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==Upcoming episodes==

In The Anime Department
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Episode Titles

A TV guide in Japan has revealed the first episode titles from Pokémon Sun & Moon. This episode is set to air on November 17th in a one hour special, November 24th in a one hour special, December 1st and December 8th respectively.
Episode 944: Alola! New Islands, New Pokémon!!
Episode 946: Good Rotomorning, I am the Rotomdex, Roto!
Episode 948: Popplio, Do Your Balloonest!
Episode 949: Togedemaru: Prickling and Tingling!

http://www.serebii.net/--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 20:45, 7 November 2016 (UTC)
:More than anything: Serebii is NOT an acceptable source. We cannot take content from Serebii to use on Bulbapedia. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 21:04, 7 November 2016 (UTC)
::Understood, my apologies--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 21:07, 7 November 2016 (UTC)

== Concerns about English Dub ==

Has anyone heard about the status of the English dub? I haven't seen any evidence of it appearing beyond Episode 2 anywhere. [[User:Macsen|Macsen]] ([[User talk:Macsen|talk]]) 18:36, 27 January 2017 (UTC)
:That's because episodes 1 and 2 were just a sneak preview, the same as was done with [[XY001]] and [[XY002]]. Be patient; the full Sun & Moon dub is sure to start sooner or later. (The gap between the end of the Best Wishes dub and the start of the non-preview XY dub was almost two months, so I'd give it at least that long before you should start getting concerned. The XY dub just ended last week, so there's still a couple months before I'd expect the Sun & Moon dub to start for real.) [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 19:52, 27 January 2017 (UTC)
::I would like to point this out. The UK and Canada have gotten releases of the dub. Just saying. [[User:Pikatwig|Pikatwig]] ([[User talk:Pikatwig|talk]]) 22:09, 7 April 2017 (UTC)
:::Yes? We're fully aware and information about those releases have been on their respective pages for days now. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 22:35, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

== SM039 ==

It's kinda weird that SM039 has a confirmed air date but no episode title. Don't English dub episodes usually have the title confirmed first before the air date?[[User:PokeAmour|PokeAmour]] ([[User talk:PokeAmour|talk]]) 17:46, 15 October 2017 (UTC)
:[https://forums.bulbagarden.net/index.php?threads/season-20-pokemon-the-series-sun-moon-dub-episode-titles-thread.219757/page-13#post-6337550 Disney XD put up a placeholder title.] --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 18:54, 15 October 2017 (UTC)
::Placeholder title? I'm not sure what you mean by that. [[User:PokeAmour|PokeAmour]] ([[User talk:PokeAmour|talk]]) 20:36, 15 October 2017 (UTC)
:::It means they put a {{wp|placeholder name|placeholder}} in the space normally occupied by the title. As noted in the link Abcboy provided, the placeholder title was "20-39", indicating Season 20, Episode 39. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 21:19, 15 October 2017 (UTC)
::::Interesting. Sorry about undoing those edits earlier, I just thought normally the English dub would release the dub episode title first before the airdate. I guess it was just a misunderstanding. [[User:PokeAmour|PokeAmour]] ([[User talk:PokeAmour|talk]]) 23:37, 15 October 2017 (UTC)

== Change the page's name? ==

Anyone wanna discuss about the notice on top of the page that says "It has been suggested that this article be moved to List of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episodes."?
[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:30, 16 October 2017 (UTC)

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(Japanese: '''終わりなきゼロ！また逢う日まで！！''' ''The Endless Zero! Until the Day We Meet Again!!'') is the 140th and final episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 939th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 27, 2016.
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==Plot==
The episode begins with {{Ash}} making a phone call to Professor Oak and {{Delia|his mother}}, although he first has to deal with {{AP|Pikachu}} saying his hellos a little too close. Delia thanks {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} for accompanying Ash on his [[Kalos]] journey, and they assure her the pleasure was theirs as they've learned a lot from traveling with him and had a lot of fun too. Ash tells his mom that he has a lot of stories to tell and will be starting the trip back to [[Kanto]] that afternoon, and Professor Oak assures him they'll be waiting. Delia wishes her son a safe journey, and extends an open invitation to Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie to visit anytime. The call ends, and Ash tells Pikachu that it's time to start getting ready, making Bonnie start to realize their journey is indeed about to come to an end.

Later, the gang tuck into lunch; however, Serena notices that Bonnie has barely eaten anything. Bonnie shrugs it off by claiming to have eaten too many sweets earlier, and as Clemont begins to remind her about not eating just before meals, the doorbell rings. The gang find that [[Professor Sycamore]], [[Alain]], [[Mairin]], and [[Chespie]] have arrived, with Sycamore telling them that he just called to say a final goodbye before Ash and Serena leave.

[[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} make a report to {{an|Giovanni}} detailing how they single-handedly brought down [[Team Flare]] and destroyed the [[Megalith Zygarde]], thanks to doctored footage, while claiming that their goal was their entire reason for coming to Kalos in the first place. Giovanni tells them that it's obvious they did play a role in stopping Team Flare and congratulates them on a job well done before ordering them to report back to the [[Team Rocket HQ]]. The three then celebrate with their Pokémon that the altered footage worked and that Giovanni is pleased with them, before rushing off to catch the first plane back to Kanto.

Ash is surprised to have been told that Alain and Mairin are leaving on a new journey to [[Frost Cavern]] as part of Professor Sycamore's research. Sycamore explains the discovery that the {{ci|Anistar}} Sundial is now emitting energy whenever sunlight shines on it that can be used to pin down the location of [[Mega Stone]]s, meaning that there should be a Mega Stone somewhere in Frost Cavern. Mairin explains that many other locations have been identified too, all of which will be checked out as part of her and Alain's investigation. Ash then notices that Alain is no longer wearing his [[Key Stone]], and Alain explains that he handed it over due to the fact he had received it from [[Lysandre]] despite knowing that he would no longer be able to Mega Evolve his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. Alain tells Ash that he has decided to follow his example and start from scratch with the intention of finding the Mega Stone on his own, and hopes that one day when they're both strong enough again they will battle once more. Ash promises him that they will, and the two friends bid each other a final goodbye. Chespie says farewell to [[Clemont's Chespin]], who begins to cry. Mairin thanks Serena for her help in rescuing Chespie from [[Lysandre Labs]], but Serena shrugs off the thanks by saying that Mairin played as much of a role as she did. Sycamore tells the gang before he leaves that he looks forward to reuniting with them all one day, and the gang bid him, Alain, Mairin, and Chespie goodbye. Ash then realizes it's time for them to prepare to leave too, causing Bonnie to become sad again.

At Lumiose Airport, the gang discover that Serena's flight to [[Hoenn]] will be leaving before Ash's flight and decide to take the chance to let out all their Pokémon to say farewell, warning them that they may not see each other again for quite a long time. There are many fond farewells among the Pokémon, with much sadness and tears. {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} walks up to {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} to say goodbye; however, Dedenne can't bring himself to. Bonnie sadly tells him that they need to say goodbye, but Dedenne begins to get upset and instead escapes from Bonnie's arms and runs through the airport. Giving chase, and using Pikachu's electricity, they track down Dedenne who is hiding behind a video monitor. Everyone asks Dedenne to emerge but he refuses to. Bonnie tells him she understands how he feels because she feels exactly the same; she feels very close to everyone and their Pokémon and her dream is that they could all stay together forever. However, she explains that she understands that Ash and Serena have their own dreams and they need to leave to pursue them, just as she has her own dream of one day becoming a Pokémon Trainer with Dedenne as her partner. She hopes to one day defeat Serena in a [[Pokémon Showcase]] and win against Ash in a Pokémon battle and knows that saying goodbye is just another step on that journey, and so that's why they should be happy, too, since it brings them all closer to their dreams. Dedenne is still upset, but emerges and jumps into Bonnie's arms. Ash asks Dedenne to help Bonnie achieve her dream and looks forward to facing Bonnie in a battle someday, although he doesn't intend to lose. Serena concurs, promising to face and try and win against Bonnie in a Showcase. Clemont also looks forward to when he can face her in a Gym Battle. This helps both Dedenne and Bonnie to cheer up, knowing they still have a lot to look forward to.

Soon it is time for Serena to leave. She thanks Ash, Clemont, and Bonnie for all of their help throughout her first journey. Clemont asks her to call them occasionally, while Bonnie tells her she'll come and find her once she's started her journey. Serena then tells Ash she's glad she sought him out when she began her journey and that he is her ultimate goal. Ash is briefly taken aback. She vows to seek him out again someday as a more mature woman, and Ash voices his approval. As Serena is carried down the escalator, she quickly turns around again, announcing that she wants one last thing from Ash. She runs back up the escalator and is seen leaning in towards Ash, but her farewell is not shown directly. As the escalator pulls her back downwards again, Clemont, Bonnie, and Pikachu are stunned and blushing. Ash's face remains blank for a while, while Serena is also blushing as she moves away. Serena thanks them, and they all recover to bid her an enthusiastic farewell.

Outside the airport, Ash, Clemont, and Bonnie watch as Serena's plane leaves. Clemont hopes Serena will be okay, and Ash assures him that she'll be fine and will become stronger in Hoenn. Clemont also promises to become stronger and invent devices that will help people and Pokémon. The three have some more time before Ash's plane leaves, so Clemont has a request for Ash before he leaves; he wishes to end their adventure in Kalos as it began...with a battle. Ash happily agrees, and sends Pikachu up against {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}} as Bonnie watches. The two Trainers, as would be expected, battle to their hardest.

As the sun sets in Kalos, Clemont and Bonnie watch as Ash's plane flies away. On a bright sunny day in Hoenn, Serena arrives, ready to begin a new adventure as she recalls her previous adventures: choosing {{p|Fennekin}} as her starter Pokémon, meeting {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} and {{TP|Serena|Eevee}}, finding her calling as a [[Pokémon Performer]], and getting a chance to strive for the title of {{DL|Pokémon Performer|Kalos Queen}}. At the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]], Clemont works on an invention (assisted by [[Clembot]]) as he remembers meeting Ash, getting to invent various devices, reuniting with {{TP|Clemont|Luxio}}, eventually facing Ash in a Gym Battle and having to sacrifice his first Clembot to help defeat Team Flare. Bonnie recalls all the Pokémon she got to meet throughout the journey and formed special relationships with: {{p|Flabébé}}, {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Tyrunt}}, and [[Squishy]]. At his lab, Professor Sycamore helps a beginning Trainer choose his first Pokémon before taking a call from Alain and Mairin. In Frost Cavern, Alain, Mairin, Charizard, and Chespie take in the wonderful sights as Alain looks forward to his fresh start. At the ruins of the Lysandre Labs, [[Sawyer]] is living his dream as he assists {{Steven}} with his investigation of the site. In a forest, {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}} enjoy meeting the various Pokémon that live there. At {{rt|14|Kalos|the wetlands}}, {{AP|Goodra}} continues its role as caregiver as it breaks up a squabble between a {{p|Lotad}} and a {{p|Wooper}}. Nearby, {{AP|Greninja}} destroys another vine made of negative energy while being watched over by Squishy and [[Z2]], continuing its role as protector of Kalos.

On his plane, Ash looks out at the passing seascape as he recalls his adventures in Kalos: arriving in the region with [[Alexa]], making new friends and meeting new Pokémon, defeating Gym Leaders, finding new rivals, going on new adventures, meeting with Team Rocket various times, deepening his relationship with Froakie and eventually unlocking the power of the [[Bond Phenomenon]], making it to the finals of the [[Lumiose Conference]] against Alain, and destroying the Megalith Zygarde and taking down Team Flare with the help of the Gym Leaders of Kalos, [[Diantha]], Steven, [[Malva]], and {{p|Zygarde}}. He then recalls his final goodbye with Greninja, before leaving him to meet his own destiny.

It is the middle of the night when Ash arrives at the outskirts of [[Pallet Town]], and the young Trainer spends a few seconds regarding his hometown before continuing. Arriving home, he sees the lights are still on and knows his mom is waiting. Taking a moment to reflect that they have another wonderful adventure behind them, Ash and Pikachu enter the house.

'''''And to our own way!'''''

==Major events==

* {{TRT}} returns to [[Kanto]].
* {{an|Serena}} leaves {{ashfr|the group}} and heads to [[Hoenn]].
* Ash and {{an|Clemont}} have a battle, with the end result left unknown.
* Ash separates from Clemont and {{an|Bonnie}}, leaving the [[Kalos]] region and returning to [[Pallet Town]].

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY140.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Professor Sycamore]]
* [[Sophie]]
* [[Alain]]
* [[Mairin]]
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Alexa]] (flashback)
* [[Meyer|Meyer/Blaziken Mask]] (flashback)
* {{kal|Grace}} (flashback)
* [[Viola]] (flashback)
* [[Grant]] (flashback)
* [[Korrina]] (flashback)
* [[Ramos]] (flashback)
* [[Valerie]] (flashback)
* [[Olympia]] (flashback)
* [[Wulfric]] (flashback)
* [[Malva]] (flashback)
* [[Diantha]] (flashback)
* [[Steven Stone]]
* [[Kali]] (flashback)
* {{kal|Katherine}} (flashback)
* [[Blossom]] (flashback)
* [[Linnea]] (flashback)
* [[Heidi]] (flashback)
* [[Kye]] (flashback)
* [[Jay]] (flashback)
* [[Lilia]] (flashback)
* [[Alva]] (flashback)
* {{tc|Youngster}}
* Citizens
* Passengers

===Pokémon===


[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Pikachu}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; flashback)
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}}; flashback)
* {{p|Greninja}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; Ash-Greninja; Ash-Greninja in flashback)
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}}; flashback)
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}}; flashback)
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Goomy}} ({{OP|Ash|Goodra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Goodra}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Goodra}})
* {{p|Noibat}} ({{OP|Ash|Noibat}}; flashback)
* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}}; flashback)
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Serena|Eevee}}; flashback)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxio}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}}; flashback)
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Professor Sycamore]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]]; Mega Charizard X in flashback)
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[Mairin]]'s; [[Chespie]])
* {{p|Charmeleon}} ({{OP|Trevor|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Salamence}} ([[Sawyer]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Slurpuff}} ([[Sawyer]]'s; flashback; image)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Sawyer]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Clawitzer}} ([[Sawyer]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Slaking}} ([[Sawyer]]'s; flashback; image)
* {{p|Helioptile}} ([[Alexa]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Meyer]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Blaziken]]; flashback)
* {{p|Vivillon}} ([[Viola]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Tyrunt}} ([[Grant]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; flashback)
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Ramos]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; male; flashback)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; female; flashback)
* {{p|Abomasnow}} ([[Wulfric]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Abomasnow]]; flashback)
* {{p|Houndoom}} ([[Malva]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Houndoom]]; flashback)
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Metagross]]; flashback)
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]]; flashback)
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{OBP|Grey|XY027}}'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé|Red Flower}}; flashback)
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Dr. White]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Wynaut}} ([[Dr. White]]'s; ×3; flashback)
* {{p|Tyrunt}} ({{tc|Scientist}}s; flashback)
* {{p|Watchog}} (Trainer's; ×3)
* {{p|Sentret}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Teddiursa}} (Trainer's; ×4)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Furfrou|Natural Form}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Scraggy}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Hoppip}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Staravia}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Fennekin}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Froakie}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core, 50%, and Complete Forme}}; [[Squishy]]; 50% and Complete Forme in flashback)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core and Complete Forme}}; [[Z2]]; Complete Forme in flashback)
* {{p|Florges}} ({{an|Florges|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Florges|Blue Flower}})
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Floette|Blue Flower}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Budew}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Patrat}}
* {{p|Fletchling}} (×2)
* {{p|Wooper}} (×4)
* {{p|Lotad}} (×5)
* {{p|Seviper}} (×2)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (×3)
* {{p|Yanmega}} (×2)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (×3)
* {{p|Ariados}} (×3)
* {{p|Pinsir}} (×2)
* {{p|Swanna}} (×2)
* {{p|Skiddo}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Lapras}} (×3; flashback)
* {{p|Spritzee}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Doduo}} (flashback)
* {{p|Swanna}} (flashback)
* {{p|Moltres}} (flashback)
* {{p|Spewpa}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} (flashback)
* {{p|Sentret}} (flashback)
* {{p|Chespin}} (video)
* {{p|Fennekin}} (video)
* {{p|Froakie}} (video)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} (video)
* {{p|Latios}} (image)

===Other===
* [[Clembot]]
* [[Megalith Zygarde]] (fantasy; video; flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: [[Mega Evolution]]
* Unlike the final episodes of the previous four series, the phrase ''Next Time... A New Beginning!'' is not used; instead being replaced with ''And to our own way'' in golden cursive writing, likely as a reference to the ending of the [[Pokémon X and Y]] games.
* Music from [[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]] is used as insert song when Ash, {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{an|Clemont}} separate with {{an|Serena}} in the airport.
* [[V (Volt)]] is used as the ending song, being played over clips of previous episodes (substituting the usual ending sequence).
* This episode was followed by a preview of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}.
* The {{p|Solrock}} and {{p|Lunatone}} souvenirs that [[Jessie]] and [[James]] drop at the airport are likely a reference to the ''Sun & Moon'' series.
* [[Professor Sycamore]] narrates the preview for the [[SS036|next episode]].
* Ash's last battle in the [[Kalos]] region is against Clemont, which is a callback to the episode ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', in which Ash has his first battle in Kalos against him as well.
* The airport Serena arrives in Hoenn is a direct copy of {{wp|Kansai International Airport}} in Osaka, Japan.
**Ironically, in the real world, the airport is located nowhere near {{wp|Kyushu}}, where the Hoenn region is based on. Instead, it's located in the {{wp|Kansai}} region of Japan, where the Johto region is based on.
* During the scenes between Ash's departure from Kalos and his return to [[Pallet Town]], pieces of music from the [[original series]] are heard.
* This finale marks the first time the regional professor has appeared in the last episode of the series in which they were introduced.


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Rikeo:

== The Bird and Gas Type ==

The Bird and Gas type refers to the Sky and Pison types respectively--[[User:M.vit|M.vit]] 00:23, 23 June 2008 (UTC)
:There is no Sky type. Only Flying and that is mentioned as well. And we have no proof that Gas is refering to Poison. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 00:33, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

== Move ==

The song is officially titled as such in English. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 20:47, 10 April 2016 (UTC)
:So far nobody objects to change the page. It would really make a lot of sense especially since it has an official name. I may contact an administrator for a green light to move this page. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:21, 11 September 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Sawyer's Sceptile

2016-03-07T05:03:17Z

Rikeo: Re: /* Moveset */

== Caught in Kalos? ==

Is it ever mentioned that Treecko was caught in the Kalos region? :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Ask me anything!]])'' 05:38, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
:It wasn't really stated where Treecko was caught actually, not even in Scottie's debut. It could have been from Hoenn but since this is the anime, those chances are really low. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 21:50, 2 June 2015 (UTC)

He was given from Honnen region from Professor Birch.
I like this page well done this shows great page for Grovile --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 06:40, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

== Grovyle defeat ==

Grovyle wasn't defeated by cut
it was Water Pulse --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 06:47, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

Should be change
--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 18:50, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
:It has been fixed. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 20:32, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

great job. when will be ready to set up for people to see this --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 02:23, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
:It's up to the staff to decide if it belongs to the mainspace if that's what you meant but anybody could see this article. I'm guessing that by the time it becomes a Sceptile, the article would more likely get moved to the mainspace. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 02:58, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

Oh u did great job.
How powerful is Grovyle to u?
or we need to see more battles to determine its true strength.
Grovyle shows great abilities for his kind just like Ash Sceptile has been in anime. --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 03:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

== Evolution, Mega Evolution, and XY&Z ==

So, this "Pokemon XY&Z Guidebook" was released and it shows some things regarding this Pokemon. Firstly, there's a picture showing that Grovyle will be appearing in XY&Z alongside Sawyer. Secondly, another part of the same image mentions, in reference to Ash-Greninja, that "its power is evenly matched with that of its rival Mega Sceptile", which is pretty obviously referring to Sawyer's Pokemon, since Frogadier's main rival was mentioned to be Grovyle in XY075. So, anyways, the point of this is that whenever this page gets inevitably moved to the mainspace, it should definitely be protected for an upcoming evolution. --[[User:TheMaskedMeowth|TheMaskedMeowth]] ([[User talk:TheMaskedMeowth|talk]]) 16:46, 24 October 2015 (UTC)

Yes, that is going to happen, Sawyer will mega evolve his Sceptile, please protect this for evolution evidence.[[User:Jskylinegtr|Jskylinegtr]] ([[User talk:Jskylinegtr|talk]]) 03:49, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

== Sceptile ==

Just dropping this info here, but based on this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm6Vpv6Wugo preview], it seems that the next time it appears, ''Sawyer'''s ''Grovyle'' would have evolved to ''Sceptile''. {{unsigned|LatS}}
:Acknowledged. This page will change once the episode airs. Next episode is set for January 14th, 2016. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:56, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

== Protection ==

Isn't it a good idea to protect this page, just like Ash'Frogadier/Greninja and Ash'Noibat? Since their is evidence it is going to evolve & mega evolve, but hasn't so yet. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 15:20, 29 December 2015 (UTC)
:Since this is not a main character's Pokémon, the editing restrictions are a little less strict. This article is actually semi-protected (new users are blocked from editing). --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 10:35, 30 December 2015 (UTC)
::While Sawyer isn't a main character, doesn't mean the editing restrictions are less strict. I've semi protected it, just in case it comes back and does something else other than evolving, but if it becomes a problem (users adding that it'll evolve) then it'll get fully protected.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:22, 31 December 2015 (UTC)
:::Why is [[Ash's Noibat]] under full protection? --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 14:07, 31 December 2015 (UTC)
::::Hello? --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:49, 8 January 2016 (UTC)
::::: It is because it is seen on a XY & Z poster as a Noivern, just as [[Ash's Greninja]]. Because of this evidence, people start editing the trivia with this information. It will be de-protected once Noibat has actually evolved. [[User:Danny199|Danny199]] ([[User talk:Danny199|talk]]) 14:47, 8 January 2016 (UTC)

== Moveset ==

Is something wrong with Bullet Seed? Because when Sceptile used it, something else showed up instead of the picture. Like this: [[File:Sawyer Sceptile
Bullet Seed.png|200px]]. What does it mean?--[[User:CoolPokeGuy|CoolPokéGuy]] ([[User talk:CoolPokeGuy|Talk]]) 06:26, 1 March 2016 (UTC)
:Code was broken. I fixed it. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:03, 7 March 2016 (UTC)

Sawyer's Sceptile

2016-03-07T05:02:45Z

Rikeo: /* Moves used */ Fixing error

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'''Sawyer's Sceptile''' (Japanese: '''ショータのジュカイン''' ''Shōta's Jukain'') is [[Sawyer]]'s {{pkmn2|starter}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==History==
[[File:Sawyer Treecko.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Treecko]]
[[File:Sawyer Grovyle.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Grovyle]]
Prior to ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', Sawyer received Sceptile as a Treecko from [[Professor Birch]]. It battled with a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Taillow}} sometime afterwards. It was unable to deal with Taillow the first time. Using the notes that Sawyer wrote down, Treecko practiced its movements and was able to battle Taillow properly the second time.

Treecko made its first onscreen appearance in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'' where it had a battle with [[Clemont's Luxray]] at the [[Lumiose Gym]]. It attempted to use {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|Mega Drain in Dub}} earlier on. However, this left an opening for {{an|Clemont}} to attack. Afterwards, since the timing of Treecko's attacks were off, Treecko was defeated by Luxray's {{m|Wild Charge}}, costing Sawyer the match.

Treecko reappeared in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]'' where it partook in a [[Double Battle]] with {{p|Bagon}} against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}}. Although Treecko worked with Bagon to battle Hawlucha, the combination was interrupted by Frogadier's {{m|Water Pulse}}. Treecko used {{m|Bullet Seed}} twice on Frogadier but Frogadier dodged both of them. Treecko was then defeated by Frogadier's {{m|Cut}} despite having the type-advantage. Even though Bagon was left standing, Ash and Sawyer's Double Battle was interrupted when a fashion show was about to start.

Sawyer sent Treecko out in ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'' to watch {{Ash}}'s Gym battle with [[Valerie]]. As spectators, he wanted Treecko to watch the battle so that both of them would learn a lot.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Treecko helped Sawyer look for his notebook after it slipped out of his front pocket. After {{p|Slurpuff}} found it from {{TRT}} as they thought that it belonged to {{Steven}} instead, Treecko battled Team Rocket alongside Pikachu. All of the attacks performed by the Pokémon, including Treecko, canceled each other out but Pikachu's second {{m|Thunderbolt}} sent Team Rocket blasting off.
[[File:Ash Frogadier Sawyer Grovyle.png|thumb|left|250px|Its rivalry with Frogadier, as a Grovyle]]
During Sawyer and Ash's three-on-three battle, Sawyer sent out Treecko as his last Pokémon against Ash's Frogadier. Both Pokémon performed moves that were super effective against each other, as well as outspeed each other. Although determined to defeat Frogadier, Treecko evolved into Grovyle and learned {{m|Leaf Blade}} in the process. Despite the evolution, Grovyle still had trouble keeping up with Frogadier's movements. Grovyle went for Leaf Blade while Frogadier went for Cut. Both moves were elegantly dodged and then went for Bullet Seed and Water Pulse, respectively, causing smoke. Grovyle cleared the smoke with Leaf Blade, but Frogadier disappeared before it could happen. Frogadier launched another Water Pulse, which successfully connected with Grovyle, defeating it. As a result of the loss, the beginning of a rivalry between Grovyle and Frogadier began to develop.

Grovyle reappeared in ''[[XY093|From A to Z!]]'' where it chased after a group of {{p|Dodrio}} so that Sawyer could catch one.

Grovyle fought alongside Ash and his Pokémon against [[Celosia]] and three {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s. It was able to free [[Squishy]] from Celosia's {{p|Drapion}}'s grasp with {{m|Leaf Storm}}. Grovyle fled alongside Ash and company when Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Drapion's {{m|Sludge Bomb}} clashed with each other, causing smoke.

Later, Grovyle fought Celosia and the three Team Flare Grunts again. It was assisted by Frogadier despite their rivalry. They continued their battle when {{an|Serena}}, Clemont, and {{an|Bonnie}} attempted to take Squishy to safety. Their battle was stopped when Celosia and the three grunts fled. After dealing with Team Flare, Sawyer and Grovyle left Ash and his friends the next day.

It reappeared in [[XY105]] where it was revealed to have evolved into Sceptile. It was used in a battle against Ash's Greninja. Although Sceptile was able to match Greninja and even gained the edge due to its type advantage, it ultimately lost by a single hit when Greninja transformed into Ash-Greninja.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Sawyer and Sceptile.png|thumb|250px|Sawyer and Sceptile]]
Ever since Sawyer was with Treecko, it has been shown to get along with its Trainer quite well. Treecko was inexperienced in terms of {{pkmn|battle}}s, similar to when Sawyer started out on his {{pkmn|journey}}. This was evident during its battle with a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Taillow}} as Treecko was struggling with the battle. However, it was able to improve its movements with the help of Sawyer's notes. As a result, it was able to do well with Sawyer's second encounter with Taillow. Despite the training, Treecko still had much more training to go through as it didn't do well during Sawyer's Gym battle with {{an|Clemont}} when Sawyer arrived in the [[Lumiose Gym]].

During Sawyer's time with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, Treecko gained more determination to get stronger. In both of the battles Sawyer had with Ash, as well as the one he had with Clemont, it had trouble dealing with Pokémon more experienced even though [[Clemont's Luxray|two]] [[Ash's Frogadier|of them]] had the disadvantage normally.

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|Grass|Leech Seed|XY073|A Fashionable Battle!}}
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{{anmov|Psychic|Agility|XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!}}
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{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Storm|XY093|From A to Z!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|XY105|rec=yes}}
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* Razor Leaf was referred to as {{m|Mega Drain}} in the dub, a move Treecko can learn.

==Trivia==
* Sceptile, as a Treecko, alongside its Trainer, Sawyer, were first shown in [[Mad-Paced Getter]], the second opening song of the {{series|XY}}.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Treecko|Grovyle|Sceptile}}
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[[fr:Jungko de Liam]]
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Poké TV

2016-03-07T04:35:37Z

Rikeo: /* List of programs */ Guessing this is a typo

[[File:PokeTV.png|250px|thumb|Flipping through programs in Poké TV's segment]]
{{Samename|service that shows Pokémon episodes|Pokémon TV}}
'''Poké TV''' (Japanese: '''ポケTV''' ''POKéTV'') is a segment that occurs after the ending of episodes belonging to the [[XY series#Japanese seasons|''XY&Z'' saga]] of the [[Pokémon anime]], featuring programs about {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. This replaces [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]] starting from [[XY093]].

The segment starts off by switching through channels until one is chosen for the episode. Each segment features a Pokémon from the selected program.

Some episodes also feature extra scenes from the episode and clips from previous seasons.

==List of programs==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{colorschemedark|XYZ}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemelight|XYZ}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|XYZ}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Program Title Card
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|XYZ}}" | Caption
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|XYZ}}" | Episode
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|XYZ}}" | Featuring
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|XYZ}}" | Screenshot
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|XYZ}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Description
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program I Love Pikachu.png|250px]]
| I LOVE ピカチュウ! ''I Love Pikachu!''
| [[XY093]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY093.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY093.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Pikachu}} and a Pikachu imitating {{p|Wobbuffet}} in "Pikachu's Funny Faces".
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Poké Love TV.png|250px]]
| ポケラブ TV ''Poké Love TV''
| [[XY094]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY094.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY094.png|250px]]
| Features the different [[Eeveelution|evolutions]] of {{p|Eevee}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Pokémon 24 Hours.png|250px]]
| ポケモン 24時! ''Pokémon 24 Hours!''
| [[XY095]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY095.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY095.png|250px]]
| Features [[Nurse Joy]], {{cat|Joy's Pokémon|her Pokémon}}, and the [[Pokémon Center]] helping Pokémon in different [[region]]s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Pokémon Unbelievable.png|250px]]
| ポケモンアンビリーバボー ''Pokémon Unbelievable''
| [[XY096]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY096.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY096.png|250px]]
| Features [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]] of Pokémon native to [[Kalos]], specifically {{p|Meowstic}} and {{p|Pyroar}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Pokémon Unbelievable.png|250px]]
| ポケモンアンビリーバボー ''Pokémon Unbelievable''
| [[XY097]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY097.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY097.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, and the [[Lunar Wing]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Poké Love TV.png|250px]]
| ポケラブ TV ''Poké Love TV''
| [[XY098]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY098.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY098.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Froakie}} and its Frubbles.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[FIle:PokéTV Program Burn Pokémon Challenge.png|250px]]
| 熱血! ポケモンチャレンジ!! ''Burn! Pokémon Challenge!!''
| [[XY099]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY099.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY099.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Frogadier}} and its fast running skills.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[FIle:PokéTV Program Performer News.png|250px]]
| パフォーマー通信 ''Performer News''
| [[XY100]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY100.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY100.png|250px]]
| Features Pokémon in {{pkmn|Showcase}}s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Poké Love TV.png|250px]]
| ポケラブ TV ''Poké Love TV''
| [[XY101]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY101.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY101.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Luxray}} and its X-ray vision.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style=background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program I Love Bunnelby.png|250px]]
| I LOVE ホルビー ''I Love Horubee''
| [[XY102]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY102.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY102.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Bunnelby}} and a Bunnelby imitating a male {{p|Meowstic}} in "Bunnelby's Funny Faces".
|- style="background:#fff"
| style=background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Burn Pokémon Challenge.png|250px]]
| 熱血! ポケモンチャレンジ!! ''Burn! Pokémon Challenge!!
| [[XY103]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY103.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY103.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Hawlucha}} fighting Pokémon and training.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[FIle:PokéTV Program Performer News.png|250px]]
| パフォーマー通信 ''Performer News''
| [[XY104]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY104.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY104.png|250px]]
| Features Performers and their Pokémon in {{pkmn|Showcase}}s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Poké Love TV.png|250px]]
| ポケラブ TV ''Poké Love TV''
| [[XY105]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY105.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY105.png|250px]]
| Features [[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Pokémon Unbelievable.png|250px]]
| ポケモンアンビリーバボー ''Pokémon Unbelievable''
| [[XY106]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY106.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY106.png|250px]]
| Features [[Squishy]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program I Love Chespin.png|250px]]
| I LOVE ハリマロン ''I Love Harimaron''
| [[XY107]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY107.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY107.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Chespin}} and a Chespin imitating {{p|Makuhita}} in "Chespin's Funny Faces".
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[FIle:PokéTV Program Performer News.png|250px]]
| パフォーマー通信 ''Performer News''
| [[XY108]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV XY108.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV extra scene XY108.png|250px]]
| Features [[Pokémon Performer|Performers]] and their Pokémon in {{pkmn|Showcase}}s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Program Poké Love TV.png|250px]]
| ポケラブ TV ''Poké Love TV''
| [[XY109]]
| style="background:#000" |
| style="background:#000" |
| Features {{p|Noibat}} and Chespin in the "Which One is Delicious Quiz Show".
|}{{-}}

{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime]]

XY111

2016-02-14T01:56:48Z

Rikeo:

{{futureepisode}}


{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY109 |

nextcode=None |

series=XY series |
colorscheme=XYZ}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=XY110 |
altepcode=EP909 |
colorscheme=XYZ |
title_en= |
title_ja=レフトとライト！揺れる心のカメテテ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Left and Right! The Kametete's Swaying Heart!! |
broadcast_jp=March 10, 2016 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op={{so|XY&Z}} |
ja_ed=[[Team Rocket's Team Song|ロケット団団歌]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=武上純希 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=吉村文宏 |
directorn=1 |
director=仲野良 |
artn=2 |
art=篠原隆 |
art2=萩野美希 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=XY111-XY110|
footnotes=
* {{BMGf|214256|Preview thread on BMGf}} 


}}
(Japanese: '''レフトとライト！揺れる心のカメテテ！！''' ''Left and Right! The {{tt|Kametete|Binacle}}'s Swaying Heart!!'') is the 110th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 909th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on March 10, 2016.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==



==Major events==


===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* [[Binacle]]

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

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}





===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})


* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})












* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Puni-chan]])
* {{p|Binacle}}

==Trivia==

===Errors===
===Dub edits===


==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY109 |

nextcode=None |

series=XY series |
colorscheme=XYZ}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:XY series episodes|110]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Junki Takegami|909]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Fumihiro Yoshimura|909]]

[[Category:Episodes by one-time directors|909]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Takashi Shinohara |909]]

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===Humans===

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}





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* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Puni-chan]])
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(Japanese: ''' マスタークラスの試練！どうするセレナ！？''' ''The Master Class Trial! What Will You Do, Serena!?'') is the 108th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 907th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on February 25, 2016.
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==Plot==



==Major events==





===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


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

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}




* [[Monsieur Pierre]]
* Amelia

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})


* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})







* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})


* {{p|Klefki}} ([[Monsieur Pierre]]'s)
* {{p|Dragonair}} (Amelia's, {{shiny}})
* {{p|Espeon}} (Amelia's)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Puni-chan]])

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(Japanese: ''' 荒野のブリガロン！木を植えるロボン！！''' ''The {{tt|Brigarron|Chesnaught}} from the Wilderness! The Tree-planting Robon!!'') is the 107th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 906th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on February 18, 2016.
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==Plot==



==Major events==


===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

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

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]


* Hiro
* Ichigaya

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}})


* {{p|Noibat}} ({{OP|Ash|Noibat}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})


* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Puni-chan]])
* {{p|Chesnaught}}

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Talk:Volcanion (Pokémon)

2016-02-11T05:23:53Z

Rikeo: /* Sprite (File:721MS.png) */ Correction

Hello. I found a page by [[User:Relicant/Note Pad|another user]] which contains some information you might want to consider for use in your article. --[[User:Tharja|Tharja]] ([[User talk:Tharja|talk]]) 22:09, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

== Learnset (Here and at Hoopa's) ==

Since you had a complete learnset, I hope you didn't mind my adding the Contest info for everything except Steam Eruption, which is not yet known. Same with Hyperspace Hole on the Hoopa page. I kept the switches on that one, so they should still function! [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 06:41, 5 January 2015 (UTC)
::Thanks for helping! But next time, please notify me before adding anything, especially because most of the Pokémon articles' movesets in the mainspace don't have Contest info. ;) I really appreciate your help! By the way, great work! [[User:Phiraptor28|Phiraptor28]] ([[User talk:Phiraptor28|talk]]) 13:57, 9 January 2015 (UTC)
:::The reason most don't have them is because people haven't gone, after a month, to do them unless it's ones they know or generally feel are important. As of last nite, every Hoenn species has FULL contest info (tended to that myself), and half of Kanto is now complete. As Ribose is currently taking care of that (excepting a typo of appeal or jam somewhere, that will be found with time if so), I've left the rest alone, having done TM lists for those with family in Hoenn already. I'm continuing with the regional starters as I type, then might move to the smaller Kalos or Sinnoh groups or the larger Unova group. Only thing I'm NOT doing is adding the ORAS column if there isn't already one (and that's generally there ATM with catchable and evolvable species, with exceptions). I did the Contest data here because I knew I was going to have a lot more of it complete by the time these go to the mainspace, and {{p|Diancie}}, {{p|Zygarde}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, and {{p|Xerneas}} I've already ensured are completed, meaning it'll fit in that way with the other legendaries. Just need those two missing moves someday. =)

:::I will ask about any other changes, but I likely will not have any other changes to make. I also did ask another active editor here, but never saw a response and wanted to clear the lists from my screen (the laptop I edited those lists on is now in the shop...again), so decided to be bold. LOL [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 15:18, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

== Page Deletion ==

Does this page need to be deleted because Volcanion has not officially been revealed yet? I thought that Bulbapedia was supposed to only include official information and therefore this page is not supposed to exist yet. I thought that is why when Hoopa's new form was found by hacking, Bulbapedia was locked for editing until some time after ORAS released. [[User:Water Max|Water Max]] ([[User talk:Water Max|talk]]) 13:13, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
:FWIW, staff moved it, so staff are more or less okay with it. As for the reasoning, you'll have to wait for one of them to respond. Though I suppose it's possible they could also change their mind (in which case it would just be moved back to its userspace origin, not deleted). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 13:17, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
::You will note that I also [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbasaur_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=prev&oldid=2233023 reverted] the link being added at the {{p|Bulbasaur}} article before looking and seeing that it was in the mainspace, which told me staff was OK with it despite not being announced (Crystal Talian moved Volcanion to the mainspace). So I [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbasaur_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=next&oldid=2233023 reverted myself] upon seeing that. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 15:26, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
:::They could have just changed their minds. They did this with Mega Latios and Latias as well. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 19:18, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
::::Well, if it stays in the mainspace, it should at least be locked to editing until Volcanion is officially revealed. [[User:Adamws|Adamws]] ([[User talk:Adamws|talk]]) 19:21, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
:::::There's no need to lock it completely. Why assume there will be trouble? There are still protections from ''NOVEMBER 2013'' in place at {{p|Zygarde}} so that only established users can edit it; the reason was because the page was protected from creation at the time. Clearly it exists now and the protection hasn't been removed even though {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} don't have this protection (and it should be removed). So why put on yearlong protection that someone might forget to nix? If something happens, lock it for a week, but most of the Pokémon world knows about their existence now and staff decided the article can be there, so why treat it differently? [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 21:33, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
:::::::I still think that it would be best to at least lock the page so that only established users can edit it. Vandalism on the site does happen. As for {{p|Zygarde}} still having the protection on it, I believe that it is there because of the moves Thousand Waves and Thousand Arrows possibly alluding to alternate forms for Zygarde. [[User:Adamws|Adamws]] ([[User talk:Adamws|talk]]) 23:42, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
::::::::Vandalism wouldn't get far - it gets spotted on Recent Changes, someone looks, it's reverted, and the situation handled. If it becomes a repetitive thing, then yes, protect the page temporarily. In this case, we have a good article going for it, and the protection for Zygarde (which has been in effect since 2013) was for page creation, and it's now created. Since Volcanion is created, it's a different protection request that I think we can delay putting in place. If someone adds something, we can find out if it's true and leave it or simply remove it. There won't be that many visitors, I think, looking to destroy the page; even so, it's easy to restore a prior revision. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 00:12, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
(resetting indent) Getting back to the original point here, can someone explain to me why it's okay now to make an article for Volcanion, yet it wasn't okay before? And if it's because the staff "changed their mind" about it, then why have we not made mention of Floette's unreleased alternate form yet (Eternal Flower)? And what about the unreleased moves (Light of Ruin, Thousand Arrows, Thousand Waves, Steam Eruption, Hyperspace Hole, and Hyperspace Fury)? Why does Volcanion get an exception to the "nothing in Gen 6 that's not officially confirmed" rule and nothing else does? It just feels strange. --[[User:GoldenSandslash15|GoldenSandslash15]] ([[User talk:GoldenSandslash15|talk]]) 01:06, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:The moves are in userspace. They're not ready for mainspace use and are intended only for users who are assisting with the page to edit (not for general editing) until they are deemed ready. Volcanion's and Hoopa's pages were treated the same way and finally released. Volcanion's release surprised me, but there's enough information for it, so it's not a problem.
:See the following userspace pages I pulled from Recent Changes (as of 05:36:35 on January 12, all are in mainspace and links are updated):
:*[[Hyperspace Hole (move)‎|Hyperspace Hole]]
:*[[Light of Ruin (move)‎|Light of Ruin]]
:*[[Steam Eruption (move)‎|Steam Eruption]]
:*[[Thousand Arrows (move)‎|Thousand Arrows]]
:*[[Thousand Waves (move)‎|Thousand Waves]]
:As for the Floette, there are commented out sections referring to Eternal Flower Floette and AZ's Floette in the article. Even in the moveset you'll find Light of Ruin commented out because we can't be sure of it until it's ever released. I have a suspicion Z will bring it about, but we must wait. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 01:16, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:GoldenSandslash15, I agree with your questioning simply because it leaves the links in the Learnset sections broken. I expected them to release "Hoopa (Pokémon)", then release "Hyperspace Hole (move)" or comment out the Learnset section. Then release "Volcanion (Pokémon)" and "Steam Eruption (move)" later when they are confirmed. Don't do this half-assed shit, or at least explain why. ~ [[User:Ribose|Ribose]] · [[User talk:Ribose|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/Ribose|cntr]] · 01:36, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
::I agree in principle that the pages should be moved to the mainspace now since we have broken links to them. I'll ask Relicant to pop in here. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 01:53, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:::Why? They're not staff and have no authority over mainspacing things. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 01:58, 12 January 2015 (UTC) {{u|Relicant}}
::::If you mean the Pokémon pages, Force Fire moved Hoopa in and Crystal Talian moved Volcanion. An administrator, then a senior administrator. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 02:39, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:::::I just realized you mean Relicant is not staff. However, if the pages end up moved, they're in his userspace now, so involving him in the discussion. I apologize if this is an error in thought. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 02:46, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
[Outdent] "Enough information for it"? None of it official, though, which is what I thought was the criterion for releasing the information to begin with. Not gonna lie, I'm a little disappointed in the admins for allowing this page to go up without at least sourcing the information so that releasing it was OK. [[User:Starscream|Starscream]] ([[User talk:Starscream|talk]]) 19:49, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:I admit I was surprised at Volcanion coming out now as well, and I know at least one administrator who expressed the same view, but the only reason I can imagine what has been provided being released is that higher Bulbapedia staff got their hands on both species somehow and verified all of this information playing with them normally from Lv.1 (or had a reliable source - possibly the person whose userspace this was in before). If they could not do that, the information would not be out. Right now, they are researching Hyperspace Fury for Hoopa, and we need contest data for that and two other moves; that's the only thing missing in the tables barring future Events.
:That said, hopefully higher staff will post a response here to answer your question as I do not represent the staff in any facility. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 20:05, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
::The pages should have been moved a while back, but the staff only agreed to mainspace the pages after Hoopa was officially announced (not that there was a wait for that, just that it happening meant we needed a Hoopa page and used the one we already had). The fact that they have been moved now does not mean that we now have information we didn't have a week ago (although when they were first discovered they didn't qualify for articles, which is why it took so long). They're here now, and people should focus on fixing them now that they're in the mainspace, not worry about why it took so long.
::Something is supposed to happen with AZ's Floette/Eternal Flower Floette, but that's still in progress. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 22:51, 12 January 2015 (UTC)

== Sludge Bomb ==

According to Smogon, Volcanion can also know Sludge Bomb as well as Sludge Wave, is this true or not. [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 17:12, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
:FWIW, [http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-xy/721.shtml Serebii agrees with Smogon]. Whoever has a hacked Volcanion should verify that. If I can successfully hack a gift into my game, I'll take a glance later with an all TMs code to verify the list. Hoopa too, maybe. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 19:02, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
::I have a Volcanion, and I can confirm it can learn Sludge Bomb. If you need to know all the TMs and HMs it can learn, just ask. [[User:Nintendocan|Nintendocan]] ([[User talk:Nintendocan|talk]]) 23:32, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
:::I checked, and there were quite a few TM/HM moves missing, including Flamethrower. I've added them all. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:56, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

== Artwork ==

Should we use a picture of Volcanion's model under the infobox template, like what we did with the Gen V Mythical Pokémon before they were officially revealed? [[User:Nintendocan|Nintendocan]] ([[User talk:Nintendocan|talk]]) 23:19, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
:I think we should. Is there a reason we haven't? Because Volcanion isn't revealed yet? Or has nobody gotten around to adding the picture? Or something else? [[User:Partone|Partone]] ([[User talk:Partone|talk]]) 02:19, 22 January 2015 (UTC)

== Flamethrower ==

I managed to get a Volcanion onto my Omega Ruby, TM35 Flamethrower worked just fine on it. Thought I'd bring this up. '''''[[Shadow Sneak (move)|Sneaking]] from page to page... It's the page-editing purple ghost... [[User:Gengarzilla|Gengar]][[User talk:Gengarzilla|zilla!]]''''' 12:34, 16 February 2015 (UTC)
:I checked, and there were quite a few TM/HM moves missing, including Flamethrower. I've added them all. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:56, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

== Missing Images ==

It looks as though the images for Volcanion (art and sprites) are missing. It hasn't been officially released, but don't we already have images of Volcanion, or at least access to images, for the article? --[[User: CWallace |C. Wallace]] ''[[User talk: CWallace |TALK]]'' 17:52, 22 February 2015 (UTC)

== Edit Permission Inquiry ==
Hey, I know a lot about Volcanion since I have one, but it won't let me edit. --[[User:JellyJammer|JellyJammer]] ([[User talk:JellyJammer|talk]]) 15:04, 6 April 2015 (UTC)
:Some pages can only be edited by certain groups of users. Additionally, Volcanion is only available at this time via hacking and has not even been confirmed or introduced by Nintendo (this year is Hoopa, last year was Diancie, next year is Volcanion).

:My guess regarding edit permissions is that you are not an [[Bulbapedia:Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed user]]; I am and I can edit (and have before). [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 22:52, 6 April 2015 (UTC)

== Needs WAY more out-of-universe info ==

This article does a terrible job of explaining the real-world background on this Pokémon. One glaring example: why is there a wealth of info on the base stats, movesets, even the Pokédex entry text, while simultaneously stating, "has not been officially revealed" and no image is present?! This encyclopedia is for everyone, not just of repository of info for people in the know; I for one am just learning about this Pokémon's existence, I'm thoroughly confused by this article, and I'm loath to Google search it. I'm also confused why articles like "[[Steam Eruption (move)]]" show it as a sprite, yet this article's "Sprites" section is empty. Would be nice if this article could just clarify all that background info (and/or just needs an update?)! [[User:DKqwerty|DKqwerty]] ([[User talk:DKqwerty|talk]]) 14:46, 24 November 2015 (UTC)

== Symphonic Evolutions ==

Having just been to see the Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions concert in London, I can vouch that it showed gameplay of Sycamore's lab in which Sycamore congratulates the player on a Pokédex of 720 Pokémon rather than 721 (despite Volcanion now being VolCANON (I'm sorry... :/ )). Is it worth mentioning this change of footage in the trivia section? --[[User:ShinyPatch|ShinyPatch]] ([[User talk:ShinyPatch|talk]]) 00:43, 21 December 2015 (UTC)
:On the Symphonic Evolutions page, yes. Here, not really. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 01:12, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

== Future event ==
Well, its already revealed, so why is it there? [[User:Lokki|Lokki]] ([[User talk:Lokki|talk]]) 11:01, 3 January 2016 (UTC)
:Revealed, but not available legitimately yet. [[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 11:26, 3 January 2016 (UTC)
::It is quite literally a future ''event''. [[User:Bwburke94|Bwburke94]] ([[User talk:Bwburke94|talk]]) 04:56, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

== Sprite (File:721MS.png) ==
How could this sprite be here almost a year before the release? [[User:Lokki|Lokki]] ([[User talk:Lokki|talk]]) 16:57, 15 January 2016 (UTC)
:We've had someone decompile the code after ORAS was released. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:21, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Volcanion (Pokémon)

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Rikeo: Re: /* Sprite (File:721MS.png) */

Hello. I found a page by [[User:Relicant/Note Pad|another user]] which contains some information you might want to consider for use in your article. --[[User:Tharja|Tharja]] ([[User talk:Tharja|talk]]) 22:09, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

== Learnset (Here and at Hoopa's) ==

Since you had a complete learnset, I hope you didn't mind my adding the Contest info for everything except Steam Eruption, which is not yet known. Same with Hyperspace Hole on the Hoopa page. I kept the switches on that one, so they should still function! [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 06:41, 5 January 2015 (UTC)
::Thanks for helping! But next time, please notify me before adding anything, especially because most of the Pokémon articles' movesets in the mainspace don't have Contest info. ;) I really appreciate your help! By the way, great work! [[User:Phiraptor28|Phiraptor28]] ([[User talk:Phiraptor28|talk]]) 13:57, 9 January 2015 (UTC)
:::The reason most don't have them is because people haven't gone, after a month, to do them unless it's ones they know or generally feel are important. As of last nite, every Hoenn species has FULL contest info (tended to that myself), and half of Kanto is now complete. As Ribose is currently taking care of that (excepting a typo of appeal or jam somewhere, that will be found with time if so), I've left the rest alone, having done TM lists for those with family in Hoenn already. I'm continuing with the regional starters as I type, then might move to the smaller Kalos or Sinnoh groups or the larger Unova group. Only thing I'm NOT doing is adding the ORAS column if there isn't already one (and that's generally there ATM with catchable and evolvable species, with exceptions). I did the Contest data here because I knew I was going to have a lot more of it complete by the time these go to the mainspace, and {{p|Diancie}}, {{p|Zygarde}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, and {{p|Xerneas}} I've already ensured are completed, meaning it'll fit in that way with the other legendaries. Just need those two missing moves someday. =)

:::I will ask about any other changes, but I likely will not have any other changes to make. I also did ask another active editor here, but never saw a response and wanted to clear the lists from my screen (the laptop I edited those lists on is now in the shop...again), so decided to be bold. LOL [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 15:18, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

== Page Deletion ==

Does this page need to be deleted because Volcanion has not officially been revealed yet? I thought that Bulbapedia was supposed to only include official information and therefore this page is not supposed to exist yet. I thought that is why when Hoopa's new form was found by hacking, Bulbapedia was locked for editing until some time after ORAS released. [[User:Water Max|Water Max]] ([[User talk:Water Max|talk]]) 13:13, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
:FWIW, staff moved it, so staff are more or less okay with it. As for the reasoning, you'll have to wait for one of them to respond. Though I suppose it's possible they could also change their mind (in which case it would just be moved back to its userspace origin, not deleted). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 13:17, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
::You will note that I also [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbasaur_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=prev&oldid=2233023 reverted] the link being added at the {{p|Bulbasaur}} article before looking and seeing that it was in the mainspace, which told me staff was OK with it despite not being announced (Crystal Talian moved Volcanion to the mainspace). So I [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbasaur_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=next&oldid=2233023 reverted myself] upon seeing that. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 15:26, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
:::They could have just changed their minds. They did this with Mega Latios and Latias as well. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 19:18, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
::::Well, if it stays in the mainspace, it should at least be locked to editing until Volcanion is officially revealed. [[User:Adamws|Adamws]] ([[User talk:Adamws|talk]]) 19:21, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
:::::There's no need to lock it completely. Why assume there will be trouble? There are still protections from ''NOVEMBER 2013'' in place at {{p|Zygarde}} so that only established users can edit it; the reason was because the page was protected from creation at the time. Clearly it exists now and the protection hasn't been removed even though {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} don't have this protection (and it should be removed). So why put on yearlong protection that someone might forget to nix? If something happens, lock it for a week, but most of the Pokémon world knows about their existence now and staff decided the article can be there, so why treat it differently? [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 21:33, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
:::::::I still think that it would be best to at least lock the page so that only established users can edit it. Vandalism on the site does happen. As for {{p|Zygarde}} still having the protection on it, I believe that it is there because of the moves Thousand Waves and Thousand Arrows possibly alluding to alternate forms for Zygarde. [[User:Adamws|Adamws]] ([[User talk:Adamws|talk]]) 23:42, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
::::::::Vandalism wouldn't get far - it gets spotted on Recent Changes, someone looks, it's reverted, and the situation handled. If it becomes a repetitive thing, then yes, protect the page temporarily. In this case, we have a good article going for it, and the protection for Zygarde (which has been in effect since 2013) was for page creation, and it's now created. Since Volcanion is created, it's a different protection request that I think we can delay putting in place. If someone adds something, we can find out if it's true and leave it or simply remove it. There won't be that many visitors, I think, looking to destroy the page; even so, it's easy to restore a prior revision. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 00:12, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
(resetting indent) Getting back to the original point here, can someone explain to me why it's okay now to make an article for Volcanion, yet it wasn't okay before? And if it's because the staff "changed their mind" about it, then why have we not made mention of Floette's unreleased alternate form yet (Eternal Flower)? And what about the unreleased moves (Light of Ruin, Thousand Arrows, Thousand Waves, Steam Eruption, Hyperspace Hole, and Hyperspace Fury)? Why does Volcanion get an exception to the "nothing in Gen 6 that's not officially confirmed" rule and nothing else does? It just feels strange. --[[User:GoldenSandslash15|GoldenSandslash15]] ([[User talk:GoldenSandslash15|talk]]) 01:06, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:The moves are in userspace. They're not ready for mainspace use and are intended only for users who are assisting with the page to edit (not for general editing) until they are deemed ready. Volcanion's and Hoopa's pages were treated the same way and finally released. Volcanion's release surprised me, but there's enough information for it, so it's not a problem.
:See the following userspace pages I pulled from Recent Changes (as of 05:36:35 on January 12, all are in mainspace and links are updated):
:*[[Hyperspace Hole (move)‎|Hyperspace Hole]]
:*[[Light of Ruin (move)‎|Light of Ruin]]
:*[[Steam Eruption (move)‎|Steam Eruption]]
:*[[Thousand Arrows (move)‎|Thousand Arrows]]
:*[[Thousand Waves (move)‎|Thousand Waves]]
:As for the Floette, there are commented out sections referring to Eternal Flower Floette and AZ's Floette in the article. Even in the moveset you'll find Light of Ruin commented out because we can't be sure of it until it's ever released. I have a suspicion Z will bring it about, but we must wait. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 01:16, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:GoldenSandslash15, I agree with your questioning simply because it leaves the links in the Learnset sections broken. I expected them to release "Hoopa (Pokémon)", then release "Hyperspace Hole (move)" or comment out the Learnset section. Then release "Volcanion (Pokémon)" and "Steam Eruption (move)" later when they are confirmed. Don't do this half-assed shit, or at least explain why. ~ [[User:Ribose|Ribose]] · [[User talk:Ribose|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/Ribose|cntr]] · 01:36, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
::I agree in principle that the pages should be moved to the mainspace now since we have broken links to them. I'll ask Relicant to pop in here. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 01:53, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:::Why? They're not staff and have no authority over mainspacing things. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 01:58, 12 January 2015 (UTC) {{u|Relicant}}
::::If you mean the Pokémon pages, Force Fire moved Hoopa in and Crystal Talian moved Volcanion. An administrator, then a senior administrator. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 02:39, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:::::I just realized you mean Relicant is not staff. However, if the pages end up moved, they're in his userspace now, so involving him in the discussion. I apologize if this is an error in thought. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 02:46, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
[Outdent] "Enough information for it"? None of it official, though, which is what I thought was the criterion for releasing the information to begin with. Not gonna lie, I'm a little disappointed in the admins for allowing this page to go up without at least sourcing the information so that releasing it was OK. [[User:Starscream|Starscream]] ([[User talk:Starscream|talk]]) 19:49, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
:I admit I was surprised at Volcanion coming out now as well, and I know at least one administrator who expressed the same view, but the only reason I can imagine what has been provided being released is that higher Bulbapedia staff got their hands on both species somehow and verified all of this information playing with them normally from Lv.1 (or had a reliable source - possibly the person whose userspace this was in before). If they could not do that, the information would not be out. Right now, they are researching Hyperspace Fury for Hoopa, and we need contest data for that and two other moves; that's the only thing missing in the tables barring future Events.
:That said, hopefully higher staff will post a response here to answer your question as I do not represent the staff in any facility. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 20:05, 12 January 2015 (UTC)
::The pages should have been moved a while back, but the staff only agreed to mainspace the pages after Hoopa was officially announced (not that there was a wait for that, just that it happening meant we needed a Hoopa page and used the one we already had). The fact that they have been moved now does not mean that we now have information we didn't have a week ago (although when they were first discovered they didn't qualify for articles, which is why it took so long). They're here now, and people should focus on fixing them now that they're in the mainspace, not worry about why it took so long.
::Something is supposed to happen with AZ's Floette/Eternal Flower Floette, but that's still in progress. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 22:51, 12 January 2015 (UTC)

== Sludge Bomb ==

According to Smogon, Volcanion can also know Sludge Bomb as well as Sludge Wave, is this true or not. [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 17:12, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
:FWIW, [http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-xy/721.shtml Serebii agrees with Smogon]. Whoever has a hacked Volcanion should verify that. If I can successfully hack a gift into my game, I'll take a glance later with an all TMs code to verify the list. Hoopa too, maybe. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 19:02, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
::I have a Volcanion, and I can confirm it can learn Sludge Bomb. If you need to know all the TMs and HMs it can learn, just ask. [[User:Nintendocan|Nintendocan]] ([[User talk:Nintendocan|talk]]) 23:32, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
:::I checked, and there were quite a few TM/HM moves missing, including Flamethrower. I've added them all. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:56, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

== Artwork ==

Should we use a picture of Volcanion's model under the infobox template, like what we did with the Gen V Mythical Pokémon before they were officially revealed? [[User:Nintendocan|Nintendocan]] ([[User talk:Nintendocan|talk]]) 23:19, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
:I think we should. Is there a reason we haven't? Because Volcanion isn't revealed yet? Or has nobody gotten around to adding the picture? Or something else? [[User:Partone|Partone]] ([[User talk:Partone|talk]]) 02:19, 22 January 2015 (UTC)

== Flamethrower ==

I managed to get a Volcanion onto my Omega Ruby, TM35 Flamethrower worked just fine on it. Thought I'd bring this up. '''''[[Shadow Sneak (move)|Sneaking]] from page to page... It's the page-editing purple ghost... [[User:Gengarzilla|Gengar]][[User talk:Gengarzilla|zilla!]]''''' 12:34, 16 February 2015 (UTC)
:I checked, and there were quite a few TM/HM moves missing, including Flamethrower. I've added them all. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:56, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

== Missing Images ==

It looks as though the images for Volcanion (art and sprites) are missing. It hasn't been officially released, but don't we already have images of Volcanion, or at least access to images, for the article? --[[User: CWallace |C. Wallace]] ''[[User talk: CWallace |TALK]]'' 17:52, 22 February 2015 (UTC)

== Edit Permission Inquiry ==
Hey, I know a lot about Volcanion since I have one, but it won't let me edit. --[[User:JellyJammer|JellyJammer]] ([[User talk:JellyJammer|talk]]) 15:04, 6 April 2015 (UTC)
:Some pages can only be edited by certain groups of users. Additionally, Volcanion is only available at this time via hacking and has not even been confirmed or introduced by Nintendo (this year is Hoopa, last year was Diancie, next year is Volcanion).

:My guess regarding edit permissions is that you are not an [[Bulbapedia:Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed user]]; I am and I can edit (and have before). [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 22:52, 6 April 2015 (UTC)

== Needs WAY more out-of-universe info ==

This article does a terrible job of explaining the real-world background on this Pokémon. One glaring example: why is there a wealth of info on the base stats, movesets, even the Pokédex entry text, while simultaneously stating, "has not been officially revealed" and no image is present?! This encyclopedia is for everyone, not just of repository of info for people in the know; I for one am just learning about this Pokémon's existence, I'm thoroughly confused by this article, and I'm loath to Google search it. I'm also confused why articles like "[[Steam Eruption (move)]]" show it as a sprite, yet this article's "Sprites" section is empty. Would be nice if this article could just clarify all that background info (and/or just needs an update?)! [[User:DKqwerty|DKqwerty]] ([[User talk:DKqwerty|talk]]) 14:46, 24 November 2015 (UTC)

== Symphonic Evolutions ==

Having just been to see the Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions concert in London, I can vouch that it showed gameplay of Sycamore's lab in which Sycamore congratulates the player on a Pokédex of 720 Pokémon rather than 721 (despite Volcanion now being VolCANON (I'm sorry... :/ )). Is it worth mentioning this change of footage in the trivia section? --[[User:ShinyPatch|ShinyPatch]] ([[User talk:ShinyPatch|talk]]) 00:43, 21 December 2015 (UTC)
:On the Symphonic Evolutions page, yes. Here, not really. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 01:12, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

== Future event ==
Well, its already revealed, so why is it there? [[User:Lokki|Lokki]] ([[User talk:Lokki|talk]]) 11:01, 3 January 2016 (UTC)
:Revealed, but not available legitimately yet. [[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 11:26, 3 January 2016 (UTC)
::It is quite literally a future ''event''. [[User:Bwburke94|Bwburke94]] ([[User talk:Bwburke94|talk]]) 04:56, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

== Sprite (File:721MS.png) ==
How could this sprite be here almost a year before the release? [[User:Lokki|Lokki]] ([[User talk:Lokki|talk]]) 16:57, 15 January 2016 (UTC)
:We've had someone decompile the code after X and Y were released. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:21, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

Alain's Charizard

2016-02-09T05:47:34Z

Rikeo: Undo revision 2395225 by Missingno. Master It was a different scene when Steel Wing was used. During the battle, Flamethrower, Dragon Claw, Blast Burn, and Thunder Punch were used last.

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type2=Flying|
trainername=Alain|
pokemonname=Charizard|
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jpokemonname=リザードン|
tmtrainername=Alain|
tmpokemonname=Lizardon|
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caption=As a Mega Charizard X|
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secondstagename=Charmeleon|
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current=[[Party|With Alain]]|
java1=[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]|
enva1=[[Tom Wayland]]|
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}}

'''Alain's Charizard''' (Japanese: '''アランのリザードン''' ''Alain's Lizardon'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by [[Alain]].

==History==
===In the ''Mega Evolution Specials''===
[[File:Alain Charmander.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Charmander]]
Alain met Charizard as a {{p|Charmander}} when he was still one of [[Professor Sycamore]]'s assistants. He took Charmander with him on his journey to find [[Mega Stone]]s.

Later, Charmander evolved into {{p|Charmeleon}} sometime before Alain contacted Professor Sycamore. It battled [[Lysandre's Pyroar]] for the {{DL|Mega Stone|Ampharosite}} and lost. Some time after Alain received a Mega Ring and {{DL|Mega Stone|Charizardite X}}, Charmeleon evolved into {{p|Charizard}}.

Charizard made its official debut in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' where Alain sent it out to battle [[Astrid]]'s {{p|Absol}}. Charizard began with {{m|Flamethrower}} while Absol countered with {{m|Psycho Cut}}. Afterwards, Alain [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Charizard to {{me|Charizard}} X while Astrid did the same to her Absol. Mega Charizard X then used {{m|Steel Wing}} and clashed with Mega Absol's {{m|Megahorn}}. After withstanding a powerful {{m|Dragon Claw}} and Flamethrower, Mega Absol fired off its {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Mega Charizard X countered with {{m|Blast Burn}} which overpowered the attack and defeated Mega Absol. After the battle, Charizard sat with Alain by a flowing river.

When Alain went to some ancient ruins, he battled [[Remo]]’s {{p|Garchomp}}, Garchoo, using Charizard. Both sides immediately Mega Evolved their Pokémon. Mega Charizard X took a hit from Remo's Mega Garchomp's {{m|Dragon Rush}}, but quickly recovered and fired off a Flamethrower. Both Pokémon then flew up and kept clashing using Dragon Claw and {{m|Dual Chop}}, causing both to fall down. As the smoke cleared, only Mega Charizard X was left standing, giving Alain the win.

[[File:Alain Charmeleon.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Charmeleon]]
Later, Charizard went up against [[Kalos Elite Four]] member [[Siebold]] and his {{p|Blastoise}}. After Mega Evolving, it flew towards Blastosie and used Dragon Claw, while dodging Blastoise's {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Blastoise, however, countered the attack with {{m|Skull Bash}}. Mega Charizard X used Steel Wing next while Mega Blastoise countered with {{m|Dragon Pulse}} powered by {{a|Mega Launcher}}. After Blastoise Mega Evolved as well, Mega Charizard X charged in using Steel Wing, but was hit hard by a {{a|Mega Launcher}}-powered {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Mega Charizard X was then hit by Hydro Pump, but it quickly recovered and used Flamethrower. Flamethrower was cancelled out by {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, but Charizard managed to stab Mega Blastoise with a powerful Dragon Claw. Mega Blastoise, however, was able to withstand the attack and used another Dragon Pulse to defeat Mega Charizard X.

In ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', Charizard fought [[Steven's Metagross]]. It Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and launched a Flamethrower which was countered by {{p|Metagross}}'s {{m|Psychic}}. Metagross then Mega Evolved to Mega Metagross. Despite having a type-advantage, Mega Charizard X was overwhelmed by Mega Metagross's attacks, while its attacks didn't seem to faze Mega Metagross. After taking a {{m|Flash Cannon}}, Mega Charizard X hit Mega Metagross with Dragon Claw. Mega Metagross, however, wasn't fazed and struck Mega Charizard X with a powerful {{m|Meteor Mash}}, crashing it into a cliffside. Mega Charizard X was able to emerge from the stones and went for its Blast Burn. Surprisingly, Mega Metagross had withstood the super-effective attack. When both sides went for Dragon Claw and Meteor Mash, [[Lysandre]]'s Pyroar interrupted the battle before it was finished.

While Alain, [[Mairin]], {{Steven}}, and Lysandre were in some ancient ruins and {{p|Rayquaza}} attacked, Alain sent out Charizard alongside Steven's Metagross. After Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X, it launched a Flamethrower and Mega Rayquaza quickly evaded the attack. Mega Charizard X got attacked by Mega Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Ascent}} and fell. Steven's Mega Metagross tried stopping the fall, but Mega Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}} forced the group to take evasive action.

In ''[[SS032|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', Alain sent out Charizard to protect the giant rock hovering over [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}}, amd immediately Mega Evolved it into Mega Charizard X. Mairin took notice of Mega Charizard X and so did Primal Groudon. Primal Groudon started with {{m|Solar Beam}} which Mega Charizard X easily dodged. Steven's Metagross joined in and fought Primal Kyogre as Steven pointed out to Alain that he could not protect the giant rock alone with Charizard. Mega Charizard X scored a hit with Flamethrower while Primal Groudon countered with {{m|Precipice Blades}}. Mega Charizard X was able to dodge them all and Dragon Clawed the last one.

[[File:Alain and Charizard.png|thumb|250px|Alain and his Charizard]]
When Primal Groudon attempted to get the giant rock but Mega Charizard X used Steel Wing on its hand. Despite covering Primal Groudon with smoke, it was able to use Precipice Blades again and this time, landed a hit on Mega Charizard X. Mega Charizard X was dealt tremendous amount of damage from it and sent it crashing onto some ice caused by Primal Kyogre's {{m|Ice Beam}} earlier. The ice shards buried Mega Charizard X. Alain ran to see if Mega Charizard X was okay and recalled it before the flame on its tail went out completely.

Charizard was later seen in the episode battling a Trainer's Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}, while being observed by Lysandre.

In ''[[SS035|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', Alain sent out Charizard during his battle against ten Mega Evolution Trainers. Charizard took on Mega {{p|Venusaur}} first. Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and started things off with Flamethrower. Despite the clear type-advantage, Mega Venusaur was unfazed because of its {{a|Thick Fat}} [[Ability]]. Mega Charizard X began to struggle as it was {{status|Poison|poisoned}} by Mega Venusaur's {{m|Venoshock}} and held down by its vines. As Mega Venusaur was about to finish Mega Charizard X with {{m|Seed Bomb}}, it used Dragon Claw which sliced through the Seed Bomb and took Mega Venusaur out. Charizard was given a [[Pecha Berry]] after the first battle.

Since then, Charizard battled a Trainer's Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, Mega {{p|Heracross}}, Mega {{p|Scizor}}, Mega {{p|Ampharos}}, Mega {{p|Aggron}}, two other Pokémon off-screen, and Mega {{p|Pinsir}}, and defeated them each in succession.

After clearing nine Trainers, Alain and Charizard dealt with [[Malva]] of the Elite Four and her {{p|Houndoom}} as the final Trainer. After Mega Evolving, Mega Charizard X was surprised by the Dark Pokémon as its Flamethrower was initially absorbed by Houndoom's {{a|Flash Fire}} Ability. Afterwards, Houndoom Mega Evolved and put Mega Charizard X on the defense with a strong Flamethrower, and when Mega Charizard X attempted to counter by taking to the sky it got pinned down by Mega Houndoom's {{m|Smog}}. Mega Charizard X released itself with Flamethrower and went on the offense with Steel Wing, which Mega Houndoom countered with its horns. Mega Houndoom then pinned Mega Charizard X to the ground with its {{m|Crunch}} attack, but Mega Charizard X freed itself with a Flamethrower (which Houndoom was no longer immune to) and then blocked Mega Houndoom's Crunch with Dragon Claw. As Mega Houndoom went to finish it off with Crunch, Mega Charizard X used its final strength to execute a Blast Burn which managed to score a direct hit, defeating Mega Houndoom and winning Alain the battle.

After Alain left [[Lysandre Labs]] to help Mairin's Chespie wake up from its coma, Mega Charizard X battled a Trainer's Mega {{p|Banette}}.

===In the main series===
Its first main series appearance occurred in [[XY105]], where it was first used to save [[Ash's Pikachu]] from {{TRT}}, saving Pikachu from a nasty fall as well. It was then used in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Greninja}}. Charizard was able to hold the upper hand despite a type-disadvantage, destroying Greninja's {{m|Water Shuriken}} with Dragon Claw, and dodging Greninja's attempts to hit it with {{m|Cut}}. It retaliated with Flamethrower, hitting Greninja. Afterwards, Charizard Mega Evolved and attacked with Dragon Claw, although Greninja countered with Cut. Greninja attempted to confuse Mega Charizard X with {{m|Double Team}}, but it countered by destroying all the copies with Flamethrower. Greninja then attempted to hit Mega Charizard X with a surprise {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Mega Charizard X revealed its newly learned {{m|Thunder Punch}} to knock Greninja away. Greninja tried to retaliate with Water Shuriken, but Mega Charizard X proved to be faster and hit it with a second Thunder Punch. When the battle seemed to be over, Greninja transformed into its Ash-Greninja Form and managed get a good hit on Mega Charizard X. It, however, quickly recovered and used Thunder Punch, which Greninja blocked with Cut. Mega Charizard X was then able to break through Cut and finished Greninja off with Blast Burn.

==Personality and characteristics==
Charizard appears to be very similar to Alain. It seems very proud of its power and is always willing to battle with other Pokémon. Charizard and Alain both travel to fulfill their dream of defeating every Mega Evolved Pokémon and Charizard has a remarkably strong connection with Alain. It is extremely loyal and caring of him and the two of them have been shown together having fun, traveling together, and participating in intense Pokémon battles.

As a Charmander, it was shown to be very affectionate to Alain and vice versa, even though they just met. Alain called it "sweet". This trait of it remains as a Charizard; when he introduced himself and his Charizard to Mairin, he was shown petting it to its delight.

Despite their close bond, however, Charizard does not hesitate to let Alain know when it disagrees with him. When Alain coldly rebuffed Mairin, out of fear she would get hurt travelling with him, Charizard briefly growled, as if to inquire if Alain was sure about what he was doing.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Alain {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Charizard Flamethrower|1=Mega Charizard X Flamethrower|2=Mega Charizard X Steel Wing|3=Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw|4=Mega Charizard X Blast Burn}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Flamethower as Mega Charizard X|2=Steel Wing as Mega Charizard X|3=Dragon Claw as Mega Charizard X|4=Blast Burn as Mega Charizard X}}}}
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{{anmov|fire|Blast Burn|SS029|Mega Evolution Special I|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|XY105|rec=yes}}
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==Related articles==
* {{animespeciesevo2|Charmander|Charmeleon|Charizard}}
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[[Category:Anime characters (Pokémon)]]

[[fr:Dracaufeu d'Alain]]
[[it:Charizard di Alan]]
[[zh:艾嵐的噴火龍]]

XY106

2016-02-09T05:30:28Z

Rikeo: /* Errors */ Got a screenshot

{{undubbed|904}}

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* {{BMGf|213873|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|214187|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''最強メガバトル！ゲッコウガVSメガリザードン！！''' ''The Strongest Mega Battle! {{tt|Gekkouga|Greninja}} VS Mega {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}}!!'') is the 105th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 904th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 4, 2016.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==


The episode begins with a battle between {{Ash}}'s {{TP|Ash|Hawlucha}} and [[Sawyer]]'s {{p|Shelgon}}, and Hawlucha quickly takes Shelgon out with a {{m|Flying Press}}. Sawyer then sends out his newly obtained {{p|Honedge}}. After Ash scanned it with his [[Pokédex]], he sends {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} to battle it. After Honedge attacks with {{m|Fury Cutter}}, Pikachu counters with {{m|Iron Tail}} and takes Honedge out with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Down to his last Pokémon, Sawyer sends out his {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}, revealing his {{p|Grovyle}} had evolved; Seeing this, Ash sends out his {{TP|Ash|Greninja}}, revealing that his {{TP|Ash|Frogadier}} had also evolved. After {{an|Serena}} scans Sceptile with her Pokédex, the third and final battle begins. Sceptile starts off with {{m|Bullet Seed}}, which is intercepted with Greninja's {{m|Water Shuriken}}. Sceptile quickly gets the advantage after it avoids {{m|Cut}} and counters {{m|Aerial Ace}} with {{m|Leaf Blade}}, creating an impact that catches the attention of [[Alain]] after he is alerted a Pokémon with [[Mega Evolution]] potential is in the area. Sawyer commands Sceptile to use {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, which successfully connects after Greninja dodges it the first time and then orders {{m|Leaf Storm}}, dealing a lot of damage to Greninja as it is trapped in a cyclone as Ash is forced to watch just as Alain arrives. Sawyer orders Sceptile to slam Greninja onto the ground, but Ash shouts to Greninja, who then transforms into its Ash-Greninja form, much to Sawyer and Alain's surprise, as Alain looks at his Mega Ring. Ash quickly orders Aerial Ace, which knocks out Sceptile in one hit, slamming it into the wall. Greninja reverts back to normal and Ash and Greninja both fall to the ground exhausted as Ash says it was a good battle and Sawyer asks about what just happened.

At the Pokémon Center, Ash and Sawyer take back their Pokémon from [[Nurse Joy]] just as Alain arrives. The group sit down as Sawyer asks Ash questions about Greninja's transformation, to which Ash is unable to provide detailed answers to these questions, and {{TRT}} listen in on their conversation.

The scene changes to [[Lysandre Labs]] where [[Lysandre]] is talking to Alain about the Mega Evolution data. Alain then asks about [[Mairin]] and Chespie, but there is no change as Mairin is shown with a still comatose Chespie.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash and {{ashfr}} say good-bye to Sawyer as Alain enters the Pokémon Center as the sun sets.

With night time now upon them, the scene changes and shows Team Flare on an island, operating a machine containing various {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Cells}}. After being given the all clear by one of the {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s, [[Xerosic]] orders them to fire a beam, which causes a mutation in the trees, creating much larger, red trees.

As the sun starts to rise in the following morning, Ash and his friends are still sleeping in their room at the Pokémon Center. A shadow is seen on the curtain and a large, mechanical hand smashes through the window and grabs Pikachu, waking everyone up as Ash rushes onto the balcony noticing it was Team Rocket. Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to break free, but it proves to be useless as Team Rocket attempts to make their escape with their captive enemy. Ash slides down a nearby lamp post and chases after Team Rocket. Noticing this, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] send out {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}} to slow him down and attack with {{m|Psybeam}} and {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but Ash jumps out of the way and makes sure his friends aren't hurt. {{an|Clemont}} quickly warns Ash to look out as Gourgeist uses {{m|Dark Pulse}}, but a {{m|Steel Wing}} attack counters it. Looking up, Ash notices a {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} and a mysterious looking trainer with a Mega Ring. Charizard uses {{m|Dragon Claw}} to break Pikachu out of the mechanical hand, to which Ash orders Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to send Team Rocket blasting off. Alain quickly orders Charizard to catch Pikachu, which it does and Pikachu is returned to Ash safely. Ash thanks Charizard and notices it has a Mega Stone. Alain tells Ash that he was impressed by Pikachu's Thunderbolt and that he wants to have a battle against Greninja with Charizard, to which Ash accepts.

Ash and Alain prepare to start their one-on-one battle as they send out their Pokémon, with Clemont acting as the referee. As the battle begins, Ash starts off by commanding Greninja to use Water Shuriken, but it is quickly countered by Charizard's Dragon Claw. Ash then orders it to use Cut, but Charizard speedily dodges before being ordered to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, dealing a lot of damage to a vulnerable Greninja. Seeing the perfect time, Alain [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] his Charizard into Mega Charizard X, which amazes Ash at the sight of Mega Evolution, as well as his friends admiring this. Alain then tells Mega Charizard X to use Dragon Claw, but it is countered by Greninja's Cut, Ash then attempts to confuse Mega Charizard X by having Greninja use {{m|Double Team}}, but Alain quickly commands Mega Charizard X to use Flamethrower, which it uses to destroy the copies and creating a smoke cloud. Using the smoke, Ash commands Greninja to use Aerial Ace, but Mega Charizard X hits it with a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}, sending Greninja flying and covered with electricity. Seeing the battle coming to an end, Alain orders Mega Charizard X to use Thunder Punch again as Ash commands Water Shuriken, but Mega Charizard X was faster and hit it once again with a super-effective Thunder Punch, sending Greninja flying again. Ash calls out to Greninja to see if it is alright as Alain watches, waiting to see what happens. Ash tells Greninja that they can't give up and Greninja stands, which then leads to Greninja transforming into Ash-Greninja once again, leading Alain to check his Mega Ring again, unable to understand why it wasn't reacting to Greninja's "Mega Evolution", and how Ash achieved it without a Mega Stone or Key Stone. Ash orders Greninja to use Aerial Ace as Alain tells Mega Charizard X to get above Greninja, but doesn't do much good as Greninja jumps up and delivers the attack. Attempting to get the upper-hand, Alain tells Mega Charizard X to use Thunder Punch, but Ash quickly orders Greninja to use Cut to counter, after the two attacks collide, Alain commands Mega Charizard to use {{m|Blast Burn}}, which connects with Greninja, knocking it out, making Alain the winner as Ash falls to the floor from exhaustion.

Mega Charizard X returns to its normal form and looks as though it was happy about the battle, which makes Alain smile. Ash approaches Greninja to make sure it is alright, and tells Alain that it was a good battle as he looks to Greninja, who agrees with him. Ash introduces himself to Alain and asks who he is, to which Alain introduces himself to Ash as they both shake hands.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash it thinking about the battle as Clemont arrives with drinks. Alain is shown continuing his journey as Team Flare is shown standing on the island with the mutated trees as a plane flies to the island.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Sawyer]] again.
* Sawyer is revealed to have caught a {{p|Honedge}}.
* Sawyer's {{p|Grovyle}} and {{p|Bagon}} are revealed to have evolved into a {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} and {{p|Shelgon}}, respectively.
* Ash and Sawyer have a three-on-three battle and Ash wins.
* Ash and his friends meet [[Alain]] for the first time.
* Ash battles Alain and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
* {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s
=====Main series debuts=====
* [[Mairin]]
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY105.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Alain]]
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Mairin]]
* [[Lysandre]]
* [[Xerosic]]
* {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s
* {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s

===Pokémon===


[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; Ash-Greninja)
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[Mairin]]'s; Chespie)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Shelgon}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Honedge}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core and Cell}}; [[Puni-chan]])
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]]; [[Poké TV]] segment)
* {{p|Mawile}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mawile]]; [[Poké TV]] segment)
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; [[Poké TV]] segment)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]; [[Poké TV]] segment)
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Absol]]; [[Poké TV]] segment)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]]; [[Poké TV]] segment)
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Metagross]]; {{shiny}}; [[Poké TV]] segment)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]; [[Poké TV]] segment)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: Poké Love TV focusing on [[Mega Evolution]].
* The [[XY&Z (song)|opening animation]] is updated to reflect {{p|Eevee}}'s evolution into {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}}.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{MTR}} and [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] narrate the preview for the [[XY106|next episode]].
* ''[[Team Rocket's Team Song]]'' and ''[[XY&Z]]'' are used as insert songs in this episode.

===Errors===
* When [[Sawyer]] sends out his {{p|Honedge}}, [[Ash's Hawlucha]] is on the battle field. However, after {{Ash}} scans Honedge with his [[Pokédex]] and sends {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} into battle, Hawlucha is gone, even though Ash wasn't shown returning him to his {{ball|Poké}}.
* Like in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', when Ash holds up {{TP|Ash|Greninja}}'s Poké Ball, the white center and black band around the white button is much larger than normal.
* When {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} uses {{m|Leaf Storm}}, A third arm of Sceptile can be seen.
* When Sceptile is attacking Greninja with its {{m|Leaf Storm}} and Greninja is shown in air from a long shot, its chest is colored the same as its body.
<gallery>
File:XY105 Error 1.png|Sceptile with three arms while using Leaf Storm
</gallery>

===Dub edits===


==In other languages==

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XY110

2016-02-06T23:24:44Z

Rikeo: /* Pokémon */ That's there twice

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* {{BMGf|214162|Preview thread on BMGf}} 


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(Japanese: '''サンダーとオンバーン！怒りの雷撃！！''' ''{{tt|Thunder|Zapdos}} and {{tt|Onvern|Noivern}}! The Lightning of Anger!!'') is the 109th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 908th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on March 3, 2016.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==



==Major events==



===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====



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

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}





===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})


* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})













* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Puni-chan]])
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Noivern}}

==Trivia==


===Errors===
===Dub edits===
==In other languages==

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[[Category:Episodes written by Hideki Sonoda|908]]
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Sawyer's Sceptile

2016-02-06T23:07:10Z

Rikeo: Minor sentence flow changes

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'''Sawyer's Sceptile''' (Japanese: '''ショータのジュカイン''' ''Shōta's Jukain'') is [[Sawyer]]'s {{pkmn2|starter}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==History==
[[File:Sawyer Treecko.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Treecko]]
[[File:Sawyer Grovyle.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Grovyle]]
Prior to ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', Sawyer received Sceptile as a Treecko from [[Professor Birch]]. It battled with a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Taillow}} sometime afterwards. It was unable to deal with Taillow the first time. Using the notes that Sawyer wrote down, Treecko practiced its movements and was able to battle Taillow properly the second time.

Treecko made its first onscreen appearance in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'' where it had a battle with [[Clemont's Luxray]] at the [[Lumiose Gym]]. It attempted to use {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|Mega Drain in Dub}} earlier on. However, this left an opening for {{an|Clemont}} to attack. Afterwards, since the timing of Treecko's attacks were off, Treecko was defeated by Luxray's {{m|Wild Charge}}, costing Sawyer the match.

Treecko reappeared in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]'' where it partook in a [[Double Battle]] with {{p|Bagon}} against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}}. Although Treecko worked with Bagon to battle Hawlucha, the combination was interrupted by Frogadier's {{m|Water Pulse}}. Treecko used {{m|Bullet Seed}} twice on Frogadier but Frogadier dodged both of them. Treecko was then defeated by Frogadier's {{m|Cut}} despite having the type-advantage. Even though Bagon was left standing, Ash and Sawyer's Double Battle was interrupted when a fashion show was about to start.

Sawyer sent Treecko out in ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'' to watch {{Ash}}'s Gym battle with [[Valerie]]. As spectators, he wanted Treecko to watch the battle so that both of them would learn a lot.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Treecko helped Sawyer look for his notebook after it slipped out of his front pocket. After {{p|Slurpuff}} found it from {{TRT}} as they thought that it belonged to {{Steven}} instead, Treecko battled Team Rocket alongside Pikachu. All of the attacks performed by the Pokémon, including Treecko, canceled each other out but Pikachu's second {{m|Thunderbolt}} sent Team Rocket blasting off.
[[File:Ash Frogadier Sawyer Grovyle.png|thumb|left|250px|Its rivalry with Frogadier, as a Grovyle]]
During Sawyer and Ash's three-on-three battle, Sawyer sent out Treecko as his last Pokémon against Ash's Frogadier. Both Pokémon performed moves that were super effective against each other, as well as outspeed each other. Although determined to defeat Frogadier, Treecko evolved into Grovyle and learned {{m|Leaf Blade}} in the process. Despite the evolution, Grovyle still had trouble keeping up with Frogadier's movements. Grovyle went for Leaf Blade while Frogadier went for Cut. Both moves were elegantly dodged and then went for Bullet Seed and Water Pulse, respectively, causing smoke. Grovyle cleared the smoke with Leaf Blade, but Frogadier disappeared before it could happen. Frogadier launched another Water Pulse, which successfully connected with Grovyle, defeating it. As a result of the loss, the beginning of a rivalry between Grovyle and Frogadier began to develop.

Grovyle reappeared in ''[[XY093|From A to Z!]]'' after a group of {{p|Dodrio}} ran by. It then fought against [[Team Flare]] twice.

It reappeared in [[XY105]] where it was revealed to have evolved into Sceptile. It was used in a battle against Ash's Greninja. Although Sceptile was able to match Greninja and even gained the edge due to its type advantage, it ultimately lost by a single hit when Greninja transformed into Ash-Greninja.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Sawyer and Sceptile.png|thumb|250px|Sawyer and Sceptile]]
Ever since Sawyer was with Treecko, it has been shown to get along with its Trainer quite well. Treecko was inexperienced in terms of {{pkmn|battle}}s, similar to when Sawyer started out on his {{pkmn|journey}}. This was evident during its battle with a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Taillow}} as Treecko was struggling with the battle. However, it was able to improve its movements with the help of Sawyer's notes. As a result, it was able to do well with Sawyer's second encounter with Taillow. Despite the training, Treecko still had much more training to go through as it didn't do well during Sawyer's Gym battle with {{an|Clemont}} when Sawyer arrived in the [[Lumiose Gym]].

During Sawyer's time with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, Treecko gained more determination to get stronger. In both of the battles Sawyer had with Ash, as well as the one he had with Clemont, it had trouble dealing with Pokémon more experienced even though [[Clemont's Luxray|two]] [[Ash's Frogadier|of them]] had the disadvantage normally.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|Grass||Sawyer {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Treecko Leech Seed|1=Treecko Bullet Seed|2=Treecko Agility|3=Grovyle Bullet Seed|4=Grovyle Leaf Blade}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Leech Seed as a Treecko|1=Bullet Seed as a Treecko|2=Agility as a Treecko|3=Bullet Seed as a Grovyle|4=Leaf Blade as a Grovyle}}|image2=Sawyer {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Grovyle Leaf Storm|1=Sceptile
Bullet Seed|2=Sceptile Leaf Blade|3=Sceptile Leaf Storm|4=Sceptile Dragon Pulse}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Leaf Storm as a Grovyle|1=Bullet Seed|2=Leaf Blade|3=Leaf Storm|4=Dragon Pulse}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Razor Leaf|XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!{{tt|*|Mentioned only}}|x=yes}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leech Seed|XY073|A Fashionable Battle!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|XY073|A Fashionable Battle!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Psychic|Agility|XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Blade|XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Storm|XY093|From A to Z!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|XY105|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Grass|x=yes}}

* Razor Leaf was referred to as {{m|Mega Drain}} in the dub, a move Treecko can learn.

==Trivia==
* Sceptile, as a Treecko, alongside its Trainer, Sawyer, were first shown in [[Mad-Paced Getter]], the second opening song of the {{series|XY}}.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Treecko|Grovyle|Sceptile}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime characters (Pokémon)]]
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon]]

[[fr:Jungko de Liam]]
[[it:Sceptile di Sandro]]
[[zh:翔太的蜥蜴王]]

Talk:Ash's Noivern

2016-01-28T01:12:29Z

Rikeo:

Is set to be catched soon. Spoiler in intro. This page should be locked for that reason till the episode airs.
Evidence: https://youtu.be/ngaHP25quUQ?t=48s [[User:Karstvgl|karstvgl]] 21:00, 18 May 2015 (UTC)
:No one is trying to edit the page so there is no reason to lock it yet. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 22:32, 18 May 2015 (UTC)

== Trivia notable? ==

I think the trivia of {{u|MegaKyurem}} is not notable enough. Can any staff check it please? --~~[[User:Pokéfan95|ThePokémonFan]][[User talk:Pokéfan95|Since]][[Special:Contributions/Pokéfan95|1995]]~~-- 13:49, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

== Onscreen bat catch trivia ==

OK, there's clearly a lot of disagreement about the notability and/or wording of this particular piece of trivia, so I think we should work it out here. Now, here's the gist of it- Ash's Noibat is the first Pokémon based off of a bat whose catch in the anime was actually seen onscreen. Now, even if we don't specify just ones owned by main characters, this still holds true- while Brock's Crobat and Jessie's Woobat were both caught offscreen, something to remember is that we have never seen a character actually catch a Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Woobat, Swoobat, Noibat, or Noivern onscreen, main, recurring, or otherwise. Considering this breaks a tradition that the anime's upheld since the sixth episode, I can't agree with it not being notable. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 14:26, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
:Still too specific since you're singling out a group of Pokémon. And even still, one Pokémon out of seven (or three, if we're only talking families), that's too small of a group.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:31, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

== English Voice ==

Although the dub won't air for a while, do we know if Noibat will keep its Japanese voice in the dub like Noivern does, did Noibat from before keep its Japanese voice?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 16:09, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
:Neither Noibat or Noivern kept their Japanese voice in the dub in their appearances. Furthermore, we don't add in voice actors until the day the actual dubbed episode airs. [[User:ScraftyIsTheBest|ScraftyIsTheBest]] ([[User talk:ScraftyIsTheBest|talk]]) 17:28, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
:: Noibat I agree because of the dub, but mind telling me why Alexa's page says Noivern's Japanese and English name is Kiyotaka Furushima if they aren't the same?--[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] ([[User talk:Dman dustin|talk]]) 05:54, 16 July 2015 (UTC)

== Supersonic or Screech? ==

Was the attack Noibat used actually mentioned by name? Because if not, it could go either way. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 17:30, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
*Clemont specifically notes it as Supersonic about 6 minutes into the episode. [[User:Frugali|Frugali]] ([[User talk:Frugali|talk]]) 17:35, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

== Is this trivia worthy? ==

Is it trivia worthy that Noibat is Ash's first Flying-type with Flying as its primary type? --[[User:PKMNAdventurer|PKMNAdventurer]] ([[User talk:PKMNAdventurer|talk]]) 22:03, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
:Noibat and Noivern are the ''only'' Pokémon with Flying as their primary type, so no. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 22:13, 28 July 2015 (UTC)

== Is this trivia worthy? ==

All Ash's Dragon type pokemon was caught without battling Gible, Goomy, Noibat willingly follow Ash after he asked them
Is this trivia worthy? {{unsigned|Makarov5}}
:I think it would only be notable if, in the future, Ash caught a Dragon-type in battle. - [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] of [[User talk:Chosen|Mana]] 13:47, 25 August 2015 (UTC)

== Noivern ==

A poster for the new XZ series suggest Noibat will soon be evolving --[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 09:34, 12 September 2015 (UTC)
:We know. It's protected.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:45, 12 September 2015 (UTC)
:Just checking--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 09:54, 12 September 2015 (UTC)

== Can this be trivia? ==

Noibat is the only flying type ash has owned that hasn't fully evolved (not counting temporary pokemon).
:I'm not so sure, considering this page is pretty much gonna be protected until that particular bit of trivia no longer holds true. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 18:36, 19 October 2015 (UTC)
::We already know that will not be true for much longer, so it is pointless to add it. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 18:44, 19 October 2015 (UTC)

== Trivia Accuracy ==

Isn't it technically inaccurate to say that Noibat is the only Pokemon to hatch before being given to a member of the main cast, since we don't know exactly when Misty's Azurill hatched? At the very least, I feel like the wording should be changed. [[User:Swiftgallade46|Swiftgallade46]] ([[User talk:Swiftgallade46|talk]]) 20:43, 31 October 2015 (UTC)
: Except that Misty's Azurill is an off screen egg Pokemon, and I'm pretty sure only onscreen egg Pokemon count for that bit of trivia, since one can argue that throughout the Pokeverse such trivia might apply (even though it says Main Character), but it's irrelevant because it's not onscreen, not to mention Misty was no longer a Main Character when she received Azurill, so again doesn't apply.--[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] ([[User talk:Dman dustin|talk]]) 05:03, 6 November 2015 (UTC)

: I dont really see why that would matter...Just because it happened offscreen doesn't mean it didn't happen. Also, Misty (and all other travelling companions) will technically always be a Main Character as far as Trivia is concerned. For example, if she were to Mega Evolve her Gyarados right now, the Trivia section would still refer to her as the first Main Character to Mega Evolve a Pokemon to-date. [[User:Swiftgallade46|Swiftgallade46]] ([[User talk:Swiftgallade46|talk]]) 12:19, 6 November 2015 (UTC)

== XY103 ==

Noibat's gender was confirmed in this ep. It was after Hawlucha stopped Pikachu from interfering with Noibat's fight with Breloom, Ash called it a man to man fight ('''''otoko o otoko tatakai da''''') around 11 minutes in.-- --[[User:Handmaiden 101|Handmaiden 101]] ''([[User talk:Handmaiden 101|tAlk]])'' 21:47, 21 January 2016 (UTC)
:Doesn't that also make the only pokemon from Kalos that Ash has to have a gender confirmed.--[[User:Ovidkid|Ovidkid]] ([[User talk:Ovidkid|talk]]) 00:45, 28 January 2016 (UTC)

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(Japanese: '''オンバットとフラエッテ！風の中のめぐりあい！！''' ''{{tt|Onbat|Noibat}} and {{tt|Flaette|Floette}}! An Encounter in the Wind!!'') is the 103rd episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 902nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 21, 2016.
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==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Noibat]] learns {{m|Acrobatics}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Floette}} (Yellow Flower)
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Floette}} (Orange and Red Flower)

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY103.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===


[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Breloom}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}})
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Noibat}} ({{OP|Ash|Noibat}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Serena|Eevee}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Puni-chan]])
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Floette|Yellow Flower}}; multiple; debut)
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Floette|Orange Flower, Red Flower and Blue Flower}}; multiple)
* {{p|Breloom}}
* {{p|Beedrill}} (×3)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Burn! Pokémon Challenge!!" focusing on {{p|Hawlucha}}.
* {{an|Serena}} reads the title card.
* Serena narrates the preview for the [[XY104|next episode]].
* [[Ash's Noibat]] is confirmed to be male in this episode.
*''[[Brilliantly]]'' is used as an insert song in this episode.
===Errors===
* The wild {{p|Breloom}} used {{m|Headbutt}} on [[Jessie's Gourgeist]] even though it should have no effect on {{Type|Ghost}}s.

===Dub edits===


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'''Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!''' (Japanese: '''ライバルバトル３本勝負！明日に向かって！！''' ''Three-Match Rival Battle! Towards the Future!!'') is the 75th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 874th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 4, 2015 and in the United States on August 8, 2015.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After Ash's victory at the Laverre Gym, our heroes are walking with Sawyer, who’s completely focused on his battle notebook and not watching where he’s going—until he trips and falls, dropping his notebook in the process! He doesn’t realize this until later, and by that time, Team Rocket has picked it up, determined to make use of all the information within. With the help of his Slurpuff’s talented nose, Sawyer manages to track down his prized possession, and he and Ash battle together to send Team Rocket blasting off again. Then, they decide to battle against each other!

Ash seems to be firmly in command...until Sawyer’s Treecko evolves into Grovyle and presents Frogadier with quite a challenge! Frogadier pulls off the win, but it’s a close one, and afterward, it’s clear that the two Pokémon are itching for a rematch. Sawyer heads off to challenge the Coumarine Gym, while Serena has her eye on the Pokémon Showcase in Dendemille Town, on the way to Ash’s next Gym battle in Anistar City!

==Plot==
Following Ash's win at the [[Laverre City]] [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, accompanied by [[Sawyer]], head away from the Gym. However, Sawyer trips along the way and as he gets up, he drops his notebook, which is promptly found by {{MTR}}. As soon as [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} look inside the notebook, they see a photograph of [[Steven Stone]], and James instantly recognizes him as the {{pkmn|Champion}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. Meanwhile, {{an|Serena}} treats the group to lots of sweets and {{DL|Pokémon-Amie|Poké Puffs}} after Ash's hard-earned victory over [[Valerie]]. Sawyer expresses his awe of Ash's battling style to him, and Ash reminds him that it was due to the Pokémon's efforts that they won the {{Badge|Fairy}}.

However, at that moment, Sawyer notices that his notebook is gone. He goes into a panic, suddenly remembering that he dropped it where he had tripped earlier. Jessie, James, and Meowth, who still have the notebook, have mistakenly come to the conclusion that it belongs to Steven himself. While James and Meowth are more interested in learning the "Champion's" techniques, Jessie is immediately enamored with him and begins deluding herself with fantasies of someday marrying into his family so that she can be part of the Devon Corporation. Meanwhile, Ash and company, having returned to the bridge where Sawyer's notebook disappears, agree to split up and search for it individually. Later, at the Pokémon Center, they all report having seen no trace of it anywhere. Sawyer tells them how he kept taking notes after every battle he and {{p|Treecko}} had, and they kept getting stronger together, and he also mentions his meeting with Steven Stone and all of the valuable advice Steven gave him.

Bonnie asks Clemont for an invention to help find the notebook, but Clemont starts to explain that he doesn't even have something like the notebook's smell to work with. Suddenly, Sawyer jumps up in excitement and calls out his {{p|Slurpuff}} to help search for the notebook using its keen sense of smell. With direction from Treecko, Slurpuff races away to try and locate the notebook. James is still poring over its contents, unaware that they were written by a novice Trainer, when Slurpuff arrives. Slurpuff takes the notebook and runs off with it, chased by {{TRT}}, and returns it to Sawyer. When Team Rocket arrives, everyone realizes that they were the ones who stole the notebook. Sawyer quickly corrects them when they refer to it as the Champion's notebook by pointing out Steven's autograph. Angered by this news, Jessie and James decide to fall back on their usual plan of stealing the group's Pokémon. Jessie calls out her {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} and James his {{TP|James|Inkay}} to face Sawyer's Treecko and [[Ash's Pikachu]]. The battle is short-lived - as attacks from each of the four Pokémon cancel each other out, Pikachu uses another {{m|Thunderbolt}} and easily sends Team Rocket blasting off.

That night, Serena learns of a [[Pokémon Showcase]] being held in the nearby [[Dendemille Town]] and decides to register for it. She then informs Ash, using her Town Map, that Dendemille Town is also on the way to a city with a Gym - [[Anistar City]], where he agrees to go for his seventh Badge. Sawyer informs the group that he plans on heading to [[Coumarine City]] to try and earn a {{badge|Plant}}. The next morning, Sawyer requests a three-on-three battle with Ash to make up for [[XY073|the one that they never finished]]. The first match is Pikachu against Sawyer's {{p|Bagon}}. Pikachu begins with {{m|Quick Attack}}, overpowering Bagon's {{m|Headbutt}} with superior speed. After a collision of {{m|Dragon Breath}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Pikachu breaks through {{m|Dragon Claw}} with an {{m|Iron Tail}} attack to defeat Bagon and win the first round. The second match is then decided to be Slurpuff against {{AP|Hawlucha}}. Although Slurpuff uses {{m|Electro Ball}}, a super effective move, Hawlucha dodges and strikes back with {{m|Karate Chop}}. However, Sawyer becomes distracted checking his notebook and fails to notice Hawlucha's {{m|Flying Press}}, resulting in Slurpuff's defeat.

Ash calls to Sawyer, reminding him to stay calm during a battle, because the Pokémon will feel the same way as the Trainer during a match. Sawyer remembers Ash's Gym battle and sees the truth in Ash's advice, bringing out his Treecko to battle against {{AP|Frogadier}}. Sawyer is momentarily caught off-guard by Frogadier's use of {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but he recovers and Treecko strikes back with repeated {{m|Bullet Seed}} attacks. As Frogadier manages to evade most of them, Sawyer remembers to stay calm and Treecko uses {{m|Agility}}. Despite the boost in speed, however, Treecko is still struck by Frogadier's {{m|Water Pulse}}. In response, Treecko evolves into {{TP|Sawyer|Grovyle}}, and Ash tells Sawyer that Treecko evolved because of his feelings. Sawyer uses Grovyle's new move, {{m|Leaf Blade}}, to counter {{m|Double Team}}, but Frogadier still manages to get the better of Grovyle with another Aerial Ace. The two Pokémon continue trading and dodging attacks at high speeds, but thanks to a surprise attack by Frogadier at the very end, Grovyle is knocked out and the final round goes to Ash as well. Everyone notices Grovyle's newfound rivalry with Frogadier, and Sawyer and Grovyle are more determined than ever to get stronger and challenge Ash to a rematch someday.

==Major events==

* [[Sawyer]] is revealed to own a {{p|Slurpuff}}.
* Sawyer encounters {{TRT}} for the first time.
* {{an|Serena}} learns that a [[Pokémon Showcase]] will be held in [[Dendemille Town]].
* {{Ash}} learns that [[Anistar Gym|the next Gym]] is located in [[Anistar City]].
* Sawyer's {{p|Treecko}} evolves into {{TP|Sawyer|Grovyle}}.
* Ash has a 3-on-3 battle against Sawyer and wins.
* Sawyer leaves the group and heads to [[Coumarine City]] to face the Coumarine City [[Gym Leader]], [[Ramos]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Sawyer's Grovyle]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY075.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Birch]] (flashback)
* [[Steven Stone]] (fantasy/flashback)
* [[Monsieur Pierre]] (video)
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Valerie]] (flashback)
* [[Kali]] (flashback)
* {{kal|Katherine}} (flashback)
* [[Blossom]] (flashback)
* [[Linnea]] (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY075.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Grovyle}} ''(US and international)'' [[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Treecko}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; {{shiny}}; fantasy/flashback)
* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Klefki}} ([[Monsieur Pierre]]'s; video)
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Grovyle}}; evolves)
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Grovyle}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Bagon}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Slurpuff}} ([[Sawyer]]'s)
* {{p|Torchic}} (flashback)
* {{p|Mudkip}} (flashback)
* {{p|Taillow}} (flashback)
* {{p|Panpour}} (video)
* {{p|Marill}} (plush toy)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Smoochum}}
** Instead of Pokémon Holo Caster, {{p|Hoopa}} pops out to announce the viewers to get the Legendary Pokémon giveaways and the tickets for the [[M18|movie]].
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{an|Clemont}} narrate the preview for the [[XY076|next episode]].
* [[James]] and {{MTR}} [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] when [[Jessie]] fantasizes about marrying [[Steven Stone]] by tearing out Steven and the background respectively.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* [[Mad-Paced Getter]] is used during the end of Ash and Sawyer's 3-on-3 battle.

===Errors===
* The red spot underneath [[Sawyer]]'s {{p|Slurpuff}}'s collar disappears for a brief second.
* When James is looking as Sawyer's notebook before Slurpuff finds it, his glove disappears, and his thumb is colored exactly like Sawyer's dark skin color instead of James' light skin color.
* When Ash tells {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} the second time, his backpack disappears. It reappeared after Team Rocket got blasted off.
* After being hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, Team Rocket flew off in the following order: Meowth, Jessie, James, {{TP|James|Inkay}} and {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. When they were blasting off, they were in this order: Jessie, Pumpkaboo, James, Meowth, Wobbuffet, and Inkay.
* Sawyer's Slurpuff used {{m|Electro Ball}}, a move that it [[anime move errors|cannot legally learn]].
* When Ash holds up {{AP|Frogadier}}'s Poké Ball, the white center and black band around the white button is much larger than normal.
* For a brief second after Sawyer's {{p|Treecko}} comes out of its Poké Ball, its right arm is colored the same as its tail.
* When [[Sawyer's Grovyle]] uses {{m|Leaf Blade}} on Frogadier, Frogadier's entire face is dark blue.
* In the English dub, Serena's Pokédex incorrectly states Grovyle as '''an''' evolved form of Treecko when it should be stated as '''the''' evolved form of Treecko.

<gallery>
File:XY075 error 2.png|Slurpuff's missing red spot on its body
File:XY075 error 4.png|James's glove on his left hand is not covering the thumb on the same hand
File:XY075 error 3.png|Ash missing his backpack
File:XY075 error 5.png|Ash's Frogadier's Poké Ball has a bigger ring around its button than it should have
File:XY075 error.png|Treecko's right arm error
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===Dub edits===
[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|thumb|200px|The dub's title card with Serena's old design]]
* The title card segment in the dub features Serena's old design.

==In other languages==
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==Location==
Does anyone know where this is in the region?-- --[[User:Handmaiden 101|Handmaiden 101]] ''([[User talk:Handmaiden 101|tAlk]])'' 22:50, 29 December 2015 (UTC)
:It's not stated. Unnamed towns and cities exist in the anime. It could be anywhere between Shalour and Coumarine cities. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 10:31, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

Ash's Pikachu

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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the signature Pokémon of the anime series, and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====[[Original series]]====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu EP001.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu's debut appearance]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to {{DL|Professor Oak's Laboratory|In the anime|Professor Oak's Laboratory}} to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of an {{an|Ho-Oh|unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to the next town in order to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had received multiple life-threatening wounds in the fight.

[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|220px|Ash and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the [[Viridian City]] [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first Gym battle with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his Electric-type attacks were ineffective. Onix then started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu. Seeing no other option, Ash forfeited. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} in order to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric moves. Ash later challenged Brock to a rematch, where Pikachu managed to defeat Brock's Geodude thanks to his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again. Onix was able to Bind Pikachu once again, but this time Pikachu's Electric attacks dealt quite some damage. However despite their training, Pikachu was still unable to defeat Onix, who was tightening its grip on Pikachu. As Ash was about to forfeit again. Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} managed to turn on the gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about let Pikachu finish Onix off, Ash was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and Ash decided to forfeit again. Despite Ash forfeiting the match, Brock still gave him the Boulder Badge.

[[File:Ash Pikachu wounded.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash rushing Pikachu to the Pokémon Center]]
Pikachu's next major battle was against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. Lt. Surge laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Pikachu started off using {{m|Thunder Shock}} which seemed to do nothing to Raichu. Raichu then used its own Thunder Shock, which was much more powerful than Pikachu's attack, and dealt much damage. Following advice from Brock, Ash tried recalling Pikachu and forfeit. Pikachu however was determined to defeat Raichu and kept fighting. While trying to attack, Pikachu got overwhelmed by Raichu's {{m|Mega Punch}} and {{m|Mega Kick}} and was finally defeated by a powerful Thunderbolt. Due to all the damage he had taken during the battle Pikachu had to be hospitalized. Later in the episode, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a Raichu with the [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms.

Later Ash challenged Lt. Surge for a rematch, where Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Trying to get close, Pikachu got smacked to the ground by Raichu's tail, followed up by repeating hits from its tail. Raichu then hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Body Slam}}. As Raichu was about to finish Pikachu off with another Body Slam, Pikachu managed to get up and dodge it. Ash soon found out that since Raichu was evolved so early, it did not learn any of the moves that it could only learn in the Pikachu stage, such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. Through Pikachu's use of these moves, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand and dodge Raichu's attacks. Raichu responded with an extremely powerful Thunderbolt attack that Lt. Surge was sure could defeat Pikachu. Pikachu however used his tail as an anchor to absorb the shock. Raichu tried using Thunderbolt again but due to its previous attack it had run out of electricity. Raichu then tried to hit Pikachu with a {{m|Take Down}}, but was out-sped by Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu then used his tail to slam Raichu and defeat it, earning Ash the [[Thunder Badge]].

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'' Pikachu was sent out to battle against [[Sabrina]]'s {{p|Abra}}. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's Thunder Shock. Abra then suddenly evolved into {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}, making it much stronger. Pikachu tried filling the battlefield with lightining to prevent Kadabra from using Teleport, but Kadabra countered with {{m|Confusion}} to send the attack back at Pikachu. Kadabra then used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and started to repeatedly smash Pikachu to the ceiling and back down. Unwilling to see his friend suffer even more, Ash forfeited the match.
In Ash's rematch with Sabrina in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu selflessly fought Kadabra, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Pikachu used Thunder Shock, which Kadabra avoided using Teleport. After taking a hit from Kadabra's {{m|Psybeam}}, Pikachu unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt which dealt major damage to Kadabra. Kadabra however quickly used {{m|Recover}} negating the damage it had taken. At that moment Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh. This gave Ash the win as well as earning the [[Marsh Badge]].

In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into another group of Pikachu, which was a very rare find. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu, but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first, but soon began to feel sad because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. Pikachu refused to leave Ash, however, and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon in Ash's seventh Gym battle, where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Pikachu used his fast movements to dodge Rhydon's {{m|Fury Attack}} and then used Thunderbolt, which was ineffctive. Despite being immune to electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]]. Pikachu tried dodging Magmar's {{m|Fire Punch}} the same way it had dodged Rhydon's Fury Attack, but got hit. Pikachu then tried hitting Magmar with an electric attack but it proved to be ineffective due to Magmar's Air Lens ability, which heats the air surrounding Magmar making electric attacks ineffective. Magmar then attacked with a series of Fire Punches driving Pikachu to the edge of the battlefield. Magmar then unleashed its {{m|Fire Blast}}, which managed to push Pikachu back and almost caused him to fall of the battlefield in the lava. Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all the opposing Pokémon at once, causing Machamp, Rhydon and Kingler to run away in fear and defeating Arbok and Weezing. Later, after Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got the [[Earth Badge]].

Pikachu made friends with another Pikachu, [[nickname|named]] [[Puka]], in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This particular Pikachu had blue eyes and was an excellent surfer. Ash and his friends had to save both Pikachu when Team Rocket tried to steal them both.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo League]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'' , Pikachu fought against [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}}. Pikachu started off using Agility to confuse Arcanine, but this strategy was countered by Arcanine by melting the ice field using its Fire Blast, which caused to whole battlefield to be one big pool of water. Pikachu, however used this to his advantage by using the water to conduct his electricity and managed to defeat Arcanine with Thunderbolt.

In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'' he fought against [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}, who already had defeated Ash's Bulbasaur. Pikachu tried using Thunder Shock, but Bellsprout dodged and used Razor Leaf. Managing to avoid Razor Leaf, Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but was ineffective since Bellsprout used its roots to conduct the electricity to the ground. Despite trying his best, he was easily defeated by the skilled Pokémon's {{m|Slam}}.

Pikachu later faced off against Happy, [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}}, in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Despite being exhausted from battling Team Rocket earlier, he still wanted to participate in the battle. Pikachu started off with {{m|Double-Edge}}, knocking Butterfree to the ground. As Butterfree tried flying up, Pikachu held on to it and defeated the Butterfly Pokémon with a Thunderbolt. He then faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by all his battles, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Charmander's {{m|Flamethrower}} and was knocked out by its {{m|Tackle}}.

Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

=====Orange Archipelago=====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. In order to rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which then hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its grasp.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called on Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. It later rode in the sled along with {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}} in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted [[Sea Ruby Badge]].

In ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against [[Lorelei]]{{tt|*|Referred to as Prima in the dub}} of the [[Elite Four]], where he faced her {{p|Cloyster}}. Pikachu started off with Thunderbolt, but Cloyster used {{m|Withdraw}} to protect itself from the attack. Pikachu then used Agility, but got knocked back by Cloyster's {{m|Reflect}}. Pikachu then managed to hit Cloyster, with a super-effective {{m|Thunder}}, but Cloyster was still standing. After using {{m|Rage}} to increase its {{stat|Attack}}, Cloyster stopped Pikachu's Quick Attack with {{m|Aurora Beam}} and knocked him out with Take Down.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Electabuzz absorbed the attack. Pikachu and Electabuzz then both used Quick Attack and Electabuzz was able to overpower Pikachu. Pikachu then got defeated after being hit by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.

In the [[EP104|following episode]], Team Rocket hatched a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with {{MTR}}. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, {{an|Misty}} and [[Tracey]] managed to find the duo first, and separated them.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where it had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle affecting their teamwork negatively. Charizard tried hitting Alakazam and Marowak with Flamethrower, while Pikachu dashed forward. Alakazam and Marowak managed to dodge the Flamethrower causing it to hit Pikachu. As Charizard went for {{m|Tackle}}, Alakazam stopped him using Psychic. Seeing how Charizard got continuously attacked by Alakazam and Marowak, Pikachu decided to help his partner and attacked Alakazam causing Charizard to be freed from its Psychic. Pikachu then got hit by Marowak's Body Slam, but got caught by Charizard's wing. Now finally being able to work together Pikachu jumped on Charizard's back and used Thunderbolt to stop Marowak after dodging its {{m|Bonemerang}}. As Alakazam was about to unleash its {{m|Hyper Beam}} at Charizard, it got hit by Marowak's Bonemerang causing Hyper Beam to be launched at Marowak knocking both Pokémon out. This gave Ash the victory, winning him the [[Jade Star Badge]] and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against [[Drake]], where it faced off against Drake's Ditto. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu and so Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled when Drake sent out his Onix. [[EP112|Later]] Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who already had defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. Pikachu headed towards Dragonite using Agility, but got knocked back by Dragonite's tail. Dragonite then attacked with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Pikachu managed to jump on Dragonite's head by using his tail as a spring board to dodge the attack and finally defeat it with a powerful Thunder, earning Ash the Orange League Trophy and a spot in the Orange League [[Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu was used against [[Gary's Eevee]]. Pikachu started off with Quick Attack, but Eevee used Reflect to block the attack. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, but Eevee dodged the attack using Double Team. Eevee then switched to offense and dashed forwards using Take Down. Pikachu, however, dodged this using Agility and prepared to use Thunder. Before Pikachu was able to launch his attack, Eevee managed to hit Pikachu with a powerful Skull Bash, knocking him out. Later in the episode Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

=====Johto=====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained Chikorita, it quickly gained the upper hand. Chikorita first used its {{m|Sweet Scent}} to tranquilize Pikachu and followed up with a Tackle. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was then deflected by Chikorita's leaf and was hit by Tackle again. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's [[Violet Gym]] Battle against [[Falkner]], where it battled Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}}. Pikachu used Agility to avoid getting hit by Hoothoot's Tackle. Hoothoot tried flying up to get out Pikachu's range, but Pikachu was still able to hit it with a super-effective Thunderbolt and then finished Hoothoot off with a Quick Attack. He then faced Falkner's {{p|Dodrio}}. Both Pokémon started off using Agility, matching each other's speed. Pikachu then went for Thunderbolt, but Dodrio used its great jumping ability to dodge the attack. It then hit Pikachu hard with Fury Attack followed up by {{m|Drill Peck}}. When Dordio was about to finish him off with {{m|Tri Attack}}, Pikachu jumped high in the air and unleashed a super-effective Thunder, defeating Dodrio. Pikachu then briefly faced Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}, but as he was already tired from his previous matches he was quickly defeated by a {{m|Whirlwind}}.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] Battle, he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}}. Metapod used its jumping ability to jump high and use Tackle, although Pikachu dodged, it created a dust cloud and used the leaves of a nearby tree to make Pikachu unable to see it. Pikachu however managed to spot Metapod by using his hearing and after dodging a series of Tackles using Agility, Pikachu managed to jump on Metapod's back and defeated it with Thunderbolt. He then went up against Bugsy's last and most powerful Pokémon, {{p|Scyther}}. Despite Pikachu having the type-advantage, his Thunderbolt attacks constantly missed, because of Scyther using {{m|Double Team}}. The real Scyther then appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with {{m|Fury Cutter}}, with each Fury Cutter doubling in battle causing Pikachu to be knocked out.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, who had already easily defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] and {{AP|Totodile}} using {{m|Rollout}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Miltank since she got wet by Totodile's {{m|Water Gun}}. However due to Miltank spinning at great speed, she had already dried, making Thunderbolt useless. Pikachu then tried attacking with Agility, but he got overpowered by Miltank's Rollout and was then defeated by another one, causing Ash to lose the battle.

In the [[EP159|following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch against Whitney. First Ash had Cyndaquil tire out Miltank and then had Totodile create ditches to slow her down. Thanks to this strategy, Miltank lost her balance, giving Pikachu the opportunity to throw Miltank in the air by hiding in one of the ditches and then finish her off with a Thunderbolt.

Pikachu befriended a bunch of {{p|Pichu}} in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first they framed Pikachu into eating apples, while they actually ate them. When the Pichu were attacked by a {{p|Fearow}}, Pikachu scared the Fearow off with a Thunderbolt. Later Pikachu's electricity was sucked away by Team Rocket and got kidnapped. The Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity and together they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's gym battle against Morty, where it faced off against Morty's Gastly. Pikachu managed to hit Gastly with a Quick Attack after Ash had Noctowl use {{m|Foresight}} earlier in the match. Despite this Gastly used its great speed to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt and defeated him with a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle [[Janina]]'s {{p|Onix}}. The match was interrupted by [[Jasmine]].

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's Poliwrath and managed to hit it with a super-effective Thunderbolt. Despite this Poliwrath was still standing and after absorbing a Quick Attack with its muscled body it hit Pikachu hard with a series of {{m|Double Slap}} attacks, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed by constantly dodging each other's attacks. Finally Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite so Magnemite could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. After dodging another attack from Magnemite, Pikachu finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next Pikachu faced off against Jasmine strongest Pokémon {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and was quickly defeated by a powerful Iron Tail.

In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In the following episode, ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who already had defeated Ash's Cyndaquil. Due to the icy field Pikachu constantly slipped causing his Agility to be ineffective and almost unable to avoid Piloswine's attacks. Ash then got the idea to use the ice pillars to change Pikachu's direction while sliding on the ice. Using this tactic Pikachu gained a big amount of speed and slid under Piloswine giving him the opportunity to hit Piloswine hard with Thunder. Piloswine then started to use {{m|Rest}} in order to return to full health. Pikachu tried to finish it off with a Quick Attack, but was too late and got hit hard by a {{m|Take Down}}. Pikachu was still able to battle and countered Piloswine's next Take Down with a Quick Attack and hit it with Thunder. This caused the ice under Piloswine to break causing Piloswine to fall into the water. Pikachu then hit Piloswine with Thunderbolt which caused massive damage due to Piloswine's wet fur. Despite this Piloswine was still standing and constantly hit Pikachu with Fury Attack. Seeing no other option to escape Pikachu used a close-range Thunder causing a massive explosion. Pikachu got knocked down while Piloswine still seemed to be able to battle. Pikachu still managed to stand up and as he was about to attack again [[Pryce]] threw in the towel resulting into a T.K.O., giving Ash the win and earning him the Glacier Badge.

In ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'', Pikachu helped calming down the rampaging Dragonite that belonged to the old Blackthorn Gym Leader. In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's last Johto Gym Battle against [[Clair]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite the double type advantage Gyarados proved to be quite a match for Pikachu, using its {{m|Dragon Breath}} to block Pikachu's electric attacks. After getting hit by a {{m|Hydro Pump}}, Pikachu got wrapped by Gyarados. This however allowed Pikachu to hit Gyarados hard with a Thunderbolt. Gyarados quickly managed to recover and launched a barrage of {{m|Bite}} attacks, causing Pikachu to get cornered. As Clair was ready to finish the battle with a close-range Hydro Pump, Ash had Pikachu use Agility to get onto Gyarados's Hydro Pump, and defeated the Atrocious Pokémon with a Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her Dragonair to battle Pikachu, who managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', Pikachu was used by Ash in the Athlete's Round of the [[Silver Conference]] against [[Salvador]] and his {{p|Furret}}. Furret proved to be a tough opponent by repeatedly using {{m|Dig}} to confuse and attack Pikachu. Eventually Pikachu managed to grab onto Furret's back and as it dove back into one of its holes, Pikachu unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt and finally finished the match with a Quick Attack.

Pikachu was used again in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', where he faced off against [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}. Azumarill started off using {{m|Water Gun}}. Pikachu evaded this attack using Quick Attack and reversed to hit Azumarill, which it nearly dodged. After a collision of Thunderbolt and {{m|Bubble Beam}}, Pikachu got hit by {{m|Icy Wind}}. Azumarill then hit Pikachu with Iron Tail, but Pikachu managed to hold on its tail and launched a super-effective Thunder knocking out Azumarill. Next Pikachu go up against Jackson's [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{p|Magneton}}. After exchanging hits from each other's Thunderbolt, Magneton dodged Pikachu's Quick Attack and stunned Pikachu with Thunder Wave before defeating him with {{m|Tri Attack}}.

In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}. Pikachu battled Harrison's {{p|Kecleon}}, which used its {{a|Color Change}} Ability to hide itself in the tall grass while hitting Pikachu with its tongue. Eventually Pikachu managed to grab Kecleon's tongue and defeated it with Thunderbolt. Harrison then sent out his {{TP|Harrison|Sneasel}}. Sneasel managed to avoid Pikachu's Thunderbolt and defeated him with a single {{m|Metal Claw}}.

After saying farewell to {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]] and left Pallet Town with him at the end of the episode. In the [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu got attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually Pikachu got saved thanks to the help of some wild Pokémon and Officer Jenny. The next day, Ash tried to wake Pikachu up, but soon noticed that he was suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

===={{series|Advanced Generation}}====
=====Hoenn=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Ash was willing to take Pikachu for some help in taking care of the illness. He met up with [[Professor Birch]], who took Pikachu to his lab. Even though they were able to strap him to the machine to drain out the overload electricity it received, the machine exploded as the electricity levels were too high. Pikachu then ran off, with Ash and Professor Birch chasing after him. Eventually, Ash managed to find Pikachu, but Pikachu, in his confused state, attacked him and fled towards the end of a cliff. As Pikachu fell off the cliff, Ash jumped after him and managed to catch him and grab a branch. Pikachu tried resisting, but Ash was able to get through and calm him down. When Ash and Piakchu were pulled up to safety, Team Rocket arrived. Their mecha accidentally cured Pikachu of his illness and he was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|There's no Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial 1-on-1 battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. Norman sent out his {{p|Vigoroth}}, which proved to be a tough opponent dodging Pikachu's attacks with ease and hit him hard with multiple {{m|Scratch}} attacks. Pikachu managed to successfully hit Vigoroth with Quick Attack, but Vigoroth hit Pikachu again and defeated him with one final Scratch. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth but accidentally stole {{TP|May|Torchic}}. Later Pikachu was used alongside Norman's Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket and blasted them off as well as rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu {{m|Iron Tail}} in preparation for his Rustboro Gym battle, a Rock-type Gym, and got help from a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.

In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he was sent out against her {{p|Geodude}}. Pikachu started off using Thunder to flatten the rocky battlefield. Geodude however countered with {{m|Rock Throw}} which Pikachu managed to dodge using Quick Attack only to end up right in front of Geodude. This gave Geodude the chance to hit Pikachu hard with a {{m|Mega Punch}}. As Geodude used {{m|Rollout}} to finish Pikachu off, it got stuck and couldn’t execute its attack because Pikachu had flattened the battlefield. Pikachu used this opportunity to get close using Quick Attack and hit Geodude with a powerful Thunder, defeating it.
Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]]. Pikachu started off using Iron Tail which managed to successfully hit Nosepass. Dodging Nosepass’s attack Pikachu went for a second Iron Tail, but this time it failed. Nosepass then used {{m|Rock Tomb}} to trap Pikachu, but Pikachu managed to break free using Thunder. Nosepass then countered with {{m|Sandstorm}}, deteriorating Pikachu’s sight. Nosepass however was able to sense Pikachu using its electromagnetic nose and managed to slam its body on Pikachu. Nosepass then tried to stomp on Pikachu, but he managed to avoid it by using Quick Attack. After using Quick Attack again to dodge Nosepass’s Rock Tomb, Pikachu used Quick Attack to run around Nosepass in order to confuse it. Pikachu managed to get behind Nosepass and used Iron Tail, only to fail once again. Nosepass then went for Thunder Wave which Pikachu barely avoided. Ash then had Pikachu charge forward to Nosepass and let Pikachu take Nosepass's {{m|Zap Cannon}}, causing Pikachu to absorb the electricity. Pikachu then tackled Nosepass releasing the electricity at Nosepass, causing it to become paralyzed. Pikachu then defeated Nosepass with one final Iron Tail, finally mastering the move in the process as well as earning Ash the Stone Badge.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash and his friends arrived at [[Mauville City]] and immediately proceeded to the [[Mauville Gym]]. Inside the group encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest however. Later Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym Battle against [[Wattson]]. Pikachu first faced Wattson's Magnemite. Due to being overcharged Pikachu defeated Magnemite with a single Thunderbolt after dodging a {{m|Swift}} attack. Next up Pikachu battled Wattson's {{p|Voltorb}} and also managed to easily defeat it with another Thunderbolt. Getting agitated Wattson sent out his Magneton and ordered it to use Zap Cannon. Pikachu easily managed to overpower this attack with Thunder, which also knocked Magneton out, earning Ash the Dynamo Badge.

In ''[[AG052|Cheer Pressure]]'', he was used to battle [[Jessie's Seviper]], but was having a hard time when the Cheer Squad, led by [[Sheridan]], cheated by having his {{p|Shroomish}} and {{p|Makuhita}} use {{m|Helping Hand}} and his {{p|Roselia}} and {{p|Vileplume}} use {{m|Aromatherapy}} on Seviper. After Pikachu repeatedly attack Seviper, he was getting tired and despite the struggling from Seviper's {{m|Wrap}}, Pikachu hang in there in the last second and knocked out the Fang Snake Pokémon with Thunder.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] Battle after volunteering to battle [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} after it {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|Sleep}}. After using Quick Attack to dodge {{m|Flamethrower}}, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s {{m|Reflect}} that was affecting previous battles. Slugma then used {{m|Smog}} to cover itself, Pikachu however was able to sense where it was and used Iron Tail. Slugma managed to dodge and hit him with a Flamethrower. Pikachu used Thunderbolt and although it looked like it initially missed, it electrified the Smog, harming Slugma. Flannery called for Yawn, but Ash unwilling for that to happen, had Pikachu use Quick Attack, hitting it before Yawn could appear and then finished off Slugma with Thunder. Ash kept Pikachu in when Flannery used her last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but it was blocked by {{m|Iron Defense}}. Pikachu then dodged a Flamethrower and used Iron Tail, but it was blocked by Iron Defense as well. Torkoal then used {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which hit Pikachu. Pikachu used Thunder but his attack was blocked by Iron Defense once again. Torkoal then used {{m|Overheat}}, defeating Pikachu.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his [[Petalburg Gym]] Battle against [[Norman]]. He went up against {{p|Slakoth}}, Pikachu used Quick Attack on Slakoth which was dodged, Slakoth then used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, which Pikachu dodged and then used Iron Tail, which was also dodged dazing Pikachu. Slakoth used {{m|Hidden Power}}, Pikachu tried to destroy them with Thunderbolt but failed and was hit by the circling Hidden Power. Pikachu then tried hitting Slakoth with Thunder, but this was dodged as well. Slakoth then countered with {{m|Blizzard}}, disabling Pikachu to move. Being unable to move Pikachu was recalled. Later Pikachu was sent out against Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}}, Pikachu used Thunderbolt but Vigoroth swiftly dodged it and launched a {{m|Scratch}} attack. Pikachu however successfully blocked the attack with Iron Tail but Vigoroth quickly recovered and launched a Flamethrower, dealing much damage. Pikachu's electricity gave Ash and idea, he got Pikachu to use Quick Attack dodging Vigoroth's Flamethrower. Vigoroth then launched another Scratch and Ash got Pikachu to stop and let him get hit. This activated Pikachu's ability {{a|Static}}, paralyzing Vigoroth, this allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth with Iron Tail. However, after being exhausted, Pikachu also got knocked out, ending the battle in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon used in his [[Fortree Gym]] Battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled against Winona's Pelipper and despite the major type-advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent, being able to use Steel Wing as a lightning rod to conduct Pikachu's Electric attacks to the ground, thus preventing damage. After getting hit by a Quick Attack, Ash decided Pikachu should fight at close-range and tells Pikachu to use Quick Attack to get closer. This however gave Pelipper the opportunity to hit Pikachu hard with a {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Pikachu, however stood his ground and when Pelipper lifted its wing from the ground for a moment Ash had Pikachu use Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper were both knocked out.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their mecha. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. Pikachu was ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket then ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, causing them to get blasted off and Ash and Pikachu to fall down in a river. With Ash protecting Pikachu, Pikachu managed to gain his memory back and got rid of Team Rocket once again.

In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'', Ash and the group got on a submarine owned by [[Team Magma]], where they met Team Magma's leader, [[Maxie]]. An explosion caused by {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Kyogre|Kyogre}}, caused the [[Blue Orb]] to fly off Maxie's desk. Pikachu managed to catch the orb before Team Magma could regain it. The orb, however, soon started to glow and melted into Pikachu's body, greatly increasing his power, but also making Pikachu lose control over himself. In the [[AG098|next episode]], Pikachu awakened {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Groudon|Groudon}} and aided it in its battle with {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to erveryone's teamwork, {{p|Groudon}} was able to defeat Kyogre, causing the Blue Orb to emerge from Pikachu's body. Pikachu was then saved from drowning by Kyogre and later bade it and Groudon farewell.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the Double Battle against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{p|Solrock}} and {{p|Lunatone}}. Solrock and Lunatone both started off using Tackle which both scored a direct hit on Pikachu and Swellow. Pikachu and Swellow then tried hitting their opponents with Quick Attack and {{m|Peck}}, but their attack were dodged, causing them to crash into planets hanging from the ceiling and fall on top of each other on the ground. This gave Solrock and Lunatone the opportunity to launch a {{m|Solar Beam}} and Ice Beam. As the attacks were about to hit their marks the two beams accidentally collided, cancelling each other out, causing the twins to quarrel. Ash used this chance to recover and had Pikachu and Swellow strike the opposing Pokémon with a respective Iron Tail and Aerial Ace. Both Meteorite Pokémon then charged towards Pikachu using Tackle, but Swellow was able to save Pikachu in time, causing Solrock and Lunatone to crash into each other. The battle then got interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the gym using their mecha and stole Solrock and Lunatone.

After {{TRT}} was defeated, they all agreed to resume their battle outdoors. This time however the twins managed to put their differences aside and worked together as a team. Ash first had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Solrock, but his attack was sent back by Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, sending Pikachu flying into a wall. As Swellow tried to attack with Aerial Ace, Solrock used Sandstorm to sent Swellow flying as well. Pikachu then jumped on Swellow's back and used Thunderbolt again, only to be deflected back by Light Screen again, hitting Pikachu and Swellow hard. Swellow then used Double Team, but Solrock and Lunatone countered using Solar Beam and Ice Beam to wipe out the copies. Much to Tate and Liza's surprise however Pikachu and Swellow weren't hit. Swellow then dove down from the sky along with Pikachu to attack, but Solrock and Lunatone quickly responded and hit them with Solar Beam and Ice Beam. Ash thought about how to negate the dual attacks and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. The Thunder hit Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure. Once clear, Pikachu and Swellow were coated in a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's Light Screen and managed to defeat them using Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Hoenn Elite Four]] member [[Drake]]. Pikachu battled against his {{p|Shelgon}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt and scored a direct hit. As Pikachu went for a second Thunderbolt, Shelgon used Double-Edge and managed to dodge the attack. Due to Shelgon's low {{stat|Speed}}, Pikachu easily dodged the attack with Quick Attack. When Pikachu was about to finish Shelgon off with Iron Tail, Shelgon had Pikachu come close and then hit him hard with {{m|Dragon Breath}}. Shelgon then followed up with {{m|Dragon Claw}}, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'' Ash choose Pikachu, along with his {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a [[Double Battle]] in the first round of the [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle, they went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and {{p|Seaking}}. Pikachu used his Thunderbolt on Sealeo, but Seaking used {{m|Horn Drill}} to reflect it back to Snorunt. Pikachu then used Thunder, but Seaking once again used Horn Drill to reflect the attack to Snorunt again. This time however Pikachu protected Snorunt taking most of the damage. Sealeo then used {{m|Blizzard}} on the two, dealing much damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Snorunt use its {{m|Icy Wind}} to freeze the Blizzard creating an ice pillar blocking Juan's view. Sealeo and Seaking destroyed the pillar with their {{m|Aurora Beam}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}} respectively, this created ice shards which Ash had Snorunt and Pikachu jump on. Snorunt then used {{m|Headbutt}} whilst Pikachu used Iron Tail. Seaking and Sealeo responded using Hyper Beam and Aurora Beam. While Pikachu was able to dodge Aurora Beam, Snorunt wasn't able to avoid the Hyper Beam and was knocked out.
Ash then sent out his {{AP|Corphish}}. After dodging Corphish's Bubble Beam, both of Juan's Pokémon attacked from below with Sealeo using Aurora Beam on Pikachu's platform, which he was able to dodge. Seaking attacked Corphish with Horn Attack, but Corphish was able to grab its horn. Seaking however used Horn Drill, sending Corphish flying. Ash then had Pikachu use Iron Tail on Seaking. Despite Sealeo trying to stop Pikachu using Aurora Beam, Iron Tail managed to defeat Seaking and Pikachu was able to avoid the attack in time. Pikachu then rode on Corphish back heading towards Sealeo. Sealeo tried stopping them using {{m|Ice Ball}}, which was getting stronger with each attack. While Pikachu and Corphish managed to destroy the first three Ice Balls, the fourth one managed to hit them both. Sealeo then launched a fifth Ice Ball at them both. Pikachu launched a Thunder at the Ice Ball and after increasing its power, he was able to break it. While the falling ice shards were hurting Sealeo, Corphish was able to defeat it with its {{m|Crabhammer}}, knocking it out and ending the first round of the Sootopolis Gym in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled.
In the [[AG111|next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the Sootopolis Gym battle, going up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunder and although it dealt a lot of damage, Milotic nullified the damage by using {{m|Recover}}, healing it. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, in which Milotic's overpowered Pikachu's. Milotic quickly followed up with {{m|Twister}}, which was powered up by the water. Much to Juan's surprise, Pikachu was able to break through with Thunder and followed with up with a powerful Quick Attack. Milotic then used {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which Pikachu dodged and used a super-effective Thunderbolt. Milotic however shook the attack off and used Recover, healing itself once again. Milotic then went underwater, making both Ash and Pikachu unable to see. Milotic then tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail, but Pikachu dodged and he climbed onto Milotic's body. Milotic tried stopping him using Hydro Pump, but Pikachu dodged. Pikachu then grabbed onto its eyebrows and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder dealing major damage to Milotic as water was an excellent conductor of electricity. This knocked out Milotic, winning Ash the battle and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', Ash used Pikachu for the first round in the [[Ever Grande Conference]], he went up against {{ho|Gilbert}} and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Hitmonlee used {{m|Rolling Kick}}, but Pikachu managed to avoid the attack and hit Hitmonlee with Iron Tail. Hitmonlee then went for {{m|High Jump Kick}}, which Pikachu managed to dodge as well using Quick Attack, causing damage to Hitmonlee. As Pikachu charged in for one final attack, Hitmonlee hit Pikachu with {{m|Mega Kick}}, while heading towards the ground. Pikachu however managed to escape Hitmonlee's kick and hit him with Iron Tail, knocking Hitmonlee out and causing Ash to advance to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Katie}} in the Victory Tournament part of the Ever Grande Conference. He went up against Katie's {{p|Golduck}} and was sent out due to the [[Type|type-advantage]] he had. Katie however immediately switched to {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type-advantage of its own. Pikachu used Quick Attack, but Dugtrio used {{m|Dig}} to dodge the attack. Dugtrio then used {{m|Sand Tomb}}, expanding the hole, Pikachu tried to escape but couldn't and fell down the hole. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt, which had no effect on Dugtrio since it was a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon. Dugtrio then used Double-Edge and Pikachu attempted to block with Iron Tail, but when both moves collided, Pikachu was knocked out while Dugtrio emerged unharmed.

In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his Full Battle against [[Morrison]] in the Victory Tournament. He went up against his {{p|Steelix}}. Steelix used {{m|Dragon Breath}}, but Pikachu dodged it and used Quick Attack. Steelix countered with Iron Tail, hitting Pikachu hard. Steelix then used {{m|Dig}}, hitting Pikachu from underneath. Pikachu tried using Iron Tail but Steelix quickly dodged that with another Dig. Pikachu then managed to dodge Dig and hit Steelix with Quick Attack. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but Steelix's managed to overpower Pikachu's, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his sixth and last Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Tyson}} in the Victory Tournament. He went up against Tyson's {{p|Metagross}}, who had already defeated Swellow and {{AP|Grovyle}}, but had a crack in its armor as a result. Pikachu used Thunderbolt on the crack, but it didn't do much to Metagross. Metagross then used {{m|Psychic}} on Pikachu, but Pikachu was able dodge it and hit Metagross with Iron Tail. Pikachu then climbed onto Metagross, and as Metagross was unable to shake him off, Pikachu finally defeated the Iron Leg Pokémon with Thunder. Pikachu then went up against Tyson's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}.
Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Thunder attacks soon proved to be useless, as Meowth each time defended itself against Pikachu's Electric attacks with its Thunderbolt.
After realizing this, Ash had Pikachu fight close-range and ordered him to use Quick Attack. Meowth however dodged this with {{m|Double Team}} and followed up with Iron Tail. Pikachu countered with his own Iron Tail, causing the moves to collide. Pikachu and Meowth started attacking unceasing, with each time their attacks colliding. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, with both Pokémon taking the hit, knocking them both down. Though they both got up, Pikachu was knocked out from exhaustion causing Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Agatha]] of the Elite Four and her {{p|Gengar}} at the Viridian Gym. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack but failed since Gengar was a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. It was too fast for Pikachu's Thunderbolt but after dodging a {{m|Shadow Ball}} Pikachu was able to hit Gengar with an Iron Tail. Gengar then hit Pikachu with Shadow Ball, but Pikachu was able to climb on the Shadow Ball and went for Iron Tail. Gengar however was able to prevent Pikachu from using Iron Tail with {{m|Double Team}}. Pikachu was able to destroy all the copies with Thunderbolt as well as hit Gengar with it. Pikachu then dodged a Shadow Ball and hit Gengar with Iron Tail. When it Pikachu was about finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting Pikachu to {{status|Sleep|sleep}}, and defeated him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards, he helped to defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}, Ash later decided to enter the Kanto Battle Frontier along with Pikachu and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack but it morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and sending Team Rocket blasting off.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', when going to the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pike}}, Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until rescued by {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}} and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy, Pikachu went up against her {{p|Milotic}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Lucy, not using defensive strategies, had Milotic take the attack and countered with Hydro Pump. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but Milotic managed to overpower Pikachu. Pikachu's Quick Attack was then countered by Twister and was then hit with Hydro Pump. Milotic then used Iron Tail, but Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle, blocking Iron Tail and causing Milotic to become paralyzed. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but Milotic countered with a {{m|Facade}}, and since Milotic was paralyzed its power was doubled, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on himself. As Milotic was about to end the match with Twister, Ash had Pikachu, boosted by Thunderbolt, jump into the Twister. Inside the Twister Pikachu began spinning and used Volt Tackle, increasing his power and knocked Milotic out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle against {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}. He went up against her {{p|Alakazam}}, who had already defeated Ash's former two Pokémon. Pikachu managed to hit Alakazam with Thunderbolt, but Alakazam nullified the damage using Recover. Both Pokémon then started exchanging Iron Tail and Focus Punch attacks and then hit each other with their respective Thunderbolt and Psybeam. Ash then ordered Pikachu to use Volt Tackle, but Pikachu ran straight towards the wall due to Psybeam's confusion effect. Pikachu however managed to snap out of the confusion after Ash had saved it and managed to overpower Alakazam's Psybeam with Thunderbolt, defeating it. He went up against {{p|Metagross}} next. Metagross managed to sent Pikachu's Thunderbolt back at him using Psychic, dealing much damage. As Pikachu went for Quick Attack, Metagross used Iron Defense to block the attack and hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Meteor Mash}}. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Metagross fired a Hyper Beam, which defeated Pikachu, making Ash lose the battle.

In the [[AG170|next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Espeon showed to have great speed and power, dodging Pikachu's attacks and immediately after hit Pikachu with its own attacks. After getting hit by Espeon's Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Ash then had Pikachu use Thunderbolt. Espeon's Zap Cannon managed to overpower Pikachu's attack and hit him hard. Pikachu tried Thunderbolt once again, but it was dodged. Espeon then countered with Psychic, smashing Pikachu to the ceiling, causing Pikachu to fall down. Pikachu however managed to land on his feet and used Quick Attack. Espeon used Psychic again to stop Pikachu and lifted him in the air. Pikachu managed to bounce off the ceiling and land on one of the stadium's lights. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, causing the lights to turn off. Unable to see anything Espeon was hit by Pikachu's next Thunderbolt. Pikachu then managed to avoid several Zap Cannon attacks and hit Espeon again with Thunderbolt. Just as the lights turned on again, Pikachu jumped down and hit Espeon hard with his Iron Tail. Pikachu then rushed towards Espeon using Volt Tackle. Despite trying to stop Pikachu using Zap Cannon, the attack missed and Espeon got knocked out by the powerful attack. This gave Ash the win and earned him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} for his final frontier symbol, Pikachu reunites with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Charizard}}. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep. However he got in a fight with the other Pokémon but later calms down. The next day they all continued to train. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket but was rescued due to the efforts by Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards they met up with Brandon again and he agreed to have a 4-on-4 rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pyramid}}.

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against [[Pyramid King Brandon]] in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. After Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Brandon's first three Pokémon were eliminated from the match, Pikachu was pitted against [[Brandon's Regice]]. Ash first had Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Regice seemed unfazed by the attack. Regice then countered with {{m|Blizzard}}. Pikachu quickly recovered and used Iron Tail, but was unable to land since he had to dodge the Iceberg Pokémon's Ice Beam. Regice used Ice Beam again to counter Pikachu's Quick Attack and despite Pikachu managing to dodge the attack again, the whole battle field got frozen in the process. This made Regice be able to move much quicker, while making it harder for Pikachu to move. As Regice was about to hit Pikachu with a {{m|Focus Punch}}, Pikachu was able to hit Regice with Thunderbolt, stunning it. This allowed Pikachu to hit Regice with a super-effective Iron Tail. Regice however quickly recovered and used Ice Beam, creating ice pillars, which trapped Pikachu. With Pikachu unable to do anything Regice used {{m|Rest}} heal itself completely. Despite Pikachu managing to escape using Iron Tail, Regice was able to wake up before Pikachu could attack it and hit Pikachu with an Ice Beam, freezing him. With Ash yelling words of encouragement the referee began to declare Pikachu unable to battle. Pikachu however managed to thaw out using Thunderbolt as well as hitting Regice with it. Regice then hits Pikachu with Focus Punch to send Pikachu bouncing across the ice field, Pikachu however used this to his advantage and bounced back to Regice to hit it with two consecutive Iron Tails. Regice however was still standing and managed to trap Pikachu again between ice pillars using Ice Beam and starts to rest up again. Pikachu escaped again using Iron Tail and charged towards Regice using Volt Tackle. Regice managed to awake in time again and started using Ice Beam to stop Pikachu. Pikachu dodged the attack and hit Regice with a powerful Volt Tackle, finally knocking the Iceberg Pokémon out. This gave Ash the win and finally earned him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Brave Symbol]].

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the unoffical [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in the appeals round. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt as the same time to create thunder rings and then sent them off with Iron Tail, when they collided it created a firework like effect, this performance allowed Ash to go onto the next round.

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. Both Pokémon used Thunderbolt and were even. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but it was dodged by Electivire. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but they were even again. Pikachu then used a close range Thunderbolt, which Electivire dodged by jumping. This however was what Ash wanted and had Pikachu use Volt Tackle since it was now defenseless, however Electivire blocked the attack with {{m|Protect}}, damaging Pikachu due to recoil. Electivire then launched its powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}, defeating Pikachu. Later Pikachu went with Ash to the Sinnoh region, intending for him to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory, however {{AP|Aipom}}, snuck on board and she went with them to the Sinnoh region.

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In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash thanks to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since Pikachu already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside with Pikachu. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, Pikachu was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival, [[Paul]], and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Elekid simply absorbed the attack and then launched a powerful Thunder at Pikachu. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Elekid blocked the attack using Protect, causing Pikachu to take recoil damage. Pikachu however managed to get up and used Iron Tail, which was countered by Elekid's {{m|Brick Break}}. As the two moves were colliding, Paul mentioned Elekid still had one free arm and ordered it to hit Pikachu with Thunder Punch. Pikachu however managed to block Thunder Punch with Iron Tail and then hit Elekid hard. Elekid then managed to hit Pikachu with one more Brick Break, but as both Pokémon were exhausted they both fell down, resulting the battle in a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando]]'s {{p|Budew}}. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack. Budew tried countering with {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but Pikachu avoided the attack and hit Budew hard. Pikachu then got hit by Budew's {{m|Mega Drain}}, restoring some of Budew's health. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, dealing much damage to Budew. Budew however then surprised everyone by evolving into {{p|Roselia}}. Roselia used {{m|Sunny Day}} and followed up with Solar Beam. Pikachu however managed to dodge Solar Beam and defeated Roselia with a powerful Iron Tail.

[[File:Ash DP 2.png|thumb|120px|left|Ash and Pikachu, as seen in {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} artwork]]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first [[Sinnoh]] Gym Battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt but Cranidos dodged it and used {{m|Zen Headbutt}}. Pikachu stopped the attack with Iron Tail. However, Cranidos was able to withstand the attack and used {{m|Headbutt}}. Although Pikachu managed to dodge and attempted to use Thunderbolt, Cranidos still managed to score a direct hit on him. Pikachu then tried to use Thunderbolt again, but Cranidos used Zen Headbutt to stop him and then used another Headbutt knocking Pikachu to the ground. When Paul got up to leave believing Ash had already lost. Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. As the battle continued, Pikachu used Quick Attack while Cranidos used Flamethrower. Pikachu dodged the attack and hit Cranidos with Iron Tail. Cranidos then used {{m|Head Smash}} while Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle. The collision of these attacks caused much damage to both Pokémon. Not wanting Pikachu to take anymore damage, Ash recalled him.
Later, Pikachu was sent out again to battle Roark's Onix. Pikachu used Iron Tail, which was countered by Onix's {{m|Slam}}. Ash then came up with an idea and had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on the battlefield, causing rocks to be launched in the air. Onix tried heading forwards using Double-Edge, but couldn't due to the rocks. Pikachu then headed towards Onix using Quick Attack, but Onix quickly recovered and countered with {{m|Screech}}. Despite trying to still move forwards, Pikachu was overwhelmed by the attack and was blasted away, knocking him out and making Ash lose the battle.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again. Pikachu used Quick Attack to climb onto Onix's body after dodging a Slam. Onix tried to stop Pikachu using Screech, but failed and Pikachu managed to reach Onix's head. Despite trying to shake Pikachu off, Onix got hit by a super-effective Iron Tail. Onix then went for Double-Edge with Pikachu heading straight towards Onix. At the last moment however Pikachu used his newly learned spin technique to dodge the attack and went for another Iron Tail. Onix however managed to dodge and hit Pikachu hard with Slam. Onix then used {{m|Stealth Rock}}, but the move was countered by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, preventing it from being executed as well as damaging Onix. Pikachu then used Iron Tail and while Onix tried countering with Screech, Pikachu managed to outspeed the Rock Snake Pokémon and defeated it. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude.
Pikachu was later sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Rampardos dodged and went for Zen Headbutt. Pikachu tried dodging the attack using his spin technique again, but still got hurt in the process. Pikachu then used Quick Attack while Rampardos countered with Headbutt. Pikachu managed to avoid Headbutt by spinning head over heels, but got thrown in ther air by Rampardos's tail. Pikachu then headed down using Iron Tail with Rampardos countering with Zen Headbutt. This caused Pikachu's Static to activate, but it was cancelled out by Rampardos's {{a|Mold Breaker}}. Rampardos then hit Pikachu hard with Zen Headbutt, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against {{si|Kenny}} and his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but the attack was blocked by Prinplup's Metal Claw. Prinplup then used Drill Peck, but Pikachu managed to dodge the attack by spinning and hit Prinplup with Iron Tail, sending it to the ground. Prinplup however used Bubble Beam to create a cushion to land safely. Pikachu and Prinplup then clashed with Iron Tail and Metal Claw. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Ash entered Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. Pikachu was able to imitate several Pokémon and, as a result, advanced to the finals. However, he ended up losing to [[Brock's Croagunk]].

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt on Magmar, but the attack got redirected to Rhydon due to its {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Ability]]. Unharmed by the electric-type attack, Rhydon proceeded to hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Megahorn}}. Magmar then used {{m|Lava Plume}}, dealing minor damage Rhydon. While Pikachu managed to dodge the attack, Paul had Chimchar jump right in to power up its Fire-type moves. Despite this Chimchar's Flamethrower did little damage to Rhydon and Chimchar got hit by a powerful {{m|Hammer Arm}}. Pikachu then managed to hit Rhydon with a super-effective Iron Tail, dealing much damage. Rhydon then used {{m|Surf}}, while Magmar protected itself with Protect. Pikachu however managed to break through the Surf and defeat Rhydon using Iron Tail. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, while Magmar countered with Fire Punch. This gave Chimchar the opportunity to hit Magmar with a super-effective Dig, knocking it out and causing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}} from rampaging, after the gang accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]] thus freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting. The Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene]]'s {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}. Later Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against [[Reggie]]. Pikachu faced Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Staraptor managed to dodge and used {{m|Brave Bird}}. Pikachu tried dodging using his spin technique, but failed to do so and got hit hard. Pikachu then managed to dodge Staraptor's Steel Wing, by using Iron Tail on the ground to jump high in the air. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, which was countered by Staraptor's Wing Attack, causing both Pokémon to fall down. In the end however, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type trainer named [[Sho]] wished Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Raichu}} and wanted to have the full evolution line in his team. Ash obviously refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against his powerful Raichu. Unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this particular Raichu was fast as well as knew powerful attacks. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was easily taken by Raichu, who then proceeded to launch Thunder at Pikachu. Pikachu unwilling to dodge, took the attack and charged in using Volt Tackle. Raichu countered with its own Volt Tackle, sending both Pokémon flying back. Raichu managed to land back on its feet, while Pikachu crashed into a rock. Both Pokémon then clashed with Iron Tail. Raichu then managed to take Pikachu's Quick Attack and started using Hyper Beam. As Pikachu was trying to get away, Raichu used its tail to trap Pikachu and proceeded to hit him with a close-range Hyper Beam, defeating him as well as seriously injuring him.
During his recovery, Pikachu began to reconsider his earlier decision not to evolve since there would always be attacks and abilities that he simply couldn't learn otherwise. When Ash went to check on Pikachu he found both Pikachu and his [[Thunder Stone]] missing, causing him to think Pikachu may had evolved into Raichu. However he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to get stronger without evolving.

After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu. Raichu started off using Iron Tail, but Pikachu managed to constantly dodge its attacks by circling around. However Raichu eventually managed to hit Pikachu and threw him in the air. While he was heading down Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter Raichu's Volt Tackle. Raichu then went for another Volt Tackle, but Pikachu dodged it by spinning. Pikachu then circled around again to avoid Raichu's Iron Tail attacks, causing Raichu to lose its footing. This gave Pikachu the opportunity to hit it hard with a Quick Attack. Pikachu then proceeded to dodge Raichu's attacks and immediately after hit it with its own moves, dealing much damage. Raichu however was still standing and managed to trap Pikachu with its tail again while charging Hyper Beam. As Hyper Beam was launched, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to block Hyper Beam decreasing its power. As Raichu had to recharge, Pikachu proceeded to hit Raichu with a Volt Tackle-Iron Tail combination, dealing major damage. Pikachu and Raichu then clashed with Volt Tackle, proving to be equal in power. Pikachu then avoided Raichu's Iron Tail and flung it into a tree using Iron Tail. Raichu then tried trapping Pikachu again while using Hyper Beam, but Pikachu dodged its tail and used Hyper Beam's power to jump high in the air. Pikachu then headed down using a spinning Iron Tail, finally knocking Raichu out and proving he had once again made the right decision not to evolve.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu and Buizel got into a fight after Buizel got accidentally hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt while training. Later Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt and scored a direct hit on Gyarados, but despite the super-effective attack, Gyarados was unharmed. Gyarados used {{m|Dragon Rage}} but Pikachu blocked it with Iron Tail and used the strike to jump above Gyarados. Gyarados charges with {{m|Bite}}, but Pikachu, while still in mid-air used Volt Tackle hitting Gyarados to the face and knocking it out. He was recalled after Crasher Wake sent out {{p|Quagsire}}.

Later, after {{AP|Buizel}} was recalled, Pikachu went up again against {{p|Floatzel}}. He used Thunderbolt, but Floatzel countered with {{m|Whirlpool}}. The collision caused electrified water droplets to fall on Buizel, curing his confusion. Pikachu used Volt Tackle, but Floatzel overpowered it and damaged him with {{m|Razor Wind}}. Pikachu then got hit by {{m|Ice Fang}}, causing a part of his back to get frozen. Pikachu was then recalled after Buizel wanted to fight again. As they passed each other they exchanged high-fives and Buizel broke the ice on Pikachu's back with {{m|Water Gun}}, settling their quarrel.

In ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', Pikachu was used in an unofficial battle against the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader [[Fantina]]. Pikachu faced her {{p|Drifloon}}, who had already defeated Buizel and put Chimchar to sleep. After getting hit by {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, Pikachu hit Drifloon with a super-effective Thunderbolt. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Drifloon countered with {{m|Ominous Wind}}, stopping Pikachu and blowing him back. Pikachu then managed to hit Drifloon with another Thunderbolt, but this triggered Drifloon to evolve into {{p|Drifblim}}. Drifblim managed to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt and followed up with {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting him to sleep. With two of his Pokémon sleeping Ash decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his final Pokémon in a 3-on-3 battle against {{an|Barry}}, where he faced [[Barry's Empoleon]]. Ash ordered Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Pikachu was forced to dodge Empoleon's {{m|Hydro Cannon}}. Empoleon then used {{m|Steel Wing}}, which clashed with Pikachu's Iron Tail. While continuously exchanging Steel Wings and Iron Tails, Pikachu eventually got hit, knocking him back. While struggling to get back up, Empoleon fired a Hyper Beam at Pikachu, launching him in the air. When it seemed to be over, Ash's words of encouragement managed to get through and Pikachu was able to hit Empoleon with a super-effective Thunderbolt. Pikachu then hit Empoleon with a powerful Volt Tackle, knocking it out.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. Pikachu used a Thunderbolt [[Counter Shield]], hurting Drifblim as well as paralyzing it. Drifblim however immediately blew the electricity away with {{m|Psychic}}. Drifblim then used a combination of {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and Psychic to create a Counter Shield of its own. Pikachu used Counter Shield again but it was overwhelmed as Drifblim's lasted longer due to it being supported by Psychic. Drifblim's Counter Shield then surrounded Pikachu, causing him to be unable to use Thunderbolt. Drifblim then proceeded to hit Pikachu with {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting him to sleep, and finished him off with {{m|Ominous Wind}}.

In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's partner in a [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. In the first round they faced [[Wilkinson]] and his {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Despite putting up a good match, Ash and Pikachu got eliminated.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png‎|250px|thumb|{{a|Static}} activated]]
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's fifth Pokémon used in his [[Full Battle]] against Paul. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. Pikachu managed to hit Magmortar with Quick Attack, however, upon making contact, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}}. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, which was countered by Magmortar's Flamethrower. Pikachu then went for Volt Tackle, which was countered by Magmortar's Rock Tomb. Despite managing to push through and destroy multiple rocks, Pikachu was eventually thrown back after crashing in one of the rocks and got immediately after damaged by his burn. Magmortar then used {{m|Smog}}, but Pikachu blocked it using his Thunderbolt Counter Shield. After taking more burn damage, Pikachu dodged Magmortar's Flamethrower and struck Magmortar with an Iron Tail, only to take burn damage again after. He was then recalled.

Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. Pikachu hit Ursaring with Quick Attack, but the Hibernator Pokémon managed to take it and hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Hammer Arm}}. The physical contact activated Pikachu's {{a|Static}}, {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} Ursaring, giving Pikachu the opportunity to hit it with Iron Tail. The paralysis however activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, greatly increasing Ursaring's {{stat|Attack}}. Pikachu tried stopping Ursaring with Thunderbolt, but it managed to push through and slammed him into [[Lake Acuity]] with an extremely powerful Hammer Arm, taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against Barry's {{p|Heracross}}. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack, but Heracross endured the hit and hit him with {{m|Horn Attack}}. Their battle was stopped, when Barry saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying and decided to follow it.

In the [[DP141|following episode]], Pikachu was used in the [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Challenge, where he was seen defeating a {{p|Feraligatr}} with Thunderbolt. In the final round Pikachu battled against Barry's Empoleon and managed to win, giving Ash the opportunity to battle [[Tower Tycoon]] [[Palmer]].

Later, in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Sinnoh Elite Four]] member {{ef|Flint}}. He faced [[Flint's Infernape]], who had already defeated Ash's Buizel and his Infernape. Pikachu first used Quick Attack, but Infernape simply took the attack and used {{m|Flare Blitz}}. Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle, causing an explosion. Infernape and Pikachu then clashed with {{m|Mach Punch}} and Iron Tail, but Infernape overpowered Pikachu sending him flying into a wall. Infernape then hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Close Combat}} and slammed him down to the ground. Before hitting the ground, Pikachu still managed to hit Infernape with Thunderbolt. Infernape then headed downwards using Flare Blitz, being unable to dodge Pikachu was hit hard by the {{type|Fire}} move. Pikachu however still didn't give in and used Quick Attack. Infernape took the attack again and used this chance to knock Pikachu back with Close Combat. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, but Infernape countered with Flare Blitz, breaking through the attack and hitting Pikachu hard. Pikachu and Infernape then clashed with Volt Tackle and Mach Punch, causing an explosion, knocking Pikachu to the ground. As Pikachu went for one more Volt Tackle, Infernape countered with Thunder Punch, causing another explosion. As the smoke cleared both Pokémon were still standing, but eventually Pikachu fell down, giving Flint the win.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}. Pikachu first launched a Quick Attack which Electivire dodged. Electivire then launched a {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Ice Punch}}, both of which were dodged. After dodging these attacks Pikachu had hit Electivire with two Thunderbolts, which Electivire absorbed due to its ability {{a|Motor Drive}}, increasing its speed. Due to its increased speed it dodged Iron Tail with ease and managed to hit Pikachu with Fire Punch. Electivire then hit Pikachu with Ice Punch, which activated Pikachu's Static, paralyzing Electivire as well as slowing it down. Due to Electivire's paralysis, Pikachu was able to dodge an Ice Punch and countered another one with Iron Tail. As Electivire went for another Ice Punch, Pikachu managed to outspeed the Thunderbolt Pokémon and defeat it with Iron Tail. Pikachu was then recalled. He later went up against [[Luxray]]. His Quick Attack was stopped by {{m|Shock Wave}}, knocking him back. Pikachu then launched three successful Iron Tails but the fourth was countered by {{m|Thunder Fang}}, which overpowered Pikachu. He was then knocked out by Luxray's Shock Wave.

In the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}}. First he and Aggron clashed with Iron Tail and Metal Claw, proving to be equal in power. Aggron then countered with {{m|Metal Sound}}, hurting Pikachu's ears. Pikachu managed to stop Aggron with Thunderbolt and headed forwards using Volt Tackle. This attack however was stopped by Aggron's {{m|Flash Cannon}}, dealing much damage. Pikachu was then recalled in place of Infernape. [[DP187|Later]] Pikachu was used again in Ash's battle against Paul, this time facing Paul's {{p|Froslass}}. Froslass started off using {{m|Hail}}, activating her {{a|Snow Cloak}} Ability, making it hard to keep track of Froslass's movements. As Pikachu kept getting attacked by his opponent he tried countering with Thunderbolt. The falling hail however protected Froslass from Thunderbolt, giving Froslass the chance to hit Pikachu hard with an {{m|Ice Shard}}. Pikachu then tried attacking with Volt Tackle, only to be easily dodged by the Snow Land Pokémon. As Froslass went for another Ice Shard to finish Pikachu off, Pikachu managed to avoid it by jumping and hit Froslass with a super-effective Iron Tail. Due to the large amount of damage Froslass had taken the hail disappeared. Froslass then went for an Ice Beam, freezing Pikachu. As Froslass was about to finish Pikachu off with Ice Shard, Pikachu managed to thaw out with Volt Tackle and knocked the Snow Land Pokémon out. This gave Pikachu his first win against one of Paul's Pokémon and also gave Ash the lead in the battle. He was then once again recalled. During [[DP188|the continuation of their battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle [[Paul's Electivire]]. Electivire started off by using Thunder on the battle field, launching rock at Pikachu. Pikachu however managed to maneuver through the rocks with Quick Attack and strike Electivire with a direct hit on the head. Electivire however quickly recovered and grabbed Pikachu with its tails. As Pikachu tried using Iron Tail, Electivire smacked him to the ground. Using these movements however, Pikachu managed to escape from Electivire's grip. Pikachu and Electivire then clashed with Quick Attack and Brick Break, pushing both Pokémon back. Pikachu then went for Volt Tackle. Electivire blocked the attack, activating its Motor Drive Ability. Electivire then went for a speedy Thunder Punch, but this was countered by Pikachu's Iron Tail. Both attacks however proved to be equal in power making Pikachu unable to move. This gave Electivire the opportunity to use Brick Break with its other arm, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semi-finals. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. In the beginning almost none of his attacks hit or did any damage to Latios and his attacks got easily overwhelmed by Latios's powerful attacks. However, Pikachu finally managed to jump on top of Latios and used Thunderbolt to severely damage Latios. Latios then used Light Screen reducing the damage caused by Thunderbolt. Despite this Pikachu kept using Thunderbolt until he was shaken off. As Pikachu was about to land, Latios used {{m|Luster Purge}}. Pikachu used Volt Tackle and Iron Tail, taking against the force of the Luster Purge, causing a massive explosion. In the end however, both he and Latios fainted. As Ash's last Pokémon had fainted, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle, placing Ash in the Top 4 of the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Pikachu helped search for {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, when he had ran away. Upon finding Piplup, both Pokémon broke down in tears, since they soon had to say goodbye to each other. Then Team Rocket appeared, but Pikachu and Piplup managed to blast them off with a Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump combination. Later Pikachu said goodbye to Dawn and Piplup, before he, Ash and Brock boarded the ship heading to [[Kanto]]. Upon arriving in Kanto, Pikachu and Ash finally bade farewell to Brock too and the two continued on towards Pallet Town.

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=====Unova=====
Ash decided to just bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just like he did in [[Hoenn]]. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', Pikachu had an encounter with {{p|Zekrom}}, which unaware by Ash, caused Pikachu to lose his ability to use Electric-type moves. Ash finally noticed during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}. After scoring a direct hit with Quick Attack and avoiding {{p|Snivy}}'s Tackle, Pikachu tried to use Thunderbolt, but was unable to and got hit by a Tackle. Unable to use Thunderbolt again, he went for Volt Tackle, but failed to use this move as well, wearing Pikachu out greatly. Noticing Pikachu's inability of using Electric-type moves, Ash ordered Pikachu to use Iron Tail. This attack however was dodged by Snivy, who then proceeded to defeat the exhausted Pikachu with {{m|Leaf Tornado}}. In [[BW002|the next episode]] Pikachu recovered his Electric-type moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]], where he faced [[Cress]] and his {{p|Panpour}}. Pikachu's Quick Attack was countered with {{m|Double Team}}, he was then hit with {{m|Scratch}}. After dodging {{m|Water Gun}}, Pikachu tried to use Thunderbolt, but Panpour aimed Water Gun at his feet, causing him to slip. He was then attacked by multiple Water Gun and Scratch attacks. Pikachu got up and attempted to use Volt Tackle, but this was stopped with Mud Sport. Panpour then finished him off with Water Gun.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. After his Thunderbolt was dodged, Pikachu took a beating from multiple {{m|Work Up}}-boosted {{m|Aerial Ace}}s. As Pikachu was about to be finished off, he managed to grab Tranquill's foot. He then threw Tranquill in the air and defeated it with Volt Tackle. He then battled Snivy again, who had evolved into {{p|Servine}}. Pikachu first used Iron Tail, which collided with Servine's Cut, but was then hit by Servine's Leaf Tornado. Pikachu stood up and went for Volt Tackle. Servine however managed to strike the running Pikachu with Cut, knocking him out

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. As Pikachu headed forwards he got hit by {{p|Pignite}}'s Take Down, followed up by a powerful {{m|Heat Crash}}. Pikachu managed to get up and countered Pignite's {{m|Flame Charge}} with Volt Tackle. After both Pokémon got blown back by the collision, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of troublemaking {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and {{p|Sandile}}'s sunglasses. Pikachu assisted Sandile in defeating them. After unintentionally shocking himself with Thunderbolt because he was stuck in a beach umbrella, Pikachu couldn't use Electric attacks. Eventually his anger caused him to learn {{m|Electro Ball}} and blasted the Ducklett off with his new move as well as recovering his ability to use Electric-type moves. Later on, he battled against the Sunglasses Sandile. Pikachu got hit by {{m|Stone Edge}}, but immediately countered with Quick Attack. As Pikachu used Iron Tail, Sandile used Dig to avoid getting hit and hit Pikachu hard. Sandile then used another Dig, hitting Pikachu again. As Pikachu had trouble getting up, Sandile suddenly evolved into {{AP|Krokorok}}. Krokorok then went for Stone Edge, but Pikachu used Electro Ball to deflect Stone Edge back at {{p|Krokorok}}, defeating it and blasting it off.

In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Castelia Gym]] battle, where he went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, which was dodged. He then used Iron Tail, but this was blocked by Leavanny's {{m|Protect}}. Leavanny's {{m|Leaf Storm}} was countered by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, but it then used {{m|String Shot}} on Pikachu binding him, making him unable to dodge Leaf Storm and causing him to lose his balance. Unable to break free from the strings he was hit with Leaf Storm again. He then tried a Thunderbolt but missed due to his loss of balance. He was then hit by a powerful {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but refused to give up. When Leavanny used Leaf Storm, Pikachu spun and charged into the Leaf Storm, cutting the threads. Pikachu then dodged Leavanny's String Shot's with Quick Attack. After countering another String Shot with Thunderbolt, he hit Leavanny with Iron Tail and finished the Nurturing Pokémon off with Electro Ball, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the final round of the [[Club Battle]] against {{an|Iris}}. Pikachu went up against [[Iris's Excadrill]]. Ash had Pikachu start off with an ineffective Thunderbolt to show they were getting serious. Pikachu and {{p|Excadrill}} then collided with Quick Attack and {{m|Drill Run}}, but Excadrill immediately turned and grabbed Pikachu's tail. He then threw Pikachu in the air and hit him hard with Metal Claw. Pikachu then went for Iron Tail. Excadrill tried countering with Metal Claw, but Pikachu managed to dodge it and hit him hard. After a collision between Pikachu's Electro Ball and Excadrill's {{m|Focus Blast}}, Excadrill used Dig to hit Pikachu from beneath, launching him in the air spinning. Pikachu however kept spinning and used this to hit Excadrill with an extra powerful Iron Tail. Pikachu then went for Iron Tail, but got overpowered by Drill Run. He then barely dodged a Dig, but was then unable to dodge Excadrill's Focus Blast, knocking him out, making Iris the winner of the tournament.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', when Ash was in doubt for what Pokémon he should use after his two Pokémon were defeated in his Gym Battle against [[Elesa]], Pikachu shocked Ash to convince him to use him. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}}. After both Pokémon's Electro Balls collided, Pikachu defeated the Sky Squirrel Pokémon with a single Quick Attack. Pikachu then faced Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}. Despite her not looking very strong, Tynamo proved to be a tough opponent, using speedy and strong Tackles to hit Pikachu hard. Tynamo managed to slam Pikachu into the ground. While stuck in the ground he was unable to defend himself against Tynamo's countless Tackles. Pikachu eventually managed to break free and started using Thunderbolt on the battle field. The now rocky field forced Tynamo to face Pikachu head on only. Tynamo then dashed forwards using Tackle. Pikachu had Tynamo come close and then launched a powerful Iron Tail, defeating her thus winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.

In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against the [[Unova League]] [[Champion]] [[Alder]], where he faced his {{p|Bouffalant}}. Pikachu hit Bouffalant with all his attacks, but it absorbed the hits with its afro. Alder however didn't give any orders, causing Bouffalant to get angry. It was then revealed Alder was sleeping. After he was woken up, Alder ordered Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant still angry at him used the attack on him instead. The battle was then called off.

In ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'', Pikachu teamed up with [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] to battle {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}}. Stunfisk used its amazing jumping ability to get them both into the air so that they could launch a Thunderbolt—Thunder Shock combination at the two legendary Pokémon. Later, in ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', Pikachu helped rescue the {{an|Forces of Nature}} from {{TRT}}.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}}. After dodging Pikachu's Electro Ball, Unfezant used {{m|Air Slash}}, which managed to hit Pikachu. As Unfezant then headed towards Pikachu using Aerial Ace, Pikachu lured him in to hit him hard with Iron Tail. Unfezant was then finished off by Electro Ball. Pikachu stayed in the battle to fight Skyla's last Pokémon, {{p|Swanna}}. Despite Swanna major Electric weakness, Pikachu's Electric-type moves proved to be useless, as Swanna used {{m|Aqua Ring}} to protect itself against them. Pikachu then used Iron Tail, but Swanna ascended and dodged the attack. Ash then had the idea to have Pikachu jump on the rings above the battle field, while using Quick Attack, to get close to Swanna and managed to hit the White Bird Pokémon hard. Swanna, however, quickly recovered and hit Pikachu with Bubble Beam, knocking him to the ground. Pikachu was then hit by a powerful {{m|Hurricane}} and got finished off by a brutal {{m|Brave Bird}}.

In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]]. He faced Roxie's strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}, who had already beaten [[Ash's Pignite]] and {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Garbodor started off using {{m|Double Slap}}, but Pikachu used his swift movements to dodge Garbodor's long arms, causing them to tangle up. Pikachu used this opportunity to hit Garbodor hard with Quick Attack. Garbodor then attacked by swinging its arms at Pikachu, but he managed to dodge again and shocked the Trash Heap Pokémon with a powerful Thunderbolt. As Pikachu went for an Iron Tail, Garbodor knocked him back with its arms and followed up with several {{m|Gunk Shot}}s. Cornered by these attacks, Pikachu got caught by Garbodor's arms and was then hit by a series of Double Slaps. Pikachu was then hit by Gunk Shot, {{status|poison}}ing him. Roxie then ordered Garbodor to finish Pikachu off with {{m|Venoshock}}, but due to all the [[physical move|physical contact]] Pikachu had made with Garbodor, Pikachu's Static Ability had activated, paralyzing Garbodor. Pikachu used this opportunity to hit Garbodor with Thunderbolt, but it was able to withstand it and used Venoshock. Pikachu, however, overpowered the attack with Electro Ball and hit Garbodor, knocking it out, making Ash victorious and earning him his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the [[Unova League]].

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Pikachu was used in one final battle against Dawn, before she headed to Johto. He faced her {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}. Pikachu used Quick Attack, taking hits from Quilava's Swift, before his attack was dodged. Quilava then used {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which he dodged in time. Pikachu fired off an Electro Ball, which collided with Quilava's Flamethrower. Quilava then used {{m|Smokescreen}}, but Pikachu's Thunderbolt pierced through the smoke and he then attacked with Iron Tail. Quilava, however, countered with Flamethrower, overpowering Pikachu. Both Pokémon kept exchanging attacks, with Quilava's Swift being deflected by Pikachu's Iron Tail and a collision between Thunderbolt and Flamethrower. Pikachu and Quilava collided once more, with Quick Attack and Flame Wheel, knocking both Pokémon back. The battle was then called off by [[Cynthia]].

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash battled {{an|Giovanni}} and his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} with Pikachu trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}. Pikachu outsped {{p|Persian}}'s {{m|Shadow Claw}} and scored a hit with Iron Tail. Persian, however, immediately followed up with {{m|Power Gem}}, defeating Pikachu. Giovanni then successfully captured Meloetta, and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force field prison by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled [[Form differences#Forces of Nature|Therian Forme]] Forces of Nature, as Thundurus aimed a Thunder attack at [[Iris's Dragonite]] and Iris stepped in its way to protect her Pokémon, Pikachu jumped in, and absorbed the massive blast of electricity himself. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost, as seen later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball on Team Rocket. The supercharged attack grew into amazingly massive proportions, inflicting notable damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying, and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]] against Trip's {{p|Serperior}}. Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack|at}}{{m|Iron Tail|ta}}{{m|Electro Ball|cks}} were easily dodged by Serperior, while the Regal Pokémon scored a direct on Pikachu with {{m|Dragon Tail}}. In ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]'', Pikachu continued his battle with Serperior. Pikachu managed to stand up, but got immediately hit by an {{m|Energy Ball}}. Pikachu then managed to dodge a Dragon Tail, but got hit by another one. Serperior then proceeded to grab Pikachu with Wrap. While in Serperior's grasp, Pikachu hit him with Thunderbolt, but Trip quickly had Serperior anchor his tail in the ground, conducting the electricity to the ground, preventing damage. Serperior then tightened his grip, causing Pikachu to lose consciousness. When Serperior was about to finish Pikachu off by slamming him to the ground, Pikachu was awoken by Ash's voice and managed to escape from Serperior's grip by using Iron Tail on the ground. Pikachu's Iron Tail was then countered and overpowered by Serperior's Dragon Tail. Pikachu, however, still didn't give in and used an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combination, which clashed with Dragon Tail, causing a huge explosion. After the smoke cleared only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win as well as his first win against Trip.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Samurott}}. Samurott blocked Pikachu's Thunderbolt with {{m|Razor Shell}}. Pikachu then went for Quick Attack, but he was overwhelmed by Samurott's Razor Shell and was then hit by a powerful {{m|Hydro Cannon}}. Pikachu then dodged a {{m|Megahorn}} and used Quick Attack. He managed to dodge Razor Shell and hit Samurott hard with Quick attack followed up by a powerful Iron Tail. Samurott then blocked an Electro Ball with Razor Shell, but Pikachu immediately followed up with Iron Tail, defeating the Formidable Pokémon. Pikachu stayed in to battle Cameron's Swanna. Swanna started off using a series of {{m|Pluck}} attack, which were all dodged by Pikachu. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but Swanna avoided the attack and struck Pikachu with {{m|Wing Attack}}. Swanna then went for Bubble Beam, but this was dodged by Pikachu. Swanna then dove towards Pikachu using Wing Attack, but he dodged again and launched a super-effective Electro Ball at the White Bird Pokémon, knocking it out. Pikachu was then recalled. [[BW108|Later during the battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to face Cameron's newly-evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated {{AP|Snivy}}, leaving him as Ash's last Pokémon. Pikachu started off by repeatedly using Quick attack, each time scoring a direct hit. He then tried to finish Lucario off with Iron Tail, but Lucario quickly dodged. Lucario then jumped towards Pikachu and hit him hard with {{m|Force Palm}}. Pikachu's Electro Ball then collided with Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, blowing both Pokémon back. Pikachu then managed to avoid Force Palm, but Lucario chased after him and threw him in the air using {{m|Circle Throw}}. Pikachu, however, managed to land on his feet and struck Lucario with a powerful Thunderbolt, followed up by a Quick Attack. He then went for Iron Tail, but Lucario used {{m|Copycat}} to counter his attack, causing a big explosion. Despite the large amount of damage both Pokémon had taken, they still managed to stand up. At the end of the climactic fight, Pikachu and Lucario fired blasts of Electro Ball and Aura Sphere. Aura Sphere overpowered Electro Ball, knocking Pikachu out, and thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference, placing him in Top 8.

In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot]]'', Pikachu battled wild Pokémon, controlled by [[Colress]], trying to free them and stop [[Team Plasma]]. Impressed by Pikachu's power, Colress managed to gain control over Pikachu by attaching a receiver to his head and ordered him to attack Ash and the group. As Colress was increasing the power of the EM waves, Ash begged Pikachu to fight the control. Fighting against the control, the receiver overloaded and got destroyed, freeing Pikachu from Team Plasma's control.

In ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Pikachu along with Ash's other Pokémon fought against Team Plasma's Pokémon in order to prevent them from awakening {{p|Reshiram}}. Colress, however, then activated his improved mind-control machine and managed to hit Pikachu with the machine's laser, controlling him again. This time however, Ash's voice didn't manage to get through Pikachu's control and he was knocked unconscious by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. {{an|N}} then offered to give Team Plasma the [[Light Stone]] in exchange for them freeing Pikachu from their control, to which they agreed. In the [[BW122|next episode]], Pikachu tried to destroy Colress's machine to free Reshiram from [[Ghetsis]]'s control. However he was ultimately hit by the laser, controlling him once again. To everyone's surprise, Pikachu managed to resist the machine's influence and used Thunderbolt on Reshiram, trying to help it escape from Ghetsis's control. Despite Colress increasing the machine's power, Pikachu kept resisting and together with Reshiram destroyed the machine with Electro Ball and {{m|Fusion Flare}}, freeing all Pokémon from Team Plasma's control, thus defeating the team.

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[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur]]
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]],'' Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers with a {{p|Gurdurr}} and a {{p|Eelektrik}} and make it to the finals. He battled against [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}}. After a tough battle, Pikachu was able to knock out Galvantula with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu, along with Axew was captured by Team Rocket, while Ash, Iris and Cilan were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed out of the net and together with Axew using Dragon Rage, Charizard using Flamethrower and Pansage using Solar Beam, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to blast Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris and Cilan as he, Ash and Alexa continued on to [[Pallet Town]].

Pikachu was reunited with {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and the entire Unova team at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off for the last time in the ''Best Wishes'' series. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the Kalos region.

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In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived in [[Kalos]] by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Gym Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to.

[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and Pikachu]]

In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught {{p|Bunnelby}}, they proved to be a match for Pikachu. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was blocked by Bunnelby using its ears to create a mud shield. Bunnelby then used {{m|Dig}}. Pikachu tried confusing Bunnelby with his speedy movements, but the Digging Pokémon was able to hit him. Pikachu then scored a direct hit with Quick Attack, which Bunnelby quickly recovered from. It then used {{m|Double Slap}}, hitting him several times before knocking him back. Pikachu then used Iron Tail which Bunnelby easily caught with its ears. Now, however, Bunnelby was unable to use its ears, giving Pikachu the opportunity to hit the Digging Pokémon with Electro Ball. The battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu for their plans. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her Wobbuffet reflect Pikachu's attacks with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded Pikachu with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu was used to blast off the villains. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to [[Professor Sycamore]] to heal Froakie back to health.

In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore so that he could be healed. When a Garchomp went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off with Ash immediately leaping in to save his best friend, to the shock of many including {{an|Serena}}. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}. Despite the type-advantage Surskit proved to be a tough opponenent, using its speedy movements to dodge Pikachu's attacks. Pikachu's Quick Attack was blocked by {{m|Protect}} and his Iron Tail was dodged. After blocking Pikachu's Electro Ball with {{m|Ice Beam}}, it used Ice Beam on the field, freezing it. Whilst Pikachu slipped on the ice, Surskit was able to skate on it. Although Pikachu did get a successful hit with Iron Tail, his Thunderbolt was overpowered by Ice Beam and he was then knocked out by {{m|Signal Beam}}. After he was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s Gust, who beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing his training along with Fletchling, it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well. Later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's {{m|Sticky Web}}. After it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his Gym Battle rematch against Viola, where he again went up against her Surskit. Using his training he was able to dodge Sticky Web, and after having his Thunderbolt blocked by Surskit's Protect and dodging its Signal Beam, he was able to hit Surskit with Iron Tail. Afterwards Pikachu tried to stop Surskit from using Ice Beam on the field by climbing on it and using Thunderbolt, but Surskit was able to shake him off and managed to create the ice field as well as freezing the area. This time, however, using his tail, Pikachu was able to stabilize himself on the ice field. His Thunderbolt then overpowered Surskit's Signal Beam, defeating the Pond Skater Pokémon. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. He was later called out again to battle Vivillon, who had beaten Fletchling. Vivillon attacked with Gust, but as Pikachu was still damaged from battling Surskit, he wasn't able to withstand attack. As Vivillon went for another Gust, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail to anchor himself to the ice field to withstand the attack. Vivillon then used Solar Beam, which was countered with Thunderbolt. In his current position, however, Pikachu was left vulnerable to Vivillon's {{m|Sleep Powder}} and got hit. While he was struggling to stay awake, Vivillon charged its Solar Beam. Thinking back to their training, Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball on himself to repel Sleep Powder, thus keeping him awake. Vivillon then launched the Solar Beam, but Pikachu was able to overpower it with Electro Ball, causing Vivillon to crash into the lamps which were frozen by Surskit's Ice Beam misfire, freezing its wing. This allowed Pikachu to defeat the Scale Pokémon with Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.

In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', after overhearing one of Team Rocket's conversations, [[Officer Jenny|Madame X]] and her [[Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Malamar|Malamar]] captured Pikachu. After Clemont attempted to use his "Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device" to find Pikachu, it was revealed that Malamar had hypnotized Pikachu, making him one of Madame X's subordinates. While searching for Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena were also hypnotized by Malamar. Once Ash and Meowth finally found Pikachu, Team Rocket, and Madame X, Madame X forced Pikachu to attack Ash. Ash attempted to get through to Pikachu, but to no avail. Pikachu did not wake up until the Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device bursted in and rammed into Malamar, causing it to lose its control over everyone. After Malamar revealed his plans through Meowth, Pikachu attempted to attack it, but Malamar managed to escape.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. He went up against his {{p|Tyrunt}}. Pikachu was at a [[Type#Type effectiveness|type-disadvantage]] since Tyrunt was part {{type|Dragon}}. Pikachu used Quick Attack and jumped to attack from above to avoid {{m|Crunch}} and hit Tyrunt. Tyrunt then used its signature {{m|Draco Meteor}}, but Pikachu dodged and struck it with a super-effective Iron Tail. As the meteor shower from Draco Meteor rained down, Pikachu used Iron Tail to jump on the meteors and perform the Draco Meteor Climb, which was based on the Rock Tomb Climb Froakie previously used. Tyrunt then used its jumping abilities to jump high and use {{m|Dragon Tail}} and clashed with Pikachu's Iron Tail. Grant then had Tyrunt use his favorite move, {{m|Rock Tomb}}, but Pikachu deflected the projectiles with Iron Tail, knocking one into Tyrunt's mouth. While Tyrunt was now unable to use Crunch, Pikachu had the opportunity to move close and finish with Ash's favorite move, Thunderbolt, defeating Tyrunt, winning the battle and earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in the Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], the Kalos League Champion, where he faced her {{p|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Korrina's Lucario]]. Pikachu's Quick Attack was easily taken by Lucario and his Iron Tail was blocked. Lucario used its great speed to dodge an Iron Tail and then raised its Attack using {{m|Swords Dance}}. Pikachu was then unable to dodge Lucario's speedy attacks and got hit by several {{m|Bone Rush}}es and was then finished off by a powerful {{m|Power-Up Punch}}.

Pikachu battled Lucario again in ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', but this time against Lucario's Mega Evolved form. Mega Lucario used Bone Rush, but Pikachu managed to knock the bone away with Iron Tail. Pikachu then went for Quick Attack and managed to dodge a Power-Up Punch. Mega Lucario, however, started to go out of control and chased after him before kicking him into a rock. Pikachu then went for Electro Ball, but it dodged it and now started to attack Pikachu aggressively, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. As Mega Lucario went to attack Ash and Pikachu, [[Gurkinn]] sent out his Lucario to block the attack. Mega Lucario then lost its conscious and the battle was called off.

In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a Triple Tag Battle alongside with [[Serena's Fennekin]] and [[Clemont's Chespin]] against {{an|Tierno}}'s {{p|Squirtle}}, {{an|Shauna}}'s {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{an|Trevor}}'s {{p|Charmander}}. Pikachu and the others were having a hard time due to their opponents great teamwork, which led to Fennekin being defeated by Squirtle. When Pikachu used Quick Attack, Squirtle used {{m|Rapid Spin}} to block and send Pikachu flying. He also took some damage from the embers from Charmander's {{m|Flame Burst}} and he and the others were then hit by Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf. Pikachu then jumped to dodge a Flamethrower, but was then targeted by Bulbasaur's Solar Beam. Much to Shauna and her friends's surprise, Chespin used {{m|Vine Whip}} to pull Pikachu up, giving Pikachu the perfect opportunity to defeat Charmander with Thunderbolt. When Squirtle used Rapid Spin, Chespin used Vine Whip to stop it while Pikachu managed to defeat Bulbasaur with Electro Ball. After avoiding Squirtle's {{m|Aqua Tail}}, Pikachu also defeated it with Thunderbolt giving Ash, Serena and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with [[Korrina]], sending him out to face [[Korrina's Mega Lucario]]. Ash was convinced that Korrina wasn't the only one who trained, both Pokémon stared off as this was going to be the final battle. Pikachu used Quick Attack and combined it with Electro Ball, launching a fast Electro Ball, but this was deflected by {{m|Bone Rush}}. Pikachu's Iron Tail was blocked and {{me|Lucario}} kicked him into the air. While in mid-air, Pikachu hit Mega Lucario with Thunderbolt, but it immediately countered with {{m|Aura Sphere}}, knocking him to the ground. Pikachu was able to get to up and showed his strength by unleashing his electricity. Mega Lucario then used {{m|Metal Sound}}, which Pikachu drowned out using his Thunderbolt hitting Mega Lucario as well. Then Mega Lucario used Aura Sphere, but Pikachu used Iron Tail to bounce off it and jump, similar to the Draco Meteor Climb. Mega Lucario jumped towards Pikachu and used Bone Rush, but Pikachu countered with Iron Tail. While both Pokémon were clashing with their attacks, they both crashed down on the ground. Both Pokémon, however, were still standing. Mega Lucario's {{m|Power-Up Punch}} was then countered with Iron Tail, and its Aura Sphere then collided with Pikachu's Electro Ball. Pikachu was able to recover first from the collision and struck Mega Lucario with Thunderbolt finally defeating the Aura Pokémon, thus giving Ash the victory and earning him the {{badge|Rumble}}. As the group prepared to depart for [[Coumarine City]], Pikachu and Lucario bumped fists as a promise to battle again someday.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}} after they were stolen by Team Rocket. Knowing that his Thunderbolt wouldn't break their cage, Pikachu kept ramming it and managed to bend the bars. While Goomy managed to escape, Pikachu couldn't fit through until Goomy used its slime on its body to make him slip right through the bars. After getting out, they both ran off until they were noticed by Team Rocket, who gave chase. When Pikachu and Goomy were about to be hit by Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}'s Shadow Ball, Ash arrived with {{AP|Fletchinder}} to protect them. When Team Rocket were about to capture Pikachu again, Ash told him to use Iron Tail, destroying the cage. While battling their foes, Pikachu used Electro Ball, countering Pumpkaboo's Shadow Ball. Then {{TP|James|Inkay}} used {{m|Psybeam}}, which managed to confuse Pikachu and Fletchinder, causing them to attack each other instead. As they were about to be finished off by Pumpkaboo and Inkay's {{m|Dark Pulse}} and Psybeam, Goomy shielded them with its body and used {{m|Bide}} to attack Team Rocket's Pokémon. As the confusion wore off, Ash had Pikachu finish Team Rocket off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu informed to Ash that Goomy wanted to go with them, allowing him to capture it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu alongside {{AP|Sliggoo}} was used in a Double Battle against Tierno's {{p|Wartortle}} and {{p|Raichu}}. Before the battle could start, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket, but Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu with {{m|Dragon Breath}}. After the mecha took Sliggoo, along with Wartortle and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and Serena to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into {{AP|Goodra}} to save Ash and Pikachu, they restarted their battle. Pikachu hit Wartortle with Quick Attack and then quickly backed off to avoid a Rapid Spin. While Goodra was charging its Bide, Raichu fired a Focus Blast at it. Pikachu tried blocking the attack with Electro Ball, but got hit by Wartortle's Rapid Spin. Goodra, however, withstood the attack and fired off its Bide. Wartortle tried countering with Hydro Pump, but Pikachu blocked the attack with Iron Tail, causing Bide to hit its mark. Pikachu then countered Raichu's Focus Blast with Electro Ball to protect Goodra and after Goodra managed to daze both Pokémon by throwing Wartortle into Raichu, Pikachu and Goodra defeated them with a Thunderbolt and {{m|Dragon Pulse}} combo.

In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym Battle against Clemont and went up against his {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, which was blocked by Bunnelby using its ears to create a mud shield. Bunnelby used {{m|Dig}} which was too fast for Pikachu to evade. Pikachu hit Bunnelby with Quick Attack, which Bunnelby quickly recovered from. It then used {{m|Double Slap}} but Pikachu used Iron Tail which the Digging Pokémon caught with its ears. This reminded Bonnie of their first battle. Instead of letting Pikachu counter with Electro Ball, Bunnelby used its new move, {{m|Wild Charge}}, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Bunnelby then hit Pikachu with another Dig. He then responded with Quick Attack, but Bunnelby used Dig again. However, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail on the ground, forcing Bunnelby to emerge and dealing major damage. Pikachu then used another Iron Tail, defeating Bunnelby. When Clemont sent out {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, Ash recalled Pikachu. He was later sent out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Pikachu could take advantage of Luxray's {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of {{type|Electric}} moves. Pikachu first used Thunderbolt, which was blocked by Luxray's {{m|Thunder Fang}}. It then used Wild Charge on Pikachu, dealing a lot of damage. Luxray followed up with {{m|Swift}}, but Pikachu was able to deflect it back to Luxray with Iron Tail. However, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon countered with Wild Charge, defeating Pikachu.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three versus three battle against [[Sawyer]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}} although he had a type-disadvantage. Pikachu's speedy Quick Attack was able to outmaneuver Bagon's {{m|Headbutt}}. After Thunderbolt and {{m|Dragon Breath}} collided in a draw, Pikachu jumped into the air and prepared to use Iron Tail. Sawyer had Bagon use {{m|Dragon Claw}}, but it was overpowered by Iron Tail and Pikachu knocked the Rock Head Pokémon out.

In ''[[XY078|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Pikachu, along with Ash and his friends, visited the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. There, they were tricked by Team Rocket, who separated the group from their Poké Balls, with only Pikachu managing to escape. During a battle against his enemies, Pikachu avoided being recalled into his Poké Ball and hid in one of the vent shafts without them knowing. He then first tried to free Ash and his friends with Iron Tail, but when that failed and Team Rocket discovered him, Pikachu attempted to get the briefcase that held the group's Poké Balls. Meowth then chased after Pikachu, being the only one small enough to squeeze through the factory equipment and ventilation shafts that Pikachu escaped through, and continuously attempted to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. In the end, the Team Rocket trio attempted to escape with all the Poké Balls they stole, though in the process of doing so, they saw Ash and Pikachu were after them. Pikachu managed to stop their van with his Thunderbolt and Meowth challenged Pikachu to a one-on-one battle, which he accepted. Pikachu managed to defeat his foe despite the Scratch Cat Pokémon attempting to use Pikachu's Poké Ball on him. After Team Rocket got blasted off again, the group was invited by the grateful factory staff to a genuine tour of the factory.

In ''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', while he wasn't chosen for Ash's Double Battle with [[Olympia]], Pikachu did help Ash keep track of when the {{m|Future Sight}} from Olympia's two {{p|Meowstic}} would strike by using his tail as a makeshift timer. This eventually allowed {{AP|Frogadier}} and {{AP|Talonflame}} to turn the attack against them, and ultimately win the battle.

In [[XY097]], after the gang viewed the Litleonoid meteor shower, Pikachu got pulled into [[Puni-chan]]'s dream by a {{p|Darkrai}}. In the dream, the group's Pokémon were either in their evolved or pre-evolved form and could speak human language, while humans spoke like Pokémon. Freaked out by this, Pikachu fled and ran into Meowth, who had also been pulled into the dream. Pikachu and Meowth then encountered a talking Puni-chan. Suddenly a flaming ghost appeared, who attacked them. They eventually managed to escape from it an Puni-chan then revealed a glimpse of its true strength to Pikachu and Meowth. Pikachu and Meowth tried to help Puni-chan getting to its home so it could gain this strength. On their way they got attacked by the flaming ghost again and Pikachu decided to battle it. Pikachu's attacks, however, couldn't land, but he was soon aided by the group's Pokémon and together managed to defeat the creature. In the end, Pikachu, Meowth and Puni-chan were woken by Clemont's invention.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Pikachu Bad Mood.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in a bad mood]]
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to destroy a female companion's bike or shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, with the exception of [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships.

In general, Pikachu as a species is not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Metagross}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second of Ash's Pokémon to defeat a legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating [[Brandon's legendary golems#Regice|Brandon's Regice]] to win the Brave Symbol. He later fought {{si|Tobias}}'s Latios to a draw in [[DP189|the semi-finals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but it smacked the stone away with his tail, choosing to become stronger as it is, and defeated Raichu using its superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] a Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were evenly matched, until Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve, and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. In the interim, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also liked Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having a type advantage with Panpour, Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior.

Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary golems|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].

Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], and [[Kalos]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Pikachu is always becoming a constant target whenever he gets captured by Team Rocket. Sometimes they succeed with nets, cages or capsules, but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. Most of time in this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he didn't get stolen. On other occasions, he battles them with Ash.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into Volt Tackle which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', it has been one of Pikachu's signature moves, in which Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball, which it learned while battling a trio of annoying {{p|Ducklett}}. Not only that, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime.

===Moves used===
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{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

=====Moves improvised=====
{{incomplete|2=image of improvised move in the 12th movie.}}
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|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Leer EP009.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| {{m|Leer}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electric Slam.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Thunder Armor.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Ash's Swellow]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding on {{AP|Swellow}}. This increased their attack power greatly and they easily overpowered [[Tate and Liza]]'s {{p|Lunatone}} and {{p|Solrock}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Spin.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': It was originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom to avoid attacks in the episode, where he was able beat Roark and obtain the {{Badge|Coal}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Swift-Quick Attack combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Swift}}
| [[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's Aipom]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Aipom uses a twirling Swift that spins in the air and then Pikachu uses Quick Attack to jump in the Swift and as he runs, the Swift stars would be surrounding the white light from the Quick Attack.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Paul's Electabuzz]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Is a move combination Pikachu used with Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It was used against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' [[Counter Shield]] was used in ''[[DP102|Shield With a Twist!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} while spinning, releasing yellow sparks everywhere, disallowing movement for the opponent. It is a means of defending and attacking at the same time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | 
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It was used during a battle against [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hydro Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It was used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}}. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and Dawn's Piplup's Hydro Pump to create a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Bolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to significantly increase the size and power of Electro Ball.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Massive Electro Ball.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It is a stronger variation of Electro Ball. While blocking {{p|Thundurus}}'s {{m|Thunder}} attack to protect {{an|Iris}}, Pikachu absorbed some of its opponent's electricity. Later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball, it transferred Thundurus's excess energy into its attack, causing the Electro Ball to crackle with blue lightning and swell to incredibly massive proportions. This supercharged Electro Ball dealt great damage to the [[Abyssal Ruins]] after it was launched.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It's a move combination Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]]. First, Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Draco Meteor Climb.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''
| {{m|Draco Meteor}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| [[Grant]]'s {{p|Tyrunt}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A countering method Ash improvised during his Gym battle with [[Grant]]. By using Iron Tail, Pikachu was able to jump on and avoid being hit by Grant's {{p|Tyrunt}}'s {{m|Draco Meteor}}. This was based on Ash's counter method to {{m|Rock Tomb}}, called "Rock Tomb Climb".
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Aura Sphere Climb.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''
| {{m|Aura Sphere}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| [[Korrina]]'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Similar to Draco Meteor Climb, it was used during Ash's Gym battle against [[Korrina]]. Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter Korrina's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}'s {{m|Aura Sphere}}.
|}

==In the games==
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

===Event distributions===
====Diamond & Pearl Pikachu====
A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

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===Pokémon Center Best Wishes Pokémon===
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From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|Best Wishes}}. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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===Pokémon DS Rally Pokémon===
{{bulbanews|Four Pokémon to be distributed at Japanese 7-Eleven stores}}

From July 18 to 31, 2015, Japanese {{wp|7-Eleven}}s distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|XY}}. It, along with [[Serena's Pancham]], were distributed as prizes in 7-Eleven's "Pokémon DS Rally". Once participants bring their Japanese-region [[Nintendo 3DS]] to one of the stores' {{jwp|セブンスポット|7Spots}}, and got their 3DS "stamped" through the [[Nintendo Zone]] feature, they can redeem the stamp for a serial code that would give the player one of the two anime Pokémon.


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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Pikachu in the Ash and Pikachu manga]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the [[Ash and Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt SP|1=Iron Tail AP|2=Volt Tackle AP}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail|2=Volt Tackle}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}} AP.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
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[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series
[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu appears in every chapter of the manga.

Like in the anime, Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity. His [[Delia Ketchum|mother]] asks him to take Pikachu outside, but when [[Gary Oak]] taunts Ash about how he has not yet become a [[Pokémon Trainer]], Ash decides to keep Pikachu as his first Pokémon.

Like in the anime, Pikachu was originally unwilling to obey Ash, but after Ash protects Pikachu from a flock of wild {{p|Spearow}} and a {{AP|Fearow}}, Pikachu gains respect for Ash, and after Ash defeats Brock, he is named Jean Luc Pikachu (Japanese '''ジャン＝リュックピカチュウ''' ''Jean-Luc Pikachu'').

Later on, when Ash is in a Gym battle with {{an|Misty}}, Pikachu is petrified by the sight of her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} and does not battle, while in his Gym battle with [[Sabrina]], he is easily bested by her Abra.

Pikachu likes Misty and greets her enthusiastically whenever she appears, often ignoring Ash in the process.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Swift|1=ThunderShock|2=Sparky Agility}} EToP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Swift|1=ThunderShock|2=Agility}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sparky Thunder|1=Quick Attack|2=Reflect}} EToP.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder|1=Quick Attack|2=Reflect}}}}
{{anmov|electric|ThunderShock|ET01|Pikachu, I See You!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|ET04|Haunting My Dreams}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|ET04|Haunting My Dreams}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|ET16|You Bet Your Wife}}
{{anmov|psychic|Reflect|ET18|Pikachu's Plan}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|180px|Ash's Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|left|180px|Ash's Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return back to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a [[Poké Ball]] on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03|Combine Power}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04|Hurry Up! Dawn's Pinch!!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07|Ash's Shirt}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12|Stop the Landslide!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Pikachu in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of related cards.
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
[[File:Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Wobbuffet|1=Budew|2=Mudkip|3=Buneary|4=Loudred|5=Igglybuff Buneary}}.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu imitating {{p|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Wobbuffet|1=Budew|2=Mudkip|3=Buneary|4=Loudred|5=Buneary}}}} in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'']]
[[File:Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=as ash|1=Imitating Turtwig|2=imitating Scolipede|3=imitating Brock|4=imitating Azumarill}}.png|200px|thumb|right|Pikachu imitating {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0={{Ash}} in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''|1={{AP|Turtwig}} in ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''|2={{p|Scolipede}} in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''|3={{an|Brock}} in ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''|4={{p|Azumarill}} in ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''}}]]
* Pikachu is {{Ash}}'s only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by {{an|Dawn}}.
* For [[DP013]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about {{Ash}}'s Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Pikachu was the first of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and are better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[Legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary golems|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu is also the only Pokémon in the entire series that has been able to defeat two [[Legendary Pokémon]], being able to take out Brandon's {{p|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'' and {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', although in the latter case, it was a sacrificial win, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]]. His physical appearance could not be used as proof, since [[gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
** Pikachu's [[gender]] had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (where he used masculine pronouns), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', where Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as being "those guys" when touched by their loyalty.
*** There were also non-verbal hints as early as ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', where Pikachu was seen carrying one of the packages immediately after the narrator mentioned that the males during Princess Day are relegated to carrying the packages.
** Pikachu's gender was also assumed male in the English translation of the [[Ash and Pikachu]] manga, in which Ash and other characters refer to Pikachu with male pronouns.
** The first time Pikachu's gender difference was pointed out was in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', where Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon of {{Ash}}'s to be used in every Gym battle in [[Johto|a region]].
* In {{pmin|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} has a "Biografía Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on {{Ash}}'s Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' has been the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig}}, or {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. This capability of Pikachu's was also featured during part of the credits of ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance]]''.
* Pikachu is the first evolved Pokémon Ash obtained, although at the time Ash obtained Pikachu, he did not yet have a {{p|Pichu|pre-evolved form}}.
*Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon capable of evolving by use of an evolutionary stone, not counting {{AP|Snorunt}} who could not evolve through use of an evolution stone at the time of its capture and normal evolution.
* Pikachu didn't learn any moves in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
*Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, defeating [[Korrina's Lucario]] in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.
*As Pikachu hates being in his [[Poké Ball]], it is rarely ever seen, with a known total of only five confirmed appearances throughout the whole series (flashbacks not included). These being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water!]]'', ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', and ''[[XY078|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]''.


===Pikachu's language===
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. (In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "PikaSpeak," however, this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* Pikachu-Pika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese). This also happened when Iris caught {{TP|Iris|Gible}} in ''[[SS028]]''.
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."

==Voice actors==
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|ja=大谷育江 [[Ikue Ohtani]]
|en=[[Ikue Ohtani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann (SE01)
}}

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* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}

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XY101

2015-12-26T07:52:15Z

Rikeo: /* Trivia */ I'm watching the TV Tokyo version.

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title_ja=踊れイーブイ！トライポカロン･デビュー！！|
title_ja_trans=Dance, Eievui! Its TriPokalon Debut!! |
broadcast_jp=December 17, 2015 |
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ja_op=[[XY&Z (song)|XY&Z]] |
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* {{BMGf|213175|Preview thread on BMGf}} 
* {{BMGf|213543|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''踊れイーブイ！トライポカロン･デビュー！！''' ''Dance, {{tt|Eievui|Eevee}}! Its {{tt|TriPokalon|Pokémon Showcase}} Debut!!'') is the 100th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 899th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 17, 2015.
{{spoilers}}


==Plot==

{{incomplete plot}}

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Couriway Town]].
* Ash and his friends meet up with [[Nini]] again.
* Nini is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Gothita}}.
* {{an|Serena}}, [[Jessie]], and Nini enter the Couriway {{pkmn|Showcase}} and Jessie wins, earning her first {{DL|Pokémon Showcase|Princess Key}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY100.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nini]]
* [[Palermo]]
* [[Monsieur Pierre]]
* {{kal|Lily}}
* {{pkmn|Performer}}s

===Pokémon===


[[Pokémon Quiz]]: [[Serena's Eevee]] (Stage clothing) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}}; flashback)
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Serena|Eevee}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}})
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Puni-chan]])
* {{p|Klefki}} ([[Monsieur Pierre]]'s)
* {{p|Smoochum}} ([[Nini]]'s)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ([[Nini]]'s)
* {{p|Gothita}} ([[Nini]]'s)
* {{p|Solrock}} ({{kal|Lily}}'s)
* {{p|Mightyena}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Pansage}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Pansear}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Panpour}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Leafeon}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Glaceon}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Teddiursa}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Ducklett}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Ekans}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Mamoswine}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Serena V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Serena for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Performer News" focusing on [[Nini]]'s {{p|Smoochum}} and {{p|Farfetch'd}} and then a performance by a [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Rock Star]].
** In the TV Tokyo airing, Poké TV is replaced by a presentation from [[Professor Oak]] featuring the reveal of [[Volcanion]] in the upcoming [[M19|2016 Pokémon Movie]].
* {{an|Serena}} reads the title card for this episode.
* {{an|Bonnie}}, [[Puni-chan]], [[Xerosic]], and [[Celosia]] narrate the preview for the [[XY101|next episode]].
* [[Mariya Ise]] returns to her role as the voice of Bonnie in this episode after her maternity leave.
* [[DreamDream]] is used as an insert song near the end of Serena's Free Performance.
* All of {{cat|Serena's Pokémon}} remain outside of their [[Poké Ball]]s for the entire episode.
* A reference to {{wp|Antoine de Saint-Exupéry}}'s novella ''{{wp|The Little Prince}}'' is made when a snake ({{p|Ekans}}) swallowed an elephant ({{p|Mamoswine}}) but held the appearance of a hat (in this case a Poké Puff).

===Errors===
===Dub edits===


==In other languages==

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Inkay (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Inkay | prev=Slurpuff | next=Malamar | type=Dark | type2=Psychic | prevnum=685 | nextnum=687 }}
{{Pokémon Infobox |
name=Inkay |
jname=マーイーカ |
jtranslit=Māīka |
tmname=Maaiika |
species=Revolving |
typebox=1 |
type1=Dark |
type2=Psychic |
abilityn=d |
ability1=Suction Cups |
ability2=Contrary |
abilityd=Infiltrator |
ndex=686 |
karea=Coastal |
kdex=010 |
height-ftin=1'04" |
height-m=0.4 |
weight-lbs=7.7 |
weight-kg=3.5 |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Water 1 |
egggroup2=Water 2 |
gendercode=127 |
eggcycles=21 |
evtotal=1 |
evat=1 |
expyield=58 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=190 |
body=10 |
pokefordex=inkay |
generation=6 |
friendship=70 |
}}
'''Inkay''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マーイーカ''' ''Maaiika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Malamar}} starting at [[level]] 30 while the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] is held upside-down.

==Biology==
Inkay is a primarily blue squid-like Pokémon. It has a transparent mantle that resembles a hat with a pink "inner body" overlaid with yellow lights. Those who stare at those lights become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing Inkay to escape. It has two tendril-like tentacles that hang from this "hat", similar to some styles of winter hats, and these tentacles hang next to its six short arms. Its eyes are round and have pupils, but no identifiable iris. Inkay also has a small, pink, beak-like mouth set between its eyes. It and its evolution, {{p|Malamar}} are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:James Inkay.png|thumb|left|250px|Inkay in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[James's Inkay]]====
An Inkay appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', which [[James]] caught while it was eating sandwiches.

===Other===
Multiple wild Inkay appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', where [[James's Inkay]] helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil {{p|Malamar}}.

===Pokédex entries===

==In the manga==
[[File:Kanna Inkay LDK.png|thumb|200px|Inkay in Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Inkay debuted in ''[[PAXY05|Kangaskhan...Kangascan't]]'', where it was seen with its trainer.

===In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga===
[[Kanna]] owned an Inkay.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Inkay (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Inkay appears as a Poké Ball summon in the 3DS version of the game. It will turn over and hit the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip.
====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''Inkay may look like a Water-type Pokémon, but it's actually a Dark/Psychic type! Once it has reached the proper level, Inkay can evolve into Malamar if you hold the Nintendo 3DS upside down. In Smash Bros., its Topsy-Turvy move will flip anyone who wanders too close upside down. Watch out! ''

'''PAL''': ''A Pokémon that looks this much like a squid MUST be a Water-type, right? Wrong! It's a Dark- and Psychic-type. If you're struggling to get it to evolve, try holding your system upside down. In this game, Inkay's Topsy-Turvy move can knock you over, and you won't be much use like that, so watch out! ''

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area={{rt|8|Kalos}}, [[Azure Bay]], [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Dark-type Safari|Dark]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] (All Areas)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay|All|Japan|10|November 22, 2013 to January 26, 2014; December 26, 2013 to January 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|event1=Aspear Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Dark|
type2=Psychic|
HP= 53|
Attack= 54|
Defense=53|
SpAtk= 37|
SpDef= 46|
Speed= 45}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Psychic|
Normal=100|
Flying=100|
Fighting=100|
Ground=100|
Rock=100|
Bug=400|
Poison=100|
Ghost=100|
Steel=100|
Fire=100|
Water=100|
Grass=100|
Electric=100|
Psychic=0|
Ice=100|
Dragon=100|
Dark=100|
Fairy=200|
notes=no|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=½}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist/levelh/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Constrict|Normal|Physical|10|100|35|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|4|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|7|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|12|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|13|Psywave|Psychic|Special|—|100|15|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|15|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|100|20|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|18|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20|||Clever|1|3}}
{{learnlist/level6|21|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|23|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|||Clever|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level6|27|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|31|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|35|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|39|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|43|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|46|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|48|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|||Clever|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15|||Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''|Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM97|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}{{MSP|690|Skrelp}}{{MSP|691|Dragalge}}|Camouflage|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|||Clever|8|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|158|Totodile}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15|*||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|283|Surskit}}|Power Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|*||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|—|100|15|*||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||no|yes|Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''|no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|25||'''|no|yes|Clever|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes|Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes|Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/event6|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}}|Happy Hour|Normal|Status|—|—|30||||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/event6|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20|||10|Clever|1|3}}
{{learnlist/event6|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}}|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|100|20|||10|Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/eventf/6|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/Inkay}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=686}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|686|Inkay}}

==Trivia==
* Inkay and {{p|Malamar}} have several unique attributes:
** In addition to Inkay's method of evolution into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] Pokémon games since only the [[Nintendo 3DS]] has an internal {{wp|gyroscope}}.
** They are the only Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}} that are not {{type|Water}}.
** They are the only Pokémon that can have the ability {{a|Contrary}} without it being their Hidden Ability.
* Inkay and its evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>
* Inkay is the shortest {{Type|Dark}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Inkay is based on a squid or a {{wp|cuttlefish}}. Considering its flashing abilities, Inkay may have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid|vampire}} or {{wp|humboldt squid}}s, or by {{wp|deimatic behaviour#In cephalopods|deimatic behaviour}} in cephalopods as a whole.

====Name origin====
Inkay may be a combination of ''ink'' or ''{{wp|Cephalopod|inkfish}}'' and ''okay''.

Maaiika may be a combination of 魔 ''ma'' (demon) and 烏賊 ''ika'' (cuttlefish or squid) or 真烏賊 ''maika'' ({{wp|Japanese flying squid}}). It may also involve a pun of まあ，いいか ''Mā, iika'' (Well, whatever; Oh well).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=マーイーカ ''Maaiika''|jameaning=From {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}, {{tt|烏賊 ''ika''|cuttlefish, squid}} or {{tt|真烏賊 ''maika''|Japanese flying squid}}, and {{tt|まあ，いいか ''Mā, iika''|''Well, whatever'' or ''Oh well''}}
|fr=Sepiatop|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sepia|Latin for cuttlefish}}'', ''top'', and ''c'est pas top''
|es=Inkay|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Iscalar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kalmare|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|Ja ne, is klar|I see!}}''
|it=Inkay|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=오케이징 ''Okeijing''|komeaning=From ''OK'' and {{tt|오징어 ''ojing'eo''|inkfish}}
|zh_cmn=豪喇花枝 ''Háolǎhuāzhī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|花枝 ''huāzhī''|squid}}
|zh_yue=毫喇魷 ''Hòuhlāyāu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hou lā''|All right}} and {{tt|魷 ''yāu''|squid}}
|hi= इनके ''Inkay'' |himeaning=Same as English name
}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
*[[James's Inkay]]

==Notes==
<references/>

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Slurpuff | next=Malamar | type=Dark | type2=Psychic | prevnum=685 | nextnum=687 }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon that evolve through a unique method]]

[[es:Inkay]]

[[de:Iscalar]]
[[fr:Sepiatop]]
[[it:Inkay]]
[[ja:マーイーカ]]
[[pl:Inkay]]
[[zh:豪喇花枝]]

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Talk:M18

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== Party change spoilers ==
[[File:M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|thumb]]
So, the new poster seems to have the main characters Pokémon, with some changes to the lineup. Evolutions (Serena's Fennekin, Clemont's Luxio and Jessie's Pumpkaboo) and some new Pokémon (Florges, Noivern, Gothita and a Snorlax). Should the pages for the possible evolutions be protected, or isn't this enough evidence? ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 11:36, 13 December 2014 (UTC)
:Personally, since the movie won't be due until over 8 months from now, I'd like to refrain from protecting Fennekin, Luxio, and Pumpkaboo. - [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] of [[User talk:Chosen|Mana]] 17:09, 13 December 2014 (UTC)

== Trivia! ==

Is it safe to say that this movie has the most amount of Legendary Pokémon, with 15? —'''[[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|Awe]][[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|some]][[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|DJ]][[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|Pokémon]]''' 12:36, 16 February 2015 (UTC)
:There's actually 13 Legendary Pokémon and 2 Mythical Pokémon; [[M13]] has 13 Legendary Pokémon and 1 Mythical Pokémon counting Pokémon in the intro (15 Legendary Pokémon if you count the Dialga/Palkia statues in the ending). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:48, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

== Weather Trio and Hoopa ==

Will their Japanese voices be confirmed? All I see was "None" in special cast. --[[User:HoennLove200|HoennLove200]] ([[User talk:HoennLove200|talk]]) 22:41, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

== Just checking ==

In the pokemon characters, Hoopa (anime, both forms) is listed followed by Hoopa (Unbound form). Is there a reason for the second hoopa if the first says both forms? I thought of removing it but thought I would check if it is needed first. [[User:Masser|Masser]] ([[User talk:Masser|talk]]) 23:07, 11 May 2015 (UTC)

As shown in the most recent trailer, it seems there are two separate Hoopa in the film, one of which is allied with Ash, Latios, Latias, and Rayquaza, and the other one allied with the other legendaries. Additionally, each different Pikachu is listed as a separate character, so it seems each separate Hoopa should be as well. [[User:Skyarrow|Skyarrow]] 04:06, 12 July 2015 (UTC)

== Dubbed ==

If it's aired in Australia and New Zealand in the English dub, shouldn't we remove the undubbed template? Just because it's not available to ''most'' people who live in different continents or pirated yet doesn't mean it never aired in English. - '''[[User:PokémonGamer|Pokémon]][[User talk:PokémonGamer|Gamer]]'''[[Special:Contribs/PokémonGamer|*]] 05:17, 7 November 2015 (UTC)

== Cartoon Network Airing ==

It seems an edit war has been started through a user reading a Facebook post claiming the movie will air dubbed on Cartoon Network on Saturday November 7th. This Facebook post does exist, however the page it is on does not appear to be legitimate as its posts are often poorly written, and it links to an illegal upload of [[M17]] that was removed from Youtube some time ago. We can therefore fairly safely conclude that the information posted on it is false.--[[User:Bardock|Bar]][[User_Talk:Bardock|dock]] 06:24, 7 November 2015 (UTC)
:I agree. My TV guide does not say anything about this episode airing on the 7th. - '''[[User:PokémonGamer|Pokémon]][[User talk:PokémonGamer|Gamer]]'''[[Special:Contribs/PokémonGamer|*]] 06:26, 7 November 2015 (UTC)
::[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemovieadventure/?fref=ts Here it is] for reference. And yeah, it does not seem legit at all. - '''[[User:PokémonGamer|Pokémon]][[User talk:PokémonGamer|Gamer]]'''[[Special:Contribs/PokémonGamer|*]] 06:37, 7 November 2015 (UTC)
:::Yeah, that's neither official or reliable.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:52, 7 November 2015 (UTC)
::::Facebook shouldn't even be a source anyway. Even if it comes from the official Facebook page it will also be on the official website. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 07:00, 7 November 2015 (UTC)

== Cast list ==

Please find attached a link to a screenshot of Thersea's email to me regarding the English cast
http://postimg.org/image/42ivr4hb7/ {{unsigned|BigDocFan}}

Talk:Ash's Greninja

2015-12-13T23:04:34Z

Rikeo:

==Is this trivia worthy?==

Is it worth noting that Froakie is Ash's first Pokémon that was originally own by another trainer before being released that is not a Fire-type? --[[User:PKMNAdventurer|PKMNAdventurer]] ([[User talk:PKMNAdventurer|talk]]) 13:40, 31 October 2013 (UTC)

== Frubble ==

Frubble is dat word from a episode? which the character say this? --[[User:Altruis|Altruis]] [[User talk:Altruis|''でんき'']] 08:07, 7 December 2013 (UTC)
:Clemont. [[XY001]] [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 08:39, 7 December 2013 (UTC)

==Only Starter==
Is it notable that this is Ash's only Kalos starter? The series is really new, so he might get another one. It's unlikely for two main characters to have the same Pokémon, but May and Ash both have Bulbasaur. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 21:02, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
: Not quite sure; Sceptile was Ash's only Hoenn starter, but that face isn't mentioned, so I don't think we should add it here. '''[[User:ZappaOMati|Zappa]][[Special:Contributions/ZappaOMati|O]][[User talk:ZappaOMati|Mati]]''' 15:30, 2 February 2014 (UTC)

== Quick Attack ==

Shouldn't we wait to add Quick Attack given he didn't actually use it correctly yet?? He hasn't used the full move even once yet.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] ([[User talk:1rkhachatryan|talk]]) 04:04, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
:Yes it did, alongside Frogadier, but unlike Frogadier, Froakie was countered by Team Rocket. Plus, Ash commanded it to use it and it did use it a few times, watch the episode!!--[[User:Omojuzeforever|Omojuzeforever]] ([[User talk:Omojuzeforever|talk]]) 16:38, 21 February 2014 (UTC)

I've watched it lol. Ash commanded him to use it but he never actually used the whole attack. Not the way Frogadier or Pikachu use it at least. He started to learn in it this episode, he hasn't learned it fully yet.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] ([[User talk:1rkhachatryan|talk]]) 11:23, 22 February 2014 (UTC)

== froakie IS male ==

In the episode where ash and friends visit a kindagarten, sylveon uses attract on froakie. Later, meowth falls in love with sylveon. Therefore sylveon is female, meaning froakie must be male. {{unsigned|Lu-igi board}}
:That's no plausible evidence. We're not (and will never be) 100% sure on that particular Sylveon's gender, ''even if'' Meowth fell in love with it. We don't add genders on assumption. ☼ Blazing[[User talk:Blazingfist|Fist ☼]] 11:17, 26 August 2014 (UTC)
::But Meowth is obviously a male, and Attract ''only'' works on the opposite gender, therefore Sylveon MUST be female and Froakie MUST be male. --[[User:SuperPikaBros|Super]][[User talk:SuperPikaBros|Pika]][[Special:Contributions/SuperPikaBros|Bros]] 14:17, 26 August 2014 (UTC)
:::Froakie was the one inflicted with Attract. Meowth was never targeted with that move in that episode. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 14:20, 26 August 2014 (UTC)
::::Meowth still fell in love with the Sylveon, though, Attract or not. That's gotta mean Sylveon's female, and since the obviously female Sylveon's Attract worked on Froakie, there you go. Or is there a reason it's not that simple? Because I have a feeling that if it was that simple, we wouldn't be discussing this. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 14:36, 26 August 2014 (UTC)
:::::Meowth fell in love with a male Purrloin back in BW044, so we can't assume that Sylveon is female. Like the aforementioned Purrloin, it could be male for all we know. [[User:Uncle Edit|He's here! The one and only...Uncle Edit!]] ([[User talk:Uncle Edit|talk]]) 14:55, 26 August 2014 (UTC)
::::::Oh, yeah, forgot about that. Alright, then, yeah I'd say that Froakie's gender remains unconfirmed, though is still pretty likely to be male IMO. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 04:59, 27 August 2014 (UTC)
:::::::Why does the rules for confirming gender have to be so strict? º_º' Like, why can't we just figure gender out by looking at the behavior of the Pokémon? Or at least verify gender through it's voice? [[Trip's Snivy]] and [[Ash's Snivy]] had different voices, with Ash's having the girl-like voice and Trip's having the more boyish voice. --[[User:Rikeo|リック]][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|EO]] ([[User talk:Rikeo|オープン for discussion]]) 07:11, 27 August 2014 (UTC)
::::::::We don't confirm genders based on behavior or voices because we could still be wrong. For all we know, Trip's Snivy can really just be a very masculine female.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:27, 27 August 2014 (UTC)
:::::::::Actually in some cases we can. DuArt has confirmed numerous times that they have Pokémon voices universal. So in Snivy's case, Michele Knotz ''always'' is the voice of female Snivy, and so on. However, Froakie is an unconfirmed case, so the same can't apply here until there's more confirmation. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 07:29, 27 August 2014 (UTC)

== When Froakie evolves... ==
Can someone put in the trivia section that Frogadier is Ash's first Water-type starter Pokémon to evolve? --[[User:PKMNAdventurer|PKMNAdventurer]] ([[User talk:PKMNAdventurer|talk]]) 03:38, 1 October 2014 (UTC)

:Once the episode airs, sure. --[[User:Rikeo|リック]][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|EO]] ([[User talk:Rikeo|My message board]]) 04:27, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

== It's out ==

The episode is out now. Could somebody unprotect and move the page now? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:17, 11 December 2014 (UTC)

== Frogadier's moves ==

With the new release of [[XY052]], Frogadier has learned Aerial Ace, and so far that was only move shown (possibly Cut as well, but I'm not sure about that one), so I changed it to only Aerial Ace being the recent move, however a user, JasonL changed it to Water Pulse, Bubble and Cut also being recent, since a Pokémon can only know four moves, I only put down Aerial Ace as recent since we cannot speculate on the other 3 moves kept until we see them in a episode (I wasn't sure what he meant by "Just think of the moves as so far" in his/her edit summary). Can anyone else confirm if I'm right or wrong since I don't want to start an edit war S 16:38, 12 December 2014 (UTC) - StephenWalker97

: Before Evolution, Froakie only used Water Pulse, Cut and Double Team so far, but didn't use Bubble. After it evolved it used Cut and that other move I'm not sure if its Aerial Ace or something else.--JasonL 23:35, 14 December 2014 (UTC)

:: Not related to JasonL's post (and put :, ::, ::: when you add a new edit/discussion of text), but to those who keep adding Water Pulse and Double Team as recent, don't, even if its confirmed by other sources e.g. CoroCoro in a episode preview, you don't add it as recent until the episode in which Frogadier uses the new move airs. [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 17:26, 9 January 2015 (UTC)
:::I'm not involved, but...just wondering. If it's already known in the Japanese dub that, let's say, in [[XY055]] Frogadier uses Water Pulse (I'm not saying it does, I'm just saying let's assume it), why are we not putting that in now? Is it just something to do with waiting for the English dub to air before updating the article? The reason I ask is because articles on the various Pokémon are already updated based on happenings in episodes not aired in English; see [[Ash's Goomy]] for example. (And kind of a spoiler now.) So if we're trying to prevent spoilers, then Japanese airings should not update in here at all. Otherw3ise it's a double standard.

:::If I have the reasoning wrong, please enlighten me. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 17:39, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

One of our thesis is right Frogadier did use Water Pulse, Double Team, Cut and Aerial Ace.--JasonL 15:15, 1 February 2015 (UTC)

== Frogadier's New Move ==

Did Frogadier learned Aerial Ace? It's hard to tell because I saw one of its arms glow blue and it did some kicks. And I know it used Cut.--JasonL 23:35, 14 December 2014 (UTC)

== Proof for Frogadier's English VA ==
[https://twitter.com/BillyBobThomps/status/572139550396575744] [[User:Technickal|Technickal]] ([[User talk:Technickal|talk]]) 16:20, 4 March 2015 (UTC)
:Didn't specify Ash's Frogadier. Thompson may have thought they were talking about Frogadier in general.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:48, 5 March 2015 (UTC)

== Greninja ==

Hey guys, it's looking like Frogadier is gonna be evolving into Greninja sometime soon: [http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/surprise-2/cabinet/16cl/16cl-0010.jpg link][[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] ([[User talk:1rkhachatryan|talk]]) 03:22, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

:You might be right althought Frogadier's evolution into Greninja might be little bit late
:Thanks to Data broadcast we know he won't evolve not before 93 episode, after that sure he might.
:Cool pic where you get it {{unsigned|Makarov5}}

::Well, that would be a spoiler if I've ever seen one. We had this with Fletchinder's evolution, as well, I think. At least, I think it was Fletchinder; it evolved just before the movie. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 00:06, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

== Conflicting Perspective in Regards to Evolution ==

I remember that it was said that changes to articles of Pokemon evolving were "protected" and not changed to prevent speculation from getting rampant. But I don't see how its considered speculation when official sources straight out say that a main character's Pokemon is going to evolve. Like here, Frogadier is evolving into Greninja, there's no speculation here, it's been 110% confirmed by official sources. But then I thought about something else, is the actual reason why these type of articles remain the same until the evolution occurs because the evolution hasn't actually happened yet? I feel as if that makes more sense than because it doesn't change because it's cracking down on speculation that articles remain they way they are until the actual episode airs. I just realized now, how weird it is, to say that an article is protected because of speculation crackdown rather than maintaining the current (as of now) status of said Pokemon. --[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] ([[User talk:Dman dustin|talk]]) 17:30, 16 September 2015 (UTC)
:When you consider that the evolution is at an unspecified future time and nothing is known about the situation or the changes in personality, it would all be speculation. The only information (using Frogadier/Greninja as an example) that we know for a fact right now is that the evolution will occur in the future and that even further in the future it can take on a new form. So with that limited information, it is pretty pointless to post that an evolution will occur in the future, as it is going to be a very small amount of information that is very likely to provoke speculation (which it seems to have in the past). Of course I'm a newer member here, and this is just my view of it from glancing around, but it makes sense to call it speculation to me.[[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 17:57, 16 September 2015 (UTC)
::Information regarding things like evolution is not added to Bulbapedia's anime-related articles until it actually happens. I don't really have an answer for the speculation part though. [[User:Aggron989|''AGG'']][[User talk:Aggron989|''RON'']][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|''989'']] 19:36, 16 September 2015 (UTC)
:::I believe ChE clarinetist pretty much hit the nail on the head. When protecting articles, Administrators are given a drop down menu with a few general pre-written reasons that you can click on when protecting because it's easier/quicker when protecting numerous articles, "speculation crackdown" is one of them. So, while we do know that the evolution is confirmed, there's a lot about it that we don't know either. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 20:33, 16 September 2015 (UTC)

== Egg ==

Since the latest episode showed Frogadier's Egg, shouldn't this be added into the infobox by someone who can still edit the page? Obviously with an "unknown amount of episodes" duration. '''''[[Shadow Sneak (move)|Sneaking]] from page to page... It's the page-editing purple ghost... [[User:Gengarzilla|Gengar]][[User talk:Gengarzilla|zilla!]]''''' 18:42, 19 October 2015 (UTC)
:Yes it should be. When the egg was added to the page whoever did it didn't finish the job. Just ask an admin.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 19:34, 19 October 2015 (UTC)

I don't understand the trivia about being hatch from egg don't all pokemon hatch from egg. Shouldn't we say this is the first Ash pokemon to been showed hatch from egg as starter. --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 11:52, 8 November 2015 (UTC)

Shouldnt it--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 04:54, 9 November 2015 (UTC)
:It already says that it's Ash's first starter to hatch from an egg.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:38, 9 November 2015 (UTC)

== His japanese name is Gekogashira, please change this ==

Source -> [http://p3.i.ntere.st/436a62393aa8a02965b199df2a62af33_480.jpg]. They have passed several hours and I cannot edit it... Do it, please :'D --[[User:DarkPikaDex123|DarkPikaDex123]] ([[User talk:DarkPikaDex123|talk]]) 18:22, 25 October 2015 (UTC)

== Ash-Greninja ==

I personally think Greninja's "Ash-Greninja" form should have its own section.

Can there be one?-- --[[User:Handmaiden 101|Handmaiden 101]] ''([[User talk:Handmaiden 101|tAlk]])'' 20:39, 10 December 2015 (UTC)
:Did the episode explain what exactly it is or how it affects Greninja? [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 21:36, 10 December 2015 (UTC)
::No, not really. It appears momentarily and was briefly discussed at the end by the ninjas, but I don't think it was anything important. I just think it should have its own section since this is the first time anything like it has happened, not to mention specifically exclusive to Ash's Greninja. As it gets more insight during the episodes Greninja transforms, that's when a section should be made. I was just asking beforehand.-- --[[User:Handmaiden 101|Handmaiden 101]] ''([[User talk:Handmaiden 101|tAlk]])'' 23:55, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

== Greninja "revealed" to have hatched from an egg ==

Okay I think that piece of trivia is pointless. It's been made obvious on multiple occasions that ''all'' Pokémon hatch from eggs even in the anime as evidenced here: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pokémon_Egg#In_the_anime so every Pokémon Ash has hatched from an egg including all of the starters he has. Not a single Pokémon is an exception and no Pokémon ever will be. Not counting clones obviously because that is a completely different situation.{{unsigned|Flain}}
:I have to agree here. The trivia directly implies that "it is not confirmed that Ash's other starter Pokémon have hatched from an Egg", which is very redundant statement to readers since all normal Pokémon hatch from an Egg. If we're not removing the trivia, at least change it to "Greninja is Ash's first starter Pokémon to have been seen as an Egg." or something. Just because something is technically true doesn't mean it's not notable.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 19:56, 12 December 2015 (UTC)
::Thank Arceus someone agrees with me. [[User:Flain|Flain]] ([[User talk:Flain|talk]]) 22:41, 12 December 2015 (UTC)
:::Rewording is fine, but the trivia is still valid. And it technically is unconfirmed that Ash's other starters hatched from an egg, especially the kanto crew, since eggs weren't a thing in Gen I.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:57, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
:::: Dude it doesn't even matter whether or not eggs were introduced at the time. Okay you know what? How about this: if at any point I show you evidence that that at least one of Ash's Pokémon hatched from an egg or if it's proven in the show than you have to admit that you were wrong about everything and I was right. I think that sounds fair don't you? And I'm just trying to find a way to permanently end this dispute just so you know. {{unsigned|Flain}}
::::: Um, yes it does. It's the exact same reason with the genders, Pokémon [with Gender Differences] caught before Gen VI don't have their genders because Gender Differences weren't a thing when they were caught. Same thing here. One of Ash's '''STARTER''' (not just a Pokémon). Unless they reveal that one of Ash's other '''starter''' Pokémon hatched from an egg, then yes, it's unnotable. And I'm singling out starter Pokémon because Ash has plenty of those.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:50, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
::::::You have no idea what I think about you right now.[[User:Flain|Flain]] ([[User talk:Flain|talk]]) 08:05, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
:::::::It's been confirmed in both the games and the anime that each Pokémon comes from an Egg. I'm fine with rewording the trivia point, but I think it should be removed from the infobox as it gives the idea that Ash obtained Froakie as an Egg prior to the events of XY001, when he didn't. Every Pokémon was an Egg at some point in time, mentioning it in the infobox is pointless, that parameter should be used to a Pokémon that actually hatched under Ash's care, otherwise it's just stating the obvious. --[[User:Mikuri|'''Mi''']][[User talk: Mikuri|'''ku''']][[Special:Contributions/Mikuri|'''ri''']] 14:26, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
::About Gen I, well...
[[File:Misty Togepi.png|thumb|250px|left]] --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:55, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
::: well, May's Eevee had an egg, so that validates that Gen I pokemon also come from egg [[User:Upratik 12|Pratik_12]] '' [[User talk:Upratik 12|Talk]]'' 14:56, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
::::Ash never had Primeape as a Mankey, yet we mention it because it was a Mankey at one point. Same here, we mention the egg because it was shown to have hatched from an egg. The trivia is about what is revealed and what isn't, all Pokémon hatch from eggs, but Greninja is the first '''starter''' to have its egg revealed.
::::Ah, Togepi. There's a reason why I forgot it. And Eevee was caught well after Eggs were introduced. All Pokémon come from eggs, it's a question of whether the anime will outright show it (the egg).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:40, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
You know you kinda just admitted I was right don't you?[[User:Flain|Flain]] ([[User talk:Flain|talk]]) 16:03, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
:... You were never wrong? All you've pointed out is that all Pokémon hatched from eggs. All I'm saying is that Greninja is the first '''starer''' to havve that '''revealed'''.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:06, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
{{indent}} I'm agreeing with what Mikuri said. We don't really need to say that Froakie hatched from an egg an unknown number of episodes before. Makes it seem like it happened when it was with Ash. Otherwise, we might as well put that in front of all the other 100+ Pokémon bio pages because sure enough, almost everyone else hatched from an egg an unknown number of episodes ago. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 17:42, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
:But on Ash's Primeape's and Ash's Krookodile's page it's mentioned in their infobox they had been a Mankey and a Sandile, despite not being Ash's at the time. This is because they have seen as a Mankey and a Sandile. Greninja has been seen as an Egg, so I think it's worth mentioning in the infobox. Also in the infobox of Iris's Axew it's mentioned it has spent an unknown number of episodes in its egg, because it has been explicitly said to have hatched from an egg, just like Greninja. [[User:Satsjoe|Satsjoe]] ([[User talk:Satsjoe|talk]]) 18:08, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
::Like Mikuri and Rikeo said, attempting to shoehorn Greninja's Egg form (and also [[Iris's Axew]]) into the "Egg obtained" field is just ''bad''; Iris and Ash plainly never ''had''/"obtained" those Eggs. If you really want that info in the infobox, you probably need to add a new/alternative type of field to the template instead.
::(FWIW) "Hatches in" is also a problematic field to use IMO; ''"Hatches in: prior to [the start of the series]"'' is just nothing but bad. [[James's Victreebel]] also has the same sort of problem with ''"Evolves in: Prior to The Breeding Center Secret"'', and probably others do. In these sort of places, y'all are again trying to shoehorn in flashback info where it plainly wasn't intended and doesn't strictly fit. Those fields are meant for when it happens in the normal course of the show, like [[Ash's Primeape]] or [[Misty's Togetic]]. But, since this perhaps has wider-ranging effects, I'm not going to insist too hard that that practice change or be "fixed" somehow... [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 18:49, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
:::I agree with this. {{unsigned|Flain}}

== Episodes spent as an Egg ==

The only logical number for "number of episodes Greninja spent as an Egg" is 0. (Given the rest of the infobox at this point, at least.)

The other parameters all count the number of episodes when a Pokemon ''has been seen''.

Froakie was caught in [[XY002]]. It evolved in [[XY052]]. 052 - 002 + 1 = 51 episdoes spent as Froakie, ''that were seen''. No accounting is allowed there for any vague amount of time before Froakie's debut.

So long as that remains the same, the ''only'' logical number for Greninja's time as an Egg is 0.

If, I suppose, you want to change the parameter for time spent as Froakie to allow that Greninja may have spent more than 51 episodes as Froakie (and likewise for every other Pokemon that has ''ever'' evolved since its Trainer captured it or it debuted), I suppose that's fine. But that solution seems rather the worse option to me. Especially since it's almost surely a larger set of Pokemon (i.e., changes required) than "those that were seen in earlier forms in flashbacks".

The infobox should say that Greninja spent 0 episodes as an Egg. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 22:26, 13 December 2015 (UTC)

:By saying that Froakie was in its egg for 0 episodes would mean that the egg was obtained and hatched in the same episode, and we are not sure if that happened. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 23:04, 13 December 2015 (UTC)

Ash's Greninja

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Rikeo: Undo revision 2364612 by Tiddlywinks (talk) 0 makes it sound worse.

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type1=Water|
type2=Dark|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Greninja|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ゲッコウガ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Gekkouga|
image=[[File:Ash Greninja.png|250px]] |
caption=Ash's Greninja |
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the English dub}}|
location=[[Kalos]] |
egg=egg|
eggep=XY001|
eggname=''Prior to'' Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!|
epnum=XY001|
epname=''Prior to'' Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!|
numepsh=an unknown number of|
catchepnum=XY002 |
catchepname=Lumiose City Pursuit! |
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evo1num=657|
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'''Ash's Greninja''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲッコウガ''' ''Satoshi's Gekkouga'') is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} obtained in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
====As a Pokémon available for use at Professor Sycamore's lab====
[[File:Ash Froakie Egg.png|thumb|left|250px|Froakie's Egg]]
Greninja's early life was first seen in a flashback in ''[[XY091|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]''. As a Froakie, it hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} and lived its life alongside other Froakie in a pond under [[Professor Sycamore]]'s care. While the other Froakie spent their time playing and dancing, it spent most of its time away from others training itself. Due to this, it was seen as a disturbance to the group and was attacked. A [[Nurse Joy]] healed Froakie and gave it to Sycamore to be given away as a [[starter Pokémon]], new Pokémon [[Pokémon Trainer]]s could choose. It then learned that it could only get strong with a Trainer it trusted and became very selective of its Trainer. Because of this, Froakie had gone through several Trainers, but came back either from leaving them or being returned for being [[Obedience|disobedient]].

It first saw Ash when he was kicked out of the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''. It continued to observe the gang until {{TRT}} intervened in Ash and {{an|Clemont}}'s friendly Pokémon battle. It volunteered to help out by successfully using its Frubbles to counter [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], but ended up receiving quite a bit of damage during the encounter. Ash then decided to take it to Professor Sycamore's lab, where it was treated and restored to full health. Upon asking about his Trainer, the Professor told Ash that his Trainer had called to give Froakie back.

[[File:Ash Froakie hood.png|thumb|250px|Froakie covered in a hood of bubbles]]
Later on, Team Rocket attempted to use a ring-type device against Froakie, but the lab's {{p|Garchomp}} got caught in the middle instead, causing her to go on a rampage after the machine malfunctioned. Ash, along with his {{AP|Pikachu}} and newly befriended Froakie, headed out to rescue Garchomp. In order to prevent her from falling down the Prism Tower, Froakie used its Frubbles on Garchomp's feet and Pikachu broke the device using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

While leaving Professor Sycamore's laboratory the next day, Froakie threw a chunk of its Frubbles in Ash's face in order to get his attention. It was standing alongside a [[Poké Ball]] on the floor in front of it, expressing its desire to join his party. Froakie then happily pressed the Poké Ball's button and was {{pkmn2|caught}}.

====With Ash====
[[File:Ash Froakie.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Froakie]]
In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Froakie was introduced to {{an|Professor Oak}}, who was fascinated by the Bubble Frog Pokémon. For most of the trip on {{rt|4|Kalos}}, Froakie was seen outside of its Poké Ball. After a wild {{AP|Fletchling}} took a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was going to give to a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, Froakie stubbornly attempted to fight Fletchling, only to lose. After Ash learned that it was only trying to get payback at Fletchling for making Bonnie sad, Ash and Froakie challenged Fletchling to one final battle, by climbing the rocks to match Fletchling's speed, although it escaped from Ash's Poké Ball once, it later defeated it, which ended in both its defeat and catch.

In ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', Froakie battled {{an|Penelope}}'s {{p|Sylveon}}. Froakie started off with {{m|Bubble}}, but Sylveon overwhelmed the attack with {{m|Fairy Wind}}, knocking Froakie into a tree. Froakie then dodged a {{m|Moonblast}} and kicked several falling apples from the tree at Sylveon. Sylveon knocked the apples away with its feelers, but this left it vulnerable to a powerful {{m|Water Pulse}}. As Froakie was about to finish Sylveon off, Sylveon infatuated it with {{m|Attract}} and defeated it with a {{m|Draining Kiss}}. Froakie was embarrassed for a while afterwards, but it later helped defeat {{TRT}} and helped [[Randall]] over his fear for Pokémon in the process.

In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]'', Froakie battled [[Sanpei]]'s {{p|Frogadier}}. Froakie started off with Bubble, but Frogadier easily dodged the attack. Froakie then chased after Frogadier while using {{m|Pound}}, but wasn't able to land a hit due to Frogadier's great speed. Froakie then launched a Water Pulse at Frogadier, but it protected itself with {{m|Smokescreen}} and disappeared. Froakie, however, sensed something behind a tree and fired a Water Pulse at it, only to have hit a decoy. Frogadier then appeared from the nearby pond and attacked with Bubble. Froakie countered with its own Bubble, but got overpowered. After its Water Pulse was overpowered by Frogadier's, Froakie used Water Pulse once more. Frogadier, however, easily dodged it using {{m|Quick Attack}} and unable to keep up with Frogadier's moves Froakie was hit hard. Froakie, however, refused to give up and wanted to continue the battle. As Frogadier used Quick Attack to finish Froakie off, Sanpei noticed Froakie's exhaustion and saved it before it got hit, ending the battle with Sanpei as the winner. After seeing Frogadier's Quick Attack, Ash wanted to teach Froakie Quick Attack with help of Sanpei. After lots of training Froakie still wasn't able to perfect Quick Attack. Suddenly Team Rocket attacked the group and caught Pikachu and Frogadier. Thanks to its training, Froakie managed to learn {{m|Double Team}} and used it to free Pikachu and Frogadier and blasted them off along with Frogadier using a double Water Pulse.

In ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'', Froakie, in order to save itself and a {{p|Skrelp}} from a whirlpool, jumped on boxes and debris to escape from the whirlpool and reach safety. This gave Ash the idea for the Rock Tomb Climb.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Froakie as his first Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]], Froakie went up against his {{p|Onix}}, Froakie launched a Water Pulse whilst Onix used {{m|Flash Cannon}}, with only Flash Cannon hitting. Froakie tried to get close to Onix to climb up its body but Grant anticipated this and he had the Rock Snake Pokémon use {{m|Rock Polish}} to increase its {{stat|Speed}}, Ash had a plan though and had Froakie use Double Team to circle Onix. Onix then used its signature move, {{m|Rock Tomb}} to destroy the copies but Froakie and its copies jumped, although the copies were destroyed, Froakie climbed up the rocks using the technique Ash called Rock Tomb Climb, after reaching the top, Froakie used Water Pulse dealing major damage, after dodging an {{m|Iron Tail}}, it climbed up Onix's large body and defeated it with Water Pulse. It then went up against Grant's last Pokémon, {{p|Tyrunt}}, Froakie immediately used Double Team and Tyrunt used Rock Tomb, but both Froakie and his copies were able to jump on the rocks and they launched a barrage of Bubble attacks. However the Royal Heir Pokémon jumped high and used {{m|Draco Meteor}}, destroying the copies and knocking out Froakie.

In ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', Froakie was used to battle a wild {{AP|Hawlucha}} Ash had befriended when he did not want to use Pikachu. Due to Hawlucha's aerial mobility and speed it easily dodged Froakie's Water Pulse, but Froakie then used Double Team to counter Hawlucha's {{m|High Jump Kick}} causing it to miss and cause Hawlucha recoil damage. Froakie then climbed rocks in an attempt to match Hawlucha's aerial speed but failed, this caused Froakie to fall in the water. Afterwards it used a Double Team - Pound combination in an attempt to hit Hawlucha, but Hawlucha used its speed and climbed up the tree and dodged the attacks, after landing on the ground, Hawlucha used {{m|Flying Press}}, which Froakie countered with Pound at the last minute causing a collision which knocked out both Pokémon. This ended the battle in a draw. Later Froakie was seen when Ash caught Hawlucha.

Froakie would later conflict with Hawlucha in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]''. In the wake of learning Cut, Ash and {{an|Clemont}} decided to have a battle where Froakie and Hawlucha battled against {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}. Ash commanded Hawlucha to use {{m|Karate Chop}} to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Mud Shot}} but Froakie used Water Pulse on Bunnelby, angering Hawlucha since Froakie, and not itself, had hit Bunnelby. The dispute later escalated causing them to be separated by Ash. In an attempt to diffuse the tension, Ash decided to try and train the two into using a new move called "Super Flying Cut". During this, Ash gets kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}} and both Froakie and Hawlucha get separated from the rest of the group. After finding [[Ash's hat]], the two resolved their differences and sought to find their trainer. After finding him, they battled Team Rocket, overcoming their Pokémon with their special move and blasting them off. Froakie and Hawlucha settled their argument and gave each other a fist bump, solidifying their new friendship.

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', Froakie had a "first-touch battle" against {{an|Tierno}}'s {{p|Squirtle}}. Froakie started off with a Water Pulse, but Squirtle dodged it easily. Ash then commanded Froakie to use Water Pulse again, but Squirtle was too fast. It dodged again and ran to Froakie. Squirtle touched Froakie, causing Froakie to lose.
[[File:Ash Frogadier.png|thumb|right|250px|As a Frogadier]]

In ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', Froakie was training with Ash and Pikachu until Bonnie noticed Sanpei in the water, and went to rescue him and his {{p|Greninja}}, who were previously attacked by [[Saizo]] and his {{p|Barbaracle}}. After thwarting another attack, the group decided to aid Sanpei in finding a mansion so he could deliver a secret document given to him by his mentor. After saving Clemont from falling via his Frubbles and then being separated from Clemont, Bonnie and {{an|Serena}} in a cave full of {{p|Golbat}}, Froakie and Greninja encountered Saizo once more in a rematch but neither their joint attacks or the involvement of Pikachu gave them the upper hand. After being trapped in some rocks by Barbaracle's {{m|Mud-Slap}}, which had also blinded Pikachu and Greninja, Froakie broke free and evolved into a Frogadier, managing to weaken the Collective Pokémon using its newly-learned Aerial Ace before Saizo fled the battle. After reaching the mansion it was revealed that Saizo was in fact Sanpei's mentor, who had been testing his student and that the document was actually blank. Frogadier and Greninja had a battle at the end of the episode, though the outcome is unknown.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Frogadier as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]]. Despite being at a type disadvantage, it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}} which had already defeated Fletchinder and Hawlucha. Frogadier used Water Pulse but this was dodged, it then used Double Team around Weepinbell, circling it, but Weepinbell used its hearing to sense the real Frogadier, using {{m|Grass Knot}} on it, tripping up Frogadier and removing the copies. Weepinbell used {{m|Razor Leaf}} but Frogadier countered with its Water Pulse. Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}} but Frogadier used its Frubbles to cover its mouth, preventing itself from becoming {{status|Poison|poisoned}}. It then used Double Team to circle Weepinbell again and it used {{m|Grass Knot}}, but this time Frogadier used Aerial Ace, destroying the Grass Knot and using the attack to defeat the Flycatcher Pokémon. It then went up against Ramos's last Pokémon, his {{p|Gogoat}}. Frogadier used Water Pulse which was cancelled by {{m|Vine Whip}}, it then used Double Team which was countered by Vine Whip destroying all the copies and hitting the real Frogadier but it recovered. Gogoat used {{m|Razor Leaf}} around itself, hiding itself, Frogadier destroyed the leaves with Aerial Ace, but Gogoat jumped and hit Frogadier with the Razor Leaf. It used Double Team which was destroyed by {{m|Leech Seed}}, it then hit Gogoat with Aerial Ace, but was hit with {{m|Horn Leech}}, dealing damage and having Gogoat recover some of the damage it took. It then used Leech Seed on Frogadier, draining Frogadier's health. Gogoat then used Razor Leaf, circling Frogadier and launching leaves at it, but Frogadier was able to deflect them with Aerial Ace. This made neither Ash nor Frogadier able to see Gogoat, then Ash remembered the advice that Ramos told him - that getting flustered would only make matters worse, and that if he kept a level head he'd be able to see the important things - and had Frogadier listen for the sounds of Gogoat's movements. It pushed through the Razor Leaf and did major damage with Aerial Ace before using Double Team. Though the Mount Pokémon took out the copies with Vine Whip, this gave Frogadier an opening. It hit Gogoat with Water Pulse and knocked it out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the {{badge|Plant}}.
[[File:Ash Frogadier Sawyer Grovyle.png|thumb|250px|left|Its rivalry with Sawyer's Grovyle, as a Frogadier]]
In ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]'', Ash used Frogadier and Hawlucha for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Sawyer]], where they went up against Sawyer's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. After Hawlucha and Bagon battled, Treecko used {{m|Leech Seed}} on Hawlucha which it managed to dodge. Bagon then tried hitting Hawlucha with {{m|Fire Fang}}, but it got blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. Later Frogadier used its speedy movements to dodge Treecko's {{m|Bullet Seed}}. As Treecko used another Bullet Seed on Frogadier, Frogadier seemingly disappeared just before the attack hit. It reappeared in the air and Treecko tried stopping Frogadier using Bullet Seed. Frogadier cut through the seeds using Cut repeatedly and defeated Treecko. Ash and Sawyer then prepared to resume their battle, but they got interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Frogadier as his third Pokémon in his three versus three battle against Sawyer. It went up against {{p|Treecko}}, despite the type-disadvantage. Frogadier hit Treecko with a super-effective speedy Aerial Ace, surprising Sawyer. Treecko then hit Frogadier with Bullet Seed. Treecko kept using Bullet Seed while moving, which Frogadier struggled to dodge. Treecko then used {{m|Agility}} in an attempt to outspeed it, but Frogadier was able to stop it by hitting Treecko with a Water Pulse. This caused Treecko to get angry and evolve into {{p|Grovyle}}, learning {{m|Leaf Blade}} in the process. Frogadier used Double Team, of which Leaf Blade destroyed the copies. This however left Grovyle open for a surprise Aerial Ace from behind by Frogadier. After dodging more Leaf Blades, Frogadier used Cut as Grovyle used Leaf Blade which cancelled each other out. Grovyle then used its jumping abilities to jump in the air and use Bullet Seed but it was countered by Water Pulse. This created smoke which allowed Frogadier to get into the air and counter attack with Water Pulse from behind, defeating the Wood Gecko Pokémon. After the battle, both Frogadier and Grovyle were impressed with the other's abilities and developed a rivalry with each other.

In ''[[XY091|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', it was used to battle {{OBP|Carrie|XY091}}'s {{p|Sigilyph}} and {{p|Sableye}} along with Pikachu. After it had hit Sableye with Water Pulse, it got hit by a {{m|Shadow Claw}}. It then countered Sableye's {{m|Power Gem}} with Water Pulse and then defeated Sableye with Aerial Ace. After the misunderstanding had been solved, the group followed [[Olympia]] to the [[Anistar Gym]]. There, Olympia revealed Frogadier's past and revealed it would gain great power.

In ''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Frogadier was used along with Talonflame in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Olympia]]'s two {{p|Meowstic}} at the Anistar Gym. After Olympia's Meowstic used a {{m|Helping Hand}}-boosted {{m|Future Sight}}, Frogadier and Talonflame headed in for the attack. Both Meowstic simply dodged the attacks and began levitating. Ash then had Frogadier attack the female Meowstic with Water Pulse. Water Pulse's damage, however, was reduced as the male used {{m|Light Screen}} to protect his partner from the attack. Frogadier then caught Talonflame, who was falling down after getting hit. Both Meowstic then fired off their {{m|Psyshock}}, which kept following their targets due to the female Meowstic's Ability {{a|Keen Eye}}, and were able to hit their opponents. As Frogadier and Talonflame stood up and were about to counterattack, wormholes appeared and Future Sight struck Talonflame, knocking it into Frogadier. Ash then came up with a strategy to have Pikachu keep track of the time it took for Future Sight to hit its mark. Ash then had Talonflame use {{m|Brave Bird}} and Frogadier use Double Team to cover Talonflame. After the female Meowstic wiped the clones out with {{m|Dark Pulse}}, its Dark Pulse was cancelled out by Frogadier's Cut, giving Talonflame the chance to hit her hard with Brave Bird. She, however, immediately recovered and launched a {{m|Thunder Wave}} at Talonflame, but Frogadier jumped in and took the attack, {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} it. Frogadier then aided Talonflame, who charged in for the attack, by blocking the Meowstic's Psyshock, giving Talonflame the chance to hit the male Meowstic hard. Ash then had Frogadier attack with Aerial Ace, but it was unable to execute it due to its paralysis, leaving it vulnerable to a Dark Pulse. After Future Sight was used again, Frogadier was carried by Talonflame and both charged towards the Meowstic. The {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon attacked with Psyshock and Dark Pulse, which kept following their marks again. Talonflame, however, led the attack towards the Meowstic and flew off at the last moment, causing them to get hit by their own attacks. Frogadier and Talonflame then grabbed onto the Meowstic. Thanks to Pikachu, they were able to let them go at the moment Future Sight was executed, causing it to hit Meowstic instead. It was then saved from Psyshock by Talonflame, who used {{m|Flame Charge}} to shield itself and Frogadier from Meowstic's attacks. As Talonflame knocked the female Meowstic out with Flame Charge, Frogadier prepared to defeat the male with Water Pulse. Due to its paralysis, however, it couldn't launch the attack, giving Meowstic the chance to fire off a Psyshock. Despite struggling to block the attack with the Water Pulse between its hands, Frogadier managed to overpower Psyshock, thanks to Ash's words of encouragement, and knocked Meowstic out. This gave Ash the victory, earning him the {{badge|Psychic}}.

In [[XY098]], Frogadier was seen training with Ash. It then met up with Sanpei and his Greninja again, who took the group to his hometown, the [[Ninja Village]]. Frogadier watched the battle between Sanpei's Greninja and [[Nihei]]'s {{p|Venusaur}} with great interest and was shocked when Greninja was beaten. It then followed Ash and his friends and saw the shrine dedicated to the Hero Greninja. When the village was attacked, Frogadier and Ash along with Sanpei and Greninja chased after the kidnappers of {{kal|Hanzō}}, the village elder, but were confronted by [[Heidayū]] and his {{p|Bisharp}}.
The attack on the village continued in [[XY099|the next episode]], in which Frogadier, along with Pikachu and Sanpei's Greninja were ready to face Heidayū's Bisharp. Bisharp easily overcame their combined efforts but was defeated by the returning Saizo and his Barbaracle.
[[File:Ash and Greninja.png|thumb|right|250px|As Ash-Greninja]]
Later Frogadier joined Pikachu and Sanpei's Greninja in a rematch with Bisharp, but still struggled against the Sword Blade Pokémon. While the three Pokémon struggled to stand from Bisharp's {{m|Snarl}}, Heidayū ordered Bisharp to finish Pikachu with {{m|Shadow Claw}}. At the last moment, Frogadier managed to get up and jump in front of Pikachu to protect him, causing it to evolve into a Greninja and learn {{m|Water Shuriken}}. Following its evolution, Greninja managed to pose a larger threat to Bisharp with its new powerful attack. Hearing Ash's words of encouragement, Greninja mysteriously transformed into a new form known as Ash-Greninja. With its new power, Greninja easily managed to knock Bisharp out with a powerful Cut before the torrent of water surrounding it dissipated and Greninja reverted to its normal form, leaving Ash confused over what had just happened. After the Ninja Army was defeated, Greninja bade Sanpei and his Greninja farewell as Ash and his friends left the village to continue their journey.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Froakie.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Froakie, with Ash]]
As a Froakie, it was a stubborn, picky Pokémon, displayed by the fact that it had several other Trainers that it refused to listen to, either forcing them to return it to Professor Sycamore or abandoning them and returning to the lab itself. It is also extremely similar to Ash personality wise, as it is not afraid to leap into danger regardless of its own safety and doesn't back down from a fight. It is clear that it recognizes these traits in Ash, hence why it was finally willing to accept being taken into Ash's wing. It also has a sense of honor, as demonstrated when it attacked {{AP|Fletchling}} just because it made {{an|Bonnie}} cry. In ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', it is shown to have a good judgement of character, as it became suspicious of Meowth when he pretended to side with it, Pikachu, and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} under a temporary truce. Froakie is prone to blushing when praised, as shown when being thanked by Bonnie in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'' and {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''. As shown in ''[[XY013|Kindergarden Chaos!]]'', Greninja as a Froakie gets embarrassed when losing in a bad way, such as when it lost because of Attract.
[[File:Ash and Frogadier.png|thumb|250px|As a Frogadier, with Ash]]
Since evolving into a Frogadier, its personality remains largely the same. It is still shown to be loyal to Ash, as shown when it hugged him after its victory in the Coumarine City Gym battle. Greninja is a responsible Pokémon that can take initiative to protect friends and allies. In ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]'', it volunteered to scout ahead to protect {{an|Serena}} and Chespin after they had gotten separated from the group. Greninja also appears to be good with younger Pokémon and children. As a Froakie, in addition to challenging Fletchling for making Bonnie cry, it was able to befriend the timid [[Randall]] during one of {{TRT}}'s schemes. As a Frogadier, it can be seen looking after {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} in ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'' while Ash and his friends were preparing gifts for their Pokémon. Greninja also seems to care deeply for its friends, as seen when it acted as bodyguard for Serena and Chespin in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]'', and protected the two from a wild {{p|Pangoro}}.

Greninja seems to appreciate and respect bravery and selflessness, and as such, aims to be so itself. This is first shown when it took a hit for Pikachu during Team Rocket's attack despite not knowing Pikachu or his Trainer, and then proceeded to help them both in combat. It respects those with these traits, as it does Ash. Greninja was impressed and surprised by Ash's willingness to put himself in danger to help a Garchomp that wasn't his Pokémon and barely knew, and admired this show of self sacrifice and selflessness to the point Frogadier went alongside Ash to face Garchomp. It also showed genuine concern for Ash's safety when Ash jumped off the Prism Tower. A lack of these traits in its previous Trainers may be what caused Greninja to leave them.

Greninja has been shown to enjoy battling, and seems to enjoy the opportunity to fight a strong opponent. Once recognizing Sawyer's Grovyle's strength, it developed a rivalry with it. It also seems to relish at both the thought, and the action of defeating a strong opponent, as seen when it grinned before fighting Sawyer's Grovyle, and defeating Grant's Onix.

==Moves used==
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=====Moves improvised=====
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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Froakie Frubble.png|150px]] [[File:Ash Frogadier Frubble.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''
| None
| None
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' '''Frubble''' (Japanese: '''ケロムース''' ''Keromousse'') is a physical characteristic of Froakie and Frogadier. It reaches into the bubbles on its neck, pulling out handfuls of bubbles and throwing them at its opponents much like an actual attack. This is used usually to subdue the opponents and strike them while they are distracted. It can also be used as a kind of adhesive or as a cleaning agent (as in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''). Frogadier can also use the frubbles to make a copy of itself (as in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'') and to prevent {{status|poisoning}} (as seen in ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]''). It was also used to make a chain in order to catch someone from falling and pull them to safety. (as seen in ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'' and ''[[XY085|A Legendary Photo Op!]]'')
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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Rock Tomb Climb.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''
| {{m|Rock Tomb}} and {{m|Double Team}}
| [[Grant]]'s {{p|Onix}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' '''Rock Tomb Climb''' (Japanese: '''がんせきふうじふうじ''' ''Rock Trap Trap'') was developed by Ash for his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]]. During the battle, Ash knew Froakie would be going up against the Gym Leader's {{p|Onix}} and its powerful {{m|Rock Tomb}}. To that end, Ash taught Froakie how to jump on the projectiles for momentum and use them to get close to Onix for powerful hits. Ash dubbed this technique 'Rock Tomb Climb'. This was inspired by events from ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]''.
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| ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]''
| {{m|Cut}} and {{m|Flying Press}}
| [[Ash's Hawlucha]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' '''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') When {{AP|Hawlucha}} and Froakie were not getting along, Ash came up with an idea where Hawlucha and Froakie could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets on Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use {{m|Cut}} on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.
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=====Ash-Greninja=====
Shortly after evolving into Greninja, through its strong bond with Ash, he can call upon a unique type of [[Evolution]] similar to [[Mega Evolution]], where it takes on a appearance resembling its trainer and being covered in a water veil. Its full capabilities are unknown, but it appears to give a significant boost in speed and power.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Froakie M17 manga.png|thumb|left|120px|Ash's Froakie in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
[[File:Ash Frogadier M18 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Frogadier in ''{{ma|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Greninja appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}} as a Froakie.

It reappeared as a Frogadier in ''{{ma|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa}}''.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Frogadier Water Pulse M18 manga.png|Using Water Pulse}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa (manga)|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

==Trivia==
* With Froakie, this is the first time that Ash catches a [[starter Pokémon]] as his first Pokémon in a [[region]].
** Greninja is also the first of Ash's first regional catches that is not a {{2t|Normal|Flying}} dual-type since {{AP|Heracross}}, as well as the first one that is incapable of flying.
* Greninja is Ash's first Pokémon to be owned by more than one Trainer before him.
* In the dub of ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', it was implied by Ash that Greninja is male, by calling it a "he".
* Greninja is the first {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]] to have ever [[Evolution|evolved]] under Ash's ownership.
** Greninja is also the first fully evolved Water-type starter Pokémon owned by a main character.
** As a Froakie, Greninja was also Ash's first Water type to evolve under his ownership since ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', 777 episodes earlier, when {{p|Krabby}} evolved into {{AP|Kingler}}.
** Greninja is also Ash's first Water-type to have evolved twice.
* Greninja is the first of Ash's starter Pokémon to have its Egg revealed on-screen.
** It is also the first Pokémon owned by a main character in the anime to have evolved twice after hatching from an Egg.
* In the original Japanese version of [[XY097]], Frogadier, as a Froakie in a dream, spoke in archaic Japanese, a trope common among ninjas in modern Japanese fiction.
* When Greninja evolved from Frogadier in [[XY099]], it evolved in a similar situation to when it evolved from Froakie in ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', with [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Sanpei]]'s Greninja already hit by the enemy and were laying down in defeat.
** The episode in which Frogadier evolved into Greninja aired in Japan almost exactly a year after the episode in which it evolved from Froakie to Frogadier (364 days later, one day shy of being a full year).

==In other languages==
''Ash-Greninja''
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The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

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'''The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''戦慄のミラージュポケモン''' ''The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon'', officially ''Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon'' in Japan) is a special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in the United States on April 29, 2006, and was broadcast as streaming video from the TV Tokyo ''Anitele'' website from October 13 to October 31, 2006.

According to [[The Pokémon Company International]], the company wanted to give a special to American fans for [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Pokémon's 10th anniversary]]. The special was the first aired appearance of the English dub's [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|new voice actors]]. In Japan, the special was aired as a trial of delivering animated episodes over broadband.<ref>[http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/ir/pdf/1198207068.pdf ポケモン10周年記念特別アニメ「戦慄のミラージュポケモン」アメリカ発日本未公開アニメをブロードバンドで無料配信！]</ref>

In the special, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} are invited to the mansion of [[Dr. Yung]], a Pokémon {{tc|scientist}} who has developed a machine to create Pokémon. However, he is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger who wishes to use the system to produce Pokémon with absolutely no weaknesses, and is enraged by the sudden presence of {{p|Mew}}.

==Blurb==

The story of "The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon" centers on a Pokémon scientist who has developed a new Mirage System to resurrect extinct Pokémon. Ash, May, Max, and Brock show up at the Mirage Mansion for a demonstration of this new machine, only to witness the kidnapping of the scientist! Then a mysterious stranger appears and claims that the machine can actually create Pokémon without weaknesses. It’s up to Ash and company to preserve the natural balance of the Pokémon world. Catch Misty, Professor Oak, Mew, and all your favorite Pokémon friends in this action-packed special.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon poster.png|thumb|left|230px|English poster]]
Ash is rereading his letter, inviting him to Dr. Yung's lab, to Brock, May, and Max. When he gets there, he is shocked to see Misty and Professor Oak. Dr. Yung appears, and shows them a few [[mirage Pokémon]]. He invites Misty to {{pkmn|battle}} one. Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} against a mirage {{p|Aggron}}. She is shocked that Staryu's most powerful attacks don't even make it blink. Staryu goes out quickly. Ash begins to battle when an {{p|Armaldo}} suddenly locks up. Yung's Mirage Pokémon System has mysteriously locked up! The controller explodes in his hands, and a handful of [[legendary Pokémon]] appear. A stranger, calling himself ''Mirage Master'', uses the system he has just hijacked to his advantage, kidnapping Professor Oak and Dr. Yung. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} cannot get back inside because a bunch of mirage Pokémon stand just inside.

Oak, in the custody of Mirage Master, demands to know where Dr. Yung is. Mirage Master ignores his query, and demands the password to Professor Oak's research lab. Oak refuses while a {{p|Mew}} flies in. Professor Oak is greeting it when Mew is attacked. The Professor demands to know why Mirage Master did that. The Mirage Master says that Mew was a failed creation, and he tells Mew to leave.

Ash, Misty, Brock, May, and Max formulate a plan. Ash and Misty will sneak in through the moat, Brock will alert [[Officer Jenny]] (with the intention of receiving a candlelight dinner for two), and May and Max will wait in case Ash and Misty get in trouble. They split up. Ash and Misty use {{AP|Corphish}} and Staryu to get in.

{{TRT}}, after the Mirage System Plans, are looking around. They attempt to burst through a door, only to have it hit them in the noses! Ash and Misty walk through, Team Rocket does the {{motto}}, thereby wasting enough time for Mirage Master to check the camera and send in mirage Pokémon. Team Rocket escapes, Ash, Misty, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are held by two mirage {{p|Machamp}} and a mirage {{p|Ursaring}}. As the three are being carried, Ash sees Mew appear again, and Pikachu uses {{m|Thunder}}. Some various things are blown up, including a wall, signaling to May and Max. May goes in, and tells Max to wait. Pikachu frees all of them, Misty falls over the edge of the bridge, and Pikachu is recaptured, leaving Ash and Mew. Mew is suddenly trapped by a force field, and Ash manages to get Mew free. Ash discovers that Mew is a mirage Pokémon.

Pikachu is in a fearsome-looking device. Professor Oak asks what the Mirage Master is doing. Mirage Master says he will extract Pokémon data from Pikachu's memory, and that this would not be needed if Oak was cooperative. Pikachu contorts with pain. He looks at the picture displaying Pikachu's memory. {{p|Lugia}}... {{p|Entei}}... {{p|Celebi}}... {{p|Latios}}... {{p|Latias}}... These are all rare Pokémon Pikachu has seen. Oak cannot stand the look of Pikachu, and enters in the password: {{game|Red and Green|s|REDGREEN}}. Suddenly, Mirage Master has the ability to download information from places around the world. {{Tracey}} and {{pkmn|Professor}}s {{prof|Elm}} and {{prof|Birch}} stare at computers in their labs, while [[Nurse Joy]] deals with problems at the [[Pokémon Center]].

"You have to believe me, Officer!" Brock pleads to Officer Jenny. "We need to go to Professor Yung's lab for a candlelight dinner... I mean-" Nurse Joy flickers onto the officer's computer. She tells the officer that someone is downloading massive amounts of Pokémon data. Brock tells her about Mirage Master, and they leave.

Misty is hanging onto the edge of a bridge. She suddenly loses her grip, and May appears in the nick of time to save her. They go upstairs. Ash and Mew are there already, and the process of creating the Pokémon finishes in a flash of light. A mirage Mewtwo emerges. He attacks them, and they run. Outside of the boundaries of the Mirage System, the heroes think they are safe. Then, missiles are launched from the towers, and they expand the system! Mewtwo and Mirage Master emerge. Mirage Entei, Articuno, and Zapdos suddenly appear. Oak correctly guesses the identity of the Mirage Master. Mirage Master removes his mask, revealing Dr. Yung! Oak reveals that when Mirage Master first appeared, he was a hologram, and that Yung was expelled from the Pokémon Institute for his research, deemed disrespectful to Pokémon. Yung's Mewtwo and Ash and company battle. Yung is about to obliterate Pikachu when Mew takes the blow. Mew then is absorbed into the Mirage System. Yung says "good riddance," and Mewtwo absorbs the entire Mirage System database. Ash is enraged that Mew is called a failed creation, and the attack begins anew.

Team Rocket is blown away in this fight. Pikachu is about to be killed when Mew holds Mewtwo back! Ash orders Pikachu to perform {{m|Volt Tackle}}, and Mewtwo is destroyed, as are Mew and the System. The fortress is now aflame, and Yung retreats inside. The police are searching, as are firefighters, but they cannot find him yet. The gang discusses what happened, and agree that Mew was far more than just data and certainly not a 'flawed specimen' as Yung believed.

==Major events==
* [[Misty's Staryu]] is revealed to know {{m|Bubble Beam}}.
* {{an|Professor Oak}} is revealed to own a {{p|Dragonite}}.

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Dr. Yung]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{Tracey}} (cameo)
* [[Professor Elm]] (cameo)
* [[Professor Birch]] (cameo)
* Police
* Firefighters

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Misty|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{an|Professor Oak}}'s)
* {{p|Lugia}} ([[Lugia (M02)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Entei}} ([[Entei (M03)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Celebi}} ([[Celebi (M04)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latias}} ([[Latias (M05)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latios}} ([[Latios (M05)|stock footage]])

====Mirage Pokémon====
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Omastar}}
* {{p|Kabutops}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Houndoom}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Mightyena}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Armaldo}}
* {{p|Absol}}
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (×2)
* {{p|Lileep}} (flashback)
* {{p|Cradily}} (flashback)
* {{p|Anorith}} (flashback)
* {{p|Unown}} (G; flashback)
* {{p|Kabuto}} (flashback)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (flashback)
* {{p|Arcanine}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Tropius}} (Mewtwo's hand, ×2)
* {{p|Arbok}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Walrein}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Mewtwo's body)

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Hoso}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (redub)|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (first dub)|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Hoso|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Bill Rogers|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Hoso|May (anime)|disp=May|Michele Knotz|Haruka|KAORI|ハルカ|KAORI}}
{{cast|Hoso|Max|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Masato|Fushigi Yamada|マサト|山田ふしぎ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Professor Oak (anime)|disp=Professor Oak|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Dr. Okido|Unshō Ishizuka|オーキド博士|石塚運昇}}
{{cast|Hoso|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Michele Knotz|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Hoso|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|James|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Hoso|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Dr. Yung|Billy Regan|Dr. Yung|Hidenobu Kiuchi|ドクター・ユング|木内秀信}}
{{cast|Hoso|Nurse Joy|Michele Knotz|Joy|Yuriko Yamaguchi|ジョーイ|山口由里子}}
{{cast|Hoso|Officer Jenny|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Misty's Staryu|disp=Staryu|Shin'ichirō Miki|Hitodeman|Shin'ichirō Miki|ヒトデマン|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Hoso|May's Squirtle|disp=Squirtle|Michele Knotz|Zenigame|Tomoe Hanba|ゼニガメ|半場友恵}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash's Corphish|disp=Corphish|Bill Rogers|Heigani|Katsuyuki Konishi|ヘイガニ|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|May's Blaziken|disp=Combusken|Bill Rogers|Wakasyamo|Chinami Nishimura|ワカシャモ|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|Mew (Pokémon)|disp=Mew|Satomi Kōrogi|Mew|Satomi Kōrogi|ミュウ|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Mewtwo (Pokémon)|disp=Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|ミュウツー|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Staff==
{{Episodestaffheader|colorscheme=Hoso|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|戦慄のミラージュポケモン|The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon}}
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* {{r|田尻智}}
* {{r|増田順一}}
* {{r|杉森建}}
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* 田尻智
* 増田順一
* 杉森建
{{Episodestaffbody|Production supervisor|スーパーバイザー|石原恒和}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation supervisor|アニメーション監修|小田部羊一}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Executive producers|エグゼクティブプロデューサー}}
* {{r|陣内弘之}}
* {{r|久保雅一}}
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* 陣内弘之
* 久保雅一
{{Episodestaffbody|Executive producer|総監督|湯山邦彦}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director|監督|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation producer|アニメーションプロデューサー|神田修吉}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Music|音楽|宮崎慎二}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Sound recording director|音響監督|三間雅文}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Producer|プロデューサー|盛武源}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Screenplay|脚本|藤田伸三}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Storyboard|絵コンテ|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Assistant directors|演出}}
* {{r|荻原露光}}
* {{r|津田義三}}
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* 荻原露光
* 津田義三
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督}}
* {{r|井ノ上ユウ子}}
* {{r|佐藤和巳}}
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* 井ノ上ユウ子
* 佐藤和巳
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / assistant executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督補}}
* {{r|一石小百合}}
* {{r|松原徳弘}}
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* 一石小百合
* 松原徳弘
{{Episodestaffbody|Character design|キャラクターデザイン|山田俊也}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Animation directors|作画監督}}
* {{r|西城隆詞}}
* {{r|渡辺章}}
* {{r|高橋直樹}}
* {{r|川口弘明}}
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* 西城隆詞
* 渡辺章
* 高橋直樹
* 川口弘明
{{Episodestaffbody|Color keys|色彩設計|吉野記通}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Colorist / ink & paint checker|色彩定／仕上検査}}
* {{r|木幡美雪}}
* {{r|大塚奈津子}}
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* 木幡美雪
* 大塚奈津子
{{Episodestaffbody|Art director|美術監督|武藤正敏}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director of photography|撮影監督|白井久男}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI producer|CGIプロデューサー|坂美佐子}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI director|CGI監督|小林雅士}}
{{Episodestaffbody|3D CGI|3D CGI|OLMデジタル}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Editor|編集|辺見俊夫}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
* {{r|青木森一}}
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* 一之瀬剛
* 青木森一
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
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* 一之瀬剛
{{Episodestaffbody|Audio production|音響制作|HALF H・P STUDIO}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Production|制作|小学館プロダクション}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation production|アニメーション制作|オー・エル・エム小板橋司}}
|}

===USA production===
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|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Executive producer
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* [[Akira Chiba]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Producer
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* Larry Juris (for [[TAJ Productions]])
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Assistant producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Maya Nakamura ([[Pokémon USA]])
* Kaori Brand ([[Pokémon USA]])
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Director
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Armen Mazlumian]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Creative Director
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Chris Brixley
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script adaptation
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Carter Cathcart]]
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Adaptation consultant
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* C.J. Cathcart
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script translation
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Z Pang America
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video editor
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* B. Scott Dempsey
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video formatting
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* Chromavision
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! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Support staff
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* [[Katherine Fang]]
* John Hershberger
* Phaedra Kaufman
* Kristina Naudus
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon logo.png|thumb|200px|Logo]]
* This was the first Pokémon anime feature to air in the United States earlier than in Japan.
** The second time this happened was later that same year when ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate]]'' premiered in the United States six months before the Japanese version aired.
* All the music used in the special was originally used in the Japanese movies and series. 4Kids mostly used its own, American-composed music for the series.
* This is the first time [[Michele Knotz]] plays {{an|Misty}}. She would not appear again in the role until ''[[BW116|Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', about seven years later.
* The scenes of Pikachu's memories of Lugia, Entei, Celebi, Latias, and Latios come from their respective movie appearances.
** Lugia: ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
** Entei: ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
** Celebi: ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''
** Latios and Latias: ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''
*** The one movie from the original series not shown in Pikachu's memories is ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' due to the fact that everyone's memories of that event were erased by {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} at the end of that film.
* The password for Oak's lab, "REDGREEN", is a reference to the original pair of Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
* The copyright notice on the Japanese version reads ''© 2006 Pokémon USA, Inc./ShoPro. © 2006 Pokémon. © 1995 - 2006 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc.'' Some of the U.S. production credits were also included.
* It is difficult to say whether this episode chronologically occurs before or after ''[[EP147|Sweet Baby James]]'', because neither [[James's Chimecho]] or {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} is present in this episode.

===Errors===
* [[Max]] states that {{p|Aggron}} cannot use {{m|Thunder Wave}}, but it is able to legitimately learn the move via [[Move Tutor]] in {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}, as well as in {{XD}}. Aggron can also learn Thunder Wave via [[TM73]] in later generations.
* When the Mirage {{p|Houndoom}} sends {{TRT}} blasting off, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s voice is heard, but only the trio are seen.
* The footage of Pikachu's memory of ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' is of {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} being chased by the Pokémon hunter, which he did not witness.
* As the missiles are launching out of Dr. Yung's castle, Mewtwo and the Mirage Master can be seen standing outside the gate. They are then shown exiting the building a few scenes later. Not only is this a continuity error, but Mewtwo could not have stepped through the gate without the Mirage Field having been deployed.
* In the English version, when Dr. Yung removes his mask after being revealed as the Mirage Master, he briefly continues speaking with a distorted voice after removing the mask. This is not the case in the Japanese version.
* Due to a perspective error, the wreckage of the castle gate that impedes Oak from apprehending Yung seems to fall from empty sky off-screen. The rubble is later shown in a more accurate position beneath the gate arch.

===Dub edits===
====Redub edits====
A redubbed version, with the newer voices and the others improved, is included on the bonus DVD of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

The original opening used the rap section of ''{{so|Pokémon Go!}}'', while the redub opening used a different section of the song and a different animation. The redub then played the original rap opening as an ending theme during the credits, but without the original animation.

There are a few dialogue changes, as listed below.

=====Dub dialogue changes=====
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! Character
! Time index
! English TV version
! English DVD version
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Misty}}
| 2:04
| I guess that means the doctor might be suffering from a little writer's cramp.
| The doctor might be suffering from a little writer's cramp.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Brock}}
| 12:12
| If so, that's that. Bye! Yahoo!
| So that's that! Bye! Yahoo!
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Ash}}
| style="background:#fff" | 29:15
| style="background:#fff" | Mirage Master is Dr. Yung?
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Mr. Mirage is Dr. Yung?
|}

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FDBB99|bordercolor=FD7F4F
|nl={{tt|Het Meesterbrein van de Illusie-Pokémon|The Mastermind of the Mirage Pokémon}}
|fi={{tt|Mirage-Pokémonien herra|The master of the mirage Pokémon}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le maitre des mirages|The master of the mirages}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Mentor do Pokémon Miragem|The Master of the Pokémon Mirages}}
|es_eu={{tt|Pokémon: El Maestro Espejismo|Pokémon: The Mirage Master}}
|es_la={{tt|Pokémon: Mente Maestra|Pokémon: Mastermind}}
|ko=전율의 미라주 포켓몬
}}

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}
 
{{Recastcontroversy}}
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{{Project Anime notice}}

{{DEFAULTSORT: Mastermind of the Mirage Pokémon, The}}
[[Category:Side-story episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shinzō Fujita]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Masamitsu Hidaka]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple assistant directors]]
[[Category:Episodes by one-time directors]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes by one-time animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Akira Watanabe]]

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[[fr:Le Maître des mirages]]
[[it:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]

Talk:Ash's Greninja

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Rikeo:

Talk:Ash's Sceptile

2015-12-12T05:32:15Z

Rikeo: /* Protection */ I didn't notice, it's already semi-protected

how was ashs sceptile confirmed to be a male??[[User:Ritchie|Ritchie]]
:I guess the whole Meganium thing. I don't recall a gender being said. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:40, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Well it was in love with a FEMALE Meganium so it must eb male. plus I could swear Nurse Joy called it a he.
[[User:ShinyMedicham]]
::I'm sorry, but when was the Meganium confirmed female? --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:45, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

----

Quick Attack was first used in 'Tail With a Twist', against Seviper toward the end of the episode. A full 13 episodes before the one listed. --[[User:Seriin|Seriin]] 18:12, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

== The image isn't very lovely.. ==

You can see a Cartoon Network bar about to pop up.. {{unsigned|JasonTongRulz}}
:I believe that would be a Pokedex, not a Cartoon Network bar. Anyway, please sign your comments with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>), thanks. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 20:20, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
::Oops, sorry, I forgot --[[User:JasonTongRulz|♪ Jason Tong ♪]] 04:15, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

"Treecko was the first of Ash's Pokémon not to know any moves of its type upon capture" What about Ash's Heracross? It didn't know any bug type moves until Megahorn in EP269 or fighting moves until Focus Punch in DP183.--[[User:Burgundy|Burgundy]] 19:38, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
:It seems that people don't do research before adding trivia. If it's the first one they ''remember'' then they add it. I've removed the incorrect trivia point. Nice spotting though, it's been there for months. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:28, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

== 4th ==

It looks like Sceptile is the 4th non-legendary pokemon in the anime that beat a legendary one, in this case Darkrai. Fancy adding this fact to the trivia soon? [[User:Gengarzilla|Gengarzilla]] 13:42, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
:But did Sceptile defeat Darkrai one-on-one? Charizard, Pikachu, and Buneary all did it without any aid. Sceptile came in after Heracross, Torkoal, and Gible already had their shots at it.--[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 15:25, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

== Gender male ==

He a male since fell in love with nurse joy magium and the other grass/flying pokemon was in love with her as well. Male--[[User:Terryberry94|Terryberry94]] ([[User talk:Terryberry94|talk]]) 05:10, 28 July 2014 (UTC)

== Iron Tail? ==

Is it possible, that as a Treecko, Sceptile knew {{m|Iron Tail}}? The reason I ask is because the animation for Treecko using {{m|Pound}} is similar to the animation of Pikachu when he uses Iron Tail. [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 01:55, 1 October 2014 (UTC)
:Not really, all those times Treecko used Pound, Ash commanded it to use the move. The same applies with Pikachu with Iron Tail. Moves could have similar animations. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 03:01, 1 October 2014 (UTC)
:: Oh. I just thought about it and noticed the similarity/similarities. [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 19:11, 9 December 2014 (UTC)

==Mega Evolution==
There is a Mega Sceptile in the XY&Z poster, should we have evidence of Ash's Sceptile gaining a Sceptilite.[[User:Jskylinegtr|Jskylinegtr]] ([[User talk:Jskylinegtr|talk]]) 07:59, 21 September 2015 (UTC)
:It could be anyone from Sawyer's to Alain's, so that isn't defninte. Speculate on the forums, please. --[[User:BlisseyandtheAquaJets|BlisseyandtheAquaJets]] ([[User talk:BlisseyandtheAquaJets|talk]]) 08:25, 21 September 2015 (UTC)

== Protection ==

Why is this still protected? We know it's Sawyer's future Sceptile that will receive the Mega Evolution. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:15, 9 November 2015 (UTC)

:Well, the protection, can be for both, but Sawyer will get it first [[User:Jskylinegtr|Jskylinegtr]] ([[User talk:Jskylinegtr|talk]]) 03:50, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

::Is there any evidence Ash's Sceptile would Mega-Evolve? <strike>If so, this will need protection again.</strike> --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:17, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Ash's Gekkouga

2015-12-12T05:27:20Z

Rikeo: Redirected page to Ash's Greninja

#REDIRECT [[Ash's Greninja]]

Talk:Ash's Sceptile

2015-12-12T05:17:52Z

Rikeo: /* Protection */

how was ashs sceptile confirmed to be a male??[[User:Ritchie|Ritchie]]
:I guess the whole Meganium thing. I don't recall a gender being said. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:40, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Well it was in love with a FEMALE Meganium so it must eb male. plus I could swear Nurse Joy called it a he.
[[User:ShinyMedicham]]
::I'm sorry, but when was the Meganium confirmed female? --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:45, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

----

Quick Attack was first used in 'Tail With a Twist', against Seviper toward the end of the episode. A full 13 episodes before the one listed. --[[User:Seriin|Seriin]] 18:12, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

== The image isn't very lovely.. ==

You can see a Cartoon Network bar about to pop up.. {{unsigned|JasonTongRulz}}
:I believe that would be a Pokedex, not a Cartoon Network bar. Anyway, please sign your comments with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>), thanks. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 20:20, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
::Oops, sorry, I forgot --[[User:JasonTongRulz|♪ Jason Tong ♪]] 04:15, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

"Treecko was the first of Ash's Pokémon not to know any moves of its type upon capture" What about Ash's Heracross? It didn't know any bug type moves until Megahorn in EP269 or fighting moves until Focus Punch in DP183.--[[User:Burgundy|Burgundy]] 19:38, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
:It seems that people don't do research before adding trivia. If it's the first one they ''remember'' then they add it. I've removed the incorrect trivia point. Nice spotting though, it's been there for months. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:28, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

== 4th ==

It looks like Sceptile is the 4th non-legendary pokemon in the anime that beat a legendary one, in this case Darkrai. Fancy adding this fact to the trivia soon? [[User:Gengarzilla|Gengarzilla]] 13:42, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
:But did Sceptile defeat Darkrai one-on-one? Charizard, Pikachu, and Buneary all did it without any aid. Sceptile came in after Heracross, Torkoal, and Gible already had their shots at it.--[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 15:25, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

== Gender male ==

He a male since fell in love with nurse joy magium and the other grass/flying pokemon was in love with her as well. Male--[[User:Terryberry94|Terryberry94]] ([[User talk:Terryberry94|talk]]) 05:10, 28 July 2014 (UTC)

== Iron Tail? ==

Is it possible, that as a Treecko, Sceptile knew {{m|Iron Tail}}? The reason I ask is because the animation for Treecko using {{m|Pound}} is similar to the animation of Pikachu when he uses Iron Tail. [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 01:55, 1 October 2014 (UTC)
:Not really, all those times Treecko used Pound, Ash commanded it to use the move. The same applies with Pikachu with Iron Tail. Moves could have similar animations. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 03:01, 1 October 2014 (UTC)
:: Oh. I just thought about it and noticed the similarity/similarities. [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 19:11, 9 December 2014 (UTC)

==Mega Evolution==
There is a Mega Sceptile in the XY&Z poster, should we have evidence of Ash's Sceptile gaining a Sceptilite.[[User:Jskylinegtr|Jskylinegtr]] ([[User talk:Jskylinegtr|talk]]) 07:59, 21 September 2015 (UTC)
:It could be anyone from Sawyer's to Alain's, so that isn't defninte. Speculate on the forums, please. --[[User:BlisseyandtheAquaJets|BlisseyandtheAquaJets]] ([[User talk:BlisseyandtheAquaJets|talk]]) 08:25, 21 September 2015 (UTC)

== Protection ==

Why is this still protected? We know it's Sawyer's future Sceptile that will receive the Mega Evolution. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:15, 9 November 2015 (UTC)

:Well, the protection, can be for both, but Sawyer will get it first [[User:Jskylinegtr|Jskylinegtr]] ([[User talk:Jskylinegtr|talk]]) 03:50, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

::Is there any evidence Ash's Sceptile would Mega-Evolve? If so, this will need protection again. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:17, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Talk:Clemont's Chespin

2015-12-12T05:05:57Z

Rikeo:

==Same Chespin ==

Japanese is not my forte....but was it confirmed that this is the same Chespin that was presented to Serena when she choose her first Pokémon? --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 23:16, 14 December 2013 (UTC)

I know its late and you probably already know, but no, it was not. [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 15:17, 13 July 2014 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Chespin is the first regional Grass-type starter to be owned by a main character other than Ash. Does this mean within that regeon because {{an|May}} had {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}}
--[[User:Ditto51|Ditto51/Tom]] ([[User_Talk:Ditto51|My Talk Page]]) 16:29, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
:Yes, it means within that region. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 19:26, 16 December 2013 (UTC)

== Gender ==

Should we say he male since he fell in love the female fennken on tv and shown to like mimic Ash Hawlucha stand and his owner as well. That show to be male. --[[User:Terryberry94|Terryberry94]] ([[User talk:Terryberry94|talk]]) 05:02, 28 July 2014 (UTC)

:Falling in love with a Pokémon of a particular gender and mimicking a specific Pokémon are not strong enough proof that a Pokémon is male or female. We need to have the characters state Chespin's gender before we add it to the article. [[User:Uncle Edit|He's here! The one and only...Uncle Edit!]] ([[User talk:Uncle Edit|talk]]) 21:15, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

::I'm sorry but this is really just nitpicking at this point. Chespin is male, he fell in love with a Female Meowstic(who can't have any sort of gender debate because she is point blank female). The anime has no mention of gay pokemon anywhere and it's a kid show so this a character has to say it thing isn't needed in this case, yes in other cases it is needed but Meowstic was a female, this can't be debated.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] ([[User talk:1rkhachatryan|talk]]) 06:02, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
:::It is Bulbapedia policy that we do not assume the gender of a Pokémon based on the gender of something it has been attracted to, unless it is via a move or ability such as {{m|Attract}} or {{a|Cute Charm}}. - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''-''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] - 06:19, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

::::And in most cases I agree with that, however if a pokemon has a confirmed gender(as Meowstic does) and the pokemon(Chespin) knew it was a female the whole time as it can't be male, it's not the same thing. In this case, it's not an assumption of gender, as Meowstic can only be one or the other.

::::If a pokemon falls for a confirmed female pokemon, it is male and vice versa. The key word is confirmed her as just acting feminine isn't the same thing(Purrlion).[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] ([[User talk:1rkhachatryan|talk]]) 07:19, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
:::::Not remotely the case. You're completely assuming that Pokémon can only be attracted to the opposite gender, despite nothing official ever stating such. It's Bulbapedia's stance that we do not assume that Pokémon are only straight, thus we do not assume genders based on non-move/ability inflicted attraction. - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''-''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] - 07:34, 4 October 2014 (UTC)

Are you seriously suggesting that there are gay pokemon?? Really?? On a kids show?? The show barely recognizes straight love and you're suggesting gay love?? That is just grasping right there. The closest we ever got to that is Mijumaru falling for a Purrloin pretending to be a girl but even that his gender was confirmed. Like I said, Meowstic can't pretend to be anything other then a girl.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] ([[User talk:1rkhachatryan|talk]]) 09:06, 6 October 2014 (UTC)
:How about Chespin itself? How do you know it's not a very masculine female? You're too focused on the Meowstic but not even bothering to think if Chespin could be female. --[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:35, 6 October 2014 (UTC)

Are you seriously suggesting that Chespin is a lesbian right now?? Show me at least one other pokemon who is confirmed gay or lesbian and you might have a point but until it is just ridiculous speculation. There are no gay or lesbian characters in a kids cartoon for gods sake. They rarely even mention straight relationships let alone gay ones.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] ([[User talk:1rkhachatryan|talk]]) 09:03, 10 October 2014 (UTC)

:I'm going to have to ask for this discussion to end. This is our policy and it's been this way for the longest time. Even if they are serious hints dropped we cannot do anything until A) Attract happens or B) a speaking character mentions the Pokémon's gender. That's just the way it is. There is nothing speculative about leaving something as ambiguous. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 09:45, 10 October 2014 (UTC)

== Chespin Gender XY051 ==

I noticed in XY051, Clemont said "I'll leave him to you" about halfway through the episode when Bonnie asked if Chespin wanted to learn how to dance too, does this mean anything with regards to Chespin's gender? [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 20:17, 14 December 2014 (UTC)
:If it was the dubbed version, it'd mean nothing, but since the episode in question has yet to be dubbed, I'd call that pretty conclusive, personally. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 20:10, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

== Gluttonous Chespin pic wanted ==

Can someone upload a picture of Chespin being gluttonous to add to his page, please? --[[User:PKMNAdventurer|PKMNAdventurer]] ([[User talk:PKMNAdventurer|talk]]) 06:56, 25 December 2014 (UTC)
:[[File:Carrie Chespin.png|200px]] I found this picture in Bulbapedia. Is this picture ok to use in Chespin's page? --[[User:PKMNAdventurer|PKMNAdventurer]] ([[User talk:PKMNAdventurer|talk]]) 01:52, 29 December 2014 (UTC)

== Trivia Mark II ==
Should it be trivia that Chespin is the only kalos starter not to evolve as well as not to have battled it's fully evolved form.--[[User:Ovidkid|Ovidkid]] ([[User talk:Ovidkid|talk]]) 22:11, 12 March 2015 (UTC)
:The series is far from over. What you're suggesting is like a doctor saying someone is dead while he's still breathing. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 22:53, 12 March 2015 (UTC)
::Their have been a few recent hints that it might evolve at some point in the future [[User:LuigiRobs14|LR14]] ([[User talk:LuigiRobs14|talk]]) 23:29, 16 August 2015 (UTC)
:::What kind of hints?[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 01:52, 14 September 2015 (UTC)
::::Their have been merchandise focusing on Ash and his friends Pokémon and instead of Chespin their is a Quilladin shown, its a similar case to when Serena's Pancham was first revealed. [[User:LuigiRobs14|LR14]] ([[User talk:LuigiRobs14|talk]]) 14:45, 22 September 2015 (UTC)

== Possible evolution? ==

The Japanese episode title of XY094 contains Quilladin. Could this be a possible evolution? (Wait till XY093 airs in Japan. We can check the ending credits then.) [[User:1234567890Number|1234567890Number]] ([[User talk:1234567890Number|talk]]) 10:43, 8 October 2015 (UTC)
: The episode summary says that it's a wild one, so no, it is not evolving [[User:Upratik 12|Pratik_12]] '' [[User talk:Upratik 12|Talk]]'' 10:44, 8 October 2015 (UTC)

== Chespin Gender XY097==
In the dream Chespin uses the masculine "boku" to refer to itself. Does this make it male for sure? {{unsigned|Gatogirl}}
:I'm not certain exactly how this would be decided, but for the sake of completeness, how does Braixen (as a Delphox) refer to itself? With a feminine form (I don't speak Japanese, not even sure what that would be)? [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 23:07, 7 December 2015 (UTC)
::Braixen, as a Delphox, consistently uses the pronoun "watashi" when referring to herself. I can barely speak a word of Japanese myself, let alone understand what characters are saying when I watch Japanese episodes unsubbed, but pronouns are one of the few things I've picked up, and "watashi" seems to be a feminine pronoun. (copied from [[Talk:Clemont's Bunnelby]] for completeness)[[User:ThroningErmine8|ThroningErmine8]] ([[User talk:ThroningErmine8|talk]]) 23:25, 7 December 2015 (UTC)
:::Gender pronouns are not used for confirming genders. --[[User:Rikeo|'''リック''']][[Special:Contributions/Rikeo|'''EO''']] [[User talk:Rikeo|(メッセージ)]] 05:05, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

User talk:Mid-kid

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XY100

2015-12-05T20:53:02Z

Rikeo:

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(Japanese: '''忍者村決戦！ゲコガシラ対キリキザン！！''' ''Decisive Battle in the Ninja Village! {{tt|Gekogashira|Frogadier}} VS {{tt|Kirikizan|Bisharp}}!!'') is the 99th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 898th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on December 10, 2015.
{{spoilers}}


==Plot==

==Major events==




===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====



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

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]


* [[Sanpei]]
* [[Ippei]]
* [[Nihei]]
* [[Saizo]]
* {{kal|Hanzō}}
* {{kal|Shinobu}}
* [[Kagetomo]]
* [[Heidayū]]
* Assassin
* Ninjas
* Ninja Army

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}})











* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Sanpei]]'s)
* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Ippei]]'s)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Nihei]]'s)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Kagetomo]]'s)
* {{p|Bisharp}} (Assassin's)
* {{p|Greninja}} 
* {{p|Zygarde}} ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|Zygarde Core]]; [[Puni-chan]])
* {{p|Liepard}}

==Trivia==


===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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[[Category:XY series episodes|099]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|898]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a legendary Pokémon appears|898]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shinzō Fujita|898]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Masakatsu Iijima|898]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Shigeru Ueda|898]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura|898]]


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XY098

2015-11-30T01:08:10Z

Rikeo: They pretty much chose to evolve and devolve themselves in their dreams.

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(Japanese: '''ピカチュウ、プニちゃんの夢を見る！''' ''Pikachu, Dreams of Puni-chan!'') is the 97th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 896th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 26, 2015.
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==Plot==

==Major events==

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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Zygarde}} (Complete Forme)

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Chesnaught}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY097.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===


[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Darkrai}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}}; dream)
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Diggersby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}; devolves in dream)
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}}; evolves in dream)
* {{p|Chesnaught}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}}; dream)
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Delphox}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}}; dream)
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}}; evolves in dream)
* {{p|Pangoro}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}}; dream)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core and Complete}}; [[Puni-chan]]) (Zygarde Complete Forme in dream)
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Mareep}} (multiple; dream)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Pikachu V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Pikachu for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: ''Pokémon Unbelievable'' featuring {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Cresselia}}.
** This is the first time a previously featured Poké TV program is used, albeit on a different subject.
* Meowth and Pikachu read the title card for this episode.
* [[Nihei]], [[Sanpei]] and [[Ippei]] narrate the preview for the [[XY098|next episode]].
===Errors===
* When Pikachu and Meowth are running from Fiery Ghost figure, Puni-Chan disappears from Pikachu's back.
* In the dream after [[Serena's Braixen]] (as a Delphox) uses Flamethrower, the ribbon on her wand disappears.
* In one scene, a part of James's eyes are the same color as the background.

===Dub edits===


==In other languages==

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Ash's Greninja

2015-11-29T20:35:31Z

Rikeo: /* Trivia */ This should make it less confusing.

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'''Ash's Frogadier''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲコガシラ''' ''Satoshi's Gekogashira'') is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} obtained in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
====As a Pokémon available for use at Professor Sycamore's lab====
[[File:Ash Froakie Egg.png|thumb|left|250px|Froakie's Egg]]
Frogadier's early life was first seen in a flashback in ''[[XY091|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]''. Frogadier hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} and lived its life alongside other Froakie in a pond under [[Professor Sycamore]]'s care. While the other Froakie spent their time playing and dancing, it spent most of its time away from others training itself. Due to this, it was seen as a disturbance to the group and was attacked. A [[Nurse Joy]] healed Froakie and gave it to Sycamore to be given away as a [[starter Pokémon]], new Pokémon [[Pokémon Trainer]]s could choose. It then learned that it could only get strong with a Trainer it trusted and became very selective of its Trainer. Because of this, Froakie had gone through several Trainers, but came back either from leaving them or being returned for being [[Obedience|disobedient]].

It first saw Ash when he was kicked out of the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''. It continued to observe the gang until {{TRT}} intervened in Ash and {{an|Clemont}}'s friendly Pokémon battle. It volunteered to help out by successfully using its Frubbles to counter [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], but ended up receiving quite a bit of damage during the encounter. Ash then decided to take it to Professor Sycamore's lab, where it was treated and restored to full health. Upon asking about his Trainer, the Professor told Ash that his Trainer had called to give Froakie back.

[[File:Ash Froakie hood.png|thumb|250px|Froakie covered in a hood of bubbles]]
Later on, Team Rocket attempted to use a ring-type device against Froakie, but the lab's {{p|Garchomp}} got caught in the middle instead, causing her to go on a rampage after the machine malfunctioned. Ash, along with his {{AP|Pikachu}} and newly befriended Froakie, headed out to rescue Garchomp. In order to prevent her from falling down the Prism Tower, Froakie used its Frubbles on Garchomp's feet and Pikachu broke the device using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

While leaving Professor Sycamore's laboratory the next day, Froakie threw a chunk of its Frubbles in Ash's face in order to get his attention. It was standing alongside a [[Poké Ball]] on the floor in front of it, expressing its desire to join his party. Froakie then happily pressed the Poké Ball's button and was {{pkmn2|caught}}.

====With Ash====
[[File:Ash Froakie.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Froakie]]
In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Froakie was introduced to {{an|Professor Oak}}, who was fascinated by the Bubble Frog Pokémon. For most of the trip on {{rt|4|Kalos}}, Froakie was seen outside of its Poké Ball. After a wild {{AP|Fletchling}} took a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was going to give to a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, Froakie stubbornly attempted to fight Fletchling, only to lose. After Ash learned that it was only trying to get payback at Fletchling for making Bonnie sad, Ash and Froakie challenged Fletchling to one final battle, by climbing the rocks to match Fletchling's speed, although it escaped from Ash's Poké Ball once, it later defeated it, which ended in both its defeat and catch.

In ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', Froakie battled {{an|Penelope}}'s {{p|Sylveon}} but lost due to it being infatuated by Sylveon's {{m|Attract}}. Froakie was embarrassed for a while afterwards but it helped defeat {{TRT}} and earned the trust of [[Randall]] in the process.

In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]'', Froakie battled [[Sanpei]]'s {{p|Frogadier}} and was easily defeated by its evolved form's powerful {{m|Quick Attack}}. This caused Ash to want to teach Froakie Quick Attack with help of Sanpei. After lots of training Froakie still wasn't able to perfect Quick Attack. Suddenly Team Rocket attacked the group and caught Pikachu and Frogadier. Thanks to its training, Froakie managed to learn Double Team and used it to free Pikachu and Frogadier and blasted them off along with Frogadier using a double Water Pulse.

In ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'', Froakie, in order to save itself and a {{p|Skrelp}} from a whirlpool, jumped on boxes and debris to escape from the whirlpool and reach safety. This gave Ash the idea for the Rock Tomb Climb.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Froakie as his first Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]], Froakie went up against his {{p|Onix}}, Froakie launched a Water Pulse whilst Onix used {{m|Flash Cannon}}, with only Flash Cannon hitting. Froakie tried to get close to Onix to climb up its body but Grant anticipated this and he had the Rock Snake Pokémon use {{m|Rock Polish}} to increase its {{stat|Speed}}, Ash had a plan though and had Froakie use Double Team to circle Onix. Onix then used its signature move, {{m|Rock Tomb}} to destroy the copies but Froakie and its copies jumped, although the copies were destroyed, Froakie climbed up the rocks using the technique Ash called Rock Tomb Climb, after reaching the top, Froakie used Water Pulse dealing major damage, after dodging an {{m|Iron Tail}}, it climbed up Onix's large body and defeated it with Water Pulse. It then went up against Grant's last Pokémon, {{p|Tyrunt}}, Froakie immediately used Double Team and Tyrunt used Rock Tomb, but both Froakie and his copies were able to jump on the rocks and they launched a barrage of Bubble attacks. However the Royal Heir Pokémon jumped high and used {{m|Draco Meteor}}, destroying the copies and knocking out Froakie.

In ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', Froakie was used to battle a wild {{AP|Hawlucha}} Ash had befriended when he did not want to use Pikachu. Due to Hawlucha's aerial mobility and speed it easily dodged Froakie's Water Pulse, but Froakie then used Double Team to counter Hawlucha's {{m|High Jump Kick}} causing it to miss and cause Hawlucha recoil damage. Froakie then climbed rocks in an attempt to match Hawlucha's aerial speed but failed, this caused Froakie to fall in the water. Afterwards it used a Double Team - Pound combination in an attempt to hit Hawlucha, but Hawlucha used its speed and climbed up the tree and dodged the attacks, after landing on the ground, Hawlucha used {{m|Flying Press}}, which Froakie countered with Pound at the last minute causing a collision which knocked out both Pokémon. This ended the battle in a draw. Later Froakie was seen when Ash caught Hawlucha.

Froakie would later conflict with Hawlucha in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]''. In the wake of learning Cut, Ash and {{an|Clemont}} decided to have a battle where Froakie and Hawlucha battled against {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}. Ash commanded Hawlucha to use {{m|Karate Chop}} to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Mud Shot}} but Froakie used Water Pulse on Bunnelby, angering Hawlucha since Froakie, and not itself, had hit Bunnelby. The dispute later escalated causing them to be separated by Ash. In an attempt to diffuse the tension, Ash decided to try and train the two into using a new move called "Super Flying Cut". During this, Ash gets kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}} and both Froakie and Hawlucha get separated from the rest of the group. After finding [[Ash's hat]], the two resolved their differences and sought to find their trainer. After finding him, they battled Team Rocket, overcoming their Pokémon with their special move and blasting them off. Froakie and Hawlucha settled their argument and gave each other a fist bump, solidifying their new friendship.

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', Froakie had a "first-touch battle" against {{an|Tierno}}'s {{p|Squirtle}}. Froakie started off with a Water Pulse, but Squirtle dodged it easily. Ash then commanded Froakie to use Water Pulse again, but Squirtle was too fast. It dodged again and ran to Froakie. Squirtle touched Froakie, causing Froakie to lose.

In ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', Froakie was training with Ash and Pikachu until Bonnie noticed Sanpei in the water, and went to rescue him and his {{p|Greninja}}, who were previously attacked by [[Saizo]] and his {{p|Barbaracle}}. After thwarting another attack, the group decided to aid Sanpei in finding a mansion so he could deliver a secret document given to him by his mentor. After saving Clemont from falling via his Frubbles and then being separated from Clemont, Bonnie and {{an|Serena}} in a cave full of {{p|Golbat}}, Froakie and Greninja encountered Saizo once more in a rematch but neither their joint attacks or the involvement of Pikachu gave them the upper hand. After being trapped in some rocks by Barbaracle's {{m|Mud-Slap}}, which had also blinded Pikachu and Greninja, Froakie broke free and evolved into a Frogadier, managing to weaken the Collective Pokémon using its newly-learned Aerial Ace before Saizo fled the battle. After reaching the mansion it was revealed that Saizo was in fact Sanpei's mentor, who had been testing his student and that the document was actually blank. Frogadier and Greninja had a battle at the end of the episode, though the outcome is unknown.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Frogadier as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]]. Despite being at a type disadvantage, it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}} which had already defeated Fletchinder and Hawlucha. Frogadier used Water Pulse but this was dodged, it then used Double Team around Weepinbell, circling it, but Weepinbell used its hearing to sense the real Frogadier, using {{m|Grass Knot}} on it, tripping up Frogadier and removing the copies. Weepinbell used {{m|Razor Leaf}} but Frogadier countered with its Water Pulse. Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}} but Frogadier used its Frubbles to cover its mouth, preventing itself from becoming {{status|Poison|poisoned}}. It then used Double Team to circle Weepinbell again and it used {{m|Grass Knot}}, but this time Frogadier used Aerial Ace, destroying the Grass Knot and using the attack to defeat the Flycatcher Pokémon. It then went up against Ramos's last Pokémon, his {{p|Gogoat}}. Frogadier used Water Pulse which was cancelled by {{m|Vine Whip}}, it then used Double Team which was countered by Vine Whip destroying all the copies and hitting the real Frogadier but it recovered. Gogoat used {{m|Razor Leaf}} around itself, hiding itself, Frogadier destroyed the leaves with Aerial Ace, but Gogoat jumped and hit Frogadier with the Razor Leaf. It used Double Team which was destroyed by {{m|Leech Seed}}, it then hit Gogoat with Aerial Ace, but was hit with {{m|Horn Leech}}, dealing damage and having Gogoat recover some of the damage it took. It then used Leech Seed on Frogadier, draining Frogadier's health. Gogoat then used Razor Leaf, circling Frogadier and launching leaves at it, but Frogadier was able to deflect them with Aerial Ace. This made neither Ash nor Frogadier able to see Gogoat, then Ash remembered the advice that Ramos told him - that getting flustered would only make matters worse, and that if he kept a level head he'd be able to see the important things - and had Frogadier listen for the sounds of Gogoat's movements. It pushed through the Razor Leaf and did major damage with Aerial Ace before using Double Team. Though the Mount Pokémon took out the copies with Vine Whip, this gave Frogadier an opening. It hit Gogoat with Water Pulse and knocked it out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the {{badge|Plant}}.
[[File:Ash Frogadier Sawyer Grovyle.png|thumb|250px|left|Frogadier's rivalry with Sawyer's Grovyle]]
In ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]'', Ash used Frogadier and Hawlucha for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Sawyer]], where they went up against Sawyer's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. After Hawlucha and Bagon battled, Treecko used {{m|Leech Seed}} on Hawlucha which it managed to dodge. Bagon then tried hitting Hawlucha with {{m|Fire Fang}}, but it got blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. Later Frogadier used its speedy movements to dodge Treecko's {{m|Bullet Seed}}. As Treecko used another Bullet Seed on Frogadier, Frogadier seemingly disappeared just before the attack hit. It reappeared in the air and Treecko tried stopping Frogadier using Bullet Seed. Frogadier cut through the seeds using Cut repeatedly and defeated Treecko. Ash and Sawyer then prepared to resume their battle, but they got interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Frogadier as his third Pokémon in his three versus three battle against Sawyer. It went up against {{p|Treecko}}, despite the type-disadvantage. Frogadier hit Treecko with a super-effective speedy Aerial Ace, surprising Sawyer. Treecko then hit Frogadier with Bullet Seed. Treecko kept using Bullet Seed while moving, which Frogadier struggled to dodge. Treecko then used {{m|Agility}} in an attempt to outspeed it, but Frogadier was able to stop it by hitting Treecko with a Water Pulse. This caused Treecko to get angry and evolve into {{p|Grovyle}}, learning {{m|Leaf Blade}} in the process. Frogadier used Double Team, of which Leaf Blade destroyed the copies. This however left Grovyle open for a surprise Aerial Ace from behind by Frogadier. After dodging more Leaf Blades, Frogadier used Cut as Grovyle used Leaf Blade which cancelled each other out. Grovyle then used its jumping abilities to jump in the air and use Bullet Seed but it was countered by Water Pulse. This created smoke which allowed Frogadier to get into the air and counter attack with Water Pulse from behind, defeating the Wood Gecko Pokémon. After the battle, both Frogadier and Grovyle were impressed with the other's abilities and developed a rivalry with each other.

In ''[[XY091|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', it was used to battle {{OBP|Carrie|XY091}}'s {{p|Sigilyph}} and {{p|Sableye}} along with Pikachu. After it had hit Sableye with Water Pulse, it got hit by a {{m|Shadow Claw}}. It then countered Sableye's {{m|Power Gem}} with Water Pulse and then defeated Sableye with Aerial Ace. After the misunderstanding had been solved, the group followed [[Olympia]] to the [[Anistar Gym]]. There, Olympia revealed Frogadier's past and revealed it would gain great power.

In ''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Frogadier was used along with Talonflame in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Olympia]]'s two {{p|Meowstic}} at the Anistar Gym. After Olympia's Meowstic used a {{m|Helping Hand}}-boosted {{m|Future Sight}}, Frogadier and Talonflame headed in for the attack. Both Meowstic simply dodged the attacks and began levitating. Ash then had Frogadier attack the female Meowstic with Water Pulse. Water Pulse's damage, however, was reduced as the male used {{m|Light Screen}} to protect his partner from the attack. Frogadier then caught Talonflame, who was falling down after getting hit. Both Meowstic then fired off their {{m|Psyshock}}, which kept following their targets due to the female Meowstic's Ability {{a|Keen Eye}}, and were able to hit their opponents. As Frogadier and Talonflame stood up and were about to counterattack, wormholes appeared and Future Sight struck Talonflame, knocking it into Frogadier. Ash then came up with a strategy to have Pikachu keep track of the time it took for Future Sight to hit its mark. Ash then had Talonflame use Brave Bird and Frogadier use Double Team to cover Talonflame. After the female Meowstic wiped the clones out with {{m|Dark Pulse}}, its Dark Pulse was cancelled out by Frogadier's Cut, giving Talonflame the chance to hit her hard with Brave Bird. She, however, immediately recovered and launched a {{m|Thunder Wave}} at Talonflame, but Frogadier jumped in and took the attack, {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} it. Frogadier then aided Talonflame, who charged in for the attack, by blocking the Meowstic's Psyshock, giving Talonflame the chance to hit the male Meowstic hard. Ash then had Frogadier attack with Aerial Ace, but it was unable to execute it due to its paralysis, leaving it vulnerable to a Dark Pulse. After Future Sight was used again, Frogadier was carried by Talonflame and both charged towards the Meowstic. The {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon attacked with Psyshock and Dark Pulse, which kept following their marks again. Talonflame, however, led the attack towards the Meowstic and flew off at the last moment, causing them to get hit by their own attacks. Frogadier and Talonflame then grabbed onto the Meowstic. Thanks to Pikachu, they were able to let them go at the moment Future Sight was executed, causing it to hit Meowstic instead. It was then saved from Psyshock by Talonflame, who used Flame Charge to shield itself and Frogadier from Meowstic's attacks. As Talonflame knocked the female Meowstic out with Flame Charge, Frogadier prepared to defeat the male with Water Pulse. Due to its paralysis, however, it couldn't launch the attack, giving Meowstic the chance to fire off a Psyshock. Despite struggling to block the attack with the Water Pulse between its hands, Frogadier managed to overpower Psyshock, thanks to Ash's words of encouragement, and knocked Meowstic out. This gave Ash the victory, earning him the {{badge|Psychic}}.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Froakie.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Froakie, with Ash]]
As a Froakie, it was a stubborn, picky Pokémon, displayed by the fact that it had several other Trainers that it refused to listen to, either forcing them to return it to Professor Sycamore or abandoning them and returning to the lab itself. It is also extremely similar to Ash personality wise, as it is not afraid to leap into danger regardless of its own safety and doesn't back down from a fight. It is clear that it recognizes these traits in Ash, hence why it was finally willing to accept being taken into Ash's wing. It also has a sense of honor, as demonstrated when it attacked {{AP|Fletchling}} just because it made {{an|Bonnie}} cry. In ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', it is shown to have a good judgement of character, as it became suspicious of Meowth when he pretended to side with it, Pikachu, and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} under a temporary truce. Froakie is prone to blushing when praised, as shown when being thanked by Bonnie in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'' and {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''. As shown in ''[[XY013|Kindergarden Chaos!]]'', Frogadier as a Froakie gets embarrassed when losing in a bad way, such as when it lost because of Attract.
[[File:Ash and Frogadier.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Frogadier]]
Since evolving into a Frogadier, its personality remains largely the same. It is still shown to be loyal to Ash, as shown when it hugged him after its victory in the Coumarine City Gym battle. Frogadier is a responsible Pokémon that can take initiative to protect friends and allies. In ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]'', it volunteered to scout ahead to protect {{an|Serena}} and Chespin after they had gotten separated from the group. Frogadier also appears to be good with younger Pokémon and children. As a Froakie, in addition to challenging Fletchling for making Bonnie cry, it was able to befriend the timid [[Randall]] during one of {{TRT}}'s schemes. As a Frogadier, it can be seen looking after {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} in ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'' while Ash and his friends were preparing gifts for their Pokémon. Frogadier also seems to care deeply for its friends, as seen when it acted as bodyguard for Serena and Chespin in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]'', and protected the two from a wild {{p|Pangoro}}.

Frogadier seems to appreciate and respect bravery and selflessness, and as such, aims to be so itself. This is first shown when it took a hit for Pikachu during Team Rocket's attack despite not knowing Pikachu or his Trainer, and then proceeded to help them both in combat. It respects those with these traits, as it does Ash. Frogadier was impressed and surprised by Ash's willingness to put himself in danger to help a Garchomp that wasn't his Pokémon and barely knew, and admired this show of self sacrifice and selflessness to the point Frogadier went alongside Ash to face Garchomp. It also showed genuine concern for Ash's safety when Ash jumped of the Prism Tower. A lack of these traits in its previous Trainers may be what caused Frogadier to leave them.

Frogadier has been shown to enjoy battling, and seems to enjoy the opportunity to fight a strong opponent. Once recognizing Sawyer's Grovyle's strength, it developed a rivalry with it. It also seems to relish at both the thought, and the action of defeating a strong opponent, as seen when it grinned before fighting Sawyer's Grovyle, and defeating Grant's Onix.

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!|rec=yes}}
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=====Moves improvised=====
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| ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' '''Frubble''' (Japanese: '''ケロムース''' ''Keromousse'') is a physical characteristic of Froakie and Frogadier. It reaches into the bubbles on its neck, pulling out handfuls of bubbles and throwing them at its opponents much like an actual attack. This is used usually to subdue the opponents and strike them while they are distracted. It can also be used as a kind of adhesive or as a cleaning agent (as in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''). Frogadier can also use the frubbles to make a copy of itself (as in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'') and to prevent {{status|poisoning}} (as seen in ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]''). It was also used to make a chain in order to catch someone from falling and pull them to safety. (as seen in ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'' and ''[[XY085|A Legendary Photo Op!]]'')
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Rock Tomb Climb.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''
| {{m|Rock Tomb}} and {{m|Double Team}}
| [[Grant]]'s {{p|Onix}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' '''Rock Tomb Climb''' (Japanese: '''がんせきふうじふうじ''' ''Rock Trap Trap'') was developed by Ash for his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]]. During the battle, Ash knew Froakie would be going up against the Gym Leader's {{p|Onix}} and its powerful {{m|Rock Tomb}}. To that end, Ash taught Froakie how to jump on the projectiles for momentum and use them to get close to Onix for powerful hits. Ash dubbed this technique 'Rock Tomb Climb'. This was inspired by events from ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Froakie Super Flying Cut.png|150px]][[File:Hawlucha Super Flying Cut.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]''
| {{m|Cut}} and {{m|Flying Press}}
| [[Ash's Hawlucha]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' '''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') When {{AP|Hawlucha}} and Froakie were not getting along, Ash came up with an idea where Hawlucha and Froakie could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets on Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use {{m|Cut}} on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Froakie M17 manga.png|thumb|left|120px|Ash's Froakie in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
[[File:Ash Frogadier M18 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Frogadier in ''{{ma|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Frogadier appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}} as a Froakie.

It reappeared as a Frogadier in ''{{ma|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa}}''.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Frogadier Water Pulse M18 manga.png|Using Water Pulse}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa (manga)|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

==Trivia==
* With Froakie, this is the first time that Ash catches a [[starter Pokémon]] as his first Pokémon in a [[region]].
** Frogadier is also Ash's first regional catch that is not a {{2t|Normal|Flying}} dual-type since {{AP|Heracross}}, as well as the first one that is incapable of flying.
* Frogadier is Ash's first Pokémon to be owned by more than one Trainer before him.
* In the dub of ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', it was implied by Ash that Frogadier is male, by calling it a "he".
* Frogadier is the first {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]] to have ever [[Evolution|evolved]] under Ash's ownership.
** As a Froakie, Frogadier was also Ash's first Water type to evolve under his ownership since ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', 777 episodes earlier, when {{p|Krabby}} evolved into {{AP|Kingler}}.
* Frogadier is Ash's first starter Pokémon to have its history revealed from when it hatched from an Egg.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Froakie|Frogadier}}
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{{Ash's Pokémon|water}} 
{{Anime Pokémon|water}} 
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[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Frogadier]]
[[Category:Anime Pokémon hatched from Eggs]]

[[de:Ashs Amphizel]]
[[fr:Croâporal de Sacha]]
[[it:Frogadier di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのゲコガシラ]]
[[pl:Frogadier Asha]]
[[zh:小智的呱头蛙]]

Poké TV

2015-11-29T20:23:33Z

Rikeo: Main focus was Darkrai. And that piece of trivia is redundant.

[[File:PokeTV.png|250px|thumb|Flipping through programs in PokéTV's segment]]
'''Poké TV''' (Japanese: '''ポケTV''' ''POKéTV'') is a segment that occurs after the ending of the [[XY series|XY & Z saga]] {{pkmn|anime}}, featuring programs about [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]]. This replaces [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]] starting from [[XY093]].

The segment starts off by switching through channels until one is chosen for the episode. Each segment features a Pokémon from whatever program while {{p|Pikachu}} has a program of its own.

Some episodes also feature extra scenes from the episode and clips from previous seasons.

==List of programs==
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|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Program Title Card}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Caption}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episode}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Featuring}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Screenshot}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Description}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokeTV Pikachu Program.png|250px]]
| I LOVE ピカチュウ! ''I Love Pikachu!''
| [[XY093]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokeTV Pikachu Funny Faces.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokeTV Pikachu Imitating.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Pikachu}} and a Pikachu imitating {{p|Wobbuffet}} in "Pikachu's Funny Faces".
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokeTV Pokemon Love Program.png|250px]]
| ポケラブ TV ''Poké Love TV''
| [[XY094]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Eeveelutions.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokeTV Extra Scene.png|250px]]
| Features the [[Eeveelution]]s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokeTV 24hr Program.png|250px]]
| ポケモン 24時! ''Pokémon 24 Hours!''
| [[XY095]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokeTV NurseJoyPokemon.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokeTV Extra Scene2.png|250px]]
| Features [[Nurse Joy]] and her Pokémon and the [[Pokémon Center|Pokémon Centers]]' helping Pokémon in the different [[Region|regions]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Pokémon Unbelievable Program.png|250px]]
| ポケモンアンビリーバボー ''Pokémon Unbelievable''
| [[XY096]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Meowstic.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Extra Scene3.png|250px]]
| Features [[gender differences]] of Pokémon in the [[Kalos]] region, specifically {{p|Meowstic}} and {{p|Pyroar}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Pokémon Unbelievable Program.png|250px]]
| ポケモンアンビリーバボー ''Pokémon Unbelievable''
| [[XY097]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Darkrai.png|250px]]
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokéTV Extra Scene4.png|250px]]
| Features {{p|Darkrai}}.
|}

==Trivia==

[[Category: Anime]]

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2015-11-29T20:17:56Z

Rikeo: I forgot something

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User talk:ThroningErmine8

2015-11-29T20:17:13Z

Rikeo:

Pokémon Center lady

2015-11-25T06:58:27Z

Rikeo: That's what the title is currently.

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color=B03010 |
corecolor={{power color light}} |
bordercolor=E84828 |
name=Pokémon Center nurse |
jname=ポケモンセンターナース |
tmname=Pokémon Center nurse |
slogan=no |
image=Nurse.png |
size=200px |
caption=Ken Sugimori artwork from the TCG |
gender=Female |
hometown=Various |
region=[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Orre]], [[Sevii Islands]] |
relatives=Unknown |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|V}}, {{gen|VI}}|
games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black, White|s}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black 2, White 2|s 2}}, {{pkmn|X and Y|X, Y}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}|
leader=no |
anime=counterpart |
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epnum=EP002|
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The '''Pokémon Center nurse''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンターナース''' ''Pokémon Center nurse'') is an operator of a [[Pokémon Center]]. In Generations {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}}, they are also referred to as '''receptionists''' (Japanese: '''{{j|うけつけのねーちゃん}}''' ''reception lady''). They facilitate the restoration of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to full {{stat|HP|health}}, and usually provide this basic service free of charge.

In the main {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Nurse Joy]] take the role of the Pokémon Center nurses.

==In the games==
{{Split|Pokémon Center operator|section}}
{{Incomplete|section|Check receptionist and attendant titles in Gens IV-VI, if any}}
[[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|thumb|256px|The receptionist as seen on the Generation I cover of [[Pokémon Journal]]]]

[[File:PokeCenter receptionist FRLG.png|thumb|The receptionist heals the player's Pokémon]]
A Pokémon Center Nurse operates every Pokémon Center in the [[Pokémon games]], usually standing behind the counter and beside a machine which is able to heal the [[player]]'s Pokémon to full health.

In {{game|Yellow}}, the Nurses appear under a different overworld sprite that better matches the official artwork of the time but which also bears a resemblance to the {{pkmn|anime}}'s [[Nurse Joy]]. They are also all accompanied by {{p|Chansey}} like Nurse Joy.

In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, a nurse named '''Casey''' (Japanese: '''メディ''' ''Medi'') participates in {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s with a {{p|Chansey}} nicknamed ''Pinky''.

{{Pokémon/4/Contest
|game=Diamond
|ndex=113
|pokemon=Chansey
|nickname=Pinky
|type1=Normal
|level=?
|gender=female
|move1=Healing Wish|move1cat=Cute
|move2=Fling|move2cat=Tough|move2app=1
|move3=Minimize|move3cat=Cute|move3app=2
|move4=Double-Edge|move4cat=Tough
}}

In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, the player character's [[Mom|mother]] used to be a nurse, outright stated by her during a [[Xtransceiver]] conversation. She has mentioned working at [[Nimbasa City]] and is implied to have worked at [[Mistralton City]].

====Appearance====
{{Incomplete|section|Gen VI model}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:Nurse Joy OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse II OD.png]]
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse FRLG OD.png]]
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| {{color2|fff|Generation II|Gen II}} {{color2|fff|Fuchsia City|(Fuchsia)}}
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===Quotes===
====Red, Blue, and Yellow====
:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>!''
:''We heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> back to perfect health!''
:...
:''Ok. We'll need your <sc>Pokémon</sc>.''
:...
:''Thank you! Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are fighting fit!''
:''We hope to see you again!''

====Gold, Silver, and Crystal====
'''If it's [[morning]]:'''
:''Good morning!''
'''If it's [[day]]:'''
:''Hello!''
'''If it's [[night]]:'''
:''Good evening! You're out late.''
The rest is as follows:
:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>.''
:''We can heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to perfect health.''
:''Shall we heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
:...
:''Ok, may I see your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are fully healed.''
:''We hope to see you again.''

'''When first spoken to with a [[Pokérus]]-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon [[party]]:'''
:''Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> appear to have tiny life forms stuck to them. Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are healthy and seem to be fine. But we can't tell you anything more at a <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>.''

'''[[Pokémon Communication Center]]'''
:''Hello!''
:''This is the POKéMON COMMUNICATION CENTER--or the POKéCOM CENTER.''
:''We can heal your POKéMON to perfect health.''
:''Shall we heal your POKéMON?
::'''YES:'''
:::''Ok, may I see your POKéMON?
:::...
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''Your POKéMON are fully healed.''
:::''We hope to see you again.''
::'''NO:'''
:::''We hope to see you again.''

====Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald====
:''Hello, and welcome to the <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>.''
:''We restore your tired <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?''
:...
:''Okay, I'll take your <sc>Pokémon</sc> for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''We've restored your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.''
:''We hope to see you again!''

'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
:''Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> may be infected with <sc>Pokérus</sc>. Little is known about the <sc>Pokérus</sc> except that they are microscopic life-forms that attach to <sc>Pokémon</sc>. While infected, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are said to grow exceptionally well.''

====FireRed and LeafGreen====
:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>!''
:''Would you like me to heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> back to perfect health?''
:...
:''Okay, I'll take your <sc>Pokémon</sc> for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting. We've restored your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.
:''We hope to see you again!''

====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
'''If it's morning:'''
:''Good morning! Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
'''If it's day or night:'''
:''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
The rest is as follows:
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:...
:''OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:''We hope to see you again!''
'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
:''Your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus. Little is known about the Pokérus except that they are microscopic life-forms that attach to Pokémon. While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.''

====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
'''Before obtaining 4 [[Trainer stars]]:
:''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:...
:''OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:''Please, come back again any time!''

'''After obtaining 4 Trainer stars:'''
:'''Introduction (First time)'''
::''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
::''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
::''Would you like to...''
::''Th-that Trainer Card!''
::''That wonderful shade! And all those stars!''
::''I've seen several Trainers with Violet Trainer Cards up to now...''
::''But you're the first to top them with that impressive Trainer Card.''
::''Please, <PLAYER>, may I please heal your Pokémon?''
::...

:'''Introduction (Second and subsequent times):'''
::''Great to see you, <PLAYER>!''
::''You want the usual right?''
::...

:'''Post-introduction:'''
::''I will be pleased to take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
::...
::''Thank you for waiting.''
::''We hope to see you again!''

====Black, White, Black 2, and White 2====
{{incomplete|section|Quotes in [[Black Tower]] and [[White Treehollow]]}}
'''If it's morning:'''
:''Good morning! Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
'''If it's day or night:'''
:''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
'''After obtaining a certain number of Trainer stars:'''
:''Great to see you, <PLAYER>!
:''You want the usual, right?
'''If it's the player's birthday:'''
:''Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
:''Hey! Is today your birthday?''
::'''Yes''': ''Happy birthday!''
:::''Please keep visiting the Pokémon Center for many years to come.''
:::''Now, would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
::'''No''': ''It isn't? Oh, I must have been confused.''
:::''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
The rest is as follows:
:...
:''OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:''We hope to see you again!''
'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
:''Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus. Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon. While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.''

====X and Y====
{{incomplete|section}}
'''If it's evening or night:'''
:''Good evening! Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
::'''Yes''':
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''No''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''

'''If it's the player's birthday:'''
*Upon entering Pokémon Center:
:'''''Happy birthday to you, <player>!'''''
:''Many happy returns, <player>! I hope this will be a wonderful year for you!''
*If player talks to the Nurse:
:''Happy birthday!''
:''Please keep visiting the Pokémon Center for many years to come!''
:''Now, would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:'''Yes''':
::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
::''Thank you for waiting.''
::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
::''We hope to see you again!''
:'''No''':
::''We hope to see you again!''

'''If encountered in the Battle Maison'''
*If player talks to the Nurse:
:''Huh? Do you want me to restore your Pokémon's health?''
:''...Listen. As you can see, I'm taking a day off today.''
:''Once I leave the Pokémon Center, I'm an ordinary girl, OK?''
:''I'm quite stressed out from work. Today, I'm letting the stress out by watching battles.''
:''When I go back to work, I'll do my job, so please leave me alone today, OK?''

'''After obtaining a Gold Trainer Card:'''
:'''First time:'''
::''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
::''Here we restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
::''Would you like to...''
::''Th-that Trainer Card!''
::''That wonderful shade! That sparkle!''
::''I've seen several Trainers with Silver Trainer Cards already...''
::''But you're the first to top them with that impressive Trainer Card.''
::''Oh, <player>, may I please heal your Pokémon?''
::'''Yes''':
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''No''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''

:'''Second and subsequent times:'''
::''Great to see you, <player>!''
::''You want the usual, right?''
::'''Yes''':
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''No''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''

'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
:''Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.''
:''Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon.''
:''While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.''

====Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire====
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'''If it's evening or night:'''
:''Good evening! Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
::'''Yes''':
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''No''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''

'''If it's the player's birthday:'''
*Upon entering Pokémon Center:
:''Happy birthday to you, <player>! It's your special day!''
:''I'm wishing from the bottom of my heart that this will be a wonderful year for you!''
*If player talks to the Nurse:
:''Happy birthday!''
:''Please keep visiting the Pokémon Center for many years to come!''
:''Now, would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:'''Yes''':
::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
::''Thank you for waiting.''
::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
::''We hope to see you again!''
:'''No''':
::''We hope to see you again!''

'''If encountered on Route 121'''
*If player talks to the Nurse:
:''I am a wandering Pokémon Center employee.''
:''Why don't I take care of your Pokémon's ills in a flash?''
:''I took care of all that ailed your Pokémon in a flash!''
*If the party is fully healed:
:''I am a wandering Pokémon Center employee.''
:''Your Pokémon seem to be doing just fine, don't they?''

'''If encountered in the Battle Maison'''
*If player talks to the Nurse:
:''Wha— You want me to restore your Pokémon's health?''
:''Honestly, you people! Can ye not see I'm off duty?''
:''Do I look like I've got a device to heal ye tucked in my skirt pocket?''
:''The Pokémon Center I work at never gives me a day off!''
:''This is my first time off in 20 days. Leave me in peace, can ye?''

'''After obtaining a Gold Trainer Card:'''
:'''First time'''
::''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.
::''Here we restore your tired Pokémon to full health.
::''Would you like to...
::''Th-that Trainer Card!
::''That wonderful shade! That sparkle!
::''I've seen several Trainers with Silver Trainer Cards already...
::''But you're the first to top them all with that impressive Trainer Card.
::''Oh, <player>, may I please heal your Pokémon?''
::'''Yes''':
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''No''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''

:'''Second and subsequent times:'''
::''Great to see you, <player>!
::''You want the usual, right?''
::'''Yes''':
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
:::''Thank you for waiting.
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''No''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''

'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
:''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
:''Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.''
:''Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon.''
:''While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.''

====Colosseum====
:''Hello, and welcome to the POKéMON CENTER.''
:''We restore your tired POKéMON to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your POKéMON?''
::'''YES''':
:::''Okay, I'll take your POKéMON for a few seconds.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored your POKéMON to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''NO''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''

====XD: Gale of Darkness====
:''Hello, and welcome to our POKéMON CENTER.''
:''We restore your tired POKéMON to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your POKéMON?''
::'''YES''':
:::''Okay, I'll take your POKéMON for a few seconds.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored all your POKéMON to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''NO''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
[[File:Nurse Joy anime XY.png|thumb|A Nurse Joy in the {{series|XY}}]]
In the anime, Pokémon Centers are run by the Nurse Joys (Japanese: '''ジョーイ''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''ジョーイさん''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters).
{{-}}

===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Pokémon Center Nurse PO.png|thumb|A Pokémon Center Nurse in Pokémon Origins]]
Pokémon Center nurses made a couple of appearances during the [[Pokémon Origins]] mini-series, serving the same role as in the games. The first one was seen in [[Viridian City]] in ''[[PO01|File 1 - Red]]'', while another one appeared in [[Lavender Town]] in ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]''. Unlike in most other media, these nurses were different from each other and had different voices as well.
{{-}}
==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Nurse Joy EToP.png|right|thumb|200px|A Nurse Joy from the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
In addition to [[Nurse Joy]] appearing, several generic nurses appear in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], first appearing in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. Nurses appear in a wide variety of outfits, which vary from city to city.
{{-}}
==In the TCG==
A {{TCG|Supporter card}} called {{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}} appears in the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}. The art on this card slightly resembles [[Nurse Joy]] from the {{pkmn|anime}}, but has blue hair. The nurse appearing on the card also seems to have been based on the games' nurse, since the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} is based on the {{pkmn|games}}, rather than the anime.

A second card, titled {{TCG ID|Flashfire|Pokémon Center Lady|93}}, was released in the {{TCG|Flashfire}} expansion, both as a regular print and a {{TCG|Full Art card}}. Both have illustrations of Pokémon Center nurses from [[Generation VI]].

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Clemontic Gear

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Rikeo: We're falling behind on this

{{move|Clemontic Gear}}
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Through the {{series|XY}}, {{an|Clemont}} has come up with several inventions from his backpack called the '''Clemontic Gear''' (Japanese: '''シトロニックギア''' ''Citronic Gear''), mostly to help {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} overcome a certain situation. Clemont usually introduces his new invention by saying: "''The future is now, thanks to science! Clemontic Gear, ON!''", followed by stating the name of the invention and explaining how it works. By means of a running gag, Clemont's inventions often explode or fail to work, with only a few inventions actually proving successful. Despite this, Ash always becomes enthralled with Clemont's inventions, always saying, ''"Wow! Science is so amazing!"''. Sometimes there is an environmental circumstance that causes the invention to fail, but most of the time it is because the invention isn't completely finished yet. Clemont tends to give either very obvious or very long and unpractical names to his inventions, often to the annoyance of {{an|Bonnie}}.

==List of Clemont's inventions==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{electric color dark}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color}}; margin: auto"
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Image
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | English Name
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Japanese Name
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | First appearance
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear backpack cushion.png|150px]]
|colspan=2; align=center | Unnamed
| Clemont throws his backpack to a certain point and when it lands, the backpack opens and a large cushion appears to save someone's fall. It was used to save Ash when he fell from [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]].
| ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Aipom Arm.png|150px]]
| Aipom Arm
| ''Eipam Arm''
| One of Clemont's regularly used inventions. It is an extension of his backpack and he uses it for various situations, such as opening locked doors, blocking attacks, and pulling away Bonnie when she embarrasses him. It is by far Clemont's most used and most reliable invention.
| ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Flying-type Pokémon Attracting Machine.png|150px]]
| Flying-type Pokémon Attracting Machine
| ''Bird Pokémon Luring Machine''
| By using soundwaves at a certain frequency, this invention can attract or repel bird Pokémon by affecting their internal compass. Clemont used it to attract {{AP|Fletchling}} to them, as Ash wanted to catch it. However, Fletchling didn't respond and instead it attracted a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}. Clemont tried to intensify the frequency to drive the Beedrill off, but instead it caused the invention to explode.
| ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Electricity Generator.png|150px]]
| Electricity Generator
| ''Electricity Generating Machine''
| By moving a plastic plate between two glass orbs, the invention makes static electricity to create massive electrical charge. It was used to power up {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} who had lost power. However, the lever to control the invention broke off, causing the machine to overload and explode.
| ''[[XY004|A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Sticky Web Sticky Wicked Whacker Wonk.png|150px]]
| Sticky Web Sticky Wicked Whacker Wonk
| ''Sticky Sticky Stick-with-it''
| This invention is able to completely recreate the composition of the move {{m|Sticky Web}}, as such being able to use Sticky Web like a Pokémon would. Clemont used it to help Ash train for his [[Santalune Gym]] rematch. However, when Clemont turned it to full power, it started firing Sticky Webs straight into the air and onto itself, causing it to explode. After Ash successfully won his rematch, he claimed the invention did unintentionally help him develop a strategy for the battle.
| ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clembot.png|150px]]
| [[Clembot]]
| '''シトロイド''' ''Citroid''
| A robot with an artificial intelligence, being able to fully operate as a Pokémon Trainer and [[Gym Leader]]. Clemont built it to take over his duties as the Lumiose Gym Leader so he could focus more on inventing. He implemented a vocal password in it so he could take control of it anytime he needed. However, due to a mistiming he accidentally and unknowingly entered a wrong password. It also got a dent in its head when Clemont tripped over a wire while holding it. This caused it to rebel against its creator and drive Clemont and Bonnie out of the Gym, with Clemont not being able to stop it due to not knowing the correct password. It then fully took over the Gym, harshly treating any challengers. Weeks later, with help of Ash and {{an|Serena}}, Clemont and Bonnie managed to infiltrate the Gym. At the battlefield, Clemont challenged the Clembot to a battle. During the battle it wasn't able to compute Clemont's tactics and seized up. It was knocked out, and due to this Clemont was able to successfully reprogram it. It now takes over the role of Lumiose Gym Leader while Clemont is traveling with Ash, without causing any havoc.
| ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Pokémon Translator.png|150px]]
| Pokémon Translator
| ''Pokémon Language Translator''
| By performing a complete analysis of vocal tone, movement and expression it allows the user to communicate with Pokémon. Clemont used it to try to communicate with a couple of {{p|Pancham}}. However, the group quickly deduced the invention didn't properly translate what the Pancham said. This caused Clemont to worry and tinker on his invention, but doing so caused it to blow up.
| ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Omnidirectional Super Sensitive Tracking Dish.png|150px]]
| Omnidirectional Super Sensitive Tracking Dish
| ''Radio Wave Sensing Machine for All Directions''
| It can detect and memorize the frequency of a transmitter chip. The user can then pinpoint the location of the transmitter chip on a radar-like device, no matter where it goes. Clemont used it so the group could follow a Pokémon smuggler named [[Dolan]] to his hideout unnoticed. They placed a transmitter chip on [[Clemont's Chespin]], who was dressed up as a {{p|Spewpa}}. Dolan found the cage with Chespin in it and didn't notice it was a fake Spewpa and bore a chip. However, while following the chip's movement with Clemont's invention, the invention suddenly blew up.
| ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Exercise Gear.png|150px]]
| Exercise Gear
| ''Overeating Fat Reducing Exercise Gear''
| This invention makes use of a treadmill and an exoskeleton worn by the person or Pokémon using it. It is meant to amplify the strength and health of the user. Clemont made it to help his Chespin become fitter, as it had become fat from eating too many macarons. He first tested it out himself, but hadn't thought of an option to make it stop. As such, the treadmill moved faster as Clemont continued to run on it, eventually causing it to explode.
| ''[[XY015|An Appetite for Battle!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Radio Wave Amplification Device.png|150px]]
| Radio Wave Amplification Device
| ''Electric Wave Amplifying Device''
| It can convert an {{type|Electric}}-type's electricity into radio waves and amplify them. It can then broadcast the waves to attract other Electric-type Pokémon in the direct environment. It was used to find Clemont's Dedenne, whom the group had lost. [[Ash's Pikachu]] used his electricity to get the invention working. However, during the process Clemont figured the machine needed more power to function properly. Pikachu gave more electricity, but this caused the machine to overload and explode.
| ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Muscle Mass Magnifying Machine.png|150px]]
| Muscle Mass Magnifying Machine
| ''Muscle Boost Machine''
| The invention consists of a pair of shoes with special springs attached to them. The springs multiply the power of one's jumping by using one's body weight. Because of the added load of the body weight, they strengthen the leg muscles rapidly. Clemont used it to help Ash and {{AP|Froakie}} with their training. However, as he wanted to demonstrate its capabilities, the springs launched Clemont high into the air and out of sight.
| ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Bonnie-Out-of-Bed-o-Matic.png|150px]]
| Bonnie-Out-of-Bed-o-Matic
| ''Forceful Eureka Wake-Up Machine''
| The invention consists of a classic alarm clock with arms and legs. By hitting the bell on its head with its arms, the invention tries to violently wake someone up. Clemont stated he originally made it to wake up Bonnie, as she always had trouble getting out of bed. He later used it to try to wake up a heavily snoring {{p|Snorlax}}. However, the invention didn't manage to wake Snorlax up and only ended up overloading itself and exploding.
| ''[[XY018|Awakening the Sleeping Giant!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear decoy robot.png|150px]]
|colspan=2; align=center | Unnamed
| A robot that looks like Clemont and is meant to serve as a decoy. Clemont build it to escape from the clutches of [[Princess Allie]], who had fallen in love with him. However, after Clemont escaped she quickly discovered the decoy. Infuriated, Princess Allie hit the robot with her fan, causing it to explode.
| ''[[XY018|Awakening the Sleeping Giant!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Automatic Pikachu Retrieval Device.png|150px]]
| Automatic Pikachu Retrieval Device
| ''Fully Automated Pikachu Chasing Machine''
| A robot with the appearance of a {{p|Pikachu}}. It can detect a Pikachu's unique energy pattern and will track it down to even the farthest places. It comes with a pair of wheels so it can easily move around while it tracks down signals. Clemont used it to try to track down Ash's Pikachu, who had been taken away by [[Officer Jenny|Madame X]]. It got stuck in a fence however, causing it to explode and getting it partially destroyed. Clemont then tried to repair it, but quickly left it behind as the group continued their search for Pikachu on their own. When they later found Pikachu and he started to attack the group, the invention started to operate on its own and picked up signals again. It followed the signals into Madame X's hideout, but went out of control and bumped right into the {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Malamar}} used by Madame X. It exploded again and was destroyed for good, but it still unintentionally saved the day, as the Malamar lost its control over everyone it hypnotized.
| ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Pokéstar Shooter.png|150px]]
| Pokéstar Shooter
| ''Pokéwood Star''
| A robot with a camera for a head, used for shooting videos. It can make various shots such as fixed shots, mobile shots and crane shots, and all with a quality equalling [[Pokéstar Studios]], which it was named after. It also has arms and three legs so it can move around easier. It is operated with a remote. Clemont used it to try to help Serena with shooting a PokéVision video. However, at only the first take it already started to overload, violently chasing Serena and her {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} around. Ash came into action and destroyed the robot with Pikachu's {{m|Electro Ball}}.
| ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear No-Need-for-Water-type-Pokémon-Food-Chinchou-Model-Magikarp-Magnet.png|150px]]
| No-Need-for-Water-type-Pokémon-Food-Chinchou-Model-Magikarp-Magnet
| ''Bait-Less Chonchie-Shaped Koiking-Come-Here Machine''
| It is a small device shaped like {{p|Chinchou}}. It can emit a sound wave inaudible to people from its antennae, all the way to the bottom of the ocean. The sound wave has a natural soothing effect on {{p|Magikarp}} so that it attracts them and causing them to gather around the device. It is operated with a remote. Clemont used it to try to lure the "[[Shiny Pokémon|golden]] Magikarp". However, instead of attracting Magikarp it attracted a group of {{p|Sharpedo}}, who quickly destroyed the device.
| ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear This-Time-it-Will-Attract-Only-Magikarp-for-Certain-Lanturn Model.png|150px]]
| This-Time-it-Will-Attract-Only-Magikarp-for-Certain-Lanturn-Model
| ''Bait-Less This-Time-Only-Koiking-Come-Here Machine''
| As a follow-up to the previous invention, Clemont created this one. It works exactly like the Chinchou device, only it is improved by extensive research by Clemont, with now emitting the exact soundwaves preferred by Magikarp, and it is based on a {{p|Lanturn}} instead. Like the previous one, this invention was also used to try to lure the golden Magikarp. It first appeared as if it really did lure in the golden Magikarp, only it turned out to be {{TRT}}'s {{DL|Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's submarines|Magikarp submarine}} which wasn't lured by Clemont's invention but instead just passed by. Nothing further was heard from Clemont's invention.
| ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear No-Hard-Feelings-Fair-and-Square Lottery Device.png|150px]]
| No-Hard-Feelings-Fair-and-Square Lottery Device
| ''No-Hard-Feelings Lottery Machine''
| A device that is used to make hard decisions easier. The display of the invention shows two arrows. Stickers must be placed on each of the two arrows to decide what decision should be made. The invention is activated by pressing a red button. The arrows on the display then start moving along a path full of obstacles that ultimately lead to an "O" and an "X". The arrow that points to the O is decided the winner. As a finishing touch, confetti comes out of the top of the invention. Clemont used it to decide who would accompany [[Lindsey]] in her submarine, as there was only room for three people. It ultimately decided Ash and Serena as the winners. The invention is notable for not exploding or failing to work.
| ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Precisely-Even-Cut-o-Matic.png|150px]]
| Precisely-Even-Cut-o-Matic
| ''Exact Cut'n Divider''
| It is a device that makes it easier to fairly cut a slice of cake or other food wares into several smaller pieces. It cuts down to the millimeter precise. Clemont used it when he and his friends managed to obtain only one slice of [[Brackish Town]]'s famous chocolate cake. He wanted to cut it into four pieces but later [[Diantha]] joined them and he cut it into 5 pieces instead. It is one of Clemont's few inventions that doesn't rely on electricity, and also one of the few that didn't fail to work.
| ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Mechanical Absorber of Any Pokémon Move.png|150px]]
| Mechanical Absorber of Any Pokémon's Move
| ''Absorb Any Pokémon Move Machine''
| It is a device that completely absorbs a Pokémon's attack. It can absorb [[special move]]s, as well as repel [[physical move]]s. Clemont used it against Team Rocket, absorbing their Pokémon's attacks so Ash could battle them without any resistance. After Team Rocket was blasted off, the group complemented Clemont on his successful invention. However, right at that moment it still blew up.
| ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha XY029.png|150px]]
| Electricity-Has-No-Effect-On-Me-Atron
| ''Electric-Moves-Do-Nothing-To-Me Elezard Machine''
| Although the idea and body of this invention weren't invented by Clemont, he did perfect it and make it his own. It is a robot with the appearance of a {{p|Heliolisk}}. It has extendable claws which it uses to attack others and completely absorbs electricity by spreading its frill. Team Rocket tricked Clemont in helping them perfect the machine and later used it against Ash and his friends. It was able to grab Pikachu and handed it over to Team Rocket. However, after this it suddenly overloaded and exploded, like almost all other inventions Clemont has a hand in.
| ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Pokémon Transport Machine.png|150px]]
| Pokémon Transport Machine
| ''Pokémon Transportation Device''
| It is a machine that can transport a small Pokémon encaged in a capsule to a location with another Pokémon Transport Machine. Clemont was tricked into making it by Team Rocket. They used it to transport Ash's Pikachu to a safe location. It was not seen afterwards.
| ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Mechanical Absorber of Any Pokémon Move Model Two.png|150px]]
| Mechanical Absorber of Any Pokémon's Move Model Two
| ''Absorb Any Pokémon Move Machine 2.0''
| It is an improved version of the earlier similar invention, though no apparent changes are seen apart from sporting a different color (the first model is a green/blueish color, while the second model is a dark red color). Clemont used this one against Team Rocket too, again absorbing their Pokémon's every move. Although it once more seemed as if the invention was a success after Team Rocket was blasted off, it proved to be a failure as well, as it too exploded.
| ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Solar Charger.png|150px]]
| Solar Charger
| ''Solar Charger''
| An extendable arm of Clemont's backpack, similar to the Aipom Arm. Its only known function in the anime so far is a strong flashlight. Clemont used it to lighten up a cave while the group and [[Korrina]] were in search for a {{DL|Mega Stone|Lucarionite}}.
| ''[[XY031|The Cave of Trials!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Pokémon Power Meter.png|150px]]
| Pokémon Power Meter
| ''Pokémon Power Measurer''
| A machine used to measure a Pokémon's power. It uses pre-existing Pokémon data as reference value. The user needs to point the gauger at a subject and then turn the power on. A Pokémon's power is then instantly measured. Clemont used it to measure [[Korrina's Lucario]] new power, as it managed to Mega Evolve. It exploded when Mega Lucario's sheer power caused it to overload during a battle with Ash's Pikachu.
| ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Flower Arranger One.png|150px]]
| Flower Arranger One
| ''Little Flower Arranger 1.0''
| It is a machine used to arrange flowers in the most artistic way possible. Clemont used it to execute [[Mabel]]'s assignment of arranging flowers. However, shortly after it started to do so, it overloaded and blew up.
| ''[[XY034|The Bonds of Mega Evolution!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Super Stretch Ladder.png|150px]]
| Super Stretch Ladder
| ''Super Stretch Ladder DX''
| A ladder that can stretch to drastic heights. The user must stand on the ladder, and then the small lever on the side must be pulled. The ladder then stretches and pulls the user into the air. Clemont used it to get Ash to the highest floor of a mall, as he was trying to get to {{an|Diancie}}. However, Ash eventually sent out his {{AP|Hawlucha}} and got off the ladder.
| ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Other Dimension Converter.png|150px]]
| Other Dimension Converter
| ''Dimension Convert Device''
| By making high-pressure electromagnetic waves clash against each other, this machine creates a big distortion in time and space, as such opening an entrance to another dimension. It is modelled after a {{p|Magnemite}}. Clemont used it to try to get to Ash who had gone through a portal to the [[Mirror World]]. It exploded as soon as he turned it on, however.
| ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Pokéstar Shooter Mark 2.png|150px]]
| Pokéstar Shooter Mark 2
| ''New and Improved Pokéwood Star''
| An improved version of the Pokéstar Shooter. Outwards it has no visible changes, except for its midsection and feet sporting another color (the first version's were dark blue, while this one's are dark red). Clemont used it during the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] for the PokéVision competition. This time it seemingly worked perfectly, as it managed to perfectly shoot a PokéVision video, one that eventually even got Ash and his friends to win the competition.
| ''[[XY040|Day Three Blockbusters!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Not-A-Very-Good-Dancer Automated Good Dancing Device.png|150px]]
| Not-A-Very-Good-Dancer Automated Good Dancing Device
| ''Automatic If-You-Can't-Dance,-I'll-Make-You Dance Dancing Machine''
| It is a machine that enables people who have trouble dancing to rhythms to learn to dance. The person using the machine is forced to dance, and if they keep it up and get used to the dancing, they'll eventually be able to dance on their own. It is operated with a remote. Clemont used it to help Ash with training for his [[Shalour Gym]] battle, as he had developed a strategy involving dancing, but wasn't able to properly dance himself. The invention exploded when Clemont drastically improved the speed of the dancing.
| ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Mechanized Motivator.png|150px]]
| Mechanized Motivator
| ''Motivated Machine''
| A machine that makes the user motivated. It must be placed on the head of the user. Once it is put on, it starts working automatically. Confetti then comes out from the top and a small cover raises, revealing a flat {{p|Wigglytuff}} doll that starts moving and shouting "''Get up and go!''". Clemont used it to try to motivate a depressed Wigglytuff that worked at a [[Pokémon Center]]. He first tested it on Bonnie, but she didn't particularly like it as it didn't manage to motivate her. He then placed it on Wigglytuff, but as soon as it put it on, the invention started overheating and exploded.
| ''[[XY046|The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Clemontic Showers.png|150px]]
| Clemontic Showers
| ''Citronic Showers''
| A system Clemont made in his youth. It consists of multiple machines located permanently in the streets of an unnamed town. It showers {{type|Electric}} Pokémon with electricity so they won't have to suffer from electricity loss. It runs on rechargeable batteries powered by Electric-type Pokémon and is controlled from a central tower. From the tower come several underground cables, which in turn power the Clemontic Showers. Clemont thought of it when he was looking for an idea for his graduate research at an academy he studied at. During a stroll, he found an exhausted {{p|Shinx}} and brought him to a Pokémon Center. The [[Nurse Joy]] there stated he had experienced electricity loss and told Clemont the Pokémon Center received a lot of Pokémon with the same problem. She figured they wouldn't suffer from electricity loss if there was a place where they could freely absorb energy. As such Clemont started to work on the Clemontic Showers. When the system was finished, it proved to be a success, getting high acclaim with teachers of the academy and causing Clemont to graduate.
| ''[[XY048|A Campus Reunion!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Only Lonely Robo Dancing Partner.png|150px]]
| Only Lonely Robo Dancing Partner
| ''Only Lonely Dancing Partner Robot''
| A robot designed as a female {{p|Chespin}} that operates as a dancing partner. It grabs a Pokémon's hands and performs several dancing techniques with it. It is operated with a remote. Clemont used it for his Chespin, who stated it wanted to perform like Pokémon in [[Pokémon Showcase]]s do. After performing several dance techniques with Chespin, the invention started to overheat and went out of control. It ultimately exploded.
| ''[[XY050|Pathways to Performance Partnering!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Robo Step-by-Step.png|150px]]
| Robo Step-by-Step
| ''Footprints All Over The Place-kun''
| A camouflage machine with wooden decoy models representing [[Sanpei]], Serena, Ash and Pikachu, Bonnie and Dedenne, and Clemont. By switching it on with a remote, it can walk around on its ten mechanic legs. Clemont used it as a means of distracting [[Saizo|a mysterious masked ninja]] who was on the hunt for Sanpei. It was discovered by Team Rocket however, who at first mistook it for the real Ash and his friends, but soon discovered they were being tricked. They stopped the machine in its tracks, and [[Jessie]], out of anger of being fooled, kicked the machine's power generator, causing it to explode.
| ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Pokémon Translator Mark 2.png|150px]]
| Pokémon Translator Mark 2
| ''Pokémon Thought Translator''
| An invention consisting of a television-like device and a helmet. It is an updated model of the Pokémon Translator Clemont had invented earlier. Other than the Pokémon Translator, which can only translate a Pokémon's voice, this invention can visualize a Pokémon's thoughts on the television screen. The helmet must be placed on a Pokémon, after which a switch on the television device must be pressed on. The invention will then directly translate the Pokémon's thoughts into moving images. Clemont used it to uncover the thoughts of a {{p|Goomy}} the group encountered. The Goomy seemed very anxious, and the group was wondering what it what it was worried about. At first, the invention worked fine and perfectly translated Goomy's thoughts on the screen. However, at a certain point, the screen suddenly went blank. Clemont, not sure what was wrong, knocked on the television device to get it working again, but this caused it to explode. Although the invention failed to work, it did help Ash and his friends understand Goomy's problems.
| ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Easy-Peasy Mountain Climber.png|150px]]
| Easy-Peasy Mountain Climber
| ''Easy-Peasy Mountain Climbing Machine''
| An invention that consists of a pair of shoes. The shoes have caterpillar tracks underneath them, which propel the user forward. The shoes also have sticks attached to them that the user must place their hands in for grip. This invention helps someone swiftly climb steep slopes without having to use any strength. On their way to the [[Coumarine City]] [[Pokémon Center]], Ash and his friends had to climb a steep hill. After getting tired from climbing, Clemont introduced this invention. It at first easily moved Clemont up the hill, but soon the machine started to get out of control, and uncontrollably moved Clemont around in all directions at a fast velocity. When Clemont went through a fence, the invention exploded.
| ''[[XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Mini Music Box.png|150px]]
| Mini Music Box
| ''Mini Version Music Box''
| A music box that looks like a present box with a ribbon on top. The ribbon is actually a key, and can be removed. The key must be placed in a hole on the side and switched on. The box will then open, revealing a turning wheel with dolls resembling {{p|Bunnelby}}, Chespin and {{p|Luxio}} on it. It is accompanied by a melody. Clemont began working on it after the group was told by [[Ramos]] about an annual festival held in Coumarine City, where participants give each other presents under the "Pledging Tree", the tree in which the [[Coumarine Gym]] is located. He wanted to create a present himself, so he spent the whole day working on the invention until the start of the festival at sunset. At the festival, he gave it to his {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, Chespin and {{TP|Clemont|Luxio}}. Bunnelby and Luxio were seen enjoying the present, although Chespin preferred the food Ash gave his Pokémon instead.
| ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Gothitelle Domestic Engineer.png|150px]]
| Gothitelle Domestic Engineer
| ''Fully Auto-maid-tic Gothitelle''
| A robot that resembles a {{p|Gothitelle}} dressed like a household maid. It automatically detects all objects in in its vicinity that have dirt on them and polishes them clean. It has all kinds of household items attached to its body, suggesting it has other functions besides cleaning. Clemont started working on this invention while being at his home in [[Lumiose City]] in preparation for his Gym Battle with Ash. He showed it to Ash, Bonnie and Serena while having a video conversation with them. While explaining the invention to his friends however, the robot suddenly came up to Clemont and used its dust cleaner to suck Clemont up. When Clemont resisted, the invention exploded.
| ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Search In a Second.png|150px]]
| Search In a Second
| ''Find-It-Without-Fail Searching Device''
| An invention almost identical to the Omnidirectional Super Sensitive Tracking Dish. Just like that invention, it follows the signal of a transmitter chip and tells the user where it currently is on a radar-like device. Clemont used it when Team Rocket stole [[Professor Sycamore]]'s {{p|Garchomp}}. Before Team Rocket took off, Clemont asked Ash to throw the transmitter chip on their mecha. After he had done this and Team Rocket had left, he brought up the invention. The group and Professor Sycamore then tracked down Team Rocket using the device, but during the search it malfunctioned and blew up.
| ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Body Detecting Radar Bot Mark 3 or Life Detector.png|150px]]
| {{tt|Body Detecting Radar Bot Mark 3|Also called the "Life Detector"}}
| ''Gotcha Living Creature-kun''
| This invention consists of a small pod with extendable legs. When the switch on the top is pressed, the top of the pod comes off and out comes a donut-shaped balloon that is automatically inflated. The pod can detect the body temperature of humans and Pokémon in the immediate vicinity, and this can be tracked down on a thermograph held by the user. However, it can not tell which body temperature outline belongs to which person or Pokémon. Clemont used it to find Ash, Bonnie and Serena when he got separated from them. On the thermograph, he noticed something quickly coming towards him. It turned out to be an angry {{p|Pangoro}} which attacked Clemont. The invention was not seen again afterwards.
| ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Mystery Watcher One.png|150px]]
| Mystery Watcher One
| ''Mystery Watch-kun''
| An invention that looks like a scanner. It makes full use of available sensing technology in order to pick up and monitor inexplicable signals. The invention is connected to a special backpack and also makes use of a touchscreen also connected to the backpack by a robot arm. Clemont used it when he and his friends visited the "Scary House" near [[Laverre City]]. Inside, they encountered strange phenomena. The invention picked up several signals, but was not able to identify them properly. When Clemont was picked up into the air by an invisible force, the invention dropped of his back. It was taken away by the same invisible force inside a nearby room. Ash and his friends entered the room, and there the invention was finally able to identify the invisible forces as a {{p|Gastly}}, a {{p|Haunter}} and a {{p|Gengar}}. It was not seen again afterwards.
| ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Extra Strength Pry-It-Open.png|150px]]
| Extra Strength Pry-It-Open
| ''Break-open-with-super-power-kun''
| An invention that looks like a pincer on wheels. It can be used to open doors. When the pincer-like device is put between two doors, and the switch on the invention is pulled, it will break open the doors. Clemont used it when he, Ash, Bonnie and Serena were trapped inside a storage room in the [[Poké Ball Factory]] by Team Rocket. The invention managed to break the doors to the storage room, but while doing so, the invention exploded, destroying the doors as well in the process.
| ''[[XY078|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| 
| Fully Automatic Lifting Machine
| Unknown
| A device that allows one to carry objects without touching them by suspending the object in a special force field. Clemont used it to lift up the [[Prison Bottle]], which would possess anyone touching it.
| ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Snow Flower Finder.png|150px]]
| Snow Flower Finder
| ''Finding Snow Flower''
| An invention designed like a detector, with the actual detector looking like a flower. It can detect even the faintest scents of flowers blooming under the snow. When it finds a flower, the location of this flower is transmitted to a tablet-like device held by the user. The invention starts working by pressing a switch. Clemont used this invention when he and Bonnie were looking for a "Mountain Marigold", a type of flower, to try to heal a {{p|Snover}}. After some searching, the invention was ultimately able to find Mountain Marigolds, making it one of Clemont's few inventions to actually work.
| ''[[XY082|Over the Mountain of Snow!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear Weather Predictor.png|150px]]
| Weather Predictor
| ''Weather Forecast Machine''
| An invention designed to predict weather. By collecting data from the movement of rain clouds, the humidity in the air, the temperature, and the wind, it will be able to create a weather forecast, which is displayed on a tablet-like device held by the user. However, it takes a full day from the invention to complete its prognosis, making it pretty much useless. Clemont used it when Bonnie asked whether it was going to stop raining. When he tried to increase its speed to get faster results, it promptly exploded.
| ''[[XY083|Adventures in Running Errands!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear XY085.png|150px]]
| Rock Searcher Mark 1
| ''Rock Searcher No. 1''
| An invention designed to locate rocks. Clemont used it when Ash and his friends were trying to help [[Trevor]] find {{p|Moltres}} on [[Mt. Molteau]]. Once a photo of an object, like a rock, is inserted into the machine and it is turned on, it will move around and automatically inspect any object similar to the one in the photo until it finds one that is exactly like the object looked for. While the group waited for Trevor to take photos of other local Pokémon, the machine found the rock it was looking for. Team Rocket, who had been following the machine to find Moltres first, got irritated of the alarm sound it made to signal its success, and Jessie kicked it, causing it to explode and be partially destroyed. Once the group arrived, they thought that the machine exploded on its own (even though Team Rocket caused it to happen) and the malfunctioning machine started chasing them until it fell off from a cliff and fell into the magma of the volcano, completely destroying it.
| ''[[XY085|A Legendary Photo Op!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear XY087.png|150px]]
| Running Generator
| ''Running Generator''
|
| ''[[XY087|A Trip Down Memory Train!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Clemontic Gear XY088.png|150px]]
| Living Thing Finder Mark 2
| ''Gotcha-Living-Being-kun Mark 2''
|
| ''[[XY088|A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!]]''
|}

==In the manga==
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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Fighting|
type2=Flying|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Hawlucha|
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jpokemonname=ルチャブル|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Luchabull|
image=[[File:Ash Hawlucha.png|250px]] |
caption=Ash's Hawlucha |
gender=Unknown |
ability=Unknown |
location={{rt|11|Kalos}} |
epnum=XY035|
epname=The Forest Champion!|
prevonum=701|
firststagename=Hawlucha|
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
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enva1=[[H.D. Quinn]]|
java1=[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]|
}}
'''Ash's Hawlucha''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルチャブル''' ''Satoshi's Luchabull'') is the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
Prior to its capture, Hawlucha was the champion of a forest, where it helped maintain peace. Hawlucha gained this title after defeating the previous champion, a {{p|Machamp}}. After developing a rivalry with Hawlucha, Machamp retreated to some mountains so that it could train to become stronger.

Hawlucha made its first appearance in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', where it battles an {{p|Ursaring}} that stole food from a group of Pokémon. Although it easily got the upper hand, Hawlucha missed its attempt to finish Ursaring off with Flying Press, leaving it open to attack. Ursaring was stopped by Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, who scared it off. Ash offered to help Hawlucha perfect Flying Press, which eventually ended in success after countless failed attempts. They are interrupted by the Ursaring from before, who teamed up with a {{p|Conkeldurr}} so that they could trick the previous champion, Machamp, into believing that Hawlucha was the one terrorizing the forest Pokémon.
[[File:Ash and Hawlucha.png|thumb|250px|Ash with his Hawlucha]]
Machamp challenged Hawlucha to battle, and despite Hawlucha's power, it managed to easily take Hawlucha's attacks. Ursaring and Conkeldurr then stepped in and began double-teaming Hawlucha. Although reluctant at first, Machamp realized who the real villain was and defeated Ursaring and Conkeldurr. Machamp carried the two away and said its goodbyes to Hawlucha. Later, Ash challenged Hawlucha to battle with the condition that if he wins, Hawlucha will join his team. Despite the speed of [[Ash's Froakie]], it was easily able to outmaneuver it avoiding its {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Bubble}} attacks; despite this, the battle ended in a tie when Froakie's {{m|Pound}} collided with its Flying Press. Although Hawlucha didn't lose the battle, it decided to join Ash's team, even agreeing to reinstate Machamp as the forest champion.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Hawlucha was used in a [[Sky Battle]] against [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}}. Hawlucha was quickly outmatched due to Flying Press being ineffective and Talonflame easily dodging all of Hawlucha's attacks due to being in the air. Hawlucha was defeated after missing with its Karate Chop and being hit by {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Steel Wing}} attacks.

In ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Hawlucha battled together with [[Ash's Froakie]] against [[Clemont's Bunnelby]] and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}. Hawlucha used Karate Chop a few times to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Double Slap}}. But, when Bunnelby was going to use {{m|Mud Shot}} and Ash commanded Hawlucha to use Karate Chop again, Froakie used Water Pulse before it can do anything. Hawlucha started to get a little bit angry, but the battle continued. Then Froakie lets Chespin's {{m|Pin Missile}} hit Bunnelby, which faints, making Hawlucha very angry. Hawlucha attacked Froakie, who defended itself. Later, Ash came up with a great new move called Super Flying Cut. They trained but it didn't work out, until Ash was kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}}, so Hawlucha and Froakie went after it. They found out Trevenant only wanted help for his friends trapped by {{TRT}}. Ash's two Pokémon have a battle against Team Rocket, sending them blasting off with their new Super Flying Cut, before giving each other's fist as a sign of their new friendship.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Hawlucha was used in its first [[Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]] as his first Pokémon in his [[Shalour Gym]] battle, it went up against {{p|Mienfoo}}, Hawlucha followed Ash's strategy of dancing, which he got off {{an|Tierno}}, Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick which Hawlucha attempted to dodge by dancing but failed, Mienfoo then went for a {{m|Drain Punch}}, and Hawlucha tried to block by dancing but failed and had its health absorbed, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop but this was blocked and then it was hit with a {{m|Force Palm}}. This confused Ash as Tierno's {{p|Squirtle}} could block attacks easily. Hawlucha then went for a Flying Press but it was countered by {{m|Swift}} which hit Hawlucha. At this point, Ash realized he couldn't win by imitating Tierno and that he had to use his own rhythm, so he changed back to his own battle style. Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick, but Ash got Hawlucha to wait and dodge at the last second, causing recoil damage. Hawlucha then hit with a Karate Chop, dodged Mienfoo's Force Palm and then defeated Mienfoo with Flying Press. It was then recalled. Later Hawlucha was then sent out to battle Korrina's {{TP|Korrina|Mega Lucario}}, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop, but it was presumably blocked, it then went for a Flying Press, but it was countered by {{me|Lucario}}'s split {{m|Bone Rush}} damaging Hawlucha, it was then knocked out by Mega Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, crashing it into a wall.

In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha was sent out to perform in {{an|Carl}}'s Super Pokémon Battle play, after Pikachu injured the {{p|Gallade}} who was supposed to play the good guy. Hawlucha worked with Carl's {{Shiny}} Hawlucha, known as Dark Hawlucha. Hawlucha wasn't very good, refusing to be sent flying into a wall and using too much force, though it became better the next rehearsal. It started a fight with Dark Hawlucha, after being hit with its Karate Chop until it was stopped by Ash and some crew members. Later it trained with Ash after hearing about Dark Hawlucha being a former wrestling champion. During the play it teamed up with Dark Hawlucha to beat {{TRT}} after they interfered with the play. When the real play started, Hawlucha suffered from Stage Fright and messed up with the beginning so it and Dark Hawlucha decided to improvise and battle immediately, which reminded Dark Hawlucha of its former battling days. After a long battle Ash's Hawlucha won. Later before it left it shook hands with Dark Hawlucha.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]] where it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}}. Hawlucha used Flying Press which damaged Weepinbell and followed up with High Jump Kick. But Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}}, {{status|poisoning}} Hawlucha. Weepinbell then used {{m|Razor Leaf}} and Hawlucha was unable to dodge due to it struggling from the Poison Powder. After this it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Slam}}. It tried to use Flying Press, but it had gotten slow due to the damage it had taken and it was caught by Weepinbell's {{m|Grass Knot}}, which slammed it to the ground. Hawlucha jumped backwards and made a successful hit with High Jump Kick, but the Flycatcher Pokémon was able to grab onto Hawlucha and used Slam again, knocking it out.

In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his third Pokémon in his [[Lumiose Gym]] Battle against {{an|Clemont}}. It went up against his {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, with Ash choosing Hawlucha to match Heliolisk's speed. Hawlucha used Karate Chop which Heliolisk was unable to block. Heliolisk then used {{m|Parabolic Charge}}, which Hawlucha tried to dodge, but was unable to. This also healed Heliolisk in the process. Hawlucha used Flying Press, but Heliolisk used {{m|Flash}}, causing the attack to miss. It then used a close-range Parabolic Charge, which Hawlucha was unable to dodge, and this healed the Generator Pokémon even more. Following this Heliolisk used its agility to confuse Hawlucha. Ash then remembered Heliolisk extending its collar right before attacking and came up with an idea. Ash had Hawlucha use High Jump Kick during the split second Heliolisk extended its collar, knocking Heliolisk out. It then went up against Clemont's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Hawlucha hit Luxray with Flying Press, but it responded with {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of {{type|Electric}} moves. Hawlucha used High Jump Kick, whilst the Gleam Eyes Pokémon used {{m|Wild Charge}}, overpowering Hawlucha and knocking it out.

In ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]'' Ash used Hawlucha and Frogadier for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Sawyer]]. They went up against Sawyer's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. While Bagon used {{m|Headbutt}}, Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but ended up getting hurt by Bagon's sturdy head. Hawlucha then used mutiple, speedy Karate Chops until it was able to damage Bagon. Treecko then used {{m|Leech Seed}} which Hawlucha dodged. Bagon then tried to hit Hawlucha with {{m|Fire Fang}} but it got blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. After Frogadier defeated Treecko, Ash and Sawyer prepared to resume their battle, but they got interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

In ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his second and last Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]]. It went up against her {{p|Spritzee}} despite the type-disadvantage. Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but Spritzee dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Hawlucha then got hit by a super-effective {{m|Moonblast}}, dealing much damage. Hawlucha then used its new move {{m|X-Scissor}}, but Spritzee dodged causing Hawlucha to hit the Trick Room barrier. This damaged the barrier as well as giving Ash an idea. Spritzee used {{m|Gyro Ball}} which Ash had Hawlucha latch onto and withstand it. Hawlucha then used the momentum to create a spinning {{m|X-Scissor}}, which pushed through the Perfume Pokémon's {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and caused the attack to crash into the Trick Room, shattering it to pieces. With the Trick Room gone, Hawlucha was able to hit Spritzee with Flying Press, and after dodging another Moonblast, he defeated the Perfume Pokémon with a High Jump Kick, earning Ash the {{badge|Fairy}}.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his three versus three battle against [[Sawyer]]. It went up against {{p|Slurpuff}}, despite the type-disadvantage. After avoiding the Meringue Pokémon's {{m|Electro Ball}} using its speed, it used Karate Chop. When Sawyer attempted to look at his notes, Ash had Hawlucha go for a Flying Press, defeating Slurpuff.

In ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'', whilst training on a tree, it spotted a [[Pokémon Egg]]. After bringing it to Ash and then showed where it found the egg, it hatched into a {{AP|Noibat}}. When Noibat became frustrated with its inability to fly, it and {{AP|Fletchinder}} offered to help, recommending a run up before jumping. Although Noibat performed better it inevitably failed forcing Hawlucha to catch it before it hit the ground. It then suggested to go to the hills since it was higher up and windier, where it and Noibat ended up being captured by Team Rocket. After cutting their ropes and attempting to sneak away, they were caught by Jessie and were chased by their Pokémon. Hawlucha attacked {{TP|James|Inkay}} with High Jump Kick and, after Noibat failed to fly again, carried Noibat on its back whilst gliding away. After fending off Inkay again and {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}, Noibat spotted a cave for them to hide in. Since the cave was pitch black, Noibat used its ultrasound waves to detect the unbeknownst trio, allowing Hawlucha to stealthily kick off their soundproof headphones and let Noibat attack Team Rocket with a powerful Supersonic, forcing the trio to flee. After Pikachu and {{AP|Frogadier}} defeated Team Rocket, Hawlucha and Noibat left the cave. After Ash captured Noibat, it and Fletchinder continued its training with Noibat to teach it how to fly.

In ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', it continued to train Noibat how to fly along with Fletchinder, Noibat struggled at tackling high winds, but Hawlucha taught Noibat how to deal with it. Afterwards they noticed a {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}} and {{p|Staraptor}}. They went to the source of this, the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]], where they discovered that the birds came from the Sky Relay Champion, [[Orson]]. Later Ash used Fletchinder, Hawlucha and Noibat in the relay. It was used in the second segment of the race. It started out in third place and despite being unable to fly, it managed to pass {{p|Staraptor}} using its gliding and jumping abilities well. As Hawlucha passed {{MTR}}, it was attacked by him in his {{p|Pelipper}} mecha. Hawlucha however was able to dodge another attack, causing the mecha to crash into a rock, exposing Team Rocket's plan and causing them to blast off, thus disqualifying them from the competition. Hawlucha ended up being first at the end of the second segment when it passed the baton onto Noibat, with Staraptor not far behind. They eventually ended up second after Noibat barely lost to Starly, but it and the others were pleased with Noibat, who had successfully learned to fly.

==Personality and characteristics==
Hawlucha takes great pride in its own battle style, preferring flashy, speedy moves, and insisting on finishing its opponents with a Flying Press. It also first takes its opponents attacks before attacking itself. It is shown to be cool, calm, and collected; similar to {{AP|Sceptile}}, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. Hawlucha is also shown to like flexing and showing off its muscles. Hawlucha is very determined in battle and never gives up, no matter how bad the situation may look and is always ready to improve itself. It has been shown to be quite powerful, as it was called the champion of the forest. Hawlucha is also shown to be kind and protective when it defended the smaller Pokémon's food from an Ursaring. Hawlucha also gets angry when someone interferes its battling as shown in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', where it got angry at Frogadier as a Froakie. In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha suffered from stage fright before its acting performance. It was also mentioned by {{an|Clemont}} in the same episode that Hawlucha hated losing.

Because it kept the peace in the forest, and battled any Pokémon that preyed upon weaker Pokémon, like Ursaring and Conkeldurr, we can conclude that Hawlucha has no tolerance for unjust acts, and has a strong sense of justice, and is willing to act upon these ideals. It also kept the peace in the forest, which shows that despite Hawlucha loving to battle, it does not enjoy it to the point of outright chaos, and will fight to keep the peace. Hawlucha enjoys organised battling, which may be why it chose to travel with Ash.

Hawlucha has strong personal pride, and has been shown to be hard headed to an extent, not taking it well when Froakie dismissed its battling style and interfered in its battle in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'' However, in the same episode, Hawlucha was demonstrated to be a fairly mature Pokémon, and swallowed its pride and attempted to apologize to Froakie.

Hawlucha has also undergone a slight personality change ever since joining Ash's party. For a while, it displayed very little emotion aside from facial expressions like determination and aggravation, and openly acting with and pride, only occasionally getting angry or nervous, which usually only happened when Hawlucha felt it was being challenged, as shown when it became angry with Froakie interfering with its battling, and with a shiny Hawlucha. However, Hawlucha has recently begun to show more traits it has, in addition to becoming more laid back and relaxed around Ash and his group. Hawlucha's voice also seems to have changed slightly, becoming borderline goofy, a big difference compared to its old self, which usually pretended indifference to most things. These are most likely due to Hawlucha spending a lot of time around Ash and his group.

Hawlucha has been quoted by Serena, along with the rest of his Pokémon, as being very similar to Ash. This reflects a few of the traits Hawlucha has. Hawlucha has been shown to enjoy food, specifically the berries that Ash gathered for it and the rest of his Pokémon. It also appears to not mind sharing its food with other Pokémon, unlike Clemont's Chespin, whom it held no qualms with for joining in on its feeding frenzy along with Ash's other Pokémon. Hawlucha has also been demonstrated as hard headed, and occasionally rushing into things without thinking, either out of frustration or pride, seen when it attacked Froakie out of nowhere for interfering with its battle. Hawlucha has also shown to be proud in victory, and almost boastful. It will usually either celebrate its victories by standing with its arms crossed and with a smug expression on its face, or by flexing its muscles. Hawlucha also shows comaradice, as shown mostly with Froakie, when it fist bumped Froakie twice in the same episode as a sign of friendship and comaradice. It's also worth noting that Hawlucha demonstrated its sense of comaradice only a few episodes after its capture, which suggests that this was a trait it had before it joined Ash's team.

Since its capture, Hawlucha has been shown to both like and be quite loyal to Ash, willing to battle with him in its first Sky Battle the episode after its capture. Over time, Hawlucha has become more willing to show its fondness for Ash. While in its debut, it remains calm and collected, showing little in terms of emotion, whereas after spending an extended period of time with Ash and being in several battles with him, it has grown more openly expressive, as seen when it hugged Ash after its victory in the Laverre City Gym.

Hawlucha also seems to have a bit of a parental side to young Pokémon, as shown with Noibat. It actively helped the young Sound Wave Pokémon with flying practice, and trusted it enough to execute a plan to escape from Team Rocket.

==Moves used==
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=====Moves improvised=====
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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Froakie Super Flying Cut.png|150px]][[File:Hawlucha Super Flying Cut.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]''
| {{m|Cut}} and {{m|Flying Press}}
| [[Ash's Froakie]]
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' '''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') When Hawlucha and {{AP|Froakie}} were not getting along, Ash came up with an idea where Hawlucha and Froakie could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets on Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off Hawlucha, and use {{m|Cut}} on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Hawlucha Spinning X-Scissor.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]''
| {{m|X-Scissor}}
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' '''Trick Room Breaker''' Hawlucha jumps off a wall and uses X-Scissor to hit the opponent while spinning at the same time. This was used to destroy {{m|Trick Room}} during Ash's battle against [[Valerie]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Hawlucha M17 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Hawlucha in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Hawlucha appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}}, where it participated in a battle against [[Astrid]].

==Trivia==
* Hawlucha is the first, and so far only one, of Ash's Pokémon that {{pkmn|battle}}d against [[Ash's Froakie|him]] to a draw before allowing itself to be [[Caught Pokémon|caught]].
* Hawlucha is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|Pokémon that is not capable of evolving]].
* Hawlucha is Ash's only Kalos region Pokémon that is not part of an evolution line.
* Not counting {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} (who had no evolution at the time of her catch), Hawlucha is Ash's first Pokémon that cannot evolve since {{AP|Torkoal}}, who was caught [[AG058|502 episodes earlier]].
** Coincidentally, Torkoal was also voiced by [[Shin'ichirō Miki]] in Japanese.
* Hawlucha's capture was first revealed in {{n|First pages from 17th movie manga adaptation surface|leaks of the 17th movie's manga adaptation}}.
* Unlike most Pokémon in the anime, Hawlucha has its own theme music, [[The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie / Pikachu, What's This Key For? Music Collection|フライングサトシ！ (''Flying Ash!'')]], which debuted in the 17th movie.

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