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User:Rotom45

2009-09-11T20:59:55Z

Rotom45:

Hello peoplez! I am Rotom45 and as you can see, i luv Rotom! If you have ever heard of the Central Wiki and all the other wikis that revolve around it, i edit at the Pokemon and Sonic Wikis. Go here to see me on PW[http://www.pokemon.wikia.com/User:Rotom45]. I am called Rotom45 as for here. Go here to see me on SNN (Sonic News Network) [http://www.sonic.wikia.com/User:Sunny_the_Hedgehog]. I am called Sunny the Hedgehog on there. I have a few fan-made Pokemon and some made up characters that i can give you the links to. Anyways let me tell you more about how i got into Pokemon. Well i used to always be focused on Sonic the Hedgehog. Then i got some Pokemon Cards from my friend and i started collecting them more and more. I started watching the show, collecting plastic figures, and buying plushes. Then it kinda got a little old and i focused on Sonic even more than before (yeah i was so obssessed with it that i cant forget it now). And now, just recently, my friend made up a Pokemon and me and my friends followed. Now here i am! Well the only Pokemon things i have now are the games and cards. When i got Battle Revolution, i played it for hours a day. When i finally unlocked the trainer, Tommy, i realized he had the strongest Pokemon (so far cuz i havent got everyone yet). I always used Haunter and Sandslash. I picked Rotom too, although i never got so i didnt care about him much. So one day when all of my Pokemon fainted, i had to use Rotom and i was thinking "Well this battle is over...". How wrong was i (he only actually has 2 good moves). He was my best Pokemon and now i use him in every battle. Then there was Galactic Battles. The very first episode was "Get Your Rotom Running!". It's my favorite episode now! Anyway you get the point. I love Pokemon and i love Rotom so there. Yayz i'm done explaining! TTYL peeps!

== Update 9/11/09 ==
Uh, yeah I dont edit much on here, I know it's been long. But why should I care when no one knows me here ^^. Anyway, I should be on here more often. But you'll usually see me editing the Rotom and the Porygon Z page (i'll probably only edit spelling mistakes). But until then i'm going to the Sonic Wiki. Bye.[[User:Rotom45|Rotom]][[User Talk:Rotom45|Let me get the lawnmower!]] 20:59, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

User talk:The dark lord trombonator/Archive4

2009-08-03T02:16:27Z

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My replies will go here, so make sure to be watching this page. If you're a first-time poster here, I'll leave a note on your talk page too. Next archive planned for October 1.... —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 12:11, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
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== See this ==

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| style="background: #e6e6ff; border-radius-topright: 10px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 10px; padding: 2px 10px;" | {{TP|Brock|Onix|Steelix}} ([[Brock]]) • {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} ([[Misty]]) • {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} ([[Lt. Surge]]) • {{TP|Erika|Gloom}} ([[Erika]]) • {{TP|Koga|Venomoth}} ([[Koga]])/Crobat ([[Janine]]) 
{{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}/Alakazam ([[Sabrina]]) • {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}} ([[Blaine]]) • {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}/Nidoking? ([[Giovanni]])/<?> ({{ga|Blue}}) 
{{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}} ([[Lorelei]]) • {{TP|Bruno|Onix}}/Machamp ([[Bruno]]) • Gengar ([[Agatha]]) • {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} ([[Lance]])
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This is only the first two regions...working on it...how is it? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 14:29, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:Is it really necessary? —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:52, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::Ehh...debatable for now... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:31, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

== Whoops ==

[[User:MisterE13/Sandbox|Here]], I figured out a little something that will work a little better. Sorry about that and thaks for everuthing.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 18:48, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:Done. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:52, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::Some new stuff on there now, got rid of some redirects and added Rotom and Castform clauses. BTW, yes I had made one final mistake on the Infobox which is now fixed in my Sandbox I'm 100% sure it will work now though (and Shaymin's page will be perfect{{tt|.|Muhahaha}})--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 01:01, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
:::Which new stuff am I supposed to install? —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:13, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
::::Everything, its kind-of scattered in the first two so I suppose you could copy/paste. If that's no good, most of it was just redirect-avoiding (which I do believe is good). Other than that, it was just Rotom, Castform (and a slight Burmy) clauses.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:17, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::Query: What do the "improvements" actually do? Just sprite altering? —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:25, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::A lot of redirects to [[Forme differences]] are avoided (don't know if that's as important as I think it is), putting in 412 automatically inserts a little "Plant Cloak" (for Burmy), the TM one now allows for Rotom (complete with sprites and "Forme differences" links) and they both allow for Castform (links only, obviously). That's pretty much it I think.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:41, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::::There are yet more last minute modifications in there now. Thanks for the trouble.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 07:20, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

== Books ==

Hey Trom, should we start making articles about the Pokémon books? A couple I can name of the top of my head are: Pokémon pop quiz by Carli Entin, and Attack of the prehistoric Pokémon by Tracey West. Actually, could we just make it a project? I could put together a list before you decided if you want. Thanks Trom! -[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 03:43, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:Yeah, definitely go ahead with that. I wouldn't suggest a full-flown project just yet, but maybe we can organise something more formal once some work has actually been done. Tracey West doesn't even have an article yet, so that may be a good place to start. I've read a few of her novelizations (but don't own any), and recall a bibliography on the back. And of course, the internet may be a good resource as well. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:36, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::[http://www.traceywest.com/biography.html This] and [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en-us&q=tracey+west+biography&revid=1279369419&ei=_mZMSvfoCYbyMcvY1PYD&sa=X&oi=revisions_inline&resnum=0&ct=broad-revision&cd=4 this] look like a good place to start. I will help with the project if it's created. *wishing I still had all of the books I had by her* --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 07:54, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:::Wow, that first site looks great! I suppose I'll get started on that article, then. Unless you have already. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:59, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::::I haven't. And of course that first site looks great. It's her official sight. (lol) --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:00, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::Hm. I should get some more sleep. I thought I was talking to the same person then.... D: —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:16, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::lol What's this "sleep" of which you speak? It's 2:20 am here and I'm not tired at all. And it has nothing to do with the Pepsi I'm drinking. *should probably shut up now**goes to edit my userpage a ton (but only one recorded edit, no worries) and possibly create a couple book pages* Should we do pages for [http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Pokemon-Pop-Quiz/Carli-Entin/e/9780439154062 the pop quiz book mentioned above], [http://www.paperbackswap.com/book/details/9780816765270-Pokemon+Activity+Book the activity book], [http://www.amazon.com/How-Draw-Pokemon-Tracey-West/dp/0439434408 the how to draw Pokémon book (by Tracey West)], and/or [http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Official-Collectors-Sticker-Book/dp/0439106591 the sticker book]? --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:29, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::::How about you try and do the lot? Keep up the quality, though. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:44, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Okay. They might not be very good, as there isn't much important stuff to write about (I believe). --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:48, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

OK, thanks Trom. I can probably get my hands on a couple of the books but will start out with just a list of to-do stuff. Thanks again, and get yourself some sleep! –[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 16:36, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:Trom, I made a [[User:MasterKenobi/Project Books/To-do list| To-do list]] and have quite a bit more to add. I think, that I could probably make a project out of this if I get an OK. Here is the first book article, [[Island of the Giant Pokémon (book)]] but, I think to make it look a bit better we could use a template that includes the title, book cover image, pages, publication date, ISBN # (This one I think isn't really needed), and publisher. For the series books though we could make it like the anime or the manga where it links to the book before it and after it. -[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 19:22, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

== Quick question ==

Do you know how to link directly to a category on a userpage without it getting included and making it appear? I'm trying to extend list of (non talk) pages I've created on my userpage, but it won't show the category pages. --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:37, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:{{template|cat}}. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:44, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::Thanks! --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:51, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

== A Question ==

Three things (not all questions). First, how do you use special characters in the search boxes? Second, one of the pictures on your userpage doesn't display. Third, if there is supposed to be a Haunter pic on this page its not working and just says purplehaunter.png or something like that.--[[User:Swampert rox|Swampert rox]] 16:39, 3 July 2009 (UTC)
:The images are your problem, not mine. They all display for me. Try clearing your browser cache (Ctrl+F5). If, by special characters you mean the e-acute (é) you can either copy-paste from somewhere else, or you can type Alt+130. These can all be found in the character map for Windows. If you're on a Mac, I can't help you with that. There's probably a list on the internet of every special character ever created and the accompanying codes. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:49, 4 July 2009 (UTC)
::For Mac: The é is option-e-e. I use it all the time. Other symbols can be gotten by other option- combinations. All the letter keys plus have special chars. --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 03:03, 4 July 2009 (UTC)
:::If you mean Alt + 1 + 3 + 0, it doesn't work. If that's not what you meant, what do I type?--[[User:Swampert rox|Swampert rox]] 21:19, 4 July 2009 (UTC)
::::I think he means to hold the Alt key and type 130 in that order, not all at once. I've never tried that method, though. --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 21:22, 4 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::Doesn't work (or do anything whatsoever).--[[User:Swampert rox|Swampert rox]] 14:58, 5 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::Then something's up with your computer. I'd love to fix it, but... um.... yeah..... —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 05:18, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Alt+0233 can be used as an alternative for the e-acute. '''~ [[User:Sol|sol]][[User talk:Sol|ar]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|is]]''' 05:20, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::::You have to use the numberpad to type the numbers, not the row at the top of the keyboard. If you are using a laptop which doesn't have a numberpad then you can buy a usb one quite cheaply, or just cope with the redirects that should have been created. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] 05:37, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::Most laptops have an Fn key anyway, which activates keys differently. It's what I use: I gotta hold Fn and Alt and hit jlm. é. Happy daaaaay! '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:08, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::::::That doesn't work for me either. Is there any alternative way for a laptop?--[[User:Swampert rox|Swampert rox]] 11:49, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

== Sorry again ==

Did I apologize for my behavior. I had not realized that I could not make other changes. I do not speak English well and I find it difficult to understand at times. Sorry again for my ignorance. --[[User:Brendon|Brendon]] 8.35, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

== yukushi wisdom ==
Thanks for your help. Actually, since I don't edit much in Bulbapedia, I was considering canceling my account. That's why I was editing. I didn't realise that I was doing it in my fake name lol but anyways thaks for everything. {{SUBST:User:Uxie wisdom/sig}} 23:57, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
:Accounts can't be canceled, unfortunately. Just go away and never come back :P If you want those subpages you blanked deleted, I can handle that for you. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:07, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

== Slight problem ==

Well, it's not really a problem but, Trombony, I might need an option of no image (in which cse we might wanna colspan it). See [[Cissy]] to get what I mean. Many thanks. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 00:23, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
:It shouldn't be too hard to get an image. I'll dig around, watch the episode and get good screenshots. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:58, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
::Yes, of course we can get the image. But the template is gonna be in a much wider use, and we're gonna have a lot of similar cases... But yeah, it's not too bad, just leaves some whitespace. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 10:21, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
::Well I see that that's already fixed, but a few other things (sorry I'm being difficult, but I demand perfection :)), when you get the time: first, there's the subject of nicknamed Pokémon, like [[Ritchie]]'s. I don't want the image caption to read "Ritchie's Sparky", I want it to read "Sparky", and the same for the main article link.
::Second: Apparently I need the number of "="s on the section headers to be changeable. In most articles it should be the way you did it, but in some I need it to be one level lower.
::Last but not least - check what happens if someone clicks the "edit" link in one of the sections... Is that supposed to be like that? --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 11:25, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
::: *clicks edit* woah! Yeah, not good. We can fix that with a NOEDITSECTION magicword. We can set the image to default as noimage; although imageneeded may be better than a white gap. I'll add an optional parameter such as {{{nick}}}, which should hopefully override the current hovercaption formatting. There can also be optional parameters for lower headings. Can you show me an example of where that would be in place? It won't help the construction of the template; I'm just curious. :P
:::You probably didn't understand a word of that. Probably because I made up most of the terminology. Lol. I doubt I'll catch you on AIM this weekend so I'll either work through it when I have time, or catch up with you later. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:29, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
::::Yeah, the reason I'm writing to you here is because we keep missing each other on AIM lately, and I figured it's best to let you know... So, here we go:
::::# The way you just canceled the section headers is no good. The reason I wanted section headers is because [[Casey's Elekid]], [[Drew's Absol]], etc, redirect to that specific Pokémon in the template. Get it? So put back the sectionheaders with that nice magicword of yours, please.
::::# Seems like {{u|Sol}} took care of the image thing for now.
::::# The {{{nick}}} parameter sounds great. Do it.
::::# Lower heading would come in case that the character exists in more than one media, AND has Pokémon not on hand. Why? Because then the headings go: <nowiki>==In the anime==, ===Pokémon===, ====On hand====,</nowiki> and just THEN the Pokémon should be. {{Gary}} is the best example I can think of right now.
::::So you see Trombodude, you're underestimating my comprehension skills. I understand you kiwi wiki terminology just fine. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 12:27, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::The problem with the magicword, I later realised, is that it will cancel all section headers for the entire page. I think I may have an idea for the headings, too. I'll experiment, and get back to you later in the week. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:23, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

== HGSS ==

* Can you add something to the [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|HGSS]] page saying something about the game containing both leafy trees and autumn trees? --[[User:swampert_rox|Swampert]] [[Swampert (Pokémon)|=]] [[User talk:Swampert_rox|awesome]] ([[User:PhoenixGraphix#{{ucfirst:Daily (bleh)}}|bl]][[Special:Random|eh]]) 19:28, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

== Redirects ==

Please be a bit more careful when trying to turn articles into redirects. I had to restore the article on [[Camerupt Point]] you had changed into a redirect because you made it redirect to Camerupt Point, hence causing an infinite redirect loop. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 23:12, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:Whoops; it was meant to go to [[Camerupt Mountain]]. Confuzzling :( —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:14, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

== Pokémon Black Market ==

If the article was full of speculation and all that, then slap a cleanup tag on it instead of deleting it! The Pokémon Black Market is a factual part of the Pokémon universe and thus is worthy of its own article. Could you restore it, please? [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] wants YOU! [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch/Bulbapedia Branch|Join the Order of the Glitch!]] [[User talk: Missingno. Master|(my talk page)]] 23:28, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:They'd be nothing left if all the speculation was removed. All you'd have left to say would be "The Pokémon black market is a black market for Pokémon which was talked about in DPxyz." I don't consider that to be article-worthy. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:29, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
::There's also the fact about Snorunt being worth top dollar on it. Besides, it's not like the speculation in question was baseless. If Glalie was worth as much as or more than Snorunt on the market, the hunter would've just sold his own Glalie, rather than going to the trouble of snatching Snorunt. If Carnivine, Yanmega, Pikachu, Chimchar, or Buneary were worth as much as or more than Snorunt, then the hunter would've tried to take them as well. If anything, that could be confined to a trivia section. Plus, there's [[Dustox Flower Field|much worse]] in the way of stubs. [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] wants YOU! [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch/Bulbapedia Branch|Join the Order of the Glitch!]] [[User talk: Missingno. Master|(my talk page)]] 23:36, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:::I didn't say it wasn't baseless; in fact I think they are perfectly reasonable assumptions. However, they remain just that. Perhaps the hunter hadn't realised that he could have sold Glalie, or perhaps he was sentimentally attached to it, or perhaps he just got a thrill from stealing Pokémon. These things are as unknown as the conclusions you have jumped to. If the information about Snorunt isn't mentioned on {{p|Snorunt|this page}} I'd suggest putting them there.
:::And yes, there are millions of stubs out there, and we are doing our best to clean them up (hence "featured stub" on the main page). It'd be great if you could give us a hand. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:40, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
::::It's not that I wouldn't love to, it's half the time I find a stub, I usually don't know too much information what that can be added to it. [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] wants YOU! [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch/Bulbapedia Branch|Join the Order of the Glitch!]] [[User talk: Missingno. Master|(my talk page)]] 23:49, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
== Talk archive image ==
See what's in <nowiki></nowiki>'s. Just thought it might be easier for ya.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Immewnity|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]''' was here at 01:34, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
:Amazing. No more pretend transparent! Cheers. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:03, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

== Edit again ==

Sorry, but I missed something with that change in {{template|bulbanews}}. See [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template_talk:Bulbanews&curid=78999&diff=815279&oldid=815276 this]. Thanks. [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 02:16, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
:Done. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 09:41, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

== Thank you ==

Thanks for blocking I am Missingno. I annoys me so much when people mess up pages, especially an entire page. Anyway, thanks for putting a stop to the vandalism. --[[User:RiverAura|*River*]] [[User_Talk:RiverAura|*Aura*]] 20:52, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
:That's ok. I hadn't planned to pop in today, but I'm glad I did. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:53, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
::I would also like to extend my gratitude for quick action. He also touched both of our userpages. If you want, you can clear my history of the vandalism. Thanks again. By the way, the line I put for "Get off this wiki!" is a pun of Steve Wilkos telling bad guests "Get off my stage!" Just a thought. --[[User:Rockersk08|rock]][[User talk:Rockersk08|ersk]][[Special:Contributions/Rockersk08|08]] 20:56, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
:::Both done. Thanks to all involved. Now, move along, folks. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:02, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
:::: I forgot to mention {{p|Pikachu}} Sorry about that. --[[User:Rockersk08|rock]][[User talk:Rockersk08|ersk]][[Special:Contributions/Rockersk08|08]] 21:04, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

== Trom old boy, ==

How do you set the size of the table of contents? Places like {{m|Double-Edge}} are getting a bit out of hand.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:01, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
:I don't know if it's possible to do that. You can set your preferences up, however, to autohide all TOCs. It's under Misc. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:05, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, yours seemed squished (maybe its just your big purple box). Should I just not write "Gale of Darkness" then?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:07, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
:::Oh, yeah, it's just been squished. I guess you could put it into an invisible table and set the width there... but that'll just make extend downwards further, which would be worse, IMO. Don't abbreviate the game name too far. Aside from the fact that it takes up my whole screen, there's no huge problem. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:10, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
::::PK, just realized I can take out "Pokémon" #2 :D.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:11, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

== Chuck Norris ==

Username similar, just swapped the first few letters...how about it? Remove or keep? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:20, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
:Give him a chance, probably just a coinicidence; who wouldn't want to be named after the world's greatest human being?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:22, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
::I heard MediaWiki blocking powers don't work on Chuck Norris. IDK about his fanboys, so let's leave him for now. Don't want to break the server or anything. Chances are he won't do anything. If he does, we can jump him then. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:23, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
::: You guys wouldn't be talking about me, would you? Considering that ht14 posted about 12 minutes after I joined, I would say that's likely. Well, if you are talking about me, don't worry, I'm not a n00b, all I want to do is give back to the website which has helped me so much when playing through the Pokémon games. I'm not new to Wikis either; I'm a member on Wikipedia, and I've even almost entirely rewritten an article there ({{wp|Whirled}}), and edited a few others. [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] 04:27, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

::::I don't see a problem. Use your own judgement on this one, trom, since it's on your TP, but it's clearly not an ''impersonation''. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 04:30, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::Impersonating {{u|Chuck Norris}}? Or {{wp|Chuck Norris}} himself? Is {{u|Chuck Norris}} a high-standing member? If so, I apologize for any apparent impersonation, all I did was I checked to see if I'd already registered here by looking for usernames beginning with "Nuck". Also, Trom, I can say from experience that the banhammer works on me, considering I have felt its wrath on Kingdom of Loathing. Don't worry, it was for taking a controversial debate too far. I doubt the banhammer would work on Chuck Norris himself, though. Even if it did, I woudn't want to try it on him. He'd probably be standing right behind you, in the middle of roundhousing you, even before the banhammer was swung. WATCH OUT FOR HIM!!!! —– [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] ([[User talk:Nuck Chorris|talk]]) 05:11, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

::::::The real one. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 05:21, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::::I live in fear of him every day. Speaking of which, he's right behind me right now! Holy S***!!! Oh, wait... thats just the back of my chair. Nevermind... False alarm... Anyways, I've got more maps to work on now, so carry on without me. —– [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] ([[User talk:Nuck Chorris|talk]]) 05:41, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

== Why? ==

Do you removed the image of Twinleaf Town from Platinum.[[User:Mario136|Mario136]] 18:51, 30 July,2009 (UTC)
:Despite the fact that it's from the latest game, it was of a lower quality and had giant arrows on it. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 19:46, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

== Equivalent to Wikipedia's {{wp|Template:Superseded-Image}}? ==

Trom – since you were the one who welcomed me, and you seem to be fairly active and helpful – do you know if Bulbapedia has an equivalent to Wikipedia's {{wp|Template:Superseded-Image}}? I uploaded a higher-quality map for [[Eterna Forest]] ([[a:Image:EternaForest.png]]), but the old one still exists (Image:Eterna Forest.png). On Wikipedia, I know you'd just tag the old image with {{wp|Template:Superseded-Image}}, but as I can't find that or something similar on Bulbapedia or Bulbagarden Archives, I don't know what to do. Any ideas? [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] 04:33, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
:Nah, you'd just mark it for deletion and say in the edit summary that you uploaded a better one. Which image is this? I'll get it for you.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 04:35, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
::Haha, just saw you linked it.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 04:36, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
::: Thanks! I assume I use <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> to mark it for deletion, right? —– [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] ([[User talk:Nuck Chorris|talk]]) 05:02, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
::::Yep.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 05:41, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

== Code help ==

Since you've already been so helpful in reducing my signature to nothing more that purple writing, I should ask how you get a coloured background on your userpage :P thanks in advance --[[User:Dragon Master|'''Dragon]]''' [[User talk:Dragon Master|'''Master]]''' 12:43, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
:[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Dragon_Master&diff=prev&oldid=822131 Replied] on your talk page. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:15, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

== Re:Signature ==
thanks! it works now!--[[User:Rotom45|Rotom]][[User Talk:Rotom45|Let me get the lawnmower!]] 01:59, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
:[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Rotom45&diff=prev&oldid=822132 Replied] on your talk page. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:15, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

dont worry. i'll follow Bulbapedia's rules and respect it's policy!--[[User:Rotom45|Rotom]][[User Talk:Rotom45|Let me get the lawnmower!]] 02:16, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Rotom (Pokémon)

2009-08-03T02:07:24Z

Rotom45: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prevnum=478 | prev=Froslass | nextnum=480 | next=Uxie | type=electric | type2=ghost}}

{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Rotom |
jname=ロトム |
tmname=Rotom |
image=479Rotom{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=|1=-Heat|2=-Wash|3=-Frost|4=-Fan|5=-Mow}}.png |
caption=Artwork of {{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Normal|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom from Generation IV |
pron=<sc>''row'' -tom</sc>|
ndex=479 |
sdex=152 |
typen=2 |
type1=Electric |
type2=Ghost |
species=Plasma |
height-ftin=1'00" |
height-m=0.3 |
weight-lbs=0.7 |
weight-kg=0.3 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Levitate |
ability2= |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Indeterminate |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1|
evsp=1|
expyield=132 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=255 |
color=Red |
catchrate=45 |
body= 01|
pokefordex= |
generation=4 |
footnotes=}}

'''Rotom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ロトム''' ''Rotom'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Ghost}} [[Pokémon]].

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon. However, as of {{game|Platinum}}, it can [[form differences|change forms]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Rotom's basic body looks similar to {{p|Castform}}, but Rotom has no real relation to any other species, since it doesn't have any evolutions or pre-evolutions. Rotom has a body of plasma. It also has teeth, which are often seen. Rotom also have unique eyes that have a dividing line across them. Even though Rotom is classified as being an Electric/Ghost type, it possesses traits that aren't usually normal for something that's supposed to be a spirit, such as the need to eat, being able to faint and somehow reproducing. Rotom themselves are shaped like lightning rods, while the blue aura of electricity around them takes the appearance of lightning.

[[File:Rotom parts.png|thumb|left|Rotom and the appliances]]
In {{game|Platinum}}, Rotom also has five extra forms (each based on a household appliance), which can be transformed between using an event-exclusive item called the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Secret Key}}. They are based on a {{wp|refrigerator}} (Frost Rotom), {{wp|washing machine}} (Wash Rotom), {{wp|fan}} (Fan Rotom), {{wp|lawn mower}} (Mow Rotom), and a {{wp|microwave oven}} (Heat Rotom). Despite having visual characteristics of other types ({{t|Ice}}, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Fire}}, respectively), they share the original Rotom's {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ghost}} types. Rotom's eyes and aura of electricity will change colors when it changes form, but the aura remains the same color if it's {{shiny2}}. In contrast, their base stats are far higher than those of the original Rotom, to the point of being analogous to evolutions.
====Gender differences====
Rotom is a genderless species.
====Special abilities====
Rotom can creep into machines and appliances and infiltrate them. It may also possess and take the form of them if it wishes. However, only 5 alternate forms have been discovered so far.
[[Image:BrockRotom.gif|thumb|right|Rotom transforming]]

===Behavior===
Rotom are mischievous, apparently wreaking havoc on electrical appliances just for the fun of it. They like to pull pranks on others, or just {{m|Discharge|shock}} them. When not possessing any object and when possessing a fan, it levitates when moving. On the other hand, when possessing a refrigerator or a microwave oven, it bounces.

===Habitat===
They usually live in electrical appliances, sometimes in those of [[Old Chateau|abandoned places]]. In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a Rotom resides inside a [[television]], where the {{player}} is able to catch it after obtaining the National Pokédex in Diamond and Pearl (in Platinum, this is not required).

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

As with most {{t|Electric}} Pokémon, Rotom probably feeds on electricity.

==In the anime==
[[Image:{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Rotom normal.jpg|1=Rotom heat.jpg|2=Rotom wash.jpg|3=Rotom frost.jpg|4=Rotom spin.jpg|5=Rotom cut.jpg}}|thumb|210px|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom in the anime]]
Rotom made its debut appearance in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'' in all its different forms, toying around with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|co.}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP105|Rotom|Ash's Pokédex|Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. Rotom plays practical jokes, which it carries out by embedding its plasma body in electronic devices.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
In [[Pokémon Special]], Rotom appeared in the television at the [[Old Chateau]].

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|type2=ghost
|gen=4
|diamonddex=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
|pearldex=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
|platinumdex=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
type2=ghost|
gen=4 |
dprarity=One |
dparea=TV in [[Old Chateau]] ([[Time|Night]] only, after obtaining [[National Dex]]) |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=TV in [[Old Chateau]] ([[Time|Night]] only) |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Electric
|type2=Ghost
|md2=[[Midnight Forest]] (B10-B20)
}}

Rotom will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time until a rescue mission involving it has been completed. This task can be completed by using the following Wonder Mail code:
:8HTR MY9+ K6+@
:NT=M 9Q6R 38@5
:Objective: Escort Rotom to floor 4 of [[Tiny Meadow]].

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|

===Base stats===
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====Normal Rotom====
|-
|
{{BaseStats |
type=electric |
type2=ghost |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 50 |
Defense=77 |
SpAtk= 95 |
SpDef= 77 |
Speed= 91 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1|2|3|4|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====Heat, Wash, Frost, Fan, and Mow Rotom====
|-
|
{{BaseStats |
type=electric |
type2=ghost |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 65 |
Defense=107 |
SpAtk= 105 |
SpDef= 107 |
Speed= 86 }}
|}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Ghost|

Normal= 0 |
Fighting= 0 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 50 |

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

notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1|
newfighting=1|
levitate=yes|
newground=2}}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Rotom}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|electric|ghost|4|4|Rotom}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|8|Uproar|Normal|Special|50|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|15|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|29|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|36|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|43|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric|ghost}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|electric|ghost|4|4|Rotom}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM49]]|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM61]]|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric|ghost}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|Electric|Ghost|4a|4|Rotom}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4a|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0||'''|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4a|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4a|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2|||no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4a|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|Smart|0|||no|yes|}}
{{tutor/note|4|electric|ghost}}

====Special move====
{{movelistspecial|Electric|Ghost|4|4|Rotom}}
{{mlentry4|{{game|Platinum}} (Normal Rotom, having no other moves)|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{game|Platinum}} (Heat Rotom)|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5|Beauty|2||}}
{{mlentry4|{{game|Platinum}} (Wash Rotom)|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5|Beauty|2||}}
{{mlentry4|{{game|Platinum}} (Frost Rotom)|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||}}
{{mlentry4|{{game|Platinum}} (Fan Rotom)|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20|Cool|2||}}
{{mlentry4|{{game|Platinum}} (Mow Rotom)|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|140|90|5|Cute|2||}}
{{movelist/note/Rotom|4|electric|ghost}}

===Side game data===

{{Side game|
type=electric |
ndex=479 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12% |
iq=G |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/0formes6|479|Rotom|Rotom|[[Old Chateau|Normal]]|2|Electric|Ghost|Spr 4p 479O|Heat Rotom|[[List of key items in Generation IV#Secret Key|Microwave Oven]]|2|Electric|Ghost|Spr 4p 479W|Wash Rotom|[[List of key items in Generation IV#Secret Key|Washing Machine]]|2|Electric|Ghost|Spr 4p 479R|Frost Rotom|[[List of key items in Generation IV#Secret Key|Refrigerator]]|2|Electric|Ghost|Spr 4p 479F|Fan Rotom|[[List of key items in Generation IV#Secret Key|Fan]]|2|Electric|Ghost|Spr 4p 479L|Mow Rotom|[[List of key items in Generation IV#Secret Key|Lawnmower]]|2|Electric|Ghost}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
type2=ghost|
gen=4|
gender=6formes|
ndex=479|
name=Rotom|
forme1=O|
forme2=W|
forme3=R|
forme4=F|
forme5=L|
}}

==Trivia==
* When Rotom is encountered, the music is the same as {{pkmn2|legendary}} encounters although it is not classified as one. Rotom is, to date, the only non-legendary Pokémon to do this. {{p|Cresselia}} and {{p|Shaymin}} do the opposite, being the only legendaries encountered in [[Generation IV]] for which the normal wild battle music plays.
* It is the only [[Generation IV]] Pokémon not in the original [[Sinnoh Dex]] that is neither legendary nor an evolution of a Pokémon from previous generations.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Rotom.
* Rotom is one of three Ghost-types whose [[List of Pokémon by color|color]] isn't in the black or purple category. The others are {{p|Shedinja}} (brown) and {{p|Froslass}} (white).
* With the exception of {{p|Unown}}, Rotom has the most forms of any non-legendary Pokémon, with six in total.
* Rotom is one of only two Ghost-types that cannot learn {{m|Psychic}}, the other being Shedinja.
* When Rotom transforms, it learns a new move in the same way that other Pokémon may learn new moves upon evolving. The move is replaced by another if Rotom possesses another object, and is deleted when Rotom transforms back to its normal form. If the only move that Rotom knows right before reverting to its original form is exclusive to its alternate form, then that move will be replaced with {{m|ThunderShock}}.
* Rotom is the only Pokémon with the ability to change its form by will that must possess another object in order to do so. {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and {{p|Shaymin}} actually transform their bodies. However, {{p|Burmy}} is similar to Rotom in that it merely changes its surrounding cover. Like Deoxys and Burmy, players can have the six forms at one time.
* Rotom is the only Pokémon whose alternate forms have a different [[Stats|base stat total]] than that of the original form. Other Pokémon with alternate forms may have different distributions, however.
* Fan Rotom is the only form with a special move whose base power isn't over 100. It's also the only one with more than 5 PP.
* As of the official Japanese tournament held in 2008, all Rotom forms have been banned from official tournaments. This is due to the special status of the alternate forms as event-exclusive Pokémon.
** Rotom is, so far, the only Pokémon considered to be non-legendary to receive these distinctions.
* Rotom is notable for being the only Pokémon to learn certain moves (while in different forms):
** As Heat Rotom, Rotom is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Overheat}} without breeding or via [[TM]].
** As Mow Rotom, Rotom is the only non-{{type2|Grass}} to learn {{m|Leaf Storm}}.
** As Fan Rotom, Rotom is the only non-{{type2|Flying}} to learn {{m|Air Slash}}.
** As Wash Rotom, along with {{p|Lugia}} and the {{p|Bagon}} family, are the only non-{{type2|Water}}s that can learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}.
*Along with Rotom changing type as it changes form, it's eyes and plasma around it change color also (Heat-red, Frost-purple, Fan-orange, Cut-green, Wash-blue).
*In a lot of Frost Rotom's artwork, it appears to not smile, unlike the other forms' artwork.

===Origin===
Rotom appears to be based on {{wp|Pulseman}}, who was actually designed by Pokémon designer [[Ken Sugimori]], although it may also be inspired by the unexplained phenomenon of {{wp|ball lightning}}. Its Pokédex entry brings to mind {{wp|gremlin}}s. Its possession of other objects may be based on {{wp|poltergeist}}s.

====Name origin====
In {{game|Platinum}}, it is revealed that [[Charon]] discovered and named the first known Rotom. It appeared out of his toy robot, and Charon named it Rotom due to its origin. Rotom is the word ''motor'' backwards; this may refer to the fact that motors make many appliances function, while Rotom makes them fail.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Rotom
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Motisma - From ''moteur'' (engine) and ''plasma''.
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 로토무 ''Rotom''

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prevnum=478 | prev=Froslass | nextnum=480 | next=Uxie | type=electric | type2 = ghost}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon with different forms]]

[[de:Rotom]]
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helloooo!--[[User:Rotom45|Rotom45]] 01:44, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

== Signature Test ==
LOOK AT MAH SIGNATURE! WHAT IT SAYS IS TRUE >D--[[User:Rotom45|Rotom]][[User Talk:Rotom45|Let me get the lawnmower!]] 02:00, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
:Click the box in your preferences, and please test your signature by using the "show preview" function. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:56, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

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My replies will go here, so make sure to be watching this page. If you're a first-time poster here, I'll leave a note on your talk page too. Next archive planned for October 1.... —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 12:11, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
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== See this ==

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{{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}/Alakazam ([[Sabrina]]) • {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}} ([[Blaine]]) • {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}/Nidoking? ([[Giovanni]])/<?> ({{ga|Blue}}) 
{{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}} ([[Lorelei]]) • {{TP|Bruno|Onix}}/Machamp ([[Bruno]]) • Gengar ([[Agatha]]) • {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} ([[Lance]])
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This is only the first two regions...working on it...how is it? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 14:29, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:Is it really necessary? —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:52, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::Ehh...debatable for now... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:31, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

== Whoops ==

[[User:MisterE13/Sandbox|Here]], I figured out a little something that will work a little better. Sorry about that and thaks for everuthing.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 18:48, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:Done. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:52, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
::Some new stuff on there now, got rid of some redirects and added Rotom and Castform clauses. BTW, yes I had made one final mistake on the Infobox which is now fixed in my Sandbox I'm 100% sure it will work now though (and Shaymin's page will be perfect{{tt|.|Muhahaha}})--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 01:01, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
:::Which new stuff am I supposed to install? —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:13, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
::::Everything, its kind-of scattered in the first two so I suppose you could copy/paste. If that's no good, most of it was just redirect-avoiding (which I do believe is good). Other than that, it was just Rotom, Castform (and a slight Burmy) clauses.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:17, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::Query: What do the "improvements" actually do? Just sprite altering? —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:25, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::A lot of redirects to [[Forme differences]] are avoided (don't know if that's as important as I think it is), putting in 412 automatically inserts a little "Plant Cloak" (for Burmy), the TM one now allows for Rotom (complete with sprites and "Forme differences" links) and they both allow for Castform (links only, obviously). That's pretty much it I think.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:41, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::::There are yet more last minute modifications in there now. Thanks for the trouble.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 07:20, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

== Books ==

Hey Trom, should we start making articles about the Pokémon books? A couple I can name of the top of my head are: Pokémon pop quiz by Carli Entin, and Attack of the prehistoric Pokémon by Tracey West. Actually, could we just make it a project? I could put together a list before you decided if you want. Thanks Trom! -[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 03:43, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:Yeah, definitely go ahead with that. I wouldn't suggest a full-flown project just yet, but maybe we can organise something more formal once some work has actually been done. Tracey West doesn't even have an article yet, so that may be a good place to start. I've read a few of her novelizations (but don't own any), and recall a bibliography on the back. And of course, the internet may be a good resource as well. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:36, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::[http://www.traceywest.com/biography.html This] and [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en-us&q=tracey+west+biography&revid=1279369419&ei=_mZMSvfoCYbyMcvY1PYD&sa=X&oi=revisions_inline&resnum=0&ct=broad-revision&cd=4 this] look like a good place to start. I will help with the project if it's created. *wishing I still had all of the books I had by her* --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 07:54, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:::Wow, that first site looks great! I suppose I'll get started on that article, then. Unless you have already. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:59, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::::I haven't. And of course that first site looks great. It's her official sight. (lol) --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:00, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::Hm. I should get some more sleep. I thought I was talking to the same person then.... D: —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:16, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::lol What's this "sleep" of which you speak? It's 2:20 am here and I'm not tired at all. And it has nothing to do with the Pepsi I'm drinking. *should probably shut up now**goes to edit my userpage a ton (but only one recorded edit, no worries) and possibly create a couple book pages* Should we do pages for [http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Pokemon-Pop-Quiz/Carli-Entin/e/9780439154062 the pop quiz book mentioned above], [http://www.paperbackswap.com/book/details/9780816765270-Pokemon+Activity+Book the activity book], [http://www.amazon.com/How-Draw-Pokemon-Tracey-West/dp/0439434408 the how to draw Pokémon book (by Tracey West)], and/or [http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Official-Collectors-Sticker-Book/dp/0439106591 the sticker book]? --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:29, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::::How about you try and do the lot? Keep up the quality, though. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:44, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Okay. They might not be very good, as there isn't much important stuff to write about (I believe). --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:48, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

OK, thanks Trom. I can probably get my hands on a couple of the books but will start out with just a list of to-do stuff. Thanks again, and get yourself some sleep! –[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 16:36, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:Trom, I made a [[User:MasterKenobi/Project Books/To-do list| To-do list]] and have quite a bit more to add. I think, that I could probably make a project out of this if I get an OK. Here is the first book article, [[Island of the Giant Pokémon (book)]] but, I think to make it look a bit better we could use a template that includes the title, book cover image, pages, publication date, ISBN # (This one I think isn't really needed), and publisher. For the series books though we could make it like the anime or the manga where it links to the book before it and after it. -[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 19:22, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

== Quick question ==

Do you know how to link directly to a category on a userpage without it getting included and making it appear? I'm trying to extend list of (non talk) pages I've created on my userpage, but it won't show the category pages. --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:37, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
:{{template|cat}}. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:44, 2 July 2009 (UTC)
::Thanks! --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 08:51, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

== A Question ==

Three things (not all questions). First, how do you use special characters in the search boxes? Second, one of the pictures on your userpage doesn't display. Third, if there is supposed to be a Haunter pic on this page its not working and just says purplehaunter.png or something like that.--[[User:Swampert rox|Swampert rox]] 16:39, 3 July 2009 (UTC)
:The images are your problem, not mine. They all display for me. Try clearing your browser cache (Ctrl+F5). If, by special characters you mean the e-acute (é) you can either copy-paste from somewhere else, or you can type Alt+130. These can all be found in the character map for Windows. If you're on a Mac, I can't help you with that. There's probably a list on the internet of every special character ever created and the accompanying codes. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:49, 4 July 2009 (UTC)
::For Mac: The é is option-e-e. I use it all the time. Other symbols can be gotten by other option- combinations. All the letter keys plus have special chars. --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 03:03, 4 July 2009 (UTC)
:::If you mean Alt + 1 + 3 + 0, it doesn't work. If that's not what you meant, what do I type?--[[User:Swampert rox|Swampert rox]] 21:19, 4 July 2009 (UTC)
::::I think he means to hold the Alt key and type 130 in that order, not all at once. I've never tried that method, though. --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 21:22, 4 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::Doesn't work (or do anything whatsoever).--[[User:Swampert rox|Swampert rox]] 14:58, 5 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::Then something's up with your computer. I'd love to fix it, but... um.... yeah..... —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 05:18, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Alt+0233 can be used as an alternative for the e-acute. '''~ [[User:Sol|sol]][[User talk:Sol|ar]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|is]]''' 05:20, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::::You have to use the numberpad to type the numbers, not the row at the top of the keyboard. If you are using a laptop which doesn't have a numberpad then you can buy a usb one quite cheaply, or just cope with the redirects that should have been created. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] 05:37, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::Most laptops have an Fn key anyway, which activates keys differently. It's what I use: I gotta hold Fn and Alt and hit jlm. é. Happy daaaaay! '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:08, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
::::::::::That doesn't work for me either. Is there any alternative way for a laptop?--[[User:Swampert rox|Swampert rox]] 11:49, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

== Sorry again ==

Did I apologize for my behavior. I had not realized that I could not make other changes. I do not speak English well and I find it difficult to understand at times. Sorry again for my ignorance. --[[User:Brendon|Brendon]] 8.35, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

== yukushi wisdom ==
Thanks for your help. Actually, since I don't edit much in Bulbapedia, I was considering canceling my account. That's why I was editing. I didn't realise that I was doing it in my fake name lol but anyways thaks for everything. {{SUBST:User:Uxie wisdom/sig}} 23:57, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
:Accounts can't be canceled, unfortunately. Just go away and never come back :P If you want those subpages you blanked deleted, I can handle that for you. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:07, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

== Slight problem ==

Well, it's not really a problem but, Trombony, I might need an option of no image (in which cse we might wanna colspan it). See [[Cissy]] to get what I mean. Many thanks. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 00:23, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
:It shouldn't be too hard to get an image. I'll dig around, watch the episode and get good screenshots. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:58, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
::Yes, of course we can get the image. But the template is gonna be in a much wider use, and we're gonna have a lot of similar cases... But yeah, it's not too bad, just leaves some whitespace. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 10:21, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
::Well I see that that's already fixed, but a few other things (sorry I'm being difficult, but I demand perfection :)), when you get the time: first, there's the subject of nicknamed Pokémon, like [[Ritchie]]'s. I don't want the image caption to read "Ritchie's Sparky", I want it to read "Sparky", and the same for the main article link.
::Second: Apparently I need the number of "="s on the section headers to be changeable. In most articles it should be the way you did it, but in some I need it to be one level lower.
::Last but not least - check what happens if someone clicks the "edit" link in one of the sections... Is that supposed to be like that? --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 11:25, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
::: *clicks edit* woah! Yeah, not good. We can fix that with a NOEDITSECTION magicword. We can set the image to default as noimage; although imageneeded may be better than a white gap. I'll add an optional parameter such as {{{nick}}}, which should hopefully override the current hovercaption formatting. There can also be optional parameters for lower headings. Can you show me an example of where that would be in place? It won't help the construction of the template; I'm just curious. :P
:::You probably didn't understand a word of that. Probably because I made up most of the terminology. Lol. I doubt I'll catch you on AIM this weekend so I'll either work through it when I have time, or catch up with you later. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:29, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
::::Yeah, the reason I'm writing to you here is because we keep missing each other on AIM lately, and I figured it's best to let you know... So, here we go:
::::# The way you just canceled the section headers is no good. The reason I wanted section headers is because [[Casey's Elekid]], [[Drew's Absol]], etc, redirect to that specific Pokémon in the template. Get it? So put back the sectionheaders with that nice magicword of yours, please.
::::# Seems like {{u|Sol}} took care of the image thing for now.
::::# The {{{nick}}} parameter sounds great. Do it.
::::# Lower heading would come in case that the character exists in more than one media, AND has Pokémon not on hand. Why? Because then the headings go: <nowiki>==In the anime==, ===Pokémon===, ====On hand====,</nowiki> and just THEN the Pokémon should be. {{Gary}} is the best example I can think of right now.
::::So you see Trombodude, you're underestimating my comprehension skills. I understand you kiwi wiki terminology just fine. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 12:27, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
:::::The problem with the magicword, I later realised, is that it will cancel all section headers for the entire page. I think I may have an idea for the headings, too. I'll experiment, and get back to you later in the week. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:23, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

== HGSS ==

* Can you add something to the [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|HGSS]] page saying something about the game containing both leafy trees and autumn trees? --[[User:swampert_rox|Swampert]] [[Swampert (Pokémon)|=]] [[User talk:Swampert_rox|awesome]] ([[User:PhoenixGraphix#{{ucfirst:Daily (bleh)}}|bl]][[Special:Random|eh]]) 19:28, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

== Redirects ==

Please be a bit more careful when trying to turn articles into redirects. I had to restore the article on [[Camerupt Point]] you had changed into a redirect because you made it redirect to Camerupt Point, hence causing an infinite redirect loop. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 23:12, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:Whoops; it was meant to go to [[Camerupt Mountain]]. Confuzzling :( —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:14, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

== Pokémon Black Market ==

If the article was full of speculation and all that, then slap a cleanup tag on it instead of deleting it! The Pokémon Black Market is a factual part of the Pokémon universe and thus is worthy of its own article. Could you restore it, please? [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] wants YOU! [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch/Bulbapedia Branch|Join the Order of the Glitch!]] [[User talk: Missingno. Master|(my talk page)]] 23:28, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:They'd be nothing left if all the speculation was removed. All you'd have left to say would be "The Pokémon black market is a black market for Pokémon which was talked about in DPxyz." I don't consider that to be article-worthy. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:29, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
::There's also the fact about Snorunt being worth top dollar on it. Besides, it's not like the speculation in question was baseless. If Glalie was worth as much as or more than Snorunt on the market, the hunter would've just sold his own Glalie, rather than going to the trouble of snatching Snorunt. If Carnivine, Yanmega, Pikachu, Chimchar, or Buneary were worth as much as or more than Snorunt, then the hunter would've tried to take them as well. If anything, that could be confined to a trivia section. Plus, there's [[Dustox Flower Field|much worse]] in the way of stubs. [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] wants YOU! [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch/Bulbapedia Branch|Join the Order of the Glitch!]] [[User talk: Missingno. Master|(my talk page)]] 23:36, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:::I didn't say it wasn't baseless; in fact I think they are perfectly reasonable assumptions. However, they remain just that. Perhaps the hunter hadn't realised that he could have sold Glalie, or perhaps he was sentimentally attached to it, or perhaps he just got a thrill from stealing Pokémon. These things are as unknown as the conclusions you have jumped to. If the information about Snorunt isn't mentioned on {{p|Snorunt|this page}} I'd suggest putting them there.
:::And yes, there are millions of stubs out there, and we are doing our best to clean them up (hence "featured stub" on the main page). It'd be great if you could give us a hand. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:40, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
::::It's not that I wouldn't love to, it's half the time I find a stub, I usually don't know too much information what that can be added to it. [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] wants YOU! [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch/Bulbapedia Branch|Join the Order of the Glitch!]] [[User talk: Missingno. Master|(my talk page)]] 23:49, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
== Talk archive image ==
See what's in <nowiki></nowiki>'s. Just thought it might be easier for ya.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Immewnity|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]''' was here at 01:34, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
:Amazing. No more pretend transparent! Cheers. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:03, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

== Edit again ==

Sorry, but I missed something with that change in {{template|bulbanews}}. See [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template_talk:Bulbanews&curid=78999&diff=815279&oldid=815276 this]. Thanks. [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 02:16, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
:Done. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 09:41, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

== Thank you ==

Thanks for blocking I am Missingno. I annoys me so much when people mess up pages, especially an entire page. Anyway, thanks for putting a stop to the vandalism. --[[User:RiverAura|*River*]] [[User_Talk:RiverAura|*Aura*]] 20:52, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
:That's ok. I hadn't planned to pop in today, but I'm glad I did. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:53, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
::I would also like to extend my gratitude for quick action. He also touched both of our userpages. If you want, you can clear my history of the vandalism. Thanks again. By the way, the line I put for "Get off this wiki!" is a pun of Steve Wilkos telling bad guests "Get off my stage!" Just a thought. --[[User:Rockersk08|rock]][[User talk:Rockersk08|ersk]][[Special:Contributions/Rockersk08|08]] 20:56, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
:::Both done. Thanks to all involved. Now, move along, folks. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:02, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
:::: I forgot to mention {{p|Pikachu}} Sorry about that. --[[User:Rockersk08|rock]][[User talk:Rockersk08|ersk]][[Special:Contributions/Rockersk08|08]] 21:04, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

== Trom old boy, ==

How do you set the size of the table of contents? Places like {{m|Double-Edge}} are getting a bit out of hand.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:01, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
:I don't know if it's possible to do that. You can set your preferences up, however, to autohide all TOCs. It's under Misc. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:05, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, yours seemed squished (maybe its just your big purple box). Should I just not write "Gale of Darkness" then?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:07, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
:::Oh, yeah, it's just been squished. I guess you could put it into an invisible table and set the width there... but that'll just make extend downwards further, which would be worse, IMO. Don't abbreviate the game name too far. Aside from the fact that it takes up my whole screen, there's no huge problem. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:10, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
::::PK, just realized I can take out "Pokémon" #2 :D.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:11, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

== Chuck Norris ==

Username similar, just swapped the first few letters...how about it? Remove or keep? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:20, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
:Give him a chance, probably just a coinicidence; who wouldn't want to be named after the world's greatest human being?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:22, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
::I heard MediaWiki blocking powers don't work on Chuck Norris. IDK about his fanboys, so let's leave him for now. Don't want to break the server or anything. Chances are he won't do anything. If he does, we can jump him then. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:23, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
::: You guys wouldn't be talking about me, would you? Considering that ht14 posted about 12 minutes after I joined, I would say that's likely. Well, if you are talking about me, don't worry, I'm not a n00b, all I want to do is give back to the website which has helped me so much when playing through the Pokémon games. I'm not new to Wikis either; I'm a member on Wikipedia, and I've even almost entirely rewritten an article there ({{wp|Whirled}}), and edited a few others. [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] 04:27, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

::::I don't see a problem. Use your own judgement on this one, trom, since it's on your TP, but it's clearly not an ''impersonation''. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 04:30, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::Impersonating {{u|Chuck Norris}}? Or {{wp|Chuck Norris}} himself? Is {{u|Chuck Norris}} a high-standing member? If so, I apologize for any apparent impersonation, all I did was I checked to see if I'd already registered here by looking for usernames beginning with "Nuck". Also, Trom, I can say from experience that the banhammer works on me, considering I have felt its wrath on Kingdom of Loathing. Don't worry, it was for taking a controversial debate too far. I doubt the banhammer would work on Chuck Norris himself, though. Even if it did, I woudn't want to try it on him. He'd probably be standing right behind you, in the middle of roundhousing you, even before the banhammer was swung. WATCH OUT FOR HIM!!!! —– [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] ([[User talk:Nuck Chorris|talk]]) 05:11, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

::::::The real one. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 05:21, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::::I live in fear of him every day. Speaking of which, he's right behind me right now! Holy S***!!! Oh, wait... thats just the back of my chair. Nevermind... False alarm... Anyways, I've got more maps to work on now, so carry on without me. —– [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] ([[User talk:Nuck Chorris|talk]]) 05:41, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

== Why? ==

Do you removed the image of Twinleaf Town from Platinum.[[User:Mario136|Mario136]] 18:51, 30 July,2009 (UTC)
:Despite the fact that it's from the latest game, it was of a lower quality and had giant arrows on it. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 19:46, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

== Equivalent to Wikipedia's {{wp|Template:Superseded-Image}}? ==

Trom – since you were the one who welcomed me, and you seem to be fairly active and helpful – do you know if Bulbapedia has an equivalent to Wikipedia's {{wp|Template:Superseded-Image}}? I uploaded a higher-quality map for [[Eterna Forest]] ([[a:Image:EternaForest.png]]), but the old one still exists (Image:Eterna Forest.png). On Wikipedia, I know you'd just tag the old image with {{wp|Template:Superseded-Image}}, but as I can't find that or something similar on Bulbapedia or Bulbagarden Archives, I don't know what to do. Any ideas? [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] 04:33, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
:Nah, you'd just mark it for deletion and say in the edit summary that you uploaded a better one. Which image is this? I'll get it for you.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 04:35, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
::Haha, just saw you linked it.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 04:36, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
::: Thanks! I assume I use <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> to mark it for deletion, right? —– [[User:Nuck Chorris|Nuck Chorris]] ([[User talk:Nuck Chorris|talk]]) 05:02, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
::::Yep.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 05:41, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

== Code help ==

Since you've already been so helpful in reducing my signature to nothing more that purple writing, I should ask how you get a coloured background on your userpage :P thanks in advance --[[User:Dragon Master|'''Dragon]]''' [[User talk:Dragon Master|'''Master]]''' 12:43, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

== Re:Signature ==
thanks! it works now!--[[User:Rotom45|Rotom]][[User Talk:Rotom45|Let me get the lawnmower!]] 01:59, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

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== Signature Test ==
LOOK AT MAH SIGNATURE! WHAT IT SAYS IS TRUE >D --[[User:Rotom45|[[User:Rotom45|Rotom</span]] [[User Talk:Rotom45|Let me get the lawnmower!]]]] 01:53, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

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Rotom45: Created page with 'Hello peoplez! I am Rotom45 and as you can see, i luv Rotom! If you have ever heard of the Central Wiki and all the other wikis that revolve around it, i edit at the Pokemon and …'