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Gotta catch 'em all!

2012-02-16T19:42:52Z

StarBP: /* In the anime */ Added Pokémon Chronicles theme

: ''If you were looking for the Italian anime opening, see [[Gotta Catch 'em All! (song)]].''
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[[File:English_motto.png|thumb|right|250px|The logo for the phrase.]]
'''Gotta catch 'em all!''' is the English slogan of the Pokémon franchise, with references to it abound in [[Pokémon]] [[canon]] and was the English slogan of the [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]]. The Japanese equivalent is '''ポケモンゲットだぜー！''' (Pokémon <sc>get</sc> da ze~!, also spelt '''ポケモンＧＥＴだぜー！''')

The first pair of Pokémon games released in North America, {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, were labeled with the catchphrase below the Pokémon logo. Their sequels, {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, and later, {{game|Crystal}}, had the catchphrase in the same position. {{game|Yellow}} was the only exception, instead advertising that it was the "Special {{p|Pikachu}} Edition" of the game below the logo.

==In the anime==
The most obvious reference to the catchphrase in the {{Pkmn|anime}} was introduced in the [[EP001|first episode]], [[Ash Ketchum]] himself. Even promising that he would catch all of the Pokémon in the {{Pkmn|world}}, Ash set off on his journey. However, up to the current point in the anime, Ash has only progressed to 50 captures of Pokémon, less than 10% of the total number of Pokémon known as of [[Generation V]]. Moreover Ash does not at all focus on catching as many species as he can; he even expresses distaste for Gary's training method of "catching them all".

Another anime reference comes in the lyrics of different songs. It is featured in the [[Pokémon Theme|original opening theme]], as well as in the chorus of the [[Pokérap]]. It is also found in [[Pokémon Johto|the theme]] for [[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys|The Johto Journeys]], the anime's third season. The lyrics include, in reference to the {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Pokémon introduced in Gold and Silver}}, that "you still gotta catch 'em all!".

One of the final references was the title of the second-to-last episode of the [[original series]], ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''. In this episode, both {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} return to [[Kanto]], leaving Ash to head to the [[Hoenn]] region alone.

The [[Pokérap GS|theme song]] used outside the USA (as well as for the first episode in the USA) for the side-series [[Pokémon Chronicles]] features the catchphrase quite prominently.

The line was later said by {{MTR}} in ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]''.

The line is also referenced in the song [[Can't Stop Catchin' 'Em All]] several times.

==Retirement==
The slogan was retired around 2003, with the release of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. Instead of the now-familiar phrase appearing below the Pokémon logo, the game's version name appeared there. This held true for the remaining games of [[Generation III]], and would later prove to be the standard with the release of the [[Generation IV]] games, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.

The retirement was possibly due to the large amount of Pokémon now required to capture to complete the [[National Pokédex]], 649 as of Generation V. It may as well have been due to the incompatibility between the [[Generation II]] and Generation III games, as all of the Pokémon known as of the third generation were not available between Ruby and Sapphire, unlike what had been the case with Red and Blue and Gold and Silver.

The slogan may also have been taken out of use since it was a target of critics of the game and franchise (with some saying the phrase was an equivalent to, "Gotta buy 'em all").

An English-language commercial was released that features the phrase in the United States. It is also used as the slogan for the {{DL|Jubilife TV|Catch That Pokémon Show}} in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. This does not, however, mean that the slogan will make a permanent return, rather it's just a reference to the now defunct slogan.

The slogan was referenced in the English-language version of [[M7|''Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys'']] when {{an|Brock}} says the phrase when collecting food from a haywire robotic vending machine during a power outage (with "them all", in this instance, being hot dogs).

The phrase was heard in the end of the American {{2v|Diamond|Pearl}} commercial.

It is also often used on some newer [[Pokémon merchandise]], particularly toys.

On the Pokémon {{game|Black and White|s}} official website, the slogan is referenced in the "Pokémon" section of the site. A link to the new Pokémon is labeled with the phrase "See 'Em All."

==Rewards==
[[File:Pokemoncrystal.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Game featuring the catchphrase.]]
In the games, the reward for catching all the Pokémon available in the game was a [[diploma]], proof of the feat. However, from the beginning, rumors appeared about a greater reward for attaining the ultimate goal of catching them all. Specifically, in Red and Blue, rumors circulated that after the player had {{pkmn2|caught}} the 150 {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}, if they showed their full [[Pokédex]] to the [[Game Freak]] employees in [[Celadon Condominiums]], they would be rewarded with the elusive 151st Pokémon, {{p|Mew}}. These rumors, however, were false, as the only reward offered for capture of 150 Pokémon was the Diploma; Mew was only officially available through [[Nintendo]]-sponsored events, though otherwise available through the [[Mew glitch]].

The same was true of the Generation II games, where showing a 249-Pokémon Pokédex (minus {{p|Celebi}} and Mew) would have the same developers give the player another diploma. With the retirement of the slogan, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire only required the player to complete the 200-Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]] (lacking {{p|Jirachi}} and {{p|Deoxys}}) to receive a diploma, though the 386-Pokémon [[National Pokédex]] still remained as a goal for players who wanted bragging rights.

In the Generation IV games, by the time the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} are defeated, the player will have seen almost all of the Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]], if not all 150; it is possible to do this even before entering the [[Hall of Fame]]. The reward for this is the National Pokédex, allowing the player to go on a true quest to actually catch them all once more, though this feat requires catching more than three times as many Pokémon as it would take to complete the Sinnoh Pokédex. Catching 482 of the 493 Pokémon—{{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Arceus}} are not required—results in the awarding of another diploma.

==Trivia==
* The slogan for the [[1999 Burger King Promotional Pokémon toys]] was "Gotta Catch 'em Here!", an obvious reference to the franchise's slogan.
* The slogan's appearance on pre-release boxart for {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} indicates that it was initially intended to be kept, but was dropped sometime between January and March of 2003.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=AAFFAA|bordercolor=FFAAAA
|cs= '''Chyťte je všechny!'''
|da= '''Du skal fange dem!'''
|fi= '''Omakseni saan!''', '''{{tt|Kaikki kerätään!|Pokémon Theme full version}}'''
|fr_ca= '''Attrape-les tous!'''
|fr_eu= '''Attrapez-les tous!'''
|de= '''Schnapp' sie dir alle!'''
|he= '''!חייב לתפוס את כולם''' ''khayav litfos et kulam!''
|it= '''Gotta catch 'em all! (Same as in English)'''
|no= '''Du må fange dem alle!'''
|pl= '''Złap je wszystkie!'''
|hu= '''Szerezd meg hát mind!'''
|ru= '''Всех их соберём!''' ''vseh ikh soberom!''
|pt_br= '''{{tt|Temos que pegar!|Gotta catch 'em}}'''
|pt_eu= '''Vou apanhá-los todos!'''
|es_eu= '''¡Hazte con todos!'''
|es_la= '''¡Atrápalos ya!''', '''{{tt|¡Tienes que atraparlos!|Pokémon Chronicles opening}}'''
|sv= '''Måste fånga fler!'''
}}

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[[it:Gotta catch 'em all! (slogan)]]

User:StarBP

2009-02-16T01:53:32Z

StarBP:

== My Ideas for Gen. V and beyond ==
(from a Bulbagarden Forums Post made by me in June 2008)

Getting super-rare (maybe even exclusive) gifts on your birthday and Christmas would be great. However, you would have to confirm your birthday over Wi-Fi at the beginning of the game, and you would have to confirm the current date over Wi-Fi in order to receive the gift (so it doesn't become worthless). Also, how about Wi-Fi tournaments? They might not lead to national championships or anything (on second thought, the top 8 players could receive an e-mail with a permission form to print out, with the top 4 players who mail the form within a month or so getting a free trip to the National Championships, and any other people of the 8 who return the form becoming alternates), but tournaments would still be great, maybe even including the ability to make your own, resources permitting. Making your own would probably be done through a My Nintendo/My Pokémon account over the Internet, and signing up on the DS. Another feature that would be good is having an auto-match capability on GTS (I'm offering a Level 85 Moltres for a Level 91-100 Zapdos, and you're offering a Level 91 Zapdos for a Level 81-90 Moltres. Currently, there is no way of knowing that we both are willing to make the trade. An auto-search ability would automatically make the trade). GTS also needs the ability to post a Pokémon and have people offer for it. When taking the Pokémon out of the GTS, you could see the Pokémon people have offered for yours (That feature could also have auto-matching capability, although the sheer volumes might make that impractical). Also, bugs could be easily fixed by having an Internet Update feature that automatically updates your game whenever you connect to Wi-Fi. This is perhaps the longest forum post I have ever made, but it has the ULTIMATE POKÉMON WISHLIST on it!

P.S. The top feature I would want would be a game for the DS 2.0 (Generation V) called Pokémon Ultimate Quest Red and Pokémon Ultimate Quest Blue. It would cost $100. It would have all the lands on it, and you would be able to buy extra generations as they come out for $30. Depending on the version you bought, you would get one of two games that will follow the storyline of your version. Since Generation 6 would be required in order to upgrade to Generation 7, all old updates would be reduced in price, similar to the Wii Virtual Console games when newer versions come out. Also, the "third games" (Yellow, Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, etc.) would be available as OPTIONAL side-story add-ins (versus the normal generations, which would be required to keep with the main storyline). Since the DS 2.0 will have two slots for SD cards, which games will come on, you can buy extra memory cards and transfer the game, a process which would take a few minutes on average. Each Pokémon Ultimate Quest game would last indefinitely, since systems with 2 SD card slots will be the new standard for Nintendo portables. There would be partial rebates for sending an old card back to Nintendo after transferring the data to a new card. The high cost of the game would be due to EVERY past generation being on it (minus the third-game side stories, which would be purchasable using a method similar to the method used to buy Wii Virtual Console games, with similar prices). Pokémon Ultimate Quest would be optional, but it would serve as a replacement to the other games, with latest-generation add-ins costing $30 versus $35-40 for the normal game cards (add-ins would cost $60 and would include a memory card large enough to hold all of Pokémon Ultimate Quest, then there would be a $30 rebate for sending your old card back to Nintendo). All add-ins would update the graphics, Pokémon, and features of the entire world (example: Lucario in Johto with D/P style graphics and D/P breeding and other game mechanics [including abilities], or Pokémon #649 in Sinnoh with Generation 6 graphics, breeding, and other game mechanics) to use the features of the newest systems. Everything would be updated to be the style of the newest games (Pokémon Super Contests and Poffin in Johto for example; updated to Triple Battles, Pokémon Ultra Contests, and PokéFood 3.0 after the release of Generation 6).

EDIT: How about a virtual Pokémon world (on the Internet; virtual worlds are games such as Toontown, WoW, and Runescape) that you could access from your DS 2.0 to battle and trade? The trades would be more open-ended [with a "trade window" system showing stats], and you could battle with anyone in the world. Chat would be limited to a "whitelist" dictionary of words (better learn how to spell Rayquaza lol), and a USB (or Bluetooth, doesn't matter which) keyboard would be able to connect so chat would not go at 5 words per minute. Only players with the latest updates to Pokémon Ultimate Quest would be able to access the virtual world for free; people with the latest version that don't have Pokémon Ultimate Quest would have to pay a small yearly fee (around $30, or $2.50 per month) to access the virtual world. An added advantange to Pokémon Ultimate Quest would be that you would be able to access the virtual world and battle and trade with Pokémon that you caught in Johto! (Pokémon Ultimate Quest would be the only way to access Johto [other than Gold, Silver and Crystal, of course]).

EDIT: How about a special kiosk in the Black Card Club (an exclusive club that would be only for people with 5-star trainer cards, which are black) where you could check the IVs and EVs of any of your Pokémon? Also, every Pokémon game would have a ridiculously long checksum value whose key would be based on the exact time, to the hundredth of a second, that you connected to Wi-Fi for the first time; that would prevent hackers from making their own Pokémon and items (There would be roughly 10,000 default key values, similar to OT numbers but hard-wired into the game, that would be randomly distributed among the games. That key would be overwritten with the more random key provided upon first connection to Wi-Fi). The encrypted checksum would have all of the saved information in your game in it, and the large number of possible values would make the Pokésav impractical.

Note: All information given in this post is hypothetical. It is not to be used to predict the future; rather, it is a wish list for Pokémon games and features.

User:StarBP

2009-02-16T01:52:53Z

StarBP: added info

== My Ideas for Gen. V and beyond ==
(from a Bulbagarden Forums Post made by me in June 2008)

Getting super-rare (maybe even exclusive) gifts on your birthday and Christmas would be great. However, you would have to confirm your birthday over Wi-Fi at the beginning of the game, and you would have to confirm the current date over Wi-Fi in order to receive the gift (so it doesn't become worthless). Also, how about Wi-Fi tournaments? They might not lead to national championships or anything (on second thought, the top 8 players could receive an e-mail with a permission form to print out, with the top 4 players who mail the form within a month or so getting a free trip to the National Championships, and any other people of the 8 who return the form becoming alternates), but tournaments would still be great, maybe even including the ability to make your own, resources permitting. Making your own would probably be done through a My Nintendo/My Pokémon account over the Internet, and signing up on the DS. Another feature that would be good is having an auto-match capability on GTS (I'm offering a Level 85 Moltres for a Level 91-100 Zapdos, and you're offering a Level 91 Zapdos for a Level 81-90 Moltres. Currently, there is no way of knowing that we both are willing to make the trade. An auto-search ability would automatically make the trade). GTS also needs the ability to post a Pokémon and have people offer for it. When taking the Pokémon out of the GTS, you could see the Pokémon people have offered for yours (That feature could also have auto-matching capability, although the sheer volumes might make that impractical). Also, bugs could be easily fixed by having an Internet Update feature that automatically updates your game whenever you connect to Wi-Fi. This is perhaps the longest forum post I have ever made, but it has the ULTIMATE POKÉMON WISHLIST on it!

The top feature I would want would be a game for the DS 2.0 (Generation V) called Pokémon Ultimate Quest Red and Pokémon Ultimate Quest Blue. It would cost $100. It would have all the lands on it, and you would be able to buy extra generations as they come out for $30. Depending on the version you bought, you would get one of two games that will follow the storyline of your version. Since Generation 6 would be required in order to upgrade to Generation 7, all old updates would be reduced in price, similar to the Wii Virtual Console games when newer versions come out. Also, the "third games" (Yellow, Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, etc.) would be available as OPTIONAL side-story add-ins (versus the normal generations, which would be required to keep with the main storyline). Since the DS 2.0 will have two slots for SD cards, which games will come on, you can buy extra memory cards and transfer the game, a process which would take a few minutes on average. Each Pokémon Ultimate Quest game would last indefinitely, since systems with 2 SD card slots will be the new standard for Nintendo portables. There would be partial rebates for sending an old card back to Nintendo after transferring the data to a new card. The high cost of the game would be due to EVERY past generation being on it (minus the third-game side stories, which would be purchasable using a method similar to the method used to buy Wii Virtual Console games, with similar prices). Pokémon Ultimate Quest would be optional, but it would serve as a replacement to the other games, with latest-generation add-ins costing $30 versus $35-40 for the normal game cards (add-ins would cost $60 and would include a memory card large enough to hold all of Pokémon Ultimate Quest, then there would be a $30 rebate for sending your old card back to Nintendo). All add-ins would update the graphics, Pokémon, and features of the entire world (example: Lucario in Johto with D/P style graphics and D/P breeding and other game mechanics [including abilities], or Pokémon #649 in Sinnoh with Generation 6 graphics, breeding, and other game mechanics) to use the features of the newest systems. Everything would be updated to be the style of the newest games (Pokémon Super Contests and Poffin in Johto for example; updated to Triple Battles, Pokémon Ultra Contests, and PokéFood 3.0 after the release of Generation 6).

How about a virtual Pokémon world (on the Internet; virtual worlds are games such as Toontown, WoW, and Runescape) that you could access from your DS 2.0 to battle and trade? The trades would be more open-ended [with a "trade window" system showing stats], and you could battle with anyone in the world. Chat would be limited to a "whitelist" dictionary of words (better learn how to spell Rayquaza lol), and a USB (or Bluetooth, doesn't matter which) keyboard would be able to connect so chat would not go at 5 words per minute. Only players with the latest updates to Pokémon Ultimate Quest would be able to access the virtual world for free; people with the latest version that don't have Pokémon Ultimate Quest would have to pay a small yearly fee (around $30, or $2.50 per month) to access the virtual world. An added advantange to Pokémon Ultimate Quest would be that you would be able to access the virtual world and battle and trade with Pokémon that you caught in Johto! (Pokémon Ultimate Quest would be the only way to access Johto [other than Gold, Silver and Crystal, of course]).

How about a special kiosk in the Black Card Club (an exclusive club that would be only for people with 5-star trainer cards, which are black) where you could check the IVs and EVs of any of your Pokémon? Also, every Pokémon game would have a ridiculously long checksum value whose key would be based on the exact time, to the hundredth of a second, that you connected to Wi-Fi for the first time; that would prevent hackers from making their own Pokémon and items (There would be roughly 10,000 default key values, similar to OT numbers but hard-wired into the game, that would be randomly distributed among the games. That key would be overwritten with the more random key provided upon first connection to Wi-Fi). The encrypted checksum would have all of the saved information in your game in it, and the large number of possible values would make the Pokésav impractical.

Note: All information given in this post is hypothetical. It is not to be used to predict the future; rather, it is a wish list for Pokémon games and features.