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Meowth (Team Rocket)

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'''Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャース''' ''Nyarth'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]], and one of the main antagonists of {{aniseries|PTS}} as part of the [[Team Rocket trio]]. Alongside [[Jessie]] and [[James]], he follows [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{ashfr}} around the [[Pokémon world]], usually trying to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]]. His major difference from other {{p|Meowth}}, and nearly all other Pokémon, is that he can [[Talking Pokémon|talk]] and walk on two legs like a [[human]].

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
====History====
=====Pre-series=====
[[File:Young Meowth.png|thumb|220px|Meowth as a kitten]]
In a flashback in ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'', {{p|Meowth}}'s earliest memory is being alone at [[Camp Pokéhearst]]. With no food, he was always starving and once tipped over a basket of baseballs believing it was food. As punishment for tipping the basket over, the baseball coach hung him from a tree; from this tree, he was able to see a movie called ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|That Darn Meowth!}}'', which depicted a Meowth in [[Hollywood]] being given delicious food by its family. Meowth instantly decided to go to Hollywood, which he believed would be a paradise.
[[File:Meowth and Meowzie.png|thumb|220px|left|Meowth upon meeting Meowzie]]
However, when he arrived in Hollywood, he was merely perceived as a stray Pokémon, and was constantly being chased for stealing food. Soon, a Meowth gang, led by a {{p|Persian}}, took him in. Meowth lived on the streets as a member of the gang for a long time; the gang annoyed the humans in town by stealing food and causing trouble, the town's local Butcher Shop Owner in particular. One day, Meowth came across a female Meowth named [[Meowzie]]. She rejected him, saying that he was poor and that she preferred [[human]]s, so Meowth attempted to make himself more human-like to make her love him. Thus, he painstakingly taught himself to speak human language and walk upright like a human. When he approached her after this transformation, she once again rejected him, calling him a freak. Heartbroken, Meowth remembered the first human word he understood—"rocket"—and was inspired to join Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', Meowth stated that he was {{an|Giovanni}}'s "Top Cat" in front of Giovanni with no objection (while noticing that {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} was now in that position). In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', however, he was shown to have been present at [[Team Rocket HQ]] for a short time, during which it is revealed that Persian is already there. During this time, Meowth became a servant to Giovanni, bringing him food and drinks; however, he was unsuccessful at this task because he tripped over a wire, spilled Giovanni's coffee, and got himself shocked. Giovanni didn't appear to be angry, but he assigned Meowth to [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s team.

====={{aniseries|OS}}=====
======Kanto======
[[File:Team Rocket Meowth Earlier Design.png|thumb|left|220px|Meowth as seen in his debut episode]]
Meowth made his debut in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''. Alongside Jessie and James, they set their sights on the injured Pokémon in the [[Viridian City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. As the two sent out their {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}} from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]], they quickly overtook the Pokémon Center, which only had [[Nurse Joy]], {{Ash}}, and {{an|Misty}} inside. Before they could steal any of the Pokémon, however, [[Ash's Pikachu]], who teamed up with many other {{p|Pikachu}} in the Pokémon Center, used an electric attack, causing the entire Pokémon Center to explode. It was here that {{TRT}} vowed to capture Pikachu, deeming Ash's one as an exceptionally powerful Pokémon, making it their lifelong goal to capture him.

In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', after hearing that Pikachu would fight to defend his own honor and Ash's, the trio were inspired to cheer on Pikachu before his rematch against {{gy|Vermilion}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', the Team Rocket trio worked together with other {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s to steal the Pokémon of all the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s on board the [[S.S. Anne]]. Out on the open ocean, Team Rocket began taking the Pokémon of everyone by force. Ash led a counterattack against the Rockets, leading to a large battle and many of the members of Team Rocket being blasted off through the side of the ship. Afterwards, the S.S. Anne started taking on water and sunk, trapping Team Rocket, Ash, and his friends underwater. [[EP016|When the two groups met up]], they initially fought, but Misty took charge and directed all of them in an emergency escape plan before the ship fell into the depths of the sea floor. They eventually found an exit, with Team Rocket nearly drowning due to having to rely on [[James's Magikarp]] to swim them to safety. After getting stranded, Magikarp evolved into {{p|Gyarados}} and sent them all flying with a cyclone made from {{m|Dragon Rage}}.

In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', following the events of the last episode, Team Rocket was swept away onto [[Pokémon Land]], located on the [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]]. Meowth, Ekans, and Koffing were separated from Jessie and James in the chaos and landed on another part of the island. When Meowth found Pikachu without Ash, he ordered Koffing and Ekans to attack Pikachu, but they refused since Meowth was not their actual master. The following day, the trio found their way back to Jessie and James.
[[File:Meowth Togepi Egg.png|thumb|220px|Meowth caring for Togepi's Egg]]
In ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', Meowth fell in love with a girl named [[Cassandra]] after she nursed him back to health. Meowth later tried to repay her by helping her {{p|Paras}} evolve. He, along with Arbok and Weezing, faked losing against Paras to fire it up. This boost in confidence allowed it to defeat [[Ash's Charmeleon]], though the Flame Pokémon went out of control and attacked the trio before he could be stopped. Meowth later asked Cassandra to become the company mascot, but was rejected when {{OBP|Lacy|EP044|her grandmother}} found a Persian to take the role.

In ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', Meowth bonded with Ash's {{pkmn|Egg}} after the trio stole it. Ash and his friends later find them and fight for it, and during the squabble the egg hatches into a {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Unable to decide who should raise it, Meowth, Ash, Misty, and Brock decide to battle for it. Meowth's first match was against [[Brock's Onix]], which Meowth was able to defeat by dumping buckets of water onto the Rock Snake Pokémon. Brock called him out for cheating, which Meowth countered by claiming it was his right to be a protective parent unhindered. He later battled Ash's Pikachu, which was cut short by one Thunderbolt from Pikachu. Meowth, charred to a crisp and sobbing, had to be dragged away by Jessie and James. In the end, Togepi chose to stay with Misty.
[[File:Meowth defeating leader Persian.png|thumb|left|220px|The Persian leader being defeated by Meowth]]
Jessie used Meowth during the [[Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest]] in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', though his lack of battle skills made him fairly useless.

In ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James attempted another ploy to kidnap Pikachu, but ended up with a boy named {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}}. Realizing they could trick the kid, Jessie and James put on an act to look like they wanted to hurt Timmy. Meowth "stopped them" with Fury Swipes and ran back to the school with Timmy where Pikachu waited. The plan backfired, however, when Meowth accidentally spoke in front of Misty, forcing him to flee.

In ''[[EP063|The Battle Of The Badge]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James were made the temporary [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Viridian Gym]] in Giovanni's place. Having rigged the platforms so that the Trainer feels the pain their Pokémon feels, they battled against Ash. Despite using Giovanni's Pokémon and cheating, they ultimately lost and were sent [[blasting off]].

In ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James returned to Hollywood while following Ash. While there, Meowth was reunited with Meowzie, who had since been abandoned by her mistress and was forced to join the gang of street Meowth. Meowth fought his former Persian leader to win Meowzie's love, and won, but Meowzie demonstrated that her loyalty was with Persian since he took care of her when she needed it (in addition to calling him a ''walking talking freak Meowth''). Meowth was, once again, left heartbroken.

======Orange Islands======
The Team Rocket trio [[EP081|continued to follow]] Ash to the [[Orange Islands]], where they were ordered by Giovanni to operate a blimp in an attempt to get rid of them. The three performed their duty as wait staff before realizing no one was piloting the blimp, and because of this it drifted straight into a storm. They then found Ash and friends and started a battle, which tore a hole in the blimp. Meowth attempted to make a parachute from some of the broken fabric, but {{an|Jigglypuff}} landed on top of it and {{m|Sing|sang a song}}. Meowth, unable to stay awake, let go of the fabric, causing the trio to fall into the ocean and drift away.
[[File:EP104.png|thumb|220px|Meowth stuck with Pikachu]]
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Meowth was put under the hypnotism of [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]'s {{p|Drowzee}} and forced to attack Jessie and James. He was later freed by Ash and Pikachu.

Because of the effort Meowth exerted while learning to speak and walk like a human, he has not learned the [[signature move]] of his species, {{m|Pay Day}}. In ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'', Meowth was worshiped by an island of people who believed that he could bring them riches with Pay Day. When he was caught in a battle meant to induce Pay Day, Jessie and James had to secretly bail him out by throwing the last of their spare change and some of James's prized bottle caps in order to appease the islanders.

In ''[[EP104|Bound For Trouble]]'', Team Rocket had a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with Meowth. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from Jessie and James. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, Misty, and {{Tracey}} managed to find the duo first and separated them from each other.

After Jessie fell ill from inhaling {{p|Vileplume}} {{m|Stun Spore}} in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', Meowth and James attempted to find [[Salveyo weed]]. However, they had to contend with Misty and her newly befriended {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}}, also on a mission to heal her friends, for the rare medicinal plant. Despite their antics, Misty later gave them some Salveyo weed.

====={{aniseries|GS}}=====
[[File:Meowth and Snubbull.png|thumb|220px|left|Snubbull biting Meowth's tail]]
In ''[[EP124|Snubbull Snobbery]]'', a [[Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull|Snubbull]] took interest in Meowth's tail, which they used to their advantage to lure the Fairy Pokémon to them. The plan ended up failing when they were found by Ash and his friends, but, unbeknownst to them, Snubbull followed the trio to stay with Meowth. Snubbull returned in ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', biting down onto Meowth. The trio identified it as the same one and decided to keep it. Meowth demanded they pick him or the Snubbull, which backfired when his teammates happily welcomed Snubbull to the group. Dejected, Meowth left, though they later reconnected.

Meowth dressed up as a {{p|Sunflora}} for the first time in ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]'', where he entered the [[Sunflora Festival]]. He repeated the costume in ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', where he and Jessie entered the [[Grass Tournament]]. He did surprisingly well against [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] with his Fury Swipes, but ended up being eliminated when his disguise was shredded by {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
[[File:Team Rocket Disguise EP135.png|thumb|220px|Meowth dressed as a Sunflora]]
In ''[[EP175|The Trouble with Snubbull]]'', Team Rocket first tried using Meowth as bait for a newly evolved {{TP|Madame Muchmoney|Granbull}} so they could collect a reward from the Granbull's owner, [[Madame Muchmoney]]. This failed, and they subsequently used a Meowth-shaped mecha for their next attempt. Through a misunderstanding over Meowth trying to release Granbull from the mecha's tail, Team Rocket were mistakenly assumed to have tricked Madame Muchmoney. When Team Rocket was blasted off following a battle between the mecha and Granbull, Granbull returned home and no longer followed Meowth.

In ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'', Meowth met [[Simon]], a man who claimed to be able to speak with Pokémon. Although uncertain of his abilities when he failed to understand his conversation with Pikachu, he later came to respect his talent and helped save him when he was kidnapped by the [[Phony Pokémon interpreters]]. Later, Meowth staged a fake talking Pokémon encounter with Simon in order to encourage him to continue his operation.

In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James during an encounter with Ash and his friends. He ended up being taken to a Pokémon oasis, where he was treated by a {{p|Miltank}}. When Jessie and James later arrived, Meowth pleaded with them to leave, as the oasis did not welcome humans. Meowth convinced Team Rocket's Pokémon to not attack and tried his best to free Miltank after it was caught in a net by James, but was restrained by his teammates. Thankfully, Ash's Pokémon were able to stop Jessie and James and send them [[blasting off]].

In ''[[EP211|Fly Me to the Moon]]'', Meowth befriended a {{p|Pidgey}} by the name of [[Orville]], who he sympathized with after he overheard Orville's plan of flying towards the sun. He gave the Tiny Bird Pokémon a headset so they could keep in contact during his flight. With support from Meowth, Orville was able to breach the outer atmosphere and achieve his dream.

In ''[[EP231|Dues and Don'ts]]'', the Team Rocket trio learned they'd been disbanded from Team Rocket for unpaid dues. However, a [[Rocket Scout]] informed them she could get them back in if they prove themselves to her by defeating Ash and his friends. The three begged to borrow her {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} to help them, which she agreed to. Even with the support, they failed to complete the mission, but were reinstated anyway due to a labor shortage. Their signing bonus helped pay off their bills, but the Rocket Scout informed them Delibird would be following them to make sure it didn't happen again. By ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', Delibird stopped following them, satisfied with the money they earned during the [[Silver Conference]].

====={{aniseries|AG}}=====
======Hoenn======
[[File:Boss fantasy EP104.png|thumb|220px|left|One of Meowth's boss fantasies]]
The trio continued to follow Ash to [[Hoenn]]. It was during this time that Meowth also started having frequent [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] about presenting Giovanni with various Pokémon. These fantasies often involve whatever creature it happens to be assisting Giovanni in his daily routine.

In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', Team Rocket took on [[Rico]], a [[Pokémon hunter|Pokémon poacher]] who had captured a herd of {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Koffing}} in [[Petalburg Woods]]. Eventually, James and Jessie reluctantly ordered Weezing and Arbok to stay in the wild and guard the young Ekans and Koffing while they and Meowth stalled for time by battling Rico's {{p|Tyranitar}}.

In ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]'', Meowth found himself lost in a mine and teamed up with a prankster {{p|Sableye}} to play tricks on Ash and his friends. After a few pranks, Meowth convinced the Sableye to help him kidnap Pikachu and [[Ash's Corphish]], after which he escaped with Jessie and James. They were stopped by the twerps and Sableye, who sent them [[blasting off]].

[[File:Jessie Meowth Pacifidlog Contest.png|thumb|220px|Meowth in his first Contest]]
In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their machine. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon, and the trio ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt. This caused them to get blasted off, while Ash and Pikachu fell into a river. As Ash protected him, Pikachu managed to regain his memory and got rid of Team Rocket once again.

Upon learning of his species' love for gathering coins and shiny objects from Ash's [[Pokédex]] in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'', Jessie criticized him for not doing so.

Jessie, disguised as "The Jester", used Meowth in the {{to|Pacifidlog}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''. In the Appeals Round, he created an ice sculpture of {{an|Giovanni}}, [[Giovanni's Persian|his Persian]], and himself. [[AG116|During]] his [[Contest Battle]] against [[Erica]]'s {{p|Jynx}}, he used "{{m|Transform}}" by using the pouch attached to his belly. He transformed into a {{p|Sunflora}} first, using {{m|Razor Leaf}} against Jynx. Later, he transformed into a {{p|Kirlia}} and again into a {{p|Wailord}}. He popped the inflatable Wailord with his claws and Jessie was eventually disqualified.

======Battle Frontier======
[[File:AG157.png|thumb|220px|left|Meowth, May, and Squirtle getting transported to the past]]
In ''[[AG157|Time Warp Heals All Wounds]]'', Meowth overheard [[Edna]]'s tragic backstory and how she lost her husband, {{OBP|Jonathan|AG157}}, in the past. He headed to the train station where she last saw him to think it over and in the process ran into {{an|May}}. Her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} then found Edna's lost locket. The locket emitted a mysterious light and enveloped the three. They soon realized they'd been transported [[Time travel|back in time]] to when Edna's husband was about to make his departure. Working together, they delayed the train long enough for Edna to catch up to Jonathan and stop him from leaving. They then returned to the present, and due to their actions, found the couple living happily together.

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', Meowth entered [[Potpourri Island]]'s [[Pokémon Orienteering]] with Jessie. The duo had trouble finding the checkpoints and decided to drop out of the competition. They planned on letting James and his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} collect the five stamps, thinking James would share the sample of [[Berry|fruit]] prize with them. To assure James's victory, they dug several pitfall traps throughout the island so as to slow down the other contestants. When James was declared the winner, they were certain they would get to eat some fruit. However, James was more interested in the Pokémon Teamwork Medal and he agreed to donate the fruit after [[Nurse Joy]] asked him to, much to their disappointment.
[[File:AG176.png|thumb|220px|Meowth's temporary separation from Team Rocket]]
In ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day!]]'', Meowth, along with Mime Jr., Pikachu, and [[Brock's Bonsly]], were blasted off after an encounter with Ash and his friends. After landing somewhere in the nearby town, the group was chased by three men in black suits. Escaping them a few times, they stumbled upon a casting crew, where it was revealed that a Bonsly and Mime Jr. had gone missing from the set. With no other choice, the {{OBP|Director|AG165}} decided to cast the two. Jessie and James, having found Meowth, interrupted the filming, causing a fight to break out. Mime Jr. and Bonsly attacked each other, and the battle was captured by the camera. The strange turn of events ended up satisfying the Director, who wrapped up the filming.

In ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[AG172|2]]'', the trio head about a {{an|Deoxys}} and set their sights on capturing it. However, Meowth ended up being possessed and used as the DNA Pokémon's translator. He and {{an|Max}} were then taken to [[Deoxys's unnamed world|another dimension]], where Deoxys explained it was scared during the space flight and felt lonely. Ash and his friends later arrived and battled Deoxys, causing friction in the alternate dimension. With help from Jessie and May, Meowth and Max were able to escape. Deoxys possessed Meowth one last time to thank Max for everything before flying away, wanting to explore the planet even more.

In ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]'', following a failed attempt of getting Ash's Pikachu, Meowth separated with Jessie and James. He later got involved in a Team Rocket scheme and met up with the two again, where he was the first to stop their arguing and remind them of the good times they had together. The three quickly reunited and became a team again.

====={{aniseries|DP}}=====
[[File:Dress Up Contest Meowth.png|thumb|220px|left|Meowth dressed as a Weavile in the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]
In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', Giovanni approved the trio's plans to set up a Team Rocket branch in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Meowth and Jessie entered in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. During the event, Meowth was seen dressed as a {{p|Weavile}}, earning him perfect marks. In the second round, Meowth noticed the prize, an {{pkmn|Egg}}, was unguarded, and he and Jessie abandon the competition to steal it, greatly upsetting James.

The trio were hired by [[Team Galactic]] to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] from the [[Eterna Historical Museum]] in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''. Team Rocket successfully made the theft, framing [[Nando]] in the process, but ultimately failed to get away with the orb.

In ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'', the trio argued with Butch and Cassidy over who would steal a {{p|Hippowdon}}. Their constant bickering made it easy for Ash and his friends to save the Heavyweight Pokémon.

In ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'', Jessie and James dressed Meowth up in a {{p|Croagunk}} costume and entered him in the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]]. Meowth was thoroughly embarrassed, but the crowd and judges went wild for his appearance. In the brick-breaking contest, Meowth charged the pile of bricks, but since he couldn't learn {{m|Brick Break}}, the only thing he broke was his paw. Out of the festival, the trio settled for stealing the Croagunk. They were stopped by [[Nurse Joy]]'s Croagunk, Chrissy.
[[File:Meowth noodles.png|thumb|220px|Working at Christopher's ramen shop]]
In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James during an explosion and landed with Pikachu. Devising a plan to later kidnap him, he told Pikachu he no longer wanted to be with Team Rocket and wanted to instead travel with the twerps. Pikachu remained suspicious, which forced Meowth to run from Jessie and James when he found them. As the ruse continued, Meowth started to consider leaving and, following a suggestion to become a television personality, headed to the [[Pokémon Center]] to get in contact with [[Sinnoh Now]] host {{si|Rhonda}}. Along the way, however, the group falls into one of Team Rocket's pitfall traps. As the two groups battled, Meowth remembered his times with his friends and attacked [[Barry's Empoleon]] with Fury Swipes, claiming his heart always belonged to Team Rocket.

In ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'', {{OBP|Christopher|DP117}}, a former Team Rocket member and the owner of the ramen shop, saw Meowth use {{m|Fury Swipes}} to slice dough to make ramen and asked him to work in his restaurant as a noodle maker. After some thought, which included reflecting back on previous failures and the lack of appreciation and respect from Jessie and James, Meowth quit the Team Rocket Trio and accepted the offer. However, he eventually rejoined the group after hearing that James and Jessie were in danger.
[[File:Jessilina and Meowth.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowth in the Lilypad Contest]]
In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Jessie and Meowth were competing against another {{pkmn|Trainer}} and his {{p|Marowak}}. Although Jessie complained that Marowak's [[Thick Club]] would put her and Meowth at a huge disadvantage, the match continued. However, they were immediately disqualified from the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]], because Meowth accidentally sliced the ball with his Fury Swipes, instead of hitting it.

In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', James disguised himself as Jessilina due to Jessie being sick. Meowth, following his promise in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', was used during the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], where he used his talent for slicing ramen noodles. The two then gave the [[Contest Judge|judges]] the ramen to taste, which was declared to be of excellent quality. The performance was impressive enough to advance Jessilina to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. Upon seeing the appeal on [[Television|TV]], Christopher became very proud.

Meowth fell in love with a {{p|Glameow}} in ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]''. Determined to stay with his love, he convinced his teammates to steal it, which backfired when the two decided to send it to Giovanni. Late at night, Meowth left a note saying he resigned and was leaving to start a new life with Glameow. He took Glameow away by boat, hoping to woo it, but the cat remained skeptical of Meowth's intentions. The next day, Meowth was found by his former team and the twerps, who were determined to take Glameow away from him. Using his "Fury Swipes of Love", Meowth defeated several of the group's Pokémon. However, after [[James's Carnivine]] managed to hit Glameow with {{m|Bullet Seed}}, it evolved into {{p|Purugly}}. Along with becoming much larger, Purugly developed a bossy personality and started to order Meowth about, as well as squishing him with its larger body. Meowth, in shock, lost interest in Purugly and was quickly defeated. He then allowed Purugly to return to [[Mamie|its Trainer]].

====={{aniseries|BW}}=====
======Unova======
[[File:Meowth BW anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Meowth as seen in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']]
Meowth, Jessie, and James were sent to the [[Unova]] region under orders from Giovanni after they were promoted in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. To prevent them from getting too much attention, Giovanni did not allow Jessie's and James's other Pokémon to be sent to them, only making them use Pokémon native to Unova. This, however, made Meowth think of what would happen to him. Throughout most of the series, Meowth and his two friends were presented as horribly failing and erroneous criminals, always failing in their missions to capture Ash's Pikachu or other Pokémon. In Unova, however, he, along with the rest of his team, developed a more serious attitude in their work, as he had when first introduced, being quicker-witted and much more resourceful than before, using ingenious methods of escape and thus proving much more difficult for Ash to defeat. He has also demonstrated better battling skills, being agile enough to land on his feet when blown back by Ash's {{TP|Ash|Pidove}}'s {{m|Gust}}, and unlike before, does not horribly injure himself in battle.

The trio completed multiple missions for Giovanni in the early episodes of this series, with their first mission coming in ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]''. After arriving in [[Striaton City]], Giovanni ordered them to visit a former laboratory located at the nearby [[Dreamyard]], where they were tasked to take control of the area's mysterious ‘Future Energy'. [[BW006|They arrive]] and assemble a machine to collect data to be sent back to headquarters, though the machine ended up alerting Ash, his friends, and [[Officer Jenny]] of their plan. The machine is destroyed, but not before they transmitted the data back to HQ for analysis.

In ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'', Giovanni instructed the trio to head to the [[Desert Resort]] and meet up with another Team Rocket agent to investigate a [[Meteonite|meteorite fragment]] located there. [[BW010|Upon arriving]] at the meetup location, the trio were surrounded by the police. As Officer Jenny prepared to arrest them, the agent-[[Pierce]]-arrived and rescued them. As they escaped, Pierce handed a briefcase to James with vital information.

In ''[[BW011|A Home for Dwebble!]]'', the trio succeeded in their mission to steal data concerning the Meteonite from the [[Antimony Research Lab]].

In ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', the trio was given a mission to break into the [[Nacrene Museum]] and swap out a fake meteorite with the real one, which they accomplished in the [[BW015|next episode]], and [[BW017|later]] handed it off to [[Dr. Zager]].

In ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', they located the Meteonite in the Desert Resort. This would be their final mission from Giovanni, and after this they were advised to act on their own in the best interest of Team Rocket. The three decided to focus on what they do best-trying to capture Ash's Pikachu.
[[File:Iris catching Meowth attempt.png|thumb|250px|Meowth almost getting caught by Iris]]
In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', while in [[Nimbasa City]], Team Rocket prepared to put their latest plan into action. Later, in the next episode, ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'', Meowth was found injured by Ash, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}}. While recovering, Meowth explained that while in Nimbasa City, he had botched up Team Rocket's scheme badly and was fired by Giovanni, leading to Jessie and James turning their backs on him. Later, [[Iris's Axew]] was kidnapped by a {{p|Scrafty}}, who wanted Axew's help to get its home back from a {{p|Mandibuzz}}. Using his ability to speak to both Pokémon and humans, Meowth not only helped get Axew back but also helped Scrafty get its home back and helped Mandibuzz return to her original nest.

Afterwards, Meowth decided to travel with Ash and his friends, only for Iris to attempt to capture him in a {{i|Poké Ball}}. The capture nearly succeeded but Meowth broke out and told her he was going to help her regardless. Ever since, it seems to have become a running gag that he ends up in a Poké Ball at one point in an episode, as Iris tried twice (one of which was because Meowth didn't want a {{p|Purrloin}} to get caught), and by {{OBP|Cliff|BW046}}. However, in ''[[BW047|Crisis from the Underground Up!]]'', it was revealed that Meowth's being fired was fake and all just one of Team Rocket's schemes to steal all the Pokémon from Nimbasa City's Pokémon Center.

In ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', [[BW057|after]] [[BW058|destroying]] the shrines of {{an|Forces of nature|Tornadus}} and {{an|Forces of nature|Thundurus}}, Team Rocket tried to capture the forces of nature, but were thwarted by Ash and his friends.

[[File:Team Rocket saving Giovanni.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket saving Giovanni]]
In ''[[BW075|A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1]]'', the trio were given a mission by Dr. Zager to obtain a [[Cover Fossil]] inside [[Twist Mountain]], which would be used to open a time gate to steal countless [[Fossil]] Pokémon from the past. Once they stole one from [[Ferris]], they retreated to Dr. Zager's helicopter. The Cover Fossil was successfully revived into a {{p|Tirtouga}}, but it escaped from the group. Team Rocket chased it down-where it evolved into a {{p|Carracosta}}-and held it down in front of the Time Gate. As they were about to pass through the gate, Ash and his friends arrived to stop them. This, along with Carracosta from the past, forced Team Rocket to flee emptyhanded.

The trio reappeared in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]'', where they tried to capture a {{an|Meloetta}} for a future job: Operation
Tempest. The plan continued in ''[[BW085| All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'', where they were able to injure Meloetta before it was found by Ash and {{an|Cynthia}}. In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', the operation began in full, with the trio capturing Ash, Pikachu, and Meloetta and bringing them to the [[Abyssal Ruins]].

Once there, Giovanni used Meloetta's song to summon the [[Reveal Glass]] and the forces of nature. During the battle, Giovanni possessed by the Reveal Glass, and Meowth, Jessie, and James jumped in and removed him from its influence. He then ordered a full retreat from the Unova region, with the trio joining him.

He, along with Jessie and James, returned to Unova starting in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', where they set their goals on Pikachu once again.
[[File:Meowth under Colress control.png|thumb|250px|Meowth under Colress's control]]
In ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', the Team Rocket trio invaded [[Colress]]'s newest laboratory and drew his security into a trap in the woods. Once Colress was alone, Meowth approached him and attempted to convince him to join Team Rocket. Colress refused, but offered to allow Meowth to participate in an experiment to increase his strength. Meowth agreed, having undergone training to resist the mind control device. However, Colress still managed to take control of Meowth, and ordered him to attack Jessie and James. Using {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}, they managed to snap him out of it before escaping. In ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', the extension of his battling skill was shown again; he took on multiple opponents, including several of [[Team Plasma]]'s {{p|Liepard}}.

======Decolore Islands======
In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James, getting stuck with Pikachu, [[Ash's Oshawott]], and [[Iris's Axew]]. During their journey to find their friends, Meowth formed a connection with the three, and upon returning to their separate groups, Meowth was unable to join in Jessie and James's attack due to the bonds he formed.

In ''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'', Meowth, disguised as a {{p|Dewott}}, entered the [[Scalchop King Competition]]. He was able to make it through a few rounds before his costume was destroyed and he was eliminated.

In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', Meowth entered the [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] disguised as a {{p|Golem}}. He was easily pushed out of the ring by a {{p|Golurk}} and sent [[blasting off]] with Jessie and James.

====={{aniseries|XY}}=====
Meowth continued to travel with Jessie and James through Kalos in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Giovanni approved the trio's plan to steal as many rare and powerful Pokémon as they could in [[Kalos]].
[[File:Meowth confronting evil Malamar.png|thumb|left|250px|Meowth confronting the evil Malamar]]
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', Meowth, along with Jessie and James, encountered an evil {{an|Malamar}}, who managed to take control of Jessie and James, as well as their Pokémon, but Meowth used Fury Swipes on himself to endure the hypnotizing. After escaping, Meowth encountered Ash and his friends and warned them of the Malamar. With Team Rocket in tow, Malamar found the whereabouts of Ash's group by a tree. It took Pikachu with them and forced him to be under their control. By the time Meowth, Ash and his friends arrived in the observation chamber of the radio observatory, Malamar took control of {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{an|Serena}}. Meowth and Ash managed to endure it by once again using Fury Swipes on their faces to keep focus. The [[Clemontic Gear|Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device]] that Clemont built earlier entered the observatory and crashes into Malamar, breaking its control over everyone it hypnotized. Meowth translated Malamar's evil ambitions of conquering the world as part of an evil grand design to Ash and company and tried to stop it from doing so. But unfortunately for them, Malamar escaped. As Team Rocket recuperated from their ordeal with Malamar, Meowth revealed them that Malamar is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of {{p|Inkay}}, causing them to react nervously when they looked at [[James's Inkay]].

In ''[[XY023|Coming Back Into the Cold!]]'', Meowth tried to stop Serena, Bonnie, and [[Alexa]] from rescuing an {{p|Amaura}} that he stole alongside Jessie and James, even showing off his prehensile strategy of using Fury Swipes to block [[Serena's Fennekin]]'s {{m|Hidden Power}}. However, the parent {{p|Aurorus}} appeared in front of Meowth and froze him with {{m|Blizzard}}, allowing the three heroes to save Amaura.

In ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]'', the Team Rocket trio entered the [[Poké Puff Contest]]. After failing the preliminary round, the three decided to instead steal all the food and Pokémon at the event. They are stopped by a combined attack from the twerps Pokémon.

In ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', Team Rocket, Ash, his friends, and [[Officer Jenny]] faced the evil Malamar from before. Meowth was scared of Inkay again because Inkay evolves into Malamar. They followed Inkay and met the evil Malamar again, who had now two Malamar allies. Clemont, Meowth, and James managed to escape, but the evil Malamar held Ash, Pikachu, Serena, Bonnie, Jessie, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and Officer Jenny with {{m|Psychic}}. However, thanks to the combined forces of the good Malamar and Inkay from the forest below [[Grace Tower]], they managed to stop the evil Malamar, rescue everyone and save the world from certain destruction. But the evil Malamar escaped into the future, swearing to fight again and their grand design will succeed someday once they return.

In ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]'', Meowth became tethered to Bonnie after a failed attempt to capture the twerps Pokémon. The two bickered at first, but were eventually able to cooperate and later separate.
[[File:XY079.png|thumb|250px|Meowth battling Pikachu in the Poké Ball Factory]]
In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Team Rocket staged an ambush for Ash and his friends, tricking the heroes into giving them their Pokémon in their [[Poké Ball]]s before trapping them. However, after stealing some freshly made Poké Balls, the group discovered that Pikachu was still free. Meowth then chased Pikachu throughout the [[Poké Ball Factory]], attempting to [[recall]] the Mouse Pokémon into his Poké Ball. Failing to do so, Team Rocket attempted to escape with their stash of stolen Poké Balls in their getaway van, but got stopped in their tracks by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. Meowth then challenged Pikachu to a duel, wagering Ash and his friends's Poké Balls, while at the same time trying to recall Pikachu again. However, the Scratch Cat Pokémon was defeated again by his enemy before being [[blasting off]] with the rest of his team.

In ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]'', he performed with Jessie and {{p|Wobbuffet}} in the [[Dendemille Town]] [[Pokémon Showcase]]. They lost but they made it to the performing round.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', Meowth appeared with [[Jessie|other]] [[James|members]] of his group, apparently unable to sleep due to the loud snoring of Jessie and James, but successfully did so after putting in earplugs and counting {{p|Mareep}}. Later it woke up in a nightmare of [[Squishy]], caused by a [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Darkrai}}'s {{a|Bad Dreams}}. He later woke up due to Clemont's alarm clock exploding. Meowth then returned to Jessie and James and explained his strange dream. James, however, claimed that Meowth has been working too much and is starting to hallucinate, and Jessie suggested that Meowth should go back to sleep, but the Normal-type Pokémon decided that he's never going to sleep again, because he didn't want that dream again.

In ''[[XY101|A Dancing Debut!]]'', he and his teammates reached [[Couriway Town]] and witnessed the Showcase venue. Later they sneaked up in the Showcase premises to learn the theme of the Theme Performance so that Jessie might prepare before hand. When Jessie revealed a sheet with an abstract drawing on it she stole rather hastily due to Meowth setting up the alarm, he deduced that Theme Performance is about fashion and making hats. However his intuition is proved wrong when they learn that the theme actually revolves around [[Poké Puff]] baking. Later, in Jessilee's performance, the Scratch Cat Pokémon was seen giving a 'paw massage' to the dough and later imprinted his charm on the Poké Puff. He then ended his part by using {{m|Fury Swipes}} to spread chocolate syrup on the Poké Puff. When the Showcase ended and Jessie is awarded the Princess Key, he was seen crying, happy that Jessie managed to win the Princess Key.
[[File:XY107.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket trying to stop Team Flare from taking Z2]]
In ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James were seen contacting Giovanni and informed them about [[Team Flare]] and [[Squishy|a powerful Pokémon which can exhibit various Formes]]. Intrigued, Giovanni assigned them with the task to catch the {{p|Zygarde|Pokémon}}. As the trio searched for Squishy, they met up with [[Z2|another Pokémon resembling Squishy but having a blue core]] and Team Flare scientists [[Aliana]] and [[Mable]]. After James's Inkay successfully damaged the device which was used by Team Flare to catch Z2, Jessie sent out her Gourgeist to attack [[Mable#Weavile|Mable's Weavile]] and [[Aliana#Druddigon|Aliana's Druddigon]] with {{m|Seed Bomb}}, which created smoke, successfully allowing Team Rocket to flee with Z2. She and her teammates were confronted once again by Team Flare, but despite putting up a good fight, her Gourgeist ended up being knocked out. Later, they witnessed Z2 transform into its 50% Forme to fight against Team Flare's Pokémon and later [[Alain's Charizard]]. When the Order Pokémon lost, she along with her teammates jumped in front of Z2 to rescue it from Team Flare but ended up being blasted off by Mable's {{p|Weavile}} and Aliana's {{p|Druddigon}}.

In ''[[XY112|Master Class Is in Session!]]'', Meowth first appeared praising Jessie, who had entered the [[Gloire City]] Pokémon Showcase Master Class, as the future Kalos Queen. During the first round, he was seen with Wobbuffet in the waiting room, cheering on Jessilee as she performed with her {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}. He was Jessie's partner Pokémon in the quarter finals and semi-finals (along with {{p|Gourgeist}}). When Jessie lost the semi-finals, he and Gourgeist held on to each other, fearing Jessie's anger, but their fears were unfounded, as she seemed pretty delighted at her performance in the Master Class, happy that Kalos could see her beauty. When the Master Class was over, he, along with James, Inkay, Gourgeist, and Wobbuffet, were seen walking behind a silent Jessie through Gloire City, fearing her wrath on losing. However, she shrugged their fears and decided that she just wanted to give them a feast for supporting her, which caused them to be overjoyed and jump over her; Jessie then angrily declared that the feast shall be financed by James.

He along with his teammates and Jessie's Wobbuffet worked as [[Malva]]'s assistants during the [[Lumiose Conference]] from ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'' to ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', with the aim of earning money and capturing any strong Pokémon in the [[Lumiose Conference|Kalos League]]. However, they were not very pleased with their job and felt that they were over-working; despite this, they did not quit their jobs. In ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', they made it a point to steal the two finalists' Pokémon, Ash and [[Alain]]'s, after the battle, but could not execute their plan due to [[Team Flare]] wreaking havoc in [[Lumiose City]].

In ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', he, in disguise of a news reporter, set out with his teammates, Serena, [[Mairin]] and {{an|Professor Sycamore}} towards [[Lysandre Labs]] in an attempt to take over the base and bring Team Flare down. In [[XY135|the next episode]], he fled the building after the [[Giant Rock]] transformed into a Zygarde, along with his teammates, on their helicopter. He was in-charge of shooting footage of the entire incident surrounding the Rock as he followed it on their helicopter on its way towards [[Anistar City]], and like his teammates, was utterly surprised to see the seven [[Gym Leader]]s and Kalos {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Diantha]] arrive on the scene to deal with the Giant Rock.

After the disaster, he and his teammates claimed sole credit for defeating Team Flare to Giovanni.

====={{aniseries|SM}}=====
[[File:Bewear and Team Rocket.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket and Bewear]]
In ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', the trio arrived in the [[Alola]] region to obtain some rare Alolan Pokémon for Giovanni. The first Pokémon they encountered was a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} on [[Melemele Island]]. After being scared by it, Meowth was the first to ascertain that it was not actually a {{p|Pikachu}}. He also refused to translate what Mimikyu was saying, determining it to be too scary. Since Jessie and James had left Gourgeist and Inkay at headquarters before going to Alola, Jessie threw Meowth at Mimikyu to try to capture it. Fury Swipes had no effect on it. Meowth then tried to remove its Pikachu costume. But when it looked within, Meowth was badly hexed, and fell unconscious. He had a vision of walking down a long tunnel, then ran into a light, finding visions of {{p|Glaceon}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, and {{p|Lopunny}} calling for him. They turned out to be projections cast by {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, and {{p|Gengar}}. Everything disappeared, and he fell into an abyss.

In the real world, Jessie and James dumped water on Meowth, reviving him. After relating his apparent near-death experience, he blamed Mimikyu for it. They hid from the approaching {{Ash}} and his classmates from the [[Pokémon School]]. When Mimikyu battled Pikachu hard, Team Rocket decided to attempt to capture it, and stepped in to stop Ash. When Pikachu threw an {{m|Electro Ball}} at Meowth, Mimikyu used {{m|Shadow Ball}} to deflect it, aligning itself with Team Rocket. Before they could fight again, however, a {{an|Bewear}} stepped in and carried Jessie and James off. Meowth got Mimikyu to disengage from Pikachu so they could chase the {{p|Bewear}}.

In ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', Bewear looked after the trio, giving them food and shelter at her {{TP|Bewear|den}}.

In ''[[SM012|The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!]]'', Meowth participated in a battle against Ash, and, working with his teammates, was finally able to gain the upper-hand by {{status|poisoning}} his {{AP|Rowlet}} and dealing serious damage to Pikachu. As Mimikyu was about to launch one final attack, Bewear suddenly appeared from the water and took Team Rocket away with her.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', Meowth and Wobbuffet teamed up inside of a Bewear robot to compete in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]]. Using the rocket thrusters, they shot towards the finish line, but were grabbed by Bewear right before winning.

In ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', Meowth attempted to catch Ash's Rowlet and [[Lana's Popplio]], who had been separated from their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, but was defeated by a wild {{AP|Litten}}. Later, when {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}}, and {{p|Popplio}} were caught by Team Rocket, Meowth invited Litten to join them. The Fire Cat Pokémon apparently agreed, but it turned out to be a ruse to get itself and the other two free. Afterwards, they sent Team Rocket [[blasting off]].

In ''[[SM018|A Seasoned Search!]]'', the trio completed their secret base in Bewear's den.
[[File:Meowth and Litten.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowth worried about Litten]]
In ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]'', Meowth became worried for Litten after its caretaker {{an|Stoutland}} came down with an illness. Later, he came across Ash and told him to protect Litten. Following {{p|Stoutland}}'s disappearance, Meowth visited Litten to try and get it to talk before leaving when Ash approached. Meowth later watched as Ash caught Litten, claiming that it was for the best, even though it turned them into enemies.

In ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]'', the trio, upon learning about [[Z-Move]]s, began their search for a [[Z-Ring]]. They discovered a [[Darkinium Z]] in a nest of {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, led by a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Raticate, and attempted to retrieve it. However, they were intercepted by members of [[Team Skull]], who were after the same Z-Crystal. Ultimately, after a clash with the other team, and with the Totem Pokémon, the trio obtained the Z-Crystal for themselves.

Meowth competed in the in [[Charjabug race]] in ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]''. He hid inside a fake {{p|Charjabug}} racer, making it past the first pit stop before accidentally getting ejected and disqualified. In ''[[SM119|A High-Speed Awakening!]]'', he competed in the [[Vikavolt race]] and captured the competing {{p|Vikavolt}} in a net. [[Horacio]] had his {{p|Vikavolt}} destroy Meowth's mecha with {{m|Charge Beam}}, with Bewear coming to the rescue moments later.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have flown to Kanto as per orders from the headquarters. At the airport, the trio noticed {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} meet up with Ash and his classmates, and after eavesdropping on the group's conversation, decided to steal Pokémon off of [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to present them to Giovanni. However, their attempt to steal the group's Pokémon was thwarted, and they were carried back to Alola by Bewear in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]''.
[[File:Matori Meowth and Meowth.png|thumb|250px|Meowth with Matori's Meowth]]
In ''[[SM062|Acting True to Form!]]'', Meowth became upset when Jessie stole his limited-edition ice cream and ran off, upset only to fall into some mud and encountered an {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth. Jessie and James came looking for him and mistook the Alolan Meowth for him. Returning to base, he discovered the Alolan Meowth was winning over Jessie and James and ignored his warnings about not trusting it. Later, the Alolan Meowth arrived at Team Rocket Headquarters and found itself the [[Matori's Meowth|assistant]] of [[Matori]]. It later contacted Meowth, stating its intentions to replace {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} on Giovanni's lap.

In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', [[James's Mareanie]] learned {{m|Knock Off}}, meaning the trio finally had a move that worked with their Darkinium Z. They reported this to Giovanni and Matori, who informed them they needed a Z-Ring to use it. Giovanni told them to head to [[Ula'ula Island]] to meet [[Nanu]], an old acquaintance of his who could help them out. They later arrived on the island and ran into a {{p|Gengar}}-nicknamed Greedy Rapooh-who stole their Darkinium Z. They chased it down, with Mimikyu attacking it with Shadow Ball. Greedy Rapooh jumps from body to body possessing them; James used the distraction to retrieve the Darkinium Z. As the battle continued, Nanu arrived and gave the trio a [[Z-Power Ring]]. The Greedy Rapooh is then defeated with Mareanie's {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. Afterwards, Jessie was given a [[Mimikium Z]] from [[Acerola]].

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Team Rocket acted as Ash's opponent during his {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} [[Island challenge|trial]]. Mimikyu battled Pikachu, and eventually Mimikyu used {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, with all of Team Rocket working together to provide the Z-Power. However, Pikachu was able to survive the Z-Move when he shielded himself with his newly learned {{m|Electroweb}}. When Ash's [[Electrium Z]] turned into a [[Pikashunium Z]], Pikachu was able to use {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, which defeated Mimikyu.

In ''[[SM114|Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!]]'', Meowth fell in love with a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Pheromosa}}. Meowth helped it search for Z-Crystals in an attempt to win its affection, but became heartbroken when he realized how little it cared for him.

In ''[[SM122|Spying for the Big Guy!]]'', Giovanni informed the trio that he wanted them to send Bewear to him, as they had earlier stated they had caught her. They attempted to catch her before realizing it would be impossible, after which Matorni and her Meowth appeared demanding the Strong Arm Pokémon. They managed to stall by promising other strong Pokémon-namely those belonging to Ash and his friends and [[Grandpa Forest]]. Both attempts failed, and Matori settled for taking {{p|Stufful}}. Unable to let their friend be taken, the trio tricked Matori into taking Meowth disgused as Stufful. When the ruse was discovered, Matori's Meowth attacked, which summoned Bewear to the rescue.

In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', Team Rocket received a call from HQ to return to headquarters. Unable to believe Mimikyu and Mareanie would be happy there, they released the two Pokémon before returning to Kanto.

====={{aniseries|JN}}=====
In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Giovanni ordered Meowth, Jessie, James, and Wobbuffet to steal strong and rare Pokémon for the organization and make Team Rocket known and feared across the world. He then promised to deliver them a new secret weapon meant to help them achieve these objectives: The [[Rocket Prize Master]]. They used it for the first time against Ash and [[Goh]], receiving a {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite the powerful Pokémon, they lost to Ash's Pikachu.

Sometime prior to ''[[JN017|Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have made a secret base in [[Vermilion City]].
[[File:Team Rocket Kublock Ditto.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket encouraging Ditto]]
In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', Team Rocket encountered a movie-star {{p|Ditto}} who'd run away due to its inability to properly {{m|Transform}} and its [[Kublock|Trainer]]'s short temper. Deciding to make Ditto a new member of Team Rocket, the group worked to teach Ditto to control its nerves and transform properly. After learning that Ditto was needed back, however, Team Rocket pretended they'd kidnapped Ditto to cover up the fact it ran away. The trio provoked Ash and Pikachu to blast them off, and with that Ditto was returned to the studio.

In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Team Rocket was ordered to go on vacation to the [[Resort Area]] in [[Sinnoh]]. However, the reward was a ploy by Matori and her agents, who planned to steal many Pokémon from the Resort Area. After overhearing her insulting them, the four decided to get their revenge by helping Ash and Goh free the Pokémon. The subsequent battle quickly turned against Matori and her unit, and when [[Officer Jenny]] arrived, they retreated.

In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', the trio were sent to [[Galar]] on Giovanni's command. During the trip, the [[Darkest Day]] began, and the trio planned on using the opportunity to capture {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}. The plan failed, however, when Meowth was hit by a beam of [[Dynamax]] energy, causing him to [[Gigantamax]]. Unable to handle the energy, he began to attack his teammates. He [[JN045|eventually]] regained control of himself and went to attack Eternatus with {{m|G-Max Gold Rush}}, but was robbed of his [[Dynamax]] energy and subsequently sent [[blasting off]] by the Gigantic Pokémon.
[[File:JN106.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket's radio show]]
In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Meowth lost his ability to speak his human language as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the temporal and spacial Pokémon repairs the distortions their fighting had caused and grants the Jessie and James's wish in restoring the Pokémon when Meowth started talking again, reversing the [[devolution]].

In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and Wobbuffet met up with Butch, who was running a bakery in a quiet coastal village alongside a female Meowth. The group helped Butch run his place as repayment for a few days; then Jessie and Wobbuffet continued their Team Rocket duties while persuading Meowth to stay, as he had taken interest in Butch's Meowth. A heartbroken Meowth eventually left Butch after realizing the female Meowth was in love with a Persian.

In ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', Team Rocket was ordered by Giovanni to recruit new members for Team Rocket. They figured radio was the best method, and as a result started a new late-night radio show. However, after their first episode, they discovered not a single person tuned in to listen. The second episode went no better, and as a result they gave the show a major overhaul. Through many changes, Team Rocket's radio program started to become more and more popular, but along the way they forgot about the goal of recruitment. They were later scolded by Giovanni for this, though they occasionally did the show for fun.

In ''[[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth]]'', Meowth briefly travels alongside Jessie and James to the [[Paldea]] region.

[[File:JN145.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket with all of their current Pokémon]]
In ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James reunited with Team Rocket's Pokémon that had been residing at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. Realizing the potential of such a large group, the team hatched a scheme to isolate Ash's Pikachu and capture him. Meowth was one of the many Pokémon that waited at the end of the trap, where he ambushed an isolated Pikachu. Despite their efforts, however, Pikachu was able to evade capture, and a wild {{an|Latias}} that had been following Ash intervened and sent the evil group [[blasting off]]. Upset over the failure, the trio decided it was time to go their separate ways.

In ''[[JN146|Ash and Latios]]'', he returned to the headquarters and gained a job working in the cafeteria, though the work was harder than he imagined. He [[JN147|later]] snuck out to try and steal Pikachu once again, where he unexpectedly ran into Jessie and James, who had gotten the same idea. Tired of working at the cafeteria, the Team Rocket trio rekindled their friendship and decided to work together once more. They launched their attack, snatching Pikachu in a net and reciting their motto to celebrate their reunion. [[Ash's Pidgeot]] came to Ash and Pikachu's rescue, and Pikachu delivered the usual blast-off Thunderbolt. Despite failing once again, the Team Rocket trio were happy to be together again and vowed to never give up on chasing after Pikachu as a team as they disappeared into the distance.

====Personality and characteristics====
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Meowth}}
[[File:Team Rocket and Z-Power Ring.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowth, Jessie, and James]]
Meowth has an ambitious, conniving, and idealistic personality. He has made it his life goal to please his boss, {{an|Giovanni}}, and will stop at nothing to capture or steal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, especially [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he has been pursuing since ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''.

Meowth is a characteristically jealous individual, particularly towards other cat Pokémon such as [[Giovanni's Persian]] and [[Matori]]'s own {{TP|Matori|Meowth}}. He often clashes with them because they are equally as smug and conniving as he. Many of his personality traits are typical for other Meowth, where they have an affinity for affection, but he has an eye for sparkling objects. Unlike most other Pokémon, who are not truly evil and will only commit evil deeds when ordered to do so, as stated by [[Jessie's Ekans]] in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', Meowth is both perfectly capable of and willing to commit evil deeds without the aid of others (and takes great pride in that fact). He is motivated by self-interest and greed, but also enjoys the thrill of taking advantage of others.

His relationship with Jessie and James varies in quality; for example, in ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'' they stated that they regarded Meowth as a friend, but in ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'', having discovered Meowth and Pikachu after the two had been stuck together, they both stated that they had really been looking for Pikachu and Meowth was just 'part of the package'. Meowth seems to have aspects of each of his teammates in him; in arguments, he can often be seen siding with either Jessie (usually denouncing James' incompetence) or James (usually complaining about Jessie's overdramatic and rash behavior). Despite these fights, the three remain very close and loyal friends, although at one point in Giovanni's Gym in Viridian City, they threatened to split up. However they realized they had over reacted, and became friends again, proving themselves very loyal to each other.
[[File:Meowth learning to speak.png|thumb|220px|Meowth learning to speak the human language]]
Despite his seemingly outgoing nature, Meowth also has a contemplative inner side that is not seen as often. In one of his image songs, [[Meowth's Song]], and in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', he is a philosopher. Meowth comforted [[Ash's Chimchar]] in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'' and even expressed some admiration for {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}}. On a few occasions, Meowth has become stranded with Pikachu, and during these times, the two work together fairly well. Pikachu distrusts Meowth, but Meowth is more willing to let go of the past and work together. Usually, by the end of these episodes, Meowth will betray Pikachu once he and Pikachu find [[Jessie]] and [[James]].

Meowth recognizes himself as a Pokémon, but has always felt at odds where he doesn't perfectly fit into the [[Pokémon world]] because of his ability to speak like a [[human]]. Despite his often self-interested nature, he is willing to support individuals with their own passions, and will go out of his way to ensure they achieve their goal. Examples include [[Simon]] from ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'', who was certain he could understand the feelings of Pokémon, or [[Michelle]]'s {{p|Bagon}} who was keen on learning how to fly.
[[File:Meowth in love.png|thumb|left|250px|Meowth in love]]
Meowth is an amorous Pokémon, developing crushes on occasion, which often jeopardize Team Rocket's operations. He has also demonstrated aspirations of being a parent-like caretaker, like in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', when he coddled {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'s {{pkmn|Egg}} before fighting for custody of it, only to lose it to {{an|Misty}}. To regain custody of Togepi, he even defeated [[Brock's Onix]] by throwing a bucket of water in its face and finishing it with a {{m|Fury Swipes}} attack to the head.

Meowth normally does not battle unless there are extreme circumstances; his explanation is that his ability to talk and walk upright came at the expense of battling ability. However, when forced to fight, Meowth is fairly resourceful, such as dumping a bucket of water on an {{p|Onix}} to weaken it, most notably Brock's Onix in ''Who Gets to Keep Togepi?''. He has also used his claws to pick locks on several occasions, such as when he wanted to get into [[Canalave City]]'s [[Old Chateau]] in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''.
[[File:PikaMeowthOffer.png|thumb|220px|Meowth and Pikachu]]
Much like Ash's Pikachu, Meowth does not stay inside a {{i|Poké Ball}}, though he is technically a [[wild Pokémon]]. He remains a part of the trio because he feels he has a place with them. Meowth considers himself the brains of the trio's operations, namely because his ability to translate [[Pokémon language|Pokémon speech]] for Jessie and James, and also because of his extensive technical knowledge, which has helped construct many of [[Team Rocket's mechas]]. He utilizes [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] to explain his schemes to his teammates, though these also expose Meowth's ambitions to be Giovanni's sole companion. On several occasions, Meowth's value has been questioned, and he has shown signs of having abandonment issues, for example in ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'' or in ''[[EP167|A Hot Water Battle]]''. He even had some tension towards [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] when he first joined the trio and kept taking his place in the Team Rocket {{motto}}, but the pair now gets along. His attachment to Jessie and James is more obvious when he finds himself separated or when the trio has decided to go their separate ways. Examples of this include ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]'' or ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', when he became sad after Jessie and James got swallowed up by the [[Tree of Beginning]]'s antibodies.

During ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', Meowth developed a bond with {{AP|Litten}}. In ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', Meowth was brought to tears when Litten explained its past. His concern for Litten grew in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]'', when {{an|Stoutland}} began to grow ill before disappearing, and he even informed Ash that he had better protect Litten. Following Stoutland's disappearance, Meowth visited Litten to try and get it to talk before leaving when Ash approached. Meowth later watched as Ash caught Litten, knowing that it was for the best even though it meant they were enemies. Encountering {{p|Torracat}} for the first time since Litten evolved during ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]'', Meowth seemed to be excited by its Evolution.

====Appearance====
:''See also: [[Gigantamax]]''
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| [[File:Meowth Team Rocket Gigantamax.png|250px]]
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=====Moves used=====
{{anmov/h|normal||Team Rocket Meowth {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Fury Swipes|1=Scratch|2=Bite}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Fury Swipes|1=Scratch|2=Bite}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Swipes|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|normal|Bite|EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!{{tt|*|Meowth claimed to have learned Night Slash, but he has never been seen using the move, claiming that it's too scary to be used by him.}}}}
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=====[[G-Max Move]]s used=====
{{anmov/h|normal||Team Rocket Meowth G-Max Gold Rush.png|Using G-Max Gold Rush}}
{{anmov|normal|G-Max Gold Rush|JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!{{tt|*|Base move is Fury Swipes or Scratch}}}}
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======Moves improvised======
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! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Team Rocket Meowth Tickle.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP104|Bound For Trouble]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Meowth jumps onto a {{p|Rhydon}} and uses an improvised {{m|Tickle}} attack. However, the move Tickle wasn't released until Generation III.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |
| ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]''
| {{m|Scratch}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Meowth uses a "{{m|Scratch}} {{m|Fake Out}}", clapping his hands in the face of Bulbasaur, stunning it, before kicking it. However, the move Fake Out wasn't released until Generation III.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Meowth Fury Swipes of Love.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth!]]''
| {{m|Fury Swipes}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Meowth also improvised a move that he called "{{m|Fury Swipes}} of Love" to protect a {{p|Glameow}} he was in love with.
|}

====Outfits====
{{main|Team Rocket trio's clothing}}
As a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, Meowth typically does not wear clothing, though along with [[Jessie]] and [[James]], he has often been known to wear [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] and even [[Cross-dressing|cross-dress]] on occasion.

===''I Choose You!'' trilogy===
{{incomplete|section|2=Expansion of role in M20, full role in M21, M23, and JNS05}}
[[File:Team Rocket trio M21.png|thumb|250px|Meowth in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'']]
Meowth appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from {{aniseries|PTS}}. He first appeared in disguise with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in a Pokémon Center, being wanted for stealing Pokémon. When a Trainer who had just battled an {{p|Entei}} hurried inside the Pokémon Center, Team Rocket eavesdropped on the conversation and decided to hunt for Entei themselves. While looking for Entei in the forest, they were blasted off by a raging {{p|Onix}}.

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|ja=犬山イヌコ ''[[Inuko Inuyama]]''
|en=[[Nathan Price]] ([[EP002]]-[[EP017]], [[EP019]]-[[EP031]]), ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'' [[Maddie Blaustein]] ([[EP018]], [[EP032]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) [[Carter Cathcart]] ([[AG146]]-[[JN147]], [[M09]]-[[M23]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|zh_cmn=林凱羚 ''Lín Kǎilíng'' 龍顯蕙 ''Lóng Xiǎnhuì'' 雷碧文 ''Léi Bìwén'' 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi''
|ar=عادل أبو حسون ''Adel Abo Hassoon'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP105]]) حسن حمدان ''Hasan Hamdan'' ([[EP106]]-[[EP209]]; [[EP263]]-[[AG092]]; [[JN002]]-[[JN147]]; [[M22]]-[[M23]]) Unknown voice actor ([[M04]]-[[M07]])
|ca=César Lechiguero
|hr=Pero Juričić Sven Šestak
|cs=Zbyšek Pantůček ([[EP002]]-[[EP209]], [[M01]]-[[M03]]) Marek Libert ([[DP001]]-[[JN147]])
|da=Peter Zhelder
|nl=Jan Nonhof ([[EP002]]-[[AG092]], [[M01]]-[[M03]]) Bas Keijzer ([[AG093]]-[[BW048]], [[BW062]]-[[BW097]], [[M08]]-[[M14]]) Fred Meijer ([[BW056]]-[[BW060]], [[BW109]]-[[JN147]], [[M16]]-[[M23]]) Unknown Voice Actor ([[M04]]-[[M07]])
|fil=Julius Figueroa
|fi=Pauli Virta ([[EP002]]-[[AG092]], [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[Pikachu short]]s, [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Mika Ala-Panula ([[M04]]) Arto Nieminen ([[AG093]]-[[JN147]], [[M10]]-[[M23]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|fr_ca=François Sasseville
|fr_eu=Nessym Guetat ([[EP002]]-[[AG145]]; [[M01]]-[[M05]], [[M07]]) Philippe Tasquin ([[AG146]]-[[SM092]]) Didier Colfs ([[SM093]]-[[JN147]]) Patrick Pellegrin ([[M06]])
|de=Gerhard Acktun
|el=Χάρης Γρηγορόπουλος ''Haris Grigoropoulos''
|he=יוסי צברי ''Yossi Tzabari'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP121]], [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[PK01]], [[PK04]], [[PK07]]) ירון מלאכי ''Yaron Malachi'' ([[EP122]]-[[EP262]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[M04]]) עידו מוסרי ''{{wp|Ido Mosseri}}'' ([[EP263]]-[[AG096]]) יואב נאמן ''Yoav Ne'eman'' ([[AG097]]-[[AG145]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) דור סרוגו ''Dor Srogo'' ([[AG146]]-[[JN147]], [[M12]])
|hi=दमनदीप सिंह बग्गन ''Damandeep Singh Baggan'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S01]] and [[S02]]) संदीप कर्णिक ''Sandeep Karnik'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S03]] to [[S14]]) सौम्य दान ''{{wp|Saumya Daan}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hu=Péter Minárovics Péter Szokol (Advanced saga-present) Szabolcs Sesztak ([[M03]])
|is=Sturla Sighvatsson ([[M03]]) Hallgrímur Ólafsson ([[M05]])
|id=Agung (Kanto saga) Jack Hamzah (Johto saga-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]] & [[M16]], Indosiar dub) Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[DP160]]-[[DP161]], [[M11]]) Salman Pranata (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', Disney dub) Wiwiek Supadmi (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', [[XY001]]-[[XY093]]) Leni Marlina (''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'') Hari Suseno (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''-''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'') Jajang Noerjaman ([[M22]]) Leni M. Tarra ([[original series]], [[EP001]]-[[EP037]], [[EP039]]-[[EP053]], YouTube dub, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', [[BW001]]-[[BW024]], Disney dub)
|it=Giuseppe Calvetti ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[M01]]-[[M05]], [[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]) Pietro Ubaldi ([[AG041]]-[[JN147]], [[M06]]-[[M23]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], {{TPCi}} redub of [[EP002]]-[[EP157]])
|ko=최원형 ''Choi Weonhyeong'' ([[original series]], all original {{pkmn|movie}}s up to [[M09]]) 박지훈 ''Park Jihoon'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'') 오인성 ''Oh Inseong'' (later ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' - present, and all redubbed movies)
|no=Tommy Karlsen Sandrum
|pl=Mirosław Wieprzewski ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all dubbed movies) Łukasz Lewandowski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Armando Tiraboschi ([[EP002]]-[[EP051]], [[EP103]]-[[XY093]], [[M01]], [[M06]]-[[M18]], [[M06]]-[[M07]] second dub) Marcelo Pissardini ([[EP052]]-[[EP102]], [[M04]]-[[M05]]) Márcio Simões ([[M02]]-[[M03]]) Sérgio Stern ([[XY094]]-[[SM146]], [[M19]]-[[M22]]) Gustavo Berriel ([[JN003]]-[[JN147]], [[M23]]) Unknown voice actor ([[M06]] third dub)
|pt_eu=Rui Luís Brás ([[EP002]]-[[EP093]], [[M01]]-[[M04]]) Pedro Carneiro ([[EP094]]-[[AG092]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]]) Rui de Sá ([[Pokémon Live!]]) Tiago Castro ([[M07]]) Luís Barros ([[PK03]], [[PK08]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[AG093]]-[[AG192]]) Mário Santos ([[DP053]]-[[JN147]], [[M10]]-[[M23]])
|ro=Sebastian Lupu
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitry Zavatskiy'' and Анатолий Зиновенко ''Anatoly Zinovenko'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP105]]) Ярослав Агикян ''Yaroslav Agikyan'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]]) Александр Гаврилин ''Alexander Gavrilin'' ([[DP053]]-[[DP104]]; [[M11]]) Дмитрий Филимонов ''Dmitry Filimonov'' ([[AG001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP105]]-[[JN147]]; [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[M08]]-[[M10]], [[M12]]-[[M23]])
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez Gabriel Cobayassi ([[M04]]-[[M05]])
|es_eu=José Escobosa Mario Arenas ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|sv=Linus Wahlgren ([[S11]]) Sebastian Karlsson ([[S23]])
|th=ไกรวัล วัฒนไกร ''Graiwan Watthanagrai'' อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantakul'' ([[DP054]]-[[JN147]])
|tr=Murat Keskinoğlu Fatih Özkul ([[SM001]]-[[JN147]]) Ziya Kürküt ([[M03]]) İlham Erdoğan ([[M05]])
|vi=Thái Minh Vũ ([[BW001]]-[[BW097]], [[M22]]) Nguyễn Anh Tuấn ([[EP002]]-[[EP080]], [[BW109]]-present, [[M19]]-present) Nguyễn Kim Anh ([[M10]]-[[M18]])
}}

===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:052Meowth OS anime.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:052Meowth anime.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:Meowth anime.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:Meowth BW2.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:052Meowth XY anime.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:Team Rocket trio SM.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:Meowth JN.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| Team Rocket trio from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
|-
| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Meowth|Meowth]] and [[a:Category:Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket's Meowth images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the games==
===In the [[core series]]===
Meowth appears as part of [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s team each time they appear in {{game|Yellow}}, alongside {{TP|Jessie|Ekans|Arbok}}, {{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}}, and their evolved forms. However, unlike in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', Meowth resides in a [[Poké Ball]] instead of traveling around with Jessie and James. He reappeared in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], which is based on Yellow. Unlike Yellow, he is no longer a part of the battles that Jessie and James have against the player. Also unlike the animated series, he does not speak the human language, and instead, his dialogue mainly consists of making generic cat noises.

{{Pokémon/Grid}}
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|level=14|type1=Normal
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}
{{Pokémon|gen=1|caption='''{{game|Yellow}} Second to fourth battle ([[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]]/[[Pokémon Tower]]/[[Silph Co.]])'''|ndex=0052|pokemon=Meowth
|level={{tt|25|Rocket Hideout battle}}/{{tt|27|Pokémon Tower battle}}/{{tt|31|Silph Co. battle}}|type1=Normal
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
{{Pokémon/Grid/end}}

====In {{pkmn2|event}}s====
Team Rocket's Meowth was distributed via Wi-Fi from December 7, 2012, to January 10, 2013, for [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Team Rocket Meowth|Japanese]] players of {{B2W2}}, because of Meowth's involvement in the ''[[Episode N|Best Wishes: Episode N]]'' season of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.

Team Rocket's Meowth was again distributed via Wi-Fi from May 10 to June 9, 2013, for [[List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Team Rocket Meowth|Korean]] players of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Team Rocket's Meowth was also distributed in [[List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Team Rocket Meowth|Italy]] as part of the [[Pokémon Day (Italy)|Pokémon Day]] event held at the {{wp|Mirabilandia (Italy)|Mirabilandia}} amusement park. It was available from July 13 to 14, 2013.

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===In the spin-off games===
====Arcade games====
[[File:Battle Nine Gameplay 4.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Meowth in [[Pokémon: Battle Nine]]]]
Meowth appears in [[Pokémon: Battle Nine]] and [[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]].

In Battle Nine, if a Meowth or Team Rocket symbol is selected instead of a Poké Ball, it will trigger the appearance of Meowth or the whole [[Team Rocket trio]] respectively. If Meowth appears, it will attempt to steal 1 captured Pokémon. If successful, it will replace it with a fresh Pokémon. If the whole Team appears, they will steal all captured Pokémon and replace them with fresh ones, essentially causing the player to start over. Both actions will cause the player to lose potential combo bonuses involving the captured Pokémon.

In Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!, players use medals to bring forth and control various Pokémon in order to reach a goal guarded by Meowth. He begins facing the tree chanting "ソーナンスがころんだニャ!", ''"Wobbuffet fell down, meow!"'' at varying speeds. He will turn around upon saying ''"meow!"'', and any Pokémon he sees at this time will be frozen from the game.

====[[Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game]]====
Meowth appears in [[Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game]].

====[[Pokémon Channel]]====
Meowth appears on the PNF (Pokémon News Flash), along with {{p|Psyduck}}. He goes out and interviews random Pokémon in random locations.

Meowth also appears in ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', along with [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] and the [[Squirtle Squad]]. He plans a party for himself and invites all the Pokémon from [[Big Town]].

====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
{{incomplete|section|Double Trouble event information}}
Starting on July 1, 2020, Meowth would occasionally appear in the {{DL|Pokémon Masters EX|Pokémon Center}}, stating how he got separated from his teammates {{mas|Jessie}} and {{mas|James}} while searching for a [[Mythical Pokémon]]. They are reunited for the Double Trouble Event.

Unlike most characters in Pokémon Masters EX, Meowth's appearance is based directly on his ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' incarnation, and retains his Japanese voice actress.

=====Quotes=====
{{main|Team Rocket trio/Quotes}}

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Meowth appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}. Upon beating the [[Team Rocket trio]], the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Meowth.

=====As an opponent=====
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=====Disks=====
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====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Spa Service Intro.png|thumb|200px|Meowth in Pokémon Puzzle League]]
Meowth is a playable character, along with Jessie and James. Their theme is [[Double Trouble]].

====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
[[File:Zany Cards Meowth.png|thumb|right|Meowth in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]]]
In Special Seven mode, Meowth appears as card #2. When the Meowth card is used, he will force the opponent to draw 2 cards. This can be countered if the player has another Meowth card, in which case the effect will pass on to the next player, unless they also have a Meowth card, and so on.

Meowth also makes a cameo in Four Kings mode. When the game is won, he tells the player to try the next level of difficulty. Meowth also appears on the box art.

====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]====
Meowth appears as a trophy. This trophy is unlocked after obtaining each All-Star trophy for all 25 playable characters.

=====Melee trophy information=====
''This...is Meowth's dream. Meowth strides all over the globe scattering invitations to other Pokemon, insisting they come to "[[Meowth's Party]]". At this wonderful party, guests are packed in like sardines as Meowth climbs up the stage with its faithful guitar. It strikes a chord, pauses, and then rocks their world.''

====[[Sega Pico]] games====
Meowth appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Rocket Meowth AP.png|thumb|200px|Meowth in the Ash & Pikachu manga]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
In [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Meowth appears along with [[Jessie]] and [[James]].
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====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|normal||Team Rocket Meowth Fury Swipes AP.png|Using Fury Swipes}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Swipes|SP27|Tale Of The Friendship Between Pikachu And Meowth}}
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===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Meowth EToP.png|thumb|180px|Meowth in The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga]]
[[File:Meowth Team Rocket M10 manga.png|thumb|left|180px|Meowth in the [[M10|tenth movie]] manga adaptation]]
Meowth debuts in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', where he is searching for the [[Hidden Village]] with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] when he runs into {{OBP|Tommy|EP034}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and other Pokémon, who are also searching for the village. Meowth offers them free breakfast (made by Jessie and James) and the trio travel with them to the village. Later, he is expelled from the Hidden Village by {{p|Kangaskhan}} when Jessie and James try to steal the Pokémon.

Meowth reappears in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'', when he, Jessie, and James attempt to steal a herd of wild {{p|Pikachu}}. Following this, the [[Team Rocket trio]] begin regularly appearing in the manga, following {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} to the [[Pokémon League]] championship at [[Indigo Plateau]] and cheering him on at the [[Orange League]].
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===Movie adaptations===
As Meowth appeared in every movie to date, he appeared in the manga adaptations of them as well.
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===Pokémon Journeys===
[[File:Team Rocket Trio JNM.png|thumb|right|200px|Meowth in the {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
Meowth debuted in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]''. In the manga, the role of Team Rocket Trio is quite reduced compared to the animated series, so their participation ends up being removed or much smaller than the episodes on which each chapter is based.
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==In the TCG==
Meowth is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon and as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards featuring Meowth.
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Meowth (EX Team Rocket Returns 46)|Rocket's Meowth]]|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=46/109|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=059/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Meowth M (Movie Random Pack 17)|Meowth]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=017/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Meowth (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 13)|Meowth]]|type=Colorless|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=013/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Rocket's Meowth (Destined Rivals 149)|Team Rocket's Meowth]]|type=Colorless|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Common|ennum=149/182||jpset=Glory of the Rocket Gang|jprarity=C|jpnum=078/098}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

* Meowth also appears in the cards [[Here Comes Team Rocket! (Team Rocket 15)]], [[Wobbuffet (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 8)]], [[Team Rocket's Mimikyu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 10)]], [[Bewear (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 18)]], [[Jessie & James (Sky Legend 48)]], and [[Jessie & James (Hidden Fates 58)]].

===Merchandise===
====20th Anniversary Team Rocket Special Case====
The final item released during the XY BREAK Era, and the XY Era as a whole, was the '''20th Anniversary Team Rocket Special Case''' (Japanese: '''20周年記念ロケット団スペシャルケース'''). This item could only be purchased from the Pokémon Center Online as part of a make to order run, with each case costing ¥12,000 plus tax. The reservation period began on November 3, 2016, and closed after December 18, 2016. Cases began shipping to customers from mid-February 2017. Each case is made of high-quality plastic and includes a handle and clasps to secure it when closed. Inside are molded high-density foam inserts that contain the case's 2 exclusive {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} promotional cards, [[Team Rocket]]-themed Deck Case, set of 64 sleeves, and metal {{TCG|coin}}.

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====Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit====
{{main|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit (TCG)}}
The '''Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit''' (Japanese: '''30枚デッキ対戦セット「サトシVSロケット団」''') is a Japanese-exclusive Deck Kit released alongside the {{TCG|Facing a New Trial}} subset, on April 21, 2017. The deck features Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', including Ash's Pikachu and Jessie's Mimikyu as {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}. The Deck Kit also includes a player's guide, damage and Status Condition markers, 2 GX markers, a coin, a playmat, and a How to Play instruction manual.

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====SM10b accessories====
April 26, 2019 saw the release of {{TCG|Sky Legend}}, the second subset associated with the {{TCG|Double Blaze}} expansion, as well as the {{TCG|Great Detective Pikachu}} subset, promoting {{DetPikMov}} that premiered in Japan the following Friday. A variety of merchandise featuring artwork based on the two subsets was available to purchase from the same day, as were many other items in anticipation of {{wp|Golden Week (Japan)|Golden Week}}, traditionally a busy shopping period and longer in 2019 than usual due to the {{wp|2019 Japanese imperial transition|Japanese imperial transition}}.

'''Deck cases:''' Each deck case comes with 2 organizational dividers and can store up to 180 cards.
:The '''Team Rocket Deck Case''' (Japanese: '''デッキケースロケット団''') features a [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of the [[Team Rocket]] trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth. This deck case was limited to Pokémon Centers.

'''Playmats:''' Each single-player playmat is made from a resilient rubber-like material. All playmats available from April 26, 2019, were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:The '''Team Rocket Rubber Playmat''' (Japanese: '''ハーフプレイマットロケット団''') features [[Team Rocket]] members [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth against a space-themed backdrop containing planets and galaxies.

'''Sleeves:'''
:The '''Team Rocket Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドロケット団''' ''Deck Shield: Team Rocket'') feature the infamous trio of [[Team Rocket]] agents [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth in front of the Team Rocket emblem. These sleeves case could only be purchased at Pokémon Centers.

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==Trivia==
[[File:Meowth without charm.png|thumb|220px|Meowth without his koban]]
* Meowth is the first [[talking Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}. He is also one of the few talking Pokémon that do not do so telepathically.
* While Meowth is able to interpret most {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} speech, he cannot understand the "space talk" spoken by some [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] like the {{an|Deoxys}} featured in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1]]'' and ''[[AG172|Part 2]]'', as well as [[Ultra Beast]]s like [[Ash's Poipole]].
* Meowth claims that he is unable to learn {{m|Pay Day}} as a trade off for learning to speak. He claims to have "used up all [his] smarts" doing so.
* In the English dub, Meowth refers to his {{wp|Koban (coin)|koban}} as a charm.
* {{p|Sunflora}} is Meowth's most frequently used Pokémon disguise in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', using the disguise seven times.
* There is some inconsistency as to whether or not Meowth hates water. In ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', he wanted a hot spring, and in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', he is seen taking a bath with the Egg that will hatch into {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Meowth has suggested that he and his teammates go into the water in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' and again in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'', while in episodes like ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]'', he prominently remains swimming in the sea without showing any displeasure. However, in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', and ''[[HS09|Big Meowth, Little Dreams (Part 1)]]'', he hates water like a cat.
* Meowth is the only known Pokémon to have been a [[Gym Leader]], briefly sharing the title with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' after they had to fill in for {{an|Giovanni}}.
* Aside from [[Ash's Pikachu]], Meowth has appeared in the most episodes out of any Pokémon in the animated series, at 1008 main series episodes.
* In the original Japanese version of ''Pokémon the Series'', Meowth ends almost all of his sentences with "ニャー (nya)", which is the Japanese equivalent to "meow", the onomatopoeia for the sound cats make (such verbal tics are a common trait in anime). This gag was initially incorporated into the {{pmin|the United States|English}} [[dub]], but far less often, and it was eventually scrapped altogether (although it is sometimes present when Meowth recites the {{motto}}).
* For [[DP022]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Meowth. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about him: 「ピカチュウに　いつかはかちたい　ニャースかな」 ''"Wanting to beat Pikachu someday, is that {{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}}?"''.

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Meowth}}
* [[Talking Pokémon]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Team Rocket}}
** {{cat|Episodes focusing on Meowth}}
* [[a:Category:Meowth (Team Rocket)|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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{{samename|TCG theme deck|Blackout (TCG)}} ''For the glitch screen, see [[Glitch screen#Blackout|Glitch screen → Blackout]]''
{{move|Overwhelmed by defeat}}
[[File:Overwhelmed by your defeat PE.png|300px|thumb|Being overwhelmed by defeat from a wild battle in {{LGPE}}]]
The player will '''black out''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|目の前が真っ暗になる|めのまえがまっくらになる}}}}''' ''lose hope'', lit. ''plunge into darkness'') when all the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} on the player's team [[Fainting|faint]]. This is comparable to a {{wp|game over}} screen for the [[Pokémon games]]. It generally occurs in {{pkmn|battle}} but it can also occur in the overworld due to the effects of {{status|poison}} prior to [[Generation IV]]. Starting in [[Generation IX]], the player can also black out by [[Escape|running]] from an in-game {{pkmn|Trainer}} battle.

In English releases of the [[Generation]] {{gen|II}} and {{gen|III}} games, and Japanese releases of the Generation II games as well as {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player will instead '''white out''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|目の前が真っ白になる|めのまえがまっしろになる}}}}''' ''plunge into white''). In English versions starting in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the player will instead be '''overwhelmed by their defeat'''. Both of these are identical in function to blacking out.

==In the core series games==
In the [[core series]] games, when all of the Pokémon in the party are [[fainting|fainted]], the player will lose a sum of {{pkmn|Dollar|money}}. In {{pkmn|Trainer}} battles, money will be given to the winner, while in battles with [[wild Pokémon]], money will be dropped in panic.

Before [[Generation IV]], half of the player's money on hand was lost and this loss was not explicitly stated to the player. In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and Generation IV onward, however, the money lost depends on the level of the player's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and the number of [[Badge]]s earned. In these games, the player receives a message about how much was lost, unless no money was lost at all (because the player had {{PDollar}}0 before blacking out). Prior to Generation VI, the Pokémon will not be given the opportunity to evolve if player blacks out. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the player will not lose any money in a wild battle.

Furthermore, the player will rush back to the last visited [[Pokémon Center]] to restore their Pokémon's health. This will not occur in special occasions such as the player's initial battle as a Trainer in {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game|Black and White|s|Black, White}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}}, or in {{pkmn|battle|Link Battles}} and [[Battle facility|battle facilities]]. In FireRed, LeafGreen, and from Generation IV onwards, a small cutscene plays featuring a description of the player's rush back to the Pokémon Center and protecting the [[party]] from harm. If the last place healed was the player's house, a slightly different description is shown. If the player blacks out during a [[Sky Battle]] but still has usable Pokémon in their party which were ineligible for the battle, they will not be returned to a Pokémon Center.

If a [[Pokémon Center]] has not been used at all before the party has fainted, the player's [[mother]] will revive the party and remark about stocking up on [[Potion]]s.

{{DL|List of glitches in Generation I|Pokémon Storage System healthy party deposit|A glitch}} in [[Generation I]] causes a black out to occur in the overworld without {{status|poison}}ed Pokémon by storing all party Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Storage System]] except for the ones that have [[Fainting|fainted]].

In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, if the player blacks out after taking the [[Mystery Egg]] from [[Mr. Pokémon]] but before visiting any Pokémon Center, they will be returned to [[Cherrygrove City]]'s Pokémon Center. This prevents the player from skipping the first battle with {{ga|Silver|their rival}} by blacking out and returning directly to the player's house.

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, losing a battle does not cause the player to black out. If a battle is lost against a wild Pokémon, they can continue their adventure defenseless; if a Trainer battle is lost, they are offered a chance to retry it. Instead, the player can black out on sustaining enough damage themselves from wild Pokémon attacks, hazards from the environment, or falling from a high place. Upon blacking out (the message "Everything went black!"), they will be returned to the last visited camp, having lost some items from their [[bag|satchel]]. If the player loses a battle against a frenzied [[Noble Pokémon]] or any other boss, such as {{p|Arceus}}, the penalty of losing items does not apply; they can choose to restart the battle, continue, or accept defeat.

In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the regular conditions and effects of blacking out are reinstated, with one new case: unlike previous generations, the player can now [[escape|run]] from Trainer battles, which causes them to black out immediately.

===Formula for money lost===
{{main|Prize money}}
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In the [[Generation I]] games, [[Generation II]] games, and {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the amount of money lost is simply half of the money the player has. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen}}, and all games from Generation IV onwards, the money lost is calculated using the following formula:

<math display="block">MoneyLost = Level \times Base</math>

Where ''Level'' is the level of the player's highest-level Pokémon and ''Base'' is looked up using the appropriate table below.

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|colspan=2|{{pdollar}}16
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|colspan=2|{{pdollar}}24
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|3
|colspan=2|{{pdollar}}36
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|4
|colspan=2|{{pdollar}}48
|-style="background:#FFF"
|5
|{{pdollar}}60
|{{pdollar}}64
|-style="background:#FFF"
|6
|colspan=2|{{pdollar}}80
|-style="background:#FFF"
|7
|colspan=2|{{pdollar}}100
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|style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}"|8
|style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan=2|{{pdollar}}120
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|Melemele Trial
|{{pdollar}}16
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|Ula'ula Trial
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|Poni Trial
|{{pdollar}}88
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For example, if the player has seven Badges and loses a battle with only a Level 96 {{p|Venusaur}} in their party, {{pdollar}}9600 will be lost. The minimum amount of money that the player can lose is {{pdollar}}8 (if the Pokémon with the highest level in the player's party is level 1 and the player has 0 Badges; 1×8=8), while the maximum is {{pdollar}}12000 (if the Pokémon with the highest level in the player's party is level 100 and the player has 8 Badges or the Island Challenge Completion stamp; 100×120=12000).

If the player is currently holding less money than the amount calculated, they will simply lose all their money when they black out.

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Colosseum===
In {{g|Colosseum}}, the amount of money lost when the player whites out is half of the money the player has. The player will usually respawn at the last visited Pokémon Center, or in the [[Outskirt Stand]] if a Pokémon Center has not been used.

Some battles have a script for when the player loses, such as against [[Team Snagem]]'s [[Wakin]], where the player does not respawn, and [[Rui]] screams for help until the Team Snagem members leave on their own.

===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness===
In {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, the amount of money lost when the player whites out is {{pdollar}}16 × the level of the player's highest-level Pokémon. The player's respawn point is dependent on which trainer they lost to. Most of the time, the player will respawn in their bedroom at the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]], but in other cases the player will respawn in a spot in the current location. For example, the player respawns at the entrance to the grounds if the player whites out at [[Kaminko's House]], while the player respawns in Acri's house if the player whites out in [[Gateon Port]].

If the player [[Snagging|snagged]] a [[Shadow Pokémon]] and loses, it will return to the original trainer (or flee somewhere if the battle is not redoable). Due to an [[List of battle glitches in Generation III#Shadow Voltorb Catch Bug|oversight]], if the player loses in the first battle against [[Miror B.]], his Shadow {{p|Voltorb}} (and thus Shadow {{p|Dragonite}}) will be [[List of permanently missable Pokémon|permanently unobtainable]].

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|colspan="2"|<player> is out of useable {{ScPkmn}}!
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|colspan="2"|<player> blacked out!
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|rowspan="2"|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
|colspan="2"|<player> is out of useable {{ScPkmn}}!
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|colspan="2"|<player> whited out!
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|colspan="2"|<player> whited out!
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|rowspan="5"|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
|colspan="2"|<player> is out of usable {{ScPkmn}}!
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|rowspan="2"|<player> panicked and lost {{pdollar}}XX,XXX...
|Player lost against XXX XXXX!
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|<player> paid {{pdollar}}XX,XXX as the prize money...
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|colspan="2"|... ... ... ...
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|colspan="2"|<player> whited out!
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|rowspan="4"|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}
|colspan="2"|<player> is out of usable Pokémon!
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|<player> dropped {{pdollar}}XX,XXX in panic!
|<player> paid out {{pdollar}}XX,XXX to the winner.
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|colspan="2"|... ... ... ...
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|colspan="2"|<player> blacked out!
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|rowspan="3"|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
|colspan="2"|<player> is out of usable Pokémon!
|-
|<player> dropped {{pdollar}}XX,XXX in panic...
|<player> paid out {{pdollar}}XX,XXX to the winner...
|-
|colspan="2"|<player> blacked out!
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}
|colspan="2"|<player> has no more Pokémon that can fight!
|-
|<player> panicked and dropped {{pdollar}}XX,XXX...
|<player> gave {{pdollar}}XX,XXX to the winner...
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|colspan="2"|<player> blacked out!
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|rowspan="3"|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|colspan="2"|You have no more Pokémon that can fight!
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|You panicked and dropped {{pdollar}}XX,XXX...
|You gave {{pdollar}}XX,XXX to the winner...
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|colspan="2"|You blacked out!
|-
|rowspan="3" style="background:#FFF"|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}
|colspan="2" style="background:#FFF"|You have no more Pokémon that can fight!
|-
|N/A
|You gave {{pdollar}}XX,XXX to the winner...
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:#FFF"|You were overwhelmed by your defeat!
|-
|rowspan="4" style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}"|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|colspan="2" style="background:#FFF"|You have no more Pokémon that can fight!
|-
|You panicked and dropped {{pdollar}}XX,XXX...
|You gave {{pdollar}}XX,XXX to the winner...
|-
|colspan="2" |You were overwhelmed by your defeat!
|}

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color dark}}; margin-top: 2ex;"
|+ '''When rushing back and protecting the party from any further harm'''
|-
! style="background:#{{black color}}; color:#FFF" | Games
! style="background:#{{black color}}; color:#FFF" | Pokémon Center
! style="background:#{{black color}}; color:#FFF" | Home
|-
|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
|<player> scurried to a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Center</sc>, protecting the exhausted and fainted {{ScPkmn}} from further harm…
|<player> scurried back home, protecting the exhausted and fainted {{ScPkmn}} from further harm…
|-
|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}
|<player> scurried to a Pokémon Center, protecting the exhausted and fainted Pokémon from further harm...
|<player> scurried back home, protecting the exhausted and fainted Pokémon from further harm...
|-
|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
|<player> scurried to a Pokémon Center, protecting the exhausted and fainted Pokémon from further harm...
|<player> scurried back home, protecting the exhausted and fainted Pokémon from further harm...
|-
|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}
|<player> scurried to a Pokémon Center, protecting the exhausted Pokémon from any further harm...
|<player> scurried back home, protecting the exhausted Pokémon from any further harm...
|-
|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|You scurry back to the Pokémon Center, protecting your exhausted Pokémon from any further harm...
|You scurry back home, protecting your exhausted Pokémon from any further harm...
|-
|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}
|You hurried to the Pokémon Center with your tired Pokémon...
|You hurried home with your tired Pokémon...
|-
|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|You scurry back to the Pokémon Center, protecting your exhausted Pokémon from any further harm...
|You scurry back home, protecting your exhausted Pokémon from any further harm...
|-
|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|You hurry to the Pokémon Center, shielding your exhausted Pokémon from any further harm...
|You hurry back home, shielding your exhausted Pokémon from any further harm...
|}

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color dark}}; margin-top: 2ex;"
|+ '''When running away from a Trainer battle'''
|-
! style="background:#{{black color}}; color:#FFF" | Games
! style="background:#{{black color}}; color:#FFF" | Pokémon Center
! style="background:#{{black color}}; color:#FFF" | Home
|-
|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|You went running to the Pokémon Center to regroup and reconsider your battle strategy...
|You went running back home to regroup and reconsider your battle strategy...
|}

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color dark}}; margin-top: 2ex;"
|+ '''When taking too much damage'''
|-
! style="background:#{{black color}}; color:#FFF" | Games
! style="background:#{{black color}}; color:#FFF" | Text
|-
|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
|Everything went black!
|}

==Appearance==
{{incomplete|section|needs=USUM, SwSh, PLA, BDSP, and SV}}
{{movegen
|type=Black
|genI=Black Out I
|genII=White Out II
|genIII=White Out RSE
|FRLG=White Out FRLG
}}
{{movegen
|type=Black
|genIV=Black Out DPPt
|HGSS=Black Out HGSS
|genV=Black Out V
}}
{{movegen
|type=Black
|genVI=Black Out VI
|genVII=Black Out VII
}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color=595959|bordercolor=909090|textcolor=FFF
|zh_cmn=眼前一片漆黑 ''Yǎnqián yīpiàn qīhēi''{{tt|*|Traditional}} 眼前变得一片漆黑 ''Yǎnqián biàndé yīpiàn qīhēi''{{tt|*|Simplified}}
|zh_yue=眼前一片漆黑 ''Ngáahnchìhn yātpin chāthāk''
|fr=Être hors-jeu[[Generation I|Gen. I]]-{{gen|V}}, {{sup/6|XY}} Être hors jeu{{sup/6|ORAS}}, [[Generation VII|Gen. VII]]+
|de=In Ohnmacht fallen{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}} Ohnmächtig werden{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/ss|Colo}} Besiegt werden{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{sup/ss|XD}} Schwarz vor Augen werden[[Generation V|Gen. V]]+
|it=Essere crollato{{sup/1|RBY}} Essere fuori combattimento{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/3|RSEFRLG}}{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{sup/ss|XD}}{{sup/4|DPPt}} Non vedere più niente{{sup/4|HGSS}} Non vederci più{{sup/5|BW}} Trovarsi alle strette{{sup/5|B2W2}} Essere alle strette[[Generation VI|Gen. VI]]+
|ko=눈앞이 깜깜해지다 ''Nun-api kkamkkamhaejida''{{sup/2|GS}} 눈앞이 캄캄해지다 ''Nun-api kamkamhaejida''{{sup/4|DPPt}}, [[Generation V|Gen. V]]+ 눈앞이 하얘지다 ''Nun-api hayaejida''{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|es=Desmayarse{{sup/1|RBY}} Perder el conocimiento{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/3|RSE}} Estar fuera de combate{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{sup/ss|XD}}, [[Generation IV|Gen. IV]]-{{gen|VI}} Quedarse fuera de combate[[Generation VII|Gen. VII]] Quedarse fuera de juego[[Generation VIII|Gen. VIII]]
}}
{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[de:Ohnmacht]]
[[fr:Hors-jeu]]
[[it:Essere alle strette]]
[[ja:めのまえがまっくらになった!]]

List of unrevisitable locations

2025-09-10T04:12:19Z

Tiger21820: /* In the core series games */ Adding Marine and Terra Caves

{{incomplete}}
[[File:SS Anne PE.png|thumb|[[SS Anne]], the ship that departs after the player obtains an obligatory item]]
This is a list of locations in the [[Pokémon games]] that cannot be revisited after a certain point.

==In the core series games==
===Kanto===
====[[S.S. Anne]]====
In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen}}, {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!}}, after obtaining {{HM|01|Cut}}{{sup/1}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}/learning [[Secret Technique|Chop Down]]{{sup/7|PE}} and leaving the [[S.S. Anne]], the ship sets sail and can no longer be accessed in the same save file.

=== Johto ===
====[[Sinjoh Ruins]]====
Once the player captures two of the three Creation Legendary Pokémon and exits, the Sinjoh Ruins become permanently inaccessible.

=== Hoenn ===
====[[Inside of Truck]]====
After beginning a new game of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player will be riding inside the moving truck during their move to [[Littleroot Town]], and once the player exits the truck, it will be gone.

====[[Trick House]]====
Once a puzzle is completed and the Trick Master has been spoken to, it becomes permanently inaccessible, and any uncollected items within it are permanently lost.

====[[Team Aqua Hideout]] / [[Team Magma Hideout]]{{sup/3|RS}}====
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, after obtaining the {{Badge|Mind}} in {{ci|Mossdeep}} City, the entrance to the hideout is sealed and can no longer be accessed. In {{game|Emerald}}, the entrances for both hideouts will always remain open.

====[[Southern Island]]{{sup/3|RS}}====
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} only, after battling {{p|Latias}}{{sup/3|R}}/{{p|Latios}}{{sup/3|S}}, {{isl|Southern}} Island will no longer be accessible regardless of whether or not the player has the {{key|III|Eon Ticket}} in their bag. In {{game|Emerald}}, the island will remain accessible even after {{p|Latias}}/{{p|Latios}} has been captured.

====[[Cave of Origin]]{{sup/3|E}}====
In {{game|Emerald}}, after the player has accessed the [[Sky Pillar]] during the [[Kyogre]] and [[Groudon]] crisis, [[Steven]] will be blocking the cave entrance, and after the crisis passes, the old man will block the cave entrance stating the cave will sleep, making the cave permanently inaccessible. In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Ruby and Sapphire}} as well as {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the cave will remain accessible even after the crisis has been resolved.

====[[Mirage Tower]]====
An area exclusive to {{game|Emerald}}, once the player obtains the [[Claw Fossil]] or [[Root Fossil]], the player will fall out of the tower, which will crumble, becoming inaccessible afterward.

====[[Marine Cave]]====
Exclusive to {{game|Emerald}}, after the player captures Kyogre, Marine Cave and it's underwater sections will vanish permanently and become unrevisitable. Of a particular note, the two underwater sections in [[Route 127]] leading up to Marine Cave are part of the main underwater map, and parts of these two sections can be seen from the main underwater sections of Route 127, regardless of Marine Cave's accessibility.

====[[Terra Cave]]====
Like Marine Cave, Terra Cave becomes unrevisitable after Groudon is captured.

=== Sinnoh ===
====[[Distortion World]]====
Although the Distortion World can be revisited later in the post-game, the original, extended version disappears after the initial encounter and defeat of Giratina.

=== Unova ===
====[[N's Castle]]====
In Pokémon Black and White, players are unable to enter N's Castle (including the staircases leading inside it) once Ghetsis has been defeated.

====[[Giant Chasm]]====
The cave in the Giant Chasm becomes unrevisitable after catching Kyurem.

=== Kalos ===
====[[Team Flare Secret HQ]]====
In Pokémon X and Y, access to Team Flare's Secret HQ is blocked after the final battle with Lysandre due the building having been destroyed.

=== Alola ===
====[[Team Rocket's Castle]]====
After defeating Giovanni, Team Rocket's Castle becomes unrevisitable. Any items not picked up can be obtained by speaking to a Janitor in Lusamine's mansion. The Electrode, however, are lost permanently.

====[[Ultra Space]]====

=== Galar ===
====Stadiums====
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, while players can revisit the Stadiums, the specific rooms where Gym battles take place are no longer accessible.

== In spinoff games ==
=== Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series ===
* [[Road to Primeval Forest]]
* [[Tree of Life: Roots]]

=== Pokémon Ranger ===
* [[Safra Sea]]

==Related articles==
* [[List of permanently missable items]]
* [[List of permanently missable Pokémon]]

{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Lists of locations]]

Lilycove Museum

2025-07-18T14:11:11Z

Tiger21820: /* Second floor */ Link contests can also qualify for a painting

{{Infobox location
|image=Lilycove Museum ORAS.png
|image_size=261
|type=building
|location_name=Lilycove Museum
|japanese_name=ミナモ{{tt|美術館|びじゅつかん}}
|translated_name=Minamo Art Gallery
|slogan=Pokémon masterpiece collection on exhibit!
|location=[[Lilycove City]]
|region=Hoenn
|generation={{Gen|III}}, {{gen|VI}}
|map=Hoenn Lilycove City Map.png
}}
The '''Lilycove Museum''' (Japanese: '''ミナモ{{tt|美術館|びじゅつかん}}''' ''Minamo Art Gallery'') is an art museum in [[Lilycove City]]. The museum features a collection of fantastic artwork featuring Pokémon and {{pkmn|Contest}}s. Most of the exhibits on the first floor are classical statues and sculptures featuring or symbolizing Pokémon, while the second floor is home to modern and vibrant artworks of Pokémon. Unlike the [[Oceanic Museum|museum]] of [[Slateport City]], the {{player}} is not charged a fee upon entrance.

{{sign|E|header}}
{{sign|E|title|LILYCOVE MUSEUM}}
{{sign|E|"POKéMON Masterpiece Collection}}
{{sign|E|on exhibit!"}}
{{sign|E|footer}}

==Structure==
===First floor===
The ground floor is the main exhibition floor of the museum; there are many statues here as well as a few paintings. Many people wander around this floor for inspiration or to just marvel at the fantastic pieces of artwork. It is this hall that features the classical artwork of Pokémon and the symbolization of Pokémon, where most of the artwork originated during ancient times.

On entry to the Lilycove Museum, the information desk can be located on the western side. Here the receptionist will explain that the first floor features a collection of fantastic artwork. Further west is the southwestern hall. In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, a woman and her child can be found marveling over a piece of artwork that includes a painting of a beautiful, smiling woman with a Pokémon on her lap. Also in this hall is a painting of {{type|grass}} Pokémon swaying in the breeze, enjoying the wind's gentle caress. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the two paintings that were here have been moved to the east wing. Pamphlets and two small pieces of art are now on the wall. A {{tc|Kindler}} will sell some of his art—[[Secret Base]] [[decoration]]s—to the player for {{PDollar}}100,000 each.

{{shop|Kindler}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Paradoxical Popper|Paradoxical Popper|size=64|100,000|6=List of Decorations in Generation VI#Paradoxical Popper}}|{{shopdec|Meditative Seat|Meditative Seat|size=64|100,000|6=List of Decorations in Generation VI#Meditative Seat}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Heterarchical Loop|Heterarchical Loop|size=64|100,000|6=List of Decorations in Generation VI#Heterarchical Loop}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

The northwestern hall hosts four paintings. The painting on the far east displays an odd landscape with a bizarre and fantastic scenery, which in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shows {{p|Giratina}}. To its right are a delicious-looking painting of {{Berries}} and a very old painting that has its canvas peeled here and there. The last painting in the northwestern hall shows a vase in Generation III and a [[Pokémon Trainer]] and his {{p|Altaria}} in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

By traveling along east, the eastern hall can be found hosting several Pokémon statues. An artist can be found searching for inspiration from the artworks in the museum, while another student can be found expressing his love for the fine arts.

Featured in this hall is a huge stone tablet inscribed with Pokémon and a dense text in the small characters of an ancient, unreadable language, which could possibly be {{p|Unown}} writing. A sculpture that depicts an ancient bird Pokémon resembling {{p|Pidgeot}} is also located here. Next to it is a large {{i|Poké Ball}} carved from a black stone, apparently used in festivals in the olden days. There is also a painting located on the northern wall that displays the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Arceus}}, painted from the artist's imagination. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a {{p|Shroomish}} sculpture created by an up-and-coming artist is also exhibited along with paintings of a {{p|Ralts}} and a {{p|Roselia}} on the back wall.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the stairs to the second floor are also located in this hallway; however, they are blocked by the curator until the player is willing to help him complete the second floor's painting collection. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the staircase is instead located in the center of the back wall, directly in front of the entrance.

===Second floor===
[[File:Lilycove Museum Curator RSE.png|thumb|200px|Meeting the curator]]
The curator will introduce the second floor to the player as the "special exhibit hall" and tell the player about his future plans for the design. The second floor, as the curator explains, was made for modern and vibrant artwork that features Pokémon springing forth into glorious life, a great change from the first floor which displays classical paintings. The curator asks the player to search for suitable artwork.

At first, there is nothing on this floor. However, in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, if the player wins a Master Rank or Link [[Pokémon Contest]] with at least 800 points, an artist will approach the player saying he's done a painting that might even look good in a museum, at which point the player will direct him to the Lilycove Museum. If the player accrues five paintings, one for each [[Contest condition|Contest category]], the curator will give the player a [[Decoration|Glass Ornament]] for their [[Secret Base]]. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], each category has three frames, one of which will be filled each time the player wins a Master Rank Contest. Once all frames have been filled, the curator will give the player the Glass Ornament if talked to.
{{-}}

==Exhibited works==
===1F===
====West wing====
[[File:Lilycove Museum Landscape ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Odd landscape]]
'''Odd landscape'''
:''"It's an odd landscape with bizarre and fantastic scenery."''

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, this painting portrays {{p|Giratina}}, possibly in the [[Distortion World]].

{{-}}
[[File:Lilycove Museum berry painting ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Painting of berries]]
'''Delicious-looking painting of {{Berries}}'''
:''"It's a delicious-looking painting of <sc>Berries</sc>. This painting could make you hungry!"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"It's a delicious-looking painting of Berries. This painting could make you hungry!"'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}
{{-}}
[[File:Lilycove Museum Old Painting 1 ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Very old painting]]
'''Very old painting'''
:''"It's a very old painting. The paint is peeling here and there."''

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, this painting appears to portray a {{p|Ralts}}.

{{-}}
[[File:Lilycove Museum Old Painting 2 ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Very old painting]]
'''Old-style picture'''
:''"It's a very old painting. The paint is peeling here and there."'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"It's an old-style picture of a popular Trainer of the past."'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, this painting appears to portray a vase, while in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the painting portrays a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and his {{p|Altaria}}.

{{-}}

<gallery>
File:Lilycove Museum Landscape RSE.png|Odd landscape
File:Lilycove Museum berry painting RSE.png|Painting of berries
File:Lilycove Museum Old Painting 1 RSE.png|Very old painting
File:Lilycove Museum Old Painting 2 RSE.png|Very old painting
</gallery>

====East wing====
[[File:Lilycove Museum woman painting ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Painting of a beautiful, smiling woman]]
'''Painting of a beautiful, smiling woman'''
:''"It's a painting of a beautiful, smiling woman with a {{ScPkmn}} on her lap."'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"It's a painting of a beautiful, smiling woman with a Pokémon on her lap."'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

This painting is located in the southern section of the west wing in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. In these games the appearance of the painting seems to be based on the real life painting [[wp:Woman_with_a_Parasol_–_Madame_Monet_and_Her_Son|''Woman with a Parasol – Madame Monet and Her Son'']] by Claude Monet. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it appears to show a {{p|Kirlia}}. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], it shows a {{p|Pikachu}}.

{{-}}
[[File:Lilycove Museum Legendary Pokémon Painting ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Painting of a Legendary Pokémon]]
'''Painting of a Legendary Pokémon'''
:''"It's a painting of a legendary {{ScPkmn}} from long ago. The artist painted this from imagination."'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"It's a painting of a Legendary Pokémon from long ago. The artist painted this from their imagination."'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, this painting portrays the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Arceus}}.

{{-}}
[[File:Lilycove Museum Grass Pokémon Painting ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Painting of Grass-type Pokémon]]
'''Painting of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon'''
:''"It's a painting of <sc>Grass Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> swaying in a breeze. They appear to be enjoying the wind's gentle caress."'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"It's a painting of Grass-type Pokémon in a breeze. They appear to be enjoying the wind's gentle caress."'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

This painting is located in the southern section of the west wing in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it appears to show a {{p|Roselia}}. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], it shows an {{p|Oddish}}.

{{-}}
[[File:Lilycove Museum Sculpture ORAS.png|thumb|200px|A replica of a famous sculpture]]
'''Famous sculpture'''
:''"It's a replica of a famous sculpture. It depicts an ancient <sc>Bird Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>."'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"It's a famous glass sculpture. It depicts an ancient bird Pokémon."'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the sculpture is a stone replica, while in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the glass sculpture is the original, taking a closer appearance to the Glass Ornament [[decoration]].

{{-}}
[[File:Lilycove Museum Poké Ball ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Big stone Poké Ball]]
'''Big stone Poké Ball'''
:''"It's a big {{ScBall}} carved from a black stone. It was apparently used in festivals in the olden days."'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"It's a big Poké Ball carved from a black stone. It was apparently used in festivals in the olden days."'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

{{-}}
[[File:Lilycove Museum Stone Tablet ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Huge stone tablet]]
'''Huge stone tablet'''
:''"It's a huge stone tablet inscribed with {{ScPkmn}} and dense text in the small characters of an ancient, unreadable language."'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"It's a huge stone tablet inscribed with Pokémon and dense text in the small characters of an ancient, unreadable language."'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

{{-}}
[[File:Lilycove Museum Shroomish Sculpture ORAS.png|thumb|200px|Shroomish sculpture]]
'''{{p|Shroomish}} sculpture'''
:''"It's a sculpture depicting Shroomish. It's created by an up-and-coming artist."''

This sculpture is not present in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}.
{{-}}

<gallery>
File:Lilycove Museum woman painting RSE.png|Painting of a beautiful, smiling woman
File:Lilycove Museum Legendary Pokémon Painting RSE.png|Painting of a Legendary Pokémon
File:Lilycove Museum Grass Pokémon Painting RSE.png|Painting of Grass-type Pokémon
File:Lilycove Museum Sculpture RSE.png|A replica of a famous sculpture
File:Lilycove Museum Poké Ball RSE.png|Big stone Poké Ball
File:Lilycove Museum Stone Tablet RSE.png|Huge stone tablet
</gallery>

===2F===
'''Coolness Contest paintings'''
:''"Nonstop super-cool - the inestimable <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RS}} / ''"Nonstop supercool - the inestimable <Name>"'' {{sup/3|E}}
:''"Hey, there! The good-looking {{ScPkmn}} <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"The marvelous, wonderful, and very great <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"This is a portrait of <Name>, which performed well in the Coolness Contest!"'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

{{-}}
'''Beauty Contest paintings'''
:''"This century's last Venus - the beautiful <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"{{ScPkmn}} <sc>Center</sc>'s super idol - the incomparable <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"<Name>'s dazzling, glittering smile"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"This is a portrait of <Name>, which performed well in the Beauty Contest!"'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

{{-}}
'''Cuteness Contest paintings'''
:''"The lovely and sweet <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"Give us a wink! The cutie {{ScPkmn}} <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"The pretty <Name>'s winning portrait"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"This is a portrait of <Name>, which performed well in the Cuteness Contest!"'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

{{-}}
'''Cleverness Contest paintings'''
:''"The smartness maestro - the wise {{ScPkmn}} <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"The chosen {{ScPkmn}} - The one among {{ScPkmn}} <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RS}} / ''"<Name> - the one above all {{ScPkmn}}"'' {{sup/3|E}}
:''"The excellent <Name>'s moment of elegance"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"This is a portrait of <Name>, which performed well in the Cleverness Contest!"'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

{{-}}
'''Toughness Contest paintings'''
:''"The powerfully muscular speedster <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"The strong, stronger, and strongest <Name>"'' {{sup/3|RSE}}
:''"The mighty tough hyper {{ScPkmn}} <Name>!"'' {{sup/3|RS}} / ''"The mighty tough hyper {{ScPkmn}} <Name>"'' {{sup/3|E}}
:''"This is a portrait of <Name>, which performed well in the Toughness Contest!"'' {{sup/6|ORAS}}

==Items==
{{itlisth|building}}
{{itemlist|Glass Ornament|sprite=GlassOrnamentSprite|2F, from the museum curator after winning each {{OBP|Rank|Contest|Master Rank}} {{pkmn|Contest}} with at least 800 points|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|E=yes|display={{DL|List of decorations in Generation III|Glass Ornament}}}}
{{itemlist|Glass Ornament|sprite=Glass Ornament VI|size=30|2F, from the museum curator after winning each Master Rank Contest at least three times|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{DL|List of Decorations in Generation VI|Glass Ornament}}}}
{{itlistfoot|building}}

==Layout==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#000; border:3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Exterior
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | 1F
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 2F
|-
! style="background:#{{ruby color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}
! rowspan=2 | [[File:Lilycove Museum RS.png|200px]]
! rowspan=3 | [[File:Lilycove Museum 1F RSE.png|175px]]
! rowspan=3 | [[File:Lilycove Museum 2F RSE.png|200px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{sapphire color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}
|-
! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
! [[File:Lilycove Museum E.png|200px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{omega ruby color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
! rowspan="2" | [[File:Lilycove Museum ORAS.png|200px]]
! rowspan="2" | [[File:Lilycove Museum 1F ORAS.png|200px]]
! rowspan="2" | [[File:Lilycove Museum 2F ORAS.png|200px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
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|}

==Music==
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|- style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|road}}"
! Games
! Situation
! Song name (Japanese)
! Song name (English)
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|R}}{{GameIcon|Sa}}{{GameIcon|E}}
| Overworld
| 美術館
| [[Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Museum]]
| [[Morikazu Aoki]]
| Morikazu Aoki
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}
| Overworld
| 美術館
| [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Museum]]
| Morikazu Aoki
| [[Shota Kageyama]]
|}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Lilycove Museum Adventures.png|thumb|Lilycove Museum in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
The Lilycove Museum appeared in ''[[PS247|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon IX]]'' and ''[[PS248|X]]'' as the setting for a battle between [[Brawly]] and [[Blaise]]. Brawly was initially intimidated by Blaises's illusions when the paintings came to life, but eventually defeated Blaise using techniques he acquired from [[Bruno]] during a training camp.

Two paintings were featured in this chapter: the painting of Grass-type Pokémon and the painting of a beautiful, smiling woman.

<gallery>
File:Lilycove Museum Grass Pokémon painting Adventures.png|Painting of Grass-type Pokémon
File:Lilycove Museum woman painting Adventures.png|Painting of a beautiful, smiling woman
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|building}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|building}}
|zh_yue=水靜美術館 ''{{tt|Séuijihng Méihseuhtgún|Lilycove Art Gallery}}''
|zh_cmn=水靜美術館 / 水静美术馆'' {{tt|Shuǐjìng Měishùguǎn|Lilycove Art Gallery}}''
|fr=Musée Nénucrique
|de=Museum von Seegrasulb City
|it=Museo di Alghepoli
|ko=해안 미술관 ''{{tt|Haean Misulgwan|Lilycove Art Gallery}}
|pt_br=Museu de Arte de Lilycove
|es=Museo de Calagua
|vi=Bảo tàng Mĩ thuật Minamo
}}

==Related articles==
{{Museum}}
{{Hoenn}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Hoenn locations]]
[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire locations]]
[[Category:Emerald locations]]
[[Category:Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire locations]]

[[es:Museo de Ciudad Calagua]]
[[fr:Musée de Nénucrique]]
[[it:Museo di Alghepoli]]
[[ja:ミナモびじゅつかん]]
[[zh:水静美术馆]]

List of unrevisitable locations

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This is a '''list of locations in the [[Pokémon games]] that cannot be revisited after a certain point'''.

{{incomplete}}

==In the core series games==
===Kanto===

====[[S.S. Anne]]====
In the [[Generation I]] games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!]] after obtaining {{HM|01|Cut}}{{sup/1}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}/learning [[Secret Technique|Chop Down]]{{sup/7|PE}} and leaving the [[S.S. Anne]], it sets sail and can no longer be accessed in the same save file.

===Hoenn===

====[[Inside of Truck]]====
After beginning a new game of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Ruby and Sapphire}}, {{game|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the player will be riding inside the moving truck during their move to [[Littleroot Town]], and once the player exits the truck, it will be gone.

====[[Team Aqua Hideout]] / [[Team Magma Hideout]]{{sup/3|RS}}====
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Ruby and Sapphire}}, after obtaining the {{Badge|Mind}} in {{ci|Mossdeep}} City, the entrance to the hideouts are sealed, and can no longer be accessed. In {{game|Emerald}}, the entrances for both hideouts will always remain open.

====[[Southern Island]]{{sup/3|RS}}====
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Ruby and Sapphire}} only, after battling {{p|Latias}}{{sup/3|R}}/{{p|Latios}}{{sup/3|S}}, {{isl|Southern}} Island will no longer be accessible regardless of whether or not the player has the {{key|III|Eon Ticket}} in their bag. In {{game|Emerald}}, the island will remain accessible even after {{p|Latias}}/{{p|Latios}} was captured.

====[[Cave of Origin]]{{sup/3|E}}====
In {{game|Emerald}}, after the player has accessed the [[Sky Pillar]] during the [[Kyogre]] & [[Groudon]] crisis, [[Steven]] will be blocking the cave entrance, and after the crisis passes, the old man will block the cave entrance stating the cave will sleep, making the cave permanently inaccessible. In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Ruby and Sapphire}} as well as [[Omega Ruby]] and [[Alpha Sapphire]], the cave will remain accessible even after the crisis has been resolved.

====[[Mirage Tower]]====
An area exclusive to {{game|Emerald}}, once the player obtains the [[Claw Fossil]] or [[Root Fossil]], the player will fall out of the tower, which will crumble, becoming inaccessible afterwards.

==Related articles==
* [[List of permanently missable items]]

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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

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|release_date_ja=November 21, 2014
|release_date_au=November 21, 2014
|release_date_eu=November 28, 2014
|release_date_na=November 21, 2014
|release_date_kr=November 21, 2014
|release_date_hk=November 21, 2014
|release_date_tw=November 21, 2014
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
'''Pokémon Omega Ruby''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターオメガルビー''' ''Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby'') and '''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターアルファサファイア''' ''Pocket Monsters Alpha Sapphire'') are the second and final paired [[Generation VI]] games that are enhanced [[remake]]s of the [[Generation III|third-generation]] titles {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. The games were revealed in a worldwide announcement on the official Pokémon websites on May 7, 2014 and were released in most regions of the world on November 21, 2014 with the exception of Europe, where the games were released on November 28, 2014.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The {{player}} starts their {{pkmn|journey}} in [[Littleroot Town]], where the family has just moved from the [[Johto]] [[region]] after the player's father, [[Norman]], became the leader of the [[Petalburg Gym]]. The story starts off with the player riding in the [[Inside of Truck|moving truck]], which arrives in Littleroot. After exiting the truck, the player's mother explains that they have just arrived at their new home; they then enter the house together, and there are {{p|Machoke}} movers carrying boxes. The player's mother suggests that the player introduce themselves to [[Professor Birch]], a friend of Norman's.

Upon arriving at Birch's house, his wife greets the player, and upstairs the player meets Brendan or May (the alternate-gender player character of the player), the child of Professor Birch; after the introduction, she or he soon leaves to join Birch, who is out in the field. The player then finds Birch on {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, where he is being chased by a wild {{p|Poochyena}}. Birch asks the player to take a {{i|Poké Ball}} out of his bag, which is lying on the ground; the player then chooses between {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, and {{p|Torchic}} as their [[first partner Pokémon]]. After choosing, a battle immediately begins with the wild Poochyena. After rescuing Birch, he lets the player keep the chosen Pokémon as thanks for saving him. He then tells the player to meet up with his kid on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} for pointers on how to be a Trainer.

Once the player finds Brendan or May on {{rt|103|Hoenn}}, they have their first trainer {{pkmn|battle}}, after which they return to Birch's lab, where the player receives a [[Pokédex]] and some Poké Balls. When leaving through Route 101, the player runs into Brendan or May who gives him a new upgrade for the [[PokéNav Plus]], the DexNav, and teaches him how to use it. Once the player arrives in Petalburg City, he meets with his father at the Gym, where he tells him that he is happy to learn that they have become a Trainer like him. During the conversation, a local boy named [[Wally]] enters the Gym and asks Norman's help for catching a Pokémon. Norman loans Wally a {{p|Zigzagoon}} and a Poké Ball. He then asks the player to go along and help Wally with his task. On {{rt|102|Hoenn}}, Wally catches a {{p|Ralts}}, and the Trainers then return to the Gym, where Wally gives his thanks before being called home by his mother. Norman then encourages the player to travel [[Hoenn]] and challenge the region's [[Gym Leader]]s: [[Roxanne]], [[Brawly]], [[Wattson]], [[Flannery]], [[Norman]], [[Winona]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Wallace]].

The player then travels through {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and [[Petalburg Woods]]; just before the exit from the woods, the player encounters the nefarious [[Team Magma]]{{sup/6|OR}} or [[Team Aqua]]{{sup/6|AS}}. After battling, the grunt reveals that their team is after something in [[Rustboro City]]. Upon exiting the forest, the player is spotted by a [[Zinnia|red-eyed grunt]] who reports to her leader.

The player meets Brendan or May right before the [[Rustboro Gym]], where the player battles Roxanne and earns the {{Badge|Stone}}; afterwards, the player runs into the Devon Researcher from Petalburg Woods. He tells the player that he has been robbed by Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}}/Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}} and that the player must get the [[Devon Parts]] back from the evil team. The player then heads out onto {{rt|116|Hoenn}} and discovers an old man named [[Mr. Briney]] who tells them that the villainous team has also taken his {{p|Wingull}} [[Peeko]] hostage and gone into the [[Rusturf Tunnel]]. The player confronts the grunt inside the tunnel and retrieves the Devon Goods, as well as rescuing Peeko.

Once the Devon Goods are returned, the researcher asks the player to deliver them to the shipyard in [[Slateport City]]. The player then meets [[Mr. Stone]], the president of the [[Devon Corporation]], who asks that the player stop by [[Dewford Town]] and deliver a letter to his son {{Steven}}; as thanks for the player's earlier work, Mr. Stone gives the player a new upgrade for the [[PokéNav Plus]], the Buzznav. Outside, Brendan or May explains how she or he caught Pokémon in Petalburg Woods, commenting on how Mr. Briney was once a sailor. The player then heads back through the Petalburg Woods to [[Mr. Briney]]'s house, where he gives the player a ride down {{rt|105|Hoenn}} to Dewford Town. Just north of Dewford on {{rt|106|Hoenn}} is the [[Granite Cave]] where Steven is exploring. The cave is open to visitors, but a group of Ruin Maniacs block the room Steven occupies. After the player earns the {{Badge|Knuckle}} from Brawly at the [[Dewford Gym]], they disappear and the player can find Steven in Granite Cave, looking at a mural of a Groudon marked with omegas{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre marked with alphas{{sup/6|AS}} and remembering old legends. After listening to Steven, the player delivers the letter to him, he rewards the player with {{TM|51|Steel Wing}} and tells the player that they could potentially become the Pokémon League Champion.

After leaving Dewford Town, Mr. Briney takes the player across {{rt|107|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} to {{rt|109|Hoenn}}, just south of Slateport City. When the player arrives in Slateport, there is a noticeable crowd of Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}}/Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}} grunts blocking the entrance to the [[Oceanic Museum]]. When the player tries to drop off the Devon Goods at [[Stern's Shipyard]], they learn that [[Captain Stern]] is in the Oceanic Museum. Once the player finds Captain Stern, they are confronted by two villainous grunts, and after defeating them, the villainous team's leader [[Maxie]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/6|AS}} appears and tells the player of their plans before warning not to get in the way again.

After giving the Devon Goods to Captain Stern, the player leaves Slateport City and travels {{rt|110|Hoenn}}; after encountering and battling Brendan or May, the player arrives in [[Mauville City]]. Outside of the [[Mauville Gym]], the player finds Wally and his uncle; Wally challenges the player to a battle to prove to his uncle that he is ready for the Gym. After the battle, Wally's uncle invites the player to visit [[Verdanturf Town]] sometime. Once the {{Badge|Dynamo}} has been earned from Wattson, the player heads to Verdanturf Town and uses {{m|Rock Smash}} to clear the previously blocked Rusturf Tunnel, earning Aggronite as a reward. Next, the player returns to Mauville and travels through {{rt|111|Hoenn}} and {{rt|112|Hoenn}} to the [[Fiery Path]], on the other side of which the player continues through {{rt|113|Hoenn}} to [[Fallarbor Town]]. Along the way, the player meets Brendan or May who gives them {{m|Strength}}, and tells them about [[Professor Cozmo]].

Inside the Fallarbor Pokémon Center, the player meets [[Lanette]], who invites them to her house on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}. Meanwhile, the player is told by Brendan or May that Professor Cozmo has been kidnapped by the evil team at [[Meteor Falls]], located at the end of Route 114. Inside which the player along with Brendan or May battles [[Tabitha]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Shelly]]{{sup/6|AS}}, along with a grunt. This time, they have stolen a valuable [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]]. Suddenly the opposite-version's team appears, taunting the primary evil team, who retreats with the Meteorite to [[Mt. Chimney]], and warns the player to not interfere with Team Aqua{{sup/6|OR}}/Team Magma{{sup/6|AS}}. At the top of Mt. Chimney, Team Magma and Team Aqua can be found fighting; after fighting the admin of the primary evil team from Meteor Falls, the player finds the leader of the team, [[Maxie]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/6|AS}}, using the meteorite in a strange machine with the intention of turning it into a Mega Stone. The leader then battles the player. After the battle, the leader is informed of a better way to achieve his team's goals, gives the player the meteorite, and retreats.

Taking the southern path that was blocked by the battling teams, the player exits Mt. Chimney and reaches [[Lavaridge Town]], home of the [[Lavaridge Gym]]. After receiving the {{Badge|Heat}} from Flannery, the player meets Brendan or May who gives the player the [[Go-Goggles]] and suggests that he challenge his father at the Petalburg Gym, offering to go with him. After getting the {{Badge|Balance}} from Norman, the player visits Wally's father, who gives the player {{HM|03|Surf}}.

As the player then travels through {{rt|118|Hoenn}} (just east of Mauville City), they encounter Steven once again. Their discussion is interrupted by the arrival of a frightened {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|AS}}. Steven realizes the Legendary Pokémon is asking for help, and it takes both Steven and the player to [[Southern Island]] where the other evil team admin [[Courtney]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]]{{sup/6|AS}} is terrorizing Latios{{sup/6|OR}}/Latias{{sup/6|AS}}. After fighting off the evil team, Latios{{sup/6|OR}}/Latias{{sup/6|AS}} decides to join the player's team and give them its Mega Stone. Steven awards the player with a [[Mega Bracelet]] and Latias{{sup/6|OR}}/Latios{{sup/6|AS}} takes both of them back to {{rt|118|Hoenn}}.

Afterwards, the player continues through {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, reaching the [[Weather Institute]], which is being attacked by the evil team in search of more information on Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}. After battling the grunts, the player comes face to face with the admin [[Tabitha]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Shelly]]{{sup/6|AS}}, who appears distressed with what they found out. After defeating the admin, the player saves the institute and is given a Pokémon {{p|Castform}} as a reward. Shortly after leaving the Institute, Brendan or May appears and battles the player, giving away {{HM|02|Fly}} upon defeat.

The player arrives in [[Fortree City]], but cannot challenge the Gym because something invisible is blocking the entrance. On {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, the player once again meets Steven, and he gives the player the [[Devon Scope]], a Mega Stone and notices that the meteorite the player picked up from Mt Chimney emits light. The Devon Scope allows the player to enter the Gym by revealing the invisible thing to be the Pokémon {{p|Kecleon}}. After the player defeats Winona and receives the {{Badge|Feather}}, the quest continues through {{rt|120|Hoenn}} and {{rt|121|Hoenn}} to [[Lilycove City]]. On {{rt|121|Hoenn}}, there are some grunts from the evil team discussing their plan to go to [[Mt. Pyre]], and upon arriving in Lilycove, the player finds it crawling with more grunts. Outside of the [[Lilycove Department Store]], the player battles Brendan or May again; after the battle, Brendan or May notices the meteorite shining like Steven did before.

After the battle, the player heads to Mt. Pyre to drive off the evil team. At the summit of Mt. Pyre, the player finds the leader of the team, who has taken the [[Red Orb]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Blue Orb]]{{sup/6|AS}} and proclaims that the young Trainer has arrived too late to stop him, having the admin from Southern Island attack the player before heading to Slateport City. The old couple that watches over the orbs beseech the player to stop the evil team, and they give the player the stolen orb's counterpart. Upon returning to Slateport, the player finds that Capt. Stern has discovered an undersea cavern on {{rt|128|Hoenn}}. The evil team then suddenly appears and takes over the captain's research submarine. The leader of the evil team once again taunts the player, and he mentions that the team's hideout is in Lilycove City. Captain Stern begs the player to stop the evil team. After fighting their way through to the center of the hideout, finding the [[Master Ball]] along the way, the player encounters Courtney{{sup/6|OR}}/Matt{{sup/6|AS}}, who battles the player to stall until the leader takes off in the submarine.

The player must then travel {{rt|124|Hoenn}} to [[Mossdeep City]], where they challenge Tate and Liza of the [[Mossdeep Gym]] to earn the {{Badge|Mind}}. After this a pillar of light appears on {{rt|128|Hoenn}}. Steven notices the player coming out of the Gym and invites them to his house, where he gives them the {{HM|07|Dive}} and the Devon Scuba Gear. Heading to {{rt|128|Hoenn}} and using Dive, the player finds the [[Seafloor Cavern]], where the evil team has gone. In the deepest reaches of the cavern, the player finds Maxie{{sup/6|OR}}/Archie{{sup/6|AS}} taunting the opposite version's team leader, who then challenges the player to a battle. After the battle, the player witnesses [[Tabitha]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Shelly]]{{sup/6|AS}} arrive and warn their leader against waking up the Legendary Pokémon, but the leader dismisses the warnings and uses the Orb to awaken the sleeping {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}}. After being awakened, the ancient Pokémon breaks out of the cavern and starts moving towards [[Sootopolis City]], driving the weather of Hoenn out of control. The opposite team's leader explains that they are unable to control Pokémon's Primal Reversion, and the primary evil team leader discovers to his horror that his plan did not work as he intended.

After the bosses leave to try to stop the Pokémon, Steven appears and tells the player to catch up with Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}} in [[Sootopolis City]]. Heading to {{rt|126|Hoenn}} and using Dive again, the player finds the entrance to Sootopolis City. Inside the city, the player finds Steven, who introduces them to his friend Wallace, the Sootopolis Gym Leader, who is also entrusted with the duty of protecting the [[Cave of Origin]].

Upon arriving in front of the cave's entrance, Steven, Wallace and the player meet up with the leaders and admin Tabitha/Shelly of both teams, along with Brendan or May, who explains what they saw on TV. The player receives the Magma Suit{{sup/6|OR}}/Aqua Suit{{sup/6|AS}} and is told that the Orb they possess can weaken the ancient Pokémon. After a few words of encouragement from everyone, the player heads inside. The player puts the suit on, inserts the orb into a slot in the suit and latches on to Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}} as the ancient Pokémon makes its way to the chamber where it can accomplish its Primal Reversion. The player witnesses it undergo the transformation and fights it. After capturing or defeating the Pokémon, the weather (seemingly) returns to normal. The team leaders reconcile, Steven gives the player the Eon Flute and Brendan/May explains how he/she is impressed with the player.

After defeating [[Wallace]] at the [[Sootopolis Gym]], the player gets the {{Badge|Rain}}, and the gym leader mentions that Prof. Birch has something for them. At Littleroot Town, the player is told that the recent events did change the climate in the Hoenn region, causing the Pokémon species that once left Hoenn to come back, and the regional Pokédex is not sufficient anymore, and gets the National Pokédex upgrade. The player now has all eight Badges, and they head down {{rt|128|Hoenn}} to [[Ever Grande City]], where {{ho|Victory Road}} and the Elite Four await. Wally battles the player one last time before they exit the cavern.

The [[Elite Four]] are the strongest Trainers in the region, and they can only be battled by challengers that have all eight Badges of Hoenn. They are [[Sidney]], who specializes in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon; [[Phoebe]], who specializes in {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon; [[Glacia]], who specializes in {{type|Ice}} Pokémon; and [[Drake]], who specializes in {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. After defeating the Elite Four, the player must then battle the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]], Steven.

After the battle, Professor Birch and Brendan/May arrive to congratulate the player. Birch examines the player's Pokédex, the player is registered in the Hall of Fame, and the credits roll as the player and Brendan/May return home. After the credits, on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} challenges, Brendan or May challenges the player to a battle one last time.

Back at home, the player's parents are discussing their plans to go see the [[Litleonids]] at [[Mossdeep City]], that [[Norman]] now has to cancel. As the parents ponder about what they can do with the tickets they bought, a mysterious symbol appears on screen, which then fades into a "To be continued" chyron.

===Delta Episode===
{{main|Delta Episode}}
Upon loading the saved game, the story continues with the Delta Episode. The episode revolves around a [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]] that is on course for collision with the planet and a newly developed character, Zinnia.

After completing the Delta Episode, the player is returned to Littleroot Town. Downstairs, [[Norman]] gives the player the [[S.S. Ticket]] to take the [[S.S. Tidal]] over to the [[Battle Resort]], and the player unlocks the [[Hoenn League]]'s rematch teams.

==Blurb==
Ancient Powers Reawaken!

Start your Pokémon adventure now! 
Behold the true Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}! 
Pikachu likes to cosplay?! 
Build a Secret Base all your own!

==Changes from Ruby and Sapphire==
===Mechanics inherited from later generations===
The following elements from {{g|X and Y}} are also included in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* [[Mega Evolution]]s and [[Mega Stone]]s, including a number of new Mega Evolutions and Mega Stones that did not exist in X and Y.
* The {{type|Fairy}} and the new neutral match-up {{t|Steel}} has to {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dark}}.
* [[Pokémon-Amie]] and [[Super Training]].
* [[Horde Encounter]]s.
** Occasionally, five-versus-one Horde Battles can also occur with Trainers.
* [[Battle Resort]] and [[Battle Maison]] replace the [[Battle Tower]].
* VS. Artwork or models are now used instead of sprites for Trainers and Gym Leaders.
* Stereoscopic 3D is incorporated, and in the same manner as in X and Y.
* There are 100 [[TM]]s, as opposed to 50 TMs in Ruby and Sapphire. The TM list from X and Y is used, with the exception of [[TM94]] ({{m|Rock Smash}}{{sup/6|XY}}/{{m|Secret Power}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}), to reflect the fact that Rock Smash is an HM once again.
* The [[Exp. Share]] is now a [[Key Item]] that shares [[experience]] with all Pokémon in the party when activated. It is also obtained earlier, replacing the [[Great Ball]] given by the [[Devon Corporation]] employee in [[Petalburg Woods]] after the player rescues them from the {{tc|Team Magma Grunt|Team Magma}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}}.
* The addition of Trainers with the {{tc|Fairy Tale Girl}}, {{tc|Mysterious Sisters}}, {{tc|Brains & Brawn}}, and {{tc|Ace Duo}} Trainer classes.

The following elements from [[Generation V]] are also included in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* [[TM]]s now can be used an unlimited number of times. They are not single-use items anymore.
** The prices of TMs that can be bought in stores were raised.
** TMs can't be [[Held item|held]], [[trade]]d, or sold anymore.
* The addition of Trainers with the {{tc|Backpacker}} Trainer class.

The following elements from [[Generation IV]] are also included in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* Physical and special moves are now determined by the move itself rather than type.
* The mechanic of {{cat|Evolution-inducing locations}}, for Pokémon that evolve {{DL|Methods of Evolution|when trained in a certain area}}, is also incorporated in the games.
** [[Moss Rock]] appears in [[Petalburg Woods]] for {{p|Leafeon}}.
** [[Ice Rock]] appears on the final floor of [[Shoal Cave]] during low tide for {{p|Glaceon}}.
** [[New Mauville]] serves as the location with a [[special magnetic field]] where {{p|Nosepass}} and {{p|Magneton}} can be evolved.
* Nine new Pokémon have been added to the Hoenn Pokédex. These are all [[Generation IV]] Pokémon which evolve from or into previous Hoenn Pokémon.
* If a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] faints, then it will reappear after defeating the {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* {{m|Flash}} is no longer an HM. As a result, Brawly's Knuckle Badge is no longer required to use it.
* [[Time]] visibly flowing from day to night. It was introduced in [[Generation II]] but was absent from [[Generation III]] games. It was since reintroduced in [[Generation IV]].

===All new elements===
* Completely new characters, such as [[Aarune]], [[Lisia]], and [[Zinnia]], appear in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]] can be obtained. This is a special female Pikachu that is able to swap one of the moves it knows by changing its costume in [[Contest Hall]]s.
* Groudon and Kyogre are given [[Primal Reversion]] forms which are accessed by holding their respective [[colored orbs]]. As such the orbs are now regular items instead of Key Items.
* After the Groudon/Kyogre event, the player can use the [[Eon Flute]] to [[soaring in the sky|soar]] the skies on {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}}, where Pokémon can be encountered and [[Mirage spot]]s found.
**While the trainer can battle certain Pokémon in the sky, this is not the same as the [[Sky Battle]] feature from X and Y as any Pokémon can be used, not just {{type|Flying}}s, or Pokémon with the {{a|Levitate}} ability.
*[[PokéNav Plus]] replaces [[PokéNav]], which works as a dual-screen feature. Other than retaining the Hoenn Map and Trainer's Eye features, it includes the dual-screen features from X and Y, the ability to encounter specific Pokémon, and tracking Berries or Secret Bases.
*After completing the Delta Episode, it becomes possible for the player to have both bikes after they talk to three specific people while riding on a bike to advertise the [[Rydel's Cycles|bike shop]].
*The player can now wear accessories such as the new Devon Scuba Gear to realistically show the player surviving underwater with a scuba mask, or the Go-Goggles. In addition the player also receives a Magma Suit{{sup/6|OR}}/Aqua Suit{{sup/6|AS}} which is not only used during the Primal Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}} awakening cinematic scenes, but later serves as a space suit when confronting Deoxys during the Delta Episode.
*The introduction of the {{tc|Scuba Diver}} and {{tc|Free Diver}} trainer classes, trainers who battle the player underwater.

===Changes to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald elements===
====Aesthetic changes====
* The physical Hoenn Pokédex has been redesigned, now appearing similar to the original [[Game Boy Advance]] system.
* Brendan and May have completely different attires, with Brendan's brown hair and white hat being more obvious, while May has a bow instead of the bandana she originally wore.
* Team Magma and Team Aqua have been given new designs; Team Magma Admin Tabitha appears to be huskier and Courtney has purple hair instead of brown. The Team Aqua Admins have dark skin tones. Team Aqua Admin Shelly has black hair with accents of blue instead of red hair and Matt is more muscular.
* The Hoenn Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and other Trainers were redesigned with updated appearances.

====Location changes====
* The dark areas of [[Granite Cave]] now require the Mach Bike from Mauville City for the player to access, and are now optional.
* [[Mauville City]] has been completely redesigned into an indoor shopping complex and is dubbed the largest city in Hoenn, playing a similar role to [[Lumiose City]] from X and Y.
** The [[Mauville Game Corner]] has been closed down, as game corners are no longer included in Pokémon games since Generation V.
* The [[Abandoned Ship]] has been replaced by [[Sea Mauville]]. Its backstory has also been greatly expanded.
* [[Scorched Slab]] has been greatly expanded, encompassing four floors now. {{p|Heatran}} can be caught on the lowest floor after defeating or capturing Groudon/Kyogre.
* The number of puzzles in the [[Trick House]] is reduced from eight to six. Badges are also no longer required to start each puzzle, though some HM abilities from certain Badges are needed to navigate through certain puzzles.
* The {{gy|Dewford}} and [[Mossdeep Gym]]s have received complete redesigns, while the other six gyms have received minor redesigns.
* The interior of [[Mt. Pyre]] has been redesigned. On one hand it has been simplified, as the puzzle with holes in floors has been removed (both [[Incense]]s are now lying in the open), and the number of floors has been reduced from six to four. On the other hand, exploring it is now mandatory, as the doorway leading to the exterior has been relocated from the first floor to the third.
* The door maze from New Mauville has been removed.
* [[Sky Pillar]] has been completely redesigned, and the Mach Bike puzzle has been removed.
* The [[Hoenn Safari Zone]] has been completely redesigned to where the player is more dependent on the bikes for traveling through the Safari Zone. The bikes are needed for accessing Area 3 and 4 (which can use either bike and not just one specific bike like before) and to access the long-grass section in each area.
* A few new areas are added to {{ho|Victory Road}} that did not exist in Generation III. This includes an area where the player can face [[Wally]] instead of the main area of 1F, where Wally was encountered in Generation III.

====Gameplay changes====
* [[Secret Base]]s have been completely upgraded, becoming Super Secret Bases. Features include sharing bases with other players, inviting other players as secret pals, capturing flags, and customizing the player's own Gym.
* [[Mirage spot]]s are added as an apparent evolution of the {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}} mechanic.
* [[Pokémon Contest]]s are now called Pokémon Contest Spectaculars.
** The Beauty and Smart conditions have been renamed to {{OBP|Beautiful|condition}} and {{OBP|Clever|condition}}, respectively.
** [[Pokéblock]]s and Pokéblock making have been heavily simplified, with Pokéblock making no longer requiring more than one player to perform successfully.
** The [[sheen]] stat has been removed, meaning there is no longer a limit to how many Pokéblocks a player can give to their Pokémon, enabling Pokémon to have all of their [[Contest condition|condition stats]] maxed out.
** {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Contest Ribbons}} are only awarded to Pokémon who have won in the [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]].
** [[Wallace]], as well as two new Contest-exclusive characters—[[Lisia]] and {{ga|Chaz}}— appear as special contestants.
* The Safari Zone no longer requires that the player play the Safari Game. Instead, the Pokémon can be caught through normal encounters.
* Bikes are now capable of traveling through [[tall grass|long grass]].
* The player only needs one Badge instead of five to be able to rebattle the Trainers listed in the Trainer's Eye.
* The ability to search for hidden items underwater using the Dowsing Machine has been removed, as the Dowsing Machine is now worn as an accessory while in use. Hidden items still exist underwater, however.
* Similar to Emerald's {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, [[Battle Point]]s can be earned to use as payment for moves learned from Move Tutors in the Battle Resort. Notably a number of these moves were formerly TMs during Generation III.
** Free Move Tutors are located in Mauville City, [[Meteor Falls]] (after the Delta Episode), and [[Sootopolis City]].
* Trainers that turn in place can now spot the player when they are turning if the player is directly north, south, east, or west of the Trainer.
*[[Mr. Briney]]'s boat is now capable of traveling between {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and {{rt|109|Hoenn}} without having to stop at [[Dewford Town]] first. Additionally if the player travels through [[Rusturf Tunnel]] to reach the other side, Mr. Briney would be found at that location allowing the player to use his boat without having to backtrack to the previous location.
**Because of the change on how the boat operates, {{rt|105|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} will not be counted as seen until the player returns there later after acquiring {{m|Surf}}.
* [[Trend|Trendy phrases]] set in [[Dewford Town]] are constructed differently. Since the [[easy chat system]] was removed, the player constructs a trendy phrase by selecting an item from the Items or Medicine Pockets along with one of ten possible words.

====Story====
* Many characters' roles in the story are significantly elaborated upon, most notably Steven, Wallace, Team Aqua & Team Magma, and Wally.
** {{Steven}}'s plot has been expanded to encompass a search for the secrets of the [[Mega Stone]]s.
** Team Aqua & Team Magma's goals are slightly different: Team Aqua wishes to revert the Earth to its prehistoric state in order to restore the Pokémon habitats lost to human advancement, while Team Magma wishes to provide humanity with more habitable land as a means of accelerating human innovation.
*** Further, the admins now have extended personalities.
*** In addition, the opposite team, rather than acting as an ally, simply opposes their counterparts, even distrusting the player as to warn them not to interfere with their own goals.
** In addition to his studies of how Pokémon behave in the wild, [[Professor Birch]] is also said to do research on Pokémon that left Hoenn after the region's climate changed, as revealed after the encounter with Groudon{{sup/6|OR}} or Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}.
** May/Brendan, when not chosen, has an extended personality and bigger role in the storyline, even teaming with the player against Team Magma/Aqua at Meteor Falls, and seeing the player after Groudon/Kyogre is awakened.
* Steven can no longer be encountered in [[Granite Cave]] before defeating [[Brawly]], as a line of NPCs will block the path.
* Relating to Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}} or Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}}:
** Team Magma/Aqua now steals the [[Red Orb|Red]]/[[Blue Orb]] instead of the opposite one, to align with the new [[Primal Reversion]] mechanic and its place in the plot.
** [[Tabitha]] is now the Team Magma counterpart to Team Aqua's [[Shelly]], and [[Courtney]] is [[Matt]]'s counterpart, instead of the Admins of the same sex being counterparts.
** Instead of Team Magma/Aqua leaving [[Meteor Falls]] once they are found, Tabitha{{sup/6|OR}} or Shelly{{sup/6|AS}} and a Grunt instead challenge the player to a [[Multi Battle]] with {{ga|May}} or {{ga|Brendan}}.
** The motivation behind Team Magma/Aqua's visit to [[Mt. Chimney]] and [[Weather Institute]] is changed.
** During the encounter with the team leaders at Mt. Pyre, Courtney{{sup/6|OR}} or Matt{{sup/6|AS}} challenges the player to a battle to help buy time so their leader can escape.
* The encounter with Steven on {{rt|118|Hoenn}} is now interrupted by a brief side mission where {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|AS}} takes Steven and the player to [[Southern Island]].
** Latios{{sup/6|OR}} or Latias{{sup/6|AS}} now joins the player's party during their trip to Southern Island, instead of being a [[roaming Pokémon]] in the post-game. An [[Eon Ticket]] is still required to return to Southern Island and obtain the alternate Eon Pokémon.
* The [[New Mauville]] sidequest, which originally started after defeating [[Norman]] and obtaining {{m|Surf}}, starts much later now, after the Groudon or Kyogre event.
* After defeating the Elite Four, the games feature the [[Delta Episode]]. Similar to Pokémon Emerald, Rayquaza plays a major role in this quest.
** The Meteorite plays a larger role in the game, particularly in the Delta Episode as a means for Rayquaza to Mega Evolve in the official storyline. Because of this, it can no longer be given to [[Professor Cozmo]] in return for {{TM|27|Return}} (though he does give the player {{TM|23|Smack Down}} for helping him at Meteor Falls). TM27 can still be found in [[Pacifidlog Town]].
** Similar to Pokémon Emerald, the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] is taken over during the events of the Delta Episode by Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}} or Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}} and the player must team up with Steven to correct the situation, including a Multi Battle at the end.
*** Unlike the Multi Battle against Team Magma from Emerald, the player and Steven's opponents from Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}} are Courtney and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}, instead of [[Maxie]] and Tabitha.
* In order to board the [[S.S. Tidal]] which would allow the player entry into the Battle Resort, the Delta Episode must be completed first.
* The player keeps both [[colored orbs]] after dealing with Groudon{{sup/6|OR}} or Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}. The optional sidequest where the player accompanies the team leaders returning the orbs to [[Mt. Pyre]] and the team leaders apologizing for their actions has been omitted. They instead apologize at [[Sootopolis City]] when they give the player the Magma Suit{{sup/6|OR}}/Aqua Suit{{sup/6|AS}}.
* Certain Gym Leaders and Elite Four members can be found outside their Gyms interacting with the world after the player has beaten the game.
* The battle against May or Brendan as the players' rival at [[Lilycove City]] is no longer optional.
* Brendan/May challenges the player to one final battle at {{rt|103|Hoenn}} immediately following the credits.

====Battles====
* A number of teams for Trainers that can be rematched through Trainer's Eye are different from the original Ruby and Sapphire. Others have been removed.
** The Roselia of {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} Lydia from {{rt|117|Hoenn}} is now a Budew even before she is rematched.
* When the player faces May or Brendan as their rival in [[Lilycove City]], their Pokémon teams are fully evolved.
* {{p|Slugma}} takes {{p|Numel}}'s place in May or Brendan's original Ruby and Sapphire lineup if their first partner Pokémon is not Torchic.
* The Trainers found on [[Mt. Chimney]] that were encountered after defeating Team Aqua/Team Magma have been removed.
** {{tc|Expert}} Shelby has been moved from [[Mt. Chimney]] to [[Jagged Pass]].
* In Generation III the female administrators of Team Magma/Team Aqua, Courtney/Shelly were fought in the [[Seafloor Cavern]] before facing the team leader. This has been omitted in Generation VI, and as a result the player does not face against any administrators in this location.
* Brendan or May will also challenge the player after the credits have ended. In this battle, their first partner Pokémon can Mega Evolve.
* The Trainers within the {{ho|Victory Road}} now have Pokémon from the [[National Pokédex]] on their teams instead of just using Pokémon native to Hoenn.
* The Elite Four and Champion's initial lineups have changed somewhat, and when challenged in the post-game, they now have tougher teams, with higher levels, different movesets, and non-regional Pokémon on their teams, and including some [[Mega Evolution]]s.
* [[Wally]]'s {{p|Ralts}} eventually evolves into {{p|Gallade}} instead of {{p|Gardevoir}}, and is able to Mega Evolve as Gallade.
* Wally is given an exclusive battle theme, a rock remix of his leitmotif, rather than using the standard trainer battle theme.
* Archie's {{p|Sharpedo}}, Maxie's {{p|Camerupt}}, and Steven's {{p|Metagross}} can now Mega Evolve.

====Obtainable Pokémon====
* In a few areas, the encounterable Pokémon have changed. Certain Water-type Pokémon are not found in all of the same areas they were in the original games, such as in [[Mossdeep City]], where {{p|Sharpedo}} was removed. A few evolved Pokémon such as {{p|Swellow}} or {{p|Wailord}} also can no longer be found in the wild. The Pokémon in the {{safari|Hoenn}} have also changed significantly.
* {{p|Feebas}} can now be found by fishing anywhere on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} instead of six random spots. However, it can still be found more easily by fishing directly underneath the bridge near the [[Weather Institute]] during the daytime or in the tiles adjacent to the lone rock in the river's southernmost curve (slightly north of the large field of long grass) during the nighttime.
* The Legendary Pokémon {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Virizion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Landorus}}, and {{p|Cresselia}} are now obtainable in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Some are exclusive to one version and some may require special circumstances to unlock them.
* {{p|Deoxys}} is now catchable during the climax of the Delta Episode, making this the first time where a [[Mythical Pokémon]] has been legitimately available without the use of promotional events. It can also change its [[Form]]e freely via a meteorite in Professor Cozmo's house in [[Fallarbor Town]], as opposed to Generation III where its Forme was dependent on the game it was in.
* {{Shiny}} variants of Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, and Deoxys are now impossible to encounter in the wild; they can still be legitimately obtained if they are caught in Generations III or IV and transferred to Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire.
* The [[catch rate]]s of several [[Legendary Pokémon]] are altered:
** The catch rates of Kyogre, Groudon, Dialga, Palkia, Reshiram, and Zekrom were reduced to 3.
** The catch rate of Rayquaza was raised from 3 to 45.
* {{p|Spiritomb}} may be encountered through a special method in [[Sea Mauville]].
* Like in Emerald, [[Professor Birch]] will give the player their choice of a [[Johto first partner Pokémon]]. He'll do this on {{rt|101|Hoenn}} after the player first enters the Hall of Fame and talks to [[Zinnia]].
** After obtaining the Johto first partner Pokémon and completing the Delta Episode, the Professor will give the player an [[Unova]] first partner Pokémon, and after that, a [[Sinnoh]] first partner Pokémon if the player enters the Hall of Fame once more.
* Upon defeating or capturing {{p|Kyogre}}/{{p|Groudon}}, many Pokémon not available in [[Generation III]] become available as [[hidden Pokémon]].
* After defeating or capturing Kyogre/Groudon, the elderly woman in [[Lavaridge Town]] who could give the player a {{p|Wynaut}} Egg now gives out a second Pokémon Egg which contains a {{p|Togepi}}.

=====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]=====

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{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|2|Steel|Fairy|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|422|Shellos|1|Water|formlink={{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea}}|gen=6}}
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{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|538|Throh|1|Fighting|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|690|Skrelp|2|Poison|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|691|Dragalge|2|Poison|Dragon|gen=6}}
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{{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|336|Seviper|1|Poison|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|422|form=E|Shellos|1|Water|formlink={{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|East Sea}}|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|423|form=E|Gastrodon|2|Water|Ground|formlink={{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|East Sea}}|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|539|Sawk|1|Fighting|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|564|Tirtouga|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|565|Carracosta|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|692|Clauncher|1|Water|gen=6}}
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==Compatibility==
Like Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire can connect with the [[Pokémon Bank]], [[Poké Transporter]], and the [[Pokémon Global Link]] website. They are mostly compatible with {{g|X and Y}}, with the exception of alternate forms, Mega Evolutions, moves, or Abilities introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which cannot be traded to or used in battle with X and Y.

==Localization changes==
* In the Japanese and Korean versions, {{ho|Mom}} says that she and [[Norman]] saw the [[Litleonids]] when they last passed by 12 years ago. However, this was changed to 11 years ago in the English and other language versions.
*: ''"The [[Litleonids]], hmm? I remember going to see them with your dad 11 years ago when they last passed by!"''
* {{tc|Street Thug}} Hannibal, found on {{rt|123|Hoenn}}, is 54 years old: ''"I’ve been alive for 54 years!"'' In the French version only, he first claims to be 50 years old and then corrects it to 54: ''"Je viens d’avoir 50 ans. Bon, en fait, 54 ans…"''
* {{tc|Beauty}} Bunnie, found in the [[Battle Maison]], pretends to be an adult woman, but she is 7 years old in the English, Japanese, and Korean versions, 13 years old in the German and Italian versions, or 15 years old in the Spanish version. Conversely, she is 45 years old in the French version, where she is pretending to be younger instead.
*: Before battle: ''"Hey there, Trainer! Do you think I’m a grown-up?"''
*: After winning: ''"Tee hee... I won because I’m a grown-up!"''
*: After losing: ''"Tee hee! My mom did my makeup! I’m actually only seven years old!"''

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire===
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===Localization changes inherited from other games===
* In the Japanese versions of [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, a music box version of the "Happy Birthday to You" music theme plays the first time when the player enters a [[Pokémon Center]] in their current [[birthday]]. This music theme starts playing during the cutscene when the [[Pokémon Center lady]] says happy birthday to the player, and keeps playing after the cutscene is over. In subsequent visits during the current birthday, this music theme is replaced by "[[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Happy Birthday from the Pokémon Center!]]", a rendition of the regular "Pokémon Center" theme in a music box style as well.
** In international versions, "Happy Birthday to You" is not heard. Instead, "Happy Birthday from the Pokémon Center!" plays in all visits during the player's birthday.

==Reception==
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire hold a rating of 83%<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-omega-ruby Pokémon Omega Ruby for 3DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> and 82%,<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-alpha-sapphire Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for 3DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|Metacritic}}. {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a "Good" 7.8/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/18/pokemon-alpha-sapphire-and-omega-ruby-review Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby Review - IGN]</ref> 1.2 points fewer than Pokémon X and Y, criticizing the excessive amount of water and [[HM]]s. This reasoning was {{n|Gotta Meme 'em All: 7.8/10 Too Much Water|quickly mocked by fans}} due to these issues' presence in the original games apparently being overlooked. Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire a score of 37 out of 40,<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-111714-pokemon-omega-rubyalpha-sapphire/ Famitsu review scores (11/17/14) - Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire - Nintendo Everything]</ref> scoring two points fewer than X and Y and three points more than Ruby and Sapphire. {{wp|Nintendo Life}} gave the games a score of 9 out of 10<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/pokemon_omega_ruby_and_alpha_sapphire Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby Review - Nintendo Life]</ref> and {{wp|Eurogamer}} gave them a 8/10 noting that "It's the closest many of us will likely get to genuinely exploring unknown territory".<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-alpha-sapphire-review Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby Review - Eurogamer]</ref>

===Sales===
Within the first three days of release for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, 3.04 million copies were sold in Japan, North America, and other territories.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2014/11/26/pokemon-omega-rubyalpha-sapphire-sold-3-million-worldwide-three-days/ Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Sold Over 3 Million Worldwide In Three Days - Siliconera]</ref> Later when released in the UK, they came in at numbers 6 and 7 of the top ten video game sales chart for that week, also earning enough sales from both games into becoming the current candidates for the largest game launch of the Pokémon series in the region, beating out {{game|Black and White|s}}, which previously held this record.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-12-01-omega-ruby-and-alpha-sapphire-uks-biggest-pokemon-launch-ever Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire UK's biggest Pokémon launch ever • Eurogamer.net]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 9.94 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2015/150507_4e.pdf#page=5 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Earnings Release for Fiscal Year Ended March 2015]</ref> As of March 31, 2024, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have sold 14.62 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/3ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo 3DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sold 1,327,671 individual units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 613,946 from Pokémon Omega Ruby and 713,725 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 74.34% and 77.66% respectively.<ref name="CY 2014">[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2014-cy-2013-12-30-2014-12-28.1076342/ Media Create Sales: 2014 CY {2013.12.30 - 2014.12.28} | NeoGAF]</ref> By January 3, 2021, the end of their 320th week, they had sold 2,954,237 copies, being 1,366,483 from Pokémon Omega Ruby and 1,587,754 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.<ref>[https://www.resetera.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2020-2019-dec-30-2021-jan-03-new-used.436718/ Media Create Sales: CY 2020 (2019 Dec 30 - 2021 Jan 03) Sales | ResetEra]</ref>

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Dual Pack sold 90,497 units on its first week, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 88.46%.<ref name="CY 2014"/> By December 28, 2014, the end of its 6th week, it had sold 98,101 copies.<ref name="CY 2014"/> Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Gift Pack sold 1,169 units on its first week, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 6.25%.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2015-2014-dec-29-2016-jan-03.1277070/ Media Create Sales: CY 2015 (2014 Dec 29 - 2016 Jan 03) | NeoGAF]</ref> By January 1, 2017, the end of its 56th week, it had sold 9,052 copies.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2016-2016-jan-04-2017-jan-01.1427978/ Media Create Sales: CY 2016 (2016 Jan 04 - 2017 Jan 01) | NeoGAF]</ref> Combining all releases, the games sold 3,168,543 units, being 1,473,636 from Pokémon Omega Ruby and 1,694,907 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{alpha sapphire color}}; background:#{{omega ruby color}}"
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| November 23, 2014
| 1st
| 1,327,671
| {{tt|1,327,671|613,946 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 713,725 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 2
| November 30, 2014
| 1st
| 298,613
| 1,626,284
|-
| 3
| December 7, 2014
| 2nd
| 171,813
| 1,798,097
|-
| 4
| December 14, 2014
| 2nd
| 152,384
| 1,950,481
|-
| 5
| December 21, 2014
| 2nd
| 167,534
| 2,118,015
|-
| 6
| December 28, 2014
| 2nd
| 165,329
| {{tt|2,283,344|1,058,252 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,225,092 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 7
| January 4, 2015
| 2nd
| 110,895
| 2,394,239
|-
| 8
| January 11, 2015
| 2nd
| 38,420
| 2,432,659
|-
| 9
| January 18, 2015
| 2nd
| 24,964
| 2,457,623
|-
| 10
| January 25, 2015
| 5th
| 17,035
| 2,474,658
|-
| 11
| February 1, 2015
| 7th
| 14,108
| 2,488,766
|-
| 12
| February 8, 2015
| 5th
| 12,234
| 2,501,000
|-
| 13
| February 15, 2015
| 8th
| 12,922
| 2,513,921
|-
| 14
| February 22, 2015
| 9th
| 11,256
| 2,525,177
|-
| 15
| March 1, 2015
| 6th
| 12,680
| 2,537,857
|-
| 16
| March 8, 2015
| 10th
| 11,297
| 2,549,155
|-
| 17
| March 15, 2015
| 12th
| 10,768
| 2,559,923
|-
| 18
| March 22, 2015
| 16th
| 8,646
| 2,568,569
|-
| 19
| March 29, 2015
| 23rd
| -
| -
|-
| 20
| April 5, 2015
| 18th
| 8,709
| 2,587,345
|-
| 59
| January 3, 2016
| 32nd
| -
| {{tt|2,747,782|1,272,034 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,475,748 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 111
| January 1, 2017
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,928,285|1,354,394 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,573,891 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 163
| December 31, 2017
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,947,599|1,363,191 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,584,408 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 215
| December 30, 2018
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,951,707|1,365,324 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,586,383 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 267
| December 29, 2019
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,953,468|1,366,195 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,587,273 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 320
| January 3, 2021
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,954,237|1,366,483 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,587,754 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Dual Pack''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{alpha sapphire color}}; background:#{{omega ruby color}}"
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| November 23, 2014
| 2nd
| 90,497
| 90,497
|-
| 2
| November 30, 2014
| 26th
| -
| -
|-
| 6
| December 28, 2014
| -
| -
| 98,101
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Gift Pack''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{alpha sapphire color}}; background:#{{omega ruby color}}"
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| December 13, 2015
| -
| 1,169
| 1,169
|-
| 4
| January 3, 2016
| -
| -
| 4,255
|-
| 56
| January 1, 2017
| -
| -
| 9,052
|}</div>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection}}

==Version history==
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{Alpha Sapphire color}}; background: #{{Omega Ruby color}}"
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center" | Release date
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center" | Official changelog
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytr|5px}}" | More information
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0
| style="text-align:center" | {{tt|November 21, 2014|Japan, North America, Australia, and South Korea}} {{tt|November 24, 2014|Europe}}
| N/A
| Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1
| style="text-align:center" | November 25, 2014
|
* ''Adjustments have been made to make for a more fun gaming experience.''
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2
| style="text-align:center" | December 3, 2014
|
* ''Fixed the issue in which the game freezes during the end credits after entering the Hall of Fame in certain game data.''
| Fix for the [[List of glitches in Generation VI#Hall of Fame freeze|Hall of Fame freeze]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3
| style="text-align:center" | April 1, 2015
|
* ''Adjustments have been made for an improved gaming experience.''
|
|-
| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 1.4
| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center" | April 23, 2015
| style="background: #FFF" |
* ''Introduces additional enhancements to improve the user’s experience and enjoyment.''
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire beta}}

== Demo ==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version}}

==Trailers==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer}}
*A promotional trailer was made to promote Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The trailer was broadcasted in Japan on November 16, 2014, later being released on the Japanese ''Pokémon'' [[YouTube]] Channel the same day, and on the English ''Pokémon'' YouTube Channel on November 20, 2014.
{{youtubevid|ywGSON9tNq0|Pokemon|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}
{{youtubevid|00DyEDmQ83s|Pokemon|Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
{{youtubevid|2Ma2CBnBlXs|Pokemon|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}
{{youtubevid|8FJEyj6ctTQ|Pokemon|Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
{{youtubevid|HuaL_hMpPaM|Pokemon|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}
{{youtubevid|4HlADiJFI5c|Pokemon|Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
{{youtubevid|g_Sb-te1c6c|Pokemon|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Omega Ruby EN logo.png|English Omega Ruby logo
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire EN logo.png|English Alpha Sapphire logo
Pokémon Omega Ruby JP logo.png|Japanese Omega Ruby logo
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire JP logo.png|Japanese Alpha Sapphire logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
File:Omega RubyTitle.png|English Omega Ruby title screen
File:Alpha SapphireTitle.png|English Alpha Sapphire title screen
File:Japanese Omega RubyTitle.png|Japanese Omega Ruby title screen
File:Japanese Alpha SapphireTitle.png|Japanese Alpha Sapphire title screen
</gallery>

===Icons===
<gallery>
Omega Ruby icon.png|Omega Ruby Home Menu icon{{tt|*|also used for the Miiverse community}}
Alpha Sapphire icon.png|Alpha Sapphire Home Menu icon
</gallery>

===Boxart===
<gallery>
Omega Ruby UK boxart.png|UK Omega Ruby boxart
Alpha Sapphire UK boxart.png|UK Alpha Sapphire boxart
Omega Ruby KO boxart.png|Korean Omega Ruby boxart
Alpha Sapphire KO boxart.png|Korean Alpha Sapphire boxart
Omega Ruby AB boxart.png|Southeast Asian and Middle East regions Omega Ruby boxart
Alpha Sapphire AB boxart.png|Southeast Asian and Middle East regions Alpha Sapphire boxart
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The games were named by [[Masafumi Nukita]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>
* In all territories except Europe, these games were released on the twelfth anniversary of the Japanese release of {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.
** Also, these games were released the same day ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' first aired on Japan.
* These are the first pair of [[remake]]s in which:
** There are no [[location preview]]s.
** No HMs that were introduced after the generation of the original games are included.
** No new player characters are introduced.
** Nearly all Pokémon not in the original games use recycled [[Pokédex]] descriptions (from [[Pokémon X and Y]]) instead of receiving brand new ones, with the only exception being {{p|Hoopa}}.
** The events of the game do not run concurrently with the events of the main installment in the generation, instead, being implied to run around the same time as the original Ruby and Sapphire, while [[Pokémon X and Y]] takes place around the same time as {{B2W2}}.
** Pokémon originating from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|the original games}} can be transferred to the remakes.
** There is no bundle containing a compatible accessory.
* These are the only pair of [[remake]]s in which:
** All methods of Evolutions that were introduced after the original games are possible:
*** In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{cat|Pokémon that evolve based on time}} cannot evolve because there is no [[time]] of day clock.
*** In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by training in a certain location}} cannot evolve because none of those areas are in those games.
*** In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] which only supports the first 151 Pokémon along with {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, held items are not supported and [[Friendship]]-induced evolutions do not trigger.
*** In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], despite {{p|Eevee}} being able to reach high levels of [[Friendship]] (which has been amalgamated with [[Affection]] since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!) and learn a Fairy-type move, its evolution into {{p|Sylveon}} does not trigger.
*** By extension, this is the only pair of remakes where all of the evolutions of Eevee that existed at the time are obtainable without [[trading]].
** Certain Pokémon that were in the original games received entirely new [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] ({{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}).
** The in-game appearances of obtainable Pokémon are recycled from the generation's main pair of games.
** New held items that were not in the generation's main pair of games were introduced.
* The Japanese and Korean logos for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire both feature the game's corresponding colored orb.
* These are the only Pokémon games where the National Pokédex can be unlocked before entering the Hall of Fame without external trading. {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} technically were the first games to feature an unlockable National Pokédex prior to entering the Hall of Fame, but required trading from another [[Generation III]] Pokémon game.
* These are the first games to feature Hoenn in Korean, as the Generation III games were never translated into Korean.
* With the exception of Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza, Pokémon from the original games recycle their Pokédex descriptions from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.
* The ace Pokémon of the three new characters introduced within these remakes ([[Aarune]], [[Lisia]], and [[Zinnia]]), are all part {{type|Dragon}}.
* These are the last [[core series]] games to date to feature Pokédex entries for all existing Pokémon at the time.
** Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon still allowed Pokémon outside of those usually obtainable to be transferred into the game; however, they lack Pokédex entries and numbers.
** Starting from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], games no longer include all existing Pokémon in their code.
*** While the [[National Pokédex]] makes a return in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it remains faithful to the original games, only listing the 493 species from the first four generations.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケットモンスターオメガルビー・アルファサファイア
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢歐米加紅寶石／阿爾法藍寶石|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Āumáihgā Hùhngbóusehk / Ayíhfaat Làahmbóusehk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢歐米加紅寶石／阿爾法藍寶石 精灵宝可梦欧米伽红宝石／阿尔法蓝宝石|Jīnglíng Pokémon Ōumǐgā Hóngbǎoshí / Āěrfǎ Lánbǎoshí}}
|fr_ca=Pokémon Omega Ruby et Alpha Saphirre
|fr_eu=Pokémon Rubis Oméga et Saphir Alpha
|de=Pokémon Omega Rubin und Alpha Saphir
|it=Pokémon Rubino Omega e Zaffiro Alpha
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 오메가루비·알파사파이어|Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|pt=Pokémon Omega Ruby e Alpha Sapphire
|es_eu=Pokémon Rubí Omega y Zafiro Alfa
|es_la=Pokémon Omega Ruby y Alpha Saphirre
|nl=Pokémon Omega Robijn en Alfa Saffier
|sv=Pokémon Omega Rubin och Alfa Safir
|no=Pokémon Omega Rubin og Alfa Safir
|dk=Pokémon Omega Rubin og Alfa Safir
|fi=Pokémon Omega-rubiini ja Alfa-safiiri}}

==See also==
*{{Appendix|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire walkthrough}}{{bulbanews|game}}

==External links==
* [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/14866558073477520402/14866558073477520408 Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Miiverse Community]

==References==
<references />

{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

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Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions

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{{Samename|[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion|HeartGold & SoulSilver (TCG)}}
----
{{Infobox game |colorscheme=heartgold|bordercolorscheme=soulsilver
|name=Pokémon HeartGold Version
|name2=Pokémon SoulSilver Version
|jname=ポケットモンスターハートゴールド
|jname2=ポケットモンスターソウルシルバー
|boxart=HeartGold EN boxart.jpg
|boxart2=SoulSilver EN boxart.jpg
|caption=Pokémon HeartGold Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Ho-Oh}}.
|caption2=Pokémon SoulSilver Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Lugia}}.
|jbox=HeartGold JP boxart.jpg
|jbox2=SoulSilver JP boxart.jpg
|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters HeartGold.
|jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters SoulSilver.
|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
|category=RPG
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]], [[Infrared|IR]] (for Pokéwalker)
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation IV]] [[core series]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=3
|acb=G
|oflc=G
|grb=ALL
|gsrr=6+
|release_date_ja=September 12, 2009<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/hgss/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
|release_date_na=March 14, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=March 25, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20095 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon HeartGold Version]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20096 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon SoulSilver Version]</ref>
|release_date_eu=March 26, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref> April 2, 2010{{tt|*|Versions with Dutch box and manual}}<ref>[https://www.nintendo.nl/Nieuws/2010/Lanceerdatum-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-en-Pokemon-SoulSilver-Version-bevestigd-259986.html Nintendo of the Netherlands announcement regarding the delayed release date (retrieved August 3, 2020)] (Dutch)</ref>
|release_date_kr=February 4, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/pokemon_hgss/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref>
|release_date_tw=September 12, 2009
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/hgss/ Pokémon.co.jp] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ipkj/ Nintendo.co.jp] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/ Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (US)] [http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (UK)] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/SMbDUlAHoYoFKJ0LEG5P8oBjDy8HDY0N Nintendo.com (HeartGold)] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/fIpnogOynK7K1gQq74MeOMcYriQppCnD Nintendo.com (SoulSilver)] [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-DS/Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-272365.html Nintendo.co.uk (HeartGold)] [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-DS/Pokemon-SoulSilver-Version-272475.html Nintendo.co.uk (SoulSilver)] [http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/ Official site]
}}
{{bulbanews|game}}
{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
'''Pokémon HeartGold Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターハートゴールド''' ''Pocket Monsters HeartGold'') and '''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターソウルシルバー''' ''Pocket Monsters SoulSilver'') are paired [[Generation IV]] [[remake]]s of the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

Much like how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} revisited the [[Generation I]] story of [[Kanto]], HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of [[Johto]], with the player's starting town being [[New Bark Town]]. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. Some aspects exclusive to {{v2|Crystal}} are also included. Like how FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto (such as the [[Sinnoh first partner Pokémon]]) and vice versa.

{{ga|Kris}}, despite being the female counterpart of {{ga|Ethan|Crystal's player character}}, is not included as the female player character, with a {{ga|Lyra|new character}} instead taking her place. Whether she is chosen to be the [[player character]] or not, this new character will still appear in the game. The unselected protagonist will take a pseudo-[[rival]] role similar to the unselected characters of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

The games were released on September 12, 2009, in Japan, February 4, 2010, in Korea, March 14, 2010, in North America, March 25, 2010, in Australia and March 26, 2010, in Europe (this excludes {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, and the Flemish part of Belgium due to an in-game save error,<ref>[https://tweakers.net/nieuws/66417/nintendo-roept-pokemon-games-terug-wegens-bug.html ''Nintendo roept Pokémon spellen terug wegens bug'' (Nintendo recalls Pokémon games because of bug) - Tweakers (Dutch report on the save data bug)] (retrieved August 3, 2020)</ref> with the patched copies later released on April 2, 2010).<ref>[https://www.nintendo.nl/Nieuws/2010/Lanceerdatum-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-en-Pokemon-SoulSilver-Version-bevestigd-259986.html Nintendo of the Netherlands announcement regarding the delayed release date (retrieved August 3, 2020)] (Dutch)</ref>

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The plot of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver is mostly the same as Gold and Silver with a few changes and included plot elements exclusive to {{game|Crystal}}. The {{player}}, either {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Lyra}}, begins their journey from [[New Bark Town]], running an errand for [[Professor Elm]] to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house to discover what he was so excited about. Elm supplies the player with one of three Pokémon, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}}, for this errand. After Mr. Pokémon's discovery turns out to be an {{pkmn|Egg}}, the player returns to New Bark Town, only to find that a suspicious {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} seen lurking outside of Elm's lab earlier has stolen one of Elm's Pokémon— the one that the player's choice is weak to, coincidentally. Upon defeating him and returning to New Bark Town, the player gives the name of the boy (the player can choose any name, provided it fits under the seven-character limit; his name defaults to Soul in HeartGold and Heart in SoulSilver) to a police officer who has come to investigate the incident. Elm is amazed by the Egg and insists on studying it, allowing the player to keep the Pokémon they traveled with as a [[first partner Pokémon]]. From here, he encourages the player to journey across [[Johto]] and challenge the eight [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Falkner]], [[Bugsy]], [[Whitney]], [[Morty]], [[Chuck]], [[Jasmine]], [[Pryce]], and [[Clair]], and eventually the [[Pokémon League]]. With the first Gym in [[Violet City]] nearby, the player heads off on their adventure.

Upon arriving at Violet City, the player must first defeat the Elder, [[Li]], at [[Sprout Tower]] before facing the Violet City Gym. Li has just been defeated by Silver and after the player defeats Li, he gives the player {{m|Flash}}. After defeating Falkner for the {{Badge|Zephyr}}, Elm's assistant appears to give the player the Egg, which will later hatch into a {{p|Togepi}}. Heading south towards [[Azalea Town]] by way of {{rt|32|Johto}} and [[Union Cave]], the player meets up with the villainous [[Team Rocket]], formed again after it was disbanded [[Generation I|three years prior]] in the neighboring [[Kanto]] region by {{ga|Red|a young Trainer}}. They are cutting off the tails of the {{p|Slowpoke}} that are sacred in Azalea, intending to sell them for a large profit. [[Kurt]], a local maker of specialty [[Poké Ball]]s, is greatly angered by this, and requests the player's help in chasing away Team Rocket and saving the Slowpoke. Though he falls into the [[Slowpoke Well]], hurting himself in the process, he begs the player to continue on to fight the organization with their Pokémon. After this has been done, and Team Rocket is chased away from Azalea, Kurt gives the player a [[Lure Ball]] and will make his specialty Poké Balls when brought any kind of [[Apricorn]], once per day. After defeating [[Bugsy]] in the [[Azalea Gym]] for the {{Badge|Hive}} and defeating the red-haired boy (Silver) once again, the player can journey into [[Ilex Forest]] to find the [[Charcoal]] maker's {{p|Farfetch'd}} and get {{HM|01|Cut}}. With this, Ilex Forest can be navigated through towards {{rt|34|Johto}}. On Route 34, a [[Pokémon Day Care]] is set up that is capable of raising two Pokémon at once. The Day Care functions the same way as in other [[Generation IV]] games.

Venturing into [[Goldenrod City]], the player's third Badge, the {{Badge|Plain}}, awaits. After defeating [[Whitney]] and getting the Plain Badge, getting a [[Squirt Bottle|SquirtBottle]] allows the player to move the {{p|Sudowoodo|strange tree}} blocking {{rt|36|Johto}} to the north. If it is [[Days of the week|Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday]], the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] will be on at the [[National Park]] on {{rt|35|Johto}} as well. In [[Ecruteak City]], [[Bill]], the developer of the [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System]] is performing repairs on the [[Time Capsule]], and as the player arrives, he will finish, asking for them to come visit him in his parents' house in Goldenrod, where he will give away an {{p|Eevee}}. Another Gym is in Ecruteak City, where the {{type|Ghost}} Leader [[Morty]] battles for the {{Badge|Fog}}. The player encounters the [[Legendary beasts]] in the [[Burned Tower]] and they [[Roaming Pokémon|run off]] around Johto. The player also meets [[Eusine]] who is studying the Burned Tower and takes interest in {{p|Suicune}}.

The player goes on through {{rt|38|Johto}} and {{rt|39|Johto}} to arrive in [[Olivine City]]. Once there, they learn from Silver that [[Jasmine]], the Gym Leader, is not available at the moment, since she is taking care of the [[Olivine Lighthouse|lighthouse's]] [[Amphy|Ampharos]] and refuses to leave until the Pokémon is given a [[Secret Medicine|special medicine]] from [[Cianwood City]]. The player thus surfs their way through {{rt|40|Johto}} and {{rt|41|Johto}} to get to Cianwood City. There, they encounter the {{type|Fighting}} Leader [[Chuck]], who presents the player with the {{Badge|Storm}}. They get the medicine from the Cianwood Pharmacy and go back to Olivine City. Jasmine, relieved after getting her Ampharos's medicine, goes back to taking Gym challenges. Her Pokémon specialty is of the {{t|Steel}} type. When the player gets their sixth Badge, the {{Badge|Mineral}}, they travel to [[Mahogany Town]], through {{rt|42|Johto}}. The Gym is blocked by a man and the way to {{rt|44|Johto}} and the [[Ice Path]] is blocked by a man trying to sell [[Rage Candy Bar]]s.

The player heads north to {{rt|43|Johto}} and the [[Lake of Rage]]. Upon entering the gate, two Team Rocket Grunts charge them {{pdollar}}1000 to go through. When the player gets to the lake, they encounter the [[Red Gyarados]]. After the player defeats, catches or flees from it, they get the [[Red Scale]]. A caped man named [[Lance]] appears on the shore and reveals Team Rocket's secret hideout to the player. The player goes back to Mahogany and goes through the hideout, along with Lance. Team Rocket planned to emit sound waves, inducing the {{p|Magikarp}} in the lake to evolve into {{p|Gyarados}}, which caused the effect of the [[Red Gyarados]]. Once the player defeats all the Team Rocket members and disables the wave-emitting machine, they can challenge [[Pryce]], the town's {{type|Ice}} Gym Leader.

Upon defeating the Gym Leader and obtaining the {{Badge|Glacier}}, the player receives a phone call from Prof. Elm about a strange radio signal emitted by Team Rocket, trying to connect with their missing leader, [[Giovanni]]. The player goes to the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] to investigate. Once there, a Team Rocket Grunt tells the player that only Team Rocket members are permitted to enter the tower. The player then goes into the tunnel, where a Team Rocket Grunt says they are looking for new recruits, then dresses the player in a Team Rocket grunt's uniform. The player is then permitted to enter the tower, but, all of a sudden, Silver enters, and tells the player off for thinking they look tough in the clothing. The player finds out the tower has been taken over by Team Rocket. When the player ascends to the top floor, they find the director of the Radio Tower, only to discover that he has been impersonated by a member of Team Rocket and that the real Director is locked in Goldenrod's basement. Once the player enters the basement, they are once again encountered by Silver, who intends to defeat Team Rocket all by himself. He still questions the way he treats his Pokémon. Once the player gets to the very bottom of the basement, they find the Tower's real Director. He gives the player the Card Key so that they can access the higher floors of the Radio Tower.

After clearing all of the Team Rocket members and defeating the {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket executives}}, effectively disbanding them, the player receives either a [[Rainbow Wing]] to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} or a [[Silver Wing]] to encounter {{p|Lugia}}, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively. The player then is allowed to go through the [[Ice Path]] and to [[Blackthorn City]]. There the player can challenge [[Clair]], the {{type|Dragon}} Gym Leader. Before giving the player the {{Badge|Rising}}, however, Clair makes the player go through a test to prove their worthiness. To complete this test, the player must enter the [[Dragon's Den]] and take a test before they receive the Rising Badge from Clair. Having obtained all 8 Badges, the player is given the Master Ball by Elm and is requested to visit the Kimono Girls to prove their worthiness. After defeating the Kimono Girls, the player will either go to the Bell Tower{{sup/4|HG}} or the Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}} to encounter Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}} or Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}. Then the player is allowed to go east of New Bark into Kanto.

From New Bark Town, the path to the Pokémon League is to the east, across {{rt|27|Kanto}} and into [[Kanto]], then across {{rt|26|Kanto}} and through {{ka|Victory Road}} to the [[Indigo Plateau]]. When the player reaches the exit of Victory Road, Silver appears again and battles the player.

The [[Elite Four]] awaits the player if they have collected all eight Badges. When the player enters the League, they must face all four in sequence. [[Will]], who [[Pokémon training|trains]] {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, is first, followed by [[Koga]], whose specialty is {{t|Poison}}. [[Bruno]], who uses {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon, follows, and finally, [[Karen]], who specializes in the {{t|Dark}} type. After defeating these four, the reigning [[Pokémon Champion]], [[Lance]], whom the player met at the Lake of Rage, challenges the player to a final battle. After his defeat, Oak and his co-host on [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk|Pokémon Talk]], [[DJ Mary]], arrive and congratulate the player. Lance then takes the player to a back room and tells the player that they are admitted into the [[Hall of Fame]]. The credits roll.

===Postgame===
The player then returns to their bedroom in New Bark Town. They head downstairs and receive a message that Professor Elm has something for them. Returning to his lab the player receives an [[S.S. Ticket]] for the fast ship [[S.S. Aqua]] departing to the region of [[Kanto]], where many rare Pokémon live. The player boards the ship in Olivine City and is bombarded by a Gentleman looking for his granddaughter who got loose on the ship. Searching the whole ship, the player finds a sailor who is angry that his co-worker is asleep on the job. Finding him and challenging him to a battle, he runs out of his cabin to join the mate. The player later finds the missing girl at the bottom of the ship. The girl asks the player to play hide and seek with her. After finding her two times, the girl decides to go back to her grandfather. The man from before thanks the player as she mentions that the player was playing with her, as the ship arrives to Vermilion City in Kanto.

Deciding to take on the Gyms of Kanto, the player enters the Gym in Vermilion City, defeating [[Lt. Surge]] who specializes in {{t|Electric}} types, and earning the {{Badge|Thunder}}. The player travels north to [[Saffron City]] and enters the Gym there defeating [[Sabrina]], who specializes in {{t|Psychic}} types and had envisioned the player's arrival three years prior, and earns the {{Badge|Marsh}}. Still in Saffron, the player encounters the {{OBP|Copycat|character}} in her new house who seems to have misplaced her Pokémon doll. Going back to Vermilion's [[Pokémon Fan Club]] the player sees the [[Lost Item]] and retrieves it bringing it back to the copycat who gives the player a [[Pass]] to the Saffron [[Magnet Train]].

The player then travels west of Saffron to [[Celadon City]] and travels to the Gym, taking on [[Erika]] and winning the {{Badge|Rainbow}}. Going back to Saffron and traveling east, the player comes to the [[Kanto Power Plant]] where they find that an important part of a machine in the plant has been stolen and they are unable to get the machine running. Traveling north of Saffron to [[Cerulean City]] the player finds out that a suspicious character has been hanging out around the Gym. Traveling north onto {{rt|24|Kanto}}, the player finds and battles a [[Team Rocket]] grunt who is trying to revive the team unbeknownst to the fact that the team in Johto was disbanded by the player. The player defeats the grunt who admits that he dropped the part in the Cerulean Gym. The player then challenges the Nugget Crew and finds [[Misty]] with her boyfriend at [[Cerulean Cape]]. Misty's boyfriend runs off angering her until she realizes that the player is indeed a challenger. The player returns to Cerulean Gym and takes on Misty's {{t|Water}} types winning the {{Badge|Cascade}}, while also retrieving the [[Machine Part]] along the way. They return it to the Power Plant and the machine is once again returned to its running state.

The player then moves through the [[Rock Tunnel]], arriving at [[Lavender Town]], where they discover that the former [[Pokémon Tower]] has now become a Radio Tower for Kanto. Talking to the director inside the tower, they receive the Radio Expansion Card which allows them to listen to radio stations in Kanto as a reward for restoring power at the Power Plant. Traveling the length of the [[Kanto Route 12|Silence Bridge]] and [[Route]]s {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, the player arrives at [[Fuchsia City]] and takes on the Gym Leader [[Janine]] who specializes in {{t|Poison}} types, winning the {{Badge|Soul}}.

Returning to Vermilion City, the player recalls the large Pokémon sleeping outside the entrance to [[Diglett's Cave]] on the eastern edge of town. They play the Poké Flute Station on their radio which awakens and angers the Pokémon, a giant {{p|Snorlax}}. After capturing, defeating, or running away from it, the player enters and goes through the Diglett's Cave emerging on {{rt|2|Kanto}}, just south of [[Pewter City]]. The player goes north to Pewter City and challenges [[Brock]] and his {{t|Rock}} types and earns the {{Badge|Boulder}}.

The player travels south across Route 2 and through [[Viridian Forest]] before arriving at [[Viridian City]]. The player then continues south to [[Pallet Town]] and surfs to [[Cinnabar Island]]. There, the player sees {{ga|Blue}} who mentions how the town previously found on the island was destroyed in a volcanic eruption, and that the town's Gym Leader had to relocate his Gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]]. Blue then goes back to his Gym in Viridian. The player travels east to the Seafoam Islands and finds [[Blaine]]'s {{type|Fire}} Gym within the islands and challenges him to earn the {{Badge|Volcano}}.

The player travels back to Viridian City and challenges Blue in his Gym, which does not seem to have any specialty in types, and defeats him to earn the {{Badge|Earth}}. The player goes back to Pallet Town and visits [[Professor Oak]] in his laboratory. Oak sees that the player has earned all of the Gym Badges in Kanto and, after giving them [[HM08]], decides to allow the player to enter [[Mt. Silver]], a mountain so dangerous the average Trainer is not allowed to enter it, to challenge {{ga|Red}}, who has been the champion of Kanto for three years and trains there constantly. The player goes to Mt. Silver and climbs to the top to find Red training mutely, and challenges him to a battle. After a hard-fought battle, the player defeats Red, becoming the new champion of Kanto, and Red walks away without saying a word. The credits roll again.

==Blurb==
Prepare for thrilling new adventures as [[Legendary Pokémon]] awaken! Explore the Johto region as you catch, train, and battle with your favorite Pokémon by your side. Turn the tides—call forth the Legendary Pokémon!

==Changes from Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal==
===Gameplay===
* All 493 Pokémon are capable of [[walking Pokémon|following players]] similar to {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} in {{game|Yellow}}. [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] and [[form]] differences are retained when a Pokémon is following the player. The player can interact with their Pokémon by pressing 'A' while facing it, so they can see how their Pokémon is feeling at the moment. In battle, like Yellow's Pikachu, they are sent out from the side of the screen, rather than from a Poké Ball. The player's lead Pokémon will always follow them except in certain situations, such as while riding the [[bicycle]], surfing, or going indoors with a large Pokémon.
* A new series of events precede encountering the [[game mascot]]s in both versions, and thus it is mandatory for the player to engage in battle with the game mascot in order to continue with the game and proceed to the [[Pokémon League]], similar to the plots of {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. In the originals, it was completely optional to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* The five [[Kimono Girl]]s from {{DL|Ecruteak City|Kimono Dance Theater|the Dance Theater}} in [[Ecruteak City]] now have a significant role in the game. During the player's adventure, they can meet each Kimono Girl at different points of the game where they will ask the player to do them a small favor. After receiving the [[Master Ball]] from [[Professor Elm]] and before meeting the [[game mascot]], each Kimono Girl tests the player with a battle. Once all five are defeated, they proceed to the [[Bell Tower]]{{sup/4|HG}}/[[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/4|SS}} where they will perform a dance to summon {{p|Ho-Oh}}{{sup/4|HG}}/{{p|Lugia}}{{sup/4|SS}}.
** As these events were not part of the plot of the originals, the Kimono Girls were originally battled earlier on in the game at the Ecruteak Dance Theater in order to earn {{HM|03|Surf}} once all five were defeated. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} inside the theater needs to be battled instead.
** The battles done with the Kimono Girls are now consecutive and will always be done in the same order until all five are defeated. In the original games, the player could freely choose the order they wished to face the Kimono Girls in.
* [[Kurt]] and [[Apricorn]]s make a return to the series along with the respective [[Poké Ball]]s. Apricorns are now carried by the player in a new item, the [[Apricorn Box]]. As in {{v2|Crystal}}, Kurt can be given multiples of the same color Apricorn at once in order to make multiple Poké Balls.
* While the [[Rainbow Feather|Rainbow Wing]] and [[Silver Feather|Silver Wing]] allow permission to climb the [[Bell Tower]] and enter Lugia's cave in the [[Whirl Islands]], respectively, the player cannot encounter their version's respective mascot until they obtain the [[Clear Bell]] in HeartGold and the [[Tidal Bell]] in SoulSilver. (Since the Tidal Bell cannot be obtained in HeartGold and the Clear Bell cannot be obtained in SoulSilver, those items are not required in those versions to encounter the opposite mascot.)
* Unlike [[Generation II]], new tasks are put in to complete that are now required to progress the story forward. For example, the [[Pokégear|Radio Card]] for the Pokégear must be obtained to be able to challenge [[Whitney]], and the Kimono Girls and game mascot event must be completed to challenge the Elite Four.
** Additionally while the Kanto Gym Leaders could still be challenged in any order, Blue is now the only exception. He will only leave Cinnabar Island to return to his Gym once he has confirmed the player has the other seven Kanto Gym Badges.
* The [[Rage Candy Bar|RageCandyBar]] is now a [[Key Item]]. This is likely to prevent the player from trading it to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, which does not have any item data for it.
** The [[Slowpoke Tail|SlowpokeTail]] was also made a Key Item but is now entirely unobtainable, possibly for this same reason.
* Similar to the event {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Regigigas}} in Platinum, two in-game events are unlocked through the use of {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon. The [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] unlocks an event near the [[Ilex Forest]] [[Ilex Forest shrine|shrine]] where the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] can be obtained, and an event-exclusive {{p|Celebi}} unlocks an encounter with former [[Team Rocket]] boss and Viridian Gym Leader [[Giovanni]]. Giovanni was mentioned repeatedly in the original Generation II games but did not appear. These events effectively replace the [[GS Ball]] event formerly found in the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]], [[Bag]], [[party]] interface, and the screen that pops up when pressing the ''Start'' or ''X'' buttons in the previous games all use the Nintendo DS's touch screen.
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] from other regions can be caught in the games. [[Hoenn]]'s legendaries, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, return in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, after Red has been defeated, and {{p|Rayquaza}} can be caught in both games if a Groudon from SoulSilver and a Kyogre from HeartGold are shown to Professor Oak. {{p|Latias}} (in HeartGold) or {{p|Latios}} (in SoulSilver) can be found roaming in [[Kanto]] later in the game after speaking to [[Steven Stone]]. The [[legendary birds]] can also be found in certain locations in Kanto while {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found at [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Cynthia]] makes an appearance in an event involving {{p|Arceus}}. This takes place in an area accessed from the [[Ruins of Alph]] that is far to the north, named the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]. This event allows players to obtain either {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} at level 1. The only way to obtain the [[Griseous Orb]] and Origin Forme Giratina in this game is to choose Giratina during this event.
* The [[Enigma Stone]] is an event Key Item that features a use similar to that of the [[Eon Ticket]], allowing the other Eon Pokémon to be battled (i.e. Latios in HeartGold and Latias in SoulSilver, respectively) in a non-roaming encounter.
* {{m|Headbutt}}ing trees to locate certain Pokémon makes its return. However, this time it can also be used to collect Pokémon from [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] after the [[National Pokédex]] is acquired.
* The [[Gracidea]] can be obtained in the flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] by bringing any [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Shaymin}} to show them.
* [[Eusine]], a major character from {{game|Crystal}} who was not in the original Gold and Silver, appears, as do other aspects originally featured in Crystal.
* A new sidequest, the [[Pokéathlon]], features ten mini-games that pit Pokémon in athletic competitions. Its system appears to be analogous to that of [[Pokémon Contest]]s and {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s from previous games.
[[File:Pokewalker.png|thumb|150px|The Pokéwalker]]
* Like the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|GBA Wireless Adapter]] that came with {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a bonus is included with the purchase of HeartGold and SoulSilver: a {{i|Poké Ball}}-shaped {{wp|pedometer}} called the [[Pokéwalker]] that has the capacity to link to the two games and hold a Pokémon. Storing a Pokémon in this manner increases its [[experience]] and [[friendship]] as the wearer walks. Other Pokémon can be captured in exclusive Pokéwalker-only areas and then transferred to the main game.
* [[Apricorn]]s are now the only items collected from plants on the field. {{Berries}} are instead collected from {{tc|Juggler}}s in [[Violet City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] in exchange for [[shard]]s, through the [[Pokéwalker]]'s Dowsing function, hidden on the ground, or from the deliveryman in [[Poké Mart]]s sent by the player's {{jo|mom}} (if the player allows their mom to save money). A few Berries cannot be collected in these games and must be traded over from other versions, similar to in FireRed and LeafGreen. Though they cannot be grown on the ground like in [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]], they can be grown portably using the [[Berry Pots]], where the [[Squirt Bottle|SquirtBottle]] is controlled via the touch screen to water four Berries at a time.
* Using the [[Apriblender]], Apricorns can now also be mixed into drinks that increase a Pokémon's Pokéathlon stats by putting Apricorns in the blender and walking around.
* The [[Running Shoes]] are obtained in [[Cherrygrove City]] and can be permanently selected using the touchscreen [[menu]]. The selected item (from pressing Y or SELECT in previous games) is also on the touchscreen. Two items can be selected as opposed to just one.
* Due to the absence of the [[Vs. Seeker]], the [[Pokégear]] reintroduces an improved cell phone feature with a limitless call list. However, [[rematch|re-battling]] Trainers is now dependent on the day and time.
* Passing certain parts in the game can also affect the rematches by improving the team of the Trainers that can be re-battled. By entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and then after collecting the 16 Badges the Pokémon team of that Trainer are fought at higher levels as long as each rematch phase has been fought at least once.
* When the player is choosing their [[first partner Pokémon]] ({{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}}), it is possible to check if any of them is {{pkmn2|Shiny}} before obtaining them.
* [[First partner Pokémon]] from Kanto and Hoenn can be collected from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]], respectively, as appreciation for defeating Red.
* [[Photography|Commemorative photos]] can now be taken around Johto and Kanto with the player's partner Pokémon, team, [[Gym Leader]]s, and certain notable citizens.
* Many Pokémon have acquired the ability to learn new moves and expand and improve their movesets; for example, {{p|Togepi}} can now learn {{m|Extrasensory}} through breeding.
* When using the move {{m|Whirlpool}} outside of battle, instead of the {{OBP|whirlpool|obstacle}} disappearing like in [[Generation II]], the player will simply surf over the whirlpools.
* {{m|Rock Smash}}, previously a TM usable on the field in the originals, is now a full-fledged HM as it has been since [[Generation III]]. {{m|Defog}} loses its HM status to the returning {{m|Whirlpool}}.
* {{m|Rock Climb}}, despite it not being available prior to [[Generation IV]], continues to be [[HM08]] and requires the [[Viridian Gym]] Badge. As a result, several caves and cliffs have markings that allow them to be scaled like in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* An addition to the {{pkmn|breeding}} system is introduced where one of the three random {{IV}}s inherited by the offspring can be guaranteed if one of the parents holds a [[Power item]].
* The Trainers that appear in Viridian City's [[Trainer House]] are now influenced by communication through two Pokéwalkers as opposed to the previous method of Mystery Gifting with the Game Boy Color's infrared port.
* During the player's initial battle with the rival, he is known as Passerby Boy, unlike in Gold and Silver, where he was identified as ???. Players are still required to name him later.
* The man in Ilex Forest, who previously gave out the TM for {{m|Headbutt}} in Generation II has become a [[Move Tutor]] for that move. This is due to the fact that Headbutt is no longer a TM. Unlike other Move Tutors, he does not require anything from the player to tutor the move and will do it as many times as the player would like.
* Similar to {{game|Crystal}}, the [[legendary beasts]] can be caught from the moment the player sees them fleeing in the [[Burned Tower]], with the exception of {{p|Suicune}} who can only be encountered in battle at {{rt|25|Kanto}}, instead of at the [[Bell Tower]]. Suicune can be seen running around in certain locations across Johto and Kanto.
* The map in the [[Pokégear]] has the same function as the {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}} for the Pokétch in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to track [[roaming Pokémon]]. Additionally the player does not need to face {{p|Raikou}} or {{p|Entei}} (as well as {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}) in battle first to be able to track them.
* All Kanto Gym Leaders give out [[TM]]s.
* Trainers in [[Kanto]] will now give out their Pokégear numbers, whereas only Trainers on Routes {{rtn|26|Kanto}} and {{rtn|27|Kanto}} would do so in the original games.
* In the original Gold and Silver, the real Janine was in the lower-left corner of the Gym, while one of her Gym Trainers was in the middle, where the Leader should be. This isn't the case in HeartGold and SoulSilver, where Janine was moved to the middle.
* It is now possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]. It is also now possible to Fly between Indigo Plateau or the Reception Gate and any location in either Kanto or Johto. Curiously, however, it's not possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}} and {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, whereas it was possible in FireRed and LeafGreen, but not in the original Gold and Silver.
* The clock reset interface from the original Pokémon Gold and Silver was removed, as was the case with {{game|Crystal}}. In its replacement is a microphone test interface that can be accessed via the button combination X, Y and Down on the title screen; though this feature, unlike the clock reset interface has been officially mentioned by Nintendo via the game instruction booklet.
* Any special Pokémon, such as {{p|Sudowoodo}}, will respawn to their specific location after the player enters the Hall of Fame if they were defeated instead of caught the first time.
* The ability to decorate the player's room, a feature introduced in the original Gold and Silver, is absent.
* After entering the Hall of Fame, [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk]] can identify [[mass outbreak]]s daily when accessed through the [[Pokégear]]'s radio. This also includes the six Generation II Pokémon whose outbreak formerly occurred when a specific trainer whose number that was stored in the Pokégear would contact the player to report the outbreak during Generation II.
* Physical and special moves are now determined by the move itself rather than type.
* The Regional Pokémon which previously had to be transferred from [[Generation I]] are now available [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|in game]].
** {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Kabuto}} fossils can now be found at the [[Ruins of Alph]], but are version-exclusive.
** {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found in their original areas, while {{p|Moltres}} is now located in [[Mt. Silver]].
** {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, and {{p|Charmander}} can now be obtained after defeating Red.
* Instead of the {{ga|Silver|rival}} telling his name after his first battle with the player in [[Cherrygrove City]], he drops his {{ga|Trainer Card}} and the player looks at it to find what his name is.
* The {{t|Steel}} type is no longer treated as a newly discovered type. In [[Generation II]] only, [[Jasmine]] and the {{gy|Cianwood}} [[Gym guide]] mentioned that the Steel type was recently discovered, but those remarks are absent in the remakes.

===Areas===
[[File:HGSS JohtoKanto.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], the accessible regions in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
* Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by Lyra/Ethan and her/his family.
* Several Gym puzzles have been replaced or added in gyms that did not have them in Generation II. One example is reusing the puzzle in the [[Vermilion Gym]] from Generation I and III that was previously absent in Generation II.
* The {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it exactly the same {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} seen in Platinum.
* Two new routes, {{rt|47|Johto}} and {{rt|48|Johto}}, are introduced near [[Cianwood City]]. They lead to a new {{safari|Johto}}, as well as the [[Embedded Tower]] and the [[Cliff Cave]].
* [[Mt. Silver]] is much bigger and [[Viridian Forest]] is not cut down.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] remain as they were in Generation III (though [[Blaine]] still takes part of the Seafoam Islands), allowing the [[legendary Pokémon]] that live inside them to be battled. {{p|Moltres}}, formerly found in {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Mt. Ember]], can be found in Mt. Silver.
* [[Pal Park]] is located where the closed [[Kanto Safari Zone]] once stood in [[Fuchsia City]].
* The [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] takes a role similar to Sinnoh's [[Battleground]], where the rematches between the player and Gym Leaders take place.
* The [[Pewter Museum of Science]] in [[Pewter City]] and the [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] in [[Cerulean City]] are open, although the latter is packing up.
* {{rt|3|Kanto}} is once again home to a Pokémon Center in front of [[Mt. Moon]]'s entrance, and now features four meteorites that allow {{p|Deoxys}} to change forms.
* There are now [[gate]]s between [[Violet City]] and {{rt|36|Johto}}, and {{rt|1|Kanto}} and [[Viridian City]]. The gate between Routes {{rtn|11|Kanto}} and {{rtn|12|Kanto}} is also restored after being absent in Generation II.
* [[Union Cave]]'s ladder from 1F to B1F has been shifted north (now closer to the north entrance). There are also many minor changes to B1F.
* The {{rt|23|Kanto}} in Generation II is now a part of [[Indigo Plateau]]. Route 23 no longer exists.
* The [[Cinnabar Gym]] and [[Viridian Gym]] have been expanded to include Gym Trainers. In Generation II, the Gym Leader was the only opponent that was fought.
* The Tin Tower is renamed the [[Bell Tower]].
* Instead of letting the player step out to see how their Pokémon are doing at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] and having each people taking care of one Pokémon, the Day Care Man stands outside and tells how the player how the Pokémon are doing while his wife sits at the desk for the player to drop off the Pokémon.

===Graphics===
* The male [[player character]] receives a redesign and is now called {{ga|Ethan}}, while {{ga|Kris}} is replaced by a new female player character called {{ga|Lyra}}.
* Ambient sound effects are used with greater frequency than in previous games; for example, running water, blowing wind and the player walking through grass will produce audible noises.
* The [[Pokégear]] has been redesigned. There is a range of skins that can be used and changed at the player's will.
[[File:Pokédex HGSS.png|thumb|left|150px|Redesigned Pokédex]]
* Much like Kanto's was for its remakes, Johto's Pokédex has been redesigned. Unlike Kanto's remakes, which contained the same [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|regional Pokédex]] as the originals, [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|the original regional Pokédex]] for Johto has been [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|slightly altered]], including five [[Generation IV]] evolutions for Pokémon found in Johto.
* An image of certain locations, like in {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, appears when entering the location. Some of these images change depending on the time of day while others change the image of the Pokémon obtainable at the location on the image at random.
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s are redesigned once again. The Team Rocket {{tc|Executive}}s are also redesigned from Generation II, with four new ones appearing: [[Archer]], [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]]. Like how [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s followed a planetary naming scheme, the Executives are all named for various real-world rockets. Archer would go on to reappear in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* All former [[Berry]] trees have become [[Apricorn]] trees.
* [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, {{ga|Silver}}, and {{ga|Red}} have animated battle sprites and battle intros, as in {{v2|Platinum}}. Many [[Gym]]s have been redesigned as well, some with new puzzles.
* If the player turns off the battle scene in the Options menu, the Pokémon will not be animated when they come into battle, whereas in Platinum they were.
* The [[Magnet Train]]'s tracks can be seen overhead on {{rt|32|Johto}}, as well as in [[Goldenrod City]] where the tracks were previously on street-level.
* A river now flows through the middle of {{rt|45|Johto}}, which cannot be Surfed on.
* The player can now see how many Kanto Badges they have. In the original games, the player could only see how many Johto Badges they had.
* [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Cianwood City]], while sharing a theme in Generation II, now feature separate remixed variations of the same theme.
* The Goldenrod City Radio Tower has an observation deck accessible via elevator. This replaces the second recording room.
* There are wind turbines standing in [[New Bark Town]] and on {{rt|14|Kanto}}.
* When viewing the [[Statistic|stats]] of a Pokémon outside of battle, one of the stat names will be very light blue, indicating which stat is decreased by the Pokémon's [[Nature]], and one will be very light red, indicating which stat is increased. If the Pokémon has a neutral Nature, none of the stats will be colored.
* The [[Olivine Lighthouse]] contains balconies that are used to navigate through the tower. While on the balconies, the overhead viewing angle of the player changes.

===Music===
* All the game's music is rearranged to better utilize the DS's sound capabilities.
** The [[GB Sounds]], a Key Item available after all 16 Badges have been obtained, allows players to swap the background music for the original chiptune soundtrack from the original Gold and Silver.
** New music tracks, such as the music that plays on Routes 47 and 48, also receive an 8-bit remix. However, not every track got an 8-bit remix and some can only be listened to through the [[Pokémon Past Archive]] radio station in the Pokégear.
* {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} each have their own unique battle music, while the [[legendary beasts]] each use differently remixed versions of their battle theme from {{game|Crystal}}.
* [[Slowpoke Well]] and [[Mt. Moon]] had their themes changed from those of [[Ice Path]] and [[Rock Tunnel]], respectively, to now both use the same one as [[Union Cave]].
* [[Cerulean City]], [[Fuchsia City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and {{rt|25|Kanto}} use the same themes in HeartGold and SoulSilver as they did in Generations I and III. However, they used different themes in Generation II.
** In Generation II, the theme shared by [[Cerulean City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] was removed, as well as the [[Cinnabar Island]] theme. Cerulean City and Cinnabar Island used the same theme as [[Viridian City]], [[Pewter City]], and [[Saffron City]]. Fuchsia City used the [[Celadon City]] theme.
** In Generation II, "To Bill: Leaving Cerulean City" was removed as well. This is the theme shared by Routes {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} (the pair of northern routes leading from [[Cerulean City]] to the [[Sea Cottage]]). They used the "Road to Cerulean City: Leaving Mt. Moon" theme (the same music as Routes {{rtn|3|Kanto}}–{{rtn|10|Kanto}}, as well as Routes {{rtn|16|Kanto}}–{{rtn|22|Kanto}}).
* A few themes changed most likely because [[Viridian Forest]] is now a standalone area again like in Generations I and III. (In Generation II, Viridian Forest was downsized into a tree maze and made part of {{rt|2|Kanto}}.)
** Viridian Forest now uses the theme Route 2 had used in Generation II.
** Kanto Route 2 now uses the same theme as [[Kanto Route 3]]. This means that Route 2's theme is now different from any previous generation, given that in Generations I and III Route 2 used [[Kanto Route 1]]'s theme.
* The [[Seafoam Islands]] main cave (which was unavailable in Generation II) uses the same theme as the [[Ice Path]].
* The final battle against {{ga|Silver|the player's rival}} plays his regular battle theme instead of the {{pkmn|Champion}} theme like in Generation II.
* Upon defeating Red, the game plays the regular trainer victory theme rather than the [[Gym]] victory theme played in Generation II.
* Instead of sharing the same music as the city/town the [[Poké Mart]] is in, it now has its own theme.
* When the player flies to another town, the music does not change until the player is done with the flying instead of while the player is flying.

===Pokémon===
As in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the primary Pokémon of the remakes are native to the Johto and Kanto regions. Due to advances in gameplay since the second generation, the regional Pokédex used in Gold and Silver (the [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]]) has been updated to include those Pokémon which [[evolution|evolve]] upon learning a new [[move]]. Rather than simply excluding these evolutions (as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} did with [[friendship]]-based evolutions), an improved [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] was established with 256 Pokémon: five more than the New Pokédex.

Similarly to other recently released Pokémon games, Pokémon from outside the regional Pokédex can be captured after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and earning the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]. Pokémon native to Sinnoh and Hoenn can be found in various methods. [[Mass outbreak]]s of Pokémon sometimes break out across the Johto and Kanto regions; oftentimes these are not native to either of the regions. Pokémon from other regions can be located by playing one of two special stations on the [[Pokégear]]'s radio function. There is a channel for Sinnoh Pokémon which plays only on Thursdays; the Hoenn channel only plays on Wednesdays. By having either of these programs turned on when in [[tall grass]] the chance of finding a foreign Pokémon increases. The [[Bug-Catching Contest]] also hosts, from time to time, Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokémon. They will only appear on Thursdays and Saturdays. The [[Johto Safari Zone]]'s customization option also allows for the finding of Pokémon from other regions. Trainers in Kanto (which is accessible after obtaining the National Pokédex) often have Pokémon from Hoenn and Sinnoh. All [[Gym Leader]]s except [[Clair]] use at least one Pokémon from Hoenn or Sinnoh in [[rematch]]es.

In an apparent attempt to remove reliance on [[Generation III]] cartridges, [[first partner Pokémon]] of Kanto and Hoenn can be obtained late in the game from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]] respectively. Some [[legendary Pokémon]] which were not included in the [[Generation II]] games, such as Kanto's [[legendary birds]] and {{p|Mewtwo}}, are also available.

====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====
As in all [[core series]] Pokémon games, there are a number of Pokémon which can be found in one of the paired games, but not the other. A list of these Pokémon follows below.
{| style="margin:auto"
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{heartgold color}}; border:5px solid #{{heartgold color light}}"
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! HeartGold
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{heartgold color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|056|Mankey|1|Fighting|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|057|Primeape|1|Fighting|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|167|Spinarak|2|Bug|Poison|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|168|Ariados|2|Bug|Poison|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|231|Phanpy|1|Ground|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|232|Donphan|1|Ground|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|gen=4}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}; border:5px solid #{{soulsilver color light}}"
|-
! SoulSilver
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground|gen=4}}
|}
|}
|}

*While only either {{p|Latias}}{{sup/4|HG}} or {{p|Latios}}{{sup/4|SS}} roam Kanto, the other one can be found in [[Pewter City]] after obtaining the [[Enigma Stone]] via an event.

==Connectivity==
{{incomplete|section|needs=Do HGSS feature the same issues trading with Korean games, as present in previous Generation IV games?}}

HeartGold and SoulSilver are able to connect to each other, as well as all the other main series [[Generation IV]] games ({{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}), once the player has access to the [[Pokémon Center]].

===Pal Park===
{{main|Pal Park}}

[[File:Pal Park outside HGSS.png|thumb|150px|Pal Park outside area]]
After receiving access to [[Kanto]], it's possible to visit [[Pal Park]] in [[Fuchsia City]] to be able to transfer Pokémon from {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} into the game.
The previous games, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, only allowed the player to transfer 6 Pokémon per [[Game Boy Advance]] game per 24 hours, while these games have lifted this restriction, allowed unlimited transfers per 24 hours.

Because this method of transferring Pokémon relies on having both a [[Nintendo DS]] and a [[Game Boy Advance]] game cartridge inserted into the same system, this will only work on the original Nintendo DS and the [[Nintendo DS Lite]].

===Pokémon Battle Revolution===
{{main|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}
These games also have the ability to connect to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], just like their predecessors.
This allows the player to connect their [[Nintendo DS]] to their [[Nintendo Wii]] to be able to fight in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] using their team from the game.

While these games are fully compatible with the new Pokémon [[form]]s introduced in {{game|Platinum}}, those from {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Rotom}} and also added another special form, [[Spiky-Eared Pichu]], these special forms are incompatible with [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].
The Pokémon with these special forms will revert to their normal forms when used in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. That means the [[Stats]] will be reverted to those of the normal form. {{p|Rotom}} will also temporarily forget the move granted by this special form.

===Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection===
{{main|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}}
[[File:GTS Search HGSS.png|thumb|150px|Searching for Pokémon on the GTS of HeartGold or SoulSilver]]

These games featured the same Nintendo Wi-Fi capabilities as {{game|Platinum}}, including the [[Wi-Fi Plaza]].
Before the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] service was shut down on May 20, 2014, the Wi-Fi connection could be used to battle and trade with other players of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} and HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Players could trade with others around the world using the [[Global Trade Station]].
On the GTS it was possible for players to offer their Pokémon and ask for a specific Pokémon in return. The Pokémon a player could request were only the ones they had seen or captured before. In addition to asking for a specific Pokémon, it was also possible to set certain demands on this Pokémon, namely its [[Gender]] and a specific [[Level]] range.
It was also possible to search for a Pokémon on the GTS, to see and make use of trade offers from other users.

===Pokéwalker===
{{main|Pokéwalker}}
[[File:Pokéwalker communication.png|thumb|250px|Communication between a Pokéwalker and a [[Nintendo DSi]] with HeartGold or SoulSilver]]
This pedometer accessory was bundled with the games, and features different ways to interact with them.
A player can send a [[Pokémon]] to the [[Pokéwalker]] to make it gain [[experience]] with steps counted on the device. Pokémon caught and items found can also be transferred to HeartGold and SoulSilver.

The game's cartridges and Pokéwalker both feature an infrared transceiver to communicate with each other.

===Pokéathlon===
{{main|Pokéathlon}}
The games do not feature {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s like {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but instead have the Pokéathlon. Players of HeartGold and SoulSilver are able to link up with up to three others players to play multiplayer events.

===Mystery Gift===
{{main|Mystery Gift}}
Just like the other [[Generation IV]] games, HeartGold and SoulSilver had the ability to receive [[Event Pokémon#Generation IV|special event Pokémon]] through [[Mystery Gift]]. Some events were available to all [[Generation IV]] games, while others were exclusive to certain games.

By trading or transferring certain event Pokémon to certain games, it's possible to unlock special events, such as using an event {{p|Arceus}} to access the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] and receive an egg containing {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Giratina}}.

===Poké Transfer===
{{main|Poké Transfer}}
The [[Generation IV]] games are not able to directly trade with the subsequent [[Generation V]] games, but it is possible to permanently transfer Pokémon from Generation IV games to Generation V games. After players of the Generation V games have completed the main game, they are able to access the Poké Transfer building on {{rt|15|Unova}}.

Any two [[Nintendo DS]] or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] systems can be used to transfer Pokémon from HeartGold and SoulSilver to a Generation V game. The device with the Generation V game cartidge has to open the game and enter the [[Poké Transfer Lab]] building and talk to scientist at the top floor. The device with the HeartGold or SoulSilver cartidge should turn on the device and open the DS Download Play, from which the [[Generation V]] game can be joined. Up to six Pokémon can be selected to transfer to the Generation V game.
Certain Pokémon cannot be transferred, such as those with [[HM]] Moves, {{pkmn|Eggs}} or [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. Attempting to transfer a Pokémon holding an item will result in the item getting placed back into the bag.

==Localization changes==
* Unlike in [[Generation II]], the availability of these Pokémon remains the same in all language versions: {{p|Phanpy}}/{{p|Donphan}} is exclusive to HeartGold and {{p|Teddiursa}}/{{p|Ursaring}} is exclusive to SoulSilver
** In the Japanese and Korean versions of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Phanpy and Donphan were exclusive to Gold, and Teddiursa and Ursaring were exclusive to Silver. In the Western localizations, this was switched for unknown reasons: Teddiursa and Ursaring could be found in Gold, and Phanpy and Donphan could be found in Silver instead, though the most plausible reason would be the similar coloring of the Pokémon with their version with Teddiursa being somewhat gold colored, and Phanpy and Donphan being somewhat silver colored.
* In the English, German, and Italian versions, {{ga|Lyra}} will occasionally call the player and claim that she turned around and suddenly found her {{p|Marill}} evolving into {{p|Azumarill}}. However, this is a translation error as evidenced by the fact that she will still have a Marill upon meeting the player.
** In the Japanese, Spanish, and Korean versions, she states that she would be surprised if she turned around and suddenly found it evolved into {{p|Azumarill}}. In the French version, she wonders if turning around would be enough to cause Marill to evolve.
* In all international versions, the slot machines were replaced with a Minesweeper style game called [[Voltorb Flip]].
** Although the [[Goldenrod Game Corner|Goldenrod]] and [[Celadon Game Corner]]s were changed in the non-Japanese releases, all versions (Japanese, Korean, and Western) have every map of the Game Corners: in the Japanese versions, the maps related to [[Voltorb Flip]] and [[Mr. Game]] are unused and have no events or warps programmed, while the Korean and Western versions have the original maps with their warps intact, plus the event to interact with the clerk is still present and the interface used to buy {{OBP|Coin|Game Corner}}s is functional and was translated. {{TM|78|Captivate}} also remains in the unused Goldenrod Game Corner in the Korean and Western versions, and the [[slot machine]]s in the leftover maps trigger [[Voltorb Flip]] in these versions.
* In the Japanese version, the old man outside the [[Celadon Gym]] still says the same as in previous generations: 「にひひ！このジムはええ！おんなのこばっかしじゃ！」 (''Nihihi! This Gym is good! Nothing but girls!'')
** This has been translated in previous games as ''"Heheh! This Gym is great! It's full of women!"''{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} or ''"Nihihi! This Gym is great! Only girls are allowed here!"''{{sup/2|GSC}}
** In the English version of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, he says that the Gym is great because it is full of "strong Trainers" instead of mentioning women. In the German version, he says that he feels weak compared to those strong Trainers. In the Spanish version, he says that it is full of female Trainers (''Entrenadoras''). This mention of "strong Trainers" was also reused later in the international versions of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* In the Korean versions of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, {{tc|Sage}}'s sprite was altered to remove the prayer beads in his hands and gave him a sash. His Trainer class name was changed as well.
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==Reception==
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver a score of 37 out of 40.<ref>[[n:Famitsu rates HeartGold, SoulSilver|Famitsu rates HeartGold, SoulSilver - Bulbanews]]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a "Great" 8.5/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/13/pokemon-heartgold-review Pokémon HeartGold Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-heartgold-version Pokémon HeartGold Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-soulsilver-version Pokémon SoulSilver Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 8.40 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2010/100507e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2010]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver have sold 12.72 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver sold 1,442,990 units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 720,086 from Pokémon HeartGold and 722,904 from Pokémon SoulSilver, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 91.16% and 91.48% respectively. By December 29, 2013, at the end of their 225th week, they had sold 3,910,512 copies, being 1,864,152 from Pokémon HeartGold and 2,046,360 from Pokémon SoulSilver.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

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''Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; background:#{{heartgold color}}"
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 13, 2009
| -
| 1,442,990
| 1,442,990
|-
| 2
| September 20, 2009
| -
| 443,133
| 1,886,123
|-
| 3
| September 27, 2009
| -
| 131,994
| 2,018,117
|-
| 4
| October 4, 2009
| 3rd
| 267,127
| 2,285,244
|-
| 5
| October 11, 2009
| 1st
| 188,625
| 2,473,869
|-
| 6
| October 18, 2009
| 1st
| 164,721
| 2,638,590
|-
| 7
| October 25, 2009
| 1st
| 117,972
| 2,756,562
|-
| 8
| November 1, 2009
| 5th
| 87,594
| 2,844,156
|-
| 9
| November 8, 2009
| 2nd
| 73,554
| 2,917,710
|-
| 10
| November 15, 2009
| 2nd
| 62,744
| 2,980,454
|-
| 11
| November 22, 2009
| 1st
| 55,361
| 3,035,815
|-
| 12
| November 29, 2009
| 3rd
| 54,571
| 3,093,387
|-
| 13
| December 6, 2009
| 8th
| 63,026
| 3,153,413
|-
| 14
| December 13, 2009
| 6th
| 75,006
| 3,228,419
|-
| 15
| December 20, 2009
| 4th
| 111,454
| 3,339,873
|-
| 16
| December 27, 2009
| 5th
| 124,704
| 3,464,577
|-
| 17
| January 3, 2010
| 6th
| 74,658
| 3,539,235
|-
| 18
| January 10, 2010
| 7th
| 37,283
| 3,576,518
|-
| 19
| January 17, 2010
| 11th
| -
| -
|-
| 20
| January 24, 2010
| 11th
| -
| -
|-
| 69
| January 2, 2011
| -
| -
| 3,821,067
|-
| 121
| January 1, 2012
| -
| -
| 3,871,838
|-
| 173
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| 3,899,303
|-
| 225
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| 3,910,512
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon HeartGold Version''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{heartgold color}}; background:#{{heartgold color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 13, 2009
| 2nd
| 720,086
| 720,086
|-
| 2
| September 20, 2009
| 2nd
| 220,554
| 940,640
|-
| 3
| September 27, 2009
| 2nd
| 67,911
| 1,008,551
|-
| 17
| January 3, 2010
| -
| -
| 1,693,870
|-
| 69
| January 2, 2011
| -
| -
| 1,821,866
|-
| 121
| January 1, 2012
| -
| -
| 1,845,860
|-
| 173
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| 1,859,172
|-
| 225
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| 1,864,152
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; background:#{{soulsilver color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 13, 2009
| 1st
| 722,904
| 722,904
|-
| 2
| September 20, 2009
| 1st
| 222,579
| 945,483
|-
| 3
| September 27, 2009
| 3rd
| 64,083
| 1,009,566
|-
| 17
| January 3, 2010
| -
| -
| 1,845,365
|-
| 69
| January 2, 2011
| -
| -
| 1,999,201
|-
| 121
| January 1, 2012
| -
| -
| 2,025,978
|-
| 173
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| 2,040,131
|-
| 225
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| 2,046,360
|}</div>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games. Much of the music is remixed from the music of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. It serves as the closest approximation to a soundtrack release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, which are the only paired versions that lack an official soundtrack release of the games' original tracks. Discs 1 and 2 of the soundtrack contain the rearrangements of Generation II music, in addition to the music assigned to new areas. Disc 3 of the soundtrack (based on the [[GB Sounds]] feature), is meant to emulate the style of 8-bit music. However, not all of the GB Sounds music is available on the CD.

==Version history==
{{Incomplete|section|Look up all legitimate and official revisions to list them in a version history}}

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver beta}}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
HeartGoldEnglish.png|English HeartGold logo
SoulSilverEnglish.png|English SoulSilver logo
HeartGold logo.png|Japanese HeartGold logo
SoulSilver logo.png|Japanese SoulSilver logo
HeartGoldKorean.png|Korean HeartGold logo
SoulSilverKorean.png|Korean SoulSilver logo
</gallery>
===Title screens===
<gallery>
HeartGoldTitle.png|English HeartGold title screen
SoulSilverTitle.png|English SoulSilver title screen
Japanese HeartGoldTitle.png|Japanese HeartGold title screen
Japanese SoulSilverTitle.png|Japanese SoulSilver title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Several figures were given away with pre-orders. People could receive a {{p|Ho-Oh}} figure by pre-ordering HeartGold, a {{p|Lugia}} figure by pre-ordering SoulSilver, and an {{p|Arceus}} figure by pre-ordering the Japanese versions of both HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* These games mark the tenth anniversary since the release of the original {{2v|Gold|Silver}}.
** The games were also released in Japan almost exactly one year after the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, and exactly eleven years after {{game|Yellow}}, the first game to feature walking Pokémon.
* Unlike how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} used completely different {{pkmn|Trainer}} sprites from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, many {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es shared between [[region]]s, like {{tc|Hiker}}s and {{tc|Psychic}}s, keep their {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} sprites in battle.
* In these games, all the front sprites of the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II|II]] Pokémon were renewed, while the rest were taken from [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]]. For example: {{p|Bidoof}}, in these games, appears with the style and animation of [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]], not [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]]. Some of all the species in these games have had their color palette slightly modified. As for the back sprites, almost all of them are the same as those in Pokémon Platinum (including the animation when leaving the [[Poké Ball|Ball]]), except for the modification of the color palette of some Pokémon.
** One of the few Pokémon that differs in design on the dorsal form is {{p|Cyndaquil}}.
** Altered {{p|Giratina}}'s secondary front sprite is different in design from that of [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]].
* The font used for the English titles of these games was changed from the one that has been used since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, while the Japanese logos are still in the same style used since those games. FireRed and LeafGreen also used a different font than the Hoenn games, however, it was still the same color. The fonts are Athenaeum Bold, Futura Extra Bold and Helvetica Black Condensed, respectively.
** Additionally, the heart-shaped Ho-Oh crest and the Lugia silhouette are used in the English logos, while the fire and leaf that appear on FireRed and LeafGreen's Japanese logos were not used in the English release.
* These games mark the first time that the English versions were announced before the games themselves came out in Japan.
* These games are the only [[core series]] games released for the Nintendo DS that do not have a {{t|Dragon}}-type [[version mascot]].
* Because of [[HM05]]'s conversion from {{m|Defog}} to {{m|Whirlpool}}, these games are the first in which all available HMs teach damaging moves (both Defog and Flash, contained in HM05, prevented this in previous games).
* These are the first games in which major characters offer their Pokémon for trade with the player, with [[Gym Leader]]s [[Brock]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Jasmine]], and [[Hoenn]]'s former Champion [[Steven Stone]] offering Pokémon of their specialty type in exchange for another.
** These are the first games in which an [[In-game trade#HeartGold and SoulSilver|in-game trade]] accepts a Pokémon of any kind, with Jasmine accepting such in exchange for her Steelix.
* Unlike how {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s intro was an updated version of the opening from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver have an entirely new intro, using none of the footage from the intro of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. The intro, however, uses some music that was in the original and the title screen displays 3D renders of Ho-Oh and Lugia in a movement similar to the original title screens. They differ with HeartGold's intro featuring Ho-Oh at dawn and SoulSilver having Lugia at dusk (both at the beginning); additionally, at the end with Suicune on the cliff, the screen moves towards the sky in HeartGold and towards the ocean in SoulSilver.
** They are the only remakes with this distinction, as [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] and [[Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] use an update of the openings from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} and {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver include the {{pkmn|Champion}}s from each of the previous paired versions: {{ga|Blue}} from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, [[Lance]] from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, [[Steven Stone]] from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, and [[Cynthia]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* To date, HeartGold and SoulSilver are the only pair of remakes to not gain any new types that weren't available at the time of their original versions. FireRed and LeafGreen gained the {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Steel}} types, which did not exist in [[Generation I]], while {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} all gained the {{t|Fairy}} type, which did not exist in Generations I, {{gen|III}}, or {{gen|IV}}.
* The credits of HeartGold and SoulSilver are the first to feature [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members and [[villainous team]] members.
* The Pokédex entries for the Pokémon that existed in Gold and Silver are carried on over to HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, much as how FireRed used the entries from the Japanese Red and Green while LeafGreen used the entries from Blue.
* These titles are the first Pokémon games to be available domestically in {{pmin|Canada}} in French, other than just in English.
** Similarly, these titles are the second set of Pokémon games (after the original {{2v2|Red|Blue}}) to be released in {{pmin|Latin America}} in Spanish.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, have [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] specialists for every type that existed at the time except the {{t|Ground}} type. However, [[Giovanni]], a former Kanto Gym Leader who specialized in the Ground type, appears during a special event and can be battled.
* Unlike {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver do not track sudden changes of the system's clock, making the games act as if it is a new day, letting daily events happen instead of them not occurring due to the games knowing the date has been changed.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver are the last Pokémon games to include a [[Game Corner]].
* These were the last games up until [[Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] to have single-use TMs.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver were the last games to have two explorable regions, until {{2v2|Scarlet|Violet}}, with [[Paldea]] and [[Kitakami]].
** These are the last ones to have both regions included in the base game, since Kitakami requires [[The Teal Mask]] to be played.

===Typographical errors===
* {{p|Froslass}}'s entry in SoulSilver's (but not HeartGold's) Pokédex has a typo where the period at the end of the sentence is missing.
* A second nearly unnoticeable typo appears in both versions during [[Professor Oak]]'s congratulations speech, when the player has a completely filled [[National Pokédex]] (minus event Pokémon). One of his sentences, "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long!", uses a lowercase L instead of a capital I.
* In the North American manual of Pokémon SoulSilver, it is said on page 6 that "In order to catch all the Pokémon in the Johto region and complete your Pokédex, you must trade with the ''Pokémon HeartGold Version'', as well as with other Pokémon versions." In reality, it is possible to complete the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] with nothing more than Pokémon caught in HeartGold and SoulSilver (other than [[event Pokémon|event-only Pokémon]]). However, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} are needed to complete the [[National Pokédex]], as well as either {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{game|Emerald}} or {{game|Platinum}}.
** In the North American manual of Pokémon HeartGold, the same text is said, including "you must trade with the ''Pokémon '''HeartGold''' Version''" when it should say "with the ''Pokémon '''SoulSilver''' Version''". This error is not present in the SoulSilver manual, which identifies the correct opposite game.

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_HeartGold.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon HeartGold Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_SoulSilver.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon SoulSilver Version'' (English)

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢心金／魂銀}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢心金／魂銀}}
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー|Pocket Monsters HeartGold ・ SoulSilver}}
|fr=Pokémon Version Or HeartGold et Version Argent SoulSilver
|de=Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver
|it=Pokémon Versione Oro HeartGold e Versione Argento SoulSilver
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 하트골드・소울실버|Pocket Monsters HeartGold ・ SoulSilver}}
|es=Pokémon Edición Oro HeartGold y Edición Plata SoulSilver}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

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[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

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Pokémon Emerald Version

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{{Infobox game
|colorscheme=emerald
|bordercolorscheme=emerald
|name=Pokémon Emerald Version
|jname=ポケットモンスターエメラルド
|boxart=Emerald EN boxart.jpg
|caption=Pokémon Emerald Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Rayquaza}}.
|jbox=Emerald JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Emerald.
|platform=[[Game Boy Advance]]
|category=RPG
|players=up to 5
|link_method=[[Game Link Cable]], [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|Wireless Adapter]], [[e-Reader]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation III]] [[core series]]
|cero=全年齢 (''all ages'')
|esrb=E
|acb=G8+
|oflc=G8+
|pegi=3
|grb=Not applicable
|release_date_ja=September 16, 2004<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/emerald/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
|release_date_na=May 1, 2005<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-emerald-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=June 9, 2005
|release_date_eu=October 21, 2005<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/videogame-pokemontm-emerald-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref>
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/emerald/ Pokémon.co.jp] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/bpej/ Nintendo.co.jp]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-emerald-version/ Pokémon.com] [http://archive.is/i8aN2 Nintendo.com] [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Game-Boy-Advance/Pokemon-Emerald-Version-267112.html Nintendo.co.uk]
}}
{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Emerald}}
'''Pokémon Emerald Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターエメラルド''' ''Pocket Monsters Emerald'') is an [[core series|upper version]] to {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, and is the fifth and final [[Generation III]] [[core series]] game. Like the previous upper version, {{game|Crystal}}, it added many features not present in the earlier paired versions. It was released in Japan on September 16, 2004, in North America on May 1, 2005, in Australia on June 9, 2005, and in Europe on October 21, 2005.

It was the second highest-selling video game of 2005 in North America. It was also the third best-selling game for the [[Game Boy Advance]], losing to the other Generation III games, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]] and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The {{player}} starts their journey in [[Littleroot Town]], where the family has just moved from the [[Johto]] region after the player's father, [[Norman]], became the leader of the [[Petalburg Gym]]. The story starts off with the player riding in the [[Inside of Truck|moving truck]], which arrives in Littleroot. After exiting the truck, the player's mother explains that they have just arrived at their new home; they then enter the house together, and there are {{p|Vigoroth}} movers carrying boxes. The player's mother suggests that the player introduce themselves to [[Professor Birch]], a friend of Norman's.

Upon arriving at Birch's house, his wife greets the player, and upstairs the player meets {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} (whichever is the opposite gender as the player), the child of Professor Birch who will become one of the player's [[rival]]s. After the introduction, Brendan/May soon leaves to join Birch, who is out in the field. The player then finds Birch on {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, where he is being chased by a {{p|Zigzagoon}}. Birch asks the player to take a {{i|Poké Ball}} out of his bag lying on the ground; the player then chooses between {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, and {{p|Torchic}} as their [[first partner Pokémon]]. After choosing, a battle immediately begins with the wild Zigzagoon. After rescuing Birch, he lets the player keep the chosen Pokémon as thanks for saving him. He then tells the player to meet up with Brendan/May on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} for pointers on how to be a Trainer.

Once the player finds Brendan/May on Route 103, they have their first {{pkmn|battle}}, after which they return to Birch's lab, where the player receives a [[Pokédex]] and some {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Outside of the lab, the player's mother gives them the [[Running Shoes]]. Once the player arrives in Petalburg City, they meet with their father at the Gym, where he tells them that he is happy to learn that they have become a Trainer like him. During the conversation, a local boy named [[Wally]] enters the Gym and asks Norman to help him catch a Pokémon. Norman loans Wally a {{p|Zigzagoon}} and a Poké Ball. He then asks the player to go along and help Wally with his task. On {{rt|102|Hoenn}}, Wally catches a {{p|Ralts}}, and the Trainers then return to the Gym, where Wally gives his thanks before being called home by his mother. Norman then encourages the player to travel Hoenn and challenge the region's [[Gym Leader]]s: [[Roxanne]], [[Brawly]], [[Wattson]], [[Flannery]], [[Norman]], [[Winona]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Juan]].

The player then travels through {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and [[Petalburg Woods]]; just before the exit from the woods, the player encounters the nefarious [[Team Aqua]]. After battling, the {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}} reveals that their team is after something in [[Rustboro City]].

At the [[Rustboro Gym]], the player battles Roxanne and earns the {{Badge|Stone}}; afterwards, the player runs into the Devon Researcher from Petalburg Woods. He tells the player that he has been robbed by Team Aqua and that the player must get the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods]] back from the evil team. The player then heads out onto {{rt|116|Hoenn}} and discovers an old man named [[Mr. Briney]] who tells them that the villainous team has also taken his {{p|Wingull}} [[Peeko]] hostage and gone into the [[Rusturf Tunnel]]. The player confronts the Team Aqua Grunt inside the tunnel and retrieves the Devon Goods, as well as rescuing Peeko.

Once the Devon Goods are returned, the researcher asks the player to deliver them to the shipyard in [[Slateport City]]. The player then meets [[Mr. Stone]], the president of the [[Devon Corporation]], who asks that the player stop by [[Dewford Town]] and deliver a letter to his son {{Steven}}; as thanks for the player's earlier work, Mr. Stone gives the player a [[PokéNav]]. Outside, the player meets Brendan or May, who explains that Mr. Briney had formerly been a sailor. The player then heads back through the Petalburg Woods to Mr. Briney's house, where he gives the player a ride down {{rt|105|Hoenn}} to Dewford Town. Just north of Dewford on {{rt|106|Hoenn}} is the [[Granite Cave]] where Steven is exploring. The player obtains {{HM|05|Flash}} at the entrance, but it will not work without the [[Dewford Gym]]'s Badge. After earning the {{Badge|Knuckle}} from Brawly, the player can now use Flash to find Steven in the Granite Cave and deliver the letter. Steven rewards the player with {{TM|47|Steel Wing}} and tells the player that they could potentially become the Pokémon League Champion.

After leaving Dewford Town, Mr. Briney takes the player across {{rt|107|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} to {{rt|109|Hoenn}}, just south of Slateport City. When the player arrives in Slateport, there is a noticeable crowd of {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}s blocking the entrance to the [[Oceanic Museum]]. When the player tries to drop off the Devon Goods at [[Stern's Shipyard]], they learn that [[Captain Stern]] is in the Oceanic Museum. Once the player finds Captain Stern, they are confronted by two Team Aqua Grunts, and after defeating them, Team Aqua's leader [[Archie]] appears and tells the player of their plans before warning not to get in the way again.

After giving the Devon Goods to Captain Stern, the player leaves Slateport City and travels {{rt|110|Hoenn}}; after encountering and battling Brendan or May, the player arrives in [[Mauville City]]. Outside of the [[Mauville Gym]], the player finds Wally and his uncle; Wally challenges the player to a battle to prove to his uncle that he is ready for the Gym. After the battle, Wally's uncle invites the player to visit [[Verdanturf Town]] sometime. Once the {{Badge|Dynamo}} has been earned from Wattson, the player heads to Verdanturf Town and uses {{m|Rock Smash}} to clear the previously blocked Rusturf Tunnel, earning {{HM|04|Strength}} as a reward. Next, the player returns to Mauville and travels through {{rt|111|Hoenn}} and {{rt|112|Hoenn}} to the [[Fiery Path]], on the other side of which the player continues through {{rt|113|Hoenn}} to [[Fallarbor Town]].

Inside the Fallarbor Pokémon Center, the player meets [[Lanette]], who invites them to her house on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}. At the end of Route 114 is [[Meteor Falls]], where the player finds [[Team Magma]], who have stolen a valuable [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]]. Suddenly, the scene is interrupted by the appearance of Team Aqua and Archie, which causes the {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s to retreat to [[Mt. Chimney]] with the stolen meteorite. At the top of Mt. Chimney, Team Magma and Team Aqua can be found fighting. After defeating {{tc|Magma Admin}} [[Tabitha]], the player finds Magma Leader [[Maxie]] using the Meteorite in a strange machine. Maxie then battles the player and retreats once defeated, leaving behind the Meteorite.

Taking the southern path that was blocked by the battling teams, the player exits Mt. Chimney and reaches [[Lavaridge Town]], home of the [[Lavaridge Gym]]. After receiving the {{Badge|Heat}} from Flannery, the player then meets Brendan or May, who gives them the [[Go-Goggles]] and suggests that they challenge their father at the Petalburg Gym. After getting the {{Badge|Balance}} from Norman, the player visits Wally's father, who gives the player {{HM|03|Surf}}.

As the player then travels through {{rt|118|Hoenn}} (just east of Mauville City), they encounter Steven once again. Afterwards, the player continues through {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, reaching the [[Weather Institute]], which is being attacked by Team Aqua in search of the {{p|Castform|weather Pokémon}} that the institute has created. After battling the Grunts and facing off with {{tc|Aqua Admin}} [[Shelly]], the player saves the institute and is given the Pokémon {{p|Castform}} as a reward. Shortly after leaving the Weather Institute, Brendan/May appears, battles the player, and gives away {{HM|02|Fly}} upon defeat.

The player arrives in [[Fortree City]] but cannot challenge the Gym because something invisible is blocking the entrance. On {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, the player once again meets Steven, and he gives the player the [[Devon Scope]], which allows them to enter the Gym by revealing the invisible thing to be the Pokémon {{p|Kecleon}}. After the player defeats Winona and receives the {{Badge|Feather}}, the quest continues through {{rt|120|Hoenn}} and {{rt|121|Hoenn}} to [[Lilycove City]]. On {{rt|121|Hoenn}}, there are some grunts from the evil team discussing their plan to go to [[Mt. Pyre]], and upon arriving in Lilycove, the player finds it crawling with more grunts. Outside of the [[Lilycove Department Store]], the player battles Brendan/May for the last time, who upon defeat announces his/her intention to return to Littleroot Town.

After the battle, the player heads to Mt. Pyre to drive off Team Aqua. At the summit of Mt. Pyre, the player finds the leader of the team, who has taken the [[Red Orb]] and proclaims that the young Trainer has arrived too late to stop him; the team then heads for Slateport City. Team Aqua also mentions that Team Magma had been at Mt. Pyre earlier, during which they also stole the [[Blue Orb]]. The old couple that watch over the orbs beseech the player to stop the evil teams, and they give the player the [[Magma Emblem]].

When the player arrives back to the [[Jagged Pass]], the Magma Emblem reveals the secret opening to the {{OBP|Magma Hideout|Jagged Pass}}. Inside the hideout, the player battles against several Team Magma Grunts and Magma Admin Tabitha. After defeating Tabitha, the player continues into the hideout and finds that Maxie trying to awaken {{p|Groudon}} using the Blue Orb. However, upon being awaken, Groudon abruptly flees the cave. Maxie spots the player and battle them, then after being defeated, leave the hideout to pursue Groudon.

Upon returning to Slateport, the player finds that Capt. Stern has discovered an undersea cavern on {{rt|128|Hoenn}}. Team Aqua then suddenly appears and takes over the captain's research submarine. Aqua Leader Archie once again taunts the player, and he mentions that the team's hideout is in Lilycove City. Once the player fights their way through to the center of the hideout, they encounter [[Matt]], who battles the player to stall until Archie takes off in the submarine.

The player must then travel {{rt|124|Hoenn}} to [[Mossdeep City]], where the player challenges [[Tate and Liza]] of the [[Mossdeep Gym]] to earn the {{Badge|Mind}}. Meanwhile, Team Magma has invaded the [[Mossdeep Space Center]], where they plan to steal rocket fuel to jettison into Mt. Chimney, causing it to erupt. After defeating the Team Magma Grunts, the player teams up with {{Steven}} to battle Maxie and Tabitha. After defeating Team Magma, they retreat. As thanks, Steven invites the player to his home and gives them {{HM|08|Dive}}.

Heading to {{rt|128|Hoenn}} and using Dive, the player finds the [[Seafloor Cavern]], where Team Aqua has gone. In the deepest reaches of the cavern, the player has a showdown with Archie, who then uses the Red Orb to awaken the sleeping {{p|Kyogre}}. After being awakened, the ancient Pokémon vanishes. Just then, Maxie appears, and Archie finds that he is unable to control the Pokémon. Everyone heads back to the surface, where it's revealed that the weather all over Hoenn is out of control. Maxie and Archie agree to work together, and they head to Sootopolis City.

Back at Sootopolis City, Groudon and Kyogre are fighting. Steven leads the player into the [[Cave of Origin]], introducing them to [[Wallace]], the city's former [[Gym Leader]]. Wallace tells the player that {{p|Rayquaza}}, which can be found at [[Sky Pillar]], can put a stop to Groudon and Kyogre's fighting. And in haste, Wallace leaves for Sky Pillar.

At Sky Pillar, Wallace meets the player and unlocks the entrance. Wallace instructs the player to meet Rayquaza at the top of tower while he heads back to check on Sootopolis City. Upon reaching the top, the player interacts with Rayquaza, who awakens and flies off to Sootopolis City. Back at Sootopolis City, Rayquaza descends from the sky and lets out a cry to Groudon and Kyogre, causing the two to retreat. Rayquaza then flies back to Sky Pillar, and the weather in Hoenn returns to normal. Maxie and Archie, acknowledging their mistakes, return to Mt. Pyre to return the stolen orbs. In gratitude, Wallace gives the player {{HM|07|Waterfall}} and allows them entry into the Sootopolis Gym to challenge [[Juan]], who rewards the {{badge|Rain}} upon defeat. After this point, the player may return to Sky Pillar at a chance of battling and capturing Rayquaza.

After collecting all eight badges, the player can challenge the [[Elite Four]] at [[Ever Grande City]]. After defeating them, it is revealed that Wallace has become the region's Champion. After being defeated, Wallace will induct the player into the Hall of Fame.

After entering the Hall of Fame, various post-game features are unlocked. {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}} (depending on which color the player recalls from the TV report) will begin roaming across Hoenn. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} can also be found in [[Terra Cave]] and [[Marine Cave]], respectively. The location of these caves are frequently changing and can be determined at the Weather Institute. Steven can also be found deep within [[Meteor Falls]], where he will challenge the player to a battle. Lastly, the player will gain access to the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation III}} via the [[S.S. Tidal]].

==Blurb==
''The [[Hoenn]] region is unstable — Rayquaza has awakened! Your skills as a Trainer will be challenged like they've never been challenged before as you try to maintain balance between {{p|Kyogre}} & {{p|Groudon}}. Prove your skill by earning Badges & gaining access to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} — the front line of Pokémon battling that offers a whole new level of competition. Never-before-experienced battles await you!
* ''The third adventure with new episodes in the Hoenn region!
* ''Tons of new features, including surprising plot twists and changes to where and how often you can catch certain Pokémon!
* ''Use the Game Boy Advance [[Wireless Adapter]] to trade & battle between Pokémon Emerald and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} versions.
* ''Expand your collection when you trade with a friend. Using a Game Boy Advance Game Link™, link up with {{game|Ruby & Sapphire|s}}, Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, or connect with [[Pokémon Colosseum]] using a [[Nintendo GameCube]]® Game Boy Advance cable. See instruction booklet for more details.

==Changes from Ruby and Sapphire==
===Gameplay===
* [[e-Reader]] support is removed from the international releases, requiring {{player}}s to [[Record mixing|mix records]] with a Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, or LeafGreen cartridge containing e-Reader-exclusive items in order to obtain them.
* Groudon and Kyogre are now respectively captured at the new locations [[Terra Cave]] and [[Marine Cave]] and at higher levels.
* The entrances to the Team Magma and Team Aqua Hideouts are not sealed after defeating [[Tate and Liza]].
* The [[roaming Pokémon|Pokémon roaming]] across [[Hoenn]], {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}}, can be selected right after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]. The one that is not selected is available on [[Southern Island]], requiring the promotional [[Eon Ticket]].
* The [[legendary giants]]' puzzles are slightly different, though the same in principle.
* [[Multi Battle]]s are available outside link-cable battling, being featured in the {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} with a computer player (or, using the Wireless Adapter, a human player), as well as through an in-game plot event at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]], battling alongside {{Steven}}.
* [[Double Battle]]s are more common as different Trainers can team up if the player is able to be spotted by two Trainers at once.
* [[Gym Leader]]s may be rebattled in Double Battles, with new Pokémon on their teams that are not normally found in Hoenn.
* The Trainer's Eyes in the [[PokéNav]] is replaced by Match Call, which integrated a calling system similar to the [[Pokégear]] cellphone.
* {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} may be acquired from Professor Birch after obtaining every Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]] (excluding {{p|Deoxys}} and {{p|Jirachi}}).
* {{p|Deoxys}} is in its Speed Forme.
* [[Ability|Abilities]] have new {{cat|Abilities with field effects|field effects}}. For example, Abilities also have a role in breeding as {{a|Magma Armor}} and {{a|Flame Body}} speed up the hatching process if a Pokémon which has either Ability is in the party.
* {{a|Pickup}} has a new item list; Pokémon pick up items based on their [[level]].
* Having a [[Gender|female]] Pokémon or {{p|Ditto}} of the breeding pair hold an [[Everstone]] grants a 50% chance of passing down their [[nature]] to the hatched Pokémon when breeding.
* Raising [[friendship]] and lowering [[effort values]] can be done with certain {{Berries}}.
* [[Battle Tent]]s replace [[Contest Hall]]s in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]], and [[Slateport City]]. Instead, [[Pokémon Contest]]s of all four {{OBP|rank|Contest}}s take place in [[Lilycove City]].
* Unlike {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, trade restrictions between games are in place. Trading with Ruby and Sapphire as well as with another Emerald only allows trading of Pokémon indigenous to [[Hoenn]] while the player possesses only the country's [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|regional Pokédex]], while the [[National Pokédex]] is required to trade with {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}. This restriction also includes [[Pokémon Egg]]s from Ruby or Sapphire regardless if it contains a regional Pokémon. However, trading with {{pkmn|Colosseum}} only requires the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]] regardless of the Pokémon being traded.
* All the [[Gym Leader]]s from Ruby and Sapphire, including former Gym Leader [[Wallace]], have upgraded Pokémon teams. Changes include the addition of Pokémon they did not have in Ruby and Sapphire, or in rare cases the removal of some of their previous Pokémon.
* When encountering either of the villainous team leaders, the game will now play the encounter theme and battle animation of their respective team, unlike in Ruby and Sapphire in which they had no encounter theme and used the standard battle animation.

===Areas===
* The passage between [[Verdanturf Town]] and {{rt|117|Hoenn}} was widened. {{rt|118|Hoenn}} was also modified slightly.
* The layouts of the puzzles in the [[Trick House]] were changed.
* The Fossils ([[Root Fossil]], [[Claw Fossil]]) in the desert are now found in a short-lived tower called [[Mirage Tower]] that sinks into the ground once a Fossil is chosen. However, the other Fossil can now be acquired after entering the Hall of Fame.
* The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} has been replaced by the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, which includes seven [[battle facility|battle facilities]], one of which is the Battle Tower.
** The Battle Frontier is the only place to find wild {{p|Smeargle}} (inside [[Artisan Cave]]) and {{p|Sudowoodo}} (only one) in the Generation III handheld games.
* The [[Desert Underpass]] was added, which allows the player to obtain the Fossil they did not choose, and allows the player to encounter wild {{p|Ditto}}.
* New areas are added to the [[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]], introducing 16 evolutionary lines first discovered in [[Johto]]. For many of these Pokémon this is the only handheld game in which they are available, although several of them are also available in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
* [[Terra Cave]] and [[Marine Cave]], accessible only after entering the Hall of Fame, are home to Groudon and Kyogre, respectively. The [[cave]]s are not fixed to one location, and in order to track them, it is necessary to investigate the unusual patterns concluded by the [[Weather Institute]].
* {{p|Mew}} appears on [[Faraway Island]], an island that is located remote from Hoenn. Reaching the island requires a special promotional item, the [[Old Sea Map]], which was only distributed to Japanese players for a limited time.
* While Team Aqua's [[Team Aqua Hideout|hideout]] is still in [[Lilycove City]] just like in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Sapphire}}, Team Magma's [[Team Magma Hideout|hideout]] has been moved to [[Magma Hideout (Jagged Pass)|a hidden cave]] at [[Jagged Pass]] and has been given a completely new design. Also, Magma Hideout is now where Groudon is first encountered.
* The [[cave of Origin]] has two floors instead of five.
* When visited for the first time, the [[Sky Pillar]] appears intact with almost no cracked floors to speak of. It returns to its incarnation from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} complete with cracked floors and debris once {{p|Rayquaza}} becomes catchable.

===Storyline===
* Both [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]] are featured as the villainous teams, each stirring trouble at different stages in the game. The objective of each team, to awaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, respectively, is eventually fulfilled.
** All encounters from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} except for the one at [[Mt. Chimney]] feature Team Aqua as the villains, [[Team Aqua Hideout|the hideout next to Lilycove City]] is also theirs. In addition to appearing at Mt. Chimney, Team Magma are also featured in two new events: the one at [[Magma Hideout (Jagged Pass)|their new hideout]] and the one at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]]. Both teams also steal the respective Orbs at [[Mt. Pyre]], leaving none to the player.
** Instead of a drought or a downpour, the weather crisis in this game is a phenomenon where the two alternate. The background music played during the crisis is a slowed down version of the downpour theme from {{g|Sapphire}}.
* {{p|Rayquaza}} is prominent plot-wise, awakened in order to stop the destructive battle between Groudon and Kyogre. It is now the one out of the three ancient Pokémon that can be caught prior to entering the Hall of Fame, while still at the same place and at the same high level as in Ruby and Sapphire.

===Characters===
* {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} have slight changes to the design of their outfits, primarily from the change in color scheme from red to green (tying into the game being named "Emerald").
* {{p|Vigoroth}} move boxes into Brendan's or May's house instead of {{p|Machoke}} (though the cries are not changed in the Japanese version due to an oversight, but this was corrected in the localizations).
* A {{p|Zigzagoon}} chases [[Professor Birch]] instead of a {{p|Poochyena}}. In contrast, the first [[Pokémon Trainer]] fought after the [[rival]] has a Poochyena instead of a Zigzagoon.
* [[Pokémon Center lady|Pokémon Center ladies]] now wear hats with a cross on them.
* [[Pokémon Center Ladies|Contest Lady, Quiz Lady, or Favor Lady]] in Lilycove Pokémon Center.
* New [[Move Tutor]]s added, including most of the ones in FireRed and LeafGreen (all but {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}), along with 15 others that teach moves previously acquired through [[Generation II]] [[TM]]s.
* A new Gym Leader in the [[Sootopolis Gym]], [[Juan]], while its former Gym Leader Wallace is now the Pokémon Champion.
* The former Champion [[Steven Stone|Steven]] can be fought in [[Meteor Falls]] after entering the Hall of Fame, with all of his Pokémon at exactly 20 levels higher than in Ruby and Sapphire.
* [[Scott]], a new character introduced in Emerald, will meet the player numerous times throughout the game, ultimately inviting the player to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} after they enter the Hall of Fame.

===Graphics===
* Animated Pokémon front sprites return for the first time since {{game|Crystal}}. This feature was defined as standard for the core series Pokémon games ever since. Emerald is also the first game to have animated back sprites.
* The cave floor design has slightly changed.
* [[Player's house|Brendan's house]] has blue rugs, while May's has pink rugs. In Ruby and Sapphire, both houses had red rugs.
* Every [[Gym]] has received at least a slight renovation due to the addition of Trainers for the option of Double Battles. Some of these Gyms received complete overhauls in their designs, such as the [[Mossdeep Gym]], which was given a new, rearranged puzzle that the {{player}} must navigate through. All Gyms now have the Badge mounted on the wall behind the Leader.
* The color of the {{pkmn|Champion}}'s room at the Pokémon League was recolored from its original shade of purple to blue.
* The text and required actions in [[Sealed Chamber]] have changed slightly.
* The [[Legendary Pokémon]] battle intros include a different animation before moving into the battle scene. This animation involves the body patterns of the [[super-ancient Pokémon]] and the [[legendary giants]]'s braille eye patterns.
* A young girl now blocks {{rt|101|Hoenn}} instead of a young boy.

===Incorporated from FireRed and LeafGreen===
Although Emerald is a modified version of {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, a number of changes occurred to make it more similar to {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
* Wireless linking with [[Union Room]], as in FireRed and LeafGreen.
* The [[Mystery Gift]] system from FireRed and LeafGreen is added, and relies on both [[e-Reader]] and [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]] in Japan (e-Reader support was removed from overseas releases), being available alongside [[Mystery Gift#Mystery Events|Mystery Events]] in the Japanese version.
* A new battle area, [[Trainer Hill]], which is similar to [[Trainer Tower]] found in FireRed and LeafGreen. Has support for the e-Reader in the Japanese version.
* The wireless minigames [[Pokémon Jump]] and [[Dodrio Berry Picking]] were added and are found on the Game Corner in [[Mossdeep City]], which replaces the e-Reader {{pkmn|Trainer}} house from Ruby and Sapphire.
* The [[Party|Pokémon List]] interface was updated to match the one in FireRed and LeafGreen. The background color was changed but other elements like the larger [[HP]] bar and colon-less [[level]] indicator are unaltered. [[Field move]] entries also appear in the Pokémon List's menu after the entry for the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s status screen, as in FireRed and LeafGreen.
** This creates some inconsistencies, however: the {{DL|HP|HP bar}} shown during the {{pkmn|battle}} {{wp|HUD (video gaming)|HUD}} is the smaller one from Ruby and Sapphire, and in the Japanese version, the HUD's level indicator also uses a colon for levels lower than 100 like Ruby and Sapphire (e.g.: '''Lv:45''' as opposed to '''Lv45''').
* The text font has been changed to one very similar to that of FireRed and LeafGreen.
* The [[PP]] counter for a move now changes color depending on how many points are left.
* The two event locations from FireRed and LeafGreen, [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]], make a return.
* [[Altering Cave]], from FireRed and LeafGreen, appears in Emerald.
* Stars pop out of a [[Poké Ball]] after a successful capture, rather than no animation happening.
* All of the music tracks from FireRed and LeafGreen were inserted into Emerald, but only a handful are actually used:
** The [[caught Pokémon]] fanfare was changed to the one from FireRed and LeafGreen.
** Navel Rock plays {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 1|''Sevii Islands''}}.
** Altering Cave plays {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 1|''Caves of Mt. Moon''}}.
** Battles with the non-[[Hoenn]] [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} in Navel Rock play {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 1|''Battle! (Legendary Pokémon)''}} from FireRed and LeafGreen. Encountering and battling {{p|Deoxys}} in Birth Island also plays {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 2|''Deoxys Appears''}} and {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 2|''Battle! (Deoxys)''}}, respectively, like in FireRed and LeafGreen. The battle with {{p|Mew}} in [[Faraway Island]] plays a new theme exclusive to Emerald, {{DL|Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Disc 4|''Battle! (Mew)''}}, which is a more intense version of the aforementioned ''Battle! (Legendary Pokémon)''.

===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon|Missing Pokémon]]===
These [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]] Pokémon are missing from Emerald and must be traded to the game from another Generation III game to be obtained. While {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Surskit}} can appear in Emerald, the player needs to [[Record mixing|mix records]] with a copy of Ruby or Sapphire in order for Surskit to appear by way of [[Mass outbreak|swarming]]; otherwise, Surskit cannot be legitimately caught without the aid of another game.

These Pokémon can all be obtained in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} alone.

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|-
{{Moveentry|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water|{{Gameabbrev3|RS}}|gen=3}}
{{Moveentry|284|Masquerain|2|Bug|Flying|{{Gameabbrev3|RS}}|gen=3}}
{{Moveentry|307|Meditite|2|Fighting|Psychic|{{Gameabbrev3|RS}}|gen=3}}
{{Moveentry|308|Medicham|2|Fighting|Psychic|{{Gameabbrev3|RS}}|gen=3}}
{{Moveentry|315|Roselia|2|Grass|Poison|{{Gameabbrev3|RS}}|gen=3}}
{{Moveentry|335|Zangoose|1|Normal||{{Gameabbrev3|R}}|gen=3}}
{{Moveentry|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|{{Gameabbrev3|S}}|gen=3}}
|}
|}

==Connectivity==
Emerald maintained similar levels of compatibility as its companion games {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. This utilizes the traditional [[Game Link Cable]], or alternatively, the [[GBA Wireless Adapter]] if connecting with FireRed and LeafGreen. The game is also able to trade with {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}} using the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Game Link cable. Emerald cannot trade for Pokémon outside the Hoenn Pokédex (unless Colosseum is trading these Pokémon to Emerald) and cannot trade Pokémon with FireRed, LeafGreen, or XD Gale of Darkness until the player reaches the [[Hall of Fame]] and the National Pokédex is unlocked, while Colosseum/XD Gale of Darkness must beat the main storyline and FireRed/LeafGreen must fix the Network Machine in order to trade with Emerald.

[[Trade|Trading]] between each of these games is possible, but not with games from Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}.

While Emerald cannot trade directly with the [[Generation IV]] games {{game5|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, a player's Pokémon may be permanently transferred via [[Pal Park]], and some of the [[:Category:Generation II Pokémon|Generation II Pokémon]] introduced into the [[Hoenn Safari Zone]] extension can be found using the [[dual-slot mode]].

==Localization changes==
* In Emerald, a portion of the fourth room in Trick House has been altered in international versions, to make it harder for player to trap themselves and be forced to start the puzzle from the beginning.
* In the language versions other than Japanese, there is a non-player character on {{rt|111|Hoenn}} who claims that the {{HM|06|Rock Smash}} is obtained from his uncle. In the Japanese version, that character simply refers to the {{DL|Mauville City|Rock Smash Guy}} which includes the word 「オヤジ」 meaning either "old man" or "uncle", not specifically his uncle.
* In [[Trainer Hill]], the international releases had e-Reader battle card compatibilities removed as those cards were never released outside of Japan due to the poor sales of the e-Reader in the US. The player is instead offered a number of predefined layouts to choose from, making a number of rewards only obtainable in the Japanese version.
* The [[Old Sea Map]] was only distributed in Japan and Taiwan, both for the Japanese version of Pokémon Emerald. This item grants access to [[Faraway Island]], where a level 30 wild {{p|Mew}} can be found.
** In languages other than Japanese, Mew was distributed directly in [[List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III|several other events]] for the [[Generation III]] games. Since the Old Sea Map was never distributed for those language versions, the Faraway Island is not legitimately accessible. This event is still able to work as intended if the player obtains the Old Sea Map by using [[cheating]] methods.

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald===
{{main|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|section=Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald}}

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire===
{{main|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|section=Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}

==Reception==
Many reviews criticized Emerald for being too similar to Ruby and Sapphire, with {{wp|Game Informer}} stating that "there simply aren't enough changes to make this a must-buy."<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/pokemon-emerald-version/critic-reviews Pokémon Emerald Version Critic Reviews for Game Boy Advance - Metacritic]</ref> However, {{wp|IGN}} gave the game a "Great" rating of 8.0/10, stating that there are "special, newly-created treats sprinkled throughout the experience to make experiencing this repeat worthwhile."<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/05/03/pokemon-emerald Pokemon Emerald - IGN]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Emerald a score of 34 out of 40. It holds a rating of 76.65% on {{wp|GameRankings}}, based on 29 reviews.<ref>[https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/921905-pokemon-emerald-version/index.html Pokémon Emerald Version for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings]</ref>

===Sales===
As of March 31, 2007, Pokémon Emerald has sold 6.32 million copies worldwide, making it the lowest selling core series Pokémon game on the Game Boy Advance.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2007/070427e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Emerald sold 790,527 units on its first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-archive-thread-2.416253/#post-24968644 Media Create Sales: Archive Thread 2 | NeoGAF]</ref> with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 91.37%. By January 2, 2011, the end of its 329th week, it had sold 1,916,505 copies.

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{emerald color dark}}; background:#{{emerald color}}"
! style="background:#{{emerald color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{emerald color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{emerald color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{emerald color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{emerald color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Total units sold
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| September 19, 2004
| 1st
| 790,527
| 790,527
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| September 26, 2004
| 2nd
| 150,964
| 941,491
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| October 3, 2004
| 2nd
| 74,642
| 1,016,843
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4
| October 10, 2004
| 5th
| 38,883
| 1,055,726
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5
| October 17, 2004
| 3rd
| 31,764
| 1,087,490
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6
| October 24, 2004
| 3rd
| 21,676
| 1,109,166
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7
| October 31, 2004
| 9th
| 21,970
| 1,131,136
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8
| November 7, 2004
| 9th
| 17,788
| 1,148,924
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9
| November 14, 2004
| 9th
| 14,093
| 1,163,017
|- style="background:#fff"
| 16
| January 2, 2005
| 16th
| -
| 1,397,615
|- style="background:#fff"
| 68
| January 1, 2006
| -
| -
| 1,645,364
|- style="background:#fff"
| 120
| December 31, 2006
| -
| -
| 1,773,390
|- style="background:#fff"
| 172
| December 30, 2007
| -
| -
| 1,848,568
|- style="background:#fff"
| 224
| December 28, 2008
| -
| -
| 1,883,975
|- style="background:#fff"
| 277
| January 3, 2010
| -
| -
| 1,908,780
|- style="background:#fff"
| 329
| January 2, 2011
| -
| -
| 1,916,505
|-
| style="background:#{{emerald color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" |
|}

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

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music used in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (the basis for a majority of the music in Pokémon Emerald), composed by [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Gō Ichinose]], and [[Morikazu Aoki]]. However, the soundtrack does not include [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta#Music|the remastered music]] from {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} or the other unused music, all of which are present in the internal data of Ruby and Sapphire, as well as Emerald.

{{main|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection}}
The entire soundtrack is present in the internal data of Emerald; however, only select pieces of music are used during gameplay.

{{main|Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection}}
Several music tracks exclusive to Emerald went officially unreleased until 2012, when they were included with the official soundtrack of {{B2W2}}. These Emerald-exclusive tracks comprise tracks 1-17 of Disc 4 of the soundtrack.

==Development cycle==
{{main|Pokémon Emerald beta}}

==Internal battery life==
{{incomplete|section}}
Clock-based events in this game as well as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} are controlled by a CR1616 lithium battery in the game cartridge. When starting up a file, players may receive a notification that the internal battery has run dry, and that clock-based events will no longer occur. This does not affect the save file or progress in the game, only events that happen in real-time, such as berry growth or the [[Shoal Cave]] tides.

Even after replacing the battery, symptoms may persist in existing save files. This is because as soon as the battery runs dry, the timestamp associated with real-time events (that had been increasing steadily since the file was created) reverts to its initial value. This means that if the game was played for 5 years before the battery ran dry, it would take 5 years with a new battery for the new timestamp to catch up to the old value and for time to "progress" once more. [http://furlocks-forest.net/wiki/?page=Pokemon_Ruby/Sapphire_New_Battery_Glitch Furlock's Forest] details this issue and possible solutions.

Starting a new save file after the battery is replaced will fix the problem because all events will be triggered relative to a new timestamp.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokemon Emerald Logo EN.png|English logo
Emerald logo.png|Japanese logo
</gallery>
===Title screens===
<gallery>
File:EmeraldTitle.png|English title screen
File:Japanese EmeraldTitle.png|Japanese title screen
</gallery>
===Boxart===
<gallery>
Emerald UK Boxart.jpg|UK cover
</gallery>
===Promotions===
<gallery>
Emerald_Poster.jpg|2005 promotional poster for Pokémon Emerald.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} appear in [[Fiore]] after {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}'s ending. The two seem to have been injured in a battle, which took place in [[Hoenn]], according to Emerald.
* Along with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, this was the only Pokémon game to feature a clock that does not have a day/night system.
* The game uses a faulty implementation of the [[Pseudorandom number generation|pseudorandom number generator]] used in [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}} games, which allows literally identical [[personality value]]s for a Pokémon even after multiple resets. The game neglects to reseed the PRNG on startup (only doing so when the adventure is begun), which means that the personality values of an encountered Pokémon follow a predictable sequence once the seed is found and/or forced.
* Pokémon Emerald has many similarities with {{game|Platinum}}:
** Both are the third versions of their respective storylines.
** Both add a [[Battle Frontier]] in the place of the regional [[Battle Tower]].
** Both are represented by the final member of a [[Legendary trio]] which was not confirmed to be part of it beforehand.
** Both share features with the [[remake]]s of their generation that are not present in the original paired games.
** Both added the ability to rematch [[Gym Leader]]s after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
** Both allow the player to capture both of the [[game mascot]]s from the original paired games.
* Emerald was the last Nintendo game with a specially colored [[ROM cartridge|cartridge]].
** However, since [[Nintendo DSi]]-enhanced cartridges are black, {{B2W2|Pokémon Black 2}} is technically the last Pokémon game to have the color of its cartridge match its name.
** Of note is that, in Japan, the cartridges of the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} used the generic cartridge color.
* Pokémon Emerald was the final core series game released on the {{wp|Game Boy line}} of [[Nintendo]] handheld video game consoles.
* Once this game was released, it became possible to complete the [[National Pokédex]] in all the [[Generation III]] [[core series]] games entirely with Pokémon obtained in those games. Before the release of Pokémon Emerald, completing the National Pokédex in this generation would require some trades with [[Pokémon Colosseum]].
* Various retailers had a special tin with a [[Frontier Pass]] as a [[pre-order bonus]] with Pokémon Emerald.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050217025326/http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/246634.asp Pokemon Emerald | EBgames.com] (archive)</ref>
* During rematches with [[Roxanne]], [[Flannery]] and [[Winona]], their Pokémon are male instead of female. This is due to an oversight or limitation in the code where double battles can't match the gender of the Pokémon to the Trainer.
* No Generation I [[Legendary Pokémon]] can be encountered in this game, although, the only Generation I [[Mythical Pokémon]] that can be encountered is {{p|Mew}}.

==In other languages==
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==See also==
* [[Staff of Pokémon Emerald]]
* {{Appendix|Emerald walkthrough}}
* [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]

==References==
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{{Project Games notice}}

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Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions

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|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation III]] [[core series]]
|cero=Not applicable<ref group=note>CERO's website states that it began operations in October 2002. These games were released in November 2002 but were not rated.</ref>
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|release_date_na=March 19, 2003<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-ruby-version-and-pokemon-sapphire-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
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|release_date_eu=July 25, 2003<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-ruby-version-and-pokemon-sapphire-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref>
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|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/rs/ Pokémon.co.jp] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/axvp/ Nintendo.co.jp]
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire}}

'''Pokémon Ruby Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタールビー''' ''Pocket Monsters Ruby'') and '''Pokémon Sapphire Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターサファイア''' ''Pocket Monsters Sapphire'') are the first paired [[core series]] of [[Generation III]] games that are set in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. They were released in Japan on November 21, 2002, in North America on March 19, 2003, in Australia on April 3, 2003 and in Europe on July 25, 2003.

The then recently founded [[The Pokémon Company]] originally announced the games as the single-version '''Pokémon Game Boy Advance''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスターゲームボーイアドバンス版}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Game Boy Advance Edition'') or simply '''Pokémon GBA''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンＧＢＡ}}''' ''Pokémon GBA'') alongside the [[e-Reader]] on March 7, 2001, with a tentative release date of 2002.<ref>[https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20010307/gba2.htm GAME Watch]</ref><ref>[https://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/321/321417/ ASCII.jp]</ref><ref>[https://dengekionline.com/news/kako/new/200103/0307/0307nintendo.html 電撃オンライン ''DENGEKI ONLINE'']</ref><ref>[https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0103/07/news04.html ねとらぼ]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010310074936/http://pocket.ign.com/news/32141.html IGN]</ref><ref>[https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro01-4b.html CoroCoro's April 2001 issue (published on March 15, 2001) on ゾイド総合ランド]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010401130323/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/ Game Freak website's update from March 23, 2001]</ref> President [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] revealed the company's lack of optimism towards the future of Pokémon during this announcement and [[Junichi Masuda]], former veteran employee of [[Game Freak]] and [[Staff of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|director of the games]], has expressed the hardships posed by their development in post-release interviews.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180527160944/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/08/14/why-ruby-and-sapphire-were-the-most-challenging-pokemon-to-make.aspx Game Informer interview from August 14, 2017] (archive)</ref><ref>[https://lavacutcontent.com/masuda-game-freak-history/ Dr. Lava's translation of a Famitsu interview from May 23, 2019]</ref> The aforementioned tentative title would be used alongside the final titles during {{pkmn|Festa#Pokémon Festa 2002|Pokémon Festa 2002}}.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXd_FG0MLSc RAI-GER's footage from July 20, 2002, reuploaded by xdanielDZD to YouTube on June 3, 2010]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020802094513/http://www.pokemon-festa.com/events.html Pokémon Festa 2002 website's events section as of August 2, 2002 (differs from the June 28, 2002 copy)]</ref>

On March 15, 2003, the [[Pokémon Center New York]] held a party at which players could purchase Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. The games were not sold in stores across North America until March 19, 2003.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20030604202304/http://pokemon.com/letters/2003314.asp Pokémon.com - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR! - 3/14/2003] (archive)</ref>

Like all paired games beforehand, Ruby and Sapphire were followed by a third version, {{game|Emerald}}, two years later, and together they became the best-selling [[Game Boy Advance]] games of all time. [[Remake]]s of the games, in the form of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, were released [[Generation VI|three generations later]] for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in November 2014 worldwide.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The {{player}} starts their journey in [[Littleroot Town]], where the family has just moved from the [[Johto]] region after the player's father, [[Norman]], became the leader of the [[Petalburg Gym]]. The story starts off with the player riding in the [[Inside of Truck|moving truck]], which arrives in Littleroot. After exiting the truck, the player's mother explains that they have just arrived at their new home; they then enter the house together, and there are {{p|Machoke}} movers carrying boxes. The player's mother suggests that the player introduce themselves to [[Professor Birch]], a friend of Norman's.

Upon arriving at Birch's house, his wife greets the player, and upstairs the player meets {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}} (whichever is the opposite gender as the player), the child of Professor Birch who will become one of the player's [[rival]]s. After the introduction, Brendan or May soon leaves to join Birch, who is out in the field. The player then finds Birch on {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, where he is being chased by a {{p|Poochyena}}. Birch asks the player to take a {{i|Poké Ball}} out of his bag, which is lying on the ground; the player then chooses between {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, and {{p|Torchic}} as their [[first partner Pokémon]]. After choosing, a battle immediately begins with the wild Poochyena. After rescuing Birch, he lets the player keep the chosen Pokémon as thanks for saving him. He then tells the player to meet up with his kid on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} for pointers on how to be a Trainer.

Once the player finds Brendan or May on Route 103, they have their first {{pkmn|battle}}, after which they return to Birch's lab, where the player receives a [[Pokédex]] and some {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Outside of the lab, the player's mother gives them the [[Running Shoes]]. Once the player arrives in Petalburg City, they meet with their father at the Gym, where he tells them that he is happy to learn that they have become a Trainer like him. During the conversation, a local boy named [[Wally]] enters the Gym and asks Norman to help him catch a Pokémon. Norman loans Wally a {{p|Zigzagoon}} and a Poké Ball. He then asks the player to go along and help Wally with his task. On {{rt|102|Hoenn}}, Wally catches a {{p|Ralts}}, and the Trainers then return to the Gym, where Wally gives his thanks before being called home by his mother. Norman then encourages the player to travel [[Hoenn]] and challenge the region's [[Gym Leader]]s: [[Roxanne]], [[Brawly]], [[Wattson]], [[Flannery]], [[Norman]], [[Winona]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Wallace]].

The player then travels through {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and [[Petalburg Woods]]; just before the exit from the woods, the player encounters the nefarious [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|Ru}} or [[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|Sa}}. After battling, the grunt reveals that their team is after something in [[Rustboro City]].

At the [[Rustboro Gym]], the player battles Roxanne and earns the {{Badge|Stone}}; afterwards, the player runs into the Devon Researcher from Petalburg Woods. He tells the player that he has been robbed by Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}} and that the player must get the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods]] back from the evil team. The player then heads out onto {{rt|116|Hoenn}} and discovers an old man named [[Mr. Briney]] who tells them that the villainous team has also taken his {{p|Wingull}} [[Peeko]] hostage and gone into the [[Rusturf Tunnel]]. The player confronts the grunt inside the tunnel and retrieves the Devon Goods, as well as rescuing Peeko.

Once the Devon Goods are returned, the researcher asks the player to deliver them to the shipyard in [[Slateport City]]. The player then meets [[Mr. Stone]], the president of the [[Devon Corporation]], who asks that the player stop by [[Dewford Town]] and deliver a letter to his son {{Steven}}; as thanks for the player's earlier work, Mr. Stone gives the player a [[PokéNav]]. Outside, the player meets Brendan or May, who explains that Mr. Briney had formerly been a sailor. The player then heads back through the Petalburg Woods to Mr. Briney's house, where he gives the player a ride down {{rt|105|Hoenn}} to Dewford Town. Just north of Dewford on {{rt|106|Hoenn}} is the [[Granite Cave]] where Steven is exploring. The player obtains {{HM|05|Flash}} at the entrance, but it will not work without the [[Dewford Gym]]'s Badge. After earning the {{Badge|Knuckle}} from Brawly, the player can now use Flash to find Steven in the Granite Cave and deliver the letter. Steven rewards the player with {{TM|47|Steel Wing}} and tells the player that they could potentially become the Pokémon League Champion.

After leaving Dewford Town, Mr. Briney takes the player across {{rt|107|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} to {{rt|109|Hoenn}}, just south of Slateport City. When the player arrives in Slateport, there is a noticeable crowd of Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}} grunts blocking the entrance to the [[Oceanic Museum]]. When the player tries to drop off the Devon Goods at [[Stern's Shipyard]], they learn that [[Captain Stern]] is in the Oceanic Museum. Once the player finds Captain Stern, they are confronted by two villainous grunts, and after defeating them, the villainous team's leader [[Maxie]]{{sup/3|Ru}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/3|Sa}} appears and tells the player of their plans before warning not to get in the way again.

After giving the Devon Goods to Captain Stern, the player leaves Slateport City and travels {{rt|110|Hoenn}}; after encountering and battling Brendan or May, the player arrives in [[Mauville City]]. Outside of the [[Mauville Gym]], the player finds Wally and his uncle; Wally challenges the player to a battle to prove to his uncle that he is ready for the Gym. After the battle, Wally's uncle invites the player to visit [[Verdanturf Town]] sometime. Once the {{Badge|Dynamo}} has been earned from Wattson, the player heads to Verdanturf Town and uses {{m|Rock Smash}} to clear the previously blocked Rusturf Tunnel, earning {{HM|04|Strength}} as a reward. Next, the player returns to Mauville and travels through {{rt|111|Hoenn}} and {{rt|112|Hoenn}} to the [[Fiery Path]], on the other side of which the player continues through {{rt|113|Hoenn}} to [[Fallarbor Town]].

Inside the Fallarbor Pokémon Center, the player meets [[Lanette]], who invites them to her house on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}. At the end of Route 114 is [[Meteor Falls]], where the player finds Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}}, who have stolen a valuable [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]]. Suddenly, the scene is interrupted by the appearance of the opposite-version's team, which causes the thieves to retreat to [[Mt. Chimney]] with the stolen meteorite. At the top of Mt. Chimney, Team Magma and Team Aqua can be found fighting; after fighting the male admin of the primary evil team ([[Tabitha]] in Ruby, [[Matt]] in Sapphire), the player finds the leader of the team using the meteorite in a strange machine. The leader then battles the player.

Taking the southern path that was blocked by the battling teams, the player exits Mt. Chimney and reaches [[Lavaridge Town]], home of the [[Lavaridge Gym]]. After receiving the {{Badge|Heat}} from Flannery, the player then meets Brendan or May, who gives them the [[Go-Goggles]] and suggests that they challenge their father at the Petalburg Gym. After getting the {{Badge|Balance}} from Norman, the player visits Wally's father, who gives the player {{HM|03|Surf}}.

As the player then travels through {{rt|118|Hoenn}} (just east of Mauville City), they encounter Steven once again. Afterwards, the player continues through {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, reaching the [[Weather Institute]], which is being attacked by the evil team in search of the {{p|Castform|weather Pokémon}} that the institute has created. After battling the grunts and facing off with the female admin ([[Courtney]] in Ruby, [[Shelly]] in Sapphire), the player saves the institute and is given the Pokémon {{p|Castform}} as a reward. Shortly after leaving the Institute, Brendan or May appears, battles the player, and gives away {{HM|02|Fly}} upon defeat.

The player arrives in [[Fortree City]] but cannot challenge the Gym because something invisible is blocking the entrance. On {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, the player once again meets Steven, and he gives the player the [[Devon Scope]], which allows them to enter the Gym by revealing the invisible thing to be the Pokémon {{p|Kecleon}}. After the player defeats Winona and receives the {{Badge|Feather}}, the quest continues through {{rt|120|Hoenn}} and {{rt|121|Hoenn}} to [[Lilycove City]]. On {{rt|121|Hoenn}}, there are some grunts from the evil team discussing their plan to go to [[Mt. Pyre]], and upon arriving in Lilycove, the player finds it crawling with more grunts. Outside of the [[Lilycove Department Store]], the player battles Brendan or May for the last time, who upon defeat announces their intention to return to Littleroot.

After the battle, the player heads to Mt. Pyre to drive off the evil team. At the summit of Mt. Pyre, the player finds the leader of the team, who has taken the [[Blue Orb]]{{sup/3|Ru}}/[[Red Orb]]{{sup/3|Sa}} and proclaims that the young Trainer has arrived too late to stop him; the team then heads for Slateport City. The old couple that watch over the orbs beseech the player to stop the evil team, and they give the player the stolen orb's counterpart. Upon returning to Slateport, the player finds that Capt. Stern has discovered an undersea cavern on {{rt|128|Hoenn}}. The evil team then suddenly appears and takes over the captain's research submarine. The leader of the evil team once again taunts the player, and he mentions that the team's hideout is in Lilycove City. Once the player fights their way through to the center of the hideout, finding the [[Master Ball]] along the way, they encounter the male admin who battles the player to stall until the leader takes off in the submarine.

The player must then travel {{rt|124|Hoenn}} to [[Mossdeep City]]. Steven's house is at the northwestern edge of the city, and here the player receives {{HM|08|Dive}}. Next, the player challenges Tate and Liza of the [[Mossdeep Gym]] to earn the {{Badge|Mind}}. Heading to {{rt|128|Hoenn}} and using Dive, the player finds the [[Seafloor Cavern]], where the evil team has gone. In the deepest reaches of the cavern, the player has a showdown with the team leader, who then uses the Orb to awaken the sleeping {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/3|Sa}} there. After being awakened, the ancient Pokémon vanishes, and the weather all over Hoenn goes out of control. Just then, the leader of the opposite team appears, and the leader of the primary evil team finds that he is unable to control the Pokémon. The two bosses then team up to try to stop the rampage.

After the bosses leave, Steven appears and tells the player to head to [[Sootopolis City]], to which Groudon/Kyogre has gone. Heading to {{rt|126|Hoenn}} and using Dive again, the player finds the entrance to Sootopolis City. Inside the city, the player finds Steven, who introduces them to his friend Wallace, the Sootopolis Gym Leader, who is also entrusted with the duty of protecting the [[Cave of Origin]]. Upon seeing the Orb that the player possesses, Wallace grants them entrance to the cave, where the rampaging ancient Pokémon is waiting. After capturing or defeating the Pokémon, the weather returns to normal.

Afterwards, Steven is found waiting outside of the [[Sootopolis Gym]] to thank the player on his and Wallace's behalf before the player faces the final Gym challenge. After defeating the Gym and leaving with the {{Badge|Rain}} in tow, the player now has all eight Badges, and they head down {{rt|128|Hoenn}} to [[Ever Grande City]], where {{ho|Victory Road}} and the Elite Four await. Wally battles the player one last time before they exit the cavern.

The [[Elite Four]] are the strongest Trainers in the region, and they can only be battled by challengers who have all eight Badges of Hoenn. They are [[Sidney]], who specializes in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon; [[Phoebe]], who specializes in {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon; [[Glacia]], who specializes in {{type|Ice}} Pokémon; and [[Drake]], who specializes in {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. After defeating the Elite Four, the player must then battle the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]], Steven.

After the battle, Professor Birch and Brendan or May arrive to congratulate the player. Birch examines the player's Pokédex, the player is registered in the Hall of Fame, and the credits roll.

After the credits, the player is returned to Littleroot Town. Downstairs, [[Norman]] gives the player the [[S.S. Ticket]] to take the [[S.S. Tidal]] over to the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}}. The player also now has the ability to encounter {{p|Rayquaza}} at the [[Sky Pillar]] and find {{p|Latios}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/3|Sa}} {{pkmn2|roaming}} around Hoenn.

==Blurb==
Immerse yourself in the beautiful region of Hoenn, a place of masterful heroes and mysterious teams, of friendship and battles. As the new kid in town, you set off your journey as a Pokémon Trainer. Who knows what wonders and dangers await you? Now it's time to grab your gear and head out on your own...
*Over 200 Pokémon appear with over 100 newly discovered species—you'll have to link up and trade with a friend who has Sapphire{{sup/3|Ru}}/Ruby{{sup/3|Sa}} Version to catch them all!
*2-on-2 battles—use two of your Pokémon in battle at the same time!
*Engage in intense [[Multi Battle|multi battles]] with up to four friends!
*[[Pokémon Contest]]s let you groom your Pokémon to be the Best of Show!
*Stunning Game Boy Advance graphics display the world of Pokémon with more detail than ever!

==Features==
===Gyms===
There are eight Pokémon Gyms in Hoenn, each with their own type affiliation. The Gym Leaders are [[Roxanne]] ({{t|Rock}}), [[Brawly]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Wattson]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Flannery]] ({{t|Fire}}), [[Norman]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Winona]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Tate and Liza]] ({{t|Psychic}}), and [[Wallace]] ({{t|Water}}).

===Elite Four===
Ruby and Sapphire introduced a brand new Elite Four syndicate, which is found in Ever Grande City. The Elite Trainers are [[Sidney]] ({{t|Dark}}), [[Phoebe]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Glacia]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drake]] ({{t|Dragon}}); the Champion is [[Steven Stone|Steven]], who uses {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.

===Pokémon===
Like {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}} before them, Ruby and Sapphire introduced many new Pokémon. With 135 additions, the total is 386 in these games. However, Ruby and Sapphire are incompatible with previous games, due to the lack of communications between [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] games with [[Game Boy Advance]] games.

====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====
Regardless of version, players must trade in order to complete their Pokédex. Latios (Sapphire event only), Latias (Ruby event only), Jirachi and Deoxys are the only {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} in Ruby and Sapphire that must be acquired through external means, such as attending a Nintendo sponsored event or using a cheating device. Other Pokémon, such as {{p|Bulbasaur}}, are not featured in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]], and must be traded from a [[Generation III]] game in which they are found.

{| style="margin:auto"
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ruby color}}; border:5px solid #{{ruby color light}}"
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! {{color|FFF|Ruby}}
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{ruby color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground|gen=3}}
|}
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{sapphire color}}; border:5px solid #{{sapphire color light}}"
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! {{color|FFF|Sapphire}}
|-
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{sapphire color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|336|Seviper|1|Poison|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=3}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water|gen=3}}
|}
|}
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*[[Record mixing|Mixing records]] with {{g|Emerald}} whilst their respective [[Mass outbreak|swarms]] are occurring allows {{p|Seedot}} and {{p|Nuzleaf}} to appear in Ruby and Sapphire via [[Mass outbreak|swarming]]. This requires interaction with another game, so their evolutionary line is still considered version exclusive.
*While only one of {{p|Latios}} or {{p|Latias}} roam the region in each game, the other one can be found on [[Southern Island]] with the [[Eon Ticket]].

===PokéNav===
The [[PokéNav]] is received shortly after the beginning of the game from Mr. Stone. It has several functions which are used throughout the game. The PokéNav displays a map of Hoenn, the Condition of the player's Pokémon, and also has the feature Trainer's Eyes, which keeps data on various Trainers and alerts the player when the Trainers want rematches. The PokéNav also displays the Ribbons that a Pokémon has earned.

===New Poké Balls===
More specialized [[Poké Ball]]s were introduced in these games. The [[Premier Ball]] is a commemorative Poké Ball, a [[Repeat Ball]] makes it easier to catch Pokémon that the player has already caught before, the [[Timer Ball]] makes catching Pokémon easier the more turns have passed in the battle, the [[Nest Ball]] makes lower-leveled Pokémon easier to catch, while the [[Net Ball]] makes Water and Bug Pokémon easier to catch. The [[Dive Ball]] has a high catch-rate with sea-dwelling Pokémon, and the [[Luxury Ball]] makes the captured Pokémon more comfortable and friendly to its Trainer much more quickly. These balls are sold at various [[Poké Mart]]s throughout Hoenn.

===New features===
Ruby and Sapphire introduced a number of features to the Pokémon video game franchise, many of which set a new standard for every game in the series that followed. Ruby and Sapphire expanded the [[Pokémon Storage System]] by adding a much more user-friendly graphical interface. The games also introduced individualized menu sprites for every Pokémon species. [[Weather]] may be found on the field in some areas, which will activate that weather at the beginning of battle. A new type of weather, {{weather|hail}}, has also been added.

====Abilities====
{{main|Ability}}
Ruby and Sapphire introduced Abilities for each Pokémon, such as non Flying-type Pokémon being {{a|Levitate|immune to Ground-type attacks}}, or a Pokémon's [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] attacks being {{a|Blaze|boosted when}} {{a|Torrent|their HP}} {{a|Overgrow|is low}}, even the ability to absorb certain attacks and {{a|Volt Absorb|recover HP}} or {{a|Flash Fire|boost a stat}}. The introduction of Abilities added new depths of strategy to the battle system.

====Natures====
{{main|Nature}}
Ruby and Sapphire also introduced Natures for Pokémon. Natures shift the stats (excluding HP) of Pokémon by subtracting 10% in one stat, and adding that 10% to another. For example, a Modest Nature means 10% will be subtracted from the {{stat|Attack}} stat of a Pokémon, and 10% will be added to the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat. This mechanic allowed for levels of customization not previously seen.

====Double Battles====
{{main|Double Battle}}
Ruby and Sapphire introduced Double Battles. These types of battles are heavier on strategy than Single Battles because each Trainer battles using two Pokémon at a time, so the Abilities and moves of all Pokémon on the field have to be considered.

====Stat changes====
The {{EV}} and {{IV}} systems were refined in Ruby and Sapphire, the maximum IV a stat could have was boosted from 15 to 31, and a Pokémon's gender was no longer determined by the IV of its attack stat, which made it possible to have female Pokémon with maximum attack IVs, something that hadn't been possible before. The EV system is altered from the former stat experience system, with all Pokémon giving 1, 2, or 3 effort points in one or more of the six stats after their defeat in battle, with a cap of 255 per stat and 510 overall. A Pokémon with 510 EVs will be awarded with the {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Effort Ribbon}} if it is shown to a girl in Slateport City.

====Pokémon Contests====
{{main|Pokémon Contest}}
Ruby and Sapphire were the first in the series to offer a secondary means of interacting with Pokémon, in the form of Pokémon Contests. In these competitions, the goal is to show off the skills of a Pokémon before a [[Contest Judge|judge]] in the various [[Contest condition|categories]] ({{OBP|Beauty|condition}}, {{OBP|Cool|condition}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition}}, {{OBP|Smart|condition}} and {{OBP|Tough|condition}}). After winning a Pokémon Contest in a certain category the player and Pokémon advance to the next {{OBP|rank|Contest}} in that category (Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master). This also brought about the first confectionery goods that could be made by the player and fed to their Pokémon, [[Pokéblock]]s.

====Ribbons====
{{main|Ribbon}}
These games were also the first to offer Ribbons to the player's Pokémon for achieving various goals, or to commemorate special events in the game, including winning in Pokémon Contests, beating the Champion, and maxing out the EVs of a Pokémon.

==Connectivity==
===Game Link Cable===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Language restrictions on Contests, Berry Blending, Colosseum, XD, Box, and the Berry Program Update (if any)}}
In the Pokémon Cable Club, located on 2F of every [[Pokémon Center]], the player can [[trade]], battle, and [[record mixing|mix records]] with Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} via [[Game Link Cable]]. There are no language restrictions on trading and battling. However, Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot mix records with non-Japanese games, and non-Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot mix records with Japanese games; non-Japanese games can mix records with each other regardless of language, however.

The player can use the [[Berry Blender]] to make [[Pokéblock]]s with up to three other players of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or {{v2|Emerald}} via Game Link cable. The player can also participate in a Link [[Pokémon Contest]] with three other players of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald via Game Link cable.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire can receive data from [[Pokémon Battle e]] cards via the {{DL|Mystery Gift|Mystery Events}} feature by connecting them to an [[e-Reader]] via a Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable. e cards were used to send data about Trainer battles (conducted in [[Mossdeep City]] or the {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}}), exclusive {{Berries}}, the [[Eon Ticket]], [[decoration]]s, and the Berry Program Update. The e-Reader (and its cards) was only released in Japanese and English, and the e-Reader can only send data to games of the same language as the card, so this feature is only available to the Japanese and English versions of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

The {{FB|Nintendo|GameCube}} games {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} can communicate with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire via a Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Game Link cable. Pokémon Colosseum and XD can use the Trade Center in the [[Phenac City]] Pokémon Center to trade with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire; the Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire game must be saved in a [[Pokémon Center]]. The trade is conducted entirely within the GameCube game's user interface.

The GameCube game {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}} can communicate with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire via Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Game Link cable. If the player of the Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire has obtained their [[Pokédex]], Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire can deposit Pokémon from that game in its own [[Pokémon Storage System]] and withdraw those Pokémon to the game that deposited them. If a Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire game has 100 Pokémon registered as owned, Pokémon deposited into Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire from other games can be withdrawn to that Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire game.

Additionally, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire can receive [[event Pokémon]] distributions. While several distributions were conducted as [[trade]]s, some distributions were one-way gifts. To receive a non-trade distribution, the player of Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire must have an empty space in their party; the received Pokémon will simply be placed in this empty slot. These distributions can only be received by games of the same language as the [[distribution device]]. The [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]] and the PAL region (Europe and Australia) version of the GameCube game {{g|Channel}} can send gift Pokémon in the same way.

===Dual-slot mode===
In the [[Generation IV]] core series games, [[dual-slot mode]] can be used to permanently migrate Pokémon from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire to that game via [[Pal Park]]; once sent to a Generation IV game, the Pokémon can never return to a Generation III game. Additionally, if a Generation IV game is played in a [[Nintendo DS]] system which has a Generation III core series game in the [[Game Boy Advance]] slot, the [[wild Pokémon]] that can be encountered in the Generation IV game will change slightly due to the {{DL|Dual-slot mode|dongle method}}.

If [[Pokémon Dash]] is played on a Nintendo DS system which has a Generation III core series game in the Game Boy Advance slot, it is possible to make custom cups based on the party of the Generation III game. The Japanese, European, and American versions of Pokémon Dash can communicate with Generation III games regardless of the game's language; however, the Korean version of Pokémon Dash can only communicate with Japanese Generation III game cartridges.

===Berry Program Update===
{{main|Berry glitch#Fixing the glitch|Berry glitch → Fixing the glitch}}
In early versions of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, a glitch known as the [[Berry glitch]] can prevent time-based events from occurring, such as the growth of {{Berries}}. A patch was developed to fix this issue in the games, but due to the lack of internet connectivity at the time, the patch was distributed via other games and special events, among other methods.

A patch could be sent by the following games:
* {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
* {{game|Emerald}}
* [[Pokémon Colosseum]]
** [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]]
* [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]
* [[Pokémon Channel]] (PAL region versions)
* [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] (non-Japanese versions)

A special event distribution of a {{Shiny}} {{p|Zigzagoon}} holding a [[Liechi Berry]] was held that applied the patch at the same time as the distribution. Like other non-trade distributions, the player had to have an empty space in their party to receive the Zigzagoon; the Zigzagoon could be received regardless of whether the patch had already been applied. Units running this software were available at special events in countries including Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

In Japan, a set of [[e-Reader]] cards were released which applied the patch.

Additionally, until August 2012, players could mail their Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire game to [[Nintendo]], who would apply the patch and return the cartridge.

==Localization changes==
* In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the ledge in southwestern section of Victory Road B1F was made one tile shorter in non-English European versions of the game, making that part of the floor two-way instead of one-way.

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald===
* In Japanese, the map seen on the wall of some buildings is said to be a [[Town Map]] of the [[Hoenn]] region. However, the name "Town Map" is not seen in English, as this is simply called a "Hoenn region map".
** In the [[Generation VI]] remakes, the map at the wall is once more called a Town Map, this time both in Japanese and English.
* In [[Sidney]]'s [[Ever Grande City#Sidney's room|room]] at the Pokémon League, the lights at the background flash quickly in the Japanese version. These lights slowly turn on and off in the localized versions.
* Several glitches were fixed in the international releases.
* The VU Meter in the [[Pokédex]] was altered depending on which international version was being played.
* ''Pokémon Battle-e'' Trainer cards request screen was changed in international releases.
* Some of the Trainer sprites are different in Japanese and international versions.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background:#{{sapphire color}}; font-size: 80%; color:#fff"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Hex Maniac JP.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Hex Maniac.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Psychic F JP.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Psychic F.png]]
|-
|{{tccolor|Hex Maniac|fff}} sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} ({{tt|JP|In the Japanese Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions, Hex Maniacs are seen with their eyes being colored fully white, which was altered in the international releases.}})
|Hex Maniac sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|Female {{tccolor|Psychic|fff}} sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} ({{tt|JP|In the Japanese Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions, female Psychics hands are pointed inwards, which was altered in the international releases.}})
|Female Psychic sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Cooltrainer M JP.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Cooltrainer M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Sailor JP.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Sailor.png]]
|-
| Male {{tccolor|Cooltrainer|fff}} sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} {{tt|(JP)|The male Cooltrainer's hair is different in the Japanese Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.}}
|Male Cooltrainer sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|{{tccolor|Sailor|fff}} sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} ({{tt|JP|In the Japanese versions of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Sailors have more of their ascot visible, which was altered in the international releases. This may be due to the gesture in the Japanese sprite resembling an obscene gesture, the bras d'honner or Iberian slap.}})
|Sailor sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|-
|}

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire===
* In Japanese, a boy says: 「くうきがうまーい！」which could mean that the air is either good or tasty. In English, it was more specifically translated as ''"The air is tasty here!"''
** He says that the air is "fragrant" in French (''"L’air embaume ici!"''), "properly pure" in Italian (''"Qui si respira un’aria proprio pulita!"''), "fresh" in German (''"Die Luft hier ist wunderbar frisch."''{{sup/3|RSE}}; ''"Die Luft hier ist so frisch!"''{{sup/6|ORAS}}), "very clean" in Spanish (''"¡El aire de aquí está limpísimo!"''), or "refreshing" in Korean (공기가 마시쪄{{sup/6|ORAS}}).

==Reception==
Both games were well received, getting perfect ratings from {{wp|GamePro}} and Cinescape.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/pokemon-ruby-version/critic-reviews Pokémon Ruby Version Critic Reviews for Game Boy Advance - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.5/10 and commented that they were a "wonderful GBA follow-up to the immense Game Boy blockbuster."<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/17/pokemon-ruby-version Pokémon Ruby Version - IGN]</ref> However, some reviews criticized the repetitive nature of the games, with {{wp|Eurogamer}} commenting that "apart from the occasional tense battle with a Gym Leader and the more sophisticated opponents later on in the game, the constant fighting and collecting mechanic gets very tired, very fast."<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pokemonrubysapphire_gba Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire • Eurogamer.net]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave them a score of 36 out of 40. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire hold a rating of 84.21%<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20191209015237/https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/471243-pokemon-ruby-version/index.html Pokémon Ruby Version for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings (Archive)]</ref> and 84.03%,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20191209014600/https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/563596-pokemon-sapphire-version/index.html Pokémon Sapphire Version for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings (Archive)]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|GameRankings}}.

===Sales===
Ruby and Sapphire were the second and third bestselling games of 2003 in the US, with Pokémon Ruby selling more.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210610102723/https://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_040126a.htm NPD Press Release - January 26, 2004 (Archive)]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 6.6 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2003/annual0303e.pdf#page=4 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Annual Report 2003]</ref> As of March 31, 2013, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire have sold 16.22 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131015006009/en/Pok%C3%A9mon-Pok%C3%A9mon-Sell-4-Million-Units-Worldwide Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Sell More Than 4 Million Units Worldwide in First Two Days | Business Wire]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire sold 1,093,299 units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 543,962 from Pokémon Ruby and 549,337 from Pokémon Sapphire, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.79% and 90.11% respectively. By December 31, 2006, the end of their 215th week, they had sold 5,160,765 copies, being 2,550,021 from Pokémon Ruby and 2,610,744 from Pokémon Sapphire.

{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Pokémon Ruby Version''
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background:#{{ruby color}}"
! style="background:#{{ruby color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{ruby color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{ruby color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{ruby color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{ruby color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Total units sold
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| November 24, 2002
| 2nd
| 543,962
| 543,962
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| December 1, 2002
| 3rd
| 174,876
| 718,838
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| December 8, 2002
| 1st
| 116,900
| 835,800
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4
| December 15, 2002
| 4th
| 180,200
| 1,016,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5
| December 22, 2002
| 3rd
| 200,000
| 1,216,100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6
| December 29, 2002
| 2nd
| 168,300
| 1,385,400
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7
| January 5, 2003
| 1st
| 220,753
| 1,606,200
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8
| January 12, 2003
| 2nd
| 60,798
| 1,667,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9
| January 19, 2003
| 1st
| 47,200
| 1,714,200
|- style="background:#fff"
| 10
| January 26, 2003
| 5th
| 33,100
| 1,747,300
|- style="background:#fff"
| 11
| February 2, 2003
| 7th
| 26,774
| 1,774,100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 12
| February 9, 2003
| 7th
| 23,149
| 1,797,300
|- style="background:#fff"
| 17
| March 16, 2003
| 8th
| 18,200
| 1,897,300
|- style="background:#fff"
| 31
| June 22, 2003
| 10th
| 9,300
| 2,097,100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 215
| December 31, 2006
| -
| -
| 2,550,021
|-
| style="background:#{{ruby color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" |
|}
|
''Pokémon Sapphire Version''
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{sapphire color}}"
! style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Total units sold
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| November 24, 2002
| 1st
| 549,337
| 549,337
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| December 1, 2002
| 4th
| 173,575
| 722,912
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| December 8, 2002
| 2nd
| 110,900
| 833,900
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4
| December 15, 2002
| 3rd
| 180,600
| 1,014,500
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5
| December 22, 2002
| 2nd
| 201,800
| 1,216,300
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6
| December 29, 2002
| 1st
| 188,200
| 1,404,600
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7
| January 5, 2003
| 2nd
| 213,626
| 1,618,200
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8
| January 12, 2003
| 1st
| 61,046
| 1,679,200
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9
| January 19, 2003
| 2nd
| 46,600
| 1,725,900
|- style="background:#fff"
| 10
| January 26, 2003
| 4th
| 33,400
| 1,759,300
|- style="background:#fff"
| 11
| February 2, 2003
| 6th
| 28,401
| 1,787,700
|- style="background:#fff"
| 12
| February 9, 2003
| 6th
| 23,229
| 1,810,900
|- style="background:#fff"
| 13
| February 16, 2003
| 10th
| 28,100
| 1,839,100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 15
| March 2, 2003
| 9th
| 21,800
| 1,882,200
|- style="background:#fff"
| 16
| March 9, 2003
| 10th
| 17,800
| 1,900,100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 17
| March 16, 2003
| 7th
| 19,100
| 1,919,300
|- style="background:#fff"
| 31
| June 22, 2003
| 9th
| 9,800
| 2,125,200
|- style="background:#fff"
| 34
| July 13, 2003
| 10th
| 10,800
| 2,157,200
|- style="background:#fff"
| 215
| December 31, 2006
| -
| -
| 2,610,744
|-
| style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" |
|}
|}

===Criticism===
As with all Pokémon games, Ruby and Sapphire have a fair number of glitches. One of these is the infamous [[Berry glitch]], which made most time based events, such as Berry growing, impossible after the game had been owned for a year, or played for over 100 hours. This glitch is able to be corrected, however, by downloading the Berry patch from either the {{g|Colosseum}} [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc|bonus disc]], or {{3v2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}.

==Awards==
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire got the 10th spot on IGN's top 25 Game Boy Advance games of all time.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/top-25-game-boy-advance-games-of-all-time Top 25 Game Boy Advance Games of All Time - IGN]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Gō Ichinose]], and [[Morikazu Aoki]]. However, the soundtrack does not include [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta#Music|the remastered music]] from {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} or the other unused music, all of which are present in the games' internal data.

==Version history==
===Japanese===
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{sapphire color}}"
! style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Changelog
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | 1.0
| Initial release
|-
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 1.1
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
* Implemented a definite version of the {{DL|Berry glitch|Fixing the glitch|Berry Program Update}} that supersedes the save patching method.<ref name="Berry">[https://web.archive.org/web/20200822133929/https://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=7192.0 Archived copy of the Glitch City Laboratories Forums thread on the Berry glitch and Berry Program Update]</ref>
|}

===English===
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{sapphire color}}"
! style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Changelog
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | 1.0
| Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | 1.1
|
* Added a check to the game's code so that the species names of non-English {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are treated as [[nickname]]s on [[evolution]] in English versions to prevent possible freezes and/or crashes.<ref name="rev">[https://web.archive.org/web/20200802035606/https://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php?topic=7211.0 Archived copy of the Glitch City Laboratories Forums thread about the differences in the English revisions]</ref>
* Fixed the [[List of typos|typos]] in the {{DL|List of decorations in Generation III|Togepi Doll}}'s description and {{p|Mawile}}'s [[Pokédex entry]] (the latter applies only to Ruby v1.1).<ref name="rev"/>
* Changed {{p|Paras}}'s Pokédex entry to mention both its [[type]]s.<ref name="rev"/>
* Altered the reference to shops in {{DL|TV Mauville|Today's Smart Shopper}} to more accurately reflect the original Japanese text.<ref name="rev"/>
* Corrected the translation of the message returned by the game when using {{m|Soft-Boiled|Softboiled}} as a [[field move]] on a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that is [[Fainting|fainted]] or at full health.<ref name="rev"/>
* Various font changes and adjustments.<ref name="rev"/>
* An instance of text that refers to the {{DL|Record mixing|Generation III|Record Corner}} as "Record Center" by mistake was rectified.<ref name="rev"/>
* Fixed a bug that could cause incorrect rendering of the text used by the {{DL|Save|Generation III|backup memory}}.<ref name="rev"/> The misleading localized text about the process (which incorrectly mentions the internal battery) remains the same, however.
|-
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 1.2
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
* Implemented a definite version of the {{DL|Berry glitch|Fixing the glitch|Berry Program Update}} that supersedes the save patching method.<ref name="Berry" />
|}

===French, Italian, German, and Spanish===
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{sapphire color}}"
! style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Changelog
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | 1.0
| Initial release
|-
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 1.1
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
* Implemented a definite version of the {{DL|Berry glitch|Fixing the glitch|Berry Program Update}} that supersedes the save patching method.<ref name="Berry"/>
|}

==Development cycle==
{{main|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta}}

==Internal battery life==
{{incomplete|section}}
Clock-based events in these games as well as {{game|Emerald}} are controlled by a CR1616 lithium battery in the game cartridge. When starting up a file, players may receive a notification that the internal battery has run dry, and that clock-based events will no longer occur. This does not affect the save file or progress in the game, only events that happen in real-time, such as berry growth or the [[Shoal Cave]] tides.

Even after replacing the battery, symptoms may persist in existing save files. This is because as soon as the battery runs dry, the timestamp associated with real-time events (that had been increasing steadily since the file was created) reverts to its initial value. This means that if the game was played for 5 years before the battery ran dry, it would take 5 years with a new battery for the new timestamp to catch up to the old value and for time to "progress" once more. [http://furlocks-forest.net/wiki/?page=Pokemon_Ruby/Sapphire_New_Battery_Glitch Furlock's Forest] details this issue and possible solutions.

Starting a new save file after the battery is replaced will fix the problem because all events will be triggered relative to a new timestamp.

It should be noted that the same symptoms, but lacking the notification about the internal battery, may be caused by the [[Berry glitch]].

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokemon Ruby Logo EN.png|English Ruby logo
Pokemon Sapphire Logo EN.png|English Sapphire logo
Pokemon Ruby Logo JP.png|Japanese Ruby logo
Pokemon Sapphire Logo JP.png|Japanese Sapphire logo
</gallery>
===Title screens===
<gallery>
File:RubyTitle.png|English Ruby title screen
File:SapphireTitle.png|English Sapphire title screen
File:Japanese RubyTitle.png|Japanese Ruby title screen
File:Japanese SapphireTitle.png|Japanese Sapphire title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Along with {{game|Emerald}} and the remakes {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, these are the only {{g|games}} to feature both parents for the main character.
* Along with {{game|Emerald}}, these are the only Pokémon games that feature a clock that do not have a day/night system.
* Along with the remakes, these are the only games to have version-exclusive [[villainous team]]s.
* These are the first [[core series]] games where the name of the [[rival]] cannot be chosen by the player.
* These were the first Pokémon games released for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
* These were the first games where it was not possible to catch all non-[[Mythical Pokémon]] by trading from other games at the time of release. The Pokémon outside the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]] later became available once other [[Generation III]] games were released as well.
** The term "[[National Pokédex]]" was introduced in these games, after it was known as the "Old Pokédex" in the [[Generation II|previous generation]]. However, at the time of the release of Ruby and Sapphire, it was not possible to activate or complete the National Pokédex since it would require trading with some later [[Generation III]] games.
* These were the highest selling games on the platform they were released on, a distinction claimed only by these Pokémon games.
* These games introduce the most Pokémon of all games where the new Pokémon do not make up the entirety of the regional Pokédex.
* These games were released in Japan on the third anniversary of the Japanese release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.
* A special promotional coin featuring {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} was available with American preorders of Ruby and Sapphire, respectively.
* These were the last [[core series]] games without [[item]] sprites as seen in the player's [[Bag]]. However, these games introduced the large sprites for the [[Berry|Berries]] in the "Check Tag" feature (which remained available in Generations III and IV).
** All the items from Ruby and Sapphire later had their sprites introduced in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, except the [[e-Reader]] exclusive Berries ([[Drash Berry]], [[Eggant Berry]], [[Nutpea Berry]], etc.). Some of these items (such as the [[Acro Bike]], [[Mach Bike]], [[Contest Pass]], [[Go-Goggles]], [[Eon Ticket]], etc.) are not legitimately found in FireRed and LeafGreen, so their sprites remained unseen in normal gameplay until they were reused in {{game|Emerald}}.
* Pre-release American boxart for these games depicted the version name below the mascot {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the same font used in the [[Generation I]] and {{Gen|II}} games, with the "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]" slogan present below the Pokémon logo. This was dropped for the final boxart, which features the version names directly below the Pokémon logo and in a different font, dropping the slogan entirely.
* Due to the font used in the international versions, the marker for when a move is selected for usage in the battle screen differs from that of the Japanese version. Whereas the Japanese version uses an arrow to indicate the current selected move, like all later releases of the [[Generation III]] games would use, the international versions of Ruby and Sapphire utilize a red rectangle with the same purpose.
* The [[game intro|intros]] of Ruby and Sapphire differ slightly: Ruby features {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}}, depending on the gender chosen, riding a bike near forest and mountains, when {{p|Latios}} appears (and afterwards shows them battling against a {{p|Sharpedo}} and a {{p|Duskull}}), while Sapphire has instead Brendan or May (again, dependent on the gender chosen) riding a bike near an ocean, with {{p|Latias}} appearing (and then, similarly to Ruby, they are shown engaged in a battle).

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==In other languages==
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|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスタールビー・サファイア|Pocket Monsters Ruby ・ Sapphire}}
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢紅寶石／藍寶石|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hùhngbóusehk / Làahmbóusehk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢紅寶石／藍寶石 精灵宝可梦红宝石／蓝宝石|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hóngbǎoshí / Lánbǎoshí}}
|fr_ca=Versions Ruby et Sapphire de Pokémon{{tt|*|Platinum box}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Rubis et Version Saphir
|de=Pokémon Rubin-Edition und Saphir-Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Rubino e Versione Zaffiro
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 루비・사파이어|Pocket Monsters Ruby ・ Sapphire}}
|es=Pokémon Edición Rubí y Edición Zafiro
|pt=Pokémon Versão Rubi e Versão Safira}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Ruby and Sapphire walkthrough}}

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

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[[Category:Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|*]]
[[Category:Game Boy Advance games]]

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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions

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{{search|[[Generation IV]] {{pkmn|games}}|other uses|Diamond and Pearl}}
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|name=Pokémon Diamond Version
|name2=Pokémon Pearl Version
|jname=ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド
|jname2=ポケットモンスターパール
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|boxart2=Pearl EN boxart.jpg
|caption=Pokémon Diamond Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Dialga}}
|caption2=Pokémon Pearl Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Palkia}}
|jbox=Diamond JP boxart.png
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|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Diamond
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|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
|category=RPG
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], [[dual-slot mode]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation IV]] [[core series]]
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|esrb=E
|pegi=3
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|release_date_na=April 22, 2007<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-diamond-version-and-pokemon-pearl-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=June 21, 2007<ref>[http://gonintendo.com/?p=16729#more-16729 Go-Nintendo]</ref>
|release_date_eu=July 27, 2007<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-diamond-version-and-pokemon-pearl-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref>
|release_date_kr=February 14, 2008<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080411010711/https://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/PokemonDP/main.php Nintendo of Korea] (archived)</ref>
|release_date_tw=September 28, 2006
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dp/ Pokémon.co.jp] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/adaj/ Nintendo.co.jp]
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[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-DS/Pokemon-Diamond-272354.html Nintendo.co.uk (Diamond)] 
[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-DS/Pokemon-Pearl-272431.html Nintendo.co.uk (Pearl)]
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}
'''Pokémon Diamond Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド''' ''Pocket Monsters Diamond'') and '''Pokémon Pearl Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターパール''' ''Pocket Monsters Pearl'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation IV]]. The games were released in Japan on September 28, 2006, in North America on April 22, 2007, in Australia on June 21, 2007, and in Europe on July 27, 2007. They take place in the [[Sinnoh]] region.

They were followed by {{game|Platinum}}, an enhanced version of these games. [[Remake]]s of the games, in the form of {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, were released [[Generation VIII|four generations later]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on November 19, 2021, worldwide.

==Terminology==
In [[Hidenori Kusaka]]'s message from the Japanese version of [[Pokémon Adventures volume 23]], this is abbreviated as '''ポケモン{{ruby|D|ダイヤモンド}}・{{ruby|P|パール}}''' and then further shortened to simply '''{{ruby|D|ダイヤモンド}}・{{ruby|P|パール}}'''.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
When the game begins, the {{player}} watches a [[television|newscast]] about a sighting of a [[red Gyarados]] in [[Johto]]'s [[Lake of Rage]]. The player then heads to their best friend {{ga|Barry}}'s house and heads to [[Lake Verity]] with him to search for [[Legendary Pokémon]]. When they arrive, they notice [[Professor Rowan]] and his assistant ({{ga|Lucas}} or {{ga|Dawn}}, depending on the player's [[gender]]) discussing the professor's work and his search for something in the lake. The pair notice the player and hurry off, leaving behind a briefcase. As Barry approaches the briefcase, two wild {{p|Starly}} attack. The player and Barry open the briefcase, which contains [[First partner Pokémon|three Pokémon]] they must choose from to fight off the attacking Pokémon. Barry, who later becomes the rival, takes the Pokémon that has a type advantage over the player's choice. After the battle, the professor's assistant will briefly appear and comment that the Pokémon have been used before exiting with the briefcase. The player and Barry return to [[Twinleaf Town]]. Back in Twinleaf Town the player's [[Johanna|mother]] gives them a pair of [[Running Shoes]] before the player leaves for [[Sandgem Town]]. When the player meets Professor Rowan in Sandgem Town, the professor gives the player the Pokémon chosen at the lake and a [[Pokédex]].

The player first heads to [[Jubilife City]], where Barry is waiting for them in the {{si|Trainers' School}}. The player then has to find three clowns before they get a coupon which can then be exchanged for a [[Pokétch]]. Heading east, the player defeats Barry again, and continues until they find a man who gives them [[HM06]], {{m|Rock Smash}}, which they cannot use until they defeat [[Roark]], the {{ci|Oreburgh}} [[Gym Leader]]. Heading through Oreburgh Gate, they reach the city and have to go south into the [[Oreburgh Mine]] to get Roark back to his Gym. Only then can the player defeat him and get the first [[Badge]].

The player then heads back to Jubilife and to {{rt|204|Sinnoh}} into the [[Ravaged Path]], which was previously unpassable due to the inability to use Rock Smash. After exiting the Ravaged Path, the player arrives in [[Floaroma Town]]. Here, [[Team Galactic]] makes an appearance and the first Commander, [[Mars]] is ultimately defeated. Continuing north, the player enters [[Eterna Forest]], helping [[Cheryl]] on the way through.

In [[Eterna City]], the player meets [[Cynthia]], who gives them [[HM01]] {{m|Cut}}, which also cannot be used until the second Badge is acquired. Beating [[Gardenia]], the player enters the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]] to defeat [[Jupiter]]. Getting a [[bicycle]], the player can now go on {{si|Cycling Road}}, which precedes [[Wayward Cave]]. The player then heads to {{rt|207|Sinnoh}} and then [[Mount Coronet|Mt. Coronet]]. Exiting the mountain leads to {{rt|208|Sinnoh}}, and going east leads to [[Hearthome City]], though the Gym Leader, [[Fantina]], is still away at this point. The player can explore the [[Super Contest Hall]], where they surprisingly see their mom.

North of Hearthome is {{rt|209|Sinnoh}}, and proceeding forward leads to [[Solaceon Town]], where a {{pkmn|Day Care}} is present. {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} has two paths, one of which is blocked by a group of {{p|Psyduck}}. Going east, the player arrives in [[Veilstone City]]. [[Maylene]] is then defeated for the third Badge and [[Team Galactic HQ]] is present in this city. Dawn meets the player to get her Pokédex back from {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s. The player can pick up [[HM02]] {{m|Fly}} in the right warehouse.

Going south leads to {{rt|214|Sinnoh}}, connecting Veilstone to [[Valor Lakefront]]. The entrance to [[Sunyshore City]] is blocked due to a blackout, so the player heads to [[Pastoria City]] through the beach. [[Crasher Wake]], the fourth Gym Leader is defeated and in the [[Great Marsh]], the player can acquire unique Pokémon and an optional HM, [[HM05]] {{m|Defog}}. Following a Galactic Grunt, Cynthia shows up with a [[Secret Medicine|SecretPotion]], to which she asks the player to feed the group of Psyduck they saw earlier. The player can now pass through the blocked entrance in Route 210 and arrive in [[Celestic Town]].

There, Cynthia's grandmother resides as the elder. Heading into the cave in the heart of the town, a Galactic Grunt appears and after defeating him, Cynthia's grandmother gives the player [[HM03]] {{m|Surf}}. Back in Hearthome City, Fantina can now be battled for the fifth Badge. With Surf, the player can head back to Jubilife and surf west to [[Canalave City]].

In Canalave City, Barry awaits for another battle. After defeating him, [[Riley]] invites the player to go to [[Iron Island]]. The sixth Gym is on the left of the city, with Roark's father, [[Byron]], being the Gym Leader. Just then, Team Galactic has set off bombs in [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and Lake Verity.

The player, Dawn, Barry, and Rowan meet in the [[Canalave Library]]. Hearing the explosion, the player is assigned to head to Lake Valor to investigate. There, Commander [[Saturn]] is defeated. The player then flies back to Twinleaf Town and into Lake Verity, where Mars is facing off with Dawn. After the confrontation, the player heads back to Eterna City and into Mt. Coronet.

Heading all the way to the bottom of Mt. Coronet, the player exits to {{rt|216|Sinnoh}}, where it is snowing. Heading up all the stairs to what appears to be the summit at {{rt|217|Sinnoh}}, the player can acquire [[HM08]] {{m|Rock Climb}} and head to [[Acuity Lakefront]], but it is blocked by two Galactic Grunts. In [[Snowpoint City]], [[Candice]] is defeated for the seventh Badge.

With Lake Acuity being unblocked, the player finds Jupiter and Barry. Jupiter leaves for Galactic HQ as Barry has just defeated her. Flying back to Veilstone, the player obtains a {{si|Storage Key}} and then a [[Galactic Key]], which lets the player battle [[Cyrus]], the boss of Team Galactic. Defeating him grants the player a [[Master Ball]], and Cyrus flees to [[Spear Pillar]], at the top of Mt. Coronet.

At Oreburgh City, a previously impassable path can now be accessed through the use of HMs acquired throughout the journey, and as the player advances to the top of the mountain, they battle Jupiter and Mars before defeating Cyrus a second time. The [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/4|D}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/4|P}}, will battle the player. Finishing Mt. Coronet, the blackout at Sunyshore has finally been rectified, and the player can get the eighth and final Badge before the {{si|Pokémon League}}. First, the player has to send Volkner back to his Gym by finding him at the lighthouse. After getting all eight Badges, [[Jasmine]], a Gym Leader from Johto, gives the player [[HM07]] {{m|Waterfall}}. The player can now advance north to the Sinnoh League and cross {{si|Victory Road}} to challenge the [[Elite Four]]. After defeating the Elite Four, {{pkmn|Champion}} Cynthia is defeated in a challenging battle, and the player is declared the new Champion.

During the course of the game, there are many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]] and its leader, [[Cyrus]]. When the power of the Legendary Pokémon, summoned by Cyrus, begins to overwhelm Sinnoh, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} appear and negate the power flow, and the player is then forced into a battle with the Legendary Pokémon.

After the player defeats the Elite Four, there are further activities to pursue. These mainly concern the capture of previously unavailable Pokémon, extra features such as the [[Poké Radar]], exploration of previously inaccessible places such as the [[Fight Area|Fight]], [[Survival Area|Survival]], and [[Resort Area]]s, and the perfection of battle skills in the {{si|Battle Tower}}.

==Blurb==
Welcome to the next [[Generation IV|generation]] of Pokémon! As a rookie [[Pokémon Trainer]], you will need to catch, train and battle Pokémon on your journey to become the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. You will face many challenges along the way, as you search for the Pokémon that rules time or space in Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version.
*Discover more than 100 new Pokémon in the [[Sinnoh]] region!
*Meet goals and earn the ability to import Pokémon from your GBA [[core series|version]]s!
*Battle and trade with your friends around the world using [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]!
*Watch as day turns to night with the return of the real-time clock feature!

==Features==
The day-night system first appearing in [[Generation II]] returns, with the same three [[time]] periods, but better transitioning between them. A new multifunction device called the [[Pokétch]], short for Pokémon Watch, is also introduced. The regional {{pkmn|Professor}}'s name is [[Professor Rowan]], after [[wp:Rowan|a tree]] like the others, and he allows the player and their rival to keep the [[first partner Pokémon]] they used against attacking wild Pokémon at the beginning of the game.

A new battle system is used for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. In this new battle system, attacks are declared either physical or special by how the attack itself operates, i.e. whether the attack touches the enemy or not, instead of the attack type, as was previously the case. For example, {{m|ThunderPunch}} is now [[physical move|physical]] and {{m|Hyper Beam}} is now [[special move|special]]. This was initially highly controversial with fans of the series, as it was considered to "waste" some of the Pokémon that were more powerful in [[Generation III]], like {{p|Blaziken}} and {{p|Sceptile}}, though it now allows for a more versatile set of moves to be viable for these Pokémon.

Though it was reported initially that the games would feature {{t|Dark}}/{{t|Psychic}}/{{t|Fighting}} first partner Pokémon, this is not the case. The games retain the first partner Pokémon in the type trio of previous generations, {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Fire}}/{{t|Water}}, this time being {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}}, respectively.

===Wi-Fi===
The DS's native support for Wi-Fi is employed, allowing players to trade, battle and communicate using "voice chat" online. This feature is no longer officially supported as of [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014].

===GTS===
The [[Global Trade System]] or GTS is introduced, allowing Trainers to search for any Pokémon they want, or put up one of their own Pokémon for trade for any Pokémon. Players of other games can search for the Pokémon that others have put onto the GTS. This feature is no longer officially supported as of [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014].

===Contests===
{{main|Pokémon Super Contest}}
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, a significant amount of changes have been made to the [[Pokémon Contest]]s introduced in [[Generation III]], now known as Pokémon Super Contests.

Instead of making [[Pokéblock]]s with {{Berries}}, Berry-flavored muffins called [[Poffin]]s are made. This is done in [[Hearthome City]], though not within the [[Contest Hall|Super Contest Hall]], instead it is done at the [[Poffin House]]. Using the [[Nintendo DS]]'s {{wp|Stylus (computing)|stylus pen}}, players must stir the Poffin mixture as directed by arrows that appear. Before the player enters their first Super Contest, [[Jordan]] gives the player a Mild Poffin that improves all five [[Contest condition|condition stats]].

The first round, known as the [[Visual Competition]], is similar to the first round in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, but instead of relying solely on condition stats, Pokémon must be dressed up using [[Accessory|Accessories]] with the stylus within a time limit. Each particular Contest will require different Accessories, and higher {{OBP|rank|Contest}}s may require more to be put on the Pokémon.

The second round is the [[Dance Competition]], using buttons on the touch screen to either perform a dance that the others will find hard to mimic (if the player's Pokémon is the lead dancer) or to copy the lead Pokémon's dance moves. Each Pokémon gets a turn at being the leader, and the leader must try to dance in time with the music, and do the background dancers. The A, B, X, and Y buttons also work.

The third round is very similar to the appeals round in Generation III, and the main difference is that there are three [[Contest Judge]]s and only four turns to [[appeal]], rather than one judge and five turns to appeal. A Pokémon will get more points if it is the only Pokémon to perform for a particular judge, less if another one appeals for that judge and so on. The crowd system is still in place, but this time, each judge has a different meter, making it both potentially risky and potentially rewarding to appeal to a judge that all of the other Pokémon are appealing to. In addition, Pokémon will receive bonus points for appeals regardless of the impression on the judge, and points are not added simply for raising a judge's "voltage."

===Gyms===
As is always the case, there are eight new [[Gym]]s in Sinnoh, each with their own [[Type expert|type affiliation]]. The new [[Gym Leader]]s are [[Roark]] ({{t|Rock}}), [[Gardenia]] ({{t|Grass}}), [[Maylene]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Crasher Wake]] ({{t|Water}}), [[Fantina]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Byron]] ({{t|Steel}}), [[Candice]] ({{t|Ice}}) and [[Volkner]] ({{t|Electric}}).

===Elite Four===
The new [[Elite Four]] is located at the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]. The Elite Trainers are [[Aaron]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Bertha]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Flint]] ({{t|Fire}}) and [[Lucian]] ({{t|Psychic}}); the {{pkmn|Champion}} is [[Cynthia]], who has Pokémon of multiple types.

===New Pokémon===
:: ''See [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number]] and [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number]]''
As the first [[Generation IV]] games, Diamond and Pearl were the first sightings of 107 new Pokémon, bringing the total amount to 493.

The new Pokémon began being unveiled in 2004, with the release of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' in Japan, where {{p|Munchlax}} was revealed.

{{cat|Generation IV Pokémon|Fourth-generation Pokémon}} continued being unveiled in 2005, with the Japanese release of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. The movie featured {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}}.

2006 was crunch time for the fourth generation. The ninth movie, ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', featured {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Mantyke}}, {{p|Buizel}} and {{p|Chatot}}, and {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} were soon confirmed to be on the two games' [[Game mascot|boxart]]. On September 27, all 107 of the new Pokémon's menu icons were revealed on [[Filb.de]].

During the week that followed the games' Japanese release, [[Serebii.net]] featured a "Discovery Trench" that revealed the names and stats of many of the previously unknown Pokémon to the general public.

====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====
The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair. In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be traded either from that game or from another compatible game of [[Generation IV]] which has that Pokémon available. Alternatively, all Pokémon released prior to these games may be migrated from a [[Generation III]] game.

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{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=4}}
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{{Moveentrytm|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock|gen=4}}
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{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|234|Stantler|1|Normal|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|363|Spheal|2|Ice|Water|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|364|Sealeo|2|Ice|Water|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|365|Walrein|2|Ice|Water|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|431|Glameow|1|Normal|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|432|Purugly|1|Normal|gen=4}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|gen=4}}
|}
|}
|}

==Connectivity==
Trading exists between Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} through [[Nintendo DS]] wireless communication. Gifts received from the [[Pokémon Ranger series]], such as the {{p|Manaphy}} {{pkmn|Egg}}, are also sent through wireless communication.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl could connect to the {{wp|internet}} using [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], prior to the service closing on [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014]. Using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, it was possible to [[trade]], battle, and communicate with voice chat online. The [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]] allowed players to offer their Pokémon for trade, or search through and trade for Pokémon that other players have offered.

Pokémon can be sent from {{game5|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|FireRed|LeafGreen}} to Pokémon Diamond or Pearl via [[Pal Park]] using [[dual-slot mode]]; this transfer is permanent—Pokémon sent to a Generation IV game this way can never return to a Generation III game. Additionally, if one of these five games is inserted in the Nintendo DS system's GBA slot, after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]] the wild Pokémon that can appear change depending on which game is inserted, via a feature unofficially called the {{DL|dual-slot mode|dongle method}}.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl can connect to certain [[Wii]] games. Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver can connect to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] and send a copy of their party to that game. Pokémon Diamond and Pearl can connect to [[My Pokémon Ranch]] to use as external Pokémon storage.

Starting in Generation IV, the core series games are always released in Korean. However, non-Korean versions of Generation IV games did not include Korean characters in their in-game font, so Korean Generation IV games are prevented from trading with non-Korean games. (Due to Korean characters not being defined in the in-game font, they display as spaces in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and as dashes in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver.)

==Localization changes==
* In the non-English European versions of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, {{p|Registeel}}'s sprite was edited because of its arm. The arm's original position is reminiscent of the {{wp|Nazi}} {{wp|Nazi salute|salute}}. This change was retained in all languages versions of {{game|Platinum}} as well as {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the {{DL|Pokétch|Matchup Checker}} app for the Pokétch was only [[List of other event distributions in Generation IV#Matchup Checker|distributed in a Japanese event]], being unavailable in other languages.
** In Pokémon Platinum, this app is available in all languages with no event required. It is received after the player catches 5 Pokémon in a single Safari Game on the [[Great Marsh]].
* In the Korean versions of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, [[slot machine]]s are no longer playable and have been replaced with [[Slot machine#Korean Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum / European Platinum|game machines]], which simply give coins to the player with little interactivity.
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|-
| {{color2|Original Diamond and Pearl sprite
| {{color2|Non-English European Diamond and Pearl sprite
|}

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl===
* In the Japanese version of the [[Sinnoh myths]], the Sinnoh Folk Story 3 refers to Pokémon and people marrying each other. In the English version, the marriage is not mentioned; instead, it says Pokémon and people would eat together at the same table.
* In the {{si|Victory Road}} 1F, {{tc|Black Belt}} Miles says in the Japanese version that he learned karate from a correspondence course (Japanese: {{ruby|通信教育|つうしんきょういく}} ''correspondence course''). In the English version, he has learned it from the internet instead: ''"I’ve made it this far in life using the karate I learned on the internet!"''
** In most other language versions, he learned karate from the internet as well. However, in the Korean dialogue, he learned taekwondo from a correspondence course, which relates to the fact that Black Belts are taekwondo fighters in this language version.
* In the {{si|Victory Road}} 1F, {{tc|Veteran}} Edgar initially says that the player's Pokémon are shining. Afterwards, Edgar's post-battle dialogue involves a remark about [[death in the Pokémon world|death]]. In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, this was edited and the reference to death was removed. In Pokémon Platinum, the English text is closer to the Japanese version but toned down.
*: Japanese versions:
*:: 「ポケモンも {{ruby|人|ひと}}もいつか {{ruby|死|し}}ぬだからこそ {{ruby|輝|かがや}}けるのだ！」{{sup/4|DP}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}
*:: 「ポケモンもひともいつかしぬ…… だからこそかがやけるのだ！」{{sup/4|Pt}}
*: Literal translation:
*:: ''"Pokémon and people die one day... That is precisely why we shine!"''
*: English versions:
*:: ''"You blaze with so much vitality!"''{{sup/4|DP}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}
*:: ''"Neither Pokémon nor people live forever. But it is the very frailty of life that allows us to shine!"''{{sup/4|Pt}}

==Reception==
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were critically well received, with [[Nintendo Power]] calling them "the ultimate Pokémon experience."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-diamond-version Pokémon Diamond Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> The inclusion of Wi-Fi features and the voice chat feature were also praised. However, the games were criticized for their somewhat basic graphics, with {{wp|IGN}} commenting that "everything still has that Game Boy look to it." Despite this, Diamond and Pearl received a "Great" score of 8.5/10 on the site.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/04/20/pokemon-diamond-review Pokémon Diamond Review - IGN]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave them a score of 35 out of 40.<ref>[[n:Famitsu scores Diamond, Pearl|Famitsu scores Diamond, Pearl - Bulbanews]]</ref> Both Pokémon Diamond and Pearl hold a rating of 85% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-pearl-version Pokémon Pearl Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
On December 27, 2006, it was announced that the two games combined became the first Nintendo DS games to hit five million units shipped.<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2006/12/27/103,1167202517,65081,0,0.html Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shipments exceed 5 million! - Famitsu.com] (Japanese)</ref> In the United States, over 533,000 pre-orders were taken before release,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070425074506/http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=11981 Nintendo advises Pokémon fans: pre-orders top 500,000] (archive)</ref> and one million copies were sold within five days. By the end of April 2007, the US release of Pokémon Diamond had sold approximately 1.045 million copies, and Pokémon Pearl had sold approximately 712 thousand copies.<ref>[[n:NPD Group sales data for April 2007 revealed|NPD Group sales data for April 2007 revealed - Bulbanews]]</ref>

In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 5.21 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2007/070427e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl have sold 17.67 million copies worldwide, making these the highest selling Pokémon games on the Nintendo DS.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl sold 1,588,734 units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 820,047 from Pokémon Diamond and 768,687 from Pokémon Pearl, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 97.12% and 96.16% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 379th week, they had sold 5,825,505 copies, being 3,189,446 from Pokémon Diamond and 2,636,059 from Pokémon Pearl.

<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Diamond Version''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{diamond color}}; background:#{{diamond color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| October 1, 2006
| 1st
| 820,047
| 820,047
|-
| 2
| October 8, 2006
| 2nd
| 254,080
| 1,074,127
|-
| 3
| October 15, 2006
| 1st
| 159,443
| 1,233,570
|-
| 4
| October 22, 2006
| 1st
| 137,629
| 1,371,199
|-
| 5
| October 29, 2006
| 2nd
| 127,011
| 1,498,210
|-
| 6
| November 5, 2006
| 3rd
| 105,943
| 1,604,152
|-
| 7
| November 12, 2006
| 2nd
| 78,744
| 1,682,896
|-
| 8
| November 19, 2006
| 3rd
| 68,147
| 1,751,043
|-
| 9
| November 26, 2006
| 5th
| 76,183
| 1,827,226
|-
| 10
| December 3, 2006
| 7th
| 70,190
| 1,897,417
|-
| 11
| December 10, 2006
| 3rd
| 98,859
| 1,996,275
|-
| 12
| December 17, 2006
| 1st
| 123,573
| 2,119,848
|-
| 13
| December 24, 2006
| 1st
| 209,379
| 2,329,227
|-
| 14
| December 31, 2006
| 7th
| 56,222
| 2,385,449
|-
| 15
| January 7, 2007
| 8th
| 94,370
| 2,479,819
|-
| 16
| January 14, 2007
| 9th
| 22,982
| 2,502,801
|-
| 17
| January 21, 2007
| 17th
| -
| -
|-
| 18
| January 28, 2007
| 17th
| -
| -
|-
| 19
| February 4, 2007
| 17th
| -
| -
|-
| 20
| February 11, 2007
| 16th
| -
| -
|-
| 66
| December 30, 2007
| -
| -
| 2,939,405
|-
| 118
| December 28, 2008
| -
| -
| 3,132,266
|-
| 171
| January 3, 2010
| -
| -
| 3,168,935
|-
| 223
| January 2, 2011
| -
| -
| 3,179,823
|-
| 275
| January 1, 2012
| -
| -
| 3,185,215
|-
| 379
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| 3,189,446
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Pearl Version''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{pearl color}}; background:#{{pearl color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| October 1, 2006
| 2nd
| 768,687
| 768,687
|-
| 2
| October 8, 2006
| 3rd
| 212,193
| 980,881
|-
| 3
| October 15, 2006
| 3rd
| 116,051
| 1,096,932
|-
| 4
| October 22, 2006
| 2nd
| 94,350
| 1,191,282
|-
| 5
| October 29, 2006
| 4th
| 85,530
| 1,276,812
|-
| 6
| November 5, 2006
| 5th
| 81,604
| 1,358,416
|-
| 7
| November 12, 2006
| 4th
| 65,574
| 1,423,990
|-
| 8
| November 19, 2006
| 4th
| 57,627
| 1,481,617
|-
| 9
| November 26, 2006
| 6th
| 58,158
| 1,539,775
|-
| 10
| December 3, 2006
| 11th
| -
| -
|-
| 11
| December 10, 2006
| 5th
| 75,206
| 1,669,367
|-
| 12
| December 17, 2006
| 2nd
| 97,409
| 1,766,776
|-
| 13
| December 24, 2006
| 3rd
| 164,670
| 1,931,445
|-
| 14
| December 31, 2006
| 12th
| -
| 1,976,046
|-
| 15
| January 7, 2007
| 10th
| 78,398
| 2,054,443
|-
| 16
| January 14, 2007
| 13th
| -
| -
|-
| 17
| January 21, 2007
| 21st
| -
| -
|-
| 18
| January 28, 2007
| 22nd
| -
| -
|-
| 19
| February 4, 2007
| 21st
| -
| -
|-
| 20
| February 11, 2007
| 19th
| -
| -
|-
| 66
| December 30, 2007
| -
| -
| 2,433,003
|-
| 118
| December 28, 2008
| -
| -
| 2,592,405
|-
| 171
| January 3, 2010
| -
| -
| 2,620,829
|-
| 223
| January 2, 2011
| -
| -
| 2,629,036
|-
| 379
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| 2,636,059
|}</div>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection}}
{{main|Pokémon Game Sound Library}}
The soundtrack for the video games [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] contains musical remixes/rearrangements of the music from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions. Additionally, the original musical arrangements and certain sound-effects (like Pokémon cries) from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are also accessible for listening by the player in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, via the [[DS Sounds]] [[Key Item]]. Furthermore, the soundtrack of the video game [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] makes melodic references to a number of songs from the soundtrack of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

==Version history==
{{Incomplete|section|Version history for other regions; Look up all legitimate and official revisions to list them in a version history}}
===Japan===
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{pearl color}}; background:#{{diamond color}}"
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" | Changelog
|-
| 1.0
| style="text-align:left" | Initial release
|-
| 1.1+ (???)
| style="text-align:left" |
* The ability to open the [[menu]] in a [[Mystery Zone]] was disabled.
|}

==Production==
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were announced on October 7, 2004 during the [[Nintendo DS]] Launch Press Conference alongside many other games to be released at some point,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041010114859/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/list/index.html List of Nintendo DS titles to be released (その他の発売予定タイトル)],</ref> and, while speculated to release on 2005{{fact}}, it was confirmed in an interview on Coro Coro's August 2005 issue (released on July 2005)<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/duiHxVf.jpg Image of the Coro Coro extract featuring the interview]</ref> that it would get a 2006 launch. A release date was later announced a year after the Coro Coro interview through press media.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060822222122/http://www.dengekionline.com/data/news/2006/7/15/5a5d3108040643c9753bb2bb1d5b9835.html Dengeki Online news post of the release date confirmation (archived)]</ref>

==Development cycle==
{{main|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta}}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Diamond logo.png|English Diamond logo
Pearl logo.png|English Pearl logo
Pokemon Diamond Logo JP.png|Japanese Diamond logo
Pokemon Pearl Logo JP.png|Japanese Pearl logo
</gallery>
===Title screens===
<gallery>
DiamondTitle.png|English Diamond title screen
PearlTitle.png|English Pearl title screen
Japanese DiamondTitle.png|Japanese Diamond title screen
Japanese PearlTitle.png|Japanese Pearl title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Pokémon Diamond is also the name of the famous bootleg of the Power Version of {{wp|Keitai Denjū Telefang}}, which was only released in Japan (along a Speed Version) a year after {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. Unlike the real Pokémon Diamond, it was not paired with Pokémon Pearl but rather with "Pokémon Jade", the bootleg of Telefang's Speed Version.
* Diamond and Pearl are the first games where:
** The [[rival]]'s [[first partner Pokémon]] is not at level 5 during the first rival battle.
** The lab of the region's [[Pokémon Professor]] is not in the player's hometown.
** All three first partner Pokémon gain a second type through evolution and are utilized in the storyline.
** Old [[Save|saved data]] must be deleted before a new game can be saved.
** A Pokémon that normally [[Evolution|evolves]] via [[Trade|trading]] may be caught in the wild (in this case, {{p|Steelix}}).
** No [[Item#Fake items|fake items]] appear.
** The music for routes and towns change depending on the time of day.
* The English versions contain many [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|references]] to {{wp|Internet meme}}s and {{wp|chatspeak}}. This is possibly because the lead translator, [[Nob Ogasawara]], is a member of the {{wp|Something Awful|Something Awful Forums}}.
* The leaders and {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four|Elite Four}} of Sinnoh do not always use Pokémon of their specialized type. This problem was fixed in {{v2|Platinum}} with an [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number#Platinum expansion|expansion]] added to the Pokédex, although [[Aaron]] still uses a {{p|Drapion}} in Platinum, despite being a {{type|Bug}} specialist.
* The international versions of Diamond and Pearl are the first main Pokémon games to capitalize the names of proper nouns normally (e.g. [[Ultra Ball]] as opposed to ULTRA BALL). However, Pokémon names are still written in all capital letters.
* Diamond and Pearl, along with the Japanese version of Platinum, are the most compatible Pokémon games, as they can connect with nineteen other games: all core series games of Generation III, IV, and V; the Pokémon Ranger games; {{g|Battle Revolution}}; and [[My Pokémon Ranch]].
* Diamond and Pearl are the only core series games to introduce new Pokémon and not include them in the regional Pokédex.
* Diamond and Pearl marked the last appearance of the slot machine minigame in the European release of core series game.
* Five [[key item]]s were first implemented in Diamond and Pearl but only became obtainable in later games. The [[Member's Card]] and [[Oak's Letter]] were obtainable from an event in Platinum, [[Magma Stone]] is obtained in {{game|Black 2 and White 2|s}}, and the [[Red Chain]] and [[Azure Flute]] are obtained in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* The back sprites of most Pokémon from previous generations, have the same animation as {{game|Emerald}} when they come out of their [[Poké Ball]], with the same speed variations depending on their [[nature]]. There are some Pokémon that change their animation by adding two new animations. For example: [[Pidgey (Pokémon)|Pidgey]] in Pokémon Emerald moves in a triangular shape, while in Diamond and Pearl it makes small jumps. There are 27 movement types for back sprites, including the two new ones added.

===Typographical errors===
* If a {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed or LeafGreen}} cart is present in Slot 2 of the [[Nintendo DS]], the migration option in the [[main menu]] is incorrectly stated as "Migrate from Fire Red" or "Migrate from Leaf Green", with a space in the middle of the version names. This typo was fixed in {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}} by removing the space.
* On the back cover of the Australian release of Pokémon Diamond, it states "...as you search for the Pokémon that rules ''space'' in Pokémon Diamond Version." This is an error, as it should say "...as you search for the Pokémon that rules ''time'' in Pokémon Diamond Version." This error is not present on the English boxart of other regions.
* On page 5 of the North American manual for Pearl, it is mentioned that "In order to catch all the Pokémon in the Sinnoh region, thus completing your Pokédex, you must trade with the ''Pokémon '''Pearl''' Version''" when it should say "with the ''Pokémon '''Diamond''' Version''". This error is not present in the Diamond manual, which correctly identifies the correct opposite game.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢鑽石／珍珠|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Jyunsehk / Jānjyū}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢鑽石／珍珠 精灵宝可梦钻石／珍珠|Jīnglíng Pokémon Zuànshí / Zhēnzhū}}
|fr_ca=Pokémon Diamond and Perl{{tt|*|box and manual}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Diamant et Version Perle
|de=Pokémon Diamant-Edition und Perl-Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Diamante e Versione Perla
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터DP 디아루가・펄기아|Pocket Monsters DP: Dialga ・ Palkia}}{{tt|*|Official Nintendo of Korea Korean-language version}} {{tt|포켓몬스터 다이아몬드・펄|Pocket Monsters Daiamondeu ・ Peol}}{{tt|*|Daewon C.I.'s Japanese-language import version}}
|es=Pokémon Edición Diamante y Edición Perla
|pt=Pokémon Versão Diamante e Versão Pérola}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Diamond and Pearl walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Diamond.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Diamond Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Pearl.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Pearl Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

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[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

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Pokégear

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[[File:Pokégear HGSS m.png|thumb|200px|Blue Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
[[File:Pokégear HGSS f.png|thumb|200px|Pink Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
[[File:Pokégear GSC.png|thumb|150px|Pokégear artwork from [[Generation II]]]]

'''Pokémon Gear''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンギア''' ''Pokémon Gear''), mostly known as '''Pokégear''' (Japanese: '''ポケギア''' ''Pokégear''), is an electronic device found in [[Johto]]. It looks like a large, advanced wristwatch with the [[Silph Co.]] logo on it. Similar devices and systems are the [[PokéNav]], the [[Pokétch]], the [[C-Gear]], and the [[Player Search System]].

==In the core series games==
The {{player}} receives a Pokégear from their mother at the start of their journey in the [[Generation II]] games and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. The Pokégear is an important tool for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, some see it necessary to have one on a Trainer's adventure. The {{player}} is able to have access to the Pokégear by selecting it from the [[menu]]. In [[Generation II]], the Pokégear option on the menu is rendered as "POKéGEAR". At that, it is easy to navigate through the Pokégear by selecting through four different functions located at the top-left of the screen. It displays the map of the region, names of previously fought Trainers, and the current time. It also allows players to call registered Trainers. Certain functions need to be unlocked during the game by receiving special expansion cards.

The Pokégear returns in the Generation IV remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver. The interface has been completely redesigned, using both screens on the [[Nintendo DS]]. The top will always display the time function on the Pokégear, while the touch screen will display the other different functions of the Pokégear, as well as selecting other functions using the touch screen. The outer aesthetics of the Pokégear have changed abruptly as well. The whole Pokégear is a flip top, while the bottom section of the Pokégear is used to scan special expansion cards to upgrade it with other functions. Its color skin is changeable between blue (standard for male players), pink (standard for female players), a [[Team Rocket]] theme, a Japanese dojo theme, a Pokémon League theme, and teal-and-white with a Silph Co. theme.

===Functions===
The Pokégear's functionality comes from the several features and applications that can be installed in it, making it extensible. Many people are willing to give away special expansion cards to upgrade the Pokégear with other functions. In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there are 4 available functions, two of which are included with the Pokégear. The rest are not available at the start but can be received at a later time.

====Time====
Included in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} with the Pokégear, the time function is the most basic feature. The Pokégear will {{wp|digital clock|digitally}} display the [[Time|time of day]] using the {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour AM/PM format}} as well as the [[day of the week]]. It runs off the time that the {{player}} input at the beginning of the game.

A glitch in Gold and Silver will change the day if the functions are scrolled through; this was addressed in Crystal.

In non-Japanese releases of Gold, Silver, and Crystal and non-Korean releases of Gold and Silver, the player's {{jo|Mom}} will set {{wp|daylight saving time}} accordingly, except if it's between 11:00 PM and 12:59 AM in-game, in which the game prevents this due to the day of the week changing. When this occurs, she will claim that she lost the instruction booklet for the Pokégear, although not during the initial setup process.

In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the time will always be displayed on the top screen of the DS. However, unlike in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the time is displayed using the {{wp|24-hour clock|24-hour format}} instead of the {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour format}} and runs on the [[Nintendo DS]]'s internal clock, much like the Pokétch. There is also a wireless signal measurement next to the time that only changes when inside the Pokémon League, which prevents calls from being made, or recieved.

<gallery>
File:Pokégear Time GSC.png|The time function in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
File:Pokégear Phone HGSS.png|The top screen in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
</gallery>

====Map====
{{main|Town Map#Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal|Town Map → Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal}}
{{main|Town Map#Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|Town Map → Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}

The [[Town Map]] is available as a Pokégear feature, displaying maps of [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].

<gallery>
File:Pokégear Map GSC.png|Johto map ({{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}})
File:Pokégear Map HGSS.png|Johto map ({{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}})
</gallery>

====Phone====
{{incomplete|section|needs=What's the chance of trainers challenging the player on any day?}}
[[File:Pokégear Phone HGSS.png|thumb|left|The phone function in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
[[File:Pokégear Phone GSC.png|thumb|right|The phone function in [[Generation II]]]]
The Pokégear has a phone feature, allowing the user to make calls to and receive calls from people whose phone numbers they have registered. This allows the player to talk to other characters and learn information from them, such as battling tips or when rare Pokémon appear. Trainers with whom the player has exchanged numbers may also sometimes call the player to request a rematch, in which they will use higher-level Pokémon than during their initial battle.

The phone can also store numbers of other important people, like the player's {{jo|Mom}} or [[Professor Elm]]. Mom will also ring every so often, telling the {{player}} about the money she has saved (if opted for by the player) and occasionally spending that money on decorations for the [[Player's house#Johto|player's bedroom]] or items such as [[Super Potion]]s for the player.

In Generation II, the phone can only store 10 phone numbers; since Mom and Professor Elm's phone numbers cannot be deleted, the player only has 8 discretionary phone number slots. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the phone has no limit on how many numbers can be stored, and it is no longer possible to delete phone numbers.

In Generation II, when the player receives a phone call, the call is automatically answered, with text being displayed on the screen immediately. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, when someone calls the player, the Pokégear rings but the player does not have to answer it; while ringing, the Pokégear icon on the lower screen bounces while a ringing sound plays, and the name of the person calling is displayed.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Trainers will only begin calling the player for rematches once the player has collected seven Badges and defeated [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]] in [[Goldenrod City]]. In addition, once the Radio Tower has been saved, the player can call registered Trainers to arrange rematches with them without having to wait for the respective Trainers to call the player. Each Trainer has a specific time during a specific day each week where they will accept a rematch when called; if they are called at any other time of the week, they will use their usual script, and a rematch will not be arranged. When a Trainer is called at the appropriate time, as long as the player is not at the same route or location as the Trainer, they will accept the challenge of a rematch and can then be battled at their original location with higher-level Pokémon at any later point in time (though, once the rematch has taken place, the player will need to call or be called again in order to carry out another rematch). Additionally to further power up the Trainer's team in two additional phases, entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and later collecting all 16 Badges are the necessary requirements for these power-ups as long as each incarnation of that Trainers' team is fought at least once. If a rematch with a Trainer has been arranged but not carried out, a red exclamation point will appear next to the name of the Trainer's location on the Pokégear map (unless it is against a Gym Leader, in which Saffron City will not have the exclamation point).
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=====Trainers=====
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background:#73B1B7; border:3px solid #7A8B8B"
! colspan="2" | Games !! rowspan="2" | Person !! rowspan="2" | Location !! rowspan="2" | Rematch{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} !! class="unsortable" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- class="blacklinks"
! style="width: 3em" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}} !! style="width: 3em" | {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Youngster}} [[Joey]] || {{rt|30|Johto}} || Monday afternoon || Gives away [[HP Up]] after defeating him in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (fourth rematch only{{sup/2|C}}).
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Wade || {{rt|31|Johto}} || Tuesday night || Reminds player of the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. Gives away {{Berries}}.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Picnicker}} Liz || {{rt|32|Johto}} || Thursday afternoon ||
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} Ralph || {{rt|32|Johto}} || Wednesday morning || Calls during a {{p|Qwilfish}} swarm{{sup/2|GSC}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Hiker}} Anthony || {{rt|33|Johto}} || Friday night || Calls during a {{p|Dunsparce}} swarm{{sup/2|GSC}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Picnicker}} Gina || {{rt|34|Johto}} || Sunday afternoon ||Gives away [[Leaf Stone]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Camper}} Todd || {{rt|34|Johto}} || Saturday morning || Reminds player of the [[Goldenrod Department Store]]'s [[Goldenrod Department Store#Rooftop|bargain sale]].{{sup/2|C}}
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Youngster}} Ian || {{rt|34|Johto}} || Saturday morning || Gives away {{Berries}} after defeating him in a rematch
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Arnie || {{rt|35|Johto}} || Tuesday morning || Calls during a {{p|Yanma}} swarm.{{sup/2|GSC}}
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Firebreather}} Walt || {{rt|35|Johto}} || Monday afternoon ||
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Juggler}} Irwin || {{rt|35|Johto}} || Random || Can be called for a rematch at anytime.{{sup/2|GS}} Calls to chat about the player's achievements as they progress throughout the game. Cannot be called for a rematch.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Lass}} Krise || [[National Park]] || Sunday morning ||
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Pokéfan}} Beverly || [[National Park]] || || Requires {{p|Marill}} in party to register{{sup/2|C}}. Gives away [[Nugget]]s.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}. Cannot be called for a rematch.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Jack || [[National Park]] || Monday morning ||
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Alan || {{rt|36|Johto}} || Wednesday afternoon || Gives away [[Fire Stone]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Lass}} Dana || {{rt|38|Johto}} || Thursday night || Gives away [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Chad || {{rt|38|Johto}} || Friday morning || Calls during a {{p|Snubbull}} swarm.{{sup/2|GS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Pokéfan}} Derek || {{rt|39|Johto}} || || Reminds player of the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. Requires {{p|Pikachu}} in party to register{{sup/2|C}}. Gives away [[Nugget]]s.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}. Cannot be called for a rematch.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Gentleman}} Alfred || [[Olivine Lighthouse]] || Tuesday afternoon ||
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Sailor}} Huey || [[Olivine Lighthouse]] || Wednesday night || Gives away [[Protein]] after defeating him in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (fourth rematch only{{sup/2|C}})
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} Chris{{sup/2|GS}}/Tully{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} || {{rt|42|Johto}} || Sunday afternoon{{sup/4|HGSS}}, Sunday night{{sup/2|C}} || Gives away [[Water Stone]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Picnicker}} Tiffany || {{rt|43|Johto}} || Tuesday afternoon || Requires {{p|Clefairy}} in party to register{{sup/2|C}}. Gives away [[Pink Bow]]s{{sup/2|C}}. Gives away [[Poké Doll]]s{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|PokéManiac}} Brent || {{rt|43|Johto}} || Monday morning ||
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Vance || {{rt|44|Johto}} || Wednesday night || Gives away [[Carbos]] after defeating him in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (second rematch only{{sup/2|C}})
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} [[Wilton]] || {{rt|44|Johto}} || Thursday morning || Calls during a {{p|Remoraid}} swarm{{sup/2|GS}} and gives away various [[Poké Ball]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Black Belt}} Kenji || {{rt|45|Johto}} || Random || Gives away a [[PP Up]] every 2 to 5 days if visited in the afternoon{{sup/2|C}} Calling him between 12:00 pm and 12:59 pm, he may challenge the player for a rematch. Gives away a [[PP Up]] if defeated. Whether or not he will challenge the player on a given day is random{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Hiker}} Parry || {{rt|45|Johto}} || Friday afternoon || Calls during a {{p|Marill}} swarm{{sup/2|GS}}, and gives away [[Iron]] after defeating him in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (second rematch only{{sup/2|C}})
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Picnicker}} Erin || {{rt|46|Johto}} || Saturday night || Gives away [[Calcium]] after defeating her in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (second rematch only{{sup/2|C}})
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Doug || {{rt|2|Kanto}} || Wednesday morning || Gives away {{Berries}}
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Rob || {{rt|2|Kanto}} || Friday morning || Gives away {{Berries}}
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} Kyle || {{rt|12|Kanto}} || Wednesday afternoon ||
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} Kyler || {{rt|12|Kanto}} || Thursday afternoon ||
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Camper}} Tanner || {{rt|13|Kanto}} || Monday night || Gives away [[Sun Stone]]s
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Hiker}} Kenny || {{rt|13|Kanto}} || Saturday afternoon ||
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Young Couple}} Tim & Sue || {{rt|13|Kanto}} || Friday afternoon ||
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Josh || {{rt|14|Kanto}} || Tuesday night || Gives away [[Shiny Stone]]s
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Torin || {{rt|14|Kanto}} || Wednesday night ||
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Billy || {{rt|15|Kanto}} || Friday night || Gives hints on a specific Gym Leader which helps with collecting their phone number.
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Teacher}} Hillary || {{rt|15|Kanto}} || Thursday night ||
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Twins}} Kay & Tia || {{rt|15|Kanto}} || Saturday night || Give away [[Oval Stone]]s
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Biker}} Aiden || {{rt|17|Kanto}} || Monday morning || Gives away [[Dawn Stone]]s
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Biker}} Ernest || {{rt|17|Kanto}} || Sunday afternoon ||
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Biker}} Reese || {{rt|17|Kanto}} || Sunday night || Gives away [[Dusk Stone]]s
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Beth{{sup/2|GSC}}/Jamie{{sup/4|HGSS}} || {{rt|26|Kanto}} || Friday afternoon ||
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Gaven || {{rt|26|Kanto}} || Thursday morning ||
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Reena || {{rt|27|Kanto}} || Sunday morning ||
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Jose || {{rt|27|Kanto}} || Saturday night || Gives away [[Star Piece]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|}

=====Gym Leaders=====
{{main|Fighting Dojo/Generation IV}}
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver only, the player can register the phone numbers of Gym Leaders. If the player calls a Gym Leader at a specific time, they will agree to a [[Rematch#Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|rematch]], which will be conducted at [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]]. All Gym Leaders have the title "Leader" in the Pokégear.

After entering the [[Hall of Fame]], the player can obtain Gym Leaders' phone numbers. In order to obtain their phone number, the player must meet certain requirements, often requiring them to talk to the Gym Leader in a certain location (outside of their Gym), which they only appear in at certain times or on certain days of the week.

After obtaining the {{Badge|Earth}}, if the player has a Gym Leader's phone number, they can call them at certain times of day to schedule a rematch. If the player calls at the right time on the right day, the Gym Leader will always accept the rematch. Once they have accepted the rematch, the player can battle them at [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]]. Any number of Gym Leaders can be present in the Fighting Dojo at once.

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#73B1B7; border:3px solid #7A8B8B"
! Leader !! Time and location of phone number !! Rematch call time
|-
| [[Falkner]] || Mondays in the [[Celadon City]] [[Celadon Department Store|Department Store]] 4F; must have beaten Janine; any time || Saturday morning
|-
| [[Bugsy]] || Thursdays in [[Viridian Forest]]; any time || Thursday afternoon
|-
| [[Whitney]] || Any day in the [[Goldenrod City]] [[Goldenrod Department Store|Department Store]] 6F; between 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM || Saturday afternoon
|-
| [[Morty]] || Mondays and Tuesdays on the [[Bellchime Trail]]; any time || Tuesday night
|-
| [[Chuck]] || Any day from [[Chuck's wife]]; any time || Wednesday night
|-
| [[Jasmine]] || Any day in the {{ci|Olivine}} Café; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM}} || Wednesday afternoon
|-
| [[Pryce]] || Any morning by the [[Lake of Rage]]; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM}} || Monday morning
|-
| [[Clair]] || Any morning in the [[Dragon's Den]]; must have beaten [[Lance]] and her in a double battle; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM}} || Friday night
|-
| [[Brock]] || Any day in [[Diglett's Cave]]; must have beaten Blue; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM}} || Saturday night
|-
| [[Misty]] || Any day on {{rt|25|Kanto}} (unless {{p|Suicune}} is present); must have beaten Blue; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM}} || Wednesday morning
|-
| [[Lt. Surge]] || Any day by the [[Kanto Power Plant]] after {{p|Zapdos}} is captured and the player is {{pkmn2|walking}} with a {{p|Pikachu}}; must have beaten Blue; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM}} || Friday morning
|-
| [[Erika]] || Saturdays and Sundays by the [[Celadon City]] fountain; must have beaten Blue; between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM || Sunday morning
|-
| [[Sabrina]] || Fridays at the [[Olivine City]] harbor; must have S.S. Ticket; any time || Sunday afternoon
|-
| [[Janine]] || Any evening by the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM}} || Monday afternoon
|-
| [[Blaine]] || Tuesdays on [[Cinnabar Island]]; must have beaten Blue; any time || Tuesday afternoon
|-
| {{ga|Blue}}
| Any day from [[Daisy Oak]], after having at least seven massages and showing her a Pokémon with full [[friendship]]; any time
| Sunday night
|}

=====Other characters=====
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background:#73B1B7; border:3px solid #7A8B8B"
! colspan="2" | Games !! rowspan="2" | Person !! rowspan="2" | Title !! rowspan="2" | Location !! class="unsortable" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- class="blacklinks"
! style="width: 3em" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}} !! style="width: 3em" | {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{jo|Mom}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/[[Mom (Johto)|Mother]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} || || [[New Bark Town]] || Saves the player's money and buys items. Cannot be removed from the phone in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal.
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || [[Professor Elm|Prof. Elm]] || Pokémon Professor{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[New Bark Town]] || Calls about major events. Cannot be removed from the phone in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal.
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Professor Oak|Prof. Oak]] || Pokémon Professor || [[Pallet Town]] || Gives phone number when first met at [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house; call him to have [[Pokédex]] rated.
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Kurt]] || Poké Ball Creator || [[Azalea Town]] || Calls to tell the player that their [[Poké Ball]]s are ready
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Day-Care Couple|Day-C Lady]] || Day Care || {{rt|34|Johto}} ||
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Day-Care Couple|Day-C Man]] || Day Care || {{rt|34|Johto}} || Calls when Pokémon left at the [[Pokémon Day Care|Day Care]] produce an {{pkmn|Egg}}. After he has given the player an Egg for the first time, they can choose whether he should call the player whenever he finds an Egg.
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} || Childhood Friend || [[New Bark Town]] || Number is obtained from them when first visiting the Day Care Center on {{rt|34|Johto}}; when contacted, they will give information on how certain Pokémon will react to different areas
|-
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Baoba]] || Safari Warden || [[Johto Safari Zone]] || Calls about expansions in the Safari Zone
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{No}} || [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] || || [[Goldenrod City]] || Calls when the player after they ride their [[Bike]] for 1024 steps to tell them they can keep it permanently.
|-
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || [[Bill]] || Poké Maniac{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[Goldenrod City]] || Calls when Bill's {{pkmn|Storage System|PC box}} is full{{sup/2|GSC}} or when every box is full.{{sup/4|HGSS}} Can be called to find out how much space is left in the current box{{sup/2|GSC}} or the entire storage system{{sup/4|HGSS}}.
|-
| {{Yes}}{{sup/2|C}} || {{Yes}} || [[Buena]] || [[Disc Jockey]]{{sup/2|C}}/Radio Personality{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[Goldenrod City]] || Obtainable after getting 30 [[Blue Card]] points.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|}

====Radio====
[[File:Pokégear Radio.png|240px|thumb|right|The radio interface in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}]]
[[File:Pokégear Radio HGSS.png|240px|thumb|right|The bottom screen of the radio interface in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
{{main|Radio in the Pokémon world}}
After acquiring the '''Radio Card''' (Japanese: '''ラジオカード''' ''Radio Card'') from a quiz host at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], the Radio function of the Pokégear can now be used. It allows the player to tune in to the various radio stations being broadcast from the two Radio Towers in [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Goldenrod (Johto)]] and [[Pokémon Tower|Lavender (Kanto)]]. When traveling to Kanto, however, the '''EXPN Card''' (Japanese: '''かくちょうカード''' ''Expansion Card'') must be obtained from the manager of the Kanto Radio Tower before all Kanto stations can be played in {{v|Crystal}}, and the Poké Flute station can be played in {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver,|s}} {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, and SoulSilver|s}} versions.

The Radio usually allows the players to tune in to the local programs, allowing the player to get tips from [[Professor Oak]] and [[DJ Mary]] on Prof. Oak's Pokémon Talk, or to let the player tune in to specific channels such as {{DL|Radio in the Pokémon world|Buena's Password}} to win prizes. However, the Radio is also capable of picking up other signals within its tunable range, thereby occasionally causing weird noises to be heard such as the Mysterious Transmissions coming from the [[Ruins of Alph]], or Team Rocket's evolution-forcing signals near the [[Lake of Rage]].

During Team Rocket's takeover of the Goldenrod Radio Tower, all other stations were being replaced by the Team Rocket Announcement.

The Radio function also works when the Pokégear is not in use, allowing the player to play tunes from a specific radio show when on the move, even when the player uses {{m|Surf}} on a water area (though the radio will stop playing after getting out of the water). Some tunes even affect how wild Pokémon appear, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, when {{DL|DJ|Ben}} from the {{DL|Radio in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Music Channel}} occasionally broadcasts the Hoenn Sound or Sinnoh Sound to allow the player to attract wild Pokémon native to [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]].

=====Generation II=====
In Generation II when the Radio was first introduced, the interface features an interactive box at the top right corner, consisting of a number line divided into 'channels' and a slider that is controlled by the up (slider moves right) and down (slider moves left) buttons. The channels range from 0.5 to 20.5, and when the slider reaches a correct channel, a program will play (in this case, 4.5 for Prof. Oak's Pokémon Talk). Most of the screen shows the name of the program and a large space for the dialog box to appear.

=====Generation IV=====
In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the radio function makes a return, but the interface changed drastically from [[Generation II]]. Most of the dialog and the reception icon is now shown at the top screen, while tuning can be done at the bottom screens. Tuning is done in two ways: moving a rounded indicator around the circular area using the stylus, or by selecting one of the four buttons at the side of the circular area, which directly tunes the radio to a pre-set Radio Station. (The Mysterious Transmission and the Poké Flute have to be manually tuned using the stylus.)

Programs in HeartGold and SoulSilver are now more varied; Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk will update the player on recent [[Mass outbreak|swarm]], while a {{DL|Radio in the Pokémon world|Variety Channel}} features a documentary and radio play. The broadcast timings for Buena's Password have also been changed, allowing her program to be received for one out of every three hours. Most programs are also not limited to their respective broadcast regions; the four main stations can be heard in both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. While the radio is playing, regardless of what channel the player is on, when a Pokémon is talked to, will say the following quotes:

{{incomplete|section|needs=More quotes}}

''<Pokémon> is jumping for joy!''

''<Pokémon>'s cheeks are becoming rosy!''

''Whoa! <Pokémon> suddenly danced in happiness!''

''Whoa! <Pokémon> suddenly hugged you!''

''<Pokémon> is happy but shy!''

''<Pokémon> suddenly started walking closer!''

''<Pokémon> gave you a sunny look!''

''<Pokémon> gives you a happy look and a smile!''

''<Pokémon> began poking you in the stomach!''

They will not say the following quotes unless friendly towards the trainer.

==Appearance==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{silver color dark}}; background: #{{gold color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{crystal color dark}}; background: #{{crystal color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Kris Pokégear Masters.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{soulsilver color dark}}; background: #{{soulsilver color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lyra Pokégear Masters.png|100px]]
|-
| Model of {{color2|000|Kris (Masters)|Kris}}'s Pokégear from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
| Model of {{color2|000|Lyra (Masters)|Lyra}}'s Pokégear from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:HGSS Pokégear anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Brock's Pokégear in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:GSC Pokégear anime.png|thumb|250px|Misty's Pokégear in the anime]]
In the anime, it is shown that the Pokégear has at least three designs: a black one, a white one, and a pink one. Several characters in the anime own Pokégears:
* {{OBP|Lisa|M03}} lent hers to Ash so that he could keep in contact with Professor Oak in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
* A Pokégear under the ownership of [[Jasmine]] made a brief appearance in ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light]]''.
* {{jo|Jimmy}}, {{jo|Marina}}, and [[Vincent]] each own a Pokégear. A plot point of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' is that it includes a tracking system to show where the other Pokégears currently are.
* {{an|Misty}} also owns a Pokégear, so that she can keep in contact with [[The Sensational Sisters|her sisters]] at the [[Cerulean Gym]]. It first appeared in ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]''.
* {{an|Lyra}} owns the new version of the Pokégear, and she owns a pink model. Likewise, her friend [[Khoury]] owns a blue model.
* {{an|Brock}} received his own Pokégear at the end of ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' when he was given one by [[Khoury's father]]. It has been used fairly regularly by him since then, normally being used by Brock to track the group's location (similar to how [[Max]] did with the [[PokéNav]]).

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Pokégear PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Lance's Pokégear in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Ethan PG.png|thumb|250px|Ethan's Pokégear in Pokémon Generations]]
Two Pokégears appeared in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', with one owned by [[Lance]] and another owned by {{ga|Ethan}}. They were used by the two to communicate while they were taking down the [[Team Rocket HQ]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Pokégear Adventures.png|thumb|150px|The Pokégear in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Galactic Pokégear Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Cyrus's Pokégear in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
The Pokégear is the Pokémon world's equivalent of a cellular phone, albeit with more functions, such as the Map Card. The Pokégear has seen less usage since the introduction of the [[Xtransceiver]] and the [[Holo Caster]].

===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
The Pokégear is often used in Pokémon Adventures, first appearing in this arc. Some [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] [[Pokédex holder]]s have a Pokégear.

In addition to its role as a cellular phone, the Pokégear can also be used as a remote control. The [[Masked Man]] used a special Pokégear to control his ice copy by {{wp|Morse code}}, allowing him to be in two places at once and thus help conceal [[Pryce|his true identity]].

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
It was shown that {{adv|Ruby}} also possesses a Pokégear, as he moved to [[Hoenn]] from Johto.

Ruby explained to Sapphire how a password from the Pokégear is needed to operate an aircar, having learned how to do so from his mentor [[Wallace]].

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
[[Cyrus]] was seen with a special Pokégear that had the [[Team Galactic]] symbol around the screen.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:Pokégear3.0ScarletViolet186.jpg|200px|thumb|Pokégear 3.0]]
{{main|Pokégear 3.0 (HeartGold & SoulSilver 96)}}
'''Pokégear 3.0''' is an {{TCG|Item card}} that was first introduced in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the Japanese LEGEND Era, as part of the {{TCG|SoulSilver Collection}}. This {{TCG|Trainer card}} allows a player to look at the top 7 cards of their deck, reveal a {{TCG|Supporter card}} they find there, and put it into their hand. The other cards are then shuffled back into the deck.
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==Trivia==
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{ga|Ethan}}'s icon on the Pokégear's map depicts his hat with black sides while his [[Pokédex]] icon depicts his hat with yellow sides. This may be a leftover from the conversion of his [[Generation II]] design (where the front of his hat was all black and the back was all yellow) to his [[Generation IV]] design (where the sides of his hat are black and the middle is yellow).

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{silver color}}|bordercolor={{gold color}}
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|zh_cmn=寶可裝置 ''Bǎokě-Zhuāngzhì''{{tt|*|Games}} 寶可齒輪 ''Bǎokě-Chǐlún''{{tt|*|TCG}} 宝可梦齿轮 ''Bǎokěmèng Chǐlún''{{tt|*|Adventures (new Jilin edition)}} 神奇寶貝裝置 / 神奇宝贝装置 ''Shénqíbǎobèi Zhuāngzhì''{{tt|*|Anime, Adventures (first Jilin edition)}} 神奇寶貝錶 ''Shénqíbǎobèi Biǎo''{{tt|*|Adventures (Ching Win)}} 神奇宝贝金表 ''Shénqíbǎobèi Jīnbiǎo''{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters (Jilin)}}
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|fi=Pokélaite ([[M03]]) Pokégear (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')
|fr_eu=PokéMatos
|de=PokéCom
|is=Poké-tækið
|it=Pokégear
|ko=포켓기어 ''Pokégear''
|no=Pokéutstyr Pokésendere{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}} Pokégear (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')
|pl=PokéŁącze
|pt_br=Pokégear (TCG, manga) PokéTransmissor
|pt_eu=PokéTransmissor
|es_eu=PokéGear (games, [[DP181]]) PokéMóvil ([[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]], [[DP143]]-[[DP147]])
|es_la=PokéGear PokéFono ([[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]])
|sv=Pokéutrustning Pokésändare{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}
|vi=Pokégear
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''Map Card''
{{langtable|color={{silver color}}|bordercolor={{gold color}}
|zh_cmn=地圖卡 ''Dìtú Kǎ''
|fr=Coupon Carte{{sup/4|HGSS}} {{tt|Cpn|Coupon}} Carte{{sup/2|GSC}}
|de=Karten-Modul
|it=Scheda Mappa
|ko=맵 카드 ''Map Card''
|es=Tarjeta Mapa {{tt|Tarj.|Tarjeta}} Mapa{{sup/2|GSC}}
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''Radio Card''
{{langtable|color={{silver color}}|bordercolor={{gold color}}
|fr=Coupon Radio
|de=Radio-Modul
|it=Scheda Radio
|ko=라디오카드 ''Radio Card''
|es=Tarjeta Radio {{tt|Tarj.|Tarjeta}}Radio{{sup/2|GSC}}
}}
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''EXPN Card''
{{langtable|color={{silver color}}|bordercolor={{gold color}}
|zh_cmn=擴張卡 ''Kuòzhāng Kǎ''
|fr=Coupon d'Expansion{{sup/4|HGSS}} {{tt|Cpn Expan.|Coupon Expansion}}{{sup/2|GSC}}
|de=Zusatzset
|it=Scheda Espansione Scheda {{tt|Esp.|Espansione}}{{sup/2|GSC}}
|ko=확장 카드 ''{{tt|Hwakjang Card|Expansion Card}}''
|es=Tarjeta Expansión{{sup/4|HGSS}} Tarjeta Expn{{sup/2|GSC}} {{tt|Tar.|Tarjeta}} Expn{{sup/2|GSC}}
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Mail

2023-12-23T18:26:31Z

Tiger21820: /* Generation III */ Retro Mail also cannot be sold in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire versions

{{search|type of item|the feature in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series|Wonder Mail}}
{{split|individual articles for each item}}
'''Mail''' (Japanese: '''メール''' ''Mail'') is a type of [[item]] in the [[Pokémon games]]. It was introduced in [[Generation II]] and appeared until [[Generation V]].

==In the core series games==
The various kinds of mail are [[held item]]s given to {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Each mail item is able to contain a message written by the {{pkmn|Trainer}}. This message can be sent to other Trainers by trading Pokémon.

In the Generation IV games, the player's [[Bag]] has a separate pocket for Mail. In the Generation V games, Mail is stored in the general items pocket, but has a unique icon.

===Mechanics===
====Message====
=====Generation II=====
[[File:Pokemon Mail print GSC.png|thumb|Printed Mail]]
The player can freely enter 32 characters across two 16-character rows of text. Mail uses a unique {{gdis|Text entry|II|text entry interface}}, that has a wider selection of characters than other text entry interfaces in these games.

Each different type of Mail has a unique background image, which can be viewed in the games themselves or in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. The Mail includes the message entered by the sending player, as well as their Trainer name at the bottom. Uniquely, the Portrait Mail also includes the sprite of the Pokémon holding the message, but using the same [[color palette]] as the Mail background.

Mail can be [[Game Boy Printer#Mail|printed]] using the [[Game Boy Printer]] accessory. As with all documents printed by the Game Boy Printer, the image is grayscale. This feature is disabled in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] versions.

In the Western games, the language of the message is stored internally, so that if it is traded to a player in a different language game, the Mail can still be read using the correct {{gdis|character encoding|II}}; however, the English versions of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} ignore this value, instead trying to render the message using the English character encoding, which lacks several characters that can be typed in other Western languages.

=====Generation III=====
In Generation III, Mail is typed using the [[easy chat system]], which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases. Mail has nine phrase slots, structured as four rows of two slots and a fifth row with one slot.

The player can unlock additional phrases from {{DL|Old guys|the Hipster}} in [[Mauville City]].

=====Generation IV=====
In Generation IV, Mail consists of three sentence slots, which can each be filled with a sentence structure from several pre-defined structures. These sentence structures themselves have one or two gaps within them, that the player can fill using the [[easy chat system]] (which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases). This facilitates translating the message between game languages automatically.

The player can unlock additional phrases from the old man in [[Snowpoint City]]{{sup/4|DPPt}} or on {{rt|16|Kanto}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}.

=====Generation V=====
In Generation V, Mail consists of three sentence slots. For BridgeMail, the player can choose a sentence structure from several pre-defined structures for each of these slots, then fill gaps in those sentence structures using the [[easy chat system]] (which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases). For non-BridgeMail, all three sentence structures are fixed, depending on the specific type of Mail; the player can only fill the gaps inside the sentences, and cannot change which sentence structures are used.

====Held item====
Pokémon that are holding Mail use a special Mail icon instead of the normal held item icon.

Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the [[PC]] or [[Released Pokémon|released]]. When removing Mail from a Pokémon, the player has the option to store it in the PC's mailbox or placing it in the Bag; the Mail's message is lost if returned to the Bag, but preserved if sent to the mailbox.

Pokémon with Mail cannot be traded to [[Pokémon Colosseum]] or {{XD}} because Mail does not exist in those games.

Many item-manipulating effects cannot affect Mail, although which effects fail depends on the game.

=====Generation II=====
Mail cannot be stolen by {{m|Thief}}.

In the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions, when the player attempts to enter the [[Trade Center]] while one of the Pokémon in their party is holding Mail, they are given a warning on the touch screen not to include offensive material in Mail.

=====Generation III=====
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} only, Mail can be stolen with Thief and Covet; in all other Generation III games, Mail cannot be stolen. In the Japanese version of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire only, Mail can be swapped by {{m|Trick}}; in the Western versions and all other Generation III games, Mail cannot be swapped with Trick. If Mail is moved in either of these ways, it can cause [[List of battle glitches (Generation III)#Mail corruption|corruption]].

Mail can be removed by {{m|Knock Off}}.

=====Generation IV=====
Mail cannot be stolen with {{m|Thief}} or {{m|Covet}}, swapped with {{m|Trick}} or {{m|Switcheroo}}, or thrown with {{m|Fling}}. Mail can be removed by {{m|Knock Off}}.

=====Generation V=====
{{MoveResearch|Details on how the message of stolen Mail is changed in Gen 5}}
{{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} fail if either Pokémon is holding Mail. {{m|Bestow}} fails if the user is holding Mail.

{{m|Thief}}, {{m|Covet}}, and {{a|Pickpocket}} can steal Mail from an ally Pokémon; however, if Mail is transferred this way, the slots in the message are changed, being blank or taking on values previously used by Mail given to a Pokémon in that party slot.

Mail can be removed by {{m|Knock Off}}.

===List of Mail===
====Generation II====
{{Item
|name=Bluesky Mail
|jp={{tt|あおぞらメール|Aozora Mēru}}
|jpt=Blue Sky Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=Sky-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locc=[[Pokémon Communication Center|PokéCom Center]] (hard "Pokémon Character Maze" prize; ×3){{tt|*|Japanese version only}}<ref>Pokémon News Machine ([http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~kakeru/pokemon2/mobile/news/02_06.htm May 22-June 2002 text archive])</ref>
}}

{{Item
|name=Eon Mail
|jp={{tt|ブイブイメール|Vuivui Mēru}}
|jpt={{tt|Vui-Vui|Vee-Vee}} Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect2=Can be traded for a [[Revive]] at the {{ci|Goldenrod}} [[Pokémon Center]] (Western {{v2|Crystal}} only).
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Eevee}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Mystery Gift]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Flower Mail
|jp={{tt|はながらメール|Hanagara Mēru}}
|jpt=Floral Pattern Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=Flower-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc={{ci|Violet}}, {{to|Azalea}}, {{ci|Viridian}}, {{ci|Cerulean}}, {{ci|Saffron}}, {{ci|Fuchsia}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Mahogany Town|Just a Souvenir Shop}} (after defeating [[Team Rocket]]), [[Goldenrod Department Store]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Litebluemail
|jp={{tt|みずいろメール|Mizuiro Mēru}}
|jpt=Light-Blue Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Dratini}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Vermilion City]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Lovely Mail
|jp={{tt|ラブリーメール|Raburī Mēru}}
|jpt=Lovely Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=Heart-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Celadon Department Store]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Mirage Mail
|jp={{tt|まぼろしメール|Maboroshi Mēru}}
|jpt=Illusory Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Mew}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locc=[[Pokémon Communication Center|PokéCom Center]]{{tt|*|Japanese version only}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Morph Mail
|jp={{tt|へんしんメール|Henshin Mēru}}
|jpt=Transformation Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Ditto}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Mystery Gift]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Music Mail
|jp={{tt|おんぷメール|Onpu Mēru}}
|jpt=Music Note Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Natu}}</sc>-print mail. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Mystery Gift]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Portraitmail
|jp={{tt|にがおえメール|Nigaoe Mēru}}
|jpt=Portrait Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring the holder's likeness.
|locgsc=[[Mt. Moon Square]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Surf Mail
|jp={{tt|なみのりメール|Naminori Mēru}}
|jpt=Surfing Mail
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Lapras}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc={{ci|Olivine}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}

====Generation III====
Mail from Generation II is not present in the Generation III games.

{{Item
|name=Bead Mail
|jp={{tt|トレジャーメール|Torejā Mēru}}
|jpt=Treasure Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring a sketch of the holding <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It will bear the print of the <sc>Pokémon</sc> holding it.
|locrse=[[Trick House]], [[Lilycove City]] ({{DL|Pokémon Center Ladies|Quiz Lady}}){{sup/3|E}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Dream Mail
|jp={{tt|ドリームメール|Dorīmu Mēru}}
|jpt=Dream Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring a sketch of the holding <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It will bear the print of the <sc>Pokémon</sc> holding it.
|locfrlg={{OBP|Six Island|town}} [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Fab Mail
|jp={{tt|ミラクルメール|Mirakuru Mēru}}
|jpt=Miracle Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=A gorgeous-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a gorgeous, extravagant print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locfrlg=Held by {{p|Jynx}} [[trade]]d from [[Cerulean City]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Glitter Mail
|jp={{tt|キラキラメール|Kirakira Mēru}}
|jpt=Glitter Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Pikachu}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Pikachu}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=Held by {{p|Skitty}} traded from [[Fortree City]]{{sup/3|RS}}, [[Trick House]], [[Lilycove City]] ({{DL|Pokémon Center Ladies|Quiz Lady}}){{sup/3|E}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Harbor Mail
|jp={{tt|ハーバーメール|Hābā Mēru}}
|jpt=Harbor Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Used to exchange for a [[Coin Case]] at [[Mauville City]].
|effect2=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Wingull}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Wingull}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Slateport City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Trick House]], [[Abandoned Ship]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Mech Mail
|jp={{tt|メカニカルメール|Mekanikaru Mēru}}
|jpt=Mechanical Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Magnemite}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Magnemite}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Trick House]]
}}
{{Item
|name=Orange Mail
|jp={{tt|オレンジメール|Orenji Mēru}}
|jpt=Orange Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Zigzagoon}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Zigzagoon}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Petalburg City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Trick House]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Retro Mail
|jp={{tt|レトロメール|Retoro Mēru}}
|jpt=Retro Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect2=Cannot be sold.{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}
|descrse=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring the drawings of three <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a print of three cute <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=Held by {{p|Meowth}} [[trade]]d from {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Shadow Mail
|jp={{tt|シャドーメール|Shadō Mēru}}
|jpt=Shadow Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Duskull}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Duskull}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Sootopolis City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Trick House]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Tropic Mail
|jp={{tt|トロピカルメール|Toropikaru Mēru}}
|jpt=Tropical Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Bellossom}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Bellossom}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=Held by {{p|Corsola}} [[trade]]d from [[Pacifidlog Town]]{{sup/3|RS}}, [[Trick House]], [[Lilycove City]] ({{DL|Pokémon Center Ladies|Quiz Lady}}){{sup/3|E}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Wave Mail
|jp={{tt|クロスメール|Kurosu Mēru}}
|jpt=Cross Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Wailmer}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Wailmer}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Trick House]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], held by {{p|Horsea}} [[trade]]d from [[Pacifidlog Town]]{{sup/3|E}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Wood Mail
|jp={{tt|ウッディメール|Uddi Mēru}}
|jpt=Woody Mail
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Slakoth}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Slakoth}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Trick House]], [[Fortree City]] [[Poké Mart]], held by {{p|Plusle}} traded from [[Fortree City]]{{sup/3|E}}
}}

====Generation IV====
Mail from previous generations is not present in the Generation IV games.

{{Item
|name=Air Mail
|jp={{tt|エアメール|Ea Mēru}}
|jpt=Air Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of colorful letter sets. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Jubilife City]], [[Eterna City]], [[Solaceon Town]], [[Pastoria City]], [[Celestic Town]] and [[Canalave City]] [[Poké Mart]]s
|lochgss=[[Cherrygrove City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Blackthorn City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Saffron City]], and [[Vermilion City]] [[Poké Mart]]s; [[Celadon Department Store]]; {{DL|Mahogany Town|Just a Souvenir Shop}} (after defeating [[Team Rocket]]); [[Safari Zone Gate]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Bloom Mail
|jp={{tt|ブルームメール|Burūmu Mēru}}
|jpt=Bloom Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of pretty floral patterns. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Floaroma Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] [[Poké Mart]]; [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Brick Mail
|jp={{tt|ブリックメール|Burikku Mēru}}
|jpt=Brick Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a tough-looking brick pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=Held by [[List of GTS event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Heracross|GTS event Heracross]]{{sup/4|DP}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Bubble Mail
|jp={{tt|ブルーメール|Burū Mēru}}
|jpt=Blue Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a blue world underwater. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Flame Mail
|jp={{tt|フレイムメール|Fureimu Mēru}}
|jpt=Flame Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of flames in blazing red. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Grass Mail
|jp={{tt|グラスメール|Gurasu Mēru}}
|jpt=Grass Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a refreshingly green field. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|lochgss=Held by {{jo|Webster}}'s {{p|Spearow}}; [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Heart Mail
|jp={{tt|ラブラブメール|Raburabu Mēru}}
|jpt=Love-Love Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of giant heart patterns. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Hearthome City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|lochgss=[[Olivine City]] [[Poké Mart]]; [[Mt. Moon Square]] shop
}}

{{Item
|name=Mosaic Mail
|jp={{tt|モザイクメール|Mozaiku Mēru}}
|jpt=Mosaic Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a vivid rainbow pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=Unobtainable
|lochgss=Unobtainable
}}

{{Item
|name=Snow Mail
|jp={{tt|ブリザードメール|Burizādo Mēru}}
|jpt=Blizzard Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a chilly, snow-covered world. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Snowpoint City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|lochgss=[[Lavender Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Space Mail
|jp={{tt|スペースメール|Supēsu Mēru}}
|jpt=Space Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print depicting the huge expanse of space. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Steel Mail
|jp={{tt|スチールメール|Suchīru Mēru}}
|jpt=Steel Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of cool mechanical designs. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Sunyshore City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|lochgss=[[Fuchsia City]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Tunnel Mail
|jp={{tt|トンネルメール|Ton'neru Mēru}}
|jpt=Tunnel Mail
|gen=IV
|bag=Mail
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of dimly lit coal mine. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Oreburgh City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|lochgss=[[Violet City]] [[Poké Mart]]; [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}

====Generation V====
Mail from previous generations is not present in the Generation V games, making Generation IV Mail the only holdable items from Generation IV to no longer exist in the data of the Generation V games.

{{Item
|name=BridgeMail T
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＣ|Burijji Mēru C}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail C
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Tubeline Bridge|steel suspension bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Icirrus City]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=BridgeMail D
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＨ|Burijji Mēru H}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail H
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Driftveil Drawbridge|red drawbridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=BridgeMail S
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＳ|Burijji Mēru S}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail S
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Skyarrow Bridge|sky-piercing bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Nacrene City]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=BridgeMail V
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＶ|Burijji Mēru V}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail V
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Village Bridge|brick bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage-looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage-looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Lacunosa Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=BridgeMail M
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＷ|Burijji Mēru W}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail W
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of an [[Marvelous Bridge|arched bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a majesticly arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a majestically arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a majestically arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Favored Mail
|jp={{tt|だいすきメール|Daisuki Mēru}}
|jpt=Loveable Mail
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing about your favorite things. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Thanks Mail
|jp={{tt|かんしゃメール|Kansha Mēru}}
|jpt=Gratitude Mail
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for a thank-you note. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to express your thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easy for you to express thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery designed to make it easy for you to express thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=Mail from [[Bianca]] on the {{player}}'s [[PC]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Inquiry Mail
|jp={{tt|しつもんメール|Shitsumon Mēru}}
|jpt=Enquiry Mail
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing questions. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easier to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery designed to make it easier to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Greet Mail
|jp={{tt|はじめてメール|Hajimete Mēru}}
|jpt=Greeting Mail
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for introductory greetings. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}

{{Item
|name=RSVP Mail
|jp={{tt|おさそいメール|Osasoi Mēru}}
|jpt=Invitation Mail
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for invitations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Like Mail
|jp={{tt|おすすめメール|Osusume Mēru}}
|jpt=Recommendation Mail
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing recommendations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to reccomend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to allow you to recommend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery designed to allow you to recommend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Reply Mail
|jp={{tt|おかえしメール|Okaeshi Mēru}}
|jpt=Return Mail
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing a reply. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you receieved. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you received. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you received. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}

===Gallery===
====Generation II====
<gallery perrow=5>
Bluesky Mail.png|Bluesky Mail
Eon Mail.png|Eon Mail
Flower Mail.png|Flower Mail
Liteblue Mail.png|Liteblue Mail
Lovely Mail.png|Lovely Mail
Mirage Mail.png|Mirage Mail
Morph Mail.png|Morph Mail
Music Mail.png|Music Mail
Portraitmail.png|Portrait Mail
Surf Mail.png|Surf Mail
</gallery>

=====Pokémon Stadium 2=====
In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Mail can be edited using the C-buttons to control the cursor.
<gallery perrow=5>
Bluesky Mail Stadium2.png|Bluesky Mail
Eon Mail Stadium2.png|Eon Mail
Flower mail Stadium2.png|Flower Mail
Liteblue Mail Stadium2.png|Litebluemail
Lovely Mail Stadium2.png|Lovely Mail
Mirage Mail Stadium2.png|Mirage Mail
Morph mail Stadium2.png|Morph Mail
Music Mail Stadium2.png|Music Mail
Portrait Mail Stadium2.png|Portrait Mail
Surf mail Stadium2.png|Surf Mail
</gallery>

====Generation III====
<gallery perrow=6>
Bead Mail.png|Bead Mail
Dream Mail.png|Dream Mail
Fab Mail.png|Fab Mail
Glitter Mail.png|Glitter Mail
Harbor Mail.png|Harbor Mail
Mech Mail.png|Mech Mail
Orange Mail.png|Orange Mail
Retro Mail.png|Retro Mail
Shadow Mail.png|Shadow Mail
Tropic Mail.png|Tropic Mail
Wave Mail.png|Wave Mail
Wood Mail.png|Wood Mail
</gallery>

====Generation IV====
<gallery perrow=6>
Air Mail.png|Air Mail
Bloom Mail.png|Bloom Mail
Brick Mail.png|Brick Mail
Bubble Mail.png|Bubble Mail
Flame Mail.png|Flame Mail
Grass Mail.png|Grass Mail
Heart Mail.png|Heart Mail
Mosaic Mail.png|Mosaic Mail
Snow Mail.png|Snow Mail
Space Mail.png|Space Mail
Steel Mail.png|Steel Mail
Tunnel Mail.png|Tunnel Mail
</gallery>

====Generation V====
<gallery perrow=6>
BridgeMail T.png|BridgeMail T
BridgeMail D.png|BridgeMail D
BridgeMail S.png|BridgeMail S
BridgeMail V.png|BridgeMail V
BridgeMail M.png|BridgeMail M
Favored Mail.png|Favored Mail
Thanks Mail.png|Thanks Mail
Inquiry Mail.png|Inquiry Mail
Greet Mail.png|Greet Mail
RSVP Mail.png|RSVP Mail
Like Mail.png|Like Mail
Reply Mail.png|Reply Mail
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Tropic Mail Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A Tropic Mail in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
In ''[[PS174|The Last Battle VIII]]'', {{adv|Silver}} revealed that as {{adv|Green}} had used her {{p|Abra}} to {{m|teleport}} him away [[PS162|earlier]], his {{TP|Silver|Sneasel}} had used {{m|Thief}} to steal the Flower Mail held by Abra. The Mail contained a map that told Silver of Green's plan to go to [[Ilex Forest]].

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS238|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon VI]]'', {{adv|Ruby}} left [[Wallace]] a Tropic Mail, informing his teacher of his decision to fight against [[Team Magma]].

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', Mail was seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* When the Portrait Mail is given to an {{p|Unown}} in one of the [[Generation II]] games, the Pokémon's sprite is always displayed as Unown A.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_yue=郵件 ''{{tt|Yàuhgín|Mail}}''
|zh_cmn=郵件 / 邮件 ''{{tt|Yóujiàn|Mail}}''
|nl=Post{{tt|*|Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver manual}}
|fr_ca=Courrier{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}
|fr_eu=Lettre
|de=Briefe
|it=Messaggio
|ko=메일 ''Mail''
|pt_br=Papel de carta
|pt_eu=Correio{{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
|es=Carta
}}

==References==
<references/>
{{-}}
{{Items}}
{{Held}} 
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Groups of items]]

[[de:Briefe]]
[[es:Carta (objeto)]]
[[fr:Lettre (message)]]
[[it:Messaggi]]
[[ja:メール]]
[[zh:邮件]]

Altering Cave

2023-11-08T19:22:41Z

Tiger21820: /* Trivia */ Mareep under level 5

{{Infobox location
|image=FL Altering Cave.png
|image_size=240
|type=cave
|mapdesc=This island has been known by this name since the distant past. No one today knows where it got this name, however.{{sup/3|FRLG}}
|location_name=Altering Cave
|japanese_name=へんげのどうくつ
|translated_name=Altering Cave
|location=[[Outcast Island]] ([[Sevii Islands]]) {{rt|103|Hoenn}} ([[Hoenn]])
|region=Sevii Islands
|region2=Hoenn
|generation={{gen|III}}
|map=Sevii Islands Altering Cave Map.png
|mapname=Sevii Islands
}}
[[File:Hoenn Altering Cave Map.png|thumb|Altering Cave in [[Hoenn]]]]
The '''Altering Cave''' (Japanese: '''へんげのどうくつ''' ''Altering Cave'') is a mysterious [[cave]] found in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, and {{v2|Emerald}}.

Only {{p|Zubat}} can be found in it. It would have been possible for the Altering Cave's [[wild Pokémon]] to be altered by using [[Mystery Gift]] at a [[Wonder Spot]] (hence the cave's name), but this data was never distributed.

==In the core series games==
===Location===
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Altering Cave is found north of [[Six Island]] on [[Outcast Island]].

In {{game|Emerald}}, Altering Cave is found on {{rt|103|Hoenn}}, on the east bank of the inlet that passes through the center of the [[route]]. The entrance of the cave is only open after the {{player}} enters the [[Hall of Fame]].

===Pokémon===
All of the unreleased {{pkmn2|event}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can be found in the extended area of the {{FB|Hoenn|Safari Zone}} in {{game|Emerald}}, except for {{p|Smeargle}}, which is found in [[Artisan Cave]] at the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. In addition, their evolutionary lines are all available in {{g|Colosseum}} as [[Shadow Pokémon]].

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen use standard wild held items for the Pokémon in Altering Cave; Pokémon Emerald uses a special set of held items exclusive to the event, which were programmed to have a 5% chance of occurring.

{{catch/header|cave|no}}
{{catch/entry3a|041|Zubat|yes|yes|yes|Cave|6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16|100%|type1=poison|type2=flying}}
{{catch/div|cave|Event-exclusive Pokémon (unreleased)}}
{{catch/entry3a|179|Mareep|yes|yes|yes|Cave|3-13|{{tt|100%|May hold a Ganlon Berry in Emerald}}|type1=electric}}
{{catch/entry3a|190|Aipom|yes|yes|yes|Cave|18-28|{{tt|100%|May hold a Berry Juice in Emerald}}|type1=normal}}
{{catch/entry3a|204|Pineco|yes|yes|yes|Cave|19-29|{{tt|100%|May hold an Apicot Berry in Emerald}}|type1=bug}}
{{catch/entry3a|213|Shuckle|yes|yes|yes|Cave|18-28|{{tt|100%|May hold a Berry Juice in Emerald}}|type1=bug|type2=rock}}
{{catch/entry3a|216|Teddiursa|yes|yes|yes|Cave|18-28|{{tt|100%|May hold a Petaya Berry in Emerald}}|type1=normal}}
{{catch/entry3a|228|Houndour|yes|yes|yes|Cave|12-20|{{tt|100%|May hold a Big Mushroom in Emerald}}|type1=dark|type2=fire}}
{{catch/entry3a|234|Stantler|yes|yes|yes|Cave|18-28|{{tt|100%|May hold a Petaya Berry in Emerald}}|type1=normal}}
{{catch/entry3a|235|Smeargle|yes|yes|yes|Cave|18-28|{{tt|100%|May hold a Salac Berry in Emerald}}|type1=normal}}
{{catch/footer|cave}}

===Unused event text===
This text would appear after the {{player}} has used [[Mystery Gift]] to receive the extra {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

<div style="display: inline-block">
<div style="text-align: center">'''FireRed & LeafGreen'''</div>
{{sign|FRLG|header}}
{{sign|FRLG|Thank you for using the MYSTERY}}
{{sign|FRLG|GIFT System.}}
{{sign|FRLG|}}
{{sign|FRLG|Recently, there have been rumors}}
{{sign|FRLG|of rare POKéMON appearances.}}
{{sign|FRLG|}}
{{sign|FRLG|The rumors are about ALTERING}}
{{sign|FRLG|CAVE on OUTCAST ISLAND.}}
{{sign|FRLG|}}
{{sign|FRLG|Why not visit there and check if}}
{{sign|FRLG|the rumors are indeed true?}}
{{sign|FRLG|footer}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block">
<div style="text-align: center">'''Emerald'''</div>
{{sign|E|header}}
{{sign|E|Thank you for using the MYSTERY}}
{{sign|E|GIFT System.}}
{{sign|E|}}
{{sign|E|There appears to be a rumor about}}
{{sign|E|rare POKéMON sightings.}}
{{sign|E|}}
{{sign|E|The sightings reportedly came from}}
{{sign|E|the ALTERING CAVE on ROUTE 103.}}
{{sign|E|}}
{{sign|E|Perhaps it would be worthwhile for}}
{{sign|E|you to investigate this rumor.}}
{{sign|E|footer}}
</div>
{{-}}
===Layout===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|cave}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|cave}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|cave}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 1F
|-
! style="background:#{{firered color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Altering Cave FRLG.png|200px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{leafgreen color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}
|-
! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| [[File:Altering Cave E.png|200px]]
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|cave}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

===Music===
The background music played inside is ''[[Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Caves of Mt. Moon]]''. This applies to both {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and {{game|Emerald}}.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
The Altering Cave was mentioned by [[Orm]] in ''[[PS278|Put Your Beast Foot Forward]]''.
{{-}}
==Trivia==
* Had a distribution been held to change the wild Pokémon in Altering Cave, this would have been the only way to obtain the [[Berry Juice]] in [[Generation III]], as wild {{p|Shuckle}} are programmed to always be holding it in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and Shuckle and Aipom would have held it 5% of the time (in Altering Cave only) in Pokémon Emerald. Instead, the item is entirely {{DL|List of unobtainable items|Berry Juice|unobtainable}} in Generation III.
** It would also have been the only way to legitimately obtain Mareep that are under level 5 (Down to level 3) in Generation III, since all Pokémon in that generation hatch at level 5, and no other obtainable Mareep within Generation III are under level 5.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|cave}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|cave}}
|zh_yue=變化的洞窟 ''{{tt|Binfa-dīk Duhngfāt|Altering Cave}}''
|zh_cmn=變化洞窟 / 变化洞窟 ''{{tt|Biànhuà Dòngkū|Altering Cave}}''
|fr=Grotte Métamo
|de=Wandelhöhle
|it=Grotta Mutevole
|ko={{tt|요괴의 굴|Yogoe-yi Gul}} ''Altering Cave''
|pt_br=Caverna da Alteração
|es=Cueva Cambiante
|vi=Hang Biến Hóa
}}
{{-}}
{{Sevii Islands}}
{{Hoenn}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Sevii locations]]
[[Category:Hoenn locations]]
[[Category:FireRed and LeafGreen locations]]
[[Category:Emerald locations]]
[[Category:Caves]]

[[de:Wandelhöhle]]
[[es:Cueva Cambiante]]
[[fr:Grotte Métamo]]
[[it:Grotta Mutevole]]
[[ja:へんげのどうくつ]]
[[zh:变化洞窟]]

Faraway Island

2023-07-17T18:36:49Z

Tiger21820: /* Pokémon */ Additional information about Mew's respawning conditions

{{Infobox location
|image=Faraway Island Mew.png
|image_size=274
|type=forest
|location_name=Faraway Island
|japanese_name=さいはてのことう
|translated_name=Utmost Island
|location=Far from [[Hoenn]]{{sup/3|E}}
|region=Region{{!}}Unknown
|generation={{gen|III}}
|map=Hoenn Faraway Island Map.png
|mapname=Guyana{{!}}an unknown region
}}

'''Faraway Island''' (Japanese: '''さいはてのことう''' ''Utmost Island'') is an island far from [[Hoenn]]. It is the only known habitat of the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}} in the [[core series]] games.

==In the games==
The island is only accessible in {{game|Emerald}}. Its location is marked on the [[Old Sea Map]] and [[Mr. Briney]] returns a favor to the {{player}} by helping them sail to this island on the ship moored in [[Lilycove City]].

===Sign===
[[File:Faraway Island sign artwork.png|thumb|Artwork of the sign]]
On the island is a sign with old, fading writing dated the 6th day of a month. In the English localization, this month ends in "ber", suggesting any of the four final months of the year; in the Japanese version, it is only known that it is a month name. In the Japanese version, there is a remnant of a signature, ジ (ji); this is commonly assumed to be [[Mr. Fuji]].

This island could be the [[Guyana|Guyanese]] jungle referenced in the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{locationcolor/med|forest}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | English
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Japanese
|- style="background:#fff"
| <ab>The writing is fading as if it was
written a long time ago…

“…ber, 6th day
If any human…sets foot here…
again…et it be a kindhearted pers…
…ith that hope, I depar…”</ab>
| lang="ja" | <ab>なんねんも　まえに　かかれたような
ふるい　かきおきが　ある‥‥

‥‥がつ　６か
ここに　たちいる　にんげ‥‥が
ふたたび　‥‥らわれると　すれば
こころ　やさし‥‥で　あらんことを
‥‥こに　その　ねがいを　しるし
この　‥‥を　あとにする

‥‥ジ</ab>
|}

===Pokémon===
Mew is initially hiding in the {{DL|Tall grass|long grass}} and needs to be tracked down in order to be encountered. Its tail will occasionally appear out of the grass to mark its location. If the player uses {{m|Cut}} to remove the grass before battling Mew, it will disappear with the message "The feeling of being watched faded..." Leaving and re-entering the forest will respawn Mew if that happens. If the encounter is forcefully ended by either running, or any Pokémon calling a move that can end the fight (Like {{m|Teleport}}, or {{m|Roar}} , which can potentially happen through Mew's {{m|Metronome}}), leaving and re-entering the forest will also respawn Mew. If Mew is either caught, or knocked out, Mew will no longer respawn.

When [[transfer]]red to a later generation, the Mew is listed as a [[fateful encounter]], even though it is battled normally. This is because Generation III uses the same parameter to determine the [[obedience]] of Mew.

{{catch/header|forest|no}}
{{catch/div|forest|Special}}
{{catch/entry3|151|Mew|no|no|yes|Map|30|One|type1=Psychic}}
{{catch/footer|forest}}

===Layout===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Entrance
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Interior
|-
! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| [[File:Faraway Island exterior.png|181px]]
| [[File:Faraway Island interior.png|272px]]
|-
| colspan=3 style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

===Music===
The background music played here is ''[[Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Abandoned Ship]]'', like in [[Southern Island]], another {{pkmn2|event}} location accessible in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. When {{pkmn|battle|battling}} {{p|Mew}}, the theme played is ''[[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Mew)]]''.

==In the anime==
[[File:Faraway Island anime.png|thumb|250px|Faraway Island in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Faraway Island Map anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Map of Faraway Island]]
Faraway Island was first mentioned, although not by name, in ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', where [[Danika]] revealed that it was the location of Table Mountain, the largest mountain in the world in terms of surface area and the place where [[Project Mew]] would conduct their search for the [[Mythical Pokémon]] their research team was named after. Due to the intense storms around the island, their search mission would take place during the brief clear window between the wet and dry seasons.

Faraway Island first appeared in ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'', when Danika, [[Quillon]], [[Horace]], [[Goh]], and {{Gary}} arrived there in order to begin their search for {{an|Mew}}. While ascending Table Mountain, their electronics suddenly stopped working and the group was split up when their climbing rope was snapped by a {{p|Skarmory}}. Due to their [[Poké Ball]]s also being disabled, the number of Pokémon the groups could use became limited to their few [[walking Pokémon]]. As the two groups traversed through the island's caves and fought off the [[wild Pokémon]] in their way in order to reach each other again, they were suddenly confronted by a {{p|Groudon}} and a {{p|Kyogre}}.

In the [[JN134|next episode]], the Chasers managed to drive Groudon and Kyogre off and reunite, though it soon turned out that the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] had actually been a {{m|transform}}ed Mew the entire time. After experiencing a vision of the history of the universe and regaining the ability to use their electronic devices, the Chasers started battling Mew, but were hopelessly outmatched. Mew only stopped attacking them when Goh expressed his gratitude towards it for having inspired him to come this far to meet it again. The Mythical Pokémon then proceeded to heal everyone who had gotten injured in the battle, before teleporting the Chasers at the foot of the mountain, briefly appearing on Goh's palm before the wet season started, ending Project Mew's expedition on the island.

Unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, Faraway Island is home to other Pokémon species rather than just Mew in the anime, notably housing a population of {{cat|Fossil Pokémon}}.

===Pokémon seen on Faraway Island===
{| style="margin:auto; width: 100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Yanma|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Yanma|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Slakoth|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Normal|disp=Slakoth|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Vivillon|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Vivillon|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Vileplume|Faraway Island Vileplume Gloom.png|Grass|Poison|disp=Vileplume|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Gloom|Faraway Island Vileplume Gloom.png|Grass|Poison|disp=Gloom|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Swellow|Faraway Island Swellow Toucannon.png|Normal|Flying|disp=Swellow|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Toucannon|Faraway Island Swellow Toucannon.png|Normal|Flying|disp=Toucannon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Sandile|Faraway Island Sandile Totodile.png|Ground|Dark|disp=Sandile|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Totodile|Faraway Island Sandile Totodile.png|Water|disp=Totodile|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Swampert|Faraway Island Swampert.png|Water|Ground|disp=Swampert|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Skarmory|Faraway Island Skarmory.png|Steel|Flying|disp=Skarmory|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Carbink|Faraway Island Carbink.png|Rock|Fairy|disp=Carbink|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Ratatta|Faraway Island Rattata.png|Normal|disp=Rattata|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Roggenrola|Faraway Island Roggenrola.png|Rock|disp=Roggenrola|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Zubat|Faraway Island Zubat.png|Poison|Flying|disp=Zubat|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Lileep|Faraway Island Lileep.png|Rock|Grass|disp=Lileep|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Shieldon|Faraway Island Shieldon Anorith.png|Rock|Steel|disp=Shieldon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Anorith|Faraway Island Shieldon Anorith.png|Rock|Bug|disp=Anorith|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Cranidos|Faraway Island Cranidos.png|Rock|disp=Cranidos|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Tyrunt|Faraway Island Tyrunt.png|Rock|Dragon|disp=Tyrunt|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Mew|Mew anime.png|Psychic|disp=Mew|link=Mew (anime)}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Kabutops|Faraway Island Kabutops.png|Rock|Water|disp=Kabutops|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Aerodactyl|Faraway Island Aerodactyl.png|Rock|Flying|disp=Aerodactyl|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Lunatone|Faraway Island Lunatone Solrock.png|Rock|Psychic|disp=Lunatone|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Solrock|Faraway Island Lunatone Solrock.png|Rock|Psychic|disp=Solrock|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Bastiodon|Faraway Island Bastiodon Rampardos.png|Rock|Steel|disp=Bastiodon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Rampardos|Faraway Island Bastiodon Rampardos.png|Rock|disp=Rampardos|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Tyrantrum|Faraway Island Tyrantrum Armaldo.png|Rock|Dragon|disp=Tyrantrum|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Armaldo|Faraway Island Tyrantrum Armaldo.png|Rock|Bug|disp=Armaldo|link=no}}
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Faraway Island Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Faraway Island in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
Faraway Island first appeared in ''[[PS294|Mewtwo and Mew Too]]'', in which [[Mr. Briney]] reported to [[Ultima]] that he managed to find the island without the [[Old Sea Map]], much to Ultima's astonishment. He also told her that {{adv|Mew}} had been there, but it was alarmed by his presence and flew away.

===={{chap|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS335|The Final Battle VIII]]'', {{adv|Emerald}} calmed all the [[rental Pokémon]] that had been rampaging at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} due to [[Guile Hideout]]'s influence by using pellets with soil from the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s birthplace. {{adv|Gold}} explained he was able to affect many different Pokémon using the same soil because it was taken from the home of {{p|Mew}}, who is said to possess the genes of all Pokémon.
{{-}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|forest}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|forest}}
|zh_yue=邊境的小島 ''{{tt|Bīngíng-dīk Síudóu|Bordered Small Island}}''
|zh_cmn=邊境的小島 / 边境的小岛 ''{{tt|Biānjìng-de Xiǎodǎo|Bordered Small Island}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Taiwan and Mainland China (Jilin new edition))}} 最边缘孤岛 ''{{tt|Zuì Biānyuán Gūdǎo|Island on the Edge}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Mainland China (Jilin old edition))}}
|fi=Kaukainen Saari
|fr=Île Lointaine
|de=Ferneiland
|it=Isola Suprema
|ko=머나먼 고도 ''Faraway Island''
|pt_br=Ilha Remota
|es=Isla Suprema
|vi=Đảo Tận Cùng
}}

{{hoenn|cat=no}}
{{legendarylocations|hoenn}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Emerald locations]]
[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive locations]]

[[de:Ferneiland]]
[[es:Isla Suprema]]
[[fr:Île Lointaine]]
[[it:Isola Suprema]]
[[ja:さいはてのことう]]
[[zh:边境的小岛]]

Talk:Altering Cave

2023-07-06T22:52:09Z

Tiger21820: /* Pokémon Emerald Altering Cave Held Items */ new section

== How? ==

Well, how can specifically these Pokémon be unlocked by using Mystery Gift? '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 07:36, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
:I would assume that using Mystery Gift just activates other Pokemon in the cave, like having a GBA game in the second slot just magically activates the DS mode. It isn't mentioned in the Mystery Gift article though..... — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 07:44, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
::There was some event thing or something in Japan only, I think. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:09, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
:::So Altering Cave's special Pokemon are Japan-only? [[User:Blueapple128|Blueapple128]] 23:02, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
If that's the case, why the heck did they put it in English games?! [[User:?????]]

:Best guess: Nobody at the time knew there wouldn't be a way to shift the Altering Cave Pokémon in international releases, event or otherwise. Besides, it's a good way to raise [[stat experience]] in Speed even in an unshiftable state...--[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 00:06, 24 December 2009 (UTC)

::There was no event for Altering Cave ''anywhere''. This is not the same as Crystal's GS Ball or Emerald's Old Sea Map, which were distributed exclusively to Japanese players; no one has ever utilized the cave by legitimate means. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 09:23, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

I've heard that the additional Pokemon could be unlocked in japanese games using the eReader and in the international releases this was switched to "regular" mystery gift... Can anyone verify this? [[User:TCCPhreak|TCCPhreak]] 18:09, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
:I'm pretty sure that that was only potentially, and that it ever actually happened. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:08, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

== Prima Guide ==

I used to own the Prima Games guide for FireRed and LeafGreen, and in the Pokédex section, I'm pretty sure it gave some of these Pokémon the catchable location "Cave of Origin" which I always assumed was an error referring to Altering Cave. Does this sound plausible? It wouldn't be the only error: it also referred to Sabrina's Alakazam as "dead" after you defeat it, and I also remember it saying Miltank could be caught at "Cave of Origin." [[User:TeridaxXD001|TeridaxXD001]] ([[User talk:TeridaxXD001|talk]]) 12:54, 10 July 2017 (UTC)
:Yes, this is noted on the [[Cave of Origin]] page. I've also added it to the [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] page now. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 04:21, 13 July 2017 (UTC)

== Pokémon Emerald Altering Cave Held Items ==

I've recently added a table on The Cutting Room Floor listing the items that each of the wild Pokémon could be holding when encountered in Emerald Version, but I don't know how to add that list in a valid format to this page. The page on TCRF: https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Emerald#Altering_Cave_Held_Items If anyone could tell me the best format for this kind of list, then I'll be more than happy to add it to this page! Anyone else is also welcome to add it themselves if they want to! Thank you! [[User:Tiger21820|Tiger21820]] ([[User talk:Tiger21820|talk]]) 22:52, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

Faraway Island

2023-07-06T22:04:10Z

Tiger21820: /* Pokémon */ Spelling error

{{Infobox location
|image=Faraway Island Mew.png
|image_size=274
|type=forest
|location_name=Faraway Island
|japanese_name=さいはてのことう
|translated_name=Utmost Island
|location=Far from [[Hoenn]]{{sup/3|E}}
|region=Region{{!}}Unknown
|generation={{gen|III}}
|map=Hoenn Faraway Island Map.png
|mapname=Guyana{{!}}an unknown region
}}

'''Faraway Island''' (Japanese: '''さいはてのことう''' ''Utmost Island'') is an island far from [[Hoenn]]. It is the only known habitat of the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}} in the [[core series]] games.

==In the games==
The island is only accessible in {{game|Emerald}}. Its location is marked on the [[Old Sea Map]] and [[Mr. Briney]] returns a favor to the {{player}} by helping them sail to this island on the ship moored in [[Lilycove City]].

===Sign===
[[File:Faraway Island sign artwork.png|thumb|Artwork of the sign]]
On the island is a sign with old, fading writing dated the 6th day of a month. In the English localization, this month ends in "ber", suggesting any of the four final months of the year; in the Japanese version, it is only known that it is a month name. In the Japanese version, there is a remnant of a signature, ジ (ji); this is commonly assumed to be [[Mr. Fuji]].

This island could be the [[Guyana|Guyanese]] jungle referenced in the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{locationcolor/med|forest}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | English
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Japanese
|- style="background:#fff"
| <ab>The writing is fading as if it was
written a long time ago…

“…ber, 6th day
If any human…sets foot here…
again…et it be a kindhearted pers…
…ith that hope, I depar…”</ab>
| lang="ja" | <ab>なんねんも　まえに　かかれたような
ふるい　かきおきが　ある‥‥

‥‥がつ　６か
ここに　たちいる　にんげ‥‥が
ふたたび　‥‥らわれると　すれば
こころ　やさし‥‥で　あらんことを
‥‥こに　その　ねがいを　しるし
この　‥‥を　あとにする

‥‥ジ</ab>
|}

===Pokémon===
Mew is initially hiding in the {{DL|Tall grass|long grass}} and needs to be tracked down in order to be encountered. Its tail will occasionally appear out of the grass to mark its location. If the player uses {{m|Cut}} to remove the grass before battling Mew, it will disappear with the message "The feeling of being watched faded..." Leaving and re-entering the forest will respawn Mew if that happens.

When [[transfer]]red to a later generation, the Mew is listed as a [[fateful encounter]], even though it is battled normally. This is because Generation III uses the same parameter to determine the [[obedience]] of Mew.

{{catch/header|forest|no}}
{{catch/div|forest|Special}}
{{catch/entry3|151|Mew|no|no|yes|Map|30|One|type1=Psychic}}
{{catch/footer|forest}}

===Layout===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Entrance
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Interior
|-
! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| [[File:Faraway Island exterior.png|181px]]
| [[File:Faraway Island interior.png|272px]]
|-
| colspan=3 style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

===Music===
The background music played here is ''[[Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Abandoned Ship]]'', like in [[Southern Island]], another {{pkmn2|event}} location accessible in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. When {{pkmn|battle|battling}} {{p|Mew}}, the theme played is ''[[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Mew)]]''.

==In the anime==
[[File:Faraway Island anime.png|thumb|250px|Faraway Island in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Faraway Island Map anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Map of Faraway Island]]
Faraway Island was first mentioned, although not by name, in ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', where [[Danika]] revealed that it was the location of Table Mountain, the largest mountain in the world in terms of surface area and the place where [[Project Mew]] would conduct their search for the [[Mythical Pokémon]] their research team was named after. Due to the intense storms around the island, their search mission would take place during the brief clear window between the wet and dry seasons.

Faraway Island first appeared in ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'', when Danika, [[Quillon]], [[Horace]], [[Goh]], and {{Gary}} arrived there in order to begin their search for {{an|Mew}}. While ascending Table Mountain, their electronics suddenly stopped working and the group was split up when their climbing rope was snapped by a {{p|Skarmory}}. Due to their [[Poké Ball]]s also being disabled, the number of Pokémon the groups could use became limited to their few [[walking Pokémon]]. As the two groups traversed through the island's caves and fought off the [[wild Pokémon]] in their way in order to reach each other again, they were suddenly confronted by a {{p|Groudon}} and a {{p|Kyogre}}.

In the [[JN134|next episode]], the Chasers managed to drive Groudon and Kyogre off and reunite, though it soon turned out that the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] had actually been a {{m|transform}}ed Mew the entire time. After experiencing a vision of the history of the universe and regaining the ability to use their electronic devices, the Chasers started battling Mew, but were hopelessly outmatched. Mew only stopped attacking them when Goh expressed his gratitude towards it for having inspired him to come this far to meet it again. The Mythical Pokémon then proceeded to heal everyone who had gotten injured in the battle, before teleporting the Chasers at the foot of the mountain, briefly appearing on Goh's palm before the wet season started, ending Project Mew's expedition on the island.

Unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, Faraway Island is home to other Pokémon species rather than just Mew in the anime, notably housing a population of {{cat|Fossil Pokémon}}.

===Pokémon seen on Faraway Island===
{| style="margin:auto; width: 100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Yanma|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Yanma|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Slakoth|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Normal|disp=Slakoth|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Vivillon|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Vivillon|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Vileplume|Faraway Island Vileplume Gloom.png|Grass|Poison|disp=Vileplume|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Gloom|Faraway Island Vileplume Gloom.png|Grass|Poison|disp=Gloom|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Swellow|Faraway Island Swellow Toucannon.png|Normal|Flying|disp=Swellow|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Toucannon|Faraway Island Swellow Toucannon.png|Normal|Flying|disp=Toucannon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Sandile|Faraway Island Sandile Totodile.png|Ground|Dark|disp=Sandile|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Totodile|Faraway Island Sandile Totodile.png|Water|disp=Totodile|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Swampert|Faraway Island Swampert.png|Water|Ground|disp=Swampert|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Skarmory|Faraway Island Skarmory.png|Steel|Flying|disp=Skarmory|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Carbink|Faraway Island Carbink.png|Rock|Fairy|disp=Carbink|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Ratatta|Faraway Island Rattata.png|Normal|disp=Rattata|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Roggenrola|Faraway Island Roggenrola.png|Rock|disp=Roggenrola|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Zubat|Faraway Island Zubat.png|Poison|Flying|disp=Zubat|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Lileep|Faraway Island Lileep.png|Rock|Grass|disp=Lileep|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Shieldon|Faraway Island Shieldon Anorith.png|Rock|Steel|disp=Shieldon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Anorith|Faraway Island Shieldon Anorith.png|Rock|Bug|disp=Anorith|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Cranidos|Faraway Island Cranidos.png|Rock|disp=Cranidos|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Tyrunt|Faraway Island Tyrunt.png|Rock|Dragon|disp=Tyrunt|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Mew|Mew anime.png|Psychic|disp=Mew|link=Mew (anime)}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Kabutops|Faraway Island Kabutops.png|Rock|Water|disp=Kabutops|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Aerodactyl|Faraway Island Aerodactyl.png|Rock|Flying|disp=Aerodactyl|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Lunatone|Faraway Island Lunatone Solrock.png|Rock|Psychic|disp=Lunatone|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Solrock|Faraway Island Lunatone Solrock.png|Rock|Psychic|disp=Solrock|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Bastiodon|Faraway Island Bastiodon Rampardos.png|Rock|Steel|disp=Bastiodon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Rampardos|Faraway Island Bastiodon Rampardos.png|Rock|disp=Rampardos|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Tyrantrum|Faraway Island Tyrantrum Armaldo.png|Rock|Dragon|disp=Tyrantrum|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Armaldo|Faraway Island Tyrantrum Armaldo.png|Rock|Bug|disp=Armaldo|link=no}}
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Faraway Island Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Faraway Island in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
Faraway Island first appeared in ''[[PS294|Mewtwo and Mew Too]]'', in which [[Mr. Briney]] reported to [[Ultima]] that he managed to find the island without the [[Old Sea Map]], much to Ultima's astonishment. He also told her that {{adv|Mew}} had been there, but it was alarmed by his presence and flew away.

===={{chap|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS335|The Final Battle VIII]]'', {{adv|Emerald}} calmed all the [[rental Pokémon]] that had been rampaging at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} due to [[Guile Hideout]]'s influence by using pellets with soil from the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s birthplace. {{adv|Gold}} explained he was able to affect many different Pokémon using the same soil because it was taken from the home of {{p|Mew}}, who is said to possess the genes of all Pokémon.
{{-}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|forest}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|forest}}
|zh_yue=邊境的小島 ''{{tt|Bīngíng-dīk Síudóu|Bordered Small Island}}''
|zh_cmn=邊境的小島 / 边境的小岛 ''{{tt|Biānjìng-de Xiǎodǎo|Bordered Small Island}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Taiwan and Mainland China (Jilin new edition))}} 最边缘孤岛 ''{{tt|Zuì Biānyuán Gūdǎo|Island on the Edge}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Mainland China (Jilin old edition))}}
|fi=Kaukainen Saari
|fr=Île Lointaine
|de=Ferneiland
|it=Isola Suprema
|ko=머나먼 고도 ''Faraway Island''
|pt_br=Ilha Remota
|es=Isla Suprema
|vi=Đảo Tận Cùng
}}

{{hoenn|cat=no}}
{{legendarylocations|hoenn}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Emerald locations]]
[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive locations]]

[[de:Ferneiland]]
[[es:Isla Suprema]]
[[fr:Île Lointaine]]
[[it:Isola Suprema]]
[[ja:さいはてのことう]]
[[zh:边境的小岛]]

Faraway Island

2023-07-06T22:02:58Z

Tiger21820: /* Pokémon */ Confirming that Mew can still be encountered after cutting tall grass

{{Infobox location
|image=Faraway Island Mew.png
|image_size=274
|type=forest
|location_name=Faraway Island
|japanese_name=さいはてのことう
|translated_name=Utmost Island
|location=Far from [[Hoenn]]{{sup/3|E}}
|region=Region{{!}}Unknown
|generation={{gen|III}}
|map=Hoenn Faraway Island Map.png
|mapname=Guyana{{!}}an unknown region
}}

'''Faraway Island''' (Japanese: '''さいはてのことう''' ''Utmost Island'') is an island far from [[Hoenn]]. It is the only known habitat of the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}} in the [[core series]] games.

==In the games==
The island is only accessible in {{game|Emerald}}. Its location is marked on the [[Old Sea Map]] and [[Mr. Briney]] returns a favor to the {{player}} by helping them sail to this island on the ship moored in [[Lilycove City]].

===Sign===
[[File:Faraway Island sign artwork.png|thumb|Artwork of the sign]]
On the island is a sign with old, fading writing dated the 6th day of a month. In the English localization, this month ends in "ber", suggesting any of the four final months of the year; in the Japanese version, it is only known that it is a month name. In the Japanese version, there is a remnant of a signature, ジ (ji); this is commonly assumed to be [[Mr. Fuji]].

This island could be the [[Guyana|Guyanese]] jungle referenced in the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{locationcolor/med|forest}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | English
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Japanese
|- style="background:#fff"
| <ab>The writing is fading as if it was
written a long time ago…

“…ber, 6th day
If any human…sets foot here…
again…et it be a kindhearted pers…
…ith that hope, I depar…”</ab>
| lang="ja" | <ab>なんねんも　まえに　かかれたような
ふるい　かきおきが　ある‥‥

‥‥がつ　６か
ここに　たちいる　にんげ‥‥が
ふたたび　‥‥らわれると　すれば
こころ　やさし‥‥で　あらんことを
‥‥こに　その　ねがいを　しるし
この　‥‥を　あとにする

‥‥ジ</ab>
|}

===Pokémon===
Mew is initially hiding in the {{DL|Tall grass|long grass}} and needs to be tracked down in order to be encountered. Its tail will occasionally appear out of the grass to mark its location. If the player uses {{m|Cut}} to remove the grass before battling Mew, it will disappear with the message "The feeling of being watched faded..." Leaving and re-entering the forest will respwan Mew if that happens.

When [[transfer]]red to a later generation, the Mew is listed as a [[fateful encounter]], even though it is battled normally. This is because Generation III uses the same parameter to determine the [[obedience]] of Mew.

{{catch/header|forest|no}}
{{catch/div|forest|Special}}
{{catch/entry3|151|Mew|no|no|yes|Map|30|One|type1=Psychic}}
{{catch/footer|forest}}

===Layout===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Entrance
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Interior
|-
! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| [[File:Faraway Island exterior.png|181px]]
| [[File:Faraway Island interior.png|272px]]
|-
| colspan=3 style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

===Music===
The background music played here is ''[[Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Abandoned Ship]]'', like in [[Southern Island]], another {{pkmn2|event}} location accessible in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. When {{pkmn|battle|battling}} {{p|Mew}}, the theme played is ''[[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Mew)]]''.

==In the anime==
[[File:Faraway Island anime.png|thumb|250px|Faraway Island in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Faraway Island Map anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Map of Faraway Island]]
Faraway Island was first mentioned, although not by name, in ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', where [[Danika]] revealed that it was the location of Table Mountain, the largest mountain in the world in terms of surface area and the place where [[Project Mew]] would conduct their search for the [[Mythical Pokémon]] their research team was named after. Due to the intense storms around the island, their search mission would take place during the brief clear window between the wet and dry seasons.

Faraway Island first appeared in ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'', when Danika, [[Quillon]], [[Horace]], [[Goh]], and {{Gary}} arrived there in order to begin their search for {{an|Mew}}. While ascending Table Mountain, their electronics suddenly stopped working and the group was split up when their climbing rope was snapped by a {{p|Skarmory}}. Due to their [[Poké Ball]]s also being disabled, the number of Pokémon the groups could use became limited to their few [[walking Pokémon]]. As the two groups traversed through the island's caves and fought off the [[wild Pokémon]] in their way in order to reach each other again, they were suddenly confronted by a {{p|Groudon}} and a {{p|Kyogre}}.

In the [[JN134|next episode]], the Chasers managed to drive Groudon and Kyogre off and reunite, though it soon turned out that the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] had actually been a {{m|transform}}ed Mew the entire time. After experiencing a vision of the history of the universe and regaining the ability to use their electronic devices, the Chasers started battling Mew, but were hopelessly outmatched. Mew only stopped attacking them when Goh expressed his gratitude towards it for having inspired him to come this far to meet it again. The Mythical Pokémon then proceeded to heal everyone who had gotten injured in the battle, before teleporting the Chasers at the foot of the mountain, briefly appearing on Goh's palm before the wet season started, ending Project Mew's expedition on the island.

Unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, Faraway Island is home to other Pokémon species rather than just Mew in the anime, notably housing a population of {{cat|Fossil Pokémon}}.

===Pokémon seen on Faraway Island===
{| style="margin:auto; width: 100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Yanma|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Yanma|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Slakoth|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Normal|disp=Slakoth|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Vivillon|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Vivillon|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Vileplume|Faraway Island Vileplume Gloom.png|Grass|Poison|disp=Vileplume|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Gloom|Faraway Island Vileplume Gloom.png|Grass|Poison|disp=Gloom|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Swellow|Faraway Island Swellow Toucannon.png|Normal|Flying|disp=Swellow|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Toucannon|Faraway Island Swellow Toucannon.png|Normal|Flying|disp=Toucannon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Sandile|Faraway Island Sandile Totodile.png|Ground|Dark|disp=Sandile|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Totodile|Faraway Island Sandile Totodile.png|Water|disp=Totodile|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Swampert|Faraway Island Swampert.png|Water|Ground|disp=Swampert|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Skarmory|Faraway Island Skarmory.png|Steel|Flying|disp=Skarmory|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Carbink|Faraway Island Carbink.png|Rock|Fairy|disp=Carbink|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Ratatta|Faraway Island Rattata.png|Normal|disp=Rattata|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Roggenrola|Faraway Island Roggenrola.png|Rock|disp=Roggenrola|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Zubat|Faraway Island Zubat.png|Poison|Flying|disp=Zubat|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Lileep|Faraway Island Lileep.png|Rock|Grass|disp=Lileep|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Shieldon|Faraway Island Shieldon Anorith.png|Rock|Steel|disp=Shieldon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Anorith|Faraway Island Shieldon Anorith.png|Rock|Bug|disp=Anorith|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Cranidos|Faraway Island Cranidos.png|Rock|disp=Cranidos|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Tyrunt|Faraway Island Tyrunt.png|Rock|Dragon|disp=Tyrunt|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Mew|Mew anime.png|Psychic|disp=Mew|link=Mew (anime)}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Kabutops|Faraway Island Kabutops.png|Rock|Water|disp=Kabutops|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Aerodactyl|Faraway Island Aerodactyl.png|Rock|Flying|disp=Aerodactyl|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Lunatone|Faraway Island Lunatone Solrock.png|Rock|Psychic|disp=Lunatone|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Solrock|Faraway Island Lunatone Solrock.png|Rock|Psychic|disp=Solrock|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Bastiodon|Faraway Island Bastiodon Rampardos.png|Rock|Steel|disp=Bastiodon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Rampardos|Faraway Island Bastiodon Rampardos.png|Rock|disp=Rampardos|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Tyrantrum|Faraway Island Tyrantrum Armaldo.png|Rock|Dragon|disp=Tyrantrum|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Armaldo|Faraway Island Tyrantrum Armaldo.png|Rock|Bug|disp=Armaldo|link=no}}
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Faraway Island Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Faraway Island in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
Faraway Island first appeared in ''[[PS294|Mewtwo and Mew Too]]'', in which [[Mr. Briney]] reported to [[Ultima]] that he managed to find the island without the [[Old Sea Map]], much to Ultima's astonishment. He also told her that {{adv|Mew}} had been there, but it was alarmed by his presence and flew away.

===={{chap|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS335|The Final Battle VIII]]'', {{adv|Emerald}} calmed all the [[rental Pokémon]] that had been rampaging at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} due to [[Guile Hideout]]'s influence by using pellets with soil from the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s birthplace. {{adv|Gold}} explained he was able to affect many different Pokémon using the same soil because it was taken from the home of {{p|Mew}}, who is said to possess the genes of all Pokémon.
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==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=邊境的小島 / 边境的小岛 ''{{tt|Biānjìng-de Xiǎodǎo|Bordered Small Island}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Taiwan and Mainland China (Jilin new edition))}} 最边缘孤岛 ''{{tt|Zuì Biānyuán Gūdǎo|Island on the Edge}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Mainland China (Jilin old edition))}}
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|it=Isola Suprema
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[[Category:Emerald locations]]
[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive locations]]

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List of permanently missable items

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Tiger21820: /* See also */

This is a '''list of [[item]]s in the [[Pokémon games]] that can be permanently missed'''.

This page does not include items that are missed by choosing another item (such as mutually exclusive [[Fossil]]s), items missable due to exploiting [[glitch]]es, nor [[event item]]s. Furthermore, items that can no longer be obtained after the internal battery of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], or {{v2|Emerald}} runs dry are also excluded.

==In the core series==
===[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]===
In the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|III}} games, five {{i|Poké Ball}}s can be obtained from [[Professor Oak]] after defeating the {{ga|Blue|rival}} on {{rt|22|Kanto}} if the {{player}} has no Poké Balls in the bag and has added no caught data to the [[Pokédex]] aside from [[starter Pokémon]].

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{{itemlist|Poké Ball|Obtained from [[Professor Oak]] after defeating the {{ga|Blue|rival}} on {{rt|22|Kanto}} if the {{player}} has no {{i|Poké Ball}}s in the bag and has added no caught data to the [[Pokédex]] aside from [[starter Pokémon]]|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×5}}
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===[[S.S. Anne]]===
====Port====
This [[item]] can only be obtained if {{m|Surf}} is used while the [[S.S. Anne]] is still in [[Vermilion Harbor]]. Once the S.S. Anne leaves the {{player}} cannot access the area in which Surf must be used again. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the port is on the same map as [[Vermilion City]] and can be accessed at any time once their {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} learns [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]].

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{{itemlist|Lava Cookie|Far southeast of the [[S.S. Anne#Rumors|truck]], in the southeast corner, only accessible while the [[S.S. Anne]] is moored in [[Vermilion Harbor]] (requires {{m|Surf}}) ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
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====Ship====
In the [[Generation I]] games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!]] after obtaining {{HM|01|Cut}}{{sup/1}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}/learning [[Secret Technique|Chop Down]]{{sup/7|PE}} and leaving the [[S.S. Anne]], it sets sail.

In the Generation I games, exploiting [[List of glitches (Generation I)#Save Surf exploit|a glitch]] can allow the player to board the S.S. Anne after it has left. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the player can receive extra {{i|Poké Ball}}s for defeating the Trainers on the ship, but if the player doesn't battle a Trainer before learning the Secret Technique from the captain, that Trainer will act as if already defeated and cannot be battled.

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{{Itemlist|Hyper Potion|B1F, on the trash can in the lower right corner ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Max Potion|B1F, in the first room from the right|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Super Potion|B1F, in the first room from the right|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Ether|B1F, in the third room from the right|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Full Heal|B1F, in the third room from the right (item closer to the door)|LE=yes|LP=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Elixir|B1F, in the third room from the right (item further from the door)|LE=yes|LP=yes}}
{{Itemlist|TM Psychic|B1F, in the fourth room from the right|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{TM|44|Rest}}}}
{{Itemlist|Super Potion|B1F, in the fourth room from the right|LE=yes|LP=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Hyper Potion|B1F, in the fifth room from the right, in the lower left corner{{sup/1|RG}} or on the bed's pillow{{sup/1|RBY}} ''(hidden)''|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|TM Normal|1F, in the second room from the left|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|display={{TM|08|Body Slam}}}}
{{Itemlist|TM Fighting|1F, in the second room from the left|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{TM|31|Brick Break}}}}
{{Itemlist|Paralyze Heal|1F, in the second room from the left|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Great Ball|Kitchen, in the lower left corner|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Super Repel|Kitchen, in the lower left corner|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Great Ball|Kitchen, on the lowest trash can ''(hidden)''|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Chesto Berry|Kitchen, on the lowest trash can ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Tiny Mushroom|Kitchen, on the lowest trash can ''(hidden)''|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Cheri Berry|Kitchen, on the middle trash can ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Pecha Berry|Kitchen, on the on the uppermost trash can ''(hidden)''|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Max Ether|2F, in the second room from the left|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Stardust|2F, in the second room from the left|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Revive|2F, in the second room from the left|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|2F, in the fourth room from the left|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|X Attack|2F, in the fourth room from the left|FR=yes|LG=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Nugget|2F, in the fourth room from the left|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Pinap Berry|Deck, under the lower left table ''(hidden)''|LP=yes|LE=yes|display=[[Pinap Berry]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Ball|Reward for defeating Trainers on the ship|LP=yes|LE=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×{{tt|36|3 each from a total of 12 Trainers}}}}
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===[[Silph Co.]]===
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], if the player hasn't defeated {{tc|Juggler}} Dalton before defeating [[Giovanni]] at the top floor of the [[Silph Co.]], he will disappear from the building, along with the rest of the Trainers associated with [[Team Rocket]], and the three {{i|Poké Ball}}s he hands out upon being beaten become unobtainable.

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{{itemlist|Poké Ball|Reward for defeating {{tc|Juggler}} Dalton|LP=yes|LE=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×3}}
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===[[Mahogany Town]]===
In the [[Generation II]] games, the [[Slowpoke Tail]] can be bought for {{PDollar}}9800 in {{DL|Mahogany Town|Just a Souvenir Shop}} prior to speaking to [[Lance]] at the [[Lake of Rage]]. Once Lance opens the secret entrance to the [[Team Rocket HQ]], the salesman no longer sells anything, and once the player has cleared the HQ, the Slowpoke Tail is not a part of the new merchant's selection of buyable items. The tail isn't available for sale at the shop at any point during {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, even though it exists in the game's coding.

{{shop|Just a Souvenir Shop}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Slowpoke Tail|9800|display=SlowpokeTail}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

===[[Trick House]]===
After clearing a room, the [[Trick Master]] rebuilds the puzzle room into the next one. After clearing the final room, the Trick Master leaves and the player cannot access the puzzle room anymore.
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{{itemlist|Orange Mail|Puzzle 1, in middle area of the maze (requires {{m|Cut}})|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Orange Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Orange Mail|Puzzle 1, in the north part of the maze, west of the exit (requires {{m|Cut}})|E=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Orange Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Lava Cookie|
* Puzzle 1, in middle-left area of the maze (requires {{m|Cut}})
* Puzzle 1, in top-left part of the maze (requires {{m|Cut}})|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Lava Cookie]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|Wave Mail|Puzzle 2, near entrance|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|E=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Wave Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Harbor Mail|Puzzle 2, far northeast corner of room|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Harbor Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Harbor Mail|Puzzle 2, middle area of room, past the second hole|E=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Harbor Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Rage Candy Bar|
* Puzzle 2, far southeast corner of the room, past Schoolkid Georgie (requires {{m|Rock Smash}})
* Puzzle 2, near Black Belt Yuji after defeating him in battle|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Rage Candy Bar]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|Wood Mail|Puzzle 3, near Picnicker Martha|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Wood Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Wood Mail|Puzzle 3, far northwest corner, past sliding door|E=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Wood Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Shadow Mail|Puzzle 3, near Hiker Alan|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Shadow Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Shadow Mail|Puzzle 3, behind Picnicker Martha|E=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Shadow Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Lumiose Galette|
* Puzzle 3, behind the wall beyond Ace Duo Pike & Shiel
* Puzzle 3, north of the password scroll|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Lumiose Galette]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|Mech Mail|Puzzle 4, near Black Belt Yuji|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Mech Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Mech Mail|Puzzle 4, near Battle Girl Cora|E=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Mech Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Casteliacone|
* Puzzle 4, north of the entrance (requires {{m|Strength}})
* Puzzle 4, south of the exit, next to a three-boulder {{m|Strength}} puzzle (requires {{m|Strength}})|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Casteliacone]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|Old Gateau|
* Puzzle 5, between Mechadoll 2 and Mechadoll 3
* Puzzle 5, next to door to prize room|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Old Gateau]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|Glitter Mail|Puzzle 6, near exit of room|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Glitter Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Glitter Mail|Puzzle 6, in the southeast part of the maze|E=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Glitter Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Shalour Sable|
* Puzzle 6, northwestern corner of the room
* Puzzle 6, southeastern corner of the room|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Shalour Sable]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|Tropic Mail|Puzzle 7, to the right of Hex Maniac Patricia|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Tropic Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Tropic Mail|Puzzle 7, in center of room, via transport tile|E=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Tropic Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Bead Mail|Puzzle 8, between the upper and lower area|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Bead Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Bead Mail|Puzzle 8, northwest area of room|E=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Bead Mail}}}}
{{itemlist|Nugget|Prize room, under the Trick Master's cushion after completing Puzzle 8 ''(hidden)''|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|E=yes}}
{{itemlist|Big Nugget|Prize room, under the Trick Master's cushion after completing Puzzle 6 ''(hidden)''|OR=yes|AS=yes}}
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===[[Team Magma Hideout|Magma]] and [[Team Aqua Hideout|Aqua Hideouts]]===
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the entrance to the [[Team Magma Hideout|Magma Hideout]]{{sup/3|R}} or the [[Team Aqua Hideout|Aqua Hideout]]{{sup/3|S}} is sealed after defeating [[Tate and Liza]].

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{{itemlist|Master Ball|Middle room on 2nd floor, the top-left item a cluster of two real and two fake items, just after a {{tt|maze of teleports|left or right teleport, then middle teleport, then right teleport, then right teleport}}|Sa=yes|Ru=yes}}
{{itemlist|Nugget|The bottom-left item in the same cluster as the Master Ball|Sa=yes|Ru=yes}}
{{itemlist|Max Elixir|Near generator-like thing on 2nd floor, accessible with right teleport near stairs|Sa=yes|Ru=yes}}
{{itemlist|Nest Ball|West-middle room on 3rd floor|Sa=yes|Ru=yes}}
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===[[Sky Pillar]]===
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, when {{p|Rayquaza}} has appeared and wants to battle the player, [[Zinnia]] will give the player an Ultra Ball if they have no Poké Balls (of any kind) in their Bag.

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{{itemlist|Ultra Ball|Top floor, from [[Zinnia]] if the player has no Poké Balls in their Bag (repeatable)|OR=yes|AS=yes}}
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===Dry [[Lake Valor]]===
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]], [[Lake Valor]] is initially drained by a Galactic Bomb, allowing the player to walk across the lakebed. After {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} has been caught or defeated, the lake is refilled and the player can no longer access the HP Up on the lakebed.

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{{Itemlist|HP Up BDSP|In the northwest while the lake is dry ''(hidden)''|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|BD=yes|SP=yes|display=[[HP Up]]}}
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===[[N's Castle]]===
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the player cannot access [[N's Castle]] after defeating [[Ghetsis]].

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{{Itemlist|Max Potion|In the right room on the second floor|Bl=yes|W=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Max Revive|In the center room on the third floor|Bl=yes|W=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Ultra Ball|Gift from a {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} in the left room on the third floor (repeatable if the player has no Poké Balls in their Bag)|Bl=yes|W=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|Inside N's room|Bl=yes|W=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Full Restore|In the center room on the fourth floor|Bl=yes|W=yes}}
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===[[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone|Moone]]===
In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, when battling {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}}, if the player has no Poké Balls (of any kind) in their Bag after defeating or running from Solgaleo/Lunala, [[Lillie]] will give the player 10 standard Poké Balls.

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{{itemlist|Poké Ball|From [[Lillie]] if the player has no Poké Balls in their Bag after defeating or running from Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} (repeatable)|Su=yes|M=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×10}}
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===[[Motostoke]]===
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the player can accept a request from a boy near the northwest Pokémon Center to find a lost {{p|Minccino}}. If the player heads to [[Motostoke Stadium]] and checks around the fountain to the right of the building, they will find a man who will give them a Fresh Water. Once the Minccino is found and returned, the player is unable to obtain the Fresh Water.

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{{itemlist|Fresh Water|Obtainable from a man in the Motostoke Stadium fountain to the right of the entrance after accepting to look for the lost Minccino|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
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==In the side series==
===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness===
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], during the first battle against {{tc|Rider}} [[Willie]] at the [[Outskirt Stand]], one of his {{p|Zigzagoon}} is holding a King's Rock. This item can be stolen with {{m|Thief}} or {{m|Covet}}, but if it's not, it becomes unobtainable, as none of Willie's Pokémon hold it during [[rematch]]es.

[[Eagun]]'s two {{p|Pikachu}} are holding a Light Ball each during the post-game battle against him at the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]]. These items can be stolen with Thief or Covet during the battle, but if they're not, they become unobtainable, as Eagun cannot be rematched.

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{{itemlist|King's Rock|Held by one of [[Willie]]'s {{p|Zigzagoon}} during the first battle with him at the [[Outskirt Stand]]|XD=yes}}
{{itemlist|Light Ball|Held by [[Eagun]]'s two {{p|Pikachu}} during the post-game battle at the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]]|XD=yes|display=[[Light Ball]] ×2}}
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==In the spin-off games==
===Trading Card Game series===
In {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, a Lad in the west room of the [[Fire Club]] asks the player to give him all his unused {{TCG|Energy card|Energy cards}}. If the player complies, he receives a [[Slowpoke (Promotional Card P11)|Slowpoke]] card. If the player refuses, the Lad goes away without giving him the Slowpoke card.

In [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], it is possible to delete mail from the [[Minicom]] without reading it or getting any attached {{TCG|booster pack|booster packs}}. The mail and attached booster packs cannot be recovered if deleted.

==See also==
* [[Permanently missable Pokémon]]
* [[Unrevisitable locations]]

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{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Lists of items]]

[[it:Strumenti irrecuperabili]]

Sawsbuck (Pokémon)

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Tiger21820: /* Intro */ Adding preliminary Scarlet and Violet form change mechanics, locations will need to be compiled

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'''Sawsbuck''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メブキジカ''' ''Mebukijika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Deerling}} starting at [[level]] 34.

In [[Generation V]], Sawsbuck [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Deerling and Sawsbuck|changes its appearance]] depending on the current [[Season (mechanic)|season]]. However, this change in form does not occur after capture, unless it is present in the {{player}}'s party at the time of a season change. This applies to Eggs as well.
* When the month is January, May, or September, the season is {{DL|Season (mechanic)|Spring}}, and it becomes '''Spring Form'''.
* When the month is February, June, or October, the season is {{DL|Season (mechanic)|Summer}}, and it becomes '''Summer Form'''.
* When the month is March, July, or November, the season is {{DL|Season (mechanic)|Autumn}}, and it becomes '''Autumn Form'''.
* When the month is April, August, or December, the season is {{DL|Season (mechanic)|Winter}}, and it becomes '''Winter Form'''.

{{incomplete|Section|Need to get Scarlet and Violet locations for season forms}}

From [[Generation VI]] onwards, seasons are no longer a mechanic in the game, and only the Spring Form has been obtainable in the wild. However, its other forms are retained upon [[Poké Transporter|transferring]] from Generation V and can be passed down via [[breeding]]. In {{2v|Scarlet|Violet}}, Sawsbuck's ability to change forms returns, and is done in the same method as in {{4v|Black|White}}, however the form it will become is now based on on the location that the game was loaded in.

==Biology==
Sawsbuck is a brown and cream, deer-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with rhomboid ears and darker ear insides. Its eyes have light-orange markings that curve down to the sides of its face. It has a dark-brown nose, and it sports cream fur on its chin and sides of its face. Light-orange stripes rim its underbelly, and its back is decorated with spots corresponding to the season: pink in spring, green in summer, orange in fall, and white in winter. Its limbs are slender and tipped with hooves. Unless it's summer, its brown tail points down. Sawsbuck lives in herds led by the Sawsbuck with the most splendid antlers. It can live almost anywhere as they adapt to the season but prefer to live away from humans. It is herbivorous. In [[Generation V]], {{m|Horn Leech}} was its [[signature move]].

Its appearance changes depending on the season. During the spring, a tuft of cream fur appears on its chest, and its antlers are adorned with pink flowers. During the summer, its tail points up, it grows tufts of fur on the back of its head, and its antlers sport green leaves. During the fall, it sports a cream tuft of fur on its chest, and the leaves on its antlers are red and brown. During the winter, the cream fur turns white, tufts of white fur appear on its chest and lower limbs, and its antlers are coated in white. Sawsbuck have been referred to as the "harbingers of spring".

==In the anime==
[[File:Sawsbuck anime.png|thumb|250px|All four forms of Sawsbuck in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
Spring Form Sawsbuck debuted in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'', under the ownership of [[Burgundy]]. She used it in her {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Cilan}}, where it went up against {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. However, it lost after being hit by a powerful {{m|Solar Beam}}.

All four forms of Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[BW054|The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!]]'', with Sawsbuck's Winter Form making its debut, and Sawsbuck's Summer and Autumn Forms making their main series debut. They resided at a secret lake that allowed the Sawsbuck to take on all four forms at the same time. {{OBP|Robert|BW054}}'s aim was to photograph all four forms together, which he was able to do.

===Minor appearances===
Multiple Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in the opening sequences and ending credits of both [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']], while Autumn Form Sawsbuck exclusively appeared in the opening sequence of ''Black—Victini and Reshiram''. This also marked the debuts of both the Summer Form and Autumn Form Sawsbuck.

Multiple Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''.

Multiple Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''. The {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}} legend also featured their Summer and Autumn Forms.

In ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', [[Cassie]]'s Summer Form Sawsbuck competed in the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], where it lost to [[Geraldo]]'s {{p|Reuniclus}} in the first round.

A Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''.

A Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', multiple Summer Form Sawsbuck were living at [[Pokémon Hills]]. Two of them helped put a fire out there.

A Summer Form Sawsbuck appeared in a photo in ''[[XY085|Mending a Broken Spirit!]]''.

<gallery>
Spring Sawsbuck anime.png|Spring Form Sawsbuck in the anime
Summer Sawsbuck anime.png|Summer Form Sawsbuck in the anime
Autumn Sawsbuck anime.png|Autumn Form Sawsbuck in the anime
Winter Sawsbuck anime.png|Winter Form Sawsbuck in the anime
</gallery>

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW019|Sawsbuck|Ash's Pokédex|Sawsbuck, the Season Pokémon, and the evolved form of Deerling. The plants on Sawsbuck's horns change depending on the time of year, and people often use them to measure the passing of the seasons.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Norman Sawsbuck Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Winter Form Sawsbuck in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS534|Choir Tournament]]'', multiple Autumn Form Sawsbuck appeared at the [[Autumn Choir Tournament]].

In ''[[PAORAS15|Omega Alpha Adventure 15]]'', [[Norman]] was revealed to own a Winter Form Sawsbuck. It was first used to break into the [[Pokémon Association]]'s old research facility.

<gallery>
Sawsbuck Autumn Form Adventures.png|Autumn Form Sawsbuck in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
</gallery>
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Sawsbuck (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=092|label1={{gameabbrev5|BW}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=160|label2={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck's horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=The plants growing on its horns change according to the season. The leaders of the herd possess magnificent horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck's horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=They migrate according to seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck's horns.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They migrate according to seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=191}}
{{Dex/Form|Spring Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=It seems that a Sawsbuck with many flowers on its antlers will grow at a slightly slower pace because the flowers absorb the Pokémon’s nutrients.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=There are many Sawsbuck enthusiasts. The paler the pink flowers that bloom on its antlers, the more beautiful the Sawsbuck is considered to be.}}
{{Dex/Form|Summer Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=There are many Sawsbuck enthusiasts. The thicker and larger the branches and leaves on its antlers, the more majestic the Sawsbuck is thought to be.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon's leaves can be made into a black tea, the taste of which varies depending on the region of origin. Paldea's is especially aromatic.}}
{{Dex/Form|Autumn Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=There are many Sawsbuck enthusiasts. The darker the red of the foliage that hangs from its antlers, the more stylish the Sawsbuck is thought to be.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Sawsbuck in their Autumn Form are known for having very short tempers. The males fight each other incessantly.}}
{{Dex/Form|Winter Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=It’s said that Sawsbuck are calm and easy to tame during the season when they take on this form, so it’s the perfect time to make one your partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Though there are many enthusiasts for Sawsbuck as a species, this seasonal form in particular is not very popular.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Dragonspiral Tower]] ({{DL|Tall grass|dark grass}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Dragonspiral Tower]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Grass-type Safari|Grass]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Deerling}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Forest: [[Echo Valley]] (post ending), [[Challenger's Ground]] (post ending) (Spring Form) Forest: [[Misty Edgewater]] (post game) (Summer Form) Autumnwood: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] (Autumn Form) Glacier: [[Frozen Tundra]] (Winter Form)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Arcane Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Verdant Plaza#Four Seasons in the Forest|Verdant Plaza: Four Seasons in the Forest]] (all seasons)}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 3|Island of Haste: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Zaffiro Coast|Zaffiro Coast: Stage 627]] (Autumn Form) [[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 674]] (Winter Form) Event: [[Special Stages#Eighth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Eighth release; Spring Form) Event: [[Special Stages#22nd release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (22nd release; Summer Form)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[White Ruins (Rumble World)#Trailhead Field|White Ruins: Trailhead Field]] (Center Boss, Back)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Buzzwole Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Elsewhere Forest]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Base stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Grass
|HP=80
|Attack=100
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=70
|Speed=95}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=200
|Poison=200
|Ground=50
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1
|sapsipper=maybe}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Horn Leech|Grass|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Horn Leech|Grass|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|5}}

===Side game data===
====Spring Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586
|walk=1.11
|hp=55
|attack=78
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586
|pad=He is serious and grounded. He visited the [[Arcane Area]], because his friends encouraged him to have a trip to relax. Now he likes it and lives there.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=586|bttype=Grass
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=586|stype=Grass|num=502
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=198
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586|pdex=066
|dex=This Pokémon’s appearance changes with the passing of the {{OBP|season|mechanic}}s. Normally, you could never see all four forms of Sawsbuck at the same time, but [[Elsewhere Forest]] seems to be the exception!}}
|}

====Summer Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586S
|walk=1.11
|hp=55
|attack=78
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Normal|ndex=586S|stype=Grass|num=502
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586S
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=198
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586S|pdex=066
|dex=This Pokémon’s appearance changes with the passing of the {{OBP|season|mechanic}}s. Normally, you could never see all four forms of Sawsbuck at the same time, but [[Elsewhere Forest]] seems to be the exception!}}
|}

====Autumn Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586A
|walk=1.11
|hp=55
|attack=78
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Normal|ndex=586A|stype=Grass|num=502
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Nap Time
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=198
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586A|pdex=066
|dex=This Pokémon’s appearance changes with the passing of the {{OBP|season|mechanic}}s. Normally, you could never see all four forms of Sawsbuck at the same time, but [[Elsewhere Forest]] seems to be the exception!}}
|}

====Winter Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586W
|walk=1.11
|hp=55
|attack=78
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Normal|ndex=586W|stype=Grass|num=502
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when there are more Sawsbuck in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586W
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=198
|defense=146
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=586W|pdex=066
|dex=This Pokémon’s appearance changes with the passing of the {{OBP|season|mechanic}}s. Normally, you could never see all four forms of Sawsbuck at the same time, but [[Elsewhere Forest]] seems to be the exception!}}
|}

===Evolution===
====Spring Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=585Deerling-Spring
|form1=Spring Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=586Sawsbuck-Spring
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Spring Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

====Summer Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=585Deerling-Summer
|form1=Summer Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=586Sawsbuck-Summer
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Summer Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

====Autumn Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=585Deerling-Autumn
|form1=Autumn Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=586Sawsbuck-Autumn
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Autumn Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

====Winter Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=585Deerling-Winter
|form1=Winter Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=586Sawsbuck-Winter
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Winter Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5/4Forms|ndex=586|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/6/4Forms|ndex=586|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/7/4Forms|ndex=586|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/8/HOME/4Forms|ndex=586|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|586|Sawsbuck}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Sawsbuck sketch.jpeg|thumb|200px|Early concept art for Sawsbuck]]
* Autumn Form Sawsbuck is, to date, the only form of Sawsbuck that has never been released on a card in the Trading Card Game.
* Sawsbuck represents {{wp|January}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]].
* An early concept art for Sawsbuck, dated January 19, 2009, was exhibited during a festival in {{wp|Meiji University}} from October 31 to November 1, 2010. The concept art labeled the Pokémon as ねっこやぎ ''Nekkoyagi'', a {{2t|Grass|Ground}}-type.
** The [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Sawsbuck|design for Sawsbuck]] was created before the concept of seasons was added to {{game|Black and White|s}}.<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-2/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>

===Origin===
Sawsbuck may be based on a {{wp|Père David's deer}}, which is a species of deer that decorates its antlers with foliage during the breeding season. Its antlers may also be based on a {{wp|deciduous}} tree. It may also be based on one of the stories of {{wp|Baron Munchausen}}, in which he tries to shoot a stag using cherry pits in his musket. The stag survives and escapes, and the next year he discovers a stag with a cherry tree growing out of its head.

====Name origin====
Sawsbuck may be a play on ''{{wp|sawbuck}}'' (framework for holding wood to be sawn), which contains the word ''buck'' (male deer). ''SAWS'' may also be an acronym for the names of the seasons ('''s'''ummer, '''a'''utumn, '''w'''inter, and '''s'''pring).

Mebukijika may be a combination of 芽吹き ''mebuki'' (to bud) and 鹿 ''shika'' (deer).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Grass
|ja=メブキジカ ''Mebukijika''|jameaning=From {{tt|芽吹き ''mebuki''|to bud}} and {{tt|鹿 ''shika''|deer}}
|fr=Haydaim|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Joseph Haydn|Haydn}}'' (composer of ''{{wp|The Seasons (Haydn)|The Seasons}}'') and ''{{tt|daim|deer}}''
|es=Sawsbuck|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Kronjuwild|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Krone|crown, hunting term for the crown tine of an antler with at least three points}}'', ''{{tt|Baumkrone|treetop}}'' or ''{{tt|Kronjuwelen|crown jewels}}'' and ''{{tt|Wild|game animal}}''
|it=Sawsbuck|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=바라철록 ''Baracheolrok''|komeaning=From {{tt|발아 (發芽) ''bar-a''|germination, to sprout}}, {{tt|철 ''cheol''|season}} and {{tt|록 (鹿) ''rok''|deer}}
|zh_cmn=萌芽鹿 ''Méngyálù''{{tt|*|Games}} 芽吹鹿 ''Yáchuīlù''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|萌芽 ''méngyá''|to sprout}} and {{tt|鹿 ''lù''|deer}} From the Japanese 芽吹き ''mebuki'' and {{tt|鹿 ''lù''|deer}}
|zh_yue=萌芽鹿 ''Màhngngàhlúk''{{tt|*|Games}} 芽吹鹿 ''Ngàhchēuilúk''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|萌芽 ''màhngngàh''|to sprout}} and {{tt|鹿 ''lúk''|deer}} From the Japanese 芽吹き ''mebuki'' and {{tt|鹿 ''lúk''|deer}}
|ru=Сосбак ''Sosbak''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name

|th=เมบูคิจิกะ ''Mebukhichika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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''Spring Form''
{{langtable
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|ja=はるのすがた ''{{tt|Haru no Sugata|Spring Form}}''
|zh_yue=春天的樣子 ''{{tt|Chēuntīn-dīk Yeuhngjí|Spring Form}}''
|zh_cmn=春天的樣子 / 春天的样子 ''{{tt|Chūntiān-de Yàngzi|Spring Form}}''
|fr=Forme Printemps
|de=Frühlingsform
|id=Bentuk Musim Semi
|it=Forma Primavera
|ko=봄의 모습 ''{{tt|Bom-ui Moseup|Spring Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Bunga
|pt_br=Forma Primavera
|es=Forma Primavera
|pl=Forma Wiosenna
|th=ร่างฤดูใบไม้ผลิ ''Rang Ridubaimaiphli''
}}
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''Summer Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{water color}}
|ja=なつのすがた ''{{tt|Natsu no Sugata|Summer Form}}''
|zh_yue=夏天的樣子 ''{{tt|Hahtīn-dīk Yeuhngjí|Summer Form}}''
|zh_cmn=夏天的樣子 / 夏天的样子 ''{{tt|Xiàtiān-de Yàngzi|Summer Form}}''
|fr=Forme Été
|de=Sommerform
|id=Bentuk Musim Panas
|it=Forma Estate
|ko=여름의 모습 ''{{tt|Yeoreum-ui Moseup|Summer Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Panas
|pt_br=Forma Verão
|es=Forma Verano
|pl=Forma Letnia
|th=ร่างฤดูร้อน ''Rang Riduron''
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''Autumn Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{fire color}}
|ja=あきのすがた ''{{tt|Aki no Sugata|Autumn Form}}''
|zh_yue=秋天的樣子 ''{{tt|Chāutīn-dīk Yeuhngjí|Autumn Form}}''
|zh_cmn=秋天的樣子 / 秋天的样子 ''{{tt|Qiūtiān-de Yàngzi|Autumn Form}}''
|fr=Forme Automne
|de=Herbstform
|id=Bentuk Musim Gugur
|it=Forma Autunno
|ko=가을의 모습 ''{{tt|Ga-eur-ui Moseup|Autumn Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Luruh
|pt_br=Forma Outono
|es=Forma Otoño
|pl=Forma Jesienna
|th=ร่างฤดูใบไม้ร่วง ''Rang Ridubaimairuang''
}}
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''Winter Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{ice color}}
|ja=ふゆのすがた ''{{tt|Fuyu no Sugata|Winter Form}}''
|zh_yue=冬天的樣子 ''{{tt|Dūngtīn-dīk Yeuhngjí|Winter Form}}''
|zh_cmn=冬天的樣子 / 冬天的样子 ''{{tt|Dōngtiān-de Yàngzi|Winter Form}}''
|fr=Forme Hiver
|de=Winterform
|id=Bentuk Musim Dingin
|it=Forma Inverno
|ko=겨울의 모습 ''{{tt|Gyeo-ur-ui Moseup|Winter Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Sejuk
|pt_br=Forma Inverno
|es=Forma Invierno
|pl=Forma Zimowa
|th=ร่างฤดูหนาว ''Rang Ridunao''
}}
|}{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzl8yd9x8Sk Generation 5: Lost Pokemon Designs (Part 1) - Dr Lava #21] – YouTube (features breakdown of Sawsbuck's early concept art)

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[[ja:メブキジカ]]
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Deerling (Pokémon)

2022-11-19T22:49:44Z

Tiger21820: /* Intro */ Adding preliminary Scarlet and Violet form change mechanics, locations will need to be compiled

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|jname=シキジカ
|tmname=Shikijika
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|form3=Autumn Form
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|image2=585Deerling-Summer.png
|image3=585Deerling-Autumn.png
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|weight-lbs=43.0
|weight-kg=19.5
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|eggcycles=20
|expyield=67
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
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'''Deerling''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''シキジカ''' ''Shikijika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Sawsbuck}} starting at [[level]] 34.

Deerling [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Deerling and Sawsbuck|changes its appearance]] depending on the current {{OBP|Season|mechanic}}. However, this change in form does not occur after capture, unless it is present in the {{player}}'s party at the time of a season change. This applies to Eggs as well.
* When the month is January, May, or September, the season is {{DL|Season (mechanic)|Spring}}, and it becomes '''Spring Form'''.
* When the month is February, June, or October, the season is {{DL|Season (mechanic)|Summer}}, and it becomes '''Summer Form'''.
* When the month is March, July, or November, the season is {{DL|Season (mechanic)|Autumn}}, and it becomes '''Autumn Form'''.
* When the month is April, August, or December, the season is {{DL|Season (mechanic)|Winter}}, and it becomes '''Winter Form'''.

{{incomplete|section|Need to get Scarlet and Violet locations for season forms}}

From [[Generation VI]] onwards, seasons are no longer a mechanic in the game, and only the Spring Form has been obtainable in the wild. However, its other forms are retained upon [[Poké Transporter|transferring]] from Generation V and can be passed down via [[breeding]]. In {{2v|Scarlet|Violet}}, Deerling's ability to change forms returns, and is done in the same method as in {{4v|Black|White}}, however the form it will become is now based on on the location that the game was loaded in.

==Biology==
Deerling is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a {{wp|deer}} fawn. The upper side of its body is pink in the spring, green in the summer, orange in the autumn, and brown in the winter.

Deerling has a yellow-patterned rim, and its underside is peach. It sports a yellow floral tuft on its head, and similar yellow coloration on the insides of its tapering ears. The tips of its limbs are colored black and its pink tail is small. It can change in appearance with the changing of the seasons. If it senses animosity, it hides in tall grass. It moves in herds as it is timid around humans. It dwells in sparsely populated areas, away from humans. It is herbivorous.

==In the anime==
[[File:Daniela Deerling.png|thumb|left|250px|Spring Form Deerling in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Summer Deerling anime.png|thumb|250px|Summer Form Deerling in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Multiple Spring Form Deerling appeared in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]''. {{Ash}} attempted to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} one, but as he had not weakened it, it was able to deflect the {{i|Poké Ball}} and fled with the rest of the herd.

In ''[[BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]'', [[Daniela]] used a Spring Form Deerling to battle Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!]]'', a {{AP|Sewaddle}} accidentally latched onto a {{pkmn2|wild}} Spring Form Deerling with {{m|String Shot}}, startling it. This caused it to buck and thrash around wildly through the forest in an effort to get Sewaddle off, but this put Sewaddle in serious danger.

At the beginning of [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']], Ash saved two Spring Form Deerling from falling off a cliff with {{OBP|Victini|M14}}'s help.

Multiple Summer Form Deerling made their main series debut in ''[[BW054|The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!]]''. Ash and {{OBP|Robert|BW054}} followed one in order to find {{p|Sawsbuck}}.

In ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]'', [[Katharine]] first offered to trade a Summer Form Deerling to Ash in exchange for his {{AP|Scraggy}}. Deerling was later used to help calm down a wild {{p|Garbodor}} with {{m|Aromatherapy}}.

===Minor appearances===
Multiple Spring Form Deerling debuted in ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''.

In ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'', multiple Deerling, {{p|Patrat}}, and {{p|Pidove}} needed help from Ash and {{ashfr}}.

A Deerling appeared in ''[[BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!]]''.

In ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'', multiple {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Deerling were at a [[Poké Mart]] near [[Castelia City]].

In a flashback in ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]'', a Deerling was one of {{an|Iris}}'s Pokémon friends when she was little in the [[Village of Dragons]].

Three Deerling appeared in ''[[BW034|Gotta Catch a Roggenrola!]]''.

In ''[[BW039|Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!]]'', [[Dino]] used a Spring Form Deerling against {{OBP|Omega|BW039}}'s {{p|Patrat}} during the first round of the [[Club Battle]] tournament. It ultimately won, allowing Dino to advance to the second round.

Autumn Form Deerling debuted in the opening sequences of [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']], while multiple Summer Form Deerling debuted in both movies proper.

A Deerling appeared in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]''.

A Deerling appeared in ''[[BW047|Crisis from the Underground Up!]]''.

In ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]'', a Spring Form Deerling was seen performing in a [[Pokémon Musical]] show. Multiple other Deerling also appeared in the same episode.

Multiple Deerling appeared in ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]''.

Multiple Deerling appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]''.

Multiple Deerling appeared in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]''.

A Deerling briefly appeared in ''[[BW071|Search for the Clubultimate!]]''.

In ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]'', [[Burgundy]], disguised as Fauxgundy, reviewed a Deerling as a possible Pokémon for [[Marigold]].

A Deerling appeared in ''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]''.

Multiple Deerling appeared in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]''.

A Deerling appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]''.

Multiple Summer Form Deerling physically appeared in ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''. The {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}} legend also featured their Spring, Summer, and Autumn Forms.

A Trainer's Summer Form Deerling appeared in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]''.

A Summer Form Deerling appeared in ''[[BW092|Ash, Iris, and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]''.

In ''[[BW100|A Village Homecoming!]]'', the {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}}'s flashback featured a Spring Form Deerling.

In ''[[BW101|Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!]]'', Iris's flashback featured a Spring Form Deerling.

A Trainer's Deerling appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.

Two Deerling appeared in ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]'', both under the ownership of a Trainer.

A Trainer's Deerling appeared in ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]''.

Five Deerling appeared in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer, two being wild, and the other two appearing in a flashback.

A Summer Form Deerling appeared in ''[[BW114|Saving Braviary!]]''.

A Summer Form Deerling appeared in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]''.

In ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]'', multiple Summer Form Deerling were living at [[N's hideout]].

In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', a Trainer's Deerling was on the cruise ship.

In ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', multiple Summer Form Deerling were living at [[Grand Spectrala Islet]].

A Summer Form Deerling appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]''.

A Summer Form Deerling appeared in ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', multiple Summer Form Deerling were living at [[Pokémon Hills]]. Two of the Deerling later helped put a fire out there.

A Spring Form Deerling appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]''.

In ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]'', a Summer Form Deerling was living at an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW137}} in the [[Decolore Islands]].

In a flashback in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Summer Form Deerling was living at the [[Nebel Plateau]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW002|Deerling|Ash's Pokédex|Deerling, the Season Pokémon. With the change of each season, Deerling's appearance changes as well.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW054|Deerling|Ash's Pokédex|Deerling, the Season Pokémon. When sensing confrontation, Deerling hides in the grass. It also changes its appearance as the seasons change.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

==In the manga==
[[File:White Darlene.png|thumb|200px|Summer Form Deerling in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
A Deerling appeared in {{ma|White—Victini and Zekrom}}.

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS469|Welcome to Striaton City!!]]'', a Spring Form Deerling was seen under the ownership of a female shopkeeper in [[Striaton City]].

A Spring Form Deerling appeared in ''[[PS483|Special Delivery]]'' as one of the Pokémon competing in {{ci|Nimbasa}}'s [[Pokémon Musical]].

Darlene, a female Deerling, was captured by {{adv|White}} during her preparation for the [[Battle Subway]] trial in ''[[PS488|Growing Pains]]''. She was seen in her Summer, Autumn, and Winter Forms.

Two Deerling appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS507|A Misunderstanding]]''.

A Trainer's Deerling appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition]]''.

===Pokémon RéBURST===
Deerling appeared in [[RB01]] and [[RB76]].
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Deerling (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Deerling is one of the students at {{DL|Serene Village|School|Serene Village School}}. She often speaks what is on her mind and has a short temper but is good friends with {{p|Goomy}} and {{p|Espurr}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon's fur. People use it to mark the seasons.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Their coloring changes according to the season and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon's fur. People use it to mark the seasons.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon's fur. People use it to mark the seasons.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=190}}
{{Dex/Form|Spring Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=Deerling have different scents depending on the season. In early spring, these Pokémon give off a delicate, sweet, and calming scent.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Despite Deerling's adorable appearance, farmers consider it a nuisance since it loves plant shoots and will eat them all up.}}
{{Dex/Form|Summer Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=To prevent Deerling from entering their fields, many farmers will have several Lycanroc stand guard, as they are the natural enemy of Deerling.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Deerling have different scents depending on the season. When a distinct grassy smell starts to waft from one, you know that summer has begun.}}
{{Dex/Form|Autumn Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=These Pokémon are not shy—they will behave as they please, even in front of people. If you feed one of them, it will quickly take a liking to you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Deerling have different scents depending on the season. In this form, Deerling have a softly sweet scent that lingers in the nose.}}
{{Dex/Form|Winter Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|entry=Deerling’s scent changes with the seasons, but when the Pokémon is in its Winter Form, it has hardly any scent at all.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon will playfully headbutt those it gets along well with. It has antlers hidden under its flower, so the headbutts are a little painful.}}
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====In side games====
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===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
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|type2=Grass
|HP=60
|Attack=60
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=40
|SpDef=50
|Speed=75}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
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|Fighting=200
|Flying=200
|Poison=200
|Ground=50
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
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|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1
|sapsipper=maybe}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Deerling|Normal|Grass|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Deerling|Normal|Grass|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Deerling|Normal|Grass|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Deerling|Normal|Grass|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9||Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Deerling|Normal|Grass|5}}

===Side game data===
====Spring Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585
|walk=1.55
|hp=51
|attack=70
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585
|pad=She is {{p|Snivy}}'s friend. She is cheerful, active, and very popular.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=585|bttype=Grass
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=585|stype=Grass|num=501
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Eject
|skilldesc=Removes one non-Support Pokémon icon without fail.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Deerling
|evocandy=50
|stamina=155
|attack=115
|defense=100
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585|pdex=065
|dex=Deerling have different appearances depending on the {{OBP|season|mechanic}}. They usually stick close to {{p|Sawsbuck}}, but because they’re so curious, they sometimes wander off on their own and get lost.}}
|}

====Summer Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585S
|walk=1.55
|hp=51
|attack=70
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Normal|ndex=585S|stype=Grass|num=501
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cross Attack
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making a + shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585S
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Deerling
|evocandy=50
|stamina=155
|attack=115
|defense=100
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585S|pdex=065
|dex=Deerling have different appearances depending on the {{OBP|season|mechanic}}. They usually stick close to {{p|Sawsbuck}}, but because they’re so curious, they sometimes wander off on their own and get lost.}}
|}

====Autumn Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585A
|walk=1.55
|hp=51
|attack=70
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Normal|ndex=585A|stype=Grass|num=501
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cheer
|skilldesc=Increases the chance that the next match's skill is triggered.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Deerling
|evocandy=50
|stamina=155
|attack=115
|defense=100
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585A|pdex=065
|dex=Deerling have different appearances depending on the {{OBP|season|mechanic}}. They usually stick close to {{p|Sawsbuck}}, but because they’re so curious, they sometimes wander off on their own and get lost.}}
|}

====Winter Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585W
|walk=1.55
|hp=51
|attack=70
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Normal|ndex=585W|stype=Grass|num=501
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Calm Down
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585W
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Deerling
|evocandy=50
|stamina=155
|attack=115
|defense=100
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Take Down}}
|special={{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=585W|pdex=065
|dex=Deerling have different appearances depending on the {{OBP|season|mechanic}}. They usually stick close to {{p|Sawsbuck}}, but because they’re so curious, they sometimes wander off on their own and get lost.}}
|}

===Evolution===
====Spring Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=585Deerling-Spring
|form1=Spring Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=586Sawsbuck-Spring
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Spring Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

====Summer Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=585Deerling-Summer
|form1=Summer Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=586Sawsbuck-Summer
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Summer Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

====Autumn Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=585Deerling-Autumn
|form1=Autumn Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=586Sawsbuck-Autumn
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Autumn Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

====Winter Form====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|pictype=sprite
|no1=585Deerling-Winter
|form1=Winter Form
|name1=Deerling
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 34}}
|no2=586Sawsbuck-Winter
|name2=Sawsbuck
|form2=Winter Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Grass}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5/4Forms|ndex=585|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/6/4Forms|ndex=585|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/7/4Forms|ndex=585|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/8/HOME/4Forms|ndex=585|form1=S|form2=A|form3=W}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|585|Deerling}}

==Trivia==
* Deerling's Autumn Form has, to date, only ever been released as [[Deerling (Everyone's Exciting Battle 4)|a Pokémon card]] once; because this card was never released outside of Japan, Autumn Form Deerling has never appeared in the International [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
* Deerling's Winter Form is its only form that has not appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}} yet.

===Origin===
Deerling may be based on a {{wp|sika deer}} fawn.

The colors of its four different seasonal [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]] may be visual references to the colors of trees and bushes during the four {{OBP|season|mechanic|seasons}}: with pink representing blossoms in the {{DL|Season (mechanic)|spring}}, green representing fully grown leaves in the {{DL|Season (mechanic)|summer}}, orange representing the changing leaves in the {{DL|Season (mechanic)|autumn}}, and brown representing the bare, leafless tree and bush branches in the {{DL|Season (mechanic)|winter}}. Deerling's design was worked backwards from Sawsbuck's design.<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-2/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>

====Name origin====
Deerling may be a combination of ''deer'' and ''darling'' or ''[[wiktionary:yearling|yearling]]'' (young animal between the age of one to two years old), with ''-ling'' being a common suffix to denote something that is small or immature.

''Shikijika'' may be a combination of 四季 ''shiki'' (four seasons) and 鹿 ''shika'' (deer).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Grass
|ja=シキジカ ''Shikijika''|jameaning=From {{tt|四季 ''shiki''|four seasons}} and {{tt|鹿 ''shika''|deer}}
|fr=Vivaldaim|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Antonio Vivaldi|Vivaldi}}'' (composer of ''{{wp|The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)|The Four Seasons}}'') and {{tt|''daim''|fallow deer}}
|es=Deerling|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Sesokitz|demeaning=From {{tt|''Saison''|season}} and {{tt|''Rehkitz''|fawn}}
|it=Deerling|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=사철록 ''Sacheolrok''|komeaning=From {{tt|사철 ''sacheol''|four seasons}} and {{tt|록 (鹿) ''rok''|deer}}
|zh_cmn=四季鹿 ''Sìjìlù''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|四季 ''sìjì''|four seasons}} and {{tt|鹿 ''lù''|deer}}
|zh_yue=四季鹿 ''Seigwailúk''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|四季 ''seigwai''|four seasons}} and {{tt|鹿 ''lúk''|deer}}
|ru=Дирлинг ''Dirling''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ชิคิจิกะ ''Chikhichika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 
{| style="float:left"
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Spring Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{grass color}}
|ja=はるのすがた ''{{tt|Haru no Sugata|Spring Form}}''
|zh_yue=春天的樣子 ''{{tt|Chēuntīn-dīk Yeuhngjí|Spring Form}}''
|zh_cmn=春天的樣子 / 春天的样子 ''{{tt|Chūntiān-de Yàngzi|Spring Form}}''
|fr=Forme Printemps
|de=Frühlingsform
|id=Bentuk Musim Semi
|it=Forma Primavera
|ko=봄의 모습 ''{{tt|Bom-ui Moseup|Spring Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Bunga
|pt_br=Forma Primavera
|es=Forma Primavera
|pl=Forma Wiosenna
|th=ร่างฤดูใบไม้ผลิ ''Rang Ridubaimaiphli''
}}
|
''Summer Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{water color}}
|ja=なつのすがた ''{{tt|Natsu no Sugata|Summer Form}}''
|zh_yue=夏天的樣子 ''{{tt|Hahtīn-dīk Yeuhngjí|Summer Form}}''
|zh_cmn=夏天的樣子 / 夏天的样子 ''{{tt|Xiàtiān-de Yàngzi|Summer Form}}''
|fr=Forme Été
|de=Sommerform
|id=Bentuk Musim Panas
|it=Forma Estate
|ko=여름의 모습 ''{{tt|Yeoreum-ui Moseup|Summer Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Panas
|pt_br=Forma Verão
|es=Forma Verano
|pl=Forma Letnia
|th=ร่างฤดูร้อน ''Rang Riduron''
}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Autumn Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{fire color}}
|ja=あきのすがた ''{{tt|Aki no Sugata|Autumn Form}}''
|zh_yue=秋天的樣子 ''{{tt|Chāutīn-dīk Yeuhngjí|Autumn Form}}''
|zh_cmn=秋天的樣子 / 秋天的样子 ''{{tt|Qiūtiān-de Yàngzi|Autumn Form}}''
|fr=Forme Automne
|de=Herbstform
|id=Bentuk Musim Gugur
|it=Forma Autunno
|ko=가을의 모습 ''{{tt|Ga-eur-ui Moseup|Autumn Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Luruh
|pt_br=Forma Outono
|es=Forma Otoño
|pl=Forma Jesienna
|th=ร่างฤดูใบไม้ร่วง ''Rang Ridubaimairuang''
}}
|
''Winter Form''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{ice color}}
|ja=ふゆのすがた ''{{tt|Fuyu no Sugata|Winter Form}}''
|zh_yue=冬天的樣子 ''{{tt|Dūngtīn-dīk Yeuhngjí|Winter Form}}''
|zh_cmn=冬天的樣子 / 冬天的样子 ''{{tt|Dōngtiān-de Yàngzi|Winter Form}}''
|fr=Forme Hiver
|de=Winterform
|id=Bentuk Musim Dingin
|it=Forma Inverno
|ko=겨울의 모습 ''{{tt|Gyeo-ur-ui Moseup|Winter Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Musim Sejuk
|pt_br=Forma Inverno
|es=Forma Invierno
|pl=Forma Zimowa
|th=ร่างฤดูหนาว ''Rang Ridunao''
}}
|}{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Students (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

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Some Pokémon have major [[Variant Pokémon|variations]] between individuals, known as '''forms''' (Japanese: '''すがた''' ''form''). These variations all have differing appearances and are recognized by the [[Pokédex]]. Some Pokémon with form differences can change between their forms (e.g. {{p|Castform}}), while others are fixed and cannot be changed (e.g. {{p|Unown}}).

Form differences were introduced in [[Generation II]], in which Unown was the only Pokémon to have them. All subsequent [[generation]]s have introduced multiple Pokémon with form differences. Pokémon able to change between their forms were first introduced in [[Generation III]].

At times, these differences are purely cosmetic and have no bearing on the Pokémon's attributes besides its appearance; however, several Pokémon differ in [[stat]]s, [[type]], [[Ability]], [[move]]s they can learn, etc. depending on their form. Among these are several {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], whose alternate forms are usually spelled as '''Formes''' (Japanese: '''フォルム''' ''Forme'').

Starting in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, every official different form has a name given by the [[Pokédex]], though {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Genesect}}, and {{p|Furfrou}}'s alternate forms were not recognized separately in the Pokédex until [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]. In [[Generation II|Generations II]], {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|IV}}, whichever form is encountered first will be the sprite displayed in the Pokédex by default; for example, if West Sea {{p|Shellos}} was encountered first, its sprite will appear in the Pokédex by default, whereas if East Sea Shellos was encountered first, its sprite will. In Generation II, the Pokédex has a separate [[Unown Mode]] to show the forms of Unown. In Generation IV, the "forms" section was added to the individual entries of each Pokémon, showing form differences that have been encountered, as well as [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]]. In [[Generation V]], the forms section returns and displays [[Shiny Pokémon]] as separate forms (if they have been encountered); additionally, the sprite displayed in the Pokédex can be changed using the forms section. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the forms section is only available after interacting with [[Cedric Juniper]] in [[Mistralton City]], while in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, it is available from the start. Starting in [[Generation VI]], the Pokédex does not have a separate forms section; instead, a Pokémon's forms (including Shiny forms and gender differences) that have been encountered can be switched between in the Pokémon's entry, and this changes the sprite shown in the Pokédex.

==Pokémon with multiple forms==
===Regional forms===
{{main|Regional form}}
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], regional forms (formerly called regional variants) were introduced. These are Pokémon that have adapted specifically for the environment of the [[region]] they reside in and thus differ in appearance, as well as possibly other attributes such as [[type]], [[move]]s, [[Ability]], or [[base stats]], from the same species of Pokémon as found in other regions. Four regions are known to have their own regional forms: Alolan Forms are found in [[Alola]], Galarian Forms are found in [[Galar]], Hisuian Forms are found in [[Hisui]], and Paldean Forms are found in [[Paldea]].

===Gender differences===
{{main|List of Pokémon with gender differences}}
Though the majority of Pokémon have no visual distinction between their [[gender]]s, there are some that do. Gender differences were introduced in [[Generation IV]], with multiple Pokémon from earlier generations having been updated to have these differences in addition to new Pokémon having them. Most gender differences affect nothing beyond the Pokémon's appearance; however, there are three exceptions, with {{p|Meowstic}} and {{p|Indeedee}} also differing in the [[move]]s they can learn and their [[Ability|Abilities]], and Indeedee and {{p|Basculegion}} differing in [[base stats]].

===Mega Evolutions===
{{main|Mega Evolution}}
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], Mega Evolution was introduced, allowing certain Pokémon to achieve a more powerful form in battle. Mega Evolution may only be achieved if the Pokémon's {{pkmn|Trainer}} possesses a [[Key Stone]] and the Pokémon [[Held item|holds]] the [[Mega Stone]] corresponding to its species (with the sole exception of {{p|Rayquaza}}), and a Trainer can only Mega Evolve their Pokémon once per battle. In addition to altering the Pokémon's appearance, Mega Evolution changes its [[base stats]], and may also change its [[type]] and [[Ability]]. Mega Evolution has been removed from the core series as of [[Generation VIII]].

===Gigantamax forms===
{{main|Gigantamax}}
Gigantamax is a mechanic featured only in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]. It is a special type of [[Dynamax]] that causes the Pokémon's appearance to change beyond simply an increase in size. Only certain species of Pokémon can Gigantamax, and even among Pokémon with Gigantamax forms, only those possessing a trait known as the Gigantamax Factor may Gigantamax. Gigantamaxing has many of the same effects as regular Dynamaxing; however, when a Pokémon Gigantamaxes, its attacking moves of a certain [[type]] are replaced with that Pokémon's exclusive [[G-Max Move]], rather than regular [[Max Move]]s.

===Pikachu===
====Cosplay Pikachu====
{{main|Cosplay Pikachu}}
Cosplay Pikachu is a unique [[Gender|female]] {{p|Pikachu}} who has a black heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail. It only appears in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], in which it is obtained from a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} after the player takes part in their first {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular}}. It is able to be dressed up into different costumes corresponding to each of the five [[Contest condition|conditions]] ({{OBP|Cool|condition|Coolness}}, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition|Cuteness}}, {{OBP|Clever|condition|Cleverness}}, and {{OBP|Tough|condition|Toughness}}) and learn a [[move]] associated with that condition that it otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any [[Contest Hall]], forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns {{m|Thunder Shock}}.

Unlike other Pikachu, it cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. It also cannot be [[trade]]d via the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] or [[Wonder Trade]]. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into [[Pokémon Bank]], and does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's [[Pokédex]] despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="900px"
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Cosplay Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Cosplay.png|x100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}} {{color2|000|Thunder Shock (move)|Thunder Shock}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{cool color light}}" | Pikachu Rock Star [[File:025Pikachu-Rock Star.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}} {{color2|000|Meteor Mash (move)|Meteor Mash}}
{{color2|000|Cool (condition)|Cool}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Pikachu Belle [[File:025Pikachu-Belle.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}} {{color2|000|Icicle Crash (move)|Icicle Crash}}
{{color2|000|Beautiful (condition)|Beautiful}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{cute color light}}" | Pikachu Pop Star [[File:025Pikachu-Pop Star.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}} {{color2|000|Draining Kiss (move)|Draining Kiss}}
{{color2|000|Cute (condition)|Cute}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{smart color light}}" | Pikachu, Ph. D [[File:025Pikachu-PhD.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}} {{color2|000|Electric Terrain (move)|Electric Terrain}}
{{color2|000|Clever (condition)|Clever}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{tough color light}}" | Pikachu Libre [[File:025Pikachu-Libre.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}} {{color2|000|Flying Press (move)|Flying Press}}
{{color2|000|Tough (condition)|Tough}}
|}

====Pikachu in a cap====
{{main|Pikachu in a cap}}
These cap-wearing Pikachu are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. Like [[Ash's Pikachu]], these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[evolution|evolve]] or {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. They are also able to use the event-exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its corresponding [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Their [[cry]] differs from that of regular Pikachu.

Six variants exist in Sun and Moon, one for each of [[Ash's hat]]s from the anime's [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. A seventh variant debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], wearing the Partner Cap, Ash's hat from ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. An eighth variant debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], wearing the World Cap, Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.

The original six Pikachu in caps were distributed via [[serial code]]s in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a [[QR Code]] that can be [[QR Scanner|scanned]]. All eight Pikachu in caps (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the anime's [[JN040|timeslot change]] to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]], {{OBP|Jack|Galar}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

===Paldean Tauros===
Paldean Tauros has three different breeds: '''Combat Breed''', '''Blaze Breed''' and '''Aqua Breed'''. Each breed has distinct horns, manes and tails.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="33%" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) [[File:128Tauros-Paldea Combat.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| class="roundy" width="33%" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed) [[File:128Tauros-Paldea Blaze.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| class="roundy" width="33%" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) [[File:128Tauros-Paldea Aqua.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Water}}
|}

===Pichu===
{{main|Spiky-eared Pichu}}
Spiky-eared Pichu is a unique [[Gender|female]] {{p|Pichu}} that has a tuft of hair on the end of its left ear. It only appears in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Spiky-eared Pichu cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], and its [[Pokéathlon]] [[performance]] stats differ from those of a normal Pichu.

The {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}} is a {{Shiny}} Pichu distributed in [[Event Pokémon|event]]s in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}; if it is [[trade]]d to Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver and taken to the [[Ilex Forest]], Spiky-eared Pichu will join the player (this will still happen even if the Pikachu-colored Pichu evolves before or after being traded). This is the only way to obtain Spiky-eared Pichu, and it cannot be traded, so only one can be obtained per game. It also cannot be [[transfer]]red to the [[Generation V]] games.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Pichu [[File:172Pichu Dream.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Spiky-eared [[File:Spiky-eared Pichu DP 1.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

===Unown===
{{p|Unown}} has many forms, each of them corresponding to a typographical character. All Unown forms are known as "One form" (Japanese: あるすがた ''a form''), as seen in the Pokédex from [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] onwards, as well as in [[Pokémon HOME]].

It was the first Pokémon to have multiple forms in the games. From its debut in [[Generation II]], there are 26 forms of Unown, each corresponding to each of the 26 letters of the {{wp|Latin alphabet}}. Starting in the [[Generation III]] games, Unown has two additional forms, corresponding to the {{wp|question mark}} and {{wp|exclamation mark}}. These forms are not interchangeable.

In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there is a special [[Unown Mode]], an upgrade to the Pokédex that was developed by the researchers at the [[Ruins of Alph]] to record the different forms of Unown, which is available after the player has caught several Unown. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, there is the [[Unown Report]], which is obtainable after the player completes the first tile puzzle in the Ruins of Alph.

In the Generation II games, Unown's form is determined by its {{IV}}s, which results in some strange phenomena; for example, in Generation II, only Unown I and V can be {{Shiny}} due to Shininess also being determined by IVs in these games. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown's form is determined by its [[personality value]]. From the Generation IV games onward, Unown's letter is determined by a [[Pokémon data structure (Generation IV)#Alternate forms|separate form identifier]], unrelated to the personality value.

Though the form has no bearing on [[base stats]], punctuation Unown have different [[performance]] stats to alphabetical Unown.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | A [[File:HOME201.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | B [[File:HOME201B.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | C [[File:HOME201C.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | D [[File:HOME201D.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | E [[File:HOME201E.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | F [[File:HOME201F.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | G [[File:HOME201G.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
|-
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | H [[File:HOME201H.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | I [[File:HOME201I.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | J [[File:HOME201J.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | K [[File:HOME201K.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | L [[File:HOME201L.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | M [[File:HOME201M.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | N [[File:HOME201N.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
|-
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | O [[File:HOME201O.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | P [[File:HOME201P.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Q [[File:HOME201Q.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | R [[File:HOME201R.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | S [[File:HOME201S.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | T [[File:HOME201T.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | U [[File:HOME201U.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
|-
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | V [[File:HOME201V.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | W [[File:HOME201W.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | X [[File:HOME201X.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Y [[File:HOME201Y.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Z [[File:HOME201Z.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ! [[File:HOME201EX.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" width="14%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ? [[File:HOME201QU.png|96x96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
|}

===Castform===
{{p|Castform}} has four different interchangeable forms, which it switches between based on the [[weather]] in {{pkmn|battle}}s due to its [[Ability]] {{a|Forecast}}. Each of its forms has a different [[type]] to match the weather. Castform was the first Pokémon to have interchangeable forms.

By default, Castform is {{type|Normal}} and has a plain appearance with a gray body. It is always in this form outside of battle, and it begins battles in this form. It remains in this form in clear weather, in any weather without a specific form, or if the weather has its effects negated by an active Ability.

In [[harsh sunlight]], Forecast changes Castform into its Sunny Form, which is {{type|Fire}} and resembles the sun. In [[rain]], Forecast changes Castform into its Rainy Form, which is {{type|Water}} and resembles a raindrop. In {{weather|hail}}, Forecast changes Castform into its Snowy Form, which is {{type|Ice}} and resembles a snowy cloud. Castform reverts to its normal form when [[Recall|withdrawn]] from battle.

In [[Generation III|Generations III]] and {{gen|IV}}, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will remain in its current form (regardless of the weather). From [[Generation V]] onward, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will revert to its normal form (regardless of the weather).

Prior to [[Generation VIII]], {{Shiny}} Castform only appeared Shiny in its normal form.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Normal [[File:351Castform.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | Sunny Form [[File:351Castform-Sunny.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Fire}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Rainy Form [[File:351Castform-Rainy.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Water}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | Snowy Form [[File:351Castform-Snowy.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Ice}}
|}

===Kyogre and Groudon===
{{anchor|Kyogre}}
{{anchor|Groudon}}
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} gained new forms, which they achieve through a phenomenon called [[Primal Reversion]]. When sent out in battle, Kyogre will change into Primal Kyogre if holding a [[Blue Orb]], while Groudon will change into Primal Groudon if holding a [[Red Orb]]. Unlike [[Mega Evolution]], these changes happen automatically once they become active in battle, and the player is not prompted for them. They revert back to their regular forms after the battle ends. These forms returned in [[Generation VII]], but have been removed from the core series as of [[Generation VIII]], like Mega Evolution.

The forms differ in [[base stats]], [[Ability]], [[cry]], and, in Groudon's case, [[type]].

{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Kyogre|forme=|type=Water|ndex=382|ab=Drizzle|how=Default form|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=90|SpAtk=150|SpDef=140|Speed=90}}
|
{{Compare|name=Kyogre|forme=Primal Kyogre|type=Water|image=382Kyogre-Primal|ab=Primordial Sea|how=In {{color2|000|Pokémon battle|battle}} if {{color2|000|held item|holding}} the {{color2|000|Blue Orb}}|HP=100|Attack=150|Defense=90|SpAtk=180|SpDef=160|Speed=90}}
|}
{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Groudon|forme=|type=Ground|ndex=383|ab=Drought|how=Default form|HP=100|Attack=150|Defense=140|SpAtk=100|SpDef=90|Speed=90}}
|
{{Compare|name=Groudon|forme=Primal Groudon|type=Ground|type2=Fire|image=383Groudon-Primal|ab=Desolate Land|how=In {{color2|000|Pokémon battle|battle}} if {{color2|000|held item|holding}} the {{color2|000|Red Orb}}|HP=100|Attack=180|Defense=160|SpAtk=150|SpDef=90|Speed=90}}
|}

===Deoxys===
{{p|Deoxys}} has four different forms which it can switch between. It was the first Pokémon whose [[base stats]] and the [[move]]s it could learn differed depending on its form.

In [[Generation III]], Deoxys's forms are game-specific, such that it will always be in one particular form while in the player's possession (although it will always be in Normal Forme in the {{pkmn2|wild}}). Its form can only be changed by [[Trade|trading]] it to a different game.
*In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{g|Colosseum}}, and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], it will be in Normal Forme.
*In {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed|s}}, it will be in Attack Forme.
*In {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon LeafGreen|s}}, it will be in Defense Forme.
*In {{game|Emerald}}, it will be in Speed Forme.

From [[Generation IV]] onward, the player can switch between its forms by interacting with certain meteorites while it is in the [[party]]:
*In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]], using meteorites outside in [[Veilstone City]].
*In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, using meteorites outside on {{rt|3|Kanto}}.
*In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2]], using the meteorite in the {{DL|Nacrene City|Nacrene Museum}} in [[Nacrene City]].
*In {{g|X and Y}}, using meteorites in the {{DL|Ambrette Town|Fossil Lab}} in [[Ambrette Town]].
*In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, using the meteorite in [[Professor Cozmo]]'s house in [[Fallarbor Town]].
*In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], using the meteorite next to [[Sophocles]] in the [[Hokulani Observatory]] on [[Mount Hokulani]].

Deoxys's Normal Forme is the default form it takes. In this form, it has very high {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Speed}}, but low {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}, alongside a low {{stat|HP}} stat (which remains the same in all of its forms).

Deoxys's Attack Forme has even higher {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} than its other forms (having the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} and second highest {{stat|Attack}} of any non-Mega Evolved, non-Primal Pokémon) and learns more offensive moves. Its {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} are abysmal, much lower than its Normal Forme. Its {{stat|Speed}} remains the same as its Normal Forme.

Deoxys's Defense Forme has much higher {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} than its other forms and learns more defensive moves. Its {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Speed}} are much lower than its Normal Forme.

Deoxys's Speed Forme has much higher {{stat|Speed}} than its other forms (being the Pokémon with the second-highest Speed) and learns many increased [[priority]] moves. Additionally, its {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} are higher than its Normal Forme, while its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} are lower than its Normal Forme.

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Deoxys|forme=Normal Forme|type=Psychic|ndex=386|ab=Pressure|how={{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}|HP=50|Attack=150|Defense=50|SpAtk=150|SpDef=50|Speed=150}}
|
{{Compare|name=Deoxys|forme=Attack Forme|type=Psychic|image=386Deoxys-Attack|ab=Pressure|how={{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}|HP=50|Attack=180|Defense=20|SpAtk=180|SpDef=20|Speed=150}}
|
{{Compare|name=Deoxys|forme=Defense Forme|type=Psychic|image=386Deoxys-Defense|ab=Pressure|how={{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}|HP=50|Attack=70|Defense=160|SpAtk=70|SpDef=160|Speed=90}}
|
{{Compare|name=Deoxys|forme=Speed Forme|type=Psychic|image=386Deoxys-Speed|ab=Pressure|how={{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}|HP=50|Attack=95|Defense=90|SpAtk=95|SpDef=90|Speed=180}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:5px solid #{{psychic color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:386Deoxys.png|96px]] {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Normal Forme}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:386Deoxys-Attack.png|96px]] {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Attack Forme}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:386Deoxys-Defense.png|96px]] {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Defense Forme}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:386Deoxys-Speed.png|96px]] {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Speed Forme}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|1}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leer|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Wrap|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|7}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{mcolor|Night Shade|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|13}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Teleport|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Double Team|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|19}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Knock Off|{{dark color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Taunt|{{dark color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Knock Off|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|25}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Toxic Spikes|{{dark color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Spikes|{{ground color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Toxic Spikes|{{dark color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|31}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|37}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Switcheroo|{{dark color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Superpower|{{dark color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Switcheroo|{{dark color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Swift|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|43}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Psycho Shift|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|49}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Zen Headbutt|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|55}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Cosmic Power|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Iron Defense|{{steel color dark}}}}''
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Amnesia|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|61}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Recover|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{mcolor|Zap Cannon|{{electric color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Recover|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|67}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Psycho Boost|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|73}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Counter|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Extreme Speed|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Mirror Coat|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; color: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}

===Burmy and Wormadam===
{{anchor|Burmy}}
{{anchor|Wormadam}}
Both {{p|Burmy}} and its female evolution, {{p|Wormadam}}, have three separate forms. Burmy can change form freely, changing its cloak depending on the environment in which it last participated in a battle (so [[Exp. Share]] alone will not change its form). Wormadam cannot change form; when a Burmy evolves into Wormadam, it retains its cloak.

Apart from {{pkmn|breeding}} and [[evolution]], Burmy's cloak is purely cosmetic; conversely, different cloaks of Wormadam have different [[type]]s, [[stat]]s, and learnsets. Bred Burmy will have the same cloak as the mother, will be in the same cloak as a Burmy or Wormadam bred with {{p|Ditto}}, or will be in Plant Cloak if bred from a {{p|Mothim}} and a Ditto.

If a Burmy last battled in a grassy area or water, it changes into its Plant Cloak. If female, Plant Cloak Burmy will evolve into Plant Cloak Wormadam, which is a {{2t|Bug|Grass}} Pokémon. This cloak is composed of leaves and twigs.

If a Burmy last battled in a sandy or rocky area, it changes into its Sandy Cloak. If female, Sandy Cloak Burmy will evolve into Sandy Cloak Wormadam, which is a {{2t|Bug|Ground}} Pokémon. This cloak is composed of sand and rocks.

If a Burmy last battled in a building or urban area, it changes into its Trash Cloak. If female, Trash Cloak Burmy will evolve into Trash Cloak Wormadam, which is a {{2t|Bug|Steel}} Pokémon. This cloak is composed of pink {{wp|building insulation|insulation}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="375px"
|-
| class="roundy" width="33%" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | Plant Cloak [[File:412Burmy-Plant.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}
| class="roundy" width="33%" style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | Sandy Cloak [[File:412Burmy-Sandy.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}
| class="roundy" width="33%" style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | Trash Cloak [[File:412Burmy-Trash.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}
|}

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Wormadam|forme=Plant Cloak|type=Bug|type2=Grass|image=413Wormadam-Plant|ab=Anticipation|abd=Overcoat|how={{color2|000|Evolution|Evolve}} after battle on grassy terrain|HP=60|Attack=59|Defense=85|SpAtk=79|SpDef=105|Speed=36}}
|
{{Compare|name=Wormadam|forme=Sandy Cloak|type=Bug|type2=Ground|image=413Wormadam-Sandy|ab=Anticipation|abd=Overcoat|how={{color2|000|Evolution|Evolve}} after battle on rocky terrain|HP=60|Attack=79|Defense=105|SpAtk=59|SpDef=85|Speed=36}}
|
{{Compare|name=Wormadam|forme=Trash Cloak|type=Bug|type2=Steel|image=413Wormadam-Trash|ab=Anticipation|abd=Overcoat|how={{color2|000|Evolution|Evolve}} after battle inside a building|HP=60|Attack=69|Defense=95|SpAtk=69|SpDef=95|Speed=36}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{bug color}}; border:5px solid #{{bug color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{bug color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:413Wormadam-Plant.png|96px]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Plant Cloak}} {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:413Wormadam-Sandy.png|96px]] {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Sandy Cloak}} {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:413Wormadam-Trash.png|96px]] {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Trash Cloak}} {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Quiver Dance|{{bug color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{mcolor|Metal Burst|{{steel color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sucker Punch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Tackle|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bug Bite|{{bug color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Quiver Dance|{{bug color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|10}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|15}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bug Bite|{{bug color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|20}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | {{mcolor|String Shot|{{bug color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|23}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Confusion|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|26}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Razor Leaf|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Rock Blast|{{rock color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{mcolor|Metal Burst|{{steel color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|29}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Harden|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{mcolor|Metal Sound|{{steel color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|32}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Psybeam|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|35}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Infestation|{{bug color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|38}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Flail|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|41}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Attract|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|44}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|47}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Leaf Storm|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fissure|{{ground color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Iron Head|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{bug color dark}}" | {{color|{{bug color light}}|50}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bug Buzz|{{bug color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{bug color dark}}; color: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{bug color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}{{-}}

===Cherrim===
{{p|Cherrim}} changes form depending on the [[weather]] in battle. During [[harsh sunlight]] (and without an active [[Ability]] nullifying the weather), it changes into Sunshine Form; otherwise, it is in its Overcast Form. Due to its Ability {{a|Flower Gift}}, its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} increase in its Sunshine Form. Outside of battle, it is always in Overcast Form.

In [[Generation IV]], Cherrim changes form independently of its Ability. Starting in [[Generation V]], it is Cherrim's Ability that changes its form, except in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], in which Cherrim's form and stats change without Flower Gift due to the game's lack of Abilities.

In Japanese, the names of Cherrim's forms use 「フォルム」 ''form'', the term otherwise primarily used in the names of forms localized as Forme in English.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="225px"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | Overcast Form [[File:421Cherrim-Overcast.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Grass}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | Sunshine Form [[File:421Cherrim-Sunny.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Grass}}
|}

===Shellos and Gastrodon===
{{anchor|Shellos}}
{{anchor|Gastrodon}}
{{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} each have two different forms: West Sea and East Sea. In most cases, where they are encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}} determines their form. This is purely a cosmetic difference, and these Pokémon cannot change between forms.

West Sea Shellos is pink and white in color, with West Sea Gastrodon being pink and brown, whereas East Sea Shellos and Gastrodon are both blue and green in color. There is also a slight difference in shape depending on the form.

In [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hisui]], West Sea Shellos and Gastrodon are encountered west of [[Mount Coronet]], while East Sea Shellos and Gastrodon are encountered east of Mount Coronet. In other [[region]]s, only one form appears in the wild per game (with the other only obtainable via [[trade|trading]] or [[transfer]]): Gastrodon only appears in its West Sea form in [[Kalos]]'s [[Friend Safari]]; in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Shellos appears as a {{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}}, with West Sea appearing in Omega Ruby and East Sea appearing in Alpha Sapphire; and in [[Alola]] and [[Galar]], only East Sea Shellos and Gastrodon appear in the wild.

[[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Shellos are always the same form as their mother, or the same form as the Shellos or Gastrodon parent if bred with {{p|Ditto}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="225px"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | West Sea [[File:422Shellos-West.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Water}} [[File:423Gastrodon-West.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | East Sea [[File:422Shellos-East.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Water}} [[File:423Gastrodon-East.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
|}

===Rotom===
{{redirect|Heat|the Badge given by [[Flannery]]|Badge#Heat Badge|Badge → Heat Badge}}
[[File:Rotom parts.png|thumb|Rotom and the appliances]]
{{p|Rotom}} has five alternate forms it can change between, in addition to its normal form. To take on these alternate forms, Rotom possesses a different {{wp|household appliance}}, and each has its own special [[move]]. These alternate forms were introduced in {{game|Platinum}}.
*When Rotom has not possessed an appliance (or, in [[Generation VIII]], is possessing a {{wp|Electric light|light bulb}}), it is {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}.
*Heat Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|microwave oven}}, knows {{m|Overheat}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Fire}}.
*Wash Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|washing machine}}, knows {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Water}}.
*Frost Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|refrigerator}}, knows {{m|Blizzard}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Ice}}.
*Fan Rotom, which has possessed an {{wp|Fan (machine)|electric fan}}, knows {{m|Air Slash}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Flying}}.
*Mow Rotom, which has possessed a {{wp|lawn mower}}, knows {{m|Leaf Storm}}, and is {{2t|Electric|Grass}}.

In [[Generation IV]], all forms of Rotom are {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}-type; from Generation V onward, the appliance forms replace the Ghost type with the type of their associated move. All appliance forms have the same [[base stats]], with a higher total than that of Rotom's regular form; the only base stat of normal Rotom that is higher than its appliance forms is its Speed.

*In {{game|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]], the appliances are located in [[Rotom's Room]] in the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]], which can only be accessed by using the {{si|Secret Key}}.
*In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the appliances are located in [[Rotom's Room]] in [[Silph Co.]], which can be accessed when entering the broken elevator with Rotom as the [[walking Pokémon]].
*In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2]], the appliances are located in boxes in the basement of [[Shopping Mall Nine]].
*In {{g|X and Y}}, the appliances are located in boxes on the second floor of the Sycamore Pokémon Lab in [[Lumiose City]].
*In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the appliances are located in boxes in [[Professor Birch]]'s lab in [[Littleroot Town]].
*In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], the appliances are located in boxes in [[Professor Kukui]]'s lab in [[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]].
*In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the [[Rotom Catalog]], found in [[Wyndon]], was introduced, which allows the player to change Rotom's form at will wherever they are.
*In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], an appliance may sometimes be sold by [[Ginter]] of the [[Ginkgo Guild]]; after being purchased, it is placed in the player's [[Jubilife Village#Your Quarters|quarters]].
Using these locations, Rotom can also return the appliance to change back to its normal form (with the exception of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, in which the Rotom Catalog is used instead, obtained in Rotom's Room after Rotom enters one of the appliances). In [[Generation IV]], Rotom changes back to its normal form when taken into the [[Union Room]] or [[Wi-Fi Club]], or when deposited in the [[Pokémon Day Care]].

[[Pokémon Egg|Hatched]] Rotom are always in their normal form.

Upon changing into an appliance form, Rotom will learn the special move associated with the form, and upon changing from an appliance form, it will forget that special move. When changing form, if Rotom knows four moves but not the special move of its previous form, the player will be prompted to replace a move with the new exclusive move (Rotom cannot change to an appliance form unless it does). If Rotom's only known move is its special move and it changes to its normal form, then the Rotom will learn {{m|Thunder Shock}}. In [[Generation IV|Generations IV]] and {{gen|V}}, if Rotom forgets the move that is tied to its appliance form, it changes back into its normal form. Starting in Generation VI, Rotom can remain in an appliance form even if it forgets the associated special move.

Rotom's appliance forms first appeared as silhouettes in August 2008, shortly before the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, with a statement that indicated that these Pokémon would be in the game. Days before the game's release, it was revealed that these Pokémon were the alternate forms of Rotom. These new forms made their debut in Pokémon Platinum, and have been included in every [[core series]] game since.

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Ghost|ndex=479|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=50|Defense=77|SpAtk=95|SpDef=77|Speed=91}}
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Heat Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Fire|image=479Rotom-Heat|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Wash Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Water|image=479Rotom-Wash|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|}
{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Frost Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Ice|image=479Rotom-Frost|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Fan Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Flying|image=479Rotom-Fan|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|
{{Compare|name=Rotom|forme=Mow Rotom|type=Electric|type2=Grass|image=479Rotom-Mow|ab=Levitate|HP=50|Attack=65|Defense=107|SpAtk=105|SpDef=107|Speed=86}}
|}

There are more forms that Rotom assumes when possessing other appliances such as [[Rotom Pokédex]], [[Rotom Phone]], [[Rotomi]], and {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}. These forms do not have battle abilities, and instead enhance the function of the device and have the ability to [[Talking Pokémon|speak]]. The Rotom Pokédex appears in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, the Rotom Phone appears in Sword, Shield, [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, and Violet]], and the Rotomi and Drone Rotom appear in Sword and Shield. The Rotom Pokédex and Rotom Phone are only used by the Rotom that travels with the player as a [[non-player character]], and not by any Rotom in the [[party]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Rotom Pokédex [[File:479Rotom-Pokédex.png|100px]]
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Rotom Phone [[File:479Rotom-Phone.png|100px]][[File:479Rotom-Phone SV.png|100px]]
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Rotomi (PC) [[File:Rotomi_PC_Galar.png|100px]]
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Drone Rotom [[File:Drone_Rotom_Galar.png|100px]]
|}

===Creation trio===
{{anchor|Dialga}}
{{anchor|Palkia}}
{{anchor|Giratina}}
The [[creation trio]] have the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme. Giratina is unique, as its standard form is called Altered Forme.

The base forms of Dialga and Palkia, and Giratina's Altered Forme, first debuted in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. {{p|Giratina}}'s Origin Forme was first introduced in {{game|Platinum}} while {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}'s Origin Formes were introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina can switch between their two forms by being exposed to the [[Adamant Crystal]], [[Lustrous Globe]], and [[Griseous Orb]]/[[Griseous Core]] respectively. If any of the three is deposited in [[Pokémon HOME]] in Origin Forme, it will revert to its base form.

The forms differ in their [[base stats]]: Dialga's Origin Forme has decreased {{stat|Attack}} and increased {{stat|Special Defense}}, Palkia's Origin Forme has decreased {{stat|Attack}} and increased {{stat|Speed}}, and Giratina's Origin Forme has its {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} switched with its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} (in all cases, the base stat totals are unchanged). In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, all three [[Legendary Pokémon]]'s signature moves have modified base power and accuracy when used by their Origin Formes as well as unique animations.

In the [[Pokémon world]], Giratina is in its Altered Forme, while in the [[Distortion World]] or while holding a Griseous Orb, it is in its Origin Forme.

{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Dialga|forme=|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|ndex=483|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how=Default form|HP=100|Attack=120|Defense=120|SpAtk=150|SpDef=100|Speed=90}}
|
{{Compare|name=Palkia|forme=|type=Water|type2=Dragon|ndex=484|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how=Default form|HP=90|Attack=120|Defense=100|SpAtk=150|SpDef=120|Speed=100}}
|
{{Compare|name=Giratina|forme=Altered Forme|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|image=487Giratina-Altered|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how={{color2|000|Pokémon world}} no {{color2|000|Griseous Orb}}/{{color2|000|Griseous Core}}|HP=150|Attack=100|Defense=120|SpAtk=100|SpDef=120|Speed=90}}
|}
{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Dialga|forme=Origin Forme|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|image=483Dialga-Origin|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how={{color2|000|Item|Using}} the {{color2|000|Adamant Crystal}}|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=120|SpAtk=150|SpDef=120|Speed=90}}
|
{{Compare|name=Palkia|forme=Origin Forme|type=Water|type2=Dragon|image=484Palkia-Origin|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how={{color2|000|Item|Using}} the {{color2|000|Lustrous Globe}}|HP=90|Attack=100|Defense=100|SpAtk=150|SpDef=120|Speed=120}}
|
{{Compare|name=Giratina|forme=Origin Forme|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|image=487Giratina-Origin|ab=Levitate|how={{color2|000|Distortion World}} or {{color2|000|Pokémon world}} with {{color2|000|Griseous Orb}}/{{color2|000|Griseous Core}}|HP=150|Attack=120|Defense=100|SpAtk=120|SpDef=100|Speed=90}}
|}

===Shaymin===
{{p|Shaymin}} has two forms it can change between. The Sky Forme was introduced in {{game|Platinum}}.

Normally, Shaymin is in its Land Forme, which is {{type|Grass}} and resembles a hedgehog. When exposed to a [[Gracidea]], Shaymin transforms into its Sky Forme, which is {{2t|Grass|Flying}}-type and white in color.

Sky Forme Shaymin will revert back into and remain in its Land Forme at night or if it is {{status|frozen}}; Shaymin also changes back to Land Forme when deposited in the [[PC]] (prior to [[Generation VII]]), when withdrawn from the PC (Generation VII onward), when deposited in [[Pokémon Bank]] (but not [[Pokémon HOME]]), or when deposited in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] or [[Pokémon Nursery]]. In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Sky Forme Shaymin will also revert to Land Forme when exposed to a Gracidea again, and will not revert back into its Land Forme at night unless it enters a {{pkmn|battle}} during the night.

The two forms have different [[base stats]], {{Abilities}}, [[type]]s, [[move]]s they can learn, and [[cry|cries]].

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Shaymin|forme=Land Forme|type=Grass|image=492Shaymin-Land|ab=Natural Cure|how={{color2|000|Time|Nighttime}} or {{color2|000|Freeze (status ailment)|frozen}}|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=100|SpAtk=100|SpDef=100|Speed=100}}
|
{{Compare|name=Shaymin|forme=Sky Forme|type=Grass|type2=Flying|image=492Shaymin-Sky|ab=Serene Grace|how={{color2|000|Gracidea}}|HP=100|Attack=103|Defense=75|SpAtk=120|SpDef=75|Speed=127}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{grass color}}; border:5px solid #{{grass color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:492Shaymin-Land.png|96px]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Land Forme}} {{typecolor|Grass}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:492Shaymin-Sky.png|96px]] {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Sky Forme}} {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|10}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Magical Leaf|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|19}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leech Seed|{{grass color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|28}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Synthesis|{{grass color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Quick Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|37}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Sweet Scent|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|46}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Natural Gift|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|55}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Worry Seed|{{grass color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|64}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Aromatherapy|{{grass color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|73}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Energy Ball|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|82}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Sweet Kiss|{{fairy color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|91}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Healing Wish|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Leaf Storm|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|100}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Seed Flare|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{grass color dark}}; color: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{grass color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}{{-}}

===Arceus===
{{p|Arceus}} has multiple different forms that it switches between with its Ability {{a|Multitype}}, with each of its forms having a different [[type]]. In total, it has eighteen different forms, one for each type. Though most of its forms were introduced in [[Generation IV]], its {{type|Fairy}} form was introduced in [[Generation VI]], along with the Fairy type as a whole.

By default, Arceus is in its {{type|Normal}} form. If it [[held item|hold]]s (or, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], is exposed to) a [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]], it changes its form to be the same type as the type the Plate or Z-Crystal corresponds to.

In games prior to Legends: Arceus, Arceus's [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} is Normal-type by default, but changes to match the type of the Plate that it holds (being unaffected by Z-Crystals). In Legends: Arceus, the type of Judgment is directly determined by Arceus's form, such that its type always matches that of Arceus; additionally, Arceus can change its form during a {{pkmn|battle}} using the [[Legend Plate]]. After being exposed to the Legend Plate, it will be in its Normal-type form by default and change its form before using {{m|Judgment}} to have a type advantage over the target (prioritizing any double weaknesses the target may have); this also changes Judgment's type to match Arceus's. It reverts back to its Normal-type form when the battle ends. If Arceus is deposited into [[Pokémon HOME]] while in any of its alternate forms, it reverts to its Normal-type form; if it is under the effects of the Legend Plate when deposited into Pokémon HOME, these effects wear off.

In addition to its changing type, Arceus's [[Pokéathlon]] performance differs depending on its form, and it can only learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} while in its {{type|Dragon}} form.

In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is an unused {{type|???}} Arceus, but it cannot be obtained in the games as there is no ???-type Plate. This form was removed in [[Generation V]] due to the removal of the ??? type.

Prior to [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Arceus's alternate forms were not registered separately in the [[Pokédex]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" cellpadding="4"
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | [[File:HOME493.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Fire.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fire}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Water.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Water}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Electric.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Grass.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Grass}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Ice.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Ice}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Fighting.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Poison.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Poison}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Ground.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Ground}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Flying.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Psychic.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Bug.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Rock.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Rock}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Ghost.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Dragon.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Dark.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dark}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Steel.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | [[File:HOME493Fairy.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|}

===Basculin===
{{p|Basculin}} has three different forms: Red-Striped Form, Blue-Striped Form, and White-Striped Form. The Red-Striped Form has red stripes with wide, red eyes and spiky fins; the Blue-Striped Form has blue stripes with blue, squinted eyes and smooth fins; and the White-Striped Form has a combination of both fin styles with cyan stripes and wide, cyan eyes. These forms are non-interchangeable.

*In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black}} and {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2}}, Red-Striped Basculin can be encountered normally, while Blue-Striped Basculin can only be encountered by {{m|surf}}ing on or [[fishing]] in [[Phenomenon|rippling water]].
*In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon White}} and {{game|Black and White|s 2|White 2}}, Blue-Striped Basculin can be encountered normally, while Red-Striped Basculin can only be encountered by surfing on or fishing in rippling water.
*In {{pkmn|X and Y|Pokémon X}}, Blue-Striped Basculin can only be encountered using a [[Good Rod]] while Red-Striped Basculin can only be encountered using a [[Super Rod]]. This order is reversed in Pokémon Y, with Red-Striped Basculin requiring a Good Rod and Blue-Striped Basculin requiring a Super Rod. {{rt|21|Kalos}} is the exception, where only Red-Striped Basculin can be caught with either rod.
*In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], Red-Striped Basculin are found [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|exclusively]] in Ultra Sun, while Blue-Striped Basculin are found exclusively in Ultra Moon.
*In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], Red-Striped Basculin are found exclusively in Sword, while Blue-Striped Basculin are found exclusively in Shield.
*White-Striped Basculin were not introduced until [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. They are the only form encountered in this game.

[[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Basculin are the same form as their mother, or the same form as the Basculin parent if bred with {{p|Ditto}}.

The three forms differ in their {{Abilities}}, with {{a|Reckless}} being exclusive to Red-Striped Basculin, {{a|Rock Head}} being exclusive to Blue-Striped Basculin, and {{a|Rattled}} being exclusive to White-Striped Basculin, though all three forms share {{a|Adaptability}} as a possible Ability and {{a|Mold Breaker}} as a {{DL|Ability|Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability}}. Additionally, wild Red-Striped Basculin have a 5% chance of holding a [[Deep Sea Tooth]], while wild Blue-Striped Basculin have a 5% chance of holding a [[Deep Sea Scale]]. White-Striped Basculin differ from the other two forms in the [[move]]s they can learn, and are also the only one of the forms that can evolve into {{p|Basculegion}}.

White-Striped Basculin is considered to be a {{rf|Hisuian|Form}} in [[Pokémon HOME]], though it is unique in that its name does not use the "Hisuian" prefix.

In Pokémon Black and White, Blue-Striped Basculin have the same two standard possible Abilities as Red-Striped Basculin, {{a|Reckless}} and {{a|Adaptability}} (and are listed as such in [[Pokédex 3D]]); however, the Blue-Striped Basculin that can be obtained via in-game trade in Pokémon White has the Ability {{a|Rock Head}}. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, wild Blue-Striped Basculin's two standard possible Abilities were changed to {{a|Rock Head}} and {{a|Adaptability}}, while Red-Striped Basculin's stay the same (and are listed as such in [[Pokédex 3D Pro]]); however, Blue-Striped Basculin [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 have Reckless and Adaptability as their two standard Abilities. When a Blue-Striped Basculin with Reckless is [[transfer]]red from [[Generation V]] to [[Pokémon Bank]], its Ability is changed to Rock Head.

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Basculin|forme=Red-Striped Form|type=Water|image=550Basculin-Red|ab=Reckless|ab2=Adaptability|abd=Mold Breaker|HP=70|Attack=92|Defense=65|SpAtk=80|SpDef=55|Speed=98}}
|
{{Compare|name=Basculin|forme=Blue-Striped Form|type=Water|image=550Basculin-Blue|ab=Rock Head|ab2=Adaptability|abd=Mold Breaker|HP=70|Attack=92|Defense=65|SpAtk=80|SpDef=55|Speed=98}}
|{{Compare|name=Basculin|forme=White-Striped Form|type=Water|image=550Basculin-White|ab=Rattled|ab2=Adaptability|abd=Mold Breaker|HP=70|Attack=92|Defense=65|SpAtk=80|SpDef=55|Speed=98}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{water color}}; border:5px solid #{{water color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{water color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:550Basculin-Red.png|96px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Red-Striped Form}} {{typecolor|Water}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:550Basculin-Blue.png|96px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Blue-Striped Form}} {{typecolor|Water}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:550Basculin-White.png|96px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|White-Striped Form}} {{typecolor|Water}}
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Gun|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Tackle|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Tail Whip|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|4}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Tackle|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|6}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Aqua Jet|{{water color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|8}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Flail|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|11}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|12}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Aqua Jet|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|16}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|18}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Zen Headbutt|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|20}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|24}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|25}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|28}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Soak|{{water color dark}}}}''
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|32}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|34}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Wave Crash|{{water color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|36}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Take Down|{{normal color dark}}}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|40}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Final Gambit|{{fighting color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|43}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|44}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Aqua Tail|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| rowspan="4" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|48}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Thrash|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|52}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|56}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Head Smash|{{rock color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{water color dark}}; color: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{water color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}{{-}}

===Darmanitan===
If {{p|Darmanitan}} has {{a|Zen Mode}} as its Ability, it changes from Standard Mode into Zen Mode when its {{stat|HP}} drops to or below half in {{pkmn|battle}}s. It is in Zen Mode in battle only.

Standard Mode Darmanitan is {{type|Fire}} and red in color. Zen Mode Darmanitan is {{2t|Fire|Psychic}}-type and blue in color. Galarian Darmanitan is {{type|Ice}} and white in color with blue accents, while Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan is {{2t|Ice|Fire}}-type and white in color with red accents.

The original two forms have different stats, such that Zen Mode Darmanitan swaps the Attack and Special Attack of Standard Mode, and has higher defenses but lower Speed. On the other hand, Galarian Darmanitan, in its Zen Mode, simply has increased Attack and Speed compared to its Standard Mode.

{| style="margin:auto"
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Standard Mode|size=x96|type=Fire|image=555Darmanitan|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=140|Defense=55|SpAtk=30|SpDef=55|Speed=95}}
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Zen Mode|size=96|type=Fire|type2=Psychic|image=555Darmanitan-Zen|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=30|Defense=105|SpAtk=140|SpDef=105|Speed=55}}
|}
{| style="margin:auto"
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Galarian Standard Mode|size=x96|type=Ice|image=555Darmanitan-Galar|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=140|Defense=55|SpAtk=30|SpDef=55|Speed=95}}
|{{Compare|name=Darmanitan|forme=Galarian Zen Mode|size=96|type=Ice|type2=Fire|image=HOME555GZ|ab=Zen Mode|HP=105|Attack=160|Defense=55|SpAtk=30|SpDef=55|Speed=135}}
|}

===Deerling and Sawsbuck===
{{anchor|Deerling}}
{{anchor|Sawsbuck}}
{{p|Deerling}} and {{p|Sawsbuck}} have four different forms, each corresponding to a {{OBP|season|mechanic}}. These forms are interchangeable in [[Generation V]] but not in other games. These forms are purely cosmetic.

In the [[Generation V]] games, Deerling and Sawsbuck will change their form to match the current season if they are in the [[party]] when the player exits a [[cave]] or building, receives an {{pkmn|Egg}} from the [[Pokémon Day Care|Day-Care]] Man, or loads a [[save]]d game. All {{pkmn2|wild}}, [[Pokémon breeding|bred]], and NPC Trainer-owned Deerling and Sawsbuck will match the current season, with the exception of those owned by NPC Trainers in the [[Battle Subway]] and the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], which are always in Spring Form.

Starting in [[Generation VI]], with the abandonment of seasons as a mechanic, Deerling and Sawsbuck are no longer able to change their form. All wild and NPC Trainer-owned Deerling and Sawsbuck are in Spring Form, while bred Deerling are in the same form as their mother, or the same form as the Deerling or Sawsbuck parent if bred with {{p|Ditto}}. The Summer, Autumn, and Winter forms are only obtainable via [[transfer]] from a [[Generation V]] game or from [[Pokémon GO]]. In {{2v|Scarlet|Violet}}, Deerling and Sawsbuck's ability to change forms returns, and is done in the same method as in {{4v|Black|White}}, however the form they will become is now based on on the location that the game was loaded in.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="225px"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{spring color}}" | Spring Form [[File:585Deerling-Spring.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}} [[File:586Sawsbuck-Spring.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{summer color}}" | Summer Form [[File:585Deerling-Summer.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}} [[File:586Sawsbuck-Summer.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{autumn color}}" | Autumn Form [[File:585Deerling-Autumn.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}} [[File:586Sawsbuck-Autumn.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{winter color}}" | Winter Form [[File:585Deerling-Winter.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}} [[File:586Sawsbuck-Winter.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
|}

===Forces of Nature===
{{anchor|Tornadus}}
{{anchor|Thundurus}}
{{anchor|Landorus}}
{{anchor|Enamorus}}
The [[Forces of Nature]]—{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Landorus}}, and {{p|Enamorus}}—have two interchangeable forms each.

By default, they are in their Incarnate Formes. When exposed to the [[Reveal Glass]], they change into Therian Forme; if exposed to the Reveal Glass again, they revert back to Incarnate Forme. Their Therian Formes were introduced in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, except for in the case of Enamorus, which had both of its forms introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

The two forms have different [[base stats]], {{Abilities}}, and [[cry|cries]]. Each Therian Forme only has one possible Ability, despite the Incarnate Formes having different Hidden Abilities.

In the [[Generation V]] games, these Pokémon cannot be [[trade]]d while in Therian Forme. This prevents Therian Formes from being traded to {{g|Black and White}}, where they don't exist.

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Tornadus|forme=Incarnate Forme|type=Flying|ndex=641|ab=Prankster|abd=Defiant|HP=79|Attack=115|Defense=70|SpAtk=125|SpDef=80|Speed=111}}
|
{{Compare|name=Thundurus|forme=Incarnate Forme|type=Electric|type2=Flying|ndex=642|ab=Prankster|abd=Defiant|HP=79|Attack=115|Defense=70|SpAtk=125|SpDef=80|Speed=111}}
|
{{Compare|name=Landorus|forme=Incarnate Forme|type=Ground|type2=Flying|ndex=645|ab=Sand Force|abd=Sheer Force|HP=89|Attack=125|Defense=90|SpAtk=115|SpDef=80|Speed=101}}
|
{{Compare|name=Enamorus|forme=Incarnate Forme|type=Fairy|type2=Flying|ndex=905|ab=Healer|abd=Contrary|HP=74|Attack=115|Defense=70|SpAtk=135|SpDef=80|Speed=106}}
|}
{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Tornadus|forme=Therian Forme|type=Flying|image=641Tornadus-Therian|ab=Regenerator|HP=79|Attack=100|Defense=80|SpAtk=110|SpDef=90|Speed=121}}
|
{{Compare|name=Thundurus|forme=Therian Forme|type=Electric|type2=Flying|image=642Thundurus-Therian|ab=Volt Absorb|HP=79|Attack=105|Defense=70|SpAtk=145|SpDef=80|Speed=101}}
|
{{Compare|name=Landorus|forme=Therian Forme|type=Ground|type2=Flying|image=645Landorus-Therian|ab=Intimidate|HP=89|Attack=145|Defense=90|SpAtk=105|SpDef=80|Speed=91}}
|
{{Compare|name=Enamorus|forme=Therian Forme|type=Fairy|type2=Flying|image=905Enamorus-Therian|ab=Overcoat|HP=74|Attack=115|Defense=110|SpAtk=135|SpDef=100|Speed=46}}
|}

===Kyurem===
{{p|Kyurem}}, in addition to its normal form, has two other forms: White Kyurem and Black Kyurem. They are the [[game mascot]]s of {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which they were introduced in.

Kyurem changes its form through the use of the [[DNA Splicers]], which fuses it with {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}}. The combination retains Kyurem's attributes, such as its [[level]], [[Poké Ball]], [[held item]], [[game of origin]], [[personality value]], {{IV}}s, {{EV}}s, [[nickname]], [[original Trainer|OT]], [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID number, secret ID number]], met location, [[Pokérus]], and so on. This fusion can be reversed by using the DNA Splicers again, with Reshiram or Zekrom remaining unaltered from before being fused, including whatever item it may have been holding. The DNA Splicers can only fuse one Kyurem at a time. White Kyurem and Black Kyurem cannot be deposited into [[Pokémon Bank]] or [[Pokémon HOME]], nor can they be [[trade]]d or [[release]]d without having the fusion undone first.

White Kyurem has the [[Ability]] {{a|Turboblaze}} and learns the [[move]]s {{m|Fusion Flare}} and {{m|Ice Burn}} by leveling up, and its [[cry]] is a combination of normal Kyurem and Reshiram's cries. Black Kyurem has the Ability {{a|Teravolt}} and learns the moves {{m|Fusion Bolt}} and {{m|Freeze Shock}} by leveling up, and its cry is a combination of normal Kyurem and Zekrom's cries.

When Kyurem becomes fused with or separated from either Reshiram or Zekrom while it knows certain moves, Kyurem's moveset will automatically be updated without prompting the player. Fusing Kyurem will replace {{m|Scary Face}} with either Fusion Bolt or Fusion Flare, and replace {{m|Glaciate}} with either Freeze Shock or Ice Burn, if one or both of these moves are present. Reversing the fusion will perform the inverse of these move transformations. In [[Generation VIII]], it is possible for Kyurem to learn Scary Face by [[TM]] after becoming fused; in these games, if Kyurem becomes unfused while it knows both Scary Face and the fusion move, the fusion move will change back to Scary Face and then all but the earliest instance of Scary Face will be deleted from the moveset, to prevent having duplicate copies of the same move.

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{{Compare|name=Kyurem|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|ndex=646|ab=Pressure|HP=125|Attack=130|Defense=90|SpAtk=130|SpDef=90|Speed=95}}
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{{Compare|name=Kyurem|forme=White Kyurem|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|image=646Kyurem-White|ab=Turboblaze|HP=125|Attack=120|Defense=90|SpAtk=170|SpDef=100|Speed=95}}
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{{Compare|name=Kyurem|forme=Black Kyurem|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|image=646Kyurem-Black|ab=Teravolt|HP=125|Attack=170|Defense=100|SpAtk=120|SpDef=90|Speed=95}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{dragon color}}; border:5px solid #{{dragon color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:646Kyurem.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}}} {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:646Kyurem-White.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}|White Kyurem}} {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:646Kyurem-Black.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}|Black Kyurem}} {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
|-
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Breath|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Noble Roar|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Freeze-Dry|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|8}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Slash|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|16}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Endeavor|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|24}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|32}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|40}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Voice|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|48}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fusion Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fusion Bolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|56}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|64}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Imprison|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|72}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|80}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Glaciate|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Burn|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Freeze Shock|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|88}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sheer Cold|{{ice color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}; color: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{dragon color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}

===Keldeo===
{{p|Keldeo}} has two interchangeable forms: Ordinary Form and Resolute Form. These forms are mostly cosmetic. The Resolute Form was introduced in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}.

If Keldeo is taught {{m|Secret Sword}} in Pokémon Black 2 or White 2, or in any game in [[Generation VI]] or later, it will change into Resolute Form. If it forgets Secret Sword, it returns to Ordinary Form. Keldeo taught Secret Sword in {{game|Black and White|s}} remain in Ordinary Form when [[trade]]d or [[transfer]]red to later games, though in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], an Ordinary Form Keldeo that knows Secret Sword will change to Resolute Form if it is in the [[party]] at the end of a {{pkmn|battle}}, or upon learning or forgetting any [[move]] other than Secret Sword.

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| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Ordinary Form [[File:647Keldeo.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | Resolute Form [[File:647Keldeo-Resolute.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
|}

===Meloetta===
{{p|Meloetta}} has two interchangeable forms: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. The two forms have different [[type]]s, with Aria Forme being {{2t|Normal|Psychic}} and Pirouette Forme being {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}. Their [[base stats]] also differ, with Pirouette Forme having higher {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Speed}} but lower {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} than Aria Forme.

Meloetta starts {{pkmn|battle}}s in Aria Forme. If it uses the move {{m|Relic Song}}, it changes between the two forms. It reverts to Aria Forme if withdrawn. Outside of battle, Meloetta is always in its Aria Forme.

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{{Compare|name=Meloetta|forme=Aria Forme|type=Normal|type2=Psychic|ndex=648|ab=Serene Grace|how=Use {{mcolor|Relic Song|000}}|HP=100|Attack=77|Defense=77|SpAtk=128|SpDef=128|Speed=90}}
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{{Compare|name=Meloetta|forme=Pirouette Forme|type=Normal|type2=Fighting|image=648Meloetta-Pirouette|ab=Serene Grace|how=Use {{mcolor|Relic Song|000}}|HP=100|Attack=128|Defense=90|SpAtk=77|SpDef=77|Speed=128}}
|}

===Genesect===
{{p|Genesect}} has five interchangeable forms. Its form changes to match the [[Drive]] it [[held item|hold]]s, which also changes the type of its [[signature move]], {{m|Techno Blast}}.

*If no Drive is held, Techno Blast will be {{type|Normal}} and Genesect will appear to have a dark yellow Drive.
*If a [[Shock Drive]] is held, Techno Blast will be {{type|Electric}} and Genesect will appear to have a light yellow Drive.
*If a [[Burn Drive]] is held, Techno Blast will be {{type|Fire}} and Genesect will appear to have a red Drive.
*If a [[Chill Drive]] is held, Techno Blast will be {{type|Ice}} and Genesect will appear to have a cyan Drive.
*If a [[Douse Drive]] is held, Techno Blast will be {{type|Water}} and Genesect will appear to have a blue Drive.

Prior to [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Genesect's alternate forms were not registered in the [[Pokédex]].

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| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#C6C6A7" | Genesect [[File:HOME649.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#FAE078" | Shock Drive Genesect [[File:HOME649Y.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#F5AC78" | Burn Drive Genesect [[File:HOME649R.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#BCE6E6" | Chill Drive Genesect [[File:HOME649W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#9DB7F5" | Douse Drive Genesect [[File:HOME649B.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
|}

===Greninja===
{{redirect|Ash-Greninja|the Greninja that belonged to [[Ash Ketchum]]|Ash's Greninja}}
In the [[S19|''XY&Z'' arc]] of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', [[Ash's Greninja]] gained the ability to transform into a stronger form known as "Ash-Greninja" through an occurrence referred to as [[Bond Phenomenon]]. This form was introduced to the games in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].

In the games, a {{p|Greninja}} with the Ability {{a|Battle Bond}} will transform into Ash-Greninja after it directly causes an opponent to [[fainting|faint]] without ending the battle. It will remain in this form until either it faints or the battle ends; in the former case, this prevents it from changing back into Ash-Greninja for the remainder of the battle. Ash-Greninja has different [[base stats]] than regular Greninja, with increased {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Speed}}; additionally, the [[move]] {{m|Water Shuriken}} will be more [[power]]ful and always hit 3 times.

Internally, normal Greninja with Battle Bond are considered to be a separate form to Greninja with {{a|Torrent}} or {{a|Protean}}. These Greninja are always [[gender|male]], cannot {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}, and, like [[Special Pokémon]], are banned from the [[Battle Spot]]. A Greninja with Battle Bond can be transferred to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] from the [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version|Special Demo Version]]. This is the only way to obtain it, meaning it will become unobtainable for players who do not have the demo downloaded after the discontinuation of the 3DS Nintendo eShop in March 2023.

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{{Compare|name=Greninja|type=Water|type2=Dark|ndex=658|ab=Battle Bond|HP=72|Attack=95|Defense=67|SpAtk=103|SpDef=71|Speed=122}}
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{{Compare|name=Greninja|forme=Ash-Greninja|type=Water|type2=Dark|image=658Greninja-Ash|ab=Battle Bond|HP=72|Attack=145|Defense=67|SpAtk=153|SpDef=71|Speed=132}}
|}

===Vivillon===
{{incomplete|section|Do countries such as Ukraine and Myanmar has a 3DS set country option for their Vivillon forms?; map of the entire world about locations of Vivillon forms that is obtainable}}
{{p|Vivillon}} has 18 different patterns that it can have on its wings, with its pattern depending on the set geographic location of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system on which it was generated (for {{pkmn|Egg}}s, this means the game in which the Egg was created, regardless of parents).{{sup/6|XY}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}{{sup/7|SM}}{{sup/7|USUM}} This form cannot be changed. {{p|Scatterbug}} and {{p|Spewpa}} have the pattern of Vivillon they will evolve into already set. The pattern of Vivillon encountered within a game is determined from the system's set geographic location when the save file is created and cannot be changed later unless the game is reset.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="225px"
|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{Orange color light}}" | Archipelago [[File:666Vivillon-Archipelago.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Continental [[File:666Vivillon-Continental.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | Elegant [[File:666Vivillon-Elegant.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | Garden [[File:666Vivillon-Garden.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | High Plains [[File:666Vivillon-High Plains.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Icy Snow [[File:666Vivillon-Icy Snow.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | Jungle [[File:666Vivillon-Jungle.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Marine [[File:666Vivillon-Marine.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Meadow [[File:666Vivillon-Meadow.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{red color light}}" | Modern [[File:666Vivillon-Modern.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | Monsoon [[File:666Vivillon-Monsoon.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{steel color }}" | Ocean [[File:666Vivillon-Ocean.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Polar [[File:666Vivillon-Polar.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{rock color}}" | River [[File:666Vivillon-River.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{ground color}}" | Sandstorm [[File:666Vivillon-Sandstorm.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Savanna [[File:666Vivillon-Savanna.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Sun [[File:666Vivillon-Sun.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{ice color}}" | Tundra [[File:666Vivillon-Tundra.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|}
[[File:Vivillon locations 1.png|thumb|Vivillon locations]]
[[File:Vivillon locations 2.png|thumb|Vivillon locations]]
Locations within a country can have a different form than merely selecting a country without setting a specific location. The China region is only available from the 3DS distributed for that region.

*Archipelago Pattern Vivillon can be found in Puerto Rico, Anguilla, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, north Venezuela, the regions of Atlantic, Guajira and Magdalena regions from Colombia, and the state of Yucatán in Mexico.
*Continental Pattern Vivillon can be found in China, Denmark, Germany, some countries of Argentina, South Korea and the Netherlands.
*Elegant Pattern Vivillon is found in most areas of Japan.
*Garden Pattern Vivillon can be found in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand.
*High Plains Pattern Vivillon is found in the Western United States, although some players in Colorado report finding the Continental Pattern instead. The High Plains Pattern also appears in the British Columbia province of Canada and northern Mexico.
*Icy Snow Pattern Vivillon has been reported in far northern regions of Norway and Russia and all of Finland except Åland, as well as Canada's Northwest and Yukon Territories.
*Jungle Pattern Vivillon has been reported in Malaysia, all of Colombia minus Atlantic, Guajira and Magdalena regions, central and southern Venezuela, northern Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Singapore and some states of nothern Brazil more specifically Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Rondônia and Roraima regions.
*Marine Pattern Vivillon has been reported in all of Chile minus the Magallanes region, all of Spain except the Catalonia region, Portugal and Italy.
*Meadow Pattern Vivillon is known to be found in large sections of France and in Catalonia (Spain).
*Modern Pattern Vivillon has been found in central and southeastern United States.
*Monsoon Pattern Vivillon is known to come from India, Hong Kong, Okinawa, the Tibet region of China and Taiwan.
*Ocean Pattern Vivillon comes from Hawaii and Réunion.
*Polar Pattern Vivillon is known to come from Alaska, the region of Magallanes from Chile, the regions of Tierra del Fuego and Santa Cruz from Argentina, the northeastern United States, and large sections of Canada. Swedish players report finding Polar Pattern Vivillon as well.
*River Pattern Vivillon has been found in most regions of Australia, the Canary Islands (Spain) and several African countries.
*Sandstorm Pattern Vivillon is found throughout the Middle East and Turkey.
*Savanna Pattern Vivillon is known to come from various territories of Argentina, most of Brazil with the exception of some northern states, south Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia.
*Sun Pattern Vivillon has been reported throughout south Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Belize, Zimbabwe and the Northern Territory of Australia.
*Tundra Pattern Vivillon has been found in Hokkaido, Norway, and Iceland.

In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet]], all Spewpa evolve into the Fancy Pattern regardless of the set geographic location of the [[Nintendo Switch]] system. The Fancy Pattern was originally [[GTS Fancy Pattern Vivillon|distributed]] in [[Pokémon X and Y|X and Y]] via the [[Nintendo Network]] from July 8 to 31, 2014 to celebrate the GTS's 100 millionth Pokémon [[trade]].

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| class="roundy" style="background:#{{bulba color}}" | Fancy [[File:666Vivillon-Fancy.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|}

There is also the {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Poké Ball Pattern. It resembles a standard {{i|Poké Ball}}, and was first [[List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Paris Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon|distributed]] in Paris, France to promote the temporary {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} store.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="200px"
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Poké Balls color}}" | Poké Ball [[File:666Vivillon-Poké Ball.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|}

===Flabébé, Floette, and Florges===
{{anchor|Flabébé}}
{{anchor|Floette}}
{{anchor|Florges}}
{{p|Flabébé}}, {{p|Floette}}, and {{p|Florges}} have one of five different flower colors: red, yellow, orange, blue, and white. The flower color is maintained through [[evolution]] and cannot be changed.

In {{g|X and Y}}, Flabébé appear in the {{pkmn2|wild}} in {{DL|Tall grass|flowers}}, with the colors of Flabébé's flower available depending on the flower patch (although each flower patch has multiple Flabébé flower colors). In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, wild Yellow Flower Flabébé appear in [[Melemele Meadow]], with Orange and White Flower Flabébé appearing as its allies called in an [[SOS Battle]]; wild Red Flower Floette appear in [[Ula'ula Meadow]], with Orange and White Flower Floette appearing as its allies called in an SOS Battle; and wild Blue Flower Floette appear in [[Poni Meadow]] and do not call for help.

[[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Flabébé have the same color flower as their mother, or the same form as the Flabébé, Floette, or Florges parent if bred with {{p|Ditto}}.

In [[Generation VI]], since only Blue Flower, Red Flower, and Yellow Flower Floette can appear in the [[Friend Safari]], only these forms of Flabébé, Floette, and Florges can have their {{DL|Ability|Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability}} {{a|Symbiosis}}. In [[Generation VII]], all forms of the Flabébé evolutionary line can have their Hidden Ability, though the Blue Flower forms cannot be caught with it and must be [[transfer]]red with it from a prior game in order to have it.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="225px"
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| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{red color light}}" | Red Flower [[File:HOME669.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME670.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME671.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Yellow Flower [[File:HOME669Y.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME670Y.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME671Y.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Orange Flower [[File:HOME669O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME670O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME671O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Blue Flower [[File:HOME669B.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME670B.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME671B.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{white color light}}" | White Flower [[File:HOME669W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME670W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}} [[File:HOME671W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|}

{{spoilers}}
[[File:AZ's Floette.png|thumb|200px|AZ's unique Floette]]
In the storyline of {{g|X and Y}}, there is also a unique Floette who [[AZ]] befriended 3,000 years ago. The flower it wields has a different design than normal, resembling the structure of the ancient [[ultimate weapon]] constructed by AZ; the form also has a blue, red, and white color scheme instead of green, yellow, and white, reflecting the colors of the {{wp|Flag of France|French tricolor}}. The [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} games include unused data for this Floette as a usable form known as Eternal Flower Floette, but it is unobtainable. Unlike the other forms, it cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or [[Pokémon breeding|breed]], does not have the {{Hidden Ability}} {{a|Symbiosis}}, and can learn the otherwise unused move {{m|Light of Ruin}} at [[level]] 50, being the [[Signature move|only Pokémon able to do so]]. Additionally, all of its [[base stats]] are greater than those of a regular Floette.
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{{Compare|name=Floette|type=Fairy|ndex=670|image=670Floette|ab=Flower Veil|abd=Symbiosis|how=Default form|HP=54|Attack=45|Defense=47|SpAtk=75|SpDef=98|Speed=52}}
|
{{Compare|name=Floette|forme=Eternal Flower|image=AZ's Floette|type=Fairy|ab=Flower Veil|how=Unobtainable|HP=74|Attack=65|Defense=67|SpAtk=125|SpDef=128|Speed=92}}
|}

{{endspoilers}}
{{right clear}}

===Furfrou===
{{p|Furfrou}} can be groomed into one of nine different trims. It can only remain with one of these trims for five days after being groomed. Furfrou will also lose its trim when it is deposited in a [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] (in [[Generation VI]]), withdrawn from a Box (in [[Generation VII]]), deposited in [[Pokémon Bank]], or deposited in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] or [[Pokémon Nursery]]. It is in its Natural Form by default, and will revert to this form if it loses its trim. However, it is possible to deposit trimmed Furfrou in [[Pokémon HOME]] by [[GO Transporter|transferring]] them from [[Pokémon GO]].

The location at which Furfrou can be groomed differs between games:
*In {{g|X and Y}}, Furfrou can be groomed at {{DL|Lumiose City|Friseur Furfrou}} in [[Lumiose City]] for {{PDollar}}500. The player gains access to more trims as they become more [[Lumiose City#Style|stylish]].
*In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Furfrou can be groomed at the [[Pokémon Fan Club]] in [[Slateport City]] for {{PDollar}}500.
*In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], Furfrou can be groomed for {{PDollar}}500 by a {{tc|Punk Girl}} at [[Malie City]]'s salon or a {{tc|Beauty}} at [[Hau'oli City]]'s salon{{sup/7|USUM}}.

In Pokémon X and Y only, Furfrou's trims are not registered in the [[Pokédex]].

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|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Natural Form [[File:HOME676.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Heart Trim [[File:HOME676He.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Star Trim [[File:HOME676St.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | Diamond Trim [[File:HOME676Di.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{morning color light}}" | Debutante Trim [[File:HOME676De.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{hall color light}}" | Matron Trim [[File:HOME676Ma.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{bulba color light}}" | Dandy Trim [[File:HOME676Da.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{day color light}}" | La Reine Trim [[File:HOME676La.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | Kabuki Trim [[File:HOME676Ka.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Pharaoh Trim [[File:HOME676Ph.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
|}

===Aegislash===
{{p|Aegislash}}, due to its [[Ability]] {{a|Stance Change}}, can change forms in battle depending on the move it uses. Initially in Shield Forme, using a damaging move will change it to Blade Forme, while using {{m|King's Shield}} will change it back into Shield Forme. Outside of battle, it is always in its Shield Forme.

Shield Forme Aegislash has high {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}, while Blade Forme Aegislash has high {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}.

{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
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{{Compare|name=Aegislash|forme=Shield Forme|type=Steel|type2=Ghost|image=681Aegislash-Shield|how=Default Use {{mcolor|King's Shield|000}}|ab=Stance Change|HP=60|Attack=50|Defense={{tt|140|150 prior to Generation VIII}}|SpAtk=50|SpDef={{tt|140|150 prior to Generation VIII}}|Speed=60}}
|
{{Compare|name=Aegislash|forme=Blade Forme|type=Steel|type2=Ghost|image=681Aegislash-Blade|ab=Stance Change|how=Use a damaging {{color2|000|move}}|HP=60|Attack={{tt|140|150 prior to Generation VIII}}|Defense=50|SpAtk={{tt|140|150 prior to Generation VIII}}|SpDef=50|Speed=60}}
|}

===Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist===
{{anchor|Pumpkaboo}}
{{anchor|Gourgeist}}
{{p|Pumpkaboo}} and {{p|Gourgeist}} each have four different sizes: Small, Average, Large, or Super. Larger sizes of Pumpkaboo are rarer to encounter in the {{pkmn2|wild}}. These forms are non-interchangeable.

Different sizes have different [[base stats]]. For Pumpkaboo, with each increase in size, its base {{stat|HP}} stat increases by 5 points while its base {{stat|Speed}} stat decreases by 5 points. For Gourgeist, with each increase in size, its base HP stat increases by 10 points and its base {{stat|Attack}} stat increases by 5 points while its base Speed stat decreases by 15 points. Consequently, the base stat total of a Pumpkaboo or Gourgeist does not vary with size.

[[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Pumpkaboo are the same size as their mother, or the same size as the Pumpkaboo or Gourgeist parent if bred with {{p|Ditto}}.

Wild Super Size Pumpkaboo will always hold a [[Miracle Seed]], whereas other sizes will never hold an [[item]] in the wild. Super Size variants have different, lower-pitched [[Cry|cries]] than the other forms, and are also the only Pokémon to have the XXL size designation in [[Pokémon GO]].

Previously, only Average Size and Super Size Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist could have their {{DL|Ability|Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability}} {{a|Insomnia}}. Average Size can be obtained with its Hidden Ability from the [[Friend Safari]]; Super Size could be obtained with its Hidden Ability from {{pkmn2|event}}s. Since Version 1.2.0 of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], all sizes can be obtained with their Hidden Abilities via [[Ability Patch]]es.

The different sizes of Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist do not use different menu sprites, except in [[Pokémon HOME]].

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{compare|name=Pumpkaboo|forme=Small Size|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|image=HOME710Sm|ab=Pickup|ab2=Frisk|abd=Insomnia|HP=44|Attack=66|Defense=70|SpAtk=44|SpDef=55|Speed=56}}
|
{{compare|name=Pumpkaboo|forme=Average Size|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|image=HOME710|ab=Pickup|ab2=Frisk|abd=Insomnia|HP=49|Attack=66|Defense=70|SpAtk=44|SpDef=55|Speed=51}}
|
{{compare|name=Pumpkaboo|forme=Large Size|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|image=HOME710La|ab=Pickup|ab2=Frisk|abd=Insomnia|HP=54|Attack=66|Defense=70|SpAtk=44|SpDef=55|Speed=46}}
|
{{compare|name=Pumpkaboo|forme=Super Size|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|image=HOME710Su|ab=Pickup|ab2=Frisk|abd=Insomnia|HP=59|Attack=66|Defense=70|SpAtk=44|SpDef=55|Speed=41}}
|}
{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Gourgeist|forme=Small Size|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|image=HOME711Sm|ab=Pickup|ab2=Frisk|abd=Insomnia|HP=55|Attack=85|Defense=122|SpAtk=58|SpDef=75|Speed=99}}
|
{{Compare|name=Gourgeist|forme=Average Size|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|image=HOME711|ab=Pickup|ab2=Frisk|abd=Insomnia|HP=65|Attack=90|Defense=122|SpAtk=58|SpDef=75|Speed=84}}
|
{{Compare|name=Gourgeist|forme=Large Size|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|image=HOME711La|ab=Pickup|ab2=Frisk|abd=Insomnia|HP=75|Attack=95|Defense=122|SpAtk=58|SpDef=75|Speed=69}}
|
{{Compare|name=Gourgeist|forme=Super Size|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|image=HOME711Su|ab=Pickup|ab2=Frisk|abd=Insomnia|HP=85|Attack=100|Defense=122|SpAtk=58|SpDef=75|Speed=54}}
|}

===Xerneas===
{{p|Xerneas}} has two forms: Neutral Mode and Active Mode. There is no gameplay difference between them; Xerneas appears in Active Mode in {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]]s, and appears in Neutral Mode in other situations, such as in cutscenes, the [[party]] and [[summary]] screens, the [[Pokémon Storage System]], [[Pokémon-Amie]], [[Pokémon Refresh]], [[Pokémon Camp]], and as a [[walking Pokémon]]. According to the Pokédex, Xerneas shares everlasting life while it is in Active Mode.

Xerneas's horns and some highlights in its fur are light blue in Neutral Mode and light gold in Active Mode. In Active Mode, the protrusions on its horns and the spots on its back light up in several different colors.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="225px"
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| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Neutral Mode [[File:HOME716N.png|150px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Active Mode [[File:HOME716.png|150px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|}

===Zygarde===
{{p|Zygarde}} has three different Formes, as well as two distinct constituent parts. The 50% Forme debuted in [[Pokémon X and Y]]. The other two Formes and both constituent parts debuted in the {{pkmn|anime}} during the ''{{DL|List of Pokémon the Series: XY episodes|XY&Z}}'' arc of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and made their [[core series]] debut in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].

A Zygarde Cell is a single cell of Zygarde. They can be found scattered throughout the [[Alola]] region. They do not have thoughts or will, and can communicate with Zygarde Cores via telepathy. They are incapable of performing [[move]]s.

A Zygarde Core is a "brain" of Zygarde. They can communicate with Zygarde Cells and other Cores via telepathy. They take action when the region's ecosystem is threatened.

Zygarde 10% Forme is a Zygarde with 10% of its cells. It has razor-sharp teeth, and can reach speeds up to 60 mph (100 km/h). It can change into Complete Forme with its [[Ability]] {{a|Power Construct}}.

Zygarde 50% Forme is a Zygarde with 50% of its cells. It watches over and maintains the local ecosystem. It can change into Complete Forme with its Ability Power Construct.

A Zygarde with the Power Construct Ability will change into Complete Forme when its HP falls below half in a {{pkmn|battle}}.

Zygarde Complete Forme is a Zygarde with 100% of its cells. Zygarde only takes on this form when the ecosystem is under threat and it believes Zygarde 50% Forme is unable to deal with it. Its power is said to exceed that of {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}.

In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], the Aether Base on {{rt|16|Alola}} on [[Ula'ula Island]] contains a Reassembly Unit, which can be used to create Zygarde 10% Forme and Zygarde 50% Forme from Zygarde Cells and Cores in the player's [[Zygarde Cube]], or disassemble Zygarde with Aura Break back into Cells and Cores (Zygarde with Power Construct cannot be separated).

The player can create any number of Zygarde using the Reassembly Unit as long they have enough Cores and Cells. A Zygarde 10% Forme with Aura Break can be assembled with 10 Cells and Cores, a Zygarde 50% Forme with Aura Break can be assembled with 50 Cells and Cores, and a Zygarde 50% Forme with Power Construct can be assembled with 100 Cells and Cores. The Zygarde Cube can be used to change a Zygarde with Power Construct between 10% Forme and 50% Forme; Zygarde with Aura Break cannot change forms.

While only 100 Cells and Cores are normally available in one save file, the player can obtain more by separating Zygarde with Aura Break from other save files. A Zygarde separated into Cells will be lost forever.

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the player can collect Zygarde Cells and Cores in the overworld throughout the Alola region after obtaining the Zygarde Cube. There are a total of 5 Cores and 95 Cells throughout the region.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player can catch a wild Zygarde 50% Forme in [[Resolution Cave]] on [[Poni Island]]; after the player catches this Zygarde, [[Dexio]] will battle the player on {{rt|16|Alola}}, and upon being defeated, he will give the player the Zygarde Cube (containing 40 Zygarde Cells) and Zygarde 10% Forme.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Zygarde Cell [[File:718Zygarde-Cell.png|100px]]
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Zygarde Core [[File:718Zygarde-Core.png|100px]]
|}

{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Zygarde|forme=10% Forme|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|image=718Zygarde-10Percent|ab=Aura Break|ab2=Power Construct|HP=54|Attack=100|Defense=71|SpAtk=61|SpDef=85|Speed=115}}
|
{{Compare|name=Zygarde|forme=50% Forme|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|ndex=718|ab=Aura Break|ab2=Power Construct|HP=108|Attack=100|Defense=121|SpAtk=81|SpDef=95|Speed=95}}
|
{{Compare|name=Zygarde|forme=Complete Forme|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|image=718Zygarde-Complete|ab=Power Construct|HP=216|Attack=100|Defense=121|SpAtk=91|SpDef=95|Speed=85}}
|}

===Hoopa===
{{p|Hoopa}} has two forms it can change between using the [[Prison Bottle]].

By default, Hoopa Confined is the form taken by Hoopa, which is {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}}. When exposed to a Prison Bottle, Hoopa Confined transforms into Hoopa Unbound, which is {{2t|Psychic|Dark}}. Hoopa Unbound was introduced in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]].

Hoopa Unbound will change back into Hoopa Confined after three days have passed since using the Prison Bottle; Hoopa also changes back to Hoopa Confined when deposited in the [[PC]] (prior to [[Generation VII]]), when withdrawn from the PC (Generation VII), or when deposited in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] or [[Pokémon Nursery]].

The two forms have different [[base stats]], [[type]]s, learnsets, and [[cry|cries]]. Additionally, the [[move]] {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} is usable only by Hoopa Unbound, and will fail if Hoopa Confined (or any other Pokémon) attempts to use it.

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Hoopa|forme=Hoopa Confined|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost|image=720Hoopa|ab=Magician|how=Wait three days, or deposit in PC|HP=80|Attack=110|Defense=60|SpAtk=150|SpDef=130|Speed=70}}
|
{{Compare|name=Hoopa|forme=Hoopa Unbound|type=Psychic|type2=Dark|image=720Hoopa-Unbound|ab=Magician|how={{color2|000|Prison Bottle}}|HP=80|Attack=160|Defense=60|SpAtk=170|SpDef=130|Speed=80}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:5px solid #{{psychic color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | [[File:720Hoopa.png|96px]] {{color|{{ghost color dark}}|Hoopa Confined}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:720Hoopa-Unbound.png|96px]] {{color|{{dark color dark}}|Hoopa Unbound}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
|-
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hyperspace Hole|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hyperspace Fury|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Trick|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Destiny Bond|{{ghost color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Ally Switch|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Confusion|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|6}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Astonish|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''{{tt2|*|STAB only for Hoopa Confined|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|10}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Magic Coat|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|15}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Light Screen|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|19}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Psybeam|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|25}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Skill Swap|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|29}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Power Split|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Guard Split|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|35}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Phantom Force|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|46}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Zen Headbutt|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Knock Off|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|50}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Wonder Room|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Trick Room|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|55}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dark Pulse|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|68}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Nasty Plot|{{dark color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|75}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|85}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hyperspace Hole|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hyperspace Fury|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; color: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}

===Oricorio===
{{p|Oricorio}} has four distinct styles. Each island of [[Alola]] has a different form of Oricorio in the [[Wild Pokémon|wild]]: Baile Style is found on [[Ula'ula Island]], Pom-Pom Style on [[Melemele Island]], Pa'u Style on [[Akala Island]], and Sensu Style on [[Poni Island]]. Oricorio can change between its forms by sipping [[Nectar]], with [[Red Nectar]] changing it to Baile Style, [[Yellow Nectar]] changing it to Pom-Pom Style, [[Pink Nectar]] changing it to Pa'u Style, and [[Purple Nectar]] changing it to Sensu Style. Each of Oricorio's four styles has a different primary [[type]]; Oricorio's [[signature move]] {{m|Revelation Dance}} changes type to match the user's primary type. The forms also have different [[cry|cries]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | Baile Style [[File:741Oricorio-Baile.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Pom-Pom Style [[File:741Oricorio-Pom-Pom.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Pa'u Style [[File:741Oricorio-Pa'u.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | Sensu Style [[File:741Oricorio-Sensu.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|}

===Lycanroc===
{{p|Lycanroc}} has three non-interchangeable forms: Midday Form, Midnight Form, and Dusk Form. In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}, {{p|Rockruff}} will only evolve into Midday Form Lycanroc, while in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon}}, Rockruff will only evolve into Midnight Form Lycanroc (though both Midday Form and Midnight Form can be caught in the {{pkmn2|wild}} in all versions). In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], Rockruff's evolution now depends on the [[time|time of day]] rather than what game it is in.

Dusk Form debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]; only special Rockruff with the [[Ability]] {{a|Own Tempo}} can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc. Rockruff with Own Tempo and Dusk Form Lycanroc can breed to produce more Rockruff with Own Tempo. After initially being {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive, Own Tempo Rockruff and Dusk Form Lycanroc were later made available through normal means in [[Max Raid Battle]]s in [[The Isle of Armor]] in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Lycanroc's forms have different [[stat]]s, {{Abilities}}, learnsets, and [[cry|cries]].

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Lycanroc|forme=Midday Form|type=Rock|ndex=745|ab=Keen Eye|ab2=Sand Rush|abd=Steadfast|how={{color2|000|Evolution|Evolve}} (during the day starting {{color2|000|Level}} 25)|HP=75|Attack=115|Defense=65|SpAtk=55|SpDef=65|Speed=112}}
|
{{Compare|name=Lycanroc|forme=Midnight Form|type=Rock|image=745Lycanroc-Midnight|ab=Keen Eye|ab2=Vital Spirit|abd=No Guard|how={{color2|000|Evolution|Evolve}} (at night starting {{color2|000|Level}} 25)|HP=85|Attack=115|Defense=75|SpAtk=55|SpDef=75|Speed=82}}
|
{{Compare|name=Lycanroc|forme=Dusk Form|type=Rock|image=745Lycanroc-Dusk|ab=Tough Claws|how=Evolve from {{acolor|Own Tempo|000}} {{pcolor|Rockruff|000}} (between 7:00 and 7:59 PM starting at {{color2|000|Level}} 25)|HP=75|Attack=117|Defense=65|SpAtk=55|SpDef=65|Speed=110}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{rock color}}; border:5px solid #{{rock color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{rock color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:745Lycanroc.png|96px]] {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Midday Form}} {{typecolor|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:745Lycanroc-Midnight.png|96px]] {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Midnight Form}} {{typecolor|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:745Lycanroc-Dusk.png|96px]] {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Dusk Form}} {{typecolor|Rock}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sucker Punch|{{dark color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Counter|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crush Claw|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sucker Punch|{{dark color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Counter|{{fighting color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Accelerock|{{rock color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Endure|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Quick Guard|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Reversal|{{fighting color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Quick Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Taunt|{{dark color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sucker Punch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Accelerock|{{rock color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Quick Guard|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Quick Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{unknown color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crush Claw|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Tackle|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leer|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Sand Attack|{{ground color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double Team|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|12}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Rock Throw|{{rock color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|16}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Howl|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|20}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|24}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Rock Tomb|{{rock color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|30}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Roar|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|36}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Rock Slide|{{rock color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|42}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|48}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|54}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Stealth Rock|{{rock color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{rock color dark}}" | {{color|{{rock color light}}|60}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Stone Edge|{{rock color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{rock color dark}}; color: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{rock color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}

===Wishiwashi===
{{p|Wishiwashi}} has two interchangeable forms: Solo Form and School Form. It can change between them using its {{a|Schooling}} [[Ability]] if it is at least [[level]] 20. Its two forms have different [[base stats]], with School Form having significantly higher {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Special Defense}}, but lower {{stat|Speed}} and identical {{stat|HP}}. The two forms also have different [[Cry|cries]]. Outside of battle, Wishiwashi is always in Solo Form.

Wishiwashi starts {{pkmn|battle}}s in its Solo Form. If it is at least level 20 and has above 25% of its maximum {{stat|HP}} remaining when it enters battle, it will change into its School Form. If its remaining HP is at or below 25% of its maximum HP at the end of a turn, it will revert back to Solo Form; however, if it subsequently has above 25% of its maximum HP remaining at the end of a turn, it will change back into School Form. If it is switched out while in School Form, it will revert to its Solo Form.

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Wishiwashi|forme=Solo Form|type=Water|image=746Wishiwashi-Solo|ab=Schooling|HP=45|Attack=20|Defense=20|SpAtk=25|SpDef=25|Speed=40}}
|
{{Compare|name=Wishiwashi|forme=School Form|type=Water|image=746Wishiwashi-School|ab=Schooling|HP=45|Attack=140|Defense=130|SpAtk=140|SpDef=135|Speed=30}}
|}

===Silvally===
{{p|Silvally}} has multiple different forms that it switches between with its [[Ability]] {{a|RKS System}}, with each of its forms having a different [[type]]. In total, it has eighteen different forms, one for each type.

By default, Silvally is in its {{type|Normal}} form. If it [[held item|hold]]s a [[memory]], it changes its form to be the same type as the type the memory corresponds to.

In [[Generation VII]], Silvally can only learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} while in its {{type|Dragon}} form; however, in [[Generation VIII]], it can learn Draco Meteor regardless of its form.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" cellpadding="4"
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Type: Normal [[File:HOME773.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Normal}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | Type: Fighting [[File:HOME773Fighting.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Type: Flying [[File:HOME773Flying.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | Type: Poison [[File:HOME773Poison.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Poison}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | Type: Ground [[File:HOME773Ground.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Ground}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | Type: Rock [[File:HOME773Rock.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Rock}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | Type: Bug [[File:HOME773Bug.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Bug}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | Type: Ghost [[File:HOME773Ghost.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | Type: Steel [[File:HOME773Steel.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | Type: Fire [[File:HOME773Fire.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fire}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Type: Water [[File:HOME773Water.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Water}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | Type: Grass [[File:HOME773Grass.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Grass}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Type: Electric [[File:HOME773Electric.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Type: Psychic [[File:HOME773Psychic.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | Type: Ice [[File:HOME773Ice.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Ice}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Type: Dragon [[File:HOME773Dragon.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | Type: Dark [[File:HOME773Dark.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dark}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Type: Fairy [[File:HOME773Fairy.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|}

===Minior===
{{p|Minior}} has two forms: Meteor Form and Core Form, and changes between them with its [[Ability]] {{a|Shields Down}}. It is always in Core Form outside of battle. In {{pkmn|battle}}s, it starts in Meteor Form, but if its {{stat|HP}} is at or below 50% of its maximum HP at the end of a turn, its shell breaks and it changes into Core Form. It changes back into Meteor Form at the end of a turn if its HP is above 50% of its maximum HP.

Meteor Form and Core Form have different stats:
*Meteor Form Minior has lower attacking stats and {{stat|Speed}}, but higher defenses.
*Core Form Minior has higher attacking stats and Speed, but lower defenses.

Due to its Ability Shields Down, Meteor Form Minior cannot be afflicted by [[status condition]]s or become drowsy due to {{m|Yawn}}.

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Minior|forme=Meteor Form|type=Rock|type2=Flying|ndex=774|ab=Shields Down|HP=60|Attack=60|Defense=100|SpAtk=60|SpDef=100|Speed=60}}
|
{{Compare|name=Minior|forme=Core Form|type=Rock|type2=Flying|image=774Minior-Core|ab=Shields Down|HP=60|Attack=100|Defense=60|SpAtk=100|SpDef=60|Speed=120}}
|}

Minior's Core Form can be one of seven different colors, each corresponding to one of the colors of a {{wp|rainbow}}. These forms are purely cosmetic and are non-interchangeable. [[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Minior will always have the same color as their parent.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="225px"
|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{red color light}}" | Red Core [[File:HOME774R.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Orange Core [[File:HOME774O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Yellow Core [[File:HOME774Y.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | Green Core [[File:HOME774G.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Blue Core [[File:HOME774B.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Indigo Core [[File:HOME774I.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Violet Core [[File:HOME774V.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|}

===Mimikyu===
{{p|Mimikyu}} has two interchangeable forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form. It is always in Disguised Form outside of {{pkmn|battle}}s.

Mimikyu starts battles in its Disguised Form. When it is hit by a damaging [[move]], its [[Ability]] {{a|Disguise}} reduces the damage it takes from it: in [[Generation VII]], it takes no damage from it at all, and in [[Generation VIII]], it only loses 1/8 of its maximum {{stat|HP}}. Afterwards, its disguise slumps to the side and it changes into Busted Form. While in Busted Form, it can be damaged normally. Mimikyu will stay in Busted Form until either it [[fainted|faint]]s or the battle ends.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Disguised Form [[File:HOME778.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | Busted Form [[File:HOME778B.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
|}

===Necrozma===
{{p|Necrozma}} has three additional forms: Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Ultra Necrozma. All three of these forms were introduced in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]].

Dusk Mane Necrozma is the form it attains from absorbing {{p|Solgaleo}}. The player can induce and undo this fusion with the [[N-Solarizer]]. After fusing, Necrozma will attempt to learn {{m|Sunsteel Strike}}, and can hold [[Solganium Z]] to access Solgaleo's exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}. Its [[cry]] is a combination of normal Necrozma and Solgaleo's cries.

Dawn Wings Necrozma is the form it attains from absorbing {{p|Lunala}}. The player can induce and undo this fusion with the [[N-Lunarizer]]. After fusing, Necrozma will attempt to learn {{m|Moongeist Beam}}, and can hold [[Lunalium Z]] to access Lunala's exclusive Z-Move, {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}. Its cry is a combination of normal Necrozma and Lunala's cries.

If Necrozma separates from Solgaleo or Lunala while it knows the borrowed move (Sunsteel Strike or Moongeist Beam), that move will be forgotten. If the borrowed move was its only [[move]], Necrozma will learn {{m|Confusion}}.

Due to the mechanics of the N-Solarizer and N-Lunarizer, each player can have a maximum of one Dusk Mane Necrozma and one Dawn Wings Necrozma at a time per game (though having both at the same time requires [[Trade|trading]] or [[transfer]]ring for a second Necrozma). If it is fused with Solgaleo or Lunala, Necrozma cannot be traded, [[release]]d, or deposited into [[Pokémon Bank]] or [[Pokémon HOME]].

Ultra Necrozma is a third form Necrozma can attain if it enters a {{pkmn|battle}} in its Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings form while holding its exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Ultranecrozium Z]], at which point the player can use the [[Ultra Burst]] command from the move menu to transform it into Ultra Necrozma. Once transformed, Ultra Necrozma can also use the Ultranecrozium Z on a subsequent turn to upgrade {{m|Photon Geyser}} into its exclusive Z-Move, {{m|Light That Burns the Sky}}. Ultra Necrozma will revert to its previous form when it [[Fainting|faints]] or when the battle ends. Ultra Burst can only be used once per battle, even if the player has multiple Necrozma or revives a fainted Necrozma. Ultra Necrozma has been removed from the core series as of [[Generation VIII]].

{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Necrozma|type=Psychic|ndex=800|ab=Prism Armor|HP=97|Attack=107|Defense=101|SpAtk=127|SpDef=89|Speed=79}}
|
{{Compare|name=Necrozma|forme=Dusk Mane Necrozma|how={{color2|000|N-Solarizer}} and {{pcolor|Solgaleo|000}}|type=Psychic|type2=Steel|image=800Necrozma-Dusk Mane|ab=Prism Armor|HP=97|Attack=157|Defense=127|SpAtk=113|SpDef=109|Speed=77}}
|
{{Compare|name=Necrozma|forme=Dawn Wings Necrozma|how={{color2|000|N-Lunarizer}} and {{pcolor|Lunala|000}}|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost|image=800Necrozma-Dawn Wings|ab=Prism Armor|HP=97|Attack=113|Defense=109|SpAtk=157|SpDef=127|Speed=77}}
|
{{Compare|name=Necrozma|forme=Ultra Necrozma|how={{color2|000|Ultranecrozium Z}}|type=Psychic|type2=Dragon|image=800Necrozma-Ultra|ab=Neuroforce|HP=97|Attack=167|Defense=97|SpAtk=167|SpDef=97|Speed=129}}
|}

===Magearna===
{{p|Magearna}} has an alternate form called Original Color Magearna. The difference between Magearna's forms is purely aesthetic: the Original Color form is red and gold. Prior to the launch of [[Pokémon HOME]], Original Color Magearna was not able to be legitimately obtained, and it only appeared in an official capacity in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. Since Pokémon HOME's release in February 2020, if a player completes the [[National Pokédex]] (up to {{p|Eternatus}}, including [[Mythical Pokémon]]), they will receive a [[Mystery Gift]] containing an Original Color Magearna.

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

===Cramorant===
{{p|Cramorant}} has three forms. It is always in its standard form outside of {{pkmn|battle}}, while its other two forms are activated in battle by its [[Ability]], {{a|Gulp Missile}}.

Cramorant starts battle in its standard form. If it uses {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Dive}} in this form while it has over 50% of its maximum {{stat|HP}} remaining, it will change into Gulping Form, which has an {{p|Arrokuda}} caught in its beak. If Gulping Form Cramorant is hit by a damaging [[move]], then Cramorant will spit the Arrokuda out at the attacker, which deals damage equal to 25% of their maximum HP, lowers their {{stat|Defense}} by one stage, and reverts Cramorant back to its standard form.

If Cramorant uses {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Dive}} in its standard form while it is at or below 50% of its maximum HP, it will change into Gorging Form, which has a {{p|Pikachu}} caught in its beak. If Gorging Form Cramorant is hit by a damaging move, then Cramorant will spit the Pikachu out at the attacker, which deals damage equal to 25% of their maximum HP, {{status|Paralyzed|paralyzes}} them, and reverts Cramorant back to its standard form.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="30%" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | Cramorant [[File:HOME845.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| class="roundy" width="30%" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Gulping Form [[File:HOME845Gu.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| class="roundy" width="30%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Gorging Form [[File:HOME845Go.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Water}}
|}

===Toxtricity===
{{p|Toxtricity}} has two non-interchangeable forms: Amped Form and Low Key Form. When {{p|Toxel}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into Toxtricity, the form it evolves into depends on its [[Nature]] (unaffected by [[mint]]s):
*Toxel will evolve into Amped Form Toxtricity if its Nature is Hardy, Brave, Adamant, Naughty, Docile, Impish, Lax, Hasty, Jolly, Naive, Rash, Sassy, or Quirky.
*Toxel will evolve into Low Key Form Toxtricity if its Nature is Lonely, Bold, Relaxed, Timid, Serious, Modest, Mild, Quiet, Bashful, Calm, Gentle, or Careful.

Both forms of Toxtricity have the same [[base stats]], but learn slightly different [[move]]s, and have different possible {{Abilities}}. Both forms have access to the same [[Gigantamax]] form.

{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Toxtricity|forme=Amped Form|how={{color2|000|Nature}} is Hardy, Brave, Adamant, Naughty, Docile, Impish, Lax, Hasty, Jolly, Naive, Rash, Sassy, or Quirky|image=849Toxtricity-Amped|type=Electric|type2=Poison|ndex=800|ab=Punk Rock|ab2=Plus|abd=Technician|HP=75|Attack=98|Defense=70|SpAtk=114|SpDef=70|Speed=75}}
|
{{Compare|name=Toxtricity|forme=Low Key Form|how={{color2|000|Nature}} is Lonely, Bold, Relaxed, Timid, Serious, Modest, Mild, Quiet, Bashful, Calm, Gentle, or Careful|type=Electric|type2=Poison|image=849Toxtricity-Low Key|ab=Punk Rock|ab2=Minus|abd=Technician|HP=75|Attack=98|Defense=70|SpAtk=114|SpDef=70|Speed=75}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{electric color}}; border:5px solid #{{electric color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | [[File:849Toxtricity-Amped.png|96px]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Amped Form}} {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | [[File:849Toxtricity-Low Key.png|96px]] {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Low Key Form}} {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Spark|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Spark|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Eerie Impulse|{{electric color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Belch|{{poison color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Tearful Look|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Nuzzle|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Growl|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Flail|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Acid|{{poison color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder Shock|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Acid Spray|{{poison color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leer|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Noble Roar|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|4}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Charge|{{electric color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|8}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Shock Wave|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|12}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|16}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Taunt|{{dark color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|20}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Venoshock|{{poison color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Venom Drench|{{poison color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|24}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Screech|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|28}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Swagger|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|32}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Toxic|{{poison color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|36}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Discharge|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|40}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Poison Jab|{{poison color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|44}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Overdrive|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|48}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Boomburst|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{electric color dark}}" | {{color|{{electric color light}}|52}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Shift Gear|{{steel color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Magnetic Flux|{{electric color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{electric color dark}}; color: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{electric color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}

===Sinistea and Polteageist===
{{anchor|Sinistea}}
{{anchor|Polteageist}}
{{p|Sinistea}} and {{p|Polteageist}} each have two non-interchangeable forms: Phony Form and Antique Form<ref name="guide">[[Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide]]</ref>. The Antique Form is rarer and has a stamp of authenticity hidden on the underside of its base. The only functional difference between the two forms is the [[Evolution item]] used by Sinistea to [[Evolution|evolve]] into Polteageist: Phony Form Sinistea require a [[Cracked Pot]], while Antique Form Sinistea require a [[Chipped Pot]]. [[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Sinistea will always be in Phony Form.

In Japanese, the names of Sinistea and Polteageist's forms use 「フォルム」 ''form'', the term otherwise primarily used in the names of forms localized as Forme in English.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|- [[File:HOME854 b.png|150px]] {{typecolor|Ghost}} [[File:HOME855 b.png|150px]] {{typecolor|Ghost}}

| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | Antique Form [[File:HOME854A b.png|150px]] {{typecolor|Ghost}} [[File:HOME855A b.png|150px]] {{typecolor|Ghost}}
|}

===Alcremie===
{{p|Alcremie}}'s form depends on two different parameters: its cream and type of [[Sweet]]. Cream affects the color of Alcremie's body, while the Sweet affects its eye color and head ornaments. There are nine different types of cream and seven different types of Sweet. Any type of cream can be paired with any Sweet, resulting in 63 different non-[[Gigantamax]] forms of Alcremie, not including its {{Shiny}} coloration. Each of Alcremie's creams have different menu sprites and Pokédex entries, while Sweets only affect the appearance of Alcremie's 3D model; all of Alcremie's menu sprites show it with a [[Strawberry Sweet]], regardless of its actual Sweet. Alcremie's forms are purely aesthetic.

Alcremie's form is non-interchangeable and is decided when it evolves from {{p|Milcery}}. Milcery evolves into Alcremie while holding a [[Sweet]] when its Trainer spins and strikes a pose while it is in the [[party]]. The type of Sweet on Alcremie is dependent on which Sweet it was holding, while the cream color varies depending on the [[Time|time of day]], the length of the spin, and whether the Trainer was spinning clockwise or counterclockwise.

All Alcremie forms have access to the same Gigantamax form. Normally, the only Gigantamax Alcremie that can be encountered in [[Max Raid Battle]]s have Vanilla Cream and the Strawberry Sweet. However, all types of cream appeared as Gigantamax Alcremie in limited-time [[Wild Area News]], but only with the Strawberry Sweet. Additionally, Milcery with the Gigantamax Factor were also available in limited-time Wild Area News, enabling players to obtain a Gigantamax Alcremie with any Sweet and cream combination. [[Max Soup]] can also be used to give any Alcremie the Gigantamax Factor.

Shiny Alcremie always has the same color, regardless of its actual cream type (which is still visible in its menu sprite).

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
|
| Vanilla Cream
| Ruby Cream
| Matcha Cream
| Mint Cream
| Lemon Cream
| Salted Cream
| Ruby Swirl
| Caramel Swirl
| Rainbow Swirl
| {{Shiny}}
|-
| {{bag3|Strawberry Sweet}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{jump color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MaC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{skill color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MiC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{stamina color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869LeC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869SaC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{bronze color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869CaS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{yellow color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RaS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{red color}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869_s.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|-
| {{bag3|Berry Sweet}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869B.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuCB.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{jump color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MaCB.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{skill color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MiCB.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{stamina color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869LeCB.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869SaCB.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuSB.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{bronze color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869CaSB.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{yellow color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RaSB.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869B_s.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|-
| {{bag3|Love Sweet}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869L.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuCL.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{jump color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MaCL.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{skill color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MiCL.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{stamina color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869LeCL.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869SaCL.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuSL.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{bronze color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869CaSL.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{yellow color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RaSL.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869L_s.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|-
| {{bag3|Star Sweet}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869S.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuCS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{jump color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MaCS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{skill color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MiCS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{stamina color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869LeCS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869SaCS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuSS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{bronze color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869CaSS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{yellow color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RaSS.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tough color}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869S_s.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|-
| {{bag3|Clover Sweet}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869C.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuCC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{jump color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MaCC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{skill color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MiCC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{stamina color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869LeCC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869SaCC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuSC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{bronze color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869CaSC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{yellow color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RaSC.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{smart color}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869C_s.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|-
| {{bag3|Flower Sweet}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869F.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuCF.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{jump color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MaCF.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{skill color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MiCF.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{stamina color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869LeCF.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869SaCF.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuSF.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{bronze color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869CaSF.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{yellow color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RaSF.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{attack color}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869F_s.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|-
| {{bag3|Ribbon Sweet}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869R.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{ruby color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuCR.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{jump color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MaCR.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{skill color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869MiCR.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{stamina color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869LeCR.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869SaCR.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RuSR.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{bronze color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869CaSR.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{yellow color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869RaSR.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:HOME869R_s.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fairy}}
|}

===Eiscue===
{{p|Eiscue}} has two interchangeable forms: Ice Face and Noice Face. It switches between them with its [[Ability]] {{a|Ice Face}}. It is always in its Ice Face form outside of {{pkmn|battle}}.

Eiscue starts battles in Ice Face form. When it is hit by a [[physical move]], it does not take damage and instead transforms into Noice Face form. In this form, it has decreased {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} and increased {{stat|Speed}}, and it can be damaged by normal means. When in Noice Face form, Eiscue will change back to Ice Face form if {{weather|hail}} begins while it is on the field, or if it is sent out into battle while it is hailing.

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{{Compare|name=Eiscue|forme=Ice Face|type=Ice|ndex=875|image=HOME875|ab=Ice Face|how=Default form Restored in {{color2|000|Hail (weather condition)|Hail}}|HP=75|Attack=80|Defense=110|SpAtk=65|SpDef=90|Speed=50}}
|
{{Compare|name=Eiscue|forme=Noice Face|type=Ice|image=HOME875N|ab=Ice Face|how=Hit by a {{color2|000|physical move}}|HP=75|Attack=80|Defense=70|SpAtk=65|SpDef=50|Speed=130}}
|}

===Morpeko===
{{p|Morpeko}} has two forms that it switches between with its {{a|Hunger Switch}} [[Ability]]: Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode. Its [[signature move]] {{m|Aura Wheel}} is {{type|Electric}} when it is in Full Belly Mode and {{type|Dark}} when it is in Hangry Mode. It starts {{pkmn|battle}}s in Full Belly Mode and switches between forms at the end of every turn while it is sent out. It is always in Full Belly Mode outside of battle.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Full Belly Mode [[File:Morpeko-Full.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | Hangry Mode [[File:Morpeko-Hangry.png|96px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
|}

===Zacian and Zamazenta===
{{anchor|Zacian}}
{{anchor|Zamazenta}}
The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} each have two forms that change their appearance, [[stat]]s, [[type]]s, and [[Cry|cries]]. Their default forms are both called Hero of Many Battles; they are always in this form outside of {{pkmn|battle}}. In battle, Zacian will be in its Crowned Sword form if it is holding a [[Rusted Sword]], while Zamazenta will be in its Crowned Shield form if it is holding a [[Rusted Shield]]. In these forms, they both gain {{t|Steel}} as a secondary type; additionally, Zacian has increased {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}}, while Zamazenta has increased {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} but decreased Speed.

If Zacian knows {{m|Iron Head}}, then it will be replaced with {{m|Behemoth Blade}} while it is in its Crowned Sword form; if Zamazenta knows Iron Head, then it will be replaced with {{m|Behemoth Bash}} while it is in its Crowned Shield form.

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{{Compare|name=Zacian|forme=Hero of Many Battles|type=Fairy|ndex=888|image=888Zacian-Hero|ab=Intrepid Sword|how=Default form|HP=92|Attack=130|Defense=115|SpAtk=80|SpDef=115|Speed=138}}
|
{{Compare|name=Zacian|forme=Crowned Sword|type=Fairy|type2=Steel|ndex=888|ab=Intrepid Sword|how=In {{color2|000|Pokémon battle|battle}} if {{color2|000|held item|holding}} the {{color2|000|Rusted Sword}}|HP=92|Attack=170|Defense=115|SpAtk=80|SpDef=115|Speed=148}}
|}
{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Zamazenta|forme=Hero of Many Battles|type=Fighting|ndex=889|image=889Zamazenta-Hero|ab=Dauntless Shield|how=Default form|HP=92|Attack=130|Defense=115|SpAtk=80|SpDef=115|Speed=138}}
|
{{Compare|name=Zamazenta|forme=Crowned Shield|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|ndex=889|ab=Dauntless Shield|how=In {{color2|000|Pokémon battle|battle}} if {{color2|000|held item|holding}} the {{color2|000|Rusted Shield}}|HP=92|Attack=130|Defense=145|SpAtk=80|SpDef=145|Speed=128}}
|}

===Eternatus===
During the climax of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the player confronts a powered-up version of {{p|Eternatus}} known as Eternamax Eternatus, which is fought in a semi-scripted [[Max Raid Battle]] and uses [[Max Move]]s like a [[Dynamax]]ed Pokémon. This form is unobtainable, but briefly appears in the move animation for {{m|Eternabeam}}. Its [[cry]] and [[base stats]] are different to those of its regular form (with it having the highest base stats of any Pokémon to date).
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|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
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{{Compare|name=Eternatus|type=Poison|type2=Dragon|ndex=890|image=890Eternatus|ab=Pressure|how=Default form|HP=140|Attack=85|Defense=95|SpAtk=145|SpDef=95|Speed=130}}
|
{{Compare|name=Eternatus|forme=Eternamax|image=HOME890E|type=Poison|type2=Dragon|ab=Pressure|how=Unobtainable|HP=255|Attack=115|Defense=250|SpAtk=125|SpDef=250|Speed=130}}
|}

===Urshifu===
{{p|Urshifu}} has two non-interchangeable forms. When {{p|Kubfu}} [[Evolution|evolve]]s, the form of Urshifu it evolves into is dependent on which of the [[Towers of Two Fists]] it evolved at. Urshifu's Single Strike Style is {{2t|Fighting|Dark}} and is obtained by evolving Kubfu at the [[Tower of Darkness]], whereas its Rapid Strike Style is {{2t|Fighting|Water}} and is obtained by evolving Kubfu at the [[Tower of Waters]]. Both forms have the same [[base stat]]s, but different learnsets, types, and [[Gigantamax]] forms.

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{{Compare|name=Urshifu|forme=Single Strike Style|how=Interact with {{color2|000|Tower of Darkness|Scroll of Darkness}}|image=892Urshifu-Single Strike|type=Fighting|type2=Dark|ndex=892|ab=Unseen Fist|HP=100|Attack=130|Defense=100|SpAtk=63|SpDef=60|Speed=97}}
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{{Compare|name=Urshifu|forme=Rapid Strike Style|how=Interact with {{color2|000|Tower of Waters|Scroll of Waters}}|image=892Urshifu-Rapid Strike|type=Fighting|type2=Water|ndex=892|ab=Unseen Fist|HP=100|Attack=130|Defense=100|SpAtk=63|SpDef=60|Speed=97}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{fighting color}}; border:5px solid #{{fighting color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fighting color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | [[File:892Urshifu-Single Strike.png|96px]] {{color|{{dark color dark}}|Single Strike Style}} {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:892Urshifu-Rapid Strike.png|96px]] {{color|{{water color dark}}|Rapid Strike Style}} {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Water}}
|-
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Wicked Blow|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Surging Strikes|{{water color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Sucker Punch|{{dark color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Aqua Jet|{{water color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Rock Smash|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leer|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Endure|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Focus Energy|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|12}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{mcolor|Aerial Ace|{{flying color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|16}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|20}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|24}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Brick Break|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|28}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Detect|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|32}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|36}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{mcolor|Iron Head|{{steel color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|40}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dynamic Punch|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|44}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Counter|{{fighting color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|48}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Close Combat|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{fighting color dark}}" | {{color|{{fighting color light}}|52}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Focus Punch|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{fighting color dark}}; color: #{{fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{fighting color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}{{-}}

===Zarude===
{{p|Zarude}} has an alternate form called Dada Zarude. It wears a pink, ripped cape bearing {{p|Celebi}}'s [[National Pokédex]] number, and it was reported to have left its pack to raise {{OBP|Koko|M23|a human child}}, as seen in the 23rd movie, ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. Zarude's forms are purely cosmetic and are non-interchangeable.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | Zarude [[File:HOME893.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Dada Zarude [[File:HOME893D.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
|}

===Calyrex===
{{p|Calyrex}} has two alternate forms, Ice Rider and Shadow Rider, which were introduced in [[The Crown Tundra]] expansion for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]. The [[Reins of Unity]] can be used to combine Calyrex with either {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}, with the former resulting in its Ice Rider form and the latter its Shadow Rider form; the same item can also be used to undo the fusion and revert Calyrex to its standard form. Each fused form has its own [[Ability]] that combines Calyrex's base {{a|Unnerve}} Ability with either Glastrier's {{a|Chilling Neigh}} or Spectrier's {{a|Grim Neigh}}, but in both cases, the combined Ability is called {{a|As One}}.

*Ice Rider Calyrex is the result of combining with Glastrier and is {{2t|Psychic|Ice}}. After combining, Calyrex will learn {{m|Glacial Lance}}. Its [[cry]] is a combination of regular Calyrex and Glastrier's cries.
*Shadow Rider Calyrex is the result of combining with Spectrier and is {{2t|Psychic|Ghost}}. After combining, Calyrex will learn {{m|Astral Barrage}}. Its cry is a combination of regular Calyrex and Spectrier's cries.

The forms differ in [[base stats]] and learn different [[move]]s from each other. If Calyrex separates from Glastrier or Spectrier, it will forget Glacial Lance or Astral Barrage, along with any other moves it knows that Calyrex can't learn in its base form. If this process would leave Calyrex without any moves, it will learn {{m|Confusion}}.

If Calyrex is combined with Glastrier or Spectrier, it cannot be [[trade]]d, [[release]]d, or deposited into [[Pokémon HOME]]. Due to this and the mechanics of the Reins of Unity, it is only possible to have a single mounted Calyrex at a time.

{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Calyrex|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|ndex=898|ab=Unnerve|HP=100|Attack=80|Defense=80|SpAtk=80|SpDef=80|Speed=80}}
|
{{Compare|name=Calyrex|forme=Ice Rider Calyrex|type=Psychic|type2=Ice|image=898Calyrex-Ice Rider|ab=As One|HP=100|Attack=165|Defense=150|SpAtk=85|SpDef=130|Speed=50}}
|
{{Compare|name=Calyrex|forme=Shadow Rider Calyrex|type=Psychic|type2=Ghost|image=898Calyrex-Shadow Rider|ab=As One|HP=100|Attack=85|Defense=80|SpAtk=165|SpDef=100|Speed=150}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:5px solid #{{psychic color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:898Calyrex.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Calyrex|{{grass color dark}}}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:898Calyrex-Ice Rider.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Calyrex|{{ice color dark}}|Ice Rider Calyrex}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:898Calyrex-Shadow Rider.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Calyrex|{{ghost color dark}}|Shadow Rider Calyrex}} {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
|-
| rowspan="19" style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|1}}
| rowspan="15" style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color|{{unknown color dark}}|N/A}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Glacial Lance|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Astral Barrage|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Tackle|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Tail Whip|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double Kick|{{fighting color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Avalanche|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hex|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Stomp|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Torment|{{dark color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Confuse Ray|{{ghost color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Mist|{{ice color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Haze|{{ice color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Icicle Crash|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Shadow Ball|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Take Down|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Iron Defense|{{steel color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Agility|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Thrash|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Taunt|{{dark color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Disable|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Swords Dance|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Nasty Plot|{{dark color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Pound|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Mega Drain|{{grass color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Confusion|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|8}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Life Dew|{{water color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|16}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Giga Drain|{{grass color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|24}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Psyshock|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|32}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Helping Hand|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|40}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Aromatherapy|{{grass color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|48}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Energy Ball|{{grass color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|56}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Psychic|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|64}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leech Seed|{{grass color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|72}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Heal Pulse|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|80}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Solar Beam|{{grass color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{psychic color dark}}" | {{color|{{psychic color light}}|88}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Future Sight|{{psychic color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}; color: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{psychic color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}

===Tatsugiri===
{{p|Tatsugiri}} has three different forms. When it enters {{p|Dondozo}}'s mouth using its ability {{a|Commander}}, it sharply raises all of Dondozo's stats. When Dondozo uses the move {{m|Order Up}}, it gains a stat boost based on the Tatsugiri form in its mouth.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Attack color light}}" | Curly Form [[File:952Tatsugiri.png|100px]] Attack Boost
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Defense color light}}" | Droopy Form [[File:952Tatsugiri-Droopy.png|100px]] Defense Boost
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Speed color light}}" | Stretchy Form [[File:952Tatsugiri-Stretchy.png|100px]] Speed Boost
|}

===Squawkabilly===
{{p|Squawkabilly}} has four different forms based on the coloration of its plumage. The only difference between the forms is their [[Hidden Ability]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Green color light}}" | Green Plumage [[File:960Squawkabilly-Green Plumage.png|100px]] {{acolor|Guts|000}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Blue color light}}" | Blue Plumage [[File:960Squawkabilly-Blue Plumage.png|100px]] {{acolor|Guts|000}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Yellow color light}}" | Yellow Plumage [[File:960Squawkabilly-Yellow Plumage.png|100px]] {{acolor|Sheer Force|000}}
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{White color light}}" | White Plumage [[File:960Squawkabilly-White Plumage.png|100px]] {{acolor|Sheer Force|000}}
|}

===Gimmighoul===
{{p|Gimmighoul}} has two forms depending on which game it is encountered in. Gimmighoul's primary form, Chest Form, is found within {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, while its Roaming Form is only obtainable from {{g|GO}}. It is unknown whether these two forms are interchangeable or not.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Ghost color light}}" | Chest Form [[File:976Gimmighoul.png|100px]]
| class="roundy" width="25%" style="background:#{{Ghost color light}}" | Roaming Form [[File:976Gimmighoul-Roaming.png|100px]]
|}
{{-}}

==Form-like transformations==
Some Pokémon have transformations that may resemble forms and have official names, but they do not register as discrete forms in the [[Pokédex]].
===Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem===
{{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, [[#Kyurem|White Kyurem, and Black Kyurem]] enter Overdrive mode when their emotions surge, lighting parts of their bodies in flames or electricity in the process. Reshiram and Zekrom enter Overdrive mode when using their [[signature move]]s ({{m|Fusion Flare}} and {{m|Blue Flare}} for Reshiram, {{m|Fusion Bolt}} and {{m|Bolt Strike}} for Zekrom) and are usually not in Overdrive mode otherwise. Black and White Kyurem, however, are always in Overdrive mode in battle.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Reshiram [[File:643Reshiram.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Zekrom [[File:644Zekrom.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | White Kyurem [[File:646Kyurem-White.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | Black Kyurem [[File:646Kyurem-Black.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | In Overdrive [[File:643Reshiram-Activated.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | In Overdrive [[File:644Zekrom-Activated.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | In Overdrive [[File:646Kyurem-White2.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| class="roundy" width="20%" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | In Overdrive [[File:646Kyurem-Black2.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
|}

===Solgaleo and Lunala===
{{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}} enter special phases when using their powers, shining brighter than normal. Solgaleo's phase is called the Radiant Sun phase, while Lunala's is the Full Moon phase. They both enter this phase while in [[Ultra Space]] (although not while in battle) or when using their [[signature move]]s. For Solgaleo, these moves are {{m|Sunsteel Strike}} and {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}; for Lunala, these are {{m|Moongeist Beam}} and {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Solgaleo [[File:Solgaleo.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Lunala [[File:Lunala.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Radiant Sun phase [[File:Solgaleo-RadiantSunPhase.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | Full Moon phase [[File:Lunala-FullMoonPhase.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
|}

===Marshadow===
When {{p|Marshadow}} attacks or becomes worked up, the flames on its body flare green. This transformation is called Zenith Marshadow.<ref>[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/marshadow-pok%C3%A9mon-pins-%282-pack%29-710-03023 Marshadow Pokémon Pins (2-Pack) | Pokemon Center]</ref>

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | Marshadow [[File:802Marshadow.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | Zenith Marshadow [[File:802Marshadow-Alt.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
|}

===Koraidon and Miraidon===
{{p|Koraidon}} and {{p|Miraidon}} can enter one of three different forms when they travel the [[Paldea]] region and two forms based on how much power they have. They can change their forms to better suit what they are doing or what terrain they are traveling over.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{Fighting color light}}" | Apex Build [[File:Koraidon.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Ultimate Mode [[File:Miraidon.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{Fighting color light}}" | Sprinting Build [[File:Koraidon-Sprinting.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Drive Mode [[File:Miraidon-Drive.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{Fighting color light}}" | Swimming Build [[File:Koraidon-Swimming.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Aquatic Mode [[File:Miraidon-Aquatic.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
|-
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{Fighting color light}}" | Gliding Build [[File:Koraidon-Gliding.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| class="roundy" width="50%" style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Glide Mode [[File:Miraidon-Glide.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
|}

==In other games==
===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{main|List of Pokémon by Pokémon Shuffle list number}}
In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], Pokémon with different forms have different [[Skill]]s and can have different Attack Powers and max levels.

Most Pokémon with forms in the core series games also have those forms in Pokémon Shuffle. Many Pokémon have a "Winking" form, notably including most of the [[starter Pokémon]]. There are also a few Pokémon with a "Spooky" or "Holiday" form. Pikachu has a large variety of forms, mostly unique to Pokémon Shuffle.

===Pokémon GO===
{{main|List of Pokémon with form differences (GO)}}
The majority of Pokémon in [[Pokémon GO]] have their forms determined at the time of capture and impossible to change, with the exceptions of {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Furfrou}}, and {{p|Hoopa}}. Although every species has one [[Pokédex]] entry each, a Pokémon is considered different from any of its alternate forms; this means that even if a player has one form of the Pokémon species registered in the Pokédex, an alternate form will still appear as a silhouette in the Nearby screen, and receiving one in a [[trade]] will be considered a Special Trade.

==Trivia==
* As of [[Generation VIII]], three Pokémon have form differences that remain unavailable. These are:
** ???-type {{p|Arceus}}, which only existed in the code for the [[Generation IV]] games and is unavailable without hacking.
** Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}}, which only exists in the code for all Generation VI and Generation VII games, and remains in the data of [[Pokémon HOME]].
** Eternamax {{p|Eternatus}}, which is only seen in the climax of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and when Eternatus uses {{m|Eternabeam}}.
* Some of the Pokémon with form differences have unique distinctions:
** {{p|Darmanitan}} is the only Pokémon whose [[regional form]] has further form differences.
** {{p|Urshifu}} is the only Pokémon whose [[Gigantamax]] form has form differences.
*** Although {{p|Toxtricity}} and {{p|Alcremie}} have multiple alternate forms, they each have only one Gigantamax form.

==In other languages==
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Form''
{{langtable|color={{Pokémon color light}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color}}
|ja=すがた ''Form''
|zh_yue=樣子 ''{{tt|Yeuhngjí|Form}}''
|zh_cmn=樣子 / 样子 ''{{tt|Yàngzi|Form}}''
|fr=Forme
|de=Form
|id=Bentuk Wujud
|it=Forma
|ko=모습 ''{{tt|Moseup|Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk
|pl=Forma
|pt_br=Forma
|es=Forma
|th=ร่าง ''Rang''
|vi=Dạng
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Forme''
{{langtable|color={{Pokémon color light}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color}}
|ja=フォルム ''Forme''
|zh_yue=形態 ''{{tt|Yìhngtaai|Form}}''
|zh_cmn=形態 / 形态 ''{{tt|Xíngtài|Form}}''
|fr=Forme
|de=Form
|id=Bentuk
|it=Forma
|ko=폼 ''Form''
|ms=Bentuk
|pl=Forma
|pt_br=Forma
|es=Forma
|th=ฟอร์ม ''Form''
|vi=Hình dáng Hình thái
}}</div>

==See also==
<div style="column-count:2">
* [[Variant Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon with gender differences]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Primal Reversion]]
* [[Bond Phenomenon]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Ultra Burst]]
* {{ga|Partner Pokémon}}
* [[Gigantamax]]
</div>

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{-}}
{{Pokelist}}

[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Pokémon with different forms|*]]
[[Category:Variant Pokémon]]

[[de:Pokémon mit verschiedenen Formen]]
[[es:Lista de Pokémon con diferentes formas]]
[[fr:Forme]]
[[it:Differenze di forma]]
[[ja:フォルム]]
[[zh:形态变化]]

Generation III

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{{Unknown name}}
{{GenInfo
|titlescreen={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Ruby|1=Sapphire|2=Emerald|3=FireRed|4=LeafGreen}}
|primary=Ruby
|secondary=Sapphire
|tertiary=Emerald
|region=[[Hoenn]], [[Orre]], [[Sevii Islands]] ([[Kanto]])
|ndex=386
|debuten=March 19, 2003
|debutjp=November 21, 2002
|remakes=I
|otherrpg={{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}
|battlearena={{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness|XD}}
|storage={{pkmn|Box Ruby & Sapphire|Box}}
|enden=April 22, 2007
|endjp=September 28, 2006
}}

The '''third generation''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|第三世代|だいさんせだい}}''' ''third generation'') of Pokémon games, also sometimes known as the '''advance''' or '''advanced generation''', is the third set of Pokémon games released, and is described by some to be a "{{wp|reboot (fiction)|resetting}}" of the series.

It started with the games {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, later joined by {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} (remakes of {{game|Red and Green|s}}) and {{game|Emerald}} (based on Ruby and Sapphire). This generation also includes the games [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}.

==History==
Centering around {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} on the [[Game Boy Advance]], released in 2002 and 2004 respectively (2003 and 2005 outside of Japan), Generation III broke from the continuous storyline that had been established between [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], opting instead to move players to the [[Hoenn]] region, an island [[region]] disconnected from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. The games themselves are incompatible with the previous two generations as well, initially causing many complaints due to the unavailability of many popular Generation I and II Pokémon in Ruby and Sapphire. This problem was remedied, however, between the release of Hoenn's paired versions and third version, with remakes of Generation I's {{game|Red and Green|s}} appearing as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} on the Game Boy Advance, as well as [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] on the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]].

Details in the Hoenn- and Kanto-based games hint that the storyline of Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald is contemporaneous with that of FireRed and LeafGreen (and due to this, contemporaneous with Generation I as well), placing Generation III three years before Generation II and [[Generation IV]], themselves contemporaneous. It is unknown where the storylines of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] fall in the timeline, being five years apart from each other but making no reference to their time period relative to any of the main series games.

==Advances in gameplay==
Through its incompatibility with [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], Generation III enhanced the Pokémon world the most yet, bringing about the most changes to the world of Pokémon. The advances include:
* The addition of {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|135 new Pokémon}}, the most added since Generation I (at the time of its release), bringing the total to 386. Many new Pokémon have previously unseen type combinations, while two of them—{{p|Wynaut}} and {{p|Azurill}}—are [[List of cross-generational evolution families|related by evolution]] to older Pokémon.
* Two new forms of {{p|Unown}} are also introduced.
* The addition of {{cat|Generation III moves|103 new moves}}, bringing the total to 354.
* Pokémon may now have one or two of 77 different {{Abilities}}, special attributes in addition to types and moves which can change the tide of battle and affect out-of-battle gameplay.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]] has changed from a text-based interface to a full-color graphical user interface. Boxes, while remaining at 14, now have 10 extra spaces, allowing for storage of 140 additional Pokémon (for a total of 420 Pokémon).
**It also now allows additional Pokémon to be captured without the need to change the active box of the PC, with the game now automatically sending newly captured Pokémon into a separate box rather than preventing the player from capturing any more Pokémon until the active box which is full is changed for one that isn't.
* The introduction of [[Pokémon Contest]]s, where Pokémon show off their style in one of five [[Contest condition]]s, with Contest stats enhanced by [[Pokéblock]]s. Through this and other methods [[Ribbon]]s can be won for Pokémon, which they will retain when transferred to later games.
* A brand-new region, [[Hoenn]], with its own set of eight [[Gym Leader]]s and [[Elite Four]]. The player characters are also different from the previous games.
* Seven new [[Poké Ball]] variants, replacing those introduced in and exclusive to Johto.
* In addition, the type of Poké Ball a Pokémon was caught in is now displayed in the summary page.
* New [[villainous team]]s, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], whose focus is on capturing the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, respectively.
* [[Weather]] can now be found on the field and activate at the start of battle, while one more, {{weather|hail}}, has been added.
* [[Double Battle]]s, where both sides use two Pokémon at a time, are introduced.
* Communication capabilities with the [[e-Reader]] to activate certain [[Event Pokémon|events]].
* All handheld Generation III games have a framerate of 60, allowing for smoother animations.
* Link trades and battles are made possible between Japanese and international releases due to the use of a worldwide character set. Due to the fact that online trading was introduced only in Generation IV, however, most are not made aware of this.

===Major alterations from Generation II===
* A complete overhaul of the Pokémon data structure; Pokémon now have an individual [[personality value]] which can range up to a number above four billion. [[Ability|Abilities]] and [[nature]]s, also newly introduced, are determined based on this value, as is a Pokémon's [[gender]], while the {{IV}} system has been overhauled for greater variance (0-31 rather than 0-15 as it was before). {{shiny|Shininess}} is now based on a calculation between the personality value and [[Original Trainer]]'s [[Trainer ID number]] and secret ID number with the same rarity.
** The introduction of {{cat|Abilities introduced in Generation III|76 abilities}}, plus the unused {{a|Cacophony}}.
* An overhaul of the [[Berry]] system introduced in Generation II: old Berries rejected in favor of Berries which grow individually as plants and can be picked and planted elsewhere. The Berries are now named after real life fruits instead of their "basic" names from the previous generation. The effects of the first ten new Berries are similar to the ten Generation II Berries.
* Each Pokémon has its own status screen sprite, for ease of use in the party screen or PC.
* The function of the [[time|built-in clock]] was greatly reduced:
** In {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, there are no cosmetic changes during different times of day and Pokémon appearances are not affected by time. Also, the day of the week is no longer tracked. The only features that depend on the time of the day are {{p|Eevee}}'s [[friendship]]-based evolutions and tides in [[Shoal Cave]].
** {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} have no built-in clock at all.
* The seven [[Poké Ball]]s made from [[Apricorn]]s, along with Apricorns themselves, are unavailable in Generation III.
* In {{pkmn|battle}}, passive damage (such as from {{status|poison}}, {{status|burn}}, and {{m|Leech Seed}}) is now resolved at the end of a turn, rather than immediately after a Pokémon attacks. In previous generations, such damage did not occur after a Pokémon, that would have taken passive damage, knocked out another Pokémon.
* Animated Pokémon sprites introduced in {{game|Crystal}} have been abandoned.

===Further additions in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}===
* Wireless communication between games (requires adapter boxed with FireRed and LeafGreen).
* The ability to move multiple Pokémon in the PC at once.
* The [[Sevii Islands]], a collection of nine islands that contain many Pokémon otherwise only found in the [[Johto]] region.
* Items are now visually represented with sprites.
* The inability to deposit key items in the PC.

===Further additions in Emerald===
* [[Multi Battle]]s, where two opponent Trainers encounter the player at once and battle in a Double Battle.
* A {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, adding to the original {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}}, and featuring [[Frontier Brain|Trainers who head each facility]].
* Animated Pokémon front sprites have been reinstated. Unlike the animations from {{game|Crystal}}, these new animations only have two frames (including the base sprite) and are accompanied by various visual effects to make up for it, such as distortions, rotations, color blending and so on. This will remain standard until [[Generation V]].
** Back sprites don't have an additional frame, but are now also animated using the aforementioned effects.

==Regions==
===Hoenn===
[[File:HoennIIIE.png|thumb|250px|Hoenn]]
{{main|Hoenn}}
The [[Hoenn]] region, situated somewhat southwest of [[Johto]], was introduced in Generation III. It is more tropical than either [[Kanto]] or Johto, featuring {{rt|119|Hoenn|rainforests}}, {{rt|111|Hoenn|deserts}}, and [[Fiery Path|volcanic caves]], as well as areas deep [[underwater]].

This region's geography is mostly rural on the interior of the continent, with major cities springing up near its ample coasts. [[Route]]s between the cities can be treacherous, with densely-forested area covering much of the land. [[Legendary Pokémon]] are said to have created the region long ago, with its shape reminiscent of a {{wp|Taijitu|yin-yang symbol}} reflecting the balance between land and sea.

Several ancient ruins are found around the region; their purpose remains to be discovered by the player, though ancient writings found deep beneath the sea south of the region indicate that within them are ancient Pokémon who were sealed away due to their power.

====Starter Pokémon====
Like before, the starter trio follows the Grass-Fire-Water alignment, with new Pokémon {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} being the three Pokémon the player has to choose from to save [[Professor Birch]] from a wild {{p|Poochyena}} ({{p|Zigzagoon}} in {{v2|Emerald}}) at the start of the game.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:252Treecko E.png|x96px]] {{pcolor|Treecko|{{hoenn color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:255Torchic E.png|x96px]] {{pcolor|Torchic|{{hoenn color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:258Mudkip E.png|x96px]] {{pcolor|Mudkip|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|253|Grovyle}}
| {{pcolor|Grovyle|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|256|Combusken}}
| {{pcolor|Combusken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|259|Marshtomp}}
| {{pcolor|Marshtomp|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|254|Sceptile}}
| {{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|257|Blaziken}}
| {{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|260|Swampert}}
| {{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|}

====Gym Leaders====
As in previous generations, all Gym Leaders give out Badges and [[TM]]s on their defeat.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="5" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn League}}
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="3" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|Generation III}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Rock|pic=Spr RS Roxanne.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=Spr RS Brawly.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=Spr RS Wattson.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=Spr RS Flannery.png|ldr=Flannery|djap=アスナ|drm=Asuna|loc=Lavaridge Town|cjap=フエンタウン|crm=Huen Town|bdg=Heat}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Normal|pic=Spr RS Norman.png|ldr=Norman|djap=センリ|drm=Senri|loc=Petalburg City|cjap=トウカシティ|crm=Touka City|bdg=Balance}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Flying|pic=Spr RS Winona.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=Spr RS Tate and Liza.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=Spr RS Wallace.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=Spr E Juan.png|ldr2=Juan|djap2=アダン|drm2=Adan [[Pokémon Emerald Version|{{color|{{emerald color}}|E}}]]}}
|}
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===Kanto===
[[File:FRLG Kanto.png|thumb|250px|Kanto]]
{{main|Kanto}}
Kanto, which in Generation II lacked some features from its original appearance, returned in a state closer to its original form in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, with all features from [[Generation I]] brought back and improved.

====Starter Pokémon====
As the Generation III games taking place in Kanto are remakes of Generation I games, the starters are the same as in that generation; they are the {{type|Grass}} {{p|Bulbasaur}}, the {{type|Fire}} {{p|Charmander}}, and the {{type|Water}} {{p|Squirtle}}.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:001Bulbasaur.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{kanto color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="4" | [[File:004Charmander.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:007Squirtle.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|002|Ivysaur}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| colspan=2 | {{MSP/3|005|Charmeleon}}
| colspan=2 | {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|008|Wartortle}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|003|Venusaur}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| colspan=2 | {{MSP/3|006|Charizard}}
| colspan=2 | {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|009|Blastoise}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Flying}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
|}

====Gym Leaders====
Like the starter Pokémon, the Kanto Gym Leaders are also the same as they were before, with each giving out a TM for the player to use freely as well as their Badge.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}"
! colspan="2" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III}}
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=Spr FRLG Brock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=Spr FRLG Misty.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|type=Electric|pic=Spr FRLG Lt 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|type=Grass|pic=Spr FRLG Erika.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}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=Spr FRLG Koga.png|ldr=Koga|djap=キョウ|drm=Kyō|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=Spr FRLG Sabrina.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|type=Fire|pic=Spr FRLG Blaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb|type=Ground|pic=Spr FRLG Giovanni.png|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}
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===Sevii Islands===
{{main|Sevii Islands}}
The Sevii Islands, appearing only in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, are a smaller region without a [[Pokémon League]] where the player can journey later in the game. These islands make available many {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} to players of the Generation III games, and through events, allow for the capture of Generation II's [[game mascot]]s {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} and the mysterious Pokémon {{p|Deoxys}}.

==Other Generation III games==
[[Pokémon Colosseum]], for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], features a new land called [[Orre]] where several [[Generation II]] and Generation III Pokémon are altered by two teams called [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]]. Players must "snag" the "[[Shadow Pokémon]]" and cure them of their darkness. Once this is completed, the Pokémon may be transferred to the other Generation III games. Pokémon Colosseum is the first 3D Pokémon RPG. This game also features an advanced [[Stadium Mode]] similar to those of the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Pokémon Stadium]] games.

{{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}} is another Generation III game for the Nintendo GameCube. It allows:
* Storage of up to 1500 Pokémon from Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen and Emerald Versions.
* Playing Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire on the television through emulation.

[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], also for the Nintendo GameCube, follows a storyline that takes place a few years after the story of Colosseum. It allows for snagging of rare Generation I, II, and III Pokémon as well, and includes a difficult-to-purify final Shadow Pokémon, a [[Shadow Lugia]].

Sixteen spin-off Pokémon games are based on Generation III: [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Channel]], [[Pokémon Dash]], {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, [[Pokémon Trozei!]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]], [[Pokémon Team Turbo]], [[Pokémon Masters Arena]], [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], and [[Pokémate]].

==Hoenn thematic motif==
The third generation of Pokémon games were more directed towards nature and relationships. The three starters were collectively more symbolic to their elements than previous starters: {{p|Mudkip}} is based on a fish which thrives only in {{t|Water}}, {{p|Torchic}} is a chick (which, in the real world, needs warmth in order to hatch) holding its {{t|Fire}} internally, and {{p|Treecko}} is a gecko that lives only in forests with {{t|Grass}}. The main antagonists were either [[Team Magma]] and/or [[Team Aqua]] who want to expand the land or sea respectively. Once they awaken one of the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Kyogre}} or {{p|Groudon}}, the world is flooded by rain or dried by drought. It's up to the player to set nature back on course by defeating their version's mascot or capturing it. Hoenn's people are far more attuned to nature than previous regions: [[Fortree City]] is built alongside Pokémon in the trees, while [[Pacifidlog Town]] is built on wooden rafts in the sea atop a {{p|Corsola}} colony, even though Corsola cannot be found there in the games. With {{m|Secret Power}}, a player can make a [[Secret Base]] out of trees, caves, or clumps of grass.

There are far more Pokémon that share relationships with other Pokémon in this generation of games, especially the Legendary Pokémon. The [[Legendary titans]] are an obvious example of this; however, the game mascots all share a relationship as the [[super-ancient Pokémon]]. {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} are both Eon Pokémon that must be chased around the region. Pokémon such as {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Illumise}}, {{p|Plusle}}, and {{p|Wailord}} are related to other Pokémon, namely {{p|Solrock}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Minun}}, and {{p|Relicanth}}, in relationships ranging from explicit to loose symbiosis, to intense rivalry in the case of {{p|Zangoose}} and {{p|Seviper}}.

==Reception==
While the opinion of the fandom shifts from time to time, Generation III is notable for drawing the most criticism for the series yet. The sense of a reboot when players were thrust into Hoenn (which excludes 184 of the older 251 Pokémon from availability) with no way to recover their old Pokémon drew ire from some fans. The game also saw a jump in newly introduced Legendary Pokémon, with 10 more introduced, a significant increase from Generation II, which only introduced 6.

Later games improved this, however, with Emerald's return to Hoenn being a welcome addition to the series (and including the first {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in the series as well). FireRed and LeafGreen brought back nostalgic fans who decided to pass on Hoenn's primary paired versions, as well as bringing new fans to the Kanto region, only previously available in its fullest state on the [[Game Boy]].

==Title screens==
===English title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby}}
| style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}" | {{color2|{{sapphire color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Sapphire}}
| style="background: #{{emerald color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald}}
|-
| style="background: #{{ruby color}}" | [[File:RubyTitle.png]]
| style="background: #{{sapphire color}}" | [[File:SapphireTitle.png]]
| style="background: #{{emerald color}}" | [[File:EmeraldTitle.png]]
|}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{firered color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{firered color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed}}
| style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{leafgreen color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen}}
|-
| style="background: #{{firered color}}" | [[File:FireRedTitle.png]]
| style="background: #{{leafgreen color}}" | [[File:LeafGreenTitle.png]]
|}

===Japanese title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby}}
| style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}" | {{color2|{{sapphire color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Sapphire}}
| style="background: #{{emerald color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald}}
|-
| style="background: #{{ruby color}}" | [[File:Japanese RubyTitle.png]]
| style="background: #{{sapphire color}}" | [[File:Japanese SapphireTitle.png]]
| style="background: #{{emerald color}}" | [[File:Japanese EmeraldTitle.png]]
|}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{firered color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{firered color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed}}
| style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{leafgreen color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen}}
|-
| style="background: #{{firered color}}" | [[File:Japanese FireRedTitle.png]]
| style="background: #{{leafgreen color}}" | [[File:Japanese LeafGreenTitle.png]]
|}

==Trivia==
* Generation III introduced the most {{Abilities}} to the [[core series]], with 76 (77 if including {{a|Cacophony}}).
* Generation III was the first [[generation]] to:
** Introduce multiple [[Legendary trio]]s (the [[super-ancient Pokémon]] and the [[Legendary titans]]).
** Introduce [[gender]]ed [[Legendary Pokémon]] (with {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} being the first two).
** Introduce a pure {{type|Ice}} Pokémon.
** Introduce multiple [[Mythical Pokémon]].
** Not introduce any new [[Eeveelution|evolutions]] for {{p|Eevee}}.
** Have version exclusive Gym Leaders. In this case; Wallace and Juan who are the Gym Leaders of Sootopolis City in Ruby, Sapphire; and Emerald respectively.
** Not allow the customization of a [[rival]] character's name.
** Have multiple paired versions, one pair of which are [[remake]]s.
** Give the Elite Four its own battle music, as opposed to them sharing the same battle music as the Gym Leaders in previous generations. However, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Diamond, Pearl and Platinum still do this, with the latter three's Elite Four battle music having a lower pitch by one semitone.
** Use wireless connectivity.
** Feature the word "Pokémon" in the logos of the Japanese titles, alongside "Pocket Monsters".
** Introduce two:
*** [[Villainous team]]s.
*** [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].
* Generation III is the only generation in which:
** Both a [[Mom (Hoenn)|mother]] and [[Norman|father]] for the main character and the rival were included.
** Games from the previous generation cannot be communicated with.
** An even number of Abilities (excluding Cacophony) were introduced.
** There are more than one year with no new Pokémon game being released in Japan, with the total being two years (2003 and 2005).
** A spin-off title has received a remake.
** There is an even number of Pokémon in the National Pokédex.
* Generation III is the only generation to not introduce a dual-type {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Generation III is the last generation to introduce a [[starter Pokémon]] that later gained a [[gender difference]].
* Generation III does not introduce any evolved forms of Pokémon from previous generations (a trait shared with generations {{gen|V}} and {{gen|VII}}), with the only cross-generational relatives being [[baby Pokémon]] {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Wynaut}}.
* Generation III has the largest number of total games, with fifteen.
* Starting with Generation III, [[Ken Sugimori]]'s art style shows noticeable differences from that of [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}}. This can be seen when comparing the artwork for {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Ethan}}, and {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|Generation I}} and {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|II}} Pokémon from their original games to that of those games' remakes.
* Most of the Generation III Pokémon that are not in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] have only one sprite in the [[Generation IV]] games. {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} received sprite updates in {{game|Platinum}}, while Generation I and II Pokémon received updates in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Almost all the backsprites of non-Generation III Pokémon are revamps of the backsprites in the [[Generation II]] games.
* Generation III is the longest generation in North America, lasting slightly over four years.
** This makes it the only generation to last longer in the West than in Japan.

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Slot machine

2022-09-09T04:51:13Z

Tiger21820: /* Generation II */ Chansey info

:'''''Slot''' and '''Slots''' redirect here. These terms can also refer to positions in a player's [[party]].''
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A '''slot machine''' (Japanese: '''スロット''' ''slots'') is a standard game at [[Game Corner]]s in the Pokémon games, having appeared in every generation until [[Generation IV]].

Slot symbols and their payouts tend to vary between generations, but the highest single payout is for three same-color sevens. In the first three generations, the maximum payout is 300 coins; in [[Generation IV]], the payout is a progressive jackpot starting at 100 coins.

==In the games==
===Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen===
Slot machines in the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} consist simply of inserting coins and stopping the reels with the A button.

Slot machines can be played for 1, 2, or 3 [[coin]]s. Playing slot machines for 1 coin allows payouts only on the center line. Playing for 2 coins allows payouts on all three horizontal lines. Playing for 3 coins allows payouts on all three horizontal lines as well as two diagonal lines.

====Payouts====
Generation I payouts:
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{gold color}}; border: 2px solid #{{gold color}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=4 | Series of icons
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | Payout
|-
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}" | {{GameIcon|Gr}}
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}" | {{GameIcon|R}}
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}" | {{GameIcon|B}}
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}" | {{GameIcon|Y}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Seven Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Seven Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Seven Green.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 RGB.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Seven Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Seven Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Seven Blue.png]]|| [[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 Y.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 Y.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 Y.png]] || 300
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar Green.png]]|| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar RGB.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar Blue.png]]|| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar Y.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar Y.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bar Y.png]] || 100
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Clefairy Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Clefairy Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Clefairy Green.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Rat RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Rat RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Rat RGB.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Jigglypuff Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Jigglypuff Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Jigglypuff Blue.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Meowth Y.png|link=Meowth (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Meowth Y.png|link=Meowth (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Meowth Y.png|link=Meowth (Pokémon)]] || 15
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Ghost Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Ghost Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Ghost Green.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Bird RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bird RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Bird RGB.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Diglett Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Diglett Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Diglett Blue.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Arbok Y.png|link=Arbok (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Arbok Y.png|link=Arbok (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Arbok Y.png|link=Arbok (Pokémon)]] || 15
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Voltorb Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Voltorb Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Voltorb Green.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Fish RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Fish RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Fish RGB.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Poliwag Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Poliwag Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Poliwag Blue.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Koffing Y.png|link=Koffing (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Koffing Y.png|link=Koffing (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Koffing Y.png|link=Koffing (Pokémon)]] || 15
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherries Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherries Green.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherries Green.png]] ||[[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry RGB.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry RGB.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherries Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherries Blue.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherries Blue.png]] || [[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry Y.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry Y.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry Y.png]] || 8
|}

In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, players can achieve the following payouts, which are calculated starting from the left reel:
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{gold color}}; border: 2px solid #{{gold color}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Series of icons
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{gold color light}}" | Payout
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 FRLG.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 FRLG.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 FRLG.png]] || 300
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner R FRLG.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner R FRLG.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner R FRLG.png]] || 100
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Pikachu FRLG.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Pikachu FRLG.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Pikachu FRLG.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]] || 15
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Psyduck FRLG.png|link=Psyduck (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Psyduck FRLG.png|link=Psyduck (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Psyduck FRLG.png|link=Psyduck (Pokémon)]]{{sup/3|FR}} or [[File:Celadon Game Corner Slowpoke FRLG.png|link=Slowpoke (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Slowpoke FRLG.png|link=Slowpoke (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Slowpoke FRLG.png|link=Slowpoke (Pokémon)]]{{sup/3|LG}} || 15
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Magnemite FRLG.png|link=Magnemite (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Magnemite FRLG.png|link=Magnemite (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Magnemite FRLG.png|link=Magnemite (Pokémon)]]{{sup/3|FR}} or [[File:Celadon Game Corner Voltorb FRLG.png|link=Voltorb (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Voltorb FRLG.png|link=Voltorb (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Voltorb FRLG.png|link=Voltorb (Pokémon)]]{{sup/3|LG}} || 8
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Shellder FRLG.png|link=Shellder (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Shellder FRLG.png|link=Shellder (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Shellder FRLG.png|link=Shellder (Pokémon)]]{{sup/3|FR}} or [[File:Celadon Game Corner Staryu FRLG.png|link=Staryu (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Staryu FRLG.png|link=Staryu (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Staryu FRLG.png|link=Staryu (Pokémon)]]{{sup/3|LG}} || 8
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry FRLG.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry FRLG.png]] || 6
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry FRLG.png]] || 2
|}

Payouts are cumulative, so if a player lined up three {{p|Psyduck}} in one row and one Berry in a different row, they would receive 17 coins. If a player had a Berry in the top left spot and a Berry right next to it, and they had paid three coins, they would get 8 coins (one Berry going diagonal and two Berries going horizontal).

In FireRed and LeafGreen, reels run on a repeating cycle, so it is possible to predict and stop the reels on a desired outcome. However, the game may cause the reels to randomly slip a few spaces, making it impossible to do so reliably. It is possible to win a jackpot every time if replaying the situation from a save state, as the number of icons slipped is determined before the final reel is stopped, and therefore would not change.

===Generation II===
[[File:Slot machine II.png|frame|Slot machine]]
Slot machines in [[Generation II]] are similar to the ones from Generation I. One to three coins can be put in the slot machine each play. One coin will only count the center row across, two coins will count all three rows across, and three coins will count all three rows across as well as both diagonals. The reels stop spinning when the player presses the A button.

In the Generation II games, several things can happen when 7's appear on a reel:
* When one 7 displays on the reels, sometimes the second one will spin down to a 7 as well.
* Several {{p|Golem}} will drop when two 7's are lined up.
* The third reel will move by itself when two 7's are lined up. It will either line up and pay out the jackpot, or end up one space away from lining up to tease the player.
* Very rarely, a {{p|Chansey}} will appear and use {{m|Egg Bomb}} to spin the third reel when two 7's are lined up. This guarantees the third reel to land on a 7.

====Payouts====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{gold color}}; border: 2px solid #{{gold color}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Series of icons
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{gold color light}}" | Payout
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 GSC.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 GSC.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner 7 GSC.png]] || 300
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Poké Ball GSC.png|link=Poké Ball (item)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Poké Ball GSC.png|link=Poké Ball (item)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Poké Ball GSC.png|link=Poké Ball (item)]] || 50
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Staryu GSC.png|link=Staryu (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Staryu GSC.png|link=Staryu (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Staryu GSC.png|link=Staryu (Pokémon)]] || 15
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Squirtle GSC.png|link=Squirtle (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Squirtle GSC.png|link=Squirtle (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Squirtle GSC.png|link=Squirtle (Pokémon)]] || 10
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Pikachu GSC.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Pikachu GSC.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Pikachu GSC.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]] || 8
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry GSC.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry GSC.png]][[File:Celadon Game Corner Cherry GSC.png]] || 6
|}

==={{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}===
The third generation is where slot machines began to become more complex. While fundamentally the same as in the first two generations, the third generation introduced bonus games to the slot machine experience. Bonus games in the third generation allow for better odds of landing big payouts during the duration of the bonus game. Getting the biggest payout in a bonus game in this generation immediately ends the bonus game. The speed of the machine is noticeably slower in Pokémon Emerald compared to Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

As the player gets more triple lightning bolts, they get more opportunities to try the Reel Time. The player can earn four regular bonuses with the Reel Time, as well as a large bonus, totaling 660 coins.

====Payouts====
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{gold color}}; border: 2px solid #{{gold color}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Series of icons
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{gold color light}}" | Payout
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Red 7.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Red 7.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Red 7.png]] || 300
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Blue 7.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Blue 7.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Blue 7.png]] || 300
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Red 7.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Red 7.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Blue 7.png]] || 90
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Blue 7.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Blue 7.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Red 7.png]] || 90
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Azurill.png|link=Azurill (Pokémon)]][[File:Mauville Corner Azurill.png|link=Azurill (Pokémon)]][[File:Mauville Corner Azurill.png|link=Azurill (Pokémon)]] || 12
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Lotad.png|link=Lotad (Pokémon)]][[File:Mauville Corner Lotad.png|link=Lotad (Pokémon)]][[File:Mauville Corner Lotad.png|link=Lotad (Pokémon)]] || 6
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Cherry.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Cherry.png]] || 4
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Cherry.png]] || 2
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Replay.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Replay.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Replay.png]] || Replay
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Mauville Corner Lightning Bolt.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Lightning Bolt.png]][[File:Mauville Corner Lightning Bolt.png]] || 3 coins, power
|}{{-}}

==={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}===
Starting in the fourth generation, slot machines can only be played for 3 coins at a time. However, bonus round spins only cost 1 coin.

[[File:Ditto Clefairy.png|thumb|150px|A Ditto Clefairy]]
Slot machines in the fourth generation control slightly differently than in the past three generations. Instead of simply stopping the reels from left to right with one button, reels are now stopped with their own buttons: the left reel uses the Y button, the center reel uses the B button, and the right reel uses the A button. The jackpot has been reduced from 300 coins to only 100, but winning a jackpot also triggers a bonus game. The bonus game in this generation involves trying to keep a Pokémon happy. The Pokémon can be a normal-colored {{p|Clefairy}}, an {{shiny|alternate-colored}} Clefairy, or a {{p|Ditto}} pretending to be a Clefairy. In the bonus game, each time the slots begin to spin, the Pokémon will point at a wheel. If the player stop the wheels in the order Clefairy points out, the player will land on three Replay symbols and automatically win fifteen coins. Keeping the bonus game going as long as possible involves strategy, and it ends when the Pokémon leaves the scene.

====Payouts====
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{gold color}}; border: 2px solid #{{gold color}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Series of icons
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{gold color light}}" | Payout
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Veilstone Corner 7.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner 7.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner 7.png]] || 100
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Veilstone Corner Galactic Symbol.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Galactic Symbol.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Galactic Symbol.png]] || 100
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Veilstone Corner Moon Stone.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Moon Stone.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Moon Stone.png]] || 15
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Veilstone Corner Lightning Bolt.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Lightning Bolt.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Lightning Bolt.png]] || 10
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Veilstone Corner Berries.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Berries.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Berries.png]] || 2
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Veilstone Corner Replay.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Replay.png]][[File:Veilstone Corner Replay.png]] || Replay or 15
|}{{-}}

====Korean Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum / European Platinum====
[[File:Game Machine 20 coins.png|thumb|200px|Receiving 20 coins from a Game Machine]]
Game machines replace the slot machines in the Korean versions of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, due to the illegality of gambling in {{pmin|South Korea}} and the classifications standards of the {{wp|Game Rating Board}}, removing all references to slot machine gameplay. Since the slot machines are integral to obtaining [[TM64]] in all other versions, Korean versions of these games will occasionally reward the player with the TM while talking to the Game Corner's receptionist.

These changes were copied to European versions of Pokémon Platinum, including the UK release, as a result of changes in the classification standards at {{wp|Pan European Game Information|PEGI}}.<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/european-pokemon-platinums-missing-game-corner-explained/ European Pokemon Platinum's missing Game Corner explained | GamesRadar]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090528100341/http://members.optusnet.com.au/itoshiki/gamecorner-textchanges.html Hiroshi Sotomura - Game Corner text changes]</ref>

Game machines allow players to interact with the machine and find anywhere from 5 to 20 [[coin]]s in a machine each day. This is the only extent of the interactivity with game machines; there is no real game to be played. However, NPCs seem to be able to play the game, as [[Looker]] protests when the machine he is at displays "Game over".

According to a notice on the wall in the Game Corner, Game Machines can be damaged by [[Lemonade]] and [[Soda Pop]].

===HeartGold and SoulSilver===
[[File:Slot Machine HGSS.png|thumb|150px|A slot machine in Japanese HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
Only the Japanese version of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} has slot machines; in the Korean and Western releases, the Game Corner hosts a game called [[Voltorb Flip]] instead.

These slot machines play differently than in the Generation II games. Pressing A stops the reels from left to right; however, the Control Pad controls both coin insertion and reel starting. Additionally, slot machine payouts can actually vary per machine, and are typically more in line with the [[Sinnoh]] games as opposed to the original Generation II games.

As players use the slot machine, a {{p|Smeargle}} depicted on the top screen and seen painting can change the background of the top screen's monitor, and any change in background changes slot effects. A green background signals normal play, a red background signals that it's easier to obtain a 7 or {{i|Poké Ball}}, and a blue background signals that it's easier to obtain a {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Marill}}.

Smeargle has an 8-bit signed integer mood value, which starts at 0. When at 0 or lower, the mood value increases by 1 with each spin unless a winning combination occurs. When the mood value is positive, it will increase by a varying amount whenever two Poké Balls or two 7's line up on the first two reels, but the third reel stops in a way that results in a loss.  Its mood value must be positive for a background change to occur; the higher its mood value, the more likely a background change will occur.  After a background change, its mood value will reset to a random negative value, usually between -1 and -15. Smeargle will pop up thought balloons depending on its mood value after each spin, unless its mood value is 0.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{gold color}}; border: 2px solid #{{gold color}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Mood value
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{gold color light}}" | Thought balloons
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| -13 or lower || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]]
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| -12 to -10 || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]]
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| -9 to -7 || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]]
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| -6 to -4 || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]]
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| -3 to -1 || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Smile.png]]
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| 0 || N/A
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| 1 to 3 || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]]
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| 4 to 6 || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]]
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| 7 to 9 || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]]
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| 10 to 12 || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]]
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| 13 or higher || [[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Frown.png]]
|}


The jackpot for three 7's is 100 + 2x, while the jackpot for three Poké Balls is 100 + x, where x starts at 0, may increase whenever a non-jackpot symbol is lined up, and resets to 0 after every bonus game.

A bonus game is started by winning a jackpot. Lining up three 7's starts a 15-round bonus game, while three Poké Balls will trigger an 8-round bonus. In this bonus game, players attempt to perfectly line up a randomly chosen one of [[Johto]]'s [[starter Pokémon]], and the machine may provide some assistance. Bonus game payouts vary depending on success, as well as the slot machine's speed during bonus games. At the end of a bonus game, the background automatically becomes red. This lets players "chain" together jackpots and bonus games; however, the bonus game difficulty increases (up to a maximum) with each chained jackpot.

The payout for each success in a bonus game is <code>20 + d * Floor(n / 2)</code> coins, where n is the number of previous successes in the current game and d is 1, 2, or 3, based on the difficulty setting for the current bonus game (the harder, the higher the value). The maximum possible bonus win (not counting the 15 or 8 coins spent) is 447 coins for a 15-round bonus, or 196 for an 8-round bonus. At the end of the bonus game, Smeargle's mood value is set to -n.

====Payouts====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{gold color}}; border: 2px solid #{{gold color}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Series of icons
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{gold color light}}" | Payout
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Goldenrod Corner 7.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner 7.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner 7.png]] || 100
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Goldenrod Corner Poke Ball.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Poke Ball.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Poke Ball.png]] || 100
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Goldenrod Corner Pikachu.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Pikachu.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Pikachu.png]] || 15
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Goldenrod Corner Marill.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Marill.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Marill.png]] || 10
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Goldenrod Corner Apricorn.png]] || 2
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[File:Goldenrod Corner Replay.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Replay.png]][[File:Goldenrod Corner Replay.png]] || Replay
|}

===Pokémon Colosseum and XD===
Slot machines also appear in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] at [[Realgam Tower]]. However, these slot machines are merely decorative and cannot be interacted with.

==In the anime==
[[File:Slot Machines anime.png|thumb|left|200px|Slot machines in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Main series===
[[File:Celadon Game Corner Inside PG.png|thumb|200px|Slot machines in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Typical slot machines have only appeared in the backdrop of [[Neon Town]] in ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]''. There, one slot machine was shown to stop on two {{p|Vulpix}} symbols and then a {{p|Psyduck}} symbol.

However, a slot machine of a different variety is an integral part of a standard [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]], displaying Pokémon silhouettes prior to the featured Pokémon being revealed.

===Pokémon Generations===
Several slot machines were seen at the [[Celadon Game Corner]] in ''[[PG02|The Chase]]'' while the [[International Police]] raided the building and arrested the [[Team Rocket]] members running the place.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:PS356.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Platinum}} playing a slot machine in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====
Slot machines were first seen in the [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]]. In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', {{adv|Blue}} was seen exchanging a huge pile of Coins he had won at the slot machines for a {{TP|Blue|Porygon}}.

===={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
A slot machine was seen in the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]] in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'', where a man was seen getting a row of three 7 symbols.

===={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS356|Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I]]'', {{adv|Platinum}}, having accidentally mistaken the [[Veilstone Game Corner]] for a hotel, was introduced to the slot machines, and quickly became addicted to them, having to be dragged away by {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} when they found her. Diamond later exchanged the Coins Platinum had won for a [[Zoom Lens]].

During her [[Veilstone Gym]] battle against [[Maylene]] in ''[[PS357|Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu II]]'', Platinum was having trouble striking Maylene's {{p|Riolu}} through the floating pieces of rubble it had broken off the floor with {{m|Rock Smash}}. She eventually managed to find a perfect opportunity for [[Chimler]] to strike through the rubble and take Riolu down, comparing finding the exactly right moment for her move to getting a row of three 7 symbols in a slot machine.

===={{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}====
A slot machine appeared in ''[[PS526|Mr. Perfect]]'', covering the secret entrance to the {{adv|Magician}}'s hideout in [[Aspertia City]]. {{adv|Blake}} was able to make the slot machine move aside and reveal the entrance by inserting a [[Medal]] into a nearby jukebox. The same slot machine was briefly seen again in ''[[PS541|Pink Slip]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
In ''[[DPAS2|Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 2)]]'', [[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]] were seen playing slot machines at the Veilstone Game Corner. Hareta won loads of Coins, while Mitsumi failed to win anything, despite her playing the slots through the whole chapter, refusing to leave until she had won something.

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards named '''Arcade Game'''.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Trainer|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Arcade Game|83}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Rare|ennum=83/111|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/footer|Trainer}}

==Trivia==
* The reels do not always stop exactly when the player presses "A". Sometimes they will slip one or two symbols to either get another symbol to align with the first and second reels (therefore paying out a prize) or force the player to miss a prize, but following Japanese slot machine regulations, they will never slip for more than 0.19 seconds (four symbols).<ref name="pachislo">{{wp|Slot machine#Japan|Wikipedia's page on slot machines}}</ref> They will also slip to avoid paying the Jackpot (and any other prizes) too often, but will also slip in favor of the Jackpot on certain spins. They appear to slip far less often in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
* In Generation IV, the large bonus for the slot machines is lowered from 300 to 100, in favor of instead activating a bonus round afterward where the reward is 15 coins per spin. This brings the machines more into alignment with actual Japanese slot machine laws,<ref name="pachislo"/> where the maximum payout for a single spin is 15. Many real-life slot machines in Japan incorporate the laws in the same way, using bonus rounds after the large bonus has been activated to reward 15 coins at a time. The slot machines also follow with the custom of playing energizing music and special scenes on the LCD, payout after payout.
** Also, the reels in these games will slip for longer than 0.19 seconds in certain scenarios, such as the bonus round.
* The reel time featured in Generation III slot machines is also a real feature on Japanese slot machines. The maximum bonus is 660 coins, which falls in between the 400 to 711 coins mentioned in the Wikipedia article. However, unlike real Japanese slot machines, these payouts come all at once, instead of 15 coins at a time.<ref name="pachislo"/>
* Like in real Japanese game parlours, some machines have much better odds than others.
* In {{game|Yellow}}, the three Pokémon which appear on the reels ({{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Koffing}}) are used by [[Team Rocket trio#Pokémon|Jessie and James]] and cannot be caught in the game.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{gold color light}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|fr=Machine à sous
|de=Einarmiger Bandit
|it=Slot machine
|ko=슬롯머신 ''Slot machine''
|es=Máquina tragaperra
|vi = Máy điện tử xèng
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Game Corner games]]

[[it:Slot machine]]

Fairy (type)

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{{redirect|Fairy|the Egg Group|Fairy (Egg Group)}}
{{types}}
The '''Fairy type''' (Japanese: '''フェアリータイプ''' ''Fairy type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s.

The Fairy type was introduced in [[Generation VI]]. As well as introducing new {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the Fairy type, 22 Pokémon and three [[move]]s were changed to be of the Fairy type.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=fairy
|HP=67.47
|Attack=68.69
|Defense=73.63
|SpAtk=81.41
|SpDef=86.47
|Speed=64.89
|Total=442.56 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=fairy
|HP=75.22
|Attack=85.51
|Defense=89.24
|SpAtk=96.22
|SpDef=101.20
|Speed=77.88
|Total=525.27 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Fairy
|weakto1=Poison
|weakto2=Steel
|weaken1=Dark
|weaken2=Dragon
|weaken3=Fighting
|resist1=Bug
|resist2=Dark
|resist3=Fighting
|resisted1=Fire
|resisted2=Poison
|resisted3=Steel
|unaffected1=Dragon
}}

==Characteristics==
===Defense===
The Pokémon of this type have the highest average {{stat|Special Defense}} of all types. 

The Fairy type is also immune to {{t|Dragon}}-type damage.

===Offense===
Fairy attacks are resisted by {{t|Poison}}, but Poison is weak to {{t|Psychic}}-type moves, which Fairy Pokémon are frequently able to learn. Additionally, all three of the types that resist Fairy are weak to {{t|Ground}}, making Fairy and Ground a strong attacking combination.

Fairy-type Pokémon, on average, have the lowest physical Attack of all Pokémon. 

===Contest properties===
In {{pkmn|Contest}}s, Fairy-type moves are typically {{OBP|Beautiful|condition}} and {{OBP|Cute|condition}} moves. None of them are considered {{OBP|Cool|condition}} or {{OBP|Tough|condition}} moves.

==Pokémon==
As of [[Generation VIII]], there are {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Fairy-type Pokémon|pages}} Fairy-type Pokémon or {{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Fairy-type Pokémon|pages}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Fairy-type in at least one of their [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]], including [[Mega Evolution]]s and [[regional form]]s), causing it to tie with {{t|Ghost}} as the second rarest type after {{t|Ice}}.

===Pure Fairy-type Pokémon===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{fairy color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fairy color}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{fairy color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background:#{{fairy color light}}"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|035
!{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}
|{{p|Clefairy}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
|-
|036
!{{MSP|036|Clefable}}
|{{p|Clefable}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
|-
|173
!{{MSP|173|Cleffa}}
|{{p|Cleffa}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
|-
|175
!{{MSP|175|Togepi}}
|{{p|Togepi}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
|-
|209
!{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}
|{{p|Snubbull}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
|-
|210
!{{MSP|210|Granbull}}
|{{p|Granbull}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
|-
|669
!{{MSP|669|Flabébé}}
|{{p|Flabébé}}
|-
|670
!{{MSP|670|Floette}}
|{{p|Floette}}
|-
|671
!{{MSP|671|Florges}}
|{{p|Florges}}
|-
|682
!{{MSP|682|Spritzee}}
|{{p|Spritzee}}
|-
|683
!{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}
|{{p|Aromatisse}}
|-
|684
!{{MSP|684|Swirlix}}
|{{p|Swirlix}}
|-
|685
!{{MSP|685|Slurpuff}}
|{{p|Slurpuff}}
|-
|700
!{{MSP|700|Sylveon}}
|{{p|Sylveon}}
|-
|716
!{{MSP|716|Xerneas}}
|{{p|Xerneas}}
|-
|764
!{{MSP|764|Comfey}}
|{{p|Comfey}}
|-
|868
!{{MSP|868|Milcery}}
|{{p|Milcery}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 869
!{{MSP|869|Alcremie}}
|{{p|Alcremie}} {{form|Alcremie|Various forms}}
|-
!{{MSP|869Gi|Alcremie}}
|[[Gigantamax]] {{p|Alcremie}}
|-
|888
!{{MSP|888|Zacian}}
|{{p|Zacian}} {{form|Zacian|Hero of Many Battles}}
|-
|???
!{{MSP|000|Fidough}}
|{{p|Fidough}}
|}
|}

===Half Fairy-type Pokémon===
====Primary Fairy-type Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{fairy color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fairy color}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{fairy color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background:#{{fairy color light}}"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|176
!{{MSP|176|Togetic}}
|{{p|Togetic}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|468
!{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}
|{{p|Togekiss}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|888
!{{MSP|888C|Zacian}}
|{{p|Zacian}} {{form|Zacian|Crowned Sword}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |905
!{{MSP|905|Enamorus}}
|{{p|Enamorus}} {{form|Forces of Nature|Incarnate Forme}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
!{{MSP|905T|Enamorus}}
|{{p|Enamorus}} {{form|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|}
|}

====Secondary Fairy-type Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{fairy color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{fairy color}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{fairy color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background:#{{fairy color light}}"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|038
!{{MSP|038A|Ninetales}}
|{{p|Ninetales}} {{rf|Alolan|Form}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|039
!{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}
|{{p|Jigglypuff}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|040
!{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}
|{{p|Wigglytuff}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|078
!{{MSP|078G|Rapidash}}
|{{p|Rapidash}} {{rf|Galarian|Form}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|110
!{{MSP|110G|Weezing}}
|{{p|Weezing}} {{rf|Galarian|Form}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|122
!{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}
|{{p|Mr. Mime}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|174
!{{MSP|174|Igglybuff}}
|{{p|Igglybuff}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|183
!{{MSP|183|Marill}}
|{{p|Marill}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|184
!{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}
|{{p|Azumarill}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|280
!{{MSP|280|Ralts}}
|{{p|Ralts}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|281
!{{MSP|281|Kirlia}}
|{{p|Kirlia}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |282
!{{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}
|{{p|Gardevoir}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
!{{MSP|282M|Gardevoir}}
|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Gardevoir}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|298
!{{MSP|298|Azurill}}
|{{p|Azurill}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |303
!{{MSP|303|Mawile}}
|{{p|Mawile}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
!{{MSP|303M|Mawile}}
|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Mawile}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|334
!{{MSP|334M|Altaria}}
|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Altaria}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|439
!{{MSP|439|Mime Jr.}}
|{{p|Mime Jr.}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|531
!{{MSP|531M|Audino}}
|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Audino}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|546
!{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}
|{{p|Cottonee}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|547
!{{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}
|{{p|Whimsicott}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|702
!{{MSP|702|Dedenne}}
|{{p|Dedenne}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|703
!{{MSP|703|Carbink}}
|{{p|Carbink}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|707
!{{MSP|707|Klefki}}
|{{p|Klefki}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |719
!{{MSP|719|Diancie}}
|{{p|Diancie}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
!{{MSP|719M|Diancie}}
|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Diancie}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|730
!{{MSP|730|Primarina}}
|{{p|Primarina}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|742
!{{MSP|742|Cutiefly}}
|{{p|Cutiefly}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|743
!{{MSP|743|Ribombee}}
|{{p|Ribombee}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|755
!{{MSP|755|Morelull}}
|{{p|Morelull}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|756
!{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}
|{{p|Shiinotic}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|778
!{{MSP|778|Mimikyu}}
|{{p|Mimikyu}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|785
!{{MSP|785|Tapu Koko}}
|{{p|Tapu Koko}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|786
!{{MSP|786|Tapu Lele}}
|{{p|Tapu Lele}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|787
!{{MSP|787|Tapu Bulu}}
|{{p|Tapu Bulu}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|788
!{{MSP|788|Tapu Fini}}
|{{p|Tapu Fini}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|801
!{{MSP|801|Magearna}}
|{{p|Magearna}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|rowspan=2|858
!{{MSP|858|Hatterene}}
|{{p|Hatterene}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
!{{MSP|858Gi|Hatterene}}
|[[Gigantamax]] {{p|Hatterene}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|859
!{{MSP|859|Impidimp}}
|{{p|Impidimp}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|860
!{{MSP|860|Morgrem}}
|{{p|Morgrem}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|rowspan=2|861
!{{MSP|861|Grimmsnarl}}
|{{p|Grimmsnarl}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
!{{MSP|861Gi|Grimmsnarl}}
|[[Gigantamax]] {{p|Grimmsnarl}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
{{movelist/battle-head|Fairy}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Aromatic Mist|Status|Beautiful|—|—|20|adjacentally|The user raises the Sp. Def stat of an ally Pokémon by using a mysterious aroma.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Baby-Doll Eyes|Status|Cute|—|100|30|anyadjacent|The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers its Attack stat. This move always goes first.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Charm|Status|Cute|—|100|20|anyadjacent|The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Crafty Shield|Status|Clever|—|—|10|team|The user protects itself and its allies from status moves with a mysterious power. This does not stop moves that do damage.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Dazzling Gleam|Special|Beautiful|80|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Decorate|Status||—|—|15|anyadjacent|The user sharply raises the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats by decorating the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Disarming Voice|Special|Cute|40|—|15|adjacentfoes|Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Draining Kiss|Special|Cute|50|100|10|anyadjacent|The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Fairy Lock|Status|Clever|—|—|10|all|By locking down the battlefield, the user keeps all Pokémon from fleeing during the next turn.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Fairy Wind|Special|Beautiful|40|100|30|anyadjacent|The user stirs up a fairy wind and strikes the target with it.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Fleur Cannon|Special||130|90|5|anyadjacent|The user unleashes a strong beam. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Floral Healing|Status||—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user restores the target's HP by up to half of its max HP. It restores more HP when the terrain is grass.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Flower Shield|Status|Beautiful|—|—|10|all|The user raises the Defense stat of all Grass-type Pokémon in battle with a mysterious power.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Geomancy|Status|Beautiful|—|—|10|self|The user absorbs energy and sharply raises its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Finale|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Alcremie use. This move heals the HP of allies.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Finale|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Alcremie use. This move heals the HP of allies.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Smite|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Hatterene use. This move confuses opponents.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Smite|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Hatterene use. This move confuses opponents.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Guardian of Alola|Special||—|—|1|anyadjacent|The user, the Land Spirit Pokémon, obtains Alola's energy using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. This reduces the target's HP greatly.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Let's Snuggle Forever|Physical||190|—|1|anyadjacent|After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Mimikyu, punches the target with full force.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Light of Ruin|Special|Beautiful|140|90|5|anyadjacent|Drawing power from the Eternal Flower, the user fires a powerful beam of light. This also damages the user quite a lot.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Starfall|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is a Fairy-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Misty Terrain for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Starfall|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is a Fairy-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Misty Terrain for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Misty Explosion|Special||100|100|5|alladjacent|The user attacks everything around it and faints upon using this move. This move's power is increased on Misty Terrain.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Misty Terrain|Status|Beautiful|—|—|10|all|This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Moonblast|Special|Beautiful|95|100|15|anyadjacent|Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Moonlight|Status|Beautiful|—|—|5|self|The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Nature's Madness|Special||—|90|10|anyadjacent|The user hits the target with the force of nature. It halves the target's HP.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Play Rough|Physical|Cute|90|90|10|anyadjacent|The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Sparkly Swirl|Special|-|120|85|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target by wrapping it with a whirlwind of an overpowering scent. This also heals all status conditions of the user’s party.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Spirit Break|Physical||75|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with so much force that it could break the target's spirit. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Springtide Storm|Special||95|80|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks by wrapping the target in fierce winds brimming with love and hate. This move’s additional effects depend on the user’s form.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Strange Steam|Special||90|95|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target by emitting steam. This may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Sweet Kiss|Status|Cute|—|75|10|anyadjacent|The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Twinkle Tackle|Physical||—|—|1|anyadjacent|The user creates a very charming space using its Z-Power and totally toys with the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Twinkle Tackle|Special||—|—|1|anyadjacent|The user creates a very charming space using its Z-Power and totally toys with the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Fairy}}

==Abilities==
===Interacting with the Fairy type===
A Pokémon with {{a|Protean}} or {{a|Libero}} will become a Fairy-type Pokémon if it uses a Fairy-type move. A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|Mimicry}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Fairy-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Fairy-type move, is sent out against a Fairy-type opponent, if the [[terrain]] is misty, if it is holding a [[Fairy Memory]], or if it is holding a [[Pixie Plate]] or [[Fairium Z]].

{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{fairy color}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
|-
! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Gen
! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}" | Ability
! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | VI
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Fairy Aura|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Powers up each Pokémon's Fairy-type moves.
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | VI
| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Pixilate|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Normal-type moves become Fairy-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
|}

===Exclusive Abilities===
Only Fairy-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]].

{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{fairy color}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
|-
! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Gen
! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}" | Ability
! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | VI
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Flower Veil|000}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Ally Grass-type Pokémon are protected from status conditions and the lowering of their stats.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{alola color}}; border:1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | VII
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Misty Surge|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left" | Turns the ground into Misty Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | VI
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Pixilate|000}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Normal-type moves become Fairy-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
|}

==Items==
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{fairy color}}; border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" class="unsortable" |
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Fairy Gem}}
| [[Fairy Gem]]
| A gem with an essence of the fey. When held, it strengthens the power of a Fairy-type move one time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Fairy Memory}}
| [[Fairy Memory]]
| A memory disc that contains Fairy-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Fairium Z}}
| [[Fairium Z]]
| It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Fairy-type moves to Fairy-type Z-Moves.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Pixie Plate}}
| [[Pixie Plate]]
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fairy-type moves.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Roseli Berry}}
| [[Roseli Berry]]
| If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Fairy-type attack.
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.
|}

===[[Cram-o-matic]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{fairy color}}; border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" class="unsortable" |
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" | Name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Berry Sweet}}
| [[Berry Sweet]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Bright Powder}}
| [[Bright Powder]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Clover Sweet}}
| [[Clover Sweet]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Flower Sweet}}
| [[Flower Sweet]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Kee Berry}}
| [[Kee Berry]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Love Sweet}}
| [[Love Sweet]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Misty Seed}}
| [[Misty Seed]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Moon Stone}}
| [[Moon Stone]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Pink Apricorn}}
| [[Pink Apricorn]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Ribbon Sweet}}
| [[Ribbon Sweet]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Sachet}}
| [[Sachet]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| [[Shiny Stone]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Star Sweet}}
| [[Star Sweet]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Strawberry Sweet}}
| [[Strawberry Sweet]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag3|Whipped Dream}}
| [[Whipped Dream]]
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |
|}

==Notable Fairy-type Trainers==
{{main|:Category:Fairy-type Trainers|Category:Fairy-type Trainers}}

{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Fairy color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}" width=700px
|-
! style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen
! style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}" | Trainer
! style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}" | Title
! style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" | Location
|-
! style="background:#{{Kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}" | [[Generation VI|VI]]
| [[File:VSValerie.png|x64px|link=Valerie]] [[Valerie]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Laverre Gym]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Alola color dark}}" | [[Generation VII|VII]]
| [[File:VSMina PE.png|x64px|link=Mina]] [[Mina]]
| [[Trial Captain]]{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/7|PE}}
| [[Seafolk Village]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
|-
! style="background:#{{Alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Alola color dark}}" | [[Generation VII|VII]]
| [[File:VSLillie.png|x64px|link=Lillie]] [[Lillie]]
| [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[Aether Paradise]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Galar color dark}}" | [[Generation VIII|VIII]]
| [[File:VSOpal.png|x64px|link=Opal]] [[Opal]]
| [[Gym Leader]] [[Pokémon Trainer]]
| [[Ballonlea Stadium]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Galar color dark}}" | [[Generation VIII|VIII]]
| [[File:VSBede 2.png|x64px|link=Bede]] [[Bede]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Ballonlea Stadium]]
|}

==Icons==
===[[Core series]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#{{Fairy color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Picross FairyIC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC SM.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC PE.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Fairy icon SwSh.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC BDSP.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC LA.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Fairy icon LA.png|64px]]
|-
| Icon from {{color2|000|Generation VI}}
| Icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| Icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| Icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
| Symbol icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!}}; {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}}
| Icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
| Symbol icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}



===[[Spin-off games]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#{{Fairy color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Tretta Fairy type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GO Fairy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC RR.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC Masters.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:PMD DX Fairy type.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Mezastar Fairy type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC NPSnap.png|48px]]
|-
| Symbol icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Tretta}}
| Symbol icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Symbol icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Rumble Rush}}
| Symbol icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
| Symbol icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}}
| Symbol icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon Mezastar}}
| Symbol icon from {{color2|000|New Pokémon Snap}}
|}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Fairy (TCG)}}
Fairy formerly had its own energy type, which was introduced in the {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} set. Fairy-type Pokémon in the TCG were generally weak to {{TCG|Metal}} with a resistance to {{TCG|Darkness}}. Fairy-type Pokémon were strong against {{TCG|Dragon}}, while no Pokémon could resist this type.

Starting with {{TCG|Sword & Shield}}, the Fairy type is no longer supported in the TCG, and Fairy-type Pokémon were reassigned to {{TCG|Psychic}}.

==Trivia==
* The Fairy type is the most recent type to be introduced.
* The Fairy type has been paired up with every other type except for {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Ground}}.
* [[Generation VI]] introduced the most Fairy-type Pokémon of any generation, with 37 (including Pokémon changed to Fairy-type and those that gain the type upon Mega Evolving). [[Generation VIII]] introduced the fewest Fairy-type Pokémon since the type was created, with 10.
* Generation VI introduced the most Fairy-type moves of any generation, with 14. [[Generation VII]] introduced the fewest Fairy-type moves since the type was created, with 7.
* More Pokémon were changed to Fairy than either of the other types added since [[Generation I]] (the other two being {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Steel}} in [[Generation II]]), with 22. Also, more moves were changed to Fairy, with three. All three of them were [[status move]]s introduced in [[Generation II]] and were previously {{type|Normal}}.
** It is also the only one out of the three types to completely change the types of Pokémon from previous generations, changing several previously pure Normal-type Pokémon, such as {{p|Snubbull}}, to pure Fairy.
* The Fairy type is the only type without any [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|Pokémon with gender differences]].
* Every type that resists Fairy also resists {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Bug}} and is weak to {{t|Ground}}.
** The types that resist Fairy are the three types with the most resistances.
* The Fairy-type is one of the two types that {{m|Hidden Power}} cannot become, the other being the {{type|Normal}}.
** This, combined with the lack of any Fairy-type moves in the movesets of {{p|Kecleon}}, {{p|Froakie}} and {{p|Scorbunny}} evolutionary lines, prevents all Pokémon that naturally have {{a|Protean}} or {{a|Libero}} from becoming Fairy-type using it (although Kecleon can become Fairy-type with its other Ability, {{a|Color Change}}, or by using {{m|Camouflage}} on {{m|Misty Terrain}}).
* The Fairy type has the fewest [[physical move]]s of all types, with two.
* The Fairy type is the only type to have a [[Gem]] that has [[Fairy Gem|not been officially released]].
* Fairy-type moves have the fewest [[held item]]s that boost their power, with the [[Pixie Plate]] being the only one to have ever been officially released.
* The Fairy type is one of the only two types, the other being {{t|Poison}}, to not have any moves that cause [[flinch]]ing.
** However, the [[King's Rock]] and [[Razor Fang]] may make any of them able to cause flinching.
* The Fairy-type's weakness to {{t|Steel}} may be a reference to a faerie's weakness to cold iron in various folklores.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{fairy color light}}
|ja=フェアリー ''Fairy''
|zh_yue=妖精 ''Yíujīng''
|zh_cmn=妖精 ''Yāojing''
|cs=Vílí
|da=Fe
|nl=Fairy
|fi=Keiju
|fr_eu=Fée
|de=Fee
|el=Νεράιδα ''Neráida''
|he=פיה ''Feya''
|hi=फ़ेरी ''Fairy'' परी ''Paree''{{tt|*|Pokémon Smile (prior to version 2.0.0)}}
|hu=Tündér
|id=Peri
|it=Folletto
|ko=페어리 ''Fairy''
|ms=Pari Pari
|no=Fe
|pl=Baśniowy{{tt|*|XY013, XY073-present}} Bajkowy{{tt|*|XY026-XY056, M17}}
|pt=Fada
|ro=Zână
|ru=Фея ''Feya''
|es=Hada
|sv=Fe Älva
|tr=Peri
|th=แฟรี่ ''Fairy'' แฟรรี่ ''Fairy'' ภูต ''Phut''
|vi=Tiên
}}

[[de:Fee]]
[[es:Tipo hada]]
[[fr:Fée (type)]]
[[it:Folletto]]
[[ja:フェアリー]]
[[zh:妖精（属性）]]

Plate

2021-11-27T12:10:24Z

Tiger21820: /* Trivia */ Obtaining 2 of each of the same plate in one save file in the Sinnoh games

{{samename|items in [[Pokémon Duel]]|Pokémon Duel#Plates|Pokémon Duel → Plates}}
[[File:Arceus Plates anime.png|thumb|230px|Plates in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
A '''Plate''' (Japanese: '''プレート''' ''Plate'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. There is one Plate for each [[type]], except {{t|Normal}} (and {{t|???}}). They boost the power of the holder's moves of the corresponding [[type]], and change {{p|Arceus}} and its [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} to that type.

There are 16 Plates in Generations IV and V, and 17 Plates from [[Generation VI]] onward with the introduction of the {{t|Fairy}} type and the corresponding [[Pixie Plate]].

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the 16 Plates are spread far and wide across [[Sinnoh]], and an additional copy of each Plate can also be dug up in [[the Underground]]. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the captain of the [[S.S. Aqua]] will give one away in index number order each day after the player has all 16 Badges. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, two of the Plates are given to the player by a treasure hunter in a house in {{rt|13|Unova}}. The treasure hunter will mention that he found the Plates in the [[Abyssal Ruins]], where the player can find the rest of the Plates.

==List of Plates==
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background: #{{items color light}}; border:3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
! class="unsortable" |
! Name
! Debut Gen.
! Corresponding move type
|-
| {{Bag3|Draco Plate}}
| [[Draco Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Dread Plate}}
| [[Dread Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Earth Plate}}
| [[Earth Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Fist Plate}}
| [[Fist Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Flame Plate}}
| [[Flame Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Icicle Plate}}
| [[Icicle Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Insect Plate}}
| [[Insect Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Iron Plate}}
| [[Iron Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Meadow Plate}}
| [[Meadow Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Mind Plate}}
| [[Mind Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Pixie Plate}}
| [[Pixie Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VI color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VI color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=6 | '''VI'''
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Sky Plate}}
| [[Sky Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Splash Plate}}
| [[Splash Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Spooky Plate}}
| [[Spooky Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Stone Plate}}
| [[Stone Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Toxic Plate}}
| [[Toxic Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Zap Plate}}
| [[Zap Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Electric}}
|}

==Engravings==
When each Plate is obtained in [[Generation IV]], a different engraving appears on the back of the Plate which reveals part of the myth of the creation of the Pokémon universe. No engraving is tied to a specific Plate; they will appear each one at a time depending on how many Plates the player has found so far, with the ninth Plate found using the same engraving as the first. In Platinum, after talking to the Hiker on the second floor of the Canalave Library, a book on the second floor with the engravings written in it will be left by the Hiker the player met in Oreburgh Mine during the Arceus-triggered event.
*''"When the {{pkmn|universe}} was created, its shards became this Plate."''
*''"The power of defeated giants infuses this Plate."''
*''"Two beings of {{p|Dialga|time}} and {{p|Palkia|space}} set free from the {{p|Arceus|Original One}}."''
*''"[[Lake guardians|Three beings]] were born to bind {{tt|time|Dialga}} and {{tt|space|Palkia}}."''
*''"[[Creation trio|Two]] make matter and {{tt|three|Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf}} make spirit, shaping the {{pkmn|world}}."''
*''"The {{tt|Original One|Arceus}} breathed alone before the universe came."''
*''"The powers of Plates are [[held item|shared among Pokémon]]."''
*''"The rightful bearer of a Plate {{a|Multitype|draws from}} the Plate it holds."''

==In the anime==
Plates debuted in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', where [[Saturn]] and two {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s placed three of them in a room located in the [[Solaceon Ruins]], in order to obtain the [[Spear Key]] and awaken the {{p|Unown}} there. These Plates were specifically the [[Draco Plate]], [[Iron Plate]], and [[Splash Plate]], which power up the three types of {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}} ({{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Steel}}, and {{t|Water}}) combined.

All of the Plates present at the time reappeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where they played a larger role. Referred to as Life Plates, these are a set of Plates that give life to {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}, and also allow it to change its type. Arceus almost died when it lost all of the Plates after destroying a meteor that endangered the land that would become [[Michina Town]]. [[Damos]] found one of these lost Plates and returned it to Arceus, giving it the strength to recall the other 15 Plates. This heroic, selfless act earned its trust and prompted it to detach the [[Earth Plate]], Splash Plate, [[Meadow Plate]], [[Zap Plate]], and Draco Plate, and merge them to form the [[Jewel of Life]] so Damos could make the land flourish.

The Splash, [[Flame Plate|Flame]], and Earth Plates appeared in a flashback in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', where [[Ghris]] was seen using their combined powers to create the [[Prison Bottle]].

<gallery>
File:ThreePlates.png|Three Plates placed in the Solaceon Ruins
File:Arceus Plates.png|Arceus using its Plates
File:Plates M18.png|Three Plates used to create the Prison Bottle
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Arceus Plates Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The Plates in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
The Plates were initially being collected by [[Petrel]] for [[Team Rocket]]'s plan. After {{adv|Silver}} stole the few Plates he had managed to find, Petrel decided to let him gather all 16 Plates, just to get them back at once later. With his {{TP|Silver|Weavile}} leaving messages for {{p|Sneasel}} and {{p|Weavile}} across [[Johto]], Silver soon indeed gathered all 16 Plates for himself. At the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], {{adv|Gold}} surrendered the Plates to [[Archer]], who used them to seemingly take control of {{adv|Arceus}}, ordering it to recreate {{adv|Creation trio|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina}}. When the [[Pokédex holder]]s used their Pokémon's ultimate attacks to stop the creation, all the Plates were absorbed by Arceus.

The [[Pixie Plate]] has not appeared in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
{{-}}

==Artwork==
===Underground===
This is artwork of the Plates as seen in the [[Sinnoh]] [[The Underground|Underground]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Draco Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dark color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Dread Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Earth Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fighting color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Fist Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Draco Plate}}
| style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Dread Plate}}
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Earth Plate}}
| style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Fist Plate}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Flame Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Icicle Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Insect Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Iron Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; -{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Flame Plate}}
| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Icicle Plate}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Insect Plate}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Iron Plate}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Meadow Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Mind Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Sky Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Splash Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Meadow Plate}}
| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Mind Plate}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Sky Plate}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Splash Plate}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Spooky Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Stone Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{poison color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Toxic Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Zap Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Spooky Plate}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Stone Plate}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Toxic Plate}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Zap Plate}}
|}

===Global Link===
This is artwork of the Plates as seen on the [[Pokémon Global Link]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Draco Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Dark color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dread Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Earth Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fighting color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Fist Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Flame Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Icicle Plate Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Dragon color dark}}|Draco Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Dark color dark}}|Dread Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Ground color dark}}|Earth Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Fighting color dark}}|Fist Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Fire color dark}}|Flame Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Ice color dark}}|Icicle Plate}}
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Insect Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Iron Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Meadow Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Psychic color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Mind Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fairy color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Pixie Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sky Plate Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Bug color dark}}|Insect Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Steel color dark}}|Iron Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Grass color dark}}|Meadow Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Psychic color dark}}|Mind Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Fairy color dark}}|Pixie Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Flying color dark}}|Sky Plate}}
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Splash Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Spooky Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Stone Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Poison color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Toxic Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Zap Plate Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Water color dark}}|Splash Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Ghost color dark}}|Spooky Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Rock color dark}}|Stone Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Poison color dark}}|Toxic Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Electric color dark}}|Zap Plate}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Plates may have some relation to [[Shard]]s, which are described as pieces of ancient tools. Their [[The Underground|underground]] sprites likewise imply that they are broken parts of Plates.
* Arceus has the same total [[Pokéathlon]] stats (but distributed differently) for all Plates, except the [[Draco Plate]] which has a total 1 higher than other Plates.
* The [[Pixie Plate]] is the only Plate that can be obtained an unlimited number of times in a single game. It can be obtained repeatedly from [[Stow-on-Side]]'s {{DL|Stow-on-Side|bargain shop}} in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
** Similarly, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, {{game|Platinum}}, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} are the only games where the player can obtain more than one of each plate in a single game, with a maximum of 2 per plate.
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the [[Flame Plate]] is the only Plate that cannot be obtained outside of [[the Underground]] before obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
* There is a sprite for {{type|???}} Arceus in the game data of the [[Generation IV]] games, but there is no associated ???-type Plate.
* When Plates were first seen in the {{pkmn|anime}} in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', they were depicted with the same kind of square shape that they have in the games. However, in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', the Plates were depicted with a different, six-angle shape.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=石板 ''{{tt|Sehkbáan|Slate}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 令牌 ''{{tt|Lihngpàaih|Command Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}} 板塊 ''{{tt|Báanfaai|Tectonic Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon DPPt National Pokédex Guidebook}}
|zh_cmn=石板 ''{{tt|Shíbǎn|Slate}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 令牌 ''{{tt|Lìngpái|Command Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}} 板塊 ''{{tt|Bǎnkuài|Tectonic Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon DPPt National Pokédex Guidebook}}
|fi=Laatta
|de=Tafeln
|fr=Plaque
|it=Lastre
|ko=플레이트 ''Plate''
|pl=Płyta{{tt|*|anime}} Tarcza{{tt|*|M12}}
|es=Tablas
|sv=Livsplatta
|vi=Phiến thạch
}}
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Plate

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{{samename|items in [[Pokémon Duel]]|Pokémon Duel#Plates|Pokémon Duel → Plates}}
[[File:Arceus Plates anime.png|thumb|230px|Plates in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
A '''Plate''' (Japanese: '''プレート''' ''Plate'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. There is one Plate for each [[type]], except {{t|Normal}} (and {{t|???}}). They boost the power of the holder's moves of the corresponding [[type]], and change {{p|Arceus}} and its [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} to that type.

There are 16 Plates in Generations IV and V, and 17 Plates from [[Generation VI]] onward with the introduction of the {{t|Fairy}} type and the corresponding [[Pixie Plate]].

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the 16 Plates are spread far and wide across [[Sinnoh]], and an additional copy of each Plate can also be dug up in [[the Underground]]. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the captain of the [[S.S. Aqua]] will give one away in index number order each day after the player has all 16 Badges. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, two of the Plates are given to the player by a treasure hunter in a house in {{rt|13|Unova}}. The treasure hunter will mention that he found the Plates in the [[Abyssal Ruins]], where the player can find the rest of the Plates.

==List of Plates==
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background: #{{items color light}}; border:3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
! class="unsortable" |
! Name
! Debut Gen.
! Corresponding move type
|-
| {{Bag3|Draco Plate}}
| [[Draco Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Dread Plate}}
| [[Dread Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Earth Plate}}
| [[Earth Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Fist Plate}}
| [[Fist Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Flame Plate}}
| [[Flame Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Icicle Plate}}
| [[Icicle Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Insect Plate}}
| [[Insect Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Iron Plate}}
| [[Iron Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Meadow Plate}}
| [[Meadow Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Mind Plate}}
| [[Mind Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Pixie Plate}}
| [[Pixie Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VI color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VI color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=6 | '''VI'''
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Sky Plate}}
| [[Sky Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Splash Plate}}
| [[Splash Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Spooky Plate}}
| [[Spooky Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Stone Plate}}
| [[Stone Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Toxic Plate}}
| [[Toxic Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Zap Plate}}
| [[Zap Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Electric}}
|}

==Engravings==
When each Plate is obtained in [[Generation IV]], a different engraving appears on the back of the Plate which reveals part of the myth of the creation of the Pokémon universe. No engraving is tied to a specific Plate; they will appear each one at a time depending on how many Plates the player has found so far, with the ninth Plate found using the same engraving as the first. In Platinum, after talking to the Hiker on the second floor of the Canalave Library, a book on the second floor with the engravings written in it will be left by the Hiker the player met in Oreburgh Mine during the Arceus-triggered event.
*''"When the {{pkmn|universe}} was created, its shards became this Plate."''
*''"The power of defeated giants infuses this Plate."''
*''"Two beings of {{p|Dialga|time}} and {{p|Palkia|space}} set free from the {{p|Arceus|Original One}}."''
*''"[[Lake guardians|Three beings]] were born to bind {{tt|time|Dialga}} and {{tt|space|Palkia}}."''
*''"[[Creation trio|Two]] make matter and {{tt|three|Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf}} make spirit, shaping the {{pkmn|world}}."''
*''"The {{tt|Original One|Arceus}} breathed alone before the universe came."''
*''"The powers of Plates are [[held item|shared among Pokémon]]."''
*''"The rightful bearer of a Plate {{a|Multitype|draws from}} the Plate it holds."''

==In the anime==
Plates debuted in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', where [[Saturn]] and two {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s placed three of them in a room located in the [[Solaceon Ruins]], in order to obtain the [[Spear Key]] and awaken the {{p|Unown}} there. These Plates were specifically the [[Draco Plate]], [[Iron Plate]], and [[Splash Plate]], which power up the three types of {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}} ({{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Steel}}, and {{t|Water}}) combined.

All of the Plates present at the time reappeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where they played a larger role. Referred to as Life Plates, these are a set of Plates that give life to {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}, and also allow it to change its type. Arceus almost died when it lost all of the Plates after destroying a meteor that endangered the land that would become [[Michina Town]]. [[Damos]] found one of these lost Plates and returned it to Arceus, giving it the strength to recall the other 15 Plates. This heroic, selfless act earned its trust and prompted it to detach the [[Earth Plate]], Splash Plate, [[Meadow Plate]], [[Zap Plate]], and Draco Plate, and merge them to form the [[Jewel of Life]] so Damos could make the land flourish.

The Splash, [[Flame Plate|Flame]], and Earth Plates appeared in a flashback in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', where [[Ghris]] was seen using their combined powers to create the [[Prison Bottle]].
<gallery>
File:ThreePlates.png|Three Plates placed in the Solaceon Ruins
File:Arceus Plates.png|Arceus using its Plates
File:Plates M18.png|Three Plates used to create the Prison Bottle
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Arceus Plates Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The Plates in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The Plates appeared in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, where they were initially being collected by [[Petrel]] for [[Team Rocket]]'s plan. After {{adv|Silver}} stole the few Plates he had managed to find, Petrel decided to let him gather all 16 Plates, just to get them back at once later. With his {{TP|Silver|Weavile}} leaving messages for {{p|Sneasel}} and {{p|Weavile}} across [[Johto]], Silver soon indeed gathered all 16 Plates for himself. At the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], {{adv|Gold}} surrendered the Plates to [[Archer]], who used them to seemingly take control of {{adv|Arceus}}, ordering it to recreate {{adv|Creation trio|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina}}. When the [[Pokédex holder]]s used their Pokémon's ultimate attacks to stop the creation, all the Plates were absorbed by Arceus.

The [[Pixie Plate]] has not appeared in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
{{-}}

==Artwork==
===Underground===
This is artwork of the Plates as seen in the [[Sinnoh]] [[The Underground|Underground]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Draco Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dark color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Dread Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Earth Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fighting color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Fist Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Draco Plate}}
| style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Dread Plate}}
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Earth Plate}}
| style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Fist Plate}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Flame Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Icicle Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Insect Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Iron Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; -{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Flame Plate}}
| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Icicle Plate}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Insect Plate}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Iron Plate}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Meadow Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Mind Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Sky Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Splash Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Meadow Plate}}
| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Mind Plate}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Sky Plate}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Splash Plate}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Spooky Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Stone Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{poison color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Toxic Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Zap Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Spooky Plate}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Stone Plate}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Toxic Plate}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Zap Plate}}
|}

===Global Link===
This is artwork of the Plates as seen on the [[Pokémon Global Link]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Draco Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Dark color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dread Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Earth Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fighting color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Fist Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Flame Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Icicle Plate Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Dragon color dark}}|Draco Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Dark color dark}}|Dread Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Ground color dark}}|Earth Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Fighting color dark}}|Fist Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Fire color dark}}|Flame Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Ice color dark}}|Icicle Plate}}
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Insect Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Iron Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Meadow Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Psychic color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Mind Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fairy color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Pixie Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sky Plate Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Bug color dark}}|Insect Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Steel color dark}}|Iron Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Grass color dark}}|Meadow Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Psychic color dark}}|Mind Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Fairy color dark}}|Pixie Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Flying color dark}}|Sky Plate}}
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Splash Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Spooky Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Stone Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Poison color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Toxic Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Zap Plate Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Water color dark}}|Splash Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Ghost color dark}}|Spooky Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Rock color dark}}|Stone Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Poison color dark}}|Toxic Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Electric color dark}}|Zap Plate}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Plates may have some relation to [[Shard]]s, which are described as pieces of ancient tools. Their [[The Underground|underground]] sprites likewise imply that they are broken parts of Plates.
* Arceus has the same total [[Pokéathlon]] stats (but distributed differently) for all Plates, except the [[Draco Plate]] which has a total 1 higher than other Plates.
* [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] are the first games where the [[Pixie Plate]] can be obtained an unlimited number of times in a single game. It can be obtained repeatedly from [[Stow-on-Side]]'s {{DL|Stow-on-Side|bargain shop}}.
* Diamond, Pearl, and Platnium are the only games where all the plates except the [[Pixie Plate]] can be obtained an unlimited of times in a single game. They can be found while digging in [[The Underground|underground]].
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the [[Flame Plate]] is the only Plate that cannot be obtained outside of [[the Underground]] before obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
* There is a sprite for {{type|???}} Arceus in the game data of the [[Generation IV]] games, but there is no associated ???-type Plate.
* When Plates were first seen in the {{pkmn|anime}} in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', they were depicted with the same kind of square shape that they have in the games. However, in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', the Plates were depicted with a different, six-angle shape.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=石板 ''{{tt|Sehkbáan|Slate}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 令牌 ''{{tt|Lihngpàaih|Command Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}} 板塊 ''{{tt|Báanfaai|Tectonic Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon DPPt National Pokédex Guidebook}}
|zh_cmn=石板 ''{{tt|Shíbǎn|Slate}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 令牌 ''{{tt|Lìngpái|Command Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}} 板塊 ''{{tt|Bǎnkuài|Tectonic Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon DPPt National Pokédex Guidebook}}
|fi=Laatta
|de=Tafeln
|fr=Plaque
|it=Lastre
|ko=플레이트 ''Plate''
|pl=Płyta{{tt|*|anime}} Tarcza{{tt|*|M12}}
|es=Tablas
|sv=Livsplatta
|vi=Phiến thạch
}}
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Plate

2020-11-01T22:21:23Z

Tiger21820: /* Trivia */ Correcting some trivia relating to the repeatable acquisition of plates in games

{{samename|items in [[Pokémon Duel]]|Pokémon Duel#Plates|Pokémon Duel → Plates}}
[[File:Arceus Plates anime.png|thumb|230px|Plates in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
A '''Plate''' (Japanese: '''プレート''' ''Plate'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. There is one Plate for each [[type]], except {{t|Normal}} (and {{t|???}}). They boost the power of the holder's moves of the corresponding [[type]], and change {{p|Arceus}} and its [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} to that type.

There are 16 Plates in Generations IV and V, and 17 Plates from [[Generation VI]] onward with the introduction of the {{t|Fairy}} type and the corresponding [[Pixie Plate]].

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the 16 Plates are spread far and wide across [[Sinnoh]], and an additional copy of each Plate can also be dug up in [[the Underground]]. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the captain of the [[S.S. Aqua]] will give one away in index number order each day after the player has all 16 Badges. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, two of the Plates are given to the player by a treasure hunter in a house in {{rt|13|Unova}}. The treasure hunter will mention that he found the Plates in the [[Abyssal Ruins]], where the player can find the rest of the Plates.

==List of Plates==
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background: #{{items color light}}; border:3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
! class="unsortable" |
! Name
! Debut Gen.
! Corresponding move type
|-
| {{Bag3|Draco Plate}}
| [[Draco Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Dread Plate}}
| [[Dread Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Earth Plate}}
| [[Earth Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Fist Plate}}
| [[Fist Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Flame Plate}}
| [[Flame Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Icicle Plate}}
| [[Icicle Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Insect Plate}}
| [[Insect Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Iron Plate}}
| [[Iron Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Meadow Plate}}
| [[Meadow Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Mind Plate}}
| [[Mind Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Pixie Plate}}
| [[Pixie Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VI color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VI color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=6 | '''VI'''
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Sky Plate}}
| [[Sky Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Splash Plate}}
| [[Splash Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Spooky Plate}}
| [[Spooky Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Stone Plate}}
| [[Stone Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Toxic Plate}}
| [[Toxic Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
| {{Bag3|Zap Plate}}
| [[Zap Plate]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
{{typetable|Electric}}
|}

==Engravings==
When each Plate is obtained in [[Generation IV]], a different engraving appears on the back of the Plate which reveals part of the myth of the creation of the Pokémon universe. No engraving is tied to a specific Plate; they will appear each one at a time depending on how many Plates the player has found so far, with the ninth Plate found using the same engraving as the first. In Platinum, after talking to the Hiker on the second floor of the Canalave Library, a book on the second floor with the engravings written in it will be left by the Hiker the player met in Oreburgh Mine during the Arceus-triggered event.
*''"When the {{pkmn|universe}} was created, its shards became this Plate."''
*''"The power of defeated giants infuses this Plate."''
*''"Two beings of {{p|Dialga|time}} and {{p|Palkia|space}} set free from the {{p|Arceus|Original One}}."''
*''"[[Lake guardians|Three beings]] were born to bind {{tt|time|Dialga}} and {{tt|space|Palkia}}."''
*''"[[Creation trio|Two]] make matter and {{tt|three|Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf}} make spirit, shaping the {{pkmn|world}}."''
*''"The {{tt|Original One|Arceus}} breathed alone before the universe came."''
*''"The powers of Plates are [[held item|shared among Pokémon]]."''
*''"The rightful bearer of a Plate {{a|Multitype|draws from}} the Plate it holds."''

==In the anime==
Plates debuted in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', where [[Saturn]] and two {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s placed three of them in a room located in the [[Solaceon Ruins]], in order to obtain the [[Spear Key]] and awaken the {{p|Unown}} there. These Plates were specifically the [[Draco Plate]], [[Iron Plate]], and [[Splash Plate]], which power up the three types of {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}} ({{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Steel}}, and {{t|Water}}) combined.

All of the Plates present at the time reappeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where they played a larger role. Referred to as Life Plates, these are a set of Plates that give life to {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}, and also allow it to change its type. Arceus almost died when it lost all of the Plates after destroying a meteor that endangered the land that would become [[Michina Town]]. [[Damos]] found one of these lost Plates and returned it to Arceus, giving it the strength to recall the other 15 Plates. This heroic, selfless act earned its trust and prompted it to detach the [[Earth Plate]], Splash Plate, [[Meadow Plate]], [[Zap Plate]], and Draco Plate, and merge them to form the [[Jewel of Life]] so Damos could make the land flourish.

The Splash, [[Flame Plate|Flame]], and Earth Plates appeared in a flashback in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', where [[Ghris]] was seen using their combined powers to create the [[Prison Bottle]].
<gallery>
File:ThreePlates.png|Three Plates placed in the Solaceon Ruins
File:Arceus Plates.png|Arceus using its Plates
File:Plates M18.png|Three Plates used to create the Prison Bottle
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Arceus Plates Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The Plates in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The Plates appeared in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, where they were initially being collected by [[Petrel]] for [[Team Rocket]]'s plan. After {{adv|Silver}} stole the few Plates he had managed to find, Petrel decided to let him gather all 16 Plates, just to get them back at once later. With his {{TP|Silver|Weavile}} leaving messages for {{p|Sneasel}} and {{p|Weavile}} across [[Johto]], Silver soon indeed gathered all 16 Plates for himself. At the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], {{adv|Gold}} surrendered the Plates to [[Archer]], who used them to seemingly take control of {{adv|Arceus}}, ordering it to recreate {{adv|Creation trio|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina}}. When the [[Pokédex holder]]s used their Pokémon's ultimate attacks to stop the creation, all the Plates were absorbed by Arceus.

The [[Pixie Plate]] has not appeared in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
{{-}}

==Artwork==
===Underground===
This is artwork of the Plates as seen in the [[Sinnoh]] [[The Underground|Underground]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Draco Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dark color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Dread Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Earth Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fighting color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Fist Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Draco Plate}}
| style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Dread Plate}}
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Earth Plate}}
| style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Fist Plate}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Flame Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Icicle Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Insect Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Iron Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; -{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Flame Plate}}
| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Icicle Plate}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Insect Plate}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Iron Plate}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Meadow Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Mind Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Sky Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Splash Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Meadow Plate}}
| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Mind Plate}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Sky Plate}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Splash Plate}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Spooky Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Stone Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{poison color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Toxic Plate.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Zap Plate.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Spooky Plate}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Stone Plate}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Toxic Plate}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Zap Plate}}
|}

===Global Link===
This is artwork of the Plates as seen on the [[Pokémon Global Link]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Draco Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Dark color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dread Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Earth Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fighting color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Fist Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Flame Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Icicle Plate Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Dragon color dark}}|Draco Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Dark color dark}}|Dread Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Ground color dark}}|Earth Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Fighting color dark}}|Fist Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Fire color dark}}|Flame Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Ice color dark}}|Icicle Plate}}
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Insect Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Iron Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Meadow Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Psychic color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Mind Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fairy color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Pixie Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sky Plate Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Bug color dark}}|Insect Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Steel color dark}}|Iron Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Grass color dark}}|Meadow Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Psychic color dark}}|Mind Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Fairy color dark}}|Pixie Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Flying color dark}}|Sky Plate}}
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Splash Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Spooky Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Stone Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Poison color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Toxic Plate Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Zap Plate Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Water color dark}}|Splash Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Ghost color dark}}|Spooky Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Rock color dark}}|Stone Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Poison color dark}}|Toxic Plate}}
| style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Electric color dark}}|Zap Plate}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Plates may have some relation to [[Shard]]s, which are described as pieces of ancient tools. Their [[The Underground|underground]] sprites likewise imply that they are broken parts of Plates.
* Arceus has the same total [[Pokéathlon]] stats (but distributed differently) for all Plates, except the [[Draco Plate]] which has a total 1 higher than other Plates.
* [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] are the first games where the [[Pixie Plate]] can be obtained an unlimited number of times in a single game. It can be obtained repeatedly from [[Stow-on-Side]]'s {{DL|Stow-on-Side|bargain shop}}.
* Diamond, Pearl, and Platnium are the only games where the first 17 plates can be obtained an unlimited of times in a single game. They can be found while digging in [[The Underground|underground]].
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the [[Flame Plate]] is the only Plate that cannot be obtained outside of [[the Underground]] before obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
* There is a sprite for {{type|???}} Arceus in the game data of the [[Generation IV]] games, but there is no associated ???-type Plate.
* When Plates were first seen in the {{pkmn|anime}} in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', they were depicted with the same kind of square shape that they have in the games. However, in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', the Plates were depicted with a different, six-angle shape.

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|zh_cmn=石板 ''{{tt|Shíbǎn|Slate}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 令牌 ''{{tt|Lìngpái|Command Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}} 板塊 ''{{tt|Bǎnkuài|Tectonic Plate}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon DPPt National Pokédex Guidebook}}
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

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{{Infobox game |colorscheme=fighting|bordercolorscheme=tcg
|name=Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
|jname=
|boxart=TCGOlogo.png
|caption=Logo of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
|platform=PC, Mac, and iPad
|category=Strategy
|players=1-2, with unlimited in chat
|link_method=Internet
|developer=Electrified Games, Sleepy Giant Entertainment, {{tt|Plexipixel|Website design}}, {{tt|Inversoft|Word filter}}
|publisher=The Pokémon Company International
|gen_series=[[Generation IV]]/{{gen|V}}/{{gen|VI}} misc
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|release_date_ja=N/A
|release_date_na=March 24, 2011 (TC beta)
|release_date_au=March 24, 2011 (TC beta)
|release_date_eu=March 24, 2011 (TC beta)
|website_ja=N/A
|website_en=[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/ Game site]
}}

[[File:TCGOicon.png|thumb|Pokémon TCGO site icon]]

'''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''' (also referred to as '''Pokémon TCG Online''' or '''TCGO''') is a [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/download/ downloadable game] and the first Pokémon game of the MMOTCG (massively-multiplayer online trading card game) genre. It is based on the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] or TCG aspect of the Pokémon franchise and follows the same rules. The game was originally released as a browser-based game in March 2011 before being relaunched as a downloadable game in 2012 for the PC and Mac and for iPad in 2014. It officially emerged from open beta testing in February 2015 but continues to be refined and improved upon on a continual basis. The game is free to download and is accessible to both beginners and experienced players. It is also intended to be used by both [[#Child accounts|adults and children]]. Players do not need to purchase physical [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]] or {{TCG|Booster pack}}s from a store in order to play. Players are provided with everything they need, and there are multiple means of [[#Reward systems|earning new cards and other rewards]] as the game is played.

==Guided story==
So as to not overwhelm new players of all age levels with the complexity of the full game and in order to assist less experienced players in learning basic game mechanics, all players are initially directed through a set of in-game [[#Tutorials|Tutorials]] and then the beginning set of {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match}}es in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] before all game features are accessible.

Upon logging into the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'', players start their adventure at a virtual "[[Game Store]]", where Trainers [[Zach]] and [[Ella]] welcome them. Players begin by playing through two in-game [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorial]]s with a simplified ''[[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|Basic Blue Starter Theme deck]]'' and its {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} and {{TCG|Colorless|Colorless type}} {{ene|Colorless}} Pokémon against Zach and Ella before slowly unlocking a ''Basic Yellow Starter Theme deck'' and its {{TCG|Lightning}} {{ene|Lightning}} and {{TCG|Colorless}} {{ene|Colorless}} Pokémon against five additional computer-controlled [[Game Store|Trainers]]. These seven Trainers uses a variety of different {{TCG|Deck|Deck}} and {{TCG|Type|Pokémon types}} and often use {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon cards}} with attacks that apply {{TCG|Special Conditions}}, thus introducing players to a variety of basic game mechanics. Advancement through the in-game Tutorials does not require players to {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|win}} a given {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|match}}.

Next, players compete against another set of computer-controlled [[Game Store|Trainer]] characters from the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]. Players are provided with four Starter Theme decks, each representing one of four [[Starter Pokémon]] types — {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}}, {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}}, {{TCG|Lightning}} {{ene|Lightning}}, and {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}}. Player proceed sequentially through the Trainer Challenge as they {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|win}} matches in three in-game ''"Leagues"''. The full set of features in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' is not unlocked until players have won a match against the first several Trainers in the ''Gold League''. Once the full feature set is unlocked, the Trainer Challenge may be pursued at the player's own pace or bypassed entirely.

===Bypass training===
Players already familiar with the game may bypass this directed training phase by disabling the ''"New User Experience"'' under [[#Options|Options]].

==Rotation chart==
Many in-game ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' features '''rotate or change''' on a recurring basis:

:{| cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" style="width: 100%; border: 2px solid #44acdb; background: #144d9a; color: white;"
! Game Feature
! Rotation
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | Daily login bonus to either [[Pokémon.com]] or the TCGO (12 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]) — ''inclusive of but independent from the TCGO''
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Daily, 12:00 AM {{wp|UTC}}
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[#Daily Match Bonus|Daily Match Bonus]] (10 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]])
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Daily, 12:00 AM {{wp|UTC}}
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] reward system rotation
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Daily, 12:00 AM {{wp|UTC}}
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] reward system rotation
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Daily, 9:00 AM {{wp|UTC}}
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | Weekly [[#Tournament rotation|Tournament rotation]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Monday, 7:00 PM {{wp|UTC}}
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | Weekly [[#Shop rotation|Shop rotation]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Wednesday, 12:00 AM {{wp|UTC}}
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | Weekly [[Pokémon.com]] website ''ONLY'' 15 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] maximum per week — ''independent from the TCGO but relevant for Trainer Token acquisition purposes''
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Saturday, 4:00 AM {{wp|UTC}}
|}

==Play modes==
There are five primary '''Play modes''' available. These are ''[[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]'', ''[[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]]'', ''[[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]'', ''[[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorial Mode]]'', and ''[[#Quick Match|Quick Match]]''. Additionally, ''[[#Friend Battle|Friend Battle]]'' and ''[[#Play Testing|Play Testing]]'' are available under ''Friends'' in the [[#Social menu|Social menu]] and the [[#Deck Manager|Deck Manager]] respectively.

===Trainer Challenge===
In the '''Trainer Challenge''', players face various computer-controlled [[Game Store|Trainer]] characters using only [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]], including [[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|Online-exclusive Theme decks]] featuring [[Starter Pokémon]] {{p|Tepig}} and {{type|Fire|Fire type}} Pokémon {{ene|Fire}}, {{p|Snivy}} and {{type|Grass|Grass type}} Pokémon {{ene|Grass}}, and {{p|Oshawott}} and {{type|Water|Water type}} Pokémon {{ene|Water}} from the [[Generation V|Black & White Series]] ({{TCG|Black & White - Basic Red|BW Basic Red}}, {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Green|BW Basic Green}}, and {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Blue|BW Basic Blue}}) and the {{TCG|X & Y - Basic Yellow|XY Basic Yellow}} featuring {{p|Pikachu}} and {{TCG|Lightning|Lightning type}} Pokémon {{ene|Lightning}}, unlocked in [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorial Mode]], from the [[Generation VI|X & Y Series]]. Players may also use Theme decks unlocked by [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] from code cards found inside appropriately marked, physical Theme decks as well as those purchased virtually with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] from the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]]. Code cards are obtainable from the {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|Generation V|Black & White Series}} onward.

{| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #44acdb; margin-left: 10px; background: #144d9a; float: right; text-align:center;"
|+ style="text-align:center;" | '''List of the Trainer characters:'''
|-
| style="width: 25%; background: #ccc; {{roundytl|5px}};" | '''[[Zach]]'''
| style="width: 25%; background: #ccc;" | '''[[Ella]]'''
| style="width: 25%; background: #ccc; font-style: italic;" | [[Game Store]]
| style="width: 25%; background: #ccc; {{roundytr|5px}};" | '''{{OBP|Professor|TCGO}}'''
|-
| style="background: #cfc;" | '''[[Ali]]'''
| style="background: #cfc;" | '''[[Brittney]]'''
| style="background: #cfc;" | '''[[Calvin]]'''
| style="background: #cfc;" | '''[[Cammie]]'''
|-
| style="background: #fcc;" | '''{{OBP|Daniel|TCGO}}'''
| style="background: #fcc;" | '''[[Grayson]]'''
| style="background: #fcc;" | '''[[Juji]]'''
| style="background: #fcc;" | '''{{OBP|Kendall|TCGO}}'''
|-
| style="background: #ccf;" | '''[[Logan]]'''
| style="background: #ccf;" | '''{{OBP|Mick|TCGO}}'''
| style="background: #ccf;" | '''[[Nathan]]'''
| style="background: #ccf;" | '''[[Otis]]'''
|-
| style="background: #ffc; {{roundybl|5px}};" | '''{{OBP|Penelope|TCGO}}'''
| style="background: #ffc;" | '''[[Rika]]'''
| style="background: #ffc;" | '''{{OBP|Tyson|TCGO}}'''
| style="background: #ffc; {{roundybr|5px}};" |
|}

Players battle in three ''"Leagues"'': '''Gold League''', '''Platinum League''', and '''City Championship'''. Players have the option of adjusting the {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} difficulty between: ''"Easy"'', ''"Medium"'', and ''"Hard"'' (see [[#Earning stars|Earning stars]]). Changing the difficulty setting changes the composition of the opponent's deck. Players must defeat a [[Game Store|given Trainer]] in a specific spot or position once before unlocking the next Trainer position. Players must also defeat a given league once before unlocking the next, starting with Gold League and ending with City Championship. Unlike more traditional {{DL|Play! Pokémon|Local Tournaments|Pokémon Trading Card Game Tournaments}} such as the multi-player [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]], defeat on the part of players in these Trainer Challenge leagues does not result in players changing their standing. In other words, players may pickup right where they left off rather than start all over again.

{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning}} matches in the Trainer Challenge earn players ''Trainer Challenge Points'' that apply toward each Trainer in a unique league position. ''Trainer Challenge Points'' then [[#Earning stars|Earns 1 to 4 stars]] with 1, 3, or 10 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] or {{TCG|Booster pack}} awards.

There are also 12 circles at the bottom of the ''"Select A Trainer"'' screen for a Trainer Challenge {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}}, which correspond to each of the 12 Trainers in that league. By clicking on the corresponding circle, players may quickly select that Trainer in that specific spot or position. Some Trainers appear more than once in a league. Some do not appear at all. A ''padlocked circle'' means that the corresponding Trainer has not yet been unlocked. An ''open grey circle'' indicates that the Trainer has been unlocked but has not been beaten with any of the player's [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]]. A ''dark green check mark'' over a grey circle means that the Trainer has not yet been defeated with the player selected Theme deck. A ''light green check mark'' indicates that the Trainer has already been defeated with the player selected Theme deck. Each Theme deck has its own set of dark green and light green check marks for each Trainer position in each league.

====Unlocking decks====
Players must defeat 7 Trainers with the same [[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|Starter Theme deck]] (except for the {{TCG|X & Y - Basic Yellow|XY Basic Yellow}} Theme deck) to fully unlock all the cards in that deck. Two cards are replaced automatically with each Trainer beaten. Beating the same Trainer in a different position in a league or in a different leagues counts toward the 7 successes. Beating a Trainer in the same position in a league more than once does not count toward the 7 successes.

* ''NOTE: The {{TCG|X & Y - Basic Yellow|XY Basic Yellow}} [[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|Theme deck]] is unlocked in [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorial Mode]].
* ''NOTE: The October 2, 2013 update retired a feature that also gradually unlocked redeemable or purchased [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]] over the course of 11 successful {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|wins}} as described above. All redeemed or purchased Theme decks are now fully "unlocked" immediately upon [[#Redeem codes|redeeming]] or purchasing them in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]].''

===Versus Mode===
Players take on other players in a '''Random Battle''' with one of four ''[[#Play types|Play types]]'' or ''Deck formats'' ('''Theme''', '''Standard''', '''Expanded''', or '''Unlimited''') and a deck appropriate to the selected Play type.

====Random Battle====
The '''Random Battle''' feature allows players to play against another randomly selected online player. Players earn a single [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] for each match played (''"Expert Matchmaking Reward"''), provided they have met [[#Miscellaneous|minimum playtime requirements]], plus 2 Trainer Tokens if they {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|win}} a match versus a player who was ''[[#Player rank|ranked]]'' by the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' as having an ''"Advantage"'' based on player/deck play history (''"Game Advantage Upset Reward"''). Additionally, players are give the chance to spin the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]], which provides an opportunity to receive Trainer Tokens, [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], or a [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]] reward. Trainer Tokens and the Bonus Wheel are provided to both players regardless of the outcome of the match. This feature was formally an option under ''[[#Ranked Battle|Ranked Battle]]'' and ''Opponent Types''.

Winning a match also earns players [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]], which advance players along a [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]] reward system.

====Play types====
Players select from four '''Play types''', also known ''Game type'' or ''Deck format'':

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|-
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" |
;[[#Theme decks|Theme]]
:Only preconstructed [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]] are allowed in this play type. Apart from the [[Starter Pokémon|Starter]] themed [[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|Online-exclusive Theme decks]], Theme decks are obtained by either using [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] or by purchase with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]].

;{{TCG|Standard format|Standard}}
:Only decks composed entirely of cards from [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] or sets officially sanctioned for [[Play! Pokémon]] events for the '''Standard format''' are allowed in this play type. The list of allowed expansions is updated with a game patch shortly after as the official, annual {{TCG|Rotation}} is announced. Expansions are added to the {{TCG|Standard format}} as they are released (typically four a year), and the oldest legal expansions are rotated out of the Standard format on an annual basis. The '''Standard format''' was previously called the '''Modified format'''.

;{{TCG|Expanded format|Expanded}}
:Only decks composed entirely of cards from [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] or sets officially sanctioned for [[Play! Pokémon]] events for the '''Expanded format''' are allowed in this play type. This format was added in the 2014-2015 season to allow a greater number of expansions than the Standard format but not be as unpredictable in card combinations as the Unlimited format. The list of allowed expansions is updated with a game patch shortly after as the official, annual {{TCG|Rotation}} is announced. Expansions are added to the {{TCG|Expanded format}} as they are released.

;{{TCG|Unlimited format|Unlimited}}
:Any deck composed of cards currently available in the game are allowed in this play type (including {{TCG|Expanded format}} decks, {{TCG|Standard format}} decks, and [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]]). Currently, only {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|HeartGold & SoulSilver Series|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|Generation V|Black & White}}, and {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|Generation VI|XY}} sets and their [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] are available in the game.
|}

===Tournament Mode===
Entry into '''Tournaments''' versus other players require either [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]] or [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]. Players may use one of four Deck formats or [[#Play types|Play types]] ('''Theme''', '''Standard''', '''Expanded''', or '''Unlimited'''), though not all Deck formats are always available. Playing in tournaments with other players provide the opportunity to gain at least a single Trainer Token and a spin on the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] at the end of each {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} as well as the opportunity to earn Trainer Tokens, Tournament Tickets, {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, and [[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chests]] based on player placement in a given tournament.

Each tournament is composed of three-round single elimination {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|matches}} between 8 players. Upon selecting a [[#Play types|Deck format]] with either a [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]] or [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] entry requirement, players are placed into a queue until 8 players join. Once that queue is full, the tournament will begin and a new queue will be created. The maximum duration of a tournament is 1 hour and 18 minutes with up to 25 minutes minutes per match (12 and ½ minutes per player) and one minute between rounds.

====Tournament rotation====
Continuously running tournaments currently offer three [[#Play types|Deck formats]]: two require a [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]] entry fee and one a [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] entry fee. The exact Deck formats and entry fee costs rotate on a weekly basis on Mondays at 7:00 PM {{wp|UTC}} (Coordinated Universal Time or Greenwich Mean Time).<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/29814-tournament-rotation-refined/ Tournament Rotation Refined — March 31, 2015]</ref> On weekends, one of the two Tournament Ticket entry fee tournaments is increased to a 6 Tournament Tickets cost instead of 4 but also offers increased placement rewards.

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|-
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" |
* Week 1: '''[[#Theme decks|Theme deck]]''' (49 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] entry fee), '''Standard''' (4 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]] entry fee), and '''Unlimited''' (4 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]] entry fee)
* Week 2: '''[[#Theme decks|Theme deck]]''' (4 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]] entry), '''Standard''' (49 T[[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] entry fee), and '''Extended''' (4 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]] entry fee)
|}

====Tournament special events====
The first non-trial '''Tournament special event''' officially premiered on February 5, 2015 as a weeklong tournament in which players battled in all four [[#Play types|Deck formats]] for special themed rewards based on Team Magma and Team Aqua from the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] video games. Other Tournament special events occur from time to time.

====Tournament rewards====
Entry '''costs and rewards''' vary widely for Tournament special events. Continuously running tournament entry costs and rewards are standardized:
:{| cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" style="width: 100%; border: 2px solid #44acdb; background: #144d9a; color: white;"
!Trainer Tokens
!Tournament Tickets
|- style="color: black; vertical-align: top;"
| style="width: 50%; background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" rowspan="2" |
'''Entry Cost:''' 49 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]''

'''Rewards:'''
* 1st Place — [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]] ×3
* 2nd Place — [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]] ×2
* 3rd to 4th Place — [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]] ×1
* 5th to 8th Place — [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] ×12

| style="width: 50%; background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" |
'''Entry Cost:''' 4 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]]

'''Rewards:'''
* 1st Place — [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Current expansion]] Booster packs ×2 and Random {{TCG|Booster pack}}s ×1
* 2nd Place — [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Current expansion]] Booster packs ×1 and Random {{TCG|Booster pack}}s ×1
* 3rd to 4th Place — Random {{TCG|Booster pack}}s ×1
* 5th to 8th Place — [[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chests]] ×1

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'''Entry Cost:''' 6 Tournament Tickets (weekend)

'''Rewards:'''
* 1st Place — [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Current expansion]] Booster packs ×2, Random {{TCG|Booster pack}}s ×2, and [[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chests]] ×3
* 2nd Place — [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Current expansion]] Booster packs ×2, Random {{TCG|Booster pack}}s ×1, and [[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chests]] ×1
* 3rd to 4th Place — Random {{TCG|Booster pack}}s ×1 and [[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chests]] ×1
* 5th to 8th Place — [[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chests]] ×1 and [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] ×25
|}

===Tutorial Mode===
{{main|Tutorial (TCGO)}}
After being welcomed to the "[[Game Store]]", players face [[Zach]] and [[Ella]] in two '''Tutorial''' [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] matches designed to teach players the basics of game play. Players advance regardless of whether they win or loose a match. If players ''"Play as a Guest"'' and complete the initial two Tutorials, they will be presented with a full {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} against a random computer-controlled [[Game Store|Trainer]] from the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]. Players may repeat but will not advance beyond this random battle stage. Players will, however, be encouraged to create a [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] ''"User Name"'' and ''"Password"'' after each of these matches.

;Pokémon Trainer Club
:Players who create a [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] account also may use this account on the official [[Pokémon.com]] website and at [[Play! Pokémon]] events.

After logging into the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' with a [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] account, players advance directly from the second Tutorial to five additional Tutorials. These final set are more like traditional matches rather the first two Tutorials. Instead, of computer-controlled [[Game Store|Trainers]] discussing specific game mechanics, these Tutorials use abbreviated {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|matches}} to introduce players to {{TCG|Special Conditions}} imposed by attacks and introduce players to different {{TCG|Deck|Deck types}} and builds. In these final five matches, players are also presented with and slowly unlock a ''[[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|XY Basic Yellow Theme deck]]''. By the end of the seventh match, players will gain full access to this ''XY Basic Yellow'' deck.

:{| cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #44acdb; background: #144d9a; color: white; float: right;"
|+ style="color: black; text-align:center;" | '''Tutorial Ladder:'''
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! Tutorial #:
! style="text-align: left;" | Reward:

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| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center; width: 25%;" | {{DL|Tutorial (TCGO)|Tutorial #1}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | {{DL|Tutorial (TCGO)|Tutorial #2}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | {{DL|Tutorial (TCGO)|Tutorial #3}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | {{DL|Tutorial (TCGO)|Tutorial #4}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | 50 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | {{DL|Tutorial (TCGO)|Tutorial #5}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | 50 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | {{DL|Tutorial (TCGO)|Tutorial #6}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | 75 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | {{DL|Tutorial (TCGO)|Tutorial #7}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | one non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}.
|}
====Tutorial Ladder====
At the bottom of the main Tutorial screen, players find seven steps or ladder rungs on a '''Tutorial Ladder''' represented by seven [[Game Store|Trainers]] images and connected to one of seven unique Tutorials. When an individual Tutorial is completed, a green "check mark" is placed over the Tutorial Ladder image and the background turns from light blue to dark blue. Completing an individual Tutorial on the Tutorial Ladder earns players 25 to 75 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] (250 Trainer Tokens total) or a non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}. Players are welcome to replay a given Tutorial by selecting it on the Tutorial Ladder; however, the rewards may only be earned once.

====Additional tutorials====
For those seeking '''Additional tutorials''' outside of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' itself, a brief description of {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|How to play}} appears on the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] (TCG) page. The {{TCG|Appendix:Glossary}} also defines most TCG terminology and game mechanics. Players may also browse Bulbapedia related TCG articles at [[:Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Bulbagarden additionally hosts forums to discuss the TCG at the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=283 Forum: Pokémon Trading Card Games]. Finally, there are browser-based [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/tutorial/ step-by-step TCG tutorials] on [[Pokémon.com]].''

===Quick Match===
'''Quick Match''' is a single player mode using a randomly selected [[#Theme decks|Theme deck]] that players have unlocked. Players battle against another randomly selected player. The {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} does not count toward [[#Player rank|Player rank]], earn [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], or a [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spin.

===Friend Battle===
'''Friend Battle''' is located under the ''Friends'' section of the [[#Social menu|Social menu]] by selecting the head silhouette next to a friend who is currently logged into the game. This mode allows players to play against another player who is on their [[#Social menu|Friends List]]. This mode does not count toward [[#Player rank|Player rank]] or earn [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] and a [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spin.

===Play Testing===
'''Play Testing''' is located under the [[#Deck Manager|Deck Manager]]. This mode allows players to practice using their chosen deck against a random computer-controlled [[Game Store|Trainer]] from the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] and does not count toward [[#Player rank|Player rank]] or earn [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] and a [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spin.

==Collection viewer==
'''Collection viewer''' button (three cards). The Collection viewer shows cards, unopened {{TCG|Booster pack}}s and [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], and [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] and [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] in a player's collection as well as items players tag ''"[[#Trade|For Trade]]"'', ''"Wanted"'', or ''"For Review"''.

===Trade Locked cards===
Most cards available in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' are '''"Trade Locked"''', meaning that they may not be [[#Trade|Traded]] with other players. This limitation is designed to discourage ''"card farming"'' — players creating extra accounts solely to expand their card collection through card trading (including trades with the player's primary account). Only cards redeemed with [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] found with the purchase of physical [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, and similar collections, gained through Booster packs earned in [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]], and Booster packs and individual cards earned through the [[#Bonus Wheel|Victor's Bonus Wheel]] are ''"Tradable"''. Two symbols at the bottom of each card in the [[#Collection viewer|Collection viewer]] represent how many Tradable or Trade Locked cards players have in their collection. The left number with a blue background represents tradable cards, while the right number next to the padlock symbol with the grey background represents Trade Locked cards.

==Currency==
There are '''three currencies''' available in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''. These are ''[[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]'', ''[[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]]'', and ''[[#Gems|Gems]]''. Only Trainer Tokens and Tournament Tickets are currently obtainable worldwide.

===Trainer Tokens===
{{main|Trainer Token}}
'''Trainer Tokens''' may be used to redeem non-tradable, 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s (95 [[Trainer Token]]s) from current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] of the game and [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]] (500 Trainer Tokens) also from current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]], as well as [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] and [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]]. They are obtained through various means, including [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]], [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenges]], [[#Tutorial Ladder|Tutorial Ladder]], [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]], [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] matches in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] and [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]], and the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]].

Trainer Tokens are also obtained by playing various [[Pokémon.com online games|browser-based games]], earning {{DL|Pokémon.com|Stamps}}, and reading articles on [[Pokémon.com]]. They may also be spent on various items for a player's Pokémon.com Trainer Avatar. This is similar to but distinct from the [[#Avatar Creator|Pokémon TCG Online Avatar]] within the game itself.

* ''NOTE: 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s are unique to the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''. They contain at least 3 Common ({{rar|Common}}), 1 Uncommon ({{rar|Uncommon}}), and the chance for 1 [[Rarity|Rare]] ({{rar|Rare}}) cards from a given [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]. Most Booster packs typically contain 10 cards and have a higher percentage of common cards in them, including those received as rewards in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' and redeemed with [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]].''

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|+ style="text-align:center;" | '''Tournament Tickets:'''
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* 9.99 USD for 10 Tournament Tickets
* 24.99 USD for 25 Tournament Tickets
* 49.99 USD for 50 Tournament Tickets
* 99.99 USD for 100 Tournament Tickets
|}
===Tournament Tickets===
'''Tournament Tickets''' are currently available as [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] rewards, as rewards on the [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]], or by spinning the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]]. They are used to gain access to tournaments in [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]] by redeeming a certain amount of tickets needed to enter a given tournament.

Additionally, Tournament Tickets my be purchased by clicking on the Ticket icon on upper right side of [[#Game menu|Game menu]] found on most screens or by going directly to [https://www.pokemontcg.com/us/purchase www.pokemontcg.com/us/purchase].

===Gems===
'''Gems''' are currently only available to adult players in Canada for testing and are purchased from the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]]. Similar to [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], Gems may be used to purchase {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] items, and [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] in the in-game Shop or used as a currency for trading with other players.
* ''NOTE: A Gem is typically equal to 2 Trainer Tokens.''

==Deck Manager==
'''Deck Manager''' button (open deck box). The Deck Manager allows the players to view, clone, edit or create decks using obtained cards and items. Decks may be created in either the Standard, Expanded or Unlimited format [[#Play types|Play types]]. Selecting a {{TCG|Standard format}} or {{TCG|Expanded format}} filters out cards not sanctioned for official [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] events. After selecting a set of 60 cards, a Deck box, Coin, and Card sleeve [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay item]] may also be selected. While the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' presents an option to select a Playmat, only the default Playmat is available at this time. These [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] may be obtained by [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] from code cards or event codes in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]] or purchased with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]].

==Redeem codes==
'''Redeem codes''' button (gift box w/ bow). Redemption codes are unique codes that allow players to unlock [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]], {{TCG|Booster pack}}s and more. They are only found on specially marked packs and decks. ''"Contains 1 code card"'' is found on the back of Booster packs which contain a Redemption code card. Only Theme decks that are clearly marked ''"Play This Deck Online"'' will contain Redemption codes. These unique Redemption codes can only be used once.

However, there are generic Redemption codes which may be used by all Pokémon TGCO players. The following are confirmed codes which unlock [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]], {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, and [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] items (all of which are non-tradable):

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* '''PlasmaFreeze''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''PlasmaBlast''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''PlasmaStorm''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''BoundariesCrossed''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''LegendaryTreasures''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''Flashfire''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''FuriousFists''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''PhantomForces''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''PrimalClash''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''RoaringSkies''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck
* '''AncientOrigins''' - {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck

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* '''DragonsExalted''' - Pokémon-EX Hat ([[#Avatar Creator|Avatar Item]])
* '''DarkExplorers''' - Pokémon-EX Hat ([[#Avatar Creator|Avatar Item]])
* '''NextDestinies''' - Pokémon-EX Hat ([[#Avatar Creator|Avatar Item]])
* '''PokemonTCG''' - Black Cap ([[#Avatar Creator|Avatar Item]]) (No longer works)
|}

==Reward systems==
These multiple and overlapping '''Reward systems''' built into the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' allow players to be rewarded for using the game based on their current area of interest rather than playing to any one specific Reward system. Players do not need to specifically focus on progressing within a specific Reward system track, but should instead feel free to play in the type of online Pokémon Trading Card Game {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|matches}} they want and be rewarded for doing so. The eight primary Reward systems include: ''[[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]]'', ''[[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]]'', ''[[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]]'', ''[[#Daily Match Bonus|Daily Match Bonus]]'', ''[[#Game play rewards|Game play rewards]]'', ''[[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]]'', ''[[#Special Challenges|Special Challenges]]'', ''[[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chests]]'', and ''[[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]]''. Additional game play reward systems are built into each of the four primary modes of game play: [[#Trainers Challenge|Trainers Challenge]], [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]], [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]], and [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorial Mode]].

===Bonus Wheel===
The '''Bonus Wheel''' provides an opportunity to receive special bonus rewards such as [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], or a [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]]. Spins on the Bonus Wheel are earned through participation in a ''Random Battle'' in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] or a tournament {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} in [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]] against another player.

There are two Bonus Wheels: a ''Victor’s Bonus Wheel'' and a ''Basic Bonus Wheel''. The Victor’s Bonus Wheel includes greater [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] amounts, an opportunity to receive [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], and a high value [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]].

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* ''Victor's Bonus Wheel'': 5 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] ×3, 10 Trainer Tokens ×2, 15 Trainer Tokens ×1, 25 Trainer Tokens ×1, 1 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]] ×2, and a [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]] ×1
* ''Basic Bonus Wheel'': 1 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] ×4, 3 Trainer Tokens ×3, 5 Trainer Tokens ×2, and a [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]] ×1
* ''NOTE: The original, now retired, single Bonus wheel contained 1 to 5 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], 1 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]], and a [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]].''
|}

===Daily Challenge===
The '''Daily Challenge''' rewards players for playing the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' on a daily basis. Players are presented with specific game related challenges starting at 9:00 AM {{wp|UTC}} (Coordinated Universal Time or Greenwich Mean Time) each day.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/29882-daily-challenge-details-clocks-levels-and-more/ Daily Challenge Details — Clocks, Levels and More - April 3, 2015]</ref> Players may '''ONLY''' accept a single challenge during a single day. The challenge does not need to be completed before the end of a given day. However, players will not be offered a new challenge until they finish their current challenge or ''"[[#View/Abandon challenge|Abandon]]"'' it, except as a new day's challenge may be worked on simultaneously as players advance in [[#Player level|Player level]]. '''The first four challenges cannot be abandoned.''' If players complete their current challenge and a new day has already started, players will be offered that new day's challenge. If more than one day passes before players complete their current challenge, only the current new day's challenge will be presented. The challenge backlog or queue is never greater than one day at a time.

* ''NOTE: Players can only choose '''ONE CHALLENGE PER DAY'''. At higher [[#Player level|Player levels]], players have the opportunity to choice between two and eventually three options each day. However, they can only choose ONE of them. '''All additional challenges that players do not select are LOST'''. While players may choose another challenge on the following day and may also store up to two or three old challenges at higher [[#Player level|Player levels]], players can never pick up more than one new challenge each day.''

As players successfully complete challenges, they earn [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] and random {{TCG|Booster pack}}s. Each Daily Challenge has an {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon types|Pokémon type}} associated with it as well as an ''Experience Point (or XP)'' value, which are applied to that given Pokémon type. Each Pokémon type starts at Level 0 (zero) and increases to Level 3, unlocking special Pokémon type themed [[#Gameplay items|Coins]] (Level 1), Card sleeves (Level 2), and Deck boxes (Level 3). It takes a total of 5 XP for players to reach Level 1 in a given Pokémon type and then 5 more XP for Level 2. Pokémon type Level 3 requires 10 additional XP. If more XP is earned then required to reach the next level, it rolls over. However, at present, no XP will be applied after players reach Level 3 in a given Pokémon type. [[#Active Challenges/Level Progress|Active Challenges/Level Progress]] in the [[#Player Profile|Player Profile]] will not read more than ''"20/20"''.

Earning a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon types|Pokémon type}} level also increases overall [[#Player level|Player level]] by one. Players starts at Player level 0 (zero). Increasing Player level eventually allows players to save and pursue up to three Daily Challenges at one time.

* ''NOTE: "[[#Player level|Player level]]" should not be confused with "[[#Player rank|Player rank]]", by which ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' tracks player skill level when matching players for [[#Verses Mode|Random Battle]]s matches and for indicating player "Advantage" in both Random Battle and [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament]] matches''

====View/Abandon challenge====
A popup window introduces the Daily Challenge to players following their logging into the game. Afterward, '''"Active Challenge"''' and '''"Level Progress"''' may be viewed in the center icon/tab under [[#Player Profile|Player Profile]]. Selecting an active challenge will display a small ''trash can'' icon. Selecting the ''trash can'' icon allows players to ''"Abandon"'' that challenge. ''"Abandoning"'' a challenge will cause all progress to be lost.

* ''NOTE: The first four Daily Challenges may not be abandoned. Players must complete these first four challenges before additional, random challenges are presented.''

By ''hovering over'' a given {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon types|Pokémon type}} with the mouse pointer (or iPad equivalent), a small indicator will show players how much XP they have earned to date for the next Pokémon type level and how much total XP is needed to reach that level. Players must hover over the progress bar itself on a Daily Challenge in order for a similar indicator to appear detailing challenge progress.

====Challenge list====
The very first four challenges are presented in order and cannot be abandoned or bypassed. After these first four challenges are completed and continuing through [[#Player level|Player level]] 5, challenges are selected randomly from a set of three challenge types based on four {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon types}} (Fire {{ene|Fire}}, Grass {{ene|Grass}}, Psychic {{ene|Psychic}}, and Water {{ene|Water}}). These initial Pokémon types correspond to the Pokémon found in the three [[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|Starter Theme decks]] unlocked in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] plus the [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] Theme deck, {{TCG|Mental Might}}. Players may use these four [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]] or any other deck that qualifies for the challenge criteria. Player level 6 challenges represent a blending of the initial set of random challenges and the second set of random challenges. The second set of random challenges are based on all Pokémon types (except for {{TCG|Colorless}} {{ene|Colorless}}) and becomes the default set at Player level 7. Random challenges haves a [[Rarity]] frequency that defines how often players should expect to be presented with a particular type of challenge: Common ({{rar|Common}}), Uncommon ({{rar|Uncommon}}), and Rare ({{rar|Rare}}). The less common the challenge, the better the rewards. {{TCG|Booster pack}}s awarded with the completion of Rare ({{rar|Rare}}) challenges may be either 5-card or 10-card Booster packs, with 10-card Booster packs becoming more typical as players increase their Player level. Challenges known to be presented so far include:

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! Challenge Name:
! First Four Challenges:
! Game mode:
! Reward:
! XP:
! Sequence:

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'''Driving In'''
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* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|Win}} a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} with 1 [[#Theme decks|Theme Deck]] that contains {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Challenge #1

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'''Burning Attack'''
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* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|Win}} a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} with 1 [[#Theme decks|Theme Deck]] that contains {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Challenge #2

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
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'''...'''
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* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|Win}} a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} with 1 [[#Theme decks|Theme Deck]] that contains {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Challenge #3

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
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'''...'''
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* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 2 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Challenge #4

|-
! Challenge Name:
! Challenges appearing randomly during Player levels 0 to 5 with the following rarity frequency:
! Game mode:
! Reward:
! XP:
! Rarity:

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'''...'''
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* Do damage to 20 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do damage to 20 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do damage to 20 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do damage to 20 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 5 {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 50 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 5 {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 50 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 5 {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 50 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Psy Awakening'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 5 {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 50 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 5 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 5 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Undertow'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 5 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | Any
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 5 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} Pokemon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|-
!
! Player level 6 challenges are a mixture of the above and below sets.

|-
! Challenge Name:
! Challenges appearing randomly during Player levels 7 to 15 with the following rarity frequency:
! Game mode:
! Reward:
! XP:
! Rarity:

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Shadow Strike'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Darkness}} {{ene|Darkness}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Darkness}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Sharp Claws'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Dragon}} {{ene|Dragon}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Dragon}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Pixie Punch'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fairy}} {{ene|Fairy}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Fairy}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Roundhouse Kick'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fighting}} {{ene|Fighting}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Fighting}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Incineration'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Dangerous Spores'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Powerful Jolt'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Lightning}} {{ene|Lightning}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Lightning}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Iron Crash'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Metal}} {{ene|Metal}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Metal}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Bad Dreams'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Tidal Wave'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 750 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 30 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Total Eclipse'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Darkness}} {{ene|Darkness}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Darkness}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Dragon}} {{ene|Dragon}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Dragon}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Dazzling Sparkle'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Fairy}} {{ene|Fairy}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Fairy}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Training Hard'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Fighting}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Fighting}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Burning Bright'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Taking Root'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''High Voltage'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Lightning}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Lightning}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Reinforcing'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Metal}} {{ene|Metal}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Metal}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Phantom Power'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Rising Tides'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 7 {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 55 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Shroud of Pain'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Darkness}} {{ene|Darkness}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Darkness}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Dragon Blast'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Dragon}} {{ene|Dragon}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Dragon}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fairy}} {{ene|Fairy}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Fairy}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Rock Slide'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fighting}} {{ene|Fighting}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Fighting}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Wildfire'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Forest Flurry'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Turbo Laser'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Lightning}} {{ene|Lightning}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Lightning}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Sharp Strike'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Metal}} {{ene|Metal}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Metal}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Terror Strike'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Whirlpool'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 12 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|-
! Challenge Name:
! Challenges appearing randomly during Player levels 16 to 30 with the following rarity frequency:
! Game mode:
! Reward:
! XP:
! Rarity:

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Total Darkness'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Darkness}} {{ene|Darkness}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Darkness}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Sonic Power'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Dragon}} {{ene|Dragon}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Dragon}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Sweet Disaster'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fairy}} {{ene|Fairy}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Fairy}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Flying Fists'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fighting}} {{ene|Fighting}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Fighting}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Fire Storm'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Nature's Wrath'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Lightning Storm'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Lightning}} {{ene|Lightning}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Lightning}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Cut Down'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Metal}} {{ene|Metal}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Metal}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Nightmare'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Hurricane'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Do 1000 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}} to opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 35 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Eternal Night'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Darkness}} {{ene|Darkness}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Darkness}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Dragon's Roar'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Dragon}} {{ene|Dragon}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Dragon}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Brilliant Light'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Fairy}} {{ene|Fairy}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Fairy}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Powered Up'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Fighting}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Fighting}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Blazing Hot'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Growing Strong'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Turbocharged'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Lightning}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Lightning}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Gleaming Steel'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Metal}} {{ene|Metal}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Metal}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Superior Mind'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Raging River'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* Put 10 {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 60 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Fade to Black'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Darkness}} {{ene|Darkness}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Darkness}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Dragon Rage'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Dragon}} {{ene|Dragon}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Dragon}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Rainbow Power'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fairy}} {{ene|Fairy}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Fairy}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Earthquake'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fighting}} {{ene|Fighting}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Fighting}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Inferno'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Chocking Vines'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Lightning Blast'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Lightning}} {{ene|Lightning}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Lightning}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Slice and Dice'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Metal}} {{ene|Metal}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Metal}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Psychic Assault'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Psychic}} {{ene|Psychic}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" |
'''Powerful Flood'''
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 16 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}} with your {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} Pokémon.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|-
! Challenge Name:
! Challenges temporarily removed with the June 2, 2015 update:
! Game mode:
! Reward:
! XP:
! Rarity:

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; vertical-align: top;" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #fcc; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;" |
* Leave 20 opposing Pokémon {{TCG|Asleep}}
:''— The conditions may be applied by any card.''
| style="background: #fcc;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #fcc;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #fcc;" | 3 {{ene|Water}}
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; vertical-align: top;" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #fcc; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;" |
* Leave 24 opposing Pokémon {{TCG|Burned}}.
:''— The conditions may be applied by any card.''
| style="background: #fcc;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #fcc;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #fcc;" | 3 {{ene|Fire}}
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; vertical-align: top;" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #fcc; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;" |
* Leave 24 opposing Pokémon {{TCG|Confused}}.
:''— The conditions may be applied by any card.''
| style="background: #fcc;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #fcc;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #fcc;" | 3 {{ene|Psychic}}
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; vertical-align: top;" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #fcc; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;" |
* Leave 20 opposing Pokémon {{TCG|Paralyzed}}.
:''— The conditions may be applied by any card.''
| style="background: #fcc;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #fcc;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #fcc;" | 3 ...
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; vertical-align: top;" |
'''...'''
| style="background: #fcc; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;" |
* Leave 20 opposing Pokémon {{TCG|Poisoned}}.
:''— The conditions may be applied by any card.''
| style="background: #fcc;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #fcc;" | 5 or 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}
| style="background: #fcc;" | 3 {{ene|Grass}}
| style="background: #fcc; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Rare {{rar|Rare}}
|}

===Daily Login Bonus===
The '''Daily Login Bonus''' provides a reward for playing ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' on a daily basis simply by logging into the game. It consists of an initial track designed to help new players get started in the game, and a track that provides recurring rewards to existing players. Each reward unlocks the first time players login each day starting at 12:00 AM {{wp|UTC}} (Coordinated Universal Time or Greenwich Mean Time). This reward system does not require players to login on consecutive days to maintain progress on the track. Once players complete the introductory ''New Player track'', they are migrated to the recurring ''Existing Player track''. There is no limit to the number of times players may complete the ''Existing Player track'', as they are cycled back to the beginning of the track after receiving the bonus reward for the fifth day.

:{| cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" style="width: 100%; border: 2px solid #44acdb; background: #144d9a;"
|-
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" |
;New Player Track
* '''Day 1''' - 1 [[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|Online-exclusive Theme deck]] (currently {{TCG|Mental Might}})
* '''Day 2''' - 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
* '''Day 3''' - 5 non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} (randomly selected from Standard format [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]])

|-
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" |
;Existing Player Track
* '''Day 1''' - 5 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] ''(Prior to the June 2, 2015 update, Day 1 awarded 15 Trainer Tokens.)''
* '''Day 2''' - 10 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] ''(Prior to the June 2, 2015 update, Day 2 awarded 15 Trainer Tokens.)''
* '''Day 3''' - 15 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] ''(Prior to the June 2, 2015 update, Day 3 awarded 1 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]]. Prior to the April 3, 2014 update, Day 3 awarded 15 Trainer Tokens.)''
* '''Day 4''' - 1 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]] ''(Prior to the June 2, 2015 update, Day 4 awarded 15 Trainer Tokens.)''
* '''Day 5''' - 1 non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} (randomly selected from {{TCG|Standard format}} expansions)
|}

This reward system was briefly retired with the March 25, 2015 update in favor of the new [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] reward system but was reintroduced on June 2, 2015 to allow players who are not interested in pursuing Daily Challenges to continue earning daily rewards.

: ''NOTE: There is a separate Daily login bonus that may be received by logging into either [[Pokémon.com]] or TCGO each day starting at 12:00 AM {{wp|UTC}} (Coordinated Universal Time or Greenwich Mean Time), which earn players/website users 12 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]. This Daily Login bonus to independent of the TCGO reward system.

===Daily Match Bonus===
The '''Daily Match Bonus''' or ''"Daily PvP Game Reward"'' awards 10 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] for completing the first [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] match each day (12:00 AM {{wp|UTC}}, Coordinated Universal Time or Greenwich Mean Time), regardless of whether players win or lose and in addition to any other rewards. All player versus player match [[#Miscellaneous|play time minimums]] apply.

===Game play rewards===
There are several reward systems built into the '''four primary [[#Play modes|Play modes]]''': [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]], [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]], [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]], and [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorial Mode]].

:{| cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" style="width: 100%; border: 2px solid #44acdb; background: #144d9a; color: white;"
|-
! Play Mode:
! Brief Description of Game Play Rewards:

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center; width: 13%;" | [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Earning ''"Stars"'' after defeating computer-controlled [[Game Store|Trainers]] in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] earns 1, 3, or 10 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] and a 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} once for each of the 36 Trainer opponents. Players additionally obtain 3 more Booster packs by earning 4 Stars with all 12 Trainers in each of the three ''"Leagues"''. Finally, purchasable [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]] provide 1 Trainer Token after beating each of the 36 [[Game Store|Trainers]] plus a 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} after beating the first 12 Trainers once per Theme deck.

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | A single [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] and a [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spin are earned when a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} is played regardless of who {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|wins}} or loses in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]], provided minimum [[#Miscellaneous|Minimum Playtime Requirement]]s are met. Two additional Trainer Tokens are earned if players win again an opponent who the [[#Player rank|Player rank]] system determined to have the ''"Advantage"''. The [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]] reward system is also integrated into Versus Mode as are all of [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]].

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Same as [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] as summarized above (accept for the [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]]). Additionally, players earn [[#Tournament rewards|Tournament rewards]] based on Tournament type and Tournament placement. All [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]] may also be completed in [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]].

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: left;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorial Mode]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Each of the seven [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorial Mode]] Tutorials earn players 25 to 75 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] (250 Trainer Tokens total) or a 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}.
|}

===Mystery Box===
'''Mystery Box''' rewards are earned on [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spins. Rewards include both static rewards (25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]], 4 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], a 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} from the current {{TCG|Standard format}} expansion or randomly selected from current Standard format [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]]) or items that are updated weekly such as a single expansion or promo card or a [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay item]] such as Coin or Card sleeve. The February 4, 2015 update increased the rewards in a Victor’s Mystery Box to include 50 Trainer Tokens, a larger Tournament Ticket amount, [[#Trade|tradable]] single cards, and tradable 10-card Booster packs.

===Special Challenges===
'''Special Challenges''' are like [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]]s except they take more time to complete. They also offer greater rewards. They are [[#View/Abandon challenge|viewed or abandoned]] just like Daily Challenges. New Special Challenges often accompany a major update to the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. Known Special Challenges include:

:{| cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" style="width: 100%; border: 2px solid #44acdb; background: #144d9a; color: white;"
|-
! Special Challenge:
! Game mode:
! Time Limit:
! Reward:
! XP:
! Rarity:

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;" |
* Put 135 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Basic Pokémon}} into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 days
| style="background: #FFF;" | non-tradeable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} ×2 from the current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | n/a
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;" |
* Put 90 {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} cards into play.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 days
| style="background: #FFF;" | non-tradeable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} ×2 from the current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3 {{ene|Dragon}}
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 60 opposing {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon card|Pokémon}}.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 days
| style="background: #FFF;" | non-tradeable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} ×2 from the current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | N/A
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}

|- style="color: black; vertical-align: center; text-align: center;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;" |
* {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|Win}} 20 [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] matches.
| style="background: #FFF;" | [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | 5 days
| style="background: #FFF;" | non-tradeable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} ×2 from the current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]
| style="background: #FFF;" | N/A
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | Common {{rar|Common}}
|}

===Tournament Chests===
'''Tournament Chests''' are earned at the end of [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]] tournaments. The exact number of chests awarded, if any, depends on player placement in a tournament. Each Tournament Chest contains a random number of [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] and a single [[#Trade|tradable]] card of Uncommon {{rar|Uncommon}} [[Rarity]] or higher from a {{TCG|Standard format}} expansion.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/new-features-roar-into-the-pokemon-tcg-online/ Tournament Chests/Special Challenges — May 6, 2015]</ref>

===Versus Ladder===
The '''Versus Ladder''' provides a improving stage or ladder rung of rewards for players successfully {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|winning}} matches in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]]. Players earn 10 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]] for every {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} they win and an additional 5 Versus Points when they win against an opponent with the ''[[#Player rank|"Advantage"]]''. Players have 3 weeks or 21 days to progress as far as they can up the Versus Ladder before the ladder is reset. Player rewards include [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], [[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chests]], [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, groups of one to three {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon cards}} (including {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}s), and a [[holofoil]] {{TCG|Trainer card}}. The Versus Ladder system changed, starting on September 18, 2015.

:{| cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" style="width: 100%; border: 2px solid #44acdb; background: #144d9a; color: white;"
! Ladder Stage:
! Versus Points:
! Reward:
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #1
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 10 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] x25
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #2
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 30 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}} x2
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #3
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 50 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chest]] x1
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #4
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 70 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] x50
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #5
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 90 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}} x3
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #6
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 120 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} x1 from the current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #7
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 150 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{TCG|Pokémon-EX|Pokémon-EX card}} x1
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #8
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 180 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] x100
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #9
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 220 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}} x3
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #10
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 260 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]] x3
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #11
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 320 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{TCG|Pokémon-EX|Pokémon-EX card}} x1
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #12
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 380 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} x3 from the current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #13
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 460 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] x250
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #14
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 540 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]] x5
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #15
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 640 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} x5 from the current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]
|- style="color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; text-align: center;" | Stage #16
| style="background: #FFF; text-align: center;" | 760 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]]
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[holofoil]] {{TCG|Trainer card}} x1
|}

To date, the Versus Ladder has been themed around [[Venusaur-EX (XY 1)|Venusaur]]{{EX}} and {{TCG|Grass}} {{ene|Grass}} type Pokémon, [[Blastoise-EX (XY 29)|Blastoise]]{{EX}} and {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}}, [[Charizard-EX (Flashfire 11)|Charizard]]{{EX}} and {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}}, and [[Yveltal-EX (XY 79)|Yveltal]]{{EX}} and {{TCG|Darkness}} type Pokémon.

==Shop==
'''Shop''' button (shopping cart). The in-game Shop system allows players to purchase [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] (Card sleeves, Coins, Deck boxes, etc.), and [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar items]] with either [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]]. Redeeming [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]], found with the physical purchase of the above items, is also done through this in-game Shop. Finally, the Shop allows adult players to purchase Gems and [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]] with real currency. A Gem is typically equal to 2 Trainer Tokens.

===Shop items===
:{| cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" style="width: 100%; border: 2px solid #44acdb; background: #144d9a;"
|-
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" |
* [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]] cost 500 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].
* 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s cost 95 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].
* Limited available [[#Gameplay items|Card sleeves]] cost 275 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].
* Limited available [[#Gameplay items|Deck boxes]] cost 150 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].
* [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar items]] availability are limited and [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] cost varies. A wide variety of Avatar items are available at [[Pokémon.com]], and new Avatar items are more routinely release at the Pokémon.com website than in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' in-game Shop.
* ''Weekly special rotated'' items vary widely but often include themed Bundles<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/29839-now-in-the-shop-xy-4-booster-pack-bundle-with-krookodile-ex/ Booster pack bundle, XY 4 Booster Pack Bundle with Krookodile-EX — April 1, 2015]</ref> or Blister packs with a cost range of 200 to 900 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] that typically include some combination of {{TCG|Booster pack}}(s), {{TCG|Promotional cards|Promotional card}}(s), and game [[#Gameplay items|Coin]].
|}

===Shop rotation===
Starting on March 13, 2015, the predictability of item availability was streamlined and standardized.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/29317-development-update-tournaments-shop-and-next-game-update/ Shop rotation, Development Update: Tournaments, Shop and Next Game Update — March 13, 2015]</ref> A '''weekly special rotation''' was established, which occurs at midnight Wednesday {{wp|UTC}} (Coordinated Universal Time or Greenwich Mean Time), when a new ''Weekly special'' is offered and the former ''Weekly special'' is removed. The rotation should see a specific item's eventual return in the rotation cycle. ''Quarterly'', new [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]] and {{TCG|Booster pack}}s are introduced following the release of a new [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion]]. ''Annually'', older Non-exclusive Theme decks and sometimes {{TCG|Booster pack}}s are removed following the start of a new format {{TCG|Rotation}} usually after the Trading Card Game [[World Championships]] in August of each year. ''Finally'', there are occasional, exclusive items made available for time to time that may only remain available for a less defined, limited period.

==Trade==
'''Trade''' button (right & left arrows). The Trade system allows players to view and create public and private trade offers in-game. Players may trade one or several items, cards, and packs in each transaction. Items, cards, and packs obtained from [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]], the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenges]], redeeming the [[#Redeem codes|multiple-use Redemption codes]] or with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] are not available for trade with other players (appeared as ''"Trade Locked"'') to prevent players from accumulating these items by creating multiple accounts.

==Theme decks==
{{main|Theme Deck (TCG)}}
Currently, new players have access to six [[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|Online-exclusive Theme decks]] unique to the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''. These '''Theme decks''' are composed of cards from various Black & White and XY [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Many Non-exclusive Theme decks are also available.

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===Online-exclusive Theme decks===
{{main|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Online-exclusive decks|Online-exclusive Theme decks}}
* {{TCG|X & Y - Basic Yellow|XY Basic Yellow}} [[Starter Pokémon]] Theme deck is gradually unlocked for use in all [[#Play modes|Play modes]] by completing the final five in-game [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorials]].

* {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Blue|BW Basic Blue}}, {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Green|BW Basic Green}}, and {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Red|BW Basic Red}} are the three additional [[Starter Pokémon]] Theme decks. They are slowly unlocked for use in all [[#Play modes|Play modes]] by beating seven different computer-controlled Trainers in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] with each deck. This automatically replaces certain cards per Trainer beaten.

* {{TCG|Mental Might}} is given as the first [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] and is '''NOT''' playable in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]].

* {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} is unlocked by entering non-exclusive [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] (e.g. "plasmablast") in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]]. It is playable in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]].

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===Rotated Online-exclusive Theme decks===
{{main|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Rotated online-exclusive decks|Rotated Online-exclusive Theme decks}}
* Four original [[Starter Pokémon]] Theme decks — {{TCG|Basic Blue}}, {{TCG|Basic Green}}, {{TCG|Basic Red}}, and {{TCG|Basic Yellow}} — were available to players prior to the April 18, 2013 update. These decks are composed of cards from the {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|HeartGold & SoulSilver Series}} of [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]]. Players with accounts created prior to this update may access these rotated Starter Theme decks as well as the current {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|Generation V|Black & White series}} and {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|Generation VI|XY series}} Starter Theme decks in all [[#Play modes|Play modes]].

* {{TCG|Basic Orange}} was formally unlocked as the first [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] prior to the August 13, 2014 update. It can no longer be unlocked. It is still accessible to players who have already obtained it. It is '''NOT''' playable in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]].

* {{TCG|Power Relay}} was formally unlocked by entering a special [[#Redeem codes|Redemption code]] (e.g. "plasmablast") in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]] prior to the October 2, 2013 update. It can no longer be redeemed. It is '''NOT''' playable in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]].

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===Non-exclusive Theme decks===
{{main|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Non-exclusive redeemable decks|Non-exclusive redeemable decks}}
These {{TCG|Theme deck|Theme decks}} correspond to the physical decks in the {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|Fifth generation|Black & White Series}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] onward and be may unlocked in ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' by redeeming the deck-access [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] included in the Theme deck box. Only one Theme deck of the same kind per account can be unlocked regardless of the number of codes. Alternatively, newer Theme decks may also be purchased with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]]. There is no limit to the number of in-game Shop copies of a Theme deck that may be purchased.

Players obtain a single Trainer Token for beating each of the 36 [[Game Store|Trainers]] in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] once per Theme deck. Additionally, players also obtain a non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} from the current {{TCG|Standard format}} by beating 12 Trainers once per Theme deck. These Trainer Tokens and Booster packs can only be obtained once per account.
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==Game menu==
The '''Game menu navigation system''' is accessible at the top of most ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' screens. Game menu options appear in the following order left to right: ''[[#Home|Home]]'', ''[[#Play!|Play!]]'', ''[[#Cards|Cards]]'', ''[[#Shop & Redeem|Shop & Redeem]]'', ''[[#Player Profile|Player Profile]]'', ''[[#TCGO graphic|TCGO graphic]]'', ''[[#Trainer Token total|Trainer Token total]]'', ''[[#Tournament Tickets total|Tournament Tickets total]]'', ''[[#Options|Options]]'', and ''[[#Social menu|Social menu]]''. Many primary Game menu options provide access to additional secondary options. All game features should be accessible through this unified navigation system.

===Home===
'''Home''' button (house symbol on green background). Selecting this button in the very upper left corner of most ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' screens takes players back to the initial post-login [[#Landing screen|Landing screen]].

===Play!===
'''Play!''' button (triangle “play” symbol on green background). Allows players to select from the following [[#Play modes|Play modes]]: ''[[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]'' (star), ''[[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]]'' (lightning bolt), ''[[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]'' (trophy cup), in-game ''[[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorial]]'' (graduation cap), and ''[[#Quick Match|Quick Match]]'' (triangle “play” symbol).

===Cards===
'''Cards''' button (three cards on green background). Allows players to select the following Pokémon card related features: ''[[#Collection viewer|Collection viewer]]'' (three cards), ''[[#Deck Manager|Deck Manager]]'' (open deck box), and ''[[#Trade|Trade]]'' (right & left arrows).

===Shop & Redeem===
'''Shop & Redeem''' button (shopping cart on orange background). It is where players go to purchase, typically through in-game [[#Currency|Currency]], items in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]] such as [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], 5-card, non-tradable {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]], and [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar items]] or [[#Redeem Codes|redeem codes]] for similar items.

===Player Profile===
'''Player Profile''' (Lvl Number – yellow text on green background). It is located just to the left of the large [[#TCGO graphic|TCGO graphic]] in the upper center of most screens. Selecting the Player Profile provides access to the [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar Creator]], [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] information, and player game [[#Statistics|Statistics]].

====Avatar Creator====
Selecting the '''Avatar Creator''' icon (left most of three icon near the upper righthand corner of the [[#Player Profile|Player Profile]] screen — short sleeve t-shirt) allows players to customize their online Avatar in-game picture. Players may select from several skin and hair colors, hair styles, facial features, and clothes (also known as ''"Avatar items"''). Players may unlock various Avatar items (clothes) by purchasing them with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]], [[#Trainer Tokens|redeeming codes]] in the Shop, or by in-game [[#Trade|Trading]] with other players. Trainer Tokens may also be used to unlock clothing items on [[Pokémon.com]] by going to ''Customize Trainer''. Avatar and/or Trainer clothing items available for purchase in one, are not always available for purchase in the other. Items added in one are not always available in the other. Like Pokémon cards, Avatar items cannot always be traded. Items purchased on Pokémon.com typically cannot be traded.

The Avatar Creator in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' adopts changes made by players on Pokémon.com to their Customize Trainer the next time that players logs back in to the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'', and visa versa.

====Active Challenges/Level Progress====
This is the default screen that opens when players select their [[#Player Profile|Player Profile]], represented as the middle of three icon near the upper righthand corner of the [[#Player Profile|Player Profile]] screen (an upward pointing arrow). All '''[[#Daily Challenge|Active Challenges]]''' are displayed here after they are first presented to players in a popup window upon login into the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''. Additionally, player progress toward achieving specific {{TCG|Type|Energy type}} '''level and rewards''' and overall [[#Player level|Player level]] are also viewable here.

====Statistics====
The '''Statistics icon''' (right most of three icon near the upper righthand corner of the [[#Player Profile|Player Profile]] screen with three dots followed by three short lines). It allows players to view their cumulative ''"Game Stats"'' and ''"Collection Stats"'' on one of two tabs. Before being retired, information about the [[#Achievements|Achievements]] reward system was also located here.

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* Total Cards Drawn
* Total {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|Damage}} Dealt
* Total {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|Damage}} Taken
* Total Games Played
* Total Game Points
* Total Hours Played
* Tournament Points
* Total Upset {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|Wins}}

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* Percent Complete — percentage of cards obtained out of all cards available in the game
* Different Cards Owned — number of different cards in a player's collection
* Total Cards Owned — total number of cards in a player's collection
* Set Nearest to Completion — [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] or set with the highest percentage of total cards are in a player's collection
* Complete Sets — enumeration of [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] or sets of which all cards are in a player's collection
* Most of One Card
* Foil Cards Owned — number of [[Holofoil|holofoil and reverse-holofoil]] rare cards
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===TCGO graphic===
Selecting the large '''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online graphic''' in the upper center of most ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' screens takes players back to the initial post-login [[#Landing screen|Landing screen]].

===Trainer Token total===
'''Trainer Token total''' (yellow coin on blue). This area provides the total number of player earned [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]. Nothing happens when selecting the '''Trainer Token total''' image area. It is provided strictly for display purposes only.

===Tournament Tickets total===
'''Tournament Tickets total''' (yellow ticket on blue background). This area provides the total number of player earned [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]]. Selecting the '''Tournament Ticket total''' take adult players to a webpage where additional Tickets may be purchased. Otherwise, it is provided strictly for display purposes only.

===Options===
'''Options''' button (2 gears on green background). The '''Options menu''' is the second to last option in the upper righthand corner of most screens. It allows players to access the in-game ''[[#Settings|Settings]]'', ''[[#Help|Help]]'', and ''[[#Exit|Exit]]'' the game. It is one of two [[#Game menu|Game menu]] navigation system options available while players are competing in a Pokémon Trading Card Game {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match}}.

====Settings====
Located in [[#Options|Options]], this feature allows players to change various '''Game Settings''' such as ''"Game Play"'', ''"Video"'', ''"Audio"'', and ''"Image Cache"''. Multiple players using the same ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' program have individual/per-account settings.

* ''NOTE: Turning off '''"Tool Tip Hints"''' may negatively affect game play by making certain in-game information inaccessible, such as how many cards are left in the player's or an opponent's deck.''

=====Pokémon Trainer Club=====
{{main|Pokémon Trainer Club}}
Some game settings are inaccessible in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' game itself and can only be found in the '''{{DL|Pokémon.com|Pokémon Trainer Club}}''' by signing into [[Pokémon.com]] and viewing a player Profile. Adult players may adjust all available settings by selecting ''"Pokémon TCG Online Settings"'' under the adult player's Profile.

=====Child accounts=====
{{main|Pokémon.com#User profile|Pokémon.com, User profile}}
While the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' strives to be [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/parents-guide/ child friendly], parents may further restrict access to certain in-game features by signing into the parent's account on [[Pokémon.com]], selecting the '''child's account''' under the parent account, and selecting Pokémon TCG Online Settings. Parents should be certain to select ''"Pokémon TCG Online Settings"'' under the child's account, not the parent's account. Parents may then restrict some in-game features such as Friend Chat, Game Chat, [[#Shop|Shopping]], and [[#Trade|Trading]].

* ''NOTE: Some in-game features are inaccessible in child accounts, such as Public Chat and Private Messaging, while other in-game features are restricted by limiting available options. Adult accounts do not have such restrictions.''

====Help====
The '''Help''' menu is found under [[#Options|Options]]. It provides links to web-browser based ''"Support"'', ''"Pokémon Rules"'', and ''"Pokémon Tutorials"'' (online [[Professor (TCGO)]]). The final ''"Legal"'' entry provides access to the in-game ''"End User License Agreement"'' and ''"Privacy Policy"''.

====Exit====
Also located in [[#Options|Options]], players ''"Exit"'' or ''"Logout"'' of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' by selecting.

===Social menu===
'''Social menu''' button (left facing triangle with three head silhouettes on green background). The Social menu is found in the upper lefthand corner of most screens. When it is selected, it opens a side bar that slides out from the right side of the screen. When open, this Social menu side bar allows players to search for online ''"Friends"'', participate in ''"Public Chats"'', and review many recent in-game notification ''"Messages"''. It is one of two [[#Game menu|Game menu]] navigation system options available while players are competing in a Pokémon Trading Card Game {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match}}, although its feature set is adjusted to reflect the in progress match context.

====Friends Tab====
By selecting the head silhouette image next to a ''"Friend"'''s screen name, players are provided with several options: ''"Challenge Friend To A Game"'' (lightning with two head silloettes), ''"Private Message"'' (word bubble with three dots), ''"Remove Friend"'' (minus sign with head silhouette), and ''"Block And Ignore Player"'' (circle with strikeout line).

====Blocking players====
Players may choose to '''Block''' other players from interacting with them for any reason within the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'', including features such as ''"Chat"'' and [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] ''Random Battles''. This ''"Block and Ignore Player"'' feature is found in the [[#Social menu|Social menu's]] ''"Friend"'' and ''"Chat"'' sections by selecting the head silhouette icon next a player's name and then selecting the "''Block and Ignore Player"'' option.

==Other features==

====Earning stars====
Players earn up to '''four stars''' for each of the 36 Trainer opponents in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]. Whether players {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|win}} or lose, points are calculated at the end of a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}}. These points are added to the current point total for that individual Trainer in that position in a given league. Based on that cumulative total, players earn the following four stars and game rewards:

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* ''1 Star'' (at 1,000 points) = 1 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] (per Trainer opponent)
* ''2 Stars'' (at 5,000 points) = 3 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] (per Trainer opponent)
* ''3 Stars'' (at 14,000 points) = 10 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] (per Trainer opponent)
* ''4 Stars'' (at 30,000+ points) = 1 non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} from the current {{TCG|Standard format}} (per Trainer opponent)
* Additionally, players obtain 3 more non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s from the current {{TCG|Standard format}} format by earning 4 Stars with all 12 Trainers in a league for 9 more Booster packs.

These [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] and 45 total {{TCG|Booster pack}}s may only be obtained once per account.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/17376-new-trainer-challenge-scoring-system/ New Trainer Challenge scoring system — April 23, 2013]</ref>

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'''Scoring points''' in a [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] match is based on various player performance criteria and on the difficulty level chosen, with a higher difficulty level earning more points per {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}}:
* ''Easy'' = ½ the point bonus (×0.5)
* ''Medium'' = normal point bonus (×1)
* ''Hard'' = triple the point bonus (×3)
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===Game notifications===
'''Game notifications''' are posted via two methods: 1.) the Game Information section at the bottom of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' log-in screen, and 2.) Pop-up Windows that appear shortly after logging into the game. Notices include [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] announcements as well as announcements concerning future [[#Tournament special events|Tournament special events]], server maintenance that will make the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' unplayable for a few hours, information about a recent program upgrade or patch, etc.

===Gameplay items===
'''Gameplay items''' include ''Card sleeves'', ''Coins'', and ''Deck boxes''. There is no unique advantage to selecting any one Gameplay item over another. It is solely a matter of player preferences about how certain game elements look. Gameplay items may be purchased from time to time in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]], made available along with the purchase of [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]] directly from the in-game Shop or through [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] provided with the purchase of physical Theme decks and other select card collections, or may be [[#Trade|Traded]] for with other players.
* ''NOTE: '''Playmats''' are not currently available in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'', although an option to select one in the [[#Deck Manager|Deck Manager]] indicates that they may become available in the future.''

====Coins====
{{main|Coin (TCG)}}
Coins are [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] that are used in-game when a move, status effect, or ability requires a coin flip. Different coins have no special effects; their only difference is their appearance. Players start out with the Red {{p|Arceus}} coin. At one time, the Blue Energy coin was given to players by completing certain in-game achievements (currently unavailable to newer players). Additional coins are made available when players redeem a purchased [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme deck]]'s [[#Redeem codes|Redemption code]] or event code in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]] or when players purchase a Non-exclusive Theme deck through [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]].

===Landing screen===
The '''Landing screen''' is what players see immediately upon logging into the game. The [[#Game menu|Game menu]] on the Landing screen lacks a [[#Home|Home]] or selectable [[#TCGO graphic|TCGO graphic]] since these options navitage the player back to this screen. Players may re-access the Landing screen by clicking on the [[#Home|Home]] button or the [[#TCGO graphic|TCGO graphic]] logo. The Landing screen is the only way to access the five day [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] chart by selecting the Pokéball in the lower right.

===Login screen===
The first sceen players see upon logging into ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''. If players already have a [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] account, they may enter their ''"Username"'' and ''"Password"'' to log into the game. Additionally, in the upper left, players may select from one of several languages. They may choose to ''Exit'' the game by selecting the red ''"Power"'' button in the upper right. Finally, across bottom of the screen, players my select from ''"Forget Login Info?"'', ''"Create New Account"'', and ''"Play as Guest"''.

===Miscellaneous===
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;Card Detail View
:For the Windows PC client, detail about a given card is available to the player by ''right clicking'' on the card. During {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|matches}}, a much larger image of the card is displayed. When opening a new {{TCG|Booster pack}} or [[#Theme decks|Theme deck]] or when using the [[#Deck Manager|Deck Manager]] and [[#Trade|Trade]], players are presented with a card interface similar to the [[#Collection viewer|Collection viewer]], which displays how many total copies of that card the player already has in their collection and what number of these cards are tradeable or locked. Players can also mark the cards ''"For Trade"'', ''"Wanted"'', and ''"For Review"''. When opening Booster packs and Theme decks, this is often the only way to see this additional card information.

;Full Screen/Window Display
:For the Windows PC client, players may switch between a full screen display and a window display by using the following keyboard key combination: hold down the ''Alt'' key and then press the ''Enter'' key. For the Mac client, hold down the ''Command'' key then press the ''Enter'' key. Display issues may arise when not playing the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' inside a full screen.

;Match Inactivity
:Players must remain actively engaged in {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|matches}} with other online players in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]]. Discussions in the [[#Social menu|Social menu]]'s ''"Game Chat"'' do not count toward player activity. Players should be considerate of the time invested not only by themselves but also their opponents. If the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' determines that players are inactive too long, it will display a 15 second warning. Ignoring the warning causes players to lose matches. This activity mechanism is designed to help insure players do not take advantage of another player.

;Minimum Playtime Requirement
:During [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] ''Random Battle'' and [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]] matches against other online players, [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] and [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] rewards are earned if {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|matches}} lasts at least 2 minutes (5 minutes prior to the April 3, 2014 update).<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/23061-2181402-hotfix-notes-april-3-2014/ Minimum PvP match time/Daily Login Bonus, 2.18.1.402 Hotfix Notes | April 3, 2014]</ref> This minimum amount of time was increased with the December 22, 2014 update for players forfeiting matches early (actively leaving a match, remaining inactive for an extended period of time, or not taking at least one {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card|Prize card}}) back to 5 minutes while guaranteeing rewards for players whose opponent forfeits matches regardless of the amount of time that passed.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/27448-22501042-patch-notes-december-17-2014/ PvP match forfeiting, 2.25.0.1042 Patch Notes | December 17, 2014]</ref> This change was designed to discourage players for only playing long enough to earn Trainer Token and Bonus Wheel rewards.

;Loss of Internet Connection
:During online player versus player matches in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] or [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]], if players lose their Internet connection, they have 5 minutes to log back into the game before their opponents are declared the winner. When the Internet connection is lost by an opponent, players are notified with a pop-up message.
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===Player level===
'''"Player level"''' strictly corresponds to player progress in the [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] reward system. It should not be confused with ''"[[#Player rank|Player rank]]"'', which is related to player versus player ''[[#Verses Mode|Random Battle]]s'' or ''[[#Tournament Mode|Tournament]]'' {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|matches}}. Successful completion of challenges earns players ''Experience Points (or XP)'' that are applied to a specific {{TCG|Type|Energy type}} related to a given challenge. Players eventually earn levels (Levels 0 to 3) for each Energy type. Earning Energy type levels increases overall Player level. Every players starts at Player level 0 (zero). Higher Player level grants greater flexibility in completing Daily Challenges.

:{| cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" class="roundy" style="width: 100%; border: 2px solid #44acdb; background: #144d9a; color: white;"
! style="width: 10%;" | Player level
! style="width: 10%;" | Available Challenges
! style="width: 10%;" | Total Active Challenges
! style="width: 70%; text-align: left;" | NOTES

|- style="text-align: center; color: black;"
| style="width: 10%; background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | 0 to 2
| style="width: 10%; background: #FFF;" | 1
| style="width: 10%; background: #FFF;" | 1
| style="width: 70%; background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Players receive one [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] option per day and may pursue one Daily Challenge at a time.

|- style="text-align: center; color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | 3 to 4
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2
| style="background: #FFF;" | 1
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Players choose one of two [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]] per day and may pursue one Daily Challenge at a time.

|- style="text-align: center; color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | 5 to 7
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Players choose one of two [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]] per day and may pursue up to two Daily Challenges at a time.

|- style="text-align: center; color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | 8 to 9
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3
| style="background: #FFF;" | 2
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Players choose one of three [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]] per day and may pursue up to two Daily Challenges at a time.

|- style="text-align: center; color: black;"
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | 10 or more
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3
| style="background: #FFF;" | 3
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===Player rank===
Little is known about the specific mechanics of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online's '''"Player rank"''' system or exactly when and why players are identified to have an ''"Advantage"'' in a ''[[#Verses Mode|Random Battle]]'' or ''[[#Tournament Mode|Tournament]]'' match. The ranking system appears to be based on specific player deck history instead of overall player history. A separate matchmaking system for the [[#Play types|Theme Deck]] format Play type was implemented in Versus Mode so that player history with Theme Decks format would not directly translate over to other Play type formats.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/32127-229-patch-notes-july-14-2015/ Theme Deck format & Player rank – 2.29 Patch Notes | July 14, 2015]</ref>

Based on the ranking system, players with an ''"Advantage"'' are not always identified during a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}}. However, if ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' does and the player ''without the "Advantage"'' {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|wins}} the match, the winning player earns 2 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]]s. The ranking system is also used to help match players of similar experience during player versus player ''Random Battle'' matches. The Player rank system is more effective matching players during high player active and less effective when fewer players are looking to play a ''Random Battle'' against other online player. ''"Player rank"'' should not be confused with ''"[[#Player level|Player level]]"'', which is related to the [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] reward system.

===Versus Points===
'''Versus Points''' allow players to advance along the [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]] reward system. Players earn 10 [[#Versus Points|Versus Points]] for every {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}} they {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|win}} in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] and an additional 5 Versus Points when the win against an opponent with the advantage.

===Unavailable features===
The following are features still '''unavailable''' worldwide:

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* Gems (Canada only)
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==Retired game features==
The ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' has been in continual development since its initial inception. Often updates involve the addition of new rules and card as new [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] sets are released, the resolution of program errors, player interface changes improving usability, and the addition or re-addition of new game features. Occasionally, updates to the game involve the '''removal of previously existing game features'''.

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===Achievements===
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| The '''Achievements''' reward system was another feature retired on March 25, 2015,<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/29604-227-patch-notes-march-25-2015/ Feature Retirement, 2.27 Patch Notes | March 25, 2015]</ref> though it had not been actively updated for some time prior to its retirement. Players earned Achievements for completing various tasks. These Achievements had no special effect on the game. ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' has announced the intention to reward players who completed a significant number of Achievements before it was retired with special card sleeve(s) to commemorate given Achievements. Specific details are not yet known.

;Misc. Achievements
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* All Dressed Up. Customize your [[#Avatar Creator|avatar]]
* Evolver. Play a Stage 2 {{TCG|Evolution|Evolution card}}
* Legendary. Earn 6,000 or more points in a single game in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]
* Legendary Trainer. Play a {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND|Legendary Pokémon}}, which are found in {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|HeartGold & SoulSilver Series}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]]
* Studious. View all [[#Tutorials|Tutorials]] (unavailable to newer players after TCGO become a downloadable game)
* Technician. Play 3 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Trainer card|Trainer - Item cards}} in one turn
* Trader. [[#Trade|Trade]] a card
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;Trainer Challenge Achievements
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* Blade of Grass. {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|Win}} 8 games with the {{TCG|Basic Green}} deck in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]
* Firestarter. Win 8 games with the {{TCG|Basic Red}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Breaking Wave. Win 8 games with the {{TCG|Basic Blue}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Rallying Cry. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Verdant Frost. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Verdant Frost}} deck (unavailable to newer players in later years) in the Trainer Challenge
* Royal Guard. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Royal Guard}} deck (unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
* Daybreak. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Daybreak}} deck (unavailable to newer players in later years) in the Trainer Challenge
* Nightfall. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Nightfall}} deck (unavailable to newer players in later years) in the Trainer Challenge
* Green Tornado. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Green Tornado}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Red Frenzy. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Red Frenzy}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Blue Assault. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Blue Assault}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Night Hunter. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Night Hunter}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Power Play. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Power Play}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Toxic Tricks. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Toxic Tricks}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Fast Daze. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Fast Daze}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Furious Knights. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Furious Knights}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Explosive Edge. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Explosive Edge}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Voltage Vortex. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Voltage Vortex}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Raiders. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Raiders}} deck in the Trainer Challenge
* Shadows. Win 12 games with the {{TCG|Shadows}} deck in the Trainer Challenge

* Covering The Basics. {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|Win}} one game with each color the [[#Theme decks|three Basic decks]]
* Gold League Champ. Win all the games in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Gold League]]
* Platinum League Champ. Win all the games in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Platinum League]]
* Diamond League Champ. Win all the games in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Diamond League]] (unavailable to newer players in later years)
* City Champion. Win all the games in the [[#Trainer Challenge|City Championship]]
* Triple Crown Champ. Win the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Leagues (unavailable to newer players in later years)
* Game Mastery. Earn [[#Earning stars|four stars]] in a single game in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]
* League Mastery. Earn four stars in all 12 games in a single League in the Trainer Challenge
* Trainer Challenge Mastery. Earn four stars in all 12 games in three different Leagues in the Trainer Challenge
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;Status-based Achievements
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* Imperishable Night. Take no {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage}} from an opponent attack while playing the {{TCG|Nightfall}} deck (unavailable to newer players in later years) in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]
* Into That Good Night. Apply two simultaneous special {{TCG|Special Conditions|conditions}} while playing the {{TCG|Nightfall}} deck (unavailable to newer players in later years) in the Trainer Challenge
* All-Around Conditioning. Inflict all 5 special {{TCG|Special Conditions|conditions}} on opposing Pokémon while playing the {{TCG|Daybreak}} deck (unavailable to newer players in later years) in the Trainer Challenge
* Healing Light. Heal 60 or more {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage}} in a single turn while playing the {{TCG|Daybreak}} deck (unavailable to newer players in later years) in the Trainer Challenge
* Baffling. {{DL|Special Conditions (TCG)|Confused|Confuse}} 5 opposing Pokémon in the same game.
* Incendiary. {{DL|Special Conditions (TCG)|Burned|Burn}} 5 opposing Pokémon in the same game.
* Stunning. {{DL|Special Conditions (TCG)|Paralyzed|Paralyze}} 5 opposing Pokémon in the same game.
* Soporific. Put 5 opposing Pokémon to {{DL|Special Conditions (TCG)|Asleep|sleep}} in the same game.
* Venomous. {{DL|Special Conditions (TCG)|Poisoned|Poison}} 5 opposing Pokémon in the same game.
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;Knock Outs based on history Achievements
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* 50th Knockout. {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} 50 of your opponents' Pokémon
* 500th Knockout. Knock Out 500 of your opponents' Pokémon
* 1000th Knockout. Knock Out 1000 of your opponents' Pokémon
* 5000th Knockout. Knock Out 5000 of your opponents' Pokémon
* The Win of the Century. {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|Win}} 100 games
* Triple Threat. Complete wins with all {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|3 victory conditions}}
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;Knock Outs based on a single match Achievements
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* KO!. {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} a Pokémon
* Too Easy. Knock Out a previously uninjured Pokémon in a single attack
* Two for One. Knock Out 2 Pokémon with one attack
* Hat Trick. Knock Out 3 Pokémon with one attack
* Quad {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage}}. Knock Out 4 Pokémon with one attack
* Full House. Knock Out 5 Pokémon with one attack
* Clean Sweep. Knock Out 6 Pokémon with one attack

* Eyes on the Prize. {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|Win}} by drawing the last {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card|Prize card}}
* Patient. Win by opponent {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|running out of cards}}
* Merciless. Win a game by {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out|knocking out}} your {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|opponent's last Pokémon}}
* Perfectionist. Win a game without your opponent getting a single {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card|Prize card}}
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;Damage dealt or healed in a single match Achievements
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* First Blood. Deal 50 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage}}
* Super Effective. Deal 100 or more damage in a single attack
* Overwhelming. Deal 200 or more damage in a single attack
* Devastation. Deal 300 or more damage in a single attack
* Healer. Heal 100 or more damage in a single game
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===Booster Credits===
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| This former in-game [[#Currency|Currency]] was originally used with [[#Redeem codes|Redemption code]] cards found in physical {{TCG|Booster pack}}s. '''Booster Credits''' could be redeemed for Booster packs of the player’s choice in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' from {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} through {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} expansions. This Redemption code card method ended with the release of the {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} expansion when codes from a specific [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] Booster pack became redeemable for a virtual version of that specific Booster pack.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/16075-1094-patch-notes-february-6-2013/ Booster Credit, 1.0.94 Patch Notes | February 6, 2013]</ref> The Booster Credit system officially ended on July 1, 2013.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/18169-booster-credit-sunsetting%E2%80%94phase-ii/ Booster Credit Sunsetting—Phase II — May 31, 2013]</ref> From July 2013 to December 2013, players with Booster Credits redeemed before July 2013 could redeem these credits for any pack from {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to Boundaries Crossed expansions. Players who still had Booster Credits after the February 7, 2014 update automatically had any remained credits redeemed for Boundaries Crossed Booster packs.
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===Diamond League===
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| A higher difficulty, fourth '''"Diamond League"''' existed in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] prior to the February 7, 2014 update.
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===Practice Battle===
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| '''Practice Battle''' was originally an '''[[#Random Battle|Opponent type]]''' in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] found under [[#Ranked Battle|Ranked Battle]]. This mode allowed players to practice using their chosen deck against another randomly selected player. These {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|matches}} did not count toward player [[#Player rank|Player rank]] or earn [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spins. The Practice Battle option was retired on March 25, 2015.
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===Professor Tutorials===
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| The '''original dedicated set of tutorials''' taught by the {{OBP|Professor|TCGO}} in the original browser-based release of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' were never transferred to the downloadable version of the game, though a new set of in-game [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorials]] has since been added to the beginning of the game for first time players. The original tutorials continue to exist as a stand-alone browser-based program found on the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} section of the [[Pokémon.com]] website.
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===Ranked Battle===
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| The '''Ranked Battle''' option was folded directly into ''"Random Battle"'' in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] with the March 25, 2015 update after the removal of [[#Practice Battle|Practice Battle]] option rather than ''"Random Battle"'' being one of two options under ''"Ranked Battle"''.
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===Tournament Keys===
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| Early expectation for the [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]] envisioned '''Tournament Keys''' as the in-game [[#Currency|Currency]] used to access special Tournament events. Tournament Keys were never implemented in open beta testing, which instead utilized [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]].<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/16919-march-community-update/ Tournament Keys, 2013 March Community Update — March 28, 2013]</ref>
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==History==
The '''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''' was originally released on March 24, 2011<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20110330181722/http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/ Web-based, Pokémon Trading Card Game Online announcements — February 25 & March 23, 2011]</ref> as a browser-based game. The game was subsequently redesigned as a downloadable game utilizing the {{wp|Unity (game engine)}}<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/11423-april-community-update/ Unity Game Engine, 2012 April Community Update — April 27, 2012]</ref>, and relauched on May 15, 2012 for PC,<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/11770-build-notes-may-15th-2012/ TCGO Beta Release for PC, Build Notes — May 15, 2012]</ref> on November 5, 2012 for Mac,<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/14696-october-community-update/ TCGO Beta Release for Mac, 2012 October Community Update — October 27, 2012]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/15015-patch-notes-for-1116/ TCGO Beta Release for Mac, 2012 Patch notes for 11/16 — November 17, 2012]</ref> and on September 30, 2014 for iPad.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-pokemon-tcg-online-comes-to-ipad/ TCGO Release, The Pokémon TCG Online Comes to iPad! — September 30, 2014]</ref> The original browser-based version continued to function until August 8, 2012.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/13278-web-based-pokemon-tcg-online-now-offline/ Web-based Pokemon TCG Online now offline — August 8, 2012]</ref> Development continues on the downloadable version even after it officially emerged from open beta testing in February 2015.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/26008-september-2014-community-update/?hl=beta End of Open Beta, September 2014 Community Update — September 25, 2014]</ref> Additionally, some early features have also been [[#Retired game features|retired]] or removed from the game.

The reprogramming and relaunch of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/10592-march-community-update/ Relaunch, 2012 March Community Update — March 30, 2012]</ref> initially required the removal all game features except for the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]]<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/11681-new-trainer-challenge-build-heads-up/ Initial features, New Trainer Challenge build heads up — May 11, 2012]</ref> and the now retired [[#Achievements|Achievements]] reward system.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/11770-build-notes-may-15th-2012/ Achievements, Build Notes | May 15, 2012]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/12043-state-of-the-game-may-21-2012/ Achievements, State of the Game | May 21, 2012]</ref> Other features were gradually readded or added over time:

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* [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar Creator]] — While rudimentary Avatar options (4 male and 4 female) were reintroduced on June 12, 2012,<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/12472-build-notes-june-12th-2012/ Avatar Creator, Build Notes | June 12, 2012]</ref> true functionality was not reintroduced until the June 20, 2013 update.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/18818-june-community-update/ Avatar Creator, 2013 June Community Update — June 29, 2013]</ref>
* [[#Collection viewer|Collection viewer]], [[#Deck Manager|Deck Manager]], [[#Social menu|Social menu]], and [[#Player Profile|Player Profile]] — Reintroduced on August 21, 2012.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/13036-july-community-update/ Many features reintroduced, 2012 July Community Update — July 24, 2012]</ref>
* [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] — Also reintroduced on August 21, 2012 and [[#Play types|Deck formats]] introduced on December 12, 2012.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/15310-1071-build-notes-december-12-2012/ Versus Mode, 1.0.71 Build Notes | December 12, 2012]</ref>
* In-game [[#Shop|Shop]] — Also reintroducted on August 21, 2012 (initially allowing for just [[#Redeem codes|Code Redemption]] and {{TCG|Booster pack}} purchases through the now retired [[#Booster Credits|Booster Credit]] system)<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/13353-notes-for-build-101021/ in-game Shop, Notes for Build 1.0.10.21 — August 21, 2012]</ref> with the current [[#Gems|Gems]] system added on April 19, 2013<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/17258-180-patch-notes-april-18-2013/ Gems, 1.8.0 Patch Notes | April 18, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/17428-april-community-update/ Gems, 2013 April Community Update — April 25, 2013]</ref> and the [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Token]] system on July 25, 2013.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/19467-11118-patch-notes-july-25-2013/ Trainer Tokens, 1.11.18 Patch Notes | July 25, 2013]</ref>
* [[#Trade|Trade]] interface — Reintroduced with the October 24, 2012 update.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/14644-1042-build-notes-october-23-2012/ Trading, 1.0.42 Build Notes | October 23, 2012]</ref>
* [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] and [[#Daily Match Bonus|Daily Match Bonus]] reward systems — Introduced on January 16, 2013 as two parallel reward systems.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/15716-1084-build-notes-january-16-2013/ Daily Bonuses, 1.0.84 Build Notes | January 16, 2013]</ref> Both were temporarily [[#Retired game features|retired]] on March 25, 2015 in favor of the new [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] reward system, but the Daily Match Bonus was subsequently reintroduced on April 23, 2015<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/30424-server-update-april-23-2015/ Daily Match Bonus, Server Update | April 23, 2015]</ref> and the Daily Login Bonus on June 2, 2015.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/31194-2281-patch-notes-june-2nd/ Daily Login Bonus, 2.28.1 Patch Notes | June 2, 2015]</ref>
* {{TCG|Booster pack}}, Exclusive TCGO 5-card — Introduced with the July 25, 2013 update.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/19609-july-community-update/ 5-card Booster pack, 2013 July Community Update — July 31, 2013]</ref>
* [[#Player rank|Player rank]] — ''"Advantage"'' notification feature added on October 2, 2013.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/20731-11327-patch-notes-october-3-2013/ Player rank, 1.13.27 Patch Notes | October 3, 2013]</ref>
* "Play as a Guest" option — Introduced in October 2013.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/21210-october-community-update/ Play as a Guest, 2013 October Community Update — November 1, 2013]</ref>
* Player Interface overhaul — Substantial changes to the game interface began in mid-2013<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/19609-july-community-update/ Interface changes, 2013 July Community Update — July 31, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/20723-september-community-update/ Interface changes, 2013 September Community Update — October 2, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/21639-november-community-update/ Interface changes, 2013 November Community Update — November 28, 2013]</ref> and continued to early-2014,<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/22107-january-2014-community-update/ Interface changes, January 2014 Community Update — January 9, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/22415-217239-february-5-2014/ Interface changes, 2.17.239 | February 5, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/22966-2180380-patch-notes-march-27-2014/ Interface changes, 2.18.0.380 Patch Notes | March 27, 2014]</ref> which allowed for the introduction of the touchscreen based iPad client in September 2014.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/26008-september-2014-community-update/ Interface changes & iPad, September 2014 Community Update — September 25, 2014]</ref> A streamlining of the overall [[#Game menu|Game menu]] navigation system was introduced on July 14, 2015.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/31468-dev-update-versus-rewards-new-layout-stomped-bugs/ Dev Update: Versus Rewards, New Layout & Stomped Bugs — July 14, 2015]</ref>
* [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]] — Introduced for testing with the March 27, 2014 update<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/22755-february-2014-community-update/ Tournament Mode, February 2014 Community Update — March 1, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/22966-2180380-patch-notes-march-27-2014/ Tournament Mode, 2.18.0.380 Patch Notes | March 27, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/23168-tournaments-alpha-testing-status-update/ Tournaments Alpha Testing Status Update — April 11, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/23410-april-2014-community-update/ Tournament Mode, April 2014 Community Update — May 1, 2014]</ref> with occasional trial [[#Tournament special events|Tournament special events]] until it officially premiered on February 5, 2015<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/28289-the-clash-of-magma-vs-aqua-the-very-first-pok%C3%A9mon-tcg-online-tournament-event/ The Clash of Magma vs. Aqua - The very first Pokémon TCG Online tournament event! — February 4, 2015]</ref> and [[#Tournament rotation|continuously running tournaments]] on February 24, 2015.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/28953-play-tournaments/ Play Tournaments! On-demand — February 24, 2015]</ref>
* [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] and [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]] — Added with the June 24, 2014 update,<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/give-the-bonus-wheel-a-spin/ Give the Bonus Wheel a Spin! — June 25, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/24781-mystery-box-contents-updates/ Mystery Box contents updates — July 28, 2014]</ref> while the February 4, 2015 update split the Bonus Wheel into a Victor's and a Loser's Bonus Wheel.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/28258-226-patch-notes-february-4-2015/ Bonus Wheel, 2.26 Patch Notes | February 4, 2015]</ref>
* [[#Tutorial Mode|Tutorials Mode]] — Two match based Tutorials added on August 14, 2014.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/25129-2220755-patch-notes-august-13-2014/ Tutorials, 2.22.0.755 Patch Notes | August 13, 2014]</ref> Five additional Tutorials with ''[[#Online-exclusive Theme decks|XY Basic Yellow Starter Theme Deck]]'' and Tutorial Reward Ladder added on July 14, 2015.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/32019-dev-update-new-tutorial-and-xy-basic-yellow-deck-in-version-229/ New Tutorial and XY Basic Yellow Deck in Version 2.29 — July 14, 2015]</ref>
* [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] — Added ability for players to register for a Pokémon Trainer Club account from within the game on September 3, 2014.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/25619-2230822-patch-notes-september-3-2014/ Pokémon Trainer Club, 2.23.0.822 Patch Notes | September 3, 2014]</ref>
* [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] — Implemented on March 25, 2015 replacing the briefly retired [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] and [[#Daily Match Bonus|Daily Match Bonus]] and retired [[#Achievements|Achievements]] reward systems.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/29577-daily-challenge-details-%E2%80%93-achievements-and-daily-login/ Daily Challenge Details – Achievements and Daily Login — March 24, 2015]</ref> The June 2, 2015 update reduced the requirements for {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolution}} challenges by ½ and {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out}} challenges by 10, replaced challenges with a ''"Play Basic Pokémon"'' completion requirement to a ''"Do damage to opposing Pokémon"'' requirement, and temporarily removed all challenges with {{TCG|Special Conditions|Special Condition}} completion requirements.
* [[#Special Challenges|Special Challenges]] and [[#Tournament Chests|Tournament Chests]] — Implemented with the May 6, 2015 update.<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/30472-228-patch-notes-may-6-2015/ Special Challenges/Tournament Chests, 2.28 Patch Notes | May 6, 2015]</ref>
* [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]] — Introduced on July 14, 2015 to complement the other existing [[#Reward systems|Reward systems]].<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/31298-dev-update-refining-rewards-and-coming-features/ Dev Update: Refining Rewards and Coming Features — June 5, 2015]</ref><ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/earn-versus-points-for-victories/ Earn Versus Points for Victories! — July 14, 2015]</ref>
|}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/ Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/download/ Download Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]
* [http://forums.pokemontcg.com/ Pokémon Trading Card Game Online official forums]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/tutorial/ Step-by-step Web Browser TCG tutorials]

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Gem

2014-06-01T11:46:32Z

Tiger21820: /* List of Gems */

{{samename|items in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|trade items}}
'''Gems''' (Japanese: '''ジュエル''' ''Jewel'') are one-use [[type-enhancing item]]s introduced in [[Generation V]]. There are 18 types of Gems as of [[Generation VI]], one corresponding to each of the 18 [[type]]s. A Gem is consumed when the Pokémon holding it uses a damaging attack that matches the Gem's type, and the attack's [[power]] is boosted by 30% (50% prior to Generation VI). The Gem will not be consumed if the attack misses. Gems are also not consumed by attacks that have their types changed through Abilities; for example, a Pokémon with {{a|Pixilate}} using {{m|Hyper Voice}} will not consume a held Normal Gem.  Gems are usually found in {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s.

==List of Gems==
{{item
|name=Fire Gem
|jp=ほのおのジュエル
|jpt=Flame Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Fire}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, [[Reversal Mountain]]{{sup/5|W2}}
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of fire. When held, it strengthens the power of a Fire-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Water Gem
|jp=みずのジュエル
|jpt=Water Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Water}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, [[Reversal Mountain]]{{sup/5|B2}}
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbw=A gem with an essence of water. When held, it strengthens the power of a Water-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Electric Gem
|jp=でんきのジュエル
|jpt=Electric Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Electric}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, [[Chargestone Cave]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of electricity. When held, it strengthens the power of an Electric-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Grass Gem
|jp=くさのジュエル
|jpt=Grass Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Grass}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbw=A gem with an essence of nature. When held, it strengthens the power of a Grass-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Ice Gem
|jp=こおりのジュエル
|jpt=Ice Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Ice}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2=[[Giant Chasm]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of ice. When held, it strengthens the power of an Ice-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Fighting Gem
|jp=かくとうジュエル
|jpt=Fighting Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Fighting}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2=[[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Chargestone Cave]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of combat. When held, it strengthens the power of a Fighting-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Poison Gem
|jp=どくのジュエル
|jpt=Poison Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Poison}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, [[Castelia Sewers]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of poison. When held, it strengthens the power of a Poison-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Ground Gem
|jp=じめんのジュエル
|jpt=Earth Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Ground}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, [[Desert Resort]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of land. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ground-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Flying Gem
|jp=ひこうのジュエル
|jpt=Flying Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Flying}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, [[Mistralton City]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of air. When held, it strengthens the power of a Flying-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Psychic Gem
|jp=エスパージュエル
|jpt=Esper Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Psychic}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbw=A gem with an essence of the mind. When held, it strengthens the power of a Psychic-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Bug Gem
|jp=むしのジュエル
|jpt=Bug Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Bug}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2=[[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Chargestone Cave]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbw=A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Rock Gem
|jp=いわのジュエル
|jpt=Rock Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Rock}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, [[Relic Passage]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Chargestone Cave]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of rock. When held, it strengthens the power of a Rock-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Ghost Gem
|jp=ゴーストジュエル
|jpt=Ghost Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Ghost}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2=[[Celestial Tower]], [[Chargestone Cave]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with a spectral essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ghost-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Dragon Gem
|jp=ドラゴンジュエル
|jpt=Dragon Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Dragon}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, [[Mistralton Cave]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbw=A gem with a draconic essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Dragon-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Dark Gem
|jp=あくのジュエル
|jpt=Evil Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Dark}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, {{rt|9|Unova}}
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of darkness. When held, it strengthens the power of a Dark-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Steel Gem
|jp=はがねのジュエル
|jpt=Steel Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Steel}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, [[Clay Road]]
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an essence of steel. When held, it strengthens the power of a Steel-type move only once.
}}

{{item
|name=Normal Gem
|jp=ノーマルジュエル
|jpt=Normal Jewel
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Normal}} move by {{tt|30%|50% prior to Generation VI}}, and is consumed after use.
|locbw={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}
|locb2w2={{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|descbwb2w2=A gem with an ordinary essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Normal-type move only once.
|descxy=A gem with an ordinary essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Normal-type move one time.
|locxy=[[Terminus Cave]] (Regenerates over time)
}}

{{item
|name=Fairy Gem
|jp=フェアリージュエル
|jpt=Fairy Jewel
|gen=VI
|bag=Items
|effect=Increases the power of the holder's first {{type|Fairy}} move by 30%, and is consumed after use.
|buyable=no
|sell=100
}}

==Artwork==
This is artwork of the Gems as seen on the [[Pokémon Global Link]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Fire Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Water Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Electric Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Grass Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Ice Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fighting color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Fighting Gem Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Fire color dark}}|Fire Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Water color dark}}|Water Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Electric color dark}}|Electric Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Grass color dark}}|Grass Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Ice color dark}}|Ice Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Fighting color dark}}|Fighting Gem}}
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Poison color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Poison Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Ground Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Flying Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Psychic color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Psychic Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Bug Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Rock Gem Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Poison color dark}}|Poison Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Ground color dark}}|Ground Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Flying color dark}}|Flying Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Psychic color dark}}|Psychic Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Bug color dark}}|Bug Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Rock color dark}}|Rock Gem}}
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Ghost Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dragon Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Dark color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dark Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Steel Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Normal Gem Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{Fairy color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Fairy Gem Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Ghost color dark}}|Ghost Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|Dragon Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Dark color dark}}|Dark Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Steel color dark}}|Steel Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Normal color dark}}|Normal Gem}}
| style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Fairy color dark}}|Fairy Gem}}
|}

==In the anime==
A Dragon Gem appeared in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'', where it was offered to {{an|Iris}} and her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} by a [[Poké Mart]] clerk.

A Fire Gem appeared in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.
<gallery>
File:Dragon Gem anime.png|Dragon Gem
File:Max Repel Fire Gem anime.png|Fire Gem
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|zh_cmn=珠寶 ''{{tt|Zhūbǎo|Jewel}}'' ([[BW019]]) 寶石 ''{{tt|Bǎoshí|Gem}}'' ([[BW069]])
|de=Juwel
|fi=Kivi ([[BW019]]) Jalokivi ([[BW069]])
|fr=Joyau
|it=Bijou
|ko=주얼 ''Jewel''
|es=Gema
}}
{{-}}

{{Type-enhancing item nav}}
{{Held}} 
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Held items]]

[[de:Juwelen]]
[[fr:Joyau]]
[[it:Bijou]]
[[pl:Klejnot]]

Evolution item

2014-06-01T11:44:17Z

Tiger21820: /* Items that induce evolution upon trading */

[[File:Gligar Razor Fang.png|thumb|200px|right|[[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]] reaching for the Razor Fang Ash tossed]]
An '''evolution-inducing held item''' is an item which makes the Pokémon holding it [[Evolution|evolve]] when a certain event happens, such as if the Pokémon is [[trade]]d or leveled up. The item disappears once the Pokémon has evolved. For evolution-inducing items that are not meant to be held, see the page on [[evolutionary stone]]s.

==List of evolution-inducing held items==
===Items that induce evolution upon trading===
{{anchor|DeepSeaScale}}{{Item
|name=Deep Sea Scale
|jp=しんかいのウロコ
|jpt=Deep-Sea Scale
|sprite=DeepSeaScale
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=20000
|sell=100
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Doubles {{p|Clamperl}}'s {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|effect2=Causes {{p|Clamperl}} to evolve into {{p|Gorebyss}} when [[trade]]d.
|descrse=A hold item that raises the <sc>Sp. Def</sc> of <sc>Clamperl</sc>.
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. A scale that shines a faint pink. It raises the <sc>Sp. Def</sc> stat.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by <sc>Clamperl</sc>. A scale that shines a faint pink, it raises the Sp. Def stat.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by Clamperl. A scale that shines a faint pink, it raises the Sp. Def stat.
|descxy=An item to be held by Clamperl. This scale shines with a faint pink and raises the holder's Sp. Def stat.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A pretty scale that shines faintly. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locrse=Give {{key|III|Scanner}} to [[Captain Stern]] in the {{ci|Slateport}} Harbor
|locdppt=Held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, and {{wild|Relicanth}}
|lochgss={{rt|20#Items|Kanto|Route 20}}, held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, and {{wild|Relicanth}}
|locpbr=14400 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, {{wild|Gorebyss}}, {{wild|Relicanth}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Blue-Striped]])
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}, held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, {{wild|Gorebyss}}, {{wild|Relicanth}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Blue-Striped]])
|locxy=[[Azure Bay]], held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, {{wild|Gorebyss}}, {{wild|Relicanth}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Blue-Striped]])
|locmdrb=[[Grand Sea]]
|notes=Formatted as Deepseascale in the Mystery Dungeon series and as DeepSeaScale in the core series prior to Generation VI.
}}

{{anchor|DeepSeaTooth}}{{Item
|name=Deep Sea Tooth
|jp=しんかいのキバ
|jpt=Deep-Sea Fang
|sprite=DeepSeaTooth
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=10000
|sell=100
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Doubles {{p|Clamperl}}'s {{stat|Special Attack}}.
|effect2=Causes {{p|Clamperl}} to evolve into {{p|Huntail}} when [[trade]]d.
|descrse=A hold item that raises the <sc>Sp. Atk</sc> of <sc>Clamperl</sc>.
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. A fang that gleams a sharp silver. It raises the <sc>Sp. Atk</sc> stat.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by <sc>Clamperl</sc>. A fang that gleams a sharp silver, it raises the Sp. Atk stat.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by Clamperl. A fang that gleams a sharp silver, it raises the Sp. Atk stat.
|descxy=An item to be held by Clamperl. This fang gleams a sharp silver and raises the holder's Sp. Atk stat.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A supersharp fang with a subtle gleam. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locrse=Give {{key|III|Scanner}} to [[Captain Stern]] in the {{ci|Slateport}} Harbor
|locdppt=Held by {{wild|Carvanha}} and {{wild|Sharpedo}}
|lochgss={{rt|20#Items|Kanto|Route 20}}
|locpbr=14400 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, {{rt|17|Unova}}, held by {{wild|Carvanha}}, {{wild|Sharpedo}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Red-Striped]])
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}, held by {{wild|Carvanha}}, {{wild|Sharpedo}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Red-Striped]])
|locxy=[[Azure Bay]], held by {{wild|Carvanha}}, {{wild|Sharpedo}}, {{wild|Huntail}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Red-Striped]])
|locmdrb=[[Grand Sea]]
|notes=Formatted as Deepseatooth in the Mystery Dungeon series and as DeepSeaTooth in the core series prior to Generation VI.
}}

{{Item
|name=Dragon Scale
|jp=りゅうのウロコ
|jpt=Dragon Scale
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=40000
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Seadra}} to evolve into {{p|Kingdra}} when [[trade]]d.
|descgsc=A rare dragon-type item.
|descrse=A strange scale held by <sc>Dragon</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A thick and tough scale. A <sc>Dragon</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> may be holding it.
|descdppthgss=A thick and tough scale. Dragon-type Pokémon may be holding this item when caught.
|descbwb2w2=A thick and tough scale. Dragon-type Pokémon may be holding this item when caught.
|descxy=A very tough and inflexible scale. Dragon-type Pokémon may be holding this item when caught.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A thick, tough scale. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locgsc=[[Mt. Mortar]], held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, and {{wild|Dragonair}}
|locrse=Held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Bagon}}
|locfrlg=[[Water Path]], [[Trainer Tower]] prize
|locdppt=Held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, {{wild|Dragonair}}
|lochgss=[[Mt. Mortar]], [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|We}}{{dotw|Fr}}, held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, and {{wild|Dragonair}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, {{rt|18|Unova}}, held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, {{wild|Dragonair}}, {{wild|Dragonite}}, and {{wild|Kingdra}}
|locb2w2={{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}, held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, {{wild|Dragonair}}, {{wild|Dragonite}}, and {{wild|Kingdra}}
|locxy=[[Terminus Cave]], held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, and {{wild|Dragonair}}
|locmdrb=[[Wyvern Hill]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Dubious Disc
|jp=あやしいパッチ
|jpt=Dubious Patch
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=60000
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Porygon2}} to evolve into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when [[trade]]d.
|descdppthgss=A transparent device overflowing with dubious data. Its producer is unknown.
|descbwb2w2=A transparent device overflowing with dubious data. Its producer is unknown.
|descxy=A transparent device overflowing with dubious data. Its producer is unknown.
|descmdtds=An enigmatic disc that overflows with dubious data. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{rt|225|Sinnoh}}, [[Team Galactic HQ]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss={{rt|42|Johto}}
|locpbr=12000 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[P2 Laboratory]]
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[P2 Laboratory]], [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B2}}
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Electirizer
|jp=エレキブースター
|jpt=Elecbooster
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Electabuzz}} to evolve into {{p|Electivire}} when [[trade]]d.
|descdppthgss=A box packed with a tremendous amount of electric energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A box packed with a tremendous amount of electric energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descxy=A box packed with a tremendous amount of electric energy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descmdtds=A box full of a massive amount of electric energy. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt=[[Valley Windworks]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, held by {{wild|Elekid}}{{sup/4|DP}} and {{wild|Electabuzz}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Cerulean Cave]]
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|W2}}
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
}}

{{Item
|name=King's Rock
|jp=おうじゃのしるし
|jpt=King's Symbol
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=60000
|sell=50
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using a move that deals damage and does not already have a chance to flinch.{{sup/5|BW}} 
Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using one of several moves.<ref name=Smogon-flinchitem>[http://www.smogon.com/dp/items/kings_rock Smogon's list of King's Rock and Razor Fang-affected moves]</ref>{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} 
Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using a move without an added effect.{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}
|effect2=Causes {{p|Poliwhirl}} to evolve into {{p|Politoed}} when [[trade]]d. Causes {{p|Slowpoke}} to evolve into {{p|Slowking}} when [[trade]]d.
|descgsc=May make the foe flinch. (HOLD)
|descrse=A hold item that may cause flinching when a foe is hit.
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. It may cause the foe to flinch upon taking damage.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the foe to flinch when the holder inflicts damage.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder inflicts damage, the target may flinch.
|descxy=An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=An impressive icon that conveys a kingly nobility. It allows certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve.
|locgsc=[[Slowpoke Well]], held by {{wild|Slowpoke}}
|locrse=[[Mossdeep City]], {{a|Pickup}}, held by {{wild|Hariyama}}
|locfrlg=[[Sevault Canyon]], [[Trainer Tower]] prize
|loccolo=[[Mt. Battle]] (10,000 [[Poké Coupon]]s)
|locxd=[[Mt. Battle]] (8,000 [[Poké Coupon]]s)
|locdppt=[[Celestic Town]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{a|Pickup}}, held by {{wild|Poliwhirl}}
|lochgss=[[Slowpoke Well]], {{a|Pickup}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Su}}{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Th}}, held by {{wild|Slowbro}} and {{wild|Poliwhirl}}
|locpbr=7200 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw=[[Icirrus City]], {{rt|13|Unova}}, {{a|Pickup}}, held by {{wild|Slowbro}}, {{wild|Poliwhirl}}, {{wild|Poliwrath}}, {{wild|Politoed}}, and {{wild|Slowking}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Nuvema Town]], [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}, {{a|Pickup}}, held by {{wild|Poliwhirl}}, {{wild|Poliwrath}}, {{wild|Politoed}}, and {{wild|Hariyama}}, Simulator β ([[Pokémon Dream Radar]])
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] (Lysandre Cafe), held by {{wild|Poliwhirl}}, {{wild|Poliwrath}}, {{wild|Politoed}}, {{wild|Hariyama}}, and {{wild|Hawlucha}}
|locmdrb=[[Wish Cave]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Magmarizer
|jp=マグマブースター
|jpt=Magmabooster
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Magmar}} to evolve into {{p|Magmortar}} when [[trade]]d.
|descdppthgss=A box packed with a tremendous amount of magma energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A box packed with a tremendous amount of magma energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descxy=A box packed with a tremendous amount of magma energy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descmdtds=A box brimming with a huge amount of magma energy. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{rt|214|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, held by {{wild|Magby}}{{sup/4|DP}} and {{wild|Magmar}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Cinnabar Island]]
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|B2}}
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Metal Coat
|jp=メタルコート
|jpt=Metal Coat
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=20000{{tt|*|Core series}}
|sell=50
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|buy2=5000{{tt|*|Conquest}}
|sell3=2500-3250
|sellnotes3=Conquest
|effect=Boosts the power of {{type|Steel}} moves by {{tt|20%|10% prior to Generation IV}} when held.
|effect2=Causes {{p|Onix}} to evolve into {{p|Steelix}} when [[trade]]d. Causes {{p|Scyther}} to evolve into {{p|Scizor}} when [[traded]].
|descgsc=Powers up steel-type moves. (HOLD)
|descrse=A hold item that raises the power of <sc>Steel</sc>-type moves.
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. A special metallic film that boosts the power of <sc>Steel</sc>-type moves.
|descxd=A hold item that raises the power of Steel-type moves.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves.
|descxy=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that can boost the power of Steel-type moves.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A mysterious substance full of a special filmy metal. It allows certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve.
|locgsc=[[S.S. Aqua]], held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, held by {{DL|List of in-game trades|Crystal|Maggie}} ([[Kanto Power Plant]]){{sup/2|C}}
|locrse=Held by {{wild|Magnemite}} and {{wild|Magneton}}
|locfrlg=[[Memorial Pillar]], [[Trainer Tower]] prize
|locdppt=[[Iron Island]] (from [[Byron]]), held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, {{wild|Steelix}}, {{wild|Beldum}}, {{wild|Bronzor}}, and {{wild|Bronzong}}
|lochgss=[[S.S. Aqua]], held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, {{wild|Magneton}}, {{wild|Beldum}}, {{wild|Metang}}, and {{wild|Bronzor}}, held by {{DL|List of in-game trades|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Maggie}} ([[Kanto Power Plant]]), [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Fr}}{{dotw|Sa}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Twist Mountain]], held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, {{wild|Metang}}, {{wild|Metagross}}, and {{wild|Bronzong}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B2}}, held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, {{wild|Magneton}}, {{wild|Metang}}, {{wild|Metagross}}, {{wild|Bronzor}}, {{wild|Bronzong}}, and {{wild|Magnezone}}
|locxy=[[Poké Ball Factory]], held by {{wild|Magneton}}
|locmdrb=[[Southern Cavern]]
|locconquest={{DL|Pokémon Conquest|Traveling merchant}}
|descconquest=Enables certain Pokémon to evolve. Improves Steel-type attacks.
|descxd=A hold item that raises the power of Steel-type moves.
}}

{{Item
|name=Prism Scale
|jp=きれいなウロコ
|jpt=Beautiful Scale
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=250
|effect=Causes {{p|Feebas}} to evolve into {{p|Milotic}} when [[trade]]d.{{tt|*|Not required for Feebas to evolve into Milotic. A Feebas with maximum Beauty will still evolve if it is leveled up in the Generation V games.}}
|descbwb2w2=A mysterious scale that evolves certain Pokémon. It shines in rainbow colors.
|descxy=A mysterious scale that causes a certain Pokémon to evolve. It shines in rainbow colors.
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Undella Town]], {{a|Pickup}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), {{a|Pickup}}, {{rt|1|Unova}}, [[Undella Town]]
|locxy=[[Couriway Town]] (Regenerates over time), [[Pokémon Village]] (Shaking trash cans), [[Lumiose City]] (North Boulevard), {{a|Pickup}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Protector
|jp=プロテクター
|jpt=Protector
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=10000{{tt|*|Core series}}
|buy2=5000{{tt|*|Conquest}}
|sell3=2500-3250
|sellnotes3=Conquest
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Rhydon}} to evolve into {{p|Rhyperior}} when [[trade]]d.
|descdppthgss=A protective item of some sort. It is extremely stiff and heavy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A protective item of some sort. It is extremely stiff and heavy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descxy=A protective item of some sort. It is extremely stiff and heavy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descmdtds=A heavy, durable piece of protective equipment. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|descconquest=Enables certain Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{rt|228|Sinnoh}}, [[Iron Island]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Mt. Mortar]]
|locpbr=12000 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|11|Unova}}, {{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B2}}, [[Wellspring Cave]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]], [[Lost Hotel]] (Requires {{m|Rock Smash}})
|locconquest={{DL|Pokémon Conquest|Traveling merchant}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Reaper Cloth
|jp=れいかいのぬの
|jpt={{color2|000|Ghost World|Spirit World}} Cloth
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|buyable=yes
|buy=5000{{tt|*|Conquest}}
|sell3=2500-3250
|sellnotes3=Conquest
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Dusclops}} to evolve into {{p|Dusknoir}} when [[trade]]d.
|tcg=Duskull (Secret Wonders 86)
|descdppthgss=A cloth imbued with horrifyingly strong spiritual energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A cloth imbued with horrifyingly strong spiritual energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descxy=A cloth imbued with horrifyingly strong spiritual energy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descmdtds=An eerie cloth imbued with horrifyingly strong spiritual energy. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|descconquest=Enables certain Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{rt|229|Sinnoh}}, [[Turnback Cave]], [[Acuity Lakefront]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Silver Cave]], held by {{pw|Winner's Path}} {{wild|Duskull}}
|locpbr=12000 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, {{rt|14|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Dreamyard]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}})
|locxy=[[Terminus Cave]]
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]], [[Terminus Cave]]
|locconquest={{DL|Pokémon Conquest|Traveling merchant}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Sachet
|jp=においぶくろ
|jpt=Sachet
|gen=VI
|bag=Items
|buyable=no
|buy=
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Spritzee}} to evolve into {{p|Aromatisse}} when [[trade]]d.
|descxy=A sachet filled with fragrant perfumes that are just slightly too overwhelming. Yet it's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|locxy={{rt|12|Kalos}}, [[Cyllage City]]{{sup/6|Y}}, [[Battle Maison]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Up-Grade
|jp=アップグレード
|jpt=Upgrade
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=40000
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Porygon}} to evolve into {{p|Porygon2}} when [[trade]]d.
|descgsc=A mysterious box made by <sc>Silph Co</sc>.
|descrse=A peculiar box made by <sc>Silph Co</sc>.
|descfrlg=A transparent device filled with all sorts of data. It is made by <sc>Silph Co</sc>.
|descdppthgss=A transparent device filled with all sorts of data. It was produced by Silph Co.
|descbwb2w2=A transparent device filled with all sorts of data. It was produced by Silph Co.
|descxy=A transparent device somehow filled with all sorts of data. It was produced by Silph Co.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A mysterious device filled with all sorts of data. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locgsc=[[Silph Co.]]
|locfrlg=[[Rocket Warehouse]], [[Trainer Tower]] prize
|locdppt=[[Eterna City]], {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Galactic Eterna Building]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Silph Co.]]
|locpbr=9600 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, {{rt|15|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B2}}, [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Striaton City]]
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
|locmdrb=[[Wish Cave]]
|notes=Formatted as Upgrade in the Mystery Dungeon series.
}}

{{Item
|name=Whipped Dream
|jp=ホイップポップ
|jpt=Whipped Pop
|gen=VI
|bag=Items
|buyable=no
|buy=
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Swirlix}} to evolve into {{p|Slurpuff}} when [[trade]]d.
|descxy=A soft and sweet treat made of fluffy, puffy, whipped and whirled cream. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|locxy={{rt|12|Kalos}}, [[Cyllage City]]{{sup/6|X}}, [[Battle Maison]]
}}

===Items that induce evolution upon leveling up===
{{Item
|name=Oval Stone
|jp=まんまるいし
|jpt=Oval Stone
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|10000|60000 in White Forest}}
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Happiny}} to evolve into {{p|Chansey}} when leveled up during the day.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is shaped like an egg.
|descbwb2w2=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is shaped like an egg.
|descxy=A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. it's as round as a Pokémon Egg.
|descmdtds=A surprisingly smooth, rounded stone. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt=[[Lost Tower]], [[The Underground]], held by {{wild|Happiny}} and {{wild|Chansey}}
|lochgss=[[Rock Tunnel]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, held by {{wild|Chansey}}
|locbw=[[Challenger's Cave]], [[Black City]] shop {{sup/5|Bl}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}, held by {{wild|Happiny}}
|locb2w2=[[Relic Passage]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s), [[Rebirth Mountain]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s), [[Clay Tunnel]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s), [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}
|locxy={{kal|Unknown Dungeon}} ''(Regenerates over time)''
}}

{{Item
|name=Razor Claw
|jp=するどいツメ
|jpt=Razor Claw
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|buyable=yes
|buy=5000{{tt|*|Conquest}}
|sell3=2500-3250
|sellnotes3=Conquest
|effect=Raises the {{DL|Damage modification|critical hit}} ratio of the holder.
|effect2=If held, causes {{p|Sneasel}} to evolve into {{p|Weavile}} when leveled up during the night.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sharply hooked claw that ups the holder's critical-hit ratio.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sharply hooked claw that ups the holder's critical-hit ratio.
|descxy=An item to be held by a Pokémon. This sharply hooked claw increases the holder's critical-hit ratio.
|descmdtds=A wickedly sharp claw perfect for raking enemies. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|descconquest=Enables certain Pokémon to evolve. Increases the probability of attacks hitting enemies' weak spots.
|locdppt={{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}/{{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV|Frontier}}, [[Team Galactic HQ]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss={{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Battle Subway]]
|locb2w2=[[Giant Chasm]], [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
|locconquest={{DL|Pokémon Conquest|Traveling merchant}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Razor Fang
|jp=するどいキバ
|jpt=Razor Fang
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using a move that deals damage and does not already have a chance to flinch.{{sup/5|BW}} 
Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using one of several moves.<ref name=Smogon-flinchitem/>{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|effect2=If held, causes {{p|Gligar}} to evolve into {{p|Gliscor}} when leveled up during the night.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the foe to flinch when the holder inflicts damage.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may make foes and allies flinch when the holder inflicts damage.
|descxy=An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
|descmdtds=A savagely sharp, piercing fang. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}/{{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV|Frontier}}, {{rt|225|Sinnoh}}, {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{rt|214|Sinnoh}} (hidden){{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss={{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Abundant Shrine]], [[Battle Subway]]
|locb2w2={{rt|11|Unova}}, [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
}}

==Artwork==
These are artwork of the items as seen in the [[Pokémon Dream World]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream DeepSeaScale Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream DeepSeaTooth Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dragon Scale Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dubious Disc Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Electirizer Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Deep Sea Scale}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Deep Sea Tooth}}
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Scale}}
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Dubious Disc}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{electric color dark}}|Electirizer}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream King's Rock Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Magmarizer Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Metal Coat Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Oval Stone Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{beauty color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Prism Scale Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|King's Rock}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{fire color dark}}|Magmarizer}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Metal Coat}}
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Oval Stone}}
| style="background: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{beauty color dark}}|Prism Scale}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Protector Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dark color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Razor Claw Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Razor Fang Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Reaper Cloth Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fairy color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sachet Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Protector}}
| style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|Razor Claw}}
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Razor Fang}}
| style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{ghost color dark}}|Reaper Cloth}}
| style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{fairy color dark}}|Sachet}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Up-Grade Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fairy color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Whipped Dream Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Up-Grade}}
| style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{fairy color dark}}|Whipped Dream}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
Many evolution items have appeared in the anime. The first one to appear was the King's Rock in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'', which {{Ash}} won in the [[Sumo Conference]] and {{an|Misty}}'s {{p|Poliwhirl}} later used to evolve itself into a {{TP|Misty|Politoed}} in ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''. Another King's Rock appeared in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', which was found on a rock after the water level in the local river dropped dramatically; [[Alice Telesu|Alice]]'s {{p|Slowpoke}} used it to evolve into a {{p|Slowking}}.

A Deep Sea Scale and Deep Sea Tooth appeared in ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War]]'' where the people in the [[A-B-C Islands]] were having an argument over which Pokémon was best, {{p|Gorebyss}} or {{p|Huntail}}.

A King's Rock, two Deep Sea Teeth, and two Deep Sea Scales appeared in ''[[AG112|Showdown At Linoone]]'' as some of the items {{DL|Kimmy Shoney|Tokin}} {{a|Pickup|picked up}}.

In ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'', {{an|Brock}} carved and made an Oval Stone for his newly born {{p|Happiny}}, which later helped her evolve into a {{TP|Brock|Chansey}} in ''[[DP190|The Brockster is In]]''.

In ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!]]'', Ash got a Razor Fang from [[Gary Oak]] that he used to evolve his {{p|Gligar}} into a {{AP|Gliscor}}.

===Gallery===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{beauty color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:King's Rock anime.png|200px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:DeepSeaScale anime.png|200px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:DeepSeaTooth anime.png|200px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{beauty color dark}}|King's Rock}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Deep Sea Scale}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Deep Sea Tooth}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Oval Stone anime.png|200px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Razor Fang anime.png|200px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Oval Stone}}
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Razor Fang}}
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the Prism Scale was incorrectly categorized in the [[Bag]] as a general item and not as an evolution-inducing held item. This was later fixed in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.
==References==
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Evolution item

2014-06-01T11:40:42Z

Tiger21820: /* Items that induce evolution upon leveling up */

[[File:Gligar Razor Fang.png|thumb|200px|right|[[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]] reaching for the Razor Fang Ash tossed]]
An '''evolution-inducing held item''' is an item which makes the Pokémon holding it [[Evolution|evolve]] when a certain event happens, such as if the Pokémon is [[trade]]d or leveled up. The item disappears once the Pokémon has evolved. For evolution-inducing items that are not meant to be held, see the page on [[evolutionary stone]]s.

==List of evolution-inducing held items==
===Items that induce evolution upon trading===
{{anchor|DeepSeaScale}}{{Item
|name=Deep Sea Scale
|jp=しんかいのウロコ
|jpt=Deep-Sea Scale
|sprite=DeepSeaScale
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=20000
|sell=100
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Doubles {{p|Clamperl}}'s {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|effect2=Causes {{p|Clamperl}} to evolve into {{p|Gorebyss}} when [[trade]]d.
|descrse=A hold item that raises the <sc>Sp. Def</sc> of <sc>Clamperl</sc>.
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. A scale that shines a faint pink. It raises the <sc>Sp. Def</sc> stat.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by <sc>Clamperl</sc>. A scale that shines a faint pink, it raises the Sp. Def stat.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by Clamperl. A scale that shines a faint pink, it raises the Sp. Def stat.
|descxy=An item to be held by Clamperl. This scale shines with a faint pink and raises the holder's Sp. Def stat.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A pretty scale that shines faintly. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locrse=Give {{key|III|Scanner}} to [[Captain Stern]] in the {{ci|Slateport}} Harbor
|locdppt=Held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, and {{wild|Relicanth}}
|lochgss={{rt|20#Items|Kanto|Route 20}}, held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, and {{wild|Relicanth}}
|locpbr=14400 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, {{wild|Gorebyss}}, {{wild|Relicanth}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Blue-Striped]])
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}, held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, {{wild|Gorebyss}}, {{wild|Relicanth}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Blue-Striped]])
|locxy=[[Azure Bay]], held by {{wild|Chinchou}}, {{wild|Lanturn}}, {{wild|Gorebyss}}, {{wild|Relicanth}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Blue-Striped]])
|locmdrb=[[Grand Sea]]
|notes=Formatted as Deepseascale in the Mystery Dungeon series and as DeepSeaScale in the core series prior to Generation VI.
}}

{{anchor|DeepSeaTooth}}{{Item
|name=Deep Sea Tooth
|jp=しんかいのキバ
|jpt=Deep-Sea Fang
|sprite=DeepSeaTooth
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=10000
|sell=100
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Doubles {{p|Clamperl}}'s {{stat|Special Attack}}.
|effect2=Causes {{p|Clamperl}} to evolve into {{p|Huntail}} when [[trade]]d.
|descrse=A hold item that raises the <sc>Sp. Atk</sc> of <sc>Clamperl</sc>.
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. A fang that gleams a sharp silver. It raises the <sc>Sp. Atk</sc> stat.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by <sc>Clamperl</sc>. A fang that gleams a sharp silver, it raises the Sp. Atk stat.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by Clamperl. A fang that gleams a sharp silver, it raises the Sp. Atk stat.
|descxy=An item to be held by Clamperl. This fang gleams a sharp silver and raises the holder's Sp. Atk stat.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A supersharp fang with a subtle gleam. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locrse=Give {{key|III|Scanner}} to [[Captain Stern]] in the {{ci|Slateport}} Harbor
|locdppt=Held by {{wild|Carvanha}} and {{wild|Sharpedo}}
|lochgss={{rt|20#Items|Kanto|Route 20}}
|locpbr=14400 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, {{rt|17|Unova}}, held by {{wild|Carvanha}}, {{wild|Sharpedo}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Red-Striped]])
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}, held by {{wild|Carvanha}}, {{wild|Sharpedo}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Red-Striped]])
|locxy=[[Azure Bay]], held by {{wild|Carvanha}}, {{wild|Sharpedo}}, {{wild|Huntail}}, and {{wild|Basculin}} ([[Form differences#Basculin|Red-Striped]])
|locmdrb=[[Grand Sea]]
|notes=Formatted as Deepseatooth in the Mystery Dungeon series and as DeepSeaTooth in the core series prior to Generation VI.
}}

{{Item
|name=Dragon Scale
|jp=りゅうのウロコ
|jpt=Dragon Scale
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=40000
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Seadra}} to evolve into {{p|Kingdra}} when [[trade]]d.
|descgsc=A rare dragon-type item.
|descrse=A strange scale held by <sc>Dragon</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A thick and tough scale. A <sc>Dragon</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> may be holding it.
|descdppthgss=A thick and tough scale. Dragon-type Pokémon may be holding this item when caught.
|descbwb2w2=A thick and tough scale. Dragon-type Pokémon may be holding this item when caught.
|descxy=A very tough and inflexible scale. Dragon-type Pokémon may be holding this item when caught.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A thick, tough scale. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locgsc=[[Mt. Mortar]], held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, and {{wild|Dragonair}}
|locrse=Held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Bagon}}
|locfrlg=[[Water Path]], [[Trainer Tower]] prize
|locdppt=Held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, {{wild|Dragonair}}
|lochgss=[[Mt. Mortar]], [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|We}}{{dotw|Fr}}, held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, and {{wild|Dragonair}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, {{rt|18|Unova}}, held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, {{wild|Dragonair}}, {{wild|Dragonite}}, and {{wild|Kingdra}}
|locb2w2={{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}, held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, {{wild|Dragonair}}, {{wild|Dragonite}}, and {{wild|Kingdra}}
|locxy=[[Terminus Cave]], held by {{wild|Horsea}}, {{wild|Seadra}}, {{wild|Dratini}}, and {{wild|Dragonair}}
|locmdrb=[[Wyvern Hill]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Dubious Disc
|jp=あやしいパッチ
|jpt=Dubious Patch
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=60000
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Porygon2}} to evolve into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when [[trade]]d.
|descdppthgss=A transparent device overflowing with dubious data. Its producer is unknown.
|descbwb2w2=A transparent device overflowing with dubious data. Its producer is unknown.
|descxy=A transparent device overflowing with dubious data. Its producer is unknown.
|descmdtds=An enigmatic disc that overflows with dubious data. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{rt|225|Sinnoh}}, [[Team Galactic HQ]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss={{rt|42|Johto}}
|locpbr=12000 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[P2 Laboratory]]
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[P2 Laboratory]], [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B2}}
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Electirizer
|jp=エレキブースター
|jpt=Elecbooster
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Electabuzz}} to evolve into {{p|Electivire}} when [[trade]]d.
|descdppthgss=A box packed with a tremendous amount of electric energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A box packed with a tremendous amount of electric energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descxy=A box packed with a tremendous amount of electric energy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descmdtds=A box full of a massive amount of electric energy. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt=[[Valley Windworks]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, held by {{wild|Elekid}}{{sup/4|DP}} and {{wild|Electabuzz}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Cerulean Cave]]
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|W2}}
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
}}

{{Item
|name=King's Rock
|jp=おうじゃのしるし
|jpt=King's Symbol
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=60000
|sell=50
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using a move that deals damage and does not already have a chance to flinch.{{sup/5|BW}} 
Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using one of several moves.<ref name=Smogon-flinchitem>[http://www.smogon.com/dp/items/kings_rock Smogon's list of King's Rock and Razor Fang-affected moves]</ref>{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} 
Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using a move without an added effect.{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}
|effect2=Causes {{p|Poliwhirl}} to evolve into {{p|Politoed}} when [[trade]]d. Causes {{p|Slowpoke}} to evolve into {{p|Slowking}} when [[trade]]d.
|descgsc=May make the foe flinch. (HOLD)
|descrse=A hold item that may cause flinching when a foe is hit.
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. It may cause the foe to flinch upon taking damage.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the foe to flinch when the holder inflicts damage.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder inflicts damage, the target may flinch.
|descxy=An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=An impressive icon that conveys a kingly nobility. It allows certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve.
|locgsc=[[Slowpoke Well]], held by {{wild|Slowpoke}}
|locrse=[[Mossdeep City]], {{a|Pickup}}, held by {{wild|Hariyama}}
|locfrlg=[[Sevault Canyon]], [[Trainer Tower]] prize
|loccolo=[[Mt. Battle]] (10,000 [[Poké Coupon]]s)
|locxd=[[Mt. Battle]] (8,000 [[Poké Coupon]]s)
|locdppt=[[Celestic Town]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{a|Pickup}}, held by {{wild|Poliwhirl}}
|lochgss=[[Slowpoke Well]], {{a|Pickup}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Su}}{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Th}}, held by {{wild|Slowbro}} and {{wild|Poliwhirl}}
|locpbr=7200 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw=[[Icirrus City]], {{rt|13|Unova}}, {{a|Pickup}}, held by {{wild|Slowbro}}, {{wild|Poliwhirl}}, {{wild|Poliwrath}}, {{wild|Politoed}}, and {{wild|Slowking}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Nuvema Town]], [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}, {{a|Pickup}}, held by {{wild|Poliwhirl}}, {{wild|Poliwrath}}, {{wild|Politoed}}, and {{wild|Hariyama}}, Simulator β ([[Pokémon Dream Radar]])
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] (Lysandre Cafe), held by {{wild|Poliwhirl}}, {{wild|Poliwrath}}, {{wild|Politoed}}, {{wild|Hariyama}}, and {{wild|Hawlucha}}
|locmdrb=[[Wish Cave]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Magmarizer
|jp=マグマブースター
|jpt=Magmabooster
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Magmar}} to evolve into {{p|Magmortar}} when [[trade]]d.
|descdppthgss=A box packed with a tremendous amount of magma energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A box packed with a tremendous amount of magma energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descxy=A box packed with a tremendous amount of magma energy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descmdtds=A box brimming with a huge amount of magma energy. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{rt|214|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, held by {{wild|Magby}}{{sup/4|DP}} and {{wild|Magmar}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Cinnabar Island]]
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|B2}}
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Metal Coat
|jp=メタルコート
|jpt=Metal Coat
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=20000{{tt|*|Core series}}
|sell=50
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|buy2=5000{{tt|*|Conquest}}
|sell3=2500-3250
|sellnotes3=Conquest
|effect=Boosts the power of {{type|Steel}} moves by {{tt|20%|10% prior to Generation IV}} when held.
|effect2=Causes {{p|Onix}} to evolve into {{p|Steelix}} when [[trade]]d. Causes {{p|Scyther}} to evolve into {{p|Scizor}} when [[traded]].
|descgsc=Powers up steel-type moves. (HOLD)
|descrse=A hold item that raises the power of <sc>Steel</sc>-type moves.
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. A special metallic film that boosts the power of <sc>Steel</sc>-type moves.
|descxd=A hold item that raises the power of Steel-type moves.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves.
|descxy=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that can boost the power of Steel-type moves.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A mysterious substance full of a special filmy metal. It allows certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve.
|locgsc=[[S.S. Aqua]], held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, held by {{DL|List of in-game trades|Crystal|Maggie}} ([[Kanto Power Plant]]){{sup/2|C}}
|locrse=Held by {{wild|Magnemite}} and {{wild|Magneton}}
|locfrlg=[[Memorial Pillar]], [[Trainer Tower]] prize
|locdppt=[[Iron Island]] (from [[Byron]]), held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, {{wild|Steelix}}, {{wild|Beldum}}, {{wild|Bronzor}}, and {{wild|Bronzong}}
|lochgss=[[S.S. Aqua]], held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, {{wild|Magneton}}, {{wild|Beldum}}, {{wild|Metang}}, and {{wild|Bronzor}}, held by {{DL|List of in-game trades|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Maggie}} ([[Kanto Power Plant]]), [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Fr}}{{dotw|Sa}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Twist Mountain]], held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, {{wild|Metang}}, {{wild|Metagross}}, and {{wild|Bronzong}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B2}}, held by {{wild|Magnemite}}, {{wild|Magneton}}, {{wild|Metang}}, {{wild|Metagross}}, {{wild|Bronzor}}, {{wild|Bronzong}}, and {{wild|Magnezone}}
|locxy=[[Poké Ball Factory]], held by {{wild|Magneton}}
|locmdrb=[[Southern Cavern]]
|locconquest={{DL|Pokémon Conquest|Traveling merchant}}
|descconquest=Enables certain Pokémon to evolve. Improves Steel-type attacks.
|descxd=A hold item that raises the power of Steel-type moves.
}}

{{Item
|name=Prism Scale
|jp=きれいなウロコ
|jpt=Beautiful Scale
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|sell=250
|effect=Causes {{p|Feebas}} to evolve into {{p|Milotic}} when [[trade]]d.{{tt|*|Not required for Feebas to evolve into Milotic. A Feebas with maximum Beauty will still evolve if it is leveled up in the Generation V games.}}
|descbwb2w2=A mysterious scale that evolves certain Pokémon. It shines in rainbow colors.
|descxy=A mysterious scale that causes a certain Pokémon to evolve. It shines in rainbow colors.
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Undella Town]], {{a|Pickup}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), {{a|Pickup}}, {{rt|1|Unova}}, [[Undella Town]]
|locxy=[[Couriway Town]], [[Pokémon Village]] (Shaking trash cans), [[Lumiose City]] (North Boulevard), {{a|Pickup}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Protector
|jp=プロテクター
|jpt=Protector
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=10000{{tt|*|Core series}}
|buy2=5000{{tt|*|Conquest}}
|sell3=2500-3250
|sellnotes3=Conquest
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Causes {{p|Rhydon}} to evolve into {{p|Rhyperior}} when [[trade]]d.
|descdppthgss=A protective item of some sort. It is extremely stiff and heavy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A protective item of some sort. It is extremely stiff and heavy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descxy=A protective item of some sort. It is extremely stiff and heavy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descmdtds=A heavy, durable piece of protective equipment. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|descconquest=Enables certain Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{rt|228|Sinnoh}}, [[Iron Island]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Mt. Mortar]]
|locpbr=12000 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|11|Unova}}, {{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B2}}, [[Wellspring Cave]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]], [[Lost Hotel]] (Requires {{m|Rock Smash}})
|locconquest={{DL|Pokémon Conquest|Traveling merchant}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Reaper Cloth
|jp=れいかいのぬの
|jpt={{color2|000|Ghost World|Spirit World}} Cloth
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|buyable=yes
|buy=5000{{tt|*|Conquest}}
|sell3=2500-3250
|sellnotes3=Conquest
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Dusclops}} to evolve into {{p|Dusknoir}} when [[trade]]d.
|tcg=Duskull (Secret Wonders 86)
|descdppthgss=A cloth imbued with horrifyingly strong spiritual energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A cloth imbued with horrifyingly strong spiritual energy. It is loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descxy=A cloth imbued with horrifyingly strong spiritual energy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|descmdtds=An eerie cloth imbued with horrifyingly strong spiritual energy. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|descconquest=Enables certain Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{rt|229|Sinnoh}}, [[Turnback Cave]], [[Acuity Lakefront]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Silver Cave]], held by {{pw|Winner's Path}} {{wild|Duskull}}
|locpbr=12000 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, {{rt|14|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Dreamyard]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}})
|locxy=[[Terminus Cave]]
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]], [[Terminus Cave]]
|locconquest={{DL|Pokémon Conquest|Traveling merchant}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Sachet
|jp=においぶくろ
|jpt=Sachet
|gen=VI
|bag=Items
|buyable=no
|buy=
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Spritzee}} to evolve into {{p|Aromatisse}} when [[trade]]d.
|descxy=A sachet filled with fragrant perfumes that are just slightly too overwhelming. Yet it's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|locxy={{rt|12|Kalos}}, [[Cyllage City]]{{sup/6|Y}}, [[Battle Maison]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Up-Grade
|jp=アップグレード
|jpt=Upgrade
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|buyable=yes
|buy=40000
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Porygon}} to evolve into {{p|Porygon2}} when [[trade]]d.
|descgsc=A mysterious box made by <sc>Silph Co</sc>.
|descrse=A peculiar box made by <sc>Silph Co</sc>.
|descfrlg=A transparent device filled with all sorts of data. It is made by <sc>Silph Co</sc>.
|descdppthgss=A transparent device filled with all sorts of data. It was produced by Silph Co.
|descbwb2w2=A transparent device filled with all sorts of data. It was produced by Silph Co.
|descxy=A transparent device somehow filled with all sorts of data. It was produced by Silph Co.
|descmdrb=It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve.
|descmdtds=A mysterious device filled with all sorts of data. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locgsc=[[Silph Co.]]
|locfrlg=[[Rocket Warehouse]], [[Trainer Tower]] prize
|locdppt=[[Eterna City]], {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Galactic Eterna Building]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Silph Co.]]
|locpbr=9600 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, {{rt|15|Unova}}
|locb2w2=[[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B2}}, [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}), [[Striaton City]]
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
|locmdrb=[[Wish Cave]]
|notes=Formatted as Upgrade in the Mystery Dungeon series.
}}

{{Item
|name=Whipped Dream
|jp=ホイップポップ
|jpt=Whipped Pop
|gen=VI
|bag=Items
|buyable=no
|buy=
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Swirlix}} to evolve into {{p|Slurpuff}} when [[trade]]d.
|descxy=A soft and sweet treat made of fluffy, puffy, whipped and whirled cream. It's loved by a certain Pokémon.
|locxy={{rt|12|Kalos}}, [[Cyllage City]]{{sup/6|X}}, [[Battle Maison]]
}}

===Items that induce evolution upon leveling up===
{{Item
|name=Oval Stone
|jp=まんまるいし
|jpt=Oval Stone
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|10000|60000 in White Forest}}
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Happiny}} to evolve into {{p|Chansey}} when leveled up during the day.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is shaped like an egg.
|descbwb2w2=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is shaped like an egg.
|descxy=A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. it's as round as a Pokémon Egg.
|descmdtds=A surprisingly smooth, rounded stone. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt=[[Lost Tower]], [[The Underground]], held by {{wild|Happiny}} and {{wild|Chansey}}
|lochgss=[[Rock Tunnel]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, held by {{wild|Chansey}}
|locbw=[[Challenger's Cave]], [[Black City]] shop {{sup/5|Bl}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}, held by {{wild|Happiny}}
|locb2w2=[[Relic Passage]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s), [[Rebirth Mountain]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s), [[Clay Tunnel]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s), [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W2}}
|locxy={{kal|Unknown Dungeon}} ''(Regenerates over time)''
}}

{{Item
|name=Razor Claw
|jp=するどいツメ
|jpt=Razor Claw
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|buyable=yes
|buy=5000{{tt|*|Conquest}}
|sell3=2500-3250
|sellnotes3=Conquest
|effect=Raises the {{DL|Damage modification|critical hit}} ratio of the holder.
|effect2=If held, causes {{p|Sneasel}} to evolve into {{p|Weavile}} when leveled up during the night.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sharply hooked claw that ups the holder's critical-hit ratio.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sharply hooked claw that ups the holder's critical-hit ratio.
|descxy=An item to be held by a Pokémon. This sharply hooked claw increases the holder's critical-hit ratio.
|descmdtds=A wickedly sharp claw perfect for raking enemies. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|descconquest=Enables certain Pokémon to evolve. Increases the probability of attacks hitting enemies' weak spots.
|locdppt={{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}/{{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV|Frontier}}, [[Team Galactic HQ]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss={{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Battle Subway]]
|locb2w2=[[Giant Chasm]], [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
|locconquest={{DL|Pokémon Conquest|Traveling merchant}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Razor Fang
|jp=するどいキバ
|jpt=Razor Fang
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|sellnotes=Core series
|sell2=1
|sellnotes2=PMD
|effect=Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using a move that deals damage and does not already have a chance to flinch.{{sup/5|BW}} 
Has a 10% chance of causing the target Pokémon to {{status|flinch}} when using one of several moves.<ref name=Smogon-flinchitem/>{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|effect2=If held, causes {{p|Gligar}} to evolve into {{p|Gliscor}} when leveled up during the night.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the foe to flinch when the holder inflicts damage.
|descbwb2w2=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may make foes and allies flinch when the holder inflicts damage.
|descxy=An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
|descmdtds=A savagely sharp, piercing fang. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.
|locdppt={{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}/{{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV|Frontier}}, {{rt|225|Sinnoh}}, {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{rt|214|Sinnoh}} (hidden){{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss={{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Abundant Shrine]], [[Battle Subway]]
|locb2w2={{rt|11|Unova}}, [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]
|locxy=[[Battle Maison]]
}}

==Artwork==
These are artwork of the items as seen in the [[Pokémon Dream World]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream DeepSeaScale Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream DeepSeaTooth Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dragon Scale Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dubious Disc Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Electirizer Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Deep Sea Scale}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Deep Sea Tooth}}
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Scale}}
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Dubious Disc}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{electric color dark}}|Electirizer}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream King's Rock Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Magmarizer Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Metal Coat Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Oval Stone Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{beauty color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Prism Scale Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|King's Rock}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{fire color dark}}|Magmarizer}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Metal Coat}}
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Oval Stone}}
| style="background: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{beauty color dark}}|Prism Scale}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Protector Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{dark color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Razor Claw Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Razor Fang Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Reaper Cloth Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fairy color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sachet Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Protector}}
| style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|Razor Claw}}
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Razor Fang}}
| style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{ghost color dark}}|Reaper Cloth}}
| style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{fairy color dark}}|Sachet}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Up-Grade Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fairy color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Whipped Dream Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Up-Grade}}
| style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{fairy color dark}}|Whipped Dream}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
Many evolution items have appeared in the anime. The first one to appear was the King's Rock in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'', which {{Ash}} won in the [[Sumo Conference]] and {{an|Misty}}'s {{p|Poliwhirl}} later used to evolve itself into a {{TP|Misty|Politoed}} in ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''. Another King's Rock appeared in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', which was found on a rock after the water level in the local river dropped dramatically; [[Alice Telesu|Alice]]'s {{p|Slowpoke}} used it to evolve into a {{p|Slowking}}.

A Deep Sea Scale and Deep Sea Tooth appeared in ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War]]'' where the people in the [[A-B-C Islands]] were having an argument over which Pokémon was best, {{p|Gorebyss}} or {{p|Huntail}}.

A King's Rock, two Deep Sea Teeth, and two Deep Sea Scales appeared in ''[[AG112|Showdown At Linoone]]'' as some of the items {{DL|Kimmy Shoney|Tokin}} {{a|Pickup|picked up}}.

In ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'', {{an|Brock}} carved and made an Oval Stone for his newly born {{p|Happiny}}, which later helped her evolve into a {{TP|Brock|Chansey}} in ''[[DP190|The Brockster is In]]''.

In ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!]]'', Ash got a Razor Fang from [[Gary Oak]] that he used to evolve his {{p|Gligar}} into a {{AP|Gliscor}}.

===Gallery===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{beauty color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:King's Rock anime.png|200px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:DeepSeaScale anime.png|200px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:DeepSeaTooth anime.png|200px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{beauty color dark}}|King's Rock}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Deep Sea Scale}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Deep Sea Tooth}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Oval Stone anime.png|200px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ground color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Razor Fang anime.png|200px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Oval Stone}}
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Razor Fang}}
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the Prism Scale was incorrectly categorized in the [[Bag]] as a general item and not as an evolution-inducing held item. This was later fixed in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.
==References==
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