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Chatter (move)

2021-02-24T23:40:11Z

PLMMJ: Oh wait, smeargle and therefore sketch dont exist in gen 8

{{MoveResearch|Confusion chance in Battle Revolution}}
{{MoveInfobox|
n=448 |
name=Chatter |
jname=おしゃべり |
jtrans=Chatter |
jtranslit=Oshaberi |
gameimage=Chatter VII.png |
gameimage2=Chatter VII 2.png |
gameimagewidth=300 |
type=Flying |
damagecategory=Special |
basepp=20 |
maxpp=32 |
power={{tt|65|60 in Generations IV-V}} |
accuracy=100 |
bdesc= |
gen=IV |
category=Smart |
appeal=1 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=+3 if lowest number of points in that turn |
appealsc=1 |
scdesc=Earn +3 if the Pokémon gets the lowest score. |
category6=Cute|
appeal6=3|
jam6=0|
cdesc6=Brings down the energy of any Pokémon that have already used a move this turn.|
pokefordex=chatter |
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
mirrormove= yes |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=yes |
flag8=no |
sound=yes |
field=yes |
target=any |
footnotes= }}
'''Chatter''' (Japanese: '''おしゃべり''' ''Chatter'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Flying}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Chatot}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
====Generation IV====
Chatter inflicts damage and may {{status|Confusion|confuse}} the target. Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Soundproof}} are not affected by this move. If the move has recorded audio from its [[field move]] functionality, that audio will play for the move's sound effect instead of Chatot's regular cry.

If Chatter has no audio data (as is the case for wild and NPC-owned Chatot), the chance of confusion is 1%. Otherwise, the chance of confusing the foe is determined by the volume of the recording.

Generally, the higher the volume of the recording is, the higher the chance of confusion. The recording is stored as a 1000-byte structure within the game as a 4-bit PCM ({{wp|pulse-code modulation}}) recording. When a sound is recorded, 1984 8-bit {{wp|Sampling (signal processing)|samples}} of microphone input are taken at roughly 2000 samples per second. 16 zero bytes are appended onto the end of this recording to create a 2000 byte 8-bit PCM recording, which is then downsized to a 4-bit PCM recording via a translation table:

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{flying color}}; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | 8-bit
| style="background:#fff" | -128
| style="background:#fff" | -127 - -112
| style="background:#fff" | -111 - -96
| style="background:#fff" | -95 - -80
| style="background:#fff" | -79 - -64
| style="background:#fff" | -63 - -48
| style="background:#fff" | -47 - -32
| style="background:#fff" | -31 - -16
| style="background:#fff" | -15 - 15
| style="background:#fff" | 16 - 31
| style="background:#fff" | 32 - 47
| style="background:#fff" | 48 - 63
| style="background:#fff" | 64 - 79
| style="background:#fff" | 80 - 95
| style="background:#fff" | 96 - 111
| style="background:#fff; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 112 - 127
|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 4-bit
| style="background:#fff" | 0
| style="background:#fff" | 1
| style="background:#fff" | 2
| style="background:#fff" | 3
| style="background:#fff" | 4
| style="background:#fff" | 5
| style="background:#fff" | 6
| style="background:#fff" | 7
| style="background:#fff" | 8
| style="background:#fff" | 9
| style="background:#fff" | 10
| style="background:#fff" | 11
| style="background:#fff" | 12
| style="background:#fff" | 13
| style="background:#fff" | 14
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 15
|}

To pack two 4-bit samples into a byte, the first sample takes up the lower four bits and the second sample takes up the upper 4 bits. Now, depending on the value of the 16th byte in the 1000-byte 4-bit PCM recording (corresponding to the 31st and 32nd samples from the original), the chance of confusion is as follows:

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{flying color}}; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Value
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Volume
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Confusion odds
|- style="background:#fff"
| -31 or less || Medium || 11%
|- style="background:#fff"
| -30 to 29 || Low || 1%
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 30 or more
| style="background:#fff" | High
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 31%
|}

The volume level roughly corresponding to the specific values are given in the table. Note that since the sample is near the beginning of the recording, it is not necessary to maintain a high volume throughout the recording.

The odds of confusion are not affected by {{a|Serene Grace}}, but are affected by {{a|Shield Dust}}.

====Generation V====
Chatter can hit non-adjacent opponents in [[Triple Battle]]s.

If Chatter has no audio data, the chance of confusion is now 0%.

Generation V games record 8000 8-bit samples at 8000 samples per second for its recordings, and convert every fourth sample taken from these, starting with the first sample, to the 1000-byte 4-bit PCM recording in the same manner as that of Generation IV. However, instead of one byte determining the confusion odds, the {{wp|exclusive or}} of three bytes, the 100th, 500th, and 700th bytes (corresponding to the 397th, 401st, 1997th, 2001st, 2797th and 2801st samples of the original recording), are taken. The odds of confusion are calculated as follows:

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{flying color}}; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Value
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Volume
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Confusion odds
|- style="background:#fff"
| 99 or less || Medium || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| 100 to 149 || Low || 0%
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 150 or more
| style="background:#fff" | High
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 10%
|}

Thus, it is necessary to maintain medium or high volume in roughly the first quarter-second for the maximum odds of confusion. The confusion odds are affected by {{a|Shield Dust}}, {{a|Serene Grace}}, {{a|Sheer Force}}, and the combined effect of {{m|Water Pledge}} and {{m|Fire Pledge}}.

====Generation VI and VII====
Chatter's power was changed from 60 to 65.

Chatter can no longer be used outside of battle to record sound; it will now always confuse the target. Despite the removal of its field move functionality, Chatter still cannot be copied by {{m|Sketch}}; however, it can be copied by {{m|Mirror Move}}.

Chatter will become a {{type|Water}} move when used by a [[Pokémon]] with the ability {{a|Liquid Voice}}. If the user is affected by {{m|Throat Chop}}, it will be unable to use this move for two turns.

===Outside of battle===
In Generations IV and V, Chatter can be used as a [[field move]] to record audio using the [[Nintendo DS]]'s microphone. This audio will then play as Chatot's cry, as well as when Chatot uses Chatter. Audio recorded for Chatter gets distorted, possibly as a failsafe to prevent inappropriate language from being played back.

If Chatot is deposited in the [[PC]], the recorded audio is reset to Chatot's default cry.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Flying}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the foe.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the target.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. This confuses the target.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This confuses the target.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Flying|4}}
{{Moveentry/5|441|Chatot|type=Normal|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|21|21|1, 21|1, 21||STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Flying|5}}

==In other games==
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], Chatter is a move with 10 base power, 12PP and 77.44% accuracy. The user attacks all adjacent enemies, possibly inflicting confusion on them. This move is affected by {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Muzzled}} status condition. Being a sound-based move, it is blocked by {{a|Soundproof}}.

In {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, it always inflicts confusion on the targets it hits.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Flying}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on enemies within a 1-tile range. It may also afflict enemies with a Confused status condition.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|まわりのてきポケモンにダメージをあたえるしかもいっていのかくりつでこんらんじょうたいにかえる|Inflicts damage on enemies within a 1-tile range. It may also afflict enemies with a Confused status condition}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|[[File:IconKanji2MD.png]]UNUSED}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It damages nearby enemies. It also causes them to be confused.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the foe.|image1=Chatler Rayler Chatter Discharge.png|image1p=Chatot}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=441|pkmn=Chatot|method=Chatot angrily babbles at the opponent, causing it to become confused or hold its ears in pain, or Chatot opens its mouth and releases a loud sound from its beak, causing the opponent to hold its ears in pain.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Chatler|user1=Pearl's Chatler|startcode=PS357|startname=Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu II|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen|
type=Flying|
genIV=Chatter IV|
genV=Chatter V|
genVI=Chatter VI|
genVI2=Chatter VI 2|
}}

===Side series games===
{{movegen|
type=Flying|
PBR=Chatter PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{movegen|
type=Flying|
PSMD=Chatter PSMD
}}

==Trivia==
* Prior to [[Generation VIII]], Chatter is the one of only three moves in the [[core series]] that cannot be {{m|Sketch}}ed. This is presumably because, as a field move, if Chatter is used by a Pokémon other than {{p|Chatot}}, that Pokémon's cry will not be temporarily changed to the recorded version even if audio is recorded. This is because recording audio via Chatter is programmed to switch Chatter's user to its alternative cry, and only Chatot is programmed to have its alternative cry read from the audio data. Despite all of this, Chatter still remains not Sketchable even in Generation VI and after, where vocals can no longer be recorded.
** This makes it one of the only two true [[signature move]]s, the other one being Sketch itself. The only other moves which can't be Sketched are {{m|Struggle}} and [[Shadow move]]s in {{Pokémon XD}}, which cannot be learned naturally.
* Prior to the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Chatot was banned from the Pokémon [[Global Battle Union]], presumably because of Chatter being abused to record vulgar words and phrases. This abuse is also presumably the reason for the ability to record audio for the move being removed starting with Generation VI.
* Chatter is the only {{type|Flying}} {{cat|Sound-based moves|sound-based move}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color light}}
|zh_yue=喋喋不休‎ ''{{tt|Dihpdihpbātyāu|Chatter}}''
|zh_cmn=喋喋不休‎ ''{{tt|Diédiébùxiū|Chatter}}''
|nl=Kwetter
|fr=Babil
|de=Geschwätz
|el=Τιτιβισμός
|it=Schiamazzo
|ko=수다 ''Suda''
|pt_br=Tagarelar
|es=Cháchara
|vi=Nhiều Chuyện
}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can confuse]]
[[Category:Moves that require use of mouth]]

[[de:Geschwätz]]
[[es:Cháchara]]
[[fr:Babil]]
[[it:Schiamazzo]]
[[ja:おしゃべり]]
[[zh:喋喋不休（招式）]]

Chatter (move)

2021-02-24T23:28:51Z

PLMMJ:

{{MoveResearch|Confusion chance in Battle Revolution}}
{{MoveInfobox|
n=448 |
name=Chatter |
jname=おしゃべり |
jtrans=Chatter |
jtranslit=Oshaberi |
gameimage=Chatter VII.png |
gameimage2=Chatter VII 2.png |
gameimagewidth=300 |
type=Flying |
damagecategory=Special |
basepp=20 |
maxpp=32 |
power={{tt|65|60 in Generations IV-V}} |
accuracy=100 |
bdesc= |
gen=IV |
category=Smart |
appeal=1 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=+3 if lowest number of points in that turn |
appealsc=1 |
scdesc=Earn +3 if the Pokémon gets the lowest score. |
category6=Cute|
appeal6=3|
jam6=0|
cdesc6=Brings down the energy of any Pokémon that have already used a move this turn.|
pokefordex=chatter |
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
mirrormove= yes |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=yes |
flag8=no |
sound=yes |
field=yes |
target=any |
footnotes= }}
'''Chatter''' (Japanese: '''おしゃべり''' ''Chatter'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Flying}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Chatot}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
====Generation IV====
Chatter inflicts damage and may {{status|Confusion|confuse}} the target. Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Soundproof}} are not affected by this move. If the move has recorded audio from its [[field move]] functionality, that audio will play for the move's sound effect instead of Chatot's regular cry.

If Chatter has no audio data (as is the case for wild and NPC-owned Chatot), the chance of confusion is 1%. Otherwise, the chance of confusing the foe is determined by the volume of the recording.

Generally, the higher the volume of the recording is, the higher the chance of confusion. The recording is stored as a 1000-byte structure within the game as a 4-bit PCM ({{wp|pulse-code modulation}}) recording. When a sound is recorded, 1984 8-bit {{wp|Sampling (signal processing)|samples}} of microphone input are taken at roughly 2000 samples per second. 16 zero bytes are appended onto the end of this recording to create a 2000 byte 8-bit PCM recording, which is then downsized to a 4-bit PCM recording via a translation table:

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{flying color}}; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | 8-bit
| style="background:#fff" | -128
| style="background:#fff" | -127 - -112
| style="background:#fff" | -111 - -96
| style="background:#fff" | -95 - -80
| style="background:#fff" | -79 - -64
| style="background:#fff" | -63 - -48
| style="background:#fff" | -47 - -32
| style="background:#fff" | -31 - -16
| style="background:#fff" | -15 - 15
| style="background:#fff" | 16 - 31
| style="background:#fff" | 32 - 47
| style="background:#fff" | 48 - 63
| style="background:#fff" | 64 - 79
| style="background:#fff" | 80 - 95
| style="background:#fff" | 96 - 111
| style="background:#fff; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 112 - 127
|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 4-bit
| style="background:#fff" | 0
| style="background:#fff" | 1
| style="background:#fff" | 2
| style="background:#fff" | 3
| style="background:#fff" | 4
| style="background:#fff" | 5
| style="background:#fff" | 6
| style="background:#fff" | 7
| style="background:#fff" | 8
| style="background:#fff" | 9
| style="background:#fff" | 10
| style="background:#fff" | 11
| style="background:#fff" | 12
| style="background:#fff" | 13
| style="background:#fff" | 14
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 15
|}

To pack two 4-bit samples into a byte, the first sample takes up the lower four bits and the second sample takes up the upper 4 bits. Now, depending on the value of the 16th byte in the 1000-byte 4-bit PCM recording (corresponding to the 31st and 32nd samples from the original), the chance of confusion is as follows:

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{flying color}}; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Value
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Volume
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Confusion odds
|- style="background:#fff"
| -31 or less || Medium || 11%
|- style="background:#fff"
| -30 to 29 || Low || 1%
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 30 or more
| style="background:#fff" | High
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 31%
|}

The volume level roughly corresponding to the specific values are given in the table. Note that since the sample is near the beginning of the recording, it is not necessary to maintain a high volume throughout the recording.

The odds of confusion are not affected by {{a|Serene Grace}}, but are affected by {{a|Shield Dust}}.

====Generation V====
Chatter can hit non-adjacent opponents in [[Triple Battle]]s.

If Chatter has no audio data, the chance of confusion is now 0%.

Generation V games record 8000 8-bit samples at 8000 samples per second for its recordings, and convert every fourth sample taken from these, starting with the first sample, to the 1000-byte 4-bit PCM recording in the same manner as that of Generation IV. However, instead of one byte determining the confusion odds, the {{wp|exclusive or}} of three bytes, the 100th, 500th, and 700th bytes (corresponding to the 397th, 401st, 1997th, 2001st, 2797th and 2801st samples of the original recording), are taken. The odds of confusion are calculated as follows:

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{flying color}}; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Value
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Volume
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Confusion odds
|- style="background:#fff"
| 99 or less || Medium || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| 100 to 149 || Low || 0%
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 150 or more
| style="background:#fff" | High
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 10%
|}

Thus, it is necessary to maintain medium or high volume in roughly the first quarter-second for the maximum odds of confusion. The confusion odds are affected by {{a|Shield Dust}}, {{a|Serene Grace}}, {{a|Sheer Force}}, and the combined effect of {{m|Water Pledge}} and {{m|Fire Pledge}}.

====Generation VI and VII====
Chatter's power was changed from 60 to 65.

Chatter can no longer be used outside of battle to record sound; it will now always confuse the target. Despite the removal of its field move functionality, Chatter still cannot be copied by {{m|Sketch}}; however, it can be copied by {{m|Mirror Move}}.

Chatter will become a {{type|Water}} move when used by a [[Pokémon]] with the ability {{a|Liquid Voice}}. If the user is affected by {{m|Throat Chop}}, it will be unable to use this move for two turns.

====Generation VIII====
Chatter can now be Sketched.

===Outside of battle===
In Generations IV and V, Chatter can be used as a [[field move]] to record audio using the [[Nintendo DS]]'s microphone. This audio will then play as Chatot's cry, as well as when Chatot uses Chatter. Audio recorded for Chatter gets distorted, possibly as a failsafe to prevent inappropriate language from being played back.

If Chatot is deposited in the [[PC]], the recorded audio is reset to Chatot's default cry.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Flying}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the foe.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the target.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. This confuses the target.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This confuses the target.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Flying|4}}
{{Moveentry/5|441|Chatot|type=Normal|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|21|21|1, 21|1, 21||STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Flying|5}}

==In other games==
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], Chatter is a move with 10 base power, 12PP and 77.44% accuracy. The user attacks all adjacent enemies, possibly inflicting confusion on them. This move is affected by {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Muzzled}} status condition. Being a sound-based move, it is blocked by {{a|Soundproof}}.

In {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, it always inflicts confusion on the targets it hits.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Flying}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on enemies within a 1-tile range. It may also afflict enemies with a Confused status condition.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|まわりのてきポケモンにダメージをあたえるしかもいっていのかくりつでこんらんじょうたいにかえる|Inflicts damage on enemies within a 1-tile range. It may also afflict enemies with a Confused status condition}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|[[File:IconKanji2MD.png]]UNUSED}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It damages nearby enemies. It also causes them to be confused.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the foe.|image1=Chatler Rayler Chatter Discharge.png|image1p=Chatot}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=441|pkmn=Chatot|method=Chatot angrily babbles at the opponent, causing it to become confused or hold its ears in pain, or Chatot opens its mouth and releases a loud sound from its beak, causing the opponent to hold its ears in pain.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Chatler|user1=Pearl's Chatler|startcode=PS357|startname=Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu II|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen|
type=Flying|
genIV=Chatter IV|
genV=Chatter V|
genVI=Chatter VI|
genVI2=Chatter VI 2|
}}

===Side series games===
{{movegen|
type=Flying|
PBR=Chatter PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{movegen|
type=Flying|
PSMD=Chatter PSMD
}}

==Trivia==
* Prior to [[Generation VIII]], Chatter is the one of only three moves in the [[core series]] that cannot be {{m|Sketch}}ed. This is presumably because, as a field move, if Chatter is used by a Pokémon other than {{p|Chatot}}, that Pokémon's cry will not be temporarily changed to the recorded version even if audio is recorded. This is because recording audio via Chatter is programmed to switch Chatter's user to its alternative cry, and only Chatot is programmed to have its alternative cry read from the audio data. Despite all of this, Chatter still remains not Sketchable even in Generation VI and after, where vocals can no longer be recorded.
** This makes it one of the only two true [[signature move]]s, the other one being Sketch itself. The only other moves which can't be Sketched are {{m|Struggle}} and [[Shadow move]]s in {{Pokémon XD}}, which cannot be learned naturally.
* Prior to the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Chatot was banned from the Pokémon [[Global Battle Union]], presumably because of Chatter being abused to record vulgar words and phrases. This abuse is also presumably the reason for the ability to record audio for the move being removed starting with Generation VI.
* Chatter is the only {{type|Flying}} {{cat|Sound-based moves|sound-based move}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color light}}
|zh_yue=喋喋不休‎ ''{{tt|Dihpdihpbātyāu|Chatter}}''
|zh_cmn=喋喋不休‎ ''{{tt|Diédiébùxiū|Chatter}}''
|nl=Kwetter
|fr=Babil
|de=Geschwätz
|el=Τιτιβισμός
|it=Schiamazzo
|ko=수다 ''Suda''
|pt_br=Tagarelar
|es=Cháchara
|vi=Nhiều Chuyện
}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can confuse]]
[[Category:Moves that require use of mouth]]

[[de:Geschwätz]]
[[es:Cháchara]]
[[fr:Babil]]
[[it:Schiamazzo]]
[[ja:おしゃべり]]
[[zh:喋喋不休（招式）]]

Glitzer Popping

2021-02-22T16:21:37Z

PLMMJ: /* Requirements */

{{cleanup}}
{{move|Pomeg glitch data corruption}}
'''Glitzer Popping''' is a subglitch of the [[Pomeg_glitch#Access_Pok.C3.A9mon_beyond_slot_6|access Pokémon beyond slot 6]] subglitch of the [[Pomeg glitch]]. As with the latter subglitch, it can only be initially performed in {{game|Emerald}} (and can also be performed in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} via [[Trade|trading]] with Emerald).

By scrolling past slot 255 and below in a player's party, it allows the player to corrupt Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System's box 1 and 2. Most of the time these become Bad Eggs, which may have glitch moves with beneficial effects such as skipping battles.

The glitch is notable as a means of producing a glitched {{pkmn|Egg}} which can be hatched. The player can manipulate the Egg to contain any valid Pokémon and various [[glitch Pokémon]]. Additionally, using a technique known as "double corruption", one can create an unhatched Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System with multiple characteristics (Item, Moves, Species, IVs, Origin, etc.) that they desire.

In addition to Pokémon data, Glitzer Popping can corrupt [[Pokémon Day Care|Day Care]] data, [[Pokémon Contest|contest]] data, map data (NPCs with their location and script address), flag data (story, trainers, events), bag quantity data, PC item data, {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} data, Trainer data (name, ID, SID) and Secret Base items.

==Name==
The name Glitzer Popping does not have any meaning in itself, and was chosen by the speedrunner Werster because he didn't want the glitch to have a name that in his view would be 'too generic'.

==Method==
===Requirements===
#A Pokémon who gained 1 or more health points with a single HP Up. That would mean it would lose 1 or more HP when fed a Pomeg Berry; for example a level 100 Pokémon with 10 HP EVs or more would lose two health points when fed the Pomeg Berry, but a high level Pokémon (from [[Sky Pillar]], [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]], [[Artisan Cave]], any Legendary, etc.) can work as well.
#At least three Pokémon, one of which needs to be a fainted Pokémon with the move {{m|Fly}}, and a different fainted Pokémon.
#A Pokémon with a suitable personality value that should preferably be [[Cloning glitches#Generation III|cloned]] multiple times. After the glitch, most of this Pokémon's data will be permuted depending on its personality value (e.g. EVs data becoming species data, species data becoming attacks data, etc.).

The [[in-game trade]] Pokémon "Seasor" the {{p|Horsea}} and "Dots" the {{p|Seedot}} are ideal for the glitch because they work and always have the same personality values; 0x0000007F and 0x00000084 respectively. These Pokémon may be used to convert 'EVs into Growth' (see {{OBP|Pokémon data substructures|Generation III}}), with the Attack EV representing the most significant byte of the [[List of Pokémon by index number (Generation III)|Pokémon's index number]] and the HP EV representing the least significant byte (e.g. 151 HP EVs and 0 Attack EVs would result in a {{p|Mew}}).

Alternatively, a Pokémon with a personality value that would convert 'Attacks into Growth' could be used for an exploit such as converting a Pokémon with {{m|Beat Up}} (move ID 251) into a {{p|Celebi}}.

===Steps===
#Move the Pokémon with the suitable personality value to box 2 slot 23 or box 2 slot 24 of the Pokémon Storage System, and preferably 4 clones of the Pokémon obtained with a [[Cloning glitches#Generation III|cloning glitch]] to other places of the box. Though it is not required, it is recommended to place the clones two spaces apart from each other (e.g. in slots 23, 21, 19, 17, 15 of Box 2), and to maximize the success rate (which is low) a good "corruption initiator" (a Pokémon to "absorb" unfavourable corruptions) should be placed at positions one space left of the Pokémon (e.g. slots 22, 20, 18, 16 of Box 2). Pluses the in-game trade Plusle, with all of its moves erased except for {{m|Growl}} is an example of a good corruption initiator. Without a corruption initiator, it may take a very long time for the glitch to work; if at all.
#Fill the party with fainted Pokémon (one of which needs to know Fly), and a Pokémon that can lose HP with a Pomeg Berry.
#Decrease the HP of said Pokémon to 1, so that its HP can fall to 0 or below (underflow to 65535 or less) with a Pomeg Berry. A Banette with Curse and odd HP can come in handy to quickly decrease the Pokémon's HP to 1.
#Once the process is complete, the player can save the game here. If the glitch doesn't work the first time (quite likely), the player will be able to restart from this point and try again.
#Initiate a wild battle and flee from it.
#Deposit the first fainted Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System.
#Use the Pomeg Berry on the Pokémon with 1 HP. If it receives 0 HP, then nothing else needs to be done. Though if it receives 65535 HP or less, a healing item such as a Potion should be used to faint it. The player should now have two fainted Pokémon.
#Initiate another wild Pokémon battle to send out a ??????????.
#Open the Pokémon menu and view the summary of the first valid Pokémon in the party.
#After viewing the summary, exit back to the party menu and scroll up. The more that the player scrolls up, beginning from "Cancel", the more Pokémon in the storage system are corrupted. The first slot up from Cancel may affect the data of the Pokémon in box 2 slot 23 in English Emerald. The corruption of storage box Pokémon ends at around slot 215 (affecting the Pokémon in box 1 slot 1).
#Exit the Pokémon battle and check Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System. If there is a regular "Egg" rather than a Bad Egg, withdraw it and send it into battle to see if it converted into a different Pokémon. Sometimes a regular Egg will appear as the original Pokémon, this is normal and if no ideal Eggs appear, the player is free to reset the game and try the glitch again.
#Hatch the Egg to obtain the converted Pokémon, which will be registered in the Pokédex.
#Remove any unwanted Bad Eggs using the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nESJ1KZMav8 inverse cloning glitch]. (Optional)

===Double corruption===
A double corruption allows the player to obtain the modified Pokémon in an Egg without hatching it. To cause a double corruption, the player should perform the usual steps to obtain a regular Egg, but leave the Egg in the storage system and corrupt it again. The Egg must not be picked up, or it will never corrupt into the desired unhatched Pokémon (unless the Pokémon is specifically crafted to work around this; e.g. a "Dots" Egg that had Flash as the fourth move).

Double corruption allows the player to obtain the Pokémon without going through hatching, which preserves the Held Item, EVs, Origin, Obedience, Ribbons, Experience, Contest Stats, PP Boosts, etc. While a simple corruption slightly changes some of the Pokémon's values (Move 2 and Move 4 will always be Glitch Moves, for example), a double corruption leaves the data intact (it will only permute the substructures), which allows a complete manipulation of said Pokémon's moves.

The Eon Ticket, AuroraTicket, and MysticTicket, if held by a storage box Pokémon, cannot be taken and used to travel to an event island, as the flag must also be set. However, Glitzer Popping may rarely activate an NPC on the second floor of a Pokémon Center who will give an Eon Ticket while activating the flag. Additionally a derivative of Glitzer Popping known as the Pokémon news reporter glitch can be used to set the flags, by sending the 104th Pokémon into battle, checking that it has specific attributes (which will be random) and letting its HP drop to a specific value.

Some Key Items for Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald or FireRed/LeafGreen obtained this way can be traded and used during the main story to skip certain parts. (Poké Flute, Tea, Silph Scope, HM01 Cut, Rainbow Pass, Mach Bike & Acro Bike, Go-Goggles, etc.)

====Notes====
In order to perform the same glitch in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, a Pokémon with 65535 HP or less just be traded over there and the same basic steps should be performed (switching to the last Pokémon and depositing it, healing the Pokémon with 65535 HP or less to faint it).

{{p|Mew}} and {{p|Deoxys}} obtained from Horsea or Seedot with this glitch will not obey the player due to them not being met in a "[[fateful encounter]]". However, by catching multiple Smeargle with a certain personality value and giving them certain Moves, EVs, Contests stats, and performing double corruption on them, it is possible to obtain an obedient Mew or Deoxys from their original location.<ref>[http://pastebin.com/ur3UiNmA Pastebin with corruption details for obtaining obedient Mew and Deoxys]</ref>

It is also possible to trigger Glitzer Popping with an Invisible Bad Egg (a corrupted empty slot produced with Glitzer Popping or with a Glitch Pokémon) instead of a Pokémon who gained 1 HP or more with HP Ups and whose current HP is at 1, making the procedure a bit easier to perform. This trick discovered by Voltage is called Decaswitch. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB67-pKKY3Q Performing Decaswitch]</ref>

By making the journalist at Slateport Poké Fan Club read the species name of a certain Glitch Pokémon, it is possible to overwrite party Pokémon data and to have an empty slot in the party. This empty slot allows the player to perform Glitzer Popping just by opening the party from the start menu and by pressing Up. This third way to perform Glitzer Popping, called Instant Pomeg Glitch, is significantly faster from the two others. <ref>[http://pastebin.com/wsYtbzpG Perform Instant Pomeg Glitch]</ref>

Due to Pokémon Emerald and FireRed/LeafGreen's "dynamic memory allocation" (DMA) in which the location of memory addresses are randomized after performing tasks such as opening the Pokémon menu, the game won't always alter the correct bit in the target Pokémon's personality value and will leave the Pokémon corrupted in an unfavourable way. Corruption initiators are used so that the corruption initiator and not the Pokémon to be manipulated for a species, item or move may receive a corruption that would turn it into a Bad Egg. The glitch generally has a low success rate and should be repeated until the player receives the corruption they desire.

The probability that the glitch corrupts a certain value or a certain PC Pokémon is generally 1/32 or 0 (depending on the surrounding value and on the location of the value ). The success rate of Pokémon Corruption can be raised to 6/32 by using 5 clones and Corruption Initiators.

A Corruption Initiator ensures the good corruption of personality values (and Trainer ID) whose hexadecimal value (in 32-bit format) have a leftmost character of 0,1,2,3,8,9,A,B or of 4,5,6,7,C,D,E,F. Thus, two different Corruption Initiators are required to cover every possible personality values. Personality values (and Trained ID) of in-game trade Pokémon in Emerald always have a leftmost hexadecimal character of 0. Thus, only one Corruption Initiator (in-game trade Plusle with Growl) is required to corrupt (or double corrupt) them. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBWkshUJv_8 Obtaining both corruption initiators]</ref>

While in-game trade Pokémon can be corrupted with the use of Corruption Initiators, this is not true for every possible Pokémon. A Pokémon can only have its personnality value corrupted if its data responds to a specific criteria. While it is easy to have a Pokémon that does not match this criteria, it is also easy to change some of its values to make it corruptible. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65e-SKeE5Ec Specific criteria for Pokémon corruption]</ref>

Even though Pomeg Glitched Pokémon can be transferred to Ruby and Sapphire, Glitzer Popping cannot be performed in these games because the game does not update the amount of party Pokémon when the player opens and closes the summary of a Party Pokémon (this step is necessary to access Pokémon beyond party slot 6).

==Cause==
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When the "??????????" or Decamark is sent out and the player opens and closes a Pokémon summary, the party Pokémon counter is refreshed.

The game counts 0 Pokémon (it counts Pokémon from first party slot until it finds an empty slot). This makes the party Pokémon selection pointer underflow, allowing it to select 256 party slots instead of 1-6. Selecting the "Quit" button moves the pointer to the 256th party slot.

When the player scrolls up from Quit, they are accessing Pokémon beyond slot 6. The first up press moves the selected Pokémon to party Pokémon 255, the second up press moves the selected Pokémon to party Pokémon 254, and so on.

Selecting Pokémon beyond slot 6 causes the game to select blocks of {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM data}} and treat them as party Pokémon data (with a size of 100 bytes). The 255th party slot ends up being over PC Pokémon data (around Box 2, Slot 23 for Emerald and Box 3, Slot 1 for FireRed/LeafGreen), and scrolling up will go over Day Care data, Pokémon Contest data, map data (NPCs with their location and script address), flag data (story, trainers, events), bag data, PC item data, {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} data, Trainer data (name, ID, SID...), and other data, in that order.

Each time the party Pokémon selection pointer selects a new party slot, an anti-cheating function is applied to the selected "Pokémon". If the checksum of the "Pokémon" is invalid, it is changed into a Bad Egg. This change is made by setting the Egg Status flag of the Pokémon to 1, and by setting two other bits to 1 in order to turn that Egg into a "Bad" Egg. As the blocks of data considered as party Pokémon aren't actually party Pokémon to begin with, the checksum of a selected "Pokémon" will nearly always be invalid if it isn't empty.

The Egg Status flag can be at 4 different locations in a Pokémon's data. It belongs to one of the 4 substructures of the Pokémon and these substructures are ordered depending on the Pokémon's PID (PID modulo 24); since these substructures are also crypted with the Pokémon's PID and TID, setting the Egg status flag to 1 can result in either a bit set to 1 or 0 (depending on TID xor PID). However, the two "Bad" Egg bits are at a fixed location and will always be set to 1 if the Pokémon's checksum is invalid. These bit changes are what corrupts RAM data, which can induce many good things - as this corruption only changes up to 3 bits on a block of 100 bytes, only a tiny portion of RAM data is corrupted in the process. Since one of these bits isn't on a set location and can be changed to either 1 or 0, the addresses and nature of the corruption won't be fixed too.

Another element of randomness is added by the DMA. The DMA is a cheat-prevention script that moves the RAM addresses of a good amount of data every time the player engages in battle, enters a door, opens their Bag, and so on. The DMA changes the RAM addresses of values by translating them from several double-words. A value affected by DMA can take 32 different addresses, each separated by a double-word (4 bytes). Party Pokémon aren't affected by DMA, which means that the addresses of every party slot is constant; however, the data read on party slots beyond slot 6 is affected by DMA. Since party Pokémon data is 25 double-words long, and since the DMA translation is at most 32 double-words long, every double-word on a party slot beyond slot 6 can end up on an address where one of the bit corruptions can occur. However, as both RAM values and the addresses where corruption occur can move, interferences can easily occur between these two, that can sometimes prevent a set double-word to be affected by the Egg Flag corruption. For example, the [[Ever Grande City]] Fly location can't always be corrupted because of such an interference.

Using different strategies, it is possible to manipulate the corruption of some values and ensure that no other value in an area near them has been corrupted, allowing for a somehow pinpointed corruption. With this glitch, the PID and/or TID of PC Pokémon can be corrupted, while leaving the rest of the Pokémon's data untouched. As PID and TID encrypt the 4 substructures of a Pokémon, corrupting them will heavily change the Pokémon's checksum. The two "Bad" Egg bits corruption won't preserve the checksum, making them unusable for Pokémon corruption, but the Egg State Flag corruption can easily preserve the checksum. The Egg State Flag corruption changes the checksum by a multiple of 0x4000; as a Pokémon's checksum is coded on a word, if that multiple is even, the checksum won't be changed. Only a few things can make that multiple odd, and they can be easily prevented, making Pokémon corruption viable.

As PID manages the order of the 4 substructures of a Pokémon, corrupting it changes that order, which means that the game will read the substructures of that corrupted Pokémon in a wrong order (for example, the Moves substructure gets read on the EVs substructure). This change of substructures order allows manipulation of many parts of the Pokémon's data (species, held item, experience, moves, EVs, origin, IVs, obedience, etc.) by giving it specific moves, EVs, Friendship, Held Items, and so on, before corrupting it. Out of the 24 theoretically possible changes of substructure order, only 10 can happen. These changes are called Corruption Types as they completely determine the effects of a PID corruption on a Pokémon.

Even if corrupting a Pokémon's PID with the Egg State flag corruption preserves its checksum and changes its substructure order, it also changes the encryption of these substructures (PID or TID changes). This change of encryption brings some changes to the decrypted values, and this can be a hindrance to the corrupted Pokémon. It will for example turn the Pokémon in an Egg, give it glitched moves 2 and 4, and/or affect its attributes. Having a corrupted Pokémon in an Egg is a hindrance as hatching it removes/resets its attributes; many Glitch Pokémon will also freeze the game when hatched, and always having moves 2 and 4 glitched can prevent you from using them, seeing them, swapping them, or changing them.

However, corrupting both PID and TID of a Pokémon in the course of two Glitzer Popping uses leaves the corrupted Pokémon with a valid checksum, a change of substructure orders, and a restored substructure encryption (PID or TID was changed back to its original value). This procedure can then be used for a precise corruption of nearly every Pokémon, leaving them without any residual glitched value.

==Origin/Discovery==
===Key people===
*Voltage (discovery of the "Decamark" sub-glitch of the Pomeg glitch) - early 2011.
*Luckytyphlosion (discovery that the "Decamark" sub-glitch of the Pomeg glitch can be used to create Bad Eggs and hatchable eggs) - April 9, 2014.
*Sanqui, Werster, TheZZAZZGlitch (analysis of the mechanics of the glitch) - May 2014.
*Metarkrai (further analysis and documentation of additional techniques, including ways to get obedient Mew and Deoxys).<ref>[http://pastebin.com/ur3UiNmA Pastebin with corruption details for obtaining obedient Mew and Deoxys]</ref><ref>[http://pastebin.com/2kJpBQCr <nowiki>[Pomeg Glitch]</nowiki> Obtain any Pokemon/Item/Move]</ref>

===History===
The original Pomeg glitch was discovered many years before Glitzer Popping was found, from as early as 2006 or before.<ref>[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?150005-The-Official-Pomeg-Glitch-Thread The Official Pomeg Glitch Thread - Serebii Forums]</ref> Later, various derivative tricks of the Pomeg glitch were researched and researched, including one which was found that allows the player to send out a ?????????? or "Decamark".

In early 2011, voltage discovered that the "Decamark" sub-glitch of the Pomeg glitch allows access to a hidden party of Pokémon beyond slot 6 if the player views the summary of their first fainted Pokémon first and then attempts to scroll through the party.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nDwHEoqPhM Hidden team glitch/Access beyond 6th slot (FR/LG/E)]</ref>

On April 9, 2014; luckytyphlosion (who is known in the Pokémon speedrunning community for his various discoveries) decided to experiment with voltage's hidden party glitch and documented an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXVLVP4Ij7M alternative cloning glitch] involving sending out a Pokémon beyond slot six and duplicating the fifth Pokémon on [[Glitch City Laboratories|Glitch City Laboratories Forums]].<ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.0 Gen III: Access Pokémon beyond the sixth slot sub-glitches. - Glitch City Laboratories forums.]</ref>

This discovery encouraged further discussion of the glitch, and luckytyphlosion later documented on April 19 that it is possible to corrupt Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System, although he did not document the method until Torchickens noted the cause of the Bad Egg occurrence was scrolling through the Pokémon at position 255 and below. It is unclear whether the replication method was known prior to this.<ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.msg194538#msg194538 Gen III: Access Pokémon beyond the sixth slot sub-glitches. - Glitch City Laboratories forums - Bad Egg occurrence post by luckytyphlosion].</ref><ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.msg194544#msg194544 Gen III: Access Pokémon beyond the sixth slot sub-glitches. - Glitch City Laboratories forums - Replication details by Torchickens.]</ref>

It was also discovered by luckytyphlosion that sending out Bad Eggs into battle by having all fainted Pokémon in the party allows access to "[[Super Glitch (move)|Generation III Super Glitch]]" moves which can be used for tricks such as skipping Trainer battles and capturing Trainer Pokémon; and importantly that it is possible with the glitch to obtain regular Eggs which can be hatched.

The mechanics relating to what makes the regular Eggs appear, and what determines their species, moves and other attributes were not known until werster and Sanqui did additional research into the glitch in early May on Twitch and the Glitch City Laboratories forums. They concluded that it is not the Pokémon's main data that changes per se, but the personality value itself; and that the Bad Egg/Egg occurrences are related to a change of one bit in the Pokémon's personality value.<ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.msg195147#msg195147 - Glitch City Laboratories forums - Personality value change details by Sanqui]</ref> Furthermore, they discovered that data from the Pokémon's data substructure such as move IDs could be converted into species IDs, depending on the Pokémon's former personality value.<ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.msg195144#msg195144 - Gen III: Access Pokémon beyond the sixth slot sub-glitches. - Glitch City Laboratories forums - Conversion and substructure modification details.]</ref>

TheZZAZZGlitch documented on May 14 that the cause of the corruption after scrolling was ironically one of the game's anti-cheating mechanisms. In this mechanism, every time a Pokémon is selected, the game verifies its integrity and if the Pokémon is deemed invalid, then the game changes its data by setting bit 0, 1 and 6 at varies places in its "Miscellaneous" substructure but when the player selects Pokémon from beyond slot 6, the game attempts to validate the data of a non-existent "Pokémon"; hence altering 'out of bounds' data such as stored Pokémon in the PC.

Since its discovery, details related to Glitzer Popping have since been published on the Internet in different languages including French (in particular; Metarkrai has published much information related to the glitch in the French language), Japanese<ref>[http://archive.is/xrhPw 第3世代バグ技スレ [転載禁止©2ch.net]</ref> and Spanish<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poVy2U3yXTk CONSEGUIR CUALQUIER POKÉMON/OBJETO EN ESMERALDA + EVENTOS MEW Y DEOXYS - Youtube video by MikaCookies].</ref>

==Videos==
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===Obtaining obedient Mew and Deoxys===
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===Accessing Faraway Island and Birth Island on non-English European Emerald===
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===Accessing Southern Island===
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Glitzer Popping

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'''Glitzer Popping''' is a subglitch of the [[Pomeg_glitch#Access_Pok.C3.A9mon_beyond_slot_6|access Pokémon beyond slot 6]] subglitch of the [[Pomeg glitch]]. As with the latter subglitch, it can only be initially performed in {{game|Emerald}} (and can also be performed in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} via [[Trade|trading]] with Emerald).

By scrolling past slot 255 and below in a player's party, it allows the player to corrupt Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System's box 1 and 2. Most of the time these become Bad Eggs, which may have glitch moves with beneficial effects such as skipping battles.

The glitch is notable as a means of producing a glitched {{pkmn|Egg}} which can be hatched. The player can manipulate the Egg to contain any valid Pokémon and various [[glitch Pokémon]]. Additionally, using a technique known as "double corruption", one can create an unhatched Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System with multiple characteristics (Item, Moves, Species, IVs, Origin, etc.) that they desire.

In addition to Pokémon data, Glitzer Popping can corrupt [[Pokémon Day Care|Day Care]] data, [[Pokémon Contest|contest]] data, map data (NPCs with their location and script address), flag data (story, trainers, events), bag quantity data, PC item data, {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} data, Trainer data (name, ID, SID) and Secret Base items.

==Name==
The name Glitzer Popping does not have any meaning in itself, and was chosen by the speedrunner Werster because he didn't want the glitch to have a name that in his view would be 'too generic'.

==Method==
===Requirements===
#A Pokémon who gained 1 or more health points with a single HP Up. That would mean it would lose 1 or more HP when fed a Pomeg Berry; for example a level 100 Pokémon with 10 HP EVs or more would lose two health points when fed the Pomeg Berry, but a high level Pokémon (from [[Sky Pillar]], [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]], [[Artisan Cave]], any Legendary, etc.) can work as well.
#At least three Pokémon, one of which needs to be a fainted Pokémon with the move {{m|Fly}}, and a different fainted Pokémon.
#A Pokémon with a suitable personality value that should preferably be [[Cloning glitches#Generation III|cloned]] multiple times. After the glitch, most of this Pokémon's data will be permuted depending on its personality value (e.g. EVs data becoming species data, species data becoming attacks data, etc.).

The [[in-game trade]] Pokémon "Seasor" the {{p|Horsea}} and "Dots" the {{p|Seedot}} are ideal for the glitch because they work and always have the same personality values; 0x0000007F and 0x00000084 respectively. These Pokémon may be used to convert 'EVs into Growth' (see {{OBP|Pokémon data substructures|Generation III}}, with the Attack EV representing the most significant byte of the [[List of Pokémon by index number (Generation III)|Pokémon's index number]] and the HP EV representing the least significant byte (e.g. 151 HP EVs and 0 Attack EVs would result in a {{p|Mew}}).

Alternatively, a Pokémon with a personality value that would convert 'Attacks into Growth' could be used for an exploit such as converting a Pokémon with {{m|Beat Up}} (move ID 251) into a {{p|Celebi}}.

===Steps===
#Move the Pokémon with the suitable personality value to box 2 slot 23 or box 2 slot 24 of the Pokémon Storage System, and preferably 4 clones of the Pokémon obtained with a [[Cloning glitches#Generation III|cloning glitch]] to other places of the box. Though it is not required, it is recommended to place the clones two spaces apart from each other (e.g. in slots 23, 21, 19, 17, 15 of Box 2), and to maximize the success rate (which is low) a good "corruption initiator" (a Pokémon to "absorb" unfavourable corruptions) should be placed at positions one space left of the Pokémon (e.g. slots 22, 20, 18, 16 of Box 2). Pluses the in-game trade Plusle, with all of its moves erased except for {{m|Growl}} is an example of a good corruption initiator. Without a corruption initiator, it may take a very long time for the glitch to work; if at all.
#Fill the party with fainted Pokémon (one of which needs to know Fly), and a Pokémon that can lose HP with a Pomeg Berry.
#Decrease the HP of said Pokémon to 1, so that its HP can fall to 0 or below (underflow to 65535 or less) with a Pomeg Berry. A Banette with Curse and odd HP can come in handy to quickly decrease the Pokémon's HP to 1.
#Once the process is complete, the player can save the game here. If the glitch doesn't work the first time (quite likely), the player will be able to restart from this point and try again.
#Initiate a wild battle and flee from it.
#Deposit the first fainted Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System.
#Use the Pomeg Berry on the Pokémon with 1 HP. If it receives 0 HP, then nothing else needs to be done. Though if it receives 65535 HP or less, a healing item such as a Potion should be used to faint it. The player should now have two fainted Pokémon.
#Initiate another wild Pokémon battle to send out a ??????????.
#Open the Pokémon menu and view the summary of the first valid Pokémon in the party.
#After viewing the summary, exit back to the party menu and scroll up. The more that the player scrolls up, beginning from "Cancel", the more Pokémon in the storage system are corrupted. The first slot up from Cancel may affect the data of the Pokémon in box 2 slot 23 in English Emerald. The corruption of storage box Pokémon ends at around slot 215 (affecting the Pokémon in box 1 slot 1).
#Exit the Pokémon battle and check Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System. If there is a regular "Egg" rather than a Bad Egg, withdraw it and send it into battle to see if it converted into a different Pokémon. Sometimes a regular Egg will appear as the original Pokémon, this is normal and if no ideal Eggs appear, the player is free to reset the game and try the glitch again.
#Hatch the Egg to obtain the converted Pokémon, which will be registered in the Pokédex.
#Remove any unwanted Bad Eggs using the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nESJ1KZMav8 inverse cloning glitch]. (Optional)

===Double corruption===
A double corruption allows the player to obtain the modified Pokémon in an Egg without hatching it. To cause a double corruption, the player should perform the usual steps to obtain a regular Egg, but leave the Egg in the storage system and corrupt it again. The Egg must not be picked up, or it will never corrupt into the desired unhatched Pokémon (unless the Pokémon is specifically crafted to work around this; e.g. a "Dots" Egg that had Flash as the fourth move).

Double corruption allows the player to obtain the Pokémon without going through hatching, which preserves the Held Item, EVs, Origin, Obedience, Ribbons, Experience, Contest Stats, PP Boosts, etc. While a simple corruption slightly changes some of the Pokémon's values (Move 2 and Move 4 will always be Glitch Moves, for example), a double corruption leaves the data intact (it will only permute the substructures), which allows a complete manipulation of said Pokémon's moves.

The Eon Ticket, AuroraTicket, and MysticTicket, if held by a storage box Pokémon, cannot be taken and used to travel to an event island, as the flag must also be set. However, Glitzer Popping may rarely activate an NPC on the second floor of a Pokémon Center who will give an Eon Ticket while activating the flag. Additionally a derivative of Glitzer Popping known as the Pokémon news reporter glitch can be used to set the flags, by sending the 104th Pokémon into battle, checking that it has specific attributes (which will be random) and letting its HP drop to a specific value.

Some Key Items for Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald or FireRed/LeafGreen obtained this way can be traded and used during the main story to skip certain parts. (Poké Flute, Tea, Silph Scope, HM01 Cut, Rainbow Pass, Mach Bike & Acro Bike, Go-Goggles, etc.)

====Notes====
In order to perform the same glitch in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, a Pokémon with 65535 HP or less just be traded over there and the same basic steps should be performed (switching to the last Pokémon and depositing it, healing the Pokémon with 65535 HP or less to faint it).

{{p|Mew}} and {{p|Deoxys}} obtained from Horsea or Seedot with this glitch will not obey the player due to them not being met in a "[[fateful encounter]]". However, by catching multiple Smeargle with a certain personality value and giving them certain Moves, EVs, Contests stats, and performing double corruption on them, it is possible to obtain an obedient Mew or Deoxys from their original location.<ref>[http://pastebin.com/ur3UiNmA Pastebin with corruption details for obtaining obedient Mew and Deoxys]</ref>

It is also possible to trigger Glitzer Popping with an Invisible Bad Egg (a corrupted empty slot produced with Glitzer Popping or with a Glitch Pokémon) instead of a Pokémon who gained 1 HP or more with HP Ups and whose current HP is at 1, making the procedure a bit easier to perform. This trick discovered by Voltage is called Decaswitch. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB67-pKKY3Q Performing Decaswitch]</ref>

By making the journalist at Slateport Poké Fan Club read the species name of a certain Glitch Pokémon, it is possible to overwrite party Pokémon data and to have an empty slot in the party. This empty slot allows the player to perform Glitzer Popping just by opening the party from the start menu and by pressing Up. This third way to perform Glitzer Popping, called Instant Pomeg Glitch, is significantly faster from the two others. <ref>[http://pastebin.com/wsYtbzpG Perform Instant Pomeg Glitch]</ref>

Due to Pokémon Emerald and FireRed/LeafGreen's "dynamic memory allocation" (DMA) in which the location of memory addresses are randomized after performing tasks such as opening the Pokémon menu, the game won't always alter the correct bit in the target Pokémon's personality value and will leave the Pokémon corrupted in an unfavourable way. Corruption initiators are used so that the corruption initiator and not the Pokémon to be manipulated for a species, item or move may receive a corruption that would turn it into a Bad Egg. The glitch generally has a low success rate and should be repeated until the player receives the corruption they desire.

The probability that the glitch corrupts a certain value or a certain PC Pokémon is generally 1/32 or 0 (depending on the surrounding value and on the location of the value ). The success rate of Pokémon Corruption can be raised to 6/32 by using 5 clones and Corruption Initiators.

A Corruption Initiator ensures the good corruption of personality values (and Trainer ID) whose hexadecimal value (in 32-bit format) have a leftmost character of 0,1,2,3,8,9,A,B or of 4,5,6,7,C,D,E,F. Thus, two different Corruption Initiators are required to cover every possible personality values. Personality values (and Trained ID) of in-game trade Pokémon in Emerald always have a leftmost hexadecimal character of 0. Thus, only one Corruption Initiator (in-game trade Plusle with Growl) is required to corrupt (or double corrupt) them. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBWkshUJv_8 Obtaining both corruption initiators]</ref>

While in-game trade Pokémon can be corrupted with the use of Corruption Initiators, this is not true for every possible Pokémon. A Pokémon can only have its personnality value corrupted if its data responds to a specific criteria. While it is easy to have a Pokémon that does not match this criteria, it is also easy to change some of its values to make it corruptible. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65e-SKeE5Ec Specific criteria for Pokémon corruption]</ref>

Even though Pomeg Glitched Pokémon can be transferred to Ruby and Sapphire, Glitzer Popping cannot be performed in these games because the game does not update the amount of party Pokémon when the player opens and closes the summary of a Party Pokémon (this step is necessary to access Pokémon beyond party slot 6).

==Cause==
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When the "??????????" or Decamark is sent out and the player opens and closes a Pokémon summary, the party Pokémon counter is refreshed.

The game counts 0 Pokémon (it counts Pokémon from first party slot until it finds an empty slot). This makes the party Pokémon selection pointer underflow, allowing it to select 256 party slots instead of 1-6. Selecting the "Quit" button moves the pointer to the 256th party slot.

When the player scrolls up from Quit, they are accessing Pokémon beyond slot 6. The first up press moves the selected Pokémon to party Pokémon 255, the second up press moves the selected Pokémon to party Pokémon 254, and so on.

Selecting Pokémon beyond slot 6 causes the game to select blocks of {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM data}} and treat them as party Pokémon data (with a size of 100 bytes). The 255th party slot ends up being over PC Pokémon data (around Box 2, Slot 23 for Emerald and Box 3, Slot 1 for FireRed/LeafGreen), and scrolling up will go over Day Care data, Pokémon Contest data, map data (NPCs with their location and script address), flag data (story, trainers, events), bag data, PC item data, {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} data, Trainer data (name, ID, SID...), and other data, in that order.

Each time the party Pokémon selection pointer selects a new party slot, an anti-cheating function is applied to the selected "Pokémon". If the checksum of the "Pokémon" is invalid, it is changed into a Bad Egg. This change is made by setting the Egg Status flag of the Pokémon to 1, and by setting two other bits to 1 in order to turn that Egg into a "Bad" Egg. As the blocks of data considered as party Pokémon aren't actually party Pokémon to begin with, the checksum of a selected "Pokémon" will nearly always be invalid if it isn't empty.

The Egg Status flag can be at 4 different locations in a Pokémon's data. It belongs to one of the 4 substructures of the Pokémon and these substructures are ordered depending on the Pokémon's PID (PID modulo 24); since these substructures are also crypted with the Pokémon's PID and TID, setting the Egg status flag to 1 can result in either a bit set to 1 or 0 (depending on TID xor PID). However, the two "Bad" Egg bits are at a fixed location and will always be set to 1 if the Pokémon's checksum is invalid. These bit changes are what corrupts RAM data, which can induce many good things - as this corruption only changes up to 3 bits on a block of 100 bytes, only a tiny portion of RAM data is corrupted in the process. Since one of these bits isn't on a set location and can be changed to either 1 or 0, the addresses and nature of the corruption won't be fixed too.

Another element of randomness is added by the DMA. The DMA is a cheat-prevention script that moves the RAM addresses of a good amount of data every time the player engages in battle, enters a door, opens their Bag, and so on. The DMA changes the RAM addresses of values by translating them from several double-words. A value affected by DMA can take 32 different addresses, each separated by a double-word (4 bytes). Party Pokémon aren't affected by DMA, which means that the addresses of every party slot is constant; however, the data read on party slots beyond slot 6 is affected by DMA. Since party Pokémon data is 25 double-words long, and since the DMA translation is at most 32 double-words long, every double-word on a party slot beyond slot 6 can end up on an address where one of the bit corruptions can occur. However, as both RAM values and the addresses where corruption occur can move, interferences can easily occur between these two, that can sometimes prevent a set double-word to be affected by the Egg Flag corruption. For example, the [[Ever Grande City]] Fly location can't always be corrupted because of such an interference.

Using different strategies, it is possible to manipulate the corruption of some values and ensure that no other value in an area near them has been corrupted, allowing for a somehow pinpointed corruption. With this glitch, the PID and/or TID of PC Pokémon can be corrupted, while leaving the rest of the Pokémon's data untouched. As PID and TID encrypt the 4 substructures of a Pokémon, corrupting them will heavily change the Pokémon's checksum. The two "Bad" Egg bits corruption won't preserve the checksum, making them unusable for Pokémon corruption, but the Egg State Flag corruption can easily preserve the checksum. The Egg State Flag corruption changes the checksum by a multiple of 0x4000; as a Pokémon's checksum is coded on a word, if that multiple is even, the checksum won't be changed. Only a few things can make that multiple odd, and they can be easily prevented, making Pokémon corruption viable.

As PID manages the order of the 4 substructures of a Pokémon, corrupting it changes that order, which means that the game will read the substructures of that corrupted Pokémon in a wrong order (for example, the Moves substructure gets read on the EVs substructure). This change of substructures order allows manipulation of many parts of the Pokémon's data (species, held item, experience, moves, EVs, origin, IVs, obedience, etc.) by giving it specific moves, EVs, Friendship, Held Items, and so on, before corrupting it. Out of the 24 theoretically possible changes of substructure order, only 10 can happen. These changes are called Corruption Types as they completely determine the effects of a PID corruption on a Pokémon.

Even if corrupting a Pokémon's PID with the Egg State flag corruption preserves its checksum and changes its substructure order, it also changes the encryption of these substructures (PID or TID changes). This change of encryption brings some changes to the decrypted values, and this can be a hindrance to the corrupted Pokémon. It will for example turn the Pokémon in an Egg, give it glitched moves 2 and 4, and/or affect its attributes. Having a corrupted Pokémon in an Egg is a hindrance as hatching it removes/resets its attributes; many Glitch Pokémon will also freeze the game when hatched, and always having moves 2 and 4 glitched can prevent you from using them, seeing them, swapping them, or changing them.

However, corrupting both PID and TID of a Pokémon in the course of two Glitzer Popping uses leaves the corrupted Pokémon with a valid checksum, a change of substructure orders, and a restored substructure encryption (PID or TID was changed back to its original value). This procedure can then be used for a precise corruption of nearly every Pokémon, leaving them without any residual glitched value.

==Origin/Discovery==
===Key people===
*Voltage (discovery of the "Decamark" sub-glitch of the Pomeg glitch) - early 2011.
*Luckytyphlosion (discovery that the "Decamark" sub-glitch of the Pomeg glitch can be used to create Bad Eggs and hatchable eggs) - April 9, 2014.
*Sanqui, Werster, TheZZAZZGlitch (analysis of the mechanics of the glitch) - May 2014.
*Metarkrai (further analysis and documentation of additional techniques, including ways to get obedient Mew and Deoxys).<ref>[http://pastebin.com/ur3UiNmA Pastebin with corruption details for obtaining obedient Mew and Deoxys]</ref><ref>[http://pastebin.com/2kJpBQCr <nowiki>[Pomeg Glitch]</nowiki> Obtain any Pokemon/Item/Move]</ref>

===History===
The original Pomeg glitch was discovered many years before Glitzer Popping was found, from as early as 2006 or before.<ref>[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?150005-The-Official-Pomeg-Glitch-Thread The Official Pomeg Glitch Thread - Serebii Forums]</ref> Later, various derivative tricks of the Pomeg glitch were researched and researched, including one which was found that allows the player to send out a ?????????? or "Decamark".

In early 2011, voltage discovered that the "Decamark" sub-glitch of the Pomeg glitch allows access to a hidden party of Pokémon beyond slot 6 if the player views the summary of their first fainted Pokémon first and then attempts to scroll through the party.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nDwHEoqPhM Hidden team glitch/Access beyond 6th slot (FR/LG/E)]</ref>

On April 9, 2014; luckytyphlosion (who is known in the Pokémon speedrunning community for his various discoveries) decided to experiment with voltage's hidden party glitch and documented an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXVLVP4Ij7M alternative cloning glitch] involving sending out a Pokémon beyond slot six and duplicating the fifth Pokémon on [[Glitch City Laboratories|Glitch City Laboratories Forums]].<ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.0 Gen III: Access Pokémon beyond the sixth slot sub-glitches. - Glitch City Laboratories forums.]</ref>

This discovery encouraged further discussion of the glitch, and luckytyphlosion later documented on April 19 that it is possible to corrupt Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System, although he did not document the method until Torchickens noted the cause of the Bad Egg occurrence was scrolling through the Pokémon at position 255 and below. It is unclear whether the replication method was known prior to this.<ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.msg194538#msg194538 Gen III: Access Pokémon beyond the sixth slot sub-glitches. - Glitch City Laboratories forums - Bad Egg occurrence post by luckytyphlosion].</ref><ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.msg194544#msg194544 Gen III: Access Pokémon beyond the sixth slot sub-glitches. - Glitch City Laboratories forums - Replication details by Torchickens.]</ref>

It was also discovered by luckytyphlosion that sending out Bad Eggs into battle by having all fainted Pokémon in the party allows access to "[[Super Glitch (move)|Generation III Super Glitch]]" moves which can be used for tricks such as skipping Trainer battles and capturing Trainer Pokémon; and importantly that it is possible with the glitch to obtain regular Eggs which can be hatched.

The mechanics relating to what makes the regular Eggs appear, and what determines their species, moves and other attributes were not known until werster and Sanqui did additional research into the glitch in early May on Twitch and the Glitch City Laboratories forums. They concluded that it is not the Pokémon's main data that changes per se, but the personality value itself; and that the Bad Egg/Egg occurrences are related to a change of one bit in the Pokémon's personality value.<ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.msg195147#msg195147 - Glitch City Laboratories forums - Personality value change details by Sanqui]</ref> Furthermore, they discovered that data from the Pokémon's data substructure such as move IDs could be converted into species IDs, depending on the Pokémon's former personality value.<ref>[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6868.msg195144#msg195144 - Gen III: Access Pokémon beyond the sixth slot sub-glitches. - Glitch City Laboratories forums - Conversion and substructure modification details.]</ref>

TheZZAZZGlitch documented on May 14 that the cause of the corruption after scrolling was ironically one of the game's anti-cheating mechanisms. In this mechanism, every time a Pokémon is selected, the game verifies its integrity and if the Pokémon is deemed invalid, then the game changes its data by setting bit 0, 1 and 6 at varies places in its "Miscellaneous" substructure but when the player selects Pokémon from beyond slot 6, the game attempts to validate the data of a non-existent "Pokémon"; hence altering 'out of bounds' data such as stored Pokémon in the PC.

Since its discovery, details related to Glitzer Popping have since been published on the Internet in different languages including French (in particular; Metarkrai has published much information related to the glitch in the French language), Japanese<ref>[http://archive.is/xrhPw 第3世代バグ技スレ [転載禁止©2ch.net]</ref> and Spanish<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poVy2U3yXTk CONSEGUIR CUALQUIER POKÉMON/OBJETO EN ESMERALDA + EVENTOS MEW Y DEOXYS - Youtube video by MikaCookies].</ref>

==Videos==
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===Obtaining obedient Mew and Deoxys===
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===Accessing Faraway Island and Birth Island on non-English European Emerald===
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===Accessing Southern Island===
{{YouTubeEmbed|nNGMcLyrpAQ|channel/nNGMcLyrpAQ|name=Metarkrai M|Psychic}}

==References==
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Trap

2021-02-22T16:00:21Z

PLMMJ: /* Hole Traps */

{{samename|Traps in the Mystery Dungeon series|Dungeon tile#Effect tile|Dungeon tile → Effect tile}}
{{samename|moves that can trap Pokémon|:Category:Trapping moves|Category:Trapping moves}} ''For the Abilities that can trap Pokémon, see [[:Category:Trapping Abilities|Category:Trapping Abilities]].''
[[File:Underground merchant locations DPPt.png|thumb|260px|Location of the merchants who sell and buy Traps from players.]]
A '''Trap''' (Japanese: '''トラップ''' ''Trap'') is an object that can be obtained and used only in [[the Underground]] of [[Sinnoh]]. All Traps, except the [[Digger Drill]], are activated when stepped on and can be buried on the ground to slow down or to stop any Trainer from returning another player's flag to their own [[Secret Base]].

Traps can be bought by the player using [[Sphere]]s or be found placed in the ground. The maximum number of Traps allowed to be placed by a player is sixteen. If a player exceeds the sixteen, the oldest laid Trap will disappear and become impossible to retrieve. Traps laid by a player usually come in two different colors: light orange, for easier to escape and less expensive Traps, and dark red, for more difficult to escape and more expensive Traps. Message Traps, however, come in different pastel colors to indicate which message the Trap will send out. This helps the player as to not get caught in her/his own Traps.

It should be noted that a laid Trap does not differentiate between the player that set it from any other player, so care should be taken to avoid accidentally stepping in it afterwards.

When buried on the ground by a different player or a computer, one can distinguish a Trap from a sphere by looking at the color of the sparkling light. As the [[Nintendo DS]]'s touch screen is touched, nearby Traps will give out a white sparkling light while [[sphere]]s give out a yellow one.

Players may help each other out of Traps by speaking with the Trapped. Strangely, this works even for the Alert Traps.

Some Traps also come in furniture versions that can be placed in one's Secret Base, called Tools. These are visible to everyone, but have the same effects as their Trap counterparts when stepped on. Unlike Traps, they do not disappear and will remain after being activated.

==List of Traps by function==
===Alert Traps===
Alert Traps send messages to everyone in the underground. The Trap is otherwise harmless, and allows the player to regain control immediately. Alert Traps 1 and 2 send "hello" and "good-bye" messages respectively. Alert Trap 3 sends a message stating one is heading to the [[Union Room]], and Alert Trap 4 sends a message to come to one's location. Alert Traps come in pastel colors when set by the player. Trap merchants will usually exchange Alert Traps for Pale Spheres.

*Alert Trap 1 - Stepping on this Trap sends greetings to everyone near you.
*Alert Trap 2 - Stepping on this Trap sends farewells to everyone near you.
*Alert Trap 3 - Stepping on this Trap tells all nearby that you are going to the Union Room.
*Alert Trap 4 - Stepping on this Trap alerts everyone to gather around you.

===Bubble Traps===
Bubble Traps create many bubbles around the player. After they all have been popped with the touch screen, the player can move again. The Bubble Trap makes more bubbles than the Foam Trap.
*Foam Trap - A Trap that releases bubbles. Pop the bubbles to get free.
*Bubble Trap - A Trap that releases a mass of bubbles. Pop them to get free.

===Control-affecting Traps===
The Confuse Trap causes the Trapped player's character to ignore commands, and will walk randomly around until the Trap wears off after 50 steps. The Reverse Trap reverses the player's controls for 20 steps.
*Reverse Trap - Stepping on this Trap reverses the victim's movements.
*Confuse Trap - Stepping on this Trap scrambles the victim's movements.

===Digging Traps===
While it is not technically a Trap per se, the [[Digger Drill]] is classified as a Trap under the game's standards. It is only classified as a Trap because it cannot be placed into the [[bag]] like a treasure, or be placed into the [[Secret Base]] like [[goods]]. It allows players to create a Secret Base.
*Digger Drill - A single-use drill to drill a hole in the wall for your Secret Base.

===Fire Traps===
Fire Traps create a fire on the screen, which must be blown out using the DS's microphone. The fire will go back to full size if the blowing stops before they are out. After it has been blown out, the player can move again. The Fire Trap produces a larger flame than the Ember Trap.
*Ember Trap - This Trap releases immobilizing embers. Blow the embers away to get free.
*Fire Trap - This Trap releases billowing flames. Blow the flames away to get free.

===Hole Traps===
Hole Traps create a hole beneath the player. The player is stuck in them until they move themself around with the D-pad enough to get unstuck. Pit Traps take longer to get unstuck from than Hole Traps, and Crater Traps are the hardest to get out of.
*Hole Trap - A pit opens up underneath the Trap to immobilize the victim.
*Pit Trap - A huge pit opens up underneath the Trap to immobilize the victim.
*Crater Trap - A gigantic pit opens up underneath the Trap to immobilize the victim.

===Movement Traps===
Moving Traps will move a player stepping on them in the indicated direction and they will be unable to stop themselves unless they hit into an obstacle or go too far. Stepping on a Hurl Trap will cause a player to move about twice the distance as a normal Move Trap.
*Move Trap ↑ - Stepping on this Trap sends the victim flying upwards.
*Move Trap → - Stepping on this Trap sends the victim flying to the right.
*Move Trap ↓ - Stepping on this Trap sends the victim flying downward.
*Move Trap ← - Stepping on this Trap sends the victim flying to the left.
*Hurl Trap ↑ - Stepping on this Trap sends the victim flying far upward.
*Hurl Trap → - Stepping on this Trap sends the victim flying far to the right.
*Hurl Trap ↓ - Stepping on this Trap sends the victim flying far downward.
*Hurl Trap ← - Stepping on this Trap sends the victim flying far to the left.

===Plant Traps===
Plant Traps create a flurry of leaves or flower petals, depending on which Trap is stepped on. Similar to the fire Traps, after blowing away the plant with the microphone, the player can move again.
*Leaf Trap - This Trap releases immobilizing leaves. Blow the leaves away to get free.
*Flower Trap - This Trap releases many flowers. Blow the flowers away to get free.

===Rock Traps===
Rock Traps drop a rock on the player. After the rock has been smashed away using the touch screen, the player can move again. The Rock Trap's rock takes less hits to smash.
*Rock Trap - A Trap that makes blocking boulders. Break the boulders to get free.
*Rockfall Trap - A Trap that makes Big Boulders. Break the boulders to get free.

===Smoke Traps===
Smoke Traps cause smoke to cover the touch screen. The player must rub the smoke off the screen in order to regain control. Big Smoke Traps produce more smoke than Smoke Traps.
*Smoke Trap - A Trap that releases obscuring smoke. The smoke can be rubbed away.
*Big Smoke Trap - A Trap that releases billowing smoke. The smoke can be rubbed away.

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Klara

2021-02-22T04:31:45Z

PLMMJ: /* Trivia */

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'''Klara''' (Japanese: '''クララ''' ''Kurara'') is the [[rival]] character in [[The Isle of Armor]] in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}. She is a {{type|Poison}} [[Gym Leader]] in the [[Galar]] [[region]].

==In the games==
Klara originally started off an underground pop singer with traits of cuteness and the virulence of poison. Despite her attempts at promoting herself, she only sold about eight copies of her debut album. After that she decided to try out being a [[Gym Leader]] as her new goal in order to boost her popularity. At some point, she obtained a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}}. However, she gave up on that goal after two days of harsh training at the {{type|Poison}} [[Gym]]. She eventually learned about the [[Master Dojo]] thanks to a late-night TV show. After she saw how kind [[Mustard]] looked in the commercial, Klara decided to head to the [[Isle of Armor]] to train, believing she can become stronger without trying too hard. She quickly called the Dojo in order to apply.

She is first encountered by the player at [[Wedgehurst]] Station, obtaining the [[Armor Pass]] needed to visit the Isle of Armor. Before she can get on train, a Galarian Slowpoke appeared, blocking the way, requiring the player to catch it. After complimenting the player's capture of Galarian Slowpoke, she went on the train to the Isle of Armor. She eventually reached her location and became a student at the Master Dojo. However, she focused more on being doted on by others and barely worked on her training. This resulted in Klara becoming lazy due to lack of a rival and motivation.

The player meets Klara again once they arrive at the Isle of Armor. She challenges the player to a battle off the bat, assuming they are to be the Master Dojo's new student that she has been assigned to escort. After being defeated, she attempts to scare the player away from enrolling in the Dojo, and even lies to {{gal|Honey}} about the student in question not wanting to show up, only for the player to eventually appear at the Dojo, much to Klara's shock. She threatens the player to not tell of what transpired. During Mustard's trials, her Dojo Uniform gets stolen by Mustard's three fast Slowpoke, which the player retrieves in short order. She battles the player over the next two trials, the former over a set of Max Mushrooms she claims discovered first, and the latter as part of a formal challenge. Klara cheats during the third trial by immediately summoning Toxic Spikes on the player's side of the field. She is eventually defeated, and feels guilty about playing dirty. Mustard asks Klara to look after the Dojo Pokémon afterwards.

In the post-game, after Mustard has been defeated in a final showdown, Klara can be rematched daily.

In the [[Galarian Star Tournament]], Klara reveals that she has become a minor division Poison Gym Leader. After becoming a Gym Leader, Klara adds a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowking}} to her team, having it replace her {{p|Drapion}} as the lead of her team.

===League Cards===
This is a transcript of the back of Klara's [[League Card]]s in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]].

;Normal League Card
:"Klara was originally an underground pop singer. She promoted herself as a star that had both cuteness and the virulence of poison. She energetically held live concerts and other events, even selling some Klara-themed collectables that she made herself, but in spite of everything, she only managed to sell eight copies of her debut album "Krazy for Klara." She decided becoming a Gym Leader would help her gain more popularity and has been working towards that goal since. She chose the Poison type because it matched her image and there was less competition."

;Rare League Card
:"The training at the Poison-type Gym was a lot harsher than Klara was ready for, and she gave up after two days. It was during this time she saw an ad for the Master Dojo during a late-night TV show. The master seemed kind, and Klara thought it would help her become strong without having to try too hard, so she immediately called in to apply. Normally, Klara's sole focus is to be doted on by others, so she puts only the bare minimum into her training, but recently a new student at the dojo has caused a change of attitude. She now works secretly with her Slowbro to better herself."

===Pokémon===
===={{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}====
Klara's Pokémon are at different levels depending on whether she is battled before or after the [[Darkest Day]].

=====First battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=VSKlara.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}{{tt|1,440|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|7,200|After Darkest Day}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Klara
|game=Sw
|location=Fields of Honor
|pokemon=2}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=543
|pokemon=Venipede
|gender=female
|level={{tt|10|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|58|After Darkest Day}}
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Poison Tail|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=079
|pokemon=Slowpoke
|form=-Galar
|gender=female
|level={{tt|12|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|60|After Darkest Day}}
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Gluttony
|move1=Confusion|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Acid|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=VSKlara.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}{{tt|2,280|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|7,560|After Darkest Day}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Klara
|game=Sw
|location=Warm-Up Tunnel
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=079
|pokemon=Slowpoke
|form=-Galar
|gender=female
|level={{tt|18|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|62|After Darkest Day}}
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Gluttony
|move1=Confusion|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Acid|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=109
|pokemon=Koffing
|gender=male
|level={{tt|18|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|62|After Darkest Day}}
|type1=Poison
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Clear Smog|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Assurance|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=544
|pokemon=Whirlipede
|gender=female
|level={{tt|19|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|63|After Darkest Day}}
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Poison Tail|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bug Bite|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Third battle=====
Klara will [[Dynamax]] her {{p|Slowbro}} at the first opportunity.

Two layers of {{m|Toxic Spikes}} are placed on the player's side of the field at the start of the battle.

{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=VSKlara.png|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}{{tt|3,000|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|8,040|After Darkest Day}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Klara
|game=Sw
|location=Master Dojo
|locationname=Battle Court
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=451
|pokemon=Skorupi
|gender=female
|level={{tt|23|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|65|After Darkest Day}}
|type1=Poison
|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=Bite|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Fang|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=110
|pokemon=Weezing
|form=-Galar
|gender=male
|level={{tt|24|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|66|After Darkest Day}}
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Clear Smog|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Assurance|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=544
|pokemon=Whirlipede
|gender=female
|level={{tt|24|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|66|After Darkest Day}}
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Poison Tail|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bug Bite|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=080
|pokemon=Slowbro
|form=-Galar
|gender=female
|level={{tt|25|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|67|After Darkest Day}} {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Poison
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Quick Draw
|move1=Water Pulse|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shell Side Arm|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Confusion|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Rematch]]es=====
======After obtaining Klara's rare [[League Card]]======
Klara will [[Dynamax]] her {{p|Slowbro}} at the first opportunity.

{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=VSKlara.png|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8,040
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Klara
|game=Sw
|location=Master Dojo
|locationname=Battle Court
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=452
|pokemon=Drapion
|gender=female
|level=65
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Fang|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Fang|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=110
|pokemon=Weezing
|form=-Galar
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Heat Wave|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Strange Steam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=545
|pokemon=Scolipede
|gender=female
|level=69
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Smart Strike|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=080
|pokemon=Slowbro
|form=-Galar
|gender=female
|level=67 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Poison
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Quick Draw
|move1=Scald|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shell Side Arm|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

======After completing the [[Galarian Star Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=VSKlara.png|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}11,200
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Klara
|game=Sw
|location=Master Dojo
|locationname=Battle Court
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=199
|pokemon=Slowking
|gender=female
|form=-Galar
|level=68
|type1=Poison
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Curious Medicine
|move1=Scald|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Eerie Spell|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Power Gem|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=110
|pokemon=Weezing
|form=-Galar
|gender=male
|level=68
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Heat Wave|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Strange Steam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=452
|pokemon=Drapion
|gender=female
|level=68
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Fang|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Fang|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{poison color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=545
|pokemon=Scolipede
|gender=female
|level=69
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Smart Strike|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=080
|pokemon=Slowbro
|form=-Galar
|gender=female
|level=70 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Poison
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Quick Draw
|move1=Scald|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shell Side Arm|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Galarian Star Tournament]]=====
Klara uses these three Pokémon as both a partner and potential opponent in the [[Galarian Star Tournament]]. She will [[Dynamax]] her {{p|Slowbro}} at the first opportunity if her partner has not Dynamaxed or [[Gigantamax]]ed themselves.

{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=VSKlara.png|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}{{tt|11,200|As an opponent}}
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Klara
|game=Sw
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=199
|pokemon=Slowking
|gender=female
|form=-Galar
|level=68
|type1=Poison
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Curious Medicine
|move1=Scald|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Eerie Spell|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Power Gem|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=545
|pokemon=Scolipede
|gender=female
|level=69
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Smart Strike|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=080
|pokemon=Slowbro
|form=-Galar
|gender=female
|level=70 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Poison
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Quick Draw
|move1=Scald|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shell Side Arm|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Max Raid Battle]] partner=====
Klara can occasionally appear as a partner to assist the player in Max Raid Battles on the Isle of Armor.

{{Party/Single
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|headcolor={{poison color light}}
|sprite=VSKlara.png|size=150px
|prize=N/A
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Klara
|game=Sw
|location=Isle of Armor
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=080
|pokemon=Slowbro
|form=-Galar
|gender=female
|level=1-70
|type1=Poison
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Quick Draw
|move1=Scald|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shell Side Arm|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Status unknown=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Klara
|pkmn=Slowpoke
|type1=Psychic
|img=Klara Avery Second Slowpoke.png
|epnum=Pokémon Sword and Shield
|epname=Pokémon Sword
|desc=During the cutscene where the player receives Klara's rare [[League Card]], she can be seen training with another {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}}. Its relationship to her final team is unknown.
}}

===Quotes===
===={{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}====
;[[Wedgehurst]] Station
:''"Hee hee! Of course! I totally have one!"''
:''"Oh, a Slowpoke!"

*If talked to prior to interacting with the Slowpoke
:''"Is this the first time you've seen a Galarian Slowpoke? The coloring of the top of its head is curry-like. Isn't it superduper cute?"''

*After catching the Slowpoke
:''"Wow! Amazing! The way you caught that Slowpoke was the absolute coolest."
:''"Okaaay."''
:''"I'm heading to a place called the Isle of Armor. I'm gonna catch some rare Pokémon and do some training. Let's hang if we meet up again, 'K? Bye-bye, then! See ya!"''

;[[Isle of Armor]] Station
:''"Aha, there you are, right on time too! You're pretty punctual for a kid! Hmmm....Hey, have we met before or something? Oh, it doesn't really matter, I guess! I'm Klara! I've been at the dojo awhile, so they sent me to help out the newbie!"''
::'''What dojo?/I think you've got the wrong person...''' : ''"Oh, come on! I know you're the new student who's supposed to join the Master Dojo!"
::''"What's going on? Am I being mocked...by a kid?!."''
::''"But I'm the colorful, caring, and charismatic Klara!"''
::''"Well then... How about we have a quick battle? Just so, y'know, we can see who's better?"''
::''"I'll be waiting outside, so come on out when you're ready!"''
::''"He'll/She'll never know what hit him/her..."''

;[[Fields of Honor]]
* Outside Station
::''"Hee hee! I bet this is your first time on the Isle of Armor. I bet you can't wait to start exploring, but first things first! We need to make sure you're ready! Since I've already been at the Master Dojo for a little while now... I'll be the one testing you out! Go easy on me, Ok?"''

*In battle
::''"Remember, it's just a test--so take it easy! I'll be nice and gentle... as I knock you out flat!"''
::'''Upon landing a hit''': ''"Look, the first damage you took on the Isle of Armor! Consider it a little gift from me!"
::'''Before sending out final Pokémon''': ''"How am I the one getting backed into a corner? This should NOT be a thing!"
::'''Before using Acid''': ''"Hah! That's right! Let my poison drive you Kla-razy!"
::'''When defeated''': ''"Oh, my next Pokémon's gonna make short work-- Huh? That was my last one?"

*After battle
::''"Huh?! No no no! NO no no! Th-there must be some kind of mistake!"''
::''"Not good... Not good at all, man... How'd this kid get so strong?!"''
::''"If this kid joins the dojo, nobody's gonna pay attention to my strength... I could just tell him/her to buzz off... No, they asked me to bring in the new student!"''
::''"Ahem! Hey, that wasn't bad! I mean, It's not like I was going all out--not at all--but still! Buutt...you see...our dojo is one that's got a long-standing reputation! Even the famous Champion Leon trained at our place!"''
::''"No offense, but maybe, just maybe, you're not quiiite good enough to make it? Sooo... how about this? Why not enjoy the sights, but just stay away from the Master Dojo over there, 'K? Here, I'll even give you this! Y'know, as a souvenir!"''
::''"Just show it when you visit a boutique or a hair salon, and they'll let you buy stuff that's not available to most people! Anyway... I guess that's that! See you never! Hee hee hee!"''

*Outside Master Dojo
::''"Seems that way, yep! I did my best to welcome him/her, but... he/she just suddenly left after our battle..."''
::''"Huh? Agh!"''
::''"Right, right, right, right! Exactly, ma'am! I swear! He/she must've changed his mind about joining the dojo! Oh, but here you are! I'm sooo happy you decided to come after all!"''
::''"Aaaagh! Why?! How?! What does he think he/she's doing, just showing up like that?! This ain't good... Ms. Honey will know I lied!"''
::''"Hee hee, I'm sure we'll be best friends!"''
::''"Listen, you... If you dare tell Ms. Honey about what happened at the station... I'll melt you down to size! You understand?!"''

;[[Master Dojo]]

::''"Aww! But, Masterrr! You haven't given me my uniform yet! Why does that kid get a uniform but not me?! It's not fair!"''
::''"Hee hee! The squeaky wheel gets the grease!"''
::''"Huh?! What was that?"''
::''"Wha--?! It's gone! Where'd my Dojo Uniform go?"''
::''"Huh?"''
::''"Hey! Give it back! Give me my Dojo Uniform!"''
::''"Hey! Get back here!"''

*After completing first trial
::''"You... Don't tell me you got my uniform back all on your own!"''
::'''Here you go!/You can have it back''': ''"Oh... Well, uh, thanks."
::''"Uuugh..."''

*If talked to prior to starting the second trial
::''"Sorry, not sorry, but I haven't accepted you as the hotshot everyone else seems to think you are. You'd better think again if you think I'm gonna let you finish this trial before me, mate..."''

;[[Warm-Up Tunnel]]
*Upon finding Max Mushrooms
::''"Hold up a sec!"''
::''"*wheeze*... *wheeze*..."''
::''"Hellooo, what's this?! Three Max Mushrooms in one spot?"''
::''"Here I thought I'd need to go find them one by one!"''
::''"I saw those mushrooms first! I swear!"''
::''"I've been at the dojo longer and all. Sooo... it's only fair that you let me have 'em. Riiight?"''
::'''No way!''': ''"Tsk! Yeah, I figured that's what you'd say..."
::'''Sure, you can have them!''': ''"Waaait... What's this, now? Are you givin' me attitude? Pityin' me, are you?!"
::''"Gosh, you're a pain in the neck... You just show up outta nowhere, and just happen to be young and talented..."''
::''"If you're looking to get in my way, well, I think some vile poisons will take care of that!"''

*In battle
::''"Let's set the record straight right here. I'll show you once and for all that I'm the better Trainer!"''
::'''When player lands a supereffective hit''': ''"Oh fine, hit us with our weakness! what're you, a supereffective move machine?!"
::'''Before sending out final Pokémon''': ''"Am I really gonna lose again? Is there just... something wrong with me?"
::'''When defeated''': ''"Just what have you got that I don't?"

*After battle
::''"Aaagh! Why can't I win?! I'm trying as hard as I can! What am I missing?!"''
::''"Fine, you can have those silly mushrooms! I'm going to find better ones, anyway!"''
::''"So there! Nyah!"''

;[[Master Dojo]]

::''"*gasp*... *pant*... Ms. Honey! Please wait..."''
::''"*pant*... *pant*..."''
::''"I...I've got some Max Mushrooms, too!"''
::''"Waaaaaah! I did it! I did it! *sob* *sniff*..."''
::''"Master, Ms. Honey...please, can I ask for something, just this once?"''
::''"I want you to use my Max Mushrooms in the Max Soup!"''
::''"I really want to share my hard work with everybody here!"''
::''"Ms. Honey..."''

*If talked to prior to talking to Mustard
::''"Hmmm? Did the master call for you, too?"''

*Upon speaking to Mustard
::''"Sooo...what's this all about, Master? What did you want to tell us?"''
::''"The final...last...ultimate...third trial?!"''
::''"Uh...so basically this is the last trial?"''
::''"We're going to battle? That's the last trial?"''
::''"This is it... Finally... But can I...?"''
::''"I-I've gotta get going!"''
::''"I need to go there right away to prepare my pure heart for this! I'm going on ahead, 'K? You can laze about like a Slowpoke and take as much time as you need!"''

;[[Battle Court]]
*Upon talking to her
::''"You are here."''
::''"When I beat you, I'll get the secret armor... and then I'll become a Poison-type Gym Leader! I've got to win, no matter what... I'm gonna go all out and totally beat you. You ready?"''

*In battle
::''"I'm not holding a single thing back anymore. Time to settle this--fair and square! Oh, and maybe watch your step... Looks like some Toxic Spikes somehow got on the Battle Court!"''
::'''When player lands a supereffective hit''': ''"Sorry, my dear Pokémon! I should've given better directions. But hang in there! You've got this!"
::'''Before sending out final Pokémon''': ''"There's no way I'm losing! I ain't letting go till the bitter end!"
::'''When [[Dynamaxing]] {{p|Slowbro}}''': ''"Watch out, audience! One dose of Klara poison and there's no turning back!"
::'''When defeated''': ''"But I didn't hold back! I gave it everything I've got..."

*After battle
::''"Aw man... I totally lost..."''
::''"Hah, well, this stinks. I do everything--even cheat a little--and still lose. I don't expect a young, talented kid like you to really get it, but... I... really was trying, you know? As hard as I could..."''
::''"Maybe it's time for me to just give up on my dream of being a Gym Leader..."''
::''"Once they find out what I did, I'll be expelled from the dojo anyway. <player>, you can tell the master that I cheated."''

::'''OK''': ''"I'm sorry..."
::'''I won't''': ''"Huh? B-but why? It was supposed to be a fair battle, and I cheated just so I could win..."
::''"M-Master?!"''
::''"*hic* *sniff* Master...thank you... I'm sorry, <player>..."''
::''"What?! I mean, yeah, that's a lot of work, but... is that all?!"''
::''"O-OK!"''
::''"<player>! Um! I... Well... You're...really strong!"''

;[[Master Dojo]]
*If talked to after receiving {{p|Kubfu}}
::''"One day...I'd like to be strong like you."''

;[[Battle Court]]
*After defeating Mustard
::''"Um, <player>... I-I just...well...I guess I should congratulate you... But I won't! Why should I celebrate anything you do, huh?! Still, that cleared up a lot! You are strong enough to beat the master going all out! I never stood a chance! But the next time I face you... I'll take you on fair and square! And I won't lose... You'll see!"''
::'''I don't think I'll lose!/Are you sure?''': ''"Agh! You're downright infuriating--you know that? Almost as bad as I am!"
::''"Oh, back to normal, huh, Master?"''

;[[Potbottom Desert]]

::''"That's it, Slowpoke! Use that epic poison move!"''
::''"Aw, come on! Can't you at least try to be more energetic?"''
::''"Next time I battle him/her, I'll be the one that comes out on top."''
::''"Huh? <player>?! How long have you been eavesdropping?!"''
::'''Are you training?''': ''"Buzz off! I-it's none of your business what I'm up to!"
::'''How've you been?''': ''"I've been fine, thank you! And I'm glad to see you look like you're doin' fine, too! Now, stop botherin' me!"
::''"Juuust forget ever seeing me here, 'K?"''
::''"You can keep that--if you promise to keep your mouth shut!"''
::''"And well... Good luck to you, too, I guess."''

;[[Master Dojo]]

::''"Heeey, <player>! D'you think you could help me out with my training?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"That's what I'm talking about! C'mon, let's go to the Battle Court!"
::'''No''': ''"Hee hee, you must be super busy! That's funny, 'cause you really look like you've got nothing better to do..."

*In battle
::''"I'm still working on getting stronger! So don't go laughing if I don't do well!"''
::'''When player lands a supereffective hit''': ''"You'll have to do more than that to make me lose heart! I'm gettin' better every day!"
::'''Upon landing a supereffective hit''': ''"Tee hee! That's me--as cute as I am clever with moves!"
::'''Before sending out final Pokémon''': ''"Still not pulling any punches, I see. Not that I care or anything!"
::'''When [[Dynamaxing]] {{p|Slowbro}}''': ''"All righty, Slowbro! Time to dream bigger--and be bigger!"
::'''Before using {{m|Max Ooze}}''': ''"Your Pokémon will look sooo much cuter once I give it a nice coat of venom!"
::'''When defeated''': ''"Aww, come on! What a drag! But...I guess it was also kinda fun!"

*After battle
*If player wins
::''"Whew, as strong as ever! But I think I'm beginning to get it... Hey, thanks for helping me out."''
*If player loses
::''"Oooh, I didn't expect to win! Maybe I am getting stronger! Still, it could be I just got lucky... Let's do this again, 'K?"''

;[[Wyndon Stadium]] ([[Galarian Star Tournament]])

::''"Ohhh, ex-CUSE me! Am I interrupting your private little chat?"''
::''"That's exactly right! You sweet little thing! I'm so happy you remember me, Hoppy-kins!"''
::''"I've been working real hard with my team since you beat us all into the dust before... And I did it! I really did! I finally became a Gym Leader!"''
::'''That's amazing!/Congratulations!''': ''"Feel free to keep heaping on the praise and adoration! It really is a fantastic achievement! Even if our Gym is still in the minor division."
::''"H-Hoppy-kins..."''
::''"Well, you can bet your bottom I'll be going all out in this event! Just you wait and see!"''
::''"Hee hee! Don't worry--I'll knock you out nice and cold!"''

* On the field before the first round battle
::''"Seems like a great chance to show off just how toxic we can be!"''

* On the field before the second round battle
::''"Doesn't matter who we're up against! They'll all get a toxic dose of Klara and <player>!"''

* On the field before the final round battle
::''"Stand aside, <player>... I got this one!"''

* Winning the tournament
::''"Ahaha! You know, I really didn't like you at first, kid. But now that we've won this thing... I'm actually happy that I did it together with you!"''

==Artwork==
===Sprites===
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}"| [[File:GST Klara icon.png|100px]]
|-
|Icon from the {{color2|000|Galarian Star Tournament}} menu
|}

===[[League Card]]s===
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}"| [[File:League Card Klara.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}"| [[File:League Card Klara rare.png|x250px]]
|-
|Klara's {{color2|000|League Card}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}
|Klara's rare {{color2|000|League Card}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Klara Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Klara in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', Klara was seen looking for [[Max Mushrooms]]. She was then invited to the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] and was seen walking out on to the field at [[Wyndon Stadium]] for the opening ceremony.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Company Icon RKS Laboratories.png|thumb|150px|Icon of RKS Laboratories, Klara's sponsor]]
* The back part of Klara's headband is the same shape as the wings of a {{p|Dustox}}.
* Klara's uniform number is "881", which can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Japanese wordplay#Goroawase|goroawase}} for やばい ''yabai'', meaning "dangerous".

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border:3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| クララ ''Kurara''
| From 苦参 ''kurara'' (''{{wp|Sophora flavescens}}'')
|-
| English
| Klara
| Same as her Japanese name
|-
| German, French
| Sophora
| From ''Sophora flavescens''
|-
| Spanish
| Sófora
| From ''Sophora flavescens''
|-
| Italian
| Sofora
| From ''Sophora flavescens''
|-
| Korean
| 도정 ''Dojeong''
| From 도둑놈의지팡이 ''dodungnom-ui jipang-i'' (lit. "thief's staff", colloquial name of ''Sophora flavescens'')
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 克拉拉 ''Kèlālā''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 克拉拉 ''Hāklāailāai''
|-
| Russian
| Клара ''Klara''
| Transcription of her English name
|}
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Rival

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:''For the [[Elite Four]] {{pkmn|Champion}} in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, see [[Blue (game)]]''.
:''For the Japanese opening theme, see [[The Rivals]].''
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[[File:Bandai Jumbo2 Back.jpg|thumb|230px|{{ga|Red}} battling his rival {{ga|Blue}}]]
A '''rival''' (Japanese: '''ライバル''' ''rival'') is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon games]] that is well known to the {{player|protagonist}} and has similar skills, goals, and achievements. Rival characters appear frequently during the protagonist's quest, having a role in several of the games' events and often challenges them in {{pkmn|battle}}s. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of said character.

==In the games==
===Core series===
[[File:Rivals Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|From left to right: Hugh, Silver, and Wally]]
In the [[core series]], a rival is a recurring opponent to the {{player}} throughout the game. This character class appeared beginning in [[Generation I]] and in every core series game since. Typically, rivals will be met by the player early in the game, usually around the time the player receives their [[starter Pokémon]]. In most games, the rival will also obtain a starter Pokémon and will usually participate in the player's first [[Pokémon battle]] against a Trainer. From then on, rivals will appear frequently throughout the player's journey, often being one step ahead of the player as the player moves through the region, meeting and battling the player at various points in the game with a progressively stronger and diversified [[party]]. Usually, they must be defeated in order to continue the game; the most important of these battles happening either right before or during the player's challenge to the [[Elite Four]].

After the defeat of the [[Elite Four]] and the [[Pokémon Champion]], the rival can usually be battled at the player's leisure, but only at certain times with increasingly powerful Pokémon. More often than not, they will have the starter Pokémon of their home region that is strong against the one the player chose at the beginning of the game.

Players are able to choose a different name for Blue, Silver, Barry, Hugh, and Trace. In [[Hoenn]]- and [[Kalos]]-based games, the player character not chosen will serve as a rival.

The following are the characters considered to be rivals in the games. It should be noted, though, that only {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Silver}} have ever received the ''Rival'' {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}; all others have been referred to as ''[[Pokémon Trainer|{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer]]s'' (Generations III-V) or ''Pokémon Trainers'' (Generation VI onward).

Additionally, in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Blue is referred to as "Champion Blue" during the Champion battle and [[rematch]]. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], {{ga|Trace}} will also use the "Champion" Trainer class during the Champion battle, but, unlike Blue, does not use it in the rematch. In addition to the main characters, [[Raihan]] and [[Leon]] have a long-standing rivalry relationship, this rivalry is carried over to several other medias.


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|- style="font-size:95%;"
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| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytr|15px}}" | {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|-
| style="border: 0px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:FireRed LeafGreen Blue.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{green color dark}}; background: #{{green color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Rival.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{silver color dark}}; background: #{{silver color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Silver.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Brendan.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{sapphire color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire May.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Wally.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #629C20; background: #E08040; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Platinum Barry.png|100x100px]]
| colspan="2" style="border: 0px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Black White Cheren.png|100x100px]]
| colspan="2" style="border: 0px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Black White Bianca.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{black 2 color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Black 2 White 2 Hugh.png|100x100px]]
|-
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Trace (game)|Trace}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Silver (game)|Silver}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}{{fn|1}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|May (game)|May}}{{fn|2}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Wally (game)|Wally}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Barry (game)|Barry}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Cheren}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Bianca (game)|Bianca}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Hugh}}
|- style="font-size:95%;"
| colspan="5" style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev8|Sw}}'''{{color2|{{stamina color dark}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}'''
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{gameabbrev8|Sh}}'''{{color2|{{stamina color dark}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}'''
|-
| style="border: 0px solid #{{x color dark}}; background: #{{x color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:XY Calem.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:XY Serena.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{contest color dark}}; background: #{{contest color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:XY Shauna.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{orange color dark}}; background: #{{orange color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:XY Tierno.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:XY Trevor.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{sun color dark}}; background: #{{sun color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:USUM Hau.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Sun Moon Gladion.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{sword color dark}}; background: #{{sword color light}}; width:84px; height: 90px"|
[[File:Sword Shield Hop.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:84px; height: 90px"|
[[File:Sword Shield Bede.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:84px; height: 90px"|
[[File:Sword Shield Marnie.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:84px; height: 90px"|
[[File:Sword Shield Klara.png|100x100px]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:84px; height: 90px"|
[[File:Sword Shield Avery.png|100x100px]]
|-
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Calem (game)|Calem}}{{fn|1}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Serena (game)|Serena}}{{fn|2}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Shauna}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Tierno}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Trevor}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Hau}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Gladion}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Hop}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Bede}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Marnie}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6" | {{color2|000|Klara}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Avery}}
|}
* {{fnb|1}} Only if the female player character is picked.
* {{fnb|2}} Only if the male player character is picked.

===Spin-off games===
====Pokémon Card GB series====
In the Card GB series, {{TCG GB|Ronald}} does not use actual Pokémon themselves, but cards instead.

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|- style="font-size: 95%; font-weight: bold"
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytop|15px}}" | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|TCG}}{{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!|TCG2}}
|-
| style="border: 0px solid #{{Tcg Goods color dark}}; background: #{{Tcg Goods color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Ronald.png|100x100px]]
|-
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Ronald (TCG GB)|Ronald}}
|}

====Pokémon Masters EX====
In Pokémon Masters EX, [[Paulo]] serves as the player's rival.

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|- style="font-size: 95%; font-weight: bold"
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytop|15px}}" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}}
|-
| style="border: 0px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Masters Paulo.png|100x100px]]
|-
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Paulo}}
|}

====Pokémon Ranger====
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|- style="font-size:95%; font-weight:bold"
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}
|-
| style="background:#{{SoA color}}" | [[File:Keith.png|90px]]
|-
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Keith (Ranger)|Keith}}
|}

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Ash and Paul.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Paul, his main ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' rival]]
Various rivals for the main characters have also appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

;Ash's rivals
* {{Ash}}'s main rival in the [[original series]] was {{Gary}}. They were close when they were younger, but their friendship ended when they argued over an old {{i|Poké Ball}} and broke it. Eventually, Gary gained some respect for Ash, and after losing to him in the [[Silver Conference]], they became friends again altogether.
[[File:Ash and Gladion.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Gladion, his main ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' rival]]
* [[Paul]] was Ash's main rival for the duration of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. When they met, Paul despised Ash due to his approach to [[Pokémon training]] and [[friendship]], constantly insulting him every time they crossed paths. However, like Gary, he eventually grew to respect Ash after losing to him in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
** {{an|Barry}} was Ash's secondary Sinnoh rival. Unlike Ash's other major rivals, the two have a friendly rivalry, though Barry would frequently comment that he believed he was much stronger than Ash would ever be.
** Ash's minor rivals include [[Nando]] and [[Conway]] who, while they battled Ash more than once across an entire saga, have a smaller role than the other rivals.
* [[Trip]] was Ash's only unfriendly rival in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. The rivalry formed when Trip found out that Ash was from Kanto, a region Trip thinks very little of. Trip believed Ash to be a redneck from the boonies who needed to go back to the basics of Pokémon, causing a heated rivalry. However, they were shown to respect each other to some extent in various episodes. Like with Gary and Paul, the two became friends when Ash beat Trip at the [[Vertress Conference]].
* {{an|Tierno}} was Ash's primary rival for the first part of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', with {{an|Trevor}} serving as a minor secondary rival. During the second part of his Kalos journey, however, Ash struck up serious rivalries with [[Alain]] and [[Sawyer]]. Alain wished to test the unique power of Ash and his {{AP|Greninja}}, while Sawyer looked up to Ash and made it his goal to surpass him.
* {{an|Gladion}} was Ash's main rival in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. Ash and Gladion's rivalry was mutually respectful from the start, with Gladion recognizing Ash's strength almost immediately. Gladion eventually became more dedicated to surpassing Ash after witnessing his and his Pikachu's aptitude for [[Z-Move]]s, leading him to undertake the [[island challenge]]. Though Gladion is much calmer than Ash, he and Ash both share a deep, internal passion for intense battling.
* Ash also has friendly rivalries with [[Ritchie]], {{jo|Harrison}}, [[Morrison]], {{ho|Tyson}}, {{si|Tobias}}, [[Stephan]], {{an|Bianca}}, [[Virgil]], {{un|Cameron}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, [[Hau]], and [[Bea]].
* In the {{pkmn|movie}}s, Ash has had rivalries with [[Rafe]] and [[Cross]].

;Other characters' rivals
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] have unfriendly rivalries with [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]], respectively.
* {{an|May}} has friendly rivalries with [[Drew]] and [[Solidad]], and an unfriendly rivalry with [[Harley]].
[[File:Dawn rivals.png|thumb|370px|Dawn's recurring rivals]]
* {{an|Dawn}} has friendly rivalries with [[Zoey]] and {{si|Kenny}}, and unfriendly rivalries with [[Ursula]] and [[Jessie|Jessilina]]. She also has [[Nando]] as a minor rival.
* [[Johanna]] had a friendly rivalry with [[Lila]] when they were younger. Lila was the first person to defeat Johanna in a [[Contest Battle]], but she eventually gave up {{pkmn|Coordinator|coordinating}} and became a {{pkmn|Stylist}}.
* {{an|Iris}} has an unfriendly rivalry with [[Georgia]], which comes from the fact that Iris wants to become a [[Type expert|Dragon Master]] while Georgia focuses on defeating {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.
* {{an|Cilan}} has an unfriendly rivalry with [[Burgundy]], which comes from when he defeated her at the [[Striaton Gym]], and also from Cilan's better reputation as a {{pkmn|Connoisseur}}, though Cilan frequently comments on how he looks forward to seeing Burgundy's growth the next time they meet.
* [[Stephan]] engaged in an unfriendly rivalry with [[Montgomery]] during the [[Clubsplosion]].
* {{an|Serena}} has friendly rivalries with {{an|Shauna}}, [[Miette]], [[Nini]], and {{an|Aria}}.
* {{an|Sophocles}} has a rivalry with [[Horacio]]. While they were initially unfriendly, they became more respectful towards each other after an encounter in the [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

===In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''===
[[Cross]] could be said to be {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s rival in the alternate storyline depicted in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. In a similar manner to Paul, Cross abandoned his {{AP|Charmander}}, deeming it to be too weak, and allowing Ash to catch it. Their relationship could even be said to be antagonistic, with Cross being even more aggressive than Paul. Cross's aggressiveness and thirst for power is derived from an inferiority complex, from being able to see {{p|Ho-Oh}}, but not being chosen as the Rainbow Hero. In the end, despite losing to Ash and his former Charmander, who by that point had evolved into Charizard, he still attempted to steal the [[Rainbow Wing]] in order to battle Ho-Oh and prove himself as the strongest Trainer.
[[File:Red-Blue rivalry PO.png|250px|thumb|Blue with his rival Red in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]

===In Pokémon Origins===
{{OBP|Blue|Origins}} appears as {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s rival in [[Pokémon Origins]], fulfilling his traditional role in the {{pkmn|games}}.

===In Pokémon Generations===
* {{ga|Red}}'s rival {{ga|Blue}} appears in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', becoming the {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}} shortly before Red challenges him to a battle over the title.
* {{ga|Ethan}}'s rival {{ga|Silver}} appears in ''[[PG05|The Legacy]]'', although the two are never shown encountering each other.

===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Hop Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Hop in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
All [[Pokémon Sword & Shield]] rivals appeared in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]].
* [[Hop]] is a major recurring character in the miniseries. He debuted in a cameo in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', made another cameo in ''[[TW02|Training]]'', and then served as the main character of ''[[TW03|Buddy]]''.
* [[Marnie]] first appeared in ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]''.
* [[Bede]] first appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', where he watched the battle between [[Leon]] and [[Raihan]].
* [[Avery]] and [[Klara]] appears in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Rivals Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Red and his rival, Blue]]
===In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga===
* [[Hiori]] has [[Rocco]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Zensho manga===
* {{Zensho|Satoshi}} has {{Zensho|Shigeru}}.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Several of the characters in [[Pokémon Adventures]] have been rivals to each other.
* {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}}.
* {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}}.
* {{adv|Crystal}} and [[Eusine]].
* {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}.
* [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]].
* {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|Cheren}}.

===In the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure! manga===
[[File:Rivals DPA.png|thumb|200px|Hareta and his rival, Koya]]
Several characters have rivals in this series.
* [[Hareta]] has {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} and [[Koya]].
* [[Mitsumi]] has [[Jupiter]].

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All! manga===
* [[Shu]] has a number of one-off rivalries in early volumes, but starting with [[GDZ52|Enter the Rival!]] in {{Vol|Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All|4}}, his recurring rival becomes [[Nagi]].

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
* {{GnB|Gold}} has {{GnB|Black}}.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
* {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} has {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}}.

===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
* [[Ryouga]] has [[Hariru]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
* [[Hazel]] has [[Coconut]].

==Trivia==
* {{Ash}} has at least one species of Pokémon from the same [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary line]] as each of his major rivals. {{Gary}} captured a {{p|Krabby}} and uses a {{p|Blastoise}}, [[Paul]] uses a {{p|Torterra}} and {{p|Gliscor}}, [[Trip]] uses a {{p|Serperior}} and {{p|Tranquill}}, [[Alain]] uses a {{p|Charizard}} and an {{p|Unfezant}}, and {{an|Gladion}} uses a {{p|Lycanroc}}. At various times in the anime, this is used as part of the plot, such as the comparison between Ash's Krabby and Gary's Krabby in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' and Paul's Torterra serving as mentor to Ash's Grotle in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]''.
* Powerful enemies in the [[Battle Royale]]s of {{g|Rumble}} and {{g|Rumble Blast}}—chosen from Miis—are called rivals as well.
* In every [[generation]], at least one of the player's rivals can be battled at the [[Pokémon League]] and/or [[Victory Road]].
* According to an interview with [[Junichi Masuda]], the rivals have become less antagonistic due to the following reason: ''"I think the biggest reason that rivals were more of a jerk in the early days is that we were just limited in what we could express with the pixel graphics. There's not much that you can do with that kind of little sprite on the screen, so we worked harder to characterize them through dialogue and give them certain personalities. Also, because it's just dialogue and there's not a whole lot going on on the screen, it doesn't give as harsh of an impression even if they're jerks, I think. Now we have HD graphics and the visuals are much more impressive. If you also made him a jerk, the impression would be a lot stronger on players. Another thing, just my own personal take, is that it feels that people with those kinds of personalities these days are just not as accepted by players as they were back then."''<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-dev-explains-why-your-rivals-arent-jerks-a/1100-6462397/ GameSpot interview about rivals]</ref>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{silver color}}
|zh_yue=勁敵 {{tt|Gihngdihk|Rival}}
|zh_cmn=勁敵 / 劲敌 {{tt|Jìngdí|Rival}}
|fi=Kilpailija
|nl=Mededinger
|fr=Rival
|de=Rivale
|hi=दुश्मन {{tt|Dushman|Rival}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|it=Rivale
|ko=라이벌 ''Rival''
|pl=Rywal
|pt=Rival
|ru=Соперник ''Sopernik''
|es=Rival
|th=คู่แข่ง
|tr=Rakip
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
* {{cat|Rivals' Pokémon}}
{{-}}
{{Rival characters}}
{{TrainerNav|battle items|kanto=yes|johto=yes}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}}

[[Category:Trainer classes]]

[[de:Rivale]]
[[es:Rival]]
[[fr:Rival]]
[[it:Rivale]]
[[ja:ライバル]]
[[zh:劲敌]]

Daisy Oak

2021-02-22T04:01:31Z

PLMMJ: /* In the games */

{{CharInfobox
|color={{normal color}}
|corecolor={{normal color light}}
|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|name=Daisy Oak
|jname=オーキド・ナナミ
|tmname=Nanami Okido
|slogan=no
|image=Daisy Adventures.png
|size=200px |
|caption=Daisy as she appears in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
|gender=Female
|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives={{ga|Blue}} (younger brother), [[Professor Oak]] (grandfather), [[Samson Oak]] (cousin-twice-removed) ({{pkmn|games}}) {{adv|Blue}} (younger brother), {{adv|Professor Oak}} (grandfather) ({{pkmn|Adventures}}) {{Gary}} (younger brother), {{an|Professor Oak}} (grandfather) ([[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|TEToP]])
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass= {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, {{pkmn|groomer}}, {{tc|Doctor}}{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}
|game=yes
|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}
|games=[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue,]] [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow,]] [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver,]] [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal,]] [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
|leader=no
|anime=no
}}

'''Daisy Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・ナナミ''' ''Nanami Okido'') is the older sister of {{ga|Blue}}, and the granddaughter of [[Professor Oak]]. She is known as '''May''' (Japanese: '''サツキ''' ''Satsuki'') in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga.

==In the games==
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Daisy gives the player a [[Town Map]] (despite her brother telling her not to) if they visit her after receiving a [[starter Pokémon]]. She gives free [[Pokémon groomer|grooming]] to one of the player's Pokémon in the [[Generation II]] games once per day between 3 and 4 PM, and in FireRed and LeafGreen every 512 steps once the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]].

Also in FireRed and LeafGreen, after the player has entered the Hall of Fame, Daisy will tell a player how [[friendship|happy]] their Pokémon are. She's well known for being adored by all kinds of Pokémon. It is said that when she's around, even the most ferocious Pokémon calm down. Daisy enjoys tea every day, and buys hers from the [[Celadon Department Store]]. She's also a champion [[Pokémon Coordinator]], having won the Spring [[Pokémon Contest]] some years back. In her house, there's a photo of "the lovely and sweet Clefairy."

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, she gives the player Blue's number so they can call and arrange a [[rematch#Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|rematch]] with him at the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]]. She will only share this once she has given seven groomings and been shown one Pokémon with maxed friendship.

Also returning from previous generations, Daisy, still located in her home of [[Pallet Town]], will groom one of the player's Pokémon for free once daily between 3:01 and 4:00 PM. As in Generation II, it will raise a Pokémon's friendship greatly, but it will also raise the Pokémon's [[Contest condition]] by 32 {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}} and 22 [[sheen]]. This is not displayed anywhere in-game, and the Pokémon must be seen from the point of view of Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum to notice. Despite this, a {{p|Feebas}} whose Beauty is maxed out this way can [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Milotic}}.

As a reference to her enjoyment of tea in Generation III, a large mug of tea sits on her table. She will also mention that she "usually has tea about this time" if she is visited between 15:01 and 16:00 in Generation IV.

===Fame Checker===
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Daisy in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.

;Pallet Town Research Lab - aide
*What does this person do?
:"If you show <sc>Daisy</sc> your <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>, she can tell how much it likes you.
:Occasionally, she will even groom a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> for you."

;[[Vermilion City]] - woman
*What is this person like?
:"But the person who is most liked by <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> is <sc>Daisy</sc>, I think."

;[[Water Labyrinth]] - man (with a {{p|Togepi}} or {{p|Togetic}} in the [[party]])
*What is this person like?
:"She was gently grooming <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>...
:She was a little angel.
:That little girl's name...
:I think it was <sc>Daisy</sc>."

;[[Viridian City]] - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}
*Family and friends?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>Daisy</sc> and <sc>[[Blue (game)|<nowiki>[rival]</nowiki>]]</sc>."

;[[Celadon Condominiums|Celadon Mansion]] - old lady
*What is this person like?
:"A girl from <sc>Pallet Town</sc>, <sc>Daisy</sc>, she enjoys <sc>tea</sc> every day.
:She visits the <sc>[[Celadon Department Store|Celadon Dept. Store]]</sc> to buy some <sc>tea</sc>."

;{{OBP|Four Island|town}} - Pokémon Journal
*There's a rumor...
:"The Spring <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Contest</sc>'s Grand Champion is <sc>Daisy Oak</sc> of <sc>Pallet Town</sc>!"

;Message from <sc>Daisy</sc>
*From: <sc>Daisy</sc>
*To: [Player]
:"While I was comfortably enjoying my tea breaks, you've grown very skilled and powerful.
:I hope you'll remain a good rival to my little brother."

===Quotes===
====Red, Blue, and Yellow====
:''"Hi <player>! <Rival> is out at Grandpa's lab."''
:''"Grandpa asked you to run an errand? Here, this will help you!"''
:''"Use the <sc>Town Map</sc> to find out where you are."''
:''"<sc>Pokémon</sc> are living things! If they get tired, give them a rest!"'' {{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Spending time with your <sc>Pokémon</sc> makes them more friendly to you."'' {{sup/1|Y}}

====Gold, Silver, and Crystal====
*Anytime that is not between 3pm and 4pm
:''"Hi! {{ga|Blue|My kid brother}} is the <sc>[[Gym Leader]]</sc> in <sc>[[Viridian City]]</sc>. But he goes out of town so often, it causes problems for the trainers."''
*Between 3pm and 4pm
:''"Hi! Good timing. I'm about to have some tea. Would you like to join me? Oh, your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are a bit dirty. Would you like me to groom one?"''
::'''No''':''"You don't want to have one groomed? OK, we'll just have tea."''
::'''Yes''': ''"Which one should I groom?"''
:::''"OK, I'll get it looking nice in no time."''
:::''"There you go! All done. See? Doesn't it look nice? It's such a cute <sc>Pokémon</sc>."''
:*After having a Pokémon groomed
::''"I always have tea around this time. Come join me."''

====FireRed and LeafGreen====
:''"HI, <player>! My brother, <rival>, is out at Grandpa's <sc>Lab</sc>."''
:''"<player>, I heard that you had a battle against <rival>. I wish I'd seen that!"''
:''"Grandpa asked you to run an errand? Gee, that's lazy of him. Here, this will help you."''
:''"You can use the <sc>Town Map</sc> to find out where you are, or check the names of places."''
:''"Just like people, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are living things. When they get tired, please give them a rest."''

====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
:''"Hi! My kid brother is the Gym Leader in Viridian City. But he goes out of town so often, it causes problems for the trainers."''

*PokéGear registration
:''"You are really into grooming! Say! Would you like my kid brother's number? He's the Gym Leader at Viridian City. Have you challenged him? Do you want to register him?"''
::'''Yes''':''"Give him a call when you feel like it. He can be overly confident, but he still needs company. He says he won't have any plans on Sunday nights... Giggle!"''
::'''No''':''"Really? You won't? I see… How disappointing."''

*Between 3PM and 4PM
:''"Hi! Good timing. I'm about to have some tea. Would you like to join me? Oh, you seem to keep your Pokémon a bit on the dirty side. Grooming them helps them become more beautiful and friendly. Would you like me to groom one?"''
::'''No''':''"You don't want me to have one groomed? OK, we'll just have tea."''
::'''Yes''':''"Which one should I groom?"''
:::''"There you go! All done. See? Doesn't it look nice? It's such a cute Pokémon."''
:*After having a Pokémon groomed
::''"I always have tea around this time. Come join me."''

===Sprites===
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|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| {{color2|000|Fame Checker}} sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}

==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:May Oak EToP.png|thumb|120px|May Oak in the Japanese version]]
Daisy apparently does not exist in the {{pkmn|anime}}, but in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is based on the anime, she appears as '''May''' (Japanese: '''サツキ''' ''Satsuki''). Ash has a very obvious and powerful crush on her, and trying to impress May is one of Ash's biggest motivations to do well and not give up on his [[Pokémon journey]].

Ash and May seem to be friends or at least acquainted, as he speaks with her before he leaves [[Pallet Town]] and she gives him a [[Town Map]] before he leaves, much like Daisy gives one to {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}} in the {{pkmn|games}}. He also writes her a letter with details on his progress as a Pokémon Trainer in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''.

She is drawn with an oversized bust in the original Japanese version, though it is heavily toned down in the English translations.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Daisy is the granddaughter of {{adv|Professor Oak}} and the older sister of {{adv|Blue}}.

=====History=====
======Past======
As a young girl, she competed in [[Pokémon Contest]]s alongside [[Courtney]].

======{{chap|Yellow}}======
Daisy debuted in ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]'', where she was seen helping her grandfather as his new research assistant.

======{{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}======
In ''[[PS160|Playful Porygon2]]'', Daisy was sent to search for Blue as it was nearly his turn in the Gym Leader exhibition tournament. As she walked, she noticed that it was unusually hot, which she assumed was due to a lack of air conditioning. After making her way up the stairs, she found Blue and {{adv|Silver}} facing off against {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Entei}}. After Entei escaped, Silver attempted to chase it down. When Blue tried to follow Silver, he was stopped by Daisy, who informed him about his battle against Chuck. Later, Daisy went to inform the [[Pokémon Association]] Chairman about the heat caused by Entei.

In ''[[PS178|The Last Battle XII]]'', [[Radio Director|Hiro]] found Daisy and {{adv|Bill}} lying on the ground unconscious. Bill used his body to protect Daisy from falling rubble caused by the [[Masked Man]]'s attack on the [[Indigo Plateau]]. After bandaging his wounds, Daisy helped Bill fix the Pokémon Transfer System. With it, many Trainers from around [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] were able to send in their Pokémon to help stop the Masked Man.

After the Masked Man's defeat, in ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'', Daisy was shown to have become Bill's new assistant and was replaced by {{adv|Crystal}} at Professor Oak's laboratory.

======{{chap|Platinum}}======
In ''[[PS423|Tackling Togekiss]]'', it was revealed that Daisy had become a doctor. She traveled to the [[Sinnoh]] region to heal {{adv|Platinum}}'s Pokémon, who had come down with an illness. In ''[[PS439|The Final Dimensional Duel IX]]'', Daisy and [[Yanase Berlitz]] came to the conclusion that Platinum's Pokémon were actually infected with the [[Pokérus]].

======{{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}======
In ''[[PAORAS11|Omega Alpha Adventure 11]]'', Daisy went with {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} to meet with Bill, only to find him injured after [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] stole the {{i|Ruby}} and {{i|Sapphire}} from him. While Red and Green chased after the thieves, Daisy stayed behind to tend to Bill's wounds.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Daisy
|pkmn=Chansey
|nick=Seych
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Daisy Oak Luckytchi Adventures.png
|epnum=PS066
|epname=Punching Poliwrath
|desc=Daisy was given a {{p|Chansey}} who was nicknamed '''Seych''' (Japanese: '''ラキっち''' ''Laki-tchi'') from her {{adv|Professor Oak|grandfather}}.

Seych's only known move is {{m|Soft-Boiled|Softboiled}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Daisy
|pkmn=Clefairy
|type1=Normal
|img=Daisy Clefairy Courtney Vulpix Follow Me Tail Whip Adventures.png
|epnum=PS262
|epname=It All Ends Now III
|desc={{p|Clefairy}} only appeared in a flashback while Daisy was participating in a Contest with [[Courtney]].

Clefairy's only known move is {{m|Follow Me}}.}}

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
[[File:Daisy Oak Zensho.png|thumb|180px|Daisy Oak in Pokémon Zensho]]
The [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga depicts the scenario where Daisy gives {{Zensho|Satoshi}} a [[Town Map]]. Later on, in [[Lavender Town]] with {{Zensho|Shigeru}}, {{prof|Oak}} tells Satoshi and Shigeru the story on how she and her brother lost their parents in a car accident when they were young, resulting in him raising them since.
{{sectionstub}}
{{-}}

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan="2"|Japanese
|オーキド・ナナミ ''Nanami Okido''
|From 七実の木 ''nanami-no-ki'', ''Ilex chinensis''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|サツキ ''Satsuki''{{tt|*|Electric Tale of Pikachu}}
|From ''{{wp|Satsuki azalea}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan="2"|English
|Daisy Oak
|From ''{{wp|Asteraceae|daisy}}'' and ''{{wp|oak}}'' tree
|- style="background:#FFF"
|May{{tt|*|Electric Tale of Pikachu}}
|Possibly a reference to ''Satsuki'' being the traditional name for {{wp|May}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
|Nina Chen
|From ''chêne'', Oak
|- style="background:#FFF"
|German
|Sarah Eich
|From ''Eiche'', Oak
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Italian
|Margi Oak
|From ''margherita'', daisy
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish
|Dalia Oak
|From ''{{wp|dahlia}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan="2"|Korean
|남나리 ''Namnari''{{tt|*|Games}}
|Possibly from 나리 ''nari'', lily
|- style="background:#FFF"
|나미 ''Nami''{{tt|*|Adventures}}
|Similar to her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan="2"|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|奈奈美 ''Nàinàiměi''{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures (Ching Win Publishing)}}
|From the Japanese name 奈奈美 ''Nanami''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|娜娜美 ''Nànàměi''{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures (Jilin Publishing)}}
|Transliteration of ''Nanami''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Daisy Carvalho{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}} May Carvalho{{tt|*|The Electric Tale of Pikachu}}
|From her English name and ''carvalho'' (oak)
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Vietnamese
| style="background:#FFF" | Okido Nanami
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Transliteration of her Japanese name
|}{{-}}

===Daisy Oak's Pokémon===
;Seych
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|ラキっち ''Laki-tchi''
|From ラッキー ''Lucky'' ({{p|Chansey}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English ({{tt|Viz|not nicknamed in Chuang Yi translation.}})
|Seych
|From ''Chansey''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|吉利 ''Jílì''
|From 吉利蛋 ''Jílìdàn'' (Chansey)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Chansi{{tt|*|PS179-present}} Chansinha{{tt|*|PS066-PS076}}
|From ''Chansey'' From ''Chansey'' and the diminutive suffix ''-inha''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
|Rakicchi
|Transliteration of her Japanese name
|}{{-}}

{{NPC|normal|kanto=yes}} 
{{Electric Tale of Pikachu characters}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oak, Daisy}}
[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Red, Blue and Yellow characters]]
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]]
[[Category:FireRed and LeafGreen characters]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]]
[[Category:Coordinators|Oak, Daisy]]
[[Category:Laboratory assistants]]
[[Category:Doctors]]
[[Category:Pokémon Zensho characters]]

[[de:Sarah Eich]]
[[es:Dalia Oak]]
[[fr:Nina Chen]]
[[it:Margi Oak]]
[[ja:ナナミ]]
[[zh:奈奈美]]

Special Episode

2021-02-22T02:04:45Z

PLMMJ: /* In the Future of Darkness */

{{samename|special episodes in the anime|List of anime specials}}
'''Special Episodes''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルエピソード''' ''Special Episodes'') are extensions to the storyline of {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. They take one or more characters that play an important role in the storyline and expand on their background or what the Pokémon is/are like in that period of time. There are five Special Episodes in all.

==Unlocking==
Special Episodes are unlocked automatically, so players do not have to talk to a certain [[Non-player character|NPC]] to unlock them. Each special episode is unlocked by reaching a certain point in the game, at which a screen is displayed announcing that the special episode has been unlocked. Once unlocked, they can be found in the "Special Episodes" section of the game's main menu.

==Special things about Special Episodes==
* Rather than playing as their team, players play as the Pokémon focused on in the episode.
* Players can take items and money out of Kangaskhan Storage and the Duskull Bank, if their adventure starts in [[Treasure Town]]. If it isn't in Treasure Town, the storage can still be accessed via Kangaskhan Rock.
* All items and money found in the episodes are moved to Kangaskhan Storage and the Duskull Bank, respectively, at the end of the episode.
** Should a Used TM be in the inventory, it will say "Used TMs cannot be stored. They will be discarded instead."
* Players may only have a save file for one Special Episode at a time. Selecting another Special Episode from the list will overwrite the save data, resulting in a loss of all items and money not in storage or the bank.
* If a Special Episode is in progress, when the player selects "Continue" from the main menu, they are given the option to continue the Special Episode from there.

For a more detailed synopsis of any episode, possible movesets for any of the characters within an episode, or additional trivia about an episode, please select an episode from the list below.

==List of Special Episodes==
===Bidoof's Wish===
[[File:MDSky EP1.png|thumb|Bidoof and Jirachi]]
{{main|Bidoof's Wish}}
The first episode, Bidoof's Wish, is unlocked after the player and partner return from [[Mt. Bristle]] and arrest {{mdc|Drowzee|2}}. It features {{mdc|Bidoof|2}} and expands on his past and how he became an explorer.

Before the player and partner arrive at the Guild, Bidoof had been training for an unknown length of time, but long enough to make him almost lose his ambition in becoming an explorer because he messed so many things up. One day, when at in [[Treasure Town]], a {{p|Snover}} bumped into him and gave him a map to [[Star Cave]], where Jirachi lies. The next day, Bidoof asked Chatot about Star Cave, and Chatot told Bidoof the legend of Star Cave: if you manage to wake up Jirachi at the bottom, he'll grant you a wish. Hearing this, Bidoof gets excited, asks to take a day off, and goes to Star Cave with Snover.

Just before the duo reached the bottom, they found themselves at what seemed to be a dead end. Snover told Bidoof that the whole thing was a plan to steal Bidoof's 7,000 Poké he had pulled out earlier at Kecleon Market. Two other Pokémon, a {{p|Bagon}} and {{p|Gligar}}, joined Snover and a three-on-one battle began. Bidoof couldn't defeat the trio, but the Guild showed up and fought them off. Wigglytuff then knocked down the wall, allowing Bidoof to continue through the depths of Star Cave.

Bidoof finally reached the bottom, defeated a sleepy Jirachi, and thought about his wish. After contemplating several possibilities, Bidoof wished to have new members join the Guild. Jirachi then granted his wish. It is assumed that the player and partner are the result of this wish.

===Igglybuff the Prodigy===
[[File:MDSky EP2.png|thumb|left|Igglybuff]]
{{main|Igglybuff the Prodigy}}
The second episode, Igglybuff the Prodigy, is unlocked after the player and partner return from [[Fogbound Lake]] and discover its Time Gear. It features {{mdc|Wigglytuff|2}} as a young Pokémon, way back when he was an {{p|Igglybuff}}, and expands on what made him become an explorer.

It starts in Wigglytuff's chamber, with {{mdc|Chatot|2}} delivering him a Perfect Apple. While dancing around with the apple, Wigglytuff accidentally drops a shiny item, which Chatot recognizes as a Defend Globe, an item which he points out to be only for {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, and thus, not very useful for Wigglytuff. However, Wigglytuff explains that it is special for him, and explains that it has to do with what made him start exploration, and begins to tell the story of how he became an explorer.

Way back when Wigglytuff was an Igglybuff, he lived in a little house on a prairie, on which life was easy. Igglybuff had a group of friends he played with pretty much every day: {{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Budew}} and {{p|Smoochum}}. One day when Igglybuff is sharing Gummis with his friends, {{p|Banette}} and {{p|Skorupi}}, who had apparently made a repetition of being bullies, came into the group and demanded Gummis. Igglybuff's friends told him not to share Gummis, but Igglybuff did so anyway. The next day, the two returned, and convinced Igglybuff to go with them on an exploration of [[Murky Forest]], despite rumors of a monster living within.

At the end of the forest, where the monster supposedly lived, Banette and Skorupi claimed to be explorers who would fight the monster, but they got scared and ran away as they saw {{p|Armaldo}}. They wound up leaving Igglybuff behind with Armaldo, but Igglybuff didn't run away. He told Armaldo he would only go home if he was told of why Armaldo was there in the forest. Due to Igglybuff's persistence, Armaldo obliged, taking Igglybuff into Armaldo's little home and explaining that he was a former explorer, searching for treasure.

Assisting him in deciphering a map, Igglybuff befriends Armaldo, and they decide to go on an exploration to [[Eastern Cave]] together. At the end of the dungeon, they found a room full of traps and puzzles, which Armaldo proceeded to analyze. However, Igglybuff proceeded to simply walk up to the door and blow it up, much to Armaldo's shock. In the next room, they found a treasure chest, and within it was a Defend Globe, a very valuable exclusive item. Igglybuff did not care for the value of the item, and began to dance with joy simply because he had a fun time exploring.

After dancing around, Igglybuff requests to become Armaldo's exploration apprentice, because he enjoyed the exploration so much. Armaldo reluctantly allowed this, and they made plans for explorations again and again, exploring many different places and finding lots of treasure. One day, after an exploration, they planned to go to a place called [[Fortune Ravine]]. However, while they were talking, a {{p|Nidoking}} was watching, seemingly recognising Armaldo.

The next day, Igglybuff's friends confront his parents about him going to Murky Forest every day, only for the parents to reveal that they didn't know. Banette and Skorupi show up as well, and confirm their fears that Igglybuff had indeed been heading to Murky Forest to play. Then, Nidoking shows up, introduces himself as an explorer, and explains that he knows who Igglybuff is with offscreen, shocking everyone. They realize they have a problem on their hands, and go off to find Igglybuff.

Meanwhile, Igglybuff and Armaldo explore the dungeon, finding a room full of torches at the end. Believing that putting out all the torches is what has to be done to open the door, Armaldo uses {{m|Water Gun}} on all of them. Rather than open the door, however, it opens a pit in the floor that leads to a [[Monster House]]. They defeat the Monster House, however, and leave the hole, leading to the ruins of an ancient city.

Before they can explore, they get confronted by Nidoking, along with Igglybuff's friends and family, and Officer {{p|Magnezone}} and some {{p|Magnemite}}. Smoochum tells Igglybuff that Armaldo is an outlaw, and it is revealed that Nidoking has been searching long and hard to apprehend him. Igglybuff can't bring himself to believe that Armaldo is a bad guy, and begs for them to stop taking him away, though they don't listen. Then, in sad anger, Igglybuff begins to prepare to blow up the entire area, but Armaldo stops him, telling Igglybuff that if he blows up Nidoking and Magnezone, he'll be a bad Pokémon too.

Armaldo then explained that he was an outlaw, and that he had been running around the region to escape capture. But he had taken a break in Murky Forest, and stirred up a rumor that there was a monster within so nobody would explore the forest and find him. Then, he encourages Igglybuff to become an explorer instead of a "blockhead". As Magnezone, the Magnemite, and Nidoking take Armaldo away without resistance, Armaldo tosses the Defend Globe to Igglybuff, and then left.

It goes back to Chatot and Wigglytuff, with Wigglytuff explaining that the Defend Globe was the first thing he ever got from his first true exploration, and thanks to his experiences with Armaldo, he continued exploring and exploring.
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===Today's "Oh My Gosh"===
[[File:MDSky EP3.png|thumb|Sunflora, Haunter and Slugma]]
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The third Special Episode, Today's "Oh My Gosh", is unlocked after the player, partner, and the rest of the Guild come up with the plan to capture {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} in Chapter 13. It takes place in the time when the player and partner are exploring [[Waterfall Cave]] for the first time.

Sunflora is called into Wigglytuff's room one night and is asked to capture the "Invincible Haunter" in [[Spring Cave]]. Sunflora, a Grass type, determines that this will be a hard exploration, as Spring Cave contains many Fire- and Poison-type Pokémon, two types she is weak to. Sunflora explores Upper and Lower Spring Cave, confronting Haunter at the end of both. Two {{p|Slugma}} assisted Haunter in Lower Spring Cave, by burning Sunflora and chasing her around for a bit. Loudred came and saved Sunflora just before the two Slugma attacked.

Sunflora then continued on to Spring Cave Pit, keeping in mind what Loudred said at Lower Spring Cave. Upon arrival, she told Haunter that his "invincibility" was discovered and that he actually wasn't invincible. Two other Haunter revealed themselves, but then turned the entire ground into an area full of lava and magma, burning Sunflora again. Loudred popped out of nowhere again, and a 2-on-3 battle started. The Haunter were eventually defeated and arrested. Sunflora wrote in her diary that she hoped she and Loudred could be friends.

===Here Comes Team Charm!===
[[File:MDSky EP4.png|thumb|left|[[Team Charm]]]]
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The fourth Special Episode, Here Comes Team Charm!, is unlocked after the player and partner return from the future. It expands on how Wigglytuff met Team Charm, and reveals the location of the {{tt|fifth|This Time Gear's location is revealed fifth, but Grovyle stole it second.}} [[Time Gear]]. In this episode, {{p|Lopunny}} is the team leader.

Team Charm was, one day, exploring [[Southern Jungle]], in hope of finding treasure. On their way to the bottom, they found Wigglytuff, who had fainted from hunger, apparently having been robbed. The team gave Wigglytuff a Perfect Apple, which (being Wigglytuff) he gobbled up quickly. Team Charm continued to head through, arriving at [[Boulder Quarry]], which is much like [[Aegis Cave]] in that explorers constantly go around in circles. After coming to a dead end themselves, Wigglytuff showed up, chasing a Perfect Apple, and inadvertently showed the team a secret, invisible entrance into [[Limestone Cavern]].

Once Team Charm went inside the cave, they found a treasure chest. When they opened it though, it appeared to be empty.

When they start to leave, Team AWD shows up, deciding that Team Charm took the treasure and were lying about where it was. The teams fought, but the battle was interrupted by Wigglytuff, who deduced that the empty treasure chest was in fact a {{p|Ditto}}, who explained that it had been the {{p|Bellossom}} outside Southern Jungle who tried encouraging Team Charm to leave, the {{p|Sentret}} who convinced them to battle Team AWD, and the one who had stolen Wigglytuff's food. The Ditto revealed that all these actions were for the sake of protecting Limestone Cavern's treasure, a Time Gear. Wigglytuff, after both teams left the cavern, joined forces with Team Charm, and the four went off exploring together.
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===In the Future of Darkness===
[[File:In the Future of Darkness.png|thumb|Grovyle and Dusknoir in the future]]
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The fifth and final Special Episode, In the Future of Darkness, is unlocked after the player graduates from [[Wigglytuff's Guild]]. It expands on what happened to Grovyle and {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} following their return to the future after the [[Hidden Land]].

Upon finding himself back in the future, Grovyle decided to also confront [[Primal Dialga]] atop [[Temporal Tower]] in order to buy the player and partner some time. A still-injured Dusknoir chased after Grovyle and caught up with him at the end of [[Barren Valley]], only to discover that his {{p|Sableye}} minions, previously loyal, were now attacking him as well as Grovyle. The two Pokémon fought off this attack together and, after Grovyle suggested that the order to attack their superior may have come from Primal Dialga, Dusknoir proposes that he and Grovyle co-operate for the time being, claiming that he must learn why he was also targeted. Though deeply wary, Grovyle accepted.

Shortly afterwards, the duo successfully cornered one of the Sableye after clearing [[Dark Wasteland]] and carried him off for questioning. Under Dusknoir's threats, the Sableye fearfully revealed that Primal Dialga had ordered for Dusknoir's execution following his failure to stop the player and Grovyle at the Hidden Land, and that a new henchman would be sent to the past in his place to preserve the planet's paralysis. An enraged Dusknoir scared the Sableye away and decided to accompany Grovyle up Temporal Tower. Grovyle was concerned by this, uncertain of what Dusknoir would do when they see Primal Dialga and the new henchman. He eventually voices these thoughts out loud halfway through the dungeon, to which Dusknoir insisted that he didn't intend to make friends with his replacement and told Grovyle that he won't have help against Primal Dialga.

However, Primal Dialga was not present at the Temporal Pinnacle, confusing Grovyle; Dialga would need to remain inactive to gather power and send his henchman to the past. Dusknoir recalled the Passage of Time located at [[Dusk Forest]] and deduced that Dialga planned to use that instead. Fearing for {{mdc|Celebi|2}}'s safety, Grovyle rushes off to the dungeon, where the Sableye attack them again. Dusknoir grabbed one of them after the battle, who tells them that Celebi was caught and, oddly, taken to a place called [[Frozen Island]]. With their next lead, Dusknoir guides Grovyle through [[Spacial Cliffs]] and to the {{p|Porygon}} at the dungeon's end, who transport the two there.

After Dusknoir explained that Frozen Island was once known as [[Blizzard Island]] in the past, he and Grovyle pressed onwards until they arrived at the top of [[Dark Ice Mountain]]. There, Dusknoir was hurt protecting Grovyle from a falling shard of ice, immediately following which they are ambushed by four {{p|Glalie}} and a {{p|Mamoswine}}. After fending off these attackers amd escaping, the two Pokémon found a place to rest.

During this downtime, Dusknoir finally asked Grovyle why he was so intent on changing time even at the cost of his own existence, confessing that he simply just didn't want to disappear. Grovyle claims that he really doesn't want to disappear either, but says that even if he were to fail and the dark future continued as it was, eventually he wouldn't exist anyway. As a result, he believes the timing doesn't matter, stating that a shorter life where his spirit would shine, where he performed actions that would live on beyond his existence, was prefereble to a long and empty one.

They soon got back on the trail and, after getting a lead from a surprisingly agreeable {{p|Snorunt}}, finally encountered Celebi being held prisoner by a {{p|Spiritomb}} at the end of [[Icicle Forest]]. Remembering the species from his previous experience, Grovyle leaps in despite feeling an intense sense of unease and is caught in a sudden, powerful discharge of strange electricity foming from four nearby ice pillars.

At this point, Dusknoir laughs and begins to explain how he had fooled Grovyle. Primal Dialga's supposed order to execute Dusknoir and intent to replace him with a new henchman were lies; Dusknoir and the Sableye had all played out their roles in order to lead Grovyle into this trap, and even Dusknoir protecting Grovyle from the falling ice shard was for the sake of this plan. Dusknoir explains that the electrical discharge would soon melt Grovyle's spirit away, after which Dusknoir would inhabit his empty body and travel back to the past, sure that the player and partner would accept him as Grovyle. Though shocked at how Dusknoir managed to orchestrate the entire ruse, Grovyle surprises Dusknoir back by claiming that he still trusted him. Noting their earlier heart to heart and the fact that Dusknoir sided with Primal Dialga merely out of the desire to not disappear, Grovyle insists to both him and the Sableye that the dark future has no happiness to be found. Dusknoir begins to show visible emotional conflict.

Just before Grovyle is overcome by the discharge, something pushes him away. Celebi and the Sableye are surprised to see Dusknoir saving Grovyle, and a furious Primal Dialga arrives on the scene to savagely attack Dusknoir for this betrayal. When the Sableye also choose to join Dusknoir in open defiance and attack Dialga together, only to be swept aside, the terrified Spiritomb releases Celebi and flees. She attemps to attack Dialga herself, but everyone stops when an aurora appears in the sky and winds start to blow, indicating that the player and partner have succeeded in their mission.

Dialga goes completely berserk at the sight and blasts everyone again before he flees, to which Dusknoir believes he intends to attack the Passage of Time at the top of [[Vast Ice Mountain]] in his rampage. Once they recovered from Dialga's attacks, and with mutual understanding that they would all soon cease to be, Grovyle, Dusknoir, and Celebi all proceeded up the dungeon and confronted Dialga again at the top. A final battle ensued, with the team of three ultimately emerging triumphant from the harsh struggle.

Everyone's disappearance begins to escalate, one by one, with Primal Dialga going first. Dusknoir asks Grovyle whether his spirit did shine, and with Grovyle's affirmative response, he is able to vanish with no regrets. As the sun begins to rise upon the dark world for the first time, Grovyle and an overwhelmed, tearful Celebi watch the sight as they both disappear together.

All three of them soon awaken however, they and Dialga having not disappeared after all, nor have any of the other Pokémon. The restored Dialga does not claim responsibility for this and says their survival was the work of {{p|Arceus|a being higher than him}}. Grovyle, hoping that the player has also survived their fate, calls out to the wind that he and the others are safe and that they'll rebuild the new future together.

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team

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'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ポケモン不思議のダンジョン赤の救助隊|ポケモンふしぎのダンジョンあかのきゅうじょたい}}''' ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team'') and '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ポケモン不思議のダンジョン青の救助隊|ポケモンふしぎのダンジョンあおのきゅうじょたい}}''' ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team'') are a matched pair of [[Pokémon games]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]] and [[Nintendo DS]], respectively. These games are the first two entries in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], an adaptation of the {{wp|Mystery Dungeon}} games for Pokémon. These two games were developed by [[Chunsoft]] and were published by [[Nintendo]]. They were released in Japan on November 17, 2005, in the United States on September 18, 2006, in Europe on November 10, 2006, and in Australia on September 28, 2006.

In South Korea, Blue Rescue Team was released on August 30, 2007; Red Rescue Team was never released, because the Nintendo DS was the first console released by Nintendo of Korea. Nintendo of Korea also released a demo version of Blue Rescue Team for PC, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gold Rescue Team]].

Both games were released for the [[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]] in Europe on February 11, 2016, in Australia on February 12, 2016, in Japan on March 23, 2016, and in the United States on June 23, 2016. A remake of the games, titled [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], was released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on March 6, 2020.

All Pokémon from [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}} are available in this game; all may be encountered and [[recruitment|recruited]] as the player ventures across the land and through various dungeons.

The games have received adaptations in other formats through the anime episode ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' and the manga series ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]''.

==Gameplay==
Like the main Pokémon RPGs, it has two gameplay modes; unlike the main RPGs, battle mode and dungeon mode are not distinct. It is a semi-turn-based game, with each step, attack, or item use being counted as a single turn.

The size of a party is limited to four in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, compared to six in the main RPGs; furthermore, players are only able to directly control one Pokémon: their own character (or, later in the game, any other befriended Pokémon). The player's teammates are essentially autonomous, with player control being limited to general strategy such as avoiding Pokémon battles or not moving and staying in one place.

The games use level-up movesets from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. Weather-inducing moves {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Rock Tomb}}, and {{m|Snatch}} are not contained in [[TM]]s, instead having corresponding [[Wonder Orb]]s.

==Plot==
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===Main story===
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon starts with the player as a human who is turned into a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. A series of questions at the start of the game determines what Pokémon the player becomes.

When the player first discovers that they are a Pokémon, they will first meet their partner who happens to be there. The journey begins with the player going out to find a lost {{p|Caterpie}}. Once this first quest is done, the journey begins in earnest.

* The {{player}} wakes up one day in the Pokémon world, as a human turned into a Pokémon.
* This world is suffering an imbalance in nature, with natural disasters occurring everywhere.
* The player and their partner form a rescue team after successfully rescuing {{mdc|Caterpie|1}} from [[Tiny Woods]].
* Soon after, they rescue two {{p|Magnemite}} from [[Thunderwave Cave]], one of which joins the team.
* The player and his friends save a {{p|Diglett}} from a {{p|Skarmory}} on [[Mt. Steel]].
* [[Team Meanies]] steal the requests for help from the player's mailbox. The team rescues a {{p|Metapod}} who is stuck at [[Sinister Woods]].
* A {{p|Jumpluff}} is stuck at [[Silent Chasm]]. {{p|Shiftry}} is asked to go. When he doesn't return the team goes down to rescue {{p|Shiftry}}.
* After {{p|Zapdos}} kidnaps {{p|Shiftry}}, the player must fight it at the top of [[Mt. Thunder]].
* The player consults {{p|Xatu}} for an explanation of their presence in this world as a Pokémon at Great Canyon.
* The player learns of the legend of {{p|Ninetales}}: one day, a human angered a {{p|Ninetales}} and was cursed, however, the human's {{p|Gardevoir}} took the curse upon herself to save her master. However, the human selfishly deserts the cursed {{p|Gardevoir}}. {{p|Ninetales}} prophesises that the selfish human would be reborn as a Pokémon, and when that happens, the balance of nature in the world would collapse.
* {{p|Gengar}} convinces the Pokémon that the player is the selfish human in the legend of {{p|Ninetales}}, and they decide to run them out of town.
* To escape their pursuers the team pass through [[Lapis Cave]] and then [[Mt. Blaze]], where they encounter {{p|Moltres}}.
* The team enters [[Frosty Forest]] and is attacked by {{p|Articuno}}, who blames the player for bringing natural disasters to its forest. An {{p|Absol}} steps in and stops the fighting, then joins the rescue team.
* The player reaches [[Mt. Freeze]] and meets the {{p|Ninetales}} of the legend. The player discovers that while part of the legend is true, and the selfish human from the legend is alive, it is not the player.
* The player returns to the town, and {{p|Gengar}} is discredited. Meanwhile [[Team A.C.T.]] goes to the Magma Caverns to defeat {{p|Groudon}}.
* {{p|Wynaut}} and {{p|Wobbuffet}} ask the player to go defeat the {{p|Mankey}} gang in the [[Uproar Forest]]. In return, they offer a peeled Chestnut, which is in turn used to convince the {{p|Mankey}} gang to help renovate the [[Team Base]].
* Team A.C.T. does not return, and a new team—{{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Octillery}} and {{p|Golem}}—is formed to go rescue them.
* The new team is also defeated. The player goes to [[Magma Cavern]] themselves to rescue Team A.C.T.
* After defeating {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Xatu}} announces that a falling star is headed towards the planet, and that it is the meteor that is causing the imbalance in nature.
* {{p|Gardevoir}} reveals to the player, in a dream, the true reason for their transformation: the player was destined to be the savior of the [[Pokémon world]]; the player decided to erase the memories of being a human in order to cleanse the heart and mind.
* The player goes to find {{p|Rayquaza}} at [[Sky Tower]] in order to convince it to destroy the falling star.
* {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}} destroys the meteorite. However, the player ends up in the netherworld in the aftermath of the explosion; {{p|Gengar}} helps them return to the Pokémon world.
* As the Pokémon celebrate the end of the calamities, the player says farewell and leaves to return to the human world.
* After the credits roll, the player decides to remain in the Pokémon world, and reappears at the [[Team Base]].

===Epilogue===
* The player gains entrance to [[Luminous Cave]].
* After talking to {{mdc|Medicham|1}}, {{mdc|Lombre|1}} and {{mdc|Whiscash|1}} in order, the player goes to [[Stormy Sea]] and defeats {{p|Kyogre}}.
* After getting mail about a [[Buried Relic|new dungeon]], the player talks to Lombre. Then Shiftry will let the player go to [[Buried Relic]].
* [[Southern Cavern]], [[Wyvern Hill]], and [[Howling Forest]] open up after receiving specific [[Friend Area]]s from {{OBP|Job|Mystery Dungeon|jobs}}.
* After getting [[HM]] {{m|Surf}} in the [[Solar Cave]], {{p|Spinda}} walks into Pokémon Square and collapses. The player and their partner take him back to their rescue base.
* Spinda reveals he was looking for the mirage Pokémon, but doesn't know what it is. He gives the player the Clear Wing, then leaves and stays in Pokémon Square for a while.
* The player's partner suggests that they go and speak to Xatu.
* Upon reaching the top of the Great Canyon, Xatu reveals that the player must first go to the three fields and face the Lords of those areas (the [[Legendary beasts]]).
* After clearing the [[Fiery Field]] and defeating Entei, {{p|Entei}} turns the Clear Wing into the Red Wing.
* After clearing the [[Lightning Field]] and defeating Raikou, {{p|Raikou}} turns the Red Wing into the Sunset Wing.
* After clearing the [[Northwind Field]] and defeating Suicune, {{p|Suicune}} turns the Sunset Wing into the Rainbow Wing, and [[Mt. Faraway]] is unlocked.
* Once the player clears Mt. Faraway and defeats the {{p|Ho-Oh|Mirage Pokémon}}, the player can go back to the Fields and Mt. Faraway to recruit the legendary beasts and Ho-Oh (if their Friend Areas have been opened).
* If the player goes back to Pokémon Square and talks to Spinda, it will leave, encouraged to go exploring again.
* After getting the {{OBP|Southern Island|Mystery Dungeon}} Friend Area and obtaining Surf from Solar Cave, a flying Pokémon steals the TMs from Kecleon Wares and flees to the [[Northern Range]]. The player follows it and defeats the Pokémon, revealed to be {{p|Latios}}.
* Latios is revealed to have stolen the TMs because of losing {{p|Latias}} in [[Pitfall Valley]]. The player saves her there using the Teleport Gem. Both Eon Pokémon may join the player's team afterwards.
* Medicham and Ekans go to the [[Wish Cave]] to try to grant wishes for themselves.
* Ekans is defeated and places a rescue request for Medicham, who is still stuck in the cave.
* After rescuing Medicham, the player is rewarded with the Wish Stone, which can be used to make Jirachi grant a wish.
* Medicham and Ekans reveal that Gengar is trying to climb [[Mt. Freeze]].
* Gengar asks the player to escort him up Mt. Freeze.
* Gengar reveals himself to be the selfish human in the legend of Ninetales, and is the master of Gardevoir.
* Ninetales gives Gengar the Nine Tail Crest, and sends him to [[Murky Cave]].
* The player and Gengar go rescue {{p|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir then offers to join the player's rescue team, but it has lost all its memory relating to Gengar.
* Once the player goes back and recruits Ho-Oh, a cutscene will be shown showing Blastoise and Charizard being KO'd by an incredibly strong Pokémon in [[Western Cave|an extremely tough dungeon.]]
* When the player goes through the dungeon, the Pokémon is revealed as {{p|Mewtwo}}.
* If the player has the Friend Area Cryptic Cave, Mewtwo will ask to join the player's rescue team second time through the dungeon if the player defeats Mewtwo.
* After recruiting all of the [[legendary birds]], the player talks to {{p|Alakazam}}. The player then goes to [[Legendary Island]] and Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will grant access to [[Silver Trench]].
*After recruiting {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Xatu}} will appear outside the Team base. After that, Blastoise will come and say that he saw a cave and saw "weird things". Xatu will then name the place [[Meteor Cave]]. Then, the player will gain access to it. The player may recruit {{p|Deoxys}} in the Meteor Cave.

==Blurb==
What if you woke up one day, and you were a Pokémon? What if all of a sudden you find yourself in a NEW world, where you can speak and interact with other Pokémon? The adventure begins when you and your partner Pokémon set out on rescue missions in a world ravaged by natural disasters. But what is your true purpose and destiny in this Pokémon world? That's the REAL mystery....

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
In the beginning of the game, the player takes a quiz. The answers to these questions determine a nature that decides which Pokémon the player starts with. Certain characters are only available to players of a certain gender.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{md blue color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{md red color}}"
! style="background:#{{MD Blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | {{color2|000|Pokémon}}
! style="background:#{{md blue color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|000|Nature}}
|- style="background:#{{MD Blue color light}}"
! style="background:#{{md blue color light}}" | {{color2|000|Gender|Male}}
! style="background:#{{md blue color light}}" | {{color2|000|Gender|Female}}
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 001.png]]
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{pcolor|Bulbasaur|000}}
| Docile
| Calm
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 004.png]]
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{pcolor|Charmander|000}}
| Hardy
| Brave
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 007.png]]
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{pcolor|Squirtle|000}}
| Jolly
| Relaxed
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 025.png]]
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{pcolor|Pikachu|000}}
| Impish
| Hardy
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 052.png]]
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{pcolor|Meowth|000}}
| Quirky
| —
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 054.png]]
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{pcolor|Psyduck|000}}
| Relaxed
| Lonely
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 066.png]]
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{pcolor|Machop|000}}
| Brave
| —
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 104.png]]
! style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{pcolor|Cubone|000}}
| Lonely
| Impish
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 133.png]]
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{pcolor|Eevee|000}}
| —
| Naive
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 152.png]]
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{pcolor|Chikorita|000}}
| —
| Docile
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 155.png]]
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{pcolor|Cyndaquil|000}}
| Timid
| —
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 158.png]]
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{pcolor|Totodile|000}}
| Naive
| Jolly
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 252.png]]
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{pcolor|Treecko|000}}
| Sassy
| Quirky
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 255.png]]
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{pcolor|Torchic|000}}
| Hasty
| Sassy
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 258.png]]
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{pcolor|Mudkip|000}}
| Calm
| Timid
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | [[File:MDP RT 300.png]]
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{pcolor|Skitty|000}}
| —
| Hasty
|}
After the player's character is determined, they then choose their partner Pokémon. The partner can only be any of the [[Starter Pokémon]] from the first three Generations, including {{p|Pikachu}}. However, the partner cannot be the same [[type]] as the player (although Eevee can evolve into the same type with a Stone).

===Non-player characters===
{{main|List of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team characters}}
* {{mdc|Gardevoir|1}} (Player's dreams) Eventually able to be recruited after helping out Gengar.
* {{mdc|Xatu|1}} ([[Hill of the Ancients]]) Stares into the sun all day, and can see into the future.
* {{p|Ninetales}} ([[Mt. Freeze]])
* {{p|Wynaut}} ([[Uproar Forest]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Uproar Forest]])
* {{p|Mankey}} ([[Uproar Forest]]) Helps build Team Base. Goes on strike, prompting the player to find {{DL|Food (Mystery Dungeon)|Chestnut}}s.
* {{p|Munchlax}} ([[Pokémon Square]]) Gives out the [[Munch Belt]] in exchange for {{OBP|food|Mystery Dungeon}} items.
* {{mdc|Butterfree|1}} ([[Tiny Woods]]) Sends the player on their first quest to rescue Caterpie.
* {{p|Spinda}} ([[Pokémon Square]]) Sends the player out to find the mirage Pokémon, {{p|Ho-Oh}}.

====Automatic recruits====
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Absol}}
* {{p|Smeargle}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Celebi}}

====Pokémon Square====
* [[Kecleon Shop|Kecleon brothers]]
* {{p|Persian}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Gulpin}}
* {{p|Snubbull}} → {{mdc|Granbull|1}}
* {{mdc|Lombre|1}}
* {{p|Magnemite}} ×2
* {{p|Jumpluff}} ×2

====Makuhita Dojo====
* {{p|Makuhita}}

====Whiscash Pond====
* {{mdc|Whiscash|1}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Metapod}}

====Pelipper Post Office====
* Pelipper Post Office
** {{mdc|Pelipper|1}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Diglett}} (son)
* {{p|Dugtrio}} (father)

====Rescue teams====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{md blue color}}; border: 5px solid #{{md red color}}"
! style= "color: #fff"|Team
! colspan="6" style= "color: #fff"|Members
|- style="background: #{{Psychic color}}"
| {{color2|000|Team A.C.T.}}
| [[File:MDP E 065.png]] {{pcolor|Alakazam|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 006.png]] {{pcolor|Charizard|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 248.png]] {{pcolor|Tyranitar|000}}
|- style="background: #{{Ghost color}}"
| {{color2|000|Team Meanies}}
| [[File:MDP E 094.png]] {{pcolor|Gengar|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 308.png]] {{pcolor|Medicham|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 023.png]] {{pcolor|Ekans|000}}
|- style="background: #{{Grass color}}"
| Team Shiftry
| [[File:MDP E 275.png]] {{mdc|Shiftry|1|c=000}}
| [[File:MDP E 274.png]] {{pcolor|Nuzleaf|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 274.png]] {{pcolor|Nuzleaf|000}}
|- style="background: #{{Water color}}"
| Team Constrictor
| [[File:MDP E 224.png]] {{pcolor|Octillery|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 073.png]] {{pcolor|Tentacruel|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 346.png]] {{pcolor|Cradily|000}}
|- style="background: #{{Water color}}"
| Team Hydro
| [[File:MDP E 009.png]] {{pcolor|Blastoise|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 160.png]] {{pcolor|Feraligatr|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 260.png]] {{pcolor|Swampert|000}}
|- style="background: #{{Rock color}}"
| Team Rumblerock
| [[File:MDP E 076.png]] {{pcolor|Golem|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 075.png]] {{pcolor|Graveler|000}}
| [[File:MDP E 075.png]] {{pcolor|Graveler|000}}
|}

====Bosses====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{md blue color}}; border: 5px solid #{{md red color}}"
! colspan="2" style= "color: #fff"|Boss
! style= "color: #fff"|Level
! style= "color: #fff"|Dungeon
|- rowspan="3" style="background: #{{md red color}}"
! colspan="4" style= "color: #fff"|Main Story
|- style="background: #{{Steel color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 227.png]]
| {{pcolor|Skarmory|000}}
| 10
| {{color2|000|Mt. Steel}}
|- style="background: #{{Ghost color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 094.png]] [[File:MDP RT 308.png]] [[File:MDP RT 023.png]]
| {{pcolor|Gengar|000}}, {{pcolor|Medicham|000}}, {{pcolor|Ekans|000}} ({{color2|000|Team Meanies}})
| 15 12 15
| {{color2|000|Sinister Woods}}
|- style="background: #{{Electric color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 145.png]]
| {{pcolor|Zapdos|000}}
| 25
| {{color2|000|Mt. Thunder|Mt. Thunder Peak}}
|- style="background: #{{Fire color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 146.png]]
| {{pcolor|Moltres|000}}
| 33
| {{color2|000|Mt. Blaze|Mt. Blaze Peak}}
|- style="background: #{{Ice color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 144.png]]
| {{pcolor|Articuno|000}}
| 33
| {{color2|000|Frosty Forest|Frosty Grotto}}
|- style="background: #{{Fighting color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 056.png]] [[File:MDP RT 056.png]] [[File:MDP RT 056.png]]
| {{pcolor|Mankey|000}} ×3
| 11
| {{color2|000|Uproar Forest}}
|- style="background: #{{Ground color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 383.png]]
| {{pcolor|Groudon|000}}
| 27
| {{color2|000|Magma Cavern|Magma Cavern Pit}}
|- style="background: #{{Dragon color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 384.png]]
| {{pcolor|Rayquaza|000}}
| 35
| {{color2|000|Sky Tower|Sky Tower Summit}}
|- rowspan="3" style="background: #{{md red color}}"
! colspan="4" | {{color|{{md blue color dark}}|Post-Story}}
|- style="background: #{{Water color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 382.png]]
| {{pcolor|Kyogre|000}}
| 25
| {{color2|000|Stormy Sea}}
|- style="background: #{{Rock color}}"
| [[File:MDP E 377.png]]
| {{pcolor|Regirock|000}}
| 18
| {{color2|000|Buried Relic}}
|- style="background: #{{Ice color}}"
| [[File:MDP E 378.png]]
| {{pcolor|Regice|000}}
| 23
| {{color2|000|Buried Relic}}
|- style="background: #{{Steel color}}"
| [[File:MDP E 379.png]]
| {{pcolor|Registeel|000}}
| 25
| {{color2|000|Buried Relic}}
|- style="background: #{{Dragon color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 381.png]]
| {{pcolor|Latios|000}}
| 30
| {{color2|000|Northern Range}}
|- style="background: #{{Fire color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 244.png]]
| {{pcolor|Entei|000}}
| 45
| {{color2|000|Fiery Field}}
|- style="background: #{{Electric color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 243.png]]
| {{pcolor|Raikou|000}}
| 45
| {{color2|000|Lightning Field}}
|- style="background: #{{Water color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 245.png]]
| {{pcolor|Suicune|000}}
| 45
| {{color2|000|Northwind Field}}
|- style="background: #{{Fire color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 250.png]]
| {{pcolor|Ho-Oh|000}}
| 50
| {{color2|000|Mt. Faraway}}
|- style="background: #{{Steel color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 385.png]]
| {{pcolor|Jirachi|000}}
| 40
| {{color2|000|Wish Cave}}
|- style="background: #{{Psychic color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 249.png]]
| {{pcolor|Lugia|000}}
| 30
| {{color2|000|Silver Trench}}
|- style="background: #{{Psychic color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 150.png]]
| {{pcolor|Mewtwo|000}}
| 40
| {{color2|000|Western Cave}}
|- style="background: #{{Psychic color}}"
| [[File:MDP RT 386.png]]
| {{pcolor|Deoxys|000}}
| 40
| {{color2|000|Meteor Cave}}
|}

==Wonder Mail exclusives==
Four dungeons are only available through [[Wonder Mail]] codes:
{| class="expandable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{md blue color}}; border: 5px solid #{{md red color}}"
|-
! "color: #fff"|Dungeon
! colspan="3" "color: #fff"|Wonder Mail Code
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{fire color}}" rowspan="2" | [[Oddity Cave]]
| <code>??MS</code>
| <code>CJ(...)?</code>
| <code>44?P</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>MF?8</code>
| <code>7J6R</code>
| <code>(...)M?1</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{flying color}}" rowspan="2" | [[Remains Island]]
| <code>??M4</code>
| <code>CJY?</code>
| <code>44?P</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>CF?8</code>
| <code>7J6R</code>
| <code>(...)M?1</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{water color}}" rowspan="2" | [[Marvelous Sea]]
| <code>??MH</code>
| <code>CJ(...)?</code>
| <code>44?P</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>CF?8</code>
| <code>7J6R</code>
| <code>(...)M?1</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{water color}}" rowspan="2" | [[Fantasy Strait]]
| <code>??M1</code>
| <code>CJY?</code>
| <code>44?P</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>HF?8</code>
| <code>7J6R</code>
| <code>(...)M?1</code>
|}

==Version-exclusive Pokémon==
Similar to the [[core series]] games, each version has its own [[game-exclusive Pokémon]]. They are:

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{MD Red color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{MD Red color light}};"
|-
! {{color|{{MD Red color dark}}|Red}}
|-
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{MD Red color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|349|Feebas|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentrytm|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|315|Roselia|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric|}}
|}
|}
|
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{MD Blue color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{MD Blue color light}};"
|-
! {{color|{{MD Blue color dark}}|Blue}}
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{MD Blue color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|129|Magikarp|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentrytm|131|Lapras|2|Water|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|190|Aipom|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|233|Porygon2|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric|}}
|}
|}
|}

===Wonder Mail codes===
Codes, such as these, may unlock the Pokémon on the opposite version.
{| class="expandable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{MD Blue color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #{{MD Red color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{MD Blue color dark}}|Pokémon}}
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{MD Blue color dark}}|Wonder Mail Code}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 190.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Aipom|000}}
| <code>4?N…</code>
| <code>W3+?</code>
| <code>??P?</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>♂M?P</code>
| <code>2?60</code>
| <code>M…?W</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 349.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Feebas|000}}
| <code>1?69</code>
| <code>♀JY?</code>
| <code>?X6Q</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>XJ?Q</code>
| <code>F4?6</code>
| <code>Q!?X</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 131.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Lapras|000}}
| <code>F?J?</code>
| <code>690?</code>
| <code>4Q6C</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>C!??</code>
| <code>8?66</code>
| <code>8Q?♀</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 129.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Magikarp|000}}
| <code>X??S</code>
| <code>??X?</code>
| <code>468?</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>♀+??</code>
| <code>9756</code>
| <code>SY??</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 226.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mantine|000}}
| <code>4??N</code>
| <code>22…?</code>
| <code>?Q6J</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>H3?♂</code>
| <code>8470</code>
| <code>JN?W</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 312.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Minun|000}}
| <code>F?RP</code>
| <code>F?…?</code>
| <code>4+7?</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>…R?H</code>
| <code>64?0</code>
| <code>R???</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 311.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Plusle|000}}
| <code>F?1C</code>
| <code>FK…?</code>
| <code>?878</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>3R?H</code>
| <code>6??6</code>
| <code>N7?W</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 137.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Porygon|000}}
| <code>F?43</code>
| <code>4?T?</code>
| <code>429H</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>90?7</code>
| <code>H56R</code>
| <code>8K?♀</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 233.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Red color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Porygon2|000}}
| <code>F?5N</code>
| <code>-QF?</code>
| <code>?+6!</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>?H??</code>
| <code>F?6R</code>
| <code>69?W</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDP E 315.png]]
| style="background: #{{MD Blue color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Roselia|000}}
| <code>F?4N</code>
| <code>+WT?</code>
| <code>?+6N</code>
|- style="background: #fff"
| <code>FR?J</code>
| <code>F?66</code>
| <code>85?W</code>
|}{{-}}

==Connectivity==
===Unknown Dungeon===
{{main|Unknown Dungeon (Mystery Dungeon)}}
A player with Blue Rescue Team can go to an {{OBP|Unknown Dungeon|Mystery Dungeon}} (found as an option on the main screen) through wireless communication with another player. When both players have contacted each other, they should close their DS and wait till they automatically finish a random dungeon and return an [[item]] and sometimes recruit a [[Pokémon]]. The player can open their DS whenever they want even if the other player has already opened theirs. Items received are usually rare. The player can go to the Unknown Dungeon however many times they like as long as the player has another player to communicate with.

===Rescuing===
The player can also go rescue another player who has fainted in a dungeon and prefers to await a rescue. The player can rescue from the title screen, or through [[Pelipper Post Office]]. The player should receive an SOS Mail from the other player through Wireless Mode or through a Password. When the player has received the SOS Mail, they can go rescue anytime they want. The player can go rescue by talking with {{p|Pelipper}} in the Post Office. The player who's awaiting rescue can cancel the wait, but the player who has already gotten the SOS Mail can rescue the other player and get a reward from Pelipper instead.

===Being rescued===
When the player faints in a certain dungeon, they can choose to send an SOS Mail to another player. While awaiting rescue, the player can explore on their current unlocked dungeons and can store items and [[Poké]] after completing the dungeon. The player can also organize their team members. The player is rescued when they receive an A-OK Mail. The player then may continue their exploration from the spot where they fainted. All items and Poké are restored. After the player completes or escapes from the dungeon, they may optionally (but are recommended to) go to Pelipper Post Office or the title screen to send a Thank-You Mail in thanks for the rescue. The player may also choose whether or not to reward the rescuer with one of their items.

===Pokémon Trozei!===
The wireless communications function can be used to communicate with [[Pokémon Trozei!]] along with other copies of Blue Rescue Team. Prize coins are awarded to the copy of Trozei! while an item is awarded to the copy of Blue Rescue Team.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/toroze/communication.html Pokémon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dungeon/communication.html Pokémon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/poketmon_dungeon/sub06.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref>

==Reception==
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team a score of 35 out of 40. {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Okay" 6.5/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/20/pokemon-mystery-dungeon-review Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Review - IGN]</ref> Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team hold a rating of 70.82%<ref>[https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/929408-pokemon-mystery-dungeon-red-rescue-team/index.html Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings]</ref> and 64.01%,<ref>[https://www.gamerankings.com/ds/929407-pokemon-mystery-dungeon-blue-rescue-team/index.html Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team for DS - GameRankings]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|GameRankings}}.

===Sales===
As of March 31, 2007, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team have sold 5.23 million copies worldwide, being 2.20 million from Red Rescue Team and 3.03 million from Blue Rescue Team.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2007/070427e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team sold 236,454 units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 112,898 from Red Rescue Team and 123,556 from Blue Rescue Team, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 51.38% and 48.99% respectively. By December 31, 2006, the end of their 59th week, they had sold 1,458,314 copies, being 714,324 from Red Rescue Team and 743,990 from Blue Rescue Team.

{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Red Rescue Team''
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{MD Red color dark}}; background:#{{MD Red color}}"
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Total units sold
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| November 20, 2005
| 3rd
| 112,898
| 112,898
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| November 27, 2005
| 7th
| 57,143
| 170,041
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| December 4, 2005
| 5th
| 39,267
| 209,307
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4
| December 11, 2005
| 9th
| 61,648
| 270,955
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5
| December 18, 2005
| 6th
| 84,669
| 355,624
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6
| December 25, 2005
| 6th
| 156,430
| 512,054
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7
| January 1, 2006
| 12th
| -
| 558,456
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8
| January 8, 2006
| 10th
| 48,729
| 607,185
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9
| January 15, 2006
| 15th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 10
| January 22, 2006
| 15th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 11
| January 29, 2006
| 23rd
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 12
| February 5, 2006
| 22nd
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 13
| February 12, 2006
| 24th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 14
| February 19, 2006
| 27th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 15
| February 26, 2006
| 43rd
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 16
| March 5, 2006
| 41st
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 17
| March 12, 2006
| 34th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 18
| March 19, 2006
| 37th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 19
| March 26, 2006
| 43rd
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 59
| December 31, 2006
| -
| -
| 714,324
|-
| style="background:#{{MD Red color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" |
|}
|
''Blue Rescue Team''
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{MD Blue color dark}}; background:#{{MD Blue color}}"
! style="background:#{{MD Blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{MD Blue color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{MD Blue color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{MD Blue color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{MD Blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Total units sold
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| November 20, 2005
| 2nd
| 123,556
| 123,556
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| November 27, 2005
| 9th
| 50,309
| 173,865
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| December 4, 2005
| 7th
| 35,093
| 208,959
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4
| December 11, 2005
| 6th
| 64,475
| 273,434
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5
| December 18, 2005
| 7th
| 80,484
| 353,918
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6
| December 25, 2005
| 5th
| 157,786
| 511,704
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7
| January 1, 2006
| 10th
| 61,154
| 572,858
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8
| January 8, 2006
| 9th
| 57,065
| 629,923
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9
| January 15, 2006
| 14th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 10
| January 22, 2006
| 14th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 11
| January 29, 2006
| 22nd
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 12
| February 5, 2006
| 21st
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 13
| February 12, 2006
| 23rd
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 14
| February 19, 2006
| 24th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 15
| February 26, 2006
| 40th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 16
| March 5, 2006
| 38th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 17
| March 12, 2006
| 30th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 18
| March 19, 2006
| 31st
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 19
| March 26, 2006
| 44th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 59
| December 31, 2006
| -
| -
| 743,990
|-
| style="background:#{{MD Blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" |
|}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
PMD Red Rescue Team Logo JP.png|Japanese Red Rescue Team logo
PMD Blue Rescue Team Logo JP.png|Japanese Blue Rescue Team logo
PMD Red Rescue Team Logo EN.png|English Red Rescue Team logo
PMD Blue Rescue Team Logo EN.png|English Blue Rescue Team logo
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* In the original Japanese release of Blue Rescue Team, a bug would wipe data from any [[Game Boy Advance]] game in the [[Nintendo DS]]'s second slot that was not Red Rescue Team. This was fixed in all subsequent releases.
* These are the first games that allow the player to understand what Pokémon are saying.
* These are the first games in the franchise to allow [[move duplication|the same move to be learned more than once at one time]] without a glitch.
* The [[Generation IV]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{p|Munchlax}} is obtainable in these games through hacking, despite the fact that the games only contain Pokémon from the first three generations.
* These games feature the most {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in a [[Generation IV|generation that has not been released at the time]] with five. There are statues of {{p|Weavile}}, {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}}, and {{p|Lucario}}; and Munchlax is an NPC in the game.
* These are the only paired games to be released on separate [[:Category:Game systems|handheld consoles]].
* Red Rescue Team was the last Pokémon game released on the Game Boy Advance, and the last Pokémon game to be released on a Game Boy system.
* The box arts of the games are linked. The blue rescue team is looking at the red rescue team through a hole in the ground. Also, Mudkip throws a rock in it which can be seen on the other box.
* These are the first Pokémon games outside the [[core series]] to get a remake, in the form of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{MD Red color}}|bordercolor={{MD Blue color light}}
|ja={{tt|ポケモン不思議のダンジョン赤の救助隊|ポケモンふしぎのダンジョンあかのきゅうじょたい}} {{tt|ポケモン不思議のダンジョン青の救助隊|ポケモンふしぎのダンジョンあおのきゅうじょたい}}
|fr=Pokémon Donjon Mystère: Équipe De Secours Rouge Pokémon Donjon Mystère: Équipe De Secours Bleue
|de=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Rot Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Blau
|it=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Squadra Rossa Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Squadra Blu
|es=Pokémon Mundo misterioso: Equipo de rescate rojo Pokémon Mundo misterioso: Equipo de rescate azul
|ko={{tt|포켓몬 불가사의 던전: 파랑 구조대|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team}}}}

==See also==
* [[Mystery Dungeon game mechanics]]

==References==
<references/>

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Ryme City

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PLMMJ: /* In the movie */

{{Infobox location
|image=Ryme City artwork.png
|type=city
|slogan=A Place of Harmony Between Humans and Pokémon
|location_name=Ryme City
|japanese_name=ライムシティ
|translated_name=Ryme City
|location=Unknown
|region=Unknown
|generation={{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}}
|mapdisplay=no
}}

'''Ryme City''' (Japanese: '''ライムシティ''' ''Ryme City'') is the setting of the game {{ga|Detective Pikachu}} and {{mov|Detective Pikachu|the movie of the same name}}.

Home to many people and Pokémon, the city is most famous for the annual [[Pokémon Carnival]], its largest festival which attracts world-class ships such as the [[S.S. Prime Treasure]] to observe it. It is also connected by a ferry service which runs once a day to [[Cappucci Island]]. The [[Pokémon Comprehensive Laboratory]], which researches the abilities of Pokémon and has developed various inventions, is located on a mountain pass to the northwest of the city.

Although its location relative to other [[region]]s is unknown, the mention of [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, [[Pokémon Ranger]]s, [[Pokémon Contest]]s, and the [[Alola]] region indicate that it is located in the same {{pkmn|world}} as the [[core series]] games.

==Places of interest==
===Tahnti Station===
{{main|Vicinity of Tahnti Station}}
Tahnti Station is an underground train station located outside [[Tahnti Park]]. [[Tim Goodman]] arrives in Ryme City through Tahnti Station. The first part of Chapter 1 takes place outside of it, above ground.

===Tahnti Park===
{{main|Tahnti Park}}
Tahnti Park is a park home to various species of Pokémon located southeast of the central square. The second part of Chapter 1 takes place here.

===Baker Detective Agency===
{{main|Baker Detective Agency}}
The Baker Detective Agency is located on the second floor of a building south of Tahnti Park in Ryme City, above the [[Hi-Hat Café]]. It is first visited at the end of Chapter 1.

===Harry's apartment===
Tim and Pikachu stay in [[Harry Goodman|his father]]'s apartment over the course of the story. It is first visited at the beginning of Chapter 2.

===Litwick Cave===
{{main|Litwick Cave}}
Litwick Cave is one of Ryme City's famous spots, popular with tourists as well as with couples. Most of Chapter 2 takes place here.

===Hi-Hat Café===
{{main|Hi-Hat Café}}
The Hi-Hat Café is located on the first floor of a building south of Tahnti Park in Ryme City, below the [[Baker Detective Agency]]. It is first visited at the end of Chapter 2.

===Fine Park===
{{main|Fine Park}}
Fine Park was an amusement park located in Ryme City. Although it was closed down following an incident a year prior to the events of the game involving a {{p|Charizard}}, a few Pokémon still remain there. Most of Chapter 5 takes place here.

===GNN===
{{main|GNN}}
GNN is a popular local television station headquartered in Ryme City. Most of Chapter 6 takes place here.

===Ryme Wharf===
{{main|Ryme Wharf}}
Ryme Wharf is the city's western port, located in the southwest of the city. Goods from all over the world are stored in the many warehouses located around the area. Most of Chapter 7 takes place here.

===Central Square===
{{main|Central Square}}
Ryme City's central square is located in the middle of the city. During the city's annual Pokémon Carnival, each of the three routes meet here. Most of Chapter 9 takes place here.

===Ryme University===
'''Ryme University''' (Japanese: '''ライム{{tt|大学|だいがく}}''' ''Ryme University'') is a university mentioned to be located in the eastern part of the city. Having passed its admissions test, Tim plans to attend the university in the fall. One of the routes for the Pokémon Carnival passes through the university.

===Ryme Central Station===
'''Ryme Central Station''' (Japanese: '''ライム{{tt|中央駅|ちゅうおうえき}}''' ''Ryme Central Station'') is a station mentioned to be the destination of one of the routes for the Pokémon Carnival.

===Ryme Botanical Garden===
The '''Ryme Botanical Garden''' (Japanese: '''ライム{{tt|植物園|しょくぶつえん}}''' ''Ryme Botanical Garden'') is a botanical garden mentioned to be located in the northwestern part of the city. One of the routes for the Pokémon Carnival passes through the garden.

===West Building===
The '''West Building''' (Japanese: '''ウェストビル''' ''West Building'') is a building mentioned to be located in the western part of the city. One of the routes for the Pokémon Carnival passes by the building.

==In the movie==
[[File:Ryme City Detective Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Ryme City in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'']]
Ryme City is the main setting of ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''. Ryme City was founded by [[Howard Clifford]] as a utopia where [[human]]s and Pokémon could live and work together side by side. Unlike other [[region]]s, Pokémon do not live in the wild and being a [[Pokémon Trainer]], taking part in a [[Pokémon battle]] and using [[Poké Ball]]s are prohibited.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In the Pokémon Today newspaper given away for free in Japan, Ryme City is romanized as "Lime City".

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color light}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French, German, Italian, Spanish, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese Romanian, Slovak, Swedish, Turkish
| Ryme City
| Same as its Japanese and English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 萊姆市 / 莱姆市 ''Láimǔ Shì''
| Transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan=2| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 萊姆市 ''Lòihmóuh Síh''{{tt|*|Game}}
| Mandarin-based transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 瑞美市 ''Seuihméih Síh''{{tt|*|Movie}}
| Mandarin-based transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Arabic
| رايم سيتي ''Ryme City''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Basque
| Ryme hiri
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bulgarian
| Райм Сити ''Raym Siti''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| European Portuguese
| Cidade de Ryme
| Same as its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Greek
| Πόλη Ράιμ ''Póli Ráim'' Πόλη Ραϊμ ''Póli Raïm''
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hebrew
| ראים סיטי ''Raim Siti''
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Indonesian
| Kota Ryme
| Same as its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 라임시티 ''Ryme City''
| Transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Khmer
| ក្រុង Ryme ''krong Ryme''
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Lithuanian
| Raim Miestas
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Malaysian
| Bandar Ryme
| Same as its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Polish
| Miasto Ryme
| Same as its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Райм-Сити ''Raym-Siti''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Serbian
| Rajm Siti
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ukrainian
| Рима-сіті ''Ryma-siti''
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| ไรม์ ซิตี้ ''Ryme City''
| Same as its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Thành phố Ryme
| Same as its English name
|}

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[[zh:萊姆市]]

Walking Pokémon

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PLMMJ: /* In the anime */

[[File:LGPE Walking Pokémon.png|thumb|350px|Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] illustrating the concept]]
'''Walking Pokémon''' are Pokémon that walk alongside their {{pkmn|Trainer}} when they normally would be inside their [[Poké Ball]]s outside of battle.

A walking Pokémon will follow behind its Trainer much like [[Stat Trainers|partner Trainers]] do, and can be interacted with if the player turns back and talks to them. The first game that this appeared in was {{game|Yellow}} on the [[Game Boy]]. This feature also appears in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, and to a greater extent {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} for the [[Nintendo DS]]. Walking and ridable Pokémon appear in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. Pokémon walking alongside Trainers has appeared many times in the anime series as well as the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Yellow===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
[[File:Pokémon Yellow shop worker.png|frame|{{p|Pikachu}} following the {{player}}]]
In {{game|Yellow}}, when the player runs into [[Professor Oak]] at the entrance of [[Pallet Town]], a [[wild Pokémon|wild Pikachu]] appears and attacks Oak, and Oak is forced to capture it to keep the player out of danger. Back in the lab, {{ga|Blue}} will obtain an {{p|Eevee}}, the Pokémon originally intended for the player. Professor Oak will then give the player the {{p|Pikachu}} he caught. Pikachu refuses to stay in its Poké Ball and insists on following the player around.

By turning around and talking to the Pikachu, the player can learn how it feels and thinks about the player. At the beginning of the game, Pikachu is unhappy to be stuck with the player as a Trainer. By using it in lots of battles and keeping it healthy, however, it will change its attitude towards the player. Pikachu displays a variety of expressions, from anger to shock to fear to love, as it reacts to the player and its surroundings. If Pikachu is traded to another game, evolved, and traded back, it will no longer follow the player.
[[File:Spr Y Red Pikachu.png|frame|left|Pikachu's status screen]]
Pikachu has many expressions, and some events will trigger certain expressions. For example, when it first meets the player, Pikachu is not happy to see the player, and will sometimes turn its back towards them. If the player decides to speak to Pikachu, a small image of Pikachu's current emotion will pop up. The image also shows how much the Pikachu [[friendship|likes]] the player. Further on in the game, Pikachu will begin to like the player, and smile at them. When Pikachu enters the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], it will fall in love with a {{p|Clefairy}}, changing its expression again. When first going into the [[Sea Cottage]], [[Bill]] was experimenting with his cellular teleportation device when he was accidentally turned into a {{p|Clefairy}}. Pikachu will run to him and exchange confused looks. After he is rescued, and transported back to his original self, Pikachu will have a look of shock. Pikachu will also change its expression when it is inflicted with a [[status condition]], such as poison, where Pikachu will feel sick, or under sleep conditions, where Pikachu will be asleep. In [[Pewter City]]'s Pokémon Center, there is a {{p|Jigglypuff}} that will {{m|sing}} a lullaby if talked to, and Pikachu will fall asleep and not move unless awakened by the player. The center's nurse will also comment on Pikachu's sleep if talked to. When entering the [[Pokémon Tower]], Pikachu will feel scared and shudder fearfully. If the player uses a fishing rod, then checks Pikachu, it will appear with a bucket over its head. Besides showing Pikachu's emotions and friendship, the image can also show several other 'events' such as when Pikachu learns {{m|Thunderbolt}}, where it will shock the player. Also, if the player tries to use a [[Thunder Stone]] on it, it will shake its head in refusal.

If the player character jumps over a ledge and leaves Pikachu above it for a short while, Pikachu will start to dance.

===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum===
{{main|Amity Square}}
[[File:Amity Square Pokémon following Pt.png|thumb|{{p|Infernape}} following the {{player}}]]
Amity Square, located on the north side of [[Hearthome City]] in [[Sinnoh]], allows several select Pokémon to follow the player around within its borders. An expansion on the concept introduced in Yellow, Amity Square allows the player's Pokémon to pick up [[Accessory|Accessories]] for [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contests]] and [[Berry|Berries]], which vary depending on which Pokémon is allowed in.

Only 11 of the 493 Pokémon are allowed into Amity Square in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}: {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Buneary}}, and {{p|Happiny}}. These Pokémon typically have some appearance elsewhere in Sinnoh, or are regarded as popular Pokémon in the franchise; most have somewhat of a mascot status due to appearing under the ownership of a main character of the {{pkmn|anime}}.

In {{game|Platinum}}, nine additional Pokémon are allowed into Amity Square: the Sinnoh region's [[starter Pokémon]] and their evolutions. In addition, Amity Square itself has been redesigned and expanded.

===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
{{incomplete|needs=List of accessories by location}}
[[File:HGSS Walking Pokémon.png|thumb|350px|Art from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
[[File:Baoba.png|thumb|left|{{Shiny|Shininess}} is maintained in the overworld sprites.]]
Walking Pokémon return to their former prominence in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, being able to walk with players throughout the entire game.

Though the fact that the starter Pokémon is the first Pokémon that this is allowed for mimics {{game|Yellow}} in a way, unlike Yellow, the starter is not the only one able to follow, and any Pokémon obtained by the player can be in this position provided it is the first in the [[party]].

If a walking Pokémon knows a move that can be used on the field, such as {{m|Cut}} or {{m|Headbutt}}, and the correct Badge has been earned (for HM moves), it will be shown to use the move in the overworld when the player comes upon its respective obstacle. When sent into battle, like Red's Pikachu, it will appear from the side rather than from a Poké Ball. Also, when the walking Pokémon faints, the next Pokémon in the party takes its place as the walking Pokémon.

There are few instances wherein the first Pokémon in the party will not follow players. For example, riding a [[bicycle]] will send the Pokémon back to its [[Poké Ball]]. This will also cause it to be sent out from its Poké Ball when a battle begins, instead of just appearing from the side. Certain locations, such as [[Blackthorn Gym]] and the [[Global Terminal]], also prohibit the walking Pokémon from following players. Large Pokémon, such as {{p|Wailord}}, will be sent back to their Poké Balls as well when entering most buildings, as they are too large.

Much like in other games, it is possible to interact with the Pokémon. Checking the Pokémon will cause a small image of its current mood to pop up, as in Yellow. Unlike in Yellow, however, the mood is restricted to the thought bubble above the Pokémon's head. The walking Pokémon will also sometimes interact with the overworld, such as an {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu|event Pichu}} becoming interested in [[Spiky-eared Pichu|a wild Pichu from the past]] in [[Ilex Forest]], or an event {{p|Arceus}} allowing players to obtain a member of the [[creation trio]] at level 1. Walking Pokémon will occasionally pick up [[accessory|accessories]], depending on the location it found the item. In some cases, the Pokémon will refuse to hand over the item it has picked up, and will remain angry at the player for a while after trying to take it. Certain Pokémon will react in a unique way if spoken to in a certain place. For example, speaking to a {{p|Sudowoodo}} on Route 36 will cause it to imitate a tree. When the player calls {{ga|Lyra}} or {{ga|Ethan}}, they will give information on which Pokémon will react to the player's current location.

Some Pokémon will react either happily or unhappily depending on the environment they're in. For example, Fire-type Pokémon react unhappily if they are forced to walk in water on a beach. The game then states that the Pokémon doesn't like to get wet feet. The game also states that Fire-type Pokémon will appear unhappy for some reason if they are forced to enter a rainy route. Grass-type Pokémon will react unhappily if they are in icy terrains, such as [[Ice Path]], or hotter places, such as [[Blackthorn Gym]].

Sometimes, the walking Pokémon will find a [[Shiny Leaf]], a very rare item, while they walk on certain [[routes]]. When it is found by a Pokémon, it will have no apparent presence other than in that Pokémon's status screen. Once five Shiny Leaves are found, Lyra/Ethan will make a [[Leaf Crown]] out of the Shiny Leaves, which adds a star on the player's Trainer card.

====Non-player characters====
Certain [[non-player characters]] also let their Pokémon follow them around. {{p|Marill}} follows {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} throughout the character's encounters with the player. [[Lance]] is accompanied by his {{p|Dragonite}} during his raid on the [[Team Rocket HQ]]. [[Magnus]] is followed by his faithful {{p|Poliwrath}} during his tour of the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]. As a testament to his changed attitudes towards training his partners, {{ga|Silver}}'s stolen [[starter Pokémon]] is let out of its Poké Ball during their training in the [[Dragon's Den]]. Notably, like the player's own walking Pokémon, those that are seen being sent into battle are correctly shown entering from the side of the screen rather than emerging from a Poké Ball.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:HGSS Prerelease Ethan Lyra.png|{{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}} with their {{p|Chikorita}} and {{p|Marill}}, respectively
File:Teddiursa and Gold.png|{{p|Teddiursa}} is happy
File:HGSS Prerelease Larvitar sad.png|{{p|Larvitar}} is unhappy
File:HGSS Prerelease Walking Wobbuffet.png|{{p|Wobbuffet}} has an [[item]]
</gallery>

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
{{main|Humilau City}}
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, in the northwest of Humilau City, there is a house the player can visit. Inside is a {{tc|Madame|Socialite}} who has a {{p|Mienfoo}}. She will ask the player to walk her Mienfoo, and if the player accepts, the Mienfoo will follow the player entirely around the building in the manner of a walking Pokémon from the previous generations. If the player walks with Mienfoo until it is satisfied, the Socialite will give the player a {{i|Pearl}} as a reward. However, if they quit before Mienfoo is satisfied, she will not give them an item and they will be unable to walk Mienfoo until the next day.

===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
While the player themselves cannot walk with their own Pokémon, they are able to interact and play with multiple Pokémon found on the overworld. [[Hau]]'s [[Starter Pokémon]] is often seen outside its Poké Ball, and Hau will lead with it, using a special animation where it appears without being released from its ball, until it reaches its final evolutionary form. According to the [[Ultra Recon Squad]], {{pkmn|Trainer}}s from [[Ultra Space]] typically do not keep their Pokémon in Poké Balls, as shown by Ultra Sun's {{tc|Ultra Forest Kartenvoy}}s. The Recon Squad take to using [[Beast Ball]]s after studying [[Alola]]n culture.

===Pokémon: Lets Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
The ability for Pokémon from the player's party to follow the player around returned in this title. The player can ride certain larger Pokémon, including {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, and {{p|Dragonite}}. In addition, their {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}}, {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|P}}/{{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|E}}, can always be seen riding on their shoulder or head regardless of what Pokémon they have selected to follow them. In some cases, certain Pokémon will give distinct reactions to certain objects.

====List of Ridable Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Additional effects
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|006|Charizard}}
| {{p|Charizard}}
| Fly over obstacles{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}} Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|053|Persian}}
| {{p|Persian}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|059|Arcanine}}
| {{p|Arcanine}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|068|Machamp}}
| {{p|Machamp}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|078|Rapidash}}
| {{p|Rapidash}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|085|Dodrio}}
| {{p|Dodrio}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|093|Haunter}}
| {{p|Haunter}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|095|Onix}}
| {{p|Onix}}
| Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|111|Rhyhorn}}
| {{p|Rhyhorn}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|112|Rhydon}}
| {{p|Rhydon}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|115|Kangaskhan}}
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|121|Starmie}}
| {{p|Starmie}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|128|Tauros}}
| {{p|Tauros}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|130|Gyarados}}
| {{p|Gyarados}}
| While using [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]]
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|131|Lapras}}
| {{p|Lapras}}
| While using [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]]
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|142|Aerodactyl}}
| {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| Fly over obstacles{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}} Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|143|Snorlax}}
| {{p|Snorlax}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}"
| {{MSP/PE|149|Dragonite}}
| {{p|Dragonite}}
| Fly over obstacles{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}} Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}}
|}

===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, after completing the third trial in the Master Dojo, [[Mustard]] will allow the Pokémon in the player’s first party slot to follow them around the [[Isle of Armor]]. Some will even follow the player into the water if they are a [[Water-type]] Pokémon capable of swimming or if they are a [[Flying-type]] Pokémon or Pokémon capable of flying or levitating. Otherwise, Pokémon that do not follow these attributes will disappear if the player enters the water, but will reappear once the player reaches land. The speed at which Pokémon move will vary from individual Pokémon. This feature can be toggled off by an NPC in the [[Master Dojo]] if the player so wishes.

The feature carries over to the [[Crown Tundra]] once the player reaches [[Freezington]] and meets the mayor for the first time, who will give the player the right to have the first Pokémon in their party follow them around the Crown Tundra. The same features from the Isle of Armor carry over, and likewise, the feature can be toggled off by an NPC in Freezington.

Walking Pokémon is exclusive to the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra locations, and does not carry over to mainland Galar.

==In spin-off games==
[[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]
===Pokémon GO===
{{main|Buddy Pokémon}}
In [[Pokémon GO]], the player can walk with one of their Pokémon as a Buddy Pokémon in order to earn [[Candy]] for that Pokémon's evolutionary family.
{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Dawn and Piplup BW.png|thumb|250px|Piplup riding on Dawn's head]]
Several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} walk with their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s outside of their [[Poké Ball]]s in the {{pkmn|anime}}, the most obvious of which is [[Ash's Pikachu]]. On Ash's first day as a Trainer, Pikachu adamantly refused to go back into his Poké Ball after being sent out from it in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], and afterward revealed to Ash that he did not like being inside the Ball. Although Ash insisted Pikachu to go inside for protection against the angry flock of {{p|Spearow}}, Pikachu still did not. Pikachu has not been inside of his, or any, Poké Ball since then, except for ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', where he was confined in one of {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s Mewtwo Balls.

[[Misty's Togepi]] is another Pokémon in the anime famous for never being [[recall]]ed to a Poké Ball, and even more notably, having never been seen to be in a Poké Ball at all. Ash found it as an {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Grampa Canyon]] in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', and it was cared for by {{an|Brock}} until it was stolen by {{TRT}}, subsequently hatching in {{an|Misty}}'s arms. It served as a companion to Pikachu throughout the series from its debut until Misty's departure, and was eventually {{pkmn2|released}} by Misty in ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]''. Some do not count it as a walking Pokémon since it never had ''any'' Poké Ball, even though it acted like a [[caught Pokémon]].

[[Dawn's Piplup]] is also a walking Pokémon. Though he was seen more often inside his Poké Ball at the beginning of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', since ''[[DP060|Journey To The Unown!]]'', Dawn often carries him around in her arms. In some episodes, Piplup is shown to ride on either her head or her shoulder. Unlike Pikachu, Piplup has not indicated that he has ever had a problem with staying inside his Poké Ball, and he will be [[recall]]ed before being used in [[Pokémon Contest]]s so his entrance can be enhanced with the use of [[Ball Capsule]] and [[Seal]]s.

[[File:Axew Iris hair.png|thumb|left|250px|Axew riding in Iris's hair]]
[[Iris's Axew]] is another walking Pokémon, as instead of staying in a Poké Ball, he enjoys staying in Iris's hair. When the {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}} first presented him to Iris, he was seen in a basket without a Poké Ball around it.

[[Clemont's Dedenne]] is another walking Pokémon to {{ashfr|Ash's group}}, usually appearing in {{an|Bonnie}}'s bag. While Dedenne was officially caught by Clemont, he caught Dedenne on Bonnie's request and allows her to take care of it. Clemont even left Dedenne in Bonnie's possession while he returned to [[Lumiose Gym]] to train for his battle with Ash.

In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', all of Ash's classmates at the [[Pokémon School]] have at least one or two walking Pokémon alongside them, including [[Lana's Popplio]], [[Mallow's Tsareena]], [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]], [[Kiawe's Turtonator]], [[Snowy]], [[Sophocles's Charjabug]], [[Kiawe's Marowak]], [[Sandy]], and the Mythical Pokémon {{TP|Mallow|Shaymin}}, although it was still a wild Pokémon as it was being taken care of. Ash himself has most of his Alolan Pokémon outside with him, including {{AP|Rowlet}}, who usually sleeps in his backpack, {{AP|Lycanroc}}, {{AP|Torracat}}, the Ultra Beast {{AP|Poipole}}, and the Mythical Pokémon {{AP|Meltan}}.

[[Goh's Raboot]] and {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} are another group of walking Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' as they usually stay out with [[Goh]]. Also, Ash himself gets another walking Pokémon in his {{AP|Riolu}} as he usually let it stay outside its Poké Ball until it evolved.

Several of Team Rocket's Pokémon travel with them out of their Poké Ball. As a running gag, [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] emerges from his Poké Ball frequently, without his Trainer's asking, and often at inappropriate times. Also, [[James's Chimecho]] and {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} have often been outside of their Poké Balls.

{{MTR}} is the only walking Pokémon in the anime who does not have a Trainer while spending prolonged time with humans; as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are his teammates assigned to him by [[Giovanni]] rather than officially owning him. As seen several times in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' and during ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Poké Balls will draw Meowth inside for a capture attempt, showing that he is still a [[wild Pokémon]]. In his case, however, he attempts to break out immediately every time.

===List of walking Pokémon in the anime===
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{MTR}}
| None
| ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Giovanni's Persian]]
| {{an|Giovanni}}
| ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}'s {{p|Farfetch'd}}
| {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}
| ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Togetic]] as a {{p|Togepi}}
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]]
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mimey]]
| {{Delia}}
| ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sparky]]
| [[Ritchie]]
| ''[[EP078|A Friend in Deed!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Gastly}}
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Bailey|Belle and Bella}}
| [[Bailey]]
| ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Falkner]]'s {{p|Hoothoot}}
| [[Falkner]]
| ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer With Fire!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]]
| [[Jessie]]
| ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Lisa|M03}}'s {{p|Aipom}}
| {{OBP|Lisa|M03}}
| ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Whitney]]'s {{p|Clefairy}}
| [[Whitney]]
| ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Dr. Anna|Mimi}}
| [[Dr. Anna]]
| ''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Morty's Gengar]]
| [[Morty]]
| ''[[EP183|A Ghost of a Chance]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Little Miss]]
| {{jo|Marina}}
| ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Brittany (EP243)|Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff]]
| {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}
| ''[[EP243|Same Old Song and Dance]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Larvitar]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Harrison's Houndoom]]
| {{jo|Harrison}}
| ''[[EP265|Pop Goes the Sneasel]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Peeko]]
| [[Mr. Briney]]
| ''[[AG018|On a Wingull and a Prayer]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Thatcher]]'s {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}
| [[Thatcher]]
| ''[[AG038|A Different Kind of Misty!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Julie]]'s {{p|Furret}}
| [[Julie]]
| ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Julie's {{p|Numel}}
| Julie
| ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Dr. Abby|Johnny}}
| [[Dr. Abby]]
| ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mr. Morita]]'s {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| [[Mr. Morita]]
| ''[[AG064|True Blue Swablu!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Guy|AG066}}'s {{p|Exploud}}
| {{OBP|Guy|AG066}}
| ''[[AG066|Exploud and Clear!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Brodie]]'s {{p|Ditto}}
| [[Brodie]]
| ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[James's Chimecho]]
| [[James]]
| ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{ho|Kelly}}'s {{p|Grumpig}}
| {{ho|Kelly}}
| ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Silver (HS18)|Silver]]'s {{p|Chikorita}}
| [[Silver (HS18)|Silver]]
| ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Samantha]]'s {{p|Mawile}}
| [[Samantha]]
| ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Kimmy Shoney|Tokin}}
| [[Kimmy Shoney]]
| ''[[AG112|Showdown At Linoone]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Morrison's Metang]] as a {{p|Beldum}}
| [[Morrison]]
| ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Tyson's Meowth]]
| {{ho|Tyson}}
| ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Azurill]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Queen Ilene]]'s {{p|Mime Jr.}}
| [[Queen Ilene]]
| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[James's Mime Jr.]]
| [[James]]
| ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Keenan]]'s {{p|Sudowoodo}}
| [[Keenan]]
| ''[[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Ada|AG184}}'s {{p|Chatot}}
| {{OBP|Ada|AG184}}
| ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Yoko|DP037}}'s {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| {{OBP|Yoko|DP037}}
| ''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Paris]]'s {{p|Lopunny}}
| [[Paris]]
| ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Newton Graceland]]'s {{p|Shieldon}}
| [[Newton Graceland]]
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Angie]]'s {{p|Shinx}}
| [[Angie]]
| ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{EF|Aaron}}'s {{p|Skorupi}}
| {{EF|Aaron}}
| ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Officer Jenny|Buddy]]
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| ''[[DP115|Stealing the Conversation!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Iris's Axew]]
| {{an|Iris}}
| ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Fennel's Munna]]
| [[Fennel]]
| ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Luke's Zorua]]
| [[Luke]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Luke's {{p|Golett}}
| Luke
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Cameron's Lucario]]
| {{un|Cameron}}
| ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Eevee}}
| [[Virgil]]
| ''[[BW102|Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Helioptile}}
| [[Alexa]]
| ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Clemont's Dedenne]]
| {{an|Clemont}}
| ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sanpei's Greninja]]
| [[Sanpei]]
| ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom]]'
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Chespie]]
| [[Mairin]]
| ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Korrina's Lucario]]
| {{an|Korrina}}
| ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mirror Ash]]'s {{p|Pikachu}}
| [[Mirror Ash]]
| ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mirror Clemont]]'s {{p|Dedenne}}
| [[Mirror Clemont]]
| ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Lysandre's Pyroar]]
| [[Lysandre]]
| ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Lana's Primarina]] as a {{p|Popplio}}
| {{an|Lana}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Incineroar]] as a {{p|Litten}}/{{p|Torracat}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mallow's Tsareena]]
| {{an|Mallow}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]]
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Kiawe's Turtonator]]
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Lycanroc]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM002|The Guardian Challenge!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Rowlet]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Snowy]]
| {{an|Lillie}}
| ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] as a {{p|Charjabug}}
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| ''[[SM026|So Long, Sophocles!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Gladion's Umbreon]]
| {{an|Gladion}}
| ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry! ]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
| {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash (M20)}}
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Verity]]'s {{p|Piplup}}
| [[Verity]]
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sorrel]]'s {{p|Lucario}}
| [[Sorrel]]
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Cross]]'s {{p|Lycanroc}}
| [[Cross]]
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Kiawe's Marowak]]
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{an|Professor Burnet}}'s {{p|Munchlax}}
| {{an|Professor Burnet}}
| ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Naganadel]] as a {{p|Poipole}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ilima]]'s {{p|Eevee}}
| [[Ilima]]
| ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Acerola|Mimikins}}
| [[Acerola]]
| ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Toren]]'s {{p|Chansey}}
| [[Toren]]
| ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Risa]]'s {{p|Eevee}}
| [[Risa]]
| ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sandy]]
| {{an|Lana}}
| ''[[Where Are You Going, Eevee?#Episode 1|Where Are You Going, Eevee? Episode 1]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Melmetal]] as a {{p|Meltan}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM106|Evolving Research!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Professor Cerise's Yamper]]
| [[Chloe]]
| ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Goh's Cinderace]] as a {{p|Scorbunny}} and {{p|Raboot}}
| [[Goh]]
| ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Lucario]] as a {{p|Riolu}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Goh's Sobble]]
| [[Goh]]
| ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''
|}

==In the manga==
{{incomplete|section|Pokémon Adventures}}
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
{{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} have a {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} who are kept out of their Poké Balls.

====List of walking Pokémon in the Ash and Pikachu manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Togepi]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''[[SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!]]''
|}

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he met under the floorboards of his house.

====List of walking Pokémon in The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP}}
| {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}
| ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]''
|}

===In the movie adaptations===
Similar to the anime, several Pokémon have walked with their Trainers.

====List of walking Pokémon in the movie adaptations====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Togepi]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| ''{{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Iris's Axew]]
| {{an|Iris}}
| ''{{ma|White—Victini and Zekrom}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Clemont's Dedenne]]
| {{an|Clemont}}
| ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20}}
| {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}
| ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Verity]]'s {{p|Piplup}}
| [[Verity]]
| ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}''
|}

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
Similar to the anime, Ash and Dawn have owned walking Pokémon.

====List of walking Pokémon in the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| [[PDP01]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| [[PDP02]]
|}

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
[[Shu]] has a {{TP|Shu|Pikachu}} who is kept outside of his Poké Ball.

====List of walking Pokémon in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Shu's Pikachu]]
| [[Shu]]
| ''[[GDZ01|Shu and Pikachu's Debut!]]''
|}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{PPM|Red}} has some Pokémon that he kept outside of their Poké Balls.

====List of walking Pokémon in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Clefairy]]
| {{PPM|Red}}
| ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon, Clefairy!!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Pikachu]]
| Red
| ''[[PM003|Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Togepi]]
| Red
| ''[[PM066|Hatch the Pokémon Egg!!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Tyrogue]]
| Red
| ''[[PM085|Togepi's Determination]]''
|}

==In other media==
===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===
Since [[Poké Ball]]s are illegal in [[Ryme City]], most Pokémon in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' are seen walking alongside their Trainers. Most notably, [[Harry Goodman]]'s {{p|Pikachu}} and [[Lucy Stevens]]'s {{p|Psyduck}} are never seen in a Poké Ball throughout the movie.

==Trivia==
* ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only {{pkmn|anime}} series to date not to have any walking Pokémon besides {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{Ash}}'s {{ashfr|regular group}}.

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/introduction/system02.html Walking Pokémon in HGSS (Japanese)]
* [http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/us/#/features/interaction/ Gameplay & Gadgets: Side by Side!]
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Walking Pokémon

2021-02-22T00:56:25Z

PLMMJ: /* In the anime */

[[File:LGPE Walking Pokémon.png|thumb|350px|Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] illustrating the concept]]
'''Walking Pokémon''' are Pokémon that walk alongside their {{pkmn|Trainer}} when they normally would be inside their [[Poké Ball]]s outside of battle.

A walking Pokémon will follow behind its Trainer much like [[Stat Trainers|partner Trainers]] do, and can be interacted with if the player turns back and talks to them. The first game that this appeared in was {{game|Yellow}} on the [[Game Boy]]. This feature also appears in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, and to a greater extent {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} for the [[Nintendo DS]]. Walking and ridable Pokémon appear in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. Pokémon walking alongside Trainers has appeared many times in the anime series as well as the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Yellow===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
[[File:Pokémon Yellow shop worker.png|frame|{{p|Pikachu}} following the {{player}}]]
In {{game|Yellow}}, when the player runs into [[Professor Oak]] at the entrance of [[Pallet Town]], a [[wild Pokémon|wild Pikachu]] appears and attacks Oak, and Oak is forced to capture it to keep the player out of danger. Back in the lab, {{ga|Blue}} will obtain an {{p|Eevee}}, the Pokémon originally intended for the player. Professor Oak will then give the player the {{p|Pikachu}} he caught. Pikachu refuses to stay in its Poké Ball and insists on following the player around.

By turning around and talking to the Pikachu, the player can learn how it feels and thinks about the player. At the beginning of the game, Pikachu is unhappy to be stuck with the player as a Trainer. By using it in lots of battles and keeping it healthy, however, it will change its attitude towards the player. Pikachu displays a variety of expressions, from anger to shock to fear to love, as it reacts to the player and its surroundings. If Pikachu is traded to another game, evolved, and traded back, it will no longer follow the player.
[[File:Spr Y Red Pikachu.png|frame|left|Pikachu's status screen]]
Pikachu has many expressions, and some events will trigger certain expressions. For example, when it first meets the player, Pikachu is not happy to see the player, and will sometimes turn its back towards them. If the player decides to speak to Pikachu, a small image of Pikachu's current emotion will pop up. The image also shows how much the Pikachu [[friendship|likes]] the player. Further on in the game, Pikachu will begin to like the player, and smile at them. When Pikachu enters the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], it will fall in love with a {{p|Clefairy}}, changing its expression again. When first going into the [[Sea Cottage]], [[Bill]] was experimenting with his cellular teleportation device when he was accidentally turned into a {{p|Clefairy}}. Pikachu will run to him and exchange confused looks. After he is rescued, and transported back to his original self, Pikachu will have a look of shock. Pikachu will also change its expression when it is inflicted with a [[status condition]], such as poison, where Pikachu will feel sick, or under sleep conditions, where Pikachu will be asleep. In [[Pewter City]]'s Pokémon Center, there is a {{p|Jigglypuff}} that will {{m|sing}} a lullaby if talked to, and Pikachu will fall asleep and not move unless awakened by the player. The center's nurse will also comment on Pikachu's sleep if talked to. When entering the [[Pokémon Tower]], Pikachu will feel scared and shudder fearfully. If the player uses a fishing rod, then checks Pikachu, it will appear with a bucket over its head. Besides showing Pikachu's emotions and friendship, the image can also show several other 'events' such as when Pikachu learns {{m|Thunderbolt}}, where it will shock the player. Also, if the player tries to use a [[Thunder Stone]] on it, it will shake its head in refusal.

If the player character jumps over a ledge and leaves Pikachu above it for a short while, Pikachu will start to dance.

===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum===
{{main|Amity Square}}
[[File:Amity Square Pokémon following Pt.png|thumb|{{p|Infernape}} following the {{player}}]]
Amity Square, located on the north side of [[Hearthome City]] in [[Sinnoh]], allows several select Pokémon to follow the player around within its borders. An expansion on the concept introduced in Yellow, Amity Square allows the player's Pokémon to pick up [[Accessory|Accessories]] for [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contests]] and [[Berry|Berries]], which vary depending on which Pokémon is allowed in.

Only 11 of the 493 Pokémon are allowed into Amity Square in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}: {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Buneary}}, and {{p|Happiny}}. These Pokémon typically have some appearance elsewhere in Sinnoh, or are regarded as popular Pokémon in the franchise; most have somewhat of a mascot status due to appearing under the ownership of a main character of the {{pkmn|anime}}.

In {{game|Platinum}}, nine additional Pokémon are allowed into Amity Square: the Sinnoh region's [[starter Pokémon]] and their evolutions. In addition, Amity Square itself has been redesigned and expanded.

===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
{{incomplete|needs=List of accessories by location}}
[[File:HGSS Walking Pokémon.png|thumb|350px|Art from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
[[File:Baoba.png|thumb|left|{{Shiny|Shininess}} is maintained in the overworld sprites.]]
Walking Pokémon return to their former prominence in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, being able to walk with players throughout the entire game.

Though the fact that the starter Pokémon is the first Pokémon that this is allowed for mimics {{game|Yellow}} in a way, unlike Yellow, the starter is not the only one able to follow, and any Pokémon obtained by the player can be in this position provided it is the first in the [[party]].

If a walking Pokémon knows a move that can be used on the field, such as {{m|Cut}} or {{m|Headbutt}}, and the correct Badge has been earned (for HM moves), it will be shown to use the move in the overworld when the player comes upon its respective obstacle. When sent into battle, like Red's Pikachu, it will appear from the side rather than from a Poké Ball. Also, when the walking Pokémon faints, the next Pokémon in the party takes its place as the walking Pokémon.

There are few instances wherein the first Pokémon in the party will not follow players. For example, riding a [[bicycle]] will send the Pokémon back to its [[Poké Ball]]. This will also cause it to be sent out from its Poké Ball when a battle begins, instead of just appearing from the side. Certain locations, such as [[Blackthorn Gym]] and the [[Global Terminal]], also prohibit the walking Pokémon from following players. Large Pokémon, such as {{p|Wailord}}, will be sent back to their Poké Balls as well when entering most buildings, as they are too large.

Much like in other games, it is possible to interact with the Pokémon. Checking the Pokémon will cause a small image of its current mood to pop up, as in Yellow. Unlike in Yellow, however, the mood is restricted to the thought bubble above the Pokémon's head. The walking Pokémon will also sometimes interact with the overworld, such as an {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu|event Pichu}} becoming interested in [[Spiky-eared Pichu|a wild Pichu from the past]] in [[Ilex Forest]], or an event {{p|Arceus}} allowing players to obtain a member of the [[creation trio]] at level 1. Walking Pokémon will occasionally pick up [[accessory|accessories]], depending on the location it found the item. In some cases, the Pokémon will refuse to hand over the item it has picked up, and will remain angry at the player for a while after trying to take it. Certain Pokémon will react in a unique way if spoken to in a certain place. For example, speaking to a {{p|Sudowoodo}} on Route 36 will cause it to imitate a tree. When the player calls {{ga|Lyra}} or {{ga|Ethan}}, they will give information on which Pokémon will react to the player's current location.

Some Pokémon will react either happily or unhappily depending on the environment they're in. For example, Fire-type Pokémon react unhappily if they are forced to walk in water on a beach. The game then states that the Pokémon doesn't like to get wet feet. The game also states that Fire-type Pokémon will appear unhappy for some reason if they are forced to enter a rainy route. Grass-type Pokémon will react unhappily if they are in icy terrains, such as [[Ice Path]], or hotter places, such as [[Blackthorn Gym]].

Sometimes, the walking Pokémon will find a [[Shiny Leaf]], a very rare item, while they walk on certain [[routes]]. When it is found by a Pokémon, it will have no apparent presence other than in that Pokémon's status screen. Once five Shiny Leaves are found, Lyra/Ethan will make a [[Leaf Crown]] out of the Shiny Leaves, which adds a star on the player's Trainer card.

====Non-player characters====
Certain [[non-player characters]] also let their Pokémon follow them around. {{p|Marill}} follows {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} throughout the character's encounters with the player. [[Lance]] is accompanied by his {{p|Dragonite}} during his raid on the [[Team Rocket HQ]]. [[Magnus]] is followed by his faithful {{p|Poliwrath}} during his tour of the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]. As a testament to his changed attitudes towards training his partners, {{ga|Silver}}'s stolen [[starter Pokémon]] is let out of its Poké Ball during their training in the [[Dragon's Den]]. Notably, like the player's own walking Pokémon, those that are seen being sent into battle are correctly shown entering from the side of the screen rather than emerging from a Poké Ball.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:HGSS Prerelease Ethan Lyra.png|{{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}} with their {{p|Chikorita}} and {{p|Marill}}, respectively
File:Teddiursa and Gold.png|{{p|Teddiursa}} is happy
File:HGSS Prerelease Larvitar sad.png|{{p|Larvitar}} is unhappy
File:HGSS Prerelease Walking Wobbuffet.png|{{p|Wobbuffet}} has an [[item]]
</gallery>

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
{{main|Humilau City}}
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, in the northwest of Humilau City, there is a house the player can visit. Inside is a {{tc|Madame|Socialite}} who has a {{p|Mienfoo}}. She will ask the player to walk her Mienfoo, and if the player accepts, the Mienfoo will follow the player entirely around the building in the manner of a walking Pokémon from the previous generations. If the player walks with Mienfoo until it is satisfied, the Socialite will give the player a {{i|Pearl}} as a reward. However, if they quit before Mienfoo is satisfied, she will not give them an item and they will be unable to walk Mienfoo until the next day.

===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
While the player themselves cannot walk with their own Pokémon, they are able to interact and play with multiple Pokémon found on the overworld. [[Hau]]'s [[Starter Pokémon]] is often seen outside its Poké Ball, and Hau will lead with it, using a special animation where it appears without being released from its ball, until it reaches its final evolutionary form. According to the [[Ultra Recon Squad]], {{pkmn|Trainer}}s from [[Ultra Space]] typically do not keep their Pokémon in Poké Balls, as shown by Ultra Sun's {{tc|Ultra Forest Kartenvoy}}s. The Recon Squad take to using [[Beast Ball]]s after studying [[Alola]]n culture.

===Pokémon: Lets Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
The ability for Pokémon from the player's party to follow the player around returned in this title. The player can ride certain larger Pokémon, including {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, and {{p|Dragonite}}. In addition, their {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}}, {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|P}}/{{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|E}}, can always be seen riding on their shoulder or head regardless of what Pokémon they have selected to follow them. In some cases, certain Pokémon will give distinct reactions to certain objects.

====List of Ridable Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Additional effects
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|006|Charizard}}
| {{p|Charizard}}
| Fly over obstacles{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}} Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|053|Persian}}
| {{p|Persian}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|059|Arcanine}}
| {{p|Arcanine}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|068|Machamp}}
| {{p|Machamp}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|078|Rapidash}}
| {{p|Rapidash}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|085|Dodrio}}
| {{p|Dodrio}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|093|Haunter}}
| {{p|Haunter}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|095|Onix}}
| {{p|Onix}}
| Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|111|Rhyhorn}}
| {{p|Rhyhorn}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|112|Rhydon}}
| {{p|Rhydon}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|115|Kangaskhan}}
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|121|Starmie}}
| {{p|Starmie}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|128|Tauros}}
| {{p|Tauros}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|130|Gyarados}}
| {{p|Gyarados}}
| While using [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]]
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|131|Lapras}}
| {{p|Lapras}}
| While using [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]]
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|142|Aerodactyl}}
| {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| Fly over obstacles{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}} Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|143|Snorlax}}
| {{p|Snorlax}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}"
| {{MSP/PE|149|Dragonite}}
| {{p|Dragonite}}
| Fly over obstacles{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}} Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}}
|}

===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, after completing the third trial in the Master Dojo, [[Mustard]] will allow the Pokémon in the player’s first party slot to follow them around the [[Isle of Armor]]. Some will even follow the player into the water if they are a [[Water-type]] Pokémon capable of swimming or if they are a [[Flying-type]] Pokémon or Pokémon capable of flying or levitating. Otherwise, Pokémon that do not follow these attributes will disappear if the player enters the water, but will reappear once the player reaches land. The speed at which Pokémon move will vary from individual Pokémon. This feature can be toggled off by an NPC in the [[Master Dojo]] if the player so wishes.

The feature carries over to the [[Crown Tundra]] once the player reaches [[Freezington]] and meets the mayor for the first time, who will give the player the right to have the first Pokémon in their party follow them around the Crown Tundra. The same features from the Isle of Armor carry over, and likewise, the feature can be toggled off by an NPC in Freezington.

Walking Pokémon is exclusive to the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra locations, and does not carry over to mainland Galar.

==In spin-off games==
[[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]
===Pokémon GO===
{{main|Buddy Pokémon}}
In [[Pokémon GO]], the player can walk with one of their Pokémon as a Buddy Pokémon in order to earn [[Candy]] for that Pokémon's evolutionary family.
{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Dawn and Piplup BW.png|thumb|250px|Piplup riding on Dawn's head]]
Several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} walk with their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s outside of their [[Poké Ball]]s in the {{pkmn|anime}}, the most obvious of which is [[Ash's Pikachu]]. On Ash's first day as a Trainer, Pikachu adamantly refused to go back into his Poké Ball after being sent out from it in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], and afterward revealed to Ash that he did not like being inside the Ball. Although Ash insisted Pikachu to go inside for protection against the angry flock of {{p|Spearow}}, Pikachu still did not. Pikachu has not been inside of his, or any, Poké Ball since then, except for ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', where he was confined in one of {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s Mewtwo Balls.

[[Misty's Togepi]] is another Pokémon in the anime famous for never being [[recall]]ed to a Poké Ball, and even more notably, having never been seen to be in a Poké Ball at all. Ash found it as an {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Grampa Canyon]] in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', and it was cared for by {{an|Brock}} until it was stolen by {{TRT}}, subsequently hatching in {{an|Misty}}'s arms. It served as a companion to Pikachu throughout the series from its debut until Misty's departure, and was eventually {{pkmn2|released}} by Misty in ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]''. Some do not count it as a walking Pokémon since it never had ''any'' Poké Ball, even though it acted like a [[caught Pokémon]].

[[Dawn's Piplup]] is also a walking Pokémon. Though he was seen more often inside his Poké Ball at the beginning of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', since ''[[DP060|Journey To The Unown!]]'', Dawn often carries him around in her arms. In some episodes, Piplup is shown to ride on either her head or her shoulder. Unlike Pikachu, Piplup has not indicated that he has ever had a problem with staying inside his Poké Ball, and he will be [[recall]]ed before being used in [[Pokémon Contest]]s so his entrance can be enhanced with the use of [[Ball Capsule]] and [[Seal]]s.

[[File:Axew Iris hair.png|thumb|left|250px|Axew riding in Iris's hair]]
[[Iris's Axew]] is another walking Pokémon, as instead of staying in a Poké Ball, he enjoys staying in Iris's hair. When the {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}} first presented him to Iris, he was seen in a basket without a Poké Ball around it.

[[Clemont's Dedenne]] is another walking Pokémon to {{ashfr|Ash's group}}, usually appearing in {{an|Bonnie}}'s bag. While Dedenne was officially caught by Clemont, he caught Dedenne on Bonnie's request and allows her to take care of it. Clemont even left Dedenne in Bonnie's possession while he returned to [[Lumiose Gym]] to train for his battle with Ash.

In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', all of Ash's classmates at the [[Pokémon School]] have at least one or two walking Pokémon alongside them, including [[Lana's Popplio]], [[Mallow's Tsareena]], [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]], [[Kiawe's Turtonator]], [[Snowy]], [[Sophocles's Charjabug]], [[Kiawe's Marowak]], [[Sandy]], and the Mythical Pokémon {{TP|Mallow|Shaymin}}, although it was still a wild Pokémon as it was being taken care of. Ash himself has most of his Alolan Pokémon outside with him, including {{AP|Rowlet}}, who usually sleeps in his backpack, {{AP|Lycanroc}}, {{AP|Torracat}}, the Ultra Beast {{AP|Poipole}}, and the Mythical Pokémon {{AP|Meltan}}.

[[Goh's Raboot]] and {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} are another group of walking Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' as they usually stay out with [[Goh]]. Also, Ash himself gets another walking Pokémon in his {{AP|Lucario}} as he usually lets it stay outside its Poké Ball.

Several of Team Rocket's Pokémon travel with them out of their Poké Ball. As a running gag, [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] emerges from his Poké Ball frequently, without his Trainer's asking, and often at inappropriate times. Also, [[James's Chimecho]] and {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} have often been outside of their Poké Balls.

{{MTR}} is the only walking Pokémon in the anime who does not have a Trainer while spending prolonged time with humans; as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are his teammates assigned to him by [[Giovanni]] rather than officially owning him. As seen several times in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' and during ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Poké Balls will draw Meowth inside for a capture attempt, showing that he is still a [[wild Pokémon]]. In his case, however, he attempts to break out immediately every time.

===List of walking Pokémon in the anime===
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{MTR}}
| None
| ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Giovanni's Persian]]
| {{an|Giovanni}}
| ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}'s {{p|Farfetch'd}}
| {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}
| ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Togetic]] as a {{p|Togepi}}
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]]
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mimey]]
| {{Delia}}
| ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sparky]]
| [[Ritchie]]
| ''[[EP078|A Friend in Deed!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Gastly}}
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Bailey|Belle and Bella}}
| [[Bailey]]
| ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Falkner]]'s {{p|Hoothoot}}
| [[Falkner]]
| ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer With Fire!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]]
| [[Jessie]]
| ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Lisa|M03}}'s {{p|Aipom}}
| {{OBP|Lisa|M03}}
| ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Whitney]]'s {{p|Clefairy}}
| [[Whitney]]
| ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Dr. Anna|Mimi}}
| [[Dr. Anna]]
| ''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Morty's Gengar]]
| [[Morty]]
| ''[[EP183|A Ghost of a Chance]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Little Miss]]
| {{jo|Marina}}
| ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Brittany (EP243)|Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff]]
| {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}
| ''[[EP243|Same Old Song and Dance]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Larvitar]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Harrison's Houndoom]]
| {{jo|Harrison}}
| ''[[EP265|Pop Goes the Sneasel]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Peeko]]
| [[Mr. Briney]]
| ''[[AG018|On a Wingull and a Prayer]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Thatcher]]'s {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}
| [[Thatcher]]
| ''[[AG038|A Different Kind of Misty!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Julie]]'s {{p|Furret}}
| [[Julie]]
| ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Julie's {{p|Numel}}
| Julie
| ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Dr. Abby|Johnny}}
| [[Dr. Abby]]
| ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mr. Morita]]'s {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| [[Mr. Morita]]
| ''[[AG064|True Blue Swablu!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Guy|AG066}}'s {{p|Exploud}}
| {{OBP|Guy|AG066}}
| ''[[AG066|Exploud and Clear!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Brodie]]'s {{p|Ditto}}
| [[Brodie]]
| ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[James's Chimecho]]
| [[James]]
| ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{ho|Kelly}}'s {{p|Grumpig}}
| {{ho|Kelly}}
| ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Silver (HS18)|Silver]]'s {{p|Chikorita}}
| [[Silver (HS18)|Silver]]
| ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Samantha]]'s {{p|Mawile}}
| [[Samantha]]
| ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Kimmy Shoney|Tokin}}
| [[Kimmy Shoney]]
| ''[[AG112|Showdown At Linoone]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Morrison's Metang]] as a {{p|Beldum}}
| [[Morrison]]
| ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Tyson's Meowth]]
| {{ho|Tyson}}
| ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Azurill]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Queen Ilene]]'s {{p|Mime Jr.}}
| [[Queen Ilene]]
| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[James's Mime Jr.]]
| [[James]]
| ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Keenan]]'s {{p|Sudowoodo}}
| [[Keenan]]
| ''[[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Ada|AG184}}'s {{p|Chatot}}
| {{OBP|Ada|AG184}}
| ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Yoko|DP037}}'s {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| {{OBP|Yoko|DP037}}
| ''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Paris]]'s {{p|Lopunny}}
| [[Paris]]
| ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Newton Graceland]]'s {{p|Shieldon}}
| [[Newton Graceland]]
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Angie]]'s {{p|Shinx}}
| [[Angie]]
| ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{EF|Aaron}}'s {{p|Skorupi}}
| {{EF|Aaron}}
| ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Officer Jenny|Buddy]]
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| ''[[DP115|Stealing the Conversation!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Iris's Axew]]
| {{an|Iris}}
| ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Fennel's Munna]]
| [[Fennel]]
| ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Luke's Zorua]]
| [[Luke]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Luke's {{p|Golett}}
| Luke
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Cameron's Lucario]]
| {{un|Cameron}}
| ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Eevee}}
| [[Virgil]]
| ''[[BW102|Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Helioptile}}
| [[Alexa]]
| ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Clemont's Dedenne]]
| {{an|Clemont}}
| ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sanpei's Greninja]]
| [[Sanpei]]
| ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom]]'
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Chespie]]
| [[Mairin]]
| ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Korrina's Lucario]]
| {{an|Korrina}}
| ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mirror Ash]]'s {{p|Pikachu}}
| [[Mirror Ash]]
| ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mirror Clemont]]'s {{p|Dedenne}}
| [[Mirror Clemont]]
| ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Lysandre's Pyroar]]
| [[Lysandre]]
| ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Lana's Primarina]] as a {{p|Popplio}}
| {{an|Lana}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Incineroar]] as a {{p|Litten}}/{{p|Torracat}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mallow's Tsareena]]
| {{an|Mallow}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]]
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Kiawe's Turtonator]]
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Lycanroc]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM002|The Guardian Challenge!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Rowlet]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Snowy]]
| {{an|Lillie}}
| ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] as a {{p|Charjabug}}
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| ''[[SM026|So Long, Sophocles!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Gladion's Umbreon]]
| {{an|Gladion}}
| ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry! ]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
| {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash (M20)}}
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Verity]]'s {{p|Piplup}}
| [[Verity]]
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sorrel]]'s {{p|Lucario}}
| [[Sorrel]]
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Cross]]'s {{p|Lycanroc}}
| [[Cross]]
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Kiawe's Marowak]]
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{an|Professor Burnet}}'s {{p|Munchlax}}
| {{an|Professor Burnet}}
| ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Naganadel]] as a {{p|Poipole}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ilima]]'s {{p|Eevee}}
| [[Ilima]]
| ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Acerola|Mimikins}}
| [[Acerola]]
| ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Toren]]'s {{p|Chansey}}
| [[Toren]]
| ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Risa]]'s {{p|Eevee}}
| [[Risa]]
| ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sandy]]
| {{an|Lana}}
| ''[[Where Are You Going, Eevee?#Episode 1|Where Are You Going, Eevee? Episode 1]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Melmetal]] as a {{p|Meltan}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM106|Evolving Research!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Professor Cerise's Yamper]]
| [[Chloe]]
| ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Goh's Cinderace]] as a {{p|Scorbunny}} and {{p|Raboot}}
| [[Goh]]
| ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Lucario]] as a {{p|Riolu}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Goh's Sobble]]
| [[Goh]]
| ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''
|}

==In the manga==
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===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
{{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} have a {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} who are kept out of their Poké Balls.

====List of walking Pokémon in the Ash and Pikachu manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Togepi]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''[[SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!]]''
|}

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he met under the floorboards of his house.

====List of walking Pokémon in The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP}}
| {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}
| ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]''
|}

===In the movie adaptations===
Similar to the anime, several Pokémon have walked with their Trainers.

====List of walking Pokémon in the movie adaptations====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Togepi]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| ''{{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Iris's Axew]]
| {{an|Iris}}
| ''{{ma|White—Victini and Zekrom}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Clemont's Dedenne]]
| {{an|Clemont}}
| ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20}}
| {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}
| ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Verity]]'s {{p|Piplup}}
| [[Verity]]
| ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}''
|}

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
Similar to the anime, Ash and Dawn have owned walking Pokémon.

====List of walking Pokémon in the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| [[PDP01]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| [[PDP02]]
|}

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
[[Shu]] has a {{TP|Shu|Pikachu}} who is kept outside of his Poké Ball.

====List of walking Pokémon in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Shu's Pikachu]]
| [[Shu]]
| ''[[GDZ01|Shu and Pikachu's Debut!]]''
|}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{PPM|Red}} has some Pokémon that he kept outside of their Poké Balls.

====List of walking Pokémon in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Clefairy]]
| {{PPM|Red}}
| ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon, Clefairy!!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Pikachu]]
| Red
| ''[[PM003|Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Togepi]]
| Red
| ''[[PM066|Hatch the Pokémon Egg!!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Tyrogue]]
| Red
| ''[[PM085|Togepi's Determination]]''
|}

==In other media==
===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===
Since [[Poké Ball]]s are illegal in [[Ryme City]], most Pokémon in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' are seen walking alongside their Trainers. Most notably, [[Harry Goodman]]'s {{p|Pikachu}} and [[Lucy Stevens]]'s {{p|Psyduck}} are never seen in a Poké Ball throughout the movie.

==Trivia==
* ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only {{pkmn|anime}} series to date not to have any walking Pokémon besides {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{Ash}}'s {{ashfr|regular group}}.

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/introduction/system02.html Walking Pokémon in HGSS (Japanese)]
* [http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/us/#/features/interaction/ Gameplay & Gadgets: Side by Side!]
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'''Sky High Gym Battle!''' (Japanese: '''ヒワマキジム！大空の戦い！！''' ''{{tt|Hiwamaki|Fortree}} Gym! Battle in the Sky!!'') is the 85th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 359th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 15, 2004 and in the United States on July 9, 2005.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash begins his Gym battle with Winona by sending out Grovyle against her Altaria. Grovyle takes out Altaria with Leaf Blade. Next up is Pelipper, a Water-and-Flying-type so Ash counters with the Electric-type Pikachu. Pelipper uses Steel Wing on the ground, and Pikachu uses Thunderbolt with no effect. Team Rocket arrives to steal Pikachu, but the force of Pikachu's continued Thunderbolt sends them blasting off.

It turns out that Pelipper is being grounded by its Steel Wing, making the Electric-type attack ineffective. Pelipper uses Hydro Pump, which Pikachu uses as a conduit to shock the other Pokémon. It results in a double KO.

Ash sends out Grovyle again, which is then finished off by Winona's Swellow. Ash counters with his own Swellow. Winona's Pokémon has the advantage since it has more experience battling in mid-air, especially with its Aerial Ace. After taking several hits, Ash has his Swellow use Wing Attack on the ground, which gives his Swellow a chance to counterattack, knocking out Swellow and winning him the Feather Badge.

==Plot==
[[Winona]], the [[Fortree City]] [[Gym Leader]], and {{Ash}} take their places on opposing elevated platforms above the battlefield. Before the {{pkmn|battle}} commences, Winona prays to the wind, asking for strength. {{ho|Zachary}} takes his position as referee and explains the rules of the match; a three-on-three battle and only the challenger can make substitutions. Winona calls out her {{TP|Winona|Altaria}}, while Ash chooses {{AP|Grovyle}}. Watching from the sidelines, {{an|May}} examines Altaria on her [[Pokédex]] and {{an|Brock}} warns that Altaria are part {{type|Dragon}}, making for a dangerous opponent. Altaria begins the battle with a {{m|Peck}} attack, but Grovyle counters with {{m|Bullet Seed}} and then jumps out of the way, but gets pecked afterwards. Winona commands Altaria do another Peck, but Ash gets Grovyle to dodge it by climbing up a totem pole and doing a backflip. Altaria lands a direct hit with {{m|Dragon Breath}}, but Grovyle doesn't seem too affected by it. Winona again commands Altaria to use the same attack, but Ash gets Grovyle to jump out of the way. Winona is mildly concerned with Grovyle's {{stat|Speed}} as continues to evade Altaria’s Dragon Breath. Grovyle then attacks with Bullet Seed again and hits Altaria on the back, with no ill effect. Altaria resorts to ascending even higher. Despite the increased altitude, Grovyle rebounds off a pole and slashes Altaria with a {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Grovyle holds the attack, pushing the pair directly into the battlefield. When the dust has settled, Altaria lies unconscious so Grovyle is declares the winner of the round. Ash's friends are impressed, that despite the type disadvantage, he managed to pull through. Winona also admits that she was caught off guard by Ash’s strategy.

Winona recalls Altaria and sends out {{p|Pelipper}}. Ash decides to switch out Grovyle and selects {{AP|Pikachu}}. On the sidelines, [[Max]] points out that Pelipper is a hybrid {{2t|Water|Flying}} [[type]] and Brock adds that Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} typing gives him the advantage. Pikachu starts off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the attack is proving ineffective as Pelipper grounds itself with {{m|Steel Wing}}. The electrical charge instead flows into the subterranean area of the [[Fortree Gym]] and electrocutes {{TRT}}, who are wandering the tunnels aimlessly in search of Pikachu. The trio are subsequently blasted onto the battlefield, and they plot to catch Pikachu while it's distracted by the battle. The trio recites their {{motto}} and rush towards Pikachu. However the divining rods they're holding again become lightning rods when Pikachu attacks. Jessie, however, is thrilled to see the rods led them directly to a treasure, Pikachu that is, as she and her teammates are blasted off into the distance. Pikachu is keeping up its Thunderbolt, but Pelipper remains unaffected. After Pelipper strikes Pikachu with {{m|Quick Attack}}, Brock comes to understand Winona’s grounding tactic. Ash changes his strategy and orders Pikachu to use Quick Attack. Pelipper is still grounded and Winona commands it to use {{m|Hydro Pump}}. The force of the attack causes Pelipper to de-ground itself and Ash sees a chance to use a {{m|Thunder}} attack on Pelipper. Both {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are [[fainting|knocked out]].

Winona informs Ash that the day's perfect conditions have heightened the power of her Flying Pokémon before summoning her {{p|Swellow}}, an {{shiny|alternate color}} Pokémon, as her final Pokémon, while Ash chooses Grovyle again. Ash commands Grovyle to use Leaf Blade, though Swellow is seemingly unscathed by the swipe. Swellow is then ordered to use {{m|Aerial Ace}}, a move unfamiliar to Ash. Ash uses the jump-and-Leaf-Blade combo again as a counter move, but Swellow dodges it. Instead, Swellow lands its mark and carries Grovyle into the sky before tossing it directly into the battlefield to win the round.

Ash then chooses his own {{AP|Swellow}} to battle. Winona is impressed by Ash's bold choice, so the two elevate their battle platforms to incredible heights for a real sky battle. The increased altitude brings a new challenge to match; unpredictable wind currents. Ash tells his Swellow to use {{m|Wing Attack}} and Brock thinks that this is a bad idea. Winona's Swellow strikes first, causing Ash’s Swellow to lose control of its flying as it begins to descend towards the field below. Winona orders her Swellow to repeatedly Peck Ash's Swellow. Then she orders a {{m|Hyper Beam}} attack, which its opponent dodges. However, she orders this attack a second time and it's a direct hit. Ash tells Swellow to dodge and counter with {{m|Quick Attack}} but Winona's Swellow is faster and dodges this attack, countering with Aerial Ace. The battle becomes an aerial chase between the two Swallow Pokémon. Ash gets some inspiration when he sees the dust being stirred on the ground by Swellow's rapidly changing direction in mid-air close to the ground. Winona orders another Hyper Beam. Ash orders Swellow to use Quick Attack and rush towards the ground. Winona calls for Swellow to use Aerial Ace. Ash then commands his Swellow to use Wing Attack on the ground, whipping up a disorientation dust cloud. The momentary distraction allows Ash's Swellow to launch a direct hit with another Wing Attack, knocking its opponent out. Zachary officially calls the match, declare Ash as the winner. Winona presents the {{Badge|Feather}} to Ash against a beautiful sunset background, admitting that the battle truly showcased the trust between Ash and his Pokémon.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Feather Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Feather Badge]]
* {{Ash}} has his [[Gym]] battle with [[Winona]] and wins, earning the {{badge|Feather}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Winona's Altaria]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Winona]]
* {{ho|Zachary}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG085.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Altaria}} ({{OP|Winona|Altaria}})
* {{p|Pelipper}} ([[Winona]]'s)
* {{p|Swellow}} ([[Winona]]'s; {{shiny}})

==Trivia==
* This was the last episode to air before [[M07]] debuted in Japanese theaters.
* Due to [[Megumi Hayashibara]]'s maternity leave, [[Akiko Hiramatsu]] takes over the voice of [[Jessie]], a change that will last for the next eight episodes. Hayashibara's other role, [[Brock's Mudkip]], is taken over by [[Natsuki Yoshihara]].
* {{TRT}} makes a reference to ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought]]'', ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'', and ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', when they had used the divining rods/[[Dowsing Machine|itemfinder]].
* All of the choices in the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] segment would be correct, as {{p|Baltoy}} is weak to {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, and {{t|Bug}}, which are the featured types of the segment. Ledian could be considered to be the best choice since it would be unaffected by Baltoy's {{type|Ground}} attacks.

===Errors===
[[File:AG085 error.png|thumb|200px|Grovyle's erroneous fang]]
* When {{AP|Grovyle}} is facing off against {{TP|Winona|Altaria}}, {{Ash}} tells Grovyle to "jump and use dodge", rather than to "jump and dodge".
** Similarly, Ash tells {{AP|Swellow}} to "use {{m|Quick Attack}} and after that use {{m|dive}}", rather than "use Quick Attack and dive".
* During the second round of the battle, {{p|Pelipper}} uses {{m|Steel Wing}} as a ground to render {{AP|Pikachu}}'s attack ineffective. In the real world, electricity is only dangerous when the target is grounded and not the other way round. This is a consistent error about electricity in the Pokémon universe. {{an|Brock}} also describes the technique as protecting Pelipper "like a lightning rod". Lightning rods act by ''diverting'' electricity into the rod and away from the building, not by acting as a ground for the building.
* When {{TRT}} performs their {{motto}}, [[Jessie]]'s hair end appears to be by her leg, instead of behind [[James]].
* When Pikachu falls down after getting hit by Pelipper's {{m|Quick Attack}}, part of his tail is missing.
* When Ash goes to pick up Pikachu, his platform is still raised in the background.
* When [[Winona]] sends out her {{Shiny}} {{p|Swellow}}, sparkles do not come out of Swellow's {{i|Poké Ball}}.
* In the scene where Winona's Swellow dodges {{AP|Grovyle}}'s {{m|Leaf Blade}}, Grovyle appears to have a fang.
* In the scene right before Ash's Swellow hits the ground with {{m|Wing Attack}}, the white aura covering its wings disappears for a split second.
* In the Brazilian dub, when James discovers that the false Chimecho is actually a Hoppip, Team Rocket refers to it as a {{p|Skiploom}}.

===Dub edits===
* In the original Japanese version, Meowth says that he had said "dowsing machine", not "dancing machine". In the English dub, Meowth says that he had said the trio will dance to the treasure, not to the disco.

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Baltoy}}?
* Choices: {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Meganium}}, {{p|Ledian}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose {{p|Lapras}}, you were right!

==In other languages==
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|no={{tt|Kamp i det blå|Battle in the blue}}
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|pt_eu={{tt|Um Combate nas Alturas!|A Battle in the Heights!}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Batalla en el cielo azul!|Battle in the blue sky!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Un combate de gimnasio por todo lo alto|A gym battle high above}}
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|ko={{tt|검방울 체육관! 하늘에서 펼쳐지는 시합!|Fortree Gym! A Battle in the Sky!}}
|hi=स्काय हाइ जिम मुकाबला {{tt|''Sky High Gym Muqabla''|Sky High Gym Battle}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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DP021

2021-02-21T18:55:46Z

PLMMJ: I'm on a typo fixnig frenzy

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title_en=Ya See We Want An Evolution! |
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'''Ya See We Want An Evolution!''' (Japanese: '''最強のコイキングと最も美しいヒンバス！''' ''The Strongest {{tt|Koiking|Magikarp}} and the Most Beautiful {{tt|Hinbass|Feebas}}!'') is the 21st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 487th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 1, 2007 and in the United States on July 10, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Team Rocket trudges through Sinnoh, they run into the Magikarp Salesman who's tricked them so many times before. This time, he cons them into buying an Evolution machine that will evolve a Pokémon at any time—or so he says. Elsewhere, Ash and his friends hear about the B-Button League, a group of Coordinators who never evolve their Pokémon. The rumors say they have a beautiful Feebas and a powerful Magikarp, so Ash and his friends go to check it out.

The B-Button League is headed by a girl named Haley, and she and her sister Oralie do indeed have a very fine Feebas and Magikarp. Team Rocket sneaks in to watch Dawn and Ash test their Pokémon against Oralie's Magikarp; not only does Magikarp defeat Piplup, it's strong enough to give Pikachu a run for its money! Team Rocket is so impressed, they grab Magikarp and Feebas on the spot, then take Pikachu too when it tries to stop them.

Now Team Rocket prepares to use their new machine to evolve all three Pokémon, much to our heroes' dismay. But the Evolution machine doesn't work at all! However, Team Rocket has a plan B: their new machine can also transform into a tough-looking robot. Too bad for them that the robot quickly falls apart, being just another sales scam. Oralie and Haley have Feebas and Magikarp help Pikachu defeat Team Rocket, and then our heroes can happily continue on their way to Floaroma Town!

==Plot==
An exhausted {{TRT}} hikes along a [[route]]. A {{p|Magikarp}} lands in [[James]]'s hands as they run into [[Magikarp salesman|a man advertising a Magikarp]]. Team Rocket recognizes him as the same salesman that [[EP015|conned them]] [[AG079|many times before]], James promptly tossing the Magikarp in his face. They try to get their [[Pokémon Dollar|money]] back, but the salesman manages to change the subject, discussing an [[evolution]]-inducing machine. He tells them about a company that developed the prototype machine, but the company went bankrupt. The workers developed the technology more so the salesman can get one. Team Rocket decides to take the plans for building the machine. Before he runs off, the salesman warns them that after they build it, they need to wait a week before using the machine.

Meanwhile, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Jubilife City]] in order to reach [[Floaroma Town]]. While walking, a TV crew from the Jubilife Sinnoh Today Show asks Ash if he would evolve his {{AP|Pikachu}}, which his response is not without checking with Pikachu. They believe he is with the [[B-Button League]]. When {{an|Dawn}} asks about the club, the reporter explains that they are a group of {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s in Jubilife that compete without evolving their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and that the group has a very powerful Magikarp and {{p|Feebas}}. Ash and his friends head to the location and meet the leader [[Haley]] and her sister [[Oralie]]. {{an|Brock}}'s usual attraction is stopped by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s {{m|Poison Jab|jab}}.

Inside, they approach a pool as Haley activates a remote, raising the pool and showing their Magikarp and Feebas. While Ash and Dawn check their [[Pokédex]]es, Haley and Oralie discuss their beliefs that Pokémon can be strong without evolving, desiring to make their Magikarp and Feebas as strong as possible, similar to Ash and Pikachu. Ash asks for a {{pkmn|battle}} against Magikarp, but Dawn manages to go first, wanting to test {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s battle skill in water. A [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] Team Rocket shows up as a fake C-Button League. They put up a guise of wanting to research the group.

Piplup jumps into the pool as Oralie's Magikarp prepares to duel. Piplup uses {{m|Peck}} but Magikarp dodges underwater. Both swim strong underwater, but Magikarp easily dodges Piplup's attack and jumps out of the water. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}} to the surface as Magikarp swats it away and dives down, {{m|Tackle|tackling}} Piplup and slamming it around the pool walls before sending it into the ceiling. It lands in the water and floats to the surface, [[fainting|knocked out]]. Though stunned at how powerful Magikarp is, Ash still wants to take his chance against Magikarp with Pikachu.

Pikachu fires {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Magikarp jumps into the air and spins to dodge. It comes down with Tackle, and although Pikachu tries to dodge, Magikarp still hits, slamming Pikachu into the edge of the pool. Pikachu clings onto the edge before retaliating with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Magikarp meets it head on with Tackle, but Pikachu switches to {{m|Iron Tail}}. Both attacks hit and create an explosion, tossing both Pokémon into the pool. Pikachu gets back onto the island and Magikarp resurfaces, both exhausted.

After the battle, Haley and Oralie offer Ash and his friends lunch. As they turn to offer the C-Button League, they spot the league's members stealing Magikarp and Feebas. Team Rocket removes their disguises and recites their {{motto}}. As Team Rocket flees, the group follows. Brock vows to help, but Croagunk jabs him cold, which causes Dawn to scold the Pokémon for behaving rashly. The group follows [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's balloon]] outside as Ash sends {{AP|Staravia}} to pursue. They wind up outside the city as Staravia leads the group to a small cabin along a river.

Inside, they find Team Rocket with their evolution-inducing machine, preparing to put Magikarp inside. Haley and Oralie protest the evolution, which would undo their {{pkmn|training}} efforts. Ash has Pikachu attempt Thunderbolt, but Team Rocket captures Pikachu in a capsule, wanting to evolve Pikachu as well. They drop a cage on top of Ash and his friends, pinning them as they activate the machine. They try to evolve Magikarp into {{p|Gyarados}}, but Magikarp pops out unchanged. They try the process again, but it also fails. Team Rocket switches gears and tries to evolve Pikachu into {{p|Raichu}}, but it also fails. {{MTR}} realizes that the salesman's warning about waiting a week was accurate because otherwise the machine would fail.

While Team Rocket argues, Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Iron Tail}} to break the cage. Meowth activates a switch to turn the machine into a mecha, destroying the cabin and unveiling the mecha. However, the machine implodes into dust, as it needs to execute a successful evolution. Haley and Oralie decide to exact retribution with Magikarp's {{m|Tackle}} and Feebas's {{m|Ice Beam}}, Pikachu finishing with {{m|Thunderbolt}} to blast Team Rocket off. Afterward, Ash and his friends return to the city and head off to Floaroma Town.

==Major events==
* {{TRT}} encounter the [[Magikarp salesman]] again.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Magikarp salesman]]
* [[Haley]]
* [[Oralie]]
* Female reporter
* Cameraman
* Pokémon Professor
* IT employee

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ([[Oralie]]'s)
* {{p|Feebas}} ([[Haley]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:Wii Remote anime.png|thumb|200px|A [[Wii]] Remote look-alike]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Dawn's Pachirisu]]
* Pokémon senryū: パチリスが　おめめさめたよ　パッチリす ''Pachirisu ga / Omemesameta yo / Patchiri su''
* The title card is read by [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, and, in the dub, sung to the tune of {{wp|The Beatles}}' ''{{wp|Revolution (song)|Revolution}}'' (as well as the slower version of the song, ''{{wp|Revolution 1}}''), which the episode title references. Jessie sings the title solo in the European Portuguese dub.
* The educational magazine James subscribed to as a child, 実験と自習 ''Experimentation and Self-Study'', is a parody of the magazine 科学と学習 ''Science and Education''.
* Music from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]'' and the titular theme from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' is used as background music.
* The remote control for the evolution machine looks similar to a [[Wii]] Remote, and even has the wrist strap. Also, when Meowth presses the button on the remote to transform the machine into the robot, just after the click, he says "whee", sounding like "Wii".
* {{TRT}} trying to use a machine that induces evolution, and the fact they try to use it on a {{p|Magikarp}} to evolve it into a Gyarados, could be a reference to the {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} games, where Team Rocket used a machine at [[Lake of Rage]] to try to force Magikarp to evolve into Gyarados.
** This episode is also similar to ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', where an evolution inducing machine was also used. The title of this episode is also similar to that of said previous episode.
* Team Rocket tries to evolve {{AP|Pikachu}} in this episode, but they say they don't want it to evolve [[DP074|53 episodes after]].
* Strangely, this episode was not included in the Japanese rental DVDs.
* As the [[Magikarp salesman]] is talking about the years of top-secret research, a hexagon-shaped building is shown. This is a possible reference to the Pentagon, a United States government building.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.
* The name of the B-Button League refers to the fact that in the [[core series]], the B button is used to stop evolution.
* In Japan, this episode was included as a bonus feature on the DVD release of ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]''.

===Errors===
* When Team Rocket is waving goodbye to the Magikarp salesman, James' black shirt is white.
* When Magikarp uses {{m|Tackle}} on {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, Piplup's crown above its beak is white.
** Magikarp's bottom fin is also white instead of yellow.
* After {{an|Dawn}} lets Piplup out of his {{i|Poké Ball}}, Team Rocket, dressed up as the C-Button League, appears and Piplup disappears. It then reappears in the next scene.

<gallery>
DP021 error.png|Coloring errors
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' is used as background music.
* In the English dub, the reporters ask Ash if he used anything mechanical to evolve his Pikachu. In the original Japanese version, they ask if Pikachu evolved from {{p|Pichu}}.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Naším cílem je evoluce|Evolution is our Goal}}
|da={{tt|Nu er det tid til Evolution|It's time for Evolution}}
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|nl={{tt|Het is tijd voor een evolutie!|It's Time for an Evolution!}}
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|pt_eu={{tt|Nós Queremos Evolução!|We Want Evolution!}}
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|es_eu={{tt|Adelante con esa evolución|Go on with that evolution}}
|sv={{tt|Man vill liksom ha lite evolution här|One would like to have a bit of evolution here}}
|ro={{tt|Noi Chiar Vrem o Evoluție|We Really Want an Evolution}}
|th={{tt|คอยคิงสุดแกร่งกับฮินบัสที่งดงาม!|The Strongest Koiking and the Most Beautiful Hinbass!}}
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DP010

2021-02-21T18:27:12Z

PLMMJ: Typo'b

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title_en=Not on MY Watch Ya Don't! |
title_ja=ポケッチ入手困難！？ |
title_ja_trans=Can't Get the Pokétch!? |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=November 30, 2006 |
broadcast_us=June 19, 2007 |
en_series= |
en_op={{so|Diamond and Pearl}} |
ja_op=[[Together]] |
ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]] |
olmteam=Team Iguchi |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
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directorn=1 |
director1=牧野行洋 |
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art1=木下和栄 |
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}}
'''Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!''' (Japanese: '''ポケッチ入手困難！？''' ''Can't Get the Pokétch!?'') is the tenth episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 476th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 30, 2006, and in the United States on June 19, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn's first Pokémon Contest is just days away, and in order to prepare, she's searching Jubilife City for a Pokétch—a handy accessory that looks like a watch but has multiple useful functions. To her disappointment, the stores' Pokétch supply has mysteriously been recalled, but she gets a free Pokétch from Team Rocket. For some reason, Team Rocket are just giving Pokétch away! But a Shinx and its owner, Landis, expose Dawn's Pokétch as a fake. Landis should know—he's the son of the Pokétch corporation's president!

Landis introduces his father to Dawn and her friends, who learn that the Pokétch corporation withdrew its merchandise when it heard that someone was distributing fakes. But Landis' father does give our heroes a peek at the latest version of the real thing, a Pokétch that measures the Friendship between a Trainer and a Pokémon. As for the fake Pokétch, the truth is soon revealed: Team Rocket is using the fakes to transmit Psyduck's voice! Now lots of Pokémon are listlessly walking through the streets in a Psyduck-induced trance, headed right for Team Rocket's hideout, and Landis' Shinx is one of them!

Of course, our heroes must now stop Team Rocket from scooping up all the Pokémon and taking off in their Meowth balloon. Pikachu and Piplup try to stop them, but Team Rocket just adds those two to the collection as well. Dawn isn't having any more of this nonsense, so she helps Buneary unleash an amazing Ice Beam that puts the villains' plans on ice. With the Pokémon freed, Shinx helps charge Pikachu up with electricity and Team Rocket are sent flying once again, without the benefit of a hot air balloon. Now Dawn can receive a real Pokétch of her own, and she's just about ready to take on the Jubilife Pokémon Contest!

==Plot==
{{ashfr|The group}} arrives in [[Jubilife City]] with three days before the local [[Pokémon Contest]] and {{an|Dawn}}'s debut. Dawn is set on getting herself a [[Pokétch]], a must-have device for any {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. However, she is disappointed to find the local store is empty. The vendor explains that the [[Pokétch Company]] has recalled all unsold Pokétches. Dawn perks up again when she spots three clowns, actually {{TRT}} [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|in disguise]], giving away free Pokétches to the street crowd. Dawn pushes her way through the crowd. Team Rocket are shocked to see her, but give her a Pokétch anyway. They also insist that Ash and Brock take one as well, even though Ash says that he doesn't want one.

The group takes a break in a local park, where Dawn admires her Pokétch. A {{p|Shinx}} then walks up to them, and Ash scans it on his [[Pokédex]] before wondering aloud why it is "barking" so much. Its Trainer, [[Landis]], shows up and instantly reveals the Pokétches are fake. Dawn refuses to believe him, until Landis runs it under water, smearing the paint. When the group asks how he knew they were fake, Landis tells them that [[Pokétch Co. President|his father]] would never make one in such a "dumb" color.

Inside the [[Pokétch Company]] factory, Landis's father, who is also the Pokétch Co. President, apologizes for his son's behavior, but the group insists that it should be the people who made the fakes that should apologize. The President admits that he had the Pokétches pulled from the stores across [[Sinnoh]] because of the counterfeit Pokétch crisis. Landis then discovers that Dawn is a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, which prompts his father to show them a prototype Pokétch, which has a [[Friendship]] Checker application. Ash is keen to give the app a try on him and {{AP|Pikachu}}, and the President is surprised by the reading, stating that it is almost off the graph. Brock and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} go up next, and despite Croagunk only being a [[DP008|recent addition]], the reading reveals the pair are already quite close. Dawn, however, is shocked to learn that her friendship with {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is low. Landis’s father assures her that friendship increases as a Pokémon and {{pkmn|Trainer}} spend time together. Landis recommends Dawn not even both entering the Contest with those low stats. At this, Dawn orders Landis to test his friendship with Shinx. Landis retorts that he is too young and still studying at {{si|Trainers' School}}, much to Dawn's dismay. The President and his son wish Dawn all the best with her Contest, with Landis admitting she will need all the luck she can get.

By nightfall, Team Rocket's fake Pokétch goes into full throttle. With the help of a {{p|Psyduck}}, they utilize the fake devices' speakers to broadcast a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotic}} tone to attract the Trainer's Pokémon directly to them. {{AP|Pikachu}} alerts Ash and his friends to the growing Pokémon procession, while Landis and his father abandon their inspection of the fake Pokétch to chase after their hypnotized Shinx. Landis and his father step outside to look for Shinx, but they instead find Ash and his friends. The father and son alert the group to their discovery of the Psyduck recording within the fake Pokétches. Ash and others follow the Pokémon directly to a giant holding container. Oddly the Pokémon just stand in the box, stuck in a trance. Landis rushes forward to rescue his Shinx, but Dawn leaps to his aid to stop the door crashing down on the young boy. Dawn demands to know who is behind the scheme. Team Rocket responds with their {{motto}} before inflating their balloon and firing up their propulsion engines for lift off. Piplup and Pikachu prepare for a {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}} combination, but {{MTR}} launches two arms from the balloon, trapping Pikachu and Piplup inside glass capsules. Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and tells it to use {{m|Ice Beam}}, but the Ice Beam can't quite reach the balloon’s height. Still determined, Dawn and Buneary close their eyes and take a moment to concentrate. Dawn calls for a maxed out Ice Beam, and the attack freezes Team Rocket. It also shorts out the rocket boosters, stopping them. As the balloon starts to descend slowly, Piplup and Pikachu are released from their capsules and start to fall. Ash sends out {{AP|Starly}}, and has it swoop into to rescue the pair. Starly manages to save Piplup, though Pikachu continues to plummet. Ash runs and dives to try to catch him, but misses and Pikachu hits the ground hard.

As Ash cradles Pikachu, Team Rocket’s balloon lands and the Pokémon walk out of the damaged container. Brock realizes that the fall must have snapped them out of their hypnosis, and Landis's father orders the Pokémon to go back to their Trainers. Team Rocket then breaks out of the ice and jump to the ground, set on getting revenge. They send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}}. Carnivine, of course, bites onto James's head. Team Rocket then orders Seviper and Carnivine to use {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Bite}} respectively. Dawn decides to retaliate, and has Piplup use {{m|Peck}} and Buneary go in for a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}. Seviper and Carnivine are knocked back. Landis's father then tells Shinx to use {{m|Spark}} on Pikachu, which recharges Pikachu. Meowth extends his claws and Team Rocket and their Pokémon all jump towards Pikachu. Ash orders a Thunderbolt, which sends Team Rocket blasting off.

[[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]] arrive shortly after, saying that they got there as fast as they could. Brock goes all heart-eyed, and starts to flirt with them, but Croagunk uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on him and drags him away. Landis then thanks Dawn for saving Shinx. He admits she will do well in the Contest, but says she shouldn’t expect to win much to Dawn's annoyance. With the counterfeit crisis solved, Dawn purchases a genuine Pokétch from the store the very next day, Now armed with a Pokétch on her wrist, Dawn turns her attention to her Contest training.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Jubilife City]].
* {{an|Dawn}} obtains a [[Pokétch]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{jo|Marina}} (advertisement)

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Shinx}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{jo|Marina}} (cameo; advertisement)
* [[Landis]]
* [[Pokétch Co. President|Landis's father]]
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Pokétch salesperson
* Townspeople

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Starly}} ({{OP|Ash|Starly}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Landis]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Skarmory}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Altaria}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Charmeleon}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidorina}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Quilava}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Sunflora}}
* {{p|Mareep}}
* {{p|Stantler}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Espeon}}
* {{p|Larvitar}}
* {{p|Poochyena}}
* {{p|Azurill}}
* {{p|Bagon}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Marina cover.png|thumb|220px|Marina modeling the Pokétch]]
* {{jo|Marina}} from ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' makes a cameo appearance on a [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|magazine]] advertisement for the [[Pokétch]]. The outfit she wears in the ad is not her normal one.
* In the {{pkmn|games}}, the {{player}} obtains a Pokétch by speaking to three {{tc|Clown}}s and collecting a [[Coupon]] from each of them. {{TRT}}'s clown disguises are a reference to this.
* {{an|Dawn}} reads the title card of the episode.
* An instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] and [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] are used as background music.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* [[Dawn's Buneary]] is added to the ending animation.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Pokétch]]
** Pokémon senryū: ポケッチに　まだまだふえる　アプリかな ''Pokétchi ni, madamada fueru, apurikana'' "For the Pokétch, an ever-growing Application."
* Dawn narrates the preview for the [[DP011|next episode]].

===Errors===
* Just before [[Landis]] says good luck to Dawn, [[Pokétch Co. President|his father]] says that [[Officer Jenny]] has agreed to judge the {{ci|Jubilife}} {{pkmn|Contest}}, [[DP011|whereas in the next episode]], she doesn't do so.
* One of the hypnotized Pokémon is an [[Size discrepancies in the Pokémon anime|unusually small Stantler]].
* In one scene where {{TRT}} is about to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{MTR}}'s ears are cream-colored instead of black.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝錶難以入手！？|Pokétch is Hard to Get!?}}
|cs={{tt|Podivuhodné hodinky|Wonderful Watch}}
|da={{tt|Jeg Finder Mig Ikke I Noget|I won't put up with anything}}
|nl={{tt|Pokétch Perikelen|Pokétch perils}}
|fi={{tt|Ja minun kelloonihan et koske!|And my watch you won't be touching!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Les faussaires !|The counterfeiters!}}
|de={{tt|Wer nicht hat, der hat schon!|Someone who hasn´t, already has!}}
|he={{tt|לא אם זה תלוי בי, אתה לא!|}}
|it={{tt|Tutti pazzi per il Pokétch|Everyone raves about the Pokétch}} & {{tt|La sconfitta del Team Rocket|The defeat of Team Rocket}}
|pl={{tt|Nie ze mną te numery!|Don't mess with me like that!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Na Moda do Poké-lógio!|In the Pokétch Fashion!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Primeiro tens de Passar por Cima de Mim!|First You have to Step Over Me!}}
|ru={{tt|Только не на мои часы!|Just Not on My Watch!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡No Pueden con Nosotros!|You/They Can't Against Us!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡No! ¡No me quitarás el Poké-Reloj!|No! You won't take my Pokétch!}}
|sv={{tt|Med rätt handledning|With the right guidance}}
|ro={{tt|Nu pe Schimbul Meu|Not on My Watch}}
|th={{tt|โปเก็ตจ์หายากจังเลย|Can't Get the Pokétch}}
|ko={{tt|가짜 포켓치 대소동|Fake Pokétch Turmoil}}
}}

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'''Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!''' (Japanese: '''ポケッチ入手困難！？''' ''Can't Get the Pokétch!?'') is the tenth episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 476th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 30, 2006, and in the United States on June 19, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn's first Pokémon Contest is just days away, and in order to prepare, she's searching Jubilife City for a Pokétch—a handy accessory that looks like a watch but has multiple useful functions. To her disappointment, the stores' Pokétch supply has mysteriously been recalled, but she gets a free Pokétch from Team Rocket. For some reason, Team Rocket are just giving Pokétch away! But a Shinx and its owner, Landis, expose Dawn's Pokétch as a fake. Landis should know—he's the son of the Pokétch corporation's president!

Landis introduces his father to Dawn and her friends, who learn that the Pokétch corporation withdrew its merchandise when it heard that someone was distributing fakes. But Landis' father does give our heroes a peek at the latest version of the real thing, a Pokétch that measures the Friendship between a Trainer and a Pokémon. As for the fake Pokétch, the truth is soon revealed: Team Rocket is using the fakes to transmit Psyduck's voice! Now lots of Pokémon are listlessly walking through the streets in a Psyduck-induced trance, headed right for Team Rocket's hideout, and Landis' Shinx is one of them!

Of course, our heroes must now stop Team Rocket from scooping up all the Pokémon and taking off in their Meowth balloon. Pikachu and Piplup try to stop them, but Team Rocket just adds those two to the collection as well. Dawn isn't having any more of this nonsense, so she helps Buneary unleash an amazing Ice Beam that puts the villains' plans on ice. With the Pokémon freed, Shinx helps charge Pikachu up with electricity and Team Rocket are sent flying once again, without the benefit of a hot air balloon. Now Dawn can receive a real Pokétch of her own, and she's just about ready to take on the Jubilife Pokémon Contest!

==Plot==
{{ashfr|The group}} arrives in [[Jubilife City]] with three days before the local [[Pokémon Contest]] and {{an|Dawn}}'s debut. Dawn is set on getting herself a [[Pokétch]], a must-have device for any {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. However, she is disappointed to find the local store is empty. The vendor explains that the [[Pokétch Company]] has recalled all unsold Pokétches. Dawn perks up again when she spots three clowns, actually {{TRT}} [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|in disguise]], giving away free Pokétches to the street crowd. Dawn pushes her way through the crowd. Team Rocket are shocked to see her, but give her a Pokétch anyway. They also insist that Ash and Brock take one as well, even though Ash says that he doesn't want one.

The group takes a break in a local park, where Dawn admires her Pokétch. A {{p|Shinx}} then walks up to them, and Ash scans it on his [[Pokédex]] before wondering aloud why it is "barking" so much. Its Trainer, [[Landis]] shows up and instantly reveals the Pokétches are fake. Dawn refuses to believe him, until Landis runs it under water, smearing the paint. When the group asks how he knew they were fake, Landis tells them that [[Pokétch Co. President|his father]] would never make one in such a "dumb" color.

Inside the [[Pokétch Company]] factory, Landis's father, who is also the Pokétch Co. President, apologizes for his son's behavior, but the group insists that it should be the people who made the fakes that should apologize. The President admits that he had the Pokétches pulled from the stores across [[Sinnoh]] because of the counterfeit Pokétch crisis. Landis then discovers that Dawn is a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, which prompts his father to show them a prototype Pokétch, which has a [[Friendship]] Checker application. Ash is keen to give the app a try on him and {{AP|Pikachu}}, and the President is surprised by the reading, stating that it is almost off the graph. Brock and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} go up next, and despite Croagunk only being a [[DP008|recent addition]], the reading reveals the pair are already quite close. Dawn, however, is shocked to learn that her friendship with {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is low. Landis’s father assures her that friendship increases as a Pokémon and {{pkmn|Trainer}} spend time together. Landis recommends Dawn not even both entering the Contest with those low stats. At this, Dawn orders Landis to test his friendship with Shinx. Landis retorts that he is too young and still studying at {{si|Trainers' School}}, much to Dawn's dismay. The President and his son wish Dawn all the best with her Contest, with Landis admitting she will need all the luck she can get.

By nightfall, Team Rocket's fake Pokétch goes into full throttle. With the help of a {{p|Psyduck}}, they utilize the fake devices' speakers to broadcast a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotic}} tone to attract the Trainer's Pokémon directly to them. {{AP|Pikachu}} alerts Ash and his friends to the growing Pokémon procession, while Landis and his father abandon their inspection of the fake Pokétch to chase after their hypnotized Shinx. Landis and his father step outside to look for Shinx, but they instead find Ash and his friends. The father and son alert the group to their discovery of the Psyduck recording within the fake Pokétches. Ash and others follow the Pokémon directly to a giant holding container. Oddly the Pokémon just stand in the box, stuck in a trance. Landis rushes forward to rescue his Shinx, but Dawn leaps to his aid to stop the door crashing down on the young boy. Dawn demands to know who is behind the scheme. Team Rocket responds with their {{motto}} before inflating their balloon and firing up their propulsion engines for lift off. Piplup and Pikachu prepare for a {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}} combination, but {{MTR}} launches two arms from the balloon, trapping Pikachu and Piplup inside glass capsules. Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and tells it to use {{m|Ice Beam}}, but the Ice Beam can't quite reach the balloon’s height. Still determined, Dawn and Buneary close their eyes and take a moment to concentrate. Dawn calls for a maxed out Ice Beam, and the attack freezes Team Rocket. It also shorts out the rocket boosters, stopping them. As the balloon starts to descend slowly, Piplup and Pikachu are released from their capsules and start to fall. Ash sends out {{AP|Starly}}, and has it swoop into to rescue the pair. Starly manages to save Piplup, though Pikachu continues to plummet. Ash runs and dives to try to catch him, but misses and Pikachu hits the ground hard.

As Ash cradles Pikachu, Team Rocket’s balloon lands and the Pokémon walk out of the damaged container. Brock realizes that the fall must have snapped them out of their hypnosis, and Landis's father orders the Pokémon to go back to their Trainers. Team Rocket then breaks out of the ice and jump to the ground, set on getting revenge. They send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}}. Carnivine, of course, bites onto James's head. Team Rocket then orders Seviper and Carnivine to use {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Bite}} respectively. Dawn decides to retaliate, and has Piplup use {{m|Peck}} and Buneary go in for a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}. Seviper and Carnivine are knocked back. Landis's father then tells Shinx to use {{m|Spark}} on Pikachu, which recharges Pikachu. Meowth extends his claws and Team Rocket and their Pokémon all jump towards Pikachu. Ash orders a Thunderbolt, which sends Team Rocket blasting off.

[[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]] arrive shortly after, saying that they got there as fast as they could. Brock goes all heart-eyed, and starts to flirt with them, but Croagunk uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on him and drags him away. Landis then thanks Dawn for saving Shinx. He admits she will do well in the Contest, but says she shouldn’t expect to win much to Dawn's annoyance. With the counterfeit crisis solved, Dawn purchases a genuine Pokétch from the store the very next day, Now armed with a Pokétch on her wrist, Dawn turns her attention to her Contest training.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Jubilife City]].
* {{an|Dawn}} obtains a [[Pokétch]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{jo|Marina}} (advertisement)

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Shinx}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{jo|Marina}} (cameo; advertisement)
* [[Landis]]
* [[Pokétch Co. President|Landis's father]]
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Pokétch salesperson
* Townspeople

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Starly}} ({{OP|Ash|Starly}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Landis]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Skarmory}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Altaria}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Charmeleon}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidorina}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Quilava}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Sunflora}}
* {{p|Mareep}}
* {{p|Stantler}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Espeon}}
* {{p|Larvitar}}
* {{p|Poochyena}}
* {{p|Azurill}}
* {{p|Bagon}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Marina cover.png|thumb|220px|Marina modeling the Pokétch]]
* {{jo|Marina}} from ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' makes a cameo appearance on a [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|magazine]] advertisement for the [[Pokétch]]. The outfit she wears in the ad is not her normal one.
* In the {{pkmn|games}}, the {{player}} obtains a Pokétch by speaking to three {{tc|Clown}}s and collecting a [[Coupon]] from each of them. {{TRT}}'s clown disguises are a reference to this.
* {{an|Dawn}} reads the title card of the episode.
* An instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] and [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] are used as background music.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* [[Dawn's Buneary]] is added to the ending animation.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Pokétch]]
** Pokémon senryū: ポケッチに　まだまだふえる　アプリかな ''Pokétchi ni, madamada fueru, apurikana'' "For the Pokétch, an ever-growing Application."
* Dawn narrates the preview for the [[DP011|next episode]].

===Errors===
* Just before [[Landis]] says good luck to Dawn, [[Pokétch Co. President|his father]] says that [[Officer Jenny]] has agreed to judge the {{ci|Jubilife}} {{pkmn|Contest}}, [[DP011|whereas in the next episode]], she doesn't do so.
* One of the hypnotized Pokémon is an [[Size discrepancies in the Pokémon anime|unusually small Stantler]].
* In one scene where {{TRT}} is about to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{MTR}}'s ears are cream-colored instead of black.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝錶難以入手！？|Pokétch is Hard to Get!?}}
|cs={{tt|Podivuhodné hodinky|Wonderful Watch}}
|da={{tt|Jeg Finder Mig Ikke I Noget|I won't put up with anything}}
|nl={{tt|Pokétch Perikelen|Pokétch perils}}
|fi={{tt|Ja minun kelloonihan et koske!|And my watch you won't be touching!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Les faussaires !|The counterfeiters!}}
|de={{tt|Wer nicht hat, der hat schon!|Someone who hasn´t, already has!}}
|he={{tt|לא אם זה תלוי בי, אתה לא!|}}
|it={{tt|Tutti pazzi per il Pokétch|Everyone raves about the Pokétch}} & {{tt|La sconfitta del Team Rocket|The defeat of Team Rocket}}
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|pt_br={{tt|Na Moda do Poké-lógio!|In the Pokétch Fashion!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Primeiro tens de Passar por Cima de Mim!|First You have to Step Over Me!}}
|ru={{tt|Только не на мои часы!|Just Not on My Watch!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡No Pueden con Nosotros!|You/They Can't Against Us!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡No! ¡No me quitarás el Poké-Reloj!|No! You won't take my Pokétch!}}
|sv={{tt|Med rätt handledning|With the right guidance}}
|ro={{tt|Nu pe Schimbul Meu|Not on My Watch}}
|th={{tt|โปเก็ตจ์หายากจังเลย|Can't Get the Pokétch}}
|ko={{tt|가짜 포켓치 대소동|Fake Pokétch Turmoil}}
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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Masamitsu Hidaka]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yukihiro Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Kazue Kinoshita]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Dawn]]

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JN042

2021-02-21T17:22:15Z

PLMMJ: /* Typo*/

{{undubbed}}

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altepcode=EP1127 |
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title_en= |
title_ja=ソード&シールドⅠ　「まどろみの森」 |
title_ja_trans=Sword & Shield I - Slumbering Forest |
broadcast_jp=October 23, 2020 |
broadcast_us=March 5, 2021 |
en_op=[[The Journey Starts Today]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|042}}
* {{BMGf|282628|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|283078|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''ソード&シールドⅠ　「まどろみの森」''' ''Sword & Shield I - {{tt|Slumbering Forest|Slumbering Weald}}'') is the 42nd episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,127th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 23, 2020 and is scheduled to air in the United States on March 5, 2021.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
The [[Energy Plant]] in [[Galar]] has suffered damage after too many Galar Particles were absorbed by its core. [[Macro Cosmos]] Chairman [[Rose]] informs his secretary [[Oleana]] of the emergency. As she orders urgent repairs be done on the hangar, the Galar Particles disperse into the air. Rose simply smiles, marvelling as the mysterious energy streaks across the night sky.

Meanwhile at the [[Cerise Laboratory]], a mysterious reddish glow appears inside {{Ash}}'s [[bag]], coming from his [[Dynamax Band]]. Consulting [[Professor Cerise]], Ash and [[Goh]] learn that Dynamax Bands are used by Trainers from the Galar [[region]] to [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]] their Pokémon. Goh recalls his previous encounters with the peculiar phenomena, adding that it is strange that Pokémon can only undergo Dynamax in either stadiums or the [[Wild Area]]. [[Chrysa]] and [[Ren]] add that recent reports have shown Dynamax occurring right across the Galar region. Ash wonders if his Dynamax Band glowing is at all related, to which Goh suggests they go on an investigative trip to Galar. The Professor agrees, sending the boys on plane to Galar.

Aboard a train to [[Wedgehurst]] to meet Professor Cerise's friend [[Professor Magnolia]], Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} indulge in some Galar scones. The train ride comes to unexpected stop due to some thick fog, and the train doors open to allow the passengers to stretch their legs while they wait. Goh's disappointment quickly subsides when a hungry {{p|Bunnelby}} tries to steal some scones. The boys run into the [[Slumbering Weald]] after Bunnelby, quickly losing sight of their target. Goh then spots it hopping by and manages to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} the Bunnelby, though he has become separated from Ash. While searching for Goh, Ash and Pikachu encounter {{p|Zacian}}. Ash tries to scan it with his [[Rotom Phone]], however the [[Legendary Pokémon]] isn't registered in the [[Pokédex]] database. Similarly Goh has a mysterious encounter of his own, meeting {{p|Zamazenta}}. Ash tries to battle Zacian, but Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}} goes through it. Goh, meanwhile tries to catch Zamazenta for himself, but the {{i|Poké Ball}} goes through as well. Goh has {{TP|Goh|Raboot}} try an {{m|Ember}} attack, but it doesn't affect Zamazenta. Both Zacian and Zamazenta let out a haunting howl, enveloping the area in a thicker fog. Goh wakes up to find himself alone in the Slumbering Weald and Ash is still nowhere to be seen. He tries calling him on the [[Rotom Phone]], but Ash doesn’t pick. The train horn sounds, so Goh and his Pokémon rush for it, only to miss the now departing train.

Next, Goh spots several streaking stars across the sky, noting they look a lot like the ones seen when a Pokémon Dynamaxes. A car suddenly pulls up, and a familiar face, [[Sonia]] takes a moment to observe the strange stars. She then turns to see Goh standing there, much to her surprise. Ash and Pikachu wake up in the Slumbering Weald, and as they decide to head back for the train to meet Goh, they also spot the mysterious stars in the sky.

In a small town, one of the stars strikes Maru-chan, a {{p|Centiskorch}} belonging to father and daughter [[Doug and Eva]]. Maru-chan undergoes a fearsome transformation into a Gigantamax Centiskorch before destroying a building with a {{m|G-Max Centiferno}}. The news of Dynamax sightings across Galar has also reached Oleana and Rose, however Rose is undeterred noting that a few casualties are inevitable and that the future must be the main priority.

Ash runs into town, perplexed by the sight of a Gigantamax Centiskorch outside a stadium or the Wild Area. He decides to confront it himself, ignoring Doug's advice to stay safe. Ash orders Pikachu and his {{AP|Riolu}} to help calm Maru-chan down. An {{m|Electroweb}} wraps around Maru-chan's face before Riolu scores a direct hit with {{m|Vacuum Wave}}. Maru-chan, however, breaks through the web and prepares to launch a {{m|Max Flutterby}}. Ash adds {{AP|Dragonite}} to the battle for a triple combo of {{m|Hurricane}} alongside Pikachu’s Electroweb and Riolu using Vacuum Wave again. The attacks cancel each other out while the Gigantamax Centiskorch still stands. Centiskorch prepares to unleash another devastating G-Max Centiferno, leading Ash and his team to scramble to safety. {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Leon]] and his {{p|Charizard}} fly onto the scene, striking the Gigantamax Centiskorch with a {{m|Rock Tomb}}. Ash is glad to see some support arrive, and Leon decides to handle the situation by himself. A final blow of {{m|Air Slash}} reverts Maru-chan to its previously friendly self and ends the chaos. Eva rushes to hug her dear friend, while Doug thanks Ash for helping save Maru-chan. The unexpected arrival of Leon also receives much praise from the townspeople. Leon stays humble and proclaims that he will be investigating the recent rise in Dynamax Pokémon. As he prepares to leave to fight other Dynamax events, Ash pleads with the Champion to let him help. The glint of confidence convinces Leon to relent, so Ash aboard his Dragonite follows Leon and Charizard to the next battle.

Thanks to Sonia, Goh is also making progress. Goh then remembers to give Ash another call, and this time Ash picks up. Ash reveals that so much has happened and that he is now assisting Leon with defeating the Dynamax Pokémon. Goh replies that he and Sonia are traveling to the [[Turffield]] geoglyph hoping that it might be somehow connected to the outbreak of Dynamax energy across Galar. Goh tells Ash that they will meet up when they can. As a dark red cloud appears overhead, Ash hangs up the phone as he and Leon prepare to take on their next opponent – a Dynamax {{p|Pangoro}}.

==Major events==

* [[Oleana]] is introduced.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again to meet [[Professor Magnolia]].
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bunnelby}}.
* Ash and Goh get separated.
* Ash and Goh encounter {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, respectively for the first time.
* Goh meets [[Sonia]] again and heads to [[Turffield]] with her.
* Ash meets [[Leon]] again and joins him in stopping rampaging [[Dynamax]] Pokémon.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Oleana]]
* [[Oleana's subordinate]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Centiskorch}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Zacian}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Hero of Many Battles}})
* {{p|Zamazenta}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Hero of Many Battles}})

==Characters==
===Humans===

* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Professor Magnolia]] (photo)
* [[Leon]]
* [[Raihan]] (flashback)
* [[Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Oleana]]
* [[Doug and Eva]]
* {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employees}}
** [[Oleana's subordinate]]
* Townspeople

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Centiskorch}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bunnelby|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Lance|Gyarados}}; [[Red Gyarados]]; [[Dynamax]]; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; Gigantamax in a flashback)
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; flashback)
* {{p|Centiskorch}} ([[Doug and Eva|Doug]]'s; Maru-chan; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zacian}} ({{OBP|Zacian|recurring|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Hero of Many Battles}}; debut)
* {{p|Zamazenta}} ({{OBP|Zamazenta|recurring|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Hero of Many Battles}}; debut)
* {{p|Pangoro}} ([[Dynamax]])

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Zacian}}
* This episode begins the four-episode {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} arc.
* Throughout the Sword and Shield arc, the [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is not shown.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] read the title card for this episode.
* Despite debuting [[XY001|over 300 episodes ago]], this is the first time {{p|Bunnelby}} has received a [[Pokédex]] entry in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This episode premiered the same day [[The Crown Tundra]] {{FB|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Expansion Pass}} was released for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
* Goh, [[Rose]], [[Professor Magnolia]], Ash, and {{AP|Pikachu}} all narrate the preview for the [[JN043|next episode]].

===Errors===
* When Goh shows a picture of Professor Magnolia and [[Professor Cerise]], his fingernails disappear when the camera zooms out.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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SM045

2021-02-21T02:26:23Z

PLMMJ: Caps mistake, o o f

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prevcode=SM044 |
prevtitle=A Dream Encounter! |
nextcode=SM046 |
nexttitle=Deceiving Appearances! |
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altepcode=EP984 |
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title_en=Now You See Them, Now You Don't! |
title_ja=ほしぐもパニック！テレポートは突然に！！ |
title_ja_trans=Hoshigumo Panic! A Sudden Teleport!! |
broadcast_jp=October 12, 2017 |
broadcast_us=March 25, 2018 |
en_op=[[Under The Alolan Moon]] |
ja_op=[[Alola!!|アローラ!!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pose|ポーズ]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|045}}
* {{BMGf|241609|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|242922|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|253478|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}

'''Now You See Them, Now You Don't!''' (Japanese: '''ほしぐもパニック！テレポートは突然に！！''' ''{{tt|Hoshigumo|Nebby}} Panic! A Sudden Teleport!!'') is the 45th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 984th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 12, 2017, in New Zealand on March 1, 2018, in Canada on March 17, 2018, and in the United States on March 25, 2018.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Pokémon School class is sculpting with clay today! But while our heroes muse about various Pokémon and places, they disappear one by one—first appearing at the scenes of their musings, then reappearing back at school! They soon realize Nebby had used Teleport to take them to the places and Pokémon they were thinking about.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is determined to catch Nebby. They succeed, but thanks to Teleport, Bewear carries the trio off...and Nebby makes its way back to Ash—all by itself! After Ash and Pikachu visit the places the rest of the class saw earlier, one thing becomes obvious: Nebby is growing up!

==Plot==
{{an|Lillie}} writes in her diary the events of the [[SM044|previous episode]]. At {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house, {{Ash}} provides his Pokémon with breakfast before checking on {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}. Ash and Professor Kukui head to the [[Pokémon School]] with {{AP|Rowlet}} and Nebby in Ash's backpack. {{TRT}} have set up their truck outside the school in an attempt to gain more customers, just as [[Jessie]] finishes a call with [[Matori]]. Students pass them by but Ash runs up to the truck to buy the [[malasada]] when Team Rocket spot Nebby. Ash heads into school as [[James]] suspects Nebby is a pre-evolved form of {{p|Koffing}} which he names Proto-Koffing and make plans to catch it. In the classroom, Ash and {{ashcl}} are working with clay to sculpt their partners. Their attempts start with mixed results as Nebby starts to {{m|Teleport}} them to various locations and back to the school. They soon work out what Nebby is doing as Nebby approaches Lillie only for Nebby to fall asleep.

Over lunch, the class discuss what happened and realize that they were sent to somewhere they were thinking of. Ash picks Nebby up which then starts crying and they attempt to make faces to calm it down but only Lillie succeeds. Nebby suddenly teleports Ash away to a {{an|Jigglypuff}} who starts {{m|sing}}ing, putting them to sleep. Back at the school, the others head out to search for Ash when he doesn't return. Jigglypuff stops singing and sees Ash asleep and in turn scribbles on their faces before leaving. Waking up, Nebby starts teleporting Ash to various places before remembering Team Rocket. Down on the beach, Jessie lets out her annoyance towards Matori before discussing plans to capture Nebby. Nebby teleports Ash to their location and they announce their plans to take Nebby as Jessie brings out {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. James comes up with a plan and they agree to fight fair as James and {{MTR}} walk off with {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.

Ash and Jessie square off against each other and a battle begins. After a few attacks, they start walking around in a circle where Ash finds himself blinded by the sun, allowing Team Rocket to capture Nebby. Team Rocket prepare themselves for the arrival of {{an|Bewear}} only for Nebby to teleport them to Bewear when Bewear doesn't appear. Bewear takes Team Rocket into its den. Nebby returns to Ash when it senses Ash calling to it. Nebby subsequently falls asleep as Ash is reunited with his classmates. Nebby soon wakes up and teleports everyone to the top of the school.

==Major events==

* {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} is revealed to know {{m|Teleport}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM045.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Matori]] (screen)
* {{an|Lusamine}} (flashback)
* {{an|Faba}} (flashback)
* {{an|Professor Burnet}} (flashback)
* [[Wicke]] (flashback)
* Students

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM045.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Ash|Litten}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Steenee}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Cottonee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Petilil}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wingull}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Oranguru}} ({{an|Oranguru|anime}})
* {{p|Cosmog}} (×2; {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}; one in fantasy)
* {{p|Alomomola}} (×3)
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pichu}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Pikachu}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Koffing}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What is the move that {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} will use in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Rotom}}
** Choices: {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Leafage}}, {{m|Teleport}}
** Answer: Teleport
* {{an|Faba}} and [[Wicke]] narrate the preview for the [[SM046|next episode]].
* {{an|Lillie}} replaces the [[narrator]] in the beginning of the episode.
* [[Jessie]] using the sunset to blind {{Ash}} in order for {{MTR}} to steal Nebby is a reference to the battle between Jessie and [[James]]'s Japanese namesakes, {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}}, where Miyamoto used the sunset to blind Sasaki and strike him with his bokken.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the phrase "''now you see me, now you don't''".
* The episode's {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub title may be a reference to the 1982 song "Józek nie daruję Ci tej nocy" of the Polish pop-rock band ''Bajm''.

===Errors===
* When {{an|Sophocles}} jokingly says his "sculpture" is a {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}}, {{an|Mallow}} is shown to be in the middle of sculpting while {{TP|Mallow|Steenee}} is posing for her. Moments later, Mallow hasn't even started sculpting yet and Steenee is not yet doing the pose she was doing earlier.
* After the head of {{an|Kiawe}}'s sculpture of {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} droops, its back-mounted spikes disappear when the camera moves back.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|Pist væk og tilbage igen!|Gone and back again!}}
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|sv={{tt|Från En Plats Till En Annan!|From One Place To Another!}}
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|tr={{tt|Bir Yerde, Bir Gökte!|Once In The Ground, Once In The Sky!}}
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prevtitle=A Dream Encounter! |
nextcode=SM046 |
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Aeroblast (move)

2020-10-30T16:45:13Z

PLMMJ: /* In the anime */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=177
|name=Aeroblast
|jname=エアロブラスト
|jtrans=Aeroblast
|jtranslit=Earoburasuto
|gameimage=Aeroblast VIII.png
|gameimage2=Aeroblast VIII 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Flying
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=5
|maxpp=8
|power=100
|accuracy=95
|gen=II
|category=Cool
|appeal=3
|jam=0
|cdesc=Affected by how well the appeal in front goes.
|appealsc=2
|scdesc=Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage.
|appeal6=3
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Excites the audience a lot if used last.
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=any
}}

'''Aeroblast''' (Japanese: '''エアロブラスト''' ''Aeroblast'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Flying}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Lugia}}.

==Effect==
Aeroblast deals damage and has an increased [[critical hit]] ratio.

Aeroblast can hit non-adjacent opponents in [[Triple Battle]]s.

Aeroblast can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Contest Spectacular combination]], with the user gaining extra three appeal points if the move {{m|Focus Energy}} was used in the prior turn.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Flying}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A powerful <sc>Flying</sc>-type attack. It often becomes a critical hit.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Has a high critical hit ratio.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Launches a vacuumed blast. High critical-hit ratio.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A vortex of air is shot at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|A vortex of air is shot at the foe to inflict damage. It has a high critical-hit ratio.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Flying|2}}
{{Moveentry/7|249|Lugia|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|1|77|85{{sup/4|DPPt}} 43{{sup/4|HGSS}}|43|43|43|54|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Flying|7}}

==In other games==
===In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], Aeroblast has 20 base power, 12PP and 84% accuracy. The attack travels up to 10 tiles away and hits the first Pokémon it encounters, ally or enemy. This move has an increased critical-hit ratio.

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the move's accuracy has been decreased to 79.8%.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Flying}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}} {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It has a high critical-hit rate.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|はなれたポケモンにダメージをあたえるきゅうしょにあたりやすい|Inflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It has a high critical-hit}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}} {{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It even damages faraway Pokémon. It also has a high critical-hit rate.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user releases a beam of energy from its mouth.|image1=Lugia Aeroblast.png|image1p=Lugia (M02)|image2=Silver parent Aeroblast.png|image2p=Lugia (original series)|image3=Hoopa Lugia Aeroblast.png|image3p=Lugia (M18)|image4=Lugia JN Aeroblast.png|image4p=Lugia (JN002)}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=249|pkmn=Lugia|method=A yellow-orange ball forms in front of Lugia's mouth. Lugia's body then starts to glow blue and it fires multiple beams of yellow-orange from its mouth which eventually converge into a single destructive beam, surrounded by a vortex of wind, which is fired at the opponent. Alternatively, Lugia will open its mouth and gather blue energy inside it. It then fires a massive beam of energy from its mouth at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Lugia (M02)|startcode=M02|startname=The Power of One|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Lugia (anime)|startcode=EP221|startname=A Parent Trapped!}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Hoopa (anime)|user1=A Lugia summoned by Hoopa|startcode=M18|startname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Lugia (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lugia|startcode=JN002|startname=Legend? Go! Friends? Go!}}
{{movebtm|type=flying|user=Mew (recurring)|user1=Recurring Mew in the form of Lugia|startcode=JN020|startname=Dreams Are Made of These!}}

==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user fires a burst of energy at the opponent.|image1=Lugia Aeroblast M18 manga.png|image1p=Lugia}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=249|pkmn=Lugia|method=Lugia opens its mouth and fires a burst of energy from its mouth at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Lugia (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lugia|startcode=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|startname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user fires a blast of air from its mouth at the opponent.|image1=Lugia Aeroblast Adventures.png|image1p=Lugia}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=249|pkmn=Lugia|method=Lugia opens its mouth and takes a deep breath. It then fires the air as a beam from its mouth at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Tower duo (Adventures)#Lugia|user1=The Masked Man's Lugia|startcode=PS146|startname=Lively Lugia I|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user fires a burst of energy from its mouth at the opponent.|image1=Lugia Aeroblast GDZ.png|image1p=Lugia}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=249|pkmn=Lugia|method=Lugia opens its mouth and fires a burst of energy at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Lugia (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lugia|startcode=GDZ69|startname=Guardian Deity of the Sea (Part Two)|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga===
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user fires a burst of energy from its mouth at the opponent.|image1=Lugia Aeroblast TA.png|image1p=Lugia}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=249|pkmn=Lugia|method=Lugia opens its mouth and fires a burst of energy in the form of a beam at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Lugia (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lugia|startcode=TA37|startname=Rescue on the Stormy Seas|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=flying
|genII=Aeroblast II
|genIII=Aeroblast III
|genIV=Aeroblast IV
|BW=Aeroblast BW
}}
{{Movegen
|type=flying
|B2W2=Aeroblast B2W2
|genVI=Aeroblast VI
|genVII=Aeroblast VII
|genVII2=Aeroblast VII 2
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=flying
|Stad2=Aeroblast Stad2
|Colo=Aeroblast Colo
|XD=Aeroblast XD
|PBR=Aeroblast PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=flying
|PMDRB=Aeroblast PMD RB
}}

==Trivia==
* Aeroblast and {{m|Spacial Rend}} are variations of one another, and are the [[signature move]]s of a [[game mascot]].
* In [[Generation II]], the {{pkmn|anime}}, and the [[M02|second Pokémon movie]], Aeroblast is portrayed as one or more beams of destructive energy. However, starting from [[Generation III]] and the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, Aeroblast is depicted as a concentrated, hurricane-like vortex stream.
* Aeroblast is the only {{type|Flying}} [[move]] introduced in Generation II.
* According to the Power of One illustrated novelization, Aeroblast was capable of splitting seas and shattering continents as well as destroying [[Lawrence III]]'s airship.
* In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, this move was named by [[Lt. Surge]].

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|zh_yue=氣旋攻擊 ''{{tt|Heisyùhn Gūnggīk|Cyclone Attack}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 空氣爆炸 ''{{tt|Hūnghei Baauja|Air Blast}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|zh_cmn=氣旋攻擊 / 气旋攻击 ''{{tt|Qìxuán Gōngjí / Qìxuán Gōngjī|Cyclone Attack}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 空氣爆炸 ''{{tt|Kōngqì Bàozhà|Air Blast}}''
|nl=Luchtschot
|fr=Aéroblast
|de=Luftstoß
|el=Αεροβόλο
|it=Aerocolpo
|ko=에어로블라스트 ''Aeroblast''
|pt_br=Explosão Aérea
|pt_eu=Explosão Aérea
|sr=Jak nalet vetra
|es=Aerochorro
|vi=Xoáy Không Khí
Đại pháo không khí
}}
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{{Aeroblast}}
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[[Category:Signature moves]]

[[de:Luftstoß]]
[[es:Aerochorro]]
[[fr:Aéroblast]]
[[it:Aerocolpo]]
[[ja:エアロブラスト]]
[[zh:气旋攻击（招式）]]

Goomy (Pokémon)

2020-09-30T17:57:57Z

PLMMJ: /* Biology */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Goomy
|jname=ヌメラ
|tmname=Numera
|category=Soft Tissue
|typebox=1
|type1=Dragon
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Sap Sipper
|ability2=Hydration
|abilityd=Gooey
|ndex=704
|karea=Mountain
|kdex=019
|adex=178
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|eggcycles=40
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'''Goomy''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヌメラ''' ''Numera'') is a {{type|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Sliggoo}} starting at [[level]] 40, which evolves into {{p|Goodra}} starting at level 50 when leveled up during [[rain]] (or [[fog]] in [[Generation VII]]) in the overworld.

==Biology==
[[File:Ash Goomy melted.png|thumb|250px|left|Goomy when dried out]]
Goomy is a Pokémon that resembles a {{wp|slug}} or a slime with beady black eyes. The lower half of its body is light purple, while the upper half is a paler shade of purple. Along the dividing line of the two colors are five large, green spots. The front part of this line is its mouth. On top of its head are two pairs of antenna-like horns; the hind pair is longer than the front pair. These sensitive horns are used to check its surroundings.

Goomy is considered the weakest {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Its body is mostly water and is covered by a germ-laden mucous membrane. This slimy layer causes physical attacks to slide off harmlessly. However, it becomes unable to breathe and will die if its body dries out. Because of this, it stays in damp, shady areas. Goomy's horns have powerful sensors that allow it to locate any sign of the enemy, allowing it to survive any kind of danger. As seen in [[XY055|the anime]], its diet consists of leaves.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Goomy.png|thumb|250px|Goomy in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Goomy]]====
Goomy debuted in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', where it was {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}}. In ''[[XY061|An Oasis of Hope!]]'', Goomy evolved into a Sliggoo; and in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Sliggoo evolved again into a Goodra.

===Minor appearances===
A Goomy appeared in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]''.

Three Goomy appeared during a flashback in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]'', with one under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and the other two being {{pkmn2|wild}}.

A Trainer's Goomy appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.

A Goomy was seen in the [[Wild Area]] in ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY055|Goomy|Ash's Pokédex|Goomy, the Soft Tissue Pokémon, and the weakest of all Dragon types. In order to keep its body moist, Goomy lives in places where it's dark and damp.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Flare Goomy Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Goomy in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
A Goomy appeared in [[PS554]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Lady}}.

In ''[[PAXY23|Gyarados Changes]]'', two {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s used two Goomy to try and prevent {{adv|X}} and [[Emma]] from entering the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]]. They were easily sent flying with the {{t|Psychic}} powers of Emma's {{p|Espurr|Mimi}}.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Goomy is one of the students at {{DL|Serene Village|School|Serene Village School}}. He is easily intimidated and scared but good friends with {{p|Deerling}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=019|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The weakest Dragon-type Pokémon, it lives in damp, shady places, so its body doesn't dry out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It's covered in a slimy membrane that makes any punches or kicks slide off it harmlessly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=The weakest Dragon-type Pokémon, it lives in damp, shady places, so its body doesn't dry out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It's covered in a slimy membrane that makes any punches or kicks slide off it harmlessly.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=178|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=217|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The weakest of all Dragon-type Pokémon, it's unable to breathe if its skin dries out, so it sticks to shady places.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its source of protection is its slimy, germ-laden mucous membrane. Anyone who touches it needs some thorough hand-washing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It uses its horns to check out its surroundings. They're very sensitive, so if you grab them, it will feel a strong shock and be unable to move.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Its body is mostly water. If it dries out, it will die, so it's always sitting with perfect stillness in the shade.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=389|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=060}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Because most of its body is water, it will dry up if the weather becomes too arid. It's considered the weakest dragon Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Their horns are powerful sensors. As soon as Goomy pick up any sign of enemies, they go into hiding. This is how they've survived.}}
|}
|}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 4|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 4]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Forgotten Forest|Dark Land: Forgotten Forest]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 04|Area 04: Stage 03]]}}
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Easter Goomy Egg|All|Japan|1|March 18 to April 9, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Goomy 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Korean Goomy Egg|All|South Korea|1|April 29 to May 7, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Goomy}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dragon
|sm1=Shed Shell|sm1type=None|sm1rar=5
|usum1=Shed Shell|usum1type=None|usum1rar=5
|sh1=Shed Shell|sh1type=None|sh1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Base Stats
|type=Dragon
|HP=45
|Attack=50
|Defense=35
|SpAtk=55
|SpDef=75
|Speed=40
}}

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Goomy|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|41|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Goomy|Dragon|Dragon|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Goomy|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR22|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR24|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR45|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR62|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR78|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Goomy|Dragon|Dragon|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Goomy|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|004|Charmander}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|782|Jangmo-o}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Goomy|Dragon|Dragon|6}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Goomy|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Goomy|Dragon|Dragon|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dragon}}
{{Template:Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=704
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=704|num=288
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
|swapper=Flash Mob
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=704
|name1=Goomy
|type1-1=Dragon
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 40}}
|no2=705
|name2=Sliggoo
|type1-2=Dragon
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 50}} while {{color2|000|Rain|raining}} (or {{color2|000|Fog|foggy}} in {{color2|000|Generation VII}})
|no3=706
|name3=Goodra
|type1-3=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=704}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=704}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|704|Goomy}}

==Trivia==
* Goomy was designed by [[Saya Tsuruta]].


===Origin===
Goomy seems to be based on soft bodied gastropods, such as {{wp|slug}}s and {{wp|nudibranch}}; its typing and eventual dragon design in evolution may be a reference to the {{wp|Glaucus atlanticus|"blue dragon" sea slug}}. It may also be based upon the concept of living slime in popular culture. Goomy also bears some resemblance to the prehistoric ''{{wp|wiwaxia}}''.

====Name origin====
Goomy may be a combination of ''goo'' and either ''gummy'' or ''slimy''.

Numera is derived from 滑る ''numeru'' (to be slippery) and ぬらぬら ''nuranura'' (onomatopoetic word for slimy).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dragon|type2=Dragon
|ja=ヌメラ ''Numera''|jameaning=From {{tt|滑る ''numeru''|to be slippery}} and {{tt|ぬらぬら ''nuranura''|onomatopoetic word for slimy}}
|fr=Mucuscule|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|mucus}}'' and ''minuscule''
|es=Goomy|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Viscora|demeaning=From ''{{tt|viskos|viscous}}''
|it=Goomy|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=미끄메라 ''Mikkeumera''|komeaning=From {{tt|미끄럽다 ''mikkeureopda''|to be slippery}}''
|zh_yue=黏黏寶 ''Nìhmnìhmbóu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|黏 ''nìhm''|sticky}} and {{tt|寶寶 ''bóubóu''|baby}}
|zh_cmn=黏黏寶 / 黏黏宝 ''Niánniánbǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|黏 ''nián''|sticky}} and {{tt|寶寶 / 宝宝 ''bǎobǎo''|baby}}
|hi=गूमी ''Goomy''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Гуми ''Gumi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=นูเมรา ''Numera''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Goomy]]
* [[Students (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dragon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dragon|prevnum=703|prev=Carbink|nextnum=705|next=Sliggoo}}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}

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Talk:Ash's Larvitar

2020-09-27T16:28:30Z

PLMMJ: /* Larvitar was never Ash's */

== The Whole Weight Issue ==

I never thought about that until just now. Interesting point! =] → [[User:Thomas1652]]

== Ok, About Larvitar and Ash... ==

Ok, guys, I am very sorry if I am beating on a dead horse, but I still don't really understand how Larvitar isn't considered Ash's Pokemon.

I mean, sure, It wasn't caught in a [[Poké ball]] (which many people use as the trump card in regards to capture despite several flaws in it.), but, then again, [[Misty's_Togetic|Misty's Togepi]] was never placed in a Poké ball either, and that never stopped people from calling it Misty's Pokemon despite the fact that it technically wasn't caught in a Poké ball.

Also, there is the whole thing about Ash having to return it to it's habitat and Mom, But then again, look at [[Ash's_Lapras|Lapras]]. That pokemon was ALSO supposed to be delivered back to it's family (Didn't Ash say to it that he would return it to it's family as soon as he finds them when he captured it?), and that is STILL counted as Ash's Pokémon (or at least enough to be part of the released section.) despite that.

And besides which, just because it is caught in a trainer's Poké ball doesn't mean that it is that trainer's pokemon, I mean, look at [[Brock's Vulpix]] (though this may be a bad example), or even Ash's Lapras, to a certain extent.

Besides, it actually participated in a battle [[EP262|at one point]], And it was counted as Ash's Pokemon in [[Spurt]], unlike, Oh, say, [[Sabrina's_Haunter|Haunter]].

Now, if it still isn't enough for you, I'll understand.

Anyways, that's all for now.

~~Weedle_McHairybug~~

Judging from the spurt oppening the makers of pokemon seem to count Larvitar as Ash's but not Haunter.

I agree. Larviter should be listed as one of Ash's pokemon. [[User:Misty-may-dawn rulz|Misty-may-dawn rulz]]

==Harden==

Did Larvitar really use Harden? Or was it just used to describe how Larvitar was feeling towards other people and Pokemon that Larvitar didn't trust. I ask because it wasn't the typical harden we normally see, all it did was froze up, I don't think it means it used hardened though. --[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 14:36, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

== 1 episodes ==

Someone should really fix that. *[[User:Tc26|tc]][[User talk:Tc26|26]]* 01:52, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

:I don't really think it's fixable, I think it just happens that way. . [[User:ShinjiLover|ShinjiLover]] 08:33, 30 November 2008 (UTC)

== Change name of Ash's Larvitar ==
Ash did never own Larvitar. It was with him when he was taking care of it. He was planing to deliver back to it's mum the whole time. Reguarding the "Ok,about Ash and Larvitar" discusion. Yes Brock's Vulpix should probably be Suzy's Vulpix. MIsty's Togetic is differant, for she intended to keep it for life. Ash didn't go looking for Lapras' family and if they hadn't ran into them in "Viva Las Lapras", it would probably still be with Ash (or in Oak's Lab) today. With Larvitar, however, Ash was taking a detour to take all the way home (with Lapras it was chance they found its family). For that reason I think the page should be called, "Larvitar (Mount Silver)", "Larvitar (anime)", "Tyranitar's Larvitar" or even "Larvitar (Ash)". Just for the record the page called "Jessie's Lickitung" should be "Benny's Lickitung", and and Ash's Squirtle should be Jenny's Squirtle. From RedandGreen1996
:Please sign with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>); if you forget to sign, add <nowiki>{{unsigned|RedandGreen1996}}</nowiki> instead.
:Also, no. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 23:01, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

== Ash's Larvitar ==

''pasted from another page''
::It's called [[Ash's Larvitar]] by the way. The trivia is actually referencing to his Larvitar but if you wanted to figure out a way of wording it you could say,"Ash is the only main character in the anime to own two different members of a pseudo-legendary family." or something along those lines. –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 20:36, 11 April 2010 (UTC)
:::Gonna step in here quick and bring up that I think the reason why Gible is said to be Ash's only pseudo-legendary was because Larvitar was never technically ''his'', he was just temporarily taking care of it or whatnot. Its article is named as such for the sake of simplicity. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:41, 11 April 2010 (UTC)
::::If that is the case then why does its article call it Ash's? Are we going to need to move the article if it wasn't Ash's? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 03:02, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:::::From my previous comment on the matter:
::::::''Its article is named as such'' [ie. "Ash's Larvitar"] ''for the sake of simplicity''
:::::We can't very well call the article "the Larvitar that Ash took care of for about eight episodes but was never technically owned by him" or something. :P [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 15:30, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:::::::That may be true but it apparently isn't his, the page ''at least'' should not have that, Ash's current pokemon thing at the bottom or something [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 20:11, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Basically, it is Elm's Larvitar if it is anyone's at all, this is like stating a package your purchased to be delivered actually belongs to the mailman. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 20:26, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

==Egg==
It's life in the egg was revealed in the first episode it was in, Ash shared a dream from when he was in the egg, getting kicked and stuff. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 01:13, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

== Move to "Larvitar (anime)" ==

I am suggesting this page be moved to {{redlink|Larvitar (anime)}}. Ash never technically owned Larvitar at any point that we know of, but the title I am proposing neither confirms nor denies that he ever owned it. This move does not say that Ash never owned Larvitar. It just acknowledges the controversy of it's ownership.--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(TALK)''']] 03:53, 24 November 2011 (UTC)

:It was in Ash's care and that is enough for me really. I oppose. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 06:58, 24 November 2011 (UTC)
::I oppose as well, for the same reason Toon Ganondorf gave. Hell, Ash even used it in battle once. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 01:38, 26 November 2011 (UTC)
:::Oppose. This situation is diffrent from Ash/Sabrina's Haunter. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 01:48, 26 November 2011 (UTC)

It was given to Ash from Elm to take home so it should stay Ash's. [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 00:16, 27 November 2011 (UTC)
:Oppose. As I had stated near the top of the page, Larvitar spent a lot of time being cared for by Ash, it was counted in Spurt, Togepi, in spite of never being supplied with a Pokéball, was still counted as Misty's pokemon, and likewise Vulpix wasn't counted as Brock's Pokémon despite being placed in his ball, and if we're going to claim that its not Ash's since he was to return it to Larvitar's mom anyway, then we might as well state that Ash's Lapras doesn't belong to Ash, either, since he had to return it under similar circumstances. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:29, 27 November 2011 (UTC)

I think it's best to use the same strategy that was used on the Ash/Sabrina's Hunter thing- a poll. But if we chose to do so, as from my previous experience with ownership dispute, we would have to have a few more users invlolved. [[User:Satoshi101|Satoshi101]] 04:43, 11 December 2011 (UTC)

:I disagree. There are twice as many people on this page who believe it should stay as is than who believe it should be moved, and I'm sure, just like Haunter, many would oppose. I don't see the point. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 04:51, 11 December 2011 (UTC)

== Harden and Larvitar ==

I know there is a message about it already but I got in trouble in past for replying to the old messages. I too wonder if it was literally using harden, or if it was just hardening around them. I.e. a baby can harden around people it is unfamiliar with, go shy and retreat into itself. So yeah, was it a literal case of using the movie Harden, or was it an emotional case of hardening? [[User:RobbieNewton|RobbieNewton]] ([[User talk:RobbieNewton|talk]]) 14:08, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

== Larvitar was never Ash's ==

Ash never caught Larvitar at all. I'm not sure if he even commanded it. He was just given the egg to give it back to its mother, Tyranitar. Same situation with Haunter, but it won Ash a Marsh Badge and Sabrina probably caught in a Poké Ball after it decided to stay with her so I'll let it slide. [[User:PLMMJ|PLMMJ]] ([[User talk:PLMMJ|talk]]) 16:26, 27 September 2020 (UTC)

Welp. He did command it and use it in battle once but I don't think that's enough. [[User:PLMMJ|PLMMJ]] ([[User talk:PLMMJ|talk]]) 16:27, 27 September 2020 (UTC)

Talk:Ash's Larvitar

2020-09-27T16:27:47Z

PLMMJ: /* Larvitar was never Ash's */

== The Whole Weight Issue ==

I never thought about that until just now. Interesting point! =] → [[User:Thomas1652]]

== Ok, About Larvitar and Ash... ==

Ok, guys, I am very sorry if I am beating on a dead horse, but I still don't really understand how Larvitar isn't considered Ash's Pokemon.

I mean, sure, It wasn't caught in a [[Poké ball]] (which many people use as the trump card in regards to capture despite several flaws in it.), but, then again, [[Misty's_Togetic|Misty's Togepi]] was never placed in a Poké ball either, and that never stopped people from calling it Misty's Pokemon despite the fact that it technically wasn't caught in a Poké ball.

Also, there is the whole thing about Ash having to return it to it's habitat and Mom, But then again, look at [[Ash's_Lapras|Lapras]]. That pokemon was ALSO supposed to be delivered back to it's family (Didn't Ash say to it that he would return it to it's family as soon as he finds them when he captured it?), and that is STILL counted as Ash's Pokémon (or at least enough to be part of the released section.) despite that.

And besides which, just because it is caught in a trainer's Poké ball doesn't mean that it is that trainer's pokemon, I mean, look at [[Brock's Vulpix]] (though this may be a bad example), or even Ash's Lapras, to a certain extent.

Besides, it actually participated in a battle [[EP262|at one point]], And it was counted as Ash's Pokemon in [[Spurt]], unlike, Oh, say, [[Sabrina's_Haunter|Haunter]].

Now, if it still isn't enough for you, I'll understand.

Anyways, that's all for now.

~~Weedle_McHairybug~~

Judging from the spurt oppening the makers of pokemon seem to count Larvitar as Ash's but not Haunter.

I agree. Larviter should be listed as one of Ash's pokemon. [[User:Misty-may-dawn rulz|Misty-may-dawn rulz]]

==Harden==

Did Larvitar really use Harden? Or was it just used to describe how Larvitar was feeling towards other people and Pokemon that Larvitar didn't trust. I ask because it wasn't the typical harden we normally see, all it did was froze up, I don't think it means it used hardened though. --[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 14:36, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

== 1 episodes ==

Someone should really fix that. *[[User:Tc26|tc]][[User talk:Tc26|26]]* 01:52, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

:I don't really think it's fixable, I think it just happens that way. . [[User:ShinjiLover|ShinjiLover]] 08:33, 30 November 2008 (UTC)

== Change name of Ash's Larvitar ==
Ash did never own Larvitar. It was with him when he was taking care of it. He was planing to deliver back to it's mum the whole time. Reguarding the "Ok,about Ash and Larvitar" discusion. Yes Brock's Vulpix should probably be Suzy's Vulpix. MIsty's Togetic is differant, for she intended to keep it for life. Ash didn't go looking for Lapras' family and if they hadn't ran into them in "Viva Las Lapras", it would probably still be with Ash (or in Oak's Lab) today. With Larvitar, however, Ash was taking a detour to take all the way home (with Lapras it was chance they found its family). For that reason I think the page should be called, "Larvitar (Mount Silver)", "Larvitar (anime)", "Tyranitar's Larvitar" or even "Larvitar (Ash)". Just for the record the page called "Jessie's Lickitung" should be "Benny's Lickitung", and and Ash's Squirtle should be Jenny's Squirtle. From RedandGreen1996
:Please sign with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>); if you forget to sign, add <nowiki>{{unsigned|RedandGreen1996}}</nowiki> instead.
:Also, no. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 23:01, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

== Ash's Larvitar ==

''pasted from another page''
::It's called [[Ash's Larvitar]] by the way. The trivia is actually referencing to his Larvitar but if you wanted to figure out a way of wording it you could say,"Ash is the only main character in the anime to own two different members of a pseudo-legendary family." or something along those lines. –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 20:36, 11 April 2010 (UTC)
:::Gonna step in here quick and bring up that I think the reason why Gible is said to be Ash's only pseudo-legendary was because Larvitar was never technically ''his'', he was just temporarily taking care of it or whatnot. Its article is named as such for the sake of simplicity. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:41, 11 April 2010 (UTC)
::::If that is the case then why does its article call it Ash's? Are we going to need to move the article if it wasn't Ash's? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 03:02, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:::::From my previous comment on the matter:
::::::''Its article is named as such'' [ie. "Ash's Larvitar"] ''for the sake of simplicity''
:::::We can't very well call the article "the Larvitar that Ash took care of for about eight episodes but was never technically owned by him" or something. :P [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 15:30, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:::::::That may be true but it apparently isn't his, the page ''at least'' should not have that, Ash's current pokemon thing at the bottom or something [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 20:11, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Basically, it is Elm's Larvitar if it is anyone's at all, this is like stating a package your purchased to be delivered actually belongs to the mailman. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 20:26, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

==Egg==
It's life in the egg was revealed in the first episode it was in, Ash shared a dream from when he was in the egg, getting kicked and stuff. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 01:13, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

== Move to "Larvitar (anime)" ==

I am suggesting this page be moved to {{redlink|Larvitar (anime)}}. Ash never technically owned Larvitar at any point that we know of, but the title I am proposing neither confirms nor denies that he ever owned it. This move does not say that Ash never owned Larvitar. It just acknowledges the controversy of it's ownership.--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(TALK)''']] 03:53, 24 November 2011 (UTC)

:It was in Ash's care and that is enough for me really. I oppose. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 06:58, 24 November 2011 (UTC)
::I oppose as well, for the same reason Toon Ganondorf gave. Hell, Ash even used it in battle once. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 01:38, 26 November 2011 (UTC)
:::Oppose. This situation is diffrent from Ash/Sabrina's Haunter. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 01:48, 26 November 2011 (UTC)

It was given to Ash from Elm to take home so it should stay Ash's. [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 00:16, 27 November 2011 (UTC)
:Oppose. As I had stated near the top of the page, Larvitar spent a lot of time being cared for by Ash, it was counted in Spurt, Togepi, in spite of never being supplied with a Pokéball, was still counted as Misty's pokemon, and likewise Vulpix wasn't counted as Brock's Pokémon despite being placed in his ball, and if we're going to claim that its not Ash's since he was to return it to Larvitar's mom anyway, then we might as well state that Ash's Lapras doesn't belong to Ash, either, since he had to return it under similar circumstances. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:29, 27 November 2011 (UTC)

I think it's best to use the same strategy that was used on the Ash/Sabrina's Hunter thing- a poll. But if we chose to do so, as from my previous experience with ownership dispute, we would have to have a few more users invlolved. [[User:Satoshi101|Satoshi101]] 04:43, 11 December 2011 (UTC)

:I disagree. There are twice as many people on this page who believe it should stay as is than who believe it should be moved, and I'm sure, just like Haunter, many would oppose. I don't see the point. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 04:51, 11 December 2011 (UTC)

== Harden and Larvitar ==

I know there is a message about it already but I got in trouble in past for replying to the old messages. I too wonder if it was literally using harden, or if it was just hardening around them. I.e. a baby can harden around people it is unfamiliar with, go shy and retreat into itself. So yeah, was it a literal case of using the movie Harden, or was it an emotional case of hardening? [[User:RobbieNewton|RobbieNewton]] ([[User talk:RobbieNewton|talk]]) 14:08, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

== Larvitar was never Ash's ==

Ash never caught Larvitar at all. I'm not sure if he even commanded it. He was just given the egg to give it back to its mother, Tyranitar. Same situation with Haunter, but it won Ash a Marsh Badge and Sabrina probably caught in a Poké Ball after it decided to stay with her so I'll let it slide. [[User:PLMMJ|PLMMJ]] ([[User talk:PLMMJ|talk]]) 16:26, 27 September 2020 (UTC)

=Welp. He did command it and use it in battle once but I don't think that's enough. [[User:PLMMJ|PLMMJ]] ([[User talk:PLMMJ|talk]]) 16:27, 27 September 2020 (UTC)

Talk:Ash's Larvitar

2020-09-27T16:26:01Z

PLMMJ: /* Larvitar was never Ash's */

Talk:Ash's Larvitar

2020-09-27T16:25:04Z

PLMMJ:

EP239

2020-09-27T15:48:32Z

PLMMJ: /* Plot */

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'''Whichever Way the Wind Blows''' (Japanese: '''キレイハナとラフレシア！そうげんのへいわ！''' ''{{tt|Kireihana|Bellossom}} and {{tt|Ruffresia|Vileplume}}! Peace in Meadow!'') is the 239th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 7, 2002 and in the United States on March 22, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Hardly taking a second to relish his latest gym victory, Ash quickly sets course for the next gym in Blackthorn City. It isn't long, though, before a more immediate challenge confronts his small party. As Ash and friends enter a clearing, they find large numbers of Vileplume and Bellossom preparing to battle. With the help of his Bayleef, Ash is able to settle the disturbance, but afterwards learns from a researcher working in the area that this is a common occurrence. The winds in this area, it seems, carry particulates from the Leaf and Sun Stones that cause Gloom to evolve into either Vileplume or Bellossom. Depending on the wind's direction, different amounts of either stone are scattered over the local Gloom, creating temporary surges in the populations of either of their possible evolutions. Since there is no foreseeable end to this natural state of flux, Ash and friends must end this constant fight for supremacy by convincing these Pokémon to live in harmony despite this trick of the wind that puts one and then the other group in the advantaged position.

==Plot==
While heading toward [[Blackthorn City]] for Ash's final [[Gym]] [[Badge]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} come across three sick {{p|Oddish}} underneath a tree. {{an|Brock}} cures them with some [[Pokémon food]]. Ash wonders how the Oddish got sick in the first place, so {{AP|Pikachu}} asks them. The three Oddish lead Ash and his friends over a hill where they find a plain meadow with a huge tree home to many {{p|Gloom}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, and {{p|Bellossom}}. Soon, the Vileplume and Bellossom start fighting. Pikachu fails to break up the fights, so Ash sends in his {{AP|Bayleef}} who separates them with her {{m|Vine Whip}}. Ash tries to get the Pokémon to apologize to each other and make friends with each other, but they refuse.

Soon, {{OBP|Steven|EP239}}, a {{t|Grass}} Pokémon researcher comes running towards the trio and he checks on the Oddish. The group makes their way to Steven's cottage-style laboratory with a {{p|Pidgeot}} weather vane on top. Steven explains that the Grass types are attracted to the area because of the running river and clear access to sunlight, and have divided the area into various territories. Steven and Brock explain the concept of branched [[evolution]], and Steven reveals that due to tiny fragments of [[Sun Stone]]s and [[Leaf Stone]]s in the wind, Gloom evolve into Vileplume when the wind is from the northeast, or into Bellossom when the wind is from the northwest. Steven theorizes that the trace amounts can accumulate enough to have the same effect as a full [[Evolution stone]].

A northwest wind blows through, which causes a pair of Gloom evolve into Vileplume in front of Ash and friends' eyes. The newly evolved Vileplume rush to join the others, sparking another fight between the Vileplume and Bellossom. Ash and Steven put on face masks to protect themselves against Vileplume's {{m|Stun Spore}}. Ash again summons Bayleef, also wearing a face mask, this time trying a {{m|Razor Leaf}} followed by a divisive Vine Whip, effectively ending the conflict. Steven explains many of the Oddish have left the area due to all of the fighting. He takes Ash and his friends to the tree he says started the conflict. The old tree provides shade in the morning blocking the Bellossom's sun access, while in the afternoon the tree stops sunlight reaching the Vileplume causing the opposition to migrate into the other's territory. A wind blows from the northwest causing some of the sleeping Gloom to evolve into Bellossom. These new Bellossom join some others to form a war front against a group of Vileplume. Bayleef's Razor Leaf and Vine Whip combo again separates the warring factions. Misty spots a peaceful group of six, three Vileplume and three Bellossom standing together. She notes they are a good model of cooperation.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are sitting on a yellow picnic blanket in the meadow area about to eat a sandwich lunch. This peaceful moment is interrupted by a wall of angry Bellossom and Vileplume, the fight quickly disappears. Though the cloud of Stun Spore paralyzes [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. The two request {{MTR}} go retrieve some [[Salveyo weed]]. Meowth quickly spots Steven's laboratory in the distance and peers through an open window before finding the much needed Salveyo weed. Meowth gives Jessie and James their doses of the medicinal plant and the two emerge from their paralysis slightly enraged by the Vileplume and Bellossom for interrupting their lunch. Meowth pitches the idea that a fleet of Grass Pokémon would relax {{an|Giovanni}} because of their decorative nature. The trio quickly set their sights on catching all of the Grass types to please their boss.

Steven and the group return to the laboratory to discuss tactics to resolve the conflict. This over-the-table discussion is interrupted by a storm alert. Steven's computer reveals the storm will be a strong northeasterly, which will result in a drastic increase in Vileplume numbers. Steven states that despite the conditions favoring Vileplume, it may lead to peace. Though both Misty and Bayleef have sympathy for the Bellossom, noting a balance is the ideal. The predicted storm soon rolls in, with a northeasterly, then a northwesterly sweeps in, causing an equal number of Gloom to evolve into both Vileplume and Bellossom. The storm clears and the sun emerges, as do the two warring fronts.

Before the first attack could land its mark, bombs fall from the sky, startling the Pokémon. It is revealed to be Team Rocket, flying in their Meowth Balloon and wearing gas masks. James announces their scheme to capture all of the grass Pokémon. James and Meowth sarcastically say they will use a 'Vileplume of Doom' robot and a nuclear-powered 'Bellossom Wrangler' robot before revealing they are actually just using a giant sack. The two sides again collide, with Team Rocket in the middle of the conflict zone. Meowth is quickly sent flying, whilst both James and Jessie's oxygen hoses loosen and they are again affected by Stun Spore. Steven and the group watch on, hoping the two sides would exhaust their efforts to realize that fighting does not solve anything. The fighting stops, with both sides collapsing from exhaustion.

The same group of six cooperative Bellossom and Vileplume again appear. Meowth translates that the Bellossom desire to become Vileplume, and the Vileplume wanted to be Bellossom, revealing the Pokémon have an identity crisis and desire to evolve a particular way. Misty attempts to settle the group's discourse, getting Meowth to translate human to Pokémon language. Misty explains the concept of fate, that the Bellossom and the Vileplume were meant to evolve into their current forms. Brock also makes a point of their common origins as Oddish and Gloom. Meanwhile, Jessie and James manage to regain consciousness thanks to some leftover Salveyo weed and are then caught by Ash and friends attempting to stash some Vileplume and Bellossom into their giant bag by hand. In response, other Bellossom and Vileplume release a Stun Spore attack. Jessie and James call upon {{TP|James|Victreebel}} and {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} to assist, though the two are quickly overcome by the Stun Spore cloud. The Bellossom and Vileplume unite against a common enemy, surrounding and fighting Team Rocket before Ash's Bayleef sends the trio flying. All of the Pokémon know now that they should all just live together peacefully as friends, and they now dance and chant together in three large circles. With that problem solved, Ash, Misty, and Brock say goodbye to Steven and continue their journey towards Blackthorn City.

==Major events==
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP239.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{OBP|Steven|EP239}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP239.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Arcanine}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Bellossom}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Oddish}} ({{OBP|Steven|EP239}}'s; ×3)
* {{p|Oddish}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gloom}} (multiple; some evolve)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (multiple; some newly evolved)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (multiple; some newly evolved)

==Trivia==
* [[Ready Go!]] replaced [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master (Whiteberry Version)]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]].
* [[Pocket-ering Monster-ing]] replaced [[Face Forward Team Rocket!]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* This is the first time {{MTR}} is used to translate human language into Pokémon language. Usually, it is the other way around, Meowth translating Pokémon language into human language.
* This episode's main territorial conflict between two {{t|Grass}} Pokémon, {{p|Bellossom}} and {{p|Vileplume}}, is similar to that of ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', which was, for the most part, between the entire {{p|Oddish}} and {{p|Hoppip}} evolutionary families.

===Errors===
* When [[Jessie]] first sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, it doesn't move its mouth when it says its name.
* During the storm, some of the {{p|Gloom}} are seen evolving into Vileplume. After that, some of the Gloom then evolve into Bellossom, but the Vileplume that evolved before are not there.
* Just before the storm occurs, {{Ash}} says, "That means more '''Vileplume''' will evolve". However, this is not true, as Vileplume cannot evolve because it is the final evolved form of Oddish.

===Dub edits===
* The original Japanese version features a different version of {{TRT}}'s {{motto}}, while the dub uses the standard lines.
* Also, the original version of Meowth's [[boss fantasy]] uses romantic-sounding saxophone music in the background.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Откъдето духа вятърът|Where the wind blows}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|美麗花對抗霸王花！草原的和平|Bellossom vs. Vileplume! Peace in the Meadow}}
|de={{tt|Von wo der Wind weht|From where the wind blows}}
|nl={{tt|Waar de Wind Vandaan Komt|Where the wind blows}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le vent de la discorde|The wind of strife}}
|he=חולף עם הרוח{{tt|kholef im haru'akh|Gone with the wind}}
|it={{tt|Secondo il vento che tira|Depending on the wind is blowing}}
|pt_br={{tt|Onde Quer que o Vento Sopre|Wherever the Wind Blows}}
|pt_eu={{tt|E Tudo o Vento Soprou|And all gone with the Wind}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Para donde sopla el viento!|Where the wind blows!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Sople como sople el viento|Anyway the wind blows}}
|pl={{tt|Skąd wieje wiatr?|From where the wind blows?}}
|hi=हवा मे कुछ तो है बात! {{tt|''Hava me kuch toh hai baat!''|There is something about the wind}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

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[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshito Hata]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Takeshi Mukōda]]

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[[zh:宝可梦第240集]]

EP235

2020-09-27T02:18:50Z

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epcode=EP235 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution |
title_ja=ワタルとあかいギャラドス！ |
title_ja_trans=Wataru and the Red Gyarados! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=February 7, 2002 |
broadcast_us=February 15, 2003 |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP231-EP240 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|240}}}}
'''Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution''' (Japanese: '''ワタルとあかいギャラドス！''' ''{{tt|Wataru|Lance}} and the Red Gyarados!'') is the 235th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 7, 2002 and in the United States on February 15, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and friends discover a red Gyarados, unknowingly uncovering a plot by Team Rocket to control the secrets of Pokémon evolution. To ensure their silence, Team Rocket attempts to capture the children, but is foiled by a member of an elite Pokémon defense organization, who releases the children with instructions to continue on their way and leave the dangerous job of ending this Team Rocket experiment to adults like himself. Ash and friends assent at first, but before long, unable to ignore the compassion he feels for the red Gyarados that seemed to be in such pain, Ash decides to return and lend a hand.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking near [[Mahogany Town]] when all of a sudden {{AP|Pikachu}} feels sick, followed by {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. {{an|Brock}} looks at the surroundings and declares that they must be lost. Several {{t|Bug}} Pokémon suddenly drop down from the trees, which frightens {{an|Misty}}, but they appear sick too. As they wonder what is happening, a large roar attracts their attention. The group reaches the banks of the [[Lake of Rage]]. All of a sudden a {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}} appears from the water, startling everyone. Within moments of its appearance, Gyarados fires out a {{m|Hydro Pump}} towards the group, which misses. Ash and the others conclude that Gyarados must be sick as well, so they decide to leave the area.

The group is halted by some members of [[Team Rocket]]. {{OBP|Tyson|Team Rocket}} doesn't want his plans ruined and he sends out a {{p|Fearow}} to take care of them. Ash calls on {{AP|Totodile}}, though it is unable to attack because of a wave of weakness that hits. Fearow is seemingly unaffected. It dives in with a {{m|Drill Peck}}, but a {{m|Thunder Wave}} strikes it down first. A {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and its {{pkmn|Trainer}} arrives on the scene. He orders Ash and the others to move away, and the group follows orders. Tyson and his {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s go to pursue them, but Dragonite delivers a powerful {{m|Whirlwind}} to keep them at bay. The Trainer flies off on his Dragonite and meets up with Ash's group in the forest. Misty notices that the man seems familiar, and refers to him as [[Lance]] from the [[Pokémon League]]. The Trainer confirms that he is Lance and reveals that he is part of the [[Pokémon G-Men]], a detective organization that seeks to catch people misusing Pokémon. Lance mentions that the Red Gyarados has something to do with Team Rocket’s latest operation at the Lake of Rage. Ash is keen to assist, which Lance politely declines. He explains that it would be too dangerous for Ash, especially since the Team Rocket members are no ordinary grunts. Lance directs them to a path that will lead to [[Mahogany Town]] and wishes them all the best.

The [[Team Rocket trio]] have found themselves lost in the same forest and are becoming increasingly weary from hunger. {{MTR}} turns to his left and spots what he thinks is a farmhouse. [[Jessie]] is energized again and declares that they will raid the farmhouse of its food. The building, however, is actually a [[Team Rocket HQ]]. Inside, Tyson congratulates [[Professor Sebastian]] on another successful operation. The Professor is not so optimistic and declares that the Red Gyarados has been the only one to [[Evolution|evolve]] from the radio wave technology. He declares that it must be captured for further study to perfect the radio wave technology. However, their radar indicates that the Red Gyarados is in the deepest part of the lake, meaning it must be lured to the surface. A Grunt interrupts the conversation and alerts the pair to some intruders. Upon further inspection of the security systems, Jessie, [[James]], and Meowth are caught on camera. While the trespassing trio walks through a hallway, they stop to examine some peculiar {{p|Persian}} statues. James touches one on the head and this triggers a cage trap. Tyson confronts the caught intruders and demands to know their identities. Jessie and James perform their {{motto}} to clarify their names. A Grunt informs Tyson that the central database confirms that Jessie and James are in fact a part of Team Rocket, but have been demoted to rookie rank for making zero contributions to the organization. Tyson reads that the trio will do anything for a meal, so he decides to recruit to help complete “[[Project R]]”. They leave Jessie, James, and Meowth to enjoy some food before introducing them to Professor Sebastian. The Professor and Tyson set the trio the task of retrieving the Red Gyarados from the Lake of Rage. Tyson mentions that it is a historic project, and the prospect of Team Rocket infamy leads the trio to accept the task.

Back at the base, a boat is prepared for the operation to begin. Just behind one of the docking hangers, Lance hides and waits for a chance. An unsuspecting Rocket grunt walks by and Lance grabs him, takes his uniform and boards the boat disguised. Team Rocket's vessel travels to the center of the Lake of Rage, where Jessie and her teammates follow orders and proceed to dive in to retrieve the Red Gyarados. Jessie orders James to swim 70 meters towards the target, and he begins without any questions. James turns back a moment later and notices that Jessie and Meowth are remaining behind. An argument breaks out among the trio. Soon enough, an angry red Gyarados comes towards them and Jessie, James, and Meowth swim back to the surface. Tyson is pleasantly surprised by the trio’s assistance and readies his crew to make the capture. As soon as the target is in sight, a Team Rocket member fires a net gun which ensnares the Red Gyarados and the Rocket trio. Professor Sebastian gives a signal and a power shock is delivered through the netting, shocking both Gyarados and Team Rocket.

Ash and his friends return to the Lake of Rage, and their concerns for the Red Gyarados are confirmed. They arrive on the scene just as Team Rocket drag their catch back to their base. Ash sends out Totodile, and Misty calls on {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}. They both swim to the net, and Totodile {{m|Bite|chomps}} the net and Jessie's hair, while Poliwhirl tries to rip it. Lance notices them, thinking Ash is crazy. Seeing the two Pokémon, Sebastian radios in for another device, which triggers a giant radar back at Team Rocket Headquarters that sends waves out towards the area. Soon Totodile and Poliwhirl become tired and let go of the net. As Misty and Ash recall their Pokemon, they again notice that Pikachu and Togepi appear sick again. Brock realizes it's something at the HQ that's doing this. Before they can act, Tyson catches the group with restrictive rings and delivers them directly to Sebastian. Ash demands to know what's going on and what are they going to do with the red Gyarados. Sebastian explains the whole concept behind Project R, short for Project Revolution. While the Red Gyarados was the only Pokémon to evolve because of the inducement wave, Sebastian thanks the kids for helping him realize that the technology was also a powerful weapon. He reveals that the aim of Project R is to force Pokémon into evolving to create an army of powerful Pokémon at their disposal. While Ash and his friends are furious, Sebastian’s spiel also offers Lance a lot of insight into Team Rocket's upcoming plans. To avoid any more complications, Tyson locks Ash and his friends behind bars.

Later Tyson congratulates Jessie, James, and Meowth for their work, and he rewards their efforts with an endless supply of food. He also orders them to look after the base. Soon after, the Gyarados is loaded into a truck and Team Rocket leaves in a transport convoy which Lance is on, along with Tyson and Sebastian. It drives off, leaving the lake, as well as Ash and his friends, behind.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter the {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}} at the [[Lake of Rage]], which is a result of [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Project R|latest scheme]] of forcing Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]].
* Ash and his friends meet [[Lance]], the [[Pokémon League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Lance]]
* {{OBP|Tyson|Team Rocket}}

=====Main series ''and'' English dub debuts=====
* [[Professor Sebastian]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP235.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Lance]]
* {{OBP|Tyson|Team Rocket}}
* [[Professor Sebastian]]
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP235.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Marowak}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Gyarados}} ({{TP|Lance|red|Gyarados}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{OBP|Tyson|Team Rocket}}'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Lance|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{TP|Lance|evolves|Gyarados}}; flashback)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Spinarak}}

==Trivia==
* The episode title seems to be a reference the {{wp|Tracy Chapman}} song "{{wp|Talkin' 'bout a Revolution|Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution}}".
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* This episode is similar to ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]''. The title of this episode is also similar to said later episode.
* [[Lance]] disguises himself as a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in this episode. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, one of the Team Rocket {{tc|Executive}}s, [[Proton]], is named Lance in Japanese. It should be noted that Lance also disguises himself and the player as a Rocket member as well in the said games.
* When learning of [[Team Rocket]]'s plan to force [[evolution]], {{an|Brock}} states that "Real evolution needs both a Pokémon and a {{pkmn|Trainer}}!", despite [[wild Pokémon]] being known to evolve without the help of a Trainer.
* The {{p|Persian}} statues in Team Rocket's Base also appear in the games at [[Team Rocket HQ]], serving much the same purpose.
* In [[Professor Sebastian]]'s first appearance, the text on the screen is Greek, but mirrored.
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' , ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' are used throughout the episode.
* ''[[Face Forward Team Rocket!]]'' is used in the Japanese version of this episode.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} do not blast off in this episode.

===Errors===
* The [[narrator]] says, "{{Ash}} is determined to earn his final [[Badge]] at the [[Mahogany Gym]]." This is followed by Ash saying, "Yes! I can't wait to get my sixth Badge, then it's on to the [[Johto League]]!" However, the Mahogany Gym is actually the seventh out of eight [[Gym]]s.
** At the same time, {{AP|Pikachu}} can be seen missing the red spot on his right cheek.
* [[Lake of Rage]] is referred to as "Lake Rage".

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|bg={{tt|Престъпна еволюция|Evolution crime}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|渡與紅色暴鯉龍|Lance and the Red Gyarados}}
|de={{tt|Gefährliche Radiowellen|Dangerous radio waves}}
|nl={{tt|Over Evolutie Gesproken|Talking about Evolution}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une question d'évolution|A question of evolution}}
|he=צרות באגם{{tt|tsarot ba'agam|Trouble in the lake}}
|it={{tt|Un progetto malvagio (prima parte)|An evil project (part 1)}}
|pt_br={{tt|Evolução, Eis a Questão|Evolution, That's the Question}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Evolução à Força|Forced Evolution}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Hablando de evolución!|Talking about evolution!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Experimentando la evolución|Experiencing the evolution}}
|pl={{tt|Porozmawiajmy o ewolucji|Let's talk about the evolution}}
|hi=पोकेमोन पर प्रयोग {{tt|''Pokemon par Prayog''|Experiments on Pokémon}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

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EP229

2020-09-27T02:07:46Z

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prevcode=EP228 |
prevtitle=Extreme Pokémon! |
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epcode=EP229 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=An EGG-sighting Adventure! |
title_ja=めいたんていジュンサー！きえたタマゴのなぞ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Famous Detective Junsar! The Mystery of the Egg that Disappeared!! |
broadcast_jp=December 20, 2001 |
broadcast_us=January 11, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboard=秦義人 |
director=秦義人 |
art=向田隆 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP221-EP230 |
footnotes= *{{filb-eppics|pm|234}}}}
'''An EGG-sighting Adventure!''' (Japanese: '''めいたんていジュンサー！きえたタマゴのなぞ！！''' ''Famous Detective {{tt|Junsar|Jenny}}! The Mystery of the Egg that Disappeared!!'') is the 229th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 20, 2001 and in the United States on January 11, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The egg—yet to hatch—that Ash had received from a grateful Pokemon breeder turns up missing. Ash and friends are fortunate, however, in that an Officer Jenny famous for her brilliant forensic work appears on the scene. As the investigation proceeds, however, the young Pokemon trainers begin to lose faith in this famous figure—it seems she is only able to correctly interpret clues after someone else (most often Ash, Misty, or Brock, in this case) have sorted things out for her. It seems that if the young trainers are to find the egg before it hatches, they will have to take over the investigation themselves.

==Plot==
While {{Ash}} wonders what will hatch from his {{pkmn|Egg}}, {{TRT}} are also keen to find out. {{MTR}} thinks it might be a [[Legendary Pokémon]], though his teammates have their doubts. [[Jessie]] then declares that they will steal the Egg, and her teammates cheer to the idea.

Storm clouds begin to gather causing {{AP|Pikachu}} to get excited from the electricity. {{an|Brock}} says that there is a [[Pokémon Center]] nearby and they should get there as soon as possible. A bolt of lightning strikes nearby and ruins Team Rocket’s next plan. The group rushes into a Pokémon Center. Brock eyes off the resident [[Nurse Joy]], but {{an|Misty}} pulls him away by the ear. Joy gives the group a room, admitting they are her only guests for the night. Meanwhile, Team Rocket wait for the lights to finally dim before breaking into the Center. They tiptoe through the hallway {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} emerges from his {{i|Poké Ball}} and almost disturbs the peace with his loud shout, but Jessie and the others beat him to the ground. The trio soon reaches the group's room. Meowth picks the lock with his sharp claw. They wonder how they can easily get the Egg, so they tie Meowth onto a fishing pole. They sneak their way in, and then they fuss over who gets credit for the Egg. Though their squabble wakes up {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, who {{m|Teleport}}s the Egg outside using its {{m|Metronome}}. The trio is startled when Brock starts talking, except it's only in his sleep. The Rockets turn their attention to the Egg again, but it seems to have vanished. They are distracted again, this time by Wobbuffet who appears with an apple in hand. Jessie decides a snack break is in order. Wobbuffet points them to a basket of fruit in the kitchen down the hall. Rushing to the kitchen, Team Rocket trips over Wobbuffet and they all fall flat on their faces. They shush each other to avoid raising any alarms. Later outside, an infant {{p|Kangaskhan}} approaches the odd [[Egg case]] with caution. She taps on the glass out of curiosity, causing the Egg to simply roll out of its case. Her mother comes along. She promptly puts the Egg and her baby into her protective pouch before wandering back into the wilderness.

Overnight Ash dreams about the Egg, only it appears much larger. The Egg suddenly cracks, revealing another Egg inside and it keeps going until there's nothing left. Ash wakes up from the nightmare. He looks over at the room’s desk and notices that the Egg is missing. He searches frantically and his shouting disturbs everyone including Nurse Joy. By morning [[Officer Jenny]] arrives on the scene, and the police sirens lead Team Rocket to hide in the Center kitchen momentarily. Ash tells her about his missing Egg and Jenny says that she can solve this one right out, they don't call her the Great Police Detective for nothing. A {{p|Chansey}} comes by to see what's going on and Jenny thinks maybe one of the Chansey may have it. Joy inspects her two Chansey, but neither has the Egg. Jenny tries another idea, she gets out her {{p|Growlithe}} in order to search for clues. The Growlithe sniffs Ash to get his scent. Growlithe rushes ahead and leads everyone outside to the empty Egg case. A sudden rustle alerts to who he thinks might be the culprit, but it turns out to be a wild {{p|Exeggcute}}. Joy remembers that there are Exeggcute nests nearby, and so they decide to inspect them. However, this yields no results.

Misty considers checking the Center again, and Jenny leads everyone back to the crime scene. Officer Jenny investigates the room and discovers no signs of forced entry. With that in mind, it must be an inside job, so she accuses Brock of stealing the Egg. Jenny explains her reasoning; Brock got jealous because Misty had her Togepi and Ash had his unhatched Egg. Ash and Misty believe the story, and they ask for Brock to explain himself. Brock collapses to the group and apologizes before realizing that he wasn't the Egg thief. As Jenny pulls Brock away by the wrists, Misty notices some scratch marks on the doorknob. Jenny concludes that Brock must have scratched the knob to make it look like someone else picked the lock. Jenny continues to march off with Brock, but Joy says that there were also scratch marks on the knob on the outside door. Now it can't be Brock since he was inside the whole time.

Jenny decides to use her {{p|Jumpluff}} for another investigation. The Jumpluff sprinkles some pollen onto the floor, which reveals a lot of shoeprints. Nurse Joy explains that she cleaned the floor thoroughly yesterday afternoon, meaning that only Ash's group, she and Officer Jenny would have left any trace. Jenny inspects everyone's shoes and starts to look around. They then notice that some different shoe prints that appear to be the closest to the desk. The significant distance between the desk and these footprints is also suspicious, indicating either the thief had long arms or they had a Pokémon assist them. Ash suggests {{m|Vine Whip}} would help. Misty then points out that Ash has a {{AP|Bayleef}}. The circumstantial evidence leads Jenny to declare that Ash must be the culprit. Ash pleads his innocence and Misty reminds Officer Jenny of the different footprints. With that in mind, Jenny has Jumpluff sprinkle the hallway for more clues. Jenny spots some Pokémon [[footprint]]s with her magnifying glass. She declares that the culprit must be a {{p|Suicune}}, but Brock notices that the prints are too small. Unable to actually identify the footprints, the group decides to instead follow the trail.

They spot four face prints, belonging to the Rocket trio and Jessie's Wobbuffet. Brock also points out that James owns a {{TP|James|Victreebel}} that knows Vine Whip. Jenny declares that she knew it was Team Rocket, and her "suspicions" leads the detective party to the kitchen. Officer Jenny reaches for the doorknob but notices it appears to be locked. Nurse Joy explains that the kitchen door doesn’t have a lock on it. In fact, Team Rocket have pushed themselves up against the door. Everyone decides to knock the door down. As they run at the door it gives way, causing them to fall. The Rocket trio flees outside and Ash's group gives chase. They lose Team Rocket at first, but not before finding their footprints on the road. They are soon stopped by Kangaskhan. Brock tells everyone to look because Ash's Egg is in her pouch. Ash tells the Kangaskhan that the Egg is his. Kangaskhan sniffs the Egg, she then smells Ash to confirm his story before happily returning the Egg to Ash. Jenny figures that when Team Rocket was running away with the Egg, the Kangaskhan stopped them and fought them for it. Just as this little scene happens, Team Rocket swipes the Egg for real with an extendable grabber hand from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]]. Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} to try to stall Ash and the others for a while, but the Kangaskhan {{m|Dizzy Punch}}es Arbok back at them. Jenny calls out her Growlithe to use {{m|Flamethrower}} on the hand, causing it to drop the Egg. Ash runs up to catch the Egg, and he does. He then orders Pikachu to deliver a {{m|Thunderbolt}} which blows up the balloon and sends Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards, Officer Jenny gives the Kangaskhan a salute and thanks them for their civil service.

Back at the Center, Officer Jenny admits that the missing Egg case had a lot of unexpected twists, though Misty thinks that Jenny made the investigation more complicated. Brock asks Officer Jenny to solve the case of the lovesick Breeder, though Misty apologizes to the Officer before pulling Brock away by the ear. Nurse Joy wishes Ash all the best with the Egg. Soon after, Ash and his friends continue their journey towards [[Mahogany Town]].

==Major events==
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP229.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP229.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Blissey}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Jumpluff}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Growlithe}} ({{OP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}})
* {{p|Jumpluff}} ([[Officer Jenny]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Exeggcute}} (multiple)
* {{p|Articuno}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Zapdos}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Moltres}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* The English dub title of this episode is a pun of the phrase "''An exciting adventure''".
* {{TRT}} references ''The Night Before Christmas''.
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' is used.
* This episode marks the final time {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} uses {{m|Metronome}}. For the fourth time, it produces {{m|Teleport}}.

===Errors===
* When Team Rocket is discussing what is inside the egg, Wobbuffet appears out of its Poké Ball twice, even though Jessie never recalled it.
* Officer Jenny, Nurse Joy, and Misty all refer to the Chansey at the Center as "Chanseys", even though the "s" is never used for multiple Pokémon.
* When Officer Jenny called out {{TP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}}, she said "We're looking for an Egg with Ash's scent." Then Growlithe sniffed Ash, but Growlithe didn't know who Ash was yet.
* When Jessie and James tried to steal the Pokémon Egg they were tiptoeing even when they go out of the room. But when Officer Jenny's Jumpluff spread its spores, their footprints are complete.
* When Team Rocket trips to go get the fruit, Wobbuffet has teeth in front of his mouth.
* In one scene in the dub, Jessie calls for Arbok to use a "fang attack". At the time of the episode's initial dubbed airing, the only known fang attacks were {{m|Super Fang}} and {{m|Hyper Fang}}, neither of which Arbok can learn.
* When Team Rocket gets blasted off, Arbok and Victreebel disappear.
* Nurse Joy calls Ash by name before knowing him.

===Dub edits===
* The closeup shot of [[Officer Jenny]]'s legs during the scene where she gets out of her car was cut in the dub.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Приключение с яйце!|Adventure with egg!}}
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|de={{tt|Das Ei ist weg!|The egg is gone!}}
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|he=הביצה הגנובה{{tt|habeytsa hagnuva|The Stolen Egg}}
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EP189

2020-09-27T00:30:04Z

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP189 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Freeze Frame |
title_ja=フリーザーＶＳプリン！ふぶきのなかで！！ |
title_ja_trans=Freezer VS Purin! In the Middle of a Snowstorm!! |
broadcast_jp=March 15, 2001 |
broadcast_us=February 9, 2002 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[To My Best Friend|ぼくのベストフレンドへ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP181-EP190 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|194}}
}}
'''Freeze Frame''' (Japanese: '''フリーザーＶＳプリン！ふぶきのなかで！！''' ''{{tt|Freezer|Articuno}} VS {{tt|Purin|Jigglypuff}}! In the Middle of a Snowstorm!!'') is the 189th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 15, 2001 and in the United States on February 9, 2002.
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==Blurb==

On their quest to capture Articuno on film, Todd and our heroes run into a frozen Jigglypuff! Ash uses his Cyndaquil to defrost the melodious Pokémon. When Todd asks Jigglypuff if it has seen Articuno, Jigglypuff nods towards Snow Top Mountain. Undeterred by the incredible height and icy conditions, the gang heads up the mountain where they run into a Pokécenter. Both Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy explain the legend of Articuno; Centuries ago, a group of travelers were lost on the mountain. Certain they would perish, they almost gave up hope but an Articuno appeared and guided the group to safety. As a tribute, they created a statue of Articuno that still stands today. Some say that anyone traversing Snow Top Mountain is protected by Articuno. After hearing the story, Todd is convinced there are Articuno on the mountain and continues his vertical journey. With Ash and Co. in tow, a blizzard kicks up and temporarily blinds the group. Brock and Misty want to stay put and let the blizzard pass, but Todd and Ash are determined to continue. Little do they know, directly ahead of them is a cliff edge and a deadly drop. Will Articuno come to their rescue? Is this Legendary Pokémon really the guardian of the mountain, or is it merely a legend?

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{Todd}}’s search for the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Articuno}} leads them towards [[Snowtop Mountain]]. {{AP|Noctowl}} returns to the group, informing them that it didn't see any signs of Articuno. However, Todd is certain that [[EP188|they saw]] Articuno fly to that mountain. {{TP|Brock|Golbat}} also returns to the group and it leads the group to {{an|Jigglypuff}}, who has been completely {{status|frozen}} along with its signature microphone. Brock notes that they haven't seen Jigglypuff in a [[EP149|long time]], and wonders what it's doing there. Todd has a hunch that Articuno may have frozen Jigglypuff. Ash has {{AP|Cyndaquil}} use a {{m|Flamethrower}} to defrost Jigglypuff. Todd rushes up to Jigglypuff and demands to know where Articuno is, but Jigglypuff is immediately annoyed and {{m|Double Slap|slaps}} Todd in the face. Misty takes a different approach and politely asks whether Jigglypuff knows where Articuno went. To this, Jigglypuff points towards Snowtop Mountain, confirming the group's beliefs.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is climbing up the side of Snowtop Mountain using a rope and two {{wp|ice axe}}s. A {{p|Spearow}} suddenly swoops in and takes one of [[Jessie]]’s ice axes, and soon the trio find themselves surrounded by an entire flock of Spearow. The Spearow peck at the last ice ax keeping them on the mountain, loosening it up and causing them to fall down the side of the mountain.

As Ash and friends walk towards Snowtop Mountain with Jigglypuff now in tow, they come across two {{p|Stantler}}, which Todd takes a picture of. Todd comes up with an idea to print out a whole bunch of those pictures and make them into Christmas cards. {{AP|Pikachu}} then points out a nearby [[Pokémon Center]], and the group walks towards it. As they approach it, they see a sign that says that this Pokémon Center is the highest of its kind in the world. Todd takes a picture of the rest of the group standing next to the sign. Just then, [[Officer Jenny]] pulls up to the Pokémon Center in her snowmobile and invites the group inside.

The group sits inside, warming themselves up, and Todd says that getting a picture of Articuno might be harder than he thought it would be. Ash comes up with an idea: once they find Articuno, they can just get Jigglypuff to {{m|Sing}} its song to lull Articuno to sleep. Misty is quick to point out that Jigglypuff’s singing would also put Todd to sleep. Todd admits that he would prefer a more natural shot that captures Articuno's true majesty. [[Nurse Joy]] then approaches the group with Officer Jenny, and admits that Articuno is a familiar sight at Snowtop Mountain. She shows the group to a 1,200 year old carved Articuno statue. Officer Jenny adds that some people believe that the Articuno still has nests in all of the highest mountains and coldest places, and that it flies from nest to nest, bringing winter weather with it. She mentions that there is a diary from one of the people who brought the statue up to Snowtop, which reveals that Articuno rescued him and lots of others. Todd suggests that that might be the reason why Articuno is in the area now.

It turns out that Team Rocket landed, but not in the most convenient of places: they are stuck on a small ledge of ice. Without their equipment, there is no way to get up and no way to get down. {{MTR}} rolls over on his side and dreams of sleeping on a coffee table. Jessie and [[James]] scold him and try to wake him up, but to no avail. James suggests that Meowth has the right idea. Jessie becomes frustrated and stands up, shouting out for help. However, all she can hear is her own echo. James says that at least their situation can't get any worse, but just then, it starts snowing. Meowth wakes up, confused, and a blizzard starts. The three of them hug each other, thinking that they are doomed, when Articuno suddenly appears before them.

After hearing about the legends surrounding Articuno, Ash and his friends become more determined to locate the mysterious Pokemon. Nurse Joy warns them that it is quite dangerous to climb an icy mountain like Snowtop. Brock promises Nurse Joy that he will guide the rest of them, and when Nurse Joy confirms that this will be Brock's first time ice climbing, she suggests that it might also be his last. Brock freezes up at this, and it then starts snowing. Once a blizzard blows through, Officer Jenny orders everyone back inside the Pokémon Center. However, Todd sees something in the distance, and Articuno flies upwards before Todd can get a picture of it. The blizzard suddenly stops, and the group notices a knocked-out Team Rocket mashed up in a pile of snow.

Back inside the Pokémon Center, Jessie and James shiver in blankets, while Meowth bundles up in his blanket and lays on the coffee table, just like in his dream. Brock tells Team Rocket that Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny are preparing soup for the three. After Misty calls for Brock to help her out with the coats, Ash and Todd are left in the room with Team Rocket. Ash demands Team Rocket explain how they wound up in the pile of snow. Jessie and James explain that they were stranded and alone when a gigantic thing flew up out of nowhere and lit up, and then they all blacked out. Todd is quick to conclude that it must have been an Articuno, and he, followed by Ash, rushes outside to get his snapshot. Misty and Brock, holding thick jackets, see Ash run out. Brock mentions how they can't just run around a snowy mountain dressed like that. They run after Ash and Todd. Now left alone, Team Rocket realize that Articuno must have saved them, and remember that Articuno is a Legendary Pokémon. They toss away their blankets and decide to capture Articuno. When Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny come out with the soup, Team Rocket has already fled. Joy and Jenny go outside to look for them. Officer Jenny notices that her snowmobile is gone and knows that Team Rocket took it. The two realize that a storm is headed directly for the mountain, so they both agree to find Ash’s group and Team Rocket before the wintery conditions hit.

Ash and his friends, now wearing thick jackets, trudge through the snow as a blizzard begins to blow. Ash suggests that the blizzard means that Articuno is somewhere nearby. Pikachu and Jigglypuff seem to sense something. Just then, Articuno appears before them, and the blizzard stops. Ash walks towards Articuno, greeting it, when it screeches at him. Ash wonders what's wrong when he looks below him and realizes that he's right at the edge of a cliff. The group realizes that Articuno stopped them from falling over the edge, saving their lives. Jigglypuff makes a move to sing, but Ash covers its mouth before it can. Todd focuses his camera on Articuno when something suddenly attacks it. It turns out to be Team Rocket.

Jessie tells {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} to launch another {{m|Poison Sting}} attack while James tells {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|Sludge}}. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and Articuno launches an {{m|Ice Beam}} at Team Rocket. Team Rocket hides behind {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, who uses {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Articuno is forced to dodge its own attack, but the Ice Beam instead hits the ice cliff behind it. A piece of debris lands on Articuno, sending it plummeting into the crevasse below. Ash and Todd run to save it, but the ground underneath them collapses and also sends them hurtling down. Pikachu and Jigglypuff jump over the edge after them. Misty and Brock ask if Ash and Todd are okay, but no response is heard. A blizzard starts up again, and its force is strong enough to blast Team Rocket off. Misty wonders how the blizzard started, and Brock suggests that when the ice hit Articuno, the power it was holding back was released all at once. Misty and Brock decide to head back to the Pokémon Center to get help from Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny to find their lost friends.

Articuno manages to use its powers to soften Ash and Todd's landing. The pair wake up and are surprised to have survived their fall, when they realize that Articuno must have rescued them. The legendary bird appears before them as Jigglypuff, who inflated its body, makes a gentle landing with Pikachu. The Rocket trio and their Pokemon soon crash down nearby, disappointed that they failed to capture Articuno. Team Rocket then spots their desired target and go on the attack again. Arbok and Weezing use Poison Sting and Sludge respectively, but Articuno whips up a {{m|Powder Snow}} that freezes the attacks solid. Arbok and Weezing use the same moves again, but Articuno quickly dodges them with its {{m|Agility}}. Articuno then sends out an Ice Beam, and Team Rocket hides behind Wobbuffet, who uses Mirror Coat again. However, the Ice Beam is too strong for Wobbuffet, and he is knocked to the ground. Articuno then uses {{m|Blizzard}}, and its force is so strong that Jigglypuff gets blown away from the scene with Team Rocket.

The clouds begins to disappear, allowing the bright sunlight to shine through. Ash and Todd then notice Articuno's blue plumage is shimmering in the light, just as majestic as Todd imagined it was. He takes out his camera and takes his long-awaited picture of Articuno. Articuno then flies upward, and Ash comments that Articuno probably knew that Todd wanted to take its picture, to which Todd agrees. Just then, Misty, Brock, and Officer Jenny find the boys and approaches them on the snowmobile. They get a glimpse of Articuno as it flies away and admire its beauty and strength. Misty questions where Jigglypuff is, and Ash and Todd reveal that it got blown away with Team Rocket. Ash hopes that Jigglypuff will be okay. Back outside the Pokémon Center, Todd informs the group that he is going to stay around Snowtop Mountain to take more pictures of the Pokémon that live in the area. Todd wishes Ash luck in the [[Johto League]], while Ash hopes that Todd's photography will continue to do well. Ash, Misty, and Brock say farewell to Todd as they leave the mountain. Todd's picture of Articuno is then revealed to be hanging proudly inside the Snowtop Peak Pokémon Center.

At nighttime, Team Rocket is shivering inside a small cave in the mountains. Jessie and James are exhausted and decide to go to sleep, when Meowth {{m|Scratch}}es at their faces, forcing them to stay awake. Meowth warns his teammates that they might never wake up from the cold, and Jessie and James decide to stay awake. They suddenly hear Jigglypuff, as it appears at the cave's entrance. Jigglypuff stares at them with its microphone in its hand, and Team Rocket begs for Jigglypuff not to sing. However, Jigglypuff goes ahead and sings Team Rocket to sleep quite easily because of the cave's echoing acoustics magnifying its effectiveness.

==Major events==
* {{Todd}} gets a photo of {{p|Articuno}}, and later parts ways with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] is commanded to use {{m|Mirror Coat}} for the first time.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP189.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Todd Snap]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP189.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charizard}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Articuno}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{OP|Brock|Golbat}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple)
* {{p|Stantler}} (×2)
* {{p|Articuno}} ([[Articuno (Johto)|Johto]])

==Trivia==
* When this episode aired on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}}, the first episode would follow it. The reason for this is unknown. It is possible that they may have lost the rights to air the last 20 episodes, much like how they lost the rights to air the first 145+ episodes.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is both a reference to the photography term, {{wp|Freeze frame shot|freeze frame}}, and a pun on {{p|Articuno}}'s {{pkmn|category}} (Freeze Pokémon). It could also be a reference to {{wp|Freeze Frame (song)|the song of the same name}} by {{wp|The J. Geils Band}}.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 5: Ice'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].
* Team Rocket blasts off three times in this episode.
* This episode marks the last appearance of [[Todd Snap]] to date in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

===Errors===
* After {{TRT}} blasts off and the sun comes out, there is a shot of {{Ash}} wearing all-white shoes instead of his black-and-white ones.
* In the dub, the Japanese "Dare Da?" screen appears for a fraction of a second after {{an|Brock}} tells {{an|Misty}} that they need to return to the [[Pokemon Center]] to get [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Officer Jenny]]'s help.

===Dub edits===
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

==In other languages==
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EP157

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epcode=EP157 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=The Fortune Hunters |
title_ja=ポケモンうらない！？だいらんせん！ |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon Fortune-Telling!? Battle Royal! |
broadcast_jp=July 27, 2000 |
broadcast_us=May 19, 2001 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto Journeys |
en_op=[[Pokémon Johto]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Takeshi's Paradise|タケシのパラダイス]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP151-EP160 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|159}}
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'''The Fortune Hunters''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンうらない！？だいらんせん！''' ''Pokémon Fortune-Telling!? Battle Royal!'') is the 157th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 27, 2000 and in the United States on May 19, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

A Pokémon Fortune Telling boom turns out to be a Team Rocket plot to steal Pokémon from local trainers. The engineers of this plot, though, are not the Team Rocket regulars, but by the formidable Butch and Cassidy.

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} arrive in a new city and head towards the [[Pokémon Center]]. There they encounter a group of children who tell them about the newest fad: Pokémon Fortune Telling, an activity similar to {{wp|horoscope}}s in which people are assigned a Pokémon personality type based on their birthdate. Eager to find out her Pokémon type Misty drags her companions along to a local {{pkmn|Day Care}} that has been giving out copies of the Fortune Telling book. Arriving at the Day Care, the owners explain to Misty that it's considered good luck to own the Pokémon that corresponds to your personality type. The Day Care center has a booming business in matching Trainers with their Pokémon type and frequently holds Pokémon for Trainers until a suitable trade can be made.

After getting a copy of the book, Misty reveals each of her companion's Pokémon types. Ash is listed as a {{p|Bellsprout}} type, while Brock is an {{p|Onix}} type. Misty eagerly looks up her own type, but is shocked to see that she's listed as a {{p|Gyarados}} type. Ash tells her that it's nothing to get worked up about, but he is unable to stop Misty's growing anger. Traveling back to the Pokémon Center the group falls into one of {{TRT}}'s pitfall traps, but an angry Misty easily climbs out and sends them "blasting off again". Upon landing, Team Rocket collects themselves and notices that they've unwittingly obtained Misty's fortune telling book. [[Jessie]] looks at it and finds that she's an {{p|Eevee}} type. {{MTR}} tries to look himself up, but Jessie reminds him that as an actual Pokémon his type should be glaringly obvious. She then reads [[James]]'s type, and is shocked to see that he's a {{p|Moltres}}. Initially skeptical, a series of bizarre coincidences soon convince James that the book can actually tell his future. Taking its words that Moltres type will "soar above the others" literally, he begins to see himself as unbeatable, and quickly appoints himself the new leader of Team Rocket. Impressed with his sudden shift in personality, Jessie and Meowth decide to follow his lead.

James leads them to the Day Care, planning on using his Moltres powers to steal every Pokémon inside. He attempts to intimidate the Day Care's owners, but is surprised when they reveal themselves to be none other than fellow members of [[Team Rocket]] [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]], who quickly capture and lock up the Rocket trio. Tied up inside the Day Care James once again surprises his companions by easily breaking out of his bonds and clearing an escape route. Leading them out of the Day Care he begins to plan their revenge.

Meanwhile Misty continues to stew over her Pokémon type. When she overhears Brock talking about how Gyarados suits her she decides to return to the Day Care and demand an explanation from its owners, dragging Brock and Ash along with her. Entering the Day Care, they see that the front desk is empty and decide to look for the owners in the back rooms. There they see all of the Pokémon in cages and overhear a conversation between Butch, Cassidy, and {{an|Giovanni}}. Realizing that the entire Day Care is another Rocket scheme the group decides to free the captured Pokémon. Unfortunately they are quickly discovered by Butch and Cassidy who begin to battle them with their {{DL|Cassidy|Raticate}} and {{p|Primeape}}.

Suddenly Jessie and Meowth appear by driving a crane through the wall. To everyone's surprise James' comes flying in on the crane dressed in a Moltres suit. Declaring himself the "flame that burns brightest" he announces his intention to steal all of the Pokémon in the Day Care as well as those that belong to the [[twerp]]s. He calls out {{TP|James|Victreebel}} and this time doesn't allow it to munch on his head, instead quickly bringing it into line and unexpectedly managing to defeat Raticate with it. Unfortunately James's ego is quickly shot down when Butch and Cassidy reveal that their entire fortune book was just part of their scam. Depressed that he's not actually a Moltres type James quickly reverts back to his old self forcing Jessie to start battling with {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. However Wobbuffet alone isn't enough and Primeape quickly sends Jessie, James, Meowth, and their Pokémon blasting off. Taking advantage of the battle Misty, Ash, and Brock go searching for the keys to the Pokémon cages but are quickly cornered by Butch and Cassidy.

Butch and Cassidy begin battling but are defeated by the combined efforts of {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, {{AP|Totodile}} and Pikachu. A quick call to [[Officer Jenny]] and the two Rockets are once again on their way to prison. While talking with Jenny, Misty notices that she has an official Pokémon fortune telling book, and uses the opportunity to check out her real type. Elsewhere Jessie finds the same book, and decides to see what James's actually is. Upon seeing what it is, James is horrified.

==Major events==

* [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] appear again.
* Butch is revealed to own a {{p|Primeape}}.
* [[James's Victreebel]] is revealed to know {{m|Stun Spore}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP157.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Butch]]
* [[Cassidy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* Children

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP157.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Girafarig}} (''US and international''), {{p|Gyarados}} (''Japan'')

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Raticate}} ([[Cassidy]]'s)
* {{p|Primeape}} ([[Butch]]'s)
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Golbat}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Voltorb}}
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Onix}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Eevee}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Moltres}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Takeshi's Paradise]] replaces [[Exciting² Pokémon Relay]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* This is the second time that [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] take over a Breeding Center, with the first time occurring exactly [[EP057|100 episodes ago]].
** Coincidentally, both are the final episodes of a [[dub]] season.
* This is the first time {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} see and hear {{an|Giovanni}}, as they spy on a video conversation Butch and Cassidy have with him.
* Up until the November 10, 2015 DVD release of ''Pokémon The Johto Journey: The Complete Collection'', this episode, along with ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks!]]'', wasn't released on [[List of English language The Johto Journeys home video releases (Region 1)|Region 1 VHS or DVD]] much like the lost episode ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]''.
** Both the {{pmin|Portugal|European Portuguese}} and the {{pmin|Spain|European Spanish}} versions of this episode and ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks]]'' were released by Salvat, the company that distributes DVD versions of the episodes in the Iberian Peninsula. Both of these episodes were also included in the Australian [[S03|season 3]] box set.
* This is the season finale of [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]].
** This is also the last episode of the English dub to feature a [[Pokémon Karaokémon|music video segment]].
** This is also the last episode with the original title card in the dub (in the Japanese version, it was still used until [[EP191]]).
** This is also the last episode in the dub where the episode starts only after the opening sequence.
* This episode contains one of the few occasions when a character other than Cassidy gets Butch's name right straight away—Brock identifies him correctly when they discover the Center was a fake.
* [[Eric Stuart]], the English voice actor for [[James]], has stated that his favorite line from the anime is "I am a flaming Moltres," which comes from this episode.
* What James says after first appearing in his {{p|Moltres}} costume in the Japanese version, "The heavens call...the earth cries out..the wind roars." is a reference to the catchphrase from the series ''{{wp|Kamen Rider Stronger}}'', in which the main character says "The heavens call...the earth cries out...the crowds roar".
* The Pokémon Fortune Telling craze could be a reference to {{wp|Dōbutsu uranai}}, a Japanese version of {{wp|Horoscope}}s.

===Errors===
*After Team Rocket gets blasted away by Cassidy's Raticate, Victreebel disappears.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[You & Me & Pokémon]]

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Věštění osudu|Predictions of fate}}
|nl={{tt|De Gelukzoekers|The Fortune Hunters}}
|de={{tt|Das Schicksalsbuch|The fortune´s book}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La chasse au trésor|Hunting for treasure}}
|he=!איזה מזל''' ''{{tt|eizé mazal!|Some Luck!}}
|hu={{tt|Szerencsevadászok|Adventurer}}
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EP148

2020-09-26T19:13:39Z

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epcode=EP148 |
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title_en=No Big Woop! |
title_ja=ウパーがいっぱい！ |
title_ja_trans=Lots of Upah! |
broadcast_jp=May 18, 2000 |
broadcast_us=March 31, 2001 |
screen=hd |
en_series=Johto Journeys |
en_op=[[Pokémon Johto]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Exciting Pokémon Relay|ポケモンはらはらリレー]] |
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'''No Big Woop!''' (Japanese: '''ウパーがいっぱい！''' ''Lots of {{tt|Upah|Wooper}}!'') is the 148th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 18, 2000 and in the United States on March 31, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and friends enthusiastically volunteer to watch over a troubled trainer's school of Wooper. But as always Team Rocket interferes, this time hoping to use the Wooper's soothing qualities to pacify Giovanni.

==Plot==
Crossing a hill on the way to [[Goldenrod City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} notice a building nearby. As {{an|Brock}} is about to say what he thinks the building is, a {{p|Wooper}} drops from a tree and lands on Brock's neck, causing him to fall down the slope.

On the lower level, [[Olesia]] is about to teach the class of {{p|Wooper}} when Brock hits the ground. Wooper then jumps off Brock and Olesia asks if he is alright. Brock quickly recovers and starts flirting with her. {{an|Misty}} pulls him away and then asks Olesia about the buildings. Olesia explains that she loved to raise Wooper, so she went on to build [[Pokémon Day Care|the Wooper Pond preschool]] only for Wooper. Ash then consults his [[Pokédex]] for information on Wooper, which reminds him of his [[EP127|previous encounter]] with the [[Quagsire]]. Misty then asks Olesia if they could watch her teach and she agrees. She plays the tambourine and then the Wooper start to swim and dance. Ash and Misty then admire the cuteness of the Wooper while Brock admires Olesia.

In the woods, [[Jessie]] is looking around for food when she finds a mushroom. After [[James]] and {{MTR}} tell her that it is poisonous, she tosses it aside and all three start to complain of how they haven't had any food for weeks. Then James says that they could call "{{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}" for money but Meowth reminds him that they have already spent all the money. They decide their only hope is to find a rare Pokémon. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out of his {{i|Poké Ball}}, but Jessie quickly [[recall]]s him.

Ash and his friends enjoy some tea and homemade biscuits with Olesia, but the picnic is interrupted when Olesia receives a call from her mom. Olesia is left concerned by the phone call and confirms with Ash's group that her mother has broken her leg after falling down some stairs. Brock then offers to take care of the Wooper while she is away. She accepts, gives Brock a book about raising Wooper, and drives off on her motorcycle.

Ash and his friends head inside the preschool's gates only to discover that the Wooper aren't in the pond. {{AP|Pikachu}} then finds a trail of water that leads into one of the school's buildings. They follow the trail and find the Wooper eating and all over the place. Brock then reads in the book that the best way to get Wooper to listen is to show them affection and food. So Brock pulls out a piece of [[Pokémon food]] and shows it to the Wooper. One Wooper walks up to Brock and proceeds to licking him, and soon the others follow suit. Ash then reads that the second best way was to play the tambourine. Misty then recalls that she used to play the tambourine when she was a little girl. She picks up the tambourine and begins to play it, but none of the Wooper seem to be entertained. Misty puts the instrument down and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} begins to play the tambourine. The Wooper are instantly swaying and follow Togepi to their outdoor pond. Misty is angry that they'd rather listen to Togepi's beat rather than her own. Brock says it's just because Pokémon know a Pokémon's beat. After all the Wooper have been returned to the pond, Brock congratulates Togepi on a job well done, and is relieved to have recovered all the Wooper. However, Misty realizes that one Wooper is missing; more specifically, Olesia's favorite one with a love heart marking on its chest.

Brock is shocked by the revelation and goes on to jingle the tambourine for the enjoyment of the Wooper. Misty and Ash leave Brock in charge of Togepi and the Wooper while they search for the missing one. As Ash and Misty look in one of the rooms a loud crash in the kitchen catches their attention. The crash came from the missing Wooper, however, just as Ash and Misty are about to retrieve it, it runs away, dodging all their attempts to catch it and almost destroying the room in the process; Ash and Misty hurry to stop a large pile of plates toppling over, and Pikachu is almost stabbed by falling cutlery, this results in the Wooper getting away. Outside, the Wooper is seen climbing the cliff face Brock fell down. Ash and Misty once again give chase. Wooper reaches the top of the cliff before Ash and Misty do, and runs off into the forest. It is later spotted crossing a very rickety rope bridge across a chasm. Ash runs across but is frozen with fear when hearing the creaking beams beneath his feet, Misty and Pikachu tentatively follow. Misty tries to reason with the Wooper to return to the pond, Wooper agrees, and begins jumping up and down in excitement. This makes the bridge begin to wobble, and once again the Wooper slips through their grasp and runs across to the other side of the bridge. The bridge then breaks leaving Ash and Misty hanging and Pikachu on the top having made it across. Ash tells Pikachu to leave them and chase the Wooper.

Meanwhile, {{MTR}} is seen complaining over a boiling pot, claiming that mushroom soup won't have much flavor without any mushrooms. He then notices the Wooper, and, mistaking it for a mushroom, attempts to catch it. Jessie and James then return from their foraging, and, hearing about the "giant mushroom", start looking around for it, while the Wooper eats from their basket of mushrooms. They then spot the "giant mushroom" just as it eats the last of their mushrooms. The trio is at first angered by the Wooper, but its smiling face gets rid of this anger. Jessie decides it would be a good idea to take it for their boss, thinking that Wooper's overwhelming cuteness may cause Giovanni to forget about their many failures. Jessie throws out a Poke Ball, but it fails as Wooper already has a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Pikachu then arrives to Wooper's defense, and refuses {{TRT}}'s request to convince the Wooper to enter the Poké Ball for them.

Ash and Misty rush onto the scene. Team Rocket reveal their nets and soon everyone is scrambling to grab Wooper, but its slippery skin is making it a difficult task. Jessie then commands Wobbuffet to attack the [[twerps]], but he does nothing. She then sends {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} clashing into the group, and James orders his {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|Smokescreen}}. Team Rocket escapes in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] with Wooper netted, but at that moment Olesia and Brock arrive on a motorbike to give chase. Team Rocket then recites their {{motto}}. Before Brock and the others release their Pokémon to free the Wooper, Olesia thinks she can entice it to return by telling it that playtime is over and it has to go back inside. Wooper promptly jumps out of the net and back to the group as Arbok and Weezing pursue it. Wooper looks in trouble, but Olesia commands it to use {{m|Tackle}} attack on both of them, revealing it to be a strong Wooper. On command, Wooper tosses Arbok into Weezing, and the hurtling Pokémon collide with the rest of Team Rocket before being blasting off.

Back at the school, Togepi had been keeping the group entertained with its tambourine. Brock asks what Olesia's secret is for raising such strong Pokémon, to which she replies that there isn't one, and the strength really comes from people not expecting the Wooper to be powerful. Brock then asks if he can stay at the school so they can both learn about Pokémon and "maybe each other", resulting in him getting dragged away by Misty. The group then says their goodbyes, and continues on their way through [[Johto]].

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Wooper}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP148.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Olesia]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP148.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Skarmory}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Wooper}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Wooper}} ([[Olesia]]'s; multiple; debut)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (flashback)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* The English [[dub]] title of this episode is based on the phrase ''"big whoop"''.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Ash to the Rescue]].
* The [[GS Ball]] appears in a flashback in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out of his {{i|Poké Ball}}.
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' can be heard in this episode.

===Errors===
* The [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/03_43-no-big-woop/ corresponding page] on [[Pokémon.com]] lists the synopsis for the previous episode instead of this episode.
* At the end of the episode, the narrator states, "Our heroes are headed once again for new adventures on their journey ''to'' [[Johto]]." However, they are already in Johto.
* In the beginning of the episode, {{an|Brock}} calls [[Olesia]] by her name even before she introduces herself.
* In the scene where Brock attempts to control the {{p|Wooper}}, he holds a pellet of food in his hand. After the Wooper overpower him, the pellet is gone.
* After [[James]] puts the basket of mushrooms down, he should have noticed the Wooper because it appeared next to the basket in such a small time frame in which it is seen and when James is seen walking away.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[Pikachu (I Choose You)]]

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|bg={{tt|Малкият Упър!|Tiny Wooper}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|好多烏波！|So many Wooper}}
|cs={{tt|Malý, ale silný|Small but strong}}
|nl={{tt|Klein Maar Fijn|Small but Beautiful}}
|de={{tt|Die Felino-Schule|The Wooper-school}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Fugueur à faire peur|A runaway to cause fear}}
|he=קטן אבל חזק{{tt|katan aval chazak|Small but strong}}
|hu=Bébicsőszök csődközelben
|it={{tt|Così piccoli eppure così forti|So tiny yet so strong}}{{tt|*|Original 2000 dub}} {{tt|Piccoli grandi Wooper|Little great Wooper}}{{tt|*|2014 K2 TV dub}}
|pt_br={{tt|Aparências Enganam!|Appearances Deceive!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Nenhum Woop Grande!|No Big Woop!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Las travesuras de Wooper!|Wooper's pranks!}}
|es_eu={{tt|No, gran Woop|No, big Woop}}
|pl={{tt|Nie ma mocnych na Woopera!|There's nothing stronger than Wooper!}}
|ro={{tt|Nici un Woop Mare|No Big Woop}}
|hi=Wooper का कमाल {{tt|''Wooper ka Kamaal''|Wooper's feat}}
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EP148

2020-09-26T19:13:22Z

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epcode=EP148 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=No Big Woop! |
title_ja=ウパーがいっぱい！ |
title_ja_trans=Lots of Upah! |
broadcast_jp=May 18, 2000 |
broadcast_us=March 31, 2001 |
screen=hd |
en_series=Johto Journeys |
en_op=[[Pokémon Johto]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Exciting Pokémon Relay|ポケモンはらはらリレー]] |
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scenario=武上純希 |
storyboard=横田和 |
director=大町繁 |
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'''No Big Woop!''' (Japanese: '''ウパーがいっぱい！''' ''Lots of {{tt|Upah|Wooper}}!'') is the 148th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 18, 2000 and in the United States on March 31, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and friends enthusiastically volunteer to watch over a troubled trainer's school of Wooper. But as always Team Rocket interferes, this time hoping to use the Wooper's soothing qualities to pacify Giovanni.

==Plot==
Crossing a hill on the way to [[Goldenrod City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} notice a building nearby. As {{an|Brock}} is about to say what he thinks the building is, a {{p|Wooper}} drops from a tree and lands on Brock's neck, causing him to fall down the slope.

On the lower level, [[Olesia]] is about to teach the class of {{p|Wooper}} when Brock hits the ground. Wooper then jumps off Brock and Olesia asks if he is alright. Brock quickly recovers and starts flirting with her. {{an|Misty}} pulls him away and then asks Olesia about the buildings. Olesia explains that she loved to raise Wooper, so she went on to build [[Pokémon Day Care|the Wooper Pond preschool]] only for Wooper. Ash then consults his [[Pokédex]] for information on Wooper, which reminds him of his [[EP127|previous encounter]] with the [[EP127|Quagsire]]. Misty then asks Olesia if they could watch her teach and she agrees. She plays the tambourine and then the Wooper start to swim and dance. Ash and Misty then admire the cuteness of the Wooper while Brock admires Olesia.

In the woods, [[Jessie]] is looking around for food when she finds a mushroom. After [[James]] and {{MTR}} tell her that it is poisonous, she tosses it aside and all three start to complain of how they haven't had any food for weeks. Then James says that they could call "{{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}" for money but Meowth reminds him that they have already spent all the money. They decide their only hope is to find a rare Pokémon. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out of his {{i|Poké Ball}}, but Jessie quickly [[recall]]s him.

Ash and his friends enjoy some tea and homemade biscuits with Olesia, but the picnic is interrupted when Olesia receives a call from her mom. Olesia is left concerned by the phone call and confirms with Ash's group that her mother has broken her leg after falling down some stairs. Brock then offers to take care of the Wooper while she is away. She accepts, gives Brock a book about raising Wooper, and drives off on her motorcycle.

Ash and his friends head inside the preschool's gates only to discover that the Wooper aren't in the pond. {{AP|Pikachu}} then finds a trail of water that leads into one of the school's buildings. They follow the trail and find the Wooper eating and all over the place. Brock then reads in the book that the best way to get Wooper to listen is to show them affection and food. So Brock pulls out a piece of [[Pokémon food]] and shows it to the Wooper. One Wooper walks up to Brock and proceeds to licking him, and soon the others follow suit. Ash then reads that the second best way was to play the tambourine. Misty then recalls that she used to play the tambourine when she was a little girl. She picks up the tambourine and begins to play it, but none of the Wooper seem to be entertained. Misty puts the instrument down and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} begins to play the tambourine. The Wooper are instantly swaying and follow Togepi to their outdoor pond. Misty is angry that they'd rather listen to Togepi's beat rather than her own. Brock says it's just because Pokémon know a Pokémon's beat. After all the Wooper have been returned to the pond, Brock congratulates Togepi on a job well done, and is relieved to have recovered all the Wooper. However, Misty realizes that one Wooper is missing; more specifically, Olesia's favorite one with a love heart marking on its chest.

Brock is shocked by the revelation and goes on to jingle the tambourine for the enjoyment of the Wooper. Misty and Ash leave Brock in charge of Togepi and the Wooper while they search for the missing one. As Ash and Misty look in one of the rooms a loud crash in the kitchen catches their attention. The crash came from the missing Wooper, however, just as Ash and Misty are about to retrieve it, it runs away, dodging all their attempts to catch it and almost destroying the room in the process; Ash and Misty hurry to stop a large pile of plates toppling over, and Pikachu is almost stabbed by falling cutlery, this results in the Wooper getting away. Outside, the Wooper is seen climbing the cliff face Brock fell down. Ash and Misty once again give chase. Wooper reaches the top of the cliff before Ash and Misty do, and runs off into the forest. It is later spotted crossing a very rickety rope bridge across a chasm. Ash runs across but is frozen with fear when hearing the creaking beams beneath his feet, Misty and Pikachu tentatively follow. Misty tries to reason with the Wooper to return to the pond, Wooper agrees, and begins jumping up and down in excitement. This makes the bridge begin to wobble, and once again the Wooper slips through their grasp and runs across to the other side of the bridge. The bridge then breaks leaving Ash and Misty hanging and Pikachu on the top having made it across. Ash tells Pikachu to leave them and chase the Wooper.

Meanwhile, {{MTR}} is seen complaining over a boiling pot, claiming that mushroom soup won't have much flavor without any mushrooms. He then notices the Wooper, and, mistaking it for a mushroom, attempts to catch it. Jessie and James then return from their foraging, and, hearing about the "giant mushroom", start looking around for it, while the Wooper eats from their basket of mushrooms. They then spot the "giant mushroom" just as it eats the last of their mushrooms. The trio is at first angered by the Wooper, but its smiling face gets rid of this anger. Jessie decides it would be a good idea to take it for their boss, thinking that Wooper's overwhelming cuteness may cause Giovanni to forget about their many failures. Jessie throws out a Poke Ball, but it fails as Wooper already has a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Pikachu then arrives to Wooper's defense, and refuses {{TRT}}'s request to convince the Wooper to enter the Poké Ball for them.

Ash and Misty rush onto the scene. Team Rocket reveal their nets and soon everyone is scrambling to grab Wooper, but its slippery skin is making it a difficult task. Jessie then commands Wobbuffet to attack the [[twerps]], but he does nothing. She then sends {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} clashing into the group, and James orders his {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|Smokescreen}}. Team Rocket escapes in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] with Wooper netted, but at that moment Olesia and Brock arrive on a motorbike to give chase. Team Rocket then recites their {{motto}}. Before Brock and the others release their Pokémon to free the Wooper, Olesia thinks she can entice it to return by telling it that playtime is over and it has to go back inside. Wooper promptly jumps out of the net and back to the group as Arbok and Weezing pursue it. Wooper looks in trouble, but Olesia commands it to use {{m|Tackle}} attack on both of them, revealing it to be a strong Wooper. On command, Wooper tosses Arbok into Weezing, and the hurtling Pokémon collide with the rest of Team Rocket before being blasting off.

Back at the school, Togepi had been keeping the group entertained with its tambourine. Brock asks what Olesia's secret is for raising such strong Pokémon, to which she replies that there isn't one, and the strength really comes from people not expecting the Wooper to be powerful. Brock then asks if he can stay at the school so they can both learn about Pokémon and "maybe each other", resulting in him getting dragged away by Misty. The group then says their goodbyes, and continues on their way through [[Johto]].

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Wooper}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP148.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Olesia]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP148.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Skarmory}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Wooper}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Wooper}} ([[Olesia]]'s; multiple; debut)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (flashback)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* The English [[dub]] title of this episode is based on the phrase ''"big whoop"''.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Ash to the Rescue]].
* The [[GS Ball]] appears in a flashback in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out of his {{i|Poké Ball}}.
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' can be heard in this episode.

===Errors===
* The [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/03_43-no-big-woop/ corresponding page] on [[Pokémon.com]] lists the synopsis for the previous episode instead of this episode.
* At the end of the episode, the narrator states, "Our heroes are headed once again for new adventures on their journey ''to'' [[Johto]]." However, they are already in Johto.
* In the beginning of the episode, {{an|Brock}} calls [[Olesia]] by her name even before she introduces herself.
* In the scene where Brock attempts to control the {{p|Wooper}}, he holds a pellet of food in his hand. After the Wooper overpower him, the pellet is gone.
* After [[James]] puts the basket of mushrooms down, he should have noticed the Wooper because it appeared next to the basket in such a small time frame in which it is seen and when James is seen walking away.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[Pikachu (I Choose You)]]

==In other languages==
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Talk:Mareep (Pokémon)

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PLMMJ:

== Named after ==

I seem to recall reading that Mareep was named for a popular Japanese song about a 'merry sheep'... {{unsigned|Blackjack Gabbiani}}

== HGSS ==
Serebii has mareep's HGSS japanese pokédex--[[User:Riolufan09|Riolu Rule]] 20:35, 13 June 2009 (UTC)
:It's just a repeat of Gold's entry...not cool, GameFreak. :|—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 15:37, 15 June 2009 (UTC)

== HGSS Sprite ==

I think I saw it on a screenshot [[User:Yinyang1195|Yin]][[User talk:Yinyang1195|Yang]] 01:05, 20 June 2009 (UTC)
:We know. We are waiting for high quality versions. The admins are working on it. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:11, 20 June 2009 (UTC)

== Wheres the art ==

Where did we get the HGSS artwork from? In fact, where does any of this artwork come from?{{unsigned|Max King}}
:It fell off the back of a truck. If you'd checked, Maxie, you'd see that most of them came from the Pokedex.co.jp site; I think the HGSS are from the official site. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:01, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

== Platinum sprite is incorrect ==

I know I've already mentioned this on the Natu discussion page, Mareep's color palette in Platinum is different than D/P. Therefore, the Platinum sprite displayed on the page should be considered false information. [[User:Chaos Rush|Chaos Rush]]

These are the differences:
Diamond/Pearl: http://pkmn.net/sprites/dp/big/179.png
Platinum: http://pkmn.net/sprites/platinum/default/179.png 22:22, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

EDIT: I uploaded the new 179.png, but I don't know how to change the file displayed under "Platinum"...[[User:Chaos Rush|Chaos Rush]] 22:11, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
:I think you will need to upload the sprite to "Spr 4p 179.png", which is what the sprite table template uses, so that it doesn't kill the server when it is updated to HGSS. Great work though. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 22:15, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
::Has been uploaded. Now we're waiting on the server to refresh. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:18, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

== HGSS Locations ==

I've noticed that Mareep is available in the same areas in HeartGold and SoulSilver as they were in the Gold and Silver. I'm not quite sure about the rarity, but it's probably "Common" like in Gold and Silver. I found this out by checking the in-game Pokédex and I'm not exactly sure how to add this info to the article. [[User:Ranko Hoshino|Ranko Hoshino]] 22:28, 11 September 2009 (UTC)
:As more information comes out, we'll get this all added. You can help, if you want. All you need to do is write <code>hgssloc= [LOCATION] |</code> in the template, just like we have with all the other games. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 00:53, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
::Thanks a lot. ^_^ [[User:Ranko Hoshino|Ranko Hoshino]] 17:19, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
:::I'd say Common. I'll add it to the page. [[User:Smashman|Smashman]] 12:05, 9 February 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia? ==

Should it be noted that in the episode "Mild n wooly" Mareep seemed to have an ability despite them not being available? It had either "Lightningrod" "Volt Absorb" or "Motor drive" but mostly one of the first two as it absorbs the electric attacks.--[[User:Lycos Ex Mortis|Lycos Ex Mortis]] 12:34, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

Hmm....your right...the pokedex says it too...should this be noted as trivia? ([[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 03:13, 13 March 2010 (UTC))
:It appears to be something inherent to Mareep rather than an ability in the strict sense defined by Generation III and onwards. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:18, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

== HG/SS Back Sprite ==

Mareep's Back sprite on HG/SS looks totally different than what it is on DPPt. It is much brighter, has a more upright position, and the shadows and in different places. Maybe someone could look into that? [[User:Pokemonemerfan1954|Pokemonemerfan1954]] 18:36, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

Actually its just mostly its shadows, but there is still a notable difference. [[User:Pokemonemerfan1954|Pokemonemerfan1954]] 18:38, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
:We've been discussing this for quite some time. This issue is as seen in the Generation III games. We'll eventually implement it in the near future, but for now please be patient. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 18:41, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

== Yellow or White? ==

I noticed in the [[Mareep_(Pokémon)#Physiology|Physiology]] section, it says that Mareep has yellow wool. However, its Dex color is White. Most of its non-shiny sprites appear to have a yellow color, except maybe the HGSS sprite. The Sugimori art from HGSS also appears to be more white than yellow. I propose that we change yellow to white.—[[User:Blazevoir|Blazevoir]][[User Talk:Blazevoir|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|Contribs]] 13:49, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
:The Physiology section was written before the new sugimori art came out, and before HG/SS came out, when it's wool became more of a light yellow.. I think should be changed to say light yellow, white, or cream.. something along those lines.. when the physiology section was written, it's sprites in game were yellowish.. it's sugimori art used to have yellowish wool as well, I'm going to change it to say cream since that seems to be the color it's wool appears to be. --[[User:Landfish7|Land]][[User talk:Landfish7|fish]]'''7 13:58, 1 August 2010 (UTC)

== Is this an Easter Egg? ==

On [[Pokémon Sun & Moon]], when one uses the [[QR Scanner]] to scan the QR code generated by a [https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/CTi73x_naekNcgmnSkYwJQu25WA=/0x51:639x477/1820x1213/filters:focal(0x51:639x477)/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49292097/bsodwindows10.0.0.jpg Windows 10 Blue Screen of Death], it always results with Mareep. Is this another reference of the science fiction novel ''{{wp|Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?}}''? If so, can this be added to the trivia section? --[[User:PKMNAdventurer|PKMNAdventurer]] ([[User talk:PKMNAdventurer|talk]]) 21:42, 22 May 2017 (UTC)
:Can that screen produce different QR codes, all of which result in Mareep? If so, it may be intentional. If not, it's likely a coincidence. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:34, 23 May 2017 (UTC)

== Mareep's Fleece ==
Can someone add a picture of Mareep with its fleece puffed up from absorbing electricity? IDK how to add pictures. [[User:PLMMJ|PLMMJ]] ([[User talk:PLMMJ|talk]]) 18:37, 26 September 2020 (UTC)

DP139

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PLMMJ: /* Plot */

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'''A Faux Oak Finish!''' (Japanese: '''オーキド博士を救出せよ！ニョロトノＶＳグレッグル！！''' ''Rescue {{tt|Dr. Okido|Professor Oak}}! {{tt|Nyorotono|Politoed}} VS {{tt|Gureggru|Croagunk}}!!'') is the 139th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 605th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 20, 2009 and in the United States on January 9, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It’s the first day of the Twinleaf Festival, and Professor Oak is scheduled to give a lecture on “the interrelation of Pokémon and Evolution stones.” But a flat tire forces him to make a stop near a marshland, where he discovers a wealth of Pokémon! While there, he helps one of the Pokémon, a Lombre, evolve into a Ludicolo using a Water Stone.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has decided that a great way to capitalize on the upcoming lecture is to sell Oak memorabilia—with James dressed up as the spitting image of Professor Oak to do the selling!

While waiting for Professor Oak to arrive, the festival committee—that is, Johanna, Izzy and Cara—mistakes James for the real Professor Oak and drags him to the lecture. Jessie and Meowth secretly convince James it’s a golden opportunity to steal the audience’s Poké Balls! Suddenly the real Professor Oak bursts in with Ash and friends, and everyone must figure out who in fact is the real Professor Oak...

But an ailing Tyranitar sends James blasting off again, and the real Professor Oak heals the Tyranitar by removing a thorn from its foot. This leaves the hapless Team Rocket with no Poké Balls, which proves who the real Professor Oak is!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are busily helping [[Johanna]] prepare for the upcoming [[Twinleaf Festival]]. [[Izzy and Cara]] are worried that {{an|Professor Oak}} hasn't shown up yet. Ash offers to look for Professor Oak, so he, {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} head off to look for him. [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} are watching from a bush. They dress James up as Professor Oak, hoping to be able to pass him off as the real one. Izzy and Cara take him off to Johanna to get ready for his speech about the relationship between Pokémon and [[Evolution stone]]s.

Meanwhile, Professor Oak is standing by while his assistant is replacing his tire on the car. Professor Oak sees a marsh ahead of him and wanders off to see what Pokémon are in it. His assistant tells him not to go too far, but he says that he is just going to look around.

Ash, Brock and Dawn are running down the path and find the assistant without Professor Oak. The assistant tells them that Professor Oak is out in the marsh and the others go after him. Dawn warns that she has heard that the marsh is full of quicksand.

James is getting ready to begin a speech for all the kids out in the crowd. He tries to escape a couple times, but he is caught. Jessie and Meowth are worried that James is going to fluke.

Professor Oak is walking through the marsh and sees a {{p|Poliwhirl}}. He makes up a poem about it and sees a {{p|Politoed}} walk out of the bushes. He goes over to look at it when two {{p|Quagsire}} walk up next to him. He also makes a poem about them. Ash and friends are walking up and waving when the Quagsire pick Professor Oak up and run off, following the Politoed, much to everyone's confusion. As they begin to head off again, Dawn reminds them that there is quicksand around there. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} takes the lead, but quickly sinks into quicksand. Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} to use Ice Beam to save Piplup. {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} then takes the lead and begins to walk. Suddenly he stops, but Piplup keeps walking and falls into quicksand again. Croagunk quickly throws him out of it. Croagunk leads them to a cave, out of which comes Politoed followed by two Quagsire. Politoed challenges Croagunk to a duel which Croagunk wins. They walk into the cave to find Professor Oak with a {{p|Lombre}} and two other Quagsire. Professor Oak tells them that Politoed just wanted him to come to give Lombre the [[Water Stone]] to get him out of the depression. Professor Oak breaks off a small piece of the Water Stone and gives it to Lombre, which evolves it into {{p|Ludicolo}} and makes it happy again.

James walks out onto stage as his nerves begin to get to him and he won't say a word. Jessie and Meowth sneak over to the stage and tell James to think of this as a {{TRT}} scheme to get tons of Pokémon. This encourages James and he begins to perform well. Meowth wishes they had thought of this sooner as James is able to collect all the Pokémon in the crowd. Ash, Dawn, and Brock then run in with Professor Oak behind them. Dawn says that James is not the real Professor Oak. James denies it, and a young boy from the crowd walks up and says that the real Professor Oak would be able to help him with his Pokémon, and sends out a {{p|Tyranitar}}. Izzy and Cara push James up, but he is promptly blasted off by Tyranitar, with Jessie and Meowth running after him. Professor Oak then walks up to Tyranitar and pulls a thorn out of its foot, making it happy. The boy is happy and everybody in the crowd cheers.

Meanwhile, James is hanging from a tree, while Jessie and Meowth are trying to figure out how to get him down. Their boss, [[Sayer]], then walks up, and James falls from the tree. Much to their disappointment, he orders them back to work.

==Major events==

* {{an|Dawn}} meets {{an|Professor Oak}} in person for the first time.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}
* Limo Driver
* Children

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Politoed}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Quagsire}} (×6)
* {{p|Lombre}} (evolves)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (newly evolved)

==Trivia==
* This is the second episode in which [[James]] disguised himself as {{an|Professor Oak}}; the first time was in ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]''.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a play on "{{wp|Photo finish}}" and is also similar to [[EP272|another episode]]'s title. It may also refer to a wood paneling that seems to be {{wp|Oak|oak wood}}, often called faux oak.
* This is the first episode where [[Johanna]] is seen without her apron on.
* Only James blasts off in this episode.
** He is also the only one who recites the {{motto}}.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.

===Errors===
* As {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{p|Politoed}} are preparing to fight, there is a shot of {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, in which {{an|Dawn}} is holding {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. In that shot, one of Dawn's arms is colored blue.
* While Politoed and Croagunk were fighting, Politoed's entire mouth was green.
* Politoed uses {{m|Jump Kick}}, a move that it [[anime move errors|cannot legally learn]].
* When the gang follows Croagunk and Politoed in the cave, the two {{p|Quagsire}} shown are missing their tail and a part their fin on the back.

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DP139 Error.png|Dawn's blue arm
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Talk:Protect (move)

2020-09-16T15:45:43Z

PLMMJ: /* Split Protect Shield from Protect (Move) */

==DynamicPunch and No Guard versus Protect==
My original edit concerning DynamicPunch + No Guard vs. Protect was very specific because I tested with other moves and only DynamicPunch broke through Protect. Have the edits since then been tested?
If not, the Effects section should be changed again so the DynamicPunch + No Guard combo is explicitly mentioned. I can do this, or someone else can if he or she wishes. If they have been tested, then the article may be left as-is.

Furthermore, I'd like to add the other effect I recently discovered concerning DynamicPunch + No Guard, but not until the previous conflict has been resolved. The newly discovered effect is as follows: DynamicPunch + No Guard will not ignore Protect if the move priorities have been altered. I have duplicated this effect twice. Both times, Quick Claw activated, which altered the move priorities. Subsequently, DynamicPunch did not ignore Protect. When I took the Quick Claw off the Pokémon with No Guard, DynamicPunch did ignore Protect every time. (I have already added this information to the {{m|DynamicPunch}} page.) [[User:Bubicus|bubicus]] 05:03, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

==Rumors...==
I heard a rumor that before Gen IV was going to be introduced, the developers were considering making Protect block only Special moves and Detect only Physical moves. Because it is a rumor...

'''Please only submit information you know to be accurate, and adhere to a neutral point of view. Do not misrepresent rumors, misconceptions or opinions as fact.'''

... I am not going to put this on the page but I was hoping for somebody to elaborate into this. [[User:Tesh|TESH]][[User Talk:Tesh|TALK]][[User:Tesh/Sandbox|SAND]] 20:07, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

:It's probably nothing more then a rumor; people have always wondered about those two skills, I think, as it seems strange to have doubles of the same thing like that. Probably, when the split between special and physical was annouced, this rumor sprung up as a result. I can't imagine the developers would entertain the option of making these two skills so conditional, not to mention, they would need to buff the PP on Detect, as well as let more Pokémon learn it (to be fair and balanced). Just my opinion though. -- [[user:Jioruji Derako|'''J'''ioruji '''D'''erako.'''>''']] 20:23, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
::Thanks, that is all I wanted though, confermation of it being a rumor. Thank You Jioruji. [[User:Tesh|TESH]][[User Talk:Tesh|TALK]][[User:Tesh/Sandbox|SAND]] 20:25, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
:::There's always a chance it could have been "officially" mentioned somewhere, but I highly doubt it. -- [[user:Jioruji Derako|'''J'''ioruji '''D'''erako.'''>''']] 02:36, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

==Ghost Curse?==
When I play Pokémon Colosseum, I've been able to break Protect by using a Ghost type and having it use Curse. I'm not sure if this works in any other game (I've never tried it) but it should have some mention in here. [[User:Blaziken257|Blaziken257]] 01:41, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
:It's not a real damaging attack so it's logic, no need to speak about that in the article imo.--[[User:Froggy25|Froggy25]] 16:18, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

==Really?==
From the article:
"Lock-On, Mind Reader, and No Guard give moves a (100 - move accuracy)% chance to hit through Protect"
So {{m|Pound}} with an accuracy of 100, has a 0 percent chance of hitting? While {{m|DynamicPunch|Dynamic Punch}} has a 50 percent chance? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 15:54, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
:My experiments seem to corroborate with that statement—I was able to make DynamicPunch hit through Protect, but not Spark.  — [[User:Laoris|Laoris]] ([[User_Talk:Laoris|Blah]]) 17:43, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
::So one can safely say that if the player uses {{m|Fissure}} after one of those moves against a Pokémon with Protect, its accuracy is 70%? That sounds pretty amazing. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 21:09, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
:::It also says that OHKO moves will always fail against Protect though, even with Lock-On or such active. So I don't think Fissure would work. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 00:26, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

==PKMN Anime: Safeguard = Protect==
The anime has made, and still continues to make, no distinction between Safeguard and Protect since both moves have been consistently shown to share the same function of protecting a user from damage with only the visual appearance of the moves and the method in which they are used as being the differentiating factors. --[[User:Arima|Arima]] 00:50, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

==A Bit of Trivia...==
Should it be put that, ever since its introduction, it has always been TM 17? --[[User:TheXMJohnson|TheXMJohnson]] 03:34, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

==Success chance==
What's the source for the success chance for Gen IV?

I've proven that the chance for protect success is diminishing in B/W[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3698857&postcount=770], like it was in Gen 3. I'm also 99.99% certain it's the same in Gen 4 as well.
--[[User:Kaphotics|Kaphotics]] 18:58, 6 August 2011 (UTC)

==Success chance?==
When it's used twice in a row, it goes from 100%, to 50%. Does this reset when not used in succession? ([[User:VictoryStar|VictoryStar]] 03:00, 6 April 2012 (UTC))
:Yes. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:20, 6 April 2012 (UTC)

==Include List of Moves Unaffected by Protect?==
Since it's a relatively short list, should this page also list the moves unaffected by Protect? True. you can probably just search the site for "not affected by Protect," but it also makes sense having them listed together here.--[[User:Joec|Joec]] ([[User talk:Joec|talk]]) 18:43, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
:[[Protect (move)#Generation V]] *cough* ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 19:39, 25 August 2012 (UTC)

==Black/White 2 changed animation==
Will this be fixed?--[[User:Goomba98|Goomba98]] ([[User talk:Goomba98|talk]]) 20:24, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

==Alternating Protect and Detect==
Can you alternate between detect and protect for infinite protection?[[User:Wishindo|Wishindo]] ([[User talk:Wishindo|talk]]) 21:27, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
:No. Please read the article before asking on the talk page, this is answered in the article. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 00:04, 15 January 2013 (UTC)

==Question about the erratic success table after the fourth consecutive use==
I'm surprised that such an effect would occur in Generation III, which fixed a lot of move oddities present in the previous Generations. UPokeCenter's description [http://www.upokecenter.com/dex/?lang=en&move=182 here] gives the following excerpt:
"A variable, X, starts at 0, and resets to 0 if the last move called for the user is not Detect, Endure, or Protect as user uses this attack or if this attack fails, and is raised by 1 (up to 3) each time this attack is successful. This attack has a 50% chance of failing if X is 1, a 75% chance if X is 2, and an 87.5% chance if X is 3."

I'm wondering if the table in the article is actually a relation between the success rate and '''X''', rather than a relation between the success rate and the number of times used. According to UPokeCenter's description, the value of X is capped at 3 (the fourth consecutive use), so even if you used Protect and succeeded ten times in a row, X would still be 3.

I believe the success table would have been ripped straight from the game data, which would make all values beyond the fourth cell actually garbage data relating to something other than the move Protect, since X never becomes 4 or higher.

This could perhaps be verified by having someone load up a Gen III game in an emulator, spam savestates until Protect succeeds four times in a row, and then reload to see approximately how often the fifth Protect succeeds. If the X-value theory is correct, then Protect should work 1 in 8 times. If the table is correct, then Protect should only work 1 in ~555 times. [[User:Blueapple128|Blueapple128]] ([[User talk:Blueapple128|talk]]) 22:56, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
:Apologies for the delay, and yes, it's basically a relation between success rate and X. The glitch is presumably that X is not capped when it should be, causing the game to start reading garbage data (you can see the Low Kick data in there). As it happens, http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19862416 is the video that induced me to copy in the table, where the glitched table is exhibited in full detail (there are many long pauses in there). [[User:Arcorann|Arcorann]] ([[User talk:Arcorann|talk]]) 00:30, 30 July 2013 (UTC)
::Extremely intruiging. Wonder if anyone's disassembled to game to see what makes the cap fail to work. I've added a link to that video in the article (using Nicozon instead of Nicovideo so non-registered users will be able to see it), since I feel it's more thorough and convincing than the link that's currently there. [[User:Blueapple128|Blueapple128]] ([[User talk:Blueapple128|talk]]) 03:06, 2 August 2013 (UTC)

==Description of the effect may be slightly wrong.==
In Pokemon Colosseum, I used Protect, then an item (as that Pokemon's next turn), then protect again which failed the second time. So it seems that it is not whether Protect (or a similar move) was used last turn but rather if the last move that Pokemon used was one of those attacks. Because of confusion and how it may or may not affect the rate, it may be better worded as "if the last attempted move was Protect, Detect...". This also may only be in Colosseum rather than the whole generation, or even just in double battles, I haven't had a chance to check it out.{{unsigned|Flaring Afro}}

==Gen IV Table==
I think the moves unblocked by Protect in Gen IV are the same as the moves of Gen V. Tested all those. Anyone knows any other moves which are unblocked by Protect? [[User:Um0999|um0999]]

==Protect no longer effective against Roar.==
As of Generation VI, Protect does not work against Roar. Is this also true of Whirlwind?
[[User:Rocket Grunt Robin|Rocket Grunt Robin]] ([[User talk:Rocket Grunt Robin|talk]]) 20:55, 2 January 2014 (UTC)

==Animation==
I've seen some WiFi battles on the YouTube, and G6 animation of Protect is different from the one in the article (IIRC, Pokemon creates a purpleish barrier in front of it, instead of a green half-sphere around itself). [[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 14:06, 21 March 2014 (UTC)
:Images aren't animated for me, but I'm guessing from the file size that it isn't. It's showing Protect, just at the very end. It's a barrier in front of the user, the still shot just makes it look like a half-sphere. Nothing purple about it, though. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 14:16, 21 March 2014 (UTC)
::[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RHzqJv-5V0&t=6m20s There's a small bit of purple, but mainly blue.] Got confused by the shot making it look like the anime depiction. [[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 15:32, 21 March 2014 (UTC)

== Smeargle & TMs ==

Hey... If Smeargle cannot learn TMs at all whatsoever, should I include it in the list of Pokemon that can't learn Protect? (under By TM)[[User:MrCoolKid6780|MrCoolKid6780]] ([[User talk:MrCoolKid6780|talk]]) 23:04, 10 April 2016 (UTC)
:As stated in the table, that section is only for "'''All Pokémon who can learn TMs'''," but cannot learn Protect by TM. It is ''not'' for any Pokémon that cannot learn TMs '''at all'''. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 00:25, 11 April 2016 (UTC)
::Of course... sorry! [[User:MrCoolKid6780|MrCoolKid6780]] ([[User talk:MrCoolKid6780|talk]]) 00:47, 5 May 2016 (UTC)

== Moves that bypass in Generation II ==

According to the edit history of this page, the set of moves that ignore accuracy checks in Generation II are the same as the set of moves that can bypass Protect in Generation II. That would mean the following moves are missing: {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Feint Attack|Faint Attack}}, {{m|Mimic}}, {{m|Pain Split}}, {{m|Swift}}, and {{m|Vital Throw}}. Also, it would potentially include {{m|Thunder}} during [[rain]]. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:04, 8 March 2017 (UTC)
:The following moves does have an accuracy check and can miss in GSC: Bide, Pain Split, Mimic.
:Faint Attack, Swift and Vital Throw and Thunder+Rain does run through the normal accuracy routine (unlike, say, Curse), but is special cased to always hit. Said routine checks Protect above everything else (only checking Dream Eater before it -- in GSC, Dream Eater, rather than fail if the target is awake, "misses" instead). --[[User:FIQ|FIQ]] ([[User talk:FIQ|talk]]) 09:19, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

== Bide can bypass Protect on Gen 7 ==

Just letting you guys know, there's no info on this page neither on Bide's page. [[User:Testingboy|Testingboy]] ([[User talk:Testingboy|talk]]) 00:41, 30 April 2019 (UTC)
:The discussion is being held on [[talk:Bide (move)#Bide can bypass Protect on Gen 7|this talk page]]. [[User:Suic12-|Suic]] ([[User talk:Suic12-|talk]]) 01:46, 30 April 2019 (UTC)

== Split Protect Shield from Protect (Move) ==

Apart from their effects, Protect Shields have no business being doccumented on an article like this. Protect Shields are not a form of using Protect and they should be covered on either their own article, or on [[Trainer Battle (GO)]]. [[User:CoolMan6001|CoolMan6001]] ([[User talk:CoolMan6001|talk]]) 03:48, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

Protect (move)

2020-09-16T15:44:30Z

PLMMJ: /* Abilities that bypass Protect */

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'''Protect''' (Japanese: '''まもる''' ''Protect'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It was [[TM17]] from Generation II to [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], and [[TM07]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. It is [[TM25]] in [[Generation VIII]].

==Effect==
===Generation II===
Protect protects the user from all effects of moves that target it during the turn it is used, including damage.

This does not include damage inflicted by [[weather]] it is susceptible to, or damage from a [[status condition]] that it obtained on a previous turn (as these are not moves that targeted the user this turn). If the user [[priority|goes last]] this turn, the move will fail.

Protect will fail if the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Each time any of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, or {{m|Endure}} is successfully used without other moves used in between, the success rate will halve. In this generation, the success rate is implemented as a single byte over 255 which starts at the maximum of 255 and is floor-divided by 2 each time. This causes the success rate to drop to 0 on its ninth consecutive successful use.<ref>https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/51bad5a/battle/effects/protect.asm#L54-L61</ref>

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===Generation III===
Protect can now be used when the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Like in Generation II, the success rates of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, and {{m|Endure}} halve each time any of the three are used successfully and consecutively. In this generation, the halving was intended to cap at a 12.5% success rate on the fourth consecutive successful use, but a bug{{fact}} causes the cap to not work, causing the game to read garbage values and causing Protect's success rate on the fifth and future turns to follow an erratic sequence.<ref>[http://no2.pic.bz/document/waza/each/6F.html ポケットモンスター情報センター　2号館] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/sm19862416 【ポケモン】TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦してみた【ルビー】] (Japanese)</ref>

The following success rates are accurate to Ruby and Sapphire; from the 53rd turn onward, FireRed and LeafGreen have a different sequence of values, as does Emerald.<ref>http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6603.0</ref> These numbers represent success rates out of 65536, which means that the move has a 1/65536 chance of missing on the first use.<ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19879961 TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦(裏)] (Japanese)</ref>

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! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
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! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
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| 65535
| 17
| 168
| 33
| 89
| 49
| 2000
| 65
| 110
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| 18
| 266
| 34
| 56
| 50
| 100
| 66
| 90
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| 16383
| 19
| 289
| 35
| 57
| 51
| 65535
| 67
| 64
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| 8191
| 20
| 270
| 36
| 61
| 52
| 65535
| 68
| 95
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| 118
| 21
| 343
| 37
| 157
| 53
| 22
| 69
| 69
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 6
| 165
| 22
| 271
| 38
| 247
| 54
| 30
| 70
| 99
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 7
| 166
| 23
| 264
| 39
| 129
| 55
| 23
| 71
| 187
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 8
| 102
| 24
| 65535
| 40
| 129
| 56
| 40
| 72
| 1
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 9
| 65534
| 25
| 51201
| 41
| 100
| 57
| 2
| 73
| 3084
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 10
| 68
| 26
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| 42
| 20
| 58
| 50
| 74
| 2820
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 11
| 243
| 27
| 25609
| 43
| 250
| 59
| 68
| 75
| 2827
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 12
| 182
| 28
| 20496
| 44
| 40
| 60
| 60
| 76
| 1285
|-style="background:#FFF"
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| 197
| 29
| 10272
| 45
| 500
| 61
| 19
| 77
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|-style="background:#FFF"
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| 203
| 30
| 5168
| 46
| 60
| 62
| 70
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| 194
| 31
| 78
| 47
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| 63
| 24
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| 214
| 32
| 75
| 48
| 80
| 64
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Protect can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], with the user gaining an extra appeal point if {{m|Harden}} was used in the prior turn.

===Generation IV===
Protect now properly caps at a minimum success rate of 12.5% on the fourth and future consecutive turns.

In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} only, if an attack is given perfect accuracy through the effect of a move ({{m|Lock-On}}/{{m|Mind Reader}}), the weather ({{m|Thunder}} in [[Rain]], or {{m|Blizzard}} in {{weather|Hail}}), a [[Micle Berry]], or an Ability ({{a|No Guard}}), it has a chance to hit through Protect equal to <code>(100 - move {{stat|accuracy}})%</code>. [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] moves are unaffected, and will never hit through Protect. This behavior was reverted in Platinum.

===Generation V===
Protect's success rate no longer has a lower bound of 12.5%. {{m|Quick Guard}} and {{m|Wide Guard}} now also count toward this halving.<ref>[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3715158&postcount=772 Smogon forums]</ref>


===Generation VI onwards===
Successfully using Protect, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Endure}}, {{m|Wide Guard}}, {{m|Quick Guard}}, {{m|Spiky Shield}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, or {{m|Baneful Bunker}} consecutively now divides the chance of success of Protect, Detect, Endure, Spiky Shield, King's Shield, and Baneful Bunker by 3 for each consecutive use, with a minimum (1/3)^6 (1/729 or ~0.1%) chance.<ref>https://twitter.com/0x7bdf/status/591858756733931521</ref>

If a damaging [[Z-Move]] or a [[Max Move]] targets a Pokémon that used Protect, the move will bypass Protect but only do 25% of the original damage. The effects of Protect are not lifted.

If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Protect, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

===Moves that bypass Protect===
In addition to damaging [[Z-Move]]s and [[Max Move]]s, the following moves cannot be stopped by Protect:

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!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}
{{movelist|Acupressure|Normal|cat=Status}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Aromatic Mist|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Bestow|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || ||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Block|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Confide|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Conversion 2|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Curse|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Decorate|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Doom Desire|Steel|cat=Special}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Feint|Normal|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Flower Shield|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Future Sight|Psychic|cat=Special}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hold Hands|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Fury|Dark|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Hole|Psychic|cat=Special}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Mean Look|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Nightmare|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}
{{movelist|Perish Song|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Phantom Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Play Nice|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Psych Up|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Roar|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Role Play|Psychic|cat=Status}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Rototiller|Ground|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Shadow Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Sketch|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Spider Web|Bug|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Tearful Look|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Teatime|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{No}}
{{movelist|Transform|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Whirlwind|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

Additionally, Feint, Shadow Force, Phantom Force, Hyperspace Fury, and Hyperspace Hole lift Protect's protection for the rest of the turn.

{{cat|Moves that target the user}}, {{cat|moves that target the user and all allies}}, {{cat|moves that target all Pokémon}} (except {{m|Shadow Shed}}, {{m|Shadow Half}}, and {{m|Teatime}}), and [[entry hazard]] moves cannot be blocked by Protect.

===Abilities that bypass Protect===

[[Unseen Fist]] is an ability that allows all moves that make contact to bypass moves like protect.

Because of a bug in the games, [[No Guard]] allows a Pokémon to bypass Protect if it uses a move with less than 100% accuracy that is not a [[one-hit knockout move]] in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}. This was fixed in {{v2|Platinum}}.

==Description==
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|Completely foils an opponent's attack. If used consecutively, its success rate decreases.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Foils attack that turn. It may fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|Move}} Negates all damage, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|TM}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/7|007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|28|28|22|22|22|22{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 32{{sup/7|PE}}|18}}
{{Moveentry/7|008|Wartortle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 40{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 44{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||24{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||28{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|090|Shellder|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|25|25{{sup/3|RSE}} 29{{sup/3|FRLG}}|16|16|16|16{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 31{{sup/7|PE}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|091|Cloyster|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Water 3|Water 3|1|1|1|1|1|1{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|098|Krabby|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|34|41{{sup/3|RSE}} 38{{sup/3|FRLG}}|29|29|29|29{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|099|Kingler|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|38|49{{sup/3|RSE}} 42{{sup/3|FRLG}}|32|32|32|32{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|122G|Mr. Mime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||37|37|37|37{{sup/6|XY}} 28{{sup/6|ORAS}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|259|Marshtomp|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||42|42|42|42{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|260|Swampert|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||46|46|46|46{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|269|Dustox|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||17|17|17|17{{sup/6|XY}} 37{{sup/6|ORAS}}|37}}
{{Moveentry/7|279|Pelipper|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Flying||25|25|25|25|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|304|Aron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||34|32|32{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|305|Lairon|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|313|Volbeat|type=Bug|2|Bug|Human-Like||29|29|29|29|29}}
{{Moveentry/7|324|Torkoal|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||27|36|36|1, 36{{sup/6|XY}} 30{{sup/6|ORAS}}|30|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|342|Crawdaunt|type=Water|type2=Dark|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49}}
{{Moveentry/7|348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 53{{sup/6|ORAS}}|53}}
{{Moveentry/7|361|Snorunt|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|362|Glalie|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|372|Shelgon|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|373|Salamence|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|381|Latios|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||25|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 4{{sup/6|ORAS}}|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|413|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Plant Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413G|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Ground|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Sandy Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413S|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Trash Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|414|Mothim|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10}}
{{Moveentry/7|439|Mime Jr.|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|475|Gallade|type=Psychic|type2=Fighting|2|Human-Like|Amorphous|||50|53|53{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|478|Froslass|type=Ice|type2=Ghost|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|481|Mesprit|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||16|16|16|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|541|Swadloon|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug||||20|20|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|544|Whirlipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|559|Scraggy|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|560|Scrafty|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|562|Yamask|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|562G|Yamask|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|563|Cofagrigus|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|564|Tirtouga|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|565|Carracosta|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|577|Solosis|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|578|Duosion|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|579|Reuniclus|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|594|Alomomola|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 2||||21|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/7|616|Shelmet|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||||28|28|28|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|665|Spewpa|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||9|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|704|Goomy|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|705|Sliggoo|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|706|Goodra|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|1, 9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|712|Bergmite|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|713|Avalugg|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|776|Turtonator|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|780|Drampa|type=Normal|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|10}}
{{Moveentry/7|782|Jangmo-o|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||13|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|784|Kommo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|805|Stakataka|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||1{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|809|Melmetal|type=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||63{{sup/7|PE}}|56}}
{{Moveentry/7|833|Chewtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||14}}
{{Moveentry/7|834|Drednaw|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|841|Flapple|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|842|Appletun|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|854|Sinistea|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|855|Polteageist|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|866|Mr. Rime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|867|Runerigus|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|870|Falinks|type=Fighting|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|882|Dracovish|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Moveentry/7|883|Arctovish|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Movehead/TM|Normal|2|no|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|genVII2=TM07|TM25}}
|-
| colspan=14 style="text-align: center; background-color: #{{Red color light}}" | '''Every Pokémon can learn this move by TM ''except'' the ones listed below and only if marked with ✘.'''
|-
{{Moveentry/7|010|Caterpie|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|011|Metapod|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|013|Weedle|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|014|Kakuna|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|129|Magikarp|type=Water|2|Water 2|Dragon|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|132|Ditto|type=Normal|1|Ditto|Ditto|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|201|Unown|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|202|Wobbuffet|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|235|Smeargle|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|265|Wurmple|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|266|Silcoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|268|Cascoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|360|Wynaut|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|374|Beldum|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|401|Kricketot|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|||}}
{{Moveentry/7|415|Combee|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|}}
{{Moveentry/7|486|Regigigas|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|602|Tynamo|type=Electric|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|664|Scatterbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|789|Cosmog|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|790|Cosmoem|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|824|Blipbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||||✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|840|Applin|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||✘}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
The user is protected from all attacks for a set amount of turns, which ends on the user's turn. However, items such as [[toss items]] can still hit.

===Description===
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|The user gains the Protect status, preventing damage from enemy attacks and moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TD}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves, and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|S}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|じぶんをまもりじょうたいにかえるまもりじょうたいになるとてきのこうげきやわざのこうかをうけない|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|You'll get the Protect status, which enables you to evade enemies' attacks and move effects. Its chance of failing rises if you use it multiple times in a row.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|You'll protect yourself and evade enemies' attacks and move effects. But its chance of failure rises if you use it after you use a move that evades enemies' attacks.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Misty Gyarados Protect.png|image1p=Gyarados|image2=Viola Surskit Protect.png|image2p=Surskit|image3=Nando Armaldo Protect.png|image3p=Armaldo|image4=Lenora Herdier Protect.png|image4p=Herdier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=130|pkmn=Gyarados|method=Gyarados's eyes glow red. Then, Gyarados releases small shockwaves from its mouth that can block an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Gyarados|startcode=HS02|startname=Cerulean Blues|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=060|pkmn=Poliwag|method=Poliwag's body becomes outlined in blue and it can stop attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Max|user1=A Poliwag Max borrowed from the Pokémon Trainer's School|startcode=AG015|startname=Gonna Rule the School!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=272|pkmn=Ludicolo|method=Two yellow discs are created in front of Ludicolo's hands. It can then block any attacks that hit the disks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poncho (AG067)|user1=Poncho's Ludicolo|startcode=AG067|startname=Go Go Ludicolo}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Purple Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Green Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (anime)|startcode=AG171|startname=Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=125|pkmn=Electabuzz|method=Electabuzz blocks the opponent's attack with its arms, or Electabuzz's body becomes surrounded by gold and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks. Sometimes its body glows yellow before using the attack. If the barrier is kept for too long it might fail.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Jump (AG126)|user1=Jump's Electabuzz|startcode=AG126|startname=Saved by the Beldum}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electabuzz|startcode=DP128|startname=A Pyramiding Rage!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=200|pkmn=Misdreavus|method=A blue force field surrounds Misdreavus's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Misdreavus|startcode=M08|startname=Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax's body flashes white and then it is able to withstand attacks from the opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=AG149|startname=Wheel of Frontier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=260|pkmn=Swampert|method=Swampert's body becomes surrounded in light green and a green barrier appears around it. Swampert can then block any attacks that hit it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dome Ace Tucker|user1=Tucker's Swampert|startcode=AG153|startname=Tactic Theatrics!!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=151|pkmn=Mew|method=Mew's eyes glow red and a blue energy barrier appears around Mew's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Mew|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|startname=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=259|pkmn=Marshtomp|method=Marshtomp's body becomes surrounded in a green shield, blocking any attacks shot at it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Brock's Marshtomp|startcode=AG167|startname=What I Did for Love!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=012|pkmn=Butterfree|method=Butterfree's body glows light green and a green force field appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Drew|user1=Drew's Butterfree|startcode=AG187|startname=The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=466|pkmn=Electivire|method=Electivire creates a green barrier or force field around its body, protecting it from attacks, or Electivire puts its arms in front of its face and its body starts to glow yellow-green. A green force field then surrounds its body and protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Electivire|startcode=AG192|startname=Home is Where the Start Is!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electivire|startcode=DP184|startname=Casting a Paul on Barry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid crosses its arms and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Elekid|startcode=DP003|startname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=412|pkmn=Burmy|method=A green barrier appears around Burmy's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheryl's Burmy|startcode=DP030|startname=Some Enchanted Sweetening!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=484|pkmn=Palkia|method=A pink barrier appears around Palkia's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Palkia (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=483|pkmn=Dialga|method=A dark blue barrier appears around Dialga's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dialga (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=199|pkmn=Slowking|method=Slowking's body becomes surrounded by a light green barrier that it expands to surround others.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Slowking|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=126|pkmn=Magmar|method=Magmar lifts its arms and its body becomes surrounded by a green outline. A light green barrier then comes out of Magmar's body around it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ace Trainer (Trainer class)|user1=An Ace Trainer's Magmar|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie's body glow's gold and a green force field appears over Glalie's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poacher (DP116)|user1=A Pokémon Poacher's Glalie|startcode=DP116|startname=The Drifting Snorunt!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=420|pkmn=Cherubi|method=Cherubi's body becomes outlined in gold and a green force field comes out of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marilyn|user1=Marilyn's Cherubi|startcode=DP125|startname=Battling a Cute Drama!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=350|pkmn=Milotic|method=A green force field appears around Milotic's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tower Tycoon Palmer|user1=Palmer's Milotic|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=485|pkmn=Heatran|method=The gray circle on Heatran's forehead glows white and a silver force field appears around Heatran's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marcus|user1=Marcus's Heatran|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=042|pkmn=Golbat|method=A green force field surrounds Golbat's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=Galactic Grunts' multiple Golbat|startcode=DP136|startname=Gateway to Ruin!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle holds out two tentacles and a green force field appears over its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Coordinator|user1=A Coordinator's Shuckle|startcode=DP146|startname=Dressed for Jess Success!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=482|pkmn=Azelf|method=The gem on Azelf's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|user1=Azelf (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=481|pkmn=Mesprit|method=The gem on Mesprit's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Mesprit|user1=Mesprit (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=480|pkmn=Uxie|method=The gem on Uxie's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Uxie|user1=Uxie (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=428|pkmn=Lopunny|method=Lopunny crosses its ears and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Lopunny|startcode=DP176|startname=Coming Full - Festival Circle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=348|pkmn=Armaldo|method=Armaldo crosses its claws and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Armaldo|startcode=DP183|startname=League Unleashed!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=592|pkmn=Frillish|method=Frillish holds out its tentacles with the bottoms facing toward the opponent and a turquoise force field surrounds Frillish's body.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Trip|user1=Trip's Frillish|startcode=BW010|startname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=557|pkmn=Dwebble|method=Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and the whole shell flashes white. Then, a wave of turquoise energy starting from the top of Dwebble's shell and moves downwards. Once the energy moves downwards, it leaves behind a darker turquoise glow, protecting Dwebble from attacks, or Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and a turquoise force field surrounds it, protecting it from attacks, or Dwebble lowers its head and a turquoise force field appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cilan's Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dwebble (Pokémon)|user1=Two wild Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Dwebble|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=507|pkmn=Herdier|method=A turquoise force field comes out and surrounds Herdier's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lenora|user1=Lenora's Herdier|startcode=BW016|startname=Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=576|pkmn=Gothitelle|method=Gothitelle puts one of its hands out in front of it when the opponent is about to attack it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of Gothitelle's hand, protecting it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sally|user1=A wild Gothitelle|startcode=BW021|startname=The Lost World of Gothitelle!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Anthea's Gothitelle|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=542|pkmn=Leavanny|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Leavanny's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Leavanny|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=608|pkmn=Lampent|method=Lampent holds its arms out and a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lampent (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lampent|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=607|pkmn=Litwick|method=Litwick bows its head and holds its arms out in front of it. Then, a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Litwick (Pokémon)|user1=Four wild Litwick|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=578|pkmn=Duosion|method=A small turquoise energy shield appears in front of Duosion's body, and the shield grows larger until it surrounds Duosion's body. The shield protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Officer Jenny|user1=Officer Jenny's Duosion|startcode=BW045|startname=Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=532|pkmn=Timburr|method=Timburr holds the wooden timber it holds in front of it with both of its hands horizontally. The timber then glows turquoise and a turquoise energy shield comes out of it and surrounds it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Linda (BW057)|user1=Linda's Timburr|startcode=BW057|startname=The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=645|pkmn=Landorus|method=Landorus holds one or both of his hands out in front of him and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of him, protecting him from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Forces of Nature (anime)#Landorus|user1=Landorus (anime)|startcode=BW060|startname=Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=616|pkmn=Shelmet|method=Shelmet closes its shell over its face and a turquoise force field appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Bianca (anime)|user1=Bianca's Shelmet|startcode=BW063|startname=Evolution Exchange Excitement!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=632|pkmn=Durant|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Durant, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Durant (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Durant|startcode=BW074|startname=Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=133|pkmn=Eevee|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Eevee's body, or Eevee stands on its hind legs and projects a bluish-green force field, protecting it from attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Virgil|user1=Virgil's Eevee|startcode=BW102|startname=Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Serena's Eevee|startcode=XY089|startname=A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=282|pkmn=Gardevoir|method=Gardevoir holds both its hands out in front of it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Concordia's Gardevoir|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=150MY|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mega Mewtwo Y forms a large blue, dome- shaped force field around itself. The dome protects everything inside from oncoming attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Mewtwo (M16)|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=283|pkmn=Surskit|method=Surskit forms a turquoise force field in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Viola|user1=Viola's Surskit|startcode=XY005|startname=A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=665|pkmn=Spewpa|method=Spewpa's eyes glow turquoise and it forms a turquoise force field around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Spewpa (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Spewpa|startcode=XY012|startname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=677|pkmn=Espurr|method=Espurr raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Elise|user1=Elise's Espurr|startcode=XY014|startname=Seeking Shelter from the Storm!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=678F|pkmn=Meowstic|method=Meowstic unfolds its ears, and circles form on its revealed inner ears, resembling eyes. It then forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Heath (XY045)|user1=Heath's Meowstic|startcode=XY045|startname=Splitting Heirs!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=040|pkmn=Wigglytuff|method=Wigglytuff raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff|startcode=XY046|startname=The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376M|pkmn=Metagross|method=Mega Metagross raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Steven's Metagross|startcode=XYS03|startname=Mega Evolution Special III}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=373|pkmn=Salamence|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Salamence's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Salamence|startcode=XY128|startname=A Riveting Rivalry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Weavile's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Alain|user1=Alain's Weavile|startcode=XY130|startname=Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=067|pkmn=Machoke|method=Machoke raises its hands and forms a green force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Machoke|startcode=JN024|startname=A Little Rocket R & R!}}

===In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.|image1=Rosa Serperior Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image1p=Serperior|image2=Shadow Triad Bisharp Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image2p=Bisharp|image3=Cheren Stoutland Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image3p=Stoutland}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=508|pkmn=Stoutland|method=Stoutland forms a blue circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheren|user1=Cheren's Stoutland|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=497|pkmn=Serperior|method=Serperior forms a green circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Rosa (game)|user1=Rosa's Serperior|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=625|pkmn=Bisharp|method=Bisharp forms a purple circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Shadow Triad|user1=The Shadow Triad's Bisharp|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}

===In Pokémon Generations===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Deoxys Protect PG.png|image1p=Defense Forme Deoxys|image2=Zinzolin Weavile Cryogonal Protect PG.png|image2p=Cryogonal and Weavile}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Player character|user1=Trainer's Deoxys|startcode=PG09|startname=The Scoop|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=615|pkmn=Cryogonal|method=Cryogonal creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Cryogonal|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=Weavile creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Weavile|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Ash Snorlax Protect AP.png|image1p=Snorlax}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax crosses its arm and avoids getting hurt by an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=SP34|startname=An Awesome Showdown!!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Silver Sneasel Protect.png|image1p=Sneasel|image2=Team Plasma Klang Protect Adventures.png|image2p=Klang|image3=Lucy Shuckle Protect Adventures.png|image3p=Shuckle|image4=Crystal Metagross Protect Adventures.png|image4p=Metagross}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=215|pkmn=Sneasel|method=Sneasel puts up both of its arms to block and protect itself from an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Silver's Sneasel|startcode=PS093|startname=Sneasel Sneak Attack|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=081|pkmn=Magnemite|method=Magnemite creates a forcefield around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lt. Surge|user1=Lt. Surge's Magnemite|startcode=PS157|startname=Magnificent Magnemite}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle pulls all of its limbs into its shell and the shell starts to glow brightly, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pike Queen Lucy|user1=Lucy's Shuckle|startcode=PS310|startname=Just My Luck...Shuckle}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376|pkmn=Metagross|method=Metagross crosses its front two legs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks. When used over and over again, the move becomes less likely to succeed.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crystal's Metagross|startcode=PS323|startname=A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up I}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=078|pkmn=Rapidash|method=Rapidash stands up on its hind legs and a bright energy surrounds the front of its hoofs, blocking an attack, or Rapidash rears up on its hind legs and crosses its front hoofs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Platinum's Rapidash|startcode=PS377|startname=Hurrah for Rapidash}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=600|pkmn=Klang|method=Klang protect itself from an enemy attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=A Team Plasma Grunt's Klang|startcode=PS545}}

===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user is immune to any type of attack.|image1=Monta Snivy Protect.png|image1p=Snivy}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=495|pkmn=Snivy|method=Snivy stands its ground to protect itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Monta's Snivy|startcode=PBW4|startname=Challenge the Battle Subway!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user protects itself from attacks.|image1=Alakazam Protect PDP.png|image1p=Alakazam}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam forms a barrier with it hands and protects itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Alakazam (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Alakazam|startcode=PDP08|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its arms to block an attack.|image1=Gold Elekid Protect Golden Boys.png|image1p=Elekid}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid puts up one of its arms to block an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Gold (Golden Boys)|user1=Gold's Elekid|startcode=GB14|startname=Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
* [[Asuka and Maya|Asuka]] mentioned that {{p|Houndoom}} used Protect in ''[[GDZ60|The Legendary Pokémon and the Village of the Gods (Part Three)]]'' but the move wasn't shown.

===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its hands to block an attack.|image1=Dusknoir Protect PBK.png|image1p=Dusknoir}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=477|pkmn=Dusknoir|method=Dusknoir puts up its hands to protect itself.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Dusknoir (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Dusknoir|startcode=PBK8|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user avoids getting hit by any type of attack.|image1=Rich Boy Roselia Protect PMDP.png|image1p=Roselia}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=315|pkmn=Roselia|method=Roselia crosses its arms and is not hit by an opponent's attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Rich Boy (Trainer class)|user1=A Rich Boy's Roselia|startcode=PMDP58|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genII=Protect II
|genIII=Protect III
|genIV=Protect IV
|genV=Protect V
}}
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genVI=Protect VI
|SMUSUM=Protect VII
|LGPE=Protect PE
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Stad2=Protect Stad2
|Colo=Protect Colo
|XD=Protect XD
|PBR=Protect PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=Protect PMD RB
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation II]], after the "[Pokémon's name] protected itself!" message appears, there is another message saying that the opponent's move missed. This is caused by Protect's effect internally leading moves with an accuracy check to miss, and was changed in [[Generation III]] to omit the second message.
* Protect is the most common move among the movesets of Video Game World Championships team's winners.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_yue=守住 ''{{tt|Sáujyuh|Stand Guard}}''
|zh_cmn=守住 ''{{tt|Shǒuzhù|Stand Guard}}''
|da=Beskyt
|nl=Bescherm
|fi=Suojaus
|fr_ca=Protéger{{tt|*|Blue Rescue Team manual}}
|fr_eu=Abri
|de=Schutzschild
|el=Προστασία ''Prostasía''
|he=הגנה ''Hagana''
|hi=बचाओ ''Bachao'' रक्षा कवच ''{{tt|Raksha Kavach|Protection Shield}}''
|id=Lindungi Bertahan Berlindung
|it=Protezione
|ko=방어 ''{{tt|Bang'eo|Protection}}''
|pl=Ochrona{{tt|*|Diamond and Pearl series onwards}} Tarcza Obronna{{tt|*|Advanced}}
|pt_br=Proteção
|pt_eu=Proteção Proteger
|ro=Protecția
|ru=Щит ''Schit''
|sr=Zaštita
|es=Protección
|sv=Försvara
|vi=Bảo Vệ
}}

==References==
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==External links==

* [http://pokemon-online.eu/threads/protect-rate.8236/#post-92659 Pokémon Online forums]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20110826064256/http://www.upokecenter.com/dex/?attack=182]

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{{Generation II TMs}}
{{Generation III TMs}}
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[[Category:Increased priority moves]]
[[Category:Protection moves]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]

[[de:Schutzschild]]
[[es:Protección]]
[[fr:Abri]]
[[it:Protezione]]
[[ja:まもる]]
[[zh:守住（招式）]]

Protect (move)

2020-09-16T15:43:22Z

PLMMJ: /* Abilities that bypass Protect */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=182
|name=Protect
|jname=まもる
|jtrans=Protect
|jtranslit=Mamoru
|gameimage=Protect VIII.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Normal
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power=—
|accuracy=—
|priority={{tt|+4|+3 prior to Generation V}}
|gen=II
|category=Cute
|appeal=1
|jam=0
|cdesc=Can avoid being startled by others.
|appeal6=2
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Prevents the user from being startled one time this turn.
|appealsc=0
|scdesc=Raises the score if the Voltage is low.
|touches=no
|protect=no
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=self
|na=no
|tm2=yes
|tm#2=17
|tm3=yes
|tm#3=17
|tm4=yes
|tm#4=17
|tm5=yes
|tm#5=17
|tm6=yes
|tm#6=17
|tm7=yes
|tm#7=17
|tmpe=yes
|tm#pe=07
|tm8=yes
|tm#8=25
}}
'''Protect''' (Japanese: '''まもる''' ''Protect'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It was [[TM17]] from Generation II to [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], and [[TM07]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. It is [[TM25]] in [[Generation VIII]].

==Effect==
===Generation II===
Protect protects the user from all effects of moves that target it during the turn it is used, including damage.

This does not include damage inflicted by [[weather]] it is susceptible to, or damage from a [[status condition]] that it obtained on a previous turn (as these are not moves that targeted the user this turn). If the user [[priority|goes last]] this turn, the move will fail.

Protect will fail if the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Each time any of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, or {{m|Endure}} is successfully used without other moves used in between, the success rate will halve. In this generation, the success rate is implemented as a single byte over 255 which starts at the maximum of 255 and is floor-divided by 2 each time. This causes the success rate to drop to 0 on its ninth consecutive successful use.<ref>https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/51bad5a/battle/effects/protect.asm#L54-L61</ref>

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|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 1
| 255
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 2
| 127
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 3
| 63
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| 31
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| 15
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 6
| 7
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 7
| 3
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 8
| 1
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 9
| 0
|}{{left clear}}

===Generation III===
Protect can now be used when the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Like in Generation II, the success rates of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, and {{m|Endure}} halve each time any of the three are used successfully and consecutively. In this generation, the halving was intended to cap at a 12.5% success rate on the fourth consecutive successful use, but a bug{{fact}} causes the cap to not work, causing the game to read garbage values and causing Protect's success rate on the fifth and future turns to follow an erratic sequence.<ref>[http://no2.pic.bz/document/waza/each/6F.html ポケットモンスター情報センター　2号館] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/sm19862416 【ポケモン】TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦してみた【ルビー】] (Japanese)</ref>

The following success rates are accurate to Ruby and Sapphire; from the 53rd turn onward, FireRed and LeafGreen have a different sequence of values, as does Emerald.<ref>http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6603.0</ref> These numbers represent success rates out of 65536, which means that the move has a 1/65536 chance of missing on the first use.<ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19879961 TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦(裏)] (Japanese)</ref>

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|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 1
| 65535
| 17
| 168
| 33
| 89
| 49
| 2000
| 65
| 110
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 2
| 32767
| 18
| 266
| 34
| 56
| 50
| 100
| 66
| 90
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 3
| 16383
| 19
| 289
| 35
| 57
| 51
| 65535
| 67
| 64
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| 8191
| 20
| 270
| 36
| 61
| 52
| 65535
| 68
| 95
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| 118
| 21
| 343
| 37
| 157
| 53
| 22
| 69
| 69
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 6
| 165
| 22
| 271
| 38
| 247
| 54
| 30
| 70
| 99
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 7
| 166
| 23
| 264
| 39
| 129
| 55
| 23
| 71
| 187
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 8
| 102
| 24
| 65535
| 40
| 129
| 56
| 40
| 72
| 1
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 9
| 65534
| 25
| 51201
| 41
| 100
| 57
| 2
| 73
| 3084
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 10
| 68
| 26
| 38404
| 42
| 20
| 58
| 50
| 74
| 2820
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 11
| 243
| 27
| 25609
| 43
| 250
| 59
| 68
| 75
| 2827
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 12
| 182
| 28
| 20496
| 44
| 40
| 60
| 60
| 76
| 1285
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 13
| 197
| 29
| 10272
| 45
| 500
| 61
| 19
| 77
| 0
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 14
| 203
| 30
| 5168
| 46
| 60
| 62
| 70
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 15
| 194
| 31
| 78
| 47
| 1000
| 63
| 24
|-style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 16
| 214
| 32
| 75
| 48
| 80
| 64
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 80
|}{{left clear}}

Protect can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], with the user gaining an extra appeal point if {{m|Harden}} was used in the prior turn.

===Generation IV===
Protect now properly caps at a minimum success rate of 12.5% on the fourth and future consecutive turns.

In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} only, if an attack is given perfect accuracy through the effect of a move ({{m|Lock-On}}/{{m|Mind Reader}}), the weather ({{m|Thunder}} in [[Rain]], or {{m|Blizzard}} in {{weather|Hail}}), a [[Micle Berry]], or an Ability ({{a|No Guard}}), it has a chance to hit through Protect equal to <code>(100 - move {{stat|accuracy}})%</code>. [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] moves are unaffected, and will never hit through Protect. This behavior was reverted in Platinum.

===Generation V===
Protect's success rate no longer has a lower bound of 12.5%. {{m|Quick Guard}} and {{m|Wide Guard}} now also count toward this halving.<ref>[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3715158&postcount=772 Smogon forums]</ref>


===Generation VI onwards===
Successfully using Protect, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Endure}}, {{m|Wide Guard}}, {{m|Quick Guard}}, {{m|Spiky Shield}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, or {{m|Baneful Bunker}} consecutively now divides the chance of success of Protect, Detect, Endure, Spiky Shield, King's Shield, and Baneful Bunker by 3 for each consecutive use, with a minimum (1/3)^6 (1/729 or ~0.1%) chance.<ref>https://twitter.com/0x7bdf/status/591858756733931521</ref>

If a damaging [[Z-Move]] or a [[Max Move]] targets a Pokémon that used Protect, the move will bypass Protect but only do 25% of the original damage. The effects of Protect are not lifted.

If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Protect, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

===Moves that bypass Protect===
In addition to damaging [[Z-Move]]s and [[Max Move]]s, the following moves cannot be stopped by Protect:

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!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}
{{movelist|Acupressure|Normal|cat=Status}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Aromatic Mist|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Bestow|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || ||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Block|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Confide|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Conversion 2|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Curse|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Decorate|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Doom Desire|Steel|cat=Special}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Feint|Normal|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Flower Shield|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Future Sight|Psychic|cat=Special}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hold Hands|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Fury|Dark|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Hole|Psychic|cat=Special}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Mean Look|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Nightmare|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}
{{movelist|Perish Song|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Phantom Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Play Nice|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Psych Up|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Roar|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Role Play|Psychic|cat=Status}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Rototiller|Ground|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Shadow Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Sketch|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Spider Web|Bug|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Tearful Look|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Teatime|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{No}}
{{movelist|Transform|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Whirlwind|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

Additionally, Feint, Shadow Force, Phantom Force, Hyperspace Fury, and Hyperspace Hole lift Protect's protection for the rest of the turn.

{{cat|Moves that target the user}}, {{cat|moves that target the user and all allies}}, {{cat|moves that target all Pokémon}} (except {{m|Shadow Shed}}, {{m|Shadow Half}}, and {{m|Teatime}}), and [[entry hazard]] moves cannot be blocked by Protect.

===Abilities that bypass Protect===

[[Unseen Fist]] is an ability that allows all moves that make contact to bypass moves like protect.

Because of a bug in the games, [[No Guard]] allows a Pokémon to bypass Protect if it uses a move with less than 100% accuracy that is not a [[one-hit knockout move]] in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}. This was fixed in

==Description==
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|Completely foils an opponent's attack. If used consecutively, its success rate decreases.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Foils attack that turn. It may fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|Move}} Negates all damage, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|TM}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/7|007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|28|28|22|22|22|22{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 32{{sup/7|PE}}|18}}
{{Moveentry/7|008|Wartortle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 40{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 44{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||24{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||28{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|090|Shellder|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|25|25{{sup/3|RSE}} 29{{sup/3|FRLG}}|16|16|16|16{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 31{{sup/7|PE}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|091|Cloyster|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Water 3|Water 3|1|1|1|1|1|1{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|098|Krabby|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|34|41{{sup/3|RSE}} 38{{sup/3|FRLG}}|29|29|29|29{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|099|Kingler|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|38|49{{sup/3|RSE}} 42{{sup/3|FRLG}}|32|32|32|32{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|122G|Mr. Mime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||37|37|37|37{{sup/6|XY}} 28{{sup/6|ORAS}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|259|Marshtomp|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||42|42|42|42{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|260|Swampert|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||46|46|46|46{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|269|Dustox|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||17|17|17|17{{sup/6|XY}} 37{{sup/6|ORAS}}|37}}
{{Moveentry/7|279|Pelipper|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Flying||25|25|25|25|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|304|Aron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||34|32|32{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|305|Lairon|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|313|Volbeat|type=Bug|2|Bug|Human-Like||29|29|29|29|29}}
{{Moveentry/7|324|Torkoal|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||27|36|36|1, 36{{sup/6|XY}} 30{{sup/6|ORAS}}|30|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|342|Crawdaunt|type=Water|type2=Dark|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49}}
{{Moveentry/7|348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 53{{sup/6|ORAS}}|53}}
{{Moveentry/7|361|Snorunt|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|362|Glalie|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|372|Shelgon|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|373|Salamence|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|381|Latios|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||25|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 4{{sup/6|ORAS}}|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|413|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Plant Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413G|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Ground|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Sandy Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413S|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Trash Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|414|Mothim|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10}}
{{Moveentry/7|439|Mime Jr.|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|475|Gallade|type=Psychic|type2=Fighting|2|Human-Like|Amorphous|||50|53|53{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|478|Froslass|type=Ice|type2=Ghost|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|481|Mesprit|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||16|16|16|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|541|Swadloon|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug||||20|20|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|544|Whirlipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|559|Scraggy|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|560|Scrafty|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|562|Yamask|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|562G|Yamask|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|563|Cofagrigus|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|564|Tirtouga|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|565|Carracosta|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|577|Solosis|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|578|Duosion|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|579|Reuniclus|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|594|Alomomola|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 2||||21|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/7|616|Shelmet|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||||28|28|28|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|665|Spewpa|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||9|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|704|Goomy|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|705|Sliggoo|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|706|Goodra|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|1, 9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|712|Bergmite|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|713|Avalugg|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|776|Turtonator|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|780|Drampa|type=Normal|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|10}}
{{Moveentry/7|782|Jangmo-o|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||13|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|784|Kommo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|805|Stakataka|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||1{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|809|Melmetal|type=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||63{{sup/7|PE}}|56}}
{{Moveentry/7|833|Chewtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||14}}
{{Moveentry/7|834|Drednaw|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|841|Flapple|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|842|Appletun|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|854|Sinistea|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|855|Polteageist|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|866|Mr. Rime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|867|Runerigus|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|870|Falinks|type=Fighting|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|882|Dracovish|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Moveentry/7|883|Arctovish|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Movehead/TM|Normal|2|no|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|genVII2=TM07|TM25}}
|-
| colspan=14 style="text-align: center; background-color: #{{Red color light}}" | '''Every Pokémon can learn this move by TM ''except'' the ones listed below and only if marked with ✘.'''
|-
{{Moveentry/7|010|Caterpie|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|011|Metapod|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|013|Weedle|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|014|Kakuna|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|129|Magikarp|type=Water|2|Water 2|Dragon|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|132|Ditto|type=Normal|1|Ditto|Ditto|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|201|Unown|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|202|Wobbuffet|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|235|Smeargle|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|265|Wurmple|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|266|Silcoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|268|Cascoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|360|Wynaut|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|374|Beldum|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|401|Kricketot|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|||}}
{{Moveentry/7|415|Combee|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|}}
{{Moveentry/7|486|Regigigas|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|602|Tynamo|type=Electric|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|664|Scatterbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|789|Cosmog|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|790|Cosmoem|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|824|Blipbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||||✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|840|Applin|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||✘}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
The user is protected from all attacks for a set amount of turns, which ends on the user's turn. However, items such as [[toss items]] can still hit.

===Description===
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|The user gains the Protect status, preventing damage from enemy attacks and moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TD}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves, and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|S}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|じぶんをまもりじょうたいにかえるまもりじょうたいになるとてきのこうげきやわざのこうかをうけない|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|You'll get the Protect status, which enables you to evade enemies' attacks and move effects. Its chance of failing rises if you use it multiple times in a row.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|You'll protect yourself and evade enemies' attacks and move effects. But its chance of failure rises if you use it after you use a move that evades enemies' attacks.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Misty Gyarados Protect.png|image1p=Gyarados|image2=Viola Surskit Protect.png|image2p=Surskit|image3=Nando Armaldo Protect.png|image3p=Armaldo|image4=Lenora Herdier Protect.png|image4p=Herdier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=130|pkmn=Gyarados|method=Gyarados's eyes glow red. Then, Gyarados releases small shockwaves from its mouth that can block an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Gyarados|startcode=HS02|startname=Cerulean Blues|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=060|pkmn=Poliwag|method=Poliwag's body becomes outlined in blue and it can stop attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Max|user1=A Poliwag Max borrowed from the Pokémon Trainer's School|startcode=AG015|startname=Gonna Rule the School!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=272|pkmn=Ludicolo|method=Two yellow discs are created in front of Ludicolo's hands. It can then block any attacks that hit the disks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poncho (AG067)|user1=Poncho's Ludicolo|startcode=AG067|startname=Go Go Ludicolo}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Purple Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Green Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (anime)|startcode=AG171|startname=Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=125|pkmn=Electabuzz|method=Electabuzz blocks the opponent's attack with its arms, or Electabuzz's body becomes surrounded by gold and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks. Sometimes its body glows yellow before using the attack. If the barrier is kept for too long it might fail.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Jump (AG126)|user1=Jump's Electabuzz|startcode=AG126|startname=Saved by the Beldum}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electabuzz|startcode=DP128|startname=A Pyramiding Rage!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=200|pkmn=Misdreavus|method=A blue force field surrounds Misdreavus's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Misdreavus|startcode=M08|startname=Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax's body flashes white and then it is able to withstand attacks from the opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=AG149|startname=Wheel of Frontier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=260|pkmn=Swampert|method=Swampert's body becomes surrounded in light green and a green barrier appears around it. Swampert can then block any attacks that hit it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dome Ace Tucker|user1=Tucker's Swampert|startcode=AG153|startname=Tactic Theatrics!!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=151|pkmn=Mew|method=Mew's eyes glow red and a blue energy barrier appears around Mew's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Mew|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|startname=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=259|pkmn=Marshtomp|method=Marshtomp's body becomes surrounded in a green shield, blocking any attacks shot at it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Brock's Marshtomp|startcode=AG167|startname=What I Did for Love!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=012|pkmn=Butterfree|method=Butterfree's body glows light green and a green force field appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Drew|user1=Drew's Butterfree|startcode=AG187|startname=The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=466|pkmn=Electivire|method=Electivire creates a green barrier or force field around its body, protecting it from attacks, or Electivire puts its arms in front of its face and its body starts to glow yellow-green. A green force field then surrounds its body and protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Electivire|startcode=AG192|startname=Home is Where the Start Is!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electivire|startcode=DP184|startname=Casting a Paul on Barry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid crosses its arms and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Elekid|startcode=DP003|startname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=412|pkmn=Burmy|method=A green barrier appears around Burmy's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheryl's Burmy|startcode=DP030|startname=Some Enchanted Sweetening!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=484|pkmn=Palkia|method=A pink barrier appears around Palkia's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Palkia (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=483|pkmn=Dialga|method=A dark blue barrier appears around Dialga's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dialga (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=199|pkmn=Slowking|method=Slowking's body becomes surrounded by a light green barrier that it expands to surround others.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Slowking|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=126|pkmn=Magmar|method=Magmar lifts its arms and its body becomes surrounded by a green outline. A light green barrier then comes out of Magmar's body around it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ace Trainer (Trainer class)|user1=An Ace Trainer's Magmar|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie's body glow's gold and a green force field appears over Glalie's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poacher (DP116)|user1=A Pokémon Poacher's Glalie|startcode=DP116|startname=The Drifting Snorunt!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=420|pkmn=Cherubi|method=Cherubi's body becomes outlined in gold and a green force field comes out of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marilyn|user1=Marilyn's Cherubi|startcode=DP125|startname=Battling a Cute Drama!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=350|pkmn=Milotic|method=A green force field appears around Milotic's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tower Tycoon Palmer|user1=Palmer's Milotic|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=485|pkmn=Heatran|method=The gray circle on Heatran's forehead glows white and a silver force field appears around Heatran's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marcus|user1=Marcus's Heatran|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=042|pkmn=Golbat|method=A green force field surrounds Golbat's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=Galactic Grunts' multiple Golbat|startcode=DP136|startname=Gateway to Ruin!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle holds out two tentacles and a green force field appears over its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Coordinator|user1=A Coordinator's Shuckle|startcode=DP146|startname=Dressed for Jess Success!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=482|pkmn=Azelf|method=The gem on Azelf's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|user1=Azelf (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=481|pkmn=Mesprit|method=The gem on Mesprit's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Mesprit|user1=Mesprit (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=480|pkmn=Uxie|method=The gem on Uxie's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Uxie|user1=Uxie (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=428|pkmn=Lopunny|method=Lopunny crosses its ears and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Lopunny|startcode=DP176|startname=Coming Full - Festival Circle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=348|pkmn=Armaldo|method=Armaldo crosses its claws and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Armaldo|startcode=DP183|startname=League Unleashed!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=592|pkmn=Frillish|method=Frillish holds out its tentacles with the bottoms facing toward the opponent and a turquoise force field surrounds Frillish's body.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Trip|user1=Trip's Frillish|startcode=BW010|startname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=557|pkmn=Dwebble|method=Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and the whole shell flashes white. Then, a wave of turquoise energy starting from the top of Dwebble's shell and moves downwards. Once the energy moves downwards, it leaves behind a darker turquoise glow, protecting Dwebble from attacks, or Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and a turquoise force field surrounds it, protecting it from attacks, or Dwebble lowers its head and a turquoise force field appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cilan's Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dwebble (Pokémon)|user1=Two wild Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Dwebble|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=507|pkmn=Herdier|method=A turquoise force field comes out and surrounds Herdier's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lenora|user1=Lenora's Herdier|startcode=BW016|startname=Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=576|pkmn=Gothitelle|method=Gothitelle puts one of its hands out in front of it when the opponent is about to attack it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of Gothitelle's hand, protecting it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sally|user1=A wild Gothitelle|startcode=BW021|startname=The Lost World of Gothitelle!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Anthea's Gothitelle|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=542|pkmn=Leavanny|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Leavanny's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Leavanny|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=608|pkmn=Lampent|method=Lampent holds its arms out and a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lampent (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lampent|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=607|pkmn=Litwick|method=Litwick bows its head and holds its arms out in front of it. Then, a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Litwick (Pokémon)|user1=Four wild Litwick|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=578|pkmn=Duosion|method=A small turquoise energy shield appears in front of Duosion's body, and the shield grows larger until it surrounds Duosion's body. The shield protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Officer Jenny|user1=Officer Jenny's Duosion|startcode=BW045|startname=Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=532|pkmn=Timburr|method=Timburr holds the wooden timber it holds in front of it with both of its hands horizontally. The timber then glows turquoise and a turquoise energy shield comes out of it and surrounds it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Linda (BW057)|user1=Linda's Timburr|startcode=BW057|startname=The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=645|pkmn=Landorus|method=Landorus holds one or both of his hands out in front of him and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of him, protecting him from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Forces of Nature (anime)#Landorus|user1=Landorus (anime)|startcode=BW060|startname=Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=616|pkmn=Shelmet|method=Shelmet closes its shell over its face and a turquoise force field appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Bianca (anime)|user1=Bianca's Shelmet|startcode=BW063|startname=Evolution Exchange Excitement!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=632|pkmn=Durant|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Durant, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Durant (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Durant|startcode=BW074|startname=Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=133|pkmn=Eevee|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Eevee's body, or Eevee stands on its hind legs and projects a bluish-green force field, protecting it from attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Virgil|user1=Virgil's Eevee|startcode=BW102|startname=Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Serena's Eevee|startcode=XY089|startname=A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=282|pkmn=Gardevoir|method=Gardevoir holds both its hands out in front of it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Concordia's Gardevoir|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=150MY|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mega Mewtwo Y forms a large blue, dome- shaped force field around itself. The dome protects everything inside from oncoming attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Mewtwo (M16)|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=283|pkmn=Surskit|method=Surskit forms a turquoise force field in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Viola|user1=Viola's Surskit|startcode=XY005|startname=A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=665|pkmn=Spewpa|method=Spewpa's eyes glow turquoise and it forms a turquoise force field around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Spewpa (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Spewpa|startcode=XY012|startname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=677|pkmn=Espurr|method=Espurr raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Elise|user1=Elise's Espurr|startcode=XY014|startname=Seeking Shelter from the Storm!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=678F|pkmn=Meowstic|method=Meowstic unfolds its ears, and circles form on its revealed inner ears, resembling eyes. It then forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Heath (XY045)|user1=Heath's Meowstic|startcode=XY045|startname=Splitting Heirs!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=040|pkmn=Wigglytuff|method=Wigglytuff raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff|startcode=XY046|startname=The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376M|pkmn=Metagross|method=Mega Metagross raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Steven's Metagross|startcode=XYS03|startname=Mega Evolution Special III}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=373|pkmn=Salamence|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Salamence's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Salamence|startcode=XY128|startname=A Riveting Rivalry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Weavile's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Alain|user1=Alain's Weavile|startcode=XY130|startname=Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=067|pkmn=Machoke|method=Machoke raises its hands and forms a green force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Machoke|startcode=JN024|startname=A Little Rocket R & R!}}

===In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.|image1=Rosa Serperior Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image1p=Serperior|image2=Shadow Triad Bisharp Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image2p=Bisharp|image3=Cheren Stoutland Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image3p=Stoutland}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=508|pkmn=Stoutland|method=Stoutland forms a blue circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheren|user1=Cheren's Stoutland|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=497|pkmn=Serperior|method=Serperior forms a green circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Rosa (game)|user1=Rosa's Serperior|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=625|pkmn=Bisharp|method=Bisharp forms a purple circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Shadow Triad|user1=The Shadow Triad's Bisharp|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}

===In Pokémon Generations===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Deoxys Protect PG.png|image1p=Defense Forme Deoxys|image2=Zinzolin Weavile Cryogonal Protect PG.png|image2p=Cryogonal and Weavile}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Player character|user1=Trainer's Deoxys|startcode=PG09|startname=The Scoop|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=615|pkmn=Cryogonal|method=Cryogonal creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Cryogonal|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=Weavile creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Weavile|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Ash Snorlax Protect AP.png|image1p=Snorlax}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax crosses its arm and avoids getting hurt by an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=SP34|startname=An Awesome Showdown!!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Silver Sneasel Protect.png|image1p=Sneasel|image2=Team Plasma Klang Protect Adventures.png|image2p=Klang|image3=Lucy Shuckle Protect Adventures.png|image3p=Shuckle|image4=Crystal Metagross Protect Adventures.png|image4p=Metagross}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=215|pkmn=Sneasel|method=Sneasel puts up both of its arms to block and protect itself from an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Silver's Sneasel|startcode=PS093|startname=Sneasel Sneak Attack|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=081|pkmn=Magnemite|method=Magnemite creates a forcefield around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lt. Surge|user1=Lt. Surge's Magnemite|startcode=PS157|startname=Magnificent Magnemite}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle pulls all of its limbs into its shell and the shell starts to glow brightly, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pike Queen Lucy|user1=Lucy's Shuckle|startcode=PS310|startname=Just My Luck...Shuckle}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376|pkmn=Metagross|method=Metagross crosses its front two legs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks. When used over and over again, the move becomes less likely to succeed.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crystal's Metagross|startcode=PS323|startname=A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up I}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=078|pkmn=Rapidash|method=Rapidash stands up on its hind legs and a bright energy surrounds the front of its hoofs, blocking an attack, or Rapidash rears up on its hind legs and crosses its front hoofs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Platinum's Rapidash|startcode=PS377|startname=Hurrah for Rapidash}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=600|pkmn=Klang|method=Klang protect itself from an enemy attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=A Team Plasma Grunt's Klang|startcode=PS545}}

===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user is immune to any type of attack.|image1=Monta Snivy Protect.png|image1p=Snivy}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=495|pkmn=Snivy|method=Snivy stands its ground to protect itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Monta's Snivy|startcode=PBW4|startname=Challenge the Battle Subway!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user protects itself from attacks.|image1=Alakazam Protect PDP.png|image1p=Alakazam}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam forms a barrier with it hands and protects itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Alakazam (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Alakazam|startcode=PDP08|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its arms to block an attack.|image1=Gold Elekid Protect Golden Boys.png|image1p=Elekid}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid puts up one of its arms to block an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Gold (Golden Boys)|user1=Gold's Elekid|startcode=GB14|startname=Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
* [[Asuka and Maya|Asuka]] mentioned that {{p|Houndoom}} used Protect in ''[[GDZ60|The Legendary Pokémon and the Village of the Gods (Part Three)]]'' but the move wasn't shown.

===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its hands to block an attack.|image1=Dusknoir Protect PBK.png|image1p=Dusknoir}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=477|pkmn=Dusknoir|method=Dusknoir puts up its hands to protect itself.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Dusknoir (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Dusknoir|startcode=PBK8|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user avoids getting hit by any type of attack.|image1=Rich Boy Roselia Protect PMDP.png|image1p=Roselia}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=315|pkmn=Roselia|method=Roselia crosses its arms and is not hit by an opponent's attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Rich Boy (Trainer class)|user1=A Rich Boy's Roselia|startcode=PMDP58|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genII=Protect II
|genIII=Protect III
|genIV=Protect IV
|genV=Protect V
}}
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genVI=Protect VI
|SMUSUM=Protect VII
|LGPE=Protect PE
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Stad2=Protect Stad2
|Colo=Protect Colo
|XD=Protect XD
|PBR=Protect PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=Protect PMD RB
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation II]], after the "[Pokémon's name] protected itself!" message appears, there is another message saying that the opponent's move missed. This is caused by Protect's effect internally leading moves with an accuracy check to miss, and was changed in [[Generation III]] to omit the second message.
* Protect is the most common move among the movesets of Video Game World Championships team's winners.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_yue=守住 ''{{tt|Sáujyuh|Stand Guard}}''
|zh_cmn=守住 ''{{tt|Shǒuzhù|Stand Guard}}''
|da=Beskyt
|nl=Bescherm
|fi=Suojaus
|fr_ca=Protéger{{tt|*|Blue Rescue Team manual}}
|fr_eu=Abri
|de=Schutzschild
|el=Προστασία ''Prostasía''
|he=הגנה ''Hagana''
|hi=बचाओ ''Bachao'' रक्षा कवच ''{{tt|Raksha Kavach|Protection Shield}}''
|id=Lindungi Bertahan Berlindung
|it=Protezione
|ko=방어 ''{{tt|Bang'eo|Protection}}''
|pl=Ochrona{{tt|*|Diamond and Pearl series onwards}} Tarcza Obronna{{tt|*|Advanced}}
|pt_br=Proteção
|pt_eu=Proteção Proteger
|ro=Protecția
|ru=Щит ''Schit''
|sr=Zaštita
|es=Protección
|sv=Försvara
|vi=Bảo Vệ
}}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

* [http://pokemon-online.eu/threads/protect-rate.8236/#post-92659 Pokémon Online forums]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20110826064256/http://www.upokecenter.com/dex/?attack=182]

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[[Category:Increased priority moves]]
[[Category:Protection moves]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]

[[de:Schutzschild]]
[[es:Protección]]
[[fr:Abri]]
[[it:Protezione]]
[[ja:まもる]]
[[zh:守住（招式）]]

Protect (move)

2020-09-16T15:41:53Z

PLMMJ: /* Abilities that bypass Protect */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=182
|name=Protect
|jname=まもる
|jtrans=Protect
|jtranslit=Mamoru
|gameimage=Protect VIII.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Normal
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power=—
|accuracy=—
|priority={{tt|+4|+3 prior to Generation V}}
|gen=II
|category=Cute
|appeal=1
|jam=0
|cdesc=Can avoid being startled by others.
|appeal6=2
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Prevents the user from being startled one time this turn.
|appealsc=0
|scdesc=Raises the score if the Voltage is low.
|touches=no
|protect=no
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=self
|na=no
|tm2=yes
|tm#2=17
|tm3=yes
|tm#3=17
|tm4=yes
|tm#4=17
|tm5=yes
|tm#5=17
|tm6=yes
|tm#6=17
|tm7=yes
|tm#7=17
|tmpe=yes
|tm#pe=07
|tm8=yes
|tm#8=25
}}
'''Protect''' (Japanese: '''まもる''' ''Protect'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It was [[TM17]] from Generation II to [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], and [[TM07]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. It is [[TM25]] in [[Generation VIII]].

==Effect==
===Generation II===
Protect protects the user from all effects of moves that target it during the turn it is used, including damage.

This does not include damage inflicted by [[weather]] it is susceptible to, or damage from a [[status condition]] that it obtained on a previous turn (as these are not moves that targeted the user this turn). If the user [[priority|goes last]] this turn, the move will fail.

Protect will fail if the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Each time any of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, or {{m|Endure}} is successfully used without other moves used in between, the success rate will halve. In this generation, the success rate is implemented as a single byte over 255 which starts at the maximum of 255 and is floor-divided by 2 each time. This causes the success rate to drop to 0 on its ninth consecutive successful use.<ref>https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/51bad5a/battle/effects/protect.asm#L54-L61</ref>

{| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 1
| 255
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 2
| 127
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 3
| 63
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| 31
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| 15
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 6
| 7
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 7
| 3
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 8
| 1
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 9
| 0
|}{{left clear}}

===Generation III===
Protect can now be used when the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Like in Generation II, the success rates of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, and {{m|Endure}} halve each time any of the three are used successfully and consecutively. In this generation, the halving was intended to cap at a 12.5% success rate on the fourth consecutive successful use, but a bug{{fact}} causes the cap to not work, causing the game to read garbage values and causing Protect's success rate on the fifth and future turns to follow an erratic sequence.<ref>[http://no2.pic.bz/document/waza/each/6F.html ポケットモンスター情報センター　2号館] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/sm19862416 【ポケモン】TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦してみた【ルビー】] (Japanese)</ref>

The following success rates are accurate to Ruby and Sapphire; from the 53rd turn onward, FireRed and LeafGreen have a different sequence of values, as does Emerald.<ref>http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6603.0</ref> These numbers represent success rates out of 65536, which means that the move has a 1/65536 chance of missing on the first use.<ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19879961 TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦(裏)] (Japanese)</ref>

{| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 1
| 65535
| 17
| 168
| 33
| 89
| 49
| 2000
| 65
| 110
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 2
| 32767
| 18
| 266
| 34
| 56
| 50
| 100
| 66
| 90
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 3
| 16383
| 19
| 289
| 35
| 57
| 51
| 65535
| 67
| 64
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| 8191
| 20
| 270
| 36
| 61
| 52
| 65535
| 68
| 95
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| 118
| 21
| 343
| 37
| 157
| 53
| 22
| 69
| 69
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 6
| 165
| 22
| 271
| 38
| 247
| 54
| 30
| 70
| 99
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 7
| 166
| 23
| 264
| 39
| 129
| 55
| 23
| 71
| 187
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 8
| 102
| 24
| 65535
| 40
| 129
| 56
| 40
| 72
| 1
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 9
| 65534
| 25
| 51201
| 41
| 100
| 57
| 2
| 73
| 3084
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 10
| 68
| 26
| 38404
| 42
| 20
| 58
| 50
| 74
| 2820
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 11
| 243
| 27
| 25609
| 43
| 250
| 59
| 68
| 75
| 2827
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 12
| 182
| 28
| 20496
| 44
| 40
| 60
| 60
| 76
| 1285
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 13
| 197
| 29
| 10272
| 45
| 500
| 61
| 19
| 77
| 0
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 14
| 203
| 30
| 5168
| 46
| 60
| 62
| 70
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 15
| 194
| 31
| 78
| 47
| 1000
| 63
| 24
|-style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 16
| 214
| 32
| 75
| 48
| 80
| 64
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 80
|}{{left clear}}

Protect can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], with the user gaining an extra appeal point if {{m|Harden}} was used in the prior turn.

===Generation IV===
Protect now properly caps at a minimum success rate of 12.5% on the fourth and future consecutive turns.

In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} only, if an attack is given perfect accuracy through the effect of a move ({{m|Lock-On}}/{{m|Mind Reader}}), the weather ({{m|Thunder}} in [[Rain]], or {{m|Blizzard}} in {{weather|Hail}}), a [[Micle Berry]], or an Ability ({{a|No Guard}}), it has a chance to hit through Protect equal to <code>(100 - move {{stat|accuracy}})%</code>. [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] moves are unaffected, and will never hit through Protect. This behavior was reverted in Platinum.

===Generation V===
Protect's success rate no longer has a lower bound of 12.5%. {{m|Quick Guard}} and {{m|Wide Guard}} now also count toward this halving.<ref>[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3715158&postcount=772 Smogon forums]</ref>


===Generation VI onwards===
Successfully using Protect, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Endure}}, {{m|Wide Guard}}, {{m|Quick Guard}}, {{m|Spiky Shield}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, or {{m|Baneful Bunker}} consecutively now divides the chance of success of Protect, Detect, Endure, Spiky Shield, King's Shield, and Baneful Bunker by 3 for each consecutive use, with a minimum (1/3)^6 (1/729 or ~0.1%) chance.<ref>https://twitter.com/0x7bdf/status/591858756733931521</ref>

If a damaging [[Z-Move]] or a [[Max Move]] targets a Pokémon that used Protect, the move will bypass Protect but only do 25% of the original damage. The effects of Protect are not lifted.

If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Protect, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

===Moves that bypass Protect===
In addition to damaging [[Z-Move]]s and [[Max Move]]s, the following moves cannot be stopped by Protect:

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|
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! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Move}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Type}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Category}}
! colspan=7 | {{color2|000|Generation|Generations}}
|- style="background: #{{normal color light}}"
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation II|II}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}
{{movelist|Acupressure|Normal|cat=Status}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Aromatic Mist|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Bestow|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || ||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Block|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Confide|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Conversion 2|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Curse|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Decorate|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Doom Desire|Steel|cat=Special}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Feint|Normal|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Flower Shield|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Future Sight|Psychic|cat=Special}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hold Hands|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Fury|Dark|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Hole|Psychic|cat=Special}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Mean Look|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Nightmare|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}
{{movelist|Perish Song|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Phantom Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Play Nice|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Psych Up|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Roar|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Role Play|Psychic|cat=Status}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Rototiller|Ground|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Shadow Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Sketch|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Spider Web|Bug|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Tearful Look|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Teatime|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{No}}
{{movelist|Transform|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Whirlwind|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

Additionally, Feint, Shadow Force, Phantom Force, Hyperspace Fury, and Hyperspace Hole lift Protect's protection for the rest of the turn.

{{cat|Moves that target the user}}, {{cat|moves that target the user and all allies}}, {{cat|moves that target all Pokémon}} (except {{m|Shadow Shed}}, {{m|Shadow Half}}, and {{m|Teatime}}), and [[entry hazard]] moves cannot be blocked by Protect.

===Abilities that bypass Protect===

[[Unseen Fist]] is an ability that allows all moves that make contact to bypass moves like protect.

Because of a bug in the games, [[No Guard]] allows a Pokémon to bypass Protect if it uses a move with less than 100% accuracy that is not a one-hit knockout move in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.

==Description==
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|Completely foils an opponent's attack. If used consecutively, its success rate decreases.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Foils attack that turn. It may fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|Move}} Negates all damage, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|TM}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/7|007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|28|28|22|22|22|22{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 32{{sup/7|PE}}|18}}
{{Moveentry/7|008|Wartortle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 40{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 44{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||24{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||28{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|090|Shellder|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|25|25{{sup/3|RSE}} 29{{sup/3|FRLG}}|16|16|16|16{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 31{{sup/7|PE}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|091|Cloyster|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Water 3|Water 3|1|1|1|1|1|1{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|098|Krabby|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|34|41{{sup/3|RSE}} 38{{sup/3|FRLG}}|29|29|29|29{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|099|Kingler|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|38|49{{sup/3|RSE}} 42{{sup/3|FRLG}}|32|32|32|32{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|122G|Mr. Mime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||37|37|37|37{{sup/6|XY}} 28{{sup/6|ORAS}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|259|Marshtomp|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||42|42|42|42{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|260|Swampert|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||46|46|46|46{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|269|Dustox|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||17|17|17|17{{sup/6|XY}} 37{{sup/6|ORAS}}|37}}
{{Moveentry/7|279|Pelipper|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Flying||25|25|25|25|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|304|Aron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||34|32|32{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|305|Lairon|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|313|Volbeat|type=Bug|2|Bug|Human-Like||29|29|29|29|29}}
{{Moveentry/7|324|Torkoal|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||27|36|36|1, 36{{sup/6|XY}} 30{{sup/6|ORAS}}|30|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|342|Crawdaunt|type=Water|type2=Dark|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49}}
{{Moveentry/7|348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 53{{sup/6|ORAS}}|53}}
{{Moveentry/7|361|Snorunt|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|362|Glalie|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|372|Shelgon|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|373|Salamence|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|381|Latios|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||25|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 4{{sup/6|ORAS}}|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|413|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Plant Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413G|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Ground|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Sandy Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413S|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Trash Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|414|Mothim|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10}}
{{Moveentry/7|439|Mime Jr.|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|475|Gallade|type=Psychic|type2=Fighting|2|Human-Like|Amorphous|||50|53|53{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|478|Froslass|type=Ice|type2=Ghost|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|481|Mesprit|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||16|16|16|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|541|Swadloon|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug||||20|20|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|544|Whirlipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|559|Scraggy|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|560|Scrafty|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|562|Yamask|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|562G|Yamask|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|563|Cofagrigus|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|564|Tirtouga|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|565|Carracosta|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|577|Solosis|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|578|Duosion|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|579|Reuniclus|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|594|Alomomola|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 2||||21|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/7|616|Shelmet|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||||28|28|28|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|665|Spewpa|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||9|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|704|Goomy|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|705|Sliggoo|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|706|Goodra|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|1, 9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|712|Bergmite|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|713|Avalugg|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|776|Turtonator|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|780|Drampa|type=Normal|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|10}}
{{Moveentry/7|782|Jangmo-o|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||13|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|784|Kommo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|805|Stakataka|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||1{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|809|Melmetal|type=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||63{{sup/7|PE}}|56}}
{{Moveentry/7|833|Chewtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||14}}
{{Moveentry/7|834|Drednaw|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|841|Flapple|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|842|Appletun|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|854|Sinistea|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|855|Polteageist|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|866|Mr. Rime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|867|Runerigus|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|870|Falinks|type=Fighting|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|882|Dracovish|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Moveentry/7|883|Arctovish|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Movehead/TM|Normal|2|no|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|genVII2=TM07|TM25}}
|-
| colspan=14 style="text-align: center; background-color: #{{Red color light}}" | '''Every Pokémon can learn this move by TM ''except'' the ones listed below and only if marked with ✘.'''
|-
{{Moveentry/7|010|Caterpie|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|011|Metapod|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|013|Weedle|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|014|Kakuna|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|129|Magikarp|type=Water|2|Water 2|Dragon|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|132|Ditto|type=Normal|1|Ditto|Ditto|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|201|Unown|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|202|Wobbuffet|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|235|Smeargle|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|265|Wurmple|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|266|Silcoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|268|Cascoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|360|Wynaut|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|374|Beldum|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|401|Kricketot|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|||}}
{{Moveentry/7|415|Combee|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|}}
{{Moveentry/7|486|Regigigas|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|602|Tynamo|type=Electric|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|664|Scatterbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|789|Cosmog|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|790|Cosmoem|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|824|Blipbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||||✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|840|Applin|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||✘}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
The user is protected from all attacks for a set amount of turns, which ends on the user's turn. However, items such as [[toss items]] can still hit.

===Description===
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|The user gains the Protect status, preventing damage from enemy attacks and moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TD}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves, and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|S}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|じぶんをまもりじょうたいにかえるまもりじょうたいになるとてきのこうげきやわざのこうかをうけない|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|You'll get the Protect status, which enables you to evade enemies' attacks and move effects. Its chance of failing rises if you use it multiple times in a row.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|You'll protect yourself and evade enemies' attacks and move effects. But its chance of failure rises if you use it after you use a move that evades enemies' attacks.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Misty Gyarados Protect.png|image1p=Gyarados|image2=Viola Surskit Protect.png|image2p=Surskit|image3=Nando Armaldo Protect.png|image3p=Armaldo|image4=Lenora Herdier Protect.png|image4p=Herdier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=130|pkmn=Gyarados|method=Gyarados's eyes glow red. Then, Gyarados releases small shockwaves from its mouth that can block an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Gyarados|startcode=HS02|startname=Cerulean Blues|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=060|pkmn=Poliwag|method=Poliwag's body becomes outlined in blue and it can stop attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Max|user1=A Poliwag Max borrowed from the Pokémon Trainer's School|startcode=AG015|startname=Gonna Rule the School!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=272|pkmn=Ludicolo|method=Two yellow discs are created in front of Ludicolo's hands. It can then block any attacks that hit the disks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poncho (AG067)|user1=Poncho's Ludicolo|startcode=AG067|startname=Go Go Ludicolo}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Purple Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Green Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (anime)|startcode=AG171|startname=Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=125|pkmn=Electabuzz|method=Electabuzz blocks the opponent's attack with its arms, or Electabuzz's body becomes surrounded by gold and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks. Sometimes its body glows yellow before using the attack. If the barrier is kept for too long it might fail.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Jump (AG126)|user1=Jump's Electabuzz|startcode=AG126|startname=Saved by the Beldum}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electabuzz|startcode=DP128|startname=A Pyramiding Rage!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=200|pkmn=Misdreavus|method=A blue force field surrounds Misdreavus's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Misdreavus|startcode=M08|startname=Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax's body flashes white and then it is able to withstand attacks from the opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=AG149|startname=Wheel of Frontier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=260|pkmn=Swampert|method=Swampert's body becomes surrounded in light green and a green barrier appears around it. Swampert can then block any attacks that hit it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dome Ace Tucker|user1=Tucker's Swampert|startcode=AG153|startname=Tactic Theatrics!!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=151|pkmn=Mew|method=Mew's eyes glow red and a blue energy barrier appears around Mew's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Mew|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|startname=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=259|pkmn=Marshtomp|method=Marshtomp's body becomes surrounded in a green shield, blocking any attacks shot at it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Brock's Marshtomp|startcode=AG167|startname=What I Did for Love!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=012|pkmn=Butterfree|method=Butterfree's body glows light green and a green force field appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Drew|user1=Drew's Butterfree|startcode=AG187|startname=The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=466|pkmn=Electivire|method=Electivire creates a green barrier or force field around its body, protecting it from attacks, or Electivire puts its arms in front of its face and its body starts to glow yellow-green. A green force field then surrounds its body and protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Electivire|startcode=AG192|startname=Home is Where the Start Is!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electivire|startcode=DP184|startname=Casting a Paul on Barry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid crosses its arms and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Elekid|startcode=DP003|startname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=412|pkmn=Burmy|method=A green barrier appears around Burmy's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheryl's Burmy|startcode=DP030|startname=Some Enchanted Sweetening!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=484|pkmn=Palkia|method=A pink barrier appears around Palkia's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Palkia (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=483|pkmn=Dialga|method=A dark blue barrier appears around Dialga's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dialga (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=199|pkmn=Slowking|method=Slowking's body becomes surrounded by a light green barrier that it expands to surround others.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Slowking|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=126|pkmn=Magmar|method=Magmar lifts its arms and its body becomes surrounded by a green outline. A light green barrier then comes out of Magmar's body around it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ace Trainer (Trainer class)|user1=An Ace Trainer's Magmar|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie's body glow's gold and a green force field appears over Glalie's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poacher (DP116)|user1=A Pokémon Poacher's Glalie|startcode=DP116|startname=The Drifting Snorunt!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=420|pkmn=Cherubi|method=Cherubi's body becomes outlined in gold and a green force field comes out of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marilyn|user1=Marilyn's Cherubi|startcode=DP125|startname=Battling a Cute Drama!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=350|pkmn=Milotic|method=A green force field appears around Milotic's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tower Tycoon Palmer|user1=Palmer's Milotic|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=485|pkmn=Heatran|method=The gray circle on Heatran's forehead glows white and a silver force field appears around Heatran's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marcus|user1=Marcus's Heatran|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=042|pkmn=Golbat|method=A green force field surrounds Golbat's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=Galactic Grunts' multiple Golbat|startcode=DP136|startname=Gateway to Ruin!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle holds out two tentacles and a green force field appears over its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Coordinator|user1=A Coordinator's Shuckle|startcode=DP146|startname=Dressed for Jess Success!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=482|pkmn=Azelf|method=The gem on Azelf's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|user1=Azelf (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=481|pkmn=Mesprit|method=The gem on Mesprit's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Mesprit|user1=Mesprit (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=480|pkmn=Uxie|method=The gem on Uxie's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Uxie|user1=Uxie (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=428|pkmn=Lopunny|method=Lopunny crosses its ears and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Lopunny|startcode=DP176|startname=Coming Full - Festival Circle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=348|pkmn=Armaldo|method=Armaldo crosses its claws and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Armaldo|startcode=DP183|startname=League Unleashed!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=592|pkmn=Frillish|method=Frillish holds out its tentacles with the bottoms facing toward the opponent and a turquoise force field surrounds Frillish's body.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Trip|user1=Trip's Frillish|startcode=BW010|startname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=557|pkmn=Dwebble|method=Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and the whole shell flashes white. Then, a wave of turquoise energy starting from the top of Dwebble's shell and moves downwards. Once the energy moves downwards, it leaves behind a darker turquoise glow, protecting Dwebble from attacks, or Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and a turquoise force field surrounds it, protecting it from attacks, or Dwebble lowers its head and a turquoise force field appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cilan's Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dwebble (Pokémon)|user1=Two wild Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Dwebble|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=507|pkmn=Herdier|method=A turquoise force field comes out and surrounds Herdier's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lenora|user1=Lenora's Herdier|startcode=BW016|startname=Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=576|pkmn=Gothitelle|method=Gothitelle puts one of its hands out in front of it when the opponent is about to attack it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of Gothitelle's hand, protecting it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sally|user1=A wild Gothitelle|startcode=BW021|startname=The Lost World of Gothitelle!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Anthea's Gothitelle|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=542|pkmn=Leavanny|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Leavanny's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Leavanny|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=608|pkmn=Lampent|method=Lampent holds its arms out and a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lampent (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lampent|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=607|pkmn=Litwick|method=Litwick bows its head and holds its arms out in front of it. Then, a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Litwick (Pokémon)|user1=Four wild Litwick|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=578|pkmn=Duosion|method=A small turquoise energy shield appears in front of Duosion's body, and the shield grows larger until it surrounds Duosion's body. The shield protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Officer Jenny|user1=Officer Jenny's Duosion|startcode=BW045|startname=Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=532|pkmn=Timburr|method=Timburr holds the wooden timber it holds in front of it with both of its hands horizontally. The timber then glows turquoise and a turquoise energy shield comes out of it and surrounds it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Linda (BW057)|user1=Linda's Timburr|startcode=BW057|startname=The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=645|pkmn=Landorus|method=Landorus holds one or both of his hands out in front of him and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of him, protecting him from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Forces of Nature (anime)#Landorus|user1=Landorus (anime)|startcode=BW060|startname=Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=616|pkmn=Shelmet|method=Shelmet closes its shell over its face and a turquoise force field appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Bianca (anime)|user1=Bianca's Shelmet|startcode=BW063|startname=Evolution Exchange Excitement!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=632|pkmn=Durant|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Durant, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Durant (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Durant|startcode=BW074|startname=Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=133|pkmn=Eevee|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Eevee's body, or Eevee stands on its hind legs and projects a bluish-green force field, protecting it from attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Virgil|user1=Virgil's Eevee|startcode=BW102|startname=Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Serena's Eevee|startcode=XY089|startname=A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=282|pkmn=Gardevoir|method=Gardevoir holds both its hands out in front of it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Concordia's Gardevoir|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=150MY|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mega Mewtwo Y forms a large blue, dome- shaped force field around itself. The dome protects everything inside from oncoming attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Mewtwo (M16)|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=283|pkmn=Surskit|method=Surskit forms a turquoise force field in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Viola|user1=Viola's Surskit|startcode=XY005|startname=A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=665|pkmn=Spewpa|method=Spewpa's eyes glow turquoise and it forms a turquoise force field around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Spewpa (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Spewpa|startcode=XY012|startname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=677|pkmn=Espurr|method=Espurr raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Elise|user1=Elise's Espurr|startcode=XY014|startname=Seeking Shelter from the Storm!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=678F|pkmn=Meowstic|method=Meowstic unfolds its ears, and circles form on its revealed inner ears, resembling eyes. It then forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Heath (XY045)|user1=Heath's Meowstic|startcode=XY045|startname=Splitting Heirs!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=040|pkmn=Wigglytuff|method=Wigglytuff raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff|startcode=XY046|startname=The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376M|pkmn=Metagross|method=Mega Metagross raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Steven's Metagross|startcode=XYS03|startname=Mega Evolution Special III}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=373|pkmn=Salamence|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Salamence's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Salamence|startcode=XY128|startname=A Riveting Rivalry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Weavile's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Alain|user1=Alain's Weavile|startcode=XY130|startname=Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=067|pkmn=Machoke|method=Machoke raises its hands and forms a green force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Machoke|startcode=JN024|startname=A Little Rocket R & R!}}

===In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.|image1=Rosa Serperior Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image1p=Serperior|image2=Shadow Triad Bisharp Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image2p=Bisharp|image3=Cheren Stoutland Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image3p=Stoutland}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=508|pkmn=Stoutland|method=Stoutland forms a blue circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheren|user1=Cheren's Stoutland|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=497|pkmn=Serperior|method=Serperior forms a green circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Rosa (game)|user1=Rosa's Serperior|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=625|pkmn=Bisharp|method=Bisharp forms a purple circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Shadow Triad|user1=The Shadow Triad's Bisharp|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}

===In Pokémon Generations===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Deoxys Protect PG.png|image1p=Defense Forme Deoxys|image2=Zinzolin Weavile Cryogonal Protect PG.png|image2p=Cryogonal and Weavile}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Player character|user1=Trainer's Deoxys|startcode=PG09|startname=The Scoop|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=615|pkmn=Cryogonal|method=Cryogonal creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Cryogonal|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=Weavile creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Weavile|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Ash Snorlax Protect AP.png|image1p=Snorlax}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax crosses its arm and avoids getting hurt by an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=SP34|startname=An Awesome Showdown!!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Silver Sneasel Protect.png|image1p=Sneasel|image2=Team Plasma Klang Protect Adventures.png|image2p=Klang|image3=Lucy Shuckle Protect Adventures.png|image3p=Shuckle|image4=Crystal Metagross Protect Adventures.png|image4p=Metagross}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=215|pkmn=Sneasel|method=Sneasel puts up both of its arms to block and protect itself from an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Silver's Sneasel|startcode=PS093|startname=Sneasel Sneak Attack|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=081|pkmn=Magnemite|method=Magnemite creates a forcefield around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lt. Surge|user1=Lt. Surge's Magnemite|startcode=PS157|startname=Magnificent Magnemite}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle pulls all of its limbs into its shell and the shell starts to glow brightly, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pike Queen Lucy|user1=Lucy's Shuckle|startcode=PS310|startname=Just My Luck...Shuckle}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376|pkmn=Metagross|method=Metagross crosses its front two legs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks. When used over and over again, the move becomes less likely to succeed.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crystal's Metagross|startcode=PS323|startname=A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up I}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=078|pkmn=Rapidash|method=Rapidash stands up on its hind legs and a bright energy surrounds the front of its hoofs, blocking an attack, or Rapidash rears up on its hind legs and crosses its front hoofs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Platinum's Rapidash|startcode=PS377|startname=Hurrah for Rapidash}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=600|pkmn=Klang|method=Klang protect itself from an enemy attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=A Team Plasma Grunt's Klang|startcode=PS545}}

===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user is immune to any type of attack.|image1=Monta Snivy Protect.png|image1p=Snivy}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=495|pkmn=Snivy|method=Snivy stands its ground to protect itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Monta's Snivy|startcode=PBW4|startname=Challenge the Battle Subway!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user protects itself from attacks.|image1=Alakazam Protect PDP.png|image1p=Alakazam}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam forms a barrier with it hands and protects itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Alakazam (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Alakazam|startcode=PDP08|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its arms to block an attack.|image1=Gold Elekid Protect Golden Boys.png|image1p=Elekid}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid puts up one of its arms to block an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Gold (Golden Boys)|user1=Gold's Elekid|startcode=GB14|startname=Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
* [[Asuka and Maya|Asuka]] mentioned that {{p|Houndoom}} used Protect in ''[[GDZ60|The Legendary Pokémon and the Village of the Gods (Part Three)]]'' but the move wasn't shown.

===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its hands to block an attack.|image1=Dusknoir Protect PBK.png|image1p=Dusknoir}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=477|pkmn=Dusknoir|method=Dusknoir puts up its hands to protect itself.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Dusknoir (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Dusknoir|startcode=PBK8|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user avoids getting hit by any type of attack.|image1=Rich Boy Roselia Protect PMDP.png|image1p=Roselia}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=315|pkmn=Roselia|method=Roselia crosses its arms and is not hit by an opponent's attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Rich Boy (Trainer class)|user1=A Rich Boy's Roselia|startcode=PMDP58|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genII=Protect II
|genIII=Protect III
|genIV=Protect IV
|genV=Protect V
}}
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genVI=Protect VI
|SMUSUM=Protect VII
|LGPE=Protect PE
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Stad2=Protect Stad2
|Colo=Protect Colo
|XD=Protect XD
|PBR=Protect PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=Protect PMD RB
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation II]], after the "[Pokémon's name] protected itself!" message appears, there is another message saying that the opponent's move missed. This is caused by Protect's effect internally leading moves with an accuracy check to miss, and was changed in [[Generation III]] to omit the second message.
* Protect is the most common move among the movesets of Video Game World Championships team's winners.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_yue=守住 ''{{tt|Sáujyuh|Stand Guard}}''
|zh_cmn=守住 ''{{tt|Shǒuzhù|Stand Guard}}''
|da=Beskyt
|nl=Bescherm
|fi=Suojaus
|fr_ca=Protéger{{tt|*|Blue Rescue Team manual}}
|fr_eu=Abri
|de=Schutzschild
|el=Προστασία ''Prostasía''
|he=הגנה ''Hagana''
|hi=बचाओ ''Bachao'' रक्षा कवच ''{{tt|Raksha Kavach|Protection Shield}}''
|id=Lindungi Bertahan Berlindung
|it=Protezione
|ko=방어 ''{{tt|Bang'eo|Protection}}''
|pl=Ochrona{{tt|*|Diamond and Pearl series onwards}} Tarcza Obronna{{tt|*|Advanced}}
|pt_br=Proteção
|pt_eu=Proteção Proteger
|ro=Protecția
|ru=Щит ''Schit''
|sr=Zaštita
|es=Protección
|sv=Försvara
|vi=Bảo Vệ
}}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

* [http://pokemon-online.eu/threads/protect-rate.8236/#post-92659 Pokémon Online forums]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20110826064256/http://www.upokecenter.com/dex/?attack=182]

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[[Category:Increased priority moves]]
[[Category:Protection moves]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]

[[de:Schutzschild]]
[[es:Protección]]
[[fr:Abri]]
[[it:Protezione]]
[[ja:まもる]]
[[zh:守住（招式）]]

Protect (move)

2020-09-16T15:40:23Z

PLMMJ: /* Abilities that bypass Protect */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=182
|name=Protect
|jname=まもる
|jtrans=Protect
|jtranslit=Mamoru
|gameimage=Protect VIII.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Normal
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power=—
|accuracy=—
|priority={{tt|+4|+3 prior to Generation V}}
|gen=II
|category=Cute
|appeal=1
|jam=0
|cdesc=Can avoid being startled by others.
|appeal6=2
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Prevents the user from being startled one time this turn.
|appealsc=0
|scdesc=Raises the score if the Voltage is low.
|touches=no
|protect=no
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=self
|na=no
|tm2=yes
|tm#2=17
|tm3=yes
|tm#3=17
|tm4=yes
|tm#4=17
|tm5=yes
|tm#5=17
|tm6=yes
|tm#6=17
|tm7=yes
|tm#7=17
|tmpe=yes
|tm#pe=07
|tm8=yes
|tm#8=25
}}
'''Protect''' (Japanese: '''まもる''' ''Protect'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It was [[TM17]] from Generation II to [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], and [[TM07]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. It is [[TM25]] in [[Generation VIII]].

==Effect==
===Generation II===
Protect protects the user from all effects of moves that target it during the turn it is used, including damage.

This does not include damage inflicted by [[weather]] it is susceptible to, or damage from a [[status condition]] that it obtained on a previous turn (as these are not moves that targeted the user this turn). If the user [[priority|goes last]] this turn, the move will fail.

Protect will fail if the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Each time any of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, or {{m|Endure}} is successfully used without other moves used in between, the success rate will halve. In this generation, the success rate is implemented as a single byte over 255 which starts at the maximum of 255 and is floor-divided by 2 each time. This causes the success rate to drop to 0 on its ninth consecutive successful use.<ref>https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/51bad5a/battle/effects/protect.asm#L54-L61</ref>

{| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 1
| 255
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 2
| 127
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 3
| 63
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| 31
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| 15
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 6
| 7
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 7
| 3
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 8
| 1
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 9
| 0
|}{{left clear}}

===Generation III===
Protect can now be used when the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Like in Generation II, the success rates of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, and {{m|Endure}} halve each time any of the three are used successfully and consecutively. In this generation, the halving was intended to cap at a 12.5% success rate on the fourth consecutive successful use, but a bug{{fact}} causes the cap to not work, causing the game to read garbage values and causing Protect's success rate on the fifth and future turns to follow an erratic sequence.<ref>[http://no2.pic.bz/document/waza/each/6F.html ポケットモンスター情報センター　2号館] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/sm19862416 【ポケモン】TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦してみた【ルビー】] (Japanese)</ref>

The following success rates are accurate to Ruby and Sapphire; from the 53rd turn onward, FireRed and LeafGreen have a different sequence of values, as does Emerald.<ref>http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6603.0</ref> These numbers represent success rates out of 65536, which means that the move has a 1/65536 chance of missing on the first use.<ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19879961 TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦(裏)] (Japanese)</ref>

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|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 1
| 65535
| 17
| 168
| 33
| 89
| 49
| 2000
| 65
| 110
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 2
| 32767
| 18
| 266
| 34
| 56
| 50
| 100
| 66
| 90
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 3
| 16383
| 19
| 289
| 35
| 57
| 51
| 65535
| 67
| 64
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| 8191
| 20
| 270
| 36
| 61
| 52
| 65535
| 68
| 95
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| 118
| 21
| 343
| 37
| 157
| 53
| 22
| 69
| 69
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 6
| 165
| 22
| 271
| 38
| 247
| 54
| 30
| 70
| 99
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 7
| 166
| 23
| 264
| 39
| 129
| 55
| 23
| 71
| 187
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 8
| 102
| 24
| 65535
| 40
| 129
| 56
| 40
| 72
| 1
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 9
| 65534
| 25
| 51201
| 41
| 100
| 57
| 2
| 73
| 3084
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 10
| 68
| 26
| 38404
| 42
| 20
| 58
| 50
| 74
| 2820
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 11
| 243
| 27
| 25609
| 43
| 250
| 59
| 68
| 75
| 2827
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 12
| 182
| 28
| 20496
| 44
| 40
| 60
| 60
| 76
| 1285
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 13
| 197
| 29
| 10272
| 45
| 500
| 61
| 19
| 77
| 0
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 14
| 203
| 30
| 5168
| 46
| 60
| 62
| 70
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 15
| 194
| 31
| 78
| 47
| 1000
| 63
| 24
|-style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 16
| 214
| 32
| 75
| 48
| 80
| 64
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 80
|}{{left clear}}

Protect can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], with the user gaining an extra appeal point if {{m|Harden}} was used in the prior turn.

===Generation IV===
Protect now properly caps at a minimum success rate of 12.5% on the fourth and future consecutive turns.

In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} only, if an attack is given perfect accuracy through the effect of a move ({{m|Lock-On}}/{{m|Mind Reader}}), the weather ({{m|Thunder}} in [[Rain]], or {{m|Blizzard}} in {{weather|Hail}}), a [[Micle Berry]], or an Ability ({{a|No Guard}}), it has a chance to hit through Protect equal to <code>(100 - move {{stat|accuracy}})%</code>. [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] moves are unaffected, and will never hit through Protect. This behavior was reverted in Platinum.

===Generation V===
Protect's success rate no longer has a lower bound of 12.5%. {{m|Quick Guard}} and {{m|Wide Guard}} now also count toward this halving.<ref>[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3715158&postcount=772 Smogon forums]</ref>


===Generation VI onwards===
Successfully using Protect, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Endure}}, {{m|Wide Guard}}, {{m|Quick Guard}}, {{m|Spiky Shield}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, or {{m|Baneful Bunker}} consecutively now divides the chance of success of Protect, Detect, Endure, Spiky Shield, King's Shield, and Baneful Bunker by 3 for each consecutive use, with a minimum (1/3)^6 (1/729 or ~0.1%) chance.<ref>https://twitter.com/0x7bdf/status/591858756733931521</ref>

If a damaging [[Z-Move]] or a [[Max Move]] targets a Pokémon that used Protect, the move will bypass Protect but only do 25% of the original damage. The effects of Protect are not lifted.

If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Protect, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

===Moves that bypass Protect===
In addition to damaging [[Z-Move]]s and [[Max Move]]s, the following moves cannot be stopped by Protect:

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|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="expandable" style="background: #FFF; border:1px solid #{{normal color light}}; border-collapse:collapse; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{normal color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Move}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Type}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Category}}
! colspan=7 | {{color2|000|Generation|Generations}}
|- style="background: #{{normal color light}}"
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation II|II}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}
{{movelist|Acupressure|Normal|cat=Status}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Aromatic Mist|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Bestow|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || ||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Block|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Confide|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Conversion 2|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Curse|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Decorate|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Doom Desire|Steel|cat=Special}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Feint|Normal|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Flower Shield|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Future Sight|Psychic|cat=Special}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hold Hands|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Fury|Dark|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Hole|Psychic|cat=Special}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Mean Look|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Nightmare|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}
{{movelist|Perish Song|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Phantom Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Play Nice|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Psych Up|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Roar|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Role Play|Psychic|cat=Status}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Rototiller|Ground|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Shadow Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Sketch|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Spider Web|Bug|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Tearful Look|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Teatime|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{No}}
{{movelist|Transform|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Whirlwind|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

Additionally, Feint, Shadow Force, Phantom Force, Hyperspace Fury, and Hyperspace Hole lift Protect's protection for the rest of the turn.

{{cat|Moves that target the user}}, {{cat|moves that target the user and all allies}}, {{cat|moves that target all Pokémon}} (except {{m|Shadow Shed}}, {{m|Shadow Half}}, and {{m|Teatime}}), and [[entry hazard]] moves cannot be blocked by Protect.

===Abilities that bypass Protect===

[[Unseen Fist]] is an ability that allows all moves that make contact to bypass moves like protect.

Because of a bug in the games, [[No Guard]] allows a Pokémon to bypass Protect if it uses a move with less than 100% accuracy in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions.

==Description==
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|Completely foils an opponent's attack. If used consecutively, its success rate decreases.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Foils attack that turn. It may fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|Move}} Negates all damage, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|TM}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/7|007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|28|28|22|22|22|22{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 32{{sup/7|PE}}|18}}
{{Moveentry/7|008|Wartortle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 40{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 44{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||24{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||28{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|090|Shellder|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|25|25{{sup/3|RSE}} 29{{sup/3|FRLG}}|16|16|16|16{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 31{{sup/7|PE}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|091|Cloyster|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Water 3|Water 3|1|1|1|1|1|1{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|098|Krabby|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|34|41{{sup/3|RSE}} 38{{sup/3|FRLG}}|29|29|29|29{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|099|Kingler|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|38|49{{sup/3|RSE}} 42{{sup/3|FRLG}}|32|32|32|32{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|122G|Mr. Mime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||37|37|37|37{{sup/6|XY}} 28{{sup/6|ORAS}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|259|Marshtomp|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||42|42|42|42{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|260|Swampert|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||46|46|46|46{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|269|Dustox|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||17|17|17|17{{sup/6|XY}} 37{{sup/6|ORAS}}|37}}
{{Moveentry/7|279|Pelipper|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Flying||25|25|25|25|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|304|Aron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||34|32|32{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|305|Lairon|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|313|Volbeat|type=Bug|2|Bug|Human-Like||29|29|29|29|29}}
{{Moveentry/7|324|Torkoal|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||27|36|36|1, 36{{sup/6|XY}} 30{{sup/6|ORAS}}|30|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|342|Crawdaunt|type=Water|type2=Dark|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49}}
{{Moveentry/7|348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 53{{sup/6|ORAS}}|53}}
{{Moveentry/7|361|Snorunt|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|362|Glalie|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|372|Shelgon|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|373|Salamence|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|381|Latios|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||25|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 4{{sup/6|ORAS}}|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|413|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Plant Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413G|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Ground|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Sandy Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413S|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Trash Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|414|Mothim|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10}}
{{Moveentry/7|439|Mime Jr.|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|475|Gallade|type=Psychic|type2=Fighting|2|Human-Like|Amorphous|||50|53|53{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|478|Froslass|type=Ice|type2=Ghost|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|481|Mesprit|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||16|16|16|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|541|Swadloon|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug||||20|20|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|544|Whirlipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|559|Scraggy|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|560|Scrafty|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|562|Yamask|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|562G|Yamask|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|563|Cofagrigus|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|564|Tirtouga|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|565|Carracosta|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|577|Solosis|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|578|Duosion|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|579|Reuniclus|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|594|Alomomola|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 2||||21|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/7|616|Shelmet|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||||28|28|28|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|665|Spewpa|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||9|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|704|Goomy|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|705|Sliggoo|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|706|Goodra|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|1, 9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|712|Bergmite|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|713|Avalugg|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|776|Turtonator|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|780|Drampa|type=Normal|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|10}}
{{Moveentry/7|782|Jangmo-o|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||13|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|784|Kommo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|805|Stakataka|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||1{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|809|Melmetal|type=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||63{{sup/7|PE}}|56}}
{{Moveentry/7|833|Chewtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||14}}
{{Moveentry/7|834|Drednaw|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|841|Flapple|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|842|Appletun|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|854|Sinistea|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|855|Polteageist|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|866|Mr. Rime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|867|Runerigus|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|870|Falinks|type=Fighting|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|882|Dracovish|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Moveentry/7|883|Arctovish|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Movehead/TM|Normal|2|no|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|genVII2=TM07|TM25}}
|-
| colspan=14 style="text-align: center; background-color: #{{Red color light}}" | '''Every Pokémon can learn this move by TM ''except'' the ones listed below and only if marked with ✘.'''
|-
{{Moveentry/7|010|Caterpie|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|011|Metapod|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|013|Weedle|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|014|Kakuna|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|129|Magikarp|type=Water|2|Water 2|Dragon|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|132|Ditto|type=Normal|1|Ditto|Ditto|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|201|Unown|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|202|Wobbuffet|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|235|Smeargle|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|265|Wurmple|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|266|Silcoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|268|Cascoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|360|Wynaut|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|374|Beldum|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|401|Kricketot|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|||}}
{{Moveentry/7|415|Combee|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|}}
{{Moveentry/7|486|Regigigas|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|602|Tynamo|type=Electric|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|664|Scatterbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|789|Cosmog|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|790|Cosmoem|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|824|Blipbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||||✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|840|Applin|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||✘}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
The user is protected from all attacks for a set amount of turns, which ends on the user's turn. However, items such as [[toss items]] can still hit.

===Description===
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|The user gains the Protect status, preventing damage from enemy attacks and moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TD}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves, and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|S}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|じぶんをまもりじょうたいにかえるまもりじょうたいになるとてきのこうげきやわざのこうかをうけない|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|You'll get the Protect status, which enables you to evade enemies' attacks and move effects. Its chance of failing rises if you use it multiple times in a row.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|You'll protect yourself and evade enemies' attacks and move effects. But its chance of failure rises if you use it after you use a move that evades enemies' attacks.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Misty Gyarados Protect.png|image1p=Gyarados|image2=Viola Surskit Protect.png|image2p=Surskit|image3=Nando Armaldo Protect.png|image3p=Armaldo|image4=Lenora Herdier Protect.png|image4p=Herdier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=130|pkmn=Gyarados|method=Gyarados's eyes glow red. Then, Gyarados releases small shockwaves from its mouth that can block an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Gyarados|startcode=HS02|startname=Cerulean Blues|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=060|pkmn=Poliwag|method=Poliwag's body becomes outlined in blue and it can stop attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Max|user1=A Poliwag Max borrowed from the Pokémon Trainer's School|startcode=AG015|startname=Gonna Rule the School!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=272|pkmn=Ludicolo|method=Two yellow discs are created in front of Ludicolo's hands. It can then block any attacks that hit the disks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poncho (AG067)|user1=Poncho's Ludicolo|startcode=AG067|startname=Go Go Ludicolo}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Purple Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Green Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (anime)|startcode=AG171|startname=Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=125|pkmn=Electabuzz|method=Electabuzz blocks the opponent's attack with its arms, or Electabuzz's body becomes surrounded by gold and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks. Sometimes its body glows yellow before using the attack. If the barrier is kept for too long it might fail.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Jump (AG126)|user1=Jump's Electabuzz|startcode=AG126|startname=Saved by the Beldum}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electabuzz|startcode=DP128|startname=A Pyramiding Rage!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=200|pkmn=Misdreavus|method=A blue force field surrounds Misdreavus's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Misdreavus|startcode=M08|startname=Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax's body flashes white and then it is able to withstand attacks from the opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=AG149|startname=Wheel of Frontier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=260|pkmn=Swampert|method=Swampert's body becomes surrounded in light green and a green barrier appears around it. Swampert can then block any attacks that hit it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dome Ace Tucker|user1=Tucker's Swampert|startcode=AG153|startname=Tactic Theatrics!!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=151|pkmn=Mew|method=Mew's eyes glow red and a blue energy barrier appears around Mew's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Mew|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|startname=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=259|pkmn=Marshtomp|method=Marshtomp's body becomes surrounded in a green shield, blocking any attacks shot at it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Brock's Marshtomp|startcode=AG167|startname=What I Did for Love!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=012|pkmn=Butterfree|method=Butterfree's body glows light green and a green force field appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Drew|user1=Drew's Butterfree|startcode=AG187|startname=The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=466|pkmn=Electivire|method=Electivire creates a green barrier or force field around its body, protecting it from attacks, or Electivire puts its arms in front of its face and its body starts to glow yellow-green. A green force field then surrounds its body and protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Electivire|startcode=AG192|startname=Home is Where the Start Is!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electivire|startcode=DP184|startname=Casting a Paul on Barry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid crosses its arms and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Elekid|startcode=DP003|startname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=412|pkmn=Burmy|method=A green barrier appears around Burmy's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheryl's Burmy|startcode=DP030|startname=Some Enchanted Sweetening!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=484|pkmn=Palkia|method=A pink barrier appears around Palkia's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Palkia (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=483|pkmn=Dialga|method=A dark blue barrier appears around Dialga's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dialga (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=199|pkmn=Slowking|method=Slowking's body becomes surrounded by a light green barrier that it expands to surround others.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Slowking|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=126|pkmn=Magmar|method=Magmar lifts its arms and its body becomes surrounded by a green outline. A light green barrier then comes out of Magmar's body around it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ace Trainer (Trainer class)|user1=An Ace Trainer's Magmar|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie's body glow's gold and a green force field appears over Glalie's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poacher (DP116)|user1=A Pokémon Poacher's Glalie|startcode=DP116|startname=The Drifting Snorunt!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=420|pkmn=Cherubi|method=Cherubi's body becomes outlined in gold and a green force field comes out of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marilyn|user1=Marilyn's Cherubi|startcode=DP125|startname=Battling a Cute Drama!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=350|pkmn=Milotic|method=A green force field appears around Milotic's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tower Tycoon Palmer|user1=Palmer's Milotic|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=485|pkmn=Heatran|method=The gray circle on Heatran's forehead glows white and a silver force field appears around Heatran's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marcus|user1=Marcus's Heatran|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=042|pkmn=Golbat|method=A green force field surrounds Golbat's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=Galactic Grunts' multiple Golbat|startcode=DP136|startname=Gateway to Ruin!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle holds out two tentacles and a green force field appears over its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Coordinator|user1=A Coordinator's Shuckle|startcode=DP146|startname=Dressed for Jess Success!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=482|pkmn=Azelf|method=The gem on Azelf's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|user1=Azelf (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=481|pkmn=Mesprit|method=The gem on Mesprit's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Mesprit|user1=Mesprit (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=480|pkmn=Uxie|method=The gem on Uxie's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Uxie|user1=Uxie (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=428|pkmn=Lopunny|method=Lopunny crosses its ears and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Lopunny|startcode=DP176|startname=Coming Full - Festival Circle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=348|pkmn=Armaldo|method=Armaldo crosses its claws and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Armaldo|startcode=DP183|startname=League Unleashed!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=592|pkmn=Frillish|method=Frillish holds out its tentacles with the bottoms facing toward the opponent and a turquoise force field surrounds Frillish's body.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Trip|user1=Trip's Frillish|startcode=BW010|startname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=557|pkmn=Dwebble|method=Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and the whole shell flashes white. Then, a wave of turquoise energy starting from the top of Dwebble's shell and moves downwards. Once the energy moves downwards, it leaves behind a darker turquoise glow, protecting Dwebble from attacks, or Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and a turquoise force field surrounds it, protecting it from attacks, or Dwebble lowers its head and a turquoise force field appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cilan's Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dwebble (Pokémon)|user1=Two wild Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Dwebble|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=507|pkmn=Herdier|method=A turquoise force field comes out and surrounds Herdier's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lenora|user1=Lenora's Herdier|startcode=BW016|startname=Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=576|pkmn=Gothitelle|method=Gothitelle puts one of its hands out in front of it when the opponent is about to attack it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of Gothitelle's hand, protecting it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sally|user1=A wild Gothitelle|startcode=BW021|startname=The Lost World of Gothitelle!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Anthea's Gothitelle|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=542|pkmn=Leavanny|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Leavanny's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Leavanny|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=608|pkmn=Lampent|method=Lampent holds its arms out and a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lampent (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lampent|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=607|pkmn=Litwick|method=Litwick bows its head and holds its arms out in front of it. Then, a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Litwick (Pokémon)|user1=Four wild Litwick|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=578|pkmn=Duosion|method=A small turquoise energy shield appears in front of Duosion's body, and the shield grows larger until it surrounds Duosion's body. The shield protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Officer Jenny|user1=Officer Jenny's Duosion|startcode=BW045|startname=Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=532|pkmn=Timburr|method=Timburr holds the wooden timber it holds in front of it with both of its hands horizontally. The timber then glows turquoise and a turquoise energy shield comes out of it and surrounds it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Linda (BW057)|user1=Linda's Timburr|startcode=BW057|startname=The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=645|pkmn=Landorus|method=Landorus holds one or both of his hands out in front of him and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of him, protecting him from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Forces of Nature (anime)#Landorus|user1=Landorus (anime)|startcode=BW060|startname=Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=616|pkmn=Shelmet|method=Shelmet closes its shell over its face and a turquoise force field appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Bianca (anime)|user1=Bianca's Shelmet|startcode=BW063|startname=Evolution Exchange Excitement!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=632|pkmn=Durant|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Durant, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Durant (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Durant|startcode=BW074|startname=Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=133|pkmn=Eevee|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Eevee's body, or Eevee stands on its hind legs and projects a bluish-green force field, protecting it from attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Virgil|user1=Virgil's Eevee|startcode=BW102|startname=Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Serena's Eevee|startcode=XY089|startname=A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=282|pkmn=Gardevoir|method=Gardevoir holds both its hands out in front of it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Concordia's Gardevoir|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=150MY|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mega Mewtwo Y forms a large blue, dome- shaped force field around itself. The dome protects everything inside from oncoming attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Mewtwo (M16)|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=283|pkmn=Surskit|method=Surskit forms a turquoise force field in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Viola|user1=Viola's Surskit|startcode=XY005|startname=A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=665|pkmn=Spewpa|method=Spewpa's eyes glow turquoise and it forms a turquoise force field around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Spewpa (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Spewpa|startcode=XY012|startname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=677|pkmn=Espurr|method=Espurr raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Elise|user1=Elise's Espurr|startcode=XY014|startname=Seeking Shelter from the Storm!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=678F|pkmn=Meowstic|method=Meowstic unfolds its ears, and circles form on its revealed inner ears, resembling eyes. It then forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Heath (XY045)|user1=Heath's Meowstic|startcode=XY045|startname=Splitting Heirs!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=040|pkmn=Wigglytuff|method=Wigglytuff raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff|startcode=XY046|startname=The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376M|pkmn=Metagross|method=Mega Metagross raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Steven's Metagross|startcode=XYS03|startname=Mega Evolution Special III}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=373|pkmn=Salamence|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Salamence's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Salamence|startcode=XY128|startname=A Riveting Rivalry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Weavile's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Alain|user1=Alain's Weavile|startcode=XY130|startname=Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=067|pkmn=Machoke|method=Machoke raises its hands and forms a green force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Machoke|startcode=JN024|startname=A Little Rocket R & R!}}

===In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.|image1=Rosa Serperior Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image1p=Serperior|image2=Shadow Triad Bisharp Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image2p=Bisharp|image3=Cheren Stoutland Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image3p=Stoutland}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=508|pkmn=Stoutland|method=Stoutland forms a blue circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheren|user1=Cheren's Stoutland|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=497|pkmn=Serperior|method=Serperior forms a green circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Rosa (game)|user1=Rosa's Serperior|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=625|pkmn=Bisharp|method=Bisharp forms a purple circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Shadow Triad|user1=The Shadow Triad's Bisharp|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}

===In Pokémon Generations===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Deoxys Protect PG.png|image1p=Defense Forme Deoxys|image2=Zinzolin Weavile Cryogonal Protect PG.png|image2p=Cryogonal and Weavile}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Player character|user1=Trainer's Deoxys|startcode=PG09|startname=The Scoop|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=615|pkmn=Cryogonal|method=Cryogonal creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Cryogonal|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=Weavile creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Weavile|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Ash Snorlax Protect AP.png|image1p=Snorlax}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax crosses its arm and avoids getting hurt by an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=SP34|startname=An Awesome Showdown!!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Silver Sneasel Protect.png|image1p=Sneasel|image2=Team Plasma Klang Protect Adventures.png|image2p=Klang|image3=Lucy Shuckle Protect Adventures.png|image3p=Shuckle|image4=Crystal Metagross Protect Adventures.png|image4p=Metagross}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=215|pkmn=Sneasel|method=Sneasel puts up both of its arms to block and protect itself from an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Silver's Sneasel|startcode=PS093|startname=Sneasel Sneak Attack|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=081|pkmn=Magnemite|method=Magnemite creates a forcefield around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lt. Surge|user1=Lt. Surge's Magnemite|startcode=PS157|startname=Magnificent Magnemite}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle pulls all of its limbs into its shell and the shell starts to glow brightly, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pike Queen Lucy|user1=Lucy's Shuckle|startcode=PS310|startname=Just My Luck...Shuckle}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376|pkmn=Metagross|method=Metagross crosses its front two legs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks. When used over and over again, the move becomes less likely to succeed.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crystal's Metagross|startcode=PS323|startname=A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up I}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=078|pkmn=Rapidash|method=Rapidash stands up on its hind legs and a bright energy surrounds the front of its hoofs, blocking an attack, or Rapidash rears up on its hind legs and crosses its front hoofs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Platinum's Rapidash|startcode=PS377|startname=Hurrah for Rapidash}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=600|pkmn=Klang|method=Klang protect itself from an enemy attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=A Team Plasma Grunt's Klang|startcode=PS545}}

===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user is immune to any type of attack.|image1=Monta Snivy Protect.png|image1p=Snivy}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=495|pkmn=Snivy|method=Snivy stands its ground to protect itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Monta's Snivy|startcode=PBW4|startname=Challenge the Battle Subway!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user protects itself from attacks.|image1=Alakazam Protect PDP.png|image1p=Alakazam}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam forms a barrier with it hands and protects itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Alakazam (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Alakazam|startcode=PDP08|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its arms to block an attack.|image1=Gold Elekid Protect Golden Boys.png|image1p=Elekid}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid puts up one of its arms to block an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Gold (Golden Boys)|user1=Gold's Elekid|startcode=GB14|startname=Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
* [[Asuka and Maya|Asuka]] mentioned that {{p|Houndoom}} used Protect in ''[[GDZ60|The Legendary Pokémon and the Village of the Gods (Part Three)]]'' but the move wasn't shown.

===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its hands to block an attack.|image1=Dusknoir Protect PBK.png|image1p=Dusknoir}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=477|pkmn=Dusknoir|method=Dusknoir puts up its hands to protect itself.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Dusknoir (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Dusknoir|startcode=PBK8|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user avoids getting hit by any type of attack.|image1=Rich Boy Roselia Protect PMDP.png|image1p=Roselia}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=315|pkmn=Roselia|method=Roselia crosses its arms and is not hit by an opponent's attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Rich Boy (Trainer class)|user1=A Rich Boy's Roselia|startcode=PMDP58|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genII=Protect II
|genIII=Protect III
|genIV=Protect IV
|genV=Protect V
}}
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genVI=Protect VI
|SMUSUM=Protect VII
|LGPE=Protect PE
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Stad2=Protect Stad2
|Colo=Protect Colo
|XD=Protect XD
|PBR=Protect PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=Protect PMD RB
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation II]], after the "[Pokémon's name] protected itself!" message appears, there is another message saying that the opponent's move missed. This is caused by Protect's effect internally leading moves with an accuracy check to miss, and was changed in [[Generation III]] to omit the second message.
* Protect is the most common move among the movesets of Video Game World Championships team's winners.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_yue=守住 ''{{tt|Sáujyuh|Stand Guard}}''
|zh_cmn=守住 ''{{tt|Shǒuzhù|Stand Guard}}''
|da=Beskyt
|nl=Bescherm
|fi=Suojaus
|fr_ca=Protéger{{tt|*|Blue Rescue Team manual}}
|fr_eu=Abri
|de=Schutzschild
|el=Προστασία ''Prostasía''
|he=הגנה ''Hagana''
|hi=बचाओ ''Bachao'' रक्षा कवच ''{{tt|Raksha Kavach|Protection Shield}}''
|id=Lindungi Bertahan Berlindung
|it=Protezione
|ko=방어 ''{{tt|Bang'eo|Protection}}''
|pl=Ochrona{{tt|*|Diamond and Pearl series onwards}} Tarcza Obronna{{tt|*|Advanced}}
|pt_br=Proteção
|pt_eu=Proteção Proteger
|ro=Protecția
|ru=Щит ''Schit''
|sr=Zaštita
|es=Protección
|sv=Försvara
|vi=Bảo Vệ
}}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

* [http://pokemon-online.eu/threads/protect-rate.8236/#post-92659 Pokémon Online forums]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20110826064256/http://www.upokecenter.com/dex/?attack=182]

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{{Generation II TMs}}
{{Generation III TMs}}
{{Generation IV TMs}}
{{Generation V TMs}}
{{Generation VI TMs}}
{{Generation VII TMs}}
{{Generation VIII TMs}} 
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Increased priority moves]]
[[Category:Protection moves]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]

[[de:Schutzschild]]
[[es:Protección]]
[[fr:Abri]]
[[it:Protezione]]
[[ja:まもる]]
[[zh:守住（招式）]]

Protect (move)

2020-09-16T15:38:49Z

PLMMJ: /* Abilities that bypass Protect */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=182
|name=Protect
|jname=まもる
|jtrans=Protect
|jtranslit=Mamoru
|gameimage=Protect VIII.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Normal
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power=—
|accuracy=—
|priority={{tt|+4|+3 prior to Generation V}}
|gen=II
|category=Cute
|appeal=1
|jam=0
|cdesc=Can avoid being startled by others.
|appeal6=2
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Prevents the user from being startled one time this turn.
|appealsc=0
|scdesc=Raises the score if the Voltage is low.
|touches=no
|protect=no
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=self
|na=no
|tm2=yes
|tm#2=17
|tm3=yes
|tm#3=17
|tm4=yes
|tm#4=17
|tm5=yes
|tm#5=17
|tm6=yes
|tm#6=17
|tm7=yes
|tm#7=17
|tmpe=yes
|tm#pe=07
|tm8=yes
|tm#8=25
}}
'''Protect''' (Japanese: '''まもる''' ''Protect'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It was [[TM17]] from Generation II to [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], and [[TM07]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. It is [[TM25]] in [[Generation VIII]].

==Effect==
===Generation II===
Protect protects the user from all effects of moves that target it during the turn it is used, including damage.

This does not include damage inflicted by [[weather]] it is susceptible to, or damage from a [[status condition]] that it obtained on a previous turn (as these are not moves that targeted the user this turn). If the user [[priority|goes last]] this turn, the move will fail.

Protect will fail if the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Each time any of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, or {{m|Endure}} is successfully used without other moves used in between, the success rate will halve. In this generation, the success rate is implemented as a single byte over 255 which starts at the maximum of 255 and is floor-divided by 2 each time. This causes the success rate to drop to 0 on its ninth consecutive successful use.<ref>https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/51bad5a/battle/effects/protect.asm#L54-L61</ref>

{| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 1
| 255
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 2
| 127
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 3
| 63
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| 31
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| 15
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 6
| 7
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 7
| 3
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 8
| 1
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 9
| 0
|}{{left clear}}

===Generation III===
Protect can now be used when the user is behind a {{m|substitute}}.

Like in Generation II, the success rates of Protect, {{m|Detect}}, and {{m|Endure}} halve each time any of the three are used successfully and consecutively. In this generation, the halving was intended to cap at a 12.5% success rate on the fourth consecutive successful use, but a bug{{fact}} causes the cap to not work, causing the game to read garbage values and causing Protect's success rate on the fifth and future turns to follow an erratic sequence.<ref>[http://no2.pic.bz/document/waza/each/6F.html ポケットモンスター情報センター　2号館] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/sm19862416 【ポケモン】TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦してみた【ルビー】] (Japanese)</ref>

The following success rates are accurate to Ruby and Sapphire; from the 53rd turn onward, FireRed and LeafGreen have a different sequence of values, as does Emerald.<ref>http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=6603.0</ref> These numbers represent success rates out of 65536, which means that the move has a 1/65536 chance of missing on the first use.<ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19879961 TASさんがまもるの限界に挑戦(裏)] (Japanese)</ref>

{| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Turn
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Success Rate
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 1
| 65535
| 17
| 168
| 33
| 89
| 49
| 2000
| 65
| 110
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 2
| 32767
| 18
| 266
| 34
| 56
| 50
| 100
| 66
| 90
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 3
| 16383
| 19
| 289
| 35
| 57
| 51
| 65535
| 67
| 64
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| 8191
| 20
| 270
| 36
| 61
| 52
| 65535
| 68
| 95
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| 118
| 21
| 343
| 37
| 157
| 53
| 22
| 69
| 69
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 6
| 165
| 22
| 271
| 38
| 247
| 54
| 30
| 70
| 99
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 7
| 166
| 23
| 264
| 39
| 129
| 55
| 23
| 71
| 187
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 8
| 102
| 24
| 65535
| 40
| 129
| 56
| 40
| 72
| 1
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 9
| 65534
| 25
| 51201
| 41
| 100
| 57
| 2
| 73
| 3084
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 10
| 68
| 26
| 38404
| 42
| 20
| 58
| 50
| 74
| 2820
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 11
| 243
| 27
| 25609
| 43
| 250
| 59
| 68
| 75
| 2827
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 12
| 182
| 28
| 20496
| 44
| 40
| 60
| 60
| 76
| 1285
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 13
| 197
| 29
| 10272
| 45
| 500
| 61
| 19
| 77
| 0
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 14
| 203
| 30
| 5168
| 46
| 60
| 62
| 70
|-style="background:#FFF"
| 15
| 194
| 31
| 78
| 47
| 1000
| 63
| 24
|-style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 16
| 214
| 32
| 75
| 48
| 80
| 64
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 80
|}{{left clear}}

Protect can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], with the user gaining an extra appeal point if {{m|Harden}} was used in the prior turn.

===Generation IV===
Protect now properly caps at a minimum success rate of 12.5% on the fourth and future consecutive turns.

In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} only, if an attack is given perfect accuracy through the effect of a move ({{m|Lock-On}}/{{m|Mind Reader}}), the weather ({{m|Thunder}} in [[Rain]], or {{m|Blizzard}} in {{weather|Hail}}), a [[Micle Berry]], or an Ability ({{a|No Guard}}), it has a chance to hit through Protect equal to <code>(100 - move {{stat|accuracy}})%</code>. [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] moves are unaffected, and will never hit through Protect. This behavior was reverted in Platinum.

===Generation V===
Protect's success rate no longer has a lower bound of 12.5%. {{m|Quick Guard}} and {{m|Wide Guard}} now also count toward this halving.<ref>[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3715158&postcount=772 Smogon forums]</ref>


===Generation VI onwards===
Successfully using Protect, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Endure}}, {{m|Wide Guard}}, {{m|Quick Guard}}, {{m|Spiky Shield}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, or {{m|Baneful Bunker}} consecutively now divides the chance of success of Protect, Detect, Endure, Spiky Shield, King's Shield, and Baneful Bunker by 3 for each consecutive use, with a minimum (1/3)^6 (1/729 or ~0.1%) chance.<ref>https://twitter.com/0x7bdf/status/591858756733931521</ref>

If a damaging [[Z-Move]] or a [[Max Move]] targets a Pokémon that used Protect, the move will bypass Protect but only do 25% of the original damage. The effects of Protect are not lifted.

If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Protect, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

===Moves that bypass Protect===
In addition to damaging [[Z-Move]]s and [[Max Move]]s, the following moves cannot be stopped by Protect:

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|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="expandable" style="background: #FFF; border:1px solid #{{normal color light}}; border-collapse:collapse; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{normal color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Move}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Type}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Category}}
! colspan=7 | {{color2|000|Generation|Generations}}
|- style="background: #{{normal color light}}"
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation II|II}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation III|III}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}
!style="min-width:20px"|{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}
{{movelist|Acupressure|Normal|cat=Status}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Aromatic Mist|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Bestow|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || ||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Block|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Confide|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Conversion 2|Normal|cat=Status}} || ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Curse|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Decorate|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Doom Desire|Steel|cat=Special}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Feint|Normal|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Flower Shield|Fairy|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Future Sight|Psychic|cat=Special}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hold Hands|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Fury|Dark|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Hyperspace Hole|Psychic|cat=Special}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Mean Look|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Nightmare|Ghost|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}
{{movelist|Perish Song|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Phantom Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Play Nice|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Psych Up|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Roar|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Role Play|Psychic|cat=Status}} || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Rototiller|Ground|cat=Status}} || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Shadow Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}} || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Sketch|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Spider Web|Bug|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||
{{movelist|Tearful Look|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Teatime|Normal|cat=Status}} || || || || || || ||{{No}}
{{movelist|Transform|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
{{movelist|Whirlwind|Normal|cat=Status}} ||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{No}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}||{{Yes}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

Additionally, Feint, Shadow Force, Phantom Force, Hyperspace Fury, and Hyperspace Hole lift Protect's protection for the rest of the turn.

{{cat|Moves that target the user}}, {{cat|moves that target the user and all allies}}, {{cat|moves that target all Pokémon}} (except {{m|Shadow Shed}}, {{m|Shadow Half}}, and {{m|Teatime}}), and [[entry hazard]] moves cannot be blocked by Protect.

===Abilities that bypass Protect===

[[Unseen Fist]] is an ability that allows all moves that make contact to bypass moves like protect.
Because of a bug in the games, [[No Guard]] allows a Pokémon to bypass Protect if it uses a move with less than 100% accuracy in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions.

==Description==
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|Completely foils an opponent's attack. If used consecutively, its success rate decreases.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Foils attack that turn. It may fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|Move}} Negates all damage, but may fail if used in succession.{{tt|*|TM}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/7|007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|28|28|22|22|22|22{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 32{{sup/7|PE}}|18}}
{{Moveentry/7|008|Wartortle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 40{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|31|31|24|24|24|25{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 44{{sup/7|PE}}|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||24{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||28{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|090|Shellder|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|25|25{{sup/3|RSE}} 29{{sup/3|FRLG}}|16|16|16|16{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 31{{sup/7|PE}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|091|Cloyster|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Water 3|Water 3|1|1|1|1|1|1{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|098|Krabby|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|34|41{{sup/3|RSE}} 38{{sup/3|FRLG}}|29|29|29|29{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|099|Kingler|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|38|49{{sup/3|RSE}} 42{{sup/3|FRLG}}|32|32|32|32{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 27{{sup/7|PE}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|122G|Mr. Mime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|37|37|34|34|34|34{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} 33{{sup/7|PE}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||37|37|37|37{{sup/6|XY}} 28{{sup/6|ORAS}}|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|259|Marshtomp|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||42|42|42|42{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|260|Swampert|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||46|46|46|46{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32}}
{{Moveentry/7|269|Dustox|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||17|17|17|17{{sup/6|XY}} 37{{sup/6|ORAS}}|37}}
{{Moveentry/7|279|Pelipper|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Flying||25|25|25|25|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|304|Aron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||34|32|32{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|305|Lairon|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||37|34|34{{sup/5|BW}} 29{{sup/5|B2W2}}|29{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|313|Volbeat|type=Bug|2|Bug|Human-Like||29|29|29|29|29}}
{{Moveentry/7|324|Torkoal|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||27|36|36|1, 36{{sup/6|XY}} 30{{sup/6|ORAS}}|30|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|342|Crawdaunt|type=Water|type2=Dark|2|Water 1|Water 3||23{{sup/3|RSE}} 22{{sup/3|FRLG}}|23|23|23{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|24}}
{{Moveentry/7|347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49}}
{{Moveentry/7|348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||31|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 53{{sup/6|ORAS}}|53}}
{{Moveentry/7|361|Snorunt|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|362|Glalie|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral||25|22|22|22{{sup/6|XY}} 32{{sup/6|ORAS}}|32|20}}
{{Moveentry/7|372|Shelgon|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|373|Salamence|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Dragon|Dragon||30|30|30|30|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|381|Latios|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||25|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}} 4{{sup/6|ORAS}}|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|413|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Plant Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413G|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Ground|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Sandy Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|413S|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10|form=Trash Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|414|Mothim|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||10|10|10|1, 10}}
{{Moveentry/7|439|Mime Jr.|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|475|Gallade|type=Psychic|type2=Fighting|2|Human-Like|Amorphous|||50|53|53{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49|28}}
{{Moveentry/7|478|Froslass|type=Ice|type2=Ghost|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|481|Mesprit|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||16|16|16|16}}
{{Moveentry/7|541|Swadloon|type=Bug|type2=Grass|1|Bug|Bug||||20|20|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|544|Whirlipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||15|15|15|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|559|Scraggy|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|560|Scrafty|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/7|562|Yamask|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|562G|Yamask|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|563|Cofagrigus|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|564|Tirtouga|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|565|Carracosta|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||11|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/7|577|Solosis|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|578|Duosion|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|579|Reuniclus|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|594|Alomomola|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 2||||21|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/7|616|Shelmet|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||||28|28|28|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|665|Spewpa|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||9|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|704|Goomy|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|705|Sliggoo|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|706|Goodra|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||9|1, 9|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|712|Bergmite|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|713|Avalugg|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral|||||||15}}
{{Moveentry/7|776|Turtonator|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|8}}
{{Moveentry/7|780|Drampa|type=Normal|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||||9|10}}
{{Moveentry/7|782|Jangmo-o|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||13|4}}
{{Moveentry/7|783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|784|Kommo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||1, 13|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|805|Stakataka|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||1{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|809|Melmetal|type=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||63{{sup/7|PE}}|56}}
{{Moveentry/7|833|Chewtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||14}}
{{Moveentry/7|834|Drednaw|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|841|Flapple|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|842|Appletun|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||16}}
{{Moveentry/7|854|Sinistea|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|855|Polteageist|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||18}}
{{Moveentry/7|866|Mr. Rime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|867|Runerigus|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|870|Falinks|type=Fighting|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/7|882|Dracovish|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Moveentry/7|883|Arctovish|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||||7}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Movehead/TM|Normal|2|no|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17|genVII2=TM07|TM25}}
|-
| colspan=14 style="text-align: center; background-color: #{{Red color light}}" | '''Every Pokémon can learn this move by TM ''except'' the ones listed below and only if marked with ✘.'''
|-
{{Moveentry/7|010|Caterpie|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|011|Metapod|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|013|Weedle|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|014|Kakuna|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|129|Magikarp|type=Water|2|Water 2|Dragon|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|132|Ditto|type=Normal|1|Ditto|Ditto|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|201|Unown|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|202|Wobbuffet|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|235|Smeargle|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|265|Wurmple|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|266|Silcoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|268|Cascoon|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|360|Wynaut|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|374|Beldum|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|401|Kricketot|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|412|Burmy|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|||}}
{{Moveentry/7|415|Combee|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||✘|✘|✘|✘|✘|}}
{{Moveentry/7|486|Regigigas|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|602|Tynamo|type=Electric|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||✘|✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|664|Scatterbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||✘|✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|789|Cosmog|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|790|Cosmoem|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✘|✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|824|Blipbug|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||||✘}}
{{Moveentry/7|840|Applin|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||✘}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
The user is protected from all attacks for a set amount of turns, which ends on the user's turn. However, items such as [[toss items]] can still hit.

===Description===
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|The user gains the Protect status, preventing damage from enemy attacks and moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TD}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves, and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|S}}|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|じぶんをまもりじょうたいにかえるまもりじょうたいになるとてきのこうげきやわざのこうかをうけない|Gives the user a Protect status. A Pokémon with the Protect status doesn't take damage from enemy attacks and moves and is also protected from the effects of moves}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|You'll get the Protect status, which enables you to evade enemies' attacks and move effects. Its chance of failing rises if you use it multiple times in a row.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|You'll protect yourself and evade enemies' attacks and move effects. But its chance of failure rises if you use it after you use a move that evades enemies' attacks.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Misty Gyarados Protect.png|image1p=Gyarados|image2=Viola Surskit Protect.png|image2p=Surskit|image3=Nando Armaldo Protect.png|image3p=Armaldo|image4=Lenora Herdier Protect.png|image4p=Herdier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=130|pkmn=Gyarados|method=Gyarados's eyes glow red. Then, Gyarados releases small shockwaves from its mouth that can block an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Gyarados|startcode=HS02|startname=Cerulean Blues|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=060|pkmn=Poliwag|method=Poliwag's body becomes outlined in blue and it can stop attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Max|user1=A Poliwag Max borrowed from the Pokémon Trainer's School|startcode=AG015|startname=Gonna Rule the School!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=272|pkmn=Ludicolo|method=Two yellow discs are created in front of Ludicolo's hands. It can then block any attacks that hit the disks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poncho (AG067)|user1=Poncho's Ludicolo|startcode=AG067|startname=Go Go Ludicolo}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Purple Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Green Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (anime)|startcode=AG171|startname=Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=125|pkmn=Electabuzz|method=Electabuzz blocks the opponent's attack with its arms, or Electabuzz's body becomes surrounded by gold and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks. Sometimes its body glows yellow before using the attack. If the barrier is kept for too long it might fail.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Jump (AG126)|user1=Jump's Electabuzz|startcode=AG126|startname=Saved by the Beldum}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electabuzz|startcode=DP128|startname=A Pyramiding Rage!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=200|pkmn=Misdreavus|method=A blue force field surrounds Misdreavus's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Misdreavus|startcode=M08|startname=Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax's body flashes white and then it is able to withstand attacks from the opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=AG149|startname=Wheel of Frontier}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=260|pkmn=Swampert|method=Swampert's body becomes surrounded in light green and a green barrier appears around it. Swampert can then block any attacks that hit it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dome Ace Tucker|user1=Tucker's Swampert|startcode=AG153|startname=Tactic Theatrics!!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=151|pkmn=Mew|method=Mew's eyes glow red and a blue energy barrier appears around Mew's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Mew|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|startname=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=259|pkmn=Marshtomp|method=Marshtomp's body becomes surrounded in a green shield, blocking any attacks shot at it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Brock's Marshtomp|startcode=AG167|startname=What I Did for Love!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=012|pkmn=Butterfree|method=Butterfree's body glows light green and a green force field appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Drew|user1=Drew's Butterfree|startcode=AG187|startname=The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=466|pkmn=Electivire|method=Electivire creates a green barrier or force field around its body, protecting it from attacks, or Electivire puts its arms in front of its face and its body starts to glow yellow-green. A green force field then surrounds its body and protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Electivire|startcode=AG192|startname=Home is Where the Start Is!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electivire|startcode=DP184|startname=Casting a Paul on Barry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid crosses its arms and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Elekid|startcode=DP003|startname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=412|pkmn=Burmy|method=A green barrier appears around Burmy's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheryl's Burmy|startcode=DP030|startname=Some Enchanted Sweetening!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=484|pkmn=Palkia|method=A pink barrier appears around Palkia's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Palkia (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=483|pkmn=Dialga|method=A dark blue barrier appears around Dialga's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dialga (movie)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=199|pkmn=Slowking|method=Slowking's body becomes surrounded by a light green barrier that it expands to surround others.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Slowking|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=126|pkmn=Magmar|method=Magmar lifts its arms and its body becomes surrounded by a green outline. A light green barrier then comes out of Magmar's body around it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ace Trainer (Trainer class)|user1=An Ace Trainer's Magmar|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie's body glow's gold and a green force field appears over Glalie's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poacher (DP116)|user1=A Pokémon Poacher's Glalie|startcode=DP116|startname=The Drifting Snorunt!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=420|pkmn=Cherubi|method=Cherubi's body becomes outlined in gold and a green force field comes out of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marilyn|user1=Marilyn's Cherubi|startcode=DP125|startname=Battling a Cute Drama!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=350|pkmn=Milotic|method=A green force field appears around Milotic's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tower Tycoon Palmer|user1=Palmer's Milotic|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=485|pkmn=Heatran|method=The gray circle on Heatran's forehead glows white and a silver force field appears around Heatran's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marcus|user1=Marcus's Heatran|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=042|pkmn=Golbat|method=A green force field surrounds Golbat's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=Galactic Grunts' multiple Golbat|startcode=DP136|startname=Gateway to Ruin!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle holds out two tentacles and a green force field appears over its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pokémon Coordinator|user1=A Coordinator's Shuckle|startcode=DP146|startname=Dressed for Jess Success!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=482|pkmn=Azelf|method=The gem on Azelf's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|user1=Azelf (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=481|pkmn=Mesprit|method=The gem on Mesprit's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Mesprit|user1=Mesprit (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=480|pkmn=Uxie|method=The gem on Uxie's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lake guardians (anime)#Uxie|user1=Uxie (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=428|pkmn=Lopunny|method=Lopunny crosses its ears and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Lopunny|startcode=DP176|startname=Coming Full - Festival Circle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=348|pkmn=Armaldo|method=Armaldo crosses its claws and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Armaldo|startcode=DP183|startname=League Unleashed!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=592|pkmn=Frillish|method=Frillish holds out its tentacles with the bottoms facing toward the opponent and a turquoise force field surrounds Frillish's body.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Trip|user1=Trip's Frillish|startcode=BW010|startname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=557|pkmn=Dwebble|method=Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and the whole shell flashes white. Then, a wave of turquoise energy starting from the top of Dwebble's shell and moves downwards. Once the energy moves downwards, it leaves behind a darker turquoise glow, protecting Dwebble from attacks, or Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and a turquoise force field surrounds it, protecting it from attacks, or Dwebble lowers its head and a turquoise force field appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cilan's Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dwebble (Pokémon)|user1=Two wild Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Dwebble|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=507|pkmn=Herdier|method=A turquoise force field comes out and surrounds Herdier's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lenora|user1=Lenora's Herdier|startcode=BW016|startname=Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=576|pkmn=Gothitelle|method=Gothitelle puts one of its hands out in front of it when the opponent is about to attack it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of Gothitelle's hand, protecting it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sally|user1=A wild Gothitelle|startcode=BW021|startname=The Lost World of Gothitelle!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Anthea's Gothitelle|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=542|pkmn=Leavanny|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Leavanny's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Leavanny|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=608|pkmn=Lampent|method=Lampent holds its arms out and a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lampent (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lampent|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=607|pkmn=Litwick|method=Litwick bows its head and holds its arms out in front of it. Then, a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Litwick (Pokémon)|user1=Four wild Litwick|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=578|pkmn=Duosion|method=A small turquoise energy shield appears in front of Duosion's body, and the shield grows larger until it surrounds Duosion's body. The shield protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Officer Jenny|user1=Officer Jenny's Duosion|startcode=BW045|startname=Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=532|pkmn=Timburr|method=Timburr holds the wooden timber it holds in front of it with both of its hands horizontally. The timber then glows turquoise and a turquoise energy shield comes out of it and surrounds it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Linda (BW057)|user1=Linda's Timburr|startcode=BW057|startname=The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=645|pkmn=Landorus|method=Landorus holds one or both of his hands out in front of him and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of him, protecting him from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Forces of Nature (anime)#Landorus|user1=Landorus (anime)|startcode=BW060|startname=Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=616|pkmn=Shelmet|method=Shelmet closes its shell over its face and a turquoise force field appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Bianca (anime)|user1=Bianca's Shelmet|startcode=BW063|startname=Evolution Exchange Excitement!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=632|pkmn=Durant|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Durant, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Durant (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Durant|startcode=BW074|startname=Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=133|pkmn=Eevee|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Eevee's body, or Eevee stands on its hind legs and projects a bluish-green force field, protecting it from attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Virgil|user1=Virgil's Eevee|startcode=BW102|startname=Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Serena's Eevee|startcode=XY089|startname=A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=282|pkmn=Gardevoir|method=Gardevoir holds both its hands out in front of it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Anthea and Concordia|user1=Concordia's Gardevoir|startcode=BW118|startname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=150MY|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mega Mewtwo Y forms a large blue, dome- shaped force field around itself. The dome protects everything inside from oncoming attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Mewtwo (M16)|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=283|pkmn=Surskit|method=Surskit forms a turquoise force field in front of it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Viola|user1=Viola's Surskit|startcode=XY005|startname=A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=665|pkmn=Spewpa|method=Spewpa's eyes glow turquoise and it forms a turquoise force field around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Spewpa (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Spewpa|startcode=XY012|startname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=677|pkmn=Espurr|method=Espurr raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Elise|user1=Elise's Espurr|startcode=XY014|startname=Seeking Shelter from the Storm!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=678F|pkmn=Meowstic|method=Meowstic unfolds its ears, and circles form on its revealed inner ears, resembling eyes. It then forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Heath (XY045)|user1=Heath's Meowstic|startcode=XY045|startname=Splitting Heirs!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=040|pkmn=Wigglytuff|method=Wigglytuff raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff|startcode=XY046|startname=The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376M|pkmn=Metagross|method=Mega Metagross raises its hands and forms a turquoise force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Steven's Metagross|startcode=XYS03|startname=Mega Evolution Special III}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=373|pkmn=Salamence|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Salamence's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Salamence|startcode=XY128|startname=A Riveting Rivalry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=A turquoise force field appears in front of Weavile's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Alain|user1=Alain's Weavile|startcode=XY130|startname=Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=067|pkmn=Machoke|method=Machoke raises its hands and forms a green force field in front of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Machoke|startcode=JN024|startname=A Little Rocket R & R!}}

===In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.|image1=Rosa Serperior Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image1p=Serperior|image2=Shadow Triad Bisharp Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image2p=Bisharp|image3=Cheren Stoutland Protect B2W2 Trailer.png|image3p=Stoutland}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=508|pkmn=Stoutland|method=Stoutland forms a blue circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheren|user1=Cheren's Stoutland|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=497|pkmn=Serperior|method=Serperior forms a green circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Rosa (game)|user1=Rosa's Serperior|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=625|pkmn=Bisharp|method=Bisharp forms a purple circular shield of energy in front of itself, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Shadow Triad|user1=The Shadow Triad's Bisharp|startcode=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer}}

===In Pokémon Generations===
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Deoxys Protect PG.png|image1p=Defense Forme Deoxys|image2=Zinzolin Weavile Cryogonal Protect PG.png|image2p=Cryogonal and Weavile}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Defense Forme Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Player character|user1=Trainer's Deoxys|startcode=PG09|startname=The Scoop|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=615|pkmn=Cryogonal|method=Cryogonal creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Cryogonal|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=Weavile creates a light green barrier in front of itself, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Zinzolin|user1=Zinzolin's Weavile|startcode=PG14|startname=The Frozen World}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Ash Snorlax Protect AP.png|image1p=Snorlax}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax crosses its arm and avoids getting hurt by an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=SP34|startname=An Awesome Showdown!!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Silver Sneasel Protect.png|image1p=Sneasel|image2=Team Plasma Klang Protect Adventures.png|image2p=Klang|image3=Lucy Shuckle Protect Adventures.png|image3p=Shuckle|image4=Crystal Metagross Protect Adventures.png|image4p=Metagross}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=215|pkmn=Sneasel|method=Sneasel puts up both of its arms to block and protect itself from an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Silver's Sneasel|startcode=PS093|startname=Sneasel Sneak Attack|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=081|pkmn=Magnemite|method=Magnemite creates a forcefield around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lt. Surge|user1=Lt. Surge's Magnemite|startcode=PS157|startname=Magnificent Magnemite}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle pulls all of its limbs into its shell and the shell starts to glow brightly, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pike Queen Lucy|user1=Lucy's Shuckle|startcode=PS310|startname=Just My Luck...Shuckle}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376|pkmn=Metagross|method=Metagross crosses its front two legs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks. When used over and over again, the move becomes less likely to succeed.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crystal's Metagross|startcode=PS323|startname=A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up I}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=078|pkmn=Rapidash|method=Rapidash stands up on its hind legs and a bright energy surrounds the front of its hoofs, blocking an attack, or Rapidash rears up on its hind legs and crosses its front hoofs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Platinum's Rapidash|startcode=PS377|startname=Hurrah for Rapidash}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=600|pkmn=Klang|method=Klang protect itself from an enemy attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=A Team Plasma Grunt's Klang|startcode=PS545}}

===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user is immune to any type of attack.|image1=Monta Snivy Protect.png|image1p=Snivy}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=495|pkmn=Snivy|method=Snivy stands its ground to protect itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Monta's Snivy|startcode=PBW4|startname=Challenge the Battle Subway!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user protects itself from attacks.|image1=Alakazam Protect PDP.png|image1p=Alakazam}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam forms a barrier with it hands and protects itself from attacks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Alakazam (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Alakazam|startcode=PDP08|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its arms to block an attack.|image1=Gold Elekid Protect Golden Boys.png|image1p=Elekid}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid puts up one of its arms to block an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Gold (Golden Boys)|user1=Gold's Elekid|startcode=GB14|startname=Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
* [[Asuka and Maya|Asuka]] mentioned that {{p|Houndoom}} used Protect in ''[[GDZ60|The Legendary Pokémon and the Village of the Gods (Part Three)]]'' but the move wasn't shown.

===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up its hands to block an attack.|image1=Dusknoir Protect PBK.png|image1p=Dusknoir}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=477|pkmn=Dusknoir|method=Dusknoir puts up its hands to protect itself.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Dusknoir (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Dusknoir|startcode=PBK8|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user avoids getting hit by any type of attack.|image1=Rich Boy Roselia Protect PMDP.png|image1p=Roselia}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=315|pkmn=Roselia|method=Roselia crosses its arms and is not hit by an opponent's attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Rich Boy (Trainer class)|user1=A Rich Boy's Roselia|startcode=PMDP58|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genII=Protect II
|genIII=Protect III
|genIV=Protect IV
|genV=Protect V
}}
{{Movegen
|type=normal
|genVI=Protect VI
|SMUSUM=Protect VII
|LGPE=Protect PE
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Stad2=Protect Stad2
|Colo=Protect Colo
|XD=Protect XD
|PBR=Protect PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=Protect PMD RB
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation II]], after the "[Pokémon's name] protected itself!" message appears, there is another message saying that the opponent's move missed. This is caused by Protect's effect internally leading moves with an accuracy check to miss, and was changed in [[Generation III]] to omit the second message.
* Protect is the most common move among the movesets of Video Game World Championships team's winners.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_yue=守住 ''{{tt|Sáujyuh|Stand Guard}}''
|zh_cmn=守住 ''{{tt|Shǒuzhù|Stand Guard}}''
|da=Beskyt
|nl=Bescherm
|fi=Suojaus
|fr_ca=Protéger{{tt|*|Blue Rescue Team manual}}
|fr_eu=Abri
|de=Schutzschild
|el=Προστασία ''Prostasía''
|he=הגנה ''Hagana''
|hi=बचाओ ''Bachao'' रक्षा कवच ''{{tt|Raksha Kavach|Protection Shield}}''
|id=Lindungi Bertahan Berlindung
|it=Protezione
|ko=방어 ''{{tt|Bang'eo|Protection}}''
|pl=Ochrona{{tt|*|Diamond and Pearl series onwards}} Tarcza Obronna{{tt|*|Advanced}}
|pt_br=Proteção
|pt_eu=Proteção Proteger
|ro=Protecția
|ru=Щит ''Schit''
|sr=Zaštita
|es=Protección
|sv=Försvara
|vi=Bảo Vệ
}}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

* [http://pokemon-online.eu/threads/protect-rate.8236/#post-92659 Pokémon Online forums]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20110826064256/http://www.upokecenter.com/dex/?attack=182]

{{-}}
{{Detect|Normal}}
{{Generation II TMs}}
{{Generation III TMs}}
{{Generation IV TMs}}
{{Generation V TMs}}
{{Generation VI TMs}}
{{Generation VII TMs}}
{{Generation VIII TMs}} 
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Increased priority moves]]
[[Category:Protection moves]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]

[[de:Schutzschild]]
[[es:Protección]]
[[fr:Abri]]
[[it:Protezione]]
[[ja:まもる]]
[[zh:守住（招式）]]

Gorilla Tactics (Ability)

2020-09-05T19:23:55Z

PLMMJ: /* In battle */

{{AbilityInfobox
|name=Gorilla Tactics
|jpname=ごりむちゅう
|jptrans=Obsessed Gorilla
|jptranslit=Gori Muchū
|colorscheme=attack
|gen=8
|text8=Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat but only allows the use of the first selected move.
}}

'''Gorilla Tactics''' (Japanese: '''ごりむちゅう''' ''Obsessed Gorilla'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Darmanitan}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Gorilla Tactics boosts the Pokémon's {{stat|Attack}} by 50%, but limits the Pokémon to using only one move, similar to the [[Choice Band]]. This effect stacks with Choice items, meaning a Pokémon with this Ability and a Choice Band will have its Attack boosted by 175%.

Gorilla Tactics temporarily stops working if the user is [[Dynamax]]ed.

===Outside of battle===
It is unknown if Gorilla Tactics has an effect outside of battle.

==Pokémon with Gorilla Tactics==
{{Ability/head|attack}}
{{Ability/entry|555G|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|Gorilla Tactics|None|Zen Mode|Standard Mode}}
{{Ability/foot|attack}}

==Trivia==
* The Japanese name of this Ability is a pun, combining 五里霧中 ''gorimuchū'' (a saying meaning lost in a fog) with ゴリラ ''gorira'' (gorilla) and 夢中 ''muchū'' (obsessed). The English name is a play on ''guerilla tactics''.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{attack color}}|bordercolor={{attack color dark}}
|zh_yue=一猩一意 ''{{tt|Yātsīng Yātyi|Concentr-Ape-tion}}''
|zh_cmn=一猩一意 ''{{tt|Yīxīng Yīyì|Concentr-Ape-tion}}''
|fr=Entêtement
|de=Affenfokus
|it=Vigorilla
|ko=무아지경 ''{{tt|Mua-ji Gyeong|Entrancement}}''
|es=Monotema
}}

{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Abilities that increase move power]]
[[Category:Abilities with negative effects]]

[[de:Affenfokus]]
[[es:Monotema]]
[[fr:Entêtement]]
[[it:Vigorilla]]
[[ja:ごりむちゅう]]
[[zh:一猩一意（特性）]]

Talk:JN037

2020-09-03T16:35:45Z

PLMMJ:

== Editing Question ==

Should I add the sentence Ash and Goh go to Alola into Major events? [[User:PLMMJ|PLMMJ]] ([[User talk:PLMMJ|talk]]) 16:35, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

Talk:JN037

2020-09-03T16:35:02Z

PLMMJ: Created page with "Should I add the sentence Ash and Goh go to Alola into Major events?"

Should I add the sentence Ash and Goh go to Alola into Major events?

Talk:B-Button League

2020-09-02T00:57:32Z

PLMMJ:

Is it ever explained in the show why they're called the B=Button league? [[User:Binks|Binks]] 14:35, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
:Look at thr logo on the building. It's the "B"-button on a white DS Lite. When you press "B", it stops evolution. [[User:Yinyang1195|Yin]][[User talk:Yinyang1195|Yang]] 04:15, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
::But to ''actually'' answer the question, I don't recall them explicitly stating the reason why it's called the B-Button League. '''~ [[User:Sol|s]][[User_talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]]''' 04:17, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

Guys, this article could use a little grammar help. I'll go do that right now.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 08:35, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

It's because they don't want their Pokémon to evolve like when you press the button during evolution. I do it all the time to get attacks like Seed Bomb for Bulbasaur {{u|Laxafett}} 10:39, 17 May 2009(UTC)

: Yes but does it ever say ''in the episode'' why they're called the B-Button League. EVERYONE that ever played the games gets why the company named them that but people aren't asking why the creators gave them that name, they're asking if the creators gave the characters a reasoning behind that name. {{unsigned|Blackstone Dresden}}

== Incomplete? ==

How is this page incomplete and stub by any chance? [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 05:41, 13 February 2012 (UTC)

== More incompleteness ==
Somebody forgot to put the double brackets on a link. Fixed it. (Can't sign because the tilde key types this ¬ every so often. Same happens with @ key becoming " sometimes. They both did today.)

Talk:B-Button League

2020-09-02T00:54:30Z

PLMMJ:

Is it ever explained in the show why they're called the B=Button league? [[User:Binks|Binks]] 14:35, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
:Look at thr logo on the building. It's the "B"-button on a white DS Lite. When you press "B", it stops evolution. [[User:Yinyang1195|Yin]][[User talk:Yinyang1195|Yang]] 04:15, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
::But to ''actually'' answer the question, I don't recall them explicitly stating the reason why it's called the B-Button League. '''~ [[User:Sol|s]][[User_talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]]''' 04:17, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

Guys, this article could use a little grammar help. I'll go do that right now.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 08:35, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

It's because they don't want their Pokémon to evolve like when you press the button during evolution. I do it all the time to get attacks like Seed Bmob for Bulbasaur {{u|Laxafett}} 10:39, 17 May 2009(UTC)

: Yes but does it ever say '''''in the episode''''' why they're called the B-Button League. EVERYONE that ever played the games gets why the company named them that but people aren't asking why the creators gave them that name, they're asking if the creators gave the characters a reasoning behind that name. {{unsigned|Blackstone Dresden}}

== Incomplete? ==

How is this page incomplete and stub by any chance? [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 05:41, 13 February 2012 (UTC)

== More incompleteness ==
Somebody forgot to put the double brackets on a link. Fixed it. (Can't sign because the tilde key types this ¬ every so often. Same happens with @ key becoming " sometimes. They both did today.)

B-Button League

2020-09-02T00:50:25Z

PLMMJ:

{{AnimeLocationInfobox
|name=B-Button League
|characters=ビーボタン同盟
|japanese=B-Button Alliance
|image=B Button League HQ.png
|caption=B-Button League Headquarters
|imagesize=280px
|region=Sinnoh
|epicode=DP021
|episode={{Ya See We Want An Evolution!}}

The '''B-Button League''' (Japanese: '''ビーボタン同盟''' ''B-Button Alliance'') is an organization in the [[Pokémon anime]] whose members aim to {{pkmn|training|raise Pokémon}} to be incredibly strong and beautiful without undergoing [[Evolution]]. It is headquartered in [[Jubilife City]], [[Sinnoh]]. It was featured in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]''.

==Organization==
[[File:Oralie and Haley.png|thumb|left|220px|Oralie and Haley]]
The B-Button League is a group of [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s that compete for the [[Top Coordinator]] spot without [[Evolution|evolving]] their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The members of the organization believe that Pokémon Evolution isn't the only way to achieve ultimate strength and beauty. They concentrate on strengthening and beautifying their Pokémon without going through Evolution. The organization seems to be centered around particularly weaker Pokémon such as {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Feebas}}. There are two known members of the B-Button League. They are [[Haley]], the leader, and her younger sister [[Oralie]].

{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visited the B-Button League while on their way to [[Eterna City]]. During their visit, Oralie {{pkmn|battle}}d {{an|Dawn}} and Ash with her Magikarp, defeating [[Dawn's Piplup]] and drawing with [[Ash's Pikachu]].

{{TRT}}, disguised as members of a fake organization known as the "C-Button League", stole Haley's Feebas and Oralie's Magikarp so as to attempt to evolve them along with Pikachu with the Poké-Evolution Machine One they bought from the [[Magikarp salesman]]. They held an idea that these already powerful Pokémon would become even stronger after undergoing Evolution, in which they would be given to their {{an|Giovanni|boss}}. However, the machine did not work, due to Team Rocket not reading the instructions, which stated that they had to wait one week first, or the device would result in total failure. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} then attempted to transform their machine into a giant robot, which also failed due to the fact the robot had to have made one successful Evolution before being able to transform. After this they were blasted off by the two powerful {{type|Water}} Pokémon, and Ash, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} left.
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==Pokémon==
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| {{InactivePoké|Oralie|Magikarp|Oralie Magikarp.png|Water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Haley|Feebas|Haley Feebas.png|Water|link=no}}
|}

==Trivia==
* The B-Button League is a reference to the in-{{pkmn|games|game}} technique to stop Pokémon from evolving; a {{player}} may prevent a Pokémon from evolving by [[Level|level-up]] by pressing the B button before the Evolution is complete. This was the only way to keep a Pokémon from evolving by level-up until the introduction of the [[Everstone]] in [[Generation II]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{water color light}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|de=B-Gruppen-Liga
|es=Liga Botón B
|fi=B-nappiliiga
|fr=Club des Boutons B
|it=Lega della B
|ko=B버튼동아리 ''B Button Dongari''
|pl=Liga B
}}

==See also==
* [[Pokémon Fan Club]]
{{Sinnohanime}} 
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations}}

[[Category:Organizations]]

[[it:Lega della B]]

DP010

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'''Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!''' (Japanese: '''ポケッチ入手困難！？''' ''Can't Get the Pokétch!?'') is the tenth episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 476th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 30, 2006, and in the United States on June 19, 2007.

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==Blurb==

Dawn's first Pokémon Contest is just days away, and in order to prepare, she's searching Jubilife City for a Pokétch—a handy accessory that looks like a watch but has multiple useful functions. To her disappointment, the stores' Pokétch supply has mysteriously been recalled, but she gets a free Pokétch from Team Rocket. For some reason, Team Rocket are just giving Pokétch away! But a Shinx and its owner, Landis, expose Dawn's Pokétch as a fake. Landis should know—he's the son of the Pokétch corporation's president!

Landis introduces his father to Dawn and her friends, who learn that the Pokétch corporation withdrew its merchandise when it heard that someone was distributing fakes. But Landis' father does give our heroes a peek at the latest version of the real thing, a Pokétch that measures the Friendship between a Trainer and a Pokémon. As for the fake Pokétch, the truth is soon revealed: Team Rocket is using the fakes to transmit Psyduck's voice! Now lots of Pokémon are listlessly walking through the streets in a Psyduck-induced trance, headed right for Team Rocket's hideout, and Landis' Shinx is one of them!

Of course, our heroes must now stop Team Rocket from scooping up all the Pokémon and taking off in their Meowth balloon. Pikachu and Piplup try to stop them, but Team Rocket just adds those two to the collection as well. Dawn isn't having any more of this nonsense, so she helps Buneary unleash an amazing Ice Beam that puts the villains' plans on ice. With the Pokémon freed, Shinx helps charge Pikachu up with electricity and Team Rocket are sent flying once again, without the benefit of a hot air balloon. Now Dawn can receive a real Pokétch of her own, and she's just about ready to take on the Jubilife Pokémon Contest!

==Plot==
{{ashfr|The group}} arrives in [[Jubilife City]] with three days before the local [[Pokémon Contest]] and {{an|Dawn}}’s long-awaited debut. Dawn is set on getting herself a [[Pokétch]], a must-have device for any {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. However, she is disappointed to find the local store is empty. The vendor explains that the [[Pokétch Company]] has recalled all unsold Pokétches. Dawn perks up again when she spots three clowns, actually {{TRT}} [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|in disguise]], giving away free Pokétches to the street crowd. Dawn pushes her way through the crowd. Team Rocket are shocked to see her, but give her a Pokétch anyway. They also insist that Ash and Brock take one as well, even though Ash says that he doesn't want one.

The group takes a break in a local park, where Dawn admires her Pokétch. A {{p|Shinx}} then walks up to them, and Ash scans it on his [[Pokédex]] before wondering aloud why it is "barking" so much. Its Trainer, [[Landis]] and instantly reveals the Pokétches are fake. Dawn refuses to believe him, until Landis runs it under water, smearing the paint. When the group asks how he knew they were fake, Landis tells them that [[Pokétch Co. President|his father]] would never make one in such a "dumb" color.

Inside the [[Pokétch Company]] factory, Landis's father, who is also the Pokétch Co. President, apologizes for his son's behavior, but the group insists that it should be the people who made the fakes that should apologize. The President admits that he had the Pokétches pulled from the stores across [[Sinnoh]] because of the counterfeit Pokétch crisis. Landis then discovers that Dawn is a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, which prompts his father to show them a prototype Pokétch, which has a [[Friendship]] Checker application. Ash is keen to give the app a try on him and {{AP|Pikachu}}, and the President is surprised by the reading, stating that it is almost off the graph. Brock and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} go up next, and despite Croagunk only being a [[DP008|recent addition]], the reading reveals the pair are already quite close. Dawn, however, is shocked to learn that her friendship with {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is low. Landis’s father assures her that friendship increases as a Pokémon and {{pkmn|Trainer}} spend time together. Landis recommends Dawn not even both entering the Contest with those low stats. At this, Dawn orders Landis to test his friendship with Shinx. Landis retorts that he is too young and still studying at {{si|Trainers' School}}, much to Dawn's dismay. The President and his son wish Dawn all the best with her Contest, with Landis admitting she will need all the luck she can get.

By nightfall, Team Rocket's fake Pokétch goes into full throttle. With the help of a {{p|Psyduck}}, they utilize the fake devices' speakers to broadcast a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotic}} tone to attract the Trainer's Pokémon directly to them. {{AP|Pikachu}} alerts Ash and his friends to the growing Pokémon procession, while Landis and his father abandon their inspection of the fake Pokétch to chase after their hypnotized Shinx. Landis and his father step outside to look for Shinx, but they instead find Ash and his friends. The father and son alert the group to their discovery of the Psyduck recording within the fake Pokétches. Ash and others follow the Pokémon directly to a giant holding container. Oddly the Pokémon just stand in the box, stuck in a trance. Landis rushes forward to rescue his Shinx, but Dawn leaps to his aid to stop the door crashing down on the young boy. Dawn demands to know who is behind the scheme. Team Rocket responds with their {{motto}} before inflating their balloon and firing up their propulsion engines for lift off. Piplup and Pikachu prepare for a {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}} combination, but {{MTR}} launches two arms from the balloon, trapping Pikachu and Piplup inside glass capsules. Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and tells it to use {{m|Ice Beam}}, but the Ice Beam can't quite reach the balloon’s height. Still determined, Dawn and Buneary close their eyes and take a moment to concentrate. Dawn calls for a maxed out Ice Beam, and the attack freezes Team Rocket. It also shorts out the rocket boosters, stopping them. As the balloon starts to descend slowly, Piplup and Pikachu are released from their capsules and start to fall. Ash sends out {{AP|Starly}}, and has it swoop into to rescue the pair. Starly manages to save Piplup, though Pikachu continues to plummet. Ash runs and dives to try to catch him, but misses and Pikachu hits the ground hard.

As Ash cradles Pikachu, Team Rocket’s balloon lands and the Pokémon walk out of the damaged container. Brock realizes that the fall must have snapped them out of their hypnosis, and Landis's father orders the Pokémon to go back to their Trainers. Team Rocket then breaks out of the ice and jump to the ground, set on getting revenge. They send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}}. Carnivine, of course, bites onto James's head. Team Rocket then orders Seviper and Carnivine to use {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Bite}} respectively. Dawn decides to retaliate, and has Piplup use {{m|Peck}} and Buneary go in for a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}. Seviper and Carnivine are knocked back. Landis's father then tells Shinx to use {{m|Spark}} on Pikachu, which recharges Pikachu. Meowth extends his claws and Team Rocket and their Pokémon all jump towards Pikachu. Ash orders a Thunderbolt, which sends Team Rocket blasting off.

[[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]] arrive shortly after, saying that they got there as fast as they could. Brock goes all heart-eyed, and starts to flirt with them, but Croagunk uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on him and drags him away. Landis then thanks Dawn for saving Shinx. He admits she will do well in the Contest, but says she shouldn’t expect to win much to Dawn's annoyance. With the counterfeit crisis solved, Dawn purchases a genuine Pokétch from the store the very next day, Now armed with a Pokétch on her wrist, Dawn turns her attention to her Contest training.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Jubilife City]].
* {{an|Dawn}} obtains a [[Pokétch]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{jo|Marina}} (advertisement)

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Shinx}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{jo|Marina}} (cameo; advertisement)
* [[Landis]]
* [[Pokétch Co. President|Landis's father]]
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Pokétch salesperson
* Townspeople

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Starly}} ({{OP|Ash|Starly}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Landis]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Skarmory}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Altaria}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Charmeleon}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidorina}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Quilava}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Sunflora}}
* {{p|Mareep}}
* {{p|Stantler}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Espeon}}
* {{p|Larvitar}}
* {{p|Poochyena}}
* {{p|Azurill}}
* {{p|Bagon}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Marina cover.png|thumb|220px|Marina modeling the Pokétch]]
* {{jo|Marina}} from ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' makes a cameo appearance on a [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|magazine]] advertisement for the [[Pokétch]]. The outfit she wears in the ad is not her normal one.
* In the {{pkmn|games}}, the {{player}} obtains a Pokétch by speaking to three {{tc|Clown}}s and collecting a [[Coupon]] from each of them. {{TRT}}'s clown disguises are a reference to this.
* {{an|Dawn}} reads the title card of the episode.
* An instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] and [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] are used as background music.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* [[Dawn's Buneary]] is added to the ending animation.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Pokétch]]
** Pokémon senryū: ポケッチに　まだまだふえる　アプリかな ''Pokétchi ni, madamada fueru, apurikana'' "For the Pokétch, an ever-growing Application."
* Dawn narrates the preview for the [[DP011|next episode]].

===Errors===
* Just before [[Landis]] says good luck to Dawn, [[Pokétch Co. President|his father]] says that [[Officer Jenny]] has agreed to judge the {{ci|Jubilife}} {{pkmn|Contest}}, [[DP011|whereas in the next episode]], she doesn't do so.
* One of the hypnotized Pokémon is an [[Size discrepancies in the Pokémon anime|unusually small Stantler]].
* In one scene where {{TRT}} is about to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{MTR}}'s ears are cream-colored instead of black.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Podivuhodné hodinky|Wonderful Watch}}
|da={{tt|Jeg Finder Mig Ikke I Noget|I won't put up with anything}}
|nl={{tt|Pokétch Perikelen|Pokétch perils}}
|fi={{tt|Ja minun kelloonihan et koske!|And my watch you won't be touching!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Les faussaires !|The counterfeiters!}}
|de={{tt|Wer nicht hat, der hat schon!|Someone who hasn´t, already has!}}
|he={{tt|לא אם זה תלוי בי, אתה לא!|}}
|it={{tt|Tutti pazzi per il Pokétch|Everyone raves about the Pokétch}} & {{tt|La sconfitta del Team Rocket|The defeat of Team Rocket}}
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|ru={{tt|Только не на мои часы!|Just Not on My Watch!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡No Pueden con Nosotros!|You/They Can't Against Us!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡No! ¡No me quitarás el Poké-Reloj!|No! You won't take my Pokétch!}}
|sv={{tt|Med rätt handledning|With the right guidance}}
|ro={{tt|Nu pe Schimbul Meu|Not on My Watch}}
|th={{tt|โปเก็ตจ์หายากจังเลย|Can't Get the Pokétch}}
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Phobos Battalion

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{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Phobos Battalion
|jpteamname=フォボス軍
|tmteamname=Phobos Army
|leader=Baron Phobos
|region=Trozei region
|admins=Buzz, Avery, Grock, Aquarella, Boolum
|targets=[[Secret Storage]], [[Huge Storage]], [[Phobos Mobiles]]
|hideout=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]]
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'''Phobos Battalion''' (Japanese: '''{{j|フォボス軍}}''' ''Phobos Army'') are the enemies in [[Pokémon Trozei!]] and the arch-nemeses of [[Secret Operation League|SOL]]. They steal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to use their energy to power up a secret weapon called the [[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]]. Their logo is a {{p|Lunatone}}.

They store Pokémon in hidden areas and travel in tank-like Phobos Mobiles driven by their leaders, the Phobos Generals.

Phobos Battalion Generals use a Jammer flash that only lets the Pokémon's shadows to be seen, add 50 more Pokémon to Trozei'd, and will use Jammer Balls, which look like rocks, to try to block the player's Trozei. The only way to get rid of the Jammer Balls is to line them up with Ditto.

==Phobos Battalion Generals==
===Baron Phobos===
[[File:Baron Phobos Trozei.png|thumb|left|Baron Phobos]]
'''Baron Phobos''' (Japanese: '''フォボス男爵''' ''Baron Phobos'') is the leader of the [[Phobos Battalion]] that can be fought in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], and is the leader of the Phobosphere.

===Buzz===
[[File:Buzz Trozei.png|thumb|Buzz]]
'''Buzz''' (Japanese: '''バズ将軍''' ''General Buzz'') is the first General, and is the leader of the [[Phobos Mobile No.1: Phobos Train|Phobos Train]]. He can drop Jammer Balls onto the field, making it harder to Trozei! Pokémon as they get in the way and can only be cleared by using a {{p|Ditto}}, usually multiple. He can also, like all of the other generals and Baron Phobos, jack the "Trozei Left" back up to 50 if it is below 10 and he is not stunned, as well as darken the field, which turns all of the Pokémon into silhouettes for a short time.

===Avery===
[[File:Avery Trozei.png|thumb|Avery]]
'''Avery''' (Japanese: '''アベリー将軍''' ''General Avery'') is the second General, and is the leader of the [[Phobos Mobile No.2: Phobos Jet|Phobos Jet]]. Instead of simply dropping Jammer Balls onto the field like Buzz, he can push rows of Pokémon one space to one side, destroying the last one on the side where it was pushed, and leaving a Jammer Ball on the other side. Also, like the other generals and Baron Phobos he can jack up the "Trozei Left" when it is below 10 back to 50 if he is not stunned, and can darken the field, turning Pokémon into silhouettes for a short time.

===Grock===
[[File:Grock Trozei.png|thumb|left|150px|Grock]]
'''Grock''' (Japanese: '''グロック将軍''' ''General Grock'') is the third General, and is the leader of the [[Phobos Mobile No.3: Phobos Drill|Phobos Drill]]. His name is probably derived from "Ground" and "Rock" as in the Pokémon types, as those types of Pokémon appear in his stage. Like all the other generals and Baron Phobos, excluding Buzz, he can move rows of Pokémon on the playing field to the left or the right, leaving a Jammer Ball where it was pushed, and getting rid of whatever Pokémon was on the other side. He can also, like all of the other generals and Baron Phobos, jack the "Trozei Left" back up to 50 if it is below 10 and he is not stunned, as well as darken the field, which turns all of the Pokémon into silhouettes for a short time.

===Aquarella===
'''Aquarella''' (Japanese: '''アクアレイラ将軍''' ''General Aquarella'') is the fourth General, and is the leader of the [[Phobos Mobile No.4: Phobos Submarine|Phobos Submarine]]. Her strategies are not much different than the Generals to come before her.

===Boolum===
'''Boolum''' (Japanese: '''ブーラム将軍''' ''General Boolum'') is the fifth General, and is the leader of the [[Phobos Mobile No.5: Phobos Walker|Phobos Walker]]. He is often referred to as "Bang Boolum". The Pokémon that the player finds on his stage, the Phobos Walker, are mainly Fighting and {{type|Ground}}-type Pokémon.

==In other languages==
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|de=Phobos Bataillon
|it=Battaglione Lunox
|es_eu=Escuadrón Phobos
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Villainous team

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'''Villainous teams''', referred to officially as '''villainous organizations''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|悪|あく}}の{{tt|組織|きそしき}}''' ''villainous organizations'') or '''sinister organizations''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|敵組織|てきそしき}}''' ''villainous organizations''; officially ''secret teams''), are {{wp|organized crime}} groups which serve as the main antagonists in the storylines of [[Pokémon games]]. Whatever their goals in their respective games, one thing they all have in common is that they plan on achieving their results through the misuse of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Their names generally follow the pattern '''Team ~''' (Japanese: '''{{j|～団}}''' ''-dan'').

==Comparisons==
Villainous teams in the [[core series]] have many aspects in common. Their structure generally includes, in order of rank, a leader, one or more admins and a number of anonymous grunts. Some teams have additional levels of authority within them, such as [[Team Flare]]'s scientists, as well as additional members and associated individuals who do not fit into the hierarchy at all, such as [[Gladion]], who works with [[Team Skull]].

Aside from {{game|Emerald}}, each core series game has only one team acting in a villainous capacity. Typically, the player character encounters the villainous team many times over the course of their adventure. Typically, they first encounter grunts early in the game, often involved in a small act of villainy unrelated to the team's broader goals. As the player's adventure continues, they meet more of the team's members and uncover more of its secrets and aims, culminating in one or more encounters with the team's boss. Finally, toward the end of the game, the player foils the team's scheme. In most games — with the exception of {{game|Black and White|s}} — this happens before the end of the player's journey to the [[Pokémon League]].

The above refers to the core series games; however, other canons, such as the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, have created very different interpretations of villainous teams.

==Core series==
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===[[Team Rocket]]===
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket Grunt.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket Grunts]]
Team Rocket is the villainous team of the [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] regions. The grunts wear black costumes and have a red "R" as their crest. Many variations of the costume have been seen. Their leader is [[Giovanni]].

====In the games====
In [[Generation I]], Team Rocket often worked to gain money, through methods such as burglary and selling [[Fossil]]s. Their plans culminated in a hostile takeover of the [[Silph Co.]] building in [[Saffron City]]. The gang based their operations in the hidden basement of the [[Celadon Game Corner]].

Initially, [[Giovanni]] was the leader of the [[Viridian Gym]]. After being defeated by {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}}, he resigned his position and disappeared to train further. Team Rocket was disbanded at this time, but isolated groups still operated in the [[Sevii Islands]] until they were made aware of Giovanni's departure.

For three years, Team Rocket appeared to be gone completely. However, an underground movement, led by executives from the [[Sevii Islands]], developed in the [[Johto]] region. As usual, it began with crimes committed to earn money, such as selling {{p|Slowpoke}} tails at outrageous prices.

As the Johto Team Rocket grew in size, scientists within the group studied radio waves and how they might be used to control Pokémon. From a former ninja base in [[Mahogany Town]], their experiments affected the {{p|Magikarp}} at the [[Lake of Rage]], causing the Pokémon to evolve unnaturally. Although the experiment was stopped by [[Lance]], Team Rocket soon took over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], intending to use its transmitter to affect Pokémon nationwide.

Before putting their plan into action, however, Team Rocket used the tower to instead attempt to contact Giovanni, hoping he would hear their message and return. This gave {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} enough time to infiltrate the besieged Goldenrod and defeat Team Rocket's executives, who again disbanded the group. Some time later, a time traveling Ethan/Lyra from the future fought Giovanni while their present-day counterpart watched the fight. Giovanni vanished after the fight, and Ethan/Lyra returned to their time.

====In the anime====
Team Rocket has appeared in almost every episode since [[EP002|the second]], usually as the bumbling trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, though at times {{an|Giovanni}} as well as other members, such as [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]], have appeared. Giovanni made separate attempts to take over [[Kanto]] and [[Unova]], failing both times.

====In the manga====
{{incomplete|section|other manga}}
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Rocket#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}
Team Rocket first appear in Pokémon Adventures, when {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} are pursuing {{p|Mew}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. They are led by {{adv|Giovanni}}, who is portrayed in a much more sinister light than in the anime or games, as with Team Rocket on a whole.

This canon's depiction of Gym Leaders is different from that of the games and anime, who generally depict [[Gym Leader]]s as valiant. In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, the three most prominent members of Team Rocket, collectively referred to as the [[Team Rocket Triad]], are [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Lt. Surge]]. Like the other villainous trios, two members of the Team Rocket Triad (Sabrina and Lt. Surge) are true to their original calling (though as opposed to the other villainous trios, for them it is being Gym Leaders, not being members of their Team), while one goes his own way, that being Koga.

For a short time, [[Blaine]] worked for Team Rocket, making 5 out of the 8 [[Gym Leader#Indigo League|Kanto Leaders]] Rocket-affiliated at some point in their life.

As in the games, Giovanni later disbands Team Rocket and shuns the Team Rocket Triad, and the four of them go their separate ways. Team Rocket make a brief comeback aboard the S.S. Aqua, but they are on the whole unsuccessful. Later, however, [[Pryce]], under the guise of the [[Masked Man]], reforms Team Rocket for his own uses. At this point, his most prominent members are [[Carl]], [[Sham]], [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. Pryce plans to use Team Rocket to gain control of {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and eventually {{p|Celebi}}, and through that control time in order to save his {{p|Lapras}}'s parents. After {{adv|Gold}} convinces him to cease his villainous ways, he too disbands Team Rocket.

In the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, Giovanni once again reforms Team Rocket, the most notable members now being the [[Three Beasts]] of Team Rocket. The main aim for Team Rocket is to reunite Giovanni with his son {{adv|Silver}} through the use of {{adv|Deoxys}}. Like the other villainous trios, two of the Beasts remain true to their original calling as Rockets, those being [[Orm]] and [[Sird]], while the other, [[Carr]], goes his own way. In this arc, Silver is intended to inherit Team Rocket, but he instead shuns it.

In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, it was revealed that Carr had taken over Team Rocket and gathered the remaining troops together. His reign of power comes to an abrupt end, however, as the organization is then taken over by the four {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executives}}, who intend to gather all the [[Plate]]s and use them to control {{p|Arceus}}. With the unknowing help of Gold, {{adv|Crystal}}, and Silver, the Rocket Executives manage to enter the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], where Arceus recreates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, which [[Archer]] intends to be an invincible army for Giovanni. However, when Giovanni arrives with [[Lance]] and Pryce, it is revealed that the battle of the three [[Legendary Pokémon]] would cause the destruction of both Johto and [[Sinnoh]], as foreseen by Pryce when he was trapped in the time stream. Thanks to Gold opening up to [[Togebo]], Arceus soon calms down the Legendary Pokémon, sending them back to their respective realms. As a reward of his good deed, Celebi then cures Giovanni of his long-time illness, allowing him to return to lead Team Rocket and its rebuilding. Silver still doesn't approve his father's criminal life, intending to stop Team Rocket and convince his father of the error of his ways one day by himself.

===[[Team Aqua]]===
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Team Aqua Grunts.png|thumb|250px|Team Aqua Grunts]]
Team Aqua is one of two villainous teams of the [[Hoenn]] region. The grunts wear blue costumes that look like {{wp|pirate}} outfits. They have a skull-and-bones-like "A" as their crest. Their leader is [[Archie]]. Team Aqua tries to expand the ocean and awaken {{p|Kyogre}}.

====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Sapphire]] (and its remake, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire]]), their main goal is to reduce the landmass of the [[Hoenn]] region. They are first encountered in [[Petalburg Woods]] and a grunt is fought. After earning the {{Badge|Stone}}, the same grunt is seen fleeing to the [[Rusturf Tunnel]], and had kidnapped [[Peeko]]. Later, they are seen [[Slateport City]]'s [[Oceanic Museum]], attempting to steal the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods]] from [[Captain Stern]]. Later, they steal a [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]] in [[Meteor Falls]], and use it to try to cause [[Mt. Chimney]] to become dormant. After being defeated, they aren't seen again until the player reaches the [[Weather Institute]], where a group of grunts led by [[Shelly]] are looking for information about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} and the weather Pokémon {{p|Castform}}. Soon after, they are seen at [[Mt. Pyre]], and succeed in stealing the [[Red Orb]] (Blue Orb in Alpha Sapphire). They then return to [[Slateport City]] to steal the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] that Captain Stern built. They are seen and fought at their [[Team Aqua Hideout|hideout]] near [[Lilycove City]], which cannot be accessed until after earning the {{Badge|Mind}} in Sapphire, and they then travel to the [[Seafloor Cavern]] with the orb to awaken Kyogre.

In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] and its remake, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]], they help the player defeat Team Magma.

In {{game|Emerald}}, a single grunt is encountered in [[Petalburg Woods]] with a second encounter ending in [[Rusturf Tunnel]]. As a group, they are first seen at [[Slateport City]]'s [[Oceanic Museum]], attempting to steal the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods]] from [[Captain Stern]]. At [[Meteor Falls]] they cause [[Team Magma]] to flee. They are seen fighting Team Magma at Mt. Chimney. Later, they are seen again when the player reaches the [[Weather Institute]], where a group of grunts led by [[Shelly]] are looking for information about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} and the weather Pokémon {{p|Castform}}. Soon after, they are seen at [[Mt. Pyre]], and succeed in stealing the [[Red Orb]]. They then steal the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] that Captain Stern built. They are seen and fought at their [[Team Aqua Hideout|hideout]] near [[Lilycove City]]. After many grunts and [[Aqua Admin Matt|Matt]] are defeated, they are seen traveling to the [[Seafloor Cavern]] with the Red Orb to awaken Kyogre. After defeating many grunts and [[Shelly]], Archie is seen awakening Kyogre, but it flees, and is fought and defeated by the player. Archie and [[Maxie]] are seen in [[Sootopolis City]] until {{p|Rayquaza}} stops the fight between Kyogre and {{p|Groudon}}. After this, the two leaders are seen returning the respective orbs to Mt. Pyre.

====In the anime====
Team Aqua made their first appearance in ''[[AG017|Stairway to Devon]]''.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Aqua#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

===[[Team Magma]]===
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Team Magma Grunts.png|thumb|250px|Team Magma Grunts]]
Team Magma is one of two villainous teams of the [[Hoenn]] region. The grunts wear red jumpsuit outfits, which have been variously interpreted to look like {{wp|Ninja}} costumes or similar to an imp. They have a stylized "M", appearing like a volcano, as their team's signature crest. Their leader is [[Maxie]]. Team Magma attempts to wake {{p|Groudon}} and expand the land area of the world.

====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] (and its remake, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]]), their main goal is to increase the landmass of the [[Hoenn]] region. They are first encountered in [[Petalburg Woods]], and a grunt is fought. After earning the {{Badge|Stone}}, the same grunt is seen fleeing to the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] and had kidnapped Peeko. Later, they are encountered at [[Slateport City]]'s [[Oceanic Museum]], attempting to steal the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods]] from [[Captain Stern]]. Later, they steal a [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]] in [[Meteor Falls]], and use it to try to cause Mt. Chimney to erupt. After being defeated, they aren't seen again until the player reaches the [[Weather Institute]], where a group of grunts led by [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]] in Ruby or [[Tabitha]] in Omega Ruby are looking for information about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Groudon}} and the weather Pokémon {{p|Castform}}. Soon after, they are seen at [[Mt. Pyre]], and succeed in stealing the [[Blue Orb]] (Red Orb in Omega Ruby). They then steal the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] that Captain Stern built. They are seen and fought at their [[Team Magma Hideout|hideout]] in [[Lilycove City]], which cannot be accessed after earning the {{Badge|Mind}} in Ruby, and they then travel to the [[Seafloor Cavern]] with the orb to awaken Groudon.

In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Sapphire]] (and its remake, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire]]), they help the player defeat Team Aqua.

In {{game|Emerald}}, Team Magma is first seen in Meteor Falls, but flee when [[Archie]] and [[Team Aqua]] appear. Like in Ruby and Omega Ruby, they steal the meteorite. They are first fought at Mt. Chimney, and this is the first time [[Tabitha]] and [[Maxie]] are fought. After fighting Team Aqua, who successfully stole the Red Orb, at Mt. Pyre, the player obtains the [[Magma Emblem]], which was dropped by a grunt when Team Magma stole the Blue Orb, and accesses the [[Magma Hideout (Jagged Pass)|hideout]]. However, in this game, it's located in [[Jagged Pass]] instead of being near Lilycove City in Ruby and Omega Ruby. After defeating many grunts and Tabitha, the player witnesses Maxie awaken Groudon, but it flees, and they then fight Maxie for the second time. After earning the Mind Badge, they are fought at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] for the last time. After defeating a few grunts, the player teams up with [[Steven Stone]] and defeat Maxie and Tabitha in a Double Battle. They are also seen after Archie awakens Kyogre in the Seafloor Cavern and is defeated by the player. The two leaders are in [[Sootopolis City]] until {{p|Rayquaza}} stops the fight between Kyogre and Groudon. After that, they are seen returning the respective orbs to Mt. Pyre.

====In the anime====
Team Magma made their first appearance in ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]''.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Magma#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

===[[Team Galactic]]===
[[File:Diamond Pearl Team Galactic Grunts.png|thumb|250px|Team Galactic Grunts]]
Team Galactic is the villainous team of the [[Sinnoh]] region. Galactic Grunts wear black and white jumpsuits that vaguely resemble spacesuits and wear their hair in teal bowl cuts. Their leader is [[Cyrus]], who wishes to create a new universe by awakening {{p|Dialga}} and{{tt|*|Pokémon Platinum Version}}/or{{tt|*|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}} {{p|Palkia}}. Their team's crest is a stylized letter "G" (possibly resembling a spiral galaxy). Whereas the other teams usually have large logos on their uniforms, Team Galactic's logos are small, being barely visible on their battle sprites.

====In the games====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Cyrus wishes to recreate the {{pkmn|universe}} in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, the leader is still Cyrus, but this time, he tries to summon both Dialga and Palkia to create a world without spirit. In Platinum, [[Charon]] is also present.

In Platinum, once the player has access to [[Stark Mountain]], [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] are seen at Stark Mountain with Charon attempting to use the power of {{p|Heatran}}, but after being defeated, they leave the team, and Charon is arrested, leaving [[Saturn]] as the only Team Galactic Commander still part of the team.

====In the anime====
[[Saturn]], along with two grunts, appeared in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', though it was just a brief cameo at the end of the episode. Here, they commissioned Team Rocket to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] and frame [[Nando]] for the crime. At the end, Team Galactic commented that Team Rocket did a lousy job at it. This was not revealed until their next appearance, ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''. Saturn tried to locate the {{p|Unown}} and control them using a cube with an {{p|Arceus}} pattern. [[Cyrus]], [[Mars]], and [[Jupiter]] later appeared in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'' with Saturn.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Galactic#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

=====Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!=====
Like in the games, the team is led by [[Cyrus]]. The team essentially has the same goal as in the games, but it was possible that the {{tc|Commander}}s did not know about the absolute plan of their leader, since Mars was shocked when Cyrus revealed that his ultimate goal was to create the universe and all of its life fully anew. [[Hareta]], with the help of [[Mitsumi]], a former member, and the Gym Leaders, managed to stop him. Later, [[Charon]] became the new leader and tried to capture {{p|Heatran}}. [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] left on a search to find Cyrus and were treated as deserters.

One of the most distinctive characters of the team is [[B-2]], a grunt who has swollen buttocks due to Hareta biting him when they first met.

===[[Team Plasma]]===
[[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|left|250px|Team Plasma Grunts as they appear in Black and White, as well as the ones who follow N in Black 2 and White 2]]
[[File:Black 2 White 2 Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|250px|The Team Plasma Grunts following Colress as they appear in Black 2 and White 2]]
Team Plasma is the villainous team of the [[Unova]] region. Originally, the grunts wore a costume that resembles a {{wp|knight}}'s armor, while the [[Seven Sages]] wore robes. Their objective is to separate [[human]]ity from Pokémon. Their leader is [[N]], although the team is being used to further the goals of his adopted father, [[Ghetsis]]. After this is discovered, the members of Team Plasma that support Ghetsis change their uniform to be more similar to pirates, while those that support N remain in the old uniform. Their crest is the letters P and Z combined together, looking like the {{wp|Chi Rho}}.

====In the games====
Team Plasma appears in various locations. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, their leader, N, is encountered very early in the game and is battled in many of Team Plasma's appearances. Eventually, N is able to gain control of {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}, and defeats the champion [[Alder]]. After the player captures the other [[Legendary Pokémon]] and defeats N, Ghetsis reveals his true plans, battling the hero himself. After his defeat and arrest, [[Looker]] will ask the player to help him round up the remaining [[Seven Sages|Sages]].

In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, Team Plasma has split into two different factions. One of the factions consists of the few members of Team Plasma that are still loyal to N. The other faction, known as the new Team Plasma, is led by [[Colress]]. This faction is not attempting to release Pokémon, but instead take over Unova. They intend to accomplish this new goal by freezing the region and stealing all of the region's Pokémon. Having escaped from custody, Ghetsis once again reveals himself to be the true mastermind behind Team Plasma's actions.

The reformed members and N help the player against new Team Plasma, culminating in the defeat of Colress and Ghetsis — the latter controlling {{p|Kyurem}}. Following this, Colress officially disbands Team Plasma, retiring to [[P2 Laboratory]]. Ghetsis, having snapped and lost heart upon seeing his plans foiled, is taken away by the [[Shadow Triad]], never to be seen again.

====In the anime====
Team Plasma's [[BW023 (unaired)|debut]] [[BW024 (unaired)|episodes]] were postponed due to the {{wp|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} in Japan and were later retconned out of continuity. Their proper debut was in the ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Best Wishes Season 2: Episode N]]'' arc, but in their new outfits.

N debuted at the end of ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'' and was properly introduced in the [[BW110|next episode]]. Colress, with some other [[Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|grunts]], first appeared in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'' experimenting with wild Pokémon. Ghetsis made his proper appearance  in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]''. [[Anthea and Concordia]] made their debut at the end of the episode rescuing N from Team Plasma. The Seven Sages appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''. Like in the [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|games]], Team Plasma's plan is to use the strength of Pokémon and use it to take over the [[Unova]] region.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Plasma#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

===[[Team Flare]]===
[[File:XY Team Flare Grunts.png|thumb|250px|Team Flare Grunts]]
Team Flare is the villainous team of the Kalos region. The grunts' uniform is a mafia styled red suit, while Admins wear more stylized white suits and Scientists wear red suits of varying designs. Their leader is [[Lysandre]]. Their symbol is a flaming letter F.

====In the games====
At first, Team Flare's goal is claimed to be making the world "beautiful" with style and lots of money. Despite their claims, several grunts and even their leader [[Lysandre]] confirm that they seek a world benefiting only those within Team Flare, disregarding anybody else. Team Flare attempted to make money by stealing and selling [[Fossil]]s. They also siphoned energy from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], and later on stole [[Poké Ball]]s from the [[Poké Ball Factory]].

It is eventually revealed that Team Flare's true plan is to use the ancient Ultimate Weapon in order to obliterate all life except themselves and start anew, as Lysandre no longer sees a bright future for the current society — which, in his words, has grown to an unsustainable level and is doomed by "unproductive fools" consuming the planet's limited resources. At this point, it is explained that all their actions were preparations to this goal: the energy from the Power Plant was needed to reactivate the weapon, and the large number of Pokémon was needed to feed it, as it is powered by their life energies.

After the player has defeated the Elite Four and the Champion, the player is tasked by [[Looker]] to help him solve a series of crimes related to a person known as [[Emma|Essentia]], which would be revealed to be the result of experiments by [[Xerosic]], one of Team Flare's scientists.

====In the anime====
The first appearance of a Team Flare member was in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', where Lysandre made an appearance at Lysandre Labs, monitoring the Mega Evolution energy [[Alain]] had accumulated. He appears again in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', where he interrupted Alain and {{Steven}}'s battle.

In the anime, Team Flare hatches a plan to capture the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Zygarde}}, which is first revealed in ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]''. However, they fail in doing so as it escapes. The team are after two of the Zygarde Cores, code-named [[Squishy|Z1]] and [[Z2]]. In ''[[XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]'', Team Flare were able to locate Z2 while it and Z1 were communicating, and Mable and Aliana proceeded to go after Z2. After discovering that Z1 had joined {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} (who had nicknamed it Squishy), they began following the group to capture it, and were seen on numerous occasions. Team Flare Admins, along with [[Xerosic]], began their experiments on an island using the power of Zygarde Cells to mutate trees, which Xerosic declared was a success. Locating Z2, Aliana and Mable, along with Team Flare Grunts, were able to capture Z2 with the help of [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, allowing Xerosic to later experiment on it.

In ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', on the night before the [[Lumiose Conference]]'s final round, Team Flare, reaching the final stages of their plan, made their way to the [[Lumiose Gym]] to begin setting up their equipment. At the end of ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', Lysandre arrived at the Lumiose Gym and ordered Z2 to show him its power as he put his plan into motion. In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Lysandre televised a message to the citizens of Kalos, describing his plan to create a new, beautiful world by destroying the one they currently live in. Team Flare's plot was ultimately foiled in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', after Z2 was freed from its control and Team Flare's [[Giant Rock]] destroyed. Lysandre's fate was unclear after he was engulfed in the same explosion that destroyed the Giant Rock, while the other members were eventually arrested.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Flare#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

===[[Team Skull]]===
[[File:Sun Moon Team Skull Grunt.png|thumb|250px|Team Skull Grunts]]
Team Skull is the primary villainous team of the [[Alola]] region. The grunts' black-and-white uniforms are inspired by street gangs, and consist of sneakers, shorts, wrist bands, tank tops, bandannas used to cover the lower face, and berets that resemble the tops of skulls. Their symbol is a stylized letter S in the shape of a skull, which is worn as a medallion. Their leader is [[Guzma]].

====In the games====
Team Skull's intentions are to simply make enough money to survive. They have a history of disrupting [[island challenge]] events. The team's leader, [[Guzma]], once attempted the island challenge and failed. He is acquainted with [[Professor Kukui]]. [[Plumeria]], an Admin, is considered the "big sister" of the team and cares for the grunts, calling them her "cute, dumb brothers and sisters". It is eventually revealed by some of their members that the organization is composed of other people who also failed their island challenge. Their enforcer, [[Gladion]], is the son of Aether President [[Lusamine]] and joined their team to become stronger, though the grunts do not consider him a real member of their team. Their base is located in [[Po Town]].

====In the anime====
Team Skull debuted in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', where three of their grunts, [[Tupp]], [[Zipp]], and [[Rapp]], challenged [[Kiawe]] to a Pokémon battle, threatening to steal his {{p|Charizard}}. {{Ash}} and {{an|Kiawe}} teamed up to defeat the grunts, with Kiawe defeating all of the grunts' Pokémon with his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}'s Z-Move. Since then, they have made semi-regular appearances in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', especially Tupp, Zipp, and Rapp.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Skull#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

===[[Team Rainbow Rocket]]===
[[File:Rainbow Rocket Grunts Concept.png|thumb|250px|Team Rainbow Rocket Grunts]]
Team Rainbow Rocket is a villainous team that appears in the [[Alola]] region. Members wear black uniforms that are similar to those worn by the original [[Team Rocket]], but the red "R" logo on the uniform's front has been replaced by a rainbow "R" logo. Their leader is Giovanni.

====In the games====
Team Rainbow Rocket's intentions are to create an army of [[Ultra Beast]]s in order to conquer all the worlds. The group is led by [[Giovanni]], who has recruited the leaders of other villainous teams from alternate universes where they were successful in their plans, including [[Archie]] of [[Team Aqua]], [[Maxie]] of [[Team Magma]], [[Cyrus]] of [[Team Galactic]], [[Ghetsis]] of [[Team Plasma]], and [[Lysandre]] of [[Team Flare]]. [[Faba]] of the [[Aether Foundation]] also assists in Team Rainbow Rocket's Goals.

===[[Team Yell]]===
[[File:Sword Shield Team Yell Grunt.png|thumb|250px|Team Yell Grunts]]
Team Yell is the villainous team of the [[Galar]] region. The grunts' black-and-pink uniforms are inspired by {{wp|Football hooliganism|football hooligans}} and punks; and consist of sneakers, pranks, tank tops, vests, and gloves. Many of their clothing articles are ripped/torn or embellished with spikes and studs. The grunts also wear face paint and dyed or painted hair. Their symbol is a stylized, upside-down Y, forming an eye tattoo or a claw, though it also closely resembles their signature Y-shaped {{wp|vuvuzela}}. Their captain is [[Piers]], who formed it as a fan club for his younger sister [[Marnie]].

====In the games====
Unlike most evil teams, Team Yell's intentions, while similar to those of Team Skull (who also have a history of disrupting events), are not entirely evil; they are simply devoted fans of [[Marnie]]. The grunts, however, tend to take things further than Piers intended, since they rudely try to prevent other Trainers from continuing with their League Challenge, so that Marnie can become Champion.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Yell#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}
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==Side series==
===[[Cipher]]===
[[File:Cipher Peon.png|thumb|220px|A Cipher Peon]]
====In the games====
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, this group aimed to turn every Pokémon in the world into [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Their leader in Colosseum was [[Mayor Es Cade|Evice]], and their leader in XD: Gale of Darkness was [[Greevil]].

====In the manga====
Cipher has appeared in two manga adaptations: [[Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo]] and [[Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers]].

===[[Team Snagem]]===
====In the games====
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD, this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the [[Snag Machine]]. In both games, their leader was [[Gonzap]].

==Spin-off games==
===[[Team Great Rocket]]===
====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], this team is located in the [[Trading Card Game Islands]]. They attempt to steal the [[Legendary Cards]] of the [[Grand Master]]s. Led by [[King Biruritchi]], they take over [[TCG Island]] and kidnap several of the [[Club Master]]s.

===[[Go-Rock Squad]]===
[[File:Go Rock Squad grunts.png|thumb|220px|Go-Rock Grunts]]
====In the games====
In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, this team attempts to capture the [[Legendary beasts]] with their own version of the [[Capture Styler]].

====In the manga====
In [[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]], the [[Go-Rock Quads]] captured {{p|Deoxys}} and used it against the Rangers [[Lunick]] and [[Solana]]. They controlled Deoxys and changed its formes by the use of their instruments.
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===[[Team Meanies]]===
[[File:Team Meanies anime.png|thumb|220px|Team Meanies in the anime]]
====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] along with its [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|remake]], Team Meanies is the enemy team. They harass the player and their partner many times, including stealing their personal rescue missions and attacking them. Eventually, the player has to rescue one of the members, and the leader of the team asks for help.

====In the anime====
Team Meanies appeared in the Mystery Dungeon anime short ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''. Like in the games, they are the enemy team to [[Team Go-Getters]].
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==={{mdc|Team Skull}}===
[[File:Team Skull art.png|thumb|220px|Team Skull]]
====In the games====
Team Skull is a team of Pokémon in the second pair of Mystery Dungeon games. It is made up of {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Koffing}}, and {{p|Zubat}}. They frequently harass the player's team, until [[Brine Cave]], where Skuntank is injured. The two teams finally make up, and Team Skull is never seen again.

====In the anime====
Team Skull has not appeared in the anime.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team=====
Only Koffing and Zubat have appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team.
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===[[Team Dim Sun]]===
====In the games====
[[File:Dim Sun Grunts.png|thumb|right|200px|Team Dim Sun minions]]
In {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, this team attempts to control all Pokémon in [[Almia]] Region. [[Blake Hall]], their head, intends to force all the Pokémon in [[Almia]] to produce limitless energy for his company, the Altru Inc.
=====[[Team Debonairs]]=====
This team appears after the player has beaten the game and plays the special mission "Liberate the Tower." This team consists of ex-members of Team Dim Sun with their leader being [[Kincaid]], one of Team Dim Sum's ex-admins.
====In the manga====
Team Dim Sun appears in [[Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic]]. Their ultimate goal is to take control over {{p|Darkrai}} via the {{DL|The King of Almia and the Three Princes|Shadow Crystal}}.

===[[Phobos Battalion]]===
====In the games====
Phobos Battalion are the enemies in {{g|Trozei!}}. Their goal is to steal Pokémon to use their energy and power up a secret weapon called the Phobosphere. Their leader is Baron Phobos.

====In the manga====
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===[[Pokémon Pinchers]]===
[[File:Pokémon Pinchers.png|thumb|right|200px|Male and female Pokémon pinchers]]
====In the games====
The Pokémon Pinchers are a villainous team based in the [[Oblivia]] region, appearing in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}. Their leaders are the [[Societea]], four people who wish to extend their lives with the Golden Armor and rule the world.

====In the anime====
Two Pinchers and [[Red Eyes]] were seen in anime special ''{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|anime special}}''.

====In the manga====
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===[[Team GO Rocket]]===

====In the games====
Team GO Rocket is a villainous team in pursuit evil and the exploitation of Pokémon. In {{g|GO}}, Their objective is to invade [[PokéStop]]s for their resources by using [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow Pokémon]] in [[Trainer Battle (GO)|Trainer Battle]]s to defend their claims. Like in the core series games, [[Giovanni]] is their leader.

===[[Team Break]]===
====In the games====
Team Break is a villainous team in the [[Pasio]] region, appearing in {{g|Masters}}. Their goal is to steal strong Pokémon from other trainers and sabotage the [[Pokémon Masters League]]. Its members wear masks that resemble the team's logo turned sideways.
====In the anime====
[[File:Team Break Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Team Break in the anime]]
Team Break briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]] in a montage.
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==Trivia==
*In [[Generation VI]], the final battle against a villainous team's Boss takes place on a background that differs from the actual location and reflects the Team's name.
**For [[Lysandre]], the background is a fiery area resembling a Sun's corona, whereas the actual location was [[Team Flare Secret HQ]].
**For [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]], the background resembles a whirlpool or a volcano, respectively, while both battles take place in the [[Seafloor Cavern]]. Even if water and magma are featured in the chamber they are faced, they are battled on solid land. For the purposes of {{cat|moves that vary with environment}} and {{p|Burmy}}, it is treated as the default plain terrain.
*So far, [[Team Break]] is the only villainous team (excluding [[Team Meanies]] and [[Team Skull (Mystery Dungeon)|Team Skull]]) without a leader and/or admins.

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'''Villainous teams''', referred to officially as '''villainous organizations''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|悪|あく}}の{{tt|組織|きそしき}}''' ''villainous organizations'') or '''sinister organizations''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|敵組織|てきそしき}}''' ''villainous organizations''; officially ''secret teams''), are {{wp|organized crime}} groups which serve as the main antagonists in the storylines of [[Pokémon games]]. Whatever their goals in their respective games, one thing they all have in common is that they plan on achieving their results through the misuse of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Their names generally follow the pattern '''Team ~''' (Japanese: '''{{j|～団}}''' ''-dan'').

==Comparisons==
Villainous teams in the [[core series]] have many aspects in common. Their structure generally includes, in order of rank, a leader, one or more admins and a number of anonymous grunts. Some teams have additional levels of authority within them, such as [[Team Flare]]'s scientists, as well as additional members and associated individuals who do not fit into the hierarchy at all, such as [[Gladion]], who works with [[Team Skull]].

Aside from {{game|Emerald}}, each core series game has only one team acting in a villainous capacity. Typically, the player character encounters the villainous team many times over the course of their adventure. Typically, they first encounter grunts early in the game, often involved in a small act of villainy unrelated to the team's broader goals. As the player's adventure continues, they meet more of the team's members and uncover more of its secrets and aims, culminating in one or more encounters with the team's boss. Finally, toward the end of the game, the player foils the team's scheme. In most games — with the exception of {{game|Black and White|s}} — this happens before the end of the player's journey to the [[Pokémon League]].

The above refers to the core series games; however, other canons, such as the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, have created very different interpretations of villainous teams.

==Core series==
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===[[Team Rocket]]===
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket Grunt.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket Grunts]]
Team Rocket is the villainous team of the [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] regions. The grunts wear black costumes and have a red "R" as their crest. Many variations of the costume have been seen. Their leader is [[Giovanni]].

====In the games====
In [[Generation I]], Team Rocket often worked to gain money, through methods such as burglary and selling [[Fossil]]s. Their plans culminated in a hostile takeover of the [[Silph Co.]] building in [[Saffron City]]. The gang based their operations in the hidden basement of the [[Celadon Game Corner]].

Initially, [[Giovanni]] was the leader of the [[Viridian Gym]]. After being defeated by {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}}, he resigned his position and disappeared to train further. Team Rocket was disbanded at this time, but isolated groups still operated in the [[Sevii Islands]] until they were made aware of Giovanni's departure.

For three years, Team Rocket appeared to be gone completely. However, an underground movement, led by executives from the [[Sevii Islands]], developed in the [[Johto]] region. As usual, it began with crimes committed to earn money, such as selling {{p|Slowpoke}} tails at outrageous prices.

As the Johto Team Rocket grew in size, scientists within the group studied radio waves and how they might be used to control Pokémon. From a former ninja base in [[Mahogany Town]], their experiments affected the {{p|Magikarp}} at the [[Lake of Rage]], causing the Pokémon to evolve unnaturally. Although the experiment was stopped by [[Lance]], Team Rocket soon took over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], intending to use its transmitter to affect Pokémon nationwide.

Before putting their plan into action, however, Team Rocket used the tower to instead attempt to contact Giovanni, hoping he would hear their message and return. This gave {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} enough time to infiltrate the besieged Goldenrod and defeat Team Rocket's executives, who again disbanded the group. Some time later, a time traveling Ethan/Lyra from the future fought Giovanni while their present-day counterpart watched the fight. Giovanni vanished after the fight, and Ethan/Lyra returned to their time.

====In the anime====
Team Rocket has appeared in almost every episode since [[EP002|the second]], usually as the bumbling trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, though at times {{an|Giovanni}} as well as other members, such as [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]], have appeared. Giovanni made separate attempts to take over [[Kanto]] and [[Unova]], failing both times.

====In the manga====
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=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Rocket#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}
Team Rocket first appear in Pokémon Adventures, when {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} are pursuing {{p|Mew}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. They are led by {{adv|Giovanni}}, who is portrayed in a much more sinister light than in the anime or games, as with Team Rocket on a whole.

This canon's depiction of Gym Leaders is different from that of the games and anime, who generally depict [[Gym Leader]]s as valiant. In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, the three most prominent members of Team Rocket, collectively referred to as the [[Team Rocket Triad]], are [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Lt. Surge]]. Like the other villainous trios, two members of the Team Rocket Triad (Sabrina and Lt. Surge) are true to their original calling (though as opposed to the other villainous trios, for them it is being Gym Leaders, not being members of their Team), while one goes his own way, that being Koga.

For a short time, [[Blaine]] worked for Team Rocket, making 5 out of the 8 [[Gym Leader#Indigo League|Kanto Leaders]] Rocket-affiliated at some point in their life.

As in the games, Giovanni later disbands Team Rocket and shuns the Team Rocket Triad, and the four of them go their separate ways. Team Rocket make a brief comeback aboard the S.S. Aqua, but they are on the whole unsuccessful. Later, however, [[Pryce]], under the guise of the [[Masked Man]], reforms Team Rocket for his own uses. At this point, his most prominent members are [[Carl]], [[Sham]], [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. Pryce plans to use Team Rocket to gain control of {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and eventually {{p|Celebi}}, and through that control time in order to save his {{p|Lapras}}'s parents. After {{adv|Gold}} convinces him to cease his villainous ways, he too disbands Team Rocket.

In the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, Giovanni once again reforms Team Rocket, the most notable members now being the [[Three Beasts]] of Team Rocket. The main aim for Team Rocket is to reunite Giovanni with his son {{adv|Silver}} through the use of {{adv|Deoxys}}. Like the other villainous trios, two of the Beasts remain true to their original calling as Rockets, those being [[Orm]] and [[Sird]], while the other, [[Carr]], goes his own way. In this arc, Silver is intended to inherit Team Rocket, but he instead shuns it.

In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, it was revealed that Carr had taken over Team Rocket and gathered the remaining troops together. His reign of power comes to an abrupt end, however, as the organization is then taken over by the four {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executives}}, who intend to gather all the [[Plate]]s and use them to control {{p|Arceus}}. With the unknowing help of Gold, {{adv|Crystal}}, and Silver, the Rocket Executives manage to enter the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], where Arceus recreates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, which [[Archer]] intends to be an invincible army for Giovanni. However, when Giovanni arrives with [[Lance]] and Pryce, it is revealed that the battle of the three [[Legendary Pokémon]] would cause the destruction of both Johto and [[Sinnoh]], as foreseen by Pryce when he was trapped in the time stream. Thanks to Gold opening up to [[Togebo]], Arceus soon calms down the Legendary Pokémon, sending them back to their respective realms. As a reward of his good deed, Celebi then cures Giovanni of his long-time illness, allowing him to return to lead Team Rocket and its rebuilding. Silver still doesn't approve his father's criminal life, intending to stop Team Rocket and convince his father of the error of his ways one day by himself.

===[[Team Aqua]]===
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Team Aqua Grunts.png|thumb|250px|Team Aqua Grunts]]
Team Aqua is one of two villainous teams of the [[Hoenn]] region. The grunts wear blue costumes that look like {{wp|pirate}} outfits. They have a skull-and-bones-like "A" as their crest. Their leader is [[Archie]]. Team Aqua tries to expand the ocean and awaken {{p|Kyogre}}.

====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Sapphire]] (and its remake, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire]]), their main goal is to reduce the landmass of the [[Hoenn]] region. They are first encountered in [[Petalburg Woods]] and a grunt is fought. After earning the {{Badge|Stone}}, the same grunt is seen fleeing to the [[Rusturf Tunnel]], and had kidnapped [[Peeko]]. Later, they are seen [[Slateport City]]'s [[Oceanic Museum]], attempting to steal the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods]] from [[Captain Stern]]. Later, they steal a [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]] in [[Meteor Falls]], and use it to try to cause [[Mt. Chimney]] to become dormant. After being defeated, they aren't seen again until the player reaches the [[Weather Institute]], where a group of grunts led by [[Shelly]] are looking for information about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} and the weather Pokémon {{p|Castform}}. Soon after, they are seen at [[Mt. Pyre]], and succeed in stealing the [[Red Orb]] (Blue Orb in Alpha Sapphire). They then return to [[Slateport City]] to steal the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] that Captain Stern built. They are seen and fought at their [[Team Aqua Hideout|hideout]] near [[Lilycove City]], which cannot be accessed until after earning the {{Badge|Mind}} in Sapphire, and they then travel to the [[Seafloor Cavern]] with the orb to awaken Kyogre.

In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] and its remake, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]], they help the player defeat Team Magma.

In {{game|Emerald}}, a single grunt is encountered in [[Petalburg Woods]] with a second encounter ending in [[Rusturf Tunnel]]. As a group, they are first seen at [[Slateport City]]'s [[Oceanic Museum]], attempting to steal the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods]] from [[Captain Stern]]. At [[Meteor Falls]] they cause [[Team Magma]] to flee. They are seen fighting Team Magma at Mt. Chimney. Later, they are seen again when the player reaches the [[Weather Institute]], where a group of grunts led by [[Shelly]] are looking for information about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} and the weather Pokémon {{p|Castform}}. Soon after, they are seen at [[Mt. Pyre]], and succeed in stealing the [[Red Orb]]. They then steal the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] that Captain Stern built. They are seen and fought at their [[Team Aqua Hideout|hideout]] near [[Lilycove City]]. After many grunts and [[Aqua Admin Matt|Matt]] are defeated, they are seen traveling to the [[Seafloor Cavern]] with the Red Orb to awaken Kyogre. After defeating many grunts and [[Shelly]], Archie is seen awakening Kyogre, but it flees, and is fought and defeated by the player. Archie and [[Maxie]] are seen in [[Sootopolis City]] until {{p|Rayquaza}} stops the fight between Kyogre and {{p|Groudon}}. After this, the two leaders are seen returning the respective orbs to Mt. Pyre.

====In the anime====
Team Aqua made their first appearance in ''[[AG017|Stairway to Devon]]''.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Aqua#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

===[[Team Magma]]===
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Team Magma Grunts.png|thumb|250px|Team Magma Grunts]]
Team Magma is one of two villainous teams of the [[Hoenn]] region. The grunts wear red jumpsuit outfits, which have been variously interpreted to look like {{wp|Ninja}} costumes or similar to an imp. They have a stylized "M", appearing like a volcano, as their team's signature crest. Their leader is [[Maxie]]. Team Magma attempts to wake {{p|Groudon}} and expand the land area of the world.

====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] (and its remake, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]]), their main goal is to increase the landmass of the [[Hoenn]] region. They are first encountered in [[Petalburg Woods]], and a grunt is fought. After earning the {{Badge|Stone}}, the same grunt is seen fleeing to the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] and had kidnapped Peeko. Later, they are encountered at [[Slateport City]]'s [[Oceanic Museum]], attempting to steal the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods]] from [[Captain Stern]]. Later, they steal a [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]] in [[Meteor Falls]], and use it to try to cause Mt. Chimney to erupt. After being defeated, they aren't seen again until the player reaches the [[Weather Institute]], where a group of grunts led by [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]] in Ruby or [[Tabitha]] in Omega Ruby are looking for information about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Groudon}} and the weather Pokémon {{p|Castform}}. Soon after, they are seen at [[Mt. Pyre]], and succeed in stealing the [[Blue Orb]] (Red Orb in Omega Ruby). They then steal the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] that Captain Stern built. They are seen and fought at their [[Team Magma Hideout|hideout]] in [[Lilycove City]], which cannot be accessed after earning the {{Badge|Mind}} in Ruby, and they then travel to the [[Seafloor Cavern]] with the orb to awaken Groudon.

In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Sapphire]] (and its remake, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire]]), they help the player defeat Team Aqua.

In {{game|Emerald}}, Team Magma is first seen in Meteor Falls, but flee when [[Archie]] and [[Team Aqua]] appear. Like in Ruby and Omega Ruby, they steal the meteorite. They are first fought at Mt. Chimney, and this is the first time [[Tabitha]] and [[Maxie]] are fought. After fighting Team Aqua, who successfully stole the Red Orb, at Mt. Pyre, the player obtains the [[Magma Emblem]], which was dropped by a grunt when Team Magma stole the Blue Orb, and accesses the [[Magma Hideout (Jagged Pass)|hideout]]. However, in this game, it's located in [[Jagged Pass]] instead of being near Lilycove City in Ruby and Omega Ruby. After defeating many grunts and Tabitha, the player witnesses Maxie awaken Groudon, but it flees, and they then fight Maxie for the second time. After earning the Mind Badge, they are fought at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] for the last time. After defeating a few grunts, the player teams up with [[Steven Stone]] and defeat Maxie and Tabitha in a Double Battle. They are also seen after Archie awakens Kyogre in the Seafloor Cavern and is defeated by the player. The two leaders are in [[Sootopolis City]] until {{p|Rayquaza}} stops the fight between Kyogre and Groudon. After that, they are seen returning the respective orbs to Mt. Pyre.

====In the anime====
Team Magma made their first appearance in ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]''.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Magma#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

===[[Team Galactic]]===
[[File:Diamond Pearl Team Galactic Grunts.png|thumb|250px|Team Galactic Grunts]]
Team Galactic is the villainous team of the [[Sinnoh]] region. Galactic Grunts wear black and white jumpsuits that vaguely resemble spacesuits and wear their hair in teal bowl cuts. Their leader is [[Cyrus]], who wishes to create a new universe by awakening {{p|Dialga}} and{{tt|*|Pokémon Platinum Version}}/or{{tt|*|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}} {{p|Palkia}}. Their team's crest is a stylized letter "G" (possibly resembling a spiral galaxy). Whereas the other teams usually have large logos on their uniforms, Team Galactic's logos are small, being barely visible on their battle sprites.

====In the games====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Cyrus wishes to recreate the {{pkmn|universe}} in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, the leader is still Cyrus, but this time, he tries to summon both Dialga and Palkia to create a world without spirit. In Platinum, [[Charon]] is also present.

In Platinum, once the player has access to [[Stark Mountain]], [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] are seen at Stark Mountain with Charon attempting to use the power of {{p|Heatran}}, but after being defeated, they leave the team, and Charon is arrested, leaving [[Saturn]] as the only Team Galactic Commander still part of the team.

====In the anime====
[[Saturn]], along with two grunts, appeared in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', though it was just a brief cameo at the end of the episode. Here, they commissioned Team Rocket to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] and frame [[Nando]] for the crime. At the end, Team Galactic commented that Team Rocket did a lousy job at it. This was not revealed until their next appearance, ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''. Saturn tried to locate the {{p|Unown}} and control them using a cube with an {{p|Arceus}} pattern. [[Cyrus]], [[Mars]], and [[Jupiter]] later appeared in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'' with Saturn.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Galactic#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

=====Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!=====
Like in the games, the team is led by [[Cyrus]]. The team essentially has the same goal as in the games, but it was possible that the {{tc|Commander}}s did not know about the absolute plan of their leader, since Mars was shocked when Cyrus revealed that his ultimate goal was to create the universe and all of its life fully anew. [[Hareta]], with the help of [[Mitsumi]], a former member, and the Gym Leaders, managed to stop him. Later, [[Charon]] became the new leader and tried to capture {{p|Heatran}}. [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] left on a search to find Cyrus and were treated as deserters.

One of the most distinctive characters of the team is [[B-2]], a grunt who has swollen buttocks due to Hareta biting him when they first met.

===[[Team Plasma]]===
[[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|left|250px|Team Plasma Grunts as they appear in Black and White, as well as the ones who follow N in Black 2 and White 2]]
[[File:Black 2 White 2 Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|250px|The Team Plasma Grunts following Colress as they appear in Black 2 and White 2]]
Team Plasma is the villainous team of the [[Unova]] region. Originally, the grunts wore a costume that resembles a {{wp|knight}}'s armor, while the [[Seven Sages]] wore robes. Their objective is to separate [[human]]ity from Pokémon. Their leader is [[N]], although the team is being used to further the goals of his adopted father, [[Ghetsis]]. After this is discovered, the members of Team Plasma that support Ghetsis change their uniform to be more similar to pirates, while those that support N remain in the old uniform. Their crest is the letters P and Z combined together, looking like the {{wp|Chi Rho}}.

====In the games====
Team Plasma appears in various locations. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, their leader, N, is encountered very early in the game and is battled in many of Team Plasma's appearances. Eventually, N is able to gain control of {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}, and defeats the champion [[Alder]]. After the player captures the other [[Legendary Pokémon]] and defeats N, Ghetsis reveals his true plans, battling the hero himself. After his defeat and arrest, [[Looker]] will ask the player to help him round up the remaining [[Seven Sages|Sages]].

In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, Team Plasma has split into two different factions. One of the factions consists of the few members of Team Plasma that are still loyal to N. The other faction, known as the new Team Plasma, is led by [[Colress]]. This faction is not attempting to release Pokémon, but instead take over Unova. They intend to accomplish this new goal by freezing the region and stealing all of the region's Pokémon. Having escaped from custody, Ghetsis once again reveals himself to be the true mastermind behind Team Plasma's actions.

The reformed members and N help the player against new Team Plasma, culminating in the defeat of Colress and Ghetsis — the latter controlling {{p|Kyurem}}. Following this, Colress officially disbands Team Plasma, retiring to [[P2 Laboratory]]. Ghetsis, having snapped and lost heart upon seeing his plans foiled, is taken away by the [[Shadow Triad]], never to be seen again.

====In the anime====
Team Plasma's [[BW023 (unaired)|debut]] [[BW024 (unaired)|episodes]] were postponed due to the {{wp|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} in Japan and were later retconned out of continuity. Their proper debut was in the ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Best Wishes Season 2: Episode N]]'' arc, but in their new outfits.

N debuted at the end of ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'' and was properly introduced in the [[BW110|next episode]]. Colress, with some other [[Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|grunts]], first appeared in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'' experimenting with wild Pokémon. Ghetsis made his proper appearance  in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]''. [[Anthea and Concordia]] made their debut at the end of the episode rescuing N from Team Plasma. The Seven Sages appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''. Like in the [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|games]], Team Plasma's plan is to use the strength of Pokémon and use it to take over the [[Unova]] region.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Plasma#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

===[[Team Flare]]===
[[File:XY Team Flare Grunts.png|thumb|250px|Team Flare Grunts]]
Team Flare is the villainous team of the Kalos region. The grunts' uniform is a mafia styled red suit, while Admins wear more stylized white suits and Scientists wear red suits of varying designs. Their leader is [[Lysandre]]. Their symbol is a flaming letter F.

====In the games====
At first, Team Flare's goal is claimed to be making the world "beautiful" with style and lots of money. Despite their claims, several grunts and even their leader [[Lysandre]] confirm that they seek a world benefiting only those within Team Flare, disregarding anybody else. Team Flare attempted to make money by stealing and selling [[Fossil]]s. They also siphoned energy from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], and later on stole [[Poké Ball]]s from the [[Poké Ball Factory]].

It is eventually revealed that Team Flare's true plan is to use the ancient Ultimate Weapon in order to obliterate all life except themselves and start anew, as Lysandre no longer sees a bright future for the current society — which, in his words, has grown to an unsustainable level and is doomed by "unproductive fools" consuming the planet's limited resources. At this point, it is explained that all their actions were preparations to this goal: the energy from the Power Plant was needed to reactivate the weapon, and the large number of Pokémon was needed to feed it, as it is powered by their life energies.

After the player has defeated the Elite Four and the Champion, the player is tasked by [[Looker]] to help him solve a series of crimes related to a person known as [[Emma|Essentia]], which would be revealed to be the result of experiments by [[Xerosic]], one of Team Flare's scientists.

====In the anime====
The first appearance of a Team Flare member was in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', where Lysandre made an appearance at Lysandre Labs, monitoring the Mega Evolution energy [[Alain]] had accumulated. He appears again in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', where he interrupted Alain and {{Steven}}'s battle.

In the anime, Team Flare hatches a plan to capture the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Zygarde}}, which is first revealed in ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]''. However, they fail in doing so as it escapes. The team are after two of the Zygarde Cores, code-named [[Squishy|Z1]] and [[Z2]]. In ''[[XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]'', Team Flare were able to locate Z2 while it and Z1 were communicating, and Mable and Aliana proceeded to go after Z2. After discovering that Z1 had joined {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, they began following the group to capture it, and were seen on numerous occasions. Team Flare Admins, along with [[Xerosic]], began their experiments on an island using the power of Zygarde Cells to mutate trees, which Xerosic declared was a success. Locating Z2, Aliana and Mable, along with Team Flare Grunts, were able to capture Z2 with the help of [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, allowing Xerosic to later experiment on it.

In ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', on the night before the [[Lumiose Conference]]'s final round, Team Flare, reaching the final stages of their plan, made their way to the [[Lumiose Gym]] to begin setting up their equipment. At the end of ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', Lysandre arrived at the Lumiose Gym and ordered Z2 to show him its power as he put his plan into motion. In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Lysandre televised a message to the citizens of Kalos, describing his plan to create a new, beautiful world by destroying the one they currently live in. Team Flare's plot was ultimately foiled in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', after Z2 was freed from its control and Team Flare's [[Giant Rock]] destroyed. Lysandre's fate was unclear after he was engulfed in the same explosion that destroyed the Giant Rock, while the other members were eventually arrested.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{main|Team Flare#In the Pokémon Adventures manga}}

===[[Team Skull]]===
[[File:Sun Moon Team Skull Grunt.png|thumb|250px|Team Skull Grunts]]
Team Skull is the primary villainous team of the [[Alola]] region. The grunts' black-and-white uniforms are inspired by street gangs, and consist of sneakers, shorts, wrist bands, tank tops, bandannas used to cover the lower face, and berets that resemble the tops of skulls. Their symbol is a stylized letter S in the shape of a skull, which is worn as a medallion. Their leader is [[Guzma]].

====In the games====
Team Skull's intentions are to simply make enough money to survive. They have a history of disrupting [[island challenge]] events. The team's leader, [[Guzma]], once attempted the island challenge and failed. He is acquainted with [[Professor Kukui]]. [[Plumeria]], an Admin, is considered the "big sister" of the team and cares for the grunts, calling them her "cute, dumb brothers and sisters". It is eventually revealed by some of their members that the organization is composed of other people who also failed their island challenge. Their enforcer, [[Gladion]], is the son of Aether President [[Lusamine]] and joined their team to become stronger, though the grunts do not consider him a real member of their team. Their base is located in [[Po Town]].

====In the anime====
Team Skull debuted in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', where three of their grunts, [[Tupp]], [[Zipp]], and [[Rapp]], challenged [[Kiawe]] to a Pokémon battle, threatening to steal his {{p|Charizard}}. {{Ash}} and {{an|Kiawe}} teamed up to defeat the grunts, with Kiawe defeating all of the grunts' Pokémon with his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}'s Z-Move. Since then, they have made semi-regular appearances in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', especially Tupp, Zipp, and Rapp.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
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===[[Team Rainbow Rocket]]===
[[File:Rainbow Rocket Grunts Concept.png|thumb|250px|Team Rainbow Rocket Grunts]]
Team Rainbow Rocket is a villainous team that appears in the [[Alola]] region. Members wear black uniforms that are similar to those worn by the original [[Team Rocket]], but the red "R" logo on the uniform's front has been replaced by a rainbow "R" logo. Their leader is Giovanni.

====In the games====
Team Rainbow Rocket's intentions are to create an army of [[Ultra Beast]]s in order to conquer all the worlds. The group is led by [[Giovanni]], who has recruited the leaders of other villainous teams from alternate universes where they were successful in their plans, including [[Archie]] of [[Team Aqua]], [[Maxie]] of [[Team Magma]], [[Cyrus]] of [[Team Galactic]], [[Ghetsis]] of [[Team Plasma]], and [[Lysandre]] of [[Team Flare]]. [[Faba]] of the [[Aether Foundation]] also assists in Team Rainbow Rocket's Goals.

===[[Team Yell]]===
[[File:Sword Shield Team Yell Grunt.png|thumb|250px|Team Yell Grunts]]
Team Yell is the villainous team of the [[Galar]] region. The grunts' black-and-pink uniforms are inspired by {{wp|Football hooliganism|football hooligans}} and punks; and consist of sneakers, pranks, tank tops, vests, and gloves. Many of their clothing articles are ripped/torn or embellished with spikes and studs. The grunts also wear face paint and dyed or painted hair. Their symbol is a stylized, upside-down Y, forming an eye tattoo or a claw, though it also closely resembles their signature Y-shaped {{wp|vuvuzela}}. Their captain is [[Piers]], who formed it as a fan club for his younger sister [[Marnie]].

====In the games====
Unlike most evil teams, Team Yell's intentions, while similar to those of Team Skull (who also have a history of disrupting events), are not entirely evil; they are simply devoted fans of [[Marnie]]. The grunts, however, tend to take things further than Piers intended, since they rudely try to prevent other Trainers from continuing with their League Challenge, so that Marnie can become Champion.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
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==Side series==
===[[Cipher]]===
[[File:Cipher Peon.png|thumb|220px|A Cipher Peon]]
====In the games====
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, this group aimed to turn every Pokémon in the world into [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Their leader in Colosseum was [[Mayor Es Cade|Evice]], and their leader in XD: Gale of Darkness was [[Greevil]].

====In the manga====
Cipher has appeared in two manga adaptations: [[Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo]] and [[Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers]].

===[[Team Snagem]]===
====In the games====
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD, this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the [[Snag Machine]]. In both games, their leader was [[Gonzap]].

==Spin-off games==
===[[Team Great Rocket]]===
====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], this team is located in the [[Trading Card Game Islands]]. They attempt to steal the [[Legendary Cards]] of the [[Grand Master]]s. Led by [[King Biruritchi]], they take over [[TCG Island]] and kidnap several of the [[Club Master]]s.

===[[Go-Rock Squad]]===
[[File:Go Rock Squad grunts.png|thumb|220px|Go-Rock Grunts]]
====In the games====
In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, this team attempts to capture the [[Legendary beasts]] with their own version of the [[Capture Styler]].

====In the manga====
In [[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]], the [[Go-Rock Quads]] captured {{p|Deoxys}} and used it against the Rangers [[Lunick]] and [[Solana]]. They controlled Deoxys and changed its formes by the use of their instruments.
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===[[Team Meanies]]===
[[File:Team Meanies anime.png|thumb|220px|Team Meanies in the anime]]
====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] along with its [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|remake]], Team Meanies is the enemy team. They harass the player and their partner many times, including stealing their personal rescue missions and attacking them. Eventually, the player has to rescue one of the members, and the leader of the team asks for help.

====In the anime====
Team Meanies appeared in the Mystery Dungeon anime short ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''. Like in the games, they are the enemy team to [[Team Go-Getters]].
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==={{mdc|Team Skull}}===
[[File:Team Skull art.png|thumb|220px|Team Skull]]
====In the games====
Team Skull is a team of Pokémon in the second pair of Mystery Dungeon games. It is made up of {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Koffing}}, and {{p|Zubat}}. They frequently harass the player's team, until [[Brine Cave]], where Skuntank is injured. The two teams finally make up, and Team Skull is never seen again.

====In the anime====
Team Skull has not appeared in the anime.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team=====
Only Koffing and Zubat have appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team.
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===[[Team Dim Sun]]===
====In the games====
[[File:Dim Sun Grunts.png|thumb|right|200px|Team Dim Sun minions]]
In {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, this team attempts to control all Pokémon in [[Almia]] Region. [[Blake Hall]], their head, intends to force all the Pokémon in [[Almia]] to produce limitless energy for his company, the Altru Inc.
=====[[Team Debonairs]]=====
This team appears after the player has beaten the game and plays the special mission "Liberate the Tower." This team consists of ex-members of Team Dim Sun with their leader being [[Kincaid]], one of Team Dim Sum's ex-admins.
====In the manga====
Team Dim Sun appears in [[Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic]]. Their ultimate goal is to take control over {{p|Darkrai}} via the {{DL|The King of Almia and the Three Princes|Shadow Crystal}}.

===[[Phobos Battalion]]===
====In the games====
Phobos Battalion are the enemies in {{g|Trozei!}}. Their goal is to steal Pokémon to use their energy and power up a secret weapon called the Phobosphere. Their leader is Baron Phobos.

====In the manga====
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===[[Pokémon Pinchers]]===
[[File:Pokémon Pinchers.png|thumb|right|200px|Male and female Pokémon pinchers]]
====In the games====
The Pokémon Pinchers are a villainous team based in the [[Oblivia]] region, appearing in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}. Their leaders are the [[Societea]], four people who wish to extend their lives with the Golden Armor and rule the world.

====In the anime====
Two Pinchers and [[Red Eyes]] were seen in anime special ''{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|anime special}}''.

====In the manga====
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===[[Team GO Rocket]]===

====In the games====
Team GO Rocket is a villainous team in pursuit evil and the exploitation of Pokémon. In {{g|GO}}, Their objective is to invade [[PokéStop]]s for their resources by using [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow Pokémon]] in [[Trainer Battle (GO)|Trainer Battle]]s to defend their claims. Like in the core series games, [[Giovanni]] is their leader.

===[[Team Break]]===
====In the games====
Team Break is a villainous team in the [[Pasio]] region, appearing in {{g|Masters}}. Their goal is to steal strong Pokémon from other trainers and sabotage the [[Pokémon Masters League]]. Its members wear masks that resemble the team's logo turned sideways.
====In the anime====
[[File:Team Break Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Team Break in the anime]]
Team Break briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]] in a montage.
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==Trivia==
*In [[Generation VI]], the final battle against a villainous team's Boss takes place on a background that differs from the actual location and reflects the Team's name.
**For [[Lysandre]], the background is a fiery area resembling a Sun's corona, whereas the actual location was [[Team Flare Secret HQ]].
**For [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]], the background resembles a whirlpool or a volcano, respectively, while both battles take place in the [[Seafloor Cavern]]. Even if water and magma are featured in the chamber they are faced, they are battled on solid land. For the purposes of {{cat|moves that vary with environment}} and {{p|Burmy}}, it is treated as the default plain terrain.
*So far, [[Team Break]] is the only villainous team (excluding [[Team Meanies]] and [[Team Skull (Mystery Dungeon)|Team Skull]]) without a leader and/or admins.

==In other languages==
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