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Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions

2010-08-28T01:18:50Z

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{{Samename|[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion|HeartGold & SoulSilver (TCG)}} {{Samename|[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion sometimes abbreviated as '''SS'''|EX Sandstorm (TCG)}}
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{{Infobox_game |
name = Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions |
boxart = [[File:Pokemon HeartGold Version box.jpg|200px]][[File:Pokemon SoulSilver Version box.jpg|200px]] |
caption = Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions' boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. |
category = RPG |
players = 1-5 players simultaneous |
release_date_ja = September 12, 2009 |
release_date_na = March 14, 2010 |
release_date_eu = March 26, 2010 April 2, 2010 ({{wp|Benelux}}) |
release_date_au = March 25, 2010 |
release_date_kr = February 4, 2010 |
publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
developer = [[Game Freak]] |
esrb = E for Everyone |
pegi = 3 |
staff = no |

stafflink = Staff of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver |
website_en = [http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com page] [http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/ Official Sub-site] |
website_ja = [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/hgss/ Pokémon.co.jp page] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ipkj/ Nintendo.co.jp page] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/ Official Japanese Sub-site] |
}}
{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
'''Pokémon HeartGold Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターハートゴールド''' ''Pocket Monsters HeartGold'') and '''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターソウルシルバー''' ''Pocket Monsters SoulSilver'') are paired [[Generation IV]] {{wp|video game remake|remake}}s of the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

Much like {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} revisited the [[Generation I]] story of [[Kanto]], HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of [[Johto]], with the player's starting area being [[New Bark Town]]. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. Some aspects exclusive to {{v2|Crystal}} are also included. Like FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto, such as [[Starters#Sinnoh|the Sinnoh starters]].

{{ga|Kris}}, despite being the female counterpart of {{ga|Ethan|Crystal's player character}}, is not included as the female player character, with a {{ga|Lyra|new character}} instead taking her place. Whether she is chosen to be the [[player character]] or not, this new character will still appear in the game. The unselected protagonist will take a pseudo-[[rival]] role similar to the unselected characters of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, February 4, 2010 in Korea, March 14, 2010 in North America, March 25, 2010 in Australia and March 26, 2010 in Europe (this excludes the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of Belgium due to an in-game save error, with the patched copies later released on April 2, 2010).

==Changes from Pokémon Gold and Silver==
===Aesthetic changes===
* The male [[player character]] receives a redesign and is now called {{ga|Ethan}}, while {{ga|Kris}} is replaced by a new female player character called {{ga|Lyra}}.
* All the game's music is rearranged to better utilize the DS's sound capabilities. A [[GB Sounds|key item]] allows the player to switch back and forth freely between the arranged soundtrack and original chiptune soundtrack.
* Ambient sound effects are used with greater frequency than in previous games; for example, running water, blowing wind and the player walking through grass will produce audible noises.
* The [[Pokégear]] has been redesigned. There are a range of skins that can be used and changed at the player's will.
* Much like Kanto's was for its remakes, Johto's Pokédex has been redesigned. Unlike Kanto's remakes, which contained the same [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|regional Pokédex]] as the originals, [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|the original regional Pokédex]] for Johto has been [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|slightly altered]], including several [[Generation IV]] evolutions for Pokémon found in Johto.
* An image of certain locations, like in {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, appears when entering the location. Some of these images change depending on the time of day while others change the image of the Pokémon obtainable at the location on the image at random.
* [[Team Rocket grunts]] are redesigned once again. Team Rocket's [[Executive]]s are also redesigned from Generation II, with four new ones appearing: [[Archer]], [[Arianna]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]]. Like [[Team Galactic]]'s [[Commander]]s followed a planetary naming scheme, the Executives are all named for various real-world rockets.
* {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} each have their own unique battle music, while the [[legendary beasts]] each use differently remixed versions of their battle theme from {{game|Crystal}}.
* All former {{DL|Berries (Generation II)|Berry}} trees have become [[Apricorn]] trees.
* [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, {{ga|Silver}}, and {{ga|Red}} have animated battle sprites and battle intros, as in {{v2|Platinum}}. Many [[Gym]]s have been redesigned as well, some with new puzzles.
* {{m|Rock Smash}}, previously a TM usable on the field in the originals, is now a full-fledged HM as it has been since [[Generation III]]. {{m|Defog}} loses its HM status to the returning {{m|Whirlpool}}.
* {{m|Rock Climb}}, despite it not being available prior to [[Generation IV]], continues to be {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} and requires the [[Viridian Gym]] badge. As a result, several caves and cliffs have markings which allow them to be scaled like in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* The [[Magnet Train]]'s tracks can be seen overhead on {{rt|32|Johto}}, as well as in [[Goldenrod City]] where the tracks were previously on street-level.
* [[Pal Park]] is located where the closed [[Kanto Safari Zone]] once stood in [[Fuchsia City]].
* The player can now see how many Kanto badges they have. In the original games, the player could only see how many Johto badges they had.
* [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Cianwood City]], while sharing a theme in Generation II, now feature separate remixed variations of the same theme.
* Some music in Kanto is changed, with [[Mt. Moon]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] changing their music to that which is used by of Johto's [[Union Cave]] and [[Ice Path]], respectively. Music in Cerulean City and Fuchsia City, as well as on [[Route]]s {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, rather than taking the theme used in Pewter City, Celadon City, and on {{rt|3|Kanto}} as they did in the original Generation II games, keep the theme used in Generation I and Generation III. The music used on {{rt|2|Kanto}}, however, is different from any previous generation; the Generation II theme, a remix of the Viridian Forest theme in Generation I, is used solely in Viridian Forest, while the theme used in Generation I and Generation III is, like in Generation II, only used on {{rt|1|Kanto}}. Route 2 instead uses the theme that first appears on {{rt|3|Kanto}}. [[Cinnabar Island]] also gets its own music, a remix of its original theme, instead of using the Saffron City theme.
* The Goldenrod City Radio Tower has an observation deck accessible via elevator. This replaces the second recording room.
* There are wind turbines standing in New Bark Town and on Route 14.
* When viewing the [[stats]] of a Pokémon outside of battle, one of the stat names will be light blue, indicating which stat is decreased by the Pokémon's [[nature]], and one will be red, indicating which stat is increased. If the Pokémon has a neutral nature, none of the stats will be colored.

===Location changes===
[[File:HGSS JohtoKanto.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], the accessible regions in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
* Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by Lyra/Ethan and her/his family.
* The {{jo|Battle Tower}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it the exact same {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} seen in Platinum.
* Two new routes, {{rt|47|Johto}} and {{rt|48|Johto}}, are introduced near [[Cianwood City]]. They lead to a new [[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]], as well as the [[Embedded Tower]] and the [[Cliff Cave]].
* [[Mt. Silver]] is much bigger and [[Viridian Forest]] is not cut down.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] remain as they were in Generation III (though [[Blaine]] still takes part of the Seafoam Islands), allowing the [[legendary Pokémon]] that live inside them to be battled. {{p|Moltres}}, formerly found in {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Mt. Ember]], can be found in Mt. Silver.
* The [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] takes a role similar to Sinnoh's [[Battleground]], where the rematches between the player and Gym Leaders take place.

===Gameplay changes===
* All 493 Pokémon are capable of [[walking Pokémon|following players]] similar to [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] in {{v2|Yellow}}. [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] is also retained. The player can interact with their Pokémon by pressing 'A', and can see how their Pokémon is feeling at the moment. In battle, like Yellow's Pikachu, they are sent out from the side of the screen, rather than from a Poké Ball, unless in certain situations, such as while riding the [[bicycle]], surfing, or going indoors with a large Pokémon.
* A new series of events precede encountering the [[version mascot]]s in both versions, and thus it is mandatory for the player to engage in battle with the version mascot in order to continue with the game and proceed to the [[Pokémon League]], similar to the plots of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. In the originals, it was completely optional to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* The five [[Kimono Girl]]s from [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theatre|the dance theatre]] in [[Ecruteak City]] now have a significant role in the game. During the player's adventure, he/she can meet each Kimono Girl at different points of the game where they will ask the player to do them a small favor. After receiving the [[Master Ball]] from [[Professor Elm]] and before meeting the [[version mascot]], each Kimono Girl tests the player with a battle. Once all five are defeated, they proceed to the [[Bell Tower]] (in HeartGold) and [[Whirl Islands]] (in SoulSilver) where they will perform a dance to summon {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}, respectively.
** As these events were not part of the plot of the originals, the Kimono Girls were to be battled earlier on in the game at the Ecruteak Dance Theatre in order to earn {{HM|03|Surf}} from a man once all five were defeated. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a mischievous [[Team Rocket]] [[Team Rocket grunts|grunt]] inside the theatre needs to be battled instead.
* [[Kurt]] and [[Apricorn]]s make a return to the series along with their respective [[Poké Ball]]s. Apricorns can now be carried by the player in their own [[bag]] with a new item, the [[Apricorn Case]]. The possibility of requesting Kurt for creating multiple Balls simultaneously like in {{v2|Crystal}} was not carried over to the remakes.
* While the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Rainbow Wing}} and {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Silver Wing}} only allow permission to climb the [[Bell Tower]] and enter Lugia's cave in the [[Whirl Islands]], respectively, the player cannot encounter their version's respective mascot until they obtain the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Clear Bell}} in HeartGold and the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Tidal Bell}} in SoulSilver. Since the Tidal Bell cannot be obtained in HeartGold and the Clear Bell cannot be obtained in SoulSilver, those items are not required in those versions to encounter the opposite mascot.
* Unlike [[Generation II]], new tasks are put in to complete that are now required to progress the story forward, such as obtaining the [[Radio Card]] for the Pokégear to be able to challenge [[Whitney]], and the Kimono Girls and version mascot event must be completed to challenge the Elite Four.
* The [[RageCandyBar]] is now a [[key item]]. This is likely to prevent the player from trading it to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, which does not have any item data for it.
* Similarly to the event {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Regigigas}}'s effect on Platinum, the [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] unlocks an event near the [[Ilex Forest]] [[Ilex Forest Shrine|Shrine]], where the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] can be obtained.
* The [[Pokémon storage system]], [[bag]], [[party]] interface, and the screen that pops up when pressing the ''Start'' or ''X'' buttons in the previous games all use the Nintendo DS's touch screen.
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] from other regions can be caught in the games. [[Hoenn]]'s legendaries, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, return in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, after Red has been defeated, and {{p|Rayquaza}} can be caught in both games if a Groudon from SoulSilver and a Kyogre from HeartGold are shown to Professor Oak. {{p|Latias}} (in HeartGold) or {{p|Latios}} (in SoulSilver) can be found roaming in [[Kanto]] later in the game after speaking to [[Steven Stone]]. The [[legendary birds]] can also be found in certain locations in Kanto while {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found at [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Cynthia]] makes an appearance in an event involving {{p|Arceus}}. This takes place in an area accessed from the [[Ruins of Alph]] that is far to the north, named the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]. This event allows players to obtain either {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} at level 1. The only way to obtain the [[Griseous Orb]] and Origin Forme Giratina in this game is to choose Giratina during this event.
* The [[Enigma Stone]] is an event key item that features a use similar to that of the [[Eon Ticket]]. It can allow other Eon Pokémon to be encountered (i.e. Latios in HeartGold and Latias in SoulSilver, respectively).
* {{m|Headbutt}}ing trees to locate certain Pokémon makes its return. However, this time it can also be used to collect Pokémon from [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] after the [[National Pokédex]] is acquired.
* The {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}} can be obtained in the flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] by bringing any [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Shaymin}} to show them.
* [[Eusine]], a major character from {{game|Crystal}} who was not in the original Gold and Silver, appears, as do other aspects originally featured in Crystal.
* A new sidequest, the [[Pokéathlon]], features ten mini-games that pit Pokémon in athletic competitions. Its system appears to be analogous to that of {{pkmn|Contests}} from previous games.
* Like the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|GBA Wireless Adapter]] that came with {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a bonus is included with the purchase of HeartGold and SoulSilver: a [[Poké Ball]]-shaped {{wp|pedometer}} called the [[Pokéwalker]] that has the capacity to link to the two games and hold a Pokémon. Storing a Pokémon in this manner increases its [[experience]] and [[happiness]] as the wearer walks. Other Pokémon can be captured in exclusive Pokéwalker-only areas and then transferred to the main game.
* [[Apricorn]]s are now the only items collected from plants on the field. [[Berry|Berries]] are instead collected from [[Juggler]]s in [[Violet City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] in exchange for [[shard]]s, through the [[Pokéwalker]]'s Dowsing function, hidden on the ground, or from the deliveryman in [[Poké Mart]]s sent by the player's [[mom]] (if the player allows their mom to save money). Because only a few berries cannot be collected in these games, they must by traded over from other versions, similar to that of FireRed and LeafGreen. Though they cannot be grown on the ground like in [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]], they can be grown portably using the [[Berry Pots]], where the [[Squirtbottle]] is controlled via the touch screen to water four berries at a time.
* Using the [[Apriblender]], Apricorns can now also be mixed into drinks that increase Pokémon's Pokéathlon stats.
* The [[Running Shoes]] are obtained in [[Cherrygrove City]] and can be permanently selected using the touchscreen [[menu]]. The selected item (from pressing Y or SELECT in previous games) is also on the touchscreen. Two items can be selected as opposed to just one.
* Due to the absence of the [[Vs. Seeker]], the [[Pokégear]] reintroduces an improved cell phone feature with a limitless call list. However, [[rematch|re-battling]] Trainers is now dependent on the day and time.
* [[Starter Pokémon]] from Kanto and Hoenn can be collected from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]], respectively, as appreciation for defeating Red.
* [[Photography|Commemorative photos]] can now be taken around Johto and Kanto with the player's partner Pokémon, team, [[Gym Leader]]s, and certain notable citizens.
* An {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive {{p|Celebi}} unlocks an encounter with former [[Team Rocket]] boss and Viridian Gym Leader [[Giovanni]]. Giovanni was mentioned repeatedly in the original Gold and Silver, but did not appear.
* Many Pokémon have acquired the ability to learn new moves and expand and improve their movesets; for example, {{p|Togepi}} can now learn {{m|Extrasensory}} through breeding.
* The [[GB Sounds]], a key item obtained after all 16 badges have been obtained, allows players to swap the background music for the soundtrack from the original Gold and Silver, redone. New music tracks, such as the music that plays on Routes 47 and 48, also receive an 8-bit remix. However, not every track got an 8-bit remix and some can only be listened through the [[Pokémon Past Archive]] radio station in the Pokégear.
* When using the move {{m|Whirlpool}} outside of battle, instead of the whirlpool disappearing like in [[Generation II]], the player will simply surf over the whirlpools.
* Specific [[individual values]] may be passed down through {{pkmn|breeding}} depending on the [[EV-enhancing item]] that is held.
* The Trainers that appear in Viridian City's [[Trainer House]] are now influenced by communication through two Pokéwalkers as opposed to the previous method of Mystery Gifting with the Game Boy Color's infrared port due to it being available from the start.
* During the player's initial battle with the rival, he is known as Passerby Boy, unlike in Gold and Silver, where he was identified as ???. Players are still required to name him later.
* The man in Ilex Forest, who previously gave out the TM for {{m|Headbutt}} in Generation II has become a [[move tutor]] for that move. This is due to the fact that Headbutt is no longer a TM. Unlike other move tutors, he does not require anything from the player to tutor the move, and will do it as many times as the player would like.
* Similar to [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Pokémon Crystal]], the [[legendary beasts]] can be caught from the moment the player sees them fleeing in the [[Burned Tower]], with the exception of {{p|Suicune}} who can only be encountered in battle at {{rt|25|Kanto}}, instead of at the [[Bell Tower]]. Suicune can be seen running around in certain locations across Johto, as well as and Kanto.
*The map in the [[Pokégear]] has the same function as the {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}} for the Pokétch in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to track [[roaming Pokémon]]. Additionally the player does not need to face {{p|Raikou}} or {{p|Entei}} (as well as {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}) in battle first to be able to track them.
*Trainers in [[Kanto]] will now give out their Pokégear numbers, whereas only Trainers on Routes 26 and 27 would do so in the original games.
*In the original Gold and Silver, the real Janine was in the lower left corner of the Gym, while one of her Gym trainers was in the middle, where the Leader should be. This isn't the case in HeartGold and SoulSilver, where Janine was moved to the middle.
* It is now possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]. It is also now possible to Fly between Indigo Plateau or the Reception Gate and any location in either Kanto or Johto. Curiously, however, it's not possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Kanto Route 4|Routes 4]] and {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, whereas it was possible in FireRed and LeafGreen, but not in the original Gold and Silver.

==Pokémon==
As in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the primary Pokémon of the remakes are native to the Johto and Kanto regions. Due to advances in gameplay since the second generation, the regional Pokédex used in Gold and Silver (the [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]]) has been updated to include those Pokémon which [[evolution|evolve]] upon learning a new [[move]]. Rather than simply excluding these evolutions (as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} did with [[happiness]]-based evolutions), an improved [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] was established with 256 Pokémon: five more than the New Pokédex.

Similarly to other recently released Pokémon games, Pokémon from outside the regional Pokédex can be captured after defeating the [[Elite Four]] and earning the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]. Pokémon native to Sinnoh and Hoenn can be found in various methods. [[Mass Outbreak|Swarms]] of Pokémon sometimes break out across the Johto and Kanto regions; oftentimes these are not native to either of the regions. Pokémon from other regions can be located by playing one of two special stations on the [[Pokégear]]'s radio function. There is a channel for Sinnoh Pokémon which plays only on Thursdays; the Hoenn channel only plays on Wednesdays. By having either of these programs turned on when in [[tall grass]] the chance of finding a foreign Pokémon increases. The [[Bug Catching Contest]] also hosts, from time to time, Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokémon. They will only appear on Thursdays and Saturdays. The [[Johto Safari Zone]]'s customization option also allows for the finding of Pokémon from other regions.

In an apparent attempt to remove reliance on [[Generation III]] cartridges, [[starter Pokémon]] of Kanto and Hoenn can be obtained late in the game from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]] respectively. Some [[legendary Pokémon]] which were not included in the [[Generation II]] games, such as Kanto's [[legendary birds]] and {{p|Mewtwo}}, are also available.

Despite being remakes of Pokémon Gold and Silver, most of the wild Pokémon encounter data is identical to Pokémon Crystal, with the exception of version-exclusive Pokémon and a select few routes.

As in all [[version|main series]] Pokémon games, there are a number of Pokémon which can be found in [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|one of the paired games, but not the other]]. A list of these Pokémon follows below.
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{{Moveentrytm|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water}}
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{{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison}}
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==Gallery==
<gallery perrow=4>
File:HGSSstarters.gif|Choosing a [[starter Pokémon]]
File:Startmenu.gif|The redesigned touch screen menu, as well as the three starters shown with the player character
File:HGSSpokedex.png|The redesigned [[Pokédex]]
File:Screen3.png|Outside the [[Burned Tower]]
File:HGSS Sprout Tower-Day.png|[[Sprout Tower]]
File:Shiny Pichu HGSS event.png|[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] event
File:Goldandsoul.png|{{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}} in New Bark Town. "Oh, that's right! Why don't you show it to your mom?"
File:Rival Battle Eng HGSS.png|First encounter between Ethan and Silver in the English versions
File:Elmslab.png|Inside Professor Elm's laboratory
File:Red Gyarados encounter HGSS.png|Encountering the [[Red Gyarados]]
File:HeartGold title.png|HeartGold title screen
File:SoulSilver title.png|SoulSilver title screen
File:Heartgold soulsilver preorder figures.jpg|HeartGold and SoulSilver pre-order figures
File:Pokewalker.png|The Pokéwalker
File:Ho oh in Heartgold.png|{{p|Ho-Oh}} in HeartGold
File:Lugia in SoulSilver.png|{{p|Lugia}} in SoulSilver
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Several figures were given away with pre-orders. People could receive a {{p|Ho-Oh}} figure by pre-ordering HeartGold, a {{p|Lugia}} figure by pre-ordering SoulSilver, and an {{p|Arceus}} figure by pre-ordering the Japanese versions of both HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* These games mark the tenth anniversary since the release of the original {{2v|Gold|Silver}}.
** The games were also released in Japan almost exactly one year after the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, and exactly eleven years after {{game|Yellow}}, the first game to feature walking Pokémon.
* Unlike how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} used completely different Trainer sprites from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, many [[Trainer class]]es shared between regions, like Hikers and Psychics, keep their {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} sprites in battle.
* The font used for the English titles of these games are different than the font that has been used since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, while the Japanese logos are still in the same style used since those games. FireRed and LeafGreen also used a different font than the Hoenn games, however, it was still the same color.
** Additionally, the Ho-Oh crest shaped like a heart and Lugia soul are used in the English logos, while the fire and leaf that appear on FireRed and LeafGreen's Japanese logos were not used in the English release.
* These games mark the first time that the English versions were announced before the games themselves came out in Japan.
* Because of [[HM05]]'s conversion from {{m|Defog}} to {{m|Whirlpool}}, these games are the only games in which all available HMs teach damaging moves (both Defog and Flash, contained in HM05, prevented this in previous games).
* These are the first games in which major characters offer their Pokémon for a trade with the player, with [[Gym Leader]]s [[Brock]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Jasmine]], and [[Hoenn]]'s former champion [[Steven Stone]] offering Pokémon of their specialty type in exchange for another.
** These are the first games in which an in-game trade accepts any Pokémon of any gender, with Jasmine accepting such in exchange for her Steelix.
* Unlike how {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s intro was an updated version of the opening from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver have an entirely new intro, using none of the footage from the intro of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. The intro however, uses some music that was in the original and the title screen displays 3D renders of Ho-Oh and Lugia in movement similar to the original title screens.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver include the [[champion]]s from each of the paired versions: {{ga|Blue}} from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, [[Lance]] from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, [[Steven Stone]] from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, and [[Cynthia]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* The credits of HeartGold and SoulSilver are the first to feature [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members and [[villainous teams|villainous team]] members.
* There's a minor quirk involving the Poké Mart signs, in which they are sometimes shown to be placed ''on'' the roots of trees, making it appear as if it was built there.
* The Pokédex entries for the Pokémon that existed in Gold and Silver are carried on over to HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, much as how FireRed used the entries from the Japanese Red and Green while LeafGreen used the entries from Blue.
* These titles are the first Pokémon games to be available domestically in {{pmin|Canada}} in French, other than just in English.
* {{wp|Postcards from the Wedge|An episode}} of {{wp|The Simpsons}} that aired for the first time on March 14, 2010, the release date of the games in North America, shows {{wp|Bart Simpson|Bart}} watching the [[Pokémon anime]]. He questions how the show has managed to stay so "fresh" over the years.
* In the Japanese versions of Gold and Silver, Phanpy and Donphan were exclusive to Gold, and Teddiursa and Ursaring were exclusive to Silver. In international versions of Gold and Silver, this was switched for unknown reasons: Teddiursa and Ursaring could be found in Gold, and Phanpy and Donphan could be found in Silver instead. However, ''all'' versions of HeartGold and SoulSilver have Phanpy/Donphan in HeartGold and Teddiursa/Ursaring in SoulSilver, making this inconsistent with international versions of Gold and Silver.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as {{2v2|Gold|Silver|s}}, have [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] specialists for every type except the [[Ground]] type.

===Errors===
*A typo exists in the script of the English versions. Upon evaluating the [[National Pokédex]] with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught when talking to [[Professor Oak]], he, like in all the other Pokémon games he is in, will congratulate the player. However, in the sentence "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long!" of his speech, the lowercase L should be an I instead.

===In other languages===
{{langtable|color={{HeartGold color}}|bordercolor={{SoulSilver color light}}
|ja=ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー
|fr=Pokémon Version Or HeartGold et Version Argent SoulSilver
|de=Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver
|it=Pokémon Versione Oro HeartGold e Versione Argento SoulSilver
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 하트골드·소울실버|Pocket Monsters HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|es=Pokémon Edición Oro HeartGold y Edición Plata SoulSilver}}

==See also==
* [[Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Walkthrough]]

==External links==
{{bulbanews|game}}
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/game/g090508_01.html Official Japanese Announcement]
* [http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/HeartGold,_SoulSilver_announced_for_America_and_Europe Official English Announcement]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/hgss/ Official Japanese Site]
** [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/ Official Japanese Sub-site]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Official English Site]

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Dawn (game)

2010-07-12T06:19:09Z

Pikalord: /* Trivia */ editing to make it more clear

{{CharInfobox|
color={{pearl color}} |
corecolor={{pearl color light}} |
bordercolor={{pearl color dark}} |
name=Dawn |
jname=ヒカリ |
tmname=Hikari |
image=Platinum Dawn.png |
size=250px |
caption=Art from {{v2|Platinum}} |
gender=Female |
hometown=[[Twinleaf Town]] (as player) [[Sandgem Town]] (as partner) |
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
relatives=[[Johanna]], unnamed father (as player) Unnamed sister, grandfather, father (as partner) |
colors=no |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
game=yes |
generation={{Gen|IV}} |
games=[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl]], and {{v2|Platinum}} |
leader=no |
elite=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=counterpart |
animecounterpart={{an|Dawn}} |
epnum=DP001 |
epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!|
manga=counterpart |
mangacounterpart={{adv|Platinum}} |
roundnum=PS338|
roundname=VS. Starly |
}}

'''Dawn''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリ''' ''Hikari'') is the female player character of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. Her male counterpart is {{ga|Lucas}}. If the player chooses Lucas, she will become [[Professor Rowan|Rowan]]'s assistant for the game. Dawn lives in [[Sandgem Town]] with her little sister, grandfather, and father - who works as an assistant of [[Professor Rowan]]. She is already the Professor's assistant at the beginning of the game. She also demonstrates to the player how to capture Pokémon by capturing a wild {{p|Bidoof}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, she will also demonstrate how to use the [[Poké Radar]].

{{an|Dawn}} is also a character from the {{pkmn|anime}} who travels with {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} in [[Sinnoh]]. She is modeled after the game character.

[[Platinum (Adventures)|Platinum Berlitz]] from [[Pokémon Adventures]] and [[Mitsumi]] from [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] are based off Dawn's design.

==In the games==

===Story===
Dawn lives in [[Twinleaf Town]] with her mother and dreams big, so she and her [[Barry (game)|best friend]] (and soon-to-be [[rival]]) have high hopes of catching the {{P|Mesprit|legendary Pokémon}} of their nearby [[Lake Verity|Lake]]. After meeting Professor Rowan and his assistant [[Lucas]], they are attacked by wild Pokémon and as a last resort, use the Pokémon in the briefcase the Professor has forgotten. After bringing the Pokémon back Dawn receives the Pokémon she used as well as a Pokédex and goes on to gather the eight badges of Sinnoh, defeat Team Galactic and conquer the Pokémon League all before taking on the Battle Frontier.

In the events of Platinum, Dawn and Barry instead go to visit Professor Rowan at his lab rather than go to the lake in search of a Pokémon of the same rarity as a Red Gyarados, and receive their Pokémon on Route 201 when Professor Rowan realizes that they are so dedicated to Pokémon as to attempt to travel from Twinleaf Town to Sandgem Town through the tall grass without any Pokémon of their own.

Dawn is given the biggest task yet, much larger than previous heroes. She has to stop Team Galactic from trying to use either Dialga or Palkia to destroy the entire universe in order to create a new one. In the events of Platinum, they attempt to use both plus Giratina.

==Pokémon==
{| align=right border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align=center
| [[Image:DP Dawn.png]]
| [[Image:Dawnplatinum.png]]
| [[Image:DawnChallenge.png]]
| [[Image:Dawn overworld.png]]
| [[Image:Dawn Overworld Pt.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Dawn's sprite from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
| Dawn's sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
| Dawn's Challenge sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
| Dawn's map sprite from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
| Dawn's map sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
|}

This listing is for Dawn's Pokémon in the video games in which she has appeared.

===First battle (capture tutorial)===
If the {{player}} chose {{p|Turtwig}}:
{{Party
|color={{diamond color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color}}
|bordercolor={{platinum color}}
|sprite=Pt Dawn Back.png
|prize=None
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|PKMN Trainer]]
|name=Dawn
|game={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
|location=[[Route 202]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=393
|pokemon=Piplup
|gender=male/female
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Pound
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl
|move2type=Normal
|move2cat=Status}}
}}

If the {{player}} chose {{p|Chimchar}}:
{{Party
|color={{diamond color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color}}
|bordercolor={{platinum color}}
|sprite=Pt Dawn Back.png
|prize=None
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|PKMN Trainer]]
|name=Dawn
|game={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
|location=[[Route 202]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=387
|pokemon=Turtwig
|gender=male/female
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Withdraw
|move2type=Water
|move2cat=Status}}
}}

If the {{player}} chose {{p|Piplup}}:
{{Party
|color={{diamond color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color}}
|bordercolor={{platinum color}}
|sprite=Pt Dawn Back.png
|prize=None
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|PKMN Trainer]]
|name=Dawn
|game={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
|location=[[Route 202]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=390
|pokemon=Chimchar
|gender=male/female
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer
|move2type=Normal
|move2cat=Status}}
}}

===Second battle (as partner)===
If the {{player}} chose {{p|Turtwig}}:
{{Party
|color={{diamond color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color}}
|bordercolor={{platinum color}}
|sprite=Pt Dawn Back.png
|prize=None
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|PKMN Trainer]]
|name=Dawn
|game={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
|location=[[Jubilife City]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=393
|pokemon=Piplup
|gender=male/female
|level=13
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Bubble
|move1type=Water
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Pound
|move2type=Normal
|move2cat=Physical}}
}}

If the {{player}} chose {{p|Chimchar}}:
{{Party
|color={{diamond color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color}}
|bordercolor={{platinum color}}
|sprite=Pt Dawn Back.png
|prize=None
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|PKMN Trainer]]
|name=Dawn
|game={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
|location=[[Jubilife City]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=387
|pokemon=Turtwig
|gender=male/female
|level=13
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Absorb
|move1type=Grass
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Tackle
|move2type=Normal
|move2cat=Physical}}
}}

If the {{player}} chose {{p|Piplup}}:
{{Party
|color={{diamond color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color}}
|bordercolor={{platinum color}}
|sprite=Pt Dawn Back.png
|prize=None
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|PKMN Trainer]]
|name=Dawn
|game={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
|location=[[Jubilife City]]
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=390
|pokemon=Chimchar
|gender=male/female
|level=13
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Ember
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Scratch
|move2type=Normal
|move2cat=Physical}}
}}

===Third battle (as partner)===
If the {{player}} chose {{p|Turtwig}}:
{{Party
|color={{diamond color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color}}
|bordercolor={{platinum color}}
|sprite=Pt Dawn Back.png
|prize=None
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|PKMN Trainer]]
|name=Dawn
|game={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
|location=[[Veilstone City]]
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=035
|pokemon=Clefairy
|gender=
|level=25
|type1=Normal
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Metronome
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Status
|move2=Sing
|move2type=Normal
|move2cat=Status
|move3=Gravity
|move3type=Psychic
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Wake-Up Slap
|move4type=Fighting
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=064 m
|pokemon=Kadabra
|gender=
|level=25
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Psybeam
|move1type=Psychic
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psycho Cut
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Reflect
|move3type=Psychic
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen
|move4type=Psychic
|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=394
|pokemon=Prinplup
|gender=male/female
|level=28
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=BubbleBeam
|move1type=Water
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Peck
|move2type=Flying
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Attack
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Metal Claw
|move4type=Steel
|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

If the {{player}} chose {{p|Chimchar}}:
{{Party
|color={{diamond color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color}}
|bordercolor={{platinum color}}
|sprite=Pt Dawn Back.png
|prize=None
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|PKMN Trainer]]
|name=Dawn
|game={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
|location=[[Veilstone City]]
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=035
|pokemon=Clefairy
|gender=
|level=25
|type1=Normal
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Metronome
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Status
|move2=Sing
|move2type=Normal
|move2cat=Status
|move3=Gravity
|move3type=Psychic
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Wake-Up Slap
|move4type=Fighting
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=064 m
|pokemon=Kadabra
|gender=
|level=25
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Psybeam
|move1type=Psychic
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psycho Cut
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Reflect
|move3type=Psychic
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen
|move4type=Psychic
|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=388
|pokemon=Grotle
|gender=male/female
|level=28
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Razor Leaf
|move1type=Grass
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Mega Drain
|move2type=Grass
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Bite
|move3type=Dark
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Curse
|move4type=???
|move4cat=Status}}
}}

If the {{player}} chose {{p|Piplup}}:
{{Party
|color={{diamond color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color}}
|bordercolor={{platinum color}}
|sprite=Pt Dawn Back.png
|prize=None
|class=[[Pokémon Trainer|PKMN Trainer]]
|name=Dawn
|game={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
|location=[[Veilstone City]]
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=035
|pokemon=Clefairy
|gender=
|level=25
|type1=Normal
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Metronome
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Status
|move2=Sing
|move2type=Normal
|move2cat=Status
|move3=Gravity
|move3type=Psychic
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Wake-Up Slap
|move4type=Fighting
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=064 m
|pokemon=Kadabra
|gender=
|level=25
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Psybeam
|move1type=Psychic
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psycho Cut
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Reflect
|move3type=Psychic
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen
|move4type=Psychic
|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=391
|pokemon=Monferno
|gender=male/female
|level=28
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Flame Wheel
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ember
|move2type=Fire
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mach Punch
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fury Swipes
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

==Optional names for Dawn (as player character)==
[[File:Diamond Pearl Dawn.png|thumb|right|150px|Art from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Language || English || Japanese || German || French || Italian || Spanish || Korean
|-
!
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
||
* ''Diamond''
* ''Pearl''
* ''Karla''
* ''Britney''
* ''Kelli''
* ''Nina''
* ''Heidi''
* ''Miriam''
* ''Teresa''
* ''Aubrey''
* ''Kelly''
* ''Naomi''
* ''Abby''
* ''Denise''
* ''Tamara''
* ''Linda''
* ''Faith''
* ''Mari''
* ''Maggie''
||
* ダイヤ ''Dia''
* パール ''Pearl''
* キョウコ ''Kyōko''
* キヨミ ''Kiyomi''
* サトコ ''Satoko''
* ジュンコ ''Junko''
* セツコ ''Setsuko''
* チナミ ''Chinami''
* チホ ''Chiho''
* ノリコ ''Noriko''
* ヒサエ ''Hisae''
* マキコ ''Makiko''
* マミナ ''Mamina''
* ミキコ ''Mikiko''
* ミスズ ''Misuzu''
* ミチコ ''Michiko''
* モモコ ''Momoko''
* ユキコ ''Yukiko''
* リエ ''Rie''
||
* ''Diamant''
* ''Perl''
* ''Andrea''
* ''Antje''
* ''Birgit''
* ''Daniela''
* ''Diana''
* ''Elena''
* ''Eva''
* ''Jamie''
* ''Linda''
* ''Mandy''
* ''Pia''
* ''Sara''
* ''Sigrun''
* ''Silke''
* ''Sina''
* ''Susi''
* ''Ute''
||
* ''Diamant''
* ''Perle''
* ''Audrey''
* ''Carmen''
* ''Caro''
* ''Claire''
* ''Coralie''
* ''Edith''
* ''Flo''
* ''Hélène''
* ''Joanna''
* ''Linda''
* ''Lucie''
* ''Marion''
* ''Nadia''
* ''Noémie''
* ''Sayaka''
* ''Sophie''
* ''Yuki''
||
* ''Diaman''
* ''Perl''
* ''Amanda''
* ''Cinzia''
* ''Claudia''
* ''Elisa''
* ''Gaia''
* ''Ilaria''
* ''Isotta''
* ''Ivana''
* ''Letizia''
* ''Linda''
* ''Lorenza''
* ''Luisa''
* ''Monia''
* ''Paola''
* ''Sara''
* ''Viviana''
* ''Wilma''
||
* ''Diamant''
* ''Perla''
* ''Aiora''
* ''Aria''
* ''Cira''
* ''Claudia''
* ''Izarbe''
* ''María''
* ''Mariau''
* ''Matilde''
* ''Mena''
* ''Miriam''
* ''Mirta''
* ''Nayra''
* ''Nuria''
* ''Rita''
* ''Salia''
* ''Susa''
* ''Teresa''
||
* 다이아몬드 ''Diamond''
* 펄 ''Pearl''
* 꽃님 ''Kkotnim''
* 나영 ''Nayeong''
* 나정 ''Najeong''
* 링링 ''Ringring''
* 미영 ''Miyeong''
* 사희 ''Sahyi''
* 서연 ''Seoyeon''
* 설아 ''Seola''
* 아라 ''Ara''
* 유경 ''Yugyeong''
* 윤혜 ''Yunhye''
* 은영 ''Eun'yeong''
* 인희 ''Inhyi''
* 주애 ''Juae''
* 지나 ''Jina''
* 태희 ''Taehyi''
* 해나 ''Haena''
|}

==Counterparts==
[[File:DP001.png|thumb|250px|right|Dawn's anime counterpart.]]
Like most of the other [[player character]]s, Dawn has an anime counterpart who {{an|Dawn|shares her name}}.

Dawn also has two {{pkmn|manga}} counterparts: {{adv|Platinum|Platinum Berlitz}} from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga series and [[Mitsumi]] from the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga.

==Trivia==
*In both English and Japanese, Dawn shares her name with an [[evolutionary stone]]. However, it is not the same stone: her Japanese name is the same as the name of the Shiny Stone, not the Dawn Stone.
*After the {{player}} defeats the {{DL|Elite Four|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four}} and becomes the [[Champion]], Dawn will stay at the front side of [[Professor Rowan]]'s laboratory in [[Sandgem Town]] (if the player chose Lucas). If the player has set the birth date on the DS Settings, she'll say the following in conversation when talked to on that day:

"''Is today maybe... Your birthday, (player's name)?''"

If "Yes":

"''Giggle... Congratulations, (player's name)! And many more happy returns!''"

If "No":

"''Oh, it isn't? I wonder what made me think that today was your birthday?''".
*Upon reaching the [[Route 207]] entrance to [[Mt. Coronet]] when playing as {{ga|Lucas}}, Dawn will appear and ask the player to choose her right or left hand. However, no matter which hand the player chooses, the outcome will be the same: the player will receive the [[Vs. Seeker]] and [[Dowsing Machine]].
*Dawn is 4'6" (1.40 m) tall and weighs 75 lbs (34 kg).
*Dawn and Lucas are asked if they are a couple by [[Mars]] during the Lake Verity battle: ''"So what is it? Are you some [[FortuneShipping|lovey-dovey couple]] to the rescue?"''
*Both {{ga|Lucas}}'s and Dawn's {{v2|Platinum}} artwork feature them holding a {{DL|Poké Ball|Generation III Poké Balls|Repeat Ball}}. This may be a subtle pun that Platinum "repeats" the adventure in Sinnoh.
** This also happened with {{ga|May}} and {{ga|Brendan}}, where they were shown holding a {{DL|Poké Ball|Generation III Poké Balls|Premier Ball}} in their {{v2|Emerald}} artwork.
*Like how one of Lucas's default names is [[Ash Ketchum|Satoshi]], one of Dawn's in the Japanese version is [[Ashley|Satoko]]. This is the pseudonym Ash uses in the episode ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'' to get into the [[Celadon Gym]].
* The majority of her Japanese default names are shared with {{ga|Leaf}} and {{ga|Lyra}}. She also shares all of {{ga|Kris}}'s alternate Japanese names.
* She shares her Chinese name with [[Wally]].
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|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Language
! Name
! Reference to
|-
| Japanese
| ヒカリ ''Hikari''
| Means "light."
|-
| English
| Dawn
| Probably a reference to ''Hikari''; dawn is the day's first light.
|-
| German
| Lucia
| From Latin ''lux'', light.
|-
| French
| Aurore
| Means "dawn" in French.
|-
| Italian
| Lucinda
| From ''Luce'', Italian for light.
|-
| Spanish
| Maya
|
|-
| Korean
| 빛나 ''Bich-na''
| Means "lighting", "shining".
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 小光 ''Xiǎo Guāng''
| From 光 ''hikari'', means "young light".
|}

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Wild Pokémon

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[[File:Wild Pokémon battle pt.png|thumb|right|220px|A wild {{p|Magneton}} appears to {{ga|Lucas}} in {{game|Platinum}}]]
'''Wild Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''野生ポケモン''' ''wild Pokémon'') are any {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that are not currently owned by a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. They are encountered in most parts of the Pokémon world, most commonly outside of cities and towns, often in [[tall grass]], in [[caves]], or on water. Typically, a Trainer will attempt to capture a wild Pokémon with a [[Poké Ball]] but it is also common for a trainer to [[Escape|run]] from a Pokémon they are not interested in. There are many instances of wild Pokémon being used for assistance without being caught, such as {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s using them to perform a task by directing them with a [[Capture Styler]].

==In the games==
In the games, wild Pokémon will appear to the player in a variety of locations, most often by walking through tall grass, but also within caves, abandoned buildings, {{m|surf}}ing on water, [[fishing]], {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}, {{m|headbutt}}ing small trees, using {{m|Sweet Scent}}, or by slathering [[honey]] on certain trees. Depending on the location, the Pokémon may be different species, and are typically at higher [[level]]s in areas only accessible later in the game.
[[Image:Wild double battle.png|thumb|left|{{ga|Dawn}} and [[Cheryl]] encounter a wild {{p|Budew}} and {{p|Buneary}}]]
When encountered, a wild Pokémon's moveset will consist of the most recent four moves its species learns by level-up: that is to say, a level 8 {{p|Yanma}} will know {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Foresight}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}} when encountered in the wild in {{game|Platinum}}, while one encountered at level 19 will have Quick Attack, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|SonicBoom}}, and {{m|Detect}}. This is true for even evolved species, such as {{p|Raichu}}, which, if it were able to be encountered in the wild, would ''always'' know {{m|ThunderShock}}, {{m|Tail Whip}}, Quick Attack, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

There are several ways to alter the wild Pokémon encounter rate. One of these, introduced in Generation I, is the use of [[Repel]], which will avoid encounters with any Pokémon of a lower level than the [[party]]'s lead Pokémon. In [[Generation II]], Pokémon March and Pokémon Lullaby, played on the [[Pokégear]], will raise or lower the encounter rate respectively, while certain [[Ability|abilities]] and the White and Black [[Flute]]s do the same in [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]].

In Generation IV, if the player is traveling with a [[stat Trainers|partner]], wild Pokémon will show up in pairs as well, however, to catch them, the player will need to knock out one of them first.

==In the anime==
Typically, wild Pokémon do not appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}, which focuses mostly on the Pokémon belonging to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}}. Most of the Pokémon belonging to the group were shown in the wild at some point, but are usually captured at a later point in the episode, most often at the end. Despite this, there have been several [[recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|recurring wild Pokémon]] who appear over a length of time and are not captured. Of all of these Pokémon, only [[Ash's Aipom|an Aipom]] that stole [[Ash's hat]] went on to be captured several episodes after it appeared.

In the [[EP001|first anime episode]], Ash's Pokédex states that wild Pokémon tend to be jealous of human-trained Pokémon, this being one of the reasons that the {{p|Spearow}} Ash hit with a rock attacked {{AP|Pikachu}} instead.

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Pikachu (Pokémon)

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'''Pikachu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is an {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} by [[happiness]], and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and a major representative of [[Nintendo]]'s collective mascots.

It is the [[version mascot]] of {{game|Yellow}}, where it is the only [[starter Pokémon]] in that game, and has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
A Pikachu is a short, chubby, ground-dwelling rodent notable for its Electric abilities. Pikachu have short, yellow fur with brown stripes on the back, black-tipped ears, along with an unusually shaped tail, resembling a lightning bolt. Besides its evolution and pre-evolution, it may be related to {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, and {{p|Pachirisu}}, due to notable physical similarities.

Pikachu are known to have acute senses of hearing, thanks to their large ears. Most domestic Pikachu are able to understand and interpret human speech at levels far surpassing those of any pet dog.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', when [[Ash's Pikachu]] was injured, it was shown to have a heart rate of 156.
====Gender differences====
A female Pikachu has a small "dent" at the end of its tail that resembles a heart.

===Special abilities===
Exclusive to Pikachu is the ability to release electric {{m|discharge}}s of varying intensity, at will, through electric sacs in its cheeks. This electric energy can be manipulated into a variety of [[Moves|techniques]] which are mostly used in {{pkmn|battle}}, but which can be used to roast berries as well.

As Pikachu build up energy in their electricity glands, it often needs to discharge, as to not result in a short, or worse, which can lead to physical {{status|Paralysis|Paralysis}}, or in severe cases, death. Pikachu release the built-up energy through their tail, which acts as a grounding rod, to safely remove unneeded energy. A sure sign to tell if a location is inhabited by Pikachu is to look for patches of burnt grass, which is the result of the discharge. Through an inability to release a buildup of electricity, a Pikachu may develop a rare condition similar to the human flu. This illness is most often caused by strong nearby electro-magnetic forces, which severely impact the electric glands. If a Pikachu is introduced to a magnet, it will be attracted towards its cheeks, and display other common attributes of magnetism.

Pikachu and its evolution family, {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Raichu}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}}. In a [[Pikachu variants#Surfing Pikachu|few rare cases]], Pikachu can learn to {{m|Rain Dance|manipulate}} {{t|Water}} and, with the help of a surfboard, perform the move {{m|Surf}}. [[Pikachu variants#Flying Pikachu|Other rare cases]] show that Pikachu can also learn, with the use of balloons, to perform the move {{m|Fly}}.

===Behavior===
In the wild, Pikachu often travel in packs, and are rarely territorial. However, when threatened, a group can generate an intense electrical offensive, and the electro-magnetic forces exerted by the resulting field can even produce a short lived, localized thunderstorm. Pikachu can be harmful pests, eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment.

Despite this, it is a popular pet, and relatively easy to maintain, with little exercise necessary for its well being. However, it is important to discharge the electricity in its cheeks periodically.

As many know, pulling on a Pikachu's tail will result in a severe shock to the offender. Another defense of Pikachu's is the use of its nasty {{m|Bite}} which has been known to leave quite a mark.

===Habitat===
[[File:Forest.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon}}]]
They are found mostly in forests, but possibly because of their attraction to their electricity or simply because they are not afraid of people, Pikachu commonly show up in civilized areas. They may even enter houses, presumably attracted by the electrical output generated by the dwellers' appliances. Pikachu are native only to the [[Kanto]] region, although they have been introduced to many other regions.

===Diet===
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Living in wooded areas, Pikachu often are found foraging for [[berry|berries]]. Instead of climbing trees, they use small electrical shocks to release the berries from the tree, roasting them at the same time.

As pets, they can be fed a variety of processed food. Alternatively, like most Pokémon, Pikachu are tolerant to most "human" foods, and sometimes enjoy them more than the more nutritional food designed for their biology. An example of this is the fact that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has been known to have a fondness of ketchup, probably due to to the fact that Ash's last name, Ketchum, sounds like a mix of catch 'em of "gotta catch 'em all" and ketchup.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash_Pikachu_HD.png|thumb|Pikachu in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====Ash's Pikachu====
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
[[Ash Ketchum]] has a Pikachu that he [[Starter Pokémon|obtained]] from [[Professor Oak]] in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of the Pokémon anime series. It has appeared in every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie since.

Ash was given the opportunity to release Pikachu in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', though Pikachu chose to stay with him. This episode also featured many other wild Pikachu.

A Pikachu named Sugar belonging to the owners of a restaurant went missing prior to ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!]]'', and Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, the Pikachu returns, however, it has evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.

====Sparky, Ritchie's Pikachu====
{{main|Sparky}}
[[Ritchie]] also has a Pikachu nicknamed [[Sparky]], who debuted in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head.

====[[Ashachu]]====
Ash gets turned into a Pikachu in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' by a Pokémon magician named {{Jo|Lily}}. He reverts to his human form at the beginning of [[EP242|the next episode]].

====Other====
At least 20 other Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' to help Ash's Pikachu defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} to send them blasting off for the first time.

Another Pikachu nicknamed '''[[Puka]]''' was owned by a man named {{ka|Victor}} on [[Seafoam Islands|Seafoam Island]] in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This blue-eyed Pikachu had the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

A Pikachu has also been owned by [[Luana]]'s son, [[Travis]]. Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.

In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action]]'', [[Elijah]] used a Pikachu in one of his movies. This Pikachu helped {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} on their mission to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from the evil {{p|Exploud}}.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{an|Mewtwo}} clones Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be told apart from Ash's due to spikes on the black marks at the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process.

A Pikachu also had a part in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. He was kidnapped by a {{p|Skarmory}} and Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

===Minor appearances===
Aside from Ash's Pikachu, Pokémon of this species, wild and Trainers' alike, are rarely seen in the anime. This is most likely due to the fact that Ash's Pikachu is seen in every episode.

[[James]] used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', but it was defeated by the instructor's {{p|Graveler}}. James, after interfering with a battle {{Ash}} was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for that Pikachu to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

A Pikachu belonging to an unnamed Aura Guardian appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Pikachu|Dawn's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]] which is based on {{Ash}}'s adventures in the [[Johto]] region.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu is a main character in the manga series [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]].

In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

[[Sparky]], [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu, appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu as well, however, it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
A story called ''[[PW38|Akari and Pikachu's Birthday]]'' is featured in the [[How I Became a Pokémon Card volume 6|final volume]] of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga===
{{main|Pikachu (MPJ)}}
Pikachu is a main character in the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga series. He is the first Pokémon befriended by [[Hazel]], appearing for the first time in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times.

Pikachu also returns as a main character in [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.
[[File:PSPikachu.jpg|thumb|right|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Pika}}
{{main|Chuchu}}
Pikachu debuted in its own round in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Here, a [[Pika|Pikachu]] was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing it around, but end up getting shocked by it. {{adv|Red}} arrives and captures it, ending the chaos.

In the ninth volume, {{adv|Yellow}} is seen to have a new addition to her team: a [[Chuchu|Pikachu]] she had found injured in the [[Viridian Forest]] and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to [[Mt. Silver]], Pika joins Yellow and Chuchu on their trip to Johto.

Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even [[Jasmine]] noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. In Volume 13, after Yellow and Wilton are brought to the Daycare after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an egg shortly after they were "put together." The egg eventually hatches into {{adv|Gold}}'s Pichu.

Wild Pikachu also appeared in the R/S and D/P sagas.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS004]]|When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
A Pikachu makes a cameo in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} has a Pikachu on the cover.

===In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga===
{{main|Shū's Pikachu}}
In the [[Pokémon Get da ze!]] manga, [[Shū]]'s first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being [[Eusine]]'s.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Isamu Akai's Pikachu}}
Pikachu is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga series and its sequels. It was the first Pokémon that [[Isamu Akai]] captured on his own.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of [[Isamu Akai's Clefairy]] and is considered the smarter of the two.

Pikachu evolved into {{p|Raichu}} in ''[[PM023|Clefairy finally evolves?!]]'', but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.

===In Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was the main character in the short-lived [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} has a Pikachu as one of the members of his team in [[Pokémon Zensho]]. It later evolves into a {{p|Raichu}}.

==In the TCG==
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Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as {{OBP|No.1 Trainer|Tournament promo}}.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched [[Ken Sugimori]]'s artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using {{m|ThunderShock}}. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, contained, at times, first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

==In the TFG==
One Pikachu figure has been released.

*{{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Pikachu|18}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Pikachu is a playable character and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. Its main stage is [[Saffron City]].

In the hands of a skilled player, Pikachu is not to be taken lightly. Alongside electrical attacks, it has very good aerial attacks and superb recovery. Because of this, top-level SSB players have placed Pikachu at the top of their list, theoretically making it the best character in the game.

{{SmashMoves|type=Electric|game=Smash|Spe=Thunder Jolt|SpeU=Quick Attack|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Thunder|SpeDM=yes}}

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Pikachu is a returning playable character and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. Its main stage is [[Pokémon Stadium (stage)|Kanto: Pokémon Stadium]].

While Pikachu's play style remained the same, it was powered down in the sequel. The tier lists for Melee place Pikachu in either the Middle or Low tier.

[[File:Pikachu in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.jpg|250px||thumb|Pikachu using Thunder Jolt in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]

{{SmashMoves|type=Electric|game=Melee|Spe=Thunder Jolt|SpeS=Skull Bash|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=Quick Attack|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Thunder|SpeDM=yes}}

====Trophy information====
=====Classic Mode=====
It's safe to say that Pikachu is the most famous and popular of all Pokémon. It has electric pouches in both cheeks; when in danger, it shoots electricity at its enemies. Although Pikachu can evolve into Raichu by exposure to a Thunderstone, many Trainers like Pikachu so much that they don't let it evolve.

=====Adventure Mode=====
While its electrical attacks, such as {{m|Thunder}} and Thunder Jolt, are powerful, Pikachu is at its best speeding around the fray and waiting for its chance to strike. You can control the path of Pikachu's two-directional {{m|Quick Attack}}, allowing you to jump twice. Hold down the B Button to charge up {{m|Skull Bash}}.

=====All-Star Mode=====
The angle of the Control Stick controls the direction of Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu will move blindingly fast, and it will also cause damage to any character it runs into. Move the Control Stick during Quick Attack and Pikachu will move in up to two directions. Be sure to check out the ceilings on the level when you use Thunder.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:Pikachu_Brawl.jpg|140px|thumb|right|Pikachu in Brawl]]
Pikachu is a returning playable character to the franchise. Its Final Smash move is {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
It has different designs for hats including Red's hat from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.

{{SmashMoves|type=Electric|game=Brawl|Spe=Thunder Jolt|SpeS=Skull Bash|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=Quick Attack|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Thunder|SpeDM=yes|FS=Volt Tackle|FSM=yes}}

====Subspace Emissary====
Pikachu is first seen in the "Research Facility" stage where it is being used to power a generator. Responding to its shrieks of pain, {{wp|Samus Aran|Zero Suit Samus}} saves it by destroying the generator. The two then face a group of {{wp|R.O.B}} Sentries. Pikachu then joins Samus to search for her stolen power suit. The suit is soon recovered and then are soon confronted by {{met|Ridley}}. He grabs Samus and begins dragging her across the walls. It is now that Pikachu returns the favor as it zaps Ridley with a powerful Thunder attack. After, Pikachu can be used to battle the final boss.

====[[wp:Metal Gear|Codec]] information (on Shadow Moses Island)====
*'''[[wp:List of recurring Metal Gear characters#Mei Ling|Mei Ling]]:''' ''"Ooh! How cuute!"''
*'''{{wp|Solid Snake}}:''' ''"What? The [[List of Pokémon by color#Yellow|yellow thing]]?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"That's Pikachu. It's a [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|Pokémon]]. They're popular all over the {{pkmn|world}}, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful. It can store large amounts of {{t|electric}}ity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with [[Pikachu (Pokémon)#Smash Bros.-only moves|electric shocks]]."''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"Couldn't be much worse than [[wp:Ocelot (Metal Gear)|Ocelot's]] old torture device..."''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Oh, and, Snake?"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"What?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"I was wondering, could you maybe try and {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Pikachu for me? Pleeeeease?"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"Give me a break! What do I look like, a [[Pokémon Trainer]]?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Fine... Sorry I asked."''

====Trophy information====
''"A Mouse Pokémon. Its lightning-bolt tail and round cheeks are its trademarks. When danger draws near, it uses tiny electric pouches within its cheeks to discharge electricity. When it's really fired up, it unleashes thunderbolts on its rivals. It's said to recharge when it's {{status|Sleep|sleeping}}. It evolves into {{p|Raichu}}."''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside {{p|Voltorb}}. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
* [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
* [[Pokémon Pinball]]: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=1
|redbluedex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|yellowdex=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to {{m|bite}} you.
|stadiumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|golddex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|silverdex=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
|crystaldex=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
|stadium2dex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|rubydex=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
|sapphiredex=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
|emeralddex=It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
|firereddex=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
|leafgreendex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|colosseumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|diamonddex=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
|pearldex=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
|platinumdex=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
|heartgolddex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|soulsilverdex=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Uncommon |
rbarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[Route 2]] |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[Route 2]] |
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
erarity=Rare |
earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[Viridian Forest]] |
palarea=Forest |
walkarea={{pw|Resort}}, {{pw|Yellow Forest}}, {{pw|Rally}}, and {{pw|Sightseeing}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Electric
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]], [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]], [[Pokémon Island River|River]] and [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|channel=Collect all 101 Nice Cards
|pinball=[[Viridian Forest]] (Blue Field)
|pinballrs=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] (Ruby Field)
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 4]] [[Secret Storage 20]] Endless Level 1 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Lightning Field]] (6F-10F)
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]] [[Panula Cave]] [[Sekra Mountain Range]]
|md2=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F) [[Far Amp Plains]] (1F-4F)
|ranger2=[[Vien Forest]] [[Crysta Cave]] [[Volcano Cave]] [[Chroma Road]] [[Chroma Highlands]] [[Chroma Ruins]]
|ranch=Random [[Hayley's trades|trade]] with [[Hayley]]{{tt|*|Available for transfer to Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum}}
|scramble=[[Silent Forest]]
|ranger3={{ra|Submarine}} [[Faldera Volcano]] [[Lightning Temple]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=electric
|rb1=Berry|rb1type=Berries (Generation II)|rb1rar=100|rb1image=no
|y1=Light Ball|y1type=Stat-enhancing item|y1rar=100
|gsc1=Berry|gsc1type=Berries (Generation II)|gsc1rar=8|gsc1image=no
|rse1=Oran Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=50
|rse2=Light Ball|rse2type=Stat-enhancing item|rse2rar=5
|frlg1=Oran Berry|frlg1type=Berry|frlg1rar=50
|frlg2=Light Ball|frlg2type=Stat-enhancing item|frlg2rar=5
|dppt1=Oran Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=50
|dppt2=Light Ball|dppt2type=Stat-enhancing item|dppt2rar=5
|pbr1=Light Ball|pbr1type=Stat-enhancing item|pbr1rar=100
|hgss1=Oran Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=50
|hgss2=Light Ball|hgss2type=Stat-enhancing item|hgss2rar=5
|ranch1=Shuca Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
|walk1=Shuca Berry|walk1type=Berry|walk1rar=100
|walk2=Lum Berry|walk2type=Berry|walk2rar=100
|walk3=Sitrus Berry|walk3type=Berry|walk3rar=100
|walk4=Leppa Berry|walk4type=Berry|walk4rar=100
|walk5=TinyMushroom|walk5type=Valuable item|walk5rar=100
|walk6=Oran Berry|walk6type=Berry|walk6rar=100
|event1=Light Ball|event1type=Stat-enhancing item|event1rar=100
|event2=Lucky Egg|event2type=Experience-affecting item|event2rar=100
|event3=Shell Bell|event3rar=In-battle effect item|event3rar=100
|event4=Soothe Bell|event4rar=Held item|event4rar=100
|event5=Chesto Berry|event5type=Berry|event5rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 35 |
Attack= 55 |
Defense=30 |
SpAtk= 50 |
SpDef= 40 |
Special=50 |
Speed= 90 |
type=Electric }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mlentry4|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|18|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|21|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|26|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|29|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|34|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|37|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|42|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|45|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Seedot}}, {{p|Nuzleaf}}, {{p|Shiftry}} {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}} {{p|Pachirisu}}|Bide|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Flaaffy}}, {{p|Ampharos}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Plusle}} {{p|Minun}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}} {{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Wigglytuff}} {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Delcatty}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}} {{p|Togetic}}, {{p|Togekiss}} {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}} {{p|Plusle}} {{p|Minun}} {{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Walrein}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Delcatty}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}} {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Linoone}} {{p|Torkoal}} {{p|Spinda}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Vigoroth}} {{p|Growlithe}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ampharos}}|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Togetic}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|electric}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|100|20|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|electric}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{movelistspecial|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mlentry4special|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#Sunday Pikachu|Sunday Events]] 
[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#Yokohama Pikachu|Yokohama Events]] 
[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu|TCG World Championships 2007 Event]] 
[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Birthday Pikachu|Birthday Event]] 
[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#PC Yokohama Pikachu|PC Yokohama Event]] [[Pokémon Battle Revolution#Pikachu|Pokémon Battle Revolution Gift Pokémon]] [[Yellow Forest]] ([[Pokéwalker]])|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2|}}
{{mlentry4|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2004#ANA Pikachu|ANA Event]] and [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#GW Pikachu|GW Event]] [[Yellow Forest]] ([[Pokéwalker]])|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Onemuri Pikachu|Onemuri Event]]|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric}}

====Smash Bros.-only moves====
'''Thunder Jolt''' (Japanese: '''でんげき''' ''Electric Attack'') is {{p|Pikachu}}'s standard special move in all three ''Smash Bros.'' games. When used, Pikachu will release a small, blue bolt that slowly jumps across the platform. It can also turn around at some corners.

When used in midair, Pikachu will instead make a white ball that will travel in a downward diagonal line until it reaches a platform. In ''Brawl'', there is a blue sphere around the white ball.

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
*{{m|Spark}} {{ic|Electric}}
*{{m|Scratch}} {{ic|Normal}}
*{{m|Tackle}} {{ic|Normal}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
ndex=025 |
pinball=Catch |
pinballrs=Catch |
HC=C |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-19 |
area=Energetic Forest |
P1=You can depend on my electric attacks! |
P2=My HP's been halved... |
P3=I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power... |
PL=OK! My level went up! Leave it to me! |
Partner=yes |
PP1=Let's keep at it, <name>! |
PP2=This is starting to hurt... |
PP3=I can't keep going like this... <name>, help... |
PPL=Yes! I leveled up! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
fieldpower=2 |
field=Recharge |
loop=2 |
MinEXP=9 |
MaxEXP=9 |
browser=Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Electric |
assist2=None |
field2=Recharge |
field2power=3 |
browser2=It attacks by blasting electricity from its body. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Electric |
Assist3=None |
field3=Recharge |
field3power=3 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Happiness
|sprite2=025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Thunderstone
|sprite3=026
|name3=Raichu
|type1-3=Electric
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=025|
name=Pikachu|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==
* The "secret" move for Pikachu's evolution line, {{m|Volt Tackle}}, is actually based on (and in the Japanese version, named after) {{wp|Pulseman}}'s signature move, Voltteccer. To get this move, a {{p|Pichu}} must be bred from a parent Pikachu or {{p|Raichu}} holding a [[Light Ball]], though this can only happen in {{game|Emerald}} and on.
** A level 10 Pikachu knowing Surf and Volt Tackle can be obtained from [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] by defeating [[Stargazer Colosseum]] for the first time.
** Another way to obtain a Pikachu with Volt Tackle is in the Pokéwalker course Yellow Forest.
* Pikachu is the smallest, lightest, and the weakest [[version mascot]], likely owing to the fact that it is neither fully evolved nor legendary, unlike the rest.
*[[File:Jessie-39.jpg|thumb|The original Pikachu balloon shown in August of 2006 at its final appearance in the "Party of the Decade".]]
*There have been two Pikachu balloons in the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}. The first, known as the "Flying Pikachu" was flown from 2001 through 2005, was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident in 2005's parade, and made its' farewell appearance at the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade]] in August of 2006 in New York City's Bryant Park. The second version features glowing cheeks and chases a [[Poké ball]] balloon, and debuted in the 2006 parade.
* In the games, Pikachu is the first Pokémon to have its [[cry]] changed to that of its anime counterpart. This only happened in {{game|Yellow}}. [[Junichi Masuda]] details the modification of [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s voice to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech [[Game Boy]] in his [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=144 Director's Column]. In some parts of the game, though, Pikachu's original cry was used.
* Pikachu is in all six regional [[Pokédex]]es, though it is only known to be native to Kanto. It is imported from Kanto to Hoenn's Safari Zone and Mr. Backlot's house in Sinnoh. However, it may also be native to Fiore and/or Almia, as their presence there is unexplained.
* Pikachu is the first {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pikachu and {{p|Raichu}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}. They are all known as Mouse Pokémon, although Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.
* On {{ga|Red}}'s final team in [[Mt. Silver]] at the end of the [[Johto]] games, Pikachu was the highest leveled Pokémon to be faced in any Pokémon game, excluding the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium]]/{{pkmn|Colosseum}}/{{pkmn|Battle Revolution}} series and the [[Battle Tower]]/[[Battle Frontier]], at level 81. This places it one level higher than the wild {{p|Arceus}} that appears at the [[Hall of Origin]]. In {{game|Platinum}}, {{ga|Barry}}'s final party includes several members that are higher leveled than {{ga|Red's Pikachu}}, and higher-level {{p|Magikarp}} can be found in the [[Resort Area]]'s pond. However, with the advent of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Red's Pikachu is once more the highest leveled trained Pokémon, at level 88, and highest leveled Pokémon after the Magikarp from the Resort Area and discounting Battle Frontier-esque facilities and games as noted above.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the National Pokédex listing to have a {{pkmn2|baby}} relative.
** This also makes it the first Pokémon in National Pokédex order to be related to a Pokémon of another generation.
* Pikachu is also the first Pokémon in National Pokédex order that evolves by way of an [[evolutionary stone]].
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon included in the [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|original Pokémon Stadium]] that was {{p|Raichu|capable of evolving further}} when the game was released. Strangely, Raichu was excluded from the said game.
* Pikachu is the only starter Pokémon which cannot be evolved in the game that it is the starter for.
** Pikachu is also the only [[main series]] [[starter Pokémon]] that does not have a 7:1 male to female gender ratio.
*In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* Pikachu has appeared in every non-special episode, as well as in every Pokémon movie.
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, Pikachu's sprite shows it having a yellow stomach pouch. This is never shown again in later games.
* Pikachu is the only starter Pokémon to have, at the time, only had one evolution in its evolutionary family. It is also the only starter Pokémon that is not a {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}} or {{t|Grass}} type.
* Wild Pikachu are available in every region except Johto. A player would have to travel back to Kanto in order to find wild Pikachu in [[Generation II]].
* On page 81 of Neil Gaiman's novella ''{{wp|Coraline}}'', there is a Pikachu doll among the other toys in the illustration.
*Pikachu is the first Electric-type in National Pokédex order. It is also the first unevolved Pokémon in National Pokédex order not to have its name changed in the United States release of Pokémon.
===Origin===
Pikachu has physical aspects resembling several species of {{wp|rodent}}s, such as mice. Its ears make it somewhat resemble a rabbit.
====Name origin====
Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' which is Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkle and チューチュー ''chūchū'' which is the sound of squeaking. It may be named after the {{wp|pika}}, a lagomorph, but this is less likely. "Pika" also means "quick" in {{wp|Finnish}}.

==In other languages==
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Pikachu
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Pikachu
* [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 피카츄 ''Pikachyu''
* [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan and mainland China)]]: 皮卡丘 ''Pí Kǎ Qiū'' - Transliteration of the original name.
* [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]: 比卡超 ''Bǐ Kǎ Chāo'' - Transliteration of the original name.

==Related articles==
*[[Ash's Pikachu]]
*[[Puka]]
*[[Sparky]]
*[[Pikachu (MPJ)]]
*[[Ashachu]]
*[[Pika]]
*[[Chuchu]]
*[[Pikachu (TCG)]]

==External links==
* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.witch-hunter.net/pikachu/ Electric Mouse], the fanlisting for Pikachu.

==Notes==
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'''Poképédia''' is a {{wp|french|French language}} online encyclopedia for information on [[Pokémon]]—including information on the games, anime, TCG, as well as fandom and meta. It is the {{wp|French language}} member of [[Encyclopaediae Pokémonis]]. The name Poképédia is a {{wp|portmanteau}} of ''Pokémon'' and ''Encyclopedia'', being a pun on the name of ''Wikipedia''. Poképédia's mascot and logo is {{p|Uxie}}.

==History==
Poképédia was conceived by username Misdre on the 2nd of August 2007 and publicly opened on 24 September 2007 with just over 80 articles and only a few members. It became a member of [[Encyclopaediae Pokémonis]] on September 28, 2007.
[[Image:Accueil.png|thumb|left|200px|Poképédia's main page, as seen on 27th December 2008]]
On 27 March 2008, Poképédia reached their 1000th article. Poképédia introduced many projects including Project Pokédex, Anime Project and Project BerryDex.

As of mid-December, 2008, Poképédia contained over 1,500 articles and had 341 registered users as of Poképédia's {{fr|Statistiques|Statistics}}. While many of its articles are still [[Bulbapedia:Find or fix a stub|stubs]], its Pokémon pages have thorough illustrations of [[generation]]al artwork and sprites (including {{shiny2}} Pokémon), and characters' Pokémon in the games and [[Pokémon anime|anime]]. Its main page has a slightly different format than its {{wp|English language}} counterpart, as Poképédia has a column of subjects with illustrated links to portals on the right. Subjects on the left-hand side include editorials, recent discoveries, and works in progress (éditorial, découvertes, et travail en cours).

As of November 2009, Poképédia has over 3,000 articles.

==Logo==
Poképédia's logo and mascot is an {{p|Uxie}} wearing a puzzle piece around its neck. Uxie was chosen for being the Knowledge Pokémon, as Poképédia intends to be the largest French knowledge base on Pokémon. Strangely, however, Uxie has its eyes open in the logo, where the Pokédex states that anyone who sees its eyes open will lose their memory. Like the other members of its trio, it is pictured with golden eyes, though this is not known to be official.

The puzzle piece around the Uxie's neck may symbolize either the missing pieces of information that are needed to complete Poképédia, or be a reference to Wikipedia's logo, which is a sphere comprised of puzzle pieces.

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Kanto Route 13

2010-07-03T07:22:48Z

Pikalord: /* Generations I and III */

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'''Route 13''' is an east-west route located in southeast [[Kanto]]. The eastern terminus is at the [[Silence Bridge]] portion of {{rt|12}}. The western terminus is at {{rt|14}}.

==Route description==
The eastern terminus of Route 13 is actually located on part of the Silence Bridge. The structure heads south, then west along a treeline before reaching solid ground near the southeast corner of a large maze of fences that occupies the entire length of the route. From this point westward, trainers can no longer access the large water body that runs along the southern edge of the route due to a series of shrubs and fences that line the route.

Due west of the maze's east entrance is a hidden [[PP Up]], the location of which is pointed out by a nearby sign. In the northeast corner of the maze is the lone patch of grass along Route 13, accessible only by using {{m|Cut}} to remove a small tree in the way.

On the other side of the maze, the route turns to the south as it becomes Route 14.

===Requirements to fully explore this area===
====Moves====
*{{m|Cut}}
*{{m|Surf}}

==Items==
{{Itlisth}}
{{Itlistbod|Calcium|Hidden in a gap along the fence on the southern edge of the maze|RBY}}
{{Itlistbod|PP Up|Hidden in a gap along the fence on the southern edge of the maze|RBYFRLG}}
{{Itlistbod|Calcium|Hidden to the right of the Trainer Tips sign|GSCHGSS}}
{{Itlistfoot}}

==Pokémon==
In {{game|Yellow}}, due to the inability to trade a {{p|Spearow}} for a {{p|Farfetch'd}} in [[Vermilion City]], Farfetch'd were scattered across Routes 12 and 13, allowing trainers to collect Farfetch'd in the wild for the first time. Also, due to the closing of the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] in [[Generation II]], {{p|Chansey}} were added to the route as well.

===Generation I===
{{Catchableheader|land}}
{{Catchentry1|043|Oddish|yes|no|no|Grass|22-26|40%}}
{{Catchentry1|043|Oddish|no|no|yes|Grass|25-27|35%}}
{{Catchentry1|069|Bellsprout|no|yes|no|Grass|22-26|40%}}
{{Catchentry1|069|Bellsprout|no|no|yes|Grass|25-27|25%}}
{{Catchentry1|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|no|Grass|25-27|30%}}
{{Catchentry1|016|Pidgey|no|no|yes|Grass|28|10%}}
{{Catchentry1|048|Venonat|yes|yes|no|Grass|24-26|20%}}
{{Catchentry1|017|Pidgeotto|no|no|yes|Grass|28|15%}}
{{Catchentry1|044|Gloom|yes|no|no|Grass|28-30|5%}}
{{Catchentry1|044|Gloom|no|no|yes|Grass|29|5%}}
{{Catchentry1|070|Weepinbell|no|yes|no|Grass|28-30|5%}}
{{Catchentry1|070|Weepinbell|no|no|yes|Grass|29|5%}}
{{Catchentry1|132|Ditto|yes|yes|no|Grass|25|5%}}
{{Catchentry1|083|Farfetch'd|no|no|yes|Grass|26-31|5%}}
{{catchtime|SurfFish}}
{{Catchentry1|079|Slowpoke|no|no|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|15|95%}}
{{Catchentry1|080|Slowbro|no|no|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|15-20|5%}}
{{Catchentry1|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Old Rod|Old Rod]]|5|100%}}
{{Catchentry1|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|10|50%}}{{Catchentry1|118|Goldeen|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|10|50%}}
{{Catchentry1|116|Horsea|no|no|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|15-20|70%}}
{{Catchentry1|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|no|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|5|25%}}
{{Catchentry1|072|Tentacool|no|no|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|10|20%}}
{{Catchentry1|098|Krabby|yes|yes|no|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|15|25%}}
{{Catchentry1|118|Goldeen|yes|yes|no|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|15|25%}}
{{Catchentry1|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|no|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|15|25%}}
{{Catchentry1|117|Seadra|no|no|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|20|10%}}
{{Catchablefooter|land}}

===Generation II===
{{Catchableheader|land}}
{{catchtime|all}}
{{Catchentry2|030|Nidorina|yes|yes|no|Grass|23|30%}}
{{Catchentry2|033|Nidorino|yes|yes|no|Grass|23|30%}}
{{Catchentry2|113|Chansey|yes|yes|yes|Grass|25|1%}}
{{catchtime|morning}}
{{Catchentry2|030|Nidorina|no|no|yes|Grass|23|30%}}
{{Catchentry2|033|Nidorino|no|no|yes|Grass|23|30%}}
{{Catchentry2|017|Pidgeotto|yes|yes|yes|Grass|25|20%}}
{{Catchentry2|187|Hoppip|yes|yes|no|Grass|22-24|15%}}
{{Catchentry2|187|Hoppip|no|no|yes|Grass|25-27|19%}}
{{Catchentry2|195|Quagsire|yes|yes|no|Grass|22|4%}}
{{catchtime|day}}
{{Catchentry2|030|Nidorina|no|no|yes|Grass|23|30%}}
{{Catchentry2|033|Nidorino|no|no|yes|Grass|23|30%}}
{{Catchentry2|017|Pidgeotto|yes|yes|yes|Grass|25|20%}}
{{Catchentry2|187|Hoppip|yes|yes|no|Grass|22-24|19%}}
{{Catchentry2|187|Hoppip|no|no|yes|Grass|25-27|19%}}
{{catchtime|night}}
{{Catchentry2|048|Venonat|no|no|yes|Grass|23|30%}}
{{Catchentry2|164|Noctowl|yes|yes|yes|Grass|25|20%}}
{{Catchentry2|195|Quagsire|yes|yes|no|Grass|22-24|19%}}
{{Catchentry2|195|Quagsire|no|no|yes|Grass|23-25|39%}}
{{Catchentry2|049|Venomoth|no|no|yes|Grass|25|10%}}
{{catchtime|SurfFish}}
{{Catchentry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|25-29|60%}}
{{Catchentry2|195|Quagsire|yes|yes|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|25-29|30%}}
{{Catchentry2|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|25-29|10%}}
{{Catchentry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Old Rod|Old Rod]]|10|85%}}
{{Catchentry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Old Rod|Old Rod]]|10|15%}}
{{Catchentry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|20|65%}}
{{Catchentry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|20|35%}}
{{Catchentry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|40|70%}}
{{Catchentry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|40|20%}}
{{Catchentry2|211|Qwilfish|yes|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|40|10%}}
{{Catchablefooter|land}}

===Generation III===
{{catchableheader|land|2}}
{{Catchentryfl|043|Oddish|yes|no|Grass|22-26|35%}}
{{Catchentryfl|069|Bellsprout|no|yes|Grass|22-26|35%}}
{{Catchentryfl|048|Venonat|yes|yes|Grass|24-26|30%}}
{{Catchentryfl|016|Pidgey|yes|yes|Grass|25-27|20%}}
{{Catchentryfl|017|Pidgeotto|yes|yes|Grass|29|5%}}
{{Catchentryfl|044|Gloom|yes|no|Grass|28-30|5%}}
{{Catchentryfl|070|Weepinbell|no|yes|Grass|28-30|5%}}
{{Catchentryfl|132|Ditto|yes|yes|Grass|25|5%}}
{{catchtime|SurfFish}}
{{catchentryfl|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|5-40|100%}}
{{catchentryfl|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Old Rod|Old Rod]]|5|100%}}
{{catchentryfl|116|Horsea|yes|no|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|5-15|60%}}
{{catchentryfl|116|Horsea|no|yes|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|5-15|20%}}
{{catchentryfl|098|Krabby|yes|no|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|5-15|20%}}
{{catchentryfl|098|Krabby|no|yes|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|5-15|60%}}
{{catchentryfl|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|5-15|20%}}
{{catchentryfl|116|Horsea|yes|no|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|15-35|84%}}
{{catchentryfl|098|Krabby|no|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|15-35|84%}}
{{catchentryfl|130|Gyarados|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|15-25|15%}}
{{catchentryfl|054|Psyduck|yes|no|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|25-35|1%}}
{{catchentryfl|079|Slowpoke|no|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|25-35|1%}}
{{catchablefooter|land|2}}

===Generation IV===
{{Catchableheader|land|2}}
{{catchtime|all}}
{{Catchentryhs|030|Nidorina|yes|yes|Grass|23|30%}}
{{Catchentryhs|033|Nidorino|yes|yes|Grass|23|30%}}
{{Catchentryhs|113|Chansey|yes|yes|Grass|25|1%}}
{{catchtime|morning}}
{{Catchentryhs|017|Pidgeotto|yes|yes|Grass|25|20%}}
{{Catchentryhs|187|Hoppip|yes|yes|Grass|22-24|19%}}
{{catchtime|day}}
{{Catchentryhs|017|Pidgeotto|yes|yes|Grass|25|20%}}
{{Catchentryhs|187|Hoppip|yes|yes|Grass|22-24|19%}}
{{catchtime|night}}
{{Catchentryhs|164|Noctowl|yes|yes|Grass|25|20%}}
{{Catchentryhs|195|Quagsire|yes|yes|Grass|22-24|19%}}
{{catchtime|SurfFish}}
{{Catchentryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|25|60%}}
{{Catchentryhs|195|Quagsire|yes|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|25|30%}}
{{Catchentryhs|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|{{m|Surf}}ing|25|10%}}
{{Catchentryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Old Rod|Old Rod]]|10|95%}}
{{Catchentryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Old Rod|Old Rod]]|10|5%}}
{{Catchentryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|20|60%}}
{{Catchentryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Good Rod|Good Rod]]|20|40%}}
{{Catchentryhs|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|40|90%}}
{{Catchentryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|40|7%}}
{{Catchentryhs|211|Qwilfish|yes|yes|[[Fishing#Super Rod|Super Rod]]|40|3%}}
{{catchtime|Special}}
{{Catchentryhs|113|Chansey|yes|yes|[[Mass Outbreak|Swarms]]|23|40%}}
{{catchentryhs|264|Linoone|yes|yes|[[Hoenn Sound]]|25|20%}}
{{catchentryhs|293|Whismur|yes|yes|[[Hoenn Sound]]|23|20%}}
{{catchentryhs|399|Bidoof|yes|yes|[[Sinnoh Sound]]|25|20%}}
{{catchentryhs|418|Buizel|yes|yes|[[Sinnoh Sound]]|23|20%}}
{{Catchablefooter|land|2}}

==Trainers==
===Generation III===

{{trainerheader}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_Picnicker.png|Picnicker|Alma|560|3|118|Goldeen|♀|28|None|060|Poliwag|♀|28|None|116|Horsea|♀|28|None|36=ワカバ|37=Wakaba}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_BirdKeeper.png|Bird Keeper|Sebastian|696|2|016|Pidgey|♂|29|None|017|Pidgeotto|♂|29|None|36=ケイスケ|37=Keisuke}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_Picnicker.png|Picnicker|Susie|480|5|016|Pidgey|♀|24|None|052|Meowth|♀|24|None|019|Rattata|♀|24|None|025|Pikachu|♀|24|None|052|Meowth|♀|24|None|36=ミサキ|37=Misaki| 38=Vs. Seeker}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_Beauty.png|Beauty|Lola|1944|3|019|Rattata|♀|27|None|025|Pikachu|♀|27|None|019|Rattata|♀|27|None|36=アユミ|37=Ayumi}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_Beauty.png|Beauty|Sheila|2088|2|035|Clefairy|♀|29|None|052|Meowth|♀|29|None|36=クニミ|37=Kunimi}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_Picnicker.png|Picnicker|Valerie|600|2|060|Poliwag|♀|30|None|060|Poliwag|♀|30|None|36=ホノカ|37=Honoka}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_Picnicker.png|Picnicker|Gwen|540|4|016|Pidgey|♀|27|None|052|Meowth|♀|27|None|016|Pidgey|♀|27|None|017|Pidgeotto|♀|27|None|36=ノゾミ|37=Nozomi}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_BirdKeeper.png|Bird Keeper|Robert|624|4|016|Pidgey|♂|26|None|017|Pidgeotto|♂|26|None|021|Spearow|♂|26|None|022|Fearow|♂|26|None|36=ツバサ|37=Tsubasa| 38=Vs. Seeker}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_BirdKeeper.png|Bird Keeper|Perry|600|5|021|Spearow|♂|25|None|016|Pidgey|♂|25|None|016|Pidgey|♂|25|None|021|Spearow|♂|25|None|021|Spearow|♂|25|None|36=キヨヒコ|37=Kiyohiko}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|FL_Biker.png|Biker|Jared|560|3|109|Koffing|♂|28|None|109|Koffing|♂|28|None|109|Koffing|♂|28|None|36=エイジ|37=Eiji}}
{{trainerfooter}}

===Generation IV===
{{trainerheader}}
{{Trainerentry|HGSS_Bird_Keeper.png|Bird Keeper|Bret|1312|2|276|Taillow|♂|41|None|022|Fearow|♂|41|None|36=ノボル|37=Noboru}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|DP_Picnicker.png|Picnicker|Piper|640|1|325|Spoink|♀|40|None|36=ルイコ|37=Ruiko}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|HGSS_Bird_Keeper.png|Bird Keeper|Perry|1344|1|083|Farfetch'd|♂|42|None|36=ノリアキ|37=Noriaki}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|HGSS_Young_Couple.png|Young Couple|Tim & Sue|5888|2|064|Kadabra|♂|41|None|054|Psyduck|♂|46|None|36=カツとリタ|37=Katsu & Rita|38=phone}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|DP_PokéFan_M.png|Pokéfan|Joshua|2048|6|025|Pikachu|♂|32|None|025|Pikachu|♂|32|None|025|Pikachu|♂|32|None|025|Pikachu|♂|32|None|025|Pikachu|♂|32|None|025|Pikachu|♂|32|None|36=イチロウ|37=Ichirō}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|DP_PokéFan_M.png|Pokéfan|Alex|4160|3|034|Nidoking|♂|29|None|199|Slowking|♂|29|None|129|Magikarp|♂|65|None|36=ミツヒデ|37=Mitsuhide}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|DP_Camper.png|Camper|Tanner|608|1|185|Sudowoodo|♂|38|None|36=タモン|37=Tamon|38=phone}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|DP_Picnicker.png|Picnicker|Ginger|656|1|293|Whismur|♀|41|None|36=ハルノ|37=Haruno}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|DP_Camper.png|Camper|Clark|640|1|418|Buizel|♂|40|None|36=モリミチ|37=Morimichi}}
{{Trainerdiv}}
{{Trainerentry|DP_Hiker.png|Hiker|Kenny|1056|3|028|Sandslash|♂|27|None|075|Graveler|♂|29|None|076|Golem|♂|33|None|36=ノリヨシ|37=Noriyoshi|38=phone}}
{{trainerfooter}}

==Differences among generations==
===Generations I and III===
Between Generation I and Generation III, there are no major changes to the route at all. However, the hidden item in the fence was originally [[Calcium]] in [[Generation I]] but was replaced with [[PP Up]] in [[Generation III]].

===Generation II===
Among the most notable changes in [[Generation II]] was the reduction in the length of the route by roughly 60%. Equally notable was the reduction in the number of trainers from thirteen to five.

===Generation IV===
The route is nearly identical to Generation III. Like Generation II though, the entire maze area is Route 13 instead of being split between Routes 13 and 14. Also, the number of trainers on this route is now 10.

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Bicycle

2010-07-03T07:18:27Z

Pikalord: /* In Sinnoh */

A '''Bicycle''' (Japanese: '''じてんしゃ''' ''bicycle'') is a [[key item]] obtained in the games to facilitate [[Transportation in Pokémon|faster movement]]. [[Cycling Road]]s can only be navigated on while cycling.

==In Kanto and Johto==
[[Image:Bike.png|right|thumb|A bike in the games]]
In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], as well as their {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Generation III}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Generation IV}} remakes, there is only one type of bicycle. It is sold by the Bike Shop ([[Miracle Cycle]] in the original Japanese versions) located in [[Cerulean City]] (in Kanto), and in [[Goldenrod City]] (in Johto). In Cerulean City a {{DL|List of key items in Generation I|Bike Voucher}} is needed, while in Goldenrod City, the owner will give away the bike for free for advertisement purposes. It is the most basic type of bicycle in all of the games, as it only provides faster transportation. There are no obstacles that can be passed only with the bicycle, except {{ka|Cycling Road}} in [[Kanto]], which cannot be entered without a bike to ride on.

==In Hoenn==
In [[Hoenn]], the setting of the [[Generation III]] games {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, there are actually two types of bicycles: the Mach Bike and the Acro Bike. They are both obtained for free in [[Rydel's Cycles]] in Mauville City, and one can be changed for the other at any time after one bike is originally obtained. However, the player may only take one bicycle with them at a time.

This is the first generation to introduce [[bike obstacles]].

===Mach Bike===
[[File:Mach Bike.png|thumb|right|150px|Artwork of the Mach Bike]]
The '''Mach Bike''' (Japanese: '''マッハじてんしゃ''' ''Mach Bike'') allows players to move a lot faster than the previous models of bicycles. It can move fast enough to ride straight up a muddy slope, or over weak ground without falling through ([[Sky Pillar]]). If the player collides with something, all momentum gained is lost and the speed resets. This is the faster of the two bikes found in Hoenn. On [[Seaside Cycling Road]], a player's time and number of collisions while riding this bike from the northern entrance to the southern exit is timed and recorded. This is part of the data sent over to other players when records are swapped.

===Acro Bike===
[[Image:Wheelie.PNG|thumb|left|{{ga|Brendan}} doing a wheelie with the Acro Bike]]
[[File:Acro Bike.png|thumb|right|150px|Artwork of the Acro Bike]]
An '''Acro Bike''' (Japanese: '''ダートじてんしゃ''' ''Dart Bike'') travels at the same speed as the original models of bicycles, but it also allows players to perform tricks, such as a wheelie or bunny hop, that let players reach special areas, like climbing up rocks on [[Jagged Pass]]. It can also be used for traveling on white rails found on [[Route 119]] and in the [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]. The following is a list of tricks that are able to be performed using this bike:
* Hold B button (less than 2 sec.): standing wheelie
* Hold B button (more than 2 sec.): bunny hop
* Hold B, then D-pad: wheelie or bunny hop
* Press B+D-pad direction (perpendicular to direction of travel) simultaneously: sideways hop

A common trick in the Hoenn Safari Zone is to bunny hop up and down on an Acro Bike. This does not count as steps in the Safari Game; however, wild Pokémon can be encountered.

Unlike the Mach Bike, if the player rides on Seaside Cycling Road their time won't be recorded, due to the bike being "easy to turn" in comparison.

==In Sinnoh==
[[Image:DPBicycle.jpg|thumb|right|{{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Dawn}} riding rented bikes]]
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, there is again a single model of bicycle, but it is different from the regular one in that it has two gears—third and fourth. The differences between the two gears, which can be changed by pressing the B button, are similar to the differences between both types of Hoenn-exclusive bikes, as there is a fast gear (fourth) that allows players to travel up muddy slopes, and a slower gear (third) for easier turning. The only difference is that third gear isn't made for performing tricks (though it is capable of crossing narrow rails). It is obtained after the player saves [[Rad Rickshaw]], owner of [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop]], from [[Team Galactic]] in [[Eterna City]]. Diamond and Pearl also introduce [[bike obstacles|bike ramps]]. In the basements of both [[Oreburgh Gate]] and [[Wayward Cave]], as well as on [[Route 227]], Trainers can jump over a bike ramp to reach a certain area that would otherwise be blocked. The distance that the bike can jump depends on what gear it is in. There are three terrains that can only be crossed by a bicycle:

* '''Sandy Slopes''' - If trying to travel up a sandy slope, a Trainer's feet will sink into the sand and drag them back down, making these hills impossible to climb on foot. However, a Trainer can clear them by setting the bike into fourth gear and gaining a running start.
* '''Jump Stands''' - If a Trainer encounters a boulder sticking out the ground in a strange direction in cave, they can switch the bike to fourth gear and gain a running start to clear over two tiles of terrain.
* '''Narrow Bridges''' - Narrow bridges that connect two areas of land are just wide enough to allow passage by bike, using either gear setting.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Misty with her bike.JPG|190px|thumb|right|[[Misty]] with her burnt bike]]
* A {{wp|running gag|running joke}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} seems to be that every time {{Ash}} meets up with a new female {{ashfr|traveling partner}}, his {{AP|Pikachu}} ends up destroying her bike.
**Following the actual time when {{an|Misty}}'s bike is destroyed, it is never acknowledged by anyone that Pikachu destroyed the bike; instead, it is always said that Ash destroyed it. However, Ash took the bike to escape the Spearow, and had he not taken it, it wouldn't have been destroyed with the Spearow when Pikachu used its {{m|ThunderShock}}.
* A reference to [[Generation III]] occurs in [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop]], with the shelves advertising the Mach and the Acro Bikes.
* In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta|beta version]] of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, a skateboard was planned to complement the bike.
* In [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] the music for the [[Bug Catching Contest]] remixes parts of the original Bicycle theme music from [[Generation I]].
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Serebii.net

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Pikalord: /* Server issues */

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'''Serebii.net''', also known as '''SPP''' (Serebii's Pokémon Page/Place/Palace), is a fan site created by [[Serebii (person)|Serebii]] in the fall of 1999 when many [[Pokémon ]] sites were quickly starting to appear. The site first gained popularity as a GeoCities site, where it was also a member of the [[Articuno Island]] network. The site also had a close affiliation with the short lived ''[[Pokémon Official Magazine]]'' in the UK.

It is a well known source for {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|games}} information. The website is updated on an almost daily basis. A popular feature of the site is the "Pokéarth", a complete listing of all in-game {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and catchable Pokémon in every city and route.

Serebii.net's name is taken from the Japanese name for {{p|Celebi}}. The Pokémon also serves as the site's mascot.

==Controversy==
Serebii.net has occasionally been the center of controversy, as its webmaster has faced accusations of theft in the past. {{OBP|Serebii|person}}, the owner, claims that he has not personally stolen anything since mid-2002. Since mid-2002, however, there has been at least one instance of material appearing on Serebii's site that had been created and/or originally reported by another fansite without credit; Serebii has stated that one incident resulted from the work of unscrupulous fans stealing the material from the original site and passing them along to him, without informing him of the source. Although he has shown reluctance to remove or give credit for such material at times, Serebii eventually accepts to do so in the vast majority of cases. Serebii.net is very protective over its content. The site has functions that disable right-clicking, and highlighting and copying text in most browsers.

==Server issues==
Serebii.net has suffered from a number of server problems since it burst into the ranks of the major Pokémon sites in 2002. Up until March 2003, its uptime could be called sporadic at best, with large downtimes of up to 6 months, due primarily to Serebii.net outgrowing a sequence of servers that it was being hosted on for no charge.

Due to Serebii's dire situation, Ledian_X introduced Craig Maloof to Serebii, who made an offer to pay for Serebii's server costs. (Craig had previously made this offer towards [[Archaic]] for [[Bulbagarden]], though this offer was rejected.) Since that time, Serebii.net has been hosted on Craig's own private servers, with the hosting bills apparently being paid for via the single Google AdWords banner on every page of the site and forums.

In Early 2006, after the site had made enough excess to pay Craig back for the time he personally funded the servers, it was decided to move the servers onto servers under the sole control of Serebii, with assistance from ricocheting, a person who had helped Craig run his servers in the past.

Since then, the site's reach expanded causing many more server issues noted by many users in commencing at the release of Diamond & Pearl in Japan and many users trading in the sites forums. These issues are still plaguing the site at time of writing and are in the process of being resolved. The trading problem, however, has been resolved by different methods, such as sorting Pokémon and not allowing personal trade topics.

==Staff==
* {{OBP|Serebii|person}} - Head of Serebii.net.
* Coronis - Helps with news and updates on new games, created various fansprites for the [[Pokémon Adventures]] sections, and helps with the Manga sections.
* Alfonso - Has written many episode guides.
* Hey Micky!/Willowhisp - Does the Pokémon of the Week entries most of the time.
* Dragonair - Has written various guides on game mechanics and other related items.
* Skittyonwailord - Scans cards for the cardex.

==External links==
* [http://www.serebii.net Serebii.net]
* [http://www.serebiiforums.com Serebii.net Forums]

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Ledge

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Pikalord: editing page to include lyra and kris in 3rd paragraph

[[File:LedgePt.png|thumb|A ledge on [[Route 203]]]]
[[File:LedgeFRLG.png|thumb|{{ga|Red}} jumping over a ledge in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]]

'''Ledges''' are a common feature of the geography of the Pokémon world. They can be found on most [[route]]s, and have been featured in every [[main series]] [[Pokémon game]].

Ledges are not just for decoration purposes; they also serve as one-way obstacles. Players are able to jump over ledges and land on the other side, but may never climb back up. A ledge may be strategically placed on a route for one of two reasons. Firstly, the ledge provides a quick return from a new area once it has been reached. Often this removes the need to walk through [[tall grass]] (in one direction only). Ledges may also be used in this manner to provide a quick return back to the start of a [[cave]].

The second main use of a ledge is to prevent a player from entering a new area too early. For example, {{ga|Ethan}}, {{ga|Lyra}} and {{ga|Kris}} are able to enter the southern end of [[Route 46]] at the beginning of their [[Pokémon journey]], but cannot reach the northern end ([[Blackthorn City]]) on account of the ledges blocking the path. This area is full of high-level Pokémon and being able to travel there at the start of the game would disrupt the storyline of {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.

In [[Hoenn]], Trainers with an [[Acro Bike]] can use it to travel up the ledged paths in [[Jagged Pass]] or the {{ho|Safari Zone}} by holding the B button and jumping up an adjacent path of stones. This cannot be done in any other routes.

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Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver beta

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Pikalord: fixing it up :) in prototype sprites area, under slowpoke well picture

During the planning and development stages of '''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}''', [[CoroCoro]] magazine released some information about the upcoming game including game sprites and locations. Everything in the article was found in the real game with a few modifications and clean ups.

==Prototype sprites==
Before the game was released, there were pictures from [[CoroCoro]] Magazine that showed {{ga|Silver}}'s, {{p|Chikorita}}'s, {{p|Pikachu}}'s and Pikachu-colored {{p|Pichu}}'s beta sprites. These were changed later on. There is also a beta back sprite of {{ga|Ethan}}. His hair is slightly different and there is a symbol on his hat.

Beta screenshots also exist, one of the [[Slowpoke Well]] that instead shows a [[Team Rocket grunts|Team Rocket grunt]] standing where [[Proton]] is in the final version, as was the case in the original games, and another of the Mystri Stage in [[Sinjoh Ruins]] that shows the three circles being identical instead of three different colors in the final version.

Also, {{p|Cyndaquil}}'s sprite in the intro is different from its front sprite in the main game. This may be something in the beta version that was forgotten to be edited in the intro.

<gallery perrow=4>
File:SilverHGSS beta.png|Silver's beta sprite
File:GoldHGSS beta back.png‎|Beta back sprite of Ethan
File:Goldvssilver.png‎|Beta battle screen, showing Ethan and Silver's aforementioned sprites
File:Slowpokewell.png|Beta [[Slowpoke Well]], minus Proton
File:Spr 4h 152b.png|Chikorita's beta sprite (leaf coloring is darker)
File:Spr_4h_025b.png|Pikachu's beta sprite
File:Spr_4h_172b s.png|Pikachu-colored Pichu's beta sprite
File:Cynthiaarceus.jpg|Beta version Mystri Stage, a platform in [[Sinjoh Ruins]] used for summoning one of the Sinnoh game mascots.
</gallery>
 

==Prototype items==

*The [[Photo Album]] was going to be a key item, but the feature was included in the [[PC]] instead.
*Data, including a sprite, exists for the [[Slowpoketail]]. It can be obtained through hacking but has no function.

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