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Fake Pokémon

2012-07-28T01:02:33Z

Santa216:

A '''fake Pokémon''' is any non-official {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. There are several ways in which one can be created and enter mainstream knowledge.

==Assumptions of real Pokémon==
Sometimes before the release of a new [[generation]] of [[Pokémon games]], a silhouette of a new Pokémon will be released in [[Pokémon Wonderland]], with the picture shown the following month. In that timeframe, sometimes fans will guess what the Pokémon will look like and draw up their assumptions. Others interpret these assumptions as the actual Pokémon.

In other instances, a false name or evolution of a Pokémon may be invented by a fan before any official release. Other fans, again, interpret these assumptions as fact.

Some assumed Pokémon include:
* {{DL|Marill (Pokémon)|Trivia|Pikablu}}, the assumed name of {{p|Marill}}
* Assumed [[evolution]]s of types like {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Poison}}, {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Ghost}} for {{p|Eevee}}
* Mewthree, the assumed successor of {{p|Mewtwo}}
* Nidogod, the assumed evolution of {{p|Nidoking}}
* Nidogodess, the assumed evolution of {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* Enpandought, the assumed evolution of {{p|Teddiursa}} with a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}
[[File:Shellbro.png|thumb|right|A fake sprite for Shellbro]]
* {{p|Regigigas}}'s Sky Forme, a forme that was assumed to belong to either Regigigas or {{p|Shaymin}} before its official unveiling. This assumption may derive from the fact that both Regigigas and Shaymin were scheduled to appear in the eleventh movie.
* Porygon3, even after {{p|Porygon-Z}} was revealed, has been assumed to be a more defensive (and less erratic) branched evolution of Porygon2, due to the Dubious Disc's dubious origin and Porygon-Z's decreased defenses.

* Shellbro, the assumed evolution of {{p|Shellder}} (usage of a {{DL|Valuable item|SlowpokeTail}})
* Kangaschan or Kanga, the assumed name of {{p|Kangaskhan}}'s baby

Fake items, with accompanying "methods of obtaining", were invented to evolve regular Pokémon into fake Pokémon. For example, a "Mist Stone" was fabled to evolve every single Pokémon.

===Mewthree===
[[File:Mewthree.png|thumb|right|Mewthree in Pokémon ChaosBlack]]
A common example of a well-known fake Pokémon is Mewthree. It appears commonly in fake [[cheating|cheats]] and [[fan fiction]].

Rumors of Mewthree's existence within the [[Pokémon games]] have circulated since the [[Generation I|first generation]]. Many fake methods were created, that were often impossible to perform or resulted in the player deleting their save file. These stories have led to a number of [[hack games]] focusing on this unofficial Pokémon. The most notable of these is {{DL|Hack games|Pokémon Chaos Black}}, in which Mewthree can [[Evolution|evolve]] into another fake Pokémon, Mewthree X.

Mewthree was also one of the names given to the silhouette of {{p|Lucario}} early after its release on many internet forums because it appeared strikingly similar to Mewtwo.

Although it was a fake pokémon, it was given an official mention in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', where the scientists responsible for creating {{an|Mewtwo}}, commenting on the success of its creation, decided to start making Mewthree. However, the plans never got beyond this due to Mewtwo's destruction of the lab on [[New Island]].

===Previously false assumptions===
Sometimes fake Pokémon, though based on false assumptions at the time, coincidentally have real Pokémon appear in their place.

* Several versions of an assumed {{type|Grass}} evolution for {{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Leafeon}}
* Several versions of an assumed {{type|Ice}} evolution for {{p|Eevee}} → {{p|Glaceon}}
* Porygon3, the assumed evolution of {{p|Porygon2}} → {{p|Porygon-Z}}
* Shibosai, the assumed evolution of {{p|Rhydon}} → {{p|Rhyperior}}
* Magster, the assumed evolution of {{p|Magmar}} → {{p|Magmortar}}

==April Fools Pokémon==
Often for April Fools pranks, Pokémon websites will create fake Pokémon and attempt to pass them off as recently revealed new Pokémon. These often include some of the commonly assumed fake Pokémon.

Some April Fools Pokémon include:
* [[April Fools' Day 2005|Korechu]], supposedly created for a [[Nintendo DS|DS]] version of [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]
** It coincidentally looks strikingly similar to {{p|Shinx}}.
* Cell-phone {{p|Rotom}}, a supposed new Rotom form created by [[WTPT - Pokémon Radio]]
* {{smw|Yoshi}}, from an issue of {{wp|Expert Gamer}}
* [[April Fools' Day 2005|Chance]], a supposed pre-evolved form of {{p|Chansey}}
** Due to being a supposed pre-evolved form of Chansey, it looks similar to {{p|Happiny}}.

===Other prank Pokémon===
[[File:Shaymin Sky.png|frame|right|A fake sprite for the Sky Forme.]]
With the leak of {{p|Shaymin}}'s [[form differences#Shaymin|Sky Forme]] in name, but without images to back the claim up, PurpleKecleon, a well-known Pokémon artist, created a fake version of this alternate form.

Needless to say, many in the fandom jumped to conclusions about its veracity<ref>[http://eevee.livejournal.com/289857.html fuzzy notepad - Sky Forme Shaymin is fake]</ref>, as the trademark on the terms "Land Forme" and "Sky Forme" had already been verified, while there was heavy evidence that Shaymin would be getting an alternate form. Thus, it became easily the most well-timed prank in the Pokémon fandom.

PurpleKecleon, however, announced the next day in her [[wp:DeviantArt|deviantART]] journal that she had created the fake Sky Forme Shaymin. The real one was leaked some time later in artwork on drink cups from [[Pokémon Festa]].

==Fanmade Pokémon==
It is not unusual for fans to create their own fake Pokémon for pure amusement, often creating new [[type]]s (such as Light) and [[move]]s as well. These are usually openly displayed, usually on fanart websites or in [[hack games]], and known about as being fake. Sometimes, however, one may be assumed to be a real Pokémon by another fan, depending upon the skill of the artist and the gullibility of the fan.

==In the anime==
[[File:Venustoise.png|thumb|right|150px|Venustoise]]
[[File:Magquaza.png|thumb|left|150px|Mismagius and Rayquaza fusion]]
In ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', a {{p|Gastly}}, who had the ability to create illusions that were tangible enough to attack people, created a crossbreed of a {{p|Blastoise}} and a {{p|Venusaur}}, calling it a "Venustoise". The Gastly also created a ball of twine, along with a mousetrap, mongoose, and fire extinguisher.

In ''[[DP043|Malice in Wonderland!]]'', a real {{p|Mismagius}} merged with a dream-made {{p|Rayquaza}}, giving Rayquaza the color palette and some features of Mismagius. It then attacked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.

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==See also==
* [[PokéGods]]
* [[Prototype Pokémon and characters]]

==External links==
Several fansites have arose with a focus on fan-made Pokémon.
* [http://pokefactory.pokemology.com The Pokémon Factory]
* [http://www.pokesprite.4t.com Pokesprite]
* [http://hiatudex.wikia.com/wiki/Hiatu_Wiki HiatuWiki]

==References==
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Villainous team

2011-04-23T17:02:05Z

Santa216:

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'''Villainous teams''' (English: Team ~; Japanese: -団 ''-dan'') are {{wp|Organized crime|criminal organizations}} which form the core of the storyline of [[Pokémon games]]. There are eleven as of [[Generation V]]: [[Team Rocket]], found in [[Generation I]], [[Generation II]] and the remakes of both generations; [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], found in the [[Generation III]] main games, [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]], found in the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games; [[Team Galactic]], found in the [[Generation IV]] main games; the [[Go-Rock Squad]], of {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}; Teams [[Team Dim Sun|Dim Sun]] and [[Team Debonairs|Debonairs]], of {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}; the [[Pokémon Pinchers]] of {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}; and finally [[Team Plasma]] of the [[Unova]] Region. Whatever their goals are in their respective games, the one thing they all have in common is that they achieve their results through the misuse of Pokémon (sans Team Plasma, who treat Pokémon as their friends).

==Comparisons==
Whereas [[Team Rocket]] has vague goals and is {{wp|Mafia}}-like (or perhaps {{wp|Yakuza}}-like, considering the Japanese background), Team Aqua and Team Magma have clear goals and are {{wp|cult}}-like, fanatically believing that achieving their goals will bring about the best interests of the people of the world. Cipher and Team Snagem work together to steal Pokémon from others and create [[Shadow Pokémon]] from them, while the leader of Team Galactic wishes to recreate the universe in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} and/or {{p|Palkia}}. The Go-Rock Squad plan to take over the Pokémon Rangers by capturing powerful Pokémon, making them cause disasters, then commanding the Pokémon to stop by using Stylers so they will be regarded as heroes. [[Team Dim Sun]] plans on using Pokémon to make energy for Altru Inc. and Almia. Each has an iconic leader - [[Giovanni]] (later missing), [[Archie]], [[Maxie]], [[Evice]] and [[Greevil]], [[Gonzap]], [[Cyrus]], [[Gordor]], and [[Blake Hall]] respectively.

Team Rocket had extensive presence in [[Generation I]], known activities include running the [[Celadon Game Corner]], invading [[Silph Co.]], and murdering at least one Pokémon. Even in the {{pkmn|anime}}, where law enforcement officers are clearly present, Team Rocket's activities continue unhindered, as if they were above the law. 

In contrast, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]'s activities are at extremes: simple theft: stealing [[Peeko|a Pokémon]], a meteorite, and one [[Submarine Explorer 1|submarine]]; and causing catastrophes: halting the activity of [[Mt. Chimney|a volcano]] and causing droughts and heavy rains by awakening {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, while [[Cipher]] steals countless Pokémon and closes their hearts artificially to make them into fighting machines.

Similarly to Team Rocket, [[Team Galactic]] appears to run the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]. However, unlike the other teams, Team Galactic has several facilities. A warehouse and [[Team Galactic HQ|the headquarters]] are both in [[Veilstone City]], and [[Galactic Eterna Building|another building]] is located in [[Eterna City]]. Team Galactic is far more successful than the other teams in accomplishing their goals, as they have captured {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, created the [[Red Chain]], and temporarily capture {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} until the player character and the [[lake guardians]] (or, in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{p|Giratina}}) foils them.

The above refers to the games; however, there is a darker interpretation of the teams in the manga [[Pokémon Adventures]].

==Trademark characteristics==
===[[Team Rocket]]===
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket Grunt.png|thumb|left|Team Rocket grunts]]
Team Rocket members wear black costumes and have a red "R" as their crest. Many variations of the costume have been seen. Their leader is [[Giovanni]].
====In the games====
In [[Generation I]], Team Rocket often worked to gain money, through methods such as burglary and selling fossils. Their plans culminated in a hostile takeover of the Silph Corporation building in Saffron City. The gang based their operations in the hidden basement of Celadon's Game Corner.

Initially, [[Giovanni]] was the leader of the [[Viridian Gym]]. After being defeated by {{ga|Red}}, he resigned his position and disappeared to train. Team Rocket was disbanded at this time, but isolated groups still operated in the Sevii Islands until they were made aware of Giovanni's departure.

For three years, Team Rocket appeared to be gone completely. However, an underground movement, led by executives from the Sevii Islands, developed in the Johto region. As usual, it began with crimes committed to earn money (such as cutting off Slowpoke tails and selling them at outrageous prices).

As the Johto Team Rocket grew in size, scientists within the group studied radio waves and how they might be used to control Pokémon. From a former ninja base in Mahogany Town, their experiments affected the Magikarp at the Lake of Rage, causing the Pokémon to evolve unnaturally. Although the experiment was stopped by Lance, Team Rocket soon took over the Goldenrod Radio Tower, intending to use its transmitter to affect Pokémon nationwide.

Before putting their plan into action, however, Team Rocket used the tower to instead attempt to contact Giovanni, hoping he would hear their message and come back to lead. This gave {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} enough time to infiltrate the besieged Goldenrod and defeat Team Rocket's executives, who again disbanded the group. Meanwhile, a time traveling Ethan/Lyra from the future fights Giovanni while the other watches the fight. He then vanishes after the fight and Ethan and Lyra return to their time.

====In the anime====
Team Rocket has appeared in almost every episode since [[EP002|the second]], usually as the bumbling trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, though at times [[Giovanni]] as well as other members, such as [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]], will appear.

====In the manga====

=====Pokémon Adventures=====

Team Rocket first appear in Pokémon Adventures when {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} are pursuing {{p|Mew}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. They are led by {{adv|Giovanni}}, who is portrayed in a much more sinister light than in the anime or games, as with Team Rocket on a whole.
Contrary to the games and anime, who generally depict [[Gym Leader]]s as valiant, with a few exceptions, in the Red Arc, the three most prominent members of Team Rocket, collectively referred to as the [[Team Rocket Triad]], are [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Lt. Surge]]. Like the other villainous trios, two members of the Team Rocket Triad (Sabrina and Lt. Surge) are true to their original calling (though as opposed to the other villainous trios, for them it is being Gym Leaders, not being members of their Team), while one goes his own way, that being Koga.
For a short time, [[Blaine]] too works for Team Rocket, making 5 out of the 8 [[Gym Leader#Indigo League|Kanto Leaders]] Rocket affiliated at some point in their life.

As in the games, Giovanni later disbands Team Rocket and shuns the Team Rocket Triad, and the four of them go their separate ways. Team Rocket make a brief comeback aboard the S.S. Aqua, but they are on the whole unsuccessful. Later, however, [[Pryce]], under the guise of the [[Masked Man]], reforms Team Rocket for his own uses. At this point his most prominent members are [[Carl]], [[Sham]], [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. Pryce plans to use Team Rocket to gain control of {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and eventually {{p|Celebi}}, and through that control time in order to save his {{p|Lapras}}'s parents. After {{adv|Gold}} convinces him to cease his villainous ways, he too disbands Team Rocket, and they are not seen again in the manga.

In the Fire Red Arc, Giovanni once again reforms Team Rocket, the most notable members now being the three Beasts of Team Rocket. The main aim for Team Rocket is to reunite Giovanni with his son, {{adv|Silver}} through use of {{p|Deoxys}}. Like the other villainous trios, two of the Beasts remain true to their original calling (as Rockets), those being Orm and Sird, while the other, Carr, goes his own way. In this arc, Silver is intended to inherit Team Rocket, but he instead shuns it. It is unclear what Team Rocket's fate are at the end of this arc, but with the members in disarray, it is most likely that it dissolved.

===[[Team Aqua]]===
[[Image:Team_Aqua_Grunts.png|thumb|left|Aqua Grunts]]
They wear blue costumes that look like {{wp|pirate}} outfits. They have an skull-and-bones-like "A" as their crest. Their leader is [[Archie]]. Team Aqua tries to expand the ocean and awaken {{p|Kyogre}}.
====In the games====
Team Aqua are the antagonists of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire]] and {{v2|Emerald}}, but they are heroes in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]].

====In the anime====
====In the manga====

=====Pokémon Adventures=====

Team Aqua is lead by [[Archie]].
Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Kyogre}} and increase the sea in the Hoenn region.
There are three Executives, known as the SSS of Team Aqua, which can be considered a parallel not only to the Three Fires of Team Magma, but the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one member of the SSS of Team Aqua went his own way, but rather than leaving Team Aqua, it was rejoining after being kicked out.
Team Aqua and Team Magma are presented more individually in Adventures than in any other medium. Team Aqua seem to have more influence, with Archie holding the position of News Director, but they don't seem to be as well equipped, as shown by the fact that they had no idea what the Orbs were until Amber spied on Team Magma.

===[[Team Magma]]===
[[Image:Team_Magma_Grunts.png|thumb|left|Magma Grunts]]
They wear red jumpsuit outfits, which have been variously interpreted to look like {{wp|Ninja}} costumes or similar to an imp. They have a stylized "M", appearing like a volcano, as their team's signature crest. Their leader is [[Maxie]]. Team Magma attempts to wake {{p|Groudon}} and expand the land area of the world.

====In the games====
Team Magma are the antagonists in Ruby and Emerald, and are heroes in Sapphire.

====In the anime====
====In the manga====

=====Pokémon Adventures=====

Team Magma is lead by [[Maxie]].
Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Groudon}} and increase the landmass in the Hoenn region.
There are three Executives, known as the Three Fires of Team Magma, which can be considered a parallel not only to the SSS of Team Aqua, but the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one of the Three Fires of Team Magma goes her own way, in this example, it is Marge, who decides to help {{adv|Ruby}} stop {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} rather than further the cause of Groudon, as the Team's principal aim is. The Three Fires of Team Magma are more distinct from each other than the SSS of Team Aqua, because they all have an individual way of using fire. Marge's is the most straight forward, she simply aims to burn things, Mitch uses smoke to hide his movements and Mack uses heat to cause his victims to hallucinate, oddly, he seems to be able to control these hallucinations.
Team Magma and Team Aqua are presented as more individual than they are in any other medium. Team Magma is presented as better equipped in the field of capturing a Legendary Pokémon and using its powers for their own end, as shown by their knowledge and obtainment of the two Orbs, however, they are not as influential, and Archie is able to convince most of Hoenn that Team Magma are the only villains.

===[[Cipher]]===
====In the games====
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} this group aims to turn every Pokémon in the world into [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Their leader in Colosseum was [[Mayor Es Cade|Evice]] and their leader in XD: Gale of Darkness was [[Greevil]].

====In the anime====
Due to the [[Orre]] region not appearing at all in the anime, everything associated with it does not appear as well. Due to the connection between [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s [[Dark Ball]]s, it would not be surprising if this team were based on him.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Snagem]]===
====In the games====
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the [[Snag Machine]]. In both games, their leader was [[Gonzap]].
====In the anime====
As above, the Orre region has not appeared in the television series, therefore Team Snagem has not appeared either.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Galactic]]===
[[File:Team Galactic Grunts DPPt.png|thumb|left|Team Galactic grunts]]
Galactic Grunts wear black and white jumpsuits that vaguely resemble spacesuits and wear their hair in teal bowl cuts. Their leader is [[Cyrus]], who wishes to create a new universe by awakening {{p|Dialga}} or[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|*]]/and[[Pokémon Platinum Version|*]] {{p|Palkia}}. Their team's crest is a stylized letter "G" (Possibly to make it resemble a spiral galaxy). Whereas the other teams usually have large logos on their uniforms, Team Galactic's logos are small, being barely visible on their battle sprites.
====In the games====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, this team's leader (named [[Cyrus]]) wishes to recreate the {{pkmn|universe}} in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, the leader is still Cyrus, but this time, he tries to summon both Dialga and Palkia to create a world without spirit.

====In the anime====
[[Saturn]], along with two grunts, appeared in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', though it was just a brief cameo at the end of the episode. Here, they commissioned Team Rocket to steal the Adamant Orb and frame [[Nando]] for the crime. At the end, they commented that they did a lousy job at it. This was not revealed until their next appearance, ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''. Saturn tries to locate the {{p|Unown}} and control them using a cube with an {{p|Arceus}} pattern. [[Cyrus]], [[Mars]], and [[Jupiter]] later appeared in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'' with Saturn.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Plasma]]===
[[file:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts]]
Team Plasma is the Villainous team of the Unova region. The grunts wear a costume that resembles a {{wp|knight}}'s armor, while the [[Seven Sages]] wear robes. Their objective is to separate [[human]]ity from Pokémon. Their leader is [[N]]. Their crest is the letters P and Z combined together, looking like the {{wp|Chi Rho}}.
====In the games====
Team Plasma appears in various locations.

====In the anime====

===[[Go-Rock Squad]]===
[[File:Go Rock Squad grunts.png|right|frame|Go-Rock Grunts]]
====In the games====
In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, this team attempts to capture the [[legendary beasts]] with their own version of the [[Capture Styler]].

====In the anime====

====In the manga====
In Pokémon Ranger: the Comic, the [[Go-Rock Quads]] capture {{p|Deoxys}} and use it against the Rangers [[Lunick]] and [[Solana]]. They controlled Deoxys by the use of their instruments. The Go-Rock Squad could also change Deoxys's formes with them.

===[[Team Meanies]]===
====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], they are the enemy team. They harass the player and their partner many times, including stealing their personal rescue missions and attacking them. Eventually, the player has to rescue one of the members, and the leader of the team asks for help.

====In the anime====
Team Meanies appeared in the Mystery Dungeon anime short, ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. Like in the games, they are the enemy team to [[Team Go-Getters]].

===[[Team Skull]]===
====In the games====
They are a team of Pokémon in the second pair of Mystery Dungeon games. It is made up of {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Koffing}}, and {{P|Zubat}}. They frequently harass the player's team, until [[Brine Cave]], where Skuntank is injured. The two teams finally make up, and Team Skull is never seen again.

====In the anime====
They also appeared in the anime. They have a minor role.

===[[Team Dim Sun]]===
====In the games====
[[Image:Dim Sun Grunts.png|thumb|right|200px|Team Dim Sun minions]]
In {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, this team attempts to control all Pokémon in [[Almia]] Region. Their head [[Blake Hall]]'s goal, is to force all the Pokémon in [[Almia]] to produce limitless energy for his company, the Altru Inc.

====In the anime====
They have not appeared in the anime.
====In the manga====

===[[Phobos Battalion]]===
====In the games====
Phobos Battalion are the enemies in {{g|Trozei!}}. Their goal is to steal Pokémon to use their energy and power up a secret weapon called Phobosphere. Their leader is Baron Phobos.

====In the anime====

====In the manga====

===[[Pokémon Pinchers]]===
====In the games====
The Pokémon Pinchers are a villainous team based in the [[Oblivia]] region, appearing in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}. Their leaders are the [[Societea]], four people who wish to extend their lives with the Golden Armor and rule the world.

====In the anime====

====In the manga====

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Player character

2011-04-16T12:05:03Z

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[[Image:RedStart.png|frame|{{ga|Red}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon journey]], unfolding]]
A '''player character''' in the world of [[Pokémon]] is the '''protagonist''' of the {{pkmn|games}}. Remarkably silent, player characters are the avatar of the player; it is left up to the latter to "fill in" what they imagine the character is feeling, thinking and acting, thus immersing the player within the world of the game.

==Philosophy==
The player character is a critical part of the Pokémon games' core. Set in an approximate background, player characters are effectively the players themselves, giving the latter the opportunity to add in their details, color the journey with their views and personality and co-exist with other players. Concurrently, they are the hero of the said myth, the one person to take part on the main events of each game. This twofold nature of the player character gives players the opportunity to choose from several alternatives and distinguish themselves from one another, while at the same time the adventure of the protagonist of the game unfolds, with the several details not being set or standard. Ultimately, the events of the game progress with the player assuming the protagonist's role, while all at once finding themselves in the world of the game as a unique entity.

==Main series==
===Gameplay===
[[File:PlayerCharactersGrouped.png|thumb|255px|The player characters of the main series games]]

In the mainstream games, the player characters are [[Pokémon Trainer]]s beginning their [[Pokémon journey]]. They start their journey in their [[hometown]] by getting a [[starter Pokémon]], a Pokémon that appears very early in their native [[region]]'s [[Regional Pokédex|Pokédex]], and is of the {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type2|Water}}. The region's native [[Pokémon professor]] will always give them this, as well as a Pokédex. Starting in {{game|Crystal}}, players can also choose their character's gender. Usually, they have [[rival]]s who begin their journey at about the same time. Players take part in several events, and meet a great number of Pokémon and people during their adventure. A common target is to conquer a [[Pokémon League]]'s eight [[Gym Leader]]s and [[Elite Four]], and become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. Several additional sidequests occur during and after each game's main plot.

Aside from the standard that many of the games' player characters take in their journey, there are also several other ways in which other player characters complete their journey, such as [[Wes]] and [[Michael]] who are called to defeat [[Cipher]] and free all of their [[snagged Pokémon]] from their [[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow state]].

To date, only one player character has reappeared from an older generation in a role other than that of the player. In [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}}, when {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} travels to [[Mt. Silver]] and reaches the deepest point of the cave, {{ga|Red}} is found, utterly silent as he was under the player's control. At the time of these games' respective releases, [[Red's Pikachu]] was the highest-leveled Pokémon owned by an in-game Trainer ({{ga|Barry}}'s fully evolved starter Pokémon temporarily surpassed the standard set in Gold and Silver until the release of their remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver).

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|- align=center
| style="border: 0px solid #{{red color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:FRLG Red.png]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:HGSS Ethan.png]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:E Brendan.png]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{diamond color dark}}; background: #{{diamond color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Pt Lucas.png]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:BW Hilbert.png]]

|- align=center style="font-size: 90%"
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Ethan (game)|Ethan}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Lucas (game)|Lucas}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Hilbert (game)|Hilbert}}
|}<br>
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 4px solid #BABACC; background:#F3F3FF"

|- align=center style="font-size: 95%; font-weight: bold"
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytl|15px}}" | {{color2|{{firered color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FR}}{{color2|{{leafgreen color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LG}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|{{heartgold color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HG}}{{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SS}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|R}}{{color2|{{sapphire color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|S}}{{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|{{diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|D}}{{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|P}}{{color2|{{platinum color dark}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundytr|15px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|B}}{{color2|{{white color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|W}}

|- align=center
| style="border: 0px solid #{{green color dark}}; background: #{{green color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:FRLG Leaf.png]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{crystal color dark}}; background: #{{crystal color light}}; width:40px; height:90px"|
[[File:C Kris.png]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{soulsilver color dark}}; background: #{{soulsilver color light}}; width:40px; height:90px"|
[[File:HGSS Lyra alt.png]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{sapphire color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:E May.png]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background: #{{pearl color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:Pt Dawn.png]]
| style="border: 0px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:84px; height:90px"|
[[File:BW Hilda.png]]

|- align=center style="font-size: 90%"
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybl|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Leaf (game)|Leaf}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Kris (game)|Kris}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Lyra (game)|Lyra}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6;" | {{color2|000|Dawn (game)|Dawn}}
| style="background:#D1D1E6; {{roundybr|15px}}" | {{color2|000|Hilda (game)|Hilda}}
|}

{{-}}
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Region}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Orre}}
|-
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#{{colo color}}" | {{color2|{{colo color dark}}|Pokémon Colosseum|Colo}}
! style="background:#{{xd color}}" | {{color2|{{xd color dark}}|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Wes}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Michael}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Artwork}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Colosseum Wes 3D.png|60px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |[[File:Michael.jpg|140px]]
|}
{{-}}

==Spin-off games==
===Gameplay===
* In the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} series, [[Solana]], [[Lunick]], [[Kellyn]], {{ra|Kate}}, {{ra|Ben}} and {{ra|Summer}} are not Pokémon Trainers, but instead {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s. They use the Pokémon they have captured with the [[Capture Styler]] to help them along the way. They also have [[partner Pokémon]] that follow them wherever they go.
* In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Mystery Dungeon series]], players play as actual Pokémon for the first time. Unlike most other Pokémon games, the player actually talks, but is given pre-generated phrases to say to questions.
* In the Card GB series, [[Mark]] and [[Mint]] do not use actual Pokémon themselves, but cards instead.
* Three unnamed player characters appear in [[Pokémon Stadium series]]. Japanese-only {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}} featured one male character, whose design was likely based on {{ga|Red}}. However, for {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|the sequel}} a brand new male character was created. This player was also in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], where he was given a female counterpart. She appears when a player uses a {{game|Crystal}} Game Pak with the girl chosen in the saved game. Like the main series player characters, these three remain silent throughout the games.
* In {{g|Snap}}, [[Todd Snap]] must strive for something different from Trainers. He must capture all the Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]] — on film.
* In [[Pokémon Trozei!]], the main protagonist is [[Lucy Fleetfoot]]. All the player has to do is tap the stage and Lucy accesses it. The player then plays the stage.

===Characters===
====Card GB series====
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|TCG}}
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!|TCG 2}}
|- align="center"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#bebed1" | Male
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Mark}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | Sprite
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | [[File:TCG1_Mark.png]]
|- align="center"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Female}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#fff" | No female<br>player character
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Mint}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | Sprite
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Mint 2.jpg]]
|}
{{-}}

====Stadium series====
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium (Japan)}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1;" | Male
! style="background:#bebed1;" | Image
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:SJP Player Boy.png]]
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff;" |[[File:S S2 Player Boy.png]]
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Female
! style="background:#bebed1;" | Image
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | No female<br>player character
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |[[File:S2 Player Girl.png]]
|}
{{-}}

====Ranger series====
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Region}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Fiore}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Almia}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Oblivia}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#{{ranger color}}" | {{color2|{{ranger color dark}}|Pokémon Ranger (game)|Ranger}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{SoA color}}" | {{color2|{{SoA color dark}}|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|Shadows of Almia}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{GS color}}" | {{color2|{{GS color dark}}|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs}}
|- align="center"
! rowspan="3" style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Male}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Lunick}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Kellyn}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Ben (Ranger)|Ben}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Front}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Ra Lunick f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn st f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn ra f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn top f.png]]
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | [[File:Gs Ben f.png]]
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Back}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Ra Lunick b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn st b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn ra b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn top b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Gs Ben b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Gs Ben b w.png]]
|- align="center"
! rowspan="3" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Female}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Solana}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Kate (Ranger)|Kate}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Summer (Ranger)|Summer}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Front}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Ra Solana f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate st f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate ra f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate top f.png]]
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | [[File:Gs Summer f.png]]
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Back}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Ra Solana b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate st b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate ra b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate top b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Gs Summer b.png]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Gs Summer b w.png]]
|}
{{-}}

====Mystery Dungeon series====
:''See: [[Starter Pokémon#Pokémon World|Starter Pokémon]]''

====Other games====

{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Snap|Snap}}
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trozei!|Trozei}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Todd Snap|Todd}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Lucy Fleetfoot|Lucy}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Image}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Toddsnap.png|140px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |[[File:LucyFleetfoot.gif|140px]]
|}
{{-}}

==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, five of the player characters have been given major roles, three of them in the main anime series. {{Ash}} and [[Ritchie]] represent {{ga|Red}} (their game counterpart), being based on him in appearance as well as basic history. At the beginning of {{series2|Advanced Generation}}, {{an|May}} was introduced in order to better represent [[Generation III]], as both [[Misty]] and [[Brock]] are characters native to [[Generation I]]. Likewise, at the beginning of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{an|Dawn}} joined Ash.

{{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}} appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' special, taking a similar role to Ash and his companions, fighting [[Team Rocket]] members to protect [[legendary Pokémon]]. While the protagonists of [[Generation II]] were not represented in Ash's party, these two filled the roles as the anime counterparts to {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}}.

{{an|Lyra}} appears in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', and joins the group for a brief time.

Ash and his friends have also encountered several player characters from the side games. [[Todd Snap]] was the first, and a special case, as he originated in the anime before appearing in Pokémon Snap. He joins the group for a few episodes at two points in the anime: once during the [[Pokémon: Indigo League|Indigo League]] and once during [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions|Johto League Champions]]. The others, [[Solana]], [[Kellyn]] and {{ra|Ben}} are all [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|Pokémon Rangers]] that Ash and friends assisted in rescuing and protecting Pokémon.

So far, {{ga|Brendan}} has only made a few select cameo appearances at the begin of some of the [[Pokémon movie|movies]], while {{ga|Lucas}} made a cameo at the beginning of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' battling {{ga|Brendan}}. {{ga|Ethan}} also appears with a second counterpart at the beginning of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

Neither of the Generation V player characters have yet been seen in the anime.

==In the manga==
Most of the characters in Pokémon {{pkmn|manga}} are based on player and rival characters from the main series, with {{adv|Red}} being based on his game counterpart. This is also the case for his two fellow Kanto [[Pokédex Holder]]s, and the same applies for nearly all other main characters in the series; {{adv|Gold}}, for example, is based on the then-unnamed player character Ethan. However, because the [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow version]], the fourth installment to the first generation, gave no additional protagonists, {{adv|Yellow}} was created, revealed to have been the girl Red rescued in the [[Viridian Forest]] before his battle with [[Giovanni]]. {{adv|Emerald}} is another cognate case, as in the entirety of [[Generation III]], only two player characters were given. [[Wally]], the closest thing to a third main character, was dropped in favor of this new character designed entirely from scratch. As of the [[Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)|DP]] and [[Platinum chapter (Adventures)|Platinum chapters]], only the first ten main characters have met each other, as none of the Sinnoh Dex Holders have ventured out of their region.

Additionally, though {{ga|Lyra}} is almost universally accepted as a different character from {{ga|Kris}}, rather than a redesign like Ethan, {{Adv|Crystal}} has appeared wearing her clothes to serve as a counterpart, rather than introducing a second [[Johto]] female protagonist for the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}.

==Trivia==
* Most of the male characters that {{Ash}}, the main character from the [[Pokémon anime]], has encountered have been from side games, like {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. [[Ethan (game)|Only one counterpart of a male player character]] has met Ash, in the thirteenth movie.
*{{ga|Red}}'s dialogue during his appearance as a {{tt|NPC|Non-player character}} in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and their {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|remakes}}, reflects to the games' player characters' status as silent protagonists.
*{{ga|Leaf}} is the only player character from the [[main series]], to not have been adapted in the anime through a cameo appearance or a counterpart.
*The list of default names per gender generally repeats{{tt|*|starting in Pokémon Crystal}} from game to game. Exceptions to this are character-specific names, which are names unique to a character, usually references to the title or aspects of the game.
* Until [[Generation V]], the given Japanese names of the male player characters in the main series games (as NPCs) all end in ''ki'' ('''キ'''). This excludes Red's appearance in Generations II and IV, as he is not a player character during the games when he is an NPC. Inclusively, Lunick's Japanese name also ends in ''ki''.

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