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Eviolite

2026-04-18T00:32:10Z

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The '''Eviolite''' (Japanese: '''しんかのきせき''' ''Evolution Stone'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It boosts the {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} of a Pokémon that holds it if the holder is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
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{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}2,000}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|{{pdollar}}50,000|{{pdollar}}12,500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|{{Pdollar}}4,980|{{PDollar}}750}}
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===Effect===
If held by a Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]], its {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} are raised by 50%.

The Eviolite only affects Pokémon if their [[form]] and species has a non-zero value in their "personal data", (internal data that determines the basic traits of any given Pokémon), for an Evolution method, regardless of whether that Evolution method is legitimately accessible.

While this functions as expected for most species/forms, there are some notable unusual cases such as instances where an Evolution method "exists" but is inaccessible, as well as some hardcoded exclusions:
* If only the [[regional form]] of a species can evolve, only the regional form is affected by the Eviolite.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1829649548261892393</ref>
* {{p|Meltan}} is not affected by the Eviolite, because it cannot evolve in the [[core series]] games, only being able to evolve in {{g|GO}}.
* It does not affect [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], or Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}, as those specific forms have no Evolution method coded, even though the base species is capable of evolving.
* It does not affect {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}}, or {{p|Eevee}} while they have the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}, as they are hardcoded not to evolve unless the Gigantamax Factor is removed via [[Max Soup]], as well as being hardcoded to not receive the Eviolite boost if they have the Gigantamax Factor.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1829649232938287493</ref>
* It does affect [[male]] {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Salandit}}, despite only female Combee and Salandit being capable of Evolution, as they are the same species and form as their female counterparts and therefore share the "non-zero Evolution value" in their personal data.
* It does affect certain Pokémon that are capable of Evolution despite it being impossible to meet the requirements for their Evolution.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1829650159619445177</ref>
** In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}} was affected by the Eviolite before the [[Galarica Cuff]] or [[Galarica Wreath]] were made available in the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]].
** In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it affects {{p|Ursaring}} and {{p|Stantler}} despite their Evolution methods being inaccessible within Scarlet and Violet. {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Qwilfish}} was also similarly affected for the same reason before [[The Indigo Disk]] added its Evolution method into {{p|Overqwil}}.
**Prior to {{p|Hydrapple}}'s introduction in The Indigo Disk, {{p|Dipplin}} was affected by the Eviolite.
*If held by a {{m|transform}}ed Pokémon, the boost is based on its original species, not the species it is transformed into.

===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A mysterious evolutionary lump. When held, it raises the Defense and Sp. Def of a Pokémon that can still evolve.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A mysterious Evolutionary lump. When held by a Pokémon that can still evolve, it raises both Defense and Sp. Def.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A mysterious evolutionary lump. When held by a Pokémon that can still evolve, it raises both Defense and Sp. Def.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SVZA}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. This mysterious evolutionary lump boosts the Defense and Sp. Def stats when held by a Pokémon that can still evolve.}}
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===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
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| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Castelia City]]
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| [[Castelia City]]
| Transfer from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}}
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| {{gameabbrevss|PDR}}
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| [[Dream Cloud]]s (Simulator γ)
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| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Shalour City]]
| [[Pokémon Village]] ({{DL|Ambush encounter|shaking trash cans}}){{dotw|Th}}
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{rt|123|Hoenn}}
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| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Konikoni City]]
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Ballonlea]] [[#Distribution|Event]]
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
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| [[Cram-o-matic]] ({{t|Rock}}: 102–110)
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| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[South Province (Area Five)]] (from a [[Pokémon League representative]] after defeating 7 {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the area)
| [[Delibird Presents]] ([[Mesagoza]] Branch, after completing the main storyline)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| Reward for completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission 100: Starmie on High]]
| [[Racine Construction]]
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====Distribution====
=====As a [[held item]]=====
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| June 18 to 19, 2022
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| {{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Juyoung Hong's Porygon2}}
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| June 7 to 9, 2025
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Global Link|Global Link}}
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}
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==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
In ''[[PBW4|Challenge the Battle Subway!]]'', an Eviolite was held by [[Monta]]'s {{p|Boldore}}.

==In the TCG==
[[File:EviolitePlasmaStorm122.jpg|thumb|200px|Eviolite]]
{{main|Eviolite (Noble Victories 91)}}
'''Eviolite''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era) in the {{TCG|Noble Victories}} expansion. When this {{TCG|Trainer card}} is attached to a Basic Pokémon, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20, after applying Weakness and Resistance.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
*Eviolite's name may be derived from ''Evolution'' and the ''-ite'' suffix found in the names of many minerals.
*Eviolite's Japanese name is a pun as しんかのきせき (''Shinka no Kiseki'') can mean either "Evolution Stone" or "Evolution Miracle."

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color dark}}
|zh_yue=進化奇石 ''{{tt|Jeunfa Kèihsehk|Evolution Magical Stone}}''
|zh_cmn=進化奇石 / 进化奇石 ''{{tt|Jìnhuà Qíshí|Evolution Magical Stone}}''
|fr=Évoluroc
|de=Evolith
|it=Evolcondensa
|ko=진화의휘석 ''{{tt|Jinhwa-ui Hwiseok|Evolution Augite}}''
|pt_br=Eviolite
|ru=Уменьшение ''Umen'sheniye''
|es_la=Mineral Evolutivo
|es_eu=Mineral Evolutivo{{gen|IX}}+ Mineral Evol{{gen|V}}–{{gen|VIII}}
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{SItem/5|item=eviolite}}

{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Held items]]
[[Category:Stat-increasing items]]

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Mimi

2026-02-13T06:44:42Z

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'''Mimi''' ('''ミミ''') has several referrals:
* For {{Adv|Ruby}}'s {{p|Feebas}}/{{p|Milotic}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, see '''[[Feefee]]'''
* For the {{p|Zubat}} who appeared in ''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]'', see '''[[Dr. Anna]]'''
* For the [[character of the day]] from ''[[BW035|Where Did You Go, Audino?]]'', see '''[[Mimi (BW035)]]'''
* For the minor character from ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', see '''[[Mimi (M15)]]'''
* For [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] character, see '''[[Mimi (EToP)]]'''
* For the character from [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], see '''[[Mimi (Ranger)]]'''
* For the Contest judge whose Japanese name is '''ミミィ''' ''Mimmy'', see '''[[Keira]]'''
* For the {{p|Minun}} nicknamed Mimi in {{g|XD}}, see '''[[Jovi]]'''.
* For the {{p|Espurr}} nicknamed Mimi in {{g|X and Y}} and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, see '''[[Emma#Mimi|Emma → Mimi]]'''

{{disambig}}

[[de:Mara]]

Ancient hero

2026-01-29T12:16:25Z

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The '''ancient hero''' (Japanese: '''古代の英雄''' ''Ancient Hero'') is a character from the backstory of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The hero's tale is told in the [[Old Verse]]s.

==History==
The ancient hero's tale happened over one or two millennia ago. The [[Old Verse]]s and old legends say that the ancient hero traveled across the [[Hisui]] region to find 18 special [[Plate]]s, stone tablets each imbued with the essence of a [[type]], in order to meet the being known as {{ga|Arceus|almighty Sinnoh}}. During his quest, he was aided by ten Pokémon companions he had befriended in his travels. They were {{p|Wyrdeer}}, {{p|Kleavor}}, {{p|Ursaluna}}, [[Hisuian Form|Hisuian]] {{p|Lilligant}}, {{p|Basculegion}}, Hisuian {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Sneasler}}, Hisuian {{p|Electrode}}, Hisuian {{p|Braviary}}, and Hisuian {{p|Avalugg}}. Together, they located the 18 plates and travelled to the top of [[Mount Coronet]] to finally meet the deified Pokémon.

At the top of Mount Coronet, the ancient hero managed to defeat almighty Sinnoh in battle, earning the creator's respect. In addition, his 10 Pokémon received blessings from the [[Pokémon category|Alpha Pokémon]] by being struck by raining bolts of light<ref>[[Mai]]: ''"The Pokémon that graces [[Deertrack Heights]] is one of those honored few. It is directly descended from a Pokémon that was blessed with almighty Sinnoh’s protection."'' ({{g|Legends: Arceus}})</ref>. They would then become the very first [[Noble Pokémon|Noble]] and {{Hi|Ride Pokémon}}. Thus, the ancient hero and his ten companions become the protectors of the humans and Pokémon of Hisui<ref>[[Irida]]: ''"The ancestors of Kleavor, Wyrdeer, and their cohort drew on almighty Sinnoh’s own power to protect Pokémon and people alike—so it’s said. It’s by their grace that our clan—that any of us— still lives in vast Hisui today!"'' ({{g|Legends: Arceus}})</ref>. The [[Temple of Sinnoh]] was later built to honor the ancient hero, his 10 Pokémon, and Arceus itself. At some point, after earning the name "hero", the man led his Pokémon companions against a being known as the "almighty unknowable", his valiance in battle proclaiming the strength of humankind, which the unknowable approved, returning to its "domain of no place".

The 10 Pokémon eventually had descendants. Years later, during the events of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the [[Diamond Clan|Diamond]] and [[Pearl Clan]]s took over that role, assigning 10 [[Warden]]s, 5 from each clan to watch over the Noble and Ride Pokémon. During the climax of the game, as {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} transformed into its {{form|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Forme}}, the Temple of Sinnoh is heavily damaged, destroying statues of all of the ancient hero's Pokémon. The temple's ruins would be known as [[Spear Pillar]].

==Pokémon==
===Befriended===
The legendary hero had befriended a group of ten Pokémon during his travels and that were blessed by {{ga|Arceus|Almighty Sinnoh}}. All of them eventually passed away as time went on and eventually became the ancestors of the [[Noble Pokémon|Noble]] and [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]] of [[Hisui]], that inherited their blessing.

None of their moves were known.
{| width="25%"
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| {{ActivePoké|Ancient hero|Kleavor|0900Kleavor.png|bug|rock|size=120px|link=Noble Pokémon}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ancient hero|Lilligant|0549Lilligant-Hisui.png|grass|fighting|size=120px|link=Noble Pokémon}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|Ancient hero|Ursaluna|0901Ursaluna.png|ground|normal|size=120px|link=Ride Pokémon (Hisui)}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ancient hero|Basculegion|0902Basculegion-Male.png|water|ghost|size=120px|link=Ride Pokémon (Hisui)}}
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| {{ActivePoké|Ancient hero|Electrode|0101Electrode-Hisui.png|electric|grass|size=120px|link=Noble Pokémon}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ancient hero|Sneasler|0903Sneasler.png|fighting|poison|size=120px|link=Ride Pokémon (Hisui)}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ancient hero|Braviary|0628Braviary-Hisui.png|psychic|flying|size=120px|link=Ride Pokémon (Hisui)}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ancient hero|Avalugg|0713Avalugg-Hisui.png|ice|rock|size=120px|link=Noble Pokémon}}
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|}

==Related articles==
* [[Arceus (game)]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]
* [[Old Verse]]
* [[Hisui]]
* [[Plate]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Legends: Arceus characters]]

Zygarde (Pokémon)

2026-01-29T05:13:41Z

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'''Zygarde''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ジガルデ''' ''Zygarde'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Ground}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation VI]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Zygarde has three main [[#Form data|forms]]: '''10% Forme''', '''50% Forme''', and '''Complete Forme'''. Zygarde, exclusively in its Complete Forme, can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Zygarde''' using the [[Zygardite]]. All forms of Zygarde are composed of '''[[Zygarde Core]]s''' and '''[[Zygarde Cell]]s'''.

Zygarde can switch between its 10% and 50% Formes at the [[Reassembly Unit]] or with the [[Zygarde Cube]]. If its [[Ability]] is {{a|Power Construct}} and its [[HP]] drops below half, then Zygarde in either form will change into its Complete Forme.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for these details.)

Zygarde, {{p|Xerneas}}, and {{p|Yveltal}} are often collectively referred to as the [[Aura trio]] by fans.

Zygarde 50% Forme was introduced in {{g|X and Y}}. Zygarde 10% Forme and Zygarde Complete Forme, as well as the Zygarde Cells and Zygarde Cores, were revealed in the October 2015 issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine and later introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Mega Zygarde was introduced in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

Zygarde plays a central role in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, serving as one of the game's key figures in its storyline. A [[Squishy|Zygarde Core]] plays an important role in the ''[[S19|XY&Z]]'' arc of {{aniseries|XY}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Zygarde Core SM concept art.png|thumb|left|170px|Zygarde Cores make up the brain of the species]]
Zygarde is a green and black {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} composed of smaller units known as [[Zygarde Core]]s and [[Zygarde Cell]]s, who collectively define its appearance and power by assembling in different percentages. In all of Zygarde's forms, the various Cores and Cells are represented as green and black hexagons that glow when it attacks. It has also been shown to be able to fly in all of its forms.

Zygarde is the guardian of the [[Pokémon world]]'s ecosystem,<ref>[[Legendary and Mythical Guidebook: Deluxe Edition]]: ''"It is said this [[Legendary Pokémon]] is a guardian of the ecosystem."''</ref><ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/zygarde50 Zygarde 50% Forme | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> and is responsible for monitoring it for abnormalities from caves such as [[Kalos]]'s [[Terminus Cave]] and [[Alola]]'s [[Resolution Cave]]. It is capable of {{a|Aura Break|reversing}} the effects of {{p|Xerneas}}'s {{a|Fairy Aura}} and {{p|Yveltal}}'s {{a|Dark Aura}}, thus ensuring the equilibrium of the cycle of life and death are kept in check.<ref>''"[[Kalos]]ian Legends: {{p|Xerneas}}, the Life Pokémon, and {{p|Yveltal}}, the Destruction Pokémon, both hail from the beautiful Kalos [[region]]. While they stand in opposition, the Order Pokémon Zygarde is said to help keep the ecosystem in equilibrium."'' - ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]]'', page 282</ref> Normally, Zygarde avoids getting involved in conflicts unless the ecosystem is in grave danger.<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary_pokemon/ Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Legendary Pokémon!] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219214237/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary_pokemon/ archived])</ref> It is also known to ask for [[human]]s to assist it in protecting the ecosystem when necessary, but can still be wary of those it does not trust. In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga and in {{aniseries|PTS}}, it has been referred to as "Z". In the animated series, a Zygarde Core and two Zygarde in their 50% Forme have had the green coloration on their bodies changed to red as a result of the influence of [[Team Flare]]'s [[Mega Evolution]] energy weapon; moreover, all of their formes were depicted as capable of [[Talking Pokémon|human speech]] via telepathy.

Zygarde is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the [[move]]s {{m|Land's Wrath}}, {{m|Thousand Arrows}}, {{m|Thousand Waves}}, and {{m|Core Enforcer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Aura Break}} and {{a|Power Construct}} as its {{Abilities}}.

===Zygarde Cores and Zygarde Cells===
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Physically, a Zygarde Core and a Zygarde Cell are almost identical. Both are small, green, cell-like blobs that resemble a {{wp|planarian}}. Their bodies are gelatinous, semitranslucent, and can be segmented into three sections: a large, round head, an abdomen with a colored hexagon, and a stubby tail. They have two eyes, though one is larger and has a pupil, and can stand on their tail (a trait most associated with the Core). The difference between a Core and a Cell is subtle: Cores have a black pupil and a red hexagon embedded inside their abdomen, while these are both green on Cells.

On their own, neither Cores nor Cells have the power to battle, needing to assemble in order to take action. The Cells exist in far greater numbers than the Cores and, therefore, make up the majority of any given form of Zygarde. However, they lack wills of their own and can only act in accordance to the orders of a Core. The Cores act as Zygarde's brain,<ref name=CoresCells>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/zygardes-cores-and-cells/ Zygarde's Cores and Cells | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160814031551/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/zygardes-cores-and-cells/ archived])</ref> and Zygarde may have up to five of them. It can also use its Cells for [[move|attacks]], such as raining them down like {{m|Thousand Arrows|arrows}} or scattering them throughout the ground in {{m|Thousand Waves|waves}} before they're recalled into its body. When Zygarde exhausts all of its power, it splits back into individual Cores and Cells and scatters all over the world, reaching even far-off lands. While in this state, they absorb the native power of said lands and may request assistance from [[human]]s in order to reassemble.<ref>[[Lysandre|L]]: ''"When Zygarde used up its strength protecting {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from the light of [[ultimate weapon]]... its parts scattered to far-off places, absorbing the power of those lands and seeking [[human]]s who would give it aid."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> As seen in various media, the Zygarde Cells demonstrated some form of will of their own and are capable of moving independently, without Zygarde Core commanding them.

===Forms===
Zygarde has three forms: 10% Forme, 50% Forme, and Complete Forme, which are composed of [[Zygarde Core]]s and [[Zygarde Cell]]s. Zygarde Complete Forme can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Zygarde.

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====10% Forme====
[[File:Zygarde 10 Percent SM concept art.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Concept art of Zygarde's 10% Forme]]
Zygarde 10% Forme is a relatively small {{wp|Canis|canine}} Pokémon. Its body is primarily black, though its neck, muzzle, mouth, eyebrows, and left front paw are green. Additionally, it has two green hexagons on its chest and a single one on its rear. From its neck, a green ribbon-like extension comes out, next to an elongated red hexagon, giving the impression of a leash and dog tag, respectively. Its eyes are white hexagons with no discernible pupils, and there is a thin white line on its forehead. Its mouth is fitted with razor-sharp fangs. On each of its legs are black hexagonal extensions: two on the back of each elbow, one behind each knee, and two on each hip. One of the hip extensions is longer than the other on each hip.

Zygarde's 10% Forme is is assumed in cases of emergency.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/zygarde-10-forme/ Zygarde 10% Forme | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160705143708/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/zygarde-10-forme/ archived])</ref> It is created when only a tenth of its Cells have gathered, and is the result of its Cores calling Cells across the land when it needs to fight.<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/zygarde10 Zygarde 10% Forme | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> It is skilled at close-range combat, overwhelming its opponents by leaping at their chests and sinking its sharp fangs into them. It is also capable of running at speeds greater than 60 mph (100 km/h). However, it cannot maintain this form indefinitely, and it will eventually fall apart. Concept art of Zygarde shows that it can wrap its "leash" around the arm of someone it trusts.
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====50% Forme====
Zygarde 50% Forme is a large {{wp|Snake|serpentine}} Pokémon. Most of its back, head, and neck are black, while the underbelly and the tip of its tail are green. Its eyes are made of four green hexagons, similar to an insect with {{wp|compound eye}}s, and there is a thin, white line down the center of its face. Across the back of its neck is a large frill made of five long, flat protrusions that each have two small, green hexagons on them. There are three short tendrils on either side of its chest; they are black on the right and green on the left. Its tail also ends in five tendrils. It has several small, green hexagons on its body that occasionally glow white.

Zygarde 50% Forme is assembled from half of its Cores and Cells reuniting.<ref>[http://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/zygarde50 Zygarde 50% Forme | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> Despite only using half of its full potential, its power is capable of overwhelming anyone who stands in its way.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/zygarde-50-forme/ Zygarde 50% Forme | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20171003202529mp_/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/zygarde-50-forme/ archived])</ref> The 50% Forme is known to be both ruthless and merciless. There are rumors that an even greater power lies hidden within it, being capable of {{a|Power Construct|changing}} to a more powerful form when battling those who threaten the ecosystem. Its frill can be shown vibrating as it attacks. As seen in ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', Zygarde 50% Forme can summon and control massive roots for attacks and covering areas.

====Complete Forme====
Zygarde Complete Form is a large, humanoid Pokémon. There are several flat protrusions around its head and triangular protrusions around its neck. These protrusions create a crown shape. On its face are three white hexagonal marks: one in the middle of its forehead with a line through it and two that act as eyes. There are an additional five green hexagons on its face: four along the bottom and one in the middle of a short protrusion on top. Each shoulder has two serpentine wings protruding from it. The wings all have an undulating pattern and a hexagon near the tip: blue on the right side and red on the left. There are multiple white protrusions on its body: three on each hand acting as claws, one on each knee, and one and the front of each foot. Additionally, there are green hexagons surrounding its wrists and two under the white protrusions on its knees and feet. Its abdomen has a vertical, hexagonal pattern with a thin, white line on either side. Across its chest is a thin, zigzagging mouth that when opened, reveals five hexagons colored red, orange, white, cyan, and blue, respectively. It has a long tail similar to Zygarde 50% Forme's body.

The Complete Forme is Zygarde's perfected form, created when 100% of its Cells and Cores are gathered. In this state, Zygarde can fight at full power and complete its duty of protecting the ecosystem by suppressing those who willingly endanger it. Zygarde Complete Forme contains separate Cores for each of its wings and its tail. In this case, each Core can make decisions and act independently of the others.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/zygarde-complete-forme/ Zygarde Complete Forme | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160715204745/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/zygarde-complete-forme/ archived])</ref> The Zygarde Cores can freely change the shapes of the four wings and tail for a variety of roles. Notably, the tip of its wings can form snake-like heads that can be used to attack with energy beams, propel itself, and restore an unbalanced ecosystem back to normal, as seen in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]''. The zigzagging mouth on its chest can radiate enough high-powered energy to destroy everything around it, even firing energy beams from within it.<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/zygarde-complete Zygarde Complete Forme | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> It has also been shown to form a green, protective barrier to shield itself and its allies. The Complete Forme is only used to neutralize huge threats to the ecosystem, such as [[Lysandre]]'s [[Giant Rock]], the [[ultimate weapon]], [[Ultra Burst|Ultra]] {{Adv|Necrozma}}, and {{DL|Ange|Hyperrogue Ange Floette}}. It is powerful enough to overwhelm even {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}.

<gallery widths=250px heights=150px>
Zygarde Complete SM concept art.jpg|Zygarde Complete Forme's complex physiology
Zygarde Complete Forme Shield.jpg|Zygarde Complete Forme creating a protective barrier
Zygarde Complete Form Z Strike.png|Zygarde Complete Forme creating a Z-shaped line
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====Mega Zygarde====
Overall, Mega Zygarde retains most of Zygarde Complete Forme's humanoid structure, but the Cells composing its body have been strategically relocated. Notably, it has lost most, if not all, of the hexagons composing Zygarde Complete Forme's lower body, arms, and wings, exposing its light green body. As a result of this, Mega Zygarde has completely lost its wings, having seemingly replaced them with six smaller arm-like structures. On its legs, only the three hexagons on each knee remain, though they changed from symmetrical white and green to asymmetrical black and white. The lower part of Zygarde Complete Forme's chest, starting from the multicolored mouth, has also opened, giving the impression it has ripped into strands of black hexagons similar to tree roots. The green, eye-like patterns on its chest now have each a differently colored hexagon on them (one red, one blue). Underneath the chest plate, a series of five white hexagons cover the true body. White, chain-like hexagonal patterns run down Mega Zygarde's uncovered torso, arms, and legs, as well as on its back and under its feet. Its arms don't end in hands, but split into three hexagonal digits. Mega Zygarde's headpiece and tail remain mostly unchanged from its base form, only having lost the green hexagons on its face and having more of those on its tail. Its crown is lit up by a green flame, and its eyes are green as well.

Mega Zygarde is said to be born as a result of people's emotions during an unprecedented crisis, allowing it to calm the situation with its unmatched power. Its defining feature is the giant cannon held above Mega Zygarde's head by its six smaller arms. The cannon has a cylindrical shape, somewhat resembling a tree trunk, decorated with several shapes and lines similar to Zygarde 10% Forme's leash. The cannon is mostly black, with dark blue and dark red patches circling its length. At the cannon's muzzle, there is a pink symbol resembling a cross between an "X" and a "Y" surrounded by red, blue, and pink lines. Its interior features a circle, three hexagons, and a central circle, while its back has a dark green hexagon at the center. When Mega Zygarde attacks with its cannon, the muzzle pattern shines in the shape of an "X", "Y", and "Z" before opening up, unleashing a {{m|Nihil Light|beam of light that defies nature itself}}, which has been likened to the [[Z-Move]]s found in the [[Alola]] [[region]].<ref>[[Lysandre|L]]: ''"And now that I think of it... The moves that Zygarde used when it [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]—they reminded me of [[Z-Moves]], like those used in the [[Alola]] region."'' ([[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]])</ref> Such an attack was powerful enough to overpower Hyperrogue Ange Floette's powered-up {{m|Light of Ruin}}, which threatened to annihilate all of [[Lumiose City]].

Mega Zygarde is the only known Pokémon capable of using the move {{m|Nihil Light}}, an upgraded version of Core Enforcer.

<gallery widths="200">
File:Mega Zygarde aiming its cannon.jpg|Mega Zygarde aiming its cannon
File:Zygarde Cannon X.jpg|Mega Zygarde's cannon glowing in an "X" shape
File:Zygarde Cannon Y.jpg|Mega Zygarde's cannon glowing in a "Y" shape
File:Zygarde Cannon Z.jpg|Mega Zygarde's cannon glowing in a "Z" shape
File:Inside of Mega Zygarde Cannon.jpg|The inside of Mega Zygarde's cannon
File:Mega Zygarde charging cannon.jpg|Mega Zygarde charging its cannon
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==Game data==
[[File:Zygarde 10 Percent Forme ZA.png|thumb|200px|10% Forme Zygarde in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}]]
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]: [[Lysandre#Partnered with|Zygarde]] is implied to be the same character.
** Sun and Moon: Zygarde is a minor character in the games. 95 Zygarde Cells and 5 Zygarde Cores are scattered thrughout [[Alola]], functioning like items to be collected and used to form Zygarde in its {{fd|Zygarde|10%, 50%, and Complete Formes}} through the [[Zygarde Cube]]. The Cells and Cores cannot be used by themselves.
** Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: Zygarde is a minor character in the games. A 50% Forme Zygarde is located in [[Resolution Cave]], a 10% Forme Zygarde is in [[Dexio]]'s possession and a Zygarde Cube containing 40% of Zygarde's Cells is in [[Sina]]'s possession.
** Legends: Z-A: Zygarde is a major character and boss in the game. It appears through the story, providing assistance to the player in an attempt to form a bond with them and save [[Lumiose City]] from destruction. It is also accompanied by Lysandre, who lost most of his memories and renamed himself L while helping Zygarde in its quest.
** Zygarde's appearance in Alola during the events of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is hypothesized by [[Dexio]] to be because of the appearance of [[Ultra Beast]]s that {{ga|Necrozma}} had summoned during the games' climax. In Sun and Moon, as Zygarde can be received before the climax of the game, he suggests that it may be "a sign that something is about to happen", alluding to a similar conflict that will be caused by [[Lusamine]]. In Legends: Z-A, it is instead implied that Zygarde got to Alola due to the blast of the [[ultimate weapon]] after [[Lysandre]] had used it during the plot of {{g|X and Y}}, scattering some of its Cells and Cores into Alola.
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===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Ground}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=150|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When the Kalos region's ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It's hypothesized that it's monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=When the Kalos region's ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It's hypothesized that it's monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=205|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=263|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Form|10% Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its sharp fangs make short work of finishing off its enemies, but it's unable to maintain this body indefinitely. After a period of time, it falls apart.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This is Zygarde's form when about 10% of its cells have been gathered. It runs across the land at speeds greater than {{tt|60 mph|100 km/h}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This is Zygarde when about 10% of its pieces have been assembled. It leaps at its opponent's chest and sinks its sharp fangs into them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Born when around 10% of Zygarde's cells have been gathered from all over, this form is skilled in close-range combat.}}
{{Dex/Form|50% Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This is Zygarde's form when it has gathered 50% of its cells. It wipes out all those who oppose it, showing not a shred of mercy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's thought to be monitoring the ecosystem. There are rumors that even greater power lies hidden within it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This is Zygarde's form when about half of its pieces have been assembled. It plays the role of monitoring the ecosystem.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Some say it can change to an even more powerful form when battling those who threaten the ecosystem.}}
{{Dex/Form|Complete Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This is Zygarde's form at times when it uses its overwhelming power to suppress those who endanger the ecosystem.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This is Zygarde's 100% form. It has enough power to overwhelm even Xerneas or Yveltal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This is Zygarde's perfected form. From the orifice on its chest, it radiates high-powered energy that eliminates everything.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Born when all of Zygarde's cells have been gathered together, it uses force to neutralize those who harm the ecosystem.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=230|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}}}
{{Dex/Form|10% Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This is Zygarde when about 10% of its pieces have been assembled. It leaps at its opponent's chest and sinks its sharp fangs into them.}}
{{Dex/Form|50% Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It's hypothesized that it's monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives.}}
{{Dex/Form|Complete Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Born when all of Zygarde's cells have been gathered together, it uses force to neutralize those who harm the ecosystem.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Zygarde}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=In response to people's emotions during an unprecedented crisis, Zygarde Mega Evolves and calms the situation with its unmatched power.}}

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|10% Forme Zygarde in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|50% Forme Zygarde in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Ground}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Terminus Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon X and Y#Zygarde|Only one]]) ('''50% Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Aether Base]] on {{rt|16|Alola}} ([[Reassembly Unit]]) ('''Forme and Ability determined by number of Zygarde Cells/Cores''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Resolution Cave]] ('''50% Forme, Aura Break''') [[Aether Base]] on {{rt|16|Alola}} ({{pkmn2|Gift}}) ('''10% Forme, Aura Break''') [[Aether Base]] on {{rt|16|Alola}} ([[Reassembly Unit]]) ('''Forme and Ability determined by number of Zygarde Cells/Cores''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Zygarde|Only one]]) ('''50% Forme, Power Construct''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|area='''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Zygarde|Only one]])}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Ground}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]] ('''50% Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Surveillance Dunes|Starlight Islands: Surveillance Dunes]] (Special Boss; '''50% Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Apex Mountain]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 05|Area 05: Stage 06]] ('''50% Forme''') [[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 05|Area 05: Stage 07]] (must be unlocked with a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Passwords|password}}) ('''10% Forme''') [[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 05|Area 05: Stage 08]] (must be unlocked with a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Passwords|password}}) ('''Complete Forme''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zygarde Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Escalation battle|Take on Escalation Battles]]'' ('''50% Forme''') Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Zygarde Appears]]'' ('''10% Forme''') Event: ''[[Ultra Challenge|Zygarde Appears]]'' ('''Complete Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Serena|Zygarde|sygna=1}} ('''50% Forme → Complete Forme''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Dragon|type2=Ground}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|XY&Z Zygarde|Japanese region|Online|100|November 12, 2015 to January 12, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|XY&Z Zygarde|All|South Korea|100|March 19 to 20, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#XY&Z Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|XY&Z Zygarde|Korean region|Online|100|April 20 to June 30, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Descartes Zygarde|PAL region|Online|100|April 29 to May 26, 2016|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Descartes Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon the Series: XYZ Zygarde|American region|Online|100|April 30 to May 8, 2016|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde|PAL region|Nintendo Network|60{{shinystar|VII}}|June 1 to 22, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde|PAL region|Nintendo Network|100{{shinystar|VII}}|June 1 to 22, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|60{{shinystar|VII}}|June 1 to 22, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|100{{shinystar|VII}}|June 1 to 22, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde|American region|Online|60{{shinystar|VII}}|June 1 to September 27, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde|American region|Online|100{{shinystar|VII}}|June 1 to September 27, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Shiny Zygarde}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Pokémon Generations Zygarde|Korean region|Online|70|June 20 to July 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon Generations Zygarde}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dragon|type2=Ground
|event1=Gold Bottle Cap|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====50% Forme=====
{{Stats
|type=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|HP=108
|Attack=100
|Defense=121
|SpAtk=81
|SpDef=95
|Speed=95
}}

=====10% Forme=====
{{Stats
|type=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|HP=54
|Attack=100
|Defense=71
|SpAtk=61
|SpDef=85
|Speed=115
}}

=====Complete Forme=====
{{Stats
|type=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|HP=216
|Attack=100
|Defense=121
|SpAtk=91
|SpDef=95
|Speed=85
}}

=====Mega Zygarde=====
{{Stats
|type=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|HP=216
|Attack=70
|Defense=91
|SpAtk=216
|SpDef=85
|Speed=100
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=50
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=0
|Psychic=100
|Ice=400
|Dragon=200
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|ground=yes
|newelectric=½
}}

===Learnset===
Zygarde is available in {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thousand Arrows|Ground|Physical|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thousand Waves|Ground|Physical|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Land's Wrath|Ground|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Core Enforcer|Dragon|Special|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Haze|Ice|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|56|59|Glare|Normal|Status|—|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|60|63|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|70|73|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|65|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|80|84|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|88|91|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM052|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM054|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM123|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM124|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM136|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM143|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM147|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|40|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM154|Fissure|Ground|Physical|250|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6}}

====Form change====
If Zygarde knows {{m|Core Enforcer}} when it [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]], Core Enforcer will become {{m|Nihil Light}} until the Mega Evolution ends, at which point it becomes Core Enforcer again.
{{learnlist/eventh/ZA|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6}}
{{learnlist/eventZA|[[Mega Evolution]]|Nihil Light|Dragon|Special|200|15|||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6|form=yes}}

===Side game data===
====50% Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dragon|type2=Ground}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=718
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Meet up with at [[Apex Mountain]]
|gigantic=1
|P1=Zzeegggaa! I am the one who monitors the ecosystem of this planet.
|P2=My body's feeling really heavy... Zzeegggaa!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=718
|walk=1.63
|hp=61
|attack=83
|defense=61
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=718
|power=5
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=718|num=503
|min=80
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Barrier Bash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.
|swapper=Typeless Combo
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Dragon
| ndex = 0718
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 20
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 239
| attack = 203
| defense = 232
| fast = {{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
| special = {{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}
}}

<div style="margin:0.5ch; background:#fff; {{roundy|10px}}; padding:1ch;">
[[File:GO0718Zygarde-Cell.png|20px|Zygarde Cell]]200 are needed to change 50% Forme Zygarde into its Complete Forme.

Zygarde cannot be [[Released Pokémon#Pokémon GO|transferred]], [[Trade (GO)|traded]], or transferred to {{g|HOME}} via the [[GO Transporter]].
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Dragon
|pkmn=Zygarde
|name=Zygarde (50% Forme)
|rarity=rainbow
|icon=071850Percent
|cookie=Zygarde
|specialty=Sweets
|hearts= -
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=70
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks above and below, then replaces diagonal Pokémon icons with icons of the leader Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Above Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks above and below, then replaces many diagonal Pokémon icons with icons of the leader Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Salt and Pepper Shakers
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2= by making a combo next to them
|spgimmicklv5=Turnip
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clears up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by making a combo next to them
|spgimmicklv15=Ice Pop
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them
|hiddengimmick=
|hiddengimmickdesc1=
|hiddengimmickdesc2=
|kitchennote=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Ice Pop
|grade4score=
|sidekickbonus= Skill Score Up
|sidekickbonusdescription=1% score up when skill used. At Sidekick Lv.5 the sidekick bonus is increased to 15!
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Zygarde
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====10% Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dragon|type2=Ground}}
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=718T
|walk=1
|hp=49
|attack=79
|defense=55
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Dragon|ndex=718T|num=503
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Dragon
| ndex = 0718T
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 20
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 144
| attack = 205
| defense = 173
| fast = {{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
| special = {{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}
}}
<div style="margin:0.5ch; background:#fff; {{roundy|10px}}; padding:1ch;">
[[File:GO0718Zygarde-Cell.png|20px|Zygarde Cell]]50 are needed to change 10% Forme Zygarde into its 50% Forme.

Zygarde cannot be [[Released Pokémon#Pokémon GO|transferred]], [[Trade (GO)|traded]], or transferred to {{g|HOME}} via the [[GO Transporter]].
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Dragon
|pkmn=Zygarde-10
|name=Zygarde (10% Forme)
|rarity=rainbow
|icon=071810Percent
|cookie=Zygarde-10
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts= -
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=70
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Slash
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks diagonally, then replaces Pokémon icons above and below with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Slash Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks diagonally, then replaces many Pokémon icons above and below with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Salt and Pepper Shakers
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2= by making a combo next to them
|spgimmicklv5=Turnip
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clears up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by making a combo next to them
|spgimmicklv15=Watermelon
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them
|hiddengimmick=
|hiddengimmickdesc1=
|hiddengimmickdesc2=
|kitchennote=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Watermelon
|grade4score=1
|sidekickbonus= Skill Score Up
|sidekickbonusdescription=1% score up when skill used. At Sidekick Lv.5 the sidekick bonus is increased to 15!
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Zygarde-10
|alt1=
|alt1name=
|alt2=
|alt2name=
|alt3=
|alt3name=
|alt4=
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|}

|}

====Complete Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dragon|type2=Ground}}
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=718C
|walk=1.5
|hp=75
|attack=86
|defense=61
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Dragon|ndex=718C|num=503
|min=90
|max=120
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Block Smash+, Last-Ditch Effort
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Dragon
| ndex = 0718C
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 20
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 389
| attack = 184
| defense = 207
| fast = {{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
| special = {{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}
}}
<div style="margin:0.5ch; background:#fff; {{roundy|10px}}; padding:1ch;">
{{Candy|Zygarde}}10 and {{Stardust}}2,000 are needed to change Complete Forme Zygarde into its 50% Forme.

Zygarde cannot be [[Released Pokémon#Pokémon GO|transferred]], [[Trade (GO)|traded]], or transferred to {{g|HOME}} via the [[GO Transporter]].
|}

===Form data===
Zygarde has three forms: 10% Forme, 50% Forme, and Complete Forme. [[Zygarde Cell]]s and [[Zygarde Core]]s appear in the story in some games, but they are not catchable {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and are not included in the [[Pokédex]]; they make up Zygarde's forms and are not forms themselves.

In [[Generation VI]], Zygarde's only form is its 50% Forme, which was unnamed at the time. The 10% Forme and Complete Forme were introduced to the games in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. It can switch between its 10% Forme and 50% Forme using the [[Reassembly Unit]] or the [[Zygarde Cube]], and can enter its Complete Forme in {{pkmn|battle}} if it has {{a|Power Construct}}.

Zygarde's 10% Forme and 50% Forme can have {{a|Aura Break}} or Power Construct as their [[Ability]]. Internally, Zygarde's Ability difference is itself a separate form. This makes it impossible to change Zygarde's Ability with [[Ability Capsule]]s or [[Ability Patch]]es; the Reassembly Unit or the Zygarde Cube must be used instead.

;Zygarde with {{a|Aura Break}}
In [[Generation VI]], Zygarde can only have {{a|Aura Break}} as an [[Ability]] and has no other forms.

In [[Generation VII]], a Zygarde with Aura Break can be transformed by the [[Reassembly Unit]]. This machine can create a 10% Forme or 50% Forme Zygarde with Aura Break or change a 10% Forme Zygarde with Aura Break to a 50% Forme Zygarde. It can also change either to a 50% Forme Zygarde with {{a|Power Construct}}.

Since [[Generation VIII]], the [[Zygarde Cube]]'s "Change form" function can change Zygarde with Aura Break between 10% Forme and 50% Forme. Its "Change Ability" function can also change its Ability to Power Construct.

;Zygarde with {{a|Power Construct}}
The [[Zygarde Cube]]'s "Change form" function ("Change Forme" in Generation VII) can change Zygarde with Power Construct between 10% Forme and 50% Forme. Since Generation VIII, its "Change Ability" function can also change its Ability to Aura Break.

Any Zygarde with Power Construct will change to Complete Forme in battle if its [[HP]] drops below half. When the battle ends, it returns to its original form with the same HP it ended the battle with (within its original form's maximum HP).

Zygarde has a unique form change animation when changing to its Complete Forme, which shows Zygarde Cells (represented by green hexagons) gathering to change its form.

In [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], due to the lack of Abilities, the distinction between Zygarde with Aura Break and Zygarde with Power Construct does not exist. Instead, any 10% Forme or 50% Forme Zygarde will change into Complete Forme when its HP is reduced to half or less, increasing its maximum HP and gaining current HP equal to the amount of maximum HP gained. If Zygarde's HP is reduced below the threshold while it is using a [[move]], it will transform when the move finishes. Zygarde is invulnerable while changing into Complete Forme. It will change back to its previous form if it is recalled while out of battle, retaining the HP it had at that time; if this is above the maximum HP of its original form, its HP will become equal to its maximum HP.

{{evobox/Formes
|family=None
|sprite1=718Zygarde-10Percent
|name1=Zygarde
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Ground
|forme1=Zygarde 10% Forme
|loc1=[[File:Key Zygarde Cube Sprite.png|40px|link=Zygarde Cube]] {{color2|000|Zygarde Cube}}
|sprite2=718Zygarde-Complete
|name2=Zygarde Complete Forme
|type1-2=Dragon
|type2-2=Ground
|forme2=Zygarde Complete Forme
|loc2= {{acolor|Power Construct|000}} {{color2|000|Statistic#HP|HP}} < 50%
|sprite3=718Zygarde
|name3=Zygarde
|type1-3=Dragon
|type2-3=Ground
|forme3=Zygarde 50% Forme
|loc3=[[File:Key Zygarde Cube Sprite.png|40px|link=Zygarde Cube]] {{color2|000|Zygarde Cube}}
}}

Zygarde's [[base stats]] differ between its three forms. Additionally, it can only [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] when it is in its Complete Forme. If it knows the move {{m|Core Enforcer}} when it Mega Evolves, the move will be replaced with {{m|Nihil Light}} until the Mega Evolution ends.
{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
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{{Compare|name=Zygarde|forme=10% Forme|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|image=718Zygarde-10Percent|ab=Aura Break|ab2=Power Construct|HP=54|Attack=100|Defense=71|SpAtk=61|SpDef=85|Speed=115}}
|
{{Compare|name=Zygarde|forme=50% Forme|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|ndex=718|ab=Aura Break|ab2=Power Construct|HP=108|Attack=100|Defense=121|SpAtk=81|SpDef=95|Speed=95}}
|
{{Compare|name=Zygarde|forme=Complete Forme|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|image=718Zygarde-Complete|ab=Power Construct|HP=216|Attack=100|Defense=121|SpAtk=91|SpDef=95|Speed=85}}
|}

====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0718Zygarde-Complete
|name1=Zygarde
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Ground
|forme1=Zygarde Complete Forme
|loc1=Default
|item1=Zygardite
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|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0718Zygarde-Mega
|forme2=Mega Zygarde
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Zygardite
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|pictype=art
|no1=718
|name1=Zygarde
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Ground}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Ground}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=718|crop=123}}
{{Spritebox/7/3Forms|ndex=718|form1=T|form2=C|crop=158}}
{{Spritebox/8/3Forms|ndex=718|form1=T|form2=C}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/3Forms|ndex=0718|form1=T|form2=C}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|718|Zygarde}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}"
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Menu ZA 0718-Cell.png]]
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Menu ZA 0718-Core.png]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Zygarde Cell}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A}}
| {{color2|000|Zygarde Core}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Z2 50 Percent Forme.png|thumb|250px|Zygarde 50% Forme in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Zygarde is a major target of [[Team Flare]] in {{aniseries|XY}}. [[Zygarde Cell]]s and [[Zygarde Core|Cores]] debuted in ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]''.

=====[[Squishy]]=====
With the help of [[Mairin]]'s {{p|Chespin}}, [[Chespie]], a Zygarde Core managed to escape [[Lysandre Labs]], and it subsequently came across {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]''. {{an|Bonnie}} was immediately taken with it and [[nickname]]d it "Squishy". It traveled in Bonnie's bag alongside {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. In ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'', Squishy transformed into its 10% and 50% Formes to defend itself against [[Bryony]] and her subordinates, thus marking the debut of 10% Forme. In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', when [[Alva]] used his laser weapon onto the [[Nebel Plateau]], it transformed into its Complete Forme to protect it, thus marking the form's debut. Squishy is known by the code name '''Z1''' by Team Flare.

=====[[Z2]]=====
A Zygarde known by the code name '''Z2''' by Team Flare appeared as a 50% Forme Zygarde in ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]''. It managed to escape Team Flare by using {{m|Land's Wrath}}. It appeared as a Zygarde Core during ''[[XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]'', being contacted by [[Squishy]]. It was captured by Team Flare and corrupted by their [[Mega Evolution]] weapon to help them clean the planet of humans. Unlike Squishy's red core, Z2 has a blue core.
[[File:White Zygarde 50 Percent Forme.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Zygarde 50% Forme in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
=====[[White Zygarde]]=====
In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', [[Gibeon]] is revealed to own a {{Shiny|White}} Zygarde, which was first seen in its 10% Forme. In a flashback in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', it was revealed that it actually used to be a 50% Forme Zygarde, but it lost that form when it sacrificed most of its [[Zygarde Cell]]s in an attempt to seal away the [[Laquium]] in [[Laqua]], to protect the {{pkmn|world}}'s from it. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', it returned to Laqua alongside Gibeon, which allowed it to reunite with its Cells and regain its 50% Forme. In [[HZ088|the following episode]], it battled against [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and [[Amethio]], but when it approved the group's strength, it forfeited the battle, disassembling into Cells and sadly abandoning Gibeon. A year after Gibeon passed away, in ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', [[Hamber]] gave [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]] a [[Zygarde Cube]] and the mission to find and gather all of Zygarde's Cells. It was passed down to Amethio in [[HZ104]], who eventually manages to gather 10% of Zygarde.

=====Other=====
A Zygarde appeared in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]'' during a flashback, where it was seen in its 50% Forme. When [[Veofum]] ordered his men to burn {{p|Xerneas}} after his plan to use its power failed, Zygarde appeared and destroyed his kingdom with {{m|Land's Wrath}}.

====Minor appearances====
Zygarde's Complete Forme's first appearance in the animated series was in ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', where it appeared in a dream.

A Zygarde appeared in its 50% Forme in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

<gallery>
Zygarde Cells anime.png|Zygarde Cell
Squishy.png|Zygarde Core
Squishy 10 Percent Forme.png|Zygarde 10% Forme
Zygarde Complete Forme anime.png|Zygarde Complete Forme
White Zygarde Cell.png|Shiny Zygarde Cell
White Zygarde 10 Percent Forme.png|Shiny Zygarde 10% Forme
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY094|Zygarde Core|Ash's Pokédex|No data.}}
{{Animedexbody|XY094|Zygarde Core|Serena's Pokédex|No data.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Zygarde Complete Forme PG.png|thumb|250px|Zygarde Complete Forme in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Complete Forme Zygarde appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', where {{ga|Red}} and his {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} encountered it at the end of [[Terminus Cave]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Zygarde briefly appeared in both its 10% and 50% Formes as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Zygarde Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Zygarde 50% Forme in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Zygarde (Adventures)}}
Zygarde debuted in ''[[PS584|Hawlucha Attacks]]''. It first appeared in [[Anistar City]], where it was {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Emma|Essentia]]. It was later used by her against [[Team Flare]]'s enemies at [[Pokémon Village]]. Eventually, she started to rebel, prompting [[Lysandre]] to take direct control of Zygarde. When [[Xerxer|Xerneas]] and {{p|Yveltal}} reverted to their dormant forms, Zygarde lost the need to keep itself active and disintegrated.

Zygarde also played a notable role in the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}. Having been sent to [[Alola]] to find it, [[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] hired {{adv|Sun}} to gather the Zygarde Cells and Cores scattered around Alola. During the climax of the arc, Zygarde used the Reassembly Unit on {{rt|16|Alola}} to transform into its Complete Forme, before joining the battle against {{adv|Necrozma}} at [[Mount Lanakila]] alongside {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}.

<gallery>
Zygarde Cell Adventures.png|Zygarde Cell in Pokémon Adventures
Zygarde Core Adventures.png|Zygarde Core in Pokémon Adventures
Zygarde 10 Percent Forme Adventures.png|Zygarde 10% Forme in Pokémon Adventures
Zygarde Complete Forme Adventures.png|Zygarde Complete Forme in Pokémon Adventures
</gallery>

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

==Other appearances ==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Zygarde's 50% Forme and Complete Forme appear as {{sbw|Spirits}}.

==Trivia==
* Zygarde is currently the last Pokémon in [[List of Pokémon by name|alphabetical order]].
* Zygarde is the only Pokémon:
** That has two standard {{Abilities}}, but does not have a [[Hidden Ability]].
** Able to change forms that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].
** Whose [[base stat]] total increases by 70 points when Mega Evolving, rather than by at least 100 points.
* Zygarde is [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|the only Pokémon]] with [[base stat total]]s of 708 and 778 in its Complete and Mega forms, respectively.
* Zygarde, in both its Complete and Mega forms, has the highest base {{stat|HP}} [[stat]] of all {{type|Ground}} Pokémon.
* Mega Zygarde has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all Pokémon.
** The Special Attack increase is the highest base stat increase of all Mega Evolutions, being boosted by 125 points.
* Mega Zygarde is the only Mega-Evolved Pokémon whose moveset changes when it Mega Evolves, with {{m|Nihil Light}} replacing {{m|Core Enforcer}}.
* The [[Zygarde Core]] and Zygarde Complete Forme were first shown in a preview for ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' at the end of ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''.
* Despite Zygarde's 10% Forme and Complete Forme not being present in the [[Generation VI]] games, they have [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] for these games in [[Pokémon Bank]] and [[Pokémon HOME]]. These entries are identical to those of the 50% Forme.

===Origin===
Zygarde's 10%, 50%, and Complete Formes may be inspired in part by the three children of {{wp|Loki}} and {{wp|Angrboða}} in {{wp|Norse mythology}}: {{wp|Fenrir}}, {{wp|Jörmungandr}}, and {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}}.

Zygarde 10% Forme may be based on the wolf Fenrir. The green leash-like object around its neck could be based on {{wp|Gleipnir}}, the rope that binds Fenrir. Its left front paw has a different color from the others, being green instead of black, which is possibly a reference to Fenrir biting off the god {{wp|Týr}}'s right hand in reprisal for being bound by him. This Forme could also draw inspiration from {{wp|Garmr}}, the watchdog that guards {{wp|Hel (location)|Helheim}}'s gate. In appearance, it resembles a {{wp|Dobermann|Doberman Pinscher}}.

Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance may be based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from Jörmungandr, a sea serpent that encircles the earth; and {{wp|Níðhöggr}}, a dragon that gnaws at the roots of {{wp|Yggdrasil}}, the world tree. Jörmungandr is said to "dwell in the world sea, encircling the Earth (Midgard)", which may allude to Zygarde's {{t|Ground}} type ("Earth") and the 50% Forme being the middle forme ("Midgard"). Its flat shape and wriggling movement may be inspired by the {{wp|tsuchinoko}}, a Japanese {{wp|yokai}}, often described as being snake-like.

According to model sheet of Zygarde Complete Forme for {{g|Sun and Moon}}, it may also form a stylized letter Z when it lifts its cape over its head to attack. This Forme of Zygarde may be based on Hel, the ruler of {{wp|Helheim}}, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. The colors on its Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the real-world {{wp|flag of France}}, the country which inspired the [[region]] of [[Kalos]]. These three colors match Kalos' pentagonal emblem that is split between three sections matching each section of Kalos' sub regions: blue on the left depicting Coastal Kalos, red on the right depicting Mountain Kalos, and white in the middle depicting Central Kalos. The blue and red colors also match the colors of {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. Design-wise, it resembles a humanoid {{wp|Mecha anime and manga|giant mecha}} despite its organic basis; its light-up technological appearance, "transforming"/"combining" gimmick, and the face-like pattern on its chest are all tropes commonly used for fictional mecha.

Mega Zygarde may be inspired by the {{Wikipedia|Yggdrasil}} tree. Its cannon might be based on either a railgun or a laser cannon. As Mega Zygarde is styled after its Complete Forme, it may also resemble a stylized Z and a mech, with its cannon posed where the "head" of the Z is placed. Similarly, many of its hexagonal patterns are also blue and red, representative of Xerneas and Yveltal, justified the X, Y and Z markings on the front of its cannon.

[[Zygarde Cell]]s and [[Zygarde Core]]s may be based on cells or other single-celled organisms, such as {{wp|slime mold}}s and members of ''{{wp|Euglena}}'', as well as {{wp|flatworm}}s (specifically {{wp|planarian}}). The hexagons within them may represent a {{wp|cell nucleus}}. The concept of the different forms of Zygarde being composed of smaller individuals useless by themselves may be based off {{wp|Colony (biology|colonial organisms}}. Zygarde's themes of the ecological balance of life may be thematically inspired by {{wp|Zygote}}s, a type of cell that forms first development stage of an animal's life span. Zygarde's [[Form|Forme Change]] from its snake-like appearance in 50% Forme into its human-like Complete Forme may be inspired by {{wp|nāga}}, a class of snake entities in South and Southeast Asian cultures that may feature human-like qualities.

====Name origin====
Zygarde begins with the letter {{wp|Z}}, following the pattern established by {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. It may also be derived from ζυγωτός ''zygōtos'' (Greek for joined) or ''{{wp|zygote}}'', ''garde'' (French for guard), and ''garðr'' (Old Norse for enclosure; realm).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ja=ジガルデ ''Zygarde''|jameaning=From ''Z'', {{tt|ζυγωτός ''zygōtos''|Greek for joined}} or ''{{wp|zygote}}'', ''{{tt|garde|French for guard}}'', and ''{{tt|garðr|Old Norse for 'enclosure, realm'}}''
|fr=Zygarde|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Zygarde|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Zygarde|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Zygarde|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=지가르데 ''Zygarde''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=基格爾德 / 基格尔德 ''Jīgé'ěrdé''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=基格爾德 ''Gēigaakyíhdāk''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|hi=ज़ाइगार्ड ''Zygarde''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|ru=Зайгард ''Zaygard''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ซีการ์ด ''Sikat''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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''Zygarde 10% Forme''
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|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|ja=ジガルデ・１０％フォルム ''Zygarde 10% Forme''
|zh_yue=基格爾德・10％形態 ''{{tt|Gēigaakyíhdāk Baakfahn jī Sahp Yìhngtaai|Zygarde・10% Form}}''
|zh_cmn=基格爾德・10％形態 / 基格爾德・10％形態 ''{{tt|Jīgé'ěrdé Bǎifēn zhī Shí Xíngtài|Zygarde・10% Form}}''
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|ko=지가르데 10%폼 ''Zygarde 10% Pom''
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|pt_br=Zygarde Forma 10%
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''Zygarde 50% Forme''
{{langtable
|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|ja=ジガルデ・５０％フォルム ''Zygarde 50% Forme''
|zh_yue=基格爾德・50％形態 ''{{tt|Gēigaakyíhdāk Baakfahn jī Nghsahp Yìhngtaai|Zygarde・50% Form}}''
|zh_cmn=基格爾德・50％形態 / 基格尔德・50％形态 ''{{tt|Jīgé'ěrdé Bǎifēn zhī Wǔshí Xíngtài|Zygarde・50% Form}}''
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|ms=Zygarde Bentuk 50%
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|pt_br=Zygarde Forma 50%
|ru=50-процентный Зайгард ''50-protsentnyy Zaygard''
|es=Zygarde al 50%
|sv=Zygarde 50% form
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|tr=Zygarde %50'lik Formu
|no=Zygarde 50% form}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:top">
''Zygarde Complete Forme''
{{langtable
|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|ja=ジガルデ・パーフェクトフォルム ''Zygarde Perfect Forme'' ジガルデ・{{tt|１００％|パーフェクト}}フォルム ''Zygarde {{tt|100%|Perfect}} Forme''
|zh_yue=基格爾德・完全體形態 ''{{tt|Gēigaakyíhdāk Yùhnchyùhntái Yìhngtaai|Zygarde・Complete Form}}''
|zh_cmn=基格爾德・完全體形態 / 基格尔德・完全体形态 ''{{tt|Jīgé'ěrdé Wánquántǐ Xíngtài||Zygarde・Complete Form}}''
|cs=Zygarde 100%
|fi=Zygarden täydellinen forme
|fr=Zygarde Forme Parfaite
|de=Optimum-Zygarde
|hi=कम्प्लीट फ़ॉर्म ''Complete Form''
|hu=Zygarde 100%
|id=Zygarde Bentuk Sempurna
|it=Zygarde Forma Perfetta
|ko=지가르데 퍼펙트폼 ''Zygarde Peopekteupom''
|ms=Zygarde Bentuk Sempurna
|pl=Zygarde Kompletna Forma
|pt_br=Zygarde Forma Completa
|ru=Полная форма Зайгарда ''Polnaya forma Zaygarda''
|sv=Zygarde fullständig form
|es=Zygarde Forma Completa
|th=ซีการ์ด ฟอร์มสมบูรณ์
|tr=Zygarde Tamamlanmış Formu
|no=Zygarde fullstendig form}}</div>
{{-}}

==Related articles==
<div style="column-count:2;">
* [[Aura trio]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Pokémon fusion]]
* [[Reassembly Unit]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]
* [[Squishy]]
* [[White Zygarde]]
* [[Z2]]
* [[Zygarde (Adventures)]]
* [[Zygarde Cell]]
* [[Zygarde Core]]
* [[Zygarde Cube]]
</div>

==References==
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

2026-01-26T04:10:59Z

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{{Infobox game
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|name=Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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|jname2=Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
|boxart=Legends Z-A EN boxart.png
|caption=English boxart of Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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|jbox=Legends Z-A JP boxart.jpg
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|jcaption2=Japanese boxart of Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
|category=Action RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[core series]]
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via [[upgrade pack]])
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=October 16, 2025
|release_date_au=October 16, 2025
|release_date_eu=October 16, 2025
|release_date_na=October 16, 2025
|release_date_hk=October 16, 2025
|release_date_tw=October 16, 2025
|release_date_kr=October 16, 2025
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
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|pegi=7
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|oflc=PG
|grac=ALL
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|staff=no
|stafflink=
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a/ja/ Pokémon.co.jp]
|website_en=[https://legends.pokemon.com Pokémon.com]}}
'''Pokémon Legends: Z-A'''{{#tag:ref|"Z-A" is pronounced as the two letters Z and A separately, according to the pronunciation of those letters in each language.<ref group="lower-alpha" name="en"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="ja"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="fr"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="de"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="it"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_la"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_eu"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="ko"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_cmn"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_yue"/>|group=note|name=pronunciation}} (Japanese: '''{{j|Pokémon LEGENDS {{ruby|Z-A|ゼットエー}}}}''' ''Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A'') is the third [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] game and the second "{{DL|Core series|Pokémon Legends}}" game, after [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day#2024|February 27th, 2024]], at 14:00 UTC, through a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2024|Pokémon Presents]]. It was released worldwide on [[Nintendo Switch]] on October 16, 2025. A [[Nintendo Switch 2]] Edition, known as '''Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition''', released at the same time as both a physical release and a downloadable [[upgrade pack]]. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features enhanced resolution and frame rates compared to the base version. All copies of the game are playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. It is the first core series game with a {{pmin|Latin America}}n Spanish translation.

The [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] was revealed during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on September 12, 2025.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game is set entirely in [[Lumiose City]], five years after the events of {{g|X and Y}}.<ref>'''NPC:''' "The incident with [[Team Flare]] five years ago sent shock waves through the whole of [[Kalos]]." (Pokémon Legends: Z-A)</ref> A large corporation called [[Quasartico Inc.]] leads an urban redevelopment plan for Lumiose City, aiming to make it a city where humans and Pokémon can live in harmony.

Six months prior to the events of the game, the first instance of [[Rogue Mega Evolution]], a phenomenon where Pokémon undergo [[Mega Evolution]] without a Trainer, occurs in Lumiose City. In the aftermath, Quasartico Inc., following words of advisement from [[AZ]], creates the [[Z-A Royale]] in order to find the strongest Mega Evolution user.

The {{player}} arrives in Lumiose City and is immediately introduced to [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]], who allows them to choose a [[first partner Pokémon]], guides them through a night of [[Z-A Royale]], and leads them to [[Hotel Z]], where the player officially becomes part of [[Team MZ]]. As the player rises through the ranks of Z-A Royale, they also are tasked with dealing with the instances of Rogue Mega Evolutions popping all throughout Lumiose City.

After the player and Urbain/Taunie reach Rank A, Team MZ attempts to quell [[Ange]], a special device built by AZ 2,000 years ago inside of [[Prism Tower]], which was improperly activated due to the previous usage of the [[ultimate weapon]]. Urbain/Taunie Mega Evolves {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} [[AZ's Floette|Floette]] in order to control Ange, but this works only momentarily, as the device turns into Hyperrogue Ange Floette, destroying Prism Tower in the process. The player, assisted by other Trainers they met in the Z-A Royale and {{p|Zygarde}} {{form|Zygarde|Complete Form}}, finally stop Ange, protecting Lumiose City from the threat of Rogue Mega Evolution.

After the credits, AZ is revealed to have died moments after Ange had been stopped. Quasartico Inc. carries out the combined wishes of the player and Urbain/Taunie, which also had been asked by AZ, and allow for the Z-A Royale to exist indefinitely through the [[Z-A Royale|Infinite Z-A Royale]]. The player works out with [[Mable]] and [[Team Flare Nouveau]] in order to track down and catch {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, which were attracted to Lumiose City by Ange, and then is recognized as worthy by Zygarde, who allows them to catch it. After Urbain/Taunie becomes the CEO of Quasartico Inc., they {{pkmn2|gift}} Eternal Flower Floette to the player.
{{endspoilers}}


==Features==
===Battle mechanics===
{{main|Pokémon battle (Legends: Z-A)}}
Unlike other core series games, which use a turn-based battle system, Pokémon Legends: Z-A uses a real-time combat system where Trainers and their Pokémon can move around a 3D space which adapts various gameplay features from {{g|UNITE}}.

The similar features presented here along with new mechanics include precise timing of when to swap out Pokémon or use their [[move]]s, moves hitting specific areas of the field, and a [[cooldown]] feature in place of [[PP]], with a different length of time for each move. The moves now use precise button commands with the A, B, X, or Y buttons when locked on to a target, which can be customized.

[[Status move]]s that affects stats are now only limited to a one level change and will wear off after a short time, which the aura that it represents disappearing once the time limit is reached.

Unlike in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, [[held item]]s, including {{Berries}}, are present in the game.

===Catching Pokémon===
[[Wild Pokémon]] can be encountered throughout Lumiose City. Many of them appear in "wild zones", areas of the city specifically designated as places for Pokémon to live. Similar to {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, players can attempt to catch Pokémon without having to {{pkmn|battle}} them, though battling them and lowering their HP will improve the odds of a successful catch.

A new mechanic is featured where if the wild Pokémon runs out of HP, it will become briefly stunned, allowing the player a few seconds to catch it before it vanishes. If the catch fails, the wild Pokémon will vanish.

===Friend===
Either [[Urbain]] or [[Taunie]] will appear as the player's [[friend]] depending on the [[Gender|appearance]] chosen for the [[player character]] at the beginning of the game. Players with a {{ga|Paxton|male appearance}} will meet Taunie, while players with a {{ga|Harmony|female appearance}} will meet Urbain. The player's friend works at [[Hotel Z]], where they support the hotel's owner, [[AZ]].

The game features {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Totodile}} as [[first partner Pokémon]]. The player's friend will use both of the Pokémon that the player did not choose as their first partner.

Later in the story, Taunie/Urbain will invite the player to join [[Team MZ]], who aim to protect Lumiose City and have been tasked with battling the Rogue [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon running wild around the city.

===Rogue Mega Evolutions===
{{main|Rogue Mega Evolution}}
The battles against the [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]s use a similar system as the [[noble Pokémon]] battles from {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The player has to dodge attacks from Rogue Mega Evolution Pokémon in real time and launch attacks to deplete the Rogue Mega Evolution Pokémon's health bar and cause them to drop orbs of Mega Power. Gathering Mega Power will fill its meter and allow the player to induce Mega Evolution on their own Pokémon. The meter will then slowly drain, but the player is able to gather more Mega Power to keep the meter from draining; the meter will enter a cooldown mode once it has been drained.

===Z-A Royale===
The [[Z-A Royale]] is a competition held at night in Lumiose City in [[Battle zone (Lumiose City)|battle zones]]. Participating Pokémon Trainers start at Rank Z, and can rank up by defeating other Trainers in promotion matches to progress to Rank A. It is said that Trainers who reach Rank A may have one wish granted.

===New Pokémon and forms===
[[Eternal Flower Floette]] is available for the first time after being introduced 12 years ago in [[Pokémon X and Y]].
<gallery>
0670Floette-Eternal.png|{{p|Floette|Eternal Flower Floette}}
</gallery>

===New Mega Evolutions===
Twenty six Pokémon received 26 new [[Mega Evolution]]s and 26 [[Mega Stone]]s were added into Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

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| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #003
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0154
! {{MSP/ZA|0154|Meganium|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Meganium|Mega Meganium}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Fairy}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Meganiumite ZA Sprite.png|link=Meganiumite|Meganiumite|36px]] [[Meganiumite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #006
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0500
! {{MSP/ZA|0500|Emboar|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Emboar|Mega Emboar}}
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Emboarite ZA Sprite.png|link=Emboarite|Emboarite|36px]] [[Emboarite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #009
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0160
! {{MSP/ZA|0160|Feraligatr|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Feraligatr|Mega Feraligatr}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Feraligite ZA Sprite.png|link=Feraligite|Feraligite|36px]] [[Feraligite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #035
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0689
! {{MSP/ZA|0689|Barbaracle|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Barbaracle|Mega Barbaracle}}
{{typetable|Rock}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Barbaracite ZA Sprite.png|link=Barbaracite|Barbaracite|36px]] [[Barbaracite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #037
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0121
! {{MSP/ZA|0121|Starmie|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Starmie|Mega Starmie}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Starminite ZA Sprite.png|link=Starminite|Starminite|36px]] [[Starminite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #039
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0670
! {{MSP/ZA|0670|Floette|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Floette|Mega Floette}}
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Floettite ZA Sprite.png|link=Floettite|Floettite|36px]] [[Floettite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #046
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0668
! {{MSP/ZA|0668|Pyroar|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Pyroar|Mega Pyroar}}
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Normal}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Pyroarite ZA Sprite.png|link=Pyroarite|Pyroarite|36px]] [[Pyroarite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #057
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0036
! {{MSP/ZA|0036|Clefable|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Clefable|Mega Clefable}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Clefablite ZA Sprite.png|link=Clefablite|Clefablite|36px]] [[Clefablite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #070
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0545
! {{MSP/ZA|0545|Scolipede|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Scolipede|Mega Scolipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Poison}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Scolipite ZA Sprite.png|link=Scolipite|Scolipite|36px]] [[Scolipite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #076
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0071
! {{MSP/ZA|0071|Victreebel|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Victreebel|Mega Victreebel}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Poison}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Victreebelite ZA Sprite.png|link=Victreebelite|Victreebelite|36px]] [[Victreebelite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #121
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0530
! {{MSP/ZA|0530|Excadrill|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Excadrill|Mega Excadrill}}
{{typetable|Ground}}{{typetable|Steel}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Excadrite ZA Sprite.png|link=Excadrite|Excadrite|36px]] [[Excadrite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #144
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0604
! {{MSP/ZA|0604|Eelektross|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Eelektross|Mega Eelektross}}
{{typetable|Electric|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Eelektrossite ZA Sprite.png|link=Eelektrossite|Eelektrossite|36px]] [[Eelektrossite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #147
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0149
! {{MSP/ZA|0149|Dragonite|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Dragonite|Mega Dragonite}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Dragoninite ZA Sprite.png|link=Dragoninite|Dragoninite|36px]] [[Dragoninite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #160
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0687
! {{MSP/ZA|0687|Malamar|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Malamar|Mega Malamar}}
{{typetable|Dark}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Malamarite ZA Sprite.png|link=Malamarite|Malamarite|36px]] [[Malamarite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #162
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0691
! {{MSP/ZA|0691|Dragalge|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Dragalge|Mega Dragalge}}
{{typetable|Poison}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Dragalgite ZA Sprite.png|link=Dragalgite|Dragalgite|36px]] [[Dragalgite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #171
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0478
! {{MSP/ZA|0478|Froslass|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Froslass|Mega Froslass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Froslassite ZA Sprite.png|link=Froslassite|Froslassite|36px]] [[Froslassite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #181
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0701
! {{MSP/ZA|0701|Hawlucha|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Hawlucha|Mega Hawlucha}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Hawluchanite ZA Sprite.png|link=Hawluchanite|Hawluchanite|36px]] [[Hawluchanite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #185
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0560
! {{MSP/ZA|0560|Scrafty|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Scrafty|Mega Scrafty}}
{{typetable|Dark}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Scraftinite ZA Sprite.png|link=Scraftinite|Scraftinite|36px]] [[Scraftinite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #191
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0609
! {{MSP/ZA|0609|Chandelure|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Chandelure|Mega Chandelure}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}{{typetable|Fire}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Chandelurite ZA Sprite.png|link=Chandelurite|Chandelurite|36px]] [[Chandelurite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #211
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0658
! {{MSP/ZA|0658|Greninja|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Greninja|Mega Greninja}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Dark}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Greninjite ZA Sprite.png|link=Greninjite|Greninjite|36px]] [[Greninjite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #212
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0870
! {{MSP/ZA|0870|Falinks|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Falinks|Mega Falinks}}
{{typetable|Fighting|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Falinksite ZA Sprite.png|link=Falinksite|Falinksite|36px]] [[Falinksite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #215
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0652
! {{MSP/ZA|0652|Chesnaught|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Chesnaught|Mega Chesnaught}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Chesnaughtite ZA Sprite.png|link=Chesnaughtite|Chesnaughtite|36px]] [[Chesnaughtite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #216
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0227
! {{MSP/ZA|0227|Skarmory|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Skarmory|Mega Skarmory}}
{{typetable|Steel}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Skarmorite ZA Sprite.png|link=Skarmorite|Skarmorite|36px]] [[Skarmorite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #219
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0655
! {{MSP/ZA|0655|Delphox|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Delphox|Mega Delphox}}
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Delphoxite ZA Sprite.png|link=Delphoxite|Delphoxite|36px]] [[Delphoxite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #224
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0780
! {{MSP/ZA|0780|Drampa|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Drampa|Mega Drampa}}
{{typetable|Normal}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Drampanite ZA Sprite.png|link=Drampanite|Drampanite|36px]] [[Drampanite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #230
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0718
! {{MSP/ZA|0718|Zygarde|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Zygarde|Mega Zygarde}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}{{typetable|Ground}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Zygardite ZA Sprite.png|link=Zygardite|Zygardite|36px]] [[Zygardite]]
|}

===Pokémon mechanics===
[[Mega Evolution]] returns for the first time in a [[core series]] game since {{LGPE}}.

{{pkmn2|Wild}} [[alpha Pokémon]] make their return from {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, behaving and looking similarly to as they did in that game.

{{Abilities}}, {{pkmn|breeding}}, and {{pkmn|Egg}}s are not available in this game.

===Connectivity===
The game is planned to receive [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility at some point in 2026. However, Pokémon caught or transferred to Pokémon Legends: Z-A cannot be sent to previous Nintendo Switch titles. Similar to previous Pokémon titles on the Nintendo Switch, only Pokémon available in this game can be transferred into it.

==Reception==
The game sold 5.80 million copies in its launch week.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-legends-z-a-has-super-effective-start-already-selling-5-8-million-copies/1100-6535676/ Pokemon Legends: Z-A Has Super-Effective Start, Already Selling 5.8 Million Copies - GameSpot]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Legends: Z-A}}

==Version history==
The game file size for the download version is dependent on the system that the game is downloaded on, irrespective of the edition owned. In other words, downloading the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of the game on a [[Nintendo Switch 2]] will still consume the same amount of storage space as the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack only consumes approximately 3 MB of additional space.<ref name="Nintendo eShop AU">https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/aocs/70050000058351</ref>

{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color}}; border:3px solid #{{Legends Z-A color dark}}"
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Version
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Release date
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Game file size
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Official note
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|More information
|-
|1.0.0
|Original release
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|N/A
|Initial release. This version is officially playable using a physical Game Card in a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
|-
|1.0.1
|October 9, 2025
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|Added data required to use online features.
|Initial version when downloading from Nintendo eShop.
|-
|1.0.2
|November 5, 2025
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''Fixes Applied for the Following Issues'''
* If your Pokémon Boxes became full before the first Rogue Mega Evolution battle and the Boxes menu had not been opened at any point prior to being filled, Pokémon catch attempts would always fail. Additionally, if a side mission that allows you to receive Pokémon was attempted under these conditions, the mission would be completed without granting the Pokémon.
* In certain side missions, if the time of day switched between daytime and nighttime at the exact moment that a move hit its target, it became impossible to hit the target afterward, rendering the side mission incapable of being progressed further.
* In Trainer battles, if the opposing Trainer switched Pokémon and the player simultaneously activated Mega Evolution, the game may have become unplayable because the opposing Trainer failed to send out a new Pokémon.
* Other minor issues have also been fixed.

'''Ranked Battles Balance Adjustments'''
* To prevent points from decreasing based on match outcomes, points awarded according to ranking have been adjusted.
* Battle rewards have been partially increased and added to the rewards received after each match.
|
|-
|1.0.3
|November 27, 2025
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''Fix Applied for the Following Confirmed Issue:'''
* Players were unable to claim the Mega Stone reward in Ranked Battles Season 2, even after reaching the rank required to receive it.

'''For Players Who Were Unable to Receive the Season 2 Mega Stone Reward'''
* Players affected by this issue will be able to claim the rewards by accessing the Ranked Battle screen after the update is released.
|
|-
|2.0.0
|December 10, 2025
|{{tt|6.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|11.2 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''DLC contents added'''
* Players who purchased the DLC will now be able to enjoy adventures in the Mega Dimension

'''Additional Pokémon'''
* For Trainers who have not purchased Mega Dimension, additional Pokémon may appear via local or online communication modes.

Several unspecified issues have been fixed.
|
|-
|2.0.1
|January 21, 2026
|{{tt|6.1 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|11.3 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''Adjustments Applied for Obtaining Items:'''
* When purchasing Berries from a food stall, you can now purchase multiple Berries at once.
* After beginning the story of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC, you will be able purchase Berries from the clerk at Nouveau Café’s Truck No. 3.
* The maximum number of Mega Shards you can carry has been increased from 999 to 9,999.

'''Fixes Applied for the Following Confirmed Issues Related to Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Content:'''
* When using moves in certain pockets of hyperspace, Pokémon may sometimes have faced a different direction from the intended target.
* There were cases in which the weather remained sunny and did not change.
* Shiny Pokémon obtained prior to the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension may not have been registered to the Mega Evolution Pokédex, even if their Mega Stones were obtained after becoming available in the DLC.
* During missions, images from unrelated scenes may occasionally have been displayed.
* Players may not have been able to complete side mission 188 “Start Special Scanning!” even after earning the maximum number of survey points. (Players who are already experiencing this issue should be able to progress after entering and exiting hyperspace.)
|
|}

If the physical Nintendo Switch version is played on a Nintendo Switch 2, then the patch downloads will also contain the data for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack, resulting in extra data being downloaded. If the physical Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is inserted into the Switch 2 console instead, then the Upgrade Pack contents will not be downloaded.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo.png|English, Japanese, and Korean logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo FR.png|French logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo DE.png|German logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo IT.png|Italian logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo ES.png|Spanish logo
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* This is the first core series game:
** To be rated E10+ by the {{wp|Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB}}.
** To use real-time combat.
** To include letters from the Latin alphabet in its official Chinese name, as {{g|X and Y}} were never officially translated to Chinese.
** To have its [[Mega Dimension|DLC]] be revealed before the release of the base game and also the first instance of [[core series]] DLC releasing in the same calendar year as the base game.
** In which there is no way for the player to travel directly across water, such as {{m|Surf}} or [[Poké Ride]].
** In which the main [[rival]] gets both [[first partner Pokémon]] that the player does not pick.
** Released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] family of systems to not give or get a [[save data bonus]].
** In which a Pokémon can legitimately exceed [[level]] 100.
** In which {{p|Mewtwo}} is present without {{p|Mew}}.
** In which [[weather]] is a mechanic, but no weather-setting move is available.
*** It also is the first core series game to only feature one weather condition in battle, namely [[rain]].
**To completely exclude the [[Psyduck (Pokémon)|Psyduck]] evolutionary family.
* This is the first original core series game since {{B2W2}} to not introduce any new Pokémon species at the time of its release, and the second overall.
* This is the first Pokémon game to receive an [[upgrade pack]] and accompanying [[Nintendo Switch 2]] Edition.
* All Pokémon introduced in [[Generation VI]] are in the base game of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. No new Pokémon introduced in [[Generation IX]] appear in the game until the release of the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC.
* With the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, every Pokémon from the [[National Pokédex]] is present in at least one of the Nintendo Switch core series games.
** Before this game, the {{p|Patrat}} [[evolution]]ary line, the [[elemental monkeys]], and {{p|Furfrou}} were the only remaining Pokémon to have not been present in a Nintendo Switch core series game.
** Despite this, the National Pokédex in [[Pokémon HOME]] still cannot be completed using the Nintendo Switch games alone, since {{p|Spinda}} cannot be moved in or out of {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} due to the [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Spinda spot pattern glitches|spot pattern glitches]] and therefore has to be [[transfer]]red from [[Pokémon Bank]].

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chyùhnsyut Z-A}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_yue"/>
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_cmn"/> {{tt|宝可梦传说 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}}
|fr=Légendes Pokémon : Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="fr"/>
|de=Pokémon-Legenden: Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="de"/>
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}}

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>
===Subnotes===
<references group="lower-alpha">
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="en">"Z-A" is pronounced in English as /zi eɪ/ in the [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|February 27, 2025 Pokémon Presents]], the April 2, 2025 [[Nintendo Direct]], and other trailers. The same American English voice-over is used in UK English and Asian English videos, pronouncing the letter Z as ''zee'' /zi/, even though it would normally be pronounced as ''zed'' /zɛd/ in those regions. According to a social media post by Pokémon UK on [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonUKGB/posts/uk-trainers-remembering-how-to-pronounce-the-z-in-pok%C3%A9mon-legends-z-a/1307415631424346/ Facebook], [https://x.com/PokemonNewsUK/status/1994067210763956470 X (formerly Twitter)], [https://www.instagram.com/p/DRkKpqyEu5y/ Instagram], and [https://www.threads.com/@pokemonnewsuk/post/DRkKp3rgNgr Threads], the Z in Pokémon Legends: Z-A is pronounced in the UK as ''zee'' /zi/. The American English pronunciation is also used in trailers in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXmot1Nlr8w&t=12s Dutch], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqmhpP84r3g Brazilian Portuguese], and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7b0-3_wmEY&t=12s European Portuguese], despite the names of these letters being different in these languages.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ja">"Z-A" is pronounced in Japanese as ゼットエー ''zetto ē''.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="fr">"Z-A" is pronounced in French as ''zède a'' /zɛd a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5IXwg2PO8A&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="de">"Z-A" is pronounced in German as ''Zett A'' /tsɛt a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRUXkaqwZDg&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="it">"Z-A" is pronounced in Italian as ''zeta a'' /dzɛta a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVlK4Ha5SWg&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_la">"Z-A" is pronounced in Latin American Spanish as ''zeta a'' /seta a/ in the [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|February 27, 2025 Pokémon Presents]] and in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38gcYRKEPRY&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_eu">"Z-A" is pronounced in European Spanish as ''zeta a'' /θeta a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3_IusAjiDw&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ko">"Z-A" is pronounced in Korean as 제트에이 ''jeteu ei''.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_cmn">"Z-A" is pronounced in Mandarin as /zi eɪ/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAV8d96b9TM&t=23s commercial] released on October 31, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_yue">"Z-A" is pronounced in Cantonese as /sɛːt ei/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF5uMVTj6MA&t=23s commercial] released on October 31, 2025.</ref>
</references>

==References==
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==Related articles==
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[[de:Pokémon-Legenden: Z-A]]
[[es:Leyendas Pokémon: Z-A]]
[[fr:Légendes Pokémon : Z-A]]
[[it:Leggende Pokémon: Z-A]]
[[ja:Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A]]
[[zh:宝可梦传说 Z-A]]

Ange

2026-01-17T21:09:14Z

Scarftail: /* Trivia */

{{spoilers}}
[[File:Prism Tower Ange ZA.png|thumb|right|250px|Ange, embedded into the [[Prism Tower]]]]
'''Ange''' (Japanese: '''アンジュ''' ''Ange'') is a machine created by [[AZ]] 2,000 years prior to the events of {{g|X and Y}}, situated in what would become [[Prism Tower]] in [[Lumiose City]]. It is the counterpart to the [[ultimate weapon]]. Its existence is revealed in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, serving a crucial role in the game's main storyline.

==History==
===Background===
[[File:Ange control center AZ ZA.png|thumb|right|250px|The control center of Ange]]
2,000 years prior to the events of {{g|X and Y}}, during [[AZ]]'s aimless wandering, a man of great power asked for his help with a way to protect [[Kalos]]. Instead of making another device that would take from others like the [[ultimate weapon]], he decided to build one that would use the eternal life he had bestowed on his {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} [[AZ's Floette|Floette]]. The device is christened "Ange", and it is embedded into [[Prism Tower]]. He had planned to use it after reuniting with Floette, but that day did not come to pass as they were living in a time of peace.

===Pokémon X and Y===
Five years prior to {{g|Legends: Z-A}} and during the events of {{g|X and Y}}, [[Lysandre]] sought to activate both Ange and the ultimate weapon at the same time. However, the activation of Ange required Eternal Flower Floette, which Lysandre couldn't find, and thus he settled for activating only the ultimate weapon. After the ultimate weapon was reactivated, the shock caused Ange to reawaken as well, unleashing its Mega Power and causing the phenomenon of [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] and the appearance of [[Mega Crystal]]s across [[Lumiose City]].

===Pokémon Legends: Z-A===
Fearing the inevitable reactivation of Ange, AZ approached [[Quasartico Inc.]] three years after the re-firing of the ultimate weapon with a warning. Quasartico Inc. itself would soon establish the [[Z-A Royale]] as a ploy to help AZ find the strongest [[Mega Evolution]] user in the city. Conversations with AZ and Lysandre, now known as "L", revealed that the only way to stop Ange is to have a [[Pokémon Trainer]] Mega Evolve AZ's Floette. L also mentioned that the player would need {{p|Zygarde}}, who had tasked him with helping it regain its full power and find a Trainer worthy of it.

As revealed in [[Mega Dimension]], at some point after Prism Tower was closed down by [[Quasartico Inc.]], a {{p|Darkrai}} wandered into Lumiose and settled on top of Prism Tower to stay away from everyone down below. As a result, however, it got exposed to all the [[Mega Power]] leaking from Ange, causing its nightmare powers to be enhanced and go out of control. This created a [[dimension]] composed of the subconcious thoughts and memories of the people and Pokémon of Lumiose, which came to be known as [[Hyperspace Lumiose]].

At the climax of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] manage to reach the control panel of Ange with Mega Floette and have her absorb the Mega Power emanating from the tower. However, instead of shutting down, Ange instead goes fully rogue, absorbing Mega Floette's power and turning into Hyperrogue Ange Floette, unleashing gigantic flowers and roots all over the city and causing many wild {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to undergo Rogue Mega Evolution. The player, with the help of everyone in the city, reaches Zygarde and earns its trust, and they and Zygarde work together to defeat Hyperrogue Ange Floette. After its defeat, Hyperrogue Ange Floette unleashes a powered up {{M|Light of Ruin}} on [[Lumiose City]], necessitating the player to Mega Evolve Zygarde into Mega Zygarde and have it unleash its {{m|Nihil Light}} [[move]], releasing AZ's Floette from Ange's influence and eliminating Ange for good. The destruction of the machine summons {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} to Lumiose City, attracted by the machine's released life energy.

====[[Mega Dimension]]====
Spatial distortions leading to [[Hyperspace Lumiose]] started appearing all over the real Lumiose, threatening to merge and swallow the entire city.

==Abilities==
Ange is powered up by [[AZ]]'s {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} [[AZ's Floette| Floette]]. Both the strongest [[Mega Evolution]] user and AZ's Mega Floette are necessary to control it using the control panel at the top of [[Prism Tower]].

By using the [[Mega Power]] contained within, it is capable of granting eternal life to living beings. While the machine is intended to be activated using Mega Floette, it can also be unintentionally activated on its own when sensing danger, such as the shock of the ultimate weapon's activation in [[Pokémon X and Y]]. Its Mega Power can attract [[wild Pokémon]] to [[Lumiose City]], notably the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{P|Xerneas}} and {{P|Yveltal}}. It can also induce [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] on wild Pokémon and cause [[Mega Crystal]]s to form across the city. When the machine is fully activated, Ange will reveal its true form, Ange Floette. However, if the activation fails and Mega Floette loses control of the machine, she will be absorbed into Ange and both will become Hyperrogue Ange Floette, a state similar to Rogue Mega Evolution, where it'll gain the ability of using Floette's moves (particularly {{M|Light of Ruin}}), control gigantic roots and even giant versions of Floette's Eternal Flowers, which also can also use Floette's moves.

==Hyperrogue Ange Floette==
[[File:Hyperrogue Ange Floette.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Hyperrogue Ange Floette's head]]
'''Hyperrogue Ange Floette''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|超大暴走アンジュフラエッテ|Chōdai-bōsō Anju Furaette}}''' ''Extremely Rampant Ange Floette'') is a related transformation of [[AZ]]'s [[AZ's Floette|Floette]] caused by Ange. It fights similarly to [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}; the main difference is that Ange itself has gone rogue due to excessive Mega Energy instead. Unique to this fight is that the player is facing Hyperrogue Ange Floette with the aid of {{p|Zygarde}} {{form|Zygarde|Complete Forme}}. The fight is a scripted encounter where the player deals damage to Red and Blue Eternal Flower opponents and then Zygarde attacks with either of its [[signature move]]s three times before ending the fight with {{m|Core Enforcer}}.

Hyperrogue Ange Floette cannot be directly damaged by the player. Zygarde will distract the black flower high in the sky above, while the player battles it on the ground to create an opening for Zygarde to launch an attack. The creature battles the player using a Blue Eternal Flower and Red Eternal Flower that are [[Type#Typeless|typeless]], and resistant to all regular attacks, but are vulnerable to [[Plus Move]]s.

The flowers can use one of several attacks, and will prioritise targeting the player themselves over their Pokémon:
* A lashing attack that can only be performed on targets within close-range.
* A repeated pulse of projectiles that travel in one direction.
* A shockwave that damages anyone within a small area of effect.
* A powerful, continuous stream of energy that is beamed at long-range in one direction, dealing very heavy damage to anyone struck by it.
* A toxic aura that damages anyone within it.
* Pools of electrified terrain, which are telegraphed with purple sparks appearing on the ground before becoming electrified.

Defeating a flower will deal a small portion of damage to Hypperogue Ange Floette. After defeating both flowers, the player will switch to Zygarde in the sky, who is able to use {{m|Thousand Arrows}}, {{m|Thousand Waves}}, or {{m|Land's Wrath}} to strike the black flower. Regardless of which move is used, Zygarde will deal a large portion of damage to Hyperrogue Ange Floette. The player will then switch back to the [[player character]] on the ground, who will need to defeat the flowers again in order to create an opening for Zygarde to attack once again.

After the first phase, the black flower will use {{m|Light of Ruin}}, and Zygarde will create a green barrier that the player must quickly move under for protection. Occasionally, the flowers will submerge into the ground, singnaling that the black flower is about to use this attack again. Once Hyperrogue Ange Floette reaches low [[HP]], the player switches back to Zygarde, who must attack the black flower using [[Core Enforcer]] to defeat the entity.

Following this, Hyperrogue Ange Floette will make a final, desperate attempt to destroy Lumiose City using Light of Ruin. The [[pebble]] in the player's [[bag|satchel]] will start reacting, and they will be prompted to select it, turning it into a [[Zygardite]] which is subsequently used to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] Zygarde. As Mega Zygarde, the player must use one final move, {{m|Nihil Light}} to stop the attack and destroy the machine once and for all. Unlike Rogue Mega Evolutions, Hyperrogue Ange Floette cannot be refought post-game, and is fought only once in the finale of the main story.

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| rowspan=3 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 37 "''Operation Protect Lumiose''"
| rowspan=3 | [[Centrico Plaza]]
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| Hyperrogue Ange Floette
| rowspan=3 style="text-align: left; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Menu ZA 0718-Complete.png|20px]] {{p|Zygarde}}
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| [[File:Menu ZA 9999-Blue.png|64px]]
| Blue Eternal Flower
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| [[File:Menu ZA 9999-Red.png|64px]]
| Red Eternal Flower
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==Gallery==
===Sprites and models===
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==Trivia==
* The physical design of Ange heavily resembles that of the [[ultimate weapon]], with both being based on {{p|Floette}}'s Eternal Flower as they were both built by [[AZ]].
* Ange's ability to grant eternal life is reflected by {{p|Xerneas}}, as both have the power to give. This is contrasted by the ultimate weapon and {{p|Yveltal}}, which both have the power to take.
** The blue and red coloration of the Eternal Flowers the player must battle on the ground are reminiscent of Xerneas and Yveltal's respective colors.
* Although it is not an actual {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, Hyperrogue Ange Floette is technically an object coded to function similarly to a Pokémon. Internally, it is identified as <code>pokemon_last</code>.
* Ange marks the second time in the [[core series]] that an enemy combatant battled by the player's Pokémon is not a Pokémon itself, the first being [[Pokéstar Studios opponents]] in {{B2W2}}. It is the sixth time in the series as a whole, after [[Dark Rust]], the [[Bittercold]], the [[Void Shadows]], and [[Dark Matter]] in [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]].
* Hyperrogue Ange Floette bears a number of similarities to the [[Giant Rock]] featured in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. Both are artificial constructs that absorb a Pokémon and take on aspects of its physical appearance, are capable of unleashing giant roots and firing powerful lasers, and are both ultimately destroyed by Zygarde.
* Hyperrogue Ange Floette is the only boss that can't be rematched as a [[Quasartico Inc. (building)|simulation]].

==Names==
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Ange''
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|-
! style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アンジュ ''Ange''
| From ''ange'' (French for "angel")
|-
| English, German, French, Italian, European and Latin American Spanish
| Ange
| From its Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 앙쥬 ''Ange''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 昂主 ''Ángzhǔ'' / ''Ngòhngjyú''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 昂主 ''Ángzhǔ''
|}
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''Hyperrogue Ange Floette''
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|zh_yue=超激失控昂主花葉蒂 ''Chīu Gīk Sāthung Ngòhngjyú Fāyihpdai''
|zh_cmn=超激失控昂主花葉蒂 / 超激失控昂主花叶蒂 ''Chāo Jī Shīkòng Ángzhǔ Huāyèdì''
|fr=Ange Floette Ferox Suprême
|de=Maximanie-Ange-Floette
|it=Floette Ange Ferox Maximus
|ko=초폭주 앙쥬 플라엣테 ''Cho Pokju Ange Fla'ette''
|es_la=Floette Ange Descontrolado
|es_eu=Floette Ange Descontrolado
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==Related articles==
* [[AZ's Floette]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Ultimate weapon]]
{{Mega Evolution}}

[[Category:Non-Pokémon creatures]]
[[Category:Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

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Pokémon Yellow Version

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'''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター　ピカチュウ}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Pikachu''), often known as '''Pokémon Yellow Version''', is the third Pokémon game for [[Game Boy]] released worldwide, as a [[core series|solitary version]] of {{g|Red and Blue Versions}}. In Japan, the game was the fourth Pokémon game released, as a second solitary version of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. Unlike other games, Pokémon Yellow was inspired by {{aniseries|PTS}}.

Similar to Red and Blue, Yellow arrived towards the end of the Game Boy's lifespan. It managed, though, to receive the title of second best-selling non-bundled game for its console, losing only to its predecessors.

The game was available on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] between the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]] on [[Pokémon Day#2016|February 27, 2016]] and the discontinuation of the 3DS Nintendo eShop on March 27, 2023.

[[Generation VII]] [[remakes]], titled {{LGPE}}, were released worldwide for the [[Nintendo Switch]] in November 2018, in celebration of Yellow's 20th anniversary in Japan.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The plot of Yellow is very similar to that of the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}} and {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}} as well as of the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}: the {{player}} (canonically known as {{ga|Red}}) begins his game in [[Pallet Town]], a small town in the [[Kanto]] region, on the same day as his former best friend and now {{ga|Blue|rival}}.

While looking for [[Professor Oak]] who had called both of them to his laboratory, the player tries to leave town, only for Oak to catch up to him two steps into {{rt|1|Kanto}}'s grassy path. Warning the player about the dangers of walking in [[tall grass]] without a Pokémon, Oak himself encounters a wild {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} and manages to catch it, before leading the player to his laboratory, where he allows the player to take the single {{i|Poké Ball}} containing an {{p|Eevee}} from the desk near him. The [[rival]] quickly gets jealous, shoves the player out of his way and takes the Pokémon for himself. With no other options, Oak gives player the freshly caught Pikachu, after which the rival challenges the player to a {{pkmn|battle}}.

After the battle, Oak allows the two new Trainers to leave for their {{pkmn|journey}} across [[Kanto]]. Right after the rival leaves, the player's Pikachu breaks out of his Poké Ball and [[Walking Pokémon|starts following the player on foot]]. Stopping in [[Viridian City]]'s [[Poké Mart]], the player will find that a [[Parcel|package]] has come in for the professor, and the clerk asks that it be delivered to him. After this has been completed the professor gives one [[Pokédex]] to the player and one to the rival, and sends them on their way. Viridian City has a Gym; however, it is locked.

From here, the player has his first encounter with other Trainers, on {{rt|2|Kanto}} and in [[Viridian Forest]], and his first encounter with a [[Gym Leader]]: [[Brock]] the {{type|Rock}} Gym Leader of [[Pewter City]]. After his defeat, journeying along {{rt|3|Kanto}} and through [[Mt. Moon]] brings the player face to face with the regional [[villainous team]], [[Team Rocket]], who are attempting to extract rare [[Fossil]]s from the cave. Their defeat allows the player to continue through the cave and obtain the [[Dome Fossil]] or [[Helix Fossil]] which can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}. Before the player leaves the cave, he is ambushed by two Team Rocket grunts (unnamed in this game but known as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}), who try to take the fossil back. Continuing onto {{rt|4|Kanto}}, the player finds himself in [[Cerulean City]], where another [[Gym]] is. This one, however, is run by [[Misty]], and specializes in {{type|Water}} Pokémon. To the north, as well, there are two [[route]]s leading up to [[Bill]]'s cottage. On the way, the player is confronted with a trainer who tries to persuade him to join [[Team Rocket]]. When the player reaches [[Bill]]'s cottage and frees him of his transformation into a Pokémon, he will give the player a ticket for the [[S.S. Anne]], a luxury ship moored in {{DL|Vermilion City|Port|Vermilion Harbor}} and filled with Trainers. Taking a shortcut through a house burglarized by Team Rocket, the player finally arrives at {{rt|5|Kanto}}.

After traveling down Routes 5 and {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, using the {{OBP|Underground Path|Kanto Routes 5–6}} to bypass [[Saffron City]], the player finally arrives in {{ci|Vermilion}}. This city is home to another Pokémon Gym; however, the way to it is blocked by a small tree. The only thing to do is to show the ticket to the {{tc|Sailor}} guarding the harbor, allowing entry into the S.S. Anne. It is here, after assisting the captain with his seasickness, that the player will obtain the first of the five [[HM|Hidden Machines]] available in the game, containing {{m|Cut}}. With this, and the {{Badge|Cascade}}, the tree blocking the way to Vermilion Gym can be easily cut through, and [[Lt. Surge]], a Gym Leader specializing in {{type|Electric}}s, can be challenged. From here, {{rt|11|Kanto}} beckons, as does [[Diglett's Cave]], through which is the only way to get back to {{rt|2|Kanto}}, and a second HM, containing {{m|Flash}} held by one of [[Professor Oak]]'s aides on {{rt|2|Kanto}}. The player takes a brief detour to Pewter City's museum's back entrance which was previously blocked due to a Cut-able tree, which can now easily be bypassed. The player obtains the [[Old Amber]] in the museum. Heading back to Diglett's Cave, and to Vermilion, the player must go to Cerulean and to the east, onto {{rt|9|Kanto}} and towards the [[Rock Tunnel]].

Rock Tunnel, a still undeveloped natural tunnel between the sections of {{rt|10|Kanto}}, is pitch black inside; for this reason, {{m|Flash}} is recommended, but not required, for navigation of it. Finally reaching [[Lavender Town]], the only town in Kanto without a Pokémon Gym besides Pallet, there is not much to do; the local [[Pokémon Tower]] is haunted. From here, {{rt|8|Kanto}} leads to Saffron City, but it again must be bypassed by way of another {{OBP|Underground Path|Kanto Routes 7–8}}, which has its other entrance on {{rt|7|Kanto}}, on the west side of Saffron. [[Celadon City]], the home of the fourth Gym which specializes in {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, is just a short walk further. Like the Vermilion Gym, the Celadon Gym also has a small tree blocking the way to its entrance, and an old man outside.

The [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]] in Celadon is not what it appears to be. In fact, the Game Corner itself is merely the above-ground portion of a sprawling underground complex: the [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]]. The player runs into Jessie and James for a second time and then meets the Team Rocket boss, Giovanni, who after his defeat flees, leaving behind a Silph Scope. A Silph Scope is required to fully navigate the Pokémon Tower inside of Lavender Town that the player encountered earlier.

After this, the Pokémon Tower can be navigated, and the ghosts haunting it are revealed to be {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}}. In front of the stairs to the final floor, blocking the way, is also a final spirit, that of a deceased {{p|Marowak}} that was killed by Team Rocket when they captured her child. Making it all the way to the top reveals [[Mr. Fuji]] held hostage by Jessie and James, who will leave when they are defeated. Fuji gives away the [[Poké Flute]], and with that, the {{p|Snorlax}} blocking {{rt|11|Kanto}} and {{rt|16|Kanto}} can finally be moved away. Another HM, containing {{m|Fly}}, can be obtained easily by cutting away a tree blocking the northern section of Route 16.

Now the player is presented with a choice of how to get to [[Fuchsia City]]. Traveling down either way the Snorlax are blocking, a faster way via Routes 16, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|18|Kanto}} on [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]], or down the {{DL|Kanto Route 12|Silence Bridge}} of Routes {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, inevitably brings one to the southernmost city in continental Kanto, [[Fuchsia City]], home of [[Koga]] of the {{t|Poison}}ous Fuchsia Gym and the [[Kanto Safari Zone]]. The Safari Zone is currently running a contest: the person to reach a specific rest house first will win yet another HM, containing {{m|Surf}}. Finding the [[Baoba|Safari Zone Warden]]'s [[Gold Teeth]] also will have him reward the player with the final of Kanto's HMs, containing {{m|Strength}}.

The player then goes back to either [[Celadon City]] or [[Lavender Town]], encountering the other {{p|Snorlax}} on the way back. After stopping off at the [[Celadon Department Store]] and buying a drink at a [[vending machine]], Saffron City can finally be entered. However, Team Rocket is guarding almost every door in the city, including that of the local Pokémon Gym! One of the open buildings, however, is the unofficial Fighting-type Pokémon Gym. After the player defeats the Fighting Dojo, he is entitled to either a {{p|Hitmonchan}} or a {{p|Hitmonlee}}. The city's centerpiece building, [[Silph Co.]]'s headquarters, has also been infiltrated by the organization, and at the top, waiting in the boardroom guarded by Jessie and James, is the Team Rocket Boss, [[Giovanni]], appearing for a second time, demanding that the president give him the [[Master Ball]] that the company had developed. After his defeat, he flees.

After Team Rocket clears out of [[Saffron City]], all buildings previously blocked are now open, as well as the Gym. The Gym Leader, [[Sabrina]], specializes in {{type|Psychic}}s. The floor, as well, is covered in warp tiles that make it difficult to navigate. After Sabrina's defeat, the player makes his way back to Fuchsia City again and heads out to obtain the rest of the Badges.

With six Badges in hand, and five HMs in the bag, finally the player can adventure onto the open sea of Routes {{rtn|19|Kanto}} and {{rtn|20|Kanto}}. A short way across them, of course, is a minor obstacle: the [[Seafoam Islands]]. After they have been navigated through, the player can continue on Route 20 to [[Cinnabar Island]], home of [[Blaine]]'s {{type|Fire}} Gym. There are also several more facilities on the island, including one that actually revives Pokémon [[Fossil]]s. After Blaine's defeat, only the final Gym, that of Viridian City, remains.

Finally unlocked, the Gym, whose leader specializes in {{type|Ground}}s, is revealed to be none other than the boss of Team Rocket himself, [[Giovanni]]! After his defeat, he vows to disband Team Rocket and disappears. Now with eight Badges, all that lies ahead is the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]], conveniently at the end of {{rt|23|Kanto}}.

The [[Elite Four]] await challengers, those who have proven themselves worthy by getting all eight Badges and making it through {{ka|Victory Road}} will face them, in order. [[Lorelei]], who {{pkmn|training|trains}} {{type|Ice}} Pokémon is first, followed by [[Bruno]], whose specialty is {{t|Fighting}}, [[Agatha]], whose specialty is {{t|Ghost}}, and finally [[Lance]], who specializes in {{type|Dragon}}s. After defeating these four, the reigning [[Pokémon Champion]] challenges the player to a final battle, and the Champion is none other than the player's own rival! After his defeat, Oak arrives and tells the player that he won because he cares better for his Pokémon, and the player's current [[party]] are added to the [[Hall of Fame]].

After the credits roll, the player is back in Pallet Town. The previously closed [[Cerulean Cave]] is now open, and the powerful {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found inside.

==Blurb==
You've finally been granted your [[Pokémon Trainer's license]], and now you're on your way to becoming the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer! The shockingly-cute {{p|Pikachu}} [[walking Pokémon|tags along]] behind {{Player|you}} as you search the enormous world for monsters to train and evolve. Face off against {{p|Blastoise}}'s torrential water cannons. Stand strong when facing {{p|Pidgeot}}'s stormy {{m|Gust}}. Develop the ultimate Pokémon strategy to defeat the eight [[Gym Leader]]s and become the greatest [[Pokémon Master]] of all time!

==Changes from Red, Green, and Blue==
===Aesthetic changes===
* The Japanese release has one set of in-game [[Color palette (Generations I–II)|color palettes]] while the international releases of Pokémon Yellow have two separate sets for different game systems.
** See details in "[[#Localization changes|Localization changes]]" below.
* The front Pokémon sprites have all been updated to resemble how they appear in their then-current [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork usually used in promotional images and strategy guides for the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}}, {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}, and the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Red and Blue}}, as well as some of them resembling how they appear in {{aniseries|PTS}}. However, the back sprites are the same as the previous games.
* Some {{pkmn|Trainer}} sprites were also redone. {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} now better resemble their stock artwork for [[Generation I]], as the Pokémon sprites do. [[Brock]] wears an outfit like his {{an|Brock|animated counterpart}}'s and [[Misty]]'s bikini was changed to a shirt and shorts similar to those worn by {{an|Misty|her counterpart}}.
* [[Blaine]] has a different overworld sprite, this time clearly showing him wearing glasses.
* [[Giovanni]] uses a {{p|Persian}} in the battle at the [[Viridian Gym]], referencing {{an|Giovanni}} owning a Persian in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* All policemen were recast as [[Officer Jenny]]s and all [[Pokémon Center lady|Pokémon Center ladies]] were recast as [[Nurse Joy]]s (attended by a {{p|Chansey}}).
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] have their own individual overworld sprites ([[File:Jessie OD.png]][[File:James OD.png]]) and share a group battle sprite.
* The newly introduced {{p|Pikachu}} sprite [[File:025 I OD.png]] is used in the overworld for [[Pikachu (Yellow)|the player's Pikachu]]. This sprite is also used as the [[List of Pokémon icons in Generations I and II|icon]] for any Pikachu or {{p|Raichu}} in the [[party]], instead of using the {{p|Clefairy}}-like icon [[File:MS Clefairy I.png]] from earlier games.
** If a Pikachu owned by the player uses {{m|Surf}} outside of battle, this Pikachu appears as the sprite [[File:025 I Surfing OD.png]] instead of the generic aquatic [[File:MS Aquatic I.png]] sprite.
** Some Pokémon received new sprites that show their individual appearance more clearly instead of using generic icons shared by multiple Pokémon: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Oddish}}, and {{p|Chansey}} ([[File:001 I OD.png]][[File:027 I OD.png]][[File:035 I OD.png]][[File:039 I OD.png]][[File:043 I OD.png]][[File:113 I OD.png]]). However, much like Snorlax [[File:143 I OD.png]] since the previous games, those new sprites only appear in the overworld; they still use their old generic sprites in the party.
* [[Kanto]] is slightly redesigned a second time, featuring different designs for doors, signposts, windows, and other minor elements.
* In the Japanese version of Pokémon Yellow, the player character {{ga|Red}} has a Super Famicon in [[Player's house|his bedroom]] (as opposed to a Famicon in the Japanese versions of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, and {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Blue}}). However, in the international versions of all [[Generation I]] games, the player has an [[Super Nintendo|SNES]] instead.
* The [[game credits|credits]] of Pokémon Yellow now include {{p|Gengar}} as the 16th Pokémon silhouette, as opposed to the previous games with only 15 Pokémon silhouettes in the credits.

===Location changes===
* In some locations, Trainers who reference characters from {{aniseries|PTS}} replace previous Trainers.
** On {{rt|6|Kanto}}, a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} and {{tc|Picnicker|Jr. Trainer♀}} are changed to reference [[Joe (EP009)|Joe]] and [[Giselle]].
** On {{rt|9|Kanto}}, a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} was replaced with a {{tc|Youngster}} to reference [[A.J.]]
* Two extra trainers (a {{tc|Lass}} and another {{tc|Bug Catcher}}) were added in [[Viridian Forest]].
* The Summer Beach House, where [[Pikachu's Beach]] can be played, was added to {{rt|19|Kanto}}.
* In the [[Cinnabar Gym]], the player must now take the quiz machines' quiz before they can battle the Trainer stationed nearby.
* The [[Bicycle]] theme does not play on {{rt|23|Kanto}} and in {{ka|Victory Road}}.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] has a completely different layout.
* Changes were made to the locations and availability of Pokémon.
** Some changes may have been made to reinforce the animation-based setting.
*** {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Raichu}} are removed from all availability in the wild, leaving only the player's partner Pikachu (who cannot evolve).
*** In [[EP003|an episode]], {{Ash}} [[Caught Pokémon|catches]] a {{p|Caterpie}} and a {{p|Pidgeotto}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. In the game, {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} have been added to Viridian Forest. Additionally, although both {{p|Caterpie}} and {{p|Weedle}} were available in previous games, only Caterpie is available now.
*** The player can now also obtain all three of the original [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] (at [[Cerulean City]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and [[Vermilion City]]), referencing the [[EP010|three-]][[EP011|episode]] [[EP012|arc]] where Ash recruits them.
*** The Pokémon that {{TRT}} uses ({{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and their Evolutions) are no longer available to be caught in the wild.
** [[In-game trade]]s are changed to different Pokémon, and two trades are removed from the game.
** {{p|Farfetch'd}} and {{p|Lickitung}}, previously available only through in-game trades, now appear as [[wild Pokémon]].
** {{p|Abra}}, previously available on the routes north of [[Cerulean City]], has now been relocated to the four routes surrounding [[Saffron City]].
* A trash can was added between the table and the wall in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
** This forces the player to be located south of the table (instead of going around it) when trying to interact with the {{p|Eevee}} Poké Ball at the start of the game, which triggers the cutscene where {{ga|Blue|the rival}} pushes the player to the side and obtains his first partner instead.

===Gameplay changes===
* {{p|Pikachu}} is the only [[first partner Pokémon]] the {{player}} can receive, referencing the [[EP001|first episode]]. This Pikachu [[Walking Pokémon|travels alongside the player]] on-screen, outside of the [[Poké Ball]]—just like [[Ash’s Pikachu]], who dislikes being inside one. It will also [[cry]] like Ash's Pikachu in {{aniseries|PTS}}, with its cries now [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voiced]] by [[Ikue Otani]].
** This Pikachu cannot be [[Evolution|evolved]] or {{pkmn2|released}}, referencing two [[EP014|certain]] [[EP039|episodes]].
* The {{ga|Blue|rival}} starts with {{p|Eevee}}. He will eventually have a different team based around one of Eevee's Evolutions depending on how the player fares in the first two battles with the rival (the second being optional), at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and {{rt|22|Kanto}}.
** If the player wins both, Eevee evolves into {{p|Jolteon}}.
** If the player wins at the lab and loses or skips at Route 22, Eevee evolves into {{p|Flareon}}.
** If the player loses at the lab, Eevee evolves into {{p|Vaporeon}}.
* A minimal [[friendship]] system is implemented to track how Pikachu feels about the player.
* [[Gym Leader]]s have different teams and movesets, some based on those that appear in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* [[Level]]-up learnsets and [[TM]] compatibility are altered slightly for certain Pokémon. {{p|Charizard}}, for example, can now learn {{m|Fly}} via [[HM02]].
* Support is added for the [[Game Boy Printer]].
* If the player does not have {{PDollar}}500, they can still enter the {{safari|Kanto}}. The player will have to pay any money they do have and will receive a number of [[Safari Ball]]s proportional to the amount paid (but at least one).
* {{m|Kinesis}} is given to {{p|Kadabra}} as its [[signature move]]. In the previous games, {{m|Kinesis}} was never used and the only way it might appear would be if randomly called by {{m|Metronome}}.
* A new mode, "Colosseum 2", was added to the {{DL|Pokémon Center|Generation I|Cable Club}}.
* The [[Viridian City]] [[Poké Mart]] now sells [[Potion]]s. The NPC complaining about Potions not being sold in Pokémon Red and Blue now states that the Mart finally sells Potions again.
* In-game opponents have altered movesets where their Pokémon may use moves that aren’t exclusively learned by level-up unlike the opponent movesets encountered in Pokémon, Red, Blue and Green.

===Storyline changes===
* The chain of events leading to the player obtaining their first partner Pokémon is slightly different:
** The player now takes one step further into the [[tall grass]] before [[Professor Oak]] comes along. Now himself standing in the tall grass, Oak encounters a wild Pikachu and immediately catches it before leading the player back to his laboratory.
** Instead of giving the player and {{ga|Blue}} the choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, Professor Oak tells the player to take the single [[Poké Ball]] on his desk, containing {{p|Eevee}}, but Blue shoves the player out of the way and takes the Poké Ball instead. Oak then gives the player the only Pokémon he has on hand: the Pikachu he has caught before, which, after the first battle against Blue, immediately breaks free from its Poké Ball and follows the player on foot from this point onward.
* The {{ka|old man}} in [[Viridian City]] now must be spoken to before going to [[Viridian Forest]]. He attempts to demonstrate how to catch a Pokémon, fails and leaves to get more Poké Balls from the Viridian [[Poké Mart]]. The player can visit the Poké Mart to ask him to repeat the tutorial.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] appear throughout the game, replacing Grunts from the previous games in four different places. They are involved in [[Team Rocket]]'s scheme and are typically found before a battle with [[Giovanni]]. Though they are named "Rocket" like any {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}, they have distinct overworld and in-battle sprites.

===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon|Missing Pokémon]]===
The following Pokémon are not obtainable in Yellow. In order to obtain any of the below Pokémon, they must be traded from one of the previous [[Generation I]] games or from the [[Generation II]] games. Which of these games each Pokémon is available in is indicated below.

Note that "'''{{color|{{green color}}|G}}'''" indicates a Pokémon that can be caught in the {{game|Red and Green|s|Japanese Green}}, and thus in the {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Blue}} as well. "'''{{color|{{blue color}}|B}}'''" indicates a Pokémon obtainable in the [[Pokémon Blue (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{yellow color}}; border:5px solid #{{yellow color light}}"
|-
! Yellow
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{yellow color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentry|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison|{{Gameabbrev1|RG}}{{Gameabbrev1|B}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison|{{Gameabbrev1|RG}}{{Gameabbrev1|B}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|{{Gameabbrev1|RG}}{{Gameabbrev1|B}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|023|Ekans|1|Poison||{{Gameabbrev1|R}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|024|Arbok|1|Poison||{{Gameabbrev1|R}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|026|Raichu|1|Electric||{{Gameabbrev1|RG}}{{Gameabbrev1|B}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|052|Meowth|1|Normal||{{Gameabbrev1|JG}}{{Gameabbrev1|B}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|053|Persian|1|Normal||{{Gameabbrev1|JG}}{{Gameabbrev1|B}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|109|Koffing|1|Poison||{{Gameabbrev1|RG}}{{Gameabbrev1|B}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|110|Weezing|1|Poison||{{Gameabbrev1|RG}}{{Gameabbrev1|B}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|{{Gameabbrev1|RG}}{{Gameabbrev1|B}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric||{{Gameabbrev1|R}}|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|126|Magmar|1|Fire||{{Gameabbrev1|JG}}|gen=1}}
|}
|}

==Connectivity==
Players may [[trade]] Pokémon between two cartridges or battle with another cartridge using a [[Game Boy]] [[Game Link Cable]]. To take full advantage of this feature, several Pokémon are exclusive to other Generation I games and others require trading to evolve, making trading necessary to complete the [[Pokédex]]. The Japanese version can trade and battle with Japanese versions of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}, and Yellow; the Western versions can trade and battle with Western versions of {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, and Yellow. It can also trade with {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} via the [[Time Capsule]]. Pokémon Yellow is completely incompatible with games from [[Generation III]] onward.

Trades between Pokémon games in different languages are possible; however, a Japanese game cannot connect with a non-Japanese game without causing corruption. This is due to the fact that the games cannot automatically translate the Pokémon data from Japanese to a different language or vice versa, since neither game fully {{OBP|Character encoding|Generation I|encodes}} both {{wp|kana}} and the {{wp|Latin alphabet}} (only encoding one fully and the other partially). If a battle between a Japanese game and a non-Japanese game is attempted, the battle simply does not work, with the save files left unharmed.

Pokémon Yellow is compatible with the Japan-exclusive {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, Western {{pkmn|Stadium}}, and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}. While link battles are not possible directly between Pokémon Yellow and the Generation II games, a player may challenge a Generation II game using Pokémon Stadium 2.

Pokémon Yellow is also compatible with the [[Game Boy Printer]]. It is possible to print Pokédex entries, the [[Diploma]], [[Pokémon Storage System]] Boxes, [[Party]] Pokémon, and the [[Pikachu's Beach]] high score.

===Colosseum 2===
Yellow debuted a new link battle mode, Colosseum 2. In Colosseum 2, players can select from several battle modes:
* [[Pika Cup]] (for Pokémon between [[level]]s 15 to 20 only; their combined level limit is 50)
* [[Petit Cup]] (for Pokémon between levels 25 to 30, with a height no more than 6'07" (2 m), and weight no more than 44.1 lbs. (20 kg) only)
* [[Poké Cup]] (for Pokémon between levels 50 to 55 only, and the sum of all entered Pokémon's Levels cannot exceed 155; {{p|Mew}} is not allowed).
These three cups would later become standard cups in [[Pokémon Stadium]] (known as Pokémon Stadium 2 in Japan).

In addition, in the Japanese versions, {{m|Blizzard}}'s chance to {{status|freeze}} in Colosseum 2 is changed to 10% rather than the usual 30%. Blizzard's chance to freeze is always 10% in the {{g|Stadium series}} and the Western releases of the Generation I games.

===Virtual Console===
The [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] release uses 3DS wireless communication as a substitute for the Game Link Cable. The Virtual Console release disables [[Game Boy Printer]] compatibility. Japanese and non-Japanese Generation I core series games do not recognize each other when attempting to link them via 3DS wireless communication.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], all Pokémon in Box 1 can be sent from the Generation I core series games to {{g|Bank}} (regardless of language), and from Pokémon Bank, they can then be moved to [[Generation VII]] core series games.

==Localization changes==
* In the [[player's house|player's bedroom]], the video game console is a Super Famicom in the Japanese Yellow (unlike the Famicom in earlier Japanese games). This video game is a [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] in the localizations of all Generation I games.
* In the [[Celadon Department Store]] 4F, there is a male [[non-player character|NPC]] planning to give a [[Poké Doll]] to {{OBP|Copycat|character}}. In the Japanese, French, and Italian versions, he correctly mentions that Copycat lives in [[Saffron City]]. However, due to a localization error in the English and Spanish versions, he incorrectly says that she lives in [[Cerulean City]]. In the German version, he does not mention where she lives.

===Color palettes===
* Much like the earlier games {{game|Red and Blue|s}} (in all languages), the Japanese version of Pokémon Yellow has a single set of [[Color palette (Generations I–II)|color palettes]] which is compatible with [[Super Nintendo]]'s [[Super Game Boy]] and [[Super Game Boy 2]], as well as the [[Game Boy Tower]] from the [[Pokémon Stadium series]]. There are a number of external color options when played on the [[Game Boy Color]]. The Japanese Yellow is monochromatic when played on other systems such as the [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Nintendo Game Cube]]'s [[Game Boy Player]], or [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console]].
** The international versions of Pokémon Yellow have two separate sets of color palettes: the previously mentioned one from the Japanese version, as well as another set of brighter color palettes which is compatible with the [[Game Boy Color]], [[Game Boy Tower]] from the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] (which does not use the SNES palette for the international Yellow), [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Nintendo GameCube]] with [[Game Boy Player]], and [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console]].
* In [[Game Boy Color]] mode, the Japanese and Western versions of Pokémon Yellow use different yellow palettes. The Japanese version applies a predefined yellow palette, similar to how Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue use their respective predefined red, green, and blue palettes. Meanwhile, the Western versions instead apply the [[Super Game Boy]] palettes but with more saturated colors. However, the yellow palette from the Japanese version is still present in the Western release, though only in certain situations, such as the [[Pikachu's Beach]] high-score screen.
* The change to the color of {{p|Jynx}}'s sprites mentioned below only affects the localized version of Pokémon Yellow, since this game is monochromatic in the Japanese version of the Virtual Console.

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow===
{{main|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|section=Localization changes shared by Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow}}

==Differences in the Virtual Console release==
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{ice color}}; width:80px; padding:5px"|
[[File:Spr 1y 124.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{ice color}}; width:80px; padding:5px"|
[[File:Spr 1y 124 vc.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| {{pcolor|Jynx|000}}'s original sprite (GBC mode)
| {{pcolor|Jynx|000}}'s recolored Virtual Console sprite
|}
The Nintendo 3DS [[Virtual Console]] releases can [[#Connectivity|link]] with other Virtual Console Generation I and II core series games via Nintendo 3DS wireless communication, simulating the [[Game Link Cable]]. When initiating a link, the Virtual Console menu on the touch screen replaces the Cable Club attendant's dialogue. Additionally, all of the [[Game Boy Printer]] features are disabled, although the option still appears in the PC menu: when selected, the game acts as if the printing is in progress, even though, in reality, nothing is happening.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon can be sent from the Generation I core series games to {{g|Bank}}, and from Pokémon Bank, they can then be moved to [[Generation VII]] core series games.

The moves {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Bubble Beam|BubbleBeam}}, {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Guillotine}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Spore}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}} had their animations changed slightly to tone down the flashing.

In the Western language releases, which are emulated in [[Game Boy Color]] mode, {{p|Jynx}}'s battle sprites have been recolored to align with its modern design, recoloring Jynx's black skin to purple. Jynx's original design had previously been subject to {{pkmn|controversies}} due to its resemblance to racial stereotypes of African-Americans. The Japanese release is emulated in [[Game Boy]] mode—which is monochromatic—so no change was made.

The requirement for the [[Pikachu's Beach]] minigame is now the {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of the game instead of [[Surfing Pikachu]].

==Differences from ''Pokémon the Series''==
The game is loosely based on {{aniseries|OS}} of {{aniseries|PTS}}, but has several differences:
* [[Brock]] does not surrender during the [[Pewter Gym]] battle and does not accompany the {{player}} thereafter.
* [[Misty]] is first encountered in the [[Cerulean Gym]]. In ''Pokémon the Series'', she had left the Gym when {{Ash}} met her (the Gym was run by the [[Sensational Sisters]]). She also does not accompany the player on their journey in the game.
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} are acquired from tasks. In ''Pokémon the Series'', {{AP|Bulbasaur}} was caught in a formal battle, {{AP|Charmander}} was rescued from heavy rain, and {{AP|Squirtle}} simply followed Ash.
* {{MTR}} can use {{m|Pay Day}} and does not speak in the game.

==English title==
[[File:Pokemon Yellow cartridge.png|thumb|200px|An American version game cartridge of Yellow]]
While the game's title has become widely accepted as simply ''Pokémon Yellow'', its officially recognized name outside of Japan is not entirely certain. On the boxart for most English versions, the expression ''Special Pikachu Edition'' replaces the series' then-current slogan ''[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]'' below the Pokémon logo, while ''Yellow Version'' is at the bottom, near where Red and Blue had theirs. However, the expression ''Special Pikachu Edition'' is repeated on the box's opening and spine.

Contemporaneous materials refer to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition'',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000621205847/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/100499.html PHENOMENON CONTINUES WITH NINTENDO'S POKéMON YELLOW VERSION: SPECIAL PIKACHU EDITION™ | Nintendo Press Releases] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000302052202/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/110199.html NINTENDO'S LATEST POKéMON GAME SMASHES COMPANY SALES RECORD | Nintendo Press Releases] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991013114744/http://pokemon.com/games/index.html#yellow Pokémon Games | Pokémon.com] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19991013020010/http://www.nintendo.com/gb/gamelist.html Game Boy Color: Upcoming Games | Nintendo] (archive)</ref> or ''Pokémon Yellow'' for brevity. The instruction manual refers to the game as "the Yellow version of Pokémon", "Yellow" is one of the selectable preset names for the {{ga|Red|player character}}, and ''Yellow Version'' can be seen on the game's title screen.

ESRB classified the game under the title ''Pokémon yellow''.<ref>[https://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=4122&Title=Pokemon+yellow ESRB]</ref> The Australian Classification Board classified the game under the title ''POKEMON YELLOW''.<ref>[http://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/View.aspx?ncdctx=FCkQCm7viLSpoubB2Pl%2bUqk4ywcYhGtIFwZYml92sndTY3DWHTTp5KpY2RCkfmf8 Classification Board]</ref> The {{wp|Canadian Intellectual Property Office}} records the copyright ''POKEMON YELLOW VERSION: SPECIAL PIKACHU EDITION''.<ref>[https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/opic-cipo/cpyrghts/dtls.do?fileNum=405833&type=1&lang=eng Canadian Copyright Register]</ref>

[[Pokémon.com]] refers to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition'' in full, but ''Pokémon Yellow Version'' and ''Pokémon Yellow'' in general usage.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-yellow-special-pikachu-edition/ Pokémon.com - Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition]</ref> ''Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition'' is also the title used in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afo0sk9VNww Nintendo World Pokémon Series Showcase]. [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] refers to the game as ''Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition'' in Pikachu's trophy description.

In the Virtual Console release, the game is referred to as ''Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition'' on the Nintendo eShop and in the manual. Like many games, it is abbreviated on the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, being referred to as ''Pokémon Yellow Version''.

==Version history==
===Japan===
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{yellow color}}; background: #{{yellow color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Version
! Changelog
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0
| Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1
| Differences in the locations of internal functions, unintentional glitch differences.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2
| Adjustments to the code in existing routines. It is unknown how this affects the game.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3
| Fixes [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh4bdbEEvms a minor glitch] in which a [[Walking Pokémon|walking]] {{p|Pikachu}} can remove the walls that can usually only be removed by pushing a boulder on to a switch in [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]], except for one wall in 3F. The glitch may occur when the player has the walking Pikachu stand on the switch, rather than pushing the boulder on to the switch.
|}
===International===
Only one known version of each international language version was released.

==Development==
{{main|Pokémon Yellow beta}}

==Reception==
Like {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, Yellow was also well received by the press. Like its predecessors, it received a perfect 10/10 "Masterful" rating from IGN.<ref>[http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/012/012045.html IGN: Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> However, it was criticized as being "just a stopgap to help us wait for the {{game|Gold and Silver|s|real sequels}}".<ref>[http://reviews.cnet.com/legacy-game-platforms/pokemon-yellow-game-boy/4505-9882_7-30965879-2.html?tag=txt;page Pokemon Yellow (Game Boy) Legacy game platform reviews - CNET Reviews] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Yellow received a slightly lower average score than Red and Blue of about 85% on GameRankings. Despite this, it was the site's top rated [[Game Boy]] game in the year of its release, 1999.<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/gameboy/198314-pokemon-yellow-version-special-pikachu-edition/index.html Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition for Game Boy] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD}}
The soundtrack for {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} and {{game|Red and Blue|s}} also applies to Pokémon Yellow. However, Yellow added three tracks that are absent from the official soundtrack, which precedes the release of Yellow by ten months. These additional tracks were also composed by [[Junichi Masuda]].

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Yellow}}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokemon Yellow Pikachu JP Logo.png|Japanese Yellow logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
When played on the [[Super Game Boy]], [[Super Game Boy 2]], [[Game Boy Tower]], [[Game Boy Color]], [[Game Boy Advance]], and [[Game Boy Player]], the game uses [[Color palette (Generations I–II)|predefined color palettes]] instead of displaying in monochrome.

<gallery>
File:YellowTitle GB.png|English Title screen ([[Game Boy]])
File:Japanese YellowTitle GB.png|Japanese Title screen (Game Boy)
File:YellowTitle SGB.png|English title screen ([[Super Game Boy]], [[Super Game Boy 2]])
File:Japanese YellowTitle SGB.png|Japanese title screen (Super Game Boy, Super Game Boy 2, [[Game Boy Tower]])
File:YellowTitle SGBC.png|English title screen (Game Boy Tower)
</gallery>
<gallery>
File:YellowTitle.png|English Title screen ([[Game Boy Color]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Game Boy Player]])
File:Japanese YellowTitle GBC.png|Japanese title screen (Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Player)
File:YellowTitle 3DS VC.png|English title screen ([[Virtual Console]])
File:YellowTitle 3DS VC Secret.png|English Secret title screen (Virtual Console)
</gallery>

===Flyers===
<gallery>
Y flyer front.jpg|Front of Japanese flyer
Y flyer back.jpg|Back of Japanese flyer
</gallery>

===Virtual Console icons===
<gallery>
Yellow VC JP icon.png|Japanese Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console icon
Yellow VC icon.png|English Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console icon
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The game's Japanese release date of September 12, 1998, was intentionally timed to coincide with the release of a movie, being released two months after ''[[M01|Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/ipkj/vol1/index2.html {{j|社長が訊く『ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー』}}]</ref><ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/pokemon/0/1 Iwata Asks : Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version : The King Of Portable Toys]</ref>
** As such, it came out in Japan before the [[Game Boy Color]], which was not released until October 21, 1998.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/hardware/color/ {{j|ゲームボーイカラー}}]</ref> This explains the lack of Game Boy Color support in the Japanese versions, with the game using a yellow palette by default when played on a Game Boy Color, [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Game Boy Advance SP]], or [[Game Boy Player]], much like the red, green, and blue palettes respectively used by {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green,}} and {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}.
** Pokémon Yellow was also announced and released after [[Game Freak]] postponed {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, which were originally set to come out in March 1998.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n12/swgbsoft/swgb03.html {{j|SPACEWORLD'97 出展　GAME BOYソフト}}]</ref> Instead, [[Pokémon Pikachu]] came out that year.
** The special Pikachu Yellow model of the [[Game Boy Printer]] was also exclusively released in Japan on September 12, 1998.<ref>[http://maru-chang.com/hard/gb/ {{j|DMG/MGB/CGB：ゲームボーイ}}]</ref><ref>[http://www.geocities.jp/hagane0772/rekisi.html {{j|ポケモンの歴史}}]</ref>
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, which re-implemented the [[walking Pokémon]] mechanic that was introduced in Yellow, were released in Japan exactly 11 years after Yellow was released in Japan.
* The two available first partner Pokémon of this game, {{p|Pikachu}} ({{ga|Red|player}}) and {{p|Eevee}} ({{ga|Blue|rival}}), are the only Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] to evolve with a [[Thunder Stone]].
* [[Junichi Masuda]] details the modification of [[Ikue Otani]]'s [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voice]] to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech [[Game Boy]] in his [https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2008/02/index.html Director's Column]. However, this change is exclusive to this one specimen and not the entire species, as other Pikachu (i.e. those that don't have the player's [[Original Trainer]] ID and name) use the original cry.
* Prior to the Virtual Console release announcement, [[Pokémon.com]] listed Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow with a PEGI rating of 3.<ref>[http://archive.is/8EFqK Pokémon™ Yellow Special Pikachu Edition | Video Games | Pokemon.com] (archive)</ref>
* The box arts for {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red}}, Yellow, and {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Silver}} are the only three instances where the English ''Pokémon'' logo is shown partially covered by some element (in this case, Pikachu's ears).
* Yellow Special Pikachu Edition has the longest name of all core series titles, including symbols and spaces, with 30.
* According to a FAQ page that was available in February 1999 on [[Pokémon.com]], there were no plans to release an American version of Pokémon Yellow (mentioned as the "Pikachu" version), as well as any other Pokémon games that had only been released in Japanese at the time.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19990221021626/http://www.pokemon.com/games/faq.html</ref>
* The Poké Cup format is based on the Nintendo Cup '97, a real life event that took place in Japan that year and which was the first tournament in Pokémon history.
* If the player attempts to use a Thunder Stone on their Pikachu, it'll refuse. Talking to Pikachu afterwards will cause it to shake its head. Traded Pikachu are unaffected by this.
* The Japanese version of {{g|Pinball}} uses the {{pin|Pokédex}} entries from Pokémon Yellow. However, Pokémon Pinball was released in English before Pokémon Yellow. The English version of Pokémon Pinball uses the Pokédex entries shared by {{game|Red and Blue|s}} instead.
* The majority of Pokémon unavailable for capture in Pokémon Yellow have either been caught (albeit given away) or temporarily commanded by {{Ash}} in later seasons of {{aniseries|PTS}}.
** Ash catches a {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}}, but gives it to {{an|Casey}}.
** In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} catches an Ekans for the [[Pokémon Catch Race]]. However, Ash had to release it as per the race’s rules.
** In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', Ash commands an {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Weezing}}, and {{p|Meowth}} when he took the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]].
** Ash temporarily cares for a {{p|Raichu}} as part of [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].

===Unique content===
In the [[core series]], this is the only game with these characteristics:
* It was the second "upper version" game in the same [[generation]] (in Japan, after {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Pokémon Blue}}).
* It has a single [[walking Pokémon]].
* This is the only game with these [[friendship]]-based qualities:
** There is a single Pokémon with the friendship mechanic available.
** Depositing a Pokémon in the {{pkmn|Storage System}} causes it to lose some friendship.
** There are no available friendship-based Evolutions even though the friendship mechanic is present.
* There are two different types of [[cry|cries]] available for the same species depending on whether the player is the Pokémon's [[Original Trainer|OT]] (the partner Pikachu has a vocalized cry like in {{aniseries|PTS}}, while a non-OT Pikachu still has a chiptune noise cry like in earlier games).
* The entire trio of first partner Pokémon introduced in the game's own [[generation]] can be obtained without trades, transfers, or events.
* The [[rival]] is seen preventing the player from obtaining a Pokémon (the first partner {{p|Eevee}} in the cutscene at the start of the game).
* The rival's first partner Pokémon is able to evolve, but not the player's first partner Pokémon.
* The rival's team is influenced by whether he has won or lost earlier battles against the player.
* Out of all localized games, this is the only one where no [[item]] was introduced.
** In Japanese, this applies to both {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Pokémon Blue}} and Yellow.

===Introduced content===
In the core series, this was the first game with these characteristics:
* It is heavily influenced by {{aniseries|PTS}}. This carries over into its remakes, {{LGPE}}.
* A Pokémon species is part of the Japanese title. This is also the case in the remakes.
* This was the first localized game whose boxart lacks the [[Gotta catch 'em all!|slogan]] below the Pokémon logo, although this slogan was reused in [[Generation II]] before it was dropped from the game boxarts altogether in [[Generation III]].
* Characters introduced in ''Pokémon the Series'' appear in-game. This includes the [[Team Rocket trio]], [[Nurse Joy]], and [[Officer Jenny]].
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} can be caught in the wild, instead of only from [[in-game trade]]s like in earlier games.
* The [[game intro|intro]] cutscenes only feature a single Pokémon species ({{p|Pikachu}} in this case).
* The intro cutscenes do not feature any human character.
* It has a Pokémon whose [[cry]] was influenced by the vocalizations used in animation instead of using a chiptune noise.
** This was also the first game to have a single available Pokémon species with this kind of cry, which was also the case later for Pikachu in {{g|X and Y}}.
* It has a single [[first partner Pokémon]] available for the player.
* The player's first partner Pokémon is unable to evolve. This is also the case in the remakes.
* A Pokémon is unable to evolve even though the current game is compatible with the evolved form.
** In later games, this was also the case with other Pokémon such as [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} and [[Cosplay Pikachu]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}.
* The first partner Pokémon for the player and the rival have no [[type]] advantage against each other before evolving (although this changes if the rival's first partner Pokémon evolves into {{p|Vaporeon}}).
* An entire trio of first partner Pokémon is obtainable in a single saved game with no trades, transfers, or events.
* A Pokémon may be available (in this case, {{p|Bulbasaur}}) depending on the friendship value of a Pokémon owned by the player.
** This was also the case for the [[lake guardians]] in the [[Nameless Cavern]] from {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* Even though the [[friendship]] mechanic is present, there are no usable moves involving this mechanic.
** This is also the case with later games from [[Generation VIII]] onwards.

==In other languages==
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|fr=Pokémon Version Jaune: Edition Spéciale Pikachu
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|it=Pokémon Versione Gialla: Speciale Edizione Pikachu
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 피카츄|Pocket Monsters Pikachu}}
|pt_br=Pokémon Versão Amarela: Edição Especial Pikachu
|es=Pokémon Edición Amarilla: Edición Especial Pikachu
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==External links==
* [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/6437256808907399718/6437256808907399721 Miiverse - Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow Version Community]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Walkthrough:Pokémon Yellow|Yellow walkthrough]]

{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

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Magearna (Pokémon)

2025-12-12T06:46:03Z

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'''Magearna''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マギアナ''' ''Magearna'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Fairy}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation VII]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Magearna has a second [[#Form data|form]] named '''Original Color Magearna''' which first appeared in {{game4|SMUSUM}}, but was not made legitimately available until the released of {{g|HOME}} in [[Generation VIII]].

Magearna and Original Color Magearna can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Magearna''' using the [[Magearnite]], with a variant for both forms. Mega Magearna was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

It was leaked in the March issue of [[CoroCoro]] released on February 10, 2016, and it was officially revealed on February 14, 2016, making it the first [[Generation VII]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public.

==Biology==
[[File:Magearna SM concept art.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Magearna's reference sheet for {{g|Sun and Moon}}, illustrating its hidden cannon, exposed Soul-Heart, lower body, and sphere form.]] Magearna is a metallic, bipedal, and [[artificial Pokémon]] that is made up primarily of spheres. Its head is a medium-sized sphere with a slight point in the back. Around Magearna's head is a gear with seven teeth, although the gear does not cover its chin. It has two large, rabbit-like ears with gold rims; a tiny nose and mouth; and light red eyes with pinkish ovals in the center. In the centers of the ovals are white crosses, and thin gold wiring encircles each eye with two small prongs similar to eyelashes. The rabbit-like ears appear to be two halves of a large disc held together by a hinge at the top. In the center of Magearna's body, there lies an orb-shaped object called the "Soul-Heart", which is Magearna's true self. The Soul-Heart is mostly light blue, but is divided by a thick gray band, and in the front center of the band lies a circular depression that is half-blue and half-pink. Above and below the depression, in the light blue portions, is a yellow, diamond-shaped marking. On either side of its upper body is a large, spherical shoulder with thin upper arms that lead to large, claw-shaped forearms and slightly pointed hands. Its lower body is a much larger sphere that resembles a {{wp|ball gown}}. There is a pair of golden, wavy lines on each side of this sphere, which is divided down the front and back by a gray line. In the back, there is a solid gold ring with a hole in the center at the bottom of this line. The front has a gold ring as well, but it is broken at the top and bottom and has a shield shape in the center. Metal plates similar to the ruffles of a dress adorn the bottom of its lower body. It has two pointed legs.

Magearna was created by a scientist as a gift to royalty, specifically to a king's daughter 500 years ago. In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', the scientist who created {{OBP|Magearna|M19}} was a man named [[Nikola]] and the king's daughter who received it was an unnamed princess of the [[Azoth Kingdom]]. The Soul-Heart in its chest is an artificial soul that was created by the scientist by collecting life energy from other Pokémon. Due to Magearna's ability to feel other's pain, it will try as hard as it can to save injured Pokémon. It can even perceive the emotions, thoughts, or feelings of other Pokémon as well. When it falls asleep or when it is sad, Magearna can take on the appearance of a [[Poké Ball]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20181003152918/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/magearna/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Magearna]</ref>.

Magearna is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Fleur Cannon}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Soul-Heart}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Magearna has a separate form known as Original Color Magearna.

;Original Color Magearna
Original Color Magearna's upper body and legs were mostly painted gold instead of silver, with the exception of the gear around its head, which remained silver. Its ears and the top half of its lower body were painted red, while the bottom half remained white, matching the coloration of an {{i|Poké Ball|ordinary Poké Ball}}.

This is the coloration Magearna had back when it was created. Its vivid coloring made the king's daughter very pleased with the gift. As years went by, the paint on Magearna's body decomposed, which is its standard appearance, where most of its body is silver.

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==Game data==
===[[Pokédex]] entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=301|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=401|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This artificial Pokémon, constructed more than 500 years ago, can understand human speech but cannot itself speak.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its mechanized body is merely a vessel. Its true self is its Soul-Heart, an artificial soul.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It synchronizes its consciousness with others to understand their feelings. This faculty makes it useful for taking care of people.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Built roughly 500 years ago by a scientist, the part called the Soul-Heart is the actual life-form.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Color}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This beautiful form reflects Magearna's appearance when first presented to a king's daughter 500 years ago.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This gorgeous Magearna looks as it did at the time of its invention. Its luxurious decoration pleased the king's daughter.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This is its form from almost 500 years ago. Its body is nothing more than a container—its artificial heart is the actual life-form.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It functions thanks to its artificial soul. The vivid decoration is proof that it was presented as a gift to royalty.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg4=Lumiose|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Magearna}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This is Magearna once a previously hidden mode activates. The emotions Magearna had begun to feel now hide away as it fells foe after foe.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Magerna Original Color}}
{{Dex/Entry1||v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=A mechanism to remove Magerna's limitations has lain secretly with Magerna for 500 years. This mechanism is triggered by a Mega Stone.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|Magearna in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Original Color Magearna in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], the player can obtain Magearna by scanning a special region locked QR code with the [[Island Scan|QR scanner]].
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Magearna distribution QR Code TW.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Magearna distribution QR Code NA.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Magearna distribution QR Code PAL.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Magearna distribution QR Code KO.png|100px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Japanese region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| American region QR Code
| PAL region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}
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{{Availability/Header|type=Steel|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Hau'oli City]] ([[QR Scanner]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Hau'oli City]] ([[QR Scanner]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area={{g|HOME}}Version 1.2.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|color={{Mega Dimension color light}}|area=Received from [[Jett]] upon completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 195 ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Magearna|Only one]])}}
|}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Steel|type2=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Mimikyu Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''{{DL|Resource event|Tons of Exp. Points}}'' Event: ''[[Escalation battle|Take on Escalation Battles]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Gladion|Magearna|sygna=1}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=HOME|area=Complete the [[National Pokédex]] (up to {{p|Eternatus}}, including [[Mythical Pokémon|Mythicals]]) ('''Original Color''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
=====In-game events=====
=====Magearna=====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Steel|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|QR Code Magearna|Japanese|hide|50|November 18, 2016 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon#QR Code Magearna}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|QR Code Magearna|Taiwanese|hide|50|November 18, 2016 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon#QR Code Magearna}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|QR Code Magearna|American|hide|50|December 5, 2016 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon#QR Code Magearna}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|QR Code Magearna|PAL|hide|50|December 7, 2016 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon#QR Code Magearna}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|QR Code Magearna|Korean|hide|50|December 14, 2016 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon#QR Code Magearna}}
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=====Original Color Magearna=====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Steel|type2=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Original Color Magearna|Worldwide|hide|50|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Original Color Magearna}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=steel|type2=fairy
|event1=Bottle Cap|event1type=None|event1rar=100}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Steel
|type2=Fairy
|HP=80
|Attack=95
|Defense=115
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=115
|Speed=65}}

=====Mega Magearna=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Steel
|type2=Fairy
|HP=80
|Attack=125
|Defense=115
|SpAtk=170
|SpDef=115
|Speed=95}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=50
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=50
|Bug=25
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=50
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=2
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=½}}

===Learnset===
Magearna is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Magearna|Steel|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Magnetic Flux|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Shift Gear|Steel|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|84|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Fleur Cannon|Fairy|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Magearna|Steel|Fairy|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Magearna|Steel|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM201|Misty Explosion|Fairy|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Magearna|Steel|Fairy|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Magearna|Steel|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Magearna|Steel|Fairy|7}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=801|stype=Fairy|num=735
|min=80
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Calm Down
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=801
|walk=1.67
|hp=55
|attack=84
|defense=62
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=0801
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=246
|defense=225
|fast=
|special=
}}
|}

===Form data===
Magearna has a separate form called Original Color Magearna. The two forms are non-interchangeable, and the difference between them is purely aesthetic: the Original Color form is red and gold instead of silver.

Prior to the launch of {{g|HOME}}, Original Color Magearna was not able to be legitimately obtained, and it only appeared in an official capacity in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. In Pokémon HOME, if a player completes the [[National Pokédex]] (up to {{p|Eternatus}}, including [[Mythical Pokémon]]), they will receive a [[Mystery Gift]] containing an Original Color Magearna.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{silver color light}}" | Magearna [[File:HOME801.png|150px]]
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | Original Color Magearna [[File:HOME801O.png|150px]]
|}

Additionally, both forms have their own [[Mega Evolution]].

====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
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|name1=Magearna
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|type2-1=Fairy
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|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=Spr 9z 0801M
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|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Magearnite
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{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=HOME0801O
|name1=Magearna
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Fairy
|forme1=Original Color Magearna
|loc1=Default
|item1=Magearnite
|itemfile1=Bag Magearnite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=Spr 9z 0801MO
|forme2=Mega Magearna (Original Color)
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Magearnite
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0801
|name1=Magearna
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Fairy}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=801|form1=O|crop=70}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=801|form1=O}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0801|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|801|Magearna}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Magearna M19.png|thumb|250px|Magearna in [[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Magearna (M19)]]=====
Magearna debuted in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. During the events of the {{pkmn|movie}}, she was kidnapped by [[Alva]], prompting her guardian, {{OBP|Volcanion|M19}}, to set out on a mission to rescue her.

====={{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|Magearna (anime)}}=====
Magearna made its animated series debut in ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', where a {{Shiny}} one was seen inactive at {{an|Lillie}}'s home mansion. Prior to his disappearance, [[Mohn]] had found and purchased it from an antique store, with the intention of [[Gift Pokémon|giving]] it to Lillie to play with once he had managed to repair it. It made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}, ultimately becoming active again in ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
<gallery>
Original Color Magearna M19.png|Original Color Magearna in ''Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel''
Mohn Magearna.png|{{Shiny}} Magearna in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon''
</gallery>

===GOTCHA!===
A Magearna briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Magearna Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Magearna in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Magearna debuted in ''[[PS595|Magearna Moves]]'', where {{adv|Trevor}} met it in [[Lumiose City]]. It helped him stop the crimes of what seemed to be [[Emma|Essentia]], but ultimately turned out to be a robot created by [[Xerosic]].
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Magearna (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Magearna appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:HOME801 s.png|thumb|150px|A {{Shiny}} Magearna as seen in [[Pokémon HOME]]]]
* The concept of Magearna came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its Pokédex entries.<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>
** This is not to be confused with the designer of Magearna, who is currently unknown.
* In [[Generation VII]], Magearna was the only Pokémon that was both able to learn new moves by TM yet was unable to learn {{m|Toxic}} or {{m|Sleep Talk}}.
* Magearna is the first [[Mythical Pokémon]] to be made available in the core series through an [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon#QR Code Magearna|indefinitely active event]].
* {{Shiny}} Magearna is the only unobtainable Shiny Pokémon that has exclusively appeared in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* Until [[Generation VIII]], Magearna's Shiny color scheme was identical to the regular one. {{g|HOME}} and {{g|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.2.0 include data for Magearna's Shiny palette.
* Magearna and {{p|Tatsugiri}} are the only Pokémon whose appearance while [[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] differs depending on their form.
* Mega Magearna has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Magearna may be based on a {{wp|nursemaid}}, a young woman that would care for and look after children within the community of a large household, having historically worked in medieval castles. The gear around Magearna's head also resembles a maid's headdress as well as its central body looking similar to the common wear for a maid, such as its arms looking like long, puffed sleeves and the black divide near the end of its "gown" bearing resemblance to the end of an apron. It may also borrow from the idea of a {{wp|karakuri puppet}}, but does not resemble one. The rabbit ears and the yellow crescents on its body may reference the {{wp|moon rabbit}} legend. Magearna may also be inspired by {{wp|Mahina_(mythology)|Mahina}}, the Hawaiian goddess of the moon, due to her name resembling "machine" or "machina", and Magearna's color and lower body shape. Based on its name and access to {{m|Shift Gear}}, it might be a gear machine system.

====Name origin====
Magearna may be a combination of ''machina'' (Latin for ''machine''), ''{{wp|mana}}'', and ''gear''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ja=マギアナ ''Magearna''|jameaning=From ''machina'', ''gear'', and ''{{wp|mana}}''
|fr=Magearna|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Magearna|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Magearna|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Magearna|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=마기아나 ''Magiana''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=瑪機雅娜 / 玛机雅娜 ''Mǎjīyǎ'nà''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|機 / 机 ''jī''|machine}}
|zh_yue=瑪機雅娜 ''Máhgēingáh'nàh''|zh_yuemeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|機 ''gēi''|machine}}
|hi=मगियरना ''Magearna''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|ru=Магирна ''Magirna''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มาเกียนา ''Makiana''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|vi=Magiana|vimeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

''Original Color''
{{langtable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{ground color}}
|ja=５００ねんまえのいろ ''{{tt|500 Nenmae no Iro|Color from 500 Years Ago}}''
|zh_yue=５００年前的顏色 ''{{tt|500 Nínchìhn dīk Ngàahnsīk|Color from 500 Years Ago}}''
|zh_cmn=５００年前的顏色 / ５００年前的颜色 ''{{tt|500 Niánqián de Yánsè|Color from 500 Years Ago}}''
|fr=Couleur du Passé
|de=Originalfarbe
|it=Colore Antico
|ko=500년 전의 색 ''{{tt|500 Nyeonjeon-ui Saek|Color from 500 Years Ago}}''
|es=Color Vetusto
|vi = Màu có từ 500 năm trước
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Magearna (M19)]]
* [[Artificial Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==
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|}
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Mega Evolution

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:''For the TCG expansions with the same name, see [[Mega Evolution (TCG)]] and [[Mega Evolution (ATCG)]].''
{{redirect|Mega|{{adv|Crystal}}'s {{p|Meganium}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]], which is known as Mega in [[Chuang Yi]] translations|Megaree}}
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[[File:Mega Mewtwo vs Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Mega Mewtwo Y vs Mega Lucario]]

'''Mega Evolution''' (Japanese: '''メガシンカ''' ''Mega Evolution'') is a type of [[item]]-induced [[Form|form change]] introduced in {{g|X and Y}} that affects certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is present in the [[Generation]] {{gen|VI}} and {{gen|VII}} [[core series]] games, and has reappeared in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} and its [[Mega Dimension]] DLC. During its core series absence, it has remained usable in multiple {{spin-off games}}, such as {{pkmn|GO}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}, {{pkmn|UNITE}}, and {{pkmn|Champions}}.

Certain Pokémon can undergo Mega Evolution by having their Trainer activate their [[Key Stone]] while the Pokémon holds their corresponding [[Mega Stone]]. There are currently 87 species of Pokémon that are known to be capable of Mega Evolution, and there are currently 93 (or 96, counting specific variations) different known Mega Evolutions.

==Terminology==
The term '''Mega Evolution''' describes both the phenomenon<ref>{{p|Roaring Moon}}'s [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]] [[Pokédex]] entry: ''"According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region."''</ref> and the transformed Pokémon. The related verb is '''Mega Evolve'''.

The '''Mega-Evolved''' Pokémon<ref group="lower-alpha">"Mega Evolved" is hyphenated as "Mega-Evolved" when used as an adjective before a noun e.g. "Mega-Evolved Pokémon" or "Mega-Evolved form". [https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/elevate-heroic-hoenn-pokemon-with-mega-evolution Elevate Heroic Hoenn Pokémon with Mega Evolution], [[Pokémon.com]]. [https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Shuffle-Launch-Announced-New-Pokemon-Discovered-in-Pokemon-Ome Pokémon Shuffle Launch Announced, New Pokémon Discovered in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire], Press release, [[Pokémon.com]]. [https://www.pokemon.com/uk/strategy/a-guide-to-mega-evolution-in-pokemon-go A Guide to Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> are identified by having "'''Mega'''" in front of their name, such as Mega {{p|Altaria}} or Mega {{p|Meganium}}. For Pokémon with two Mega Evolutions, there are two naming conventions:
* Both Mega Evolutions are followed by either the letter X or Y: e.g., Mega {{p|Charizard}} X and Mega Charizard Y.
* If one of them is a Z Mega Evolution, only it will be followed by the letter Z: e.g., Mega {{p|Lucario}} and Mega Lucario Z.
{{right clear}}

==Overview==
[[File:Ralts Evolution Z-A.png|thumb|right|250px|The Evolution line for {{p|Ralts}} leading up to Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}]]
Described by both [[Professor Sycamore]] and [[Emma]] as an "[[Evolution]] that transcends all other Evolution", Mega Evolution allows {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to attain new levels of power, as evident by the increase in [[base stat]]s upon Mega Evolving, as well as the fact that it occurs only on Pokémon that are not able to evolve any further. Despite its name, Mega Evolution differs from regular Evolution in the sense that it is only a temporary transformation. To Mega Evolve, Pokémon require a strong bond with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, and two specific items are required for the process: a corresponding [[Mega Stone]] for most Pokémon, and a [[Key Stone]] for the Trainer.

Along with the power boost, Mega Evolution triggers a transformation in the Pokémon's appearance and behavior, which can be minor in some cases. Even though it is usually described as beneficial, some Pokémon, such as {{p|Scizor}}, are said to experience discomfort while Mega Evolved. Additionally, it may change the Pokémon's [[Ability]] to a set one (for example, a regular {{p|Venusaur}} can have the standard Ability {{a|Overgrow}} or the [[Hidden Ability]] {{a|Chlorophyll}}, but a Mega Venusaur always has {{a|Thick Fat}}) and may also change its [[type]], be it by adding, changing, or removing one (Mega {{p|Ampharos}}, Mega {{p|Gyarados}}, and Mega {{p|Aggron}}, respectively, are examples of such cases).

{{g|Legends: Z-A}} introduces the concept of '''[[Rogue Mega Evolution]]''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|暴走メガシンカ|Bōsō Mega-shinka}}''' ''Rampaging Mega Evolution''), whereby [[wild Pokémon]] undergo Mega Evolution without the need of a Mega Stone and a Trainer with a Key Stone after exposition to high concentrations of [[Mega Power]], which drives them into a berserk, hurtful state. The [[Mega Dimension]] DLC further introduces the concept of '''Z Mega Evolution''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|Ｚと名のつくメガシンカ|Z to Na no Tsuku Mega-shinka}}''' ''Mega Evolution with the name Z''), which mechanically differ from regular Mega Evolutions in that the charge up time for their moves are shorter, with the drawback being that their Mega Power meters drain quicker.<ref>(December 2, 2025). "[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega_lucario_z A New Mega-Evolved Pokémon Is Here]." Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension</ref> They all have 151 base [[Speed]], which is the highest of all Mega Evolutions.

==Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution==
===Introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y]]===
{| class="roundy sortable" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Y color dark}}; background:#{{X color}}" cellpadding=5px
|- style="background:#{{X color light}}
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! colspan=3 | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{X color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0003
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| [[File:0003Venusaur.png|100px|Venusaur]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Overgrow}} {{a|Chlorophyll}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0003Venusaur-Mega.png|100px|Mega Venusaur]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Thick Fat}}
| [[File:Bag Venusaurite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Venusaurite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0006
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Charizard}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0006Charizard.png|100px|Charizard]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Blaze}} {{a|Solar Power}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Charizard X]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Bag Charizardite X ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Charizardite X]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Charizard Y]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Drought}}
| [[File:Bag Charizardite Y ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Charizardite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0009
| {{p|Blastoise}}
| [[File:0009Blastoise.png|100px|Blastoise]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Torrent}} {{a|Rain Dish}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0009Blastoise-Mega.png|100px|Mega Blastoise]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Mega Launcher}}
| [[File:Bag Blastoisinite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Blastoisinite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0065
| {{p|Alakazam}}
| [[File:0065Alakazam.png|100px|Alakazam]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Synchronize}} {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Magic Guard}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0065Alakazam-Mega.png|100px|Mega Alakazam]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Trace}}
| [[File:Bag Alakazite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Alakazite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0094
| {{p|Gengar}}
| [[File:0094Gengar.png|100px|Gengar]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Levitate}}{{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VI}} {{a|Cursed Body}}{{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII}}+
| [[File:0094Gengar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gengar]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Shadow Tag}}
| [[File:Bag Gengarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Gengarite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0115
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan.png|100px|Kangaskhan]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Early Bird}} {{a|Scrappy}} {{a|Inner Focus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan-Mega.png|100px|Mega Kangaskhan]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Parental Bond}}
| [[File:Bag Kangaskhanite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Kangaskhanite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0127
| {{p|Pinsir}}
| [[File:0127Pinsir.png|100px|Pinsir]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}} {{a|Mold Breaker}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0127Pinsir-Mega.png|100px|Mega Pinsir]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Aerilate}}
| [[File:Bag Pinsirite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Pinsirite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0130
| {{p|Gyarados}}
| [[File:0130Gyarados.png|100px|Gyarados]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0130Gyarados-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gyarados]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| [[File:Bag Gyaradosite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Gyaradosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0142
| {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl.png|100px|Aerodactyl]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Rock Head}} {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl-Mega.png|100px|Mega Aerodactyl]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Bag Aerodactylite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Aerodactylite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0150
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Mewtwo}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0150Mewtwo.png|100px|Mewtwo]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Mewtwo X]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Steadfast}}
| [[File:Bag Mewtwonite X ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Mewtwonite X]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Mewtwo Y]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Insomnia}}
| [[File:Bag Mewtwonite Y ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Mewtwonite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0181
| {{p|Ampharos}}
| [[File:0181Ampharos.png|100px|Ampharos]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Static}} {{a|Plus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0181Ampharos-Mega.png|100px|Mega Ampharos]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| [[File:Bag Ampharosite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Ampharosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0212
| {{p|Scizor}}
| [[File:0212Scizor.png|100px|Scizor]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Technician}} {{a|Light Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0212Scizor-Mega.png|100px|Mega Scizor]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Technician}}
| [[File:Bag Scizorite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Scizorite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0214
| {{p|Heracross}}
| [[File:0214Heracross.png|100px|Heracross]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Guts}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0214Heracross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Heracross]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Skill Link}}
| [[File:Bag Heracronite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Heracronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0229
| {{p|Houndoom}}
| [[File:0229Houndoom.png|100px|Houndoom]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Early Bird}} {{a|Flash Fire}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0229Houndoom-Mega.png|100px|Mega Houndoom]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Solar Power}}
| [[File:Bag Houndoominite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Houndoominite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0248
| {{p|Tyranitar}}
| [[File:0248Tyranitar.png|100px|Tyranitar]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Sand Stream}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0248Tyranitar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Tyranitar]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Sand Stream}}
| [[File:Bag Tyranitarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Tyranitarite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0257
| {{p|Blaziken}}
| [[File:0257Blaziken.png|100px|Blaziken]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Blaze}} {{a|Speed Boost}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0257Blaziken-Mega.png|100px|Mega Blaziken]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Speed Boost}}
| [[File:Z-A Blazikenite.png|80px]] [[Blazikenite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0282
| {{p|Gardevoir}}
| [[File:0282Gardevoir.png|100px|Gardevoir]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Synchronize}} {{a|Trace}} {{a|Telepathy}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0282Gardevoir-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gardevoir]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Pixilate}}
| [[File:Bag Gardevoirite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Gardevoirite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0303
| {{p|Mawile}}
| [[File:0303Mawile.png|100px|Mawile]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}} {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Sheer Force}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0303Mawile-Mega.png|100px|Mega Mawile]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Huge Power}}
| [[File:Bag Mawilite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Mawilite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0306
| {{p|Aggron}}
| [[File:0306Aggron.png|100px|Aggron]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| {{a|Sturdy}} {{a|Rock Head}} {{a|Heavy Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0306Aggron-Mega.png|100px|Mega Aggron]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Filter}}
| [[File:Bag Aggronite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Aggronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0308
| {{p|Medicham}}
| [[File:0308Medicham.png|100px|Medicham]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Pure Power}} {{a|Telepathy}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0308Medicham-Mega.png|100px|Mega Medicham]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Pure Power}}
| [[File:Bag Medichamite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Medichamite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0310
| {{p|Manectric}}
| [[File:0310Manectric.png|100px|Manectric]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Static}} {{a|Lightning Rod}} {{a|Minus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0310Manectric-Mega.png|100px|Mega Manectric]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Intimidate}}
| [[File:Bag Manectite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Manectite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0354
| {{p|Banette}}
| [[File:0354Banette.png|100px|Banette]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Insomnia}} {{a|Frisk}} {{a|Cursed Body}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0354Banette-Mega.png|100px|Mega Banette]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Prankster}}
| [[File:Bag Banettite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Banettite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0359
| {{p|Absol}}
| [[File:0359Absol.png|100px|Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Super Luck}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0359Absol-Mega.png|100px|Mega Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Bag Absolite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Absolite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0380
| {{p|Latias}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Lati@s">Mega-Evolved forms of Latias and Latios were officially added in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but they were already programmed into Pokémon X and Y and as such players could trade their Mega Stones and use them in those games.</ref>
| [[File:0380Latias.png|100px|Latias]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0380Latias-Mega.png|100px|Mega Latias]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:Bag Latiasite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Latiasite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0381
| {{p|Latios}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Lati@s"/>
| [[File:0381Latios.png|100px|Latios]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0381Latios-Mega.png|100px|Mega Latios]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:Bag Latiosite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Latiosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0445
| {{p|Garchomp}}
| [[File:0445Garchomp.png|100px|Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Veil}} {{a|Rough Skin}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0445Garchomp-Mega.png|100px|Mega Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Force}}
| [[File:Bag Garchompite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Garchompite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0448
| {{p|Lucario}}
| [[File:0448Lucario.png|100px|Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Steadfast}} {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0448Lucario-Mega.png|100px|Mega Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Adaptability}}
| [[File:Bag Lucarionite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Lucarionite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0460
| {{p|Abomasnow}}
| [[File:0460Abomasnow.png|100px|Abomasnow]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Snow Warning}} {{a|Soundproof}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0460Abomasnow-Mega.png|100px|Mega Abomasnow]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Snow Warning}}
| [[File:Bag Abomasite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Abomasite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{X color light}}"
! style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=10 |
|}

===Introduced in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]===
{| class="roundy sortable" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Alpha Sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{Omega Ruby color}}" cellpadding=5px
|- style="background:#{{Omega Ruby color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! colspan=3 | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{Omega Ruby color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0015
| {{p|Beedrill}}
| [[File:0015Beedrill.png|100px|Beedrill]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Sniper}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0015Beedrill-Mega.png|100px|Mega Beedrill]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Adaptability}}
| [[File:Bag Beedrillite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Beedrillite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0018
| {{p|Pidgeot}}
| [[File:0018Pidgeot.png|100px|Pidgeot]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}} {{a|Tangled Feet}} {{a|Big Pecks}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0018Pidgeot-Mega.png|100px|Mega Pidgeot]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|No Guard}}
| [[File:Bag Pidgeotite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Pidgeotite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0080
| {{p|Slowbro}}
| [[File:0080Slowbro.png|100px|Slowbro]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Oblivious}} {{a|Own Tempo}} {{a|Regenerator}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0080Slowbro-Mega.png|100px|Mega Slowbro]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Shell Armor}}
| [[File:Bag Slowbronite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Slowbronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0208
| {{p|Steelix}}
| [[File:0208Steelix.png|100px|Steelix]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Rock Head}} {{a|Sturdy}} {{a|Sheer Force}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0208Steelix-Mega.png|100px|Mega Steelix]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Force}}
| [[File:Bag Steelixite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Steelixite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0254
| {{p|Sceptile}}
| [[File:0254Sceptile.png|100px|Sceptile]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}
| {{a|Overgrow}} {{a|Unburden}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0254Sceptile-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sceptile]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Lightning Rod}}
| [[File:Z-A Sceptilite.png|80px]] [[Sceptilite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0260
| {{p|Swampert}}
| [[File:0260Swampert.png|100px|Swampert]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Torrent}} {{a|Damp}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0260Swampert-Mega.png|100px|Mega Swampert]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Swift Swim}}
| [[File:Z-A Swampertite.png|80px]] [[Swampertite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0302
| {{p|Sableye}}
| [[File:0302Sableye.png|100px|Sableye]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}} {{a|Stall}} {{a|Prankster}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0302Sableye-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sableye]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Bag Sablenite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Sablenite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0319
| {{p|Sharpedo}}
| [[File:0319Sharpedo.png|100px|Sharpedo]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Rough Skin}} {{a|Speed Boost}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0319Sharpedo-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sharpedo]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Strong Jaw}}
| [[File:Bag Sharpedonite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Sharpedonite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0323
| {{p|Camerupt}}
| [[File:0323Camerupt.png|100px|Camerupt]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Magma Armor}} {{a|Solid Rock}} {{a|Anger Point}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0323Camerupt-Mega.png|100px|Mega Camerupt]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sheer Force}}
| [[File:Bag Cameruptite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Cameruptite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0334
| {{p|Altaria}}
| [[File:0334Altaria.png|100px|Altaria]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Natural Cure}} {{a|Cloud Nine}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0334Altaria-Mega.png|100px|Mega Altaria]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Pixilate}}
| [[File:Bag Altarianite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Altarianite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0362
| {{p|Glalie}}
| [[File:0362Glalie.png|100px|Glalie]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Ice Body}} {{a|Moody}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0362Glalie-Mega.png|100px|Mega Glalie]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Refrigerate}}
| [[File:Bag Glalitite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Glalitite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0373
| {{p|Salamence}}
| [[File:0373Salamence.png|100px|Salamence]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0373Salamence-Mega.png|100px|Mega Salamence]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Aerilate}}
| [[File:Bag Salamencite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Salamencite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0376
| {{p|Metagross}}
| [[File:0376Metagross.png|100px|Metagross]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Clear Body}} {{a|Light Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0376Metagross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Metagross]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Bag Metagrossite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Metagrossite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0384
| {{p|Rayquaza}}
| [[File:0384Rayquaza.png|100px|Rayquaza]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Air Lock}}
| [[File:0384Rayquaza-Mega.png|100px|Mega Rayquaza]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Delta Stream}}
| data-sort-value="&ndash" | None<ref group="lower-alpha">In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Rayquaza must eat the [[Meteorite]] and learn {{m|Dragon Ascent}} during the [[Delta Episode]] before any Rayquaza can Mega Evolve. In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, Rayquaza must be taught Dragon Ascent via [[Move Tutor]].</ref>
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0428
| {{p|Lopunny}}
| [[File:0428Lopunny.png|100px|Lopunny]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Cute Charm}} {{a|Klutz}} {{a|Limber}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0428Lopunny-Mega.png|100px|Mega Lopunny]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Scrappy}}
| [[File:Bag Lopunnite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Lopunnite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0475
| {{p|Gallade}}
| [[File:0475Gallade.png|100px|Gallade]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Steadfast}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0475Gallade-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gallade]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Inner Focus}}
| [[File:Bag Galladite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Galladite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0531
| {{p|Audino}}
| [[File:0531Audino.png|100px|Audino]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Healer}} {{a|Regenerator}} {{a|Klutz}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0531Audino-Mega.png|100px|Mega Audino]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Healer}}
| [[File:Bag Audinite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Audinite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0719
| {{p|Diancie}}
| [[File:0719Diancie.png|100px|Diancie]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Clear Body}}
| [[File:0719Diancie-Mega.png|100px|Mega Diancie]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Bag Diancite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Diancite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Omega Ruby color light}}"
! style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=10 |
|}

===Introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]===
{| class="roundy sortable" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Legends Z-A color dark}}; background:#{{Legends Z-A color}}" cellpadding=5px
|- style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"Legends Z-A
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! colspan=2 | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=2 | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
! class="unsortable" | Image
! Type
! class="unsortable" | Image
! Type
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0036
| {{p|Clefable}}
| [[File:0036Clefable.png|100px|Clefable]]
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0036M.png|100px|Mega Clefable]]
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Clefablite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Clefablite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0071
| {{p|Victreebel}}
| [[File:0071Victreebel.png|100px|Victreebel]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| [[File:0071Victreebel-Mega ZA.png|100px|Mega Victreebel]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Victreebelite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Victreebelite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0121
| {{p|Starmie}}
| [[File:0121Starmie.png|100px|Starmie]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0121M.png|100px|Mega Starmie]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Starminite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Starminite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0149
| {{p|Dragonite}}
| [[File:0149Dragonite.png|100px|Dragonite]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| [[File:0149Dragonite-Mega.png|100px|Mega Dragonite]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Dragoninite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Dragoninite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0154
| {{p|Meganium}}
| [[File:0154Meganium.png|100px|Meganium]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}
| [[File:0154Meganium-Mega.png|100px|Mega Meganium]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Meganiumite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Meganiumite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0160
| {{p|Feraligatr}}
| [[File:0160Feraligatr.png|100px|Feraligatr]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:0160Feraligatr-Mega.png|100px|Mega Feraligatr]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Feraligite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Feraligite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0227
| {{p|Skarmory}}
| [[File:0227Skarmory.png|100px|Skarmory]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0227M.png|100px|Mega Skarmory]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Skarmorite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Skarmorite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0478
| {{p|Froslass}}
| [[File:0478Froslass.png|100px|Froslass]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0478M.png|100px|Mega Froslass]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Froslassite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Froslassite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0500
| {{p|Emboar}}
| [[File:0500Emboar.png|100px|Emboar]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| [[File:0500Emboar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Emboar]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Emboarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Emboarite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0530
| {{p|Excadrill}}
| [[File:0530Excadrill.png|100px|Excadrill]]
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0530M.png|100px|Mega Excadrill]]
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Excadrite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Excadrite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0545
| {{p|Scolipede}}
| [[File:0545Scolipede.png|100px|Scolipede]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0545M.png|100px|Mega Scolipede]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Scolipite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Scolipite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0560
| {{p|Scrafty}}
| [[File:0560Scrafty.png|100px|Scrafty]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0560M.png|100px|Mega Scrafty]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Scraftinite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Scraftinite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0604
| {{p|Eelektross}}
| [[File:0604Eelektross.png|100px|Eelektross]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| [[File:0604Eelektross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Eelektross]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Eelektrossite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Eelektrossite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0609
| {{p|Chandelure}}
| [[File:0609Chandelure.png|100px|Chandelure]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0609M.png|100px|Mega Chandelure]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Chandelurite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Chandelurite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0652
| {{p|Chesnaught}}
| [[File:0652Chesnaught.png|100px|Chesnaught]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| [[File:0652Chesnaught-Mega ZA.png|100px|Mega Chesnaught]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Chesnaughtite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Chesnaughtite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0655
| {{p|Delphox}}
| [[File:0655Delphox.png|100px|Delphox]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| [[File:0655Delphox-Mega ZA.png|100px|Mega Delphox]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Delphoxite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Delphoxite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0658
| {{p|Greninja}}
| [[File:0658Greninja.png|100px|Greninja]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| [[File:0658Greninja-Mega ZA.png|100px|Mega Greninja]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Greninjite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Greninjite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0668
| {{p|Pyroar}}
| [[File:0668Pyroar.png|100px|Pyroar]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Normal}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0668M.png|100px|Mega Pyroar]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Normal}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Pyroarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Pyroarite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0670
| Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}
| [[File:0670Floette-Eternal.png|100px|Floette]]
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0670M.png|100px|Mega Floette]]
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Floettite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Floettite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0687
| {{p|Malamar}}
| [[File:0687Malamar.png|100px|Malamar]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| [[File:0687Malamar-Mega ZA.png|100px|Mega Malamar]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Malamarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Malamarite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0689
| {{p|Barbaracle}}
| [[File:0689Barbaracle.png|100px|Barbaracle]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0689M.png|100px|Mega Barbaracle]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Barbaracite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Barbaracite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0691
| {{p|Dragalge}}
| [[File:0691Dragalge.png|100px|Dragalge]]
| {{typecolor|Poison}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0691M.png|100px|Mega Dragalge]]
| {{typecolor|Poison}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Dragalgite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Dragalgite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0701
| {{p|Hawlucha}}
| [[File:0701Hawlucha.png|100px|Hawlucha]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| [[File:0701Hawlucha-Mega ZA.png|100px|Mega Hawlucha]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Hawluchanite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Hawluchanite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0718
| {{p|Zygarde}} Complete Forme
| [[File:0718Zygarde-Complete.png|100px|Zygarde]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0718M.png|100px|Mega Zygarde]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Zygardite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Zygardite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0780
| {{p|Drampa}}
| [[File:0780Drampa.png|100px|Drampa]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0780M.png|100px|Mega Drampa]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Drampanite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Drampanite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0870
| {{p|Falinks}}
| [[File:0870Falinks.png|100px|Falinks]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| [[File:Spr_9z_0870M.png|100px|Mega Falinks]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Falinksite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Falinksite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=10 |
|}

====Introduced in [[Mega Dimension]]====
{| class="roundy sortable" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Mega Dimension color dark}}; background:#{{Mega Dimension color}}" cellpadding=5px
|- style="background:#{{Mega Dimension color light}}"Legends Z-A
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! colspan=2 | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=2 | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{Mega Dimension color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Image
! Type
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0026
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Raichu}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0026Raichu.png|100px|Raichu]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Electric}}
| [[File:0026Raichu-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Raichu X]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| [[File:Bag Raichunite X ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Raichunite X]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0026Raichu-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Raichu Y]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| [[File:Z-A Raichunite Y.png|80px]] [[Raichunite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0358
| {{p|Chimecho}}
| [[File:0358Chimecho.png|100px|Chimecho]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| [[File:0358Chimecho-Mega.png|100px|Mega Chimecho]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Chimechite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Chimechite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0359
| {{p|Absol}}
| [[File:0359Absol.png|100px|Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| [[File:0359Absol-Mega Z.png|100px|Mega Absol Z]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| [[File:Bag Absolite Z ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Absolite Z]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0398
| {{p|Staraptor}}
| [[File:0398Staraptor.png|100px|Staraptor]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| [[File:0398Staraptor-Mega.png|100px|Mega Staraptor]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| [[File:Bag Staraptite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Staraptite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0445
| {{p|Garchomp}}
| [[File:0445Garchomp.png|100px|Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| [[File:0445Garchomp-Mega Z.png|100px|Mega Garchomp Z]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}
| [[File:Bag Garchompite Z ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Garchompite Z]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0448
| {{p|Lucario}}
| [[File:0448Lucario.png|100px|Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:0448Lucario-Mega Z.png|100px|Mega Lucario Z]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Lucarionite Z ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Lucarionite Z]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0485
| {{p|Heatran}}
| [[File:0485Heatran.png|100px|Heatran]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:0485Heatran-Mega.png|100px|Mega Heatran]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Heatranite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Heatranite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0491
| {{p|Darkrai}}
| [[File:0491Darkrai.png|100px|Darkrai]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| [[File:0491Darkrai-Mega.png|100px|Mega Darkrai]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| [[File:Bag Darkranite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Darkranite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0623
| {{p|Golurk}}
| [[File:0623Golurk.png|100px|Golurk]]
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| [[File:0623Golurk-Mega.png|100px|Mega Golurk]]
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| [[File:Bag Golurkite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Golurkite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0678
| {{p|Meowstic}}
| [[File:0678Meowstic.png|100px|Meowstic]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| [[File:0678Meowstic-Mega.png|100px|Mega Meowstic]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| [[File:Bag Meowsticite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Meowsticite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0740
| {{p|Crabominable}}
| [[File:0740Crabominable.png|100px|Crabominable]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| [[File:0740Crabominable-Mega.png|100px|Mega Crabominable]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| [[File:Bag Crabominite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Crabominite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0768
| {{p|Golisopod}}
| [[File:0768Golisopod.png|100px|Golisopod]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:0768Golisopod-Mega.png|100px|Mega Golisopod]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Golisopite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Golisopite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0801
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Magearna}}
| [[File:0801Magearna.png|100px|Magearna]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| [[File:0801Magearna-Mega.png|100px|Mega Magearna]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Bag Magearnite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Magearnite]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0801Magearna-Original.png|100px|Magearna]]
| [[File:0801Magearna-Mega Original.png|100px|Mega Magearna]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0807
| {{p|Zeraora}}
| [[File:0807Zeraora.png|100px|Zeraora]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| [[File:0807Zeraora-Mega.png|100px|Mega Zeraora]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| [[File:Bag Zeraorite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Zeraorite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0952
| {{p|Scovillain}}
| [[File:0952Scovillain.png|100px|Scovillain]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| [[File:0952Scovillain-Mega.png|100px|Mega Scovillain]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| [[File:Bag Scovillainite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Scovillainite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0970
| {{p|Glimmora}}
| [[File:0970Glimmora.png|100px|Glimmora]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| [[File:0970Glimmora-Mega.png|100px|Mega Glimmora]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| [[File:Bag Glimmoranite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Glimmoranite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=3 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0978
| rowspan=3 | {{p|Tatsugiri}}
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri.png|100px|Tatsugiri]]
| rowspan=3 | {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Mega.png|100px|Mega Tatsugiri]]
| rowspan=3 | {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Bag Tatsugirinite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Tatsugirinite]]
| rowspan=3 | {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Droopy.png|100px|Tatsugiri]]
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Droopy Mega.png|100px|Mega Tatsugiri]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Stretchy.png|100px|Tatsugiri]]
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Stretchy Mega.png|100px|Mega Tatsugiri]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0998
| {{p|Baxcalibur}}
| [[File:0998Baxcalibur.png|100px|Baxcalibur]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| [[File:0998Baxcalibur-Mega.png|100px|Mega Baxcalibur]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| [[File:Bag Baxcalibrite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Baxcalibrite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|}

==Height and weight comparisons==
{| class="roundy sortable" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Y color dark}}; background:#{{X color}}" cellpadding=5px
|- style="background:#{{X color light}}
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! colspan=2 | Before Mega Evolution
! rowspan=2 | Mega-Evolved Pokémon
! colspan=2 | After Mega Evolution
! colspan=2 | Increased/Decreased
|- style="background:#{{X color light}}"
! Height
! Weight
! Height
! Weight
! Height
! Weight
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0003
| [[File:0003Venusaur.png|60px|Venusaur]] {{p|Venusaur}}
| 6'07" (2.0 m)
| 220.5 lbs. (100.0 kg)
| [[File:0003Venusaur-Mega.png|60px|Mega Venusaur]] Mega Venusaur
| 7'10" (2.4 m)
| 342.8 lbs. (155.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" rowspan=2 |#0006
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0006Charizard.png|60px|Charizard]] {{p|Charizard}}
| rowspan=2 | 5'07" (1.7 m)
| rowspan=2 | 199.5 lbs. (90.5 kg)
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega X.png|60px|Mega Charizard X]] Mega Charizard X
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 243.6 lbs. (110.5 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega Y.png|60px|Mega Charizard Y]] Mega Charizard Y
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 221.6 lbs. (100.5 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0009
| [[File:0009Blastoise.png|60px|Blastoise]] {{p|Blastoise}}
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 188.5 lbs. (85.5 kg)
| [[File:0009Blastoise-Mega.png|60px|Mega Blastoise]] Mega Blastoise
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 222.9 lbs. (101.1 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0015
| [[File:0015Beedrill.png|60px|Beedrill]] {{p|Beedrill}}
| 3'03" (1.0 m)
| 65.0 lbs. (29.5 kg)
| [[File:0015Beedrill-Mega.png|60px|Mega Beedrill]] Mega Beedrill
| 4'07" (1.4 m)
| 89.3 lbs. (40.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0018
| [[File:0018Pidgeot.png|60px|Pidgeot]] {{p|Pidgeot}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 87.1 lbs. (39.5 kg)
| [[File:0018Pidgeot-Mega.png|60px|Mega Pidgeot]] Mega Pidgeot
| 7'03" (2.2 m)
| 111.3 lbs. (50.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" rowspan=2 |#0026
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0026Raichu.png|60px|Raichu]] {{p|Raichu}}
| rowspan=2 | 2'07" (0.8 m)
| rowspan=2 | 66.1 lbs. (30.0 kg)
| [[File:0026Raichu-Mega X ZA.png|60px|Mega Raichu X]] Mega Raichu X
| 3'11" (1.2 m)
| 83.8 lbs. (38.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0026Raichu-Mega Y ZA.png|60px|Mega Raichu Y]] Mega Raichu Y
| 3'03" (1.0 m)
| 57.3 lbs. (26.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{no|2=🡣}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0036
| [[File:0036Clefable.png|60px|Clefable]] {{p|Clefable}}
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
| 88.2 lbs. (40.0 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0036M.png|60px|Mega Clefable]] Mega Clefable
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 93.3 lbs. (42.3 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0065
| [[File:0065Alakazam.png|60px|Alakazam]] {{p|Alakazam}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 105.8 lbs. (48.0 kg)
| [[File:0065Alakazam-Mega.png|60px|Mega Alakazam]] Mega Alakazam
| 3'11" (1.2 m)
| 105.8 lbs. (48.0 kg)
| {{no|2=🡣}}
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0071
| [[File:0071Victreebel.png|60px|Victreebel]] {{p|Victreebel}}
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 34.2 lbs. (15.5 kg)
| [[File:0071Victreebel-Mega ZA.png|60px|Mega Victreebel]] Mega Victreebel
| 14'09" (4.5 m)
| 276.7 lbs. (125.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0080
| [[File:0080Slowbro.png|60px|Slowbro]] {{p|Slowbro}}
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 173.1 lbs. (78.5 kg)
| [[File:0080Slowbro-Mega.png|60px|Mega Slowbro]] Mega Slowbro
| 6'07" (2.0 m)
| 264.6 lbs. (120.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0094
| [[File:0094Gengar.png|60px|Gengar]] {{p|Gengar}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 89.3 lbs. (40.5 kg)
| [[File:0094Gengar-Mega.png|60px|Mega Gengar]] Mega Gengar
| 4'07" (1.4 m)
| 89.3 lbs. (40.5 kg)
| {{no|2=🡣}}
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0115
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan.png|60px|Kangaskhan]] {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| 7'03" (2.2 m)
| 176.4 lbs. (80.0 kg)
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan-Mega.png|60px|Mega Kangaskhan]] Mega Kangaskhan
| 7'03" (2.2 m)
| 220.5 lbs. (100.0 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0121
| [[File:0121Starmie.png|60px|Starmie]] {{p|Starmie}}
| 3'07" (1.1 m)
| 176.4 lbs. (80.0 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0121M.png|60px|Mega Starmie]] Mega Starmie
| 7'07" (2.3 m)
| 176.4 lbs. (80.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0127
| [[File:0127Pinsir.png|60px|Pinsir]] {{p|Pinsir}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 121.3 lbs. (55.0 kg)
| [[File:0127Pinsir-Mega.png|60px|Mega Pinsir]] Mega Pinsir
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 130.1 lbs. (59.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0130
| [[File:0130Gyarados.png|60px|Gyarados]] {{p|Gyarados}}
| 21'04" (6.5 m)
| 518.1 lbs. (235.0 kg)
| [[File:0130Gyarados-Mega.png|60px|Mega Gyarados]] Mega Gyarados
| 21'04" (6.5 m)
| 672.4 lbs. (305.0 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0142
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl.png|60px|Aerodactyl]] {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
| 130.1 lbs. (59.0 kg)
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl-Mega.png|60px|Mega Aerodactyl]] Mega Aerodactyl
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
| 174.2 lbs. (79.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0149
| [[File:0149Dragonite.png|60px|Dragonite]] {{p|Dragonite}}
| 7'03" (2.2 m)
| 463.0 lbs. (210.0 kg)
| [[File:0149Dragonite-Mega.png|60px|Mega Dragonite]] Mega Dragonite
| 7'03" (2.2 m)
| 639.3 lbs. (290.0 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" rowspan=2 |#0150
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0150Mewtwo.png|60px|Mewtwo]] {{p|Mewtwo}}
| rowspan=2 | 6'07" (2.0 m)
| rowspan=2 | 269.0 lbs. (122.0 kg)
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega X.png|60px|Mega Mewtwo X]] Mega Mewtwo X
| 7'07" (2.3 m)
| 280.0 lbs. (127.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega Y.png|60px|Mega Mewtwo Y]] Mega Mewtwo Y
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 72.8 lbs. (33.0 kg)
| {{no|2=🡣}}
| {{no|2=🡣}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0154
| [[File:0154Meganium.png|60px|Meganium]] {{p|Meganium}}
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
| 221.6 lbs. (100.5 kg)
| [[File:0154Meganium-Mega.png|60px|Mega Meganium]] Mega Meganium
| 7'10" (2.4 m)
| 443.1 lbs. (201.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0160
| [[File:0160Feraligatr.png|60px|Feraligatr]] {{p|Feraligatr}}
| 7'07" (2.3 m)
| 195.8 lbs. (88.8 kg)
| [[File:0160Feraligatr-Mega.png|60px|Feraligatr]] Mega Feraligatr
| 7'07" (2.3 m)
| 239.9 lbs. (108.8 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0181
| [[File:0181Ampharos.png|60px|Ampharos]] {{p|Ampharos}}
| 4'07" (1.4 m)
| 135.6 lbs. (61.5 kg)
| [[File:0181Ampharos-Mega.png|60px|Mega Ampharos]] Mega Ampharos
| 4'07" (1.4 m)
| 135.6 lbs. (61.5 kg)
| —
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0208
| [[File:0208Steelix.png|60px|Steelix]] {{p|Steelix}}
| 30'02" (9.2 m)
| 881.8 lbs. (400.0 kg)
| [[File:0208Steelix-Mega.png|60px|Mega Steelix]] Mega Steelix
| 34'05" (10.5 m)
| 1631.4 lbs. (740.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0212
| [[File:0212Scizor.png|60px|Scizor]] {{p|Scizor}}
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
| 260.1 lbs. (118.0 kg)
| [[File:0212Scizor-Mega.png|60px|Mega Scizor]] Mega Scizor
| 6'07" (2.0 m)
| 275.6 lbs. (125.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0214
| [[File:0214Heracross.png|60px|Heracross]] {{p|Heracross}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 119.0 lbs. (54.0 kg)
| [[File:0214Heracross-Mega.png|60px|Mega Heracross]] Mega Heracross
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 137.8 lbs. (62.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0227
| [[File:0227Skarmory.png|60px|Skarmory]] {{p|Skarmory}}
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 111.3 lbs. (50.5 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0227M.png|60px|Mega Skarmory]] Mega Skarmory
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 89.1 lbs. (40.4 kg)
| —
| {{no|2=🡣}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0229
| [[File:0229Houndoom.png|60px|Houndoom]] {{p|Houndoom}}
| 4'07" (1.4 m)
| 77.2 lbs. (35.0 kg)
| [[File:0229Houndoom-Mega.png|60px|Mega Houndoom]] Mega Houndoom
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
| 109.1 lbs. (49.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0248
| [[File:0248Tyranitar.png|60px|Tyranitar]] {{p|Tyranitar}}
| 6'07" (2.0 m)
| 445.3 lbs. (202.0 kg)
| [[File:0248Tyranitar-Mega.png|60px|Mega Tyranitar]] Mega Tyranitar
| 8'02" (2.5 m)
| 562.2 lbs. (255.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0254
| [[File:0254Sceptile.png|60px|Sceptile]] {{p|Sceptile}}
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 115.1 lbs. (52.2 kg)
| [[File:0254Sceptile-Mega.png|60px|Mega Sceptile]] Mega Sceptile
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
| 121.7 lbs. (55.2 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0257
| [[File:0257Blaziken.png|60px|Blaziken]] {{p|Blaziken}}
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
| 114.6 lbs. (52.0 kg)
| [[File:0257Blaziken-Mega.png|60px|Mega Blaziken]] Mega Blaziken
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
| 114.6 lbs. (52.0 kg)
| —
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0260
| [[File:0260Swampert.png|60px|Swampert]] {{p|Swampert}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 180.6 lbs. (81.9 kg)
| [[File:0260Swampert-Mega.png|60px|Mega Swampert]] Mega Swampert
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
| 224.9 lbs. (102.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0282
| [[File:0282Gardevoir.png|60px|Gardevoir]] {{p|Gardevoir}}
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 106.7 lbs. (48.4 kg)
| [[File:0282Gardevoir-Mega.png|60px|Mega Gardevoir]] Mega Gardevoir
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 106.7 lbs. (48.4 kg)
| —
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0302
| [[File:0302Sableye.png|60px|Sableye]] {{p|Sableye}}
| 1'08" (0.5 m)
| 24.3 lbs. (11.0 kg)
| [[File:0302Sableye-Mega.png|60px|Mega Sableye]] Mega Sableye
| 1'08" (0.5 m)
| 354.9 lbs. (161.0 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0303
| [[File:0303Mawile.png|60px|Mawile]] {{p|Mawile}}
| 2'00" (0.6 m)
| 25.4 lbs. (11.5 kg)
| [[File:0303Mawile-Mega.png|60px|Mega Mawile]] Mega Mawile
| 3'03" (1.0 m)
| 51.8 lbs. (23.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0306
| [[File:0306Aggron.png|60px|Aggron]] {{p|Aggron}}
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
| 793.7 lbs. (360.0 kg)
| [[File:0306Aggron-Mega.png|60px|Mega Aggron]] Mega Aggron
| 7'03" (2.2 m)
| 870.8 lbs. (395.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0308
| [[File:0308Medicham.png|60px|Medicham]] {{p|Medicham}}
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
| 69.4 lbs. (31.5 kg)
| [[File:0308Medicham-Mega.png|60px|Mega Medicham]] Mega Medicham
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
| 69.4 lbs. (31.5 kg)
| —
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0310
| [[File:0310Manectric.png|60px|Manectric]] {{p|Manectric}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 88.6 lbs. (40.2 kg)
| [[File:0310Manectric-Mega.png|60px|Mega Manectric]] Mega Manectric
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
| 97.0 lbs. (44.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0319
| [[File:0319Sharpedo.png|60px|Sharpedo]] {{p|Sharpedo}}
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
| 195.8 lbs. (88.8 kg)
| [[File:0319Sharpedo-Mega.png|60px|Mega Sharpedo]] Mega Sharpedo
| 8'02" (2.5 m)
| 287.3 lbs. (130.3 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0323
| [[File:0323Camerupt.png|60px|Camerupt]] {{p|Camerupt}}
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
| 485.0 lbs. (220.0 kg)
| [[File:0323Camerupt-Mega.png|60px|Mega Camerupt]] Mega Camerupt
| 8'02" (2.5 m)
| 706.6 lbs. (320.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0334
| [[File:0334Altaria.png|60px|Altaria]] {{p|Altaria}}
| 3'07" (1.1 m)
| 45.4 lbs. (20.6 kg)
| [[File:0334Altaria-Mega.png|60px|Mega Altaria]] Mega Altaria
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 45.4 lbs. (20.6 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0354
| [[File:0354Banette.png|60px|Banette]] {{p|Banette}}
| 3'07" (1.1 m)
| 27.6 lbs. (12.5 kg)
| [[File:0354Banette-Mega.png|60px|Mega Banette]] Mega Banette
| 3'11" (1.2 m)
| 28.7 lbs. (13.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0358
| [[File:0358Chimecho.png|60px|Absol]] {{p|Chimecho}}
| 2'00" (0.6 m)
| 2.2 lbs. (1.0 kg)
| [[File:0358Chimecho-Mega.png|60px|Mega Chimecho]] Mega Chimecho
| 3'11" (1.2 m)
| 17.6 lbs. (8.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" rowspan=2 |#0359
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0359Absol.png|60px|Absol]] {{p|Absol}}
| rowspan=2 | 3'11" (1.2 m)
| rowspan=2 | 103.6 lbs. (47.0 kg)
| [[File:0359Absol-Mega.png|60px|Mega Absol]] Mega Absol
| 3'11" (1.2 m)
| 108.0 lbs. (49.0 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0359Absol-Mega Z.png|60px|Mega Absol Z]] Mega Absol Z
| 3'11" (1.2 m)
| 108.0 lbs. (49.0 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0362
| [[File:0362Glalie.png|60px|Glalie]] {{p|Glalie}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 565.5 lbs. (256.5 kg)
| [[File:0362Glalie-Mega.png|60px|Mega Glalie]] Mega Glalie
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
| 772.1 lbs. (350.2 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0373
| [[File:0373Salamence.png|60px|Salamence]] {{p|Salamence}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 226.2 lbs. (102.6 kg)
| [[File:0373Salamence-Mega.png|60px|Mega Salamence]] Mega Salamence
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
| 248.2 lbs. (112.6 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0376
| [[File:0376Metagross.png|60px|Metagross]] {{p|Metagross}}
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 1212.5 lbs. (550.0 kg)
| [[File:0376Metagross-Mega.png|60px|Mega Metagross]] Mega Metagross
| 8'02" (2.5 m)
| 2078.7 lbs. (942.9 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0380
| [[File:0380Latias.png|60px|Latias]] {{p|Latias}}
| 4'07" (1.4 m)
| 88.2 lbs. (40.0 kg)
| [[File:0380Latias-Mega.png|60px|Mega Latias]] Mega Latias
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
| 114.6 lbs. (52.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0381
| [[File:0381Latios.png|60px|Latios]] {{p|Latios}}
| 6'07" (2.0 m)
| 132.3 lbs. (60.0 kg)
| [[File:0381Latios-Mega.png|60px|Mega Latios]] Mega Latios
| 7'07" (2.3 m)
| 154.3 lbs. (70.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0384
| [[File:0384Rayquaza.png|60px|Rayquaza]] {{p|Rayquaza}}
| 23'00" (7.0 m)
| 455.3 lbs. (206.5 kg)
| [[File:0384Rayquaza-Mega.png|60px|Mega Rayquaza]] Mega Rayquaza
| 35'05" (10.8 m)
| 864.2 lbs. (392.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0398
| [[File:0398Staraptor.png|60px|Staraptor]] {{p|Staraptor}}
| 3'11" (1.2 m)
| 54.9 lbs. (24.9 kg)
| [[File:0398Staraptor-Mega.png|60px|Mega Staraptor]] Mega Staraptor
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
| 110.2 lbs. (50.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0428
| [[File:0428Lopunny.png|60px|Lopunny]] {{p|Lopunny}}
| 3'11" (1.2 m)
| 73.4 lbs. (33.3 kg)
| [[File:0428Lopunny-Mega.png|60px|Mega Lopunny]] Mega Lopunny
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
| 62.4 lbs. (28.3 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{no|2=🡣}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" rowspan=2 |#0445
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0445Garchomp.png|60px|Garchomp]] {{p|Garchomp}}
| rowspan=2 | 6'03" (1.9 m)
| rowspan=2 | 209.4 lbs. (95.0 kg)
| [[File:0445Garchomp-Mega.png|60px|Mega Garchomp]] Mega Garchomp
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
| 209.4 lbs. (95.0 kg)
| —
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0445Garchomp-Mega Z.png|60px|Mega Garchomp Z]] Mega Garchomp Z
| 6'03" (1.9 m)
| 218.3 lbs. (99.0 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" rowspan=2 |#0448
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0448Lucario.png|60px|Lucario]] {{p|Lucario}}
| rowspan=2 | 3'11" (1.2 m)
| rowspan=2 | 119.0 lbs. (54.0 kg)
| [[File:0448Lucario-Mega.png|60px|Mega Lucario]] Mega Lucario
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
| 126.8 lbs. (57.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0448Lucario-Mega Z_ZA.png|60px|Mega Lucario Z]] Mega Lucario Z
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
| 108.9 lbs. (49.4 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{no|2=🡣}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0460
| [[File:0460Abomasnow.png|60px|Abomasnow]] {{p|Abomasnow}}
| 7'03" (2.2 m)
| 298.7 lbs. (135.5 kg)
| [[File:0460Abomasnow-Mega.png|60px|Mega Abomasnow]] Mega Abomasnow
| 8'10" (2.7 m)
| 407.9 lbs. (185.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0475
| [[File:0475Gallade.png|60px|Gallade]] {{p|Gallade}}
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 114.6 lbs. (52.0 kg)
| [[File:0475Gallade-Mega.png|60px|Mega Gallade]] Mega Gallade
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 124.3 lbs. (56.4 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0478
| [[File:0478Froslass.png|60px|Froslass]] {{p|Froslass}}
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
| 58.6 lbs. (26.6 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0478M.png|60px|Mega Froslass]] Mega Froslass
| 8'06" (2.6 m)
| 65.3 lbs. (29.6 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0485
| [[File:0485Heatran.png|60px|Heatran]] {{p|Heatran}}
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 948.0 lbs. (430.0 kg)
| [[File:0485Heatran-Mega.png|60px|Mega Heatran]] Mega Heatran
| 9'02" (2.8 m)
| 1256.6 lbs. (570.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0491
| [[File:0491Darkrai.png|60px|Darkrai]] {{p|Darkrai}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 111.3 lbs. (50.5 kg)
| [[File:0491Darkrai-Mega.png|60px|Mega Darkrai]] Mega Darkrai
| 9'10" (3.0 m)
| 529.1 lbs. (240.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0500
| [[File:0500Emboar.png|60px|Emboar]] {{p|Emboar}}
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 330.7 lbs. (150.0 kg)
| [[File:0500Emboar-Mega.png|60px|Emboar]] Mega Emboar
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
| 397.5 lbs. (180.3 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0530
| [[File:0530Excadrill.png|60px|Excadrill]] {{p|Excadrill}}
| 2'04" (0.7 m)
| 89.1 lbs. (40.4 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0530M.png|60px|Mega Excadrill]] Mega Excadrill
| 2'11" (0.9 m)
| 132.3 lbs. (60.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0531
| [[File:0531Audino.png|60px|Audino]] {{p|Audino}}
| 3'07" (1.1 m)
| 68.3 lbs. (31.0 kg)
| [[File:0531Audino-Mega.png|60px|Mega Audino]] Mega Audino
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 70.5 lbs. (32.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0545
| [[File:0545Scolipede.png|60px|Scolipede]] {{p|Scolipede}}
| 8'02" (2.5 m)
| 442.0 lbs. (200.5 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0545M.png|60px|Mega Scolipede]] Mega Scolipede
| 10'06" (3.2 m)
| 508.2 lbs. (230.5 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0560
| [[File:0560Scrafty.png|60px|Scrafty]] {{p|Scrafty}}
| 3'07" (1.1 m)
| 66.1 lbs. (30.0 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0560M.png|60px|Mega Scrafty]] Mega Scrafty
| 3'07" (1.1 m)
| 68.3 lbs. (31.0 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0604
| [[File:0604Eelektross.png|60px|Eelektross]] {{p|Eelektross}}
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
| 177.5 lbs. (80.5 kg)
| [[File:0604Eelektross-Mega.png|60px|Eelektross]] Mega Eelektross
| 9'10" (3.0 m)
| 396.8 lbs. (180.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0609
| [[File:0609Chandelure.png|60px|Chandelure]] {{p|Chandelure}}
| 3'03" (1.0 m)
| 75.6 lbs. (34.3 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0609M.png|60px|Mega Chandelure]] Mega Chandelure
| 8'02" (2.5 m)
| 153.4 lbs. (69.6 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0623
| [[File:0623Golurk.png|60px|Golurk]] {{p|Golurk}}
| 9'02" (2.8 m)
| 727.5 lbs. (330.0 kg)
| [[File:0623Golurk-Mega.png|60px|Mega Golurk]] Mega Golurk
| 13'01" (4.0 m)
| 727.5 lbs. (330.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0652
| [[File:0652Chesnaught.png|60px|Chesnaught]] {{p|Chesnaught}}
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 198.4 lbs. (90.0 kg)
| [[File:0652Chesnaught-Mega ZA.png|60px|Mega Chesnaught]] Mega Chesnaught
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 198.4 lbs. (90.0 kg)
| —
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0655
| [[File:0655Delphox.png|60px|Delphox]] {{p|Delphox}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 86.0 lbs. (39.0 kg)
| [[File:0655Delphox-Mega ZA.png|60px|Mega Delphox]] Mega Delphox
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 86.0 lbs. (39.0 kg)
| —
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0658
| [[File:0658Greninja.png|60px|Greninja]] {{p|Greninja}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 88.2 lbs. (40.0 kg)
| [[File:0658Greninja-Mega ZA.png|60px|Mega Greninja]] Mega Greninja
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 88.2 lbs. (40.0 kg)
| —
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0668
| [[File:0668Pyroar.png|60px|Pyroar]] {{p|Pyroar}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 179.7 lbs. (81.5 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0668M.png|60px|Mega Pyroar]] Mega Pyroar
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 205.7 lbs. (93.3 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0670
| [[File:0670Floette-Eternal.png|60px|Eternal Floette]] Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}
| 0'08" (0.2 m)
| 2.0 lbs. (0.9 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0670M.png|60px|Mega Floette]] Mega Floette
| 0'08" (0.2 m)
| 222.2 lbs. (100.8 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0678
| [[File:0678Meowstic.png|60px|Meowstic]] {{p|Meowstic}}
| 2'00" (0.6 m)
| 18.7 lbs. (8.5 kg)
| [[File:0678Meowstic-Mega.png|60px|Mega Meowstic]] Mega Meowstic
| 2'07" (0.8 m)
| 22.3 lbs. (10.1 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0687
| [[File:0687Malamar.png|60px|Malamar]] {{p|Malamar}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 103.6 lbs. (47.0 kg)
| [[File:0687Malamar-Mega ZA.png|60px|Mega Malamar]] Mega Malamar
| 9'06" (2.9 m)
| 153.9 lbs. (69.8 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0689
| [[File:0689Barbaracle.png|60px|Barbaracle]] {{p|Barbaracle}}
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
| 211.6 lbs. (96.0 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0689M.png|60px|Mega Barbaracle]] Mega Barbaracle
| 7'03" (2.2 m)
| 220.5 lbs. (100.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0691
| [[File:0691Dragalge.png|60px|Dragalge]] {{p|Dragalge}}
| 5'11" (1.8 m)
| 179.7 lbs. (81.5 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0691M.png|60px|Mega Dragalge]] Mega Dragalge
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
| 221.1 lbs. (100.3 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0701
| [[File:0701Hawlucha.png|60px|Hawlucha]] {{p|Hawlucha}}
| 2'07" (0.8 m)
| 47.4 lbs. (21.5 kg)
| [[File:0701Hawlucha-Mega ZA.png|60px|Mega Hawlucha]] Mega Hawlucha
| 3'03" (1.0 m)
| 55.1 lbs. (25.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0718
| [[File:0718Zygarde-Complete.png|60px|Zygarde Complete Forme]] {{p|Zygarde}} Complete Forme
| 14'09" (4.5 m)
| 1344.8 lbs. (610.0 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0718M.png|60px|Mega Zygarde]] Mega Zygarde
| 25'03" (7.7 m)
| 1344.8 lbs. (610.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0719
| [[File:0719Diancie.png|60px|Diancie]] {{p|Diancie}}
| 2'04" (0.7 m)
| 19.4 lbs. (8.8 kg)
| [[File:0719Diancie-Mega.png|60px|Mega Diancie]] Mega Diancie
| 3'07" (1.1 m)
| 61.3 lbs. (27.8 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0740
| [[File:0740Crabominable.png|60px|Crabominable]] {{p|Crabominable}}
| 5'07" (1.7 m)
| 396.8 lbs. (180.0 kg)
| [[File:0740Crabominable-Mega.png|60px|Mega Crabominable]] Mega Crabominable
| 8'06" (2.6 m)
| 557.3 lbs. (252.8 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0768
| [[File:0768Golisopod.png|60px|Golisopod]] {{p|Golisopod}}
| 6'07" (2.0 m)
| 238.1 lbs. (108.0 kg)
| [[File:0768Golisopod-Mega.png|60px|Mega Golisopod]] Mega Golisopod
| 7'07" (2.3 m)
| 326.3 lbs. (148.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0780
| [[File:0780Drampa.png|60px|Drampa]] {{p|Drampa}}
| 9'10" (3.0 m)
| 407.9 lbs. (185.0 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0780M.png|60px|Mega Drampa]] Mega Drampa
| 9'10" (3.0 m)
| 530.2 lbs. (240.5 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0801
| [[File:0801Magearna.png|60px|Magearna]] {{p|Magearna}}
| 3'03" (1.0 m)
| 177.5 lbs. (80.5 kg)
| [[File:0801Magearna-Mega.png|60px|Mega Magearna]] Mega Magearna
| 4'03" (1.3 m)
| 547.0 lbs. (248.1 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0807
| [[File:0807Zeraora.png|60px|Zeraora]] {{p|Zeraora}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 98.1 lbs. (44.5 kg)
| [[File:0807Zeraora-Mega.png|60px|Mega Zeraora]] Mega Zeraora
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 98.1 lbs. (44.5 kg)
| —
| —
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0870
| [[File:0870Falinks.png|60px|Falinks]] {{p|Falinks}}
| 9'10" (3.0 m)
| 136.7 lbs. (62.0 kg)
| [[File:Spr 9z 0870M.png|60px|Mega Falinks]] Mega Falinks
| 5'03" (1.6 m)
| 218.3 lbs. (99.0 kg)
| {{no|2=🡣}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0952
| [[File:0952Scovillain.png|60px|Scovillain]] {{p|Scovillain}}
| 2'11" (0.9 m)
| 33.1 lbs. (15.0 kg)
| [[File:0952Scovillain-Mega.png|60px|Mega Scovillain]] Mega Scovillain
| 3'11" (1.2 m)
| 48.5 lbs. (22.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0970
| [[File:0970Glimmora.png|60px|Glimmora]] {{p|Glimmora}}
| 4'11" (1.5 m)
| 99.2 lbs. (45.0 kg)
| [[File:0970Glimmora-Mega.png|60px|Mega Glimmora]] Mega Glimmora
| 9'02" (2.8 m)
| 169.8 lbs. (77.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0978
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri.png|60px|Tatsugiri]] {{p|Tatsugiri}}
| 1'00" (0.3 m)
| 17.6 lbs. (8.0 kg)
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Mega.png|60px|Mega Tatsugiri]] Mega Tatsugiri
| 2'00" (0.6 m)
| 52.9 lbs. (24.0 kg)
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0998
| [[File:0998Baxcalibur.png|60px|Baxcalibur]] {{p|Baxcalibur}}
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
| 463.0 lbs. (210.0 kg)
| [[File:0998Baxcalibur-Mega.png|60px|Mega Baxcalibur]] Mega Baxcalibur
| 6'11" (2.1 m)
| 694.5 lbs. (315.0 kg)
| —
| {{yes|2=🡩}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{X color light}}"
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{X color light}}"
! style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=14 |
|}

==Base stat comparison==
{{stats/h|x|y}}
{{stats/r|0003|Venusaur|img=Menu ZA 0003-Mega|display=Mega Venusaur|80|100|123|122|120|80}}
{{stats/r|0006|Charizard|img=Menu ZA 0006-Mega X|display=Mega Charizard X|78|130|111|130|85|100}}
{{stats/r|0006|Charizard|img=Menu ZA 0006-Mega Y|display=Mega Charizard Y|78|104|78|159|115|100}}
{{stats/r|0009|Blastoise|img=Menu ZA 0009-Mega|display=Mega Blastoise|79|103|120|135|115|78}}
{{stats/r|0015|Beedrill|img=Menu ZA 0015-Mega|display=Mega Beedrill|65|150|40|15|80|145}}
{{stats/r|0018|Pidgeot|img=Menu ZA 0018-Mega|display=Mega Pidgeot|83|80|80|135|80|121}}
{{stats/r|0026|Raichu|img=Menu ZA 0026-Mega X|display=Mega Raichu X|60|135|95|90|95|110}}
{{stats/r|0026|Raichu|img=Menu ZA 0026-Mega Y|display=Mega Raichu Y|60|100|55|160|80|130}}
{{stats/r|0036|Clefable|img=Menu ZA 0036-Mega|display=Mega Clefable|95|80|93|135|110|70}}
{{stats/r|0065|Alakazam|img=Menu ZA 0065-Mega|display=Mega Alakazam|55|50|65|175|105|150}}
{{stats/r|0071|Victreebel|img=Menu ZA 0071-Mega|display=Mega Victreebel|80|125|85|135|95|70}}
{{stats/r|0080|Slowbro|img=Menu ZA 0080-Mega|display=Mega Slowbro|95|75|180|130|80|30}}
{{stats/r|0094|Gengar|img=Menu ZA 0094-Mega|display=Mega Gengar|60|65|80|170|95|130}}
{{stats/r|0115|Kangaskhan|img=Menu ZA 0115-Mega|display=Mega Kangaskhan|105|125|100|60|100|100}}
{{stats/r|0121|Starmie|img=Menu ZA 0121-Mega|display=Mega Starmie|60|140|105|130|105|120}}
{{stats/r|0127|Pinsir|img=Menu ZA 0127-Mega|display=Mega Pinsir|65|155|120|65|90|105}}
{{stats/r|0130|Gyarados|img=Menu ZA 0130-Mega|display=Mega Gyarados|95|155|109|70|130|81}}
{{stats/r|0142|Aerodactyl|img=Menu ZA 0142-Mega|display=Mega Aerodactyl|80|135|85|70|95|150}}
{{stats/r|0149|Dragonite|img=Menu ZA 0149-Mega|display=Mega Dragonite|91|124|115|145|125|100}}
{{stats/r|0150|Mewtwo|img=Menu ZA 0150-Mega X|display=Mega Mewtwo X|106|190|100|154|100|130}}
{{stats/r|0150|Mewtwo|img=Menu ZA 0150-Mega Y|display=Mega Mewtwo Y|106|150|70|194|120|140}}
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{{stats/r|0260|Swampert|img=Menu ZA 0260-Mega|display=Mega Swampert|100|150|110|95|110|70}}
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{{stats/r|0302|Sableye|img=Menu ZA 0302-Mega|display=Mega Sableye|50|85|125|85|115|20}}
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{{stats/r|0376|Metagross|img=Menu ZA 0376-Mega|display=Mega Metagross|80|145|150|105|110|110}}
{{stats/r|0380|Latias|img=Menu ZA 0380-Mega|display=Mega Latias|80|100|120|140|150|110}}
{{stats/r|0381|Latios|img=Menu ZA 0381-Mega|display=Mega Latios|80|130|100|160|120|110}}
{{stats/r|0384|Rayquaza|img=Menu ZA 0384-Mega|display=Mega Rayquaza|105|180|100|180|100|115}}
{{stats/r|0398|Staraptor|img=Menu ZA 0398-Mega|display=Mega Staraptor|85|140|100|60|90|110}}
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{{stats/r|0448|Lucario|img=Menu ZA 0448-Mega|display=Mega Lucario|70|145|88|140|70|112}}
{{stats/r|0448|Lucario|img=Menu ZA 0448-Mega Z|display=Mega Lucario Z|70|100|70|164|70|151}}
{{stats/r|0460|Abomasnow|img=Menu ZA 0460-Mega|display=Mega Abomasnow|90|132|105|132|105|30}}
{{stats/r|0475|Gallade|img=Menu ZA 0475-Mega|display=Mega Gallade|68|165|95|65|115|110}}
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==In the core series games==
[[File:Lumiose Museum Mega Lucario Statue Replica ZA.png|thumb|230px|A replica of the Mega {{p|Lucario}} statue from the [[Tower of Mastery]]]]
===History===
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The origin of Mega Evolution is shrouded in mystery and has been subject to multiple interpretations, with different characters and groups having their own beliefs on where the phenomenon originated.

[[Professor Sycamore]] theorizes that [[Mega Stone]]s and, by extension, Mega Evolution were born as a result of the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} (or both{{sup/9|ZA}}) irradiating special stones, possibly [[Evolution stone]]s, when [[AZ]] fired the [[ultimate weapon]] for the first time 3,000 years ago; AZ himself supports this notion, further claiming that the recent firing of the ultimate weapon by [[Lysandre]] in [[Pokémon X and Y]] is the reason why new Mega Stones have been found as of the events of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.<ref>[[Emma]]: ''"[[Professor Sycamore]]'s theory was that [[Mega Stone]]s formed three thousand years ago... when certain stones were irradiated by the light—the energy of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]—that was fired from the [[ultimate weapon]]. [[AZ]] nodded when he heard that. According to him, that's why we've been finding new types of Mega Stones recently. After all, the ultimate weapon was fired again five years ago..."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> Sycamore also claims that Mega Evolution only occurs in the [[Kalos]] [[region]],<ref>[[Professor Sycamore]]: ''"And why are there examples of Mega Evolution only in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]? There's still so much we don't know..."'' ([[Pokémon X and Y]])</ref> with [[Sina]] implying the phenomenon does not naturally occur in faraway regions, such as [[Alola]].<ref>[[Sina]]: ''"It's so mysterious... to be talking about Mega Evolution here, in a region so far away from Kalos..."'' ({{g|Sun and Moon}}).</ref> Furthermore, the Kalos region hosts the [[Tower of Mastery]], the place where a legend claims a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and a {{p|Lucario}} found the first Mega and [[Key Stone]]s and unleashed the world's first Mega Evolution;<ref>NPC: ''"Long, long ago, a {{pkmn|Trainer}} came to this land accompanied by a {{p|Lucario}}. They found two strange stones. This is said to have led to the world's first Mega Evolution."'' ({{g|X and Y}})</ref><ref>Painting, [[Lumiose Museum]]: ''"The [[Tower of Mastery]] stands to the north of [[Shalour City]]. Two strange stones were once discovered in this area, which are now thought to have been the first known Mega Stone and [[Key Stone]]."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a painting of the tower in [[Lumiose Museum]] instead claims that Lucario was the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in the region of Kalos.

On the other hand, the [[Draconid people]] of the [[Hoenn]] region believe that {{p|Rayquaza}} was the first-ever Pokémon to Mega Evolve and, by doing so, begun all of Mega Evolution.<ref>[[Draconid people|Draconid descendant]], [[Meteor Falls]]: "''Yes, I am one of the [[Draconid people]]. One of the ancient folk tasked with passing down the knowledge of Mega Evolution—with the great lore of Lord {{p|Rayquaza}}, who was the beginning of all."'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref> According to the legend, as told by [[Zinnia]] at [[Sky Pillar]], a huge meteoroid struck the planet 1,000 years ago, creating the crater where currently lies [[Sootopolis City]] and causing natural energy to pour out of the cracks. In turn, this caused [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} to reawaken and battle for the energy. Seemingly attracted by the brilliant meteoroid with a rainbow shine, Rayquaza appeared and, responding to the people's wishes for salvation, transformed before quelling the conflict—in this sense, the meteoroid acted as a Key Stone, amplifying the wishes into the bond necessary to connect the people to Rayquaza, who already had the innate potential to Mega Evolve. AZ witnessed these events.<ref>[[Zinnia]]: ''"A witness to this series of events, a tall [[AZ|visitor]] from a [[Kalos|distant land]], said, “It is the Δ (Delta), born of the great disturbances in this world. By the bonds born of mankind's wish and the power of the stones, it will calm the troubles that plague the world.”"'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref><ref>[[Emma]]: ''"Ah! I just remembered that AZ mentioned something else. He said during his long journey searching for {{p|Floette}}, he saw a phenomenon in [[Hoenn]] that may have been the beginning of all Mega Evolution!"'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref><ref>[[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Constance]]: ''"The story goes that this AZ person traveled all the way to some far-off region called Hoenn. There, he researched the orgins of Mega Evolution to staisfy his own curiosity."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> The meeting between humanity and Rayquaza allowed for the mechanism behind the phenomenon to be understood, which led to the current theory of Mega Evolution.<ref>Scientist, [[Devon Corporation]]: "''Those who saw the way that Rayquaza, possessing this special power, reacted to their Key Stones to transform itself, began research into the subject. It came to be recognized as a form of [[Evolution]], a new possibility for Pokémon. And what we stitched together from all of this long research is the current theory of Mega Evolution."'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref>

According to Professors {{prof|Cozmo}} and Sycamore, Mega Evolution triggers the release of the entirety of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once,<ref>[[Professor Cozmo]]: ''"We will start off by artificially replicating the massive energy that is triggered at the time of Mega Evolution!"'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref><ref>[[Lysandre]]: ''"According to Professor Sycamore's research, Mega Evolution releases all of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once."'' ({{g|X and Y}})</ref> implying a strong connection to a Pokémon's own life force. This is further suggested by the fact that [[Infinity Energy]], the power source used as fuel for the ultimate weapon, has been confirmed multiple times to be made of the life energy of Pokémon,<ref>[[Mr. Stone]]: ''"And what energy source could power such a dreadful weapon? Do you know? You see... It ran on the life energy of Pokémon. The energy that could be gained by the sacrifice of so many Pokémon..."'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref><ref>[[Lysandre Labs]], B3F: ''"The weapon will be powered by living Pokémon—or rather by the life energy they contain."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> and that the [[Devon Corporation]] researched into Mega Evolution in order to develop Infinity Energy. In addition, Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces [[Mega Power]], a form of energy emitted by [[Ange]] from within [[Prism Tower]] that, when in excessive amounts, is able to make wild Pokémon enter a frenzied, Mega-Evolved state that heavily strains its body, a process known as [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]. Mega Power can be stored in a [[Mega Ring]] and be used by the {{player}} to Mega Evolve a Pokémon or upgrade a [[move]] into a [[Plus Move]]. Additionally, [[Mable]] suggests that {{p|Xerneas}}'s life energy can act similar to Mega Power, enabling the phenomenon of Rogue Mega Evolution.<ref>[[Mable]]: ''"The excessive [[Mega Power]] from the tower caused [[Rogue Mega Evolution]], and if {{p|Xerneas}} shows up, something similar could happen again. I mean, it has command of basically an unlimited pool of life energy!"'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref>

Mega Stones themselves are found spread throughout the Kalos and Hoenn regions. In Kalos, they only appear between [[Time|8 and 9 PM]] after the player exposed their Mega Ring to the energy from Xerneas{{sup/6|X}}/Yveltal{{sup/6|Y}} at [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] and touched the [[Anistar City]] {{DL|Anistar City|Sundial}}. During this period of time, the sundial emits light, allowing for the Mega Ring to react to underground Mega Stones; the actual relationship between them, however, is not fully understood. In Hoenn, they begin appearing in the overworld after the events with Primal Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}} and, along with Key Stones, also seem to have a strong connection to the meteoroids that rained down on the region millenia ago, with Professor Cozmo and [[Matt]] having found a [[Galladite]] and a Key Stone, respectively, in [[Meteor Falls]]; even more notably, the [[Meteorite]] obtained during the events of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire slowly changes to resemble a Mega Stone over the course of the game. [[Maxie]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/6|AS}} also consider the possibility of altering the Meteorite's qualities to those of a Mega or Key Stone. The Meteorites are implied to lose their powers as the time goes on.<ref>[[Zinnia]]: ''"The [[Meteorite]]s that should lie within Rayquaza's great body...aren't enough? Have these thousand years drained them of their power?"'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref> Similarly, an unremarkable [[pebble]] given to the player by {{p|Zygarde}} is actually revealed to be a [[Zygardite]] during the climax of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, [[Colress]] questions whether or not [[Z-Power]] can surpass the Mega Ring.<ref>[[Colress]]: ''"[[Z-Power]]... Is it the true potential that I seek? Does it surpass the [[Mega Ring]]?" ({{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}})''</ref> [[Dexio]] and Sina also imply that the two are similar due both being powered up by the Trainer-Pokémon relational bond.<ref>[[Sina]]: ''"You know, when you think about it, the [[Z-Power Ring]] helps the feelings of a Trainer reach their Pokémon so it can use its [[Z-Move]], right? It only follows that it should be able to achieve Mega Evolution, too!"'' ({{g|Sun and Moon}})</ref>

Mega Evolution is also referenced in the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}} magazine and in the [[Paldea]] [[Pokédex]], where it is mentioned that {{p|Roaring Moon}} resembles Mega {{p|Salamence}}.
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===In battle===
[[File:Blaziken Mega Evolution.png|thumb|left|240px|{{p|Blaziken}} Mega Evolving into Mega Blaziken]]
In the [[core series]] games, Mega Evolution requires the player to hold a [[Key Stone]] and a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} capable of Mega Evolution holding its compatible [[Mega Stone]]. Only {{p|Rayquaza}} does not need a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve; instead, it must know the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. In {{LGPE}}, the player simply needs to have the required Mega Stone in their bag, since there is no held item feature. Although most media state that a strong bond with the Pokémon and their trainer is needed, neither [[friendship]] nor [[affection]] is necessary to Mega Evolve in the games.

A Mega-Evolved Pokémon has different [[base stats]], with the exception of {{stat|HP}}, and can have a different [[Ability]] and [[type]] from its non-Mega-Evolved form. Every Mega-Evolved Pokémon (except for Mega {{p|Alakazam}} in [[Generation VI]]) has a [[base stat]] total 100 points higher than that of its base form, though in {{g|Legends: ZA}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Medicham}}, and {{p|Starmie}} have a greater increase in [[stat]]s. For the former two, this is to make up for the lack of Abilities in the game (they both have Abilities that double their {{stat|Attack}} stats, namely {{a|Huge Power}} and {{a|Pure Power}}), while the reason in Starmie's case is presently unknown though likely similar. Mega Zygarde gains only 70 points.

In any {{pkmn|battle}}, each {{pkmn|Trainer}} may only Mega Evolve a single Pokémon once. Mega Evolution is essentially a free action a Pokémon may make in addition to its normal [[move]], but if a Pokémon will not use a move, it cannot Mega Evolve. Mega Evolution occurs [[priority|before]] most actions except [[recall|switching out]]. A Mega-Evolved Pokémon will only revert to its original state if it [[fainting|faints]] or the battle ends; if it is switched out, it will remain Mega Evolved.

A Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve if it is being held in the airborne phase of {{m|Sky Drop}}. Neither volatile nor non-volatile [[status condition]]s such as {{status|paralysis}}, {{status|sleep}}, or {{status|infatuation}} will have any effect over a Pokémon's ability to Mega Evolve, even if they result in the Pokémon not being able to attack that turn.

Mega Stones are not affected by most moves or Abilities. The moves {{m|Bestow}}, {{m|Covet}}, {{m|Fling}}, {{m|Thief}}, {{m|Trick}}, and {{m|Switcheroo}} will fail to move a Mega Stone to or from a Pokémon that could use it to Mega Evolve, and the Abilities {{a|Magician}}, {{a|Pickpocket}} and {{a|Symbiosis}} will not activate. {{m|Knock Off}} cannot remove a Mega Stone from a Pokémon that can use it to Mega Evolve, so its power will not be increased since it cannot remove the item. The moves {{m|Embargo}} and {{m|Magic Room}} and the Ability {{a|Klutz}} will not prevent a Pokémon from using its respective Mega Stone to Mega Evolve.

Changes in a Pokémon's [[Ability]] will take place immediately. A {{p|Sharpedo}} that normally has {{a|Speed Boost}} will not gain a boost in {{stat|Speed}} at the end of the turn it Mega Evolves, but if it uses a biting move such as {{m|Crunch}} that turn, it will be boosted by {{a|Strong Jaw}}, its Ability as Mega Sharpedo.

A transformed Pokémon (either by {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}}) is unable to Mega Evolve. It will fail to Mega Evolve even if it is transformed into the correct species and it is holding the respective Mega Stone. However, it is still possible to transform into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The restriction of only one Mega Evolution per battle does not apply to transformed Pokémon.

====Generation VI====
In [[Generation VI]], performing Mega Evolution will not alter the turn order the turn the Pokémon undergoes Mega Evolution. A Pokémon with a lower Speed stat than their opponent will still go after them on the one turn the Mega Evolution occurs, even if their Mega Evolution increases Speed and would otherwise cause them to go first. The opposite is also true for Pokémon whose Speed stat decreases after Mega Evolution, such as {{p|Garchomp}}. However, turn order will be determined normally on every turn afterwards.

Otherwise, stat changes and type changes due to Mega Evolution take effect immediately and damage calculation proceeds as usual. For example, a Pokémon whose Mega Evolution has a lower base {{stat|Defense}} stat takes greater damage from physical moves on the turn it Mega Evolves. Likewise, the move {{m|Gyro Ball}} considers the Pokémon's Speed stat after Mega Evolution for damage calculation, not before. Even if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as {{a|Prankster}} before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority.

When the player Mega Evolves a Pokémon for the first time since the save file is accessed, a longer animation than usual will play, showing the [[player character]] activating the Mega Evolution with their [[Mega Bracelet]]. On subsequent uses of Mega Evolution, a shorter animation will play, showing only the Pokémon as it Mega Evolves.

====Generation VII====
In [[Generation VII]], a Pokémon's Speed after Mega Evolution is used to determine turn order, not its Speed before. Likewise, if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as Prankster before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority. {{p|Rayquaza}} cannot Mega Evolve if it is holding a [[Z-Crystal]].

In {{LGPE}}, as the [[held item]] mechanic is not implemented, the player simply needs to have the compatible Mega Stone in their bag to access a Pokémon's Mega Evolution. The player can also manually pick which form Charizard or Mewtwo can become from the move menu.

====Generation IX====
[[File:Rogue Mega Evolution.png|thumb|250px|A Rogue Mega {{p|Victreebel}}]]
Mega Evolution returned in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} after seven years of absence.

Mega-Evolved Pokémon are shown to now be surrounded by a rainbow-colored aura. It is manually activated while clicking the right thumb stick, but unlike in previous games, only when the "Mega Gauge" is full, which can be done by using moves on opposing Pokémon or by gathering orbs of [[Mega Power]], which are dropped by opposing Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Additionally, Mega Evolution no longer lasts until the end of the battle and is now on a time limit, which can be slightly extended by gathering Mega Power orbs. Mega Stones need to be held by the affiliated Pokémon in order to allow Mega Evolution. Unlike in previous games, the player can Mega Evolve their Pokémon multiple times per battle.

[[Rogue Mega Evolution]] is a phenomenon that causes [[wild Pokémon]] to Mega Evolve on their own, without the need of a Trainer. These Pokémon are apparently in pain, much bigger than normal after Mega Evolving, and surrounded by a pink-colored aura. Calming a Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon will reward the [[Mega Stone]] that is compatible with the defeated Pokémon. [[Team MZ]] is tasked with investigating this strange abnormality by [[Quasartico Inc.]]<ref>"[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-legends-z-a Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Pokémon.com]: ''"[[Quasartico Inc.]], the corporation driving [[Lumiose City]]'s redevelopment, will task you and the rest of [[Team MZ]] with aiding their investigation into these strange occurrences. Work together with your friends from Team MZ to take on and calm a variety of [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega-Evolved]] Pokémon. You can also obtain Mega Stones by pacifying Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon.''"</ref>

In the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC, '''Mega Evolution Z''' is introduced for the first time. Z Mega Evolutions such as take less time to unleash moves compared to other Mega Evolutions. However, Z Mega Evolutions also burn through [[Mega Power]] much faster.<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega_lucario_z Mega Lucario Z]</ref>

===Outside of battle===
[[File:Mega Evolution Contest Spectacular.png|thumb|left|220px|A {{p|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolving in a [[Pokémon Contest|Contest Spectacular]]]]
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Mega Evolution can also occur during the {{pkmn|Contest#Secondary judging|Talent Round}} of [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectaculars]]. If the participating Pokémon is holding its corresponding Mega Stone when its [[appeal]] causes the audience's excitement to reach its peak, it will Mega Evolve and perform a {{DL|Appeal|Spectacular Talent}}. The Pokémon will remain Mega-Evolved for the remainder of the Talent Round.

When summoned by the [[Eon Flute]], {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}} will Mega Evolve before the player mounts it to [[soaring in the sky|soar in the sky]]. It will Mega Evolve even if it is not holding its corresponding Mega Stone, since the Eon Pokémon is summoned even if it is currently not in the player's game.

===Gallery===
====Icons====
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==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Champions===
Players will be able to Mega Evolve their Pokémon in [[Pokémon Champions]] through the [[Omni Ring]].<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/ The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential! | Pokémon Champions] "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."</ref>

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
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Mega Evolution was introduced in Pokémon GO on August 27, 2020. Rather than using a [[Mega Stone]], an eligible Pokémon instead consumes [[Mega Energy]] to undergo Mega Evolution for 8 real life hours.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
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Certain [[sync pair]]s can Mega Evolve their Pokémon by performing a [[sync move]] in Pokémon Masters EX since the game's launch.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
[[File:UNITE Mega Charizard X Official Artwork.jpg|200px|thumb|Mega Charizard X in Pokémon UNITE]]
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{{p|Mewtwo}} can become [[Mewtwo (Unite License X)|Mega Mewtwo X]] or [[Mewtwo (Unite License Y)|Mega Mewtwo Y]]. This is facilitated by its {{a|Pressure}} [[Ability]], which has a Mega gauge which is filled by using [[basic attack]]s and {{UNITE|move}}s on members of the opposing team. If the gauge is full, and Mewtwo is at least [[Level]] 5, it will Mega Evolve.

Unlike in the [[core series]], Mewtwo can only be Mega Evolved for a set amount of time, delineated by the Mega gauge draining back to empty, after which it returns to being a normal Mewtwo. However, Mewtwo can refill its Mega gauge to Mega Evolve multiple times in the same battle. When Mega Evolved, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y have different basic attacks and increased stats compared to Mewtwo.

Starting from version 1.14.1.2, Mewtwo spends some of the [[Aeos energy]] it is holding when it Mega Evolves. The Mega Evolution will last longer if Mewtwo uses up more Aeos energy.

There are two [[Unite License]]s for Mewtwo. While both of them allow for using Mewtwo in a [[Unite Battle]], each one has separate characteristics. Only the Unite License X one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo X, while the Unite License Y one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo Y.

Starting from version 1.20.1.2, Mewtwo is required to hold its respective Mega Stone, either Mewtwonite X or Mewtwonite Y depending on the Unite License, as a held item.

In a letter from the producer released on July 15, 2025, it was announced that more Mega-Evolved Pokémon are planned to be added to the game to celebrate the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.<ref>[https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/19322/letter-from-the-producer-pokemon-unite-s-4th-anniversary Letter from the Producer—Pokémon UNITE’s 4th Anniversary]</ref> {{UNITE|Mega Lucario}} was the first of these new Mega Evolutions to release, followed by {{UNITE|Mega Charizard X}}. Two more Mega-Evolved Pokémon are also planned to release in 2025 by the end of the year.<ref>[https://x.com/Pokemon/status/1962712084421992841]</ref>

Unlike Mewtwo, these Mega-Evolved Pokémon have separate [[Unite license]]s from their base forms. When using the Unite license, the Pokémon starts off in their base form, however they can only choose one specific set of moves and have a different [[Ability]]. When the Pokémon uses its [[Move (UNITE)#Unite Move|Unite Move]], it will Mega Evolve. When Mega Evolved, various aspects of the Pokémon are changed. The Pokémon's Ability is changed and their basic attacks and/or moves are upgraded in some way. Like Mewtwo, the Mega Evolution only lasts for a limited time and the Pokémon are also required to hold their respective Mega Stones as a held item.

===Puck series===
[[File:Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png|thumb|150px|The Mega Evolution sigil, as seen in {{g|Tretta}}]]
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====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
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====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
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===Super Smash Bros. series===
[[File:Mega Charizard X SSB4.png|thumb|250px|Charizard as Mega Charizard X in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]====
{{SSB|Charizard}} and {{SSB|Lucario}}'s [[Final Smash]]es are both Mega Evolution, which transforms them into Mega Charizard X and Mega Lucario, respectively. This Mega Evolution acts as a temporary power-up for the duration of the Final Smash.

{{SSB|Mewtwo}}'s Final Smash is {{m|Psystrike}}, which has it Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y then use Psystrike.

Mega Venusaur and Mega Blastoise appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Mega {{p|Blastoise}}, Mega {{p|Blaziken}}, Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}, Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Lucario}}, Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega {{p|Charizard}} X appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

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====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
Mewtwo retains its [[Final Smash]] Psystrike from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, which still causes it to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y.

Lucario's Final Smash, Aura Storm, has it Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario in order to use it.

Mega Charizard X, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Lucario, and Mega {{p|Diancie}} appear as {{sbw|Spirit}}s.

===[[Pokémon Shuffle]]===
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Before a Pokémon's Mega Evolution can be used in Pokémon Shuffle, its respective [[Mega Stone]] must be obtained (or in {{p|Rayquaza}}'s case, the [[File:Meteorite Shuffle.png|link=]] [[Meteorite]]). Methods to obtain a Mega Stone include:
* Defeating a Pokémon's Mega-Evolved form in a {{pkmn|Trainer}} battle, usually at the end of each {{DL|Stage (Shuffle)|Main stage|main stage area}}.
* Completing certain objectives on [[Mission Card]]s.
* Reaching certain {{OBP|Trainer rank|Shuffle}}s by catching several different species of Pokémon.
* Achieving a high rank in a [[competitive stage]].
* Clearing certain milestone stages in an [[escalation battle]].

The Pokémon placed in the first position (furthest to the left) when selecting {{DL|Pokémon Shuffle|Support Pokémon}} will Mega Evolve after the player fills the Mega Gauge. This is filled by matching the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, or by matching Pokémon with the {{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost}}({{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost+|+}}, {{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost++|++}}) {{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}s who are of the same [[type]] as the Pokémon being Mega Evolved. The size of the Mega Gauge depends on the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, with each Pokémon requiring different numbers of icons to be matched to fill its gauge. The maximum amount of icons needed to fill the gauge can be permanently decreased by using [[File:Mega Speedup.png|20px|link=]] Mega Speedup {{DL|List of items in Pokémon Shuffle|Enhancements}}, with each Pokémon having a different maximum amount of Mega Speedups they can take.

Once a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, its skill is replaced by its Mega Effect for the remainder of the battle. Mega Effect varies between Pokémon.

===[[Pokémon Rumble World]]===
The player gains the ability to Mega Evolve their Pokémon after completing the challenge "Raid of the Mighty General", then receiving the Special Stone Shop and a Mega Key from the rewards section of the ordinary shop. [[Mega Stone]]s for currently owned Pokémon can be bought and immediately attached to its corresponding Pokémon using the Special Stone Shop. The first Mega Stone of the player's choice is free (unless either the [[Red Orb|Red]] or [[Blue Orb]] is chosen instead) and every one after it costs 5 Poké Diamonds. During battle, Mega Evolution can be performed by tapping the Mega Evolution button using a Pokémon equipped with a Mega Stone in battle. Mega Evolution can be used again on any Pokémon in the same battle, unlike in the main games.

Mega-Evolved Pokémon revert after a completed trip, or when they are defeated or switched out. Mega Evolving will send out a shockwave that damages enemy Pokémon. This shockwave is capable of defeating and tipping over opposing Pokémon. Additionally, it also resets any negative status conditions or status changes the Pokémon had before Mega Evolving.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
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====[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]====
[[File:Mega Evolution ingame PSMD.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Evolution in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
[[File:Berserk PSMD.png|thumb|250px|Mega Alakazam in Berserk mode]]
Mega Evolution allows Pokémon to become more powerful, attack multiple enemies, and break down walls. To achieve Mega Evolution, the player must find an [[File:MDBag Awakening Emera VI Sprite.png]] [[Emera#List of emeras|Awakening Emera]] in a Dungeon. These [[Emera]]s can be attached to a Looplet of a Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, causing it to Mega Evolve immediately. A Looplet attached with an Awakening emera will have a rainbow glow [[File:MDBag Looplet 3 VI Sprite.png]]. Should it be given to {{p|Mewtwo}} or {{p|Charizard}}, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.

A bar will appear above the Mega-Evolved Pokémon after it transforms and will slowly start to fill up. As long as the bar is present, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will keep their form even when moving to the next floor. Once the bar is filled, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will go into {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Miscellaneous status conditions|Berserk mode}}. In Berserk mode, the Pokémon will move around and use a powerful attack on any Pokémon surrounding it, friend and foe alike. This will go away after a while, and the Pokémon will revert to normal. When Mega Evolved, its [[regular attack]] will get a huge boost in power and range, destroy walls, and reveal purple sparkling spots on the floor which can be picked up for an item.

Attaching an Awakening Emera to a Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve increases its stats by a lot and give it different boosts. Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve with an Awakening Emera attached will not go into Berserk mode.

Awakening Emeras are hard to find and appear randomly in dungeons; like other Emeras, they will disappear if they are not reached in time.
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====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]====
Mega Evolution returns in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, and in this game is achieved by eating an Empowerment Seed. Mega-Evolved Pokémon also have all of the bonuses granted by the Awakened status: linked moves always result in critical hits, moves will never miss, and moves will ignore unfavorable type matchups. Compared to the Awakened status, the only additional bonus Mega Evolution grants is the potential to change a Pokémon's type and ability.

As in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, if {{p|Mewtwo}} or {{p|Charizard}} Mega Evolves, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.

Some bosses will also undergo Mega Evolution:
* During {{p|Rayquaza}}'s rematch or Mewtwo's boss fight, both will Mega Evolve once their health drops below one half of their total. Mewtwo will Mega Evolve randomly into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y.

===[[Pokémon Picross]]===
Once a player purchases a Mega Pencil from [[Professor Tetra]] for 500 Picrites, puzzles for Mega Evolutions can be solved. Only one Mega Evolution can be set at one time, and they cannot be brought alongside their normal forms. Their skills are higher ranked than their normal counterpart, and they can be used on larger puzzles.

===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{pokken|Lucario}}, {{pokken|Garchomp}}, {{pokken|Gardevoir}}, {{pokken|Gengar}}, {{pokken|Charizard}}, {{pokken|Blaziken}}, {{pokken|Sceptile}}, {{pokken|Scizor}}, {{pokken|Blastoise}}, {{pokken|Mewtwo}}, and [[Shadow Mewtwo]] are able to Mega Evolve through Synergy Burst, with Charizard and both of the Mewtwo Mega Evolving into their X forms. Mega Evolution can be triggered whenever a Pokémon capable of it has its Synergy Gauge filled up to the max during a battle. The Mega-Evolved Pokémon will revert to its regular form once it has used up all of its [[Synergy]] power.

In addition, every time when Shadow Mewtwo is fought against in the game's story mode, it will Mega Evolve before the battle begins and stay in this state for the entire fight.

On the [[Dragon's Nest]] battle stage, Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} appears in the form of both an enormous statue alongside the battle arena and a drawing on the ground of the battle arena. On the [[Old Ferrum Town (Winter)]] battle stage, Mega {{p|Swampert}} appears in the form of a giant snow sculpture. Mega Rayquaza itself is also a Support Pokémon available as part of the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack.

===[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]===
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Mega Evolution Pokémon appear in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]] as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon ex''' cards, a variation of {{TCGP|Pokémon ex}}, debuting in the [[Mega Rising (TCG Pocket)|Mega Rising]] expansion. Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket are designed to be similar to their counterparts in the physical [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], with yellow names and a black-and-yellow {{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}} symbol next to them. When a player's Mega Evolution Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, the opponent earns 3 points, thereby instantly winning the game.

====List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket cards featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon====
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]].
{{TCGPocketCardList/Header|Mega Evolution Pokémon{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|Colorless|name=Mega Evolution Pokémon ex|nocat=yes|sortable=yes}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Pinsir ex|2|Mega Pinsir}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Grass|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Grass|set=Mega Rising|num=002/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Grass|set=Mega Rising|num=251/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Grass|set=Mega Rising|num=272/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Blaziken ex|36|Mega Blaziken}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Fire|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fire|set=Mega Rising|num=036/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fire|set=Mega Rising|num=254/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fire|set=Mega Rising|num=284/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=3}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Gyarados ex|52|Mega Gyarados}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Water|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Mega Rising|num=052/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Mega Rising|num=255/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Mega Rising|num=285/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=3}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Ampharos ex|85|Mega Ampharos}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Lightning|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Lightning|set=Mega Rising|num=085/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Lightning|set=Mega Rising|num=258/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Lightning|set=Mega Rising|num=277/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Altaria ex|102|Mega Altaria}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Psychic|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Psychic|set=Mega Rising|num=102/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Psychic|set=Mega Rising|num=259/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Psychic|set=Mega Rising|num=286/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=3}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Absol ex|151|Mega Absol}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Darkness|rows=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Mega Rising|num=151/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Mega Rising|num=262/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Mega Rising|num=280/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Promo-B|num=009/P-B}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Promo-B|Mega Pidgeot ex|6|Mega Pidgeot}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Colorless|rows=1}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Colorless|set=Promo-B|num=006/P-B}}

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==In animation==
[[File:Blaziken Mask Mega Blaziken.png|250px|thumb|Mega Blaziken in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|BW}}====
* In ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', the first Mega Evolution in {{pkmn|animated series}}-related media was featured, where {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} was shown to be capable of changing between its regular form and Mega Mewtwo Y, in which its speed was dramatically boosted, being capable of moving faster than the blink of an eye. The same Mewtwo also played a major role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', once again demonstrating its Mega Evolution capabilities. Unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, this Mewtwo seemed to be capable of Mega Evolving without the use of a [[Mega Stone]]. However, because the concept of Mega Evolution had not been announced at the time of the movie's release, this transformation remains unnamed in the movie. Some Japanese promotional material for the movie as well as its {{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened|manga adaptation}} referred to it as Mewtwo's ''Awakened Form'' (覚醒した姿).<ref>[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20130618180918/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/06/130615_m02.html?a001=news ポケモン映画最新作『神速のゲノセクトミュウツー覚醒』へと続くオリジナルストーリーが、テレビで放送決定！]</ref>

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
* In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', the first Mega Evolution in an {{pkmn|animated series}} episode was featured where {{Ash}} saw a Mega {{p|Blaziken}}. In the [[XY002|next episode]], it was revealed to belong to a masked hero called the [[Blaziken Mask]], saving Ash from a free fall from the [[Prism Tower]]. It has since been seen helping Ash and {{ashfr}} on numerous occasions.
* In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', a Mega {{p|Ampharos}} and a Mega {{p|Charizard}} X appeared as silhouettes while {{an|Professor Sycamore}} told Ash, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} about the concept of Mega Evolution.
* In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Alain]] was featured traveling across the [[Kalos]] [[region]] with his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X, challenging other Mega Evolution Trainers. During the episode, Alain battled [[Astrid]]'s Mega {{p|Absol}} and [[Remo]]'s Mega {{p|Garchomp}}, and was victorious in both battles. Later in the special, he even faced the [[Elite Four]] member [[Siebold]] and his Mega {{p|Blastoise}}, but the powerful {{type|Water}} Pokémon proved to be too much for Charizard, causing Alain to lose the battle.
** All known Mega Evolutions released at the time were also featured during the intro of the aforementioned special episode.
* In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', [[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} first appeared using its Mega Evolution powers to break free from {{TRT}}'s binds.
* In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', {{an|Korrina}} has a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} that can Mega Evolve, and so does her grandfather [[Gurkinn]]. In ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]'', it was shown in a flashback how one of Gurkinn's ancestors discovered a [[Key Stone]], while his Lucario discovered a [[Lucarionite]], leading to the first known Mega Evolution.
* In ''[[XY033|Calling from Beyond the Aura!]]'', Korrina told Ash and his friends about a Trainer she had once met who had used a Mega Ampharos.
* In ''[[XY034|The Bonds of Mega Evolution!]]'', a Trainer named [[Mabel]] and her Mega {{p|Mawile}} appeared.
* In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', [[Wikstrom]] is seen Mega Evolving his {{p|Scizor}} in a battle against Diantha and her Mega Gardevoir. Later a {{an|Diancie}} Mega Evolved in order to protect the [[Allearth Forest]] from {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}} and restore the [[Diamond Domain]] by creating a new Heart Diamond. At the end of the movie, it was shown that a diamond Diancie had created and given to {{an|Bonnie}} earlier caused it to Mega Evolve, acting as a Key Stone.
* In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', {{an|Steven Stone}}'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared as well as Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}.
** The intro of the aforementioned special episode also featured all [[#Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|newly revealed Mega Evolutions]].
* In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', a Mega {{p|Sableye}} appeared as part of ''[[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short|Mairin's Mega Evolution Journal]]''.
* In ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', Alain was seen battling a Trainer with a Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}.
* In ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]'', [[Professor Sycamore]]'s {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} achieved Mega Evolution for the first time and Mega Evolved into a Mega Garchomp.
* In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', the {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} Rayquaza that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned all Mega Evolved during the movie. Much like the Mewtwo from [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], they were able to Mega Evolve without a Key Stone or their respective Mega Stones.
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', Alain battled ten Mega-Evolved Pokémon and their Trainers in a row, including Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, Mega {{p|Heracross}}, Mega Scizor, Mega Ampharos, Mega {{p|Aggron}}, and Mega {{p|Pinsir}}. The final Trainer of the row was the [[Elite Four]] member [[Malva]], who used a Mega {{p|Houndoom}}. At the end of the episode, Alain was also seen battling a Trainer with a Mega {{p|Banette}}.
* In ''[[XY096|A Giga Battle with Mega Results!]]'', a Mega {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} appeared under the ownership of a [[Nurse Joy]].
* In ''[[XY122|A Real Icebreaker!]]'', [[Wulfric]] Mega Evolved his {{p|Abomasnow}} into Mega Abomasnow to fight against [[Ash's Greninja]] during their [[Gym]] battle.
* In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Mega Alakazam, Mega {{p|Glalie}}, Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}, Mega {{p|Steelix}}, Shiny Mega {{p|Gengar}}, Shiny Mega Gardevoir, and several other Mega-Evolved Pokémon. With the exception of [[Kimia]]'s Shiny Mega Gardevoir, all other Pokémon were forcibly Mega Evolved through a special device known as Mega Wave, which was being used by [[Alva]] and his minions [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]] to utilize Mega Evolution without the need of a bond. A Mega Wave evolved Mega {{p|Heracross}} and Mega {{p|Pinsir}} were also loaned to {{TRT}}.
* In ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', Mega {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} Y owned by {{an|Trevor}} during his [[Lumiose Conference]] battle against Alain.
* In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', a Mega {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} owned by [[Sawyer]] during his quarterfinal battle in [[Lumiose Conference]] against {{an|Tierno}}.
* In ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', [[Lysandre]]'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{p|Gyarados}} where it battled {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} and Alain's Charizard. It managed to knock out four of Ash's Pokémon, but was finally defeated in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
* In ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]'', A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy where {{an|Lana}} joked about being able to catch one at [[Brooklet Hill]].
* In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', [[Brock]]'s {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} and [[Misty]]'s {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} Mega Evolved into Mega {{p|Steelix}} and Mega {{p|Gyarados}} while battling [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]], respectively.
* In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', [[Gozu]]'s {{p|Aggron}} Mega Evolved into Mega Aggron to battle {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{p|Braviary}} and {{an|Faba}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Hypno}}.
* In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', [[Ilima]]'s {{p|Kangaskhan}} Mega Evolved into Mega Kangaskhan to battle [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Scizor}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
* In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] Mega Evolved his Alakazam to battle Ash and his {{AP|Lucario}} as a test to get a [[Lucarionite]].
* In ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', Ash Mega Evolved his {{AP|Lucario}} for the first time.
* In ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', [[Drasna]] Mega Evolved her {{p|Altaria}} during her [[World Coronation Series]] battle against {{Ash}}.
* In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', [[Lisia]] Mega Evolved her Altaria, Ali, during the [[Lilycove City]] [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]].
* In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} Mega Evolved her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} during the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] in a battle against [[Iris's Haxorus]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Mega Venusaur anime.png|A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Mega {{p|Venusaur}}
Alain Mega Charizard X.png|[[Alain]]'s Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X
Trevor Mega Charizard Y.png|{{an|Trevor}}'s Mega {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} Y
Siebold Mega Blastoise.png|[[Siebold]]'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}}
M19 Mega Beedrill.png|[[Alva]]'s Mega {{p|Beedrill}}
M19 Mega Pidgeot.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}
Gurkinn Mega Alakazam.png|[[Gurkinn]]'s Mega {{p|Alakazam}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Slowbro.png|A Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
Mega Gengar anime.png|A Mega {{p|Gengar}}
Alva Mega Gengar.png|Alva's {{Shiny}} Mega Gengar
Ilima Mega Kangaskhan.png|[[Ilima]]'s Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}
M19 Mega Pinsir.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Pinsir}}
Misty Mega Gyarados.png|{{an|Misty}}'s Mega {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}
Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Shiny Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
Mega Heracross Mega Aerodactyl anime.png|A Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}}
Mega Mewtwo X anime.png|A Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} X
Mega Mewtwo Y anime.png|A Mega {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} Y
Brock Mega Steelix.png|{{an|Brock}}'s Mega {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}
Wikstrom Mega Scizor.png|[[Wikstrom]]'s Mega {{p|Scizor}}
M19 Mega Heracross.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Heracross}}
Malva Mega Houndoom.png|[[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}}
Sawyer Mega Sceptile.png|[[Sawyer]]'s Mega {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}
Blaziken Mask Mega Blaziken.png|[[Blaziken Mask]]'s Mega {{p|Blaziken}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Swampert.png|A Mega {{p|Swampert}}
Diantha Mega Gardevoir.png|[[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}
Kimia Mega Gardevoir.png|[[Kimia]]'s Shiny Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}
Mabel Mega Mawile.png|[[Mabel]]'s Mega {{p|Mawile}}
Gozu Mega Aggron.png|[[Gozu]]'s Mega {{p|Aggron}}
Mega Medicham anime.png|A Mega {{P|Medicham}}
M19 Mega Manectric.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Manectric}}
M19 Mega Sharpedo.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
M19 Mega Camerupt.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
Drasna Mega Altaria.png|[[Drasna]]'s Mega {{p|Altaria}}
M19 Mega Banette.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Banette}}
Astrid Mega Absol.png|[[Astrid]]'s Mega {{p|Absol}}
M19 Mega Glalie.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Glalie}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Salamence.png|A Mega {{p|Salamence}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Metagross.png|A Mega {{p|Metagross}}
Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png|{{an|Steven Stone}}'s Shiny Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}
Hoopa Mega Latias.png|A Mega {{p|Latias}}
Hoopa Mega Latios.png|A Mega {{p|Latios}}
Mega Rayquaza anime.png|A Mega {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza}}
Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png|A Shiny Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}
Mega Salamence Mega Lopunny anime.png|A Mega {{p|Lopunny}}
Cynthia Mega Garchomp.png|{{an|Cynthia}}'s Mega {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}
Ash Mega Lucario.png|{{Ash}}'s Mega {{AP|Lucario}}
Wulfric Mega Abomasnow.png|[[Wulfric]]'s Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Gallade.png|A Mega {{p|Gallade}}
Nurse Joy Mega Audino.png|[[Nurse Joy]]'s Mega {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}}
Mega Diancie M17.png|A Mega {{an|Diancie}}
</gallery>

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
* In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 1]]'', both [[Roy]]'s {{shiny}} {{Tp|Roy|Lucario}} and [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}} Mega Evolved their Pokémon to battle a {{p|Slaking}} that was under the effects of Laquium.
* In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', [[Nidothing]]'s video was about Mega Evolution. During the video presentation, a Mega {{p|Charizard}} Y, Mega {{p|Ampharos}}, and Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} appeared as examples of Mega Evolutions.
* In [[HZ107]], Ult's {{p|Dragonite}} Mega Evolved during a battle against [[Indy]] and [[Rubella]].
* In [[HZ112]], during Roy's flashback of how he met his Shiny Lucario, two Pokémon Trainers Mega Evolved their Gardevoir and {{p|Slowbro}}, with the former winning the battle. Also, a Mega {{p|Tyranitar}} appeared during [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s explanation of Mega Evolution to Roy and Ult.
* In [[HZ113]], [[Emma]] Mega Evolved her Ampharos.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Mega Charizard Y anime.png|A Mega {{p|Charizard}} Y


Ult Mega Dragonite.png|[[Ult]]'s Mega {{p|Dragonite}}
Emma Mega Ampharos.png|[[Emma]]'s Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
Mega Tyranitar anime.png|A Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}
Mega Gardevoir anime.png|A Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}
Ult Mega Sableye.png|Ult's Mega {{p|Sableye}}
Roy Mega Lucario.png|[[Roy]]'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}
</gallery>

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Mega Charizard X PO.png|thumb|250px|[[Red (Origins)|Red]]'s Mega {{TP|Red|Charizard}} X in Pokémon Origins]]
{{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{TP|Red|Charizard}} was shown Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' during Red's battle against {{p|Mewtwo}}, thanks to the Charizardite X and Key Stone given to him by [[Mr. Fuji]] in [[PO02|an earlier episode]]. This situation was the first public appearance of Mega Charizard X and served as its official reveal.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
All of the Mega Evolutions debuting in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} were showcased in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Mega Beedrill ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Beedrill}}
Mega Pidgeot ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}
Mega Slowbro ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
Mega Steelix ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Steelix}}
Mega Sceptile ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Sceptile}}
Mega Swampert ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Swampert}}
Mega Sableye ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Sableye}}
Mega Sharpedo ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
Mega Camerupt ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
Mega Altaria ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Altaria}}
Mega Glalie ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Glalie}}
Mega Salamence ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Salamence}}
Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Metagross}}
Mega Latias ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Latias}}
Mega Latios ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Latios}}
Mega Lopunny ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Lopunny}}
Mega Gallade ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Gallade}}
Mega Audino ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Audino}}
Mega Diancie ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Diancie}}
</gallery>

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Mega Rayquaza PG.png|thumb|250px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', under the ownership of [[Player character|a Trainer]], who used it to destroy [[Grand Meteor Delta|a giant meteor]]. Afterwards, it battled against a {{p|Deoxys}} that had emerged from the destroyed meteor.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Mega {{p|Gyarados}} appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', under the ownership of [[Lysandre]]. He used it to battle {{ga|Calem}}'s {{p|Xerneas}}, but was quickly defeated.

A Mega {{p|Swampert}} and a Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'', belonging to {{ga|May}} and [[Zinnia]], respectively. In the same episode, May Mega Evolved {{p|Rayquaza}} after catching it.

In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', {{ga|Green}} used a Mega {{p|Blastoise}} against {{ga|Elaine}}'s {{p|Mewtwo}}. Despite its best efforts, Blastoise was no match for the {{pkmn|category|Genetic Pokémon}}'s power.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Green Mega Blastoise Evolutions.png|{{ga|Green}}'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}}
Lysandre Mega Gyarados Evolutions.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
May Mega Swampert Evolutions.png|{{ga|May}}'s Mega {{p|Swampert}}
Zinnia Mega Salamence Evolutions.png|[[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}}
May Mega Rayquaza Evolutions.png|{{ga|May}}'s Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}
</gallery>
===POKÉTOON===
Mega Evolution makes its first appearance in the anthology series [[POKÉTOON]] in [[PT18]], where Teriola and Elamis use a Mega {{p|Abomasnow}} and a Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}, respectively, during a battle. Another Mega Kangaskhan appears in the episode, under the ownership of Karimna.

A Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} appears in [[PT19]], under the ownership of Yugo.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Elamis Mega Kangaskhan.png|Elamis's Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}
Yugo Mega Gardevoir.png|Yugo's Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}
Teriola Mega Abomasnow.png|Teriola's Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:X full Mega Evolution Adventures.png|250px|thumb|X's team achieving multiple Mega Evolutions at once in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
At first, Mega Evolution was portrayed as a relatively unknown phenomenon, known only to [[Gurkinn]] and his Successors. Since then, it became apparent that [[Team Flare]] were also after the power of Mega Evolution, with one member even compiling a list of [[Mega Stone]]s that they discovered. Simultaneous Mega Evolutions can also be accomplished by a Trainer, as long as they have a Key Stone for each Pokémon they are Mega Evolving. However, doing so will cause severe mental stress on the Trainer, and they will be unable to focus on anything other than a single target until the Mega Evolution is undone.
*When [[Team Flare]] members [[Aliana]] and [[Mable]] arrived in [[Vaniville Town]] in order to steal {{adv|X}}'s [[Mega Ring]], the commotion caused X's baby {{p|Kangaskhan}}, [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Li'l Kanga]], to react with X's Mega Ring and Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan, easily defeating Aliana's {{p|Pyroar}} and Mable's {{p|Houndoom}}.
*When X and his friends were attacked by Team Flare in [[Santalune City]], [[Korrina]] arrived and Mega Evolved her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} into Mega Lucario to assist them.
*In [[Lysandre Café]], [[Diantha]] had her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir to make Lysandre back off from attacking {{adv|Trevor}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, and {{adv|Tierno}}.
*The Mega Evolutions of {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Mawile}}, and {{p|Garchomp}} made cameos when Gurkinn explained Mega Evolution to [[Emma|Essentia]] during her raid on the [[Tower of Mastery]]. In the subsequent chapter, Gurkinn Mega Evolved his {{p|Heracross}}.
*During Korrina's succession ceremony, [[Gurkinn's students|three Successors]] demonstrated Mega Evolution to her by Mega Evolving their {{p|Medicham}}, {{p|Scizor}}, and {{p|Alakazam}} respectively.
*While visiting [[Lumiose City]], X met an {{p|Electrike}}, which led him to a [[Manectite]], evolving into {{p|Manectric}} in the process. Later, Manectric joins X's team, Mega Evolving into Mega Manectric while facing a {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}.
*During a battle against [[Team Flare]], Gurkinn's {{p|Gengar}} protected X from [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}}. He helped battle against Team Flare to stop them from capturing {{p|Xerneas}} while in tree form. He was later given to X, at which point he nicknamed him Garma. Garma has a Gengarite, which allows X to Mega Evolve him into Mega Gengar.
*While confronting Essentia, X's {{p|Pinsir|Rute}} and Y's {{p|Absol|Solsol}} are given their respective Mega Stones, allowing them to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir and Mega Absol respectively.
*Both X's [[Salamè]] and [[Blue's Charizard]] Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y respectively, after defeating [[Xerosic]]'s Pokémon.
*After reuniting with {{adv|Blaine}}, {{adv|Mewtwo}} gained the ability to Mega Evolve into both Mega Mewtwo X and Y. Due to their bond, Mewtwo is able to Mega Evolve more than once per battle.
*[[Gurkinn's students]] Mega Evolved their {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Banette}}, and {{p|Abomasnow}} for Trevor to study.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
The role of Mega Evolution was diminished but its accessibility continued to be confined to a selected number of Trainers.
*In ''[[PS597|Latias Flies]]'', {{adv|Ruby}}, {{adv|Sapphire}}, and {{adv|Emerald}} were shown learning how to Mega Evolve their Pokémon from [[Ultima]]. Sapphire and Emerald were seen mastering it in ''[[PS599|Salamence Evolves]]'', where they Mega Evolved their respective first partner Pokémon, [[Chic|Blaziken]] and {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}.
*In ''[[PS598|Claydol Unleashes]]'', Ruby was able to successfully Mega Evolve {{DL|Eon duo (Adventures)|Latios}} into Mega Latios, allowing them to [[soaring in the sky|soar into the sky]]. He soon arrived at the [[Sky Pillar]], where he met and battled [[Zinnia]], who used her Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} against Mega Latios.
*In ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]'', {{Steven}} Mega Evolved his {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} into Mega Metagross with his Mega Stickpin.
*In ''[[PS603|Slowbro Has an Idea]]'', [[Jinga]] of the [[Draconid people]] Mega Evolved his Slowbro into Mega Slowbro in his battle against Ruby.
*In ''[[PS604|Goodra Spits]]'', Ruby Mega Evolved [[Mumu]] into Mega Swampert.
*In ''[[PS607|Blastoise Transforms]]'', [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] used their Mega Glasses and Mega Anchor to Mega Evolve their Camerupt and Sharpedo into Mega {{p|Camerupt}} and Mega {{p|Sharpedo}} respectively. In retaliation, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} Mega Evolved [[Saur]] and [[Blasty]] into Mega {{p|Venusaur}} and Mega {{p|Blastoise}} respectively to battle them.
*In [[PS611]], footage of {{p|Rayquaza}} Mega Evolving was seen.
*In [[PS616]], {{adv|Giovanni}} Mega Evolved his {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}} as part of his explanation that the meteoroid headed for Hoenn may be housing a Pokémon inside of it, since Mega Evolution is only supposed to work within a battle. Later, Sapphire and Ruby Mega Evolved [[Kirly]] and [[Rara]] into Mega {{p|Gallade}} and Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} respectively during a brief battle against each other.
*In ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'', Ruby and Sapphire Mega Evolved {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Rayquaza}} in order to have it destroy [[Grand Meteor Delta]]. Later, Ruby Mega Evolved {{p|Diancie}} for a Pokémon Contest Spectacular Performance.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Saur Mega Venusaur.png|{{Adv|Red}}'s Mega [[Saur|Venusaur]]
File:X Salame Mega Charizard X.png|{{Adv|X}}'s Mega [[Salamè|Charizard]] X
File:Blue Mega Charizard Y.png|{{Adv|Blue}}'s Mega {{TP|Blue|Charizard}} Y
File:Blasty Mega Blastoise.png|{{Adv|Green}}'s Mega [[Blasty|Blastoise]]
File:Giovanni Mega Beedrill Adventures.png|{{Adv|Giovanni}}'s Mega {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}}
File:Ile Mega Alakazam Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Ile]]'s Mega {{p|Alakazam}}
File:Jinga Mega Slowbro.png|[[Jinga]]'s Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
File:X Garma Mega Gengar.png|X's Mega {{p|Gengar}}
File:X Li'l Kanga Mega Kangaskhan.png|X's Mega [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]]
File:X Rute Mega Pinsir.png|X's Mega {{p|Pinsir}}
File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
File:Mega Aerodactyl Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}}
File:Mega Mewtwo X Adventures.png|{{adv|Blaine}}'s Mega {{Adv|Mewtwo}} X
File:Mega Mewtwo Y Adventures.png|Blaine's Mega Mewtwo Y
File:Mega Ampharos Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
File:Or Mega Scizor Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Or]]'s Mega Scizor
File:Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn]]'s Mega {{p|Heracross}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Houndoom Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Houndoom}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Tyranitar Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}
File:Emerald Mega Sceptile.png|{{Adv|Emerald}}'s Mega {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}
File:Chic Mega Blaziken.png|{{Adv|Sapphire}}'s Mega [[Chic|Blaziken]]
File:Mumu Mega Swampert.png|{{Adv|Ruby}}'s Mega [[Mumu|Swampert]]
File:Ruby Rara Mega Gardevoir.png|Ruby's Mega [[Rara|Gardevoir]]
File:Gurkinn student Mega Mawile Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Mawile}}
File:Mega Aggron Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Aggron}}
File:Peche Mega Medicham Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Peche]]'s Mega {{p|Medicham}}
File:X Elec Mega Manectric.png|X's Mega [[Élec|Manectric]]
File:Archie Mega Sharpedo Adventures.png|[[Archie]]'s Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
File:Maxie Mega Camerupt Adventures.png|[[Maxie]]'s Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Banette Adventures.png|Gurkinn student's Mega {{p|Banette}}
File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|{{Adv|Y}}'s Mega [[Absol]]
File:Zinnia Mega Salamence Adventures.png|[[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}}
File:Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png|[[Steven]]'s Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}
File:Mega Latios Adventures.png|A Mega [[Eon duo (Adventures)#Latios|Latios]]
File:Mega Rayquaza Adventures.png|A Mega [[Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]
File:Mega Garchomp Adventures.png|A Mega Garchomp
File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|[[Korrina]]'s Mega {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Abomasnow Adventures.png|Gurkinn student's Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
File:Sapphire Kiruru Mega Gallade.png|Sapphire's Mega {{p|Gallade}}
File:Mega Diancie Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Diancie}}
</gallery>

[[File:Akira Mega Charizard X LDK.png|150px|thumb|left|Mega Charizard X in [[Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario JNM.png|100px|thumb|Mega Lucario in [[Pokémon Journeys (manga)|Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga]]]]

===Movie adaptations===
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===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
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===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
In [[Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King]], several main characters' Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution, including {{OBP|Akira|LDK}}'s {{p|Charizard}}, {{OBP|Koji|LDK}}'s {{p|Garchomp}}, and [[Taichi]]'s {{p|Ampharos}}.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom===
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===Pokémon Journeys===
During a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed that Ash fought {{an|Korrina}}'s Mega {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in a [[World Coronation Series]] battle.

==In the TCG==
===XY Series===
{{main|Pokémon-EX|section=Mega Evolution Pokémon}}
In the XY Series, Mega Evolution first appears in the {{TCG|XY}} set in the form of '''{{TCG|Pokémon-EX|Mega Evolution Pokémon}}''', also known as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX''', a subset of {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}. Their names have {{Mega}} as a prefix and {{EX}} as a suffix. They additionally have a distinct stage of "MEGA", which serve as an Evolution of Pokémon-EX cards and are played by putting them on top of their corresponding Basic Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolving a Pokémon immediately ends a player's turn, unless that Pokémon has its specific Spirit Link {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}} attached to it.

[[Atsushi Nagashima]], the game director for the TCG, has stated that Mega Evolution is exclusive to Pokémon-EX because it would be impractical to evolve a single Pokémon three times during a game, and implementing Mega Evolution in that manner would constrain deck-building.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-pokemon-cards-are-made/1100-6459450/ How Pokemon Cards Are Made | GameSpot]</ref> The team had considered restricting players to one Mega-Evolved Pokémon per deck, but rejected this idea, as they wanted to enable players to build decks based around Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140101195743/https://www.pokemon-card.com/blog/2013/12/000367.html クリエイター～ゲームディレクター長島敦スペシャル対談～ | pokemon-card.com,] archived January 1st, 2014</ref>

===Sun & Moon Series===
In {{TCG|Unified Minds}} and {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}}, two {{TCG|TAG TEAM}} {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}} were printed that feature Mega-Evolved Pokémon as one of the two members of the tag team. These cards have no special mechanics outside of those which are part of the TAG TEAM mechanics.

===Mega Evolution Series===
{{main|Pokémon ex|section=Mega Evolution Pokémon ex}}
Mega Evolution Pokémon are set to return in the English {{TCG|Mega Evolution}} expansion (the Japanese {{TCG|Mega Brave/Mega Symphonia|Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia}} expansions) as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon ex''', a subset of {{TCG|Pokémon ex}}. They have a black-and-yellow {{Mega ex}} symbol next to their names. Unlike Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX from the XY series, these Pokémon ex share the same Evolution Stage as their base form — for example, {{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir ex|60}} evolves from Kirlia and is a Stage 2 Pokémon. While they feature stronger attacks and more HP than normal Pokémon ex of their Evolution Stage, they also feature the Mega Evolution Pokémon ex rule, causing them to grant three Prize Cards when they are Knocked Out, rather than the typical two for Pokémon ex.

===List of Pokémon cards featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon===
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon in the Trading Card Game.

{{card list/header|Mega Evolution Pokémon|Rainbow|nocat=yes}}
{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Venusaur-EX (XY 2)|Venusaur]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=XY|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=2/146|jpset=Collection X|jprarity=RR|jpnum=002/060}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=2/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=RR|jpnum=002/087}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=100/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=SR|jpnum=089/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blastoise-EX (XY 30)|Blastoise]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=XY|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=30/146|jpset=Collection Y|jprarity=RR|jpnum=015/060}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=22/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=RR|jpnum=022/087}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=102/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=SR|jpnum=093/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Flashfire 13)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=13/106|jpset=M Charizard-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=002/021}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=107/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=UR|jpnum=088/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=13/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=RR|jpnum=013/087}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=101/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=SR|jpnum=091/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Flashfire 69)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=69/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=RR|jpnum=055/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=108/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=UR|jpnum=089/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Kangaskhan-EX (Flashfire 79)|Kangaskhan]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=79/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=RR|jpnum=065/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=109/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=UR|jpnum=090/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=094/131}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Heracross-EX (Furious Fists 5)|Heracross]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=5/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=RR|jpnum=005/096}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=112/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=UR|jpnum=104/096}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Lucario-EX (Furious Fists 55)|Lucario]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting|rows=5}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=55/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=RR|jpnum=053/096}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=113/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=UR|jpnum=105/096}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=075/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=063/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Yellow A Alternate cards|ensymbol=Yellow A symbol|ennum=55a/111|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=176/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Manectric-EX (Phantom Forces 24)|Manectric]]{{EX}}|type=Lightning|rows=6}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=24/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=RR|jpnum=024/088}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=120/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=UR|jpnum=096/088}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|jpset=M Master Deck Build Box Speed Style|jpnum=014/049}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=043/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=035/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Yellow A Alternate cards|ensymbol=Yellow A symbol|ennum=24a/119|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=174/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gengar-EX (Phantom Forces 35)|Gengar]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=RR|jpnum=034/088}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=121/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=UR|jpnum=097/088}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=M Master Deck Build Box Power Style|jpnum=011/049}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=049/131}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gengar-EX (XY Promo 166)|Gengar]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY166|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=079/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Metagross-EX (XY Promo 35)|Metagross]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY35|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=102/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Diancie-EX (XY Promo 44)|Diancie]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY44|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=093/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Aggron-EX (Primal Clash 94)|Aggron]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=94/160|jpset=Gaia Volcano|jprarity=RR|jpnum=046/070}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=154/160|jpset=Gaia Volcano|jprarity=SR|jpnum=076/070}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gardevoir-EX (Primal Clash 106)|Gardevoir]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=106/160|jpset=Tidal Storm|jprarity=RR|jpnum=051/070}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=156/160|jpset=Tidal Storm|jprarity=SR|jpnum=076/070}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=RC31/RC32|jpset=PokéKyun Collection|jprarity=RR|jpnum=020/032}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gallade-EX (Roaring Skies 35)|Gallade]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=031/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=100/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=SR|jpnum=081/078}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Latios-EX (Roaring Skies 59)|Latios]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=59/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=049/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=102/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=SR|jpnum=083/078}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Roaring Skies 61)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=61/108|jpset=M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=006/018}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Roaring Skies 76)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=7}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=76/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=062/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=105/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=SR|jpnum=086/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=097/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=272/XY-P}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=105/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=Extra Regulation Box|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=020/048}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Celebrations|ensymbol=SetSymbolRoaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Classic|ennum=76/108|jpset=Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition|jpnum=024/025}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Absol-EX (XY Promo 63)|Absol]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY63|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blaziken-EX (XY Promo 86)|Blaziken]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY86|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=138/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Swampert-EX (XY Promo 87)|Swampert]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY87|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Sceptile-EX (Ancient Origins 8)|Sceptile]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=8/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=008/081}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=85/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=SR|jpnum=083/081}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=007/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=007/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Ampharos-EX (Ancient Origins 28)|Ampharos]]{{EX}}|type=Lightning|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=28/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=028/081}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=88/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=SR|jpnum=086/081}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Tyranitar-EX (Ancient Origins 43)|Tyranitar]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=43/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=043/081}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=92/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=SR|jpnum=090/081}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Ancient Origins 98)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=|ennum=98/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=UR|jpnum=095/081}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Houndoom-EX (BREAKthrough 22)|Houndoom]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=22/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=RR|jpnum=010/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=154/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=SR|jpnum=061/059}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Glalie-EX (BREAKthrough 35)|Glalie]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=RR|jpnum=015/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=156/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=SR|jpnum=061/059}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 63)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=63/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=RR|jpnum=026/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=159/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=SR|jpnum=063/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=051/131}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 64)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=5}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=64/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=RR|jpnum=028/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=160/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=SR|jpnum=063/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=052/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=043/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Aerodactyl-EX (XY Promo 98)|Aerodactyl]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY98|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=183/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mawile-EX (XY Promo 104)|Mawile]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY104|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=186/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 27)|Gyarados]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=27/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=RR|jpnum=019/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=115/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=SR|jpnum=082/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Scizor-EX (BREAKpoint 77)|Scizor]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=77/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=RR|jpnum=058/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=120/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=SR|jpnum=087/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Venusaur-EX (Generations 2)|Venusaur]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=2/83|jpset=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum=002/072}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Generations 12)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=12/83|jpset=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum=011/072}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blastoise-EX (Generations 18)|Blastoise]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=18/83|jpset=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum=074/072}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Alakazam-EX (Fates Collide 26)|Alakazam]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=26/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=RR|jpnum=024/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=118/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=SR|jpnum=081/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=041/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Altaria-EX (Fates Collide 69)|Altaria]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=69/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=RR|jpnum=054/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=121/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=UR|jpnum=084/078}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Audino-EX (Fates Collide 85)|Audino]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=85/124|jpset=M Audino-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=012/026}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Beedrill-EX (XY Promo 158)|Beedrill]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY158|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=002/131}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Garchomp-EX (XY Promo 168)|Garchomp]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY168|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Steelix-EX (Steam Siege 68)|Steelix]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|type2=Fighting|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=68/114|jpset=Fever-Burst Fighter|jprarity=RR|jpnum=033/054}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=109/114|jpset=Fever-Burst Fighter|jprarity=SR|jpnum=057/054}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gardevoir-EX (Steam Siege 79)|Gardevoir]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|type2=Psychic|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=79/114|jpset=Cruel Traitor|jprarity=RR|jpnum=039/054}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=112/114|jpset=Cruel Traitor|jprarity=SR|jpnum=057/054}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=092/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|jpset=Extra Regulation Box|jpsymbol=SetSymbolBW reprint|jpnum=016/048}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Salamence-EX (XY Promo 171)|Salamence]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY171|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=257/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Slowbro-EX (Evolutions 27)|Slowbro]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=27/108|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=263/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Pidgeot-EX (Evolutions 65)|Pidgeot]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=65/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=RR|jpnum=063/087}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=105/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=SR|jpnum=097/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Camerupt-EX (XY Promo 198)|Camerupt]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY198|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=013/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Yellow A Alternate cards|ensymbol=Yellow A symbol|ennum=XY198a|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=172/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Sharpedo-EX (XY Promo 200)|Sharpedo]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY200|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=071/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Yellow A Alternate cards|ensymbol=Yellow A symbol|ennum=XY200a|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=178/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname=[[Mega Sableye & Tyranitar-GX (Unified Minds 126)|Mega Sableye & Tyranitar]]{{TT GX}}|type=Darkness|newmark=C|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Unified Minds|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=126/236|jpset=Miracle Twin|jprarity=RR|jpnum=054/094}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Unified Minds|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=225/236|jpset=Miracle Twin|jprarity=SR|jpnum=101/094}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Unified Minds|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=226/236|jpset=Miracle Twin|jprarity=SR|jpnum=102/094}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Unified Minds|enrarity=Rare Rainbow|ennum=245/236|jpset=Miracle Twin|jprarity=HR|jpnum=111/094}}

{{card list/card|cardname=[[Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff-GX (Cosmic Eclipse 165)|Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff]]{{TT GX}}|type=Colorless|newmark=C|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=165/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=RR|jpnum=073/095}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=225/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=SR|jpnum=103/095}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=226/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=SR|jpnum=104/095}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Rainbow|ennum=261/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=HR|jpnum=114/095}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Venusaur ex|3|Mega Venusaur}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Grass|newmark=I|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=003/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=RR|jpnum=003/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=155/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SR|jpnum=076/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=177/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=087/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=013}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Camerupt ex|22|Mega Camerupt}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=022/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=RR|jpnum=013/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=156/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SR|jpnum=077/063}}

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{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Mega Hyper Rare|ennum=188/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=MUR|jpnum=092/063}}
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{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=181/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=088/063}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Phantasmal Flames|Mega Charizard X ex|13|Mega Charizard X}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=5}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Gallade Spirit Link|83}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Latios Spirit Link|85}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Rayquaza Spirit Link|87}}|type=Item|rows=4}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Ampharos Spirit Link|70}}|type=Item|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=70/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=U|jpnum=074/081}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Sceptile Spirit Link|80}}|type=Item|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=80/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=U|jpnum=073/081}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Tyranitar Spirit Link|81}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=81/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=U|jpnum=075/081}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|BREAKthrough|Glalie Spirit Link|139}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|BREAKthrough|Houndoom Spirit Link|142}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=142/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=U|jpnum=056/059}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|BREAKthrough|Mewtwo Spirit Link|144}}|type=Item|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=144/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=U|jpnum=056/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|jpset=Red Flash|jpnum=057/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=114/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=133/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Gyarados Spirit Link|101}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=101/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=U|jpnum=075/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Scizor Spirit Link|111}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=111/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=U|jpnum=076/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|XY Promo|Aerodactyl Spirit Link|99}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY99|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=188/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|XY Promo|Mawile Spirit Link|105}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Alakazam Spirit Link|90}}|type=Item|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=U|jpnum=075/078}}
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{{card list/release|type=Item|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=132/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Altaria Spirit Link|91}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=91/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=U|jpnum=074/078}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Audino Spirit Link|92}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=92/124|jpset=M Audino-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=019/026}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Steam Siege|Steelix Spirit Link|106}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=106/114|jpset=Fever-Burst Fighter|jprarity=U|jpnum=052/054}}

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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Charizard Spirit Link|75}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=75/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=U|jpnum=083/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Pidgeot Spirit Link|81}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Item|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=81/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=U|jpnum=081/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Slowbro Spirit Link|86}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Venusaur Spirit Link|89}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|XY Promo|Sharpedo Spirit Link|201}}|type=Item|rows=1}}
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== Gallery ==

=== Artwork ===
<gallery>
File:Blaziken Mega Evolution.png|Mega Evolution key art Mega {{p|Blaziken}}
File:Diancie Mega Evolution.png|Mega Evolution key art Mega {{p|Diancie}}
File:Mega Evolutions Hoenn first partner Pokémon.png|Mega-Evolved [[Hoenn]] [[first partner Pokémon]] key art
File:Steven with Mega Metagross.png|Mega {{p|Metagross}} with [[Steven]]
File:Wally with Mega Gallade.png|Mega {{p|Gallade}} with [[Wally]]
File:094Gengar-Mega-Shiny.png|Shiny Mega Gengar event distribution artwork
File:0376Metagross-Mega-Shiny.png|Steven's {{Shiny}} Mega Metagross event distribution artwork
File:0384Rayquaza-Mega-Shiny.png|Shiny Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} event distribution artwork
File:Charizard Mega Evolution X.png|Mega {{p|Charizard}} X
File:Charizard Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Charizard Y
File:Lucario Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Lucario}}
File:Absol Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Absol}}
File:Gyarados Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
File:Gardevoir Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}
File:Ampharos Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
File:Kangaskhan Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}
File:Sableye Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Sableye}}
File:Altaria Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Altaria}}
File:Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y artwork.png|Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y
File:Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y artwork 2.png|Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y
File:Mega Mewtwo vs Mega Lucario.png|Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} Y and Mega Lucario
File:Mega Gardevoir Event Artwork.png|Mega Gardevoir event distribution artwork
File:UNITE Mega Lucario Artwork.jpg|Mega Lucario UNITE promotional artwork
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=== Concept art ===
<gallery>
File:Mega Charizard X XY concept art.jpg|Mega Charizard X
File:Mega Charizard Y XY concept art.jpg|Mega Charizard Y
File:Mega Gyarados XY concept art.jpg|Mega Gyarados
File:Mewtwo X Concept Art XY.jpg|Mega Mewtwo X
File:Mewtwo Y Concept Art XY.jpg|Mega Mewtwo Y
File:Mega Blazinen XY concept art.jpg|Mega Blaziken
File:Mega Gardevoir XY concept art.jpg|Mega Gardevoir
File:Mega Metagross ORAS concept art.jpg|Mega Metagross
File:Mega Lucario XY concept art.jpg|Mega Lucario
File:Mega Gallade ORAS concept art.jpg|Mega Gallade
File:Mega Diancie ORAS concept art.jpg|Mega Diancie
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The Japanese and Korean logos for {{g|X and Y}} include the Mega Evolution sigil.
* According to [[Ken Sugimori]] in his interview in the Nintendo Dream magazine, {{p|Flygon}} was intended to get a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y, but the [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Pokémon designs|idea was later dropped]] due to him experiencing an artist's block.<ref>[https://www.pokebeach.com/2015/04/mega-flygon-excluded-from-xyoras-because-of-artists-block Mega Flygon Excluded from XY/ORAS Because of Artist's Block | PokeBeach], translation of Nintendo Dream interview scan</ref>
* Design-wise, multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon seem to incorporate traits from their previous [[evolution]]ary stages:
** Mega {{p|Raichu}} X and Y have {{p|Pikachu}}-like features: Mega Raichu X has red cheeks, bright yellow fur, and a zig-zag tail, while Mega Raichu Y has the body shape, ears, and tail.
** Mega {{p|Dragonite}} is directly said to gain features distinctive of {{p|Dragonair}}, such as the wings on its head and the pearl on its tail.
** Mega {{p|Feraligatr}}'s dorsal fin resembles a gigantic {{p|Totodile}}'s head, leading to it being referred to as a "Totodile mask".
** Mega {{p|Ampharos}}'s body becomes covered in wool, reflecting its sheep-like stages, {{p|Mareep}} and {{p|Flaaffy}}.
** Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}'s torso, originally {{p|Pupitar}}'s shell, regains eyes and splits open again, this time at the back.
** Mega {{p|Chimecho}} grows a golden frame with fake eyes and arms reminiscent of {{p|Chingling}}.
** Mega {{p|Metagross}} is said to be the result of one Metagross, one {{p|Metang}}, and two {{p|Beldum}} linking up.
** Mega {{p|Scolipede}}'s lavender-colored armor is reminiscent of its pre-evolved stage, {{p|Whirlipede}}.
** Mega {{p|Eelektross}}'s arms are covered by mucus in the shape of {{p|Eelektrik}}, named "false Eelektrik".
* There is at least one Mega-Evolved {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from every [[generation]] and of every [[type]].
** Currently, [[Generation III]] has both the most Mega Evolutions and the most Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving (at 22 and 21, respectively), while [[Generation VIII]] has the fewest overall (at one).
** {{t|Dragon}} has the most Mega Evolutions (at 17), while {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Ice}} are tied for having the fewest (at five each).
** No Mega-Evolved Pokémon has {{t|Flying}} as its primary type.
* At least one Mega Evolution of every type was introduced in each core series game that introduced new Mega Evolution, with the exception of {{t|Electric}} in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* Only fully evolved Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution.
** {{p|Floette}} is the only exception to this, though only in its {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} form, which is incapable of evolving into or from any Pokémon.
* {{p|Charizard}}, Raichu, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Absol}}, {{p|Lucario}}, and {{p|Garchomp}} all have more than one Mega Evolution, acessible through distinct [[Mega Stone]]s.
** Similarly, {{p|Magearna}} and {{p|Tatsugiri}} have different appearances while Mega-Evolved depending on their form (Magearna's regular and original colors and Tatsugiri's Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy Forms), but are nonetheless considered to have only one Mega Evolution each.
* 74 Pokémon retain their original type combination upon Mega Evolving.
** {{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, Mewtwo (into Mega Mewtwo X), {{p|Meganium}}, Feraligatr, Ampharos, {{p|Sceptile}}, Chimecho, {{p|Absol}} (into Mega Absol Z), {{p|Lopunny}}, and {{p|Audino}} all become dual-type upon Mega Evolving.
** {{p|Aggron}} and {{p|Garchomp}} (into Mega Garchomp Z) both become single-type upon Mega Evolving.
** Charizard (into Mega Charizard X), {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Altaria}}, {{p|Staraptor}}, {{p|Barbaracle}}, and {{p|Golisopod}} all change one of their types to a new one upon Mega Evolving.
*** Notably, Staraptor is the only such case in which it changes its primary type, rather than its secondary one.
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} is the only [[Fossil Pokémon]] capable of Mega Evolving.
* All Pokémon that evolve with a [[Dawn Stone]] are capable of Mega Evolution.
* Some Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution also have access to other forms or battle mechanics:
** Raichu and {{p|Slowbro}} are the only Pokémon to have a Mega Evolution and a [[regional form]].
** Raichu, between its Kantonian and [[Alolan form]], is the only Pokémon to have a Mega Evolution and an exclusive [[Z-Move]]: {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
** The fully evolved [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] and {{p|Gengar}} are the only Pokémon that can both Mega Evolve and [[Gigantamax]].
** {{p|Greninja}} is the only fully-evolved [[first partner Pokémon]] to have a Mega Evolution and another alternate form that isn't a Gigantamax or regional form, i.e. {{form|Greninja|Ash-Greninja}}.
* Some Mega-Evolved Pokémon have unique attributes:
** Mega Altaria is the only one with a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
** Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}} and Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} are the only ones with a [[signature Ability]]: {{a|Parental Bond}} and {{a|Delta Stream}}, respectively.
** Mega {{p|Zygarde}} is the only one whose moveset changes upon Mega Evolving, with {{m|Nihil Light}} replacing {{m|Core Enforcer}}.
* Due to Mega Evolution being absent from {{g|Sword and Shield}} to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the status of some {{Abilities}} was affected:
** {{a|Aerilate}}, Parental Bond, and Delta Stream became unusable despite existing in the game data.
** {{a|Refrigerate}} and {{a|Pixilate}} became the current signature Ability of {{p|Amaura}}'s evolutionary line and {{p|Sylveon}}, respectively.
* In regards to their [[base stat]]s:
** No Mega-Evolved Pokémon receives an increase to its HP stat.
** Mega Zygarde has the highest base HP of any Mega-Evolved Pokémon, at 216.
** Mega Mewtwo X has the highest base Attack of all Pokémon, at 190.
** Mega {{p|Aggron}} and Mega {{p|Steelix}} are tied with {{p|Shuckle}} as having the highest base Defense stat of all obtainable Pokémon, at 230.
** Mega Zygarde has the highest base Sp. Attack of any Mega-Evolved Pokémon, at 216.
*** Mega Zygarde has the highest base stat increase of all Mega Evolutions, with its Sp. Attack stat being boosted by 125.
** Mega {{p|Dragalge}} has the highest base Sp. Defense stat of any Mega-Evolved Pokémon, at 163.
** Mega {{p|Zeraora}} has the highest base Speed stat of any Mega-Evolved Pokémon, at 153.
** All Z Mega-Evolved Pokémon share a similar base Speed stat, at 151.
** Mega {{p|Sableye}} and Mega {{p|Mawile}} share the lowest base stat total of any Mega-Evolved Pokémon, at 380.
** Mega {{p|Starmie}} has the highest base stat total of any non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}}, non-{{pkmn2|Mythical}}, and non-{{pkmn2|pseudo-legendary}} Mega Evolution, at 660.
** Both of Mewtwo's Mega Evolutions and Mega Rayquaza have a {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 780|base stat total of 780}}, which is the highest of any obtainable Pokémon, surpassed only by [[Eternamax]] {{p|Eternatus}}, which cannot be used by the player, at 1125.
* Several Pokémon have some of their base stats reduced upon Mega Evolving to increase others, those being:
** Mega {{p|Beedrill}}: 45 → 15 Special Attack
** Mega {{p|Dragonite}}: 134 → 124 Attack
** Mega Mewtwo Y: 90 → 70 Defense
** Mega Ampharos: 55 → 45 Speed
** Mega {{p|Heracross}}: 85 → 75 Speed
** Mega {{p|Skarmory}}: 140 → 110 Defense
** Mega Sableye: 50 → 20 Speed
** Mega {{p|Camerupt}}: 40 → 20 Speed
** Mega {{p|Garchomp}}: 102 → 92 Speed
** Mega Garchomp Z: 95 → 85 Defense
** Mega Lucario Z: 110 → 100 Attack
** Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}: 60 → 30 Speed
** Mega {{p|Heatran}}: 77 → 67 Speed
** Mega {{p|Darkrai}}: 125 → 85 Speed
** Mega {{p|Scolipede}}: 112 → 62 Speed
** Mega {{p|Chesnaught}}: 64 → 44 Speed
** Mega Zygarde: 100 → 70 Attack, 121 → 91 Defense, 95 → 85 Special Defense
** Mega Diancie: 150 → 110 Defense, 150 → 110 Special Defense
** Mega {{p|Crabominable}}: 43 → 33 Speed
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon to not have a designated Mega Stone, as it doesn't need one to Mega Evolve in the core series games that include Mega Evolution, instead being required to know {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.
** This makes Rayquaza the only Pokémon that can have a different held item while Mega Evolving, since Mega Stones cannot be taken off their proper holder during battle.
** It is, furthermore, the only Pokémon to lack the message "(The opposing) <Pokémon>'s <Mega Stone> is reacting to its [[Key Stone]]!" when it Mega Evolves, as it has the message "<player>'s fervent wish has reached Rayquaza!" instead.
** In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], Rayquaza needs the player to get the [[Meteorite]] for it to Mega Evolve.
* Mega {{p|Latias}} and Mega {{p|Latios}} are programmed into Pokémon X and Y; as a result, they are not banned by the Kalos rules from battles, and their Mega Stones are not banned from trades between Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire and X or Y, despite being otherwise unavailable in those games.
* In the Pokémon X and Y demo, the message "''An immense new power has risen in Mewtwo!''" would be displayed before Mega Evolving. In the final game, the message displayed is "''<Pokémon>'s <Mega Stone> is reacting to <Trainer>'s <Key Stone item>!''" Additionally, Mega Mewtwo Y is referred to as simply Mega Mewtwo.
* If not counting {{pkmn|movie}}s or the [[Mega Evolution Specials]], overall sixty-seven Mega Evolutions have yet to appear in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

** Mega Steelix, Mega Aggron, and Mega Kangaskhan made their animated series debut in {{aniseries|SM}}.
** Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Camerupt, and Mega Altaria, made their animated series debut in {{aniseries|JN}}.
** Mega Sableye and Mega Dragonite made their animated series debut in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
*** Mega Dragonite is the only one to debut in the main anime before the official release of the game it first appears.
* In the animated series, all {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] that are capable of Mega Evolving can do it without the need of a Mega Stone, Key Stone, or {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
* As of ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'', the animated series pitted a Mega-Evolved Pokémon against each of the battle mechanics introduced in subsequent generations.
** In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', {{an|Brock}}'s Mega {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} and {{an|Misty}}'s Mega {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} battled against [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]], respectively, with their Z-Moves.
** In ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max]]'', {{Ash}}'s Mega {{TP|Ash|Lucario}} battled against [[Bea]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Machamp}}.
** In ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]'', [[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} battled against {{an|Lance}}'s [[Dynamax]]ed {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}.
** In [[HZ101]], [[Roy]]'s Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} battled against {{an|Nemona}}'s {{Tera}}stallized {{type|Fighting}} {{p|Pawmot}}.
* In contrast to the other [[Paradox Pokémon]], {{p|Roaring Moon}} and {{p|Iron Valiant}} have elements of Mega {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Gardevoir}}/{{p|Gallade}} in their design. Roaring Moon is directly compared multiple times in-universe.
** Roaring Moon's [[Pokédex entry]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]] makes a reference to Mega Evolution. A copy of {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}} magazine in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]] continues the in-universe speculation with Roaring Moon and Mega Salamence; however, it says that it's unknown if there's any connection if at all.
** An article on the English Press Website for [[The Pokémon Company International]] on {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s March 2025 [[Nintendo Direct]] trailer accidentally labeled one of the files corresponding to Mega Salamence as "Roaring Moon". This was fixed later that day.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/New-Pokemon-Legends-Z-A-Details-Revealed-During-Nintendo-Direct The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site: New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Details Revealed During Nintendo Direct] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20250327154906/https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/New-Pokemon-Legends-Z-A-Details-Revealed-During-Nintendo-Direct archived])</ref>

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Ho-Oh (Pokémon)

2025-12-11T11:25:08Z

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'''Ho-Oh''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ホウオウ''' ''Houou'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

It was the first {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} revealed, in the August 1996 issue of [[CoroCoro]],<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro96-8.html</ref> less than five months after the release of {{game|Red and Green|s|Red and Green Versions}}, and more than three years before the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold and Silver Versions}}.

Ho-Oh is the [[game mascot]] of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold Version|s}} and its remake {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold Version|s}}, appearing on the boxart of both games.

Along with {{p|Lugia}}, it is considered part of the [[tower duo]] by fans. It is often viewed as the [[Legendary leader|leader]] of the [[Legendary beasts]]. In the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', it is associated with {{p|Marshadow}}.

==Biology==
Ho-Oh is an avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a phoenix and a peacock. Its feathers are predominantly gold and red, with yellow tail-feathers, a white underside, and green feathers at the tip of its wings. Ho-Oh has a green stripe on its neck, a yellow beak, black rings around its red eyes, and a feathered, yellow crest on its head. Ho-Oh's wings are prismatic, causing it to trail a rainbow behind it. It has darkly colored feet and legs with four toes and long talons.

When Ho-Oh flies, its huge wings create bright, colorful rainbows. The rare few who bear witness to Ho-Oh are promised eternal happiness. It is capable of {{m|Sacred Fire| razing its target with a mystical fire of great intensity}}. In ancient times, the [[Bell Tower]] in [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|the former Bell Tower]] in [[Goldenrod City]] were both once Ho-Oh's perchs. Ho-Oh has the mythical power to resurrect the dead as seen with [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon#Original Legendary beasts|three unnamed Pokémon]]. When the Brass Tower was burned down 150 years ago, Ho-Oh descended from the sky, reviving three unnamed Pokémon into the [[Legendary beasts]]. It can be summoned at the Bell Tower through [[Rainbow Feather|one of its feathers]], [[Clear Bell|Clear Bells]], and the dance of the [[Kimono Girl|Kimono Girls]]. Ho-Oh has been referred to as the "'''guardian of the skies'''". Ho-Oh loves [[Ho-Oh Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once witnessed it flying over him in the past.

Prior to [[Generation VI]], Ho-Oh was the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Sacred Fire}}.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=248}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Legends claim this {{ScPkmn}} flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted trainer by shining its bright rainbow-colored wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Legends claim this {{ScPkmn}} flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven colored wings. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Ho-Oh</sc>'s feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. This {{ScPkmn}} is said to live at the foot of a rainbow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its feathers--which glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light--are thought to bring joy. It is said to live at the foot of a rainbow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Legends claim this {{ScPkmn}} flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=253}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent, seven-colored wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. This Pokémon is said to live at the foot of a rainbow.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] (requires [[Rainbow Feather|Rainbow Wing]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] (requires [[Rainbow Feather|Rainbow Wing]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Navel Rock]] (requires [[MysticTicket]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Navel Rock]] (requires [[MysticTicket]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Colosseum|area=[[Mt. Battle]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Bell Tower]] (requires [[Clear Bell]]{{tt|*|HeartGold only}} and [[Rainbow Feather|Rainbow Wing]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|mountain}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}} (requires {{game|HeartGold}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|area=[[Sea Mauville]] (requires [[Clear Bell]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Cliff World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Moon|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword Expansion Pass|color={{sword color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Rainbow Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]] after receiving the [[Ho-Oh Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Ho-Oh|Only one]]) ('''Solo Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]] after receiving the [[Ho-Oh Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Ho-Oh|Only one]]) ('''Group Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Mt. Faraway]] (40F)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Mt. Mistral]] ({{tt|19F|Mystery Part or Secret Slab needed in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Mt. Mistral]] ({{tt|19F|Mystery Part or Secret Slab needed in the bag}})}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Rainbow Dais]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Autumnwood: [[Volcanic Slope]], [[Firebreathing Mountain]] ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area={{DL|Legend of the Mysterious Ruins|Eternal Ruins}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#Walking a Thin Line|Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line]] (Reward), [[Challenge Battle#The Battle for Sky and Land|Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land]] ("Land" Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 5|Island of Haste: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Revival Mountain|Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Prism Bridge]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 24|Area 24: Stage 12]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Entei Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Mt. Faraway]] (60F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Fireflow Volcano]]Post-credits}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Ho-Oh Swoops In!]]'' Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Ho-Oh Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Legendary event]]/[[Legendary Adventures]] (''[[Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings]]''): {{sync|Silver|Ho-Oh}} Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Morty|Ho-Oh|sygna=1}}{{shinystar}} Variety sync pair scout: {{sync|Ethan|Ho-Oh}} Arc Suit Fair sync pair scout: {{sync|Silver|Ho-Oh|arc=y}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 15,000 Aeos Coins/840 Aeos Gems}}
|}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Ho-Oh|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 15 to 21, 2002; December 6 to 12, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh|All|Japan|50{{shinystar|VI}}|March 15, 2016 March 16 to May 8, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Mount Tensei Ho-Oh|Japanese region|Online|100|July 15 to September 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Mount Tensei Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Mount Tensei Ho-Oh|Korean region|Online|100|December 21, 2017 to January 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Mount Tensei Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|American region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|American region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|PAL region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|PAL region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ho-Oh}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Sacred Ash|100|rows=6}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=fff|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2={{alpha sapphire color}}|gcolor2=fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFFtcolor2={{ultra moon color}}|gcolor2=fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|HP= 106
|Attack=130
|Defense=90
|SpAtk= 110
|SpDef= 154
|Speed= 90}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 400
|Bug= 25
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 50
|Water= 200
|Grass= 25
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 50
|notes=yes
|flying=ironballiv
|newground=2}}

===Learnset===
Ho-Oh is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Sacred Fire|Fire|Physical|100|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|81|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|99|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|body=4
|rate=99.9
|area=Rainbow Peak
|P1=A vivid rainbow gives me protection!
|P2=How can this be? My HP is reduced halfway?
|P3=It's no good... Even my rainbow has faded away...
|PL=Leveled up! Let the seven colors of my rainbow blaze across the sky!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|body=4
|rate=10
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|coset=20
|conto={{p|Lugia}}
|recruitment=Boss of [[Prism Bridge]]
|gigantic=1
|P1=Ask for my aid, and I'll help you anytime!
|P2=It's hard…but let me show you what I can do!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=286
|browser=It creates many pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|walk=0.82
|hp=60
|attack=86
|defense=63
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|power=5
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=250|num=306
|min=80
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Pyre, Nosedive
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=250S|num=306
|min=80
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cross Attack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Ho-Oh
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=214|attack=239|defense=244
|fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Incinerate}}{{tt|*|From November 9, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Earthquake}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto}}, {{m|Sacred Fire}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Tour 2022: Johto}}, {{m|Sacred Fire}}+[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Apex Shadow Ho-Oh]], {{m|Sacred Fire}}++[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Apex Purified Ho-Oh]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Fire
|pkmn=Ho-Oh
|name=Ho-Oh
|gender=
|shiny=
|rarity=rainbow
|icon=0250
|cookie=Ho-Oh
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=25
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Upper Left
|skilldescription1= Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks diagonally.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Upper Left Combined
|skilldescription2= Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks diagonally.
|fivestar=
|spgimmicklv3=Olive oil
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Take up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Caramel
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv5desc2=by clearing a nearby [[File:Café ReMix Caramel.png|20px]]. (Up to 8 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv15=Jelly
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 6 by Lv.25)
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Olive oil
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Ho-Oh
|sidekickbonus=Megaphone Cost Down
|sidekickbonusdescription=The cost to make a megaphone appear will be lowered by 7. At Sidekick Lv.5 the sidekick bonus is increased to 10!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250|pdex=153
|dex=People say that if you find a [[Rainbow Feather|feather]] from one of Ho-Oh’s seven-colored wings, you’ll be promised eternal happiness. Ho-Oh looked so beautiful, sparkling and shining with each flap of its wings.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ho-Oh anime.png|thumb|250px|Ho-Oh in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
According to the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Ho-Oh lived in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] in ancient times. When a war broke out, burning both the Tin Tower and the Brass Tower down, it created {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}, and all four disappeared. Later, a new Tin Tower was erected, but Ho-Oh since then has never come back for sure. A {{m|Sacred Fire|sacred flame}} from Ho-Oh burns in the [[Ho-Oh Shrine]] at [[Mt. Silver]]; it was obtained during the same war.

====Major appearances====
=====[[Ho-Oh (anime)]]=====
On occasion, Ho-Oh would only be seen by {{Ash}}, and always fleetingly. This trend began at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where Ash saw it flying alongside a rainbow across the sky after the thunderstorm. In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a continuity different from the main series, Ho-Oh played a major role.

====Minor appearances====
A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Ho-Oh appeared in the intro, and then as a {{m|transform}}ation of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Ho-Oh was flying through space.

A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP001|Ho-Oh|Ash's Pokédex|There is no data. There are still Pokémon yet to be identified.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Ho-Oh PG.png|thumb|250px|Ho-Oh in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Ho-Oh appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Ho-Oh briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Ho-Oh appeared in a fantasy alongside {{p|Lugia}} during the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ho-Oh Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ho-Oh in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Ho-Oh (anime)}}
Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]]. It reappeared in [[ICYR3]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Ho-Oh appeared in [[PMHGSS02]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Tower duo (Adventures)#Ho-Oh|Ho-Oh (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Ho-Oh first appeared as a silhouette in a flashback in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]''. It was used by the [[Masked Man]] to kidnap children showing remarkable talent in his scheme to capture {{adv|Celebi}}, including {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}}, six years prior to the start of the entire manga.

Prior to the events of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, the Masked Man had lost control over Ho-Oh, and thus attacked the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] using [[Neo Team Rocket]] to prompt Ho-Oh to return to [[Ecruteak City]]. Ho-Oh was later seen at [[Indigo Plateau]] under the Masked Man's control, alongside {{p|Lugia}}, wreaking havoc and destruction. It was then lent to [[Karen]] and [[Will]] to fight Green with alongside {{p|Lugia}}, and nearly defeated her {{adv|legendary birds}}, but both of them were eventually brought back to their senses and freed.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Ho-Oh debuted in a fantasy in ''[[GB22|Farewell To Pikachu?!]]''. It physically debuted in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]'', at the very end of the manga.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
Ho-Oh appeared in [[GDZ65]].

===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Ho-Oh appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Ho-Oh appeared in ''[[PM090|The Legendary Ho-oh!!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Ho-Oh (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Ho-Oh figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Ho-Oh|4}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Ho-Oh SSBB.png|220px|thumb|Ho-Oh in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Ho-Oh unleashes a spiral of {{m|Sacred Fire}} that deals massive amounts of damage to any opponent caught in it. However, it appears very rarely.

====Melee trophy information====
''As it soars around the skies of the world, this Rainbow Pokémon leaves a trail of rainbows and myths in its wake. Its signature move is called Sacred Fire, and it is believed to appear only before trainers who are pure of heart. If you see a trainer with Ho-oh, you can assume that catching it took a lot of work.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Rainbow Pokémon. On sparkling wings of seven colors, Ho-Oh leaves a rainbow behind as it flies. Legend says that Ho-Oh suppressed a war that scorched the land in ancient times. Its attack Sacred Fire can melt ice in an instant and also damage the target with burns. Ho-Oh will show its solemn figure only for the most righteous Trainers."''

[[File:UNITE Ho-Oh.png|thumb|left|200px|Ho-Oh in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Ho-Oh returns as an occasional stage hazard in the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Blazing Chamber}} of the {{st|Kalos Pokémon League}} stage. Rarely appearing, it makes the flames supporting the platforms flare up with higher intensity, likely KOing any characters unfortunate enough to be on the platforms at the time.

====Trophy Information====
''This Pokémon flies through the skies, trailing rainbows from its wings, and is said to promise eternal happiness to all who see it. Supposedly, it appears every once in a while in the Fire-type Elite Four Trainer's room in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. Its screams cause pillars of fire to rise all the way to the ceiling.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Ho-Oh appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Ho-Oh (UNITE)}}
Ho-Oh is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged defender.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ho-Oh Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Ho-Oh in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* Ho-Oh was first revealed in the August 1996 issue of [[Corocoro]], along with {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, thus making it the first sign that the [[Pokémon]] franchise would ever expand beyond 151 Pokémon.
** In addition, Ho-Oh is the first {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} to be shown in the {{pkmn|animated series}}. It is seen at the end of the [[EP001|very first episode]] of the animated series. However, the [[Pokédex]] is unable to identify it.
** Aside from the opening theme song, which featured {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, and the [[legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]], Ho-Oh was also the first [[Legendary Pokémon]] ever seen in the animated series.
* Ho-Oh's name is a {{wp|palindrome}}.
** It is one of five Pokémon whose name is palindromic, with the other four being {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Girafarig}}, {{p|Alomomola}}, and {{p|Farigiraf}}.
* Ho-Oh has the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon and is tied with {{p|Lugia}} for the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* As of [[Generation VI]], Ho-Oh is the only [[game mascot]] with a former [[signature move]], since {{m|Sacred Fire}} can now also be learned by {{p|Entei}}.
* From [[Generation VI]] onward, Ho-Oh is the heaviest Pokémon that can be taken to the sky by using {{m|Sky Drop}}.
* Ho-Oh appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. Alongside Lugia, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (three in Ho-Oh's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.
* In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], Ho-Oh was a pure {{type|Flying}} legendary Pokémon.
* Ho-Oh and Lugia are the only Legendary Pokémon that are [[game mascot]]s that are not version-exclusives in their representative games.

===Origin===
Ho-Oh may be based on the legend of the {{wp|Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix}}, specifically the {{wp|Fenghuang}}, the immortal phoenix of China from which it derives its name. It may also be based on the {{wp|Huma bird}}, a legendary bird that is said to never rest, living its entire life flying continuously, and resurrects itself and others in its ashes and flames; it is a symbol of fortune and friendship and will bestow happiness to anyone who simply glimpses it. Many cultures view the Phoenix and Huma as symbols of resurrection; this is seen in Ho-Oh, which was reborn rising from [[Sacred Ash|its ashes]] and had a hand in resurrecting {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}; additionally, this is also reflected by its Hidden Ability {{a|Regenerator}}.

Given its category, it may also be an embodiment of the rainbow, very likely inspired by the multicolored aspect of the Fenghuang or by the rainbow-feathered bird god {{wp|Achiyalabopa}}. It could also be inspired by many other {{wp|firebird}}s; some notable examples are the {{wp|Three-legged crow#Japan|three-legged bird}}, {{wp|Simurgh}}, and the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Ember Bird}}.

Ho-Oh's shiny coloration may be a reference to its depiction in its debut appearance in the anime.

====Name origin====
Ho-Oh and Houou may be derived from 鳳凰 ''Hōō'', Japanese reading of the ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fènghuáng}}'' (Chinese phoenix). It may also be derived from 皇 ''ō'' (emperor) or 王 ''ō'' (king).

==In other languages==
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|de=Ho-Oh|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Ho-Oh|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=칠색조 ''Chilsaeckjo''|komeaning=From {{tt|칠색조 (七色鳥) ''chilsaekjo''|seven-colored bird}}
|zh_cmn=鳳王 / 凤王 ''Fèngwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 鳳凰 / 凤凰 ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fènghuáng}}'' and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=鳳王 ''Fuhngwòhng''{{tt|*|Games}} 鳳凰 ''Fuhngwòhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 鳳凰 ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fuhngwòhng}}'' and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}} From {{tt|鳳凰 ''Fuhngwòhng''|Chinese phoenix}}
|hi=हो-ओह ''Ho-oh''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Хо-Ох ''Kho-Okh''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โฮโอ ''Ho-o''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[Ho-Oh (anime)]]
* [[Tower duo]]
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Tower duo (Adventures)]]
* [[Ho-Oh (UNITE)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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The Indigo Disk

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{{search|[[DLC|expansion]] for [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]|the titular [[Key Item]]|Indigo Disk}} ''For the merchandise line, see [[The Indigo Disk (merchandise)]].''
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'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk''' (Japanese: '''ゼロの{{ruby|秘|ひ}}{{ruby|宝|ほう}}後編・{{ruby|藍|あお}}の{{ruby|円盤|えんばん}}''' ''The Hidden Treasure of Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk'') is the second expansion in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[DLC]] for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It was released on December 14, 2023.

It follows [[The Teal Mask]]. As such, while The Indigo Disk can still be accessed as early as completing the introduction sequence of The Teal Mask, completion of the main story of The Teal Mask, as well as completing the main story of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, is required to continue the main story of The Indigo Disk beyond its introduction.

It is followed by an epilogue story called [[Mochi Mayhem]], made accessible on January 11, 2024, which can only be played after finishing the main story of The Indigo Disk and participating in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] at least once.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
Following their [[The Teal Mask|adventure]] in the land of [[Kitakami]], the {{player}} is invited as an exchange student to [[Blueberry Academy]] in the [[Unova]] [[region]] by the academy's director, [[Cyrano]], following a recommendation by [[Carmine]]. At the foreign academy, the player is introduced to the [[Terarium]], a vast undersea dome with four separate biomes and numerous [[wild Pokémon]]. A special "Terarium Core" designed by [[Briar]] also enables the use of the [[Terastal phenomenon]] in the academy. Meeting up with Carmine, the player learns that her brother [[Kieran]] has changed since their class trip to Kitakami, now being completely obsessed with growing stronger and acting rude to others around him, all in an effort to defeat the player.

An encounter with [[Drayton]], a member of the academy's [[Elite Four]], leads to the player learning of the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}, the school's take on the [[Pokémon League]] concept, with the strength-obsessed Kieran standing at the top as the current {{pkmn|Champion}} after dethroning Drayton. Despite the player being an exchange student, Drayton suggests they should take on the BB League. Following a vote between the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}} and Champion, the player is granted the right to do this and skip their way directly to challenging the Elite Four, each of whom is situated in one of the Terarium's four biomes. Each Elite Four member is preceded by an [[Elite Trial]] that the player must clear before being allowed to challenge the Elite Four member. After defeating all four members, the player is given the right to challenge Kieran. Following a fierce battle, the player emerges victorious as the new BB League Champion, causing Kieran to almost have a nervous breakdown as all his efforts to grow stronger are rendered for naught.

Following the player's victory, they, Carmine, Kieran, and Drayton are invited to meet Briar, who informs them that she has finally received a permission from the [[Paldea League|Paldean Pokémon League]] to enter [[Area Zero]] within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], her hopes being on discovering the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} within its depths to prove [[Heath]]'s findings correct. Still wanting to defeat the player, Kieran agrees to come along in the hopes of {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} Terapagos. Carmine also agrees to join, while Drayton can't be bothered with traveling all the way to [[Paldea]], so he stays behind. Before their departure, the player is met by [[Geeta]] and [[Rika]], the former whom hands them a mysterious artifact known as the [[Indigo Disk]], which had originally belonged to an Area Zero researcher.

In Area Zero, the player, Carmine, Kieran, and Briar travel to the [[Zero Lab]], where the purpose of the Indigo Disk is revealed as a method of redirecting the facility's elevator even further below than the [[time machine]] room and into the [[Area Zero Underdepths]]. Traversing through the crystal-filled cave, the player learns of the nineteenth Tera Type, called the {{t|Stellar}} Tera Type, which consists of the power of every other [[type]] combined and is possessed by some wild Tera Pokémon living in the cave. At the very bottom of the cave, the group discovers a crystal that Briar says is the dormant form of Terapagos. Once Terapagos awakens, it tries to approach the player, but Kieran, refusing to allow {{p|Ogerpon|another Legendary Pokémon}} to join the player instead of him, swiftly catches Terapagos with a [[Master Ball]].

Eager to see Terapagos in action, Briar urges the player to battle Kieran. The player accepts, but despite Kieran using Terapagos against them, he still loses. Briar realizes that Terapagos is not at its full power and tells Kieran to use his [[Tera Orb]] on it. Doing this, though, unintentionally causes Terapagos's power to overflow and go out of control, even breaking its own Master Ball when Kieran tries to [[recall]] it. The player and Carmine are forced to battle Terapagos, though Carmine quickly loses, with Terapagos absorbing away any [[Terastal energy]] used by the player to Terastallize their Pokémon. Following Carmine's repeated urging, Kieran finally teams up with the player, allowing them to overpower Terapagos. This time, Kieran is fine with the player catching Terapagos, reconciling with them as the group returns to Blueberry Academy, ending the main story of The Indigo Disk and [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] as a whole.

Following the journey to Area Zero's depths, Briar publishes a retelling of the expedition in [[Briar's Book|a book]], giving a copy of it to the player as a gift. After receiving it, the player can visit the [[Crystal Pool]] in Kitakami, causing Terapagos to emerge from its [[Poké Ball]] and a strange mist to appear. From the mist emerges [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who seems to have somehow been [[Time travel|transported]] there through time and space. {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} emerges from its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]], happy to see its former owner again. The {{pkmn|Professor}} becomes fascinated by various things the player tells them about, especially the information presented in Briar's book. Wishing to study it further, the Professor trades it for their cherished copy of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} before the mist disappears and they are transported back to where they came from.
{{endspoilers}}

==Features==
[[File:The Indigo Disk Key Art.png|thumb|300px|Key visual]]
===Characters===
With [[Carmine]], [[Kieran]], [[Briar]], and [[Perrin]] returning from [[The Teal Mask]], several new characters are introduced. [[Cyrano]], the director of Blueberry Academy, and the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} [[Elite Four]], consisting of students [[Lacey]], [[Crispin]], [[Amarys]], and [[Drayton]], all make their debut. A researcher called [[Synclaire]] and another character named [[Snacksworth]] also make their debut in the expansion.

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Scarlet Violet Florian The Indigo Disk.png|{{ga|Florian|Male player character}} in the BB uniform
Scarlet Violet Juliana The Indigo Disk.png|{{ga|Juliana|Female player character}} in the BB uniform
Scarlet Violet Cyrano.png|[[Cyrano]]
Scarlet Violet Lacey.png|[[Lacey]]
Scarlet Violet Crispin.png|[[Crispin]]
Scarlet Violet Amarys.png|[[Amarys]]
Scarlet Violet Drayton.png|[[Drayton]]
Scarlet Violet Synclaire.png|[[Synclaire]]
Scarlet Violet Snacksworth.png|[[Snacksworth]]
</gallery>

===Pokémon===
====New Pokémon and forms====
The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} debuts in The Indigo Disk with its three forms, Normal, Terastal, and Stellar Form. Two new [[Evolution]]s are introduced; an Evolution of {{p|Duraludon}} called {{p|Archaludon}}, and an Evolution of {{p|Dipplin}} called {{p|Hydrapple}}. Four more [[Paradox Pokémon]] are introduced; {{p|Gouging Fire}}, {{p|Raging Bolt}}, {{p|Iron Boulder}}, and {{p|Iron Crown}}. A new [[Mythical Pokémon]] was introduced in mid-January 2024, {{p|Pecharunt}}.

<gallery>
File:1018Archaludon.png|{{p|Archaludon}}
File:1019Hydrapple.png|{{p|Hydrapple}}
File:1020Gouging Fire.png|{{p|Gouging Fire}}
File:1021Raging Bolt.png|{{p|Raging Bolt}}
File:1022Iron Boulder.png|{{p|Iron Boulder}}
File:1023Iron Crown.png|{{p|Iron Crown}}
File:1024Terapagos.png|{{p|Terapagos}} (Normal Form)
File:1024Terapagos-Terastal.png|Terapagos (Terastal Form)
File:1024Terapagos-Stellar.png|Terapagos ([[Terastal phenomenon|Stellar Form]])
File:1025Pecharunt.png|{{p|Pecharunt}}
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====Returning Pokémon====
{{main|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number}}
139 returning Pokémon from previous games were made available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} alongside the release of The Indigo Disk. These include:

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{{rdex|164|0001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|165|0002|Ivysaur|2|Grass|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|166|0003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|170|0007|Squirtle|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|171|0008|Wartortle|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|172|0009|Blastoise|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|62|0043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|63|0044|Gloom|2|Grass|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|64|0045|Vileplume|2|Grass|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|50|0072|Tentacool|2|Water|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|51|0073|Tentacruel|2|Water|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|1|0084|Doduo|2|Normal|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|2|0085|Dodrio|2|Normal|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|143|0086|Seel|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|144|0087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice|gen=9}}
{{rdex|3|0102|Exeggcute|2|Grass|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|4|0103|Exeggutor|2|Grass|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|4|0103|Exeggutor|2|Grass|Dragon|form=-Alola|gen=9}}
{{rdex|93|0106|Hitmonlee|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|94|0107|Hitmonchan|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|5|0111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock|gen=9}}
{{rdex|6|0112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|gen=9}}
{{rdex|52|0116|Horsea|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|53|0117|Seadra|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|11|0125|Electabuzz|1|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|14|0126|Magmar|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|145|0131|Lapras|2|Water|Ice|gen=9}}
{{rdex|129|0137|Porygon|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|173|0152|Chikorita|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|174|0153|Bayleef|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|175|0154|Meganium|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|179|0158|Totodile|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|180|0159|Croconaw|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|181|0160|Feraligatr|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|78|0170|Chinchou|2|Water|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|79|0171|Lanturn|2|Water|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|65|0182|Bellossom|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|151|0209|Snubbull|1|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|152|0210|Granbull|1|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|113|0227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|54|0230|Kingdra|2|Water|Dragon|gen=9}}
{{rdex|130|0233|Porygon2|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|40|0235|Smeargle|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|92|0236|Tyrogue|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|95|0237|Hitmontop|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|10|0239|Elekid|1|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|13|0240|Magby|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0243|Raikou|1|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0244|Entei|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0245|Suicune|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|182|0252|Treecko|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|183|0253|Grovyle|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|184|0254|Sceptile|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|185|0255|Torchic|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|186|0256|Combusken|2|Fire|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|187|0257|Blaziken|2|Fire|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|188|0258|Mudkip|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|189|0259|Marshtomp|2|Water|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|190|0260|Swampert|2|Water|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|119|0311|Plusle|1|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|120|0312|Minun|1|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|44|0328|Trapinch|1|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|45|0329|Vibrava|2|Ground|Dragon|gen=9}}
{{rdex|46|0330|Flygon|2|Ground|Dragon|gen=9}}
{{rdex|137|0374|Beldum|2|Steel|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|138|0375|Metang|2|Steel|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|139|0376|Metagross|2|Steel|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0377|Regirock|1|Rock|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0378|Regice|1|Ice|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0379|Registeel|1|Steel|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|107|0408|Cranidos|1|Rock|gen=9}}
{{rdex|108|0409|Rampardos|1|Rock|gen=9}}
{{rdex|109|0410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=9}}
{{rdex|110|0411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=9}}
{{rdex|7|0464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|gen=9}}
{{rdex|12|0466|Electivire|1|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|15|0467|Magmortar|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|131|0474|Porygon-Z|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0486|Regigigas|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|200|0495|Snivy|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|201|0496|Servine|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|202|0497|Serperior|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|203|0498|Tepig|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|204|0499|Pignite|2|Fire|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|205|0500|Emboar|2|Fire|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|23|0522|Blitzle|1|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|24|0523|Zebstrika|1|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|99|0529|Drilbur|1|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|100|0530|Excadrill|2|Ground|Steel|gen=9}}
{{rdex|56|0546|Cottonee|2|Grass|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|57|0547|Whimsicott|2|Grass|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|121|0559|Scraggy|2|Dark|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|122|0560|Scrafty|2|Dark|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|111|0572|Minccino|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|112|0573|Cinccino|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|148|0577|Solosis|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|149|0578|Duosion|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|150|0579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|132|0595|Joltik|2|Bug|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|133|0596|Galvantula|2|Bug|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|123|0622|Golett|2|Ground|Ghost|gen=9}}
{{rdex|124|0623|Golurk|2|Ground|Ghost|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0638|Cobalion|2|Steel|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0639|Terrakion|2|Rock|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0640|Virizion|2|Grass|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0647|Keldeo|2|Water|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|104|0677|Espurr|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|105|0678|Meowstic|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|80|0686|Inkay|2|Dark|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|81|0687|Malamar|2|Dark|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|221|0725|Litten|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|222|0726|Torracat|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|223|0727|Incineroar|2|Fire|Dark|gen=9}}
{{rdex|224|0728|Popplio|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|225|0729|Brionne|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|226|0730|Primarina|2|Water|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|47|0731|Pikipek|2|Normal|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|48|0732|Trumbeak|2|Normal|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|49|0733|Toucannon|2|Normal|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|90|0751|Dewpider|2|Water|Bug|gen=9}}
{{rdex|91|0752|Araquanid|2|Water|Bug|gen=9}}
{{rdex|58|0764|Comfey|1|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|106|0774|Minior|2|Rock|Flying|gen=9}}
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{{rdex|—|0790|Cosmoem|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0791|Solgaleo|2|Psychic|Steel|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0792|Lunala|2|Psychic|Ghost|gen=9}}
{{rdex|—|0800|Necrozma|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|42|0868|Milcery|1|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|43|0869|Alcremie|1|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|161|0884|Duraludon|2|Steel|Dragon|gen=9}}
|}

===New activities===
====BB League====
{{main|Elite Trial}}
The Blueberry League, BB League for short, is a unique [[Pokémon League|Pokémon battle league]] where students rise in ranks from the various Pokémon battles against each other. To face the BB League Elite Four, the player must pass four unique [[Elite Trial]]s. Each member of BB League Elite Four occupies a biome in the [[Terarium]]. The player can face the trials in any order. After defeating all four members of the BB Elite Four, the player can face the [[Pokémon Champion]] [[Kieran]].

Each Trial is different and requires 50 BP to compete in, with the exception of Drayton.
* The Elite Trial by [[Crispin]] has the player battle or trade with several trainers to get [[Sandwich]] [[Ingredient]]s in order to make a super-spicy sandwich. Getting the sandwich incorrect will cause trial to fail. The player can try again with all the ingredients the obtained without having to start all over.
* The Elite Trial by [[Amarys]] has {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} gain the ability to fly temporarily to pass through floating rings in the air. There is a time limit to this trial. Going through the floating rings helps increase the time. Afterward, the player can do three different levels of the Flying Trial to earn more BP.
* The Elite Trial by [[Lacey]] involves the player being quizzed by her using five questions. Each question is about an aspect of a Pokémon. The player can get several tries until they get it right, or have to face a trainer in battle from getting the question wrong.
* The Elite Trial by [[Drayton]] involves the player having to use only Pokémon caught in the [[Terarium]] and originally owned by the player. The player will then use the Pokémon to battle three Trainers before facing Drayton. The player does not need to use these Terarium Pokémon during their battle with Drayton.

====League Club Room====
{{main|League Club Room}}
Blueberry Academy has a League Club Room where participating players in the BB League can join to train through Pokémon battles. The player can also use the clubroom's computer to fund other clubs in the Academy using [[Blueberry Point]]s (BP for short). Depending on the club they're helping, the player can receive thank-you gifts.

The player can redecorate the League Club Room after sending funds to the Art Club. There are seven options the player can unlock. The Baseball Club offers the player different [[Poké Ball]] throwing styles. The Music Club adds options for the background music that can be played in the League Club Room. The Photography Club offers upgrades to their [[Rotom Phone]] and photo-taking. Finally, through the Terarium Club, The player can spend 3,000 BP four times for each biome and allow the [[first partner Pokémon]] to appear in certain areas within the Terarium.

====Item Printer====
{{main|Item Printer}}
The Item Printer is one of the rewards that players can use after their first visit to the [[Terarium]], placed within the League Club Room. By adding [[TM Material]]s to the Item Printer, the player can obtain several items. The machine can be upgraded three times, from Standard to Great, Ultra, and Master. Each upgrade requires both BP and having printed several items a certain amount of times.

====Special guests====
While at Blueberry Academy, the player can invite familiar characters from [[Paldea]] for a visit, such as the [[Gym Leader]]s and {{tc|instructor}}s. The player is able to do a variety of activities, such as taking photos, learning more about them, and, after interacting with the guest a few times, battling and trading Pokémon with them. The traded Pokémon comes with a new [[Ribbon]], the Partner Ribbon, which shows the original owner's name when the Pokémon is sent into battle, such as "''Go! [[Iono]]'s {{p|Magnemite}}!''". The player can invite up to 23 different characters to the League Club by spending BP, though only two can be present at once.

====Blueberry Quests====
{{main|Blueberry Quest}}
Blueberry Quests, BBQs for short, are side quests assigned by the Academy. Completing these side quests earns the player BP, and allows the player to receive Snacks from [[Snacksworth]] once they've completed the main story of The Indigo Disk. BBQs can be tracked in the notices menu, and players are also able to take on group quests with friends through the [[Union Circle]].

====Throwing styles====
By donating funds to the Academy's Baseball Club, players have the ability to change the [[Battle style (game mechanic)#Generation IX|throwing style]] of their [[Poké Ball]] during a battle. There are plenty of animations to choose from and they can be changed whenever needed in exchange for a small amount of BP.

====Synchro Machine====
{{main|Synchro Machine}}
A new feature in the Terarium, the player can unlock the [[Synchro Machine]] after helping a Scientist named [[Synclaire]] with her research. The machine allows the player to synchronize with their Pokémon, allowing them to move around as said Pokémon and battle other Pokémon in the style of {{DL|Let's Go!|Auto Battle}}. Unlike a typical Auto Battle, [[Shiny Pokémon]] and [[Terastal phenomenon#Wild Tera Pokémon|Wild Tera Pokémon]] are knocked out if attacked while the player is synchronized. The Synchro Machine can also be used in the Union Circle, with the entire group synchronizing with their respective Pokémon. Every Pokémon included in Scarlet and Violet, along with DLC expansions, can be synchronized with. Also, flying Pokémon used in Synchro Machine will stay in flight, even when walking off a ledge. The Synchro Machine can only be used in the Terarium.

===Moves===
Several new moves have been introduced for The Indigo Disk.
* {{m|Temper Flare}}, {{m|Supercell Slam}}, {{m|Hard Press}}, {{m|Dragon Cheer}}, {{m|Alluring Voice}}, {{m|Psychic Noise}}, and {{m|Upper Hand}}, available as [[TM207]], [[TM210]], [[TM225]], [[TM226]], [[TM227]], [[TM228]], and [[TM229]], respectively.
* {{m|Electro Shot}}, the [[signature move]] of {{p|Archaludon}}.
* {{m|Fickle Beam}}, the signature move of {{p|Hydrapple}}.
* {{m|Burning Bulwark}}, the signature move of {{p|Gouging Fire}}.
* {{m|Thunderclap}}, the signature move of {{p|Raging Bolt}}.
** {{m|Rising Voltage}} returns in The Indigo Disk as an exclusive move to Raging Bolt, which is learned by leveling up.
* {{m|Mighty Cleave}}, the signature move of {{p|Iron Boulder}}.
* {{m|Tachyon Cutter}}, the signature move of {{p|Iron Crown}}.
* {{m|Tera Starstorm}}, the signature move of {{p|Terapagos}}.

===Abilities===
Terapagos has three new [[signature Ability|signature Abilities]] tied to each of its forms, {{a|Tera Shift}} for Normal form, {{a|Tera Shell}} for Terastal form, and {{a|Teraform Zero}} for Stellar form.

===Items===
Several new and returning items are introduced for The Indigo Disk.

====Key items====
* [[Indigo Style Card]]
* [[Catching Charm]] (returning)
* [[Synchro Machine]]
* [[Indigo Disk]]
* [[Briar's Book]]
* [[Treat]]s
* [[Mark Charm]] (returning)
* [[Scarlet Book]]/[[Violet Book]] (returning)

====Evolution items====
* [[Sweet]]s (returning, all types)
* [[Protector]] (returning)
* [[Dragon Scale]] (returning)
* [[Upgrade]] (returning)
* [[Electirizer]] (returning)
* [[Magmarizer]] (returning)
* [[Dubious Disc]] (returning)
* [[Galarica Twig]] (returning)
* [[Galarica Cuff]] (returning)
* [[Galarica Wreath]] (returning)
* [[Metal Alloy]]

====Poké Balls====
* [[Safari Ball]]
* [[Sport Ball]]

====Other items====
* [[Stellar Tera Shard]]
* [[Fiery Pick]]
* [[Blueberry Tablecloth]]
* [[Blueberry Chairs]]

===Other features===
* All [[first partner Pokémon]] from past generations in the [[core series]] return in The Indigo Disk. The player can encounter them in the [[Terarium]] after upgrading their respective biomes. Each biome can be upgraded through the [[League Club Room]] computer in exchange for 3,000 [[Blueberry Point|BP]] per biome.
* After clearing the main story of The Indigo Disk, the player can unlock {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}'s ability to fly permanently by talking to [[Amarys]]. This allows the player to fly freely in [[Paldea]], [[Kitakami]], and the Terarium instead of gliding. The player can use the left joystick to switch between Glide Mode or Flying Mode for their Legendary Pokémon ride.
* 25 different [[Legendary Pokémon]] from past generations in the core series return in The Indigo Disk as well. To encounter them, the player must speak to a new character called [[Snacksworth]] at Blueberry Academy, who only appears after completing the main story of The Indigo Disk. Completing 1 group and 10 solo [[Blueberry Quest]]s (the limits are 16 and 130, respectively) prompts Snacksworth to give special snacks needed to encounter the specific Legendary Pokémon in [[Paldea]]. Snacksworth also shares stories of his heroic encounters and extensive knowledge of the Legendary Pokémon, providing hints where said Legendary Pokémon can be found.
* A new [[type]] is introduced, the {{t|Stellar}} type. It is a special type that occurs when a Pokémon Terastallizes, which grants it a boost to moves but only once per move of that type. In [[Tera Raid Battle]]s the moves will be boosted without limit.
* 30 TMs are added:
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|+ style="display: table-caption; text-align: center" |
|-
! style="background-color:#{{Indigo Disk color}}" | {{color2|FFF|TM|#}}
! style="background-color:#{{Indigo Disk color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Move}}
! style="background-color:#{{Indigo Disk color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Type}}
! style="background-color:#{{Indigo Disk color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Damage category|Cat.}}
|-
| {{TM2|202}}
| {{m|Pain Split}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
|-
| {{TM2|203}}
| {{m|Psych Up}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
|-
| {{TM2|204}}
| {{m|Double-Edge}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|205}}
| {{m|Endeavor}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|206}}
| {{m|Petal Blizzard}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|207}}
| {{m|Temper Flare}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|208}}
| {{m|Whirlpool}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|209}}
| {{m|Muddy Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|210}}
| {{m|Supercell Slam}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|211}}
| {{m|Electroweb}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|212}}
| {{m|Triple Axel}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|213}}
| {{m|Coaching}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
|-
| {{TM2|214}}
| {{m|Sludge Wave}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|215}}
| {{m|Scorching Sands}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|216}}
| {{m|Feather Dance}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
|-
| {{TM2|217}}
| {{m|Future Sight}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|218}}
| {{m|Expanding Force}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|219}}
| {{m|Skitter Smack}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|220}}
| {{m|Meteor Beam}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|221}}
| {{m|Throat Chop}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|222}}
| {{m|Breaking Swipe}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|223}}
| {{m|Metal Sound}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
|-
| {{TM2|224}}
| {{m|Curse}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
|-
| {{TM2|225}}
| {{m|Hard Press}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|-
| {{TM2|226}}
| {{m|Dragon Cheer}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
|-
| {{TM2|227}}
| {{m|Alluring Voice}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|228}}
| {{m|Psychic Noise}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
|-
| {{TM2|229}}
| {{m|Upper Hand}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery perrow="8">
The Indigo Disk Logo.png|English logo
The Indigo Disk Logo JP.png|Japanese logo

The Indigo Disk Logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
The Indigo Disk Logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo
The Indigo Disk Logo FR.png|French logo
The Indigo Disk Logo DE.png|German logo
The Indigo Disk Logo IT.png|Italian logo
The Indigo Disk Logo ES.png|Spanish logo
</gallery>

===Artwork===
<gallery perrow="2">
The Indigo Disk Key Art 1.png|First promotional artwork
The Indigo Disk Key Art 2.png|Second promotional artwork
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:Disc Pokémon.png|thumb|150px|Stellar Form Terapagos sketch in the Scarlet/Violet Book]]
* The Indigo Disk expansion was first hinted in the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}, where a sketch of Stellar Form {{p|Terapagos}} drawn by [[Heath]] can be seen.
* The title is a reference to Terapagos's Terastal Form.
* This expansion shares some similarities with [[The Crown Tundra]]:
** Both expansions allow the player to encounter previous [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** A [[Mythical Pokémon]] can be encountered and caught without a limited time event.
{{-}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}|bordercolor={{Indigo Disk color dark}}
|zh_yue=藍之圓盤 ''{{tt|Làahm jī Yùhnpùhn|The Indigo Disk}}''
|zh_cmn=藍之圓盤 / 蓝之圆盘 ''{{tt|Lán zhī Yuánpán|The Indigo Disk}}''
|fr=Le Disque Indigo
|de=Die Indigoblaue Scheibe
|it=Il disco indaco
|ko=남청의 원반 ''{{tt|Namcheong-ui Wonban|The Indigo Disk}}''
|es=El disco índigo
}}

==Related articles==
* [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
* [[The Teal Mask]]
* [[Mochi Mayhem]]

{{Core series}}
{{DLC}}
{{story}}
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Downloadable content]]

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[[zh:後篇：藍之圓盤]]

The Teal Mask

2025-11-28T05:51:10Z

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{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Teal Mask|bordercolorscheme=Teal Mask
|name={{color|fff|The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask}}
|jname={{color|fff|ゼロの秘宝前編・碧の仮面}}
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|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via version update)
|link_method=N/A
|release_date_ja=September 13, 2023
|release_date_au=September 13, 2023
|release_date_eu=September 13, 2023
|release_date_na=September 13, 2023
|release_date_hk=September 13, 2023
|release_date_tw=September 13, 2023
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|website_en=[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/dlc/ Official site] [https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/DLC/Part-1-The-Teal-Mask-2351408.html Nintendo.com]
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'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask''' (Japanese: '''ゼロの{{ruby|秘|ひ}}{{ruby|宝|ほう}}前編・{{ruby|碧|みどり}}の{{ruby|仮面|かめん}}''' ''The Hidden Treasure of Zero Part 1: The Turquoise Mask'') is the first expansion in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[DLC]] for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It was released on September 13, 2023 at 10 a.m. JST.

It is followed by [[The Indigo Disk]]. In order to begin the main story of The Teal Mask, the player must have reached the start of the Treasure Hunt in the main story of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_intro/</ref>

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
[[Jacq]] contacts the {{player}}, informing them that they, along with three other students, have been chosen to partake in a trip to the land of [[Kitakami]] in the east. Guiding the academy students to this new land is [[Briar]], a teacher from [[Naranja Academy]]'s{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]'s{{sup/9|V}} sister school in [[Unova]], [[Blueberry Academy]]. Introducing herself to the player, Briar reveals that she is a descendant of {{ga|Heath}} and posseses an uncensored manuscript of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} that he wrote, which mentions a Pokémon called {{p|Terapagos}}, which she hopes to find in order to restore the creditability of Heath's name. However, she is still waiting to obtain permission to enter [[Area Zero]] from the [[Paldea League|Pokémon League]].

With all the chosen students gathered, the trip to Kitakami begins. Upon arriving in the foreign land, the player makes their way to [[Mossui Town]] and meets [[Carmine]] and [[Kieran]], local siblings who are also students at Blueberry Academy, with the former acting aggressively towards foreigners and her timid younger brother. Once the students have settled down at the local community center, their [[caretaker]] tasks them with forming interschool pairs and finding three signboards around Kitakami and reading the tale they describe. At Carmine's suggestion, the player forms a pair with Kieran and visits the first two signboards, which describe the tale of the trio of Pokémon known as the [[Loyal Three]] and an ogre they sacrificed their lives fighting against years ago. Unlike his sister, however, Kieran is a fan of the ogre, and takes the player to visit its supposed home, the [[Dreaded Den]], on [[Oni Mountain]].

The player and Kieran choose to leave finding the last signboard until the next day in order to participate in the first day of the yearly celebration known as the [[Festival of Masks]], where the Loyal Three are honored. During the celebration, the player and Carmine have an unexpected encounter with the ogre, {{ga|Ogerpon}}, who accidentally drops her [[Teal Mask]]. Carmine chooses to keep the encounter a secret from her brother for now. The next day, the player shows the mask to Kieran and Carmine’s grandfather [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], who reveals the true story of Ogerpon and the Loyal Three: ages ago, a man arrived in Kitakami with Ogerpon, but they were shunned due to their unusual appearances, forcing them to live on Oni Mountain. Only the village's mask maker pitied them, creating them a set of masks adorned with jewels the man had brought with him, which allowed the man and Ogerpon to hide their faces and take part in the village festival. However, the word of the beautiful masks attracted the [[Loyal Three|three greedy Pokémon]] to Kitakami. They attacked the man and stole three of the four masks he tried to protect. Finding her home in ruins, Ogerpon, full of anger, donned the remaining mask, found the three Pokémon with the masks they had stolen, and defeated them. The townspeople, not understanding what had happened, assumed the three Pokémon had fallen trying to protect them from the violent ogre and named them the Loyal Three. Ogerpon subsequently returned to the mountain alone and was not seen again.

Carmine is outraged upon finding out that the people of Kitakami have been worshipping evil Pokémon for all this time, but Yukito tells her not to reveal the secret to anyone, as the mask maker, who had known the truth, had been labeled as a heretic for speaking against the Loyal Three in the past. Since the Teal Mask was chipped when it was dropped, the player leaves it for Yukito to be repaired while they visit the last signboard with Kieran, unaware that he had secretly listened to his grandfather's story and is feeling betrayed for having been lied to regarding the player's encounter with Ogerpon. The next day, the player and Carmine visit the [[Crystal Pool]] at the summit of Oni Mountain to gather a [[Crystal Cluster]] required to fix the Teal Mask. At the summit, the player has a brief encounter with Briar, who reveals that the crystals found there emit energy similar to [[Terastal energy]], which she hopes to use to make the [[Terastal phenomenon]] usable outside of [[Paldea]].

Upon returning to Mossui Town, the player and Carmine find out that Kieran has stolen the Teal Mask. Chasing him down to [[Loyalty Plaza]], he accuses the player and Carmine for treating him no better than the townspeople of the past treated Ogerpon, and challenges the player to a {{pkmn|battle}} over the mask. Upon losing, Kieran punches the Loyal Three Monument in rage and returns the Teal Mask before running away. Suddenly, a burst of light erupts from the monument, and the Loyal Three are inexplicably resurrected from their grave. They make their way to [[Kitakami Hall]], where the townspeople, still unaware of the truth, hand [[Hearthflame Mask|the]] [[Wellspring Mask|three]] [[Cornerstone Mask|masks]] kept there to them and feed them [[mochi]], making them bigger and more powerful. After saving Ogerpon from the Loyal Three, the player and Carmine set out to retrieve the masks, while Kieran stays behind to do something else.

The player and Carmine track down the empowered Loyal Three and defeat them, retrieving Ogerpon's masks one by one. Once they're done, Kieran tells them to come back to Mossui Town, where he's succeeded in convincing the townspeople of Ogerpon and the Loyal Three's true natures, clearing Ogerpon's name. The player, Carmine, and Kieran escort Ogerpon back to her home, where she expresses her desire to come with the player. Kieran suddenly demands that he should get to be Ogerpon's partner instead and challenges the player to a battle over her. After defeating Kieran, the player proceeds to battle Ogerpon with all of her masks and {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} her. Distraught, Kieran runs away and locks himself in his room. After one more battle with Carmine, the player is informed that Briar, Carmine, and Kieran are heading back to Blueberry Academy early due to a development involving the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], though Carmine invites the player to come and see them again [[The Indigo Disk|later]]. Back at Blueberry Academy, Kieran continues obsessing over getting strong enough to defeat the player and starts preparing for their next battle.
{{endspoilers}}

==Features==
[[File:The Teal Mask Key Art.png|thumb|300px|Key visual]]
===Characters===
[[Kitakami]] natives [[Carmine]] and her little brother [[Kieran]] are introduced along with their grandfather: Yukito, and grandmother: Hideko.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/new_characters/</ref> [[Blueberry Academy]] teacher, [[Briar]]<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/explore_kitakami/</ref> and photographer [[Perrin]] travel there for their reasons.<ref name="twoods">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/timeless_woods/</ref> Living there is [[Mossui Town]]'s unnamed [[caretaker]]. A couple named [[Glitterati|Billy and O'Nare]] are also introduced in the expansion during a trip.

<gallery>
Scarlet Violet Florian The Teal Mask.png|Male player character outfit/{{ga|Florian}}
Scarlet Violet Juliana The Teal Mask.png|Female player character outfit/{{ga|Juliana}}
Scarlet Violet Carmine.png|[[Carmine]]
Scarlet Violet Kieran.png|[[Kieran]]
Scarlet Violet Briar.png|[[Briar]]
Scarlet Violet Perrin.png|[[Perrin]]
Scarlet Violet Yukito.png|[[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]]
Scarlet Violet Hideko.png|[[Yukito and Hideko|Hideko]]
Scarlet Violet Caretaker.png|The [[caretaker]]
Glitterati Billy and O'Nare.png|[[Glitterati|Billy and O'Nare]]
</gallery>

===Pokémon===
====New Pokémon and forms====
The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ogerpon}} debuts in The Teal Mask. It has four forms, Teal Mask, Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, and Cornerstone Mask, with each form having a special Tera form when Terastallized.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/ogerpon/</ref> A [[Legendary trio]] called the [[Loyal Three]],<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_locations/</ref> consisting of {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}}, are introduced. An Evolution of {{p|Applin}} called {{p|Dipplin}} debuts as well.<ref name="dipp">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/dipplin/</ref> Another Pokémon revealed is {{p|Poltchageist}}.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/poltchageist_video/</ref><ref name="tea">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/poltchageist/</ref> It evolves into {{p|Sinistcha}}. While both [[Ecologically similar Pokémon|heavily resemble]] {{p|Sinistea}} and {{p|Polteageist}}, they are an entirely different species. Poltchageist has two forms, Counterfeit Form and Artisan Form. {{p|Sinistcha}} shares the same pattern with its pre-Evolution, having two forms, Unremarkable Form and Masterpiece Form. A new form of {{p|Ursaluna}} called Bloodmoon Ursaluna debuts as well.

<gallery>
0901Ursaluna-Bloodmoon.png|Bloodmoon {{p|Ursaluna}}
1011Dipplin.png|{{p|Dipplin}}
1012Poltchageist.png|{{p|Poltchageist}}
1013Sinistcha.png|{{p|Sinistcha}}
1014Okidogi.png|{{p|Okidogi}}
1015Munkidori.png|{{p|Munkidori}}
1016Fezandipiti.png|{{p|Fezandipiti}}
1017Ogerpon.png|Teal Mask {{p|Ogerpon}}
1017Ogerpon-Teal Terastal Dream.png|[[Teal Mask]] Ogerpon ({{Tera|Terastallized state}})
1017Ogerpon-Wellspring Mask.png|[[Wellspring Mask]] Ogerpon
1017Ogerpon-Wellspring Terastal Dream.png|Wellspring Mask Ogerpon (Terastallized state)
1017Ogerpon-Hearthflame Mask.png|[[Hearthflame Mask]] Ogerpon
1017Ogerpon-Hearthflame Terastal Dream.png|Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon (Terastallized state)
1017Ogerpon-Cornerstone Mask.png|[[Cornerstone Mask]] Ogerpon
1017Ogerpon-Cornerstone Terastal Dream.png|Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon (Terastallized state)
</gallery>

====Returning Pokémon====
{{main|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number}}
102 returning Pokémon from previous games were made available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} alongside the release of The Teal Mask. These include:

{{rdexh|kitakami|kitakami|K}}
{{rdex|18|0023|Ekans|1|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|19|0024|Arbok|1|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|116|0027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|116|0027|Sandshrew|2|Ice|Steel|form=-Alola|gen=9}}
{{rdex|117|0028|Sandslash|1|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|117|0028|Sandslash|2|Ice|Steel|form=-Alola|gen=9}}
{{rdex|152|0035|Clefairy|1|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|153|0036|Clefable|1|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|37|0037|Vulpix|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|37|0037|Vulpix|1|Ice|form=-Alola|gen=9}}
{{rdex|38|0038|Ninetales|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|38|0038|Ninetales|2|Ice|Fairy|form=-Alola|gen=9}}
{{rdex|39|0060|Poliwag|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|40|0061|Poliwhirl|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|41|0062|Poliwrath|2|Water|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|23|0069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|24|0070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|25|0071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|80|0074|Geodude|2|Rock|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|80|0074|Geodude|2|Rock|Electric|form=-Alola|gen=9}}
{{rdex|81|0075|Graveler|2|Rock|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|81|0075|Graveler|2|Rock|Electric|form=-Alola|gen=9}}
{{rdex|82|0076|Golem|2|Rock|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|82|0076|Golem|2|Rock|Electric|form=-Alola|gen=9}}
{{rdex|135|0109|Koffing|1|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|136|0110|Weezing|1|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|136|0110|Weezing|2|Poison|Fairy|form=-Galar|gen=9}}
{{rdex|103|0143|Snorlax|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|26|0161|Sentret|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|27|0162|Furret|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|1|0167|Spinarak|2|Bug|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|2|0168|Ariados|2|Bug|Poison|gen=9}}
{{rdex|45|0163|Hoothoot|2|Normal|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|46|0164|Noctowl|2|Normal|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|151|0173|Cleffa|1|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|42|0186|Politoed|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|47|0190|Aipom|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|3|0193|Yanma|2|Bug|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|121|0207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|144|0218|Slugma|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|145|0219|Magcargo|2|Fire|Rock|gen=9}}
{{rdex|50|0220|Swinub|2|Ice|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|51|0221|Piloswine|2|Ice|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|7|0261|Poochyena|1|Dark|gen=9}}
{{rdex|8|0262|Mightyena|1|Dark|gen=9}}
{{rdex|104|0270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|105|0271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|106|0272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|54|0273|Seedot|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|55|0274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|gen=9}}
{{rdex|56|0275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|gen=9}}
{{rdex|107|0299|Nosepass|1|Rock|gen=9}}
{{rdex|9|0313|Volbeat|1|Bug|gen=9}}
{{rdex|10|0314|Illumise|1|Bug|gen=9}}
{{rdex|11|0341|Corphish|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|12|0342|Crawdaunt|2|Water|Dark|gen=9}}
{{rdex|158|0349|Feebas|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|159|0350|Milotic|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|139|0355|Duskull|1|Ghost|gen=9}}
{{rdex|140|0356|Dusclops|1|Ghost|gen=9}}
{{rdex|143|0358|Chimecho|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0385|Jirachi|2|Steel|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0387|Turtwig|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0388|Grotle|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0389|Torterra|2|Grass|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0390|Chimchar|1|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0391|Monferno|2|Fire|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0392|Infernape|2|Fire|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0393|Piplup|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0394|Prinplup|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0395|Empoleon|2|Water|Steel|gen=9}}
{{rdex|48|0424|Ambipom|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|142|0433|Chingling|1|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{rdex|102|0446|Munchlax|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{rdex|4|0469|Yanmega|2|Bug|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|122|0472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|52|0473|Mamoswine|2|Ice|Ground|gen=9}}
{{rdex|108|0476|Probopass|2|Rock|Steel|gen=9}}
{{rdex|141|0477|Dusknoir|1|Ghost|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0489|Phione|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0490|Manaphy|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0491|Darkrai|1|Dark|gen=9}}
{{rdex||0492|Shaymin|1|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|85|0532|Timburr|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|86|0533|Gurdurr|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|87|0534|Conkeldurr|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|13|0540|Sewaddle|2|Bug|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|14|0541|Swadloon|2|Bug|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|15|0542|Leavanny|2|Bug|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|181|0580|Ducklett|2|Water|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|182|0581|Swanna|2|Water|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|146|0607|Litwick|2|Ghost|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|147|0608|Lampent|2|Ghost|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|148|0609|Chandelure|2|Ghost|Fire|gen=9}}
{{rdex|137|0619|Mienfoo|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|138|0620|Mienshao|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|127|0629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|128|0630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying|gen=9}}
{{rdex|68|0708|Phantump|2|Ghost|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|69|0709|Trevenant|2|Ghost|Grass|gen=9}}
{{rdex|112|0736|Grubbin|1|Bug|gen=9}}
{{rdex|113|0737|Charjabug|2|Bug|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|114|0738|Vikavolt|2|Bug|Electric|gen=9}}
{{rdex|16|0742|Cutiefly|2|Bug|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|17|0743|Ribombee|2|Bug|Fairy|gen=9}}
{{rdex|131|0782|Jangmo-o|1|Dragon|gen=9}}
{{rdex|132|0783|Hakamo-o|2|Dragon|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|133|0784|Kommo-o|2|Dragon|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{rdex|185|0845|Cramorant|2|Flying|Water|gen=9}}
{{rdex|95|0877|Morpeko|2|Electric|Dark|gen=9}}
|}

===New activities===
====Timeless Woods====
A side quest in [[Kitakami]] involves the player working together with [[Perrin]] in the Timeless Woods, an area in Kitakami where people rarely visit. The main goal is to help Perrin look for a mysterious Pokémon, revealed to be {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}}. The player will take snapshots of Pokémon living in the forest while searching for the mysterious Pokémon.<ref name="twoods" /> The side quest is unlocked after capturing 150 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and speaking to Perrin.

====Ogre Oustin’====
[[Ogre Oustin']] is a minigame the player can participate in, which involves the player collecting [[Berry|Berries]] by popping Ogre Balloons while riding {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} and bringing them back to the Berry Tables for points. Up to three other players can join either online or via local play. Some tasks players can focus on are collecting far-away Berries or driving away greedy Pokémon seeking to eat the collected berries. The reward for finishing the minigame is [[Mochi]].<ref name="newways">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/new_ways_to_play/</ref> Clearing all three difficulty levels of Ogre Oustin' grants the player a {{Shiny}} {{p|Munchlax}} as a reward.

====Mass outbreak events====
Limited-time [[mass outbreak]] events differ from a normal mass outbreak, in which the same species of a Pokémon will appear in multiple mass outbreaks for a limited time as part of an online event. Pokémon in these outbreaks will have a higher chance of having a [[Mark]] without the added effects of a [[Sandwich]]. The first Mass Outbreak Event announced featured {{p|Clefairy}}, which ran from {{DL|Poké Portal News|September 29 to October 1, 2023}} in both [[Paldea]] and [[Kitakami]].<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mass_outbreaks/</ref>

====Kitakami Ogre Clan====
[[Kitakami Ogre Clan]] members are eight Trainers that specialize in a [[type]] or a specific battle style. As the name suggests, members are exclusively found across [[Kitakami]] and are significantly more challenging compared to other {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es in the game. The player will need to defeat seven members to be able to challenge the eighth member. The first seven will have four Pokémon each, two of which will have a [[held item]]. The eighth Trainer will award the player with items commonly used for competitive battling, an item for each member defeated, and will also battle the player with a team of five, three of which will have a held item.

===Moves===
Several new moves have been introduced for The Teal Mask.
* {{m|Syrup Bomb}}, the [[signature move]] of {{p|Dipplin}}.<ref name="dipp" />
* {{m|Blood Moon}}, the signature move of Bloodmoon {{p|Ursaluna}}.
* {{m|Matcha Gotcha}}, the signature move of {{p|Sinistcha}}.
* {{m|Ivy Cudgel}}, the signature move of {{p|Ogerpon}}.

Several moves have returned as [[TM]]s. New [[TM Material]]s were also made available that can be obtained from new Pokémon found in Kitakami.
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color light}}; border:5px solid #{{items color}}"
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="expandable" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{items color light}}; border-collapse:collapse; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{items color light}}"
! {{color2|000|Move}}
! {{color2|000|TM Material}}
! {{color2|000|LP}}
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM172 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|172|Roar}}
| {{MSP/9|0261|Poochyena}} Poochyena Fang ×3 {{MSP/9|0228|Houndour}} Houndour Fang ×2
| 200 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM173 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|173|Charge}}
| {{MSP/9|0172|Pichu}} Pichu Fur ×3
| 400 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM174 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|174|Haze}}
| {{MSP/9|0349|Feebas}} Feebas Scales ×2
| 400 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM175 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|175|Toxic}}
| {{MSP/9|0023|Ekans}} Ekans Fang ×3 {{MSP/9|0109|Koffing}} Koffing Gas ×3
| 800 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM176 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|176|Sand Tomb}}
| {{MSP/9|0027|Sandshrew}} Sandshrew Claw ×3 {{MSP/9|0050|Diglett}} Diglett Dirt ×2
| 400 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM177 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|177|Spite}}
| {{MSP/9|0355|Duskull}} Duskull Fragment ×2 {{MSP/9|0092|Gastly}} Gastly Gas ×2
| 200 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM178 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|178|Gravity}}
| {{MSP/9|0173|Cleffa}} Cleffa Fur ×2 {{MSP/9|0299|Nosepass}} Nosepass Fragment ×4
| 400 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM179 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|179|Smack Down}}
| {{MSP/9|0074|Geodude}} Geodude Fragment ×3 {{MSP/9|0703|Carbink}} Carbink Jewel ×3
| 800 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM180 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|180|Gyro Ball}}
| {{MSP/9|0299|Nosepass}} Nosepass Fragment ×4 {{MSP/9|0436|Bronzor}} Bronzor Fragment ×2
| 10,000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM181 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|181|Knock Off}}
| {{MSP/9|0341|Corphish}} Corphish Shell ×4 {{MSP/9|0273|Seedot}} Seedot Stem ×4
| 14,000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM182 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|182|Bug Bite}}
| {{MSP/9|0193|Yanma}} Yanma Spike ×2 {{MSP/9|0283|Surskit}} Surskit Syrup ×2 {{MSP/9|0540|Sewaddle}} Sewaddle Leaf ×2
| 3000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM183 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|183|Super Fang}}
| {{MSP/9|0027|Sandshrew}} Sandshrew Claw ×3 {{MSP/9|0924|Tandemaus}} Tandemaus Fur ×3
| 5000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM184 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|184|Vacuum Wave}}
| {{MSP/9|0447|Riolu}} Riolu Fur ×3 {{MSP/9|0453|Croagunk}} Croagunk Poison ×2
| 3000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM185 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|185|Lunge}}
| {{MSP/9|0540|Sewaddle}} Sewaddle Leaf ×3 {{MSP/9|0401|Kricketot}} Kricketot Shell ×3
| 5000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM186 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|186|High Horsepower}}
| {{MSP/9|0220|Swinub}} Swinub Hair ×2 {{MSP/9|0749|Mudbray}} Mudbray Mud ×4
| 5000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM187 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|187|Icicle Spear}}
| {{MSP/9|0220|Swinub}} Swinub Hair ×3 {{MSP/9|0361|Snorunt}} Snorunt Fur ×3
| 10,000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM188 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|188|Scald}}
| {{MSP/9|1012|Poltchageist}} Poltchageist Powder ×3 {{MSP/9|0079|Slowpoke}} Slowpoke Claw ×3
| 8000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM189 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|189|Heat Crash}}
| {{MSP/9|0218|Slugma}} Slugma Lava ×4 {{MSP/9|0446|Munchlax}} Munchlax Fang ×2
| 8000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM190 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|190|Solar Blade}}
| {{MSP/9|0273|Seedot}} Seedot Stem ×4 {{MSP/9|0540|Sewaddle}} Sewaddle Leaf ×2
| 12,000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM191 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|191|Uproar}}
| {{MSP/9|0270|Lotad}} Lotad Leaf ×4 {{MSP/9|0433|Chingling}} Chingling Fragment ×2
| 5000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM192 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|192|Focus Punch}}
| {{MSP/9|0532|Timburr}} Timburr Sweat ×3 {{MSP/9|0782|Jangmo-o}} Jangmo-o Scales ×3
| 8000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM193 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|193|Weather Ball}}
| {{MSP/9|0037|Vulpix}} Vulpix Fur ×3 {{MSP/9|0548|Petilil}} Petilil Leaf ×3
| 1500 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM194 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|194|Grassy Glide}}
| {{MSP/9|0069|Bellsprout}} Bellsprout Vine ×3 {{MSP/9|0273|Seedot}} Seedot Stem ×3
| 10,000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM195 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|195|Burning Jealousy}}
| {{MSP/9|0607|Litwick}} Litwick Soot ×2 {{MSP/9|0037|Vulpix}} Vulpix Fur ×2 {{MSP/9|0778|Mimikyu}} Mimikyu Scrap ×2
| 8000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM196 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|196|Flip Turn}}
| {{MSP/9|0550|Basculin}} Basculin Fang ×2 {{MSP/9|0976|Veluza}} Veluza Fillet ×2 {{MSP/9|0963|Finizen}} Finizen Mucus ×2
| 5000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM197 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|197|Dual Wingbeat}}
| {{MSP/9|0580|Ducklett}} Ducklett Feather ×3 {{MSP/9|0962|Bombirdier}} Bombirdier Feather ×3
| 5000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM198 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|198|Poltergeist}}
| {{MSP/9|0607|Litwick}} Litwick Soot ×2 {{MSP/9|0708|Phantump}} Phantump Twig ×2 {{MSP/9|0355|Duskull}} Duskull Fragment ×2
| 14,000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM199 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|199|Lash Out}}
| {{MSP/9|0629|Vullaby}} Vullaby Feather ×3 {{MSP/9|0624|Pawniard}} Pawniard Blade ×2 {{MSP/9|0261|Poochyena}} Poochyena Fang ×2
| 5000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM200 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|200|Scale Shot}}
| {{MSP/9|0782|Jangmo-o}} Jangmo-o Scales ×2 {{MSP/9|0443|Gible}} Gible Scales ×2 {{MSP/9|0846|Arrokuda}} Arrokuda Scales ×2
| 10,000 LP
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[File:TM201 Thumbnail SV.png|100px]] [[File:Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{TM|201|Misty Explosion}}
| {{MSP/9|0703|Carbink}} Carbink Jewel ×2 {{MSP/9|0173|Cleffa}} Cleffa Fur ×3
| 14,000 LP
|-
|}
|}

With the return of several moves as TMs, few existing Pokémon received additions to their move pool, these additions can also be obtained through {{pkmn|breeding}}.
* {{p|Tyranitar}} can learn {{m|Knock Off}} by TM.
* {{p|Roaring Moon}} can learn {{m|Knock Off}} by TM.
* {{p|Shiftry}} can learn {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} by TM.
* {{p|Gliscor}} can learn {{m|Toxic Spikes}} by TM.
* {{p|Scizor}} can learn {{m|Knock Off}} and {{m|Dual Wingbeat}} by TM.
* {{p|Turtwig}}'s evolutionary line can learn {{m|Shell Smash}} by breeding.
* {{p|Piplup}}'s evolutionary line can learn {{m|Roost}} by breeding and {{m|Flip Turn}} by TM.
* {{p|Infernape}} can learn {{m|Raging Fury}} by leveling up.

While some Pokémon can no longer learn moves that were previously available for them.
* {{p|Dragonite}} can no longer learn {{m|Dual Wingbeat}}.
* {{p|Gliscor}} can no longer learn {{m|Guillotine}} and {{m|Roost}}.
* {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Ninetales}} can no longer learn {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
* The following Pokémon can no longer learn {{m|Scald}}:
** {{p|Toxapex}}
** {{p|Gastrodon}}
** {{p|Quagsire}}
** {{p|Greninja}}
** {{p|Kyogre}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ludicolo}}

Also, the move {{m|Grassy Glide}} had its base power reduced from 70 to 55.

===Abilities===
The [[Loyal Three]] Pokémon share a new [[signature Ability]] called {{a|Toxic Chain}}.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_pokemon/</ref> Dipplin debuts its signature Ability {{a|Supersweet Syrup}},<ref name="dipp" /> while Poltchageist and its Evolution Sinistcha have the new signature Ability {{a|Hospitality}}.<ref name="tea" /> Bloodmoon Ursaluna is revealed to have the signature Ability {{a|Mind's Eye}}. When Ogerpon {{Tera}}stallizes, its Ability, in {{form|Ogerpon|any mask}}, becomes {{a|Embody Aspect}}, a new signature Ability exclusive to Ogerpon's unique Terastallized states.

Additionally, two existing Pokémon had one of their Abilities changed.
* {{p|Shiftry}}'s second standard Ability was changed from {{a|Early Bird}} to {{a|Wind Rider}}.
* {{p|Piplup}}'s evolutionary line had their Hidden Ability changed from {{a|Defiant}} to {{a|Competitive}}.

===Items===
Several new and returning items are introduced for The Teal Mask.
====Key Items====
* [[Roto-Stick]]<ref name="newways" />
* [[Teal Style Card]]
* [[Teal Mask]]
* [[Exp. Charm]] (returning)
* [[Glimmering Charm]]
* [[Crystal Cluster]]
* [[Gracidea]] (returning)<ref name="Gracidea">The Gracidea is in the base game, but was inaccessable before Version 2.0.1 because {{p|Shaymin}} was not present in the game.</ref>

====Held Items====
* [[Fairy Feather]]
* [[Wellspring Mask]]
* [[Hearthflame Mask]]
* [[Cornerstone Mask]]

====Evolution Items====
* [[Syrupy Apple]]
* [[Unremarkable Teacup]]
* [[Masterpiece Teacup]]
* [[Prism Scale]] (returning)
* [[Reaper Cloth]] (returning)
* [[Razor Fang]] (returning, also used as a Held Item)

====Stat-boosting Items====
* [[Mochi]]<ref name="newways" />

====Berries====
* [[Kee Berry]] (returning)
* [[Micle Berry]] (returning)
* [[Jaboca Berry]] (returning)
* [[Custap Berry]] (returning)
* [[Rowap Berry]] (returning)
* [[Maranga Berry]] (returning)
* [[Enigma Berry]] (returning)

===Other features===
* Eight new hairstyles can be accessed in [[Paldea]] after obtaining the [[Teal Style Card]].
* The Jinbei outfit is introduced for The Teal Mask, which comes in four different color variants.
** Jinbei cannot be purchased and is obtained during the story of The Teal Mask.
* New clothing items and eyewear can be purchased in Paldea after obtaining the Teal Style Card.
* Six wearable masks can be purchased from the Mask Vendor in [[Kitakami Hall]].
* 12 new [[Rotom Phone]] cases are made available.
** The [[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rotom Phone|upper and lower frames]] of the phone screen in contain the Map, [[Pokédex]], and Profile apps can be set to match the phone case by speaking to a character at the gate of [[Loyalty Plaza]].
* The upper and lower border of the player's [[Bag]] menu can be set to the Kitakami theme or the default Paldea theme by speaking to the receptionist at the Community Center in [[Mossui Town]].
* Pressing R or L while viewing the map will switch between the Paldea map and Kitakami map.
* New emotes are introduced: three camera emotes and six overworld poses.
* The field camera can now be adjusted in the Options menu while exploring the open world. The distance to the player character can be set to close, normal, or far.
* While taking selfies, players can change their facial expression and pose, making it easier to combine emotes and expressions to set unique shots.
* Background music can now be played while taking photos or selfies. The player's Pokémon that are out of their Poké Balls and other characters react to the music.
* Photographs can now be directly taken using the A button and automatically saved to the player's Nintendo Switch album.
** Photographs taken during [[Union Circle]] sessions can also be shared with members of the group.<ref name="newways" />
* Players can now filter for moves learnable by Pokémon in their [[party]] when using the [[TM Machine]].

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery perrow="8">
The Teal Mask Logo.png|English logo
The Teal Mask Logo JP.png|Japanese logo

The Teal Mask Logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
The Teal Mask Logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo
The Teal Mask Logo FR.png|French logo
The Teal Mask Logo DE.png|German logo
The Teal Mask Logo IT.png|Italian logo
The Teal Mask Logo ES.png|Spanish logo
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:The Teal Mask Poster In Game.png|thumb|250px|The poster outside of the Treasure Eatery]]
* Outside of the [[Medali Gym|Treasure Eatery]] in [[Medali]], a poster containing silhouettes of the Pokémon {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}} can be seen, which hinted at this expansion.
* Version 2.0.1 has a glitch where the game only registers 300 battles, preventing the player's victory against additional Trainers from being recorded.<ref>https://x.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1703757415617835450?s=20</ref>
{{-}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|bordercolor={{Teal Mask color}}
|zh_yue=碧之假面 ''{{tt|Bīk jī Gámihn|The Turquoise Mask}}''
|zh_cmn=碧之假面 ''{{tt|Bì zhī Jiǎmiàn |The Turquoise Mask}}''
|fr=Le Masque Turquoise
|de=Die Türkisgrüne Maske
|it=La maschera turchese
|ko=벽록의 가면 ''{{tt|Byeongnog-ui Gamyeon|The Turquoise Mask}}''
|es=La máscara turquesa
}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
* [[The Indigo Disk]]
* [[Mochi Mayhem]]

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Core series

2025-10-20T20:06:25Z

Scarftail: /* Intro */

The '''core series'''<ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/3ds/pokemonxy/0/1 Iwata Asks : Pokémon X & Pokémon Y : Pokémon Born Anew]</ref><ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/16/pokemons-master-speaks Pokemon's Master Speaks - IGN]</ref><ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/first_partner_pokemon/ Familiar First Partner Pokémon Are Appearing in Spades! — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> of [[Pokémon games]], also known as the '''core games''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131008075239/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_pokemonxy_gf_interview-2013-10-04/ Inside the Minds behind Pokémon!] Pokemon.com, 4 Oct 2013 (archive)</ref><ref>"''You can check the particulars of Pokémon transferred from Pokémon GO as they would appear in core Pokémon games from their status screen.''" (text shown in the mobile version of [[Pokémon HOME]] after [[transfer]]ring Pokémon from [[Pokémon GO]])</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7FTkUFU7nw&t=10m36s Pokémon Presents | 2.27.2025]</ref> the '''main series''',<ref>"''Here, you can check out the Pokédexes of all the different games that can link to Pokémon HOME, including the main Pokémon series!''" ([[Poké Boy]]'s description of the [[regional Pokédex]] screen in the mobile version of [[Pokémon HOME]])</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZAe5ewM-ic&t=13m29s Pokémon Presents | 7.22.2025]</ref> or the '''Pokémon RPG series''',<ref name="English names" group="lower-alpha">[https://youtu.be/aQ_qtyOa5Dg?t=2326 The Official Pokémon YouTube channel]: Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference, 30 May 2018 '''Masuda:''' ''(speaking about Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!) I believe all of these things kind of illustrate how these games have evolved in somewhat of a different direction compared to the traditional main series Pokémon RPGs. And my goal for these games is really to create a Pokémon RPG for everyone. And I believe that not only have we managed to make these titles great entry games for those who are new to the Pokémon RPG series, but at the same time, really provide a new and fresh experience that long-time fans of the series will enjoy. So it's really my hope that all sorts of people will give these games a try. So that concludes my introduction today for Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, but before I go I would like to say just one more thing. So at Game Freak we're also hard at work on another all-new core series Pokémon RPG, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.''</ref> is a series of role-playing video games and the primary series of Pokémon games. The series began with the first installment in the [[Pokémon]] franchise, {{game|Red and Green|s}}, released for the [[Game Boy]] in {{pmin|Japan}} on [[Pokémon Day|February 27]], 1996. The core series games are primarily developed by [[Game Freak]] and are published by [[Nintendo]]. They are released only on Nintendo's {{wp|Handheld game console|handheld systems}}, though this includes the [[Nintendo Switch]] line, which are both a handheld and a home console.

The games in this series traditionally follow a standard model in which the {{player}} embarks on a {{pkmn|journey}} through a particular [[region]] to catch and raise {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, battle other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, fight against a [[villainous team]], and earn recognition (usually by collecting [[badge]]s from [[Gym Leader]]s and becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}} of a [[Pokémon League]]).

The Pokémon [[Video Game Championships]] were conducted using the core series games from 2008 to 2025. Starting in 2026, [[Pokémon Champions]] will be used instead.

==Terminology==
===Series title===
In English, the core series has been referred to as the '''main series''', '''Pokémon RPG series''', or '''core series''' in official marketing materials.<ref name="English names" group="lower-alpha"/> However, all Western releases of games use the abbreviation ''Pokémon'' in their titles, regardless of whether they are core series games or {{spin-off games}}.

In Japanese, Korean, and formerly in Chinese, the series is called the '''Pocket Monsters Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターシリーズ''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160917190255/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-series/ Game Pocket Monster Series | Pocket Monster Official Site] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ GAME LIST]</ref> Korean: '''포켓몬스터 시리즈''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200805135605/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=game-game_list&GameGroup=P Pokemon Official Site] (archive)</ref> Chinese: '''精靈寶可夢系列 / 精灵宝可梦系列'''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIVoUw0h20w&t=9m30s Nintendo HK Official Youtube channel]: Nintendo SpotLight E3 2017 (附中文字幕), 14 Jun 2017</ref>). On Game Freak's website, it is referred to as the '''main series''' ('''本編シリーズ''') instead.<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/works/pokemon/ GAME FREAK official site]</ref> All core series games, except [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], contain the full name ''Pocket Monsters'' in their Japanese title, whereas [[side series]] and spin-off games use the abbreviation ''Pokémon'' instead. While the Japanese releases of the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] use ''Pocket Monsters'' in English subtitles, they use ''Pokémon'' in {{wp|kana}} in their Japanese names.

===Game titles===
====Game versions====
Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was standard for the Western releases of the core series games to include the label "'''Version'''" in their title, such as "Pokémon Red '''Version'''" or "Pokémon Diamond '''Version'''". In Japanese, the word was used sporadically and inconsistently, although it was prominently featured in a title with "Pocket Monsters: Crystal '''Version'''" (Japanese: ポケットモンスタークリスタル'''バージョン'''). Game titles with the word "Version" have also been sometimes written without it in official text, such as "Pokémon Red" or "Pokémon Diamond".

The plural "'''Versions'''" when referring to multiple games has also been used occasionally.<ref group="lower-alpha">''"The Gold, Silver, and Crystal '''Versions''' of Pokémon ARE compatible with Pokémon Stadium 2™ [...]"'' (manual of Pokémon Crystal, page 1)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">''"This Game Pak can be linked to either Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire '''Version'''. It CANNOT be linked to the Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, or Crystal '''Versions'''."'' (manual of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, page 3)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">The core series game titles released from Generation VI onwards do not include the word "Version", such as Pokémon X, Pokémon Omega Ruby, etc.</ref>

====Remake titles====
{{main|Remake|section=Terminology}}
The names of remakes of core series games are generally derived from the names of the original source games, with a modifier word attached to the front. For instance, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} are remakes of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

====Italicized game titles====
From [[Generation I]] to {{game|Platinum}}, the Pokémon core series game titles were usually written with no italics in the game manuals and box descriptions. From {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} onwards, the titles have been consistently written in italics.<ref group="lower-alpha">''"You can migrate Pokémon caught in the Game Boy Advance™ Pokémon series: ''Pokémon Ruby'', ''Sapphire'', ''Emerald'', ''FireRed'', and ''LeafGreen'' versions [...]" (manual of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}})</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">"Various language versions of ''Pokémon Black 2'', ''Pokémon White 2'', ''Pokémon Black'', and ''Pokémon White'' can communicate, battle, and trade with one another."'' (manual of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, page 4)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">"This is ''Pokémon Omega Ruby''. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from ''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''." (back of the box of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby]])</ref> Game titles are also italicized on the [[Pokémon.com]] website<ref group="lower-alpha">"The launch of ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Pokémon Silver'' on [[Virtual Console]] has given us the chance to take a second look at some of those classics’ most iconic, fun, and memorable events." [https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/ten-cant-miss-activities-in-johto-and-beyond Ten Can’t Miss Activities in Johto and Beyond - Pokémon.com]</ref> and in the creator messages from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.<ref group="lower-alpha">"The [[Game Boy]] games [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver'']] are now on sale!!" ([[Hidenori Kusaka]], volume 3 of Pokémon Adventures)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">"You can play [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']] in all sorts of ways [...]" (Hidenori Kusaka, volume 18 of Pokémon Adventures)</ref>

===Pokémon Legends===
A subset of core series games carry the Pokémon Legends (Japanese: '''{{j|Pokémon LEGENDS}}''' ''Pokémon LEGENDS'') moniker. Unlike other core series games, these games are action RPG games. In the games of this series, the player traverses a [[region]] from a previous core series game, starting with a choice of [[first partner Pokémon]] from previous [[generation]]s. Unlike all other core series games, Pokémon Legends games use different methods of combat during a {{pkmn|battle}} that diverge from traditional turn-based combat. Additionally, although [[wild Pokémon]] are visible in the overworld like a [[symbol encounter]], a battle will not ensue if the player collides with these Pokémon. Different species of Pokémon respond to the player differently, with some having no reaction, some fleeing, and some becoming aggressive and directly attacking the player. Likewise, if the player sustains too many attacks from aggressive Pokémon, they will [[black out]]. These games are the only core series Pokémon games to lack a [[game mascot]]. They are also the only core series Pokémon games released on the [[Nintendo Switch]] to not have a special Nintendo system themed after them.

The first Pokémon Legends game, [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] was released on January 26, 2022 on the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was followed by the release of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] on October 16, 2025 on the [[Nintendo Switch]] and [[Nintendo Switch 2]].

A press release from [[The Pokémon Company]] on October 8, 2025 requests that media outlets avoid using the term "Pokémon Legends series".<ref>[https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000795.000026665.html 吉沢亮さん、池田エライザさん出演『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A』 TVCM公開 | 株式会社ポケモンのプレスリリース]</ref>

==Classification==
===Content model===
While there are no strict rules that make a game a core series game, and previously assumed rules are continuously broken, the games generally have a similar plot structure and {{cat|Game mechanics|mechanics}}.

The {{player}} begins the game in a small town or city of a given [[region]], having no {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of their own. Through a course of events, the player receives a [[first partner Pokémon]], usually from the region's [[Pokémon Professor]]; there are almost always three first partner Pokémon to choose from, with one {{t|Grass}} [[type]], one {{t|Fire}} type, and one {{t|Water}} type, and a character who will become the player's [[rival]] will typically choose (or already have) another member of the trio based on the player's choice.

After this point, the player begins to journey across the entire region (which contains several settlements like cities and towns, themselves usually connected by [[route]]), {{pkmn2|caught|capturing}} any [[wild Pokémon]] they choose to, and using a [[party]] they assemble to take on other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. Most regions have eight [[Gym Leader]]s that the player must defeat in order to obtain a [[Badge]] from each one, though in games set in the [[Alola]] region, the player instead participates in the [[island challenge]], and in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], they defeat five frenzied [[noble Pokémon]]. In addition to repeated interactions with their rival, the player must also stop the plans of a [[villainous team]], which often involve the manipulation of [[Legendary Pokémon]].

After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated or the island challenge has been completed, the player can enter the [[Pokémon League]], where the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the region awaits challengers. However, a series of Trainers known as the [[Elite Four]] must usually be defeated in succession before the Champion can be fought. The Champion is often introduced prior to the player's Pokémon League challenge, and may aid the player on their adventure. After defeating the Champion, the player becomes a Champion themself, which is usually honored by their entry into the [[Hall of Fame]]. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the only game in the core series to not feature the Pokémon League in any form.

The player's defeat of the Champion can usually be considered the ending of the game, as it is followed by the [[credits]] being shown. However, there is always post-game content that the player gains access to after this. Often, there is a post-game plotline and locations and facilities that could not be previously accessed become available. Since {{game|Crystal}}, there is usually at least one facility specifically dedicated to {{pkmn|battle|battling}}. The overarching goal is to obtain many species of Pokémon in order to complete the [[Pokédex]]. In the first two generations, every Pokémon species in the game has to be obtained in order to complete the Pokédex, and the player is awarded a [[diploma]] for achieving this. From [[Generation III]] to [[Generation VI]], there are two separate Pokédexes, each with their own diploma as a reward for completing them: the [[regional Pokédex]], which only contains the Pokémon native to the region the game is set in, and the [[National Pokédex]], which is unlocked in the post-game and contains every Pokémon in the game. Starting in [[Generation VII]], the games only contain a regional Pokédex, the completion of which usually rewards the player with a diploma, while the National Pokédex is confined to companion applications like [[Pokémon Bank]] and [[Pokémon HOME]].

===Release model===
While releases continue to break patterns, the release of core series games tends to follow a pattern.

When a [[generation]] of [[Pokémon games]] begins, a pair of games is always released. These paired versions feature virtually the same storyline as each other, but the [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|available Pokémon]] differ, and some other elements are usually slightly different. This encourages [[Trade|trading]], as it is required in order to complete the [[Pokédex]].

Many generations feature what Game Freak internally calls an '''upper version''' (Japanese: '''{{j|アッパーバージョン}}''' ''upper version'')<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CldWM5ornc&t=94s Nintendo UK YouTube]: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Introduction – Episode 4 – A new Pokémon adventure awaits, 3 Nov 2017</ref> and what Western fans commonly refer to as a "third version", i.e., a follow-up game or pair of games released after the first games of the generation that takes place in the same [[region]] with added features. These games typically both share and lack certain regional {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that were available in one or both of the original paired versions; thus, a {{player}} of an upper version must link together with the original pair to complete the regional Pokédex as well. On the contrary, upper versions typically contain certain Pokémon from different regions that are unavailable in the original pair, thus being more helpful in completing the [[National Pokédex]]. Until [[Generation VII]], only a single third version following an original pair was ever released at a time; [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] were the first of these games to be released as a pair. Unlike other generations, [[Generation V]] opted for a sequel story instead, while [[Generation VI]], [[Generation VIII]], and [[Generation IX]] entirely forwent follow-up games set in the same region, the latter two instead providing additional features to the original pair of games via paid {{wp|downloadable content}}.

Sometimes, a secondary set of paired versions that are [[remake]]s of earlier titles may also be released. Starting from Generation VIII, singular version games with the subtitle "Legends" have been released, being original stories taking place in previously visited regions and being single-player action RPG titles. Both Generation VIII and Generation IX have released "Legends" games, with Generation VIII releasing [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], a game set in [[Sinnoh]] in the past, then known as [[Hisui]], and Generation IX releasing [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], a game set in [[Lumiose City]] of the [[Kalos]] region.

===Pokémon===
Most [[generation]]s introduce {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from previously released Pokémon. Each region typically has mythology related to [[Legendary Pokémon]] that reside there. All generations also introduce at least one [[Mythical Pokémon]], which are almost always [[Event Pokémon|event-exclusive]] upon being introduced but may become available through other means in later generations.

In all generations, there are some Pokémon that cannot be encountered until after the {{player}} becomes {{pkmn|Champion}}. These are often Legendary Pokémon, such as {{p|Mewtwo}}. These Pokémon may or may not be part of the game's [[regional Pokédex]].

Before the release of a new generation, new Pokémon are often used to promote the new {{pkmn|games}} by including them in the {{pkmn|animated series}} or in {{spin-off games}}.

===Box art===
The box art for most games features one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} which was introduced in that [[generation]] (or, in the case of [[remake]]s, the generation of the original games). This Pokémon is referred to by fans as a [[game mascot]], and with the exception of [[Kanto]]- and [[Hisui]]-based games, it is always the [[Legendary Pokémon]] available in that game at the climax of the storyline.

In terms of the artwork itself, the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and all region releases of the initial paired games of each generation from [[Generation III]] to {{Gen|VII}} use their game mascot's original [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork for their box art, whereas all other core series games use specially made artwork.

The titles in the Japanese games typically use some shade of red and blue for either the characters or outlines of the characters. This is most likely in reference to the first internationally released core games of Pokémon Red and Blue. The DLC Expansion Pass for Pokémon Sword and Shield uses yellow and green, possibly in reference to {{game|Yellow}} and {{game|Red and Green|s}}.

==List of core series games==
{{Bulbanews|Generation I Virtual Console games released in Hong Kong, Taiwan}}
38 core series games have been released in Japanese (22 counting paired releases as single games) and 37 have been released in English, French, European Spanish, German, and Italian (21 counting paired releases as single games). The difference is due to the first games, {{game|Red and Green|s}} and {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}, being released in Japanese in 1996, before being released in English in 1998 as {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, which was later released in the other four languages in 1999. Later core series games, starting with {{game|Yellow}}, have been released in all six of these languages.

28 core series games (15 counting paired releases as single games) have been released in Korean, with the first being {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} in 2002 prior to the foundation of Nintendo of Korea and {{DL|The Pokémon Company|Pokémon Korea, Inc.|Pokémon Korea}} in 2006, followed by {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in 2008 and all later core series games. However, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} were released in {{pmin|South Korea}} in Japanese,<ref>[https://bbs.ruliweb.com/game/81921/read/7738840 South Korean blog with official and localized Ruby and Sapphire material]</ref> hence the lack of language restrictions in the Korean [[Pal Park]].

13 core series games (7 counting paired releases as single games) have been released in both Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese, starting with {{g|Sun and Moon}} in 2016. However, the Japanese versions of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and {{v2|Crystal}}, were released on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] in {{pmin|Taiwan}} and {{pmin|Hong Kong}}.

1 core series game has been released in Latin American Spanish, starting with [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] in 2025. Previous core series games in {{pmin|Latin America}} were instead released in English or in European Spanish.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background-color:#e6e6ff; border: 3px solid #88a; white-space:nowrap"
!
! colspan="2" style="background:#ccf; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Original versions
! colspan="2" style="background:#ccf" | Upper versions and expansions
! colspan="2" style="background:#ccf; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Remakes
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Generation I}} (Japan)
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{red color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{red color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red}}}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{green color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{green color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{blue color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{yellow color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pikachu}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|000|Generation I}} (West)
| style="background:#{{red color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{red color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}}}}
| style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{blue color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{yellow color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{johto color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{gold color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}}}
| style="background:#{{silver color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{silver color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{crystal color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{crystal color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| style="background:#{{ruby color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ruby color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}}}
| style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sapphire color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{emerald color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{emerald color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}}}
| style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{firered color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}}}
| style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{leafgreen color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{diamond color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond}}}}
| style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{pearl color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{platinum color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{platinum color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}}}
| style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{heartgold color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}}}}
| style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{soulsilver color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}}}}
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| style="background:#{{black color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{black color}}|{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}}}
| style="background:#{{white color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{white color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions |White}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{black 2 color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{black 2 color}}|{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}}}
| style="background:#{{white 2 color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{white 2 color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VI}}
| style="background:#{{x color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{x color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X}}}}
| style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{y color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|Y}}}}
!
!
| style="background:#{{omega ruby color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{omega ruby color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}}}
| style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{alpha sapphire color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VII}}
| style="background:#{{sun color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sun color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun}}}}
| style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{moon color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon}}}}
| style="background:#{{ultra sun color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ultra sun color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}}}
| style="background:#{{ultra moon color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ultra moon color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}}}
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!}}}}
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{galar color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
| style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sword color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}}}
| style="background:#{{shield color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{shield color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield}}}}
| style="background:#{{Isle of Armor color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Isle of Armor color}}|{{color2|000|The Isle of Armor}}}}
| style="background:#{{Crown Tundra color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Crown Tundra color}}|{{color2|000|The Crown Tundra}}}}
| style="background:#{{brilliant diamond color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{brilliant diamond color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond}}}}
| style="background:#{{shining pearl color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{shining pearl color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{legends arceus color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}}}
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundybl|5px}} padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation IX}}
| style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{scarlet color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet}}}}
| style="background:#{{violet color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{violet color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Violet}}}}
| style="background:#{{Teal Mask color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Teal Mask color}}|{{color2|000|The Teal Mask}}}}
| style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Indigo Disk color}}|{{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Legends Z-A color}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Mega Dimension color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Mega Dimension color}}|{{color2|000|Mega Dimension}}}}
|-
|}

===Trademarks===
[[Nintendo]], [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]], and [[Game Freak]] have trademarked several titles with the {{wp|Japan Patent Office}} that have not been used, but fit the naming scheme of the core series games. The following information comes from the [https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/ Japan Platform for Patent Information]:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! English || Japanese || Application no. || Registration no.
|-
| Pocket Monsters Topaz || {{j|ポケットモンスタートパーズ}} || 2002-063587 || 4677891
|-
| Pocket Monsters Tourmaline || {{j|ポケットモンスタートルマリン}} || 2002-063588 || 4684698
|-
| Pocket Monsters Amethyst || {{j|ポケットモンスターアメジスト}} || 2002-063589 || 4677892
|-
| Pocket Monsters Moonstone || {{j|ポケットモンスタームーンストーン}} || 2002-063590 || 4684699
|-
| Pocket Monsters White Gold || {{j|ポケットモンスターホワイトゴールド}} || 2002-063591 || 4677893
|-
| Pocket Monsters Yellow || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|黄|き}}}} || 2008-093268 || 5222903
|-
| Pocket Monsters Black || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|黒|くろ}}}} || 2008-093269 || 5222904
|-
| Pocket Monsters Brown || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|茶|ちゃ}}}} || 2008-093270 || 5222905
|-
| Pocket Monsters White || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|白|しろ}}}} || 2008-093271 || 5222906
|-
| Pocket Monsters Gray/Grey || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|灰|はい}}}} || 2008-093272 || 5222907
|-
| Pocket Monsters Vermilion || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|朱|しゅ}}}} || 2008-093273 || 5222908
|-
| Pocket Monsters Purple || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|紫|むらさき}}}} || 2008-093274 || 5222909
|-
| Pocket Monsters Crimson || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|紅|くれない}}}} || 2008-093275 || 5222910
|-
| Pocket Monsters Scarlet || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|緋|ひ}}}} || 2008-093276 || 5222911
|-
| Gray<ref group="lower-alpha">[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2008-094459/0549E54F3F3E9B7792E34AB965204599B35C94ED6B3ECB167B5A4B75449BFE5B/40/en Specifically trademarked with this English spelling]</ref> || {{j|グレー}} || 2008-094459 || 5406253
|-
| Pocket Monsters Red || {{j|ポケットモンスターレッド}} || 2009-060068 || 5341298
|-
| Pocket Monsters Green || {{j|ポケットモンスターグリーン}} || 2009-060069 || 5293290
|-
| Pocket Monsters Blue || {{j|ポケットモンスターブルー}} || 2009-060070 || 5307992
|-
| Pocket Monsters Yellow || {{j|ポケットモンスターイエロー}} || 2009-060071 || 5341299
|-
| Pocket Monsters Brown || {{j|ポケットモンスターブラウン}} || 2009-060073 || 5307993
|-
| Pocket Monsters Gray/Grey || {{j|ポケットモンスターグレー}} || 2009-060075 || 5341302
|-
| Pocket Monsters Vermilion || {{j|ポケットモンスターヴァーミリオン}} || 2009-060076 || 5307994
|-
| Pocket Monsters Purple || {{j|ポケットモンスターパープル}} || 2009-060077 || 5307995
|-
| Pocket Monsters Crimson || {{j|ポケットモンスタークリムゾン}} || 2009-060078 || 5341303
|-
| Delta Emerald<ref>[http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/7702200.html はちま起稿]</ref> || {{j|デルタエメラルド}} || 2014-035118 || 5701924
|}

The 2002 trademarks were filed around the same time as trademarks for {{game5|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|Diamond|Pearl}}, and are all the English names of minerals written in {{wp|katakana}} ({{wp|topaz}}, {{wp|tourmaline}}, {{wp|amethyst}}, {{wp|Moonstone (gemstone)|moonstone}}, and {{wp|white gold}}). The 2008 trademarks were filed alongside trademarks for {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, and are all the Japanese names of colors written with a single {{wp|kanji}}. The 2009 trademarks are all the English names of colors written in katakana. Of these, both {{wp|vermilion}} and {{wp|crimson}} are shades of red.

{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were planned alongside Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231206075640/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/08/14/why-ruby-and-sapphire-were-the-most-challenging-pokemon-to-make.aspx Game Informer interview from August 14, 2017]</ref> Despite being released after Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and before Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon Emerald was trademarked earlier than Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.<ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2002-050145/26314A9E0BC78B5B0D7F8543A61BB8312D62E79E37F94E8E848334A9E2BD2AD9/40/en Emerald trademark]</ref><ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2002-060454/F17938D242934C819A212E530954DBD72B7206BDDA3B708142623200C37F6B04/40/en Ruby trademark]</ref><ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2002-060455/D8C3113D5A2C217CBCD881B0E3F7C0F43725A74E85D4A59F489447EBF2709D8A/40/en Sapphire trademark]</ref>

Contrary to what is sometimes reported, an equivalent to Blue matching the pattern of FireRed and LeafGreen was not trademarked by Nintendo, Creatures, or Game Freak. However, Game Freak's [[Junichi Masuda]] mentioned {{j|「ＷＡＴＥＲ　ＢＬＵＥ」}} in Japanese and "WaterBlue" in English on an August 2004 blog post explaining the company's choice of "FireRed" and "LeafGreen" as both the Japanese and international titles for the remakes of {{game|Red and Green|s}}.<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2004/08/index.html Junichi Masuda's old official blog (Japanese)]</ref><ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2004/08/index.html Junichi Masuda's old official blog (English)]</ref>

The Delta Emerald trademark has been commonly misreported as "Pokémon Delta Emerald", but this latter name was not trademarked. The name might suggest a relation to the [[Delta Episode]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, which features references to Pokémon Emerald.

[[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] and Junichi Masuda have explained why upper version counterparts to {{game|Black and White|s}}<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irej/vol1/index.html Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo)]</ref><ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon-black2-white2/0/0/ Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo of America)]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-Black-Version-2-and-Pokemon-White-Version-2/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-Black-Version-2-and-Pokemon-White-Version-2/1-Two-Sequels-Two-Years-Later/1-Two-Sequels-Two-Years-Later-663651.html Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo of Europe)]</ref><ref name="DrLava">[https://lavacutcontent.com/masuda-ohmori-pokemon-gray/ Dr. Lava's translation of a Spanish Official Nintendo Magazine interview from late 2016]</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/6ucln2/ama_with_game_informer_magazine_about_their_trip/dlrpo58/ Reddit AMA by Game Informer on their visit to Game Freak from August 2017]</ref> or {{g|X and Y}}<ref name="DrLava"/> did not materialize. In the case of the hypothetical Pokémon Gray or Grey Version, Game Freak decided to instead develop {{B2W2}} to surprise fans (though Black 2 and White 2 were later considered upper versions in some promotional material for the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]), while the potential Pokémon Z was passed over in favor of {{g|Sun and Moon}} being designed for the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]], with a potential spiritual successor in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

{{wp|Eurogamer}} published an article in early June 2017 describing a "clerical error" by [[The Pokémon Company]], which initially listed {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as [[Nintendo Switch]] games as well as [[Nintendo 3DS]] games during their announcement.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/pokken-tournament-headed-to-nintendo-switch Eurogamer (June 6, 2017)]</ref>

==Connectivity==
Certain demos of core series games allow players to receive special Pokémon and [[item]]s:
* '''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]]''': Allows players to receive a {{p|Steelix}} and/or a {{p|Glalie}} with their respective [[Mega Stone]]s in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* '''[[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]]''': Allows players to receive a {{p|Greninja}} with the Ability {{a|Battle Bond}} in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.

Each of the [[side series]] games allow players to transfer their Pokémon and items to and from the core series or receive Pokémon and items to bring back to core series games:
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the [[Generation I]] core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation I and [[Generation II]] core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from the [[Generation III]] core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]''' and '''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''': Can trade Pokémon with the Generation III core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the [[Generation IV]] core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[My Pokémon Ranch]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} (and from {{game|Platinum}} in Japan).
* '''[[Pokéwalker]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} to gain experience by walking. Additionally, Pokémon caught in the Pokéwalker can be transferred to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* '''[[Pokémon Dream World]]''': Allows players to send Pokémon caught in this game to the [[Generation V]] core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Dream Radar]]''': Allows players to send Pokémon caught in this game to {{B2W2}}.
* '''[[Poké Transporter]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation V games, and the Generation I and II games on [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]], to Pokémon Bank.
* '''[[Pokémon Bank]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VII]] core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon HOME]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from core series [[Nintendo Switch]] games, and can also receive transferred Pokémon from Pokémon Bank and {{g|GO}}.

Some {{spin-off games}} allow players to receive items or special Pokémon in the core series:
* '''[[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]]''': Allows players to convert [[Watt]]s accumulated by walking into items to be sent to the Generation II games.
* '''[[Pokémon Channel]]''': In the European and Australian versions of the game, it allows players to receive a gift {{p|Jirachi}} in the Generation III core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Ranger series]]''': Allows players to receive a special {{p|Manaphy}} Egg and other special Pokémon in the Generation IV core series games through [[Ranger Net]] missions.
* '''[[Pokémon GO]]''': Allows players to transfer Generation I Pokémon, [[Alolan form]]s, {{p|Meltan}}, and {{p|Melmetal}}<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_vee/pokemongo/connect_en.html] How to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!</ref> caught in this game to {{LGPE}}. Allows players to transfer most Pokémon caught in this game to Pokémon HOME via the [[GO Transporter]].
* '''[[Pokémon Pass]]''': Allows players to receive [[serial code]]s for certain [[event Pokémon]].

==Timeline==
{{main|History of the Pokémon world}}

==Notes==
<references group="lower-alpha" />

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ The Pokémon Company website game list]: has "Pocket Monsters Series" filter (Japanese)
** [https://web.archive.org/web/20160917190255/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-series/ The Pokémon Company "Pocket Monsters Series" page] (archive) (Japanese)
** [https://web.archive.org/web/20200420161310/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/title/series/ The Pokémon Company "Pocket Monsters Series" product list] (archive) (Japanese)
* [http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/game/category/1 Pokémon Korea website section] (Korean)
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/all-pokemon-games/ The Pokémon Company International website all-games section]
* [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/feature/pokemon.html Nintendo subsite for Pokémon games] (Japanese)

==Related articles==
* [[Spin-off Pokémon games]]
** [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]
** [[Pokémon Ranger series]]
** [[Pokémon Rumble series]]
** [[Super Smash Bros. series]]
* [[Pokémon Stadium series]]

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus

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'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus''' (Japanese: '''{{j|Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス}}''' ''Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus'') is the fifth and final [[Generation VIII]] [[core series]] game.

The game was announced worldwide on the {{pkmn|25th Anniversary}} of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}} on [[Pokémon Day|February 27]], 2021 at 12 am JST through [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon Presents]]. It was released on the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on January 28, 2022. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

The first game in the [[Pokémon Legends series]], the game was followed by another installment, {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, which will be released on October 16, 2025 for the Nintendo Switch and [[Nintendo Switch 2]].

==Plot==
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The [[player character]] is [[Time travel|transported back in time]] to the [[Hisui]] [[region]] by [[Arceus (game)|Arceus]], who bestows upon them a device called the [[Arc Phone]] and the task of "seeking out all Pokémon". Upon waking up, the player meets [[Professor Laventon]], a [[Pokémon Professor]] working for the [[Galaxy Team|Galaxy Expedition Team]], who tells the player that they fell out of the mysterious [[Space-time distortion|space-time rift]] in the sky above [[Mount Coronet]]. After helping Laventon {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} his three runaway [[first partner Pokémon|partner Pokémon]], they are escorted to [[Jubilife Village]], where they meet {{ga|Akari}}/{{ga|Rei}}, the professor's [[Professor's assistant|assistant]] and a member of the Galaxy Team Survey Corps. Since the player has no home, the Survey Corps Captain [[Cyllene]] accepts Professor Laventon's request to let them join the organization, offering them a place to stay and food in exchange for working for them if they pass a trial set up for them. To help them pass the trial, Laventon gives the player one of the partner Pokémon they caught earlier. After passing the trial of catching a {{p|Bidoof}}, a {{p|Starly}}, and a {{p|Shinx}}, the player is formally accepted into the Survey Corps and given the mission of completing the [[Pokédex]].

While exploring Hisui, the player learns that mysterious lightning striking down from the same space-time rift they fell out of is causing the five [[noble Pokémon]] around the region to go on wild frenzies and attack people. The player is given the mission to visit and calm each of these noble Pokémon. Each noble Pokémon is overseen by a [[warden]] belonging to one of Hisui's two clans: the [[Diamond Clan]] led by [[Adaman]], and the [[Pearl Clan]] led by [[Irida]]. These clans both worship a deity known as "almighty Sinnoh", but they disagree with each other about whether it rules over time or space. During their travels, the player also has several encounters with the merchant [[Volo]] from the [[Ginkgo Guild]], who enjoys studying the history of Hisui, and the bandit trio known as the [[Miss Fortunes|Miss Fortune sisters]]. They also obtain a [[Celestica Flute]] and befriend {{hi|Ride Pokémon|five Pokémon}} (each overseen by a warden, like the nobles) who allow the player to ride them at will afterwards. Whenever the player defeats a noble Pokémon or befriends a rideable Pokémon, they are gifted with a [[Plate]].

After the player has managed to quell the last of the five noble Pokémon, the space-time rift in the sky suddenly expands and the sky above Hisui turns red. Suspecting that the player, who fell out of the same rift, is somehow responsible for this, Galaxy Team Commander [[Kamado]] kicks them out of the Galaxy Team and banishes them from Jubilife Village. The player seeks help from the clans, but they both refuse to help in order to maintain neutrality with the Galaxy Team. Volo, however, agrees to help the player and takes them to a secret settlement, the [[Ancient Retreat]], where the mysterious woman [[Cogita]] resides; from her, they learn that an artifact known as the [[Red Chain]] could help bind the world back together and make the rift disappear. To find the necessary materials to create the chain, the player gets assistance from either Adaman or Irida and visits each of Hisui's three lakes, receiving a necessary material from each of the [[lake guardians]] after passing their trials. Once all the materials have been gathered, the lake guardians combine them together to form the Red Chain. With the Red Chain in their possession, the player returns to Jubilife Village, only to learn that Kamado has led the Galaxy Team Security Corps to the [[Temple of Sinnoh]] atop Mount Coronet to deal with a Pokémon sighted at the space-time rift. After being reinstated in the Galaxy Team by Cyllene, the player climbs to the summit and defeats Kamado in {{pkmn|battle}}, finally making him see reason and apologize for doubting them.

Depending on whether the player went to look for the Red Chain materials with Adaman or Irida, either {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} appears at the temple. However, when the player tries to use the Red Chain on it, the artifact is broken to pieces, forcing the player to confront the [[Legendary Pokémon]]. They manage to catch it, but the other Legendary Pokémon then appears as well, forcing them to retreat. Using a clue given by the Legendary Pokémon the player caught, Laventon crafts the [[Origin Ball]], a one-of-a-kind [[Poké Ball]] created from the Red Chain's fragments and a sample of the [[Origin Ore]], which they then decide to use to stop the Legendary Pokémon at Mount Coronet. The player returns to the Temple of Sinnoh, where the Legendary Pokémon transforms into its {{form|Pokémon of myth|Origin Forme}}, destroying the temple in the process, before battling the player. The player defeats it and uses the Origin Ball to catch it, causing the space-time rift to disappear and returning the sky back to normal. With the appearance of both Dialga and Palkia, the Diamond and Pearl Clans realize that they were both worshipping real deities and resolve their conflict.

After a festival to celebrate the player's success, Volo asks them to investigate the Plates and collect the ones they don't own yet. The player travels around Hisui and collects the remaining Plates, the majority of which are awarded by Legendary Pokémon after they are caught. Once the player has collected 17 of the 18 Plates, Volo tells them of {{p|Giratina}}, a Legendary Pokémon as powerful as Dialga and Palkia, which was banished to [[Distortion World|another world]] due to its cruelty. He takes the player to the ruins of the Temple of Sinnoh, where he reveals that he was the one who caused the space-time rift to appear by seeking out Giratina, in the hopes that Dialga and Palkia's appearance would make Arceus appear and allow him to use its power to create a new, superior world, which would destroy the current world in the process. He challenges the player to a battle and loses, but Giratina then appears by his side and also battles the player, transforming into its Origin Forme midway through the battle. Once Giratina is defeated, Volo hands the player [[Spooky Plate|the final Plate]], at which point the player's Celestica Flute transforms into the [[Azure Flute]]. Volo is surprised by Arceus having chosen the player instead of him and leaves in anger, swearing to one day conquer Arceus and create a new world, even if it will take him centuries to do so.

Once the player has caught at least one of every non-{{pkmn2|Mythical}} Pokémon species, they return to the Temple of Sinnoh and play the Azure Flute, granting them access to the [[Hall of Origin]], where Arceus challenges them. Once the player has emerged victorious, Arceus willingly sends a {{wp|Incarnation|fragment}} of itself to join them and grants them the [[Legend Plate]], which allows it to change its [[type]] mid-battle.
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==Blurb==
Action meets RPG in a new kind of Pokémon adventure!

Research Pokémon for the Hisui region's first Pokédex. 
Catch Pokémon using your battle skills—or stealth and wits! 
Answer the call of Arceus, said to be the creator of this world!

==Features==
The game takes place in the [[Hisui]] region, a version of [[Sinnoh]] in the past. It features {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Oshawott}} as [[first partner Pokémon]], and {{ga|Rei}} and {{ga|Akari}} as [[player character]]s. NPCs include the members of the [[Galaxy Team|Galaxy Expedition Team]] and the [[Diamond Clan|Diamond]] and [[Pearl Clan]]s.

===New Pokémon and forms===
*Seven new Pokémon ({{p|Wyrdeer}}, {{p|Kleavor}}, {{p|Ursaluna}}, {{p|Basculegion}}, {{p|Sneasler}}, {{p|Overqwil}}, and {{p|Enamorus}}) have been introduced. Wyrdeer, Kleavor, and Ursaluna [[Evolution|evolve]] from {{p|Stantler}}, {{p|Scyther}}, and {{p|Ursaring}} respectively, while Sneasler and Overqwil evolve from the newly-added [[Hisuian form]]s of {{p|Sneasel}} and {{p|Qwilfish}}, respectively, and Basculegion evolves from the newly-added [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Basculin|White-Striped Form]] of {{p|Basculin}}.
*Sixteen new [[Hisuian form]]s (for {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Voltorb}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Typhlosion}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Samurott}}, {{p|Lilligant}}, {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}}, {{p|Braviary}}, {{p|Sliggoo}}, {{p|Goodra}}, {{p|Avalugg}}, and {{p|Decidueye}}) have been added. Other new forms have been added for {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Basculin}}.

===Overworld===
*The player receives a device called the [[Arc Phone]] early in the story, which distinctly resembles {{p|Arceus}}. Using it allows the player to see the map and teleport to certain locations (such as base camps), as well as view their [[task]]s.
*All [[wild Pokémon]] are visible in the overworld like a [[symbol encounter]], although colliding with these Pokémon does not immediately cause a [[Pokémon battle|battle]] to begin. Different species of Pokémon respond to the player differently, with some having no reaction, some fleeing, and some becoming aggressive and directly attacking the player.
**If the player sustains too many attacks from aggressive Pokémon, they will be [[black out|rescued]]. They will gradually have their health restored when not being targeted by a Pokémon.
**The player may catch a Pokémon from the overworld by throwing a [[Poké Ball]] at it without having to start a battle first. However, if an aggressive Pokémon is targeting the player, it cannot be caught without starting a battle or stunning it with a throwable item. Hitting a Pokémon from behind with a Poké Ball increases the likelihood of capturing it.
**To battle a wild Pokémon, the player must throw one of their own Pokémon's Poké Balls at or near it. Hitting the wild Pokémon with the ball from behind will surprise it, causing it to not move on its first turn.
**The player can only teleport if not being targeted by a Pokémon.
*Particularly strong and large wild Pokémon with glowing red eyes, known as [[alpha Pokémon]], can appear. These Pokémon are always aggressive and have their stats increased in battle. If one is caught, it will lose its stat boosts and its eyes will no longer glow, although they will still be red.
*In the overworld, the player has access to new actions: they can crouch to be less visible to wild Pokémon (although this slows movement), roll in order to quickly move a short distance while avoiding attacks from aggressive Pokémon, or throw certain items with the aid of an aiming reticle (including Poké Balls as well as various [[Berry|Berries]] and other such items which can affect the behavior of wild Pokémon).
*Due to the changes to wild Pokémon encounters, [[tall grass]] now serves a different purpose: the player is less visible to wild Pokémon while moving through it.
*The [[Celestica Flute]] is a new [[Key Item]] that allows the player to summon Pokémon and [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|ride]] on them, similar to the [[Poké Ride|Ride Pager]]. There are five Pokémon that can be ridden on, each unlocked at a different point in the story: {{p|Wyrdeer}} (which can travel on land at high speed and jump), {{p|Ursaluna}} (which can find [[Item#Hidden items|hidden items]] similarly to the [[Dowsing Machine]]), {{p|Basculegion}} (which can travel over water and jump up to two times before landing), {{p|Sneasler}} (which can climb walls), and {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Braviary}} (which can travel through the air).
**Basculegion is unique among the rideable Pokémon in that Poké Balls and other items can still be thrown while riding it; if this is done while it is jumping, the game will temporarily slow down to allow for increased precision.
*Pokémon can be sent out of their Poké Balls outside of battle; while this can be done no matter what the situation, specific uses include using them to gather items from trees and mineral deposits, which gives the Pokémon used a small amount of [[experience]] (depending on the area) and increases their [[friendship]].
**Some trees and ore deposits shake; if the player attempts to harvest items from these, a wild Pokémon will appear instead and immediately begin a battle.
*Real-time (that is, the time according to the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s internal clock) no longer determines in-game [[time]], and the game instead uses its own system by which time passes significantly faster. It is also possible to change the time immediately by resting.
**Every minute corresponds to an hour in-game; thus, an in-game day is 24 minutes long.
**In [[Jubilife Village]], time does not pass unless the player rests.
**Every two nights that pass change the moon phase. The full moon allows {{p|Ursaring}} to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Ursaluna}}.
*The conditions and mechanics of [[Black out|defeat]] have been changed:
**The player may take damage in the overworld from attacks by wild Pokémon or by falling from large heights. This damage will gradually heal over time unless the player is being targeted by a wild Pokémon. Taking too much damage will cause the player to be rescued, upon which the player will lose several of the items in their [[satchel]] (but none of their [[Pokémon Dollar|money]]) and return to the last visited base camp.
***If the player has achieved [[Rank (Galaxy Team)|First Star]] rank and is connected to the [[Nintendo Switch Online|internet]], items that they drop upon being rescued may appear in other players' games as [[Lost Satchel|lost satchels]]. If a player collects a lost satchel, the items will be returned to their owner's item storage, and the player who collected the satchel will be rewarded with [[Merit Point]]s that can then be used to purchase items at the {{DL|Jubilife Village|Trading post|trading post}} in [[Jubilife Village]].
**Defeat does not occur after all of the Pokémon in the player's [[party]] [[Fainting|faint]].
***If the player's entire party is knocked out during a battle against a [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]], their party is fully healed and they are given the opportunity to restart the battle with no penalty.
***If the player's entire party is knocked out during a battle against a wild Pokémon, the battle ends, and there is no other direct consequence. However, since fainted Pokémon cannot be sent out, the player cannot send out their Pokémon (or, by extension, start another battle) if their entire party is knocked out, leaving the player largely defenseless against wild Pokémon until their Pokémon are healed.
*Outside of [[Jubilife Village]], [[Pokémon Center]]s have been replaced by base camps, which allow for purchasing items, accessing Pokémon stored in [[Pokémon Storage System|pastures]], accessing the item storage, resting to heal or change the [[time]], and [[crafting]].
*[[Noble Pokémon]], Pokémon sacred to the people of Hisui that have become frenzied by strange lightning, act as boss battles, with five being fought throughout the story. To defeat a noble Pokémon, the player must throw special balms at it to gradually calm it down while avoiding its attacks. Under certain circumstances, the noble Pokémon will drop its guard and allow the player to engage it in a Pokémon battle; upon having its [[HP]] reduced to 0, the noble Pokémon will be temporarily stunned, making balms more effective and allowing the player to throw them without any risk of being attacked. After completing the story, the player can redo battles against nobles indefinitely, with their fastest defeat of each being tracked.
*Completing a [[Pokédex]] entry now requires more than just catching a certain Pokémon once; [[Research task (Legends: Arceus)|research tasks]] can also be completed, which are tasks involving the Pokémon (such as catching multiple, defeating multiple, seeing it use certain [[move]]s, etc.). A Pokémon's research level will rise as more of its corresponding research tasks are completed, filling out more of its entry, up to a maximum of level 10 (a complete entry).
**[[Obedience]] has been changed: it is now possible for any Pokémon to disobey even if they are not [[outsider Pokémon]], and their obedience is based on the [[level]] they were obtained at rather than their current level. Completing research tasks and Pokédex entries rewards the player with points, and if they have obtained enough of these, they can increase in [[Rank (Galaxy Team)|rank]], which increases the maximum level a Pokémon can be obtained at without becoming disobedient.

===Pokémon mechanics===
*Similarly to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Effort values|EVs]] and [[Individual values|IVs]] have been replaced by [[effort level]]s.
*The mechanics of [[Evolution]] have been changed. If a Pokémon achieves the requirement for an Evolution (other than those that use [[Evolution item]]s), it will not evolve immediately, but instead gain the ability to evolve, with the player being able to activate the Evolution at any point afterwards by pressing the X button while selecting it in the menu (at which point it cannot be canceled with the B button). Additionally, several [[methods of Evolution]] have been slightly changed:
**Pokémon that evolved by leveling up but also required some other condition to be met now only require for said other condition to be met, not needing to be leveled up (for example, Pokémon that previously evolved by leveling up with high [[friendship]] are now able to evolve immediately after achieving high friendship).
***As in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by training in a certain location|Pokémon that evolve in certain locations]] can now also evolve using [[Evolution stone]]s, but unlike in said game, this now applies to {{p|Eevee}} evolving into {{p|Glaceon}} and {{p|Nosepass}} evolving into {{p|Probopass}} as well.
**Pokémon whose Evolution methods involved an [[Evolution item]] in any way (including [[Held item|holding]] the item while leveling up or being [[trade]]d) now all evolve when exposed to the item, akin to an [[Evolution stone]].
**Pokémon that evolved by being traded without requiring an item can still evolve in this way, but can alternatively evolve by being exposed to a [[Linking Cord]].
*The process of learning [[move]]s has been altered. When a Pokémon that already knows four moves reaches a sufficient level for learning another move, it does not immediately attempt to learn the move, but instead "gets the idea" for the move. At any time outside of battle, the player can freely have a Pokémon forget its moves and learn moves that it has gotten the idea for, and any moves that it forgets in this process can later be relearned using the same method. This effectively means that the player has constant access to the services of the [[Move Reminder]] and [[Move Deleter]] of previous games without having to pay anything for them.
*The player can now freely alter a Pokémon's [[nickname]] at any time outside of battle. As such, they are no longer prompted to nickname Pokémon after obtaining them, and the [[Name Rater]] has been removed.
*[[Ability|Abilities]], [[held item]]s, [[Pokémon breeding|breeding]], [[Pokémon Egg|Eggs]], and [[Pokérus]] have been removed.

===Item mechanics===
*The player's [[Bag]] is replaced by a [[satchel]], which can only store a finite quantity of items. Similarly to the Bag in [[Generation I]] games, the satchel consists of "slots" for different items, though the number of these slots can be increased by paying Bagin, a member of the Galaxy Team, at the [[Galaxy Hall]]. Excess items can be placed in the item storage, which has enough space for all items but is only accessible from certain areas.
*Items can now be combined in order to create new items via [[crafting]]. The player can only craft an item if they own the recipe for that item. Crafting can be performed either at a workbench (where the player has access to all of their items) or in any location via the usage of the [[Crafting Kit]] (in which case the player only has access to items in their satchel).
*Poké Balls have an [[Poké Ball (Hisui)|"old-fashioned" appearance]] in this game, with a wooden bottom half, a buckle-shaped metal-colored implement instead of a button, and a valve on top that puffs out steam on a successful catch.
**Poké Balls, [[Great Ball (Hisui)|Great Ball]]s, and [[Ultra Ball (Hisui)|Ultra Ball]]s return, in addition to several new Poké Ball varieties, such as [[Heavy Ball (Hisui)|Heavy Ball]]s and [[Feather Ball]]s.
*Items sell for a quarter of their purchase price instead of a half.

===Battle mechanics===
*The player character can now move around during [[Pokémon battle|battles]]. In most battles against [[wild Pokémon]], the battle will end automatically if the player moves too far away from it; in other battles, such as battles against [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainers]], there are invisible barriers to prevent this, and in-battle movement consequently has no effect.
*The game uses a revised system for battles:
**A Pokémon can [[Move mastery|master]] its moves by [[level]]ing up. A mastered move can be used in one of two new styles in addition to the regular version: the strong style, which increases the move's power, [[accuracy]], and/or other effects, but lowers [[action speed]]; or the agile style, which decreases the move's power and/or other effects but raises action speed. Using a move in either style consumes two [[PP]] instead of one unless the move has only one PP left.
**Turns have been drastically altered with the introduction of the [[Action speed|action order]]. In this new system, a turn consists solely of one side performing an action, rather than both sides performing an action in the same turn. Which side is able to act on each turn is decided by each Pokémon's action speed, which is affected by a variety of factors, primarily each Pokémon's {{stat|Speed}} stat (with a possibility of one side acting for multiple consecutive turns). During the battle, it is possible to check which sides will be able to act for the next six turns.
***Moves that previously had increased [[priority]] (such as {{m|Quick Attack}}) now increase the user's action speed, while moves that previously had decreased priority or [[:Category:Moves that require recharging|required recharging]] (such as {{m|Hyper Beam}}) now decrease the user's action speed.
***The player is only presented with a menu (and thus has an opportunity to [[Escape|run]], [[Recall|switch Pokémon]], or use an [[item]]) when it is their turn.
**[[Status condition]]s have received multiple changes:
***The {{status|freeze}} and {{status|sleep}} status conditions have been removed; they are replaced by the new status conditions {{status|frostbite}} and {{status|drowsy}}. Drowsy makes the Pokémon sometimes fail to move (similar to {{status|paralysis}}) and increases the damage it takes from direct attacks, while frostbite repeatedly damages the Pokémon (similar to {{status|burn}} and {{status|poison}}) and reduces its {{stat|Special Attack}}.
***Burn, poison, and frostbite cause damage after each action by the affected Pokémon, due to the alterations to turns.
***Status conditions now automatically wear off after several turns. Furthermore, having a status condition no longer renders a Pokémon immune to other status conditions; instead, if a Pokémon is afflicted with a status condition, it will replace any condition it had previously. The Pokémon can be re-inflicted with the same status condition; in that case, the turn count for it will be reset.
***[[Flinch]]ing is not present in this game. Instead, moves that [[:Category:Moves that can cause flinching|cause flinching]] in other games will instead lower the target's action speed.
**[[Stat]] changes have received multiple alterations:
***Stat changes now simultaneously affect both physical and special stats, rather than only one of the two as most did previously.
***Stat changes now wear off after several turns.
***Increases or decreases to the same stat can no longer stack. Attempting to increase or decrease a stat that has already been altered in such a way has no effect besides resetting the number of turns before the change wears off.
***{{stat|Accuracy}} and {{stat|evasion}} can no longer be affected by stat changes in the same way as other stats. Instead, a Pokémon can temporarily obscure itself, which makes attacks used against it more likely to miss.
**The following mechanics from previous games are absent:
***The ability to [[recall]] Pokémon upon defeating an opposing one (the switch battle style).
***[[Held item]]s. Due to this:
****The [[Plate]]s are now [[Key Item]]s, and {{p|Arceus}} must be exposed to them to change its form (with the [[Blank Plate]] also being introduced to revert it back to its [[Normal (type)|Normal-type]] form). Similarly, with the removal of the [[Griseous Orb]], {{p|Giratina}} can now switch between its Altered Forme and Origin Forme by being exposed to the [[Griseous Core]], a new Key Item.
****Items that require to be held to evolve certain Pokémon, such as [[Upgrade]] for {{p|Porygon}}, are now used like Evolution stones.
***[[Ability|Abilities]].
****There are in-game mechanics to simulate {{p|Cherrim}}'s {{a|Flower Gift}}, {{p|Regigigas}}'s {{a|Slow Start}}, and {{p|Arceus}}'s {{a|Multitype}}.
***[[Entry hazard]]s, with {{m|Spikes}} and {{m|Stealth Rock}} now causing direct damage along with splinter damage over later turns, similar to [[bound|binding]].
***[[Double Battle]]s.
****It is possible for the player to battle multiple Pokémon at once, but they can never use more than one Pokémon at a time themselves. In addition, these battles allow [[Poké Ball]]s to be thrown even when there are still multiple remaining Pokémon.
****In battles against multiple Pokémon, [[:Category:Moves that target all adjacent foes|moves that hit multiple foes]] in previous games, such as {{m|Rock Slide}} or {{m|Bulldoze}}, will only hit one target.
***[[Terrain]].
***[[Contact]].
***[[One-hit knockout move]]s.
***In-battle bonuses due to [[friendship]] or [[affection]].

===Connectivity===
As with other games on Nintendo Switch, the game is not compatible with other games of the same generation. The game supports online connectivity and [[Trade|trading]] with other players of Legends: Arceus, but does not include {{pkmn|battle}}s between players. The game received [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility on May 18, 2022, as part of the version 2.0.0 update.

Any Pokémon brought in from outside of the game (and vice versa) will have their Poké Ball displayed as a [[Strange Ball]], due to the invalid Poké Ball ID not being otherwise recognized in this game. Additionally, when a Pokémon originating from another game first enters this game, its moveset is changed to its four most recent level-up moves by default (though the player can make alterations as of HOME's version 3.0.0, released on May 30, 2023), but its original moves will be restored if it is returned to HOME. The Pokémon will also not have its [[origin mark]] displayed if it was brought from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

Users of HOME can transfer Pokémon freely between other Legends: Arceus save files on the console, even if the files belong to different profiles.

Only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]] can be transferred into Pokémon Legends: Arceus. In addition, non-Hisuian [[regional form]]s of those Pokémon cannot be transferred in, with the exception of {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} and Alolan {{p|Ninetales}}.

====[[Save data bonus]]es====
Some content in the game is unlocked if the player has save data for previous core series Pokémon titles on the [[Nintendo Switch]] system being used:
*[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]: The Pikachu Festival Mask and Eevee Festival Mask are received.
*{{g|Sword and Shield}}: The Shaymin Fancy Kimono and Shaymin Fancy Bottoms are received. After the [[credits]], it also unlocks [[Task#Requests|Request]] 92: A Token of Gratitude, in which the player obtains the [[Gracidea]] and catches the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Shaymin}}.
*{{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}: The Modern Jacket, Modern Trousers, and Modern Shoes are received. After the credits, it also unlocks Request 93: The Darksome Nightmare, in which the player catches the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}.

Save data for Legends: Arceus unlocks content in the following Nintendo Switch games:
*{{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}: If every story [[Task#Mission|mission]] in Legends: Arceus has been completed, the [[Azure Flute]] appears in the player's room, although it cannot be used until after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
*{{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: The Arc Phone Case for the player's [[Rotom Phone]] is obtained through Rotometry in [[Mesagoza]].

==Reception==
It holds a rating of 83% on {{wp|Metacritic}}, based on 116 critic reviews.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-legends-arceus Pokémon Legends: Arceus for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|Nintendo Life}} gave the game a 9 out of 10, praising "its emphasis on extremely rewarding exploration, addictive catching mechanics, a fine roster of Pokémon and a genuine sense of scale that's unlike anything in the series".<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/pokemon-legends-arceus Pokémon Legends: Arceus Review - Nintendo Life]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Legends: Arceus a score of 38 out of 40.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-february-16-2022/ Famitsu review scores - February 16, 2022 - Nintendo Everything]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the game a "Good" 7.0/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-legends-arceus-review Pokémon Legends: Arceus Review - IGN]</ref> pointing that "its otherwise exciting attempt at a genre-shift is set in a disappointingly empty, ugly, and at times tedious world." And {{wp|Eurogamer}} recommended the game noting that "Pokémon Legends: Arceus is flimsy and compulsive and exhilaratingly new."<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-26-pokemon-legends-arceus-review-budget-bare-minimum-or-the-series-purest-form Pokémon Legends: Arceus Review - Eurogamer]</ref>

===Sales===
The game sold over 6.5 million units in its launch week.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1489420296415322115 Official Nintendo of America Twitter]</ref> In the fiscal year of its release, it sold 12.64 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2022/220510_6e.pdf#page=17 Financial Results Explanatory Material - Fiscal Year Ended March 2022 - Nintendo Co., Ltd.]</ref> As of March 31, 2023, Pokémon Legends: Arceus has sold 14.83 million copies worldwide, making this the highest selling solitary Pokémon game.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2023/230509_4e.pdf]</ref>

In Japan, the game sold 1.43 million copies in 3 days.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/02/pokemon-legends-arceus-sold-1-43-million-units-in-japan-in-just-three-days]</ref> In the United States, Legends Arceus was the best selling video game of January 2022.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/02/pokemon-legends-arceus-was-the-us-number-1-in-january]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus Super Music Collection}}

==Version history==
{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color}}; border:3px solid #{{Legends Arceus color dark}}"
!style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}"|Version
!style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}"|Release date
!style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}"|Game file size
!style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}"|Official note
!style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}"|More information
|-
|1.0.0
|Original release
|6.0 GB
|N/A
|Initial release. This version is officially playable using a physical Game Card in a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
|-
|1.0.1
|January 26, 2022
|6.0 GB
|Fixed some problems for a better gaming experience.
|
|-
|1.0.2
|February 8, 2022
|6.0 GB
|
*Fixed an issue where, while offline, the screen could freeze after trying to pick up a lost satchel by throwing out a ball that contains a Pokémon.
*Fixed an issue that sometimes made it difficult to catch Cherrim.
*Fixed an issue where a certain event would not occur during a particular Mission, preventing the scenario from proceeding as intended.
*Fixed an issue where players could obtain certain Pokémon twice instead of once only as intended, prohibiting the player from obtaining other certain Pokémon. The relevant Pokémon will appear for players who were unable to catch those certain Pokémon due to this issue.
|
*Fixed a bug that prevented the capture of {{P|Cherrim}} whilst it was in its Sunshine Form.
*Fixed a bug where it was possible to catch the same lake guardian twice, which prevented the capture of the final lake guardian.
|-
|1.1.0
|February 27, 2022
|6.0 GB
|
'''Newly Added Requests'''
*New requests you can enjoy after viewing the game's end credits have been added.
*Some of these requests will task you with surveying occurrences of the mysterious Massive Mass Outbreak phenomenon, in which simultaneous mass outbreaks of Pokémon occur throughout an area of the Hisui region. You can keep enjoying Massive Mass Outbreaks even after completing the related requests.
*If you're using a save data in which you've already viewed the game's end credits, you can enjoy post-credits content immediately after updating the game.

'''The Newly Added Eternal Battle Reverie'''
*After viewing the game's end credits and completing all of the requests added in this update, you will be able to access the Eternal Battle Reverie. In the Eternal Battle Reverie, you'll be able to meet Arceus in your dreams and attempt a test of strength. Hone your Pokémon battle skills and see how long of a win streak you can earn.

'''New Battles Added to the Training Grounds'''
*After completing all the new requests regarding Massive Mass Outbreaks, you'll be able to participate in the Path of Solitude or the Path of Tenacity at the Jubilife Village training grounds.
*In the Path of Solitude, you must choose one Pokémon to use in a difficult battle tailored to that specific Pokémon. When you complete one of these battles, your Pokédex will be updated with a new mark. In the Path of Tenacity, you will be able to enjoy battling the wardens and other characters you met during your journey.
*To participate in all Path of Tenacity battles, you will have to complete several newly added requests in addition to those pertaining to Massive Mass Outbreaks.

'''New Features Added to the Photography Studio'''
*Once you complete the new requests mentioned above, people that you've met during your travels will come visit the photography studio, and you will be able to take photographs with them.

'''New High-Difficulty Balloon Race Added to Coronet Highlands'''
*After completing all the requests added in this update, you can try your hand at a new balloon race challenge in the Coronet Highlands. Utilize the various Pokémon you can ride and aim to complete the challenge.

'''An Additional Special Berry Harvest at the Farm in Jubilife Village'''
*You can now request a new special Berry harvest at the Jubilife Village fields and grow Berries that you previously could not.

'''Changes to the Function of the Ginkgo Guild'''
*When you buy items from Ginter at the Ginkgo Guild cart in Jubilife Village, you will now have several options to choose from.

'''Other Update Details'''
*We have fixed an issue that kept players from advancing the mission “The Plate of Moonview Arena” if they took a specific action within that mission.
*We have fixed an issue in which under certain conditions, the weather could become stuck in one state.
*A number of other issues have also been fixed in order to improve your gameplay experience.
|Titled '''Daybreak''' (Japanese: '''ヒスイの夜明け''' ''Daybreak of Hisui''), this update was announced during the [[Pokémon Day#2022|Pokémon Day]] presentation on February 27.
*Fixed a bug where the mastered move that alpha Pokémon start with by default were still possible to be purchased from the Move Shop, despite already knowing the move.
|-
|1.1.1
|March 17, 2022
|6.0 GB
|
'''Update Details'''
*Fixed an issue where certain conditions would prevent players from obtaining the Shiny Charm even if they met the requirements. After updating the game, players who experienced this issue can obtain the Shiny Charm by speaking with Professor Laventon inside Galaxy Hall in Jubilife Village provided they meet the requirements.
|
|}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Legends Arceus logo.png|English logo
Pokémon Legends Arceus logo JP.png|Japanese logo
Pokémon Legends Arceus logo KR.png|Korean logo
Pokémon Legends Arceus logo zh-TW.png|Traditional Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Arceus logo zh-CN.png|Simplified Chinese logo
</gallery>
===Box art===
<gallery heights="140">
Legends Arceus JP boxart.png|Japanese box art
Legends Arceus AU boxart.png|Australian box art
Legends Arceus BR boxart.png|Brazilian box art
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*As stated in the Game Freak presentation at [https://archive.org/details/cedec-2022-game-freak-presentation-2 CEDEC2022], the development of the game Pokémon Legends: Arceus lasted about three years, starting in autumn 2018, and was mostly simultaneous with the production of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
*This is the first core series game not to have been released alongside another version since {{game|Platinum}}. This is also the first core series game to only come out in one version, previous solitary releases having all been [[upper version]]s.
*Other than in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} when the [[DS Sounds]] is enabled, this is the first core series game to use {{p|Pikachu}}'s old [[cry]] since {{B2W2}}, and the first to use {{p|Eevee}}'s old cry since {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. These reversions would continue into [[Generation IX]].
*This is the only core series game:
**To be released in the same year as [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|another core series game]] from a [[Generation IX|different generation]].
**In which [[Trade|trading]] or [[transfer]]ring is not required to obtain any Pokémon.
**In which [[Evolution]] is not required to obtain any species of Pokémon (without trading or transferring); after the Daybreak update, every evolved Pokémon in the game is catchable except for {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Ninetales}}.
**In which {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, and {{p|Shaymin}} can be obtained outside of an {{pkmn2|event}} (excluding [[glitch]]es).
**In which the [[Red Chain]] is obtainable without [[cheating]].
**To unlock a [[save data bonus]] in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|a previous game]], and to unlock a save data bonus conditionally.
**To not feature:
***Link battles.
***[[Event Pokémon|Event-exclusive Pokémon]].
***[[TM]]s.
***[[Master Ball]]s.
***[[Poké Doll]]s.
***A [[Pokémon League]].
***[[Pokémon Center]]s and [[Poké Mart]]s.
***The ability to cancel an [[Evolution]].
***[[Drink]]s.
***The [[player character]]'s [[mother]].
***A [[rival]].
**Released during the lifetime of the [[Nintendo Switch]] in which the system is not featured in the [[Player's house|player character's home]], although there is an unused room in the game containing one.
**In which [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] are written from a first-person perspective, being written by [[Professor Laventon]].
*This is the first (but not only) core series game to not feature:
**The full title of "Pocket Monsters" in its Japanese name (though the official website still considers it part of the core series<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>).
**[[Route]]s.
**[[Escape Rope]]s.
**{{cat|Repels}}.
**[[Ledge]]s.
**The option to toggle [[battle effects]] on or off.
**An in-game [[Game Freak#In the games|representation]] of [[Game Freak]].
**A [[game mascot]] on its boxart, although like {{game|Yellow}} and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|its remakes]], a Pokémon is named in the title.
*Out of the [[Generation VIII]] core series games, this game contains the fewest Pokémon, and is the only one to not feature any additional Pokémon outside the [[regional Pokédex]].
*There are no returning Pokémon featured in this game that were introduced after {{g|Sun and Moon}}, with the only Generation VIII Pokémon it features being those introduced in this game.
**Additionally, the only [[Generation VII]] Pokémon that are featured in the game are {{p|Rowlet}} and its Evolutions.
**Every Pokémon introduced in [[Generation IV]] is featured in this game.
***As of this game, every Pokémon introduced in Generation IV (and by extension, up to Generation VIII) is in at least one regional Pokédex.
*This is the first core series game since {{g|X and Y}}:
**To introduce [[List of cross-generational evolutionary lines|cross-generational Evolutions]] that don't evolve from or into a [[regional form]], namely {{p|Stantler}} evolving into {{p|Wyrdeer}}, {{p|Scyther}} into {{p|Kleavor}}, and {{p|Ursaring}} into {{p|Ursaluna}}.
**To be released in a month outside of November.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{Legends Arceus color}}
|bordercolor={{Legends Arceus color light}}
|textcolor=FFF
|ja={{tt|Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス|Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus}}
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢傳說阿爾宙斯|Pokémon Chyùhnsyut Ayíhjauhsī}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢傳說阿爾宙斯 宝可梦传说阿尔宙斯|Pokémon Chuánshuō Ā'ěrzhòusī}}
|fr=Légendes Pokémon : Arceus
|de=Pokémon-Legenden: Arceus
|it=Leggende Pokémon: Arceus
|ko={{tt|Pokémon LEGENDS 아르세우스|Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus}}
|es=Leyendas Pokémon: Arceus
}}

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Core series}}
{{story}}
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Legends: Arceus|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]

[[de:Pokémon-Legenden: Arceus]]
[[es:Leyendas Pokémon: Arceus]]
[[fr:Légendes Pokémon : Arceus]]
[[it:Leggende Pokémon: Arceus]]
[[ja:Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス]]
[[zh:宝可梦传说阿尔宙斯]]

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

2025-05-20T22:30:31Z

Scarftail: /* Intro */

{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Teal Mask|bordercolorscheme=Indigo Disk
|name=Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
|name2=Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
|jname=ポケットモンスタースカーレットゼロの秘宝
|jname2=ポケットモンスターバイオレットゼロの秘宝
|boxart=Scarlet HTAZ EN boxart.png
|boxart2=Violet HTAZ EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Koraidon}}, {{p|Ogerpon}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Ogerpon|Teal Mask}} form, and {{p|Terapagos}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}
|caption2=Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Miraidon}}, {{p|Ogerpon}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Ogerpon|Teal Mask}} form, and {{p|Terapagos}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}
|category=RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[core series]]
|players=1-2, 4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via version update)
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=February 28, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_au=February 28, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_eu=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_na=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_kr=February 28, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_hk=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_tw=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=7
|acb=PG
|oflc=PG
|grb=ALL
|website_en=[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/dlc/ Official site]
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sv_dlc/ja/ Official site]
|jbox=Scarlet HTAZ JP boxart.png
|jbox2=Violet HTAZ JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart
|jcaption2=Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart
}}
'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero''' (Japanese: '''ゼロの{{ruby|秘|ひ}}{{ruby|宝|ほう}}''' ''The Hidden Treasure of Zero'') is paid [[downloadable content]] for the [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] games {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It was announced on February 27, 2023 during a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2023|Pokémon Presents]], and was made available for purchase later that day. A physical bundle pack was announced on September 26, 2023 and was made available for purchase starting on November 3, 2023.

==Mechanics==
Following the precedent of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero allows {{player}}s to continue using their existing save data from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} to access the added content.

Players can begin [[The Teal Mask]] and visit [[Kitakami]] after starting the Treasure Hunt as part of the main storyline of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. In order to begin the main story of [[The Indigo Disk]], players need to have completed the main storyline of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet as well as that of The Teal Mask.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_intro/</ref> In order to begin the story of Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem, players need to have completed The Indigo Disk and the previous two stories.

As a purchase bonus, the DLC provides a set of [[List of game-based other distributions in Generation IX#New School Uniforms|exclusive clothing]], including four new uniforms. Players who purchased the DLC before October 31, 2023, also received a [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Hisuian Zoroark|serial code]] for a {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Zoroark}}.
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==Parts==
===Part 1: The Teal Mask===
[[File:The Teal Mask Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
{{main|The Teal Mask}}
In [[The Teal Mask]], the {{player}} is chosen to take part in a school trip that is held each year in collaboration with another school. They are taken to the land of [[Kitakami]], where a great mountain towers over the land and the people live at its base. It is a place of tranquil natural expanses, featuring rice paddies and apple orchards. The trip coincides with a festival regularly held in the village in Kitakami during this season, so the village is bustling with various street vendors and stalls. Players meet new friends and Pokémon as they unravel the mysteries behind the folktales that have been passed down in this land. This expansion features many [[The Teal Mask#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Ogerpon}}. It was released on September 13, 2023.
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===Part 2: The Indigo Disk===
[[File:The Indigo Disk Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
{{main|The Indigo Disk}}
In [[The Indigo Disk]], the {{player}} travels to [[Blueberry Academy]], a sister school of their own academy located in the [[Unova]] [[region]], as an exchange student. This expansion features many [[The Indigo Disk#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Terapagos}}. It was released on December 14, 2023.
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===Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem===
{{main|Mochi Mayhem}}
In this final part of the DLC, the player returns to Kitakami and encounters the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Pecharunt}}. It was implemented along with The Indigo Disk, though is only accessible if the player has a [[Mythical Pecha Berry]]. It was announced on December 20, 2023<ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1737473659206271074</ref> and made available on January 11, 2024 through the event distribution of the Mythical Pecha Berry.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_T9u6T9eOg</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero}}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery perrow="6">
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo.png|English logo
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo JP.png|Japanese logo

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo




</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, like the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], features two [[Legendary Pokémon]] as [[game mascot]]s, with each representing a different part of the games' DLC.
* When preorders became available, the {{DL|Nintendo Switch|Nintendo eShop}} unusually displayed The Teal Mask's release date as December 31, 2023; and The Indigo Disk's release date as April 30, 2024. (When a partial release date is revealed, the eShop usually aligns with the latest possible date that matches.)
** The Teal Mask's release date on the eShop also did not update when the official date of September 13, 2023 was revealed.
* Both game mascots of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero are connected to the [[Terastal phenomenon]].
** Neither can have their Tera Types changed due to their unique Terastallized states.
** Ogerpon has four unique Terastallized states for its Teal Mask, Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, and the Cornerstone Mask forms.
** As the source of the Terastallization, Terapagos has a unique Terastallized state named Stellar Form.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Teal Mask color}}|bordercolor={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|ja=ゼロの秘宝 ''{{tt|Zero no Hihō|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}''
|zh_yue=零之秘寶 ''{{tt|Lìhng jī Beibóu|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
|zh_cmn=零之秘寶 / 零之秘宝 ''{{tt|Líng zhī Mìbǎo|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
|fr=Le trésor enfoui de la Zone Zéro
|de=Der Schatz von Zone Null
|it=Il tesoro dell'Area Zero
|ko=제로의 비보 ''{{tt|Zero-ui Bibo|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
|es=El tesoro oculto del Área Cero
}}

==Related articles==
{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]

[[de:Der Schatz von Zone Null]]
[[es:El tesoro oculto del Área Cero]]
[[fr:Le trésor enfoui de la Zone Zéro]]
[[it:Pokémon Scarlatto e Violetto - Il tesoro dell'Area Zero]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスタースカーレット・バイオレットゼロの秘宝]]
[[zh:宝可梦朱／紫零之秘宝]]

Bulbapedia talk:Username policy

2025-05-20T22:25:56Z

Scarftail: /* New username request */ new section

{{talk header
| subtitle = This page is for discussions about the contents of the [[Bulbapedia:Username policy]] and to request username changes.
| noticetitle = Username changes
| notice = <div style="margin:auto; max-width:650px>If you would like to change your username, please read [[Bulbapedia:Username policy|the policy]], then start a new topic on this page and state the reason for your change. A member of the [[Bulbapedia:Leadership Board|Leadership Board]] will then review your request.</div>
| archives = [[Bulbapedia talk:Username policy/Archive 1|1]]
}}

== Change my username ==

I would like to change my username from [[User:TossedDwarf5019]] to '''Luan''', to simplify my login process and cause I don't [[wp:Dwarf-tossing|feel ok about that]] username anymore.
[[User:TossedDwarf5019|TossedDwarf5019]] ([[User talk:TossedDwarf5019|talk]]) 18:39, 13 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:57, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you so much :))) [[User:Luan|Luan]] ([[User talk:Luan|talk]]) 12:44, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

== Username change request to apollyon666. Current username contains deadname. ==

apollyon666 is also my username on other pokemon related accounts. [[User:apollyon666|apollyon666]] ([[User talk:apollyon666|talk]]) 17:35, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:57, 15 June 2024 (UTC)

== mathfreak231 -> MathyFurret ==

Came up with this username when I was like 10 on club penguin and discontinued it a few years ago. I prefer MathyFurret now. [[User:Mathfreak231|math]][[User talk:Mathfreak231|freak]][[Special:Contributions/Mathfreak231|231]] 04:55, 16 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 06:49, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

== kjhf -> slate ==

In line with my name change on other NIWA wikis. Thanks :) ([[User:Kjhf|Kjhf]] | [[User_talk:Kjhf|Talk]]) 14:56, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 18:07, 23 June 2024 (UTC)

==Nepsolit -> Nepepper==
Have a vendetta against the 2018ish meme filled name. Granted the new one isn't that much of an improvement but I like it better. Thanks in advance.

[[User:Nepsolit|Nepsolit]] ([[User talk:Nepsolit|talk]]) 19:01, 27 June 2024 (UTC).
:This has been completed. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 01:52, 28 June 2024 (UTC)

== RafaelGN -> rafael.zinho ==

My current username in most sites, including Discord. --[[User:RafaelGN|RafaelGN]] ([[User talk:RafaelGN|talk]]) 04:21, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
:Taken care of! Thanks. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 06:18, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you! ✌️ --[[User:Rafael.zinho|rafael.zinho]] ([[User talk:Rafael.zinho|talk]]) 00:58, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

== 3DualscreenS to polishedrelish ==

Hi, I would like my name changed to polishedrelish to keep it consistent with my other socials. Thank you in advance

--[[User:3DualscreenS|polishedrelish]] ([[User talk:3DualscreenS|talk]]) 18:18, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:39, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

== New username ==

I would like to change my username to "Monarch Satoshi". -- [[User:Felix Fox|Felix Fox]] ([[User talk:Felix Fox|talk]]) 19:28, 26 September 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:39, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

== Username change ==

Hi,
I realise policy is to not change usernames without a valid reason. I've changed my name and my username references my old name, which I would rather not see all the time. I'd like to please request changing my username from stuaker to jainanz
Thank you!
[[User:Stuaker|Stuaker]] ([[User talk:Stuaker|talk]]) 02:52, 25 October 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 06:04, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

Thank you so much! [[User:Jainanz|Jainanz]] ([[User talk:Jainanz|talk]]) 10:37, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

== Username change ==

Hi, my current username contains my old name, could my username be changed to Splatty?
[[User:DylianJ|DylianJ]] ([[User talk:DylianJ|talk]]) 13:59, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 14:15, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

== Rolandpokémon -> SMB99thx ==

I request this name change as I use SMB99thx in many websites. I don't use names like these any longer. [[User:Rolandpokémon|Rolandpokémon]] ([[User talk:Rolandpokémon|talk]]) 02:39, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
:Thank you. [[User:SMB99thx|SMB99thx]] ([[User talk:SMB99thx|talk]]) 03:05, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

== Username Change Request ==

Hi there. Looking to change my username so as to not include parts of my name anymore and maybe for consistency across socials. Hoping I can get KingKairos, but I believe somebody may already have an account under this name. If that's the case, ApexAxiom would be my backup option.

[[User:Cquick00|Cquick00]] ([[User talk:Cquick00|talk]]) 16:50, 5 December 2024 (UTC)
:Was able to rename the account to ApexAxiom. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 17:30, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

== User name change request ==

I'd like to have my name changed to Gwen Stacy.--[[User:MissDelibirda|MissDelibirda]] ([[User talk:MissDelibirda|talk]]) 21:02, 25 January 2025 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 21:37, 25 January 2025 (UTC)

== Username Change Request ==

Hi, I'd like to request to change my username to LordSerperior so it is in line with my name on other Pokemon related stuff. [[User:LordSerperior|LordSerperior]] ([[User talk:LordSerperior|talk]]) 13:07, 29 January 2025 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 13:37, 29 January 2025 (UTC)

== Name change ==

Hi, I'd like to request my name be changed to MadiStarcloud. I go by Madi these days and I'd prefer that to be reflected on my bulbapedia profile. Thanks so much in advance --[[User:Hoshii|Hoshii]] ([[User talk:Hoshii|talk]]) 13:58, 11 February 2025 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 16:40, 12 February 2025 (UTC)

== requesting a new username ==

i wish to have my username changed to '''Starry Finita'''. [[User:Josedanielsteller|Josedanielsteller]] ([[User talk:Josedanielsteller|talk]]) 10:28, 17 March 2025 (UTC)

:Apologies for the delay. This is done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 20:43, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

== Username change request ==

Helloo, sorry for the bother! Wanting my username to be changed to KOT0NE to be consistent with my forums username. [[User:Teamheartbreak|Teamheartbreak]] ([[User talk:Teamheartbreak|talk]]) 16:07, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 20:43, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

== New username request ==

Hi. I would like to change my username to Scarftail, as this is the screenname I've used the most commonly online. [[User:Crunchdog29|Crunchdog29]] ([[User talk:Crunchdog29|talk]]) 22:25, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

2025-05-20T22:19:24Z

Scarftail: /* Intro */

:''SV redirects here. For the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} set that uses this abbreviation, see [[Supreme Victors (TCG)]].''
{{Redirect|Scarlet and Violet|the Trading Card Game set under this name|Scarlet & Violet (TCG)}}
{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Scarlet|bordercolorscheme=Violet
|name=Pokémon Scarlet
|name2=Pokémon Violet
|jname=ポケットモンスタースカーレット
|jname2=ポケットモンスターバイオレット
|boxart=Scarlet EN boxart.png
|boxart2=Violet EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Scarlet's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{form|Koraidon and Miraidon|Apex Build}} {{p|Koraidon}}
|caption2=Pokémon Violet's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{form|Koraidon and Miraidon|Ultimate Mode}} {{p|Miraidon}}
|jbox=Scarlet JP boxart.png
|jbox2=Violet JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Pokémon Scarlet Japanese boxart
|jcaption2=Pokémon Violet Japanese boxart
|category=RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[core series]]
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via version update)
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=November 18, 2022
|release_date_au=November 18, 2022
|release_date_eu=November 18, 2022
|release_date_na=November 18, 2022
|release_date_kr=November 18, 2022
|release_date_hk=November 18, 2022
|release_date_tw=November 18, 2022
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
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|esrb=E
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|grb=ALL
|gsrr=6+
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|stafflink=Staff of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
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|website_en=[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon.com]
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'''Pokémon Scarlet''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスタースカーレット}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Scarlet'') and '''Pokémon Violet''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスターバイオレット}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Violet'') are the primary [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation IX]]. The games were released on the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on November 18, 2022. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day]], February 27, 2022, at 11 P.M. JST via [[Pokémon Presents#2022|Pokémon Presents]].

[[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] was revealed during Pokémon Presents on February 27, 2023. It is a DLC expansion for the games consisting of two parts: [[The Teal Mask]] and [[The Indigo Disk]]. A further epilogue for the DLC, [[Mochi Mayhem]], was made available on January 11, 2024.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The [[player character]], having just moved to the [[Paldea]] [[region]] with their [[mother]], now lives in the small settlement of [[Cabo Poco]] and prepares to start their studies at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} in the region's biggest city, [[Mesagoza]]. The academy's director, [[Clavell]], gives the player a choice of one of three [[first partner Pokémon]] and introduces them to their next-door neighbor and the head of the academy's student council, [[Nemona]]. Despite being a {{pkmn|Champion}}-level {{pkmn|Trainer}}, Nemona also takes one of the first partner Pokémon in her care in order to train a new team alongside the player. While exploring [[Poco Path]], the player encounters a weak {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}, which saves them from a pack of angry {{p|Houndour}}. An academy student named [[Arven]] identifies the Pokémon and hands its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]] to the player.

As the player and Nemona make their way to Mesagoza, she introduces them to the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and arranges for the player to receive a [[Tera Orb]] so they can utilize the phenomenon as well. In Mesagoza, the player saves a girl named [[Penny]] from being harassed by members of [[Team Star]], a group of delinquent academy students accused of bullying. They are also contacted by [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, Arven's mother{{sup/9|S}}/father{{sup/9|V}}, who reveals that the Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} the player now travels with was originally under their possession, and asks the player to look after it.

Three days later,<ref>The timelapse shows that it has been three days since the player arrived at the academy.</ref> Director Clavell initiates the Treasure Hunt, an independent study assignment where the {{tc|student}}s of the academy journey across Paldea in order to find something that they can call their own personal treasure. This allows the player to initiate three different storylines, either simultaneously or one by one.

===Victory Road===
At Nemona's urging, the player sets out to challenge the eight [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]] around Paldea. Those who collect the eight necessary [[Badge|Gym Badges]] may take on the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters and obtain the Champion Rank. While the player travels around the region to challenge the Gyms in any order they wish, Nemona frequently shows up to support the player in various ways, most often by battling. The player is also introduced to [[Geeta]], the chairwoman of the [[Paldea League|Paldea Pokémon League]] and the region's strongest Champion-ranked Trainer, the Top Champion, as well as several members of Paldea's [[Elite Four]].

Once the player has all eight Gym Badges, they make their way to the Pokémon League headquarters. After passing an interview test, the player battles and defeats the Elite Four and Geeta, making them a Champion-ranked Trainer. Excited by the player finally becoming her equal, Nemona challenges them to one more battle, in which she holds nothing back. Defeating her in this battle concludes the Victory Road storyline.

===Path of Legends===
Arven tells the player about the five [[giant Pokémon]] known as [[Titan Pokémon]] he has read about that reside in various places over Paldea, and requests the player's help in defeating them and collecting their [[Herba Mystica]], legendary herbs said to have amazing health benefits. During the quest to defeat the Titans, the player's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} gradually regains its old abilities by eating [[sandwich]]es made with the Herba Mystica. Arven eventually also reveals that he wishes to use the Herba Mystica to help heal his partner, {{p|Mabosstiff}}, who was severely injured a while back.

After all the Herba Mystica have been collected, the player's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} has recovered all of its former powers, excluding its ability to {{pkmn|battle}}, and Arven's Mabosstiff makes a full recovery, much to Arven's immense relief. The {{pkmn|Professor}} then requests the player to come see them at their laboratory at the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], with Arven battling the player at his full power to test if they're both ready to take on the most dangerous area in the region. Defeating him concludes the Path of Legends.

===★ Starfall Street ★===
An individual referring to themselves as [[Cassiopeia]] hacks into the player's [[Rotom Phone]] and requests the player's help in taking down Team Star in an operation codenamed "Operation Starfall". Director Clavell, disguised as an academy student and using the pseudonym "Clive", joins the player as they make their way around Paldea to take down the five squads of Team Star at their bases by defeating the boss of each squad. During the player's one-man war against the team, they gradually learn more about the team's history. The team was formed by victims of bullying who, rallied together by their mysterious "big boss", decided to finally confront their bullies. However, when confronted 18 months before the events of the game, the bullies fled without even attempting to fight back and dropped out of the academy. Moreover, the then-deputy director of the academy wiped out all the cases of bullying from the school's records, making Team Star seem like bullies themselves. Blaming themselves for having failed to prevent this from occurring, the entire staff of the academy had resigned as a result, explaining why none of the current staff members know anything about the incident.

Eventually, once all five of Team Star's squads have been taken down, Cassiopeia reveals themselves as the "big boss" of Team Star, having started Operation Starfall because the team cannot continue operating in its current way, and tells the player to confront them in the schoolyard at night. At the academy, Clavell takes off his disguise and claims himself to be Cassiopeia, but after being defeated in a battle, he admits he was simply testing the player to see if they'd be ready to face the real Cassiopeia. The player meets the real Cassiopeia in the schoolyard, who reveals herself to be Penny. After Penny has been defeated, Clavell reveals that the Team Star bosses were watching the battle, and allows the team to continue operating as long as they turn their bases into training facilities for Trainers, which they accept. This concludes ★ Starfall Street ★.

===The Way Home===
[[File:The Way Home Violet descend.png|thumb|left|200px|{{ga|Juliana}} and her friends descend to Area Zero with Miraidon, beginning The Way Home chapter]]
After the first three stories have been concluded, the player, Arven, Nemona, and Penny make their way to [[Area Zero]] at the Great Crater of Paldea, following the Professor's request. As the group travels to the four research stations around the area to unlock the door to the Professor's laboratory, they encounter primeval{{sup/9|S}}/mechanical{{sup/9|V}} Pokémon, which are revealed to have been [[Time travel|brought to the present day from another era]] by a [[time machine]] created by the Professor, including two specimens of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}. At the laboratory's entrance, some of these [[Paradox Pokémon]] confront the player and their friends, forcing the player to enter the [[Zero Lab]] alone while their friends fight off the Pokémon outside.
[[File:The Way Home Violet ending.png|thumb|right|200px|{{ga|Juliana}} and her friends going back to Mesagoza, concluding The Way Home chapter]]
Inside the laboratory, the player discovers that the Professor is actually a robot, created by the real Professor before they were killed by the second and more aggressive Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}}. The {{wp|artificial intelligence}} within the robot, despite being an exact copy of the Professor's memories and knowledge, opposes the original Professor's plan to keep the time machine running, as it would threaten to destroy Paldea's ecosystem with an overflow of Paradox Pokémon. However, since the AI is programmed to protect the time machine, the player is forced to battle it against its will. Once the AI has been defeated, the player is rejoined by their friends, and a program called the Paradise Protection Protocol takes over the robot Professor, as well as locking all [[Poké Ball]]s not marked with the Professor's ID. Finally regaining its ability to battle, the player's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} confronts and defeats the other member of its kind, ending the Paradise Protection Protocol's hold over the AI. The AI, however, recognizes that its systems are so integrally connected with the time machine that the machine cannot be shut down as long as it remains present. As such, the AI chooses to travel to another era using the time machine, bidding the player and their friends farewell as it disappears. After the time machine shuts down permanently, the player and their friends decide to take a slow and scenic route back to Mesagoza, concluding The Way Home and the main game.

===Post-game===
With the player and their friends returning to normal school life, Nemona suggests hosting a battle tournament at the school to celebrate the player's new Champion status, requesting for Geeta to take part in it as well as she is the chairwoman of the academy's school board. While Geeta says she's busy with her duties as the Pokémon League chairwoman, she agrees to take part if the player takes her place in inspecting all the [[Gym Leader]]s to see if they're still worthy of keeping their positions. As such, the player returns to each Gym and takes on the eight Gym Leaders once more in a series of [[rematch]]es.

After the player has finished the rematches and reported their inspection results to Geeta, the tournament, dubbed the [[Academy Ace Tournament]], is finally conducted. The player defeats Arven in the first round, the biology teacher [[Jacq]] in the second round, the battle studies teacher [[Dendra]] in the third round, and Geeta in the finals, officially making them the strongest Trainer at the academy. Clavell then declares that the tournament will not be a one-time event and will henceforth be held regularly, concluding the post-game story.

===The Teal Mask===
{{main|The Teal Mask}}
The player joins three other students on a school trip to the land of [[Kitakami]] in the east, where they participate in the [[Festival of Masks]] and uncover the tale of {{ga|Ogerpon}} and the [[Loyal Three]] alongside the local siblings [[Carmine]] and [[Kieran]].

===The Indigo Disk===
{{main|The Indigo Disk}}
Following their trip to Kitakami, the player is invited to become an exchange student at [[Blueberry Academy]] in the [[Unova]] region by the academy's director, [[Cyrano]]. At this new, battle-focused education facility, they explore the vast [[Terarium]], re-encounter Carmine and Kieran, and take part in the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}. Eventually, the player's journey leads them back to Paldea and [[Area Zero Underdepths|the depths of Area Zero]] in search of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{ga|Terapagos}}.

===Mochi Mayhem===
{{main|Mochi Mayhem}}
The player, Nemona, Arven, and Penny travel to Kitakami together to meet Kieran and Carmine. However, their trip takes a turn for the worse when more and more people start behaving very oddly. The unusual behavior turns out to be the cause of a mysterious [[mochi]] created {{ga|Pecharunt|a small purple Pokémon}}, requiring the player and Kieran to team up in order to stop it from escalating the situation any further.

==Features==
The game is set in the [[Paldea]] [[region]] and is an open-world game in which areas are seamlessly connected. The areas in the game can be visited in any order without Pokémon's levels being scaled to the player's achievements. The game also features multiplayer with up to four players simultaneously, enabling [[trade|trading]] and [[Pokémon battle|battling]] between players as well as allowing them to travel through the game's areas together.

===Terastal phenomenon===
{{main|Terastal phenomenon}}
The Terastal phenomenon is a new type of transformation that allows any Pokémon from the Paldea region to power up and become bejeweled using the [[Tera Orb]]. After Terastallizing, a Pokémon's natural type attribute is either enhanced or altered according to their innate Tera Type.

===Paradox Pokémon===
{{main|Paradox Pokémon}}
The Paradox Pokémon appear for the first time as "unidentified creatures".<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/books/</ref> {{p|Great Tusk}} is described in the [[Scarlet Book]], appearing in Pokémon Scarlet, while {{p|Iron Treads}} is described in the [[Violet Book]], appearing in Pokémon Violet. They are a group of unique Pokémon that came from the ancient past in Pokémon Scarlet and the distant future in Pokémon Violet.

===Gyms===
Scarlet and Violet feature [[Gym]]s, just like most of the other core series titles. In Paldea, the Gym Leaders are [[Katy]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Brassius]] ({{t|Grass}}), [[Iono]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Kofu]] ({{t|Water}}), [[Larry]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Ryme]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Tulip]] ({{t|Psychic}}), and [[Grusha]] ({{t|Ice}}). For the first time in the series, the player is able to challenge the Gyms in any order they wish.

===Elite Four and Champion===
For the first time in a non-remake game since [[Generation IV]], the Elite Four can only be challenged in a fixed order. The members are [[Rika]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Poppy]] ({{t|Steel}}), [[Larry]] ({{t|Flying}}), and [[Hassel]] ({{t|Dragon}}). After defeating all four Elite Four members, the player faces the Top Champion, [[Geeta]], who uses a team consisting of a variety of types.

===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]===
Most version-exclusive Pokémon can be encountered and caught by players of the opposite version who join a [[Union Circle]] or [[Tera Raid Battle]], except for Koraidon and Miraidon, which require trading. {{p|Armarouge}} and {{p|Ceruledge}} can be obtained through raids, even solo raids in the opposite version that their evolution items can be obtained in, but not a Union Circle, and vice versa for Paradox Pokémon, not counting limited-time event Tera Raids.
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{{Moveentrytm|0429|Mismagius|1|Ghost|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0692|Clauncher|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0693|Clawitzer|1|Water|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0766|Passimian|1|Fighting|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0875|Eiscue|1|Ice|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0885|Dreepy|2|Dragon|Ghost|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0886|Drakloak|2|Dragon|Ghost|gen=9}}
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{{Moveentrytm|0990|Iron Treads|2|Ground|Steel|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0991|Iron Bundle|2|Ice|Water|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0992|Iron Hands|2|Fighting|Electric|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0993|Iron Jugulis|2|Dark|Flying|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0994|Iron Moth|2|Fire|Poison|gen=9}}
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{{Moveentrytm|1006|Iron Valiant|2|Fairy|Fighting|gen=9}}
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====[[Poké_Portal_News|Event Tera Raid Pokémon]]====
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====[[The Teal Mask]]====
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{{Moveentrytm|0424|Ambipom|1|Normal|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0877|Morpeko|2|Electric|Dark|gen=9}}
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====[[The Indigo Disk]]====
Every [[Legendary Pokémon]] can be encountered in both versions, though being able to find the opposite-version ones requires doing [[Blueberry Quest]]s with other players.
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{{Moveentrytm|0409|Rampardos|1|Rock|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0646|form=-White|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|formlink={{form|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0791|Solgaleo|2|Psychic|Steel|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0800|form=-Dusk Mane|Necrozma|2|Psychic|Steel|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0896|Glastrier|1|Ice|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|1020|Gouging Fire|2|Fire|Dragon|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|1021|Raging Bolt|2|Electric|Dragon|gen=9}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Violet color}}; border:5px solid #{{Violet color light}}"
!{{color|FFF|Violet}}
|-
|
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{Violet color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|0027|form=-Alola|Sandshrew|2|Ice|Steel|gen=9|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}}
{{Moveentrytm|0028|form=-Alola|Sandslash|2|Ice|Steel|gen=9|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}}
{{Moveentrytm|0249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|0380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|0382|Kyogre|1|Water|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|0410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|0411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0638|Cobalion|2|Steel|Fighting|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|0639|Terrakion|2|Rock|Fighting|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|0640|Virizion|2|Grass|Fighting|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|0644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|0646|form=-Black|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|formlink={{form|Kyurem|Black Kyurem}}|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0792|Lunala|2|Psychic|Ghost|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|0800|form=-Dawn Wings|Necrozma|2|Psychic|Ghost|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|0897|Spectrier|1|Ghost|gen=9|}}
{{Moveentrytm|1022|Iron Boulder|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=9}}
{{Moveentrytm|1023|Iron Crown|2|Steel|Psychic|gen=9}}
|}
|}
|}

==Compatibility==
===Pokémon GO===
The games are compatible with Pokémon GO through Bluetooth LE as of version 1.2.0 (released on February 27, 2023). Players can send postcards as well as [[Gimmighoul Coin]]s from their phone to the games.

Each time a postcard is sent, wild {{p|Vivillon}}'s pattern will change depending on the location where the Postcard came from. This effect lasts 24 hours in real-time, after which the pattern of wild Vivillon will be reset, and the player will be able to receive another Postcard.

=== Pokémon HOME===
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]] as of HOME's version 3.0.0 (released on May 30, 2023). This allows them to store and receive Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, including Pokémon from previous [[generation]]s that were [[transfer]]red into Pokémon HOME. Users of HOME can transfer Pokémon freely between other Scarlet and Violet save files on the console, even if the files belong to different profiles.

Only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]], [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]], [[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]] and a [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Scarlet and Violet Pokédex|select few]] "foreign" Pokémon can be transferred to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The Kitakami and Blueberry Academy Pokédex were released with the two iterations of [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] DLC, but the Pokémon in those Pokédexes became compatible with the base game upon release even if the player has not purchased the DLC. All [[regional form]]s of compatible Pokémon that existed at the time of release and their respective regional evolved forms are also compatible.

When a compatible Pokémon from another game first enters these sets of games, its moveset is changed to its four most recent level-up moves by default (though the player can make alterations). Additionally, any compatible Pokémon brought from {{g|Legends: Arceus}} will have their Poké Ball displayed as a [[Strange Ball]] due to their invalid Poké Ball IDs not being otherwise recognised in these games.

====Unusable moves====
{{main|List of moves by availability in Generation IX}}
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, many moves, including {{cat|Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield|those that are usable in Sword and Shield}}, are no longer usable. Pokémon do not normally learn these moves in the game. In lieu of their usual descriptions, most of these moves instead have the following generic description: "''This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.''"

{| class="roundtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{scarlet color}}; border:3px solid #{{violet color}}; min-width: 200px"
|+ style="display: table-caption; text-align: center" |'''Unusable moves'''
!{{color2|fff|Move}}
! {{color2|fff|Type}}
! {{color|fff|Generic}} {{color|fff|description}}
|-
|{{m|Anchor Shot}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Aromatherapy}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Assist}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Autotomize}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Baddy Bad}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Barrage}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Barrier}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Bestow}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Bide}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Bolt Beak}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Bone Club}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Bonemerang}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Bouncy Bubble}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Bubble}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Buzzy Buzz}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Camouflage}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Captivate}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Chatter}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
| {{m|Chip Away}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
| {{m|Clamp}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Comet Punch}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Constrict}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Core Enforcer}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Crafty Shield}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Dizzy Punch}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Double Iron Bash}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Double Slap}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Dragon Rage}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Dual Chop}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Egg Bomb}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Electrify}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Embargo}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Eternabeam}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Feint Attack}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Fishious Rend}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Flame Burst}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Flash}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Floaty Fall}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Flower Shield}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Foresight}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Freezy Frost}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Frustration}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Gear Grind}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Gear Up}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Geomancy}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Glitzy Glow}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Grass Whistle}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Grudge}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Hail}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Head Charge}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Heal Block}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Heal Order}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Heart Stamp}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Hidden Power}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Hyper Fang}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Ice Ball}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Ion Deluge}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Jump Kick}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Karate Chop}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Kinesis}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|King's Shield}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Land's Wrath}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Laser Focus}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Leaf Tornado}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Light of Ruin}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Lovely Kiss}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Lucky Chant}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Magic Coat}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Magnet Bomb}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Magnitude}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Mat Block}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
| {{m|Me First}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Meditate}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Meteor Assault}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Mind Reader}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Miracle Eye}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Mirror Move}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Mirror Shot}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Mud Bomb}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Mud Sport}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Natural Gift}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Nature Power}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Needle Arm}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Nightmare}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Oblivion Wing}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Obstruct}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Octazooka}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Octolock}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Odor Sleuth}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Ominous Wind}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Pika Papow}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Powder}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Power-Up Punch}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Psycho Shift}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Psywave}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Punishment}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Purify}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Pursuit}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Rage}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Razor Wind}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Refresh}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Return}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Revenge}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Rock Climb}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Rolling Kick}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Rototiller}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Sappy Seed}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Searing Shot}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Secret Power}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Sharpen}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Signal Beam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Silver Wind}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Sizzly Slide}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Skull Bash}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Sky Drop}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Sky Uppercut}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Smelling Salts}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Snap Trap}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Snatch}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Sonic Boom}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Sparkly Swirl}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Spider Web}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Spike Cannon}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Splishy Splash}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Spotlight}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Steamroller}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Storm Throw}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Submission}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Synchronoise}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Techno Blast}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Telekinesis}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Thousand Arrows}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Thousand Waves}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Trick-or-Treat}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| class="c" {{No}}
|-
|{{m|Trump Card}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Twineedle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Veevee Volley}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
| {{m|Venom Drench}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Vital Throw}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Wake-Up Slap}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Water Sport}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Wring Out}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|-
|{{m|Zippy Zap}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
| class="c" {{Yes}}
|}
*In addition, all [[Z-Move]]s, [[Max Move]]s, and [[G-Max Move]]s are also unusable in these games.

In Version 2.0.1, which was released alongside [[The Teal Mask]], several previously unusable moves were made usable again. These were mostly [[signature move]]s of Pokémon that were added in that update. Further moves were made usable in Version 3.0.0, coinciding with [[The Indigo Disk]].

{| class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{scarlet color}}; border:3px solid #{{violet color}}; min-width: 200px"
|+ style="display: table-caption; text-align: center" |'''Formerly unusable moves'''
!{{color2|fff|Move}}
!{{color2|fff|Type}}
!{{color|fff|Enabled in}}
|-
|{{m|Aeroblast}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Aura Wheel}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|2.0.1
|-
|{{m|Beak Blast}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Blue Flare}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Bolt Strike}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
| 3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Clanging Scales}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|2.0.1
|-
|{{m|Clangorous Soul}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|2.0.1
|-
|{{m|Conversion}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Conversion 2}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Crush Grip}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Dark Void}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|2.0.1
|-
|{{m|Decorate}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Doom Desire}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|2.0.1
|-
|{{m|Dragon Hammer}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Floral Healing}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Forest's Curse}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|2.0.1
|-
|{{m|Freeze Shock}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Fusion Bolt}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Fusion Flare}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Glaciate}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Ice Burn}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Luster Purge}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Mist Ball}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Moongeist Beam}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Photon Geyser}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Prismatic Laser}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Psycho Boost}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Rock Wrecker}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Sacred Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Secret Sword}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|3.0.0
|-
| {{m|Seed Flare}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|2.0.1
|-
| {{m|Sketch}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Sparkling Aria}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Strange Steam}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|2.0.1
|-
|{{m|Sunsteel Strike}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|3.0.0
|-
| {{m|Tail Glow}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|2.0.1
|-
|{{m|Take Heart}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|2.0.1
|-
| {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|3.0.0
|-
|{{m|Toxic Thread}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|2.0.1
|-
|{{m|Triple Kick}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|3.0.0
|}

===[[Save data bonus]]es===
If the [[Nintendo Switch]] system being used has save data from previous mainline Pokémon games, the player may talk to an NPC in [[Mesagoza]] to receive a case for the [[Rotom Phone]]:
*Pika-Vee Case, if {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!}} save data exists.
*Ball Guy Case, if {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword or Shield}} save data exists.
*Pokétch Case, if {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl}} save data exists.
*Arc Phone Case, if {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}} save data exists.

==Reception==
{{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Okay" 6/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-review Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review - IGN]</ref> They are the lowest rated core series games on {{wp|Metacritic}},<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-violet-is-now-the-lowest-rated-mainline-pokemon-game/ Pokemon Violet is now the lowest-rated mainline Pokemon game - GamesRadar]</ref> both holding a score of 72%<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-scarlet Pokémon Scarlet for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-violet Pokémon Violet for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> each.

===Sales===
The games are the most pre-ordered games in the series' history.<ref>https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2257288/full/</ref> They sold over 10 million units in their launch weekend, which is the highest for any Nintendo game in this time frame.<ref>[https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/pokemon/23475973/pokemon-scarlet-violet-sells-10-million-copies-nintedo-switch Bugs aside, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sell 10M copies - Polygon]</ref> As of December 31, 2022, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have sold 20.61 million copies worldwide, the highest for a Nintendo game in its launch quarter.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, the games sold 22.10 million copies worldwide, the highest for a Nintendo game in its first fiscal year. As of March 31, 2025, the games have sold 26.79 million copies worldwide, making these the second best selling Pokémon games of all time, only behind the original games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software]</ref> These games are the best selling Pokémon games on the Nintendo Switch, marking the first time that the best selling Pokémon game on a Nintendo system wasn't the first set of core series games (of the Nintendo systems that had core series games released for them).

====Japanese sales====
The games are the best selling Pokémon games in series history in Japan, with over 8.30 million units sold.<ref>[https://gamerant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-28-year-best-sales-record/ Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Shatters 28-Year Series Record]</ref>

==Staff ==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Scarlet - Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection}}

==Version history==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Scarlet color}}; border:3px solid #{{Violet color}}"
! style="background:#{{Violet color light}}" |Version
! style="background:#{{Violet color light}}" |Release date
! style="background:#{{Violet color light}}" |Game file size
! style="background:#{{Violet color light}}" |Official note
! style="background:#{{Violet color light}}" |More information
|-
|1.0.0
|Initial release
|5.5 GB
|N/A
|Playable version only available via physical game card.
|-
| 1.0.1
|November 10, 2022
|6.6 GB
|
*Various bug fixes and adjustments have been made to make your gameplay experience more enjoyable.
**'''NOTE:''' In order to enjoy Mystery Gifts and features using online play, you will need to have downloaded the latest data.
|
*The original version when downloading from Nintendo eShop.
*This update is required for online connectivity.
*Certain Pokémon had move compatibility changed.
*The base stat totals of the members of the [[treasures of ruin]] were lowered by 10 each.
|-
| 1.1.0
|December 1, 2022
|6.6 GB
|
* Season 1 of Ranked Battles will kick off, allowing you to enjoy Ranked Battles through the Battle Stadium.
**Please check the in-game notice for more details about Ranked Battles Season 1.
*An issue has been fixed that caused the music to not play correctly during the battles with the Elite Four and the Top Champion in the Victory Road path.
*Other select bug fixes have been made.

We are aware that players may encounter issues that affect the games' performance. Our goal is always to give players a positive experience with our games, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We take the feedback from players seriously and are working on improvements to the games.
|
*Pokémon afflicted by the {{status|sleep}} [[status condition]] in battle now close their eyes.
*Some Pokémon now use proper idle animations in battles.
|-
|1.2.0
|February 27, 2023
|6.7 GB
|
Thank you for playing the Pokémon series.

On Monday, February 27, we released the version 1.2.0 update for the Nintendo Switch exclusive software titles Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

With this update, we have added new features, new functionality for Pokémon Boxes, and fixes for bugs that affected game progress, among other updates. We will continue to take your feedback very seriously and take measures to improve your gameplay experience.

;Newly Added Features
*The Nintendo eShop page for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for the [https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/pokemon-scarlet-the-hidden-treasure-of-area-zero-70070000016943-switch/ Pokémon Scarlet] game or the [https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/pokemon-violet-the-hidden-treasure-of-area-zero-70070000016942-switch/ Pokémon Violet] game can now be accessed via the main menu. For more details on The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, please visit [https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_part_1_2/ The Pokémon Company].
*Trainers can now enjoy Online Competitions and Friendly Competitions in the Battle Stadium, and entries are now open for an official Online Competition: Paldea Prologue.
*Players can now [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61360 connect their games to Pokémon GO].

; Feature Adjustments
*Additional functionality has been added for Pokémon Boxes:
**From a Pokémon's summary, players can now change Pokémon's nicknames, markings, held items, and mark- or Ribbon-related titles, as well as reorder moves, have Pokémon remember or forget moves, and use TMs.
**Players can also now swap out held items by pressing the Y Button when in the '''Held Items''' view.
**Players are now able to select '''All Boxes''' while moving Pokémon or items in the '''Party and Boxes''' view and '''Held Items''' view.
**When in the '''Battle Team''' view, Pokémon in your Boxes that are assigned to a Battle Team will now have their icons displayed in a darker hue if those Pokémon are members of the Battle Team that is currently being displayed.
*The News screen will be displayed when you connect to the internet from the main menu, just as it is when connecting to the internet from the Poké Portal.

;Bug Fixes
;Tera Raid Battles
* A bug could prevent an opposing Tera Pokémon's HP gauge from visually reflecting damage dealt by certain moves (such as Play Rough) or damage dealt at the same time that certain status conditions are applied, causing the Tera Pokémon's HP gauge to fluctuate in an unusual manner. This has been fixed.
* A bug that caused all Pokémon on your side to faint at once despite their HP gauges indicating that they still have HP could occur in black crystal Tera Raid Battles against Pokémon with the Mightiest Mark. This has been fixed.
* A bug that temporarily prevented a player from entering any input into the game could occur if a Tera Pokémon took certain actions while the player was choosing the target of their move. This has been fixed.
*Errors could occur when someone connecting to a Tera Raid Battle saw a different Pokémon displayed on their screen than what the host saw. This has been fixed.
*A bug could occur that caused players joining a Tera Raid Battle from the Tera Raid Battles search screen to be brought to a Tera Raid Battle against a Pokémon different from the one they saw displayed. This has been fixed.
*A bug that caused Tera Raid Battle crystals to stop appearing for a set amount of time could occur under certain circumstances. This has been fixed.

;Battles
* Type matchups against Pokémon that have fainted will no longer appear when selecting a move or target during Double Battles.
*We have fixed a bug in which a Zoroark that had Terastallized and was disguised as another Pokémon via its {{a|Illusion}} Ability could have been identified as a Zoroark by using the '''Check Target''' option.
*We have fixed a bug in which the type matchups of moves targeting a Zoroark that had Terastallized and was disguised as another Pokémon via its Illusion Ability would display based on the type of the Pokémon that Zoroark was disguised as, rather than Zoroark's Tera Type.
*We have fixed a bug in which the stats of a Dondozo with a Tatsugiri in its mouth increased when Dondozo used Order Up when the move should have been negated (for example, by an opponent using Protect).
*We have fixed a bug in which the effects of Destiny Bond failed to activate if a Pokémon Terastallized the turn after using Destiny Bond and then fainted.

;Other
*We have addressed an issue that made the game prone to forcibly closing at certain locations. As a result of this fix, there may be fewer Pokémon and people displayed in certain towns or in the wild.
*We have fixed a bug in which a Pokémon that is not a part of the Paldea Pokédex was displayed as being registered to the Paldea Pokédex after being obtained through a Link Trade.
* Certain actions prevented the main character's expressions from changing until the game was closed and reopened. This has been fixed.
* A bug occurred for some players after Ranked Battles Season 1, wherein visiting the Ranked Battles screen immediately after the season's results had been calculated caused an error right after these players received their rewards. Following this error, players were unable to participate in any further Ranked Battles. This has been fixed.
*We have fixed a bug in which a player may not have received the Master Rank Ribbon if they had registered several Battle Teams but had not used the Battle Team in the first slot when winning Ranked Battles in the Master Ball Tier.
*We have fixed a bug in which a Pokémon you caught may not have listened to your commands in accordance with what is written in the profile app (“Pokémon caught at Lv. XX or below will listen to your commands”) if that Pokémon was Link Traded back to you from another player.
*We have fixed a bug in which new information may not have been added to your Pokédex after you received a Shiny Pokémon or a Pokémon caught by a Trainer who plays in a different language via Surprise Trade if you already had that species registered to your Pokédex.
*Objects such as Poké Balls could have been displayed in certain areas unintentionally. This has been fixed.
*Passersby are no longer displayed during certain battles that take place in towns during the main story.
*A number of other bug fixes have been implemented.
|
*The TM Preview image for {{m|Acrobatics}} mistakenly had remnants of a developer debugging menu, which was fixed.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230308132800/https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1633457907777015809</ref>
|-
|1.3.0
|April 20, 2023
|6.7 GB
|
Thank you for playing the Pokémon series.

On Wednesday, April 19, we released the version 1.3.0 update for the Nintendo Switch exclusive software titles Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

;Support for Trainers Who Caught an Egg Instead of Walking Wake or Iron Leaves in Tera Raid Battles
Trainers who caught an Egg instead of Walking Wake or Iron Leaves in a Tera Raid Battle before updating to version 1.2.0 of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet were affected by a bug that prevented them from catching either of these Pokémon.

This bug has been fixed, and Trainers who caught such Eggs instead of Walking Wake and Iron Leaves will now be able to catch these Pokémon.

In addition, the Tera Raid Battle events for these two Pokémon will return around the same time as this game update. Visit this page for details on the Tera Raid Battle events.

;Feature Adjustments
A change has been made to the deadline for entries for Friendly Competitions, which are found in the Online Competitions section of the Battle Stadium.

*Before this change: Entries were allowed until the Friendly Competition began.
*After this change: Entries will be allowed until the Friendly Competition ends.

;Bug Fixes
;Link Battles

*Fixed a bug in Link Battles where selecting Swap in just before the selection timer reached zero could fail to switch in the selected Pokémon and subsequently cause switching — and the battle itself — to act abnormally.
*Fixed a bug in Link Battles where once the remaining time for the battle was under one minute, it would no longer be displayed where it was supposed to.
*Fixed a bug that occurred in Link Battles where, depending on the move being used at the time a Pokémon fainted, the amount of time a Trainer received to select their next Pokémon was reduced.
Battles

* Fixed a bug where the {{a|Cud Chew}} Ability would trigger again once every two turns after it triggered the first time, contrary to what is written in the Ability description.
*Fixed a bug that occurred when Zoroark Terastallized while using its Illusion Ability to disguise itself as another Pokémon. On the Check Status screen, the Terastallized Zoroark's type would display as the original type of the Pokémon it had disguised itself as, rather than Zoroark's Tera Type.
*Fixed a bug that occurred when Zoroark used its Illusion Ability to disguise itself as another Pokémon that had already Terastallized. This bug caused Zoroark's type on the Check Status screen to incorrectly display as the Tera Type of the Pokémon Zoroark had disguised itself as.
*Fixed a bug in Double Battles with moves that cause stat changes for the Pokémon using the moves. This bug caused the stat changes to incorrectly happen twice if the user hit two opposing Pokémon with the move while an opposing Pokémon was behind a Substitute.

;Pokémon GO Connectivity

* Fixed the main issue causing the game to crash on the screen used to pair with a Pokémon GO account.

;Other

*Fixed a bug affecting Trainers who received Hisuian Zoroark from the Mystery Gift screen as a special early-purchase bonus for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet without first having seen Zoroark in their game. This bug caused Zoroark to be incorrectly displayed as registered in these Trainers' Pokédexes.
Other select bug fixes have been implemented.
|
|-
|1.3.1
|May 24, 2023
|6.7 GB
|
*Fixed a problem that caused unintended behavior in private official tournaments in which certain users were invited to participate.
|
|-
|1.3.2
|June 28, 2023
|6.7 GB
|
*Mechanic adjustments have been made for upcoming live tournaments.
|
|-
|2.0.1
|September 12, 2023
|9.2 GB
|
Release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet
*Trainers who have purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will now be able to enjoy adventures in Part 1: The Teal Mask. Please click here for more details on Part 1: The Teal Mask.

Additional Pokémon
*For Trainers who have not purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, additional Pokémon may appear via local or online communication modes.

Newly Added Features
*You will now be able lock the mini map that appears while you are out in the field so that up is always north. You can do this by pressing the Right Stick twice while you have the map app open to select the App and mini maps locked setting.
*Camera settings have been added to the Options menu. These settings will let you adjust how the camera works while you are out in the field.
*We have added a feature that allows you to signal a Pokémon accompanying you in the field to stop and wait where it is. To give this signal, press the Left Stick.
*You can now take pictures by pressing the A Button in the camera app.
*You can now play music by pressing the ZL Button or ZR Button while the camera app is open. You may find that Pokémon accompanying you in the field and people around you will react to the music.
*While using the Union Circle, Trainers can now share photos they have taken with the camera app during that Union Circle session with the friends they are playing with.
*We have added a feature to TM Machines that allows you to filter for moves your Pokémon can learn. By interacting with a TM Machine and selecting the option to filter for learnable moves, you will be able to display only TMs containing moves that a specific Pokémon can learn.
Bug Fixes and Feature Adjustments
* Incorrect descriptive text for the moves Ceaseless Edge, Dire Claw, and Stone Axe has been corrected. The descriptions for these moves previously included the words “aiming to land a critical hit,” but these moves do not increase the critical-hit ratio in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. This wording has been removed from these descriptions.
*We have fixed a bug where the Itemfinder Mark would not be applied to a Pokémon even if the conditions were met.
*Wild Pokémon that have the Titan Mark will now reappear in the field after a certain amount of time if they have been defeated.
*We have made adjustments to the way Pokémon icons are displayed in the Boxes.
*Other select bug fixes have been implemented.
|
*Certain Pokémon had their data adjusted.
** {{p|Basculin}}'s catch rate was increased from 25 to 190
**Many Pokémon's [[TM]] compatibility was increased, often involving moves the evolutionary relatives could learn but that stage could not.
**Certain Pokémon acquired new [[Move Reminder]] and [[Egg Moves]]; most notably [[Lake guardians]] and [[Alolan form|Alolan]] {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Cacnea}}, and {{p|Luvdisc}}, respectively, who did not have any at all.
|-
|2.0.2
|October 12, 2023
|9.2 GB
|
Bug Fixes

*Under certain conditions, victories against the NPC Trainers scattered across the game world may not have been recorded. As a result, the rewards players could earn by winning a certain number of battles — such as from Pokémon League representatives in the Paldea region or Ogre Clan members in the land of Kitakami — were not obtainable. This bug has been fixed, so players who experienced this issue can now challenge affected NPC Trainers again to record their victories and subsequently receive any eligible rewards.
*It was not previously possible to transfer certain special Pokémon to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet via Pokémon HOME if those Pokémon were brought into Pokémon HOME from Pokémon GO, even if a Pokémon of the same species had already been obtained in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet prior to version 1.3.2. This bug has been fixed, and the issue has been resolved.
*Other select bug fixes have been implemented.
|
* Fixed a bug in Version 2.0.1 in which the game would crash when fighting the Paradise Protection Protocol's {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} while having Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} registered in the [[Pokédex]].<ref>https://twitter.com/mattyoukhana_/status/1712285713738142195</ref>
|-
|3.0.0
|December 13, 2023
|9.9 GB
|
Release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet
*Trainers who have purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will now be able to enjoy adventures in Part 2: The Indigo Disk. Please click here for more details on Part 2: The Indigo Disk.

Additional Pokémon
*For Trainers who have not purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, additional Pokémon may appear via local or online communication modes.

Feature Adjustments
*The difficulty of the Ogre Oustin' minigame has been adjusted.
Bug Fixes
*We have fixed a bug that resulted in the Hospitality Ability causing unintended behavior in certain situations.
*The effects of the Protosynthesis and Quark Drive Abilities will no longer occur while the Neutralizing Gas Ability is in effect.
*Other select bug fixes have been implemented.
|
|-
|3.0.1
|January 31, 2024
|9.9 GB
|
Bug Fixes

*If the player used items to level up an Inkay to Lv. 29 or lower, the game would stop responding to button input. This bug has been fixed.
*Some materials needed to craft TM223 (Metal Sound) were previously dropped by a Pokémon that appears in only one version of the game. This issue has been resolved. Shieldon Claws are no longer required to craft TM223 (Metal Sound).
*After players installed the Item Printer in the League Club Room, under certain circumstances players could get stuck between the Item Printer and the wall. This bug has been fixed. Affected players can now get unstuck by speaking to the character next to the Item Printer and selecting “I want to print something!”
* When a Pokémon under the effect of Dragon Cheer was switched out of battle and then reentered that battle, its attacks would still have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This bug has been fixed.
*Certain moves that Calyrex could learn via TM only while united with Glastrier or Spectrier would remain in Calyrex's move set even after Calyrex separated from Glastrier or Spectrier. Furthermore, even if those moves were forgotten, Calyrex could then remember those moves without being united with Glastrier or Spectrier. This bug has been fixed.
*Other select bug fixes have been implemented.
|
|-
|TBD
|June 5, 2025<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/games-with-free-updates/ Nintendo Switch Games with Free Nintendo Switch 2 Updates - Nintendo US]</ref>
|TBD
|
*Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

*Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.
|
|}
Notes:
*v1.0.0 is present on the physical game cards, and is playable on a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
*On June 19, 2023, it was announced that a future update would fix the move descriptions of {{m|Dire Claw}}, {{m|Ceaseless Edge}}, and {{m|Stone Axe}}, which incorrectly state that they have a high critical-hit ratio (as they did in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}).<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/115.html</ref> However, the June 28, 2023 update did not include this change, with the change instead being made in the following update.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Scarlet Violet Key Visual.png|alt=Outside the Paldea Academy. On the left, from left to right: Armarouge, Pawmo, Nemona, Juliana riding Koraidon, Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and half of Clavell dressed in his Scarlet outfit. On the right, from right to left: Ceruledge, Arven and Lechonk, Florian riding Miraidon, Quaxly, Penny, and half of Clavell wearing his Violet outfit.|Key visual
</gallery>

===Logos===
<gallery perrow="6">
Pokémon Scarlet logo.png|English Scarlet logo
Pokémon Scarlet logo FR.png|French Scarlet logo
Pokémon Violet logo.png|English and French Violet logo
Pokémon Scarlet logo JP.png|Japanese Scarlet logo
Pokémon Violet logo JP.png|Japanese Violet logo
Pokémon Scarlet logo KR.png|Korean Scarlet logo
Pokémon Violet logo KR.png|Korean Violet logo
Pokémon Scarlet logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese Scarlet logo
Pokémon Violet logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese Violet logo
Pokémon Scarlet logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese Scarlet logo
Pokémon Violet logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese Violet logo
Pokémon Scarlet logo DE.png|German Scarlet logo
Pokémon Violet logo DE.png|German Violet logo
Pokémon Scarlet logo IT.png|Italian Scarlet logo
Pokémon Violet logo IT.png|Italian Violet logo
Pokémon Scarlet logo ES.png|Spanish Scarlet logo
Pokémon Violet logo ES.png|Spanish Violet logo
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The titles of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are similar to [[Core series#Trademarks|several Japanese trademarks]] registered by [[Nintendo]], [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]], and [[Game Freak]] in 2008 and 2009. The Chinese titles use the same characters as two of the trademarks.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!English||Japanese||Application no. ||Registration no.
|-
|Pocket Monsters Vermilion||{{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|朱|しゅ}}}}||2008-093273||5222908
|-
|Pocket Monsters Purple||{{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|紫|むらさき}}}}||2008-093274||5222909
|-
|Pocket Monsters Crimson||{{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|紅|くれない}}}}||2008-093275||5222910
|-
|Pocket Monsters Scarlet||{{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|緋|ひ}}}}||2008-093276||5222911
|-
|Pocket Monsters Vermilion||{{j|ポケットモンスターヴァーミリオン}}||2009-060076||5307994
|-
| Pocket Monsters Purple|| {{j|ポケットモンスターパープル}}||2009-060077||5307995
|-
|Pocket Monsters Crimson||{{j|ポケットモンスタークリムゾン}} ||2009-060078||5341303
|-
|Pocket Monsters Scarlet||{{j|ポケットモンスタースカーレット}}||2009-060079 ||5341304
|}
* These are the first paired core series games:
** In which the player characters' initial appearance differs depending on the version.
***In addition, these are the first core series games in which the player characters wear the same outfit regardless of gender.
**To feature version-exclusive [[Pokémon Professor]]s.
** Since {{B2W2}} to be named after colors.
**To not include an option for Set mode.
**To feature 8 [[Elite Four]] members.
**To feature two {{pkmn|League}}s.
**To take place in three separate regions ([[Paldea]], [[Kitakami]], and [[Unova]]).
***As such, these are the first core series games since {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} to feature more than one playable region.
*Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and its [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion pass]] introduced four {{pkmn|Champion}}s, current or former, the most of any Pokémon game.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{scarlet color}}|bordercolor={{violet color light}}|textcolor=fff
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスタースカーレット・バイオレット|Pocket Monsters Scarlet & Violet}}
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢朱／紫|Pokémon Jyū / Jí}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢朱／紫 宝可梦朱／紫|Bǎokěmèng Zhū / Zǐ}}
|fr=Pokémon Écarlate et Violet
|de=Pokémon Karmesin und Purpur
|it=Pokémon Scarlatto e Violetto
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 스칼렛・바이올렛|Pocket Monsters Scarlet & Violet}}
|pt=Pokémon Scarlet e Violet
|es=Pokémon Escarlata y Púrpura
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
*[[Walkthrough:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet walkthrough]]

{{Core series}}
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{{Project Games notice}}

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[[de:Pokémon Karmesin und Purpur]]
[[es:Pokémon Escarlata y Pokémon Púrpura]]
[[fr:Pokémon Écarlate et Violet]]
[[it:Pokémon Scarlatto e Violetto]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスタースカーレット・バイオレット]]
[[zh:宝可梦朱／紫]]

Iono

2024-09-27T20:33:18Z

Scarftail: /* Pokémon */ This is incorrect.

{{translation notice}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{electric color}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|corecolor={{electric color light}}
|name=Iono
|jname=ナンジャモ
|tmname=Nanjyamo
|jtranslit=Nanjamo
|sloganline=The Supercharged Streamer
|image=Scarlet Violet Iono.png
|size=340px
|caption=Artwork from Scarlet and Violet
|gender=Female
|eyes=Unknown<ref>Her [https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/6a/Iono_concept_art.jpg reference sheet] states that she wears colored contact lenses</ref>
|hair=Pink/Teal
|hometown=[[Levincia]]
|region=[[Paldea]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{electric color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|counterpart=[[Iono (Masters)]]
|enva=Lily Ki ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=[[Fairouz Ai]] ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{electric color light}}
|member=[[Paldea League]]
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]
|domain=[[Levincia Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Electric}}
|specialty={{t|Electric}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{electric color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]''
|debut=''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'' (Horizons) ''[[PPW02|Breathe In]]'' (Paldean Winds)
|enva=[[List of English voice actors|Erika Harlacher-Stone]] (Horizons) Julia Gu (Paldean Winds)
|jpva=[[Kaede Hondo]] (Horizons) [[Fairouz Ai]] (Paldean Winds)
}}
|}
'''Iono''' (Japanese: '''ナンジャモ''' ''Nanjyamo''<ref>[https://bandai-a.akamaihd.net/bc/images/shop_top_candytoy/pokemonscaleworld_NANJYAMO_01.jpg "Nanjyamo & Harabarie"] [https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/pokemonscaleworld/ Pokémon Scale World] figurine catalog image</ref>) is an {{wp|Internet celebrity|influencer}} and {{wp|online streamer|streamer}} who is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Levincia]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Levincia Gym]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. She hands out the {{badge|Electric}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her.

==In the core series games==
===Role===
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
{{incomplete|section|missing role in main game}}
In [[The Indigo Disk]], Iono can appear in the [[Blueberry Academy]] [[League Club Room|League Club]] as a special coach, and can be found [[League Club Room/Interactions|speaking with]] [[Brassius]], [[Larry]], [[Tulip]], [[Grusha]], [[Clavell]], or [[Salvatore]]. In her conversations with the {{player}}, she reveals that she's taking this opportunity at the academy for her next stream, coming up with the title “Gym Leader Iono INFILTRATES this WEIRD ACADEMY! You won’t BELIEVE what she finds!”<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDIonoClickbait>''"Lemme hit you with the eyeball-snatching title I brainstormed for my next stream... “Gym Leader Iono INFILTRATES this WEIRD ACADEMY! You won’t BELIEVE what she finds!”" - Iono''</ref> She then asks the player what her focus should be on, and if the player suggests the director, [[Cyrano]], she describes how risky it could be to bring on a "snoozer guest", and how it'd be a "Top 10 Iono Betrayals moment..."<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDCyranoRoast>"''The...director? Like, the boss-man guy? You sure? Sounds kinda bori— uh, risky! If I bring on a snoozer guest, that’d be a real Top 10 Iono Betrayals moment..." - Iono''</ref> If suggested in their initial meeting, Iono will report back on her second visit to the League Club that Cyrano's appearance made her viewer count rise dramatically due to his natural charisma.<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDCyranoRedemption>''"The moment Mister Director-guy came on stream, my viewer count went WHOOSH! To the moon!!! Where’d that guy even come from?! No way was that his first time on a stream! He was so magnetic he even stole MY thunder! Who gets more eyeballs than me?! I ’unno!" - Iono''</ref> After beating her in a rematch, she will give the player the [[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rotom Phone|Iono Zone Case]] as a gift, which she describes as an ''"SSS-tier drop!"''<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDPhoneCase>''"...Meh! Viewer numbers are viewer numbers! As thanks, here’s an SSS-tier drop! Some mega-exclusive Iono merch!" - Iono''</ref>

===Character===
[[File:Iono Iono Zone.png|thumb|left|250px|Iono in the "Iono Zone"]]
Iono is a popular streamer and influencer from the [[Paldea]] region who runs the '''Iono Zone''' (Japanese: '''ドンナモンジャＴＶ''' ''Donnamonja TV'') {{wp|livestreaming|livestream}}, where she showcases her work as a [[Gym Leader]].<ref name=IonoZone>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9HAaHc3wnc Guess Iono’s Partner Pokémon! | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''YouTube''.</ref> She prioritizes viewer engagement<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/characters/iono/ Iono — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> and frequently collaborates with other popular figures, such as [[Tulip]], though these collaborations can sometimes affect her self-esteem,<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDTulip>''"Nono, darling! Why haven’t I gotten an invite to collab on your stream lately?" - Tulip "Gweh! W-well, to be super honest... If people see you and me together...they’ll start noticin’ all the ways you’re...better than me..." - Iono''</ref> and she doesn't like being rejected.<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDBrassius>''"Awww, c’monnn! Throw the Iono Zone a bone! We Gym Leaders should all be friendos anyway!" - Iono "I have absolutely no interest in getting any closer to you." - Brassius''</ref> Despite her overwhelming popularity making it difficult to go unnoticed,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy6d1-7Zyw0 【公式】ジムリーダー・ナンジャモの相棒は何者なんじゃ!?【ドンナモンジャTV】 (Japanese)</ref> she reveals to [[Larry]] that she enjoys the attention.<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDLarry>''"If people knew my face, I’d run the risk of drawing crowds. That’d make it hard to get into restaurants—or worse, I could get banned for causing a disturbance in one." - Larry "Hwhaaa?! Hold up, back up! You DON’T want people to recognize you?" - Iono''</ref>

She is known for her unique habit of mixing languages, a quirk called "Iono-ese" by her and her fans. Her popularity has caught the attention of various significant figures, including [[Salvatore]], who mentions her in his language class, and [[Grusha]], who was a fan of her earlier content before she focused more on clicks and sponsorships. Iono no longer reads the comments on her streams due to negative feedback from certain fans.<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDGrusha>''"Say whaaat?! Grusha, you know ’bout my streams?!" - Iono "I used to watch them before competitions and stuff, yeah. Cheered me up a lot. I’ve known about you since before you started doing that weird greeting thing. Nowadays it feels like it’s all about gettin’ the most clicks—all the sponsorships and everything. Pretty uncool, if you ask me." - Grusha''</ref> Salvatore, however, has a more positive relationship with her, affectionately calling her "Mademoiselle Magnemite".<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDSalvatore>''"Bonjour, mademoiselle Magnemite! How are you doing this lovely day?!" - Salvatore "A friendo from another continento! ’Ello, ’ello, hola, ciao and bonjour! I’m from the Iono Zone!" - Iono "Waouh! It’s you! The one who says ce méli-mélo de mots—the famed user of this mishmash!" - Salvatore''</ref> Her fans, known as the "Iono Hype Squad", often refer to her as "Miss Iono", while Tulip calls her "Nono".<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDTulip/> Iono herself calls her fans "Iono Zoners" or simply "chat".<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDMagnemite>''"Chat went nutso for my Terarium tour! ’Specially when my li’l Magnemite hair-pair went on a bzzt-bzzt-smash rampage in Chargestone Cavern!" - Iono''</ref><ref name=SVGameScriptTIDIonoZoners>''"You’re a young, fresh-faced Champion! Any channel you collabed with would rake in the views...but you stayed a loyal Iono Zoner!" - Iono''</ref> She's aware that many of her most loyal fans are students, including those attending [[Blueberry Academy]].<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDFanDemographic>''"A lot of my loyal fans are still in school, so lotsa Blueberry peeps know about Iono! Guess the Supercharged Streamer has the right voltage no matter where she goes!" - Iono''</ref><ref name=SVTIDRayTheStudent>''"Y’know Iono? The streamer? I use the same type as her, so like, ready for a shock?"''</ref><ref name=SVTIDTerariumTrainer>''"Aren’t you that kid who was on the Iono Zone?! Whosawhatsit?! Iunno! I swear, there was a kid who looked just like you on the Iono Zone. The viewer count for that stream was totally insane!"''</ref>

Often valuing her viewers' reactions more than winning battles, Iono sometimes regrets going too far for content, as seen in her conversation with [[Clavell]] at the [[League Club Room|League Club]], though she brightened up when Clavell complimented the nickname "Mr. Walksabout" that she gave him on her stream.<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDClavell>''"Well, I actually thought the name “Walksabout” was rather charming and whimsical. I cannot deny it was an excellent moniker. You clearly have an aptitude for naming things." - Clavell "P-please! Stop taking this so well! I’m gonna faint from sheer embarrassment!" - Iono''</ref> Interestingly, Iono notices that her viewer count spikes whenever she loses a battle, though she doesn't understand why.<ref name=SVTIDRematchLoss>''"Nyahaha! Who won this time? I know, Iono! But my viewer numbers zoomed up way less than usual! Whyfore?!" - Iono''</ref>

Iono is highly animated in her movements. She often shakes with clenched teeth in awkward or tense situations and, in battle, she continuously steps up and down in place. Her oversized jacket frequently conceals her hands, so actions like waving or holding a [[Poké Ball]] are done with her coat's arms. The '''dainty''' [[Battle style (game mechanic)#Throwing styles|throwing style]] she uses in battle is the same as the one available to the player at the League Club and is shared with [[Poppy]].

===Appearance===
[[File:Iono concept art.jpg|thumb|right|Iono's reference sheet]]
Iono is a small, thin woman with long arms and legs. Her age is unclear, though she has been a streamer for several years. She has distinctive teal and pink hair that reaches below her knees, styled in two wide ponytails with "bulbs" at the ends and a short pink bang shaped like a ribbon.<ref>The [[Miniature Torso Figures]] line shows that the "ribbon" is a styled part of her hair.</ref> Her contact lenses feature a gradient of colors, and her unique eyelashes have purple, triangular segments. Her natural hair color might be black, suggested by her short, thin eyebrows. Iono's teeth are jagged and shark-like, which might be a nod to the design of popular virtual YouTuber characters in the real world.

====Clothing and accessories====
Iono's outfit consists of an oversized yellow and black jacket with her logo on the front and stylized {{i|Poké Ball}}s on the sleeve straps. Beneath the jacket, she wears a silver bodysuit with a screw-like detail at the neck and a black textured outfit underneath, extending to her thighs. Her shoes, matching the bodysuit in color, have high heels and a yellow outsole, with a protruding "screw". All her clothing items feature a hexagonal pattern. She also sports a black strap on her left thigh with gray text.

Two "fancy shmancy"<ref name=IonoZone/> {{p|Magnemite}}-shaped hair clips animate and mimic Iono's emotions. These clips can express various reactions and have been shown to act independently, including causing a "bzzt-bzzt-smash rampage" in [[Chargestone Cavern]].<ref name=SVGameScriptTIDMagnemite/> Strangely, Iono never uses any member of the Magnemite line on her team, although she offers to [[trade]] a Magnemite to the player in [[The Indigo Disk]].

<div style="float:left; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
[[File:Iono's Magnemite Terastal Emoting animated.png|thumb|left|Iono's hairclips emoting as she Terastallizes]]
[[File:Iono Dazed animated.png|thumb|left|Iono, dazed after a loss]]
</div>

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===Pokémon===
Iono will {{Tera}}stallize her {{p|Mismagius}} at the first opportunity.
====Gym battle====
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|{{Pokémon/9
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{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|pokemon=Luxio
|level=23
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|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|type1=Ghost
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|ability=Levitate
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|move2=Hex|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[Rematch]]====
Prior to the release of [[The Teal Mask]], Electrode knew {{m|Sucker Punch}} instead of {{m|Magnet Rise}}.
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|{{Pokémon/9
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|{{Pokémon/9
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|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=101
|pokemon=Electrode
|level=65
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Foul Play|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Magnet Rise|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Status
|move3=Discharge|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Electric Terrain|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
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|move3=Psychic Fangs|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Fang|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
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|ndex=429
|pokemon=Mismagius
|level=66
|gender=female
|type1=Ghost
|tera=Electric
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Charge Beam|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mystical Fire|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[League Club Room]]====
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|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=941
|pokemon=Kilowattrel
|gender=male
|level=80
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|ability=Wind Power
|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Endeavor|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Discharge|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=101
|pokemon=Electrode
|gender=
|level=80
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Foul Play|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rain Dance|move2type=Water|move2cat=Status
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Electric Terrain|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|gender=male
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|move1=Water Pulse|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Acid Spray|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|pokemon=Luxray
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|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Wild Charge|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Psychic Fangs|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Fang|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=466
|pokemon=Electivire
|gender=female
|level=80
|type1=Electric
|ability=Motor Drive
|move1=Brick Break|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Trailblaze|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Supercell Slam|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|pokemon=Mismagius
|gender=female
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|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mystical Fire|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Traded to the player====
Upon the third unique interaction with Iono in the League Club Room, she will trade a Magnemite to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding {{Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or [[Mythical Pokémon]].

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|move1=Electroweb|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status
|move4=Spark|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|[[In-game trade]]|}}
{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Masters EX Iono and Bellibolt.png|thumb|x250px|Art of Iono and Bellibolt for [[Pokémon Masters EX]]]]
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Iono (Masters)}}
Iono forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Bellibolt}} and {{p|Wattrel}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Iono became a playable sync pair on January 12, 2024.

{{PairDex/h|electric}}
{{PairDex|191|Iono|trainerlink=Iono (Masters)#Bellibolt|trainerimg=Iono|0939|Bellibolt|gender=male|buddy=yes|Electric|Ground|Support|exrole=Special Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|191|Iono|trainerlink=Iono (Masters)#Wattrel|trainerimg=Iono|0940|Wattrel|gender=male|Electric|Rock|Support|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
|}
{{-}}

==Quotes==
{{main|Iono/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Iono anime.png|thumb|230px|Iono in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']]
Iono first appeared in ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', where she was is revealed to be friends with [[Dot]]. Iono was contacted by Dot to help her find [[Liko]], who was missing. Taking the opportunity, Iono asked Dot if she wanted to do a collaboration in her live show as Nidothing to better spread the word. With the help of Iono, Dot was able to locate Liko in [[Levincia]]. Iono then turned the search into a game of tag and later congratulated [[Roy]] for finding Liko and thanked Liko for her help in making her stream a hit.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Iono reappeared talking to Dot via video conference, she showed that she knew that Dot had finally become a [[Trainer]] and soon after when she was interrupted by Liko and [[Roy]], she talked to Liko a little about her friendship with Dot and wished everyone to have fun at the planned party for [[Diana]]'s farewell to [[Brave Olivine]].

In ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', Iono appeared in a flashback that took place before Dot joined the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. During a livestream in the Iono Zone, she read a comment from Dot about how to deal with a dilemma. Following Iono's response, Dot got the impetus she felt she needed to join the group.

[[File:Dot and Iono.png|left|thumb|250px|Iono and Dot]]
In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Iono appeared hosting an edition of Iono Zone when she was interrupted by the appearance of the [[Black Rayquaza]] in the skies, dancing animatedly and striking the pose in her artwork before spotting it some distance away.

Iono appeared in a flashback to Liko and Roy's journey in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]''.

In [[HZ046]], Iono was selected as Dot's challenge as part of Terastal Training.

Sometime after Dot, Liko, and Roy began their training, Iono helped the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] get a place to keep the [[Brave Olivine]] safe while it was repaired.

In [[HZ049]], Iono met Dot again at the dock where the Brave Olivine was docked. Seeing Dot's insecurity without the Nidothing outfit, Iono proposed that Dot battle as Nidothing and that, in the meantime, Roy had a training battle with Dot. Later, upon seeing Dot's confidence in winning a battle alongside {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, Iono announced in a video that Dot would be her opponent in an online event. In secret, Iono revealed that she would like to face Dot as Nidothing because it would increase her online audience, but she was happy for her friend.

In [[HZ050]], Iono participated in another Nidothing video, with her outgoing personality, Iono overshadowed Dot a little when the two were talking about the upcoming battle between the two. The next day, Iono finally had her battle with Dot, and despite the efforts of Dot and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, Iono managed to win the battle. After the battle, Iono approved Dot in the [[Terastal Training]] and congratulated Dot for understanding a little more how to evolve as a Trainer.

In [[HZ055]], Iono participated in the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]] as Dot's partner. They faced against [[Poppy]], with Iono doing most of the fighting during Dot's frequent moments of uncertainty, eventually leading to her defeating Poppy's {{p|Copperajah}} and winning the battle for her and Dot. Despite Dot feeling she didn't do much to benefit her side in the battle, Iono agreed with Poppy that Dot was just thinking too hard about it and then took her leave.
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====Character====
In the anime, Iono shares many of the characteristics and personality of her game counterpart, being very excitable and upbeat with a mischevious and outgoing nature. As a famous streamer Iono is very eccentric as well as being technologically savy and she has many fans worldwide. She also showed a lot of affection for [[Dot]] who she considers a close friend, especially when she asked [[Liko]] to protect Dot. Iono is also a kind and encouraging person as seen when she encouraged Dot to have more fun in battles.

====Design====
[[File:Iono anime expression sheet.png|thumb|250px|Iono's ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' concept art]]
Iono was adapted for ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' by the series' character designers. As can be seen in her concept art, Iono's {{p|Magnemite}} hair clips can move independently, especially when jumping upwards in a state of surprise. This is similar to the games, so much so that the concept art for her appearance in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} also makes note of this. Despite this, her design is simpler for animation, as she lacks the hexagonal pattern that travels up her clothing and boots.
[[File:Iono HZ034.png|thumb|left|250px|Iono without her hair accessories]]
Her [[HZ015|debut episode]] was animation directed by [[Masaaki Iwane]], who solo-animates almost all of the episodes he participates on.<ref name=IwaneSolo></ref> As a result, Iono's first appearance was entirely animated in his style, where he uses a variety of animation techniques idiosyncratic to him. Her personality is made clear by Iwane's strong understanding of animation timing, allowing him to hold her on dynamic poses with very little in-betweens, which then snap together to create a wealth of exaggerated movements, such as when she's addressing her fans after Liko has been found. To further emphasize this, he often animates her more drawn-out movements on every single frame, which makes her movements appear even more erratic when snapping back to more limited animation, all in a very short timespan.

In both Iono's reveal trailer and game debut in [[Generation IX]], she often tends to step in place, something that is absent from her movement in the anime.

She appeared briefly in ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'' without her hair accessories, which according to her, is part of her personality and who she really is.
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====Pokémon====
This is the list of Iono's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the anime:

=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Iono
|pkmn=Bellibolt {{TeraIcon|Electric}}
|type1=Electric
|img=Iono Bellibolt.png
|cap=Iono's Bellibolt
|img2=Iono Bellibolt Terastal.png
|cap2=Iono's Terastallized Bellibolt
|epnum=HZ015
|epname=Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Dawn M. Bennett
|desc={{p|Bellibolt}} is Iono's first known Pokémon. It's often seen by her side when she is calling [[Dot]].

In [[HZ050]], Bellibolt was used to battle [[Dot's Quaxly]] for her [[Terastal Training]] test and won.

In [[HZ055]], Bellibolt teamed up with Dot's Quaxly in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Poppy]]'s {{p|Tinkaton}} and {{p|Copperajah}}. Defending Quaxly throughout the battle, Bellibolt eventually succeeded in defeating Copperajah after Quaxly had triggered its Electromorphosis, resulting in Iono and Dot winning the battle.

Bellibolt's known moves are {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Slack Off}}, {{m|Reflect}}, and {{m|Zap Cannon}}, and its Ability is {{a|Electromorphosis}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Iono
|pkmn=Tadbulb (×26)
|type1=Electric
|img=Tadbulb anime.png
|cap=Iono's Tadbulb
|epnum=HZ049
|epname=
|desc=These {{p|Tadbulb}} were used by Iono to help illuminate battles.

None of Tadbulb's moves are known.}}

=====Traveling with=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Iono
|pkmn=Rotom Phones
|type1=Electric
|type2=Ghost
|img=Iono Rotom Phone.png
|cap=Iono's Rotom Phone
|img2=Iono Rotom Phones.png
|cap2=Iono's Rotom Phones
|epnum=HZ015
|epname=Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?
|desc=In ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', Iono was shown to own a Rotom Phone with a {{p|Magnemite}} Magnet Case. In [[HZ049]], she was shown to own multiple additional Rotom Phones, which she uses for recording videos at various different angles at once.}}

====Iono's videos====
As a streamer and online celebrity in the [[Pokémon world]], Iono appeared in a few online videos during ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" |Episode ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]''
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" |Episode [[HZ050]]
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Nidothing with Iono.png|200px]] Collaboration with [[Nidothing]]
|[[File:HZ050.png|200px]] Battle with [[Dot]]
|-
|}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=本渡楓 ''[[Kaede Hondo]]''
|en=[[List of English voice actors|Erika Harlacher-Stone]]
|it=Giada Sabellico
|pl=Małgorzata Prochera
|es_la=Nycolle González
|th=ฐิติกมล หมดห่วง
}}

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
[[File:Iono Paldean Winds.png|thumb|250px|Iono in Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]
Iono's first appeared as a cameo in ''[[PPW02|Breathe In]]'', hosting a video in the Iono Zone that [[Aliquis]] watches on his phone, following his defeat at the hands of [[Nemona]] earlier in the episode.

Iono reappeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', where she introduced all the Gym Leaders of Paldea.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Iono
|pkmn=Bellibolt
|type1=electric
|img=Iono Bellibolt PW.png
|epnum=PPW04
|epname=Breathe Together
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Bellibolt}} is Iono's only known Pokémon. Bellibolt appeared alongside Iono during [[Paldea]]'s [[Gym Leader]]s introduction video for [[Naranja Academy]].

None of Bellibolt's moves are known.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=ファイルーズあい ''[[Fairouz Ai]]''
|en=Julia Gu
|it=Veronica Arrigo
|pt_br=Bianca Alencar
|es_eu=Irene Valadés
|es_la=Elizabeth Infante
}}

===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
[[File:Iono Teaser.png|thumb|250px|Iono's initial teaser image]]
Iono was initially revealed to the public on October 12th, 2022, in a video uploaded to all official Pokémon YouTube channels titled '''Guess Iono’s Partner Pokémon!'''<ref name="IonoTeaser">[https://web.archive.org/web/20231219171537/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9HAaHc3wnc&t=37s Guess Iono's Partner Pokémon!]</ref> with the intent to tease the reveal of her partner Pokémon, {{p|Bellibolt}}, just two days later in '''Meet Bellibolt.'''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkfN-jyEcrI Meet Bellibolt]</ref> An announcement of her reveal was made just one day prior, with the Japanese account including a silhouetted tease of her design.<ref name="IonoReveal">[https://web.archive.org/web/20231219170641/https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1579819355851743233 Tweet about Iono's reveal.]</ref> In the videos, she dances around animatedly, spouts her usual catchphrases, and baits the audience to catch the full reveal, letting slip that she chose to do so to rack up the on her follow-up.

Her voice in these reveals went uncredited for a whole year until the release of ''[[PPW02|Breathe In]]'', which, in re-using audio from this animation for a short cameo featuring Iono, confirms her voice actress here was [[Fairouz Ai]].<ref name="GameVOCredit">[https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1714648455115628990 Video comparing the same voice for Iono used in PP02]</ref>
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===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
[[File:Iono Path to the Peak.png|thumb|250px|Iono's card in [[Pokémon: Path to the Peak]]]]
A card featuring Iono, specifically [[Iono (Paldea Evolved 185)]], appeared in ''[[PTP03|Internationals]]'', used as part of [[Edgar Troy]]'s strategy.
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===Biri-Biri===
[[File:Biri-Biri Gym Leaders.png|thumb|250px|Iono in [[Biri-Biri]]]]
Iono briefly appeared as a silhouette alongside the other [[Paldea]] [[Gym Leader]]s in the music video for [[Biri-Biri]].
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==In literature==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Iono Adventures.png|220px|thumb|Iono in Pokémon Adventures]]
Iono debuted in the {{MangaArc|Scarlet & Violet}}.
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===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Iono HZM.png|220px|thumb|Iono in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
Iono briefly appeared in a cameo in [[HZM03]].
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===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game!===
[[File:Monjana CSV.png|thumb|left|150px|Monjana in Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game!]]
'''Monjana''' (Japanese: '''もんじゃな''' ''Monjana''), a [[cross-canon counterpart]] of Iono, appeared in the Scarlet & Violet arc of [[Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game! Scarlet & Violet Arc|Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game!]], where she battles against the protagonists. Her deck is themed around {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, such as {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pawmi}}, and often mentions how lucky she is at the game.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2daSvA7MizU</ref> Monjana's personality appears to be similar to that of Iono's in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, as she maintains a thoroughly smug attitude throughout both of her battles, though her design is radically different. The {{p|Magnemite}}-shaped hairclips have been replaced with [[Master Ball]]s, and her hair now curves below her face in the shape of lightning bolts. Additionally, she now has an actual ribbon in her hair, as opposed to having her hair styled like a ribbon above her fringe.
[[File:Monjana jacket CSV.png|thumb|right|150px|Monjana's Bellibolt jacket after losing]]
Her design is far simpler in this manga; her sharp teeth have been removed in favor of a single fang, with further simplifications made to her boots and singular thigh high, the latter of which was removed. Her jacket now resembles a {{p|Bellibolt}} in spite of it not making an appearance in Monjana's deck during the chapter she is in, but its expression on the jacket shifts depending on Monjana's own personality for comedic effect.
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==In the TCG==
===Paldea Evolved===
{{main|Iono (Paldea Evolved 185)}}
Iono was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Clay Burst}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}} expansion. An {{TCG|ultra rare}} version and a {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version of the card were released in the same sets. The card makes both players return their hand to the bottom of their deck, and draw a new hand consisting of as many cards as they have {{tcg|Prize card}}s remaining.

=== Card gallery===
<div style="margin:center; font-size:125%; margin:auto; max-width:1200px; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color dark}}">
<div style="margin:auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; font-size:80%; padding: 3px; {{roundy|5px}}; #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; text-align:center; gap: 2px;">

<div style="flex: 1; font-size:80%">
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; flex-basis: 100px; min-width: 80px; height: 250px; overflow:hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center">[[File:IonoPaldeaEvolved185.jpg|x250px]]</div>
<div>'''{{color2|000|Iono (Paldea Evolved 185)|Iono}}''' Regular print ''Illus. {{color2|000|Sanosuke Sakuma}}''</div>
</div>

<div style="flex: 1; font-size:80%">
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; flex-basis: 100px; min-width: 80px; height: 250px; overflow:hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center">[[File:IonoPaldeaEvolved254.jpg|x250px]]</div>
<div>'''{{color2|000|Iono (Paldea Evolved 254)|Iono}}''' {{color2|000|Paldea Evolved}} {{color2|000|Ultra rare}} full art ''Illus. {{color2|000|Sanosuke Sakuma}}''</div>
</div>

<div style="flex: 1; font-size:80%">
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; flex-basis: 100px; min-width: 80px; height: 250px; overflow:hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center">[[File:IonoPaldeaEvolved269.jpg|x250px]]</div>
<div>'''{{color2|000|Iono (Paldea Evolved 269)|Iono}}''' {{color2|000|Paldea Evolved}} {{color2|000|Special illustration rare}} full art ''Illus. {{color2|000|kirisAki}}''</div>
</div>

<div style="flex: 1; font-size:80%">
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; flex-basis: 100px; min-width: 80px; height: 250px; overflow:hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center">[[File:IonoPaldeanFates237.jpg|x250px]]</div>
<div>'''{{color2|000|Iono (Paldean Fates 237)|Iono}}''' {{color2|000|Paldean Fates}} {{color2|000|Special illustration rare}} full art ''Illus. {{color2|000|hanabushi}}''</div>
</div>

<div style="flex: 1; font-size:80%">
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; flex-basis: 100px; min-width: 80px; height: 250px; overflow:hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center">[[File:IonoSVPPromo124.jpg|x250px]]</div>
<div>'''{{color2|000|Iono (SVP Promo 124)|Iono}}''' {{color2|000|SVP Black Star Promos|SVP Promotional}} full art ''Illus. {{color2|000|yuu}}''</div>
</div>

</div>
</div>

===Pokémon card art life===

{{incomplete|section|needs=Requires translation.}}

Cards featuring Iono in the TCG have also been spotlighted on the [[Pokémon card art life]] account.
{{ArtLifeEntry
|border={{Tcg lightning color dark}}
|background={{Tcg lightning color}}
|date=February 7, 2024
|images=
{{ArtLifeEntry/Image|file=Art LIfe 20240207 Iono-1.jpg|subject=Iono|caption=[[Iono (Paldea Evolved 269)]] (Illus. [[kirisAki]])}}
{{ArtLifeEntry/Image|file=Art LIfe 20240207 Iono-2.jpg|subject=Iono|caption=[[Iono (Paldean Fates 237)]] (Illus. [[hanabushi]])}}
|jtext=動画配信者として人気を集めるナンジャモのイラストを、一挙に2枚ご紹介するよ！
撮影をしていないときも、手持ちのポケモンたちに見守られながら
何やら下準備をしているようだね。
|translation=Here are two illustrations of Iono, a popular video streamer! When she's not filming, Iono seems to be doing some kind of preparations while being watched over by her Pokémon.
|context=
}}

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==Merchandise==
===Pokémon Trading Card Game===
Iono has had a variety of merchandise released exclusively for the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
====Iono====
{{incomplete|section|needs=When was the Iono merch released?}}
Deck Boxes, Sleeves and Dividers known as '''Iono''', drawn by [[Tika Matsuno]].<ref name="MatsunoTCG">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230414080022/https://twitter.com/tikamatsuno/status/1646706035439308802?s=46&t=rdjAwtX6nw08XdVIBO_y_w Matsuno confirming she drew various Iono TCG art.]</ref> The merchandise was released in April 5, 2024.

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=Iono Deck Case Front.jpg
|image2=Iono Deck Case Back.jpg
|image3=Iono Sleeves.jpg
|image4=Iono Deck Case Dividers.jpg
|caption1=Deck Box (Front)
|caption2=Deck Box (Back)
|caption3=Sleeves
|caption4=Dividers
}}

==== Iono Zone====
{{incomplete|section|needs=When were the Iono Zone sleeves released?}}
Sleeves known as '''Iono Zone''', released in December of 2023, are based on the billboard art of Iono found in [[Levincia]].

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=Iono Zone Sleeves.png
|caption1=Sleeves
}}

====Shiny Treasure ex special set====
{{incomplete|section|needs=Needs higher quality images, preferably scans.}}

Deck Boxes, Sleeves and a mat were released through the '''Iono {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet Traditional Chinese|Series|Shiny Treasure ex special set}}''' exclusively in Taiwan and Hong Kong on December 22nd, 2023,<ref name="IonoSpecialSet">[https://web.archive.org/web/20231228073754/https://asia.pokemon-card.com/tw/archives/6586/ Release date for the CHN Iono Special Set box.]</ref> with art drawn by [[kirisAki]].<ref name="kirisAkiTCG">[https://twitter.com/kirisAki_29/status/1739944161879720292 kirisAki confirming she drew the CHN Iono Special Set art.]</ref> It features Iono and her {{p|Bellibolt}} in [[Levincia]].

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=Iono CHN Shiny Treasure ex Special Set Box.png
|image2=Iono CHN Shiny Treasure ex Special Set Mat.png
|image3=Iono CHN Shiny Treasure ex Special Set Deck Box.png
|image4=Iono CHN Shiny Treasure ex Special Set Sleeves.png
|caption1=Box
|caption2=Mat
|caption3=Deck Box
|caption4=Sleeves
}}

==== Iono Premium Tournament Collection====
A collection known as the '''Iono Premium Tournament Collection''' was released exclusively in the west for $39.99 on the [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]] website. It contained a unique full-art foil Supporter card featuring Iono, as well as 65 Sleeves and a deck box featuring the same artwork drawn by [[Tika Matsuno]] for the '''Iono''' series of TCG merchandise, which was exclusive to Japan until this release.<ref name="MatsunoTCG"></ref> In addition, it contained a large metallic coin featuring Iono's artwork from [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], as well as six TCG Booster packs, ranging from ''[[Lost Origin (TCG)|Lost Origin,]] [[Scarlet & Violet (TCG)|Scarlet & Violet,]] [[Obsidian Flames (TCG)|Obsidian Flames,]] [[Paradox Rift (TCG)|Paradox Rift]]'' and ''[[Temporal Forces (TCG)|Temporal Forces.]]'' Two additional coins, as well as dice colored yellow and pink are also a part of the collection.

The three copies of the Regular Iono card from Paldea Evolved included in the collection are notably stamped with an Iono Zone logo. [[File:IonoZoneLogo.png|x30px]]

'''North America: January 2024'''<ref name="IonoPremiumTournamentCollection">[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/290-85749/pokemon-tcg-iono-premium-tournament-collection Link to the Iono Premium Tournament Collection.]</ref>

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=Iono Premium Tournament Collection Box.png
|image2=Iono Premium Tournament Collection Deck Box.png
|image3=Iono Premium Tournament Collection Sleeves.png
|image4=IPTC Pink Iono Coin.png
|image5=Iono Premium Tournament Collection Dice.png
|caption1=Box
|caption2=Deck Box
|caption3=Sleeves
|caption4=Coin
|caption5=Dice
}}

===Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure===
Iono and her partner Pokémon, Bellibolt, were released as a [[Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure]]. The stand features her logo from the Iono Zone, releasing exclusively in Japan through the Pokemon Center. It features artwork drawn by [[Naoki Saito]].<ref name="SaitoKotobukiya">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230414075117/https://twitter.com/_NaokiSaito/status/1646680231187734528 Saito confirming he drew Iono's Kotobukiya artwork.]</ref>

'''Japan: June 12, 2023'''

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=Kotobukiya Iono and Bellibolt Naoki Saito.jpg
|image2=Kotobukiya Iono and Bellibolt Figure Promo Piece.jpg
|image3=Kotobukiya Iono and Bellibolt Figure.jpg
|caption1=Key art
|caption2=Promotional piece
|caption3=Figure
}}

===Paldea Tours===
A jacket based on Iono's from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet was released as part of the [[Paldea Tours]] line on the Pokémon Center in Japan.

'''Japan: April 13, 2023'''<ref name="PaldeaTours">[https://web.archive.org/web/20231213062719/https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?p_cd=4521329398488 Release date of the Paldea Tours line on the Pokémon Center]</ref>

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=PaldeaToursIonoJacket.jpg
|image2=Paldea Tours Merch Iono Jacket-2.jpg
|caption1=Front
|caption2=Back
}}

===Trainers Line===
Iono and her partner Pokémon, Bellibolt, were included as part of the Paldea wave of characters added to the [[Trainers Line]], and released through the Pokémon Center in Japan. It features artwork drawn by [[Megumi Mizutani]].<ref name="MizutaniTrainers">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230919100615/https://twitter.com/megtany/status/1704072717467828460 Mizutani confirming she drew Iono's Trainers Line artwork.]</ref>

'''Japan: September 14, 2023'''

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=TrainersIonoBellibolt.jpg
|image2=TrainersIonoBelliboltChibi.png
|image3=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Photo Frame Key Chain.jpg
|image4=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Glass.jpg
|image5=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Stand.jpg
|image6=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Sticker.jpg
|image7=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Towel.jpg
|image8=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Zipper Charm.jpg
|image9=Trainers Merch Nemona and Pawmot Iono and Bellibolt Clear Files-1.jpg
|image10=Trainers Merch Nemona and Pawmot Iono and Bellibolt Clear Files-2.jpg
|image11=Trainers Merch Nemona and Pawmot Iono and Bellibolt Sticker Set.jpg
|image12=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Sleeves.jpg
|image13=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Plush-1.jpg
|image14=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Plush-2.jpg
|image15=Trainers Merch Iono and Bellibolt Iono Zone Sticker.jpg
|caption1=Key Art
|caption2=Chibi Art
|caption3=Acrylic Photo Frame Key Chain
|caption4=Glass
|caption5=Stand
|caption6=Stickers
|caption7=Towel
|caption8=Zipper Charm
|caption9=A4 Clear File with [[Nemona]] and {{p|Pawmot}} (front)
|caption10=A4 Clear File with [[Nemona]] and {{p|Pawmot}} (back)
|caption11=Sticker Set with [[Nemona]] and {{p|Pawmot}}
|caption12=TCG Sleeves
|caption13=Plush (front)
|caption14=Plush (back)
|caption15=Iono Zone Sticker
}}

=== Iono Apparel===
Apparel based on Iono's appearance in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released on the Pokémon Center on September 15th, 2023 in Japan.

'''Japan: September 15, 2023'''<ref name="IonoApparel">[https://web.archive.org/web/20231213062048/https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?p_cd=4521329388113 Date of the Iono apparel on the Pokémon Center]</ref>

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=Iono Apparel Merch Earrings.jpg
|image2=Iono Apparel Merch Hairband-1.jpg
|image3=Iono Apparel Merch Hairband-2.jpg
|image4=Iono Apparel Merch Ribbon-1.jpg
|image5=Iono Apparel Merch Ribbon-2.jpg
|caption1=Earrings
|caption2=Hairband (front)
|caption3=Hairband (back)
|caption4=Ribbon (front)
|caption5=Ribbon (back)
}}

===Scale World: Paldea Region===
Iono and her partner Pokémon, Bellibolt, were included as part of the Paldea Region wave of characters, as a figure added to the [[Scale World]] line in Japan.

'''Japan: December 31, 2023'''<ref name="ScaleWorldSaleDate">[https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000199305/ Date of the Scale World figure release]</ref>

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=IonoBelliboltScaleWorld Promo Piece.jpg
|image2=Scale World Paldea Merch Iono-1.jpg
|image3=Scale World Paldea Merch Iono-2.jpg
|image4=Scale World Paldea Merch Bellibolt-1.jpg
|image5=Scale World Paldea Merch Bellibolt-2.jpg
|caption1=Promotional Piece
|caption2=Iono (front)
|caption3=Iono (back)
|caption4=Bellibolt (front)
|caption5=Bellibolt (back)
}}

===Miniature Torso Figures===
Iono and her partner Pokémon, {{p|Bellibolt}}, were included alongside other Trainers from [[Galar]] and [[Paldea]] as part of the [[Miniature Torso Figures]] line, released through the Pokémon Center in Japan. Small figures of Iono's jacket and {{p|Magnemite}}-shaped hairclips could be purchased alongside an acrylic stand of Bellibolt.

'''Japan: February 22, 2024'''<ref name="MiniatureTorsoFigures">[https://archive.is/ELArm Date of the Miniature Torso Figure release]</ref>

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=Miniature Torso Figures Promo Piece.jpg
|image2=Miniature Torso Figures Iono.jpg
|caption1=Promotional Piece
|caption2=Iono & Bellibolt
}}

===Badges of Paldea===
Iono's [[Gym Badge]], the Electric Badge, was featured as a part of the [[Badges of Paldea]] line, sold exclusively in Japan. It was one of eight Gym Badges of Paldea in one of three made-to-order framed sets of Gym Badges based on the main plotlines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet; [[Victory Road]], the [[Path of Legends]], and [[★ Starfall Street ★]], expected to ship in July of 2024.<ref name="BadgesOfPaldeaShop"></ref> Each set retailed at ¥26,400.<ref name="BadgesOfPaldeaShop">[https://archive.is/hseyF The store page for the Badges of Paldea line.]</ref>

'''Japan: Between February 22, 2024 and March 25th, 2024'''<ref name="BadgesOfPaldeaShopWindow">[https://archive.is/YQzCU The Pokémon account posting about the purchase period for the Badges of Paldea line.]</ref>

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{electric color}}
|border={{electric color dark}}
|image1=Badges of Paldea Victory Road Promo Piece.jpg
|image2=Badges of Paldea Electric Badge.jpg
|caption1=Promotional Piece
|caption2=Iono's Electric Badge
}}

==Gallery==
''For images related to [[Pokémon Masters EX]], see [[Iono (Masters)#Gallery|Iono (Masters).]]''
=== Core series game artwork===
This is a selection of artwork featuring Iono from the core series Pokémon games.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Iono concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| colspan="3" |'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Concept art
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; overflow:hidden; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:IonoZone1.png|250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; overflow:hidden; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:IonoZone2.png|250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; overflow:hidden; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:IonoZone3.png|250px]]
|-
| colspan="3" |Iono Zone set <ref>[https://twitter.com/poke_times/status/1580166465969278976 Tweet by【公式】ポケモン情報局 (@poke_times).] Posted on October 12, 2022.</ref>
|}

=== Core series game assets===
This is a selection of game assets featuring Iono from the core series Pokémon games.

{| style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; color:#000"
| colspan="4" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |'''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:LCR Iono icon.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:LCR Iono icon large.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:IonoChibi.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Iono gym badge.png|x150px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|000|League Club|Special Coach}} icon
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|000|League Club|Special Coach}} sprite
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Levincia billboard sprite
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Badge photo
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Mdl Iono SV.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:VSIono.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Company PhoneCase Iono Zone.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:SV Rotom Phone Camera Effect Iono Zone.png|x150px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose)
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Iono Zone {{color2|000|List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rotom Phone|Phone Case}} sprite
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Iono Zone {{color2|000|Rotom Phone#Gallery|Rotom Phone camera effect}}
|}

===Animation===
This is a selection of artwork featuring Iono from Pokémon animation.
{| style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; color:#000"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};" |[[File:Iono HZ.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Iono anime expression sheet.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:HZ Genga E015.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Iono Bellibolt.png|x200px]]
|-
|'''''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' Art
|'''''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' Concept art
|'''''{{color2|000|HZ015}}''''' Key frame by {{color2|000|Masaaki Iwane}}<ref name="IwaneSolo">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230905123110/https://fullfrontal.moe/nakano/ Yusuke Nakano describing how Iwane solo-animates he participates in]</ref>
|'''''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' Eyecatch
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden;" |[[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 2.jpg|x230px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};" |[[File:HZ August Calendar.png|x230px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};" |[[File:HZ013-HZ015 AS.png|x230px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};" |[[File:Iono PW.png|x230px]]
|-
|'''''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' Poster
|'''''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' August 2023 calendar by {{color2|000|mojacookie}}<ref name="August2023Calendar">[https://web.archive.org/web/20231213044921/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1686179943712169985 The AniPoke Twitter confirming mojacookie drew the August 2023 calendar]</ref>
|'''''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' After the Story artwork by {{color2|000|mojacookie}}<ref name="ATSArtwork">[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1686934917350068224 Post confirming mojacookie did the ATS art featuring Iono.]</ref>
|'''''{{color2|000|Pokémon: Paldean Winds|Paldean Winds}}''''' Art
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};" | [[File:Iono Second poster Art.png|center|frameless|170x170px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};" | [[File:Brassius and Iono Sky tower.png|center|frameless|256x256px]]
|
|
|-
|'''''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' Poster Art
|'''''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' Concept art
|
|
|}

==Music==
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}"
!Games
!Location
!Song name
!Composition
!Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="6" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|During Iono's Gym Challenge
|[[Pokémon Scarlet - Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection|Iono Zone]]
|[[Hitomi Sato]]
|[[Hitomi Sato]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|When meeting Iono
|[[Pokémon Scarlet - Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection|'Ello, 'ello, hola! Ciao and bonjour!]]
|[[Hiromitsu Maeba]]
|[[Hiromitsu Maeba]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Before Iono's Gym battle
|[[Pokémon Scarlet - Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection|Gym Lobby]]
|[[Junichi Masuda]]
|[[Minako Adachi]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Battling and defeating Iono
|[[Pokémon Scarlet - Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection|Battle! (Gym Leader) / Victory! (Gym Leader)]]
|[[Junichi Masuda]] [[Minako Adachi]]
|[[Minako Adachi]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|After receiving Iono's [[Badge]]
|[[Pokémon Scarlet - Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection|Obtained a Gym Badge!]]
|[[Junichi Masuda]]
|[[Hitomi Sato]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
![[Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX]]
| ???
|[[Jukebox (Masters)|Battle! (Galar Gym Leader) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)]]
|[[Junichi Masuda]] [[Hitomi Sato]]
|[[Haruki Yamada]]
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{electric color}}" colspan="5" |'''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''
|}

==Trivia==
*Iono's Japanese Gym Leader title is {{tt|エレキトリカル★ストリーマー|Electrical ★ Streamer}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sv/ja/character/221014_01/ ナンジャモ | 『ポケットモンスタースカーレット・バイオレット』公式サイト] (Japanese)</ref>
*Iono renames her challenge "Where in Levincia Is Mr. Walksabout?", possibly [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|referencing]] the edutainment series ''{{wp|Carmen Sandiego|Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?}}''.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
!Language
!Name
!Origin
|-
|Japanese
|ナンジャモ ''Nanjyamo''
|From ナンジャモンジャ ''nan ja mon ja'' (name given to an unusually large tree that grows in a particular place; literally meaning "What is it?"), often referring to the {{wp|Chionanthus retusus|Chinese fringetree}}, sometimes also refer to {{wp|elm|elms}}, {{wp|Tilia miqueliana}}, {{wp|Padus buergeriana}}, {{wp|Ehretia dicksonii}}, {{wp|Cinnamomum camphora|camphor tree}}, {{wp|Ilex rotunda|Kurogane holly}}, {{wp|Elaeocarpus sylvestris|woodland elaeocarpus}}, {{wp|Picea polita|tigertail spruce}}, {{wp|Platyosprion|Japanese yellowwood}}, {{wp|Machilus thunbergii|Japanese bay tree}} etc.
|-
|English, Polish
|Iono
|From the genus ''{{wp|Chionanthus}}'' (fringetree), ''{{wp|ion}}'', and ''iunno'' (informal interjection for "I don't know")
|-
|German
|Enigmara
|From ''Enigma''
|-
|Spanish
|e-Nigma
|From ''e-'' (prefix for electronic) and ''enigma''
|-
|French
|Mashynn
|From ''machine'' or ''machin'' ("that one" or thingy)
|-
|Italian
|Kissara
|From ''Chi sarà?'' ("Who will it be?")
|-
|Korean
|모야모 ''Moyamo''
|From 모야 ''moya'' (slang for "What is it?")
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|奇樹 / 奇树 ''Qíshù''
| rowspan="2" |From 奇樹 / 奇树 ''qíshù / kèihsyuh'' (strange tree)
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|奇樹 ''Kèihsyuh''
|-
|Indonesian
|Mistika
|From ''mistika'' (mystic, mysticism; ultimately derived from Ancient Greek μυστικός ''mustikós'', meaning "secret") and possibly ''listrik'' (electricity)
|-
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Kissera
|From ''O que será?'' ("What will it be?")
|-
|Hindi
|आयोना ''Iona''
|Similar to her English name
|-
|Thai
|นันจาโม ''Nanchamo''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}
''Iono Zone''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
!Language
!Name
!Origin
|-
|Japanese
|ドンナモンジャＴＶ ''Donnamonja TV''
|From どんなもんじゃ ''donna mon ja'' ("How about that?")
|-
|English
|Iono Zone
|From ''{{wp|ionosphere}}'' and ''magnetic zone''
|-
|German
|EnigmaTV
|From ''Enigma''
|-
|Spanish
|Khé-NigmaTV
|From ''khé'' (Internet slang for "what?") and ''¡Qué enigma!'' ("What an enigma!")
|-
|French
| Les Machins de Mashynn
|From ''machin'' (thingy)
|-
|Italian
|Maki6 TV
|From ''Ma chi sei?'' ("But who are you?") and ''sei'' (six, 6)
|-
|Korean
|모야모야TV ''Moyamoya TV''
|From a repetition of 모야 ''moya'' (slang for "What is it?"), can also be read as "Hey, Moyamo TV" in a cute way
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|奇樹奇述直播 / 奇树奇述直播 ''Qíshù Qíshù Zhíbò / Qíshù Qíshù Zhíbō''
| rowspan="2" |From a homophone of 奇樹 / 奇树 ''Qíshù / Kèihsyuh'' (Iono) formed from 奇 ''qí / kèih'' (strange) and 述 ''shù / syuh'' (to narrate)
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|奇樹奇述直播 ''Kèihsyuh Kèihseuht Jihkbo''
|-
|Polish
|Strefa Iono
|From the English name
|-
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Área da Kissera
|From the English name
|-
|Hindi
|''Iona Zone''
|Similar to English name
|}

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
*[[a:Category:Iono|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Ultra Recon Squad

2024-08-22T11:00:29Z

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{{samename|Trainer class|Ultra Recon Squad (Trainer class)}}
{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Ultra Recon Squad
|jpteamname=ウルトラ{{tt|調査隊|ちょうさたい}}
|tmteamname=Ultra Reconnaissance Team

|image=Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Recon Squad.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork of the Ultra Recon Squad from [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]
|leader=[[Phyco]]
|region=[[region|Unknown]]
|hideout=[[Ultra Megalopolis]]
|border color={{items color dark}}
|background color={{night color light}}
|lightened color={{items color}}
|text color=fff
|admins=Unknown|targets=[[Ultra Beast]]s, [[Nebby]], {{p|Necrozma}}, [[Beast Ball]]s}}
The '''Ultra Recon Squad''' (Japanese: '''ウルトラ{{tt|調査隊|ちょうさたい}}''' ''Ultra Reconnaissance Team'') is an organization that came to the [[Alola]] region from the [[Ultra Megalopolis]], a world beyond an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. The group's main goal is to investigate Ultra Wormholes, [[Ultra Beast]]s, and return the light that was stolen from their home by {{p|Necrozma}}.

In the core series games, its known members are [[Dulse]], [[Zossie]], [[Soliera]], and Captain [[Phyco]]. In [[Pokémon GO]], the GO Ultra Recon Squad member [[Rhi]] appears.

==In the games==
===Role===
{{spoilers}}
The Ultra Recon Squad appears in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. Depending on the game, a different pair will play a central role while the other two only appear near the end of the game's story. In Pokémon Ultra Sun, [[Dulse]] and [[Zossie]] will play the central role while in Pokémon Ultra Moon, it will be [[Phyco]] and [[Soliera]]. Their goals also differ depending on the version of the game: Dulse and Zossie focus on finding out how to stop {{p|Necrozma}}, while Soliera and Phyco focus on how to use Necrozma's power.

The Ultra Recon Squad member Dulse{{sup/7|US}}/Soliera{{sup/7|UM}} use a {{p|Furfrou}} in their first battle and the [[Ultra Beast]] {{p|Poipole}} in all subsequent battles.

The Ultra Recon Squad are first seen assisting a pair of {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s in trying to prevent [[Lillie]] from escaping [[Aether Paradise]] with [[Nebby]], only to witness Nebby teleporting itself and Lillie away to another location. They are then seen in [[Iki Town]] as the player is heading over to the festival, talking about what the people of [[Alola]] are celebrating about. After the player defeats [[Hau]], they start commentating on the battle and how they are going to use the content of Alola to stop "The Blinding One".

The second encounter happens when the player enters the second half {{rt|2|Alola}}. Here, they investigate "The Blinding One" energy signature they detect nearby. They are later seen after the player completes [[Ilima]]'s [[Island challenge|trial]], where they share their curiosity about the [[Z-Crystal]]s and the aura surrounding [[Totem Pokémon]]. They are surprised to learn about the [[Poké Ball]]s that the player has before revealing their investigation on Z-Crystals and moving on.

The third encounter with the Ultra Recon Squad happens after the player finds Nebby in [[Seaward Cave]]. Here they explain that they are searching for someone powerful enough to protect "The Blinding One", while also mentioning they have been exploring the concept of [[Poké Ball]]s. Using the {{p|Furfrou}} they caught, Dulse{{sup/7|US}}/Soliera{{sup/7|UM}} challenges the player to a fight. Upon losing to the player, they will then mention that {{p|Cosmog}} is known to create [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, which might bring danger into the world(s), but are reassured that the Alolan people will not let it happen. Before leaving, the Ultra Recon Squad then declare they will leave Lillie and Nebby alone as long as the Pokémon doesn't open a portal to [[Megalo Tower]].

The fourth encounter occurs in [[Paniola Ranch]] after the player scares away the {{p|Sudowoodo}} blocking the path to {{rt|6|Alola}}. Here, they express surprise that Sudowoodo isn't a plant despite their appearance while marvelling at how unique Alolan Pokémon are. Dulse{{sup/7|US}}/Soliera{{sup/7|UM}} then challenges the player to a fight using the Ultra Beast Poipole from their home. After the battle, Dulse{{sup/7|US}}/Soliera{{sup/7|UM}} thanks the player for helping them to better understand their Poipole while noting that their battle skills need more improvement. They also mention how the [[Z-Power Ring]] reminds them of the light their ancestors once experienced from the "Blinding One", which is their duty to find out about before leaving the area.

The fifth encounter happens when the player enters [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]] for the first time. Here they discover that the aura readings in the area are very high, and they are not very familiar with the tunnels. After asking the player if they can control the aura that is in [[Z-Move]]s they reveal that their home used to be have a light that affected them similarly to [[Z-Move]]s. They proceed to leave the tunnel in order to meet up someone. When the player enters {{rt|8|Alola}}, it is revealed that it was [[Colress]] who the Ultra Recon Squad was meeting with. After chatting with the scientist they leave the route.

The sixth encounter with the Ultra Recon Squad happens after the player defeats {{p|Nihilego}} at [[Aether Paradise]], where they're seen without their masks for the first time. They reveal to the player and [[Hau]] that they are working with [[Lusamine]] and helping the [[Aether Foundation]] with their research on Ultra Beasts. They explain that Nihilego is an [[Ultra Beast]] that came from [[Ultra Space]], and that their home dimension's light was stolen by {{p|Necrozma}}, which may one day steal the light of Alola as well. Lusamine reassures them that should Necrozma or any Ultra Beasts emerge in Alola, the Ultra Recon Squad will be prepared to protect the region along with the Aether Foundation.

The seventh encounter occurs when the player reaches [[Tapu Village]], where they are investigating the ruins. The Ultra Recon Squad explains that here is where Necrozma last visited Alola, when it fought against the [[Guardian deities]] during its search for light. They also revealed that their ancestors were greedy and wanted to control Necrozma's light, only for the plan to backfire. Their action resulted in Necrozma losing a piece of itself, leading it to become wild and seeking all the light it can find to absorb. Because of this, their ancestors locked the Prism Pokémon away in the Megalo Tower in order to prevent it from escaping and contain its rage. However, the tower has begun to reach its limit, leading to their difficult mission in Alola to find a different way to stop{{sup/7|US}}/help{{sup/7|UM}} Necrozma.

The next encounter is back at [[Aether Paradise]] during [[Lillie]]'s rescue, where they block the player from getting to Lusamine. They ask the player to leave {{p|Cosmog}} to them before Dulse{{sup/7|US}}/Soliera{{sup/7|UM}} faces the player in battle. The battle made Dulse{{sup/7|US}}/Soliera{{sup/7|UM}} realize the reason they have no control over Necrozma even with the technology they have, but they are still confident in the fact that the Aether Foundation will use Nebby to send strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s through the Ultra Wormhole to stop Necrozma using a device created by Colress to restrain it. So they ask the player not to get in the way of Lusamine before the player goes to face her. After Lusamine goes into Ultra Space along with [[Guzma]] using [[Nebby]]'s power, the Ultra Recon Squad comes into the room, appalled that Lusamine went to face Necrozma for her own selfish reasons rather than to help them. Right before leaving, they then mention that if Lusamine awakens Necrozma, it will take the light of Alola as it tried to do in the past and already did in Ultra Megalopolis.

The ninth encounter happens in the [[Vast Poni Canyon]] as the player is heading to the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}} with Lillie. The Ultra Recon Squad, still enraged over [[Lusamine]]'s selfish actions, challenges the player to one last battle to prove that they can take on Necrozma themselves. After another defeat, they accept their mistake and ask the player to stop Necrozma in their place when it comes to [[Alola]].

The tenth encounter with the Ultra Recon Squad happens at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}} when{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}{{sup/7|UM}} escapes into Ultra Space after being defeated by the player. They are horrified that their fear came to be as Necrozma steals the light of Alola and will steal the light of worlds unless stopped. Lusamine asks for their help in reaching [[Ultra Megalopolis]] with the [[Legendary Pokémon]] they use to arrive in Alola, but [[Dulse]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Phyco]]{{sup/7|UM}} refuses due to her reckless actions. They also notice that Necrozma was distracted by the player's [[Z-Power Ring]] as if it desired it. After discussing with Lillie and [[Guzma]], they explain [[Ultra Warp Ride]] to the player and how to use it to reach Necrozma.

And so the player uses their {{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|UM}} to reach [[Ultra Megalopolis]] meeting with the other members [[Phyco]] and [[Soliera]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Dulse]] and [[Zossie]]{{sup/7|UM}}. Here they explain that their people are hiding due to Necrozma who is attempting to regain its true form by absorbing the light taken from the [[Legendary Pokémon]]. This process instead causes Necrozma to feel even more pain due to the fact it cannot control the excessive light energy coming from [[Nebby]]. After revealing that both the Prism Pokémon and their own world have both suffered for so long, they ask the player to stop Necrozma at the top of [[Megalo Tower]].

The eleventh occurs at Megalo Tower after the player stops Necrozma. The Ultra Recon Squad thanks the player for saving [[Alola]] and their world, and says that light will return to their world someday. Noting that {{p|Poipole}} wishes to join the player, they give the [[Ultra Beast]] as a [[Gift Pokémon|gift]]. The player then returns to the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, where the Ultra Recon Squad reveals that {{p|Necrozma}} was the source behind [[Z-Move|Z-Power]] and the aura surrounding [[Totem Pokémon]]. As thanks they allow the player to continue using their [[Legendary Pokémon]] to explore [[Ultra Space]] while they decide to remain in [[Alola]] to continue their research.

The final encounter with the Ultra Recon Squad happens in [[Alola Route 1|Route 1]] after the player becomes the [[Pokémon Champion|champion of Alola]]. They ask the player and Hau for assistance in dealing with two Ultra Beasts known as {{p|Blacephalon}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{p|Stakataka}}{{sup/7|UM}} who are running amok on [[Poni Grove]] in [[Poni Island]] due to Necrozma. After giving the player and Hau [[Beast Ball]]s, they proceed to capture the [[Ultra Beast]]s. One caught by Hau is given to the Ultra Recon Squad to be used by the Squad and the Aether Foundation for research, while the other two are caught by the player. They proceed to thank the two for their service and leave the area.

They can be encountered afterwards at the [[Lake of the Moone]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Lake of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|UM}} doing research on it along with the alternate world of Alola.

===Pokémon===
The concept of Pokémon ownership does not exist in [[Ultra Megalopolis]]; instead, the people share Pokémon to use their powers. In the Ultra Recon Squad, each duo travels with a Poipole, one of which Dulse{{sup/7|US}}/Soliera{{sup/7|UM}} uses to battle the player throughout Alola. The other is given to the player by Soliera{{sup/7|US}}/Dulse{{sup/7|UM}} after defeating Necrozma at Megalo Tower.

The Ultra Recon Squad also has access to a Solgaleo and Lunala which they use to travel between Ultra Megalopolis and Alola. After witnessing Necrozma absorb Nebby to become its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dusk Mane}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings}}{{sup/7|UM}} form at the altar in Poni Island, the Ultra Recon Squad will entrust the player to ride their Lunala{{sup/7|US}}/Solgaleo{{sup/7|UM}} through the Ultra Wormhole. After defeating Necrozma at Megalo Tower, the player can speak to Phyco{{sup/7|US}}/Zossie{{sup/7|UM}} in order to switch between riding Solgaleo or Lunala when using [[Ultra Warp Ride]].

=====For battles=====
The Ultra Recon Squad keeps battling Pokémon in the [[Beast Ball]]s they helped develop with the [[Aether Foundation]]. Since Ultra Recon Squad members don't "own" Pokémon, it's unknown whether Dulse{{sup/7|US}}/Soliera{{sup/7|UM}} kept the {{p|Furfrou}} following the first battle.

{| width="100px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ultra Recon Squad|Poipole|803Poipole.png|Poison|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ultra Recon Squad|Furfrou|676Furfrou.png|Normal|size=100px|link=no}}
|}

=====Ride Pokémon=====
{| width="100px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ultra Recon Squad|Solgaleo|791Solgaleo.png|Psychic|Steel|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ultra Recon Squad|Lunala|792Lunala.png|Psychic|Ghost|size=100px|link=no}}
|}

=====Given away=====
{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=803
|pokemon=Poipole
|level=40
|type1=Poison
|ability=Beast Boost
|move1=Charm|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Status
|move2=Venom Drench|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move3=Nasty Plot|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}

=====Researched=====
During the post-game, [[Hau]] catches a {{p|Blacephalon}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{p|Stakataka}}{{sup/7|UM}} at [[Poni Grove]] and gives it to the Ultra Recon Squad to be researched.

{| width="100px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ultra Recon Squad|Blacephalon|806Blacephalon.png|Fire|Ghost|size=100px|link=no}}{{sup/7|US}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ultra Recon Squad|Stakataka|805Stakataka.png|Rock|Steel|size=100px|link=no}}{{sup/7|UM}}
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon GO===
The character [[Rhi]] is a member of the GO Ultra Recon Squad in [[Pokémon GO]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Ultra Recon Squad Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Ultra Recon Squad in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
The Ultra Recon Squad first appeared when {{adv|Sun}} and {{adv|Moon}} encountered them in [[Ultra Deep Sea]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:UltraReconSquadForbiddenLight131.jpg|200px|thumb|Full Art print of Ultra Recon Squad]]
{{main|Ultra Recon Squad (Forbidden Light 114)}}
'''Ultra Recon Squad''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese Sun & Moon Era). It was first released in the {{TCG|Ultra Force}} subset before debuting in English in the {{TCG|Forbidden Light}} expansion, with an illustration based on the [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork of the characters [[Dulse]] and [[Zossie]]. It was also released as a {{TCG|Full Art card}} in both expansions, with an illustration by [[Megumi Mizutani]]. Ultra Recon Squad allows the player to discard up to 2 {{TCG|Ultra Beast}} cards from their hand. They then draw 3 cards for each card discarded.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* When using the Alolan greeting, the Ultra Recon Squad members tend to do it in a more mechanical fashion, moving their hands in a rectangular motion rather than a circular one.
* Phyco and Zossie's names come from {{wp|seagrass}} species, while Soliera and Dulse's names come from species of {{wp|red algae}}.
* All members of the Ultra Recon Squad are left-handed, representative of the reverse world they come from, as the player will always start out as right handed.
* In the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Moon}} takes note of the uncommon appearance of Zossie and the other residents of [[Ultra Megalopolis]], pointing out that their hair and eye colors are likely the result of adaptation to their lightless world.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=究極調查隊 ''{{tt|Gaugihk Diuhchàhdeuih|Ultra Reconnaissance Team}}''
|zh_cmn=究極調查隊 / 究极调查队 ''{{tt|Jiūjí Diàocháduì|Ultra Reconnaissance Team}}''
|fr=Ultra-Commando
|de=Ultraforschungsteam
|id=Pasukan Ultra Recon
|it=Ultrapattuglia
|ko=울트라조사대 ''{{tt|Ultra Josadae|Ultra Reconnaissance Team}}''
|pl=Oddział Ultra Recon
|pt_br=Ultraesquadrão de Reconhecimento
|ru=Команда Ультраисследователей ''Komanda Ul'traissledovateley''
|es=Unidad Ultra
|vi=Đội trinh sát Ultra
}}

==Related articles==

* [[a:Category:Ultra Recon Squad|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Mega Evolution

2024-08-21T02:01:09Z

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{{redirect|Mega|{{adv|Crystal}}'s {{p|Meganium}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]], which is known as Mega in [[Chuang Yi]] translations|Megaree}}
[[File:Mega Mewtwo vs Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Mega Mewtwo Y vs Mega Lucario.]]

'''Mega Evolution''' (Japanese: '''メガシンカ''' ''Mega Evolution'') is a temporary transformation introduced in {{g|X and Y}} that affects certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is present in the [[Generation]] {{gen|VI}} and {{gen|VII}} [[core series]] games, and is set to reappear in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. In its core series absence, it has remained usable in multiple {{spin-off games}}, such as {{pkmn|GO}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}, and {{pkmn|UNITE}}.

There are currently 46 species of Pokémon that are capable of Mega Evolution, and there are currently 48 different Mega Evolutions.

==Terminology==
'''Mega Evolution''' is described as a phenomenon<ref>{{p|Roaring Moon}}'s [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]] [[Pokédex]] entry: ''"According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region."''</ref> as well as the transformed Pokémon. The related verb is '''Mega Evolve'''.

The '''Mega Evolved''' Pokémon are identified by having "'''Mega'''" in front of their name, such as Mega {{p|Altaria}} or Mega {{p|Ampharos}}. In the case of {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}, each of them has two Mega Evolutions with either the letter X or Y after the species name: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Mewtwo X, and Mega Mewtwo Y. However, X and Y's demo called Mega Mewtwo Y simply "Mega Mewtwo."

Where "Mega Evolved" is used as an adjective for the word "Pokémon", it is rendered as "'''Mega-Evolved''' Pokémon", with a hyphen between the words.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/elevate-heroic-hoenn-pokemon-with-mega-evolution Elevate Heroic Hoenn Pokémon with Mega Evolution], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Shuffle-Launch-Announced-New-Pokemon-Discovered-in-Pokemon-Ome Pokémon Shuffle Launch Announced, New Pokémon Discovered in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire], Press release, [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/strategy/a-guide-to-mega-evolution-in-pokemon-go A Guide to Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref>

==Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution==
===Introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y]]===
{| class="roundy" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Y color dark}}; background:#{{X color}}" cellpadding=5px
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{X color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{X color light}}" | Pokémon
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{X color light}}" | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{X color light}}" | After Mega Evolution
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{X color light}}" | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{X color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Availabilty
|- style="background:#{{X color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0003
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| [[File:0003Venusaur.png|100px|Venusaur]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Overgrow}} {{a|Chlorophyll}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0003Venusaur-Mega.png|100px|Mega Venusaur]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Thick Fat}}
| [[File:Dream Venusaurite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Venusaurite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0006
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Charizard}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0006Charizard.png|100px|Charizard]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Blaze}} {{a|Solar Power}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Charizard X]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Dream Charizardite X Sprite.png|80px]] [[Charizardite X]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Charizard Y]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Drought}}
| [[File:Dream Charizardite Y Sprite.png|80px]] [[Charizardite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0009
| {{p|Blastoise}}
| [[File:0009Blastoise.png|100px|Blastoise]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Torrent}} {{a|Rain Dish}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0009Blastoise-Mega.png|100px|Mega Blastoise]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Mega Launcher}}
| [[File:Dream Blastoisinite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Blastoisinite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0065
| {{p|Alakazam}}
| [[File:0065Alakazam.png|100px|Alakazam]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Synchronize}} {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Magic Guard}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0065Alakazam-Mega.png|100px|Mega Alakazam]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Trace}}
| [[File:Dream Alakazite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Alakazite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0094
| {{p|Gengar}}
| [[File:0094Gengar.png|100px|Gengar]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Levitate}}{{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VI}} {{a|Cursed Body}}{{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII}}
| [[File:0094Gengar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gengar]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Shadow Tag}}
| [[File:Dream Gengarite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Gengarite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0115
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan.png|100px|Kangaskhan]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Early Bird}} {{a|Scrappy}} {{a|Inner Focus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan-Mega.png|100px|Mega Kangaskhan]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Parental Bond}}
| [[File:Dream Kangaskhanite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Kangaskhanite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0127
| {{p|Pinsir}}
| [[File:0127Pinsir.png|100px|Pinsir]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}} {{a|Mold Breaker}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0127Pinsir-Mega.png|100px|Mega Pinsir]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Aerilate}}
| [[File:Dream Pinsirite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Pinsirite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0130
| {{p|Gyarados}}
| [[File:0130Gyarados.png|100px|Gyarados]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0130Gyarados-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gyarados]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| [[File:Dream Gyaradosite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Gyaradosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0142
| {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl.png|100px|Aerodactyl]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Rock Head}} {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl-Mega.png|100px|Mega Aerodactyl]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Dream Aerodactylite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Aerodactylite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0150
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Mewtwo}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0150Mewtwo.png|100px|Mewtwo]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Mewtwo X]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Steadfast}}
| [[File:Dream Mewtwonite X Sprite.png|80px]] [[Mewtwonite X]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Mewtwo Y]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Insomnia}}
| [[File:Dream Mewtwonite Y Sprite.png|80px]] [[Mewtwonite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0181
| {{p|Ampharos}}
| [[File:0181Ampharos.png|100px|Ampharos]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Static}} {{a|Plus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0181Ampharos-Mega.png|100px|Mega Ampharos]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| [[File:Dream Ampharosite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Ampharosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0212
| {{p|Scizor}}
| [[File:0212Scizor.png|100px|Scizor]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Technician}} {{a|Light Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0212Scizor-Mega.png|100px|Mega Scizor]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Technician}}
| [[File:Dream Scizorite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Scizorite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0214
| {{p|Heracross}}
| [[File:0214Heracross.png|100px|Heracross]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Guts}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0214Heracross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Heracross]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Skill Link}}
| [[File:Dream Heracronite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Heracronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0229
| {{p|Houndoom}}
| [[File:0229Houndoom.png|100px|Houndoom]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Early Bird}} {{a|Flash Fire}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0229Houndoom-Mega.png|100px|Mega Houndoom]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Solar Power}}
| [[File:Dream Houndoominite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Houndoominite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0248
| {{p|Tyranitar}}
| [[File:0248Tyranitar.png|100px|Tyranitar]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Sand Stream}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0248Tyranitar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Tyranitar]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Sand Stream}}
| [[File:Dream Tyranitarite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Tyranitarite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0257
| {{p|Blaziken}}
| [[File:0257Blaziken.png|100px|Blaziken]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Blaze}} {{a|Speed Boost}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0257Blaziken-Mega.png|100px|Mega Blaziken]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Speed Boost}}
| [[File:Dream Blazikenite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Blazikenite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0282
| {{p|Gardevoir}}
| [[File:0282Gardevoir.png|100px|Gardevoir]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Synchronize}} {{a|Trace}} {{a|Telepathy}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0282Gardevoir-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gardevoir]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Pixilate}}
| [[File:Dream Gardevoirite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Gardevoirite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0303
| {{p|Mawile}}
| [[File:0303Mawile.png|100px|Mawile]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}} {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Sheer Force}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0303Mawile-Mega.png|100px|Mega Mawile]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Huge Power}}
| [[File:Dream Mawilite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Mawilite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0306
| {{p|Aggron}}
| [[File:0306Aggron.png|100px|Aggron]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| {{a|Sturdy}} {{a|Rock Head}} {{a|Heavy Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0306Aggron-Mega.png|100px|Mega Aggron]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Filter}}
| [[File:Dream Aggronite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Aggronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0308
| {{p|Medicham}}
| [[File:0308Medicham.png|100px|Medicham]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Pure Power}} {{a|Telepathy}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0308Medicham-Mega.png|100px|Mega Medicham]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Pure Power}}
| [[File:Dream Medichamite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Medichamite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0310
| {{p|Manectric}}
| [[File:0310Manectric.png|100px|Manectric]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Static}} {{a|Lightning Rod}} {{a|Minus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0310Manectric-Mega.png|100px|Mega Manectric]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Intimidate}}
| [[File:Dream Manectite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Manectite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0354
| {{p|Banette}}
| [[File:0354Banette.png|100px|Banette]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Insomnia}} {{a|Frisk}} {{a|Cursed Body}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0354Banette-Mega.png|100px|Mega Banette]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Prankster}}
| [[File:Dream Banettite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Banettite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0359
| {{p|Absol}}
| [[File:0359Absol.png|100px|Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Super Luck}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0359Absol-Mega.png|100px|Mega Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Dream Absolite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Absolite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0380
| {{p|Latias}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Lati@s">Mega Evolutions of Latias and Latios were officially added in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but they were already programmed into Pokémon X and Y and as such players could trade their Mega Stones and use them in those games.</ref>
| [[File:0380Latias.png|100px|Latias]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0380Latias-Mega.png|100px|Mega Latias]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:Dream Latiasite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Latiasite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0381
| {{p|Latios}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Lati@s"/>
| [[File:0381Latios.png|100px|Latios]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0381Latios-Mega.png|100px|Mega Latios]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:Dream Latiosite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Latiosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0445
| {{p|Garchomp}}
| [[File:0445Garchomp.png|100px|Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Veil}} {{a|Rough Skin}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0445Garchomp-Mega.png|100px|Mega Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Force}}
| [[File:Dream Garchompite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Garchompite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0448
| {{p|Lucario}}
| [[File:0448Lucario.png|100px|Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Steadfast}} {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0448Lucario-Mega.png|100px|Mega Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Adaptability}}
| [[File:Dream Lucarionite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Lucarionite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0460
| {{p|Abomasnow}}
| [[File:0460Abomasnow.png|100px|Abomasnow]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Snow Warning}} {{a|Soundproof}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0460Abomasnow-Mega.png|100px|Mega Abomasnow]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Snow Warning}}
| [[File:Dream Abomasite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Abomasite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|-
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#{{X color light}}" colspan=10 |
|}

===Introduced in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]===
{| class="roundy" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{Omega ruby color}}" cellpadding=5px
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" | Pokémon
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Availabilty
|- style="background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0015
| {{p|Beedrill}}
| [[File:0015Beedrill.png|100px|Beedrill]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Sniper}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0015Beedrill-Mega.png|100px|Mega Beedrill]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Adaptability}}
| [[File:Dream Beedrillite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Beedrillite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0018
| {{p|Pidgeot}}
| [[File:0018Pidgeot.png|100px|Pidgeot]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}} {{a|Tangled Feet}} {{a|Big Pecks}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0018Pidgeot-Mega.png|100px|Mega Pidgeot]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|No Guard}}
| [[File:Dream Pidgeotite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Pidgeotite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0080
| {{p|Slowbro}}
| [[File:0080Slowbro.png|100px|Slowbro]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Oblivious}} {{a|Own Tempo}} {{a|Regenerator}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0080Slowbro-Mega.png|100px|Mega Slowbro]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Shell Armor}}
| [[File:Dream Slowbronite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Slowbronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0208
| {{p|Steelix}}
| [[File:0208Steelix.png|100px|Steelix]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Rock Head}} {{a|Sturdy}} {{a|Sheer Force}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0208Steelix-Mega.png|100px|Mega Steelix]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Force}}
| [[File:Dream Steelixite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Steelixite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0254
| {{p|Sceptile}}
| [[File:0254Sceptile.png|100px|Sceptile]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}
| {{a|Overgrow}} {{a|Unburden}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0254Sceptile-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sceptile]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Lightning Rod}}
| [[File:Dream Sceptilite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Sceptilite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0260
| {{p|Swampert}}
| [[File:0260Swampert.png|100px|Swampert]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Torrent}} {{a|Damp}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0260Swampert-Mega.png|100px|Mega Swampert]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Swift Swim}}
| [[File:Dream Swampertite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Swampertite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0302
| {{p|Sableye}}
| [[File:0302Sableye.png|100px|Sableye]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}} {{a|Stall}} {{a|Prankster}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0302Sableye-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sableye]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Dream Sablenite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Sablenite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0319
| {{p|Sharpedo}}
| [[File:0319Sharpedo.png|100px|Sharpedo]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Rough Skin}} {{a|Speed Boost}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0319Sharpedo-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sharpedo]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Strong Jaw}}
| [[File:Dream Sharpedonite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Sharpedonite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0323
| {{p|Camerupt}}
| [[File:0323Camerupt.png|100px|Camerupt]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Magma Armor}} {{a|Solid Rock}} {{a|Anger Point}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0323Camerupt-Mega.png|100px|Mega Camerupt]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sheer Force}}
| [[File:Dream Cameruptite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Cameruptite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0334
| {{p|Altaria}}
| [[File:0334Altaria.png|100px|Altaria]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Natural Cure}} {{a|Cloud Nine}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0334Altaria-Mega.png|100px|Mega Altaria]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Pixilate}}
| [[File:Dream Altarianite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Altarianite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0362
| {{p|Glalie}}
| [[File:0362Glalie.png|100px|Glalie]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Ice Body}} {{a|Moody}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0362Glalie-Mega.png|100px|Mega Glalie]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Refrigerate}}
| [[File:Dream Glalitite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Glalitite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0373
| {{p|Salamence}}
| [[File:0373Salamence.png|100px|Salamence]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0373Salamence-Mega.png|100px|Mega Salamence]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Aerilate}}
| [[File:Dream Salamencite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Salamencite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0376
| {{p|Metagross}}
| [[File:0376Metagross.png|100px|Metagross]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Clear Body}} {{a|Light Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0376Metagross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Metagross]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Dream Metagrossite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Metagrossite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0384
| {{p|Rayquaza}}
| [[File:0384Rayquaza.png|100px|Rayquaza]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Air Lock}}
| [[File:0384Rayquaza-Mega.png|100px|Mega Rayquaza]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Delta Stream}}
| None. Rayquaza must swallow the [[Meteorite]] and learn {{m|Dragon Ascent}} during the [[Delta Episode]].{{sup/6|ORAS}} or must be taught {{m|Dragon Ascent}} via [[Move Tutor]].{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} Note that in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sappire, Rayquaza must eat the Meteorite before any Rayquaza can Mega Evolve.
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0428
| {{p|Lopunny}}
| [[File:0428Lopunny.png|100px|Lopunny]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Cute Charm}} {{a|Klutz}} {{a|Limber}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0428Lopunny-Mega.png|100px|Mega Lopunny]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Scrappy}}
| [[File:Dream Lopunnite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Lopunnite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0475
| {{p|Gallade}}
| [[File:0475Gallade.png|100px|Gallade]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Steadfast}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0475Gallade-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gallade]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Inner Focus}}
| [[File:Dream Galladite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Galladite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0531
| {{p|Audino}}
| [[File:0531Audino.png|100px|Audino]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Healer}} {{a|Regenerator}} {{a|Klutz}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0531Audino-Mega.png|100px|Mega Audino]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Healer}}
| [[File:Dream Audinite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Audinite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0719
| {{p|Diancie}}
| [[File:0719Diancie.png|100px|Diancie]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Clear Body}}
| [[File:0719Diancie-Mega.png|100px|Mega Diancie]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Dream Diancite Sprite.png|80px]] [[Diancite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|-
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#{{Omega ruby color light}}" colspan=10 |
|}

==Base stat comparison==
{{stats/h|x|y}}
{{stats/r|0003|Venusaur|form=-Mega|display=Mega Venusaur|80|100|123|122|120|80}}
{{stats/r|0006|Charizard|form=-Mega X|display=Mega Charizard X|78|130|111|130|85|100}}
{{stats/r|0006|Charizard|form=-Mega Y|display=Mega Charizard Y|78|104|78|159|115|100}}
{{stats/r|0009|Blastoise|form=-Mega|display=Mega Blastoise|79|103|120|135|115|78}}
{{stats/r|0015|Beedrill|form=-Mega|display=Mega Beedrill|65|150|40|15|80|145}}
{{stats/r|0018|Pidgeot|form=-Mega|display=Mega Pidgeot|83|80|80|135|80|121}}
{{stats/r|0065|Alakazam|form=-Mega|display=Mega Alakazam|55|50|65|175|105|150}}
{{stats/r|0080|Slowbro|form=-Mega|display=Mega Slowbro|95|75|180|130|80|30}}
{{stats/r|0094|Gengar|form=-Mega|display=Mega Gengar|60|65|80|170|95|130}}
{{stats/r|0115|Kangaskhan|form=-Mega|display=Mega Kangaskhan|105|125|100|60|100|100}}
{{stats/r|0127|Pinsir|form=-Mega|display=Mega Pinsir|65|155|120|65|90|105}}
{{stats/r|0130|Gyarados|form=-Mega|display=Mega Gyarados|95|155|109|70|130|81}}
{{stats/r|0142|Aerodactyl|form=-Mega|display=Mega Aerodactyl|80|135|85|70|95|150}}
{{stats/r|0150|Mewtwo|form=-Mega X|display=Mega Mewtwo X|106|190|100|154|100|130}}
{{stats/r|0150|Mewtwo|form=-Mega Y|display=Mega Mewtwo Y|106|150|70|194|120|140}}
{{stats/r|0181|Ampharos|form=-Mega|display=Mega Ampharos|90|95|105|165|110|45}}
{{stats/r|0208|Steelix|form=-Mega|display=Mega Steelix|75|125|230|55|95|30}}
{{stats/r|0212|Scizor|form=-Mega|display=Mega Scizor|70|150|140|65|100|75}}
{{stats/r|0214|Heracross|form=-Mega|display=Mega Heracross|80|185|115|40|105|75}}
{{stats/r|0229|Houndoom|form=-Mega|display=Mega Houndoom|75|90|90|140|90|115}}
{{stats/r|0248|Tyranitar|form=-Mega|display=Mega Tyranitar|100|164|150|95|120|71}}
{{stats/r|0254|Sceptile|form=-Mega|display=Mega Sceptile|70|110|75|145|85|145}}
{{stats/r|0257|Blaziken|form=-Mega|display=Mega Blaziken|80|160|80|130|80|100}}
{{stats/r|0260|Swampert|form=-Mega|display=Mega Swampert|100|150|110|95|110|70}}
{{stats/r|0282|Gardevoir|form=-Mega|display=Mega Gardevoir|68|85|65|165|135|100}}
{{stats/r|0302|Sableye|form=-Mega|display=Mega Sableye|50|85|125|85|115|20}}
{{stats/r|0303|Mawile|form=-Mega|display=Mega Mawile|50|105|125|55|95|50}}
{{stats/r|0306|Aggron|form=-Mega|display=Mega Aggron|70|140|230|60|80|50}}
{{stats/r|0308|Medicham|form=-Mega|display=Mega Medicham|60|100|85|80|85|100}}
{{stats/r|0310|Manectric|form=-Mega|display=Mega Manectric|70|75|80|135|80|135}}
{{stats/r|0319|Sharpedo|form=-Mega|display=Mega Sharpedo|70|140|70|110|65|105}}
{{stats/r|0323|Camerupt|form=-Mega|display=Mega Camerupt|70|120|100|145|105|20}}
{{stats/r|0334|Altaria|form=-Mega|display=Mega Altaria|75|110|110|110|105|80}}
{{stats/r|0354|Banette|form=-Mega|display=Mega Banette|64|165|75|93|83|75}}
{{stats/r|0359|Absol|form=-Mega|display=Mega Absol|65|150|60|115|60|115}}
{{stats/r|0362|Glalie|form=-Mega|display=Mega Glalie|80|120|80|120|80|100}}
{{stats/r|0373|Salamence|form=-Mega|display=Mega Salamence|95|145|130|120|90|120}}
{{stats/r|0376|Metagross|form=-Mega|display=Mega Metagross|80|145|150|105|110|110}}
{{stats/r|0380|Latias|form=-Mega|display=Mega Latias|80|100|120|140|150|110}}
{{stats/r|0381|Latios|form=-Mega|display=Mega Latios|80|130|100|160|120|110}}
{{stats/r|0384|Rayquaza|form=-Mega|display=Mega Rayquaza|105|180|100|180|100|115}}
{{stats/r|0428|Lopunny|form=-Mega|display=Mega Lopunny|65|136|94|54|96|135}}
{{stats/r|0445|Garchomp|form=-Mega|display=Mega Garchomp|108|170|115|120|95|92}}
{{stats/r|0448|Lucario|form=-Mega|display=Mega Lucario|70|145|88|140|70|112}}
{{stats/r|0460|Abomasnow|form=-Mega|display=Mega Abomasnow|90|132|105|132|105|30}}
{{stats/r|0475|Gallade|form=-Mega|display=Mega Gallade|68|165|95|65|115|110}}
{{stats/r|0531|Audino|form=-Mega|display=Mega Audino|103|60|126|80|126|50}}
{{stats/r|0719|Diancie|form=-Mega|display=Mega Diancie|50|160|110|160|110|110}}
|}

==In the core series games==
[[File:Blaziken Mega Evolution.png|thumb|240px|Blaziken Mega Evolving into Mega Blaziken]]
===History===
The history and origins of Mega Evolution are shrouded in mystery and apparent contradictions, with different characters and groups having their own beliefs on where the phenomenon originated. For instance, [[Professor Sycamore]] theorizes Mega Evolution originates from special stones, possibly [[Evolution stones]], that were irradiated by the light of {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} that was fired from the [[ultimate weapon]] 3,000 years ago. Despite this, Sycamore additionally claims that Mega Evolution is a new type of [[Evolution]], and that the phenomenon only occurs in the [[Kalos]] region.<ref>[[Professor Sycamore]]:''"It's only a hypothesis, but I think the bond between Pokémon and Trainer is the key to this new [[Evolution]]. But what is this bond, exactly? And why are there examples of Mega Evolution only in the Kalos region? There's still so much we don't know..." ([[Pokémon X and Y]])''</ref> Additionally, Sina, Sycamore's assistant who is in [[Alola]] on his behalf, makes claim that it is mysterious to be talking about Mega Evolution so far away from Kalos.<ref>[[Sina]]: ''"It's so mysterious... to be talking about Mega Evolution here, in a [[region]] so far away from [[Kalos]]..." ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]).''</ref>

However, the [[Draconid people]], an ancient tribe from the [[Hoenn]] region that worship {{p|Rayquaza}}, believe that Mega Evolution originates from Rayquaza and various meteorites that rained down upon the Hoenn region thousands of years ago.

According to knowledge passed down by the Draconids, during the long-lost primal age of Hoenn, one of the many disasters that struck the region were numerous meteorites that rained from space and landed in the home of the Draconids, [[Meteor Falls]], with these meteorites glowing a rainbow brilliance, not unlike the description of a [[Key Stone]], which attracted Rayquaza and led to it putting an end to the disasters and restoring peace.

One thousand years later, disasters befell the region once more, most notable was a massive meteorite described with boundless brilliance and directly compared to a Key Stone, that bore deep into the ocean and created what would eventually come to be the location of [[Sootopolis City]]; with the impact cracking the ground and releasing a wave of primal energy, causing {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} to awaken once more in their [[Primal Reversion|thirst for this power]]. This led the people to wish for Rayquaza to appear once more and save them, as it had done in the past, and once Rayquaza did appear, the people fell to their knees and wished for salvation, causing a great change to overtake Rayquaza as it Mega Evolved, with it using this power to defeat Groudon and Kyogre once again.

While the knowledge of the Draconids implies Rayquaza was the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve, an old [[Kalos]] legend from the [[Tower of Mastery]] tells of a Trainer and {{p|Lucario}} arriving in the region long ago, with the pair discovering two strange stones and subsequently leading to the world's first Mega Evolution.

The usage of Mega Evolution unleashes a massive amount of energy, as mentioned by [[Professor Cozmo]], which itself is implied to have a direct connection, if not outright be a Pokémon's own life force, as it's mentioned by [[Lysandre]] that Professor Sycamore believes Mega Evolution releases all of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once that can't be achieved via regular Evolution; this is coupled with [[Courtney]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]]'s{{sup/6|AS}} attempt at causing a rocket filled with [[Infinity Energy]] to explode, with Matt outright claiming it'd be like Mega Evolving the rocket.

While [[Steven Stone]] claims what exactly Mega and Key Stones are is a mystery, [[Archie]], [[Maxie]], and the events of the [[Delta Episode]] show that meteorites contain their own latent power and under the right conditions can be turned into either Mega or Key Stones. This is directly demonstrated in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, where the [[Meteorite]] slowly changes to resemble a Mega Stone over the course of the game, before it's eventually consumed by Rayquaza during the [[Delta Episode]]. While this allows the [[Legendary Pokémon]] to Mega Evolve without technically holding the stone, it's implied by [[Zinnia]] that Mega Stones, or at least the meteorites that fuel Rayquaza's Mega Evolution, eventually lose their power.

Similarly to Mega Stones, Key Stones can also be found in certain locations, such as Meteor Falls, where Matt found his.

In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], [[Colress]] questions whether or not [[Z-Power]] can surpass the Mega Ring.<ref>Colress: ''"[[Z-Power]]... Is it the true potential that I seek? Does it surpass the [[Mega Ring]]?" ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])''</ref> [[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] directly imply that the two are similar due to the Trainer-Pokémon relational bond.<ref>[[Sina]]: ''"You know, when you think about it, the [[Z-Power Ring]] helps the feelings of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} reach their Pokémon so it can use its [[Z-Move]], right? It only follows that it should be able to achieve Mega Evolution, too!"'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])</ref>

===In battle===
In the [[core series]] games, Mega Evolution requires the player to hold a [[Key Stone]] and a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution holding its compatible [[Mega Stone]]. Only {{p|Rayquaza}} does not need a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve; instead, it must know the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the player simply needs to have the required Mega Stone in their bag, since there is no held item feature. Although some most media describes that a strong bond with the Pokémon and their trainer is needed, neither [[Friendship]] or [[Affection]] is necessary to Mega Evolve in the games.

A Mega-Evolved Pokémon has different [[base stats]], with the exception of {{stat|HP}}, and can have a different [[Ability]] and [[type]] from its non-Mega-Evolved form. Every Mega-Evolved Pokémon (except for Mega Alakazam in Generation VI) has a base stat total 100 points higher than that of its base form

In any battle, each Trainer may Mega Evolve a single Pokémon once. Mega Evolution is essentially a free action a Pokémon may make in addition to its normal move, but if a Pokémon will not use a move, it cannot Mega Evolve. Mega Evolution occurs [[priority|before]] most actions except [[recall|switching]]. A Mega-Evolved Pokémon will only revert to its original state if it [[fainting|faints]] or the battle ends; if it is switched out, it will remain Mega Evolved.

A Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve if it is being held in the airborne phase of {{m|Sky Drop}}. Neither volatile nor non-volatile [[status condition]]s such as paralysis, sleep, and infatuation will have any effect over a Pokémon's ability to Mega Evolve, even if they result in the Pokémon not being able to move that turn.

Mega Stones are not affected by most moves or Abilities. If they would move a Mega Stone to or from a Pokémon that could use it to Mega Evolve, the moves {{m|Bestow}}, {{m|Covet}}, {{m|Fling}}, {{m|Thief}}, {{m|Trick}}, and {{m|Switcheroo}} will fail and the Abilities {{a|Magician}}, {{a|Pickpocket}} and {{a|Symbiosis}} will not activate. The move {{m|Knock Off}} cannot remove a Mega Stone from a Pokémon that can use it to Mega Evolve, and Knock Off's power will not be increased since it cannot remove the item. The moves {{m|Embargo}} and {{m|Magic Room}} and the Ability {{a|Klutz}} will not prevent a Pokémon from using its respective Mega Stone to Mega Evolve.

Changes in a Pokémon's [[Ability]] will take place immediately. A {{p|Sharpedo}} that normally has {{a|Speed Boost}} will not gain a boost in Speed at the end of the turn it Mega Evolves, but if it uses a biting move such as {{m|Crunch}} that turn, it will be boosted by {{a|Strong Jaw}}, its Ability as Mega Sharpedo.

A transformed Pokémon (either by {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}}) is unable to Mega Evolve. It will fail to Mega Evolve even if it is transformed into the correct species and it is holding the respective Mega Stone. However, it is possible to transform into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon by copying another Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The restriction of only one Mega Evolution per battle does not apply to transformed Pokémon.

====Generation VI====
In [[Generation VI]], performing Mega Evolution will not alter the turn order. A Pokémon with a lower Speed than their opponent will still go after them on the one turn the Mega Evolution occurs, even if their Mega Evolution increases Speed and would otherwise cause them to go first. The opposite is also true for Pokémon who lose Speed from Mega Evolution, such as {{p|Garchomp}}. However, turn order will be determined normally on every turn afterwards.

Otherwise, stat changes and type changes due to Mega Evolution take effect immediately and damage calculation proceeds as usual. For example, a Pokémon whose Mega Evolution has a lower base Defense stat takes greater damage from physical moves on the turn it Mega Evolves. Likewise, the move {{m|Gyro Ball}} considers the Pokémon's Speed stat after Mega Evolution for damage calculation, not before.

Likewise, even if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as {{a|Prankster}} before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority.

When the player Mega Evolves a Pokémon for the first time since the save file is accessed, a longer animation than usual will play, showing the player activating the Mega Evolution with their [[Mega Bracelet]]. On subsequent uses of Mega Evolution, a shorter animation will play, showing only the Pokémon as it Mega Evolves.

====Generation VII====
In [[Generation VII]], a Pokémon's Speed after Mega Evolution is used to determine turn order, not its Speed before. Likewise, if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as {{a|Prankster}} before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority.

{{p|Rayquaza}} cannot Mega Evolve if it holds a [[Z-Crystal]].

In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], as the [[Held item]] mechanic is not implemented, the player simply needs to have the compatible Mega Stone in their bag to access a Pokémon's Mega Evolution. The player can also manually pick which form Charizard or Mewtwo can become from the move menu.

====Generation IX====
Mega Evolution is set to return in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], after six years of absence.

===Outside of battle===
[[File:Mega Evolution Contest Spectacular.png|thumb|220px|A {{p|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolving in a Contest Spectacular]]
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Mega Evolution can also occur during the {{pkmn|Contest#Secondary judging|Talent Round}} of [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectaculars]]. If the participating Pokémon is holding its corresponding Mega Stone when its [[appeal]] causes the audience's excitement to reach its peak, it will Mega Evolve and perform a {{DL|Appeal|Spectacular Talent}}. The Pokémon will remain Mega Evolved for the remainder of the Talent Round.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, when summoned by the [[Eon Flute]], {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}} will Mega Evolve before the player mounts it to [[soaring in the sky|soar in the sky]]. It will Mega Evolve even if it is not holding its corresponding Mega Stone, since the Eon Pokémon is summoned even if it is no longer in the player's game.
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==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
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Mega Evolution was introduced in Pokémon GO on August 27, 2020. Rather than using a [[Mega Stone]], an eligible Pokémon instead consumes [[Mega Energy]] to undergo a temporary Mega Evolution.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
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Certain [[sync pair]]s can Mega Evolve their Pokémon by performing a [[sync move]] in Pokémon Masters EX since the game's launch.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
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{{p|Mewtwo}} can become [[Mewtwo (Unite License X)|Mega Mewtwo X]] or [[Mewtwo (Unite License Y)|Mega Mewtwo Y]]. This is facilitated by its {{a|Pressure}} [[Ability]], which has a Mega gauge which is filled by using [[basic attack]]s and {{UNITE|move}}s on members of the opposing team. If the gauge is full, and Mewtwo is at least [[Level]] 5, it will Mega Evolve.

Unlike in the [[core series]], Mewtwo can only be Mega Evolved for a set amount of time, delineated by the Mega gauge draining back to empty, after which it returns to being a normal Mewtwo. However, Mewtwo can refill its Mega gauge to Mega Evolve multiple times in the same battle. When Mega Evolved, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y have different basic attacks and increased stats compared to Mewtwo.

Starting from version 1.14.1.2, Mewtwo spends some of the [[Aeos energy]] it is holding when it Mega Evolves. The Mega Evolution will last longer if Mewtwo uses up more Aeos energy.

There are two [[Unite License]]s for Mewtwo. While both of them allow for using Mewtwo in a [[Unite Battle]], each one has separate characteristics. Only the Unite License X one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo X, while the Unite License Y one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo Y.

===Puck series===
[[File:Tretta Mega Evolution icon.png|thumb|150px|The Mega Evolution sigil, as seen in {{g|Tretta}}]]
====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
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====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
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====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
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[[File:Mega Charizard X SSB4.png|thumb|Charizard as Mega Charizard X in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
===Super Smash Bros. series===
====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]====
{{SSB|Charizard}} and {{SSB|Lucario}}'s [[Final Smash]]es are both Mega Evolution, which transforms them into Mega Charizard X and Mega Lucario, respectively. This Mega Evolution acts as a temporary power-up for the duration of the Final Smash.

{{SSB|Mewtwo}}'s Final Smash is {{m|Psystrike}}, which has it Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y then use Psystrike.

Mega Venusaur and Mega Blastoise appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Mega {{p|Blastoise}}, Mega {{p|Blaziken}}, Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}, Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Lucario}}, Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega {{p|Charizard}} X appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

=====Description=====
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====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
Mewtwo retains its [[Final Smash]] Psystrike from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, which still causes it to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y.

Lucario's Final Smash, Aura Storm, has it Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario in order to use it.

Mega Charizard X, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Lucario, and Mega {{p|Diancie}} appear as {{sbw|Spirit}}s.

===[[Pokémon Shuffle]]===
{{main|Mega Evolution (Shuffle)}}
Before a Pokémon's Mega Evolution can be used in Pokémon Shuffle, its respective [[Mega Stone]] must be obtained (or in {{p|Rayquaza}}'s case, the [[File:Meteorite Shuffle.png|link=]] [[Meteorite]]). Methods to obtain a Mega Stone include:
* Defeating a Pokémon's Mega-Evolved form in a {{pkmn|Trainer}} battle, usually at the end of each {{DL|Stage (Shuffle)|Main stage|main stage area}}.
* Completing certain objectives on [[Mission Card]]s.
* Reaching certain {{OBP|Trainer rank|Shuffle}}s by catching several different species of Pokémon.
* Achieving a high rank in a [[Competitive Stage]].
* Clearing certain milestone stages in an [[escalation battle]].

The Pokémon placed in the first position (furthest to the left) when selecting {{DL|Pokémon Shuffle|Support Pokémon}} will Mega Evolve after the player fills the Mega Gauge. This is filled by matching the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, or by matching Pokémon with the {{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost}}({{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost+|+}}, {{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost++|++}}) {{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}s who are of the same [[type]] as the Pokémon being Mega Evolved. The size of the Mega Gauge depends on the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, with each Pokémon requiring different numbers of icons to be matched to fill its gauge. The maximum amount of icons needed to fill the gauge can be permanently decreased by using [[File:Mega Speedup.png|20px|link=]] Mega Speedup {{DL|List of items in Pokémon Shuffle|Enhancements}}, with each Pokémon having a different maximum amount of Mega Speedups they can take.

Once a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, its skill is replaced by its Mega Effect for the remainder of the battle. Mega Effect varies between Pokémon.

===[[Pokémon Rumble World]]===
The player gains the ability to Mega Evolve their Pokémon after completing the challenge "Raid of the Mighty General", then receiving the Special Stone Shop and a Mega Key from the rewards section of the ordinary shop. [[Mega Stone]]s for currently owned Pokémon can be bought and immediately attached to its corresponding Pokémon using the Special Stone Shop. The first Mega Stone of the player's choice is free (unless either the [[Red Orb|Red]] or [[Blue Orb]] is chosen instead) and every one after it costs 5 Poké Diamonds. During battle, Mega Evolution can be performed by tapping the Mega Evolution button using a Pokémon equipped with a Mega Stone in battle. Mega Evolution can be used again on any Pokémon in the same battle, unlike in the main games.

Mega-Evolved Pokémon revert after a completed trip, or when they are defeated or switched out. Mega Evolving will send out a shockwave that damages enemy Pokémon. This shockwave is capable of defeating and tipping over opposing Pokémon. Additionally, it also resets any negative status conditions or status changes the Pokémon had before Mega Evolving.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{Incomplete|section|Information for Stat modifiers while Mega Evolved}}

====[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]====
[[File:Mega Evolution ingame PSMD.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Evolution in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
[[File:Berserk PSMD.png|thumb|250px|Mega Alakazam in Berserk mode]]
Mega Evolution allows Pokémon to become more powerful, attack multiple enemies, and break down walls. To achieve Mega Evolution, the player must find an [[File:MDBag Awakening Emera VI Sprite.png]] [[Emera#List of emeras|Awakening Emera]] in a Dungeon. These [[Emera]]s can be attached to a Looplet of a Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, causing it to Mega Evolve immediately. A Looplet attached with an Awakening emera will have a rainbow glow [[File:MDBag Looplet 3 VI Sprite.png]]. Should it be given to {{p|Mewtwo}} or {{p|Charizard}}, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.

A bar will appear above the Mega-Evolved Pokémon after it transforms and will slowly start to fill up. As long as the bar is present, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will keep their form even when moving to the next floor. Once the bar is filled, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will go into {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Miscellaneous status conditions|Berserk mode}}. In Berserk mode, the Pokémon will move around and use a powerful attack on any Pokémon surrounding it, friend and foe alike. This will go away after a while, and the Pokémon will revert to normal. When Mega Evolved, its regular attack will get a huge boost in power and range, destroy walls, and reveal purple sparkling spots on the floor which can be picked up for an item.

Attaching an Awakening Emera to a Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve increases its stats by a lot and give it different boosts. Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve with an Awakening Emera attached will not go into Berserk mode.

Awakening Emeras are hard to find and appear randomly in dungeons; like other Emeras, they will disappear if they are not reached in time.
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====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]====
Mega Evolution returns in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, and in this game is achieved by eating an Empowerment Seed. Mega Evolved Pokémon also have all of the bonuses granted by the Awakened status: linked moves always result in critical hits, moves will never miss, and moves will ignore unfavorable type matchups. Compared to the Awakened status, the only additional bonus Mega Evolution grants is the potential to change a Pokémon's type and ability.

As in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, if {{p|Mewtwo}} or {{p|Charizard}} Mega Evolves, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.

Some bosses will also undergo Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion:
* During {{p|Rayquaza}}'s rematch or Mewtwo's boss fight, both will Mega Evolve once their health drops below one half of their total. Mewtwo will Mega Evolve randomly into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y.
* Similarly, {{p|Groudon}} (during its rematch) and {{p|Kyogre}} (during its boss fight) will undergo Primal Reversion once below half of their total health.

===[[Pokémon Picross]]===
Once a player purchases a Mega Pencil from [[Professor Tetra]] for 500 Picrites, puzzles for Mega Evolutions can be solved. Furthermore, murals can be solved one tile at a time to display {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s Primal Reversions (however, murals do not require the Mega Pencil).

Only one Mega Evolution can be set at one time, and they cannot be brought alongside their normal forms. Their skills are higher ranked than their normal counterpart, and they can be used on larger puzzles.

===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{pokken|Lucario}}, {{pokken|Garchomp}}, {{pokken|Gardevoir}}, {{pokken|Gengar}}, {{pokken|Charizard}}, {{pokken|Blaziken}}, {{pokken|Sceptile}}, {{pokken|Scizor}}, {{pokken|Blastoise}}, {{pokken|Mewtwo}}, and [[Shadow Mewtwo]] are able to Mega Evolve through Synergy Burst, with Charizard and both of the Mewtwo Mega Evolving into their X forms. Mega Evolution can be triggered whenever a Pokémon capable of it has its Synergy Gauge filled up to the max during a battle. The Mega Evolved Pokémon will revert to its regular form once it has used up all of its [[Synergy]] power.

In addition, every time when Shadow Mewtwo is fought against in the game's story mode, it will Mega Evolve before the battle begins and stay in this state for the entire fight.

On the [[Dragon's Nest]] battle stage, Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} appears in the form of both an enormous statue alongside the battle arena and a drawing on the ground of the battle arena. On the [[Old Ferrum Town (Winter)]] battle stage, Mega {{p|Swampert}} appears in the form of a giant snow sculpture. Mega Rayquaza itself is also a Support Pokémon available as part of the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack.

==In animation==
[[File:Blaziken Mask Mega Blaziken.png|250px|thumb|Mega Blaziken in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'']]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
Multiple Mega Evolutions have been featured in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
* The first Mega Evolution in the anime was featured in ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', where {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} was shown to be capable of changing between its regular form and Mega Mewtwo Y, in which its speed was dramatically boosted, being capable of moving faster than the blink of an eye. The same Mewtwo also played a major role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', once again demonstrating its Mega Evolution capabilities. Unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, this Mewtwo seemed to be capable of Mega Evolving without the use of a [[Mega Stone]]. However, because the concept of Mega Evolution had not been announced at the time of the movie's release, this transformation remains unnamed in the movie. Some Japanese promotional material for the movie as well as its {{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened|manga adaptation}} referred to it as Mewtwo's ''Awakened Form'' (覚醒した姿).<ref>[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20130618180918/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/06/130615_m02.html?a001=news ポケモン映画最新作『神速のゲノセクトミュウツー覚醒』へと続くオリジナルストーリーが、テレビで放送決定！]</ref>

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
* The first Mega Evolution in the main series was featured in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where {{Ash}} saw a Mega {{p|Blaziken}}. In the [[XY002|next episode]], it was revealed to belong to a masked hero called the [[Blaziken Mask]], saving Ash from a free fall from the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]. It has since been seen helping Ash and {{ashfr}} on numerous occasions.
* A Mega {{p|Ampharos}} and a Mega {{p|Charizard}} X appeared as silhouettes in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'' while {{an|Professor Sycamore}} told Ash, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} about the concept of Mega Evolution.
* In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Alain]] was featured traveling across the [[Kalos]] [[region]] with his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X, challenging other Mega Evolution Trainers. During the episode, Alain battled [[Astrid]]'s Mega {{p|Absol}} and [[Remo]]'s Mega {{p|Garchomp}}, and was victorious in both battles. Later in the special, he even faced the [[Elite Four]] member [[Siebold]] and his Mega {{p|Blastoise}}, but the powerful {{type|Water}} Pokémon proved to be too much for Charizard, causing Alain to lose the battle.
** All known Mega Evolutions released at the time were also featured during the intro of the aforementioned special episode.
* [[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} first appeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', using its Mega Evolution powers to break free from {{TRT}}'s binds.
* {{an|Korrina}} has a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} that can Mega Evolve, and so does her grandfather [[Gurkinn]], as shown in ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]''. In ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]'', it was shown in a flashback how one of Gurkinn's ancestors discovered a [[Key Stone]], while his Lucario discovered a [[Lucarionite]], leading to the first known Mega Evolution.
* In ''[[XY033|Calling from Beyond the Aura!]]'', Korrina told Ash and his friends about a Trainer she had once met who had used a Mega Ampharos.
* A Trainer named [[Mabel]] and her Mega {{p|Mawile}} appeared in ''[[XY034|The Bonds of Mega Evolution!]]''.
* {{an|Diancie}} Mega Evolved in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' in order to protect the [[Allearth Forest]] from {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}} and restore the [[Diamond Domain]] by creating a new Heart Diamond. At the end of the movie, it was shown that a diamond Diancie had created and given to {{an|Bonnie}} earlier caused it to Mega Evolve, acting as a Key Stone.
* During the intro of ''Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction'', [[Wikstrom]] is seen Mega Evolving his {{p|Scizor}} in a battle against Diantha and her Mega Gardevoir.
* {{an|Steven Stone}}'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', as well as Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}. Both reappeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''.
** The intro of the aforementioned special episode also featured all [[#Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|newly revealed Mega Evolutions]].
* A Mega {{p|Sableye}} appeared in ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'' as part of ''[[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short|Mairin's Mega Evolution Journal]]''.
* At the end of ''Mega Evolution Special III'', Alain was seen battling a Trainer with a Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}.
* [[Professor Sycamore's Garchomp]] achieved Mega Evolution for the first time and Mega Evolved into a Mega Garchomp in ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]''.
* The {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} Rayquaza that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' all Mega Evolved during the movie. Much like the Mewtwo from [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], they were able to Mega Evolve without a Key Stone or their respective Mega Stones.
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', Alain battled ten Mega-Evolved Pokémon and their Trainers in a row, including Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, Mega {{p|Heracross}}, Mega Scizor, Mega Ampharos, Mega {{p|Aggron}}, and Mega {{p|Pinsir}}. The final Trainer of the row was the [[Elite Four]] member [[Malva]], who used a Mega {{p|Houndoom}}. At the end of the episode, Alain was also seen battling a Trainer with a Mega {{p|Banette}}.
* A Mega {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} appeared in ''[[XY096|A Giga Battle with Mega Results!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Nurse Joy]].
* In ''[[XY122|A Real Icebreaker!]]'', [[Wulfric]] Mega Evolved his {{p|Abomasnow}} into Mega Abomasnow to fight against [[Ash's Greninja]] during their [[Gym]] battle.
* A Mega Alakazam, Mega {{p|Glalie}}, Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}, Mega {{p|Steelix}}, Shiny Mega {{p|Gengar}}, Shiny Mega Gardevoir, and several other Mega-Evolved Pokémon appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. With the exception of [[Kimia]]'s Shiny Mega Gardevoir, they were forcibly Mega Evolved by a special device known as Mega Wave, which was being used by [[Alva]] and his minions [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]. A Mega Wave evolved Mega {{p|Heracross}} and Mega {{p|Pinsir}} were also loaned to {{TRT}}.
* A Mega {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} Y owned by {{an|Trevor}} appeared in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'' during his [[Lumiose Conference]] battle against Alain.
* A Mega {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} owned by [[Sawyer]] appeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'' during his quarterfinal battle in [[Lumiose Conference]] against {{an|Tierno}}.
* [[Lysandre]]'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{p|Gyarados}} debuted in ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', where it battled {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} and Alain's Charizard. It managed to knock out four of Ash's Pokémon, but was finally defeated in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
* A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]'', where {{an|Lana}} joked about being able to catch one at [[Brooklet Hill]].
* [[Brock's Steelix]] and [[Misty's Gyarados]] Mega Evolved into Mega {{p|Steelix}} and Mega {{p|Gyarados}} in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', while battling [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]], respectively.
* [[Gozu]]'s {{p|Aggron}} Mega Evolved into Mega Aggron in ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'' to battle {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{p|Braviary}} and {{an|Faba}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Hypno}}.
* [[Ilima]]'s {{p|Kangaskhan}} Mega Evolved into Mega Kangaskhan in ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'' to battle [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Scizor}}.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
* In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] Mega Evolved his Alakazam to battle Ash and his {{AP|Lucario}} as a test to get a [[Lucarionite]].
* In ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', Ash Mega Evolved his {{AP|Lucario}} for the first time.
* In ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', [[Drasna]] Mega Evolved her {{p|Altaria}} during her [[World Coronation Series]] battle against {{Ash}}.
* In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', [[Lisia]] Mega Evolved her Altaria, Ali, during the [[Lilycove City]] [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]].
* In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} Mega Evolved her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} during the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] in a battle against [[Iris's Haxorus]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Mega Venusaur anime.png|A [[Pokémon Trainer|trainer]]'s Mega {{p|Venusaur}}
File:Alain Mega Charizard X.png|[[Alain]]'s Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X
File:Trevor Mega Charizard Y.png|[[Trevor]]'s Mega {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} Y
File:Siebold Mega Blastoise.png|[[Siebold]]'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}}
File:M19 Mega Beedrill.png|[[Alva]]'s Mega {{p|Beedrill}}
File:M19 Mega Pidgeot.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}
File:Gurkinn Mega Alakazam.png|[[Gurkinn]]'s Mega {{p|Alakazam}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Slowbro.png|A Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
File:Mega Gengar anime.png|A Mega {{p|Gengar}}
File:Alva Mega Gengar.png|Alva's {{Shiny}} Mega Gengar
File:Ilima Mega Kangaskhan.png|[[Ilima]]'s Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}
File:Mega Pinsir anime.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Pinsir}}
File:Misty Mega Gyarados.png|{{an|Misty}}'s Mega {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}
File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Shiny Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
File:Mega Heracross Mega Aerodactyl anime.png|A Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}}
File:Mega Mewtwo X anime.png|A Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} X
File:Mega Mewtwo Y anime.png|A Mega {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} Y
File:Mega Ampharos anime.png|A trainer's Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
File:Brock Mega Steelix.png|{{an|Brock}}'s Mega {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}
File:Wikstrom Mega Scizor.png|[[Wikstrom]]'s Mega {{p|Scizor}}
File:M19 Mega Heracross.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Heracross}}
File:Malva Mega Houndoom.png|[[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}}
File:Mega Tyranitar anime.png|A Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}
File:Sawyer Mega Sceptile.png|[[Sawyer]]'s Mega {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}
File:Blaziken Mask Mega Blaziken.png|[[Blaziken Mask]]'s Mega {{p|Blaziken}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Swampert.png|A Mega {{p|Swampert}}
File:Diantha Mega Gardevoir.png|[[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}
File:Kimia Mega Gardevoir.png|[[Kimia]]'s Shiny Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}
File:Mega Sableye anime.png|A Mega {{p|Sableye}}
File:Mabel Mega Mawile.png|[[Mabel]]'s Mega {{p|Mawile}}
File:Gozu Mega Aggron.png|[[Gozu]]'s Mega {{p|Aggron}}
File:Mega Medicham anime.png|A Mega {{P|Medicham}}
File:M19 Mega Manectric.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Manectric}}
File:M19 Mega Sharpedo.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
File:M19 Mega Camerupt.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
File:Drasna Mega Altaria.png|[[Drasna]]'s Mega {{p|Altaria}}
File:Mega Banette anime.png|A trainer's Mega {{p|Banette}}
File:Astrid Mega Absol.png|[[Astrid]]'s Mega {{p|Absol}}
File:M19 Mega Glalie.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Glalie}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Salamence.png|A Mega {{p|Salamence}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Metagross.png|A Mega {{p|Metagross}}
File:Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png|[[Steven]]'s Shiny Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}
File:Hoopa Mega Latios.png|A Mega {{p|Latios}}
File:Hoopa Mega Latias.png|A Mega {{p|Latias}}
File:Mega Rayquaza anime.png|A Mega {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza}}
File:Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png|Shiny Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}
File:Mega Salamence Mega Lopunny anime.png|A Mega {{p|Lopunny}}
File:Cynthia Mega Garchomp.png|[[Cynthia]]'s Mega {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}
File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|[[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]'s Mega {{TP|Ash|Lucario}}
File:Wulfric Mega Abomasnow.png|[[Wulfric]]'s Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
File:Mega Evolution Pokédex Gallade.png|A Mega {{p|Gallade}}
File:Nurse Joy Mega Audino.png|[[Nurse Joy]]'s Mega {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}}
File:Mega Diancie M17.png|A Mega {{an|Diancie}}
</gallery>

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Mega Charizard X PO.png|thumb|250px|[[Red (Origins)|Red]]'s Mega {{TP|Red|Charizard}} X in Pokémon Origins]]
{{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{TP|Red|Charizard}} was shown Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' during Red's battle against {{p|Mewtwo}}, thanks to the Charizardite X and Key Stone given to him by [[Mr. Fuji]] in [[PO02|an earlier episode]]. This situation was the first public appearance of Mega Charizard X and served as its official reveal.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
All of the Mega Evolutions debuting in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} were showcased in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Mega Beedrill ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Beedrill}}
File:Mega Pidgeot ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}
File:Mega Slowbro ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
File:Mega Steelix ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Steelix}}
File:Mega Sceptile ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Sceptile}}
File:Mega Swampert ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Swampert}}
File:Mega Sableye ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Sableye}}
File:Mega Sharpedo ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
File:Mega Camerupt ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
File:Mega Altaria ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Altaria}}
File:Mega Glalie ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Glalie}}
File:Mega Salamence ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Salamence}}
File:Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Metagross}}
File:Mega Latias ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Latias}}
File:Mega Latios ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Latios}}
File:Mega Lopunny ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Lopunny}}
File:Mega Gallade ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Gallade}}
File:Mega Audino ORAS Trailer.png|Mega {{p|Audino}}
File:Mega Diancie ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Diancie}}
</gallery>

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Mega Rayquaza PG.png|thumb|250px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', under the ownership of [[Player character|a Trainer]], who used it to destroy [[Grand Meteor Delta|a giant meteor]]. Afterwards, it battled against a {{p|Deoxys}} that had emerged from the destroyed meteor.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Mega {{p|Gyarados}} appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', under the ownership of [[Lysandre]]. He used it to battle {{ga|Calem}}'s {{p|Xerneas}}, but was quickly defeated.

A Mega {{p|Swampert}} and a Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'', belonging to {{ga|May}} and [[Zinnia]], respectively. In the same episode, May Mega Evolved {{p|Rayquaza}} after catching it.

In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', {{ga|Green}} used a Mega {{p|Blastoise}} against {{ga|Elaine}}'s {{p|Mewtwo}}. Despite its best efforts, Blastoise was no match for the {{pkmn|category|Genetic Pokémon}}'s power.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Green Mega Blastoise Evolutions.png|{{ga|Green}}'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}}
File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Evolutions.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
File:May Mega Swampert Evolutions.png|{{ga|May}}'s Mega {{p|Swampert}}
File:Zinnia Mega Salamence Evolutions.png|[[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}}
File:May Mega Rayquaza Evolutions.png|{{ga|May}}'s Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:X full Mega Evolution Adventures.png|250px|thumb|X's team achieving multiple Mega Evolutions at once in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
At first, Mega Evolution was portrayed as a relatively unknown phenomenon, known only to [[Gurkinn]] and his Successors. Since then, it became apparent that [[Team Flare]] were also after the power of Mega Evolution, with one member even compiling a list of [[Mega Stones]] that they discovered. Simultaneous Mega Evolutions can also be accomplished by a Trainer, as long as they have a Key Stone for each Pokémon they are Mega Evolving. However, doing so will cause severe mental stress on the Trainer, and they will be unable to focus on anything other than a single target until the Mega Evolution is undone.
*When [[Team Flare]] members [[Aliana]] and [[Mable]] arrived in [[Vaniville Town]] in order to steal {{adv|X}}'s [[Mega Ring]], the commotion caused X's baby {{p|Kangaskhan}}, [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Li'l Kanga]], to react with X's Mega Ring and Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan, easily defeating Aliana's {{p|Pyroar}} and Mable's {{p|Houndoom}}.
*When X and his friends were attacked by Team Flare in [[Santalune City]], [[Korrina]] arrived and Mega Evolved her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} into Mega Lucario to assist them.
*In [[Lysandre Café]], [[Diantha]] had her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir to make Lysandre back off from attacking {{adv|Trevor}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, and {{adv|Tierno}}.
*The Mega Evolutions of {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Mawile}} and {{p|Garchomp}} made cameos when Gurkinn explained Mega Evolution to [[Emma|Essentia]] during her raid on the [[Tower of Mastery]]. In the subsequent chapter, Gurkinn Mega Evolved his {{p|Heracross}}.
*During Korrina's succession ceremony, [[Gurkinn's students|three Successors]] demonstrated Mega Evolution to her by Mega Evolving their {{p|Medicham}}, {{p|Scizor}} and {{p|Alakazam}} respectively.
*While visiting [[Lumiose City]], X met an {{p|Electrike}}, which led him to a [[Manectite]], evolving into {{p|Manectric}} in the process. Later, Manectric joins X's team, Mega Evolving into Mega Manectric while facing a {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}.
*During a battle against [[Team Flare]], Gurkinn's {{p|Gengar}} protected X from [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}}. It helped battle against Team Flare to stop them from capturing {{p|Xerneas}} while in tree form. It was later given it to X, at which point he nicknamed it Garma. Garma has a Gengarite, which allows X to Mega Evolve it into Mega Gengar.
*While confronting Essentia, X's Rute and Y's Solsol are given their respective Mega Stones, allowing them to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir and Mega Absol respectively.
*Both X's [[Salamè]] and [[Blue's Charizard]] Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y respectively, after defeating [[Xerosic]]'s Pokémon.
*After reuniting with [[Blaine]], {{adv|Mewtwo}} gained the ability to Mega Evolve into both Mega Mewtwo X and Y. Due to their bond, Mewtwo is able to Mega Evolve more than once per battle.
*[[Gurkinn's students]] Mega Evolved their {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Banette}}, and {{p|Abomasnow}} for Trevor to study.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
The role of Mega Evolution was diminished but its accessibility continued to be confined to a selected number of Trainers.
*In ''[[PS597|Latias Flies]]'', {{adv|Ruby}}, {{adv|Sapphire}}, and {{adv|Emerald}} were shown learning how to Mega Evolve their Pokémon from [[Ultima]]. Sapphire and Emerald were seen mastering it in ''[[PS599|Salamence Evolves]]'', where they Mega Evolved their respective first partner Pokémon, [[Chic|Blaziken]] and {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}.
*In ''[[PS598|Claydol Unleashes]]'', Ruby was able to successfully Mega Evolve Latios into Mega Latios, allowing them to [[soaring in the sky|soar into the sky]]. He soon arrived at the [[Sky Pillar]], where he met and battled [[Zinnia]], who used her Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} against Mega Latios.
*In ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]'', {{Steven}} Mega Evolved his {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} into Mega Metagross with his Mega Stickpin.
*In ''[[PS603|Slowbro Has an Idea]]'', [[Jinga]] of the [[Draconid people]] Mega Evolved his Slowbro into Mega Slowbro in his battle against Ruby.
*In ''[[PS604|Goodra Spits]]'', Ruby Mega Evolved [[Mumu]] into Mega Swampert.
*In ''[[PS607|Blastoise Transforms]]'', [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] used their Mega Glasses and Mega Anchor to Mega Evolve their Camerupt and Sharpedo into Mega {{p|Camerupt}} and Mega {{p|Sharpedo}} respectively. In retaliation, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} Mega Evolved [[Saur]] and [[Blasty]] into Mega {{p|Venusaur}} and Mega {{p|Blastoise}} respectively to battle them.
*In [[PS611]], footage of Rayquaza Mega Evolving was seen.
*In [[PS616]], {{adv|Giovanni}} Mega Evolved his {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}} as part of his explanation that the meteoroid headed for Hoenn may be housing a Pokémon inside of it, since Mega Evolution is only supposed to work within a battle. Later, Sapphire and Ruby Mega Evolved [[Kirly]] and [[Rara]] into Mega Gallade and Mega Gardevoir respectively during a brief battle against each other.
*In ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'', Ruby and Sapphire Mega Evolved {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Rayquaza}} in order to have it destroy [[Grand Meteor Delta]]. Later, Ruby Mega Evolved {{p|Diancie}} for a Pokémon Contest Spectacular Performance.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Saur Mega Venusaur.png|{{Adv|Red}}'s Mega [[Saur|Venusaur]]
File:X Salame Mega Charizard X.png|{{Adv|X}}'s Mega [[Salamè|Charizard]] X
File:Blue Mega Charizard Y.png|{{Adv|Blue}}'s Mega {{TP|Blue|Charizard}} Y
File:Blasty Mega Blastoise.png|{{Adv|Green}}'s Mega [[Blasty|Blastoise]]
File:Giovanni Mega Beedrill Adventures.png|{{Adv|Giovanni}}'s Mega {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}}
File:Ile Mega Alakazam Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Ile]]'s Mega {{p|Alakazam}}
File:Jinga Mega Slowbro.png|[[Jinga]]'s Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
File:X Garma Mega Gengar.png|X's Mega {{p|Gengar}}
File:X Li'l Kanga Mega Kangaskhan.png|X's Mega [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]]
File:X Rute Mega Pinsir.png|X's Mega {{p|Pinsir}}
File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
File:Mega Aerodactyl Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}}
File:Mega Mewtwo X Adventures.png|Mega {{Adv|Mewtwo}} X
File:Mega Mewtwo Y Adventures.png|Mega Mewtwo Y
File:Mega Ampharos Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
File:Or Mega Scizor Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Or]]'s Mega Scizor
File:Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn]]'s Mega {{p|Heracross}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Houndoom Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Houndoom}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Tyranitar Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}
File:Emerald Mega Sceptile.png|{{Adv|Emerald}}'s Mega {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}
File:Chic Mega Blaziken.png|{{Adv|Sapphire}}'s Mega [[Chic|Blaziken]]
File:Mumu Mega Swampert.png|{{Adv|Ruby}}'s Mega [[Mumu|Swampert]]
File:Ruby Rara Mega Gardevoir.png|Ruby's Mega [[Rara|Gardevoir]]
File:Gurkinn student Mega Mawile Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Mawile}}
File:Mega Aggron Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Aggron}}
File:Peche Mega Medicham Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Peche]]'s Mega {{p|Medicham}}
File:X Elec Mega Manectric.png|X's Mega [[Élec|Manectric]]
File:Archie Mega Sharpedo Adventures.png|[[Archie]]'s Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
File:Maxie Mega Camerupt Adventures.png|[[Maxie]]'s Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Banette Adventures.png|Gurkinn student's Mega {{p|Banette}}
File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|{{Adv|Y}}'s Mega [[Absol]]
File:Zinnia Mega Salamence Adventures.png|[[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}}
File:Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png|[[Steven]]'s Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}
File:Mega Latios Adventures.png|A Mega [[Eon duo (Adventures)#Latios|Latios]]
File:Mega Rayquaza Adventures.png|Mega [[Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]
File:Mega Garchomp Adventures.png|A Mega Garchomp
File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|[[Korrina]]'s Mega {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Abomasnow Adventures.png|Gurkinn student's Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
File:Sapphire Kiruru Mega Gallade.png|Sapphire's Mega {{p|Gallade}}
File:Mega Diancie Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Diancie}}
</gallery>

[[File:Akira Mega Charizard X LDK.png|150px|thumb|left|Mega Charizard X in [[Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario JNM.png|100px|thumb|Mega Lucario in [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series (manga)|Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga]]]]

===Movie adaptations===
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===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
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===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
In [[Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King]], several main characters' Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution, including {{OBP|Akira|LDK}}'s {{p|Charizard}}, {{OBP|Koji|LDK}}'s {{p|Garchomp}}, and [[Taichi]]'s {{p|Ampharos}}.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom===
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===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
During a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed that Ash fought {{an|Korrina}}'s Mega {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in a [[World Coronation Series]] battle.

==In the TCG==
Mega Evolution is mainly featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] as {{TCG|Pokémon-EX|Mega Evolution Pokémon}}. Their names have {{Mega}} as a prefix and {{EX}} as a suffix. They additionally have a distinct stage of "MEGA". Naturally, these are also {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}. They were added as a new mechanic to the game in the {{TCG|XY}} set as an evolution of Pokémon-EX cards. Mega Evolving a Pokémon immediately ends a player's turn, unless that Pokémon has its specific Spirit Link [[Trainer card (TCG)#Pokémon Tool|Pokémon Tool]] attached to it.

[[Atsushi Nagashima]], the game director for the TCG, has stated that Mega Evolution is exclusive to Pokémon-EX because it would be impractical to evolve a single Pokémon three times during a game, and implementing Mega Evolution in that manner would constrain deck-building.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-pokemon-cards-are-made/1100-6459450/ How Pokemon Cards Are Made | GameSpot]</ref> The team had considered restricting players to one Mega-Evolved Pokémon per deck, but rejected this idea, as they wanted to enable players to build decks based around Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140101195743/https://www.pokemon-card.com/blog/2013/12/000367.html クリエイター～ゲームディレクター長島敦スペシャル対談～ | pokemon-card.com,] archived January 1st, 2014</ref>

In [[Unified Minds]] and [[Cosmic Eclipse]], two {{TCG|TAG TEAM}} [[Pokémon-GX]] were printed that feature Mega Evolved Pokémon as one of the two members of the tag team. These cards have no special mechanics outside of those which are part of the TAG TEAM mechanics.

The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mega Evolved Pokémon in the Trading Card Game.

{{cardlist/header|Mega Evolution Pokémon|Rainbow|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Venusaur-EX (XY 2)|Venusaur]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|modified=yes|enset=XY|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=2/146|jpset=Collection X|jprarity=RR|jpnum=002/060|enset2=Evolutions|enrarity2=Rare Holo ex|ennum2=2/108|jpset2=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity2=RR|jpnum2=002/087|enset3=Evolutions|enrarity3=Rare Ultra|ennum3=100/108|jpset3=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity3=SR|jpnum3=089/087}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blastoise-EX (XY 30)|Blastoise]]{{EX}}|type=Water|modified=yes|enset=XY|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=30/146|jpset=Collection Y|jprarity=RR|jpnum=015/060|enset2=Evolutions|enrarity2=Rare Holo ex|ennum2=22/108|jpset2=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity2=RR|jpnum2=022/087|enset3=Evolutions|enrarity3=Rare Ultra|ennum3=102/108|jpset3=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity3=SR|jpnum3=093/087}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Flashfire 13)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|modified=yes|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=13/106|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=107/106|jpset=M Charizard-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=002/021|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=088/080|enset3=Evolutions|enrarity3=Rare Holo ex|ennum3=13/108|jpset3=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity3=RR|jpnum3=013/087|enset4=Evolutions|enrarity4=Rare Ultra|ennum4=101/108|jpset4=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity4=SR|jpnum4=091/087}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Flashfire 69)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|modified=yes|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=69/106|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=108/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=RR|jpnum=055/080|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=089/080}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Kangaskhan-EX (Flashfire 79)|Kangaskhan]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|modified=yes|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=79/106|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=109/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=RR|jpnum=065/080|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=090/080|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=094/131}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Heracross-EX (Furious Fists 5)|Heracross]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|modified=yes|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=5/111|enset2=Furious Fists|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=112/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=RR|jpnum=005/096|jpset2=Rising Fist|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=104/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Lucario-EX (Furious Fists 55)|Lucario]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting|modified=yes|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=55/111|enset2=Furious Fists|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=113/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=RR|jpnum=053/096|jpset2=Rising Fist|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=105/096|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=075/131|jpset4=The Best of XY|jpnum4=063/171|enset5=Miscellaneous Promotional cards|ennum5=55a/111|jpset5=The Best of XY|jpnum5=176/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Manectric-EX (Phantom Forces 24)|Manectric]]{{EX}}|type=Lightning|modified=yes|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=24/119|enset2=Phantom Forces|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=120/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=RR|jpnum=024/088|jpset2=Phantom Gate|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=096/088|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=043/131|jpset4=The Best of XY|jpnum4=035/171|enset5=Miscellaneous Promotional cards|ennum5=24a/119|jpset5=The Best of XY|jpnum5=174/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gengar-EX (Phantom Forces 35)|Gengar]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|modified=yes|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/119|enset2=Phantom Forces|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=121/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=RR|jpnum=034/088|jpset2=Phantom Gate|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=097/088|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=049/131}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gengar-EX (XY Promo 166)|Gengar]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY166|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=079/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Metagross-EX (XY Promo 35)|Metagross]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY35|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=102/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Diancie-EX (XY Promo 44)|Diancie]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY44|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=093/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Aggron-EX (Primal Clash 94)|Aggron]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|modified=yes|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=94/160|enset2=Primal Clash|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=154/160|jpset=Gaia Volcano|jprarity=RR|jpnum=046/070|jpset2=Gaia Volcano|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=076/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gardevoir-EX (Primal Clash 106)|Gardevoir]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|modified=yes|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=106/160|enset2=Primal Clash|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=156/160|enset3=Generations|enrarity3=Rare Ultra|ennum3=RC31/RC32|jpset=Tidal Storm|jprarity=RR|jpnum=051/070|jpset2=Tidal Storm|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=076/070|jpset3=PokéKyun Collection|jprarity3=RR|jpnum3=020/032}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gallade-EX (Roaring Skies 35)|Gallade]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|modified=yes|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/108|enset2=Roaring Skies|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=100/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=031/078|jpset2=Emerald Break|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=081/078}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Latios-EX (Roaring Skies 59)|Latios]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|modified=yes|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=59/108|enset2=Roaring Skies|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=102/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=049/078|jpset2=Emerald Break|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=083/078}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Roaring Skies 61)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|modified=yes|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=61/108|jpset=M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=006/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Roaring Skies 76)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|modified=yes|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=76/108|enset2=Roaring Skies|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=105/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=062/078|jpset2=Emerald Break|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=086/078|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=097/131|jpset4=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum4=272/XY-P|jpset5=The Best of XY|jpnum5=105/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Absol-EX (XY Promo 63)|Absol]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY63|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blaziken-EX (XY Promo 86)|Blaziken]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY86|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=138/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Swampert-EX (XY Promo 87)|Swampert]]{{EX}}|type=Water|modified=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY87|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Sceptile-EX (Ancient Origins 8)|Sceptile]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=8/98|enset2=Ancient Origins|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=85/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=008/081|jpset2=Bandit Ring|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=083/081|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=007/131|jpset4=The Best of XY|jpnum4=007/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Ampharos-EX (Ancient Origins 28)|Ampharos]]{{EX}}|type=Lightning|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=28/98|enset2=Ancient Origins|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=88/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=028/081|jpset2=Bandit Ring|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=086/081}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Tyranitar-EX (Ancient Origins 43)|Tyranitar]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=43/98|enset2=Ancient Origins|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=92/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=043/081|jpset2=Bandit Ring|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=090/081}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Ancient Origins 98)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=98/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=UR|jpnum=095/081}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Houndoom-EX (BREAKthrough 22)|Houndoom]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=22/162|enset2=BREAKthrough|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=154/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=RR|jpnum=010/059|jpset2=Red Flash|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=061/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Glalie-EX (BREAKthrough 35)|Glalie]]{{EX}}|type=Water|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/162|enset2=BREAKthrough|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=156/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=RR|jpnum=015/059|jpset2=Blue Shock|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=061/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 63)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=63/162|enset2=BREAKthrough|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=159/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=RR|jpnum=026/059|jpset2=Blue Shock|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=063/059|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=051/131}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 64)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=64/162|enset2=BREAKthrough|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=160/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=RR|jpnum=026/059|jpset2=Red Flash|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=063/059|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=052/131|jpset4=The Best of XY|jpnum4=043/171}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mawile-EX (XY Promo 104)|Mawile]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY104|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=186/XY-P}}
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==Trivia==
* According to [[Ken Sugimori]] in his interview in the Nintendo Dream magazine, {{p|Flygon}} was intended to get a Mega Evolution in [[Pokémon X and Y]], but the [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Pokémon designs|idea was later dropped]] due to him experiencing an artist's block.<ref>[https://www.pokebeach.com/2015/04/mega-flygon-excluded-from-xyoras-because-of-artists-block Mega Flygon Excluded from XY/ORAS Because of Artist's Block, PokeBeach,] translation of Nintendo Dream interview scan</ref>
* There is at least one Mega Evolved {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of every [[type]]: {{t|Psychic}} has the most (with ten), while both {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Electric}} have the fewest (with two each).
** Electric is the only type for which no new Mega Evolution was introduced in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]].
* {{p|Gardevoir}} and {{p|Gallade}} are the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution that are in the same evolutionary line.
** Gallade is the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution that [[Evolution|evolves]] from exposure to an [[Evolution stone]].
* Only Pokémon which cannot evolve further are capable of Mega Evolution.
** {{p|Aerodactyl}} is the only [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]] capable of Mega Evolution.
** {{p|Audino}} is the only Pokémon from [[Generation V]] capable of Mega Evolution.
** {{p|Diancie}} is the only Pokémon from [[Generation VI]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] capable of Mega Evolution.
*No Mega Evolved Pokémon receives an increase to its HP stat.
**{{p|Garchomp|Mega Garchomp}} has the highest base HP stat of any Mega Evolved Pokémon, at 108.
*{{p|Aggron|Mega Aggron}} and {{p|Steelix|Mega Steelix}} are tied with {{p|Shuckle}} as having the highest base Defense stat of all Pokémon, at 230.
*{{p|Latias|Mega Latias}} has the highest base Special Defense stat of any Mega Evolved Pokémon, at 150.
*{{p|Alakazam|Mega Alakazam}} and {{p|Aerodactyl|Mega Aerodactyl}} are tied as having the highest base Speed stat of any Mega Evolved Pokémon, at 150.
* With {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 780|base stat totals of 780}}, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Rayquaza have the highest base stat totals of any obtainable Pokémon. Eternamax {{p|Eternatus}} has the highest base stat total of all Pokémon at 1125, but cannot be used by the player.
** In addition, Mega Mewtwo Y has the highest base Special Attack of all Pokémon at 194, and Mega Mewtwo X has the highest base Attack of all Pokémon at 190. Mega Mewtwo X also has the highest base stat increase of all Mega Evolutions, its Attack stat being boosted by 80 upon the process.
*{{p|Sableye}} and {{p|Mawile}} have the lowest base stats totals of any Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution, at 380.
*Several Mega Evolution Pokémon reduce some of their base stats to increase others, those being:
**{{p|Beedrill|Mega Beedrill}}: 45 → 15 Special Attack
**{{p|Mewtwo|Mega Mewtwo Y}}: 90 → 70 Defense
**{{p|Ampharos|Mega Ampharos}}: 55 → 45 Speed
**{{p|Heracross|Mega Heracross}}: 85 → 75 Speed
**{{p|Sableye|Mega Sableye}}: 50 → 20 Speed
**{{p|Camerupt|Mega Camerupt}}: 40 → 20 Speed
**{{p|Garchomp|Mega Garchomp}}: 102 → 92 Speed
**{{p|Abomasnow|Mega Abomasnow}}: 60 → 30 Speed
**{{p|Diancie|Mega Diancie}}: 150 → 110 Defense & 150 → 110 Special Defense
* {{p|Aggron}} is the only dual-type Pokémon to become single-type upon Mega Evolving, going from {{2t|Steel|Rock}}-type to pure {{type|Steel}}.
* The only Pokémon with multiple Mega Evolutions are {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}, which have two each and were introduced in [[Generation I]]. In both cases, the first ones to be revealed were the Y versions.
** In addition, both of their Y Mega Evolutions kept their original type(s), while both of their X Mega Evolutions changed or added their secondary type.
** Also, in both cases, the X Mega Evolution is more physically-oriented (with a higher Attack and/or Defense), while the Y Mega Evolution is more specially-oriented (with a higher Special Attack and/or Special Defense).
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon that does not require a [[Mega Stone]] to Mega Evolve in the core series games, instead being required to know {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.
** This makes Rayquaza the only Pokémon that can have a different held item while Mega Evolved, since Mega Stones cannot be taken off their proper holder during battle.
** It is, furthermore, the only Pokémon to lack the message "(The opposing) <Pokémon>'s <[[Mega Stone]]> is reacting to its [[Key Stone]]!" when it Mega Evolves, as it has the message "<player>'s fervent wish has reached Rayquaza!" instead.
** In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], Rayquaza needs the player to get the Meteorite for it to Mega Evolve.
** Although Rayquaza can learn Dragon Ascent in Generation VIII onward, it cannot Mega Evolve in those games.
* Mega {{p|Latias}} and Mega {{p|Latios}} are programmed into {{g|X and Y}}; as a result, they are not banned by the Kalos rules from battles, and their Mega Stones are not banned from trades between Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire and X or Y, despite being otherwise unavailable in those games.
* The Japanese and Korean logos for [[Pokémon X and Y]] include the Mega Evolution sigil.
* In the Pokémon X and Y demo, the message "''An immense new power has risen in Mewtwo!''" would be displayed before Mega Evolving. In the final game, the message displayed is "''<Pokémon>'s <Mega Stone> is reacting to <Trainer>'s <Key Stone item>!''" Additionally, Mega Mewtwo Y is referred to as simply Mega Mewtwo.
* Mega {{p|Altaria}} is the only Mega Evolved Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
* Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}} and Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} are the only Mega Pokémon which have a [[signature Ability]].
* If not counting {{pkmn|movie}}s or the [[Mega Evolution Specials]], overall twenty-two Mega Evolutions haven't appeared in the main {{pkmn|anime}}.

** Mega {{p|Steelix}}, Mega Aggron, and Mega Kangaskhan made their main series debut in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
** Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, Mega {{p|Slowbro}}, Mega {{p|Camerupt}}, and Mega Altaria, made their main series debut in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* No Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution has an exclusive [[Z-Move]].
* Due to Mega Evolution being absent from Generation VIII onward, this have affected the status of some Abilities:
** {{a|Delta Stream}}, {{a|Parental Bond}}, and {{a|Aerilate}} are currently unusable.
** {{a|Pixilate}} and {{a|Refrigerate}} became the current signature Ability of {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Amaura}} evolutionary line, respectively.
* Slowbro is the only Pokémon to have both a Mega Evolution and a [[regional form]].
* The fully-evolved [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] and {{p|Gengar}} are the only Pokémon that can both Mega Evolve and [[Gigantamax]].
* In contrast to the other [[Paradox Pokémon]], {{p|Roaring Moon}} and {{p|Iron Valiant}} bear resemblance to Mega Evolved forms of the Pokémon they are based on rather than the basic form.
* The [[Pokédex]] description for Roaring Moon in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]] makes a reference to Mega Evolution.
* The lore behind Mega Evolutions remains inconsistent in how it affects the Pokémon who undergo it. In X and Y, it was stated to be the bond between a Trainer and Pokémon, and no ill effects are implied. In Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the Pokédex makes it clear that Mega Evolution is harmful; however, in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, the Pokédex goes back to the bond with a Trainer and harmless entries.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=超級進化 / 超级进化 ''{{tt|Chāojí Jìnhuà|Super Evolution}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 超進化 / 超进化 ''{{tt|Chāo Jìnhuà|Super Evolution}}'' {{tt|*|Gen VI Media}}
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==References==
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==See also==
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* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

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Akari (game)

2024-06-23T11:16:46Z

Scarftail: /* Terminology */

{{spoilers}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|corecolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|text=fff
|name=Akari
|jname=ショウ
|tmname=Shō
|image=Legends Arceus Akari.png
|size=250px
|caption=Art from {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}
|age=~15<ref>[[Cyllene/Quotes|Cyllene]]: "''Hmm. You look to be 15 or so. Quite old enough to work for your keep.''" ({{g|Legends: Arceus}})</ref>
|gender=Female
|hometown=[[Jubilife Village]] (original hometown unknown)
|region=[[Hisui]] (original region unknown)
|relatives=Unnamed parents (as NPC)<ref>[[Akari (game)/Quotes|Akari]]: "''I thought I’d send a photo of me and my Pokémon to my parents, just to show them that I’m all right. <Player>, why don’t you join us? I’d like to boast to them about my Survey Corps protégé!''" ({{g|Legends: Arceus}})</ref>
|eyes=Black{{tt|*|Top-left, top-right and bottom-right PC default}}, Light blue{{tt|*|Bottom-left PC default}}
|hair=Slate gray{{tt|*|Top-left PC default}}, Blonde{{tt|*|Bottom left PC default}}, Black{{tt|*|Top-right and bottom-right PC default}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{legends arceus color light}}
|gen={{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer=[[Galaxy Team|The Survey Corps']]
|counterpart=[[Akari (Masters)]]
|enva=Tamaki Fujii ({{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}) Risa Mei<ref>[https://twitter.com/loverisamei/status/1707758292489945514 Risa Mei on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=Tamaki Fujii ({{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}) [[Kaede Hondo]] ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{legends arceus color light}}
|member=[[Galaxy Team]]
|rank=Member, Survey Corps
}}
|}

'''Akari''' (Japanese: '''ショウ''' ''Shō'') is the female [[player character]] of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, and acts as a [[non-playable character]] in the same game if the player chooses to play as her male counterpart, {{ga|Rei}}. She is a member of the [[Galaxy Team]]'s Survey Corps. Along with Rei, she's the only Trainer to use the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''The Survey Corps'''' (Japanese: '''ちょうさたい''').

She bears a striking resemblance to {{ga|Dawn}} of the modern day, but the relationship between the two, if any, is unknown.

== Terminology ==
'''Akari''' (Japanese: '''ショウ''' ''Shō'') is the name given to her as her role as NPC in the core series. This name is later used for the [[Akari (Masters)|same character]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

The character is not named or mentioned as the player character, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus' website holds implication that she does not have the same name as the NPC, and simply calls her ''The Main Character.''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231223203918/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon Legends: Arceus website (archived)]</ref>

==In the core series games==
===As the protagonist===
'''Website blurb:''' ''"As the protagonist of the Pokémon Legends: Arceus game, you’ll join the Galaxy Team as a member of the Survey Corps. Your goal will be to meet every species of Pokémon from every corner of the Hisui region as you work to complete the land’s first-ever Pokédex."''

Akari finds herself in a strange void and is sent [[Time travel|back in time]] to [[Hisui]] by {{p|Arceus}}, who tasks her with seeking out all Pokémon and transforms her smartphone into the [[Arc Phone]]. A stranger to the land and wearing odd clothes, she meets [[Professor Laventon]] who invites her to join the [[Galaxy Team]] Survey Corps of [[Jubilife Village]] as a way of obtaining food and shelter. The Survey Corps also wish to fill out the [[Pokédex]], and so, after proving herself worthy through trials set by Captain [[Cyllene]], Akari is admitted into their ranks.

As part of her duties, she is directed by Commander [[Kamado]] to seek out the recently frenzied [[Noble Pokémon|noble Pokémon]] and quell their frenzy. After all of them are quelled, the rift in the sky that caused the frenzies expands even further. As such, Kamado banishes Akari from Jubilife Village out of suspicion. She follows the merchant [[Volo]] to meet with [[Cogita]], where she heeds their guidance and seeks out the [[lake guardians]] in order to obtain the [[Red Chain]]. She allies with the leader of the [[Diamond Clan]], [[Adaman]], or the leader of the [[Pearl Clan]], [[Irida]], to have them aid her in her task. Though the Red Chain fails to work as originally planned, Akari is still able to catch {{p|Dialga}}, if she sided with Adaman, or {{p|Palkia}}, if she sided with Irida. The other, frenzied counterpart is later stopped by Akari with the use the [[Origin Ball]] crafted from remnants of the Red Chain, ultimately causing the rift to disappear.

Afterwards, Akari collects the [[Plate]]s with Volo and Cogita's help. Once 17 of the 18 Plates have been collected, Akari meets with Volo atop [[Mount Coronet]], where it is revealed that Volo's consorting with {{p|Giratina}} was the cause of the rift. He attacks Akari in an attempt to take the Plates for himself. After being defeated, he gives Akari the final Plate, the [[Spooky Plate]], allowing her to obtain the [[Azure Flute]].

Once Akari has completed the Pokédex, she returns to the summit of Mount Coronet and plays the Azure Flute, revealing a glowing stairway that leads her to the [[Hall of Origin]], where Arceus challenges her. After being defeated, Arceus grants Akari a fragment of itself and the [[Legend Plate]].

===As a non-playable character===
'''Website blurb:''' ''"A Survey Corps member who’s close to your age and has been with the Survey Corps for some time. The appearance you choose at the beginning of the game will determine whether Akari or Rei appears as your fellow team member."''

Akari works as Professor Laventon's assistant, helping to teach the player how to catch Pokémon and how [[crafting]] works. Each time the player completes a mission, she joins the Professor and the player for some potato {{wp|mochi}}. During the game's climax, she assists the Professor in crafting the Origin Ball.

====Pokémon====
=====First battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Training grounds
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=9
|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunder Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle=====
Pikachu has [[effort level]] 1 in all its stats.
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Jubilife Village
|pokemon=2}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=439
|pokemon=Mime Jr.
|gender=male
|level=19
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|move1=Zen Headbutt|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Defense|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Status
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=20
|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunder Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Third battle=====
Pikachu has effort level 1 in all its stats.
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Jubilife Village
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|level=46
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Calm Mind|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=397
|pokemon=Staravia
|gender=female
|level=46
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Roost|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Fourth battle (Version 1.1.0 onwards)=====
All of Akari's Pokémon have effort level 5 in their stats, except for Pikachu which instead has effort level 7.

{{MSP/LA|722|Rowlet}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Rowlet}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Ginkgo Landing
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=035
|pokemon=Clefairy
|gender=female
|level=60
|type1=Fairy
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|level=61
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{legends arceus color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=394
|pokemon=Prinplup
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Water
|move1=Baby-Doll Eyes|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Status
|move2=Liquidation|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Electric
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Tackle|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/LA|155|Cyndaquil}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Cyndaquil}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Ginkgo Landing
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=035
|pokemon=Clefairy
|gender=female
|level=60
|type1=Fairy
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|level=61
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{legends arceus color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=388
|pokemon=Grotle
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Grass
|move1=Bulldoze|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leaf Blade|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stealth Rock|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Electric
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Tackle|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/LA|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Ginkgo Landing
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=035
|pokemon=Clefairy
|gender=female
|level=60
|type1=Fairy
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|level=61
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{legends arceus color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=391
|pokemon=Monferno
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|move1=Flame Wheel|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Nasty Plot|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Thunder Punch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Electric
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Tackle|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Rematches=====
======Before Request 98======
Pikachu has effort level 3 in all its stats.
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Training grounds
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|level=61
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Electric
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Tackle|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

======After Request 98 (Version 1.1.0+)======
{{MSP/LA|722|Rowlet}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Rowlet}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Training grounds
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=035
|pokemon=Clefairy
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Fairy
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}<div style="width:250px; color:#fff; font-size:80%;">Clefairy has effort level 5 in its stats.</div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=female
|level=62
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{legends arceus color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=395
|pokemon=Empoleon
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|move1=Flash Cannon|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Special
|move2=Hydro Pump|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Baby-Doll Eyes|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}<div style="width:250px; color:#fff; font-size:80%;">Empoleon has effort level 5 in its stats.</div>
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Electric
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Tackle|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}<div style="width:250px; color:#fff; font-size:80%;">Pikachu has effort level 3 in its stats.</div>
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/LA|155|Cyndaquil}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Cyndaquil}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Training grounds
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=035
|pokemon=Clefairy
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Fairy
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}<div style="width:250px; color:#fff; font-size:80%;">Clefairy has effort level 5 in its stats.</div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=female
|level=62
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{legends arceus color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=389
|pokemon=Torterra
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ground
|move1=Headlong Rush|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leaf Blade|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}<div style="width:250px; color:#fff; font-size:80%;">Torterra has effort level 5 in its stats.</div>
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Electric
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Tackle|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}<div style="width:250px; color:#fff; font-size:80%;">Pikachu has effort level 3 in its stats.</div>
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/LA|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{legends arceus color}}
|headcolor={{legends arceus color light}}
|bordercolor={{legends arceus color dark}}
|sprite=VSAkari.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=The Survey Corps'
|classlink=Survey Corps' (Trainer class)
|name=Akari
|game=LA
|location=Training grounds
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=035
|pokemon=Clefairy
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Fairy
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}<div style="width:250px; color:#fff; font-size:80%;">Clefairy has effort level 5 in its stats.</div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=398
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=female
|level=62
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brave Bird|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{legends arceus color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=392
|pokemon=Infernape
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|move1=Raging Fury|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bulk Up|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunder Punch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}<div style="width:250px; color:#fff; font-size:80%;">Infernape has effort level 5 in its stats.</div>
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=LA
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Electric
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Tackle|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}<div style="width:250px; color:#fff; font-size:80%;">Pikachu has effort level 3 in its stats.</div>
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{main|Style (GO)}}
For the release of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Akari's outfit was released as free style options in [[Pokémon GO]].

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Akari (Masters)}}
Akari, who is based on [[Professor Laventon]]'s [[Professors' aides|assistant]], forms a [[sync pair]] with {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Samurott}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Akari became a playable sync pair on September 29, 2023.

In this game, Akari arrived on [[Pasio]] by traveling through a [[Space-time distortion|space-time rift]]. It has also been pointed out by multiple characters in the game, about the similarities between her and {{mas|Dawn}}.

{{PairDex/h|Legends Arceus}}
{{PairDex|183|Akari|trainerlink=Akari (Masters)#Samurott (Hisuian Form)|trainerimg=Akari|0503H|Samurott|gender=male|form=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]|buddy=yes|Dark|Fairy|Field|exrole=Physical Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Akari (game)/Quotes}}


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

{{cardlist/header|Akari's Pokémon|Rainbow|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Astral Radiance|Scyther|5}}|type=Grass|standard=yes|enset=Astral Radiance|enrarity=Common|ennum=005/189|jpset=Battle Region|jprarity=C|jpnum=004/067}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Lost Origin|Pikachu|52}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=TGH|ennum=TG05/TG30|jpset=Dark Phantasma|jprarity=CHR|jpnum=073/071}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Rainbow}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Crown Zenith|Friends in Hisui|130}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Crown Zenith|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=130/159|jpset=VSTAR Universe|jpnum=160/172|enset2=Crown Zenith|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=148/159|jpset2=VSTAR Universe|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=249/172}}
{{cardlist/footer|Rainbow}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
====Standard====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; background:#{{legends arceus color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; background: #{{legends arceus color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Legends Arceus Akari.png|x300px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Legends Arceus artwork 1.jpg|x300px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| Artwork from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
| Key artwork from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; background: #{{legends arceus color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Legends Arceus Base camp.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Legends Arceus ecology.png|x250px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| Artwork at a base camp from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
| Artwork conducting research from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
|-
| colspan=2 style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon Legends Arceus key art.png|x250px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| colspan=2 | Key Artwork for {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
|}
====Concept art====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; background:#{{legends arceus color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Rei Akari LA concept art.jpg|x300px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| Concept art of {{color2|fff|Rei (game)|Rei}} and Akari from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
|}
====Merchandise====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; background:#{{legends arceus color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Hisui Days Merch 1 Hitoshi Ariga.jpg|x300px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Hisui Days Merch 2 Hitoshi Ariga.jpg|x300px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| colspan=2 | Key artwork for the Hisui Days merchandise line illustrated by {{color2|fff|Hitoshi Ariga}}
|}
====Raw TCG artwork====
:For all images and products relating to this character in the TCG, see their ''[[Akari (game)#In the TCG|In the TCG]]'' section
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; background:#{{legends arceus color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Art Life 20230128 Friends in Hisui.jpg|x300px]]
|-style="color:#fff"
| Artwork for the {{color2|fff|Friends in Hisui (Crown Zenith 130)|Friends in Hisui}} full art illustrated by {{color2|fff|Kinu Nishimura}} for {{color2|fff|Crown Zenith}}
|}
===Game assets===
====Sprites and models====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{legends arceus color dark}}; background:#{{legends arceus color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Akari Select 1.png|200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Akari Select 2.png|200px]]
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Akari Select 3.png|200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{legends arceus color light}}; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | [[File:Akari Select 4.png|200px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| colspan="4" | Choosing the player's appearance at the beginning of {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Akari and {{ga|Rei}} are the only characters in the [[core series]] to have [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voice acting]].
* As a [[playable character]], Akari has a T-shirt with a brand that can be traced back to the [[Galar]] region.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="float:left; background: #{{legends arceus color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{legends arceus color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ショウ ''Shō''
| From 照 ''shō'' (shine)
|-
| English
| Akari
| From 明かり ''akari'' (Japanese for light) and similar to ヒカリ ''Hikari'' ({{ga|Dawn}}'s Japanese name)
|-
| German
| Lumia
| From ''lūmen'' (Latin for light) and similar to ''Lucia'' (Dawn)
|-
| Spanish
| Kira
| From キラキラ ''kirakira'' (Japanese for sparkling)
|-
| French
| Lucia
| From ''lux'' (Latin for light), similar to ''Louka'' ({{ga|Lucas}})
|-
| Italian
| Luce
| From ''luce'' (light) and similar to ''Lucinda'' (Dawn)
|-
| Korean
| 윤슬 ''Yunseul''
| From 윤 (潤) ''yun'' (shine) or 윤슬 ''yunseul'' (sparkling ripples)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 小照 ''Xiǎo Zhào''
| rowspan="2" | From 照 ''zhào / jiu'' (shine)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小照 ''Síu Jiu''
|-
| Russian
| Акари ''Akari''
| Transcription of her English name
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}

==References==
<references/>

{{Galaxy Team}}
{{Player characters|Legends Arceus}}
{{-}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Legends: Arceus characters]]
[[Category:Laboratory assistants]]
[[Category:Trainers with Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Trainers with Mythical Pokémon]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]

[[de:Lumia]]
[[es:Kira]]
[[fr:Lucia]]
[[it:Luce]]
[[ja:ショウ]]
[[zh:小照]]

Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)

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{{Infobox game | colorscheme=blue|bordercolorscheme=blue
|name=Pokémon Blue Version
|jname=ポケットモンスター　青
|boxart=Blue JP boxart.png
|caption=Box art of Pokémon Blue Version, [[Game mascot|depicting]] {{p|Blastoise}}.
|platform=[[Game Boy]] (enhanced for the [[Super Game Boy]] and [[Super Game Boy 2]])
|category=RPG
|players=2 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[Game Link Cable]] (Game Boy) 3DS Wireless (3DS VC)
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation I]] [[core series]]
|cero=A (3DS VC)
|gsrr=6+ (3DS VC)
|release_date_ja=December 1996 to January 1997 (Game Boy, mail release)<ref name="Lava"/> June 13, 1997 to August 31, 1997 (Game Boy, mail re-release)<ref name="1997 re-release">[https://web.archive.org/web/19970707185911/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM ポケットモンスター・ブルーバージョン再販中！！] (Pokémon Blue Version Re-Release!!)</ref> October 10, 1999 (Game Boy, {{wp|retail}})<ref name="TPC" /><ref name="NoJ" /> February 27, 2016 (3DS VC) (Note: October 15, 1996 is claimed to be Pokémon Blue's Japanese release date according to some official sources,<ref name="TPC" /><ref name="NoJ" /> but this was simply the date when the still unreleased game was announced on {{wp|CoroCoro Comic|CoroCoro}} magazine<ref name="Lava"/>)
|release_date_na=N/A
|release_date_au=N/A
|release_date_eu=N/A
|release_date_kr=N/A
|release_date_hk=N/A
|release_date_tw=N/A
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/gb-blue/ The Pokémon Company] (Game Boy) [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/VCAMAP/ The Pokémon Company] (Virtual Console) [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/apej/ Nintendo] (Game Boy) [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000038656 Nintendo] (Virtual Console)
}}

'''Pokémon Blue Version''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター　青}}''' ''Pocket Monsters: Blue'') is the third [[core series]] [[Pokémon games|Pokémon game]] for the [[Game Boy]].

This game was announced on October 15, 1996, via the {{wp|cover date|cover-dated}} November 1996 issue of {{wp|CoroCoro Comic}}. It was originally [[#Release|released]] by mail in early December 1996 to those who had requested it using an application form included with this specific issue of CoroCoro.

The game was originally released to celebrate 1 million sales of Pokémon Red and Green. It was later re-released (again as mail order) in 1997 to celebrate 4 million sales of Red, Green, and Blue combined, and then was ultimately released to general {{wp|retail}} on October 10, 1999.

In Japan, Pokémon Blue is a minor revision of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, which were released earlier in the same year. It was thus the first [[core series|upper version]] in the core series Pokémon games. Fixes in the game include a graphics upgrade, as well as the removal of several known glitches that had been found in the original pair. Outside of Japan, the pair of games {{game|Red and Blue|s}} was released with the same [[wild Pokémon]] and [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] as Japanese Red and Green, with the graphics and game engine from Japanese Blue.

The game was available on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] in Japan between the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]] on February 27, 2016, and the discontinuation of the 3DS Nintendo eShop on March 27, 2023.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
Much as would become standard for solitary versions, {{player}}s follow the plot of the previous two games. Like in Red and Green, the player starts in [[Pallet Town]] in the [[Kanto|Kanto region]], receiving a [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]]. As before, the choices are {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, and the {{ga|Blue|rival}} chooses the first partner Pokémon that is super effective against the player's first partner Pokémon.

Once more, the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of Kanto are [[Brock]], [[Misty]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Erika]], [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]], [[Blaine]], and [[Giovanni]], while the [[Elite Four]] are [[Lorelei]], [[Bruno]], [[Agatha]], and [[Lance]], with {{ga|Blue|the rival}} still in the {{pkmn|Champion}}'s place.

Again, the evil [[Team Rocket]] is causing chaos across the region, and it is up to the player to defeat them.

==Changes from Red and Green==
* [[Kanto]] is aesthetically redesigned, with the design of doors, signposts, and other tilesets redesigned. [[Cerulean Cave]], the game's final dungeon, receives the most significant overhaul, sporting a completely different layout. These designs would later be reused for the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. [[Indigo Plateau]] remains unaltered.
* All Pokémon have new front sprites but retain the same back sprites from Red and Green. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s and the {{OBP|ghost|Pokémon Tower}}s of [[Pokémon Tower]] have the same sprites from Red and Green. The sprites from Blue would later be used in the international Pokémon Red and Blue.
* Pokémon have new [[Pokédex]] entries.
* [[In-game trade]]s are changed to different Pokémon.
* [[Celadon Game Corner|Game Corner]] prizes and slot machine icons are different.
* The introduction of the game features a battle between a {{p|Gengar}} and a {{p|Jigglypuff}}, as opposed to a Gengar and a {{p|Nidorino}}, as it was in {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This change carried on into the localized version of Pokémon Blue, while the original appeared in the localized Pokémon Red.
* The places where some Pokémon are obtainable were changed:
** {{p|Jynx}} and {{p|Lickitung}}, only available through in-game trades in Red and Green, are now found in the wild.
** {{p|Kangaskhan}} and {{p|Tauros}} are now only available through in-game trades.
** {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, and {{p|Rapidash}} are now found in [[Cerulean Cave]].
** {{p|Ditto}} is now found in [[Rock Tunnel]].
** {{p|Psyduck}} and {{p|Golduck}} do not appear on land inside the [[Seafoam Islands]], but Psyduck can still be encountered by fishing at various locations.
* [[HP Up]] is now sold at the [[Celadon Department Store]].
* The concept of [[Mythical Pokémon]] was introduced in this game, as seen in {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Dratini}}'s Japanese Pokédex entries. However, Mew is called a "mirage" instead in the English {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, since those games predated the English [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|separation between Legendary and Mythical]].
* A small number of glitches were fixed:
** A glitch that allows the player to surf from the top of a cliff was removed.
** A glitch where the game mistakenly believes the player has beaten [[Sabrina]] (when they actually lost to her) was removed.
* [[MissingNo.]] was given the placeholder Pokédex entry コメントさくせいちゅう ''Comment to be written.'' and became the ??? species. This was not translated, resulting in a glitched Pokédex entry in the localized {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and the corruption of MissingNo.'s original height and weight (1.0 m (3.3 ft) and 10.0 kg (22.1 lb), respectively), showing instead a height of 10.0 ft (3.1 m) and a weight of 3507.2 lb (1590.8 kg).<ref>[https://iimarckus.org/i/missing-number/ Missing Number]</ref>

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===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon|Missing Pokémon]]===
The following Pokémon could be found in Red and Green Versions but are not obtainable in Pokémon Blue. In order to obtain any of the below Pokémon, they must be traded from one of the paired versions of [[Generation I]], or from [[Generation II]]. The table below indicates which paired Generation I game has that Pokémon available.

Note that {{color|{{green color}}|'''G'''}} marks the Pokémon obtainable in Pokémon Green, which has the same available Pokémon as {{game|Red and Blue|s|Western Blue}}.
{| style="margin:auto"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{blue color}}; border:5px solid #{{blue color light}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Blue}}
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{blue color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentry|023|Ekans|1|Poison||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{red color}}|'''R'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|024|Arbok|1|Poison||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{red color}}|'''R'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|037|Vulpix|1|Fire||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{green color}}|'''G'''}}]][[Pokémon Yellow Version|{{color|{{yellow color}}|'''Y'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|038|Ninetales|1|Fire||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{green color}}|'''G'''}}]][[Pokémon Yellow Version|{{color|{{yellow color}}|'''Y'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|056|Mankey|1|Fighting||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{red color}}|'''R'''}}]][[Pokémon Yellow Version|{{color|{{yellow color}}|'''Y'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|057|Primeape|1|Fighting||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{red color}}|'''R'''}}]][[Pokémon Yellow Version|{{color|{{yellow color}}|'''Y'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison|[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{green color}}|'''G'''}}]][[Pokémon Yellow Version|{{color|{{yellow color}}|'''Y'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison|[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{green color}}|'''G'''}}]][[Pokémon Yellow Version|{{color|{{yellow color}}|'''Y'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison|[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{green color}}|'''G'''}}]][[Pokémon Yellow Version|{{color|{{yellow color}}|'''Y'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{red color}}|'''R'''}}]]|gen=1}}
{{Moveentry|126|Magmar|1|Fire||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{green color}}|'''G'''}}]]|gen=1}}
|}
|}
|}

==Connectivity==
Players may [[trade]] Pokémon between two cartridges or battle with another cartridge using a [[Game Boy]] [[Game Link Cable]]. To take full advantage of this feature, several Pokémon are exclusive to other Generation I games and others require trading to evolve, making trading necessary to complete the [[Pokédex]]. The game can trade and battle with Japanese versions of {{Game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, Blue, and {{v2|Yellow}}. It can also trade with Japanese versions of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} via the [[Time Capsule]]. Pokémon Blue is completely incompatible with games from [[Generation III]] onward.

Trades between Pokémon games in different languages are possible; however, a Japanese game cannot connect with a non-Japanese game without causing corruption. This is due to the fact that the games cannot automatically translate the Pokémon data from Japanese to a different language or vice versa, since neither game fully {{OBP|Character encoding|Generation I|encodes}} both {{wp|kana}} and the {{wp|Latin alphabet}} (only encoding one fully and the other partially). If a battle between a Japanese game and a non-Japanese game is attempted, the battle simply does not work, with the save files left unharmed.

Pokémon Blue is compatible with {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Stadium|Pokémon Stadium 2]] (released as Pokémon Stadium in English), and {{pkmn|Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver}} (released as Pokémon Stadium 2 in English). While link battles are not possible directly between Pokémon Blue and the Generation II games, a player may challenge a Generation II game using Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver.

===Virtual Console===
The [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] release uses 3DS wireless communication as a substitute for the Game Link Cable. Japanese and non-Japanese Generation I core series games do not recognize each other when attempting to link them via 3DS wireless communication.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], the entirety of Box 1 can be sent from the Generation I core series games to {{g|Bank}} (regardless of language), from where they can be withdrawn in the [[Generation VII]] core series games.

==Release==
Pokémon Blue was originally announced at the {{wp|cover date|cover-dated}} November 1996 issue of {{wp|CoroCoro Comic}}, which was distributed on October 15, 1996. This CoroCoro issue had an application form to request Pokémon Blue via mail. This was originally the only way to obtain this game. The period to request Pokémon Blue was between October 15 and December 27.<ref name="Lava">[https://lavacutcontent.com/corocoro-comic-pokemon-blue/ Translation: Forgotten Story of Pokemon Blue’s Release - Lava Cut Content]</ref>

This CoroCoro issue could be obtained either via a subscription or by simply being bought from a magazine stand. Each subscription form could be used to purchase two copies of Pokémon Blue. According to the instructions in the magazine, the buyers were expected to send money via bank transfer only after Pokémon Blue arrived.<ref name="Lava"/>

The game was originally released to celebrate 1 million sales of Pokémon Red and Green.<ref>[https://zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro96-10.html CoroCoro - October 1996] (specifically the [https://zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro96-10-a70.jpg page about 1 million Pokémon sales])</ref> Pokémon Blue was distributed by mail from early December 1996 to January 1997.<ref name="Lava"/> It was later re-released (again as mail order) in 1997 to celebrate 4 million sales of Red, Green, and Blue combined,<ref name="1997 re-release"/><ref>[https://zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro97-7b.html CoroCoro - July 1997]</ref> and then was ultimately released to general {{wp|retail}} on October 10, 1999.<ref name="TPC" /><ref name="NoJ" />

October 15, 1996 (the date when the CoroCoro magazine was originally released) is also known as Pokémon Blue's release date according to Pokémon and Nintendo's official Japanese websites.<ref name="TPC">[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/gb-blue/ ポケットモンスター青 | ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref><ref name="NoJ">[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/apej/ ポケットモンスター青]</ref>

==Differences in the Virtual Console release==
The Nintendo 3DS [[Virtual Console]] release can [[#Connectivity|link]] with other Virtual Console Generation I and II core series games via Nintendo 3DS wireless communication, simulating the [[Game Link Cable]]. When initiating a link, the Virtual Console menu on the touch screen replaces the Cable Club attendant's dialogue.

Using [[Poké Transporter]], Pokémon can be sent from the Generation I core series games to {{g|Bank}}, from which they can be withdrawn in the [[Generation VII]] core series games.

The moves {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Bubble Beam|BubbleBeam}}, {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Guillotine}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Spore}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}} had their animations changed slightly to tone down the flashing.

The game is available on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] in Japan between the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]] on February 27, 2016, and the discontinuation of the 3DS Nintendo eShop in March 2023.

==Development==
{{main|Pokémon Red and Green beta}}

An error made during development causes the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} depicted during [[Professor Oak]]'s introductory lecture to be a {{p|Nidorino}} but with the [[cry]] of a {{p|Nidorina}}. This was already the case in the Japanese {{2v2|Red|Green}} and it was not fixed in {{2v2|Red|Blue}}.

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD}}
The soundtrack release for {{game|Red and Green|s}} also applies to Pokémon Blue.

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Red and Blue}}

==Gallery==
===Title screens===
<gallery>
File:Japanese BlueTitle GBC.png|Title screen (Game Boy Color)
File:Japanese BlueTitle SGB.png|Title screen (Super Game Boy)
</gallery>

===Flyers===
<gallery>
B retail flyer front.jpg|Front of Japanese flyer
B retail flyer back.jpg|Back of Japanese flyer
</gallery>
===Virtual Console icons===
<gallery>
Blue VC JP icon.png|Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console icon
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Because Pokémon Red and Blue use a translation of the script of Pokémon Blue but use the [[in-game trade]]s from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, two translation errors related to these trades occur.
** The man who trades the {{player}} an {{p|Electrode}} on [[Cinnabar Island]] claims that the {{p|Raichu}} he received "went and [[Evolution|evolved]]". As Raichu does not have an evolved form, this is not possible. However, in the context of Japanese Pokémon Blue, it makes sense as the player trades away a {{p|Kadabra}}, which evolves through trade, for a {{p|Graveler}}.
** The old man who trades the player a {{p|Jynx}} in [[Cerulean City]] claims that the {{p|Poliwhirl}} he received "went and evolved". As Poliwhirl cannot evolve via [[trade]] in [[Generation I]], this is not possible. However, in the context of Japanese Pokémon Blue, the old man trades away a {{p|Haunter}} for a {{p|Machoke}}, which does evolve through trade.
* Pokémon Blue (Japanese) and {{game|Yellow}} are the only [[core series]] games where no [[item]] was introduced.
* This is the only [[Generation I]] core series game in which neither {{p|Seel}} nor {{p|Dewgong}} is available through an [[in-game trade]].
* Due to [[List of graphical quirks (Generation I)#Purple Jigglypuff oversight|an oversight]], Jigglypuff appears purple (instead of pink) in the battle against Gengar at the game intro. This is a leftover from the battle between two purple Pokémon (Gengar vs. Nidorino) in the earlier games {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
* Sales of this game combined with {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Green, the Japanese version of Pokémon Red}}, and {{game|Red and Blue|s|the English versions of Pokémon Red and Blue}} exceed 31 million units, making these the highest selling Pokémon games as well as the only games in the series to exceed 30 million units.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Blue color}}|bordercolor={{Blue color light}}|textcolor=fff
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスター　青|Pocket Monsters Ao}}
|fr=Pokémon Version Bleue
|de=Pokémon Blaue Edition
|it=Pokémon Blue Version 
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 블루|Pocket Monsters Beullu}}
|es=Pokémon Edición Azul}}

==External links==
* [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/6437256808907399718/6437256808907399721 Pokémon Generation I (Virtual Console) Miiverse Community]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Game Boy games]]
[[Category:Upper versions]]
[[Category:Virtual Console games]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]

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[[fr:Pokémon Version Bleue (Japon)]]
[[it:Pokémon Blu (Giappone)]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスター青]]

Battle Frontier (Generation IV)

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{{Featured|August 2, 2009}}
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The '''Battle Frontier''' (Japanese: '''バトルフロンティア''' ''Battle Frontier'') is a special post-[[Pokémon League]] area featured in the [[Generation IV]] games {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}. It is similar to the Battle Frontier featured in {{game|Emerald}}, the [[Hoenn]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. The key difference is the number of [[battle facility|battle facilities]] and the challenges they hold.

This Frontier is found in two [[region]]s, [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]]; each region's Frontier is identical in facilities and appearance. The Sinnoh Frontier is located north of the [[Fight Area]] in the place of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}'s {{si|Battle Park}}. The Johto Frontier is located west of [[Olivine City]], where {{game|Crystal}}'s {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} was located. Access to Johto's Frontier is through the [[Frontier Access]]. Each of the facilities in the Battle Frontier has a leader, the [[Frontier Brain]], who may be challenged after certain {{wp|Winning streak (sports)|winning streaks}} have been made through their respective facilities. Defeating the Frontier Brains will earn the {{player}} [[commemorative print]]s.

Only two of the facilities had been featured in Pokémon games prior to the Battle Frontier's debut in Platinum. The [[Battle Tower]] and Battle Factory were both present in Emerald; the Battle Tower had been in every game since its debut in Crystal, excluding FireRed and LeafGreen, which featured a similar facility called [[Trainer Tower]].

==Overview==
Upon the player's first entry into the Battle Frontier, their [[Vs. Recorder]] will be upgraded with a {{DL|Vs. Recorder|Frontier Record}} by a woman at the entrance. The Vs. Recorder keeps the amount of [[Battle Point]]s the players has. It also contains the commemorative prints obtained from the Battle Frontier. One {{pkmn|battle}} from within one of the facilities may be recorded and stored on the Frontier Record, which may be watched or overwritten with another at any time.

On winning through a set amount of battles in any given facility, [[Battle Point]]s, or BP, will be awarded, usually in small amounts, but gradually growing through each consecutive streak. The Frontier Brain will only appear in single battle mode. Defeating the Frontier Brain of a given facility for the first time awards the silver commemorative print of that facility, and the second defeat of the same Brain gives the commemorative print a golden color. They are similar to [[Badge]]s and equivalent to the [[Symbol]]s from [[Hoenn]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. Three of the five Frontier Brains always use a certain team for silver print battles and another for gold print battles. At the beginning of each battle, they send out a random one of their three Pokémon. Also, defeating a Brain will always yield a 20BP reward. Battles conducted here do not award [[experience]] or [[Pokémon Dollar|money]]. Also, Pokémon seen in the battles will not be added to the [[Pokédex]].

There are usually three forms of challenges. The first of these challenges is the standard single battle in which the challenger must engage in seven three on three battles in a row. Winning a set of seven battles earns the player [[Battle Point]]s. The second of these challenges follows the same layout as the standard single battle but are rather conducted as [[Double Battle]]s. Each facility also offers Multi Battles that two players can participate in, using the Nintendo DS's Wireless Connection, to increase their record. The Battle Frontier also allows players from around the world to connect together using {{wp|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}} to take part in Multi Battles in any of the Battle Frontier facilities. This can be done by going to the Wi-Fi Club on the basement floor of any [[Pokémon Center]], and selecting the Battle Frontier function. However, both players must have entered the [[Hall of Fame]] and visited the Battle Frontier at least once.

Regardless of what challenge is taken, the following Pokémon are not allowed:
{{ResponsiveList/h|sinnoh}}
{{Pokeli|150|Mewtwo|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|151|Mew|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|172|Pichu|4={{color2|000|Spiky-Eared Pichu}}|note={{sup/4|HGSS}}|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|249|Lugia|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|250|Ho-Oh|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|251|Celebi|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|382|Kyogre|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|383|Groudon|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|384|Rayquaza|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|385|Jirachi|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|386|Deoxys|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|All forms}}|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479O|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Heat Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479W|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Wash Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479R|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Frost Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479F|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Fan Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479L|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Mow Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|483|Dialga|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|484|Palkia|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|487|Giratina|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Both forms}}|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|489|Phione|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|490|Manaphy|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|491|Darkrai|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|492|Shaymin|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Shaymin|Both forms}}|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|493|Arceus|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|Egg|Egg|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|ManaphyEgg|Manaphy Egg|msp=MSP/3}}
{{ResponsiveList/f}}

<references group=n>
<ref name=rotom>If an attempt is made to enter Rotom's alternate forms, it will revert to its base form.</ref>
</references>
{{-}}
In addition, any Pokémon holding a [[Soul Dew]] is banned. Because the [[Griseous Orb]] is only allowed to be held by Giratina, a Pokémon that is itself banned, the Griseous Orb is effectively banned as well.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
File:JohtoSinnoh BF.png|The Battle Frontier logo
File:Sinnoh Battle Park Map.png|Battle Frontier location in Sinnoh
File:Johto Frontier Access Map.png|Battle Frontier location in Johto
File:Battle Frontier Pt.png|Overview of the Battle Frontier at night
File:Battle Frontier center Pt.png|The center of the Battle Frontier, with a map showing the five battle facilities
</gallery>

==Trainers==
* [[List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)]]
** [[List of Battle Frontier Pokémon (Generation IV)/Group 1]]
** [[List of Battle Frontier Pokémon (Generation IV)/Group 2]]

==Facilities==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Facility
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|000|Frontier Brain}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Commemorative print|Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{tower color light}}"
| [[File:Battle Tower IV.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}}
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]] {{color2|000|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|000|Palmer}}
| {{print|tower|Silver|L}} {{print|tower|Silver|D}} {{print|tower|Silver|Ly}} {{print|tower|Silver|E}} Silver Tower Prints
| {{print|tower|Gold|L}} {{print|tower|Gold|D}} {{print|tower|Gold|Ly}} {{print|tower|Gold|E}} Gold Tower Prints
|- style="background:#{{factory color light}}"
| [[File:Battle Factory IV.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Factory (Generation IV)|Battle Factory}}
| [[File:VSThorton.png]] {{color2|000|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|000|Thorton}}
| {{print|factory|Silver|L}} {{print|factory|Silver|D}} {{print|factory|Silver|Ly}} {{print|factory|Silver|E}} Silver Factory Prints
| {{print|factory|Gold|L}} {{print|factory|Gold|D}} {{print|factory|Gold|Ly}} {{print|factory|Gold|E}} Gold Factory Prints
|- style="background:#{{arcade color light}}"
| [[File:Battle Roulette.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Arcade}}
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]] {{color2|000|Dahlia|Arcade Star Dahlia}}
| {{print|arcade|Silver|L}} {{print|arcade|Silver|D}} {{print|arcade|Silver|Ly}} {{print|arcade|Silver|E}} Silver Arcade Prints
| {{print|arcade|Gold|L}} {{print|arcade|Gold|D}} {{print|arcade|Gold|Ly}} {{print|arcade|Gold|E}} Gold Arcade Prints
|- style="background:#{{castle color light}}"
| [[File:Battle Castle.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Castle}}
| [[File:VSDarach.png]] {{color2|000|Darach|Castle Valet Darach}}
| {{print|castle|Silver|L}} {{print|castle|Silver|D}} {{print|castle|Silver|Ly}} {{print|castle|Silver|E}} Silver Castle Prints
| {{print|castle|Gold|L}} {{print|castle|Gold|D}} {{print|castle|Gold|Ly}} {{print|castle|Gold|E}} Gold Castle Prints
|-
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:Battle Hall.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Hall}}
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]] {{color2|000|Argenta|Hall Matron Argenta}}
| style="background:#{{hall color light}};" | {{print|hall|Silver|L}} {{print|hall|Silver|D}} {{print|hall|Silver|Ly}} {{print|hall|Silver|E}} Silver Hall Prints
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{print|hall|Gold|L}} {{print|hall|Gold|D}} {{print|hall|Gold|Ly}} {{print|hall|Gold|E}} Gold Hall Prints
|}{{clear}}

==Other areas of interest==
===Entrance hall===
[[File:Sinnoh Battle Frontier Brain artwork.png|thumb|left|220px|Artwork of the Battle Frontier, featuring the Frontier Brains]]
[[File:Fight Area entrance Pt.png|thumb|right|180px|The entrance area in Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, and Platinum Versions.]]
The entrance hall is the entrance to the Battle Frontier from the [[Fight Area]]{{sup/4|Pt}} or [[Frontier Access]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}. Because the Sinnoh Battle Frontier does not have a [[Pokémon Center]], unlike {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Hoenn's}}, it cannot be accessed by {{m|Fly}}. Upon the first entry into the Battle Frontier, the [[Vs. Recorder]] will be upgraded with a {{DL|Vs. Recorder|Frontier Record}} by the women at the entrance. There are several women who will guide and explain venues of the Battle Frontier.

* The top left woman will explain the Battle Castle
* The top right woman will explain the Battle Arcade
* The middle left woman will explain the Battle Factory
* The middle right woman will explain the Battle Hall
* The bottom left woman will explain about the Battle Frontier itself.
* The bottom right woman will explain the Battle Tower
{{-}}

===Stats judge===
{{main|Stats judge#In Generation IV|Stats judge}}
In the Battle Tower's lobby next to the PC is a man who considers himself a judge of Trainer's Pokémon. He can appraise one of the player's Pokémon by looking at its stats, specifically by checking how high the {{IV}}s are. First he describes the Pokémon's "potential", which is based on the sum of all six IVs. Then he indicates which stat has the highest IV and what range it falls in. If two or more IVs are tied for the highest then he will choose only one of them to comment on. In Sinnoh, he selects which highest stat he'll report randomly. In Johto, he cycles through the stats in the following order: {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Speed}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}. If a different Pokémon is shown, then the cycle will not reset.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; {{roundy}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's Potential
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV Total
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Decent}}
| 0 to 90
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Above Average}}
| 91 to 120
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Relatively Superior}}
| 121 to 150
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 151 to 186
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; {{roundy}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Rather Decent}}
| 0 to 15
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Very Good}}
| 16 to 25
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Fantastic}}
| 26 to 30
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Can't Be Better}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 31
|}{{-}}

===Exchange Service Corner===
The Exchange Service Corner is located at the center of the Battle Frontier. The player can buy various goods with [[Battle Point]]s won from the facilities. The Battle Frontier's prizes are the same as {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}'s {{si|Battle Tower}}'s prizes. They also use [[Battle Point]]s which are won in the Frontier's various facilities. They can be bought at the stalls at the center of the Frontier.

While the menu structure differs, the items available in Pokémon Platinum are the same as the items available in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, except that {{TM|89|U-turn}} is only available in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

====Platinum====
{{shop|Left corner}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Protein|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Calcium|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Iron|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Zinc|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Carbos|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|HP Up|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Bracer|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Belt|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Lens|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Band|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Anklet|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Weight|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Toxic Orb|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Flame Orb|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|White Herb|32|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Herb|32|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Bright Powder|48|BP|display=BrightPowder}}|{{shopitem|Choice Band|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Focus Band|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Scope Lens|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Muscle Band|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Focus Sash|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Choice Scarf|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Razor Claw|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Razor Fang|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Rare Candy|48|BP}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Right corner}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM06|32|BP||TM Poison|Toxic}}|{{shopitem|TM73|32|BP||TM Electric|Thunder Wave}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM61|32|BP||TM Fire|Will-O-Wisp}}|{{shopitem|TM45|32|BP||TM Normal|Attract}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM40|40|BP||TM Flying|Aerial Ace}}|{{shopitem|TM31|40|BP||TM Fighting|Brick Break}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM08|48|BP||TM Fighting|Bulk Up}}|{{shopitem|TM04|48|BP||TM Psychic|Calm Mind}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM81|64|BP||TM Bug|X-Scissor}}|{{shopitem|TM30|64|BP||TM Ghost|Shadow Ball}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM53|64|BP||TM Grass|Energy Ball}}|{{shopitem|TM36|80|BP||TM Poison|Sludge Bomb}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM59|80|BP||TM Dragon|Dragon Pulse}}|{{shopitem|TM71|80|BP||TM Rock|Stone Edge}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM26|80|BP||TM Ground|Earthquake}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
;Left counter
{{shop|Training Items #1}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Protein|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Calcium|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Iron|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Zinc|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Carbos|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|HP Up|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Rare Candy|48|BP}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Training Items #2}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Bracer|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Belt|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Lens|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Band|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Anklet|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Weight|16|BP}}}}
{{shopfooter}}
{{shop|Fighting Items #1}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Toxic Orb|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Flame Orb|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|White Herb|32|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Herb|32|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Bright Powder|48|BP|display=BrightPowder}}|{{shopitem|Focus Band|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Focus Sash|48|BP}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Fighting Items #2}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Choice Band|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Choice Scarf|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Scope Lens|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Muscle Band|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Razor Claw|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Razor Fang|48|BP}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

;Right counter
{{shop|Physical Attacks}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM40|40|BP||TM Flying|Aerial Ace}}|{{shopitem|TM31|40|BP||TM Fighting|Brick Break}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM89|40|BP||TM Bug|U-turn}}|{{shopitem|TM81|64|BP||TM Bug|X-Scissor}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM71|80|BP||TM Rock|Stone Edge}}|{{shopitem|TM26|80|BP||TM Ground|Earthquake}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Special Attacks}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM30|64|BP||TM Ghost|Shadow Ball}}|{{shopitem|TM53|64|BP||TM Grass|Energy Ball}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM36|80|BP||TM Poison|Sludge Bomb}}|{{shopitem|TM59|80|BP||TM Dragon|Dragon Pulse}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Changing Attacks}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM06|32|BP||TM Poison|Toxic}}|{{shopitem|TM73|32|BP||TM Electric|Thunder Wave}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM61|32|BP||TM Fire|Will-O-Wisp}}|{{shopitem|TM45|32|BP||TM Normal|Attract}}}}
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===Pokémon Scratch-Off Corner===
[[File:Scratchoff.png|thumb|right|Scratching a Pokémon Scratch-Off Card]]
The Pokémon Scratch-Off Corner is located just north of the Exchange Service Corner. Pokémon Scratch-Off is a game that can be played for 1BP. This 1BP purchases three different Scratch-Off Cards, which permits winning up to 3 items. Upon purchase, a selection of 3 cards from four cards: red, blue, green, and yellow. Once done, scratching mode will begin. Using the stylus to scratch off the upper layer, scratching off three Pokémon gets the particular item that matches the Pokémon revealed. As soon as any part of any of the 9 blocks is touched, that block must be selected as one of the three choices. The whole card cannot be scratched off—only three blocks may be selected. If the player gets a Ditto, it acts as a wild-card, transforming into any other Pokémon should the player manage to get two of them. There are a total of three out of twenty-three different Berries to be won, and there will always be a [[Nugget]] to be won.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Prize
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | No. won
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Nugget}}
| {{color2|000|Nugget}}
| 1
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Qualot Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Qualot Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Tamato Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Tamato Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Wacan Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Wacan Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Chople Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Chople Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Coba Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Coba Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Pomeg Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Pomeg Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Hondew Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Hondew Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Occa Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Occa Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Rindo Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Rindo Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Kebia Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Kebia Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Payapa Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Payapa Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Kelpsy Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Kelpsy Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Grepa Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Grepa Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Passho Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Passho Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Yache Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Yache Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Shuca Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Shuca Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Tanga Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Tanga Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Charti Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Charti Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Colbur Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Colbur Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Kasib Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Kasib Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Babiri Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Babiri Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Haban Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Haban Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag|Chilan Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Chilan Berry}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 3
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
The Battle Frontier was mentioned in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', where {{an|Barry}} told {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} how his father, [[Palmer]], is a [[Frontier Brain]] there.

==In the manga==
[[File:Battle Frontier Sinnoh Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The Battle Frontier in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A [[Pidgebot|robotic]] {{p|Starly}} works as the challengers' guide in the area.

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
Starting from ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', {{adv|Platinum}} challenged the Battle Frontier while she and {{adv|Looker}} conducted research on {{p|Giratina}} and the [[Distortion World]], where Platinum's supposed-to-be bodyguards, [[Paka and Uji]], had been sent to by [[Saturn]] in {{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl|the previous chapter}}. By the end of the chapter, she had managed to defeat four of the five facilities, and was also intending to soon challenge the fifth one, the Battle Tower, led by {{adv|Pearl}}'s father, Palmer.

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', it was revealed that the Sinnoh Battle Frontier was originally located in Johto.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* The Battle Frontier logo is the color code of the venues corresponding to the five battle venues and their position in the Battle Frontier.
** The color code of each of the venues corresponds approximately to the color codes of each of the five [[flavor]]s of [[Berry]] and to the five [[Contest condition|condition stats]].
** If the Poké Ball design in the middle is counted, as well, the logo contains the seven colors of [[Apricorn]].
* Due to the pairing of [[Darach]] and [[Caitlin]], there is an equal number of male and female Frontier Brains. This is the case with Sinnoh's [[Gym Leader]]s as well.
* Several of the Frontier Brains have Pokémon with moves they normally learn at a higher level. This may suggest that their Pokémon also decrease in level when they are above level 50.
* All Frontier Brains with a fixed team have at least one legendary Pokémon in their party when they are battled for the gold commemorative print.
* Although Pokémon under level 30 are banned from use by the player at the Battle Hall, opponent Trainers can use Pokémon under this level.
* This Battle Frontier is the first one of its kind to appear in two separate locations in one generation.
** Also, it is the first one to appear in the mainland of one region, in this case, the Johto region.
* {{p|Rotom}}'s forms and the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] are the only non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] that are disallowed in the Frontier.
* The Battle Factory is the only facility to not have a [[PC]], due to the fact that players rent Pokémon instead of using their own.
* The Battle Arcade is the only location in a Generation IV game to have moving animation while the player is saving, as the screens that show the player and their opponent's Pokémon flash, despite everything else pausing during the save.
* In the Battle Castle, there are crosses above the foe's entrance which change depending on the round the player is on. For example, if the player is on round 1, then there is 1 cross.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player cannot [[walking Pokémon|keep their Pokémon outside of its Poké Ball]] in the Battle Frontier, despite being an open place. This is likely due to the fact that once the player steps into the opening of a facility, they are automatically drawn deeper inside, and would cause problems with the walking Pokémon.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the [[Pokégear]] will not play any radio channels whatsoever when the player is in any facilities. It is unknown why this happens.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the [[stat Trainers]] all appear in the Battle Tower without any reason, as the player character has never met them before in these games. This is possibly done to ensure full compatibility with {{game|Platinum}}.
* Trainers that received different overworld sprites in HeartGold and SoulSilver still use their Platinum sprites here.
** Additionally, {{tc|Scientist}}s use their Platinum battle sprite and a {{tc|School Kid}} overworld sprite.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a boy in the Battle Tower mentions that "...similar facilities are available outside of Johto", probably referring to Sinnoh's Battle Frontier.
* Aside from the stat-enhancing vitamins, which each have a price of only 1 BP, all prizes buyable with Battle Points have a price that is divisible by 8.
* The Battle Frontier is featured in one of the paintings on display in [[Lumiose Museum]] in [[Pokémon X and Y]].

==In other languages==
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Battle Frontier (Generation IV)

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The '''Battle Frontier''' (Japanese: '''バトルフロンティア''' ''Battle Frontier'') is a special post-[[Pokémon League]] area featured in the [[Generation IV]] games {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}. It is similar to the Battle Frontier featured in {{game|Emerald}}, the [[Hoenn]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. The key difference is the number of [[battle facility|battle facilities]] and the challenges they hold.

This Frontier is found in two [[region]]s, [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]]; each region's Frontier is identical in facilities and appearance. The Sinnoh Frontier is located north of the [[Fight Area]] in the place of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}'s {{si|Battle Park}}. The Johto Frontier is located west of [[Olivine City]], where {{game|Crystal}}'s {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} was located. Access to Johto's Frontier is through the [[Frontier Access]]. Each of the facilities in the Battle Frontier has a leader, the [[Frontier Brain]], who may be challenged after certain {{wp|Winning streak (sports)|winning streaks}} have been made through their respective facilities. Defeating the Frontier Brains will earn the {{player}} [[commemorative print]]s.

Only two of the facilities had been featured in Pokémon games prior to the Battle Frontier's debut in Platinum. The [[Battle Tower]] and Battle Factory were both present in Emerald; the Battle Tower had been in every game since its debut in Crystal, excluding FireRed and LeafGreen, which featured a similar facility called [[Trainer Tower]].

==Overview==
Upon the player's first entry into the Battle Frontier, their [[Vs. Recorder]] will be upgraded with a {{DL|Vs. Recorder|Frontier Record}} by a woman at the entrance. The Vs. Recorder keeps the amount of [[Battle Point]]s the players has. It also contains the commemorative prints obtained from the Battle Frontier. One {{pkmn|battle}} from within one of the facilities may be recorded and stored on the Frontier Record, which may be watched or overwritten with another at any time.

On winning through a set amount of battles in any given facility, [[Battle Point]]s, or BP, will be awarded, usually in small amounts, but gradually growing through each consecutive streak. The Frontier Brain will only appear in single battle mode. Defeating the Frontier Brain of a given facility for the first time awards the silver commemorative print of that facility, and the second defeat of the same Brain gives the commemorative print a golden color. They are similar to [[Badge]]s and equivalent to the [[Symbol]]s from [[Hoenn]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. Three of the five Frontier Brains always use a certain team for silver print battles and another for gold print battles. At the beginning of each battle, they send out a random one of their three Pokémon. Also, defeating a Brain will always yield a 20BP reward. Battles conducted here do not award [[experience]] or [[Pokémon Dollar|money]]. Also, Pokémon seen in the battles will not be added to the [[Pokédex]].

There are usually three forms of challenges. The first of these challenges is the standard single battle in which the challenger must engage in seven three on three battles in a row. Winning a set of seven battles earns the player [[Battle Point]]s. The second of these challenges follows the same layout as the standard single battle but are rather conducted as [[Double Battle]]s. Each facility also offers Multi Battles that two players can participate in, using the Nintendo DS's Wireless Connection, to increase their record. The Battle Frontier also allows players from around the world to connect together using {{wp|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}} to take part in multi Battles in any of the Battle Frontier facilities. This can be done by going to the Wi-Fi Club on the basement floor of any [[Pokémon Center]], and selecting the Battle Frontier function. However, both players must have entered the [[Hall of Fame]] and visited the Battle Frontier at least once.

Regardless of what challenge is taken, the following Pokémon are not allowed:
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{{Pokeli|150|Mewtwo|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|151|Mew|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|172|Pichu|4={{color2|000|Spiky-Eared Pichu}}|note={{sup/4|HGSS}}|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|249|Lugia|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|250|Ho-Oh|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|251|Celebi|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|382|Kyogre|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|383|Groudon|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|384|Rayquaza|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|385|Jirachi|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|386|Deoxys|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|All forms}}|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479O|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Heat Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479W|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Wash Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479R|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Frost Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479F|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Fan Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|479L|Rotom|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Deoxys|Mow Rotom}}|note=<ref group=n name=rotom/>|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|483|Dialga|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|484|Palkia|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|487|Giratina|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Both forms}}|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|489|Phione|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|490|Manaphy|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|491|Darkrai|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|492|Shaymin|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Shaymin|Both forms}}|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|493|Arceus|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|Egg|Egg|msp=MSP/3}}
{{Pokeli|ManaphyEgg|Manaphy Egg|msp=MSP/3}}
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<references group=n>
<ref name=rotom>If an attempt is made to enter Rotom's alternate forms, it will revert to its base form.</ref>
</references>
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In addition, any Pokémon holding a [[Soul Dew]] is banned. Because the [[Griseous Orb]] is only allowed to be held by Giratina, a Pokémon that is itself banned, the Griseous Orb is effectively banned as well.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
File:JohtoSinnoh BF.png|The Battle Frontier logo
File:Sinnoh Battle Park Map.png|Battle Frontier location in Sinnoh
File:Johto Frontier Access Map.png|Battle Frontier location in Johto
File:Battle Frontier Pt.png|Overview of the Battle Frontier at night
File:Battle Frontier center Pt.png|The center of the Battle Frontier, with a map showing the five battle facilities
</gallery>

==Trainers==
* [[List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)]]
** [[List of Battle Frontier Pokémon (Generation IV)/Group 1]]
** [[List of Battle Frontier Pokémon (Generation IV)/Group 2]]

==Facilities==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Facility
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|000|Frontier Brain}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Commemorative print|Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{tower color light}}"
| [[File:Battle Tower IV.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}}
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]] {{color2|000|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|000|Palmer}}
| {{print|tower|Silver|L}} {{print|tower|Silver|D}} {{print|tower|Silver|Ly}} {{print|tower|Silver|E}} Silver Tower Prints
| {{print|tower|Gold|L}} {{print|tower|Gold|D}} {{print|tower|Gold|Ly}} {{print|tower|Gold|E}} Gold Tower Prints
|- style="background:#{{factory color light}}"
| [[File:Battle Factory IV.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Factory (Generation IV)|Battle Factory}}
| [[File:VSThorton.png]] {{color2|000|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|000|Thorton}}
| {{print|factory|Silver|L}} {{print|factory|Silver|D}} {{print|factory|Silver|Ly}} {{print|factory|Silver|E}} Silver Factory Prints
| {{print|factory|Gold|L}} {{print|factory|Gold|D}} {{print|factory|Gold|Ly}} {{print|factory|Gold|E}} Gold Factory Prints
|- style="background:#{{arcade color light}}"
| [[File:Battle Roulette.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Arcade}}
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]] {{color2|000|Dahlia|Arcade Star Dahlia}}
| {{print|arcade|Silver|L}} {{print|arcade|Silver|D}} {{print|arcade|Silver|Ly}} {{print|arcade|Silver|E}} Silver Arcade Prints
| {{print|arcade|Gold|L}} {{print|arcade|Gold|D}} {{print|arcade|Gold|Ly}} {{print|arcade|Gold|E}} Gold Arcade Prints
|- style="background:#{{castle color light}}"
| [[File:Battle Castle.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Castle}}
| [[File:VSDarach.png]] {{color2|000|Darach|Castle Valet Darach}}
| {{print|castle|Silver|L}} {{print|castle|Silver|D}} {{print|castle|Silver|Ly}} {{print|castle|Silver|E}} Silver Castle Prints
| {{print|castle|Gold|L}} {{print|castle|Gold|D}} {{print|castle|Gold|Ly}} {{print|castle|Gold|E}} Gold Castle Prints
|-
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:Battle Hall.png|x120px]] {{color2|000|Battle Hall}}
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]] {{color2|000|Argenta|Hall Matron Argenta}}
| style="background:#{{hall color light}};" | {{print|hall|Silver|L}} {{print|hall|Silver|D}} {{print|hall|Silver|Ly}} {{print|hall|Silver|E}} Silver Hall Prints
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{print|hall|Gold|L}} {{print|hall|Gold|D}} {{print|hall|Gold|Ly}} {{print|hall|Gold|E}} Gold Hall Prints
|}{{clear}}

==Other areas of interest==
===Entrance hall===
[[File:Sinnoh Battle Frontier Brain artwork.png|thumb|left|220px|Artwork of the Battle Frontier, featuring the Frontier Brains]]
[[File:Fight Area entrance Pt.png|thumb|right|180px|The entrance area in Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, and Platinum Versions.]]
The entrance hall is the entrance to the Battle Frontier from the [[Fight Area]]{{sup/4|Pt}} or [[Frontier Access]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}. Because the Sinnoh Battle Frontier does not have a [[Pokémon Center]], unlike {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Hoenn's}}, it cannot be accessed by {{m|Fly}}. Upon the first entry into the Battle Frontier, the [[Vs. Recorder]] will be upgraded with a {{DL|Vs. Recorder|Frontier Record}} by the women at the entrance. There are several women who will guide and explain venues of the Battle Frontier.

* The top left woman will explain the Battle Castle
* The top right woman will explain the Battle Arcade
* The middle left woman will explain the Battle Factory
* The middle right woman will explain the Battle Hall
* The bottom left woman will explain about the Battle Frontier itself.
* The bottom right woman will explain the Battle Tower
{{-}}

===Stats judge===
{{main|Stats judge#In Generation IV|Stats judge}}
In the Battle Tower's lobby next to the PC is a man who considers himself a judge of Trainer's Pokémon. He can appraise one of the player's Pokémon by looking at its stats, specifically by checking how high the {{IV}}s are. First he describes the Pokémon's "potential", which is based on the sum of all six IVs. Then he indicates which stat has the highest IV and what range it falls in. If two or more IVs are tied for the highest then he will choose only one of them to comment on. In Sinnoh, he selects which highest stat he'll report randomly. In Johto, he cycles through the stats in the following order: {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Speed}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}. If a different Pokémon is shown, then the cycle will not reset.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; {{roundy}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's Potential
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV Total
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Decent}}
| 0 to 90
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Above Average}}
| 91 to 120
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Relatively Superior}}
| 121 to 150
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 151 to 186
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; {{roundy}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Rather Decent}}
| 0 to 15
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Very Good}}
| 16 to 25
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{color|000|Fantastic}}
| 26 to 30
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Can't Be Better}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 31
|}{{-}}

===Exchange Service Corner===
The Exchange Service Corner is located at the center of the Battle Frontier. The player can buy various goods with [[Battle Point]]s won from the facilities. The Battle Frontier's prizes are the same as {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}'s {{si|Battle Tower}}'s prizes. They also use [[Battle Point]]s which are won in the Frontier's various facilities. They can be bought at the stalls at the center of the Frontier.

While the menu structure differs, the items available in Pokémon Platinum are the same as the items available in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, except that {{TM|89|U-turn}} is only available in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

====Platinum====
{{shop|Left corner}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Protein|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Calcium|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Iron|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Zinc|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Carbos|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|HP Up|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Bracer|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Belt|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Lens|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Band|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Anklet|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Weight|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Toxic Orb|16|BP}}|{{shopitem|Flame Orb|16|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|White Herb|32|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Herb|32|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Bright Powder|48|BP|display=BrightPowder}}|{{shopitem|Choice Band|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Focus Band|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Scope Lens|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Muscle Band|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Focus Sash|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Choice Scarf|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Razor Claw|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Razor Fang|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Rare Candy|48|BP}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Right corner}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM06|32|BP||TM Poison|Toxic}}|{{shopitem|TM73|32|BP||TM Electric|Thunder Wave}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM61|32|BP||TM Fire|Will-O-Wisp}}|{{shopitem|TM45|32|BP||TM Normal|Attract}}}}
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====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
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===Pokémon Scratch-Off Corner===
[[File:Scratchoff.png|thumb|right|Scratching a Pokémon Scratch-Off Card]]
The Pokémon Scratch-Off Corner is located just north of the Exchange Service Corner. Pokémon Scratch-Off is a game that can be played for 1BP. This 1BP purchases three different Scratch-Off Cards, which permits winning up to 3 items. Upon purchase, a selection of 3 cards from four cards: red, blue, green, and yellow. Once done, scratching mode will begin. Using the stylus to scratch off the upper layer, scratching off three Pokémon gets the particular item that matches the Pokémon revealed. As soon as any part of any of the 9 blocks is touched, that block must be selected as one of the three choices. The whole card cannot be scratched off—only three blocks may be selected. If the player gets a Ditto, it acts as a wild-card, transforming into any other Pokémon should the player manage to get two of them. There are a total of three out of twenty-three different Berries to be won, and there will always be a [[Nugget]] to be won.

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|- style="background: #fff"
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|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Chople Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Chople Berry}}
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|- style="background: #fff"
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| {{color2|000|Coba Berry}}
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|- style="background: #fff"
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| {{color2|000|Pomeg Berry}}
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|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Hondew Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Hondew Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Occa Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Occa Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Rindo Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Rindo Berry}}
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|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Kebia Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Kebia Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Payapa Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Payapa Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Kelpsy Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Kelpsy Berry}}
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|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Grepa Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Grepa Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Passho Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Passho Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Yache Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Yache Berry}}
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|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Shuca Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Shuca Berry}}
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|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Bag|Tanga Berry}}
| {{color2|000|Tanga Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
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| {{color2|000|Charti Berry}}
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| {{color2|000|Colbur Berry}}
| 3
|- style="background: #fff"
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| {{color2|000|Kasib Berry}}
| 3
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| {{color2|000|Babiri Berry}}
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| {{color2|000|Haban Berry}}
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| {{color2|000|Chilan Berry}}
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==In the anime==
The Battle Frontier was mentioned in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', where {{an|Barry}} told {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} how his father, [[Palmer]], is a [[Frontier Brain]] there.

==In the manga==
[[File:Battle Frontier Sinnoh Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The Battle Frontier in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A [[Pidgebot|robotic]] {{p|Starly}} works as the challengers' guide in the area.

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
Starting from ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', {{adv|Platinum}} challenged the Battle Frontier while she and {{adv|Looker}} conducted research on {{p|Giratina}} and the [[Distortion World]], where Platinum's supposed-to-be bodyguards, [[Paka and Uji]], had been sent to by [[Saturn]] in {{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl|the previous chapter}}. By the end of the chapter, she had managed to defeat four of the five facilities, and was also intending to soon challenge the fifth one, the Battle Tower, led by {{adv|Pearl}}'s father, Palmer.

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', it was revealed that the Sinnoh Battle Frontier was originally located in Johto.
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==Trivia==
* The Battle Frontier logo is the color code of the venues corresponding to the five battle venues and their position in the Battle Frontier.
** The color code of each of the venues corresponds approximately to the color codes of each of the five [[flavor]]s of [[Berry]] and to the five [[Contest condition|condition stats]].
** If the Poké Ball design in the middle is counted, as well, the logo contains the seven colors of [[Apricorn]].
* Due to the pairing of [[Darach]] and [[Caitlin]], there is an equal number of male and female Frontier Brains. This is the case with Sinnoh's [[Gym Leader]]s as well.
* Several of the Frontier Brains have Pokémon with moves they normally learn at a higher level. This may suggest that their Pokémon also decrease in level when they are above level 50.
* All Frontier Brains with a fixed team have at least one legendary Pokémon in their party when they are battled for the gold commemorative print.
* Although Pokémon under level 30 are banned from use by the player at the Battle Hall, opponent Trainers can use Pokémon under this level.
* This Battle Frontier is the first one of its kind to appear in two separate locations in one generation.
** Also, it is the first one to appear in the mainland of one region, in this case, the Johto region.
* {{p|Rotom}}'s forms and the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] are the only non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] that are disallowed in the Frontier.
* The Battle Factory is the only facility to not have a [[PC]], due to the fact that players rent Pokémon instead of using their own.
* The Battle Arcade is the only location in a Generation IV game to have moving animation while the player is saving, as the screens that show the player and their opponent's Pokémon flash, despite everything else pausing during the save.
* In the Battle Castle, there are crosses above the foe's entrance which change depending on the round the player is on. For example, if the player is on round 1, then there is 1 cross.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player cannot [[walking Pokémon|keep their Pokémon outside of its Poké Ball]] in the Battle Frontier, despite being an open place. This is likely due to the fact that once the player steps into the opening of a facility, they are automatically drawn deeper inside, and would cause problems with the walking Pokémon.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the [[Pokégear]] will not play any radio channels whatsoever when the player is in any facilities. It is unknown why this happens.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the [[stat Trainers]] all appear in the Battle Tower without any reason, as the player character has never met them before in these games. This is possibly done to ensure full compatibility with {{game|Platinum}}.
* Trainers that received different overworld sprites in HeartGold and SoulSilver still use their Platinum sprites here.
** Additionally, {{tc|Scientist}}s use their Platinum battle sprite and a {{tc|School Kid}} overworld sprite.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a boy in the Battle Tower mentions that "...similar facilities are available outside of Johto", probably referring to Sinnoh's Battle Frontier.
* Aside from the stat-enhancing vitamins, which each have a price of only 1 BP, all prizes buyable with Battle Points have a price that is divisible by 8.
* The Battle Frontier is featured in one of the paintings on display in [[Lumiose Museum]] in [[Pokémon X and Y]].

==In other languages==
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Core series

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The '''core series'''<ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/pokemonxy/0/1 Iwata Asks : Pokémon X & Pokémon Y : Pokémon Born Anew]</ref><ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/16/pokemons-master-speaks Pokemon's Master Speaks - IGN]</ref><ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/first_partner_pokemon/ Familiar First Partner Pokémon Are Appearing in Spades! — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> of [[Pokémon games]], also known as the '''core games''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131008075239/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_pokemonxy_gf_interview-2013-10-04/ Inside the Minds behind Pokémon!] Pokemon.com, 4 Oct 2013 (archive)</ref> the '''main series''', or the '''Pokémon RPG series''',<ref name="English names" group="note">[https://youtu.be/aQ_qtyOa5Dg?t=2326 The Official Pokémon YouTube channel]: Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference, 30 May 2018 '''Masuda:''' ''(speaking about Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!) I believe all of these things kind of illustrate how these games have evolved in somewhat of a different direction compared to the traditional main series Pokémon RPGs. And my goal for these games is really to create a Pokémon RPG for everyone. And I believe that not only have we managed to make these titles great entry games for those who are new to the Pokémon RPG series, but at the same time, really provide a new and fresh experience that long-time fans of the series will enjoy. So it's really my hope that all sorts of people will give these games a try. So that concludes my introduction today for Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, but before I go I would like to say just one more thing. So at Game Freak we're also hard at work on another all-new core series Pokémon RPG, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.''</ref> is a series of role-playing video games released for [[Nintendo]] systems and the primary series of Pokémon games. Its games follow a standard model of the {{player}}'s journey through a specific [[region]] to catch and raise {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, battle other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, fight [[Villainous team|crime]], and earn recognition (usually by collecting [[Badge]]s from [[Gym Leader]]s) until they are acknowledged as the [[Pokémon Champion|strongest Trainer]]. The series began with the first installment in the [[Pokémon]] franchise, {{game|Red and Green|s}}, released for the [[Game Boy]] in {{pmin|Japan}} on [[Pokémon Day|February 27]], 1996. Core series games have only been released for {{wp|Handheld game console|handheld systems}}, though this includes the [[Nintendo Switch]], which is both a handheld and a home console.

Counting paired games as a single release, there are currently 22 core series games released in Japanese, 21 in European languages (English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian), 15 in Korean, and 7 in Chinese (both simplified and traditional). Counting each game individually, there are currently 38 core series games released in Japanese, 37 in European languages, 28 in Korean, and 13 in Chinese.

The Pokémon [[World Championships|Video Game Championships]] have been conducted using the core series games since 2010. Prior to this, they were conducted using [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].{{fact}}

==Terminology==
===Series title===
In English, the core series has officially been referred to as the '''main series''', '''Pokémon RPG series''', or '''core series''' in official marketing materials.<ref name="English names" group="note"/> However, all Western releases of games use the abbreviation ''Pokémon'', regardless of whether they are core series games or spin-off games.

In Japanese, Korean, and formerly in Chinese, the series is called the '''Pocket Monsters Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターシリーズ''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160917190255/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-series/ Game Pocket Monster Series | Pocket Monster Official Site] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ GAME LIST]</ref> Korean: '''포켓몬스터 시리즈''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200805135605/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=game-game_list&GameGroup=P Pokemon Official Site] (archive)</ref> Chinese: '''精靈寶可夢系列 / 精灵宝可梦系列'''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIVoUw0h20w&t=9m30s Nintendo HK Official Youtube channel]: Nintendo SpotLight E3 2017 (附中文字幕), 14 Jun 2017</ref>). On Game Freak's website, it is referred to as the '''main series''' ('''本編シリーズ''') instead.<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/works/pokemon/ GAME FREAK official site]</ref> All core series games, except [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], contain the full name ''Pocket Monsters'' in their Japanese title, whereas [[side series]] and [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]] use the abbreviation ''Pokémon'' instead. While the Japanese releases of the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] use ''Pocket Monsters'' in English subtitles, they use ''Pokémon'' in {{wp|kana}} in their Japanese names.

===Game titles===
====Game versions====
Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was standard for the Western releases of the core series games to include the label "'''Version'''" in their title, such as "Pokémon Red '''Version'''" or "Pokémon Diamond '''Version'''", although this was seldom used by the Japanese releases. The game titles with the word "Version" have also been sometimes written without it in official text, such as "Pokémon Red" or "Pokémon Diamond".

The plural "'''Versions'''" when referring to multiple games has been sometimes used as well:

* ''"The Gold, Silver, and Crystal '''Versions''' of Pokémon ARE compatible with Pokémon Stadium 2™ [...]"'' (manual of Pokémon Crystal, page 1)
* ''"This Game Pak can be linked to either Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire '''Version'''. It CANNOT be linked to the Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, or Crystal '''Versions'''."'' (manual of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, page 3)

The core series game titles released from Generation VI onwards do not include the word "Version", such as Pokémon X, Pokémon Omega Ruby, etc.

====Remake titles====
{{main|Remake#Terminology|Remake → Terminology}}

The names of remakes of core series games are generally derived from the names of the original source games, with a modifier word attached to the front. For instance, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} are remakes of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

====Italicized game titles====
From [[Generation I]] to {{game|Platinum}}, the Pokémon core series game titles were usually written with no italics in the game manuals and box descriptions. From {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} onwards, the titles have been consistently written in italics. For instance:

* "You can migrate Pokémon caught in the Game Boy Advance™ Pokémon series: ''Pokémon Ruby'', ''Sapphire'', ''Emerald'', ''FireRed'', and ''LeafGreen'' versions [...]" (manual of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}})
* "Various language versions of ''Pokémon Black 2'', ''Pokémon White 2'', ''Pokémon Black'', and ''Pokémon White'' can communicate, battle, and trade with one another." (manual of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, page 4)
* "This is ''Pokémon Omega Ruby''. The types and likelihood of Pokémon that will appear differ from ''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''." (back of the box of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby]])

The game titles are also italicized on the [[Pokémon.com]] website. For instance:
* "The launch of ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Pokémon Silver'' on [[Virtual Console]] has given us the chance to take a second look at some of those classics’ most iconic, fun, and memorable events."<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/ten-cant-miss-activities-in-johto-and-beyond Ten Can’t Miss Activities in Johto and Beyond - Pokémon.com]</ref>

The game titles are also italicized in the creator messages from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. For instance:

* "The [[Game Boy]] games [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver'']] are now on sale!!" ([[Hidenori Kusaka]], volume 3 of Pokémon Adventures)
* "You can play [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']] in all sorts of ways [...]" (Hidenori Kusaka, volume 18 of Pokémon Adventures)

==Classification==
===Content model===
While there are no strict rules that make a game a core series game, and previously assumed rules are continuously broken, the games generally have a similar plot structure and {{cat|Game mechanics|mechanics}}.

The {{player}} begins the game in a small town or city of a given [[region]], having no {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of their own. Through a course of events, the player receives a [[first partner Pokémon]], usually from the region's [[Pokémon Professor]]; there are almost always three first partner Pokémon to choose from, with one {{t|Grass}} [[type]], one {{t|Fire}} type, and one {{t|Water}} type, and a character who will become the player's [[rival]] will typically choose (or already have) another member of the trio based on the player's choice.

After this point, the player begins to journey across the entire region (which contains several settlements like cities and towns, themselves usually connected by [[route]]), {{pkmn2|caught|capturing}} any [[wild Pokémon]] they choose to, and using a [[party]] they assemble to take on other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. Most regions have eight [[Gym Leader]]s that the player must defeat in order to obtain a [[Badge]] from each one, though in games set in the [[Alola]] region, the player instead participates in the [[island challenge]], and in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], they defeat five frenzied [[noble Pokémon]]. In addition to repeated interactions with their rival, the player must also stop the plans of a [[villainous team]], which often involve the manipulation of [[Legendary Pokémon]].

After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated or the island challenge has been completed, the player can enter the [[Pokémon League]], where the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the region awaits challengers. However, a series of Trainers known as the [[Elite Four]] must usually be defeated in succession before the Champion can be fought. The Champion is often introduced prior to the player's Pokémon League challenge, and may aid the player on their adventure. After defeating the Champion, the player becomes a Champion themself, which is usually honored by their entry into the [[Hall of Fame]]. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the only game in the core series to not feature the Pokémon League in any form.

The player's defeat of the Champion can be considered the ending of the game, as it is followed by the [[credits]] being shown. However, there is always post-game content that the player gains access to after this. Often, there is a post-game plotline and locations and facilities that could not be previously accessed become available. Since {{game|Crystal}}, there is usually at least one facility specifically dedicated to {{pkmn|battle|battling}}. The overarching goal is to obtain many species of Pokémon in order to complete the [[Pokédex]]. In the first two generations, every Pokémon species in the game has to be obtained in order to complete the Pokédex, and the player is awarded a [[diploma]] for achieving this. From [[Generation III]] to [[Generation VI]], there are two separate Pokédexes, each with their own diploma as a reward for completing them: the [[regional Pokédex]], which only contains the Pokémon native to the region the game is set in, and the [[National Pokédex]], which is unlocked in the post-game and contains every Pokémon in the game. Starting in [[Generation VII]], the games only contain a regional Pokédex, the completion of which usually rewards the player with a diploma, while the National Pokédex is confined to companion applications like [[Pokémon Bank]] and [[Pokémon HOME]].

===Release model===
While releases continue to break patterns, the release of core series games tends to follow a pattern.

When a [[generation]] of [[Pokémon games]] begins, a pair of games is always released. These paired versions feature virtually the same storyline as each other, but the [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|available Pokémon]] differ, and some other elements are usually slightly different. This encourages [[Trade|trading]], as it is required in order to complete the [[Pokédex]].

Many generations feature what Game Freak internally calls an '''upper version''' (Japanese: '''{{j|アッパーバージョン}}''' ''upper version'')<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CldWM5ornc&t=94s Nintendo UK YouTube]: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Introduction – Episode 4 – A new Pokémon adventure awaits, 3 Nov 2017</ref> and what Western fans commonly refer to as a "third version", i.e., a follow-up game or pair of games released after the first games of the generation that takes place in the same [[region]] with added features. These games typically both share and lack certain regional {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that were available in one or both of the original paired versions; thus, a {{player}} of an upper version must link together with the original pair to complete the regional Pokédex as well. On the contrary, upper versions typically contain certain Pokémon from different regions that are unavailable in the original pair, thus being more helpful in completing the [[National Pokédex]]. Until [[Generation VII]], only a single third version following an original pair was ever released at a time; [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] were the first of these games to be released as a pair. Unlike other generations, [[Generation V]] opted for a sequel story instead, while [[Generation VI]], [[Generation VIII]], and [[Generation IX]] entirely forwent follow-up games set in the same region, the latter two instead providing additional features to the original pair of games via paid {{wp|downloadable content}}.

Sometimes, a secondary set of paired versions that are [[remake]]s of earlier titles may also be released.

===Pokémon===
Most [[generation]]s introduce {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from previously released Pokémon. [[Legendary Pokémon]] with myths specific to the region are almost always included, and frequently appear in [[Legendary group|duos]] and [[Legendary group|trios]]. Most generations also introduce at least one [[Mythical Pokémon]], which are almost always [[Event Pokémon|event-exclusive]] upon being introduced but may become available through other means in later generations.

In all generations, there are some Pokémon that cannot be encountered until after the {{player}} becomes {{pkmn|Champion}}. These are often Legendary Pokémon, such as {{p|Mewtwo}}. These Pokémon may or may not be part of the game's [[regional Pokédex]].

Before the release of a new generation, new Pokémon are often used to promote the new {{pkmn|games}} by including them in the {{pkmn|anime}} or in [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]].

===Box art===
The box art for each game features one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} which was introduced in that [[generation]] (or, in the case of [[remake]]s, the generation of the original games). This Pokémon is referred to by fans as a [[game mascot]], and with the exception of [[Kanto]]- and [[Hisui]]-based games, it is always the [[Legendary Pokémon]] available in that game at the climax of the storyline.

In terms of the artwork itself, the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and all region releases of the initial paired games of each generation from [[Generation III]] to {{Gen|VII}} use their game mascot's original [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork for their box art, whereas all other core series games use specially made artwork.

The titles in the Japanese games typically use some shade of red and blue for either the characters or outlines of the characters. This is most likely in reference to the first internationally released core games of Pokémon Red and Blue. The DLC Expansion Passes for Pokémon Sword and Shield use green and yellow, likely in reference to both {{game|Red and Green|s}}, along with {{game|Yellow}}.

==List of core series games==
In {{pmin|South Korea}}, only {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released prior to the foundation of Nintendo of Korea and Pokémon Korea in 2006. The first core series game release after this was {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in 2008.

In {{pmin|Greater China}}, the first core series game release was [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] in 2016.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background-color:#e6e6ff; border: 3px solid #88a; white-space:nowrap"
!
! colspan="2" style="background:#ccf; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Original versions
! colspan="2" style="background:#ccf; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Upper versions and expansions
! colspan="2" style="background:#ccf; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Remakes
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Generation I}} (Japan)
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{red color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{red color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red}}}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{green color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{green color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{blue color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{yellow color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pikachu}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|000|Generation I}} (International)
| style="background:#{{red color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{red color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}}}}
| style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{blue color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{yellow color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{johto color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{gold color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}}}
| style="background:#{{silver color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{silver color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{crystal color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{crystal color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| style="background:#{{ruby color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ruby color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}}}
| style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sapphire color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{emerald color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{emerald color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}}}
| style="background:#{{firered color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{firered color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}}}
| style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{leafgreen color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{diamond color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond}}}}
| style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{pearl color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{platinum color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{platinum color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}}}
| style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{heartgold color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}}}}
| style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{soulsilver color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}}}}
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| style="background:#{{black color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{black color}}|{{color2|FFFFFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}}}
| style="background:#{{white color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{white color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions |White}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{black 2 color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{black 2 color}}|{{color2|FFFFFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}}}
| style="background:#{{white 2 color light}}; width: 20%" | {{colorswatch|{{white 2 color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VI}}
| style="background:#{{x color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{x color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon X and Y|X}}}}
| style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{y color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon X and Y|Y}}}}
!
!
| style="background:#{{omega ruby color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{omega ruby color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}}}
| style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{alpha sapphire color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}}}
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VII}}
| style="background:#{{sun color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sun color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun}}}}
| style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{moon color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon}}}}
| style="background:#{{ultra sun color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ultra sun color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}}}
| style="background:#{{ultra moon color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{ultra moon color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}}}
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!}}}}
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{galar color}}; padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
| style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{sword color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}}}
| style="background:#{{shield color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{shield color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield}}}}
| style="background:#{{Isle of Armor color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Isle of Armor color}}|{{color2|000000|The Isle of Armor}}}}
| style="background:#{{Crown Tundra color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Crown Tundra color}}|{{color2|000000|The Crown Tundra}}}}
| style="background:#{{brilliant diamond color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{brilliant diamond color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond}}}}
| style="background:#{{shining pearl color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{shining pearl color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{legends arceus color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}}}
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundybl|5px}} padding:5px" | {{color2|000|Generation IX}}
| style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{scarlet color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet}}}}
| style="background:#{{violet color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{violet color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Violet}}}}
| style="background:#{{Teal Mask color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Teal Mask color}}|{{color2|000000|The Teal Mask}}}}
| style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{Indigo Disk color}}|{{color2|000000|The Indigo Disk}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{colorswatch|{{unknown color}}|{{color2|000000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}}}
|-
|}

==Timeline==
{{main|History of the Pokémon world}}

==Trademarks==
[[Nintendo]], [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]], and [[Game Freak]] have trademarked several titles with the {{wp|Japan Patent Office}} which have not currently been used but which fit the naming scheme of the core series games. The following information comes from the [https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/ Japan Platform for Patent Information]:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! English || Japanese || Application no. || Registration no.
|-
| Pocket Monsters Topaz || {{j|ポケットモンスタートパーズ}} || 2002-063587 || 4677891
|-
| Pocket Monsters Tourmaline || {{j|ポケットモンスタートルマリン}} || 2002-063588 || 4684698
|-
| Pocket Monsters Amethyst || {{j|ポケットモンスターアメジスト}} || 2002-063589 || 4677892
|-
| Pocket Monsters Moonstone || {{j|ポケットモンスタームーンストーン}} || 2002-063590 || 4684699
|-
| Pocket Monsters White Gold || {{j|ポケットモンスターホワイトゴールド}} || 2002-063591 || 4677893
|-
| Pocket Monsters Yellow || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|黄|き}}}} || 2008-093268 || 5222903
|-
| Pocket Monsters Black || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|黒|くろ}}}} || 2008-093269 || 5222904
|-
| Pocket Monsters Brown || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|茶|ちゃ}}}} || 2008-093270 || 5222905
|-
| Pocket Monsters White || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|白|しろ}}}} || 2008-093271 || 5222906
|-
| Pocket Monsters Gray/Grey || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|灰|はい}}}} || 2008-093272 || 5222907
|-
| Pocket Monsters Vermilion || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|朱|しゅ}}}} || 2008-093273 || 5222908
|-
| Pocket Monsters Purple || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|紫|むらさき}}}} || 2008-093274 || 5222909
|-
| Pocket Monsters Crimson || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|紅|くれない}}}} || 2008-093275 || 5222910
|-
| Pocket Monsters Scarlet || {{j|ポケットモンスター{{ruby|緋|ひ}}}} || 2008-093276 || 5222911
|-
| Gray<ref group="note">[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2008-094459/0549E54F3F3E9B7792E34AB965204599B35C94ED6B3ECB167B5A4B75449BFE5B/40/en Specifically trademarked with this English spelling]</ref> || {{j|グレー}} || 2008-094459 || 5406253
|-
| Pocket Monsters Red || {{j|ポケットモンスターレッド}} || 2009-060068 || 5341298
|-
| Pocket Monsters Green || {{j|ポケットモンスターグリーン}} || 2009-060069 || 5293290
|-
| Pocket Monsters Blue || {{j|ポケットモンスターブルー}} || 2009-060070 || 5307992
|-
| Pocket Monsters Yellow || {{j|ポケットモンスターイエロー}} || 2009-060071 || 5341299
|-
| Pocket Monsters Brown || {{j|ポケットモンスターブラウン}} || 2009-060073 || 5307993
|-
| Pocket Monsters Gray/Grey || {{j|ポケットモンスターグレー}} || 2009-060075 || 5341302
|-
| Pocket Monsters Vermilion || {{j|ポケットモンスターヴァーミリオン}} || 2009-060076 || 5307994
|-
| Pocket Monsters Purple || {{j|ポケットモンスターパープル}} || 2009-060077 || 5307995
|-
| Pocket Monsters Crimson || {{j|ポケットモンスタークリムゾン}} || 2009-060078 || 5341303
|-
| Pocket Monsters Scarlet || {{j|ポケットモンスタースカーレット}} || 2009-060079 || 5341304
|-
| Delta Emerald<ref>[http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/7702200.html はちま起稿]</ref> || {{j|デルタエメラルド}} || 2014-035118 || 5701924
|}

The 2002 trademarks were filed around the same time as trademarks for {{game5|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|Diamond|Pearl}}, and are all the English names of minerals written in {{wp|katakana}} ({{wp|topaz}}, {{wp|tourmaline}}, {{wp|amethyst}}, {{wp|Moonstone (gemstone)|moonstone}}, and {{wp|Colored gold#White gold|white gold}}). The 2008 trademarks were filed alongside trademarks for {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, and are all the Japanese names of colors written with a single {{wp|kanji}}. The 2009 trademarks were filed alongside trademarks for Black, White, and Scarlet, and are all the English names of colors written in katakana. Of these, {{wp|vermilion}}, {{wp|crimson}}, and {{wp|Scarlet (color)|scarlet}} are shades of red.

{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were planned alongside Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/08/14/why-ruby-and-sapphire-were-the-most-challenging-pokemon-to-make.aspx Game Informer interview from August 14, 2017]</ref> Despite being released after Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and before Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon Emerald was trademarked earlier than Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.<ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2002-050145/26314A9E0BC78B5B0D7F8543A61BB8312D62E79E37F94E8E848334A9E2BD2AD9/40/en Emerald trademark]</ref><ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2002-060454/F17938D242934C819A212E530954DBD72B7206BDDA3B708142623200C37F6B04/40/en Ruby trademark]</ref><ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/TR/JP-2002-060455/D8C3113D5A2C217CBCD881B0E3F7C0F43725A74E85D4A59F489447EBF2709D8A/40/en Sapphire trademark]</ref>

Contrary to what is sometimes reported, an equivalent to Blue matching the pattern of FireRed and LeafGreen was not trademarked by Nintendo, Creatures, or Game Freak. However, Game Freak's [[Junichi Masuda]] mentioned {{j|「ＷＡＴＥＲ　ＢＬＵＥ」}} in Japanese and "WaterBlue" in English on an August 2004 blog post explaining the company's choice of "FireRed" and "LeafGreen" as both the Japanese and international titles for the remakes of {{game|Red and Green|s}}.<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2004/08/index.html Junichi Masuda's old official blog (Japanese)]</ref><ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2004/08/index.html Junichi Masuda's old official blog (English)]</ref>

The Delta Emerald trademark has been commonly misreported as "Pokémon Delta Emerald", but this latter name was not trademarked. This might suggest a relation to the [[Delta Episode]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, which features references to Pokémon Emerald.

[[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] and Junichi Masuda have explained why upper version counterparts to {{game|Black and White|s}} or {{g|X and Y}} did not materialize.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irej/vol1/index.html Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo)]</ref><ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon-black2-white2/0/0/ Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo of America)]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-Black-Version-2-and-Pokemon-White-Version-2/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-Black-Version-2-and-Pokemon-White-Version-2/1-Two-Sequels-Two-Years-Later/1-Two-Sequels-Two-Years-Later-663651.html Iwata Asks about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo of Europe)]</ref><ref>[https://lavacutcontent.com/masuda-ohmori-pokemon-gray/ Dr. Lava's translation of a Spanish Official Nintendo Magazine interview from late 2016]</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/6ucln2/ama_with_game_informer_magazine_about_their_trip/dlrpo58/ Reddit AMA by Game Informer on their visit to Game Freak from August 2017]</ref> In the case of the hypothetical Pokémon Gray or Grey version, Game Freak decided to instead develop {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} to surprise fans (though Black 2 and White 2 were later considered upper versions in some promotional material for the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]), while the potential game "Pokémon Z" was never planned, with {{g|Sun and Moon}} being designed for the [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]] as another surprise.

{{wp|Eurogamer}} published several articles which mentioned an alleged port of Pokémon Sun and Moon for the [[Nintendo Switch]] codenamed "Stars" between November 2016 and December 2017.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-switch-will-get-pokemon-sun-and-moon-version Eurogamer (November 18, 2016)]</ref><ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-sun-and-moon-sold-nearly-2m-copies-in-three-days-just-in-japan Eurogamer (November 22, 2016)]</ref><ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-sun-and-moon-files-include-unused-buddy-feature Eurogamer (December 6, 2016)]</ref><ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/sources-nintendo-switch-will-have-gamecube-virtual-console-support Eurogamer (December 7, 2016]</ref><ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-confirms-proper-pokemon-role-player-for-switch Eurogamer (June 13, 2017)]</ref><ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/so-what-happened-with-pokemon-stars Eurogamer (December 15, 2017)]</ref> Coincidentally, an early June 2017 article describes a "clerical error" by [[The Pokémon Company]], which initially listed {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as Nintendo Switch titles instead of [[Nintendo 3DS]] titles during their announcement.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/pokken-tournament-headed-to-nintendo-switch Eurogamer (June 6, 2017)]</ref>

==Connectivity==
Certain [[demo]]s of core series games allow players to receive special Pokémon and [[item]]s:
* '''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]]''': Allows players to receive a {{p|Steelix}} and/or a {{p|Glalie}} with their respective [[Mega Stone]]s in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* '''[[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]]''': Allows players to receive a {{p|Greninja}} with the Ability {{a|Battle Bond}} in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Each of the [[side series]] games allow players to transfer their Pokémon and items to and from the core series and/or receive Pokémon and items to bring back to core series games:
* '''{{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation I core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation I and II core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from the Generation III core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]''' and '''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''': Can trade Pokémon with the Generation III core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation IV core series games to battle in 3D.
* '''[[My Pokémon Ranch]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (and from Pokémon Platinum in Japan).
* '''[[Pokéwalker]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to gain experience by walking. Additionally, Pokémon caught in the Pokéwalker can be transferred to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* '''[[Pokémon Dream World]]''': Allows players to send Pokémon caught in this game to the Generation V core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Dream Radar]]''': Allows players to receive the Forces of Nature in their Therian Formes in Black 2 and White 2.
* '''[[Poké Transporter]]''': Allows players to transfer their Pokémon from the Generation V games, and the Generation I and II games on [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]], to Pokémon Bank.
* '''[[Pokémon Bank]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from Generation VI and VII core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon HOME]]''': Allows players to store their Pokémon from core series [[Nintendo Switch]] games, and can also receive transferred Pokémon from Pokémon Bank and Pokémon GO.

Some [[spin-off]] games allow players to receive items or special Pokémon in the core series:
* '''[[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]]''': Allows players to convert [[Watt]]s accumulated by walking into items to be sent to the Generation II games.
* '''[[Pokémon Channel]]''': In the European and Australian versions of the game, it allows players to receive a gift {{p|Jirachi}} in the Generation III core series games.
* '''[[Pokémon Ranger series]]''': Allows players to receive a special {{p|Manaphy}} Egg and other special Pokémon in the Generation IV core series games through [[Ranger Net]] missions.
* '''[[Pokémon GO]]''': Allows players to transfer Generation I Pokémon, [[Alolan form]]s, {{p|Meltan}}, and {{p|Melmetal}}<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_vee/pokemongo/connect_en.html] How to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!</ref> caught in this game to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. Allows players to transfer most Pokémon caught in this game to Pokémon HOME via the [[GO Transporter]].
* '''[[Pokémon Pass]]''': Allows players to receive [[serial code]]s for certain [[Event Pokémon]].

==See also==
* [[Spin-off Pokémon games]]
** [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]
** [[Pokémon Ranger series]]
** [[Pokémon Rumble series]]
** [[Super Smash Bros. series]]
* [[Pokémon Stadium series]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Notes==
<references group="note" />

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ The Pokémon Company website game list]: has "Pocket Monsters Series" filter (Japanese)
** [https://web.archive.org/web/20160917190255/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game-series/ The Pokémon Company "Pocket Monsters Series" page] (archive) (Japanese)
** [https://web.archive.org/web/20200420161310/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/title/series/ The Pokémon Company "Pocket Monsters Series" product list] (archive) (Japanese)
* [http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/game/category/1 Pokémon Korea website section] (Korean)
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/all-pokemon-games/ The Pokémon Company International website all-games section]
* [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/feature/pokemon.html Nintendo subsite for Pokémon games] (Japanese)

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|hair=Blonde
|hometown=Unknown [[Celestic Town]]{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}
|region=Unknown<ref>Cynthia: ''"My house? Even the region is a secret!"'' ({{g|Platinum}}, at the {{player}}'s [[villa]])</ref>
|relatives=[[Professor Carolina|Unnamed grandmother]] and grandfather Unnamed younger sister
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|enva=Allegra Clark<ref name="Allegra Clark">[https://twitter.com/simplyallegra/status/1167123695971663872 Allegra Clark on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=Mie Sonozaki<ref name="Mie Sonozaki">[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2138750/full/ Pokémon Masters Oricon News] (Japanese)</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
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|enva=[[Emily Jenness]] ([[Pokémon anime|Series]]) [[Tara Jayne]] ({{pkmn|Generations}})
|jpva=[[Tomo Sakurai]] ([[Pokémon anime|Series]]) [[Aya Endō]] ({{pkmn|Generations}})
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|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]'' ''[[Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!]]''
|debut=''[[PS347|Ring Around the Roserade I]]'' ({{pkmn|Adventures}}) ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]'' ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|DPA]]) ''[[PBK3|The Ultimate Combination is Formed!!]]'' ([[Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!|PBK]])
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'''Cynthia''' (Japanese: '''シロナ''' ''Shirona'') is an archeologist who is also the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region's [[Sinnoh League|Pokémon League]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}.

==In the core series games==
===Character profile===
Cynthia is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], who makes her first appearance in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. She also the first female, non-playable character Champion introduced in the [[core series]]. Cynthia is an archeologist who investigates myths involving Pokémon and is described as mysterious, referring to herself as "the researcher of myths." With her interest in mythology and history, she spends her time researching and exploring various sites associated with [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the Sinnoh region. Because of this Cynthia has a wide knowledge of Pokémon and their relationships with people, creating some theories of her own. She can get carried away with these topics, often talking for long periods of time or theorizing in places where she shouldn't be.<ref>'''[[Cynthia/Quotes|Cynthia]]''': ''"...Oops. This is no time for idle chitchat."'' ({{game|Platinum}}, in the [[Distortion World]])</ref> Cynthia realizes this behavior, catching herself and apologizing whenever it happens.<ref>'''[[Cynthia/Quotes|Cynthia]]''': ''"I'm sorry this is so long. May I say one last bit?"'' ({{game|Platinum}}, at Celestic Ruins)</ref> Similarly, she speaks politely, frequently asking the player if they are doing well and uses phrases such as "pardon".

Cynthia tends to enjoy relaxation and travel, visiting the villas owned by [[Caitlin]] and the player found in [[Unova]] and in Sinnoh's [[Battle Zone]] respectively. In Platinum, she expresses that part of the reason for this is that she is typically a messy person, and has research papers thrown around the house. Cynthia also enjoys the piano, claiming that she enjoys the sound, listening to it with both her body and spirit.

Cynthia has a large love and passion for Pokémon and is implied to have helped [[Professor Rowan]] with his [[Pokédex]], embarking on an adventure as a child, similar to that of the player. Cynthia can be seen as a generous person, providing the player with multiple items and information throughout their journey, including [[Pokémon Egg]]s. While generous, she is also very appreciative of the player's efforts. At the Pokémon League, she acknowledges the player's strength as a Trainer and their bond with Pokémon. She enjoys fun and challenging battles and isn't easy to give up.

Cynthia's known relatives include her grandmother, her grandfather, and a younger sister, all of which go unnamed. Her family lives in [[Celestic Town]], although her own hometown was not mentioned, even going as far to say that her home region is a secret. Cynthia bears a striking resemblance to [[Volo]] and [[Cogita]], implying some form of ancestry, however the direct correlation between the three, is unknown.

===Appearance===
[[File:Diamond and Pearl Cynthia production art.png|thumb|right|200px|Cynthia's appearance without her coat can be seen in her concept art for {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}.]]
Cynthia is an adult woman with long curly platinum blonde hair that reaches behind her knees. Bangs fall over her left eye and two large side curls fall in front of her shoulders, curling inward, covering her ears and the back of the neck. She has thin eyebrows. Cynthia's eyes are thin, but round, and point outward ending with thick eyelashes. She has gray irises. While their relation is unknown, she carries similar design attributes with that of [[Volo]] and [[Cogita]], possessing similar facial structures and colors.

Her clothing and design has remained mainly the same between all of her core series appearances. Her hair has two decorations on both sides of her head, resembling two black teardrops with a gold stripe on each tear. One of Cynthia's most iconic attributes is her long and heavy black coat that drapes over half way down her legs, ending in dark black fur trimming. The coat forms a V-neck with the openings connecting to another with another teardrop-like ornament that is silver in color, potentially acting like a zipper, that ends on the front of her chest. Two more silvery buttons appear next to this ornament. The coat's long sleeves end at her wrists also ending in dark black fur trimming. Cynthia also owns a scarf of the same black fluffy material as the fur trimming on her coat, covering a majority of her neck. Underneath, Cynthia owns a plain, dark-gray v-neck dress shirt with long sleeves ending at around her hips. Cynthia's long light gray dress pants also lack much detail other than seams. The pants however, do cover her ankles, leaving no form of skin in sight. The toe tips of Cynthia's black pointed high-heel shoes have a thin gold stripe that end at the soles. A majority of her shoes are covered by her pant legs. Artwork without her coat and hair decorations are seen in concept art for Diamond and Pearl.

Cynthia owns a [[Pokédex]] and, in [[Generation VII]], she has a [[Key Stone]]. Where these items are held are unknown.

===Role===
====Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl====
'''Website blurb'''{{sup/8|BDSP}}: ''A mysterious person who shows up at many points along your journey. She’s investigating myths about Pokémon.''

Cynthia makes her first appearance in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, where she meets up with the {{player}} at various points during their journey.

She will first meet the player in [[Eterna City]], where she takes an interest in them for owning a [[Pokédex]] given to them by [[Professor Rowan]]. She explains to the player about her interest in mythology and about [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Pokémon of Myth]], she then offers {{HM|01|Cut}} to the player. After the player defeats [[Crasher Wake]] and [[Maylene]], and follows a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} found in [[Pastoria City]] to [[Lake Valor]], the player runs into Cynthia again at [[Valor Lakefront]], where she is researching the {{p|Azelf|Pokémon of the lake}}, however, the lake is currently closed to the public. She asks the player if they have seen the wild {{p|Psyduck}} that appear at {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, giving them the [[Secret Medicine|SecretPotion]] that would help cure the Pokémon's headache. Once the player makes their way to [[Route 210]], Cynthia appears again once the Psyduck have left. This time, she has a big favor to ask the player, and gives them the [[Old Charm]] to deliver to [[Professor Carolina|her grandmother]] at [[Celestic Town]]. In [[Hearthome City]], Cynthia speaks to the player at the gym after they have defeated [[Fantina]], making mention of [[Team Galactic]] and their dangerous acts. She later appears at the {{si|Pokémon League}} as the {{pkmn|Champion}}, serving as the player's final obstacle.

In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, she can also be battled against at the {{si|Battle Tower}}.

====Pokémon Platinum====
In {{game|Platinum}}, Cynthia has the same role as she did in Diamond and Pearl, but has an extended role in this game, allowing for more character interactions and events.

Like in Diamond and Pearl, the player first meets Cynthia at [[Eterna City]], where she takes notice of the [[Pokédex]] that [[Professor Rowan]] has given them. She explains to them that she is a researcher of myth, and that [[Sinnoh]] has many Pokémon to discover to record in the [[Pokédex]]. After her explanation of the statue based on the [[Pokémon of Myth]], she provides the player with {{HM|01|Cut}}, and before leaving, asks the player to give her regards to Professor Rowan. After [[Jupiter]]'s defeat in the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]], Cynthia meets the player at [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop|the cycle shop]] and happily gives the player a {{p|Togepi}} {{pkmn|Egg}}, saying it will help them with their Pokédex.

After the player defeats [[Crasher Wake]] in [[Pastoria City]] and follows a [[Team Galactic Grunt]] towards [[Lake Valor]], the player runs into Cynthia again at [[Valor Lakefront]], where she is researching the {{p|Azelf|Pokémon of the lake}}, however, the lake is currently closed to the public. She asks the player if they have seen the wild {{p|Psyduck}} that appear at {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} and gives them the [[Secret Medicine|SecretPotion]] that would help cure the Pokémon's headache. The player makes their way to Route 210, with Cynthia appearing again once the Psyduck have left. This time, she has a big favor to ask the player, and gives them the [[Old Charm]] to deliver to [[Professor Carolina|her grandmother]] in [[Celestic Town]]. At Celestic Town, she takes notice of the bomb held by [[Team Galactic]], having second thoughts about how harmless they actually were and how their usage of Pokémon is unacceptable. She directs the player towards [[Canalave City]] and it's library, if they want to continue work on their Pokédex.

At the summit of [[Mount Coronet]], Cynthia arrives at the [[Spear Pillar]] once [[Cyrus]] has been dragged into the [[Distortion World]] by a shadowy figure. Providing context of Sinnoh's origins, she explains that there is a third member of the [[Pokémon of Myth]] alongside {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, a Pokémon named {{p|Giratina}}. Because of Giratina's presence, space-time is distorting from the portal leading to the Distortion World. Cynthia and the player lead into the Distortion World where she guides the player through the world in order to confront Giratina. Throughout the Distortion World, Cynthia explains the properties of the location, the lack of Pokémon, the abnormality of space and time, and the balance the [[Lake guardians]] have with the Pokémon of Myth. After the defeat of Cyrus and Giratina, Cynthia and the player fall back into the [[Sendoff Spring]], where she offers her thanks on the situation, and tells the player to meet Professor Rowan who was worried. She splits paths with the players once again, and, like in Diamond and Pearl, she is fought as the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the {{si|Pokémon League}}.

During the post-game, she will appear at the [[Celestic Ruins]], explaining the context. Cynthia theorizes about the three lights, painted on the cave wall, such as what Pokémon they could be or if it represents something greater. She connects it to the writing that is engraved on the [[Plate]]s found throughout Sinnoh, and how there may be a another Pokémon mentioned, called {{ga|Arceus|the Original One}}. Her theory implies that this Pokémon is stronger than Dialga or Palkia, but is unsure about where Giratina may fit into the bigger picture. She thanks the player for listening and takes off.

The player meets Cynthia again at [[Snowpoint City]] after they have found every Pokémon in Sinnoh. Here, she provides the player with words of encouragement before they boat to the [[Fight Area]], and how she is proud of them. She can later appear in the player's [[villa]] in the [[Resort Area]], and takes mention of her love for the piano.

====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver====
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Cynthia Arceus.jpg|thumb|250px|Cynthia with {{p|Arceus}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Cynthia makes an appearance in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], doing further investigation on the origins of {{p|Arceus}} and the [[Pokémon of Myth]]. If the player has an Arceus with a [[fateful encounter]] marker or from the [[Hall of Origin]] when they visit the [[Ruins of Alph]], the player will be teleported to the Sinjoh Ruins. Inside a cabin at the ruins, the player will find Cynthia, who will tell the player that Arceus will let them obtain a [[level]] 1 {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}}. If the player returns to the Sinjoh Ruins with another Arceus (that doesn't have the same origin as the one they used the first time), they will be informed that Cynthia has returned to Sinnoh, and the event will run without her.

====Generation V====
During [[Generation V]], Cynthia appears in a villa belonging to [[Caitlin]] in [[Undella Town]], where she can be battled. She leaves after being defeated for the first time and afterwards reappears during the spring and summer {{season}}s. During spring, she can be rebattled once a day. After defeating her, [[Shauntal]] and [[Caitlin]] can be seen visiting this house in the spring, and, in {{game|Black and White|s}} only, [[Lenora]], [[Elesa]], [[Iris]], and [[Skyla]] visit in the summer.

In {{game|Black and White|s}}, she speaks about a young Trainer who had defeated her, and mentions that the same Trainer also defeated {{p|Giratina}}, referring to the player character during the events of Platinum.

In {{B2W2}}, Cynthia can also be battled in the [[Champions Tournament]] at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. She is the only woman who participates in this tournament, with [[Iris]] being excluded.

====Generation VII====
In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, Cynthia appears in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] as an opponent that the player can battle and subsequently recruit.

===Pokémon===
Cynthia has appeared in at least one game in each [[generation]] between [[Generation IV|Generations IV]] and {{gen|VIII}}, and has used a variety of Pokémon both in [[type]] and selection, between them all. In {{game|Platinum}} and in rematches in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, none of her Pokémon share any types with one another and has the most diverse Pokémon usage in comparison to other Champions in her team of six, owning 11 of the 12 possible types. Her Pokémon usage from Platinum is reflected in [[Volo]]'s team in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, owning the exact same Pokémon with exception of {{p|Milotic}}.

In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, all of Cynthia's Pokémon are kept in [[Ultra Ball]]s when battled against.

Her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} has seen usage in every game where she has battled the player, and has appeared in numerous pieces of media and merchandise on her own. Tied with {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Cynthia's Garchomp rests at level 88 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl as the highest level Pokémon owned by an [[Non-player character|NPC]] outside of battle facilities.

===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
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===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====Before [[Stark Mountain]]=====
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=====After Stark Mountain=====
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=====Given away=====
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===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
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|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|move1=ExtremeSpeed|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aura Sphere|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=445
|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil
|level=77
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{B2W2}}====
=====[[Undella Town]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Cynthia color}}
|bordercolor={{Cynthia color dark}}
|headcolor={{Cynthia color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Cynthia.png
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|15600|14800 in Easy Mode, 16400 in Challenge Mode}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Cynthia
|game=B2W2
|location=Undella Town
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=442
|pokemon=Spiritomb
|ability=Pressure
|level={{tt|76|72 in Easy Mode, 80 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=female
|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Dream Eater|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=350
|pokemon=Milotic
|ability=Marvel Scale
|level={{tt|76|72 in Easy Mode, 80 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|type1=Water
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Attract|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=468
|pokemon=Togekiss
|ability=Serene Grace
|level={{tt|76|72 in Easy Mode, 80 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Aura Sphere|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=ExtremeSpeed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{cynthia color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|ability=Inner Focus
|level={{tt|76|72 in Easy Mode, 80 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=ExtremeSpeed|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=471
|pokemon=Glaceon
|ability=Snow Cloak
|level={{tt|76|72 in Easy Mode, 80 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=female
|type1=Ice
|move1=Ice Beam|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Signal Beam|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Barrier|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black and White
|ndex=445
|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil
|level={{tt|78|74 in Easy Mode, 82 in Challenge Mode}}
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Cynthia uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. She will always lead with her signature Pokémon, {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}.

{{Party/Single|color={{Cynthia color}}
|bordercolor={{Cynthia color dark}}
|headcolor={{Cynthia color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Cynthia.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Cynthia
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=445 f
|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Focus Sash
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Outrage|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=442
|pokemon=Spiritomb
|ability=Pressure
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Rocky Helmet
|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status
|move4=Pain Split|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=407 f
|pokemon=Roserade
|ability=Natural Cure|ability2=Poison Point
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|held=White Herb
|move1=Leaf Storm|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{cynthia color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=468
|pokemon=Togekiss
|ability=Hustle|ability2=Serene Grace
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Aura Sphere|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Grass Knot|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|ability=Steadfast|ability2=Inner Focus
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=ExtremeSpeed|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=471
|pokemon=Glaceon
|ability=Snow Cloak
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Ice
|held=Choice Scarf
|move1=Ice Beam|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Signal Beam|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Water Pulse|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game4|SMUSUM}}====
=====[[Battle Tree]]=====
Cynthia uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle]]s, and two in [[Multi Battle]]s.

{{Party/Single
|color={{cynthia color}}
|headcolor={{cynthia color light}}
|bordercolor={{cynthia color dark}}
|sprite=VSCynthia SM.png
|size=150px
|prize=2-7{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Cynthia
|game=SMUSUM
|location=Battle Tree
|pokemon=4}}
|{{lop/facility/head|{{cynthia color light}}|{{cynthia color}}|{{cynthia color}}}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|442|Spiritomb|Leftovers|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Swagger|Normal|Psych Up|Normal|Careful|252||||252|}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|448|Lucario|Lucarionite|Close Combat|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|Blaze Kick|Fire|Bullet Punch|Steel|Jolly||252||||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|350|Milotic|Wide Lens|Hydro Pump|Water|Blizzard|Ice|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Recover|Normal|Calm||||252|252|}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|468|Togekiss|King's Rock|Grass Knot|Grass|Thunder Wave|Electric|Air Slash|Flying|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|445|Garchomp|Choice Scarf|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Fire Fang|Fire|Crunch|Dark|Jolly||252||||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|442|Spiritomb|Custap Berry|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Sucker Punch|Dark|Substitute|Normal|Pain Split|Normal|Careful|252||||252|}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|448|Lucario|Weakness Policy|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Stone Edge|Rock|Extreme Speed|Normal|Serious||170||170||170}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|350|Milotic|Leftovers|Ice Beam|Ice|Rest|Psychic|Sleep Talk|Normal|Surf|Water|Impish|252||||252|}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|468|Togekiss|Expert Belt|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Air Slash|Flying|Grass Knot|Grass|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Modest||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|445|Garchomp|Garchompite|Sandstorm|Rock|Stone Edge|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Adamant|252|252||||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
All of Cynthia's Pokémon have the maximum of 510 EVs, with all of her Pokémon havng at least one stat with 252 EVs in it.

All of Cynthia's Pokémon except her Spiritomb (which has perfect IVs, with 31 in all six stats) have 31 IVs in five out of their six stats, with the remaining stat having 0 IVs.
=====Champion battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{cynthia color}}
|headcolor={{cynthia color light}}
|bordercolor={{cynthia color dark}}
|sprite=VSCynthia BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}13,464
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Cynthia
|game=BDSP
|location=Pokémon League (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=442
|pokemon=Spiritomb
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|ability=Pressure
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=407
|pokemon=Roserade
|gender=female
|level=60
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|ability=Poison Point
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Dazzling Gleam|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=423
|pokemon=Gastrodon
|form=-West
|gender=female
|level=60
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Storm Drain
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Scald|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{cynthia color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Inner Focus
|held=Wise Glasses
|move1=Aura Sphere|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flash Cannon|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Special
|move4=Nasty Plot|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=350
|pokemon=Milotic
|gender=female
|level=63
|type1=Water
|ability=Marvel Scale
|held=Flame Orb
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Mirror Coat|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Scald|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=445
|pokemon=Garchomp
|gender=female
|level=66
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ability=Rough Skin
|held=Yache Berry
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swords Dance|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Rematch]] (before [[Stark Mountain]])=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{cynthia color}}
|headcolor={{cynthia color light}}
|bordercolor={{cynthia color dark}}
|sprite=VSCynthia BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Cynthia
|game=BDSP
|location=Pokémon League (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=442
|pokemon=Spiritomb
|gender=female
|level=74
|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|ability=Pressure
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=407
|pokemon=Roserade
|gender=female
|level=74
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|ability=Poison Point
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Dazzling Gleam|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=468
|pokemon=Togekiss
|gender=male
|level=76
|type1=Fairy|type2=Flying
|ability=Serene Grace
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dazzling Gleam|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Aura Sphere|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{cynthia color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|level=76
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Inner Focus
|held=Wise Glasses
|move1=Aura Sphere|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flash Cannon|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=350
|pokemon=Milotic
|gender=female
|level=74
|type1=Water
|ability=Marvel Scale
|held=Flame Orb
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Mirror Coat|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Scald|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=445
|pokemon=Garchomp
|gender=female
|level=78
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ability=Rough Skin
|held=Yache Berry
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swords Dance|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Rematch (after Stark Mountain)=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{cynthia color}}
|headcolor={{cynthia color light}}
|bordercolor={{cynthia color dark}}
|sprite=VSCynthia BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}17,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Cynthia
|game=BDSP
|location=Pokémon League (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=442
|pokemon=Spiritomb
|gender=female
|level=84
|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|ability=Pressure
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=474
|pokemon=Porygon-Z
|level=85
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Hyper Beam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=468
|pokemon=Togekiss
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Fairy|type2=Flying
|ability=Serene Grace
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dazzling Gleam|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Aura Sphere|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{cynthia color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ability=Inner Focus
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Meteor Mash|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Extreme Speed|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=350
|pokemon=Milotic
|gender=female
|level=84
|type1=Water
|ability=Marvel Scale
|held=Flame Orb
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Mirror Coat|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Scald|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=445
|pokemon=Garchomp
|gender=female
|level=88
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ability=Rough Skin
|held=Yache Berry
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swords Dance|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Battle Tower=====
======Master Class Single Battles (Rank 9)======
{{Party/Single|
|color={{cynthia color}}
|bordercolor={{cynthia color dark}}
|headcolor={{cynthia color light}}
|sprite=VSCynthia 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Cynthia
|game=BDSP
|prize=20 {{color2|000000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{cynthia color light}}|{{cynthia color}}|{{cynthia color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Lum Berry|Close Combat|Fighting|Meteor Mash|Steel|Ice Punch|Ice|Bullet Punch|Steel|146|162|90|108|90|156}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|468|Togekiss|Serene Grace|Choice Scarf|Air Slash|Flying|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Fire Blast|Fire|Grass Knot|Grass|161|49|115|189|135|132}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|445|Garchomp|Rough Skin|Focus Sash|Earthquake|Ground|Outrage|Dragon|Stone Edge|Rock|Swords Dance|Normal|184|182|115|76|105|169}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|468|Togekiss|Serene Grace|Leftovers|Thunder Wave|Electric|Air Slash|Flying|Roost|Flying|Mystical Fire|Fire|192|49|161|140|135|101}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|350|Milotic|Marvel Scale|Flame Orb|Scald|Water|Icy Wind|Ice|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Recover|Normal|202|58|144|120|146|101}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|445|Garchomp|Rough Skin|Choice Band|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|Poison Jab|Poison|184|182|115|76|105|169}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|423|Gastrodon|Storm Drain|Leftovers|Scald|Water|Earth Power|Ground|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Recover|Normal|218|79|89|112|147|59}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|448|Lucario|Inner Focus|Focus Sash|Focus Blast|Fighting|Flash Cannon|Steel|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Dark Pulse|Dark|146|103|90|167|90|156}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|445|Garchomp|Rough Skin|Choice Scarf|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|Poison Jab|Poison|184|200|115|76|105|154}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Masters Cynthia Garchomp.png|thumb|200px|Cynthia and Garchomp's artwork for {{g|Masters EX}}]]
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Cynthia (Masters)}}
Cynthia forms a [[sync pair]] with {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}, {{p|Kommo-o}}, {{fd|Giratina|Altered Forme}} {{p|Giratina}}, {{fd|Gastrodon|West Sea}} {{p|Gastrodon}}, and {{p|Lucario}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. Both her Garchomp and Lucario are capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. Cynthia became a playable sync pair on January 1, 2020.

Cynthia first appeared as an NPC during the first chapter of [[PML Arc]]. She also made notable appearances later in the PML Arc, [[Legendary Adventures]], and the [[Villain Arc]].

{{PairDex/h|Ground}}
{{PairDex|078|Cynthia|trainerlink=Cynthia (Masters)#Garchomp|trainerimg=Cynthia|0445M|Garchomp|pokemonlink=Cynthia's Garchomp|mega=Garchompite|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]|gender=female|Ground|Ice|Physical Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|078|Cynthia|trainerlink=Cynthia (Masters)#Kommo-o|trainerimg=Cynthia Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]]|0784|Kommo-o|gender=male|Dragon|Fairy|Special Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|078|Cynthia|trainerlink=Cynthia (Masters)#Giratina (Altered Forme)|trainerimg=Cynthia Sygna Renegade|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] (Renegade)|0487A|Giratina|form={{Form|Giratina|Altered Forme}}|master=yes|Ghost|Fairy|Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|078|Cynthia|trainerlink=Cynthia (Masters)#Gastrodon (West Sea)|trainerimg=Cynthia|0423W|Gastrodon|form={{Form|Gastrodon|West Sea}}|gender=female|Ground|Grass|Support|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
{{PairDex|078|Cynthia|trainerlink=Cynthia (Masters)#Lucario|trainerimg=Cynthia Sygna Aura|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] (Aura)|0448M|Lucario|gender=male|mega=Lucarionite|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]|master=yes|buddy=yes|Fighting|Fire|Support|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
Cynthia and her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} appear in {{g|UNITE}} as an enemy Trainer to fight during the Legacy Trainer Showdown event between September 9, 2022 and October 6, 2022. Her Garchomp starts the battle as {{p|Gible}} and can evolve to {{p|Gabite}} and then {{p|Garchomp}} during the battle. The other members of her team are [[Korrina]], [[Raihan]], [[Leon]], and {{ga|Green}}. The event later returned between April 21, 2023 and May 21, 2023.

Cynthia and her Garchomp also appear as an enemy Trainer in the Solo Challenge event between December 7, 2023 and January 15, 2024. This event had Casual, Intermediate, Expert, and Extreme difficulties. On the Casual difficulty, her team also has four {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s. On the Intermediate difficulty, her team includes Korrina, Raihan, and two Ace Trainers. On the Expert and Extreme difficulties, her team consists of herself, Korrina, Raihan, Leon, and Green. In this mode, Cynthia and her Garchomp never use [[Holowear]].

Unlike other Trainers in this game, Cynthia and the non-Ace Trainer members of her team are represented with two-dimensional artwork instead of three-dimensional models. In the pre-battle splash screen, Cynthia has a custom Unite Snapshot depicting her and her Garchomp with two dimensional artwork. (The normal display of the Unite License/Holowear is not used.) This means her [[Pokémon UNITE#Battle Items|Battle Item]] is not shown. However, she uses [[X Attack]].

Cynthia appears as a Background element for a Trainer's Unite Snapshot. Her outfit can be worn as a Trainer Outfit by players. (It does not consist of separate items and cannot be worn with any additional items.) This outfit is rendered as a model, unlike Cynthia.

==Quotes==
{{main|Cynthia/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Cynthia anime.png|thumb|250px|Cynthia in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
{{main|Cynthia (anime)}}
Cynthia is a recurring character in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. Her physical debut was in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', where she defeated {{ash}}'s [[rival]] [[Paul]] in a [[Full Battle]]. She has assisted Ash and {{ashfr}} on several occasions, helping them fight both [[Team Galactic]] in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Team Rocket]] in [[Unova]].

In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Cynthia returns as one of the top eight Pokémon Trainers in the world within the [[World Coronation Series]].
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===A Ripple in Time===
[[File:Cynthia Mother Daughter ARIT.png|thumb|250px|Cynthia in ''[[A Ripple in Time]]'']]
A version of Cynthia based on her {{an|Cynthia|anime counterpart}} appears in a cameo in ''[[A Ripple in Time]]''. She is seen trying to pick out ice cream at a fair stall in the [[Pokémon League]].

====Pokémon====
{|width="50%"
|{{ActivePoké|Cynthia|Garchomp|Cynthia Mother Daughter ARIT.png|dragon|ground|size=200px|link=Cynthia's Garchomp}} ♀
|
|}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Cynthia PG.png|thumb|250px|Cynthia in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', Cynthia and {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} attempted to stop [[Cyrus]] from destroying the world by summoning {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. However, {{p|Giratina}} appeared and helped her. She then watched as Giratina took Cyrus to the [[Distortion World]].

====Pokémon====
{|width="50%"
|{{ActivePoké|Cynthia|Garchomp|Cynthia Garchomp PG.png|dragon|ground|size=200px|link=Cynthia's Garchomp#Pokémon Generations}}
|
|}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{Cynthia color}}|bordercolor={{Cynthia color light}}
|ja=遠藤綾 ''[[Aya Endō]]''
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|es_eu=Geni Rey}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Cynthia Garchomp PMT.png|thumb|250px|Cynthia in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], {{mas|Cynthia}} and her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} form a sync pair on a team with {{mas|Lance}} and {{mas|Steven}}.

====Pokémon====
{|width="50%"
|{{ActivePoké|Cynthia|Garchomp|Cynthia Garchomp PMT.png|dragon|ground|size=200px|link=Cynthia's Garchomp}} ♀
|
|}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{Cynthia color}}|bordercolor={{Cynthia color light}}
|ja=Mie Sonozaki
|en=Allegra Clark}}

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Cynthia GOTCHA.png|thumb|250px|Cynthia in the [[GOTCHA!]] music video]]
Cynthia briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

====Pokémon====
{|width="50%"
|{{ActivePoké|Cynthia|Garchomp|Cynthia Garchomp GOTCHA.png|dragon|ground|size=200px|link=Cynthia's Garchomp}} ♀
|
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Cynthia Looker Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Cynthia in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Cynthia has loved cycling since her childhood and often races with her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}.

====History====
====={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Cynthia first appears in ''[[PS347|Ring Around the Roserade I]]''. She is first seen in [[Eterna City]], where she correctly predicts the evolutions of {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}}'s [[Tru]], [[Chimler]], and {{TP|Platinum|Piplup}}. In the [[PS348|following chapter]], after laughing at Diamond and Pearl's comedy routine, Cynthia offers to give Platinum advice for her upcoming Gym battle against [[Gardenia]]. Once finished, Cynthia attacks the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]] in order to rescue [[Rad Rickshaw]], who was kidnapped by [[Team Galactic]].

In ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]'', Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum encounter Cynthia again at the {{si|Pokémon Mansion}}. Cynthia reveals that [[Mr. Backlot]], the owner of the mansion, asked her to investigate a {{p|Psyduck}} that went missing. She takes the three to {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, where a large group of Psyduck have clustered together, creating a roadblock that prevents anyone from passing through the route. Using a [[Secret Medicine|SecretPotion]], Cynthia cures the Psyduck of their headaches, causing them to disperse and allow travel through Route 210.

Afterward, Cynthia and the trio meet with Cynthia's [[Professor Carolina|grandmother]], who had been forced to stay at the [[Café Cabin]] due to the roadblock preventing her from going back to [[Celestic Town]]. Cynthia decides to have her grandmother take the trio to Celestic Town while she goes off to return one of the Psyduck to its owner. Before leaving, Cynthia lends her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} to her grandmother for protection.

In ''[[PS406|Halting Honchkrow]]'', Cynthia appears at the [[Team Galactic HQ]] to confront [[Cyrus]], the leader of Team Galactic. Cynthia reveals that her intentions were to take revenge on Cyrus for attacking Celestic Town, her hometown. Despite her best efforts, Cynthia's rage leads to her commanding Garchomp to attack with {{m|Draco Meteor}}, which it had yet to master. The attack heavily damages Cyrus's {{p|Gyarados}}, but fails to actually knock it out. With Garchomp left exhausted after using the move, Cyrus bids Cynthia farewell and heads to the [[Spear Pillar]] to begin his plans.

Cynthia, realizing that Cyrus intends to summon {{adv|Pokémon of Myth|Dialga and Palkia}}, decides to follow after him to prevent the two Pokémon from being awakened. As she heads out of the building, Cynthia comes across Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, who had fought Team Galactic to free {{adv|Lake guardians|Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf}} from their clutches. The trio join Cynthia and travel to the Spear Pillar in order to put a stop to Cyrus's ambitions. By the time the group arrived at the Spear Pillar, Cyrus had already successfully summoned Dialga and Palkia and had them fight each other. The clash between the two Legendary Pokémon creates distortions in time and space that slowly begin to engulf the [[Sinnoh]] region. The distortions, combined with her injures, prevent Cynthia from being much help to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum during the battle against Cyrus.

During the battle, an explosion causes Cynthia to drop a scroll containing information on Dialga and Palkia. After translating the scroll, Platinum relays the information to Diamond and Pearl, who successfully free Dialga and Palkia from Cyrus's control. Now free, Dialga and Palkia combine their powers to defeat Cyrus and stop the distortions affecting Sinnoh.

====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
In ''[[PS431|The Final Dimensional Duel I]]'', Cynthia is taken to [[Veilstone City]] by her grandmother. Cynthia is chastised by her grandmother over her defeat at the hands of Cyrus. Cynthia's grandmother reveals she plans on training Cynthia to fully master learning Draco Meteor.

In ''[[PS440|The Final Dimensional Duel X]]'', Cynthia appears in [[Sunyshore City]], where she defeats [[Charon]] and Giratina with a fully-mastered Draco Meteor. When asked how she knew Giratina would appear in Sunyshore, Cynthia reveals that being trapped in the [[Distortion World]] left Giratina with the desire to see the sun. Afterward, Cynthia takes her grandmother to the Café Cabin as thanks for the special training.

====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', Cynthia is seen in the [[Johto]] region, where she spots Dialga and Palkia flying towards Sinnoh. She is then approached by [[Palmer]], a [[Frontier Brain]] who also hails from Sinnoh.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Garchomp
|stage1=Gabite
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Cynthia Garchomp Adventures.png
|epnum=PS347
|epname=Ring Around the Roserade II
|desc={{p|Garchomp}} is Cynthia's strongest Pokémon and her main battler. Garchomp is well trained enough to even battle without her Trainer giving commands. She battled Cyrus and his Pokémon in the Celestic Ruins but he managed to outsmart her and use her moves against her for his own gain. She was later used against him in the Galactic HQ holding a grudge from their last battle, despite using her strongest moves including the powerful Draco Meteor, her rage caused her moves to become weaker and Cyrus escaped, with neither her nor Cynthia strong enough to follow him.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Spiritomb
|gender=female
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dark
|img=Cynthia Spiritomb Adventures.png
|img_size=100px
|epnum=PS347
|epname=Ring Around the Roserade II
|desc={{p|Spiritomb}} was the second Pokémon seen in Cynthia's possession. With her powerful Psychic techniques she can lift objects with ease and played an important role in rescuing Rad Rickshaw from the clutches of Team Galactic. She was later used against Cyrus in the Galactic HQ and defeated his Honchkrow but was frozen by his Weavile and rendered unable to fight.

Spiritomb's known moves are {{m|Psychic}} and {{m|Shock Wave}}, and her Ability is {{a|Pressure}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Milotic
|type1=Water
|img=Cynthia Milotic Adventures.png
|epnum=PS409
|epname=Shunning Spiritomb
|desc={{p|Milotic}} was the third Pokémon seen in Cynthia's possession. Milotic was first used against the Galactic Boss Cyrus in the Team Galactic HQ, it defeated his {{p|Weavile}} after a tough battle but was knocked out by a {{m|Giga Impact}} from his {{p|Gyarados}}.

Milotic's known moves are {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Brine}}, {{m|Twister}}, and {{m|Tackle}}.}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Cynthia DPA.png|thumb|150px|Cynthia in Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Cynthia first appears in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys!]]'', where she rescues [[Hareta]] from a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}. Afterwards, she tells him and [[Mitsumi]] about the legends of Celestic Town and the Legendary Pokémon in Sinnoh.

She reappears in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]'' as a member of the Pokémon League, challenging Mitsumi. Even though Mitsumi gets the upper hand, she decides to resign, as it would make things better for Hareta.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Garchomp
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Cynthia Garchomp DPA.png
|epnum=DPA07
|epname=Dialga's Secret Keys
|desc=While in Celestic Town, Cynthia sent out her {{p|Garchomp}} to show off her power to Hareta. In ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins]]'', she was up against [[Mitsumi]]'s {{p|Infernape}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Cynthia Lucario DPA.png
|epnum=DPA23
|epname=A New Battle Begins
|desc={{p|Lucario}} was used in the Pokémon League where it faced off against Mitsumi's {{p|Electivire}}. None of Lucario's moves are known.}}

Cynthia has at least one other Pokémon, as she participated in the first round of the [[Sinnoh League]] which is a 3 on 3 Single Battle.

====Achievements====
=====Badges obtained=====
*Eight unknown badges (prior to ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]'')

=====Pokémon League=====
Cynthia has competed in the following [[Pokémon League]]s:
*[[Sinnoh League]] - At least top 8 (''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]'')

===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Cynthia only appears in a flashback in ''[[PBK3|The Ultimate Combination is Formed!!]]''.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Cynthia Lucario PBK.png
|img_size=130px
|epnum=PBK3
|epname=The Ultimate Combination is Formed!!
|desc={{p|Lucario}} only appears in a flashback alongside its Trainer. None of Lucario's moves are known.}}

==In the TCG==
===Artwork===
Artwork from the cards:
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg colorless color dark}}; background:#{{tcg colorless color}}"
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg colorless color dark}}; background:#{{tcg colorless color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Cynthia Feelings.png|180px]]
|-
| Watching over her Pokémon
|}

===Cards===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Cynthia or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Cynthia's Pokémon|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rayquaza C (Supreme Victors 8)|Rayquaza]] {{SP|C}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=8/147|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=078/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lickilicky C (Supreme Victors 30)|Lickilicky]] {{SP|C}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=30/147|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Common|jpnum=086/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Lucario C (Supreme Victors 31)|Lucario]] {{SP|C}}|type=Fighting|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=31/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=004/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Milotic C (Supreme Victors 35)|Milotic]] {{SP|C}}|type=Water|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=35/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=001/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Roserade C (Supreme Victors 40)|Roserade]] {{SP|C}}|type=Psychic|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=40/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=002/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Altaria C (Supreme Victors 49)|Altaria]] {{SP|C}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=49/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=005/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Garchomp C (Supreme Victors 60)|Garchomp]] {{SP|C}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=60/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=006/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Spiritomb C (Supreme Victors 84)|Spiritomb]] {{SP|C}}|type=Psychic|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=84/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=003/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Togekiss C (Supreme Victors 86)|Togekiss]] {{SP|C}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=86/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=008/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Garchomp C LV.X (Supreme Victors 145)|Garchomp]] {{SP|C}} [[Garchomp C LV.X (Supreme Victors 145)|LV.X]]|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=145/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=007/016|enset2=DP Black Star Promos|ennum2=DP46}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rayquaza C LV.X (Supreme Victors 146)|Rayquaza]] {{SP|C}} [[Rayquaza C LV.X (Supreme Victors 146)|LV.X]]|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=146/147|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=079/100|enset2=DP Black Star Promos|ennum2=DP47}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ultra Prism|Garchomp|99}}|type=Dragon|expanded=yes|enset=Ultra Prism|enrarity=Rare|ennum=99/156|jpset=Ultra Moon|jprarity=R|jpnum=044/066|jpset2=GX Ultra Shiny|jpnum2=101/150|enset3=Hidden Fates|enrarity3=ShinyRare|ennum3=SV40/SV94|jpset3=GX Ultra Shiny|jprarity3=S|jpnum3=200/150}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Forbidden Light|Garchomp|62}}|type=Fighting|expanded=yes|enset=Forbidden Light|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=62/131|jpset=Ultra Force|jpnum=028/050}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Garchomp V (Astral Radiance 117)|Garchomp]]{{TCGV}}|type=Dragon|standard=yes|enset=Astral Radiance|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG23/TG30|jpset=Battle Region|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=084/067}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Colorless}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Legends Awakened|Cynthia's Feelings|131}}|type=Supporter|enset=Legends Awakened|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=131/146|jpset=Temple of Anger|jprarity=Uncommon|jpset2=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Champion's Room|135}}|type=Stadium|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=135/147|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=093/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Cynthia's Guidance|136}}|type=Supporter|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=136/147|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=092/100|jpsetlink2=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum2=015/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ultra Prism|Cynthia|119}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Ultra Prism|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=119/156|jpset=Ultra Moon|jprarity=R|jpnum=061/066|enset2=Ultra Prism|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=148/156|jpset2=Ultra Moon|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=070/066|jpset3=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum3=266/SM-P|jpset4=GX Ultra Shiny|jpnum4=132/150|enset5=Hidden Fates|enrarity5=Rare Ultra|ennum5=SV82/SV94|jpset5=GX Ultra Shiny|jprarity5=SR|jpnum5=153/150|jpset6=Tag Bolt|jprarity6=U|jpnum6=086/095|enset7=Yellow A Alternate cards|ennum7=119a/156|jpset7=Double Blaze|jprarity7=TR|jpnum7=095/095|jpset8=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum8=335/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Cynthia & Caitlin|189}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=189/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=U|jpnum=088/095|enset2=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=228/236|jpset2=Alter Genesis|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=106/095}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Brilliant Stars|Cynthia's Ambition|138}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=138/172|jpset=Star Birth|jprarity=U|jpnum=093/100|enset2=Brilliant Stars|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=169/172|jpset2=Star Birth|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=114/100|enset3=Brilliant Stars|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=178/172|jpset3=Star Birth|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=122/100|jpset4=Lucario VSTAR Starter Set|jpnum4=018/021|jpset5=Darkrai VSTAR Starter Set|jpnum5=018/020|jpset6=VSTAR Universe|jpnum6=153/172|enset7=Crown Zenith|enrarity7=GGU|ennum7=GG60/GG70|jpset7=VSTAR Universe|jprarity7=SAR|jpnum7=239/172}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Crown Zenith|Friends in Sinnoh|131}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Crown Zenith|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=131/159|jpset=VSTAR Universe|jpnum=154/172|enset2=Crown Zenith|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=149/159|jpset2=VSTAR Universe|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=247/172}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

==Gallery==
:For images of {{an|Cynthia|Cynthia's anime counterpart}}, see: [[Cynthia (anime)#Gallery|Cynthia (anime)]]
:For images of Cynthia in {{g|Masters EX}}, see: [[Cynthia (Masters)#Gallery|Cynthia (Masters)]]
===Core series artwork===
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color}}; color:#fff"
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IV}}'''
|-
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Diamond Pearl Cynthia.png|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}"| [[File:Diamond and Pearl Cynthia production art.png|200px]]
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Distortion World.png|200px]]
|-
|{{color2|fff|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}} artwork by {{color2|fff|Ken Sugimori}}<ref>[[a:File:CynthiaUltraPrism119.jpg|Cynthia (Ultra Prism 119)]]</ref>
|{{color2|fff|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}} {{color2|fff|Appendix:Glossary (Production)#Settei|settei}}
|{{color2|fff|Distortion World}} artwork from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation VII}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; | [[File:Cynthia Concept Art SM.jpg|300px]][[File:Cynthia Concept Art SM 2.jpg|300px]]
|-
| colspan="3" |{{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon}} {{color2|fff|Appendix:Glossary (Production)#Settei|settei}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation VIII}}'''
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Key Art.png|350px]]
|-
| colspan=3 | Key art from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

===Sprites and models===
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color}}; color:#fff"
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IV}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Spr DP Cynthia.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Spr Pt Cynthia.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Cynthia IV OD.png]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld sprite
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:VSCynthia.png]]
|-
| colspan="3" | VS sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation V}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Spr BW Cynthia.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Cynthia.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Cynthia OD.png]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Overworld sprite
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation VII}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:VSCynthia SM.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Cynthia SM OD.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Spr SM Cynthia.png|150px]]
|-
| VS sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| Overworld model from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| High-poly model from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation VIII}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:VSCynthia BDSP.png|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:VSCynthia 2 BDSP.png|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Cynthia BDSP OD.png|90px]]
|-
| VS sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| {{color2|fff|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}} VS sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Overworld model from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Sticker Template Cynthia Background.png|x250px]]
|-
| colspan="3" | {{color2|fff|Sticker}} template background from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

===Side games artwork===
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color}}; color:#fff"
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:UNITE Trainer Showdown Cynthia Garchomp.png|250px]]
|-
| Trainer Showdown with {{pcolor|Garchomp|fff}} artwork
|}

===Merchandise===
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color}}; color:#fff"
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure Cynthia Garchomp.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Cynthia and her Garchomp.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Pokemon Trainers Cynthia Plush Icon.png|x250px]]
|-
| colspan="2" | Cynthia's {{color2|fff|Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine}} with {{pcolor|Garchomp|fff}} by {{color2|fff|Hitoshi Ariga}}
| {{color2|fff|Trainers Line}} artwork by {{color2|fff|Naoki Saito}}
| {{color2|fff|Trainers Line}} artwork
|-
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Official Cynthia Sleeves.jpg|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Cynthia Full Power Sleeves.jpg|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Cynthia Caitlin Sleeves.jpg|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Cynthia Garchomp Sleeves.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| Cynthia from the TCG
| Cynthia Full Power from the TCG
| Cynthia and {{color2|fff|Caitlin}} from the TCG by {{color2|fff|Saya Tsuruta}}
| Cynthia and Garchomp from the TCG by {{color2|fff|Raita Kazama}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Cynthia Rise to Action Gloss Deck Case.jpg|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Cynthia Rise to Action Deck Box-2.jpg|x250px]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color light}}" | [[File:Trainer Lodge Sleeves.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| colspan="2" | Cynthia Rise to Action from the TCG by {{color2|fff|Raita Kazama}}
| colspan="2" | {{color2|fff|Trainer Lodge}} from the TCG by {{color2|fff|zounose}}
|}

===Uncropped TCG artwork===
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background:#{{cynthia color}}; color:#fff"
|-
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Cynthia Hideki Ishikawa.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Art Life 20230519 Cynthia.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Art Life 20230928 Friends in Sinnoh.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}};"| [[File:Art Life 20231027 Cynthia.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| {{color2|fff|Cynthia (Ultra Prism 119)|Cynthia}} by {{color2|fff|Hideki Ishikawa}} for {{color2|fff|Ultra Prism (TCG)|Ultra Prism}}
| {{color2|fff|Cynthia's Ambition (Brilliant Stars 138)|Cynthia's Ambition}} Ultra Rare by {{color2|fff|Megumi Mizutani}} for {{color2|fff|Ultra Prism (TCG)|Ultra Prism}}
| {{color2|fff|Friends in Sinnoh (Crown Zenith 131))|Friends in Sinnoh}} Full Art by {{color2|fff|Hideki Ishikawa}}
| {{color2|fff|Cynthia (Ultra Prism 119)|Cynthia}} {{color2|fff|S-P Promotional cards (TCG)|Sword and Shield promotional print}} by {{color2|fff|Atsushi Furusawa}} for {{color2|fff|Crown Zenith (TCG)|Crown Zenith}}
|}

==Music==
Music related to Cynthia was also arranged for various themes in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] for the character [[Volo]].

Cynthia's battle themes, [[Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Champion)]], [[Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Cynthia)]] and [[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Champion - Sinnoh Version)]], were adapted into the song [[battle gene M]].
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{cynthia color}}; border: 3px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{cynthia color light}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|D}}{{GameIcon|P}}{{GameIcon|Pt}}
| Talking to Cynthia at the [[Pokémon League]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Champion Cynthia}}
| {{color2|000|Go Ichinose}}
| {{color2|000|Go Ichinose}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|D}}{{GameIcon|P}}{{GameIcon|Pt}} {{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}
| Battling Cynthia at the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]{{sup/4|DPPt}} or [[Battle Tree]]{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Champion)}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|D}}{{GameIcon|P}}{{GameIcon|Pt}}
| Defeating Cynthia
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Victory! (Champion)}}
| {{color2|000|Hitomi Sato}}
| {{color2|000|Hitomi Sato}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="2" |{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|Wh}}{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}
| Talking to Cynthia at [[Undella Town]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection|Cynthia's Theme}}
| {{color2|000|Go Ichinose}}
| {{color2|000|Hitomi Sato}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Battling Cynthia at [[Undella Town]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Cynthia)}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
| {{color2|000|Go Ichinose}} {{color2|000|Hitomi Sato}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}
| Battling Cynthia at the [[PWT]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Champion—Sinnoh Version)}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
| {{color2|000|Hitomi Sato}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="3" |{{GameIcon|BD}}{{GameIcon|SP}}
| Talking to Cynthia at the [[Pokémon League]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Champion Cynthia}}
| {{color2|000|Go Ichinose}}
| {{color2|000|Shota Kageyama}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Battling Cynthia at the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]] or [[Battle Tower]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Champion)}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
| {{color2|000|Shota Kageyama}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Defeating Cynthia
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Victory! (Champion)}}
| {{color2|000|Hitomi Sato}}
| {{color2|000|Shota Kageyama}}
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{cynthia color}}" colspan="5" | '''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''
|}

==Trivia==
* After the player heads into the [[Distortion World]] in Platinum, should the player use the portal to head back into Spear Pillar, Cynthia will still be there, while also being in the Distortion World.
* In the [[Generation IV]] games, {{p|Milotic}} is her only Pokémon used that was not introduced during that [[generation]].
* In Platinum, Cynthia's {{p|Togekiss}} has the {{a|Hustle}} [[Ability]], despite having no moves that benefit from the Ability.
* Cynthia shares many similarities with [[Volo]]:
** {{DL|Task|Missions|Mission}} 20, where the player must meet up with Volo, is called The Researcher of Myths, a title by which Cynthia also refers to herself.
** In his final battle, Volo wears a necklace with a teardrop-shaped ornament that resembles the ornament on Cynthia's dress. However, [[Cogita]]'s dress more fully resembles Cynthia's, including the teardrop-shaped ornament, so the significance of the ornament is uncertain.
** In the final battle against him, Volo shares five Pokémon with Cynthia's {{game|Platinum}} team: {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, {{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Roserade}}, and {{p|Lucario}}. The only Pokémon that Volo does not use from said team is {{p|Milotic}}, as it is not present in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}; he instead uses {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Arcanine}}. Like Cynthia, Volo always begins the battle by sending out Spiritomb.
** The music that plays before Volo's final battle begins is an arrangement of Cynthia's battle theme. His final battle theme is an arrangement of Cynthia's encounter and battle themes.
** After his final battle, Volo vows to meet {{p|Arceus}}, and in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Cynthia meets Arceus during the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] event.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{cynthia color light}}; border:3px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| シロナ ''Shirona''
| From 白南天 ''shironanten'' ({{wp|Nandina|white-fruited nandina}}), a plant that symbolizes "love growing stronger" and "good home" in the language of flowers<ref>[https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/statuses/119083048057839616 Toshinobu Matsumiya on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, French
| Cynthia
| From ''Cynthia'', an epithet of the Greek goddess {{wp|Artemis}} and poetic name for the moon. The name may be a parallel to [[Cyrus]], whose name is associated with the sun.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Cintia
| From ''Cintia'' (Spanish cognate of the name "Cynthia")
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Camilla
| Possibly from ''{{wp|Camilla (mythology)|Camilla}}'', an Amazon warrior and servant of the moon goddess {{wp|Diana (mythology)|Diana}} described in the {{wp|Aeneid}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 난천 ''Nancheon''
| From 남천 (南天) ''namcheon'' (nandina)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 竹蘭 / 竹兰 ''Zhúlán''
|rowspan="2"| From 南天竹 ''nántiānzhú / nàahmtīnjūk'' (nandina)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 竹蘭 ''Jūklàahn''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Cíntia{{tt|*|TCG}} Cynthia{{tt|*|anime, manga}}
| Similar to her English name Same as her English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Синтия ''Sintiya''
| Transcription of her English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| ชิโรนะ ''Chirona''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Shirona
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Cynthia|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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Legendary (disambiguation)

2024-02-28T17:09:05Z

Scarftail: /* Intro */

'''Legendary''', '''Legend''', or '''Legends''' has several referrals:
* For the group of rare and powerful {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, usually featured in the legends of the [[Pokémon world]], see '''[[Legendary Pokémon]]'''.
** For the myths and legends themselves, see '''[[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]'''.
** For the similar group of Pokémon previously also called Legendary Pokémon in English, see '''[[Mythical Pokémon]]'''.
* For the group of Pokémon each at the end of a three-stage [[evolution]] line that have a [[base stat]] total of exactly {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 600|600}}, see '''[[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon]]'''.
* For the Pokémon with the {{pkmn|category}} "Legendary Pokémon", see '''{{p|Arcanine}}'''.
* For the [[Nintendo Switch]] games, see '''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]''' and '''[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]'''.
* For the badge given by [[Iris]] or [[Drayden]], see '''{{DL|Badge|Legend Badge|Badge → Legend Badge}}'''.
* For the type of card in the the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], see '''[[Pokémon LEGEND (TCG)]]'''.
* For the song, see '''[[Legendary (song)]]'''.
* For the fansite, see '''[[LegendaryPKMN]]'''.

 
{{disambig}}

Lacey/Quotes

2024-01-19T19:46:29Z

Scarftail: /* In the core series */

{{incomplete|2= Only has first encounter and Terarium introduction}}
These are [[Lacey]]'s quotes in the [[Pokémon games]].

==In the core series==
===[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]===
;[[Blueberry Academy]]
* First encounter
: ''"It's because the school building is attached to an undersea plant that develops natural resources. Right? That's what I've heard."''
: ''"Oh, no, it was nothing... Do we have a guest today? Hold on—this is the exchange student from the [[Paldea]] region?!"''
: ''"I suppose I didn't introduce myself, did I? I'm [[Lacey]]—one of the second-year students here! You must be very special, you know. It's rare for Director [[Cyrano]] to remember the name of a new student."''
: ''"You...you want ME to do it?!"''
: ''"Well, that's certainly true...But still, I imagine there must be someone more suitable than me. Oh! Please, don't take it like— It's not that I don't want to show you around or anything! Director Cyrano just has this bad habit of pushing his duties onto me, you see. And its just not right!"''
: ''"That said... this might be my chance to get to know the new student everyone's talking about before anyone else can... That decides it! I will take on this task!"''
: ''"Now then, let's head straight down this bridge and to the entrance! On you go!"''

* Approaching the entrance
: ''"This is the entrance to Blueberry Academy. Our school puts a great deal of emphasis on the art of Pokémon battling. We hold official matches on this central court right here at the entrance-and any student can freely utilize this court if it's not otherwise in use. I think it's safe to say that you'll be battling more here than in any other school!''"
: ''"Director Cyrano... I think perhaps it's fine if you just leave the tour to me. Still...it's really relaxing here, with the sea breeze blowing over you. Even when no one is battling, you often see students lazing about in the stands. Oh, oh, oh! And there's one other quality of our school that you'll likely find very surprising! Wild Pokémon sometimes [[Terastallize]] here!"''
::'''Really!'''/'''Yeah...?''': ''"Oh. I suppose that's not anything special to someone from Paldea, is it?"''
::'''Yes'''/'''No''': ''"Um, sir, I think it will be easier to understand how all that works after we go to the lower level. If you could put a little pin in that thought?"''
: ''"Wha-?! Right now?!"''
: ''"Oh, I wish you wouldn't go spreading personal information without asking first! It's just not right!"''
: ''"I'm sorry, but...there's no negotiating with Director Cyrano once he gets an idea in his head. There's no way that he'll move on with the tour until we've given him his battle. Besides, I have to admit I'm a little excited myself at the chance to battle you! Here at Blueberry Academy, we tend to go for [[Double Battles]]. Let's give one a try to get to know each other a little better!"''

* In battle
::'''After sending out first Pokémon''': ''"I suppose I'm representing Blueberry Academy in this battle. I'll try not to disappoint!"
::'''After the player first lands a super-effective [[move]]''': ''"Oh, would you look at that! You go right after those type weaknesses with precision, don't you?"
::'''A Pokémon faints''': ''"Looks like my Plus-Minus strategy isn't working. Guess it's time to go all out with pure strength!"
::'''Upon first using {{p|Excadrill}}'s [[High Horsepower]]''': ''"Excadrill, sweetie! Let's shake them to their core!"
::'''Upon being defeated''': ''"Well, you beat me soundly!"

* After being defeated
: ''"Spectacular! You really are quite skilled."''
::'''If the player Terastallized their Pokémon''': ''"And the way you Terastallized your Pokémon—I can see that living in the home of the Terastal phenomenon taught you much."''
::'''If the player didn't Terastallize their Pokémon''': ''"I wish I could have seen you Terastallize one of your Pokémon, though. I'd love to see how someone from Paldea does it!"''
: ''"The students here at Blueberry Academy were only recently issued [[Tera Orb]]s, so I hope you'll be able to teach us more about them."''
: ''"It suits you beautifully!"''
: ''"Now that you look the part—and hopefully feel it too—why don't we head into the school? You can pick where you want to go from the gates over there. Come on! I can show you the pride of Blueberry Academy: our world-famous [[Terarium]]!"''
::'''If spoken to again''': ''"We should visit the Terarium next! Just select it at the gate, and we'll be off."''

;[[Terarium]] Entrance
* First visit
: ''"This is it. The park beneath the sea that has gained renown around the world... Our very own Terarium! We may be underwater, but the projectors built into the walls and ceiling make it feel like we're actually outside, don't they? We've been able to create a comfortable environment for Pokémon through technology!"''
: ''"Within this dome, there are four distinct biomes. Here we have the nice and toasty subtropical Savanna Biome. Then, off to your right, you can see the breezy, tropical Coastal Biome. Further out to your left, you'll see the craggy, crunchy, rugged Canyon Biome. Last but not least, waaay out in the distance, we have the arctic and snowy Polar Biome! Each biome's air temperature and humidity levels are regulated with the utmost care. That's why you can find completely different Pokémon species living in each area!"''
: ''"Tell me, <player>, which biome tickles your fancy off the bat?"''
::'''The subtropical [[Savanna Biome]]''': ''"It's a very familiar sort of environment, isn't it? The open stretches of land make it very easy to observe how the Pokémon are living."''
::'''The tropical [[Coastal Biome]]''': ''"Goodness, really? It seems you and I will get along just great, then—that's my favorite, too! The breezy atmosphere is just so calming!"''
::'''The craggy [[Canyon Biome]]''': ''"Oh, so you like things that are a bit rough and rugged, do you? You can also find a mysterious ore in that biome that we call "[[chargestone]]"!"''
::'''The snowy [[Polar Biome]]''': ''"Oh, so you like it cold, do you? I'm not very good with cold myself, but Ice-type Pokémon can be awfully cute!"''
: ''"If you need to heal up your team while you're down here, feel free to use the self-serve healing machines we've installed around the Terarium. Now then. Director Cyrano... Can you explain to us why crystals form here, and how the wild Pokémon are able to Terastallize?"''
: ''"Wonderful! Well said, sir! That's exactly right! Though...I still don't know what that "special material" is, within the Terarium Core itself. It's never been shared publicly, has it?"''
: ''"That's...what I thought you might say."''
: ''"Oh! It looks like you're just in time to see a class session too! This is too good of a chance to pass up. Won't you join us, <player>? You can get your first taste of our school's classes."''
::'''Yes''': ''"Teehee! I do love to see that sort of passion for education!"
::'''No''': ''"B-but it's such a great opportunity to learn! You can't tell me you don't like studying!"
: ''"I'll go ahead and register the Terarium map to your [[Rotom Phone]] for you."''
: ''"It's fun to take a stroll through the Terarium on your own, and I think I'd be more of a hassle than anything if you had me holding your hand... So, yup, that settles it! Please find your way to the class site in the Coastal Biome on your own!"''
: ''"Wait, sir, you don't-"''
: ''"And there he goes... Well, you can at least count on me to be around when you need me, so there's no call for concern! It's probably time we both head to class! I'll be waiting for you to join us in the Coastal Biome!"''

;[[Coastal Biome | Coastal Rest Area]]
: ''"Oh! <player>! *whisper whisper* You didn't have any trouble finding the place?"''
::'''It was fine!''':''"*whisper whisper* I'm so glad to hear it!"''
::'''*whisper whisper*''':''"*whisper whisper* Say again? I didn't quite catch that!"''
: ''"Many of our classes here at Blueberry Academy are practical ones like this. So off you go! Don't overthink it and just do your best for this first class!"''
::'''If spoken to again''': ''"Do you know what kind of Pokémon it is you're supposed to be looking for? I suppose the best-known [[Alolan form]] might be {{p|Exeggutor|Alolan Exeggutor}}, with its long, long neck!"''

* After completing the assignment
: ''"Wait—<player>, you already finished the assignment?!"''
::'''I was really motivated!/'It was a walk in the park!''': ''"So battling isn't your only talent, then—you've got a knack for catching Pokémon too!"''
: ''"It's easy to see how high level the students must be at [[Naranja Academy | Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]!{{sup/9|V}}"''
: ''"So, <player>, what did you think of your first Blueberry class?"''
::'''It was fun!''': ''"Really?! It makes me so happy to hear that!"''
::'''It was easy!''': ''"My word, so the classes at your academy are even more demanding?"''
: ''"Oh! I was supposed to go make an appearance at the clubroom! Shoot! I'm afraid this will have to be the end of our little tour, but let me leave you with one more tip! Here at Blueberry, we have lots of extracurricular tasks you can do called [[Blueberry Quest | Blueberry Quests]], or just BBQs for short! They're sort of like missions that the school assigns to students out and about in the Terarium. You might be asked to have your Pokémon do some [[Auto Battle | Auto Battles]] or to catch specific Pokémon. Those sorts of things! You never know what the next BBQ might be or where you'll need to go to carry it out. But if you can do what's asked of you, you'll earn [[Blueberry Point]]s, also called BP! BP is a kind of school currency you can use in the cafeteria or at the school store. You might be able to use it for club activities in the future too... Anyway! The long and the short of it is that you should do BBQs and get yourself BP!"''
: ''"And that's it from me! Sorry for having to dash, but I really must be off now—enjoy your time at Blueberry Academy!"''

;Blueberry Academy

* Cafeteria
: ''"Yes, it's true. Director Cyrano himself introduced him/her to me when we met at the school's entrance."''
: ''"Wha—?!"''
: ''"Th-that's right! <player> may be wonderfully capable in battle, but that doesn't mean he/she belongs in the BB League..."''
: ''"I...I'm sorry, but considering the rules, it's a no from me. What about you, [[Crispin]]?"''
: ''"Ah! [[Kieran]], wait—! [[Drayton]]! Manipulating people to get what you want—it's just not right!"''

;[[Coastal Plaza]]
: ''"Comiiing!"''
:''"Oh, if it isn't <player>! I'm so glad you decided to pay me a visit! Please follow me. I'll show you to the trial site!"''
:''"Thank you for coming to the Coastal Plaza to challenge me. And...I really am sorry for the way I protested you joining the BB League, <player>. Of course, it's true that this is quite irregular under the bylaws of our school clubs. But mainly I didn't want you to get dragged into the drama that's been troubling the club lately. I suppose our trial has already officially begun, though, so let's get to it and have some fun!"''
:''"The trial that I came up with is...a Pokémon quiz! I'll ask you five questions about Pokémon. If you can answer them all correctly, then you pass! Are you ready to attempt my Pokémon quiz, <player>?"''
::'''I'm ready!''': ''"Great! Then I'll just get everything ready..."''
::'''Explain again?''': ''"The trial that I came up with is...a Pokémon quiz! I'll ask you five questions about Pokémon. If you can answer them all correctly, then you pass!"''
:''"All right, here we go! And look—it's everyone's favorite Pokémon, [[Pikachu]], here to help! And with that...question one!"''
:''"Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon well known for producing electricity within its body. But in which part of its body does it store the electricity it generates? Go right for the body part that you think is correct!"''
::'''Cheeks''': ''"Ding ding ding! You got it! Pikachu stores its electricity in the electric sacs in its cheeks!"''
::'''Ears/Eyes/Mouth/Tail/Hands/Tummy/Feet''': {{tt|''"Hmm?! Oh no, what a shame—but that's not the right part at all! I'll give you a hint: the part you're looking for is a different color from the rest of Pikachu's body."''|first incorrect answer}} / {{tt|''"Hmm?! Really?! No, no, I'm afraid that's still the wrong part of poor Pikachu. And that's two strikes, which means..."''|second incorrect answer}}
::{{tt|''"Since you won, you get a free walk—meaning you can move on without answering the question! But Pikachu stores electricity in its cheeks, you know! That's where its electric sacs are!"''|after the Trainer battle that followed an incorrect answer}}
:''"If you poke the sacs, you'll get a little shock, but don't you think they're just super round and cute?''"
:''"Now then...I think we're ready to move on to our next quiz question!"''
:''"Take a look at [[Venonat]] here! It's bigger than you'd think it would be, isn't it? But it's also fluffy and squeezable and terribly adorable, really! So here we go with question two!"'''
:''"Even on the darkest of nights, Venonat is able to use a certain part of its body like radar, which allows it to detect surrounding objects. What part of Venonat's body acts like radar? Go right for the body part that you think is correct!"''
::'''Eyes''': ''"Ding ding ding! That's right! It's Venonat's big eyes that serve as radar!"''
::'''Antennae/Eyes/Mouth/Hands/Feet''': {{tt|''"Hmm?! Oooh, that's close...but incorrect! I do see why you'd think that, though! I'll give you a hint: what we're looking for is quite a large part of Venonat's body. Now guess again!"''|first incorrect answer}} / {{tt|''"Hmm?! Really?! No, no, I'm afraid that's still the wrong part of this adorable Venonat. And that's two strikes, which means..."''|second incorrect answer}}
::{{tt|''"Since you won, you get a free walk—meaning you can move on without answering the question! Venonat actually uses its large eyes like radar to help it get around!"''|after the Trainer battle that followed an incorrect answer}}
:''"Isn't Venonat even more adorable when you think about how it sees a whole world we can't see?!"''
:''"Now then...I think we're ready to move on to our next quiz question!"''
:''"Getting weary of my quiz? How about a cup of tea—or maybe these three [[Sinistea]] siblings? Here's question three!"''
:''"Sinistea like to live in precious antique teacups! But there are a lot of phonies out there! It's hard to tell which cups are genuine antiques... One of these three Sinistea is an [[Antique Form]] Sinistea, meaning it found a real antique cup! So which Sinistea has the real deal?!"''
::'''This Sinistea''': {{tt|''"Ding ding ding! You spotted it! That's right."''|correct answer}} / {{tt|''"Hmm?! Oh, no no no. That's not the right one. You might find a clue if you pay attention to the underside of the cups! Now try again!"''|first incorrect answer}} / {{tt|''"Hmm?! No, no, that's still not the right one! And since that's two strikes now..."''|second incorrect answer}}
::{{tt|''"Since you won, you get a free walk—meaning you can move on without answering the question! The Antique Form Sinistea was the middle one! The mark on the bottom of its cup proves it, see?"''|after the Trainer battle that followed an incorrect answer}}
:''"An Antique Form Sinistea can be recognized by the mark on the bottom of its cup! But it doesn't matter whether they're Antique Form or [[Phony Form]]! They're all so darn cute!"''
:''"Now then...I think we're ready to move on to our next quiz question!"''
:''"This is the Meteor Pokémon, [[Minior]]! It comes in all kinds of different colors, you know. I'll first ask you to take a gooooood look at this pinkish Minior for me, mmkay? All right, guys! Mix yourselves up real good!"''
:''"Perfect! Now we're ready for question four! Which of these is the pinkish Minior that I first showed you?!"''
::'''This Minior''': {{tt|''"Ding ding ding! You did it! Even after they returned to their Meteor Form, you still managed to find the right one!"''|correct answer}} / {{tt|''"Hmm?! Oof, no, I'm afraid not! That's not the pink one I showed you! Sorry, guys, one more time! Give yourselves another good mixing! Now which Minior is the pink Minior that I first showed you?!"''|first incorrect answer}} / {{tt|''"Hmm?! Oof, no, I'm afraid not! That one isn't pink! And since you've struck out twice..."''|second incorrect answer}}
::{{tt|''"Since you won, you get a free walk—meaning you can move on without answering the question! If you were wondering, this is where that precious pink Minior was!"''|after the Trainer battle that followed an incorrect answer}}
:"''Aren't Minior adorable? Their coloration varies based on what they eat."''
:''"Now then...I think we're ready to move on to the very last quiz question!"''
:''"Oh, look! Here comes [[Granbull]]! Maybe it heard the word "pink" and decided to stop by! This little sweetie is one of my own Pokémon. It's always with me. Our last question, question five, will involve Granbull here!"''
:''"Granbull is a quiet, delicate, and lovable Pokémon, of course, but can you tell me this: When I take a nap with my adorable Granbull, which part of its body do I use as a pillow?!"''
::'''Tummy''': ''"Ding ding ding! That's exactly right! I use that soft, adorable tummy!"''
::'''Ears''': {{tt|''"Bzzzt! Nope! Wrong answer! Though its ears sure are soft and bendy, so maybe that's not a bad idea... OK, here's a hint! I'm the type who prefers a nice, soft pillow under my head. Now guess again!"''|first incorrect answer}} / {{tt|''"Ooh, I'm afraid that's two strikes..."''|second incorrect answer}}
::'''Head''': {{tt|''"Bzzzt! Nope! Wrong answer! Though it's pure delight when we put our heads together and sleep side by side, too... OK, here's a hint! I'm the type who prefers a nice, soft pillow under my head. Now guess again!"''|first incorrect answer}} / {{tt|''"Ooh, I'm afraid that's two strikes..."''|second incorrect answer}}
::'''Jaw''': {{tt|''"Bzzzt! Nope! Wrong answer! Though having those hard fangs dig into your scalp while you sleep might be invigorating... OK, here's a hint! I'm the type who prefers a nice, soft pillow under my head. Now guess again!"''|first incorrect answer}} / {{tt|''"Ooh, I'm afraid that's two strikes..."''|second incorrect answer}}
::'''Arms''': {{tt|''"Bzzzt! Nope! Wrong answer! Sure, when it folds its arms, they are all squishy, and it's awfully cute, but I still feel a bit bad putting my head on them... OK, here's a hint! I'm the type who prefers a nice, soft pillow under my head. Now guess again!"''|first incorrect answer}} / {{tt|''"Ooh, I'm afraid that's two strikes..."''|second incorrect answer}}
::'''Legs''': {{tt|''"Bzzzt! Nope! Wrong answer! Though I have ended up using its legs as pillows before. I tend to roll around in my sleep... OK, here's a hint! I'm the type who prefers a nice, soft pillow under my head. Now guess again!"''|first incorrect answer}} / {{tt|''"Ooh, I'm afraid that's two strikes..."''|second incorrect answer}}
::{{tt|''"You won the battle, which means you get to skip answering my final quiz question! But of course, the part of Granbull that I use as a pillow is its tummy!"''|after the Trainer battle that followed an incorrect answer}}
:''"When I cuddle up to it, it's so soft and cozy. We both fall asleep in just seconds!"''
:''"And that's the end of my quiz!'' {{tt|''You managed to get all five of my questions right, which means...''|if the player answered every question correctly}} / {{tt|''You got through all my questions, even if you did have to fight your way through, so...''|if the player answered at least one question incorrectly}} ''congratulations, <player>! You've officially cleared my Elite Trial! Why don't we head back to the plaza?"''
:''"Since you passed my Elite Trial, you've earned the right to challenge me to a battle! But what do you want to do now? Ready to move straight to it?"'' / {{tt|''"What's up, <player>? Are you ready to battle me now?"''|if talked to again after selecting No}}
::'''Yes''': ''"Got it! No time to waste, then, right? Let's get to our positions!"''
::'''No''': ''"No problem! I'll be ready whenever you are."''
:''"OK...This should be about far enough."''
:''"Let me properly introduce myself for this. I am Lacey of the [[Elite Four]]. I really didn't expect I'd get a challenge from someone like you, <player>. Rightfully, you do belong to a different school. Honestly, I'm still a bit shocked, but I won't let my personal feelings get in the way of our battle!"''
:''"So, ah, let's see. First of all, I should tell you I mostly use {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon. There's just nothing like an adorable pink fairy, right? They're weak to [[Poison (type)|Poison]] and [[Steel (type)|Steel]]. Anything too caustic or cutting just doesn't suit them. Oh, but you must know all this already, right, <player>?"''
:''"Now, for this battle, I'm not going to hold anything back. I want to be sure you walk away with a proper understanding, after all. You're about to learn that cuteness is real strength!"''
* In battle
::'''After sending out first Pokémon''': ''"This time, I'll be facing you with my usual party as a member of the Elite Four."''
::'''After the player first lands a super-effective move''': ''"It's a rock-solid strategy to go after weaknesses...which is why I'll be turning it right back on you!"''
::'''After the player first lands a [[critical hit]]''': ''"Why did you have to land that kind of hit? Now that's just not right!"''
::'''Upon Terastallizing her Excadrill''': ''"All eyes on our great big Terastal heart! Time to get even cuter and cuter!"''
::'''Upon first using Excadrill's [[Tera Blast]]''': ''"Get 'em, Excadrill! Let's send them flying with your adorable destructive force!"''
::'''Upon being defeated''': ''"I hate losing...but I love seeing such cute Pokémon!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"<player>! <player>! Did you see? Did you see our Pokémon battling it out?!"''
: ''"Oooh, it's almost too much—they were just too cute, even for me!"''
::'''They were super cute!''': ''"Hee hee! For sure! And I get the best view as a Trainer since I'm so close to the action!"''
::'''They were super cool!''': ''"Bzzzt! Nope! Wrong! We're not talking about being cool. We're talking about being CUTE!"''
::'''You're the cutest, Lacey!''': ''"Bzzzt! Nope! Wrong! We're not talking about me. We're talking about my POKÉMON!"''
: ''"Your Pokémon were very cute as well, <player>. Phew... You know, it's just not right for two people to hog all this cuteness between them. Why don't we wrangle up the cute Pokémon here for a cute picture we can share with everyone?"''
: ''"Oooh, this one is just too cute! I'm going to make myself a backup copy or three... I'll give you this as well, as proof of your cuteness."''
:''"You really are very strong when you get serious in battle, <player>. I wonder how far you'll be able to get, facing off against the strongest Trainers in our school... I'll be keeping an eye on you and your progress!"''

;Blueberry Academy
* Entrance
: ''"Oh, honestly, Crispin! Read the room, would you!"''
: ''"W-wait, Drayton!"''
: ''"Ahem. If we might, um...interrupt?"''
: ''"Well...first, of course, we want to offer <player> our congratulations for becoming [[Champion]]. It really is an amazing achievement! Something that should be celebrated... But with the way things are now, I'm sorry to say that it does, well...complicate matters. We're having a bit of a hard time knowing how we ought to proceed..."''
: ''"Well, think about it for a moment, would you?! If <player> is our Champion, then that means he's head of the [[League Club]]! But he's an exchange student! What is our long-term plan here, if he doesn't stick around?! There are so many particulars to sort out! And of course, if Kieran rejoins the Elite Four after having lost the rank of Champion, that would push Crispin out of our ranks."''
: ''"I'd like to hear from Kieran himself what he would like to do next..."''
: ''"What could that be about? Now's really not the time..."''
: ''"Drayton! Could you seriously NOT right now! It's just not right—and certainly not kind!"''
: ''"Congratulations on becoming Champion! But it seems we can't celebrate just yet, with everything unsettled..."''

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Gouging Fire (Pokémon)

2024-01-11T02:36:51Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Gouging Fire
|jname=ウガツホムラ
|tmname=Ugatsuhomura
|ndex=1020
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|category=Paradox
|height-ftin=11'06"
|height-m=3.5
|weight-lbs=1300.7
|weight-kg=590.0
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Protosynthesis
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=50
|evtotal=3
|evhp=0
|evat=0
|evde=3
|evsa=0
|evsd=0
|evsp=0
|expyield=Unknown
|lv100exp=1,250,000
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|color=Brown
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|body=08
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|friendship=Unknown
}}
'''Gouging Fire''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウガツホムラ''' ''Ugatsuhomura'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Dragon}} [[Paradox Pokémon|Paradox]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced during [[Generation IX]], in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[The Indigo Disk|Part 2: The Indigo Disk]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. It is said to be a relative of {{p|Entei}}<ref>[[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}:''"Through analysis of its genetic makeup, as well as its behavioral patterns...I came to realize that what I had discovered was in fact an ancient/futuristic form of {{p|Cyclizar}}, the Pokémon commonly ridden in this region."' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref> or a version of {{p|Entei}}<ref>[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"I am researching methods to catch Pokémon that live in different timelines, so I might transport them to the present day in my own timeline."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> from a different timeline.

==Biology==
Gouging Fire is massive {{wp|lion|leonine}}-{{wp|ceratopsia}} hybrid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with some {{wp|mastiff}} qualities. It is covered in brown fur with three green spike lines on both back legs. There is cream belly fur on its chest. It has five grey spikes on its back and a long, light gray cloud of smoke running along its entire back, resembling a tail. Gouging Fire has four gray paws. The two front paws house three small, red claws. The paws are covered with brown pads and two black cuff-like bands on its front legs and the back legs have only one. Its main faceplate is red and shaped like fins or a four-sided star with a golden ceratopsian-shaped skull headpiece. Behind the faceplate is two long brown fur with gold ends on each side of the hair. The headpiece has five gold and yellow horns on each side. At the center is two green circles with two smaller red circles inside. A gray plate, resembling a horseshoe mustache, covers its muzzle. It has shorter green fur around its blue eyes.

There are scant few reports of this creature being sighted, though one short video shows it rampaging and spouting pillars of flame. It resembles an eerie Pokémon once shown once in Occulture, and it was said to be an Entei regenerated from a fossil, though its rumored that Gouging Fire can make magma on the ground erupt by roaring.<ref>[[Perrin]]: ''"There are rumors that say this fellow can make magma erupt from the ground by just roaring!"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref>

According to [[Professor Sada|AI Sada]], Gouging Fire is an ancient Pokémon and a relative of Entei, However, according to a Sada that did not bring out any Paradox Pokémon yet, Gouging Fire is a parellel version of Entei from an alternate timeline. Which of these is its true origin, is currently unknown. It was brought to this era/timeline in the depths of Area Zero by a [[time machine]] built by the actual [[Professor Sada]] ten years ago.

Gouging Fire is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Burning Bulwark}}.


==In the TCG==
{{main|Gouging Fire (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=236}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=There are scant few reports of this creature being sighted. One short video shows it rampaging and spouting pillars of flame.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an eerie Pokémon once shown in a paranormal magazine. That Pokémon was said to be an Entei regenerated from a fossil.}}
|}
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| Gouging Fire in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Area Zero]] (after starting [[Perrin]]'s questline in [[The Indigo Disk]]; [[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Gouging Fire|only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t={{violet color dark}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=[[Trade]]}}
|}
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====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|HP=105
|Attack=115
|Defense=121
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=93
|Speed=91
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=25
|Water=100
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=200
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gouging Fire|Fire|Dragon|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Noble Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Burning Bulwark|Fire|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|77|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|84|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|91|Raging Fury|Fire|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gouging Fire|Fire|Dragon|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gouging Fire|Fire|Dragon|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gouging Fire|Fire|Dragon|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gouging Fire|Fire|Dragon|9}}

===Side game data===
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=1020
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|buddy=20
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|stamina=233
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=1020
|name1=Gouging Fire
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fire|type2=dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}

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{{Spritebox/Footer|1020|Gouging Fire}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Scarlet Book Legendary-Beast.png|200px|thumb|Sketch resembling [[Legendary beasts]] in the Scarlet Book]]
* Before the official reveal of Gouging Fire, a sketch of an imaginary Pokémon similar to it appeared in the [[Scarlet Book]] in {{g|Scarlet}} as an amalgam of the [[Legendary beasts]] ({{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}).
* Gouging Fire is the only Paradox Pokémon whose [[signature move]] is a [[status move]].
* Gouging Fire is the heaviest Paradox Pokémon overall.
* Gouging Fire can be considered the counterpart of {{p|Iron Boulder}} as both were not revealed until [[The Indigo Disk]] was released.

===Origin===
Gouging Fire is based on {{p|Entei}}. It also resembles {{wp|ceratopsia}}n dinosaurs, most notably the ''{{wp|Styracosaurus}}'' and ''{{wp|Sinoceratops}}'' due to both having a similar arrangement of horns around the head. Conceptually speaking, it could be inspired by the {{wp|Deccan Traps}}, a volcanic formation in India whose activity is theorized to have had a great influence on the extinction of dinosaurs. The Deccan Traps started being formed in the Cretaceous period, the era in which ceratopsians lived. Gouging Fire's resemblance to Entei would therefore come from Entei being associated with volcanoes.

====Name origin====
Gouging Fire is literally ''gouging fire''.

Ugatsuhomura can be taken literally as 穿つ炎 ''ugatsu homura'' (piercing flame).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Dragon
|ja=ウガツホムラ ''Ugatsuhomura''|jameaning=From {{tt|穿つ炎 ''ugatsu homura''|piercing flame}}
|fr=Feu-Perçant|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|feu|fire}}'' and ''{{tt|perçant|piercing}}''
|es=Flamariete|esmeaning=From ''{{tt|flama|flame}}'' and ''{{tt|ariete|battering ram}}''
|de=Keilflamme |demeaning=From ''{{tt|Keil|wedge}}'' and ''{{tt|Flamme|flame}}''
|it=Vampeaguzze|itmeaning=From ''{{tt|vampe|flames}}'' and ''{{tt|aguzze|sharp}}''
|ko=꿰뚫는화염 ''Kkwettulleunhwayeom''|komeaning=From {{tt|꿰뚫는 화염 ''kkwettulleun hwayeom''|piercing flame}}
|zh_cmn=破空焰 ''Pòkōngyàn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|破空 ''pòkōng''|to break through the sky}} and {{tt|焰 ''yàn''|flame}}
|zh_yue=破空焰 ''Pohūngyihm''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|破空 ''pohūng''|to break through the sky}} and {{tt|焰 ''yihm''|flame}}}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Paradox Pokémon]]
* [[Scarlet Book]]
* [[Legendary beasts]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fire|type2=Dragon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=1019|prev=Hydrapple|nextnum=1021|next=Raging Bolt}}
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Irida

2024-01-07T13:24:16Z

Scarftail: /* In the core series games */

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|name=Irida
|jname=カイ
|tmname=Kai
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|caption=Art from {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}
|gender=Female
|hair=Blonde with lighter highlights
|eyes=Blue
|hometown=[[Pearl Settlement]]
|region=[[Hisui]]
|relatives=Unnamed mother (deceased)
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{{Character Infobox/Game
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|gen={{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|counterpart=[[Irida (Masters)]]
|trainer={{tc|Clan Leader}}
|enva=Maureen Price<ref>[https://twitter.com/MaureenAPrice/status/1675692196928823297 Maureen Price confirming her role on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=[[Mikako Komatsu]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWkiHDEuKd8 【公式】『ポケモンマスターズ EX』「セキ＆リーフィア」「カイ＆グレイシア」が登場！] The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel (Japanese)</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
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|member=[[Pearl Clan]]
|rank=Leader
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{{Character Infobox/Anime
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|debut=''[[HIS03|Two Hues]]''
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'''Irida''' (Japanese: '''カイ''' ''Kai'') is a character introduced in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. She is the {{tc|Clan Leader|leader}} of the [[Pearl Clan]]. She has a rivalry with [[Adaman]], who leads the opposing [[Diamond Clan]].

==In the core series games==
===Character profile===
[[File:Irida concept art.jpg|thumb|right|Irida enjoys playing the flute. She carries small berries in her bag.]]
Irida is often seen playing her [[Celestica Flute]], something she does to center herself in the vast space of [[Hisui]] she worships dearly. Irida is able to also summon [[Ride_Pokémon_(Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]], although she is not seen doing so directly. She has an aversion to much warmer areas, preferring the colder areas such as the [[Pearl Settlement]] where she lives, located in the [[Alabaster Icelands]]. As the Pearl Clan’s leader, Irida values caution and foresight, leading to her initial disbelief in the player. She often bickers with Adaman, the leader of the Diamond Clan, disagreeing over the true nature of the almighty Sinnoh and whether it rules over time or space. Irida can put this rivalry aside when Hisui’s future is threatened, however.

Though Irida takes pride in her role as the Pearl Clan’s leader, she worries about her lack of a vision on what the Pearl Clan should be, initially sticking to old traditions and customs before changing thanks to the player, as she wishes to achieve the same feats they have to understand more about the world. Irida initially disagrees with the act of [[catching]] Pokémon and putting them into [[Poké Balls]] but learns to understand that they are not a means to restrict Pokémon and their relationship with their human partners after the player defeats her in battle for the first time.

Irida often calls [[Palina]] “Lina”, an old nickname, much to the other’s dismay.

====Background and pre-game====
'''Website Blurb:''' ''"Irida serves as the leader of the Pearl Clan, and her partner Pokémon is {{p|Glaceon}}.''

''As a leader, she feels it is important to have the courage to face the vast [[Hisui]] region without quailing before it. Though she is suspicious of you when you first meet, she will come to trust you thanks to the help you provide in quelling the [[noble Pokémon]]."''

{{spoilers}}
Prior to the events of the game, she competed with [[Palina]] to become leader of the Pearl Clan. She was brought into the role at a young age. As seen in [[HIS03|Two Hues’]] end credits, Palina was the one that gave her the headpiece she now wears.

====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
Irida is first encountered inside [[Galaxy Hall]] when both clan leaders speak to Commander [[Kamado]], the boss of the [[Galaxy Team]], to discuss the matter of the frenzied Noble Pokémon Lord [[Kleavor_(Pokémon)|Kleavor]], the Lord of the Woods. She initially shows distrust in the player, not believing their story of coming out of a space-time rift. While Adaman is on board with Commander Kamado’s suggestion to send the player to study Kleavor, Irida shows hesitation, believing that sending a stranger with no experience would be a poor decision. Despite her objections, the player is sent to investigate and study Lord Kleavor to find a way to quell his rage, as she simply warns the player to be careful of Lord Kleavor’s strength.

At [[Grandtree Arena]], once the player has defeated [[Warden]] [[Lian]], Irida shows up to convince him to allow the player to assist with quelling Lord Kleavor’s frenzy, stating that although she would prefer the Pearl Clan to be able to deal with the situation on their own, that the severity of the issue requires outside help, and instructs the player to find a way to stop Lord Kleavor’s frenzy.

Once the player returns from [[Jubilife Village]], Irida insists on battling the player to have them prove their worth to her, still feeling uneasy about leaving the situation to an outsider. When she is defeated, she recognizes that the player treats the Pokémon they’ve caught as partners, being able to put faith into the player before they go to fight Lord Kleavor with the balms that the Galaxy Team produced. Afterwards, Irida recognizes that quelling Lord Kleavor’s fury was something that needed to be done, standing up for the player when Lian worries about if doing so was to go against almighty Sinnoh. She thanks the player for their help, apologizing for her lack of faith in them earlier.

After the player has stopped Lady [[Lilligant_(Pokémon)|Lilligant's]] frenzy in the [[Crimson Mirelands]], Irida requests the Galaxy Team’s help in the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] after reports of unknown figures and ghostly figures being present on [[Firespit Island]], the former home of the Pearl Clan’s Lord [[Arcanine_(Pokémon)|Arcanine]], showing faith in the player’s skill after they helped stop Lord Kleavor’s frenzy. When the player arrives at the Crimson Mirelands, Irida requests a battle with the player, and afterwards explains the circumstances surrounding the coastland’s warden, Palina, and how she will not raise a successor to the Lord of the Isles out of concern for the young [[Growlithe_(Pokémon)|Growlithe]] that watched his parent die. Irida asks the player to help Palina raise the late son of the former lord, having faith in asking them because of their assistance with quelling Kleavor’s frenzy.

Later, when the late child of the former lord evolves into Hisuian Arcanine and becomes frenzied due to the space-time rift, Irida arrives on Firespit Island to explain how to create the balms necessary to calm the new Noble Pokémon’s fury, assisting in the process. However, when Arcanine’s frenzy is finally quelled, she expresses concern at how much she was able to contribute in dire circumstances, stating that all she did was sit on the sidelines. Feeling guilty for previously pushing Palina too hard to raise a successor, Irida states that she now has a better understanding of what she wants to do, wishing to protect the land of Hisui, not only to help the player, but to broaden her own horizons and understandings of the world and people within it.

Once the player has received clearance to head to the [[Coronet Highlands]], Irida introduces the player to Warden [[Ingo]], who she says is not unlike the player themselves. Stating that he has lost his memory, she believes that having the player travel with him will allow him for parts of his missing memory to return.

Irida and Adaman meet the player after they have quelled Lord Electrode’s fury, as they request the player to head to Galaxy Hall to meet Commander Kamado. When he gives the player the mission to quell Lord Avalugg’s frenzy, she plans to meet them all in the Alabaster Icelands. Once the player arrives, Irida states that they will be meeting her teacher at [[Avalugg's_Legacy|Avalugg's Legacy]]. Once they arrive, Irida introduces the player and Adaman to [[Gaeric]], who is Avalugg’s warden as well as Irida’s teacher.

When Gaeric shows frustration at quelling [[Avalugg_(Pokémon)|Avalugg’s]] fury as the noble Pokémon has not caused any problems, Irida says that it is still their responsibility to make sure that the people there do not live in fear of the Lord of the Tundra causing chaos at any given time. After a battle with the player, Gaeric agrees to allow the player to assist with quelling his fury, with Irida stating that she will vouch for the player regardless of doubts.

After Lord Avalugg’s frenzy is quelled, Gaeric questions the status of the player, feeling uneasy at seeing the Noble he tends to be defeated by a mere child. Irida, however, states that the player is the one who risked their lives to quell the suffering nobles. She says that there is much to learn from the player, someone who has overcome many obstacles with Pokémon at their side, and that seeing what they have done has inspired her to become even stronger, as well as to understand more of the world around her.

When the player is being exiled by Commander Kamado due to the red sky, Irida lambastes the Galaxy Team’s boss for being heartless, stating that nobody can prove that the player was responsible for what happened. However, he does not listen, and the player is sent out of Jubilife Village. Eventually, her and Adaman find the player with [[Volo]] at the [[Ancient Retreat]]. They both wish to help the player, but Irida states that going against Kamado’s direct orders would strain relations with the Galaxy Team. As a result, the player chooses one of the clan leaders to go with the player to assist in gathering the materials needed to create the [[Red Chain]].

=====Choosing Irida=====
Irida joins the player on the Trial of the Lakes, helping them gather the necessary materials to create the Red Chain. Once the player arrives at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]] atop [[Mount Coronet]], she once again states her disappointment in the Commander, stating that doubting the player as he does makes him a fool as they are also putting their life on the line to protect Jubilife Village and its people, just as he is. Despite her claims, Kamado battles the player.

Once the player reaches the end of the temple, however, she hears the voice of almighty Sinnoh, [[Palkia_(Pokémon)|Palkia]], speaking to her. It tempts the player to try and catch it, stating that it will be ‘for the fight to come’. Once the player has caught Palkia, it speaks to Irida once more as she states that the [[Dialga_(Pokémon)|frenzied one]] has come to fight, which is why it arrived and challenged the player in the first place.

=====Choosing Adaman=====
With the player going with Adaman to take on the Trial of the Lakes, Irida keeps an eye on Kamado, hoping to gather useful information from him. Later, once the Red Chain has been assembled, Irida shows frustration at Kamado’s plan to go to the space-time rift himself and plans to stop the commander by heading to the Temple of Sinnoh. Once there, she expresses amazement at Adaman being spoken to by Dialga, and gathered the parts of the Red Chain once it was used by the player and rendered useless.

Regardless of who was chosen to assist the player during the Trial of the Lakes, she retreats with the rest to the [[Summit Camp]] once the situation has worsened. Irida suggests bringing Lian to assist in finding the [[Origin_Ore|“stone of creation”]], citing his knowledge of stones and minerals as a valuable resource. When they agree to seek his assistance, Irida brings him to the Summit Camp, as they head to the [[Primeval Grotto]] to seek out what they need. As they find the Origin Ore, she expresses surprise at seeing {{OBP|Coin|Hisui}} once more, stating that the [[Miss Fortunes]] were perhaps worried about them.

After the player has caught the rampaging legendary in the [[Origin Ball]], Irida expresses amazement at the player’s feat. When Adaman suggests that the feud between the Diamond and Pearl Clans is no longer necessary due to them worshipping different gods, she states that while their ancestors may be shocked, this is likely to be the best path forward for the future of Hisui.

Irida can be seen in the post-credits image present at the festival in Jubilife Village, performing with Warden [[Melli]].

After the main story has been completed, Irida meets the player at the Cobalt Coastlands with Palina to discuss an issue on Firespit Island. While she initially shows hesitance to go due to her aversion to heat, she goes with the player regardless, though she shows discomfort in the volcanic area of the [[Lava_Dome_Sanctum|Lava Dome Sanctum.]]

When [[Heatran_(Pokémon)|Heatran]] appears, she warns the player to be careful. Once the player has caught Heatran and retrieved the Iron Plate, she asks [[Iscan]] if there was a purpose for her to be there, feeling as if it is Palina’s revenge for how Irida pushed her to train the young Growlithe harder, something which he confirms by saying Palina mentioned that Irida needed the “tough love”.

Sometime later, when the player accepts Request 90 – “The Pearl Clan’s Treasure”, she meets the player at the Pearl Settlement. Irida requests the player to fight her using only Palkia, the mighty god that the Pearl Clan worshipped, wanting to achieve feats like the one the player achieved atop Mount Coronet. After she is defeated, Irida wonders if there are people with Pokémon even stronger than the player’s out in the world, wishing to find out for herself. She gives the player the [[Lustrous Globe]], thanking them for everything they have done.

In the Daybreak update’s storyline, Irida appears after the player has completed their investigation in the Crimson Mirelands regarding [[Massive_mass_outbreak|massive mass outbreaks]], offering to lend a hand. When [[Mai]] shows confidence that the Pearl Clan’s leader would be able to help, she not only states that the mysterious events going on catch her interest, but that Mai is a friend to her, and that she will always come if she asks for help. When the player asks about their friendship, Mai states that they spoke more during the Harmony Festival that took place after the player stopped the red skies, finding many things they agreed upon, such as their views on how Adaman performs his role as the Diamond Clan’s leader. Irida then mentions becoming involved in the Cobalt Coastland’s investigation, stating that Iscan and Palina mentioned similar oddities occurring in that area. Irida wonders if these massive outbreaks are caused by Palkia, and while she believes having more Pokémon will help Hisui flourish, she recognizes the danger in having hordes of strong Pokémon, saying she will warn Palina.

She later appears in the Alabaster Icelands after the investigations done there, pondering if the massive outbreaks are a message that the people of Hisui must understand the Pokémon they share the land with better, a sentiment Adaman says he can agree with.

Afterwards, her and Adaman bring the player and Mai to [[Deertrack Heights]] in the Obsidian Fieldlands as they watch the sunrise. She states that she has warned her people to be careful of massive mass outbreaks during rainstorms.
If the player answers that the future people of Hisui will battle in [[Gym|gyms]] with Pokémon, Irida expresses interest in the concept, stating that she would like to be [[Gym_Leader|someone who deems a challenger worthy.]]

In Request 107 – “Irida’s Wish”, Irida meets the player at the Diamond Settlement in the Crimson Mirelands, playing her Celestica Flute for the Diamond Clan’s members to share the songs that the Pearl Clan holds closely. She requests to fight [[Origin Forme]] Palkia, stating that she wishes to prove to herself that the Pearl Clan worshipping Palkia as the almighty Sinnoh was a belief that they can hold true.

Once the player defeats Irida, she shows amazement at the Diamond Clan’s members praising Palkia’s strength. Wanting to take the spirit of respect and cherishment that she witnessed and spread it across Hisui, she resolves to do so through battling. She states that she will bring these battles to Jubilife Village’s [[Training_grounds|training grounds,]] which opens the Pearl Clan’s [[Path of Tenacity]] route where she and the other Pearl Clan members can be fought.

===Pokémon===
Irida sends all her Pokémon out against the player. Like most members of the Pearl Clan, she does not keep her Pokémon partners in [[Poké Ball]]s.
====First battle====
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====Second battle====
Eevee has [[effort level]] 2 in its Defense and Sp. Defense stats.
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{{Party/Footer}}

====Third battle====
Espeon and Flareon have effort level 3 in their Defense and Sp. Defense stats.
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|{{Pokémon/7/LG
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|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
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{{Party/Footer}}
====Fourth battle====
This battle was made available in version 1.1.0. It is a one-on-three match where the player must only use Origin Forme {{p|Palkia}}.
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|{{Pokémon/7/LG
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|ndex=196
|pokemon=Espeon
|gender=male
|level=34
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Espeon has effort level 3 in Defense and Sp. Def.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level=34
|type1=Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Flareon has effort level 3 in Defense and Sp. Def.</center></div>
{{Party/Footer}}

====Path of Tenacity====
These fights are made available in version 1.1.0 after clearing Request 107: "Irida's Wish".
=====First clear=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{pearl color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color light}}
|bordercolor={{pearl color dark}}
|sprite=Legends Arceus Irida.png
|size=x75px
|prize=none
|class=Clan Leader
|name=Irida
|game=LA
|location=Training grounds
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=471
|pokemon=Glaceon
|gender=female
|level=65
|type1=Ice
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Glaceon has effort level 3 in its stats.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=196
|pokemon=Espeon
|gender=male
|level=34
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Espeon has effort level 3 in Defense and Sp. Def.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level=34
|type1=Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Flareon has effort level 3 in Defense and Sp. Def.</center></div>
{{Party/Footer}}
=====Second clear=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{pearl color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color light}}
|bordercolor={{pearl color dark}}
|sprite=Legends Arceus Irida.png
|size=x75px
|prize=none
|class=Clan Leader
|name=Irida
|game=LA
|location=Training grounds
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=471
|pokemon=Glaceon
|gender=female
|level=67
|type1=Ice
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Calm Mind|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Glaceon has effort level 3 in its stats.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=196
|pokemon=Espeon
|gender=male
|level=37
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Espeon has effort level 3 in Defense and Sp. Def.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level=37
|type1=Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Flareon has effort level 3 in Defense and Sp. Def.</center></div>
{{Party/Footer}}
=====Third clear=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{pearl color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color light}}
|bordercolor={{pearl color dark}}
|sprite=Legends Arceus Irida.png
|size=x75px
|prize=none
|class=Clan Leader
|name=Irida
|game=LA
|location=Training grounds
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=471
|pokemon=Glaceon
|gender=female
|level=70
|type1=Ice
|move1=Water Pulse|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Calm Mind|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Glaceon has effort level 5 in its stats.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=196
|pokemon=Espeon
|gender=male
|level=44
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Espeon has effort level 3 in Defense and Sp. Def.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level=44
|type1=Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Rock Smash|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Flareon has effort level 3 in Defense and Sp. Def.</center></div>
{{Party/Footer}}
=====Fourth clear=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{pearl color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color light}}
|bordercolor={{pearl color dark}}
|sprite=Legends Arceus Irida.png
|size=x75px
|prize=none
|class=Clan Leader
|name=Irida
|game=LA
|location=Training grounds
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=471
|pokemon=Glaceon
|gender=female
|level=73
|type1=Ice
|move1=Water Pulse|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Calm Mind|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Glaceon has effort level 5 in its stats.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=196
|pokemon=Espeon
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Espeon has effort level 3 in its stats.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Rock Smash|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Flareon has effort level 3 in its stats.</center></div>
{{Party/Footer}}
=====Subsequent clears=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{pearl color}}
|headcolor={{pearl color light}}
|bordercolor={{pearl color dark}}
|sprite=Legends Arceus Irida.png
|size=x75px
|prize=none
|class=Clan Leader
|name=Irida
|game=LA
|location=Path of Tenacity|locationname=Training Grounds
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=471
|pokemon=Glaceon
|gender=female
|level=75
|type1=Ice
|move1=Water Pulse|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Calm Mind|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Glaceon has effort level 7 in its stats.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=196
|pokemon=Espeon
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baby-Doll Eyes|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Espeon has effort level 3 in its stats.</center></div>
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Fire
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Rock Smash|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}<div style="width:250px; color:#000; font-size:80%;"><center>Flareon has effort level 3 in its stats.</center></div>
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Masters EX Adaman and Irida Debut Artwork.png|150px|thumb|right|[[Travelers from a Distant Past]] promotional artwork for [[Pokémon Masters EX]] Illustrated by [[KirisAki]]]]
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Irida (Masters)}}
Irida forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Glaceon}} and {{p|Flareon}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Irida became a playable sync pair on June 2, 2023.

In this game, Irida arrived on [[Pasio]] by traveling through a [[Space-time distortion|space-time rift]]. Irida first appeared as an NPC during the [[story event]] [[Travelers from a Distant Past]].

An audio drama, acting as a prelude to the Travelers from a Distant Past story, was recorded and posted on social media. The synopsis revolves around how Irida and {{mas|Adaman}} arrived at Pasio.

{{PairDex/h|Ice}}
{{PairDex|167|Irida|trainerlink=irida (Masters)#Lunala|trainerimg=Irida|471|Glaceon|gender=female|master=yes|Ice|Steel|Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|167|Irida|trainerlink=Irida (Masters)#Comfey|trainerimg=Irida|136|Flareon|gender=female|Fire|Water|Tech|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Irida/Quotes}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:IridaAstralRadiance186.jpg|200px|thumb|Irida in the TCG]]
{{main|Irida (Astral Radiance 147)}}
'''Irida''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Space Juggler}} expansion before debuting in English in the {{TCG|Astral Radiance}} expansion, with artwork by [[kirisAki]]. A [[Full Art]] ultra rare and a rainbow rare version of the card with artwork by the same illustrator were included in these expansions as well. The {{TCG|Crown Zenith}} expansion ({{TCG|VSTAR Universe}} in Japan) included a {{TCG|Galarian Gallery ultra rare}} print of the card, featuring Irida with other members of the [[Pearl Clan]]. The card allows the player to search their deck for a {{ct|Water}} Pokémon and an {{TCG|Item card}}, reveal them, and put them into their hand. Afterwards, the player shuffles their deck.

Irida is also featured on the ultra rare print of {{TCG ID|Crown Zenith|Friends in Hisui|148}} from the {{TCG|Crown Zenith}} expansion.
{{-}}

==Gallery==
:For images on Irida in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], see: [[Irida (Masters)#Gallery|Irida (Masters)]]
===Artwork===
====Standard====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background:#{{pearl color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background: #{{pearl color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Legends Arceus Irida.png|x300px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{pearl color light}}; background:#{{pearl color light}}" | [[File:Legends Arceus artwork 1.jpg|x300px]]
|-
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
| Key art for {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
|}
====Concept art====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background:#{{pearl color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
| style="border:2px solid #{{pearl color light}}; background:#{{pearl color light}}" | [[File:Irida_concept_art.jpg|x250px]]
|- style="color:#000 "
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}} by {{color2|000|take}}
|}
====Game animation====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background:#{{pearl color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
| style="border:2px solid #{{pearl color light}}; background:#{{pearl color light}}" | [[File:Hisuian Snow Palina and Irida.png|x300px]]
|- style="color:#000 "
| Illustration from ''{{color2|000|HIS03|Two Hues}}''
|}
====Merchandise====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background:#{{pearl color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background: #{{pearl color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Pokemon Trainers Irida Plush Icon.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{pearl color light}}; background:#{{pearl color light}}" | [[File:Hisui Days Merch 2 Hitoshi Ariga.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork for the Pokémon Trainers plush merchandise line
| Illustrations by {{color2|000|Hitoshi Ariga}} for the Hisui Days merchandise line
|}
====Raw TCG artwork====
:For all images and products relating to this character in the TCG, see their ''[[Irida#In the TCG|In the TCG]]'' section
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background:#{{pearl color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
| style="border:2px solid #{{pearl color light}}; background:#{{pearl color light}}" | [[File:Art Life 20230128 Friends in Hisui.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork for the {{color2|000|Friends in Hisui (Crown Zenith 130)|Friends in Hisui}} full art illustrated by {{color2|000|Kinu Nishimura}} for {{color2|000|Crown Zenith}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Irida, along with Adaman, was designed by [[take]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/_take_oekaki/status/1565902932348121089 Tweet about designing Adaman and Irida]</ref>

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="float:left; background: #{{pearl color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{pearl color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| カイ ''Kai''
| From 真珠貝 ''shinjugai'' ({{wp|Pinctada fucata|pearl oyster}})
|-
| English, Brazilian Portuguese
| Irida
| From ''{{wp|iridescence}}'', a phenomenon of structural coloration that appears on the surface of seashell nacre
|-
| German
| Perla
| From ''Perle'' (pearl)
|-
| Spanish
| Nákara
| From ''nácar'' ({{wp|nacre}})
|-
| French
| Nacchara
| From ''nacchara'' (Medieval Latin for nacre)
|-
| Italian
| Perula
| From ''perula'' (Latin for pearl)
|-
| Korean
| 주혜 ''Juhye''
| From 진주 (眞珠) ''jinju'' (pearl)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 珠貝 / 珠贝 ''Zhūbèi''
| rowspan="2" | From 珍珠貝 / 珍珠贝 ''zhēnzhūbèi / jānjyūbui'' (pearl oyster)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 珠貝 ''Jyūbui''
|-
| Russian
| Ирида ''Irida''
| Transcription of her English name
|}
{{-}}
==References==
<references/>
{{Pearl Clan}}
{{-}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Legends: Arceus characters]]

[[de:Perla]]
[[es:Nákara]]
[[fr:Nacchara]]
[[it:Perula]]
[[ja:カイ]]
[[zh:珠貝]]

Terapagos (Pokémon)

2023-12-28T21:08:10Z

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'''Terapagos''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''テラパゴス''' ''Terapagos'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation IX]], in [[The Indigo Disk]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Terapagos has {{form|Terapagos|three forms}}: ''' Normal Form''', '''Terastal Form''', and '''Stellar Form'''. When it enters a {{pkmn|battle}}, it changes from its Normal Form into its Terastal Form through its {{a|Tera Shift}} [[Ability]], and transforms into its Stellar Form when {{Tera}}stallizing.

Terastal Form Terapagos is the [[game mascot]] of The Indigo Disk, appearing in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]].

{{an|Terapagos}} plays an important role in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==Biology==
[[File:Terapagos dormant state SVID.jpg|thumb|left|140px|Terapagos in its dormant state]]
Normal Form Terapagos is a small, {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a dark blue {{wp|Testudines|turtle}}. The body is light-blue with a shell shaped like a crystal with a white hexagon on top of it. The neck and legs each have a green star and ring rub. Each foot has three toes. It has a blue tail with a green star at the end. It has two light blue eyes with rouge rimming. It has a diamond shape on its forehead and two ear-like diamonds on both sides of its head. Finally, it has a green diamond ponytail with light and dark purple at the end.

Normal Form Terapagos is said to have a splendid aura. It is a small and weak Pokémon, but when necessary, it can crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield. It is also capable of assuming a dormant state when it needs to slumber or when its life is in danger, pulling its head, limbs, and tail into its shell and shrinking in size, which makes itself look like a jewel.<ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/area_zero_mystery/ Introducing a Newly Discovered Pokémon!]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website.</ref> This species appears to be capable of living for millions of years while slumbering within its crystal shell. Terapagos can take on multiple distinct appearances,<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/terapagos/</ref> between them, its Normal, Terastal and Stellar forms. It's thought that this species existed in ancient times in the [[Paldea]] [[region]] until it got caught in seismic shifts, presumably causing it to go extinct, but in reality, it caused at least one specimen to get trapped underground for thousands of years. This seemingly happened over two million years ago, creating the deep caves in [[Area Zero]] where Terapagos slumbers.

[[Heath]] is the one who coined Terapagos's name and discovered it.<ref>[[Heath]]: ''"While separated from the research team in the crater's depths, I found a strange...entity. [...] I have tentatively named this creature Terapagos. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], in the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}})</ref> [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} did research on this Pokémon while in [[Area Zero]]. Terapagos assumes Normal Form when not battling and moving around. The [[Area Zero journals]] and the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} describe Terapagos, implying that this Pokémon is responsible for the [[Terastal phenomenon]]; this is ultimately confirmed to be the case in the Pokédex. Many for a long time believed Terapagos was fake and that Heath made it up, but Briar proved its existence by writing [[Briar's Book|her own book]] about it.

Terapagos is capable of [[Time travel|time-traveling]] and can bring humans from the past temporarily. The [[Terastal energy]] it produces can be used to power up AI-powered robots and [[time machine]]s, bringing [[Paradox Pokémon]] from past and future or even parallel timelines to the present era. Terapagos can influence a [[Tera Orb]] with the ability to Terastallize with no charging drawbacks. Terapagos is the source and creator of the {{t|Stellar}} [[type]]. Unlike other Pokémon, it always receives the full benefits of the Stellar Tera Type, even outside of [[Tera Raid Battle]]s.

Terapagos is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Tera Starstorm}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Tera Shift}}, {{a|Tera Shell}}, and {{a|Teraform Zero}} as {{Abilities}}. Its Tera Type is fixed as Stellar and cannot be changed at the {{DL|Medali|Treasure Eatery}}.

===Forms===
Terapagos has three forms: Normal Form, Terastal Form, and Stellar Form. Terapagos can fly in its Terastal and Stellar forms.

;Terastal Form Terapagos
[[File:Terapagos Terastal Back.png|thumb|left|The type icons morphing on Terastal Form Terapagos's shell]]
[[File:Terastal Terapagos using Water Pulse.jpg|thumb|200px|Terastal Form Terapagos while using {{m|Water Pulse}}]]
Terastal Form Terapagos is a reptilian Pokémon that resembles a light-blue turtle. Terapagos has two light blue eyes with rouge rimming, while the rest of its head is a deeper shade of indigo. Its head is also decorated with small diamond protrusions, with two on top of its head and two more on either side. It has two small hands with three fingers each that barely poke out of its fur. Its fur is voluminous, its color varying with a gradient between a greenish yellow and sky blue. A second patch of fur also appears behind its shell, vaguely forming three separate tails.

Terapagos's shell is made out of crystal, with 18 irregular pentagons on top decorated with differently colored symbols that resemble all 18 [[Type#Icons|type icons]], which regularly morph back and forth to abstract shapes. On the center of its shell is a small hexagonal protrusion, with a white hexagon on top of it with triangular extensions on each corner that connects it to the edges of the protrusion, slightly resembling the icon for the Terastal phenomenon. The sides of its shell also have three obtuse pentagons each on the rim of the shell; however, these are a solid light blue color.

Terapagos transforms into Terastal form when it is either in danger or about to battle. Its sturdy shell and Terapagos itself is said by Briar to be made of crystallized [[Terastal energy]]. The shell allows Terapagos to absorb energy and store it within itself. When using beam-like attacks, Terapagos pulls its hands and head into its shell, transform its mane into more 3 tails, fly up in the air and shoot the attack from the diamond in the center of its shell. When Terapagos absorbs enough energy or through [[Tera Orb]], it will Terastallize into its Stellar Form. Due to its resemblance to a disk, this form has been referred to as ''The Indigo Disk''.

;Stellar Form Terapagos
[[File:Stellar Terapagos using Meteor Beam.png|thumb|200px|Stellar Form Terapagos while using {{m|Meteor Beam}}]]
Stellar Form Terapagos emanates an energy field in the shape of a dome beneath itself, surrounded by crystals bearing each of the type icons with their respective colors. The rest of its body takes on a rainbow-like hue, and its central crystal grows into a crown-like structure covered in jewels corresponding to the type icons, topped with a miniature version of its Normal Form and the icon for the Terastal Phenomenon floating above it.

Stellar Form Terapagos is believed to be its true form and at full power. Heath was the one who discovered this form. This form is said to resemble the world that the ancient humans had seen in ancient times. Heath in his journal described it as looking like a planet floating in space. Terapagos has taken this form at least 3 times through history, in ancient times, 200 years ago and at the present time. This form of Terapagos has an abnormal amount of Terastal energy amplified to the highest it can get. Terapagos can lose control of its Stellar Form, with the risk of causing havoc to the [[Paldea]] ecosystem. In this form, Terapagos can resist even going back into a powerful [[Poké Ball]] like the [[Master Ball]], even destroying it. Stellar Form Terapagos is capable of creating multiple Tera Raid Barriers by absorbing Terastal energy from other Terastallized Pokémon, even causing their Terastallized state to be broken in the process. It can even change its type temporarily. However, it does have a limit to how many barriers it can create. When using beam-like attacks, Terapagos will use all of its Type icon crystals to form a symbol and shoot the attack from it. Due to being the treasure in the depths of Area Zero long sought by the Paldean Empire, in special its king, this form has been referred to as ''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero''.

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==In the anime==
[[File:Terapagos Normal anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Normal Form Terapagos in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:OPJ30 Terapagos Terastal.png|thumb|250px|Terastal Form Terapagos in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Terapagos (anime)]]====
Normal Form Terapagos debuted in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two]]'', where it was revealed that [[Liko]]'s pendant is actually its dormant form. It briefly awakened again in [[HZ012]]. In [[HZ023]], it awakened permanently and is currently traveling with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. It first transformed into its Terastal Form in [[HZ033]].

===Minor appearances===
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==In the manga==
[[File:Terapagos Normal DVT.png|thumb|200px|Normal Form Terapagos in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
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Normal Form Terapagos appeared in [[PMLT02]], playing the same role as it does in the anime.

===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
{{main|Terapagos (anime)}}
Terapagos appeared in both chapters of [[Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~]], playing the same role as it does in the anime.

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
{{main|Terapagos (anime)}}
Terapagos appeared in [[DVT05]], alongside [[Liko]].
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Terapagos (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]: [[The Indigo Disk]]: Terapagos is a major character and boss in the games. It has been slumbering in the depths of [[Area Zero]] for around 2 million years, causing the creation of the [[Terastal phenomenon]]. It was found and named by [[Heath]] over 200 years ago and researched by [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} 10 years ago, remaining asleep until the present day.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=240}}
{{Dex/Form|Normal Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Terapagos protects itself using its power to transform energy into hard crystals. This Pokémon is the source of the Terastal phenomenon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It’s thought that this Pokémon lived in ancient Paldea until it got caught in seismic shifts and went extinct.}}
{{Dex/Form|Terastal Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Upon sensing danger, it prepares itself for battle by creating a sturdy shell of crystallized Terastal energy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The shell is made of crystallized Terastal energy. When struck by a move, this shell absorbs the move’s energy and transfers it to Terapagos.}}
{{Dex/Form|Stellar Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=In this form, Terapagos resembles the world as the ancients saw it, and its Terastal energy is abnormally amplified.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=An old expedition journal describes the sight of this Pokémon buried in the depths of the earth as resembling a planet floating in space.}}
|}
|}
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| Terapagos in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{stellar color}}|t={{blueberry color dark}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Area Zero Underdepths]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Terapagos|only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}
====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Normal Form=====
{{Stats
|type=normal
|HP=90
|Attack=65
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=85
|Speed=60
}}

=====Terastal Form=====
{{Stats
|type=normal
|HP=95
|Attack=95
|Defense=110
|SpAtk=105
|SpDef=110
|Speed=85
}}

=====Stellar Form=====
{{Stats
|type=normal
|HP=160
|Attack=105
|Defense=110
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=110
|Speed=85
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1
}}

===Learnset===
Terapagos is available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Tera Starstorm|Normal|Special|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Terapagos|Normal|Normal|9}}

===Side game data===
====Normal Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=1024
|egg=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=207
|attack=126
|defense=165
|fast=
|special=
}}
|}

====Terastal Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=1024T
|egg=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=212
|defense=224
|fast=
|special=
}}
|}

====Stellar Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=1024S
|egg=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=330
|attack=259
|defense=224
|fast=
|special=
}}
|}

===Form data===
Outside of a [[Pokémon battle|battle]], Terapagos is always in its Normal Form. When it enters a battle for the first time, it changes from its Normal Form into its Terastal Form through its [[signature Ability|signature]] [[Ability]] {{a|Tera Shift}}, and cannot change back to Normal Form. Terastal Form Terapagos also has Tera Shift replaced by its other signature Ability, {{a|Tera Shell}}. If Terapagos {{Tera}}stallizes during a battle, it transforms into its Stellar Form, where Tera Shell is replaced by its third signature Ability, {{a|Teraform Zero}}.

Terapagos cannot have its Tera Type changed from {{t|Stellar}} at the [[Treasure Eatery]].
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/3Forms|ndex=1024|form1=T|form2=S}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|1024|Terapagos}}

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Terapagos in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="6" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
|-
| When Terapagos awakens from its gem
| Terapagos Awakens*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When battling Kieran's Terapagos in the Underdepths
| Battle! (The Indigo Disk)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When Briar prompts Kieran to Terastallize Terapagos
| The Hidden Treasure Within*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When Kieran attempts to recall Terapagos to its Poké Ball
| Come back, Terapagos!*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When battling Stellar Form Terapagos
| Battle! (Stellar Form Terapagos)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{normal color}}" colspan="5" | '''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Disc Pokémon.png|200px|thumb|Stellar Form Terapagos Sketch in the Scarlet/Violet Books]]
* Before the official reveal of Terapagos, a sketch of its Stellar Form appeared in the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}, drawn by [[Heath]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* Terapagos has several similarities to {{p|Eternatus}}. Both are [[Legendary Pokémon]] that are responsible for the special type of transformation ([[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]] and {{Tera}}stallization) found within their respective origin [[region]]s ([[Galar]] and [[Paldea]]). They also both have transformations exclusive to them related to these phenomena increasing their [[stat]]s (Eternatus's [[Eternamax]] form and Terapagos's Stellar Form, though the former is unobtainable) and can absorb the energy needed to use these transformations from other Pokémon, thereby rendering them unavailable. Both of them were also introduced in a game whose [[game mascot]]s comprise a [[legendary group|Legendary duo]].
* In the closed captions of the initial [[TV Tokyo]] broadcast of [[HZ023]], Terapagos was mistakenly referred to as コダイカメ ''Kodaikame'' (from 古代亀 ''kodaikame'', literally "ancient turtle").<ref>[https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/1705193807460098511 The closed captions for tonight’s #anipoke episode confirm that the Pokémon inside Liko’s pendant is named Kodaikame (コダイカメ). - @DogasusBackpack on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1705215549121396945 本日のアニメ『ポケットモンスター』字幕放送にて、ポケモン・テラパゴスの名称を、正式ではない表記をしておりました。正式な表記は「テラパゴス」です。 - @anipoke_PR on Twitter]</ref>
** In the files for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Terapagos is internally referred to as "kodaikame", which, coupled with the anime's mistake, implies that this may have been its prototype name.
* Terapagos is the only Pokémon with an EV yield total of more than three, with its Terastal Form having a total of four.
** Terapagos is also the only Pokémon with a different EV yield total between each of its forms, with Normal having one, Terastal having four, and Stellar having three.
* While Terapagos as a species has a 50-50 gender ratio, the only Terapagos encounter is set to always be male. Because of this, a female Terapagos cannot currently be legitimately obtained.
* Terapagos cannot have its [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera Type]] be changed under normal circumstances in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. Even if [[Cheating|the game is modified]] to force Terapagos to have a different Tera Type, the game will {{DL|Game freeze|Softlocking|softlock}} upon trying to Terastallize, forcing the player to restart the console. It shares this distinction with {{p|Ogerpon}}.
* Terapagos is the only Pokémon in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} that is able to learn moves through [[TM]]s, but cannot learn {{m|Tera Blast}} (despite the move using Terastal energy, which Terapagos is responsible for creating).
* Terapagos's [[cry]] is almost identical to the noise that is made when a Pokémon Terastallizes.
* Normal Form Terapagos is tied with {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Shroodle}} for the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Terapagos may be based on a {{wp|sea turtle}}, specifically the {{wp|Green sea turtle#Galápagos green turtle|Galápagos green turtle}}, a population of green sea turtles found around the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}}. It may also be based on the {{wp|Galápagos tortoise}}, in particular, it may be inspired by {{wp|Lonesome George}}, the last {{wp|Pinta Island Tortoise}} (a subspecies of Galápagos tortoise), as Terapagos is said to be extinct aside from a lone male survivor. Its hairy appearance may be a reference to Japanese legends of the ''{{wp|Cultural depictions of turtles#Japan|minogame}}'', a turtle which lived for 10,000 years and grew a tail made of {{wp|seaweed}}.

Terapagos, especially its Stellar Form, may also reference the {{wp|World Turtle}}, a mythical turtle found in various mythologies that was said to carry the world upon its back. This connection is furthered by the Stellar Form's Pokédex entries, which state that it resembles "the world as the ancients saw it" and "a planet floating in space". By extension, Terapagos's Stellar Form may be a reference to the expression "{{wp|turtles all the way down}}", as it has a crystal in the shape of its Normal Form above its shell, and it floats on top of a larger dome shaped like a turtle shell. The expression "turtles all the way down" refers to the idea that the World Turtle rests on the back of a larger turtle, and that turtle rests on the back of an even larger turtle, and so on.

The tessellation on Terapagos's shell contains type icons. It could also be based on the unique pattern on the back of the {{wp|diamondback terrapin}}.

Terapagos's crystalline composition may also take inspiration from {{wp|chitons}}, marine mollusks with flat disk-shaped bodies and eye-like peripherals composed of rock.

====Name origin====
Terapagos may be a combination of ''{{Tera}}stal'', ''{{wp|terrapin}}'', and ''galápagos'' (a Spanish word for turtles, most recognizable because of the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=テラパゴス ''Terapagos''|jameaning=From ''{{Tera}}stal'', ''{{wp|terrapin}}'', and ''{{tt|galápagos|old Spanish word for turtles}}'' or ''{{wp|Galápagos Islands}}''
|fr=Terapagos|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Terapagos|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Terapagos|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Terapagos|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=테라파고스 ''Terapagoseu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=太樂巴戈斯 / 太乐巴戈斯 ''Tàilèbāgēsī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|太晶化 ''Tàijīnghuà''|Terastal phenomenon}}
|zh_yue=太樂巴戈斯 ''Taailohkbāgwōsī''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|太晶化 ''Taaijīngfa''|Terastal phenomenon}}}}
 
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''Normal Form''
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|ja=ノーマルフォルム ''Normal Forme''
|zh_yue=普通形態 ''{{tt|Póutūng Yìhngtaai|Normal Forme}}''
|zh_cmn=普通形態 / 普通形态 ''{{tt|Pǔtōng Xíngtài|Normal Forme}}''
|fr=Forme Normale
|de=Normalform
|it=Forma Normale
|ko=노말폼 ''Normal Forme''
|es=Forma Normal
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''Terastal Form''
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|ja=テラスタルフォルム ''Terastal Forme''
|zh_yue=太晶形態 ''{{tt|Taaijīng Yìhngtaai|Terastal Forme}}''
|zh_cmn=太晶形態 / 太晶形态 ''{{tt|Tàijīng Xíngtài|Terastal Forme}}''
|fr=Forme Téracristal
|de=Terakristall-Form
|it=Forma Teracristal
|ko=테라스탈폼 ''Terastal Forme''
|es=Forma Teracristal
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''Stellar Form''
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|ja=ステラフォルム ''Stella Forme''
|zh_yue=星晶形態 ''{{tt|Sīngjīng Yìhngtaai|Stella Forme}}''
|zh_cmn=星晶形態 / 星晶形态 ''{{tt|Xīngjīng Xíngtài|Stella Forme}}''
|fr=Forme Stellaire
|de=Stellarform
|it=Forma Astrale
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==Related articles==
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* [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
* [[The Indigo Disk]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Terastal phenomenon]]
* [[Terastal energy]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Area Zero]]
* [[Scarlet Book]]
* [[Violet Book]]
* [[Area Zero journals]]
* [[Terapagos (anime)]]
* [[Stellar (type)]]
* [[Time travel]]
* [[Paradox Pokémon]]
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Terastal energy

2023-12-25T17:36:33Z

Scarftail: /* Pokémon Scarlet and Violet */

[[File:Mezastar Terastal icon.png|thumb|250px|The Terastal symbol as it appears in {{g|Mezastar}}]]
'''Terastal energy''' (Japanese: '''テラスタルエネルギー''' ''Terastal energy'') is a type of energy in the [[Pokémon world]] derived from the Tera Pokémon, {{p|Terapagos}}. This energy was researched by [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} during their stay in [[Area Zero]]. This energy can cause Pokémon to [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallize]], either naturally or through the use of [[Tera Orb]]s, a device created by the professor.

==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
Over two million years ago, in the [[Paldea]] [[region]], a Terapagos got trapped in the [[Area Zero Underdepths]], being the only surviving one from seismic shifts, getting trapped there instead of dying. There it slumbered for years, giving birth to the Terestal energy and filling Area Zero's caverns with large [[Tera Shard|Tera crystals]] and even a crystallized tree, all filled with that very same energy. Over the next thousands of years, the surviving Terapagos's power spreaded all over the Paldea region, giving birth to the phenomenon known as the [[Terastal phenomenon]], a phenomenon that crystallizes Pokémon, strenghten their [[move]]s and that can even change their [[Type|typings]].

Ten years ago, Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}} started to research on this energy along with a small team with the goal of finding a way to bring [[Paradox Pokémon|Pokémon from other timelines]] to the present. They eventually managed to use that energy to create and power up [[Tera Orb]]s, which they sold all over Paldea, an AI-powered robot with their exact appearance, and a [[Time travel|time machine]] used to bring Pokémon from the ancient past{{sup/9|S}}/distant future{{sup/9|V}}. At some point, {{p|Glimmet}} and {{p|Glimmora}} started appearing all over Area Zero and started feeding on the energy and nutrients of the caverns's walls.

In Paldea's present time, many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, and {{pkmn|Champion}}s use Tera Orbs to Terastallize their Pokémon during battles. Along with that, Pokémon also started to Terastallize either in the wild or in [[Tera Raid Battle]]s.

===The Teal Mask===
Hundreds of years ago, in the land of [[Kitakami]], a man and an ogre came to the land and started living there together, carrying with them some Tera crystals. The crystals were eventually used to be create four brilliant masks. At the top of [[Oni Mountain]], at some point the [[Crystal Pool]] was also created with countless Tera crystals in its bottom, filling it with Terastal energy, legends say that the spirits of the dead can be seen around the pool.

===The Indigo Disk===
In the [[Unova]] region's [[Blueberry Academy]], [[Briar]] created the Terarium Core to fill the whole [[Terarium]] with Terastal energy, so Terastallization is possible. She achieved this by filling the core with a mixture of Paldea soil and water from the Crystal Pool in Kitakami. Following the events of the story, she tries adding crystals from the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] to the mixture, causing the Pokémon in the Terarium to not only Terastallize but also Terastallize with the rare {{t|Stellar}} [[type]].

During the final battle against Stellar Form Terapagos, the depths were so filled with Terastal Energy, that a Pokémon could be Terastallized several times while Terapagos absorbed it to try and stop the {{player}} from beating it. Following these events, the player's Tera Orb (as well as those belonging to [[Carmine]] and [[Kieran]]) will be overcharged with Terastral energy, no longer requiring them to be recharged between {{pkmn|battle}}s.

==Trivia==
* The origin of this energy is similar to the origins of [[Z-Power]] and [[Dynamax]].
==Related Articles==
* [[Terastal phenomenon ]]
* {{p|Terapagos}}
* [[Area Zero]]
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Malamar (Pokémon)

2023-12-15T11:06:58Z

Scarftail: /* Intro */ It can evolve with items, but it requires using handheld mode only.

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'''Malamar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カラマネロ''' ''Calamanero'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Inkay}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down.

==Biology==
[[File:MalamarXYPromo58.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Malamar under water]]
Malamar is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an upside-down squid. Several purple tentacles with bright blue undersides sprout from the top of its head. It has yellow eyes with black sclerae, a dark pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like mouth}}, and lighter purple eyelids. Its main body is dark purple and has six circular yellow lights on the front and back. There is also a yellow stripe nearly encircling its upper body. Covering its main body is a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with two white fins on the bottom that function as legs. On each side of the mantle is a long tentacle with dark pink at the top and white, scythe-like fins at the ends. The edge of Malamar's fins are said to be supremely sharp.

Malamar possesses strong hypnotic powers, which are said to be the most powerful of any Pokémon. Malamar uses its hypnotic power to force others to do its bidding. People often utilize this ability for nefarious deeds. Malamar's hypnotic powers are said to have played a role in several history-changing events. It lures prey with the flashing pattern on its luminescent body and hypnotic motions, then ensnares them in its tentacles. The prey is then finished off with digestive fluids. Both the {{pkmn|anime}} and the [[TCG]] show Malamar living near water or even under water. As shown in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', it uses its tentacles to propel itself, swimming leg-first.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]], {{m|Topsy-Turvy}} was its [[signature move]].

===Evolution===
Malamar evolves from {{p|Inkay}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==In the anime==
[[File:Alain Malamar.png|thumb|250px|Malamar in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Malamar (anime)]]====
An evil, psychopathic Malamar appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]''. It had hypnotized an [[Officer Jenny]] to pose as "Madame X". While it was defeated in the end, it escaped. Malamar reappeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with two other evil Malamar, where they attempted to initiate their plan of world conquest. After being foiled again, they used a machine to [[Time travel|escape into the future]].

====Other====
Six Malamar appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with the three evil Malamar. Unlike the three evil Malamar, these Malamar were peaceful and lived with Pokémon living in the forest. They later helped [[James]] and {{an|Clemont}} stop the three evil Malamar from completing their plans and rescue their friends.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', under the ownership of [[Xerosic]]. Xerosic used his Malamar to battle several of Clemont's Pokémon, but it was soon defeated. It reappeared in ''[[XY139|Facing the Needs of the Many!]]'', where it attempted to {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotize}} Clemont, but failed.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', under the ownership of [[Alain]]. It fought [[Leon's Charizard]] in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] and lost.

===Minor appearances===
Malamar debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY019|Malamar|Ash's Pokédex|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Inkay}}. Possessing the strongest hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, Malamar can compel others to do anything it wants them to do.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN115|Malamar|Goh's Rotom Phone|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Psychic}} type. Looking at Malamar's luminescent body can cause one to become hypnotized and susceptible to the Pokémon's control.}}
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==In the manga==
[[File:Xerosic Malamar Adventures.png|thumb|right|100px|Malamar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Xerosic]] was revealed to own a Malamar.

[[Piers]]'s Malamar debuted in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS587]]|It has the most powerful hypnotic powers of any Pokémon and can make others do whatever it wants them to.}}
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Malamar (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=011|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It lures prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It lures prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=027|label1={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=When it comes to strong hypnosis, there's an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=291|reg2=Galar|num2=109|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=81}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its hypnotic powers are dangerously strong. Anyone who falls under Malamar’s control loses their memories surrounding the event.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the luminescent spots on its body to hypnotize its opponents, gaining total control over them.}}
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====In side games====
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|OR}}|Shigeki Morimoto's Malamar|PAL region|Online|50|August 5, 2015 to January 22, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Malamar}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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|HP=86
|Attack=92
|Defense=88
|SpAtk=68
|SpDef=75
|Speed=73
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===Type effectiveness===
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|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
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|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
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|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
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===Learnset===
Malamar is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level8|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|18|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|27|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|37|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|42|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|47|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM69|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR21|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR25|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR68|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR81|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR82|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR83|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR95|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR98|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/8c|871|Pincurchin}}|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|211|Qwilfish}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/8c|055|Golduck}}{{MSP/8c|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|080G|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|199|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|199G|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|222G|Corsola}}{{MSP/8c|864|Cursola}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Camouflage|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Constrict|Normal|Physical|10|100|35|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Happy Hour|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VI=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Power Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Psywave|Psychic|Special|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Side game data===
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|attack=78
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|power=2
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|min=70
|max=110
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|skill=Quirky+
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|swapper=Block Shot
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=200
|attack=177
|defense=165
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}
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===Evolution data===
{{evobox/Inkay}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=687|crop=127}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=687|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=687|crop=159}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0687}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|687|Malamar}}

==Trivia==
* In addition to {{p|Inkay}}'s method of [[evolution]] into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] because the [[Nintendo 3DS]] is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal {{wp|gyroscope}}.
* Malamar and its pre-evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>
* Malamar and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]].
* Malamar was the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 80 until {{p|Bruxish}}'s introduction in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].

===Origin===
Malamar is based on an upside-down {{wp|squid}}. According to Hitoshi Ariga, Malamar's upside-down design was inspired by the fact that squids are commonly illustrated upside-down in pictorial books.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/921753659381202944 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on Oct 21, 2017.</ref> Its body orientation and hypnosis ability may also have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid}}'s abilities to invert its tentacles and produce light. The fact that Malamar turns upside-down when it evolves from Inkay may also be a reference to {{wp|Torsion (gastropod)|torsion}}, a process in the embryonic development of gastropods where the body rotates 180 degrees with respect to the head. Malamar and Inkay are based on cephalopods, not gastropods; but both are mollusks.

Additionally, as alluded to by Ariga,<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1115591492926468096 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on April 9, 2019.</ref> Malamar's physical appearance and its use of hypnosis to forcefully control others may be inspired by a stereotypical extraterrestrial supervillain, especially ones that are common in {{wp|tokusatsu}} shows.

====Name origin====
Malamar may be a combination of ''mal-'' (Latin-derived prefix for bad), μαλάκιο ''malákio'' (Greek for {{wp|mollusk}}), ''{{wp|calamari}}'', and ''mare'' (Latin for sea).

Calamanero may be a combination of 絡ます ''karamasu'' (to entangle), ''calamari'', 魔 ''ma'' (demon), ''nero'' (Italian for black), and possibly ''nero di seppia'' (Italian for {{wp|Cephalopod ink|cuttlefish ink}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=カラマネロ ''Calamanero''|jameaning=From {{tt|絡ます ''karamasu''|to entangle}}, ''calamari'', {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}, and possibly ''{{tt|nero di seppia|Italian for cuttlefish ink}}''
|fr=Sepiatroce|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sepia|Latin for cuttlefish}}'' and ''{{tt|atroce|atrocious}}''
|es=Malamar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Calamanero|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Malamar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=칼라마네로 ''Calamanero''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=烏賊王 / 乌贼王 ''Wūzéiwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 / 乌贼 ''wūzéi''|cuttlefish}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=烏賊王 ''Wūchaahkwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 ''wūchaahk''|cuttlefish}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|hi=मालेमार ''Malamar''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Маламар ''Malamar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาลามาเนโร ''Khalamanero''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Malamar (anime)]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0686|prev=Inkay|nextnum=0688|next=Binacle}}
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Inkay (Pokémon)

2023-12-15T11:06:48Z

Scarftail: /* Intro */ It can evolve with items, but it requires using handheld mode only.

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Inkay}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0685|prev=Slurpuff|nextnum=0687|next=Malamar|round=none}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Inkay
|jname=マーイーカ
|jtranslit=Māīka
|tmname=Maaiika
|category=Revolving
|typebox=1
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Contrary
|ability2=Suction Cups
|abilityd=Infiltrator
|ndex=0686
|height-ftin=1'04"
|height-m=0.4
|weight-lbs=7.7
|weight-kg=3.5
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 1
|egggroup2=Water 2
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=58
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=Blue
|catchrate=190
|body=10
|pokefordex=inkay
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Inkay''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マーイーカ''' ''Maaiika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Malamar}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down.

==Biology==
Inkay is a blue, squid-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with a rounded, pink body inside that has several yellow, circular spots that can glow brightly. There are four of these luminescent spots on the front, and two on the back. Attached to its mantle are two transparent tentacles; its remaining tentacles are part of its main body, eight in total. It has round black eyes and a pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like}} mouth.

Inkay can cause its luminescent spots to blink and flash; this behavior serves a variety of uses. If Inkay is threatened, the blinking lights will cause its opponents to become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing it to escape. The blinking also serves to attract Inkay's prey, which are then ensnared and held in place by its tentacles. Inkay also uses various complex rhythms and patterns of lights to communicate to others of its kind. Because of this, Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in its habitat that emits light or echoing sounds. Prior to [[Generation VIII]], {{m|Topsy-Turvy}} was its [[signature move]].

===Evolution===
Inkay evolves into {{p|Malamar}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
{{evobox-2
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|type2=Psychic
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|name2=Malamar
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|type2-2=Psychic}}

==In the anime==
[[File:James Inkay.png|thumb|250px|Inkay in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[James's Inkay]]====
An Inkay appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', which [[James]] {{pkmn2|caught}} while he was eating sandwiches. When James traveled to [[Alola]] in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', Inkay was revealed to have been left at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}.

====Other====
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Inkay appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', where [[James's Inkay]] helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil {{an|Malamar}}. James tried to release Inkay afterwards so Inkay could be happy with the other Inkay, but Inkay refused and rejoined his team.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
[[File:Xerosic Inkay Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Inkay in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
[[Kanna]] owns an Inkay, as seen in [[LDK1]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Inkay debuted in ''[[PS554|Kangaskhan...Kangascan't]]'', under the ownership of a male {{tc|Poké Fan}}.

[[Xerosic]]'s {{p|Malamar}} was revealed to have been under his ownership since he was an Inkay. He evolved when [[Lysandre]] explained his peculiar evolution method and demonstrated it by turning Inkay upside-down, making him evolve instantly. He showed up in a flashback in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Inkay (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Inkay_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Inkay trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Inkay appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon in both versions of the game. It {{m|Topsy-Turvy|turns over}} and hits the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip.

Inkay also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''Inkay may look like a Water-type Pokémon, but it's actually a Dark/Psychic type! Once it has reached the proper level, Inkay can evolve into Malamar if you hold the Nintendo 3DS upside down. In Smash Bros., its Topsy-Turvy move will flip anyone who wanders too close upside down. Watch out! ''

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

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Inkay returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining the same behavior from the previous game. Inkay also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=010|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=290|reg2=Galar|num2=108|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=80}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It protects itself from tough foes by flashing its luminescent spots to discourage them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Being upside-down improves its blood flow and clears its mind, causing the power of its psychic moves to increase dramatically.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay USUM.png|x200px]]
|-
| Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area={{rt|7|Galar}}, {{rt|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]] [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Challenge Beach]], [[Training Lowlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 17|Area 17: Stage 01]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Snorlax Sea]], [[Pinsir Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Blushing Beach]]Night, [[Maricopia Reef]] Evening, [[Lental Seafloor]]Level 3}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 251]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay|All|Japan|10|November 22, 2013 to January 26, 2014; December 26, 2013 to January 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}}
|}

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

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=½
}}

===Learnset===
Inkay is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level8|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|3|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|6|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|18|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|27|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|31|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM69|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR68|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR81|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR82|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR83|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR98|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/8c|871|Pincurchin}}|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|211|Qwilfish}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/8c|055|Golduck}}{{MSP/8c|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/8c|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|080G|Slowbro}}{{MSP/8c|199|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|199G|Slowking}}{{MSP/8c|222G|Corsola}}{{MSP/8c|864|Cursola}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Camouflage|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Constrict|Normal|Physical|10|100|35|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Happy Hour|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VI=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Power Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Psywave|Psychic|Special|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Inkay|6|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|walk=2.08
|hp=49
|attack=67
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686|num=365
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|hatch=12 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Inkay
|evolution={{Candy|Inkay}}50 with mobile device held upside-down{{tt|*|Only 50 candy is needed on devices without gyroscopes}}
|stamina=142
|attack=98
|defense=95
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Night Slash}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686|pdex=087
|dex=Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in the water that lights up or makes an echoing sound. That’s because it usually uses its own luminescence to communicate with others of its kind.}}
|}

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

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=686|crop=68}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=686|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=686|crop=83}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0686}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|686|Inkay}}

==Trivia==
* [[Shigeru Ohmori]] came up with Inkay's method of [[evolution]] into {{p|Malamar}}. He suggested the method as the development team were thinking of ways to utilize the internal {{wp|gyroscope}} on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].<ref name=GameXplain>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pXW8v3EFTs Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Developer Interview - Junichi Masuda & Shigeru Ohmori]." GameXplain. ''YouTube.''</ref> He also thought of the idea of a player discovering it on accident by turning their console to be amusing.<ref>[https://youtu.be/vB8EskmscKg?t=283 Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori Sun and Moon Interview]</ref>
** In addition to Inkay's evolutionary method being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], because the Nintendo 3DS is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal gyroscope.
** Inkay is one of Ohmori's favorite Pokémon from {{g|X and Y}}.<ref name=GameXplain/>
* Inkay and its evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>
* Inkay and its evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]].

===Origin===
Inkay appears to be based on a {{wp|squid}}, and it also seems to bear a small resemblance to a {{wp|cuttlefish}}. Considering its flashing abilities, Inkay may have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid|vampire}} or {{wp|humboldt squid}}s, or by {{wp|Deimatic behaviour#In cephalopods|deimatic behaviour}} in cephalopods as a whole.

Additionally, Inkay's physical appearance and its use of lights for mind control may be inspired by a stereotypical extraterrestrial supervillain, especially ones that are common in {{wp|tokusatsu}} shows.

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

Maaiika is derived from 烏賊 ''ika'' (cuttlefish or squid) and a pun on まあ，いいか ''Mā, iika'' ("Well, whatever"; "Oh well").<ref>Horan, Chiaki; Pettas, Nicholas (hosts) (October 15, 2013). "Pokémon X and Pokémon Y". ''Imagine-nation''. NHK World.</ref> It may also involve 魔 ''ma'' (demon) or 真烏賊 ''maika'' ({{wp|Japanese flying squid}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=マーイーカ ''Maaiika''|jameaning=From {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}, {{tt|烏賊 ''ika''|cuttlefish, squid}} or {{tt|真烏賊 ''maika''|Japanese flying squid}}, and a pun on {{tt|まあ、いいか ''Mā, iika''|''Well, whatever'' or ''Oh well''}}
|fr=Sepiatop|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sepia|Latin for cuttlefish}}'', ''top'', and ''{{tt|c'est pas top|it's not that great}}
|es=Inkay|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Iscalar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kalmare|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|Ja ne, is klar|I see!}}''
|it=Inkay|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=오케이징 ''Okayjing''|komeaning=From ''OK'' and {{tt|오징어 ''ojing'eo''|inkfish}}
|zh_cmn=好啦魷 / 好啦鱿 ''Hǎolayóu''{{tt|*|Games}} 豪喇花枝 ''Háolǎhuāzhī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 / 鱿鱼 ''yóuyú''|squid}} From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|花枝 ''huāzhī''|squid}}
|zh_yue=好啦魷 ''Hóulāyàuh''{{tt|*|Games}} 毫喇魷 ''Hòuhlāyāu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hou lā''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 ''yāuyú''|squid}}
|hi=इनके ''Inkay''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Инкей ''Inkey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มาอีกะ ''Maika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

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

==References==
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==External links==

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[[fr:Sepiatop]]
[[it:Inkay]]
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The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

2023-09-26T18:04:07Z

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{{Upcoming notice}}
{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Castle|bordercolorscheme=Factory
|name=Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
|name2=Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
|jname=ポケットモンスタースカーレットゼロの秘宝
|jname2=ポケットモンスターバイオレットゼロの秘宝
|boxart=Scarlet HTAZ EN boxart.png
|boxart2=Violet HTAZ EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Koraidon}}, {{p|Ogerpon}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Ogerpon|Teal Mask}} form, and {{p|Terapagos}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}
|caption2=Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Miraidon}}, {{p|Ogerpon}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Ogerpon|Teal Mask}} form, and {{p|Terapagos}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}
|category=RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[core series]]
|players=1-2, 4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=February 28, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_au=February 28, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_eu=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_na=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_kr=February 28, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_hk=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_tw=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=7
|acb=PG
|oflc=PG
|grb=ALL
|website_en=[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/dlc/ Official site]
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sv_dlc/ja/ Official site]
|jbox=Scarlet HTAZ JP boxart.png
|jbox2=Violet HTAZ JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart
|jcaption2=Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart
}}
'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero''' (Japanese: '''ゼロの{{ruby|秘|ひ}}{{ruby|宝|ほう}}''' ''The Hidden Treasure of Zero'') is paid {{wp|downloadable content}} for the [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] games {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It was announced on February 27, 2023 during a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2023|Pokémon Presents]], and was made available for purchase later that day. The physical bundle pack was announced on September 26, 2023 and will be made available for purchase starting on November 3, 2023.

==Mechanics==
Following the pattern established with [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero allows {{player}}s to continue using their existing save data from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} to access the added content.

Players can access the content of [[The Teal Mask]] and visit [[Kitakami]] after starting the Treasure Hunt part of the main storyline.

As a purchase bonus, the DLC provides a set of [[List of game-based other distributions (Generation IX)#New School Uniforms|exclusive clothing]], including four new uniforms. Players who purchase the DLC before October 31, 2023, also receive a [[List of event Pokémon distributions (Scarlet and Violet)#The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Hisuian Zoroark|serial code]] for a Hisuian {{p|Zoroark}}.
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==Parts==
===The Teal Mask===
[[File:The Teal Mask Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
{{main|The Teal Mask}}
In [[The Teal Mask]], {{player}}s will be chosen to take part in a school trip that is held each year in collaboration with another school. They’ll be taken to the land of [[Kitakami]], where a great mountain towers over the land and the people live at its base. It is a place of tranquil natural expanses, featuring rice paddies and apple orchards. The trip seems to coincide with a festival regularly held in the village in Kitakami during this season, so the village is bustling with various street vendors and stalls. Players will meet new friends and Pokémon as they unravel the mysteries behind the folktales that have been passed down in this land. This expansion features many [[The Teal Mask#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Ogerpon}}. It was released on September 13, 2023.
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===The Indigo Disk===
[[File:The Indigo Disk Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
{{main|The Indigo Disk}}
In [[The Indigo Disk]], {{player}}s will be traveling to the [[Blueberry Academy]], a sister school of their own academy, as an exchange student. This expansion features many [[The Indigo Disk#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Terapagos}}. It is scheduled for release in winter (Northern Hemisphere)/summer (Southern Hemisphere) 2023.
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==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery perrow=6>
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo JP.png|Japanese logo

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo




</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero shares similarities with the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]].
** Both had two mascot [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** Both had two separate DLC in one package.
* When preorders became available, the {{DL|Nintendo Switch|Nintendo eShop}} unusually displayed The Teal Mask's release date as December 31, 2023; and The Indigo Disk's release date as April 30, 2024. (When a partial release date is revealed, the eShop usually aligns with the latest possible date that matches.)
** The Teal Mask's release date on the eShop also did not update when the official date of September 13, 2023 was revealed.
* Both [[game mascot]]s of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero have a connection to the [[Terastal phenomenon]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{castle color}}|bordercolor={{factory color light}}
|ja=ゼロの秘宝 ''{{tt|Zero no Hihō|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}''
|zh_yue=零之秘寶 ''{{tt|Lìhng jī Beibóu|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
|zh_cmn=零之秘寶 / 零之秘宝 ''{{tt|Líng zhī Mìbǎo|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
|fr=Le trésor enfoui de la Zone Zéro
|de=Der Schatz von Zone Null
|it=Il tesoro dell'Area Zero
|ko=제로의 비보 ''{{tt|Zero-ui Bibo|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
|es=El tesoro oculto del Área Cero
}}

{{Core series}} 
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[[Category:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]

[[de:Der Schatz von Zone Null]]
[[es:El tesoro oculto del Área Cero]]
[[fr:Le trésor enfoui de la Zone Zéro]]
[[it:Pokémon Scarlatto e Violetto - Il tesoro dell'Area Zero]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスタースカーレット・バイオレットゼロの秘宝]]
[[zh:宝可梦朱／紫零之秘宝]]

Category:Generation IX Pokémon

2023-08-23T18:58:32Z

Scarftail:

These Pokémon were introduced in the [[Generation IX]] games [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. 

[[Category:Pokémon by generation]]

[[es:Categoría:Pokémon de novena generación]]
[[fr:Catégorie:Pokémon de la neuvième génération]]

Tulip

2022-12-04T06:49:15Z

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{{CharInfobox
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|bordercolor={{psychic color dark}}
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|tmname=Lip
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|sloganline=The Bewitching Beautician
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|caption=Artwork from Scarlet and Violet
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|hometown=[[Alfornada]]
|region=[[Paldea]]
|trainer=yes
|leader=yes
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|}}
'''Tulip''' (Japanese: '''リップ''' ''Lip'') is a [[Gym Leader]] of [[Alfornada]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Alfornada Gym]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==In the core series==
Tulip is one of the Gym Leaders of the [[Paldea]] region, in addition to being a popular model. As such, she focuses on beauty and appearance a lot. She is friends with [[Dendra]] and has done a collaboration with fellow Gym Leader [[Iono]]. However Tulip doesn't like her boss, [[Geeta]], very much due to latter's "threatening aura" overlapping with the former's style.

In addition to the Gym Badge, Tulip gives out {{TM|120|Psychic}} after defeating her.

===Pokémon===
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|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|move3=Petal Blizzard|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[Rematch]]====
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|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|gender=male
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|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
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|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|ndex=282
|pokemon=Gardevoir
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|gender=female
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|move2=Dazzling Gleam|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Mystical Fire|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=927
|pokemon=Espathra
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|gender=female
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|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{psychic color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
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|pokemon=Gallade
|level=65
|gender=male
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|move2=Leaf Blade|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=X-Scissor|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Close Combat|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=671
|pokemon=Florges
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Fairy
|tera=Psychic
|ability=Flower Veil
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Petal Blizzard|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Charm|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
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==Quotes==
{{Incomplete|section|needs=Rematch quotes}}
;[[Alfornada Gym]]
* Before battle
:''"I suppose you’re right. OK, I’ll get things moving here on my end."''
:''"Let’s keep the tag line simple— “Naturally Beautiful.”"''
:''"And order the new eye-shadow color too, would you?"''
:''"Thanks, you’re a doll. Gotta run now. Chat with you later."''
:''"Hello there."''
:''"I’m Tulip, the Gym Leader here. Though I must tell you that being a makeup artist is my main line of work."''
:''"[[Dendra]] had nothing but praise for you. She said you totally slayed out there."''
:''"Hehe. I must say, you are a cute challenger, ."''
:''"I’m sure my ESP exercise made you all the more beautiful. Doesn’t that make you happy?"''
:''"You keep your Pokémon beautiful and clean as well. I see you have quite the aesthetic sense."''
:''"Appearance is equally important for both people and Pokémon."''
:''"Makeup is like magic. Anyone can use it to change their appearance."''
:''"Allow me to put my skills to use to make your cute little Pokémon even more beautiful!"''
* In battle
:''"You’re quite a good base to test my makeup magic on. What shall I use on you?"''
* Before sending out final Pokémon
:''"You’re just as hard to get rid of as caked-on mascara, I see. I need a good makeup remover!"''
* Upon [[Terastal]]lizing her {{p|Florges}}
:''"Come here, my little Florges! It’s time for a makeover. You’ll become a new you!"''
* Upon using Terastal move
:''"My bewitching beauty methods will cleanse you right down to the depths of your pores!"''
* Upon being defeated
:''"Your strength has a magic to it that cannot be washed away."''
* After being defeated
:''"I lost the battle? And your beauty rivals even my own? I can’t believe it."''
:''"You are quite splendid. Yes, truly amazing!"''
:''"Perhaps I should take you under my wing before you make your big break elsewhere..."''
:''"But I suppose I need to work on myself a little more first before I run off and do such a thing."''
:''"You have earned my Gym Badge. Allow me to strike one of my best poses to give it to you. Congratulations, <player>."''
:''"With <number of Badges> Gym {{tt|Badge/Badges|Depends how many badges player has}}, Pokémon of up to Lv. <level> will be easier to catch and will listen to the commands you give them."'' (If the player has less than eight Badges)
:''"With all 8 Gym Badges, you’ll be able to catch Pokémon of any level. They’ll be good Pokémon and listen to your commands, too."'' (If the player has eight Badges)
:''"If you train hard, you’ll be able to use this move in a totally perfect way."''
:''"Don’t go uploading that selfie we just took to social media, OK?"''
:''"I think my makeup has run a little with all the moving and sweating I did during our battle."''
:''"I need to fix it fast before my next appointment. My schedule is absolutely packed, you know. Farewell, then. You did splendidly today."''


==Trivia==
*Tulip's {{p|Florges}} with the Psychic Tera type may be based on Tulip's love for beautiful things, as many Pokédex entries for Florges mention its beauty.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| リップ ''Lip''
| From ''{{wp|tulip}}'' and possibly ''lipstick''
|-
| English
| Tulip
| From ''tulip''
|-
| German
| Tulia
| From ''Tulpe'' (tulip)
|-
| Spanish
| Tuli
| From ''tulipán'' (tulip)
|-
| French
| Tully
| From ''tulipe'' (tulip)
|-
| Italian
| Tulipa
| From ''tulipa'' (Portuguese for tulip)
|-
| Korean
| 리파 ''Lipa''
| From ''tulipa'' (Portuguese for tulip)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 莉普 ''Lìpǔ''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 莉普 ''Leihpóu''
|}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Tulip|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==References==
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Lugia (Pokémon)

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'''Lugia''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルギア''' ''Lugia'') is a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

Lugia is the [[game mascot]] of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Silver|s}}, its remake {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon SoulSilver|s}}, and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] (as [[Shadow Lugia]]), appearing on the boxart of them all.

Along with {{p|Ho-Oh}}, it is part of the [[tower duo]]. It is also the [[trio master]] of the [[Legendary birds]].

In {{Pokémon XD}}, Shadow Lugia, codenamed '''XD001''', is a main part of the storyline, and [[Cipher]]'s ultimate [[Shadow Pokémon]].

==Biology==
[[File:Lugia plates.png|thumb|left|250px|Lugia folding back its plates]]
Lugia is a large {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a {{wp|dragon}}, a plesiosaur, and a bird. It is primarily silver-white, but it has blue undersides with slightly varying tones. It has a ridged mouth similar to a beak, although it has pointed teeth on its lower jaw. Its head has a point to the back, and Lugia's eyes have pointed blue or black spikes on them. Lugia has a long, slender neck and a smooth, streamlined body. Dark blue or black plate-like protrusions run down the length of its back, and there are two smaller, more pointed ones on the end of its tail. It can fold back these plates to increase its speed. Lugia is covered in {{a|Multiscale|many scales that protect it from attacks}}. It has large wings that resemble hands. Though it is gender unknown, {{jo|Silver|a young Lugia}} has been observed, suggesting there is a breeding population. [[EP220|Lugia has been shown]] to be fiercely protective of its young.

Lugia leads the [[legendary birds]]. When they fight over territory, Lugia is the only Pokémon that can quell their ceaseless fighting, as observed in the [[M02|second Pokémon movie]]. Much like the birds, it possesses the ability to control the weather; most notably, it can calm and give rise to storms. It is said that a light flutter of its wings is capable of causing winds powerful enough to tear a regular house down. If it were to flap its wings, it could hypothetically spawn storms lasting as long as 40 days. It is highly intelligent, and because of the devastating power it could accidentally inflict, it isolates itself deep underwater and tends to sleep in solitude. It is extremely {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rare}} and is hardly ever seen. Lugia has been referred to as the ''guardian of the seas''. There are rumors Lugia would appear during the night of a storm.

Lugia is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Aeroblast}}.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Lugia anime.png|thumb|250px|Lugia in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lugia (M02)]]=====
Lugia debuted in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where it was central to the legend of [[Shamouti Island]]. Its {{t|Psychic}} powers allow it to [[Talking Pokémon|communicate with humans through telepathy]].

=====[[Lugia (anime)]]=====
Lugia made its main series debut in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'', where a silhouetted Lugia saved {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} from being sucked into a whirlpool. It later turned out to be the parent of {{jo|Silver}} in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''.

=====[[Silver (Lugia)|Silver]]=====
A young Lugia, [[nickname]]d Silver by {{jo|Oliver}}, lived near [[Ogi Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]]. [[Dr. Namba]] attempted to capture both the parent Lugia and Silver for {{an|Giovanni}} in ''The Mystery is History'', ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', and ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]''.

=====Other=====
In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', a Lugia was the first [[Legendary Pokémon]] summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} to protect it and Ash from the shadow {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}}. After a brief {{pkmn|battle}}, the shadow Hoopa eventually portaled it back to its home in the sea.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Lugia had a significant role in [[Fula City]]'s history, as the one who gives Fula City a wind as told in the history. In the movie, Lugia remains in an unknown place until [[Risa]] and her {{p|Eevee}} summons it. Lugia later appear and gives the city a wind just like they did during the previous festival.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a group of Trainers challenged a Lugia to a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] but were all easily defeated. Lugia later befriended Ash and [[Goh]]. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', {{TRT}}'s fantasy featured a Lugia as one of the Pokémon they hoped the {{pkmn|Egg}} that they stole from {{an|Dawn}} would hatch into.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', a Lugia rose out of the ocean during a full moon.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Lugia was flying across the sky.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A Lugia appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A Lugia appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

A silhouetted Lugia appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Lugia PG.png|thumb|250px|Lugia in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Lugia flew by after a group of wild {{p|Wooper}} sent {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} flying with {{m|Mud Shot}}.

===GOTCHA!===
A Lugia briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Lugia appeared swimming in the seas around the [[Whirl Islands]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Clefairy Rangers Lugia PM.png|thumb|200px|Lugia in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Silver|Silva}}
{{main|Lugia (anime)}}
In ''[[SP07|Let's Save The Lugia!]]'', two Lugia fulfilled the same roles as [[Silver]] and {{an|Lugia|its parent}} in the anime.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Lugia appeared at the end of ''[[ET20|Epilogue: Wild Type]]''.

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Lugia (M02)}}
Lugia appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth|the manga adaptation}} of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

Lugia also appeared in {{OBP|Pokémon the Movie 2000|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of the same movie.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Lugia appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Lugia appeared in [[PMHGSS01]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Tower duo (Adventures)}}
[[File:Masked Man Lugia.png|thumb|200px|Lugia in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
The [[Masked Man]] apparently caught Lugia twice, given that its plucked feather item [[Silver Wing]] was shown under his possession several years ago, only to be stolen by {{adv|Green}}. However, both times, it went back to the wild along with {{p|Ho-Oh}}.

In ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?!]]'', the [[Elite Four|Kanto Elite Four]] tried to exterminate humans using Lugia, which appeared as a spirit. It was encountered as a being of shimmering light, when [[Lance]] summoned it to aid his schemes. After they were defeated, it flew to the [[Johto|west]]. In ''[[PS145|Sandslash Surprise]]'', it was properly identified as Lugia. In ''[[PS146|Lively Lugia I]]'', ''[[PS147|II]]'', and ''[[PS148|III]]'', the Johto dexholders battled it before it was captured by The Masked Man just before Crystal's attempt to do so.

Besides the two, it was also controlled for some time by [[Will]] and [[Karen]] while they were under the Masked Man's jurisdiction.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Lugia appeared in ''[[GB19|The Truth About The Mysterious Whirl Islands!!]]'' and ''[[GB20|A Serious Crisis!! The Battle With The Lugia]]''. It reappeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
In [[GDZ868]], [[Shu]] encountered and {{pkmn2|caught}} a Lugia. He then {{pkmn2|released}} it so it could continue protecting the ocean.

===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Lugia appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]].

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
A Lugia appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Lugia appeared in ''[[PM071|Clefairy Rangers to the Rescue!!]]''.

A Lugia appeared in ''[[PM094|Take me to the Dragon Palace!]]''.

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

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

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Lugia|6}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Lugia SSBB.png|thumb|Lugia in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Lugia will fly up out of the stage and return in the background, where it unleashes a powerful {{m|Aeroblast}} on a section of the stage.

====Melee trophy information====
''The waters of the [[Whirl Islands]] are home to this legendary Pokémon, whom very few have seen. Lugia live quietly in the deepest ocean trenches for one very good reason: its combined aerial and psychic powers are so strong as to be extremely dangerous. The special moves of this gargantuan creature include the destructive wind assault known as Aeroblast.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Diving Pokémon. A legendary Pokémon often referred to as 'guardian of the seas,' it has the impressive ability to control the wind. Lugia typically spends its time quietly at the bottom of the ocean. Highly powerful in all areas, Lugia's Aeroblast move is especially powerful. It uses strong flapping of its wings to target damage on a foe's weak spot."''

====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
[[File:Lugia_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Lugia trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Lugia appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

'''NA''': ''Despite being a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, Lugia sleeps on the ocean floor. Legend says the flapping of Lugia's wings can create storms that last up to 40 days. It's impossible to know for sure, but in Smash Bros., Lugia definitely brings a storm with its Aeroblast attack.''

'''PAL''': ''Despite being a Psychic- and Flying-type, Lugia sleeps on the ocean floor. It's said that if it were to flap its wings on waking up, it could cause a storm lasting 40 days. No one can say whether that's true or not, but Lugia's attacks certainly make it seem so. It flies behind the stage and creates a mighty gust of wind with its Aeroblast attack.''
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===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Lugia returns as Poké Ball summon. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It sleeps in a deep-sea trench. If it flaps its wings, it is said to cause a 40-day storm.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Lugia's wings pack devastating power — a light fluttering of its wings can blow apart regular houses. As a result, this Pokémon chooses to live out of sight deep under the sea.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Beach: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#The Enemies Within|Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within]] (Reward), [[Challenge Battle#The Battle for Sky and Land|Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land]] ("Sky" Boss)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 6|Island of Haste: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Special Stages#High-Speed Challenge|Lugia Swoops In!]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silver Isles#Windy Sea|Silver Isles: Windy Sea]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Sea Shrine]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 21|Area 21: Stage 12]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Entei Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD DX|1|color={{MD Red color}}|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Silver Trench]] (99F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Lental Seafloor]]Level 3}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Master Fair {{DL|Sync pair|sync pair scout}} ([[Sygna Suit]] {{mas|Ethan}}'s)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lugia|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 15 to 21, 2002; December 6 to 12, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Shiny Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Lugia|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Lugia|Japanese region|Online|50|August 1 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Lugia|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|September 7 to 13, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|Japanese region|Online|100|April 13 to September 30, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia|American region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia|American region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia|PAL region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Lugia|PAL region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|Japanese region|Online|100|November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Asian Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|American region|Online|100|November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|PAL region|Online|100|November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|Taiwanese region|Online|100|November 12, 2018 to March 31, 2019|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Fula City Lugia}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Fula City Lugia|Korean region|Online|100|December 19, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Fula City Lugia}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|event1=Leftovers|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|HP= 106
|Attack= 90
|Defense=130
|SpAtk= 90
|SpDef= 154
|Speed= 110}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 25
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 200
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 50
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 200
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
}}

===Learnset===
Lugia is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.3.0+ and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|18|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|27|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|54|Aeroblast|Flying|Special|100|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|63|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|72|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|81|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|90|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM06|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM55|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM64|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR03|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR04|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR09|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR16|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR25|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR40|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR42|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR62|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR67|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR74|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR89|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM51|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM55|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM72|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM83|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM99|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|II=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Psycho Boost|Psychic|Special|140|90|5||'''|III=event|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|II=yes|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Sky Drop|Flying|Physical|60|100|10||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|II=yes|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Lugia|2|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Lugia|Psychic|Flying|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|body=4
|rate=99.9
|area=Deep-Sea Current
|P1=My power is with you!
|P2=Hm! Already, my health is in half?
|P3=I'm ready to fall... Who knew my power would fail me?
|PL=My level has risen like my power.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|body=4
|rate=10
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Psychic
|group=Psychic
|assist=Psychic
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=301
|browser=It uses water tornadoes and whirlpools to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Psychic
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|walk=1.17
|hp=60
|attack=85
|defense=66
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|power=5
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=249|stype=Flying|num=305
|min=80
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Eject+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
|swapper=Cross Attack+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Lugia
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=235|attack=193|defense=310
|fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}
|special={{m|Sky Attack}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Aeroblast}}{{tt|†|From Raids November 5, 2020 - November 16, 2020}}, {{m|Aeroblast}}+[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Apex Shadow Lugia]], {{m|Aeroblast}}++[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Apex Purified Lugia]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=249|pdex=121
|dex=Lugia is said to be the guardian of the seas. Its power is so overwhelming that it usually stays in its home at [[Lental Seafloor|the bottom of the sea]], where it quietly sleeps.}}
|}

===Evolution===
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|type1=Psychic
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=249
|name1=Lugia
|type1-1=Psychic
|type2-1=Flying
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=249}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|249|Lugia}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Lugia Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Lugia in Pokémon Battle Chess]]

* [[Takeshi Shudo]], script writer for [[M02|the second movie]], created the character of Pokémon X for the movie as a new Pokémon that symbolizes ocean currents.<ref>[http://www.style.fm/as/05_column/shudo187.shtml シナリオえーだば創作術第187回]</ref> This role was ultimately filled by Lugia, whose name and design were created by someone else.<ref>[http://www.style.fm/as/05_column/shudo188.shtml シナリオえーだば創作術第188回]</ref> Shudo was surprised when Lugia later showed up in the Pokémon {{pkmn|games}}, having expected it to be exclusive to the movie.<ref>[http://www.style.fm/as/05_column/shudo206.shtml シナリオえーだば創作術第206回]</ref><ref>[http://lavacutcontent.com/takeshi-shudo-ending-pokemon/ Pokemon’s Head Writer: Booze, Pills, and Ending Ash’s Story – Lava Cut Content]</ref>
** In the {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Dr. Namba]] also refers to Lugia as "Pokémon X".
** Perhaps coincidentally, it also is known by its codename, '''X'''D001, in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]—also long before its true identity is revealed.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto]] said in an interview for the Nintendo DREAM November 2009 issue that Lugia was made a {{t|Psychic}} type instead of a {{t|Water}} type because they wanted to give it a stronger impression.
** Despite not being a Water type, Lugia has occasionally been depicted as a {{ct|Water}} in the [[Lugia (TCG)|Trading Card Game]].
* In Gold and Silver, Lugia, like {{p|Ho-Oh}}, has the same encounter music as normal [[wild Pokémon]]. The same was true for the [[Legendary beasts]] before they received unique encounter music in {{v2|Crystal}}. However, Lugia and Ho-Oh got their own unique battle themes in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
* Lugia is tied with Ho-Oh for the [[List of Pokémon by base stats|highest base]] {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Lugia's [[Generation IV]], {{gen|V}}, and {{gen|VI}} Pokédex entries that mention it being able to cause a 40-day storm may be a biblical reference to {{wp|Noah's Ark}}.
* When Lugia's Shiny form is shown in {{g|Stadium 2}}, it is green rather than pink.
* Lugia appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. Alongside Ho-Oh, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (four in Lugia's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.
*A [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtaA1aUXUAgEVyz?format=jpg&name=medium concept art] made by [[Ken Sugimori]] for the second movie depicts Lugia with an X-shaped motif on its stomach and only six plates on its back.
*The Tin Tower event file from March 1999 mark the earliest of Lugia's appearances in [[Pokémon_Gold_and_Silver_Versions|Pokémon Gold and Silver]].
* Ho-Oh and Lugia are the only Legendary Pokémon that are [[game mascot]]s that are not version-exclusives in their representative games.

===Origin===
Lugia's aquatic tendencies could relate it to {{wp|plesiosauria|plesiosaurs}}. It is also possible that it may be based on ''{{wp|Ryūjin}}'', a dragon who lived on the ocean floor and was the {{wp|Shinto}} god of the sea. The two have similarities in mythology, and Lugia's {{Shiny}} colors (red and white) are the same colors as the coral {{wp|Ryūgū-jō|''Ryūjin''{{'}}s palace}} was made of. In addition, it is worth noting that {{wp|Chinese dragon|dragon}} (yang, male) and {{wp|Fenghuang|Chinese phoenix}} (yin, female) duality is prevalent in Eastern mythology, and Ho-Oh is the Japanese name of the Fenghuang (Chinese phoenix). In keeping with this, Lugia resembles a {{wp|wyvern}}, a variety of dragons with a single set of forelimbs that serve as wings. It may also be an embodiment of storms. Its avian body, coloration, and face-markings suggest that it may be somewhat based on the {{wp|grey heron}}. The {{wp|beluga whale}}, a white whale with similar body shape and coloration to Lugia, may also be a basis for its design and name. Its back fins and tail spikes are reminiscent of the ''{{wp|Stegosaurus}}''. It might also be based on {{wp|Bahamut}} (giant fish), and Bahamut is often being portrayed as a dragon-like creature in modern fantasy, hence its fish-like and dragon-like appearance.

====Name origin====
Lugia may be derived from ἄργυρος ''árguros'' (Ancient Greek for silver). It may also involve ''{{wp|Beluga whale|beluga}}'', ''deluge'', and ''Lutīyā'' (early name for the {{wp|Bahamut}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Psychic|type2=Flying
|ja=ルギア ''Lugia''|jameaning=From {{tt|ἄργυρος ''árguros''|Ancient Greek for silver}} and possibly ''{{wp|Beluga whale|beluga}}'', ''deluge'', and ''{{wp|Bahamut|Lutīyā}}''
|fr=Lugia|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Lugia|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Lugia|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Lugia|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=루기아 ''Rugia''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=洛奇亞 / 洛奇亚 ''Luòqíyǎ'' / ''Luòqíyà''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=洛奇亞 ''Lokkèih'a''{{tt|*|Games}} 利基亞 ''Leihgēi'a''{{tt|*|M02}}|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|he=לוגיה ''Lugia''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi= लूगिया ''Lugia''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Лугиа ''Lugia''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลูเกีย ''Lukia''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Lugia (M02)]]
* [[Tower duo (Adventures)]]
* [[Silver (Johto)]]
* [[Shadow Lugia]]
* [[Tower duo]]
* [[Legendary birds]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Lugia|Article on Wikipedia}}

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{{Featured|October 29, 2008}} 
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting of countries {{wp|Spain}} and {{wp|Portugal}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.

==Core regions==
===Kanto===
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pallet Town]]
| {{jwp|下田市}}
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Viridian City]]
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Viridian Forest]]
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]
| {{jwp|秩父市}}
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pewter City]]
| {{jwp|前橋市}}
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Moon]]
| {{jwp|赤城山}}
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}
| {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cerulean City]]
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}
| {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}} or {{jwp|足尾銅山}}
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave
| {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}
| {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sea Cottage]]
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]
| {{jwp|水戸線}}
| {{wp|Mito Line}}
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rock Tunnel]]
| {{jwp|筑波山}}
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]
| {{jwp|京葉線}}
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vermilion City]]
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier. 
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref>
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref>
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Diglett's Cave]]
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]
| {{jwp|外房線}}
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lavender Town]]
| {{jwp|牛久市}}
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| Geographically, it's more closer to be based on {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Tower]]
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Underground Path]]
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Celadon City]]
| {{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}}
| {{wp|Tama New Town}} or {{wp|Setagaya}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Tama New Town is the largest housing development in Japan, containing several retails and leisure complexes, indoor theme park (Sanrio Puroland) and hotels. Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Saffron City]]
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} wards)
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Chiyoda is an economical powerhouse of Tokyo, as well as all of Japan. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}
| {{wp|Shinjuku Station}} or {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Shinjuku Station is world's busiest train station. The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line in Shin-Ōsaka Station runs from Tokyo to Osaka.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| {{jwp|館山市}} or {{jwp|富津市}}
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}} or {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| Futtsu City is located closer to the Quasi-National Park, while Tateyama City contains lots of historic buildings.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seafoam Islands]]
| {{jwp|江の島}}
| {{wp|Enoshima}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]
| {{jwp|相模湾}}
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Indigo Plateau]]
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]
| {{jwp|山梨県}}
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|山梨県}}
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.
|}

====Sevii Islands====
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[One Island]]
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kindle Road]]
| {{jwp|新島}}
| {{wp|Niijima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Treasure Beach]]
| {{jwp|神津島}}
| {{wp|Kozushima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Ember]]
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Two Island]]
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Three Island]]
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Berry Forest]]
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Three Isle Port]]
| 底土港
| Sokodo Port
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Four Island]]
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}
| {{wp|Aogashima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Icefall Cave]]
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Five Island]]
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}
| Mukojima Islands
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| All are uninhabited.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Water Labyrinth]]
| {{jwp|西之島}}
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]
| 中ノ島
| Nakanoshima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lost Cave]]
| 笹魚島
| Sasauojima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Memorial Pillar]]
| {{jwp|媒島}}
| Nakoudojima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Six Island]]
| {{jwp|父島列島}}
| Chichijima Islands
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dotted Hole]]
| {{jwp|父島}}
| {{wp|Chichijima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Green Path]]
| {{jwp|兄島}}
| Anijima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Outcast Island]]
| {{jwp|弟島}}
| Otōtojima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seven Island]]
| {{jwp|母島}}
| {{wp|Hahajima}}
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]
| {{jwp|母島列島}}
| Hahajima Islands
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Navel Rock]]
| {{jwp|鳥島}}
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
| Known as the habitat of albatross.
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.
|}

===Johto===
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Silver]]
| {{jwp|富士山}}
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[New Bark Town]]
| {{jwp|浜松市}}
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}
| Okazaki Plain
| {{jwp|愛知県}}
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}
| {{jwp|愛知県}}
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}
| {{jwp|愛知県}}
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Violet City]]
| {{jwp|奈良市}}
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}
| {{jwp|奈良県}}
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sprout Tower]]
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}
| {{jwp|奈良県}}
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Alph]]
| {{jwp|明日香村}}
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}
| {{jwp|奈良県}}
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}
| {{jwp|三重県}}
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Union Cave]]
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)
| {{jwp|三重県}}
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Azalea Town]]
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Slowpoke Well]]
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ilex Forest]]
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Goldenrod City]]
| {{jwp|大阪市}}
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]
| {{jwp|通天閣}}
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[National Park]]
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| {{jwp|京都市}}
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Burned Tower]]
| {{jwp|西寺}}
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Bell Tower]]
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Olivine City]]
| {{jwp|神戸市}}
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]
| {{jwp|六甲山}}
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Whirl Islands]]
| {{jwp|淡路島}}
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cianwood City]]
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Mortar]]
| {{jwp|比叡山}}
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mahogany Town]]
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake of Rage]]
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ice Path]]
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Blackthorn City]]
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.
|-style="background:#fff"
| [[Dragon's Den]]
| {{jwp|金華山}}
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dark Cave]]
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}
| Mino Mikawa Plateau
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]
| {{jwp|那賀町}}
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]
| {{jwp|三好市}}
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Embedded Tower]]
| {{jwp|剣山}}
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}
| {{jwp|香川県}}
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Frontier Access]]
| {{jwp|姫路市}}
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]
| {{jwp|立山}}
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}
| {{jwp|富山県}}
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===Hoenn===
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.

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|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Littleroot Town]]
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oldale Town]]
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]
| {{jwp|唐津線}}
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Trackless Forest]]
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Petalburg City]]
| {{jwp|唐津市}}
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Petalburg Woods]]
| 古窯の森公園
| Koyohinomori Park
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rustboro City]]
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}
| {{jwp|福岡県}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}
| {{jwp|福岡県}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]
| {{jwp|五島灘}}
| Gotō Nada
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dewford Town]]
| {{jwp|対馬島}}
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Island Cave]]
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}
| Iki Kofungun
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Slateport City]]
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mauville City]]
| {{jwp|熊本市}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[New Mauville]]
| {{jwp|熊本港}}
| Port of Kumamoto
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fabled Cave]]
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]
| {{jwp|合志市}}
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
| {{jwp|菊池市}}
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Desert Ruins]]
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}
| Nagamezuka Tomb
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mirage Tower]]
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Gnarled Den]]
| {{jwp|九重山}}
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]
| 南阿蘇村河陽
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Chimney]]
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lavaridge Town]]
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Meteor Falls]]
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]
| {{jwp|別府市}}
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
| {{jwp|大分市}}
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}
| Takachiho Gorge
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fortree City]]
| {{jwp|日向市}}
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Scorched Slab]]
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ancient Tomb]]
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]
| {{jwp|霧島}}
| {{wp|Kirishima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Pyre]]
| {{jwp|桜島}}
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lilycove City]]
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shoal Cave]]
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}
| {{wp|Mageshima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| {{jwp|種子島}}
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima Island}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sootopolis City]]
| {{jwp|屋久島}}
| {{wp|Yakushima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sky Pillar]]
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]
| {{jwp|山原}}
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ever Grande City]]
| {{jwp|那覇市}}
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hoenn Pokémon League
| {{jwp|首里城}}
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}
| {{wp|Yabiji}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref>
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pathless Plain]]
| {{jwp|下甑島}}
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]
| {{jwp|黒島}}
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sealed Chamber]]
| {{jwp|与那国島}}
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Southern Island]]
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]
|
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|
|
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].
|-
|}

===Sinnoh===
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.

[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.

====Sinnoh====
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Twinleaf Town]]
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}}
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Verity Lakefront]]
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake Verity]]
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sandgem Town]]
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]
| 苫小牧沖
| Off Tomakomai
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pal Park]]
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]
| {{jwp|千歳市}}
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jubilife City]]
| {{jwp|札幌市}}
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oreburgh City]]
| {{jwp|夕張市}}
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}
| Yūbari Coal Mine
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]
| {{jwp|札沼線}}
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Floaroma Town]]
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Valley Windworks]]
| {{jwp|苫前町}}
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Eterna Forest]]
| {{jwp|神居村}}
| Kamui Village
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Old Chateau]]
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}
| Kamui Kotan
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Eterna City]]
| {{jwp|旭川市}}
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]
| {{jwp|富良野線}}
| {{wp|Furano Line}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]
| {{jwp|石北本線}}
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mount Coronet]]
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Spear Pillar]]
| {{jwp|旭岳}}
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hearthome City]]
| {{jwp|帯広市}}
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}
| Manabe Garden
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lost Tower]]
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| {{jwp|足寄町}}
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Veilstone City]]
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Celestic Town]]
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}}
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sendoff Spring]]
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Turnback Cave]]
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}
| Kamuishu Island
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Valor Lakefront]]
| {{jwp|標茶町}}
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake Valor]]
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pastoria City]]
| {{jwp|釧路市}}
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Great Marsh]]
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]
| {{jwp|函館本線}}
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Canalave City]]
| {{jwp|小樽市}}
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Snowpoint City]]
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]
| {{jwp|北門神社}}
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake Acuity]]
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]
| {{jwp|浜中町}}
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sunyshore City]]
| {{jwp|根室市}}
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Iron Island]]
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{si|Victory Road}}
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}
| {{wp|Golovnin}}
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seabreak Path]]
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Flower Paradise]]
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fight Area]]
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Survival Area]]
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}
| {{wp|Aniva}}
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Resort Area]]
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}
| Novikovo
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}
| Lake Busse
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Stark Mountain]]
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}
| Pik Chekhova
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fullmoon Island]]
| {{jwp|礼文島}}
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Newmoon Island]]
| {{jwp|利尻島}}
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

====Hisui====
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Prelude Beach]]
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}
| colspan="2" |
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jubilife Village]]
| {{jwp|札幌市}}
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aspiration Hill]]
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Deertrack Heights]]
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}
| Maoi Hills
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sandgem Flats]]
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}
| Yūfutsu Plain
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Obsidian Falls]]
| 千鳥ヶ滝
| Chidori Falls
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Grueling Grove]]
| {{jwp|栗山町}}
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]
| {{wp|十勝平野}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Scarlet Bog]]
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Droning Meadow]]
| {{jwp|標茶町}}
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}
| colspan="2" |
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Diamond Settlement]]
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}
| Senpoku Pass
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]
| {{jwp|津別峠}}
| Tsubetsu Pass
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Crossing Slope]]
| {{jwp|中標津町}}
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]
| {{jwp|標津町}}
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]
| {{jwp|根室半島}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sand's Reach]]
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hideaway Bay]]
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}
| Rakuseki Bay
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tombolo Walk]]
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Castaway Shore]]
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aipom Hill]]
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}
| Konsen Plateau
| colspan="2" |
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tranquility Cove]]
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}
| colspan="2" |
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Windbreak Stand]]
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}
| colspan="2" |
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Veilstone Cape]]
| {{jwp|知床半島}}
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}
| colspan="2" |
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lunker's Lair]]
| {{jwp|知床岬}}
| Cape Shiretoko
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Islespy Shore]]
| {{jwp|斜里町}}
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wayward Wood]]
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ancient Quarry]]
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]
| 旭岳
| Mount Asahi
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}
| colspan="2" |
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Whiteout Valley]]
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]
| {{jwp|中川町}}
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pearl Settlement]]
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.
|}

===Unova===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Nuvema Town]]
| {{wp|Coney Island}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[P2 Laboratory]]
| {{wp|Governors Island}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Accumula Town]]
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Striaton City]]
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dreamyard]]
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wellspring Cave]]
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Nacrene City]]
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Castelia City]]
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Join Avenue]]
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Unova Route 4]]
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Desert Resort]]
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Relic Passage]]
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Driftveil City]]
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Clay Tunnel]]
| {{wp|Interstate 95}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Chargestone Cave]]
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mistralton City]]
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mistralton Cave]]
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Celestial Tower]]
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Twist Mountain]]
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Icirrus City]]
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Challenger's Cave]]
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Opelucid City]]
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Village Bridge]]
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lacunosa Town]]
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Giant Chasm]]
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Undella Town]]
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Undella Bay]]
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Abundant Shrine]]
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Black City]]
| {{wp|Long Island City}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Black Tower]]
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[White Forest]]
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).
|- style="background:#fff" |
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|
|- style="background:#fff" |
| [[Entralink]]
| {{wp|Central Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Liberty Garden]]
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Unity Tower]]
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[Anville Town]]
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})
| Morristown has attempted to implement transit-oriented development and is one of the first "transit villages" to be designated in New Jersey.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aspertia City]]
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Floccesy Town]]
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cave of Being]]
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Virbank City]]
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lentimas Town]]
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Reversal Mountain]]
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Strange House]]
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Humilau City]]
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seaside Cave]]
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Marine Tube]]
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===Kalos===
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vaniville Town]]
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aquacorde Town]]
| {{wp|Nevers}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Santalune City]]
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Santalune Forest]]
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| It is the most touristic forest in France.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]]
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]]
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lumiose City]]
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref>
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}
| {{wp|Paris}}
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]]
| {{wp|Sèvres}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Camphrier Town]]
| {{wp|Blois}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Parfum Palace]]
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Chateau]]
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Connecting Cave]]
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}},
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]
| {{wp|Périgord}}
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ambrette Town]]
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Glittering Cave]]
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cyllage City]]
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/>
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Reflection Cave]]
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shalour City]]
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tower of Mastery]]
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}
| {{wp|Normandy}}
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Azure Bay]]
| The {{wp|English Channel}}
| —
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region
| {{wp|Normandy}}
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Coumarine City]]
| {{wp|Le Havre}}
| {{wp|Normandy}}
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Laverre City]]
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Laverre Gym]]
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lost Hotel]]
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Frost Cavern]]
| {{wp|Ardennes}}
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dendemille Town]]
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Terminus Cave]]
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Anistar City]]
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Couriway Town]]
| {{wp|Molsheim}}
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Snowbelle City]]
| {{wp|Besançon}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Village]]
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}}
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}
| {{wp|Burgundy}}
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kiloude City]]
| {{wp|Lyon}}
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Maison]]
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}
|
|}
{{clear}}

===Alola===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Melemele Island]]
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau'oli City]]
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| The state capital of Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hau'oli City Beachfront
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hau'oli City Shopping District
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hau'oli City Marina
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hau'oli City Outskirts
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Iki Town]]
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]
| Dole Plantation
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mahalo Trail]]
| ʻAiea Loop Trail
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Verdant Cavern]]
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Melemele Meadow]]
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seaward Cave]]
| Mermaid Cave
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kala'e Bay]]
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Melemele Sea]]
| Kaiwi Channel
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Big Wave Beach]]
| Turtle Bay Resort
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sandy Cave]]
| Turtle Cove
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Akala Island]]
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Heahea City]]
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Brooklet Hill]]
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pikachu Valley]]
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Heahea Beach]]
| Kahului Beach
| {{wp|Maui}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Paniola Town]]
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Paniola Ranch]]
| Haleakala Ranch
| {{wp|Maui}}
| Largest ranch on Maui.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Royal Avenue]]
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Konikoni City]]
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hano Beach]]
| Makena Beach
| {{wp|Maui}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lush Jungle]]
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Memorial Hill]]
| Olowalu Petroglyphs
| {{wp|Maui}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Life]]
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ula'ula Island]]
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Malie City]]
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Malie Garden]]
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mount Hokulani]]
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Blush Mountain]]
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tapu Village]]
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Haina Desert]]
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Po Town]]
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mount Lanakila]]
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Island]]
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seafolk Village]]
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Wilds]]
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Beach]]
| Polihale State Park
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Grove]]
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Plains]]
| Kawaihau
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Coast]]
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Meadow]]
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Resolution Cave]]
| Maniniholo Dry Cave
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Tree]]
| Princeville Resort
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Hope]]
| Poli'ahu Heiau
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Exeggutor Island]]
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}
|
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aether Paradise]]
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}
|
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poké Pelago]]
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}
|
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.
|}

===Galar===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref>

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
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! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Postwick]]
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /> {{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref>
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|1|Galar}}
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wedgehurst]]
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|2|Galar}}
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Slumbering Weald]]
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wild Area]]
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Motostoke]]
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|3|Galar}}
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Galar Mine]]
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}} {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}} {{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|4|Galar}}
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Turffield]]
| {{wp|York}}
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|5|Galar}}
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hulbury]]
| {{wp|Liverpool}}
| {{wp|Merseyside}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}
| {{wp|Cheshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hammerlocke]]
| {{wp|Birmingham}}
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Energy Plant]]
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|6|Galar}}
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Stow-on-Side]]
| {{wp|Buxton}}
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ballonlea]]
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|7|Galar}}
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|8|Galar}}
| {{wp|Shropshire}}
| {{wp|Shropshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Circhester]]
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Somerset}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|9|Galar}}
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}
| {{wp|Wales}}
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Spikemuth]]
| {{wp|Llandudno}}
| {{wp|Clwyd}}
| {{wp|Wales}}
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}
| {{wp|Clwyd}}
| {{wp|Wales}}
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|10|Galar}}
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}
| {{wp|Wales}}
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wyndon]]
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Greater London}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Rose of the Rondelands
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}
| {{wp|Greater London}}
| {{wp|England}}
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}
| {{wp|Greater London}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}
| {{wp|Greater London}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Isle of Armor]]
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}
|
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}
| An island in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. It has its own culture, including myths and legends connected to fairies, and is world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Challenge Road]]
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}, which is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}}. Its location atop a mountain may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the island.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tower of Waters|Challenge Beach]]
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Forest of Focus]]
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Honeycalm Island]]
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}
| {{wp|Bride (parish)|Bride}}
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}
| A small islet located off the south coast.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Honeycalm Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}
|
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Loop Lagoon]]
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}
| {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}
| A bay that was designated as a nature reserve.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Crown Tundra]]
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}
|
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Freezington]]
| {{wp|Ballater}}
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Path to the Peak]]
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Crown Shrine]]
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}/{{wp|Balmoral Castle}}
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}/{{wp|Aberdeenshire}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings in the past, which may be referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. The Balmoral castle is a private rest residence of the royal family in Scotland.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Roaring-Sea Caves]]
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.
|}

===Paldea===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]
Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}. This is demonstrated by the geographical similarity of Paldea with the shape of Iberia, as well as the numerous Spanish influences in architecture, festivals, gastronomy and the toponymy of multiple cities and towns.
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cabo Poco]]
| {{wp|Algeciras}}
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. Geographically, Nemona's house is in a similar position to the British territory of {{wp|Gibraltar}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poco Path]]
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}
| {{wp|Andalusia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Inlet Grotto]]
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version It is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[South Paldean Sea]]
| {{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}
|
|
| The strait of Gibraltar is the body of water directly south of Iberia.
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}"
| [[Mesagoza]]
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The city looks like a combination of different Spanish cities. The English name, ''Mesagoza'', makes a reference to the Spanish city of Zaragoza. Geographically, is based on Toledo and Madrid, two major cities that lie in the geographical center of Spain. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. It also draw visual inspiration from {{wp|Barcelona}}, as the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} is very similar to {{wp|Sagrada Família}}, and the main entrance of the city is likely to be based on {{wp|Park Güell}}. The cobbled streets and buildings around the city center seem to be inspired by the old towns of Toledo and Zaragoza.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}
| {{wp|Sagrada Família}}
| {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Catalonia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Artazon]]
| {{wp|Murcia}} {{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| Both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture. Artazon has a hedge maze that resembles the hedge maze found in Tentegorra Park, located in Cartagena. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Levincia]]
| {{wp|Valencia}}
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[East Paldean Sea]]
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Zapapico]]
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]
| {{wp|Aneto}}
| {{wp|Aragon}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Montenevera]]
| {{wp|Logroño}}
| {{wp|La Rioja}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[North Paldean Sea]]
| {{wp|Llívia}}/{{wp|Andorra la Vella}}
| {{wp|Province of Girona}}/{{wp|Andorra}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Andorra}}
| The position of the islands mirror those of the Spanish exclave of Llívia and the country of Andorra.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Casseroya Lake]]
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Medali]]
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The roman theather in Medali is a clear reference to the famous one in Mérida.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cascarrafa]]
| {{wp|Porto Covo}} {{wp|Altea}}/{{wp|Alicante}}/{{wp|Cadaqués}}
| {{wp|Alentejo}} {{wp|Valencian community}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}
| The city could be inspired by the Mediterranean architecture of the Spanish coastal cities like the examples given, but the Portuguese town of Porto Covo [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png seems to better match] white and blue houses and the street patterns. The darker and white colors used on these patterns, as well in the city's bridges are inspired by the traditional {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style. The city name can be either based on Portuguese or Spanish, as the words Cascata/Cascada (waterfall) and Garrafa (bottle/carafe) exist in both.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Porto Marinada]]
| Costa Nova, {{wp|Aveiro}} {{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}} {{wp|Porto}}
| {{wp|Aveiro District}} {{wp|Leiria District}} {{wp|Porto District}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}
| Porto Marianada seems to be an amalgamation of several Portuguese cities. The striped houses, the main inspiration, match the [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png typical houses of Costa Nova] in Aveiro. The layout of the town matches Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also very similar down to the waterfront and being nested between two cliffs. The location on the map matches either Aveiro or Porto. The market might be inspired by Mercado do Bolhão, a popular traditional market in Porto.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[West Paldean Sea]]
| {{wp|Islas Cíes}}/{{wp|Islas Ons}}/{{wp|Islas Sálvora}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}} Region
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Alfornada]]
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}
| {{wp|Algarve}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}
| The city's buildings and the desert theme are influenced by the Moorish conquest of Algarve and southern Iberia, whose five-century rule influenced much of the region's culture. Its location at the southwesternmost point of Paldea matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}} and the abundance of decorative dishes on the walls is a clear reference to [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó] in Sagres.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}}
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cortondo]]
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge.
|}

==Side regions==
===Orre===
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre to Phoenix, Arizona]]
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}},<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> and part of {{wp|Baja California}}, {{wp|Mexico}}.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Phenac City]]
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pyrite Town]]
| {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}
| Likely inspired by former mining town, {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}, commonly used to illegally cross the border, and local smuggling routes.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[The Under]]
|
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Agate Village]]
| {{wp|Yuma, Arizona|Yuma}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}
| Yuma, the "Sunniest City on Earth," is built along a river, allowing for lush greenery, contrasting the arid desert at its borders. Additionally, the elders of Agate may be inspired by the reservations in Yuma, where the Native Americans, who founded the city, currently live.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Gateon Port]]
| {{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}
| {{wp|Baja California}}
| Both port towns on the gulf coast, opposite respective capitols. San Felipe's Fondeport also includes a square dock, not unlike Gateon.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Battle]]
| {{wp|Kofa National Wildlife Refuge}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}
| A mountainous region located just east of Phoenix. May also be based on {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}, given room for artistic liberty.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Outskirt Stand]]
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. The home of two of the first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}, and {{wp|Isla San Luis}}
| {{wp|Baja California}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis seems to be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species' of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.
|}{{-}}

==Spin-off regions==
===Fiore===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ringtown]]
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Summerland]]
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fall City]]
| {{wp|Himeji}}
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wintown]]
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fiore Temple]]
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}
| The best known of the Japanese castles
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Olive Jungle]]
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lyra Forest]]
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
|
|-style="background:#fff"
| [[Sekra Range]]
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
|
|-style="background:#fff"
| [[Kisara Plain]]
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
|
|-style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.
|}{{-}}

===Almia===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Chicole Village]]
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vientown]]
| {{jwp|江差町}}
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vien Forest]]
| {{jwp|函館山}}
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pueltown]]
| {{jwp|函館市}}
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Altru Park]]
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Altru Building]] [[Altru Tower]]
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}
| Goryōkaku Tower
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Boyleland]]
| {{jwp|むつ市}}
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]
| {{jwp|恐山}}
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shiver Camp]]
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Haruba Village]]
| {{jwp|青森市}}
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.
|}{{-}}

===Oblivia===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dolce Island]]
| Kamijima Island
| 神島
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Renbow Island]]
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cocona Village]]
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}
| {{jwp|知夫村}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mitonga Island]]
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Faldera Island]]
| Matsushima Island
| 松島
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sophian Island]]
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}
| {{jwp|島後}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aqua Resort]]
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]
| Mt. Daimanji
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tilikule Island]]
| {{wp|Takeshima}}
| {{jwp|竹島}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|
|}{{-}}

===Lental===
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Florio Island]]
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Belusylva Island]]
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}
|
|}
{{-}}

===Ferrum===
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]
| {{wp|Nuxis}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Techne City]]
| {{wp|Cagliari}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tellur Town]]
| {{wp|Dolianova}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Selen Island]]
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Neos City]]
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Haunted House]]
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Thalia Beach]]
| Cavoli Island
|
|}
{{-}}

==Landscape==
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.

===In the anime===
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]
| [[Porta Vista]]
| {{wp|Acapulco}}
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]
| [[Neon Town]]
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]
| [[Hollywood]]
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]
| [[Pummelo Island]]
| {{wp|Oban}}
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]
| [[Big Town]]
| {{wp|Boston}}
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]
| [[Whitestone]]
| {{wp|Ostuni}}
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]
| [[Sootopolis City]]
| {{wp|Santorini}}
| {{wp|Greece}}
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]
| [[Area 28]]
| {{wp|Area 51}}
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]
| [[Odyssey Village]]
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}
| style="background:#fff" |
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]
| [[Gloire City]]
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]
| [[Eclipse Castle]]
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]
| [[Mega Island]]
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.
|}

===In the movies===

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 5
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]
| [[Alto Mare]]
| {{wp|Venice}}
| {{wp|Italy}}
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 6
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]
| [[Forina]]
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 7
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]
| [[LaRousse City]]
| {{wp|Vancouver}}
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 8
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]
| [[Cameran Palace]]
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 9
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]
| [[Samiya]]
| {{wp|Atlantis}}
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 10
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]
| [[Alamos Town]]
| {{wp|Barcelona}}
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 11
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]
| [[Ten'i Village]]
| {{wp|Geiranger}}
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 12
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]
| [[Michina Town]]
| {{wp|Meteora}}
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 13
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]
| [[Crown City]]
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 14
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]
| [[Eindoak Town]]
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}
| {{wp|France}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 15
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]
| [[Roshan City]]
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 16
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]
| [[New Tork City]]
| {{wp|New York City}}
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 17
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]
| [[Avignon Town]]
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 17
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]
| [[Orsay City]]
| {{wp|Toronto}}
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 17
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]
| [[Diamond Domain]]
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 17
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]
| [[Allearth Forest]]
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 18
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 19
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 19
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]
| [[Nebel Plateau]]
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}
| {{wp|France}}
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 21
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The eternal flame complex is reminiscent of the {{wp|Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum}}, while Fula City's carnival pier is similar to the {{wp|Santa Monica Pier}}, both located in the state of California.
|}

==Real-world locations mentioned==
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.

==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref>
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref>
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.

==Other references to the real world==
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].

==References==
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Paradox Pokémon

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'''Paradox Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''パラドックスポケモン''' ''Paradox Pokémon'') are a group of Pokémon found in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. They have two subgroups, one made of Pokémon resembling ancient relatives of contemporary Pokémon{{sup/9|S}}, and one resembling futuristic relatives of contemporary Pokémon{{sup/9|V}}. They are all [[gender unknown]], unable to [[Evolution|evolve]], unable to breed, and—with the exceptions of {{p|Koraidon}} and {{p|Miraidon}}—their names do not follow regular naming conventions, thus having different names in {{pmin|Spain|Spanish}} and {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}.

All of them also share the {{pkmn|category}} of Paradox Pokémon. They are also known as '''unidentified creatures''' and '''Enigmas of Paldea''' by researchers and Occulture articles, respectively. [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} are the head researchers on the Paradox Pokemon. They also referred to the Paradox Pokemon officially as '''Ancient Pokémon'''{{sup/9|S}}/'''Future Pokémon'''{{sup/9|V}}.

==History==
The first recorded sightings of Paradox Pokémon were documented 200 years ago in Area Zero, the Great Crater located in the center of the [[Paldea]] [[region]]. A man named Heath of the Area Zero exploration team wrote these sightings in the Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}}. Area Zero would be used research purposes on the Paradox Pokémon and [[Terastal phenomenon]] seemingly connected to them. Eventually, the Occulture articles started writing information on these sightings and theories on what the Paradox Pokémon could be.

Ten years ago, the Paradox Pokémon from the ancient past{{sup/9|S}}/distant future{{sup/9|V}} were first brought into present thanks to a time machine built by [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} in order for research, with the ultimate goal of establishing a sanctuary in which they would be able to coexist with modern-day Pokémon. Due to how dangerous they were to the ecosystem of Paldea, the Paradox Pokémon were kept locked away in Area Zero. {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} was the first of the Paradox Pokémon to be brought into the present; a second specimen was later brought into the present as well, but it proved to be far more aggressive than the original and drove it away in a territorial dispute. It is later revealed that Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Turo{{sup/9|V}} was killed by the second specimen while defending the first.

Later, during the events of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, a {{p|Great Tusk}}{{sup/9|S}}/an {{p|Iron Treads}}{{sup/9|V}} escaped and became a [[Titan Pokémon]] that roamed the [[Asado Desert]]. The {{player}} and [[Arven]] defeated it, putting an end to its rampage.

Durning the '''The Way Home''' storyline, the player, Arven, [[Nemona]], and [[Penny]] encountered several Paradox Pokémon while heading deeper into Area Zero: they encountered, at Research Station 2, a {{p|Scream Tail}}{{sup/9|S}}/an {{p|Iron Bundle}}{{sup/9|V}}; and, at Research Station 3, a Great Tusk{{sup/9|S}}/an Iron Treads{{sup/9|V}}, like the one fought in the Asado Desert. Then, at Research Station 4, the second Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} is encountered before the group is ambushed by several Great Tusk{{sup/9|S}}/Iron Treads{{sup/9|V}}, {{p|Brute Bonnet}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Hands}}{{sup/9|V}}, and {{p|Flutter Mane}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Jugulis}}{{sup/9|V}}. The AI Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Turo{{sup/9|V}} would use seven Paradox Pokémon in an attempt to defend the time machine only for the player and their Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} to put a stop to it. The time machine that summoned the Paradox Pokémon was then shut down when AI Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Turo{{sup/9|V}} used it one final time to travel into the ancient past{{sup/9|S}}/distant future{{sup/9|V}}.

Afterward, the rest of the Paradox Pokémon can be found in Area Zero during the post-game, including {{p|Roaring Moon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Valiant}}{{sup/9|V}} and the second {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

==In the games==
===Ancient Pokémon===
These Pokémon look like ancient relatives of contemporary Pokémon. They all share the {{a|Protosynthesis}} [[Ability]], with the exception of {{p|Koraidon}}, which has {{a|Orichalcum Pulse}}. Their Ability also involves the effect of [[harsh sunlight]] in the battle.

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! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|Ndex}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}" | Paradox Pokémon
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Contemporary Relative
|- style="background:#{{scarlet color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! width=550px | Enigmas of Paldea
! Image
! Type
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Great Tusk.png|100px|link=Great Tusk (Pokémon)]] {{p|Great Tusk}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Great Tusk: A Living Relic of the Dinosaur Era?!'''
* In one arid corner of Paldea, there have been reports of a mysterious life-form. It's said to resemble a Donphan at first glance, albeit one with gigantic tusks, tough scales, and an aggressive disposition.
* Leading theories hold that this being is nothing less than a living relic of the dinosaur era, but no one can say for sure. Apparently, it's called Great Tusk after the name of a strange being that was written about in the mysterious Scarlet Book.
| [[File:232Donphan.png|100px|link=Donphan (Pokémon)]] {{p|Donphan}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Brute Bonnet.png|100px|link=Brute Bonnet (Pokémon)]] {{p|Brute Bonnet}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Brute Bonnet: Amoonguss Meets Dinosaur?'''
* This bizarre creature is said to combine traits of dinosaurs with those of the Pokémon Amoonguss. It's named after a fierce mushroom creature of matching description that appears in the renowned Scarlet Book.
* Brute Bonnet certainly resembles Amoonguss, though with its own unique twists: its gigantic stature and seemingly low intelligence combine to make it a savage, powerful fighter.
| [[File:591Amoonguss.png|100px|link=Amoonguss (Pokémon)]] {{p|Amoonguss}}
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Sandy Shocks.png|100px|link=Sandy Shocks (Pokémon)]] {{p|Sandy Shocks}}
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Sandy Shocks: A Magneton with a 10-Thousand-Year Lifespan?!'''
* Some scientists claim that this mysterious being is a Magneton that has lived for 10 thousand years. It has been sighted numerous times in Paldea's more arid regions, but there are no reports of it ever having been caught.
* It's said that Sandy Shocks is an aggressive sort and that some people who've seen it have been attacked as well. It takes its name from a beast with a matching description in the era-defining Scarlet Book.
| [[File:082Magneton.png|100px|link=Magneton (Pokémon)]] {{p|Magneton}}
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Scream Tail.png|100px|link=Scream Tail (Pokémon)]] {{p|Scream Tail}}
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Scream Tail: A Billion-Year-Old Jigglypuff?!'''
* Somewhere in a Paldean forest, it's said, lurks Scream Tail—a being with Jigglypuff's own endearing puffball appearance but also a ferocious aggression that leads it to attack anyone who comes near.
* Its primitive appearance and savage nature have prompted rumors that it could be a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago. It's named after a creature in the Scarlet Book that is described as having a distinctive tail and scream.
| [[File:039Jigglypuff.png|100px|link=Jigglypuff (Pokémon)]] {{p|Jigglypuff}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Flutter Mane.png|100px|link=Flutter Mane (Pokémon)]] {{p|Flutter Mane}}
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Flutter Mane: A Ghostly Pterosaur?!'''
* Flutter Mane—a name taken from a strange creature with a matching description appearing in the Scarlet Book—is said to float around the sky at night with its long hair writhing about it.
* Eyewitness accounts describe it as resembling a giant Misdreavus at first glance, albeit a highly fierce and aggressive one. Some believe that it's a ghost of a pterosaur from a long-gone era.
| [[File:200Misdreavus.png|100px|link=Misdreavus (Pokémon)]] {{p|Misdreavus}}
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Slither Wing.png|100px|link=Slither Wing (Pokémon)]] {{p|Slither Wing}}
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Slither Wing: A Prehistoric Volcarona, Revived?!'''
* There have been precious few sightings reported of the ultra-mysterious Slither Wing, a being whose name is taken from that of a similar-seeming creature described in the ever-puzzling Scarlet Book.
* Slither Wing shares traits with Volcarona, so some theorize that it may have been revived from fossils from a prehistoric era that we have discussed in these pages. However, no Volcarona fossils of that era are known to have been found.
| [[File:637Volcarona.png|100px|link=Volcarona (Pokémon)]] {{p|Volcarona}}
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Roaring Moon.png|100px|link=Roaring Moon (Pokémon)]] {{p|Roaring Moon}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Roaring Moon: A Primeval Salamence?!'''
* This elusive creature is called Roaring Moon after a similarly described being in the Scarlet Book. It looks similar to Salamence when they undergo a certain phenomenon elsewhere in the world, but it's unclear if there is any connection.
* This creature scatters feathers as it flies around at high speeds seeking prey. It's thought to be more savage than Salamence, and if you should encounter one, it's imperative that you avoid actual contact.
| [[File:373Salamence-Mega.png|100px|link=Salamence (Pokémon)]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Salamence}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Koraidon.png|100px|link=Koraidon (Pokémon)]] {{p|Koraidon}} "Winged King"
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
* This seems to be the Winged King mentioned in an old expedition journal. It was said to have split the land with its bare fists.
* This Pokémon resembles Cyclizar, but it is far burlier and more ferocious. Nothing is known about its ecology or other features.
| [[File:Cyclizar.png|100px|link=Cyclizar (Pokémon)]] {{p|Cyclizar}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Normal}}
|-
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#{{scarlet color light}}" colspan=8 |
|}

===Future Pokémon===
These Pokémon look like futuristic relatives of contemporary Pokémon. They all share the {{a|Quark Drive}} [[Ability]], with the exception of {{p|Miraidon}}, which has {{a|Hadron Engine}}. Their Ability also involves the effect of {{m|Electric Terrain}} in the battle.

{| class="roundy" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{violet color dark}}; background:#{{violet color}}" cellpadding=5px
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{violet color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|Ndex}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{violet color light}}" | Paradox Pokémon
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{violet color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Contemporary Relative
|- style="background:#{{violet color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! width=550px | Enigmas of Paldea
! Image
! Type
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Iron Treads.png|100px|link=Iron Treads (Pokémon)]] {{p|Iron Treads}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Treads: An Alien Weapon?!'''
* In one arid corner of Paldea, there have been reports of a mysterious life-form. It's said to resemble a Donphan at first glance, albeit one that can abruptly assume a spherical shape and launch into a swift rolling attack.
* Rumors say this being is some kind of weapon using technology not of this world, but no one can say for sure. Apparently, it's called Iron Treads after the name of a strange being that was written about in the mysterious Violet Book.
| [[File:232Donphan.png|100px|link=Donphan (Pokémon)]] {{p|Donphan}}
| {{typecolor|Ground}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Iron Moth.png|100px|link=Iron Moth (Pokémon)]] {{p|Iron Moth}}
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Moth: A UFO Sent to Spy on Humankind?!'''
* The name Iron Moth was borrowed from that of a flying object described in the era-defining Violet Book. It was said to resemble Volcarona and would descend from the skies, following people around and occasionally even attacking them.
* Some point to Iron Moth's aggression as a sign that it is, in fact, a UFO of sorts being controlled by alien life. Perhaps something out there is using Iron Moth to observe us, waiting for the moment to mount an invasion...
| [[File:637Volcarona.png|100px|link=Volcarona (Pokémon)]] {{p|Volcarona}}
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Iron Hands.png|100px|link=Iron Hands (Pokémon)]] {{p|Iron Hands}}
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Electric}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Hands: Secretly a Cyborg?!'''
* This being's name comes from the one given to an iron-handed entity in the mysterious Violet Book. It is said to have fists that move independent of its body and to be capable of throwing large, fast-moving vehicles.
* A leading theory holds that Iron Hands was once an athlete who became mortally wounded but was kept alive by being made into a cyborg. Why it so strongly resembles Hariyama, however, remains unanswered.
| [[File:297Hariyama.png|100px|link=Hariyama (Pokémon)]] {{p|Hariyama}}
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Iron Jugulis.png|100px|link=Iron Jugulis (Pokémon)]] {{p|Iron Jugulis}}
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Jugulis: Pokémon or Machine?!'''
* This flying life-form bearing a resemblance to Hydreigon has been seen in a certain corner of Paldea. It was reported to have razed an entire building with a high-energy blast, then flown off as if to find its next objective.
* Iron Jugulis is theorized to be a sort of machine-Hydreigon hybrid, as it combines the former's ruthlessness with the latter's ferocity. It takes its name from a similarly described entity in the Violet Book.
| [[File:635Hydreigon.png|100px|link=Hydreigon (Pokémon)]] {{p|Hydreigon}}
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Iron Thorns.png|100px|link=Iron Thorns (Pokémon)]] {{p|Iron Thorns}}
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Electric}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Thorns: A Tyranitar of the Distant Future?!'''
* A strange being called Iron Thorns has been sighted in a certain cave in Paldea. This being bears a strong resemblance to Tyranitar, but it apparently displays great coolheadedness and prefers to avoid unnecessary fights.
* It appears to be highly intelligent and clad in metallic armor, causing some to speculate that it may be a Tyranitar as it would appear a billion years from now. Its name comes from a similarly described entity that appears in the Violet Book.
| [[File:248Tyranitar.png|100px|link=Tyranitar (Pokémon)]] {{p|Tyranitar}}
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Iron Bundle.png|100px|link=Iron Bundle (Pokémon)]] {{p|Iron Bundle}}
| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Iron Bundle: An Ancient Civilization's Robot?!'''
* The mysterious Violet Book makes reference to a being called Iron Bundle, which was said to look like Delibird and to possess a spherical apparatus from which it would fire huge blasts of ice to propel itself through snowy lands.
* Plenty of theories about it have been floated. A leading one suggests it is the product of a long-gone civilization—a notion supported by ancient writings that describe the design and usage of machines resembling Iron Bundle.
| [[File:225Delibird.png|100px|link=Delibird (Pokémon)]] {{p|Delibird}}
| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | ---
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Iron Valiant.png|100px|link=Iron Valiant (Pokémon)]] {{p|Iron Valiant}}
| rowspan="2" | {{typecolor|Fairy}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="text-align: left" rowspan="2" | '''Iron Valiant: An Experiment Gone Wrong?!'''
* This oddity's name is borrowed from that of an object described in the Violet Book. One theory holds that it is in fact a robot—the product of a mad scientist's efforts to create the most powerful psychic Pokémon of all.
* According to its few eyewitnesses, Iron Valiant appears similar to both Gardevoir and Gallade. It's also said to be cruel enough to take its brilliantly shining blade and cut down anyone confronting it without hesitation.
| [[File:282Gardevoir-Mega.png|100px|link=Gardevoir (Pokémon)]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Gardevoir}}
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:475Gallade-Mega.png|100px|link=Gallade (Pokémon)]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Gallade}}
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ---
| [[File:Miraidon.png|100px|link=Miraidon (Pokémon)]] {{p|Miraidon}} "Iron Serpent"
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entries'''
* Much remains unknown about this creature. It resembles Cyclizar, but it is far more ruthless and powerful.
* This seems to be the Iron Serpent mentioned in an old book. The Iron Serpent is said to have turned the land to ash with its lightning.
| [[File:Cyclizar.png|100px|link=Cyclizar (Pokémon)]] {{p|Cyclizar}}
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Normal}}
|-
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#{{violet color light}}" colspan=8 |
|}

===Base stats comparison===
{{groupstats/8|scarlet||Great Tusk|ground|115|131|131|53|53|87||Brute Bonnet|grass|111|127|99|79|99|55||Sandy Shocks|electric|85|81|97|121|85|101||Scream Tail|fairy|115|65|99|65|115|111||Flutter Mane|ghost|55|55|55|135|135|135||Slither Wing|bug|85|135|79|85|105|81||Roaring Moon|dragon|105|139|71|55|101|119||Koraidon|fighting|100|135|115|85|100|135}}
{{groupstats/8|violet||Iron Treads|ground|90|112|120|72|70|106||Iron Moth|fire|80|70|60|140|110|110||Iron Hands|fighting|154|140|108|50|68|50||Iron Jugulis|dark|94|80|86|122|80|108||Iron Thorns|rock|100|134|110|70|84|72||Iron Bundle|ice|56|80|114|124|60|136||Iron Valiant|fairy|74|130|90|120|60|116||Miraidon|electric|100|85|100|135|115|135}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Scarlet Book Legendary-Beast.png|thumb|200px|Legendary Beast trio paradox Pokémon teaser from Scarlet Book]]
[[File:Violet Book Sword-Justice.png|thumb|200px|Swords of Justice trio paradox Pokémon teaser from Violet Book]]
* All Future Pokémon have English names starting with "Iron".
** While this doesn't explicitly apply to {{p|Miraidon}}, its past name was "Iron Serpent", as mentioned in its Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet.
* {{p|Donphan}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, and {{p|Cyclizar}} are the only Pokémon to have Paradox counterparts in both Scarlet and Violet.
* {{p|Iron Valiant}} is the only Paradox Pokémon to be based off of more than one Pokémon.
* {{p|Roaring Moon}} and Iron Valiant can be considered counterparts of each other:
** They are the only Paradox Pokémon based off [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon.
** They share a base stat total of 590 instead of the 570 found in the non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} Paradox Pokémon.
** Both have lower base stat totals than their Mega Evolved contemporaries.
** Both are separated from the other Paradox Pokémon in [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]] numbering.
** Both do not appear in any editions of "Occulture" in the Naranja/Uva Academy entrance hall.
* Roaring Moon, {{p|Iron Jugulis}}, and {{p|Iron Thorns}} are the only Paradox Pokémon to have a lower base stat total than their contemporaries.
* No Paradox Pokémon based on a {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|version-exclusive Pokémon}} is available in the same game as its modern-day counterpart.
* The Paradox Pokémon share similarities with the [[Ultra Beast]]s:
** Both cannot evolve in the first set of games the groups appear in.
** Both play a role in the main story.
** Both groups consist of [[gender unknown]] Pokémon and are unable to [[No Eggs Discovered (Egg Group)|breed]].
** Both are connected to Legendary Pokémon.
** The majority of Pokémon in both groups have a base stat total of 570.
** With the exceptions of Koraidon and Miraidon, every Paradox Pokémon and every Ultra Beast has an Ability that boosts its most proficient non-HP stat.
** Promotional material for both groups' debut games did not refer to them as Pokémon or reveal any of their types prior to the games' releases.
** Characters in the games are initially unsure whether either group are actually Pokémon.
* Not counting {{p|Koraidon}} or Miraidon, all Ancient Pokémon have odd numbered stats while all Future Pokémon have even numbered stats.
** Additionally, all Ancient Pokémon are taller than the Pokémon they are based on, while all Future Pokémon are shorter.
** Furthermore, all Ancient Pokémon feature traditional oriental riffs, while all Future Pokémon have electronic and mechanical noises in the background of their respective cries.
* All [[type]]s except {{t|Normal}} are represented by at least one Paradox Pokémon.
* In the Scarlet Book/Violet Book there are sketches of an imaginary Pokémon, based on Paradox Pokémon found in Area Zero. It is similar to the three [[Legendary beasts]] and another to the three [[Swords of Justice]] respectively.
* [[Generation II]] has the most Paradox Pokémon counterparts of Pokémon that debuted during the generation, with five. [[Generation IV]] has the fewest, with only one.
* No Pokémon from generations {{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}}, or {{gen|VIII}} have Paradox Pokémon counterparts.
** However, Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant are based on Mega Evolved Pokémon, a concept introduced in Generation VI.
* Every Paradox Pokémon shares a type with its contemporary counterpart, typically the primary type.
* Every Paradox Pokémon's contemporary counterpart can be found in Paldea.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=悖謬寶可夢 ''{{tt|Buhtmauh Pokémon|Paradoxical Pokémon}}''
|zh_cmn=悖謬寶可夢 / 悖谬宝可梦 ''{{tt|Bèimiù Bǎokěmèng|Paradoxical Pokémon}}''
|fr=Pokémon Paradoxe
|de=Paradox-Pokémon
|it=Pokémon Paradosso
|ko=패러독스 포켓몬 ''Paradox Pokémon''
|es=Pokémon paradoja
}}

==See Also==
* [[Terastal phenomenon]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Ultra Beast]]
[[Category:Pokémon groupings]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Paradox Pokémon|*]]

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[[zh:悖谬宝可梦]]

Exp. Share

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Scarftail: /* Legacy */

{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Exp. Share
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|jtrans=Learning Equipment
|gen=I
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|fling=yes
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{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VI|Key items}}
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|}

The '''Exp. Share''' (Japanese: '''がくしゅうそうち''' ''Learning Equipment''), called '''<sc>Exp.All</sc>''' in the [[Generation I]] games and formatted '''<sc>Exp.Share</sc>''' in the [[Generation II]] games, is a type of item introduced in [[Generation I]]. From [[Generation II]] to {{gen|V}}, it is a [[held item]].

==In the games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|key items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}0}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}} {{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}} {{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}1500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|N/A|N/A}}
|}
|}

===Effect===
====Generation I====
In [[Generation I]] (when the item was known as the <sc>Exp.All</sc> in English), if it is in the [[Bag]], Exp. All halves the [[experience]] and [[Effort values|stat experience]] earned by the player's Pokémon that participated in the battle in order to distribute experience and stat experience to all [[party]] members.

Half of the earned experience and stat experience is distributed evenly among party members who participated in the battle. Then, due to [[Experience#Apparent Exp. All programming error in Generation I|a bug]], experience and stat experience equal to the amount received by a single participating party member is distributed evenly among all party members. If only one of the player's Pokémon participated in the battle this amount is equal to half of the total, functioning as intended; however, if multiple Pokémon participated, some experience and stat experience that would have otherwise been earned is lost. Experience that would be distributed to a fainted Pokémon is always lost. For example, in a party of five, each Pokémon would get 20% of the shared experience. If two Pokémon are fainted, the remaining three still only get 20% of the shared experience each, and 40% of the shared experience is lost.

====Generation II====
If any non-fainted Pokémon in the party [[held item|holds]] an Exp. Share, the total [[experience]] and [[effort value|stat experience]] earned when an opposing Pokémon faints is split in half, with 50% evenly distributed between all non-fainted Pokémon who participated in the {{pkmn|battle}} and 50% evenly distributed between all non-fainted Pokémon holding an Exp. Share (rounded down to the nearest whole number).

When the Pokémon holding this item receives experience, the amount of Exp. Points gained is shown twice. Furthermore, a Pokémon whose [[Original Trainer]] is the {{player}} that both participates in battle and holds an Exp. Share will gain approximately 50% (due to rounding) of the experience twice, meaning that it does not receive 100% of the experience.

====Generation III to V====
If any non-fainted Pokémon in the party [[held item|holds]] an Exp. Share, the total [[experience]] earned when an opposing Pokémon faints is split in half, with 50% evenly distributed between all non-fainted Pokémon who participated in the {{pkmn|battle}} and 50% evenly distributed between all non-fainted Pokémon holding an Exp. Share. In Generation III and IV, any Pokémon that gains experience also gains all {{EV}}s awarded from that battle; from Generation V onward, any Pokémon eligible to gain experience, even if they are level 100, gains all EVs awarded from that battle.

In [[Generation V]], the amount of experience that Pokémon receive from battles is dependent on the difference in [[level]]s of the defeated Pokémon and the Pokémon gaining experience. This difference is applied after distributing the total experience among the party.

====Generation VI to VII====
Starting in [[Generation VI]], it is now a [[Key Item]]. It can be turned on or off from the Bag menu in the overworld.

If it is enabled, the [[experience]] and {{EV}}s earned when an opposing Pokémon faints or is caught is awarded to all of the non-fainted Pokémon in the party individually. Pokémon that do not participate in battle only gain 50% of the possible experience. Any Pokémon eligible to receive experience (including level 100 Pokémon) receives all EVs from that event.

===Legacy===
Starting with [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the Exp. Share is not an obtainable item, but its effects are present from the start of the game and cannot be turned off.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Key items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|Gives <sc>Exp.</sc> Points to all Pokémon in party, even those not in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GS}}|Shares battle <sc>Exp.</sc> points. (<sc>Hold</sc>)}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|C}}|Shares battle <sc>Exp.</sc> Points. (<sc>Hold</sc>)}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A hold item that gets <sc>Exp.</sc> points from battles.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An item to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>. The holder gets a share of <sc>Exp.</sc> points without having to battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder gets a share of a battle's Exp. Points without battling.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|Turning on this special device will allow all the Pokémon on your team to receive Exp. Points from battles.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|key items}}
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| {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}} {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}
| {{rt|15|Kanto}} [[gate]] 2F (from {{prof|Oak}}'s [[Professors' aides|aide]] after obtaining 50 Pokémon)
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|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from [[Mr. Pokémon]] in exchange for the [[Red Scale]])
| [[Lucky Channel]] (3 digits)
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| [[Devon Corporation]] (from [[Mr. Stone]] after delivering the [[Letter]])
| [[Lilycove Department Store]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (3 digits)
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{rt|15|Kanto}} [[gate]] 2F (from {{prof|Oak}}'s [[Professors' aides|aide]] after obtaining 50 Pokémon)
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|-
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| [[Agate Village]]
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|-
| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
| [[Phenac City]] (from Mayor [[Trest]] after rescuing the city)
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|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} (from {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}}'s father after seeing 35 Pokémon)
| [[Jubilife TV]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (3 digits)
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{rt|30|Johto}} (from [[Mr. Pokémon]] in exchange for the [[Red Scale]])
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (3 digits)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Castelia City]] (Battle Company), [[Icirrus City]] ([[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]])
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|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Castelia City]] (Battle Company), [[Icirrus City]] ([[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]]), [[Floccesy Town]] (held by {{pkmn2|gift}} {{p|Gible}}{{sup/5|B2}}/{{p|Dratini}}{{sup/5|W2}})
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|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Santalune City]] (from [[Alexa]] after defeating [[Viola]])
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|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Petalburg Woods]] (from [[Devon Corporation|Devon]] employee after defeating {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}})
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|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{rt|1|Alola}} (from [[Professor Kukui]] during the first visit at the {{al|Trainers' School}})
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|}
|}

===Artwork===
<gallery>
RG Exp All.png|EXP.ALL artwork from [[Generation I]]
</gallery>

==In Pokémon Unite==
The Exp. Share is one of several held items in this game.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Violet color}}; border:3px solid #{{Violet color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" rowspan="2"|Held Item
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" colspan="4"|Upgrade Effects
|-
!style="background:#ffca96 " |Grade 1
!style="background:#ffca96 " |Grade 10
!style="background:#ffca96 " |Grade 20
!style="background:#ffca96 " |Grade 30
|-
|[[File:UNITE Exp Share.png|x50px]] [[Exp. Share|Exp Share]]
|Increases the Pokémon's Passive Exp. Point gain by '''2''' per second while it has the fewest Exp. Points on its team. In addition, when a nearby teammate defeats a wild Pokémon that teammate gains slightly more Exp. Points. HP : +16 Speed : +0
|Increases the Pokémon's Passive Exp. Point gain by '''3''' per second while it has the fewest Exp. Points on its team. In addition, when a nearby teammate defeats a wild Pokémon that teammate gains slightly more Exp. Points. HP : +80 Speed : +50
|Increases the Pokémon's Passive Exp. Point gain by '''4''' per second while it has the fewest Exp. Points on its team. In addition, when a nearby teammate defeats a wild Pokémon that teammate gains slightly more Exp. Points. HP : +160 Speed : +100
|Increases the Pokémon's Passive Exp. Point gain by '''4''' per second while it has the fewest Exp. Points on its team. In addition, when a nearby teammate defeats a wild Pokémon that teammate gains slightly more Exp. Points. HP : +240 Speed : +150
|-
|}

==In the TCG==
[[File:ExpShareSunMoon118.jpg|thumb|200px|Exp. Share]]
{{main|EXP.ALL (Neo Destiny 93)}}
The '''EXP.ALL''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Pokémon Tool}} {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Neo Series (the Japanese Neo Era) in the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion, and was later reprinted in the {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} expansion. The card was later reprinted under the name '''Exp. Share''' as a {{TCG|Pokémon Tool}} {{TCG|Item card}} during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era) in the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion. The Exp. Share has subsequently been reprinted in the English XY Series (the Japanese XY Era) and the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese Sun & Moon Era).

As the EXP.ALL, it allows the player to move an {{TCG|Energy card}} from a Knocked Out Active Pokémon to the Pokémon the EXP.ALL is attached to, then discard the EXP.ALL. As the Exp. Share, it has the same effect, except that it is not discarded after applying its effect.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], the player can obtain more than one Exp. All in the same game by transferring them from other games of this generation at the {{OBP|PC|Stadium}} in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] (using the [[Transfer Pak]]). However, having multiple Exp. All does not change the amount of experience gained by the Pokémon.
** It is not possible to legitimately have more than one Exp. All in the [[Virtual Console]] version of Generation I games this way, because they have no access to games in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]].
* In Generation I, the player can delete the Exp. All or sell it for 0{{PDollar}}. This would effectively mean permanently losing this item, as there is no way to obtain it more than once in normal gameplay (aside from using Pokémon Stadium 2 as said above).

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{key items color light}}|bordercolor={{key items color dark}}
|zh_yue=學習裝置 ''{{tt|Hohkjaahp Jōngji|Learning Equipment}}''
|zh_cmn=學習裝置 / 学习装置 ''{{tt|Xuéxí Zhuāngzhì|Learning Equipment}}''
|da=Deling af erfaringspoint
|fr=Multi Exp
|de=EP-Teiler
|it=Condividi {{tt|Esp.|Esperienza}}Gen VI+ {{tt|Condiv.|Condividi}} {{tt|Esp.|Esperienza}}Gen II-V {{tt|Distrib|Distributore}} {{tt|Esp.|Esperienza}}{{sup/1|RBY}}
|ko=학습장치 ''{{tt|Hakseup Jangchi|Learning Equipment}}''
|pt_br={{tt|Compart.|Compartilhar}} {{tt|Exp.|Experiência}}
|ru=Общая Доля ''Obshchaya Dolya''
|es=Repartir Exp
|sv=Erfarenhetsandel
|th=อุปกรณ์ช่วยเรียนรู้ ''Learning Equipment''
|pt_eu=Partilha de Experiência{{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
}}

==See also==
* [[List of Key Items (Generation VI)]]
* [[List of Key Items (Generation VII)]]

{{-}}
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[[Category:Held items]]
[[Category:Key Items]]

[[de:EP-Teiler]]
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[[it:Condividi Esperienza]]
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[[zh:学习装置（道具）]]

Corviknight (Pokémon)

2022-11-26T00:54:12Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Corviknight}}
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|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Corviknight
|jname=アーマーガア
|jtranslit=Āmāgā
|tmname=Armorga
|forme=2
|form1=Corviknight
|form2=Gigantamax Corviknight
|image2=Corviknight-Gigantamax.png
|ndex=823
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|category=Raven
|height-ftin=7'03"
|height-m=2.2
|height-ftin2=45'11"+
|height-m2=14.0+
|weight-lbs=165.3
|weight-kg=75.0
|weight-lbs2=???
|weight-kg2=???
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Pressure
|ability2=Unnerve
|abilityd=Mirror Armor
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Flying
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=3
|evde=3
|expyield=248
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=Purple
|catchrate=45
|body=09
|pokefordex=corviknight
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Corviknight''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アーマーガア''' ''Armorga'') is a dual-type {{2t|Flying|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Corvisquire}} starting at [[level]] 38. It is the final form of {{p|Rookidee}}.

Corviknight has a [[Gigantamax]] form.

==Biology==
Corviknight is a large, avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a raven. Most of its body is a lustrous black, but its lower beak and legs have a matte color. Its feathers are tempered with steel. Its mantle, breast, belly, flanks, and scapular feathers are smooth and resemble plate armor. Corviknight's talons, head, and upper beak are similarly armored. It has a crest above its eyes that resembles a crown, and a ruff of feathers on its throat that resemble a beard. Corviknight's eyes have white pupils, red irises, and black sclerae.

[[File:Company Icon Galar Taxi.png|thumb|left|150px|Icon of Galar Taxi]]
Corviknight is said to be the strongest bird Pokémon in the [[Galar]] [[region]], being able to scare off any Pokémon that tries to challenge it. Due to its intelligence and flying skills, Corviknight serves a [[Flying Taxi]] service company called Galar Taxi, where it transports people from one location to another.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/corviknight/ Corviknight | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Corviknight preys on {{p|Bunnelby}}, and has violent territorial clashes with {{p|Skarmory}}. In [[Paldea]], Corviknight is preyed upon by {{p|Tinkaton}}, who pelts it with rocks as it flies; thus, Flying Taxis in Paldea use {{p|Squawkabilly}} instead of Corviknight to avoid potential dangers.

As [[Gigantamax]] Corviknight, it becomes larger with a slightly altered look. While Gigantamaxed, Corviknight's wings are streaked with glowing red patches of Dynamax energy, and its ruff of throat feathers is more robust. The plate on its breast and belly separates into two adorned plates, and the plates on its flanks become slashed, such that they resemble medieval puffed sleeves. Eight feathers called blade birds on the back of Gigantamax Corviknight's wings can be launched from its body to attack foes independently. Its blade birds also glow with Dynamax energy. In its Gigantamax form, Corviknight is powerful enough to generate hurricane-force winds. It can use its massive wings to hover in the air on updrafts created while Gigantamaxing. Its reinforced armor is barely affected by its opponent's attacks.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/corviknight/gigantamax/ Gigantamax Corviknight | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Corviknight is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] with the [[Ability]] of {{a|Mirror Armor}}.

Gigantamax Corviknight is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Wind Rage}}.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Project Mew Corviknight.png|thumb|250px|Corviknight in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
Two Corviknight appeared in ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', where they attacked a group of {{p|Dreepy}} and {{p|Wooloo}} when a {{p|Rookidee}} in their nest was injured.

====Minor appearances====
Corviknight debuted in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', when a {{pkmn|Trainer}} used it to participate in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] against a {{p|Lugia}}.

A Corviknight used by [[Project Mew]] appeared in ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]''.

A [[Flying Taxi]] Corviknight appeared in ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]''.

Another Flying Taxi Corviknight appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN100|Corviknight|Ash's Rotom Phone|Corviknight, the Raven Pokémon. A {{t|Flying}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Corviknight has no rivals in the [[Galar]] [[region]]'s skies. Its shimmering black steel body daunts opponents and causes fear.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Flying Taxi Corviknight Twilight Wings.png|thumb|left|250px|Corviknight in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
[[File:Flying Taxi Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Corviknight in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
A Corviknight serves as the [[Flying Taxi]] in the miniseries, starting with ''[[TW01|Letter]]''. In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', it was revealed that multiple Corviknight serve in that role.

===GOTCHA!===
A Corviknight briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Hop]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
Multiple [[Flying Taxi]] Corviknight appeared in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]''.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Flying Taxi Adventures.png||thumb|200px|Corviknight in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Flying Taxi}}
Corviknight, acting as a Flying Taxi, debuted in ''[[PASS06|Watch Out!! Strong Rivals]]''. Multiple others have appeared in a similar role.

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
A Trainer's Corviknight appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.
{{-}}

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

==Other appearances==
====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
Corviknight appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Flying|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=023|reg2=Galar|num2=165|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pokémon reigns supreme in the skies of the Galar region. The black luster of its steel body could drive terror into the heart of any foe.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=With their great intellect and flying skills, these Pokémon very successfully act as the Galar region's airborne taxi service.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Corviknight}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Imbued with Gigantamax energy, its wings can whip up winds more forceful than any a hurricane could muster. The gusts blow everything away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=The eight feathers on its back are called blade birds, and they can launch off its body to attack foes independently.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=42}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Corviknight can’t serve as a taxi service in Paldea because the Pokémon’s {{p|Tinkaton|natural predators}} will attack it while it flies, endangering the customer.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Although its wings have partly turned to steel and become heavy as a result, this Pokémon flies through the skies with ease.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Flying|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area={{rt|7|Galar}}, [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[Slumbering Weald]] [[Giant's Cap]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Motostoke Riverbank]], [[North Lake Miloch]], [[Watchtower Ruins]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[East Lake Axewell/Dens|East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) '''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}'''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Ballimere Lake]] ([[Wanderer]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}



====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40, 50, 60|November 15 to December 4, 2019|link=Wild Area News#November 15 to December 4, 2019}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 70|November 15 to December 4, 2019|link=Wild Area News#November 15 to December 4, 2019}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 70|December 4, 2019 to January 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News#December 4, 2019 to January 9, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 70|December 31, 2019 to January 3, 2020|link=Wild Area News#December 31, 2019 to January 3, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 70|December 20 to 25, 2019|link=Wild Area News#December 20 to 25, 2019}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50|June 2 to 29, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 2 to 29, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50|June 17 to 28, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 17 to 28, 2020}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Flying
|type2=Steel
|HP=98
|Attack=87
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=53
|SpDef=85
|Speed=67
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|Normal=50
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=0
|Ground=0
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=25
|Electric=200
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=50
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=2
|steel=yes
|newpoison=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Corviknight|Flying|Steel|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Power Trip|Dark|Physical|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Corviknight|Flying|Steel|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Corviknight|Flying|Steel|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Corviknight|Flying|Steel|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Corviknight|Flying|Steel|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Corviknight|Flying|Steel|8}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Corviknight|Flying|Steel|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Corviknight|Flying|Steel|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Flying|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=823
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Rookidee
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=221
|attack=163
|defense=192
|fast={{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Air Slash}}
|special={{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, {{m|Iron Head}}
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{evobox-3
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|no1=821
|name1=Rookidee
|type1-1=Flying
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=822
|name2=Corvisquire
|type1-2=Flying
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 38}}
|no3=823
|name3=Corviknight
|type1-3=Flying
|type2-3=Steel
}}

===Forms===
====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=823Corviknight
|name1=Corviknight
|type1-1=Flying
|type2-1=Steel
|forme1=Corviknight
|sprite2=823Corviknight-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Corviknight
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|item1=Dynamax Band
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=flying|type2=steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=823|Form1=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|823|Corviknight}}

==Trivia==
* Corviknight and its pre-evolved forms were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1213844996975017989 Tweet by ありがひとし/ArigaHitoshi (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on January 5, 2020.</ref>
* [[Gigantamax]] Corviknight and Gigantamax {{p|Orbeetle}} are tied for the shortest of all Gigantamax forms, at roughly 45'11".

===Origin===
Corviknight may be based on a {{wp|raven}}, a {{wp|carrion crow}}, or the {{wp|western jackdaw}}; all three are corvids commonly found in Great Britain. Corviknight's overall appearance may be based on {{wp|black knight}} characters from medieval settings. Corviknight may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Ravens of the Tower of London}}, a group of at least six ravens kept at The Tower of London who are believed to protect the Crown and the Tower.

====Name origin====
Corviknight may be a combination of ''{{wp|Corvidae|corvid}}'' and ''knight''.

Armorga may be a combination of ''armor'', ガアガア ''gāgā'' (sound of squawking), and 鴉 ''a'' (crow, raven).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Flying|type2=Steel
|ja=アーマーガア ''Armorga''|jameaning=From ''armor'', {{tt|ガアガア ''gāgā''|sound of squawking}}, and {{tt|鴉 ''a''|crow, raven}}
|fr=Corvaillus|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|corvus|Latin for raven}}'' and ''{{tt|vaillant|valiant}}''
|es=Corviknight|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Krarmor|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Krähe|crow}}'' and ''armor''
|it=Corviknight|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=아머까오 ''Armorkkao''|komeaning=From ''armor'', {{tt|까마귀 ''kkamagwi''|crow, raven}}, {{tt|오 (烏) ''o''|crow, raven}}, and {{tt|아 (鴉) ''a''|crow, raven}}
|zh_cmn=鋼鎧鴉 / 钢铠鸦 ''Gāngkǎiyā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|鋼 / 钢 ''gāng''|steel}}, {{tt|鎧 / 铠 ''kǎi''|armor}}, and {{tt|鴉 / 鸦 ''yā''|crow, raven}}
|zh_yue=鋼鎧鴉 ''Gōnghói'ā''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|鋼 ''gōnghói''|steel}}, {{tt|鎧 ''hói''|armor}} and {{tt|鴉 ''ā''|crow, raven}}
|ru=Корвинайт ''Korvinayt''|rumeaning=From English name
|th=อาร์เมอร์การ์ ''Amoeka''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Gigantamax]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Flying|type2=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Flying|prevnum=822|prev=Corvisquire|nextnum=824|next=Blipbug}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex]]

[[de:Krarmor]]
[[es:Corviknight]]
[[fr:Corvaillus]]
[[it:Corviknight]]
[[ja:アーマーガア]]
[[zh:钢铠鸦]]

Tinkaton (Pokémon)

2022-11-21T22:30:16Z

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{{Unknown Pokémon}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fairy|type2=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fairy|prevnum=|prev=Tinkatuff|nextnum=|next=Charcadet}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Tinkaton
|jname=デカヌチャン
|jtranslit=Dekanuchan
|tmname=Dekanuchan
|image=Tinkaton.png
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Steel
|category=Hammer
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=248.7
|weight-kg=112.8
|abilityn=2
|ability1=Mold Breaker
|ability2=Own Tempo
|abilityd=Pickpocket
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Fairy
|egggroup2=
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=3
|evhp=0
|evat=0
|evde=0
|evsa=0
|evsd=3
|evsp=0
|expyield=Unknown
|lv100exp=1059860
|gendercode=254
|color=Pink
|catchrate=45
|body=Unknown
|pokefordex=tinkaton
|generation=9
|friendship=50
}}
'''Tinkaton''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''デカヌチャン''' ''Dekanuchan'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fairy|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Tinkatuff}} starting at [[level]] 38. It is the final form of {{p|Tinkatink}}.
==Biology==
Tinkaton is a pink, bipedal, {{wp|humanoid}}-like Pokémon with purple eyes, light pink hair with darker pink patterns across it, and a large mouth. Its hands have 5 fingers each, with the thumbs having the same color of pink as the body. It wields a giant metal hammer that weighs over 220 pounds (100 kg) and designed with varying shades of purple. Despite the hammer being heavy, this Pokémon can swing it with ease by using its whole body.

Tinkaton uses its hammer to swing rocks into the sky, aiming for {{p|Corviknight}} flying in the sky. This Pokémon is also very intelligent and will steal anything that it wants and will take it back to its dwelling.

Tinkaton is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Gigaton Hammer}}.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Tinkaton (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fairy|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=281}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This intelligent Pokémon has a very daring disposition. It knocks rocks into the sky with its hammer, aiming for flying {{p|Corviknight}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The hammer tops {{tt|220 pounds|100 kg}}, yet it gets swung around easily by Tinkaton as it steals whatever it pleases and carries its plunder back home.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fairy|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Tinkatuff]]}}
|}
|}
|}

====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fairy
|type2=Steel
|HP=85
|Attack=75
|Defense=77
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=105
|Speed=94
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Steel
|Normal=50
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=50
|Bug=25
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=50
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|fairy=yes
|newpoison=2
|newdragon=½
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Tinkaton|Fairy|Steel|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Gigaton Hammer|Steel|Physical|160|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|11|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Tinkaton|Fairy|Steel|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Tinkaton|Fairy|Steel|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Tinkaton|Fairy|Steel|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Tinkaton|Fairy|Steel|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Ice Hammer|Ice|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Tinkaton|Fairy|Steel|9}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Tinkaton|Fairy|Steel|9}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Tinkaton|Fairy|Steel|9}}

===Side game data===
===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Normal
|no1=
|name1=Tinkatink
|type1-1=Fairy
|type2-1=Steel
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 24}}
|no2=
|name2=Tinkatuff
|type1-2=Fairy
|type2-2=Steel
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 38}}
|no3=
|name3=Tinkaton
|type1-3=Fairy
|type2-3=Steel
}}

===Sprites===

==Trivia==

*Tinkaton is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 506.
===Origin===
Given it's type combination, Tinkaton may be inspired by {{wp|gnomes}} or {{wp|dwarfs}}, the latter of which is commonly depicted using iron tools and weapons.

====Name origin====
Tinkaton may be a combination of ''{{wp|tinker}}'' (itinerant tinsmith) and ''ton''.

Dekanuchan may be a combination of でかい ''dekai'' (huge), 鍛冶 ''kanuchi'' (blacksmith) and the Japanese diminutive suffix ～ちゃん ''-chan''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fairy|type2=Steel
|ja=デカヌチャン ''Dekanuchan''|jameaning=From {{tt|でかい ''dekai''|huge}}, {{tt|鍛冶 ''kanuchi''|blacksmith}} and the Japanese diminutive suffix ～ちゃん ''-chan''
|fr=Forgelina|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|forger|to forge}}'' and ''{{tt|-elina|Italian feminine diminutive suffix}}''
|es=Tinkaton|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Granforgita|demeaning=From ''{{tt|gran|Spanish for great}}'', ''forge'' and ''{{tt|-ita|Spanish feminine diminutive suffix}}''
|it=Tinkaton|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=두드리짱 ''Dudeurijjang''|komeaning=From {{tt|두드리다 ''dudeurida''|to knock}} and {{tt|대장장이 ''daedaejang-i''|blacksmith}}
|zh_cmn=巨鍛匠 / 巨锻匠 ''Jùduànjiàng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|巨 ''jù''|giant}}, {{tt|鍛 / 锻 ''duàn''|to forge}} and {{tt|鐵匠 / 铁匠 ''tiějiàng''|blacksmith}}
|zh_yue=巨鍛匠 ''Geuihdyunjeuhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|巨 ''geuih''|giant}}, {{tt|鍛 ''dyun''|to forge}} and {{tt|鐵匠 '' titjeuhng''|blacksmith}}}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==


==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fairy|type2=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fairy|prevnum=|prev=Tinkatuff|nextnum=|next=Charcadet}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Granforgita]]
[[es:Tinkaton]]
[[fr:Forgelina]]
[[it:Tinkaton]]
[[ja:デカヌチャン]]
[[zh:巨锻匠]]

Miraidon (Pokémon)

2022-11-20T13:04:13Z

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{{Unknown Pokémon}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric|type2=Dragon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|prevnum=|prev=Koraidon|nextnum=|next=Tinkatink}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Miraidon
|jname=ミライドン
|tmname=Miraidon
|image=Miraidon.png
|typen=2
|type1=Electric
|type2=Dragon
|category=Paradox
|height-ftin=11'6"
|height-m=3.5
|weight-lbs=529.1
|weight-kg=240
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Hadron Engine
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=50
|evtotal=3
|evhp=0
|evat=0
|evde=0
|evsa=3
|evsd=0
|evsp=0
|expyield=Unknown
|lv100exp=1250000
|gendercode=255
|color=Blue
|catchrate=3
|body=Unknown
|pokefordex=miraidon
|generation=9
|friendship=0
}}

'''Miraidon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミライドン''' ''Miraidon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IX]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it appears to be a futuristic relative of {{p|Cyclizar}}.

Miraidon has five [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Koraidon and Miraidon|different forms]] when it travels the [[Paldea]] region or adapting to a situation.
*'''Lower Power''' when it has little power.
*'''Drive Mode''' when traveling on land.
*'''Aquatic Mode''' when traveling in the water.
*'''Glide Mode''' when traveling in the skies.
*'''Ultimate Mode''' during battle and full strength.

Miraidon is the [[game mascot]] appearing on the boxart of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet}}. It is a [[Paradox Pokémon]], also known as the "Iron Serpent".

==Biology==
Miraidon is a large robotic reptilian Pokémon. Most of its body is violet in color, although its face, claws, abdomen, and tail are gray. Additionally, there are light blue accents on its shoulders and legs, the latter of which resemble jet engines when folded and allow it to float in the air. Its head has a dark purple {{wp|Casque (anatomy)|casque}}, circular purple cheeks, two pairs of antennae, and black eyes. The eyes have a pixelated display; they usually show yellow-cyan pupils, although Miraidon can simulate blinking by changing the display pattern. Inside Miraidon's body is what appears to be purplish-yellow energy, with light blue streaks accenting it. This energy is mostly concentrated on its throat (forming a prominent circular growth), tail, and antennae (which can emit the energy in a manner similar to electricity).

Miraidon has the ability to change its form in order to facilitate travel. Drive Mode Miraidon can generate the energy in its tail and throat and turn them into wheel-like rings, which allow it to accelerate. Aquatic Mode Miraidon is similar in appearance to Drive Mode, and propels itself using both its rings and the jet engines on its legs. Glide Mode Miraidon moves its antennae in order to expand an energy membrane, allowing it to glide through the sky.<ref name=SVsite>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/legendary_pokemon/ Legendary Pokémon — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref>

Miraidon is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Electro Drift}}.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Miraidon (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=400}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=Much remains unknown about this creature. It resembles {{p|Cyclizar}}, but it is far more ruthless and powerful.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This seems to be the Iron Serpent mentioned in an old book. The Iron Serpent is said to have turned the land to ash with its lightning.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|HP=100|Attack=85|Defense=100|SpAtk=135|SpDef=115|Speed=135}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|type1=Electric|type2=Dragon
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=25
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=200
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Miraidon|Electric|Dragon|9}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|7|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|14|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Parabolic Charge|Electric|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|42|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Electro Drift|Electric|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|63|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level8|70|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|77|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|84|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|91|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/level8|98|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Miraidon|Electric|Dragon|9}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Miraidon|Electric|Dragon|9}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Miraidon|Electric|Dragon|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Miraidon|Electric|Dragon|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Miraidon|Electric|Dragon|9}}

===Side game data===
===Evolution===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Electric
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=
|name1=Miraidon
|type1-1=Electric
|type2-1=Dragon}}

===Sprites===

==Trivia==
*Miraidon shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Koraidon}}. They are both known as the Paradox Pokémon.

===Origin===
Miraidon's appearance may be based on a robotic {{wp|Chinese dragon}} and various lizards, such as the {{wp|anole}} or the genera ''{{wp|Sitana}}'' and ''{{wp|Sarada (lizard)|Sarada}}'' — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. Some elements of its design may be based on parts of various {{wp|motor vehicle|motorized vehicle}}s, with its {{wp|Casque (anatomy)|casque}} resembling a motorcycle windshield, its shoulders being similar to handlebars, its rear looking like the backrest of a vehicle seat, its throat and tail resembling wheels when active, and its legs resembling {{wp|jet engine|jet engines}} or {{wp|exhaust pipes}}. Miraidon's ability to rearrange itself when changing between forms may be inspired by {{wp|transforming robots}}.

====Name origin====
Miraidon may be a combination of 未来 ''mirai'' (future), ライド ''raido'' (ride), ''dragon'', ''don'' (Spanish for lord), and ''-don'' (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Dragon
|ja=ミライドン ''Miraidon''|jameaning=From {{tt|未来 ''mirai''|future}}, ''ride'', ''dragon'', {{tt|''don''|Spanish for lord}}, and {{tt|''-don''|common suffix in dinosaur names}}
|fr=Miraidon|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Miraidon|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Miraidon|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Miraidon|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=미라이돈 ''Miraidon''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=密勒頓 / 密勒顿 ''Mìlèdùn''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=密勒頓 ''Mahtlaahkdeuhn''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name}}
{{-}}

{|
|-
| style="vertical-align:top" |
''Drive Mode''
{{langtable
|color={{Electric color}}|bordercolor={{Dragon color dark}}
|ja=ドライブモード ''Drive Mode''
|zh_yue=行駛模式
|zh_cmn=行驶模式
|nl=
|fr=Mode Terrestre
|de=Fahrmodus
|it=Assetto Sprint
|ko=드라이브모드
|ru=
|es=Modo Conducción
}}
|
''Aquatic Mode''
{{langtable
|color={{Electric color}}|bordercolor={{Dragon color dark}}
|ja=フロートモード ''Float Mode''
|zh_yue=浮水模式
|zh_cmn=浮水模式
|nl=
|fr=Mode Aquatique
|de=Wassermodus
|it=Assetto Nuoto
|ko=플로트모드
|ru=
|es=Modo Flote
}}
|
''Glide Mode''
{{langtable
|color={{Electric color}}|bordercolor={{Dragon color dark}}
|ja=グライドモード ''Glide Mode''
|zh_yue=滑翔模式
|zh_cmn=滑翔模式
|nl=
|fr=Mode Aérien
|de=Gleitmodus
|it=Assetto Planata
|ko=글라이드모드
|ru=
|es=Modo Planeo
}}
|}

==Related articles==
* [[Terastal phenomenon]]
* [[Paradox Pokémon ]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

{{-}}
{{Legendary Pokémon}} 
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric|type2=Dragon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|prevnum=|prev=Koraidon|nextnum=|next=Tinkatink}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Game mascots]]

[[de:Miraidon]]
[[es:Miraidon]]
[[fr:Miraidon]]
[[it:Miraidon]]
[[ja:ミライドン]]
[[zh:密勒顿]]

[[Category:Paradox Pokémon]]
[[Category:Future Pokémon]]

Koraidon (Pokémon)

2022-11-20T12:59:51Z

Scarftail: /* Intro */

{{Unknown Pokémon}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon|prevnum=|prev=Chi-Yu|nextnum=|next=Miraidon}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=コライドン
|tmname=Koraidon
|image=Koraidon.png
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|type1=Fighting
|type2=Dragon
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|weight-lbs=668
|weight-kg=303
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|ability1=Orichalcum Pulse
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|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=50
|evtotal=3
|evhp=0
|evat=3
|evde=0
|evsa=0
|evsd=0
|evsp=0
|expyield=Unknown
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|color=Red
|catchrate=3
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|generation=9
|friendship=0
}}

'''Koraidon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コライドン''' ''Koraidon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IX]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it appears to be an ancient relative of {{p|Cyclizar}}.

Koraidon has 5 [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Koraidon and Miraidon|different forms]] when it travels the [[Paldea]] region or adapting to a situation.
*'''Limited Power''' when it has little power.
*'''Sprinting Build''' when traveling on land.
*'''Swimming Build''' when traveling in the water.
*'''Gliding Build''' when traveling in the skies.
*'''Apex Build''' during battle and full strength.

Koraidon is the [[game mascot]] appearing on the boxart of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}}. It is a [[Paradox Pokémon]], also known as the "Winged King".

==Biology==
Koraidon is a large reptilian Pokémon. Most of its body is scarlet in color, with white accents on its cheeks, abdomen, legs, and tail. Its head features a large plume and a pair of long, thin, twisted antennae; its rear has a similar, much larger plume. These plumes and antennae are white in color, and blue-purple at the base. It has yellow eyes with brown pupils, webbed feet, and blue features on its elbows and shoulders, as well as blue frills running down its neck. On its chest is a large circular protrusion which resembles a rubber tire. Its texture and black coloration is similar to the base of its tail, and it can inflate or deflate as needed.

Koraidon has the ability to change its form in order to facilitate travel. Sprinting Build Koraidon tucks in its tail and runs on all fours, moving at very fast speeds using its powerful legs. This form also allows Koraidon to climb cliffs. Swimming Build Koraidon can float in the water by turning its throat into a flotation device and using the membrane between its feet to swim. Gliding Build Koraidon can fly by unravelling its twisted tendrils into wings, allowing it to glide through the sky.<ref name=SVsite>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/legendary_pokemon/ Legendary Pokémon — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref>

Koraidon is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Collision Course}}.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Koraidon (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=399}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=This seems to be the Winged King mentioned in an old expedition journal. It was said to have split the land with its bare fists.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon resembles {{p|Cyclizar}}, but it is far burlier and more ferocious. Nothing is known about its ecology or other features.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Scarlet|area=[[Area Zero]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Koraidon|only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Violet}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}
====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon|HP=100|Attack=135|Defense=115|SpAtk=85|SpDef=100|Speed=135}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|type1=Fighting|type2=Dragon
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=200
|Dark=50
|Fairy=400
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Koraidon|Fighting|Dragon|9}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|7|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|14|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|42|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|49|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Collision Course|Fighting|Physical|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|63|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level8|70|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|77|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|84|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|91|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|98|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Koraidon|Fighting|Dragon|9}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Koraidon|Fighting|Dragon|9}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Koraidon|Fighting|Dragon|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Koraidon|Fighting|Dragon|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Koraidon|Fighting|Dragon|9}}

===Side game data===
===Evolution===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=
|name1=Koraidon
|type1-1=Fighting
|type2-1=Dragon}}

===Sprites===

==Trivia==
*Koraidon shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Miraidon}}. They are both known as the Paradox Pokémon.

===Origin===
Koraidon may be based on lizards, most notably the {{wp|Dactyloidae|anole}} and the genera ''{{wp|Sitana}}'' and ''{{wp|Sarada (lizard)|Sarada}}'' — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. It also has traits from other lizard species, namely the frills of the {{wp|iguana}}, the feet of the {{wp|gecko}}, and the prehensile tail of the {{wp|chameleon}}. Its feathers may be a reference to {{wp|feathered dinosaur}}s. Some elements of its design may be based on parts of a motorcycle: its antennae and shoulders are similar to handlebars, and the protrusion on its chest together with its tail resemble rubber tires, the latter especially when curled.

====Name origin====
Koraidon may be a combination of 古来 ''korai'' (ancient), ライド ''raido'' (ride), ''dragon'', ''don'' (Spanish for lord), and ''-don'' (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon
|ja=コライドン ''Koraidon''|jameaning=From {{tt|古来 ''korai''|ancient}}, ''ride'', ''dragon'', {{tt|''don''|Spanish for lord}}, and {{tt|''-don''|common suffix in dinosaur names}}
|fr=Koraidon|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Koraidon|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Koraidon|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Koraidon|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=코라이돈 ''Koraidon''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=故勒頓 / 故勒顿 ''Gùlèdùn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|故 ''gù''|old}} and the transcription of the Japanese name
|zh_yue=故勒頓 ''Gulaahkdeuhn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|故 ''gu''|old}} and the transcription of the Japanese name}}
{{-}}

{|
|-
| style="vertical-align:top" |
''Sprinting Build''
{{langtable
|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|ja=しっそうけいたい ''Shissō Keitai''
|zh_yue=疾馳形態
|zh_cmn=疾驰形态
|nl=
|fr=Forme de Course
|de=Sprintgestalt
|it=Foggia Scattante
|ko=질주형태
|ru=
|es=Fisonomía Carrera
}}
|
''Swimming Build''
{{langtable
|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|ja=ゆうえいけいたい ''Yūei Keitai''
|zh_yue=破浪形態
|zh_cmn=破浪形态
|nl=
|fr=Forme de Nage
|de=Schwimmgestalt
|it=Foggia Nautica
|ko=유영형태
|ru=
|es=Fisonomía Nado
}}
|
''Gliding Build''
{{langtable
|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|ja=かっくうけいたい ''Kakkū Keitai''
|zh_yue=乘風形態
|zh_cmn=乘风形态
|nl=
|fr=Forme de Vol
|de=Schwingengestalt
|it=Foggia Librata
|ko=활공형태
|ru=
|es=Fisonomía Planeo
}}
|}

==Related articles==
* [[Terastal phenomenon]]
* [[Paradox Pokémon ]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

{{-}}
{{Legendary Pokémon}} 
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon|prevnum=|prev=Chi-Yu|nextnum=|next=Miraidon}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Game mascots]]

[[de:Koraidon]]
[[es:Koraidon]]
[[fr:Koraidon]]
[[it:Koraidon]]
[[ja:コライドン]]
[[zh:故勒顿]]

[[Category:Paradox Pokémon]]
[[Category:Ancient Pokémon]]

Hoenn Route 103

2022-10-26T07:40:01Z

Scarftail: /* Trivia */

{{Route infobox
|number=103
|size=290
|generation=3
|image=Hoenn Route 103 ORAS.png
|imageIII=Hoenn Route 103 RS.png
|type=land
|mapdesc=On weekends and holidays, fishing enthusiasts flock to every section of coastline on this seaside route.
|south=Oldale Town
|east=Route 110
|north=Altering Cave
|northalt=Altering Cave{{tt|*|Pokemon Emerald only}}
|regioneast=Hoenn
|region=Hoenn
|surf=yes
}}

'''Route 103''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|１０３番道路|１０３ばんどうろ}}''' ''Route 103'') is a route in western [[Hoenn]], connecting {{rt|110|Hoenn}} and [[Oldale Town]].

==Route description==
===Eastern side===
Heading west from Route 110, Route 103 passes an opening in a forest blocked by a {{m|cut}}-able tree that leads to a pair of items and a [[soft soil]] patch containing two varieties of {{Berries}}. Just west of the passage is the first Trainer on the route. Continuing west on the path, Route 103 leads into the path of three more Trainers, two of which partake in a Double Battle, before turning northeast and opening up on the east side of a river.

The river itself contains an assortment of [[wild Pokémon]] and, in Pokémon Emerald, two {{tc|Swimmer}}s looking to do battle. The path that Route 103 takes across the water body is directly east-west, allowing Trainers to quickly traverse the channel.

In {{game|Emerald}}, the forest is slightly larger, contains an extra item, and is home to two Trainers. After the [[Hall of Fame]] is entered, [[Altering Cave]] can be accessed on the bank of the water.

===Western side===
On the west side of the river are three patches of grass containing more wild Pokémon. The route, from the east, avoids these patches, heading west from the river bank before hopping a ledge west of a grass patch and traveling south into Oldale. From Oldale, it is necessary to travel through a patch of grass to circumvent the ledge and reach the river.

Due to the route's location, it has become a popular training spot for Trainers, especially the [[rival]] from Littleroot, who is first seen and battled here. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the player and rival also have their last battle here after the end credits. During this battle, the player's Pokémon do not gain [[experience]].

==Items==
{{Itlisth}}
{{Itemlist|Guard Spec.|In the center of the forest on the eastern side of the route (requires {{m|Cut}})|Ru=yes|Sa=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Guard Spec.|In the western extent of the forest on the eastern side of the route (requires {{m|Cut}})|E=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Guard Spec.|In the southwest corner on the eastern side of the route|OR=yes|AS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|PP Up|In the center of the forest on the eastern side of the route|E=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Cheri Berry|In the [[soft soil]] bed in the forest on the eastern side of the route (requires {{m|Cut}})|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|E=yes|display=[[Cheri Berry]] ×4}}
{{Itemlist|Leppa Berry|In the [[soft soil]] bed in the forest on the eastern side of the route (requires {{m|Cut}})|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|E=yes|display=[[Leppa Berry]] ×2}}
{{Itemlist|Leppa Berry|In the [[soft soil]] bed beyond the line of small trees on the eastern side of the route (requires {{m|Cut}})|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Leppa Berry]] ×4}}
{{Itemlist|Chesto Berry|In the [[soft soil]] bed beyond the line of small trees on the eastern side of the route (requires {{m|Cut}})|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Chesto Berry]] ×4}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Doll|30% chance of receiving one after a rematch with {{tc|Twins}} Amy & Liv|OR=yes|AS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Heal Ball|20% chance of receiving one after a rematch with {{tc|Poké Fan}} Miguel|OR=yes|AS=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot}}

==Pokémon==
===Generation III===
{{catch/header|land|no}}
{{catch/entry3|261|Poochyena|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|30%|type1=Dark}}
{{catch/entry3|261|Poochyena|no|no|yes|Grass|2-4|60%|type1=Dark}}
{{catch/entry3|263|Zigzagoon|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|60%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry3|263|Zigzagoon|no|no|yes|Grass|3-4|20%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry3|278|Wingull|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|10%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry3|278|Wingull|no|no|yes|Grass|2-4|20%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{catch/entry3|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Surf|5-35|60%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry3|278|Wingull|yes|yes|yes|Surf|10-30|35%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry3|279|Pelipper|yes|yes|yes|Surf|25-30|5%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{catch/entry3|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|5-10|30%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry3|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|5-10|70%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry3|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|10-30|20%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry3|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|10-30|60%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry3|320|Wailmer|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|10-30|20%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry3|319|Sharpedo|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|30-35|40%|type1=Water|type2=Dark}}
{{catch/entry3|320|Wailmer|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|25-45|60%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/footer|land}}

===Generation VI===
{{catch/header|land|no}}
{{catch/entryoras|261|Poochyena|yes|yes|Grass|2-3|40%|type1=Dark}}
{{catch/entryoras|263|Zigzagoon|yes|yes|Grass|2-3|40%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entryoras|278|Wingull|yes|yes|Grass|2-3|20%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|land|{{color2|000|Horde Encounter}}}}
{{catch/entryoras|261|Poochyena|yes|yes|Horde Encounter|2|35%|type1=Dark}}
{{catch/entryoras|263|Zigzagoon|yes|yes|Horde Encounter|2|60%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entryoras|278|Wingull|yes|yes|Horde Encounter|2|5%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|land|Exclusively as {{color2|000|DexNav#Hidden Pokémon|hidden Pokémon}} After defeating or capturing {{pcolor|Groudon|000}}/{{pcolor|Kyogre|000}}}}
{{catch/entryoras|422|Shellos|yes|no|Grass|3|??%|type1=Water|form=West Sea}}
{{catch/entryoras|422E|Shellos|no|yes|Grass|3|??%|type1=Water|form=East Sea}}
{{catch/entryoras|441|Chatot|yes|yes|Grass|3|??%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryoras|506|Lillipup|yes|yes|Grass|3|??%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{catch/entryoras|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Surf|20, 25|65%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryoras|278|Wingull|yes|yes|Surf|20|30%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryoras|279|Pelipper|yes|yes|Surf|25, 30|5%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{catch/entryoras|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Fish Old|5|35%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryoras|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Old|10, 15|65%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryoras|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|Fish Good|25|35%|type1=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryoras|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Good|25|60%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryoras|320|Wailmer|yes|yes|Fish Good|25|5%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entryoras|320|Wailmer|yes|yes|Fish Super|30, 35, 40|100%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/footer|land}}

==Trainers==
===Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire===
====Western side====
{{MSP/3|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS Brendan.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Sapphire
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/3|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS Brendan.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Sapphire
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/3|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS Brendan.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000000|May (game)|May}}
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|sprite2=Spr RS May.png
|class2={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink2=Pokémon Trainer
|name2={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Sapphire
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Eastern side====
{{trainerheader|land|}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Aroma Lady.png|Aroma Lady|Daisy|640|1|315|Roselia|♀|16||36=ミドリ|37=Midori}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Twins.png|Twins|Amy & Liv|384|2|311|Plusle|♂|16||312|Minun|♂|16||36=クミとルミ|37=Kumi and Rumi|38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Pokéfan M.png|Pokéfan|Miguel|1280|1|300|Skitty|♀|16|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Fisherman.png|Fisherman|Andrew|600|3|129|Magikarp|♂|5||072|Tentacool|♂|10||129|Magikarp|♂|15||36=カツノリ|37=Katsunori}}
{{trainerdiv|land|Rematch}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Twins.png|Twins|Amy & Liv|{{tt|648|First rematch}}/{{tt|720|Second rematch}}/{{tt|792|Third rematch}}/{{tt|864|Fourth rematch onwards}}|2|311|Plusle|♂|{{tt|27|First rematch}}/{{tt|30|Second rematch}}/{{tt|33|Third rematch}}/{{tt|36|Fourth rematch onwards}}||312|Minun|♂|{{tt|27|First rematch}}/{{tt|30|Second rematch}}/{{tt|33|Third rematch}}/{{tt|36|Fourth rematch onwards}}||36=クミとルミ|37=Kumi and Rumi|38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Pokéfan M.png|Pokéfan|Miguel{{tt|*|First and second rematch}}|{{tt|2160|First rematch}}/{{tt|2400|Second rematch}}|1|300|Skitty|♀|{{tt|27|First rematch}}/{{tt|30|Second rematch}}|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Pokéfan M.png|Pokéfan|Miguel{{tt|*|Third rematch}}|{{tt|2640|Third rematch}}|1|301|Delcatty|♀|33|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Pokéfan M.png|Pokéfan|Miguel{{tt|*|Fourth rematch onwards}}|{{tt|2880|Fourth rematch onwards}}|1|301|Delcatty|♀|36|Sitrus Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerfooter|land|3|}}

===Pokémon Emerald===
====Western side====
{{MSP/3|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E Brendan.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/3|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E Brendan.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/3|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E Brendan.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Middle====
{{trainerheader|water}}
{{trainerdiv|water|Requires Surf}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Swimmer F.png|Swimmer♀|Isabelle|120 Potential [[Double Battle]] with Pete|1|183|Marill|♀|15|36=ユミコ|37=Yumiko}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Swimmer M.png|Swimmer♂|Pete|120 Potential [[Double Battle]] with Isabelle|1|072|Tentacool|♂|15|36=ヒデヒコ|37=Hidehiko}}
{{trainerfooter|water|3}}

====Eastern side====
{{trainerheader|land|}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Aroma Lady.png|Aroma Lady|Daisy|560|2|285|Shroomish|♀|14||315|Roselia|♀|14||36=ミドリ|37=Midori}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Twins.png|Twins|Amy & Liv|360|2|311|Plusle|♂|15||312|Minun|♂|15||36=クミとルミ|37=Kumi and Rumi|38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Pokéfan M.png|Pokéfan|Miguel|1200|1|300|Skitty|♀|15|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Fisherman.png|Fisherman|Andrew|600|3|129|Magikarp|♂|5||072|Tentacool|♂|10||129|Magikarp|♂|15||36=カツノリ|37=Katsunori}}
{{trainerdiv|land|Requires Cut}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Black Belt.png|Black Belt|Rhett|480 Potential [[Double Battle]] with Marcos|1|296|Makuhita|♂|15||36=シゲモリ|37=Shigemori}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Guitarist.png|Guitarist|Marcos|480 Potential [[Double Battle]] with Rhett|1|100|Voltorb||15||36=エリック|37=Erick}}
{{trainerdiv|land|Rematch}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Twins.png|Twins|Amy & Liv|{{tt|648|First rematch}}/{{tt|720|Second rematch}}/{{tt|792|Third rematch}}/{{tt|864|Fourth rematch onwards}}|2|311|Plusle|♂|{{tt|27|First rematch}}/{{tt|30|Second rematch}}/{{tt|33|Third rematch}}/{{tt|36|Fourth rematch onwards}}||312|Minun|♂|{{tt|27|First rematch}}/{{tt|30|Second rematch}}/{{tt|33|Third rematch}}/{{tt|36|Fourth rematch onwards}}||36=クミとルミ|37=Kumi and Rumi|38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Pokéfan M.png|Pokéfan|Miguel{{tt|*|First and second rematch}}|{{tt|2320|First rematch}}/{{tt|2560|Second rematch}}|1|300|Skitty|♀|{{tt|29|First rematch}}/{{tt|32|Second rematch}}|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Pokéfan M.png|Pokéfan|Miguel{{tt|*|Third rematch}}|2800|1|301|Delcatty|♀|35|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|Spr RS Pokéfan M.png|Pokéfan|Miguel{{tt|*|Fourth rematch onwards}}|3040|1|301|Delcatty|♀|38|Sitrus Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerfooter|land|3|}}

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
====Western side====
=====First visit=====
{{MSP/6|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=VSBrendan.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=VSMay.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|game=Alpha Sapphire
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=female
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/6|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=VSBrendan.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=VSMay.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|game=Alpha Sapphire
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=female
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/6|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=VSBrendan.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|game=Omega Ruby
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=VSMay.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|game=Alpha Sapphire
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=female
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Post-credits visit=====
{{MSP/6|252|Treecko|}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=VSBrendan 2.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=U-turn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=026
|pokemon=Raichu
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=321
|pokemon=Wailord
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Heavy Slam|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bulldoze|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ruby color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=286
|pokemon=Breloom
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Grass|type2=Fighting
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Seed Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Force Palm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Venoshock|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=257
|pokemon=Blaziken
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|held=Blazikenite
|move1=Blaze Kick|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Shadow Claw|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=VSMay 2.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=U-turn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=026
|pokemon=Raichu
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=321
|pokemon=Wailord
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Heavy Slam|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bulldoze|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sapphire color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=286
|pokemon=Breloom
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Grass|type2=Fighting
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Seed Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Force Palm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Venoshock|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=257
|pokemon=Blaziken
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|held=Blazikenite
|move1=Blaze Kick|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Shadow Claw|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/6|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=VSBrendan 2.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=U-turn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=026
|pokemon=Raichu
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=286
|pokemon=Breloom
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Grass|type2=Fighting
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Seed Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Force Palm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Venoshock|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ruby color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=219
|pokemon=Magcargo
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Fire|type2=Rock
|ability=Magma Armor
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Lava Plume|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=260
|pokemon=Swampert
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Torrent
|held=Swampertite
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=VSMay 2.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=U-turn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=026
|pokemon=Raichu
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=286
|pokemon=Breloom
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Grass|type2=Fighting
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Seed Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Force Palm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Venoshock|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sapphire color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=219
|pokemon=Magcargo
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Fire|type2=Rock
|ability=Magma Armor
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Lava Plume|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=260
|pokemon=Swampert
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Torrent
|held=Swampertite
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/6|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{ruby color}}
|headcolor={{ruby color light}}
|bordercolor={{ruby color dark}}
|sprite=VSBrendan 2.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=U-turn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=026
|pokemon=Raichu
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=219
|pokemon=Magcargo
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Fire|type2=Rock
|ability=Magma Armor
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Lava Plume|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ruby color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=321
|pokemon=Wailord
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Heavy Slam|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bulldoze|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=254
|pokemon=Sceptile
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|held=Sceptilite
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dual Chop|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=VSMay 2.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=U-turn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=026
|pokemon=Raichu
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=219
|pokemon=Magcargo
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Fire|type2=Rock
|ability=Magma Armor
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Lava Plume|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sapphire color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=321
|pokemon=Wailord
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Heavy Slam|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bulldoze|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=254
|pokemon=Sceptile
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|held=Sceptilite
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dual Chop|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Eastern side====
{{trainerheader|land|}}
{{trainerentry|VSAroma Lady.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Aroma Lady|Daisy|544|1|315|Roselia|♀|17||36=ミドリ|37=Midori}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|VSTwins.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Twins|Amy & Liv|128|2|311|Plusle|♂|16||312|Minun|♂|16|36=クミとルミ|37=Kumi and Rumi|38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|VSPoké Fan M ORAS.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Poké Fan|Miguel|1,088|1|300|Skitty|♀|17|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|VSFisherman ORAS.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Fisherman|Andrew|512|2|129|Magikarp|♂|14||129|Magikarp|♂|16||36=カツノリ|37=Katsunori}}
{{trainerdiv|land|Rematch}}
{{trainerentry|VSTwins.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Twins|Amy & Liv|208 After earning the {{badge|Heat}}|2|311|Plusle|♂|26||312|Minun|♂|26|36=クミとルミ|37=Kumi and Rumi|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|VSTwins.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Twins|Amy & Liv|264 After earning the {{badge|Feather}}|2|311|Plusle|♂|33||312|Minun|♂|33|36=クミとルミ|37=Kumi and Rumi|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|VSTwins.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Twins|Amy & Liv|320 After earning the {{badge|Mind}}|2|311|Plusle|♂|40||312|Minun|♂|40|36=クミとルミ|37=Kumi and Rumi|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|VSTwins.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Twins|Amy & Liv|400 After entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|2|311|Plusle|♂|50||312|Minun|♂|50|36=クミとルミ|37=Kumi and Rumi|38=Nav}}
{{trainerdiv}}
{{trainerentry|VSPoké Fan M ORAS.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Poké Fan|Miguel|1,728 After earning the {{badge|Heat}}|1|300|Skitty|♀|27|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|VSPoké Fan M ORAS.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Poké Fan|Miguel|1,856 After earning the {{badge|Balance}}|1|300|Skitty|♀|29|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|VSPoké Fan M ORAS.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Poké Fan|Miguel|2,176 After earning the {{badge|Feather}}|1|300|Skitty|♀|34|Oran Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerentry|VSPoké Fan M ORAS.png{{!}}150px|game=6|Poké Fan|Miguel|3,264 After entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|1|301|Delcatty|♀|51|Sitrus Berry|36=ミツハル|37=Mitsuharu|38=Nav}}
{{trainerfooter|land|3|}}

==Appearance==

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{Locationcolor/dark|land}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|land}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|land}}" | Normal
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|land}}" | {{tt|Altering Cave present|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
|-
! style="background:#{{ruby color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hoenn Route 103 RS.png|300px]]
|
|-
! style="background:#{{sapphire color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}
|-
! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| [[File:Hoenn Route 103 E normal.png|300px]]
| [[File:Hoenn Route 103 E.png|300px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{omega ruby color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hoenn Route 103 ORAS.png|300px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|land}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

==Trivia==
* In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the pond from the game's intro sequence appears on the west side of the route, near where the [[rival]] battles take place.

==See also==
*[[Altering Cave]]

{{-}}
{{Hoenn}} 
{{Project Routes notice}}

[[Category:Hoenn locations|Route 103]]
[[Category:Routes|Route 103]]
[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire locations|Route 103]]
[[Category:Emerald locations|Route 103]]
[[Category:Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire locations|Route 103]]

[[de:Route 103 (Hoenn)]]
[[es:Ruta 103]]
[[fr:Route 103]]
[[it:Percorso 103 (Hoenn)]]
[[ja:103ばんどうろ (ホウエン地方)]]
[[zh:１０３号道路（丰缘）]]

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

2022-10-16T17:00:54Z

Scarftail: /* Connectivity */

{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Legends Arceus|bordercolorscheme=Legends Arceus
|name={{color|FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス}}
|boxart=Legends Arceus EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Legends: Arceus boxart
|jbox=Legends Arceus JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Pokémon Legends: Arceus Japanese boxart
|category=Action RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation VIII]] [[core series]]
|players=1
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=N/A
|release_date_ja=January 28, 2022
|release_date_au=January 28, 2022
|release_date_eu=January 28, 2022
|release_date_na=January 28, 2022
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'''Pokémon Legends: Arceus''' (Japanese: '''Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス''' ''Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus'') is the fifth and final [[Generation VIII]] [[core series]] game.

The game was announced worldwide on the {{pkmn|25th Anniversary}} of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}} on [[Pokémon Day|February 27]], 2021 at 12 am JST through [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon Presents]]. It was released on the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on January 28, 2022. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The [[player character]] is transported [[Time travel|back in time]] to the [[Hisui]] [[region]] by [[Arceus (game)|Arceus]], who bestows upon them a device called the [[Arc Phone]] and the task of "seeking out all Pokémon". Upon waking up, the player meets [[Professor Laventon]], a [[Pokémon Professor]] working for the [[Galaxy Team|Galaxy Expedition Team]], who tells the player that they fell out of the mysterious [[space-time rift]] in the sky above [[Mount Coronet]]. After helping Laventon {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} his three runaway [[starter Pokémon]], they are escorted to [[Jubilife Village]], where they meet {{ga|Akari}}/{{ga|Rei}}, the professor's [[Professors' aides|assistant]] and a member of the Galaxy Team Survey Corps. Since the player has no home, the Survey Corps Captain [[Cyllene]] accepts Professor Laventon's request to let them join the organization, offering them a place to stay and food in exchange for working for them if they pass a trial set up for them. To help them pass the trial, Laventon gives the player one of the starter Pokémon they caught earlier. After passing the trial of catching a {{p|Bidoof}}, a {{p|Starly}}, and a {{p|Shinx}}, the player is formally accepted into the Survey Corps and given the mission of completing the [[Pokédex]].

While exploring Hisui, the player learns that mysterious lightning striking down from the same space-time rift they fell out of is causing the five [[noble Pokémon]] around the region to go on wild frenzies and attack people. The player is given the mission to visit and calm each of these noble Pokémon. Each noble Pokémon is overseen by a [[warden]] belonging to one of Hisui's two clans: the [[Diamond Clan]] led by [[Adaman]], and the [[Pearl Clan]] led by [[Irida]]. These clans both worship a deity known as "almighty Sinnoh", but they disagree with each other about whether it rules over time or space. During their travels, the player also has several encounters with the merchant [[Volo]] from the [[Ginkgo Guild]], who enjoys studying the history of Hisui, and the bandit trio known as the [[Miss Fortunes|Miss Fortune sisters]]. They also obtain a [[Celestica Flute]] and befriend [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|five Pokémon]] (each overseen by a warden like the nobles) who allow the player to ride them at will afterwards. Whenever the player defeats a noble Pokémon or befriends a rideable Pokémon, they are gifted with a [[Plate]].

After the player has managed to quell the last of the five noble Pokémon, the space-time rift in the sky suddenly expands and the sky above Hisui turns red. Suspecting that the player, who fell out of the same rift, is somehow responsible for this, Galaxy Team Commander [[Kamado]] kicks them out of the Galaxy Team and banishes them from Jubilife Village. The player seeks help from the clans, but they both refuse to help in order to maintain neutrality with the Galaxy Team. Volo, however, agrees to help the player and takes them to a secret settlement, the [[Ancient Retreat]], where the mysterious woman [[Cogita]] resides; from her, they learn that an artifact known as the [[Red Chain]] could help bind the world back together and make the rift disappear. To find the necessary materials to create the chain, the player gets assistance from either Adaman or Irida and visits each of Hisui's three lakes, receiving a necessary material from each of the [[lake guardians]] after passing their trials. Once all the materials have been gathered, the lake guardians combine them together to form the Red Chain. With the Red Chain in their possession, the player returns to Jubilife Village, only to learn that Kamado has led the Galaxy Team Security Corps to the [[Temple of Sinnoh]] atop Mount Coronet to deal with a Pokémon sighted at the space-time rift. After being reinstated in the Galaxy Team by Cyllene, the player climbs to the summit and defeats Kamado in {{pkmn|battle}}, finally making him see reason and apologize for doubting them.

Depending on whether the player went to look for the Red Chain materials with Adaman or Irida, either {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} appears at the temple. However, when the player tries to use the Red Chain on it, the artifact is broken to pieces, forcing the player to confront the [[Legendary Pokémon]]. They manage to catch it, but the other Legendary Pokémon then appears as well, forcing them to retreat. Using a clue given by the Legendary Pokémon the player caught, Laventon crafts the [[Origin Ball]], a one-of-a-kind [[Poké Ball]] created from the Red Chain's fragments and a sample of the [[Origin Ore]], which they then decide to use to stop the Legendary Pokémon at Mount Coronet. The player returns to the Temple of Sinnoh, where the Legendary Pokémon transforms into its {{form|Creation trio|Origin Forme}}, destroying the temple in the process, before battling the player. The player defeats it and uses the Origin Ball to catch it, causing the space-time rift to disappear and returning the sky back to normal. With the appearance of both Dialga and Palkia, the Diamond and Pearl Clans realize that they were both worshipping real deities and resolve their conflict.

After a festival to celebrate the player's success, Volo asks them to investigate the Plates and collect the ones they don't own yet. The player travels around Hisui and collects the remaining Plates, the majority of which are awarded by Legendary Pokémon after they are caught. Once the player has collected 17 of the 18 Plates, Volo tells them of {{p|Giratina}}, a Legendary Pokémon as powerful as Dialga and Palkia, which was banished to [[Distortion World|another world]] due to its cruelty. He takes the player to the ruins of the Temple of Sinnoh, where he reveals that he was the one who caused the space-time rift to appear by seeking out Giratina, in the hopes that Dialga and Palkia's appearance would make Arceus appear and allow him to use its power to create a new, superior world, which would destroy the current world in the process. He challenges the player to a battle and loses, but Giratina then appears by his side and also battles the player, transforming into its Origin Forme midway through the battle. Once Giratina is defeated, Volo hands the player [[Spooky Plate|the final Plate]], at which point the player's Celestica Flute transforms into the [[Azure Flute]]. Volo is surprised by Arceus having chosen the player instead of him and leaves in anger, swearing to one day conquer Arceus and create a new world, even if it will take him centuries to do so.

Once the player has caught at least one of every non-{{pkmn2|Mythical}} Pokémon species, they return to the Temple of Sinnoh and play the Azure Flute, granting them access to the [[Hall of Origin]], where Arceus challenges them. Once the player has emerged victorious, Arceus willingly sends a [[Wikipedia:Incarnation|fragment]] of itself to join them and grants them the [[Legend Plate]], which allows it to change its [[type]] mid-battle.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
Action meets RPG in a new kind of Pokémon adventure!

Research Pokémon for the Hisui region's first Pokédex. 
Catch Pokémon using your battle skills—or stealth and wits! 
Answer the call of Arceus, said to be the creator of this world!

==Features==
The game takes place in the [[Hisui]] region, a version of [[Sinnoh]] in the past. It features {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Oshawott}} as [[starter Pokémon]], and {{ga|Rei}} and {{ga|Akari}} as [[player character]]s. NPCs include the members of the [[Galaxy Team|Galaxy Expedition Team]] and the [[Diamond Clan|Diamond]] and [[Pearl Clan]]s.

===New Pokémon and forms===
* Seven new Pokémon ({{p|Wyrdeer}}, {{p|Kleavor}}, {{p|Ursaluna}}, {{p|Basculegion}}, {{p|Sneasler}}, {{p|Overqwil}}, and {{p|Enamorus}}) have been introduced. Wyrdeer, Kleavor, and Ursaluna [[Evolution|evolve]] from {{p|Stantler}}, {{p|Scyther}}, and {{p|Ursaring}} respectively, while Basculegion, Sneasler, and Overqwil evolve from the newly-added {{rf|Hisuian|Form}}s of {{p|Basculin}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, and {{p|Qwilfish}}, respectively.
* Seventeen new {{rf|Hisuian|Form}}s (for {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Voltorb}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Typhlosion}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Samurott}}, {{p|Lilligant}}, {{p|Basculin}}, {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}}, {{p|Braviary}}, {{p|Sliggoo}}, {{p|Goodra}}, {{p|Avalugg}}, and {{p|Decidueye}}) have been added. Other new forms have been added for {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.

===Overworld===
* The player receives a device called the [[Arc Phone]] early in the story, which distinctly resembles {{p|Arceus}}. Using it allows the player to see the map and teleport to certain locations (such as base camps), as well as view their [[task]]s.
* All [[wild Pokémon]] are visible in the overworld like a [[symbol encounter]], although colliding with these Pokémon does not immediately cause a [[Pokémon battle|battle]] to begin. Different species of Pokémon respond to the player differently, with some having no reaction, some fleeing, and some becoming aggressive and directly attacking the player.
** If the player sustains too many attacks from aggressive Pokémon, they will be [[black out|rescued]]. They will gradually have their health restored when not being targeted by a Pokémon.
** The player may catch a Pokémon from the overworld by throwing a [[Poké Ball]] at it without having to start a battle first. However, if an aggressive Pokémon is targeting the player, it cannot be caught without starting a battle or stunning it with a throwable item. Hitting a Pokémon from behind with a Poké Ball increases the likelihood of capturing it.
** To battle a wild Pokémon, the player must throw one of their own Pokémon's Poké Balls at or near it. Hitting the wild Pokémon with the ball from behind will surprise it, causing it to not move on its first turn.
* Particularly strong and large wild Pokémon with glowing red eyes, known as [[alpha Pokémon]], can appear. These Pokémon are always aggressive and have their stats increased in battle. If one is caught, it will lose its stat boosts and its eyes will no longer glow, although they will still be red.
* In the overworld, the player has access to new actions: they can crouch to be less visible to wild Pokémon (although this slows movement), roll in order to quickly move a short distance while avoiding attacks from aggressive Pokémon, or throw certain items with the aid of an aiming reticle (including Poké Balls as well as various [[Berry|Berries]] and other such items which can affect the behavior of wild Pokémon).
* Due to the changes to wild Pokémon encounters, [[tall grass]] now serves a different purpose: the player is less visible to wild Pokémon while moving through it.
* The [[Celestica Flute]] is a new [[Key Item]] that allows the player to summon Pokémon and [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|ride]] on them, similar to the [[Poké Ride|Ride Pager]]. There are five Pokémon that can be ridden on, each unlocked at a different point in the story: {{p|Wyrdeer}} (which can travel on land at high speed and jump), {{p|Ursaluna}} (which can find [[Item#Hidden items|hidden items]] similarly to the [[Dowsing Machine]]), {{p|Basculegion}} (which can travel over water and jump up to two times before landing), {{p|Sneasler}} (which can climb walls), and {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Braviary}} (which can travel through the air).
** Basculegion is unique among the rideable Pokémon in that Poké Balls and other items can still be thrown while riding it; if this is done while it is jumping, the game will temporarily slow down to allow for increased precision.
* Pokémon can be sent out of their Poké Balls outside of battle; while this can be done no matter what the situation, specific uses include using them to gather items from trees and mineral deposits, which gives the Pokémon used a small amount of [[experience]] (depending on the area) and increases their [[friendship]].
** Some trees and ore deposits shake; if the player attempts to harvest items from these, a wild Pokémon will appear instead and immediately begin a battle.
* Real-time (that is, the time according to the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s internal clock) no longer determines in-game [[time]], and the game instead uses its own system by which time passes significantly faster. It is also possible to change the time immediately by resting.
** Every minute corresponds to an hour in-game; thus, an in-game day is 24 minutes long.
** In [[Jubilife Village]], time does not pass unless the player rests.
** Every two nights that pass change the [[moon phase]]. The full moon allows {{p|Ursaring}} to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Ursaluna}}.
* The conditions and mechanics of [[black out|defeat]] have been changed:
** The player may take damage in the overworld from attacks by wild Pokémon or by falling from large heights. This damage will gradually heal over time unless the player is being targeted by a wild Pokémon. Taking too much damage will cause the player to be rescued, upon which the player will lose several of the items in their satchel (but none of their [[Pokémon Dollar|money]]) and return to the last visited base camp.
*** If the player has achieved [[Rank (Galaxy Team)|First Star]] rank and is connected to the [[Nintendo Switch Online|internet]], items that they drop upon being rescued may appear in other players' games as [[Lost & Found|lost satchels]]. If a player collects a lost satchel, the items will be returned to their owner's item storage, and the player who collected the satchel will be rewarded with [[Merit Point]]s that can then be used to purchase items at the {{DL|Jubilife Village|Trading post|trading post}} in [[Jubilife Village]].
** Defeat does not occur after all of the Pokémon in the player's [[party]] [[Fainting|faint]].
*** If the player's entire party is knocked out during a battle against a [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]], their party is fully healed and they are given the opportunity to restart the battle with no penalty.
*** If the player's entire party is knocked out during a battle against a wild Pokémon, the battle ends, and there is no other direct consequence. However, since fainted Pokémon cannot be sent out, the player cannot send out their Pokémon (or, by extension, start another battle) if their entire party is knocked out, leaving the player largely defenseless against wild Pokémon until their Pokémon are healed.
* Outside of [[Jubilife Village]], [[Pokémon Center]]s have been replaced by base camps, which allow for purchasing items, accessing Pokémon stored in [[Pokémon Storage System|pastures]], accessing the item storage, resting to heal or change the [[time]], and [[crafting]].
* [[Noble Pokémon]], Pokémon sacred to the people of Hisui that have become frenzied by strange lightning, act as boss battles, with five being fought throughout the story. To defeat a noble Pokémon, the player must throw special balms at it to gradually calm it down while avoiding its attacks. Under certain circumstances, the noble Pokémon will drop its guard and allow the player to engage it in a Pokémon battle; upon having its [[HP]] reduced to 0, the noble Pokémon will be temporarily stunned, making balms more effective and allowing the player to throw them without any risk of being attacked. After completing the story, the player can redo battles against nobles indefinitely, with their fastest defeat of each being tracked.
* Completing a [[Pokédex]] entry now requires more than just catching a certain Pokémon once; [[Research task (Legends: Arceus)|research task]]s can also be completed, which are tasks involving the Pokémon (such as catching multiple, defeating multiple, seeing it use certain [[move]]s, etc.). A Pokémon's research level will rise as more of its corresponding research tasks are completed, filling out more of its entry, up to a maximum of level 10 (a complete entry).
** [[Obedience]] has been changed: it is now possible for any Pokémon to disobey even if they are not [[outsider Pokémon]], and their obedience is based on the [[level]] they were obtained at rather than their current level. Completing research tasks and Pokédex entries rewards the player with points, and if they have obtained enough of these, they can increase in [[Rank (Galaxy Team)|rank]], which increases the maximum level a Pokémon can be obtained at without becoming disobedient.

===Pokémon mechanics===
* Similarly to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Effort values|EVs]] and [[Individual values|IVs]] have been replaced by [[effort level]]s.
* The mechanics of [[evolution]] have been changed. If a Pokémon achieves the requirement for an evolution (other than those that use [[Evolution item]]s), it will not evolve immediately, but instead gain the ability to evolve, with the player being able to activate the evolution at any point afterwards (at which point it cannot be canceled with the B Button). Additionally, several [[methods of evolution]] have been slightly changed:
** Pokémon that evolved by leveling up but also required some other condition to be met now only require for said other condition to be met, not needing to be leveled up (for example, Pokémon that previously evolved by leveling up with high [[friendship]] are now able to evolve immediately after achieving high friendship).
*** As in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by training in a certain location|Pokémon that evolve in certain locations]] can now also evolve using [[Evolution stone]]s, but unlike in said game, this now applies to {{p|Eevee}} evolving into {{p|Glaceon}} and {{p|Nosepass}} evolving into {{p|Probopass}} as well.
** Pokémon whose evolution methods involved an [[Evolution item]] in any way (including [[Held item|holding]] the item while leveling up or being [[trade]]d) now all evolve when exposed to the item, akin to an [[Evolution stone]].
** Pokémon that evolved by being traded without requiring an item can still evolve in this way, but can alternatively evolve by being exposed to a [[Linking Cord]].
* The process of learning [[move]]s has been altered. When a Pokémon that already knows four moves reaches a sufficient level for learning another move, it does not immediately attempt to learn the move, but instead "gets the idea" for the move. At any time outside of battle, the player can freely have a Pokémon forget its moves and learn moves that it has gotten the idea for, and any moves that it forgets in this process can later be relearned using the same method. This effectively means that the player has constant access to the services of the [[Move Reminder]] and [[Move Deleter]] of previous games without having to pay anything for them.
* The player can now freely alter a Pokémon's [[nickname]] at any time outside of battle. As such, they are no longer prompted to nickname Pokémon after obtaining them, and the [[Name Rater]] has been removed.
* [[Ability|Abilities]], [[held item]]s, [[Pokémon breeding|breeding]], and [[Pokémon Egg|Eggs]] have been removed.

===Item mechanics===
* The player's [[Bag]] is replaced by a satchel, which can only store a finite quantity of items. Similarly to the Bag in [[Generation I]] games, the satchel consists of "slots" for different items, though the number of these slots can be increased by paying Bagin, a member of the Galaxy Team, at the [[Galaxy Hall]]. Excess items can be placed in the item storage, which has significantly more space but is only accessible from certain areas.
* Items can now be combined in order to create new items via [[crafting]]. The player can only craft an item if they own the recipe for that item. Crafting can be performed either at a workbench (where the player has access to all of their items) or in any location via the usage of the [[Crafting Kit]] (in which case the player only has access to items in their satchel).
* Poké Balls have an [[Poké Ball (Hisui)|"old-fashioned" appearance]] in this game, with a wooden bottom half, a buckle-shaped metal-colored implement instead of a button, and a valve on top that puffs out steam on a successful catch.
** Poké Balls, [[Great Ball (Hisui)|Great Ball]]s, and [[Ultra Ball (Hisui)|Ultra Ball]]s return, in addition to several new Poké Ball varieties, such as [[Heavy Ball (Hisui)|Heavy Ball]]s and [[Feather Ball]]s.

===Battle mechanics===
* The player can now move during [[Pokémon battle|battle]]s. In most battles against [[wild Pokémon]], the battle will end automatically if the player moves too far away from it; in other battles, such as battles against [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]]s, there are invisible barriers to prevent this, and in-battle movement consequently has no effect.
* The game uses a revised system for battles:
** A Pokémon can [[Move mastery|master]] its moves by [[level]]ing up. A mastered move can be used in one of two new styles in addition to the regular version: the strong style, which increases the move's power, [[accuracy]], and/or other effects, but lowers [[action speed]]; or the agile style, which decreases the move's power and/or other effects but raises action speed. Using a move in either style consumes two [[PP]] instead of one unless the move has only one PP left.
** Turns have been drastically altered with the introduction of the [[Action speed|Action Order]]. In this new system, a turn consists solely of one side performing an action, rather than both sides performing an action in the same turn. Which side is able to act on each turn is decided by each Pokémon's action speed, which is affected by a variety of factors, primarily each Pokémon's {{stat|Speed}} stat (with a possibility of one side acting for multiple consecutive turns). During the battle, it is possible to check which sides will be able to act for the next six turns.
*** Moves that previously had increased [[priority]] (such as {{m|Quick Attack}}) now increase the user's action speed, while moves that previously had decreased priority or [[:Category:Moves that require recharging|required recharging]] (such as {{m|Hyper Beam}}) now decrease the user's action speed.
*** The player is only presented with a menu (and thus has an opportunity to [[Escape|run]], [[Recall|switch Pokémon]], or use an [[item]]) when it is their turn.
** [[Status condition]]s have received multiple changes:
*** The {{status|freeze}} and {{status|sleep}} status conditions have been removed; they are replaced by the new status conditions {{status|frostbite}} and {{status|drowsy}}. Drowsy makes the Pokémon sometimes fail to move (similar to {{status|paralysis}}) and increases the damage it takes from direct attacks, while frostbite repeatedly damages the Pokémon (similar to {{status|burn}} and {{status|poison}}) and reduces its {{stat|Special Attack}}.
*** Burn, poison, and frostbite cause damage after each action by the affected Pokémon, due to the alterations to turns.
*** Status conditions now automatically wear off after several turns. Furthermore, having a status condition no longer renders a Pokémon immune to other status conditions; instead, if a Pokémon is afflicted with a status condition, it will replace any condition it had previously. The Pokémon can be re-inflicted with the same status condition; in that case, the turn count for it will be reset.
*** [[Flinch]]ing is not present in this game. Instead, moves that [[:Category:Moves that can cause flinching|cause flinching]] in other games will instead lower the target's action speed.
** [[Stat]] changes have received multiple alterations:
*** Stat changes now simultaneously affect both physical and special stats, rather than only one of the two as most did previously.
*** Stat changes now wear off after several turns.
*** Increases or decreases to the same stat can no longer stack. Attempting to increase or decrease a stat that has already been altered in such a way has no effect besides resetting the number of turns before the change wears off.
*** {{stat|Accuracy}} and {{stat|evasion}} can no longer be affected by stat changes in the same way as other stats. Instead, a Pokémon can temporarily obscure itself, which makes attacks used against it more likely to miss.
** The following mechanics from previous games are absent:
*** The ability to [[recall]] Pokémon upon defeating an opposing one (the switch battle style).
*** [[Held item]]s.
**** Due to this, the [[Plate]]s are now [[Key Item]]s, and {{p|Arceus}} must be exposed to them to change its form (with the [[Blank Plate]] also being introduced to revert it back to its [[Normal (type)|Normal-type]] form). Similarly, with the removal of the [[Griseous Orb]], {{p|Giratina}} can now switch between its Altered Forme and Origin Forme by being exposed to the [[Griseous Core]], a new Key Item.
*** [[Ability|Abilities]].
**** There are in-game mechanics to simulate {{p|Cherrim}}'s {{a|Flower Gift}}, {{p|Regigigas}}'s {{a|Slow Start}}, and {{p|Arceus}}'s {{a|Multitype}}.
*** [[Entry hazard]]s, with {{m|Spikes}} and {{m|Stealth Rock}} now causing direct damage along with splinter damage over later turns, similar to {{cat|binding moves}}.
*** [[Double Battle]]s.
**** It is possible for the player to battle multiple Pokémon at once, but they can never use more than one Pokémon at a time themselves. In addition, these battles allow [[Poké Ball]]s to be thrown even when there are still multiple remaining Pokémon.
**** In battles against multiple Pokémon, [[:Category:Moves that target all adjacent foes|moves that hit multiple foes]] in previous games, such as {{m|Rock Slide}} or {{m|Bulldoze}}, will only hit one target.
*** [[Terrain]].
*** [[Contact]].
*** [[One-hit knockout move]]s.
*** In-battle bonuses due to [[friendship]] or [[affection]].

===Connectivity===
The game supports online connectivity and [[Trade|trading]] with other players, but does not include [[Pokémon battle|battles]] between players. The game received [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility on May 18, 2022, as part of the version 2.0.0 update.

Only Pokémon in the [[Hisui Dex]] (excluding some [[regional variant|regional variants]]) can be transfered to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
====[[Save data bonus]]es====
Some content in the game is unlocked if the player has save data for previous core series Pokémon titles on the [[Nintendo Switch]] system being used:
* [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]: The Pikachu Festival Mask and Eevee Festival Mask are received.
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}: The Shaymin Fancy Kimono and Shaymin Fancy Bottoms are received. After the [[credits]], it also unlocks [[Task#Requests|Request]] 92: A Token of Gratitude, in which the player obtains the [[Gracidea]] and catches the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Shaymin}}.
* {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}: The Modern Jacket, Modern Trousers, and Modern Shoes are received. After the credits, it also unlocks Request 93: The Darksome Nightmare, in which the player catches the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}.

Save data for Legends: Arceus also unlocks an opportunity to catch Arceus within {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, under the condition that every story [[Task#Mission|mission]] in Legends: Arceus has been completed. After entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], the player can use the save data bonus to obtain the [[Azure Flute]].

==Reception==
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Legends: Arceus a score of 38 out of 40.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-february-16-2022/ Famitsu review scores - February 16, 2022 - Nintendo Everything]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the game a "Good" 7.0/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-legends-arceus-review Pokémon Legends: Arceus Review - IGN]</ref> pointing that "its otherwise exciting attempt at a genre-shift is set in a disappointingly empty, ugly, and at times tedious world." It holds a rating of 83% on {{wp|Metacritic}}, based on 116 critic reviews.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-legends-arceus Pokémon Legends: Arceus for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
The game sold over 6.5 million units in its launch week.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1489420296415322115 Official Nintendo of America Twitter]</ref> As of the fiscal year of its release, Pokémon Legends: Arceus has sold 12.64 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2022/220510_6e.pdf#page=17 Financial Results Explanatory Material - Fiscal Year Ended March 2022 - Nintendo Co., Ltd.]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}

==Version history==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color}}; border:3px solid #{{Legends Arceus color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}" | Game file size
! style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}" | More information
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| 1.0.0
| Original release
| 6.0 GB
| N/A
| Initial release. This version is officially playable using a physical Game Card in a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
|-
| 1.0.1
| January 26, 2022
| 6.0 GB
| Fixed some problems for a better gaming experience.
|
|-
| 1.0.2
| February 8, 2022
| 6.0 GB
|
* Fixed an issue where, while offline, the screen could freeze after trying to pick up a lost satchel by throwing out a ball that contains a Pokémon.
* Fixed an issue that sometimes made it difficult to catch Cherrim.
* Fixed an issue where a certain event would not occur during a particular Mission, preventing the scenario from proceeding as intended.
* Fixed an issue where players could obtain certain Pokémon twice instead of once only as intended, prohibiting the player from obtaining other certain Pokémon. The relevant Pokémon will appear for players who were unable to catch those certain Pokémon due to this issue.
|
* Fixed a bug that prevented the capture of {{P|Cherrim}} whilst it was in its sunshine form.
* Fixed a bug where it was possible to catch the same lake guardian twice, which prevented the capture of the final lake guardian.
|-
| 1.1.0
| February 27, 2022
| 6.0 GB
|
'''Newly Added Requests'''
* New requests you can enjoy after viewing the game’s end credits have been added.
* Some of these requests will task you with surveying occurrences of the mysterious Massive Mass Outbreak phenomenon, in which simultaneous mass outbreaks of Pokémon occur throughout an area of the Hisui region. You can keep enjoying Massive Mass Outbreaks even after completing the related requests.
*If you’re using a save data in which you’ve already viewed the game’s end credits, you can enjoy post-credits content immediately after updating the game.

'''The Newly Added Eternal Battle Reverie'''
* After viewing the game’s end credits and completing all of the requests added in this update, you will be able to access the Eternal Battle Reverie. In the Eternal Battle Reverie, you’ll be able to meet Arceus in your dreams and attempt a test of strength. Hone your Pokémon battle skills and see how long of a win streak you can earn.

'''New Battles Added to the Training Grounds'''
* After completing all the new requests regarding Massive Mass Outbreaks, you’ll be able to participate in the Path of Solitude or the Path of Tenacity at the Jubilife Village training grounds.
* In the Path of Solitude, you must choose one Pokémon to use in a difficult battle tailored to that specific Pokémon. When you complete one of these battles, your Pokédex will be updated with a new mark. In the Path of Tenacity, you will be able to enjoy battling the wardens and other characters you met during your journey.
*To participate in all Path of Tenacity battles, you will have to complete several newly added requests in addition to those pertaining to Massive Mass Outbreaks.

'''New Features Added to the Photography Studio'''
* Once you complete the new requests mentioned above, people that you’ve met during your travels will come visit the photography studio, and you will be able to take photographs with them.

'''New High-Difficulty Balloon Race Added to Coronet Highlands'''
* After completing all the requests added in this update, you can try your hand at a new balloon race challenge in the Coronet Highlands. Utilize the various Pokémon you can ride and aim to complete the challenge.

'''An Additional Special Berry Harvest at the Farm in Jubilife Village'''
*You can now request a new special Berry harvest at the Jubilife Village fields and grow Berries that you previously could not.

'''Changes to the Function of the Ginkgo Guild'''
* When you buy items from Ginter at the Ginkgo Guild cart in Jubilife Village, you will now have several options to choose from.

'''Other Update Details'''
* We have fixed an issue that kept players from advancing the mission “The Plate of Moonview Arena” if they took a specific action within that mission.
* We have fixed an issue in which under certain conditions, the weather could become stuck in one state.
* A number of other issues have also been fixed in order to improve your gameplay experience.
| Titled '''Daybreak''' (Japanese: '''ヒスイの夜明け''' ''Daybreak of Hisui''), this update was announced during the [[Pokémon Day#2022|Pokémon Day]] presentation on February 27.
* Fixed a bug where the mastered move that alpha Pokémon start with by default were still possible to be purchased from the Move Shop, despite already knowing the move.
|-
| 1.1.1
| March 17, 2022
| 6.0 GB
|
'''Update Details'''
* Fixed an issue where certain conditions would prevent players from obtaining the Shiny Charm even if they met the requirements. After updating the game, players who experienced this issue can obtain the Shiny Charm by speaking with Professor Laventon inside Galaxy Hall in Jubilife Village provided they meet the requirements.
|
|}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Legends Arceus logo.png|English logo
Pokémon Legends Arceus logo JP.png|Japanese logo
</gallery>
===Box Art===
<gallery>
Legends Arceus JP boxart.png|Japanese box art
Legends Arceus AU boxart.png|Australian box art
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* As stated in the Game Freak presentation at [https://archive.org/details/cedec-2022-game-freak-presentation-2 CEDEC2022], the development of the game Pokémon Legends: Arceus lasted about three years, starting in Autumn 2018, and was mostly simultaneous with the production of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* This is the first core series game not to have been released alongside another version since {{game|Platinum}}.
** Moreover, other than in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} when the [[DS Sounds]] is enabled, this is the first core series game to use {{p|Pikachu}}'s old [[cry]] since {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, and the first to use {{p|Eevee}}'s old cry since {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
* This is the only core series game:
** In which the original form of a [[regional form]] Pokémon is unobtainable.
*** The only Pokémon with a Hisuian Form whose original form is available is {{p|Sneasel}}.
** To only come out in one version, previous solitary releases having all been [[upper version]]s.
** To be released in the same year as [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|another core series game]] from a [[Generation IX|different generation]].
** In which [[Trade|trading]] or [[transfer]]ring is not required to obtain any Pokémon.
** In which [[evolution]] is not required to obtain any species of Pokémon (without trading or transferring); after the Daybreak update, every evolved Pokémon is catchable except for the Alolan Form of {{p|Ninetales}}.
** In which {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, and {{p|Shaymin}} can be obtained outside of an {{pkmn2|event}}.
** In which the [[Red Chain]] is obtainable without [[cheating]].
** To unlock a [[save data bonus]] in a previous game, and to unlock a save data bonus conditionally.
** To not contain the full title of "Pocket Monsters" in its Japanese name (though the official website still considers it part of the core series<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>).
** To not feature:
*** [[Route]]s.
*** [[Link Battle]]s.
*** [[Event Pokémon|Event-exclusive Pokémon]].
*** [[TM]]s.
*** [[Master Ball]]s.
*** [[Escape Rope]]s.
*** {{cat|Repels}}.
*** [[Poké Doll]]s.
*** A [[Pokémon League]].
*** [[Pokémon Center]]s and [[Poké Mart]]s.
*** [[Ledge]]s.
*** The ability to cancel an [[evolution]].
*** [[Drink]]s.
*** The [[player character]]'s [[mother]].
*** An in-game [[Game Freak#In the games|representation]] of [[Game Freak]].
*** A [[game mascot]], although like {{v2|Yellow}} and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|its remakes]], a Pokémon is named in the title.
** Released during the lifecycle of the [[Nintendo Switch]] in which the system is not featured in the [[Player's house|player character's home]], although there is an unused room in the game containing one.
** For Nintendo Switch to not have a special Nintendo Switch system themed after the game.
* Out of the [[Generation VIII]] core series games, this game contains the fewest Pokémon, and is the only one not to include any extra Pokémon outside the [[regional Pokédex]].
* There are no returning Pokémon featured in this game that were introduced after {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
** Additionally, the only [[Generation VII]] Pokémon that are featured in the game are {{p|Rowlet}} and its evolutions.
* Every Pokémon introduced in [[Generation IV]] is featured in this game.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢傳說阿爾宙斯 宝可梦传说阿尔宙斯|Pokémon Chuánshuō Ā'ěrzhòusī}}
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==References==
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{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Legends: Arceus|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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'''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブリリアントダイヤモンド''' ''Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond'') and '''Pokémon Shining Pearl''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターシャイニングパール''' ''Pocket Monsters Shining Pearl'') are the second paired [[Generation VIII]] games that are enhanced [[remake]]s of the [[Generation IV|fourth-generation]] titles {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.

The games were announced worldwide on the {{pkmn|25th Anniversary}} of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}} on February 27, 2021 at 12 am JST through [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon Presents]]. The paired versions were released worldwide for [[Nintendo Switch]] on November 19, 2021. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. These are the first [[core series]] games not to be developed directly by [[Game Freak]].

==Blurb==
Unravel the myth of the Pokémon that controls time{{sup/8|BD}}/space{{sup/8|SP}}!

Search for Fossils and treasure by digging! 
Dance to the rhythm! 
Explore the Grand Underground!

==Features==
Overall, the game's graphical style is different compared to [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]. The camera returns to a mostly top-down viewing angle similar to the original Diamond and Pearl, while the player and NPCs appear with chibi proportions in the overworld but regular proportions in battle. The regular overworld uses [[random encounter]]s only, while Pokémon Hideaways in the [[Grand Underground]] use [[symbol encounter]]s.

Like in the originals, the games only include Pokémon from the first four [[generation]]s; therefore, the games include a total of 493 Pokémon.

===New features===
* [[The Underground]] has been replaced with the expanded [[Grand Underground]].
* [[Pal Park]] has been replaced with [[Ramanas Park]]. At Ramanas Park, [[Mysterious Shard S|Mysterious Shards S]] and [[Mysterious Shard L|Mysterious Shards L]] (found in the Grand Underground) can be traded for [[slate]]s, which can then be used to encounter various [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* The [[Global Terminal#Global Trade Station|Global Trade Station]] (GTS) has been replaced with the [[Global Wonder Station]] (GWS); [[Wonder Trade]]s are the only [[trade]]s available in the GWS.
* [[Amity Square]] now supports up to six [[walking Pokémon]] instead of just one. It retains the limitation that only "cute" Pokémon may walk, although as in Platinum, the starters and their evolutions are included, and now {{p|Eevee}} and [[Eeveelution|its evolutions]] are supported as well.
** The player may also pose for screenshots and save them to the Nintendo Switch's album.
** [[Poffin]]s can now be made inside Amity Square. The player's walking Pokémon surround the bowl during the cooking minigame, visibly reacting to the player's cooking.
* With the Nintendo Switch's lack of a bottom screen, the [[Pokétch]] may now be either absent from the screen, present in the top right corner of the screen, or enlarged to take up the majority of the screen (during which the regular overworld in the background has a blur filter applied). These three different methods of viewing are switched between using the R Button. The touch screen or a pointer cursor can be used to control the Pokétch while it uses the enlarged screen.
** [[HM]]s have been removed; instead, the Pokétch has a new "Hidden Moves" app allowing the player to call wild Pokémon to perform [[field move]]s corresponding to the original game's HMs. These wild Pokémon are the same regardless of location: {{p|Bidoof}} for {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Cut}}, {{p|Staraptor}} for {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Defog}}, and {{p|Bibarel}} for {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, {{m|Surf}}, and {{m|Waterfall}}.
*** Hidden Moves now skip the splash screen animation when used multiple times in the same area.
* The [[Town Map]] now has new features allowing it to show the locations of [[Honey Tree]]s (distinguishing between Honey Trees with no [[Honey]], Honey Trees with Honey but no [[wild Pokémon]], and Honey Trees with wild Pokémon) and [[Berry|Berries]] that can be picked.
** Due to this, the Pokétch's Berry Searcher app has been removed, as it would be redundant.
* The small menu sprites used for all Pokémon from [[Generation III]] to [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] have been redesigned, no longer looking pixelated.<ref>https://www.spriters-resource.com/nintendo_switch/pokemonbrilliantdiamondshiningpearl/sheet/164994/</ref>
* The icons that represent [[type]]s have undergone numerous changes. For example, the plain circle icon for the [[Normal (type)|Normal type]] now bears two nubs resembling {{p|Bidoof}}'s ears.
* Pokémon now have different [[Cry|cries]] when they [[Fainting|faint]].
* Pokémon featured in [[mass outbreak]]s can now be seen emerging from [[tall grass]] in the overworld en masse, though these Pokémon cannot be interacted with as they vanish into the grass when approached, and the means of encountering them remains the same as before.
* Each [[Gym Leader]] can now be rematched once per day after the [[National Pokédex]] has been obtained, with each having a new, stronger team of Pokémon.
* A new [[Key Item]] has been added: the [[DS Sounds]]. It is very similar to the [[GB Sounds]] from [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], and can be used to replace the music in the game with the original versions of the songs from Diamond and Pearl. It is obtained from the Sound Designer, a [[Guitarist (Trainer class)|Guitarist]] who appears in [[Game Freak#In the games|Game Freak]]'s house on [[Valor Lakefront]] after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]].
* A [[Sinnoh myths#The Sea's Legend|new book]] has been added to the [[Canalave Library]], titled "The Sea's Legend". It provides a hint on how to obtain {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.

===Features from {{game|Platinum}}===
* {{p|Rotom}}'s appliance forms are included, and it can access them in [[Rotom's Room]]. The [[Secret Key (Sinnoh)|Secret Key]] (used to enter Rotom's Room) is no longer event-exclusive, and is obtained after [[Caught Pokémon|catch]]ing {{p|Rotom}} in the [[Old Chateau]].
** Like in [[Generation V]] onward, Rotom's forms have different types.
* {{p|Giratina}}'s Origin Forme is included. The [[Griseous Orb]] is now obtained from the Distortion Room in [[Ramanas Park]] after Origin Forme Giratina is defeated in battle.
** As Giratina can only be caught in [[Turnback Cave]], the Origin Forme Giratina in the Distortion Room is shown in a shadow-based form when fought to signify it cannot be caught.
* {{p|Shaymin}}'s Sky Forme is included. The NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] from Platinum who gives the [[Gracidea]] is present.
* The first time the player rematches the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], the [[Elite Four]] and [[Cynthia]] use teams with higher [[level]]s that feature the same Pokémon they use in Platinum.
** If the player rematches the Pokémon League again after completing the event at [[Stark Mountain]] and the first rematch, the Elite Four and Cynthia again use different teams with stronger Pokémon, though these teams are entirely new to this game and not based on Platinum.
* As in every game since Platinum, entering the [[Hall of Fame]] causes [[List of wild Pokémon from in-game events|in-game event Pokémon]] who have been defeated to reappear, so they are not [[permanently missable Pokémon|permanently missable]].
* [[Foreign Pokédex entries]] exist for all Pokémon, rather than only for a select few.
* It is possible to buy ten jars of [[Honey]] simultaneously.
* The [[Bicycle]] can be ridden inside [[gate]]s.
* The theme of [[Mystery Gift]] is based on that of Platinum.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]] [[wallpaper]]s introduced in Platinum return, and now coexist with all wallpapers from the original Diamond and Pearl. However, the Platinum version of the [[Team Galactic]] wallpaper has been altered to replace [[Charon]] with a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}.

===Features from later generations===
* The {{t|Fairy}} type has been added. The [[Roseli Berry]], [[Pixie Plate]], and {{p|Arceus}}'s Fairy-type form have also been added to accommodate for this.
* The {{t|Steel}} type no longer resists {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dark}}.
* The player may have one [[walking Pokémon]] anywhere in the overworld outside of [[Amity Square]]. The feature is unlocked after visiting Amity Square once, and can be used with Pokémon outside of those that could walk in the original Amity Square.
** As in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, different Pokémon walk at different speeds, and the player may directly interact with their walking Pokémon.
** Though all Pokémon available in the game have existing walking animations, some Pokémon (mainly serpentine Pokémon such as {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Ekans}}) do not use them and instead glide over the ground with no animation.
* At the beginning of the game, the player can choose from eight different appearances (four for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and four for [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]]), which feature different skin tones and hair colors.
* [[Trainer customization]] is now available. The Metronome Style Shop, where outfits can be purchased, replaces the location of what used to be the [[Veilstone Game Corner]], while the prize exchange house has been replaced with a functionally useless storage building.
** An early-purchase bonus [[event]] gives the player character an outfit based on their design in {{game|Platinum}}.
* The [[Apricorn]] [[Poké Ball]]s return, albeit as event-exclusive items.
* The Autosave option returns from Sword and Shield.
* The [[Exp. Share]] functions how it has since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Rather than an item, Exp. Share is a background mechanic that applies to the player's [[party]] from the start of the game and cannot be turned off.
* Two battle screen features present since {{g|Sun and Moon}} continue to appear:
** [[Type effectiveness]] is shown in the move selection screen.
** The player can press the Y button to bring up a Bag sub-menu for [[Poké Ball]]s in wild battles.
* The [[Pokémon Box Link]] returns (albeit no longer as an item), allowing the [[Pokémon Storage System]] to be accessed from anywhere (besides [[Gym]]s and the interior of the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]). This ability is obtained from [[Bebe]] in [[Jubilife City]] following the defeat of the [[Team Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)|Team Galactic Grunt]]s.
* The [[Pokémon Nursery]] replaces the [[Pokémon Day Care]].
* [[Origin mark]]s return. A [[Origin mark#Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl mark|new origin mark]] that corresponds to these games has been added.
* Like in Sword and Shield, [[affection]] has been merged with [[friendship]], meaning that friendship now results in affection bonuses.
* [[Critical capture]]s return.
** The [[Catching Charm]] returns from Sword and Shield. It is given out by one of the [[Game Freak#In the games|Game Director]]s on [[Valor Lakefront]] after reaching the criteria for obtaining the [[Regional Pokédex]] [[diploma]].
* [[Hidden Abilities]] return.
** [[Ability Patch]]es return from Sword and Shield. They can be purchased from the [[Battle Park (Sinnoh)|Battle Park]]'s Exchange Service Corner for 200 [[Battle Point|BP]].
* [[Terrain]] returns, excluding {{m|Psychic Terrain}}.
* [[Poison (status condition)|Poison]] does not deal damage outside of {{pkmn|battle}}.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto#In-game cameo appearance|Morimoto]] is now present on [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]] as a [[Swimmer (Trainer class)|Swimmer]], being available to battle once per day after the [[Hall of Fame]] has been entered. After the first time he is defeated, he rewards the player with an [[Oval Charm]].
* [[Hyper Training]], [[Bottle Cap]]s, and [[Gold Bottle Cap]]s return. A [[Veteran (Trainer class)|Veteran]] in the [[Battle Park (Sinnoh)|Battle Park]]'s Exchange Service Corner can Hyper Train the player's [[level]] 100 Pokémon in exchange for Bottle Caps and Gold Bottle Caps.
* The [[Rotom Catalog]] returns from Sword and Shield. It is obtained after {{p|Rotom}} first enters one of the appliances in [[Rotom's Room]], though at first it only contains Rotom's normal form and the appliance that it entered to obtain the catalog. The other appliances can then be taken from Rotom's Room to add them to the catalog.
* The [[Shiny Charm]] returns, albeit only increasing the chance of an [[Pokémon Egg|Egg]] containing a [[Shiny Pokémon]].
* The [[Pokédex]] can show [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]] and [[Foreign Pokédex entries|foreign languages]] from the start, rather than having to be upgraded to unlock these features. The NPCs who originally gave the Pokédex these features will still attempt to upgrade the Pokédex, only to find that it does not need any upgrades.
* Though the [[Running Shoes]] return and still must be obtained before the player can run, there is no longer a button that must be held down in order to run; instead, the player runs by default after the Running Shoes have been obtained, like in Sword and Shield, provided they are using the joystick. If using the D-Pad, holding down B is necessary to run, as in prior generations.
* The [[HP]] bar drains noticeably faster than in Diamond and Pearl.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXVztcEjcJk "How much FASTER is the HP bar in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from 25 November 2021]</ref>
* Pokémon names are no longer rendered in all-caps, now using the proper case.
* Like in Sword and Shield, the Fisherman {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} has been renamed "{{tc|Fisher}}".

===Returning features===
* Seals return for the first time since HeartGold and SoulSilver, and are now called [[Sticker]]s.
** The player may now earn Stickers from completing Super Contest Shows or by defeating Gym Leaders.
** There are now "over 90" different Stickers in the game, up from 77. "Ribbon Sticker C" and "Ribbon Sticker D" have been seen in screenshots as new Stickers.
** Up to twenty Stickers may be placed on a [[Ball Capsule]], up from eight.
** The menu for positioning Stickers on a Ball Capsule now supports 3D movement for more detailed placement.
** The boy in the easternmost house of [[Solaceon Town]] no longer awards letter Stickers for showing him the different forms of {{P|Unown}}, instead awarding extra Ball Capsules.
* [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s return for the first time since Platinum, and are renamed [[Super Contest Show]]s. They have been changed in various ways.
** Ball Capsules and Stickers are now used during the Visual round in place of [[Accessory|Accessories]].
** The points earned during the rounds are now named Hype Points.
** An unspecified mechanic appears to involve adding up the Hype Points of all four competitors and comparing it to a target score.
** Contests now support online connectivity.
* The [[Union Room]] returns for the first time since [[Generation V]].
** There are now two rooms, called the "Local Room" and the "Global Room", the latter of which newly supports online connections.
* The Manaphy Egg is obtainable through an event for the first time since Generation IV. It is now an early-purchase bonus [[event]].
* [[TM]]s are single-use again, which was the case for all Pokémon games before Generation V.
** Unlike in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, however, TMs have repeatable acquisition methods. Most NPCs who give TMs now give three of the same TM, while [[Gym Leader]]s give five of the reward TM with the badge. All TMs can also be bought in the Grand Underground by trading Spheres.
* The [[National Pokédex]] returns in a core series game for the first time since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] (though it only features the first 493 Pokémon, as in the original Diamond and Pearl).
* Despite the removal of [[HM]]s, [[field moves]] return for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The eight hidden moves corresponding to the original game's HMs can only be used outside of battle from the [[Pokétch]], but the field moves which were not originally HMs (namely {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Soft-Boiled}}, {{m|Milk Drink}}, and {{m|Sweet Scent}}) can be used outside of battle by Pokémon in the [[party]] like in the original. {{m|Chatter}} is an exception to this, being unusable outside of battle as it has been from [[Generation VI]] onward.
* The [[Berry]] growing mechanic returns.
* [[Honey Tree]]s return for the first time since Platinum.
* [[Footprint]]s are displayed in the [[Pokédex]] for the first time since [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]].
* The [[Bicycle]] is obtainable for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* The [[Badge]]-polishing feature returns. The Badge case can be viewed from the [[Trainer Card (game)|Trainer Card]].
* The Key Items [[Vs. Seeker]] and [[Poké Radar]] both return.
* The [[Moss Rock]], [[Ice Rock]], and [[special magnetic field]] have returned following their removal in Sword and Shield. As in Sword and Shield, most of the Pokémon that evolve using these methods can still evolve using [[Evolution stone]]s instead, although the [[Ice Stone]] is not obtainable, and {{p|Nosepass}} was not given a second evolution method.
* Several [[move]]s that were [[Unusable moves|unusable]] in Sword and Shield have returned: {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Sketch}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Tail Glow}}, {{m|Psycho Boost}}, {{m|Heart Swap}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, {{m|Chatter}}, {{m|Judgment}}, {{m|Dark Void}}, {{m|Seed Flare}}, and {{m|Toxic Thread}}. However, other moves that were unusable in Sword and Shield remain unusable in these games, even those that were usable in Diamond and Pearl. More information can be found [[List of moves by availability (Generation VIII)|here]].
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[Escape Rope]] is a consumable item in the Other Items category.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[nickname]] of an [[outsider Pokémon]] can only be changed by its [[Original Trainer]], even if the Pokémon has no nickname.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[Move Reminder]] requires the use of a [[Heart Scale]] in order for a Pokémon to relearn a move. However, he will teach Pokémon for free after receiving 10 Heart Scales.

===Connectivity===
The game received [[Pokémon HOME]] connectivity on May 18, 2022 as part of HOME's version 2.0.0 update. The game does not support [[Ranked Battle]]s.

Only Pokémon from the first four generations of games (excluding [[regional variant|regional variants]]) can be transfered to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====
The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair.<ref>https://diamondpearl.pokemon.com/en-us/story/</ref> In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be [[trade]]d from that game. Alternatively, all Pokémon listed below are able to be [[transfer]]red from previous games via [[Pokémon HOME]].

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! Brilliant Diamond
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|
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{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|023|Ekans|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|024|Arbok|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|086|Seel|1|Water|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|243|Raikou|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|244|Entei|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|245|Suicune|1|Water|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|2|Steel|Fairy|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|466|Electivire|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
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|
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|-
! Shining Pearl
|-
|
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{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|144|Articuno|2|Ice|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|145|Zapdos|2|Electric|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|146|Moltres|2|Fire|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|234|Stantler|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|336|Seviper|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|431|Glameow|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|432|Purugly|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|467|Magmortar|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
|}
|}
|}

====[[Save data bonus]]es====
If the [[Nintendo Switch]] system being used has save data from previous mainline Pokémon games, the player may talk to an NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] to receive a [[Mythical Pokémon]]:
* {{p|Mew}}, if [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!]] save data exists.
* {{p|Jirachi}}, if {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword or Shield}} save data exists.

If there is save data for {{g|Legends: Arceus}} in which all missions have been completed and {{p|Arceus}} has been obtained, the [[Azure Flute]] will appear in the player's room after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]. The Azure Flute can be taken to [[Spear Pillar]] in order to battle and catch another Arceus at the [[Hall of Origin]], which can be {{Shiny}}, unlike Mew and Jirachi.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl save data unlocks bonus content in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The player receives the Modern Jacket, Modern Trousers, and Modern Shoes of [[Team Galactic]]'s uniform. After the credits, it also unlocks {{DL|Task|Requests|Request}} 93: The Darksome Nightmare, in which the player catches the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}.

==Reception==
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl a score of 34 out of 40.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-december-8-2021/ Famitsu review scores - December 8, 2021 - Nintendo Everything]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a "Great" 8.0/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-review Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review - IGN]</ref> commenting that they lean "on the past, with all of its triumphs and tripwires." Both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl hold a rating of 73% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-brilliant-diamond Pokémon Brilliant Diamond for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-shining-pearl Pokémon Shining Pearl for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
The games sold over 6 million units in their launch week.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/12/pokemon-diamond-and-pearl-remakes-passed-6-million-sales-in-launch-week Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Passed 6 Million Sales In Launch Week - Nintendo Life]</ref> As of June 30, 2022, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have sold 14.79 million copies worldwide, making these the best selling remakes.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}

==Version history==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Brilliant Diamond color}}; border:3px solid #{{Shining Pearl color}}"
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Game file size
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | More information
|-
| 1.0.0
| Initial release
| 4.3 GB
| N/A
|
|-
| 1.1.0
| November 11, 2021
| 6.7 GB
|
* Adds multiplayer and online communications to the [[Grand Underground]], [[Super Contest Show]]s, and the [[Union Room]].
* Adds [[Mystery Gift]].
* Adds [[Ramanas Park]].
* Adds the opening and ending movie.
|
* The Union Room only supports connection with 1 other player at a time.
* Certain Trainers' teams were adjusted.
* The delay in HP bar animation has been increased.
|-
| 1.1.1
| November 17, 2021
| 6.7 GB
|
* Optimized Ver. 1.1.0 update data.
|
|-
| 1.1.2
| December 1, 2021
| 6.8 GB
|
* Fixed some issues that would prevent the game from progressing under certain circumstances.
* Some issues have also been fixed for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* Menu glitch is fixed
* Nursery cloning glitch is fixed
* [[Flower Paradise]] glitch is fixed{{fact|reason=Too vague, what about it was fixed?}}
|-
|-
| 1.1.3
| December 21, 2021
| 6.8 GB
|
* Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* More menu glitches are fixed
* Surfing on land glitch is fixed
* NPC Trainers' Pokémon no longer know unusable moves, e.g. [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Banette}} no longer knows {{m|Snatch}}
* Removed Shaymin event from [[Flower Paradise]] <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonBDSP/comments/rltzem/has_anyone_got_the_113_update_yet/hpib1az/?context=3 Reddit - Has anyone got the 1.1.3 update yet?]</ref>
|-
| 1.2.0
| February 21, 2022
| 7.4 GB
|
* Union Room functions have been expanded.
** The maximum number of players you can play with via local or internet communication in Union Rooms has been increased to eight. Also, by selecting Greeting or Capsule Decorations, you can show each other your Trainer Cards or Capsule Decorations.
* Additional Colosseum battle feature has been added.
** Enter the Colosseum on the 2nd floor of a Pokémon Center to battle with other players using custom rulesets.
** In the Colosseum, you can set rules, such as the number of Pokémon to send into battle as well as their levels, and play Single Battles, Double Battles, or Multi Battles via local or internet communication.
* Pokémon Trading and Battles
** Some Pokémon acquired via unintended methods or illicit modification now cannot be used in Link Trades or Link Battles.
* Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* "Strength Menu Glitch" is fixed
* Added the [[Origin mark#Legends: Arceus mark|Legends: Arceus origin mark]]
* Adds a clone checker (ignores Pokémon not [[game of origin|originating]] in Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl or {{p|Ninjask}}/{{p|Shedinja}} pairs).<ref>https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1495965127031816192</ref> Detected clones cannot be used online.
|-
| 1.3.0
| March 15, 2022
| 6.9 GB
|
* Added an event related to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
** If a user on a Nintendo Switch system has save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus that meets set requirements, that player can take part in a special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus when playing the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl games.
** Further details can be found [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-distributions/ here].
* Added a network-trading feature at GWS.
** It is now possible to trade Pokémon online at the GWS in Jubilife City.
** '''Note''': A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid service) is required to trade Pokémon online.
* Some issues have been fixed for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* Adds the [[Azure Flute]] event to the game.
|}
Notes:
* v1.0.0 is present on the physical Game Cards, and is playable on a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
* v1.1.0 was released 8 days before launch when digital preloads became available.<ref>https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57058/kw/brilliant%20diamond%20shining%20pearl</ref> Official reviewers were also able to play this version before launch.{{fact}} Outside of being an official reviewer, it is possible to play this version by pre-ordering the digital version of the game at least 3 days before launch, preloading it, turning auto-updates on the Switch off, and then opting not to download the v1.1.1 update on launch day when unlocking the preload.<ref>https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/931206562293350400/936245838689230888/1_0_0_keep.mp4</ref>
* v1.1.1 was released 2 days before launch. This version is playable by purchasing either the physical or digital versions on/soon after launch day and then downloading the updates.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond logo.png|English Brilliant Diamond logo
Pokémon Shining Pearl logo.png|English Shining Pearl logo
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond logo JP.png|Japanese Brilliant Diamond logo
Pokémon Shining Pearl logo JP.png|Japanese Shining Pearl logo
</gallery>
===Title screens===
<gallery>
Brilliant DiamondTitle.png|English Brilliant Diamond title screen
Shining PearlTitle.png|English Shining Pearl title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
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|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| colspan="2" | Male {{pcolor|Pikachu|000}}'s sprite in {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}} compared to its artwork in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
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* These are the first core series Pokémon games:
** To use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.
** That cannot [[trade]] with other core games from the same [[generation]] and console.
** In which {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} can both be obtained in a single save file without requiring [[Trade|trading]], [[transfer]]ring, or [[event]]s.
** In which the other two [[starter Pokémon]] that weren't chosen at the beginning of the game can later be found in the wild, if {{g|X and Y}}'s [[Friend Safari]] is excluded.
** Since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] to not introduce any new Pokémon species.
*** Since {{game|Crystal}} to introduce no new species nor new [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]].
*** Since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to feature a [[National Pokédex]], albeit the game only features the first 493 Pokémon.
** Since {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} to introduce no new [[move]]s.
** To have more than one patch released pre-launch (v1.1.0 and v1.1.1).
** To have any number of post-launch patches announced pre-launch (v1.2.0 and v1.3.0).<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-pokemon-shining-pearl-feature-update/</ref>
* These are the only [[Generation VIII]] games in which [[Mythical Pokémon]] (other than the gift {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Jirachi}}), [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] [[Legendary Pokémon]], and the [[starter Pokémon]] at the beginning of the game can be {{Shiny}}, as they could in [[Generation IV]].
* These are the only [[Nintendo Switch]] games in which the "Pokémon" part of the Japanese and Korean logo differs between the two versions, to match the Japanese logos of the original Diamond and Pearl.
* The artwork of both humans and most Pokémon for these games is based on their sprites in the original {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* The design of the ambiguous {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} statue in [[Eterna City]] resembles [[:File:Dialkia statue.png|its design]] from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.
* These are the only pair of remakes not to include any Pokémon species introduced in the later [[generation]]s after the original games.
** The only alternate form appearing in this game that did not appear in Generation IV is {{type|Fairy}} {{p|Arceus}}.
* The majority of the games' [[Pokédex]] entries are recycled from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, though some feature slight wording changes.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢晶燦鑽石／明亮珍珠|Pokémon Jīngchaan Jyunsehk / Mìhngleuhng Jānjyū}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢晶燦鑽石／明亮珍珠 宝可梦晶灿钻石／明亮珍珠|Bǎokěmèng Jīngcàn Zuànshí / Míngliàng Zhēnzhū}}
|fr_ca=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond et Shining Pearl
|fr_eu=Pokémon Diamant Étincelant et Perle Scintillante
|de=Pokémon Strahlender Diamant und Leuchtende Perle
|it=Pokémon Diamante Lucente e Perla Splendente
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 브릴리언트 다이아몬드・샤이닝 펄|Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl}}
|es=Pokémon Diamante Brillante y Perla Reluciente
}}

==References==
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{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

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[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]
[[Category:Unity games]]

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Genesect (Pokémon)

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|form3=Shock Drive Genesect
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'''Genesect''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゲノセクト''' ''Genesect'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Steel}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].

While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Genesect has [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|four other forms]], which are activated by inserting the [[Drive]] in the cannon on its back. The Drive is visibly different within its sprites depending on the Drive it is [[Held item|holding]].
* When it is not holding any Drive, the light is orange and {{m|Techno Blast}} is {{type|Normal}}.
* When it is holding the [[Shock Drive]], the light turns yellow and Techno Blast is {{type|Electric}}.
* When it is holding the [[Burn Drive]], the light turns red, and Techno Blast is {{type|Fire}}.
* When it is holding the [[Chill Drive]], the light turns white and Techno Blast is {{type|Ice}}.
* When it is holding the [[Douse Drive]], the light turns blue and Techno Blast is {{type|Water}}.

Genesect was {{n|CoroCoro August issue reveals 'Genesect'|leaked}} in the August issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine on July 11, 2012, and it was officially revealed on July 14, 2012.

Genesect is the last Pokémon in the original [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number (Black and White)|Unova Pokédex]] as well as [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number (Black 2 and White 2)|Black 2 and White 2's Unova Pokédex]].

==Biology==
[[File:Shock Drive anime.png |thumb|left|200px|Genesect in its high-speed flight configuration]]
Genesect is a bipedal, insectoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a metal body and a saucer-shaped head. It is primarily purple with several gray markings. It has two large red eyes and a small white part that could be either its mouth or a vent. It has thin arms with overlapping segments. Each arm ends with a single, pointed claw from which it can spin a sticky string to create structures. There is a gray circle on each shoulder and a gray band around its abdomen. Its segmented legs each end with a large, upward-curving claw.
[[File:Genesect silk.png|thumb|250px|Genesect spinning its silk]]
The powerful cannon on its back and other enhancements were added as part of the modifications made to it by [[Team Plasma]]. Genesect is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Techno Blast}}, an attack which changes type depending on the [[Drive]] it holds. Even before Team Plasma modified Genesect, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. By folding up its limbs and connecting its head to the cannon on its back, Genesect can assume a flying saucer-like form, allowing it to fly. This form is known in Japanese as the 高速飛行形態 ''high-speed flight configuration''.

Genesect was revived from a [[Fossil]] and technologically enhanced by [[Team Plasma]] to create the most powerful Pokémon ever. [[N]] had the project canceled and the [[P2 Laboratory]] closed because he felt that Pokémon, who he thought to be perfect beings, would lose their beauty if modified by science. However, {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley kept working on it, angry that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and installed the cannon on its back.

==In the anime==
[[File:Shock Drive Genesect Techno Blast.png|thumb|left|250px|Genesect in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Genesect Army M16.png|thumb|250px|The Genesect Army]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Genesect Army]]====
The Genesect Army, a group of five Genesect led by a {{Shiny|Red}} Genesect, first appeared in ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', where N found the ruins of a building and learned the Genesect Army was responsible for the destruction by using his ability to hear the voices of Pokémon.

The Genesect Army played a major role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''. They went on a rampage in [[New Tork City]] while attempting to search for [[Genesect's home|their ancient habitat]], thus bringing them into conflict with a {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}}.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Plasma Genesect Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Genesect in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Colress Genesect Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Shiny Genesect in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Genesect Army}}
The Genesect Army plays a major role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''. Likewise, the group appears in the {{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened|manga adaptation}} of the film by [[Momota Inoue]].

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
Genesect was a Pokémon created by [[Dr. Zeno]]. After it saved Dr. Zeno from being trapped in his lab, he decided to give it to [[Arata]] in order to bring out its full potential.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Blake's Genesect}}
A {{Shiny}} Genesect debuted as a silhouette at [[P2 Laboratory]] in ''[[PS515|The Shadow Triad]]'', where the [[Shadow Triad]] was seen testing its power. It reappeared at the {{un|Pokémon League}}, where it helped [[Colress|Hood Man]] escape. Later, in the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}, it was revealed to be under the ownership of [[Colress]].

In ''[[PS526|Mr. Perfect]]'', Colress attacked [[Aspertia City]] with another Genesect, where it came into contact with {{adv|Blake}} and {{adv|Looker}}, the former of whom ultimately captured Genesect. Although Blake had initially reported Genesect to the [[International Police]], he was seen in possession of it in ''[[PS536|Cold Storage Battle]]'', riding it through the [[Relic Passage]]. In ''[[PS541|Pink Slip]]'', it was revealed that Blake had taken Genesect for his own use without permission, despite it having been under strict supervision, which was one of the reasons why he had been subsequently fired from the International Police.
<gallery>
Chill Drive Genesect Adventures.png|Chill Drive Genesect in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga
Shock Drive Genesect Adventrues.png|Shock Drive Genesect in the Pokémon Adventures manga
Burn Drive Genesect Adventures.png|Burn Drive Genesect in the Pokémon Adventures manga
Blake Genesect High Speed Flight Form.png|Genesect in its high-speed flight configuration in the Pokémon Adventures manga
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
{{main|Genesect (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Genesect_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Genesect trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Genesect appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon. In the 3DS version of the game, it is unlocked after playing Endless Smash at least once. It jumps around the stage, repeatedly firing four {{m|Techno Blast}} attacks, followed up by a wide beam. Both shots can go through walls.

Genesect also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''A Bug/Steel-type Pokémon, Genesect was created from a 300-million-year-old fossil and later altered to carry a giant cannon on its back. The type of Drive inserted into the cannon affects the attack type of its Techno Blast. It will follow up this attack with a long-range laser.''

'''PAL''': ''A Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon revived from a 300-million-year-old fossil, then modified to carry a giant cannon on its back. The type of Drive inserted into the cannon affects the attack type of its Techno Blast. After using this attack mid-jump, it attacks its target with a long-range laser that passes through obstacles.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Genesect returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. Genesect also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=155|label1={{gameabbrev5|BW}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=300|label2={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Pokémon HOME]]Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Challenge Battle#Lord of the Bugs|Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs]] (Reward), NFC Figurine}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Dragon Hill#Stage 6|Dragon Hill: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX21]] [[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX51]] (Shiny) Event: ''[[Special Stages#Special Challenge|Genesect Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Primeval Thicket|Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Mysterious Geoglyph]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 26|Area 26: Stage 13]] (As a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Mythical Pokémon}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=GO|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Special Research]] '''Normal Drive'''
[[Raid]] '''Any Drive'''}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Mewtwo Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Plasma Genesect|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|August 11 to September 14, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#Plasma Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Plasma Genesect|English|Wi-Fi|15|October 7 to November 12, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#Plasma Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Plasma Genesect|French|Wi-Fi|15|October 11 to November 12, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#Plasma Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Plasma Genesect|German|Wi-Fi|15|October 11 to November 12, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#Plasma Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Plasma Genesect|Italian|Wi-Fi|15|October 11 to November 12, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#Plasma Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Plasma Genesect|Spanish|Wi-Fi|15|October 11 to November 12, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#Plasma Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|P2 Laboratory Genesect|Japanese|Japan and Taiwan|50|January 11 to February 28, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#P2 Laboratory Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Plasma Genesect|Korean|South Korea|50|January 19 to February 11, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#Plasma Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Cinema Genesect|Japanese|Japan and Taiwan|100{{shinystar|V}}|June 29 to September 30, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#Cinema Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Cinema Genesect|Korean|South Korea|100{{shinystar|V}}|January 9 to 15, 2014|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)‎#Cinema Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Genesect|American region|Online|100|November 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Genesect|PAL region|Online|100|November 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Genesect}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Get Challenge Genesect|All|Online|60|November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Genesect_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Korean Adventure Genesect|All|Online|60|April 26 to October 31, 2021|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Genesect_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Mythical 2022 Genesect|All|Online|60|September 9 to December 31, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Genesect}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Bug|type2=Steel
|event1=Choice Scarf|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|HP=71
|Attack=120
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=120
|SpDef=95
|Speed=99
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|Normal=50
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=0
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=400
|Water=100
|Grass=25
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=50
|Dragon=50
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=1
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=½
|oldghost2=½
}}

===Learnset===
Genesect is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.3.0+.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|7|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|14|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Fell Stinger|Bug|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|42|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|49|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|63|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|70|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|77|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|84|Techno Blast|Normal|Special|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|91|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM06|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR09|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR18|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR19|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR41|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR60|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR61|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR65|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR70|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR73|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR74|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR83|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''|yes|no}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|V=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|100|20||'''|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|60|—|20||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Shift Gear|Steel|Status|—|—|10|V=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Genesect|5|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Genesect|Bug|Steel|5}}

===Side game data===
====Genesect====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649
|walk=1.42
|hp=53
|attack=83
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649
|power=4
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=649|num=226
|min=80
|max=145
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Genesect in the puzzle area.
|swapper=4 Up, Vitality Drain
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=649S|num=226
|min=80
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Genesect
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=174
|attack=252
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}
|special={{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Magnet Bomb}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Genesect can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'', completing 4/5 of the Special Research, ''A Drive to Investigate'', and completing the Special Research, ''Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020''.
====Shock Drive====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649Y
|walk=1.42
|hp=53
|attack=83
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649Y
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Genesect
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=174
|attack=252
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}
|special={{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Magnet Bomb}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}, {{m|Techno Blast}} (Electric)
}}
|}

====Burn Drive====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649R
|walk=1.42
|hp=53
|attack=83
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649R
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Genesect
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=174
|attack=252
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}
|special={{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Magnet Bomb}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Techno Blast}} (Fire)
}}
|}

====Chill Drive====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649W
|walk=1.42
|hp=53
|attack=83
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649W
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Genesect
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=174
|attack=252
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}
|special={{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Magnet Bomb}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Techno Blast}} (Ice)
}}
|}

====Douse Drive====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649B
|walk=1.42
|hp=53
|attack=83
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=649B
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Genesect
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=174
|attack=252
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}
|special={{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Magnet Bomb}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}, {{m|Techno Blast}} (Water)
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=649
|name1=Genesect
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Steel}}

===Forms===
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=HOME649
|name1=Genesect
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Steel
|forme=5
|forme1=No {{color2|000|Drive}}
|sprite2=HOME649Y
|forme2={{bag|Shock Drive}} {{color2|000|Shock Drive}}
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Steel
|sprite3=HOME649R
|forme3={{bag|Burn Drive}} {{color2|000|Burn Drive}}
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Steel
|sprite4=HOME649W
|forme4={{bag|Chill Drive}} {{color2|000|Chill Drive}}
|type1-4=Bug
|type2-4=Steel
|sprite5=HOME649B
|forme5={{bag|Douse Drive}} {{color2|000|Douse Drive}}
|type1-5=Bug
|type2-5=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5/5Forms|ndex=649|form1=Y|form2=R|form3=W|form4=B}}
{{Spritebox/6/5Forms|ndex=649|form1=Y|form2=R|form3=W|form4=B}}
{{Spritebox/7/5Forms|ndex=649|form1=Y|form2=R|form3=W|form4=B}}
{{Spritebox/8/5Forms|ndex=649|form1=Y|form2=R|form3=W|form4=B}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|649|Genesect}}

==Trivia==
* Genesect is the only {{type|Bug}} [[Mythical Pokémon]].
* Genesect is tied with {{me|Pinsir}}, Mega {{p|Scizor}}, and Mega {{p|Heracross}} for the highest base stat total of all {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Genesect's backstory is similar to {{p|Mewtwo}}'s: both were created by [[villainous team]]s in at least one canon, and they were genetically engineered to be more powerful than the Pokémon they were based on.
* Genesect is the only Pokémon whose [[Pokédex]] entry names a villainous team, in this case, [[Team Plasma]].
* Despite {{m|Techno Blast}} being its [[signature move]], Genesect cannot receive {{STAB}} from it unless its type is changed.

===Origin===
Genesect is generally based on the giant insects of the {{wp|Paleozoic}} era, which existed for 300 million years, making it as old as the {{wp|cockroach}}. Its Steel-type features that give it a somewhat robotic appearance may be a reference to alien robots in {{wp|science fiction}} media, but this may be due to Team Plasma's modifications. Its design might also be inspired by the "artillery mech" vehicles in various {{wp|mecha anime and manga}} while also resembling the enlarged pronona of {{wp|treehopper}}s (family Membracidae). They also share a similar head shape with many treehoppers.

====Name origin====
Genesect may be a combination of ''{{wp|gene}}'', ''{{wp|genetics}}'', ''{{wp|genome}}'', or ''{{wp|genesis}}''; and ''{{wp|insect}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Steel
|ja=ゲノセクト ''Genesect''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|genome}}'' and ''{{wp|insect}}''
|fr=Genesect|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Genesect|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|de=Genesect|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Genesect|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ko=게노세크트 ''Genosect''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=蓋諾賽克特 / 盖诺赛克特 ''Gàinuòsàikètè''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=蓋諾賽克特 ''Koinohkchoihākdahk''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|el=Τζένεσεκτ ''Tzénesekt''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Дженесект ''Dzhenesekt''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เกโนเซ็กท์ ''Kenosek''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Genesect Army]]
* [[Blake's Genesect]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]

==Notes==
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==External links==
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