two ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' episodes and making a cameo in the movie and DP episodes, and [[Kellyn]] playing a large role in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' episodes. The plot of each is based on a mission from the games.
* {{ga|Brendan}}, the male protagonist in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, makes cameos at the beginning of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. In the third cameo, he is shown battling {{ga|Lucas}}, the male protagonist of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* Several similarities between [[Paul]] and {{ga|Silver}} have been noted, such as Paul's positioning in his stock art being almost identical to [[Ken Sugimori]]'s original sketch of Silver. The character of [[Trip]] also bears similarities to [[Cheren]], although a direct counterpart of Cheren later appeared in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
*In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the password {{an|Professor Oak}} enters for [[Dr. Yung]] is {{game|Red and Green|s|REDGREEN}}, referring to the original pair of games in Japan.
* In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', {{MTR}} states that [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|"diamonds" and "pearls"]] would be great names for games. When [[James]] later uses these same words while dreaming about treasure, Meowth tells him to wait until [[S10|the next season]].
* In ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', [[Newton Graceland]] describes the [[Reverse World]] as a "distorted world", referring to its counterpart from the games, the [[Distortion World]].
* In ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]'', the "[[B-Button League]]" is a reference to how pressing B mid-Evolution cancels the process in the games.
* In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', when Team Rocket see what seems to be treasure, they reference every game from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} to {{2v2|Black|White}}, only missing {{v2|Emerald}} and {{v2|Crystal}}. However, the Black and White reference is only made in the dub. They do this again in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', referencing all the games from Gold and Silver to {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, except for Crystal.
* In {{aniseries|BW}}, prior to the ''[[Best Wishes! Season 2]]'', no pre-Generation V Pokémon appeared in the flesh (excluding {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{MTR}}, [[Giovanni's Persian]], and [[Roxie]]'s {{p|Koffing}}). This is based on the fact that in {{2v2|Black|White}}, no Pokémon from previous generations can be caught in Unova itself until after the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, as well as ''Best Wishes! Season 2'', this is no longer the case.
* In ''[[BW101|Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!]]'', Drayden says that he wants Iris to become the next Opelucid Gym Leader, referencing her role in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon White}}.
* In ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', [[Lon]]'s story to {{ashfr|the group}} is very similar to the story the man told tells the player and their friends in the [[Kalos Route 14|scary house]] in [[Pokémon X and Y]].
* In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Team Rocket drops {{p|Solrock}} and {{p|Lunatone}} keychains while rushing to catch their flight, representing the then-upcoming {{g|Sun and Moon}} games.
* The first Japanese ending theme of {{aniseries|SM}}, [[Pose]], references two recurring lines in the core series prior to [[Generation VII]]:
** {{tt|おーっす！みらいのチャンピオン|Ōssu! Mirai no chanpion}} (''Yo! Champ in the making''), a reference to the greeting of [[gym guide]]s in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].
** {{tt|かがくのちからってすげー！|Kagaku no chikaratte sugē!}} (''The power of science is amazing!''), a reference to the a man that can be found in every [[hometown]] who talks about advances in core series communication technology.
* In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', a {{tc|Hiker}} photobombs Ash and {{ashfr|company}}'s picture, a reference to the [[Wela Volcano Park]] [[island challenge|trial]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', upon [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] their Pokémon, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} perform the same poses their game counterparts' sprites are performing in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. Moreover, Brock takes off his shirt as well, referencing how he's shirtless in his Red and Blue sprite; and they recite their respective Gym Leader slogans.
* In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', [[a:File:Man of Mystery anime.png|the man]] who has his [[Nugget]] stolen by {{p|Gengar}} bears a strong resemblance to the Man of Mystery from [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]].
* In the [[Manalo Conference]] arc, Jessie and James enter with disguises [[a:File:Team Rocket disguises SM129.png|resembling]] [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]], respectively, as they appear in [[Generation VII]]. They enter under the pseudonyms "Jamesio" and "Jessina".
* The finale of the Manalo Conference draws several parallels with the ending of Pokémon Sun and Moon, including Ash becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of a newly-established {{al|Pokémon League}}, a [[Full Battle]] with {{an|Professor Kukui}}, and a test with {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} at the end.
* Many [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] from the games are used as plot points during {{aniseries|JN}}.
* Many of the [[World Coronation Series]] participants’ profiles are based on their game counterpart's recent official artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]].
* In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', Ash's trophy display in his room includes a [[Poké Doll]] similar to the one {{an|Lillie}} was known to have, a possible reference to the departure of her [[Lillie|counterpart]] during the ending of Pokémon Sun and Moon. Later, during [[Professor Cerise]]'s presentation of the [[Pokémon world]], one of the pictures shown depicts a {{p|Machoke}} carrying a box with {{p|Pikachu}}'s face from [[Pokémon Quest]] on it. In the same episode, a [[Pokémon GO]]-style [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] is also featured.
* In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Ash and [[Goh]] visit an incomplete [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] in [[Vermilion City]], which resembles the {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s seen in Pokémon GO. In addition, Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] shows a picture from the start of the construction project, with multiple {{p|Machop}} stomping the ground flat. This is a reference to the construction site seen in Vermilion City in the games.
* In ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]'', the recycling can that the three {{p|Nickit}} use to throw at the train station has a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s face design resembling one from Pokémon Quest.
* As first seen in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] will occasionally rate his [[Poké Ball]] throws, like how the {{player}}'s throws are rated in Pokémon GO.
* In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Goh finds a {{TP|Goh|giant Magikarp}} while [[fishing]] at the [[Resort Area]], referencing how in {{game|Platinum}}, it is possible to find [[level]] 100 Magikarp at the Resort Area by fishing.
* In ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]'', the [[Magikarp High Jump Competition]] and Goh's training methods for it are references to Pokémon: Magikarp Jump.
* In ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]'', a {{tc|Gentleman}} trades his {{p|Farfetch'd}} named Dux for a {{p|Spearow}} named Speary, a reference to the [[in-game trade]] in [[Vermilion City]] in the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, where the player can trade a Spearow for a Farfetch'd [[nickname]]d Dux. Moreover, Farfetch'd's [[original Trainer]] being a Gentleman is a reference to {{LGPE}}, where Dux the Farfetch'd is owned by a Gentleman in Vermilion City; and the Spearow being named Speary is a reference to a Spearow with the same nickname in [[Viridian City]].
* In ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', Goh visits the [[Fighting Dojo]] in order to obtain a {{p|Hitmonchan}} or a {{p|Hitmonlee}} from the [[Koichi|Karate Master]], referencing how the player can receive one of those Pokémon by defeating the Karate Master in Generations I, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}.
* In ''[[JN059|When a House is Not a Home!]]'', Goh's Rotom Phone says "Don't be a thief!" when he attempts to catch a {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} that's already owned by [[Rocket Prize Master|someone else]]. This a reference to the phrase the games will display of the player throws a Poké Ball at another Trainer's Pokémon.
* In ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'', [[Ash's Dragonite]] learns {{m|Draco Meteor}} after interacting with {{an|Iris}}, referencing her [[Iris|game counterpart]]'s role as the Draco Meteor [[Move Tutor]] in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black}}.
* In ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', a {{p|Regice}} appears on [[Mount Coronet]], similar to Pokémon Platinum.
* Several Trainers who appear during ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' use same Pokémon they use in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{B2W2}}:
** In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', [[Volkner]] uses a {{form|Rotom|Fan Form}} {{p|Rotom}}.
** In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', [[Wallace]] uses a {{p|Swampert}} and a {{p|Walrein}}.
** In ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]'', {{an|Lance}} uses a {{p|Hydreigon}}
* In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', Ash obtains a [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]] from {{an|Korrina}} at the top floor of the [[Tower of Mastery]], where the player also obtains their [[Mega Ring]] in Pokémon X and Y.
* In ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} is revealed to own a {{p|Kommo-o}}, similar to how [[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] {{mas|Cynthia}} owns one in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].
** Similarly, in ''[[JN094|Suffering the Flings and Arrows!]]'', [[Erika]] is revealed to own a {{p|Leafeon}}, which could be a reference to Sygna Suit {{mas|Erika}} owning one in Pokémon Masters EX.
** In ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', Goh leaves {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} under {{an|Leon}}'s care, which could be a reference to Sygna Suit {{mas|Leon}}.
* In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', {{Gary}} is revealed to own a {{p|Tyranitar}}, which could be a reference to {{ga|Blue|his game counterpart}} using one during his [[rematch]]es with the player in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* In ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', [[Wikstrom]]'s relationship with [[Ash's Sirfetch'd]] may be a reference to Pokémon Masters EX, where he can mention {{p|Sirfetch'd}} in his [[Pokémon Center]] dialogue.
* In ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', Brock uses his Gym Leader slogan as a pseudonym while writing a letter to {{TRT}}'s radio show.
* In ''[[JN113|Chasing to the Finish!]]'', Goh takes part in a [[Project Mew]] [[Field Research|Trial Mission]] that involves catching a {{p|Regieleki}} and a {{p|Regidrago}} at the [[Split-Decision Ruins]], while simultaneously, [[Horace]] takes part in another Trial Mission, which involves tracking down the [[Swords of Justice]] based on their footprints. These are both references to [[The Crown Tundra]].
* In ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', when Ash's Pikachu and [[Goh's Cinderace]] use {{m|Quick Attack}} together, the appearance of the move looks similar to the way it is represented in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]].
* In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', [[Briar]] mentions that she has seen an awakened {{p|Terapagos}} before. This could a reference to the events of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}'s [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC, where she encounters a {{ga|Terapagos}} alongside the player, [[Kieran]], and [[Carmine]].

====References to {{pkmn|manga}}====
* ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' shows a clip of a movie based on the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga, featuring {{PPM|Red}}, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, and {{PPM|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}}. The title, "The Gluttonous Visitor, Clefairy", is a parody of the Japanese title of the [[M07|seventh movie]], "The Sky-Splitting Visitor, {{p|Deoxys}}".
* In ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over]]'', [[Wallace]] was confirmed to be a {{pkmn|Contest}} master, a title achieved by him in the latter part of the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* In the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]] used his design from Pokémon Adventures.

====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}====
* [[Cassidy]] is based on a female {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} design that first appeared on the {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Rocket's Sneak Attack|16}} card from the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set. The same design was later used in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}.
* James, known for his collecting habits, identifies {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} using cards instead of a [[Pokédex]]. {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Primeape|43}} appears in James's possession in the Japanese version of ''[[EP073|Bad To The Bone]]''.
* [[Lawrence III]] has an {{TCG ID|The Power of One|Ancient Mew|promo}} card.
* The [[Type (TCG)|Energy symbols]] were featured on a poster for the [[Indigo League]] in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and are used to demonstrate the various terrain effects during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. They also make appearances in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' and ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''.
** Additionally, the first Japanese opening theme [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] shows the seven (at the time) Energy symbols circling the Pocket Monsters logo.
* In the Japanese version of ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]'', James is seen looking through a set of TCG cards featuring various {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} while trying to identify {{p|Spoink}}.
* In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', [[Friede]] {{Tera}}stallizes his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} into a {{t|Dark}} type, referencing the {{ct|Darkness}} Tera {{TCG ID|Obsidian Flames|Charizard ex|125}} from the {{OBP|Obsidian Flames|TCG}} expansion.

====References to other Pokémon media====
* In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', [[Mimey]] occasionally makes faces similar to the {{p|Mr. Mime}} that appears in {{DetPikMov}} as a recurring visual gag.
* In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', the scene where [[Shane Seeker]]'s {{p|Psyduck}} hugs [[Ash's Pikachu]] is a reference to a similar scene from {{DetPikMov}}.

===Manga===
====[[Pokémon Adventures]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This series is based on the world and events of the [[core series]] games.
* [[Pokémon Pinball]] appears in the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]].
* {{m|Surf}}ing and {{m|Fly}}ing {{p|Pikachu}} appear, both of which are derived from {{game|Yellow}}.
* In the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} temporarily switch their teams around, making them match the teams used by their respective {{ga|Red|game}} {{ga|Blue|counterparts}} in the [[Generation II]] core series games.
* When Red and Blue (whose Japanese name is Green) temporarily [[trade]] their [[Saur|Venusaur]] and {{TP|Blue|Charizard}}, in the original Japanese version, {{adv|Mewtwo}} muses, "Fire Red and Leaf Green", referencing {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|the games with the same names}}.
* A disguised [[Grimsley]] is seen playing [[card flip]] with {{tc|Worker}}s in the [[Desert Resort]].
* Both {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Blake}} have used a device based on the [[Nintendo 64|N64]] Voice Recognition Unit from [[Hey You, Pikachu!]].
* [[Pokémon Island]] and [[ZERO-ONE]] from [[Pokémon Snap]] appear in the manga.

=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* Red's French (''Sacha''), German (''Ash''), Korean (지우 ''Jiwoo'') and Chinese (小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì'') names are the same as [[Ash Ketchum]]'s names in the same languages.
* [[Misty]]'s crush on Red is similar to the one {{an|Misty|the animated series version of the character}} has been [[PokéShipping|suspected to have]] on {{Ash}}.
* [[Pika|Red's Pikachu]] acts in a similar fashion to [[Ash's Pikachu]] from {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* The picture of [[Sport Ball|Park Ball]] shown in {{FB|Pokémon Adventures|volume 13}} resembles the Ball's design from ''Pokémon the Series''. However, whether the design originates from the animated series or was created by game designers remains unknown.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s armored suit from [[M01|the first movie]] appears in the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}. However, the armor (called "M2 Bind" in this canon) was designed in order to restrain Mewtwo, rather than concentrate its power.
** Mewtwo has also since gained the ability to communicate telepathically by this arc, like its ''Pokémon the Series'' counterpart.
** Also, like its ''Pokémon the Series'' counterpart, this Mewtwo is revealed to have been cloned from {{p|Mew}}'s eyelash.
* The [[Team Rocket airship]], which was also first seen in the ''FireRed & LeafGreen'' arc, greatly resembles the airship used by Giovanni in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
* {{DL|Eon duo (Adventures)|Latias}} has a human form who looks a lot like the one from [[M05|the fifth movie]].
* {{adv|Eon duo|Latios and Latias}} have the same kind of "Sight Sharing" power as the {{OBP|Latios|M05}} and {{OBP|Latias|M05}} from the fifth movie have.
* A {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} is used to summon a fake {{p|Groudon}} in [[M06|the sixth movie]], while a {{adv|Jirachi}} is used to summon a fake {{p|Kyogre}} in the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}.
* [[Todd Snap]], who debuted in ''Pokémon the Series'' before becoming the [[player character]] of Pokémon Snap, is a notable supporting character in the ''Emerald'' arc.
* {{adv|Deoxys}} has an ability to duplicate itself, much like in the [[M07|seventh movie]]. The duplicates look like those from the movie.
* [[Johanna]] appears in a [[Pokémon Super Contest]] video where she has a {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}}.
* [[Gladion]] owns a {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}, like {{an|Gladion|his animated series counterpart}} does, although their {{form|Lycanroc|forms}} differ between the two canons.
* [[Mallow]]'s restaurant is called [[Aina's Kitchen]], just like in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* {{adv|Sun}} and [[Kiawe]] are seen delivering boxes containing various designs of [[Ash's hat]] to [[Pikachu Valley]].

=====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* {{adv|Bill}}'s [[type]] detector in ''[[PS019|Blame It on Eevee]]'' uses the [[Type (TCG)|Element symbols]] from the TCG to display the type of energy it's currently detecting.
* [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] disguises itself as {{adv|Professor Oak}} and looks like {{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}}.
* The Pokémon Trading Card Game appears in the Goldenrod Game Corner.
* {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Pow! Hand Extension|85}} and {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Swoop! Teleporter|92}} from the {{OBP|EX Team Rocket Returns|TCG}} expansion appear in the ''FireRed & LeafGreen'' arc.
** In addition, [[Team Rocket]] member [[Sird]]'s design from the same arc is based on the {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Admin.|86}} card from the same expansion.



====[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* {{Gary}}'s [[Daisy Oak|sister]]'s existence (in {{aniseries|PTS}} he was never revealed to have one).
* [[Daisy Oak|May]] gives {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} a [[Town Map]], much like her game counterpart does to {{ga|Red}}.
* [[TM]]s (which come from games and have never appeared in the animated series) are shown in this manga.

=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* This series is loosely based on {{aniseries|PTS}}.

=====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* The design of the [[TM]] that Ash uses to teach {{m|Mimic}} to [[Mikey]]'s {{p|Eevee}} resembles the [[List of Technical Machine cards|TM]] design seen in the TCG.



====[[Pokémon Zensho]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This manga is the most direct adaptation of [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It shows some events from games, which were omitted in other canons (e.g. [[Brock]] having a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} as an apprentice, [[S.S. Anne]]'s captain's sea sickness, the hunt for the [[Baoba|Safari Zone Warden]]'s [[Gold Teeth|dentures]]).
* The main characters' names are {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}}, rather than {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Green}}, however it's likely that these names are directly taken from optional names of the game characters, rather than ''Pokémon the Series''.
* When Brock's apprentice mentions the [[Elite Four]], they appear as shadows in the same poses they had in their [[Generation I]] sprites.

=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* Satoshi without his hat looks a lot like {{Ash}}.
* Satoshi has a {{p|Pikachu}}, it however doesn't seem to be an intended reference, as this one wasn't Satoshi's [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]], and it eventually evolved.
* The [[Cerulean Gym]] building has a picture of {{p|Dewgong}} on the outside wall.
* Satoshi receives the {{Badge|Rainbow}} from [[Erika]] as a gift, rather than winning it in a battle.



=====References to other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
*Just like in [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Poké Ball]]s are shown to be semi-transparent, making the Pokémon locked inside visible through it.
*[[Mr. Fuji]]'s appearance in this manga greatly resembles the design from [[Pokémon Adventures]], rather than the one used in the games and TCG.

====[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]====


=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* Several bonus chapters feature {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{Tracey}} visiting the MPJ universe.



=====References to other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] is written by the same author and set in the same world.

====[[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]]====





=====References to other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] is written by the same author and set in the same world.

====[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This series is based on the world and events of the main game series.





====[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* Many events from the manga are based on those of the [[Generation II]] games.

=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* {{GnB|Gold}} and {{GnB|Chris}} encounter a {{pkmn2|talking}} {{p|Slowking}} at the [[Whirl Islands]], similar to how {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} also encountered a talking {{OBP|Slowking|M02}} on [[Shamouti Island|another island]] associated with {{p|Lugia}}.



====[[Aim to Be a Card Master!!]]====
=====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* The main goal for the manga's main character [[Kenta Minamii]] is to become a great TCG player.




===[[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]]===
====References to the {{pkmn|games}}====
* Many locations and characters from the games appear on different cards, particularly {{TCG|Trainer card}}s.
* Many backgrounds for Pokémon cards are closely based on game locations, especially from the BW era onward.

====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}====
* Several {{aniseries|PTS}} characters, such as [[Jessie]] and [[James]], appear on different cards, particularly {{TCG|Trainer card}}s.
* The pairing of {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Deoxys}} on [[Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND (Undaunted 89)]] may be a reference to the movie ''[[m07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
* {{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Bewear|182}}'s Carry and Run Ability may be a reference to a {{an|Bewear}} in {{aniseries|SM}} that carried {{TRT}} to its den.



===[[Pokémon Trading Figure Game|Trading Figure Game]]===
====References to the {{pkmn|games}}====
* All {{TFG|Trainer figure}}s are based directly on game characters.



====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}====
* This game uses the same rarities as the TCG, with the exception of '''extra rare''' figures.
* This game has {{TCG|Trainer card}}s like those in the TCG, though their incorporation and usage is different.

==={{DetPikMov}}===
====References to the {{pkmn|games}}====
* While [[Tim Goodman]] is attempting to capture a {{p|Cubone}}, he compliments it for being able to pull off wearing the skull of a {{p|Marowak|dead relative}} on its head, a reference to several of Cubone's [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].
** Tim's friend, Jack, says that a Cubone would be a perfect Pokémon for him as they are both lonely, a reference to Cubone's {{pkmn|category}}.
* Mewtwo is said to have escaped from the [[Kanto]] region 20 years ago, referring to its backstory in the [[Generation I]] games and their [[remake]]s.
* The {{p|Greninja}} use water swords similar to those used by the [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)|one in the Super Smash Bros. series]].
* Pikachu is afraid of using {{m|Volt Tackle}} as he knows it could [[Recoil|knock him out]], referencing how the move works in the games.
* Posters referring to the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions can be seen in Tim's bedroom.
* The Trainer who appears in the [[Ryme City]] promotional ad that Tim watches on the train looks like an older version of {{ga|Red}}.

====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}====
* Multiple Pokémon communicate by saying their own names.
* Mewtwo speaks telepathically, like the [[Mewtwo (M01)|one]] from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
** Mewtwo's "voice" fluctuates between sounding masculine and feminine, the latter possibly being a nod to the {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} from ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.
** Before escaping from its containment pod at the beginning of the film, Mewtwo can be heard saying "they're outside", which is what the original Mewtwo said before waking up at the beginning of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* A group of {{p|Squirtle}} is seen working as firefighters in [[Ryme City]], referencing the [[Squirtle Squad]].
* The Jigglypuff singing inside the [[Hi-Hat Café]] wields a microphone/marker, like the recurring {{an|Jigglypuff}}.
* There are two instances in which [[Pokémon Theme]] are referenced:
** An instrumental version can be heard during the promotional ad that [[Howard Clifford|Howard]] and [[Roger Clifford]] filmed together.
** Pikachu sings a verse of it to himself before finding the bridge where [[Harry Goodman]] disappeared.
* Pikachu tries to make a {{p|Magikarp}} evolve by kicking it, a reference to how [[James's Magikarp]] evolved after being kicked in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''.
* Howard Clifford's {{p|Ditto}} retains its beady eyes when {{m|transform}}ed, like [[Duplica's Ditto]].

====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}====
* A folder full of Pokémon cards is on the desk in Tim's bedroom.
* Posters featuring the artwork of {{p|Feraligatr}} from {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}'s {{TCG|Mind Flood}} theme deck, and {{p|Nidoking}} from {{TCG|Triumphant}}'s {{TCG|Royal Guard}} theme deck, can be seen in Tim's bedroom.

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{{fan speculation}}
The [[Pokémon]] series is noted for having multiple, distinctly different [[canon]]s, and they often make references to one another.

==List of references==
===Games===
====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}====
=====In the core series games=====
* {{game|Yellow}} and its [[remake]]s, {{LGPE}}, are all based on {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* In Pokémon Yellow, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!, [[Brock]] mentions his dream being to become a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}, similar to his {{an|Brock|animated series counterpart}}.
* In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, wild {{p|Mr. Mime}} can be found in the grassy area south of [[Pallet Town]]; this is most likely a reference to [[Mimey]] from ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In the Generation II games and their remakes, wild {{p|Clefairy}} can be found dancing around [[Mt. Moon Square]] during [[Days of the week|Monday]] nights, where they leave behind a [[Moon Stone]] as they flee, likely referencing to the events of ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''. Adding to the reference, in Generation II, the Moon Stone is discovered within a [[breakable rock|boulder]] the Clefairy were dancing around of, alluding to the giant Moon Stone from the aforementioned episode.
* The mysterious [[GS Ball]], a [[Key Item]] in {{game|Crystal}}, was introduced during the [[Orange Islands]] arc.
* In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, one of the [[e-Reader#Pokémon e-Cards|e-Card]] Trainers, {{DL|Pokémon Battle e: Series 1 & 2 Promotional cards (Battle e)|School Kid Yūma}}, has a team consisting of a {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Seviper}}, and {{p|Wobbuffet}}, the same Pokémon that {{TRT}} has in {{aniseries|RS}}.
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}} entry (which is registered in the [[Fame Checker]]) mentions that Misty worships the [[Elite Four]] member [[Lorelei]], which may reference [[EP099|her interaction]] with Lorelei (identified in the dub as "Prima") in ''Pokémon the Series''. In addition, her message to the {{player}} mentions that she intends to use the Gym to get better, and once she does, she will hit the road and travel, which might allude to Misty's major role in the animated series as one of Ash's traveling companions.
* In the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, one of the default names for {{ga|Barry}} is [[Gary Oak|Shigeru]]. In the English versions, one of the default names for {{ga|Lucas}} is {{Ash}}.
* [[Riley]] appears to be based on [[Sir Aaron]], a character that appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. Riley has a {{p|Lucario}}, a Pokémon Aaron {{mov|Lucario|also had|8}}, and they both are capable of using the [[Aura]]. However, Riley himself also appeared later in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In Diamond and Pearl, an NPC named Luis will sometimes participate in [[Pokémon Super Contest]] with his {{p|Pikachu}}, nicknamed Sparky, potentially referencing [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu [[Sparky]]. However, this similarity exists only in the English localization.
* In Diamond, Pearl, and {{v2|Platinum}}, several {{pkmn|Trainer}}s the player can battle are named after characters from [[Pokémon movie]]s in the Japanese version, although the translation team missed these references and gave the characters new names that don't match their names in ''Pokémon the Series'':
** On {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, there's an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} who analyzes battles using her laptop and uses a {{p|Metagross}} in battle. This is a reference to the movie character {{OBP|Rebecca|M07}}, who first appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
** On the southernmost part of {{rt|229|Sinnoh}}, there are two Ace Trainers who are based on [[Butler]] and [[Diane]] from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. Each of them uses two of the Pokémon that Butler used in the movie.
** {{tc|Swimmer}} Katelyn on {{rt|220|Sinnoh}} is based on [[Lizabeth]] from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, when Red is battled on [[Mt. Silver]], [[Red's Pikachu]]'s moves have been changed from the original moves in [[Generation II]] to reflect [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s moves in {{aniseries|DP}}: {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
* In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Clair]] has a {{p|Gyarados}} on her team, much like in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* The movie event [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] and the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] appear in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, when the [[first partner Pokémon]] is chosen, the desk will appear in 3D on the touch screen, resembling {{an|Professor Oak}}'s desk with the first partner Pokémon seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.
* After getting his phone number, Brock may offer to trade a {{p|Rhyhorn}} that knows the [[Egg Move]] {{m|Thunder Fang}} in exchange for a player's {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}. This is a reference to Brock being a Pokémon Breeder in ''Pokémon the Series'' at the time of these games' release.
* When a player enters [[Cerulean Gym]] with a {{p|Togepi}} as their [[walking Pokémon]], it will start crying softly, making a reference to [[Misty's Togepi]]. If spoken to again immediately afterwards, the Togepi will be angry at the player.
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, if the player brings the {{DL|Celebi (M13)|In the games|Celebi}} distributed to commemorate ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' to a building in [[Castelia City]], a boy there will reveal himself to be a {{p|Zorua}} in {{a|Illusion|disguise}}, and the girl next to Zorua says that Celebi and Zorua seem to be good friends. This is a reference to the {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} and Celebi from the aforementioned movie.
* In Pokémon Black and White, the {{p|Zoroark}} that can be encountered in [[Lostlorn Forest]] by bringing one of the {{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|In the games|Shiny Legendary beasts}} there will always be female, a reference to the female {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} from ''Zoroark: Master of Illusions''.
* In {{B2W2}}, wild {{p|Stunfisk}} appear in [[Striaton City]] at [[Time|night]]. This is a possible reference to [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* A [[You Challenge the Unova League Too!|downloadable tournament]] made available for the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] is based on the [[Vertress Conference]] from ''Pokémon the Series'', with [[Trip]], [[Stephan]], {{un|Cameron}}, and [[Virgil]] appearing as possible opponents.
* In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, if [[Memory Link]] is used in [[Opelucid City]], [[Drayden]] will mention how he first met [[Iris]] at the [[Village of Dragons]], which is also {{an|Iris}}'s hometown in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In {{g|X and Y}}, on {{rt|21|Kalos}} a male {{tc|Rising Star}} has a Pokémon nicknamed "Ash Ketchum" in the Spanish version and "Misty" in the German version.
* In Pokémon X and Y, Trainers named after Ash and {{ashfr}}' Japanese voice actors from {{aniseries|BW}} can be found in various locations in [[Kalos]]. Each of them uses the signature Pokémon of the character played by their namesake voice actor:
** {{tc|Lass}} [[Santalune Forest|Anna]], named Rica in the Japanese version, is named after [[Rica Matsumoto]], the voice actress of Ash. They both use a {{p|Pikachu}}.
** {{tc|Youngster}} {{rt|5|Kalos|Keita}}, named Mamoru in the Japanese version, is named after [[Mamoru Miyano]], the voice actor of {{an|Cilan}}. They both use a {{p|Pansage}}.
** {{tc|Rising Star}} {{rt|8|Kalos|Paulette}}, named Aoi in the Japanese version, is named after [[Aoi Yūki]], the voice actress of {{an|Iris}}. They both use an {{p|Axew}}.
* In Pokémon X and Y, an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} in the [[Lumiose City]] {{FB|Lumiose|Museum}} mentions the Village of Dragons.
* In Pokémon X and Y, when [[Bonnie]] asks the player to identify a silhouetted Pokémon during the [[Lumiose Gym]] Pokémon quiz, she says, "Who's that Pokémon?!" This is likely a reference to [[Who's That Pokémon?|the eponymous mid-episode segment]].
* In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], if the player has {{DL|List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Steven's Shiny Beldum}} in their party at a certain point during the [[Delta Episode]], {{Steven}} will mention to the player how he once, long time ago, fought against {{me|Rayquaza}} alongside with [[Alain|a young man]] and his black {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, referring to the events of ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
* In the [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]], the player receives a [[Ash's Greninja|special Greninja]] from a [[Ash Ketchum|certain Trainer]] in the mail.
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], a new [[Event Pokémon|event-exclusive]] Pikachu form, [[Pikachu in a cap]], was introduced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the animated series. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, an additional form based on the [[M20|twentieth movie]] was added.
* In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, a blurry picture of {{AP|Pikachu}} riding on Ash's shoulder can be seen during the final part of [[Acerola]]'s trial at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.
* In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, at the {{ci|Malie}} Community Center, a {{tc|Punk Girl}} can sell the player a hat called "Hero Cap", which resembles [[Ash's hat]] from {{aniseries|SM}}.
* In {{p|Rowlet}}'s Pokémon Ultra Moon [[Pokédex entry]], it is stated that Rowlet has been known to use its Trainer's pocket or bag as a nest, referencing [[Ash's Rowlet]]'s habit to sleep in Ash's backpack.
* In the Spanish version of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the first {{tc|Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt}} faced at [[Aether Paradise]] recites a part of Team Rocket's original {{motto}}.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, [[Sam]]'s sketchbook from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' can be seen on top of a bookshelf in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the [[Pewter Gym]] has sprinklers on its ceiling, visible from Brock's platform. This is likely a reference to the Gym's sprinkler system as seen in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the three {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}} at the Cerulean Gym are named after [[Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] from ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, when Brock is met in [[Celadon City]], he mentions how all the girls at the [[Celadon Gym]] turned him down, referencing Brock's habit of hitting on pretty girls in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, there is a book in Professor Oak's Laboratory that contains poems written by Oak himself. Also, when the player visits Oak's Laboratory close to the end of the game and receives a [[Key Stone]] from {{ga|Blue}}, Oak recites a short poem about [[Mega Evolution]]. These poems are a reference to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture|habit of making senryūs]] in ''Pokémon the Series'', which are referred to as poems in the [[dub]].
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}'s [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]] [[Pokédex]] entry mentions there being records of a childless Kangaskhan raising a lost human child. This could be a reference to ''[[EP034|The Kangaskhan Kid]]'', where a boy named {{OBP|Tommy|EP034}} was raised by Kangaskhan after he got accidentally separated from his parents as a toddler.
* In Pokémon Sword and Shield, a special {{p|Zarude}} form wearing the same cloth as one is seen wearing in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'' was introduced. Its Pokédex entries talk about it raising an orphaned human child, referring to {{OBP|Koko|M23}}, one of the protagonists of the aforementioned movie.
* Starting from version 1.1.2, if the player's first partner Pokémon was {{p|Turtwig}}, {{ga|Dawn}}'s post-game rematch team in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] is almost completely made up of fully evolved versions of {{an|Dawn|her animated series counterpart}}'s Pokémon, only replacing {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} with a {{p|Bellossom}}.
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], the [[Path of Solitude]] contains several ''Pokémon the Series'' references:
** {{p|Pikachu}}'s opponent being {{p|Onix}} is a reference to Ash and Brock's Gym battle from ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''.
** {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}'s respective opponents are {{p|Chatot}} and {{p|Parasect}}, referencing [[the Phantom]]'s Pokémon from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
** {{p|Darkrai}}'s opponent is a {{p|Lickilicky}} that knows {{m|Hyper Beam}}, referencing [[Baron Alberto]]'s Lickilicky in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
** {{p|Shaymin}}'s opponent being {{p|Magnezone}} is a reference to [[Zero]]'s Magnezone in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
* In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], {{p|Meowth}}'s [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]] image features a Meowth trying to sneak up on a {{p|Pikachu}}, possibly referencing {{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}}.
* In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, {{p|Cyndaquil}}'s [[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]] image features a Cyndaquil battling a {{p|Skarmory}}, referencing ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]'', where [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] also battled against a Skarmory.

=====In the side series games=====
* In [[Pokémon Stadium]], Brock's team includes a {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} and [[Giovanni]]'s team includes a {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}. In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Misty's team includes a {{TP|Misty|Togetic}}.
* In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], {{tc|Rider}} Zalla's team at [[Mt. Battle]] Zone 77 in the Single Battle Battle Mode is based on the main Pokémon of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'': {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} was the main focus of the film; {{p|Kirlia}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, and {{p|Mightyena}} were owned by [[Butler]]; and {{p|Absol}} and {{p|Flygon}} were [[wild Pokémon]] that served notable roles for the plot.
* In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], the {{tc|Beauty}} at Mt. Battle Zone 35 states "I've heard someone has the same team combination as me. Do you know him or her?" With a team consisting of {{p|Cacnea}} and {{p|Chimecho}}, she has the same Pokémon that [[James]] has in {{aniseries|RS}}'s [[Hoenn]] region arc.
** In addition, she references the [[Team Rocket trio]]'s Japanese [[blasting off]] catchphrase after being defeated.
*The [[Mega Dimension |Mega Dimension DLC]] of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] featuring a [[Hoopa (Pokémon)|Hoopa]] that can be fed donuts could be a reference to the movie [[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]], which also had a [[Hoopa (anime)|Hoopa]] that liked to eat donuts.

=====In the spin-off games=====
* A {{an|Jigglypuff|Jigglypuff with a marker}} appears in [[Pokémon Snap]].
* In Pokémon Snap, Mew uses a bubble which acts like a shield. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{p|Mew}} were seen to create bubbles with it inside for the seemingly same reasons.
* {{g|Puzzle League}} is heavily based on {{aniseries|PTS}}, with [[Ash Ketchum]] being the [[player character]] and all other characters coming from the animated series.
* In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], Ash's outfit can be seen hanging on a coatrack in the bedroom. Pikachu also uses [[Ash's hat|the hat]] in The Piñata Party to cover its eyes.
* [[Pokémon Channel]] uses the animated series voices of Pokémon, including [[Maddie Blaustein]]'s {{MTR}}. It also features an episode exclusive to the game: ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''.
** After completing the main story, a {{p|Togepi}} will come to the player's house with a channel that contains a dub of "Pichu Bros. in Party Panic" with {{an|Misty}} as the narrator, a reference to {{TP|Misty|her Togepi|Togetic}}.
*In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], there is a [[Rescue team camp]] called [[Legendary Island]] that appears to reference [[M02|''The Power of One'']]:
** The island itself bears a striking resemblance to the [[Fire Island|Fire]], [[Ice Island|Ice]], and [[Lightning Island]]<nowiki/>s from the film;
** Each section of the island has what appears to be a small shrine on it similar to the ones used to house the spheres in the film;
** The island houses the [[legendary birds]], much like Fire, Ice, and Lightning Island in the film.
* In the Japanese version of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Rand]] has a line in which he notes that "[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|someone said that dreams will someday become reality]]".
* In [[Pokémon GO]], if the player nicknames their {{p|Eevee}} after one of the [[Eevee brothers]] (excluding [[Mikey]]), it is guaranteed to [[Evolution|evolve]] into that brother's respective [[Eeveelution]]. In every other case, the form Eevee evolves into in Pokémon GO is random.
** Once [[Generation II]] Pokémon became fully available in the game, it also became possible to guarantee Eevee's Evolution into {{p|Umbreon}} or {{p|Espeon}} by naming it after {{DL|Kimono Girl|In animation|Tamao}} or [[Sakura]], respectively.
* In Pokémon GO, an exclusive Pikachu form, [[Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat]], was introduced for a period of three weeks in July 2017 to celebrate the anniversary of the game.
* In Pokémon GO, the {{GO|medal}} players can get for [[trade|trading]] a lot of Pokémon is named after the {{tc|Gentleman}} Trainer class, doubling as a reference to the Gentleman {{ash}} temporarily traded his {{AP|Butterfree}} to in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.
* In [[Pokémon Duel]], before the start of [[The Volcano]]'s Stage 17, [[Luca]]'s Device, [[Another]], tells him "I'm like you, pal. I'll battle every day to claim my rightful place" and "Ya wanna be the very best, don't ya?" This is a reference to the lyrics of the [[Pokémon Theme]] song.
* In [[Pokkén Tournament]], after the player clears the Iron League tournament, {{pokken|Nia}} says, "You might just end up being the very best, like no one ever was." This is a reference to the lyrics of the Pokémon Theme song.
* In {{vg|Detective Pikachu}}, when [[Tim Goodman|Tim]] and {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} encounter a regular Pikachu, the two Pikachu have a short talk, during which Detective Pikachu tells the other Pikachu and his partner to become "the very best, like no one ever was", referencing the lyrics of the Pokémon Theme song. The other Pikachu could potentially also be a reference to Ash's Pikachu.
* From October 2 to December 16, 2019, the [[Viridian Gym]], in its ''Pokémon the Series'' design, appeared in a [[Team GO Rocket]]-themed loading screen in Pokémon GO.
* In July 2020, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] started appearing as members of Team GO Rocket in Pokémon GO, moving around in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]].
* Also in July 2020, the [[Team Rocket trio]] appeared in the {{DL|Special event|Double Trouble}} [[special event]] for [[Pokémon Masters EX]], having wound up on [[Pasio]] while chasing after a {{Shiny}} {{p|Celebi}}, a reference to ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', which was supposed to have been released that same month before being delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Some of the trio's running gags are mentioned or featured during the event as well, such as their [[Team Rocket's mechas|robots]], pitfall traps, and {{motto}}.
** The trio reappeared in the follow-up special event, {{DL|Special event|Blasting Off Again}}, in September 2020, during which {{mas|James}} mentions how he was [[EP048|almost married]] to [[Jessebelle]]. When the player battles them, they acknowledge how they always have trouble with Pikachu, shortly before the player's Pikachu blasts them off, with their signature blast-off twinkle appearing in the distance.
* In one of his possible [[Pokémon Center]] interactions in Pokémon Masters EX, James expresses his disappointment in Trainers using their [[Bottle Cap]]s to [[Hyper Training|Hyper Train]] their Pokémon instead of collecting them. This is a reference to James's habit of collecting bottle caps in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In Pokémon Masters EX's {{DL|Prestige event|Battle Buffet Bash}} event in November–December 2020, {{mas|Brock}} mentions wanting jelly-filled donuts. This is a reference to the infamous [[4Kids Entertainment]] [[dub]] edit from the [[original series]] episode ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', where [[rice ball]]s made by Brock are referred to as jelly-filled donuts in the English dub.
* In Pokémon Masters EX, {{mas|Kukui|Professor Kukui}}'s [[sync pair|Pokémon]] when he's dressed up as the Masked Royal is {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}, just like in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* In the [[Hearts United]] [[story event]] in Pokémon Masters EX, {{mas|Steven}} makes a reference to [[Alain]] and his battle against a {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza}} alongside him in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
* The English names of {{mas|Red}}'s [[List of moves in Pokémon Masters EX#List of Trainer moves|Trainer moves]] in Pokémon Masters EX, "My Destiny!" and "You and Me!", are possible references to the lyrics of the Pokémon Theme.
* {{mas|Ash}} was introduced to Pokémon Masters EX in {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event, using his {{aniseries|JN}} team and referencing the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] and his {{AP|Charizard}}.
* In Sygna Suit (Thunderbolt) Red's [[sync pair story]], it is mentioned that Red used {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} in his Gym battles against [[Brock's Onix]] and [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], which could be a reference to Ash using his own Pikachu against the same Pokémon in ''Pokémon the Series''.

======In the Super Smash Bros. series======
* All Pokémon are depicted with their animated series [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voices]], though the Western language versions of the game keep {{SSB|Mewtwo}}'s Japanese voice.
* The {{an|Misty}} {{sbw|trophy}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] depicts her in her original series clothes.
* The {{p|Meowth}} trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee depicts {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} with the guitar from [[Meowth's Party]].
* The {{st|Pokémon Stadium}} stage introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee has four different terrain effects, corresponding to four different [[type]]s: {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, and {{t|Rock}}, while the {{st|Pokémon Stadium 2|one}} introduced in Brawl has a new set of four different terrain effects: {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Flying}}, and {{t|Electric}}. These reference the changing fields of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
* In Melee's 44th {{sbw|Event match}}, ''{{sbw|Event 44: Mewtwo Strikes!|Mewtwo Strikes!}}'', {{SSB|Mewtwo}} uses {{zw|Princess Zelda}} to beat the player in the ''{{sbw|Battlefield}}'', a stage that has a star background. The name, the fact that Mewtwo uses Zelda, and the stage setting are clearly based on ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* In Brawl's 25th Event match, "{{sbw|Event 25: The Aura Is With Me|The Aura Is With Me}}", the player battles as {{SSB|Lucario}} against {{wb|Ness}} and {{zw|Sheik}} on {{st|Spear Pillar}}. This is a clear reference to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} was an ancient Pokémon that had slept in hundreds of years, and [[Ash Ketchum]] himself even said "The [[aura]] is with me!" when in the [[Tree of Beginning]].
* In all its Japanese appearances, Lucario shares its voice actor with the aforementioned movie's Lucario, [[Daisuke Namikawa]]. In the English version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] onwards, [[Sean Schemmel]], who voiced Lucario in the movie's English dub, returns to voice Lucario.
* {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s trophy in the English version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS references the original [[Pokémon Theme]], as well as {{Ash}} and three of his companions; {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Iris}}.
* The {{p|Zapdos}} trophy in North American version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS states that children looking up at storm clouds wonder if the Pokémon from "[[M02|the second Pokémon movie]]" is there. PAL region releases simply state that it is from "the latest movie".
* In all ''Super Smash Bros.'' games thus far, Mew, upon being summoned, immediately flies away in a bubble. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', Mew was seen to create bubbles with itself inside, seemingly for protection.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|Super Smash Bros.}}'s design in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' incorporates aspects of [[Mewtwo (M01)|its design]] in [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] that differ from its in-game model in [[Generation VI]] and its trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', such as more angular eyes and flatter ears.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|Super Smash Bros.}}'s reveal trailer for [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] gives it the tagline "[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]!"
* Mewtwo's title in the {{sbw|Boxing Ring}} stage is "A Legend Reawakens", a reference to [[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]].
* Pikachu's {{sbw|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} scenario in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] is titled "I Choose You!", referencing the [[EP001|first episode of the animated series]] and the [[M20|movie of the same name]].
** In the same scenario, one of Pikachu's fights is against two {{SSB|Pichu}} at {{st|Prism Tower}}, a reference to the [[Pichu Brothers]] and the city they live in, [[Big Town]].
* Mewtwo's Classic Mode route is called "Psychic Control". In it, after Mewtwo completes a round, one of its opponents joins it as an ally in the next fight in an alternate costume. This ally is often one, or represents one, that has been brainwashed in their series, and is likely a reference to ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} controls a [[Nurse Joy]] to act as a proxy.
* In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, {{SSB|Greninja}} transforms into Ash-Greninja when performing its [[Final Smash]], {{DL|Final Smash|Secret Ninja Attack}}.
* One of Pichu's alternate palettes in Ultimate makes it resemble the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] from ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
* {{OBP|Pokémon Trainer|Super Smash Bros.}}'s title in the Boxing Ring stage is a reference to the first theme songs of {{aniseries|PTS}}. The titles in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Russian translate to "[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|Aims to be a Champion]]", while the English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German versions translate to "[[Pokémon Theme|Wants to be the Very Best]]".
* On the main image for the {{sbw|Pokémon Smash}} online tourney, all five Pokémon teamed up with the male trainer are Pokémon owned by Ash: Pikachu, Squirtle, Charizard, Greninja, and Lucario.

====References to {{pkmn|manga}}====
* From {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} onward, {{ga|Blue}} has used a {{p|Machamp}} as a part of his [[party|team]], just like {{adv|Blue|his counterpart}} from [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], [[Rolling Pass]], which can be unlocked via [[Wonder Mail]], is a reference to the short promotional manga [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Novice Investigation Team!]], in which the main characters explore the same [[mystery dungeon]] and battle a {{p|Garchomp}} there, just as it happens in the game as well.
* In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Pokémon statue in [[Eterna City]] is redesigned to more closely resemble the statue's appearance in Pokémon Adventures.
* {{mas|May}}'s EX outfit in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] resembles the one worn by her Adventures counterpart, {{adv|Sapphire}}.

====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}====
* {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]] are directly based on the TCG.
* In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, the [[Shadow Pokémon]] (known as Dark Pokémon in Japanese) are similar to the {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}} from the TCG, including the fact that most Shadow Pokémon are evolved forms.
* Pre-release versions of [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'s {{St|Pokémon Stadium}} stage originally featured the {{TCG|Fire}}, {{TCG|Grass}} and {{TCG|Water}} {{TCG|Type|Energy symbols}}. The reason for their removal was likely because there are also {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Rock}} variations, and no Energy symbol that represents the Rock type.
* In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the artwork from the cards {{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Town Volunteers|136}}, {{TCG ID|EX Dragon|Mr. Briney's Compassion|87}}, {{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Forest Guardian|123}}, and {{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Fossil Excavator|111}} appear as paintings in the [[Lumiose Museum]].
* In {{LGPE}}, the {{p|Farfetch'd}} named Dux (originally a [[In-game trade|traded Pokémon]] from [[Generation I]] games) appears in [[Vermilion City]] under the possession of a {{tc|Gentleman}}. Since in Dux is owned by a little girl in Generation I, it is possible that the Gentleman is a reference to the {{OBP|Pokémon Trader|Base Set 77}} card.

====References to other Pokémon media====
* In [[Detective Pikachu Returns]], [[Tim Goodman|Tim]]'s [[Irene Goodman|mother]] and [[Sophia Goodman|sister]] comment on how a movie was made based on the [[R]] incident, which they weren't featured in, referencing the live action film, {{DetPikMov}}.

===Animated series===
====References to the {{pkmn|games}}====
[[File:Gold Silver Silver.png|thumb|150px|Original sketch of Silver]]
* All animated series canon is based on the world and events of the main game series.
* {{Ash}}'s original clothes are almost identical to the original clothes of {{ga|Red}}, while {{Gary}}'s outfit is taken directly from {{ga|Blue}}'s; the [[Generation I]] one during the [[original series]], as well as the [[Generation III]] clothes during {{aniseries|RS}} and {{aniseries|DP}}. [[Ritchie]], in spirit of being designed to bear a resemblance to Ash, who was based on Red, also has clothes that are somewhat similar to Red's Generation I clothing.
* The beginning of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' was based on the intro of {{2v2|Red|Green}}.
** Similarly, the beginning of ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' is based on the intro of {{pkmn|X and Y}}.
* [[Todd Snap]], the protagonist in [[Pokémon Snap]], has accompanied {{Ash}} for two short periods of time, although the first occasion was before the game was released.
* In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Mewtwo's sprite from [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] can be seen on the wall of {{an|Giovanni}}'s office.
* In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Ash has his first battle against Gary, which takes place between [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Gary's Eevee]]. This is a reference to {{game|Yellow}}, where the first [[rival]] battle takes place between [[Pikachu (Yellow)|the player's Pikachu]] and their rival's Eevee.
* The special ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' is based directly on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness|Another episode]] was produced for the game's [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|sequel]].
* ''[[AG155|Green Guardian]]'', ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! Part 1]]'' and ''[[AG172|Part 2]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'' are based on {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, with [[Solana]] playing a large role in the two ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' episodes and making a cameo in the movie and DP episodes, and [[Kellyn]] playing a large role in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' episodes. The plot of each is based on a mission from the games.
* {{ga|Brendan}}, the male protagonist in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, makes cameos at the beginning of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. In the third cameo, he is shown battling {{ga|Lucas}}, the male protagonist of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* Several similarities between [[Paul]] and {{ga|Silver}} have been noted, such as Paul's positioning in his stock art being almost identical to [[Ken Sugimori]]'s original sketch of Silver. The character of [[Trip]] also bears similarities to [[Cheren]], although a direct counterpart of Cheren later appeared in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
*In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the password {{an|Professor Oak}} enters for [[Dr. Yung]] is {{game|Red and Green|s|REDGREEN}}, referring to the original pair of games in Japan.
* In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', {{MTR}} states that [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|"diamonds" and "pearls"]] would be great names for games. When [[James]] later uses these same words while dreaming about treasure, Meowth tells him to wait until [[S10|the next season]].
* In ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', [[Newton Graceland]] describes the [[Reverse World]] as a "distorted world", referring to its counterpart from the games, the [[Distortion World]].
* In ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]'', the "[[B-Button League]]" is a reference to how pressing B mid-Evolution cancels the process in the games.
* In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', when Team Rocket see what seems to be treasure, they reference every game from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} to {{2v2|Black|White}}, only missing {{v2|Emerald}} and {{v2|Crystal}}. However, the Black and White reference is only made in the dub. They do this again in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', referencing all the games from Gold and Silver to {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, except for Crystal.
* In {{aniseries|BW}}, prior to the ''[[Best Wishes! Season 2]]'', no pre-Generation V Pokémon appeared in the flesh (excluding {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{MTR}}, [[Giovanni's Persian]], and [[Roxie]]'s {{p|Koffing}}). This is based on the fact that in {{2v2|Black|White}}, no Pokémon from previous generations can be caught in Unova itself until after the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, as well as ''Best Wishes! Season 2'', this is no longer the case.
* In ''[[BW101|Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!]]'', Drayden says that he wants Iris to become the next Opelucid Gym Leader, referencing her role in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon White}}.
* In ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', [[Lon]]'s story to {{ashfr|the group}} is very similar to the story the man told tells the player and their friends in the [[Kalos Route 14|scary house]] in [[Pokémon X and Y]].
* In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Team Rocket drops {{p|Solrock}} and {{p|Lunatone}} keychains while rushing to catch their flight, representing the then-upcoming {{g|Sun and Moon}} games.
* The first Japanese ending theme of {{aniseries|SM}}, [[Pose]], references two recurring lines in the core series prior to [[Generation VII]]:
** {{tt|おーっす！みらいのチャンピオン|Ōssu! Mirai no chanpion}} (''Yo! Champ in the making''), a reference to the greeting of [[gym guide]]s in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].
** {{tt|かがくのちからってすげー！|Kagaku no chikaratte sugē!}} (''The power of science is amazing!''), a reference to the a man that can be found in every [[hometown]] who talks about advances in core series communication technology.
* In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', a {{tc|Hiker}} photobombs Ash and {{ashfr|company}}'s picture, a reference to the [[Wela Volcano Park]] [[island challenge|trial]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', upon [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] their Pokémon, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} perform the same poses their game counterparts' sprites are performing in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. Moreover, Brock takes off his shirt as well, referencing how he's shirtless in his Red and Blue sprite; and they recite their respective Gym Leader slogans.
* In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', [[a:File:Man of Mystery anime.png|the man]] who has his [[Nugget]] stolen by {{p|Gengar}} bears a strong resemblance to the Man of Mystery from [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]].
* In the [[Manalo Conference]] arc, Jessie and James enter with disguises [[a:File:Team Rocket disguises SM129.png|resembling]] [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]], respectively, as they appear in [[Generation VII]]. They enter under the pseudonyms "Jamesio" and "Jessina".
* The finale of the Manalo Conference draws several parallels with the ending of Pokémon Sun and Moon, including Ash becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of a newly-established {{al|Pokémon League}}, a [[Full Battle]] with {{an|Professor Kukui}}, and a test with {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} at the end.
* Many [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] from the games are used as plot points during {{aniseries|JN}}.
* Many of the [[World Coronation Series]] participants’ profiles are based on their game counterpart's recent official artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]].
* In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', Ash's trophy display in his room includes a [[Poké Doll]] similar to the one {{an|Lillie}} was known to have, a possible reference to the departure of her [[Lillie|counterpart]] during the ending of Pokémon Sun and Moon. Later, during [[Professor Cerise]]'s presentation of the [[Pokémon world]], one of the pictures shown depicts a {{p|Machoke}} carrying a box with {{p|Pikachu}}'s face from [[Pokémon Quest]] on it. In the same episode, a [[Pokémon GO]]-style [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] is also featured.
* In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Ash and [[Goh]] visit an incomplete [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] in [[Vermilion City]], which resembles the {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s seen in Pokémon GO. In addition, Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] shows a picture from the start of the construction project, with multiple {{p|Machop}} stomping the ground flat. This is a reference to the construction site seen in Vermilion City in the games.
* In ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]'', the recycling can that the three {{p|Nickit}} use to throw at the train station has a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s face design resembling one from Pokémon Quest.
* As first seen in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] will occasionally rate his [[Poké Ball]] throws, like how the {{player}}'s throws are rated in Pokémon GO.
* In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Goh finds a {{TP|Goh|giant Magikarp}} while [[fishing]] at the [[Resort Area]], referencing how in {{game|Platinum}}, it is possible to find [[level]] 100 Magikarp at the Resort Area by fishing.
* In ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]'', the [[Magikarp High Jump Competition]] and Goh's training methods for it are references to Pokémon: Magikarp Jump.
* In ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]'', a {{tc|Gentleman}} trades his {{p|Farfetch'd}} named Dux for a {{p|Spearow}} named Speary, a reference to the [[in-game trade]] in [[Vermilion City]] in the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, where the player can trade a Spearow for a Farfetch'd [[nickname]]d Dux. Moreover, Farfetch'd's [[original Trainer]] being a Gentleman is a reference to {{LGPE}}, where Dux the Farfetch'd is owned by a Gentleman in Vermilion City; and the Spearow being named Speary is a reference to a Spearow with the same nickname in [[Viridian City]].
* In ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', Goh visits the [[Fighting Dojo]] in order to obtain a {{p|Hitmonchan}} or a {{p|Hitmonlee}} from the [[Koichi|Karate Master]], referencing how the player can receive one of those Pokémon by defeating the Karate Master in Generations I, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}.
* In ''[[JN059|When a House is Not a Home!]]'', Goh's Rotom Phone says "Don't be a thief!" when he attempts to catch a {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} that's already owned by [[Rocket Prize Master|someone else]]. This a reference to the phrase the games will display of the player throws a Poké Ball at another Trainer's Pokémon.
* In ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'', [[Ash's Dragonite]] learns {{m|Draco Meteor}} after interacting with {{an|Iris}}, referencing her [[Iris|game counterpart]]'s role as the Draco Meteor [[Move Tutor]] in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black}}.
* In ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', a {{p|Regice}} appears on [[Mount Coronet]], similar to Pokémon Platinum.
* Several Trainers who appear during ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' use same Pokémon they use in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{B2W2}}:
** In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', [[Volkner]] uses a {{form|Rotom|Fan Form}} {{p|Rotom}}.
** In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', [[Wallace]] uses a {{p|Swampert}} and a {{p|Walrein}}.
** In ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]'', {{an|Lance}} uses a {{p|Hydreigon}}
* In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', Ash obtains a [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]] from {{an|Korrina}} at the top floor of the [[Tower of Mastery]], where the player also obtains their [[Mega Ring]] in Pokémon X and Y.
* In ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} is revealed to own a {{p|Kommo-o}}, similar to how [[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] {{mas|Cynthia}} owns one in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].
** Similarly, in ''[[JN094|Suffering the Flings and Arrows!]]'', [[Erika]] is revealed to own a {{p|Leafeon}}, which could be a reference to Sygna Suit {{mas|Erika}} owning one in Pokémon Masters EX.
** In ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', Goh leaves {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} under {{an|Leon}}'s care, which could be a reference to Sygna Suit {{mas|Leon}}.
* In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', {{Gary}} is revealed to own a {{p|Tyranitar}}, which could be a reference to {{ga|Blue|his game counterpart}} using one during his [[rematch]]es with the player in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* In ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', [[Wikstrom]]'s relationship with [[Ash's Sirfetch'd]] may be a reference to Pokémon Masters EX, where he can mention {{p|Sirfetch'd}} in his [[Pokémon Center]] dialogue.
* In ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', Brock uses his Gym Leader slogan as a pseudonym while writing a letter to {{TRT}}'s radio show.
* In ''[[JN113|Chasing to the Finish!]]'', Goh takes part in a [[Project Mew]] [[Field Research|Trial Mission]] that involves catching a {{p|Regieleki}} and a {{p|Regidrago}} at the [[Split-Decision Ruins]], while simultaneously, [[Horace]] takes part in another Trial Mission, which involves tracking down the [[Swords of Justice]] based on their footprints. These are both references to [[The Crown Tundra]].
* In ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', when Ash's Pikachu and [[Goh's Cinderace]] use {{m|Quick Attack}} together, the appearance of the move looks similar to the way it is represented in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]].
* In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', [[Briar]] mentions that she has seen an awakened {{p|Terapagos}} before. This could a reference to the events of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}'s [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC, where she encounters a {{ga|Terapagos}} alongside the player, [[Kieran]], and [[Carmine]].

====References to {{pkmn|manga}}====
* ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' shows a clip of a movie based on the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga, featuring {{PPM|Red}}, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, and {{PPM|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}}. The title, "The Gluttonous Visitor, Clefairy", is a parody of the Japanese title of the [[M07|seventh movie]], "The Sky-Splitting Visitor, {{p|Deoxys}}".
* In ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over]]'', [[Wallace]] was confirmed to be a {{pkmn|Contest}} master, a title achieved by him in the latter part of the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* In the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]] used his design from Pokémon Adventures.

====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}====
* [[Cassidy]] is based on a female {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} design that first appeared on the {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Rocket's Sneak Attack|16}} card from the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set. The same design was later used in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}.
* James, known for his collecting habits, identifies {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} using cards instead of a [[Pokédex]]. {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Primeape|43}} appears in James's possession in the Japanese version of ''[[EP073|Bad To The Bone]]''.
* [[Lawrence III]] has an {{TCG ID|The Power of One|Ancient Mew|promo}} card.
* The [[Type (TCG)|Energy symbols]] were featured on a poster for the [[Indigo League]] in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and are used to demonstrate the various terrain effects during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. They also make appearances in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' and ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''.
** Additionally, the first Japanese opening theme [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] shows the seven (at the time) Energy symbols circling the Pocket Monsters logo.
* In the Japanese version of ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]'', James is seen looking through a set of TCG cards featuring various {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} while trying to identify {{p|Spoink}}.
* In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', [[Friede]] {{Tera}}stallizes his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} into a {{t|Dark}} type, referencing the {{ct|Darkness}} Tera {{TCG ID|Obsidian Flames|Charizard ex|125}} from the {{OBP|Obsidian Flames|TCG}} expansion.

====References to other Pokémon media====
* In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', [[Mimey]] occasionally makes faces similar to the {{p|Mr. Mime}} that appears in {{DetPikMov}} as a recurring visual gag.
* In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', the scene where [[Shane Seeker]]'s {{p|Psyduck}} hugs [[Ash's Pikachu]] is a reference to a similar scene from {{DetPikMov}}.

===Manga===
====[[Pokémon Adventures]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This series is based on the world and events of the [[core series]] games.
* [[Pokémon Pinball]] appears in the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]].
* {{m|Surf}}ing and {{m|Fly}}ing {{p|Pikachu}} appear, both of which are derived from {{game|Yellow}}.
* In the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} temporarily switch their teams around, making them match the teams used by their respective {{ga|Red|game}} {{ga|Blue|counterparts}} in the [[Generation II]] core series games.
* When Red and Blue (whose Japanese name is Green) temporarily [[trade]] their [[Saur|Venusaur]] and {{TP|Blue|Charizard}}, in the original Japanese version, {{adv|Mewtwo}} muses, "Fire Red and Leaf Green", referencing {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|the games with the same names}}.
* A disguised [[Grimsley]] is seen playing [[card flip]] with {{tc|Worker}}s in the [[Desert Resort]].
* Both {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Blake}} have used a device based on the [[Nintendo 64|N64]] Voice Recognition Unit from [[Hey You, Pikachu!]].
* [[Pokémon Island]] and [[ZERO-ONE]] from [[Pokémon Snap]] appear in the manga.

=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* Red's French (''Sacha''), German (''Ash''), Korean (지우 ''Jiwoo'') and Chinese (小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì'') names are the same as [[Ash Ketchum]]'s names in the same languages.
* [[Misty]]'s crush on Red is similar to the one {{an|Misty|the animated series version of the character}} has been [[PokéShipping|suspected to have]] on {{Ash}}.
* [[Pika|Red's Pikachu]] acts in a similar fashion to [[Ash's Pikachu]] from {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* The picture of [[Sport Ball|Park Ball]] shown in {{FB|Pokémon Adventures|volume 13}} resembles the Ball's design from ''Pokémon the Series''. However, whether the design originates from the animated series or was created by game designers remains unknown.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s armored suit from [[M01|the first movie]] appears in the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}. However, the armor (called "M2 Bind" in this canon) was designed in order to restrain Mewtwo, rather than concentrate its power.
** Mewtwo has also since gained the ability to communicate telepathically by this arc, like its ''Pokémon the Series'' counterpart.
** Also, like its ''Pokémon the Series'' counterpart, this Mewtwo is revealed to have been cloned from {{p|Mew}}'s eyelash.
* The [[Team Rocket airship]], which was also first seen in the ''FireRed & LeafGreen'' arc, greatly resembles the airship used by Giovanni in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
* {{DL|Eon duo (Adventures)|Latias}} has a human form who looks a lot like the one from [[M05|the fifth movie]].
* {{adv|Eon duo|Latios and Latias}} have the same kind of "Sight Sharing" power as the {{OBP|Latios|M05}} and {{OBP|Latias|M05}} from the fifth movie have.
* A {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} is used to summon a fake {{p|Groudon}} in [[M06|the sixth movie]], while a {{adv|Jirachi}} is used to summon a fake {{p|Kyogre}} in the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}.
* [[Todd Snap]], who debuted in ''Pokémon the Series'' before becoming the [[player character]] of Pokémon Snap, is a notable supporting character in the ''Emerald'' arc.
* {{adv|Deoxys}} has an ability to duplicate itself, much like in the [[M07|seventh movie]]. The duplicates look like those from the movie.
* [[Johanna]] appears in a [[Pokémon Super Contest]] video where she has a {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}}.
* [[Gladion]] owns a {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}, like {{an|Gladion|his animated series counterpart}} does, although their {{form|Lycanroc|forms}} differ between the two canons.
* [[Mallow]]'s restaurant is called [[Aina's Kitchen]], just like in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* {{adv|Sun}} and [[Kiawe]] are seen delivering boxes containing various designs of [[Ash's hat]] to [[Pikachu Valley]].

=====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* {{adv|Bill}}'s [[type]] detector in ''[[PS019|Blame It on Eevee]]'' uses the [[Type (TCG)|Element symbols]] from the TCG to display the type of energy it's currently detecting.
* [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] disguises itself as {{adv|Professor Oak}} and looks like {{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}}.
* The Pokémon Trading Card Game appears in the Goldenrod Game Corner.
* {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Pow! Hand Extension|85}} and {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Swoop! Teleporter|92}} from the {{OBP|EX Team Rocket Returns|TCG}} expansion appear in the ''FireRed & LeafGreen'' arc.
** In addition, [[Team Rocket]] member [[Sird]]'s design from the same arc is based on the {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Admin.|86}} card from the same expansion.



====[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* {{Gary}}'s [[Daisy Oak|sister]]'s existence (in {{aniseries|PTS}} he was never revealed to have one).
* [[Daisy Oak|May]] gives {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} a [[Town Map]], much like her game counterpart does to {{ga|Red}}.
* [[TM]]s (which come from games and have never appeared in the animated series) are shown in this manga.

=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* This series is loosely based on {{aniseries|PTS}}.

=====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* The design of the [[TM]] that Ash uses to teach {{m|Mimic}} to [[Mikey]]'s {{p|Eevee}} resembles the [[List of Technical Machine cards|TM]] design seen in the TCG.



====[[Pokémon Zensho]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This manga is the most direct adaptation of [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It shows some events from games, which were omitted in other canons (e.g. [[Brock]] having a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} as an apprentice, [[S.S. Anne]]'s captain's sea sickness, the hunt for the [[Baoba|Safari Zone Warden]]'s [[Gold Teeth|dentures]]).
* The main characters' names are {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}}, rather than {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Green}}, however it's likely that these names are directly taken from optional names of the game characters, rather than ''Pokémon the Series''.
* When Brock's apprentice mentions the [[Elite Four]], they appear as shadows in the same poses they had in their [[Generation I]] sprites.

=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* Satoshi without his hat looks a lot like {{Ash}}.
* Satoshi has a {{p|Pikachu}}, it however doesn't seem to be an intended reference, as this one wasn't Satoshi's [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]], and it eventually evolved.
* The [[Cerulean Gym]] building has a picture of {{p|Dewgong}} on the outside wall.
* Satoshi receives the {{Badge|Rainbow}} from [[Erika]] as a gift, rather than winning it in a battle.



=====References to other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
*Just like in [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Poké Ball]]s are shown to be semi-transparent, making the Pokémon locked inside visible through it.
*[[Mr. Fuji]]'s appearance in this manga greatly resembles the design from [[Pokémon Adventures]], rather than the one used in the games and TCG.

====[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]====


=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* Several bonus chapters feature {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{Tracey}} visiting the MPJ universe.



=====References to other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] is written by the same author and set in the same world.

====[[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]]====





=====References to other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] is written by the same author and set in the same world.

====[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This series is based on the world and events of the main game series.





====[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]====
=====References to the {{pkmn|games}}=====
* Many events from the manga are based on those of the [[Generation II]] games.

=====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}=====
* {{GnB|Gold}} and {{GnB|Chris}} encounter a {{pkmn2|talking}} {{p|Slowking}} at the [[Whirl Islands]], similar to how {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} also encountered a talking {{OBP|Slowking|M02}} on [[Shamouti Island|another island]] associated with {{p|Lugia}}.



====[[Aim to Be a Card Master!!]]====
=====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* The main goal for the manga's main character [[Kenta Minamii]] is to become a great TCG player.




===[[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]]===
====References to the {{pkmn|games}}====
* Many locations and characters from the games appear on different cards, particularly {{TCG|Trainer card}}s.
* Many backgrounds for Pokémon cards are closely based on game locations, especially from the BW era onward.

====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}====
* Several {{aniseries|PTS}} characters, such as [[Jessie]] and [[James]], appear on different cards, particularly {{TCG|Trainer card}}s.
* The pairing of {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Deoxys}} on [[Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND (Undaunted 89)]] may be a reference to the movie ''[[m07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
* {{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Bewear|182}}'s Carry and Run Ability may be a reference to a {{an|Bewear}} in {{aniseries|SM}} that carried {{TRT}} to its den.



===[[Pokémon Trading Figure Game|Trading Figure Game]]===
====References to the {{pkmn|games}}====
* All {{TFG|Trainer figure}}s are based directly on game characters.



====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}====
* This game uses the same rarities as the TCG, with the exception of '''extra rare''' figures.
* This game has {{TCG|Trainer card}}s like those in the TCG, though their incorporation and usage is different.

==={{DetPikMov}}===
====References to the {{pkmn|games}}====
* While [[Tim Goodman]] is attempting to capture a {{p|Cubone}}, he compliments it for being able to pull off wearing the skull of a {{p|Marowak|dead relative}} on its head, a reference to several of Cubone's [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].
** Tim's friend, Jack, says that a Cubone would be a perfect Pokémon for him as they are both lonely, a reference to Cubone's {{pkmn|category}}.
* Mewtwo is said to have escaped from the [[Kanto]] region 20 years ago, referring to its backstory in the [[Generation I]] games and their [[remake]]s.
* The {{p|Greninja}} use water swords similar to those used by the [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)|one in the Super Smash Bros. series]].
* Pikachu is afraid of using {{m|Volt Tackle}} as he knows it could [[Recoil|knock him out]], referencing how the move works in the games.
* Posters referring to the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions can be seen in Tim's bedroom.
* The Trainer who appears in the [[Ryme City]] promotional ad that Tim watches on the train looks like an older version of {{ga|Red}}.

====References to the {{pkmn|animated series}}====
* Multiple Pokémon communicate by saying their own names.
* Mewtwo speaks telepathically, like the [[Mewtwo (M01)|one]] from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
** Mewtwo's "voice" fluctuates between sounding masculine and feminine, the latter possibly being a nod to the {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} from ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.
** Before escaping from its containment pod at the beginning of the film, Mewtwo can be heard saying "they're outside", which is what the original Mewtwo said before waking up at the beginning of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* A group of {{p|Squirtle}} is seen working as firefighters in [[Ryme City]], referencing the [[Squirtle Squad]].
* The Jigglypuff singing inside the [[Hi-Hat Café]] wields a microphone/marker, like the recurring {{an|Jigglypuff}}.
* There are two instances in which [[Pokémon Theme]] are referenced:
** An instrumental version can be heard during the promotional ad that [[Howard Clifford|Howard]] and [[Roger Clifford]] filmed together.
** Pikachu sings a verse of it to himself before finding the bridge where [[Harry Goodman]] disappeared.
* Pikachu tries to make a {{p|Magikarp}} evolve by kicking it, a reference to how [[James's Magikarp]] evolved after being kicked in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''.
* Howard Clifford's {{p|Ditto}} retains its beady eyes when {{m|transform}}ed, like [[Duplica's Ditto]].

====References to the {{Trading Card Game}}====
* A folder full of Pokémon cards is on the desk in Tim's bedroom.
* Posters featuring the artwork of {{p|Feraligatr}} from {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}'s {{TCG|Mind Flood}} theme deck, and {{p|Nidoking}} from {{TCG|Triumphant}}'s {{TCG|Royal Guard}} theme deck, can be seen in Tim's bedroom.

==Related articles==
* [[List of cross-generational references]]
* [[List of references to Pulseman]]
* [[Cross-canon counterpart]]

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Talk:List of cross-canon references

2025-11-24T19:56:16Z

Kathylikestoread: /* Can I add how the donuts in the Pokémon Legends ZA DLC could be a reference to Hoopa and the Clash of Ages? */ Reply

==Temple of the Sea==
Where does Meowth state that diamond and pearl would be great names for games? --{{u|Theryguy512}} 12:45, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

== Electric Tale of Pikachu ==
"'''To Games:''' This series is derived from the anime, which is in turn based off the world and events of the main game series."
If no one has any objections, I'm gonna go ahead and remove this part. The article should be limited to direct references, not round-about ones. --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 22:58, 29 February 2008 (UTC) (Sorry, forgot to sign)
:No, no. Leave it be. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 01:33, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
::Why? --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 01:46, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
:::I agree in removing it. A reference to a reference? Come on.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 03:02, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
::::I already went ahead with removing it. --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 05:20, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

== B-button league ==

These guys feature in a DP episode and all members will only use unevolved pokemon, a direct reference to pressing the B-button to prevent evolution; shouldn't this be included. (as a side note in the same episode, and in some others, the controls that Mewoth uses for Team Rocket's machines closely resemble either the Wii controller or nunchuck attachment, should this also be included?)

== Riley and Sir Aaron ==

Doesn't it make more sense to say that Aaron was based off Riley? Riley's design was most likely was almost done,or done,when the movie was beginning to be made. Also,Aaron has a Lucario,like Riley,and they may have gotten the idea of Aaron being Lucario's master from Riley. Nintendo has a habit of leaking out info,and they probably told them about Riley [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 18:34, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

== Anime-related events ==

Just dumping this here until I can get around to incorporating it into the article all nicely

* To ''[[M06|Jirachi Wish Maker]]'':
** [[List_of_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_III#Negaiboshi_Jirachi|Negaiboshi Jirachi]]
* To ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'':
** The [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#10th_Movie_Deoxys|10th Movie Deoxys]] hold a Nevermeltice, a reference to Deoxys' initial appearance a the north pole in the movie.
* To ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'':
** [[List_of_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_III#Had.C5.8D_Regis|Hadō Regis]]
** [[List_of_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_III#Had.C5.8D_Mew|Hadou Mew]]
* To ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#World_Hobby_Fair_Manaphy|World Hobby Fair Manaphy]]
* To ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Darkrai|Movie Darkrai]]
* To ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Shaymin|Movie Shaymin]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Regigigas|Movie Regigigas]]
* To ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Arceus|Movie Arceus]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Shokotan_Pikachu-colored_Pichu|Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu]] (and spiky-eared Pichu)
* To ''[[M13|Zororark: Master of Illusions]]'':
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Goone.27s_Scizor|Goone's Scizor]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Celebi|Movie Celebi]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Crown_Beasts|Crown Beasts]]
* To ''[[M14|Victini and long title]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Ash.27s_Zekrom|Ash's Zekrom]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Ash.27s_Reshiram|Ash's Reshiram]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Juanita.27s_Golurk|Juanita's Golurk]] ([[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Juanita.27s_Golurk|wifi]])
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Carlita.27s_Hydreigon|Carlita's Hydreigon]] ([[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Carlita.27s_Hydreigon|wifi]])
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Eind_Victini|Eind Victini]]
* To ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Shokotan_Keldeo|Shokotan Keldeo]]
* To ''[[M16|Extremespeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Movie_Genesect|Movie Genesect]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Pok.C3.A9mon_Hills_Mewtwo|Pokemon Hills Mewtwo]]

* To [[PK24]]:
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Movie_Meloetta|Movie Meloetta]]
* To [[PK25]]:
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Kiyo_Eevee|Kiyo Eevee]]

* To characters:
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Ash.27s_Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Pok.C3.A9mon_Center_Best_Wishes_Pok.C3.A9mon|Pokemon Center Best Wishes Pokemon]] - [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Professor Oak]]'s [[Rotom]], [[Cilan's Pansage]] and [[Iris's Axew]]
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Team_Rocket_Meowth|Team Rocket's Meowth]] - has moves referring to actions Meowth has taken in the course of the show
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Recital_Piplup|Recital Piplup]] ([[Dawn's Piplup]])
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Ash.27s_Scraggy|Ash's Scraggy]]
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Mystery_Eggs|Mystery Eggs]] - [[Ash's Pidove]], [[Cilan's Pansage]] and [[Iris's Axew]]
** [[Iris's_Dragonite#In_the_games|Iris's Dragonite]]

* Other:
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Decolora_Jirachi|Decolora Jirachi]] - [[BW132]]
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Milos_Island_Thundurus|Milos Island Thundurus]], [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Milos_Island_Tornadus|Milos Island Tornadus]]

I shall finish this later [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] ([[User talk:Yamiidenryuu|talk]]) 15:49, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

==Bird Keeper Jose (GS)==
In Gold & Silver, one of the callers that can be registered, {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Jose, sometimes calls the player instead of someone called "Kaz". (quote: ''Hello? This is JOSE... Wait, you're not KAZ! Sorry, wrong number.'') Is this a reference to [[Kaz]] from the Indigo League anime? Since I can't find any other in-game NPCs named Kaz. [[User:Shawn|Shawn]] ([[User talk:Shawn|talk]]) 11:18, 18 March 2019 (UTC)

== Differentiating between cross-canon "references" and cross-canon "nods" ==

The current page is a bit of a jumble of multiple different types of "references" from across canon, due in large part to the multiple definitions of the term. However, I think it would be prudent to make a particular distinction between two primary kinds of "reference" that may occur, as I believe both have significant value to encyclopedic records, and at the moment one is being lost in favor of the other. For the sake of clarity, I am going to use the terms "reference" and "nod" to differentiate between these, though I am open to any other terminology that would be preferred.

The distinction I am looking to make is between "nods" -- inconsequential details in a medium that reference, or subtly nod towards, another medium -- and "references" as in direct acknowledgements of events that only occurred in another medium. For example, the Team Rocket Grunts' designs in G/S/C resembling Cassidy and Jessie would be a nod, as this does not have any bearing on the plot of the games nor indicates that the anime characters of Cassidy and Jessie exist in the canon of G/S/C, but still "nods" towards them. However, Steven Stone referencing battling Rayquaza alongside Alain in the Delta Episode would be a reference, as this makes canon to the games events that have only been seen in the anime.

The former case is far more common and currently make up the vast majority of the page, which means examples of the latter case are harder to find in the list. This is a shame, because both types of reference are fascinating and noteworthy in their own unique ways. I think it would be a boon to the readability of the page and the enjoyment of readers if the page was reorganized, or potentially split, to make it easier to find these vastly different cases. [[User:Nutter Butter|Nutter Butter]] ([[User talk:Nutter Butter|talk]]) 16:53, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

== Can I add how the donuts in the Pokémon Legends ZA DLC could be a reference to Hoopa and the Clash of Ages? ==

Can I add how the donuts in the Pokémon Legends ZA DLC could be a reference to Hoopa and the Clash of Ages? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 19:13, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

:I added the same thing on [[Ansha]]'s page, so sure. [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''anZAsquiddles''']] 2222(:D)SSSS ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 19:54, 24 November 2025 (UTC)
::Thanks [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 19:56, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

Talk:List of cross-generational references

2025-11-24T19:21:35Z

Kathylikestoread: /* Can I add these references to previous generations in Pokemon Legends ZA? */ new section

== References and Similarities ==
It seems that there are quite a few things in this article that aren't really references, but rather simple similarities. For example:
*Much like the Viridian Gym, the Hearthome Gym isn't accessible when the player first arrives in its home city.
*Veilstone City is many ways like Celadon City of Kanto, both of which are the largest city in their region. Both have a Game Corner (Rocket Game Corner in Celadon and Veilstone Game Corner in Veilstone), a prize exchange shop to accompany the Game Corner, and a Department Store (Celadon Dept. in Celadon and Veilstone Dept. in Veilstone). The villainous team of the region has two headquarters in the city: Team Rocket has Rocket Game Corner and Rocket Hideout and Team Galactic has Galactic Veilstone Building and Galactic Warehouse.
Those really don't seem like references to me. Should they really be included in the article?--[[User:Dual|Dual]] 17:54, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
:Why? Those are clear references/similaritites to different generations. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 18:16, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
::Those aren't references, they're just similarities. There's a very distinct difference between the two, and seeing as how this article is about cross-generational '''references,''' pointless similarities should be left out. --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 22:15, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
:::Similarities in my opinion belong on the trivia of the newer version, ie Veilstone's trivia references its similarity to Celadon. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 23:18, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
::::So does that mean I should go ahead and remove those points from the article? (Or did you already go ahead with it?)--[[User:Dual|Dual]] 22:26, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
:::::If they're still in there, go for it. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:13, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Cleaned up the article a bit to get rid of some more similarities that wormed their way into the article. Also, remakes can't really be considered a reference to the games that they're based on, since they're pretty much replacing those games in the canon. --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 18:33, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

The references in the introduction of ORAS and the DexNav? --[[User:HoopsterJohn|HoopsterJohn]] ([[User talk:HoopsterJohn|talk]]) 17:33, 23 December 2014 (UTC)

== Shorts? ==

Does anyone think the whole "shorts" thing with Youngsters counts as a reference? {{Unsigned|MyGolden}}

== Silver's Relationship to Giovanni ==

From the section about GenII references in GenIII: ''The branch of Team Rocket in the Sevii Islands seems to be the same branch which attempted to revive Team Rocket during Generation II, with plans to use magnetic waves to evolve Pokémon. '''Their lead scientist also tells that Giovanni's child has red hair, a reference to Silver.'''''

During GenIII and GenII, it was still unconfirmed that [[Silver (game)|Silver]] was Giovanni's son. Obviously we all assumed that he was due to their relationship in the [[Silver (Special)|Special manga]], but it wasn't until the GenIV remakes that it was confirmed as part of the game's canon. Should this really be listed as a reference to a past Generation, even though it wasn't confirmed until a remake two Generations later? --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 18:15, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

== Oak in GenIV ==

From the GenI References in GenIV: ''Professor Oak himself comes to Sinnoh to give the player the National Pokédex, and can always be found in a house in Eterna City thereafter. He gives the player an Up-Grade, which was sent to Oak by his acquaintance from Kanto.''
Does this ''really'' count as a reference to GenI? I mean, c'mon, Oak manages to show up in all of the games at one point or another. Do all of those count as GenI references? --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 18:20, 10 October 2009 (UTC)
:Yeah, it kinda does. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:20, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

==Munna==
I know its very likely not, but should the fact of the Lass in Generation 1 describing a Pokémon with similarities to Munna?? --[[User:S2daam|samm -- ]] 17:43, 27 August 2010 (UTC)
No, because she was obviously describing Drowzee, the concept of which was based on the same myth Munna's concept is partially based on. [[User:juarmo]]

== Black/White Gym Leader "Last Pokémon" Theme ==

Would [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=iv&v=zkfyf3kDaiM this theme] be a cross-generational reference as well? [[User:Xxcom9a|Xxcom9a]] 21:19, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
:Isn't it just remix of the main theme?----'''''無限の知性''''' ◎ [[User:Dennou Zenshi|ＤＥＮＮＯＵ]]'''[[Special:Random|◆]]'''[[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|ＺＥＮＳＨＩ]] 21:21, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
::Well we have "To Generation I: * The Pokémon Center's theme is a direct remix from the original theme from Pokémon Red and Blue. " so I'm not sure. [[User:Xxcom9a|Xxcom9a]] 02:04, 31 December 2010 (UTC)

== Tao Trio ==

Should Tao Trio be added as a reference to Generation I? Their typing is the same as Legendary Birds (except for they're Dragon-type instead of Flying-type). Also, their battle music sounds like Route 11 ([[User:Divdax|Divdax]] 16:58, 2 June 2011 (UTC))

== Cinnabar Island reference ==

Had a Cinnabar Island reference in Kiloude City --[[User:HoopsterJohn|HoopsterJohn]] ([[User talk:HoopsterJohn|talk]]) 15:35, 16 July 2014 (UTC)

== References to Alola in LGPE ==

How should we handle them? They aren't really "cross-generational" but I think they deserve a listing nonetheless. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 11:48, 20 November 2018 (UTC)
:They are noteworthy to be sure, they just don't belong on this list. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:12, 20 November 2018 (UTC)
::Where to put them, then? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 12:28, 20 November 2018 (UTC)

== Only just past generational references ==

There's only just references to past generations, no references from any remakes are included. Major one that I can think of is Celio connecting to Lanette's PC system in FRLG.It's a Gen 1 remake reference to the main Gen 3 games. Should remake references be added or put into another page? This list is incomplete without these references otherwise. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:01, 12 December 2018 (UTC)

== Generation IV Frontier Brain Theme? ==

Is this theme song actually a remix of the Generation III counterpart? It doesn't sound similar enough to be a remix. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 13:04, 8 April 2022 (UTC)

== References in Legends: Z-A ==

Thanks to Mixeli, we have a list of references eliminated by Wild Zones.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJE9Y9Zdi3Q] [[User:ScientistRafa|ScientistRafa]] ([[User talk:ScientistRafa|talk]]) 00:42, 23 November 2025 (UTC)

== Can I add these references to previous generations in Pokemon Legends ZA? ==

- Leon is mentioned by a taxi driver and Jacinthe. [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 19:21, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

Talk:List of cross-canon references

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Talk:List of cross-canon references

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==Temple of the Sea==
Where does Meowth state that diamond and pearl would be great names for games? --{{u|Theryguy512}} 12:45, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

== Electric Tale of Pikachu ==
"'''To Games:''' This series is derived from the anime, which is in turn based off the world and events of the main game series."
If no one has any objections, I'm gonna go ahead and remove this part. The article should be limited to direct references, not round-about ones. --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 22:58, 29 February 2008 (UTC) (Sorry, forgot to sign)
:No, no. Leave it be. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 01:33, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
::Why? --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 01:46, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
:::I agree in removing it. A reference to a reference? Come on.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 03:02, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
::::I already went ahead with removing it. --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 05:20, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

== B-button league ==

These guys feature in a DP episode and all members will only use unevolved pokemon, a direct reference to pressing the B-button to prevent evolution; shouldn't this be included. (as a side note in the same episode, and in some others, the controls that Mewoth uses for Team Rocket's machines closely resemble either the Wii controller or nunchuck attachment, should this also be included?)

== Riley and Sir Aaron ==

Doesn't it make more sense to say that Aaron was based off Riley? Riley's design was most likely was almost done,or done,when the movie was beginning to be made. Also,Aaron has a Lucario,like Riley,and they may have gotten the idea of Aaron being Lucario's master from Riley. Nintendo has a habit of leaking out info,and they probably told them about Riley [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 18:34, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

== Anime-related events ==

Just dumping this here until I can get around to incorporating it into the article all nicely

* To ''[[M06|Jirachi Wish Maker]]'':
** [[List_of_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_III#Negaiboshi_Jirachi|Negaiboshi Jirachi]]
* To ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'':
** The [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#10th_Movie_Deoxys|10th Movie Deoxys]] hold a Nevermeltice, a reference to Deoxys' initial appearance a the north pole in the movie.
* To ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'':
** [[List_of_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_III#Had.C5.8D_Regis|Hadō Regis]]
** [[List_of_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_III#Had.C5.8D_Mew|Hadou Mew]]
* To ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#World_Hobby_Fair_Manaphy|World Hobby Fair Manaphy]]
* To ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Darkrai|Movie Darkrai]]
* To ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Shaymin|Movie Shaymin]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Regigigas|Movie Regigigas]]
* To ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Arceus|Movie Arceus]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Shokotan_Pikachu-colored_Pichu|Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu]] (and spiky-eared Pichu)
* To ''[[M13|Zororark: Master of Illusions]]'':
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Goone.27s_Scizor|Goone's Scizor]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Movie_Celebi|Movie Celebi]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Crown_Beasts|Crown Beasts]]
* To ''[[M14|Victini and long title]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Ash.27s_Zekrom|Ash's Zekrom]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Ash.27s_Reshiram|Ash's Reshiram]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Juanita.27s_Golurk|Juanita's Golurk]] ([[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Juanita.27s_Golurk|wifi]])
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Carlita.27s_Hydreigon|Carlita's Hydreigon]] ([[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Carlita.27s_Hydreigon|wifi]])
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Eind_Victini|Eind Victini]]
* To ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Shokotan_Keldeo|Shokotan Keldeo]]
* To ''[[M16|Extremespeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens]]'':
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Movie_Genesect|Movie Genesect]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Pok.C3.A9mon_Hills_Mewtwo|Pokemon Hills Mewtwo]]

* To [[PK24]]:
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Movie_Meloetta|Movie Meloetta]]
* To [[PK25]]:
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Kiyo_Eevee|Kiyo Eevee]]

* To characters:
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_IV#Ash.27s_Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu]]
** [[List_of_local_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Pok.C3.A9mon_Center_Best_Wishes_Pok.C3.A9mon|Pokemon Center Best Wishes Pokemon]] - [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Professor Oak]]'s [[Rotom]], [[Cilan's Pansage]] and [[Iris's Axew]]
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Team_Rocket_Meowth|Team Rocket's Meowth]] - has moves referring to actions Meowth has taken in the course of the show
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Recital_Piplup|Recital Piplup]] ([[Dawn's Piplup]])
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Ash.27s_Scraggy|Ash's Scraggy]]
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Mystery_Eggs|Mystery Eggs]] - [[Ash's Pidove]], [[Cilan's Pansage]] and [[Iris's Axew]]
** [[Iris's_Dragonite#In_the_games|Iris's Dragonite]]

* Other:
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Decolora_Jirachi|Decolora Jirachi]] - [[BW132]]
** [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Milos_Island_Thundurus|Milos Island Thundurus]], [[List_of_Wi-Fi_Japanese_event_Pokémon_distributions_in_Generation_V#Milos_Island_Tornadus|Milos Island Tornadus]]

I shall finish this later [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] ([[User talk:Yamiidenryuu|talk]]) 15:49, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

==Bird Keeper Jose (GS)==
In Gold & Silver, one of the callers that can be registered, {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Jose, sometimes calls the player instead of someone called "Kaz". (quote: ''Hello? This is JOSE... Wait, you're not KAZ! Sorry, wrong number.'') Is this a reference to [[Kaz]] from the Indigo League anime? Since I can't find any other in-game NPCs named Kaz. [[User:Shawn|Shawn]] ([[User talk:Shawn|talk]]) 11:18, 18 March 2019 (UTC)

== Differentiating between cross-canon "references" and cross-canon "nods" ==

The current page is a bit of a jumble of multiple different types of "references" from across canon, due in large part to the multiple definitions of the term. However, I think it would be prudent to make a particular distinction between two primary kinds of "reference" that may occur, as I believe both have significant value to encyclopedic records, and at the moment one is being lost in favor of the other. For the sake of clarity, I am going to use the terms "reference" and "nod" to differentiate between these, though I am open to any other terminology that would be preferred.

The distinction I am looking to make is between "nods" -- inconsequential details in a medium that reference, or subtly nod towards, another medium -- and "references" as in direct acknowledgements of events that only occurred in another medium. For example, the Team Rocket Grunts' designs in G/S/C resembling Cassidy and Jessie would be a nod, as this does not have any bearing on the plot of the games nor indicates that the anime characters of Cassidy and Jessie exist in the canon of G/S/C, but still "nods" towards them. However, Steven Stone referencing battling Rayquaza alongside Alain in the Delta Episode would be a reference, as this makes canon to the games events that have only been seen in the anime.

The former case is far more common and currently make up the vast majority of the page, which means examples of the latter case are harder to find in the list. This is a shame, because both types of reference are fascinating and noteworthy in their own unique ways. I think it would be a boon to the readability of the page and the enjoyment of readers if the page was reorganized, or potentially split, to make it easier to find these vastly different cases. [[User:Nutter Butter|Nutter Butter]] ([[User talk:Nutter Butter|talk]]) 16:53, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

== Can I add how the donuts in the Pokémon Legends ZA DLC could be a reference to Hoopa and the Clash of Ages? ==

Can I add how the donuts in the Pokémon Legends ZA DLC could be a reference to Hoopa and the Clash of Ages? [[User:Kathylikestoread| --[[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ''([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]])'']] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 19:12, 24 November 2025 (UTC)