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Talk:Island challenge

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Talk:Island challenge

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== Level ==

What level pokemon that you get from trades can you use after beating Hala?

Talk:Paras (Pokémon)

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== Cordyceps ==

I found this video on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCOQ0VU24xw ) on the Cordyceps Fungus, which is a parasyte that infects insects. Anyway, the Cordyceps that infects bullet ants makes them look like Paras/Parasect. I supposed this was important, so I am mentioning it in this discussion page, but before I make the change in the article, I was hoping someone green lights this idea.

-Commanderraf

:I don't really care for the idea, but I'll wait for an admin to weigh in. -[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']]

== Crustacean? ==

I thought Paras was some kind of terrestrial crustacean. Is that a possibility? [[User:Random Chaos|Random Chaos]] 18:04, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

If I'm correct, Paras is the first Pokémon in National Pokédex order to have two double weaknesses (Fire and Flying). Should this be added to the trivia? --[[User:Locrian|Locrian]] 06:25, 12 September 2010 (UTC)
:No. That is getting too specific. If you're not really sure whether trivia is notable or not, then it probably isn't. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:27, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

== Gen III backsprites ==

Something seems odd about the sprites shown for Gen III. I have a non-shiny Paras in FireRed, and it's backsprite is equivalent to what is shown for a shiny Paras. I also notice the FR/LG shiny Paras has gold mushrooms, which none of these backsprites have. Are there seperate backsprites for the remake games that are missing from the article? --[[User:GARY-DOS|GARY-DOS]] ([[User talk:GARY-DOS|talk]]) 01:18, 10 January 2014 (UTC)

== Weakness ==

Shouldn't it be mentioned that paras and its evolution are the first and only pokemon to have a 5x weakness? [[User:LukeDaDiggityDog|LukeDaDiggityDog]] ([[User talk:LukeDaDiggityDog|talk]]) 14:04, 31 May 2017 (UTC)
:I don't think so. They only sometimes do, and plenty of other Pokemon can also have 5x (or greater) weaknesses from a combination of type-changing shenanigans, Ability-swapping shenanigans, and Trick-or-Treat/Forest's Curse. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 15:24, 31 May 2017 (UTC)
:Like what? [[User:LukeDaDiggityDog|TheGenVIGuy]] ([[User talk:LukeDaDiggityDog|talk]]) 15:25, 31 May 2017 (UTC)

Talk:Paras (Pokémon)

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Talk:Paras (Pokémon)

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Talk:Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

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==Interwiki==
Don't forget the interwikis! <nowiki>[[de:Pokémon Omega Rubin und Alpha Saphir]] [[fr:Pokémon Rubis Oméga et Saphir Alpha]] [[it:Pokémon Rubino Omega e Zaffiro Alpha]]</nowiki> Btw... why you are protect all pages, that are related in any form with the new remakes? Sorry for my bad english, I'm from Germany... [[User:Tobutz98|Tobutz98]] ([[User talk:Tobutz98|talk]]) 19:17, 7 May 2014 (UTC)
: Pages related to any breaking news are generally protected to prevent wild speculation or misinformation from being added. I'm not sure if there's a specific place or way to request edits to locked pages, sadly. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] ([[User talk:Yamiidenryuu|talk]]) 19:36, 7 May 2014 (UTC)
::The place to request edits for locked pages is on their talk page, or the talk page of a staff member. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 19:55, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

==Add Template==
I think it would be wise that one of the Admins put "Template:Upcoming notice" or a different template I could not find on this page because it is new unless I am wrong and this is not necessary because of the page protection. [[User:Dbeckelheimer6|Dbeckelheimer6]] ([[User talk:Dbeckelheimer6|talk]]) 21:30, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

==Edit suggestions==
* "<nowiki>are the secondary [[paired version]]s of [[Generation VI]]</nowiki>" implies that every subsequent generation has had "secondary paired versions" (a phrase that is being used to represent both remakes and sequels), which is incorrect. Why not just copy and customize the text from the intros of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}?
* "Both games were revealed {{tt|during|in}} a worldwide announcement by the official Pokémon {{tt|websites,|remove comma}} on May 7, 2014. The paired versions will be released worldwide {{tt|during|in}} November 2014."
* Change "<nowiki>[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire]]</nowiki>" to "<nowiki>{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}</nowiki>" —[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|The]]Very[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|Best]] 05:29, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
:Hello, I have made some changes as you have requested. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:59, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
::Thanks, trom. However, it says that November 2014 is the release ''date'', but I think this should say ''release period''. Also, "PAccording to the press release which announced the games" should be "According to the press release that announced the games". Some users seem to think that ''which'' can replace ''that'' in this instance because I see it often, but this is folly. For instance, the phrasing "The book, which I read last night, was exciting" must use ''which'' and not ''that'', while "The book that I read last night was exciting" is the opposite (but may also omit ''that'' entirely). —[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|The]]Very[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|Best]] (UTC) 09:26, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
:::Folly indeed. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:41, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

==Trailer Video==
Can an admin add this to the page??
{{youtubevid|ywGSON9tNq0|pokemon|Hoenn}}
 --<sc>✓[[User:PikaTepig999|Pika]][[User talk:PikaTepig999|Tepig]][[Special:Contributions/Pikatepig999|999]]✓</sc> 08:18, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
:Done, although I dislike that template so I chose not to use it. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:41, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
::Don't mind me, but may I ask why you don't like that template ?? --<sc>✓[[User:PikaTepig999|Pika]][[User talk:PikaTepig999|Tepig]][[Special:Contributions/Pikatepig999|999]]✓</sc> 09:09, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

==Poké Transporter==
If these games use the Poké Transporter, like [[Pokémon X and Y|X and Y]], will it be worth noting that these are the first remakes to be compatible with the originals, if indirectly?
[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]] → [[Pal Park]] → [[Generation IV]] → [[Poké Transfer]] → [[Generation V]] → [[Poké Transporter]] → [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] | [[User:Glitchipedia|This message brought to you by Glitchipedia, the falsified encyclopedia]] ([[User talk:Glitchipedia|talk]]) 14:46, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
:It is currently unknown if they will use the Poke Transporter.  --<sc>✓[[User:PikaTepig999|Pika]][[User talk:PikaTepig999|Tepig]][[Special:Contributions/Pikatepig999|999]]✓</sc> 09:35, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
::That wasn't my question. I said ''if'' they do, will this be worth noting? [[User:Glitchipedia|This message brought to you by Glitchipedia, the falsified encyclopedia]] ([[User talk:Glitchipedia|talk]]) 15:27, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
:::Even if they don't, they'll still be compatible with the originals via Poke Transporter to XY, then trade to ORAS. It's still speculative to say it yet, but as soon as either Poke Transporter or trade capability is revealed, I would think it'd be notable that they're the ''only'' ones (not just the first, since first is of debatable notability for some things). [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:20, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
::::It's certainly worth noting in my opinion, but i also think that the admins should approve it. And @Pumpkinking, they are ''currently'' the only ones,but ''if'' in the future a remake of DP is announced, we'll have to change the wording. --<sc>✓[[User:PikaTepig999|Pika]][[User talk:PikaTepig999|Tepig]][[Special:Contributions/Pikatepig999|999]]✓</sc> 09:34, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
They are compatible with Poke Bank and there for Poke Transfer. Any way someone already edited that in. [[User:AbsolX|AbsolX]] ([[User talk:AbsolX|talk]]) 23:58, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

==Press Release Description==
The second paragraph "According to the press release that announced the games, the new titles will to take players through a dramatic story within a spectacular new world." should be changed to reflect that this is not a new game as "spectacular new world" implies.
The official website also gives a far more accurate description of the game http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-pokemon-alpha-sapphire/
[[User:Luneth|Luneth]] ([[User talk:Luneth|talk]]) 15:31, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
:So why don't we just delete the "new" in "a spectacular new world"? [[User:Snekradguy|Snekradguy]] ([[User talk:Snekradguy|talk]]) 16:03, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
::Modifying any quote typically makes the quote unusable. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 16:59, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
:::It isn't really a quote because the video never mentions "a spectacular new world". Only "an epic new adventure" and "a dramatic new world". [[User:Snekradguy|Snekradguy]] ([[User talk:Snekradguy|talk]]) 19:01, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
::::[http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Omega_Ruby,_Pok%C3%A9mon_Alpha_Sapphire_announced It's a quote from the official press release.] [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 19:26, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
:::::Can we at least put "an epic new adventure in a spectacular new world" in quotes? --[[User:KommanderAwesome|KommanderAwesome]] ([[User talk:KommanderAwesome|talk]]) 20:23, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
::::::Not the way in your comment since that would be combining two quotes together. The largest stretch I can see is, the games will take players on "an epic new adventure" to "a dramatic new world." Still, I believe the wording on the article is the best so far. --[[User:Super goku|Super goku]] ([[User talk:Super goku|talk]]) 21:57, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

==New information from Serebii==

we should include this info from todays news: http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

"Following its reveal yesterday, there has been some question as to the actual content of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, as to whether they're remakes or new versions due to the wording of the announcement. During the Investor Briefing today, Satoru Iwata confirmed that Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire are full-remakes of the 2002 releases, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire. We'll bring more on these games as it comes
Edit @ 15:38: The Japanese arm of The Pokémon Company sent out an e-mail to all Daisuki Club members which ends up pointing out the differences to Groudon & Kyogre on the box-art, stating that they're showcasing "never before seen Pokémon", the same terminology they used for Black & White Kyurem, as well as Mega Mewtwo Y upon their reveal, indicating that they are more than stylised artwork of the Pokémon. We'll bring more on this as it comes"

[[User:Pearlgamez|Pearlgamez]] ([[User talk:Pearlgamez|talk]]) 20:07, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
:Serebii should not be used as a source. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 00:43, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
::I personally received that email and did not see any indication this was true. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:26, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
:::I agree serebii should not be used as a source. Speculation about the differences to Groudon & Kyogre seems to indicate they may be mega-evolutions of the originals, but as no official information about mega-evolutions in the remakes has been announced it can't be used in this article. [[User:ADCK|ADCK]] ([[User talk:ADCK|talk]]) 02:12, 14 May 2014 (UTC)
::::I also agree. Serebii should not be used as a source, or else Pidgeot would be blue and Magikarp would be a Psychic-type. [[User:Espurr101|Espurr101]] ([[User talk:Espurr101|talk]]) 12:03, 28 May 2014 (UTC)Espurr101

== Use of the word Remake ==

Should we really use the word "remake" quite yet?

I know from previous patterns, the naming of the games and all that points to remakes, but at this point in time they might just be sequels or new games entirely. They even mention a new world, and the guy who gives the idol mentions a new region, so this might not take place in Hoenn at all.

I'm really just playing devil's advocate here, but we should watch the wording on the article for now. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 06:59, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
:You haven't followed the news, have you? They were [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/140508/index.html confirmed] to be remakes yesterday. You should do your "homework" more often before you're posting questions.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 07:17, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

::I've been following the news since it broke, but every tweet and article just repackaged/re-tweeted the same info. 99% of every article I found on the subject of the remakes just quoted the blurb from the trailer. That article you linked to was the first OFFICIAL piece of news I've seen that gave details on the remakes. You can't expect to do biology homework if all the school has are math books.[[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 11:26, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
:::On the second thought, I was too harsh for you. Unlike what I thought, the link to the official statement has ''not'' been posted to almost any fan or official site; everyone just believes what Serebii says. Sorry about that.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 13:37, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
::::Its ok, like Dawn always says, No Need To Worry. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 20:04, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

=='Oras' is the Lithuanian word for 'Weather'==
The name of the games is likely a play on the letters theme started with XY (ie. the Greek letters 'Α' and 'Ω'), and the Lithuanian word for weather, [https://translate.google.com/#en/lt/weather Oras] -- weather being one of the prominent elements of RSE. Sounds like a interesting fact to add to the Trivia section. --[[User:Ash Pokemaster|Ash Pokemaster]] ([[User talk:Ash Pokemaster|talk]]) 13:07, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

:It could also be a reference to the phrase "I am the Alpha and the Omega" in the Book of Revelation. Usually the phrase refers to Christ or God and typically is taken as meaning "I am the Beginning and the End". Possibly a hint that the story could involve Pokemon gods in some way. Interesting to note that Arceus is the 'Alpha' Pokemon according to the Pokedex and is the closest thing to a Pokemon 'God' we've seen as it was supposedly the creator of the Pokemon world. Perhaps we might see the 'Omega' Pokemon, or in other words, the 'End' or destroyer. (Basically the Pokemon Satan) - [[User:PsychoP|PsychoP]] ([[User talk:PsychoP|talk]]) 18:01, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
::We don't know what's going to happen in the games and this isn't the place for speculation. And no. That would require them making an actual new Pokemon, which won't happen in a remake. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 18:19, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
:::We already have an alpha Pokemon, Arceus, and Giratina is based of the devil. Although, X and Y did kind of have the alpha and omega thing going, as Xerneas is the life Pokemon and Yveltal is the destruction Pokemon. Maybe Groudon and Kyogre will get alpha an omega forms. Idk, better wait for CoroCoro. {{unsigned|Espurr101}}

I think Bob Ross said it best, and what we have on our hands here is "a little happy mistake." It's just pure coincidence I am sure. Also Delta Emerald has been registered, and if they broke the mold and released that, it would be ORASDE which means nothing at all. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 19:46, 29 May 2014 (UTC)

==No evident that Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are in the Generation VI==
We should at least wait for the announcement of cross-game communication of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to be sure if they are indeed Generation VI. And according to this:
:"A generation, in terms of the Pokémon franchise, is a subset of the series that debuted or is set around the same time, focusing on the same region, and featuring the same Pokémon."
I don't think they are Generation VI at all if we go by this definition. We should probably change that. Besides, Generations may be separated by their methods of inter-game communications. I don't think, currently, there is anything we can say about battling or sending Pokemon from or to these games from or to X and Y.

Originally posted in [[Talk:Generation]] by [[User:Iosue|Iosue]] ([[User talk:Iosue|talk]]) 06:55, 8 May 2014 (UTC).
Moved here by [[User:Iosue|Iosue]] ([[User talk:Iosue|talk]]) 09:48, 10 May 2014 (UTC)
:It's totally safe to assume that Hoenn remakes aren't introducing a new generation, especially when there are lots of unreleased Gen VI stuff and the XY anime series isn't even in the halfway.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 10:19, 10 May 2014 (UTC)
::It is safe, but an encyclopaedia is obligated to only display information that is evidental. I won't have a problem if we put up "probably" or "highly speculated" instead of "part of". -[[User:Iosue|Iosue]] ([[User talk:Iosue|talk]]) 12:26, 10 May 2014 (UTC)
:::It's obviously generation VI. That is a guaranteed fact. Sure, it hasn't been stated, but it doesn't need to be stated. Generation VI is the current generation. Each generation starts with a brand new game in a brand new region with brand new Pokémon. It won't start with a remake. It's only logical that this is a Generation VI game. Also, it's being released on the same generation console as other Gen VI games which further backs up this point. It's Gen VI and although it hasn't been stated, there is enough evidence to make that claim. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 12:36, 10 May 2014 (UTC)
::::That way, we will have to refine our definitions of a generation. -[[User:Iosue|Iosue]] ([[User talk:Iosue|talk]]) 12:52, 10 May 2014 (UTC)
::::: In my honest opinion (although everyones views are different as I can see on here lol) but until Nintendo/GameFreak/Pokemon says it's NOT part of Generation VI, it should be considered Generation VI games until further notice, and also, a lot of clues and hints in Pokemon X and Y further hinted that Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire would be remade, so it makes sense (to me anyways), but also Generation VI is not completed yet (that we know of) as we have seen in all other generations that either a 3rd game (Yellow, Crystal, Emerald, Platinum) or in the case of Generation V (Black 2 and White 2) were released to complete a Generation. And just like Generation III we had Ruby & Sapphire release first followed by FireRed & LeafGreen then Emerald, then in Generation IV we had Diamond, Pearl, Platinum then followed by HeartGold & SoulSilver. So far it seems that Generation VI is following the pattern of Generation III (so far, that is). But mind you, thats just my opinion, but like I said at the start of my "rant" (lol) until Nintendo/GameFreak/Pokemon says it's NOT part of Generation VI, it should still be considered Generation VI until further notice. Demers-Vachon 10:44, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

:::I agree. They never start a generation with remakes. They only start a generation with a new region full of new Pokémon. Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire would more likely focus on the Generation III Pokémon than to introduce new ones. In FireRed and LeafGreen, you only met the original 150 Pokémon before getting the National Pokédex to catch Johto Pokémon and trade with Hoenn for the then-current Pokémon. FireRed LeafGreen didn't introduce any new Pokémon. They only brought back the classic Pokémon. HeartGold and SoulSilver did tweak the Johto Pokédex a bit to include five Gen IV evolutions that resulted from moves (although, I don't get why they didn't just put a move tutor in Kanto.) So HeartGold and SoulSilver didn't introduce any Pokémon. And X and Y had just came out last October. That was only 7 months ago, so if Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire started Generation VII, Gen 6 would be the shortest generation ever. The possibility of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire starting a new generation is slim. [[User:SeanWheeler|SeanWheeler]] ([[User talk:SeanWheeler|talk]]) 11:16, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

:::::I agree that these should be considered Generation VI, at least until we discover otherwise. While it is possible that we may get a new generation, the odds are incredibly small. Additionally, Pokémon tends to keep all of its media together. Even if X and Y are the only video games in Generation VI, I find it unlikely that Nintendo would push for a Generation VII when Ash Ketchum still has to finish his journey through Kalos in the anime, the Pokémon Adventures X and Y chapter is just getting started, and not even all Generation VI Pokémon have been made available as TCG cards. Heck, we still have yet to see the release of Diancie, Volcanion, and Hoopa in the video games, so even the video games cannot be finished here. Finally, I must correct you on something, SeanWheeler. FireRed and LeafGreen did actually introduce a new Pokémon: Deoxys. There were no events for it prior to the release of FRLG and when the events occurred, it could only be obtained in FRLG, not in Ruby and Sapphire. --[[User:GoldenSandslash15|GoldenSandslash15]] ([[User talk:GoldenSandslash15|talk]]) 22:37, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

Also, please remind me if "Generations" are the official creations or simply how it is defined in the fandom? I think we should judge if certain titles are in a certain generation according to an objective definition. I understand that it is highly probable to see it released as in the Generation VI. But this is not a confirmed fact or official announcement, but a derived theory. -[[User:Iosue|Iosue]] ([[User talk:Iosue|talk]]) 22:52, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
:The term generation has been used by official sources, such as Pokemon.com and the boxes of DP. Several traits that typically signify a new generation are not present, like no new region and no new Pokémon. Frankly, I think this whole argument is pointless. It's obvious that it's going to be released within this generation and at this rate we'll only keep going around in circles. It's really not worth continuing. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 23:10, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

:Sorry about that then. I thought Generations were something we created to group the titles. -[[User:Iosue|Iosue]] ([[User talk:Iosue|talk]]) 07:59, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

::: I agree with what "Pokemaster" had said earlier, this topic is just going around in circles until the games are released in November. I do firmly believe that Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire is part of Generation VI. If those games were to begin Generation VII, then I highly doubt they would have had Ash in Kalos, or if they did, he would have gotten 6 to 7 gym badges by now (more in reference to the Japan episodes that has aired already not the English ones) and from what I have seen, he so far only has one gym badge obtained and caught 2 pokemon (Froakie & Fletchling). But thats just my thoughts about it. Demers-Vachon 08:56, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

::::::It's possible they will add more pokemon, but only gen VI ones, I doubt they'll touch the original gens ones... However, that being said and all, they've just started using Mega evolutions, I doubt they will drop them, so we may see many new mega evolutions instead of new pokemon. [[User:ADCK|ADCK]] ([[User talk:ADCK|talk]]) 01:55, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

It is going in circles and no conclusion can be drawn. This is precisely what I wanted to say: We don't have official confirmation on which Generation this is in. On the page, there is this row: part of Generation VI. It looks like some official words. No matter how logical the derivations are, they are just speculations. There is not any canonical material or announcement making this claim. I have not been questioning its correctness. I have been questioning its validity. -[[User:Iosue|Iosue]] ([[User talk:Iosue|talk]]) 03:14, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

::While there is no concrete 100% proof that it is Generation VI, there is no concrete 100% proof that it is Generation VII either. It could be either one. So the article should use whichever is more likely, which is Generation VI. You may think that we shouldn't make assumptions like that, but you have to remember that Nintendo never said that X and Y were a part of Generation VI. Or any of the other games were part of their respective Generations. So we will never have any official proof, because the very idea of generations is unofficial. (The boxes of Diamond/Pearl did say "A new generation", but that's just marketing crap. It could have just as easily said "a new adventure". And either way, "a new generation" doesn't necessarily mean Generation IV. For all we know, Nintendo classified every game before DP as a single generation, and every game since then is Generation II). This being the case, even when the games come out, it's likely that we won't know what generation to put. It's entirely fan-made. So, we do the logical thing of putting what most fans would classify this as. And in that regard, there's no reason why we can't put Generation VI now. Of course, when the games come out, if we see that there is enough separating it from X and Y, such as incompatibility, new Pokémon, a new region (technically the "Hoenn Confirmed!" meme is wrong - Hoenn has not been confirmed), etc., then fans may choose to reclassify it as Generation VII. If that's the case, we can edit the article at the time to reflect the shift in the fans's views. --[[User:GoldenSandslash15|GoldenSandslash15]] ([[User talk:GoldenSandslash15|talk]]) 03:39, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

I was not questioning if there is any probability of it coming out as Generation VII. I was questioning, even if it is very probable to be Generation VI, the validity is that it is deduced or speculated, even based on many objective observations. But none of the quoted are as valid as an official release. If "Generation" is The Pokemon Company's official terms, we cannot say something is or is not without the company first says so. If, instead, "Generation" is what the fandom creates, "official" means the stance de facto in the fandom, hence, verifiable and objective criteria and definitions. -[[User:Iosue|Iosue]] ([[User talk:Iosue|talk]]) 05:30, 14 May 2014 (UTC)
:We don't need them to flat out state they are part of Generation VI. They only use the word Generation when a new one starts, and it's always when a new region is introduced and new Pokémon (not new forms) are introduced. Suggesting that they are part of a completely different Generation is ridiculous. There is only one Generation at a time. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 06:11, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

Please, read again. I have not suggested they are part of a completely different Generation. I have not suggested any possibility. I only questioned the validity. -[[User:Iosue|Iosue]] ([[User talk:Iosue|talk]]) 09:41, 14 May 2014 (UTC)
:Nothing is being changed, and this discussion is closed. - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''-''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] - 09:54, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

== Mega Evolutions ==

I know we can't state this to be a confirmed fact, but comparing Groudon and Kyogre here to their usual appearance seems to indicate they're in a different form. Perhaps it's a mega evolution? [[User:Draceon|Draceon]] ([[User talk:Draceon|talk]]) 00:25, 16 May 2014 (UTC)
:Talk pages are for the improvement of the article, not for idle discussion of the article's topic. Use [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forum.php the forums] if you're interested in speculating about potential Mega Evolutions for the new games. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 01:06, 16 May 2014 (UTC)
::I was unsure as to whether that should be taken note of on this page, given its visibility on the box art, but seeign as it's unconfirmed I will take my leave to the forums. [[User:Draceon|Draceon]] ([[User talk:Draceon|talk]]) 04:47, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

== English official site ==

This should be added as an official site in the infobox as it is on the other games: [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-pokemon-alpha-sapphire/ Pokémon.com] --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 00:48, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

== PEGI rating ==

Shouldn't the PEGI rating be 7, as it shows in [http://youtu.be/7xPhlAas1ik this video]? [[User:Snekradguy|Snekradguy]] ([[User talk:Snekradguy|talk]]) 15:25, 26 May 2014 (UTC)
:Right underneath that it says Provisional, which means it could change. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 17:10, 26 May 2014 (UTC)
::I'm sorry, I'm from the Netherlands, so I didn't know what it meant, I thought it was just some kind of company name or something like that. [[User:Snekradguy|Snekradguy]] ([[User talk:Snekradguy|talk]]) 20:21, 26 May 2014 (UTC)

== Delta Emerald ==

So apparently Delta Emerald has been registered. Is this worth noting on the article? [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 19:42, 29 May 2014 (UTC)
:There's been countless trademarks like this before and they've not been mentioned (Such as Water Blue) so it doesn't seem necessary. --[[User:S2daam|--samm :D]] 19:46, 29 May 2014 (UTC)
::Even though Game Freak/Nintendo may or may not use the "Delta Emerald" trademark, I think it warrants some sort of mention (a single sentence would suffice, and there are [http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/29/pokemon-delta-emerald-trademark-surfaces other sources]/[http://mynintendonews.com/2014/05/29/nintendo-trademarks-pokemon-delta-emerald/ websites] covering it as well), primarily due to the term apparently being registered around the same time as "OmegaRuby/AlphaSapphire" (and it is the only trademark that is a feasible parallel to the OmegaRuby/AlphaSapphire names with the "Greek letter + precious gemstone" construct). I personally think ''WaterBlue'' merits a similar mention -- due to its same-time registration with ''FireRed/LeafGreen'' (and being the closest parallel to those terms with the "element + color" construct) and the matter that Game Freak actually addressed the "LeafGreen title retaining" issue at one point. [[User:Fenyx4|Fenyx4]] ([[User talk:Fenyx4|talk]]) 22:51, 30 May 2014 (UTC)
:::My only concern with this is was any Crystal remake title trade marked with HGSS? We know Gray was trade marked before B2W2[[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 02:24, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

== Coro Coro leak ==

The Coro Coro leak is out with new information. Swampert and Sceptile has Mega Evolutions. Brendan and May are confirmed. Teams Aqua and Magma were shown. Steven apparently has a Mega Charizard X. When are we going to update this article? [[User:SeanWheeler|SeanWheeler]] ([[User talk:SeanWheeler|talk]]) 21:14, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
:No content regarding the CoroCoro leaks are going to be added until it can be known they aren't fake. --[[User:NOBODY|NOBODY]] ([[User talk:NOBODY|talk]]) 21:48, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
::So how are leaks proven real? It may be easy to detect ridiculous leaks but what about leaks as convincing as this that everyone's talking about? Other fansites like Serebii believe it. But how do we know when a leak is real? [[User:SeanWheeler|SeanWheeler]] ([[User talk:SeanWheeler|talk]]) 22:47, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
:::When the issue is published, we will know it's real. That's fairly obvious. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 22:51, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
::::Don't forget, Diancie is getting a mega too. --[[User:SuperPikaBros|Super]][[User talk:SuperPikaBros|Pika]][[Special:Contributions/SuperPikaBros|Bros]] 23:14, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
:::::Yeah, the first Mega Evolution of a Kalos Pokémon. When is the issue actually coming out? [[User:SeanWheeler|SeanWheeler]] ([[User talk:SeanWheeler|talk]]) 23:23, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
::::::The 13th. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 23:27, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
If True, this also would make Diancie the only Pokémon so far to have a Mega form that isn't in Gens I-IV. Gen V still has no Megas as of yet.[[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 23:36, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
:So what is a faster way to determine it's authenticity? I don't want to wait 6 days. I want the information here now! [[User:SeanWheeler|SeanWheeler]] ([[User talk:SeanWheeler|talk]]) 00:05, 8 June 2014 (UTC)
::Being impatient isn't going to make it come faster. You have to wait, that is life.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:07, 8 June 2014 (UTC)
:::Well, looks like the images have been posted on the Archives and my article was published on Bulbanews. It now looks as if Bulbagarden has accepted the leak as official. Question is, is Bulbapedia? [[User:SeanWheeler|SeanWheeler]] ([[User talk:SeanWheeler|talk]]) 14:41, 8 June 2014 (UTC)
::::Well, it is CoroCoro so the information might be correct, but the impact of speculations has risen since the first trailer. Probably because of that. [[User:KidGuardian|KidGuardian]] ([[User talk:KidGuardian|talk]]) 14:46, 8 June 2014 (UTC)
:::::Is Bulbapedia simply stricter about speculation than the other parts of Bulbagarden? The archives provide our images and the notice at the top of this page points to the Bulbagarden Forums. Bulbanews headlines are on the main page. Bulbapedia is closer to Bulbagarden than to the NIWA and Encyclopædiæ Pokémonis. Yet, Bulbanews, the forums and the Archives have already decided that it's real. Although the forums are about speculation and accepted it first, maybe they don't count. But since the News published my article and the Archives restored Coro Coro images, I'm believing they are believing the scan. In fact the Archives temporarily deleted those scans until they can be proven real. However, they may have just restored them for my [[n:CoroCoro leaks for July 2014 issue revealed|news article]]? [[User:SeanWheeler|SeanWheeler]] ([[User talk:SeanWheeler|talk]]) 02:35, 9 June 2014 (UTC)
::::::As I just said in the Mega Evolution talk page, we aren't treating this as official just yet as the leaks were leaked earlier than usual. They usually leak on the 10th of every month--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:40, 9 June 2014 (UTC)
:::::::But according to "Ataro" in a few post above, the release date for CoroCoro this month is on the 13th (not sure if its accurate or not). Usually CoroCoro comes out on the 15th or 16th isn't it, and the leaks gets out starting from around 10th of the month. But, if the release date is early then possibly even the leaks would be out earlier. Also, this wouldn't be the first time that CoroCoro leaks are out before 10th of a month.--[[User:LatS|LatS]] ([[User talk:LatS|talk]]) 11:40, 9 June 2014 (UTC)
::::::::Happens a lot actually of magazines. Scanned manga's that come out every week are actually one week ahead while their official release is after one week in Japan. Probably they caught a early copy from the issue. '''''[[User:KidGuardian|Kid]][[User talk:KidGuardian|Guardian]]''''' 00:59, 10 June 2014 (UTC)

[http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/10/pokemon-omega-ruby-pokemon-alpha-sapphire-release-date-announced/ Official trailer for the games], the scans are definitely legit. The new Megas and character designs are featured. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 17:58, 10 June 2014 (UTC)

== E3 2014 Announcement ==

So a new trailer for ORAS was released yesterday as part of E3 2014. It showed a lot more content, confirmed the CoroCoro leak, and displayed several bits of gameplay, including apparent Mega Evolutions for Groudon & Kyogre, in which their markings glow prominently to match their boxart artwork. I feel that this information should be added to the article, since the trailer seen was official, and therefore verifiable information from a reliable source. Since I am not permitted to edit the ''OmegaRuby & AlphaSapphire'' article, I ask that someone with access to editing add this information in.
[[User:Bowserbros|Bowserbros]] ([[User talk:Bowserbros|talk]]) 18:36, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

== Pokemon.com Screenshots ==

So the official ORAS site up on Pokemon.com has a plethora of screenshots you lot can add to this article.--[[User:Darknesslover5000|Darknesslover5000]] ([[User talk:Darknesslover5000|talk]]) 01:19, 13 June 2014 (UTC)
:Many of these screenshots have been uploaded to the Archives already, haven't been added to the article yet. I'll try to add some soon. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 01:29, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

== Release date for Australia ==

I really don't see any official source in which states it's release date for Australia. The Nintendo Australia website does not have the game listed anywhere, so we don't even know what the actual release date for Australia really is. EB Games isn't a reliable source when it comes to release dates, 'cause they often will get the release dates from sites like Wikipedia or even from here.

Until Nintendo Australia confirms it's release date, I really do think we should change the release date for Australia to '''November 2014'''.[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 18:41, 13 June 2014 (UTC)
:The Australian version of [http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-au/ the official site] clearly says "Coming November 21, 2014!"--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 18:53, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

== Change in infobox ==

Should the info in the infobox be changed from:
"Pokémon Omega Ruby's boxart, featuring Groudon"
to:
"Pokémon Omega Ruby's boxart, featuring Primal Groudon"
and also in the case of Primal Kyogre? Thanks.
[[User:Dinodestroyer|Dinodestroyer]] ([[User talk:Dinodestroyer|talk]]) 19:07, 21 June 2014 (UTC)

== Add trivia section? ==

I have a few things to add now

-These are the second pairs of games to not have "version" at the end.

-These are the second remakes after the Game Corner controversy

-These are the first remakes after the Pokémon Center and Pokémart being merged

I could think of a few more, but these will do.

[[User:SuperShroom63|SuperShroom63]] ([[User talk:SuperShroom63|talk]]) 01:52, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
:The first two aren't notable. In the case of the last one, images seem to have shown that the Poké Mart and Pokémon Center are no longer merged, so imo, it doesn't seem too notable. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 01:57, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
::Oh, this is the first pair of remakes with [insert change made in [[Generation V]] or [[Generation VI]]]! Yeah, not too notable. Although, if there were anything that were notable, this will be the first pair of remakes with {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon and [[Mega Evolution]]s. [[User:Black Metal Warrior|Black Metal Warrior]] ([[User talk:Black Metal Warrior|talk]]) 22:53, 2 July 2014 (UTC)
:::FireRed and LeafGreen were the first pair of remakes to have Steel type Pokémon, but we don't note that. It should be obvious.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 23:40, 2 July 2014 (UTC)

== "To" to "for". ==

I noticed the article says "... Steven Stone, the Mach Bike, and the Acro Bike will return '''to''' the first time since...", when I presume that "for" is meant to be in there instead of "to." Would someone fix this for me, please? [[User:Uncle Edit|He's here! The one and only...Uncle Edit!]] ([[User talk:Uncle Edit|talk]]) 03:19, 9 August 2014 (UTC)
:Corrected. Thanks for pointing that out. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 03:26, 9 August 2014 (UTC)

== Not all Mega Evolutions are on this page that have been revealed ==
Mega Salamence, Mega Metagross, Mega Altaria, and Mega Lopunny all need to be mention after Mega Sableye.--[[User:Hydreigonfan1|Hydreigonfan1]] ([[User talk:Hydreigonfan1|talk]]) 11:13, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
:Taken care of. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 12:43, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
::But they weren't revealed in July issue, only in August, it should be noted in the new paragraph, with the return of Horde Encounters, new Pikachu forms... [[User:Asmod96|Asmod96]] ([[User talk:Asmod96|talk]]) 15:00, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
:::To chime in on this discussion without making another section, it has been a few days since Mega Sharpedo, Mega Gallade, and Mega Camerupt were revealed. Are the admins waiting for confirmation from, for example, Pokemon.com before this makes it into the article? If the CoroCoro leak from this month is enough confirmation, could somebody with access add this to the article? [[User:Superbreeder|Super]][[User talk:Superbreeder|breeder]] 19:27, 15 September 2014 (UTC)

== More Mega Evolutions? ==

Yesterday, the official Pokémon website of Korea accidentally revealed two new mega evolution Pokémon; Mega Slowbro and Mega Audino. Many people like myself questioned if this was real or a scam. It's the official Pokémon site of Korea. More information will come as we get it.
{{unsigned|DJMander}}

== Another Mega Evo Tidbit ==

Sorry to add onto the trend of mentioning the new megas, but currently the paragraph states at least eight Mega Evolutions and then lists ten. I'd fix it myself but of course I can't so could someone just do that for me XD [[User:Azure42|Azure/ChromeVoid42]] ([[User talk:Azure42|talk]]) 18:24, 20 August 2014 (UTC)

== No Steven Stone since Emerald? ==

Um, didn't he appear in B2W2 as a Champion? [[User:Starscream|Starscream]] ([[User talk:Starscream|talk]]) 23:13, 28 August 2014 (UTC)

== Multilingual ==

Could someone add that Nintendo HK and Taiwan have both confirmed the games will (like X/Y) contain all languages on the one card? http://www.nintendo.tw/pressrelease/3ds_20140915oras.htm http://www.nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease/3ds_20140915oras.htm Nowhere seems to have picked up on this, probably because only Nintendo HK/TW bothered to clarify this (since only HK and TW are in a region of their own, without having a local translation). - [[User:BZD|BZD]] ([[User talk:BZD|talk]]) 03:43, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

==Ratings==
The ACB has put up their ratings: [http://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/View.aspx?sid=iuCjUqkFCF6wGgGVuaGmQQ%253d%253d&ncdctx=5HghR30dUhtOc%252fysBQXehvRbWeAhT8S4Y6t4otMG1OPPQsqEgBN79aTC4EFKrSpt Omega Ruby] and [http://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/View.aspx?sid=KgrINBSv5pEmVtrSEn54Rw%253d%253d&ncdctx=5HghR30dUhtOc%252fysBQXeho7s65RvpUipwXyeqAqiiWKxbU3ep%252fT2e2svoiXEbxY6 Alpha Sapphire]. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 01:30, 28 September 2014 (UTC)

== Noteworthy Trivia? ==

I know remake trivia is usually ignored, but I think it would be good to add that Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are the first remakes (Of course, not counting things like Emerald or Platinum) to not feature the original mascot? [[User:ArtistKyurem|ArtistKyurem]] ([[User talk:ArtistKyurem|talk]]) 02:59, 5 October 2014 (UTC)
:It's still Groudon and Kyogre, just in primal reversion. So no, it's not true nor notable (since there's only three pairs, which is too small of a group).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:09, 5 October 2014 (UTC)

== Demo version link ==

I think a link to the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]] should be ''somewhere'' on this page... Maybe just in a See also section at the bottom. Or possibly even as part of [[Template:Core series]]. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 17:20, 20 November 2014 (UTC)
:I'm sure when proper information is begun to be added to the page, there will be a section for the demo. --[[User:S2daam|--samm :D]] 20:39, 20 November 2014 (UTC)
::Why not just unlock the page? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 20:54, 20 November 2014 (UTC)
:::I'd guess they will tomorrow so those of us who can edit can get to work? --[[User:S2daam|--samm :D]] 21:17, 20 November 2014 (UTC)

== "Display" to "Cosplay" ==

It looks like in the Blurb section it says "Pikachu likes to display?!" but on the box it says "Pikachu likes to cosplay?!" I assume this is a typo? --[[User:ArceusVsMew|avm :^)]] ([[User talk:ArceusVsMew|talk]]) 19:16, 2 December 2014 (UTC)
:That was my autocorrect. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 19:26, 2 December 2014 (UTC)
::Ah, okay. --avm :^) 19:35, 2 December 2014 (UTC)

== Prof. Birch chase ==

The page should be edited to note that Prof. Birch is chased by a Shroomish when you get a Johto starter and not a Poochyena. [[User:Hellopio|Hellopio]] ([[User talk:Hellopio|talk]]) 23:16, 6 December 2014 (UTC)

:Also, choosing another starter is ''not'' through BEATING the Elite Four a second time, just through triggering them. I went to go beat them for the second time, and discovered i was woefully unprepared. I then went off on my merry way to go training up to try again, but I eventually ended up in my house in Littleroot again, and the instant I stepped outside the door, Professor Birch was in trouble again. [[User:Zeusfireair|Zeusfireair]] ([[User talk:Zeusfireair|talk]]) 14:20, 12 December 2014 (UTC)

== Split ==

Please split the "Changes from Ruby & Sapphire" with '''Aesthetic changes''', '''Location changes''' and '''Gameplay changes --[[User:HoopsterJohn|HoopsterJohn]] ([[User talk:HoopsterJohn|talk]]) 00:17, 7 December 2014 (UTC)
:Agreed. It's looking a tad overloaded at the moment. Probably a subsection for move changes (TM/HM,) unless that can also be considered a gameplay change. --[[User:Templar|templar]][[User_talk:Templar|(stalk)]] 13:35, 7 December 2014 (UTC)
::Looked it over, and I agree. It will need some serious organization. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 14:30, 7 December 2014 (UTC)
:::You're mention the removal of femele Psychics and Triathltes? --[[User:HoopsterJohn|HoopsterJohn]] ([[User talk:HoopsterJohn|talk]]) 20:28, 16 December 2014 (UTC)
::Done... more or less, it still needs work, but at least the titles are there. I kept a few subsections under "gameplay changes", it would be a mess otherwise (the HeartGold & SoulSilver page comes to mind) .[[User:SaniOKh|SaniOKh]] ([[User talk:SaniOKh|talk]]) 23:14, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

== Access to the Team Magma/Aqua Hideout after beating Tate and Lisa. ==

Iirc, it's blocked off after getting the Gym Badge from Tate and Lisa in Ruby/Sapphire, but it's possible to get items from the hideout even after defeating them in ORAS, regardless of whether it's before beating the Elite Four + Champion, or during the Delta Episode. This is likely to be due to elements in the Delta Episode which require access to it, but perhaps it can be mentioned under "Changes", as well?

It wasn't very obvious to me, until I accidentally returned to the hideout just before getting the gym badge from Wallace. -- [[User:Templar|templar]][[User_talk:Templar|(stalk)]] 13:42, 7 December 2014 (UTC)

== Obtaining Sinnoh and Unova starters ==

The way of obtaining those starters are incorrect. The Unova starters can be obtained AFTER the Delta Episode, and the Sinnoh starters AFTER defeating the Elite 4 the SECOND time. Please correct this! --[[User:HoennLove200|HoennLove200]] ([[User talk:HoennLove200|talk]]) 14:08, 16 December 2014 (UTC)
:Help me understand this... (I don't have ORAS at the moment.) If you beat the Elite Four the first time, then complete the Delta Episode, then beat the Elite Four a second time—without ever talking to Prof Birch in the meantime (unless somewhere in that you ''have'' to?)—are you telling me you could go find Prof Birch on Route 101 and get a choice of all three regional starters all in a row?
:Someone also said (somewhere) you only had to ''challenge'' the Elite Four, not beat them. Are you ''certain'' it's "defeat" and not "challenge"? [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 16:20, 16 December 2014 (UTC)
::From what I can tell each one is triggered specifically by entering and leaving your house again. So, in my case, I got the Johto starters shortly after beating the Elite Four (because I entered and left my house again after interacting with Zinnia) but this comment only JUST reminded me that I could get a Sinnoh starter even though I beat the Delta Episode days ago (because I hadn't reentered my house after leaving—I suppose I won't do so until this question has a definitive answer). I'm assuming that if you did as you suggest, then Professor Birch would give you one starter each time you re-entered and exited your house. But given the differing cutscenes for each gift, I seriously doubt you'd get all three in one go. —[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 22:32, 16 December 2014 (UTC)
:::Got both Johto and Unova starter after beating E4 and Delta Episode the way it was mentioned so this confirms it. Still need to prepare to deal with Sinnoh Starter. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 02:09, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

== Several "changes from the original game" that should go on the main article ==

The [[Ninja Boy (Trainer class)|Ninja Boys]] that hide behind cardboard trees are now optional. Also, two new trainer classes the [[Scuba Diver (Trainer class)| Scuba Diver]] and the [[Free Diver (Trainer class)| Free Diver]] were introduced to allow optional trainer battles to occur while underwater.

Since the problems with [[Double Battle]] exclusive classes had been fixed since the fourth gen, they now have vision ranges of more than one square, meaning, for example, the battle against the first twins of the game Gina and Mia are unavoidable even though the bridges are now three tiles high.

The National Dex is now obtainable after you've just finished beaten Groudon or Kyogre. Thus, the trainers within the [[Victory Road (Hoenn)| Hoenn Victory Road]] had their teams modified to include Pokémon not native to Hoenn. Also, when you obtain the National Dex, it's possible to find Pokémon not within the Hoenn dex on most routes using the DexNav.

Also, Wally and the Elite Four aren't the only trainers to include a Pokémon retroactively added to the Hoenn dex - [[Pokémon Breeder (Trainer class)|Pokémon Breeder]] Lydia of [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]'s Rosalina had been retroactively turned into a Budew. In addition, [[Gabby and Ty]] will eventually evolve their Magnemite into a Magnezone when you rematch them enough times.

Lastly, all the overworld Pikachu had been turned into other Pokémon species for the remake. The only way to see one in-game is to either trade for them, win your first contest (in order to get Cosplay Pikachu), encounter a wild Pikachu in the [[Hoenn Safari Zone]] or encounter the very few trainers who use Pikachu on their teams.

Incidentally, Sky Battles as known from {{gameabbrev6|XY}} does ''not'' appear in these games. It's possible to encounter wild Pokémon in the sky using the Eon Flute, yes, but the battle's treated like a standard battle instead of a Sky Battle and thus, there's no limits on what Pokémon you can bring and what moves you can use.

--[[User:KarjamP|KarjamP]] ([[User talk:KarjamP|talk]]) 22:29, 17 December 2014 (UTC)
:Unavoidable is a wrong word, since you can always just use one Pokémpon. Also, {{smw|Rosalina}} is the wrong franchise. [[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 11:47, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
::It's called a typo (I meant {{p|Roselia}}). Anyway, I was talking about "unavoidable" as in you're forced to fight them if you have two or more Pokémon on you. I know they can be skipped if you only have one Pokémon on your team. --[[User:KarjamP|KarjamP]] ([[User talk:KarjamP|talk]]) 12:10, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
:::Slimey Removed my part that says: Lydia's Roselia is now replaced by Budew thing. --[[User:HoennLove200|HoennLove200]] ([[User talk:HoennLove200|talk]]) 15:28, 4 January 2015 (UTC)

== Clothes ==

So apparently Brendan and May clothes are different colors depending on the game. [[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 09:45, 5 February 2015 (UTC)

== Delta Episode ==

So far I haven't seen any kind of article dedicated to detailing the [[Delta Episode]], but it is a pretty noteworthy portion of the game. Was this going to be worked on, or has it been something that would end up being a stub? --{{unsigned|CWallace}}
:It's a {{bp|Project Games|high priority}}, it's just that no one's gotten around to it. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 04:39, 20 February 2015 (UTC)
::I'm new to the Bulbapedia community, who has permissions to create new pages? --[[User: CWallace |C. Wallace]] ''[[User talk: CWallace |Shout out!]]'' 04:58, 20 February 2015 (UTC)
:::{{bp|Autoconfirmed users}}. I've just stubbed it out with the bare bones, so anyone who has the will to expand it can edit it now. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 05:15, 20 February 2015 (UTC)
::::Thanks, I've started working on it. It seems like there is a lot of valuable info on the [[Zinnia]] page. --[[User: CWallace |C. Wallace]] ''[[User talk: CWallace |Shout out!]]'' 05:51, 20 February 2015 (UTC)

== Completing Pokédex ==

I'm sorry this isn't really related to the wiki was just searching for some people who knew what they were talking about.
I was wondering if there was any way to complete the national Pokédex without use of the GTS. I thought probably not but using GTS feels like going against the whole point of "gotta catch em all". So if I can that would be great. I know there is poke bank but that costs money. Then there is action replay which is for cheaters.
My friend code is 0731-4795-7660
[[User:608 esaj|608 esaj]] ([[User talk:608 esaj|talk]]) 23:22, 17 March 2015 (UTC)
:The [[List of Pokémon by availability]] says that the National Pokédex can only be completed with X, Y, Omega Ruby, '''and''' Alpha Sapphire. You'll have to trade at some point. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:58, 17 March 2015 (UTC)
Okay so i have to have both X and Y and both Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire?
Also in the [[List of Pokémon by availability]] is says FS in the corner. What does that mean? i think it means friend safari but im not positive
[[User:608 esaj|608 esaj]] ([[User talk:608 esaj|talk]]) 14:30, 18 March 2015 (UTC)
Also it says Ditto can be caught in Mirage Cave or Mirage Forest but when I go there it says I have caught every possible Pokémon. Any idea where I can get a ditto? Also I want to get a shiny ditto for the Masuda Method but I don't know what gender it needs to be.
[[User:608 esaj|608 esaj]] ([[User talk:608 esaj|talk]]) 19:34, 20 March 2015 (UTC)

== Change our abbreviation? ==
According to both [[Pokémon.com]] and the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]], the official abbreviation is "ΩRαS". I know "ORAS" is easier to type, but isn't "Pokemon" over "Pokémon"? And we still use the latter because it's official. I'm not saying we should change it right away, but it's something we should think about. [[User:Technickal|Technickal]] ([[User talk:Technickal|talk]]) 14:22, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
:The thing is, ORAS is at least as valid an abbreviation as "ΩRαS". It's the difference between abbreviating "Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire" vs "Ω Ruby and α Sapphire". (Though technically, the official titles don't ''actually'' use either "Ω" or "α"; in short, Pokemon.com is just stylizing the "abbreviation".) But the thing is, I don't think we should expect people to be familiar enough with Greek letters to easily understand "ΩRαS". For that reason alone, I think we should definitely prefer "ORAS".
:Also, FWIW, I don't think abbreviations like GSC, RSE, etc. have generally seen official use. To my knowledge, "ΩRαS" may be the first. By this I mean to say, if we've been using abbreviations for our own convenience thus far, I don't know if we should care too much about "ΩRαS" now. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 14:56, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
::ORAS is used in [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/oras/ some official URLs], which is why we went with it rather than ΩRαS. I wouldn't be opposed to using ΩRαS though. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 14:59, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
:::Hmm...I guess we'll leave it for now. Technically "[[Pokémon X and Y|XY]]" is the first official abbreviation, but that doesn't really count since it's...you know...not really an abbreviation. "DP" could also count; it was used on some seasons of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, but I don't know if it also would apply to the games or just the anime. Thanks for your replies. [[User:Technickal|Technickal]] ([[User talk:Technickal|talk]]) 15:38, 10 May 2015 (UTC)

== Fuss over wording of "additional moves and items" bullet point. ==

Creating this here to prevent an edit war. I had originally phrased it to include the words "backwards compatibility" mode, yet it was changed to the current wording be more "concise and clear". I've eventually altered it to a variation of the same words I used when I've already added the example because of "awkward wording", only for it to be reverted by Glik.

When I said "awkward wording", I really should've said "inaccurate" - the game really does fallback in a sort of a "backwards compatibility" mode called the "Kalos ruleset" whenever the games communicate with copies of [[Pokémon X and Y]]. Technically, it's not that the items are incompatible to X and Y. It's the fact that they're forbidden within the so-called "Kalos ruleset".

I would've changed it back to my wording and change the words "backwards compatibility" (which I do admit to being jargon) to "Kalos ruleset" if it wasn't for my concerns of starting an edit war. --[[User:KarjamP|KarjamP]] ([[User talk:KarjamP|talk]]) 00:20, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
:Battle formats aren't the only form of inter-game communication. The additions are incompatible, regardless of any compatibility mode, because they don't exist within X and Y's code. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 00:30, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
::That may be so, but even then, it's technically still a form of "backwards compatibility" since the game, itself, is programmed to prevent Pokémon holding those items and Pokémon with those moves from being used within any sort of "communication" between these games and X and Y. I know enough of computers to know that's the most likely method used to stop them from being used within communication between these games, as for all we know, if it weren't for the existence of that "backwards compatibility" mode, automatically enabled when the games tries to communicate with copies of X and Y, Pokémon with those move and items could still be traded even though they aren't programmed into X and Y, resulting in those Pokémon knowing glitch moves and holding onto glitch items as long as they're within X and Y.

::This is possible between {{gameabbrev1|RBY}} and {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}, where via a use of glitches, it's possible to trick the game into allowing you to trade Pokémon introduced within the second gen, as well as Pokémon knowing moves that only exist from second gen onward, into a first gen game. Since they're obviously not programmed into the game, they transform into glitch Pokémon and glitch moves, respectively. --[[User:KarjamP|KarjamP]] ([[User talk:KarjamP|talk]]) 09:26, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
:::This "backwards compatability" is simply irrelevant in the trivia. The point that trivia was nested under said ''"These are the only pair of remakes where:"''. For that format, you should pretty much just say "This is the difference/unique thing" and move on. If you want to mention the ramifications of this unique thing within the game or within the generation, that belongs elsewhere (like, for instance, on [[trade]], {{m|Precipice Blades}}, and [[Mega Stone]]). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 09:42, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
:::: I was just about to post that it was just me being nitpicky (as usual) about something I perceived as inaccurate. I was convinced to leave this alone when the one who had originally changed it into its current wording told me, via my own talk page, told me his reasons behind doing that. As I said, it's just a fuss over something I was being nitpicky about. --[[User:KarjamP|KarjamP]] ([[User talk:KarjamP|talk]]) 09:48, 24 August 2015 (UTC)

== Latias/Latios ==

Why are [[Latias]] and [[Latios]] not in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Version-exclusive Pokémon]]? --'''[[User:Det|Det]][[User talk:Det|talk]]''' 18:34, 8 July 2016 (UTC)
:I'm guessing it's because each one is available in the opposite version via the [[Eon Ticket]]. Not sure whether that should count, since it's event-only, but it's a possibility. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 19:12, 8 July 2016 (UTC)

== Question ==

What does it mean by "6 Kalos Starters" and "6 Kanto Starters"? No core series game has more than 3 starters. If you count evolutions, then there would be 9 of each.

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== Z-Withdraw ==

Does it raise the defense stat 2 stages, or just one? This needs to be specified within the article. [[User:LukeDaDiggityDog|LukeDaDiggityDog]] ([[User talk:LukeDaDiggityDog|talk]]) 23:09, 29 May 2017 (UTC)

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== Roselia... ==

My {{p|Roselia}} was put in the Pokémon Daycare, after it had evolved from {{p|Budew}}. I left it there at Lv.14 and when I took it out at Lv.50, I had found that the [[Move]]s it knew had changed. By the way, the [[HM]] move {{m|Cut|it knew}} was also changed. Anyway, I went to the [[Move relearner]] because I wanted to get {{m|Leech Seed}} back, but when I got there, it wasn't on the list. So can somebody nice explain this to me. [[User:Tesh|TESH]][[User Talk:Tesh|TALK]][[User:Tesh/Sandbox|SAND]] 21:46, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

P.S. I evolved my Roselia into {{p|Roserade}} but it did not make a difference when I tried to have it remember it's move.

:If you evolved it, then yes it makes a difference. :< Roserade cannot learn Leech Seed - look it up. [[User:TinaTheKirlia|Tina]][[User talk:TinaTheKirlia|The]][[Kirlia (Pokémon)|Kirlia]] ♥ 22:15, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

::Ok, but what about before? [[User:Tesh|TESH]][[User Talk:Tesh|TALK]][[User:Tesh/Sandbox|SAND]] 22:16, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
:::Roserade doesn't have Leech Seed on its level up list, but Roselia does. It's always like that for Stone evolvers, always has been. As for forgetting Cut, well that's weird. '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 22:56, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

:::Pokemon forget HMs in the Daycare, yes. My Vaporeon lost Surf several times while I was breeding her. [[User:TinaTheKirlia|Tina]][[User talk:TinaTheKirlia|The]][[Kirlia (Pokémon)|Kirlia]] ♥ 23:16, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Ok, thanks for clearing that up for me, I was a bit confused. Thank you to: Tina and TTEchinda. [[User:Tesh|TESH]][[User Talk:Tesh|TALK]][[User:Tesh/Sandbox|SAND]] 07:23, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Is it worth mentioning that HM users could not go into daycare at all in RBY? [[User:Zurqoxn|Zurqoxn]] 22:07, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

== "Near Saffron" ==

Isn't, uh, Route 5 near Saffron? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]][[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 18:58, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

On the way to Saffron. <big>[[User:Tesh|'''TESH''']][[User Talk:Tesh|'''TALK''']][[User:Tesh/Other|'''FUN''']]</big> 20:48, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

== Useful ==

In Gen III, if you put a Pokémon in the Daycare, you can go to one of the sand slopes, like in the desert, and if you tape down the up button and leave your system on on the charger, it will level them up easy. (Yes, I know about the disadvantages, but it is technically legal and also free, no Replay). [[User:Theininen|Theininen]] 02:56, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
:You can also do that in Gen. IV with the floor panels in [[Fuego Ironworks]]. But how would that fit into the article? --[[User:Clorox|Clorox]] ([[User talk:Clorox|diskussion]]) 01:33, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

==Happyness?==
In Gen IV does this affect happyness in any way? I think i remember my chimeco having max ahppyness, then after it got out of the daycare, it was at 2 small hearts (this might be because I boxed it for about 6 hours) So I'm just wondering if this affects happyness in any way [[User:SLE_aman|SLE_aman]]

'"They don't seem to like each other very much."
Egg produced ~19.8% of the time every 256 steps. Caused by both parents having the same OT data and being a different species. This is the slowest Egg production rate.

"The two prefer to play with other Pokemon than each other."
Will never produce an Egg. Caused most often by having the same gender parents in the Daycare, or trying to breed Pokemon not in the same Egg group.

"The two seem to get along."
Egg produced ~49.5% of the time every 256 steps. Message due to having matching OT data and being the same species or having different OT data and being different species.

"The two seem to get along very well."
Egg produced ~69.3% of the time every 256 steps. Message due to both parents having different OT data and being the same species. Best Egg rate.'

I'll stick it in about a week if no one else does but i'm too lazy to rewrite it now or add anything else... sorry [[User:Kanjo|Kanjo]] 00:06, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

== Name ==

In Gen IV, it's called the "Pokémon Day-Care". Official name or wait for HGSS's name? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:20, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
:Just wait... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:35, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

== HMs can be forgotten? ==
Can it delete HMs in RBY? If so, then wouldn't that fix the problem about HMs not being possible to erase in those games?--[[User:Goukazaru|Gou]] 21:07, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

== What the? ==

What's the HSOWA picture doing here?--[[User:Makupe|Makupe]] 14:05, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
:Illustrating the most recent day care to be released with a touch of humor. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 05:47, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

== Reggie's Daycare ==
Doesn't that count as one that has appeared in Sinnoh? [[User:PlanetWalker|PlanetWalker]] 03:39, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

== Hostage Pokemon ==

I went to the daycare in Pearl version and I talked to the wife behind the counter, who sends me to the husband, who just keeps talking about the daycare checker app he gave me. I have 2 pkmn and an egg in there but i dont see them in the play area (am i supposed to?) they're just in there leveling up when i could be putting ditto to use with another partner.. I tried emptying my party to accommodate three. what am i doing wrong? how do i get the old couple to give me my pkmn back? thx [[User:LoneCubone|LoneCubone]] 12:36, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
:Did you check to see if there is an egg? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 12:38, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
::Where should I check? The daycare app shows the two pkmn and an egg in between them. [[User:LoneCubone|LoneCubone]] 19:26, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Did you talk to the old man outside of the day care? --[[User:Mr.lol|Mr.lol]] 19:28, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
::::Lol thank you. silly me. [[User:LoneCubone|LoneCubone]] 14:13, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
:::::the guy in the daycare that gives the app is a random guy. the usband is outside in blue, if you have an egg, he will face the middle road, and in d/p/pt the pokemon dont appear in the enclosure, likely due to lazy programers, or aking up too much data :s ;)--[[User:Ben7229|Ben7229]] 18:04, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

== EGG ==

i;m playing chrystal and i went in to drop off ditto and quilava, and the old guy gave me a random egg, and i'd never been their b4 and i havent used cheats or anythin, any ideas? btw, i dont have egg token or whatever it was called--[[User:Ben7229|Ben7229]] 18:06, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
btw it just hatched into a smoochum with the moves pound, lick and dizzy punch. was the dizzy punch egg a default event rather than an item event in english crystal?--[[User:Ben7229|Ben7229]] 18:08, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
:You got the Odd Egg... that's perfectly normal. You get it in English Crystal just by talking to the old guy for the first time. ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 18:13, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

== HM moves not forgotten? ==

In which generation? I just tested in SS with my HM Slave Tentacool, and it forgot Waterfall and learned Acid while in the daycare. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 06:21, 21 April 2010 (UTC)

== Loading Issues ==

Is it me, or does this page not load properly? The logo doesn't appear and all of the links at the top such as my contributions and talk page have all been moved to the left of the page. (Every other page works just fine...) [[User:FrozenStrategy|FrozenStrategy]] 14:07, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:It might be just you, it loads fine for me (even on my craptacular work computer). --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 14:47, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

== Level gain? ==

It seems that the most important thing is missing on this page, when the Pokémon will level up!
Is it a xp per step gain, or is it time based?
--[[User:Phil832|Phil832]] 14:51, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
:I'm pretty sure it's one EXP per step. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 15:08, 1 September 2011 (UTC)

== Happiness gain ==

What happens to a Pokemon's happiness when put in the day care? I checked the Happiness page, and it said that it will gain happiness when it levels up. Does this also apply to the Day Care? [[User:Tk3141|Tk3141]] 14:36, 4 March 2012 (UTC)
:No. Happiness is not gained in the day care. I don't think it is lost either though. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 14:39, 4 March 2012 (UTC)

== Effort Values ==

Worth mentioning that another downside to the Day Care is that Pokémon don't receive EVs? - [[User:Poikins|'''poi''']][[User talk:Poikins|'''kins''']] 21:42, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
:EVs are recieved by defeating Pokemon in battle. Why would people think they recieve them from the daycare? [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:26, 22 March 2012 (UTC)
::People who don't know what EVs are might benefit from learning of the worth of leveling up through battling instead of the Day Care. I didn't know for the longest time. - [[User:Poikins|'''poi''']][[User talk:Poikins|'''kins''']] 04:31, 22 March 2012 (UTC)

== New moves learned ==

I left an Eevee at the day care to breed for a while. It leveled up from 14 to 21 by the time I finished breeding it, so it learned Growl in that time. But according to the article, the topmost move is deleted to make room for new moves. Eevee started with Tackle, Tail Whip, Helping Hand, and Sand Attack and when I got it back it knew Tackle, Helping Hand, Sand Attack, and Growl. Tackle wasn't deleted. Does the day care not delete the topmost move if it's the only attack move? --[[User:Blubee|Blubee]] ([[User talk:Blubee|talk]]) 06:31, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
:Nevermind. The topmost move was Tail Whip, the article confused me by listing Tackle first. --[[User:Blubee|Blubee]] ([[User talk:Blubee|talk]]) 06:56, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

== Move Replacement in the Day Care ==

On the [[Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_breeding#Breeding_moves_glitch.3F|breeding talk page]], there was discussion of Pokémon forgetting moves. It was discovered that a Pokémon's moveset isn't updated until it is withdrawn from the daycare, meaning it can pass on moves which would be overwritten if it were to be withdrawn immediately after picking up the egg.

I hypothesize that the Day Care functions like a mini PC box, but when you talk to the Day Care Lady, a special script runs which checks the step tally and checks that number against the EXP of any stored Pokémon. If the number of steps would result in a level gain, it would subtract the difference and run again until no more levels are gained, and finally if any Pokémon would gain levels, report them to the player. If you choose to withdraw a Pokémon, it is at that point when the changes are actually applied, meaning EXP is added, levels gained, and moves replaced. Can anyone think of a way to check/verify this through testing? --[[User:GARY-DOS|GARY-DOS]] ([[User talk:GARY-DOS|talk]]) 05:02, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
:I don't know why the exact process really even matters...?
:If you want to clarify, for the sake of breeding, that Pokemon's moves don't change until they're withdrawn (one: ''that'''s about all you need to say; and two:) that belongs on the {{pkmn|breeding}} page, not here. In the big picture (as is relayed here), that's not actually important. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:15, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

== Near Nacrene City in Unova ==

In the article under the headline ''In the Anime'', it says that a Pokémon Day Care is located "near [[Nacrene City]] in [[Unova]]". It is sort of true. In [[BW013]], which takes place between the [[BW012|episode featuring the Pokémon Day Care]] and the [[BW014|episode where Ash and his friends arrives in Nacrene City]], [[Cilan]] says that they only have to cross one more mountain in order to reach Nacrene City. I wouldn't quite call that "near", though it depends on which perspective you put it in. [[User:Torr3|Torr3]] ([[User talk:Torr3|talk]]) 02:24, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
:I'm not sure what word or phrasing would be more appropriate than "near" in this case. While it is hard to to precisely estimate the day care's location since no route or anything was provided, I don't think it's entirely misleading to call it "near". '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 19:54, 17 August 2015 (UTC)

== Calculation ==

The Calculation for price of taking pokemon out of daycare is L x 100 + 100. L = Number of levels gained. This would be nice trivia, but I don't know how to create extra topics. [[User:LukeDaDiggityDog|LukeDaDiggityDog]] ([[User talk:LukeDaDiggityDog|talk]]) 20:01, 27 May 2017 (UTC)
:This is already covered well enough by the article. The math is not complex enough that the page needs a full equation. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 20:18, 27 May 2017 (UTC)
:Sorry, I didn't see that. [[User:LukeDaDiggityDog|LukeDaDiggityDog]] ([[User talk:LukeDaDiggityDog|talk]]) 16:27, 29 May 2017 (UTC)

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==Should we delete this?==

This is a "community-driven POKÉMON Encyclopedia." What on earth does the 3DS have to do with Pokémon? There are no Pokémon-related games on the 3DS. I understand that it is made by [[Nintendo]], but by that logic, we should have articles for the Game & Watch, NES, SNES, and Virtual Boy. The Virtual Boy is especially noteworthy because it is a portable system, so a Pokémon release was highly likely before it was retired. Especially with the 3DS attempting to use 3D effects like the Virtual Boy did, it is likely that the 3DS will be retired quickly as well with no Pokémon titles. I am in favor of deleting this until a Pokémon-related game is announced. --[[User:GoldenSandslash15|GoldenSandslash15]] 14:42, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
:Don't be silly. =P--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 16:09, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
: There already is a 3DS Pokemon game announced, it's that game that teaches Japanese people to type using "English." Besides I honestly doubt the 3DS will be a complete failure like the Virtual Boy was. The 3DS will be here to stay and there will be other Pokemon games. --[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 16:25, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
::Additionally (and this should probably be mentioned in the article), early reports on what was then only known as the successor to the DS specifically mentioned The Pokémon Company as having gotten special priority in receiving the software development kit for the 3DS. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 16:30, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
::Dman, I'm pretty sure ''Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS!'' is for the DS line, not 3DS. But yeah, consoles these days don't fail like they did back then.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 16:32, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
::: Well that's just confusing then, I mean Serebii says at Nintendo's Conference regarding the 3DS a new Pokemon DS game was announced. I guess at the time I figured it was for the 3DS since it made sense, but now that I think about it and reread it, probably not, considering it comes packaged with a Keyboard (which will most likely utilize the GBA slot in some fashion). I guess I got mixed up, and maybe I was a little too hopeful there would be a 3DS Pokemon Game sooner rather than later. My other point stands though as does AndyPKMN's point. --[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 19:12, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
::::The new Pokémon Typing Game can be played on the original DS/Lite/DSi/XL. {{unsigned|GoldenSandslash15}}
:::::It is also noteable that the old ds games can be played on the 3ds {{unsigned|Ash0011}}

== Countdown ==

Is it possible that we could put a countdown for the 3ds--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 23:55, 21 January 2011 (UTC)
:It's possible, but not needed. The 3DS is not strictly Pokémon related, and there aren't even any 3-D Pokémon games announced for it right now. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 00:02, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
::yes but it will be compatible with old ds games.--[[User:Ash0011|Ash0011]] 21:59, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
:::It's still not strictly for Pokémon. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 22:03, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
::::Also, we didn't have a countdown for the DSi, so I don't see why we would have one for the 3DS. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 22:17, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::There is no reason why we can't. But currently, we are counting down to BW. Let that one run out and we'll consider this. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 22:18, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

== N. American Release ==

When I was in Gamestop the other day I saw a poster for the 3DS and it said it was released on the 24th. I live in Canada is there something I'm missing or is it different then we are assuming? --[[User:Rucario64|Rucario]][[User Talk:Rucario64|64]] 13:29, 26 February 2011 (UTC)

== X and Y ==

Add [[Pokémon X and Y Versions]] to the list of games :3 --[[User:PenblooeR|Pen]][[User talk:PenblooeR|BlooeR]] 13:53, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

== The newest 3DS, New 3DS ==

Is it too early to mention the newest 3DS the "New 3DS" ?[[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 06:02, 31 August 2014 (UTC)
:Let's wait until we get more facts. We only know so little about it. --[[User:Rikeo|リック]][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|EO]] ([[User talk:Rikeo|オープン for discussion]]) 06:07, 31 August 2014 (UTC)
::The New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL should both get their own articles. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:33, 31 August 2014 (UTC)
:::Since the name is the same, should we do something like "Nintendo 3DS (Model B)" or something? After all, if the name is the same, then how would we properly create a new article without misdirecting users? --[[User:Super goku|Super goku]] ([[User talk:Super goku|talk]]) 03:26, 1 September 2014 (UTC)
::::We should probably wait for the official name to be released. --[[User:Rikeo|リック]][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|EO]] ([[User talk:Rikeo|オープン for discussion]]) 04:11, 1 September 2014 (UTC)

== Cameo ==

Doesn't it cameo in one of the Pokemon Centers in Sun/Moon, with 2 youngsters trading? [[User:LukeDaDiggityDog|LukeDaDiggityDog]] ([[User talk:LukeDaDiggityDog|talk]]) 17:56, 27 May 2017 (UTC)

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|name2=Pokémon Moon
|jname=ポケットモンスターサン
|jname2=ポケットモンスタームーン
|boxart=Sun EN boxart.png
|boxart2=Moon EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Sun's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Solgaleo}}
|caption2=Pokémon Moon's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Lunala}}
|jbox=Sun JP boxart.png
|jbox2=Moon JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Pokémon Sun Japanese boxart
|jcaption2=Pokémon Moon Japanese boxart
|category=RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation VII]] [[core series]]
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|link_method=[[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Network]], [[Infrared|IR]]
|release_date_ja=November 18, 2016
|release_date_au=November 18, 2016
|release_date_eu=November 23, 2016
|release_date_na=November 18, 2016
|release_date_kr=November 18, 2016
|release_date_hk=November 18, 2016
|release_date_tw=November 18, 2016
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=7
|acb=PG
|oflc=PG
|grb=ALL
|gsrr=6+
|staff=no
|stafflink=Staff of Pokémon Sun and Moon
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon.co.jp]
|website_en=[http://pokemon-sunmoon.com Official site] [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-sun-and-pokemon-moon/ Pokémon.com] [http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pokemon-sun-3ds Nintendo.com (Sun)] [http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pokemon-moon-3ds Nintendo.com (Moon)]
}}
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'''Pokémon Sun''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターサン''' ''Pocket Monsters Sun'') and '''Pokémon Moon''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタームーン''' ''Pocket Monsters Moon'') are the primary [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VII]] and are set in the [[Alola]] region. The games are available on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].

The games were announced worldwide on the {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}} of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, February 27, 2016, at 12 am JST by [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] through [[Nintendo Direct]]. The paired versions were released worldwide on November 18, 2016, except in Europe where they were released on November 23, 2016. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

==Plot==
{{Spoilers}}
Unlike any other main games series, the game begins with a video call made by [[Professor Kukui]] to the {{player}}. Professor Kukui helps create a {{ga|Trainer Card|Trainer Passport}} for the player before the player and the mother move from [[Kanto]] to [[Alola]]. Meanwhile, at roughly the same time, [[Lillie|a young girl]] is seen escaping what seems to be a lab with {{p|Cosmog|an unidentified Pokémon}} in her bag. As she gets cornered by the workers in the area, the Pokémon teleports itself and the girl away from the lab and away from danger.

Three months later, the player, along with the mother and {{p|Meowth}}, are enjoying their new home on [[Melemele Island]] as Professor Kukui enters their home and takes the player to meet the [[Island Kahuna|island kahuna]] in [[Iki Town]] to get his/her [[starter Pokémon]]. As they reach Iki Town, the kahuna is nowhere to be found, so Kukui sends the player to the [[Mahalo Trail]] in hopes of finding the kahuna. On the trail, the player spots the girl that escaped the lab and follows her to the Plank Bridge.

The Pokémon that the girl was holding escapes her bag as they reach the Plank Bridge, happy about the new environment it is in. Suddenly, a flock of {{p|Spearow}} attack the defenseless Pokémon, leaving the girl worrying and asking the player to save her friend [[Nebby]]. Even as the player had no Pokémon to battle the Spearow, the player rushes in and guards Nebby from harm before Nebby uses its power to destroy the bridge. Before the player and Nebby fall to their doom, {{p|Tapu Koko}} flies through the Spearow and bring the pair back to safely. Thankful for rescuing Nebby, the girl gives the player a {{key|VII|Sparkling Stone}} that appeared after Tapu Koko's departure.

The player and the girl then return to Iki Town and get greeted by Kukui. Kukui introduces the girl as his lab assistant, Lillie, before the kahuna, [[Hala]], returns from resolving a problem on the island. After Lillie explains the encounter she and the player had with Tapu Koko, Hala gets touched by the moment and gives the player the choice to choose {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}}, or {{p|Popplio}} as their starter Pokémon. After a short ceremony with the player and the new Pokémon, Kukui gives the player a [[Pokédex]] and sends him/her to the mother to show off the new Pokémon.

Hala's grandson, [[Hau]], then appears in the town and challenges the player to a battle using the Pokémon that is weak to the player's starter. After the battle, Hala takes the player's sparkling stone and invites the player to a festival the following day. The next day, Kukui stops by the player's house again and takes him to {{rt|1|Alola}} so he can teach him/her how to catch Pokémon. Kukui then lets the player train before going to the festival.

At the festival, Hala and Kukui reveal that it is an event where Pokémon battles are held in honor of the [[Guardian deities|Guardian Pokémon]] in Alola. Hau and the player battle once again in honor of Tapu Koko, and this time the entire town watches, including Lillie, the player's mother and Meowth. After Tapu Koko approves of the battling, Hala returns the sparkling stone, which is now converted into a [[Z-Ring]]. Hala explains the Z-Ring's powers and the [[Z-Crystal]]s that can only be acquired by participating in the [[island challenge]], where the player must travel to all four of Alola's islands to become the island challenge champion. Afterwards, the player then returns home to prepare for the next day.

The next day, Lillie visits the player and the two head to Kukui's lab. In the lab, Kukui upgrades the player's Pokédex into a [[Rotom Pokédex]] and explains more about the island challenge, which includes taking trials and getting recognized by each island kahuna. Before taking any trials, the player must attend the [[Pokémon academy|Trainers' School]] to learn the basics of battling. Luckily, the player is able to take on the teacher's assignments and the player is able to take [[Trial Captain|Captain]] [[Ilima]]'s trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. After beating the teacher in battle, Ilima invites the player to [[Hau'oli City]] after the player trains some more.

When the player meets up with Ilima, two {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s appear, but they appear to be minor threats to Ilima. After a quick lesson from the player and Ilima, the Grunts flee and Ilima heals the player's Pokémon before challenging the player to a battle himself. After the battle, Ilima gets impressed by the player's team and allows the player to attempt his trial. On the way to Verdant Cavern, a wild {{p|Delibird}} drags the player to the {{al|Berry fields}} as more Team Skull Grunts are causing trouble with other people. The Grunts get defeated by the player, and they announce to mess with Ilima's trial.

As the player makes it to Verdant Cavern, Ilima explains the rules of the trial and let's the player attempt it. Midway into the trial, the Grunts from earlier challenge the player again and get defeated. The Grunts bother a wild Pokémon in the area, unwittingly helping the player complete the next section of the trial. As the player almost completes the trial, {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Gumshoos}}{{sup/7|S}}/Totem {{p|Raticate}}{{sup/7|M}} ambushes the player and challenges the player to a battle. Upon defeat of the Pokémon, the player completes the trial.

After hearing that Lillie has gone missing, the player heads to {{rt|3|Alola}} and into [[Melemele Meadow]], where the player finds Lillie. Lillie again loses Nebby and the player has to go find it. After finding Nebby, the player returns to Lillie and leave the meadow to be greeted by Hau and Kukui. After hearing that Hau and the player passed their first trial, Kukui sends the player back to Iki Town for their grand trial with island kahuna Hala.

After defeating Hala, the player receives another Z-Crystal and is given a [[Poké Ride|Ride Pager]] in order to [[Poké Ride|ride Pokémon]] like {{p|Tauros}} in the Alola region. The player makes way to the next island, [[Akala Island]]. On Akala Island, the player attends the trials of [[Lana]], [[Kiawe]], and [[Mallow]] before battling island kahuna [[Olivia]]. On Akala Island, the player once again encounters [[Team Skull]] and encounters new people like a neglected member of Team Skull named [[Gladion]] who owns a Pokémon called {{p|Type: Null}}, and [[Hapu]], a wanderer traveling the region with her {{p|Mudsdale}}. After defeating the island kahuna, [[Faba]] invites the player and Hau to [[Aether Paradise]].

At Aether Paradise, the player and Hau meets the [[Aether Foundation]] President [[Lusamine]] and learn that the company is responsible for making Aether Paradise a sanctuary for abused Pokémon. In the middle of the meeting, a [[Ultra Beast|weird creature]] from [[Ultra Space|another universe]] attacks the player and after a short battle retreats to its own world. Lusamine becomes interested in the odd creature and sends the duo to [[Ula'ula Island]] to complete their island challenge.

On Ula'ula Island, the player prepares for the trials of [[Sophocles]] and [[Acerola]]. While taking these trials, the player learns about a {{al|Pokémon League}} under construction and is challenged to participate in it as soon as the player completes the Island Challenge. After completing the two trials, the player meets the Team Skull leader [[Guzma]] and visits their base at [[Po Town]]. After defeating the team in Po Town, Police officer [[Nanu]] and Acerola thank the player for rescuing a stolen {{p|Yungoos}} and head to the [[Aether House]].

Upon entering the house, Hau tells the player that Team Skull's Admin, [[Plumeria]], kidnapped Lillie and Nebby. Gladion overhears the conversation and demands Hau and the player to travel with him to the ferry terminal for their next destination. Before the trio leave, Nanu challenges the player as an island kahuna. Nanu gives the player another Z-Crystal and asks Gladion what he is depending on Team Skull for before departing. Gladion reveals to the player and Hau that they have to return to Aether Paradise to rescue Lillie and Nebby. Despite the crazy story, the player and Hau tag with Gladion to Aether Paradise.

At Aether Paradise, employees begin to attack the team as they believe they are intruders. They eventually reach Faba and Faba indeed hints that there is something unusual about Aether Foundation. After a battle from the player, Faba redirects the trio to the lower level of Aether Paradise, with the trio unaware that it is a trap to buy time. After learning of the trap, they head back up to find Faba, who brought reinforcements to battle them. [[Wicke]] then appears to them and says that Lillie might be with the President, but it would be hard to get to them. Faba then ambushes them again with more employees. The team defeat the employees and Faba again, resulting in Faba giving them access to the president's office.

The trio then spot Team Skull and Guzma in front of where they need to go. Gladion immediately takes on Guzma while Hau and the player take out the Grunts. After taking out the Grunts, Guzma takes down Gladion and the player takes his place in battle. Guzma gets defeated by the player again and is forced to let the team move onwards. The player then runs into Lusamine and Lillie. The player witnesses a darker side of Lusamine and learns that Nebby is being sacrificed to bring back {{p|Nihilego|the beast from earlier}}. Lillie tries to reason with her mother, but fails to do so, resulting in the player going after Lusamine.

Gladion and Hau catch up to the player and Gladion tells his mother not to open the Ultra Wormhole, but again, Lusamine ignores her children and opens the wormhole anyways. This results in many Ultra Beasts being spread out in Alola. With the help of Guzma, Lusamine tries to put a stop to the team, but they put both of the villains and the beast to a stop. As the Ultra Wormhole closes, Guzma, Lusamine, and the beast retreat to [[Ultra Space]] while Lillie checks on Nebby, who has now [[Evolution|transformed]] into a {{p|Cosmoem|new form}}.

The next day, Gladion gives Lillie the {{key|VII|Moon Flute}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{key|VII|Sun Flute}}{{sup/7|M}} and helps the player and Lillie get to the final Island of Alola, [[Poni Island]] and recommends finding the island kahuna. The player and Lillie eventually find Hapu again, who reveals the island has no kahuna. The three then travel to the [[Ruins of Hope]] where {{p|Tapu Fini}} grants Hapu the honor of becoming Poni Island's new kahuna after they both teamed up to battle an Ultra Beast. Hapu then talks about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} and how there needs to be a ceremony at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} involving two particular flutes. Lillie shows Hapu the flute Gladion gave her and are told the other flute is on [[Exeggutor Island]]. Lillie and the player then head to Exeggutor Island to obtain Lillie's flute counterpart.

After the player takes the other flute, the player and Lillie return to Poni Island and head to the Altar. On the way to the Altar, they get ambushed by Team Skull. Team Skull battles the player in order to try and get them to talk about where Guzma disappeared to, but Plumeria puts a stop to the battling. Plumeria apologizes for her actions and let's them continue onwards in hopes of rescuing Guzma. Soon after, Hapu challenges the player to a Grand Trial and the player attends another trial soon after. With both trials complete, the player completes the island challenge. The only thing left to do is to rescue Lusamine and Guzma from Ultra Space.

The player and Lillie reach the Altar and both prepare to play their flutes and either wait until dawn{{sup/7|S}} or dusk{{sup/7|M}} to summon the Legendary Pokémon. After playing their flutes, an odd power in the Altar forms and takes Lillie's bag to the source of the power. Nebby is taken from the bag and evolves into Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}}. With its new power, Nebby takes Lillie and the player to Ultra Space. The two then run into Guzma, who seems to be possessed by the ultra beasts. Lillie continues to find her mother, and soon the two find Lusamine with the creature called {{p|Nihilego}}. Lillie again tries convince her mother to return, but Lusamine eventually pushes her daughter's buttons and even calls her ugly. Lusamine calls out a captured Nihilego and merges with it, leaving the player to battle Lusamine until Nebby separates Lusamine and Nihilego from each other. Nebby then grabs the trapped people and brings them to the Altar, where Hapu takes Lusamine and Guzma to safely.

Nebby, still wanting to travel with Lillie and the player, gets rejected by Lillie as she believes that Nebby will not be able to get the adventures it wants with her as she is not a real trainer. Lillie then recommends Nebby should be captured by the player. The player gets into a battle with Nebby and eventually captures it. Lillie is thankful that Nebby will now be taken care of by its new parent and leaves to help out her mother. Nanu then appears at the Altar to let the player know that the next step is to battle all four kahunas in a row. However, with the new {{al|Pokémon League}} opened in [[Mount Lanakila]] on Ula'ula Island, Nanu takes the player there to complete the final trial.

When the player reaches the Pokémon League, Professor Kukui greets the player and gives him the choice to battle any of the [[Elite Four|four members of the Alola League]] in whatever choice the player decides. The members include island kahunas Hala and Olivia, who use {{t|Fighting}}- and {{t|Rock}} types respectively, Trial Captain Acerola, who uses the {{t|Ghost}} type, and [[Kahili]], a former island challenge champion and golfer who uses the {{t|Flying}} type. After the player defeats the Elite Four, the player takes a seat in the Champion's chair before Professor Kukui surprises the player with a final battle before becoming the first Alola League {{pkmn|Champion}}. After becoming Champion, the player is invited back to a big festival in Iki Town to celebrate the big accomplishment.

During the festival, Lillie pulls the player to the side and the two revisit the Mahalo Trail and cross a rebuilt Plank Bridge to the [[Ruins of Conflict]], hoping to get congratulated by Tapu Koko for finishing the island challenge. The player touches the statue in the Ruins of Conflict and gives thanks to Tapu Koko. After touching the statue, Tapu Koko challenges the player to a battle, which allows the player to either capture it or show the Guardian Pokémon the power of the new Alola Champion. After the battle, the two return to the festival. Shortly after returning, Lillie tries to tell the player of her next steps, but decides to instead let the player enjoy the rest of the festival.

The following day, Hau visits the player and drags the player to Hau'oli City. Hau and the player catch up to Lillie and Professor Kukui before the departure, and it is revealed Lillie is going to Kanto to help make herself and her mother get better and stronger. Lillie gives Hau and the player a gift before she sets sail to Kanto, leaving Hau in tears. The Professor shares some words with the player and Hau to show respect to Lillie's decision and soon after, the three make their way back home.

==Blurb==
Welcome to the World of Pokémon!

Are you ready to become a Pokémon Trainer? 
Trade and battle with friends all over the world!

Train your Pokémon for battle! 
Discover Pokémon and fill your Pokédex. 
Care for your Pokémon and help them grow. 
Adventure awaits in the Alola region!

==Features==
===Rotom Pokédex===
The {{player}}'s [[Pokédex]] is a special model that can be inhabited by a {{p|Rotom}}, called the [[Rotom Pokédex]]. Through the Pokédex, Rotom can speak human languages. The Pokédex also acts as a real-time map on the bottom screen on the player's Nintendo 3DS, showing the player's location, places of interest, and recommended destinations based on conversations made with [[non-player character|NPC]]s.

===QR Scanner===
{{main|QR Scanner}}
Players can scan QR codes corresponding to each Pokémon in the Pokédex, allowing them to register them as Pokémon they have seen. The QR scanner can also be used to receive [[event Pokémon]], such as {{p|Magearna}}.

===New forms===
Pokémon Sun and Moon are the first core series games where players can use {{p|Zygarde}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|10% and Complete Formes]], as well as {{p|Greninja}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] form. Zygarde's other forms, Zygarde Cell and Core, also make non-playable appearances.

====Alola Forms====
{{main|Regional variant}}
Some [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon species]] have uniquely adapted to the microclimates of the Alola region, becoming what is known as a regional variant of their species. These variant species take on different forms from those of their species in other regions, including a different appearance, Abilities, and more. An Alolan variant of a species is known as its Alola Form.

===Battle Royal===
{{main|Battle Royal}}
The Battle Royal is a new battle format where four players enter into a free-for-all battle, with any player able to attack (or aid) another. The battle ends when all of one player's Pokémon faint, with the winner being the player who has the highest combined number of knockouts and number of remaining Pokémon.

===Z-Moves===
{{main|Z-Move}}
Z-Moves are a new type of move in which the Trainer and Pokémon's wishes combine to release their full power. Z-Moves are moves of great power, but can only be used once per battle.

In order to use a Z-Move, a Trainer needs two items: a Z-Ring and a Z-Crystal. A Z-Ring is a band worn on a Trainer's arm. A Z-Crystal must be set into the Z-Ring, and if a Pokémon holds a Z-Crystal of the same type, they will resonate with each other. If the Pokémon then knows a move corresponding to the Z-Crystal's type, it will be able to use a Z-Move. All Pokémon can use Z-Moves, and there are Z-Moves for each of the 18 [[type]]s. There are also Z-Moves that can only be used by specific Pokémon.

When used in battle, a Z-Move takes over the entire screen in a short, cinematic display.

===Island challenge===
{{main|Island challenge}}
The island challenge is a new mechanic introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It is a rite in which players travel through the four islands of Alola with the goal of becoming the strongest Trainer, known as the island challenge champion. In order to complete the island challenge, players must overcome each island's unique trials which may include, but are not limited to, finding items, completing tests of knowledge, and battling with Pokémon.

At the end of each island's trial, the player will have to battle a [[Totem Pokémon]]. A Totem Pokémon is much larger than its species normally is and has a special aura that appears to aid it in battle, such as by raising its {{stat|Defense}}. Totem Pokémon are battled in [[SOS Battle]]s, where they summon ally Pokémon to participate alongside them.

The final trial on each island is a Pokémon battle with the [[Island Kahuna|island kahuna]] known as the grand trial. Successfully clearing the grand trial gives the player the right to move on to the next island in their challenge, conveying official recognition that the player has cleared all of the island's trials.

Each trial has a [[Trial Captain]] who provides guidance to trial-goers. All of the Captains are Trainers who undertook trials in their own island challenge a few years earlier.

===Poké Rides===
{{main|Poké Ride}}
Poké Rides are a new feature whereby players can call on the services of certain Pokémon in order to access areas that they would not have been able to access on their own. These Pokémon are not part of the player's team, but they may be called on at any time. Poké Rides replace [[HM]]s in Pokémon Sun and Moon, as many of the Ride Pokémon have the same purpose as previously existing HMs.

===Hyper Training===
{{main|Hyper Training}}
Hyper Training is a new feature that lets the player maximize one or more of a Pokémon's {{IV}}s with the help of a man known as [[Mr. Hyper]] in exchange for [[Bottle Cap]]s. Only a Pokémon that has reached [[level]] 100 can undergo Hyper Training.

===Festival Plaza===
{{main|Festival Plaza}}
As the player progresses through the game, they will become able to use Festival Plaza. Festival Plaza allows players to see other people playing near them, or other players that are connected to the internet to {{pkmn|battle}} or [[trade]]. By talking to people and listening to their requests in Festival Plaza, players can receive Festival Coins. Festival Coins can be spent on stores in the plaza, and eventually rank up their Plaza.

===Poké Pelago===
{{main|Poké Pelago}}
Poké Pelago is a new feature that allows Pokémon that are stored in a [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] to explore a variety of isles, play on athletic equipment, and enjoy other fun activities. The various islands allow the player's Pokémon to gather items, discover [[wild Pokémon]], and even raise Pokémon [[level]]s and [[stat]]s.

===Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation VII Pokémon]]''
81 new Pokémon were introduced for Sun and Moon, bringing the known total from 721 to 802.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====
{| style="margin:auto"
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{sun color}}; border:5px solid #{{sun color light}}"
! Sun
|-
|
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{sun color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|037A|Vulpix|1|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|038A|Ninetales|2|Ice|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|546|Cottonee|2|Grass|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|547|Whimsicott|2|Grass|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|564|Tirtouga|2|Water|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|565|Carracosta|2|Water|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|766|Passimian|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|776|Turtonator|2|Fire|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|791|Solgaleo|2|Psychic|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|794|Buzzwole|2|Bug|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|798|Kartana|2|Grass|Steel}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{moon color}}; border:5px solid #{{moon color light}}"
! Moon
|-
|
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{moon color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|027A|Sandshrew|2|Ice|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|028A|Sandslash|2|Ice|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|548|Petilil|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|549|Lilligant|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|765|Oranguru|2|Normal|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|780|Drampa|2|Normal|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|792|Lunala|2|Psychic|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|795|Pheromosa|2|Bug|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|797|Celesteela|2|Steel|Flying}}
|}
|}
|}

==Compatibility==
On January 24, 2017, an update for [[Pokémon Bank]] was released that allows it to interact with Pokémon Sun and Moon. In addition to regular storage, the update allows Sun and Moon to receive Pokémon from the [[Generation VI]] games, as well as the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation I]] games through the [[Poké Transporter]] in a similar method used to transfer from [[Generation V]].

==Reception==
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Sun and Moon a score of 38 out of 40.

Within the first two weeks of release for Sun and Moon, over 7.5 million copies were sold in Japan, North America, and Europe.<ref>[http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/pok-mon-holds-top-spot-in-busy-week-in-japan/0176092 Pokemon Sun and Moon sales top 7 million worldwide, more than 10% of the 3DS install base]</ref> In North America, Europe, and Australia, they set a record for being the fastest-selling Nintendo games there, selling 3.7 million, 1.5 million, and 240 thousand copies, respectively, in the first two weeks.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/pokemon-sun-and-pokemon-moon-fastest-selling-game-in-nintendo-history Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon become fastest-selling games in Nintendo history in the Americas]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-11-28-pokemon-sun-and-moon-are-nintendos-biggest-uk-launch Pokémon Sun and Moon are Nintendo's biggest UK launch of all time]</ref><ref>[http://www.vooks.net/pokemon-sun-moon-become-fastest-selling-nintendo-games-australia-ever/ Pokémon Sun and Moon become fastest selling Nintendo games in Australia ever]</ref>

IGN rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/11/15/pokemon-sun-and-moon-review Pokemon Sun and Moon Review - IGN]</ref>, noting that the games "switch up the formula to create an engaging adventure". Pokémon Sun and Moon hold a rating of 88.00%<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/3ds/187276-pokemon-sun/index.html Pokemon Sun for 3DS - GameRankings]</ref> and 88.17%<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/3ds/187277-pokemon-moon/index.html Pokemon Moon for 3DS - GameRankings]</ref>, respectively, on {{wp|GameRankings}}.

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection}}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Sun and Moon}}

==Version history==
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! style="background: #{{moon color light}}; text-align:center" | Release date
! style="background: #{{moon color light}}; text-align:center" | Official changelog
! style="background: #{{moon color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytr|5px}}" | More information
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| style="text-align:center" | 1.0
| style="text-align:center" | {{tt|November 18, 2016|Japan, North America, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan}} {{tt|November 23, 2016|Europe}}
| N/A
| Initial release
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| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{n|Pokémon Sun and Moon v1.1 patch now available|1.1}}
| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center" | January 10, 2017
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* ''Various bugs have been fixed in order to provide a smoother gaming experience.''
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
* Fixes the following glitches:
** {{DL|List of glitches in Generation VII|Memento and Parting Shot Z-Move glitch}}
** {{DL|List of glitches in Generation VII|Rocky Helmet glitch}}
** {{DL|List of glitches in Generation VII|Evolution move learning glitch}}.
* Fixes two instances where an NPC's Pokémon has an [[game move errors|illegitimate move]]:
** A {{p|Kommo-o}} in the [[Battle Tree]] had {{m|Shell Smash}}, which was changed to {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
** A {{p|Shuckle}} in the [[Battle Royal]] had {{m|Stockpile}}, which was changed to {{m|Double Team}}.
* Changes a [[Salac Berry]]-holding {{p|Hawlucha}} in the Battle Tree to a [[Charti Berry]]-holding {{p|Pidgeot}}.
|}



==Demo==
{{main|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Sun Version logo Jp.png|Japanese Sun logo
Moon Version logo Jp.png|Japanese Moon logo
Pokémon Sun logo.png|English Sun logo
Pokémon Moon logo.png|English Moon logo
Sun Version logo Ch-sc.png|Simplified Chinese Sun logo
Moon Version logo Ch-sc.png|Simplified Chinese Moon logo
Sun Version logo Ch-tc.png|Traditional Chinese Sun logo
Moon Version logo Ch-tc.png|Traditional Chinese Moon logo
Pokémon Soleil logo.png|French Sun logo
Pokémon Lune logo.png|French Moon logo
Pokémon Sonne logo.png|German Sun logo
Pokémon Mond logo.png|German Moon logo
Pokémon Sole logo.png|Italian Sun logo
Pokémon Luna logo.png|Italian Moon logo
Pokémon Sun Version logo KO.png|Korean Sun logo
Pokémon Moon Version logo KO.png|Korean Moon logo
Pokémon Sol logo.png|Spanish Sun logo
Pokémon Luna logo.png|Spanish Moon logo
</gallery>

==Trailers==
===Teaser===
{{youtubevid|hmzDL1l3Fag|Pokemon|Sun|Moon}}

===First trailer===
====US====
{{youtubevid|Kn25hijDL7c|Pokemon|Moon|Sun}}

====UK====
{{youtubevid|o2T25XRYjdw|Pokemon|Sun|Moon}}

====Japan====
{{youtubevid|2r0_F-_ClcQ|PokemonCoJp|Moon|Sun}}

==Trivia==
* These are the first [[Pokémon games]] to be released in Chinese.
* These are the first Pokémon games to show NPCs using [[Poké Ball]] variants other than the {{ball|Poké|standard Poké Ball}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in the core series to not feature:
** [[Gym]]s, with the [[island challenge]] fulfilling this role instead.
** [[HM]]s, [[field move]]s, and the [[Dowsing Machine]], with [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] fulfilling their roles instead.
** An {{type|Ice}} expert.
** A [[Bicycle]].
** The inclusion of [[Badges]]
* These games mark the first time when the [[National Pokédex]] is unavailable since its introduction in [[Generation III]].
* The Japanese, Korean, and Chinese logos for Sun and Moon contain a Z-Crystal.
* These are the only games not set in the [[Johto]] region where the player can obtain and use Poké Balls made from [[Apricorn]]s.
* These Pokémon games have the lowest amount of non-event Pokémon available in-game in regards to the percentage of its generation's National Pokédex, at 47% or 384 out of 802.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Sun color}}|bordercolor={{Moon color light}}
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスターサン・ムーン|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon}}
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢太陽／月亮|Jēnglìhng Bóuhómuhng Taaiyèuhng / Yuhtleuhng}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢太陽／月亮 精灵宝可梦太阳／月亮|Jīnglíng Bǎokěmèng Tàiyáng / Yuèliàng}}
|fr=Pokémon Soleil et Lune
|de=Pokémon Sonne und Mond
|it=Pokémon Sole e Luna
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 썬・문|Pocket Monsters Sseon & Mun}}
|es=Pokémon Sol y Luna
}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Sun and Moon walkthrough}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Sun and Moon|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Sonne und Mond]]
[[fr:Pokémon Soleil et Lune]]
[[it:Pokémon Sole e Luna]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターサン・ムーン]]
[[pl:Pokémon Wersje Sun i Moon]]
[[zh:精靈寶可夢太陽／月亮]]

Talk:Machop (Pokémon)

2017-04-14T15:16:47Z

LukeDaDiggityDog: /* Unova */ new section

{{Rotating art}}
== Vital Throw in Generation I? ==

The same way [[Mewtwo (anime)|animé Mewtwo]] used Shadow Ball (albeit possibly first named that way in Super Smash Bros. Melee) during the first movie, I remember seeing the [[P1 Grand Prix|P1GP]] Machop using a "something Throw" move against [[Ash's Primeape]] during the first season. Wasn't it a Vital Throw? --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 18:45, 10 May 2007 (UTC)
: Actually, it was Mahop's special move which [[Ash]] looked on his [[Pokédex]] and found out it was [[Seismic Toss]]. When it grabs hold of Primape's feet it swings it around and tosses it.[[User:Tesh|Tesh]] 12:07, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

== Normal Sprite Becomes Shiny? ==

I was looking at Machop's sprites, and it seems the bronze/copper colored normal Machop from [[Generation II]] becomes the shiny sprite color from [[Generation III]] and on. So should that go in Trivia?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 15:14, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
:Nope. GBC had color limitations, so a lot of Pokémon were discolored in GenII. Thus, most if not all GenII color trivia is unotable. [[User:Tina|Tina]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|☆]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 15:19, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
::Except for the fact that its shiny color from Generation II is its normal color in future generations (or at least, as close as it got, possibly due to the aforementioned color limitations). There are in fact a few things semi-notable about Machop's color in the sprites. First, Machop's color in Yellow, which is supposed to follow closer to the anime/Sugimori art, changes Machop's color from grey to a brown, despite that in ''The Punchy Pokémon'' Machop is clearly its normal blue-grey. Then, as I said previously, its actual color is closer to its shiny color than its normal color in Generation II. If anyone is actually interested in adding this, you can do so, since I'm leaving it as it is. ~ [[User:Zeofar|Zeofar]] 22:06, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

== Japanese Name? ==

The article here has it Romanized as Wanriky, but Serebii.net has it as [http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-dp/066.shtml Wanrikie]. Is there a significant difference? I wouldn't think it mattered, but I felt it was worth bringing up in case it did matter. --[[User:Mikekearn|Mike]] | [[Special:Contributions/Mikekearn|Contrib]] 03:50, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

==Edit Request==
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG020|Machop|May's Pokédex|Machop, the Superpower Pokémon. Machop have muscles that never tire no matter how much they excercise. Machop have enough strength to throw 100 average sized adults.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Advanced|Hoenn}}
Please and thank you. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 23:57, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

== SmellingSalt is Status? ==

According to the moves via Breeding, SmellingSalt is a Status move rather than a Physical move, can someone change this?[[User:TurtleLover1999|TurtleLover1999]] ([[User talk:TurtleLover1999|talk]]) 21:55, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
:It's done now, but you could have changed it yourself.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 22:12, 19 January 2013 (UTC)

== Unova ==

Should we remove the part where it says it appears in every game that's japan based and say "Every region except unova"? [[User:LukeDaDiggityDog|LukeDaDiggityDog]] ([[User talk:LukeDaDiggityDog|talk]]) 15:16, 14 April 2017 (UTC)

User talk:Celadonkey/Legendary update

2017-04-10T00:15:28Z

LukeDaDiggityDog: /* Ultra Beasts */

== Ultra Beasts ==

They're not confirmed (nor denied) to be ultra beasts. {{Unsigned|LukeDaDiggityDog}}

:I assume you're talking about the explicit claim in this article that Cosmog is an Ultra Beast (and, by extension, its evolutionary relatives as well). The section about the Cosmog family seems to have been directly copied from the Legendary Pokémon article, so this would be better addressed over there, but you're correct. While Cosmog is "{{tt|said to have come from another world|from Cosmog's Pokédex entry in Moon}}", the Aether Foundation only ''theorizes'' Cosmog to be an Ultra Beast. By the games' own admission, it wouldn't be right to refer to it as an Ultra Beast proper.

:So, in a nutshell, if you're talking about Cosmog, you're right. I'd recommend replacing "Ultra Beast" with "Pokémon from another world" in the ''main'' Legendary Pokémon article (not just here!).
:—[[User:WhosHaddady|'''Haddady''']] [[User talk:WhosHaddady|~Straight Outta the Bag~]] 00:11, 10 April 2017 (UTC)

:Sorry, I meant to say "Legendaries" not "Ultra Beasts" in the text. [[User:LukeDaDiggityDog|LukeDaDiggityDog]] ([[User talk:LukeDaDiggityDog|talk]]) 00:15, 10 April 2017 (UTC)

User talk:Celadonkey/Legendary update

2017-04-10T00:14:57Z

LukeDaDiggityDog: /* Ultra Beasts */

User talk:Celadonkey/Legendary update

2017-04-09T20:09:57Z

LukeDaDiggityDog: /* Ultra Beasts */ new section

== Ultra Beasts ==

They're not confirmed (nor denied) to be ultra beasts.

Category talk:Pokémon with a gender ratio of one male to one female

2017-04-09T20:05:16Z

LukeDaDiggityDog: /* Rename */ new section

== Rename ==

1-1 is 50/50, so shouldn't we rename it "Pokémon with a gender ratio of 50/50"?

this is a stupid suggestion--[[User:LukeDaDiggityDog|LukeDaDiggityDog]] ([[User talk:LukeDaDiggityDog|talk]]) 20:05, 9 April 2017 (UTC)

Marshadow (Pokémon)

2017-03-28T14:10:44Z

LukeDaDiggityDog: /* Game locations */ We all know Marshadow is coming from an event.

{{Upcoming notice}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=801|prev=Magearna|nextnum=001|next=Bulbasaur}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Marshadow
|jname=マーシャドー
|jtranslit=Māshadō
|tmname=Marshadow
|image=802 Dex.png
|ndex=802
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Ghost
|category=Gloomdweller
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=48.9
|weight-kg=22.2
|adex=302
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Technician
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Undiscovered
|eggcycles=120
|evtotal=3
|evat=2
|evsp=1
|expyield=120
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=255
|color=Gray
|catchrate=3
|body=12
|pokefordex=marshadow
|generation=7
|friendship=0
}}
'''Marshadow''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マーシャドー''' ''Marshadow'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Ghost}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation VII]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

It is currently unavailable in the [[Pokémon games]] and has not been officially revealed.

==Biology==
Marshadow is a bipedal Pokémon that is usually gray. The area around its face resembles that of certain headgear such as a wrestler's mask or a helmet. The headgear can turn green when attacking or using its [[Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike (move)|exclusive Z-Move]]. The bulbs on its arms can also turn green. It has orange eyes with golden yellow pupils. The spots above its eyes are the same color as its pupils. Marshadow has two trails of shadows coming out from behind its legs.

Very few people have seen it, so its existence was the stuff of legends and myths.

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

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


==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Able to conceal itself in shadows, it never appears before humans, so its very existence was the stuff of myth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It lurks in the shadows of others, copying their movements and powers. This Pokémon is craven and cowering.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=Event}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Ghost
|HP=90
|Attack=125
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=90
|Speed=125}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Ghost
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=200
|Poison=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Marshadow|Fighting|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|5|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|11|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|15|Rolling Kick|Fighting|Physical|60|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|20|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|26|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|30|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|35|Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|100|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|41|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|45|Spectral Thief|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|50|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|56|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level7|60|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Marshadow|Fighting|Ghost|7}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Marshadow|Fighting|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Marshadow|Fighting|Ghost|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{Learnlist/breedh/7|Marshadow|Fighting|Ghost|7}}
{{Learnlist/breed7null}}
{{Learnlist/breedf/7|Marshadow|Fighting|Ghost|7}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Marshadow|Fighting|Ghost|7}}
{{learnlist/tutor7null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Marshadow|Fighting|Ghost|7}}


===Evolution===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=sprite
|no1=802 Dex
|name1=Marshadow
|type1-1=Fighting
|type2-1=Ghost}}


==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Marshadow.

===Origin===
Marshadow may be based on {{wp|shadowboxing}}. It also shares traits with {{wp|Nightmarchers}} and {{wp|Menehune}} from Hawaiian mythology.

====Name origin====

Marshadow may be a combination of ''martial arts'', ''{{wp|nightmarchers|nightmarcher}}'', and ''shadow''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost
|ja=マーシャドー ''Marshadow''|jameaning=From ''martial arts'' and ''shadow''
|fr=Marshadow|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Marshadow|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Marshadow|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Marshadow|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=마샤도 ''Masyado''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=瑪夏多 / 玛夏多 ''Mǎxiàduō''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=瑪夏多 ''Máhahdō''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==


==External links==
{{Legendary Pokémon}} 
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=801|prev=Magearna|nextnum=001|next=Bulbasaur}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Marshadow]]
[[fr:Marshadow]]
[[it:Marshadow]]
[[ja:マーシャドー]]
[[zh:玛夏多]]

Professor Birch

2017-03-26T15:10:52Z

LukeDaDiggityDog: /* Trivia */ Professor Kukui also has a pokemon on hand that is not revealed.

{{CharInfobox|
color={{hoenn color}} |
corecolor={{hoenn color light}} |
bordercolor={{hoenn color dark}} |
name=Professor Birch |
jname=オダマキ博士 |
tmname=Dr. Odamaki |
slogan=no |
image=Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Professor Birch.png |
size=250px |
caption=Artwork from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} |
age=yes |
years=35 |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Littleroot Town]] |
region=[[Hoenn]] |
relatives={{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} (as rival), unnamed wife, unnamed son ({{v2|Emerald}} only)|
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon Professor]] |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|III}}, {{gen|VI}} |
games={{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} |
leader=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP272 |
epname=Johto Photo Finish |
enva=[[Dan Green]]|
java=[[Fumihiko Tachiki]]
}}
'''Professor Birch''' (Japanese: '''オダマキ博士''' ''Dr. Odamaki'') is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] of [[Littleroot Town]] and the [[Hoenn]] region. He specializes in {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitats]] and distribution.

==Background information==
Birch distributes [[Pokédex]]es and one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] of Hoenn: {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, or {{p|Mudkip}}, to aspiring Hoenn Trainers in the [[Generation III]] and [[Generation VI]] games. In addition, after Trainers complete the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]] in {{game|Emerald}}, he will give them one of the three starter Pokémon of [[Johto]]: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}}.

In {{2v2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}, he will give one of the Johto starters after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] and meets [[Zinnia]]. Later, after the completion of the [[Delta Episode]], he will give the player one of the starter Pokémon from [[Unova]]: {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, or {{p|Oshawott}}. Finally, after the player enters the Hall of Fame a second time, he will give one of the starter Pokémon from [[Sinnoh]]: {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, or {{p|Piplup}}. He will also give the player the [[Oval Charm]] and [[Shiny Charm]] when the appropriate prerequisites are met.

He is known to be more outgoing than the other Pokémon Professors, and oftentimes his research takes him outdoors. His field of study is primarily how Pokémon behave in the wild.

Birch has known [[Norman]] since their school days.<ref>http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-gb/characters/professor-birch</ref>

==In the games==
In the Generation III games, Professor Birch is the father of the rival character.

In the start of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, he must be rescued from a wild {{p|Poochyena}}. In the start of {{game|Emerald}}, he must be rescued from a wild {{p|Zigzagoon}}. After saving him, he will give the protagonist of the games the starter Pokémon they used in the rescue.

He often works with his child, {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}}, to help observe and capture wild Pokémon. His wife worries about him, because he's always busy and rarely has time to come home.

He has also written several books:
*The History of the Hoenn Region
*The Ecosystem of Pokémon 3,000 Years Ago
*The Pokémon of Kalos and Hoenn
*The Coexistence of People and Pokémon
*Distribution of Pokémon Species, National Edition
*The Fieldwork 101
===Pokémon===
This listing is of Professor Birch's Pokémon in the video games in which he has appeared.

;{{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
These Pokémon are given to a Trainer at the beginning of their journey:
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"
{|
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle
|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
|}

;Emerald
These Pokémon are given to a Trainer who has completed the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]]:
{|
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=152
|pokemon=Chikorita
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=155
|pokemon=Cyndaquil
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=158
|pokemon=Totodile
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal}}
|}

;{{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
The Generation III starters are available at the start of the game.
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| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
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|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Absorb|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special}}
| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special}}
| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Water Gun|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special}}
|}

After entering the Hall of the Fame along with meeting Zinnia, the Generation II starters become available.
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|pokemon=Chikorita
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=155
|pokemon=Cyndaquil
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=158
|pokemon=Totodile
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}

After clearing Delta Episode, the Generation V starters become available.
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| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
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|ndex=495
|pokemon=Snivy
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=498
|pokemon=Tepig
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=501
|pokemon=Oshawott
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}

After entering the Hall of Fame for the second time, the Generation IV starters are available.
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| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=387
|pokemon=Turtwig
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Withdraw|move2type=Water|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=390
|pokemon=Chimchar
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=393
|pokemon=Piplup
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}

===Quotes===
===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}====
'''Intro'''
:''"Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Birch</sc>. But everyone calls me the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This is what we call a "<sc>Pokémon</sc>." This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as <sc>Pokémon</sc>. We humans live alongside <sc>Pokémon</sc>, at times as friendly playmates, and at times as cooperative workmates. And sometimes, we band together and battle others like us. But despite our closeness, we don't know everything about <sc>Pokémon</sc>. In fact, there are many, many secrets surrounding <sc>Pokémon</sc>. To unravel <sc>Pokémon</sc> mysteries, I've been undertaking research. That's what I do. And you are?"''
:''"Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
*Either choice
:''"All right. What's your name?"''
:''"So it's <name>?"''
*If Yes{{tt|*|Choosing No makes player return to choosing gender}}
:''"Ah, okay! You're <player> who's moving to my hometown of <sc>Littleroot</sc>. I get it now! All right, are you ready? Your very own adventure is about to unfold. Take courage, and leap into the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc> where dreams, adventure and friendships await! Well, I'll be expecting you later. Come see me in my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc>.

'''{{rt|101|Hoenn}}'''
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Hello! You over there! Please! Help! In my <sc>Bag</sc>! There's a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>!''"
*If player tries to leave
:''"Wh-Where are you going?! Don't leave me like this!"''
*After battle
:''"Whew… I was in the tall grass studying wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> when I was jumped. You saved me. Thanks a lot! Oh? Hi, you're <player>! This is not the place to chat, so come by my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc> later, okay?"''

'''Pokémon Lab'''
*First time
:''"So, <player>. I've heard so much about you from your father. I've heard that you don't have your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> yet. But the way you battled earlier, you pulled it off with aplomb! I guess you have your father's blood in your veins after all! Oh, yes. As thanks for rescuing me, I'd like you to have the <sc>Pokémon</sc> you used earlier."''
:''"While you're at it, why not give a nickname to that <starter>"''
:''"If you work at <sc>Pokémon</sc> and gain experience, I think you'll make a darn good <sc>Trainer</sc>. My kid, <sc>{{ga|Brendan}}</sc>/<sc>{{ga|May}}</sc>{{tt|*|Opposite of player's gender}} is out on <sc>{{rt|103|Hoenn}}</sc> studying <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It might not be a bad idea for you to go see <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>. What do you think?
*If answered no{{tt|*|This will be repeated until Yes is chosen}}
:''"Oh, don't be that way. You should go meet my kid."''
*If answered yes
:''"Great! <sc>Brendan/May</sc> should be happy, too. Get <sc>Brendan/May</sc> to teach you what it means to be a <sc>Trainer</sc>."''
:*If talked to again
::''"<sc>Brendan/May</sc> should be on <sc>Route</sc> 103 somewhere. If you or your <sc>Pokémon</sc> get tired, get some rest at home."''
*After battle
:''"Oh, hi, <player>! I heard you beat <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc> on your first try. That's excellent! <sc>Brendan</sc>'s/<sc>May</sc>'s been helping with my research for a long time. <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc> has an extensive history as a <sc>Trainer</sc> already. Here, <player>, I ordered this for my research, but I think you should have this <sc>Pokédex</sc>."''
:''"The <sc>Pokédex</sc> is a high-tech tool that automatically makes a record of any <sc>Pokémon</sc> you meet or catch. My kid, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>, goes everywhere with it. Whenever my kid catches a rare <sc>Pokémon</sc> and records its data in the <sc>Pokédex</sc>, why, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc> looks for me while I'm out doing fieldwork, and shows me.
:*If talked to again
::''"Countless <sc>Pokémon</sc> await you! Argh, I'm getting the itch to get out and do fieldwork again!"''

'''[[Ever Grande City]]'''
:''"See? What did I tell you, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>? Didn't I tell you that you don't need to worry about <player>? …………………… <player>, you've finally done it. When I heard that you defeated your own father at the <sc>Petalburg Gym</sc>, I thought perhaps you had a chance… But to think you've actually become the <sc>Champion</sc>! Ah, yes! What become of your <sc>Pokédex</sc>? Here, let me see. Hmhm… So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>… <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm… On a nationwide basis… You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>…|If National Pokédex is unlocked}} Anyways, congratulations! Now, go proudly into the final room!"''

'''Pokédex evaluation'''
(After [[Wally]] catches {{p|Ralts}}, Birch will evaluate the player's Pokédex in his lab.)
:''"Ah, <player>! Have you come to show me how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along?"''
*If answered No
:''"Hm? Oh, you haven't caught enough <sc>Pokémon</sc> to make it worthwhile."''
*If answered Yes
:''"Hmhm… So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>… <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm… On a nationwide basis… You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>…|If National Pokédex is unlocked}}
*1-9 Pokémon:
:''"You should go into grassy areas more and look for <sc>Pokémon</sc> more carefully."''
*10-19 Pokémon:
:''"I guess you're getting the hang of it. But, it gets harder from here."''
*20-29 Pokémon:
:''"Some <sc>Pokémon</sc> only appear in certain areas. You'll need to be persistent."''
*30-39 Pokémon:
:''"Well, it could use more quantity, but this is looking more like a <sc>Pokédex</sc> now."''
*40-49 Pokémon:
:''"This is coming along pretty good. Keep up the effort."''
*50-59 Pokémon:
:''"Are you using any <sc>[[Fishing|Rods]]</sc>? There are many <sc>Pokémon</sc> in the sea."''
*60-69 Pokémon:
:''"Instead of just catching <sc>Pokémon</sc>, how about making them [[Evolution|evolve]], too?"''
*70-79 Pokémon:
:''"This is going to be a fantastic <sc>Pokédex</sc>. That's the feeling I'm getting."''
*80-89 Pokémon:
:''"You've collected this many… Your talent is remarkable!"''
*90-99 Pokémon:
:''"Have you visited the <sc>{{ho|Safari Zone}}</sc>? I hear there are some <sc>Pokémon</sc> that can only be caught there."''
*100-109 Pokémon:
:''"You've finally reached the 100-kind mark. This is an impressive <sc>Pokédex</sc>!"''
*110-119 Pokémon:
:''"There might be <sc>Pokémon</sc> that can be found using <sc>{{m|Rock Smash}}</sc>."''
*120-129 Pokémon:
:''"You should get some more <sc>Pokémon</sc> by [[Trade|trading]] with others."''
*130-139 Pokémon:
:''"I've heard of <sc>Pokémon</sc> that evolve when they come to [[Friendship|fully love]] their <sc>Trainers</sc>."''
*140-149 Pokémon:
:''"I had no idea that there were so many <sc>Pokémon</sc> species in the <sc>Hoenn</sc> region."''
*150-159 Pokémon:
:''"On occasion, some <sc>Pokémon</sc> appear in large numbers like [[Mass outbreak|wild outbreaks]]. Don't miss opportunities like those."''
*160-169 Pokémon:
:''"One can get a very good idea about the <sc>Pokémon</sc> of the <sc>Hoenn</sc> region by looking through your <sc>Pokédex</sc>."''
*170-179 Pokémon:
:''"I'd say you already qualify as a <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>, and a good one, too!"''
*180-189 Pokémon:
:''"With a <sc>Pokédex</sc> this complete, you're a real professional at this!"''
*190-201 Pokémon (missing at least one non-event Pokémon):
:''"You're very close to completing this <sc>Pokédex</sc>. I can feel it in my bones!"''
*200-202 Pokémon (all non-event Pokémon at least):
:''"Congratulations! Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is complete!"''

===={{game|Emerald}}====
'''Intro'''
:''"Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Birch</sc>. But everyone calls me the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This is what we call a "<sc>Pokémon</sc>." This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as <sc>Pokémon</sc>. We humans live alongside <sc>Pokémon</sc>, at times as friendly playmates, and at times as cooperative workmates. And sometimes, we band together and battle others like us. But despite our closeness, we don't know everything about <sc>Pokémon</sc>. In fact, there are many, many secrets surrounding <sc>Pokémon</sc>. To unravel <sc>Pokémon</sc> mysteries, I've been undertaking research. That's what I do. And you are?"''
:''"Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
*Either choice
:''"All right. What's your name?"''
:''"So it's <name>?"''
*If Yes{{tt|*|Choosing No makes player return to choosing gender}}
:''"Ah, okay! You're <player> who's moving to my hometown of <sc>Littleroot</sc>. I get it now! All right, are you ready? Your very own adventure is about to unfold. Take courage, and leap into the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc> where dreams, adventure and friendships await! Well, I'll be expecting you later. Come see me in my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc>.

'''{{rt|101|Hoenn}}'''
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Hello! You over there! Please! Help! In my <sc>Bag</sc>! There's a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>!''"
*If player tries to leave
:''"Wh-Where are you going?! Don't leave me like this!"''
*After battle
:''"Whew… I was in the tall grass studying wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> when I was jumped. You saved me. Thanks a lot! Oh? Hi, you're <player>! This is not the place to chat, so come by my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc> later, okay?"''

'''Pokémon Lab'''
*First time
:''"So, <player>. I've heard so much about you from your father. I've heard that you don't have your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> yet. But the way you battled earlier, you pulled it off with aplomb! I guess you have your father's blood in your veins after all! Oh, yes. As thanks for rescuing me, I'd like you to have the <sc>Pokémon</sc> you used earlier."''
:''"While you're at it, why not give a nickname to that <starter>"''
:''"If you work at <sc>Pokémon</sc> and gain experience, I think you'll make an extremely good <sc>Trainer</sc>. My kid, <sc>{{ga|Brendan}}</sc>/<sc>{{ga|May}}</sc>{{tt|*|Opposite of player's gender}}, is also studying <sc>Pokémon</sc> while helping me out. <player>, don't you think it might be a good idea to see <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>?
*If answered no{{tt|*|This will be repeated until Yes is chosen}}
:''"Oh, don't be that way. You should go meet my kid."''
*If answered yes
:''"Great! <sc>Brendan/May</sc> should be happy, too. Get <sc>Brendan/May</sc> to teach you what it means to be a <sc>Trainer</sc>."''
:*If talked to again
::''"<sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>? Gone home, I think. Or maybe that kid's scrabbling around in tall grass again somewhere… If you or your <sc>Pokémon</sc> get tired, you should get some rest at home."''
*After battle
:''"Oh, hi, <player>! I heard you beat <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc> on your first try. That's excellent! <sc>Brendan</sc>'s/<sc>May</sc>'s been helping with my research for a long time. <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc> has an extensive history as a <sc>Trainer</sc> already. Here, <player>, I ordered this for my research, but I think you should have this <sc>Pokédex</sc>."''
:''"The <sc>Pokédex</sc> is a high-tech tool that automatically makes a record of any <sc>Pokémon</sc> you meet or catch. My kid, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>, goes everywhere with it. Whenever my kid catches a rare <sc>Pokémon</sc> and records its data in the <sc>Pokédex</sc>, why, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc> looks for me while I'm out doing fieldwork, and shows me.
:*If talked to again
::''"Countless <sc>Pokémon</sc> await you! Argh, I'm getting the itch to get out and do fieldwork again!"''
* After getting a PokéNav{{tt|*|Only if the player not met him on Route 110}}
:''"Oh, <Player>! I've already heard about you! It seems your <sc>PokéNav</sc>'s been upgraded with <sc>Match Call</sc>. Well, I should register, too! That way, I'd be able to examine your <sc>Pokédex</sc> even while you're out in the field."''

* After becoming the champion
:''"Now… <Player> and <sc>Brendan/May</sc>, I've had the two of you help me study <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Thanks to your help, new facts are coming to light. It appears that in the <sc>Hoenn</sc> region, there are also <sc>Pokémon</sc> from other regions. It goes to show how rich and varied the natural environments of <sc>Hoenn</sc> happen to be. That's why I think it's necessary for me to upgrade your <sc>Pokédex</sc> to the [[National Pokédex|<sc>National</sc> Mode]]. Here, let me see your <sc>Pokédex</sc> units."''
:''"Okay, all done!"''
:''"But listen. You've become the <sc>Champion</sc>, but your <sc>Pokémon</sc> journey isn't over. There is no end to the world that is <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Somewhere, there is a grassy patch that's waiting for you!"''
* After completing the Hoenn Pokédex (minus Jirachi and Deoxys)
:''"Oh, <player>! Let's have a look at your <sc>Pokédex</sc>. … … … … … … … … … … … … Yes, there's no doubt about it. You really have completed the <sc>Hoenn</sc> region's <sc>Pokédex</sc>. That's more than just impressive. I have a gift for you. Consider it my show of appreciation for the fantastic work you've done. My gift is a rare <sc>Pokémon</sc> only found in another region! You can have any one of these three <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
:* If talked to again
::''"These are rare <sc>Pokémon</sc> only found in another region! You can have any one of these three <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
:* {{p|Cyndaquil}}
::''"The <sc>Fire Pokémon Cyndaquil</sc> caught your eye! You're as sharp as ever! So the <sc>Cyndaquil</sc> is your choice?"''
:* {{p|Totodile}}
::''"The <sc>Water Pokémon Totodile</sc> is your choice! You know how to pick a good one. So you'll take the <sc>Totodile</sc>?"''
:* {{p|Chikorita}}
::''"The <sc>Grass Pokémon Chikorita</sc> is your choice! You sure know what you're doing. So you'll take the <sc>Chikorita</sc>?"''
:* If answered no
::''"Take your time before you decide. They're all invaluable <sc>Pokémon</sc>."''
:* If answered yes
::''"Listen, <player>. You've completed the <sc>Hoenn Pokédex</sc>, but your <sc>Pokémon</sc> journey isn't over. There is no end to the world that is <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Somewhere, there is a grassy patch that's waiting for you!"''

'''{{rt|110|Hoenn}}{{tt|*|Only if the player not met him first in his Lab after getting a PokéNav}}'''
:''"Oh, <player>! Imagine seeing you here! And where might my <sc>Brendan/May</sc> be?"''
:''"Oh, I see! You two are running separately. Well, that's fine. Oh, yes, I heard that your <sc>[[PokéNav]]</sc> had the <sc>Match Call</sc> system installed. Well, then, I should register you in my <sc>PokéNav</sc> as well. That way, even when we're apart, I can rate your <sc>Pokédex</sc> anytime."''
:''"<Player>… Please keep an eye out for my <sc>Brendan/May</sc>. Well, I had better get going. See you again, <player>!"''

'''[[Ever Grande City]]'''
:''"See? What did I tell you, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>? Didn't I tell you that you don't need to worry about <player>? …………………… <player>, you've finally done it. When I heard that you defeated your own father at the <sc>Petalburg Gym</sc>, I thought perhaps you had a chance… But to think you've actually become the <sc>Champion</sc>! Ah, yes! What become of your <sc>Pokédex</sc>? Here, let me see. Hmhm… So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>… <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm… On a nationwide basis… You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>…|After National Pokédex is unlocked}} Anyways, congratulations! Now, go proudly into the final room!"''

'''[[Littleroot Town]]'''
* After becoming the champion
:''"Well, well, <player>! That was good work out there! I knew there was something special about you when I first saw you, but I never expected this. Oh, yes. Do you still have the <sc>Pokédex</sc> I gave you? I have something to show you. Let's go to my <sc>Lab</sc>."''

'''Match Call'''
:''"Ah, <player>! Are you curious about how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along? Hmhm… So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>… <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm… On a nationwide basis… You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>…|After National Pokédex is unlocked}}"''

'''Pokédex evaluation'''
(After getting a PokéNav, Birch will evaluate the player's Pokédex in his lab.)
:''"Ah, <player>! Have you come to show me how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along?"''
*If answered No
:''"Hm? Oh, you haven't caught enough <sc>Pokémon</sc> to make it worthwhile."''
*If answered Yes
:''"Hmhm… So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>… <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm… On a nationwide basis… You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>…|After National Pokédex is unlocked}}
*1-9 Pokémon:
:''"Go into grassy areas more and look for <sc>Pokémon</sc> more carefully."''
*10-19 Pokémon:
:''"I guess you're getting the hang of it. But, it gets harder from here."''
*20-29 Pokémon:
:''"Some <sc>Pokémon</sc> only appear in certain areas. You'll need to be persistent."''
*30-39 Pokémon:
:''"Well, it could use more quantity, but this is looking more like a <sc>Pokédex</sc> now."''
*40-49 Pokémon:
:''"This is coming along pretty good. Keep up the effort."''
*50-59 Pokémon:
:''"Are you using any <sc>[[Fishing|Rods]]</sc>? There are many <sc>Pokémon</sc> in the sea."''
*60-69 Pokémon:
:''"Instead of just catching <sc>Pokémon</sc>, how about making them [[Evolution|evolve]], too?"''
*70-79 Pokémon:
:''"This is going to be a fantastic <sc>Pokédex</sc>. That's the feeling I'm getting."''
*80-89 Pokémon:
:''"You've collected this many… Your talent is remarkable!"''
*90-99 Pokémon:
:''"Have you visited the <sc>{{ho|Safari Zone}}</sc>? I hear there are some <sc>Pokémon</sc> that can only be caught there."''
*100-109 Pokémon:
:''"You've finally reached the 100-kind mark. This is an impressive <sc>Pokédex</sc>!"''
*110-119 Pokémon:
:''"There might be <sc>Pokémon</sc> that can be found using <sc>{{m|Rock Smash}}</sc>."''
*120-129 Pokémon:
:''"You should get some more <sc>Pokémon</sc> by [[Trade|trading]] with others."''
*130-139 Pokémon:
:''"I've heard of <sc>Pokémon</sc> that evolve when they come to [[Friendship|fully love]] their <sc>Trainers</sc>."''
*140-149 Pokémon:
:''"I had no idea that there were so many <sc>Pokémon</sc> species in the <sc>Hoenn</sc> region."''
*150-159 Pokémon:
:''"On occasion, some <sc>Pokémon</sc> appear in large numbers like [[Mass outbreak|wild outbreaks]]. Don't miss opportunities like those."''
*160-169 Pokémon:
:''"One can get a very good idea about the <sc>Pokémon</sc> of the <sc>Hoenn</sc> region by looking through your <sc>Pokédex</sc>."''
*170-179 Pokémon:
:''"I'd say you already qualify as a <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>, and a good one, too!"''
*180-189 Pokémon:
:''"With a <sc>Pokédex</sc> this complete, you're a real professional at this!"''
*190-201 Pokémon (missing at least one non-event Pokémon):
:''"You're very close to completing this <sc>Pokédex</sc>. I can feel it in my bones!"''
*200-202 Pokémon (all non-event Pokémon at least):
:''"Congratulations! Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is complete!"''

===={{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}====
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'''Intro'''
:''"Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Birch</sc>. But everyone calls me the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. And this…is what we call a "<sc>Pokémon</sc>." This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon. We humans live alongside Pokémon, at times playing together as friends, and at times helping one another out. And sometimes, we just like to have fun battling others like us! But as close as we are, we don't know everything about Pokémon. In fact, there are still many, many mysteries surrounding Pokémon. I do research to try to unravel those Pokémon mysteries. But that's enough about me!"''
:''"What about you? Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
:*'''Either choice:''' ''"Will you give me your name, too?"''
:''"So you're <name>?"''
:*'''Yes{{tt|*|Choosing "No" makes the player re-enter his or her name}}:''' ''"Ah… I see! You're THAT <player>! You're the one who's moving to Littleroot Town, where I live! Are you ready? Your very own adventure is now about to unfold! Be courageous and leap into the world of Pokémon where dreams, adventures, and friendships await! I expect we'll be meeting again soon. Come see me in my Pokémon Lab!"''

'''{{rt|101|Hoenn}}'''
*First time
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Halloo! You over there! Please! Help me out! In my Bag! There are some Poké Balls!''
*If the player attempts to leave
:''"Wh-where are you going?! Don't leave me like this!"''
*If the player attempts to run from his fight against {{p|Poochyena}}
:''"Y-you're not just going to leave me here, are you?!"''
*After the fight against {{p|Poochyena}}
:''"Whew… I went into the tall grass to survey wild Pokémon when I was suddenly jumped! You saved my hide. Thanks a lot!"''
:''"Oh? But you're Norman's {{tt|boy|If player's gender is male}}/{{tt|girl|If player's gender is female}}, <player>! I didn't even realize who you were at first. You've grown into quite the young {{tt|man|If player's gender is male}}/{{tt|lady|If player's gender is female}}. This isn't the place for a chat, though. Come along to my lab."''
*First time after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Oh! Why, if it isn't <player> again! H-help a professor out! I've got some Poké Balls in my Bag there!"''
:''"My, my! Good thing that Shroomish wasn't as fierce as it seemed! I sure do appreciate your trying to help me out, though. In fact... Why don't you keep that Pokémon? Yes, that one from the Johto region! Well, I hope to see you later. I somehow get the feeling that I will, if I stick around here!"''
*First time after completing the [[Delta Episode]]
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Oh! Why, if it isn't <player> again! H-help a professor out! I've got some Poké Balls in my Bag there!"''
:''"My goodness, I sure misread that situation, didn't I? I thought that Machoke from the Pokémon Postal Service was a wild Machoke! My, my, what a slipup... I sure do appreciate your trying to help me out, though. In fact... Why don't you keep that Pokémon? Yes, that one from the Unova region! Well, I hope to see you later. I somehow get the feeling that I will again, if I stick around here!"''
*After entering the Hall of Fame a second time
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Oh! Why, if it isn't <player> yet again! H-help a professor out! I've got some Poké Balls in my bag there!"''
:''"Oh my! I sure did misread that situation, now didn't I? I assumed it was a Pokémon chasing after me, but it was just my own wife! My, my, what a slipup… I sure do appreciate your trying to help me out, though. In fact… Why don't you keep that Pokémon? Yes, that one from the Sinnoh region! Well, I hope to see you later. Stop by the lab anytime. Always happy to see you!"''

'''Pokémon Lab'''
*First time
:''"So, <player>! I've heard so much about you from your father. But he said you don't have your own Pokémon yet. If that's true, that was quite the performance back there! Looks like you really are your father's {{tt|son|If player's gender is male}}/{{tt|daughter|If player's gender is female}}! Oh, yes! To say thanks for rescuing me out there, how about I give you that Pokémon you used earlier? While you're at it, why not give a nickname to that <starter>?"
:*'''Yes:''' ''"Yup! That's the spirit! So what kind of name will you go with?''"
:*'''No:''' ''"Oh, so that's how you like to do things? Not even going to give it a nickname, are you?

:''"You know, if you work with your Pokémon and gain experience, I think you'll make a pretty excellent Trainer. My {{tt|boy|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|girl|If player's gender is male}}, {{tt|Brendan|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|May|If player's gender is male}}, happens to be out on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} right now, surveying Pokémon for me. It might not be a bad idea for you to head out that way yourself. What do you think?
:*'''Yes:''' ''"Great! I'm sure {{tt|Brendan|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|May|If player's gender is male}}'ll be happy to hear that, too. {{tt|He|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|She|If player's gender is male}} can help teach you what it means to be a Trainer. Oh, yes! And if you're ever lost along the way, just use the {{DL|PokéNav Plus|AreaNav}} on your [[PokéNav Plus]]! You can use use it to see how to get to {{rt|103|Hoenn}}, where {{tt|Brendan|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|May|If player's gender is male}} ought to be. And if you or your Pokémon get tired, get some rest back at your new house."''
:*'''No{{tt|*|Repeats until Yes is selected}}:''' ''"Oh, don't be that way! You should go meet my kid."''
*If talked to again
:''"Oh, yes! And if you're ever lost along the way, just use the {{DL|PokéNav Plus|AreaNav}} on your [[PokéNav Plus]]! You can use use it to see how to get to {{rt|103|Hoenn}}, where {{tt|Brendan|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|May|If player's gender is male}} ought to be. And if you or your Pokémon get tired, get some rest back at your new house."''

*Second time
:''"So I hear you beat {{tt|Brendan|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|May|If player's gender is male}} on your first try. That's amazing!{{tt|*|He will say this even if the player didn't win on the first try}} {{tt|Brendan|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|May|If player's gender is male}}'s been helping me with my research for a long time, so {{tt|he|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|she|If player's gender is male}} has a pretty long history as a Trainer already. Mm-hmm! I think that settles it! <player>, I ordered this [[Pokédex]] for my research, but I think you should take it. That Pokédex is a high-tech tool that automatically makes a record of any Pokémon you meet or catch. My {{tt|boy|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|girl|If player's gender is male}} {{tt|Brendan|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|May|If player's gender is male}} takes {{tt|his|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|hers|If player's gender is male}} with {{tt|him|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|her|If player's gender is male}} everywhere {{tt|he|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|she|If player's gender is male}} goes. Whenever {{tt|he|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|she|If player's gender is male}} catches a rare Pokémon and records its data in the Pokédex, why, {{tt|he|If player's gender is female}}/{{tt|she|If player's gender is male}} comes to seek me out wherever I am in the field and show me! The Pokémon and people you will meet… And the great expanse of nature that lies before you! Experience them both while you fill in your Pokédex. I'd love it if your world seemed wider than ever! Though I'd love it even more if you came back from time to time to show me what progress you've made. …Arghhh! I'm getting the itch to get out and do fieldwork again!"''

*If talked to again
:''"The Pokémon and people you will meet… And the great expanse of nature that lies before you! Experience them both while you fill in your Pokédex. I'd love it if your world seemed wider than ever! Though I'd love it even more if you came back from time to time to show me what progress you've made. …Arghhh! I'm getting the itch to get out and do fieldwork again!"''
*Subsequent times
*After capturing/defeating Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}
:''"Welcome back, <Player>! You must be tired after all your recent exploits. Brendan/May has been keeping me updated about all of your grand adventures around Hoenn. After hearing all that you've been up to, there is something I'd definitely like to share with you. The fact of the matter is that after you resolved that kerfuffle with the super ancient Pokémon, a number of Pokémon never before recorded in the Hoenn region began to appear all over! Those Pokémon are precisely the subject of my many long years of research… They are Pokémon which are thought to have resided in Hoenn thousands of years ago! We'll finally be able to meet Pokémon never before seen, the very Pokémon I've pursued all these years! I'm so excited I feel like I'm about to burst! So excited that I went right ahead and upgraded the Pokédex to be ready for all of them! Now, let me upgrade your Pokédex while you're here!"''
:''"You'll now find the National Pokédex on your Pokédex's menu, so use it well! It is being suggested that Hoenn is now more hospitable to Pokémon after that incident in Sootopolis. However, that does not necessarily mean the environment has become any more hospitable to humanity. People, Pokémon, and nature… The balance between these three great ecosystems has shifted greatly. I can't wait for you to start exploring this new world! Exploration may help us learn how best to coexist with Pokémon from this time forward. I hope you will find your own answers to this great question, as you continue your journey with your Pokédex!"''

'''Pokédex evaluation'''

'''Note''': Prof. Birch evaluates the Hoenn Pokédex based on seen Pokémon and the National Pokédex based on caught Pokémon. Event Pokémon count towards evaluation, unless noted otherwise.

(After the player has at least made it to Petalburg City, Birch will evaluate the player's Pokédex on the PC or in his lab.)

*Hoenn Pokédex
:''"Mm-hmm-hmm! It looks as though you've spotted <number> different Pokémon here in Hoenn!"'' <evaluation quote>
*National Pokédex
:''"You've caught a total of <number> kinds of Pokémon! Fantastic! And <number> of those Pokémon belong in the Hoenn Pokédex! <evaluation quote>

*If talked to in the Lab
:''"Oh? Have you come to show me how your Pokédex is coming along?"''
:*Cancel
::''"Your Pokédex must be jam-packed with all the memories of your journey… I hope you treasure it always!"''

'''Hoenn Pokédex'''
*11-29 Pokémon
:''"I think you'd benefit from a bit more fieldwork out in the tall grass!''"
*30-59 Pokémon
:''"It looks like you're getting the hang of things. But the adventure has barely begun!''"
*60-89 Pokémon
:''"Remember, when Pokémon appear in only one location, you've got no choice but to keep on searching.''"
*90-119 Pokémon
:''"It's still got a lot of room to grow, but it's starting to look like a real Pokédex!''"
*120-139 Pokémon
:''"This is really looking good! Keep up this kind of pace!''"
*156-178 Pokémon
:''"Have you been using any fishing rods? There are plenty of Pokémon in the sea!"''
*182-209 Pokémon 
:''"Have you focused on evolving the Pokémon you have, as well as catching new ones?"''
*Showing him the completed Hoenn Pokédex for the first time
:''"Why, congratulations! You've seen all the Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex! You've been meeting new Pokémon at a good clip, haven't you?"''
:*'''PC:''' ''"I've got a little something for you, and I'd love it if you stopped by the lab!"''
:*'''Lab:''' ''"Here, take [[Oval Charm|this]] as a little reward for all your hard work! If you're holding an Oval Charm, you'll have a better chance of finding an Egg at the Pokémon Day Care."''
*Showing him the completed Hoenn Pokédex again prior to receiving the Oval Charm
:''"What's this?! What a surprise! You've already completed your Hoenn Pokédex, have you? You've been meeting new Pokémon at a good clip, haven't you?"''
:*'''PC:''' ''"I've got a little something for you, and I'd love it if you stopped by the lab!"''
:*'''Lab:''' ''"Here, take this as a little reward for all your hard work! If you are holding an Oval Charm, you'll have a better chance of finding an egg at the Pokémon Day Care."''
*Showing him the completed Hoenn Pokédex again
:''"What's this?! What a surprise! You've already completed your Hoenn Pokédex, have you?"''

'''National Pokédex'''
*1-73 Pokémon
:''"Now that things are looking up for Hoenn, if you travel widely, you're sure to meet new Pokémon!"''
*80-91 Pokémon
:''"I get the feeling that this is on its way to being a fine Pokédex. Never fear!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"To think you'd have caught this many Pokémon… You really do have a talent for this!"''
*224-249 Pokémon
:''"It's said that there are many possibilities lurking in the Evolution of Pokémon."''
*250-299 Pokémon
:''"Have you spent any time in the Safari Zone? From what I hear, it's the only place in Hoenn to catch certain Pokémon!"''
*300-348 Pokémon
:''"You've finally broken the big 3-0-0! This is a splendid Pokédex!"''
*350-359-?? Pokémon
:''"Oh, that reminds me… I believe there are some Pokémon that you can find using Rock Smash…"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Maybe trading Pokémon with others will help you fill up some Pokédex entries."''
*473-478 Pokémon
:''"Did you know that there are some Pokémon that evolve when they feel friendly toward you?"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Mega Evolution… Primal Reversion… And who knows what other forms of Evolution that may have become lost in the passage of time… Many evolutionary possibilities may have come and gone since Pokémon first appeared in our world…"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Getting to meet the Pokémon who exist in the same brief span of time as you… When you think of it like that, filling in the Pokédex feels like something of a miracle!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"One can learn about all the Pokémon in Hoenn by looking through your Pokédex!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"The [[Global Trade System|GTS]] is an effective tool for completing your Pokédex! Give it a try sometime!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"I'd recommend trading some Pokémon with your friends."''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"I must say, you wouldn't make a bad Pokémon Professor yourself."''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Look at this Pokédex! You're like a pro now!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Amazing! You're so close to becoming a master of Pokémon catching!"''
*??-699 Pokémon
:''"Almost 700… Just a little more! Keep going!"''
*700-?? Pokémon
:''"How exciting! You've nearly completed the National Pokédex! I'm absolutely sure you can do it!"''
*705-721 Pokémon
:''"Congratulations to you! You've completed the Pokédex! Sniffle… I am overwhelmed. My decision to give you that Pokédex I'd ordered was wholly justified. This complete Pokédex is a testament to your hard work… And to the support of the many who helped you… And to the bonds you have built with your Pokémon! It is a unique treasure!"''
:*'''PC:''' ''"I've got a little something for you, and I'd love it if you stopped by the lab!"''
:*'''Lab:''' ''"You've been meeting new Pokémon at a good clip, haven't you? Here, take [[Shiny Charm|this]] as a little reward for all your hard work! Holding a Shiny Charm will improve your chances of finding a [[Shiny Pokémon]]!"''
*Showing a completed Pokédex again
:''"Supremely amazing! Congrats on completing the Pokédex!"''

==Artwork==
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| Official artwork from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
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===Sprites===
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| Sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|000|Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{Colorlink|Pokémon Emerald Version|000|Emerald}}, {{Colorlink|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|000|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}
| Overworld sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|000|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{Colorlink|Pokémon Emerald Version|000|Emerald}}
|}

==In the anime==
{{cleanup|section}}
[[File:Birch anime.png|190px|thumb|Professor Birch in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]

Birch was first seen in a flashback of {{jo|Harrison}} in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''. His first actual appearance was in ''[[AG001|Get The Show On The Road]]'' when he gave {{an|May}} her {{TP|May|Torchic}}.

He later appeared in [[Dewford Town]] in both ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]'' where Ash and friends found him doing research. In ''[[AG028|Seeing is Believing!]]''. Professor Birch was still with them and tried to tell [[Jessie]] her Silcoon was a {{TP|Jessie|Cascoon}}. At the end of the episode, Birch parted ways with Ash and the gang.

Birch also appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack]]'', when he was meeting {{an|Professor Oak}}.

Later, Birch was seen in ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War!]]'' at a vacation on [[A-B-C Islands]]. Over there, he, Ash and {{ashfr}} solved the mystery of the {{p|Clamperl}} [[evolution]].

He also appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where he took Max to Pallet Town.

He also was seen in another flashback in ''[[AG154|Reversing the Charges]]''. He had another short cameo in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.

[[File:Professor Birch XY anime.png|250px|thumb|left|Professor Birch in the {{series|XY}}]]
He appeared in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'' in a flashback, where he was seen giving [[Sawyer]] a starter Pokémon to choose from, which ended up being {{TP|Sawyer|Treecko}}.

His preferred mode of transport is an SUV that he drives recklessly.
{{-}}

===Pokémon===
This is a listing of Professor Birch's Pokémon as of the most recent Japanese episode.

====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Unknown Pokémon
|type1=???
|img=
|epnum=AG133
|epname=The Right Place and the Right Mime
|desc=Birch was seen pulling out a [[Poké Ball]] when he saw {{TRT}} attacking Ash and friends, but {{Delia}} convinced him to let the children do the battling.}}

====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Poochyena
|type1=Dark
|img=Birch Poochyena.png
|epnum=AG071
|epname=A Six Pack Attack
|desc={{p|Poochyena}} was only briefly seen, while trying to rescue [[starter Pokémon]] from Team Rocket's grasp. Poochyena is good at hunting down people and Pokémon based on smell. However, its battle extent is not known.

None of Poochyena's moves are known.}}

====Gives to new Trainers====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Birch
|pkmn=Treecko
|type1=Grass
|img=Birch Treecko.png
|epnum=AG001
|epname=Get the Show on the Road
|desc={{p|Treecko}} is a Pokémon that Professor Birch gives to new Trainers. The first Treecko appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' where it was one of the Pokémon that {{an|May}} could choose as her starter Pokémon. It was not picked due to May picking {{TP|May|Torchic}}.

Another one appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' along with the other starters. They were admired by [[Max]] and {{an|May}}. Suddenly {{TRT}} captured it along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] starters. Max found them and told {{p|Bulbasaur}} and Treecko to use {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Pound}} the bars away. It then helped sending Team Rocket blasting off.

Treecko's only known move is {{m|Pound}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Birch
|pkmn=Torchic
|type1=Fire
|img=Birch Torchic.png
|epnum=AG001
|epname=Get the Show on the Road
|desc={{p|Torchic}} is a Pokémon that Professor Birch gives to new Trainers. The first {{TP|May|Torchic}} appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' where {{an|May}} picked it as her starter Pokémon. Another one appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' along with the other starters. They were admired by [[Max]] and {{an|May}}. Suddenly {{TRT}} captured them along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] starters. Max found them and told Torchic and {{p|Charmander}} to heat the cage with Ember until they got free. It then helped sending Team Rocket blasting off.

Torchic's only known move is {{m|Ember}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Birch
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Birch Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG001
|epname=Get the Show on the Road
|desc={{p|Mudkip}} is a Pokémon that Professor Birch gives to new Trainers. The first Mudkip appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' when Prof. Birch was under attack from a pack of {{p|Poochyena}}. He asked {{an|May}} to pick a starter Pokémon from his bag to save him. She picked Mudkip first, but had no battle experience and Mudkip fired a {{m|Water Gun}} at her. Prof. Birch commanded it and it blasted them off with another Water Gun. It then appeared later when May was choosing her starter, but she chose {{TP|May|Torchic}}.

Another one appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' along with the other starters. They were admired by [[Max]] and {{an|May}}. Suddenly {{TRT}} captured them along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] starters. Max found them and told Mudkip and {{p|Squirtle}} to cool the bars with Water Gun which eventually freed them. It then helped sending Team Rocket blasting off.

Mudkip's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

====Gave away to new Trainers====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Harrison|Blaziken|Harrison Blaziken.png|Fire|Fighting|disp=Harrison's Blaziken}}
| {{InactivePoké|May|Torchic|May Torchic.png|Fire|disp=May's Torchic}}
| {{InactivePoké|Sawyer|Treecko|Sawyer Treecko.png|Grass|disp=Sawyer's Treecko}}
|
|}

====At his Lab====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Zigzagoon|Birch various Pokémon.png|Normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Lotad|Birch various Pokémon.png|Water|Grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Seedot|Birch various Pokémon.png|Grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Shroomish|Birch various Pokémon.png|Grass|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Wailmer|Birch various Pokémon.png|Water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Sharpedo|Birch various Pokémon.png|Water|Dark|link=no}}
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{hoenn color light}}|bordercolor={{hoenn color}}
|ja=立木文彦 ''[[Fumihiko Tachiki]]''
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|fi=Arto Nieminen ([[AG001]], [[AG071]]) Tommi Haapaniemi ([[AG095]]-[[AG133]])
|ru=Владимир Герасимов (Vladimir Gerasimov)
|pt_br=José Parisi Jr. Mauro Eduardo Ricardo Sawaya
|nl=Ewout Eggink (Season 6) Louis van Beek (Season 7-8)
|no=Trond Teigen
|es_la=Salvador Delgado ([[AG001]]-[[AG028]], [[AG095]]) José Vilchis ([[AG071]]) Alfredo Basurto ([[AG133]])
|es_eu=Pablo Adán ([[AG001]]-[[AG028]]) Manuel Bellido ([[AG071]]-[[AG133]])
|pl=Andrzej Chudy
|he=עוזי פוקס ''Uzi Fox'' עדי וייס ''Adi Weiss''}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Professor Birch AP.png|thumb|200px|Professor Birch in Ash & Pikachu]]
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
Professor Birch appeared in ''[[SP17|Let's Save Pikachu!!]]''.
{{sectionstub}}

=====Gave to new Trainers=====

{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|May|Torchic|May Torchic AP.png|fire}}
|}
{{left clear}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Birch Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Birch in Pokémon Adventures]]
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Professor Birch is the father of {{adv|Sapphire}}, and supplies her with most of her Pokémon. He is good friends with [[Norman]].

After {{adv|Ruby}} rescued Birch from some wild {{p|Mightyena}}, Birch gave him a Mudkip.

Birch gave away most of his Pokémon to Sapphire and Ruby. His last Pokémon was a Treecko, that he lost in a flood caused by {{p|Kyogre}}. {{adv|Wally}} has since rescued the Pokémon and began to raise it.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Prof. Birch's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
=====Gives to new Trainers=====

{| style="float:left; width: 75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Treecko|Birch Treecko Adventures.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Torchic|Birch Torchic Adventures.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Mudkip|Birch Mudkip Adventures.png|water|link=no}}
|}
{{left clear}}

====Given away====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Rono
|trainer=Sapphire
|pkmn=Aron
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|type2=Rock
|img=Sapphire Rono Aron.png
|epnum=PS184
|epname=Distracting Dustox
|desc={{p|Aron|Rono}} (Japanese: '''どらら''' ''Dorara'') was given to {{adv|Sapphire}} as an {{p|Aron}}. He was the official first Pokémon that Sapphire received.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Sapphire
|main=Chic
|pkmn=Torchic
|gender=female
|type1=Fire
|img=Chic Torchic.png
|epnum=PS182
|epname=Making Mirth with Mightyena
|desc={{p|Torchic|Chic}} (Japanese: '''ちゃも''' ''Chamo'') was given to {{adv|Sapphire}} prior to the start of her journey.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Sapphire
|pkmn=Wailord
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Lorry.png
|epnum=PS192
|epname=Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I
|desc={{DL|Sapphire (Adventures)|Lorry}} (Japanese: '''えるる''' ''Eruru'') was given to {{adv|Sapphire}} as a way of crossing the seas.

{{p|Wailord|Lorry}}'s known moves are {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Water Spout}}, and has a [[Nature|Brave]] nature.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Troppy
|trainer=Sapphire
|pkmn=Tropius
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|type2=Flying
|img=Troppy.png
|epnum=PS213
|epname=Bubble Bubble Toil and Azumarill II
|desc={{p|Tropius|Troppy}} (Japanese: '''とろろ''' ''Tororo'') was given to {{adv|Sapphire}} prior to the start of her journey. He is used as a means of aerial transportation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ruby
|main=Mumu
|pkmn=Mudkip
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Mumu Mudkip.png
|epnum=PS183
|epname=Trying to Trounce Torchic
|desc={{p|Mudkip|Mumu}} (Japanese: '''Zuzu''') was given to {{adv|Ruby}} to help defend him from Sapphire's Torchic.}}

====Lost====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Emerald
|main=Emerald's Sceptile
|pkmn=Treecko
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|img=Wally Treecko.png
|epnum=PS183
|epname=Trying to Trounce Torchic
|desc={{p|Treecko}} was intended for {{adv|Emerald}} but due to the flood caused by {{p|Kyogre}} he ended up lost at sea and eventually ending up in Wally's hands. Wally used him in his climb up [[Sky Pillar]] where he evolved into a Grovyle. However, he became lost at sea again when {{p|Rayquaza}}'s awakening sent him flying into the water, unable to be returned to Professor Birch. He eventually washed up on a desert island where he evolved and was knocked out by [[Guile Hideout]] and smuggled into the [[Battle Frontier]] to drive the press out. He then became Emerald's main Pokémon after being reacquired in the {{ho|Battle Factory}}.}}

===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
[[File:Birch PMRS.png|thumb|200px|Professor Birch in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]
Professor Birch first appears in [[PM117]] of the last volume of [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] where Red meets up with him in Hoenn. In ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]'', he challenges {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} {{TP|Red|and|Clefairy}} [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|his]] {{TP|Red|Pokémon|Tyrogue}} to a {{p|Magikarp}}-catching duel and was able to easily win the contest, along with the other competitions he was involved in with Red.

His most recent appearance was in [[PMHGSS20]]. He, along with the other professors, were the judges of Clefairy's fight with {{p|Giratina}}. After their battle, Professor Birch got into a brawl with the other professors that was started by Clefairy. After watching the fight that was recorded, they worked together and fought Clefairy.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Birch
|pkmn=Torchic
|type1=Fire
|img=Birch Torchic PMRS.png
|epnum=PM117
|epname=
|desc=Torchic first appears as the layout of starter Pokémon that Professor Birch is giving away. In ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]'', {{p|Torchic}} was involved in the Magikarp contest where {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} tries to push it into the water but falls in instead.

None of Torchic's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Birch
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Birch Mudkip PMRS.png
|epnum=PM117
|epname=
|desc=Mudkip first appears as the layout of starter Pokémon that Professor Birch is giving away. In ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]'', {{p|Mudkip}} was involved in a cooking competition where it baked a nice cake from its Whirlpool attack.

Mudkip's only known move is {{m|Whirlpool}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Birch
|pkmn=Treecko
|type1=Grass
|img=Birch Treecko PMRS.png
|epnum=PM117
|epname=
|desc=Treecko first appears as the layout of starter Pokémon that Professor Birch is giving away. In ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]'', {{p|Treecko}} was used in the last competition where it had a race with Clefairy. Even though Clefairy was about to win, Treecko was able to get to the finish line as Clefairy got distracted by a noodle stand giving out a snack.

None of Treecko's moves are known.}}

=====Released=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Birch
|pkmn=Magikarp (×30)
|type1=Water
|img=Birch Magikarp PMRS.png
|cap=Professor Birch's Magikarp
|epnum=PMRS02
|epname=I Won't Let You Lead!!
|desc=During the Magikarp-catching duel, Professor Birch was able to catch thirty {{p|Magikarp}}. Afterwards, they are released back in the water.

None of Magikarp's moves are known.}}

=====Given away=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Sapphire
|pkmn=Torchic
|type1=Fire
|img=Sapphire Torchic PMRS.png
|epnum=PMRS05
|epname=Let's Try To Be Idols!!
|desc=Professor Birch gave away this {{p|Torchic}} to {{OBP|Sapphire|Ruby-Sapphire}} sometime around ''[[PMRS05|Let's Try To Be Idols!!]]''.

None of Torchic's moves are known.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Birch in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Ruby & Sapphire|Professor Birch|89}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Ruby & Sapphire|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=89/109|jpsetlink=EX Ruby & Sapphire|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=054/055|jpset2=Treecko Constructed Starter Deck|jpnum2=018/019|jpset3=Torchic Constructed Starter Deck|jpnum3=018/019|jpset4=Mudkip Constructed Starter Deck|jpnum4=018/019|jpsetlink5=Gift Box|jpset5=Latias Half Deck|jpnum5=018/018|jpsetlink6=Gift Box|jpset6=Latios Half Deck|jpnum6=018/018|enset7=EX Emerald|enrarity7=Uncommon|ennum7=82/106|jpsetlink7=Gift Box Emerald|jpset7=Deoxys Half Deck|jpnum7=014/019|jpsetlink8=Gift Box Emerald|jpset8=Rayquaza Half Deck|jpnum8=014/019|jpsetlink9=Gift Box Mew • Lucario|jpset9=Mightyena Quarter Deck|jpnum9=008/015|jpset10=Imprison! Gardevoir ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum10=017/024|enset11=EX Power Keepers|enrarity11=Uncommon|ennum11=80/108|jpset11=World Champions Pack|jprarity11=Uncommon|jpnum11=091/108}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Professor Birch's Observations|134}}|type=Supporter|modified=Yes|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=134/160|jpset=Tidal Storm|jprarity=U|jpnum=067/070|jpset2=M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum2=013/018|enset3=Primal Clash|enrarity3=SuperRare Holo|ennum3=80/108|jpset3=Tidal Storm|jprarity3=SR|jpnum3=078/070}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

==Trivia==
* Birch was the first Pokémon Professor to have a Pokémon on hand that has not been revealed.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| オダマキ博士 ''Dr. Odamaki''
| From オダマキ ''odamaki'', ''{{wp|Aquilegia}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Professor Birch
| From ''{{wp|birch}} tree''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Professeur Séko
| From ''séquoia'', ''{{wp|Sequoiadendron}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Professor Birk
| From ''Birke'', birch
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Profesor Abedul
| From ''abedul'', birch
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 털보박사 ''Teolbo-baksa''
| "털보" is a Korean phrase that refers to exceptionally hairy people, particularly men
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese
| 小田卷博士 ''Dr. Xiǎotiánjuǎn''
| 小田卷 is from 小田巻 ''Odamaki''. Literally "little field roll".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Finnish
| Professori Birch
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Russian
|Профессор Бёрч ''Professor Byorch''
|Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Vietnamese
|Giáo sư Odamaki
|Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
|ดร.โอดะมากิ ''Dr. Odamaki''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}

==Notes==
<references/>
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Professor Birch|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Light trio

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LukeDaDiggityDog: "Cosmog line" L should be capital.

{{unknown name}}
[[File:Solgaleo_Lunala_Durable_Play_Mat.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Solgaleo and Lunala on a TCG playmat]]
'''Cosmic duo''' is a fan term for the [[Legendary duo]] of [[Alola]] that consists of {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}. They are available at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}}. Both Pokémon evolve from {{p|Cosmoem}}, can create [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, and with the power of both Pokémon, can create {{p|Cosmog}}. When grouped with their pre-evolutions, they are also referred to as the '''Cosmog Line'''.

==History==
{{sectionstub}}
Solgaleo and Lunala were introduced as the mascots in the [[Generation VII]] games, [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. Solgaleo is an emissary of the sun known as the "beast that devours the sun". Lunala is an emissary of the moon known as the "beast that calls the moon". Solgaleo is said to be the male evolution of Cosmog, and Lunala is said to be the female evolution of Cosmog.

==Similar movesets==
Solgaleo's signature move is {{m|Sunsteel Strike}}, a damage-dealing Steel-type move that ignores the target's ability. Lunala's signature move is {{m|Moongeist Beam}}, a damage-dealing Ghost-type move that ignores the target's ability.

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; margin:auto; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{Steel color light}}" | [[File:791Solgaleo.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Solgaleo|{{Steel color dark}}}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{Ghost color light}}" | [[File:792Lunala.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Lunala|{{Ghost color dark}}}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
|-
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Sunsteel Strike|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Moongeist Beam|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Cosmic Power|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Wake-Up Slap|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Hypnosis|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Teleport|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Metal Claw|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Confusion|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|Evo.}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Sunsteel Strike|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Moongeist Beam|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|7}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Iron Head|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{mcolor|Night Shade|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|13}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Metal Sound|{{steel color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Confuse Ray|{{ghost color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|19}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Zen Headbutt|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|23}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flash Cannon|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|31}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Morning Sun|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Moonlight|{{fairy color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|37}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Night Daze|{{dark color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|43}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{mcolor|Metal Burst|{{steel color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Magic Coat|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|47}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Solar Beam|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | {{mcolor|Moonblast|{{fairy color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|59}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Noble Roar|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dream Eater|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|61}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{mcolor|Flare Blitz|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Phantom Force|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|67}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Wide Guard|{{rock color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|73}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Giga Impact|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; color: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Moves in '''bold''' get {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}{{-}}

==Similar stats==
{{duostats|psychic|791|Solgaleo|steel|137|137|107|113|89|97|792|Lunala|ghost|137|113|89|137|107|97}}

==In the games==
===Pokémon Sun and Moon===
{{main|Nebby}}
{{spoilers}}
In Pokémon Sun and Moon, [[Lillie]] takes care of a Cosmog named Nebby, which she fled from [[Aether Paradise]] with in order to save it from the [[Aether Foundation]]'s experiments. Lillie keeps Nebby in a bag as an attempt to both keep it safe and to keep it from sight. Lillie and Nebby are eventually kidnapped by the Aether Foundation, and [[Lusamine]] takes Nebby and uses it to open [[Ultra Wormhole]]s. Nebby then evolves into Cosmoem. Later, when the [[player]] and Lillie play the Sun and Moon Flutes at [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}}, Nebby evolves into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}} or {{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}}, which is then caught by the player.
{{endspoilers}}



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