:''This article is about the [[main series]] game. For the [[Pokémon Adventures]] character, see {{adv|Platinum}}. For the Trading Card Game expansion, see [[Platinum (TCG)]].''

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|name=Pokémon Platinum Version
|jname=ポケットモンスタープラチナ
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|caption=Pokémon Platinum Version's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Giratina}}'s [[Giratina_(Pokémon)#Physiology|Origin Forme]].
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|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Platinum.
|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
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|players=1-5 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation IV]] [[version|main series]]
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|release_date_ja=September 13, 2008
|release_date_na=March 22, 2009
|release_date_au=May 14, 2009
|release_date_eu=May 22, 2009
|release_date_kr=July 2, 2009
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/platinum/ Official Site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-platinum-version/ Official Site]
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'''Pokémon Platinum Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタープラチナ''' ''Pocket Monsters Platinum'') is the third game to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and is the third [[Generation IV]] [[main series]] game. The game was first seen on May 11, 2008 when a low-resolution cell-phone picture of an upcoming issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine was leaked around the Internet. On May 15, the magazine was officially released and the game was also officially confirmed by Nintendo. The game was released in Japan on September 13, 2008, in North America on March 22, 2009, in Australia on May 14, 2009, in Europe on May 22, 2009 and in Korea on July 2, 2009.

Like previous third versions, the region and starting area remain the same as in previously released paired versions; in Platinum, the player begins his or her journey from [[Twinleaf Town]] across all of [[Sinnoh]]. Also like other third version games it has some changes from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.

==Changes from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl==
===Aesthetic changes===
* {{ga|Lucas}}, {{ga|Dawn}}, and {{ga|Barry}} have different outfits designed for colder weather, as the entire Sinnoh region has changed in temperature.
* The player's house now has a wallpaper in their room.
* The template for the [[level]], {{stat|Hit Points|HP}}, and name of Pokémon in battle is a dark gray instead of white, and its shape has changed.
* The [[Pokétch]] has been redesigned. Players can now move up and down between apps instead of having to go through all of them to return to a previous one.
* Some of the [[move]]s have been redesigned and have a different animation, such as {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Spacial Rend}}.
* When Pokémon are sent out from their [[Poké Ball]]s, their back sprites now animate much like their front sprites have since {{v2|Emerald}} (i.e., multiple frames of animation in addition to the various distortions and filters already used). Front sprites for {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} and other Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] have also changed. Certain Pokémon not in the Sinnoh Pokédex, like {{p|Meowth}}, also received a change in sprites.
* When battling certain {{pkmn|Trainer}}s such as [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Frontier Brain]]s and {{ga|Barry}}, the Trainers' sprites are now animated to move in the same manner as Pokémon.
* Some trainers now use [[seals]] when sending out some of their Pokémon.
* The {{gy|Eterna}}, {{gy|Hearthome}}, and [[Veilstone Gym]]s have all had complete redesigns in the interior.
* Closeups of Gym Leaders, just before a battle, have been changed from enlarged sprites to higher-quality drawings and the terms VS;  the Frontier Brains also have this feature. The Elite Four have this as well, but the animation includes the player on the left side of the "VS." and the Elite Four member on the right side.
* The rooms where the player battle the {{si|Elite Four}} have been redesigned. {{EF|Aaron}} now has logs and foliage in his room. [[Bertha]] now has rocks in her room. {{EF|Flint}} now contains lava pits in his room. [[Lucian]]'s room has only had minor changes to now include four large lights or glowing orbs on the floor. [[Cynthia]]'s room has changed its color scheme and the lift leading up to the [[Hall of Fame]] is now partially contained. The [[Pokémon Center]] at the Elite Four has also been redesigned.
* When entering new areas, the location "labels" on the top-left corner have been redesigned, much like they were between {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and {{game|Emerald}}.
*All gyms now only have Pokémon of their type specialty.
*{{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pachirisu}} are now featured when entering Wi-Fi.
*The [[Pal Pad]] has been given a new design.
*The [[Junichi Masuda|game director]] at [[Hotel Grand Lake]] now has an overhead sprite of his own. The [[Diploma]] also was redesigned.
* When the player starts the battle with the Giratina in the [[Distortion World]], instead of displaying "A wild GIRATINA appeared!", it displays "The Distortion World's GIRATINA appeared!". It is referred to as "the wild GIRATINA" in other instances, such as attacking, however.
* The trees on West Sinnoh have sharper angles and a point at the top, compared to rounded branches and a rounded top in Diamond and Pearl, and are also slightly darker. The trees in East Sinnoh are also slightly darker, but it is now a completely different hue than the trees in West Sinnoh, and are more rounded than in Diamond and Pearl, while the Battle Zone has completely new trees altogether.

* The battle menu was redesigned.
* When Spiritomb appears in the wild or comes out of a Trainer's [[Poké Ball]], the [[Odd Keystone]] is seen for a few seconds in its battle animation.

===Storyline changes===
* The player meets [[Professor Rowan]] and the opposite gender character earlier, and obtains his or her [[starter Pokémon]] on {{rt|201|Sinnoh}}.
* The first battle is against the player's rival, who, as always, has chosen the starter Pokémon which has a type advantage against the player's.
* The player and the rival now encounter [[Cyrus]] at [[Lake Verity]] at the start of the game. The player can also meet Cyrus at different venues such as the [[Eterna City]] statue.
* Both {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} appear on [[Spear Pillar]]. {{p|Giratina}}, the mascot of Platinum, then phases into [[Pokémon universe|the world]] in front of [[Cyrus]].
* A new area known as the [[Distortion World]] is playable. It has floor-like sections floating at ninety-degree angles from each other, creating an effect similar to the art of {{wp|M. C. Escher}}. It doesn't follow the {{wp|Laws of Physics}}, making things like {{m|surf}}ing down a waterfall going up possible. The camera angle switches between perspective and isometric views to suit the angle of the player. It also has moving platforms with jumpable gaps between them. Giratina, when here, will be in its Origin Forme and is also the only wild Pokémon located here.
* Two new characters to the main storyline were added. One is [[Charon]], a professor and Commander of [[Team Galactic]], and the other is a police officer spying on Team Galactic, using the codename "[[Looker]]".
* A tag battle between the player and his or her {{ga|Barry|rival}} against {{EF|Flint}} and [[Volkner]] takes place at the entrance to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} when the player first arrives there.
* [[Team Galactic]]'s plans to re-create the world have changed slightly. The layouts of their HQs, such as the one in Eterna, have been changed. Team Galactic now utilizes more resources in order to reach their goal, as well as explaining why, in-game, such as the power from the [[Valley Windworks]], as well as planting a bomb on the [[Great Marsh]] for attention in order to allow more people to realize what they're trying to do.
* Some of the [[Gym Leader]]s have been reordered: [[Fantina]] is now the third Gym Leader, [[Maylene]] is the fourth and [[Crasher Wake]] is the fifth. The appearance of players' gym badge case stays the same though.
* {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}} no longer gives the player the [[Dowsing Machine]] or the [[Vs. Seeker]] near the {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} junction; instead he/she meets the player at the entrance to [[Mt. Coronet]].
*[[Team Galactic]] appears in [[Stark Mountain]] under the command of [[Charon]], who seeks to use the destructive power of the volcano to extort money from the people of Sinnoh. The player, with help from [[Buck]], must defeat them. During this event, [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] quit Team Galactic because Charon does not share the same ideals as ex-boss [[Cyrus]]. Ultimately, Charon and his two accompanying grunts are apprehended by [[Looker]] and two policemen.
* After the aforementioned event, the player is able to challenge all the [[Gym Leader]]s of Sinnoh to rematches in the [[Battleground]]. The player's tag battle partners from throughout the game ([[Cheryl]], [[Buck]], [[Marley]], [[Mira]], and [[Riley]]) are also able to be challenged in this place. Each of the 13 characters has a team of five Pokémon, whose levels are between 61 and 66.
* The {{si|Elite Four}} increase their Pokémon's levels after the player has completed the [[Stark Mountain]] event. Their levels are now between 65 and 78.
* When one finishes the [[Stark Mountain]] quest, instead of the [[rival]] appearing at the [[Fight Area]] on weekends, he now appears at the [[Survival Area]] in front of the [[Battleground]]. During the first battle, the levels of the Pokémon in his party range from 59-65, second battle 69-75, and third and beyond 79-85. On his last battle, he was the trainer with the highest-leveled Pokémon in all main series games, until {{ga|Red}}'s team in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* When first visiting the [[Resort Area]], the player receives a [[villa]]. Inside on a table is a catalog that lists items that can be purchased to furnish the house in the same manner as decorating a secret base. The player will be visited by NPCs such as the Sinnoh Gym Leaders, the player's [[mom]], [[Professor Rowan]], and the rival.

===Gameplay changes===
* Giratina's cry will be heard when "Start" or "A" are pressed at the title screen, unlike in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} which just play a snippet of the title theme's melody. It shares this trait with some games from previous generations.
* The Wi-Fi area has been enhanced with the [[Wi-Fi Plaza]], which supports up to 20 people at a time. The new area seems to focus exclusively on mini-games, which include '' Wobbuffet Pop'', where players hit a {{p|Wobbuffet}}, ''Mime Jr. Top'', where players can balance {{p|Mime Jr.}} on a ball and ''Swalot Plop'' where players throw berries at a {{p|Swalot}} machine.
* There is a new [[key item]] called the [[Vs. Recorder]] (given by [[Looker]] when the player first meets him in [[Jubilife City]]), which allows players to record battles in {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} and Wi-Fi, and share the records with other players over the [[Global Terminal|GTS]]. Players can also take pictures of their [[PC]] boxes and share them with other players in a similar fashion.
* The [[Global Terminal|GTS]] has incorporated an e-mail system that allows players to be notified of completed trades. Notification messages are sent to the player's e-mail account, which can be viewed through the player's PC, mobile phone, or Wii system.
** In non-Japanese versions, however, the system was downgraded to Wii messaging only. Thus, in these versions, notification messages are sent and must be viewed through the Wii's Message Board.
* The Sinnoh starters and their evolutions are now allowed in an expanded [[Amity Square]], making a total of 20 Pokémon allowed in the Square.
* Over local wireless, there is a new feature called ''Spin Trade'' where the player and their friends can put their Pokémon eggs in and randomly swap. Trainers that obtain eggs that land on the ''Bonus Area'', the spotted ones, get a berry too.
* {{HM|05|Defog}} is now located inside the [[Solaceon Ruins]] instead of the [[Great Marsh]].
* The player now receives {{HM|04|Strength}} from [[Riley]] on [[Iron Island]] instead of in the [[Lost Tower]].
* The player can now challenge other trainers in certain [[Pokémon Center]]s. The trainer(s) are located in front of the desk. These trainers change location every day.
* In addition to the move tutors in Diamond and Pearl, three new [[move tutors]] are added, in [[Snowpoint City]], on {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} and in the [[Survival Area]].
* The {{stat|Accuracy}} of {{m|Hypnosis}} was changed back to 60.
* The game's speed with some features is faster compared to Diamond and Pearl, particularly while {{m|Surf|surfing}} and during {{pkmn|battle}}s. These improvements make the game almost as fast as the [[Generation III]] games, though the player still walks slower than the Generation III standard, and the FPS of Platinum is only 30.
* Poffins can be made with others via Wi-Fi.
* A man in the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]'s Prize Exchange House can tell the player the type of {{m|Hidden Power}} their Pokémon has, and a man in the {{si|Battle Tower}} is able to judge the [[Individual values]] of the player Pokémon.
* The price of the [[accessory|accessories]] at [[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]] on [[Floaroma Town]] has been reduced.
* European versions of the game are no longer able to play [[slot machine]]s. These versions of the game replace slot machines with [[game machine]]s, a machine that simply gives coins to the player with little interactivity. The reason this was done is due to implementation of stricter legislation against gambling in the European Union. This issue will cause similar changes in future European versions of Pokémon games as well.
* As in [[Generation II|Generations II]] and III, it is possible to ride a bicycle in gatehouses separating cities or towns and routes, something that was made impossible in Diamond and Pearl.
* When the player uses his or her radar while in [[the Underground]], it takes two seconds before another radar signal to be used. In Diamond and Pearl, it only took one second.
* The Lustrous and Adamant Orbs are no longer found on [[Spear Pillar]] as in Diamond and Pearl, instead they must be found in a cave somewhere in the snowfields of [[Mt. Coronet]]. To be able to catch Dialga and Palkia, the player must have obtained the items in that cave and must have faced Giratina, whether it was caught or not. Then the player can go up [[Mt. Coronet]] to where Giratina took the player and Cyrus in to the [[Distortion World]].
* If a legendary Pokémon is not captured, it will reappear after defeating the [[Elite Four]].
* The level progression of the average opponent's Pokémon has been increased. An example of this is that in Diamond and Pearl, Barry's starter Pokémon in the battle at Pastoria City is at level 28. In Platinum, it is at level 36. Almost every trainer's roster in the game has had their levels increased by at least one. However, the Elite Four's Pokémon have been lowered by four levels the first time the player faces them.

====Obtainable Pokémon====
* 59 more Pokémon have been added to the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] to give it a grand total of 210 entries, with all non-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV now included, along with their pre-evolved forms and several other Pokémon. The added Pokémon, such as {{p|Rotom}} and {{p|Giratina}}, are now available prior to the [[Elite Four]] challenge.
* Giratina can appear both as Altered Forme and Origin Forme in Platinum. It will appear in Origin Forme while in the [[Distortion World]], and in Altered Forme while out of it. A {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}} is required to transform it to its Origin Forme outside of the Distortion World.
** The [[ability]] of Origin Forme is {{a|Levitate}} and its [[Stats|base stats]] mirror those of Altered Forme in that the offensive stats have been switched with their respective defensive stats.
* {{p|Shaymin}}'s new Forme is called ''Sky Forme'' and takes on a canine appearance. Its [[ability]] is {{a|Serene Grace}} and the forme is focused on {{stat|Speed}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}. It is able to learn new moves like {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Air Slash}} and {{m|Leaf Storm}}.
** Shaymin is able to change between its two forms via the use of the {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}}. This item doesn't work at [[Time#Times of day|night]] or if Shaymin is {{status|Freeze|frozen}}.
* {{p|Rotom}} has new forms as well. Each of the five forms is a Rotom that has possessed an electrical appliance. Despite having visual characteristics of other types, the five forms share the original Rotom's {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ghost}} types, whereas their [[Stat|base stats]] are far higher. They also share the original Rotom's ability: {{a|Levitate}}. These Pokémon are not normally available and are therefore banned from official tournaments. The item to unlock these Pokémon in the game, the {{OBP|Secret Key|Generation IV}}, is an event-only item.
* {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Registeel}} can be caught at level 30 with the help of an event {{p|Regigigas}} that has been distributed in Nintendo events.
* {{p|Regigigas}} is now found at level 1, making it the lowest-[[level]] non-glitch wild Pokémon in a game, along with {{p|Magikarp}}. It's also the lowest-level non-glitch legendary in a game.
* The [[legendary birds]] can be found as roaming Pokémon after the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained. They roam Sinnoh much like {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Cresselia}} do. The player has to talk to [[Professor Oak]] in [[Eterna City]] to trigger their appearance. They are all at level 60.
* {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} appear on [[Spear Pillar]] one at a time after the player has spoken with Cynthia's grandmother in [[Celestic Town]], and obtained the [[Type-enhancing item#Adamant Orb|Adamant]] and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}}s in [[Mt. Coronet]].
* [[Cynthia]] now gives the player a [[Pokémon egg]] containing {{p|Togepi}} after the player has defeated Team Galactic at the [[Galactic Eterna Building]], replacing the {{p|Happiny}} Egg previously obtainable in [[Hearthome City]].
* [[Bebe]] now gives the player an {{p|Eevee}} before the player receives the [[National Pokédex]]; Eevee can now be obtained from the first time the player arrives in [[Hearthome City]]. It is at level 20.
* A man in [[Veilstone City]] gives the player a level 25 {{p|Porygon}} as a gift.
* {{p|Manaphy}}, while still uncatchable in-game, is now required to obtain the [[National Pokédex]]. It can be added to the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] from finding its picture in a book in the {{OBP|Pokémon Mansion|Sinnoh}}.

===Map changes===
* Much like the [[Pokémon Emerald Version|third version of the last generation]], a new {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} takes the place of the {{si|Battle Park}}. It has the {{si|Battle Tower}}, {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Factory}}, {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}}, {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Arcade}} and {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Hall}} as venues.
* [[Twinleaf Town]] and nearby routes now have snow patches.
* [[Jubilife City]] has been refurbished with new pathways and some buildings have animated roof lights.
* The [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]] in [[Jubilife City]] has been redesigned and now includes a bigger global terminal. It has been renamed as the ''Global Terminal''.
* [[Oreburgh Mine]] now has twin coal transporters starting from the entrance and ending at the entrance to the last section of the mine and are now moving.
* An arch now represents the entrances to [[Floaroma Town]].
* The trees in [[Eterna Forest]], as well as [[Fullmoon Island]] and [[Newmoon Island]], cast shadows that cover the ground.
* [[Eterna City]] has been refurbished with new foliage and pathways. Also the [[Galactic Eterna Building]] has had a complete redesign, inside and out. It now contains a secret room where Rotom can switch between its forms.
* [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]] has been redesigned and now has tunnel-like shelters in the middle of the Cycle Route, as well as lights along the sides of it.
* [[Hearthome City]] has been refurbished with new pathways.
* [[Amity Square]] has been completely remodeled. It now includes a small pond, more paths and more upper levels. The old buildings that previously inhabited Amity Square now contain Warp Panels which transport the player to the other old buildings within Amity Square.
* [[Lost Tower]] has had its color scheme changed and now has fog on three of its five floors, which can be cleared by {{HM|05|Defog}}.
* [[Solaceon Town]]'s houses have been remodeled and the [[Pokémon Daycare]] now has a trough filled with water and tent-like shelters.
* [[Veilstone City]] has been refurbished with new pathways. The [[Galactic Veilstone Building]] has been redesigned, inside and out. The [[Veilstone Department Store]] now has a basement, in which contest items can be sold and bought. Berries and Lava Cookies can be bought as well.
* The [[Hotel Grand Lake]] has been refurbished with new pathways.
* [[Pastoria City]]'s houses have been remodeled and now also includes a board with a {{p|Croagunk}} on it which is located in front of the [[Great Marsh]]. On occasions, if the player stands behind the Croagunk Wall with the player's head sticking out of it, a wild Croagunk will come, but it will just cry and walk into the Great Marsh building.
* The [[Great Marsh]] has had its color scheme changed and has also had foliage changed and added.
* [[Celestic Town]]'s houses have been remodeled.
* [[Canalave City]] has been refurbished with new pathways and its houses and library have also been remodeled.
* The player now needs to use {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} to reach [[Lake Acuity]].
* The area of water to the south of [[Snowpoint City]] where the player can get a boat to the [[Battle Zone]] now contains a small amount of icebergs. These can also be seen in the ocean when the boat is crossing to the Battle Zone. The boat has also been redesigned, most likely due to the icebergs in the sea.
* The back area of [[Spear Pillar]] has been slightly redesigned to allow more room for the [[Creation trio]] when they appear.
* [[Sunyshore City]] has been refurbished with new pathways and its houses have been remodeled.
* The entrance and exit of {{si|Victory Road}} have become wider, having a [[Poké Ball]] at the center of the arch.
* The [[Battle Zone]] is now warmer, and palm trees can be found there.
* [[Stark Mountain]] now has more features evocative of a {{wp|volcano}}, such as crags and pits of lava.
* The {{si|Pokémon Mansion}} is surrounded by golden railings.

===Missing Pokémon===
These Pokémon are unavailable in Platinum. To be obtained they must be [[trade]]d from the other games of [[Generation IV]] or [[Pal Park|imported]] from a game from [[Generation III]].
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{{Moveentry|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost||'''{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost||'''{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|328|Trapinch|1|Ground||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|329|Vibrava|2|Ground|Dragon|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|330|Flygon|2|Ground|Dragon|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|366|Clamperl|1|Water||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|367|Huntail|1|Water||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|368|Gorebyss|1|Water||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|431|Glameow|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|432|Purugly|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}'''}}
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==Reception==
Upon its release, Pokémon Platinum received very good review scores from critics. IGN gave the game a "Great" score with an 8.8 out of 10 stating that, "Yes, It's still good. Even two years later".<ref>[http://ds.ign.com/articles/965/965092p1.html IGN: Pokemon Platinum Version Review] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> It currently holds an 83% rating on Gamerankings.com, while being reviewed by a total of 34 sources.<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/946308-pokemon-platinum-version/index.html Gamerankings: Pokemon Platinum Version] (retrieved January 18, 2010)</ref>

{{wp|Famitsū}}, a Japanese video game magazine, noted that Platinum was the fastest selling game released for the Nintendo DS. It also had the tenth highest selling figures of any game for 2009, and was the only game for the DS to place in the top ten.<ref>[http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/nintendo-call-of-duty-dominate-09-game-sales-figures/1385597] Game sales data 2009 (retrieved January 16, 2010)</ref>

==Connectivity==
The game can connect automatically to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} once players have access to a [[Pokémon Center]]. It can also connect to [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] and obtain Pokémon received from [[Ranger Net]] Special Missions. It retains the same compatibility with [[Generation III]] games and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] as its predecessors, but [[My Pokémon Ranch]] requires an update to work with Platinum that is only available in Japan. Pokémon Battle Revolution also wasn't programmed to be compatible with Platinum, so new formes will not appear. Also, there is a problem with connecting with Korean DS games. It cannot connect directly, but rather through the GTS.

==Trivia==
* This is the first game where a [[version mascot]]'s primary color is not the name of the game. However, while no color is especially dominant in {{p|Giratina}}'s color scheme, it has gray elements that the "Platinum" may refer to, and the names ''Giratina'' and ''Platina'' share the same word ending.
* Platinum is the first game to be named after a metal since {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, and the first game to not be named after a precious stone since then.
** It also makes [[Generation IV]] the first generation in which two game names have the same first initial in English ('''P'''earl and '''P'''latinum). However, other languages have had the same initial in their game names, with Spanish '''A'''zul and '''A'''marillo for Blue and Yellow and German '''S'''aphir and '''S'''maragd for Sapphire and Emerald. Coincidentally, all three of these are the respective second and third versions of their generation.
* A small cosmetic mistake was made during the development of Platinum. Normally, when the player picks up an item on the ground, it disappears and the message saying "[Player] received a(n)/the [item]". However, when the player approaches the Poké Ball containing the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}}, it displays "[Player] received a Griseous Orb!" ''before'' it disappears. This was corrected in the English version of the game.
** In the [[Turnback Cave]], however, the item in the last room by the portal still has this mistake.
* All of the Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex as well as a few other non-Sinnoh native Pokémon got new sprite designs, as is customary for third versions. However, the {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} sprites are still used when the player dresses up the Pokémon either in [[Super Contest]]s or in the [[Jubilife TV]] station. Over half of the 493 Pokémon had either minor or major tweaks in their backsprites.
* In the instruction manual included with the game, it says that there are 493 Pokémon to be discovered. However, the game was released before {{p|Arceus}}, the 493rd Pokémon, was officially revealed.
* Like Diamond and Pearl, the issue with Korean characters remains. However, whereas Diamond and Pearl showed empty spaces, Platinum, and subsequently HeartGold and SoulSilver, instead show dashes.
* This is the first game where the player can battle an [[Non-player character|NPC]] in a Pokémon Center.
* With a total of eighteen legendary Pokémon, Pokémon Platinum has the most legendary Pokémon out of any [[version|main series]] game.
* Platinum removed the "©(publishing year) GAME FREAK inc." notice present on the title screen in Diamond and Pearl and preceding games, instead having a notice saying "Developed by GAME FREAK inc." similar to the notices found on the title screens of recent games developed by {{wp|tri-Ace}}.
* This is the second game to have the rematch feature with Gym Leaders, the first being {{game|Emerald}} and the most recent being {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.

===In other languages===
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*[[Appendix:Platinum walkthrough|Pokémon Platinum Walkthrough]]

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** [http://www.pokemonplatinum.com/ Official English Sub-site]
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2011-01-30T17:55:18Z

Mastermp45:

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*''[[User talk:Landfish7/Archive 1|Archive 1]]''

== Why ==

why why why '''WHY''' did you start moving disambigs?? who told you to do this?? it was not an official or finalized decision. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:20, 14 November 2010 (UTC)

== Just wanted to apologize ==

I thought I knew what I was talking about too when I said it was alright to start doing that whole disambiguation thing. I had just seen someone do it to Squirtle's article and figured that meant it was alright. Obviously, I have to be more careful about these things... Sorry. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 20:26, 14 November 2010 (UTC)

== Apology ==

Sorry, I'll follow your advice next time. [[User:Matt of Mossdeep|Matt of Mossdeep]] 07:49, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

== Caps lock ==

Looking at [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:PAK_Man#Ah!? this] edit, please do not yell at one of our bureaucrats. It is against the {{bp|Code of Conduct|CoC}} and can get you blocked, Thanks, --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''Pikachu!''']] 23:41, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

== That template you use that makes the Oshawott sprite appear on this page ==

Can I use something like that for my talk page? Only I want to make a Weezing sprite appear instead. Is this alright with you? - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 02:12, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

== LustShipping ==

One of your shipping tags is linking to a non-existent page (Shipping:LustShipping) and is appearing on the wanted pages, you need to either remove the tag or hard code it in so that it doesn't link. Thanks. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 06:39, 8 January 2011 (UTC)

== the dewott guy ==
I saw on another site that ftachimaru's english name is dewott {{unsigned|Mastermp45}}
:1.) Please sign your comments. 2.) Pokémon Fan Websites are NEVER reliable sources for information. 3.) Only official confirmation from an official Pokémon source can confirm such information. 4.) Ask an [[Bulbapedia:Administrators|admin]] before you start making big changes like that! Thanks, and good luck with your contributions to Bulbapedia. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 23:52, 25 January 2011 (UTC)

== i understand ==
im the one that was talking about the userspace i understand ill try to contribute but i dont have conections {{unsigned|Mastermp45}}

:1.) I will repeat, please sign all comments on discussion pages with four tildes like this <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> or by pressing the signature button in the edit menu OR by pressing ''shift'' and then ''`''. ''`'' is located on the upper right hand corner of your keyboard. 2.) You need to be more clear when you make a message to a user on their talk page, though I'm going to guess that this is a response to [[User talk:Mastermp45|my discussion on your talk page]] you are vary vague in your comment about what you are referring to. 3.) If this IS a response to the discussion I started on your talk page than you should have continued the discussion there by adding a new comment to the discussion by placing a <nowiki>:</nowiki> and proceeding with your comment right below my comment so that it indents, indicating that you are responding to my comment. 4.) I will leave a message on your talk page on the discussion I started, I would like it that any responses you'd like to make to this comment you are reading now, and the one you are about to recieve on your talk page, shall be placed on YOUR page continuing the discussion. Thank you for reading this thoroughly and completely and I'm expecting a response at your talk page if you have one.. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 02:22, 29 January 2011 (UTC)

== me again ==
by connections i meants like sites that tell me about all the new stuff in Pokémon histroy i didnt know if you wanted my to say this on your page or on my talk so i put it on yours and what does utc mean this is me trying to do the singture --[[User:Mastermp45|Mastermp45]] 22:26, 29 January 2011 (UTC)mastermp45 4:24 january 29 2011

2011-01-29T00:27:44Z

Mastermp45:

User talk:Werdnae/Archive 2

2011-01-26T00:03:38Z

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== Generation V Egg Group data ==

Seeing as how it's apparently incredibly difficult to trust new users with simple tasks here, I reckoned I'd just provide you with [[http://pastehtml.com/view/1bwfioy.txt the data]] and allow you to handle it as you see fit. —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 08:49, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
:I was actually trying to get the opinions of a few other admins first, in particular for the ordering. I'll give you the honor of adding it to the page. Go ahead if you like. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 09:00, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
::Ah, I was under the impression that the template automatically padded the numbers to a length of three. Either way, thank you; I shall remember that in future. —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 09:30, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
:::You're welcome. Most templates like that don't pad the numbers, partly because it can then be sort of spoofed for the formes and stuff. Thank you for getting it all done. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 09:36, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
::::Yeah, that makes sense; those alternate Pokémon can be hell. You're welcome, but I won't lie; it was mostly all perl's doing. ^_^ —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 09:40, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

== PokéPark Pictures (cont.) ==

Hey Werdnae, [http://www.spriters-resource.com/other_systems/pokepark/sheet/32586 look what I found.] :D I asked the guy who ripped them if we could use them and he said we could. Maybe put them on the side games template or something. Like to the left of the Pad description. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 00:54, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:Werdnae, I would like to make a suggestion: I think putting the cell directly to the left of the Pad entries would be perfect, but d'you reckon you could just display the image in the actual template, then I'll just upload each of the images as PokePark001.png, etc. It seems like that would make things move far smootherly. —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 01:11, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
::...well at any rate, {{tt|Random Talking Bush|the guy who ripped the images}} sent all the individual images to me in PNG format to save us the trouble of cropping them all out of The Spriter's Resource. Let's decide on what we want the template to look like before deciding the file names perhaps. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 01:20, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Haha. It positively tickles me that none of you seem to have ever heard of programmers. Nearly all popular programming languages today are perfectly suited for ripping sections of images, so that wouldn't have been a problem; still, that was quite nice of him. Regarding the template, what could possibly be more fitting than putting the image to the left of the Pad entry? —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 01:25, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
::::For the file names we'll go with PPW###.png with the hashes being the ndex number. That has the added advantage of meaning that the image won't need to be added to each individual page. The images are 64px square right? I've made [[User:Werdnae/Sandbox/Sidegame|a quick mockup]] using one of the MD images stretched to 64x64 pixels to give an idea of size. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:47, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::Alright. Yeah, they're 64x64. One final question and I'll start uploading them. The ###'s, do I use national dex or the Pokepark pad numbers? [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 02:50, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
::::::Ndex numbers. That way it's more consistent and there's no need for an extra parameter on the template. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:51, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Psst, we're all done uploading the PPW imagery; when d'you reckon they'll be displaying in the template? —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 04:33, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
::::::::How about... now. You may need to purge the cache to get it to show up on a specific page. Don't worry about manually doing them all though, the cache updates often enough on its own. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:55, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::Glorious. It really does look quite snazzy. I think Jo might hate me now, though... —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 05:17, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::Looks pretty good. =D In other news, I've been working on the Guardian Signs browser descriptions and I'm almost done with that as well. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 04:58, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
After getting all those icons uploaded, still think I should go ahead and upload those images I sent you via photobucket? (Sorry if it gets annoying always asking permission for everything[and for apologizing all the time], but I fear making a mistake will cost me. D:) [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 08:47, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:I'd say just hold on to them for now. We may want to use them at some point, but the icons will be enough for the moment. And don't worry too much about making mistakes - everyone makes them at some point. It's always okay for you to ask if you aren't sure though. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 09:18, 14 November 2010 (UTC)

== Regarding Generation V Experience Yields... ==

Nearly every single Pokémon had its Experience yield modified in some way in Generation V; any ideas regarding how to get this data into the system without having to hand-modify almost 500 Pokémon pages? The only thing I could think of was a massive switch case; while it would be stupid ugly, it would get the job done much more efficiently. What do you think about the matter? —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 05:48, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:The EV yield remains the same, right? If so the new Exp. yield could potentially replace the Battle Exp. part of the infobox - that number itself is just a formula of the Base, with the box taking up the whole width for Gen IV Pokémon (or it could have a -- like the dex numbers section). Unless the new yields are mathematically related to the old ones through a single formula then there's no way to get around adding it to the pages for all 493 Pokémon that need it unfortunately. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 09:27, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
::I do think that the Battle Exp. could be done away with. However, I still don't understand why it would have to be manually added; why couldn't a huge switch case be used in the template to provide the correct Exp. yield based on the National Dex number? —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 20:15, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Huge switches (i.e. those with many outcomes) require a lot of server resources and cause stability issues. That's why templates have parameters, rather than just a pagename switcher. It also means that if, say, someone makes a mistake putting it in, people who notice can just fix it. Since high-use templates get protected (again, mainly to reduce server stress) they wouldn't be able to if it was just a template with a giant switch. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:24, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
::::Erm, the switch case would only need to take into account the parameter passed as the National Dex and then display the correct Exp. yield accordingly; that's not server-intensive at all; it doesn't have to access any other data on the server. As for being protected, why would any other user ever need to modify the template? It would be static data, would it not? —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 00:26, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::People make mistakes in entering the data, and often it won't get noticed for a while. And it's still a very big switch, as it would need 493 possibilities. Switch size for the server load is mainly determined by the number of different outcomes available, not the size of the input itself. Putting it into that template as a permanent switch like that would cause massive load on the server, and could potentially cause them to crash. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 00:50, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
::::::I'm not sure you fully understand how the #switch functionality works on a wiki, but I'm nearly positive it doesn't require a call to the server. All it does is check a value given to it and display responses based on this value. To implement the new Exp. yields, all we would be doing is passing the '''ndex''' value, which it takes from having already been declared in the template, to a switch and displaying the corresponding number. As for people inputting incorrect data, you don't seem to have caught on to the fact that I already have this data; in fact, I've already updated the [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield]] to reflect the new numbers. I like the idea of having Bulbapedia be consistent and up-to-date with its information, and that's why I'm interested in having the new numbers put up; still, I'd like for it to be done in the most efficient way possible, and that certainly doesn't mean doing it manually. [[http://pastehtml.com/view/1bxak7s.txt Here]] is the switch case as it would need to go up somewhere in the PokémonInfobox template. Please, I implore you, drop it in (perhaps in the Battle Exp. area like you suggested, but maybe even in the actual Exp. field if you're as interested in having Bulbapedia be accurate as I am) and see if it causes any server issues. Assuming it does, I'd be happy to set something up to do it manually; if it doesn't mess anything up, however, it will be quite a joyous occasion to be able to say that Bulbapedia is striving ever closer to completion. —'''[[User:Hexagon Theory|hexagon]][[User_talk:Hexagon Theory|THEORY]]''' 01:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I don't know the inner workings of the switch function, but what I do know is that we have been specifically told by none other than big boss [[Archaic]] that they have been determined to be problematic, and to avoid them where possible. I don't know if you were around for it, but the wiki was locked down in June as it was resulting in a 503 for about 9 out of every 10 page loads. That was largely because there used to be a switch in the roundy template, which was used everywhere. Once the switch was removed and the template broken into nine pieces as a result the issues pretty much went away. Theoretically, the switch should work fine. The servers unfortunately just aren't stable enough to have them everywhere. For the record, Bulbagarden has five servers, four of which are used for Bulbawiki (Bulbapedia, the Archives and Bulbanews). As a result I cannot and will not add that switch to the template. It will have to be a parameter. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:32, 15 November 2010 (UTC)

== Awesome job, dude! ==

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What, you mean I have to give you another one? D: But seriously, you did good. *ruffles hair* —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:00, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:Thanks trom. And the other people that decide this stuff. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 08:28, 14 November 2010 (UTC)

== Userpage ==

can I have a [[User:StripedRK9|userpage]]? [[User:StripedRK9|StripedRK9]] 00:14, 18 November 2010 (UTC)
:You will be able to create your userpage once you have been a user for a certain time and have made a certain number of edits to the mainspace. Just keep contributing and you will be able to make it eventually. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:55, 18 November 2010 (UTC)

== Outrage ==

[[User:Littlmiget123]] would like to have a picture of [[Clair's Dragonair]] using {{m|Outrage}} in the manga, since it isn't so easy to describe the move with just words. Can you upload the pic? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 12:28, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
:Unfortunately not. I don't have that volume yet, sorry. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 19:04, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
::That's OK. Just please upload it when you can. :) --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 10:57, 28 November 2010 (UTC)

== sorry. ==

i thought it'd go in pikamander's,not deadlymenthane's talk page. :(----[[User:Ethan brendan lucas|EBL]] ''([[User talk:Ethan brendan lucas|talk to me!]])'' 01:19, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
:No problem. Now you know. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:34, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

== hey ==

can you be my buddy too? Alika0303 04:54, 25 November 2010 (UTC)
:If you want help, just let me know what you want. If you'd like people to chat to you'd be better off looking at the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/group.php social groups] on the forums. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:58, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

== Is adopting a feature on here? ==

On Wikipedia itself, there's an "Adopt a user" thing. Does Bulbapedia have this too? --[[User:'Snorlax|'Snorlax]] 00:56, 26 November 2010 (UTC)
:No, we don't currently. If you'd like help with something I'd be happy to though. Just ask for it. Even if I can't help myself, I'll be able to direct you to a user who can. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:10, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

== Found an offensive name! ==

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Shiny_Pok%C3%A9mon
Look at the first guy who's posting and how he signs his posts!
Thought I'd let you know! {{unsigned|'Snorlax}}
:Thanks for that. I'll probably just let it be since that user hasn't done anything since 2008, and even then only made that comment. If he/she does come back, that sig would fall foul of the signature policy (which was introduced after then), so that shouldn't be an issue either. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:16, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

== Error? ==

I just uploaded [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Sekka_City.png Sekka City.png] for [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sekka_City Sekka City Page] and it doesn't seem to be showing up [[User:PBnJamz|PBnJamz]] 04:27, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
:Purging the cache fixed it. If purging the cache doesn't it can be that the Archives sometimes take a while to properly sync with Bulbapedia, in which case just waiting a while will fix it. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:29, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

== Unprotect ==

Hey Werd, can you please unprotect the [[M14]] article? We do have a [http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Draft:Official_site_confirms_14th_movie's_title confirmation] now. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:26, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
:Nate got it. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 19:20, 29 November 2010 (UTC)

== But... ==

About Takharii's Stuff, I shouldn't of been deleted. It is not even my site!—♫ [[User:Cool469|Cool469]][[User Talk:Cool469|talk]] 08:00, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
:#For a ''fansite'' to get an article on Bulbapedia it must be '''''very notable''''' There are only a small number of sites that are notable enough for an article. ''All'' website articles should be made ''with permission from an admin''. That site is not notable enough for an article at the current time.
:#As you have been told before, '''''you must not create an article on a website you are affiliated with'''''. As you yourself admitted on the page, '''''your website is affiliated with that website'''''. Therefore you may not create an article on it.
:#On a somewhat related note, you need to stop creating pages with which you can advertise your site. If you are just here to try and get more exposure for your site then I'd suggest you stop, or you may find yourself with a very, very lengthy block.
:As you can see, it was deleted for a reason. It will not be restored. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 08:10, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

I'm not here to advertise my site, I'm here because I found this wiki and I love Pokémon so I joined.—♫ [[User:Cool469|Cool469]][[User Talk:Cool469|talk]] 08:13, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

== Really??? ==

Really? What is so wrong with metioning Mew the Pokémon in this [[Mew (Pokémon) | page]]?—♫ [[User:Cool469|Cool469]][[User Talk:Cool469|talk]] 08:57, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
:What is wrong with mentioning your own site on one of the most visited pages on the wiki? Does nothing in that strike you as odd? It's called advertising. And it is not allowed. If you wish to advertise your site there are plenty of places you can go to get them to put links to your site on other sites. You'll notice one thing about them all - you have to pay for it. So why should we let you advertise your site for free, hmm?

:Also, please stop linking your site when you mention it in your comments. It leaves a redlink which causes it to be put on the wanted pages list, when at the moment, we do not want an article about it. Only use links like <nowiki>[[this]]</nowiki> for existing pages. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 09:07, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks. ==

Mind taking care of Gen I as well? It has the same problem. --[[User:Politoed666|''P'' ''o'']] [[User talk:Politoed666|''L'' ''i'']] 19:15, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
:You're welcome. And sure, I can do that. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 19:16, 6 December 2010 (UTC)

::Ah, shoot. One more thing. [[List of items by index number (DS)]]. I tried implementing the coding you used and formatting it to fit that page, but it screwed up the image. Ugh, I dunno what to do. Sorry to bother you, thanks again. ^^;;; --[[User:Politoed666|''P'' ''o'']] [[User talk:Politoed666|''L'' ''i'']] 20:21, 6 December 2010 (UTC)

== BW015 ==

Hey werdnae, ok so for bw015 there was a character chart revealing all the pokemon and humans that would appear in this episode. This chart was revealed by sunnyshore and the source he got itt from is 100% confirmed real since he actually brought the artwork. He has also said that any one who is not on the character sheet will not be in the episode. Now I posted on the talkpage of this episode asking if it is ok for me to add these people and pokemon to the page yesterday. Since then there has beenn no response so I just put them in there but posted again on the talkpage stating why I did so. About an hour later I checked back and someone had reverted the changes but there was still no answers in the talkpage. I was wondering if you could take a look at it. The character chart is on bulbagarden and serebii forums and is in the bw015 thread. Thanks before hand :)[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 02:49, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
:I've added it back in. It's kind of a shaky ground area. We like to wait for it to air, but then we're normally going off previews, which are known to troll. I don't think we've ever managed to get a character sheet like that which has an actual episode on it before. I left most of the reasoning in the relevant section that ended up on your talk page anyway, so I'm sure you already know most of this. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:12, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
::Thanks again Werdnae :)[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 04:29, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
:::No problem. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:33, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

== Template problem ==

I was wondering if you can fix [[Template:Height/entry|this template]], when entering a different form it shows "Expression error: Unrecognised word" instead of the image and name. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''''Pikiwyn''''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 23:39, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
:It should work now. The problem was that it was using the national dex number to determine whether there was a Pokémon there by determining whether it's value was greater than zero (which was also the default). It broke down when a letter was entered, as it can only do maths with numbers. I've removed the default from that bit and changed it so that it doesn't use a maths function. In other words, do exactly what you were doing before, and now it should work. (I hope). [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:26, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
::Yip it works now, thanks! [[User:Pikiwyn|'''''Pikiwyn''''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 10:33, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

== I Have A Doubt==

i want to add some sprites for multiple plasma grunts solving the multiple opponent problem for plasma grunts like the twin battles.
the page said if in doubt check with admin so?--[[User:Facade11663|Facade11663]] 02:38, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
:Is there like. . . a combined sprite for the tag battles, or are they just two separate sprites like in Gen IV? I haven't played BW. I believe the templates are currently set up to use two individual sprites, but if they have a single combined sprite in Gen V then we should have that instead. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:48, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
::awesome can you point me to the two individual sprite template :)--[[User:Facade11663|Facade11663]] 02:53, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
:::Oh, hang on, I was thinking of the party template, which wouldn't be used for the grunts. (if you're interested though, it can be seen [[Mars#Third battle (tag battle with Jupiter)|here]]) The grunts seem to just have a note that they are a double battle on their prize, as seen [[Spear Pillar#In Platinum|here]], but otherwise being treated as separate trainers. Doing so also helps show which Pokémon belong to which grunt. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 03:02, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
::::works perfectly for it thanks.--[[User:Facade11663|Facade11663]] 03:11, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

== Sandbox ==

Hi, I am new to this wiki, so I was wondering, how can I make my own Sandbox? [[User:Mesuxelf|Mesuxelf]] 16:32, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
:Create a page at ''User:Mesuxelf/Sandbox''. Just remember to to edit it too much. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 19:20, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
::Thank you [[User:Mesuxelf|Mesuxelf]] 20:46, 13 December 2010 (UTC)

== New user ==

Hello again, I need help on adding usertags on my page. {{unsigned|CharmanderKitten}}
:Just put the name of the tag in curly brackets. For example <nowiki>{{user Favourite|004|Charmander|Fire}}</nowiki>. Also, please remember that images aren't allowed in signatures. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 08:12, 13 December 2010 (UTC)

==DontDream==
Hello, I just needa ask, how do I edit my profile as wonderfully as others? I mean, like, about myself, what Pokemon games I play, what Pokemon I got, all these stuff. Can you help? Thanks in advance! {{unsigned|DontDream}}
:You'll need to make a few more edits to the mainspace (i.e. actual articles) before it will let you edit your userpage. Once you can edit it, a lot of the information people put on is contained in {{bp|Usertags}}, so that would be a good starting point. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 09:10, 14 December 2010 (UTC)

==DontDream==
Excuse me, how do I add Usertags to my profile? I went to the page 'Bulbapedia:Usertags' but it didn't help >_<

[[User:DontDream|DontDream]] 12:19, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:You had it set up right, but you need to replace the <nowiki>{{User Usertag 1}}</nowiki> etc. with <nowiki>{{Tag name}}</nowiki>. The tags are all in [[:Category:Usertags|this category]]. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:27, 16 December 2010 (UTC)

== Userspace ==

My ability to edit in the userspace has been cancelled. There are so many pages that I can start or edit like stubs or wanted articles but I know nothing about them. I've so far made three pages (P2 Lab, Sazanami Bay, and Undersea Ruins). What are some pages (like Project Locations or Pokédex) that I can help with? Please answer soon! —[[User:Zekasaur|♫Ze]][[User talk:Zekasaur|kas]][[Special:Contributions/Zekasaur|aur♫]] 10:48, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
:If none of [[:Category:Location stubs|these]] or [[:Category:Route stubs|these]] take your fancy, then you could try looking for places where a link template should be used but isn't and correcting that, or where there is a spelling mistake. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 00:21, 18 December 2010 (UTC)07:27, 23 December 2010 (UTC)07:27, 23 December 2010 (UTC)07:27, 23 December 2010 (UTC)~" How do you create your own user page please help me."[[User:Pika911|Pika911]] 07:27, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
::See how your name comes up in red on your comment? Click it, and then edit the page. Just remember the {{bp|Userspace policy}} when doing so. Also, please put new comments at the bottom of the page, rather than in sections in the middle. I can't reply to your comment if I can't find where on the page you left it. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:35, 23 December 2010 (UTC)

== Images ==
I've come seeking permision to upload some anime screenshots from The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon for the article Mirage Pokémon. They depict the expanded mirage system, mirage Pokémon outside Dr. Yung's labratory and Aggron using Bullet Seed. They are just under the 320x240 limit and are saved as PNG's, the file sizes range from 105KB to 135KB. May I upload them sometime with in the next few days?--'''[[User:EpicShadow|Epic]][[User talk:EpicShadow|Shadow]]''' 05:11, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
:They don't actually have to be less than 320x240. I believe our limit is 1000x1000. Don't worry about them being to small though, they're still larget than the thumbnails on the pages would be. Go ahead and upload them, but please remember to put a lowercase file extension (i.e. png not PNG). Thanks for helping to improve Bulbapedia. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 05:20, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
::Just adding in, I'm not sure what you're doing with the screenshots but don't worry about any limits. Just do what you need to do. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 05:32, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
::: "... but please remember to put a lowercase file extension" Would that would be under Source file name or destination file name? Sorry, I've never uploaded images before I just want to make sure I do it properly.--'''[[User:EpicShadow|Epic]][[User talk:EpicShadow|Shadow]]''' 16:08, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
::::The destination. It doesn't matter whether the source is lowercase or uppercase, as long as you don't change the letters. (You can't change .JPG to .png there, for example) [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:49, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
I am wondering how you put the english poster for Master of Illusions Zoroak on the main poster side. How do I get 230 pixel posters. Please help. [[User:Pika911|Pika911]] 02:34, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
:Images used in articles must be uploaded to the [[a:Main Page|Bulbagarden Archives]], rather than hotlinked from other sites. At the moment we have the English poster from Pokemon.com, which is a bit small to put in the infobox IMO, so I've just added it to the gallery. In general, an image can be added to an article by typing <nowiki>[[File:image name.extension|thumb|right|caption|200px]]</nowiki>, except when the image is smaller than 200px wide, in which case that bit should be left out. For infoboxes you can normally change the image parameter to the name of the image on the archives. It won't work if the image is not on the archves. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:48, 23 December 2010 (UTC)[[User:Pika911|Pika911]] 03:36, 23 December 2010 (UTC) " I am still worried that my poster image that I just Uploaded will be deleted so will it still be there for the next few days. Thanks Pika911."
::Your image was deleted as we already had an image of the English poster that was the same size as the one you uploaded (i.e. the same image), except yours was stolen from PokéBeach, while the existing one was {{tt|not|it was from the official site}}. PokéBeach '''''cannot''''' be used as a source for images. Nor can Serebii. Any images stolen from PokéBeach or Serebii will be deleted on sight. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:37, 23 December 2010 (UTC)[[User:Pika911|Pika911]] 06:35, 23 December 2010 (UTC)" But I got my poster from Google Images since I couldn't get any png file ones please excuse me"[[User:Pika911|Pika911]] 06:42, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
:::It's {{tt|likely|basically guaranteed}} that Google Images ripped the image from PokéBeach, then. Generally, Google Images is a poor choice for searching for images, as most of the top results will be ripped from other popular fan sites. [[Special:Contributions/Zesty Cactus|--]][[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 06:59, 23 December 2010 (UTC)

==[[Template:Weight/entry]] and [[Template:Weight/header]]==
Could you please do a similar edit to the [[Template:Height/entry]] and [[Template:Height/header]] to incorporate the switch for the [[List of Pokémon by height in meters|height in meters]] page? Thanks.
[[User:Absol21990|Absol21990]] 17:27, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
:I think that should be done. Let me know if there are any problems. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:24, 19 December 2010 (UTC)

==Rattata Trivia==
I am a little confused on one line of trivia for Rattata. ''Rattata has gained infamy among the fanbase due to the Youngster Joey on Route 30, and his phone calls claiming it to be within the top percentage of the species.'' This seems like an opionion to me, since I personally hate the beasts and I don't really know anyone who likes them myself, but when I got rid of it, my edit was reverted. What are your thoughts on the matter. (I just asked the admin that had edited last, sorry to put you on the spot). [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 19:32, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
:Personally, I'd say it's as notable as the Mudkipz meme. We do mention the Mudkip meme on Mudkip's page, so . . . I'm not sure. The Top percent is mentioned on [[Joey]]'s page, but it does relate a lot to the Ratatta itself. Maybe reword it so that it's more similar to the trivia on Mudkip's page? [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:05, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
::Hell yeah top percentage Rattata are notable. What Werd said, just reword it. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 20:54, 20 December 2010 (UTC)

== Having a little trouble ==

Hi, I've been having trouble getting http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_Route_1_Map.png <-- this to show up on the [[Unova Route 1]] page, because it won't let me change the file name of the Map link on that page... could you possibly help me change this? --[[User:S2daam|samm -- ]] 09:24, 21 December 2010 (UTC)
:Done. If the 'defaults' from other parameters doesn't work, use the ''regionmap'' parameter, in this case putting <code>regionmap=Unova Route 1 Map.png</code> [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:48, 21 December 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks! ==

Thanks for restoring those comments!--[[User:Lilkaykaygal|KayKay]]|[[User talk:Lilkaykaygal|Chat to me!]] 23:48, 21 December 2010 (UTC)
:By the way that guy is annoying me. I've been trying to help him like I do with almost every single newcomer but he just doesn't listen. I've given him some easy rules to follow but he just ignored them and it's really getting on my nerves.--[[User:Lilkaykaygal|KayKay]]|[[User talk:Lilkaykaygal|Chat to me!]] 00:28, 22 December 2010 (UTC)

==Transfer Machine==
hello why is the Transfre Machine page up 4 deleation? i would like to know its valid info that wasnt on the site and their is no info for it i would like to know please and thank you [[User:Bdracula8|Bdracula8]] 02:25, 23 December 2010 (UTC)brian sottile
:Firstly, please don't sign your name on mainspace pages. Secondly, an article on the Transfer Machine should say what it does, not just how to unlock it. Thirdly, please read the {{bp|Manual of Style}} to get an idea of the kind of thing that we are looking for in an article. That includes linking to other articles, categorizing the page, and following a similar format to other item articles. I don't have Black and White, so I don't know what the Transfer Machine does, but could it be under a different name here? We may be using a different translation to other Fansites. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:37, 23 December 2010 (UTC)

==Help?==
Hi Werdnae! I helped edit [[PS025]], so when you have time, can you please check it for me to see if it sounds right? And also, when does an article becomes an actual article, not a stub? Are there requirements or something? I feel really stupid right now because I don't know anything about this! Please give me some tips as well! And when do you get a user page? How do sign a post? O.O I think I did it wrong... [[User:Eeveelutions!|Eeveelutions!]] 17:04, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
: Also how to you indent for new paragraphs? [[User:Eeveelutions!|Eeveelutions!]] 19:15, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
::PS025 looks good to me. As does PS052, for which you wrote the synopsis. Just remember to use the {{template|m}} template for moves and the preview button and you'll be sorted. There isn't really a specific list of requirements for the stub notice to be removed from an article, but generally for manga rounds/chapters and anime episodes it gets removed once the synopsis has been written. It's always okay to check if you aren't sure though. You've been signing your posts correctly, so I think you've got that sorted.

::I don't know the exact number of edits required for you to create a userpage, but you could give it a go now if you like, you may have enough edits. You've certainly passed the time requirement. If it still doesn't let you, just check occasionally.

::For new paragraphs in articles, standard practice is to leave a blank line (i.e. hit enter twice), which is the wikicode for a new paragraph. Indenting for replies on talk pages is done with a colon like you just did.

::As for tips... If you don't know something or aren't sure of something, just ask like you have been. There's nothing wrong with it, and it's easier for us to tell you how to do it than to correct the same mistake easily. If you see some code that you don't know what it does, try copying the section of code, preview, and then remove a bit and preview again. Whatever breaks is what the bit you just removed does. Other than that, just look at what was done on similar articles and copy the style/format.

::You've been doing well so far, keep it up, and thanks for helping! [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 03:35, 24 December 2010 (UTC)
:::Oh, and you only need to link to any one article once in a section (once in the whole synopsis), which you might find makes things quicker/easier for you. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 03:37, 24 December 2010 (UTC)
::::Thank you so much! If I ever need help again (which I can almost guarantee I will), I'll ask! Is it okay to say that I feel good?[[User:Eeveelutions!|Eeveelutions!]] 04:41, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
::::Yup, I need help. What is a userpage exactly and what do I do with it? I feel so dumb! D:
:::::A userpage is a place for you to put information about yourself. You can put anything you like on it except what is listed {{DL|Bulbapedia:Userspace policy|Content|here}}. Many users put {{bp|Usertags}} on their page as a simple way of conveying a lot of information. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:42, 29 December 2010 (UTC)

== Help Wanted ==

I need help [[Talk:Aqua Grunt (Trainer class)|Here]], [[Talk:Bad Egg|Here]], [[Talk:Marowak (literal ghost)#Marowak (ghost)|Here]], and [[Talk:Literal ghost#Ghost (literal)|Here]]. Thanks. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 03:09, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
:Go ahead and move Literal ghost and the grunts. I'd like a few more opinions before you move the Marowak one, as I'm not sure which of the two proposed names would be best. I took care of Bad Egg by just moving it because the talk pages needed merging too. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:20, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
::Well, according to trom the (Trainer class) must stay but we haven't had a response on whether to add it to the end of Team Rocket/Plasma Grunt. I am unable to move Literal ghost because, for me, the "move" function isn't at the top of the page, I'm not sure if the page is protected from being moved or what else it could be. So for the grunts we need a bit more clarification maybe from someone higher up like deth, and as for Literal ghost, someone needs to rather unblock it from being moved or, whoever has the ability to move it should move it. Is that too confusing? --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 12:32, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
:::Hmm. Yes, it's move protected. Actually, looking at the protection reason, I think I'm missing a discussion that took place behind the scenes. I'd like to check with a couple of others when they come online before I move it. trom should get back to you about the grunts when he comes back online. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 19:43, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
::::Okay, thanks! --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 20:49, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
:::::I don't know why the Team Rocket and Team Plasma grunts don't have a (tc) name already... Does anyone know the reasoning behind this? —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 09:25, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::I suppose they were never put there. Also, since Literal ghost is under move protection maybe we can switch its content with Ghost (literal) and the respective talk pages. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 16:11, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I think you misunderstood what I said. I ''can'' move it, I just don't ''want'' to until I've been able to check that I'm not missing a discussion the admins had when it was protected. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 18:55, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Okay, thanks for clearing that up. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 22:12, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
In response to trom, yeah I think all of them should have the (Trainer class) part in order for the grunts to match the other articles, really there is no reason to NOT have the (Trainer class) part so if it's okay with everyone that means that "Team Plasma/Rocket Grunt" should have the (Tc) added; "Aqua/Magma Grunt" should be moved to "Team Aqua/Magma Grunt (Trainer class)"; And "Team Galactic (Trainer class)" can stay as is, am I correct? --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 19:51, 30 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Okay, I've unprotected Literal Ghost. Make sure you change the pages that link to it when you move it. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:27, 5 January 2011 (UTC)

== More Help Wanted ==

I need a little more help [[Talk:Skill Swap (move)|here,]] [[Talk:Super_Effective_(webcomic)#Notice|here,]] [[Talk:Glitchy Charizard#Glitch Charizard|here,]] and [[Talk:Kas Gym Leader#Kaz or Kas?|here.]] Thanks again. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 02:11, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
:Please and thank you. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 17:36, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
::Sorry, I'm rather busy at the moment, and I haven't had time to look at it properly yet. I'll deal with it when I get the time. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 19:40, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
:::Okay, thanks for letting me know. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 19:44, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
::::Go ahead and move Kas to Kaz. I'd be nice if we could get a few more opinions on the glitch ones first (maybe see if there are any members of {{bp|Project Glitchdex}} that have been active recently to get their opinions?) Super Effective Deth's responded and Skill Swap I'll try and have a look at in my games at some point. Again, make sure to change the links when you move a page. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:27, 5 January 2011 (UTC)

== Werd ==

You're always up for a good challenge. My dying wish is that you make sure the Wanted pages stay clean, and try your best to get some of those things off of there sometimes. Happy editing, andrew. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 06:29, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
:I'll try my best Nate. Sorry to see you go. Good luck for your future endeavours. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 09:58, 1 January 2011 (UTC)

== Webcomic Question ==

I tried asking a senior administrator this, but he didn't answer, should VG Cats have an article because of all the Pokémon jokes that's been in it? [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] 17:37, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
:Personally I'm leaning towards no at the moment. Just because it has Pokémon jokes doesn't mean that it's notable for an article - otherwise a large section of the internet would be. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:12, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
::Oh. Okay, I know what you mean. Thanks. [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] 21:08, 5 January 2011 (UTC)

== Multiple Accounts ==

[[User:Pika911|Pika911]] 04:44, 10 January 2011 (UTC)Hi Werdnae you know the message you sent me about multiple accounts. My younger brother wanted to create a account so I had to let him. Please excuse me.[[User:Pika911|Pika911]] 04:44, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
:That's fine if your brother wants to make an account. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 09:26, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
::Okay, that account should be unblocked now. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 10:03, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
[[User:Pika911|Pika911]] 06:30, 18 January 2011 (UTC)The account still isn't unblocked I don't know what is the prob.[[User:Pika911|Pika911]] 06:30, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
:I've had a look in the system, and it says that that account isn't currently blocked. If I try unblock it it says that there isn't a corresponding block that can be undone. The IP address isn't blocked either (and any IP block would have expired by now anyway.) Has the account been logged in the whole time? If it has it may not have registered the unblocking. Try logging out and logging back into that account again? Alternatively, if you know how to, clear your cookies and log back in. One of those should fix it. Also, what pages is your brother trying to edit that it doesn't let you? It may be that your brother is trying to edit a protected page. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:11, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

== Issues ==
EDIT (Deleted post) I wasn't thinking. Basically, I was accusing SnorlaxMaster of manipulating his power. But then I realized I was manipulating my power. So, now I'm going to create a thread for the forums to resolve our issue. Thank you
--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 01:28, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
== Userpage problem==
How do get your own user page?
I have edited some pages and I still can't make one.
Can you tell me how to make it or how many edits I need to do?
([[User:Arceus123|Arceus123]] 03:33, 13 January 2011 (UTC))
:You need to be a user for a certain time (which I don't know) and make a certain number of edits (which I also don't know). Keep going and you'll be able to edit it. When you can, just remember that your mainspace edits must always outnumber your userspace edits, as well as keeping your userspace edits to less than three a day or you will lost the ability again. This is because Bulbapedia is an encyclopedia, not a social networking site. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 03:43, 13 January 2011 (UTC)
Thanks,maybe I will ask someone else. {{unsigned|Arceus123}}
:Even the staff that do know won't tell you. The numbers are top secret. In order to encourage proper editing practice. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 06:36, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

== {{p|Arceus}} infobox ==

Nicely done. ^_^ -- —[[User:Venomoth|'''''V'''e№moth'']][[User talk:Venomoth| ♦]] 22:49, 17 January 2011 (UTC)
:Thanks. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 23:04, 17 January 2011 (UTC)

== Pokémon XD obtainable Pokémon ==

To be honest, that was a rough solution as to not cover the 2/3 of the page with just the obtainable Pokémon. I personally believe the article looked better with the section moved into a new page, but I guess it looks okay this way too. That said, the list of the obtainable Pokémon would still be reasonable to be moved into a different page for not only convenience, but also the content's nature (too specific to fit into a mostly general information article about the game), albeit the rest of sections are yet to expanded. Either way, do as you please, I just wanted to explain myself! :P [[User:Ash Pokemaster|Ash_Pokemaster]] 00:43, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
:Yeah, I realise that list is long, and I see where you're coming from. I didn't think that it was so long that it needed to be a completely separate page. To be completely honest, I'm not sure a list like that is needed in the mainspace at all. We don't do it for any other games, and it seems a bit. . . walkthrough/strategy guidey to me. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:15, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia for Pokemon Released Prior to their Game Release Date ==

Would it be possible to add when the Pokemon was revealed before any games (Like R/S, D/P and B/W)? Wailmer, Cacnea, Buizel, Drapion, Doryuzu are all examples of Pokemon released prior to their game release date.--Han Ji-Wan 07:23, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
:Sorry for interrupting your talk page Werd, but I think [[User:SnorlaxMonster/Pokémon by release date|this]] is somewhat what you want. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:28, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
::Yeah. It'd definitely have to be a page somewhere rather than trivia on the individual pages. There are just way too many for it to be noted on individual pages. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:34, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
:::So, do I have permission to create a page for it? Or should we discuss it first with the other staff members and editors?--Han Ji-Wan 16:05, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
::::Create it in your userspace (i.e. User:Han Ji-Wan/Pokémon released before their generation started or whatever you want the page to be called.) Once you have I'll put it [[User:Adyniz/Mainspace|here]] so that people know it's a potential mainspace page, and edits to it won't count towards your daily limit. (We do still require you to excercise restraint though. Something like 10 edits over the 24 hours is okay, more like 50 is not.) You can also add that as a navigation template by putting <nowiki>{{User:Adyniz/Mainspace}}</nowiki> on the bottom of the page. Once it's finished I can discuss with other admins about moving it to an appropriate mainspace location. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 18:51, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::Can I just put it in my userspace? I don't know how to set up a new page, like how SnorlaxMonster did. I tried looking it up, but had no success...--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 19:48, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::Yeah, go ahead and just put it in your userspace. The way SnorlaxMonster has it set up is a table. Wikicode for table parts can be found [[Bulbapedia:Wikicode#Tables|here]]. Once you've got it set up, if you still need help I can add the fancy stuff like colours and stuff for you. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:09, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

== Victini ==

Just wondering but is Victini currently the only Pokemon with 2 signature moves? [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 23:10, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
:{{p|Porygon}} line has three, the [[Energy Dragon trio]] have two each just off the top of my head. I'm pretty sure there's a few more as well. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 23:14, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
::Right then, didn't think of the Porygon family since I rarely ever use them at all. That and those others I need to look at. Feel sort of dumb for not looking at the signature move page. =[ Thanks. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 23:20, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

== Oh... ==
Thanks for clearing up my trivia mistake on Team Charm. I thought it was right. But i'm glad it's not a stub anymore. Just need to get those levels... [[User:Twisted Ivy|Twisted Ivy]] 11:30, 21 January 2011 (UTC)
:You're welcome. Thank you for working on it. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:59, 22 January 2011 (UTC)

== pokemon ranger ==

Hey, since you have Pokémon Ranger games, can you help me out? On the walkthroughs, I am one of the very few who do the Ranger walkthroughs. On Guardian Signs, we have only one paragraph. And I wrote it! If you have extra time, could you help me out? PLEASE? *puppy dog eyes* [[User:[[User:Pokabu82|Pokabu82]] 19:31, 23 January 2011 (UTC)]]
:I'll see. I'm rather busy at the moment, but if I get the time I'll take a look. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:36, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
Well, it's okay. One of my BFFs has the games and she is going to help me do some major walkthrough work. [[User:Pokabu82|Pokabu]][[user talk:Pokabu82|82]] 21:19, 24 January 2011 (UTC)

== Shinx ==

Omg, I didn't even see that. It was hiding, my bad. I'll revert it. [[User:Taigaa-tono|Taigaa-tono]] 05:29, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
:No problem. Everyone makes mistakes. I make lots of them. Thanks. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 05:31, 24 January 2011 (UTC)

== Do you... ==
... know where I could get someone to read the game code for me to tell me the levels of Team Charm in Aegis Cave? - [[User:Twisted Ivy|Twisted Ivy]] 07:16, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
No, I don't sorry. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 09:39, 24 January 2011 (UTC)

== In case you didn't see it on my page, ==

My reply, '''Sorry for not asking an admin, I didn't realise how much of a big scale edit it would be, but, hear me out, for example Catergory:Episodes that feature a Bulbasaur will list every episode that Bulbasaur ever appeared in, thus providing a much greater navigation system for what episodes Pokémon appear in, somthing the anime sections on the Species pages dose not achive and likely never will, with your perrmission I'll continue to createthe Categories and add them to each episode, on my own if I have to, and by Friday I'd easily have a massively helpful componet added to Bulbapedia, May I ask you if I should continue? Diamond Lanturn CodeName: 05308 21:24, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
''' [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 21:38, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
:Replied on your page. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 21:40, 24 January 2011 (UTC)

== help ==
they're not letting me edit my userpage even after i made some edits on some other pages

User talk:Werdnae/Archive 2

2011-01-26T00:03:23Z

Mastermp45:

Pokémon Platinum Version

2011-01-25T23:59:15Z

Mastermp45: /* Intro */

:''This article is about the [[main series]] game. For the [[Pokémon Adventures]] character, see {{adv|Platinum}}. For the Trading Card Game expansion, see [[Platinum (TCG)]].''

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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Platinum}}
'''Pokémon Platinum Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタープラチナ''' ''Pocket Monsters Platinum'') is the third game to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and is the third [[Generation IV]] [[main series]] game. The game was first seen on May 11, 2008 when a low-resolution cell-phone picture of an upcoming issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine was leaked around the Internet. On May 15, the magazine was officially released and the game was also officially confirmed by Nintendo. The game was released in Japan on September 13, 2008, in North America on March 22, 2009, in Australia on May 14, 2009, in Europe on May 22, 2009 and in Korea on July 2, 2009.

Like previous third versions, the region and starting area remain the same as in previously released paired versions; in Platinum, the player begins his or her journey from [[Twinleaf Town]] across all of [[Sinnoh]]. Like in Emerald it has more features than Diamond and Pearl versions.

==Changes from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl==
===Aesthetic changes===
* {{ga|Lucas}}, {{ga|Dawn}}, and {{ga|Barry}} have different outfits designed for colder weather, as the entire Sinnoh region has changed in temperature.
* The player's house now has a wallpaper in their room.
* The template for the [[level]], {{stat|Hit Points|HP}}, and name of Pokémon in battle is a dark gray instead of white, and its shape has changed.
* The [[Pokétch]] has been redesigned. Players can now move up and down between apps instead of having to go through all of them to return to a previous one.
* Some of the [[move]]s have been redesigned and have a different animation, such as {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Spacial Rend}}.
* When Pokémon are sent out from their [[Poké Ball]]s, their back sprites now animate much like their front sprites have since {{v2|Emerald}} (i.e., multiple frames of animation in addition to the various distortions and filters already used). Front sprites for {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} and other Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] have also changed. Certain Pokémon not in the Sinnoh Pokédex, like {{p|Meowth}}, also received a change in sprites.
* When battling certain {{pkmn|Trainer}}s such as [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Frontier Brain]]s and {{ga|Barry}}, the Trainers' sprites are now animated to move in the same manner as Pokémon.
* Some trainers now use [[seals]] when sending out some of their Pokémon.
* The {{gy|Eterna}}, {{gy|Hearthome}}, and [[Veilstone Gym]]s have all had complete redesigns in the interior.
* Closeups of Gym Leaders, just before a battle, have been changed from enlarged sprites to higher-quality drawings and the terms VS;  the Frontier Brains also have this feature. The Elite Four have this as well, but the animation includes the player on the left side of the "VS." and the Elite Four member on the right side.
* The rooms where the player battle the {{si|Elite Four}} have been redesigned. {{EF|Aaron}} now has logs and foliage in his room. [[Bertha]] now has rocks in her room. {{EF|Flint}} now contains lava pits in his room. [[Lucian]]'s room has only had minor changes to now include four large lights or glowing orbs on the floor. [[Cynthia]]'s room has changed its color scheme and the lift leading up to the [[Hall of Fame]] is now partially contained. The [[Pokémon Center]] at the Elite Four has also been redesigned.
* When entering new areas, the location "labels" on the top-left corner have been redesigned, much like they were between {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and {{game|Emerald}}.
*All gyms now only have Pokémon of their type specialty.
*{{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pachirisu}} are now featured when entering Wi-Fi.
*The [[Pal Pad]] has been given a new design.
*The [[Junichi Masuda|game director]] at [[Hotel Grand Lake]] now has an overhead sprite of his own. The [[Diploma]] also was redesigned.
* When the player starts the battle with the Giratina in the [[Distortion World]], instead of displaying "A wild GIRATINA appeared!", it displays "The Distortion World's GIRATINA appeared!". It is referred to as "the wild GIRATINA" in other instances, such as attacking, however.
* The trees on West Sinnoh have sharper angles and a point at the top, compared to rounded branches and a rounded top in Diamond and Pearl, and are also slightly darker. The trees in East Sinnoh are also slightly darker, but it is now a completely different hue than the trees in West Sinnoh, and are more rounded than in Diamond and Pearl, while the Battle Zone has completely new trees altogether.

* The battle menu was redesigned.
* When Spiritomb appears in the wild or comes out of a Trainer's [[Poké Ball]], the [[Odd Keystone]] is seen for a few seconds in its battle animation.

===Storyline changes===
* The player meets [[Professor Rowan]] and the opposite gender character earlier, and obtains his or her [[starter Pokémon]] on {{rt|201|Sinnoh}}.
* The first battle is against the player's rival, who, as always, has chosen the starter Pokémon which has a type advantage against the player's.
* The player and the rival now encounter [[Cyrus]] at [[Lake Verity]] at the start of the game. The player can also meet Cyrus at different venues such as the [[Eterna City]] statue.
* Both {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} appear on [[Spear Pillar]]. {{p|Giratina}}, the mascot of Platinum, then phases into [[Pokémon universe|the world]] in front of [[Cyrus]].
* A new area known as the [[Distortion World]] is playable. It has floor-like sections floating at ninety-degree angles from each other, creating an effect similar to the art of {{wp|M. C. Escher}}. It doesn't follow the {{wp|Laws of Physics}}, making things like {{m|surf}}ing down a waterfall going up possible. The camera angle switches between perspective and isometric views to suit the angle of the player. It also has moving platforms with jumpable gaps between them. Giratina, when here, will be in its Origin Forme and is also the only wild Pokémon located here.
* Two new characters to the main storyline were added. One is [[Charon]], a professor and Commander of [[Team Galactic]], and the other is a police officer spying on Team Galactic, using the codename "[[Looker]]".
* A tag battle between the player and his or her {{ga|Barry|rival}} against {{EF|Flint}} and [[Volkner]] takes place at the entrance to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} when the player first arrives there.
* [[Team Galactic]]'s plans to re-create the world have changed slightly. The layouts of their HQs, such as the one in Eterna, have been changed. Team Galactic now utilizes more resources in order to reach their goal, as well as explaining why, in-game, such as the power from the [[Valley Windworks]], as well as planting a bomb on the [[Great Marsh]] for attention in order to allow more people to realize what they're trying to do.
* Some of the [[Gym Leader]]s have been reordered: [[Fantina]] is now the third Gym Leader, [[Maylene]] is the fourth and [[Crasher Wake]] is the fifth. The appearance of players' gym badge case stays the same though.
* {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}} no longer gives the player the [[Dowsing Machine]] or the [[Vs. Seeker]] near the {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} junction; instead he/she meets the player at the entrance to [[Mt. Coronet]].
*[[Team Galactic]] appears in [[Stark Mountain]] under the command of [[Charon]], who seeks to use the destructive power of the volcano to extort money from the people of Sinnoh. The player, with help from [[Buck]], must defeat them. During this event, [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] quit Team Galactic because Charon does not share the same ideals as ex-boss [[Cyrus]]. Ultimately, Charon and his two accompanying grunts are apprehended by [[Looker]] and two policemen.
* After the aforementioned event, the player is able to challenge all the [[Gym Leader]]s of Sinnoh to rematches in the [[Battleground]]. The player's tag battle partners from throughout the game ([[Cheryl]], [[Buck]], [[Marley]], [[Mira]], and [[Riley]]) are also able to be challenged in this place. Each of the 13 characters has a team of five Pokémon, whose levels are between 61 and 66.
* The {{si|Elite Four}} increase their Pokémon's levels after the player has completed the [[Stark Mountain]] event. Their levels are now between 65 and 78.
* When one finishes the [[Stark Mountain]] quest, instead of the [[rival]] appearing at the [[Fight Area]] on weekends, he now appears at the [[Survival Area]] in front of the [[Battleground]]. During the first battle, the levels of the Pokémon in his party range from 59-65, second battle 69-75, and third and beyond 79-85. On his last battle, he was the trainer with the highest-leveled Pokémon in all main series games, until {{ga|Red}}'s team in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* When first visiting the [[Resort Area]], the player receives a [[villa]]. Inside on a table is a catalog that lists items that can be purchased to furnish the house in the same manner as decorating a secret base. The player will be visited by NPCs such as the Sinnoh Gym Leaders, the player's [[mom]], [[Professor Rowan]], and the rival.

===Gameplay changes===
* Giratina's cry will be heard when "Start" or "A" are pressed at the title screen, unlike in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} which just play a snippet of the title theme's melody. It shares this trait with some games from previous generations.
* The Wi-Fi area has been enhanced with the [[Wi-Fi Plaza]], which supports up to 20 people at a time. The new area seems to focus exclusively on mini-games, which include '' Wobbuffet Pop'', where players hit a {{p|Wobbuffet}}, ''Mime Jr. Top'', where players can balance {{p|Mime Jr.}} on a ball and ''Swalot Plop'' where players throw berries at a {{p|Swalot}} machine.
* There is a new [[key item]] called the [[Vs. Recorder]] (given by [[Looker]] when the player first meets him in [[Jubilife City]]), which allows players to record battles in {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} and Wi-Fi, and share the records with other players over the [[Global Terminal|GTS]]. Players can also take pictures of their [[PC]] boxes and share them with other players in a similar fashion.
* The [[Global Terminal|GTS]] has incorporated an e-mail system that allows players to be notified of completed trades. Notification messages are sent to the player's e-mail account, which can be viewed through the player's PC, mobile phone, or Wii system.
** In non-Japanese versions, however, the system was downgraded to Wii messaging only. Thus, in these versions, notification messages are sent and must be viewed through the Wii's Message Board.
* The Sinnoh starters and their evolutions are now allowed in an expanded [[Amity Square]], making a total of 20 Pokémon allowed in the Square.
* Over local wireless, there is a new feature called ''Spin Trade'' where the player and their friends can put their Pokémon eggs in and randomly swap. Trainers that obtain eggs that land on the ''Bonus Area'', the spotted ones, get a berry too.
* {{HM|05|Defog}} is now located inside the [[Solaceon Ruins]] instead of the [[Great Marsh]].
* The player now receives {{HM|04|Strength}} from [[Riley]] on [[Iron Island]] instead of in the [[Lost Tower]].
* The player can now challenge other trainers in certain [[Pokémon Center]]s. The trainer(s) are located in front of the desk. These trainers change location every day.
* In addition to the move tutors in Diamond and Pearl, three new [[move tutors]] are added, in [[Snowpoint City]], on {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} and in the [[Survival Area]].
* The {{stat|Accuracy}} of {{m|Hypnosis}} was changed back to 60.
* The game's speed with some features is faster compared to Diamond and Pearl, particularly while {{m|Surf|surfing}} and during {{pkmn|battle}}s. These improvements make the game almost as fast as the [[Generation III]] games, though the player still walks slower than the Generation III standard, and the FPS of Platinum is only 30.
* Poffins can be made with others via Wi-Fi.
* A man in the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]'s Prize Exchange House can tell the player the type of {{m|Hidden Power}} their Pokémon has, and a man in the {{si|Battle Tower}} is able to judge the [[Individual values]] of the player Pokémon.
* The price of the [[accessory|accessories]] at [[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]] on [[Floaroma Town]] has been reduced.
* European versions of the game are no longer able to play [[slot machine]]s. These versions of the game replace slot machines with [[game machine]]s, a machine that simply gives coins to the player with little interactivity. The reason this was done is due to implementation of stricter legislation against gambling in the European Union. This issue will cause similar changes in future European versions of Pokémon games as well.
* As in [[Generation II|Generations II]] and III, it is possible to ride a bicycle in gatehouses separating cities or towns and routes, something that was made impossible in Diamond and Pearl.
* When the player uses his or her radar while in [[the Underground]], it takes two seconds before another radar signal to be used. In Diamond and Pearl, it only took one second.
* The Lustrous and Adamant Orbs are no longer found on [[Spear Pillar]] as in Diamond and Pearl, instead they must be found in a cave somewhere in the snowfields of [[Mt. Coronet]]. To be able to catch Dialga and Palkia, the player must have obtained the items in that cave and must have faced Giratina, whether it was caught or not. Then the player can go up [[Mt. Coronet]] to where Giratina took the player and Cyrus in to the [[Distortion World]].
* If a legendary Pokémon is not captured, it will reappear after defeating the [[Elite Four]].
* The level progression of the average opponent's Pokémon has been increased. An example of this is that in Diamond and Pearl, Barry's starter Pokémon in the battle at Pastoria City is at level 28. In Platinum, it is at level 36. Almost every trainer's roster in the game has had their levels increased by at least one. However, the Elite Four's Pokémon have been lowered by four levels the first time the player faces them.

====Obtainable Pokémon====
* 59 more Pokémon have been added to the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] to give it a grand total of 210 entries, with all non-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV now included, along with their pre-evolved forms and several other Pokémon. The added Pokémon, such as {{p|Rotom}} and {{p|Giratina}}, are now available prior to the [[Elite Four]] challenge.
* Giratina can appear both as Altered Forme and Origin Forme in Platinum. It will appear in Origin Forme while in the [[Distortion World]], and in Altered Forme while out of it. A {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}} is required to transform it to its Origin Forme outside of the Distortion World.
** The [[ability]] of Origin Forme is {{a|Levitate}} and its [[Stats|base stats]] mirror those of Altered Forme in that the offensive stats have been switched with their respective defensive stats.
* {{p|Shaymin}}'s new Forme is called ''Sky Forme'' and takes on a canine appearance. Its [[ability]] is {{a|Serene Grace}} and the forme is focused on {{stat|Speed}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}. It is able to learn new moves like {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Air Slash}} and {{m|Leaf Storm}}.
** Shaymin is able to change between its two forms via the use of the {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}}. This item doesn't work at [[Time#Times of day|night]] or if Shaymin is {{status|Freeze|frozen}}.
* {{p|Rotom}} has new forms as well. Each of the five forms is a Rotom that has possessed an electrical appliance. Despite having visual characteristics of other types, the five forms share the original Rotom's {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ghost}} types, whereas their [[Stat|base stats]] are far higher. They also share the original Rotom's ability: {{a|Levitate}}. These Pokémon are not normally available and are therefore banned from official tournaments. The item to unlock these Pokémon in the game, the {{OBP|Secret Key|Generation IV}}, is an event-only item.
* {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Registeel}} can be caught at level 30 with the help of an event {{p|Regigigas}} that has been distributed in Nintendo events.
* {{p|Regigigas}} is now found at level 1, making it the lowest-[[level]] non-glitch wild Pokémon in a game, along with {{p|Magikarp}}. It's also the lowest-level non-glitch legendary in a game.
* The [[legendary birds]] can be found as roaming Pokémon after the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained. They roam Sinnoh much like {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Cresselia}} do. The player has to talk to [[Professor Oak]] in [[Eterna City]] to trigger their appearance. They are all at level 60.
* {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} appear on [[Spear Pillar]] one at a time after the player has spoken with Cynthia's grandmother in [[Celestic Town]], and obtained the [[Type-enhancing item#Adamant Orb|Adamant]] and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}}s in [[Mt. Coronet]].
* [[Cynthia]] now gives the player a [[Pokémon egg]] containing {{p|Togepi}} after the player has defeated Team Galactic at the [[Galactic Eterna Building]], replacing the {{p|Happiny}} Egg previously obtainable in [[Hearthome City]].
* [[Bebe]] now gives the player an {{p|Eevee}} before the player receives the [[National Pokédex]]; Eevee can now be obtained from the first time the player arrives in [[Hearthome City]]. It is at level 20.
* A man in [[Veilstone City]] gives the player a level 25 {{p|Porygon}} as a gift.
* {{p|Manaphy}}, while still uncatchable in-game, is now required to obtain the [[National Pokédex]]. It can be added to the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] from finding its picture in a book in the {{OBP|Pokémon Mansion|Sinnoh}}.

===Map changes===
* Much like the [[Pokémon Emerald Version|third version of the last generation]], a new {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} takes the place of the {{si|Battle Park}}. It has the {{si|Battle Tower}}, {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Factory}}, {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}}, {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Arcade}} and {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Hall}} as venues.
* [[Twinleaf Town]] and nearby routes now have snow patches.
* [[Jubilife City]] has been refurbished with new pathways and some buildings have animated roof lights.
* The [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]] in [[Jubilife City]] has been redesigned and now includes a bigger global terminal. It has been renamed as the ''Global Terminal''.
* [[Oreburgh Mine]] now has twin coal transporters starting from the entrance and ending at the entrance to the last section of the mine and are now moving.
* An arch now represents the entrances to [[Floaroma Town]].
* The trees in [[Eterna Forest]], as well as [[Fullmoon Island]] and [[Newmoon Island]], cast shadows that cover the ground.
* [[Eterna City]] has been refurbished with new foliage and pathways. Also the [[Galactic Eterna Building]] has had a complete redesign, inside and out. It now contains a secret room where Rotom can switch between its forms.
* [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]] has been redesigned and now has tunnel-like shelters in the middle of the Cycle Route, as well as lights along the sides of it.
* [[Hearthome City]] has been refurbished with new pathways.
* [[Amity Square]] has been completely remodeled. It now includes a small pond, more paths and more upper levels. The old buildings that previously inhabited Amity Square now contain Warp Panels which transport the player to the other old buildings within Amity Square.
* [[Lost Tower]] has had its color scheme changed and now has fog on three of its five floors, which can be cleared by {{HM|05|Defog}}.
* [[Solaceon Town]]'s houses have been remodeled and the [[Pokémon Daycare]] now has a trough filled with water and tent-like shelters.
* [[Veilstone City]] has been refurbished with new pathways. The [[Galactic Veilstone Building]] has been redesigned, inside and out. The [[Veilstone Department Store]] now has a basement, in which contest items can be sold and bought. Berries and Lava Cookies can be bought as well.
* The [[Hotel Grand Lake]] has been refurbished with new pathways.
* [[Pastoria City]]'s houses have been remodeled and now also includes a board with a {{p|Croagunk}} on it which is located in front of the [[Great Marsh]]. On occasions, if the player stands behind the Croagunk Wall with the player's head sticking out of it, a wild Croagunk will come, but it will just cry and walk into the Great Marsh building.
* The [[Great Marsh]] has had its color scheme changed and has also had foliage changed and added.
* [[Celestic Town]]'s houses have been remodeled.
* [[Canalave City]] has been refurbished with new pathways and its houses and library have also been remodeled.
* The player now needs to use {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} to reach [[Lake Acuity]].
* The area of water to the south of [[Snowpoint City]] where the player can get a boat to the [[Battle Zone]] now contains a small amount of icebergs. These can also be seen in the ocean when the boat is crossing to the Battle Zone. The boat has also been redesigned, most likely due to the icebergs in the sea.
* The back area of [[Spear Pillar]] has been slightly redesigned to allow more room for the [[Creation trio]] when they appear.
* [[Sunyshore City]] has been refurbished with new pathways and its houses have been remodeled.
* The entrance and exit of {{si|Victory Road}} have become wider, having a [[Poké Ball]] at the center of the arch.
* The [[Battle Zone]] is now warmer, and palm trees can be found there.
* [[Stark Mountain]] now has more features evocative of a {{wp|volcano}}, such as crags and pits of lava.
* The {{si|Pokémon Mansion}} is surrounded by golden railings.

===Missing Pokémon===
These Pokémon are unavailable in Platinum. To be obtained they must be [[trade]]d from the other games of [[Generation IV]] or [[Pal Park|imported]] from a game from [[Generation III]].
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{{Moveentry|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost||'''{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|328|Trapinch|1|Ground||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|329|Vibrava|2|Ground|Dragon|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|330|Flygon|2|Ground|Dragon|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|366|Clamperl|1|Water||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|367|Huntail|1|Water||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|368|Gorebyss|1|Water||'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|431|Glameow|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|432|Purugly|1|Normal||'''{{color|{{Pearl color}}|P}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}'''}}
{{Moveentry|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|'''{{color|{{Diamond color}}|D}}'''}}
|}
|}

==Reception==
Upon its release, Pokémon Platinum received very good review scores from critics. IGN gave the game a "Great" score with an 8.8 out of 10 stating that, "Yes, It's still good. Even two years later".<ref>[http://ds.ign.com/articles/965/965092p1.html IGN: Pokemon Platinum Version Review] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> It currently holds an 83% rating on Gamerankings.com, while being reviewed by a total of 34 sources.<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/946308-pokemon-platinum-version/index.html Gamerankings: Pokemon Platinum Version] (retrieved January 18, 2010)</ref>

{{wp|Famitsū}}, a Japanese video game magazine, noted that Platinum was the fastest selling game released for the Nintendo DS. It also had the tenth highest selling figures of any game for 2009, and was the only game for the DS to place in the top ten.<ref>[http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/nintendo-call-of-duty-dominate-09-game-sales-figures/1385597] Game sales data 2009 (retrieved January 16, 2010)</ref>

==Connectivity==
The game can connect automatically to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} once players have access to a [[Pokémon Center]]. It can also connect to [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] and obtain Pokémon received from [[Ranger Net]] Special Missions. It retains the same compatibility with [[Generation III]] games and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] as its predecessors, but [[My Pokémon Ranch]] requires an update to work with Platinum that is only available in Japan. Pokémon Battle Revolution also wasn't programmed to be compatible with Platinum, so new formes will not appear. Also, there is a problem with connecting with Korean DS games. It cannot connect directly, but rather through the GTS.

==Trivia==
* This is the first game where a [[version mascot]]'s primary color is not the name of the game. However, while no color is especially dominant in {{p|Giratina}}'s color scheme, it has gray elements that the "Platinum" may refer to, and the names ''Giratina'' and ''Platina'' share the same word ending.
* Platinum is the first game to be named after a metal since {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, and the first game to not be named after a precious stone since then.
** It also makes [[Generation IV]] the first generation in which two game names have the same first initial in English ('''P'''earl and '''P'''latinum). However, other languages have had the same initial in their game names, with Spanish '''A'''zul and '''A'''marillo for Blue and Yellow and German '''S'''aphir and '''S'''maragd for Sapphire and Emerald. Coincidentally, all three of these are the respective second and third versions of their generation.
* A small cosmetic mistake was made during the development of Platinum. Normally, when the player picks up an item on the ground, it disappears and the message saying "[Player] received a(n)/the [item]". However, when the player approaches the Poké Ball containing the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}}, it displays "[Player] received a Griseous Orb!" ''before'' it disappears. This was corrected in the English version of the game.
** In the [[Turnback Cave]], however, the item in the last room by the portal still has this mistake.
* All of the Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex as well as a few other non-Sinnoh native Pokémon got new sprite designs, as is customary for third versions. However, the {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} sprites are still used when the player dresses up the Pokémon either in [[Super Contest]]s or in the [[Jubilife TV]] station. Over half of the 493 Pokémon had either minor or major tweaks in their backsprites.
* In the instruction manual included with the game, it says that there are 493 Pokémon to be discovered. However, the game was released before {{p|Arceus}}, the 493rd Pokémon, was officially revealed.
* Like Diamond and Pearl, the issue with Korean characters remains. However, whereas Diamond and Pearl showed empty spaces, Platinum, and subsequently HeartGold and SoulSilver, instead show dashes.
* This is the first game where the player can battle an [[Non-player character|NPC]] in a Pokémon Center.
* With a total of eighteen legendary Pokémon, Pokémon Platinum has the most legendary Pokémon out of any [[version|main series]] game.
* Platinum removed the "©(publishing year) GAME FREAK inc." notice present on the title screen in Diamond and Pearl and preceding games, instead having a notice saying "Developed by GAME FREAK inc." similar to the notices found on the title screens of recent games developed by {{wp|tri-Ace}}.
* This is the second game to have the rematch feature with Gym Leaders, the first being {{game|Emerald}} and the most recent being {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.

===In other languages===
{{langtable|color={{platinum color}}|bordercolor={{platinum color light}}
|ja=ポケットモンスタープラチナ
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Platine
|de=Pokémon Platin-Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Platino
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터기라티나Pt|Pocket Monsters Giratina Pt}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Platino}}

==See also==
*[[Staff of Pokémon Platinum]]
*[[Appendix:Platinum walkthrough|Pokémon Platinum Walkthrough]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-platinum-version/ Official English Site]
** [http://www.pokemonplatinum.com/ Official English Sub-site]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/platinum/ Official Japanese Site]
** [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/platinum/ Official Japanese Sub-site]

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Dewott (Pokémon)

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{{Unknown Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Oshawott | next=Daikenki| prevnum=501| nextnum=503| type=Water }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
jname=フタチマル|
tmname=Dewott |
size=120px|
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|fhoo-tah-chi-mah-roo}}}''</sc> |
species=Training |
typen=1 |
type1=Water |
type2= |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Torrent |
abilityd=Shell Armor |
ndex=502 |
udex=008 |
height-ftin=2'07" |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=54 |
weight-kg=24.5 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Ground |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=2|
expyield=145 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=31 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=45 |
body=Unknown |
pokefordex= |
generation=5 |
footnotes=}}
([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フタチマル''' ''Futachimaru'') is {{type2|Water}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Oshawott}} starting at [[level]] 17, and evolves into {{p|Daikenki}} starting at level 36.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Futachimaru is a bipedal, otter-like Pokémon that is primarily light blue in coloration. It has small black ears, a pointed crest at the back of its head, a red nose shaped like a tilted oval, and long white whiskers forming tilted "V" shapes. Its forelimbs sport three fingers on each black-colored paw. Around its waist is a large, blue, fringed adornment, with seashells—like those Futachimaru possessed as an Oshawott—on the thighs. Its feet are tipped in black and its somewhat plank-shaped tail is also black-colored.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Futachimaru can detach the two shells from its hips and use them as bladed weapons. Swordshell-wielding attacks differ between Futachimaru.

===Behavior===
Futachimaru strictly train themselves to be able to master its shell swordsmanship. It never fails when keeping its swordshell in shape.

===Habitat===
Futachimaru primarily live in water, but are actually amphibious, like {{p|Oshawott}} and {{p|Daikenki}}.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Futachimaru anime.png|250px|thumb|right|Futachimaru in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Futachimaru made its anime debut in [[BW004]], under the ownership of a Trainer and was battling a {{p|Janovy}}. Futachimaru's Trainer later challenged {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}} to a battle, where it demonstrated surprising agility.

It is expected to appear in [[BW019]].
===Minor appearances===
Two Trainers' Futachimaru made a brief appearance in [[BW010]] on a computer screen in the [[Current Town]] [[Battle Club]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Touya Futachimaru.png|thumb|right|Touya's Futachimaru]]
===In the Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends manga===
Futachimaru is [[Touya]]'s first as well as his main Pokémon in the [[Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends]] manga series.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Futachimaru (TCG)}}

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Water
|gen=5
|blackdex={{tt|ながれるような　たちさばきで　２まいの　ホタチを　あつかう　わざは　きびしい　しゅぎょうで　みにつける。|It learns how to use two-shell attacks with flowing swordsmanship through strict training.}}
|whitedex={{tt|みにつけた　ホタチさばきの　わざは　フタチマルに　よって　ちがう。ホタチの　ていれは　かかさない。|The kinds of mastered swordshell-wielding attacks differs between Futachimaru. It never fails to keep its swordshell in shape.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Water|

gen=5 |
bwrarity=None|
bwarea=Evolve {{p|Oshawott}}|
}}

====In side games====

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Base stats
|HP=75
|Attack=75
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=83
|SpDef=60
|Speed=60
|type=Water
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Futachimaru|Water|Water|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Shell Blade|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Retaliation|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|52|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Futachimaru|Water|Water|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Futachimaru|Water|Water|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Boiling Water|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliation|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Futachimaru|Water|Water|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Futachimaru|Water|Water|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Kokoromori}}|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}} {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}} {{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Chaoboo}}{{MSP|500|Enbuoh}}{{MSP|509|Choroneko}}{{MSP|510|Lepardas}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}} {{MSP|528|Kokoromori}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Waruvile}}{{MSP|553|Waruvial}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}} {{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}}{{MSP|613|Kumasyun}}{{MSP|614|Tsunbear}}|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20||||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Miruhog}}{{MSP|619|Kojofu}} {{MSP|620|Kojondo}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} {{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|509|Choroneko}}{{MSP|510|Lepardas}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}} {{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}} {{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|133|Eevee}}|Trump Card|Normal|Special|—|—|5||||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Futachimaru|Water|Water|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Futachimaru|water|water|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Water Oath|Water|Special|50|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Futachimaru|water|water|5|5}}

====Special moves====

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====

===Side game data===

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=501
|name1=Oshawott
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=17
|sprite2=502
|name2=Futachimaru
|type1-2=Water
|evotype2=Level
|level2=36
|sprite3=503
|name3=Daikenki
|type1-3=Water
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite |
type=water |
gen=5 |
gender=none |
name=Futachimaru |
ndex=502 |
}}

==Trivia==
* Futachimaru was first seen on [[a:File:BW anime.png|concept art]] from the {{series|Best Wishes}} along with {{p|Janovy}}, {{p|Woobat}}, and {{p|Axew}}.

===Origin===
Futachimaru is based on a {{wp|sea otter}} and {{wp|samurai}}<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index5.html</ref>. Its trait of fighting with its two shells may be based on {{wp|Tessenjutsu}}, a type of martial arts involving the {{wp|Japanese war fan}} or possibly {{wp|Hira shuriken}}.

====Name origin====
Futachimaru's name seems to come from 二つ ''futatsu'' meaning two, 太刀 ''tachi'' meaning long sword, and 丸 ''maru'', a common ending in a boy's name, especially in the time of samurai. The 二 ''futa'' in Futachimaru's name may imply a lineage within the evolutionary line, with Futachimaru being second in line.

==References==
<references/>


{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Oshawott | next=Daikenki| prevnum=501| nextnum=503| type=Water }}
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