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Pokémon breeding

2011-04-28T12:48:24Z

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'''Pokémon breeding''' is a method of obtaining a new {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by producing and hatching an {{pkmn|egg}}. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it also refers to Pokémon grooming and caretaking.

==In the games==
===How to breed===
Pokémon can be bred by leaving two compatible Pokémon at the [[Pokémon Daycare]] in [[Generation II]] and beyond, located on {{rt|34|Johto}} in [[Johto]], {{rt|117|Hoenn}} in [[Hoenn]], {{OBP|Four Island|town}} in the [[Sevii Islands]], [[Solaceon Town]] in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova Route 3|Route 3]] in [[Unova]]. Two Pokémon are compatible if they are of the same species, or share at least one [[egg group]], and are of opposite genders (see below); alternatively, breeding is usually still possible as long as one of them is {{p|Ditto}}, even if the other parent is genderless. [[Legendary Pokémon]] (excluding {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}}), [[baby Pokémon]], {{p|Unown}}, {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} cannot breed whatsoever. Pokémon with gender unknown (besides the aforementioned Pokémon) can only breed with Ditto.


=====Breeding Rate<ref>http://www.legendarypokemon.net/breeding</ref>=====
* '''Same species, different ID numbers'''
The chance of getting an egg is 69.3% (has a value of 70).
The old man in the Daycare will say: "The two seem to get along very well."
* '''Same species, same ID numbers'''
The chance of getting an egg is 49.5% (has a value of 50).
The old man in the Daycare will say: "The two seem to get along."
* '''Different species, different ID numbers'''
The chance of getting an egg is 49.5% (has a value of 50).
The old man in the Daycare will say: "The two seem to get along."
* '''Different species, same ID numbers'''
The chance of getting an egg is 19.8% (has a value of 20).
The old man in the Daycare will say: "The two don't seem to like each other."
* '''Different egg groups, same genders or No eggs group'''
The Pokémon are incompatible and therefore will not make an egg.
The old man in the Daycare will say: "The two prefer to play with other Pokémon than each other."

====Receiving the egg====
When there are two compatible Pokémon in the Daycare, for every 256 steps that the player takes, the game will decide whether or not the old man has found an egg, with chances depending on the exact compatibility of the two Pokémon. If there was an egg produced, the old man will be outside ([[Generation II]]), out of line with the fence ([[Generation III]]), facing the road ({{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}), face left instead of down and call the player over the [[Pokégear]] ({{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}), or call the player from a distance when passing by on the road below ([[Generation V]]). The man will hand the player an {{pkmn|egg}} if he or she replies to his question with "Yes" and has an empty slot in the party, and permanently keep the egg if the player responds "No". If the player selects "Yes" but does not have a spare slot, the man will keep it until the player returns and offer it again. Otherwise, there is no way to refuse the egg and receive it later.

====What will hatch====
After walking around for a while, the egg will hatch into a [[level]] 5 ([[Generation II]] and {{Gen|III}}) or level 1 ([[Generation IV]] and {{Gen|V}}) first-stage Pokémon of the female species' (or non-Ditto parent's) evolutionary chain.

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|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Offspring
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Ditto breeding
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:445.png]]
| [[File:132.png]]
| [[File:443.png]]
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Garchomp|000}}
| {{pcolor|Ditto|000}}
| {{pcolor|Gible|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same species breeding
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:609.png]]
| [[File:609.png]]
| [[File:607.png]]
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Chandelure|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Chandelure|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Litwick|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same {{color2|000|evolution}} family breeding
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:466.png]]
| [[File:125.png]]
| [[File:239.png]]
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Electivire|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Electabuzz|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Elekid|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same {{color2|000|Egg group}} breeding
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:404.png]]
| [[File:400.png]]
| [[File:399.png]]
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Luxio|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Bibarel|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Bidoof|000}}
|-align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | ''No eggs'' egg group breeding
|-align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:485.png]]
| [[File:485.png]]
| '''<sc>None</sc>'''
|- align=center
| style="background:#9CCD83;" | {{pcolor|Heatran|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Heatran|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| style="background:#9CCD83;" | '''<sc>None</sc>'''
|-align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Different {{color2|000|egg group}} breeding
|-align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:430.png]]
| [[File:040.png]]
| '''<sc>None</sc>'''
|- align=center
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{pcolor|Honchkrow|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Wigglytuff|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" | '''<sc>None</sc>'''
|}

However, there are two pairs of Pokémon species where the male and female are treated as different Pokémon. In these cases, an egg produced by the female species may hatch into either the male or female variant; however, breeding the male species with Ditto will ''not'' produce the female counterpart. The pairs are the following:

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #FFF6DE; border: 5px solid #9CCD83"
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Offspring
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Poison Pin Pokémon
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:029.png]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:132.png]]
| {{ow|029}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| {{ow|032}}
|- align=center
| style="background:#9CCD83;" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♀|000}}
| style="background:#9CCD83;" rowspan="2" | Any compatible Pokémon
| style="background:#9CCD83;" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♀|000}}
|- align=center
| style="background:#9CCD83;" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♂|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Firefly Pokémon
|-align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:314.png]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:132.png]]
| {{ow|313}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| {{ow|314}}
|- align=center
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Illumise|000}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" rowspan="2" | Any compatible Pokémon
| style="background:#9CCD83;" | {{pcolor|Volbeat|000}}
|- align=center
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{pcolor|Illumise|000}}
|}

There are also some Pokémon which will produce variable eggs. The Pokémon that is in these eggs will depend on whether or not the parents [[held item|held]] a certain type of [[incense]] while breeding.

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #FFF6DE; border: 5px solid #9CCD83"
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4;" | Item
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Offspring
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Marill and Azumarill
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" | [[File:183.png]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:184.png]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Sea Incense}}
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|298}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Sea Incense
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|183}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Marill|000}}
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Azumarill|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Azurill|000}}
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Marill|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Wobbuffet
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:202.png]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Lax Incense}}
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|360}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Lax Incense
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|202}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Wobbuffet|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Wynaut|000}}
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Wobbuffet|000}}
|- align=center

! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Roselia and Roserade
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" | [[File:315.png]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:407.png]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Rose Incense}}
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|406}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Rose Incense
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|315}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Roselia|000}}
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Roserade|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Budew|000}}
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Roselia|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Chimecho
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:358.png]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Pure Incense}}
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|433}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Pure Incense
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|358}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Chimecho|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Chingling|000}}
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Chimecho|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Sudowoodo
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:185.png]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Rock Incense}}
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|438}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Rock Incense
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|185}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Sudowoodo|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Bonsly|000}}
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Sudowoodo|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Mr. Mime
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:122.png]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Odd Incense}}
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|439}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Odd Incense
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|122}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mr. Mime|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mime Jr.|000}}
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mr. Mime|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Chansey and Blissey
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" | [[File:113.png]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:242.png]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Luck Incense}}
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|440}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Luck Incense
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|113}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Chansey|000}}
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Blissey|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Happiny|000}}
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Chansey|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Mantine
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:226.png]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Wave Incense}}
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|458}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Wave Incense
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|226}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mantine|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mantyke|000}}
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mantine|000}}
|- align=center
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Snorlax
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:143.png]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Full Incense}}
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|446}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Full Incense
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{ow|143}}
|- align=center style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Snorlax|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Munchlax|000}}
|- align=center style="background:#9CCD83"
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Snorlax|000}}
|}

===Hatching eggs===
The time it takes for eggs to hatch depends on the Pokémon's species' required number of egg cycles. {{p|Magikarp}} is the fastest hatching Pokémon with the fewest egg cycles required for hatching. Some baby fairies, such as {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Igglybuff}} hatch quickly as well. Besides these, most Pokémon take considerable time to hatch. Rare and powerful Pokémon, like {{p|Dratini}}, {{p|Bagon}}, {{p|Beldum}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Gible}}, {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Chansey}}, and {{p|Eevee}}, among others, take a long time to hatch due to high numbers of egg cycles required for hatching.

"Time" is actually determined by egg cycle completion, which is determined by in-game steps or biking. An egg cycle is a counted number of steps that activate breeding related programs in the game. One egg cycle lasts 256 steps in the third generation and 255 steps in the fourth generation. After 255/256 steps are taken, the game recognizes the completion of the cycle and does a few things; the step counter for the cycles is reset to zero, the game randomly decides if an egg is to be found at the Day Care (if compatible Pokémon are present in the Day Care at the time), and all (or only a few) eggs currently in the player's team are taken down one egg cycle count. If the egg cycle count for an egg reaches zero or a negative number, the egg will begin to hatch. If an egg hatches, the game stops subtracting an egg cycle count from the rest of the eggs in the team. Due to this, since the third generation, no two eggs can hatch at the same time.

The other way to reset the game counter is to receive an egg from the Day Care Man (or in the Manaphy egg's case, from the mystery gift delivery man in the Poké Mart). Every time an egg is received, the game automatically resets the egg cycle step counter to zero, and counts as another egg cycle completion. This can effectively cut 254 (255 in the third generation) steps off the egg hatching process for every egg accepted from the Day Care Man (the egg must be accepted, not rejected or denied due to a full team to reset the step counter). Although this detracts an egg cycle from the eggs, any eggs ready to hatch upon this type of egg cycle completion will be denied the ability to hatch until the next egg cycle completion by steps, perhaps due to the dialogue between the player and the Day Care man following the pickup of an egg.

For example, a {{p|Gligar}} egg requires 21 egg cycles to hatch, a minimum of 5355 steps if not interrupted by an egg hatching or egg pickup. After each egg cycle is completed, this egg will drop one egg cycle count, down to 20, then 19, then 18, so on and so forth until the egg count hits zero. If nothing restricts the egg from hatching, the egg will hatch into Gligar. If it is restricted, it will continue dropping into the negative numbers from the egg cycles, and will continue to try hatching if the egg is stopped from another egg pickup.

There are ways to speed this system up. Riding a [[bike]] (for example) would reduce the egg's actual hatching time by traveling quickly, raising the step count faster, and completing egg cycles faster. {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} allow players to use the Mach Bike, which is twice as fast as the Acro Bike. {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} give players a harder time hatching their eggs, however, for there is no "Mach Bike" available. Additionally, in Pokémon Emerald and onwards, if any Pokémon with {{a|Flame Body}} or {{a|Magma Armor}} is anywhere in a player's [[party]], it doubles the egg cycle count reduction, effectively halving the steps needed to hatch the egg. In the Gligar example, the egg would start at 21, and with {{p|Slugma}} in the party, the egg would drop 2 egg cycle counts after each egg cycle, from 21 to 19 to 17 and so on. This feature became standard in [[Generation IV]]. The final way to speed up egg hatching is to use the Pokétch step counter in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to attempt to pick up an egg from the Day Care Man one step after an egg cycle completes. This will cut 254 steps off the hatching process (this particular egg count reduction may not be affected by the Flame Body/Magma Armor ability, and may only ever reduce the egg cycle count by one). In the Gligar example, if the player had the Gligar egg and biked for exactly 255 steps after receiving the egg, the egg would reduce one egg cycle count (down to 20), and the egg cycle step counter would reset. If the player could then reach the Day Care Man with only one step, the egg cycle step counter would read one step taken. Then, the player could receive an egg from the Day Care Man, and the egg cycle step counter would be forced back to zero, and the egg cycle would reduce again for the first Gligar egg, reducing the egg cycle count for the Gligar to 19 in only 256 steps, cutting out 254 steps otherwise.

===Passing moves down===
The [[moves]] obtained by a Pokémon when hatching are as follows:
*The Pokémon will start with any moves that it would learn as a "Start" move in its learnset (In [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], they learned all moves that are level 5 and below in their learnset.).
*The Pokémon will start with any moves that it would learn by leveling up only if both parents know the move. This does not apply to moves that later evolutions can learn (such as Breloom's Mach Punch, which Shroomish cannot learn for obvious reasons).
*The Pokémon will start with any [[TM]] or [[HM]] moves (and starting in {{v2|Crystal}}, [[move tutor]] moves) that the father knows and the baby can also learn by machine.
*The Pokémon will start with any [[egg move]]s that the baby can learn and the father knows.
The moves will take precedence in the order listed, and if there are more than four moves to learn, the moves will start being overwritten much like when leveling up at the Pokémon Daycare.

From {{game|Emerald}} and onwards, there is a specific method to produce a {{p|Pichu}} that knows the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}: When breeding a {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} holding a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}, the offspring Pichu will know the move Volt Tackle. The parent need not know the move itself, and is not required to be of any specific gender; however, a male Pikachu or Raichu has to breed either with a female counterpart or with Ditto so that the offspring is, in fact, a Pichu.

===Inheriting stats===
A Pokémon's [[Individual values]] are also passed down. This is determined differently between [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]] games.

====Generation II====
In Generation II games, the baby inherits its stats from the parent of the opposite gender, unless one parent is Ditto, and in that case it inherits the stats from Ditto. The Defense IV (Individual Value) is passed, and also either the Special IV or the Special IV plus or minus 8 (plus for values in the 0-7 range; minus for values in the 8-15 range); the Special IV has a 50% chance of remaining the same. Attack and Speed IVs are determined entirely at random, whereas HP is determined by the IVs of the other four stats, using the same formula for wild Pokémon. The probability of a Pokémon inheriting ''all'' of its opposite-gender parent's IVs is therefore 1/512.

When determining if two Pokémon are compatible, their egg group is only one criterion. For Pokémon of the same egg group, if the Defense IVs are the same, and either the Special IVs are the same or 8 off, they are incompatible. This is due to the high likelihood of a family relation, hence the inability to breed.

====Generation III====
In {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, exactly three of the baby's IVs are inherited from either parent (which is to say that one parent can contribute a number of IVs that ranges from 0 to 3, and its mate will contribute the remaining number of IVs from other stats). The other three are determined at random, in such a way that it is ''possible'' that more of the offspring's IVs will coincide with those of its parents.

In {{game|Emerald}}, the process is similar but more complicated. First, a random IV is passed from one of the parents to the baby. Afterwards, a random IV of any stat, other than HP, is inherited from either parent to the baby. If this IV is from the same stat as the first IV (not necessarily the same IV value, depending on whether or not the same parent passed it on), it will override it. Finally, another random IV of any stat other than HP and Defense, is passed from one of the parents to the baby. This IV will override any of the previous two if it is from the same stat. The remaining stats (a number ranging from 3 to 5) are determined at random, again with the possibility of one or more IVs coinciding with those of the parents.

====Generation IV====
Inheriting IVs in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} is determined in the same way as in {{game|Emerald}}.

In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the baby will inherit three IVs, each from a different stat and from a random parent. In addition, a new mechanic was added to breeding, where if either or both parents holds an [[EV-enhancing item|EV item]], instead, the baby will receive the IV of the corresponding stat from one of those parents and the baby will then inherit two other different random IVs, each from a random parent. For example, if a parent is holding the Power Anklet, the baby will inherit a {{DL|Stat|Speed}} IV from that parent, and it will also inherit two other different IVs from its parents, for example, Attack and Special Defense. As another example, if one parent holds a Power Anklet and the other parent holds a Power Weight, the baby will inherit either a {{DL|Stat|Speed}} IV from the first parent or an {{DL|Stat|HP}} IV from the second parent, and it will also inherit two different IVs from its parents other than Speed or HP.

====Generation V====
Inheriting IVs in Generation V is determined in the same way as in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}

===Inheriting Natures===
Another change introduced in Emerald is the ability to inherit [[Nature]], which also influences stats. If the mother (or Ditto) is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}, the baby has a 50% chance of inheriting that Pokémon's Nature. When breeding a female Pokémon with Ditto, it is Ditto whose Nature has the increased 50% chance of being inherited in case it holds Everstone.

In [[Generation IV]], in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, inheriting natures remains the same as in Emerald. However, in the Johto remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver, inheriting Nature was changed a little. Whichever Pokémon is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}} will pass down its nature, regardless of gender, or whether it is breeding with a Ditto.<ref>[http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=5667076 Everstone breeding working on males] - PokéCommunity forums</ref> Another minor change that is present in all Generation IV games, is that the passing on of natures via an Everstone will not work if the Pokémon are from different real world countries (e.g. Argentina and Spain).

===Inheriting abilities===
From Generation V, female Pokémon with Hidden Abilities have a 40% chance of passing on the Hidden Ability to their offspring. Ditto cannot pass these abilities on through breeding. For example, if a female {{p|Darmanitan}} with {{a|Zen Mode}} bred with a male {{p|Simisage}}, the offspring {{p|Darumaka}} may have Inner Focus instead of the usual Hustle and would evolve into a Darmanitan with {{a|Zen Mode}}, instead of {{a|Sheer Force}}.

===Breeding for Shininess===
====Generation II====
In [[Generation II]], a player can breed for "[[shiny Pokémon|shininess]]." Due to the method the Generation II games use for calculating whether a Pokémon is shiny or not, an egg bred from an alternately-colored Pokémon has a chance as high as 1/64 of being alternately colored itself, but only if the offspring is of the opposite gender as the shiny parent. This does not apply in later games, however.

====Generation III====
In [[Generation III]], a bred Pokémon has the same chance of being shiny as any Pokémon met in the wild. There is no known method to change this.

====Generation IV====
In Generation IV, a new mechanic was added to breeding: there is now an increased chance (1/2048 as opposed to 1/8192) of hatching a [[shiny Pokémon]] when both parents are from different language games. This is due to [[Masuda method|special coding written into the game]] by director [[Junichi Masuda]]. Aside from this addition, the means of breeding for shininess are otherwise unchanged.

==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon breeding refers to an entire line of work practiced by [[Pokémon Breeder]]s, such as {{an|Brock}}. So far, the anime has shown and discussed little about the literal breeding of Pokémon to produce eggs, but it is assumed this is part of a Pokémon Breeder's work. It has been shown that {{pkmn|professor}}s get their [[starter Pokémon]] from breeders who specifically raise and breed them, like [[Old Man Swampy]] from ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''. There are also a few farm-like facilities that produce [[Pokémon egg]]s of various species. {{Ash}} received his [[Ash's Phanpy|egg]] from such a location, as did {{an|May}} and her [[May's Eevee|egg]].

Pokémon breeding in the anime focuses heavily on raising healthy Pokémon and keeping them in top condition by grooming them well and feeding them nutritious {{pkmn|food}}.

==Trivia==
*Some aspects and contradictions of breeding in the games have spawned debate and confusion. Pokémon which breed differently depending on whether or not they hold an [[incense]] item, are particularly debated. Most fans perceive the necessity of the Incense items as a mere excuse for the fact that the [[baby Pokémon]] could not be previously obtained. Perhaps also surprisingly, these baby Pokémon have different egg move lists than those of their evolved forms.
*Some unusual pairings of Pokémon can be found within the egg groups, such as {{p|Seviper}} and {{p|Zangoose}} (which are even said to be mortal enemies), and the most famous pairing: [[HSOWA|Skitty and Wailord]]. This has led fans to view Pokémon breeding as being quite different from real-life mating. Indeed, the characters in the game make special mention of the fact that no one has seen Pokémon breed.
*One particularly unusual oddity is that {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} cannot breed, despite the fact that their {{p|Nidoran♀|pre-evolution}} and male counterparts can.
*Although there is no known way for [[legendary Pokémon]] to be bred, there is evidence that it can occur somehow, since {{pkmn|egg}}s with {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} can be hatched in [[Pokémon Snap]] and a baby {{p|Lugia}} has been seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Likewise, {{p|Manaphy}} can be hatched from a special egg from {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. Furthermore, Manaphy is the only legendary Pokémon who can breed with a {{p|Ditto}}. However, the offspring will always be {{p|Phione}}, who doesn't evolve into Manaphy.
*When a Pokémon hatches from an egg during both [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], it is at [[level]] 5; however, Pokémon can be found in the [[route]]s around the {{player}}'s hometown that are leveled lower than this, down to level 2. This oddity has been addressed in [[Generation IV]], where all hatched Pokémon started at level 1.
*No negative effects occur from inbreeding Pokémon in [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]], despite this being impossible in [[Generation II]] due to data storage methods regarding the [[personality value]].
*The [[Pokémon Mansion journals]] (which predate Generation II's introduction of breeding) describe Mew giving birth as opposed to laying an egg.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/breeding_guide_part1 Smogon's detailed guide on breeding and egg-hatching]

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Twins (Trainer class)

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'''Twins''' (Japanese: '''ふたごちゃん''' ''Twins'') are a pair of [[Pokémon Trainer]]s that first debuted in the [[Generation II]] games. They are two identical young girls. In [[Generation II]], they fought in regular {{pkmn|battle}}s. In [[Generation III]] and beyond, they fight in [[double battle]]s.

They use {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that complement each other, such as {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} or {{p|Ledyba}} and {{p|Spinarak}}, or two Pokémon of the same species, such as a pair of {{p|Clefairy}} or a pair of {{p|Spinda}}.

==Appearance==
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| Image from {{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Image from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Image from {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Image from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
|}

===Artwork===
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|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Image from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}

==Trainer List==
===Pokémon Gold/Silver===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|gold|silver}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[Azalea Gym|Amy & May]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|200|2|167|Spinarak|10|165|Ledyba|10|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[Celadon Gym|Jo & Zoe]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|700|2|071|Victreebel|35|045|Vileplume|35|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[S.S. Aqua|Meg & Peg]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1240|2|216|Teddiursa|31|231|Phanpy|31|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|37|Johto|Ann & Anne}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|320|2|035|Clefairy|16|039|Jigglypuff|16|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|silver}}

===Pokémon Crystal===
{{Trainerlist/h|1|crystal}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[Dragon's Den|Lia & Pia]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|700|2|147|Dratini|35|147|Dratini|35|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|crystal}}

===Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire ===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|ruby|sapphire}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|103|Hoenn|Amy & Liv}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|384|2|311|Plusle|16|312|Minun|16|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|104|Hoenn|Gina & Mia}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|192|2|273|Seedot|8|270|Lotad|8|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|123|Hoenn|Miu & Yuki}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|648|2|267|Beautifly|27|269|Dustox|27|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|113|Hoenn|Tori & Tia}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|480|2|293|Whismur|20|293|Whismur|20|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|sapphire}}

===Pokémon Emerald ===
{{Trainerlist/h|1|emerald}}
{{Trainerlist/e|5|Twins {{rt|103|Hoenn|Amy & Liv}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|360|2|311|Plusle|15|312|Minun|15|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2||2|311|Plusle|27|312|Minun|27|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|3||2|311|Plusle|30|312|Minun|30|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|4||2|311|Plusle|33|312|Minun|33|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|5||2|311|Plusle|36|312|Minun|36|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|104|Hoenn|Gina & Mia}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|144|2|273|Seedot|6|270|Lotad|6|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|123|Hoenn|Miu & Yuki}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|624|2|267|Beautifly|26|269|Dustox|26|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|113|Hoenn|Tori & Tia}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|456|2|327|Spinda|19|327|Spinda|19|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|emerald}}

===Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|firered|leafgreen}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Twins {{rt|8|Kanto|Eli & Anne}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|528|2|035|Clefairy|22|039|Jigglypuff|22|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2||2|035|Clefairy|28|039|Jigglypuff|28|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{DL|Trainer Tower|Double Mode|Jen & Kira}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|---|2|135|Jolteon|100|196|Espeon|100|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Twins [[Bond Bridge|Joy & Meg]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|888|2|035|Clefairy|37|035|Clefairy|37|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2||2|035|Clefairy|49|035|Clefairy|49|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|14|Kanto|Kiri & Jan}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|696|2|004|Charmander|29|007|Squirtle|29|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[Water Path|Miu & Mia]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2400|2|025|Pikachu|50|025|Pikachu|50|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|leafgreen}}

===Pokémon Diamond/Pearl===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|diamond|pearl}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|209|Sinnoh|Emma & Lil}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|608|2|438|Bonsly|19|439|Mime Jr.|19|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|204|Sinnoh|Liv & Liz}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|288|2|417|Pachirisu|9|417|Pachirisu|9|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|3|Twins {{rt|210|Sinnoh|Teri & Tia}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1296|2|035|Clefairy|21|025|Pikachu|21|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|2||2|035|Clefairy|40|025|Pikachu|40|}}
{{Trainerlist/b|3||2|036|Clefable|60|026|Raichu|60|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|pearl}}

===Pokémon Platinum===
{{Trainerlist/h|1|platinum}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|209|Sinnoh|Emma & Lil}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|704|2|438|Bonsly|22|439|Mime Jr.|22|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|204|Sinnoh|Liv & Liz}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|352|2|417|Pachirisu|11|417|Pachirisu|11|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|210|Sinnoh|Teri & Tia}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|736|2|035|Clefairy|23|025|Pikachu|23|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|platinum}}

===Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|heartgold|soulsilver}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[Azalea Gym|Amy & May]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|320|2|167|Spinarak|10|165|Ledyba|10|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[Dragon's Den|Clea & Gil]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1120|2|147|Dratini|35|147|Dratini|35|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|6|Kanto|Day & Dani}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1312|2|311|Plusle|41|312|Minun|41|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[Celadon Gym|Jo & Zoe]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1504|2|071|Victreebel|47|045|Vileplume|47|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|15|Kanto|Kay & Tia}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1312|2|195|Quagsire|41|195|Quagsire|41|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[S.S. Aqua|Meg & Peg]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1248|2|216|Teddiursa|39|231|Phanpy|39|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|37|Johto|Saya & Aya}}{{tt|*|Demo Trainer}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|480|2|183|Marill|15|179|Mareep|15|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|37|Johto|Tori & Til}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|480|2|183|Marill|15|179|Mareep|15|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|soulsilver}}

===Pokémon Black/White===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|black|white}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|13|Unova|Emy & Lin}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1024|2|311|Plusle|64|312|Minun|64|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins {{rt|3|Unova|Kumi & Amy}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|160|2|509|Purrloin|10|509|Purrloin|10|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Twins [[Pinwheel Forest|Mayo & May]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|256|2|540|Sewaddle|16|540|Sewaddle|16|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|white}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Twins in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{| {{bluetable}}
|- style="background: #DDDDFF;"
!Name
!Type
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Triumphant|Twins|89}} || Su || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Triumphant}} || 89/102
|}

==Trivia==
* Because of how battle messages are formatted in the [[Generation II]] games, a grammatical error occurs where the game says "TWINS [NAME]&[NAME] '''wants''' to battle!" and "TWINS [NAME]&[NAME] '''was''' defeated."
* Even though the twins don't fight in [[double battle]]s in Generation II, they still have two Pokémon that are very similar or complete counterparts like in future generations.
* In {{game|Crystal}}, the pre- and post-battle text of Twins Lia & Pia erroneously leave off their names, making it unsure of which twin is which. The same carried over for their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} counterparts: Kay and Tia.
** However, this is not necessarily a mistake, because Kay and Tia ask the player to guess which one is Tia and which is Kay before the battle, and saying which one is it after being defeated.

==In other languages==
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|de=Zwillinge
|it=Gemelle
|ko=쌍둥이 (Ssangdung'i)
|es_eu=Gemelas
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{{Gen II trainers}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}}

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== EgoShipping ==
Cute, awesome, perfect. I think I'm weird 'coz I'm a boy
[[File:Gary and Misty.png|thumb|left|300px|[[EgoShipping]]: ShigeKasu rules!!'']]

Okay, so sooner, this page will be finished -.-

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'''Under Construction'''

==Shippings==

== EgoShipping ==
Cute, awesome, perfect. I think I'm weird 'coz I'm a boy
[[File:Gary and Misty.png|thumb|left|300px|[[EgoShipping]]: ShigeKasu rules!!'']]

Okay, so sooner, this page will be finished -.-

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2010-11-06T10:28:34Z

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[[File:GaryOak.png|thumb|right|300px|[[Gary Oak]]: not the sucker, not the lamer.'']]
My favorite character in the anime.

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Psyduck (Pokémon)

2010-10-27T08:28:05Z

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name=Psyduck |
jname=コダック |
tmname=Koduck |
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'''Psyduck''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コダック''' ''Koduck'') is a {{type2|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Golduck}} starting at [[level]] 33.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Psyduck resembles a yellow duck or platypus with a vacant stare. It has a three small tuft of black hair at the top of its head. It walks on its hind legs, and has arms rather than wings. Its arms are useful in using its powerful psychic abilities. Its appearance, according to the Pokédex, is meant to trick enemies into thinking it is weak. It has arms with three claws on each to deliver scratches if threatened.
====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Psyduck is constantly stunned by its headache. It usually just stands there vacantly, trying to calm its headache. When the headache gets too bad, however, it releases tension in the form of strong psychic powers.

===Behavior===
Psyduck are usually unable to think very clearly due to having a chronic {{wp|headache}}. Because of the headache, a Psyduck will always hold its head. When these headaches worsen, Psyduck may use psychic powers.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
Psyduck live in freshwater lakes, small ponds, or rivers in tropical areas. It is a widespread Pokémon common in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:TheBridgeBikeGang.gif|thumb|right|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Nine Psyduck appeared in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''; six parents and three babies. Three of the parents were blocking the path that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}} tried to pass on their way to [[Celestic Town]]. The Psyduck weren't able to return to their real home, [[Lake Psyduck]], due to three {{p|Muk}}.

====[[Misty's Psyduck]]====
[[Misty]] has a Psyduck that she accidentally caught in ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]''. It is a constant source of frustration for her, as it frequently emerges from its [[Poké Ball]] to attempt to battle the opponent in substitution of one of her other Pokémon. Despite this, she has been shown to deeply care for it. Despite being generally shown as dimwitted and oblivious, when its {{wp|headache}} gets bad enough, it has been shown to use phenomenally powerful {{type2|Psychic}} moves which far exceed its potential.

====Other====
In ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', a girl named {{oi|Marina}} owned a Psyduck that wasn't as dopey as the one Misty had.

In ''[[AG140|Sitting Psyduck]]'', a Psyduck was owned by a rich girl named {{ka|Emily}}. However, the Psyduck didn't like having a pampered life-style and kept running away.

===Minor appearances===
A Psyduck appeared in ''[[AG035|Win, Lose, or Drew!]]'' as a Pokémon in the Contest.

A Psyduck was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.

Team Rocket used a Psyduck in their scheme in ''[[DP010|Not on My Watch Ya Don't]]''.

Psyduck made a small appearance in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' as one of the Pokémon {{mov|Darkrai|Darkrai|10}} hit with a {{m|Dark Void}}.

[[Dawn's Piplup]] spotted a Psyduck in ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP027|Psyduck|Ash's Pokédex|Psyduck, a Water Pokémon. Uses mysterious powers to perform various attacks. Psyduck constantly suffers from a headache.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP032|Psyduck's attacks|Ash's Pokédex|Psyduck's attacks are: Number one: {{m|Tail Whip}}. Number two: {{m|Scratch}}. Number three: {{m|Disable}}. Number four: {{m|Confusion}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG140|Psyduck|May's Pokédex|Psyduck, the Duck Pokémon. Psyduck suffers frequent headaches and can exhibit mysterious attacks when they become especially intense.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP087|Psyduck|Dawn's Pokédex|Psyduck, the Duck Pokémon. When a Psyduck's headache gets severe, it starts to exhibit odd powers.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
In the [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]] manga, a Psyduck appears in ''[[PW13|Troubled Pokémon, Psyduck]]''.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, an undead Psyduck that had been brought back to life by a [[Koga]]'s {{p|Gastly}} appeared in the Pokémon Tower. It first appeared to {{adv|Red}} like a normal Psyduck, until it attempted an assault on him: its eyeballs suddenly sunk into its eye sockets and some skin fell off, revealing its bones. Since it was just a mindless undead, it was easily destroyed by Red's Bulbasaur using {{m|Vine Whip}}.

After several other appearances, a herd of Psyduck appeared, blocking the route to [[Celestic Town]], just as they had in the games. However, included among them were trainer Pokémon, and this was all a ruse by [[Team Galactic]], which [[Cynthia]] catches on to shortly after calming them.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Psyduck is the third Pokéfloat to appear. Fighting occurs on its head and beak. It then floats up and off the top of the screen as the fighting moves onto {{p|Chikorita}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Psyduck appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit.
* {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}: A group of Psyduck can be found blocking the northern fork of {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}. After the {{player}} obtains the [[badge]]s in [[Veilstone City]] and [[Pastoria City]], [[Cynthia]] will hand over a [[SecretPotion]] to cure their headaches.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=1
|redbluedex=While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily Pokémon will use {{t|Psychic|psychokinetic powers}}.
|yellowdex=Always tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but it is not known if it intends to do so.
|golddex=It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
|stadiumdex=Appears unaware and totally vacant. However, if its chronic headache worsens, it starts exhibiting peculiar powers.
|silverdex=If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.
|crystaldex=The only time it can use its psychic power is when its sleeping brain cells happen to wake.
|stadium2dex=It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
|rubydex=Psyduck uses a mysterious power. When it does so, this Pokémon generates brain waves that are supposedly only seen in sleepers. This discovery spurred controversy among scholars.
|sapphiredex=If it uses its mysterious power, Psyduck can't remember having done so. It apparently can't form a memory of such an event because it goes into an altered state that is much like deep sleep.
|emeralddex=When its headache intensifies, it starts using strange powers. However, it has no recollection of its powers, so it always looks befuddled and bewildered.
|firereddex=It is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers.
|leafgreendex=While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily Pokémon will use psychokinetic powers.
|diamonddex=If its usual headache worsens, it starts exhibiting odd powers. It can't remember doing so, however.
|pearldex=It never remembers using its odd powers, so it always tilts its head in puzzlement.
|platinumdex=Overwhelmed by enigmatic abilities, it suffers a constant headache. It sometimes uses mysterious powers.
|heartgolddex=It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
|soulsilverdex=If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.
|bwdex={{tt|ふしぎな　のうりょくを　もてあまし　いつも　ずつうに　なやまされている。たまに　ふしぎなちからを　つかう。|Overwhelmed by enigmatic abilities, it suffers a constant headache. It sometimes uses mysterious powers.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=water |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Common |
rbarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] and [[Route]]s {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Cerulean City]], and [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] with [[Fishing#In the Games|Super Rod]] |
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Route]] {{rtn|6|Kanto}} ({{m|Surf|surfing}}) |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]] |
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]] |
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
frlgrarity=Common |
frlgex=firered|
frlgarea=Almost all water areas|
dprarity=Common |
dparea=Almost all water areas |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=Almost all water areas |
palarea=Pond |
hgssrarity=Common |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]], [[Whirl Islands]], [[Cerulean Cave]] [[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
walkarea={{pw|Beautiful Beach}} and {{pw|Stormy Beach}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
|chanel=Upgrade binder
|pinball=[[Cerulean City]] [[Seafoam Islands]]
|pinballrs=Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 4]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Joyous Tower]] (9F-12F)
|ranger=[[Safra Sea]]
|md2=[[Waterfall Cave]] (B1-B8)
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]
}}

===Held items===
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|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
! Game
! Items
|-
| {{en|Pokémon Stadium}}
| [[Pokémon doll#Normal and Gorgeous Boxes|Normal Box]]
|-
| {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| [[Berry]] ([[Time Capsule|trade]] from [[Generation I]])
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 50 |
Attack= 52 |
Defense=48 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 50 |
Special=50 |
Speed= 55 |
type=Water }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Waterlog|Water|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|48|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Claw Sharpen|Dark|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psycho Shock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Boiling Water|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}} {{MSP|325|Spoink}}{{MSP|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP|505|Miruhog}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}} {{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|501|Mijumaru}}{{MSP|502|Futachimaru}}{{MSP|503|Daikenki}}{{MSP|572|Chillarmy}} {{MSP|573|Chillaccino}}{{MSP|587|Emonga}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}} {{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|527|Koromori}}{{MSP|528|Kokoromori}}|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}} {{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|504|Minezumi}}{{MSP|505|Miruhog}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}} {{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}} {{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|618|Maggyo}}|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|65|85|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|325|Spoink}} {{MSP|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Synchro Noise|Psychic|Special|70|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}} {{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}} {{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|513|Baoppu}}{{MSP|514|Baokkie}}{{MSP|517|Munna}} {{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Psyduck|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Psyduck|water|water|5|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only Moves====
*{{m|Bubble}} {{ic|Water}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=054 |
pinball=Catch |
pinballrs=Catch |
HC=C |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=10.8 |
area=Turtleshell Pond |
P1=Owowowow! My head hurts! |
P2=Owowowowow! I only have half my HP left! |
P3=Owowowow... I'm close to flopping on my face... |
PL=Owowowowow! Leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Water |
assist=Water |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=32 |
MinEXP=N/A |
MaxEXP=N/A |
browser=Psyduck is a laid-back Pokémon that likes to vacantly float on water. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=054
|name1=Psyduck
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=33
|sprite2=055
|name2=Golduck
|type1-2=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=054|
name=Psyduck|
}}

==Trivia==
* Psyduck, as well as Golduck, has been in all four Japan-centric regional [[Pokédex]]es. It can be caught in every [[Safari Zone]].
* Psyduck is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Psyduck is the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Psychic}} by breeding.
** Psyduck could not learn {{m|Psychic}} any other way up until Generation IV, where it was allowed to learn it by TM.
* Despite in anime statements that Psyduck never remember, it is capable to learn {{m|Amnesia}} only in Generation IV.
* Psyduck requires the most loops with the [[Capture Styler]] to be captured in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, surpassing even {{p|Metagross}}.
*Despite its own name and numerous Pokédex entries talking about how its headache increases its psychic powers, neither Psyduck nor {{p|Golduck}} are part {{t|Psychic}}.

===Origin===
Psyduck's apparent lack of feathers and ability to fly, along with its claws, suggest that its design draws inspiration from a {{wp|platypus}} with some influence from ducks.

A similar creature called the "Thought Eater" appears in the role-playing game ''{{wp|Dungeons & Dragons}}''. In early editions it bore a close resemblance to a platypus, though in more recent editions its look has been changed.

====Name origin====
Psyduck's name is possibly a combination of ''psychic'', referring to its mental powers, and ''{{wp|duck}}''. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean ''small duck''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Enton - An extension of ''Ente'' (duck).
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Psykokwak - From ''psychotique'' (psychotic) and ''couac'' (a duck's cry).
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 고라파덕 ''Gorapadeok''
*Spanish: Psyduck
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 可達鴨 ''Kě Dá Yā'' - Transliteration of Psyduck's Japanese name, Koduck. The last character means duck.
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]: 傻鴨 - Literally "silly duck". Probably because of its silly appearance.

==Related articles==
*[[Misty's Psyduck]]

==External links==
* [[wp:Psyduck|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://psyduck.totodile.org/ Headache], the fanlisting for Psyduck

==Notes==
{{Starter Pokémon|water}}

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=water | prevnum=053 | nextnum=055 | prev=Persian | next=Golduck }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|054]]

[[de:Enton]]
[[es:Psyduck]]
[[fr:Psykokwak]]
[[ja:コダック]]
[[pl:Psyduck]]
[[pt:Psyduck (pokémon)]]

Psyduck (Pokémon)

2010-10-27T08:26:04Z

Silverod: /* In the anime */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=water | prevnum=053 | nextnum=055 | prev=Persian | next=Golduck }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Psyduck |
jname=コダック |
tmname=Koduck |
art=FRLG |
size=150 |
pron=<sc>sye-''duck''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=054 |
oldjdex=138 |
jdex=140 |
hdex=158 |
fbrow=121 |
sdex=043 |
typen=1 |
type1=Water |
type2= |
species=Duck |
height-ftin=2'07" |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=43.2 |
weight-kg=19.6 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Damp |
ability2=Cloud Nine |
abilityd=Swift Swim|
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Water 1 |
egggroup2=Ground |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=80 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=190 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=psyduck |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Psyduck''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コダック''' ''Koduck'') is a {{type2|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Golduck}} starting at [[level]] 33.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Psyduck resembles a yellow duck or platypus with a vacant stare. It has a three small tuft of black hair at the top of its head. It walks on its hind legs, and has arms rather than wings. Its arms are useful in using its powerful psychic abilities. Its appearance, according to the Pokédex, is meant to trick enemies into thinking it is weak. It has arms with three claws on each to deliver scratches if threatened.
====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Psyduck is constantly stunned by its headache. It usually just stands there vacantly, trying to calm its headache. When the headache gets too bad, however, it releases tension in the form of strong psychic powers.

===Behavior===
Psyduck are usually unable to think very clearly due to having a chronic {{wp|headache}}. Because of the headache, a Psyduck will always hold its head. When these headaches worsen, Psyduck may use psychic powers.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
Psyduck live in freshwater lakes, small ponds, or rivers in tropical areas. It is a widespread Pokémon common in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:TheBridgeBikeGang.gif|thumb|right|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Nine Psyduck appeared in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''; six parents and three babies. Three of the parents were blocking the path that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}} tried to pass on their way to [[Celestic Town]]. The Psyduck weren't able to return to their real home, [[Lake Psyduck]], due to three {{p|Muk}}.

====[[Misty's Psyduck]]====
[[Misty]] has a Psyduck that she accidentally caught in ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]''. It is a constant source of frustration for her, as it frequently emerges from its [[Poké Ball]] to attempt to battle the opponent in substitution of one of her other Pokémon. Despite this, she has been shown to deeply care for it. Despite being generally shown as dimwitted and oblivious, when its {{wp|headache}} gets bad enough, it has been shown to use phenomenally powerful {{type2|Psychic}} moves which far exceed its potential.

====Other====
In ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', a girl named {{oi|Marina}} owned a Psyduck that wasn't as dopey as the one Misty had.

In ''[[AG140|Sitting Psyduck]]'', a Psyduck was owned by a rich girl named {{ka|Emily}}. However, the Psyduck didn't like having a pampered life-style and kept running away.

===Minor appearances===
A Psyduck appeared in ''[[AG035|Win, Lose, or Drew!]]'' as a Pokémon in the Contest.

A Psyduck was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.

Team Rocket used a Psyduck in their scheme in ''[[DP010|Not on My Watch Ya Don't]]''.

Psyduck made a small appearance in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' as one of the Pokémon {{mov|Darkrai|Darkrai|10}} hit with a {{m|Dark Void}}.

[[Dawn's Piplup]] spotted a Psyduck in ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP027|Psyduck|Ash's Pokédex|Psyduck, a Water Pokémon. Uses mysterious powers to perform various attacks. Psyduck constantly suffers from a headache.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP032|Psyduck's attacks|Ash's Pokédex|Psyduck's attacks are: Number one: {{m|Tail Whip}}. Number two: {{m|Scratch}}. Number three: {{m|Disable}}. Number four: {{m|Confusion}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG140|Psyduck|May's Pokédex|Psyduck, the Duck Pokémon. Psyduck suffers frequent headaches and can exhibit mysterious attacks when they become especially intense.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP087|Psyduck|Dawn's Pokédex|Psyduck, the Duck Pokémon. When a Psyduck's headache gets severe, it starts to exhibit odd powers.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
In the [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]] manga, a Psyduck appears in ''[[PW13|Troubled Pokémon, Psyduck]]''.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, an undead Psyduck that had been brought back to life by a [[Koga]]'s {{p|Gastly}} appeared in the Pokémon Tower. It first appeared to {{adv|Red}} like a normal Psyduck, until it attempted an assault on him: its eyeballs suddenly sunk into its eye sockets and some skin fell off, revealing its bones. Since it was just a mindless undead, it was easily destroyed by Red's Bulbasaur using {{m|Vine Whip}}.

After several other appearances, a herd of Psyduck appeared, blocking the route to [[Celestic Town]], just as they had in the games. However, included among them were trainer Pokémon, and this was all a ruse by [[Team Galactic]], which [[Cynthia]] catches on to shortly after calming them.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Psyduck is the third Pokéfloat to appear. Fighting occurs on its head and beak. It then floats up and off the top of the screen as the fighting moves onto {{p|Chikorita}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Psyduck appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit.
* {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}: A group of Psyduck can be found blocking the northern fork of {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}. After the {{player}} obtains the [[badge]]s in [[Veilstone City]] and [[Pastoria City]], [[Cynthia]] will hand over a [[SecretPotion]] to cure their headaches.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=1
|redbluedex=While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily Pokémon will use {{t|Psychic|psychokinetic powers}}.
|yellowdex=Always tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but it is not known if it intends to do so.
|golddex=It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
|stadiumdex=Appears unaware and totally vacant. However, if its chronic headache worsens, it starts exhibiting peculiar powers.
|silverdex=If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.
|crystaldex=The only time it can use its psychic power is when its sleeping brain cells happen to wake.
|stadium2dex=It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
|rubydex=Psyduck uses a mysterious power. When it does so, this Pokémon generates brain waves that are supposedly only seen in sleepers. This discovery spurred controversy among scholars.
|sapphiredex=If it uses its mysterious power, Psyduck can't remember having done so. It apparently can't form a memory of such an event because it goes into an altered state that is much like deep sleep.
|emeralddex=When its headache intensifies, it starts using strange powers. However, it has no recollection of its powers, so it always looks befuddled and bewildered.
|firereddex=It is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers.
|leafgreendex=While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily Pokémon will use psychokinetic powers.
|diamonddex=If its usual headache worsens, it starts exhibiting odd powers. It can't remember doing so, however.
|pearldex=It never remembers using its odd powers, so it always tilts its head in puzzlement.
|platinumdex=Overwhelmed by enigmatic abilities, it suffers a constant headache. It sometimes uses mysterious powers.
|heartgolddex=It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
|soulsilverdex=If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.
|bwdex={{tt|ふしぎな　のうりょくを　もてあまし　いつも　ずつうに　なやまされている。たまに　ふしぎなちからを　つかう。|Overwhelmed by enigmatic abilities, it suffers a constant headache. It sometimes uses mysterious powers.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=water |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Common |
rbarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] and [[Route]]s {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Cerulean City]], and [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] with [[Fishing#In the Games|Super Rod]] |
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Route]] {{rtn|6|Kanto}} ({{m|Surf|surfing}}) |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]] |
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]] |
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
frlgrarity=Common |
frlgex=firered|
frlgarea=Almost all water areas|
dprarity=Common |
dparea=Almost all water areas |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=Almost all water areas |
palarea=Pond |
hgssrarity=Common |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]], [[Whirl Islands]], [[Cerulean Cave]] [[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
walkarea={{pw|Beautiful Beach}} and {{pw|Stormy Beach}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
|chanel=Upgrade binder
|pinball=[[Cerulean City]] [[Seafoam Islands]]
|pinballrs=Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 4]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Joyous Tower]] (9F-12F)
|ranger=[[Safra Sea]]
|md2=[[Waterfall Cave]] (B1-B8)
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]
}}

===Held items===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
! Game
! Items
|-
| {{en|Pokémon Stadium}}
| [[Pokémon doll#Normal and Gorgeous Boxes|Normal Box]]
|-
| {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| [[Berry]] ([[Time Capsule|trade]] from [[Generation I]])
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 50 |
Attack= 52 |
Defense=48 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 50 |
Special=50 |
Speed= 55 |
type=Water }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Waterlog|Water|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|48|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Claw Sharpen|Dark|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psycho Shock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Boiling Water|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}} {{MSP|325|Spoink}}{{MSP|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP|505|Miruhog}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}} {{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|501|Mijumaru}}{{MSP|502|Futachimaru}}{{MSP|503|Daikenki}}{{MSP|572|Chillarmy}} {{MSP|573|Chillaccino}}{{MSP|587|Emonga}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}} {{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|527|Koromori}}{{MSP|528|Kokoromori}}|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}} {{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|504|Minezumi}}{{MSP|505|Miruhog}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}} {{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}} {{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|618|Maggyo}}|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|65|85|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|325|Spoink}} {{MSP|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Synchro Noise|Psychic|Special|70|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}} {{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}} {{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|513|Baoppu}}{{MSP|514|Baokkie}}{{MSP|517|Munna}} {{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Psyduck|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Psyduck|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Psyduck|water|water|5|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only Moves====
*{{m|Bubble}} {{ic|Water}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=054 |
pinball=Catch |
pinballrs=Catch |
HC=C |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=10.8 |
area=Turtleshell Pond |
P1=Owowowow! My head hurts! |
P2=Owowowowow! I only have half my HP left! |
P3=Owowowow... I'm close to flopping on my face... |
PL=Owowowowow! Leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Water |
assist=Water |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=32 |
MinEXP=N/A |
MaxEXP=N/A |
browser=Psyduck is a laid-back Pokémon that likes to vacantly float on water. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=054
|name1=Psyduck
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=33
|sprite2=055
|name2=Golduck
|type1-2=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=054|
name=Psyduck|
}}

==Trivia==
* Psyduck, as well as Golduck, has been in all four Japan-centric regional [[Pokédex]]es. It can be caught in every [[Safari Zone]].
* Psyduck is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Psyduck is the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Psychic}} by breeding.
** Psyduck could not learn {{m|Psychic}} any other way up until Generation IV, where it was allowed to learn it by TM.
* Despite in anime statements that Psyduck never remember, it capable to learn {{m|Amnesia}} only in Generation IV.
* Psyduck requires the most loops with the [[Capture Styler]] to be captured in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, surpassing even {{p|Metagross}}.
*Despite its own name and numerous Pokédex entries talking about how its headache increases its psychic powers, neither Psyduck nor {{p|Golduck}} are part {{t|Psychic}}.

===Origin===
Psyduck's apparent lack of feathers and ability to fly, along with its claws, suggest that its design draws inspiration from a {{wp|platypus}} with some influence from ducks.

A similar creature called the "Thought Eater" appears in the role-playing game ''{{wp|Dungeons & Dragons}}''. In early editions it bore a close resemblance to a platypus, though in more recent editions its look has been changed.

====Name origin====
Psyduck's name is possibly a combination of ''psychic'', referring to its mental powers, and ''{{wp|duck}}''. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean ''small duck''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Enton - An extension of ''Ente'' (duck).
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Psykokwak - From ''psychotique'' (psychotic) and ''couac'' (a duck's cry).
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 고라파덕 ''Gorapadeok''
*Spanish: Psyduck
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 可達鴨 ''Kě Dá Yā'' - Transliteration of Psyduck's Japanese name, Koduck. The last character means duck.
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]: 傻鴨 - Literally "silly duck". Probably because of its silly appearance.

==Related articles==
*[[Misty's Psyduck]]

==External links==
* [[wp:Psyduck|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://psyduck.totodile.org/ Headache], the fanlisting for Psyduck

==Notes==
{{Starter Pokémon|water}}

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=water | prevnum=053 | nextnum=055 | prev=Persian | next=Golduck }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|054]]

[[de:Enton]]
[[es:Psyduck]]
[[fr:Psykokwak]]
[[ja:コダック]]
[[pl:Psyduck]]
[[pt:Psyduck (pokémon)]]

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2010-10-23T09:48:18Z

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2010-10-19T09:57:18Z

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Silverod, I thought of that name from my favorite metal, Silver and favorite city, Goldenrod City or at least my favorite flower....-.- "A nice young man named Gary Oak."
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2010-10-19T09:56:18Z

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History
Silverod, I thought of that name from my favorite metal, Silver and favorite city, Goldenrod City or at least my favorite flower....-.-
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2010-10-19T09:20:02Z

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History
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Okay, so this is about Pokèmon, the whole thing.
START:
My first season I watched is Battle Frontier. That's why when I hear the theme,
I started to cry (not really crying, but feeling like to). First Game, ask me, LeafGreen, but I do not KNOW ANYTHING about PKMN, so I never been champ, Next, Pokèmon Emerald, now I know stuff about Pokèon, but before I am the champ, my save file...deleted! WAAAAAAAH!!!!

That's all I could tell you now, so gonna edit this page when I got time, Cya!

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2010-09-16T13:08:01Z

Silverod:

==Info==
So my too personal info....
I am one of the smartest in class :p. My highest grade last year was 91 or was it 92?
Ya, low...[[Ash Ketchum]] can't beat meh skills! I LOVE Pokémon! It makes my day a day!
I liek Mudkipz!

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2010-09-16T13:07:04Z

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==Info==
So my too personal info....
I am one of the smartest in class :p. My highest grade last year was 91 or was it 92?
Ya, low...[[Ash Ketchum]] can't beat meh skills! I LOVE Pokémon! It makes my day a day!
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2010-09-02T03:21:44Z

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==Scope==
Project Locations covers all articles about locations in the Pokémon world. The ultimate goal is to create, expand and standardize articles for every location in the Pokémon world, ranging from popular locations ([[The Underground]]) to the obscure ([[Seabreak Path]]). All locations in the Pokémon world fall under the scope of this project, except for numbered routes and major named routes, which are under the scope of {{bp|Project Routes}}, a subproject of Project Locations, as well as cities and towns, which are covered by {{bp|Project Cities and Towns}}, another subproject.

===To-do list===
{{main|Bulbapedia:Project Locations/To-do list}}

*Expand all articles to the project standard.
**[[Kanto]]
**[[Sevii Islands]]
**[[Johto]] (New versions too)
**[[Hoenn]]
**[[Sinnoh]]
**[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]]
*Add pictures to all location articles.
*Add map views to all articles.

===How you can help===
You can help by opening the [[List of locations by name]] and selecting any location that is a stub (or not a stub) and expand it using your general knowledge or from other facts and figures. Most of the existing location articles need to be modified to comply with the project standard (see below). You can check [[:Category:Location stubs]] to see which articles need expanding.

Some articles need pictures. Help them by adding a picture of the location from the Bulbagarden Archives or uploading a new one. If you see an article without a location map in its infobox template, add one immediately. Also, some articles do not have an infobox template, if you come across one, add it immediately.

==Participants==
===Participants===
To join the project, simply add your name to the bottom of this list:

*'''{{u|Clarky13}}''' - {{bp|Project Leaders|Project Leader}}
*[[User:TwinsMetsFan|TwinsMetsFan]]: Founder of project.
*[[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]]: GIMPing maps and such.
*[[User:Chosen|Chosen]]
*[[User:Mewtwo Ex|Mewtwo Ex]]
*[[User:Pokemonpearlwanter|Pokemonpearlwanter]]
*{{u|Admachina}}
*{{u|PC_GEEK}}
*[[User:Manaphy9|Manaphy9]]
*{{u|Theryguy512}}
*{{u|Pikawitchu}}
*{{u|Flame alex}}
*[[User:Sthwarrior50|Sthwarrior50]]
*[[User:Heyyopat|Heyyopat]]
*[[User:Cadellin|Cadellin]]
*{{u|TorchicBlaziken}}
*[[User:S1tHSL4y3r|S1tHSL4y3r]]
*{{u|Naruto Uzumaki}}
*{{u|Galm}}
*{{u|DAWN FAN}}
*{{u|Kevzo8}}
*{{u|PH1RESTRIKE}}
*{{u|No1Aaronfan!!!}}
*{{u|Trevor1027}}
*{{u|tandra88}}
*{{u|Joe9320}}
*{{u|Alpha Totodile}}
*{{u|Kumori Satosuke}}
*{{u|swampert_rox}}
*{{u|Crystal Shards}} - I will do what I can to help!
*{{u|Nuck Chorris}}
*{{u|Malarke}}
*{{u|Palamon}} - Yes, I want to be part of it too.
*{{u|gamehat}} - i want to help also
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*{{u| Stinkola}}
*{{u|Lam alwin}} - I'll try to help.
*{{u|leist.33}}
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*{{u|Batking30}}
*{{u|Pokemon59}}
*{{u|Spotman234}} - I am curently working on locations in [[Platinum]],[[Explorers of Sky]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold]]/[[Pokémon Soul Silver]]. I will work along side with {{u|Smartkidhen}}.
*{{u|Tyler53841}} - Working on this with the walkthrough projects, will use talk page for important situations.
*{{u|Tina}}
*{{u|Smartkidhen}} - Finally, PMD locations fall under this project!!
*{{u|Sparen}} - I know more about the locations than anything else!
*{{u|Mudkipluvr4ever}}
*{{u|Deityofantimatter}}
*{{u|DialgaMaster105}}
*{{u|Jello}}
*{{u|Rathefalcon}} - Pudgy Pidgey Isle!!
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*{{u|Webemperor}} - I'm Proffesional at Locations!
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*{{u|Trevin}} - i volenteer to be the isshu specialist
*hoennboy99 -i herd u liek mudkipz!! i do!
*{{u|Mismagius13}}
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*{{u|Matt of Mossdeep}}
*{{u|Tempest370}}
*{{u|Pokemon373}} I'll try to help.
*{{u|Holonboy}} I love helping out!
*{{u|Silverod}}- :D I can help with cities and routes!

===Ultimate Goal of the Month===
{| cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #C4E673; border: 10px #{{ice color}}; -moz-border-radius:15px;"
|[[Image:HoennIIIE.png|right|100px]]
Articles about Hoenn routes, cities, and locations are looking down in the dumps. Why don't we quality them up before the storm of Generation V comes. Every little bit of information counts, so when you've got some time, expand some articles and make them a little better than stub status.
|}

===Stub of the Month===
{| cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" width="100%" style="background: #C4E673; border: 10px #{{ice color}}; -moz-border-radius:15px;"
|[[Image:Snowpoint temple.PNG|right|200px]]
<big>'''Snowpoint Temple'''</big>

'''Snowpoint Temple''' (Japanese: '''キッサキしんでん''' ''Kissaki Temple'') is a location in [[Snowpoint City]]. It is the home of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Regigigas}}, which can only be awakened for {{pkmn|battle}} if the {{player}} brings along all three of [[Hoenn]]'s [[legendary golems]]. The player cannot enter the Temple without defeating [[Cynthia]] as well as obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], and even then, Regigigas will not awaken without the Hoenn trio present. The temple is very extensive, and has many puzzles involving sliding on ice.

'''[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Snowpoint_Temple&action=edit Expand this article]'''
|}

==Article status==
===Featured articles===
[[File:Itemball gen3.jpg]] [[The Underground]] 
[[File:Itemball gen3.jpg]] [[Ilex Forest Shrine]]

===Best Practice Article===
[[Image:Itemball gen3.jpg]] [[Cerulean Cave]] 
[[Image:Itemball gen3.jpg]] [[Mt. Moon]] 
[[Image:Itemball gen3.jpg]] [[Viridian Forest]] 
[[Image:Itemball gen3.jpg]] [[Turnback Cave]]

==Structure==
===Infobox information===
Articles should use {{template|Infobox location}}, and all known information should be supplied. A example Infobox is shown below.

===Main section===
Untitled section that describes the location. Depending on the location, this section may just describe where it is located in the Pokémon world and basic details regarding the area, or may go into considerable detail. Regardless, all text describing the location should be in this section.

===Geography===
A geographical description of the location, including similarities to places in reality. This is to include all parts of the location.

===Items===
A list of items found in this location as well as a description of where the items are. These are to be placed in dot points with a short description on how to find it.

===Pokémon===
A list of Pokémon that appear in this location as well as encounter rates and times of encounter if possible. Lists should be separated by Generation using third-level headlines. If the route appeared in only one Generation, then the Generation heading is not necessary. See {{rt|1|Kanto}} and {{rt|132|Hoenn}} for examples of tables.

Lists should be organized in order of location, then highest to lowest encounter rate. If the encounter rate for a Pokémon is lower in a different game, a repeat of the entry should be made directly underneath except with that particular game highlighted (instead of in the initial entry), and the different encounter rate stated. In the case of multiple Pokémon with the same encounter rate, Pokémon should be listed in order of games they are available in, then their [[Natdex|National Pokédex]] number.

===Trainers===
A list of trainers, using the appropriate template. They should be separated by Generation using third-level headlines. If the route appeared in only one Generation, then the Generation heading is not necessary.

===Differences among Generations===
If the location was featured in multiple versions and Generations of Pokémon, the differences between those should be discussed here. A gallery of different generations can be placed here to show the differences.

===See also===
Place all internal links here, that have reference or significance to the article.

===References===
Place all references here.

===External links===
Place all external links which are not references here.

===Categories===
All articles should use the following category:
*<nowiki>[[Category:(Region) locations]]</nowiki> where (Region) is either Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, or Sevii

All articles should use the following categories where applicable:
*<nowiki>[[Category:Red, Blue and Yellow locations]]</nowiki>
*<nowiki>[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal locations]]</nowiki>
*<nowiki>[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire locations]]</nowiki>
*<nowiki>[[Category:Emerald locations]]</nowiki>
*<nowiki>[[Category:FireRed and LeafGreen locations]]</nowiki>
*<nowiki>[[Category:Diamond and Pearl locations]]</nowiki>

==Templates==
===Infobox===
The Infobox to use for this project is {{template|Infobox location}}.

This is the basic syntax you need to get a complete routebox on the article page, just place this before any other text and fill in the variables.
<pre>
{{Infobox location
|image=
|type=
|location_name=
|japanese_name=
|translated_name=
|location=
|region=
|generation=
}}
</pre>
{{Infobox location
|image=FL Safari Zone.png
|type=land
|location_name=Safari Zone
|japanese_name=サファリゾーン
|translated_name=Safari Zone
|location=North of [[Fuchsia City]]
|region=Kanto
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}
}}
For the above parameters, here's what you should fill in:
* '''image:''' name of an image for the location on Bulbagarden Archives
* '''type:''' is the type of place the location is located on, or what it is - land, road, water, or cave. This determines how the infobox is colored. (If omitted, color is white.)
* '''location_name:''' name of the location
* '''japanese_name:''' Japanese name of the location
* '''translated_name:''' Romanization of the location's Japanese name
* '''other_info:''' ''(optional)'' use for alternate names, an additional descriptor, etc.
* '''location:''' a brief description of where the article location is found
* '''region:''' the region that the location is in
* '''generation:''' a list of all generations of games this location has appeared in. <nowiki>Handy template shortcuts include {{subst:Gen|I}} for Generation I, {{subst:Gen|II}} for Generation II, and {{subst:Gen|III}} for Generation III.</nowiki>

By completing the infobox as follows, you'll get a routebox like the one to the right.
<pre>
{{Infobox location
|image=FL Safari Zone.png
|type=land
|location_name=Safari Zone
|japanese_name=サファリゾーン
|translated_name=Safari Zone
|location=North of [[Fuchsia City]]
|region=Kanto
|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|III}}
}}
</pre>

 

===Other templates===
<noinclude>{|border="1" cellspacing="0"
|-
! What to type !! What it makes !! Notes
|-
| {{template|Project Locations notice}}
| {{Project Locations notice}}
| To be placed on the '''bottom''' of all articles covered by this project below the article to designate the article as part of this project.
|-
| {{template|User Project Locations}}
| {{User Project Locations}}
| Userbox for participants of this project.
|-
| <nowiki>{{</nowiki>[[Template:stub|stub{{!}}Location]]<nowiki>}}</nowiki>
| {{stub|Location}}
| Designates this article relating to Pokémon world locations as a stub.
|}
</noinclude>

==Other projects==
===Subprojects===
The descendants of this project are:
* {{bp|Project Cities and Towns}}
* {{bp|Project Routes}}

[[Category:Bulbapedia projects|Locations]]
|}

AG045

2010-08-31T22:45:03Z

Silverod: /* Errors */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=AG044 |
prevtitle=The Princess and the Togepi |
nextcode=AG046 |
nexttitle=Candid Camerupt! |
series=Advanced Generation series |
colorscheme=Hoenn}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG045 |
altepcode=EP319 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=A Togepi Mirage! |
title_ja=蜃気楼の彼方に！トゲピーの楽園！ |
title_ja_trans=Other Side of the Mirage! Togepi's Paradise! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=October 2, 2003 |
broadcast_us=October 2, 2004 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced Challenge |
en_op=[[This Dream]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Because the Sky is There|そこに空があるから]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboard=湯山邦彦 |
director=大町繁 |
art=徳田夢之介 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=AG041-AG050 |
footnotes=* [[filb-eppics:ag045|Screenshots on Filb.de]]
*This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer [[Kunihiko Yuyama]].}}
'''A Togepi Mirage!''' (Japanese: '''蜃気楼の彼方に！トゲピーの楽園！''' ''Other Side of the Mirage! Togepi's Paradise! '') is episode 45 of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 319th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 2, 2003 and in the United States on October 2, 2004.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
In the previous episode, [[Colonel Hansen]] was trying to steal {{p|Togepi}} in order to take control over the [[Mirage Kingdom]]. {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Shedinja}} exchanged attack and an explosion resulted. {{AP|Pikachu}} is saved from being injured because of Togepi's {{m|Safeguard}}. After that, Ash, Misty and the others disappear, much to the utter dismay of Hansen. They find themselves in a mysterious world.

The caretaker tells the gang that they are in the Togepi Paradise, but she is sad to say that a lot has changed since the last time she came there. They find some injured Togepi there. May consults the Pokédex for a solution. The Pokédex explains about Togepi's special ability of sensing people's feelings and how they find energy in kind trainers. But their power will weakened if there is the presence of impurity.

Hansen and his Pokémon manage to break into the Togepi Paradise, and it did not go unnoticed by Ash and the gang. Togepi then floats toward Hansen, much to the surprise of everyone. With Togepi in his grasp, Hansen demands the throne from the king. When the king refused, Hansen sends him and the servants to the dungeon. After that, Hansen goes to a priest at a temple. Because of Togepi the priest finds him eligible to be the rule of the kingdom.

When Ash and Misty break through the barrier, they run to the main part of town and saw Jessie making an announcement about Hansen being the new king.

Hansen betrays Team Rocket and orders his Pokémon to attack them, and they end up blasting off again. He later finds {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and May, and challenges them again.

On the other hand, Brock and the others are looking for the king. Two fortune tellers, who were actually Team Rocket in disguise, tells them where the king was. After that, Team Rocket disappears, their revenge on Hansen's betrayal complete.

{{an|May}}'s {{TP|May|Torchic}} did not put much of a fight against the {{p|Ninjask}}. Pikachu, however, manage to knock out the two Ninjask with a {{m|Thunder}} attack. As Shedinja is about to use SolarBeam, Togepi uses Safeguard.

Just then, the Togepi Paradise opens and a lot of Togepi come out. Next, Togepi starts glowing in a strange light and evolves into its next stage, {{p|Togetic}}. Ash and the others look quite bewildered at Togetic.

Misty smiles and tells Togetic to leave everything to her. She takes out a Poké Ball, kisses it, and calls out {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. Ash is surprised that she has a Gyarados. Hansen is not fazed one bit, knowing that Gyarados's water attacks are useless against his Shedinja. Misty did not back down and confidently orders Gyarados to use {{m|Flamethrower}}. The attack deals great damage to Shedinja, finally knocking it out. While everyone is wondering why Gyarados can use Flamethrower, Misty states that water Pokémon can do fire attacks too.

With Hansen defeated and locked up in the dungeon, the Togepi return to the Paradise. Togetic informs Misty that it wishes to stay behind in the Paradise and become its protector, defending it from people like Hansen. Misty and Togetic share one last tearful moment before bidding each other farewell.

One of the Togepi decides to stay behind, outside of the Paradise with [[Princess Sara]]. The princess is, of course, happy because not only does she get a Togepi, she is also eligible to become the ruler. At the end, Ash and {{ashfr|company}} waves goodbye to Misty as she leaves for [[Cerulean City]].

==Major events==
* [[Misty's Gyarados]] is revealed to know {{m|Flamethrower}}
* {{an|Misty}}'s {{p|Togepi}} learns {{m|Safeguard}}.
* {{p|Togepi|Misty's Togepi}} evolves into {{TP|Misty|Togetic}}.
* Misty leaves Togetic in the [[Mirage Kingdom]] and returns to [[Cerulean City]].

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Togetic}} ({{OP|Misty|Togetic}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Colonel Hansen]]
* [[Princess Sara]]
* {{ho|Miranda}}
* [[King and Queen of the Mirage Kingdom]]
* [[Mirage Kingdom]] Palace guards

===Pokémon===
[[Pokémon Trainer’s Choice]]: {{p|Mudkip}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}}; evolves)
* {{p|Togetic}} ({{OP|Misty|Togetic}}; debut, newly evolved, leaves)
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Misty|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Mudkip}})
* {{p|Shedinja}} ([[Colonel Hansen]]'s)
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Colonel Hansen]]'s, ×2)
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Princess Sara]]'s; new)
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[Togepi Paradise]]'s)

==Trivia==
* ''[[Because the Sky is There]]'' replaces ''[[Polka O Dolka]]'' as the ending.
* This episode was aired in English exactly one year after its Japanese airdate.
* With the exception of {{p|Porygon2}} (which may never appear in the anime after [[EP038|the incident]] involving its {{p|Porygon|pre-evolution}}), as of this episode every [[Generation II]] Pokémon has appeared in the anime.
* The Japanese voice artists for all three of Ash's female traveling companions are featured in this episode and the previous one; [[Mayumi Iizuka]] and [[KAORI]] voice Misty and May respectively and [[Megumi Toyoguchi]], who voices Princess Sara in this episode, went on to play {{an|Dawn}} during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
* This episode has the distinction of being one of three featuring the most leads in a single episode. It features {{an|May}}, [[Max]], {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{MTR}}, and, of course, {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. The only leads to not appear in this episode are {{Tracey}}, {{an|Dawn}} and [[Dawn's Piplup|her Piplup]], who wouldn't appear for [[DP001|another 147 episodes]]. The other two are ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'', the first part of this episode, and ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.
[[File:ShedinjaError.JPG|thumb|right|The error]]
===Errors===
* In one scene, May's hair overlaps Misty's arm, even though May was standing farther back then her.
* After {{an|May}} looks up the {{p|Togepi}} on her [[Pokédex]] and {{an|Misty}} states that it must be [[Colonel Hansen]] who made them exhausted, [[Miranda]] calls Misty Hansen by dubbing mistake.
* A similiar mistake to [[AG044#Errors|the ones that happened in the previous episode]] happens again: when King orders his soldiers to seize Hansen, the silver halo over {{p|Shedinja}}'s head is missing.
* Hansen's Ninjask knocks Misty's Togepi out with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, even thought a {{type2|Ghost}} move shouldn't have any effect on a {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.
*In the introduction of this episode, The narrator states that Misty is ''now'' the Gym leader of [[Cerulean City]], even though she was Gym Leader before. This is only present in the dub.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
* Chinese: '''{{tt|海市蜃樓的另一邊！波克比的樂園！|The Other Side of the Mirage! Togepi's Paradise!}}'''
* Finnish: '''{{tt|Togepi-kangastus|The Togepi mirage}}'''
* French: '''{{tt|Le paradis Togépi|The Togepi paradise}}'''
* German: '''{{tt|Das Togepi-Paradies|The Togepi-paradise}}'''
* Hebrew: '''חיזיון טוגפי''' ''{{tt|khizayon Togepi|Togepi Mirage}}''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Due mondi in bilico|Two worlds in unstable balance}}
* Portuguese (Brazilian): '''{{tt|A Miragem de Togepi!|The Togepi Mirage!}}'''
* Spanish:
** Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|Un espejismo Togepi|A Togepi mirage}}'''
** Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Un espejismo Togepi!|A Togepi mirage!}}'''
{{-}}
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prevtitle=The Princess and the Togepi |
nextcode=AG046 |
nexttitle=Candid Camerupt! |
series=Advanced Generation series |
colorscheme=Hoenn}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Advanced Generation series episodes|045]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka|319]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kunihiko Yuyama|319]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Shigeru Ōmachi|319]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yumenosuke Tokuda|319]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character's Pokémon evolves|319]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character releases or gives away a Pokémon|319]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Misty|319]]
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[[pl:AG045]]

Bulbapedia:Project Anime

2010-08-31T12:32:35Z

Silverod: /* Participants */

{{Project leader|{{u|Kenji-girl}}}}
[[Image:Project Anime logo.png|right|200px]]
Some Bulbapedia members have formed a [[Bulbapedia:Project|project]] to better organize efforts to write and improve articles about '''Pokémon anime episodes'''. If you would like to help, please inquire on the [[{{NAMESPACE}} talk:{{PAGENAME}}|talk page]] or the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=195 Bulbapedia forum] and see the [[Bulbapedia:Project Anime/To-do list|to-do list]].

==Project Anime==
===Scope and aims===
Project Anime covers all aspects of the [[Pokémon anime]], including its episodes, movies, characters, and exclusive-locations.


===Participants===
To join the project, simply add your name to the bottom of this list:

* '''{{u|Kenji-girl}}''' - {{bp|Project Leaders|Project Leader}}
* {{u|Alexa9966}}
* {{u|Pokemonpearlwanter}}
* {{u|MISINGNOGLIC}}
* {{u|Hikarichan}}
* {{u|Fabu-Vinny}}
* {{u|PAK Man}}
* {{u|DrGaellon}}
* {{u|TheBlazikenMaster}}
* {{u|Chikoquil}}
* {{u|Netto-kun}}
* {{u|Big-Time Crush On Ash}}
* {{u|MayAshLove}}
* {{u|Farfetch'd}}
* {{u|~NeonFire372~}}
* {{u|Pokemaniac102}}
* {{u|J-J-M}}
* {{u|Firempoleon}}
* {{u|TTEchidna}}
* {{u|Maverick Nate}}
* {{u|Hydrojames}}
* {{u|Diby}}
* {{u|Roryrules123}}
* {{u|Kukisanban}}
* {{u|Marillrocks}}
* {{u|Rucario64}}
* {{u|Jen The Ren}}
* {{u|flame alex}}
* {{u|Davidaipom}}
* {{u|Rpp}}
* {{u|Super Max}}
* {{u|Sabata414}}
* {{u|Feddieboy}}
* {{u|Runey676}}
* {{u|Werdnae}}
* {{u|Puppo530}}
* {{u|Ultamatecharizard}}
* {{u|joshua-kun}}
* {{u|UltimateSephiroth}}
* {{u|Diamaster}}
* {{u|Mewblaze}}
* {{u|Cyndermew}}
* {{u|Rockersk08}}
* {{u|HAH08}}
* {{u|ShinjiLover}}
* {{u|Force Fire}}
* {{u|HoennMaster}}
* {{u|Hirokiworld}}
* {{u|Alec9}}
* {{u|DAWN FAN}}
* {{u|Flarebuster}}
* {{u|Firefly292}}
* {{u|Tavisource}}
* {{u|Bisasam}}
* {{u|Bootsyt}}
* {{u|ctesjbuvf}}
* {{u|Alpha Totodile}}
* {{u|DarkSally}}
* {{u|adyniz}}
* {{u|Manaphy1}}
* {{u|MarkoSeke}}
* {{u|AngelGuardian}}
* {{u|MasterKenobi}}
* {{u|Galladeon}}
* {{u|Landfish7}}
* {{u|swampert_rox}}
* {{u|Vhayes1992}}
* {{u|electAbuzzzz}}
* {{u|PokeFanPiplup}}
* {{u|Solidstate}}
* {{u|BAC510}}
* {{u|PokeChar}}
* {{u|Gg94b}}
* {{u|Blueman15324}}
* {{u|CutestPikachuEver}}
* {{u|Bulbasurturtwig}}
* {{u|Kaitie50}}
* {{u|Bazza}}
* {{u|BKG201}}
* {{u|Zer0Z14}}
* {{u|Captain Awesome}}
* {{u|hippocampus}}
* {{u|Vipera}}
* {{u|Hmdwgf}}
* {{u|Legendhunter32}}
* {{u|Watchermark}}
* {{u|Oz}}
* {{u|Aimeeaaa}}
* {{u|aeods}}
* {{u|MSE}}
* {{u|JasonTongRulz}}
* {{u|Mudkipluvr4ever}}
* {{u|Umeko}}
* {{u|Debroop}}
* {{u|Deityofantimatter}}
* {{u|DialgaMaster105}}
* {{u|Littlmiget123}}
* {{u|AuraGaurdian}}
* {{u|MrShinyAipom}}
* {{u|Bulbajer}}
* {{u|Spritester}}
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EP122

2010-08-31T12:27:25Z

Silverod: /* Trivia */

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title_ja=キレイハナのバトルダンシング！ |
title_ja_trans=Kireihana's Battle Dancing! |
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broadcast_jp=November 18, 1999 |
broadcast_us=November 11, 2000 |
en_series=Johto Journeys |
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'''Flower Power''' (Japanese: '''キレイハナのバトルダンシング！''' ''{{tt|Kireihana's|Bellossom's}} Battle Dancing!'') is the 122nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 18, 1999 and in the United States on November 11, 2000.

{{spoilers}}

== Synopsis ==
{{Incomplete synopsis}}


== Major events ==

=== Debuts ===
==== Pokémon debuts ====
* {{p|Bellossom}}

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Bailey]]

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Spinarak}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togetic}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Bellossom}} (Bailey's; two, nicknamed "Belle" and "Bella")

Other Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Exhibition:

* {{p|Wartortle}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Electrode}}
* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Flareon}}

== Trivia ==
* This episode's English title may refer to a {{wp|Flower Power|slogan}} coined by {{wp|Pacifism|pacifists}} protesting the {{wp|Vietnam War}}.
* The [[Pokémon Junior]] book, "[[Bellossom's Big Battle]]" was based on this episode.

=== Errors ===
* Bailey's two Bellossom used {{m|Twister}} in this episode. Bellossom [[anime move errors|cannot learn this attack]] in the games.
* In one scene, {{AP|Heracross}}'s lips were black instead of blue.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* Czech: '''{{tt|Květinový zápas|Flower match}}'''
* French: '''{{tt|Le pouvoir des fleurs|The power of flowers}}'''
* German: '''Flower Power'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Il potere della danza|The power of dance}}'''
* Mandarin: '''{{tt|美麗花的戰鬥之舞|Battle Dance of the Bellossom}}'''
* Portuguese (Brazilian): '''{{tt|O Poder Floral|The Flower Power}}'''
* Spanish:
** Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|El poder floral|The flower power}}'''
** Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡El poder de las flores!|The power of the flowers!}}'''

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Ash Ketchum

2010-08-22T04:50:53Z

Silverod: /* On hand */

:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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{{CharInfobox|
color={{electric color}} |
corecolor={{electric color light}} |
bordercolor={{red color}} |
name=Ash Ketchum|
jname=サトシ |
tmname=Satoshi |
slogan=no |
image=SatoshiDP.png |
size=200px |
caption=Art from the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} |
age=yes |
years=10 (as of [[EP001|debut]]) |
colors=yes|
eyes=Brown |
hair=Black |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives={{Delia}}, Unknown father ([[EP002]]), Unknown grandfather ([[EP002]]) (Japanese only) ({{pkmn|anime}}) [[Mom]] ([[Electric Tale of Pikachu|manga]])
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anime=yes |
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epname=Pokémon - I Choose You! |
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games. He shares his Japanese name -- which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智) -- with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]."

{{spoilers}}

==In the anime==
===Character===
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon master|Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amateurish [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. His [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] was {{pkmn2|caught}} by luck, he knew absolutely nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire-type.

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

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

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

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.
[[Image:AshWallace.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}, {{OBP|Latias|movie 5}}, [[Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|Azelf]], {{OBP|Shaymin|movie 11}}, {{an|Giratina}} and {{an|Arceus}}. In the English dub of the [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well.

He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.

===Family===
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|220px|A young Ash]]
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.

His father was never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town, but it is unclear whether he is still living. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.

Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.
 

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

====On hand====
This section is based on the Pokémon with Ash in the most recent episode to air in Japan. For the current tournament, he also has access to any Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Buizel|AshBuizel.jpg|water}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash_Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar}}

|}

====With Professor Oak====
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (x30)}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyGSStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|AshSceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ashs Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
|}

====Released====
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash_Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
|
|}

====Traded away====
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|AshAipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Given away====
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.JPG|bug|poison}}
|
|
|
|}

====Unofficial====
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|EP024.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|EP262.png|rock|ground}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Ponyta→Rapidash|Ash Rapidash.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Porygon|EP038.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Weezing|PLEEI Weezing.png|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Meowth|PLEEI Meowth.png|normal|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Arbok|PLEEI Arbok.png|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hoothoot|Ash Hoothoot.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.jpg|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hitmonlee|Ash Hitmonlee.png|fighting|link=no}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raichu|Ash Raichu.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Spoink|Ash Spoink.png|psychic|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mantyke|Ash Mantyke.png|water|flying|link=no}}
|
|}

* '''Ponyta/Rapidash''': Borrowed from [[Lara Laramie]] after she was injured and couldn't ride Ponyta in the race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against Dario's Dodrio during the race and earned Ash the win.
* '''Porygon''': Lent to by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system in ''[[EP038|Computer Soldier Porygon]]'' however, this episode was not aired outside Japan.
* '''Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth''': Used during a Pokémon League exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.
* '''Hoothoot:''' Borrowed (with [[Brock]] and [[Misty]]) from [[Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''.
* '''Seaking:''' Caught and released during the contest in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.
* '''Hitmonlee:''' Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.
* '''Raichu:''' Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.
* '''Spoink''' and '''Mantyke''': Used in the Pokémon triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.

===Badges obtained===
[[Image:Asheightkanto.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]
====Indigo League====
* {{badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

[[Image:Orangebadges.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] badges]]
====Orange League====
* {{badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')

[[Image:Johtobadges2.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Johto]]]]
====Johto League====
* {{badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Hoenn]]]]
====Hoenn League====
* {{badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

[[Image:Ash's_Symbols.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]
====Battle Frontier====
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash's eight badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]
====Sinnoh League====
* {{badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{badge|Beacon}} ([[DP179]])



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

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[Indigo Conference]] (Top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)
* [[Suzuran Conference]] 
|}

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

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

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

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race (DNF)
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]
* [[Grass Tournament]] (Runner-up)
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with [[Paul]])
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (Runner-up) (Unique Award)
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)
* [[Pokéathlon]] (Runner-up)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)
* [[Pokémon Contests]]
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (Unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (Runner-up)
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (Winner)
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] (Champion)
** [[Squallville]] (Champion)
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (Winner)
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|TPCI]] dub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] (a/k/a Jamie Peacock; ''[[Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi''
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|nl=Christa Lips
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim
|de='''Caroline Combrinck''' ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon דניאל מגון Daniel Magon
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 Choi Deok-Hyi 이선호 Lee Seon-Ho 안현서 An Hyeon-Seo
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl='''Hanna Kinder-Kiss''' ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]]), [[DP001]]-present, [[Pokémon Live]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal (movies 3 and 4) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]])
|es_la='''Gabriel Ramos''' Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Emiliano Dionisi (movies [[M06|6]] and [[M07|7]])
|es_eu='''Adolfo Moreno''' Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|fi=Sari Moilanen Hanna Savikko
|ar=بثينة شيا Buthaina Shia
|ca=Enric Puig
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

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

While there are many similarities between the anime and manga versions of Ash, there are several differences as well. For example, while the anime version of Ash appears to be indifferent to love and romance, the manga version of Ash has a huge crush on Gary's sister, [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]. He is also prone to quickly falling in love just like Brock, but to a much more subtle or less extreme degree.

Ash's appearance differs in the manga as well. He wears a red jacket, much like {{ga|Red}}'s, instead of the blue he wears in the anime. Also, for the duration of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|first volume]], he wears a different hat, which is solid red with a "PM" on the front. Beginning in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', his hat is changed to match the one he wears in the anime.

Ash owns many of the same Pokémon as in the anime, with a few exceptions: he captures a {{AP|Fearow}} and an {{p|Oddish}}. He also captures a {{p|Mankey}}, which he trades to a shady salesman for a map of [[Mt. Moon]], and a giant {{p|Slowpoke}}, which he trades to [[Gary Oak]].

====Pokémon====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[File:025.png]] {{AP|Pikachu}}
| align=center | [[File:022.png]] {{AP|Fearow}}
| align=center | [[File:017.png]] [[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]
|-
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:010.png]] → [[File:011.png]] → [[File:012.png]] [[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree]]
|-
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:004.png]] → [[File:005.png]] → [[File:006.png]] [[Ash's Charizard|Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard]]
|-
| align=center | [[File:001.png]] {{AP|Bulbasaur}}
| align=center | [[File:007.png]] {{AP|Squirtle}}
| align=center | [[File:043.png]] {{p|Oddish}}
|-
| align=center | [[File:015.png]] {{p|Beedrill}}
| align=center | [[File:099.png]] {{AP|Kingler}}
| align=center | [[File:089.png]] {{AP|Muk}}
|-
| align=center | [[File:128.png]] {{AP|Tauros}}
| align=center | [[File:131.png]] {{AP|Lapras}}
| align=center | [[File:143.png]] {{AP|Snorlax}}
|}

=====Traded away=====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[File:056.png]] {{p|Mankey}} 
| align=center | [[File:079.png]] {{p|Slowpoke}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})
|}

* '''Mankey''': Given away for a map of [[Mt. Moon]] with false directions to find a {{p|Clefairy}}.
* '''Giant Slowpoke''': Given away to {{Gary}} for [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]'s photo.

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

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

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{tcg lightning color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 009/019
|-
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 001/020
|-
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 004/020
|-
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 007/020
|-
| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 010/019
|-
| {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 036/ADV-P
|-
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022
|-
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Staraptor M|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 41 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 018/022
|-
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || {{e|Lightning}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P
|}

==Trivia==
===Pokémon===
[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
* Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and {{AP|Turtwig}}.
* Ash has also captured every {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] whose English names begins with a 'C' and whose Japanese names begins with a 'ヒ' ''hi'': {{AP|Charmander}} (''Hitokage''), {{AP|Cyndaquil}} (''Hinoarashi''), and {{AP|Chimchar}} (''Hikozaru'').
*Ash has captured, befriended, used, or otherwise had under his command at least one of every type of Pokémon except for {{type2|Dark}} and {{type2|Steel}}.
* In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, where he only captured {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}}; instead the [[May's Blaziken|other]] [[Brock's Marshtomp|two]] were caught by {{an|May}} and {{an|Brock}}.
* The last Pokémon that Ash has captured in every [[region]] (except [[Sinnoh]]) are a part of {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|one-evolution families}}, namely {{AP|Phanpy}} in [[Johto]], {{AP|Snorunt}} in [[Hoenn]], and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} in [[Kanto]]. Of these three, Aipom is the only one not to evolve under Ash's care.
* He always catches a local bird-like Pokémon of the region - {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}} in Kanto, {{AP|Noctowl}} in Johto, {{AP|Taillow|Swellow}} in Hoenn, and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}} in Sinnoh. Though not all of these Pokémon were captured in their first form, they all evolved into their final forms under Ash's care; the exception being Noctowl, who cannot evolve.
* As of the thirteenth movie, Ash has encountered every legendary Pokémon from the first four generations at least once.
* All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been under the control of someone other than Ash at some point ({{AP|Primeape}} is currently under Anthony's command, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} was under Dawn's ownership and is currently being trained in [[Vermilion City]], and his {{AP|Infernape}} was formerly owned by Paul).
**All three of these primate-based Pokémon were also shown evolving on-screen, and none of them evolved in the care of their original Trainer (Primeape evolved in the wild just prior to Ash capturing it, Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care, and Infernape (also as a {{AP|Monferno}}) evolved under Ash's ownership).
* Ash also captured a member of each turtle-based evolutionary family.
* Three members of Ash's Sinnoh party have evolved while battling [[Paul]]: {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Monferno}}. Of those three, Grotle and Staraptor both evolved while battling [[Paul's Honchkrow]].
* Ash has only caught Pokémon when he does not have a full party of six with one exception: his capture of {{AP|Krabby}}.
* Ash has two fully-evolved {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Torterra}}) and two fully-evolved {{type2|Fire}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Infernape}}), however, neither of his {{type2|Water}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Totodile}}) have evolved at all, or even indicated their desire to.
* Ash has several Pokémon in common with his current rivals; Paul and Barry. He and Paul both own a {{p|Torterra}} and have owned a {{p|Gliscor}} as well as both training the same {{AP|Chimchar}} at some point. Like Ash, Barry owns a {{p|Staraptor}} and a {{p|Heracross}}. Other rivals of Ash's have had alike Pokémon; Gary has also owned a {{p|Squirtle}} and a {{p|Krabby}}, Morrison has a {{p|Gligar}}, and Tyson has a {{p|Sceptile}} and {{p|Donphan}}. Both had them on their league teams before Ash would later obtain them himself.
* All of Ash's {{type2|Flying}}s that he still owns, except for Charizard, have two immunities. Gliscor is immune to {{t|Electric}}- and {{type2|Ground}}s. Noctowl, Swellow, and Staraptor are all immune to {{t|Ghost}}- and Ground-types.
* Ash has traded away three Pokémon: {{AP|Butterfree}}, {{AP|Raticate}}, and {{AP|Aipom}}. Of these three, Butterfree was the only one Ash got back, and also the only one that is not a {{type2|Normal}}.

===Challenges/Gym related===
* In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.
* In the [[original series]], Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in a case.
* Ash battled four legendary Pokémon, he has defeated two legendary Pokémon and also has been defeated by the other two.
* Ash has so far battled five [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei]], {{EF|Drake}}, [[Agatha]], {{EF|Flint}} and [[Bertha]]. He has lost to all five without defeating a single Pokémon of theirs.
** In all of these battles, except Bertha, Ash used Pikachu in each one.
* The largest amount of episodes that Ash has gone without obtaining a [[badge]] was the gap between the {{ci|Snowpoint}} and {{ci|Sunyshore}} Gyms, ends in [[DP179]], where Ash finally won the Beacon Badge. The gap was a total of 52 episodes. The shortest amount of time between badges was the [[EP006|one-episode]] gap between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''.

===Miscellaneous===
[[File:Ash maid.png|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressing for the third time.]]
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.
* Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: The first time he did this was in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', in the [[original series]]. He crossdressed a second time in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'', in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' marked the third time he crossdressed, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some way.
** In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an {{wp|eggplant}} in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.
* Several of the variety of {{wp|ash tree}}s, from which his name could be derived, are related to Kanto in some way: not only are there trees known as the "red ash", "green ash", and "blue ash", for the first three games, but also the "indigo ash", for the [[Indigo Plateau]].
* [[Arnold]] and [[Travis]] are both [[doppelgänger]]s of Ash. His first meeting with both of [[Arnold's mother|their]] [[Luana|mothers]] was being mistaken for them and embraced in a hug as the boys were away from home at the time.
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time.

==Names==
{|{{bluetable|background: white}}
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|-
|English, German
| Ash Ketchum
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.
|-
|French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|-
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 can mean "close friend".
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Can mean "young wisdom"{{tt|*|or ”little knowledge”}}.
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|}

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

==External links==
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.

===On Bulbagarden forums===
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]

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EP248

2010-08-13T11:02:56Z

Silverod: /* Synopsis */

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prevtitle=Outrageous Fortunes |
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epcode=EP248 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=One Trick Phony! |
title_ja=バトルパーク！ＶＳカメックス・リザードン・フシギバナ！ |
title_ja_trans=Battle Park! VS Kamex - Lizardon - Fushigibana! |
broadcast_jp=May 16, 2002 |
broadcast_us=May 17, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokettari Monsutari|ポケッターリ・モンスターリ]] |
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'''One Trick Phony!''' (Japanese: '''バトルパーク！ＶＳカメックス・リザードン・フシギバナ！''' ''Battle Park! VS {{tt|Kamex|Blastoise}} - {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}} - {{tt|Fushigibana|Venusaur}}!'') is the 248th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 16, 2002 and in the United States on May 17, 2003.
{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==
{{Incomplete synopsis}}
After defeating a girl who has a {{p|Smoochum}}, Ash is determined to beat [[Clair]], as he is getting close to [[Blackthorn City]]. Seeing that Ash just can’t get enough battling, the trainer suggests as she leaves that he give a local Pokémon battle park a try. Ash and his friends visits the battle park where he trains against a powerful Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise. [[Team Rocket]] will be the one battling against Ash. First, James sends out a Venusaur, then Ash will send out his Cyndaquil. After the battle, [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] ended up losing. Then, Jessie will send out a Charizard, a [[fire type]]. Then, Ash sends out his [[Ash's Totodile,]] a [[water type]]. Having the advantage, Ash ended up winning. After the battle, Meowth and James argue for who will battle next. While they argue, Jessie gets the Pokéball. Now Ash will be facing a Blastoise. Misty notices that Ash is battling the evolved forms of Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, the [[Kanto]] starters. Battling a Blastoise, Ash uses Pikachu...

== Major events ==
=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Trainer (EP248)|Female Trainer]]
* Park Warden

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Politoed}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Smoochum}} (Female trainer's; nicknamed Josephine)
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}

== Trivia ==
*This episode aired in the US exactly one year and one day from its Japanese airing.
*The English title to this episode is based on the saying ''One Trick Pony''.
*This is the first time Jessie uses a Charizard in a battle. The other is in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]''.
*When Blastoise gets attacked by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Jessie commands it to use {{m|Withdraw}} and this move protects Blastoise from being hurt. However, Thunderbolt is a special move in all generations and using a Defense-raising move could not protect it from Thunderbolt.
*Misty remarks that Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise are the fully evolved forms of {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, all Pokémon he has owned. To be more specific, Ash has even owned a Charizard itself, as [[Ash's Charizard|his Charmander]] eventually evolved into Charizard.

=== Errors ===
*In the beginning of the episode, Ash battled a female trainer with a Smoochum with the nickname Josephine. Later, when Pikachu attacks the Smoochum, it can be heard saying "Jo", part of its nickname, rather than its name.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Tel est pris qui croyait prendre|So busy it takes belief}}'''
* German. '''{{tt|Abenteuer im Park!|Adventures in the park!}}'''
* Hebrew: '''תעלול מזוייף''' ''{{tt|ta'alul mezuyaf|a phony trick}}''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Uno strano parco|A strange park}}'''
* Mandarin: '''{{tt|競技公園VS水箭龜、噴火龍、妙蛙花|Battle Park, VS Blastoise, Charizard, and Venusaur}}'''
* Portuguese (Brazilian): '''{{tt|Um Truque Falso!|A False Trick!}}'''
* Spanish:
** Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|Pilla un Pokémon sorpresa|Catch a surprise Pokémon}}'''
** Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Un gran enfrentamiento!|A great battle!}}'''

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EP248

2010-08-13T10:53:30Z

Silverod: /* Synopsis */

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epcode=EP248 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=One Trick Phony! |
title_ja=バトルパーク！ＶＳカメックス・リザードン・フシギバナ！ |
title_ja_trans=Battle Park! VS Kamex - Lizardon - Fushigibana! |
broadcast_jp=May 16, 2002 |
broadcast_us=May 17, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokettari Monsutari|ポケッターリ・モンスターリ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
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director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
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epstaffpage=EP241-EP250 |
footnotes= }}
'''One Trick Phony!''' (Japanese: '''バトルパーク！ＶＳカメックス・リザードン・フシギバナ！''' ''Battle Park! VS {{tt|Kamex|Blastoise}} - {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}} - {{tt|Fushigibana|Venusaur}}!'') is the 248th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 16, 2002 and in the United States on May 17, 2003.
{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==
{{Incomplete synopsis}}
After defeating a girl who has a {{p|Smoochum}}, Ash is determined to beat [[Clair]], as he is getting close to [[Blackthorn City]]. Seeing that Ash just can’t get enough battling, the trainer suggests as she leaves that he give a local Pokémon battle park a try. Ash and his friends visits the battle park where he trains against a powerful Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise. [[Team Rocket]] will be the one battling against Ash. First, James sends out a Venusaur, then Ash will send out his Cyndaquil. After the battle, [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] ended up losing. Then, Jessie will send out a Charizard, a [[fire type]]. Then, Ash sends out his [[Ash's Totodile,]] a [[water type]]. Having the advantage, Ash ended up winning.

== Major events ==
=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Trainer (EP248)|Female Trainer]]
* Park Warden

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Politoed}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Smoochum}} (Female trainer's; nicknamed Josephine)
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}

== Trivia ==
*This episode aired in the US exactly one year and one day from its Japanese airing.
*The English title to this episode is based on the saying ''One Trick Pony''.
*This is the first time Jessie uses a Charizard in a battle. The other is in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]''.
*When Blastoise gets attacked by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Jessie commands it to use {{m|Withdraw}} and this move protects Blastoise from being hurt. However, Thunderbolt is a special move in all generations and using a Defense-raising move could not protect it from Thunderbolt.
*Misty remarks that Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise are the fully evolved forms of {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, all Pokémon he has owned. To be more specific, Ash has even owned a Charizard itself, as [[Ash's Charizard|his Charmander]] eventually evolved into Charizard.

=== Errors ===
*In the beginning of the episode, Ash battled a female trainer with a Smoochum with the nickname Josephine. Later, when Pikachu attacks the Smoochum, it can be heard saying "Jo", part of its nickname, rather than its name.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Tel est pris qui croyait prendre|So busy it takes belief}}'''
* German. '''{{tt|Abenteuer im Park!|Adventures in the park!}}'''
* Hebrew: '''תעלול מזוייף''' ''{{tt|ta'alul mezuyaf|a phony trick}}''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Uno strano parco|A strange park}}'''
* Mandarin: '''{{tt|競技公園VS水箭龜、噴火龍、妙蛙花|Battle Park, VS Blastoise, Charizard, and Venusaur}}'''
* Portuguese (Brazilian): '''{{tt|Um Truque Falso!|A False Trick!}}'''
* Spanish:
** Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|Pilla un Pokémon sorpresa|Catch a surprise Pokémon}}'''
** Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Un gran enfrentamiento!|A great battle!}}'''

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EP248

2010-08-13T10:51:11Z

Silverod: /* Synopsis */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP248 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=One Trick Phony! |
title_ja=バトルパーク！ＶＳカメックス・リザードン・フシギバナ！ |
title_ja_trans=Battle Park! VS Kamex - Lizardon - Fushigibana! |
broadcast_jp=May 16, 2002 |
broadcast_us=May 17, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokettari Monsutari|ポケッターリ・モンスターリ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP241-EP250 |
footnotes= }}
'''One Trick Phony!''' (Japanese: '''バトルパーク！ＶＳカメックス・リザードン・フシギバナ！''' ''Battle Park! VS {{tt|Kamex|Blastoise}} - {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}} - {{tt|Fushigibana|Venusaur}}!'') is the 248th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 16, 2002 and in the United States on May 17, 2003.
{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==
{{Incomplete synopsis}}
After defeating a girl who has a {{p|Smoochum}}, Ash is determined to beat [[Clair]], as he is getting close to [[Blackthorn City]]. Seeing that Ash just can’t get enough battling, the trainer suggests as she leaves that he give a local Pokémon battle park a try. Ash and his friends visits the battle park where he trains against a powerful Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise. [[Team Rocket]] will be the one battling against Ash. First, James sends out a Venusaur, then Ash will send out his Cyndaquil. After the battle, [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] ended up losing. Then, Jessie will send out a Charizard, a [[fire type]].

== Major events ==
=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Trainer (EP248)|Female Trainer]]
* Park Warden

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Politoed}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Smoochum}} (Female trainer's; nicknamed Josephine)
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}

== Trivia ==
*This episode aired in the US exactly one year and one day from its Japanese airing.
*The English title to this episode is based on the saying ''One Trick Pony''.
*This is the first time Jessie uses a Charizard in a battle. The other is in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]''.
*When Blastoise gets attacked by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Jessie commands it to use {{m|Withdraw}} and this move protects Blastoise from being hurt. However, Thunderbolt is a special move in all generations and using a Defense-raising move could not protect it from Thunderbolt.
*Misty remarks that Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise are the fully evolved forms of {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, all Pokémon he has owned. To be more specific, Ash has even owned a Charizard itself, as [[Ash's Charizard|his Charmander]] eventually evolved into Charizard.

=== Errors ===
*In the beginning of the episode, Ash battled a female trainer with a Smoochum with the nickname Josephine. Later, when Pikachu attacks the Smoochum, it can be heard saying "Jo", part of its nickname, rather than its name.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Tel est pris qui croyait prendre|So busy it takes belief}}'''
* German. '''{{tt|Abenteuer im Park!|Adventures in the park!}}'''
* Hebrew: '''תעלול מזוייף''' ''{{tt|ta'alul mezuyaf|a phony trick}}''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Uno strano parco|A strange park}}'''
* Mandarin: '''{{tt|競技公園VS水箭龜、噴火龍、妙蛙花|Battle Park, VS Blastoise, Charizard, and Venusaur}}'''
* Portuguese (Brazilian): '''{{tt|Um Truque Falso!|A False Trick!}}'''
* Spanish:
** Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|Pilla un Pokémon sorpresa|Catch a surprise Pokémon}}'''
** Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Un gran enfrentamiento!|A great battle!}}'''

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EP248

2010-08-13T10:47:58Z

Silverod: /* Synopsis */

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prevtitle=Outrageous Fortunes |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP248 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=One Trick Phony! |
title_ja=バトルパーク！ＶＳカメックス・リザードン・フシギバナ！ |
title_ja_trans=Battle Park! VS Kamex - Lizardon - Fushigibana! |
broadcast_jp=May 16, 2002 |
broadcast_us=May 17, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokettari Monsutari|ポケッターリ・モンスターリ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP241-EP250 |
footnotes= }}
'''One Trick Phony!''' (Japanese: '''バトルパーク！ＶＳカメックス・リザードン・フシギバナ！''' ''Battle Park! VS {{tt|Kamex|Blastoise}} - {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}} - {{tt|Fushigibana|Venusaur}}!'') is the 248th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 16, 2002 and in the United States on May 17, 2003.
{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==
{{Incomplete synopsis}}
After defeating a girl who has a {{p|Smoochum}}, Ash is determined to beat [[Clair]], as he is getting close to [[Blackthorn City]]. Seeing that Ash just can’t get enough battling, the trainer suggests as she leaves that he give a local Pokémon battle park a try. Ash and his friends visits the battle park where he trains against a powerful Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise.[[Team Rocket]] will be the one battling against Ash. First, James sends out a Venusaur, then Ash will send out his [[Cyndaquil]].

== Major events ==
=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Trainer (EP248)|Female Trainer]]
* Park Warden

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Politoed}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Smoochum}} (Female trainer's; nicknamed Josephine)
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}

== Trivia ==
*This episode aired in the US exactly one year and one day from its Japanese airing.
*The English title to this episode is based on the saying ''One Trick Pony''.
*This is the first time Jessie uses a Charizard in a battle. The other is in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]''.
*When Blastoise gets attacked by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Jessie commands it to use {{m|Withdraw}} and this move protects Blastoise from being hurt. However, Thunderbolt is a special move in all generations and using a Defense-raising move could not protect it from Thunderbolt.
*Misty remarks that Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise are the fully evolved forms of {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, all Pokémon he has owned. To be more specific, Ash has even owned a Charizard itself, as [[Ash's Charizard|his Charmander]] eventually evolved into Charizard.

=== Errors ===
*In the beginning of the episode, Ash battled a female trainer with a Smoochum with the nickname Josephine. Later, when Pikachu attacks the Smoochum, it can be heard saying "Jo", part of its nickname, rather than its name.

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|Tel est pris qui croyait prendre|So busy it takes belief}}'''
* German. '''{{tt|Abenteuer im Park!|Adventures in the park!}}'''
* Hebrew: '''תעלול מזוייף''' ''{{tt|ta'alul mezuyaf|a phony trick}}''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Uno strano parco|A strange park}}'''
* Mandarin: '''{{tt|競技公園VS水箭龜、噴火龍、妙蛙花|Battle Park, VS Blastoise, Charizard, and Venusaur}}'''
* Portuguese (Brazilian): '''{{tt|Um Truque Falso!|A False Trick!}}'''
* Spanish:
** Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|Pilla un Pokémon sorpresa|Catch a surprise Pokémon}}'''
** Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Un gran enfrentamiento!|A great battle!}}'''

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Gym Leader

2010-08-11T02:35:38Z

Silverod: /* Trivia */

A '''Gym Leader''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダー''' ''Gym Leader'') is the highest ranking member of a Pokémon [[Gym]]. The main job of a Gym Leader is to test Trainers and their Pokémon so that they are strong and resourceful enough to compete against the [[Elite Four]] in the games or the [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. If a {{pkmn|Trainer}} defeats a Gym Leader in battle, then the Trainer earns that Gym's [[Badge]]. Once a Trainer has earned 8 badges from a region, he or she is able to compete against that region's Elite Four or Pokémon League.

A Gym Leader's job is not just to test upcoming Trainers. They must oversee how their respective gym is run and to maintain it. Great care must be taken to make sure that their gym reflects the best environment for the Pokémon type and playing style of choice, usually an environment that suits that type of Pokémon used there (like pools in a Water-type gym or flowers and plants in a Grass-type gym). According to [[Morty]], teaching young people how to battle with Pokémon can also be the job of a Gym Leader. In the games, Trainers must overcome various obstacles and challenges from other Trainers before they can challenge the Leader. Gym Leaders may also be involved in other activities when they are not battling other Trainers or training themselves, usually something to do with their town's particular attraction or landmark. Gym Leaders can also leave their gyms without notice (as {{ga|Blue}}, [[Giovanni]], [[Jasmine]], and [[Wallace]] do), and even challenge other Gyms and the [[Elite Four]] (like [[Volkner]] wanted to do). In later games, it is made apparent that Gym Leaders know each other and are acquainted with Gym Leaders from other regions, and some travel to other regions: [[Jasmine]] travels to [[Sinnoh]] to take part in [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contests]], and is friends with [[Erika]].

It has not exactly been made clear how Gym Leaders attain their position, but it appears that it varies for each gym. Some of them founded their gym and are self-appointed, others appear to be passed on through families, while a few are chosen by the other members of the region's Pokémon League. Leaders can also choose to vacate their position: reasons for this can vary. {{ga|Blue}} is a former [[Champion]] appointed to be leader of [[Viridian Gym]] when [[Giovanni]] vacates the position, while in the anime [[Agatha]] takes Giovanni's place as a temporary leader. [[Koga]] was the leader of [[Fuchsia Gym]] until he was promoted to a member of the Elite Four; his daughter [[Janine]] replaces him as the leader. [[Wallace]] vacated his position in [[Sootopolis Gym]] when he became Champion, leaving his mentor [[Juan]] to take his place. [[Falkner]]'s father is also mentioned to have been the leader of [[Violet Gym]] before Falkner took the position. [[Roark]]'s father [[Byron]] is a Gym Leader like Roark himself, but the two operate entirely different Gyms within the same league.

Sinnoh is the only region where all the Gym Leaders are in cities, unlike previous generations where at least one is in a town (or Island ([[Generation I]]))

In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Red}} and [[Falkner]] have to battle with Pokémon set by the Pokémon League, where those Pokémon are not controlled by Trainers and the challenger is not allowed to let any of his Pokémon faint.

Although similar in nature, [[Frontier Brain]]s are not considered Gym Leaders and are thus not included in this list.

==Indigo League==
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! colspan="3" | {{color|CCBBFF|Generations {{color2|CCBBFF|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|CCBBFF|Generation II|II}}, {{color2|CCBBFF|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|CCBBFF|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|CCBBFF|Region|Region:}} {{color2|CCBBFF|Kanto}}
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! colspan="2" style="background: #CCBBFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|6A12AB|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #CCBBFF;" | {{color|6A12AB|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #CCBBFF;" | {{color2|6A12AB|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #CCBBFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|6A12AB|Badge}}
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{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Electric|pic=VSLt_Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
{{gldrb2|tcol=2|type=Poison|pic=VSKoga.png|ldr=Koga|djap=キョウ|drm=Kyō '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|pic2=VSJanine.png|ldr2=Janine|djap2=アンズ|drm2=Anzu '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|bdg=Volcano}}
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|}
{{-}}

==Johto League==
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|-
! style="background: #00647f;" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color|1cb0d9|Generations {{color2|1cb0d9|Generation II|II}} and {{color2|1cb0d9|Generation IV|IV}}}}
! style="background: #00647f;" colspan="2" align="center"| {{color2|1cb0d9|Region|Region:}} {{color2|1cb0d9|Johto}}
|-
! style="background: #1cb0d9; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|00647f|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #1cb0d9;" | {{color|00647f|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #1cb0d9;" | {{color2|00647f|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #1cb0d9; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|00647f|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSFalkner.png|ldr=Falkner|djap=ハヤト|drm=Hayato|loc=Violet City|cjap=キキョウシティ|crm=Kikyō City|bdg=Zephyr}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBugsy.png|ldr=Bugsy|djap=ツクシ|drm=Tsukushi|loc=Azalea Town|cjap=ヒワダタウン|crm=Hiwada Town|bdg=Hive}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSWhitney.png|ldr=Whitney|djap=アカネ|drm=Akane|loc=Goldenrod City|cjap=コガネシティ|crm=Kogane City|bdg=Plain}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSMorty.png|ldr=Morty|djap=マツバ|drm=Matsuba|loc=Ecruteak City|cjap=エンジュシティ|crm=Enju City|bdg=Fog}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSChuck.png|ldr=Chuck|djap=シジマ|drm=Shijima|loc=Cianwood City|cjap=タンバシティ|crm=Tanba City|bdg=Storm}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSJasmine.png|ldr=Jasmine|djap=ミカン|drm=Mikan|loc=Olivine City|cjap=アサギシティ|crm=Asagi City|bdg=Mineral}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSPryce.png|ldr=Pryce|djap=ヤナギ|drm=Yanagi|loc=Mahogany Town|cjap=チョウジタウン|crm=Chōji Town|bdg=Glacier}}
{{gldrb|type=Dragon|pic=VSClair.png|ldr=Clair|djap=イブキ|drm=Ibuki|loc=Blackthorn City|cjap=フスベシティ|crm=Fusube City|bdg=Rising}}
|}
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==Hoenn League==
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #004d00; border: 4px solid #004d00;" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #004d00;" colspan="5" | {{color2|4fe34f|Hoenn League}}
|-
! style="background: #004d00;" colspan="3" align="center" | {{color2|4fe34f|Generation III}}
! style="background: #004d00;" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|4fe34f|Region|Region:}} {{color2|4fe34f|Hoenn}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #4fe34f; {{roundytl|5px}} | {{color|004d00|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #4fe34f;" | {{color|004d00|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #4fe34f;" | {{color2|004d00|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #4fe34f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|004d00|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Rock|pic=SpriteRoxanne.png|ldr=Roxanne|djap=ツツジ|drm=Tsutsuji|loc=Rustboro City|cjap=カナズミシティ|crm=Kanazumi City|bdg=Stone}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=SpriteBrawly.png|ldr=Brawly|djap=トウキ|drm=Tōki|loc=Dewford Town|cjap=ムロタウン|crm=Muro Town|bdg=Knuckle}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Electric|pic=SpriteWattson.png|ldr=Wattson|djap=テッセン|drm=Tessen|loc=Mauville City|cjap=キンセツシティ|crm=Kinsetsu City|bdg=Dynamo}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Fire|pic=SpriteFlannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Fuen Town|bdg=Heat}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=SpriteNorman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Tōka City|bdg=Balance}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=SpriteWinona.png|ldr=Winona|djap=ナギ|drm=Nagi|loc=Fortree City|cjap=ヒワマキシティ|crm=Hiwamaki City|bdg=Feather}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=SpriteTateandLiza.png|ldr=Tate and Liza|djap=フウとラン|drm=Fū and Lan|loc=Mossdeep City|cjap=トクサネシティ|crm=Tokusane City|bdg=Mind}}
{{gldrb2|type=Water|pic=SpriteWallace.png|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|{{color|{{ruby color}}|R}}{{color|{{sapphire color}}|S}}]]|loc=Sootopolis City|cjap=ルネシティ|crm=Rune City|bdg=Rain|pic2=SpriteJuan.png|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan [[Pokémon Emerald Version|{{color|{{emerald color}}|E}}]]}}
|}
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==Sinnoh League==
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #47443a; border: 4px solid #47443a;" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #47443a;" colspan="4" | {{color2|9f9982|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background: #47443a;" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|9f9982|Generation IV}}
! style="background: #47443a;" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|9f9982|Region|Region:}} {{color2|9f9982|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #9f9982; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|47443a|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #9f9982;" | {{color|47443a|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #9f9982;" | {{color2|47443a|Elemental type|Type}}
! style="background: #9f9982; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|47443a|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
|}
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==Orange League==
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{orange color}}; border: 4px solid #{{orange color}};" colspan=8 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{orange color}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Orange League}}
|-
! colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Pokémon anime|Anime-exclusive}}
! style="background: #{{orange color}};" align="center" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Orange Archipelago}}
|-
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{orange color}}|Orange Crew|Crew Member}} {{color|{{orange color}}|Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color}}|Challenge}}
! style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{orange color}}|Prize}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{water color}}"
| [[Image:CissySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cissy}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|アツミ Atsumi}}
| {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Mikan Island}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|ナツカン島 Natsukan Island}}
| {{color|{{water color dark}}|{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Water Gun (move)|Water Gun}} target test {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Surf (move)|Surfing}} race}}
| [[Image:Coraleyebadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Coral-Eye Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{ground color}}"
| [[Image:DannySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Danny}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ダン Dan}}
| {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Navel Island}} {{color|{{ground color dark}}|ネーブル島 Navel Island}}
| {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Climb mountain (to qualify) Freeze a geyser race Build a Toboggan race Toboggan race}}
| [[Image:Searubybadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Sea Ruby Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{grass color}}"
| [[Image:RudySmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Rudy}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ジギー Ziggy}}
| {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Trovita Island}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|ユズ島 Yuzu Island}}
| {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Target test Same-type Pokémon battle}}
| [[Image:Spikeshellbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Spike Shell Badge}}

|- align="center" style="background:#{{psychic color}}"
| [[Image:LuanaSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Luana}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|ルリコ Ruriko}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Kumquat Island}} {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|リュウチン島 Ryūchin Island}}
| {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Double battle}}
| [[Image:Jadestarbadge.png|40px]] {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Jade Star Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | [[Image:DrakeSmall.png|100px]] {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Drake (Orange League)|Drake}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|ユウジ Yūji}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}};" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Pummelo Island}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|カンキツ島 Kankitsu Island}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}};" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Traditional six-on-six battle}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Winner's Trophy}} {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Honor at the}} {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Palace of Victory}}
|}
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==Trivia==
*The three {{type2|Electric}} Gym Leaders all have light colored hair. Lt. Surge and Volkner both have blond hair, and Wattson has white hair.
**They all also wear military styled clothes, with Lt. Surge in an American army uniform, Wattson in an aviator's jacket and Volkner wearing a uniform similar to that of the Turkish army.
*All Gym Leaders of the player's region give away a TM on their defeat, and all but [[Brock]] in [[Generation I]] and [[Falkner]] in [[Generation II]] give away a TM containing their specialty type of move. Interestingly, Brock's {{type2|Normal}} {{m|Bide}} and Falkner's {{type2|Ground}} {{m|Mud-Slap}} are of the other type of the Pokémon on each other's teams (Falkner has only Normal/Flying Pokémon while Brock has only Rock/Ground Pokémon).
**Of the Generation II Kanto Gym Leaders, only Janine and Erika give away TMs, containing {{m|Toxic}} and {{m|Giga Drain}}, respectively, continuing the type-specialty trend.
* Every Gym Leader that specializes in {{type2|Rock}}, {{type2|Ghost}}, and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon uses {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Gengar}}, and {{p|Steelix}} respectively in battle.
* Johto is the only region that did not repeat types from gyms released in previous generations. This is likely due to the fact that there had been only eight gyms before, while there were seventeen different types.
* Even though there are thirty-two known gyms in the games, there has not yet been a gym specializing in {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon, although there have been two [[Elite Four]] members, [[Karen]] and [[Sidney]]. Only {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, {{t|Bug}}-, and {{type2|Dragon}} gyms are not located in multiple regions. Each of the twelve other types has been repeated at least once, and {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Water}}-, {{t|Electric}}-, and {{type2|Fighting}} gyms appear in three of the four regions.
*There have been more male Gym Leaders than female ones in every region except for [[Sinnoh]], where there are four of each. Kanto also has four of each in Generation II and Generation IV.
*So far, all {{type2|Electric}} Gym Leaders have been male, while all {{type2|Grass}} Gym Leaders have been female.
*Even though they were called Leaders in [[Generation I]], this title did not appear in battle until [[Generation II]].
*The only Gym Leaders so far whose parents have been seen in the anime are [[Brock]], [[Sabrina]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Roark]]. They all train either {{type2|Rock}} or {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.
**Roark and Maylene are the only ones who have a parent the {{player}} can encounter in the games.
*In the anime, Gym Leaders seem to be forbidden from switching their Pokémon. Those that Ash encountered before [[Blaine]] did switch; however, since Ash's match against Blaine in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Gym Leaders have not switched out their Pokémon. In the games, they may switch their Pokémon as often as any other Trainer.
*For ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Gym Leaders. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about them: ジムリーダー　いのちをかけて　かかってこい ''Jimu Rīdā / Inochi o kakete / Kakatte koi'' "Gym Leader, put your life on the line and challenge me"
*In the Johto saga of the anime, none of the Gym Leaders had the exact same lineups as they do in the games.
**Falkner's {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} were completely replaced by {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, and {{p|Pidgeot}}.
**Bugsy used his in-game team, but had a {{p|Spinarak}} in place of {{p|Kakuna}}.
**In addition to her in-game team, Whitney had, strangely enough, a {{p|Nidorina}}.
**Morty used his in-game team, minus the second {{p|Haunter}}.
**Jasmine used her in-game team, minus the second {{p|Magnemite}}.
**Chuck used a {{p|Machoke}} instead of {{p|Primeape}}.
**Pryce used his in-game team, minus {{p|Seel}}.
**Instead of three {{p|Dragonair}} and a {{p|Kingdra}}, Clair used {{p|Gyarados}}, Kingdra, and only one Dragonair.
*Since Generation II, each region's eighth Gym Leader has had some relation to the Elite Four.
**Clair is Lance's cousin.
**Blue is the former regional Champion.
**Wallace is Steven Stone's friend and Juan is Wallace's mentor.
**Volkner is Flint's friend.
*In the Pokémon games, twelve Gym Leaders can be found outside of their region.
**In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Jasmine is in Sunyshore City.
**In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Johto Gym Leaders Jasmine and Falkner can be found in [[Celadon City]] and Bugsy is in the [[Viridian Forest]]. Among the Kanto Gym Leaders, Sabrina can be found at Olivine Harbour and Lt. Surge at Moomoo Farm. Sinnoh Gym Leaders Maylene and Crasher Wake can be found in the [[Celadon City]]. Crasher Wake makes an additional appearance on {{rt|47|Johto}}. Finally, all eight of the Johto Gym Leaders can all be found in the Saffron City [[Fighting Dojo]] for rematches.
* Three of the four first gyms are Rock Gyms.
* As of Generation IV, all Rock Gym Leaders have names based on the word ''rock''.
* Generally most Gym Leaders' names are plays off the type they specialize in.
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==Project Pokédex==
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===Structure===
The best example articles for structure are {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}.

The Pokémon species articles are increasingly complex. However, to keep articles organized, the names, order and content of the sections should be according to the model below.

'''Refer to this model frequently when adding sections to a Pokémon species article, as the names, order and content of sections are all being standardized in all species articles. If you would like to update the model, please do so with regard to both the flow of the article and the standards set forth in Bulbapedia's {{bp|manual of style}}. Please consult other participants of the project on the talk page before making major changes to the model, particularly any regrouping or reorganizing of categories.'''

====Article model====

=====Full=====
The article should start off with the [[Template:PokémonPrevNext]] bar, followed by the Pokémon Infobox, followed by a general description of the Pokémon, including any special points (such as if it's a starter Pokémon in any games), a brief description of its abilities, and levels or ways in which the Pokémon evolves.

After this, it can be broken into three sections: general information, game statistics, and other information. Note that it is not broken down into these three sections within the articles themselves. Also note that the text for sections should not be indented within the text editor - it is merely indented here to aid in showing the hierarchy of sections.

'''General information'''
----

'''<nowiki>==Biology==</nowiki>'''
 Information in these subsections '''must''' be derived from a canon source, such as the Pokédex entries or the Pokémon anime. '''All speculative information will be removed.''' 
:'''<nowiki>===Physiology===</nowiki>'''
:A description of the Pokémon's physical structure, possible related Pokémon based on similarities, and any physical adaptations the Pokémon has made to its surroundings. Physical variations among members or groups of the species can also be noted here.
::'''<nowiki>====Gender differences====</nowiki>'''
::Any notable difference between males and females in the species, as one would note by comparing the Diamond and Pearl sprites. Alternate gender counterparts, such as with the two genders of Nidoran, are also linked to in this section.
::'''<nowiki>====Special abilities====</nowiki>'''
::A description of any unusual or elemental abilities the Pokémon often displays, such as those related to its elemental type. This is not a place for listing its [[ability]], despite the name; the ability should only be mentioned if it is relevant to this topic.
:'''<nowiki>===Behavior===</nowiki>'''
:A description of the Pokémon's behavior, both in the wild and after being captured.
:'''<nowiki>===Habitat===</nowiki>'''
:A description of regions where the Pokémon is commonly found.
:'''<nowiki>===Diet===</nowiki>'''
:'''<nowiki>''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''</nowiki>'''
:All articles should link to the Pokémon food article rather than detail diet characteristics considered universal among Pokémon. Instead, this section should contain a description of any notable or unusual points about the Pokémon's diet. Use <nowiki>{{main|Pokémon food}}</nowiki> for this part.
'''<nowiki>==In the anime==</nowiki>'''
 Only added if the Pokémon appears in the anime. Please link to the Pokémon anime article at the start of this section.
 First, any details about the Pokémon species exclusive to the anime. Then, any episodes, movies, and specials from the Pokémon anime where the Pokémon has made an appearance, and a detailed description of their importance and role. For recurring Pokémon, only their first appearance, last appearance, and any particularly important appearances should be listed, with links to the specific Pokémon's article where further details can be found. Appearances should be listed chronologically, regardless of importance. 
'''<nowiki>==In the manga==</nowiki>'''
 Only added if the Pokémon appears in a manga series.
 This section should be broken down by manga series, divided and listed in the order of Pokémon Special, Electric Tale of Pikachu, Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure, Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, and then any other Pokémon manga.
 For each series: Please link to the series in the subsection header. First, any details about the Pokémon species exclusive to that manga series. Then, volumes of Pokémon manga in which the Pokémon has made an appearance, and a detailed description of their importance and role. For recurring Pokémon, only their first appearance, last appearance, and any particularly important appearances should be listed, with links to the specific Pokémon's article where further details can be found. Appearances should be listed chronologically, regardless of importance. 
'''<nowiki>==In the TCG==</nowiki>'''
 Only added if the Pokémon appears in the TCG. Please link to the Pokémon Trading Card Game article at the start of this section.
 All cards in the TCG featuring members of the Pokémon species. Details universal to all of the Pokémon's cards may be added, but essentially, this section should be more or less a list with links to the cards' articles themselves. (To expand said card articles, please see the {{bp|Project TCG}}.) 
'''<nowiki>==In the TFG==</nowiki>'''
 Only added if the Pokémon appears in the TFG. Please link to the Pokémon Trading Figure Game article at the start of this section.
 All figures in the TFG featuring members of the Pokémon species. Details universal to all of the Pokémon's figures may be added, but essentially, this section should be more or less a list with links to the figures' articles themselves. (To expand said figure articles, please see the {{bp|Project TFG}}.) 
'''<nowiki>==Other appearances==</nowiki>'''
 Places where the Pokémon has been featured in non-Pokémon canon, such as the Super Smash Bros. series. Only added if the Pokémon appears outside of canon. If there is an article on the series in Bulbapedia, please link to it in the subsection header. Otherwise, please link to the appropriate article on Wikipedia in the subsection header.

'''Game statistics'''
----
'''<nowiki>==Game data==</nowiki>'''
:'''<nowiki>===NPC appearances===</nowiki>'''
:Details of Pokémon in all games (sans Smash Bros. series) which are seen but cannot be caught. Only add as necessary.
:'''<nowiki>===Pokédex entries===</nowiki>'''
:A list of the Pokédex entries for the Pokémon in every game which it appears. Please link to the different games' articles, coupling the paired games when the information for them is the same, as well as the Pokédex article itself. 
:'''<nowiki>===Game locations===</nowiki>'''
:Details on the location and rarity of Pokémon in the primary games. Please link to the different games' articles, coupling the paired games when the information for them is the same, as well as the Rarity article. Please link to all locations named in the table, since articles will have the specific rates of appearance for the area. Named locations are listed first in order of appearance in the game, followed by Routes in numerical order with each number linking to the appropriate route. Different methods of capturing, such as in the wild versus fishing, have a break between them.
::'''<nowiki>====In side games====</nowiki>'''
::Details on the location in non-standard games like Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, and Pokémon Ranger. Please have the games in a bulleted list with details. For the Stadium games, assume regular rental Pokémon are common knowledge; do not add it to the list unless it has more information about its appearance, such as prizes, special Pokémon, ones in minigames, or if the moveset information for rentals within the individual Cups is provided as well.
:'''<nowiki>===Base statistics===</nowiki>'''
:The Pokémon's base statistics, presented in a bar graph form. 
:''Note: This section may be undergoing changes soon, due to complaints about the bar graph format.'' 
:'''<nowiki>===Type effectiveness===</nowiki>'''
:How well types affect the Pokémon, based on its own type and base stats. Currently, all articles should follow the DP Type Effectiveness format.
:'''<nowiki>===Learnset===</nowiki>'''
:Moves the Pokémon can learn. ''Sections should not be added if the Pokémon learns no moves in such a manner. In particular, this applies to the Special moves subsection - do not add this section to an article if there are currently no moves the Pokémon can learn through a special method.''
::'''<nowiki>====By leveling up====</nowiki>'''
::Table format.
::'''<nowiki>====By TM/HM====</nowiki>'''
::Table format.
::'''<nowiki>====By breeding====</nowiki>'''
::Table format. For each, please list all potential fathers which the Pokémon can inherit the move from. Do not, however, clutter the article with descriptions of how the fathers can learn the move. Instead, link to the father's article - details on how the father can learn the move should be listed on that article.
::'''<nowiki>====By tutoring====</nowiki>'''
::Table format.
::'''<nowiki>====Special moves====</nowiki>'''
::Any techniques which a Pokémon can learn in a special way, like Pikachu's Surf or a move learned after purification in Pokémon XD.
:'''<nowiki>===Side game data===</nowiki>'''
:Table format. Note any factors that differ between species as well as any equivalent to Pokédex entries that the game may have.
:'''<nowiki>===Evolution===</nowiki>'''
:The Pokémon's detailed evolution chain, shown as different sprites in boxes.
:'''<nowiki>===Sprites===</nowiki>'''
:Sprites of the Pokémon from all [[main series]] games, using the {{template|Sprite}} template.

'''Other information'''
----

'''<nowiki>==Trivia==</nowiki>'''
 Any facts which do not fit well into any other section. This includes beta names and relations to any glitch Pokémon, such as if a glitch uses pieces of its sprite or will evolve into it. Leave out the section if there is no trivia. 
:'''<nowiki>===Origin===</nowiki>'''
:Plants, animals, myths, and anything else which may have served as inspiration for the Pokémon's design.
::'''<nowiki>====Name origin====</nowiki>'''
::Possible base words and inspirations for the Pokémon's name in English and Japanese.
'''<nowiki>==In other languages==</nowiki>'''
:The Pokémon's name in languages besides English and Japanese. Possible base words and inspirations for these names may also be added.
'''<nowiki>==Related articles==</nowiki>'''
 A bulleted list of any relevant articles, such as specific characters of the Pokémon in the anime or manga. TCG and TFG link lists should remain in their own sections and not be included in this subsection. 
'''<nowiki>==Notes==</nowiki>'''
 A bulleted list of <ref> citations from the article. This list is automatically created by simply inserting the <tt><references/></tt> tag. 
'''<nowiki>==External links==</nowiki>'''
 A bulleted list of links to other pages, such as the Pokémon's entry on Wikipedia, or fan shrines for the Pokémon. Links to the Pokémon's entry in a Pokédex section of another website should be included in the infobox, not the external links section. 

After this, there should be another [[Template:PokémonPrevNext]] bar, followed by a [[Template:Project Pokédex notice]] box to finish the article.

=====Abbreviated=====
This format is for quick reference, when checking to see if an article matches the model. Headers which are in bold are required for all articles. Other headers should only be added when applicable.
'''==Biology=='''
'''===Physiology==='''
'''====Gender differences===='''
'''====Special abilities===='''
'''===Behavior==='''
'''===Habitat==='''
'''===Diet==='''
'''<nowiki>{{main|Pokémon food}}</nowiki>'''
==In the anime==
===Pokédex entries===
==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
==In the TFG==
==Other appearances==
'''==Game data=='''
===NPC appearances===
'''===Pokédex entries==='''
'''===Game locations==='''
'''====In side games===='''
===Held Items===
'''===Base statistics==='''
'''===Type effectiveness==='''
'''===Learnset==='''
====By leveling up====
====By TM/HM====
====By breeding====
====By tutoring====
====Special moves====
'''===Side game data==='''
'''===Evolution==='''
'''===Sprites==='''
==Trivia==
===Origin===
====Name origin====
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
==Notes==
==External links==

====Tables within the articles====
Basic formatting for a Pokémon species article table is as follows:

<nowiki>{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"</nowiki>
 |- style="background: #COLOR;"
 ! Heading
 ! Heading
 |-
 | Content
 | Content
 |}

Replace the "COLOR" with the template for the color code of the Pokémon's primary type - or, if their primary type is Normal and they have a secondary type, the color code of the Pokémon's secondary type. The template's name is the type name and "color". For example, <nowiki>{{grass color}}</nowiki> is the template for a Grass-type Pokémon.

===Goals===
# Expand Pokémon pages to have at least a paragraph of information about a Pokémon, preferably background information on that Pokémon. The {{p|Bulbasaur}} page is a good example of a simple introduction paragraph.
# Add all locations in all games, including the side games ([[Pokémon Snap]], [[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby/Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], [[Pokémon Trozei!]], and [[Pokémon Ranger]], to name some of the more important ones).
# Add all movelists.
# Add [[Pokédex]] text info from games, where applicable.
# Add Biology information to each Pokémon species article.
# Add information on any appearances in the anime, including the specific episodes.
# Add information on any appearances in all manga, including the series and volume.
# List all released cards of the Pokémon.

===Infoboxes===
When entering information into any of the infoboxes, make sure to preview before saving the page, to make sure that you've entered everything right. If you don't know something, leave it blank.
* {{Template|PokémonInfobox}}

{{PokémonInfoboxNoncat|
name=Bulbasaur |
pron=<sc>''bul''-buh-sore</sc> |
jname=フシギダネ |
tmname=Fushigidane |
image=001Bulbasaur.png |
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
ndex=001 |
oldjdex=226 |
jdex=231 |
hdex=203 |
fdex=001 |
typen=2 |
type1=Grass |
type2=Poison |
species=Seed |
height-ftin=2'04" |
height-m=0.7 |
weight-lbs=15.2 |
weight-kg=6.9 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Overgrow |
ability2= |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Plant |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=64 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=31 |
color=Green |
catchrate=45 |
body=08 |
generation=1 |
pokefordex=bulbasaur |
footnotes=}}
To make the infobox at the right appear in the article, paste this into it:
<pre>
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Bulbasaur |
pron=<sc>''bul''-buh-sore</sc> |
jname=フシギダネ |
tmname=Fushigidane |
image=001Bulbasaur.png |
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
ndex=001 |
oldjdex=226 |
jdex=231 |
hdex=203 |
fdex=001 |
typen=2 |
type1=Grass |
type2=Poison |
species=Seed |
height-ftin=2'04" |
height-m=0.7 |
weight-lbs=15.2 |
weight-kg=6.9 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Overgrow |
ability2= |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Plant |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=64 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=31 |
color=Green |
catchrate=45 |
body=08 |
generation=1 |
pokefordex=bulbasaur |
footnotes=}}
</pre>
Change all stats to those of the Pokémon in question.
 
*{{Template|Availability}}

{{Availability|
type=grass |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=Received from a girl in [[Cerulean City]] if {{p|Pikachu}}'s [[happiness]] is high enough |
gen2ex=rby|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
dparea=[[Pal Park]] |
ptarea=[[Pal Park]] |
gen4ex=pal|
palarea=Field |
}}
To make the above appear, copy and paste what follows into the article:
<pre>
{{Availability|
type= |
gen= |
rbrarity= |
rbarea= |
yrarity= |
yarea= |
gsrarity= |
gsarea= |
crarity= |
carea= |
rsrarity= |
rsarea= |
erarity= |
earea= |
frlgrarity= |
frlgarea= |
colorarity= |
coloarea= |
xdrarity= |
xdarea= |
dprarity= |
dparea= |
ptrarity= |
ptarea= |
hgssrarity= |
hgssarea= |
palarea= |
}}
</pre>
Rarity and Area refer to how common or uncommon a Pokémon is. What precedes them are the initials of the versions that the specific instance applies to, [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|RB]], [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Y]], [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|GS]], [[Pokémon Crystal Version|C]], [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|RS]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|E]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FRLG]], [[Pokémon Colosseum|Colo]], [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|DP]], [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HGSS]]. For example, whatever is entered into the frlgarea should be where the Pokémon can be found in FireRed and LeafGreen. Likewise, frlgrarity should be how rare the Pokémon is in FireRed and LeafGreen. If only one is found, such as is the case with {{p|Mewtwo}}, put "One". If it can only be found through evolution, put "None" and for the area prompt put "[[Evolution|Evolve]] (pre-evolution)", replacing (pre-evolution) with the name of the Pokémon it evolves from. Likewise, if it is only available through breeding, put "None" and in the area prompt put "[[Pokémon breeding|Breed]] (evolutions)", replacing (evolutions) with the Pokémon that must produce the egg.

Rarity defaults to "None", Area defaults to "[[Trade]]". Therefore, if it can only be found through [[Pal Park]] in Diamond and Pearl, this must be entered in the dparea prompt. If a Pokémon is only available in one of a pair of versions, put the version it is available in in parentheses after the area.

* {{Template|Dex}}

{{Dex
|type=grass
|redbluedex=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
|yellowdex=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
|golddex=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
|silverdex=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
|crystaldex=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
|rubydex=Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger.
|sapphiredex=Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger.
|emeralddex=Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger.
|firereddex=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
|leafgreendex=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
|stadiumdex=The bulb-like pouch on its back grows larger as it ages. The pouch is filled with numerous seeds.
|stadium2dex=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
|colosseumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|diamonddex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
|pearldex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
|platinumdex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
|heartgolddex=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
|soulsilverdex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
|}}
To make the above appear, copy and paste what follows in the article:
<pre>
{{Dex
|type=
|gen=
|redbluedex=
|yellowdex=
|golddex=
|silverdex=
|crystaldex=
|rubydex=
|sapphiredex=
|emeralddex=
|firereddex=
|leafgreendex=
|stadiumdex=
|stadium2dex=
|colosseumdex=
|xddex=
|diamonddex=
|pearldex=
|platinumdex=
|heartgolddex=
|soulsilverdex=
|}}
</pre>
If an entry is unknown, delete the tag for it (that's the stuff between the | and the =, as well as the | and =). This will put the page into a category so that someone who knows what the entry is can put it in.

* {{template|Sprite}}
{{Sprite|
type=grass|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=001|
name=Bulbasaur|
}}
To make the above appear, copy and paste what follows in the article:
<pre>
{{Sprite
|type=
|gen=
|gender=
|ndex=
|name=
|}}
</pre>
Type should be the Pokémon's primary type (or Flying if the Pokémon is {{t|Normal}}/{{t|Flying}}). Gen should be the Pokémon's introduction generation (1 for Pokémon #001-151, 2 for Pokémon #152-251, 3 for Pokémon #252-386, 4 for Pokémon #387-493). If the Pokémon have a gender difference, put 'both', otherwise put 'none'. Ndex should be the Pokémon's [[National Dex]] number, and name should be the name of the Pokémon.

Note: We have relatively few of the sprites uploaded to the Bulbagarden Archives. Please, if you can, try to upload some before adding the template to the page. Make sure, of course, to upload them to the correct, standardized filename.

===Other templates===
* {{Template|Project Pokédex notice}} -- to be used at the bottom of every Pokémon article.

{{Project Pokédex notice}}

* {{Template|User Project Pokédex}} -- for project participants to place in their user profile.

{{User Project Pokédex}}
 

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