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Thank you, and have a good time editing here! [[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']] 17:28, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Please don't add any information you don't know to be accurate to an article. I'm referring to [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Deoxys_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=337005&oldid=323792 this edit]; Pokémon Platinum is a rumor at best, and any information about the game is even less reliable. If you have a reference to back up your edit, then list it. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 18:58, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

:Please don't insert rumors based on other rumors. As far as we know, there is no Pokémon Platnium or new Deoxys form, and any information as such could constitute inserting false information. Do it again and you may find yourself blocked. Consider this your last warning. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 19:38, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Ok! I know that. But [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Deoxys_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=337005&oldid=323792 this edit]... it wasn't me. I swear. {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}

== Preview button ==

You just made ''five consecutive edits'' to the [[Dragon trio]] page, and in the end, it was exactly the same as it had been when you started. Instead of making a bunch of edits to try and fix one mistake, use the "Show preview" button to make sure the page looks like what you want it to look like. You could have avoided a lot of unnecessary work that way. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Talk))]] 18:56, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Silly me... Won't happen again... Sakas 21:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

== Lake guardians & Cresselia ==

Cresselia did '''not''' create Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf. They were created by Arceus, and Arceus alone. Please stop insisting, and adding to articles, that Cresselia created them. If you continue to add this incorrect information to articles, you may be temporarily blocked from editing. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:50, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

Just to point out, now that I'm older, i. e., 6 years later, that everything I did about this was based on a piece of information given to me by the Portuguese usual Pokémon distributor FNAC about the creation of Lake trio in an official paper. In it, it was written that Cresselia created Lake trio, which I find logical. However, be it or not, the creators might have changed mind or not, I accept that Arceus created Lake trio, because we are the ones who make Pokémon what it is. (Shiny Pokémon weren't call "Shiny" until the fans did, and now it's official) Cheers! Sakas 21:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

== Hey ==

Sign your comments please! Four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) is all it takes!--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 12:21, 10 October 2010 (UTC)

==Talk Page Comments==
Removing talk page comments, including the initial welcome template, is prohibited per Bulbapedia's {{bp|talk page policy}}. Please do not remove any comments in the future. If you wish to clean old comments away, you should archive your talk page instead. Thank you! --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 22:03, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

I did not know that. I now understand the reasons for it. Sakas 22:11, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

User talk:SakasFixe

2016-03-20T22:12:24Z

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User talk:SakasFixe

2016-03-20T22:11:23Z

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User talk:SakasFixe

2016-03-20T21:52:24Z

SakasFixe:

==Welcome==
Welcome to [[Bulbapedia]], {{BASEPAGENAME}}!

As a new user, you may wish to learn a few things that will be useful in your editing:
*For a basic overview of wiki code, see [[Help:Editing|this page]].
*The {{bp|manual of style}} is very important. Make sure to read it. It outlines all official policies of Bulbapedia.
*The word [[Pokémon]] is spelled with a capital '''P''' and an accented '''é'''. The P, of course, is accessed easily by holding Shift and pressing the P key, while the é can be accessed using Alt + 130 or Alt + 0233 on a Windows computer, and Option + e, then e again on a Mac. Otherwise, you can click it in the character palette below the editbox.
*The word [[Poké Ball]] is spelled as two words. The "Poké" part is identical to the four beginning letters in "Pokémon"; "Ball" is spelled with a captial '''B''' (which is, again, accessed by holding Shift and pressing the B key). The spelling "Pokéball" arises frequently, but is incorrect.
*The word "you" and all forms of it should not be used on encyclopedic pages unless it is a quote from Pokémon media. Bulbapedia is an encyclopedia, not a walkthrough.
*On {{bp|talk page}}s, please sign your comments with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>).
*The use of {{cat|link templates}} is official policy. For an explanation on their use, see the page on {{bp|shortlinks}}.
*If you happen to spot a vandal in the [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]] that has not been dealt with, please see {{bp|dealing with vandalism|this page}} for how to deal with it.
*A list of pages that are linked to, but have not been created, can be found at [[Special:Wantedpages|this page]]. A list of short articles that may require more information can be found {{cat|stubs|here}}, while a list of articles that need improvement can be found {{cat|articles needing improvement|here}}.
*For a future capture, release, trade, or evolution of a Pokémon belonging to a main character of the {{pkmn|anime}}, please do not create or move the page to reflect your suspicions, even if they are shared by many others. Policy here is to wait until the episode in which the event happens takes place is aired, unless there is substantial evidence for the suspicion (such as [[Brock's Happiny]] being held in his arms).
*If you want to make a page about a character you made up, please create it at User:{{PAGENAME}}/(name), not merely (name). Bulbapedia's main namespace is reserved for ''actual, official Pokémon, items, characters, and locations''. Also, please try to make sure that subpages are not categorized by templates used within.
*A list of the admins that you can contact in case of a problem, can be found [[Special:Listusers/sysop|here]].

Thank you, and have a good time editing here! [[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']] 17:28, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

== Preview button ==

You just made ''five consecutive edits'' to the [[Dragon trio]] page, and in the end, it was exactly the same as it had been when you started. Instead of making a bunch of edits to try and fix one mistake, use the "Show preview" button to make sure the page looks like what you want it to look like. You could have avoided a lot of unnecessary work that way. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Talk))]] 18:56, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Silly me... Won't happen again... Sakas 21:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

== Lake guardians & Cresselia ==

Cresselia did '''not''' create Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf. They were created by Arceus, and Arceus alone. Please stop insisting, and adding to articles, that Cresselia created them. If you continue to add this incorrect information to articles, you may be temporarily blocked from editing. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:50, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

Just to point out, now that I'm older, i. e., 6 years later, that everything I did about this was based on a piece of information given to me by the Portuguese usual Pokémon distributor FNAC about the creation of Lake trio in an official paper. In it, it was written that Cresselia created Lake trio, which I find logical. However, be it or not, the creators might have changed mind or not, I accept that Arceus created Lake trio, because we are the ones who make Pokémon what it is. (Shiny Pokémon weren't call "Shiny" until the fans did, and now it's official) Cheers! Sakas 21:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

== Hey ==

Sign your comments please! Four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) is all it takes!--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 12:21, 10 October 2010 (UTC)

Talk:PK07

2016-03-20T21:42:17Z

SakasFixe:

== Did Blissey appear? ==

There's a picture on the [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2000/pika.html short film's Japanese webpage] that features a Blissey, and I was not sure if a Blissey actually appeared in the short film. It has been a while since I've since this short film, so unfortunately, I can't recollect anything about Blissey at the moment.. The appearance is apparently not documented on the [[Blissey]] species page, either, so I was wondering if this was either an unused element or an overlooked element that just hasn't been documented on Bulbapedia yet, in terms of Pokémon appearance..? Thanks in advance. [[User:Fenyx4|Fenyx4]] ([[User talk:Fenyx4|talk]]) 23:11, 21 January 2016 (UTC)

== Ash is now eleven!? ==

At the end of the episode, they celebrate Ash and Pikachu's first year together. And since Ash got his Pikachu for his 10th birthday, that means Ash is now eleven. WHAT!? He keeps going with ten? Sakas 21:42, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

Pokémon Theme

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:''If you were looking for the CD, see [[Pokémon Theme (single)]].''
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title=Pokémon Theme |
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artistname=[[Jason Paige]] |
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lyricistname=[[John Loeffler]] |
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'''Pokémon Theme''' is the first opening theme music from the English dub of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was used from ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' to ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. Being featured in 83 episodes makes it the most-used dub opening theme. The opening animation uses footage from the first Japanese opening, ''[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]''.

It was written and produced by [[John Loeffler]]. The lead vocal was sung by [[Jason Paige]].

The song was played at the end of the VHS ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]''. A full version of the song is avalible on the [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]] and {{OBP|Pokémon X|CD}} audio CDs, and includes a second verse not usually heard in the show. This version is also featured in the episodes of the anime [[EP021|''Bye Bye Butterfree'']], ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]'' and once again in ''[[EP080|Friends To The End]]''. Another full version sung by {{wp|Billy Crawford}} was the theme played during the opening credits of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', and is the first track on the [[Pokémon the First Movie (soundtrack)|movie's soundtrack]].

==Synopsis==
The clip begins with {{p|Mewtwo}} and a shining {{p|Mew}} floating in space, as the camera focuses on Earth, while the sun starts to rise. The next scene shows {{Ash}} alone in a stadium. After that, a {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{DL|Giselle|Cubone}} and {{AP|Pidgeotto}} are shown quickly, before changing to a {{AP|Bulbasaur}} being caught, to which Ash snaps excitedly. Shortly afterwards, the camera shows a {{AP|Haunter}} using {{m|Lick}} on {{AP|Charmander}}, paralyzing him.

Ash then flips his hat backwards and throws a [[Poké Ball]] to the camera. In the following scene, Ash can be seen running along with his {{AP|Pikachu}}, an {{p|Arcanine}} and a {{p|Rapidash}}, who then jumps to the skies, disappearing between the [[legendary birds]], who are flying around. Then, a short clip of a {{DL|A.J.|Sandshrew}} unrolling itself, a {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}} and Charmander is shown, followed by Ash and Pikachu sitting on a {{p|Lapras}}, as they watch a {{p|Gyarados}} jumping out of the water, and a {{p|Dragonair}} jumping in. After that, a Poké Ball is seen trapping [[Ash's Caterpie|a Pokémon]] who has turned into red energy.

A battle between Pikachu and {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} is seen, with the former dodging a {{m|Body Slam}} of the latter; and then, a {{AP|Caterpie}} bracing for an {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}}' and a {{TP|James|Koffing}}'s incoming attack. In the next scene, Ash is seen hugging his Pikachu, followed by a giant {{p|Tentacruel}} attacking a building. Ash then is seen holding a Poké Ball; followed by an {{TP|Brock|Onix}}. Later, Ash appears to be looking at the screen, when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} appear on either side of him, followed by [[Jessie]] and [[James]] rising up in front of them. Koffing, {{MTR}} and Ekans jump up next, followed by {{Gary}} holding a Poké Ball.

The camera then runs across {{p|Charizard}} while using {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{p|Blastoise}} while using {{m|Hydro Pump}} and {{p|Venusaur}}; before Pikachu runs between Ash and a {{tc|Lass}} and jumps. The next scene introduces {{an|Professor Oak}}, [[Delia Ketchum]], [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]], as they nod, the camera then shows a giant Charizard using Flamethrower, and Ash and {{ashfr}} hide behind a boulder, later, a Squirtle is seen running towards Ash, followed by a hug.

The camera does a close-up on Pikachu, and subsequently zooms out, showing Pikachu standing on a Pidgeotto, a {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} holding a Squirtle, and a {{AP|Butterfree}} holding Bulbasaur. The last scene then shows up, on which Ash raises his feet and throws the Poké Ball to the screen, much like a {{wp|Pitcher|Baseball pitcher}}, followed by a spinning Poké Ball and the Pokémon logo.

==Opening animation spoilers==
* Ash receives his starter Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}}
* The capture of [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Giselle]]
* {{Gary}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{an|Mewtwo|anime}})
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Cubone}} ([[Giselle]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Arcanine}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}} ([[A.J.]]'s)
* {{p|Kadabra}} ({{OP|Sabrina|Kadabra}})
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Dragonair}}
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Ash|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{OP|Jessie|Ekans}})
* {{p|Koffing}} ({{OP|James|Koffing}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ({{pkmn2|Giant}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Zubat}} ({{OP|Brock|Zubat}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}})

==Lyrics==
===TV version===
<ab>''I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Teach Pokémon to understand<ref>https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71284/Gmail%20-%20Re_%20%5BFieldhouse%20Music%5D%20Contact%20Us.pdf</ref>
The power that's inside

Pokémon ([[Gotta catch 'em all]]), it's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon...ooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me, and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
Gotta catch 'em all! (2×)
Po-ké-mon! </ab>

===Extended version===
<ab>''I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Teach Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside

Pokémon ([[Gotta catch 'em all]]), it's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon...ooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me, and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
Gotta catch 'em all! (2×)

Yeah...

Ev'ry challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will battle ev'ry day
To claim my rightful place

Come with me, the time is right
There's no better team,
Arm in arm, we'll win the fight
It's always been our dream

Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon...ooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me, and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
Gotta catch 'em all! (4×)
Yeah!

Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon...ooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me, and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
Gotta catch 'em all! (2×)
Pokémon!''</ab>

===Movie version===
<ab>''I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

Ooh-ooh-ooh!

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Teach Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside (2×)

Pokémon... It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon... ooh, you're my best friend
In the world we must defend
Pokémon... Our hearts so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
Gotta Catch 'em (2×)
Gotta Catch 'em all

Ev'ry challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will battle ev'ry day
To claim my rightful place

Come with me, the time is right
There's no better team yeah!
Arm in arm we'll win the fight
It's always been our dream (2×)

Pokémon... It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon, ooh you my best friend
In the world we must defend
Pokémon... Our hearts so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
Gotta Catch 'em (2×)
Pokémon

Pokémon... It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon, ooh you're my best friend
In the world we must defend
Pokémon... Our heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
Pikachu
Gotta Catch 'em (2×)
Gotta Catch 'em all
Pokemon!"</ab>

==Credits==
* Lead Vocal: [[Jason Paige]]
* BG Vocals: Kati Mac, Jason Paige, [[John Loeffler]], Ken Cummings, Louis Cortelezzi
* Guitars: Larry Saltzman, David Rolfe
* Co-produced and arranged by [[John Siegler]]

==Trivia==
[[File:fang.jpg|thumb|right|Meowth's missing fang]]
* Sheet music for this song was included in [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master: Recorder Fun!]], the {{book|Pokémon 2.B.A. Master|Pokémon 2.B.A. Master piano book}} and [[Pokémon Five-Finger Piano]].
* This is one of the songs featured in the American release of {{smw|Donkey Konga}}.
* This song was included on the [[Exclusive Target Mix!]] CD.
* This song uses {{wp|common meter}}.
* Moltres is the only one of the Legendary birds of Kanto that doesn't make an appearance in the opening.

==Errors==
* In one scene, for a split second, {{MTR}}'s right fang disappears.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==In other languages==
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Kalos

2013-05-21T21:10:08Z

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{{upcoming notice}}
{{RegionInfobox|
regioncolor=kalos|
name=Kalos|
jname=カロス|
tmname=Kalos |
image=Kalos.png |
size=350 |
caption=Artwork of the Kalos region from {{g|X and Y}} |
introduction={{g|X and Y}} |
professor=Unannounced |
starter={{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}} |
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dexlist=[[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] |
anime=no|
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generation={{Gen|VI}} |
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'''Kalos''' (Japanese: '''カロス地方''' ''Kalos-chihō'') is a region of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|X and Y}}. It is based on {{wp|France}}.

The outline of the Kalos region resembles the outline of France, and [[Lumiose City]] is located in the center of the region, analogous to Paris.

==Landmarks==
Lumiose City includes a tall tower in its center.
<gallery>
File:Lumiose City.png|Lumiose City
</gallery>


{{-}}
{{Regions|Kalos}}

{{Kalos}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Kalos locations|*]]
[[Category:X and Y locations|*]]

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[[zh:卡洛斯地方]]

Ash Ketchum

2013-05-21T21:02:55Z

SakasFixe:

:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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{{CharInfobox|
color={{normal color light}} |
corecolor={{yellow color light}} |
bordercolor={{water color}} |
name=Ash Ketchum|
jname=サトシ |
tmname=Satoshi |
slogan=no |
image=Ash BW.png |
size=185px |
caption=Ash Ketchum and his {{AP|Pikachu}} in the {{series|Best Wishes}} |
age=yes |
years=10 (as of [[BW001]])  |
colors=yes|
eyes=Brown |
hair=Black |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives={{Delia}}, Unknown father ([[EP002]]), Unknown grandfather ([[EP002]]) (Japanese only) ({{pkmn|anime}}) [[Mom]] ([[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|manga]])
|trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
game=counterpart|
counterpart={{ga|Red}}|
manga=counterpart |
mangacounterpart={{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP}} |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP001 |
epname=Pokémon - I Choose You! |
enva=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present) |
java=[[Rica Matsumoto]] |
}}

'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] Pokémon games.

He shares his Japanese name—which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智)—with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

{{spoilers}}

==In the anime==
===Character===
[[File:Ash anime.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{an|Professor Oak}} as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock in his sleep and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. The [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}}, was caught by luck, as he knew absolutely nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five Gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, one of his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire type.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary, and ending up in the top 16. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

[[File:Ash AG.png|200px|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.
[[File:AshAura.png|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.

In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the Johto League saga, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on {{ashfr}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.
[[File:Ash DP 1.png|thumb|right|200px|Ash in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}, {{OBP|Latias|M05}}, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}}, {{OBP|Shaymin|M11}}, {{mov|Giratina}}, {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}, {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, {{OBP|Reshiram|M14}}{{tt|*|Black—Victini and Reshiram}}, {{OBP|Zekrom|M14}}{{tt|*|White—Victini and Zekrom}} and {{an|Meloetta}}. In the English dub [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted.

Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|08}}. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient aura guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well. This time, however, he merely senses the aura, rather than manipulating it.

[[File:AshWallace.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]
Ash has also participated in Contests. He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, as well as one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the Contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a Ribbon he received in a Contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.

Ash soon obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4, during which time he defeated his long-time Sinnoh rival [[Paul]] for the first time, and fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Though he lost later on in the battle, he seems to be okay with losing, as he has become closer to his Pokémon than ever before. Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, and Brock then set off on their own paths to follow their respective dreams, with Brock saying he will no longer be joining Ash on his next journey.

In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash came with Professor Oak and his mom on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the legendary {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. He is now currently in journey in [[Unova]], first bringing along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, Ash also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]] and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], despite battling quite well, he failed to win them and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he didn't feel bad for seeing his friends winning the awards. After managing to obtain the Unova Badges he was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, he battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival [[Stephan]]. He then battled one of his recent rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', making it to the top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed over the course of the series aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often (and this has happened for just about every one of his Pokémon) go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect; and he will often go out of his way to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

===Family===
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|250px|A young Ash]]
Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.

His father has not been introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town, and that he is still living. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, and his son (Ash's father) followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash Pokemon with Oak.png|thumb|right|300px|A majority of Ash's Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.

====Currently in rotation====


In the [[Unova]] region, Ash does not keep the same party at all times like he had done previously. Instead, he swaps his on hand Pokémon (with the exception of Pikachu), much like he did with his {{AP|Kingler}} and {{AP|Muk}} in [[Kanto]] with {{an|Professor Oak}}.

{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill}} ♀
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass}} ♀
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground}} ♂
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Oak====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=175px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVStar.png]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}
|
|}

====Status unknown====
This section is for Ash's Pokémon whose current whereabouts are unknown.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
|
|
|
|}

====Released====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} back into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot released.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
|
|}

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Given away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash gave to another Trainer to keep for themselves.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}
|
|
|
|}

====Unofficial====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used. Many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lara Laramie
|pkmn=Rapidash
|stage1=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Ponyta.png
|cap=Lara Laramie's Ponyta
|img2=Ash Rapidash.png
|cap2=Lara Laramie's Rapidash
|epnum=EP033
|epname=The Flame Pokémon-athon!
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from [[Lara Laramie]] when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after she was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Thanks to the speed gained through the evolution, Ash and Rapidash were able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dr. Akihabara
|pkmn=Porygon
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon anime.png
|epnum=EP038
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Porygon}} was lent to Ash by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system. After they got out of the computer world, it was returned to Akihabara.

Porygon's known moves are {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Arbok.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] gave Ash an {{p|Arbok}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during a Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Jolteon}} and lost.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Weezing.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=The Pokémon League entrance exam instructor gave Ash a {{p|Weezing}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during the Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Flareon}} and won.

Weezing's known moves are {{m|Smog}}, {{m|SmokeScreen}}, {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=PLEEI Meowth.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Adam Blaustein
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was the final Pokémon used by Ash during the Pokémon League exam. It was up against the Instructor's Vaporeon in which Vaporeon froze the Meowth causing Team Rocket's Meowth to interfere with the battle by kicking the frozen one free. It was accidentally blasted off along with Team Rocket. The temporary switch was fixed in the next episode.

Meowth's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|desc=Ash, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to get to the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Seaking
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Seaking.png
|epnum=EP168
|epname=Hook, Line, and Stinker
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Ash caught a {{p|Seaking}} during a [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking fishing contest]]. It was released under park rules.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG105
|epname=Once in a Mawile
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Hitmonlee.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Hitmonlee}} from [[Master Hamm]] to battle May with {{p|Hitmonchan}} after Master Hamm was having problems.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}} and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Piplup the first time in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'' when everyone got separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|BubbleBeam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

Piplup went with Ash in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' after getting separated from his Trainer on the island of {{p|Onix}}. Ash commanded Piplup to use BubbleBeam to fight a trio of them.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Raichu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Raichu.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=During the first day of the summer school academy, Ash was given a {{p|Raichu}} to train. It was called to battle [[Angie]]'s {{p|Monferno}} and was able to put up a great fight. It had a very timid personality, digging into the ground when Ash first talked to it.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Focus Punch}} and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Spoink
|type1=Psychic
|img=Ash Spoink.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was done with the first part of the race.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Mantyke
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Mantyke.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Mantyke}} for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] to ride across the lake. It was returned after the event was done.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cottonee
|type1=Grass
|gender=male
|img=Cottonee anime.png
|cap=A wild Cottonee
|epnum=BW029
|epname=Cottonee in Love!
|vajp=Naomi Shindō
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a wild {{p|Cottonee}} in order to help him win over a love interest. With Ash's assistance, he was able to learn to dodge attacks and aim his own attacks better.

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

===Badges obtained===
====Indigo League====
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[Badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')
{{-}}

====Orange League====
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|180px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] Badges]]
* {{Badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{Badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{Badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{Badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')
{{-}}

====Johto League====
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|180px|right|Ash's eight Badges from [[Johto]]]]
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')
{{-}}

====Hoenn League====
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's eight Badges from [[Hoenn]]]]
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')
{{-}}

====Battle Frontier====
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')
{{-}}

====Sinnoh League====
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's eight Badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')
{{-}}

====Unova League====
[[File:Ash Current Unova Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's eight Badges from [[Unova]]]]
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')
{{-}}


===Pokémon competitions===
====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[Indigo Conference]] (top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (top 8)
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] (top 4)
* [[Vertress Conference]] (top 8)
|}

====Pokémon championship battles====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|right|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)
|}

====Miscellaneous competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (champion)
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (winner)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] (N/A)
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] (N/A)
* [[Grass Tournament]] (runner-up)
* [[Sumo Conference]] (champion)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (champion)
* [[Whirl Cup]] (top 32)
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (champion)
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] (DNF)
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] (champion)
** [[Squallville]] (champion)
* [[Rota]] Tournament (champion)
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] (N/A)
* [[Pokémon Contests]]
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (unofficial) (winner - tied with {{an|May}})
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest (top 8)
** [[Wallace Cup]] (top 8)
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (runner-up)
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (champion - with [[Paul]])
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (runner-up, unique award)
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] (top 32)
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (winner)
* [[Pokéathlon]] (runner-up)
* [[Club Battle]] (runner-up)
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] (runner-up)
* [[Clubsplosion]] (top 4)
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] (runner-up)
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] (winner)
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{normal color light}}|bordercolor={{water color}}
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub, [[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present) [[Kayzie Rogers|Jamie Peacock]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP274]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[AG001]]-present)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|ca=Enric Puig
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]]) ([[M01]]-[[M04]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present) ([[M10]]-present)
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi= Rahul Sharma
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-present) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-present) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]])
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan''
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|right|Ash in Ash and Pikachu]]
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Ash's Pikachu
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pikachu AP.png
|epnum=SP01
|epname=Hoppip, the Wind Calls!
|desc=Like in the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} is Ash's main Pokémon. It travels with him outside his [[Poké Ball]], just like in the anime.}}

=====Temporary=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Psyduck AP.png
|epnum=SP02
|epname=The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} in his battle against [[Whitney]].}}

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a manga series based on the anime. Ash's journey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).

===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Ash is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptations. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in the {{pkmn|manga}} series {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=009/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}|type=Grass|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/ADV-P}}
{{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=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack Promo 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}
{{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}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon.]]
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, or {{t|Ghost}} types.
** This excludes both his unofficial {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} and in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, where he has caught a {{p|Slowpoke}}, a dual-type {{2t|Water|Psychic}}.
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
* Ash has shown to possess some {{wp|drawing}} abilities which were shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' where he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}.
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (as {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and shown in several episodes throughout the series. He demonstrates this again in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where Brock called him a "human {{p|Aipom}}", and again ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try and save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German, Spanish, Canadian French, European Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese
| Ash Ketchum
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Named after 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. Can mean "young wisdom" or "little knowledge".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}

==External links==
*{{wp|Ash Ketchum|Article on Wikipedia}}

===On Bulbagarden forums===
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f348/ash-club-5254/ Ash Club]

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[[Category:Characters named after real people|Ketchum, Ash]]
[[Category:Champions|Ketchum, Ash]]
[[Category:Male characters|Ketchum, Ash]]

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[[zh:小智（动画）]]

Kalos

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{{upcoming notice}}
{{RegionInfobox|
name=Kalos|
jname=カロス|
tmname=Kalos |
image=Karosu.png |
size=350 |
caption=Artwork of the Kalos region from {{g|X and Y}} |
introduction={{g|X and Y}} |
professor=Unannounced |
starter={{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}} |
villain=Unannounced |
league=Unannounced|
dex=yes |
dexlist=[[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] |
anime=no|
season= |
games=yes |
generation={{Gen|VI}} |
games={{pkmn|X and Y}}
}}

'''Kalos''' (Japanese: '''カロス地方''' ''Kalos-chihō'') is a region of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|X and Y}}. It is based on {{wp|France}}.

The Kalos region is shaped like a five-pointed star, and [[Lumiose City]] is located in the center of the region.

==Landmarks==
Lumiose City includes a tall tower in its center.
<gallery>
File:XY Prerelease Miare City.png|Lumiose City
</gallery>

{{-}}
{{Regions}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Kalos locations|*]]
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[[de:Kalos]]
[[fr:Kalos]]
[[ja:カロス地方]]

Dragon (type)

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{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Dragon type''' (Japanese: '''ドラゴンタイプ''' ''Dragon type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Dragon-type Pokémon are [[Lance]] and {{EF|Drake}} of the [[Elite Four]]; [[Clair]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Blackthorn City]]; and [[Iris]] and [[Drayden]], the Gym Leaders of [[Opelucid City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Dragon-type moves were special.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dragon|
HP=73 |
Attack=96 |
Defense=78 |
SpAtk=86 |
SpDef=80 |
Speed=81 }}

===Fully evolved{{tt|*|Considering Giratina's Formes as different Pokémon}}===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dragon|
HP=98.38 |
Attack=111.08 |
Defense=95.00 |
SpAtk=111.15 |
SpDef=101.15 |
Speed=95.77 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Dragon
|weakto1=Dragon
|weakto2=Ice
|resist1=Electric
|resist2=Fire
|resist3=Grass
|resist4=Water
|weaken1=Dragon
|resisted1=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==
The Dragon type is statistically the best type overall. Many of them do not evolve from their first stage to their second until a [[level]] at which many Pokémon are near their final evolutions, and their final evolution near level 50; {{p|Zweilous}} evolves into {{p|Hydreigon}} at level 64, the latest of any Pokémon.
===Offense===
Most Dragon-type Pokémon have high {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}. Even though only Dragon-type Pokémon themselves are weak to the Dragon type, the only type that resists Dragon is Steel, giving them good use of their STAB.

===Defense===
Defensively, they have resistances to Electric, Grass, Water and Fire. However, many fully-[[Evolution|evolved]], non-{{pkmn2|legendary}} Dragon-type Pokémon have a double weakness to {{type|Ice}} moves, due to their secondary [[Elemental type|types]].

===Contest properties===
When used in contests, Dragon-type moves typically become [[Cool Contest|Cool]] moves, but some may be [[Smart Contest|Smart]] or [[Tough Contest|Tough]] moves.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 29 Dragon-type Pokémon or 4.47% of all Pokémon, making it the sixteenth most common elemental type, or effectively the second least common type just ahead of the {{type2|Ghost}}.

===Pure Dragon-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dragon color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dragon color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dragon color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|147
|{{MSP|147|Dratini}}
|{{p|Dratini}}
|-
|148
|{{MSP|148|Dragonair}}
|{{p|Dragonair}}
|-
|371
|{{MSP|371|Bagon}}
|{{p|Bagon}}
|-
|372
|{{MSP|372|Shelgon}}
|{{p|Shelgon}}
|-
|610
|{{MSP|610|Axew}}
|{{p|Axew}}
|-
|611
|{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}
|{{p|Fraxure}}
|-
|612
|{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}
|{{p|Haxorus}}
|-
|621
|{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}
|{{p|Druddigon}}
|}
|}

===Half Dragon-type Pokémon===
''Primary Dragon-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dragon color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dragon color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dragon color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|149
|{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}
|{{p|Dragonite}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|334
|{{MSP|334|Altaria}}
|{{p|Altaria}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|373
|{{MSP|373|Salamence}}
|{{p|Salamence}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|380
|{{MSP|380|Latias}}
|{{p|Latias}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|381
|{{MSP|381|Latios}}
|{{p|Latios}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|384
|{{MSP|384|Rayquaza}}
|{{p|Rayquaza}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|443
|{{MSP|443|Gible}}
|{{p|Gible}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|444
|{{MSP|444|Gabite}}
|{{p|Gabite}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|445
|{{MSP|445|Garchomp}}
|{{p|Garchomp}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|643
|{{MSP|643|Reshiram}}
|{{p|Reshiram}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|644
|{{MSP|644|Zekrom}}
|{{p|Zekrom}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|646
|{{MSP|646|Kyurem}}
|{{p|Kyurem}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Dragon-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dragon color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dragon color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dragon color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|230
|{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}
|{{p|Kingdra}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|329
|{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}
|{{p|Vibrava}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|330
|{{MSP|330|Flygon}}
|{{p|Flygon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|483
|{{MSP|483|Dialga}}
|{{p|Dialga}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|484
|{{MSP|484|Palkia}}
|{{p|Palkia}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |487
|{{MSP|487|Giratina}}
| rowspan="2" |{{p|Giratina}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|{{MSP|487O|Giratina}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|633
|{{MSP|633|Deino}}
|{{p|Deino}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|634
|{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}
|{{p|Zweilous}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|635
|{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}
|{{p|Hydreigon}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dragon color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dragon color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Draco Meteor}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 140
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Sharply reduces the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} stat.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|DragonBreath}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Claw}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Pulse}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Rage}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Always inflicts 40 HP damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Rush}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of making the target {{status|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Tail}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Ends wild battles. Switches opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dual Chop}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Hits twice.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Outrage}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | Random target
| class="l" | User attacks for two to three turns. Afterwards, the user becomes {{status|Confusion|confused}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Roar of Time}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The user must rest on the next turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spacial Rend}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Twister}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Adjacent foes
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of making opponents {{status|flinch}}. Capable of hitting opponents while they are using {{m|Fly}}.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dragon color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dragon color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Dance}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} by one stage.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], there was only one Dragon-type attack, {{m|Dragon Rage}}; however, because it always deals 40 HP of damage, there was no way to do super-effective Dragon-type damage.
** {{p|Dratini}}'s family were the only Dragon-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in [[Generation I]].
* There are only thirteen Dragon-type moves, the fewest of any type.
** Seven of these moves (more than half) have the word "dragon" in their names.
** Eight of those thirteen moves are [[Cool Contest|Cool moves]] in [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s. The only five that aren't were introduced in Generation {{gen|IV}} and {{gen|V}}, meaning that in Hoenn Contests, all Dragon-type moves were Cool moves.
** The Dragon type also has the fewest number of non-damaging moves out of all of the types, with only one, {{m|Dragon Dance}}.
* The Dragon type is the second most common type for legendary Pokémon, with nine, behind the {{t|Psychic}} type, which has fourteen.
* The Dragon type resists moves of the primary types of all [[main series]] [[starter Pokémon]] available for {{player}}s, including {{p|Pikachu}}.
* The Dragon type is one of the two types that is weak to itself; the other is the {{t|Ghost}} type.
* The Dragon type is one of two types that have both never have been and will never be doubly [[Damage modification|super effective]] against any Pokémon, as it is only super effective against one type. It shares this trait with the {{t|Poison}} type, which (since [[Generation II]]) is super effective only against {{t|Grass}}; and the {{t|Normal}} type, which isn't super effective against anything.
** By the same manner, the Dragon type is also the only type that will never be doubly resisted by anything, as only {{t|Steel}} resists it.
* The Dragon type is statistically the best type, as its average fully evolved stat never goes below base 95.
* The only non-legendary Dragon-type Pokémon that doesn't sport any weakness to {{t|Ice}} is Kingdra.
* Dragon-type Pokémon are unique because they can all learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} by [[move tutor]], and are the only Pokémon that can learn it at all (excluding {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, and {{p|Arceus}} without the {{DL|Plate|Draco Plate}}).
* Generation V introduced the most Dragon-type Pokémon.
** Additionally, Generation V introduced the most Dragon-type Pokémon that are not [[pseudo-legendary]] nor {{pkmn2|legendary}}.
** It also introduced the most pure Dragon-type Pokémon.
* Kingdra is the only Dragon-type introduced in Generation II.
* Prior to Generation IV, only one [[TM]] contained a Dragon-type move each Generation. They were {{TM|23|Dragon Rage}}, {{TM|24|DragonBreath}}, and {{TM|02|Dragon Claw}}.
* [[Generation V]] introduced the only three-stage pure Dragon-type evolutionary line.
** Additionally, it is the only Generation to introduce {{p|Druddigon|a non-legendary Dragon-type Pokémon}} with no evolutionary relatives.
* Every Dragon type specialist has been the final member of their associations. Lance and Drake are the final Elite Four members in Generations I and III respectively. Clair and Iris/Drayden are the final Gym Leaders of Generations II (and the remakes) and V respectively. In addition, Lance becomes the final opponent of the game before the credits roll in Generation II and IV.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|zh_cmn='''龍''' / '''龙''' ''Lóng''
|nl='''Draak'''
|fi='''Lohikäärme'''
|fr_eu='''Dragon'''
|de='''Drache'''
|el='''Δράκου''' ''Drakou''
|he='''דרקון''' ''Dracon''
|id='''Naga'''
|it='''Drago'''
|ja='''ドラゴン''' ''Dragon''
|ko='''드래곤''' ''Dragon''
|no='''Drage'''
|pl='''Smok''' '''Smoczy'''
|pt_br='''Dragão'''
|pt_eu='''Dragão'''
|es_eu='''Dragón'''
|sv='''Drake'''
}}

[[de:Drache (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Dragón]]
[[fr:Dragon]]
[[it:Drago (tipo)]]
[[ja:ドラゴン]]
[[pt:Tipo Dragon]]

Steel (type)

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{{search|in-game type|the TCG type|Metal (TCG)}}
{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Steel type''' (Japanese: '''はがねタイプ''' ''Steel type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in the Steel type include [[Jasmine]] of [[Olivine City]], [[Steven Stone]], former {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Hoenn]], and [[Byron]], [[Gym Leader]] of [[Canalave City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Steel-type moves were physical.

The Steel type was introduced in [[Generation II]]. As well as introducing new Pokémon with the Steel type, {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} were retconned to be a dual-typed {{t|Electric}}/Steel Pokémon.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=steel|
HP=63 |
Attack=85 |
Defense=121 |
SpAtk=66 |
SpDef=72 |
Speed=53 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=steel|
HP=73.72 |
Attack=90.61 |
Defense=124.89 |
SpAtk=83.39 |
SpDef=94.22 |
Speed=57.83 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Steel
|weakto1=Fighting
|weakto2=Fire
|weakto3=Ground
|resist1=Bug
|resist2=Dark
|resist3=Dragon
|resist4=Flying
|resist5=Ghost
|resist6=Grass
|resist7=Ice
|resist8=Normal
|resist9=Psychic
|resist10=Rock
|resist11=Steel
|weaken1=Ice
|weaken2=Rock
|resisted1=Electric
|resisted2=Fire
|resisted3=Steel
|resisted4=Water
|unaffected1=Poison
}}

==Characteristics==

===Defense===
Defensively, Steel-types are considered to be the best type of Pokémon to use. Pure steel Pokémon have resistances to 11 of the 17 types, which can make for a good physical and special tank in battle. This also means Pokémon of purely the steel type have the 2nd greatest amount of resistances in the game (with Magnemite and Magneton, being steel and electric, having 12 - The added electric type means they are also resistant to electric moves, have a double resistance to flying and steel moves, but they also have a double weakness to ground-type moves). They are immune to {{type2|Poison}} attacks and are very tricky to inflict the Poison condition on. In addition, this means that Steel-types cannot become badly poisoned, where the Pokémon takes 1/16 of their total HP more damage after each turn. They can hold up to many attacks, because of their high Defense, but all 3 of the type's weaknesses are to the very common {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Ground}} types. Those defensive flaws are made up by the fact that only a small number of Steel-types are without another type. Their Special Defense is lower than their physical Defense, but is still reasonably high.

===Offense===
Offensively, it is not recommended to use Steel-type moves, because there are only two types weak to Steel: {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Rock}}, both of which are rarely used defensively. There are only five pure Steel-type Pokémon and thus most have a second type able to provide more effective moves that could offset this disadvantage. Steel-type Pokémon have average Attack and Special Attack, though there are some high-powered outliers in either the Physical field, such as {{p|Metagross}} and {{p|Excadrill}}, and the Special field, such as {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Empoleon}} and {{p|Magnezone}}.

When used in contests, Steel-type moves typically become [[Cool Contest|Cool]] moves, but can also be of the other four Contest types.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 38 Steel-type Pokémon or 5.86% of all Pokémon, making it the fourteenth most common elemental type.

===Pure Steel-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{steel color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{steel color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|303
|{{MSP|303|Mawile}}
|{{p|Mawile}}
|-
|379
|{{MSP|379|Registeel}}
|{{p|Registeel}}
|-
|599
|{{MSP|599|Klink}}
|{{p|Klink}}
|-
|600
|{{MSP|600|Klang}}
|{{p|Klang}}
|-
|601
|{{MSP|601|Klinklang}}
|{{p|Klinklang}}
|}
|}

===Half Steel-type Pokémon===
''Primary Steel-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{steel color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{steel color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|208
|{{MSP|208|Steelix}}
|{{p|Steelix}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|227
|{{MSP|227|Skarmory}}
|{{p|Skarmory}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|304
|{{MSP|304|Aron}}
|{{p|Aron}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|305
|{{MSP|305|Lairon}}
|{{p|Lairon}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|306
|{{MSP|306|Aggron}}
|{{p|Aggron}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|374
|{{MSP|374|Beldum}}
|{{p|Beldum}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|375
|{{MSP|375|Metang}}
|{{p|Metang}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|376
|{{MSP|376|Metagross}}
|{{p|Metagross}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|385
|{{MSP|385|Jirachi}}
|{{p|Jirachi}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|436
|{{MSP|436|Bronzor}}
|{{p|Bronzor}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|437
|{{MSP|437|Bronzong}}
|{{p|Bronzong}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|483
|{{MSP|483|Dialga}}
|{{p|Dialga}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|638
|{{MSP|638|Cobalion}}
|{{p|Cobalion}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Steel-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{steel color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{steel color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|081
|{{MSP|081|Magnemite}}
|{{p|Magnemite}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|082
|{{MSP|082|Magneton}}
|{{p|Magneton}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|205
|{{MSP|205|Forretress}}
|{{p|Forretress}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|212
|{{MSP|212|Scizor}}
|{{p|Scizor}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|395
|{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}
|{{p|Empoleon}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|410
|{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}
|{{p|Shieldon}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|411
|{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}
|{{p|Bastiodon}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|413
|{{MSP|413S|Wormadam}}
|{{p|Wormadam}}{{tt|*|Trash Cloak}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|448
|{{MSP|448|Lucario}}
|{{p|Lucario}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|462
|{{MSP|462|Magnezone}}
|{{p|Magnezone}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|476
|{{MSP|476|Probopass}}
|{{p|Probopass}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|485
|{{MSP|485|Heatran}}
|{{p|Heatran}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|530
|{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}
|{{p|Excadrill}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|589
|{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}
|{{p|Escavalier}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|597
|{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}
|{{p|Ferroseed}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|598
|{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}
|{{p|Ferrothorn}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|624
|{{MSP|624|Pawniard}}
|{{p|Pawniard}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|625
|{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}
|{{p|Bisharp}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|632
|{{MSP|632|Durant}}
|{{p|Durant}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|649
|{{MSP|649|Genesect}}
|{{p|Genesect}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{steel color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{steel color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bullet Punch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Always attacks first.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Doom Desire}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 140{{tt|*|120 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%{{tt|*|85% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Hits two turns after this move is used.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Flash Cannon}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Gear Grind}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Hits twice.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Gyro Ball}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Deals more damage the slower the user is compared to the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Heavy Slam}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Deals more damage the heavier the user is compared to the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Iron Head}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of making target {{status|flinch}}
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Iron Tail}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of lowering target's {{stat|Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Magnet Bomb}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Never misses.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Metal Burst}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Returns 150% the damage dealt by the foe's last attack.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Metal Claw}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of raising user's {{stat|Attack}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Meteor Mash}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of raising user's {{stat|Attack}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mirror Shot}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of lowering target's {{stat|accuracy}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Steel Wing}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of raising user's {{stat|Defense}}.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{steel color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{steel color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Autotomize}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | —
| class="l" | Raises user's {{stat|Speed}} two levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Iron Defense}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | —
| class="l" | Raises user's {{stat|Defense}} two levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Metal Sound}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Lowers target's {{stat|Special Defense}} two levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shift Gear}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | —
| class="l" | Raises user's {{stat|Attack}} one level, and the user's {{stat|Speed}} two levels.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Out of all the types, Steel has the most resistances and the highest average {{stat|Defense}}.
* There were no 100% accurate Steel-type attacks until [[Generation IV]].
* Because of {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}}'s addition of their secondary Steel type in [[Generation II]], there has been at least one Steel-type Pokémon introduced in each generation. Despite this, there is not a Steel-type move from each generation; Steel is the only type not assigned to a move introduced in Generation I. This is the opposite situation to the other type introduced in Generation II, {{t|Dark}}, as this generation saw {{m|Bite}} change from a {{t|Normal}}- to a Dark-type move but featured no retroactive {{type2|Dark}} additions.
* Though Steel-type moves deal super-effective damage against both {{t|Ice}}- and {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon, there has not yet been a Pokémon of that type combination, and therefore, Steel-type moves cannot currently deal 4× damage.
* All offensive Steel-type moves target one foe.
* Steel is the only type that has a non-neutral type matchup with all seventeen types, considering both offense and defense.
* Each of the 3 starter types have a different effectiveness when attacking a pure Steel type Pokémon. Grass does ½× damage, Water does 1× damage, and Fire does 2× damage.
* [[Generation V]] introduced the most Steel-types of any [[generation]], with 12.
* Every Steel-type specialist has used {{p|Skarmory}} in their final team.
* The Steel-type is the only type to lack a move that functions differently in [[double battles]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color light}}
|ja='''はがね''' (鋼) ''Hagane''
|zh_cmn='''鋼''' / '''钢''' ''Gāng''
|nl='''Staal'''
|fi='''Teräs'''
|fr_ca='''Acier'''
|fr_eu='''Acier'''
|de='''Stahl'''
|el='''Μετάλλου''' ''Metallou''
|he='''ברזל''' ''Barzel''
|id='''Baja'''
|it='''Acciaio'''
|ko='''강철''' ''Gangcheol''
|no='''Stål'''
|pl='''Stalowy'''
|pt_br='''Aço''' ''Steel'' '''Metal''' ''Metal'' '''Metálico''' ''Metallic''
|pt_eu='''Metal''' ''Metal''
|ru='''Стальной''' ''Stal'noy''
|es_la='''Acero'''
|es_eu='''Acero'''
}}

[[de:Stahl (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Acero]]
[[fr:Acier (type)]]
[[it:Acciaio (tipo)]]
[[ja:はがね]]
[[pt:Tipo Steel]]

Psychic (type)

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{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Psychic type''' (Japanese: '''エスパータイプ''' ''Esper type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Psychic-type Pokémon are [[Sabrina]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Will]] of the [[Indigo Plateau]] [[Elite Four]], [[Tate and Liza]] of [[Mossdeep City]], [[Lucian]] of the [[Sinnoh]] Elite Four, and [[Caitlin]] of the [[Unova]] Elite Four. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Psychic-type moves were special.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=psychic|
HP=69 |
Attack=65 |
Defense=68 |
SpAtk=86 |
SpDef=81 |
Speed=74 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=psychic|
HP=74.68 |
Attack=84.00 |
Defense=82.95 |
SpAtk=98.84 |
SpDef=94.76 |
Speed=88.89 }}


==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
|type=Psychic
|weakto1=Bug
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Psychic
|unaffected1=Ghost
|weaken1=Fighting
|weaken2=Poison
|resisted1=Psychic
}}

===Generation II-onward===
{{typebattle
|type=Psychic
|weakto1=Bug
|weakto2=Dark
|weakto3=Ghost
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Psychic
|weaken1=Fighting
|weaken2=Poison
|resisted1=Psychic
|resisted2=Steel
|noeffect1=Dark
}}

==Characteristics==

===Offense===
Psychic-type Pokémon have been fairly popular since [[Generation I]]. Offensively speaking, they often have great Special Attack meaning they can deal damage quickly using STAB moves. Furthermore, Psychic-type Pokémon can often learn moves of other elemental types, to deal with a multitude of types, especially their weaknesses of Dark, Ghost, and Bug. As a special sweeper, they are one of the best types in the game as a Psychic Pokémon's speed is also typically quite high. The greatest disadvantage is that Psychic cannot affect Dark. However their immunity to Psychic can now be rendered useless with {{m|Miracle Eye}}, as well as the fact that most Psychic-types can now learn {{m|Signal Beam}} and/or {{m|Focus Blast}}.

===Defense===
Their defensive capabilities are often weak, however, in spite of some Psychic-types featuring moves such as {{m|Recover}} ({{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Starmie}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Medicham}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Beheeyem}}, and {{p|Reuniclus}}). Psychic-types often have excellent Special Defense, but very low Defense and HP. Because of this, they can often only survive Special-based hits, and can easily be defeated by one or two high-powered moves from a Pokémon with an average or above-average Attack stat. Psychic Pokémon also often fall to a single {{m|Crunch}} due to the high Attack of many Dark-type Pokémon. There are exceptions to this, such as {{p|Bronzong}} or {{p|Metagross}}, who have high defense due to their second type, {{t|Steel}}, and their lack of weakness to Dark-type moves.

When used in contests, Psychic-type moves typically become [[Smart Contest|Smart]] moves, but can also be of the other four Contest types, excluding [[Tough Contest|Tough]].

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 68 Psychic-type Pokémon or 10.48% of all Pokémon, making it the fifth most common elemental type.

===Pure Psychic-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{psychic color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|063
|{{MSP|063|Abra}}
|{{p|Abra}}
|-
|064
|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}
|{{p|Kadabra}}
|-
|065
|{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}
|{{p|Alakazam}}
|-
|096
|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}
|{{p|Drowzee}}
|-
|097
|{{MSP|097|Hypno}}
|{{p|Hypno}}
|-
|122
|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}
|{{p|Mr. Mime}}
|-
|150
|{{MSP|150|Mewtwo}}
|{{p|Mewtwo}}
|-
|151
|{{MSP|151|Mew}}
|{{p|Mew}}
|-
|196
|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}
|{{p|Espeon}}
|-
|201
|{{MSP|201|Unown}}
|{{p|Unown}}
|-
|202
|{{MSP|202|Wobbuffet}}
|{{p|Wobbuffet}}
|-
|280
|{{MSP|280|Ralts}}
|{{p|Ralts}}
|-
|281
|{{MSP|281|Kirlia}}
|{{p|Kirlia}}
|-
|282
|{{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}
|{{p|Gardevoir}}
|-
|325
|{{MSP|325|Spoink}}
|{{p|Spoink}}
|-
|326
|{{MSP|326|Grumpig}}
|{{p|Grumpig}}
|-
|358
|{{MSP|358|Chimecho}}
|{{p|Chimecho}}
|-
|360
|{{MSP|360|Wynaut}}
|{{p|Wynaut}}
|-
|386
|{{MSP|386|Deoxys}}
|{{p|Deoxys}}
|-
|433
|{{MSP|433|Chingling}}
|{{p|Chingling}}
|-
|439
|{{MSP|439|Mime Jr.}}
|{{p|Mime Jr.}}
|-
|480
|{{MSP|480|Uxie}}
|{{p|Uxie}}
|-
|481
|{{MSP|481|Mesprit}}
|{{p|Mesprit}}
|-
|482
|{{MSP|482|Azelf}}
|{{p|Azelf}}
|-
|488
|{{MSP|488|Cresselia}}
|{{p|Cresselia}}
|-
|517
|{{MSP|517|Munna}}
|{{p|Munna}}
|-
|518
|{{MSP|518|Musharna}}
|{{p|Musharna}}
|-
|574
|{{MSP|574|Gothita}}
|{{p|Gothita}}
|-
|575
|{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}
|{{p|Gothorita}}
|-
|576
|{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}
|{{p|Gothitelle}}
|-
|577
|{{MSP|577|Solosis}}
|{{p|Solosis}}
|-
|578
|{{MSP|578|Duosion}}
|{{p|Duosion}}
|-
|579
|{{MSP|579|Reuniclus}}
|{{p|Reuniclus}}
|-
|605
|{{MSP|605|Elgyem}}
|{{p|Elgyem}}
|-
|606
|{{MSP|606|Beheeyem}}
|{{p|Beheeyem}}
|}
|}

===Half Psychic-type Pokémon===

''Primary Psychic-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{psychic color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|177
|{{MSP|177|Natu}}
|{{p|Natu}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|178
|{{MSP|178|Xatu}}
|{{p|Xatu}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|249
|{{MSP|249|Lugia}}
|{{p|Lugia}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|251
|{{MSP|251|Celebi}}
|{{p|Celebi}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|475
|{{MSP|475|Gallade}}
|{{p|Gallade}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|494
|{{MSP|494|Victini}}
|{{p|Victini}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|527
|{{MSP|527|Woobat}}
|{{p|Woobat}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|528
|{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}
|{{p|Swoobat}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|561
|{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}
|{{p|Sigilyph}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Psychic-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{psychic color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|079
|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}
|{{p|Slowpoke}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|080
|{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}
|{{p|Slowbro}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|102
|{{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}
|{{p|Exeggcute}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|103
|{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}
|{{p|Exeggutor}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|121
|{{MSP|121|Starmie}}
|{{p|Starmie}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|124
|{{MSP|124|Jynx}}
|{{p|Jynx}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|199
|{{MSP|199|Slowking}}
|{{p|Slowking}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|203
|{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}
|{{p|Girafarig}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|238
|{{MSP|238|Smoochum}}
|{{p|Smoochum}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|307
|{{MSP|307|Meditite}}
|{{p|Meditite}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|308
|{{MSP|308|Medicham}}
|{{p|Medicham}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|337
|{{MSP|337|Lunatone}}
|{{p|Lunatone}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|338
|{{MSP|338|Solrock}}
|{{p|Solrock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|343
|{{MSP|343|Baltoy}}
|{{p|Baltoy}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|344
|{{MSP|344|Claydol}}
|{{p|Claydol}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|374
|{{MSP|374|Beldum}}
|{{p|Beldum}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|375
|{{MSP|375|Metang}}
|{{p|Metang}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|376
|{{MSP|376|Metagross}}
|{{p|Metagross}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|380
|{{MSP|380|Latias}}
|{{p|Latias}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|381
|{{MSP|381|Latios}}
|{{p|Latios}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|385
|{{MSP|385|Jirachi}}
|{{p|Jirachi}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|436
|{{MSP|436|Bronzor}}
|{{p|Bronzor}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|437
|{{MSP|437|Bronzong}}
|{{p|Bronzong}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|555
|{{MSP|555Z|Darmanitan}}
|{{p|Darmanitan}}{{tt|*|Only Zen Mode}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|648
|{{MSP|648|Meloetta}}
|{{p|Meloetta}}{{tt|*|Only Aria Forme}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|}
|}

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Confusion}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Confusion|confusing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dream Eater}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Only does damage to sleeping foes. 50% of the damage done to the opponent is restored to the user.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Extrasensory}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of making the opponent {{status|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Future Sight}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | {{tt|100|80 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | {{tt|100%|90% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Does damage 2 turns later.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Heart Stamp}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of making the opponent {{status|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Luster Purge}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 50% chance of reducing the target's {{stat|Special Defense}} stat.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mirror Coat}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Reaction
| class="l" | Counters any {{stat|Special Attack}}, inflicting double the damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mist Ball}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 50% chance of reducing the target's {{stat|Special Attack}} stat.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psybeam}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Confusion|confusing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psychic}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering the opponent's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psycho Boost}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 140
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Sharply reduces the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} stat.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psycho Cut}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | It has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psystrike}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Damage is calculated by the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} and the opponent's {{stat|Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psyshock}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Damage is calculated by the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} and the opponent's {{stat|Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psywave}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Causes damage equal to or greater than the user's level.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Stored Power}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Power increases the more the user has powered up with stat changes.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Synchronoise}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | All others
| class="l" | Damages all Pokémon with the same type as the user.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of making the opponent {{status|flinch}}.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Agility}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's Speed by 2 levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ally Switch}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User/Ally
| class="l" | Switches the user's position with ally in [[Double battle|Double]] or [[Triple battle]].
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Amnesia}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's Special Defense by 2 levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Barrier}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's Defense by 2 levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Calm Mind}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Cosmic Power}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's Defense and Special Defense.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Gravity}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Negates moves that levitate and fly for 5 turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Guard Split}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User/One Foe
| class="l" | Averages its Defense and Special Defense with the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Guard Swap}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User/One Foe
| class="l" | Switch changes to its Defense and Special Defense with the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Heal Block}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Prevents the opponent from restoring HP for five turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Heal Pulse}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Restores the target's HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Healing Wish}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and its status cured.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Heart Swap}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User/One Foe
| class="l" | Switches stat changes with the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hypnosis}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | {{tt|60%|70% in Diamond and Pearl}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Puts the opponent to sleep.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Imprison}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Prevents foes from using any move that is also known by the user.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Kinesis}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Light Screen}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Halves damage taken from Special Attacks for 5 turns{{tt|*|8 turns if user is holding a Light Clay}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Lunar Dance}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and its status cured.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Magic Coat}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Reflects moves that inflict a [[Status ailment]].
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Magic Room}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Prevents the effect of all held items for five turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Meditate}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's attack by 1 level.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Miracle Eye}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Removes Dark-type's immunity to Psychic attacks and restores the evasiveness of the foe to normal.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Power Split}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User/One Foe
| class="l" | Averages its Attack and Special Attack with the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Power Swap}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User/One Foe
| class="l" | Switch changes to its Attack and Special Attack with the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Power Trick}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Switch the user's Attack stat with its Defense stat.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psycho Shift}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User/One Foe
| class="l" | User transfers its status problems to the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Reflect}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Halves damage taken from Physical Attacks for 5 turns{{tt|*|8 turns if user is holding a Light Clay}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rest}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Role Play}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Copies the foe's ability.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Skill Swap}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User/One Foe
| class="l" | Exchanges abilities with the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Teleport}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Run away from wild Pokémon battles.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Telekinesis}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Makes the target immune to {{type|Ground}} moves and all other moves always hit.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Trick}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User/One Foe
| class="l" | Swaps items with the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Trick Room}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Slower Pokémon move first for five turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wonder Room}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Swaps the Defense and Special Defense for 5 turns.
|}
|}

==Balance issues==
Psychic-type Pokémon were at the center of a balance issue in the [[Generation I]] games.<ref> Sugimori, Ken ''"Psychic Pokémon seemed to dominate in the previous Pokémon game, so we needed to come up with new Pokémon and types to make Gold and Silver more balanced."'' Nintendo Power 134 (July 2000) p. 79 (retrieved August 16, 2010) </ref> The issue arose from the lack of an effective countermeasure against Psychic-types caused by the absence of any powerful {{type2|Bug}} moves (at the time the only elemental weaknesses of Psychic-types).

The issue was rectified in later generations with the addition of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types, an added weakness to {{type2|Ghost}} moves, and more powerful Bug- and Ghost-type moves.

==Trivia==
* {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}} and {{m|Heart Stamp}} are the only [[Physical move|physical]] Psychic-type moves.
** As these moves were introduced after [[Generation III]], this makes Psychic the only former special type not to have any of its moves changed into physical moves.
* Psychic is the most common type for [[legendary Pokémon]], with at least two Psychic-type legendaries introduced in each generation.
* Psychic is the only type that shares its name with {{m|Psychic|a move}} and a Trainer Class.
* Despite the balance issue during [[Generation I]], it was not until Generation IV that {{p|Croagunk|a Pokémon}} and {{p|Toxicroak|its evolution}} with a double weakness to Psychic moves were introduced.
* There has been one Elite Four member or Gym Leader specializing in Psychic-type Pokémon in every generation.
* All of Psychic's weaknesses (Bug, Ghost and Dark) are based on typical fears. This is most likely because fears can manipulate the mind. Hence, the [[ability]] {{a|Rattled}}.
* A Pokémon cannot have a double resistance to Psychic without being a Psychic type itself.
** However, a Psychic Pokémon also cannot have a double resistance to more than one type.

==References==
<references />

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja='''エスパー''' ''Esper''
|zh_cmn= '''超能力''' ''Chāonénglì''
|nl='''Psychisch''' (anime) '''Paranormaal''' (magazine)
|fi= '''Meedio''' '''Psyykkinen'''
|fr_ca='''Psy'''
|fr_eu='''Psy'''
|de='''Psycho'''
|el= '''Ψυχικού''' ''Psihikou''
|he= '''על חושי''' ''Al Hushi''
|it='''Psico'''
|ko= '''에스퍼''' ''Esper''
|no='''Psykisk'''
|pl='''Psychiczny'''
|pt_br='''Psíquico'''
|pt_eu='''Psíquico'''
|ru= '''Психический''' ''Psikhicheskii''
|es_la='''Psíquico'''
|es_eu='''Psíquico'''
}}

[[de:Psycho (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Psíquico]]
[[fr:Psy (type)]]
[[it:Psico (tipo)]]
[[ja:エスパー]]
[[pl:Typ psychiczny]]
[[pt:Tipo Psychic]]

Normal (type)

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{{redirect|Normal|glitched Normal-type|List of glitch types#Normal}}
{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Normal type''' (Japanese: '''ノーマルタイプ''' ''Normal type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Normal-type Pokémon are [[Gym Leader]]s [[Whitney]] of [[Goldenrod City]], [[Norman]] of [[Petalburg City]], and [[Lenora]] of [[Nacrene City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Normal-type moves were physical.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=normal|
HP=76 |
Attack=66 |
Defense=56 |
SpAtk=54 |
SpDef=61 |
Speed=63 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=normal|
HP=88.14 |
Attack=84.50 |
Defense=68.81 |
SpAtk=67.83 |
SpDef=72.60 |
Speed=81.50 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Normal
|weakto1=Fighting
|noeffect1=Ghost
|resisted1=Rock
|resisted2=Steel
|unaffected1=Ghost
}}
''Note:'' Although Normal-type attacks normally have no effect on {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon, the moves {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, as well as the ability {{a|Scrappy}}, allow both Normal-type and {{type2|Fighting}} moves to affect Ghost-type Pokémon. Additionally, the move {{m|Struggle}} can hit Ghost-type Pokémon.

==Characteristics==
The Normal type is considered to be one of the best types defensively, as it has only a single weakness and one immunity. Having only one weakness makes up for its lack of resistances, as it causes only the [[stats]] of the Pokémon to be involved in determining damage, and many Normal-type Pokémon have high stats defensively. Offensively, the type performs similarly. There are only two types that resist Normal-type moves, and one type which is immune. When facing Pokémon with no resistance to their moves, Normal-type Pokémon can often deal high amounts of damage with a combination of high stats and [[same-type attack bonus]].

The majority of Normal-type Pokémon do not have a second type. Almost all Normal-type Pokémon with two types are Normal/{{t|Flying}}, with the notable exceptions of {{p|Girafarig}} and {{p|Meloetta}}'s Aria Forme, which are Normal/{{t|Psychic}}, {{p|Bibarel}}, which is Normal/{{t|Water}}, {{p|Deerling}} and {{p|Sawsbuck}}, which are Normal/{{t|Grass}}, and {{p|Meloetta}}'s Pirouette Forme, which is Normal/{{t|Fighting}}.

Single-type Normal Pokémon generally have a wide variety of moves available to them. Most can learn at least one move of the {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Ice}}, and {{t|Electric}} types, for example.

There are also many Normal-type Pokémon that rely on an unusual "gimmick" strategy; these include {{p|Ditto}}, the {{p|Porygon}} family, {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Spinda}}, {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, and {{p|Arceus}}. Thus, the Normal type could be thought of as the unspecialized "default" type.

When used in contests, Normal-type moves do not favor a particular contest type.

For the purpose of the [[Purify Chamber]], Normal is considered strong against itself.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 97 Normal-type Pokémon or 14.95% of all Pokémon, making it the second most common elemental type, behind {{t|Water}}.

===Pure Normal-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{normal color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{normal color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{normal color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|019
|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}
|{{p|Rattata}}
|-
|020
|{{MSP|020|Raticate}}
|{{p|Raticate}}
|-
|035
|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}
|{{p|Clefairy}}
|-
|036
|{{MSP|036|Clefable}}
|{{p|Clefable}}
|-
|039
|{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}
|{{p|Jigglypuff}}
|-
|040
|{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}
|{{p|Wigglytuff}}
|-
|052
|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}
|{{p|Meowth}}
|-
|053
|{{MSP|053|Persian}}
|{{p|Persian}}
|-
|108
|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}
|{{p|Lickitung}}
|-
|113
|{{MSP|113|Chansey}}
|{{p|Chansey}}
|-
|115
|{{MSP|115|Kangaskhan}}
|{{p|Kangaskhan}}
|-
|128
|{{MSP|128|Tauros}}
|{{p|Tauros}}
|-
|132
|{{MSP|132|Ditto}}
|{{p|Ditto}}
|-
|133
|{{MSP|133|Eevee}}
|{{p|Eevee}}
|-
|137
|{{MSP|137|Porygon}}
|{{p|Porygon}}
|-
|143
|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}
|{{p|Snorlax}}
|-
|161
|{{MSP|161|Sentret}}
|{{p|Sentret}}
|-
|162
|{{MSP|162|Furret}}
|{{p|Furret}}
|-
|173
|{{MSP|173|Cleffa}}
|{{p|Cleffa}}
|-
|174
|{{MSP|174|Igglybuff}}
|{{p|Igglybuff}}
|-
|175
|{{MSP|175|Togepi}}
|{{p|Togepi}}
|-
|190
|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}
|{{p|Aipom}}
|-
|206
|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}
|{{p|Dunsparce}}
|-
|209
|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}
|{{p|Snubbull}}
|-
|210
|{{MSP|210|Granbull}}
|{{p|Granbull}}
|-
|216
|{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}
|{{p|Teddiursa}}
|-
|217
|{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}
|{{p|Ursaring}}
|-
|233
|{{MSP|233|Porygon2}}
|{{p|Porygon2}}
|-
|234
|{{MSP|234|Stantler}}
|{{p|Stantler}}
|-
|235
|{{MSP|235|Smeargle}}
|{{p|Smeargle}}
|-
|241
|{{MSP|241|Miltank}}
|{{p|Miltank}}
|-
|242
|{{MSP|242|Blissey}}
|{{p|Blissey}}
|-
|263
|{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}
|{{p|Zigzagoon}}
|-
|264
|{{MSP|264|Linoone}}
|{{p|Linoone}}
|-
|287
|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}
|{{p|Slakoth}}
|-
|288
|{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}
|{{p|Vigoroth}}
|-
|289
|{{MSP|289|Slaking}}
|{{p|Slaking}}
|-
|293
|{{MSP|293|Whismur}}
|{{p|Whismur}}
|-
|294
|{{MSP|294|Loudred}}
|{{p|Loudred}}
|-
|295
|{{MSP|295|Exploud}}
|{{p|Exploud}}
|-
|298
|{{MSP|298|Azurill}}
|{{p|Azurill}}
|-
|300
|{{MSP|300|Skitty}}
|{{p|Skitty}}
|-
|301
|{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}
|{{p|Delcatty}}
|-
|327
|{{MSP|327|Spinda}}
|{{p|Spinda}}
|-
|335
|{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}
|{{p|Zangoose}}
|-
|351
|{{MSP|351|Castform}}
|{{p|Castform}}
|-
|352
|{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}
|{{p|Kecleon}}
|-
|399
|{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}
|{{p|Bidoof}}
|-
|424
|{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}
|{{p|Ambipom}}
|-
|427
|{{MSP|427|Buneary}}
|{{p|Buneary}}
|-
|428
|{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}
|{{p|Lopunny}}
|-
|431
|{{MSP|431|Glameow}}
|{{p|Glameow}}
|-
|432
|{{MSP|432|Purugly}}
|{{p|Purugly}}
|-
|440
|{{MSP|440|Happiny}}
|{{p|Happiny}}
|-
|446
|{{MSP|446|Munchlax}}
|{{p|Munchlax}}
|-
|463
|{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}
|{{p|Lickilicky}}
|-
|474
|{{MSP|474|Porygon-Z}}
|{{p|Porygon-Z}}
|-
|486
|{{MSP|486|Regigigas}}
|{{p|Regigigas}}
|-
|493
|{{MSP|493|Arceus}}
|{{p|Arceus}}
|-
|504
|{{MSP|504|Patrat}}
|{{p|Patrat}}
|-
|505
|{{MSP|505|Watchog}}
|{{p|Watchog}}
|-
|506
|{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}
|{{p|Lillipup}}
|-
|507
|{{MSP|507|Herdier}}
|{{p|Herdier}}
|-
|508
|{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}
|{{p|Stoutland}}
|-
|531
|{{MSP|531|Audino}}
|{{p|Audino}}
|-
|572
|{{MSP|572|Minccino}}
|{{p|Minccino}}
|-
|573
|{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}
|{{p|Cinccino}}
|-
|626
|{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}
|{{p|Bouffalant}}
|}
|}

===Half Normal-type Pokémon===
''Primary Normal-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{normal color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{normal color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{normal color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|016
|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}
|{{p|Pidgey}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|017
|{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}
|{{p|Pidgeotto}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|018
|{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}
|{{p|Pidgeot}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|021
|{{MSP|021|Spearow}}
|{{p|Spearow}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|022
|{{MSP|022|Fearow}}
|{{p|Fearow}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|083
|{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}
|{{p|Farfetch'd}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|084
|{{MSP|084|Doduo}}
|{{p|Doduo}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|085
|{{MSP|085|Dodrio}}
|{{p|Dodrio}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|163
|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}
|{{p|Hoothoot}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|164
|{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}
|{{p|Noctowl}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|176
|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}
|{{p|Togetic}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|203
|{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}
|{{p|Girafarig}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|276
|{{MSP|276|Taillow}}
|{{p|Taillow}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|277
|{{MSP|277|Swellow}}
|{{p|Swellow}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|333
|{{MSP|333|Swablu}}
|{{p|Swablu}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|396
|{{MSP|396|Starly}}
|{{p|Starly}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|397
|{{MSP|397|Staravia}}
|{{p|Staravia}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|398
|{{MSP|398|Staraptor}}
|{{p|Staraptor}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|400
|{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}
|{{p|Bibarel}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|441
|{{MSP|441|Chatot}}
|{{p|Chatot}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|468
|{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}
|{{p|Togekiss}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|519
|{{MSP|519|Pidove}}
|{{p|Pidove}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|520
|{{MSP|520|Tranquill}}
|{{p|Tranquill}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|521
|{{MSP|521{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0||F}}|Unfezant}}
|{{p|Unfezant}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|585
|{{MSP|585{{#switch: {{#time: F}}|February|June|October=S|March|July|November=A|April|August|December=W}}|Deerling}}
|{{p|Deerling}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|586
|{{MSP|586{{#switch: {{#time: F}}|February|June|October=S|March|July|November=A|April|August|December=W}}|Sawsbuck}}
|{{p|Sawsbuck}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|627
|{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}
|{{p|Rufflet}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|628
|{{MSP|628|Braviary}}
|{{p|Braviary}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 648
|{{MSP|648|Meloetta}}
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Meloetta}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|{{MSP|648P|Meloetta}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Normal-type Pokémon''

None.

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{normal color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{normal color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! align="center" | Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Barrage}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bide}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The user endures attacks for two turns, then does double the damage taken.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bind}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | {{tt|85%|75% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks for two to five turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Body Slam}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 85
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Chip Away}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Deals damage regardless the opponent's stat changes.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Comet Punch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 18
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Constrict}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Speed}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Covet}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | {{tt|60|40 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Steals the item the foe is holding.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Crush Claw}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 50% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Crush Grip}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The more HP the foe has, the greater this move's power.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Cut}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | In battle: Does damage. Out of battle: Used to cut down small trees.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dizzy Punch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of {{status|Confusion|confusing}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Double-Edge}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | User takes 1/3 recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Double Hit}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks twice.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|DoubleSlap}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Echoed Voice}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Base power is increased when used consecutively by the user and teammates.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Egg Bomb}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Endeavor}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Cuts the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Explosion}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 250
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | All others
| class="l" | User faints.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Always attacks first.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Facade}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Base power is doubled if the user has a [[status ailment]].
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fake Out}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Always attacks first and makes the target {{status|flinch}}. This move only works on the first turn after the user switches in.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|False Swipe}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Leaves the target with at least 1 HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Feint}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | {{tt|30|50 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Hits even when the foe uses {{m|Protect}} or {{m|Detect}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Flail}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Frustration}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Does more damage based on how much the user dislikes its Trainer.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fury Attack}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fury Swipes}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 18
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Giga Impact}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The user must rest on the next turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Guillotine}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 30%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Target faints.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Head Charge}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | User takes 1/3 recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Headbutt}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to {{status|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hidden Power}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Varies in type and power depending on the Pokémon using it.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Horn Attack}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Horn Drill}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 30%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Target faints.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hyper Beam}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The user must rest on the next turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hyper Fang}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of causing the target to {{status|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hyper Voice}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Judgment}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Its type varies with the kind of [[Plate]] the user is holding.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Last Resort}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | {{tt|140|130 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mega Kick}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mega Punch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Natural Gift}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Depending on the user's held [[Berry]], the type and base power of the attack will vary.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Pay Day}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | If the battle is won, the user's Trainer gains money.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Pound}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Present}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Deals a varying amount of damage or restores the target's HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Quick Attack}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Always attacks first.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rage}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | It gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rapid Spin}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Frees user from moves like {{m|Bind}}, {{m|Wrap}}, and {{m|Leech Seed}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Razor Wind}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | All foes
| class="l" | After one turn the user attacks, has a high chance of a critical hit.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Relic Song}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | All foes
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of putting the target to {{status|sleep}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Retaliate}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Doubles in power if another party Pokémon has fainted in the current or last turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Return}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Does more damage based on how much the user likes its Trainer.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rock Climb}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | In battle: Has a 20% chance of {{status|Confusion|confusing}} the target. Out of battle: Used to climb walls.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Round}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Does double damage if used consecutively by teammates.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Scratch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Secret Power}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Its type and added effect varies depending on the user's environment. Has 30% chance for an added effect.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Selfdestruct}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 200
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | All others
| class="l" | User faints.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Skull Bash}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The first turn, the user raises its {{stat|Defense}}, the second turn does damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Slam}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Slash}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|SmellingSalt}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Does twice the damage on a {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} foe, but cures the paralysis.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Snore}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Can only be used when the user is asleep. Has a 30% chance of making the foe {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|SonicBoom}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Always inflicts 20 HP damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spike Cannon}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spit Up}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Releases the power of {{m|Stockpile}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Stomp}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of causing the target to {{status|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Strength}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | In battle: Does damage. Outside of battle: Used to move boulders.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Struggle}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Every Pokémon uses this when there is no PP left, cannot miss, user takes 50% recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Super Fang}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Cuts the target's HP by half.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Swift}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | All foes
| class="l" | Never misses.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Tackle}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | {{tt|50|35 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | {{tt|100%|95% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Tail Slap}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Take Down}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | User takes 25% recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Techno Blast}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 85
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Its type varies with the kind of [[Drive]] the user is holding.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Thrash}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | {{tt|120|90 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | {{tt|10|20 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | User attacks for two to three turns. Afterwards, the user becomes {{status|Confusion|confused}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Tri Attack}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of either {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}}, {{status|Freeze|freezing}} or {{status|burn}}ing the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Trump Card}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The less PP, the more base power.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Uproar}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | {{tt|90|50 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | Random target
| class="l" | User attacks for two to five turns, no Pokémon may {{status|Sleep|sleep}} during this period.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|ViceGrip}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 55
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Weather Ball}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Its [[Elemental type|type]] depends on the current [[weather condition]].
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wrap}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | {{tt|90%|85% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks for four to five turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wring Out}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The more HP the foe has, the greater this move's power.
|}
|}

''Note: {{m|Karate Chop}}, {{m|Gust}} and {{m|Bite}} were Normal-type moves in [[Generation I]].''

===Non-damaging moves===
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|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
! Name
! Contest
! Accuracy
! PP
! width="70pt" | Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Acupressure}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises one [[stat]] randomly by 2 stages.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|After You}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Allows the targeted Pokémon to move immediately after.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Assist}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Random
| class="l" | Randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Attract}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The target becomes {{status|Attract|infatuated}} if it is the opposite gender of the user.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Baton Pass}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any [[stat]] changes.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Belly Drum}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Maximizes {{stat|Attack}} in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bestow}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | If a target isn't already holding an item the user can give the target an item if the user has one.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Block}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Prevent the opponent from escaping.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Camouflage}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | User's [[Elemental type|type]] is changed depending on its environment.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Captivate}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Harshly lowers the {{stat|Special Attack}} of an opposite gendered target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Charm}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Sharply lowers the target's {{stat|Attack}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Conversion}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Changes the user's [[Elemental type|type]] to match the type of one of the user's moves.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Conversion 2}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | The user changes its [[Elemental type|type]] to make itself resistant to the type of the attack it last took.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Copycat}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Random
| class="l" | Mimics the move used immediately before it.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Defense Curl}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's {{stat|defense}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Disable}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | {{tt|100%|80% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Prevents the target from using the move it last used.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Double Team}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's evasion by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Encore}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Forces the target to keep using only the move it last used for two to six turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Endure}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Entrainment}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Changes the target's [[ability]] to match the user's.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Flash}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Decreases the target's {{stat|accuracy}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Focus Energy}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises the user's critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Follow Me}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Makes all opponents take aim only at the user.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Foresight}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Allows Normal and {{type2|Fighting}} moves to hit {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon and any foes who have used evasion or {{stat|accuracy}} modifiers.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Glare}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | {{tt|90%|75% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | {{status|Paralysis|Paralyzes}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Growl}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Decreases the target's {{stat|Attack}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Growth}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} by 1 stage.{{tt|*|Only raises Sp. Att prior to Generation V}}
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Harden}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's {{stat|Defense}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Heal Bell}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Heals the status problems of all the party Pokémon.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Helping Hand}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Ally
| class="l" | Boosts the power of the ally's {{stat|Attack}} in a Double Battle.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Howl}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's {{stat|Attack}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Leer}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Decreases the target's {{stat|Defense}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Lock-On}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Ensures the next attack will not miss.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Lovely Kiss}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Puts the target to {{status|Asleep|sleep}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Lucky Chant}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Prevents the opponent from scoring critical hits for 5 turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Me First}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Copies the target's offensive move and uses it with 1.5 times the power before the target gets to attack.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mean Look}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Prevents the target from fleeing.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Metronome}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | Random
| class="l" | Randomly selects almost any attack.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Milk Drink}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User or Ally
| class="l" | Restores HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mimic}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Copies the move last used by the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mind Reader}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Ensures the next attack will not miss.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Minimize}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's evasion by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Moonlight}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Restores HP by up to half of its maximum HP. Restores more HP during the night.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Morning Sun}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Restores HP by up to half of its maximum HP. Restores more HP during the morning.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Nature Power}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Random
| class="l" | Chooses an attack depending on the user's environment.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Odor Sleuth}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Allows Normal and {{type2|Fighting}} moves to hit {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon and any foes who have used evasion or accuracy modifiers.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Pain Split}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Equally shares the combined HP with the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Perish Song}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Causes all Pokémon in battle to {{status|Fainted|faint}} in 3 turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Protect}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Enables the user to evade all attacks.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Psych Up}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Copies any stat change made by the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Recover}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Restores HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Recycle}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Recycles a single-use item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Reflect Type}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | User or Ally
| class="l" | Changes the user's type to match the type(s) of the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Refresh}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User or Ally
| class="l" | Cures a [[status ailment]].
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Roar}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | In wild battle: Scares away Pokémon. In trainer battle: Forces the opponent to swich Pokémon.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Safeguard}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Prevents [[status ailment|status problems]] for five turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Scary Face}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | {{tt|100%|90% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Decreases the target's {{stat|Speed}} by 2 stages.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Screech}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Decreases the target's {{stat|Defense}} by 2 stages.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sharpen}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's {{stat|Attack}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shell Smash}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Lowers the user's {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} stat by 1 stage, but raises the user's {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Speed}} by 2 stages each.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Simple Beam}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Changes the target's ability to {{a|Simple}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sing}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 55%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Puts the opponent to {{status|sleep}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sketch}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 1
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Allows the user to copy the target's last move permanently.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Slack Off}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Restores HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sleep Talk}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Randomly chooses one of the user's moves during {{status|sleep}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|SmokeScreen}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Decreases the target's {{stat|accuracy}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Softboiled}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Restores the user's {{stat|HP}} by up to half of its maximum HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Splash}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Nothing happens.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Stockpile}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Stores power for {{m|Spit Up}} and {{m|Swallow}}. Raises {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Substitute}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Makes a copy of the user using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Supersonic}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 55%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | {{status|Confusion|Confuses}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Swagger}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Confuses the target and raises its {{stat|Attack}} by 2 stages.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Swallow}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Heals HP according to the number of times {{m|Stockpile}} was used.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sweet Kiss}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Confuses the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sweet Scent}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Decreases the target's evasiveness by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Swords Dance}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's {{stat|Attack}} by 2 stages.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Tail Whip}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Decreases the target's {{stat|Defense}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Teeter Dance}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | All others
| class="l" | {{status|Confusion|Confuses}} everyone.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Tickle}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Decreases the target's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}} by 1 stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Transform}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Copies the image, type(s), and moves of the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Whirlwind}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | In wild battle: Scares away Pokémon. In trainer battle: Forces the opponent to swich Pokémon.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wish}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Restores HP by up to half of its maximum HP after one turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Work Up}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack stats by one stage each.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Yawn}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Puts the target to {{status|sleep}} after one turn.
|}
|}

''Note: {{m|Sand-Attack}} was a Normal-type move in [[Generation I]].''

==Trivia==
* With {{#ifexpr:{{PAGESINCAT:Normal-type moves|R}}>0|{{PAGESINCAT:Normal-type moves}} {{cat|Normal-type moves}}}}, this type has the most [[move]]s available.
* Every generation has introduced Normal-type Pokémon with names that begin with the letters C, T, and S.
* No type is weak to Normal-type moves, making the Normal type the only type that is not {{DL|Damage modification|super effective}} against anything.
* No Pokémon have Normal as a secondary type.
* There are no Normal-type Pokémon with a double weakness.
* There are three Normal-type Pokémon that evolve into {{type2|Water}} Pokémon: {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Bidoof}}, with the first two losing their Normal typing completely.
* Notably, there also appears to be an association between mammal-like creatures and the Normal-type, given that many species of Normal-type Pokémon are based on terrestrial mammals, including several noted above that combine a second type with their primary Normal-type rather than merely omit it.
** Furthermore, that the Normal-type could be considered the unspecialized "default" type may be evidenced by the common combination of Normal/{{t|Flying}}-type Pokémon.
* The Normal type has the fewest non-neutral elemental relations, with only four: Rock, Steel, Ghost, and Fighting.
* Normal type Pokémon have the highest average HP stat.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|ja='''ノーマル''' ''Normal''
|zh_cmn='''一般''' ''Yībān''
|nl='''Normaal'''
|fi='''Normaali''' '''Perus'''
|fr_ca='''Normal'''
|fr_eu='''Normal'''
|de='''Normal'''
|el='''Φυσιολογικός''' ''Fisiologikos''
|he='''רגיל''' ''Ragil'' '''נורמאלי''' - ''Normali''
|it='''Normale'''
|ko='''노말''' ''Nomal''
|no='''Normal'''
|pl='''Normalny'''
|pt_br='''Normal'''
|pt_eu='''Normal'''
|ru='''Нормальный'''
|es_la='''Normal'''
|es_eu='''Normal'''
}}

[[de:Normal (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Normal]]
[[fr:Normal (type)]]
[[ja:ノーマル]]
[[pl:Pokémony normalne]]
[[pt:Tipo Normal]]

Fighting (type)

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SakasFixe: /* In other languages */

{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Fighting type''' (Japanese: '''かくとうタイプ''' ''Fighting type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Fighting-type Pokémon are [[Bruno]] of the [[Indigo Plateau]] [[Elite Four]], [[Chuck]] of [[Cianwood City]], [[Brawly]] of [[Dewford Town]], [[Maylene]] of [[Veilstone City]], and [[Marshal]] of the [[Unova]] Elite Four. The [[Fighting Dojo]] of [[Saffron City]] is also home to several Trainers of Fighting-type Pokémon, although it is no longer an official Gym. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Fighting-type moves were physical.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=fighting |
HP=67 |
Attack=93 |
Defense=64 |
SpAtk=51 |
SpDef=70 |
Speed=64 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=fighting|
HP=74.40 |
Attack=109.33 |
Defense=72.53 |
SpAtk=65.33 |
SpDef=83.73 |
Speed=78.73 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Fighting
|weakto1=Flying
|weakto2=Psychic
|resist1=Bug
|resist2=Dark
|resist3=Rock
|weaken1=Normal
|weaken2=Rock
|weaken3=Steel
|weaken4=Ice
|weaken5=Dark
|resisted1=Poison
|resisted2=Flying
|resisted3=Bug
|resisted4=Psychic
|noeffect1=Ghost
}}
''Note:'' Although Fighting-type attacks normally have no effect on {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon, the moves {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, as well as the ability {{a|Scrappy}}, allow both Normal-type and Fighting-type moves to affect Ghost-type Pokémon.

==Characteristics==

===Defense===

Defensively, the Fighting type has cons and pros. Fighting-type Pokémon have key resistances to Dark and Rock, but their weaknesses are to the common Flying and Psychic types. They also usually fall to Psychic moves in one turn, due to a low Special Defense. However, several Fighting Pokémon (like {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Gallade}}, {{p|Scraggy}}, {{p|Scrafty}}, {{p|Medicham}} and {{p|Cobalion}}) have a subtype that rids them of the Psychic weakness, with Scraggy and Scrafty being completely immune due to their secondary type of Dark (until they are affected by Miracle Eye).

===Offense===

Offensively, the Fighting type is one of the most powerful and commonly used types. It hits five different types with super-effective damage, more than any other type except for the {{type2|Ground}}, with which it ties. It deals super-effective damage to Rock and Steel, types which generally have high Defense, and is the only type super-effective against Normal. It is super-effective against Ice, a key offensive but low defensive type. It is also one of the two types super-effective against Dark. This is slightly balanced out by the fact that Ghosts are immune to Fighting attacks without the aid of {{m|Foresight}}/{{m|Odor Sleuth}} or the {{a|Scrappy}} ability. In the first three generations, there were very few powerful Fighting-type moves, but this has changed with the introduction of {{m|Close Combat}} and increased availability of moves such as {{m|Superpower}}. The Fighting type also pairs up well with the {{t|Dark}} type offensively as {{p|Croagunk|only}} {{p|Toxicroak|three}} {{p|Heracross|Pokémon}} currently resist a Fighting/Dark combination.

When used in contests, Fighting-type moves typically become [[Cool Contest|Cool]] or [[Tough Contest|Tough]], but can also be of the [[Beauty Contest|Beauty]] or [[Smart Contest|Smart]] Contest catagories. No Fighting-type moves are of the [[Cute Contest|Cute]] category.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 41 Fighting-type Pokémon or 6.32% of all Pokémon, making it the eleventh most common elemental type.

===Pure Fighting-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fighting color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{fighting color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #{{fighting color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|056
|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}
|{{p|Mankey}}
|-
|057
|{{MSP|057|Primeape}}
|{{p|Primeape}}
|-
|066
|{{MSP|066|Machop}}
|{{p|Machop}}
|-
|067
|{{MSP|067|Machoke}}
|{{p|Machoke}}
|-
|068
|{{MSP|068|Machamp}}
|{{p|Machamp}}
|-
|106
|{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}
|{{p|Hitmonlee}}
|-
|107
|{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}
|{{p|Hitmonchan}}
|-
|236
|{{MSP|236|Tyrogue}}
|{{p|Tyrogue}}
|-
|237
|{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}
|{{p|Hitmontop}}
|-
|296
|{{MSP|296|Makuhita}}
|{{p|Makuhita}}
|-
|297
|{{MSP|297|Hariyama}}
|{{p|Hariyama}}
|-
|447
|{{MSP|447|Riolu}}
|{{p|Riolu}}
|-
|532
|{{MSP|532|Timburr}}
|{{p|Timburr}}
|-
|533
|{{MSP|533|Gurdurr}}
|{{p|Gurdurr}}
|-
|534
|{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}
|{{p|Conkeldurr}}
|-
|538
|{{MSP|538|Throh}}
|{{p|Throh}}
|-
|539
|{{MSP|539|Sawk}}
|{{p|Sawk}}
|-
|619
|{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}
|{{p|Mienfoo}}
|-
|620
|{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}
|{{p|Mienshao}}
|}
|}

===Half Fighting-type Pokémon===

''Primary Fighting-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fighting color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{fighting color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #{{fighting color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|307
|{{MSP|307|Meditite}}
|{{p|Meditite}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|308
|{{MSP|308|Medicham}}
|{{p|Medicham}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|448
|{{MSP|448|Lucario}}
|{{p|Lucario}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Fighting-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fighting color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{fighting color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #{{fighting color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|062
|{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}
|{{p|Poliwrath}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|214
|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}
|{{p|Heracross}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|256
|{{MSP|256|Combusken}}
|{{p|Combusken}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|257
|{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}
|{{p|Blaziken}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|286
|{{MSP|286|Breloom}}
|{{p|Breloom}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|391
|{{MSP|391|Monferno}}
|{{p|Monferno}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|392
|{{MSP|392|Infernape}}
|{{p|Infernape}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|453
|{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}
|{{p|Croagunk}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|454
|{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}
|{{p|Toxicroak}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|475
|{{MSP|475|Gallade}}
|{{p|Gallade}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|499
|{{MSP|499|Pignite}}
|{{p|Pignite}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|500
|{{MSP|500|Emboar}}
|{{p|Emboar}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|559
|{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}
|{{p|Scraggy}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|560
|{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}
|{{p|Scrafty}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|638
|{{MSP|638|Cobalion}}
|{{p|Cobalion}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|639
|{{MSP|639|Terrakion}}
|{{p|Terrakion}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|640
|{{MSP|640|Virizion}}
|{{p|Virizion}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|647
|{{MSP|647|Keldeo}}
|{{p|Keldeo}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|648
|{{MSP|648P|Meloetta}}
|{{p|Meloetta}}{{tt|*|Only Pirouette Forme}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|}
|}

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===

{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fighting color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{fighting color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! width="70px" | Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Arm Thrust}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Hits two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Aura Sphere}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Never misses.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Brick Break}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Breaks any barrier such as {{m|Light Screen}} and {{m|Reflect}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Circle Throw}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Ends wild battles. Switches opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Close Combat}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Lowers the user's {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Counter}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Returns Physical attack damage for double.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Cross Chop}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Double Kick}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Hits twice.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Drain Punch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | {{tt|75|60 Prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | {{tt|10|5 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|DynamicPunch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 50%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Confuses the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Final Gambit}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The user faints. In the return, the opponent receives damage equal to the user's lost HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Focus Blast}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 70%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance to lower target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Focus Punch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Force Palm}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hammer Arm}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Lowers the user's {{stat|Speed}} by one stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | {{tt|130|85 in Generation I to III, 100 in Generation IV}}
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | {{tt|10|20 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | If it misses, the user is hurt instead.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Jump Kick}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | {{tt|100|70 in Generation I to III, 85 in Generation IV}}
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | {{tt|10|25 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | If it misses, the user is hurt instead.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Karate Chop}}{{tt|*|Normal-type move in Generation I}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Low Kick}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | {{tt|Varies|50 in Generations I and II}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.{{tt|*|Does damage and may cause flinching in Generations I and II}}
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Low Sweep}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Lowers the opponent's {{stat|Speed}} by 1 level.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mach Punch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Always attacks first.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Revenge}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Reversal}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | More powerful the less HP the user has.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rock Smash}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | {{tt|40|20 in Generations II and III}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | In battle: Has a 50% chance to lower the target's {{stat|Defense}}. Outside of battle: Can smash cracked boulders.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rolling Kick}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sacred Sword}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Deals damage regardless the opponent's stat changes.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Seismic Toss}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Secret Sword}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 85
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Calculates damage by using the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} with the opponent's {{stat|Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sky Uppercut}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 85
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Capable of hitting opponents while they are using {{m|Fly}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Storm Throw}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Always result critical hit.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Submission}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | User receives 25% recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Superpower}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Lowers the user's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Triple Kick}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Hits three times. Gains power with each hit.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Always attacks first.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Vital Throw}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | The user attacks last. In return, this move is guaranteed not to miss.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wake-Up Slap}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Doubles in power when the target is {{status|Sleep|asleep}}, but then awakens that target.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===

{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fighting color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{fighting color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bulk Up}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises user's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Detect}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Evades all attacks. Chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Quick Guard}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | User and Allies
| class="l" | Protects from all [[priority]] moves. Chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* The Fighting type is the only type that has not been paired with the {{t|Flying}} type.
* All of the [[legendary golems]], including {{p|Regigigas}}, are weak to Fighting-type moves.
* No Fighting-type move can hit more than one foe in a double or triple battle.
* Along with the {{t|Ground}} type, Fighting-type moves are super effective against the most Pokémon types: five.
* Fighting is the only type to have two variations of {{m|Quick Attack}}: {{m|Mach Punch}} and {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.
* All non-damaging moves of the Fighting type involve some form of defense.
* There has been one [[Elite Four]] member or Gym Leader specializing in Fighting-type Pokémon in every generation.
* Color representations for the Fighting type have generally been inconsistent in various Pokémon media. While the Fighting type has been associated with the color red in the main Pokémon games since [[Generation III]], it is associated with the color orange in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], and with the color brown in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
* Fighting is the only former physical type to have all damaging moves retain their physical category. All special category moves were introduced in [[Generation IV]] or later, after the split had occurred.
* Fighting is the most common secondary type for evolutions of [[starter Pokémon]], with three starter lines being paired with it, all of the {{type2|Fire}}.
* Generation V introduced the most Fighting-type Pokémon, with 16 introduced, including {{p|Meloetta}}'s Pirouette Forme.
** [[Generation II]] introduced the fewest Fighting-type Pokémon, with 3 introduced.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja='''かくとう''' (格闘) ''Kakutō''
|zh_cmn='''格鬥''' / '''格斗''' ''Gédòu''
|nl='''Vecht'''
|fi='''Taistelu'''
|fr_ca='''Combat'''
|fr_eu='''Combat'''
|de='''Kampf'''
|el='''Μαχητής''' ''Machitis''
|he='''לחימה''' ''Lehima''
|it='''Lotta'''
|ko='''격투''' ''Gyeoktu''
|no='''kamp'''
|pl='''Walczący'''
|pt_br='''Lutador'''
|pt_eu='''Luta'''
|ru='''Боевой''' ''Boevoi''
|es_la='''Lucha'''
|es_eu='''Lucha'''}}

[[de:Kampf (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Lucha]]
[[fr:Combat (type)]]
[[ja:かくとう]]
[[pt:Tipo Fighting]]

Poison (type)

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SakasFixe: /* In other languages */

{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Poison type''' (Japanese: '''どくタイプ''' ''Poison type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Poison-type Pokémon include [[Koga]], [[Aya]] and [[Janine]] of [[Fuchsia City]], all of whom are related. Some villainous teams, such as [[Team Rocket]], also frequently use Poison-type Pokémon. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Poison-type moves were physical.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=poison|
HP=62 |
Attack=68 |
Defense=60 |
SpAtk=68 |
SpDef=65 |
Speed=62 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=poison|
HP=76 |
Attack=84 |
Defense=74 |
SpAtk=80 |
SpDef=79 |
Speed=78 }}


==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
|type=Poison
|weakto1=Bug
|weakto2=Ground
|weakto3=Psychic
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Grass
|resist3=Poison
|weaken1=Bug
|weaken2=Grass
|resisted1=Ghost
|resisted2=Ground
|resisted3=Poison
|resisted4=Rock
}}

===Generation II-onward===
{{typebattle
|type=Poison
|weakto1=Ground
|weakto2=Psychic
|resist1=Bug
|resist2=Fighting
|resist3=Poison
|resist4=Grass
|weaken1=Grass
|resisted1=Ghost
|resisted2=Ground
|resisted3=Poison
|resisted4=Rock
|noeffect1=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==

===Defense===

When used defensively, the Poison type is considered one of the best in the game. This is because of its ability to block or cause [[status ailment]]s and resist common moves. Its obvious weakness, {{m|Earthquake}}, can be mitigated by the variety of dual-typed {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Bug}}/Poison Pokémon, as well as the {{p|Zubat}} family's {{t|Flying}} type and the {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Koffing}} families' {{a|Levitate}}. Additionally, the Poison type resists itself, {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Fighting}}, and {{t|Grass}}, giving it resistances to common moves such as {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, and {{M|Close Combat}}. Moreover, Poison-types tend to hold potent status and support moves, such as {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, and {{m|Toxic}}. Immune to {{status|Poison}} and {{m|Toxic Spikes}} themselves, they have an opportunity to absorb status effects as well. [[Koga]]'s words of "confusion, sleep, poison" describe the Poison type very well.

===Offense===

Offensively, Poison-type moves are only suggested for inflicting the Poison condition, [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] or using support moves. Its only strength, which is against the Grass-type is largely mitigated by the variety of Grass/Poison Pokémon as well as {{p|Torterra}}'s {{t|Ground}}, {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Cradily}}'s {{t|Rock}}, and especially {{p|Ferroseed}} and {{p|Ferrothorn}}'s {{t|Steel}}. {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Flying}} are much more useful in countering the Grass-type. Also, Poison moves are not very effective on Poison, {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Ground}}, and are completely ineffective against {{t|Steel}}. Hence, resistances to the Poison type are far more common than weaknesses to it. Poison-type moves are better when used to wear down the opponent in long battles rather than to knock out the opponent in a few moves.

When used in contests, Poison-type moves typically become [[Smart Contest|Smart]] moves, but can also be of the other four Contest types, excluding [[Cute Contest|Cute]].

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 57 Poison-type Pokémon or 8.78% of all Pokémon, making it the eighth most common elemental type.

===Pure Poison-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{poison color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{poison color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{poison color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|023
|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}
|{{p|Ekans}}
|-
|024
|{{MSP|024|Arbok}}
|{{p|Arbok}}
|-
|029
|{{MSP|029|Nidoran♀}}
|{{p|Nidoran♀}}
|-
|030
|{{MSP|030|Nidorina}}
|{{p|Nidorina}}
|-
|032
|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}
|{{p|Nidoran♂}}
|-
|033
|{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}
|{{p|Nidorino}}
|-
|088
|{{MSP|088|Grimer}}
|{{p|Grimer}}
|-
|089
|{{MSP|089|Muk}}
|{{p|Muk}}
|-
|109
|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}
|{{p|Koffing}}
|-
|110
|{{MSP|110|Weezing}}
|{{p|Weezing}}
|-
|316
|{{MSP|316|Gulpin}}
|{{p|Gulpin}}
|-
|317
|{{MSP|317|Swalot}}
|{{p|Swalot}}
|-
|336
|{{MSP|336|Seviper}}
|{{p|Seviper}}
|-
|568
|{{MSP|568|Trubbish}}
|{{p|Trubbish}}
|-
|569
|{{MSP|569|Garbodor}}
|{{p|Garbodor}}
|}
|}

===Half Poison-type Pokémon===

''Primary Poison-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{poison color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{poison color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{poison color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|031
|{{MSP|031|Nidoqueen}}
|{{p|Nidoqueen}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|034
|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}
|{{p|Nidoking}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|041
|{{MSP|041|Zubat}}
|{{p|Zubat}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|042
|{{MSP|042|Golbat}}
|{{p|Golbat}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|169
|{{MSP|169|Crobat}}
|{{p|Crobat}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|434
|{{MSP|434|Stunky}}
|{{p|Stunky}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|435
|{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}
|{{p|Skuntank}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|451
|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}
|{{p|Skorupi}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
|452
|{{MSP|452|Drapion}}
|{{p|Drapion}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|453
|{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}
|{{p|Croagunk}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|454
|{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}
|{{p|Toxicroak}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Poison-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{poison color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{poison color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{poison color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|001
|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}
|{{p|Bulbasaur}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|002
|{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}
|{{p|Ivysaur}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|003
|{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}
|{{p|Venusaur}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|013
|{{MSP|013|Weedle}}
|{{p|Weedle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|014
|{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}
|{{p|Kakuna}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|015
|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}
|{{p|Beedrill}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|043
|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}
|{{p|Oddish}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|044
|{{MSP|044|Gloom}}
|{{p|Gloom}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|045
|{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}
|{{p|Vileplume}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|048
|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}
|{{p|Venonat}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|049
|{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}
|{{p|Venomoth}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|069
|{{MSP|069|Bellsprout}}
|{{p|Bellsprout}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|070
|{{MSP|070|Weepinbell}}
|{{p|Weepinbell}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|071
|{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}
|{{p|Victreebel}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|072
|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}
|{{p|Tentacool}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|073
|{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}
|{{p|Tentacruel}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|092
|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}
|{{p|Gastly}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|093
|{{MSP|093|Haunter}}
|{{p|Haunter}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|094
|{{MSP|094|Gengar}}
|{{p|Gengar}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|167
|{{MSP|167|Spinarak}}
|{{p|Spinarak}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|168
|{{MSP|168|Ariados}}
|{{p|Ariados}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|211
|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}
|{{p|Qwilfish}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|269
|{{MSP|269|Dustox}}
|{{p|Dustox}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|315
|{{MSP|315|Roselia}}
|{{p|Roselia}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|406
|{{MSP|406|Budew}}
|{{p|Budew}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|407
|{{MSP|407|Roserade}}
|{{p|Roserade}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|543
|{{MSP|543|Venipede}}
|{{p|Venipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|544
|{{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}
|{{p|Whirlipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|545
|{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}
|{{p|Scolipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|590
|{{MSP|590|Foongus}}
|{{p|Foongus}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|591
|{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}
|{{p|Amoonguss}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|}
|}

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{poison color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{poison color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{poison color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! width="70pt" | Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Acid}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering opponents' {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Acid Spray}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Lowers the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Clear Smog}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Resets stat changes of target Pokémon.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Cross Poison}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio and a 10% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Gunk Shot}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 70%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Poison Fang}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of [[Status_ailment#Badly_poisoned|badly poisoning]] the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Poison Jab}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Poison Sting}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Poison Tail}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio and a 10% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sludge}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sludge Bomb}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sludge Wave}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 95
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Smog}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 70%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 40% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Venoshock}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Deals double damage if the target is {{status|Poison|poisoned}}.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{poison color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{poison color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{poison color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{poison color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! width="70pt" | Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Acid Armor}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's {{stat|Defense}} by 2 stages.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Coil}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises the user's {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, and {{stat|Accuracy}} one level each.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Gastro Acid}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Cancels the foe's [[ability]].
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Poison Gas}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 85% {{tt|*|55% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | {{status|Poison|Poisons}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|PoisonPowder}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | {{status|Poison|Poisons}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Toxic}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 90% {{tt|*|85% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | [[Status_ailment#Badly_poisoned|Badly poisons]] the target. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Toxic Spikes}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Lays poisonous spikes that {{status|Poison|poison}} opponents who switch into battle. If used twice, a switched-in foe will become [[Status_ailment#Badly_poisoned|badly poisoned]].
|}
|}

==Trivia==
*With the exception of {{p|Arceus}} holding a {{DL|Plate|Toxic Plate}}, there has yet to be a Poison-type [[legendary Pokémon]].
**As of Generation V, the Poison type is the only type that remains not to have another Legendary Pokémon of its type in existence.
*Since Generation II, Poison is one of three types (along with {{t|Dragon}} and {{t|Normal}}) that can never be doubly [[Damage modification#Super effective|super effective]] against any Pokémon because it is only super effective against one type, the {{type2|Grass}}. However, back in the first generation, where Poison was also super effective against {{t|Bug}}, Poison was doubly super effective against the {{2t|Bug|Grass}} combination of {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}}.
*Poison was the most common type in [[Generation I]]; even as of [[Generation V]], over half of the Poison-type Pokémon currently known were introduced in the first generation.
** More than one in five [[Generation I]] Pokémon are a Poison-type.
*In [[Generation I]] Poison was [[Damage modification#Super effective|super effective]] against the {{type2|Bug}}, while the Bug-type was super effective against Poison. This trait has never been shared with any other type match-up, and is likewise no longer true.
*The Poison type is the only one of the original 15 types not mentioned in the song [[2.B.A. Master]]. Instead, the "Flame-type" (which doesn't exist) is mentioned.
*A Pokémon of every type ''except'' Poison was added to the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] in {{game|Platinum}}.
*Only odd numbered generations have introduced pure Poison-type Pokémon so far.
**Also, every such generation has a two stage family of blob-shaped pure Poison-types: {{p|Grimer}} and {{p|Muk}} in the first generation, {{p|Gulpin}} and {{p|Swalot}} in the third, and {{p|Trubbish}} and {{p|Garbodor}} in the fifth.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color light}}
|ja='''どく''' (毒) ''Doku''
|zh_cmn='''毒''' ''Dú''
|nl='''Gif'''
|fi='''Myrkky'''
|fr_ca='''Poison'''
|fr_eu='''Poison'''
|de='''Gift'''
|no='''Gift'''
|el='''Δηλητηρίου''' ''Dilitiriou''
|he='''רעל''' ''Ra'al''
|it='''Veleno'''
|ko='''독''' ''Dok''
|pl='''Trujący'''
|pt_br='''Veneno''' ''Poison'' '''Venenoso''' ''Poisonous''
|pt_eu='''Veneno'''
|ru='''Ядовитый''' ''Yadovityi''
|es_la='''Veneno'''
|es_eu='''Veneno'''}}

[[de:Gift (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Veneno]]
[[fr:Poison (type)]]
[[ja:どく]]
[[pl:Pokémony Trujące]]
[[pt:Tipo Poison]]

Bug (type)

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{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Bug type''' (Japanese: '''むしタイプ''' ''Bug type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Bug-type Pokémon are [[Bugsy]] of [[Azalea Town]], {{OBP|Aaron|Elite Four}} of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], and [[Burgh]] of [[Castelia City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Bug-type moves were physical.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=bug|
HP=54 |
Attack=65 |
Defense=65 |
SpAtk=48 |
SpDef=62 |
Speed=57 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=bug|
HP=62.69 |
Attack=78.35 |
Defense=78.88 |
SpAtk=63.35 |
SpDef=80.62 |
Speed=63.42 }}


==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
|type=Bug
|weakto1=Fire
|weakto2=Flying
|weakto3=Poison
|weakto4=Rock
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Grass
|resist3=Ground
|weaken1=Grass
|weaken2=Poison
|weaken3=Psychic
|resisted1=Fighting
|resisted2=Fire
|resisted3=Flying
|resisted4=Ghost
}}

===Generation II-onward===
{{typebattle
|type=Bug
|weakto1=Fire
|weakto2=Flying
|weakto3=Rock
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Grass
|resist3=Ground
|weaken1=Dark
|weaken2=Grass
|weaken3=Psychic
|resisted1=Fighting
|resisted2=Fire
|resisted3=Flying
|resisted4=Ghost
|resisted5=Poison
|resisted6=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==
Bug {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are usually amongst the first Pokémon types a Trainer can find in the wild. They generally [[evolution|evolve]] at very early levels compared to most other Pokémon. The type varies from strong to weak. Depending on the Bug Pokémon, they can prove to be a nuisance with stat altering moves or hit hard with attacks such as {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Signal Beam}} and {{m|Bug Buzz}}. Players who favor legendary Pokémon will not find much of the Bug Type, because there is only {{p|Genesect|one}} legendary Pokémon of that type.

===Offense===
Offensively, they are somewhat flawed. They '''do''' come in handy against {{t|Psychic}} and {{type2|Dark}}s, which are two types common in most teams, but their strength against the very common {{type2|Grass}}, is reduced by the common Grass/Poison typing. The [[Generation I]] games weren't very kind to this type, having only three very weak damage-dealing moves, but many Pokémon of this type have improved over time. This improvement is lessened by the fact that too many types (six, falling one short of Grass) resist Bug-type moves for them to be a main form of dealing damage. The fact that they are resisted by Poison, a popular defensive type,causes further problems (though many Poison types also have a subtype that is weak to Bug, which is usually Grass). Furthermore, their advantage over Psychic-types is reduced due to the relatively common typing of Bug/Poison types, Psychic-types with Bug-resistant types (which are fairly common), and the high speed, special attack and wide movepools that Psychic-types can boast about.

Despite these offensive flaws, the Bug-type pairs very effectively with {{t|Water}} and {{t|Ice}} because, as of [[Generation V]], {{p|Poliwrath|there}} {{p|Jellicent|are}} {{p|Empoleon|only}} {{p|Tentacool|8}} {{p|Tentacruel|Pokémon}} {{p|Qwilfish|out}} {{p|Frillish|of}} {{p|Keldeo|649}} that resist this combination of moves.

===Defense===
Defensively, Bug-types are still flawed, because of their low {{stat|Defense}} and the fact that there are many that are part {{t|Flying}}, multiplying their weakness to {{t|Rock}}. In this way their resistance to {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Fighting}}, two extremely powerful types, are of little use, as it is common for both types to master Rock moves.
Dual-type Bug/Flying and Bug/{{t|Poison}} Pokémon have an outstanding double resistance to {{t|Fighting}}, which can make up for their low {{stat|Defense}}. They also have a double resistance to common {{t|Grass}} moves, meaning they would take very little damage from such notorious moves as {{m|Giga Drain}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, or {{m|Petal Dance}}.
The Bug/Steel Pokémon are also interesting as they only have {{t|Fire|one}} weakness and ten resistances.

Notably, many Bug-type families evolve dependent on unique methods, such as an {{p|Nincada|extra slot in the party}}, {{p|Yanma|current moveset}}, {{p|Burmy|gender}}, {{p|Wurmple|personality values}}, {{p|Swadloon|happiness}}, being traded with an {{p|Scyther|item}} or even with {{p|Karrablast|a specific}} {{p|Shelmet|Pokémon}}.

When used in [[contest]]s, Bug-type moves do not favor one [[contest category]].

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are {{tt|63|65 if all three Wormadam forms are counted}} Bug-type Pokémon or {{tt|9.71 %|10.01 % if all three Wormadam forms are counted}} of all Pokémon, making it the sixth most common elemental type.

===Pure Bug-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|010
|{{MSP|010|Caterpie}}
|{{p|Caterpie}}
|-
|011
|{{MSP|011|Metapod}}
|{{p|Metapod}}
|-
|127
|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}
|{{p|Pinsir}}
|-
|204
|{{MSP|204|Pineco}}
|{{p|Pineco}}
|-
|265
|{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}
|{{p|Wurmple}}
|-
|266
|{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}
|{{p|Silcoon}}
|-
|268
|{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}
|{{p|Cascoon}}
|-
|313
|{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}
|{{p|Volbeat}}
|-
|314
|{{MSP|314|Illumise}}
|{{p|Illumise}}
|-
|401
|{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}
|{{p|Kricketot}}
|-
|402
|{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}
|{{p|Kricketune}}
|-
|412
|{{MSP|412|Burmy}}
|{{p|Burmy}}
|-
|588
|{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}
|{{p|Karrablast}}
|-
|616
|{{MSP|616|Shelmet}}
|{{p|Shelmet}}
|-
|617
|{{MSP|617|Accelgor}}
|{{p|Accelgor}}
|}
|}

===Half Bug-type Pokémon===
''Primary Bug-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|012
|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}
|{{p|Butterfree}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|013
|{{MSP|013|Weedle}}
|{{p|Weedle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|014
|{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}
|{{p|Kakuna}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|015
|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}
|{{p|Beedrill}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|046
|{{MSP|046|Paras}}
|{{p|Paras}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|047
|{{MSP|047|Parasect}}
|{{p|Parasect}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|048
|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}
|{{p|Venonat}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|049
|{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}
|{{p|Venomoth}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|123
|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}
|{{p|Scyther}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|165
|{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}
|{{p|Ledyba}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|166
|{{MSP|166|Ledian}}
|{{p|Ledian}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|167
|{{MSP|167|Spinarak}}
|{{p|Spinarak}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|168
|{{MSP|168|Ariados}}
|{{p|Ariados}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|193
|{{MSP|193|Yanma}}
|{{p|Yanma}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|205
|{{MSP|205|Forretress}}
|{{p|Forretress}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|212
|{{MSP|212|Scizor}}
|{{p|Scizor}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|213
|{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}
|{{p|Shuckle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|214
|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}
|{{p|Heracross}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|267
|{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}
|{{p|Beautifly}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|269
|{{MSP|269|Dustox}}
|{{p|Dustox}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|283
|{{MSP|283|Surskit}}
|{{p|Surskit}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|284
|{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}
|{{p|Masquerain}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|290
|{{MSP|290|Nincada}}
|{{p|Nincada}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|291
|{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}
|{{p|Ninjask}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|292
|{{MSP|292|Shedinja}}
|{{p|Shedinja}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|rowspan="3" | 413
|{{MSP|413|Wormadam}}
|rowspan="3" |{{p|Wormadam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|{{MSP|413G|Wormadam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|{{MSP|413S|Wormadam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|414
|{{MSP|414|Mothim}}
|{{p|Mothim}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|415
|{{MSP|415|Combee}}
|{{p|Combee}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|416
|{{MSP|416|Vespiquen}}
|{{p|Vespiquen}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|469
|{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}
|{{p|Yanmega}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|540
|{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}
|{{p|Sewaddle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|541
|{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}
|{{p|Swadloon}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|542
|{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}
|{{p|Leavanny}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|543
|{{MSP|543|Venipede}}
|{{p|Venipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|544
|{{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}
|{{p|Whirlipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|545
|{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}
|{{p|Scolipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|557
|{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}
|{{p|Dwebble}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|558
|{{MSP|558|Crustle}}
|{{p|Crustle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|589
|{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}
|{{p|Escavalier}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|595
|{{MSP|595|Joltik}}
|{{p|Joltik}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|596
|{{MSP|596|Galvantula}}
|{{p|Galvantula}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|632
|{{MSP|632|Durant}}
|{{p|Durant}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|636
|{{MSP|636|Larvesta}}
|{{p|Larvesta}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|637
|{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}
|{{p|Volcarona}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|649
|{{MSP|649|Genesect}}
|{{p|Genesect}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Bug-type Pokémon''

{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|347
|{{MSP|347|Anorith}}
|{{p|Anorith}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
|348
|{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}
|{{p|Armaldo}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
|451
|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}
|{{p|Skorupi}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|}
|}

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===

{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{bug color light}}"
! width="75pt" | Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Attack Order}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | It has a high critical-hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bug Bite}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | If the target has a [[berry]], the user takes it and uses it.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bug Buzz}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fury Cutter}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 20{{tt|*|10 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Each consecutive round it hits, the damage is doubled.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Leech Life}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Restores the user's HP by half the damage dealt.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Megahorn}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Pin Missile}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 14
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Signal Beam}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Confusion|confusing}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Silver Wind}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of raising all of the user's [[stats]].
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Steamroller}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of making the target {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
|-
| class"l" | {{m|Struggle Bug}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | All foes
| class="l" | Lowers the target's {{stat|Special Attack}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Twineedle}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Hits twice. Has a 20% chance of {{status|Poison|poisoning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|U-turn}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | User switches out after dealing damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|X-Scissor}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" |
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{bug color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Defend Order}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises the user's {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} one level each.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Heal Order}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Restores user's HP by half of its maximum HP.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Quiver Dance}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises the user's {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}, and {{stat|Speed}} one level each.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rage Powder}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Makes all opponents take aim only at the user.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spider Web}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Target cannot flee or be switched out.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|String Shot}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Lowers target's {{stat|Speed}} one level.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Tail Glow}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises user's {{stat|Special Attack}} three levels{{tt|*|two levels prior to Generation V}}.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Even though {{t|Flying}} is a common secondary type among Bug-type Pokémon, the only Bug-type Pokémon that can learn the move {{m|Fly}} {{p|Volcarona|are}} {{p|Genesect|not}} Flying types.
* Until Platinum, several Bug-type Pokémon, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Wormadam}}, and {{p|Combee}}, were unable to learn any Bug-type moves. Each of them is now able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}} by level, and Wormadam can learn {{m|Signal Beam}} by [[move tutor]].
* Almost all Bug-type Pokémon evolve very early. Reasons for that could be to give the player the opportunity of having a strong evolved Pokémon in the beginning in order to earn the Gym [[Badge]] more easily, and that insects in fact can increase their population in short periods of time. Ironically though, {{p|Volcarona}} evolves at level 59, the second highest level needed to evolve, only surpassed by {{p|Hydreigon}}. But another method may be due to the fact, that most fully evolved bug type Pokémon's stats are extremely low, being only somewhat higher than most basic, or baby stage Pokémon.
** Despite this, all but one of the very first Gyms are strong against Bug-types, as they specialize in {{t|Rock}} and {{type2|Flying}}s, and even the one that isn't has a chance to specialize in {{type2|Fire}}s.
* Until Generation IV, the only Bug moves with a power above 25 were Megahorn, Signal Beam, and Silver Wind, which made them extremely hard to use offensively.
* As of Generation II, the Bug type (along with the {{t|Fighting}} type) are one of only two pairs of different types to share the same interaction against each other (Bug resists Fighting and vice versa). The other pair is {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Ghost}} (Normal is immune to Ghost and vice versa).
** In Generation I, the Bug type and the {{t|Poison}} type also shared the same interaction: they were super-effective against each other. As of Generation II, Poison-type Pokémon now resist Bug-type moves, and Poison-type moves are neutral on Bug-types.
* The Poison type's now neutral matchup against Bug is likely based on insects adapting to Poison in real life.
* The Flying type is one of the two types most commonly paired with with the Bug type (along with Poison). However there are a number of Bug-types, despite being able to fly, that are not Flying-types, nor have the ability {{a|Levitate}}. These include {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}} and {{p|Volcarona}}.
* With the exception of {{p|Whirlipede}}, all mid-evolution Bug Pokémon are based on cocoons.
* {{m|String Shot}} is the only Bug-type status move that can miss.
* Generation V introduced the most Bug-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 18.
** Additionally, Generation V is the only Generation to introduce a Bug-type legendary Pokémon: {{p|Genesect}}.
** Generation V is the only Generation not to introduce a dual Bug/{{t|Flying}} Pokémon.
* All Gym Leaders and Elite Four members that specialize in Bug-type Pokémon are male.
** This could be a reference to the stereotype that girls are afraid of bugs, a stereotype that {{an|Misty}} lives up to in the anime when she first encounters Ash's {{AP|Caterpie}}.
* Statistically, Bug-type Pokémon are the weakest, as most fully evolved Bug-type Pokémon have stats that aren't even close to 400. However, Generation IV and V introduced several Bug-type Pokémon with base stat totals over 500, including one at 600 (Genesect).

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color light}}
|ja='''むし''' (虫) ''Mushi''
|zh_cmn='''蟲''' / '''虫''' ''Chóng''
|da='''Insekt''' '''Kryb'''
|nl='''Insect'''
|fi='''Ötökkä''' ''Bug'' '''Hyönteinen''' ''Insect''
|fr_ca='''Insecte'''
|fr_eu='''Insecte'''
|de='''Käfer'''
|el='''Εντόμου''' ''Entomou''
|he='''חרק''' ''Harak''
|id='''Serangga'''
|it='''Coleottero'''
|ko='''벌레''' ''Beolle''
|no='''Insekt'''
|pl='''Owad''' '''Robaczy''' '''Chrząszcz''' '''Insekt'''
|pt_br='''Inseto''' ''Insect''
|pt_eu='''Insecto''' ''Insect''
|ru='''Жучий''' ''Zhuchii'' (Beetle) '''Насекомое''' ''Nasekomoye'' (Insect)
|es_la='''Bicho'''
|es_eu='''Bicho'''
|sv='''Insekt''' (Insect) '''Kryp''' (Bug)
}}

[[de:Käfer (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Bicho]]
[[fr:Insecte (type)]]
[[ja:むし]]
[[pl:Typ robaczy]]
[[pt:Tipo Bug]]

Flying (type)

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SakasFixe: /* In other languages */

{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Flying type''' (Japanese: '''ひこうタイプ''' ''Flying type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Flying type Pokémon are the [[Gym Leader]]s [[Falkner]] of [[Violet City]], [[Winona]] of [[Fortree City]], and [[Skyla]] of [[Mistralton City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Flying-type moves were physical.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=flying|
HP=67 |
Attack=73 |
Defense=66 |
SpAtk=69 |
SpDef=74 |
Speed=83 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=flying|
HP=80.07 |
Attack=84.61 |
Defense=75.76 |
SpAtk=83.12 |
SpDef=81.27 |
Speed=88.71 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Flying
|weakto1=Electric
|weakto2=Ice
|weakto3=Rock
|resist1=Bug
|resist2=Fighting
|resist3=Grass
|weaken1=Bug
|weaken2=Fighting
|weaken3=Grass
|resisted1=Electric
|resisted2=Rock
|resisted3=Steel
|unaffected1=Ground
}}

==Characteristics==
===Defense===
Defensively, the Flying type is useful for its immunity to the common {{type2|Ground}} move {{m|Earthquake}} and its resistance to {{t|Fighting}}. However, the Flying type's weaknesses aren't uncommon and can often offset the benefits of immunity to Ground, especially due to many dual-type {{2t|Rock|Ground}} Pokémon. However, most Flying-types have access to {{m|Roost}}, allowing them to restore their health. Flying-types usually have below average defense stats, making them vulnerable to most physical attacks, super effective or not.

===Offense===
Offensively, Flying-type moves are usually only useful when benefited by [[same-type attack bonus]] and for their strength against {{type2|Fighting}}. The types Flying is {{DL|Damage modification|super effective}} against aren't common. In their favor though, most fully evolved Flying-types have above-average {{Stat|Attack}} and {{Stat|Speed}} [[stats]]. However, having below average {{Stat|Special Attack}} makes such moves as {{m|Air Cutter}} and {{m|Air Slash}} almost useless, unless used by Flying-type outliers with high Special Attack such as Togekiss or Yanmega. Flying-type attacks are useful for being able to hit any opponent in a [[triple battle]].

Flying-type Pokémon that use the move {{m|Roost}} will temporarily lose their Flying-type. If a pure-Flying-type Pokémon uses Roost, then it will become a {{type2|???}} in [[Generation IV]] and a {{type2|Normal}} in [[Generation V]].

When used in {{pkmn|Contest}}s, Flying-type moves typically become [[Cool Contest|Cool]] moves, but can also be of the other four Contest types, excluding [[Tough Contest|Tough]].

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 84 Flying-type Pokémon or 12.94% of all Pokémon, making it the third most common elemental type.

===Pure Flying-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{flying color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{flying color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{flying color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{flying color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|641
|{{MSP|641|Tornadus}}
|{{p|Tornadus}}
|}
|}

===Half Flying-type Pokémon===
''Primary Flying-type Pokémon''

None.

''Secondary Flying-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{flying color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{flying color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{flying color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{flying color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|006
|{{MSP|006|Charizard}}
|{{p|Charizard}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|012
|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}
|{{p|Butterfree}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|016
|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}
|{{p|Pidgey}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|017
|{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}
|{{p|Pidgeotto}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|018
|{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}
|{{p|Pidgeot}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|021
|{{MSP|021|Spearow}}
|{{p|Spearow}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|022
|{{MSP|022|Fearow}}
|{{p|Fearow}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|041
|{{MSP|041|Zubat}}
|{{p|Zubat}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|042
|{{MSP|042|Golbat}}
|{{p|Golbat}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|083
|{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}
|{{p|Farfetch'd}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|084
|{{MSP|084|Doduo}}
|{{p|Doduo}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|085
|{{MSP|085|Dodrio}}
|{{p|Dodrio}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|123
|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}
|{{p|Scyther}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|130
|{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}
|{{p|Gyarados}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|142
|{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}
|{{p|Aerodactyl}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|144
|{{MSP|144|Articuno}}
|{{p|Articuno}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|145
|{{MSP|145|Zapdos}}
|{{p|Zapdos}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|146
|{{MSP|146|Moltres}}
|{{p|Moltres}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|149
|{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}
|{{p|Dragonite}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|163
|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}
|{{p|Hoothoot}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|164
|{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}
|{{p|Noctowl}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|165
|{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}
|{{p|Ledyba}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|166
|{{MSP|166|Ledian}}
|{{p|Ledian}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|169
|{{MSP|169|Crobat}}
|{{p|Crobat}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|176
|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}
|{{p|Togetic}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|177
|{{MSP|177|Natu}}
|{{p|Natu}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|178
|{{MSP|178|Xatu}}
|{{p|Xatu}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|187
|{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}
|{{p|Hoppip}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|188
|{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}
|{{p|Skiploom}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|189
|{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}
|{{p|Jumpluff}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|193
|{{MSP|193|Yanma}}
|{{p|Yanma}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|198
|{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}
|{{p|Murkrow}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|207
|{{MSP|207|Gligar}}
|{{p|Gligar}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|225
|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}
|{{p|Delibird}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|226
|{{MSP|226|Mantine}}
|{{p|Mantine}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|227
|{{MSP|227|Skarmory}}
|{{p|Skarmory}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|249
|{{MSP|249|Lugia}}
|{{p|Lugia}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|250
|{{MSP|250|Ho-Oh}}
|{{p|Ho-Oh}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|267
|{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}
|{{p|Beautifly}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|276
|{{MSP|276|Taillow}}
|{{p|Taillow}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|277
|{{MSP|277|Swellow}}
|{{p|Swellow}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|278
|{{MSP|278|Wingull}}
|{{p|Wingull}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|279
|{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}
|{{p|Pelipper}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|284
|{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}
|{{p|Masquerain}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|291
|{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}
|{{p|Ninjask}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|333
|{{MSP|333|Swablu}}
|{{p|Swablu}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|334
|{{MSP|334|Altaria}}
|{{p|Altaria}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|357
|{{MSP|357|Tropius}}
|{{p|Tropius}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|373
|{{MSP|373|Salamence}}
|{{p|Salamence}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|384
|{{MSP|384|Rayquaza}}
|{{p|Rayquaza}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|396
|{{MSP|396|Starly}}
|{{p|Starly}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|397
|{{MSP|397|Staravia}}
|{{p|Staravia}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|398
|{{MSP|398|Staraptor}}
|{{p|Staraptor}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|414
|{{MSP|414|Mothim}}
|{{p|Mothim}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|415
|{{MSP|415|Combee}}
|{{p|Combee}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|416
|{{MSP|416|Vespiquen}}
|{{p|Vespiquen}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|425
|{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}
|{{p|Drifloon}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|426
|{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}
|{{p|Drifblim}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|430
|{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}
|{{p|Honchkrow}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|441
|{{MSP|441|Chatot}}
|{{p|Chatot}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|458
|{{MSP|458|Mantyke}}
|{{p|Mantyke}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|468
|{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}
|{{p|Togekiss}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|469
|{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}
|{{p|Yanmega}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|472
|{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}
|{{p|Gliscor}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|479
|{{MSP|479F|Rotom}}
|{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Fan Rotom in Generation V only}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|492
| align=center | {{MSP|492S|Shaymin}}
|{{p|Shaymin}}{{tt|*|Sky Forme only}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|519
|{{MSP|519|Pidove}}
|{{p|Pidove}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|520
|{{MSP|520|Tranquill}}
|{{p|Tranquill}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|521
|{{MSP|521{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0||F}}|Unfezant}}
|{{p|Unfezant}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|527
|{{MSP|527|Woobat}}
|{{p|Woobat}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|528
|{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}
|{{p|Swoobat}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|561
|{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}
|{{p|Sigilyph}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|566
|{{MSP|566|Archen}}
|{{p|Archen}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|567
|{{MSP|567|Archeops}}
|{{p|Archeops}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|580
|{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}
|{{p|Ducklett}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|581
|{{MSP|581|Swanna}}
|{{p|Swanna}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|587
|{{MSP|587|Emolga}}
|{{p|Emolga}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|627
|{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}
|{{p|Rufflet}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|628
|{{MSP|628|Braviary}}
|{{p|Braviary}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|629
|{{MSP|629|Vullaby}}
|{{p|Vullaby}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|630
|{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}
|{{p|Mandibuzz}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|642
|{{MSP|642|Thundurus}}
|{{p|Thundurus}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|645
|{{MSP|645|Landorus}}
|{{p|Landorus}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{flying color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{flying color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{flying color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{flying color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! width="70pt" | Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Acrobatics}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 55
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Can hit any target on the field. If the user has no held item, the attack power is doubled.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Aerial Ace}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Never misses.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Aeroblast}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Air Cutter}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 55
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Air Slash}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to {{status|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bounce}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 85
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | User jumps the first turn, then strikes the next turn. Has a 30% chance of {{status|paralysis|paralysing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Brave Bird}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | User takes 1/3 recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Chatter}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | May confuse foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Drill Peck}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | No added effect.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fly}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | In battle: User flies up the first turn, then strikes the next turn. Out of battle: Can be used to fly to visited cities.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Gust}}{{tt|*|Normal-type move in Generation I}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Deals double damage to a target using Fly or Bounce.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hurricane}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 70%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|confusion|confusing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Peck}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | No added effect.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Pluck}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | If the target has a [[Berry]], the user takes it and uses it.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sky Attack}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 140
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | User charges first turn, then strikes second turn. Has a 30% chance of making the target {{status|flinch}}. Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sky Drop}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | First turn, the user takes a target into the air. Second turn, the target takes damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wing Attack}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | No added effect.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{flying color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{flying color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{flying color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{flying color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! width="70pt" | Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Defog}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | In battle: Lowers target's evasion 1 level. Out of battle: Clears thick [[Weather conditions#Fog|fog]].
|-
| class="l" | {{m|FeatherDance}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Lowers target's {{Stat|Attack}} 2 levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mirror Move}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | —
| class="l" | User copies the last move that targeted this Pokémon.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Roost}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | User regains half of its max HP, then loses the Flying type until its next turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Tailwind}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | User and Ally
| class="l" | Doubles {{stat|Speed}} of the user's side for {{tt|4|3 prior to Generation V}} turns.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Prior to Generation V, this type was the only one of the seventeen that was never seen as an authentic pure type; {{p|Tornadus}} is the first pure Flying-type.
* The Flying-type has been paired with every other type, except the {{type2|Fighting}}. This ties it with the {{type2|Water}} for the most types it is paired with.
* Although Normal is not typically paired up with other types, it is the most common type paired with Flying.
* Every dual-typed Flying Pokémon has Flying as its secondary type.
* Each generation has introduced at least one part-Flying legendary Pokémon.
* There has been a Flying-type Pokémon introduced in every generation whose name begins with the letters M and S.
* For each possible [[Elemental type|type]] combination with a double weakness to Flying, there is at least one Pokémon with that type combination. Bug/Grass consist of {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}}, which are in the same evolutionary line, {{p|Wormadam}} Plant Cloak, and {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Swadloon}}, and {{p|Leavanny}} which are also in the same evolutionary line, while Grass/Fighting and Bug/Fighting consist of {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Breloom}}, and {{p|Virizion}}
* All damage-dealing Flying-type moves except {{m|Air Cutter}} can hit non-adjacent Pokémon in [[triple battle]]s.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color light}}
|ja='''ひこう''' (飛行) ''Hikou''
|zh_cmn='''飛行''' / '''飞行''' ''Fēixíng''
|nl='''Vliegend'''
|fi='''Lento'''
|fr_ca='''Vol'''
|fr_eu='''Vol'''
|de='''Flug'''
|el='''Ιπτάμενος''' ''Iptamenos''
|he='''מעופף''' ''Meofef''
|it='''Volante'''
|ko='''비행''' ''Bihaeng''
|no='''Flyve'''
|pl='''Latający'''
|pt_br='''Voador'''
|pt_eu='''Voador'''
|ru='''Летающий''' ''Letayuschii''
|es_la='''Volador'''
|es_eu='''Volador'''
}}

[[de:Flug (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Volador]]
[[fr:Vol (type)]]
[[it:Volante (tipo)]]
[[ja:ひこう]]
[[pt:Tipo Flying]]

Electric (type)

2011-07-01T18:16:25Z

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{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Electric type''' (Japanese: '''でんきタイプ''' ''Electric type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Electric-type Pokémon are [[Lt. Surge]] of [[Vermilion City]], [[Wattson]] of [[Mauville City]], [[Volkner]] of [[Sunyshore City]], and [[Elesa]] of [[Nimbasa City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Electric-type moves were special.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=electric|
HP=61 |
Attack=58 |
Defense=55 |
SpAtk=84 |
SpDef=68 |
Speed=85 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=electric|
HP=67.75 |
Attack=70.55 |
Defense=78.55 |
SpAtk=87.80 |
SpDef=89.35 |
Speed=92.15 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Electric
|weakto1=Ground
|resist1=Electric
|resist2=Flying
|resist3=Steel
|weaken1=Flying
|weaken2=Water
|resisted1=Dragon
|resisted2=Electric
|resisted3=Grass
|noeffect1=Ground
}}

==Characteristics==
===Offense===
Electric-type Pokémon often have high {{stat|Speed}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} stats making many of them good Special sweepers. Electric-type's ability to hit the very common {{type|Water}} and {{type|Flying}} types Super Effectively is important for many offensive Pokémon. Despite a lack of reliable powerful moves, {{m|Thunderbolt}} is one of the most commonly used moves due to its mix of power, accuracy and type coverage. {{m|Thunder}} also sees common usage on {{m|Rain Dance}} based teams due to its perfect accuracy in rain. Additionally, {{m|Thunder Wave}}, being one of the most reliable forms of inducing Paralysis, is commonly seen on a wide variety of defensive Pokémon.

===Defense===
On average, Electric types have average {{stat|Defense}} and above average {{stat|Special Defense}}. As a single type, Electric is one of only two types to have only one weakness, the other being {{type|Normal}}. The downside to this is that, Ground attacks are very common types offensively. While they also have a small number of resistances, many dual typed Electrics have secondary types giving them a large total number of resistances, such as {{p|Magnezone}} who, along with its pre-evolved forms, has the most resistances of all Pokémon. Also {{p|Eelektross}} and its family, pure Electric-type Pokémon, have the ability {{a|Levitate}} effectively giving them no weaknesses.

In Contests, Electric-type moves are usually [[Cool Contest|Cool]]; no Electric-type move is considered [[Tough Contest|Tough]].

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 39 Electric-type Pokémon or 6.01% of all Pokémon, making it tied with the {{t|Dark}} type as the twelfth most common elemental type.

===Pure Electric-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|025
|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}
|{{p|Pikachu}}
|-
|026`
|{{MSP|026|Raichu}}
|{{p|Raichu}}
|-
|100
|{{MSP|100|Voltorb}}
|{{p|Voltorb}}
|-
|101
|{{MSP|101|Electrode}}
|{{p|Electrode}}
|-
|125
|{{MSP|125|Electabuzz}}
|{{p|Electabuzz}}
|-
|135
|{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}
|{{p|Jolteon}}
|-
|172
|{{MSP|172|Pichu}}
|{{p|Pichu}}
|-
|179
|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}
|{{p|Mareep}}
|-
|180
|{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}
|{{p|Flaaffy}}
|-
|181
|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}
|{{p|Ampharos}}
|-
|239
|{{MSP|239|Elekid}}
|{{p|Elekid}}
|-
|243
|{{MSP|243|Raikou}}
|{{p|Raikou}}
|-
|309
|{{MSP|309|Electrike}}
|{{p|Electrike}}
|-
|310
|{{MSP|310|Manectric}}
|{{p|Manectric}}
|-
|311
|{{MSP|311|Plusle}}
|{{p|Plusle}}
|-
|312
|{{MSP|312|Minun}}
|{{p|Minun}}
|-
|403
|{{MSP|403|Shinx}}
|{{p|Shinx}}
|-
|404
|{{MSP|404|Luxio}}
|{{p|Luxio}}
|-
|405
|{{MSP|405|Luxray}}
|{{p|Luxray}}
|-
|417
|{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}
|{{p|Pachirisu}}
|-
|466
|{{MSP|466|Electivire}}
|{{p|Electivire}}
|-
|522
|{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}
|{{p|Blitzle}}
|-
|523
|{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}
|{{p|Zebstrika}}
|-
|602
|{{MSP|602|Tynamo}}
|{{p|Tynamo}}
|-
|603
|{{MSP|603|Eelektrik}}
|{{p|Eelektrik}}
|-
|604
|{{MSP|604|Eelektross}}
|{{p|Eelektross}}
|}
|}

===Half Electric-type Pokémon===
''Primary Electric-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|081
|{{MSP|081|Magnemite}}
|{{p|Magnemite}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|082
|{{MSP|082|Magneton}}
|{{p|Magneton}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|145
|{{MSP|145|Zapdos}}
|{{p|Zapdos}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|462
|{{MSP|462|Magnezone}}
|{{p|Magnezone}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
| rowspan="6" |479
|{{MSP|479|Rotom}}
| rowspan="6" |{{p|Rotom}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|{{MSP|479O|Rotom}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|{{MSP|479W|Rotom}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|{{MSP|479R|Rotom}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|{{MSP|479F|Rotom}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|{{MSP|479L|Rotom}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|587
|{{MSP|587|Emolga}}
|{{p|Emolga}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|642
|{{MSP|642|Thundurus}}
|{{p|Thundurus}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Electric-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|170
|{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}
|{{p|Chinchou}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|171
|{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}
|{{p|Lanturn}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|595
|{{MSP|595|Joltik}}
|{{p|Joltik}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|596
|{{MSP|596|Galvantula}}
|{{p|Galvantula}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|618
|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}
|{{p|Stunfisk}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|644
|{{MSP|644|Zekrom}}
|{{p|Zekrom}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bolt Strike}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 130
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Charge Beam}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 70% chance of raising the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} one stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Discharge}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | Everyone else
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of causing {{status|paralysis}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Electro Ball}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Deals more damage the faster the user is compared to the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Electroweb}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 55
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | All foes
| class="l" | Lowers the target's Speed.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fusion Bolt}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | If attacked by {{m|Fusion Flare}} this move power increases until the end of turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shock Wave}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Never misses.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spark}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Thunder}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 70%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Thunder Fang}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent and cause {{status|flinch}}ing.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Thunderbolt}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 95
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|ThunderPunch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|ThunderShock}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Volt Switch}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | User switches out after dealing damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Volt Tackle}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | User takes 33% recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wild Charge}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | User takes 25% recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Zap Cannon}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 50%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | {{status|Paralysis|Paralyzes}} the opponent.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Charge}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user's {{stat|Special Defense}} stat.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Magnet Rise}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | The user becomes immune to {{type2|Ground}} attacks for five turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Thunder Wave}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | {{status|Paralysis|Paralyzes}} the opponent.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Every generation has introduced at least one Electric-type Pokémon whose name begins with the letter E.
* In [[Generation III]], all Electric moves were [[Cool Contest|Cool]] moves except for {{m|Charge}}.
* Generation V introduced the largest number of Electric-type Pokémon, a total of 11. Generation I introduced 9, Generation II introduced 8, Generation IV introduced 7 and Generation III introduced the fewest, only 4.
* The only type combination that is doubly weak to Electric-type attacks, {{2t|Water|Flying}}, has had at least one Pokémon introduced every generation: {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Mantyke}}, {{p|Ducklett}}, and {{p|Swanna}}.
* The three Pokémon that have had their types changed between [[generation]]s ({{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Magneton}}, and {{p|Rotom}}'s [[Form differences#Rotom|alternate forms]]) are all part Electric-type.
* There is an Electric-type Gym Leader in every region except for [[Johto]], which lacks an Electric-specialist Gym due to [[Kanto]] also being accessible in games featuring Johto.
* Generation III is the only generation in which all new Electric types are single-type Pokémon.
** However, in Generation I, all {{p|Zapdos|non-legendary}} Electric-type Pokémon had pure Electric typing, as {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} did not adopt a {{t|Steel|secondary type}} until Generation II.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja='''でんき''' (電気) ''Denki''
|zh_cmn='''電''' / '''电''' ''Diàn'' '''電氣''' / '''电气''' ''Diànqì''
|nl='''Elektrisch'''
|fi='''Sähkö'''
|fr_ca='''Electrik'''
|fr_eu='''Electrik'''
|de='''Elektro'''
|no='''Elektrisk'''
|el='''Ηλεκτρισμού''' ''Ilektrismou''
|he='''חשמל''' ''Hashmal''
|id='''Listrik'''
|it='''Elettro'''
|ko= '''전기''' ''Jeon'gi''
|pl='''Elektryczny'''
|pt_br='''Elétrico'''
|pt_eu='''Eléctrico'''
|ru='''Электрический''' ''Elektricheskii''
|es_la='''Eléctrico'''
|es_eu='''Eléctrico'''
}}

[[de:Elektro (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Eléctrico]]
[[fr:Électrique (type)]]
[[it:Elettro (tipo)]]
[[ja:でんき]]
[[pl:Pokémony elektryczne]]
[[pt:Tipo Elétrico]]

Ghost (type)

2011-07-01T18:15:37Z

SakasFixe: /* In other languages */

{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Ghost type''' (Japanese: '''ゴーストタイプ''' ''Ghost type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Pokémon Trainers that specialize in Ghost-type Pokémon are [[Agatha]] of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], [[Morty]] of [[Ecruteak City]], [[Phoebe]] of the [[Hoenn]] Elite Four, [[Fantina]] of [[Hearthome City]], and [[Shauntal]] of the [[Unova]] Elite Four. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Ghost-type moves were physical.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=ghost|
HP=41 |
Attack=68 |
Defense=64 |
SpAtk=76 |
SpDef=66 |
Speed=62 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=ghost|
HP=67.65 |
Attack=79.53 |
Defense=87.88 |
SpAtk=92.94 |
SpDef=90.41 |
Speed=78.88 }}


==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
|type=Ghost
|weakto1=Ghost
|resist1=Bug
|resist2=Poison
|weaken1=Ghost
|unaffected1=Fighting
|unaffected2=Normal
|noeffect1=Normal
|noeffect2=Psychic
}}

===Generation II-onward===
{{typebattle
|type=Ghost
|weakto1=Dark
|weakto2=Ghost
|resist1=Bug
|resist2=Poison
|weaken1=Ghost
|weaken2=Psychic
|resisted1=Dark
|resisted2=Steel
|unaffected1=Fighting
|unaffected2=Normal
|noeffect1=Normal
}}

==Characteristics==
The Ghost type is the smallest [[elemental type]] in the game, with few additions in each new Pokémon game. They are also unique in the fact that they have a type-specific attack: {{m|Curse}}, which, other than being the only {{type2|???}} move before the type was removed in [[Generation V]], works differently for Ghost-type Pokémon than it does for other Pokémon.

===Offense===
Ghost-type Pokémon are used mainly to inflict status effects, like {{status|confusion}} or {{status|paralysis}}. Most Ghost-type moves cause some sort of effect or a [[status ailment]]. They are a good type to use in Pokémon battling, because of their possession of all-around good attacks, such as {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Also, there is no Pokémon that resists a combination of {{t|Fighting}}- and Ghost-type moves, as the only combination capable of this (Normal/Ghost) has never been used.

===Defense===
The weaknesses of the Ghost type are covered by the resistances of the {{t|Dark}}-type, and vice-versa, so their combination, seen in the Pokémon {{p|Sableye}} and {{p|Spiritomb}}, has no weaknesses. However, this does not make for a perfect Pokémon. There is always the possibility for the immunities of the Ghost- and Dark-types to be removed via certain moves, such as {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, and {{m|Miracle Eye}}, creating a weakness, or neutrality in the case of the latter. The lack of weaknesses is also offset by the lack of any resistances beyond resisting Poison (an uncommon type offensively) and the three immunities to Psychic, Fighting and Normal (which can be removed, as mentioned above).

When used in contests, Ghost-type moves typically become [[Smart Contest|Smart]] moves, but some may be [[Cute Contest|Cute]] or [[Tough Contest|Tough]] moves.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 27 Ghost-type Pokémon or 4.16% of all Pokémon, making it the least common of the seventeen elemental types.

===Pure Ghost-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ghost color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|200
|{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}
|{{p|Misdreavus}}
|-
|353
|{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}
|{{p|Shuppet}}
|-
|354
|{{MSP|354|Banette}}
|{{p|Banette}}
|-
|355
|{{MSP|355|Duskull}}
|{{p|Duskull}}
|-
|356
|{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}
|{{p|Dusclops}}
|-
|429
|{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}
|{{p|Mismagius}}
|-
|477
|{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}
|{{p|Dusknoir}}
|-
|562
|{{MSP|562|Yamask}}
|{{p|Yamask}}
|-
|563
|{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}
|{{p|Cofagrigus}}
|}
|}

===Half Ghost-type Pokémon===

''Primary Ghost-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ghost color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|092
|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}
|{{p|Gastly}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|093
|{{MSP|093|Haunter}}
|{{p|Haunter}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|094
|{{MSP|094|Gengar}}
|{{p|Gengar}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|425
|{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}
|{{p|Drifloon}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|426
|{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}
|{{p|Drifblim}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|442
|{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}
|{{p|Spiritomb}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|487
|{{MSP|487|Giratina}}{{tt|*|Altered Forme}}
|{{p|Giratina}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|487
|{{MSP|487O|Giratina}}{{tt|*|Origin Forme}}
|{{p|Giratina}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|607
|{{MSP|607|Litwick}}
|{{p|Litwick}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|608
|{{MSP|608|Lampent}}
|{{p|Lampent}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|609
|{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}
|{{p|Chandelure}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Ghost-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ghost color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|292
|{{MSP|292|Shedinja}}
|{{p|Shedinja}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|302
|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}
|{{p|Sableye}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|478
|{{MSP|478|Froslass}}
|{{p|Froslass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|479
|{{MSP|479|Rotom}}
|{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Only Normal form or prior to Generation V}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|592
|{{MSP|592{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0||F}}|Frillish}}
|{{p|Frillish}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|593
|{{MSP|593{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0||F}}|Jellicent}}
|{{p|Jellicent}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|622
|{{MSP|622|Golett}}
|{{p|Golett}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|623
|{{MSP|623|Golurk}}
|{{p|Golurk}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
===Damage-dealing moves===

{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Astonish}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of making the target {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hex}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Does double damage to opponents with a status ailment.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Lick}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Night Shade}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Inflicts damage matching the user's level.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ominous Wind}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of raising all the user's [[stats]] by one level.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Ball}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Claw}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Force}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The user disappears on the first turn, strikes on the second turn. Hits through {{m|Protect}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Punch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Never Misses.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Sneak}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Always attacks first.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===

{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Confuse Ray}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | {{status|Confusion|Confuses}} the foe.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Curse}}{{tt|*|???-type prior to Generation V}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Used by a Ghost-type: The user will lose half of its maximum {{stat|HP}} and put a curse on the target. 
Used by a non-Ghost: The user's {{stat|Speed}} will drop one stage and its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}} will increase one stage each.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Destiny Bond}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | If the user faints, the foe that landed the knockout hit also faints.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Grudge}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Fully depletes the PP of the foe's move that knocked the user out.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Nightmare}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Reduces {{status|Sleep|sleeping}} foe's health by 1/4 every turn until it awakens.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spite}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Reduces up to 4PP the move last used by the foe.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* There were no pure Ghost-type species in [[Generation I]].
* In Generation I, Ghost-type moves had no effect on Psychic-type Pokémon, though an abundance of evidence suggests that this may have been an error. Multiple sources mention that Ghost-type moves are super effective on Psychic-type Pokémon: official strategy guides published by Nintendo, two episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}} ([[EP023|''The Tower of Terror'']] and [[EP024|''Haunter versus Kadabra'']]), and even the games themselves, where a Trainer in the [[Saffron Gym]] mentions that Psychic-type Pokémon "only fear {{t|Bug}}s and Ghosts" (though the reference to Ghost-type Pokémon was removed in Yellow). From Generation II onwards, Ghost-type moves are indeed super effective on Psychic-type Pokémon.
* There are no Ghost-type moves that have an {{stat|accuracy}} lower than 100%.
* While the Ghost-type has an immunity to Normal-type moves, several damaging moves that display as Normal can affect them, including {{m|Hidden Power}} and {{m|Struggle}}.
* There are no pure Ghost-type Pokémon that evolve into a dual-type Pokémon.
* The only Ghost-type move with more than 80 base power is {{m|Shadow Force}}, exclusive to {{p|Giratina}}.
* All [[Generation V]] fully evolved Ghost-type Pokémon are used by [[Shauntal]] of the [[Unova]] Elite Four.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color light}}
|ja='''ゴースト''' ''Ghost''
|zh_cmn='''幽靈''' / '''幽灵''' ''Yōulíng''
|nl='''Geest''' '''Spook'''
|fi='''Kummitus''' '''Haamu'''
|fr_ca='''Spectre'''
|fr_eu='''Spectre'''
|de='''Geist'''
|el='''Πνευματικού''' ''Pnevmatikou''
|he='''רוח''' ''Roach''
|id='''Hantu'''
|it='''Spettro'''
|ko='''고스트''' ''Ghost''
|no='''Spøkelse'''
|pl='''Duch'''
|pt_eu='''Fantasma'''
|pt_br='''Fantasma'''
|ru='''Призрачный''' ''Prizrachnyi''
|es_la='''Fantasma'''
|es_eu='''Fantasma'''
}}

[[de:Geist (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Fantasma]]
[[fr:Spectre (type)]]
[[it:Spettro (tipo)]]
[[ja:ゴースト (タイプ)]]
[[pt:Tipo Ghost]]

Ice (type)

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{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Ice type''' (Japanese: '''こおりタイプ''' ''Ice type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Ice-type Pokémon are [[Lorelei]] of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], [[Pryce]] of [[Mahogany Town]], [[Glacia]] of the [[Hoenn]] Elite Four, [[Candice]] of [[Snowpoint City]], and [[Brycen]] of [[Icirrus City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Ice-type moves were special.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=ice |
HP=75 |
Attack=67 |
Defense=72 |
SpAtk=74 |
SpDef=79 |
Speed=66 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=ice|
HP=81.79 |
Attack=80.86 |
Defense=85.00 |
SpAtk=86.21 |
SpDef=90.36 |
Speed=77.86 }}


==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
|type=Ice
|weakto1=Fighting
|weakto2=Fire
|weakto3=Rock
|resist1=Ice
|weaken1=Dragon
|weaken2=Flying
|weaken3=Grass
|weaken4=Ground
|resisted1=Ice
|resisted2=Water
}}

===Generation II-onwards===
{{typebattle
|type=Ice
|weakto1=Fighting
|weakto2=Fire
|weakto3=Rock
|weakto4=Steel
|resist1=Ice
|weaken1=Dragon
|weaken2=Flying
|weaken3=Grass
|weaken4=Ground
|resisted1=Fire
|resisted2=Ice
|resisted3=Steel
|resisted4=Water
}}

==Characteristics==
===Defense===

The Ice-type is considered by many to be the worst of all types defensively. It only resists itself, while carrying weaknesses to {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Steel}}, making it weak to moves such as {{m|Stealth Rock}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}} and {{m|Fire Blast}}. Even with a second type, all but two Ice-type Pokémon—{{p|Froslass}} and {{p|Rotom|Frost Rotom}}—have more weaknesses than resistances and immunities.

===Offense===
Offensive-wise, because only {{p|Empoleon|two}} {{p|Heatran|non-Ice-types}} doubly resist Ice, and the fact that double weaknesses to Ice are fairly common (largely due to {{type2|Dragon}}s, whose final forms are often doubly weak), Ice is, along with {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Fire}}, one of the most commonly used attacking types. Ice also pairs well with other common attacking types, notably {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Electric}}. {{type2|Water}} Pokémon can also effectively use Ice attacks, which cover their major weakness of {{t|Grass}}, as well as {{t|Dragon}}, which resists their moves.

Similarly, an Ice-type Pokémon can often use water-type moves, which covers their weakness of {{t|fire}} and {{t|rock}}.

When used in contests, Ice-type moves typically become [[Beauty Contest|Beauty]] moves, while some may be [[Cool Contest|Cool]] moves.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 31 Ice-type Pokémon or 4.78% of all Pokémon, making it the fifteenth most common elemental type, or effectively the third least common type ahead of the {{t|Dragon}} and {{t|Ghost}} types.

===Pure Ice-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ice color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ice color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ice color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|351
|{{MSP|351H|Castform}}
|{{p|Castform}}{{tt|*|In-battle under hail}}
|-
|361
|{{MSP|361|Snorunt}}
|{{p|Snorunt}}
|-
|362
|{{MSP|362|Glalie}}
|{{p|Glalie}}
|-
|378
|{{MSP|378|Regice}}
|{{p|Regice}}
|-
|471
|{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}
|{{p|Glaceon}}
|-
|582
|{{MSP|582|Vanillite}}
|{{p|Vanillite}}
|-
|583
|{{MSP|583|Vanillish}}
|{{p|Vanillish}}
|-
|584
|{{MSP|584|Vanilluxe}}
|{{p|Vanilluxe}}
|-
|613
|{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}
|{{p|Cubchoo}}
|-
|614
|{{MSP|614|Beartic}}
|{{p|Beartic}}
|-
|615
|{{MSP|615|Cryogonal}}
|{{p|Cryogonal}}
|}
|}

===Half Ice-type Pokémon===
''Primary Ice-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ice color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ice color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ice color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|124
|{{MSP|124|Jynx}}
|{{p|Jynx}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|144
|{{MSP|144|Articuno}}
|{{p|Articuno}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|220
|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}
|{{p|Swinub}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|221
|{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}
|{{p|Piloswine}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|225
|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}
|{{p|Delibird}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|238
|{{MSP|238|Smoochum}}
|{{p|Smoochum}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|363
|{{MSP|363|Spheal}}
|{{p|Spheal}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|364
|{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}
|{{p|Sealeo}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|365
|{{MSP|365|Walrein}}
|{{p|Walrein}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|473
|{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}
|{{p|Mamoswine}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|478
|{{MSP|478|Froslass}}
|{{p|Froslass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Ice-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ice color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ice color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ice color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|087
|{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}
|{{p|Dewgong}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|091
|{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}
|{{p|Cloyster}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|131
|{{MSP|131|Lapras}}
|{{p|Lapras}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|215
|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}
|{{p|Sneasel}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|459
|{{MSP|459|Snover}}
|{{p|Snover}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|460
|{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}
|{{p|Abomasnow}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|461
|{{MSP|461|Weavile}}
|{{p|Weavile}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|479
|{{MSP|479R|Rotom}}
|{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Frost Rotom in Generation V only}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|646
|{{MSP|646|Kyurem}}
|{{p|Kyurem}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ice color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ice color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{ice color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Aurora Beam}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering the opponent's {{stat|Attack}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Avalanche}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Deals double damage if user was hurt this turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Blizzard}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 70%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Freeze|freezing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Freeze Shock}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 140
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | User charges first turn, then strikes second turn. Has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Frost Breath}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Always a critical-hit.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Glaciate}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | All foes
| class="l" | Lowers the target's {{stat|Speed}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ice Ball}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Attacks up to 5 turns in a row; power doubles with each successive hit.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ice Beam}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 95
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Freeze|freezing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ice Burn}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 140
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | User charges first turn, then strikes second turn. Has a 30% chance of {{status|burning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ice Fang}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Freeze|freezing}} the opponent and cause {{status|flinch}}ing.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ice Punch}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Freeze|freezing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ice Shard}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Always attacks first.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Icicle Crash}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 85
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to {{status|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Icicle Spear}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 25{{tt|*|10 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Icy Wind}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 55
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Lowers the target's {{stat|Speed}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Powder Snow}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of {{status|Freeze|freezing}} the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sheer Cold}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 30%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Target faints.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{ice color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{ice color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ice color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{ice color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hail}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Causes {{weather|Hail}} to fall for 5 turns{{tt|*|Eight turns if user is holding an Icy Rock}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Haze}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Resets stat changes in all Pokémon.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mist}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | Self
| class="l" | Protects user from stat downgrades (from an opposing Pokémon) for 5 turns.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Although the Ice-type existed since Generation I, pure Ice-type species were not introduced until [[Generation III]].
* In [[Generation III]], all Ice-type moves were [[Beauty Contest|Beauty]] moves.
* Only the Normal-type has a lower number of resistances than the Ice-type, having no resistances (but one immunity). Ice only resists itself.
* All types that are weak to Ice have been combined with it on at least one Pokémon.
* There has been a [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] member who specializes in the Ice-type introduced in each generation. All three of the Ice-type [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Pryce]], [[Candice]], and [[Brycen]], are the seventh Gym Leaders in their respective region.
* [[Generation V]] introduced the most Ice-type Pokémon with seven, not including {{p|Rotom|Frost Rotom}}'s newly changed typing.
** Every Ice-type introduced in Generation V is a pale blue color. It is the only generation in which this happens.
** Generation V also introduced the most pure Ice-types, with six new Pokémon. [[Generation III]] introduced three, [[Generation IV]] introduced one, while Generations I and [[Generation II|II]] introduced the fewest, with zero apiece.
*** The only dual-typed Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V was {{p|Kyurem|a legendary Pokémon}}.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{ice color}}|bordercolor={{ice color light}}
|ja='''こおり''' (氷) ''Kōri''
|zh_cmn='''冰''' ''Bīng''
|nl='''IJs'''
|fi='''Jää'''
|fr_ca='''Glace'''
|fr_eu='''Glace'''
|de='''Eis'''
|no='''Is'''
|el='''Πάγου''' ''Pagou''
|he='''קרח''' ''Kerach''
|id='''Es'''
|it='''Ghiaccio'''
|ko='''얼음''' ''Eol'eum''
|pl= '''Lodowy'''
|pt_br='''Gelo'''
|pt_eu='''Gelo'''
|ru='''Ледяной''' ''Ledyanoi''
|es_eu='''Hielo'''
|es_la='''Hielo'''
|sk='''Ľadový'''
}}

[[de:Eis (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Hielo]]
[[fr:Glace (type)]]
[[it:Ghiaccio (tipo)]]
[[ja:こおり]]
[[pt:Tipo Ice]]

Fire (type)

2011-07-01T18:13:57Z

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{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Fire type''' (Japanese: '''ほのおタイプ''' ''Flame type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Fire-type Pokémon include [[Blaine]] of [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Flannery]] of [[Lavaridge Town]], {{EF|Flint}} of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], and [[Chili]] of [[Striaton City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Fire-type moves were special.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=fire|
HP=64 |
Attack=81 |
Defense=64 |
SpAtk=86 |
SpDef=72 |
Speed=72 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=fire|
HP=79.24 |
Attack=97.82 |
Defense=82.00 |
SpAtk=102.82 |
SpDef=88.29 |
Speed=79.29 }}


==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
|type=Fire
|weakto1=Ground
|weakto2=Rock
|weakto3=Water
|resist1=Bug
|resist2=Fire
|resist3=Grass
|weaken1=Bug
|weaken2=Grass
|weaken3=Ice
|resisted1=Dragon
|resisted2=Fire
|resisted3=Rock
|resisted4=Water
}}

===Generation II-onwards===
{{typebattle
|type=Fire
|weakto1=Ground
|weakto2=Rock
|weakto3=Water
|resist1=Bug
|resist2=Fire
|resist3=Grass
|resist4=Ice
|resist5=Steel
|weaken1=Bug
|weaken2=Grass
|weaken3=Ice
|weaken4=Steel
|resisted1=Dragon
|resisted2=Fire
|resisted3=Rock
|resisted4=Water
}}

==Characteristics==
===Defense===
The Fire-type has its pros and cons defensively. {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Water}} moves are all very common, while most of the Fire-type's resistances are of little use. Most Fire-type Pokémon will not survive too long in battle; they must deal damage quickly in order to earn their slot on a team. This reflects the nature of fire being a glass cannon; a very destructive force yet at the same time being very fragile. The biggest flaw Fire-types have is that no Pokémon of the type had a {{t|Water}} resistant subtype leaving them all vulnerable to Water-type moves, with the exception of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Reshiram}}, which is a dual {{t|Dragon}}/Fire-type.

However, not only does Fire have five resistances, among them being a key resistance to the powerful {{t|Ice}}, but it's also immune to {{status|Burn|burns}}, making Pokémon of this type key physical sweepers. Also, most Fire-types can at least learn {{m|SolarBeam}} to counter all three of the type's weaknesses.

===Offensively===
Offensively, Fire is very powerful. The ability to deal {{DL|Damage modification|super effective}} damage to Steel-type Pokémon is very useful for Pokémon that specialize in [[special moves]], as many Steel-type Pokémon typically have high {{stat|Defense}} but a low {{stat|Special Defense}} and would have little trouble with any [[physical moves]] thrown at them. Also, Fire-type moves are generally powerful, with around half of its damaging moves having 100 or more for power and 17 out of 27 having 80 or more. While Fire is resisted by four types, two types are hindered by {{t|Rock|their own bad special defenses}} and {{t|Dragon| relative scarcity}} therefore keeping their moves rather valuable. While Fire-types often have below average defensive stats, they often have high {{stat|Speed|speed}} and {{stat|Attack|attack}} stats, making them great offensive Pokémon. Fire is super effective against four types, tying it with {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Rock}}. However, double weaknesses to Ice and Rock are slightly more common, and Ground and Fighting hit even more types super-effectively, also the extremely powerful fire type moves like {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Eruption}}, {{m|Flare Blitz}}, and {{m|V-Create}} have major drawbacks, whereas Ice and Rock types do not. Despite this, Fire is unique in that it is the only type that can cause {{p|Paras|quintuple}} {{p|Parasect|damage}}, due to the combination of a double weakness and the ability {{a|Dry Skin}}, and possess higher offensive stats compared to Ice and Rock types. Many Fire-types can now learn Grass attacks, which can make double resistances to Fire useless (in this case, Water/Rock types, who are doubly weak to Grass).

===Quantity===
Quantity-wise, Fire-types are rare, with only 26 fully-[[Evolution|evolved]] Pokémon among the total amount of 48, of which there are six [[legendary Pokémon|legendaries]] and five [[starter Pokémon]]. Technically, this means that only fifteen Fire-type Pokémon are easily available. This makes sense as most forms of fire are extremely rare in nature. Fire-types are much rarer in colder regions than in warmer ones, as proven with [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]'s Pokédex listings, which have the most and the least Fire-types, respectively, if not counting the Johto Pokédex (which counted all ten Fire-type evolution families that were known at the time). When used in contests, Fire-type moves typically become [[Beauty Contest|Beauty]] moves, but some may be [[Tough Contest|Tough]] or [[Smart Contest|Smart]] moves.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are {{tt|48|51 including Castform, Rotom, and Darmanitan's forms}} Fire-type Pokémon or {{tt|7.40%|7.86% including Castform, Rotom, and Darmanitan's forms}} of all Pokémon, making it the ninth most common elemental type.

===Pure Fire-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fire color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{fire color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}}"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|004
|{{MSP|004|Charmander}}
|{{p|Charmander}}
|-
|005
|{{MSP|005|Charmeleon}}
|{{p|Charmeleon}}
|-
|037
|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}
|{{p|Vulpix}}
|-
|038
|{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}
|{{p|Ninetales}}
|-
|058
|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}
|{{p|Growlithe}}
|-
|059
|{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}
|{{p|Arcanine}}
|-
|077
|{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}
|{{p|Ponyta}}
|-
|078
|{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}
|{{p|Rapidash}}
|-
|126
|{{MSP|126|Magmar}}
|{{p|Magmar}}
|-
|136
|{{MSP|136|Flareon}}
|{{p|Flareon}}
|-
|155
|{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}}
|{{p|Cyndaquil}}
|-
|156
|{{MSP|156|Quilava}}
|{{p|Quilava}}
|-
|157
|{{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}
|{{p|Typhlosion}}
|-
|218
|{{MSP|218|Slugma}}
|{{p|Slugma}}
|-
|240
|{{MSP|240|Magby}}
|{{p|Magby}}
|-
|244
|{{MSP|244|Entei}}
|{{p|Entei}}
|-
|255
|{{MSP|255|Torchic}}
|{{p|Torchic}}
|-
|324
|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}
|{{p|Torkoal}}
|-
|351
|{{MSP|351S|Castform}}
|{{p|Castform}}{{tt|*|In-battle, only during intense sunlight}}
|-
|390
|{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}
|{{p|Chimchar}}
|-
|467
|{{MSP|467|Magmortar}}
|{{p|Magmortar}}
|-
|498
|{{MSP|498|Tepig}}
|{{p|Tepig}}
|-
|513
|{{MSP|513|Pansear}}
|{{p|Pansear}}
|-
|514
|{{MSP|514|Simisear}}
|{{p|Simisear}}
|-
|554
|{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}
|{{p|Darumaka}}
|-
|555
|{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}
|{{p|Darmanitan}}{{tt|*|Standard Mode}}
|-
|631
|{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}
|{{p|Heatmor}}
|}
|}

===Half Fire-type Pokémon===
''Primary Fire-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fire color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{fire color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}}"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|006
|{{MSP|006|Charizard}}
|{{p|Charizard}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|146
|{{MSP|146|Moltres}}
|{{p|Moltres}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|219
|{{MSP|219|Magcargo}}
|{{p|Magcargo}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|250
|{{MSP|250|Ho-Oh}}
|{{p|Ho-Oh}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|256
|{{MSP|256|Combusken}}
|{{p|Combusken}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|257
|{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}
|{{p|Blaziken}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|322
|{{MSP|322|Numel}}
|{{p|Numel}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|323
|{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}
|{{p|Camerupt}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|391
|{{MSP|391|Monferno}}
|{{p|Monferno}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|392
|{{MSP|392|Infernape}}
|{{p|Infernape}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|485
|{{MSP|485|Heatran}}
|{{p|Heatran}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|499
|{{MSP|499|Pignite}}
|{{p|Pignite}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|500
|{{MSP|500|Emboar}}
|{{p|Emboar}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|555
|{{MSP|555Z|Darmanitan}}
|{{p|Darmanitan}}{{tt|*|Zen Mode}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Fire-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fire color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{fire color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}}"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|228
|{{MSP|228|Houndour}}
|{{p|Houndour}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|229
|{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}
|{{p|Houndoom}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|479
|{{MSP|479O|Rotom}}
|{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Heat Rotom in Generation V only}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|494
|{{MSP|494|Victini}}
|{{p|Victini}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|607
|{{MSP|607|Litwick}}
|{{p|Litwick}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|608
|{{MSP|608|Lampent}}
|{{p|Lampent}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|609
|{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}
|{{p|Chandelure}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|636
|{{MSP|636|Larvesta}}
|{{p|Larvesta}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|637
|{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}
|{{p|Volcarona}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|643
|{{MSP|643|Reshiram}}
|{{p|Reshiram}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
{{movelist/battle-head|Fire}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Blast Burn|Special|Beauty|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The target is razed by a fiery explosion. The user must rest on the next turn, however.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Blaze Kick|Physical|Beauty|85|90|10|anyadjacent|The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Blue Flare|Special||130|85|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense, yet beautiful, blue flame. It may leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Ember|Special|Beauty|40|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Eruption|Special|Beauty|150|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user attacks the opposing team with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the less powerful this attack becomes.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Fiery Dance|Special||80|100|10|anyadjacent|Cloaked in flames, the user dances and flaps its wings. It may also raise the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Fire Blast|Special|Beauty|120|85|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Fire Fang|Physical|Beauty|65|95|15|anyadjacent|The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Fire Pledge|Special||50|100|10|anyadjacent|A column of fire hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its Grass equivalent, its damage increases into a vast sea of fire.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Fire Punch|Physical|Beauty|75|100|15|anyadjacent|The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Fire Spin|Special|Beauty|35|85|15|anyadjacent|The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Flame Burst|Special||70|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Flame Charge|Physical||50|100|20|anyadjacent|The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user's Speed stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Flame Wheel|Physical|Beauty|60|100|25|anyadjacent|The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Flamethrower|Special|Beauty|95|100|15|anyadjacent|The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Flare Blitz|Physical|Smart|120|100|15|anyadjacent|The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. The user sustains serious damage and may leave the target burned.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Fusion Flare|Special||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user brings down a giant flame. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous thunderbolt.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Heat Crash|Physical||—|100|10|anyadjacent|The user slams its target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the damage.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Heat Wave|Special|Beauty|100|90|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Incinerate|Special||30|100|15|adjacentfoes|The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Inferno|Special||100|50|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. It leaves the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Lava Plume|Special|Tough|80|100|15|allothers|An inferno of scarlet flames torches everything around the user. It may leave targets with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Magma Storm|Special|Tough|120|75|5|anyadjacent|The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Overheat|Special|Beauty|140|90|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Sacred Fire|Physical|Beauty|100|95|5|anyadjacent|The target is razed with a mystical fire of great intensity. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Searing Shot|Special||100|100|5|alladjacent|An inferno of scarlet flames torches everything around the user. It may leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Sunny Day|Status|Beauty|—|—|5|all|The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Will-O-Wisp|Status|Beauty|—|75|15|anyadjacent|The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|V-create|Physical||180|95|5|anyadjacent|With a hot flame on its forehead, the user hurls itself at its target. It lowers the user's Defense, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Fire}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation III]], all fifteen Fire-type moves were Beauty moves.
* In the Hoenn region games, Fire-type moves could be used [[underwater]], with no damage reduction unlike in the rain, and Fire-types like {{p|Charmander}} were able to battle underwater, even though its Pokédex entries point out that it will die if its flame goes out.
* The three types that Fire is weak to (Ground, Rock, and Water) all share a weakness to {{type2|Grass}} attacks.
* Up until Generation V, every Fire-type starter family had at least one member whose English name begins with a C.
* {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} have been criticized for the relative lack of Fire-type Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex (the {{p|Chimchar}} and {{p|Ponyta}} lines being the only ones), which became apparent when {{EF|Flint}}'s team only had two Fire-types (the {{p|Infernape|final}} {{p|Rapidash|forms}} of those two lines). This was changed in Platinum with the expansion of the Sinnoh Pokédex to include the {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Magmar}}, and {{p|Eevee}} families.
* In the main Pokémon games since [[Generation III]], the Fire type has been represented by the color orange. However, in most other Pokémon media, the Fire type has been associated with the color red, including the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], the [[Pokémon Stadium series]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]].
** Also, the [[Cool Contest|Cool]] condition uses the same shade of orange in its status screen icon as the the Fire type's icon does, despite being described as red in-text. However, no Fire-type moves are Cool moves.
* So far, [[Generation III]] is the only generation not to have introduced at least one Fire-type legendary Pokémon.
* Fire is unique in that it is the only type able to deal more than double super effective damage. This is possible due to the {{p|Paras}} family's double weakness to fire paired with their ability, {{a|Dry Skin}}, which multiplies fire damage by 1.25, effectively making them take quintuple damage from Fire moves.
* Generation V has introduced the most Fire-type Pokémon of any generation, with 15 introduced.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color light}}
|ja='''ほのお''' (炎) ''Honō''
|zh_cmn='''炎''' ''Yán'' '''火燄''' / '''火焰''' ''Huǒyàn''
|cs='''Ohnivý'''
|nl='''Vuur'''
|fi='''Tuli'''
|fr_ca='''Feu'''
|fr_eu='''Feu'''
|de='''Feuer'''
|el='''Πυρός'''
|he='''אש''' ''Aesh''
|id='''Api'''
|it='''Fuoco'''
|ko='''불꽃''' ''Bulkkot''
|no='''Ild'''
|pl='''Ognisty'''
|pt_eu='''Fogo'''
|pt_br='''Fogo'''
|ru='''Огненный''' ''Ognennyi''
|es='''Fuego'''
}}

[[de:Feuer (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Fuego]]
[[fr:Feu (type)]]
[[it:Fuoco (tipo)]]
[[ja:ほのお]]
[[pl:Typ ognisty]]
[[pt:Tipo Fogo]]

Ground (type)

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{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Ground type''' (Japanese: '''じめんタイプ''' ''Ground type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Ground-type Pokémon are [[Giovanni]] of [[Viridian City]], [[Bertha]] of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], and [[Clay]] of [[Driftveil City]]. Prior to Generation IV, when moves were designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on their type, all Ground-type moves were physical.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=ground|
HP=66 |
Attack=81 |
Defense=86 |
SpAtk=53 |
SpDef=58 |
Speed=54 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=ground|
HP=86.22 |
Attack=100.87 |
Defense=102.30 |
SpAtk=69.57 |
SpDef=75.87 |
Speed=63.96 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Ground
|weakto1=Ice
|weakto2=Grass
|weakto3=Water
|resist1=Poison
|resist2=Rock
|weaken1=Electric
|weaken2=Fire
|weaken3=Poison
|weaken4=Rock
|weaken5=Steel
|resisted1=Bug
|resisted2=Grass
|noeffect1=Flying
|unaffected1=Electric
}}

==Characteristics==
===Defense===
Defensively, the Ground type is somewhat risky. It is weak to the common types {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Ice}}. It resists {{t|Poison}}, a type rarely used offensively, and {{t|Rock}}. It is, however, immune to the {{t|Electric}}-type, posing a great advantage due to the minority of Pokémon resisting {{t|Electric}} moves that are not {{type|Electric}} themselves, and the fact that as of Generation V, only {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Rotom}}'s Mow Form have a ¼ resistance to {{t|Electric}}. This also renders them immune to the crippling {{m|Thunder Wave}} (though not immune to paralysis itself).

===Offense===
Offensively, the Ground type is one of the most powerful attacking attacking types, with others being {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Fire}}. It is the only type super-effective against {{t|Electric}}, and is super-effective against five types in total; only the {{t|Fighting}} type is as powerful as this. It is also super-effective against the best defensive type, {{t|Steel}}. {{t|Grass}}- and {{t|Bug}}-type Pokémon do resist Ground, but this is largely mitigated by the common Grass/Poison and Bug/Poison typing. This, combined with the fact that the highly damaging and popular {{m|Earthquake}} has been available as [[TM26]] in every Generation, makes Ground a very potent type offensively.

The greatest disadvantage of the Ground type is that it does not affect the very common {{type|Flying}} Pokémon at all, nor Pokémon with {{a|Levitate}}.

When used in contests, Ground-type moves typically become [[Tough Contest|Tough]] moves. No Ground-type moves are [[Beauty Contest|Beauty]] moves, while they can be the other three types.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 59 Ground-type Pokémon or 9.09% of all Pokémon, making it the seventh most common elemental type.

===Pure Ground-type Pokémon===
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{ground color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="{{roundybottom}}; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ground color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ground color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|027
|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}
|{{p|Sandshrew}}
|-
|028
|{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}
|{{p|Sandslash}}
|-
|050
|{{MSP|050|Diglett}}
|{{p|Diglett}}
|-
|051
|{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}
|{{p|Dugtrio}}
|-
|104
|{{MSP|104|Cubone}}
|{{p|Cubone}}
|-
|105
|{{MSP|105|Marowak}}
|{{p|Marowak}}
|-
|231
|{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}
|{{p|Phanpy}}
|-
|232
|{{MSP|232|Donphan}}
|{{p|Donphan}}
|-
|328
|{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}
|{{p|Trapinch}}
|-
|383
|{{MSP|383|Groudon}}
|{{p|Groudon}}
|-
|449
|{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}
|{{p|Hippopotas}}
|-
|450
|{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}
|{{p|Hippowdon}}
|-
| 529
|{{MSP|529|Drilbur}}
|{{p|Drilbur}}
|}
|}

===Half Ground-type Pokémon===
''Primary Ground-type Pokémon''
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{ground color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ground color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ground color light}};"

! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|111
|{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}
|{{p|Rhyhorn}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|112
|{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}
|{{p|Rhydon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|207
|{{MSP|207|Gligar}}
|{{p|Gligar}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|329
|{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}
|{{p|Vibrava}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|330
|{{MSP|330|Flygon}}
|{{p|Flygon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|343
|{{MSP|343|Baltoy}}
|{{p|Baltoy}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|344
|{{MSP|344|Claydol}}
|{{p|Claydol}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|464
|{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}
|{{p|Rhyperior}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|472
|{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}
|{{p|Gliscor}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|530
|{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}
|{{p|Excadrill}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|551
|{{MSP|551|Sandile}}
|{{p|Sandile}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|552
|{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}
|{{p|Krokorok}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|553
|{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}
|{{p|Krookodile}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|618
|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}
|{{p|Stunfisk}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|622
|{{MSP|622|Golett}}
|{{p|Golett}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|623
|{{MSP|623|Golurk}}
|{{p|Golurk}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|645
|{{MSP|645|Landorus}}
|{{p|Landorus}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Ground-type Pokémon''
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{ground color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ground color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ground color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|031
|{{MSP|031|Nidoqueen}}
|{{p|Nidoqueen}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|034
|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}
|{{p|Nidoking}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|074
|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}
|{{p|Geodude}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|075
|{{MSP|075|Graveler}}
|{{p|Graveler}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|076
|{{MSP|076|Golem}}
|{{p|Golem}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|095
|{{MSP|095|Onix}}
|{{p|Onix}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|194
|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}
|{{p|Wooper}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|195
|{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}
|{{p|Quagsire}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|208
|{{MSP|208|Steelix}}
|{{p|Steelix}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|220
|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}
|{{p|Swinub}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|221
|{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}
|{{p|Piloswine}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|246
|{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}
|{{p|Larvitar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|247
|{{MSP|247|Pupitar}}
|{{p|Pupitar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|259
|{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}
|{{p|Marshtomp}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|260
|{{MSP|260|Swampert}}
|{{p|Swampert}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|290
|{{MSP|290|Nincada}}
|{{p|Nincada}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|322
|{{MSP|322|Numel}}
|{{p|Numel}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|323
|{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}
|{{p|Camerupt}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|339
|{{MSP|339|Barboach}}
|{{p|Barboach}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|340
|{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}
|{{p|Whiscash}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|389
|{{MSP|389|Torterra}}
|{{p|Torterra}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|413
|{{MSP|413G|Wormadam}}
|{{p|Wormadam}}{{tt|*|Sandy Cloak}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|423
|{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}
|{{p|Gastrodon}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|443
|{{MSP|443|Gible}}
|{{p|Gible}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|444
|{{MSP|444|Gabite}}
|{{p|Gabite}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|445
|{{MSP|445|Garchomp}}
|{{p|Garchomp}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|473
|{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}
|{{p|Mamoswine}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|536
|{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}
|{{p|Palpitoad}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|537
|{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}
|{{p|Seismitoad}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{ground color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ground color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{ground color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! width="70pt" | Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bone Club}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of causing the target to {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bone Rush}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | 90%{{tt|*|80% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bonemerang}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Hits twice.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bulldoze}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | All others
| class="l" | Lowers the target's {{stat|Speed}}.
|-

| class="l" | {{m|Dig}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | In battle: User digs the first turn, then strikes the next turn. Out of battle: Used to escape tunnels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Drill Run}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Earth Power}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has 10% chance to lower the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Earthquake}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | All others
| class="l" | Deals double damage to users using {{m|Dig}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fissure}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 30%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Target faints instantly.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Magnitude}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | All others
| class="l" | Damage chosen randomly.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mud Bomb}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Has 30% chance to lower the target's {{stat|accuracy}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mud Shot}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 55
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Lowers the target's {{stat|Speed}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mud-Slap}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Lowers the target's {{stat|accuracy}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sand Tomb}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 35{{tt|*|15 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 85%{{tt|*|70% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Attacks for two to five turns.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{ground color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ground color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{ground color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! width="70pt" | Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mud Sport}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Weakens {{type2|Electric}} moves.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sand-Attack}}{{tt|*|Normal-type in Generation I}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One target
| class="l" | Lowers opponent's {{stat|accuracy}} by 1 level.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spikes}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Lays spikes{{tt|*|Three layers max.}} that damage opponents who switch into battle{{tt|*|Damage depends on how many layers of spikes were laid. Does not affect Flying-types or Pokémon with Levitate}}.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Along with the {{type2|Fighting}}, Ground-type moves are super-effective against the most types: five.
* Each generation has introduced at least one Ground-type Pokémon whose English name begins with the letter G.
* Although Ground-type Pokémon are immune to Electric-type attacks, the ability {{a|Static}} still affects them.
* In the anime, Ground-type Pokémon's immunity to Electric-type attacks is treated inconsistently, sometimes upheld and sometimes ignored.
* All types that resist the {{type2|Flying}} are weak to Ground, and vice versa; however, the type combinations Electric/Flying, Rock/Flying, and Steel/Flying still resist both due to the Flying-type's immunity to Ground moves.
* More Pokémon are immune to Ground-type moves than any other type, as both {{t|Flying}} Pokémon and {{a|Levitate|Levitating}} Pokémon are immune to Ground.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{ground color}}|bordercolor={{ground color light}}
|ja='''じめん''' (地面) ''Jimen''
|zh_cmn='''地上''' ''Dìshàng'' '''地面''' ''Dìmiàn''
|nl='''Grond'''
|fi='''Maa'''
|fr_ca='''Sol'''
|fr_eu='''Sol'''
|de='''Boden'''
|el='''Εδάφους''' ''Edafous''
|he='''אדמה''' ''Adama''
|id='''Tanah'''
|it='''Terra'''
|ko='''땅''' ''Ttang''
|pl='''Ziemny'''
|pt_br='''Solo''' ''Ground'' '''Terra''' ''Earth''
|pt_eu='''Terra''' ''Earth''
|ru='''Земляной''' ''Zemlyanoi''
|es_la='''Tierra'''
|es_eu='''Tierra'''
}}

[[de:Boden (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Tierra]]
[[fr:Sol (type)]]
[[ja:じめん]]
[[pl:Typ ziemny]]
[[pt:Tipo Ground]]

Rock (type)

2011-07-01T18:10:33Z

SakasFixe: /* In other languages */

:'''''Rock''' redirects here. Rock is also the Japanese name of [[Rocco]], a character from [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]].''
----
{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Rock type''' (Japanese: '''いわタイプ''' ''Rock type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in the Rock type include [[Brock]], {{ka|Flint}} and [[Forrest]] of [[Pewter City]], [[Roxanne]] of [[Rustboro City]] and [[Roark]] of [[Oreburgh City]]. They are, notably, all the first [[Gym Leader]] encountered in their respective regions. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Rock-type moves were physical.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=rock|
HP=63 |
Attack=81 |
Defense=112 |
SpAtk=57 |
SpDef=71 |
Speed=48 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=rock|
HP=73.40 |
Attack=90.35 |
Defense=121.75 |
SpAtk=63.65 |
SpDef=89.75 |
Speed=51.85 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Rock
|weakto1=Fighting
|weakto2=Grass
|weakto3=Ground
|weakto4=Steel
|weakto5=Water
|resist1=Normal
|resist2=Fire
|resist3=Flying
|resist4=Poison
|weaken1=Bug
|weaken2=Fire
|weaken3=Flying
|weaken4=Ice
|resisted1=Fighting
|resisted2=Ground
|resisted3=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==

===Defense===

The Rock type is rather risky defensively. Despite having an overall high [[stats|Defense]] on average, its weaknesses to {{t|Ground}}- and {{type2|Fighting}} moves, commonly physical in nature, take it down a notch. The fact that, at best, its [[stats|Special Defense]] is mediocre, combined with its weakness to the common {{t|Grass}} and {{type2|Water}} moves, greatly decrease its ability to defend. Double weaknesses among Rock-types are very common. Rock/Steel Pokémon are doubly weak to Ground and Fighting, two common powerful types. Rock/Water Pokémon and Rock/Ground Pokémon are doubly weak to Grass and the latter is also doubly weak to the common Water (along with an extra weakness to the powerful Ice.) The low Speed that many Rock-types have causes even further problems. Their resistance to Fire can now be made useless as many Fire-types movesets have been expanded in [[Generation IV]] to include Grass attacks (most notably Solarbeam).

However, resistances to {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Flying}} and {{t|Fire}} help the Rock-type to hold its own if it needs to. Moreover, it has gotten a boost in [[Generation IV]] due to {{m|Sandstorm}} increasing said lackluster Special Defense by 50% and the fact that Sandstorm is very common in many tiers, thanks to Sand Stream automatically casting a permanent Sandstorm.

===Offense===
Rock is one of the best types offensively. Being resisted by only three of the seventeen types, two of which are hindered by their own bad defenses and relative scarcity helps it a lot, and the fact that {{p|Excadrill|only}} {{P|Steelix|four}} {{p|Lucario|Pokémon}} {{p|Cobalion|out}} of 649 have a double resistance to Rock keeps its moves relatively effective. Double weaknesses to Rock are relatively common, mostly due to the many Bug-types having Flying as a secondary type, while the typically high-powered Ice- and Fire-types also do not fare well. As Pokémon of the three types that resist Rock typically can master Rock-type moves, this proves a quite versatile combination.

When used in contests, Rock-type moves typically become Tough moves, but can also be of the other four Contest types, excluding Cute.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 47 Rock-type Pokémon or 7.24% of all Pokémon, making it the tenth most common elemental type.

===Pure Rock-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{rock color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{rock color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{rock color light}};"

! #
!
! Name
|-
|185
|{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}
|{{p|Sudowoodo}}
|-
|299
|{{MSP|299|Nosepass}}
|{{p|Nosepass}}
|-
|377
|{{MSP|377|Regirock}}
|{{p|Regirock}}
|-
|408
|{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}
|{{p|Cranidos}}
|-
|409
|{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}
|{{p|Rampardos}}
|-
|438
|{{MSP|438|Bonsly}}
|{{p|Bonsly}}
|-
|524
|{{MSP|524|Roggenrola}}
|{{p|Roggenrola}}
|-
|525
|{{MSP|525|Boldore}}
|{{p|Boldore}}
|-
|526
|{{MSP|526|Gigalith}}
|{{p|Gigalith}}
|}
|}

===Half Rock-type Pokémon===
''Primary Rock-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{rock color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{rock color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{rock color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|074
|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}
|{{p|Geodude}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|075
|{{MSP|075|Graveler}}
|{{p|Graveler}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|076
|{{MSP|076|Golem}}
|{{p|Golem}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|095
|{{MSP|095|Onix}}
|{{p|Onix}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|138
|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}
|{{p|Omanyte}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|139
|{{MSP|139|Omastar}}
|{{p|Omastar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|140
|{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}
|{{p|Kabuto}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|141
|{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}
|{{p|Kabutops}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|142
|{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}
|{{p|Aerodactyl}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|246
|{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}
|{{p|Larvitar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|247
|{{MSP|247|Pupitar}}
|{{p|Pupitar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|248
|{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}
|{{p|Tyranitar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|337
|{{MSP|337|Lunatone}}
|{{p|Lunatone}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|338
|{{MSP|338|Solrock}}
|{{p|Solrock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|345
|{{MSP|345|Lileep}}
|{{p|Lileep}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|346
|{{MSP|346|Cradily}}
|{{p|Cradily}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|347
|{{MSP|347|Anorith}}
|{{p|Anorith}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
|348
|{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}
|{{p|Armaldo}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
|410
|{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}
|{{p|Shieldon}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|411
|{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}
|{{p|Bastiodon}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|476
|{{MSP|476|Probopass}}
|{{p|Probopass}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|566
|{{MSP|566|Archen}}
|{{p|Archen}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|567
|{{MSP|567|Archeops}}
|{{p|Archeops}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|639
|{{MSP|639|Terrakion}}
|{{p|Terrakion}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Rock-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{rock color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{rock color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{rock color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|111
|{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}
|{{p|Rhyhorn}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|112
|{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}
|{{p|Rhydon}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|213
|{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}
|{{p|Shuckle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|219
|{{MSP|219|Magcargo}}
|{{p|Magcargo}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|222
|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}
|{{p|Corsola}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|304
|{{MSP|304|Aron}}
|{{p|Aron}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|305
|{{MSP|305|Lairon}}
|{{p|Lairon}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|306
|{{MSP|306|Aggron}}
|{{p|Aggron}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|369
|{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}
|{{p|Relicanth}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|464
|{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}
|{{p|Rhyperior}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|557
|{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}
|{{p|Dwebble}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|558
|{{MSP|558|Crustle}}
|{{p|Crustle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|564
|{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}
|{{p|Tirtouga}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|565
|{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}
|{{p|Carracosta}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{rock color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{rock color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|AncientPower}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of raising all the user's [[stats]] at once.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Head Smash}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | User takes 50% recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Power Gem}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
{{Contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rock Blast}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | 90%{{tt|*|80% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rock Slide}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of making the target {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rock Throw}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rock Tomb}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Lowers opponent's {{stat|Speed}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rock Wrecker}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Attack on first turn, then must rest next turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rollout}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Attacks up to 5 turns in a row; power doubles with each successive hit.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Smack Down}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Makes {{type2|Flying}}s susceptible to {{type2|Ground}} moves.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Stone Edge}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{rock color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{rock color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rock Polish}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises user's {{stat|Speed}} two levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sandstorm}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | A five-turn{{tt|*|Eight-turn if user is holding a Smooth Rock}} sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, {{t|Ground}}, and {{t|Steel}}. As of [[Generation IV]] it also boosts the {{stat|Special Defense}} of all Rock-type Pokémon 50% on the battlefield
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Stealth Rock}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle{{tt|*|Damage depends on the Pokémon's resistance or weakness to Rock}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wide Guard}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
{{Contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User's team
| class="l" | Prevents attacks that target multiple Pokémon. May fail if used in succession.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* If there were a hypothetical Pokémon of all 17 types, it would only be weak to Rock-type moves, due to the fact that there are more Pokémon types weak to it than Pokémon types that resist it, and that no types are immune to it.
* There were no pure Rock-type Pokémon in [[Generation I]].
* In the first season of the {{pkmn|anime}} and during much of [[Generation I]], the Rock type was often wrongly assumed to be unaffected by {{type|Electric}} attacks. This was likely due to the fact that at the time, most Rock-type Pokémon were part Ground-type, and thus immune to Electric-type moves. However, the only non-Ground Rock-type Pokémon (the then five [[fossil]] Pokémon) were actually weak to them.
* The Rock type is tied with the {{type2|Grass}} for the largest number of weaknesses when unpaired, with five: {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Fighting}}, and {{t|Steel}}.
** Coincidentally, Rock moves are super effective against four of the five types {{t|Grass}} is weak to, with {{t|Poison}} being the exception.
* Seven of the fifteen Rock-type moves (just under half) have the word 'rock' in their names.
* Every known [[fossil]] Pokémon is part or solely Rock-type. This is most likely due to the placement of real fossils in rock formations, as well as the process by which fossils are created.
* Every known Gym that specializes in the Rock type has been the first Gym of its region.
** Similarly, each of the Leaders of these Gyms have used {{p|Geodude}} as at least one of their Pokémon.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color light}}
|ja='''いわ''' (岩) ''Iwa''
|zh_cmn='''岩石''' ''Yánshí''
|nl='''Steen'''
|fi='''Kivi'''
|fr_ca='''Roche'''
|fr_eu='''Roche'''
|de='''Gestein'''
|el='''Πέτρας''' ''Petras''
|he='''אבן''' ''Aeven''
|id='''Batu'''
|it='''Roccia'''
|ko='''바위''' ''Bawi''
|no='''Stein'''
|pl='''Kamienny'''
|pt_br='''Mineral''' '''Pedra''' ''Stone'' '''Rocha''' ''Rock''
|pt_eu='''Pedra''' ''Stone''
|ru='''Каменный''' ''Kamennyi''
|es_la='''Roca'''
|es_eu='''Roca'''
}}

[[de:Gestein (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Roca]]
[[fr:Roche (type)]]
[[it:Roccia (tipo)]]
[[ja:いわ]]
[[pt:Tipo Rock]]

Water (type)

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{{ElementalTypes}}
The '''Water type''' (Japanese: '''みずタイプ''' ''Water type'') is one of the seventeen [[elemental type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in the Water type include [[Misty]] of [[Cerulean City]], [[Wallace]] and [[Juan]] of [[Sootopolis City]], [[Crasher Wake]] of [[Pastoria City]], and [[Cress]] of [[Striaton City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Water-type moves were special.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=water|
HP=69 |
Attack=70 |
Defense=73 |
SpAtk=69 |
SpDef=67 |
Speed=62 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=water|
HP=85.27 |
Attack=84.43 |
Defense=85.69 |
SpAtk=85.22 |
SpDef=84.29 |
Speed=70.41 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Water
|weakto1=Electric
|weakto2=Grass
|resist1=Fire
|resist2=Ice
|resist3=Steel
|resist4=Water
|weaken1=Fire
|weaken2=Ground
|weaken3=Rock
|resisted1=Dragon
|resisted2=Grass
|resisted3=Water
}}

==Characteristics==
===Defense===
Defensively, the Water type is very strong when combined with high defensive stats. As every Water-type, with the exception of Magikarp and the Seismitoad evolution line, can use {{type2|Ice}} moves to counter {{type2|Grass}}s (although Magikarp can learn one {{type2|Flying}} move, {{m|Bounce}}, and Seismitoad can learn Poison moves, which can also counter Grass-types), Electric is the only true threat to Water-types. That is not the case if the Pokémon in question are part Ground like {{p|Quagsire}}, {{p|Swampert}}, {{p|Whiscash}}, {{p|Gastrodon}}, and {{p|Seismitoad}} in which their Electric weakness is nullified but their Grass weakness is more effective, or if they are part Electric, like {{p|Chinchou}} and its evolutionary line. Water-types often have the most balanced attributes, usually coming with decent {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Defense}} stats, but below average {{stat|Speed}}.

===Offense===
The Water type is also useful offensively. Water-type Pokémon can learn {{m|Ice Beam}} to deal with {{t|Dragon}}- and {{type2|Grass}}s, which would make their resistance to Water-type attacks irrelevant. It can be extremely useful to be super-effective against {{t|Ground}}- and {{type2|Rock}}s when traveling through [[cave]]s, etc. As a result of these advantages, as well as having to get through water routes using {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, and even {{m|Whirlpool}} or {{m|Dive}}, most Trainers usually have at least one Water-type in their [[party]]. Also, double weaknesses to Water are fairly common (largely due to the common Rock/Ground typing) while {{p|Kingdra|there}} {{p|Lotad|are}} {{p|Lombre|only}} {{p|Ludicolo|five}} {{p|Palkia|Pokémon}} that have a double resistance to Water (all of which are Water-types themselves).

When used in contests, Water-type moves typically become [[Beauty Contest|Beauty]] moves, but can also be any of the other four Contest types, excluding [[Cool Contest|Cool]].

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 110 Water-type Pokémon or 16.95% of all Pokémon, making it the most common of the seventeen elemental types.

===Pure Water-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{water color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{water color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{water color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|007
|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}
|{{p|Squirtle}}
|-
|008
|{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}
|{{p|Wartortle}}
|-
|009
|{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}
|{{p|Blastoise}}
|-
|054
|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}
|{{p|Psyduck}}
|-
|055
|{{MSP|055|Golduck}}
|{{p|Golduck}}
|-
|060
|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}
|{{p|Poliwag}}
|-
|061
|{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}
|{{p|Poliwhirl}}
|-
|086
|{{MSP|086|Seel}}
|{{p|Seel}}
|-
|090
|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}
|{{p|Shellder}}
|-
|098
|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}
|{{p|Krabby}}
|-
|099
|{{MSP|099|Kingler}}
|{{p|Kingler}}
|-
|116
|{{MSP|116|Horsea}}
|{{p|Horsea}}
|-
|117
|{{MSP|117|Seadra}}
|{{p|Seadra}}
|-
|118
|{{MSP|118|Goldeen}}
|{{p|Goldeen}}
|-
|119
|{{MSP|119|Seaking}}
|{{p|Seaking}}
|-
|120
|{{MSP|120|Staryu}}
|{{p|Staryu}}
|-
|129
|{{MSP|129|Magikarp}}
|{{p|Magikarp}}
|-
|134
|{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}
|{{p|Vaporeon}}
|-
|158
|{{MSP|158|Totodile}}
|{{p|Totodile}}
|-
|159
|{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}
|{{p|Croconaw}}
|-
|160
|{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}
|{{p|Feraligatr}}
|-
|183
|{{MSP|183|Marill}}
|{{p|Marill}}
|-
|184
|{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}
|{{p|Azumarill}}
|-
|186
|{{MSP|186|Politoed}}
|{{p|Politoed}}
|-
|223
|{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}
|{{p|Remoraid}}
|-
|224
|{{MSP|224|Octillery}}
|{{p|Octillery}}
|-
|245
|{{MSP|245|Suicune}}
|{{p|Suicune}}
|-
|258
|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}
|{{p|Mudkip}}
|-
|320
|{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}
|{{p|Wailmer}}
|-
|321
|{{MSP|321|Wailord}}
|{{p|Wailord}}
|-
|341
|{{MSP|341|Corphish}}
|{{p|Corphish}}
|-
|349
|{{MSP|349|Feebas}}
|{{p|Feebas}}
|-
|350
|{{MSP|350|Milotic}}
|{{p|Milotic}}
|-
|351
|{{MSP|351R|Castform}}
|{{p|Castform}}{{tt|*|In-battle if raining}}
|-
|366
|{{MSP|366|Clamperl}}
|{{p|Clamperl}}
|-
|367
|{{MSP|367|Huntail}}
|{{p|Huntail}}
|-
|368
|{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}
|{{p|Gorebyss}}
|-
|370
|{{MSP|370|Luvdisc}}
|{{p|Luvdisc}}
|-
|382
|{{MSP|382|Kyogre}}
|{{p|Kyogre}}
|-
|393
|{{MSP|393|Piplup}}
|{{p|Piplup}}
|-
|394
|{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}
|{{p|Prinplup}}
|-
|418
|{{MSP|418|Buizel}}
|{{p|Buizel}}
|-
|419
|{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}
|{{p|Floatzel}}
|-
|rowspan="2" | 422
|{{MSP|422|Shellos}}
|rowspan="2" | {{p|Shellos}}
|-
|{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}
|-
|456
|{{MSP|456|Finneon}}
|{{p|Finneon}}
|-
|457
|{{MSP|457|Lumineon}}
|{{p|Lumineon}}
|-
|489
|{{MSP|489|Phione}}
|{{p|Phione}}
|-
|490
|{{MSP|490|Manaphy}}
|{{p|Manaphy}}
|-
|501
|{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}
|{{p|Oshawott}}
|-
|502
|{{MSP|502|Dewott}}
|{{p|Dewott}}
|-
|503
|{{MSP|503|Samurott}}
|{{p|Samurott}}
|-
|515
|{{MSP|515|Panpour}}
|{{p|Panpour}}
|-
|516
|{{MSP|516|Simipour}}
|{{p|Simipour}}
|-
|535
|{{MSP|535|Tympole}}
|{{p|Tympole}}
|-
|rowspan="2" | 550
|{{MSP|550|Basculin}}
|rowspan="2" | {{p|Basculin}}
|-
|{{MSP|550B|Basculin}}
|-
|594
|{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}
|{{p|Alomomola}}
|}
|}

===Half Water-type Pokémon===
''Primary Water-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{water color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{water color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{water color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|062
|{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}
|{{p|Poliwrath}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|072
|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}
|{{p|Tentacool}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|073
|{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}
|{{p|Tentacruel}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|079
|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}
|{{p|Slowpoke}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|080
|{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}
|{{p|Slowbro}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|087
|{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}
|{{p|Dewgong}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|091
|{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}
|{{p|Cloyster}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|121
|{{MSP|121|Starmie}}
|{{p|Starmie}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|130
|{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}
|{{p|Gyarados}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|131
|{{MSP|131|Lapras}}
|{{p|Lapras}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|170
|{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}
|{{p|Chinchou}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|171
|{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}
|{{p|Lanturn}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|194
|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}
|{{p|Wooper}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|195
|{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}
|{{p|Quagsire}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|199
|{{MSP|199|Slowking}}
|{{p|Slowking}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|211
|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}
|{{p|Qwilfish}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|222
|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}
|{{p|Corsola}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|226
|{{MSP|226|Mantine}}
|{{p|Mantine}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|230
|{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}
|{{p|Kingdra}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|259
|{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}
|{{p|Marshtomp}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|260
|{{MSP|260|Swampert}}
|{{p|Swampert}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|270
|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}
|{{p|Lotad}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|271
|{{MSP|271|Lombre}}
|{{p|Lombre}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|272
|{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}
|{{p|Ludicolo}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|278
|{{MSP|278|Wingull}}
|{{p|Wingull}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|279
|{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}
|{{p|Pelipper}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|318
|{{MSP|318|Carvanha}}
|{{p|Carvanha}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|319
|{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}
|{{p|Sharpedo}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|339
|{{MSP|339|Barboach}}
|{{p|Barboach}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|340
|{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}
|{{p|Whiscash}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|342
|{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}
|{{p|Crawdaunt}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|369
|{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}
|{{p|Relicanth}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|395
|{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}
|{{p|Empoleon}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|rowspan="2" | 423
|{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}
|rowspan="2" | {{p|Gastrodon}}
|rowspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" align="center" | {{typecolor|Water}}
|rowspan="2" style="background:#{{ground color}}" align="center" | {{typecolor|Ground}}
|-
|{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}
|-
|458
|{{MSP|458|Mantyke}}
|{{p|Mantyke}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|484
|{{MSP|484|Palkia}}
|{{p|Palkia}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|536
|{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}
|{{p|Palpitoad}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|537
|{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}
|{{p|Seismitoad}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|564
|{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}
|{{p|Tirtouga}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|565
|{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}
|{{p|Carracosta}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|580
|{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}
|{{p|Ducklett}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{Typetable|Flying}}
|-
|581
|{{MSP|581|Swanna}}
|{{p|Swanna}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{Typetable|Flying}}
|-
|592
|{{MSP|592|Frillish}}
|{{p|Frillish}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|593
|{{MSP|593|Jellicent}}
|{{p|Jellicent}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|647
|{{MSP|647|Keldeo}}
|{{p|Keldeo}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Water-type Pokémon''
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{water color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{water color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{water color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|138
|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}
|{{p|Omanyte}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|139
|{{MSP|139|Omastar}}
|{{p|Omastar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|140
|{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}
|{{p|Kabuto}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|141
|{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}
|{{p|Kabutops}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|283
|{{MSP|283|Surskit}}
|{{p|Surskit}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|363
|{{MSP|363|Spheal}}
|{{p|Spheal}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|364
|{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}
|{{p|Sealeo}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|365
|{{MSP|365|Walrein}}
|{{p|Walrein}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|400
|{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}
|{{p|Bibarel}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|479
|{{MSP|479W|Rotom}}
|{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Wash Rotom in Generation V only}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|}
|}

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{water color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{water color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{water color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{water color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Aqua Jet}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Always attacks first.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Aqua Tail}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Brine}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Does double damage when the target's HP is 50% or less.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bubble}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Speed}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|BubbleBeam}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Speed}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Clamp}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | 85%{{tt|*|75% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 15{{tt|*|10 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Attacks for four to five turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Crabhammer}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 90%{{tt|*|85% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dive}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | In battle: User dives underwater on the first turn, then attacks in the second turn. Out of battle: Allows the user to swim deep underwater.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hydro Cannon}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Attacks on the first turn but must rest on the second turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Hydro Pump}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Muddy Water}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 95
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | May lower target's {{stat|accuracy}} by one stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Octazooka}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | May lower target's {{stat|accuracy}} by one stage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Razor Shell}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 50% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Scald}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has 30% chance of {{status|Burn|burning}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Surf}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 95
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | Everyone else
| class="l" | In battle: Does double damage when target is using {{m|Dive}}. Out of battle: Allows the user to travel on water.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Water Gun}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Water Pledge}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Can be combined with {{m|Fire Pledge}} or {{m|Grass Pledge}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Water Pulse}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has 20% chance of {{status|Confusion|confusing}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Water Spout}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | The lower the user's HP, the lower the power of the move.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Waterfall}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | In battle: Has 10% chance of making the target {{status|flinch}}. Out of battle: Allows the user to climb waterfalls.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Whirlpool}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 35{{tt|*|15 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 85%{{tt|*|70% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | In battle: Attacks for two to five turns. Out of battle: Allows user to travel through whirlpools.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{water color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{water color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{water color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{water color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Aqua Ring}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Soak}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Changes the target's type to the Water-type.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Rain Dance}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | The user summons a {{weather|heavy rain}} that falls for five turns{{tt|*|Eight turns if user is holding a Damp Rock}}, powering up Water-type moves.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Water Sport}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | All
| class="l" | Weakens {{type2|Fire}} moves while the user is in the battle.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Withdraw}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Increases the user's {{stat|Defense}} by one level.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Water is the most abundant type, with 109 Pokémon species (111 counting {{p|Castform}} and {{p|Rotom}}), comprising nearly 17% of the entire known [[National Pokédex]]. This may be a reference to how water is the most abundant substance on Earth, and how the majority of all species of life live in water.
* Every generation has introduced Water-type Pokémon whose names begin with the letters P and S.
* At least one dual-typed Water/Flying Pokémon has been introduced in each generation.
* Every generation has introduced exactly one non-damaging Water-type move.
* Each possible type combination that is doubly weak to Water ({{2t|Rock|Ground}}, {{2t|Fire|Ground}}, and {{2t|Fire|Rock}}) has been used so far on at least one Pokémon. The same is true for {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Flying}} and {{t|Psychic}}.
* Water has been paired with all types except for {{t|Fire}}. This means it has been paired with the highest number of types, tied with the {{type2|Flying}}.
* Water-type moves are boosted by the most [[held item]]s: {{DL|Incense|Sea Incense}}, {{DL|Incense|Wave Incense}}, {{DL|Plate|Splash Plate}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Mystic Water}}, and {{DL|Gem|Water Gem}}.
* Water-type has the most [[Gym Leader]]s of its type with a total of five.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}
|ja='''みず''' (水) ''Mizu''
|zh_cmn='''水''' ''Shuǐ''
|nl='''Water'''
|fi='''Vesi'''
|fr_ca='''Eau'''
|fr_eu='''Eau'''
|de='''Wasser'''
|el='''Υδάτινου''' ''Idatinou''
|he='''מים''' ''Mayim''
|id='''Air'''
|it='''Acqua'''
|ko='''물''' ''Mul''
|no='''Vann'''
|pl='''Wodny'''
|pt_eu='''Água'''
|pt_br='''Água''' '''Aquático''' ''Aquatic''
|ru='''Водяной''' ''Vodianoi''
|es_la='''Agua'''
|es_eu='''Agua'''
}}

[[de:Wasser (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Agua]]
[[fr:Eau (type)]]
[[it:Acqua (tipo)]]
[[ja:みず]]
[[pt:Tipo Água]]

Talk:Trio master

2011-03-12T19:39:10Z

SakasFixe: /* Real History */

Don't you think this is overdoing it a bit? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 17:24, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

I agree. This reads a bit more like fanfiction/fan terminology than anything. --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 17:50, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Eh, I figured it needed to have a name. After all, there is a definite relationship between the birds and Lugia, the beasts and Ho-oh, and the Regis and Regigigas.

Think it should just be a subpage of [[Legendary trio]]? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 20:35, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Forget a subpage, just merge it into the main trio article as a section. That article is short anyway. --WikidSmaht 09:09, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

So, uh, when's something going to be done about this silly article? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 01:17, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

== Arceus ==

Isn't Arceus the master of Trio masters?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 16:31, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
:All we know is it's the master of the lake trio. Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Regigigas... well, they actually seem to be overlords of sky, sea, and land. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 16:45, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

i thought Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza were the overlords of the land, sea, and sky. I kind of pictured Ho-Oh and Lugia as guardians. and i'm not even sure what to think of Regigigas as of yet. [[User:InuMimi|InuMimi]] 12:39, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Remember that while Kyogre expanded the seas, Groudon expanded the continents, and Rayquaza brought neutral ground (and not ground as in Groudon, but you get what I mean) with the sky, they are very much beings of these domains, and have never been shown to watch over the effects of the domains they represent. Rayquaza may keep the balance between Kyogre and Groudon, but it seems to simply be a leader of the Sky World, rather than its Guardian. The Hebrew mythological/legendary/Biblical creatures known as Behemoth, Leviathan, and Ziz are seen as the Great Beasts of the Earth, Sea, and Sky (respectively), but not as the Guardians of these domains. They simply are the Greatest of the inhabitants of these domains. I'm not saying that Pokémon has to adhere to the stories that its Legendaries are based on, but they do provide a hint. Now, granted, Kyogre and Groudon's information in the version they do not appear in is important in that is states that Kyogre brought the relief of rain to those caught in drought, and Groudon brought and end to the monsoon-like rains that tormented various regions. But these are born from aspects of their nature - the ability to expand the seas or earth with Drizzle and Drought respectively. This would seem to state that Kyogre is actually the guardian of the Earth - as it brought balance back to regions suffering drought, the negative aspects of Groudon - and that Groudon is the guardian of the Seas, for precisely the equal and opposite reasons. Of course, they are not the guardians of each others' domains, though they do keep each other in check somewhat, when they're not sleeping, that is. And when they are both awake - well it seemed that they actually didn't want to fight each other in the games at least, and that it was the Orbs that drove them out of control. The citizens of Sootopolis in Emerald state that the two look like they actually don't want to be fighting each other, as if they are being forced to by the Red and Blue Orbs (which may or may not be man-made). And Rayquaza has been seen to keep them in check when this does happen (though somehow Lance and Ash and co. were able to stop them without Rayquaza in the anime). But even Rayquaza has been seen as very defensive of its area - in Movie 7 it attacked Deoxys on sight simply because Deoxys entered it's domain. That's more like an attack dog than a guardian trying to keep the balance of the skies.

Lugia has shown multiple times that if it existed in the sky, it would cause catastrophic events that could effect the entire world, but by maintaining its powers beneath the sea it is able to keep the balance of the world's water, and therefore the source of life (as seen in a traditional Buddhist sense, as well as in, say, Movies 1, 2, 4, 5, and 9). Ho-oh has been seen as the maker of Rainbows and the being that ends the storms that could cause pain and suffering to the world, so it is the guardian of the Sky World. Ironically, the Legendary Birds and their actions affect the sea and are governed by Lugia, while the Legendary beasts are governed by Ho-oh.

The Regi trio seem to have been made by Man, the class of beings often associated with the Earth, as bone and muscle and flesh are very Earthy substances. But Regigigas has been known as the being that pulled the Continents together by towing them with ropes, and it is also seen in Movie 11 as providing its phenomenal strength and its mastery over the great beasts that walk the Earth (here being Mammoswine) to prevent catastrophes such as that of the Glacidia glacier moving and causing much devastation across the Earth. Regigigas is perhaps the most Deus ex Machina a Pokémon movie character could get (though Kyogre in Movie 9 comes close), as he basically solves the final crisis of the movie, when Ash and co. couldn't. Regigigas' role of herding Megafauna is very Earth-based as well - see the Ground egg group, and it's role with Mammals (or HSOWA). Mammals almost define Earth and its denizens, though they certainly are not the only ones; but their association with humans and agriculture and also with the ancient Megafauna that dominated this world in the early Cenozoic are definitely indications that Regigigas is like a human of the ancient world, and how humans see themselves as the Stewards of Earth (or at least should...).

So my point here is that while Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza represent the elemental energies that empower the three domains of Earth, Sea, and Sky, respectively, it is Regigigas, Lugia, and Ho-oh (again respectively) that are the stewards of these domains. Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza represent a trio (though a statistically imbalanced trio as Rayquaza is stronger than the other two), but one without a Trio Master because they keep each other in-balance ability-wise (and if Kyogre has some possible connection with "the Beast of the Sea", than it may be that the Trio Masters each keep the Weather Trio member in their domain balanced as well, though that's getting more into speculation). Regigigas, Lugia, and Ho-oh are Trio Masters because of their Pokédex and series lore about their roles, which connect them with both the Trios they control and their domains of Land, Sea, and Sky. The association with Lugia and the Moon and Ho-oh and the Sun - that's another story that has absolutely no basis save the opening screens of Silver and Gold versions.

Arceus has yet to have been shown as the Master of Trio Masters, as has he yet to have been shown as the Master of the Dragon Trio (though this will probably be revealed next summer with Movie 12). So until then, Arceus remains as the Trio Master of the Lake Trio, only. But having created the entire world and its planes, I would assume he could be considered the master of the Weather Trio, the Dragon Trio, as well as relegating the Beast Trio, Bird Trio, and Regi Trio to Ho-oh, Lugia, and Regigigas. That, however, is speculation for now. Thank you for your time. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:53, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== Arceus ==

Isn't he the trio master of the dragons as well.We know for sure he created Dialga and Palkia (and he probably created Giratina to start the reverse world but that is just speculation) which is like how Ho-oh created the Beasts and Ho-oh is the beast master so Arceus should be noted as the Dragon Trio Master or as Master of Dialga and Palkia.
[[User:Sailor Earth|Sailor Earth]] 16:22, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

True, but if he's only the master of Dialga and Palkia, then he's not a Trio Master, just a Duo Master, so to speak.

:Please add your sig with the four tildes after you comment. Arceus is almost certainly the Trio Master of the Dragon Trio as well; however, his relationship with Giratina is still not yet confirmed, while it's been established that he either created Dialga and Palkia or else they are warring aspects of himself (sorry for using the masculine noun-forms). Until Movie 12 comes out, we probably won't have an answer to that, so for now, Arceus remains only as the Trio Master of the Lake Trio. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:56, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== lake trio master ==

in the [[Pokémon Pearl]] [[PokéDex]] data itt says the followinng : ''It is thought that [[Uxie]],[[Mesprit]] and [[Azelf]] all came from the same egg.'' Is it the egg that [[Arceus]] came from or another [[legendary Pokémon]] ?--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 12:58, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
: Who knows, It might've been an egg fromm mew? --[[User:Force Fire|Force]] [[User talk:Force Fire|Fire]] 13:08, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

== Ah Ah Ah Ah... ==

What about deleting this article? Come on, this is just random observation with fanwanked explanation. We don't need article about this! --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:08, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
:A little late, but this should merged into the legendary trio article. Anyone oppose? [[User:DanPMK|MK]] 03:12, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
::Naw, it's a good article. It could be fleshed out a bit more, and after Movie 12, it will probably be bigger with the Dragon Trio added. I say keep it for now. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:58, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I agree with Maxim here. The article is inconsistent and attempts to reveal patterns that don’t exist. Lugia definitely isn’t the master of the birds in the games, for example, and Ho‐oh is not the master of the beasts in the anime (AFAIK; bear in mind that I haven’t watched the show in years). The fact that we ''repeat'' Rayquaza really shows that this is just shoehorning. [[Legendary trio]]s this is not. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 22:13, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

==Lake Trio Giratina==
I'm starting to think that the lake trio is led by Giratina. After all, they did ''kinda'' summon him and lead the player to him ''and'' he appears in the fourth lake of Sinnoh. This is purely speculation but so are the others, except the Golems.[[User:Shadow1337|Shadow1337]] 23:57, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
:Yeah good points, I think you could be right yknow. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]] 20:58, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
::Possibly, however, it clearly states that Arceus created the Lake Trio himself. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 21:18, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

==Isn't Arceus the master of two trios?==
I'm pretty sure he's the master of the Dragon trio too. [[User:Master Lucario|Master Lucario]]
:As {{U|Unown Lord}} said, "''It is one thing to claim that Dialga, Palkia and Giratina constitute a trio, but going as far as suggesting that Arceus created Giratina is simply unfounded and will be avoided until proven in-game.''"--[[Blastoise (Pokémon)|K]][[Gary's Blastoise|kl]][[Blastoise (TCG)|l]][[User:Kkllnn|nn]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| blastoise]] 22:34, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
::As I've said numerous times throughout this talk page, we'll get our answer most likely in Movie 12. Wait until then. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 04:47, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

:::In Platinum, it said that Giratina was the member that "no one talked about." You can't create two members of a trio without creating the third, especially when the third is basically a parallel universe! [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 13:18, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

== No proof for Giratina...? ==

...I recall in Pokemon Platinum, at the Spear Pillar, Cynthia states that Giratina was created alongside Dialga and Palkia, though never talked about...- ''unsigned comment from {{u|M190049}} ([[User talk:M190049|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/M190049|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:It isn't a trio master.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[Quilava (Pokémon)|Racer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 21:25, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::...I didn't say it is. In the text, it says "According to legend, Arceus created Dialga and Palkia. Whether Arceus created Giratina or not is unknown."
::...It kind of confirms this in Platinum.
:: [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 21:47, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
:::With the facts, it seems Arceus DID in fact create Giratina. It does kinda confirm it in Pt...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 21:50, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::::Okay than. I'll remove the sentence. [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 21:55, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::::M'kay, I removed it and replaced it with a new one. [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 22:08, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

== I think that this chart would be better ==

I'm just not sure wether or not you'll agree.
{| border=1 width=500px align="center" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;" cellpadding="3px"
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! Trio
! Master
! Relation
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| [[File:Legendary_birds.jpg|100px]] [[Legendary Birds]]
| align="center" | [[Image:249.png]] {{p|Lugia}}
| Lugia rises to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]] in ''[[The Power of One]]'', and is the only one who is able to do so.
|-
| [[File:Neo3_beasts.jpg|100px]] [[Legendary Beasts]]
| align="center" | [[Image:250.png]] {{p|Ho-Oh}}
| After the three [[legendary beasts]] perished in the fire at the [[Brass Tower]], Ho-Oh revived them.
|-
| [[File:GenIII_Battle.jpg|100px]] [[Weather Trio]]
| align="center" | [[Image:384.png]] {{p|Rayquaza}}
| Rayquaza may internally be the master of the [[weather trio]], primarily because it had quelled the fighting between the other members of its trio in {{game|Emerald}}.
|-
| [[File:Regis.png|100px]] [[Legendary Golems]]
| align="center" | [[Image:486.png]] {{p|Regigigas}}
| Regigigas will awaken on bringing the three [[legendary golems]] to [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Regigigas' {{game|Platinum}} Pokédex entry also claims that it built statues made of {{p|Regirock|rocks}}, {{p|Regice|ice}}, and {{p|Registeel|magma}}.
|-
| [[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|100px]] [[Dragon Trio]]
| align="center" rowspan="2" | [[Image:493.png]] {{p|Arceus}}
| According to legend, Arceus created Dialga and Palkia, and it's stated in {{game|Platinum}} that Giratina was created alongside them, thus completing the [[dragon trio]]. All four legendary Pokémon will battle in the 12th Movie, ''[[Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime]]''.
|-
| [[File:MespritAzelfUxie.jpg|100px]] [[Lake Trio]]
| Arceus is also said to have created the [[lake trio]] whilst creating the universe, making Arceus the only trio master that is related to two legendary trios rather than just one.

|}
This chart is smaller and less image heavy, and it's a little more convenient if your looking for the master of a certain trio. [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 20:27, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
:The fact that the images clash with each other turns me off on the idea. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 20:57, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
::What do you mean by ''clash together''? [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 13:35, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
:::They don't look good together. Also, it is hard to see which trio is which; they all just look like blurs of color at that resolution. With that said, the point of an article is to read it and not just look at the pictures, so how about we do just that. If one reads the column title it shouldn't be a problem. Not to mention the master is the first in the row, and therefore the one the eye should first travel to. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 21:19, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
::::They look fine to me. {{tt|I can see the images just fine.|and if you can't, then that's what the names are for}}And do you ''realy'' think that ''every'' pokémon in ''every'' trio should be shown? {{tt|Isn't this article about the ''masters?''|Hence the name?}} [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 23:52, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
:::::Uh...yeah? That's what that column is for. The images are all of varying quality too. The Bird Trio and Lake Trio are screenshots and the others are official art. The The Regi art is the worst of them all: anime image on a white background. If we use this, just the their menu sprites in there.
{| border=1 width=500px align="center" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;" cellpadding="3px"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Trio
! Master
! Relation
|-
| [[File:144MS.png]][[File:145MS.png]][[File:146MS.png]] [[Legendary Birds]]
| align="center" | [[Image:249.png]] {{p|Lugia}}
| Lugia rises to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]] in ''[[The Power of One]]'', and is the only one who is able to do so.
|-
|}
:::::And if you do this, make sure all three sprites are on the same row...not like how I have it there with Moltres on it's own line. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 11:10, 27 April 2009 (UTC)
::::::You know, Sketch, you might have an idea there. The Master is larger than the pokémon in the trio, which makes it the first thing you see, and the trio pokémon are {{tt|small and almost unnoticeable|which is a good thing, after all this article is about the masters}}. One thing's for sure, it's better than mine. [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 21:02, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

== What. ==

A quote from the Trivia:
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"Lugia is the only trio master who did not debut in the same generation as its trio."''

What about Regigigas? It's from Gen. IV and its trio is Gen. III. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 01:23, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:Has been removed. You know, you are allowed to take out this stuff yourself. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:38, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
::Ehh...Every edit I make someone reverts and tells me not to do it again, I decided to take the safer route here. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 09:10, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

== Arceus the double master ==

Isn't Arceus really the master of all the trios? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 17:00, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

Well, Arceus is the master of two trios but he can boss all the other masters about. [[User:Lunick v sonela|Lunick v sonela]] 17:07, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

== Lugia ==

Was Lugia's relation to the other three birds ever mentioned in any of the games? Or is it just anime exclusive? I don't remember there being any mention of it in the original GSC games, but is there anything about it in the remakes? [[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] 17:59, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
:It's in Mystery Dungeon R/B. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:55, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
::Ah, i see. I haven't played any of those Mystery Dungeon games. But aren't they in an entirely different world then the main games and anime, though? [[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] 21:08, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

== Real History ==

I'm from Portugal and when they distributed Arceus for Diamond, Pearl and Platinum versions they gave me a booklet telling the history. I quote:

''Arceus is regarded as the Pokémon God, the creator of the Pokémon universe''.

''This is a legendary Pokémon, Alpha species and normal type. ''Though, if it have some elemental plates it can be transformed in one of 17 types of Pokémon.'' This is its powerful multi-type ability.''

''The story goes that Arceus was born from an egg in chaos even before the outbreak of the cosmos.''

''Arceus began creating Pokémon to put everything in place. The first thing he did was to create Mew to take account of the universe, this one and Arceus are the Pokémon that accompanied the formation process of the cosmos.''

''Then he had to create Shaymin so that nature arise and to maintain balance. Arceus created Dialga, which in turn gave rise to time, and Palkia, which led to the space. Giratina created to control the death and, if necessary, act as mediator between Dialga and Palkia.''

''After that, it created Jirachi that put the stars on firmament. Once created light, thanks to Jirachi, immediatly Darkrai could be seen in Arceus' shadow. Arceus thought to give a mystic touch to the universe and created Cresselia, the first Pokémon with feelings. This created the moon and, thanks to the feelings, wanted some help and company, so it created the legendary trio formed by Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf and later the Clefairy. This legendary trio was later charged with providing living beings with feelings, like emotion, knowledge and will, basic features that represent each.
'''Welcome to the Pokémon Universe.'''''

That means Arceus created Mew, Shaymin, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Jirachi and Cresselia. Cresselia created Clefairy, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf. Darkrai was created by Arceus' shadow.

For people who knows portuguese:

''Arceus é considerado como o Pokémon Deus, criador do universo Pokémon.''

''Trata-se de um Pokémon lendário, da especie Alpha e de tipo Normal. No entanto, se possuir algumas das elemental plates pode transformar-se num dos 17 tipos de Pokémon. esta é a sua poderosa capacidade multi-tipo.''

''Reza a história de que Arceus nasceu de um ovo imerso no caos ainda antes de eclodir o cosmos.''

''Arceus começou a criar Pokémon para colocar tudo no seu lugar. A primeira coisa que fez foi criar Mew para que tomassse conta do universo, pelo que este último e Arceus são os Pokémon que acompanharam o processo de formação do cosmos.''

''Depois teve de criar Shaymin para que a natureza surgisse e para manter o equilibrio. Arceus criou Dialga, que por sua vez deu origem ao tempo, e Palkia, que deu origem ao espaço. Criou Giratina para que controlasse a morte e, se necessário, agisse como mediador entre Dialga e Palkia.''

''Posteriormente criou Jirachi que colocou as estrelas no firmamento. Uma vez criada a luz, graças a Jirachi, imediatamente foi possível ver Darkrai na sombra de Arceus. Arceus pensou dar ao universo um toque místico pelo que criou Cresselia, o primeiro Pokémon com sentimentos. Este criou a lua e, graças aos seu sentimentos, desejou ter ajuda e companhia, pelo que criou o trio lendário formado por Uxie, Mesprit e Azelf e posteriormente os Clefairy, este trio lendário ficou encarregue de mais tarde dotar os seres vivos de sentimentos, como a emoção, a sabedoria e a vontade, cracterísticas básicas que representam cada um dele.''
'''''Bem-vindo ao universo Pokémon.''''' {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
:Sounds like fanfiction.
:Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:08, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Well, it's not fanfiction because it's real. When I read it for the first time I was confused too, but... it also says how to receive Arceus and it's caracteristics:

Pokédex nr. 493
Specie: Alpha
Type: Normal
Ability: Multi-Type
High: 3,2 m
Weight: 320,0 kg
Level: 100
Experience points: 1.250.000
Object: Baya Magua (Magua Berry) {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
::Could you possibly show us a scan or pics of this pamphlet?
::Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:44, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:::I'm calling unofficial until GameFreak of Japan says something like this. "Giratina was created to control death"? If I'm nto mistaken it was confirmed to be antimatter some time ago. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 20:48, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

How can I Ulpoad pictures to Bulbapedia?

I knew about the control of antimatter but, I'm good in Particule Phisics, if Giratina controls Antimatter it must be made of antimatter and he couldn't come to our world or we to its.

--Sakas 18:26, 13 April 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Ok forget it.

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[[File:Third Part.jpg]]
:I don't think you understand the nature of our request to see scans/pics. We want to see the part that proves that it is officially endorsed by Nintendo.
:Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:04, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

Ok! These pics were taken with my DSi and, I don't know why, only three pics are jpeg, others are the symbol of Nintendo, Cover of the booklet and back cover. Thoses pics was, like the others, transfered for facebook and the format is png

I will try to convert them

Sakas 19:49, 14 April 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Ok I get it
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:I'm still doubtful of it. It's stated ''in the games'' that the lake guardians were made by Arceus, along with Dialga and Palkia (and Giratina, too, as Cynthia reveals). Nintendo knows their legends. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:52, 22 May 2010 (UTC)

So why did they created that story? It is real! Trust me! I know it seems weird but that's what is written there. I understand your position. You can ask Nintendo. And... where is stated ''in the games'' that they are a creation of Arceus?
Sakas 17:43, 25 May 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

well that means that Crescelia is a the trio master of the pixie trio, denouncing Arceus as their trio masters, that also means that the trio hatched from the same crescelia egg.--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 14:16, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

Probably

the only possible explanation is that nintendo wanted to release this as a surprise goodie to stir things up along with the figures, so they cancelled it in all over world but forgot potugal, so its a company mistake, although that thing revealed alot such as creation of darkrai, one can see the two having some slight resemblance only by the shape of the head (somewhat), and thus arceus and darkrai are somewhat of a duo, somewhat, and some what of a trio if a crescelia is considered, and if so this is the first time that a trio master is part of a trio, but i'm still sceptical, didnt anybody else get such a booklet in portugal??? {{unsigned|Nobody777}}

Yeah You're right! Why did Darkrai born in Arceus' shadow? Maybe Arceus is too powerful that even his shadow is able do create a Pokémon {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}

== Umm... C*CK PUNCH! ==

But seriously. Read this. There could be a subpage about Legendary Quads. Just for the Muskeeter group.--[[User talk:444Zekrom|444]][[User:444Zekrom|Z]][[Zekrom|ekrom]] 10:30, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

== Landros, master of the Raijin trio? ==

Has a higher base stat total, is encountered in a different way (and level), requires both the other members to be captured to be encountered... It is fairly different from the other 2, and it screams trio master for me. We need to get more information, but keep it in mind. [[User:Eriorguez|Eriorguez]] 17:24, 2 October 2010 (UTC)
:Done.--[[User talk:444Zekrom|444]][[User:444Zekrom|Z]][[Zekrom|ekrom]] 09:56, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

== My thoughts on Keldeo ==

I think that Keldeo should be the leader of the Musketeer group since it is an event Pokémon and requires the other three to make it learn the Sacred Sword (I think) move. —[[User:Zekasaur|♫Ze]][[User talk:Zekasaur|kas]][[Special:Contributions/Zekasaur|aur♫]] 11:39, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
:The problem is, it's not the leader. In fact, it's the opposite: Keldeo is the youngest of the group and was adopted by the other three. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 12:25, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
::You mean {{m|Sword of Mystery}}, but the Musketeers are definitely different than the other groups. --[[User:Venomoth|'''''V'''e№moth'']][[User talk:Venomoth| ♦]] 23:15, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Thanks, I was really confused. —[[User:Zekasaur|♫Ze]][[User talk:Zekasaur|kas]][[Special:Contributions/Zekasaur|aur♫]] 04:51, 1 December 2010 (UTC)
::::I agree with Zekasaur. Here is my quote from the Musketeer's page: "If, as we have noted, Keldeo is not truly part of the trio, and it is (semi) far apart from the others in the Pokedex, wouldn't Keldeo be qualified for Trio Master? This would also save us from the trio/musketeers/quartet dilemma." So, how about it? [[User:Mewtwo777|I am Darth Mewtwo... Fear me, and my team made entirely of Mewtwo!!!]] 18:37, 30 January 2011 (UTC)

== Kyurem ==

Seems to me it's probably meant to be the trio master, consider: It's the "Boundary pokemon," probably meaning the one who maintains balance between Reshiram and Zekrom and apparently the game creators made it the one that could use {{m|Cold Flare}} and {{m|Freeze Bolt}} (though apparently not officially), moves containing both types of the other two, they can't. Also it has higher HP. --—[[User:Venomoth|'''''V'''e№moth'']][[User talk:Venomoth| ♦]] 20:37, 21 December 2010 (UTC)
:It's too early to say. We'll have to wait for the third game or more info to come out first [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 20:49, 21 December 2010 (UTC)

== Lake Trio ==
Is it possible Cresselia is the master of the Lake Trio? As stated above, in the Real History section, Cresselia did (possibly) create the trio, and as quoted from Cresselia's page, "Cresselia's three main colors (pink, yellow and blue) are the same as the main colors of the Lake guardians." It seems they also used the same shades of the above colors. In addition, they are all Psychic type. [[User:Mewtwo777|I am Darth Mewtwo... Fear me, and my team made entirely of Mewtwo!!!]] 22:12, 31 January 2011 (UTC)
:Hello? I would like an answer. [[User:Mewtwo777|I am Darth Mewtwo... Fear me, and my team made entirely of Mewtwo!!!]] 04:18, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::Even if it is, there is not enough evidence that Cresselia is the Lake Trio's master. :/ --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 04:26, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

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== My Userpage ==

I was wondering if I could have my Userpage privileges back. I promise I won't edit it very much, and I'll contribute to Bulbapedia more!--[[User:Pokelova|''ポケモン恋人'']][[User talk:Pokelova|''(離す)'']][[Special:Contributions/Pokelova|''(貢献)'']] 23:24, 17 October 2009 (UTC)
:You have made a grand total of '''6''' mainspace edits since I revoked your userspace privileges on September 26th. Prove to me that you're going to edit the mainspace like you're saying you will, then I'll think about returning them on October 24th. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:20, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
::Can you please delete User:Pokelova/Anime Team Predictions? My userspace priviledges were taken away as I was making it, and I haven't got my priviledges back yet, so it has just been there, empty. I'd rather not have it if I can't edit it.--[[User:Pokelova|''ポケモン恋人'']][[User talk:Pokelova|''(離す)'']][[Special:Contributions/Pokelova|''(貢献)'']] 01:01, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:::Actually, you've been making a bit more effort in the mainspace recently. So, you can have your userspace privileges back. If you wish to go edit it, feel free. However, keep the {{bp|userspace policy}} in mind while doing so. If you still want it to be deleted, feel free to come and poke me again. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:25, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
::::Thanks Kogoro! I'll try to contribute more! And you can just delete it anyway. I don't really want it anyway.--[[User:Pokelova|''ポケモン恋人'']][[User talk:Pokelova|''(離す)'']][[Special:Contributions/Pokelova|''(貢献)'']] 01:37, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::Done. I also deleted the redirect, I don't think you want to keep a broken redirect. Right? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:05, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::: Darn, the computer won't let make my webpage. MAN, life's unfair D: [[User talk:Sporeo45]]

== Luis Felix ==

Wait! You said that you'll let me edit my userpage again (October 19 ,2009). {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
:Yeah, I also said I'd do that '''if''' you proved you understand Bulbapedia style. And you haven't made a single edit to the mainspace, let alone anywhere on Bulbapedia since the 10th. No can do, you're not getting your privileges back until you keep up your end. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:04, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

== Please ==

protect {{p|Bellsprout}}?? It seems it was missed. Or is it too late to matter? --[[User:Dion24|D i]] [[Special:Contributions/Dion24|o n]] [[User talk:Dion24|2 4]] 01:50, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
:Fixed, thanks for the heads up. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:53, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
::It's ok, i just noticed it while {{tt|patrolling|stalking}} the recent changes :D --[[User:Dion24|D i]] [[Special:Contributions/Dion24|o n]] [[User talk:Dion24|2 4]] 02:16, 7 November 2009 (UTC)

== The vandal ==

Shouldn't you hide the revisions where the vandal's undone? Because the username's not really hidden without hiding that. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 03:27, 13 November 2009 (UTC)
:No. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 03:34, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

== My Userpage ==

I edited that much because everyone has so beatiful userpages, and I have nothing. Can I get my edit privilegies back in 2009? Please.--[[User:Branfili|Branfili]] 07:52, 14 November 2009 (UTC)
:If you edit the mainspace enough, and prove to us that you're not going to make as many edits as you've already done on the last two occasions, you might get them back before the new year. Remember, there's a preview button for a reason, it's your friend, so use it. So, until then, keep adding good contributions to the mainspace, and you might get your {{bp|userspace policy|userspace}} privileges back before you know it. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 09:17, 14 November 2009 (UTC)

== From G012345. ==

I've stop my page already. But my editing you notice after you sent message to me is my saving of my last editing only... You should have a little complacency ^^ 
THX you very much.

---[[User:G012345|G012345]] 12:09, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

== Referee ==

Should there be a page for all the referees in the anime? We do have many files for them. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 21:51, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
:A {{u|ArcToraphim|user}} has actually created a list in her {{u|ArcToraphim/Sandbox|sandbox}} about this. If you want to try and sandbox a more encyclopedic list/article from the information there, or try and give {{tt|Arc a hand|Ask her permission, of course}} with getting the information in a more encyclopedic form, I don't see much of an issue with that. {{bp|administrators|We}} can look at it after it's been set up and possibly shift it over to the mainspace. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:02, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
::I knew I saw something of the sort. I thought I was hallucinating... or going crazy... maybe both. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:10, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

== User ==

This {{u|Mycow101|user}} and preview button. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:13, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

== About Projects ==

Can anyone start a project?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 02:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:Anyone can start a project, as long as they have staff approval to create it. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:22, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
::alright, is there directions on here to start one?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 02:32, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:::Ask an admin. Tell them what your project will cover. Also, we like it more when you don't repeat a question. You. Can. Create. A. Project. Just. Ask. Us. Those are the directions.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 02:42, 28 November 2009 (UTC)

== Hello ==

I never know how to ask if people would like to be friends on here. Would you like to be friends? [[User:Random Chaos|Random]] [[User talk:Random Chaos|Chaos]] [[User:Random Chaos/Sandbox|Was here]][http://werewolf-hero.deviantart.com/ ☃] 17:50, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
:Well, you really shouldn't be asking people if they want to be friends on Bulbapedia, {{bp|talk page}}s are meant for more serious things usually regarding edits & articles. If you want to go and make some friends, check out the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/index.php forums], they have a built-in friend system, and forums dedicated to all sorts of discussions. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:55, 7 December 2009 (UTC)

If you want to me friend on the forums. I just signed in as Chaos Werewolf. [[User:Random Chaos|Random]] [[User talk:Random Chaos|Chaos]] [[User:Random Chaos/Sandbox|Was here]][http://random-cerberus.deviantart.com/ ☃] 15:21, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

== DP160 and Snorlax ==

Apparently it belongs to someone named Yuta. It's been going around various discussion boards and was apparently on the script. Just letting you know so we can attempt to confirm and unprotect the page. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:36, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

== Pardon me ==

I didn't know about the userspace policy. I won't edit my page for a while. I'm sorry for any inconvenience. --[[User:JohtoAkima|JohtoAkima]] 03:02, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
:Thankyou for informing me of this policy also. I will refrain from making further edits until I have made some other contributions. Is there anything in particular that I can help with? Perhaps there's a place where I can find lists of things that currently need doing? --[[User:Ender Phoenix|Ender Phoenix]] 12:40, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
::You could check out the {{bp|open tasks}}, it has links to quite a few different areas that might help you find something to work on. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 12:42, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
:::Thanks, I'll have a look through and see if there's anything I can help with. --[[User:Ender Phoenix|Ender Phoenix]] 12:45, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

== Request ==

I know this'd be really annoying considering it's late into the game, but if you're not planning on continuing your LG game, can you help me with some research on the Trainers in the [[Rocket Warehouse]]? Specifically the movesets of the Rocket Admins, if you don't mind. Similarities to [[Apollo]] and [[Athena]]... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:35, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
:I've already finished everything related to the Sevii Islands, and such. All that I have left in {{tt|LeafGreen|and every other game, actually...}} is Pokédex completion. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:37, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
::Well, I meant restart, but apparently not. Thanks though. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:39, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
:::Ah, I see. Yeah, I don't reset my games. Despite not playing them too much anymore, I get a little too attached to the saves ^_^; Sorry bout that. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:41, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
::::It's alright. I know how it feels to lose the save files. I'll ask another user then. Any suggestions? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:43, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::I've been lucky so far, even my Gen I & II games still have their save files. As for suggestions, no idea who would have a copy of FRLG that would be able to help. Sorry ht. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:45, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
::::::It's ok. Thanks anyhow. Sorry to bother you. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:47, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

== Luis Felix ==
Do you wanted to know why I wanted to edit my userpage once again? I already had the rubrics for my userpage then it was still blocked after all. It doesn't matter to me if it is the userpage is my important. This is only a '''SINGLE SHOT'''. That means that I had only one shot to edit, no repeats. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
:When I can edit my userpage again if I keep working in the main space every 5:30 pm? Luis Felix Rileys 10:17, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
::{{bp|Userspace policy}}. Please, read it and understand it. Bulbapedia is '''not''' MySpace, Facebook, or any other social networking website. We're a Pokémon Encyclopedia. The reason people ''should'' become members of Bulbapedia is to help add content to our encyclopedic articles, not to just make a fancy page for themselves. I've told you before, until you make enough valuable contributions to the encyclopedic articles you will not get your userpage privileges back. There is no set time, it all depends on your actions. Also, your signature '''must''' link back to your userpage, or your talk page. Please go and fix that in your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]]. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:23, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:::How many contributions? Mine was 87. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
::::There is no set number. You need to prove that you wish to help the encyclopedia. This means no making new accounts, no coming to the staff continually asking for your userspace privileges back, and get working on making valuable edits that follow the {{bp|manual of style}} and the {{bp|style primer}}. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:29, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::I'm sorry. Do you have a friend code in IV Generation games? I learned that you are a great trainer. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
::::::If you wish to discuss non Bulbapedia matters, please do so on [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/ the forums] - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:35, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:It is fine what did I did to the article: [[Aaron (Elite Four)]]. Recruit '''Map Overworld Sprite'''. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
::They're not really needed, and should not go at the start of the into statement. Maybe we can find a place for them, but not right now. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 11:00, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:How about this one:
 
{| align=right border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align=center
| [[Image:DP_Ryou.png]]
| [[Image:AaronPlatinum.gif]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Aaron's sprite from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
|Aaron's sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
|- align=center
| [[Image:VSAaron.png]]
| [[Image:AaronOverworld.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Aaron's Challenge sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
|Aaron's map sprite
|}
Luis Felix Raileys 11:51, 15 January 2010 (UTC)

:I really observed your userpage but tell me how does the [show] and [hide] work?[[File:Ani389MS.png]][[User:Luis Felix|Luis Felix]][[User talk:Luis Felix|Appreciate Me]] 09:40, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
===Notice!===
I have many contributions for the main page. Can I edit my user page again?Luis Felix Raileys 10:12, 4 February 2010 (UTC)
:Fine. You have been attempting to help add content to mainspace pages. However, if you abuse the userspace again, you will lose it again. Indefinitely. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:32, 4 February 2010 (UTC)
::Do you know why I need your friend code in Generation IV Games...because I need your help to evolve my Rhydon into Rhyperior...Luis Felix Raileys 04:44, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

== {{u|Twinleafgirl}} ==

She has made numerous edits to her userpage over the regarded limit, and has continued to do so despite warnings from myself and {{u|Force Fire}}. Could you please strip her of her userspace privileges? Thank you. --[[User:Oz|'''オ''']][[User talk:Oz|'''ッ''']][[Special:Contributions/Oz|'''ズ''']] 12:47, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

==Its alright if you can't answer this==
I have read your userpage, and you said if I have any questions come to you. This is about the anime, and I dunno if you watch the anime or anything. If you don't know, that's fine, and I'll ask someone else (you were the last admin who edited something on my watchlist, which is why I'm asking you). In [[DP020]], Kirlia looks into the future to see where Hunter J is going. Is this consitered {{m|Future Sight}}? I don't think it is, because Future sight is an attack, not looking into the future. The Pokedex entries claim that Kirlia can look into the future, that is why I'm asking you. Is it one of Kirlia's abilities, or is it the move Future Sight. Again, if you do not know, I will ask another admin. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 22:09, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
:I poked some other staff members for opinions on it. Unless Kirlia's trainer, or someone else, said it was Future Sight it would be best not to assume that it's the move in question. If you want another opinion on it, I'd suggest asking the Anime Project leader {{u|Kenji-girl}}. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 22:20, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
::Okay, thanks. The trainer did not say future sight, but the article said it was (although the person who put it down makes some mistakes), so it confused me a bit. Thanks for answering. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 22:24, 19 January 2010 (UTC)

==Just a little help please==
How do you make separate pages on a Userspace?
[[User:Pikawitchu|Pikawitchu]] 21:20, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
# Go to your userpage.
# Add <code>/</code> and whatever you want the title to be for your subpage in the URL bar of your browser. (So, if I wanted a predictions page, I would add <code>/predictions</code> or something like that)
# Hit enter, then create the page. Just remember the {{bp|userspace policy}}, and don't edit it too much. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 23:19, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
Thanks, also I noticed that some of the japanese romaji translations end a consanant, which i thought was imossible unless it was a (nasal)n. For example: Numels romaji was donmel but my translation of the katakana was donmeru. Why is the romaji like that?[[User:Pikawitchu|Pikawitchu]] 20:42, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
:It's due to technical limitations of the language- technically they don't have an "l" sound, so they use the closest next thing. It's also what's trademarked, so.. yeah. ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 20:50, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
Kogoro you have alot of templates under your name, how is that possible? Did you make them yourself? If you did, do other people use them?[[User:Pikawitchu|Pikawitchu]] 21:13, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, I have a few userspace templates. I made most of them myself, had some assistance on a few as well. If you check the [[Special:WhatLinksHere|What Links Here]] page, you can see every page they're used & linked on. Some are used by other users, with permission. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:32, 4 February 2010 (UTC)

== Zoroark Articles!, if you need :) ==

Hi Kog, looks like you have protected the Zorua, Zoroark articles. Anyway, I have created these two articles on Zorua and Zoroark on my userspace. Can you please check them out? Are they fine to be moved as official articles. If someone have already created the article then its okay, otherwise you can use these two. They are super stub but they can be expanded when the more info will be revealed. Thank you. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 18:37, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
:{{u|Quagbert}} already beat you to them, {{p|Zorua|here}} and {{p|Zoroark|here}}. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:41, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, that's okay. OMG !!! Quag's article is looking damn awesome. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 02:28, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

== Zorockhead ==

WHY'D YOU PROTECT THOSE PAGES I WANTED TO MAKE AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE NEW POKEYMANS WAAAAH

I jest, I jest. Also, Echy boy called and says to say that he'll be on in about three or so hours to celebrate the arrival of Gen V's Lucario and possibly mainspacing what we have for any articles. Just giving you a heads up. --'''[[User:Darkeiya|Darkeiya]]''' ''[[User talk:Darkeiya|talk to me!]]'' 20:31, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

== DP167 is Protected? ==

Hey Kog, may I know the reason for the protection lock on DP167? I am curious because I usually create episode articles and just in case if it will be revealed then me or any other user will try to edit it. Was there any dispute over it? --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 12:43, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
:Seeing as {{u|Kenji-girl}} protected it, I don't know her exact reason for the protection. However, since a user did attempt to create the page in a very {{tt|odd manner|Please don't ask, it's far too strange to even attempt explaining.}}, that may have something to do with it. If you want the exact reason, you'll need to ask the administrator that added the protection. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 12:51, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, okay. I will ask KG about it. Anyway, thanks for the info. {{unsigned|Adyniz}}

== About Gen II's Goldenrod map ==

I've only noticed that it was reverted back a few minutes ago, when I visited the page again. I want to ask the reason for such action. Since the image I uploaded was from {{tt|the English version of Crystal|yes, I used CrysMap and an US Crystal you-know-what}}, the only reason I can see for the reversion being made is that the PCC is shown. However, we should get a map from a Japanese version instead of blatantly showing an hacked English map. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 17:17, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

== Luis Felix, again ==

Do you wanted to know why I wanted to edit my userpage once again? I already had the rubrics for my userpage then it was still blocked after all. It doesn't matter to me if it is the userpage is my important. This is only a '''SINGLE SHOT'''. That means that I had only one shot to edit, no repeats. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}

When I can edit my userpage again if I keep working in the main space every 5:30 pm? {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}

:I moved Luis Felix new comments here. Sorry about the rollback. He just went and changed all his unsigned sigs with another sig with a PICTURE in it... Plus he deleted other comments. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 09:39, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks ==
For fixing the red links. :-) [[User:ShinyGlaceon|ShinyGlaceon]] 17:44, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

== I'm Confused ==

Is there a reason why you deleted DP167 (I'm sorry I don't understand Bulbapedia Lingo with the whole golden slowpoke, while I could infer that someone made two of them, and one was just too slow, the fact remains that there is at this time no DP167 page, 5:37 Mountain time) but anyway why did you delete it when the official TV Tokyo website confirmed it? --[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 12:38, 19 February 2010 (UTC)
:I think you are not aware of that full mess. Actually, a user (unknown) tried to create [[DP167]] with some totally FAKE info and at that time the episode wasn't revealed yet. That's why kogoro deleted it and it was almost 1 week ago not today and tv tokyo revealed the episode today not last week. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 13:01, 19 February 2010 (UTC)
:: Oh sorry I didn't really think to look at the date Kogoro deleted DP167, I just thought it was recent given all the new information, Never mind then.--[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 13:12, 19 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Its okay. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 13:25, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

== Kogoro, do you speak Japanese? ==

Just wondering, and if you do, can you help with something?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 03:39, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
:Nope, I do not. Sorry. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 03:50, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
::It's alright, umm do you know any of the admins that speak it?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 03:52, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Ume's not an admin but she speaks it, as does Mr. Bossman Archaic... don't bug them too much unless it's really urgent. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:57, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
::::Well, it can wait, and it's not urgent. Just want to get something straight. Thanks anyways Kogoro.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 04:01, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks! ==

'''Hi! Thanks for the advice!''' 
I'm learning a lot here, that's why it was taking me a while to edit my page. 
I'll leave it there for now, as you suggested, and try to help whenever possible. =) 
*''~Thanks again!!'' --[[User: SaitoFX|SaitoFX]]--04:12, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

== soz ==
didn't see that it was on a userspace... and I'm new, but that isn't an excuse :P [[User:Neobenedict|Neobenedict]] 19:41, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

== Demo? ==

What demo? I think that the guy simply made that up. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:05, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
:[[Talk:Eusine#HG/SS trainer class|It was mentioned here.]] I haven't seen any demo myself, but that could be easily due to TPCi rarely releasing events/specials in Canada. Needless to say, we'll be looking into the claimed demo to see if it's true. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:20, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
:: Apparently a demo was shown off at the Nintendo Media Summit,[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiKzP7-h62E this video] must be what that user was referring to. [[User:Trainer-c|Trainer-c]] 02:30, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

==Hi==
Hi, I think someone was vandalizing the Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur pages. I reverted the edits, and I thought I should let you know. I was going to tell TTE, but he protected his talk page. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 02:12, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
:Also, I think that you should keep an eye on Webrider360 as well. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 02:55, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

==Hello, Kogoro==
We received your warning pertaining to the editing of our userpage, and we were wondering just how frequently/extensive edits would be before they would become burdening to the server or considered "Heavy editing", thank you very much; --[[User:Survive Group|Survive Group]] 18:38, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:Well, try to use '''Show Preview''' ''button'' instead of saving the page. 3 userpage edits (max) are enough for a single day or server will start to react oddly. So, its better to preview your edits and check that is it working fine or not. Previewing the page won't count as an edit so you can preview it as many times as you want. If you have any more questions then feel free to ask. Thank you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 18:44, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
::Thanks for the clarification, I do have another question, one day I made a rather minor edit on the userpage, consisting only of deleting the names of 3 Pokémon and their ♀/♂ sym. (all done within saving the page twice) and I received a warning for editing too much-- It confused me quite a bit because I didn't think it would led to any sort of conflict. After you had given me an understanding of the maximum amount of edits, I feel that being contacted for over-editing such a small portion of the userpage was unfair; could you please explain why this may have happened? Please forgive me if it sounds like I am complaining, I am just confused. --[[User:Survive Group|Survive Group]] 19:00, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:::No problem. Well, I didn't know that. Getting a warning on just two userpage edits doesn't sound fair (NOTE: An edit is an edit, whether its small or of large size). I think the user must have warned you mistakenly because usually we don't warn people on just 2 userpage edits. We will try to take care of this thing in the future :) ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 19:07, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
::::There is nothing requiring looking into. There was no warning given for only 3 edits. Please note, that all edits (especially userspace edits) are counted via UTC time and not each user's specific timezone. This is one of the major reasons for the UTC clock that appears above every single page. If you look at the timestamps on your talk page, Survive Group, you will see both warnings were given on February 19th for edits made during February 19th UTC. I will also post the history of your userpage, pleas note that all times are in UTC:
::::# 19:33, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (2,566 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::# 19:32, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (2,566 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::# 18:32, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) m (968 bytes) (→GREY | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 18:32, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (968 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::# 02:04, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (848 bytes) (→BRONZE | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 02:01, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (841 bytes) (→GREY | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 01:49, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (829 bytes) (→GREY | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 01:48, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (820 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::To Adyniz, I must ask you not to reply to messages specifically asking an administrator for clarification. Your messages, especially in this case, appear as if you are acting as an administrator yourself, which you are not. While I appreciate you taking your own time to assist other users, you should not speak as if it is on behalf of me, or the administration. Thanks. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 19:27, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:::::Oh, I am extremely sorry. I really didn't meant that, I was just trying to help him. Sorry for the trouble, I will try to stay away from these type of questions in the future. Again, my apologies to you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 02:29, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::::::I beg your pardon, Kogoro, but if Adyniz's answers were not legitimate, could you please answer my first question? ("We received your warning pertaining to the editing of our userpage, and we were wondering just how frequently/extensive edits would be before they would become burdening to the server or considered "Heavy editing", thank you very much") --[[User:Survive Group|Survive Group]] 19:05, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Adyniz's answers were generally accurate regarding the {{bp|userspace policy}}. Editors ''shouldn't'' need to make more than 3-4 userspace edits within the span of {{tt|one day|UTC time}}, users also shouldn't reach 3-4 userspace edits on a {{tt|regular basis|day after day, basically}}. Warnings are generally given if a user makes 5+ (Often editors will be lenient and wait until 6 edits, unless the earlier 5 were done in a {{tt|very short|Less than an hour or two}} time span.) or, if a user is predominantly only editing their userspace. Since Bulbapedia is an encyclopedia, we do want to see our users working more on the content pages than their own personal pages, plus that constant userspace edits does negatively impact on the server. Sorry for the lateness of this reply. If you have any other questions, feel free to give me a shout. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 15:52, 24 March 2010 (UTC)

== Report! ==

Hey Kog, there is user named '''Koyor''' and he is editing his userspace page too much. I [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Koyor#STOP. warned] him thrice but he is not ready to listen at all. I think you can stop [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Koyor&action=history him]. Thank you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 19:10, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

== Dear Kogoro, ==

Hey. I have a spare half hour or so and was wondering if there's anything you can use my help with during the lockdown. And I can't get on AIM right now, so don't bother asking. :P But yeah... I don't have my HGSS yet, but if there's anything you'd like me to do, let me know. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 19:22, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
:Dear Kogoro. I herd today was your unbirthday, so I bringed you a present. If you don't like it, pass it along to TTE or Evan or the tech or someone. I'll lay money on it being their unbirthdays too. [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Vhayes1992#File:Pokeathlon_logo.png] Much love and happiness for this very ordinary day of the year. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:03, 24 March 2010 (UTC)

==User problem==
I am having some problems with {{u|Kash}} who is editing his userpage even after I sent a warning about that and that this User also vandalized and then undid that edit on another users' page. Currently seeing no constructive edits either. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 16:38, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

== Vandalism Alert! ==

Hey Kog, a user named [[User_talk:GrandFestivalFan|GrandFestivalFan]] is continuously + heavily vandalizing the articles. I warned him twice but he is not ready to listen. Please block him or anything else which you think is right to do. Thank you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:19, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

:Also thank you for dealing with RaiderZX since he clearly ignored my warning. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 20:08, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

== User Creation Log ==

I was looking over the [[Special:Log/newusers|User Creation log]] and see that it said some user created another user account. ("Iwinmore created new account Iwinmore1") Any idea what that is about? Thanks. –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 09:34, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

== About that Wild Starter Pokémon Page... ==

I completely agree that it doesn't need it's own article, but perhaps we could find somewhere else to place the information, perhaps on the [[Starter Pokémon]] article? Just a suggestion, as I think the information should be kept. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 09:57, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
:The information ''is'' already on that very page, if you look closely enough. That's the very reason the "Wild starter pokémon" page was deleted as quickly as it was, both times. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:50, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

== Another User Account ==

It looks like someone else may have (accidentally?) created another user account (Goldvsash created new account User:Legendary pokemon master) which can be seen again over on the [[Special:Log/newusers|User Creation log]]. Thanks. –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 14:43, 24 April 2010 (UTC)

==Project Movies==

Could we use this maybe? [[User:Totojo158|''toto'']][[User talk:Totojo158|Rulz]]''' 00:05, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
:The movies are part of [[Bulbapedia:Project Anime|Project Anime]]. [[User:Takharii|<sc>Takharii</sc>]] '''~''' [[User talk:Takharii|<sc>Talk!</sc>]] 00:08, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

==Wait, Was it this?==
Oh, this is my question: What if I wanted to study wikicode on other userpages without changing or saving them? Would that be fine? Also, is there a limit on how many sub-userpages a user is able to make in, lets say, a 12-hour period? If so, g'va me an a hollerin'!(heh-heh-heh.) '''RockSmashGuy ~ [[User:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°My Graffiti°°</sc>]] | [[User talk:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°Harass me°°</sc>]]''' 05:57, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
:Oh, and I forgot this as well: Are users permitted to remove old messages from their own talk page? '''RockSmashGuy ~ [[User:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°My Graffiti°°</sc>]] | [[User talk:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°Harass me°°</sc>]]''' 06:02, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
::Yes, you may view other people's source coding. You may make three userpage edits per 24-hour period (see [[Bulbapedia:Userspace policy]]). You may never delete a comment on a talk page (see [[Bulbapedia:Talk page|Bulbapedia:Talk page policy]]). These policies are linked on the welcome on your talk page. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:31, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Well, are you allowed to delete your welcome message that you receive as a brand-new user? If not right away, after how long of a period of time? '''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''[[User:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°My Graffiti°°</sc>]]''' | '''[[User talk:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°Harass me°°</sc>]]''' 17:11, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
::::No, you are '''not''' allowed to remove the welcome from your talk page. If you want a clean talk page, your only option is to {{bp|Talk page#Deleting comments and archiving|archive}} your current one. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:18, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

== HOW do you do it? ==

<code>Hey Kogoro, I've got a basic idea in my head on coloring text on my userspace, but I want to know how to make it a complete theme for it—like you have, with a background. Are you permitted to tell me how you do it? If so, please tell me. I just want my userspace to look spiffy... Plus I follow the userspace policy perfect as of the date on my sig (hopefully long past that date <nowiki>;]</nowiki> ). </code> —'''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''[[User:RockSmashGuy|°°My Graffiti°°]]''' | '''[[User talk:RockSmashGuy|°°Harass me°°]] 17:28, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
:There's not a whole lot to it, just normal table codes placed on a sub-page for ease of use. Of course, the code is left opened to work properly (no <nowiki>|}</nowiki>s at the end.) Just remember to preview what you work on until it looks like what you want, then try it out. And always keep the userspace policy in mind.
:If you need to, you can also take a look at {{u|Kogoro/Template|my template}} for some code. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:01, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
::<s>↓That's not me; I don't know who did it, as they left no sig.</s> I want to archive my talk page. Do I need to create the Archive before moving it, or is it automatically made? —'''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''[[User:RockSmashGuy|°°My Graffiti°°]]''' | '''[[User talk:RockSmashGuy|°°Harass me°°]]</s> 17:49, 5 May 2010 (UTC)''' <code>see (my refs1) in this secton ;)</code>
:::As the talk page policy you were linked to shows, just move the talk page to a title like "<code>User talk:RockSmashGuy/Archive 1</code>" then, replace the redirect that is automatically placed on your main talk page with a simple link to your archive. Then your new, fresh talk page is ready for new messages.
:::I know it wasn't you. Moved their comment to a different section, like it should be. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:01, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
::::<code>(my refs1)</code> Thanx. —'''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''''signed'' comment by [[User:RockSmashGuy]]
:::::Thank you, thank you. Your politeness is refreshing, unlike some ''other'' admins I know. —'''[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]]''' ←(like it?) 14:58, 6 May 2010 (UTC)

==Question==
Who is the administrators of this website? {{u|Slipknot Darkrai}} 13:41, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
:I would suggest checking the pages listed on the {{bp|staff}} page. You will find convenient lists of the members in each staff group. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:01, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

==Another Question==
Well, I would like to know where exactly you got the image for the sixth fact down under the 'About Me' section of your 'Information' side-block. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to... I'm just curious as I have the same picture for my userpic on the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/ forums]. Also, that image is quite difficult to find on the Google Image search engine, so I'm checking to see if you got the image from me ;). Thanks. —'''[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy's]][[User:RockSmashGuy/Archive|Archive]]And[[User:RockSmashGuy/Template1|Template]]''' 22:13, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
:According to the Archives, [[a:File:May Dawn.jpg|that picture]] was uploaded by Haruka uzumaki on the 16th of October 2007. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 22:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

== StrungYellow ==

Definitely not my place to say here, but I couldn't help myself. I was under the impression that for acts of vandalism, users were given warnings, not indefinitely blocked after the first two offenses. Was I wrong? Again, I know it isn't my place to say, I just wanted to know the reasoning behind this. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 11:01, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:There's differences in vandalism. Accidental vandalism, where a user has their facts wrong, but continually insists they're right. And then there's blatant vandalism where they're not even attempting to assist Bulbapedia. I'm sure you can tell by the history of {{p|Bidoof}}, which style of vandalism that StrungYellow was doing.
:Users causing the second form of vandalism aren't welcome on Bulbapedia. Also, we feel that the time of our editors is invaluable, and we would much rather let them use that time to help Bulbapedia grow, instead of having to revert vandalism that could have been avoided. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 23:58, 15 May 2010 (UTC)

== steward ==

Hey, I was looking in the User group list and I saw a group named "steward". What is a group named steward doing there if its not only empty, it also was there before the user group change. It just doesn't make any sense at all to me. It having 1: an improper title; 2: no users in the group; and 3: was still there before and after the new user group implement. Got anything on it? Also, on the side, I was wondering how exactly new user groups are created; as I have a [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/wiki/Main_Page wiki] of my own and I want more [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/wiki/ChariMedia:Editorial_board usergroups], too. Additionally, hoping this isn't too dragged out, how do you a 20-year-old girl, MAGNEDETH, a 23-year-old guy, and Archaic, a 25-year-old guy, all fall into the category of "Pokémon Super fans" at such a past-time age!? —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 03:52, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:Excuse you. How old do you think the people who ''make'' the Pokemon games are? Surely you don't expect that games are made by 12-year-olds, simply because that's the "appropriate age" to be playing them? I am sick and tired of people accusing people over the age of 17 as being "too old" for video games - "E for everyone" doesn't cut off at a specific age.
:I'm 23 years old and I'm proud to be designing games for people of all ages to enjoy. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 04:07, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Look, I'm not trying to insult you, so get a grip on your temper; I was just wondering. If you really wanna tell someone off, go say what you just said on MAGNEDETH's talk page, he'd block you for that kind of behavior; he's no joke. Any of you got any ideas on the creation of new usergroups? If not you, tell me if you know someone that does <code>:</code>). Oh, and by the way, you said you were <code>"sick and tired"</code> of people discriminating against your age and position. That would make no sense at all unless there were other people besides me who said something that you misinterpreted in the first place. Thank you, and have a wonderful 4:00 UTC in the morning. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 04:20, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Why would I even want to say that to Deth? And he wouldn't block me, we're like best buds omg bbfs4lyf rofl. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 04:33, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::Steward is a special usergroup for the triwiki system, that allows users power on all the wikis. It's hidden away in the global groups function, which you can't see, but basically it's for Archaic and BMG execs.
::As for the age of many members of the fandom, think of it this way: we played the games that were designed for us, and we don't feel the need to stop playing them because of something as arbitrary as age. I've played Pokémon since 1999, when I was 11 years old, and even now, at 22, I find the Pokémon games a fun thing to do to pass time. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:14, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::Yep, and all you guys focus on is the negative crap. Nice examples to other users, especially when an admin's setting a bad example. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 04:24, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

==Hey, there...==
Well, I technically don't have to give credit to a format that I've seen at least 6 other users with when I'm the only one you seem to want to give credit to you for(1. the userbox); however I do admit that the main frame in some of our pages came from the idea of your userspace, and our board will most likely agree on giving you credit on that even if you don't join. If you truly want credit for #1, join the [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/ wiki], and we'll think about giving credit for it <code>:</code>). Oh, and another thing: Archaic's got black hair, no beard, and a girlfriend/wife, as I took the lint trail to his Facebook. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 04:24, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:Was that meant to be some kind of lame threat? No shit that's me sherlock, there's only a story on Bulbanews about my engagement with pics of us both. I've made no attempts to hide who I am, and my full name has been published on here multiple times. Fuck, my full name is even on the Encyclopaedia Dramatic page about us. --[[User:Archaic|Archaic]] 23:57, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:Technically, yes, you do. You might find it to be a very good idea to check out our {{bp|userspace policy}} as well as our [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ content license.] If you choose not to give attribution to the content you have blatantly lifted off of Bulbapedia, you are infringing on our copyrights. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to revoke your permission to use my template on Bulbapedia as well. Thanks for your understanding, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 00:35, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
::I significantly changed the uncredited templates, if you bothered to look. Also, we're using differently-themed color templates, being orange instead of green; with the <code>"-moz-"</code> removed from the <code>"border-radius"</code> in all of the boxes and tables. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 02:09, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
:::There's still that basis. Where did you get the template from? Kogoro. {{wp|Case Closed}}. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 02:11, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
:::So one user is inspired by Bulbapedia and decides to go off and start a wiki of his own, and he gets a ''"Hey! We want credit! We want credit!"'' from the site that gave him a basic idea and inspiration; now does anyone here think that I truly want to put out Archaic's business? Does anyone truly think that I would want to "harass" other users? Now just because I got serious with my conversing or had a "tone" doesn't mean that I was harassing the person I was talking to; that's just plain retarded if that was harassing. Your mom raises her voice because you didn't answer her: now ''is that called harassment''? Your own mother yelling to you across the hall being a crime? No. Just No. Plain and simple. All of you people are attracting the wrong crowd; you're attracting a crowd more suited for your forums, or better yet, my [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/wiki/Main_Page wiki], a place without limits on Userspace edits; a place where helping out the Pokémon encyclopedia '''is not''' a requirement; and a place where free chat is allowed and encouraged. Yes, we have rules, too; that are also based off of Bulbapedia's, yet ''another'' inspiration from this awesome wiki you have here, Archaic <code>:</code>). I like having a community, where if a user wants to try out a couple hours of monitored time being an EB member, he or she can do that if there are open spot candidates. You guys are an '''excellent''' source of knowledge, a great place to study facts about Pokémon, a place where the administrative group has things under control. I just sometimes get sick of the green, if you know what I mean <code>;</code>) (a real a-hole would've taken that literally and made fun of me with it). I just don't feel welcome here anymore like I used to... If you really hate me, you might be planning to deactivate my account soon, but I'll be there if there's a problem in need of fixing. Thank you so much, all you people that do what you do best: Using your Poké-knowledge to let other people know what you know, about Pokémon. I understand you guys played Red and Blue when you were 12, and well, adolescent kids like me just can't cut it like you can with you being there from the start and us picking up around the release of Emerald. Hope your wiki's complete one day, and thanks to Trom, Kogoro, and MAGNEDETH, too. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 09:16, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Hi RockSmashGuy. Kogoro got this message just as she was heading to bed and asked me to reply{{tt|.|then other stuff got in the way but hey, i'm here before she is}}
::::I'd like to start by saying I fully advocate and support you running your own wiki. Any competition is good competition, IMO, and your wiki seems to be coming along nicely with the new staff members you've found. Good job. The problem remains that you don't seem to understand Bulbapedia's copyright license, which is linked above and at the bottom of every single page. If it's a case of TL;DR, then basically every time you take something from or base something off of what you found on Bulbapedia, you need to state that on the page in question. We aren't trying to make a big deal out of this, we're just asking that you respect the time and effort that the extended Bulbapedia community has put into this place. We aren't trying to claim credit for credit's sake, but if you're deliberately and openly taking Bulbapedia's content (even modifying it - please read the license) then you need to say that. That's just the way it works. You'll note that [[Template:WikipediaBased|we do this when we base our content on stuff from Wikipedia]], so please meet the standard here. Thank you. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:52, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

==Sorry==
Sorry about the Ndex thing but the bigger issue is to prevent in the future of anyone getting it mixed up for the newdex to avoid repeating this incident, but regardless I believe it is best to do the right thing. Seriously if the Ndex is too confusing it could always be called the NaDex for the National Dex or NeDex for New Pokédex though I am aware that will never happen at this point. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:59, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
:Hi Tyler. NDex is, was and always should be National Dex. When I gave you permission to edit that page last night, I thought you were going to fix all the numbers. I didn't realize that you'd changed Bulbapedia definitions. A change that big should always be run through staff. Ask for permission before you do anything stupidly drastic, next time.
:I admit my mind wasn't fully on the job when I unprotected that page, which is why I let you do... whatever you did. Your original message didn't make a hell of a lot of sense to me, and the conversation on the talk page was about fixing the numbers, so that's what I thought you were going to do (and your comments in that section made no sense either).
:TL;DR? You confused the hell out of me and NDex means National Dex. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:28, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

::Nice work on criticizing me when it was all an accident, which made me feel upset, and vowing that I had to come up with an idea to make it simple to leave a message for people to read so this confusion incident never happens again. {{unsigned|Tyler53841}}

== [[User:Beligaronia/Proposed amendment to talk page policy‎|Proposed amendment to talk page policy‎]] ==

Hello, I have written the first draft of an amendment to the Talk page policy. If you wouldn't mind giving your opinion that would be greatly appreciated. In essence it recommends that sections headings on talk pages should always clearly relate to the topic under discussion. If you could also pass this along to the other members of the editorial board that would be most helpful.

I look forward to your comments and criticisms, and welcome any suggestions for revisions to the proposed policy. Thank you for your time.--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 02:17, 22 May 2010 (UTC)
:Bump. No, I'm not coming on AIM. Bump bumpity bump bump. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:23, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

==Use of Two Accounts==
{{u|XSushix}} and {{u|VaporeonLove2}}. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 16:14, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
:Made a second request. They may not have answered you, since you're not Bulbapedia staff. Anyway, if they don't answer within a week, I'll make a {{m|Judgement}} call on it. Thanks for the heads up. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:53, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

==Please==
Hi, Infernape-007 here. Despite my joining date, this is atually the first time I used this account. I sarted being interested in pokemon in late 2007 when I got my first DS and Pokemon Diamond. I since played all the pokemon games realeased since, except for explorers of the sky. My favourite pokemon is Infernape. I want to know two things:
1: Why did you delete my BunnyPip shipping page? What did I do wrong and how do I fix it?
2: What do I have to do to create my own user file? {{unsigned|Infernape-007}}
:Why did I delete that page?
:#It was misnamed, shipping pages belong in the shipping namespace. So, the title should have been '''''Shipping:BunnyPipShipping'''''
:#It was not notable. We have rather strict notability policies, especially regarding fanon such as shippings. Dawn's Piplup & Buneary do not meet the notability requirements.
:How do you fix it? You really can't. Even if you name it properly, it still will not meet notability, so it will just be re-deleted. Now, for that second question, I assume you mean how do you make a userpage? Well, first go {{u|Infernape-007|here}} and try to edit the page it sends you to. If it works, then you can make your page however you feel, as long as it's within the {{bp|userspace policy}}. If it doesn't work, then you don't meet the requirements to make a userpage yet. All you can do is continue contributing to Bulbapedia, and eventually you will be able to make a userpage - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:28, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

===Sorry,but...?===
Infernape-007 again. I'm able to make my own page, but how do I create the sidebar describing my gender and favourites and that? Could you give me a link that might help as I already tried that page tourial thing, or better yet, a link for an offical blank Bulbapedia page. Also, how do I create my own pokémon sprite? PLEASE, I REALLY NEED HELP!?!
{{u|Infernape-007}}
:Well, what I am using is nothing more than stylized wikitable code. If you don't know how to do that, I suggest {{bp|usertags|the informational page regarding usertags}}. It won't be flashy, but it will get you a basic box that you can put that information in as you wish. In the case of sprites, use an image editing program and have fun. Also, when you leave a comment on a talk page, only sign with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) not anything else. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:19, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

O.K., I'm aware that I might be annoying you with these questions, but I promise after this that I wouldn't ask again unless it's serious.Here's the list:
#How EXACTLY do you create a personalised sprite? could you give me a link?
#How do you create the background colour? Again, a link would be good.
#How do you get all those images for your user tags? again,link please!
Thanks! [[User:Infernape-007|Infernape-007]] 18:59, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
:Well then, lets try and go through these,
:#For the easiest way, and fastest results: Using an image editor, like MS Paint, take an official sprite and modify it. There is no link, I can really offer you, it's just sprite editing.
:#I would suggest looking up some wikicoding tutorials [[mw:Main page|here]].
:#I have to, once again, send you to {{bp|usertags|the informational page regarding usertags}}. It has a link to the main usertag category, which will get you to the mass of usertags that we have to offer. Many of them include instructions on how to show different images, and even change their colors.
:I think that's everything, right? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 19:10, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

==Please....==
I didn't do anything wrong other than the subpages. Next time, It will never happen again. I only made 4 edits, not 7 according to administrator Jello. I stopped at 1:18 and the same Administrator told me to stop at 1:24 and I actually didn't do anything after that. Check the history page for proof. Surprise, huh? So give me back my account please. [[User:Dialgafan1|Dialgafan1]] 21:26, 7 July 2010 (UTC)
:Actually, you did do something wrong. You '''did''' make ''seven'' edits, I had to delete ''three'' of them since you made the pages in another username's userspace. It doesn't matter if you stopped at 1:18, you violated the {{bp|userspace policy}}, again, mere hours after getting your userspace privileges back. Your privileges are revoked, '''indefinitely''', until the administration can be certain that you actually have learned your lesson. Until then, I suggest these to you:
:#Work in the mainspace, prove that you understand that Bulbapedia is an Encyclopedia, not a Social Networking website.
:#Don't ask staff members if you will be allowed to edit your page again.
:Now please, stop complaining about being rightfully reprimanded for your improper actions. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 21:38, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

==Why==
Why did you remove the Gen 4 glitch I added? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 02:32, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

== Bel ==

"бял" is "bial", "byal", or "bjal", depending on which romanization system you use, but it is ''never'' "bel". "бел", however, is always transcribed as "bel".

Sources:

* http://guru.hit.bg/ for "bial"
* http://www.ismanov.com/Projects/CyrLatConverter/index.php for "byal"
* http://www.uni-bonn.de/~manfear/cyrlatencoder.php for "bjal"
--[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 01:36, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

== Mijumaru menusprite ==

You're probably aware of the recent update to the Japanese Black and White page. In particular I'd like to direct your attention to the section which details Black and White's IR connectivity: [http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/series/bw/#/connection/connection06.html] As far as I'm aware this is the first screenshot we've seen of any Gen V menusprites. I bring up the Mijumaru sprite specifically because it's the only one in the screenshot we can assign to a ndex number as of right now. I got the screenshot directly from the site and pulled out the Mijumaru sprite as best as I could, and I tried to make it as visually consistent as possible with the site's existing Gen IV menusprites. I'll be the first to admit that somebody else could probably do a better job than I did, but as of right now 500MS.png does not exist on this site, so I did the best that I could and uploaded it to photobucket, because you locked down editing on the Archives. I present here for your approval the 500MS.png that I did my best to pull directly from an official site: [http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac303/HoopyHobo/BWSprites/500MS.png] I would very much like to see it uploaded to the archives, but ultimately you're free to do whatever you want with it, particularly if you feel it's not up to Bulbapedia's standards. [[User:Drapion|Drapion]] 06:31, 17 July 2010 (UTC)

== [[Route 1]] ==

Why did you revert my edit? You gave absolutely no explanation. --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 02:26, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:Check the revision history sometime:
::18:55, July 13, 2010 Maverick Nate (Talk | contribs) m (12,829 bytes) '''(Protected "Route 1": Speculation crackdown, also, these are just like episodes ([move=sysop] (indefinite)))'''
:We're not moving any routes yet, not to mention practically nothing is known about Isshu's Route 1. Don't take naming conventions into your own hands, that's a matter for the Editorial Board to decide. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:35, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::This is why Bulbapedia should adopt ''some'' of Wikipedia's editorial practices, specifically that admins are required to follow community consensus rather than making their own "consensus". --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 02:38, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::We're not going to adopt Wikipedia's practices. They don't work here, as our demographic is entirely different from that of Wikipedia. Also, can you provide a link to this "community consensus" you're claiming? Also, as that page was move protected, you were circumventing an article's protection. That is a blockable offense here, and on almost every wiki I've ever seen. You do know that, right? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:44, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::::Also here they like to keep speculation in their articles[citation needed], this is definitely not a place that adopts Wikipedia's practices. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 03:33, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::::Seriously felinoel, it's almost certain that Tsutarja is 494 and Mijumaru is 500. Stop bringing it up. And I agree with Kogoro. Shiny Noctowl, we shouldn't move the page yet. I'm sure most of the community would be willing to wait for more info to move the pages anyway.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 04:13, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::::::You implicate yourself in your statement, "almost certain" is not completely certain and therefore is speculation. Because of that implication I would like to change what I said from, "like" to, "strongly desire"
::::::lol at the citation needed though, for anyone actually wanting to know the citation just look at what Pokelova said [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 04:25, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I'm sorry, I don't believe that Pokelova's message qualifies as a {{wp|Wikipedia:RS|reliable source}}. Could you please cite your speculation with reliable sources, and refrain from using {{wp|Wikipedia:OR|original research}}. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 04:33, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::::::::You can't infer from Pokelova's comment that I am talking about this wiki's refusal to '''''only''''' assign pokemon that have their actual number in the National Dex officially stated, a number in the National Dex?
::::::::See the conversation [[Talk:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_by_National_Pok%C3%A9dex_number#Click_here|here]] then, and consider the citation cited. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 05:44, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

==I'm Tired==
I'm tired of people undo my edits. WHAT IS WRONG WITH A SPOILER!!! Please just let my edit be...[[User:Gamerater888|Gamerater888]] 01:37, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
:#There is no need for the "spoiler" the images show ''nothing more than you will see on the average beach''.
:#You're being undone by a Senior Administrator '''and''' a member of the Extended Editorial Board. You really shouldn't edit war with anyone, let alone high-level staff members.
:#When you want to add a new section to a talk page, use the '''+''' tab at the top of the page, {{bp|talk page|don't edit the "intro" section}}.
:If there's anything else, feel free to drop me a message by editing ''this section''. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:48, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

== Userpage Template... ==

I imagine you get this question a lot, so if you're bothered feel free to hit me with a fish. Anyway, I was wondering if I could 'borrow' your userpage template, and give you full credit? I imagine everything is put in Username/Header or something, but anyway I just figured I would ask. Thank you.

Also, how exactly does the Talk Archives bar work? [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 03:50, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
:{{ms|129|Magikarp (Pokémon)}} As long as you give full credit, then go right ahead. All of the parameters are listed on the {{u|Kogoro/Template|template page}} itself, if you don't want to go through the pain of modifying the code. The archive bar, uses a lot of parser coding, definitely not something to play with unless you know what you're doing. Or, at least have a guide. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:05, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
::My apologies for responding late, but thank you and I promise to give you lots of full credit. [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 21:57, 27 August 2010 (UTC)

== Problem ==

When I try to add a new section it says it has a session data error. My account will also log out on it's own. Please Help:(--[[User:Dbeckelheimer6|Dbeckelheimer6]] 18:08, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, it happens sometimes. Server issues.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 20:19, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
::As said, the server has had some issues since we upgraded to MediaWiki 1.16. Such errors are to be expected, and are fixed as soon as possible. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:05, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

== To Whom It May Concern, ==

Hello. I'm A President Named C-Dawg, a rather new user here. I have heard that you are one of the admins on this site for editing and all that. Well, see, I believe to have done decent enough contributions [whilst also being rather small, I do admit], and I think I should have the privileges to edit my userpage [trust me, I won't abuse the editing of my own userpage, just watch]. [[User:A President Named C-Dawg|A President Named C-Dawg]]
:Not yet, bud. It's an automatic thing. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:04, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
Huh... well, the history behind why this is so does indeed make sense. [[User:A President Named C-Dawg|A President Named C-Dawg]].

== Then plz help ==

if you dont want me to theft then please tell me how to code...--[[User:Ash's Infernape|Ash's]] [[User_talk:Ash's Infernape|Infernape]] 15:22, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
:There is no ''if'' here, you ''will'' stop stealing other people's content. If you don't, as I said on your talk page, your userspace privileges will be removed. If you need help with coding, you can find some basic code examples on the {{bp|wikicode}} page. Beyond that, I would suggest looking up wikicoding tutorials. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 15:38, 14 September 2010 (UTC)

== Pokémon Podcast ==

There was no reason for the page, {{red link|It's Super Effective}}, to be deleted in the first place. The reason for deletion wasn't even good. I mean, there are plenty of other Pokémon Podcast pages on Bulbapedia like [[WTPT]], so it shouldn't have been deleted in the first place. {{unsigned|Committhistomemory}}
:There were multiple reasons for it to be deleted, the biggest two would be:
:#The cast started this summer, it's far too new to be notable enough for an article. (Bulbacast & WTPT have been around for much, much longer than just a few months.)
:#You didn't add any categories, nor did it have the notice for falling under Project Fandom. (Both of these are extremely important, and should never be forgotten.)
:Now, if the podcast continues to grow and shows notability by the end of the year, we may allow an article to be created. But until then, the article is staying deleted. If you disagree with this, feel free to contact our {{ut|TTEchidna|Editor-in-Chief}} to appeal the deletions. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:13, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== Sorry ==

Sorry about the trouble I've caused, my sister ([[User:ShiroReshiram]]) likes to vandalise wikis, thus explaining the Ph1234r incident. I don't have a computer, either, so I often come to Internet Cafes, so I hope this clears things up. Bye!--[[User talk:444Zekrom|444]][[User:444Zekrom|Z]][[Zekrom|ekrom]] 07:40, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
:Alright, thank you for the information. We will certainly be looking into this. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:15, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

== I need to know if this is alright ==

You wanted my page edited. Is it edited enough? I need to know. I've been trying to ask you on my talk page but you haven't responded. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 01:40, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, close enough. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:14, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
::Alright, thanks Kogoro! ^^ --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:12, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

== Arceus and Lake Guardians ==

Cresselia DID create the Lake Guardians. It's true. Ask Nintendo. And if they say that information is incorrect ask Fnac (the shop where Nintendo events distribution occured). {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
:That's what Kogoro said on your talk page. Arceus created them, not Cresselia.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 22:01, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

Sorry, I was thinking about the answer when I wrote it. It's true. Cresselia created Lake Guardians. {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
:Cresselia did no such thing. Give me ONE piece of proof that she did.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 12:17, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
::@SakasFixe: No, Cresselia did not. I told you that back in May, and the facts have not changed since then. Arceus created the Lake Guardians. '''Period.''' In something unrelated, you really need to remember to sign your messages with four tildes ({{bp|signature policy|<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}) - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 04:02, 11 October 2010 (UTC)
::@Pokelova: While I certainly appreciate your trying to step up an help solve issues. It would be nice if messages left om my talk page could be left for {{tt|me|or another staff member}} to answer. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 04:02, 11 October 2010 (UTC)

OK! Fine! I will probably be the only person (except of Pokémon Creators and those staff) knowing the truth. Sakas 20:08, 12 October 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

== Blastoise Gen V tutor moves ==

Is [http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/009.shtml this] a reliable source for the tutor moves? Also, sorry for {{ut|Sher-e-Bengal#Resigning comments|this}}. Thanks.--''[[User:Sher-e-Bengal|Sher]]-e-[[User_talk:Sher-e-Bengal|Bengal]]''- 05:58, 13 October 2010 (UTC)
:And 1 more thing. Is it just me or is there a server issue about this site that it {{tt|keeps logging me out|the "remember me" thing is on, but it doesn't seem to make a difference}} saying:
::<code>'''Login error''' 
::There seems to be a problem with your login session; this action has been canceled as a ::precaution against session hijacking. Go back to the previous page, reload that page and then ::try again. </code> 
:--''[[User:Sher-e-Bengal|Sher]]-e-[[User_talk:Sher-e-Bengal|Bengal]]''- 05:58, 13 October 2010 (UTC)
::Serebii is '''NOT''' a reliable source. As stated in the site message at the top of every page "''Other fan sites are NOT reliable sources of info.''" For the login session issues, yes it's a server problem that we already know about. It's being looked into, and will hopefully be fixed soon. For now, just keep pushing forward through the issues for now. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:04, 13 October 2010 (UTC)

== Other Users ==
Hello, I have been referred to you for a question. My brother wants to create an account on the same computer that I am using. Is that okay? I don't want either of us to get in trouble. Please respond soon, as he is being very impatient.--[[User:Sceptile Maniac|Sceptile Maniac]] 16:11, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
:Yes, that's fine. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:27, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

== Challenge! ==
Once I get my Wi- Fi set up, I challenge you to a battle with my HeartGold party against your Diamond party. Reply to me to set up a date. You can see it on my User Page.--[[User:Sceptile Maniac|Sceptile Maniac]] 16:24, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
:Please take non wiki related discussions to [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/index.php the forums] - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:27, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks for fixing it for me! ==

I was going to remove the fake links but it was late xD Thanks! --[[User:Joeshie|+ Joeshie +]] ''([[User talk:Joeshie|is Mæ!]])'' 22:58, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

== Whyy? ==

...Would I make that request on the archives? People don't check archives TPs. Believe me, I've tried it. What ''problem'' does it cause to post a request like that on the TP of the 'Pedia image? --[[User:Politoed666|''P'' ''o'']] [[User talk:Politoed666|''L'' ''i'']] 19:53, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
:We can see the post on the recent changes page ya know..[[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 19:55, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
::Why would you make a file request on the Bulbagarden Archives, the file repository for the Bulbawiki Network? Let's see...
::#The file is on the Archives. Would you make an edit request regarding a Bulbapedia article, on Bulbanews?
::#Archives staff '''do''' watch the Recent Changes over there. So, the talk page will get noticed. Please don't assume the staff over there is lazy, or that they don't care.
::#When you make a file talk page on Bulbapedia, or Bulbanews, it doesn't move along with the image. Leaving a stray talk page that someone else has to delete.
::Any of these three reasons enough for you, Poli? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:17, 4 November 2010 (UTC)

== Can I get my userspace back? ==

Please? (Especially my sandbox.) --[[User talk:444Zekrom|444]][[User:444Zekrom|Z]][[Zekrom|ekrom]] 10:20, 6 November 2010 (UTC)
:You can have your userspace back on November 9th, as long as you promise to follow the {{bp|userspace policy}}. But if you break the rules of the policy again, you will lose your userspace rights for a ''minimum'' of 3 months. Sounds fair to you? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 11:38, 6 November 2010 (UTC)
::Two days later? O.K. then. Fair enough.--[[User talk:444Zekrom|444]][[User:444Zekrom|Z]][[Zekrom|ekrom]] 07:42, 7 November 2010 (UTC)

== Hey Kogoro, a quick question ==

I am trying to help a new user format their userpage the way that they want it, because they are having a tough time with it. I asked him for permission to edit his page, and he gave it to me, mostly because he is having a tough time with the wikicode. Is it kosher with the {{tt|rules around here|userspace policy}} for me to edit in his userspace, since he has used up his three edits for today? Just wanted to ask before I hit the save button. --[[User:Jediknightdtv|JediKnight]][[User talk:Jediknightdtv|DTV]] 01:18, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
:Nevermind, Nate got back to me. Thanks anyway though. --[[User:Jediknightdtv|JediKnight]][[User talk:Jediknightdtv|DTV]] 01:33, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
::Whoa, buddy... Try and wait a little longer than 10 minutes for a reply. The staff are generally busy people, and it might take a moment to get back to you. Bothering multiple staffers in a tiny time-span, especially over the userspace, is extremely frowned upon. In regards to your question, Nate's answer is correct. However, I'd really suggest putting some more focus on the mainspace, instead of personal userpages. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:39, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
:::My bad, Kogoro. I apologize. As I told Nate, class was over and I kinda had to go, so I just needed a quick yes or no response. I saw that the three of you were online at the moment, so I decided to ask all three of you in the hope that one of you would get back to me relatively quickly. I didn't mean to bug any of you guys, and it will not happen again. It was definitely a one time kind of deal. Thanks again. --[[User:Jediknightdtv|JediKnight]][[User talk:Jediknightdtv|DTV]] 02:46, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== Hmm... May be? ==

I was wondering, since we have Bulbapedia:Top Contributor of the month thingy then why don't have Archives top contributor of the month? Since, archives users also put their efforts in contributing which indirectly improves bulbapedia and bulbanews, don't they deserve a reward or something? Just asking, kind of bugging me since a week. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 13:44, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
:Well, the Bulbapedia Top Contributors is done through a special tool created by Zhen Lin, and it only works for Bulbapedia, so not much I can really do to help you with something similar regarding Bulbanews or the Bulbagarden Archives. But... In regards to the Archives, I have to think that the Golden Porygon should be enough. I don't really believe a page about the user with the most uploads would be as special or as prestigious as the Golden Porygon. For Bulbanews, all I can ''really'' do is suggest talking to RexRacer on Bulbanews. However, I don't really think that the same system would work, since the majority of edits come from writer-class & above users. However, I'm not against say the idea of introducing a special "golden" award to be awarded on Bulbanews for "the most exemplary article contributor" or something. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 05:28, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
::Okay, nevermind. Thanks ;) ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 13:08, 30 December 2010 (UTC)

== Lurking Bulbapedia ==

Hi Kogoro, I was reading your page and I saw that you lurked Bulbapedia before actually joining it. If you want, I have created a Usertag which is located [[User:Lilkaykaygal/Templates/User Lurk|here]]. The code is: <code><nowiki>{{User:Lilkaykaygal/Templates/User Lurk}}</nowiki></code>. I want to try and get the quality standards of a Usertag so yeah.--[[User:Lilkaykaygal|KayKay]]|[[User talk:Lilkaykaygal|Chat to me!]] 05:02, 1 January 2011 (UTC)

== Deletion ==

<s>May you please delete ''[[Team Rocket Grunt (Trainer class)]]'' (a redirect) and its associated talk page so that we can move ''Team Rocket Grunt'' (the actual article) to ''Team Rocket Grunt (Trainer class)''? --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 11:56, 2 January 2011 (UTC)</s>
:Nevermind, its been done. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 12:37, 2 January 2011 (UTC)

User talk:SakasFixe

2011-01-09T18:37:07Z

SakasFixe: /* Welcome */

==Welcome==
Welcome to [[Bulbapedia]], {{BASEPAGENAME}}!

As a new user, you may wish to learn a few things that will be useful in your editing:
*For a basic overview of wiki code, see [[Help:Editing|this page]].
*The {{bp|manual of style}} is very important. Make sure to read it. It outlines all official policies of Bulbapedia.
*The word [[Pokémon]] is spelled with a capital '''P''' and an accented '''é'''. The P, of course, is accessed easily by holding Shift and pressing the P key, while the é can be accessed using Alt + 130 or Alt + 0233 on a Windows computer, and Option + e, then e again on a Mac. Otherwise, you can click it in the character palette below the editbox.
*The word [[Poké Ball]] is spelled as two words. The "Poké" part is identical to the four beginning letters in "Pokémon"; "Ball" is spelled with a captial '''B''' (which is, again, accessed by holding Shift and pressing the B key). The spelling "Pokéball" arises frequently, but is incorrect.
*The word "you" and all forms of it should not be used on encyclopedic pages unless it is a quote from Pokémon media. Bulbapedia is an encyclopedia, not a walkthrough.
*On {{bp|talk page}}s, please sign your comments with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>).
*The use of {{cat|link templates}} is official policy. For an explanation on their use, see the page on {{bp|shortlinks}}.
*If you happen to spot a vandal in the [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]] that has not been dealt with, please see {{bp|dealing with vandalism|this page}} for how to deal with it.
*A list of pages that are linked to, but have not been created, can be found at [[Special:Wantedpages|this page]]. A list of short articles that may require more information can be found {{cat|stubs|here}}, while a list of articles that need improvement can be found {{cat|articles needing improvement|here}}.
*For a future capture, release, trade, or evolution of a Pokémon belonging to a main character of the {{pkmn|anime}}, please do not create or move the page to reflect your suspicions, even if they are shared by many others. Policy here is to wait until the episode in which the event happens takes place is aired, unless there is substantial evidence for the suspicion (such as [[Brock's Happiny]] being held in his arms).
*If you want to make a page about a character you made up, please create it at User:{{PAGENAME}}/(name), not merely (name). Bulbapedia's main namespace is reserved for ''actual, official Pokémon, items, characters, and locations''. Also, please try to make sure that subpages are not categorized by templates used within.
*A list of the admins that you can contact in case of a problem, can be found [[Special:Listusers/sysop|here]].

Thank you, and have a good time editing here! [[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']] 17:28, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Please don't add any information you don't know to be accurate to an article. I'm referring to [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Deoxys_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=337005&oldid=323792 this edit]; Pokémon Platinum is a rumor at best, and any information about the game is even less reliable. If you have a reference to back up your edit, then list it. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 18:58, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

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Ok! I know that. But [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Deoxys_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=337005&oldid=323792 this edit]... it wasn't me. I swear.

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== Lake guardians & Cresselia ==

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User talk:SakasFixe

2011-01-09T18:36:43Z

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Thank you, and have a good time editing here! [[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']] 17:28, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Please don't add any information you don't know to be accurate to an article. I'm referring to [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Deoxys_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=337005&oldid=323792 this edit]; Pokémon Platinum is a rumor at best, and any information about the game is even less reliable. If you have a reference to back up your edit, then list it. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 18:58, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

:Please don't insert rumors based on other rumors. As far as we know, there is no Pokémon Platnium or new Deoxys form, and any information as such could constitute inserting false information. Do it again and you may find yourself blocked. Consider this your last warning. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 19:38, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Ok! I know that. But [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Deoxys_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=337005&oldid=323792 this edit]... I wasn't me. I swear.

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Grass (type)

2011-01-08T13:39:15Z

SakasFixe: /* In other languages */

{{ElementalTypes}}
{{TypeNotice|Grass|くさ|Grass}}
Notable Trainers that specialize in Grass-type Pokémon are [[Erika]] of [[Celadon City]], [[Gardenia]] of [[Eterna City]], and [[Dent]] of [[Sanyou City]].

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=grass|
HP=57 |
Attack=61 |
Defense=63 |
SpAtk=72 |
SpDef=64 |
Speed=57 }}

===Fully evolved{{tt|*|Considering Shaymin's Formes as different Pokémon}}===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=grass|
HP=80.15 |
Attack=88.93 |
Defense=82.04 |
SpAtk=91.44 |
SpDef=83.11 |
Speed=79.96 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Grass
|weakto1=Bug
|weakto2=Fire
|weakto3=Flying
|weakto4=Ice
|weakto5=Poison
|resist1=Electric
|resist2=Grass
|resist3=Ground
|resist4=Water
|weaken1=Ground
|weaken2=Rock
|weaken3=Water
|resisted1=Bug
|resisted2=Dragon
|resisted3=Fire
|resisted4=Flying
|resisted5=Grass
|resisted6=Poison
|resisted7=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==
Defensively speaking, against most types, the Grass type are risky to use. {{type2|Ice}} moves (and to a lesser extent {{type2|Fire}} moves) are commonly carried by special attackers. It is also weak to {{type2|Flying}} and {{type2|Bug}} moves. Given all of this, along with their exposure to a majority of the types (five, tied with Rock-types), Grass-types are difficult to switch into play. Most of their resistances are of little use. For example, {{type2|Water}}s are able to use Ice Beam, which can cripple Grass-types. They are resistant to Ground but many of them are half Poison-type, which would neutralize their resistance to the powerful and popular {{m|Earthquake}}. Almost every Electric-type can now learn {{m|Signal Beam}}.

In spite of their defensive flaws, it is typical for Grass-types to learn {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Synthesis}}, among other disabling moves. This enables these Pokémon to provide support to the rest of their team, and can make them difficult to faint. In addition, a particular asset of this type is being the only one immune to Leech Seed. However, it can be affected by Leech Seed if the previous Pokémon was seeded and has {{m|Baton Pass}}ed into a Grass-type Pokémon. Also, resistances to Water, {{t|Electric}} and even {{type2|Ground}} help the Grass type to block common moves.

Offensively, Grass-types have problems. The main problem Grass-type moves face is that nearly all of the few Pokémon they are advantageous against are also weak to moves of other types, hence making them seem dwarfed by the other moves. Other problems are that {{t|Grass|too}} {{t|Bug|many}} {{t|Fire|Pokémon }} {{t|Steel|types}} {{t|Flying|resist}} {{t|Dragon|these}} {{t|Poison|moves}} to rely on them as a main form of dealing damage, and most of them aren't very powerful. Even then, most of the powerful moves have drawbacks, which can cause more trouble. For example, {{m|Leaf Storm}} sharply lowers Special Attack, {{m|Wood Hammer}} causes recoil damage, and {{m|Frenzy Plant}} requires a turn to recharge after being used. Making matters worse, the majority of Grass-types have very narrow movesets, often where the only damage-dealing level up moves are Grass-type and {{type2|Normal}} moves. (As seen in Pokémon such as {{p|Meganium}}, {{p|Cherrim}} and {{p|Sunflora}}). Another problem is that double resistances to Grass are extremely common, even more so than double weaknesses. (To compare, 21 Pokémon are doubly weak to Grass, while 66 Pokémon doubly resist it.)

Grass-type Pokémon seem to be affected by [[weather conditions]] more than most other Pokémon, due to their closeness with plants and nature. Most power up under {{m|Sunny Day|intense sunlight}}, while a few others work best under other conditions. Pokémon such as {{p|Ludicolo}} in {{m|Rain Dance|heavy rain}}, {{p|Cacturne}} in {{m|sandstorm}}s or {{p|Abomasnow}} in {{m|hail}}storms are such Grass-types.

When used in contests, Grass-type moves typically become [[Smart Contest|Smart]] moves, but can also be any of the other four Contest types.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 75 Grass-type Pokémon or 11.56% of all Pokémon, making it the fourth most common elemental type.

===Pure Grass-type Pokémon===
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{grass color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{grass color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{grass color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|114
|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}
|{{p|Tangela}}
|-
|152
|{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}
|{{p|Chikorita}}
|-
|153
|{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}
|{{p|Bayleef}}
|-
|154
|{{MSP|154|Meganium}}
|{{p|Meganium}}
|-
|182
|{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}
|{{p|Bellossom}}
|-
|191
|{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}
|{{p|Sunkern}}
|-
|192
|{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}
|{{p|Sunflora}}
|-
|252
|{{MSP|252|Treecko}}
|{{p|Treecko}}
|-
|253
|{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}
|{{p|Grovyle}}
|-
|254
|{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}
|{{p|Sceptile}}
|-
|273
|{{MSP|273|Seedot}}
|{{p|Seedot}}
|-
|285
|{{MSP|285|Shroomish}}
|{{p|Shroomish}}
|-
|331
|{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}
|{{p|Cacnea}}
|-
|387
|{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}
|{{p|Turtwig}}
|-
|388
|{{MSP|388|Grotle}}
|{{p|Grotle}}
|-
|420
|{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}
|{{p|Cherubi}}
|-
|421
|{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}
|{{p|Cherrim}}
|-
|455
|{{MSP|455|Carnivine}}
|{{p|Carnivine}}
|-
|465
|{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}
|{{p|Tangrowth}}
|-
|470
|{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}
|{{p|Leafeon}}
|-
|492
|{{MSP|492|Shaymin}}
|{{p|Shaymin}}{{tt|*|Land Forme}}
|-
|495
|{{MSP|495|Snivy}}
|{{p|Snivy}}
|-
|496
|{{MSP|496|Janovy}}
|{{p|Janovy}}
|-
|497
|{{MSP|497|Jalorda}}
|{{p|Jalorda}}
|-
|511
|{{MSP|511|Yanappu}}
|{{p|Yanappu}}
|-
|512
|{{MSP|512|Yanakkie}}
|{{p|Yanakkie}}
|-
|546
|{{MSP|546|Monmen}}
|{{p|Monmen}}
|-
|547
|{{MSP|547|Erufuun}}
|{{p|Erufuun}}
|-
|548
|{{MSP|548|Churine}}
|{{p|Churine}}
|-
|549
|{{MSP|549|Doredia}}
|{{p|Doredia}}
|-
|556
|{{MSP|556|Marakacchi}}
|{{p|Marakacchi}}
|}
|}

===Half Grass-type Pokémon===
''Primary Grass-type Pokémon''
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{grass color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{grass color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{grass color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|001
|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}
|{{p|Bulbasaur}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|002
|{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}
|{{p|Ivysaur}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|003
|{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}
|{{p|Venusaur}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|043
|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}
|{{p|Oddish}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|044
|{{MSP|044|Gloom}}
|{{p|Gloom}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|045
|{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}
|{{p|Vileplume}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|069
|{{MSP|069|Bellsprout}}
|{{p|Bellsprout}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|070
|{{MSP|070|Weepinbell}}
|{{p|Weepinbell}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|071
|{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}
|{{p|Victreebel}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|102
|{{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}
|{{p|Exeggcute}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|103
|{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}
|{{p|Exeggutor}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|187
|{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}
|{{p|Hoppip}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|188
|{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}
|{{p|Skiploom}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|189
|{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}
|{{p|Jumpluff}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|274
|{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}
|{{p|Nuzleaf}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|275
|{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}
|{{p|Shiftry}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|286
|{{MSP|286|Breloom}}
|{{p|Breloom}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|315
|{{MSP|315|Roselia}}
|{{p|Roselia}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|332
|{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}
|{{p|Cacturne}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|357
|{{MSP|357|Tropius}}
|{{p|Tropius}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|389
|{{MSP|389|Torterra}}
|{{p|Torterra}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|406
|{{MSP|406|Budew}}
|{{p|Budew}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|407
|{{MSP|407|Roserade}}
|{{p|Roserade}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|459
|{{MSP|459|Snover}}
|{{p|Snover}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|460
|{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}
|{{p|Abomasnow}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|492
|{{MSP|492S|Shaymin}}
|{{p|Shaymin}}{{tt|*|Sky Forme}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|590
|{{MSP|590|Tamagetake}}
|{{p|Tamagetake}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|591
|{{MSP|591|Morobareru}}
|{{p|Morobareru}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|597
|{{MSP|597|Tesshido}}
|{{p|Tesshido}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|598
|{{MSP|598|Nattorei}}
|{{p|Nattorei}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|640
|{{MSP|640|Virizion}}
|{{p|Virizion}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Grass-type Pokémon''
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{grass color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{grass color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{grass color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|046
|{{MSP|046|Paras}}
|{{p|Paras}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|047
|{{MSP|047|Parasect}}
|{{p|Parasect}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|251
|{{MSP|251|Celebi}}
|{{p|Celebi}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|270
|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}
|{{p|Lotad}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|271
|{{MSP|271|Lombre}}
|{{p|Lombre}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|272
|{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}
|{{p|Ludicolo}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|345
|{{MSP|345|Lileep}}
|{{p|Lileep}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|346
|{{MSP|346|Cradily}}
|{{p|Cradily}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|413
|{{MSP|413|Wormadam}}
|{{p|Wormadam}}{{tt|*|Plant Cloak}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|479
|{{MSP|479L|Rotom}}
|{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Mow Rotom in Generation V only}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|540
|{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}
|{{p|Kurumiru}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|541
|{{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}
|{{p|Kurumayu}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|542
|{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}
|{{p|Hahakomori}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|585
|{{MSP|585|Shikijika}}
|{{p|Shikijika}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|586
|{{MSP|586|Mebukijika}}
|{{p|Mebukijika}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|}
|}

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===

{| {| align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{grass color light}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{grass color}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{grass color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Absorb}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Restores the user's HP by half the damage dealt.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bullet Seed}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 25{{tt|*|10 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Attacks two to five times in a row.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Energy Ball}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Frenzy Plant}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The user must rest on the next turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Giga Drain}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 75{{tt|*|60 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10{{tt|*|5 prior to Generation IV}}
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Restores the user's HP by half the damage dealt.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Grass Knot}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Grass Mixer}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 65
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Accuracy}}.
|-
| class"l" | {{m|Grass Oath}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Can be combined with {{m|Fire Oath}} or {{m|Water Oath}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Leaf Blade}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | It has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Leaf Storm}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | 140
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Sharply reduces the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} stat.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Magical Leaf}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Never Misses.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Mega Drain}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Restores the user's HP by half the damage dealt.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Needle Arm}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of making the target {{status|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Petal Dance}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 120{{tt|*|70 in Generation I to III, 90 in Generation IV}}
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10{{tt|*|20 prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | User attacks for two to three turns. Afterwards, the user becomes {{status|Confusion|confused}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Power Whip}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Razor Leaf}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 55
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | It has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Seed Bomb}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Seed Flare}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 85%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 40% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|SolarBeam}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The first turn, the user takes in sunlight, the second turn does damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Vine Whip}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 35
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wood Hammer}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | User takes 1/3 recoil damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Wood Horn}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | 75
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Restores the user's HP by half the damage dealt.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===

{| {| align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{grass color light}};"
|-
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{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{grass color}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{grass color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Aromatherapy}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Heals all [[status]] problems affecting the user's party.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Cotton Guard}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|???}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises the user's {{stat|Defense}} by three levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Cotton Spore}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%{{tt|*|85% prior to Generation V}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Lowers the target's {{stat|Speed}} by two levels.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|GrassWhistle}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 55%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Puts the opponent to {{status|sleep}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ingrain}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | The user restores HP every turn, but it can't switch out.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Leech Seed}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sleep Powder}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Puts the opponent to {{status|sleep}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spore}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Puts the opponent to {{status|sleep}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Stun Spore}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | {{status|Paralyze}}s the opponent.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Synthesis}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Worry Seed}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One Foe
| class="l" | Prevents the target from {{status|sleep}}ing by changing its ability to {{a|Insomnia}}.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* The Grass type is tied with the {{type2|Rock}} for the largest number of weaknesses when unpaired, with five: {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Poison}}. Coincidentally, Rock is super effective against all of Grass's weaknesses except for Poison.
* The Grass type has been paired with every type that it is super effective against.
* All Pokémon that have seven weaknesses are partially of the Grass type.
* There is at least one Pokémon with each type combination that has a double weakness to Grass. For example, {{p|Omanyte}} is {{2t|Water|Rock}}, {{p|Whiscash}} is {{2t|Water|Ground}}, and {{2t|Rock|Ground}} types are the most plentiful.
** This trait is also shared with {{t|Water}}, {{t|Flying}} and {{t|Psychic}}.
* Grass is the only starter type that doesn't have its own variation of {{m|Eruption}}. Fire has Eruption, while Water has {{m|Water Spout}}.
* Grass has been resisted by the most types, having the {{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Poison}} types resist it, as well as resisting itself.
* The {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Tamagetake}} families are the only Grass type Pokémon that aren't at least somewhat Green, or do not evolve to or from a Pokémon or have a shiny or alternate form that is.
** Coincidentally, they are both based on fungi instead of plants.
* The Grass type has the most Pokémon that evolve by [[evolutionary stone]]s, with a total of 11. It is also the type that can utilize the most stones, having at least one Pokémon that can evolve via the {{evostone|Leaf Stone}}, {{evostone|Sun Stone}}, {{evostone|Water Stone}}, and {{evostone|Shiny Stone}}.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn='''草''' ''cǎo''
|nl='''Gras'''
|fi='''Ruoho''' ''Grass or "weed"''
|fr_ca='''Plante'''
|fr_eu='''Plante'''
|de='''Pflanze'''
|el='''Χλωρίδα''' - ''Chlorida'' / '''Φυτικός''' - ''Fitikos''
|he='''עשב''' ''esev''
|it='''Erba'''
|ko='''풀''' ''pul''
|no='''Gress'''
|pl='''Trawiasty'''
|pt_eu='''Erva''' ''Herb''
|pt_br='''Grama''', '''Planta''' ''Plant'', '''Vegetal''' ''Vegetable''
|ru='''Травяной''' ''travyanoi''
|es_la='''Planta''', '''Hierba'''{{tt|*|Latin American anime dub only}}}}

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Talk:Fossil

2010-10-27T18:08:45Z

SakasFixe: /* Gen V */

If it was this easy to clone Pokemon, why didn't Dr. Fuji use it to revive Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo? [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] 22:58, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

:What!?!? ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 00:05, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

==Lid Fossil name confusion==

Is it called the Lid fossil or Shell fossil? Because in some places it is called Shell fossil. [[User:Pokemaster97|Pokemaster97]] 16:29, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

== Multi Fossils ==

Some articles talk about Remoraid fossils, and even Brawl/RBY itself has a stage of a Kabutops fossil. Is this notable to talk about? [[User:Ht14|ht14]] 03:12, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
: *cough* We could make this article much more expansive if we do so. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 22:54, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

==HGSS==
Where are fossils revived in Johto? The article doesn't list a location.--[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 19:49, 29 October 2009 (UTC)
:In HGSS you can revive them at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]]. I guess I should add that to the article... [[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 19:51, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

==SHINY FOSSIL==
Is it possible to get shiny fossils because the sprites of Cranidos,Sheildon,Lileep (those guys) have shinys because I want shiny LILEEP!!!!!!!!!!!! [[User:Vulpix 2010|Vulpix 2010]] 10:50, 15 May 2010 (UTC)

== Gen V ==

I dont know how to do it, and im not sure what the bag sprites are, but ive found out that {{p|Aaken}} revives from wing fossil, and puratooga is from an (i dont know yet) unnamed fossil. both found in ancient castle. could someone add it please? i dont know how! thanks!--[[User:Ben7229|Ben7229]] 19:11, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
:They're called the Feather and Shell/Lid Fossils. I'm waiting for BP's romanization of the Shell/Lid fossil before I put it. It's [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig A]]! [[User talk:Turtwig A|My talk]] or [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|wiki edits]] 16:31, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
::We're using Wing and Shell, iirc. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:23, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

It stills unknown because of the translation from japanese to english. In japanese, every character and every word have multiple meanings. Sakas 18:08, 27 October 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Fossil

2010-10-27T18:06:07Z

SakasFixe:

:''If you were looking for the TCG set, see [[Fossil (TCG)]].''
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A '''fossil''' (Japanese: '''カセキ''' ''fossil'') is a trace or piece of an organism of the past, such as a skeleton, shell, or leaf, preserved in the earth.

In the [[Pokémon world]], fossils of extinct Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived to life using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. There is also a man in the Oreburgh Mining Museum that will revive fossils. These two processes were supposedly developed independently of each other at around the same time.

Because of this method, ancient Pokémon are commonly called fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type2|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that's the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of their origins.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], fossils were key items. However, in [[Generation IV]], they were just normal items.

In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.

==In the games==
===[[Generation I]]===
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games, with the only exceptions being {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]] → {{p|Omanyte}}
*[[Image:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil]] → {{p|Kabuto}}
*[[Image:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] [[Old Amber]] → {{p|Aerodactyl}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon in the building on [[Cinnabar Island]].

The Helix and Dome fossils are chosen at the end of [[Mt. Moon]], being guarded by a Super Nerd, but the player may only choose one to keep. The other one that the Super Nerd takes will be revived and put on display in the Safari Zone. The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are key items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.

[[Lance]] is the first trainer to be seen with a fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon}}-like appearance.

===[[Generation II]]===
No new fossils were introduced in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. However, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}} are prominently featured in the puzzles located at [[Ruins of Alph]]. Of the three, only Aerodactyl is actually obtainable in the games via an in-game [[trade]] with an NPC in Kanto (for {{p|Chansey}}); Omanyte and Kabuto must be traded from Generation I.

[[Lance]], who is now the [[Champion]], continues to have Aerodactyl on his team. In addition, [[Brock]], being a fossil enthusiast, has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} in this generation's games, as well as the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium games]] in [[Gym Leader Castle]]. His fondness of fossils is referenced again in the next generation of games when a man in [[Mt. Moon]] mentions that Brock helps excavate fossils at the location.

===[[Generation III]]===
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new fossils were introduced. These fossils also appear in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They can be ressurected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil]] → {{p|Lileep}}
*[[Image:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil]] → {{p|Anorith}}

Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a fossil, it is rarely included in the fossil Pokémon group.

[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two fossil Pokémon, {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}}. In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Roxanne]] will eventually gain an Aerodactyl, an Omastar, and a Kabutops for her team.

In {{g|Colosseum}}'s Story Mode, various characters use the Hoenn fossils, including Relicanth. The most famous of these users are [[Miror B.]] and [[Gonzap]], of whom each has at some points an Armaldo on his team. In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], this relative ubiquity is cut considerably, with Lileep, Anorith, Cradily, and Armaldo only appearing once. That said, Relicanth deserves special mention as a member of [[Zook]]'s team.

FireRed and LeafGreen fossils are obtained the same way as in Generation I, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fossils may be revived in the [[Devon Corporation]] building in [[Rustboro City]].

===[[Generation IV]]===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new fossils were again introduced:

*[[Image:Bag_Skull_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil]] → {{p|Cranidos}}
*[[Image:Bag_Armor_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil]] → {{p|Shieldon}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] Mining Museum.

In Platinum, whichever fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.

In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five fossils from the previous three generations.

In [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]] and [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]] fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]] and [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]] fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the [[Cliff Cave]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} can be revived at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

In this generation, fossils are considered to be normal items, and can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.

[[Roark]] has a Cranidos, while his father, [[Byron]], has a {{p|Bastiodon}}. Cranidos, {{p|Rampardos}}, and Shieldon can also be separately found when battling three lesser-known trainers; this is done to account for coverage of seen Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be spotted with another trainer.

As in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Brock]] has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} on his team in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and [[Lance]] has Aerodactyl.

===[[Generation V]]===
{{game|Black and White|s}} brought a new set of fossils to the Pokémon world:

* [[File:Bag Shell Fossil Sprite.png]] Lid Fossil → {{p|Purotoga}}
* [[File:Bag Wing Fossil Sprite.png]] Wing Fossil → {{p|Aaken}}

These fossils can be revived into Pokémon in the [[Shippou City]] Museum.

In [[Isshu]], one of these two fossils will be given away by a person in the [[Ancient Castle]].

Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a Hiker in [[Spiral Mountain]], with one being given out per day.

===Appearance===

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|- align="center"
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Skull Fossil.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Roark's fossil.png|thumb|left|{{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf fossil]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' respectively.

[[Roark]], as he does in the games, has a Cranidos which evolves into a [[Roark's Rampardos|Rampardos]]. This Pokémon, as well as several other fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in his [[Canalave Gym|gym]]. This includes the fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf fossil that Roark found when he was younger.

==In the manga==
[[Image:Old Amber revive.gif|150px|right|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from [[Old Amber]] in [[Blaine|Blaine's]] lab]]

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights two revived Pokémon at a house in [[Fallarbor Town]]. Finally, in [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and his [[Byron|father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}.

==In the TCG==
All fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. Initially, only the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card existed, which could be evolved into any of the three Generation I fossil Pokémon, however, its use was eventually discontinued in favor of individual {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards to match the {{TCG|Claw Fossil|Claw}}, {{TCG|Root Fossil|Root}}, {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}}, and {{TCG|Armor Fossil}}s.

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== My Userpage ==

I was wondering if I could have my Userpage privileges back. I promise I won't edit it very much, and I'll contribute to Bulbapedia more!--[[User:Pokelova|''ポケモン恋人'']][[User talk:Pokelova|''(離す)'']][[Special:Contributions/Pokelova|''(貢献)'']] 23:24, 17 October 2009 (UTC)
:You have made a grand total of '''6''' mainspace edits since I revoked your userspace privileges on September 26th. Prove to me that you're going to edit the mainspace like you're saying you will, then I'll think about returning them on October 24th. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:20, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
::Can you please delete User:Pokelova/Anime Team Predictions? My userspace priviledges were taken away as I was making it, and I haven't got my priviledges back yet, so it has just been there, empty. I'd rather not have it if I can't edit it.--[[User:Pokelova|''ポケモン恋人'']][[User talk:Pokelova|''(離す)'']][[Special:Contributions/Pokelova|''(貢献)'']] 01:01, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:::Actually, you've been making a bit more effort in the mainspace recently. So, you can have your userspace privileges back. If you wish to go edit it, feel free. However, keep the {{bp|userspace policy}} in mind while doing so. If you still want it to be deleted, feel free to come and poke me again. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:25, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
::::Thanks Kogoro! I'll try to contribute more! And you can just delete it anyway. I don't really want it anyway.--[[User:Pokelova|''ポケモン恋人'']][[User talk:Pokelova|''(離す)'']][[Special:Contributions/Pokelova|''(貢献)'']] 01:37, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::Done. I also deleted the redirect, I don't think you want to keep a broken redirect. Right? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:05, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::: Darn, the computer won't let make my webpage. MAN, life's unfair D: [[User talk:Sporeo45]]

== Luis Felix ==

Wait! You said that you'll let me edit my userpage again (October 19 ,2009). {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
:Yeah, I also said I'd do that '''if''' you proved you understand Bulbapedia style. And you haven't made a single edit to the mainspace, let alone anywhere on Bulbapedia since the 10th. No can do, you're not getting your privileges back until you keep up your end. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:04, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

== Please ==

protect {{p|Bellsprout}}?? It seems it was missed. Or is it too late to matter? --[[User:Dion24|D i]] [[Special:Contributions/Dion24|o n]] [[User talk:Dion24|2 4]] 01:50, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
:Fixed, thanks for the heads up. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:53, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
::It's ok, i just noticed it while {{tt|patrolling|stalking}} the recent changes :D --[[User:Dion24|D i]] [[Special:Contributions/Dion24|o n]] [[User talk:Dion24|2 4]] 02:16, 7 November 2009 (UTC)

== The vandal ==

Shouldn't you hide the revisions where the vandal's undone? Because the username's not really hidden without hiding that. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 03:27, 13 November 2009 (UTC)
:No. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 03:34, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

== My Userpage ==

I edited that much because everyone has so beatiful userpages, and I have nothing. Can I get my edit privilegies back in 2009? Please.--[[User:Branfili|Branfili]] 07:52, 14 November 2009 (UTC)
:If you edit the mainspace enough, and prove to us that you're not going to make as many edits as you've already done on the last two occasions, you might get them back before the new year. Remember, there's a preview button for a reason, it's your friend, so use it. So, until then, keep adding good contributions to the mainspace, and you might get your {{bp|userspace policy|userspace}} privileges back before you know it. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 09:17, 14 November 2009 (UTC)

== From G012345. ==

I've stop my page already. But my editing you notice after you sent message to me is my saving of my last editing only... You should have a little complacency ^^ 
THX you very much.

---[[User:G012345|G012345]] 12:09, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

== Referee ==

Should there be a page for all the referees in the anime? We do have many files for them. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 21:51, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
:A {{u|ArcToraphim|user}} has actually created a list in her {{u|ArcToraphim/Sandbox|sandbox}} about this. If you want to try and sandbox a more encyclopedic list/article from the information there, or try and give {{tt|Arc a hand|Ask her permission, of course}} with getting the information in a more encyclopedic form, I don't see much of an issue with that. {{bp|administrators|We}} can look at it after it's been set up and possibly shift it over to the mainspace. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:02, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
::I knew I saw something of the sort. I thought I was hallucinating... or going crazy... maybe both. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:10, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

== User ==

This {{u|Mycow101|user}} and preview button. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:13, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

== About Projects ==

Can anyone start a project?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 02:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:Anyone can start a project, as long as they have staff approval to create it. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:22, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
::alright, is there directions on here to start one?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 02:32, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:::Ask an admin. Tell them what your project will cover. Also, we like it more when you don't repeat a question. You. Can. Create. A. Project. Just. Ask. Us. Those are the directions.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 02:42, 28 November 2009 (UTC)

== Hello ==

I never know how to ask if people would like to be friends on here. Would you like to be friends? [[User:Random Chaos|Random]] [[User talk:Random Chaos|Chaos]] [[User:Random Chaos/Sandbox|Was here]][http://werewolf-hero.deviantart.com/ ☃] 17:50, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
:Well, you really shouldn't be asking people if they want to be friends on Bulbapedia, {{bp|talk page}}s are meant for more serious things usually regarding edits & articles. If you want to go and make some friends, check out the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/index.php forums], they have a built-in friend system, and forums dedicated to all sorts of discussions. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:55, 7 December 2009 (UTC)

If you want to me friend on the forums. I just signed in as Chaos Werewolf. [[User:Random Chaos|Random]] [[User talk:Random Chaos|Chaos]] [[User:Random Chaos/Sandbox|Was here]][http://random-cerberus.deviantart.com/ ☃] 15:21, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

== DP160 and Snorlax ==

Apparently it belongs to someone named Yuta. It's been going around various discussion boards and was apparently on the script. Just letting you know so we can attempt to confirm and unprotect the page. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:36, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

== Pardon me ==

I didn't know about the userspace policy. I won't edit my page for a while. I'm sorry for any inconvenience. --[[User:JohtoAkima|JohtoAkima]] 03:02, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
:Thankyou for informing me of this policy also. I will refrain from making further edits until I have made some other contributions. Is there anything in particular that I can help with? Perhaps there's a place where I can find lists of things that currently need doing? --[[User:Ender Phoenix|Ender Phoenix]] 12:40, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
::You could check out the {{bp|open tasks}}, it has links to quite a few different areas that might help you find something to work on. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 12:42, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
:::Thanks, I'll have a look through and see if there's anything I can help with. --[[User:Ender Phoenix|Ender Phoenix]] 12:45, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

== Request ==

I know this'd be really annoying considering it's late into the game, but if you're not planning on continuing your LG game, can you help me with some research on the Trainers in the [[Rocket Warehouse]]? Specifically the movesets of the Rocket Admins, if you don't mind. Similarities to [[Apollo]] and [[Athena]]... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:35, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
:I've already finished everything related to the Sevii Islands, and such. All that I have left in {{tt|LeafGreen|and every other game, actually...}} is Pokédex completion. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:37, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
::Well, I meant restart, but apparently not. Thanks though. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:39, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
:::Ah, I see. Yeah, I don't reset my games. Despite not playing them too much anymore, I get a little too attached to the saves ^_^; Sorry bout that. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:41, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
::::It's alright. I know how it feels to lose the save files. I'll ask another user then. Any suggestions? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:43, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::I've been lucky so far, even my Gen I & II games still have their save files. As for suggestions, no idea who would have a copy of FRLG that would be able to help. Sorry ht. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:45, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
::::::It's ok. Thanks anyhow. Sorry to bother you. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:47, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

== Luis Felix ==
Do you wanted to know why I wanted to edit my userpage once again? I already had the rubrics for my userpage then it was still blocked after all. It doesn't matter to me if it is the userpage is my important. This is only a '''SINGLE SHOT'''. That means that I had only one shot to edit, no repeats. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
:When I can edit my userpage again if I keep working in the main space every 5:30 pm? Luis Felix Rileys 10:17, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
::{{bp|Userspace policy}}. Please, read it and understand it. Bulbapedia is '''not''' MySpace, Facebook, or any other social networking website. We're a Pokémon Encyclopedia. The reason people ''should'' become members of Bulbapedia is to help add content to our encyclopedic articles, not to just make a fancy page for themselves. I've told you before, until you make enough valuable contributions to the encyclopedic articles you will not get your userpage privileges back. There is no set time, it all depends on your actions. Also, your signature '''must''' link back to your userpage, or your talk page. Please go and fix that in your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]]. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:23, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:::How many contributions? Mine was 87. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
::::There is no set number. You need to prove that you wish to help the encyclopedia. This means no making new accounts, no coming to the staff continually asking for your userspace privileges back, and get working on making valuable edits that follow the {{bp|manual of style}} and the {{bp|style primer}}. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:29, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::I'm sorry. Do you have a friend code in IV Generation games? I learned that you are a great trainer. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
::::::If you wish to discuss non Bulbapedia matters, please do so on [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/ the forums] - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:35, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:It is fine what did I did to the article: [[Aaron (Elite Four)]]. Recruit '''Map Overworld Sprite'''. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
::They're not really needed, and should not go at the start of the into statement. Maybe we can find a place for them, but not right now. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 11:00, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:How about this one:
 
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|- align=center
| [[Image:DP_Ryou.png]]
| [[Image:AaronPlatinum.gif]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Aaron's sprite from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
|Aaron's sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
|- align=center
| [[Image:VSAaron.png]]
| [[Image:AaronOverworld.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Aaron's Challenge sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
|Aaron's map sprite
|}
Luis Felix Raileys 11:51, 15 January 2010 (UTC)

:I really observed your userpage but tell me how does the [show] and [hide] work?[[File:Ani389MS.png]][[User:Luis Felix|Luis Felix]][[User talk:Luis Felix|Appreciate Me]] 09:40, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
===Notice!===
I have many contributions for the main page. Can I edit my user page again?Luis Felix Raileys 10:12, 4 February 2010 (UTC)
:Fine. You have been attempting to help add content to mainspace pages. However, if you abuse the userspace again, you will lose it again. Indefinitely. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:32, 4 February 2010 (UTC)
::Do you know why I need your friend code in Generation IV Games...because I need your help to evolve my Rhydon into Rhyperior...Luis Felix Raileys 04:44, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

== {{u|Twinleafgirl}} ==

She has made numerous edits to her userpage over the regarded limit, and has continued to do so despite warnings from myself and {{u|Force Fire}}. Could you please strip her of her userspace privileges? Thank you. --[[User:Oz|'''オ''']][[User talk:Oz|'''ッ''']][[Special:Contributions/Oz|'''ズ''']] 12:47, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

==Its alright if you can't answer this==
I have read your userpage, and you said if I have any questions come to you. This is about the anime, and I dunno if you watch the anime or anything. If you don't know, that's fine, and I'll ask someone else (you were the last admin who edited something on my watchlist, which is why I'm asking you). In [[DP020]], Kirlia looks into the future to see where Hunter J is going. Is this consitered {{m|Future Sight}}? I don't think it is, because Future sight is an attack, not looking into the future. The Pokedex entries claim that Kirlia can look into the future, that is why I'm asking you. Is it one of Kirlia's abilities, or is it the move Future Sight. Again, if you do not know, I will ask another admin. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 22:09, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
:I poked some other staff members for opinions on it. Unless Kirlia's trainer, or someone else, said it was Future Sight it would be best not to assume that it's the move in question. If you want another opinion on it, I'd suggest asking the Anime Project leader {{u|Kenji-girl}}. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 22:20, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
::Okay, thanks. The trainer did not say future sight, but the article said it was (although the person who put it down makes some mistakes), so it confused me a bit. Thanks for answering. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 22:24, 19 January 2010 (UTC)

==Just a little help please==
How do you make separate pages on a Userspace?
[[User:Pikawitchu|Pikawitchu]] 21:20, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
# Go to your userpage.
# Add <code>/</code> and whatever you want the title to be for your subpage in the URL bar of your browser. (So, if I wanted a predictions page, I would add <code>/predictions</code> or something like that)
# Hit enter, then create the page. Just remember the {{bp|userspace policy}}, and don't edit it too much. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 23:19, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
Thanks, also I noticed that some of the japanese romaji translations end a consanant, which i thought was imossible unless it was a (nasal)n. For example: Numels romaji was donmel but my translation of the katakana was donmeru. Why is the romaji like that?[[User:Pikawitchu|Pikawitchu]] 20:42, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
:It's due to technical limitations of the language- technically they don't have an "l" sound, so they use the closest next thing. It's also what's trademarked, so.. yeah. ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 20:50, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
Kogoro you have alot of templates under your name, how is that possible? Did you make them yourself? If you did, do other people use them?[[User:Pikawitchu|Pikawitchu]] 21:13, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, I have a few userspace templates. I made most of them myself, had some assistance on a few as well. If you check the [[Special:WhatLinksHere|What Links Here]] page, you can see every page they're used & linked on. Some are used by other users, with permission. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:32, 4 February 2010 (UTC)

== Zoroark Articles!, if you need :) ==

Hi Kog, looks like you have protected the Zorua, Zoroark articles. Anyway, I have created these two articles on Zorua and Zoroark on my userspace. Can you please check them out? Are they fine to be moved as official articles. If someone have already created the article then its okay, otherwise you can use these two. They are super stub but they can be expanded when the more info will be revealed. Thank you. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 18:37, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
:{{u|Quagbert}} already beat you to them, {{p|Zorua|here}} and {{p|Zoroark|here}}. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:41, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, that's okay. OMG !!! Quag's article is looking damn awesome. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 02:28, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

== Zorockhead ==

WHY'D YOU PROTECT THOSE PAGES I WANTED TO MAKE AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE NEW POKEYMANS WAAAAH

I jest, I jest. Also, Echy boy called and says to say that he'll be on in about three or so hours to celebrate the arrival of Gen V's Lucario and possibly mainspacing what we have for any articles. Just giving you a heads up. --'''[[User:Darkeiya|Darkeiya]]''' ''[[User talk:Darkeiya|talk to me!]]'' 20:31, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

== DP167 is Protected? ==

Hey Kog, may I know the reason for the protection lock on DP167? I am curious because I usually create episode articles and just in case if it will be revealed then me or any other user will try to edit it. Was there any dispute over it? --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 12:43, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
:Seeing as {{u|Kenji-girl}} protected it, I don't know her exact reason for the protection. However, since a user did attempt to create the page in a very {{tt|odd manner|Please don't ask, it's far too strange to even attempt explaining.}}, that may have something to do with it. If you want the exact reason, you'll need to ask the administrator that added the protection. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 12:51, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, okay. I will ask KG about it. Anyway, thanks for the info. {{unsigned|Adyniz}}

== About Gen II's Goldenrod map ==

I've only noticed that it was reverted back a few minutes ago, when I visited the page again. I want to ask the reason for such action. Since the image I uploaded was from {{tt|the English version of Crystal|yes, I used CrysMap and an US Crystal you-know-what}}, the only reason I can see for the reversion being made is that the PCC is shown. However, we should get a map from a Japanese version instead of blatantly showing an hacked English map. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 17:17, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

== Luis Felix, again ==

Do you wanted to know why I wanted to edit my userpage once again? I already had the rubrics for my userpage then it was still blocked after all. It doesn't matter to me if it is the userpage is my important. This is only a '''SINGLE SHOT'''. That means that I had only one shot to edit, no repeats. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}

When I can edit my userpage again if I keep working in the main space every 5:30 pm? {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}

:I moved Luis Felix new comments here. Sorry about the rollback. He just went and changed all his unsigned sigs with another sig with a PICTURE in it... Plus he deleted other comments. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 09:39, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks ==
For fixing the red links. :-) [[User:ShinyGlaceon|ShinyGlaceon]] 17:44, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

== I'm Confused ==

Is there a reason why you deleted DP167 (I'm sorry I don't understand Bulbapedia Lingo with the whole golden slowpoke, while I could infer that someone made two of them, and one was just too slow, the fact remains that there is at this time no DP167 page, 5:37 Mountain time) but anyway why did you delete it when the official TV Tokyo website confirmed it? --[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 12:38, 19 February 2010 (UTC)
:I think you are not aware of that full mess. Actually, a user (unknown) tried to create [[DP167]] with some totally FAKE info and at that time the episode wasn't revealed yet. That's why kogoro deleted it and it was almost 1 week ago not today and tv tokyo revealed the episode today not last week. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 13:01, 19 February 2010 (UTC)
:: Oh sorry I didn't really think to look at the date Kogoro deleted DP167, I just thought it was recent given all the new information, Never mind then.--[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 13:12, 19 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Its okay. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 13:25, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

== Kogoro, do you speak Japanese? ==

Just wondering, and if you do, can you help with something?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 03:39, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
:Nope, I do not. Sorry. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 03:50, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
::It's alright, umm do you know any of the admins that speak it?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 03:52, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Ume's not an admin but she speaks it, as does Mr. Bossman Archaic... don't bug them too much unless it's really urgent. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:57, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
::::Well, it can wait, and it's not urgent. Just want to get something straight. Thanks anyways Kogoro.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 04:01, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks! ==

'''Hi! Thanks for the advice!''' 
I'm learning a lot here, that's why it was taking me a while to edit my page. 
I'll leave it there for now, as you suggested, and try to help whenever possible. =) 
*''~Thanks again!!'' --[[User: SaitoFX|SaitoFX]]--04:12, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

== soz ==
didn't see that it was on a userspace... and I'm new, but that isn't an excuse :P [[User:Neobenedict|Neobenedict]] 19:41, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

== Demo? ==

What demo? I think that the guy simply made that up. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:05, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
:[[Talk:Eusine#HG/SS trainer class|It was mentioned here.]] I haven't seen any demo myself, but that could be easily due to TPCi rarely releasing events/specials in Canada. Needless to say, we'll be looking into the claimed demo to see if it's true. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:20, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
:: Apparently a demo was shown off at the Nintendo Media Summit,[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiKzP7-h62E this video] must be what that user was referring to. [[User:Trainer-c|Trainer-c]] 02:30, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

==Hi==
Hi, I think someone was vandalizing the Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur pages. I reverted the edits, and I thought I should let you know. I was going to tell TTE, but he protected his talk page. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 02:12, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
:Also, I think that you should keep an eye on Webrider360 as well. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 02:55, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

==Hello, Kogoro==
We received your warning pertaining to the editing of our userpage, and we were wondering just how frequently/extensive edits would be before they would become burdening to the server or considered "Heavy editing", thank you very much; --[[User:Survive Group|Survive Group]] 18:38, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:Well, try to use '''Show Preview''' ''button'' instead of saving the page. 3 userpage edits (max) are enough for a single day or server will start to react oddly. So, its better to preview your edits and check that is it working fine or not. Previewing the page won't count as an edit so you can preview it as many times as you want. If you have any more questions then feel free to ask. Thank you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 18:44, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
::Thanks for the clarification, I do have another question, one day I made a rather minor edit on the userpage, consisting only of deleting the names of 3 Pokémon and their ♀/♂ sym. (all done within saving the page twice) and I received a warning for editing too much-- It confused me quite a bit because I didn't think it would led to any sort of conflict. After you had given me an understanding of the maximum amount of edits, I feel that being contacted for over-editing such a small portion of the userpage was unfair; could you please explain why this may have happened? Please forgive me if it sounds like I am complaining, I am just confused. --[[User:Survive Group|Survive Group]] 19:00, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:::No problem. Well, I didn't know that. Getting a warning on just two userpage edits doesn't sound fair (NOTE: An edit is an edit, whether its small or of large size). I think the user must have warned you mistakenly because usually we don't warn people on just 2 userpage edits. We will try to take care of this thing in the future :) ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 19:07, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
::::There is nothing requiring looking into. There was no warning given for only 3 edits. Please note, that all edits (especially userspace edits) are counted via UTC time and not each user's specific timezone. This is one of the major reasons for the UTC clock that appears above every single page. If you look at the timestamps on your talk page, Survive Group, you will see both warnings were given on February 19th for edits made during February 19th UTC. I will also post the history of your userpage, pleas note that all times are in UTC:
::::# 19:33, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (2,566 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::# 19:32, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (2,566 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::# 18:32, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) m (968 bytes) (→GREY | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 18:32, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (968 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::# 02:04, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (848 bytes) (→BRONZE | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 02:01, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (841 bytes) (→GREY | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 01:49, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (829 bytes) (→GREY | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 01:48, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (820 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::To Adyniz, I must ask you not to reply to messages specifically asking an administrator for clarification. Your messages, especially in this case, appear as if you are acting as an administrator yourself, which you are not. While I appreciate you taking your own time to assist other users, you should not speak as if it is on behalf of me, or the administration. Thanks. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 19:27, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:::::Oh, I am extremely sorry. I really didn't meant that, I was just trying to help him. Sorry for the trouble, I will try to stay away from these type of questions in the future. Again, my apologies to you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 02:29, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::::::I beg your pardon, Kogoro, but if Adyniz's answers were not legitimate, could you please answer my first question? ("We received your warning pertaining to the editing of our userpage, and we were wondering just how frequently/extensive edits would be before they would become burdening to the server or considered "Heavy editing", thank you very much") --[[User:Survive Group|Survive Group]] 19:05, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Adyniz's answers were generally accurate regarding the {{bp|userspace policy}}. Editors ''shouldn't'' need to make more than 3-4 userspace edits within the span of {{tt|one day|UTC time}}, users also shouldn't reach 3-4 userspace edits on a {{tt|regular basis|day after day, basically}}. Warnings are generally given if a user makes 5+ (Often editors will be lenient and wait until 6 edits, unless the earlier 5 were done in a {{tt|very short|Less than an hour or two}} time span.) or, if a user is predominantly only editing their userspace. Since Bulbapedia is an encyclopedia, we do want to see our users working more on the content pages than their own personal pages, plus that constant userspace edits does negatively impact on the server. Sorry for the lateness of this reply. If you have any other questions, feel free to give me a shout. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 15:52, 24 March 2010 (UTC)

== Report! ==

Hey Kog, there is user named '''Koyor''' and he is editing his userspace page too much. I [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Koyor#STOP. warned] him thrice but he is not ready to listen at all. I think you can stop [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Koyor&action=history him]. Thank you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 19:10, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

== Dear Kogoro, ==

Hey. I have a spare half hour or so and was wondering if there's anything you can use my help with during the lockdown. And I can't get on AIM right now, so don't bother asking. :P But yeah... I don't have my HGSS yet, but if there's anything you'd like me to do, let me know. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 19:22, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
:Dear Kogoro. I herd today was your unbirthday, so I bringed you a present. If you don't like it, pass it along to TTE or Evan or the tech or someone. I'll lay money on it being their unbirthdays too. [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Vhayes1992#File:Pokeathlon_logo.png] Much love and happiness for this very ordinary day of the year. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:03, 24 March 2010 (UTC)

==User problem==
I am having some problems with {{u|Kash}} who is editing his userpage even after I sent a warning about that and that this User also vandalized and then undid that edit on another users' page. Currently seeing no constructive edits either. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 16:38, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

== Vandalism Alert! ==

Hey Kog, a user named [[User_talk:GrandFestivalFan|GrandFestivalFan]] is continuously + heavily vandalizing the articles. I warned him twice but he is not ready to listen. Please block him or anything else which you think is right to do. Thank you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:19, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

:Also thank you for dealing with RaiderZX since he clearly ignored my warning. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 20:08, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

== User Creation Log ==

I was looking over the [[Special:Log/newusers|User Creation log]] and see that it said some user created another user account. ("Iwinmore created new account Iwinmore1") Any idea what that is about? Thanks. –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 09:34, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

== About that Wild Starter Pokémon Page... ==

I completely agree that it doesn't need it's own article, but perhaps we could find somewhere else to place the information, perhaps on the [[Starter Pokémon]] article? Just a suggestion, as I think the information should be kept. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 09:57, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
:The information ''is'' already on that very page, if you look closely enough. That's the very reason the "Wild starter pokémon" page was deleted as quickly as it was, both times. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:50, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

== Another User Account ==

It looks like someone else may have (accidentally?) created another user account (Goldvsash created new account User:Legendary pokemon master) which can be seen again over on the [[Special:Log/newusers|User Creation log]]. Thanks. –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 14:43, 24 April 2010 (UTC)

==Project Movies==

Could we use this maybe? [[User:Totojo158|''toto'']][[User talk:Totojo158|Rulz]]''' 00:05, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
:The movies are part of [[Bulbapedia:Project Anime|Project Anime]]. [[User:Takharii|<sc>Takharii</sc>]] '''~''' [[User talk:Takharii|<sc>Talk!</sc>]] 00:08, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

==Wait, Was it this?==
Oh, this is my question: What if I wanted to study wikicode on other userpages without changing or saving them? Would that be fine? Also, is there a limit on how many sub-userpages a user is able to make in, lets say, a 12-hour period? If so, g'va me an a hollerin'!(heh-heh-heh.) '''RockSmashGuy ~ [[User:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°My Graffiti°°</sc>]] | [[User talk:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°Harass me°°</sc>]]''' 05:57, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
:Oh, and I forgot this as well: Are users permitted to remove old messages from their own talk page? '''RockSmashGuy ~ [[User:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°My Graffiti°°</sc>]] | [[User talk:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°Harass me°°</sc>]]''' 06:02, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
::Yes, you may view other people's source coding. You may make three userpage edits per 24-hour period (see [[Bulbapedia:Userspace policy]]). You may never delete a comment on a talk page (see [[Bulbapedia:Talk page|Bulbapedia:Talk page policy]]). These policies are linked on the welcome on your talk page. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:31, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Well, are you allowed to delete your welcome message that you receive as a brand-new user? If not right away, after how long of a period of time? '''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''[[User:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°My Graffiti°°</sc>]]''' | '''[[User talk:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°Harass me°°</sc>]]''' 17:11, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
::::No, you are '''not''' allowed to remove the welcome from your talk page. If you want a clean talk page, your only option is to {{bp|Talk page#Deleting comments and archiving|archive}} your current one. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:18, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

== HOW do you do it? ==

<code>Hey Kogoro, I've got a basic idea in my head on coloring text on my userspace, but I want to know how to make it a complete theme for it—like you have, with a background. Are you permitted to tell me how you do it? If so, please tell me. I just want my userspace to look spiffy... Plus I follow the userspace policy perfect as of the date on my sig (hopefully long past that date <nowiki>;]</nowiki> ). </code> —'''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''[[User:RockSmashGuy|°°My Graffiti°°]]''' | '''[[User talk:RockSmashGuy|°°Harass me°°]] 17:28, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
:There's not a whole lot to it, just normal table codes placed on a sub-page for ease of use. Of course, the code is left opened to work properly (no <nowiki>|}</nowiki>s at the end.) Just remember to preview what you work on until it looks like what you want, then try it out. And always keep the userspace policy in mind.
:If you need to, you can also take a look at {{u|Kogoro/Template|my template}} for some code. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:01, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
::<s>↓That's not me; I don't know who did it, as they left no sig.</s> I want to archive my talk page. Do I need to create the Archive before moving it, or is it automatically made? —'''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''[[User:RockSmashGuy|°°My Graffiti°°]]''' | '''[[User talk:RockSmashGuy|°°Harass me°°]]</s> 17:49, 5 May 2010 (UTC)''' <code>see (my refs1) in this secton ;)</code>
:::As the talk page policy you were linked to shows, just move the talk page to a title like "<code>User talk:RockSmashGuy/Archive 1</code>" then, replace the redirect that is automatically placed on your main talk page with a simple link to your archive. Then your new, fresh talk page is ready for new messages.
:::I know it wasn't you. Moved their comment to a different section, like it should be. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:01, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
::::<code>(my refs1)</code> Thanx. —'''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''''signed'' comment by [[User:RockSmashGuy]]
:::::Thank you, thank you. Your politeness is refreshing, unlike some ''other'' admins I know. —'''[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]]''' ←(like it?) 14:58, 6 May 2010 (UTC)

==Question==
Who is the administrators of this website? {{u|Slipknot Darkrai}} 13:41, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
:I would suggest checking the pages listed on the {{bp|staff}} page. You will find convenient lists of the members in each staff group. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:01, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

==Another Question==
Well, I would like to know where exactly you got the image for the sixth fact down under the 'About Me' section of your 'Information' side-block. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to... I'm just curious as I have the same picture for my userpic on the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/ forums]. Also, that image is quite difficult to find on the Google Image search engine, so I'm checking to see if you got the image from me ;). Thanks. —'''[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy's]][[User:RockSmashGuy/Archive|Archive]]And[[User:RockSmashGuy/Template1|Template]]''' 22:13, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
:According to the Archives, [[a:File:May Dawn.jpg|that picture]] was uploaded by Haruka uzumaki on the 16th of October 2007. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 22:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

== StrungYellow ==

Definitely not my place to say here, but I couldn't help myself. I was under the impression that for acts of vandalism, users were given warnings, not indefinitely blocked after the first two offenses. Was I wrong? Again, I know it isn't my place to say, I just wanted to know the reasoning behind this. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 11:01, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:There's differences in vandalism. Accidental vandalism, where a user has their facts wrong, but continually insists they're right. And then there's blatant vandalism where they're not even attempting to assist Bulbapedia. I'm sure you can tell by the history of {{p|Bidoof}}, which style of vandalism that StrungYellow was doing.
:Users causing the second form of vandalism aren't welcome on Bulbapedia. Also, we feel that the time of our editors is invaluable, and we would much rather let them use that time to help Bulbapedia grow, instead of having to revert vandalism that could have been avoided. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 23:58, 15 May 2010 (UTC)

== steward ==

Hey, I was looking in the User group list and I saw a group named "steward". What is a group named steward doing there if its not only empty, it also was there before the user group change. It just doesn't make any sense at all to me. It having 1: an improper title; 2: no users in the group; and 3: was still there before and after the new user group implement. Got anything on it? Also, on the side, I was wondering how exactly new user groups are created; as I have a [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/wiki/Main_Page wiki] of my own and I want more [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/wiki/ChariMedia:Editorial_board usergroups], too. Additionally, hoping this isn't too dragged out, how do you a 20-year-old girl, MAGNEDETH, a 23-year-old guy, and Archaic, a 25-year-old guy, all fall into the category of "Pokémon Super fans" at such a past-time age!? —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 03:52, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:Excuse you. How old do you think the people who ''make'' the Pokemon games are? Surely you don't expect that games are made by 12-year-olds, simply because that's the "appropriate age" to be playing them? I am sick and tired of people accusing people over the age of 17 as being "too old" for video games - "E for everyone" doesn't cut off at a specific age.
:I'm 23 years old and I'm proud to be designing games for people of all ages to enjoy. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 04:07, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Look, I'm not trying to insult you, so get a grip on your temper; I was just wondering. If you really wanna tell someone off, go say what you just said on MAGNEDETH's talk page, he'd block you for that kind of behavior; he's no joke. Any of you got any ideas on the creation of new usergroups? If not you, tell me if you know someone that does <code>:</code>). Oh, and by the way, you said you were <code>"sick and tired"</code> of people discriminating against your age and position. That would make no sense at all unless there were other people besides me who said something that you misinterpreted in the first place. Thank you, and have a wonderful 4:00 UTC in the morning. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 04:20, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Why would I even want to say that to Deth? And he wouldn't block me, we're like best buds omg bbfs4lyf rofl. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 04:33, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::Steward is a special usergroup for the triwiki system, that allows users power on all the wikis. It's hidden away in the global groups function, which you can't see, but basically it's for Archaic and BMG execs.
::As for the age of many members of the fandom, think of it this way: we played the games that were designed for us, and we don't feel the need to stop playing them because of something as arbitrary as age. I've played Pokémon since 1999, when I was 11 years old, and even now, at 22, I find the Pokémon games a fun thing to do to pass time. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:14, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::Yep, and all you guys focus on is the negative crap. Nice examples to other users, especially when an admin's setting a bad example. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 04:24, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

==Hey, there...==
Well, I technically don't have to give credit to a format that I've seen at least 6 other users with when I'm the only one you seem to want to give credit to you for(1. the userbox); however I do admit that the main frame in some of our pages came from the idea of your userspace, and our board will most likely agree on giving you credit on that even if you don't join. If you truly want credit for #1, join the [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/ wiki], and we'll think about giving credit for it <code>:</code>). Oh, and another thing: Archaic's got black hair, no beard, and a girlfriend/wife, as I took the lint trail to his Facebook. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 04:24, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:Was that meant to be some kind of lame threat? No shit that's me sherlock, there's only a story on Bulbanews about my engagement with pics of us both. I've made no attempts to hide who I am, and my full name has been published on here multiple times. Fuck, my full name is even on the Encyclopaedia Dramatic page about us. --[[User:Archaic|Archaic]] 23:57, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:Technically, yes, you do. You might find it to be a very good idea to check out our {{bp|userspace policy}} as well as our [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ content license.] If you choose not to give attribution to the content you have blatantly lifted off of Bulbapedia, you are infringing on our copyrights. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to revoke your permission to use my template on Bulbapedia as well. Thanks for your understanding, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 00:35, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
::I significantly changed the uncredited templates, if you bothered to look. Also, we're using differently-themed color templates, being orange instead of green; with the <code>"-moz-"</code> removed from the <code>"border-radius"</code> in all of the boxes and tables. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 02:09, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
:::There's still that basis. Where did you get the template from? Kogoro. {{wp|Case Closed}}. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 02:11, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
:::So one user is inspired by Bulbapedia and decides to go off and start a wiki of his own, and he gets a ''"Hey! We want credit! We want credit!"'' from the site that gave him a basic idea and inspiration; now does anyone here think that I truly want to put out Archaic's business? Does anyone truly think that I would want to "harass" other users? Now just because I got serious with my conversing or had a "tone" doesn't mean that I was harassing the person I was talking to; that's just plain retarded if that was harassing. Your mom raises her voice because you didn't answer her: now ''is that called harassment''? Your own mother yelling to you across the hall being a crime? No. Just No. Plain and simple. All of you people are attracting the wrong crowd; you're attracting a crowd more suited for your forums, or better yet, my [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/wiki/Main_Page wiki], a place without limits on Userspace edits; a place where helping out the Pokémon encyclopedia '''is not''' a requirement; and a place where free chat is allowed and encouraged. Yes, we have rules, too; that are also based off of Bulbapedia's, yet ''another'' inspiration from this awesome wiki you have here, Archaic <code>:</code>). I like having a community, where if a user wants to try out a couple hours of monitored time being an EB member, he or she can do that if there are open spot candidates. You guys are an '''excellent''' source of knowledge, a great place to study facts about Pokémon, a place where the administrative group has things under control. I just sometimes get sick of the green, if you know what I mean <code>;</code>) (a real a-hole would've taken that literally and made fun of me with it). I just don't feel welcome here anymore like I used to... If you really hate me, you might be planning to deactivate my account soon, but I'll be there if there's a problem in need of fixing. Thank you so much, all you people that do what you do best: Using your Poké-knowledge to let other people know what you know, about Pokémon. I understand you guys played Red and Blue when you were 12, and well, adolescent kids like me just can't cut it like you can with you being there from the start and us picking up around the release of Emerald. Hope your wiki's complete one day, and thanks to Trom, Kogoro, and MAGNEDETH, too. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 09:16, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Hi RockSmashGuy. Kogoro got this message just as she was heading to bed and asked me to reply{{tt|.|then other stuff got in the way but hey, i'm here before she is}}
::::I'd like to start by saying I fully advocate and support you running your own wiki. Any competition is good competition, IMO, and your wiki seems to be coming along nicely with the new staff members you've found. Good job. The problem remains that you don't seem to understand Bulbapedia's copyright license, which is linked above and at the bottom of every single page. If it's a case of TL;DR, then basically every time you take something from or base something off of what you found on Bulbapedia, you need to state that on the page in question. We aren't trying to make a big deal out of this, we're just asking that you respect the time and effort that the extended Bulbapedia community has put into this place. We aren't trying to claim credit for credit's sake, but if you're deliberately and openly taking Bulbapedia's content (even modifying it - please read the license) then you need to say that. That's just the way it works. You'll note that [[Template:WikipediaBased|we do this when we base our content on stuff from Wikipedia]], so please meet the standard here. Thank you. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:52, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

==Sorry==
Sorry about the Ndex thing but the bigger issue is to prevent in the future of anyone getting it mixed up for the newdex to avoid repeating this incident, but regardless I believe it is best to do the right thing. Seriously if the Ndex is too confusing it could always be called the NaDex for the National Dex or NeDex for New Pokédex though I am aware that will never happen at this point. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:59, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
:Hi Tyler. NDex is, was and always should be National Dex. When I gave you permission to edit that page last night, I thought you were going to fix all the numbers. I didn't realize that you'd changed Bulbapedia definitions. A change that big should always be run through staff. Ask for permission before you do anything stupidly drastic, next time.
:I admit my mind wasn't fully on the job when I unprotected that page, which is why I let you do... whatever you did. Your original message didn't make a hell of a lot of sense to me, and the conversation on the talk page was about fixing the numbers, so that's what I thought you were going to do (and your comments in that section made no sense either).
:TL;DR? You confused the hell out of me and NDex means National Dex. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:28, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

::Nice work on criticizing me when it was all an accident, which made me feel upset, and vowing that I had to come up with an idea to make it simple to leave a message for people to read so this confusion incident never happens again. {{unsigned|Tyler53841}}

== [[User:Beligaronia/Proposed amendment to talk page policy‎|Proposed amendment to talk page policy‎]] ==

Hello, I have written the first draft of an amendment to the Talk page policy. If you wouldn't mind giving your opinion that would be greatly appreciated. In essence it recommends that sections headings on talk pages should always clearly relate to the topic under discussion. If you could also pass this along to the other members of the editorial board that would be most helpful.

I look forward to your comments and criticisms, and welcome any suggestions for revisions to the proposed policy. Thank you for your time.--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 02:17, 22 May 2010 (UTC)
:Bump. No, I'm not coming on AIM. Bump bumpity bump bump. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:23, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

==Use of Two Accounts==
{{u|XSushix}} and {{u|VaporeonLove2}}. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 16:14, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
:Made a second request. They may not have answered you, since you're not Bulbapedia staff. Anyway, if they don't answer within a week, I'll make a {{m|Judgement}} call on it. Thanks for the heads up. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:53, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

==Please==
Hi, Infernape-007 here. Despite my joining date, this is atually the first time I used this account. I sarted being interested in pokemon in late 2007 when I got my first DS and Pokemon Diamond. I since played all the pokemon games realeased since, except for explorers of the sky. My favourite pokemon is Infernape. I want to know two things:
1: Why did you delete my BunnyPip shipping page? What did I do wrong and how do I fix it?
2: What do I have to do to create my own user file? {{unsigned|Infernape-007}}
:Why did I delete that page?
:#It was misnamed, shipping pages belong in the shipping namespace. So, the title should have been '''''Shipping:BunnyPipShipping'''''
:#It was not notable. We have rather strict notability policies, especially regarding fanon such as shippings. Dawn's Piplup & Buneary do not meet the notability requirements.
:How do you fix it? You really can't. Even if you name it properly, it still will not meet notability, so it will just be re-deleted. Now, for that second question, I assume you mean how do you make a userpage? Well, first go {{u|Infernape-007|here}} and try to edit the page it sends you to. If it works, then you can make your page however you feel, as long as it's within the {{bp|userspace policy}}. If it doesn't work, then you don't meet the requirements to make a userpage yet. All you can do is continue contributing to Bulbapedia, and eventually you will be able to make a userpage - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:28, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

===Sorry,but...?===
Infernape-007 again. I'm able to make my own page, but how do I create the sidebar describing my gender and favourites and that? Could you give me a link that might help as I already tried that page tourial thing, or better yet, a link for an offical blank Bulbapedia page. Also, how do I create my own pokémon sprite? PLEASE, I REALLY NEED HELP!?!
{{u|Infernape-007}}
:Well, what I am using is nothing more than stylized wikitable code. If you don't know how to do that, I suggest {{bp|usertags|the informational page regarding usertags}}. It won't be flashy, but it will get you a basic box that you can put that information in as you wish. In the case of sprites, use an image editing program and have fun. Also, when you leave a comment on a talk page, only sign with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) not anything else. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:19, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

O.K., I'm aware that I might be annoying you with these questions, but I promise after this that I wouldn't ask again unless it's serious.Here's the list:
#How EXACTLY do you create a personalised sprite? could you give me a link?
#How do you create the background colour? Again, a link would be good.
#How do you get all those images for your user tags? again,link please!
Thanks! [[User:Infernape-007|Infernape-007]] 18:59, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
:Well then, lets try and go through these,
:#For the easiest way, and fastest results: Using an image editor, like MS Paint, take an official sprite and modify it. There is no link, I can really offer you, it's just sprite editing.
:#I would suggest looking up some wikicoding tutorials [[mw:Main page|here]].
:#I have to, once again, send you to {{bp|usertags|the informational page regarding usertags}}. It has a link to the main usertag category, which will get you to the mass of usertags that we have to offer. Many of them include instructions on how to show different images, and even change their colors.
:I think that's everything, right? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 19:10, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

==Please....==
I didn't do anything wrong other than the subpages. Next time, It will never happen again. I only made 4 edits, not 7 according to administrator Jello. I stopped at 1:18 and the same Administrator told me to stop at 1:24 and I actually didn't do anything after that. Check the history page for proof. Surprise, huh? So give me back my account please. [[User:Dialgafan1|Dialgafan1]] 21:26, 7 July 2010 (UTC)
:Actually, you did do something wrong. You '''did''' make ''seven'' edits, I had to delete ''three'' of them since you made the pages in another username's userspace. It doesn't matter if you stopped at 1:18, you violated the {{bp|userspace policy}}, again, mere hours after getting your userspace privileges back. Your privileges are revoked, '''indefinitely''', until the administration can be certain that you actually have learned your lesson. Until then, I suggest these to you:
:#Work in the mainspace, prove that you understand that Bulbapedia is an Encyclopedia, not a Social Networking website.
:#Don't ask staff members if you will be allowed to edit your page again.
:Now please, stop complaining about being rightfully reprimanded for your improper actions. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 21:38, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

==Why==
Why did you remove the Gen 4 glitch I added? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 02:32, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

== Bel ==

"бял" is "bial", "byal", or "bjal", depending on which romanization system you use, but it is ''never'' "bel". "бел", however, is always transcribed as "bel".

Sources:

* http://guru.hit.bg/ for "bial"
* http://www.ismanov.com/Projects/CyrLatConverter/index.php for "byal"
* http://www.uni-bonn.de/~manfear/cyrlatencoder.php for "bjal"
--[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 01:36, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

== Mijumaru menusprite ==

You're probably aware of the recent update to the Japanese Black and White page. In particular I'd like to direct your attention to the section which details Black and White's IR connectivity: [http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/series/bw/#/connection/connection06.html] As far as I'm aware this is the first screenshot we've seen of any Gen V menusprites. I bring up the Mijumaru sprite specifically because it's the only one in the screenshot we can assign to a ndex number as of right now. I got the screenshot directly from the site and pulled out the Mijumaru sprite as best as I could, and I tried to make it as visually consistent as possible with the site's existing Gen IV menusprites. I'll be the first to admit that somebody else could probably do a better job than I did, but as of right now 500MS.png does not exist on this site, so I did the best that I could and uploaded it to photobucket, because you locked down editing on the Archives. I present here for your approval the 500MS.png that I did my best to pull directly from an official site: [http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac303/HoopyHobo/BWSprites/500MS.png] I would very much like to see it uploaded to the archives, but ultimately you're free to do whatever you want with it, particularly if you feel it's not up to Bulbapedia's standards. [[User:Drapion|Drapion]] 06:31, 17 July 2010 (UTC)

== [[Route 1]] ==

Why did you revert my edit? You gave absolutely no explanation. --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 02:26, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:Check the revision history sometime:
::18:55, July 13, 2010 Maverick Nate (Talk | contribs) m (12,829 bytes) '''(Protected "Route 1": Speculation crackdown, also, these are just like episodes ([move=sysop] (indefinite)))'''
:We're not moving any routes yet, not to mention practically nothing is known about Isshu's Route 1. Don't take naming conventions into your own hands, that's a matter for the Editorial Board to decide. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:35, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::This is why Bulbapedia should adopt ''some'' of Wikipedia's editorial practices, specifically that admins are required to follow community consensus rather than making their own "consensus". --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 02:38, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::We're not going to adopt Wikipedia's practices. They don't work here, as our demographic is entirely different from that of Wikipedia. Also, can you provide a link to this "community consensus" you're claiming? Also, as that page was move protected, you were circumventing an article's protection. That is a blockable offense here, and on almost every wiki I've ever seen. You do know that, right? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:44, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::::Also here they like to keep speculation in their articles[citation needed], this is definitely not a place that adopts Wikipedia's practices. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 03:33, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::::Seriously felinoel, it's almost certain that Tsutarja is 494 and Mijumaru is 500. Stop bringing it up. And I agree with Kogoro. Shiny Noctowl, we shouldn't move the page yet. I'm sure most of the community would be willing to wait for more info to move the pages anyway.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 04:13, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::::::You implicate yourself in your statement, "almost certain" is not completely certain and therefore is speculation. Because of that implication I would like to change what I said from, "like" to, "strongly desire"
::::::lol at the citation needed though, for anyone actually wanting to know the citation just look at what Pokelova said [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 04:25, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I'm sorry, I don't believe that Pokelova's message qualifies as a {{wp|Wikipedia:RS|reliable source}}. Could you please cite your speculation with reliable sources, and refrain from using {{wp|Wikipedia:OR|original research}}. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 04:33, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::::::::You can't infer from Pokelova's comment that I am talking about this wiki's refusal to '''''only''''' assign pokemon that have their actual number in the National Dex officially stated, a number in the National Dex?
::::::::See the conversation [[Talk:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_by_National_Pok%C3%A9dex_number#Click_here|here]] then, and consider the citation cited. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 05:44, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

==I'm Tired==
I'm tired of people undo my edits. WHAT IS WRONG WITH A SPOILER!!! Please just let my edit be...[[User:Gamerater888|Gamerater888]] 01:37, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
:#There is no need for the "spoiler" the images show ''nothing more than you will see on the average beach''.
:#You're being undone by a Senior Administrator '''and''' a member of the Extended Editorial Board. You really shouldn't edit war with anyone, let alone high-level staff members.
:#When you want to add a new section to a talk page, use the '''+''' tab at the top of the page, {{bp|talk page|don't edit the "intro" section}}.
:If there's anything else, feel free to drop me a message by editing ''this section''. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:48, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

== Userpage Template... ==

I imagine you get this question a lot, so if you're bothered feel free to hit me with a fish. Anyway, I was wondering if I could 'borrow' your userpage template, and give you full credit? I imagine everything is put in Username/Header or something, but anyway I just figured I would ask. Thank you.

Also, how exactly does the Talk Archives bar work? [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 03:50, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
:{{ms|129|Magikarp (Pokémon)}} As long as you give full credit, then go right ahead. All of the parameters are listed on the {{u|Kogoro/Template|template page}} itself, if you don't want to go through the pain of modifying the code. The archive bar, uses a lot of parser coding, definitely not something to play with unless you know what you're doing. Or, at least have a guide. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:05, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
::My apologies for responding late, but thank you and I promise to give you lots of full credit. [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 21:57, 27 August 2010 (UTC)

== Problem ==

When I try to add a new section it says it has a session data error. My account will also log out on it's own. Please Help:(--[[User:Dbeckelheimer6|Dbeckelheimer6]] 18:08, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, it happens sometimes. Server issues.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 20:19, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
::As said, the server has had some issues since we upgraded to MediaWiki 1.16. Such errors are to be expected, and are fixed as soon as possible. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:05, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

== To Whom It May Concern, ==

Hello. I'm A President Named C-Dawg, a rather new user here. I have heard that you are one of the admins on this site for editing and all that. Well, see, I believe to have done decent enough contributions [whilst also being rather small, I do admit], and I think I should have the privileges to edit my userpage [trust me, I won't abuse the editing of my own userpage, just watch]. [[User:A President Named C-Dawg|A President Named C-Dawg]]
:Not yet, bud. It's an automatic thing. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:04, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
Huh... well, the history behind why this is so does indeed make sense. [[User:A President Named C-Dawg|A President Named C-Dawg]].

== Then plz help ==

if you dont want me to theft then please tell me how to code...--[[User:Ash's Infernape|Ash's]] [[User_talk:Ash's Infernape|Infernape]] 15:22, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
:There is no ''if'' here, you ''will'' stop stealing other people's content. If you don't, as I said on your talk page, your userspace privileges will be removed. If you need help with coding, you can find some basic code examples on the {{bp|wikicode}} page. Beyond that, I would suggest looking up wikicoding tutorials. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 15:38, 14 September 2010 (UTC)

== Pokémon Podcast ==

There was no reason for the page, {{red link|It's Super Effective}}, to be deleted in the first place. The reason for deletion wasn't even good. I mean, there are plenty of other Pokémon Podcast pages on Bulbapedia like [[WTPT]], so it shouldn't have been deleted in the first place. {{unsigned|Committhistomemory}}
:There were multiple reasons for it to be deleted, the biggest two would be:
:#The cast started this summer, it's far too new to be notable enough for an article. (Bulbacast & WTPT have been around for much, much longer than just a few months.)
:#You didn't add any categories, nor did it have the notice for falling under Project Fandom. (Both of these are extremely important, and should never be forgotten.)
:Now, if the podcast continues to grow and shows notability by the end of the year, we may allow an article to be created. But until then, the article is staying deleted. If you disagree with this, feel free to contact our {{ut|TTEchidna|Editor-in-Chief}} to appeal the deletions. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:13, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== Sorry ==

Sorry about the trouble I've caused, my sister ([[User:ShiroReshiram]]) likes to vandalise wikis, thus explaining the Ph1234r incident. I don't have a computer, either, so I often come to Internet Cafes, so I hope this clears things up. Bye!--[[User talk:444Zekrom|444]][[User:444Zekrom|Z]][[Zekrom|ekrom]] 07:40, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
:Alright, thank you for the information. We will certainly be looking into this. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:15, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

== I need to know if this is alright ==

You wanted my page edited. Is it edited enough? I need to know. I've been trying to ask you on my talk page but you haven't responded. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 01:40, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, close enough. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:14, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
::Alright, thanks Kogoro! ^^ --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:12, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

== Arceus and Lake Guardians ==

Cresselia DID create the Lake Guardians. It's true. Ask Nintendo. And if they say that information is incorrect ask Fnac (the shop where Nintendo events distribution occured). {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
:That's what Kogoro said on your talk page. Arceus created them, not Cresselia.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 22:01, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

Sorry, I was thinking about the answer when I wrote it. It's true. Cresselia created Lake Guardians. {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
:Cresselia did no such thing. Give me ONE piece of proof that she did.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 12:17, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
::@SakasFixe: No, Cresselia did not. I told you that back in May, and the facts have not changed since then. Arceus created the Lake Guardians. '''Period.''' In something unrelated, you really need to remember to sign your messages with four tildes ({{bp|signature policy|<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}) - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 04:02, 11 October 2010 (UTC)
::@Pokelova: While I certainly appreciate your trying to step up an help solve issues. It would be nice if messages left om my talk page could be left for {{tt|me|or another staff member}} to answer. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 04:02, 11 October 2010 (UTC)

OK! Fine! I will probably the only person (except of Pokémon Creators and those staff) knowing the truth. Sakas 20:08, 12 October 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Status condition

2010-10-10T13:04:03Z

SakasFixe: /* Pokérus */

'''Status ailments''' affect a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s ability to battle. There are three kinds of status. The first are non-volatile, the second are volatile, and the third lasts while a Pokémon is in battle.

==Non-volatile status==
Non-volatile status ailments are status ailments that will remain until a Pokémon is healed at a [[Pokémon Center]], a specific [[status ailment healing item|curative item]] is used, or, in case of Freeze and Sleep, after a certain amount of turns during the battle. A Pokémon inflicted with a non-volatile status will still be affected after being pulled out of battle (unless they have the {{a|Natural Cure}} ability), and after a battle is over. It is only possible for a Pokémon to be afflicted by one of these at a time. In [[Generation III]] and beyond, certain [[Ability|abilities]] will cause or prevent them, as well as benefit from them.

===Burn===
[[File:Ursaring Burn status.png|thumb|250px|{{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} is burned]]
The burn condition reduces a Pokémon's Attack power by half (except for Pokémon with the {{a|Guts}} ability, where this condition raises Attack by 50%). Additionally, at the end of a turn, the Pokémon loses 1/8 its maximum hit points (in [[Generation I]] or in the case of Pokémon with the ability {{a|Heatproof}}, the Pokémon loses 1/16 of its maximum hit points). Normally {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon and Pokémon with the {{a|Water Veil}} ability cannot be burned, although if a Fire-type Pokémon's type is changed through a move like {{m|Waterlog}}, is then burned and switched out to return the type to Fire, the burn status will remain. All [[List of moves that burn|moves which can cause burn]] are Fire-type except for {{m|Tri Attack}} ([[Generation II]] onwards), {{m|Fling}} when the [[Flame Orb]] is held, {{m|Boiling Water}} and {{m|Cold Flare}}. In Generation V, Pokémon glow red when afflicted with burn.

===Freeze===
{{redirect|Freeze|the glitch|game freeze}}
[[Image:Frozen Pokémon.png|left|thumb|{{AP|Pikachu}} is frozen|250px]]
The freeze condition causes a Pokémon to be unable to make a move. Damaging {{type2|Fire}} moves used on a frozen Pokémon will remove the freeze status. As of [[Generation II]], freeze has a random, 20% chance to be cured on its own on the frozen Pokémon's turn. Consequently, the frozen Pokémon may thaw out on the turn of freezing; however, in [[Generation I]], a frozen Pokémon never thaws without external aid. Pokémon cannot be frozen in [[weather conditions#Intense sunlight|sunny weather]]; contrary to popular belief, sunny weather does not cause a quicker thawing.

{{type2|Ice}} Pokémon cannot be frozen by Ice-type moves; however, they can be frozen by Tri Attack. A frozen Pokémon can still use the moves {{m|Flame Wheel}}, {{m|Sacred Fire}} and {{m|Flare Blitz}} while frozen; these moves will thaw the user, thaw the opponent if possible, and deal damage to the opponent. All [[List of moves that freeze|moves which cause freezing]] are Ice-type except Tri Attack (Generation II onwards) and Secret Power (when used in snow or ice; [[Generation IV]] only). It is also the only non-volatile status which has no move that causes it 100% of the time. The only move to provide more than a 10% chance of freezing is {{m|Secret Power}} when used on snow or ice, which provides a 30% chance. In Generation V, Pokémon glow blue and stop moving when afflicted with freeze.

A frozen [[Sky Forme]] {{p|Shaymin}} will revert to its [[Land Forme]].

===Paralysis===
A Pokémon inflicted with paralysis will be unable to attack ("fully paralyzed") a quarter of the time. Additionally, its Speed is reduced to 25% of its previous value (except for Pokémon with the {{a|Quick Feet}} ability, where this condition raises the Speed by 50%). Many [[List of moves that paralyze|moves that cause paralysis]] are of the {{t|Electric}} type. {{t|Ground}} types can be paralyzed, however only if attacked by a non Electric-type move such as {{m|DragonBreath}} or {{m|Tri Attack}} (Generation II onwards), or if it uses an attack which makes contact on an opponent with the {{a|Static}} ability. In Generation V, Pokémon glow yellow when afflicted with paralysis.

===Poison===
[[Image:Poisoned Pokémon.png|right|{{TP|Ash|Gliscor}} is poisoned|thumb|250px]]
A poisoned Pokémon loses 1/8 of its maximum hit points every turn (in [[Generation I]], it loses 1/16). {{type2|Poison}} Pokémon cannot be poisoned. {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon cannot normally be poisoned in [[Generation III]] and beyond, however {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon can be poisoned if a Steel-type Pokémon's type is changed through a move like {{m|Waterlog}}, is then poisoned and switched out to return the type to Steel, the poison status will remain. In [[Generation II]], a {{type2|Steel}} type Pokémon can only be poisoned by the poisoning effect of the move {{m|Twineedle}}.

A poisoned Pokémon also loses 1 hit point for every four steps taken while not in battle. In [[Generation IV]], a Pokémon whose HP is reduced to 1 via poison outside of battle will have the poison status removed. As of [[Generation V]], no HP is lost outside of battle, making it similar to a burn. All [[List of moves that poison|moves that can poison]] are of the Poison-type except {{m|Twineedle}}, {{m|Secret Power}}, and {{m|Fling}} (which poisons only if {{DL|In-battle effect item|Poison Barb}} is held). In Generation V, Pokémon glow purple when afflicted with poison.

===={{anchor|Badly poisoned|Bad poison}}====
The status ailment caused by {{m|Toxic}} and {{m|Poison Fang}}, as well as by {{m|Toxic Spikes}} after it is used twice, is the same as Poison except its damage begins at 1/16 and grows an additional 1/16 every turn, taking 2/16 max hit points the second turn, then 3/16 the third turn, and 4/16 the fourth, and so on. In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], switching a Pokémon out of active battle would change the badly poisoned condition to normal poison. In [[Generation III]] and beyond, the "badly poisoned" effect will remain even after switching a Pokémon out of battle and back in, but the damage counter will be reset. After a battle is over, the "badly poisoned" status will become a normal poison. All [[List of moves that poison|moves which can badly poison]] are of the Poison-type except {{m|Fling}} (which badly poisons only if {{DL|In-battle effect item|Toxic Orb}} is held). In Generation V, Pokémon glow purple when afflicted with bad poison.

===Sleep===
[[Image:Sleeping Pokémon.png|left|{{TP|Ash|Heracross}} sleeping|thumb|250px]]
A Pokémon that is asleep is unable to use any moves (in a situation almost identical to the Freeze condition), except for two special moves which may be used while asleep ({{m|Snore}} and {{m|Sleep Talk}}). Sleep lasts for a randomly chosen duration of 1 to 5 turns (1 to 3 in Stadium). Sleep may be self-induced for 3 turns (inclusive of the initial turn) using the move {{m|Rest}}, which will remove any other non-volatile status ailment. A [[Level#Disobedience|disobedient]] Pokémon may nap during battle, inducing the Sleep status. In Generation I, a Pokémon that wakes up is not able to attack that same turn, but since Generation II, it is able to attack as soon as the sleep wears off. In Generation V, Pokémon close their eyes while sleeping.
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==Volatile status==
A volatile status will wear off when a Pokémon is taken out of battle or a battle is over. Many of these will also wear off after a number of turns pass. All of these conditions may be passed to another Pokémon by using {{m|Baton Pass}} unless stated otherwise. Since they aren't shown in battle as a status aliment (having an icon) a Pokémon can be affected with multiple volatile ailments and a non-volatile aliment at the same time.

===Confusion===
A Pokémon will hurt itself in its confusion 50% of the time. The damage is done as if the Pokémon attacked itself with a 40-power typeless physical attack.

Confusion wears off after 1-4 attacking turns. This means that turns recharging, such as after using {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and turns unable to attack, such as from paralysis, will not lower the remaining number of turns of confusion. However, a sleeping Pokémon may hurt itself in confusion if using a move such as {{m|Snore}} or {{m|Sleep Talk}}.

Multi-turn attacks such as {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Dive}} require that confusion be checked both turns, further reducing the chance of successful attack. Pokémon with the {{a|Own Tempo}} ability are immune to [[List of moves that confuse|moves that cause confusion]].

Confusion is transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

A {{tc|Ninja Boy}} on {{rt|211|Sinnoh}} erroneously states that confusion only wears off if the Pokémon is switched out.

===Curse===
If a {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon uses {{m|Curse}}, the Pokémon it is used on loses ¼ its maximum hit points every turn, and the user immediately loses half of their maximum hit points in exchange. If any non-{{t|Ghost}} type Pokémon uses Curse, their {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}} go up one stage, and their {{stat|Speed}} drops one stage. If the victim of a Ghost-type Curse uses {{m|Baton Pass}}, the health-sapping effect is transferred to its replacement. If a Pokémon that has been afflicted by curse is switched out of battle, the effect is lifted. Also, in [[Generation II]], defeating the opponent will prevent the Pokémon it is used on taking damage from Curse on that turn.

===Flinch===
The flinch status is a one-turn status that prevents a Pokémon from attacking. A Pokémon can only flinch if the opponent attacks first. Pokémon with the {{a|Inner Focus}} ability are also immune to this. Most [[List of moves that cause flinching|moves that cause flinching]] are [[physical move]]s.

It is known as cringing in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]].

===Foresight/Odor Sleuth/Miracle Eye===
The opponent's evasion modification will not affect the accuracy of a Pokémon that uses {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, or {{m|Miracle Eye}}. In addition, a {{t|Normal}}- or {{type2|Fighting}} move used by a Pokémon that has used Foresight or Odor Sleuth will affect {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon, and {{type2|Psychic}} moves used by a Pokémon that has used Miracle Eye will affect {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon.

==={{anchor|attraction|Infatuation}}===
A Pokémon that is infatuated with its foe cannot attack it 50% of the time. A Pokémon can only successfully use {{m|Attract}} on opponents of the opposite gender. Pokémon with the {{a|Oblivious}} ability are immune to infatuation. The infatuated status cannot be passed with Baton Pass. Infatuation will end as soon as the Pokémon that used it or the Pokémon that it is used on leaves the battle.

===Leech Seed===
[[File:Turtwig Leech Seed effect.png|thumb|[[Ash's Torterra|Turtwig]] affected by Leech Seed]]
Each turn, a Pokémon hit by {{m|Leech Seed}} loses 1/8 (1/16 in [[Generation I]]) of its maximum hit points. The opponent is healed by the same amount. {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon are immune to {{m|Leech Seed}}. If a Pokémon affected by Leech Seed uses {{m|Baton Pass}}, Leech Seed is transferred to its replacement, even if it is a Grass-type. Even if the affected Pokémon switches again within the battle, if sent out again, the effects still remain (unless Baton Passed again). If the user of Leech Seed switches out, the health granted by the effect is applied to the new replacement. There is no requirement for the Pokémon to use the move again, or even to know it.

===Mind Reader/Lock-On===
When a Pokémon uses {{m|Mind Reader}} or {{m|Lock-On}}, the next damage-dealing move will hit the opponent without fail, even if the opponent uses a move that offers a turn of invulnerability, such as {{m|Fly}}. This effect can be {{m|Baton Pass}}ed.

===Nightmare===
{{m|Nightmare}} only affects a sleeping Pokémon. The sleeping Pokémon loses ¼ of its maximum hit points every turn. If the sleeping Pokémon awakens, then the nightmare will no longer be in effect. If Baton Pass switches out a Pokémon that is not asleep, then the nightmare will no longer be in effect.

===Perish Song===
After three turns, all Pokémon who heard the {{m|Perish Song}} will faint, excluding Pokémon with the {{a|Soundproof}} ability. Any Pokémon who heard it can avoid the effect of fainting if it is switched out before the 3-turn count finishes. {{m|Baton Pass}} transfers the Perish Song countdown.

===Taunt===
{{m|Taunt}} prevents the Pokémon from using any non-damaging moves. This effect will wear off after two to four turns, or if one switches out. Pokémon using {{m|Substitute}} can still be afflicted with this status ailment.

===Torment===
{{m|Torment}} renders the Pokémon incapable of using the same move twice in a row. If the Pokémon is holding a [[Choice item]], it is forced to use {{m|Struggle}} every second turn.

==Volatile battle status==
===Defense Curl===
Using {{m|Defense Curl}} causes the power of {{m|Rollout}} and {{m|Ice Ball}} to double for the Pokémon. This effect is not transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

===Focus Energy===
When a Pokémon uses {{m|Focus Energy}}, its [[critical hit]] rate increases.

===Mean Look/Spider Web/Block===
[[File:Dusknoir Mean Look.png|thumb|250px|left|{{p|Dusknoir}} using Mean Look]]
A Pokémon trapped by {{m|Mean Look}}, {{m|Spider Web}}, or {{m|Block}} cannot switch until the Pokémon that used the move is defeated or switches. The trapped Pokémon can also escape if it is holding the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Shed Shell}}. If a trapped Pokémon uses Baton Pass, the Pokémon brought out will be trapped instead.

===Minimize===
A Pokémon having used {{m|Minimize}} will take double damage if hit by the move {{m|Stomp}} (though this behavior is not present in [[Generation I]]).

===Mist===
[[File:Piplup mist.png|thumb|Mist surrounds {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}]]
{{m|Mist}} prevents a Pokémon's stats from being lowered by the opponent's attacks. The user may still lower its own stats with moves like {{m|Superpower}}. The move {{m|Defog}} cancels out Mist.

===Substitute===
The Pokémon that uses {{m|Substitute}} loses ¼ of its total HP (rounded down) to make a Substitute which will absorb hits until it "breaks" (damage the Substitute has taken is greater than the HP used to make it). From [[Generation II]] onward, Substitutes block all status ailments and will immediately break if a one-hit knockout attack connects with them. In [[Generation I]], however, a substitute only blocks primary status ailments; attacks like {{m|Thunder Wave}} and {{m|Spore}} completely circumvent the Substitute. Substitutes can be transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

===Reflect and Light Screen===
{{m|Reflect}} and {{m|Light Screen}} last for five turns (eight with {{DL|In-battle effect item|Light Clay}}) and heighten the user's entire team's {{stat|Defense}} or {{stat|Special Defense}}, respectively. Either of them can be broken by {{m|Brick Break}} or {{m|Defog}}.

==Other==

===Pokérus===
{{Main|Pokérus}}
Pokérus means Pokémon Virus. This is stat condition that changes Pokémon's Base Stats. Pokérus can be spread to other Pokémon. When a Pokémon is infected, is said that it grows exceptionally well.

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Status condition

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'''Status ailments''' affect a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s ability to battle. There are three kinds of status. The first are non-volatile, the second are volatile, and the third lasts while a Pokémon is in battle.

==Non-volatile status==
Non-volatile status ailments are status ailments that will remain until a Pokémon is healed at a [[Pokémon Center]], a specific [[status ailment healing item|curative item]] is used, or, in case of Freeze and Sleep, after a certain amount of turns during the battle. A Pokémon inflicted with a non-volatile status will still be affected after being pulled out of battle (unless they have the {{a|Natural Cure}} ability), and after a battle is over. It is only possible for a Pokémon to be afflicted by one of these at a time. In [[Generation III]] and beyond, certain [[Ability|abilities]] will cause or prevent them, as well as benefit from them.

===Burn===
[[File:Ursaring Burn status.png|thumb|250px|{{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} is burned]]
The burn condition reduces a Pokémon's Attack power by half (except for Pokémon with the {{a|Guts}} ability, where this condition raises Attack by 50%). Additionally, at the end of a turn, the Pokémon loses 1/8 its maximum hit points (in [[Generation I]] or in the case of Pokémon with the ability {{a|Heatproof}}, the Pokémon loses 1/16 of its maximum hit points). Normally {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon and Pokémon with the {{a|Water Veil}} ability cannot be burned, although if a Fire-type Pokémon's type is changed through a move like {{m|Waterlog}}, is then burned and switched out to return the type to Fire, the burn status will remain. All [[List of moves that burn|moves which can cause burn]] are Fire-type except for {{m|Tri Attack}} ([[Generation II]] onwards), {{m|Fling}} when the [[Flame Orb]] is held, {{m|Boiling Water}} and {{m|Cold Flare}}. In Generation V, Pokémon glow red when afflicted with burn.

===Freeze===
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[[Image:Frozen Pokémon.png|left|thumb|{{AP|Pikachu}} is frozen|250px]]
The freeze condition causes a Pokémon to be unable to make a move. Damaging {{type2|Fire}} moves used on a frozen Pokémon will remove the freeze status. As of [[Generation II]], freeze has a random, 20% chance to be cured on its own on the frozen Pokémon's turn. Consequently, the frozen Pokémon may thaw out on the turn of freezing; however, in [[Generation I]], a frozen Pokémon never thaws without external aid. Pokémon cannot be frozen in [[weather conditions#Intense sunlight|sunny weather]]; contrary to popular belief, sunny weather does not cause a quicker thawing.

{{type2|Ice}} Pokémon cannot be frozen by Ice-type moves; however, they can be frozen by Tri Attack. A frozen Pokémon can still use the moves {{m|Flame Wheel}}, {{m|Sacred Fire}} and {{m|Flare Blitz}} while frozen; these moves will thaw the user, thaw the opponent if possible, and deal damage to the opponent. All [[List of moves that freeze|moves which cause freezing]] are Ice-type except Tri Attack (Generation II onwards) and Secret Power (when used in snow or ice; [[Generation IV]] only). It is also the only non-volatile status which has no move that causes it 100% of the time. The only move to provide more than a 10% chance of freezing is {{m|Secret Power}} when used on snow or ice, which provides a 30% chance. In Generation V, Pokémon glow blue and stop moving when afflicted with freeze.

A frozen [[Sky Forme]] {{p|Shaymin}} will revert to its [[Land Forme]].

===Paralysis===
A Pokémon inflicted with paralysis will be unable to attack ("fully paralyzed") a quarter of the time. Additionally, its Speed is reduced to 25% of its previous value (except for Pokémon with the {{a|Quick Feet}} ability, where this condition raises the Speed by 50%). Many [[List of moves that paralyze|moves that cause paralysis]] are of the {{t|Electric}} type. {{t|Ground}} types can be paralyzed, however only if attacked by a non Electric-type move such as {{m|DragonBreath}} or {{m|Tri Attack}} (Generation II onwards), or if it uses an attack which makes contact on an opponent with the {{a|Static}} ability. In Generation V, Pokémon glow yellow when afflicted with paralysis.

===Poison===
[[Image:Poisoned Pokémon.png|right|{{TP|Ash|Gliscor}} is poisoned|thumb|250px]]
A poisoned Pokémon loses 1/8 of its maximum hit points every turn (in [[Generation I]], it loses 1/16). {{type2|Poison}} Pokémon cannot be poisoned. {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon cannot normally be poisoned in [[Generation III]] and beyond, however {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon can be poisoned if a Steel-type Pokémon's type is changed through a move like {{m|Waterlog}}, is then poisoned and switched out to return the type to Steel, the poison status will remain. In [[Generation II]], a {{type2|Steel}} type Pokémon can only be poisoned by the poisoning effect of the move {{m|Twineedle}}.

A poisoned Pokémon also loses 1 hit point for every four steps taken while not in battle. In [[Generation IV]], a Pokémon whose HP is reduced to 1 via poison outside of battle will have the poison status removed. As of [[Generation V]], no HP is lost outside of battle, making it similar to a burn. All [[List of moves that poison|moves that can poison]] are of the Poison-type except {{m|Twineedle}}, {{m|Secret Power}}, and {{m|Fling}} (which poisons only if {{DL|In-battle effect item|Poison Barb}} is held). In Generation V, Pokémon glow purple when afflicted with poison.

===={{anchor|Badly poisoned|Bad poison}}====
The status ailment caused by {{m|Toxic}} and {{m|Poison Fang}}, as well as by {{m|Toxic Spikes}} after it is used twice, is the same as Poison except its damage begins at 1/16 and grows an additional 1/16 every turn, taking 2/16 max hit points the second turn, then 3/16 the third turn, and 4/16 the fourth, and so on. In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], switching a Pokémon out of active battle would change the badly poisoned condition to normal poison. In [[Generation III]] and beyond, the "badly poisoned" effect will remain even after switching a Pokémon out of battle and back in, but the damage counter will be reset. After a battle is over, the "badly poisoned" status will become a normal poison. All [[List of moves that poison|moves which can badly poison]] are of the Poison-type except {{m|Fling}} (which badly poisons only if {{DL|In-battle effect item|Toxic Orb}} is held). In Generation V, Pokémon glow purple when afflicted with bad poison.

===Sleep===
[[Image:Sleeping Pokémon.png|left|{{TP|Ash|Heracross}} sleeping|thumb|250px]]
A Pokémon that is asleep is unable to use any moves (in a situation almost identical to the Freeze condition), except for two special moves which may be used while asleep ({{m|Snore}} and {{m|Sleep Talk}}). Sleep lasts for a randomly chosen duration of 1 to 5 turns (1 to 3 in Stadium). Sleep may be self-induced for 3 turns (inclusive of the initial turn) using the move {{m|Rest}}, which will remove any other non-volatile status ailment. A [[Level#Disobedience|disobedient]] Pokémon may nap during battle, inducing the Sleep status. In Generation I, a Pokémon that wakes up is not able to attack that same turn, but since Generation II, it is able to attack as soon as the sleep wears off. In Generation V, Pokémon close their eyes while sleeping.
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==Volatile status==
A volatile status will wear off when a Pokémon is taken out of battle or a battle is over. Many of these will also wear off after a number of turns pass. All of these conditions may be passed to another Pokémon by using {{m|Baton Pass}} unless stated otherwise. Since they aren't shown in battle as a status aliment (having an icon) a Pokémon can be affected with multiple volatile ailments and a non-volatile aliment at the same time.

===Confusion===
A Pokémon will hurt itself in its confusion 50% of the time. The damage is done as if the Pokémon attacked itself with a 40-power typeless physical attack.

Confusion wears off after 1-4 attacking turns. This means that turns recharging, such as after using {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and turns unable to attack, such as from paralysis, will not lower the remaining number of turns of confusion. However, a sleeping Pokémon may hurt itself in confusion if using a move such as {{m|Snore}} or {{m|Sleep Talk}}.

Multi-turn attacks such as {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Dive}} require that confusion be checked both turns, further reducing the chance of successful attack. Pokémon with the {{a|Own Tempo}} ability are immune to [[List of moves that confuse|moves that cause confusion]].

Confusion is transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

A {{tc|Ninja Boy}} on {{rt|211|Sinnoh}} erroneously states that confusion only wears off if the Pokémon is switched out.

===Curse===
If a {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon uses {{m|Curse}}, the Pokémon it is used on loses ¼ its maximum hit points every turn, and the user immediately loses half of their maximum hit points in exchange. If any non-{{t|Ghost}} type Pokémon uses Curse, their {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}} go up one stage, and their {{stat|Speed}} drops one stage. If the victim of a Ghost-type Curse uses {{m|Baton Pass}}, the health-sapping effect is transferred to its replacement. If a Pokémon that has been afflicted by curse is switched out of battle, the effect is lifted. Also, in [[Generation II]], defeating the opponent will prevent the Pokémon it is used on taking damage from Curse on that turn.

===Flinch===
The flinch status is a one-turn status that prevents a Pokémon from attacking. A Pokémon can only flinch if the opponent attacks first. Pokémon with the {{a|Inner Focus}} ability are also immune to this. Most [[List of moves that cause flinching|moves that cause flinching]] are [[physical move]]s.

It is known as cringing in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]].

===Foresight/Odor Sleuth/Miracle Eye===
The opponent's evasion modification will not affect the accuracy of a Pokémon that uses {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, or {{m|Miracle Eye}}. In addition, a {{t|Normal}}- or {{type2|Fighting}} move used by a Pokémon that has used Foresight or Odor Sleuth will affect {{type2|Ghost}} Pokémon, and {{type2|Psychic}} moves used by a Pokémon that has used Miracle Eye will affect {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon.

==={{anchor|attraction|Infatuation}}===
A Pokémon that is infatuated with its foe cannot attack it 50% of the time. A Pokémon can only successfully use {{m|Attract}} on opponents of the opposite gender. Pokémon with the {{a|Oblivious}} ability are immune to infatuation. The infatuated status cannot be passed with Baton Pass. Infatuation will end as soon as the Pokémon that used it or the Pokémon that it is used on leaves the battle.

===Leech Seed===
[[File:Turtwig Leech Seed effect.png|thumb|[[Ash's Torterra|Turtwig]] affected by Leech Seed]]
Each turn, a Pokémon hit by {{m|Leech Seed}} loses 1/8 (1/16 in [[Generation I]]) of its maximum hit points. The opponent is healed by the same amount. {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon are immune to {{m|Leech Seed}}. If a Pokémon affected by Leech Seed uses {{m|Baton Pass}}, Leech Seed is transferred to its replacement, even if it is a Grass-type. Even if the affected Pokémon switches again within the battle, if sent out again, the effects still remain (unless Baton Passed again). If the user of Leech Seed switches out, the health granted by the effect is applied to the new replacement. There is no requirement for the Pokémon to use the move again, or even to know it.

===Mind Reader/Lock-On===
When a Pokémon uses {{m|Mind Reader}} or {{m|Lock-On}}, the next damage-dealing move will hit the opponent without fail, even if the opponent uses a move that offers a turn of invulnerability, such as {{m|Fly}}. This effect can be {{m|Baton Pass}}ed.

===Nightmare===
{{m|Nightmare}} only affects a sleeping Pokémon. The sleeping Pokémon loses ¼ of its maximum hit points every turn. If the sleeping Pokémon awakens, then the nightmare will no longer be in effect. If Baton Pass switches out a Pokémon that is not asleep, then the nightmare will no longer be in effect.

===Perish Song===
After three turns, all Pokémon who heard the {{m|Perish Song}} will faint, excluding Pokémon with the {{a|Soundproof}} ability. Any Pokémon who heard it can avoid the effect of fainting if it is switched out before the 3-turn count finishes. {{m|Baton Pass}} transfers the Perish Song countdown.

===Taunt===
{{m|Taunt}} prevents the Pokémon from using any non-damaging moves. This effect will wear off after two to four turns, or if one switches out. Pokémon using {{m|Substitute}} can still be afflicted with this status ailment.

===Torment===
{{m|Torment}} renders the Pokémon incapable of using the same move twice in a row. If the Pokémon is holding a [[Choice item]], it is forced to use {{m|Struggle}} every second turn.

==Volatile battle status==
===Defense Curl===
Using {{m|Defense Curl}} causes the power of {{m|Rollout}} and {{m|Ice Ball}} to double for the Pokémon. This effect is not transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

===Focus Energy===
When a Pokémon uses {{m|Focus Energy}}, its [[critical hit]] rate increases.

===Mean Look/Spider Web/Block===
[[File:Dusknoir Mean Look.png|thumb|250px|left|{{p|Dusknoir}} using Mean Look]]
A Pokémon trapped by {{m|Mean Look}}, {{m|Spider Web}}, or {{m|Block}} cannot switch until the Pokémon that used the move is defeated or switches. The trapped Pokémon can also escape if it is holding the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Shed Shell}}. If a trapped Pokémon uses Baton Pass, the Pokémon brought out will be trapped instead.

===Minimize===
A Pokémon having used {{m|Minimize}} will take double damage if hit by the move {{m|Stomp}} (though this behavior is not present in [[Generation I]]).

===Mist===
[[File:Piplup mist.png|thumb|Mist surrounds {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}]]
{{m|Mist}} prevents a Pokémon's stats from being lowered by the opponent's attacks. The user may still lower its own stats with moves like {{m|Superpower}}. The move {{m|Defog}} cancels out Mist.

===Substitute===
The Pokémon that uses {{m|Substitute}} loses ¼ of its total HP (rounded down) to make a Substitute which will absorb hits until it "breaks" (damage the Substitute has taken is greater than the HP used to make it). From [[Generation II]] onward, Substitutes block all status ailments and will immediately break if a one-hit knockout attack connects with them. In [[Generation I]], however, a substitute only blocks primary status ailments; attacks like {{m|Thunder Wave}} and {{m|Spore}} completely circumvent the Substitute. Substitutes can be transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

===Reflect and Light Screen===
{{m|Reflect}} and {{m|Light Screen}} last for five turns (eight with {{DL|In-battle effect item|Light Clay}}) and heighten the user's entire team's {{stat|Defense}} or {{stat|Special Defense}}, respectively. Either of them can be broken by {{m|Brick Break}} or {{m|Defog}}.

==Other==

==Pokérus==
{{Main|Pokérus}}
Pokérus means Pokémon Virus. This is stat condition that changes Pokémon's Base Stats. Pokérus can be spread to other Pokémon. When a Pokémon is infected, is said that it grows exceptionally well.

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Fossil

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:''If you were looking for the TCG set, see [[Fossil (TCG)]].''
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A '''fossil''' (Japanese: '''カセキ''' ''fossil'') is a trace or piece of an organism of the past, such as a skeleton, shell, or leaf, preserved in the earth.

In the [[Pokémon world]], fossils of extinct Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived to life using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. There is also a man in the Oreburgh Mining Museum that will revive fossils. These two processes were supposedly developed independently of each other at around the same time.

Because of this method, ancient Pokémon are commonly called fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type2|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that's the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of their origins.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], fossils were key items. However, in [[Generation IV]], they were just normal items.

In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.

==In the games==
===[[Generation I]]===
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games, with the only exceptions being {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]] → {{p|Omanyte}}
*[[Image:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil]] → {{p|Kabuto}}
*[[Image:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] [[Old Amber]] → {{p|Aerodactyl}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon in the building on [[Cinnabar Island]].

The Helix and Dome fossils are chosen at the end of [[Mt. Moon]], being guarded by a Super Nerd, but the player may only choose one to keep. The other one that the Super Nerd takes will be revived and put on display in the Safari Zone. The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are key items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.

[[Lance]] is the first trainer to be seen with a fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon}}-like appearance.

===[[Generation II]]===
No new fossils were introduced in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. However, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}} are prominently featured in the puzzles located at [[Ruins of Alph]]. Of the three, only Aerodactyl is actually obtainable in the games via an in-game [[trade]] with an NPC in Kanto (for {{p|Chansey}}); Omanyte and Kabuto must be traded from Generation I.

[[Lance]], who is now the [[Champion]], continues to have Aerodactyl on his team. In addition, [[Brock]], being a fossil enthusiast, has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} in this generation's games, as well as the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium games]] in [[Gym Leader Castle]]. His fondness of fossils is referenced again in the next generation of games when a man in [[Mt. Moon]] mentions that Brock helps excavate fossils at the location.

===[[Generation III]]===
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new fossils were introduced. These fossils also appear in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They can be ressurected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil]] → {{p|Lileep}}
*[[Image:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil]] → {{p|Anorith}}

Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a fossil, it is rarely included in the fossil Pokémon group.

[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two fossil Pokémon, {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}}. In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Roxanne]] will eventually gain an Aerodactyl, an Omastar, and a Kabutops for her team.

In {{g|Colosseum}}'s Story Mode, various characters use the Hoenn fossils, including Relicanth. The most famous of these users are [[Miror B.]] and [[Gonzap]], of whom each has at some points an Armaldo on his team. In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], this relative ubiquity is cut considerably, with Lileep, Anorith, Cradily, and Armaldo only appearing once. That said, Relicanth deserves special mention as a member of [[Zook]]'s team.

FireRed and LeafGreen fossils are obtained the same way as in Generation I, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fossils may be revived in the [[Devon Corporation]] building in [[Rustboro City]].

===[[Generation IV]]===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new fossils were again introduced:

*[[Image:Bag_Skull_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil]] → {{p|Cranidos}}
*[[Image:Bag_Armor_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil]] → {{p|Shieldon}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] Mining Museum.

Whichever fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.

In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five fossils from the previous three generations.

In [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]] and [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]] fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]] and [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]] fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the [[Cliff Cave]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} can be revived at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

In this generation, fossils are considered to be normal items, and can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.

[[Roark]] has a Cranidos, while his father, [[Byron]], has a {{p|Bastiodon}}. Cranidos, {{p|Rampardos}}, and Shieldon can also be separately found when battling three lesser-known trainers; this is done to account for coverage of seen Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be spotted with another trainer.

As in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Brock]] has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} on his team in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and [[Lance]] has Aerodactyl.

===[[Generation V]]===
{{game|Black and White|s}} brought a new set of fossils to the Pokémon world:

*[[File:Bag Lid Fossil Sprite.png]] Lid Fossil → {{p|Purotoga}}
*[[File:Bag Wing Fossil Sprite.png]] Wing Fossil → {{p|Aaken}}

These fossils can be revived into Pokémon in the [[Shippou City]] Museum.

In [[Isshu]], one of these two fossils will be given away by a person in the [[Ancient Castle]].

Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a Hiker in [[Spiral Mountain]], with one being given out per day.

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| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Skull Fossil.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Roark's fossil.png|thumb|left|{{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf fossil]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' respectively.

[[Roark]], as he does in the games, has a Cranidos which evolves into a [[Roark's Rampardos|Rampardos]]. This Pokémon, as well as several other fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in his [[Canalave Gym|gym]]. This includes the fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf fossil that Roark found when he was younger.

==In the manga==
[[Image:Old Amber revive.gif|150px|right|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from [[Old Amber]] in [[Blaine|Blaine's]] lab]]

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights two revived Pokémon at a house in [[Fallarbor Town]]. Finally, in [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and his [[Byron|father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}.

==In the TCG==
All fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. Initially, only the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card existed, which could be evolved into any of the three Generation I fossil Pokémon, however, its use was eventually discontinued in favor of individual {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards to match the {{TCG|Claw Fossil|Claw}}, {{TCG|Root Fossil|Root}}, {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}}, and {{TCG|Armor Fossil}}s.

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A '''fossil''' (Japanese: '''カセキ''' ''fossil'') is a trace or piece of an organism of the past, such as a skeleton, shell, or leaf, preserved in the earth.

In the [[Pokémon world]], fossils of extinct Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived to life using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. There is also a man in the Oreburgh Mining Museum that will revive fossils. These two processes were supposedly developed independently of each other at around the same time.

Because of this method, ancient Pokémon are commonly called fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type2|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that's the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of their origins.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], fossils were key items. However, in [[Generation IV]], they were just normal items.

In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.

==In the games==
===[[Generation I]]===
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games, with the only exceptions being {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]] → {{p|Omanyte}}
*[[Image:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil]] → {{p|Kabuto}}
*[[Image:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] [[Old Amber]] → {{p|Aerodactyl}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon in the building on [[Cinnabar Island]].

The Helix and Dome fossils are chosen at the end of [[Mt. Moon]], being guarded by a Super Nerd, but the player may only choose one to keep. The other one that the Super Nerd takes will be revived and put on display in the Safari Zone. The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are key items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.

[[Lance]] is the first trainer to be seen with a fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon}}-like appearance.

===[[Generation II]]===
No new fossils were introduced in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. However, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}} are prominently featured in the puzzles located at [[Ruins of Alph]]. Of the three, only Aerodactyl is actually obtainable in the games via an in-game [[trade]] with an NPC in Kanto (for {{p|Chansey}}); Omanyte and Kabuto must be traded from Generation I.

[[Lance]], who is now the [[Champion]], continues to have Aerodactyl on his team. In addition, [[Brock]], being a fossil enthusiast, has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} in this generation's games, as well as the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium games]] in [[Gym Leader Castle]]. His fondness of fossils is referenced again in the next generation of games when a man in [[Mt. Moon]] mentions that Brock helps excavate fossils at the location.

===[[Generation III]]===
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new fossils were introduced. These fossils also appear in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They can be ressurected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil]] → {{p|Lileep}}
*[[Image:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil]] → {{p|Anorith}}

Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a fossil, it is rarely included in the fossil Pokémon group.

[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two fossil Pokémon, {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}}. In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Roxanne]] will eventually gain an Aerodactyl, an Omastar, and a Kabutops for her team.

In {{g|Colosseum}}'s Story Mode, various characters use the Hoenn fossils, including Relicanth. The most famous of these users are [[Miror B.]] and [[Gonzap]], of whom each has at some points an Armaldo on his team. In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], this relative ubiquity is cut considerably, with Lileep, Anorith, Cradily, and Armaldo only appearing once. That said, Relicanth deserves special mention as a member of [[Zook]]'s team.

FireRed and LeafGreen fossils are obtained the same way as in Generation I, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fossils may be revived in the [[Devon Corporation]] building in [[Rustboro City]].

===[[Generation IV]]===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new fossils were again introduced:

*[[Image:Bag_Skull_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil]] → {{p|Cranidos}}
*[[Image:Bag_Armor_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil]] → {{p|Shieldon}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] Mining Museum.

Whichever fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.

In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five fossils from the previous three generations.

In [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]] and [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]] fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]] and [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]] fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the [[Cliff Cave]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} can be revived at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

In this generation, fossils are considered to be normal items, and can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.

[[Roark]] has a Cranidos, while his father, [[Byron]], has a {{p|Bastiodon}}. Cranidos, {{p|Rampardos}}, and Shieldon can also be separately found when battling three lesser-known trainers; this is done to account for coverage of seen Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be spotted with another trainer.

As in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Brock]] has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} on his team in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and [[Lance]] has Aerodactyl.

===[[Generation V]]===
{{game|Black and White|s}} brought a new set of fossils to the Pokémon world:

*[[File:Lid.png]] Lid Fossil → {{p|Purotoga}}
*[[File:Wing.png]] Wing Fossil → {{p|Aaken}}

These fossils can be revived into Pokémon in the [[Shippou City]] Museum.

In [[Isshu]], one of these two fossils will be given away by a person in the [[Ancient Castle]].

Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a Hiker in [[Spiral Mountain]], with one being given out per day.

===Appearance===

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|- align="center"
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Skull Fossil.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Roark's fossil.png|thumb|left|{{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf fossil]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' respectively.

[[Roark]], as he does in the games, has a Cranidos which evolves into a [[Roark's Rampardos|Rampardos]]. This Pokémon, as well as several other fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in his [[Canalave Gym|gym]]. This includes the fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf fossil that Roark found when he was younger.

==In the manga==
[[Image:Old Amber revive.gif|150px|right|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from [[Old Amber]] in [[Blaine|Blaine's]] lab]]

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights two revived Pokémon at a house in [[Fallarbor Town]]. Finally, in [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and his [[Byron|father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}.

==In the TCG==
All fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. Initially, only the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card existed, which could be evolved into any of the three Generation I fossil Pokémon, however, its use was eventually discontinued in favor of individual {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards to match the {{TCG|Claw Fossil|Claw}}, {{TCG|Root Fossil|Root}}, {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}}, and {{TCG|Armor Fossil}}s.

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== My Userpage ==

I was wondering if I could have my Userpage privileges back. I promise I won't edit it very much, and I'll contribute to Bulbapedia more!--[[User:Pokelova|''ポケモン恋人'']][[User talk:Pokelova|''(離す)'']][[Special:Contributions/Pokelova|''(貢献)'']] 23:24, 17 October 2009 (UTC)
:You have made a grand total of '''6''' mainspace edits since I revoked your userspace privileges on September 26th. Prove to me that you're going to edit the mainspace like you're saying you will, then I'll think about returning them on October 24th. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:20, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
::Can you please delete User:Pokelova/Anime Team Predictions? My userspace priviledges were taken away as I was making it, and I haven't got my priviledges back yet, so it has just been there, empty. I'd rather not have it if I can't edit it.--[[User:Pokelova|''ポケモン恋人'']][[User talk:Pokelova|''(離す)'']][[Special:Contributions/Pokelova|''(貢献)'']] 01:01, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:::Actually, you've been making a bit more effort in the mainspace recently. So, you can have your userspace privileges back. If you wish to go edit it, feel free. However, keep the {{bp|userspace policy}} in mind while doing so. If you still want it to be deleted, feel free to come and poke me again. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:25, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
::::Thanks Kogoro! I'll try to contribute more! And you can just delete it anyway. I don't really want it anyway.--[[User:Pokelova|''ポケモン恋人'']][[User talk:Pokelova|''(離す)'']][[Special:Contributions/Pokelova|''(貢献)'']] 01:37, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::Done. I also deleted the redirect, I don't think you want to keep a broken redirect. Right? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:05, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::: Darn, the computer won't let make my webpage. MAN, life's unfair D: [[User talk:Sporeo45]]

== Luis Felix ==

Wait! You said that you'll let me edit my userpage again (October 19 ,2009). {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
:Yeah, I also said I'd do that '''if''' you proved you understand Bulbapedia style. And you haven't made a single edit to the mainspace, let alone anywhere on Bulbapedia since the 10th. No can do, you're not getting your privileges back until you keep up your end. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:04, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

== Please ==

protect {{p|Bellsprout}}?? It seems it was missed. Or is it too late to matter? --[[User:Dion24|D i]] [[Special:Contributions/Dion24|o n]] [[User talk:Dion24|2 4]] 01:50, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
:Fixed, thanks for the heads up. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:53, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
::It's ok, i just noticed it while {{tt|patrolling|stalking}} the recent changes :D --[[User:Dion24|D i]] [[Special:Contributions/Dion24|o n]] [[User talk:Dion24|2 4]] 02:16, 7 November 2009 (UTC)

== The vandal ==

Shouldn't you hide the revisions where the vandal's undone? Because the username's not really hidden without hiding that. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 03:27, 13 November 2009 (UTC)
:No. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 03:34, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

== My Userpage ==

I edited that much because everyone has so beatiful userpages, and I have nothing. Can I get my edit privilegies back in 2009? Please.--[[User:Branfili|Branfili]] 07:52, 14 November 2009 (UTC)
:If you edit the mainspace enough, and prove to us that you're not going to make as many edits as you've already done on the last two occasions, you might get them back before the new year. Remember, there's a preview button for a reason, it's your friend, so use it. So, until then, keep adding good contributions to the mainspace, and you might get your {{bp|userspace policy|userspace}} privileges back before you know it. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 09:17, 14 November 2009 (UTC)

== From G012345. ==

I've stop my page already. But my editing you notice after you sent message to me is my saving of my last editing only... You should have a little complacency ^^ 
THX you very much.

---[[User:G012345|G012345]] 12:09, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

== Referee ==

Should there be a page for all the referees in the anime? We do have many files for them. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 21:51, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
:A {{u|ArcToraphim|user}} has actually created a list in her {{u|ArcToraphim/Sandbox|sandbox}} about this. If you want to try and sandbox a more encyclopedic list/article from the information there, or try and give {{tt|Arc a hand|Ask her permission, of course}} with getting the information in a more encyclopedic form, I don't see much of an issue with that. {{bp|administrators|We}} can look at it after it's been set up and possibly shift it over to the mainspace. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:02, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
::I knew I saw something of the sort. I thought I was hallucinating... or going crazy... maybe both. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:10, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

== User ==

This {{u|Mycow101|user}} and preview button. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:13, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

== About Projects ==

Can anyone start a project?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 02:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:Anyone can start a project, as long as they have staff approval to create it. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:22, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
::alright, is there directions on here to start one?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 02:32, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:::Ask an admin. Tell them what your project will cover. Also, we like it more when you don't repeat a question. You. Can. Create. A. Project. Just. Ask. Us. Those are the directions.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 02:42, 28 November 2009 (UTC)

== Hello ==

I never know how to ask if people would like to be friends on here. Would you like to be friends? [[User:Random Chaos|Random]] [[User talk:Random Chaos|Chaos]] [[User:Random Chaos/Sandbox|Was here]][http://werewolf-hero.deviantart.com/ ☃] 17:50, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
:Well, you really shouldn't be asking people if they want to be friends on Bulbapedia, {{bp|talk page}}s are meant for more serious things usually regarding edits & articles. If you want to go and make some friends, check out the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/index.php forums], they have a built-in friend system, and forums dedicated to all sorts of discussions. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:55, 7 December 2009 (UTC)

If you want to me friend on the forums. I just signed in as Chaos Werewolf. [[User:Random Chaos|Random]] [[User talk:Random Chaos|Chaos]] [[User:Random Chaos/Sandbox|Was here]][http://random-cerberus.deviantart.com/ ☃] 15:21, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

== DP160 and Snorlax ==

Apparently it belongs to someone named Yuta. It's been going around various discussion boards and was apparently on the script. Just letting you know so we can attempt to confirm and unprotect the page. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:36, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

== Pardon me ==

I didn't know about the userspace policy. I won't edit my page for a while. I'm sorry for any inconvenience. --[[User:JohtoAkima|JohtoAkima]] 03:02, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
:Thankyou for informing me of this policy also. I will refrain from making further edits until I have made some other contributions. Is there anything in particular that I can help with? Perhaps there's a place where I can find lists of things that currently need doing? --[[User:Ender Phoenix|Ender Phoenix]] 12:40, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
::You could check out the {{bp|open tasks}}, it has links to quite a few different areas that might help you find something to work on. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 12:42, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
:::Thanks, I'll have a look through and see if there's anything I can help with. --[[User:Ender Phoenix|Ender Phoenix]] 12:45, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

== Request ==

I know this'd be really annoying considering it's late into the game, but if you're not planning on continuing your LG game, can you help me with some research on the Trainers in the [[Rocket Warehouse]]? Specifically the movesets of the Rocket Admins, if you don't mind. Similarities to [[Apollo]] and [[Athena]]... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:35, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
:I've already finished everything related to the Sevii Islands, and such. All that I have left in {{tt|LeafGreen|and every other game, actually...}} is Pokédex completion. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:37, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
::Well, I meant restart, but apparently not. Thanks though. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:39, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
:::Ah, I see. Yeah, I don't reset my games. Despite not playing them too much anymore, I get a little too attached to the saves ^_^; Sorry bout that. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:41, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
::::It's alright. I know how it feels to lose the save files. I'll ask another user then. Any suggestions? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:43, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::I've been lucky so far, even my Gen I & II games still have their save files. As for suggestions, no idea who would have a copy of FRLG that would be able to help. Sorry ht. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 06:45, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
::::::It's ok. Thanks anyhow. Sorry to bother you. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 06:47, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

== Luis Felix ==
Do you wanted to know why I wanted to edit my userpage once again? I already had the rubrics for my userpage then it was still blocked after all. It doesn't matter to me if it is the userpage is my important. This is only a '''SINGLE SHOT'''. That means that I had only one shot to edit, no repeats. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
:When I can edit my userpage again if I keep working in the main space every 5:30 pm? Luis Felix Rileys 10:17, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
::{{bp|Userspace policy}}. Please, read it and understand it. Bulbapedia is '''not''' MySpace, Facebook, or any other social networking website. We're a Pokémon Encyclopedia. The reason people ''should'' become members of Bulbapedia is to help add content to our encyclopedic articles, not to just make a fancy page for themselves. I've told you before, until you make enough valuable contributions to the encyclopedic articles you will not get your userpage privileges back. There is no set time, it all depends on your actions. Also, your signature '''must''' link back to your userpage, or your talk page. Please go and fix that in your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]]. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:23, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:::How many contributions? Mine was 87. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
::::There is no set number. You need to prove that you wish to help the encyclopedia. This means no making new accounts, no coming to the staff continually asking for your userspace privileges back, and get working on making valuable edits that follow the {{bp|manual of style}} and the {{bp|style primer}}. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:29, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::I'm sorry. Do you have a friend code in IV Generation games? I learned that you are a great trainer. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
::::::If you wish to discuss non Bulbapedia matters, please do so on [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/ the forums] - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 10:35, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:It is fine what did I did to the article: [[Aaron (Elite Four)]]. Recruit '''Map Overworld Sprite'''. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}
::They're not really needed, and should not go at the start of the into statement. Maybe we can find a place for them, but not right now. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 11:00, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
:How about this one:
 
{| align=right border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align=center
| [[Image:DP_Ryou.png]]
| [[Image:AaronPlatinum.gif]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Aaron's sprite from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
|Aaron's sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
|- align=center
| [[Image:VSAaron.png]]
| [[Image:AaronOverworld.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Aaron's Challenge sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
|Aaron's map sprite
|}
Luis Felix Raileys 11:51, 15 January 2010 (UTC)

:I really observed your userpage but tell me how does the [show] and [hide] work?[[File:Ani389MS.png]][[User:Luis Felix|Luis Felix]][[User talk:Luis Felix|Appreciate Me]] 09:40, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
===Notice!===
I have many contributions for the main page. Can I edit my user page again?Luis Felix Raileys 10:12, 4 February 2010 (UTC)
:Fine. You have been attempting to help add content to mainspace pages. However, if you abuse the userspace again, you will lose it again. Indefinitely. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:32, 4 February 2010 (UTC)
::Do you know why I need your friend code in Generation IV Games...because I need your help to evolve my Rhydon into Rhyperior...Luis Felix Raileys 04:44, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

== {{u|Twinleafgirl}} ==

She has made numerous edits to her userpage over the regarded limit, and has continued to do so despite warnings from myself and {{u|Force Fire}}. Could you please strip her of her userspace privileges? Thank you. --[[User:Oz|'''オ''']][[User talk:Oz|'''ッ''']][[Special:Contributions/Oz|'''ズ''']] 12:47, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

==Its alright if you can't answer this==
I have read your userpage, and you said if I have any questions come to you. This is about the anime, and I dunno if you watch the anime or anything. If you don't know, that's fine, and I'll ask someone else (you were the last admin who edited something on my watchlist, which is why I'm asking you). In [[DP020]], Kirlia looks into the future to see where Hunter J is going. Is this consitered {{m|Future Sight}}? I don't think it is, because Future sight is an attack, not looking into the future. The Pokedex entries claim that Kirlia can look into the future, that is why I'm asking you. Is it one of Kirlia's abilities, or is it the move Future Sight. Again, if you do not know, I will ask another admin. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 22:09, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
:I poked some other staff members for opinions on it. Unless Kirlia's trainer, or someone else, said it was Future Sight it would be best not to assume that it's the move in question. If you want another opinion on it, I'd suggest asking the Anime Project leader {{u|Kenji-girl}}. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 22:20, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
::Okay, thanks. The trainer did not say future sight, but the article said it was (although the person who put it down makes some mistakes), so it confused me a bit. Thanks for answering. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 22:24, 19 January 2010 (UTC)

==Just a little help please==
How do you make separate pages on a Userspace?
[[User:Pikawitchu|Pikawitchu]] 21:20, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
# Go to your userpage.
# Add <code>/</code> and whatever you want the title to be for your subpage in the URL bar of your browser. (So, if I wanted a predictions page, I would add <code>/predictions</code> or something like that)
# Hit enter, then create the page. Just remember the {{bp|userspace policy}}, and don't edit it too much. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 23:19, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
Thanks, also I noticed that some of the japanese romaji translations end a consanant, which i thought was imossible unless it was a (nasal)n. For example: Numels romaji was donmel but my translation of the katakana was donmeru. Why is the romaji like that?[[User:Pikawitchu|Pikawitchu]] 20:42, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
:It's due to technical limitations of the language- technically they don't have an "l" sound, so they use the closest next thing. It's also what's trademarked, so.. yeah. ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 20:50, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
Kogoro you have alot of templates under your name, how is that possible? Did you make them yourself? If you did, do other people use them?[[User:Pikawitchu|Pikawitchu]] 21:13, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, I have a few userspace templates. I made most of them myself, had some assistance on a few as well. If you check the [[Special:WhatLinksHere|What Links Here]] page, you can see every page they're used & linked on. Some are used by other users, with permission. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:32, 4 February 2010 (UTC)

== Zoroark Articles!, if you need :) ==

Hi Kog, looks like you have protected the Zorua, Zoroark articles. Anyway, I have created these two articles on Zorua and Zoroark on my userspace. Can you please check them out? Are they fine to be moved as official articles. If someone have already created the article then its okay, otherwise you can use these two. They are super stub but they can be expanded when the more info will be revealed. Thank you. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 18:37, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
:{{u|Quagbert}} already beat you to them, {{p|Zorua|here}} and {{p|Zoroark|here}}. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:41, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, that's okay. OMG !!! Quag's article is looking damn awesome. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 02:28, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

== Zorockhead ==

WHY'D YOU PROTECT THOSE PAGES I WANTED TO MAKE AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE NEW POKEYMANS WAAAAH

I jest, I jest. Also, Echy boy called and says to say that he'll be on in about three or so hours to celebrate the arrival of Gen V's Lucario and possibly mainspacing what we have for any articles. Just giving you a heads up. --'''[[User:Darkeiya|Darkeiya]]''' ''[[User talk:Darkeiya|talk to me!]]'' 20:31, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

== DP167 is Protected? ==

Hey Kog, may I know the reason for the protection lock on DP167? I am curious because I usually create episode articles and just in case if it will be revealed then me or any other user will try to edit it. Was there any dispute over it? --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''niz''']]♪♫ 12:43, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
:Seeing as {{u|Kenji-girl}} protected it, I don't know her exact reason for the protection. However, since a user did attempt to create the page in a very {{tt|odd manner|Please don't ask, it's far too strange to even attempt explaining.}}, that may have something to do with it. If you want the exact reason, you'll need to ask the administrator that added the protection. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 12:51, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, okay. I will ask KG about it. Anyway, thanks for the info. {{unsigned|Adyniz}}

== About Gen II's Goldenrod map ==

I've only noticed that it was reverted back a few minutes ago, when I visited the page again. I want to ask the reason for such action. Since the image I uploaded was from {{tt|the English version of Crystal|yes, I used CrysMap and an US Crystal you-know-what}}, the only reason I can see for the reversion being made is that the PCC is shown. However, we should get a map from a Japanese version instead of blatantly showing an hacked English map. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 17:17, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

== Luis Felix, again ==

Do you wanted to know why I wanted to edit my userpage once again? I already had the rubrics for my userpage then it was still blocked after all. It doesn't matter to me if it is the userpage is my important. This is only a '''SINGLE SHOT'''. That means that I had only one shot to edit, no repeats. {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}

When I can edit my userpage again if I keep working in the main space every 5:30 pm? {{unsigned|Luis Felix}}

:I moved Luis Felix new comments here. Sorry about the rollback. He just went and changed all his unsigned sigs with another sig with a PICTURE in it... Plus he deleted other comments. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 09:39, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks ==
For fixing the red links. :-) [[User:ShinyGlaceon|ShinyGlaceon]] 17:44, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

== I'm Confused ==

Is there a reason why you deleted DP167 (I'm sorry I don't understand Bulbapedia Lingo with the whole golden slowpoke, while I could infer that someone made two of them, and one was just too slow, the fact remains that there is at this time no DP167 page, 5:37 Mountain time) but anyway why did you delete it when the official TV Tokyo website confirmed it? --[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 12:38, 19 February 2010 (UTC)
:I think you are not aware of that full mess. Actually, a user (unknown) tried to create [[DP167]] with some totally FAKE info and at that time the episode wasn't revealed yet. That's why kogoro deleted it and it was almost 1 week ago not today and tv tokyo revealed the episode today not last week. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 13:01, 19 February 2010 (UTC)
:: Oh sorry I didn't really think to look at the date Kogoro deleted DP167, I just thought it was recent given all the new information, Never mind then.--[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 13:12, 19 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Its okay. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 13:25, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

== Kogoro, do you speak Japanese? ==

Just wondering, and if you do, can you help with something?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 03:39, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
:Nope, I do not. Sorry. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 03:50, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
::It's alright, umm do you know any of the admins that speak it?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 03:52, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Ume's not an admin but she speaks it, as does Mr. Bossman Archaic... don't bug them too much unless it's really urgent. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:57, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
::::Well, it can wait, and it's not urgent. Just want to get something straight. Thanks anyways Kogoro.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 04:01, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks! ==

'''Hi! Thanks for the advice!''' 
I'm learning a lot here, that's why it was taking me a while to edit my page. 
I'll leave it there for now, as you suggested, and try to help whenever possible. =) 
*''~Thanks again!!'' --[[User: SaitoFX|SaitoFX]]--04:12, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

== soz ==
didn't see that it was on a userspace... and I'm new, but that isn't an excuse :P [[User:Neobenedict|Neobenedict]] 19:41, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

== Demo? ==

What demo? I think that the guy simply made that up. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:05, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
:[[Talk:Eusine#HG/SS trainer class|It was mentioned here.]] I haven't seen any demo myself, but that could be easily due to TPCi rarely releasing events/specials in Canada. Needless to say, we'll be looking into the claimed demo to see if it's true. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:20, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
:: Apparently a demo was shown off at the Nintendo Media Summit,[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiKzP7-h62E this video] must be what that user was referring to. [[User:Trainer-c|Trainer-c]] 02:30, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

==Hi==
Hi, I think someone was vandalizing the Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur pages. I reverted the edits, and I thought I should let you know. I was going to tell TTE, but he protected his talk page. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 02:12, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
:Also, I think that you should keep an eye on Webrider360 as well. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 02:55, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

==Hello, Kogoro==
We received your warning pertaining to the editing of our userpage, and we were wondering just how frequently/extensive edits would be before they would become burdening to the server or considered "Heavy editing", thank you very much; --[[User:Survive Group|Survive Group]] 18:38, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:Well, try to use '''Show Preview''' ''button'' instead of saving the page. 3 userpage edits (max) are enough for a single day or server will start to react oddly. So, its better to preview your edits and check that is it working fine or not. Previewing the page won't count as an edit so you can preview it as many times as you want. If you have any more questions then feel free to ask. Thank you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 18:44, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
::Thanks for the clarification, I do have another question, one day I made a rather minor edit on the userpage, consisting only of deleting the names of 3 Pokémon and their ♀/♂ sym. (all done within saving the page twice) and I received a warning for editing too much-- It confused me quite a bit because I didn't think it would led to any sort of conflict. After you had given me an understanding of the maximum amount of edits, I feel that being contacted for over-editing such a small portion of the userpage was unfair; could you please explain why this may have happened? Please forgive me if it sounds like I am complaining, I am just confused. --[[User:Survive Group|Survive Group]] 19:00, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:::No problem. Well, I didn't know that. Getting a warning on just two userpage edits doesn't sound fair (NOTE: An edit is an edit, whether its small or of large size). I think the user must have warned you mistakenly because usually we don't warn people on just 2 userpage edits. We will try to take care of this thing in the future :) ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 19:07, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
::::There is nothing requiring looking into. There was no warning given for only 3 edits. Please note, that all edits (especially userspace edits) are counted via UTC time and not each user's specific timezone. This is one of the major reasons for the UTC clock that appears above every single page. If you look at the timestamps on your talk page, Survive Group, you will see both warnings were given on February 19th for edits made during February 19th UTC. I will also post the history of your userpage, pleas note that all times are in UTC:
::::# 19:33, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (2,566 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::# 19:32, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (2,566 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::# 18:32, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) m (968 bytes) (→GREY | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 18:32, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (968 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::# 02:04, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (848 bytes) (→BRONZE | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 02:01, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (841 bytes) (→GREY | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 01:49, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (829 bytes) (→GREY | Pokémon on hand.)
::::# 01:48, February 19, 2010 Survive Group (Talk | contribs | block) (820 bytes) (→ABOUT | SURVIVE)
::::To Adyniz, I must ask you not to reply to messages specifically asking an administrator for clarification. Your messages, especially in this case, appear as if you are acting as an administrator yourself, which you are not. While I appreciate you taking your own time to assist other users, you should not speak as if it is on behalf of me, or the administration. Thanks. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 19:27, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:::::Oh, I am extremely sorry. I really didn't meant that, I was just trying to help him. Sorry for the trouble, I will try to stay away from these type of questions in the future. Again, my apologies to you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 02:29, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::::::I beg your pardon, Kogoro, but if Adyniz's answers were not legitimate, could you please answer my first question? ("We received your warning pertaining to the editing of our userpage, and we were wondering just how frequently/extensive edits would be before they would become burdening to the server or considered "Heavy editing", thank you very much") --[[User:Survive Group|Survive Group]] 19:05, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Adyniz's answers were generally accurate regarding the {{bp|userspace policy}}. Editors ''shouldn't'' need to make more than 3-4 userspace edits within the span of {{tt|one day|UTC time}}, users also shouldn't reach 3-4 userspace edits on a {{tt|regular basis|day after day, basically}}. Warnings are generally given if a user makes 5+ (Often editors will be lenient and wait until 6 edits, unless the earlier 5 were done in a {{tt|very short|Less than an hour or two}} time span.) or, if a user is predominantly only editing their userspace. Since Bulbapedia is an encyclopedia, we do want to see our users working more on the content pages than their own personal pages, plus that constant userspace edits does negatively impact on the server. Sorry for the lateness of this reply. If you have any other questions, feel free to give me a shout. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 15:52, 24 March 2010 (UTC)

== Report! ==

Hey Kog, there is user named '''Koyor''' and he is editing his userspace page too much. I [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Koyor#STOP. warned] him thrice but he is not ready to listen at all. I think you can stop [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Koyor&action=history him]. Thank you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 19:10, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

== Dear Kogoro, ==

Hey. I have a spare half hour or so and was wondering if there's anything you can use my help with during the lockdown. And I can't get on AIM right now, so don't bother asking. :P But yeah... I don't have my HGSS yet, but if there's anything you'd like me to do, let me know. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 19:22, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
:Dear Kogoro. I herd today was your unbirthday, so I bringed you a present. If you don't like it, pass it along to TTE or Evan or the tech or someone. I'll lay money on it being their unbirthdays too. [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Vhayes1992#File:Pokeathlon_logo.png] Much love and happiness for this very ordinary day of the year. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:03, 24 March 2010 (UTC)

==User problem==
I am having some problems with {{u|Kash}} who is editing his userpage even after I sent a warning about that and that this User also vandalized and then undid that edit on another users' page. Currently seeing no constructive edits either. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 16:38, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

== Vandalism Alert! ==

Hey Kog, a user named [[User_talk:GrandFestivalFan|GrandFestivalFan]] is continuously + heavily vandalizing the articles. I warned him twice but he is not ready to listen. Please block him or anything else which you think is right to do. Thank you. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:19, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

:Also thank you for dealing with RaiderZX since he clearly ignored my warning. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 20:08, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

== User Creation Log ==

I was looking over the [[Special:Log/newusers|User Creation log]] and see that it said some user created another user account. ("Iwinmore created new account Iwinmore1") Any idea what that is about? Thanks. –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 09:34, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

== About that Wild Starter Pokémon Page... ==

I completely agree that it doesn't need it's own article, but perhaps we could find somewhere else to place the information, perhaps on the [[Starter Pokémon]] article? Just a suggestion, as I think the information should be kept. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 09:57, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
:The information ''is'' already on that very page, if you look closely enough. That's the very reason the "Wild starter pokémon" page was deleted as quickly as it was, both times. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:50, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

== Another User Account ==

It looks like someone else may have (accidentally?) created another user account (Goldvsash created new account User:Legendary pokemon master) which can be seen again over on the [[Special:Log/newusers|User Creation log]]. Thanks. –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 14:43, 24 April 2010 (UTC)

==Project Movies==

Could we use this maybe? [[User:Totojo158|''toto'']][[User talk:Totojo158|Rulz]]''' 00:05, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
:The movies are part of [[Bulbapedia:Project Anime|Project Anime]]. [[User:Takharii|<sc>Takharii</sc>]] '''~''' [[User talk:Takharii|<sc>Talk!</sc>]] 00:08, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

==Wait, Was it this?==
Oh, this is my question: What if I wanted to study wikicode on other userpages without changing or saving them? Would that be fine? Also, is there a limit on how many sub-userpages a user is able to make in, lets say, a 12-hour period? If so, g'va me an a hollerin'!(heh-heh-heh.) '''RockSmashGuy ~ [[User:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°My Graffiti°°</sc>]] | [[User talk:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°Harass me°°</sc>]]''' 05:57, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
:Oh, and I forgot this as well: Are users permitted to remove old messages from their own talk page? '''RockSmashGuy ~ [[User:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°My Graffiti°°</sc>]] | [[User talk:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°Harass me°°</sc>]]''' 06:02, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
::Yes, you may view other people's source coding. You may make three userpage edits per 24-hour period (see [[Bulbapedia:Userspace policy]]). You may never delete a comment on a talk page (see [[Bulbapedia:Talk page|Bulbapedia:Talk page policy]]). These policies are linked on the welcome on your talk page. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:31, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Well, are you allowed to delete your welcome message that you receive as a brand-new user? If not right away, after how long of a period of time? '''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''[[User:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°My Graffiti°°</sc>]]''' | '''[[User talk:RockSmashGuy|<sc>°°Harass me°°</sc>]]''' 17:11, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
::::No, you are '''not''' allowed to remove the welcome from your talk page. If you want a clean talk page, your only option is to {{bp|Talk page#Deleting comments and archiving|archive}} your current one. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 17:18, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

== HOW do you do it? ==

<code>Hey Kogoro, I've got a basic idea in my head on coloring text on my userspace, but I want to know how to make it a complete theme for it—like you have, with a background. Are you permitted to tell me how you do it? If so, please tell me. I just want my userspace to look spiffy... Plus I follow the userspace policy perfect as of the date on my sig (hopefully long past that date <nowiki>;]</nowiki> ). </code> —'''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''[[User:RockSmashGuy|°°My Graffiti°°]]''' | '''[[User talk:RockSmashGuy|°°Harass me°°]] 17:28, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
:There's not a whole lot to it, just normal table codes placed on a sub-page for ease of use. Of course, the code is left opened to work properly (no <nowiki>|}</nowiki>s at the end.) Just remember to preview what you work on until it looks like what you want, then try it out. And always keep the userspace policy in mind.
:If you need to, you can also take a look at {{u|Kogoro/Template|my template}} for some code. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:01, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
::<s>↓That's not me; I don't know who did it, as they left no sig.</s> I want to archive my talk page. Do I need to create the Archive before moving it, or is it automatically made? —'''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''[[User:RockSmashGuy|°°My Graffiti°°]]''' | '''[[User talk:RockSmashGuy|°°Harass me°°]]</s> 17:49, 5 May 2010 (UTC)''' <code>see (my refs1) in this secton ;)</code>
:::As the talk page policy you were linked to shows, just move the talk page to a title like "<code>User talk:RockSmashGuy/Archive 1</code>" then, replace the redirect that is automatically placed on your main talk page with a simple link to your archive. Then your new, fresh talk page is ready for new messages.
:::I know it wasn't you. Moved their comment to a different section, like it should be. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:01, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
::::<code>(my refs1)</code> Thanx. —'''RockSmashGuy''' ~ '''''signed'' comment by [[User:RockSmashGuy]]
:::::Thank you, thank you. Your politeness is refreshing, unlike some ''other'' admins I know. —'''[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]]''' ←(like it?) 14:58, 6 May 2010 (UTC)

==Question==
Who is the administrators of this website? {{u|Slipknot Darkrai}} 13:41, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
:I would suggest checking the pages listed on the {{bp|staff}} page. You will find convenient lists of the members in each staff group. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:01, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

==Another Question==
Well, I would like to know where exactly you got the image for the sixth fact down under the 'About Me' section of your 'Information' side-block. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to... I'm just curious as I have the same picture for my userpic on the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/ forums]. Also, that image is quite difficult to find on the Google Image search engine, so I'm checking to see if you got the image from me ;). Thanks. —'''[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy's]][[User:RockSmashGuy/Archive|Archive]]And[[User:RockSmashGuy/Template1|Template]]''' 22:13, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
:According to the Archives, [[a:File:May Dawn.jpg|that picture]] was uploaded by Haruka uzumaki on the 16th of October 2007. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 22:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

== StrungYellow ==

Definitely not my place to say here, but I couldn't help myself. I was under the impression that for acts of vandalism, users were given warnings, not indefinitely blocked after the first two offenses. Was I wrong? Again, I know it isn't my place to say, I just wanted to know the reasoning behind this. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 11:01, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:There's differences in vandalism. Accidental vandalism, where a user has their facts wrong, but continually insists they're right. And then there's blatant vandalism where they're not even attempting to assist Bulbapedia. I'm sure you can tell by the history of {{p|Bidoof}}, which style of vandalism that StrungYellow was doing.
:Users causing the second form of vandalism aren't welcome on Bulbapedia. Also, we feel that the time of our editors is invaluable, and we would much rather let them use that time to help Bulbapedia grow, instead of having to revert vandalism that could have been avoided. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 23:58, 15 May 2010 (UTC)

== steward ==

Hey, I was looking in the User group list and I saw a group named "steward". What is a group named steward doing there if its not only empty, it also was there before the user group change. It just doesn't make any sense at all to me. It having 1: an improper title; 2: no users in the group; and 3: was still there before and after the new user group implement. Got anything on it? Also, on the side, I was wondering how exactly new user groups are created; as I have a [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/wiki/Main_Page wiki] of my own and I want more [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/wiki/ChariMedia:Editorial_board usergroups], too. Additionally, hoping this isn't too dragged out, how do you a 20-year-old girl, MAGNEDETH, a 23-year-old guy, and Archaic, a 25-year-old guy, all fall into the category of "Pokémon Super fans" at such a past-time age!? —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 03:52, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:Excuse you. How old do you think the people who ''make'' the Pokemon games are? Surely you don't expect that games are made by 12-year-olds, simply because that's the "appropriate age" to be playing them? I am sick and tired of people accusing people over the age of 17 as being "too old" for video games - "E for everyone" doesn't cut off at a specific age.
:I'm 23 years old and I'm proud to be designing games for people of all ages to enjoy. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 04:07, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Look, I'm not trying to insult you, so get a grip on your temper; I was just wondering. If you really wanna tell someone off, go say what you just said on MAGNEDETH's talk page, he'd block you for that kind of behavior; he's no joke. Any of you got any ideas on the creation of new usergroups? If not you, tell me if you know someone that does <code>:</code>). Oh, and by the way, you said you were <code>"sick and tired"</code> of people discriminating against your age and position. That would make no sense at all unless there were other people besides me who said something that you misinterpreted in the first place. Thank you, and have a wonderful 4:00 UTC in the morning. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 04:20, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Why would I even want to say that to Deth? And he wouldn't block me, we're like best buds omg bbfs4lyf rofl. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 04:33, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::Steward is a special usergroup for the triwiki system, that allows users power on all the wikis. It's hidden away in the global groups function, which you can't see, but basically it's for Archaic and BMG execs.
::As for the age of many members of the fandom, think of it this way: we played the games that were designed for us, and we don't feel the need to stop playing them because of something as arbitrary as age. I've played Pokémon since 1999, when I was 11 years old, and even now, at 22, I find the Pokémon games a fun thing to do to pass time. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:14, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
::Yep, and all you guys focus on is the negative crap. Nice examples to other users, especially when an admin's setting a bad example. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 04:24, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

==Hey, there...==
Well, I technically don't have to give credit to a format that I've seen at least 6 other users with when I'm the only one you seem to want to give credit to you for(1. the userbox); however I do admit that the main frame in some of our pages came from the idea of your userspace, and our board will most likely agree on giving you credit on that even if you don't join. If you truly want credit for #1, join the [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/ wiki], and we'll think about giving credit for it <code>:</code>). Oh, and another thing: Archaic's got black hair, no beard, and a girlfriend/wife, as I took the lint trail to his Facebook. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 04:24, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:Was that meant to be some kind of lame threat? No shit that's me sherlock, there's only a story on Bulbanews about my engagement with pics of us both. I've made no attempts to hide who I am, and my full name has been published on here multiple times. Fuck, my full name is even on the Encyclopaedia Dramatic page about us. --[[User:Archaic|Archaic]] 23:57, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:Technically, yes, you do. You might find it to be a very good idea to check out our {{bp|userspace policy}} as well as our [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ content license.] If you choose not to give attribution to the content you have blatantly lifted off of Bulbapedia, you are infringing on our copyrights. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to revoke your permission to use my template on Bulbapedia as well. Thanks for your understanding, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 00:35, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
::I significantly changed the uncredited templates, if you bothered to look. Also, we're using differently-themed color templates, being orange instead of green; with the <code>"-moz-"</code> removed from the <code>"border-radius"</code> in all of the boxes and tables. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 02:09, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
:::There's still that basis. Where did you get the template from? Kogoro. {{wp|Case Closed}}. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 02:11, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
:::So one user is inspired by Bulbapedia and decides to go off and start a wiki of his own, and he gets a ''"Hey! We want credit! We want credit!"'' from the site that gave him a basic idea and inspiration; now does anyone here think that I truly want to put out Archaic's business? Does anyone truly think that I would want to "harass" other users? Now just because I got serious with my conversing or had a "tone" doesn't mean that I was harassing the person I was talking to; that's just plain retarded if that was harassing. Your mom raises her voice because you didn't answer her: now ''is that called harassment''? Your own mother yelling to you across the hall being a crime? No. Just No. Plain and simple. All of you people are attracting the wrong crowd; you're attracting a crowd more suited for your forums, or better yet, my [http://wiki.rocksmashgroup.dreamhosters.com/wiki/Main_Page wiki], a place without limits on Userspace edits; a place where helping out the Pokémon encyclopedia '''is not''' a requirement; and a place where free chat is allowed and encouraged. Yes, we have rules, too; that are also based off of Bulbapedia's, yet ''another'' inspiration from this awesome wiki you have here, Archaic <code>:</code>). I like having a community, where if a user wants to try out a couple hours of monitored time being an EB member, he or she can do that if there are open spot candidates. You guys are an '''excellent''' source of knowledge, a great place to study facts about Pokémon, a place where the administrative group has things under control. I just sometimes get sick of the green, if you know what I mean <code>;</code>) (a real a-hole would've taken that literally and made fun of me with it). I just don't feel welcome here anymore like I used to... If you really hate me, you might be planning to deactivate my account soon, but I'll be there if there's a problem in need of fixing. Thank you so much, all you people that do what you do best: Using your Poké-knowledge to let other people know what you know, about Pokémon. I understand you guys played Red and Blue when you were 12, and well, adolescent kids like me just can't cut it like you can with you being there from the start and us picking up around the release of Emerald. Hope your wiki's complete one day, and thanks to Trom, Kogoro, and MAGNEDETH, too. —[[User:RockSmashGuy|Rock]][[User_talk:RockSmashGuy|Smash]][[Special:Contributions/RockSmashGuy|Guy]] 09:16, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Hi RockSmashGuy. Kogoro got this message just as she was heading to bed and asked me to reply{{tt|.|then other stuff got in the way but hey, i'm here before she is}}
::::I'd like to start by saying I fully advocate and support you running your own wiki. Any competition is good competition, IMO, and your wiki seems to be coming along nicely with the new staff members you've found. Good job. The problem remains that you don't seem to understand Bulbapedia's copyright license, which is linked above and at the bottom of every single page. If it's a case of TL;DR, then basically every time you take something from or base something off of what you found on Bulbapedia, you need to state that on the page in question. We aren't trying to make a big deal out of this, we're just asking that you respect the time and effort that the extended Bulbapedia community has put into this place. We aren't trying to claim credit for credit's sake, but if you're deliberately and openly taking Bulbapedia's content (even modifying it - please read the license) then you need to say that. That's just the way it works. You'll note that [[Template:WikipediaBased|we do this when we base our content on stuff from Wikipedia]], so please meet the standard here. Thank you. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:52, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

==Sorry==
Sorry about the Ndex thing but the bigger issue is to prevent in the future of anyone getting it mixed up for the newdex to avoid repeating this incident, but regardless I believe it is best to do the right thing. Seriously if the Ndex is too confusing it could always be called the NaDex for the National Dex or NeDex for New Pokédex though I am aware that will never happen at this point. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:59, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
:Hi Tyler. NDex is, was and always should be National Dex. When I gave you permission to edit that page last night, I thought you were going to fix all the numbers. I didn't realize that you'd changed Bulbapedia definitions. A change that big should always be run through staff. Ask for permission before you do anything stupidly drastic, next time.
:I admit my mind wasn't fully on the job when I unprotected that page, which is why I let you do... whatever you did. Your original message didn't make a hell of a lot of sense to me, and the conversation on the talk page was about fixing the numbers, so that's what I thought you were going to do (and your comments in that section made no sense either).
:TL;DR? You confused the hell out of me and NDex means National Dex. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:28, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

::Nice work on criticizing me when it was all an accident, which made me feel upset, and vowing that I had to come up with an idea to make it simple to leave a message for people to read so this confusion incident never happens again. {{unsigned|Tyler53841}}

== [[User:Beligaronia/Proposed amendment to talk page policy‎|Proposed amendment to talk page policy‎]] ==

Hello, I have written the first draft of an amendment to the Talk page policy. If you wouldn't mind giving your opinion that would be greatly appreciated. In essence it recommends that sections headings on talk pages should always clearly relate to the topic under discussion. If you could also pass this along to the other members of the editorial board that would be most helpful.

I look forward to your comments and criticisms, and welcome any suggestions for revisions to the proposed policy. Thank you for your time.--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 02:17, 22 May 2010 (UTC)
:Bump. No, I'm not coming on AIM. Bump bumpity bump bump. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:23, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

==Use of Two Accounts==
{{u|XSushix}} and {{u|VaporeonLove2}}. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 16:14, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
:Made a second request. They may not have answered you, since you're not Bulbapedia staff. Anyway, if they don't answer within a week, I'll make a {{m|Judgement}} call on it. Thanks for the heads up. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 16:53, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

==Please==
Hi, Infernape-007 here. Despite my joining date, this is atually the first time I used this account. I sarted being interested in pokemon in late 2007 when I got my first DS and Pokemon Diamond. I since played all the pokemon games realeased since, except for explorers of the sky. My favourite pokemon is Infernape. I want to know two things:
1: Why did you delete my BunnyPip shipping page? What did I do wrong and how do I fix it?
2: What do I have to do to create my own user file? {{unsigned|Infernape-007}}
:Why did I delete that page?
:#It was misnamed, shipping pages belong in the shipping namespace. So, the title should have been '''''Shipping:BunnyPipShipping'''''
:#It was not notable. We have rather strict notability policies, especially regarding fanon such as shippings. Dawn's Piplup & Buneary do not meet the notability requirements.
:How do you fix it? You really can't. Even if you name it properly, it still will not meet notability, so it will just be re-deleted. Now, for that second question, I assume you mean how do you make a userpage? Well, first go {{u|Infernape-007|here}} and try to edit the page it sends you to. If it works, then you can make your page however you feel, as long as it's within the {{bp|userspace policy}}. If it doesn't work, then you don't meet the requirements to make a userpage yet. All you can do is continue contributing to Bulbapedia, and eventually you will be able to make a userpage - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:28, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

===Sorry,but...?===
Infernape-007 again. I'm able to make my own page, but how do I create the sidebar describing my gender and favourites and that? Could you give me a link that might help as I already tried that page tourial thing, or better yet, a link for an offical blank Bulbapedia page. Also, how do I create my own pokémon sprite? PLEASE, I REALLY NEED HELP!?!
{{u|Infernape-007}}
:Well, what I am using is nothing more than stylized wikitable code. If you don't know how to do that, I suggest {{bp|usertags|the informational page regarding usertags}}. It won't be flashy, but it will get you a basic box that you can put that information in as you wish. In the case of sprites, use an image editing program and have fun. Also, when you leave a comment on a talk page, only sign with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) not anything else. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:19, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

O.K., I'm aware that I might be annoying you with these questions, but I promise after this that I wouldn't ask again unless it's serious.Here's the list:
#How EXACTLY do you create a personalised sprite? could you give me a link?
#How do you create the background colour? Again, a link would be good.
#How do you get all those images for your user tags? again,link please!
Thanks! [[User:Infernape-007|Infernape-007]] 18:59, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
:Well then, lets try and go through these,
:#For the easiest way, and fastest results: Using an image editor, like MS Paint, take an official sprite and modify it. There is no link, I can really offer you, it's just sprite editing.
:#I would suggest looking up some wikicoding tutorials [[mw:Main page|here]].
:#I have to, once again, send you to {{bp|usertags|the informational page regarding usertags}}. It has a link to the main usertag category, which will get you to the mass of usertags that we have to offer. Many of them include instructions on how to show different images, and even change their colors.
:I think that's everything, right? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 19:10, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

==Please....==
I didn't do anything wrong other than the subpages. Next time, It will never happen again. I only made 4 edits, not 7 according to administrator Jello. I stopped at 1:18 and the same Administrator told me to stop at 1:24 and I actually didn't do anything after that. Check the history page for proof. Surprise, huh? So give me back my account please. [[User:Dialgafan1|Dialgafan1]] 21:26, 7 July 2010 (UTC)
:Actually, you did do something wrong. You '''did''' make ''seven'' edits, I had to delete ''three'' of them since you made the pages in another username's userspace. It doesn't matter if you stopped at 1:18, you violated the {{bp|userspace policy}}, again, mere hours after getting your userspace privileges back. Your privileges are revoked, '''indefinitely''', until the administration can be certain that you actually have learned your lesson. Until then, I suggest these to you:
:#Work in the mainspace, prove that you understand that Bulbapedia is an Encyclopedia, not a Social Networking website.
:#Don't ask staff members if you will be allowed to edit your page again.
:Now please, stop complaining about being rightfully reprimanded for your improper actions. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 21:38, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

==Why==
Why did you remove the Gen 4 glitch I added? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 02:32, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

== Bel ==

"бял" is "bial", "byal", or "bjal", depending on which romanization system you use, but it is ''never'' "bel". "бел", however, is always transcribed as "bel".

Sources:

* http://guru.hit.bg/ for "bial"
* http://www.ismanov.com/Projects/CyrLatConverter/index.php for "byal"
* http://www.uni-bonn.de/~manfear/cyrlatencoder.php for "bjal"
--[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 01:36, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

== Mijumaru menusprite ==

You're probably aware of the recent update to the Japanese Black and White page. In particular I'd like to direct your attention to the section which details Black and White's IR connectivity: [http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/series/bw/#/connection/connection06.html] As far as I'm aware this is the first screenshot we've seen of any Gen V menusprites. I bring up the Mijumaru sprite specifically because it's the only one in the screenshot we can assign to a ndex number as of right now. I got the screenshot directly from the site and pulled out the Mijumaru sprite as best as I could, and I tried to make it as visually consistent as possible with the site's existing Gen IV menusprites. I'll be the first to admit that somebody else could probably do a better job than I did, but as of right now 500MS.png does not exist on this site, so I did the best that I could and uploaded it to photobucket, because you locked down editing on the Archives. I present here for your approval the 500MS.png that I did my best to pull directly from an official site: [http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac303/HoopyHobo/BWSprites/500MS.png] I would very much like to see it uploaded to the archives, but ultimately you're free to do whatever you want with it, particularly if you feel it's not up to Bulbapedia's standards. [[User:Drapion|Drapion]] 06:31, 17 July 2010 (UTC)

== [[Route 1]] ==

Why did you revert my edit? You gave absolutely no explanation. --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 02:26, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:Check the revision history sometime:
::18:55, July 13, 2010 Maverick Nate (Talk | contribs) m (12,829 bytes) '''(Protected "Route 1": Speculation crackdown, also, these are just like episodes ([move=sysop] (indefinite)))'''
:We're not moving any routes yet, not to mention practically nothing is known about Isshu's Route 1. Don't take naming conventions into your own hands, that's a matter for the Editorial Board to decide. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:35, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::This is why Bulbapedia should adopt ''some'' of Wikipedia's editorial practices, specifically that admins are required to follow community consensus rather than making their own "consensus". --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 02:38, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::We're not going to adopt Wikipedia's practices. They don't work here, as our demographic is entirely different from that of Wikipedia. Also, can you provide a link to this "community consensus" you're claiming? Also, as that page was move protected, you were circumventing an article's protection. That is a blockable offense here, and on almost every wiki I've ever seen. You do know that, right? - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:44, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::::Also here they like to keep speculation in their articles[citation needed], this is definitely not a place that adopts Wikipedia's practices. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 03:33, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::::Seriously felinoel, it's almost certain that Tsutarja is 494 and Mijumaru is 500. Stop bringing it up. And I agree with Kogoro. Shiny Noctowl, we shouldn't move the page yet. I'm sure most of the community would be willing to wait for more info to move the pages anyway.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 04:13, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::::::You implicate yourself in your statement, "almost certain" is not completely certain and therefore is speculation. Because of that implication I would like to change what I said from, "like" to, "strongly desire"
::::::lol at the citation needed though, for anyone actually wanting to know the citation just look at what Pokelova said [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 04:25, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I'm sorry, I don't believe that Pokelova's message qualifies as a {{wp|Wikipedia:RS|reliable source}}. Could you please cite your speculation with reliable sources, and refrain from using {{wp|Wikipedia:OR|original research}}. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 04:33, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::::::::You can't infer from Pokelova's comment that I am talking about this wiki's refusal to '''''only''''' assign pokemon that have their actual number in the National Dex officially stated, a number in the National Dex?
::::::::See the conversation [[Talk:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_by_National_Pok%C3%A9dex_number#Click_here|here]] then, and consider the citation cited. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 05:44, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

==I'm Tired==
I'm tired of people undo my edits. WHAT IS WRONG WITH A SPOILER!!! Please just let my edit be...[[User:Gamerater888|Gamerater888]] 01:37, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
:#There is no need for the "spoiler" the images show ''nothing more than you will see on the average beach''.
:#You're being undone by a Senior Administrator '''and''' a member of the Extended Editorial Board. You really shouldn't edit war with anyone, let alone high-level staff members.
:#When you want to add a new section to a talk page, use the '''+''' tab at the top of the page, {{bp|talk page|don't edit the "intro" section}}.
:If there's anything else, feel free to drop me a message by editing ''this section''. Thanks, - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 01:48, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

== Userpage Template... ==

I imagine you get this question a lot, so if you're bothered feel free to hit me with a fish. Anyway, I was wondering if I could 'borrow' your userpage template, and give you full credit? I imagine everything is put in Username/Header or something, but anyway I just figured I would ask. Thank you.

Also, how exactly does the Talk Archives bar work? [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 03:50, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
:{{ms|129|Magikarp (Pokémon)}} As long as you give full credit, then go right ahead. All of the parameters are listed on the {{u|Kogoro/Template|template page}} itself, if you don't want to go through the pain of modifying the code. The archive bar, uses a lot of parser coding, definitely not something to play with unless you know what you're doing. Or, at least have a guide. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:05, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
::My apologies for responding late, but thank you and I promise to give you lots of full credit. [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 21:57, 27 August 2010 (UTC)

== Problem ==

When I try to add a new section it says it has a session data error. My account will also log out on it's own. Please Help:(--[[User:Dbeckelheimer6|Dbeckelheimer6]] 18:08, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, it happens sometimes. Server issues.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 20:19, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
::As said, the server has had some issues since we upgraded to MediaWiki 1.16. Such errors are to be expected, and are fixed as soon as possible. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 20:05, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

== To Whom It May Concern, ==

Hello. I'm A President Named C-Dawg, a rather new user here. I have heard that you are one of the admins on this site for editing and all that. Well, see, I believe to have done decent enough contributions [whilst also being rather small, I do admit], and I think I should have the privileges to edit my userpage [trust me, I won't abuse the editing of my own userpage, just watch]. [[User:A President Named C-Dawg|A President Named C-Dawg]]
:Not yet, bud. It's an automatic thing. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:04, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
Huh... well, the history behind why this is so does indeed make sense. [[User:A President Named C-Dawg|A President Named C-Dawg]].

== Then plz help ==

if you dont want me to theft then please tell me how to code...--[[User:Ash's Infernape|Ash's]] [[User_talk:Ash's Infernape|Infernape]] 15:22, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
:There is no ''if'' here, you ''will'' stop stealing other people's content. If you don't, as I said on your talk page, your userspace privileges will be removed. If you need help with coding, you can find some basic code examples on the {{bp|wikicode}} page. Beyond that, I would suggest looking up wikicoding tutorials. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 15:38, 14 September 2010 (UTC)

== Pokémon Podcast ==

There was no reason for the page, {{red link|It's Super Effective}}, to be deleted in the first place. The reason for deletion wasn't even good. I mean, there are plenty of other Pokémon Podcast pages on Bulbapedia like [[WTPT]], so it shouldn't have been deleted in the first place. {{unsigned|Committhistomemory}}
:There were multiple reasons for it to be deleted, the biggest two would be:
:#The cast started this summer, it's far too new to be notable enough for an article. (Bulbacast & WTPT have been around for much, much longer than just a few months.)
:#You didn't add any categories, nor did it have the notice for falling under Project Fandom. (Both of these are extremely important, and should never be forgotten.)
:Now, if the podcast continues to grow and shows notability by the end of the year, we may allow an article to be created. But until then, the article is staying deleted. If you disagree with this, feel free to contact our {{ut|TTEchidna|Editor-in-Chief}} to appeal the deletions. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 18:13, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== Sorry ==

Sorry about the trouble I've caused, my sister ([[User:ShiroReshiram]]) likes to vandalise wikis, thus explaining the Ph1234r incident. I don't have a computer, either, so I often come to Internet Cafes, so I hope this clears things up. Bye!--[[User talk:444Zekrom|444]][[User:444Zekrom|Z]][[Zekrom|ekrom]] 07:40, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
:Alright, thank you for the information. We will certainly be looking into this. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:15, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

== I need to know if this is alright ==

You wanted my page edited. Is it edited enough? I need to know. I've been trying to ask you on my talk page but you haven't responded. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 01:40, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, close enough. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 02:14, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
::Alright, thanks Kogoro! ^^ --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:12, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

== Arceus and Lake Guardians ==

Arceus DID create the Lake Guardians. It's true. Ask Nintendo. And if they say that information is incorrect ask Fnac (the shop where Nintendo events distribution occured).

Fossil

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SakasFixe:

:''If you were looking for the TCG set, see [[Fossil (TCG)]].''
----
A '''fossil''' (Japanese: '''カセキ''' ''fossil'') is a trace or piece of an organism of the past, such as a skeleton, shell, or leaf, preserved in the earth.

In the [[Pokémon world]], fossils of extinct Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived to life using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. There is also a man in the Oreburgh Mining Museum that will revive fossils. These two processes were supposedly developed independently of each other at around the same time.

Because of this method, ancient Pokémon are commonly called fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type2|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that's the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of their origins.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], fossils were key items. However, in [[Generation IV]], they were just normal items.

In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.

==In the games==
===[[Generation I]]===
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games, with the only exceptions being {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]] → {{p|Omanyte}}
*[[Image:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil]] → {{p|Kabuto}}
*[[Image:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] [[Old Amber]] → {{p|Aerodactyl}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon in the building on [[Cinnabar Island]].

The Helix and Dome fossils are chosen at the end of [[Mt. Moon]], being guarded by a Super Nerd, but the player may only choose one to keep. The other one that the Super Nerd takes will be revived and put on display in the Safari Zone. The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are key items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.

[[Lance]] is the first trainer to be seen with a fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon}}-like appearance.

===[[Generation II]]===
No new fossils were introduced in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. However, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}} are prominently featured in the puzzles located at [[Ruins of Alph]]. Of the three, only Aerodactyl is actually obtainable in the games via an in-game [[trade]] with an NPC in Kanto (for {{p|Chansey}}); Omanyte and Kabuto must be traded from Generation I.

[[Lance]], who is now the [[Champion]], continues to have Aerodactyl on his team. In addition, [[Brock]], being a fossil enthusiast, has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} in this generation's games, as well as the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium games]] in [[Gym Leader Castle]]. His fondness of fossils is referenced again in the next generation of games when a man in [[Mt. Moon]] mentions that Brock helps excavate fossils at the location.

===[[Generation III]]===
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new fossils were introduced. These fossils also appear in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They can be ressurected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil]] → {{p|Lileep}}
*[[Image:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil]] → {{p|Anorith}}

Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a fossil, it is rarely included in the fossil Pokémon group.

[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two fossil Pokémon, {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}}. In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Roxanne]] will eventually gain an Aerodactyl, an Omastar, and a Kabutops for her team.

In {{g|Colosseum}}'s Story Mode, various characters use the Hoenn fossils, including Relicanth. The most famous of these users are [[Miror B.]] and [[Gonzap]], of whom each has at some points an Armaldo on his team. In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], this relative ubiquity is cut considerably, with Lileep, Anorith, Cradily, and Armaldo only appearing once. That said, Relicanth deserves special mention as a member of [[Zook]]'s team.

FireRed and LeafGreen fossils are obtained the same way as in Generation I, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fossils may be revived in the [[Devon Corporation]] building in [[Rustboro City]].

===[[Generation IV]]===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new fossils were again introduced:

*[[Image:Bag_Skull_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil]] → {{p|Cranidos}}
*[[Image:Bag_Armor_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil]] → {{p|Shieldon}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] Mining Museum.

Whichever fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.

In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five fossils from the previous three generations.

In [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]] and [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]] fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]] and [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]] fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the [[Cliff Cave]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} can be revived at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

In this generation, fossils are considered to be normal items, and can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.

[[Roark]] has a Cranidos, while his father, [[Byron]], has a {{p|Bastiodon}}. Cranidos, {{p|Rampardos}}, and Shieldon can also be separately found when battling three lesser-known trainers; this is done to account for coverage of seen Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be spotted with another trainer.

As in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Brock]] has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} on his team in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and [[Lance]] has Aerodactyl.

===[[Generation V]]===
{{game|Black and White|s}} brought a new set of fossils to the Pokémon world:

*[[File:Lid.jpg]] Lid Fossil → {{p|Purotoga}}
*[[File:Wing.jpg]] Wing Fossil → {{p|Aaken}}

These fossils can be revived into Pokémon in the [[Shippou City]] Museum.

In [[Isshu]], one of these two fossils will be given away by a person in the [[Ancient Castle]].

Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a Hiker in [[Spiral Mountain]], with one being given out per day.

===Appearance===

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|- align="center"
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Skull Fossil.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Roark's fossil.png|thumb|left|{{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf fossil]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' respectively.

[[Roark]], as he does in the games, has a Cranidos which evolves into a [[Roark's Rampardos|Rampardos]]. This Pokémon, as well as several other fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in his [[Canalave Gym|gym]]. This includes the fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf fossil that Roark found when he was younger.

==In the manga==
[[Image:Old Amber revive.gif|150px|right|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from [[Old Amber]] in [[Blaine|Blaine's]] lab]]

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights two revived Pokémon at a house in [[Fallarbor Town]]. Finally, in [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and his [[Byron|father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}.

==In the TCG==
All fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. Initially, only the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card existed, which could be evolved into any of the three Generation I fossil Pokémon, however, its use was eventually discontinued in favor of individual {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards to match the {{TCG|Claw Fossil|Claw}}, {{TCG|Root Fossil|Root}}, {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}}, and {{TCG|Armor Fossil}}s.

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Fossil

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SakasFixe:

:''If you were looking for the TCG set, see [[Fossil (TCG)]].''
----
A '''fossil''' (Japanese: '''カセキ''' ''fossil'') is a trace or piece of an organism of the past, such as a skeleton, shell, or leaf, preserved in the earth.

In the [[Pokémon world]], fossils of extinct Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived to life using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. There is also a man in the Oreburgh Mining Museum that will revive fossils. These two processes were supposedly developed independently of each other at around the same time.

Because of this method, ancient Pokémon are commonly called fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type2|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that's the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of their origins.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], fossils were key items. However, in [[Generation IV]], they were just normal items.

In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.

==In the games==
===[[Generation I]]===
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games, with the only exceptions being {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]] → {{p|Omanyte}}
*[[Image:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil]] → {{p|Kabuto}}
*[[Image:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] [[Old Amber]] → {{p|Aerodactyl}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon in the building on [[Cinnabar Island]].

The Helix and Dome fossils are chosen at the end of [[Mt. Moon]], being guarded by a Super Nerd, but the player may only choose one to keep. The other one that the Super Nerd takes will be revived and put on display in the Safari Zone. The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are key items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.

[[Lance]] is the first trainer to be seen with a fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon}}-like appearance.

===[[Generation II]]===
No new fossils were introduced in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. However, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}} are prominently featured in the puzzles located at [[Ruins of Alph]]. Of the three, only Aerodactyl is actually obtainable in the games via an in-game [[trade]] with an NPC in Kanto (for {{p|Chansey}}); Omanyte and Kabuto must be traded from Generation I.

[[Lance]], who is now the [[Champion]], continues to have Aerodactyl on his team. In addition, [[Brock]], being a fossil enthusiast, has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} in this generation's games, as well as the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium games]] in [[Gym Leader Castle]]. His fondness of fossils is referenced again in the next generation of games when a man in [[Mt. Moon]] mentions that Brock helps excavate fossils at the location.

===[[Generation III]]===
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new fossils were introduced. These fossils also appear in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They can be ressurected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil]] → {{p|Lileep}}
*[[Image:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil]] → {{p|Anorith}}

Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a fossil, it is rarely included in the fossil Pokémon group.

[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two fossil Pokémon, {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}}. In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Roxanne]] will eventually gain an Aerodactyl, an Omastar, and a Kabutops for her team.

In {{g|Colosseum}}'s Story Mode, various characters use the Hoenn fossils, including Relicanth. The most famous of these users are [[Miror B.]] and [[Gonzap]], of whom each has at some points an Armaldo on his team. In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], this relative ubiquity is cut considerably, with Lileep, Anorith, Cradily, and Armaldo only appearing once. That said, Relicanth deserves special mention as a member of [[Zook]]'s team.

FireRed and LeafGreen fossils are obtained the same way as in Generation I, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fossils may be revived in the [[Devon Corporation]] building in [[Rustboro City]].

===[[Generation IV]]===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new fossils were again introduced:

*[[Image:Bag_Skull_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil]] → {{p|Cranidos}}
*[[Image:Bag_Armor_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil]] → {{p|Shieldon}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] Mining Museum.

Whichever fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.

In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five fossils from the previous three generations.

In [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]] and [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]] fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]] and [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]] fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the [[Cliff Cave]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} can be revived at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

In this generation, fossils are considered to be normal items, and can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.

[[Roark]] has a Cranidos, while his father, [[Byron]], has a {{p|Bastiodon}}. Cranidos, {{p|Rampardos}}, and Shieldon can also be separately found when battling three lesser-known trainers; this is done to account for coverage of seen Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be spotted with another trainer.

As in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Brock]] has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} on his team in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and [[Lance]] has Aerodactyl.

===[[Generation V]]===
{{game|Black and White|s}} brought a new set of fossils to the Pokémon world:

* Lid Fossil → {{p|Purotoga}}
* Wing Fossil → {{p|Aaken}}

These fossils can be revived into Pokémon in the [[Shippou City]] Museum.

In [[Isshu]], one of these two fossils will be given away by a person in the [[Ancient Castle]].

Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a Hiker in [[Spiral Mountain]], with one being given out per day.

===Appearance===

{| align="center" style="background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|- align="center"
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Skull Fossil.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Roark's fossil.png|thumb|left|{{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf fossil]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' respectively.

[[Roark]], as he does in the games, has a Cranidos which evolves into a [[Roark's Rampardos|Rampardos]]. This Pokémon, as well as several other fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in his [[Canalave Gym|gym]]. This includes the fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf fossil that Roark found when he was younger.

==In the manga==
[[Image:Old Amber revive.gif|150px|right|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from [[Old Amber]] in [[Blaine|Blaine's]] lab]]

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights two revived Pokémon at a house in [[Fallarbor Town]]. Finally, in [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and his [[Byron|father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}.

==In the TCG==
All fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. Initially, only the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card existed, which could be evolved into any of the three Generation I fossil Pokémon, however, its use was eventually discontinued in favor of individual {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards to match the {{TCG|Claw Fossil|Claw}}, {{TCG|Root Fossil|Root}}, {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}}, and {{TCG|Armor Fossil}}s.

{{Items}} 
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Key items]]

[[de:Fossilien]]
[[es:Pokémon Fósil]]
[[fr:Fossile (objet)]]
[[ja:カセキ]]

Fossil

2010-10-08T20:00:59Z

SakasFixe:

:''If you were looking for the TCG set, see [[Fossil (TCG)]].''
----
A '''fossil''' (Japanese: '''カセキ''' ''fossil'') is a trace or piece of an organism of the past, such as a skeleton, shell, or leaf, preserved in the earth.

In the [[Pokémon world]], fossils of extinct Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived to life using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. There is also a man in the Oreburgh Mining Museum that will revive fossils. These two processes were supposedly developed independently of each other at around the same time.

Because of this method, ancient Pokémon are commonly called fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type2|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that's the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of their origins.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], fossils were key items. However, in [[Generation IV]], they were just normal items.

In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.

==In the games==
===[[Generation I]]===
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games, with the only exceptions being {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]] → {{p|Omanyte}}
*[[Image:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil]] → {{p|Kabuto}}
*[[Image:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] [[Old Amber]] → {{p|Aerodactyl}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon in the building on [[Cinnabar Island]].

The Helix and Dome fossils are chosen at the end of [[Mt. Moon]], being guarded by a Super Nerd, but the player may only choose one to keep. The other one that the Super Nerd takes will be revived and put on display in the Safari Zone. The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are key items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.

[[Lance]] is the first trainer to be seen with a fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon}}-like appearance.

===[[Generation II]]===
No new fossils were introduced in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. However, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}} are prominently featured in the puzzles located at [[Ruins of Alph]]. Of the three, only Aerodactyl is actually obtainable in the games via an in-game [[trade]] with an NPC in Kanto (for {{p|Chansey}}); Omanyte and Kabuto must be traded from Generation I.

[[Lance]], who is now the [[Champion]], continues to have Aerodactyl on his team. In addition, [[Brock]], being a fossil enthusiast, has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} in this generation's games, as well as the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium games]] in [[Gym Leader Castle]]. His fondness of fossils is referenced again in the next generation of games when a man in [[Mt. Moon]] mentions that Brock helps excavate fossils at the location.

===[[Generation III]]===
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new fossils were introduced. These fossils also appear in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They can be ressurected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil]] → {{p|Lileep}}
*[[Image:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil]] → {{p|Anorith}}

Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a fossil, it is rarely included in the fossil Pokémon group.

[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two fossil Pokémon, {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}}. In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Roxanne]] will eventually gain an Aerodactyl, an Omastar, and a Kabutops for her team.

In {{g|Colosseum}}'s Story Mode, various characters use the Hoenn fossils, including Relicanth. The most famous of these users are [[Miror B.]] and [[Gonzap]], of whom each has at some points an Armaldo on his team. In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], this relative ubiquity is cut considerably, with Lileep, Anorith, Cradily, and Armaldo only appearing once. That said, Relicanth deserves special mention as a member of [[Zook]]'s team.

FireRed and LeafGreen fossils are obtained the same way as in Generation I, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fossils may be revived in the [[Devon Corporation]] building in [[Rustboro City]].

===[[Generation IV]]===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new fossils were again introduced:

*[[Image:Bag_Skull_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil]] → {{p|Cranidos}}
*[[Image:Bag_Armor_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil]] → {{p|Shieldon}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] Mining Museum.

Whichever fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.

In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five fossils from the previous three generations.

In [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]] and [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]] fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]] and [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]] fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the [[Cliff Cave]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} can be revived at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

In this generation, fossils are considered to be normal items, and can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.

[[Roark]] has a Cranidos, while his father, [[Byron]], has a {{p|Bastiodon}}. Cranidos, {{p|Rampardos}}, and Shieldon can also be separately found when battling three lesser-known trainers; this is done to account for coverage of seen Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be spotted with another trainer.

As in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Brock]] has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} on his team in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and [[Lance]] has Aerodactyl.

===[[Generation V]]===
{{game|Black and White|s}} brought a new set of fossils to the Pokémon world:

*[[Image:Lid.jpg]] Lid Fossil → {{p|Purotoga}}
* Wing Fossil → {{p|Aaken}}

These fossils can be revived into Pokémon in the [[Shippou City]] Museum.

In [[Isshu]], one of these two fossils will be given away by a person in the [[Ancient Castle]].

Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a Hiker in [[Spiral Mountain]], with one being given out per day.

===Appearance===

{| align="center" style="background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|- align="center"
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Skull Fossil.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Roark's fossil.png|thumb|left|{{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf fossil]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' respectively.

[[Roark]], as he does in the games, has a Cranidos which evolves into a [[Roark's Rampardos|Rampardos]]. This Pokémon, as well as several other fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in his [[Canalave Gym|gym]]. This includes the fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf fossil that Roark found when he was younger.

==In the manga==
[[Image:Old Amber revive.gif|150px|right|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from [[Old Amber]] in [[Blaine|Blaine's]] lab]]

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights two revived Pokémon at a house in [[Fallarbor Town]]. Finally, in [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and his [[Byron|father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}.

==In the TCG==
All fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. Initially, only the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card existed, which could be evolved into any of the three Generation I fossil Pokémon, however, its use was eventually discontinued in favor of individual {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards to match the {{TCG|Claw Fossil|Claw}}, {{TCG|Root Fossil|Root}}, {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}}, and {{TCG|Armor Fossil}}s.

{{Items}} 
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Key items]]

[[de:Fossilien]]
[[es:Pokémon Fósil]]
[[fr:Fossile (objet)]]
[[ja:カセキ]]

Fossil

2010-10-08T19:48:09Z

SakasFixe: /* Generation V */

:''If you were looking for the TCG set, see [[Fossil (TCG)]].''
----
A '''fossil''' (Japanese: '''カセキ''' ''fossil'') is a trace or piece of an organism of the past, such as a skeleton, shell, or leaf, preserved in the earth.

In the [[Pokémon world]], fossils of extinct Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived to life using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. There is also a man in the Oreburgh Mining Museum that will revive fossils. These two processes were supposedly developed independently of each other at around the same time.

Because of this method, ancient Pokémon are commonly called fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type2|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that's the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of their origins.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], fossils were key items. However, in [[Generation IV]], they were just normal items.

In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.

==In the games==
===[[Generation I]]===
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games, with the only exceptions being {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]] → {{p|Omanyte}}
*[[Image:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil]] → {{p|Kabuto}}
*[[Image:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] [[Old Amber]] → {{p|Aerodactyl}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon in the building on [[Cinnabar Island]].

The Helix and Dome fossils are chosen at the end of [[Mt. Moon]], being guarded by a Super Nerd, but the player may only choose one to keep. The other one that the Super Nerd takes will be revived and put on display in the Safari Zone. The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are key items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.

[[Lance]] is the first trainer to be seen with a fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon}}-like appearance.

===[[Generation II]]===
No new fossils were introduced in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. However, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}} are prominently featured in the puzzles located at [[Ruins of Alph]]. Of the three, only Aerodactyl is actually obtainable in the games via an in-game [[trade]] with an NPC in Kanto (for {{p|Chansey}}); Omanyte and Kabuto must be traded from Generation I.

[[Lance]], who is now the [[Champion]], continues to have Aerodactyl on his team. In addition, [[Brock]], being a fossil enthusiast, has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} in this generation's games, as well as the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium games]] in [[Gym Leader Castle]]. His fondness of fossils is referenced again in the next generation of games when a man in [[Mt. Moon]] mentions that Brock helps excavate fossils at the location.

===[[Generation III]]===
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new fossils were introduced. These fossils also appear in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They can be ressurected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil]] → {{p|Lileep}}
*[[Image:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil]] → {{p|Anorith}}

Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a fossil, it is rarely included in the fossil Pokémon group.

[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two fossil Pokémon, {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}}. In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Roxanne]] will eventually gain an Aerodactyl, an Omastar, and a Kabutops for her team.

In {{g|Colosseum}}'s Story Mode, various characters use the Hoenn fossils, including Relicanth. The most famous of these users are [[Miror B.]] and [[Gonzap]], of whom each has at some points an Armaldo on his team. In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], this relative ubiquity is cut considerably, with Lileep, Anorith, Cradily, and Armaldo only appearing once. That said, Relicanth deserves special mention as a member of [[Zook]]'s team.

FireRed and LeafGreen fossils are obtained the same way as in Generation I, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fossils may be revived in the [[Devon Corporation]] building in [[Rustboro City]].

===[[Generation IV]]===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new fossils were again introduced:

*[[Image:Bag_Skull_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil]] → {{p|Cranidos}}
*[[Image:Bag_Armor_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil]] → {{p|Shieldon}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] Mining Museum.

Whichever fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.

In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five fossils from the previous three generations.

In [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]] and [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]] fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]] and [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]] fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the [[Cliff Cave]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} can be revived at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

In this generation, fossils are considered to be normal items, and can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.

[[Roark]] has a Cranidos, while his father, [[Byron]], has a {{p|Bastiodon}}. Cranidos, {{p|Rampardos}}, and Shieldon can also be separately found when battling three lesser-known trainers; this is done to account for coverage of seen Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be spotted with another trainer.

As in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Brock]] has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} on his team in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and [[Lance]] has Aerodactyl.

===[[Generation V]]===
{{game|Black and White|s}} brought a new set of fossils to the Pokémon world:

* Lid Fossil → {{p|Purotoga}}
* Wing Fossil → {{p|Aaken}}

These fossils can be revived into Pokémon in the [[Shippou City]] Museum.

In [[Isshu]], one of these two fossils will be given away by a person in the [[Ancient Castle]].

Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a Hiker in [[Spiral Mountain]], with one being given out per day.

===Appearance===

{| align="center" style="background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|- align="center"
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Skull Fossil.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Roark's fossil.png|thumb|left|{{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf fossil]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' respectively.

[[Roark]], as he does in the games, has a Cranidos which evolves into a [[Roark's Rampardos|Rampardos]]. This Pokémon, as well as several other fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in his [[Canalave Gym|gym]]. This includes the fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf fossil that Roark found when he was younger.

==In the manga==
[[Image:Old Amber revive.gif|150px|right|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from [[Old Amber]] in [[Blaine|Blaine's]] lab]]

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights two revived Pokémon at a house in [[Fallarbor Town]]. Finally, in [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and his [[Byron|father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}.

==In the TCG==
All fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. Initially, only the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card existed, which could be evolved into any of the three Generation I fossil Pokémon, however, its use was eventually discontinued in favor of individual {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards to match the {{TCG|Claw Fossil|Claw}}, {{TCG|Root Fossil|Root}}, {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}}, and {{TCG|Armor Fossil}}s.

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2010-10-07T22:39:45Z

SakasFixe: /* Third version */

{{forums notice|March 31, 2012}}
==Third version==
Before anyone else decides to talk about it, yeah, I'm pretty much gonna guarantee it being the mascot of BW's third version. No further discussion on this. Until we get the announcement and boxart. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 20:28, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
:Unfair. [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_with_unique_type_combinations&action=historysubmit&diff=1189335&oldid=1189330 I already did that].--[[User:Cold|Cold]] ([[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 20:41, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

What will be the name of the third game?
- Pokémon White Version Reshiram
- Pokémon Black Version Zekrom
- Pokémon Grey Version Kyurem

It could be, don't ya think?Sakas 19:11, 7 October 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe
:Didn't TTE just say "no further discussion on this"? That's speculation and belongs on the forums, not here. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:14, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

You are bad for people. You want something related to "discussion" you'll have it: Where is the Official artwork of Ken Sugimori? Happy?

==Norse==
"It may also be based on the {{wp|Wyvern}} of {{wp|Norse}} mythology, said to wreck havoc in {{wp|Ragnarök}}, the end of the world, should it melt from the ice it was imprisoned in."

That's what I've been told. Anyone able to confirm/dismiss that? {{unsigned|Yurtablemoron}}

That's basically what Reshiram is (minus the ice) [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 21:51, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

Talk:Kyurem (Pokémon)

2010-10-07T19:11:13Z

SakasFixe: /* Third version */

Talk:Kyurem (Pokémon)

2010-10-07T19:10:48Z

SakasFixe: /* Third version */

Fossil

2010-10-07T17:49:58Z

SakasFixe: /* Generation V */

:''If you were looking for the TCG set, see [[Fossil (TCG)]].''
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A '''fossil''' (Japanese: '''カセキ''' ''fossil'') is a trace or piece of an organism of the past, such as a skeleton, shell, or leaf, preserved in the earth.

In the [[Pokémon world]], fossils of extinct Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived to life using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. There is also a man in the Oreburgh Mining Museum that will revive fossils. These two processes were supposedly developed independently of each other at around the same time.

Because of this method, ancient Pokémon are commonly called fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type2|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that's the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of their origins.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], fossils were key items. However, in [[Generation IV]], they were just normal items.

In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.

==In the games==
===[[Generation I]]===
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games, with the only exceptions being {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil]] → {{p|Omanyte}}
*[[Image:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil]] → {{p|Kabuto}}
*[[Image:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] [[Old Amber]] → {{p|Aerodactyl}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon in the building on [[Cinnabar Island]].

The Helix and Dome fossils are chosen at the end of [[Mt. Moon]], being guarded by a Super Nerd, but the player may only choose one to keep. The other one that the Super Nerd takes will be revived and put on display in the Safari Zone. The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are Key items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.

[[Lance]] is the first trainer to be seen with a fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon}}-like appearance.

===[[Generation II]]===
No new fossils were introduced in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. However, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}} are prominently featured in the puzzles located at [[Ruins of Alph]]. Of the three, only Aerodactyl is actually obtainable in the games via an in-game [[trade]] with an NPC in Kanto (for {{p|Chansey}}); Omanyte and Kabuto must be traded from Generation I.

[[Lance]], who is now the [[Champion]], continues to have Aerodactyl on his team. In addition, [[Brock]], being a fossil enthusiast, has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} in this generation's games, as well as the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium games]] in [[Gym Leader Castle]]. His fondness of fossils is referenced again in the next generation of games when a man in [[Mt. Moon]] mentions that Brock helps excavate fossils at the location.

===[[Generation III]]===
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new fossils were introduced. These fossils also appear in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. They can be ressurected into these respective Pokémon:

*[[Image:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil]] → {{p|Lileep}}
*[[Image:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil]] → {{p|Anorith}}

Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a fossil, it is rarely included in the fossil Pokémon group.

[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two fossil Pokémon, {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}}. In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Roxanne]] will eventually gain an Aerodactyl, an Omastar, and a Kabutops for her team.

In {{g|Colosseum}}'s Story Mode, various characters use the Hoenn fossils, including Relicanth. The most famous of these users are [[Miror B.]] and [[Gonzap]], of whom each has at some points an Armaldo on his team. In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], this relative ubiquity is cut considerably, with Lileep, Anorith, Cradily, and Armaldo only appearing once. That said, Relicanth deserves special mention as a member of [[Zook]]'s team.

FireRed and LeafGreen fossils are obtained the same way as in Generation I, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fossils may be revived in the [[Devon Corporation]] building in [[Rustboro City]].

===[[Generation IV]]===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new fossils were again introduced:

*[[Image:Bag_Skull_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil]] → {{p|Cranidos}}
*[[Image:Bag_Armor_Fossil_Sprite.png]] [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil]] → {{p|Shieldon}}

These fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh City|Oreburgh]] Mining Museum.

Whichever fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.

In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five fossils from the previous three generations.

In [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]] and [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]] fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]] and [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]] fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the [[Cliff Cave]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} can be revived at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].

In this generation, fossils are considered to be normal items, and can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.

[[Roark]] has a Cranidos, while his father, [[Byron]], has a {{p|Bastiodon}}. Cranidos, {{p|Rampardos}}, and Shieldon can also be separately found when battling three lesser-known trainers; this is done to account for coverage of seen Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be spotted with another trainer.

As in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Brock]] has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} on his team in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and [[Lance]] has Aerodactyl.

===[[Generation V]]===
{{game|Black and White|s}} brought a new set of fossils to the Pokémon world:

* Lid Fossil → {{p|Purotoga}}
* Wing Fossil → {{p|Aaken}}

These fossils can be revived into Pokémon in the [[Shippou City]] Museum.

In [[Isshu]], one of these two fossils will be given away by a person in the [[Ancient Castle]].

Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a Hiker in [[Spiral Mountain]], with one being given out per day.

===Appearance===

{| align="center" style="background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|- align="center"
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png|100px]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Dome Fossil.png|100px]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Old Amber 1.png|100px]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Root Fossil 4.png|100px]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png|100px]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Armor Fossil.png|100px]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Skull Fossil.png|100px]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Roark's fossil.png|thumb|left|{{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf fossil]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' respectively.

[[Roark]], as he does in the games, has a Cranidos which evolves into a [[Roark's Rampardos|Rampardos]]. This Pokémon, as well as several other fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in his [[Canalave Gym|gym]]. This includes the fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf fossil that Roark found when he was younger.

==In the manga==
[[Image:Old Amber revive.gif|150px|right|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from [[Old Amber]] in [[Blaine|Blaine's]] lab]]

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights two revived Pokémon at a house in [[Fallarbor Town]]. Finally, in [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and his [[Byron|father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}.

==In the TCG==

The first generation of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] featured the card [[Mysterious Fossil]], which was a trainer card but didn't function as one. It functioned as a Pokémon and was therefore placed on the bench. It has 10 HP and is required for {{TCG|Omanyte}}, {{TCG|Aerodactyl}} and {{TCG|Kabuto}}. In later generations, more fossils were added.

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2010-05-26T18:27:23Z

SakasFixe:

Don't you think this is overdoing it a bit? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 17:24, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

I agree. This reads a bit more like fanfiction/fan terminology than anything. --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 17:50, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Eh, I figured it needed to have a name. After all, there is a definite relationship between the birds and Lugia, the beasts and Ho-oh, and the Regis and Regigigas.

Think it should just be a subpage of [[Legendary trio]]? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 20:35, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Forget a subpage, just merge it into the main trio article as a section. That article is short anyway. --WikidSmaht 09:09, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

So, uh, when's something going to be done about this silly article? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 01:17, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

== Arceus ==

Isn't Arceus the master of Trio masters?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 16:31, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
:All we know is it's the master of the lake trio. Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Regigigas... well, they actually seem to be overlords of sky, sea, and land. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 16:45, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

i thought Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza were the overlords of the land, sea, and sky. I kind of pictured Ho-Oh and Lugia as guardians. and i'm not even sure what to think of Regigigas as of yet. [[User:InuMimi|InuMimi]] 12:39, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Remember that while Kyogre expanded the seas, Groudon expanded the continents, and Rayquaza brought neutral ground (and not ground as in Groudon, but you get what I mean) with the sky, they are very much beings of these domains, and have never been shown to watch over the effects of the domains they represent. Rayquaza may keep the balance between Kyogre and Groudon, but it seems to simply be a leader of the Sky World, rather than its Guardian. The Hebrew mythological/legendary/Biblical creatures known as Behemoth, Leviathan, and Ziz are seen as the Great Beasts of the Earth, Sea, and Sky (respectively), but not as the Guardians of these domains. They simply are the Greatest of the inhabitants of these domains. I'm not saying that Pokémon has to adhere to the stories that its Legendaries are based on, but they do provide a hint. Now, granted, Kyogre and Groudon's information in the version they do not appear in is important in that is states that Kyogre brought the relief of rain to those caught in drought, and Groudon brought and end to the monsoon-like rains that tormented various regions. But these are born from aspects of their nature - the ability to expand the seas or earth with Drizzle and Drought respectively. This would seem to state that Kyogre is actually the guardian of the Earth - as it brought balance back to regions suffering drought, the negative aspects of Groudon - and that Groudon is the guardian of the Seas, for precisely the equal and opposite reasons. Of course, they are not the guardians of each others' domains, though they do keep each other in check somewhat, when they're not sleeping, that is. And when they are both awake - well it seemed that they actually didn't want to fight each other in the games at least, and that it was the Orbs that drove them out of control. The citizens of Sootopolis in Emerald state that the two look like they actually don't want to be fighting each other, as if they are being forced to by the Red and Blue Orbs (which may or may not be man-made). And Rayquaza has been seen to keep them in check when this does happen (though somehow Lance and Ash and co. were able to stop them without Rayquaza in the anime). But even Rayquaza has been seen as very defensive of its area - in Movie 7 it attacked Deoxys on sight simply because Deoxys entered it's domain. That's more like an attack dog than a guardian trying to keep the balance of the skies.

Lugia has shown multiple times that if it existed in the sky, it would cause catastrophic events that could effect the entire world, but by maintaining its powers beneath the sea it is able to keep the balance of the world's water, and therefore the source of life (as seen in a traditional Buddhist sense, as well as in, say, Movies 1, 2, 4, 5, and 9). Ho-oh has been seen as the maker of Rainbows and the being that ends the storms that could cause pain and suffering to the world, so it is the guardian of the Sky World. Ironically, the Legendary Birds and their actions affect the sea and are governed by Lugia, while the Legendary beasts are governed by Ho-oh.

The Regi trio seem to have been made by Man, the class of beings often associated with the Earth, as bone and muscle and flesh are very Earthy substances. But Regigigas has been known as the being that pulled the Continents together by towing them with ropes, and it is also seen in Movie 11 as providing its phenomenal strength and its mastery over the great beasts that walk the Earth (here being Mammoswine) to prevent catastrophes such as that of the Glacidia glacier moving and causing much devastation across the Earth. Regigigas is perhaps the most Deus ex Machina a Pokémon movie character could get (though Kyogre in Movie 9 comes close), as he basically solves the final crisis of the movie, when Ash and co. couldn't. Regigigas' role of herding Megafauna is very Earth-based as well - see the Ground egg group, and it's role with Mammals (or HSOWA). Mammals almost define Earth and its denizens, though they certainly are not the only ones; but their association with humans and agriculture and also with the ancient Megafauna that dominated this world in the early Cenozoic are definitely indications that Regigigas is like a human of the ancient world, and how humans see themselves as the Stewards of Earth (or at least should...).

So my point here is that while Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza represent the elemental energies that empower the three domains of Earth, Sea, and Sky, respectively, it is Regigigas, Lugia, and Ho-oh (again respectively) that are the stewards of these domains. Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza represent a trio (though a statistically imbalanced trio as Rayquaza is stronger than the other two), but one without a Trio Master because they keep each other in-balance ability-wise (and if Kyogre has some possible connection with "the Beast of the Sea", than it may be that the Trio Masters each keep the Weather Trio member in their domain balanced as well, though that's getting more into speculation). Regigigas, Lugia, and Ho-oh are Trio Masters because of their Pokédex and series lore about their roles, which connect them with both the Trios they control and their domains of Land, Sea, and Sky. The association with Lugia and the Moon and Ho-oh and the Sun - that's another story that has absolutely no basis save the opening screens of Silver and Gold versions.

Arceus has yet to have been shown as the Master of Trio Masters, as has he yet to have been shown as the Master of the Dragon Trio (though this will probably be revealed next summer with Movie 12). So until then, Arceus remains as the Trio Master of the Lake Trio, only. But having created the entire world and its planes, I would assume he could be considered the master of the Weather Trio, the Dragon Trio, as well as relegating the Beast Trio, Bird Trio, and Regi Trio to Ho-oh, Lugia, and Regigigas. That, however, is speculation for now. Thank you for your time. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:53, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== Arceus ==

Isn't he the trio master of the dragons as well.We know for sure he created Dialga and Palkia (and he probably created Giratina to start the reverse world but that is just speculation) which is like how Ho-oh created the Beasts and Ho-oh is the beast master so Arceus should be noted as the Dragon Trio Master or as Master of Dialga and Palkia.
[[User:Sailor Earth|Sailor Earth]] 16:22, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

True, but if he's only the master of Dialga and Palkia, then he's not a Trio Master, just a Duo Master, so to speak.

:Please add your sig with the four tildes after you comment. Arceus is almost certainly the Trio Master of the Dragon Trio as well; however, his relationship with Giratina is still not yet confirmed, while it's been established that he either created Dialga and Palkia or else they are warring aspects of himself (sorry for using the masculine noun-forms). Until Movie 12 comes out, we probably won't have an answer to that, so for now, Arceus remains only as the Trio Master of the Lake Trio. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:56, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== lake trio master ==

in the [[Pokémon Pearl]] [[PokéDex]] data itt says the followinng : ''It is thought that [[Uxie]],[[Mesprit]] and [[Azelf]] all came from the same egg.'' Is it the egg that [[Arceus]] came from or another [[legendary Pokémon]] ?--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 12:58, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
: Who knows, It might've been an egg fromm mew? --[[User:Force Fire|Force]] [[User talk:Force Fire|Fire]] 13:08, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

== Ah Ah Ah Ah... ==

What about deleting this article? Come on, this is just random observation with fanwanked explanation. We don't need article about this! --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:08, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
:A little late, but this should merged into the legendary trio article. Anyone oppose? [[User:DanPMK|MK]] 03:12, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
::Naw, it's a good article. It could be fleshed out a bit more, and after Movie 12, it will probably be bigger with the Dragon Trio added. I say keep it for now. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:58, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I agree with Maxim here. The article is inconsistent and attempts to reveal patterns that don’t exist. Lugia definitely isn’t the master of the birds in the games, for example, and Ho‐oh is not the master of the beasts in the anime (AFAIK; bear in mind that I haven’t watched the show in years). The fact that we ''repeat'' Rayquaza really shows that this is just shoehorning. [[Legendary trio]]s this is not. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 22:13, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

==Lake Trio Giratina==
I'm starting to think that the lake trio is led by Giratina. After all, they did ''kinda'' summon him and lead the player to him ''and'' he appears in the fourth lake of Sinnoh. This is purely speculation but so are the others, except the Golems.[[User:Shadow1337|Shadow1337]] 23:57, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
:Yeah good points, I think you could be right yknow. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]] 20:58, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
::Possibly, however, it clearly states that Arceus created the Lake Trio himself. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 21:18, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

==Isn't Arceus the master of two trios?==
I'm pretty sure he's the master of the Dragon trio too. [[User:Master Lucario|Master Lucario]]
:As {{U|Unown Lord}} said, "''It is one thing to claim that Dialga, Palkia and Giratina constitute a trio, but going as far as suggesting that Arceus created Giratina is simply unfounded and will be avoided until proven in-game.''"--[[Blastoise (Pokémon)|K]][[Gary's Blastoise|kl]][[Blastoise (TCG)|l]][[User:Kkllnn|nn]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| blastoise]] 22:34, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
::As I've said numerous times throughout this talk page, we'll get our answer most likely in Movie 12. Wait until then. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 04:47, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

:::In Platinum, it said that Giratina was the member that "no one talked about." You can't create two members of a trio without creating the third, especially when the third is basically a parallel universe! [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 13:18, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

== No proof for Giratina...? ==

...I recall in Pokemon Platinum, at the Spear Pillar, Cynthia states that Giratina was created alongside Dialga and Palkia, though never talked about...- ''unsigned comment from {{u|M190049}} ([[User talk:M190049|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/M190049|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:It isn't a trio master.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[Quilava (Pokémon)|Racer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 21:25, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::...I didn't say it is. In the text, it says "According to legend, Arceus created Dialga and Palkia. Whether Arceus created Giratina or not is unknown."
::...It kind of confirms this in Platinum.
:: [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 21:47, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
:::With the facts, it seems Arceus DID in fact create Giratina. It does kinda confirm it in Pt...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 21:50, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::::Okay than. I'll remove the sentence. [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 21:55, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::::M'kay, I removed it and replaced it with a new one. [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 22:08, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

== I think that this chart would be better ==

I'm just not sure wether or not you'll agree.
{| border=1 width=500px align="center" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;" cellpadding="3px"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Trio
! Master
! Relation
|-
| [[File:Legendary_birds.jpg|100px]] [[Legendary Birds]]
| align="center" | [[Image:249.png]] {{p|Lugia}}
| Lugia rises to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]] in ''[[The Power of One]]'', and is the only one who is able to do so.
|-
| [[File:Neo3_beasts.jpg|100px]] [[Legendary Beasts]]
| align="center" | [[Image:250.png]] {{p|Ho-Oh}}
| After the three [[legendary beasts]] perished in the fire at the [[Brass Tower]], Ho-Oh revived them.
|-
| [[File:GenIII_Battle.jpg|100px]] [[Weather Trio]]
| align="center" | [[Image:384.png]] {{p|Rayquaza}}
| Rayquaza may internally be the master of the [[weather trio]], primarily because it had quelled the fighting between the other members of its trio in {{game|Emerald}}.
|-
| [[File:Regis.png|100px]] [[Legendary Golems]]
| align="center" | [[Image:486.png]] {{p|Regigigas}}
| Regigigas will awaken on bringing the three [[legendary golems]] to [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Regigigas' {{game|Platinum}} Pokédex entry also claims that it built statues made of {{p|Regirock|rocks}}, {{p|Regice|ice}}, and {{p|Registeel|magma}}.
|-
| [[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|100px]] [[Dragon Trio]]
| align="center" rowspan="2" | [[Image:493.png]] {{p|Arceus}}
| According to legend, Arceus created Dialga and Palkia, and it's stated in {{game|Platinum}} that Giratina was created alongside them, thus completing the [[dragon trio]]. All four legendary Pokémon will battle in the 12th Movie, ''[[Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime]]''.
|-
| [[File:MespritAzelfUxie.jpg|100px]] [[Lake Trio]]
| Arceus is also said to have created the [[lake trio]] whilst creating the universe, making Arceus the only trio master that is related to two legendary trios rather than just one.

|}
This chart is smaller and less image heavy, and it's a little more convenient if your looking for the master of a certain trio. [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 20:27, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
:The fact that the images clash with each other turns me off on the idea. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 20:57, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
::What do you mean by ''clash together''? [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 13:35, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
:::They don't look good together. Also, it is hard to see which trio is which; they all just look like blurs of color at that resolution. With that said, the point of an article is to read it and not just look at the pictures, so how about we do just that. If one reads the column title it shouldn't be a problem. Not to mention the master is the first in the row, and therefore the one the eye should first travel to. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 21:19, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
::::They look fine to me. {{tt|I can see the images just fine.|and if you can't, then that's what the names are for}}And do you ''realy'' think that ''every'' pokémon in ''every'' trio should be shown? {{tt|Isn't this article about the ''masters?''|Hence the name?}} [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 23:52, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
:::::Uh...yeah? That's what that column is for. The images are all of varying quality too. The Bird Trio and Lake Trio are screenshots and the others are official art. The The Regi art is the worst of them all: anime image on a white background. If we use this, just the their menu sprites in there.
{| border=1 width=500px align="center" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;" cellpadding="3px"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Trio
! Master
! Relation
|-
| [[File:144MS.png]][[File:145MS.png]][[File:146MS.png]] [[Legendary Birds]]
| align="center" | [[Image:249.png]] {{p|Lugia}}
| Lugia rises to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]] in ''[[The Power of One]]'', and is the only one who is able to do so.
|-
|}
:::::And if you do this, make sure all three sprites are on the same row...not like how I have it there with Moltres on it's own line. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 11:10, 27 April 2009 (UTC)
::::::You know, Sketch, you might have an idea there. The Master is larger than the pokémon in the trio, which makes it the first thing you see, and the trio pokémon are {{tt|small and almost unnoticeable|which is a good thing, after all this article is about the masters}}. One thing's for sure, it's better than mine. [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 21:02, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

== What. ==

A quote from the Trivia:
''
"Lugia is the only trio master who did not debut in the same generation as its trio."''

What about Regigigas? It's from Gen. IV and its trio is Gen. III. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 01:23, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:Has been removed. You know, you are allowed to take out this stuff yourself. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:38, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
::Ehh...Every edit I make someone reverts and tells me not to do it again, I decided to take the safer route here. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 09:10, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

== Arceus the double master ==

Isn't Arceus really the master of all the trios? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 17:00, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

Well, Arceus is the master of two trios but he can boss all the other masters about. [[User:Lunick v sonela|Lunick v sonela]] 17:07, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

== Lugia ==

Was Lugia's relation to the other three birds ever mentioned in any of the games? Or is it just anime exclusive? I don't remember there being any mention of it in the original GSC games, but is there anything about it in the remakes? [[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] 17:59, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
:It's in Mystery Dungeon R/B. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:55, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
::Ah, i see. I haven't played any of those Mystery Dungeon games. But aren't they in an entirely different world then the main games and anime, though? [[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] 21:08, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

== Real History ==

I'm from Portugal and when they distributed Arceus for Diamond, Pearl and Platinum versions the gave me a booklet telling the history. I quote:

''Arceus is regarded as the Pokémon God, the creator of the Pokémon universe''.

''This is a legendary Pokémon, Alpha species and normal type. ''Though, if it have some elemental plates it can be transformed in one of 17 types of Pokémon.'' This is its powerful multi-type ability.''

''The story goes that Arceus was born from an egg in chaos even before the outbreak of the cosmos.''

''Arceus began creating Pokémon to put everything in place. The first thing he did was to create Mew to take account of the universe, this one and Arceus are the Pokémon that accompanied the formation process of the cosmos.''

''Then he had to create Shaymin so that nature arise and to maintain balance. Arceus created Dialga, which in turn gave rise to time, and Palkia, which led to the space. Giratina created to control the death and, if necessary, act as mediator between Dialga and Palkia.''

''After that, it created Jirachi that put the stars on firmament. Once created light, thanks to Jirachi, immediatly Darkrai could be seen in Arceus' shadow. Arceus thought to give a mystic touch to the universe and created Cresselia, the first Pokémon with feelings. This created the moon and, thanks to the feelings, wanted some help and company, so it created the legendary trio formed by Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf and later the Clefairy. This legendary trio was later charged with providing living beings with feelings, like emotion, knowledge and will, basic features that represent each.
'''Welcome to the Pokémon Universe.'''''

That means Arceus created Mew, Shaymin, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Jirachi and Cresselia. Cresselia created Clefairy, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf. Darkrai was created by Arceus' shadow.

For people who knows portuguese:

''Arceus é considerado como o Pokémon Deus, criador do universo Pokémon.''

''Trata-se de um Pokémon lendário, da especie Alpha e de tipo Normal. No entanto, se possuir algumas das elemental plates pode transformar-se num dos 17 tipos de Pokémon. esta é a sua poderosa capacidade multi-tipo.''

''Reza a história de que Arceus nasceu de um ovo imerso no caos ainda antes de eclodir o cosmos.''

''Arceus começou a criar Pokémon para colocar tudo no seu lugar. A primeira coisa que fez foi criar Mew para que tomassse conta do universo, pelo que este último e Arceus são os Pokémon que acompanharam o processo de formação do cosmos.''

''Depois teve de criar Shaymin para que a natureza surgisse e para manter o equilibrio. Arceus criou Dialga, que por sua vez deu origem ao tempo, e Palkia, que deu origem ao espaço. Criou Giratina para que controlasse a morte e, se necessário, agisse como mediador entre Dialga e Palkia.''

''Posteriormente criou Jirachi que colocou as estrelas no firmamento. Uma vez criada a luz, graças a Jirachi, imediatamente foi possível ver Darkrai na sombra de Arceus. Arceus pensou dar ao universo um toque místico pelo que criou Cresselia, o primeiro Pokémon com sentimentos. Este criou a lua e, graças aos seu sentimentos, desejou ter ajuda e companhia, pelo que criou o trio lendário formado por Uxie, Mesprit e Azelf e posteriormente os Clefairy, este trio lendário ficou encarregue de mais tarde dotar os seres vivos de sentimentos, como a emoção, a sabedoria e a vontade, cracterísticas básicas que representam cada um dele.''
'''''Bem-vindo ao universo Pokémon.''''' {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
:Sounds like fanfiction.
:Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:08, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Well, it's not fanfiction because it's real. When I read it for the first time I was confused too, but... it also says how to receive Arceus and it's caracteristics:

Pokédex nr. 493
Specie: Alpha
Type: Normal
Ability: Multi-Type
High: 3,2 m
Weight: 320,0 kg
Level: 100
Experience points: 1.250.000
Object: Baya Magua (Magua Berry) {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
::Could you possibly show us a scan or pics of this pamphlet?
::Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:44, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:::I'm calling unofficial until GameFreak of Japan says something like this. "Giratina was created to control death"? If I'm nto mistaken it was confirmed to be antimatter some time ago. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 20:48, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

How can I Ulpoad pictures to Bulbapedia?

I knew about the control of antimatter but, I'm good in Particule Phisics, if Giratina controls Antimatter it must be made of antimatter and he couldn't come to our world or we to its.

--Sakas 18:26, 13 April 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Ok forget it.

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:I don't think you understand the nature of our request to see scans/pics. We want to see the part that proves that it is officially endorsed by Nintendo.
:Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:04, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

Ok! These pics were taken with my DSi and, I don't know why, only three pics are jpeg, others are the symbol of Nintendo, Cover of the booklet and back cover. Thoses pics was, like the others, transfered for facebook and the format is png

I will try to convert them

Sakas 19:49, 14 April 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Ok I get it
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:I'm still doubtful of it. It's stated ''in the games'' that the lake guardians were made by Arceus, along with Dialga and Palkia (and Giratina, too, as Cynthia reveals). Nintendo knows their legends. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:52, 22 May 2010 (UTC)

So why did they created that story? It is real! Trust me! I know it seems weird but that's what is written there. I understand your position. You can ask Nintendo. And... where is stated ''in the games'' that they are a creation of Arceus?
Sakas 17:43, 25 May 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

well that means that Crescelia is a the trio master of the pixie trio, denouncing Arceus as their trio masters, that also means that the trio hatched from the same crescelia egg.--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 14:16, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

Probably

the only possible explanation is that nintendo wanted to release this as a surprise goodie to stir things up along with the figures, so they cancelled it in all over world but forgot potugal, so its a company mistake, although that thing revealed alot such as creation of darkrai, one can see the two having some slight resemblance only by the shape of the head (somewhat), and thus arceus and darkrai are somewhat of a duo, somewhat, and some what of a trio if a crescelia is considered, and if so this is the first time that a trio master is part of a trio, but i'm still sceptical, didnt anybody else get such a booklet in portugal???

Yeah You're right! Why did Darkrai born in Arceus' shadow? Maybe Arceus is too powerful that even his shadow is able do create a Pokémon

Talk:Trio master

2010-05-26T17:46:11Z

SakasFixe:

Don't you think this is overdoing it a bit? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 17:24, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

I agree. This reads a bit more like fanfiction/fan terminology than anything. --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 17:50, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Eh, I figured it needed to have a name. After all, there is a definite relationship between the birds and Lugia, the beasts and Ho-oh, and the Regis and Regigigas.

Think it should just be a subpage of [[Legendary trio]]? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 20:35, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Forget a subpage, just merge it into the main trio article as a section. That article is short anyway. --WikidSmaht 09:09, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

So, uh, when's something going to be done about this silly article? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 01:17, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

== Arceus ==

Isn't Arceus the master of Trio masters?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 16:31, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
:All we know is it's the master of the lake trio. Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Regigigas... well, they actually seem to be overlords of sky, sea, and land. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 16:45, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

i thought Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza were the overlords of the land, sea, and sky. I kind of pictured Ho-Oh and Lugia as guardians. and i'm not even sure what to think of Regigigas as of yet. [[User:InuMimi|InuMimi]] 12:39, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Remember that while Kyogre expanded the seas, Groudon expanded the continents, and Rayquaza brought neutral ground (and not ground as in Groudon, but you get what I mean) with the sky, they are very much beings of these domains, and have never been shown to watch over the effects of the domains they represent. Rayquaza may keep the balance between Kyogre and Groudon, but it seems to simply be a leader of the Sky World, rather than its Guardian. The Hebrew mythological/legendary/Biblical creatures known as Behemoth, Leviathan, and Ziz are seen as the Great Beasts of the Earth, Sea, and Sky (respectively), but not as the Guardians of these domains. They simply are the Greatest of the inhabitants of these domains. I'm not saying that Pokémon has to adhere to the stories that its Legendaries are based on, but they do provide a hint. Now, granted, Kyogre and Groudon's information in the version they do not appear in is important in that is states that Kyogre brought the relief of rain to those caught in drought, and Groudon brought and end to the monsoon-like rains that tormented various regions. But these are born from aspects of their nature - the ability to expand the seas or earth with Drizzle and Drought respectively. This would seem to state that Kyogre is actually the guardian of the Earth - as it brought balance back to regions suffering drought, the negative aspects of Groudon - and that Groudon is the guardian of the Seas, for precisely the equal and opposite reasons. Of course, they are not the guardians of each others' domains, though they do keep each other in check somewhat, when they're not sleeping, that is. And when they are both awake - well it seemed that they actually didn't want to fight each other in the games at least, and that it was the Orbs that drove them out of control. The citizens of Sootopolis in Emerald state that the two look like they actually don't want to be fighting each other, as if they are being forced to by the Red and Blue Orbs (which may or may not be man-made). And Rayquaza has been seen to keep them in check when this does happen (though somehow Lance and Ash and co. were able to stop them without Rayquaza in the anime). But even Rayquaza has been seen as very defensive of its area - in Movie 7 it attacked Deoxys on sight simply because Deoxys entered it's domain. That's more like an attack dog than a guardian trying to keep the balance of the skies.

Lugia has shown multiple times that if it existed in the sky, it would cause catastrophic events that could effect the entire world, but by maintaining its powers beneath the sea it is able to keep the balance of the world's water, and therefore the source of life (as seen in a traditional Buddhist sense, as well as in, say, Movies 1, 2, 4, 5, and 9). Ho-oh has been seen as the maker of Rainbows and the being that ends the storms that could cause pain and suffering to the world, so it is the guardian of the Sky World. Ironically, the Legendary Birds and their actions affect the sea and are governed by Lugia, while the Legendary beasts are governed by Ho-oh.

The Regi trio seem to have been made by Man, the class of beings often associated with the Earth, as bone and muscle and flesh are very Earthy substances. But Regigigas has been known as the being that pulled the Continents together by towing them with ropes, and it is also seen in Movie 11 as providing its phenomenal strength and its mastery over the great beasts that walk the Earth (here being Mammoswine) to prevent catastrophes such as that of the Glacidia glacier moving and causing much devastation across the Earth. Regigigas is perhaps the most Deus ex Machina a Pokémon movie character could get (though Kyogre in Movie 9 comes close), as he basically solves the final crisis of the movie, when Ash and co. couldn't. Regigigas' role of herding Megafauna is very Earth-based as well - see the Ground egg group, and it's role with Mammals (or HSOWA). Mammals almost define Earth and its denizens, though they certainly are not the only ones; but their association with humans and agriculture and also with the ancient Megafauna that dominated this world in the early Cenozoic are definitely indications that Regigigas is like a human of the ancient world, and how humans see themselves as the Stewards of Earth (or at least should...).

So my point here is that while Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza represent the elemental energies that empower the three domains of Earth, Sea, and Sky, respectively, it is Regigigas, Lugia, and Ho-oh (again respectively) that are the stewards of these domains. Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza represent a trio (though a statistically imbalanced trio as Rayquaza is stronger than the other two), but one without a Trio Master because they keep each other in-balance ability-wise (and if Kyogre has some possible connection with "the Beast of the Sea", than it may be that the Trio Masters each keep the Weather Trio member in their domain balanced as well, though that's getting more into speculation). Regigigas, Lugia, and Ho-oh are Trio Masters because of their Pokédex and series lore about their roles, which connect them with both the Trios they control and their domains of Land, Sea, and Sky. The association with Lugia and the Moon and Ho-oh and the Sun - that's another story that has absolutely no basis save the opening screens of Silver and Gold versions.

Arceus has yet to have been shown as the Master of Trio Masters, as has he yet to have been shown as the Master of the Dragon Trio (though this will probably be revealed next summer with Movie 12). So until then, Arceus remains as the Trio Master of the Lake Trio, only. But having created the entire world and its planes, I would assume he could be considered the master of the Weather Trio, the Dragon Trio, as well as relegating the Beast Trio, Bird Trio, and Regi Trio to Ho-oh, Lugia, and Regigigas. That, however, is speculation for now. Thank you for your time. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:53, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== Arceus ==

Isn't he the trio master of the dragons as well.We know for sure he created Dialga and Palkia (and he probably created Giratina to start the reverse world but that is just speculation) which is like how Ho-oh created the Beasts and Ho-oh is the beast master so Arceus should be noted as the Dragon Trio Master or as Master of Dialga and Palkia.
[[User:Sailor Earth|Sailor Earth]] 16:22, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

True, but if he's only the master of Dialga and Palkia, then he's not a Trio Master, just a Duo Master, so to speak.

:Please add your sig with the four tildes after you comment. Arceus is almost certainly the Trio Master of the Dragon Trio as well; however, his relationship with Giratina is still not yet confirmed, while it's been established that he either created Dialga and Palkia or else they are warring aspects of himself (sorry for using the masculine noun-forms). Until Movie 12 comes out, we probably won't have an answer to that, so for now, Arceus remains only as the Trio Master of the Lake Trio. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:56, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== lake trio master ==

in the [[Pokémon Pearl]] [[PokéDex]] data itt says the followinng : ''It is thought that [[Uxie]],[[Mesprit]] and [[Azelf]] all came from the same egg.'' Is it the egg that [[Arceus]] came from or another [[legendary Pokémon]] ?--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 12:58, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
: Who knows, It might've been an egg fromm mew? --[[User:Force Fire|Force]] [[User talk:Force Fire|Fire]] 13:08, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

== Ah Ah Ah Ah... ==

What about deleting this article? Come on, this is just random observation with fanwanked explanation. We don't need article about this! --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:08, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
:A little late, but this should merged into the legendary trio article. Anyone oppose? [[User:DanPMK|MK]] 03:12, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
::Naw, it's a good article. It could be fleshed out a bit more, and after Movie 12, it will probably be bigger with the Dragon Trio added. I say keep it for now. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:58, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I agree with Maxim here. The article is inconsistent and attempts to reveal patterns that don’t exist. Lugia definitely isn’t the master of the birds in the games, for example, and Ho‐oh is not the master of the beasts in the anime (AFAIK; bear in mind that I haven’t watched the show in years). The fact that we ''repeat'' Rayquaza really shows that this is just shoehorning. [[Legendary trio]]s this is not. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 22:13, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

==Lake Trio Giratina==
I'm starting to think that the lake trio is led by Giratina. After all, they did ''kinda'' summon him and lead the player to him ''and'' he appears in the fourth lake of Sinnoh. This is purely speculation but so are the others, except the Golems.[[User:Shadow1337|Shadow1337]] 23:57, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
:Yeah good points, I think you could be right yknow. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]] 20:58, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
::Possibly, however, it clearly states that Arceus created the Lake Trio himself. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 21:18, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

==Isn't Arceus the master of two trios?==
I'm pretty sure he's the master of the Dragon trio too. [[User:Master Lucario|Master Lucario]]
:As {{U|Unown Lord}} said, "''It is one thing to claim that Dialga, Palkia and Giratina constitute a trio, but going as far as suggesting that Arceus created Giratina is simply unfounded and will be avoided until proven in-game.''"--[[Blastoise (Pokémon)|K]][[Gary's Blastoise|kl]][[Blastoise (TCG)|l]][[User:Kkllnn|nn]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| blastoise]] 22:34, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
::As I've said numerous times throughout this talk page, we'll get our answer most likely in Movie 12. Wait until then. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 04:47, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

:::In Platinum, it said that Giratina was the member that "no one talked about." You can't create two members of a trio without creating the third, especially when the third is basically a parallel universe! [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 13:18, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

== No proof for Giratina...? ==

...I recall in Pokemon Platinum, at the Spear Pillar, Cynthia states that Giratina was created alongside Dialga and Palkia, though never talked about...- ''unsigned comment from {{u|M190049}} ([[User talk:M190049|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/M190049|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:It isn't a trio master.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[Quilava (Pokémon)|Racer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 21:25, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::...I didn't say it is. In the text, it says "According to legend, Arceus created Dialga and Palkia. Whether Arceus created Giratina or not is unknown."
::...It kind of confirms this in Platinum.
:: [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 21:47, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
:::With the facts, it seems Arceus DID in fact create Giratina. It does kinda confirm it in Pt...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 21:50, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::::Okay than. I'll remove the sentence. [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 21:55, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::::M'kay, I removed it and replaced it with a new one. [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 22:08, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

== I think that this chart would be better ==

I'm just not sure wether or not you'll agree.
{| border=1 width=500px align="center" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;" cellpadding="3px"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Trio
! Master
! Relation
|-
| [[File:Legendary_birds.jpg|100px]] [[Legendary Birds]]
| align="center" | [[Image:249.png]] {{p|Lugia}}
| Lugia rises to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]] in ''[[The Power of One]]'', and is the only one who is able to do so.
|-
| [[File:Neo3_beasts.jpg|100px]] [[Legendary Beasts]]
| align="center" | [[Image:250.png]] {{p|Ho-Oh}}
| After the three [[legendary beasts]] perished in the fire at the [[Brass Tower]], Ho-Oh revived them.
|-
| [[File:GenIII_Battle.jpg|100px]] [[Weather Trio]]
| align="center" | [[Image:384.png]] {{p|Rayquaza}}
| Rayquaza may internally be the master of the [[weather trio]], primarily because it had quelled the fighting between the other members of its trio in {{game|Emerald}}.
|-
| [[File:Regis.png|100px]] [[Legendary Golems]]
| align="center" | [[Image:486.png]] {{p|Regigigas}}
| Regigigas will awaken on bringing the three [[legendary golems]] to [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Regigigas' {{game|Platinum}} Pokédex entry also claims that it built statues made of {{p|Regirock|rocks}}, {{p|Regice|ice}}, and {{p|Registeel|magma}}.
|-
| [[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|100px]] [[Dragon Trio]]
| align="center" rowspan="2" | [[Image:493.png]] {{p|Arceus}}
| According to legend, Arceus created Dialga and Palkia, and it's stated in {{game|Platinum}} that Giratina was created alongside them, thus completing the [[dragon trio]]. All four legendary Pokémon will battle in the 12th Movie, ''[[Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime]]''.
|-
| [[File:MespritAzelfUxie.jpg|100px]] [[Lake Trio]]
| Arceus is also said to have created the [[lake trio]] whilst creating the universe, making Arceus the only trio master that is related to two legendary trios rather than just one.

|}
This chart is smaller and less image heavy, and it's a little more convenient if your looking for the master of a certain trio. [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 20:27, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
:The fact that the images clash with each other turns me off on the idea. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 20:57, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
::What do you mean by ''clash together''? [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 13:35, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
:::They don't look good together. Also, it is hard to see which trio is which; they all just look like blurs of color at that resolution. With that said, the point of an article is to read it and not just look at the pictures, so how about we do just that. If one reads the column title it shouldn't be a problem. Not to mention the master is the first in the row, and therefore the one the eye should first travel to. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 21:19, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
::::They look fine to me. {{tt|I can see the images just fine.|and if you can't, then that's what the names are for}}And do you ''realy'' think that ''every'' pokémon in ''every'' trio should be shown? {{tt|Isn't this article about the ''masters?''|Hence the name?}} [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 23:52, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
:::::Uh...yeah? That's what that column is for. The images are all of varying quality too. The Bird Trio and Lake Trio are screenshots and the others are official art. The The Regi art is the worst of them all: anime image on a white background. If we use this, just the their menu sprites in there.
{| border=1 width=500px align="center" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;" cellpadding="3px"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Trio
! Master
! Relation
|-
| [[File:144MS.png]][[File:145MS.png]][[File:146MS.png]] [[Legendary Birds]]
| align="center" | [[Image:249.png]] {{p|Lugia}}
| Lugia rises to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]] in ''[[The Power of One]]'', and is the only one who is able to do so.
|-
|}
:::::And if you do this, make sure all three sprites are on the same row...not like how I have it there with Moltres on it's own line. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 11:10, 27 April 2009 (UTC)
::::::You know, Sketch, you might have an idea there. The Master is larger than the pokémon in the trio, which makes it the first thing you see, and the trio pokémon are {{tt|small and almost unnoticeable|which is a good thing, after all this article is about the masters}}. One thing's for sure, it's better than mine. [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 21:02, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

== What. ==

A quote from the Trivia:
''
"Lugia is the only trio master who did not debut in the same generation as its trio."''

What about Regigigas? It's from Gen. IV and its trio is Gen. III. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 01:23, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:Has been removed. You know, you are allowed to take out this stuff yourself. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:38, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
::Ehh...Every edit I make someone reverts and tells me not to do it again, I decided to take the safer route here. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 09:10, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

== Arceus the double master ==

Isn't Arceus really the master of all the trios? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 17:00, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

Well, Arceus is the master of two trios but he can boss all the other masters about. [[User:Lunick v sonela|Lunick v sonela]] 17:07, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

== Lugia ==

Was Lugia's relation to the other three birds ever mentioned in any of the games? Or is it just anime exclusive? I don't remember there being any mention of it in the original GSC games, but is there anything about it in the remakes? [[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] 17:59, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
:It's in Mystery Dungeon R/B. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:55, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
::Ah, i see. I haven't played any of those Mystery Dungeon games. But aren't they in an entirely different world then the main games and anime, though? [[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] 21:08, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

== Real History ==

I'm from Portugal and when they distributed Arceus for Diamond, Pearl and Platinum versions the gave me a booklet telling the history. I quote:

''Arceus is regarded as the Pokémon God, the creator of the Pokémon universe''.

''This is a legendary Pokémon, Alpha species and normal type. ''Though, if it have some elemental plates it can be transformed in one of 17 types of Pokémon.'' This is its powerful multi-type ability.''

''The story goes that Arceus was born from an egg in chaos even before the outbreak of the cosmos.''

''Arceus began creating Pokémon to put everything in place. The first thing he did was to create Mew to take account of the universe, this one and Arceus are the Pokémon that accompanied the formation process of the cosmos.''

''Then he had to create Shaymin so that nature arise and to maintain balance. Arceus created Dialga, which in turn gave rise to time, and Palkia, which led to the space. Giratina created to control the death and, if necessary, act as mediator between Dialga and Palkia.''

''After that, it created Jirachi that put the stars on firmament. Once created light, thanks to Jirachi, immediatly Darkrai could be seen in Arceus' shadow. Arceus thought to give a mystic touch to the universe and created Cresselia, the first Pokémon with feelings. This created the moon and, thanks to the feelings, wanted some help and company, so it created the legendary trio formed by Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf and later the Clefairy. This legendary trio was later charged with providing living beings with feelings, like emotion, knowledge and will, basic features that represent each.
'''Welcome to the Pokémon Universe.'''''

That means Arceus created Mew, Shaymin, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Jirachi and Cresselia. Cresselia created Clefairy, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf. Darkrai was created by Arceus' shadow.

For people who knows portuguese:

''Arceus é considerado como o Pokémon Deus, criador do universo Pokémon.''

''Trata-se de um Pokémon lendário, da especie Alpha e de tipo Normal. No entanto, se possuir algumas das elemental plates pode transformar-se num dos 17 tipos de Pokémon. esta é a sua poderosa capacidade multi-tipo.''

''Reza a história de que Arceus nasceu de um ovo imerso no caos ainda antes de eclodir o cosmos.''

''Arceus começou a criar Pokémon para colocar tudo no seu lugar. A primeira coisa que fez foi criar Mew para que tomassse conta do universo, pelo que este último e Arceus são os Pokémon que acompanharam o processo de formação do cosmos.''

''Depois teve de criar Shaymin para que a natureza surgisse e para manter o equilibrio. Arceus criou Dialga, que por sua vez deu origem ao tempo, e Palkia, que deu origem ao espaço. Criou Giratina para que controlasse a morte e, se necessário, agisse como mediador entre Dialga e Palkia.''

''Posteriormente criou Jirachi que colocou as estrelas no firmamento. Uma vez criada a luz, graças a Jirachi, imediatamente foi possível ver Darkrai na sombra de Arceus. Arceus pensou dar ao universo um toque místico pelo que criou Cresselia, o primeiro Pokémon com sentimentos. Este criou a lua e, graças aos seu sentimentos, desejou ter ajuda e companhia, pelo que criou o trio lendário formado por Uxie, Mesprit e Azelf e posteriormente os Clefairy, este trio lendário ficou encarregue de mais tarde dotar os seres vivos de sentimentos, como a emoção, a sabedoria e a vontade, cracterísticas básicas que representam cada um dele.''
'''''Bem-vindo ao universo Pokémon.''''' {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
:Sounds like fanfiction.
:Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:08, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Well, it's not fanfiction because it's real. When I read it for the first time I was confused too, but... it also says how to receive Arceus and it's caracteristics:

Pokédex nr. 493
Specie: Alpha
Type: Normal
Ability: Multi-Type
High: 3,2 m
Weight: 320,0 kg
Level: 100
Experience points: 1.250.000
Object: Baya Magua (Magua Berry) {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
::Could you possibly show us a scan or pics of this pamphlet?
::Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:44, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:::I'm calling unofficial until GameFreak of Japan says something like this. "Giratina was created to control death"? If I'm nto mistaken it was confirmed to be antimatter some time ago. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 20:48, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

How can I Ulpoad pictures to Bulbapedia?

I knew about the control of antimatter but, I'm good in Particule Phisics, if Giratina controls Antimatter it must be made of antimatter and he couldn't come to our world or we to its.

--Sakas 18:26, 13 April 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Ok forget it.

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[[File:Third Part.jpg]]
:I don't think you understand the nature of our request to see scans/pics. We want to see the part that proves that it is officially endorsed by Nintendo.
:Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:04, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

Ok! These pics were taken with my DSi and, I don't know why, only three pics are jpeg, others are the symbol of Nintendo, Cover of the booklet and back cover. Thoses pics was, like the others, transfered for facebook and the format is png

I will try to convert them

Sakas 19:49, 14 April 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Ok I get it
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[[File:Cover.JPG]]
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:I'm still doubtful of it. It's stated ''in the games'' that the lake guardians were made by Arceus, along with Dialga and Palkia (and Giratina, too, as Cynthia reveals). Nintendo knows their legends. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:52, 22 May 2010 (UTC)

So why did they created that story? It is real! Trust me! I know it seems weird but that's what is written there. I understand your position. You can ask Nintendo. And... where is stated ''in the games'' that they are a creation of Arceus?
Sakas 17:43, 25 May 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

well that means that Crescelia is a the trio master of the pixie trio, denouncing Arceus as their trio masters, that also means that the trio hatched from the same crescelia egg.--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 14:16, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

Probably

Talk:Trio master

2010-05-25T17:43:45Z

SakasFixe:

Don't you think this is overdoing it a bit? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 17:24, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

I agree. This reads a bit more like fanfiction/fan terminology than anything. --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 17:50, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Eh, I figured it needed to have a name. After all, there is a definite relationship between the birds and Lugia, the beasts and Ho-oh, and the Regis and Regigigas.

Think it should just be a subpage of [[Legendary trio]]? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 20:35, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Forget a subpage, just merge it into the main trio article as a section. That article is short anyway. --WikidSmaht 09:09, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

So, uh, when's something going to be done about this silly article? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 01:17, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

== Arceus ==

Isn't Arceus the master of Trio masters?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 16:31, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
:All we know is it's the master of the lake trio. Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Regigigas... well, they actually seem to be overlords of sky, sea, and land. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 16:45, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

i thought Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza were the overlords of the land, sea, and sky. I kind of pictured Ho-Oh and Lugia as guardians. and i'm not even sure what to think of Regigigas as of yet. [[User:InuMimi|InuMimi]] 12:39, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Remember that while Kyogre expanded the seas, Groudon expanded the continents, and Rayquaza brought neutral ground (and not ground as in Groudon, but you get what I mean) with the sky, they are very much beings of these domains, and have never been shown to watch over the effects of the domains they represent. Rayquaza may keep the balance between Kyogre and Groudon, but it seems to simply be a leader of the Sky World, rather than its Guardian. The Hebrew mythological/legendary/Biblical creatures known as Behemoth, Leviathan, and Ziz are seen as the Great Beasts of the Earth, Sea, and Sky (respectively), but not as the Guardians of these domains. They simply are the Greatest of the inhabitants of these domains. I'm not saying that Pokémon has to adhere to the stories that its Legendaries are based on, but they do provide a hint. Now, granted, Kyogre and Groudon's information in the version they do not appear in is important in that is states that Kyogre brought the relief of rain to those caught in drought, and Groudon brought and end to the monsoon-like rains that tormented various regions. But these are born from aspects of their nature - the ability to expand the seas or earth with Drizzle and Drought respectively. This would seem to state that Kyogre is actually the guardian of the Earth - as it brought balance back to regions suffering drought, the negative aspects of Groudon - and that Groudon is the guardian of the Seas, for precisely the equal and opposite reasons. Of course, they are not the guardians of each others' domains, though they do keep each other in check somewhat, when they're not sleeping, that is. And when they are both awake - well it seemed that they actually didn't want to fight each other in the games at least, and that it was the Orbs that drove them out of control. The citizens of Sootopolis in Emerald state that the two look like they actually don't want to be fighting each other, as if they are being forced to by the Red and Blue Orbs (which may or may not be man-made). And Rayquaza has been seen to keep them in check when this does happen (though somehow Lance and Ash and co. were able to stop them without Rayquaza in the anime). But even Rayquaza has been seen as very defensive of its area - in Movie 7 it attacked Deoxys on sight simply because Deoxys entered it's domain. That's more like an attack dog than a guardian trying to keep the balance of the skies.

Lugia has shown multiple times that if it existed in the sky, it would cause catastrophic events that could effect the entire world, but by maintaining its powers beneath the sea it is able to keep the balance of the world's water, and therefore the source of life (as seen in a traditional Buddhist sense, as well as in, say, Movies 1, 2, 4, 5, and 9). Ho-oh has been seen as the maker of Rainbows and the being that ends the storms that could cause pain and suffering to the world, so it is the guardian of the Sky World. Ironically, the Legendary Birds and their actions affect the sea and are governed by Lugia, while the Legendary beasts are governed by Ho-oh.

The Regi trio seem to have been made by Man, the class of beings often associated with the Earth, as bone and muscle and flesh are very Earthy substances. But Regigigas has been known as the being that pulled the Continents together by towing them with ropes, and it is also seen in Movie 11 as providing its phenomenal strength and its mastery over the great beasts that walk the Earth (here being Mammoswine) to prevent catastrophes such as that of the Glacidia glacier moving and causing much devastation across the Earth. Regigigas is perhaps the most Deus ex Machina a Pokémon movie character could get (though Kyogre in Movie 9 comes close), as he basically solves the final crisis of the movie, when Ash and co. couldn't. Regigigas' role of herding Megafauna is very Earth-based as well - see the Ground egg group, and it's role with Mammals (or HSOWA). Mammals almost define Earth and its denizens, though they certainly are not the only ones; but their association with humans and agriculture and also with the ancient Megafauna that dominated this world in the early Cenozoic are definitely indications that Regigigas is like a human of the ancient world, and how humans see themselves as the Stewards of Earth (or at least should...).

So my point here is that while Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza represent the elemental energies that empower the three domains of Earth, Sea, and Sky, respectively, it is Regigigas, Lugia, and Ho-oh (again respectively) that are the stewards of these domains. Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza represent a trio (though a statistically imbalanced trio as Rayquaza is stronger than the other two), but one without a Trio Master because they keep each other in-balance ability-wise (and if Kyogre has some possible connection with "the Beast of the Sea", than it may be that the Trio Masters each keep the Weather Trio member in their domain balanced as well, though that's getting more into speculation). Regigigas, Lugia, and Ho-oh are Trio Masters because of their Pokédex and series lore about their roles, which connect them with both the Trios they control and their domains of Land, Sea, and Sky. The association with Lugia and the Moon and Ho-oh and the Sun - that's another story that has absolutely no basis save the opening screens of Silver and Gold versions.

Arceus has yet to have been shown as the Master of Trio Masters, as has he yet to have been shown as the Master of the Dragon Trio (though this will probably be revealed next summer with Movie 12). So until then, Arceus remains as the Trio Master of the Lake Trio, only. But having created the entire world and its planes, I would assume he could be considered the master of the Weather Trio, the Dragon Trio, as well as relegating the Beast Trio, Bird Trio, and Regi Trio to Ho-oh, Lugia, and Regigigas. That, however, is speculation for now. Thank you for your time. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:53, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== Arceus ==

Isn't he the trio master of the dragons as well.We know for sure he created Dialga and Palkia (and he probably created Giratina to start the reverse world but that is just speculation) which is like how Ho-oh created the Beasts and Ho-oh is the beast master so Arceus should be noted as the Dragon Trio Master or as Master of Dialga and Palkia.
[[User:Sailor Earth|Sailor Earth]] 16:22, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

True, but if he's only the master of Dialga and Palkia, then he's not a Trio Master, just a Duo Master, so to speak.

:Please add your sig with the four tildes after you comment. Arceus is almost certainly the Trio Master of the Dragon Trio as well; however, his relationship with Giratina is still not yet confirmed, while it's been established that he either created Dialga and Palkia or else they are warring aspects of himself (sorry for using the masculine noun-forms). Until Movie 12 comes out, we probably won't have an answer to that, so for now, Arceus remains only as the Trio Master of the Lake Trio. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:56, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== lake trio master ==

in the [[Pokémon Pearl]] [[PokéDex]] data itt says the followinng : ''It is thought that [[Uxie]],[[Mesprit]] and [[Azelf]] all came from the same egg.'' Is it the egg that [[Arceus]] came from or another [[legendary Pokémon]] ?--[[User:Nobody777|Nobody777]] 12:58, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
: Who knows, It might've been an egg fromm mew? --[[User:Force Fire|Force]] [[User talk:Force Fire|Fire]] 13:08, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

== Ah Ah Ah Ah... ==

What about deleting this article? Come on, this is just random observation with fanwanked explanation. We don't need article about this! --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:08, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
:A little late, but this should merged into the legendary trio article. Anyone oppose? [[User:DanPMK|MK]] 03:12, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
::Naw, it's a good article. It could be fleshed out a bit more, and after Movie 12, it will probably be bigger with the Dragon Trio added. I say keep it for now. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 03:58, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I agree with Maxim here. The article is inconsistent and attempts to reveal patterns that don’t exist. Lugia definitely isn’t the master of the birds in the games, for example, and Ho‐oh is not the master of the beasts in the anime (AFAIK; bear in mind that I haven’t watched the show in years). The fact that we ''repeat'' Rayquaza really shows that this is just shoehorning. [[Legendary trio]]s this is not. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 22:13, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

==Lake Trio Giratina==
I'm starting to think that the lake trio is led by Giratina. After all, they did ''kinda'' summon him and lead the player to him ''and'' he appears in the fourth lake of Sinnoh. This is purely speculation but so are the others, except the Golems.[[User:Shadow1337|Shadow1337]] 23:57, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
:Yeah good points, I think you could be right yknow. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]] 20:58, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
::Possibly, however, it clearly states that Arceus created the Lake Trio himself. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 21:18, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

==Isn't Arceus the master of two trios?==
I'm pretty sure he's the master of the Dragon trio too. [[User:Master Lucario|Master Lucario]]
:As {{U|Unown Lord}} said, "''It is one thing to claim that Dialga, Palkia and Giratina constitute a trio, but going as far as suggesting that Arceus created Giratina is simply unfounded and will be avoided until proven in-game.''"--[[Blastoise (Pokémon)|K]][[Gary's Blastoise|kl]][[Blastoise (TCG)|l]][[User:Kkllnn|nn]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| blastoise]] 22:34, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
::As I've said numerous times throughout this talk page, we'll get our answer most likely in Movie 12. Wait until then. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 04:47, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

:::In Platinum, it said that Giratina was the member that "no one talked about." You can't create two members of a trio without creating the third, especially when the third is basically a parallel universe! [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 13:18, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

== No proof for Giratina...? ==

...I recall in Pokemon Platinum, at the Spear Pillar, Cynthia states that Giratina was created alongside Dialga and Palkia, though never talked about...- ''unsigned comment from {{u|M190049}} ([[User talk:M190049|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/M190049|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:It isn't a trio master.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[Quilava (Pokémon)|Racer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 21:25, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::...I didn't say it is. In the text, it says "According to legend, Arceus created Dialga and Palkia. Whether Arceus created Giratina or not is unknown."
::...It kind of confirms this in Platinum.
:: [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 21:47, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
:::With the facts, it seems Arceus DID in fact create Giratina. It does kinda confirm it in Pt...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 21:50, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::::Okay than. I'll remove the sentence. [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 21:55, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::::M'kay, I removed it and replaced it with a new one. [[User:M190049|'''''~m190049''''']][[User talk:M190049|'''''~talk''''']] 22:08, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

== I think that this chart would be better ==

I'm just not sure wether or not you'll agree.
{| border=1 width=500px align="center" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;" cellpadding="3px"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Trio
! Master
! Relation
|-
| [[File:Legendary_birds.jpg|100px]] [[Legendary Birds]]
| align="center" | [[Image:249.png]] {{p|Lugia}}
| Lugia rises to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]] in ''[[The Power of One]]'', and is the only one who is able to do so.
|-
| [[File:Neo3_beasts.jpg|100px]] [[Legendary Beasts]]
| align="center" | [[Image:250.png]] {{p|Ho-Oh}}
| After the three [[legendary beasts]] perished in the fire at the [[Brass Tower]], Ho-Oh revived them.
|-
| [[File:GenIII_Battle.jpg|100px]] [[Weather Trio]]
| align="center" | [[Image:384.png]] {{p|Rayquaza}}
| Rayquaza may internally be the master of the [[weather trio]], primarily because it had quelled the fighting between the other members of its trio in {{game|Emerald}}.
|-
| [[File:Regis.png|100px]] [[Legendary Golems]]
| align="center" | [[Image:486.png]] {{p|Regigigas}}
| Regigigas will awaken on bringing the three [[legendary golems]] to [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Regigigas' {{game|Platinum}} Pokédex entry also claims that it built statues made of {{p|Regirock|rocks}}, {{p|Regice|ice}}, and {{p|Registeel|magma}}.
|-
| [[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|100px]] [[Dragon Trio]]
| align="center" rowspan="2" | [[Image:493.png]] {{p|Arceus}}
| According to legend, Arceus created Dialga and Palkia, and it's stated in {{game|Platinum}} that Giratina was created alongside them, thus completing the [[dragon trio]]. All four legendary Pokémon will battle in the 12th Movie, ''[[Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime]]''.
|-
| [[File:MespritAzelfUxie.jpg|100px]] [[Lake Trio]]
| Arceus is also said to have created the [[lake trio]] whilst creating the universe, making Arceus the only trio master that is related to two legendary trios rather than just one.

|}
This chart is smaller and less image heavy, and it's a little more convenient if your looking for the master of a certain trio. [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 20:27, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
:The fact that the images clash with each other turns me off on the idea. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 20:57, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
::What do you mean by ''clash together''? [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 13:35, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
:::They don't look good together. Also, it is hard to see which trio is which; they all just look like blurs of color at that resolution. With that said, the point of an article is to read it and not just look at the pictures, so how about we do just that. If one reads the column title it shouldn't be a problem. Not to mention the master is the first in the row, and therefore the one the eye should first travel to. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 21:19, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
::::They look fine to me. {{tt|I can see the images just fine.|and if you can't, then that's what the names are for}}And do you ''realy'' think that ''every'' pokémon in ''every'' trio should be shown? {{tt|Isn't this article about the ''masters?''|Hence the name?}} [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 23:52, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
:::::Uh...yeah? That's what that column is for. The images are all of varying quality too. The Bird Trio and Lake Trio are screenshots and the others are official art. The The Regi art is the worst of them all: anime image on a white background. If we use this, just the their menu sprites in there.
{| border=1 width=500px align="center" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;" cellpadding="3px"
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
! Trio
! Master
! Relation
|-
| [[File:144MS.png]][[File:145MS.png]][[File:146MS.png]] [[Legendary Birds]]
| align="center" | [[Image:249.png]] {{p|Lugia}}
| Lugia rises to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]] in ''[[The Power of One]]'', and is the only one who is able to do so.
|-
|}
:::::And if you do this, make sure all three sprites are on the same row...not like how I have it there with Moltres on it's own line. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 11:10, 27 April 2009 (UTC)
::::::You know, Sketch, you might have an idea there. The Master is larger than the pokémon in the trio, which makes it the first thing you see, and the trio pokémon are {{tt|small and almost unnoticeable|which is a good thing, after all this article is about the masters}}. One thing's for sure, it's better than mine. [[wp:Dolphin|Dolphins]][[User:Dolphin2|_are]][[Special:Contributions|_awesome]] (and [[Vulpix (Pokémon)|Vulpix]] are too)! 21:02, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

== What. ==

A quote from the Trivia:
''
"Lugia is the only trio master who did not debut in the same generation as its trio."''

What about Regigigas? It's from Gen. IV and its trio is Gen. III. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 01:23, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
:Has been removed. You know, you are allowed to take out this stuff yourself. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:38, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
::Ehh...Every edit I make someone reverts and tells me not to do it again, I decided to take the safer route here. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 09:10, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

== Arceus the double master ==

Isn't Arceus really the master of all the trios? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 17:00, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

Well, Arceus is the master of two trios but he can boss all the other masters about. [[User:Lunick v sonela|Lunick v sonela]] 17:07, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

== Lugia ==

Was Lugia's relation to the other three birds ever mentioned in any of the games? Or is it just anime exclusive? I don't remember there being any mention of it in the original GSC games, but is there anything about it in the remakes? [[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] 17:59, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
:It's in Mystery Dungeon R/B. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:55, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
::Ah, i see. I haven't played any of those Mystery Dungeon games. But aren't they in an entirely different world then the main games and anime, though? [[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] 21:08, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

== Real History ==

I'm from Portugal and when they distributed Arceus for Diamond, Pearl and Platinum versions the gave me a booklet telling the history. I quote:

''Arceus is regarded as the Pokémon God, the creator of the Pokémon universe''.

''This is a legendary Pokémon, Alpha species and normal type. ''Though, if it have some elemental plates it can be transformed in one of 17 types of Pokémon.'' This is its powerful multi-type ability.''

''The story goes that Arceus was born from an egg in chaos even before the outbreak of the cosmos.''

''Arceus began creating Pokémon to put everything in place. The first thing he did was to create Mew to take account of the universe, this one and Arceus are the Pokémon that accompanied the formation process of the cosmos.''

''Then he had to create Shaymin so that nature arise and to maintain balance. Arceus created Dialga, which in turn gave rise to time, and Palkia, which led to the space. Giratina created to control the death and, if necessary, act as mediator between Dialga and Palkia.''

''After that, it created Jirachi that put the stars on firmament. Once created light, thanks to Jirachi, immediatly Darkrai could be seen in Arceus' shadow. Arceus thought to give a mystic touch to the universe and created Cresselia, the first Pokémon with feelings. This created the moon and, thanks to the feelings, wanted some help and company, so it created the legendary trio formed by Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf and later the Clefairy. This legendary trio was later charged with providing living beings with feelings, like emotion, knowledge and will, basic features that represent each.
'''Welcome to the Pokémon Universe.'''''

That means Arceus created Mew, Shaymin, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Jirachi and Cresselia. Cresselia created Clefairy, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf. Darkrai was created by Arceus' shadow.

For people who knows portuguese:

''Arceus é considerado como o Pokémon Deus, criador do universo Pokémon.''

''Trata-se de um Pokémon lendário, da especie Alpha e de tipo Normal. No entanto, se possuir algumas das elemental plates pode transformar-se num dos 17 tipos de Pokémon. esta é a sua poderosa capacidade multi-tipo.''

''Reza a história de que Arceus nasceu de um ovo imerso no caos ainda antes de eclodir o cosmos.''

''Arceus começou a criar Pokémon para colocar tudo no seu lugar. A primeira coisa que fez foi criar Mew para que tomassse conta do universo, pelo que este último e Arceus são os Pokémon que acompanharam o processo de formação do cosmos.''

''Depois teve de criar Shaymin para que a natureza surgisse e para manter o equilibrio. Arceus criou Dialga, que por sua vez deu origem ao tempo, e Palkia, que deu origem ao espaço. Criou Giratina para que controlasse a morte e, se necessário, agisse como mediador entre Dialga e Palkia.''

''Posteriormente criou Jirachi que colocou as estrelas no firmamento. Uma vez criada a luz, graças a Jirachi, imediatamente foi possível ver Darkrai na sombra de Arceus. Arceus pensou dar ao universo um toque místico pelo que criou Cresselia, o primeiro Pokémon com sentimentos. Este criou a lua e, graças aos seu sentimentos, desejou ter ajuda e companhia, pelo que criou o trio lendário formado por Uxie, Mesprit e Azelf e posteriormente os Clefairy, este trio lendário ficou encarregue de mais tarde dotar os seres vivos de sentimentos, como a emoção, a sabedoria e a vontade, cracterísticas básicas que representam cada um dele.''
'''''Bem-vindo ao universo Pokémon.''''' {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
:Sounds like fanfiction.
:Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:08, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Well, it's not fanfiction because it's real. When I read it for the first time I was confused too, but... it also says how to receive Arceus and it's caracteristics:

Pokédex nr. 493
Specie: Alpha
Type: Normal
Ability: Multi-Type
High: 3,2 m
Weight: 320,0 kg
Level: 100
Experience points: 1.250.000
Object: Baya Magua (Magua Berry) {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
::Could you possibly show us a scan or pics of this pamphlet?
::Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:44, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:::I'm calling unofficial until GameFreak of Japan says something like this. "Giratina was created to control death"? If I'm nto mistaken it was confirmed to be antimatter some time ago. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 20:48, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

How can I Ulpoad pictures to Bulbapedia?

I knew about the control of antimatter but, I'm good in Particule Phisics, if Giratina controls Antimatter it must be made of antimatter and he couldn't come to our world or we to its.

--Sakas 18:26, 13 April 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Ok forget it.

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[[File:First Part.jpg]]

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[[File:Second Part.jpg]]

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[[File:Third Part.jpg]]
:I don't think you understand the nature of our request to see scans/pics. We want to see the part that proves that it is officially endorsed by Nintendo.
:Please sign your posts with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:04, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

Ok! These pics were taken with my DSi and, I don't know why, only three pics are jpeg, others are the symbol of Nintendo, Cover of the booklet and back cover. Thoses pics was, like the others, transfered for facebook and the format is png

I will try to convert them

Sakas 19:49, 14 April 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Ok I get it
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[[File:Back cover.JPG]]
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[[File:Cover.JPG]]
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[[File:Cover 2.JPG]]
:I'm still doubtful of it. It's stated ''in the games'' that the lake guardians were made by Arceus, along with Dialga and Palkia (and Giratina, too, as Cynthia reveals). Nintendo knows their legends. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:52, 22 May 2010 (UTC)

So why did they created that story? It is real! Trust me! I know it seems weird but that's what is written there. I understand your position. You can ask Nintendo. And... where is stated ''in the games'' that they are a creation of Arceus?
Sakas 17:43, 25 May 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe

Cresselia (Pokémon)

2010-05-21T17:23:51Z

SakasFixe:

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=psychic | prevnum=487 | nextnum=489 | prev=Giratina | next=Phione }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Cresselia |
jname=クレセリア |
tmname=Creselia |
size=190px |
image=488Cresselia.png |
art=DP |
pron=<sc>cre-se-leeya</sc> |
ndex=488 |
abrow=254 |
typen=1 |
type1=Psychic |
type2= |
species=Lunar |
height-ftin=4'11" |
height-m=1.5 |
weight-lbs=188.7 |
weight-kg=85.6 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Levitate |
ability2= |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=120 |
evsd=3|
expyield=210 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=254|
color=Yellow |
catchrate=3 |
body= 14|
pokefordex=cresselia |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Cresselia''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''クレセリア''' ''Creselia'') is a {{type2|Psychic}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Cresselia has a blue, swan-like body with a yellow underside, and two magenta tufts that form an arc across her chest. The yellow ornaments on the sides of her head give her head the appearance of a crescent moon. Cresselia also has glowing, pink, ring-like wings on her sides and back with paw like protrusions resting on Cresselia's chest.
====Gender differences====
Cresselia is a female-only species with no male counterpart, but rather a {{p|Darkrai|genderless counterpart}}.

====Special abilities====
Cresselia has the power to dispel the nightmares, including ones induced by {{p|Darkrai}}, and in return induce pleasant dreams. She can also heal psychological scars if the sufferer looks at her. Some fans say Cresselia is the "{{wp|Sandman}}" of the Pokémon world.

Cresselia is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Lunar Dance}}.

===Behavior===
She appears to be gentle, worrying for the ill and giving peace to those tormented by Darkrai. However, as seen in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], she can be quite hostile towards her counterpart, Darkrai.
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], her opposition to {{mdc|Darkrai|2}} becomes clearly evident, with the story showing scenes of Cresselia chasing it.

===Habitat===
Cresselia lives at [[Fullmoon Island]]. It also travels around the [[Pokémon world]], dispelling the terrible nightmares others suffer and chasing Darkrai.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Cresselia anime.jpg|right|thumb|210px|Cresselia in the anime]]
A Cresselia first appeared in a short {{wp|Cameo appearance|cameo}} in the beginning of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

Cresselia made her debut appearance in the anime in ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle]]''. Cresselia normally comes to its shrine on [[Fullmoon Island]] during a certain time of the year when a {{p|Darkrai}} also comes by to cause nightmares. It may also leave its [[Lunar Wing|feathers]], which people find to help stop the nightmares. It the episode, Cresselia helps {{Ash}} and the other residents of [[Canalave City]] get better sleep by stopping Darkrai.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP104|Cresselia|Dawn's Pokédex|Cresselia, the Lunar Pokémon. Shining particles are released from Cresselia's wings like a veil, and it is said to represent the crescent moon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}



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

==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
Cresselia appears on the {{st|Spear Pillar}} stage as one of three Pokémon who appear in the center (the others being Dialga and Palkia). Cresselia acts completely different than the other two in terms of attacks she uses. She'll often shoot {{m|Psycho Cut}}s around the field, and sometimes shoot one large Psycho Cut as if it were a boomerang, hitting anyone that touches it.

====Trophy Information====
''A Lunar Pokémon. Cresselia appears on [[Fullmoon Island]] and, once discovered, flies around different areas of Sinnoh. Its signature [[move]], {{m|Lunar Dance}}, causes Cresselia to faint but recovers all the HP and cures the status conditions of the next Pokémon its Trainer sends out. Cresselia excels at recovery techniques and is unusual in that it appears only in female form.''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Cresselia has made it her mission to foil {{mdc|Darkrai|2}}'s plot of plunging everyone in the world into an endless nightmare. After healing {{p|Azurill}} of its nightmare, she joins the player's team as a guest in [[Dark Crater]]. After defeating Darkrai, Cresselia will offer to officially join the team back at Sharpedo Bluff.
*[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]: Cresselia is the guardian of the {{DL|The King of Almia and the Three Princes|Yellow Gem}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=4
|diamonddex=Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
|pearldex=Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
|platinumdex=On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.
|heartgolddex=Those who sleep holding Cresselia's feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
|soulsilverdex=Those who sleep holding Cresselia's feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=4 |
dprarity=One |
dparea={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Sinnoh]] |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Sinnoh]] |
hgssex=pal|
hgssarea=[[Trade]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Psychic
|md2=[[Sharpedo Bluff]]
|ranger2=[[Hippowdon Temple]] (during mission)
|scramble=[[Silent Forest]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=psychic |
HP= 120 |
Attack= 70 |
Defense=120 |
SpAtk= 75 |
SpDef= 130 |
Speed= 85 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=Psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

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

notes=yes|
levitate=yes|
newground=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|Psychic|Psychic|4|4|Cresselia}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|20|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|38|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|80|90|15|Smart|2|}}
{{mlentry4|47|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|57|Moonlight|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|66|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|75|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|—|90|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|84|Lunar Dance|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|93|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|Psychic}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Psychic|Psychic|4|4|Cresselia}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{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|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|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|[[TM20]]|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|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|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM48]]|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|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|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|Psychic}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|Psychic|Psychic|4a|4|Cresselia}}
{{mtentry4a|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|1|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|Psychic}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=psychic |
ndex=488 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=100 |
iq=H |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Psychic |
assist2=Psychic |
field2=None |
field2power=- |
browser2=It lets loose strange orbs. It attacks by spitting orbs of psychic power. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=488
|name1=Cresselia
|type1-1=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite
|ndex=488
|gen=4
|name=Cresselia
|type=psychic
}}

==Trivia==
* When Cresselia is encountered, the music is the same as an ordinary [[wild Pokémon]], instead of a [[legendary Pokémon]] theme. She shares this trait with {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{p|Latios}}.
* Cresselia can be seen as an [[legendary duo|opposite]] of {{p|Darkrai}}, as Darkrai causes nightmares, where Cresselia prevents them. Also, their islands are shaped and named opposite of each other, and their types are frequently known as opposites.
** Furthermore, in the TCG, one of the attacks on [[Darkrai (Great Encounters 3)|Darkrai 3/106 of Great Encounters]], Darkness Pursuit, has a base damage of 100 if Cresselia is the opposing Pokémon. Otherwise, it deals 50 damage.
* Cresselia is one of three legendary Pokémon that has a definite gender, the other two being {{P|Latias}} (a female-only species) and {{P|Latios}} (a male-only species).
** All three of the legendary Pokémon with definite genders appeared roaming around their region they debuted in.
* [[Tower Tycoon Palmer]], [[Cheryl]], and [[Buck]] all own a Cresselia; they use these at the {{si|Battle Tower}}.
* Cresselia is the last Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order as of [[Generation IV]] with a definite type of {{type2|Psychic}}, due to {{p|Arceus}}'s ability, {{a|Multitype}}.
* Cresselia's three main colors (pink, yellow and blue) are the same as the main colors of the [[Lake guardians]].
* Cresselia is the second Pokémon with information about it relating it to an aurora, the first being {{p|Deoxys}}.
** In Deoxys's case, it can project aurora-like light patterns, as shown in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', while in Cresselia's case, it can release aurora-like particles from its tail, and can learn {{m|Aurora Beam}}.
* Cresselia is one of two non-water types that can learn Aurora Beam; with the other being {{p|Delibird}}.
** Cresselia also learns {{m|Psychic}} in the highest level of any Pokémon (93).
* Cresselia also created the [[Lake Guardians]].
===Origin===
Cresselia body general body shape seems based after a {{wp|swan}}. Her head is covered in crescent moon shapes and she wears many {{wp|aurora|aurora-colored}} {{wp|planetary ring}}s. These rings resemble {{wp|Rings of Saturn|Saturn's rings}}.
Cresselia shares characteristics with {{wp|Sarimanok}}, a mythical being who is usually depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail. Sarimanok's head is profusely decorated and is said to be a symbol of good fortune. It also may be based on the {{wp|Alkonost}}, a female headed bird god who usually departs to society to warn it.

====Name origin====
Her name is derived from {{wp|Lunar phase|crescent}}, referring to a {{wp|phase of the moon}}. The ''selia'' in her name may be derived from {{wp|Selene}}, the Greek goddess of the Moon.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: ''Cresselia''
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: ''Cresselia''
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 크레세리아 ''Cresceria''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]]: 克雷色利亞 ''Kèléisèlìyà''


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