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Zygarde (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Zygarde
|jname=ジガルデ
|jtranslit=Jigarude
|tmname=Zygarde
|forme=5
|forme1=50% Forme
|forme2=Complete Forme
|forme3=10% Forme
|forme4=Core
|forme5=Cell
|image2=718Zygarde-Complete XY anime.png
|image3=718Zygarde-10Percent XY anime.png
|image4=718Zygarde-Core XY anime.png
|image5=718Zygarde-Cell XY anime.png
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|typebox=1
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|type2=Ground
|abilityn=1
|ability1=Aura Break
|ndex=718
|karea=Mountain
|kdex=150
|height-ftin=16'05"
|height-ftin2=14'09"
|height-ftin3=3'11"
|height-m=5.0
|height-m2=4.5
|height-m3=1.2
|weight-lbs=672.4
|weight-lbs2=1344.8
|weight-lbs3=73.9
|weight-kg=305.0
|weight-kg2=610.0
|weight-kg3=33.5
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Undiscovered
|gendercode=255
|eggcycles=121
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|evhp=3
|expyield=270
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|color=Green
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}}
'''Zygarde''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ジガルデ''' ''Zygarde'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Ground}} [[Legendary Pokémon]].

While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it has the following three [[List of Pokémon with form differences|Formes]], which all retain Zygarde's Dragon/Ground typing:
* '''Zygarde 10% Forme'''
* '''Zygarde 50% Forme''', the Forme found in {{pkmn|X and Y|X, Y}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''Zygarde Complete Forme'''

Along with these Formes are two basic components of Zygarde; '''Zygarde Cores''', which act as the brains of Zygarde; and '''Zygarde Cells''', which comprise Zygarde's Formes and cannot think, nor can they use [[move]]s.

Zygarde 50% Forme was introduced in Pokémon X and Y. Zygarde Cell, Zygarde Core, Zygarde 10% Forme, and Zygarde Complete Forme were announced in the October 2015 issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine.

==Biology==
Zygarde 50% Forme has a serpent-like body with a green and black pattern on it. There are black frills on the back of its head like a frilled lizard. Its eyes comprise four green hexagons like the compound eyes of an insect. More green hexagons are on the front and back of its frills. The hexagons on its eyes and frills can glow. Its tail is flat and is black on top and green on the bottom. Its tail ends with five separate green tendrils. It is said to monitor the ecosystem, and if the ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its power.

Zygarde Complete Forme has a large, humanoid body with a long tail similar to Zygarde 50% Forme's body. It has two similar appendages protruding from each of its shoulders. On each of these appendages is a hexagon and an undulating pattern; on its right side, these are colored blue, and on its left side they are colored red. It has multiple white protrusions on its body: three on each hand, one on each knee, and one and the front of its feet. Its torso is composed of a lower abdomen and an upper chest. The abdomen has a vertical, hexagonal pattern upon it with two thin, white, and vertical marks on either side. Upon the chest is thin, zig-zagging opening which fades between five colors: red, orange, white, cyan, and blue. The chest can open, revealing five cores of each color. Above this opening are two large green, hexagonal marks. Atop its chest is its crown-shaped head. It has three white hexagonal marks above four horizontal ones, the uppermost white one having a very thin diamond shape through it, and the lower two being eyes. Directly above the third mark is a final green hexagon. Surrounding the head are triangular protrusions connected by another upside-down triangle which is jagged at the top. Zygarde Complete Forme is said to exceed both {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} in power, possessing 100% of its total cells. Zygarde only enters Complete Forme when the ecosystem is under threat and the Zygarde Core believes it is outmatched.

Zygarde 10% Forme has a relatively small, mostly black canine body with a green "scarf" that continues beyond the neck. Its muzzle is black at the top and green elsewhere. Its eyes are white hexagons with a black outline and no discernable pupils; directly above the eyes are two small green hexagons which resemble eyebrows. On its forehead is a very thin, white ellipse. Its "scarf" is entirely green with a small hexagon connected to the bottom. This hexagon is either red or blue depending on which Core it is comprised of. On each of its legs are hexagonal protrusions, all the same color black as the legs themselves. On the front two legs, there are two. On the back legs are three protrusions, and on the left leg is a particularly long one made up of two hexagons. On each of its hind legs is another hexagonal shape, with a noticeable gap before a small square protrusion above it. Zygarde 10% Forme possesses 10% of Zygarde's total cells. It has razor-sharp teeth and can reach speeds up to {{tt|60 mph|100 km/h}}.

Zygarde Core is a part of the mind of Zygarde, and has a small and leafy-green gelatinous body comprised of a large, round head, a moderately-sized body, and a thin, hook-shaped bottom section which may be a tail. Its head is rounded except for a protruding, beak-shaped area at the bottom front which may be a nose or a mouth. Within its head is a single, oval eye which has a smaller black, oval pupil within it. Beside this eye is another white, semi-elliptic shape which may be a second eye. Within its midsection is a nearly regular hexagon. There are two Zygarde Cores, one composed of a red hexagon and one composed of a blue hexagon. They are self-aware and can communicate via telepathy, monitoring the ecosystem around them. Zygarde Cores get their energy through {{wp|photosynthesis}}.

Zygarde Cells make up Zygarde, and appears very similar to the Zygarde Core. Unlike the Core, it is flat, has a green pupil, and has a darker green, more elongated hexagon within its midsection. Unlike the Cores' hook-like bottom section, the Cells have a long and more noticeably tail-like back-end. Zygarde Cells are unable to think and incapable of using [[move]]s.

Zygarde is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Land's Wrath}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 3) = 0|Zygarde 50 Percent Forme anime|Puni-chan 10 Percent Forme|Puni-chan}}.png|thumb|right|250px|Zygarde {{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 3) = 0|50% Forme|10% Forme|Core}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
===={{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Zygarde}}====
=====[[Puni-chan]]=====
Zygarde is a major target of [[Team Flare]] in the anime. Zygarde Cells and one of its Cores made their anime debuts in ''[[SS035|Mega Evolution Special IV]]''. Thanks to the help of [[Mairin]]'s Chespin, Chespie, the Core managed to escape [[Lysandre Labs]], and came across {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in ''[[XY093|From A to Z!]]''. {{an|Bonnie}} was immediately taken with the unidentified Pokémon, and was nicknamed ''[[Puni-chan]]'' by {{an|Bonnie}}. It currently travels in Bonnie's bag, alongside {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}.

Puni-chan later transformed into 10% Forme after being separated from Bonnie and the others to defend itself against [[Bryony]] and her subordinates; Puni-chan, however, eventually returned to travel with Bonnie in ''[[XY102|A Cellular Connection!]]''. Teaser images for [[M19]] also hint that it will gain its complete forme by that movie.

====={{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Z2}}=====
A Zygarde known by the code name '''Z2''' by Team Flare appeared as a 50% Forme Zygarde in ''[[XY093|From A to Z!]]''. It managed to escape Team Flare by using {{m|Land's Wrath}}. It appeared as a Zygarde Core during ''[[XY101|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]'', being contacted by [[Puni-chan]].

Unlike Puni-chan's red core, Z2 has a blue core.

===Minor appearances===
Zygarde Cells made their main series debut in ''[[XY093|From A to Z!]]''. They have appeared on occasion to assist Puni-chan and Z-2.

Zygarde Complete Forme made its anime debut in ''[[XY097|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'' in a dream.

===Pokédex entries===

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Zygarde was first alluded in the {{chap|X & Y}}, by {{adv|Blue}} when he notes if the power of "Z" could stop {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. It was later silhouetted in its 50% Forme and mentioned by name by [[Diantha]] when she and Blue were conversing on the crisis happening in [[Kalos]]. Diantha plans on seeking out Zygarde, with the help of [[Korrina]] and [[Gurkinn]], which Blue agrees to help. It first physically appears behind the Sundial of [[Anistar City]], where it startles a few {{p|Spritzee}} and disappears afterwards.

==In the TCG==
Zygarde has not yet been featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=dragon|type2=ground}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When the [[Kalos]] region's ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It's hypothesized that it's monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=When the [[Kalos]] region's ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It's hypothesized that it's monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=dragon|type2=ground}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|area=[[Terminus Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VI#Zygarde|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Ground}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Surveillance Dunes|Starlight Islands: Surveillance Dunes]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area={{DL|Pokémon Picross Stages|Area 05}} (10%{{tt|*|requires a password}}, 50% and Complete{{tt|*|requires a password}} Formes)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dragon|type2=ground}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}|XY&Z Zygarde|Japanese region|Online|100|November 12, 2015 to January 12, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zygarde}}
|}

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Glare|Normal|Status|—|100|30|||Tough|1|3}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''|Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''|Cool|2|3}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|||Tough|2|3}}
{{learnlist/level6|5|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|10|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|18|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|26|Land's Wrath|Ground|Physical|90|100|10||'''|Beautiful|2|2}}
{{learnlist/level6|35|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level6|44|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|51|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|1|4}}
{{learnlist/level6|55|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level6|59|Camouflage|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|63|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|72|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|80|Coil|Poison|Status|—|—|20|||Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|88|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|93|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|Cool|6|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|||Cool|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|||Tough|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''|Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''|Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM06|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breed6null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||no|yes|Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes|Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''|no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes|Cool|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|no|yes|Cool|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|||no|yes|Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes|Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Zygarde|Dragon|Ground|6}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox-1
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|pictype=art
|no1=718
|name1=Zygarde
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Ground
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dragon|type2=ground}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=718}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|718|Zygarde}}

==Trivia==
* Zygarde is currently the [[List of Pokémon by name|last Pokémon in alphabetical order]].
* Zygarde 50% Forme has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.
* The red and blue hexagon within Zygarde Core that appears underneath Zygarde 10% Forme's "scarf" and on the wing-like appendages of Zygarde Complete Forme is noticeably absent from Zygarde 50% Forme's body, which is entirely green, black, and white.

===Origin===
Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from the sea serpent {{wp|Jörmungandr}} and the dragon {{wp|Níðhöggr}}. According to the {{wp|Prose Edda}}, Jörmungandr is a child of {{wp|Loki}} who was tossed into the great ocean that encircles {{wp|Midgard}} by {{wp|Odin}}. The serpent grew so large that he was able to surround the earth and grasp his own tail. As a result, he received the name of the Midgard Serpent or the World Serpent. When Jörmungandr lets go of his tail, the world will end. {{wp|Níðhöggr}} is the dragon from the {{wp|Poetic Edda}} which resides at the bottom of the world tree {{wp|Yggdrasill}} and gnaws at its roots. Níðhöggr is identified as both a dragon and a serpent in the {{wp|Skáldskaparmál}} section of the {{wp|Prose Edda}}. The patterns spread across Zygarde 50% Forme's body are very similar to {{wp|ribose}} and {{wp|deoxyribose}} molecules. Its tail's shape is possibly based on {{wp|base pair}} {{wp|codons}}, the essential building blocks of the {{wp|DNA}} {{wp|double helix}}.

Zygarde 10% Forme appears to be based on {{wp|Fenrir}}, one of the children of Loki. In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a monstrous wolf which was foretold to bring the gods great trouble and harm. Because of this, the gods prepared three {{wp|Legcuffs|fetters}} to bind him. Only the last of the shackles, {{wp|Gleipnir}}, a ribbon-like binding created by dwarfs, could hold him. The green scarf-like object around Zygarde 10% Forme's neck could be based on Gleipnir, which is said to hold until {{wp|Ragnarök}}. Zygarde 10% Forme's razor sharp teeth may be an allusion to Fenrir biting off the right hand of {{wp|Týr}}, who courageously placed it in the Fenrir's jaws at his request, a false pledge of good faith meant to trick Fenrir. This Forme could also be based on {{wp|Garmr}}, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. Zygarde 10% Forme's appearance resembles a {{wp|Doberman Pinscher}}.

Zygarde Complete Forme is possibly based on {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}}, the ruler of {{wp|Hel (location)|Helheim}}, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. Along with Jörmungandr and Fenrir, Hel is a child of Loki. Most incarnations depict her as a half alive and half dead being, which may have inspired Zygarde's theme of the balance between life and death. The uppermost section on Zygarde Complete Forme resembles a crown with jewels embedded within it, which may be a reference to Hel's title of Queen Hel in {{wp|Bartholomeus saga postola}}. It is also possible that the Complete Forme is based on Loki himself. Loki, like Fenrir and Jörmungandr, fights a god during Ragnarok and is ultimately killed. The colors on Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the real-world {{wp|flag of France}}, the country which inspired the [[region]] of [[Kalos]]. The red and blue markings on either side of Zygarde Complete Forme may represent Yveltal and Xerneas, as this Forme exceeds both of their powers.

Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core are based on cells. Both look similar to {{wp|flatworm}}s, specifically those in the genus {{wp|planaria}}. Their appearances resemble the wide body of the {{wp|Tsuchinoko}}. The hexagons on them could represent a cell's membranes.

The order of Zygarde's 10%, 50%, and Complete Forme mirrors how powerful their counterpart is: Fenrir and Jörmungandr being below gods, and Hel or Loki being on equal-footing with the gods.

====Name origin====
Zygarde comes from the letter {{wp|Z}}. It may be derived from ζυγωτός ''zygōtos'' (Greek for ''joined''), ''zygote'', and ''garde'' (French for ''guard''), and ''zygōtos'' and ''midgard'' (Old Norse: ''Miðgarðr'').

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dragon|type2=ground
|ja=ジガルデ ''Zygarde''|jameaning=Possibly from ''Z'', {{tt|ζυγωτός ''zygōtos''|Greek for joined}}, and ''{{tt|garde|French for guard}}''
|fr=Zygarde|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Zygarde|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Zygarde|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Zygarde|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=지가르데 ''Jigareude''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|zh_yue=基格爾德 ''Gēigaakyíhdāk''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
|hi= ज़्यगार्ड ''Zygarde'' |himeaning=Same as English name
}}
{{-}}
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
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''Zygarde Cell''
{{langtable
|color={{unknown color}}|bordercolor={{unknown color dark}}
|ja=ジガルデ・セル ''Zygarde Cell''
|fr=Cellule de Zygarde
|de=Zelle von Zygarde
|it=Cellula di Zygarde
|es=Células de Zygarde
|ko=지가르데 셀 ''Jigareude Sel''}}
|
''Zygarde Core''
{{langtable
|color={{unknown color}}|bordercolor={{unknown color dark}}
|ja=ジガルデ・コア ''Zygarde Core''
|fr=Cœur de Zygarde
|de=Kern von Zygarde
|it=Nucleo di Zygarde
|es=Núcleo de Zygarde
|ko=지가르데 코어 ''Jigareude Ko-eo''}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Zygarde 10% Forme''
{{langtable
|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|ja=ジガルデ・１０％フォルム ''Zygarde 10% Forme''
|fr=Zygarde Forme 10 %
|de=10%-Zygarde
|it=Zygarde Forma 10%
|es=Zygarde al 10%
|ko=지가르데 10%폼 ''Jigareude 10% Pom''}}
|
''Zygarde 50% Forme''
{{langtable
|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|ja=ジガルデ・５０％フォルム ''Zygarde 50% Forme''
|fr=Zygarde Forme 50 %
|de=50%-Zygarde
|it=Zygarde Forma 50%
|es=Zygarde al 50%
|ko=지가르데 50%폼 ''Jigareude 50% Pom''}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
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''Zygarde Complete Forme''
{{langtable
|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|ja=ジガルデ・パーフェクトフォルム ''Zygarde Perfect Forme''
|fr=Zygarde Forme Parfaite
|de=Optimum-Zygarde
|it=Zygarde Forma Perfetta
|es=Zygarde Forma Completa
|ko=지가르데 포펙트폼 ''Jigareude Peopekteupom''}}
|}{{-}}

==Related articles==
* {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Zygarde|Zygarde (anime)}}
* [[Puni-chan]]

==External links==
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[[Category:Kalos legendary Pokémon]]

[[de:Zygarde]]
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[[pl:Zygarde]]
[[zh:基格尔德]]

Extreme Speed (move)

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Timsworld: /* In the anime */

{{MoveInfobox|
n=245 |
name=Extreme Speed |
jname=しんそく |
jtrans=Swiftness |
jtranslit=Shinsoku |
gameimage=Extreme Speed.png |
gameimagewidth=300 |
type=Normal |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=5 |
maxpp=8 |
power=80 |
accuracy=100 |
priority=+2{{tt|*|+1 in Generations II-IV}} |
gen=II|
category=Cool |
appeal=3 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=The next appeal can be made earlier next turn. |
appealsc=2 |
scdesc=Enables the user to perform first in the next turn. |
appeal6=3 |
jam6=0 |
cdesc6=Causes the user to move earlier on the next turn. |
altnameII=ExtremeSpeed|
altnameIII=ExtremeSpeed|
altnameIV=ExtremeSpeed|
altnameV=ExtremeSpeed|
touches=yes |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=no |
flag8=yes |
sound=no |
target=anyadjacent |
footnotes= }}
'''Extreme Speed''' (Japanese: '''しんそく''' ''Swiftness''), formatted as '''ExtremeSpeed''' prior to [[Pokémon X and Y]], is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. Prior to [[Generation III]], it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Arcanine}}.

==Effect==
===Generations II to IV===
Extreme Speed inflicts damage and is an increased [[priority]] move. If the target does not use an increased priority move during the round that it is used, Extreme Speed will go first regardless of the user's or target's speed. If the target also uses a move with an increased priority of +1 during the same round that the user uses Extreme Speed, the attack order of the users will be determined normally. If the user is put to {{Status|sleep}} or {{status|freeze|frozen}} during the round that Extreme Speed is (or is attempted to be) used, Extreme Speed's increased speed priority will not be reset. Subsequently, it will only be reset on the turn after the user wakes up or is defrosted, or if the user switches out.

===Generation V===
Extreme Speed now has +2 priority.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad2}}|An attack that always strikes first. It can be learned by only a few <sc>Pokémon</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|A powerful first-strike move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|An extremely fast and powerful attack.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A blindingly speedy charge attack that always goes before any other.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|The user charges the foe at blinding speed. This attack always goes before any other move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|The user charges the target at blinding speed. This attack always goes before any other move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}|The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.}}
|}
|}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|Fire|50|49|39|39|B2W2=34|34}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|384|Rayquaza|2|Dragon|Flying|no|60|60|HGSS=75|75|{{tt|75|XY}} {{tt|45|ORAS}}}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|50|97|97|{{tt|97|XY}} {{tt|73|ORAS}}|form=Speed}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|448|Lucario|2|Fighting|Steel|no|no|51|65|1, 65}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|468|Togekiss|2|Fairy|Flying|no|no|1|1|1|note=STAB prior to Gen VI}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|493|Arceus|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|40|40|40|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|718|Zygarde|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|no|88|}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|147|Dratini|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|HGSS={{MSP|147|Dratini}}|{{MSP|147|Dratini}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}|{{MSP|147|Dratini}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}|note=Breed from special or event move}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation II]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Normal}}
{{Moveentry|147|Dratini|1|Dragon|Dragon|{{v2|Crystal}} - {{OBP|Master|Dragon Tamer clan}}'s [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation II#Dratini|quiz]]}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====[[Generation III]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Normal}}
{{Moveentry|263|Zigzagoon|1|Normal|Normal|[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]|'''|}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Normal}}
{{Moveentryspecial|147|Dratini|1|Dragon|Dragon|{{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} - {{OBP|Master|Dragon Tamer clan}}'s [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV#Dratini|quiz]]}}
{{Moveentryspecial|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] - ''[[Ranger Net#Deoxys and the Odd Temple|Deoxys and the Odd Temple]]''||Speed||50}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Normal}}
{{Moveentryspecial|243|Raikou|1|Electric|Electric|[[M13|13th Movie]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Raikou|Event]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Raikou|GameStop Event]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Raikou|English Winter 2011]]}}
{{Moveentryspecial|244|Entei|1|Fire|Fire|[[M13|13th Movie]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Entei|Event]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Entei|GameStop Event]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei|English Winter 2011]]}}
{{Moveentryspecial|245|Suicune|1|Water|Water|[[M13|13th Movie]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Suicune|Event]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Suicune|GameStop Event]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune|English Winter 2011]]}}
{{Moveentryspecial|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|[[M10|10th Movie]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#10th Movie Deoxys|Event]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Deoxys|GameStop Event]] [[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo of Korea Deoxys|Nintendo of Korea]]||||50}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====[[Generation V]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Normal}}
{{Moveentryspecial|025|Pikachu|1|Electric|Electric|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}}}
{{Moveentryspecial|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dragonite|Strongest Class Single Battle Pokémon]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#ExtremeSpeed Dragonite|English Global Link]]}}
{{Moveentryspecial|649|Genesect|2|Bug|Steel|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Movie Genesect}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====[[Generation VI]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Normal}}
{{Moveentryspecial|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|{{DL|List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|GameStop Dragonite}}}}
{{Moveentryspecial|264|Linoone|1|Normal|Normal|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Jump Festa 2015 Linoone}} {{DL|List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|2015 Korean World Championship Series Linoone}}|'''}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In other games==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]] series===
{{SSB|Lucario}} uses Extreme Speed as its up special move. When activated, Lucario performs a quick dash. Moving in different directions alters which directions Lucario will move. In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], this move did no damage and moved at a set distance. In [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], in addition to doing damage, when Lucario builds up more [[aura]], the move travels farther and does more damage.

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user charges the foe at blinding speed.|image1=Tucker Arcanine ExtremeSpeed.png|image1p=Tucker's Arcanine|image2=May Munchlax Metronome Arcanine ExtremeSpeed.png|image2p=Arcanine and Munchlax|image3=Red Genesect ExtremeSpeed.png|image3p=Genesect|image4=Z2 10 Percent Extreme Speed.png|image4p=Zygarde 10% Forme}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=059|pkmn=Arcanine|method=Arcanine runs so fast that its legs become a blur, or Arcanine becomes surrounded by white and clear aura as it charges into its opponent at a fast speed.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ramona|user1=Ramona's Arcanine|startcode=EP190|startname=The Stolen Stones!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Keegan|user1=Keegan's Arcky|startcode=EP190|startname=The Stolen Stones!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Arcanine (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Arcanine|startcode=AG139|startname=On Cloud Arcanine}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dome Ace Tucker|user1=Tucker's Arcanine|startcode=AG153|startname=Tactics Theatrics!!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax becomes surrounded in a white and clear aura and it can run extremely fast.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=May's Munchlax|startcode=AG139|startname=On Cloud Arcanine|notes=Used via {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Metronome (move)|Metronome}}}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=649s|pkmn=Genesect|method=Genesect folds into its High-Speed Flight Form and charges at its opponent at high speed. A red aura surrounds it and streams behind it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Genesect Army|user1=Red Genesect|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened|note=Game event-exclusive move}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=???|pkmn=Zygarde|method=Zygarde's body becomes outlined in a light-green color and then it charges towards the opponent at a high speed, leaving a green trail behind it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Z2|user1=Z2|startcode=XY106|startname=XY106}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=718|pkmn=Zygarde|method=Zygarde's body becomes outlined in a light-green color and then it charges towards the opponent at a high speed, leaving a green trail behind it.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Z2|user1=Z2|startcode=XY106|startname=XY106}}

==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user charges quickly.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=649|pkmn=Genesect|method=Genesect glides in the air and charges very quickly.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Genesect Army|user1=Red Genesect|startcode=Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user charges at the opponent at a high speed and slams into them.|image1=Archy ExtremeSpeed.png|image1p=Arcanine}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=059|pkmn=Arcanine|method=Arcanine charges at a high speed and slams into the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Archy|user1=Crys's Archy|startcode=PS117|startname=Slugging it Out with Slugma|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|genII=ExtremeSpeed II
|genIII=ExtremeSpeed III
|genIV=ExtremeSpeed DPPt
|HGSS=ExtremeSpeed HGSS
}}
{{movegen
|type=Normal
|BW=ExtremeSpeed BW
|B2W2=ExtremeSpeed B2W2
|PMDRB=ExtremeSpeed PMD RB
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Stad2=ExtremeSpeed Stad2
}}

==Trivia==
* Extreme Speed is tied with {{m|Sucker Punch}} for the highest [[Power|base power]] of any increased [[priority]] move.
* Extreme Speed's in-game descriptions erroneously state that it goes before any other move. This trait is shared with {{m|Baby-Doll Eyes}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, and {{m|Water Shuriken}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_cmn=神速 ''{{tt|Shénsù|Amazing Speed}}''
|fi=Huippunopeus
|fr=Vitesse Extrême{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}} Vit.Extrême{{tt|*|Generations II-V}}
|de=Turbotempo
|el=ΝιτροΜπούκαλο
|it=Extrarapido
|pt_br=Velocidade Extrema
|pt=Ultraveloz
|ko=신속 ''{{tt|Sinsok|Swiftness}}''
|sr=Ekstremna Brzina
|es={{tt|Veloc.|Velocidad}} Extrema{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}} {{tt|Vel.|Velocidad}} Extrema{{tt|*|Generations II-V}}
|tr=Aşırı Hız

}}

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Increased priority moves]]

[[de:Turbotempo]]

[[fr:Vitesse Extrême]]
[[it:Extrarapido (mossa)]]
[[ja:しんそく]]
[[pl:ExtremeSpeed]]
[[zh:神速（技能）]]

M18

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=M17 |
prevtitle=Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|
nextcode=M19 |
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{{MovieInfobox|
|colorscheme=ORAS
|entitle=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|jatitle=光輪の超魔神フーパ
|rotitle=The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa
|poster=M18 English poster.png
|jaop=None
|jaed=[[Tweedia|Tweedia（トゥイーディア）]]
|enop=None
|ened=[[Every Side Of Me]]
|jpprem=July 18, 2015
|usprem=December 19, 2015
|jpvid=December 16, 2015
|usvid=March 8, 2016
|usrating=TV-Y7
|ukrating=?
|carating=?
|qurating=?
|irrating=?
|aurating=G
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'''Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|光輪|リング}}の{{tt|超魔神|ちょうまじん}} フーパ''' ''The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa'') is the second {{series|XY}} movie and the eighteenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It was released in Japan on July 18, 2015 and premiered in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} on December 19, 2015 after an airing of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[SS034|Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]''. The English dub first premiered in Australia and New Zealand on November 5, 2015. It first aired in Canada on November 14, 2015 with ''Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon'' and ''[[SS033|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', and in the United Kingdom on {{wp|CITV}} on December 12, 2015.

A teaser for the film was shown at the end of [[M17]], showing [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}}. A teaser shown on [[Oha Suta]] on December 11, 2014 revealed Kyogre and Groudon along with a {{Shiny}} {{me|Rayquaza}} as stars for the film. In the February 2015 issue of [[CoroCoro]], {{p|Hoopa}} was revealed and confirmed to make its debut in the movie.

It was featured in the Japanese theaters with the [[Pikachu short]] [[PK27]].

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery>
File:M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:M18 teaser poster.png|Teaser poster
File:M18 poster 1.png|First poster artwork
File:M18 poster 2.png|Second poster artwork
File:M18 logo.png|Japanese logo
File:M18 logo eng.png|English logo
</gallery>

==Blurb==

The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa is the star of ''Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''! When Ash, Pikachu, and their friends visit a desert city by the sea, they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, who has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic ring. After a scary incident, they learn a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again! Can Ash help his new friend overcome the darkness within...or will a dangerous secret erupt into a clash of legends?

==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}
{{cleanup|section}}
One hundred years ago, a mysterious Pokemon appeared out of a ring, and attacks the village. He summons a few Legendaries and they fail to stop him. A traveler sucks him into a vase, trapping him for good. In the present, a mercenary finds the vase but gets possessed when touching it.
In a resort out in the desert, a group is frolicking in the sun. Soon Ash gets pulled into a ring and realizes he's in Dahara City. The prankster reveals herself as Hoopa and summons a horde of Pikachu who electrocute Ash. A woman lectures her but gets electrocuted as well. She introduces herself as Meray and soon thereafter Ash's group gets sucked into the ring and decide to go to Dahara Tower, the same place where Meray was going. However, Hoopa cannot go into her own rings just yet. During their journey the mercenary releases the dark aura, transforming Hoopa into the monster that attacked the village 100 years ago. It targets the bottle, and throws a building at it, but Pikachu counterattacks with Thunderbolt, shattering it and sending Team Rocket away. The mercenary is released from his spell, and Hoopa reveals her forthcoming demise. The mercenary reveals that 100 years ago, a Pokemon appeared out of a ring, only wanting to help but the people sent him away. It was only after offering showers of gold did the town prosper and people began to worship him, even challenging him in battle. However, he soon went mental, and was only shut down by a traveler. Thus, Hoopa was born as a companion to the traveler, offering her seeds and meeting Baraz, becoming like a brother to her.
Later that night, Team Rocket attempts a sabotage, but Meowth's ignorance releases the demon and tries to possess Hoopa. Team Rocket swatted the bottle away from her, only to inadvertently release a demon called The Fury. The Fury attempts to exterminate Hoopa, but Lugia intercepts it so the group can escape. In the ensuing chaos, Baraz finds out that the bottle has been shattered. However, he thinks of a plan to repair it using Braixen, Hippopos, and a water Pokemon, while Ash, Hoopa and Frogadier go into hiding. While hiding, Ash suggests that Hoopa and The Fury get along, only for them to encounter him trying to take Hoopa away. The trio try to escape, but are surrounded and moments before being incinerated, Lugia rescues them, but not before being shot down by The Fury. In anger, Lugia tries to attack him, but The Fury sends him back to the sea.
Ash summons Rayquaza and the Lati twins. The trio attack The Fury with Dragon Pulse, but to no avail. Ash notices the tower, and decides to escape there. But soon they are cornered by the fury, who blasts them. Afterwards, The Fury goes to attack the city, causing death and destruction. He summons the Dark Ones, the Primals and Kyurem, and an all-out battle ensues, causing death and destruction. Meanwhile, in Dahara Tower, the group tries to reforge the bottle and Palkia goes to attempt a sabotage, but Latios interrupts him with a Dragon Pulse. In the midst, Rayquaza is brutally beaten by Kyurem, who attempts to freeze him, but is blown up by Rayquaza. Meanwhile, Groudon incinerates buildings with his flamethrower trying to shoot down Latias. Rayquaza uses a Twister on the tower to impede an all out assault to the group. After most of the city was decimated, all of the Pokemon gathered at the center of the city, attempting to destroy each other, and The Fury tries to kill Ash, but is stopped by the crack of dawn. Baraz has completed the Prison Bottle, but drops it. Ash catches it, but is possessed by The Fury. Shadow Ash tries to destroy Hoopa permanently, while Hoopa tries to cleanse him with her memories he had with Baraz, Meray, and the traveler. This stalls Shadow Ash, while the demonic aura has been liquidated for good. A freed Ash now has an empathy link with Hoopa, and realizes that the evil one is gone. Out in the distance, the Legendaries roar (To which Hoopa claims "They were surprised") However, a void warp was formed, destroying all connections to the city. Pikachu's thunderbolt proved useless, and the Legendaries' cooperation didn't help so much either. Resigning to their fate, Hoopa suggests that Ash use the Prison Bottle, and Hoopa willingly transforms into a new form called Hoopa Unbound. He helps people escape (including Team Rocket), but as soon as Ash was to go into the ring, it started to shrink. Baraz and Meray insist that Hoopa and Ash's gang escape, regardless of their fate. However, Hoopa still cannot go into the ring, and inadvertantly helps Meray and Ash escape. At the last possible moment, the rift stopped, giving them time to escape. But they're stuck in the ring. Hoopa suddenly remembers the traveler's words and considers him family. Hoopa decides to stay, with a narrow escape route for Baraz.
At that moment, the rift was broken, and all that's left was a decimated tower and city. In the sky, everyone noticed Arceus staring down a them, then goes to fly away, soon being followed by all the other Legendaries. After all that happened, Clemont suggests to go back to Arche Valley, but Hoopa declines, saying he has unfinished business to do first, and wishes Ash the best of luck on his journey to become a Pokemon Master.

==Featured Pokémon==
* {{p|Hoopa}}
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}}
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}
* {{me|Rayquaza}}
* {{p|Dialga}}
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Giratina}}
* {{p|Kyurem}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{me|Latias}}
* {{me|Latios}}

==Debuts==
===Pokémon debuts===
* {{p|Hoopa}} ([[Form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Baraz]]
* [[Meray]]
* [[Ghris]]
* [[Old Man Dom]]
* [[Mother and daughter]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}}; ending)
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}}; ending)
* {{p|Noibat}} ({{OP|Ash|Noibat}}; ending)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}; ending)
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}}; ending)
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Braviary}} ([[Baraz]]'s)
* {{p|Solrock}} ([[Baraz]]'s)
* {{p|Hoopa}} ({{an|Hoopa|anime}}; [[Form differences#Hoopa|Confined]])
* {{p|Hoopa}} ({{an|Hoopa|shadow}}; [[Form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]])
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Kyogre}} ([[Primal Reversion|Primal]] Kyogre)
* {{p|Groudon}} ([[Primal Reversion|Primal]] Groudon)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Rayquaza, {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Latios}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Latios)
* {{p|Latias}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Latias)
* {{p|Dialga}}
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}
* {{p|Giratina}}
* {{p|Reshiram}}
* {{p|Zekrom}}
* {{p|Kyurem}} ([[Form differences#Kyurem|Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, Normal Kyurem]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Rock Star]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Belle]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Pop Star]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu, Ph. D]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} (multiple)
* {{p|Hippopotas}}
* {{p|Steelix}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}


===Other===
* [[Clembot]]

==Cast==
{{cast/h|ORAS}}
{{cast|ORAS|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|ORAS|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|ORAS|Serena (anime)|disp=Serena|Haven Paschall|Serena|Mayuki Makiguchi|セレナ|牧口真幸}}
{{cast|ORAS|Clemont (anime)|disp=Clemont|Michael Liscio Jr.|Citron|Yūki Kaji|シトロン|梶裕貴}}
{{cast|ORAS|Bonnie (anime)|disp=Bonnie|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Eureka|Mariya Ise|ユリーカ|伊瀬茉莉也}}
{{cast|ORAS|Clemont's Dedenne|disp=Dedenne|Megumi Satō|Dedenne|Megumi Satō|シトロンのデデンネ|佐藤恵}}
{{cast|ORAS|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|ORAS|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|ORAS|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}

{{cast|ORAS|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by
|-
{{cast|ORAS|Hoopa (anime)|disp=Hoopa Confined|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lori Phillips|Hoopa Confined|Rie Kugimiya|フーパいましめら|釘宮理恵|top=yes}}
{{cast|ORAS|Hoopa (anime)|disp=Hoopa Unbound|List of English voice actors{{!}}Ryan William Downey|Hoopa Unbound|Kōichi Yamadera|フーパときはなたれ|山寺宏一|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Rayquaza (Pokémon)|disp=Rayquaza|Kiyotaka Furushima|Rayquaza|Kiyotaka Furushima|レックウザ|古島清孝|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Baraz|disp=Baraz|List of English voice actors{{!}}Daniel J. Edwards|Barza|Tatsuya Fujiwara|バルザ|藤原竜也|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Meray|disp=Meray|List of English voice actors{{!}}Emily Woo Zeller|Mary|Shōko Nakagawa|メアリ|中川翔子|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Ghris|disp=Ghris|none|Ghris|Toshiyuki Morikawa|旅人|森川智之}}
{{cast|ORAS|Hippopotas (Pokémon)|disp=Hippopotas|none|Hippopotas|Shin'ichi Shinohara|ヒポポタス|篠原信一|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Events==
===Pre-order distributions===
In Japan, players can receive an [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Désert City Arceus|Arceus]] via a serial code, after purchasing a pre-order ticket at a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] as well as other retail stores from March 7 to July 17, 2015. Each one holds one of 17 different [[plates]] or a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Silk Scarf}} that is chosen at random. The serial code only worked in Japanese region games. The codes expired on August 31, 2015.

In addition to receiving a serial code for Arceus which is limited to Japanese games, all players regardless of the 3DS's region could choose one of six [[Legendary Pokémon]] to receive via infrared at the store the ticket was bought from June 20, 2015 to August 31, 2015. Players could choose {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Kyogre}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Groudon}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Dialga}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Palkia}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Giratina}}, or {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Kyurem}}.

===Movie distributions===
[[File:M18 Hoopa distribution artwork.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Hoopa distribution artwork]]
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Movie Hoopa|Hoopa]] was distributed via local wireless at theaters which screen the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 18 to August 30, 2015. It was also distributed at a pre-showing of the movie on July 5, 2015, which was only open to selected people. Like all other local Generation VI events, this event is not region-locked; any player regardless of region and language will be able to receive Hoopa.

Additionally, [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Serena's Pancham]], {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Lugia}}, and {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Latios}}, all based from the movie, were made available between July 18 and August 16, 2015, available in pairs. Ash's Pikachu (holding a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}) and Serena's Pancham (holding {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Black Glasses}}) were available from July 18 to 31, 2015, while Latios (holding a {{DL|Mega Stone|Latiosite}}) and Lugia (holding {{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}}) were available from August 1 to 16, 2015.

To obtain these serial codes, players must have completed a stamp rally at 7-Eleven stores. If the player had two stamps, they could choose which of the two Pokémon available during that period that they want.

The codes could then be redeemed in [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, or Alpha Sapphire]]. Each of the Pokémon can only be obtained once per game.

This event was then repeated at Pokémon Center stores after the Rally had ended. Pancham, was available from August 17 to 13, 2015, Pikachu was available from August 24 to 30, 2015, Latios was available from August 31 to September 6, 2015, and Lugia was available from September 7 to 13, 2015.

==Soundtrack==
{{main|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa Music Collection}}

==Trivia==
* This was the first movie to not have [[Hideki Sonoda]] act as screenwriter since ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. Instead, it was written by Atsuhiro Tomioka.
* The soundtrack for this film heavily features remixes and samples from previous films' soundtracks, including ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. the Sword of Justice]]'', and ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.
* In an opening scene, {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} are shown flying through a town with a similar appearance to [[Alto Mare]] which was the main setting of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
* This marks the second time Ash has been possessed by an evil entity, the first being in ''[[AG178|Battling The Enemy Within]]''.
* The movie was released on DVD in Australia and New Zealand by Beyond Home Entertainment on December 2, 2015, prior to the movie's premiere in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the home video release in Japan.
* The movie performed poorly at the box office, grossing only ¥24,040,078,200. It is the lowest grossing of all Pokémon movies, performing worse than the previous lowest grossing film, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|光環的超魔神胡帕|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Pokémon, le film : Hoopa et le choc des légendes|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Legends}}
|de={{tt|Pokémon – Der Film: Hoopa und der Kampf der Geschichte|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of History}}
|it={{tt|Il film Pokémon: Hoopa e lo scontro epocale|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
|es_eu={{tt|La película Pokémon: Hoopa y un duelo histórico|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Historic Clash}}
|ko={{tt|포켓몬 더 무비 XY - 후파 : 광륜의 초마신|Pokémon the Movie XY - Hoopa : Archdjinni of the Rings}}
|th={{tt|โปเกมอนเดอะมูฟวี อภิมหาศึกฮูปาถล่มโลก|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
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==External links==
{{bulbanews/7|CoroCoro reveals Hoopa|Plot unveiled for "The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa"|Dub title of Hoopa movie revealed|Ending song announced for 18th movie|Apparent new Pokémon reportedly seen at the end of movie 18|"Hoopa and the Clash of Ages" to premiere in Australian Hoyts theatres on Nov. 5|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages to make US debut on Cartoon Network}}

*[http://www.pokemon-movie.jp Japanese movie website]
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/ Pokemon.co.jp movie website]

==Related articles==
* [[The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa (manga)]]

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'''Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|光輪|リング}}の{{tt|超魔神|ちょうまじん}} フーパ''' ''The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa'') is the second {{series|XY}} movie and the eighteenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It was released in Japan on July 18, 2015 and premiered in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} on December 19, 2015 after an airing of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[SS034|Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]''. The English dub first premiered in Australia and New Zealand on November 5, 2015. It first aired in Canada on November 14, 2015 with ''Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon'' and ''[[SS033|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', and in the United Kingdom on {{wp|CITV}} on December 12, 2015.

A teaser for the film was shown at the end of [[M17]], showing [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}}. A teaser shown on [[Oha Suta]] on December 11, 2014 revealed Kyogre and Groudon along with a {{Shiny}} {{me|Rayquaza}} as stars for the film. In the February 2015 issue of [[CoroCoro]], {{p|Hoopa}} was revealed and confirmed to make its debut in the movie.

It was featured in the Japanese theaters with the [[Pikachu short]] [[PK27]].

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery>
File:M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:M18 teaser poster.png|Teaser poster
File:M18 poster 1.png|First poster artwork
File:M18 poster 2.png|Second poster artwork
File:M18 logo.png|Japanese logo
File:M18 logo eng.png|English logo
</gallery>

==Blurb==

The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa is the star of ''Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''! When Ash, Pikachu, and their friends visit a desert city by the sea, they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, who has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic ring. After a scary incident, they learn a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again! Can Ash help his new friend overcome the darkness within...or will a dangerous secret erupt into a clash of legends?

==Plot==
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One hundred years ago, a mysterious Pokemon appeared out of a ring, and attacks the village. He summons a few Legendaries and they fail to stop him. A traveler sucks him into a vase, trapping him for good. In the present, a mercenary finds the vase but gets possessed when touching it.
In a resort out in the desert, a group is frolicking in the sun. Soon Ash gets pulled into a ring and realizes he's in Dahara City. The prankster reveals herself as Hoopa and summons a horde of Pikachu who electrocute Ash. A woman lectures her but gets electrocuted as well. She introduces herself as Meray and soon thereafter Ash's group gets sucked into the ring and decide to go to Dahara Tower, the same place where Meray was going. However, Hoopa cannot go into her own rings just yet. During their journey the mercenary releases the dark aura, transforming Hoopa into the monster that attacked the village 100 years ago. It targets the bottle, and throws a building at it, but Pikachu counterattacks with Thunderbolt, shattering it and sending Team Rocket away. The mercenary is released from his spell, and Hoopa reveals her forthcoming demise. The mercenary reveals that 100 years ago, a Pokemon appeared out of a ring, only wanting to help but the people sent him away. It was only after offering showers of gold did the town prosper and people began to worship him, even challenging him in battle. However, he soon went mental, and was only shut down by a traveler. Thus, Hoopa was born as a companion to the traveler, offering her seeds and meeting Baraz, becoming like a brother to her.
Later that night, Team Rocket attempts a sabotage, but Meowth's ignorance releases the demon and tries to possess Hoopa. Team Rocket swatted the bottle away from her, only to inadvertently release a demon called The Fury. The Fury attempts to exterminate Hoopa, but Lugia intercepts it so the group can escape. In the ensuing chaos, Baraz finds out that the bottle has been shattered. However, he thinks of a plan to repair it using Braixen, Hippopos, and a water Pokemon, while Ash, Hoopa and Frogadier go into hiding. While hiding, Ash suggests that Hoopa and The Fury get along, only for them to encounter him trying to take Hoopa away. The trio try to escape, but are surrounded and moments before being incinerated, Lugia rescues them, but not before being shot down by The Fury. In anger, Lugia tries to attack him, but The Fury sends him back to the sea.
Ash summons Rayquaza and the Lati twins. The trio attack The Fury with Dragon Pulse, but to no avail. Ash notices the tower, and decides to escape there. But soon they are cornered by the fury, who blasts them. Afterwards, The Fury goes to attack the city, causing death and destruction. He summons the Dark Ones, the Primals and Kyurem, and an all-out battle ensues, causing death and destruction. Meanwhile, in Dahara Tower, the group tries to reforge the bottle and Palkia goes to attempt a sabotage, but Latios interrupts him with a Dragon Pulse. In the midst, Rayquaza is brutally beaten by Kyurem, who attempts to freeze him, but is blown up by Rayquaza. Meanwhile, Groudon incinerates buildings with his flamethrower trying to shoot down Latias. Rayquaza uses a Twister on the tower to impede an all out assault to the group. After most of the city was decimated, all of the Pokemon gathered at the center of the city, attempting to destroy each other, and The Fury tries to kill Ash, but is stopped by the crack of dawn. Baraz has completed the Prison Bottle, but drops it. Ash catches it, but is possessed by The Fury. Shadow Ash tries to destroy Hoopa permanently, while Hoopa tries to cleanse him with her memories he had with Baraz, Meray, and the traveler. This stalls Shadow Ash, while the demonic aura has been liquidated for good. A freed Ash now has an empathy link with Hoopa, and realizes that the evil one is gone. Out in the distance, the Legendaries roar (To which Hoopa claims "They were surprised") However, a void warp was formed, destroying all connections to the city. Pikachu's thunderbolt proved useless, and the Legendaries' cooperation didn't help so much either. Resigning to their fate, Hoopa suggests that Ash use the Prison Bottle, and Hoopa willingly transforms into a new form called Hoopa Unbound. He helps people escape (including Team Rocket), but as soon as Ash was to go into the ring, it started to shrink. Baraz and Meray insist that Hoopa and Ash's gang escape, regardless of their fate. However, Hoopa still cannot go into the ring, and inadvertantly helps Meray and Ash escape. At the last possible moment, the rift stopped, giving them time to escape. But they're stuck in the ring. Hoopa suddenly remembers the traveler's words and considers him family. Hoopa decides to stay, with a narrow escape route for Baraz.
At that moment, the rift was broken, and all that's left was a decimated tower and city. In the sky, everyone noticed Arceus staring down a them, then goes to fly away, soon being followed by all the other Legendaries. After all that happened, Clemont suggests to go back to Arche Valley, but Hoopa declines, saying he has unfinished business to do first, and wishes Ash the best of luck on his journey to become a Pokemon Master.

==Featured Pokémon==
* {{p|Hoopa}}
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}}
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}
* {{me|Rayquaza}}
* {{p|Dialga}}
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Giratina}}
* {{p|Kyurem}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{me|Latias}}
* {{me|Latios}}

==Debuts==
===Pokémon debuts===
* {{p|Hoopa}} ([[Form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Baraz]]
* [[Meray]]
* [[Ghris]]
* [[Old Man Dom]]
* [[Mother and daughter]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}}; ending)
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}}; ending)
* {{p|Noibat}} ({{OP|Ash|Noibat}}; ending)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}; ending)
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}}; ending)
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Braviary}} ([[Baraz]]'s)
* {{p|Solrock}} ([[Baraz]]'s)
* {{p|Hoopa}} ({{an|Hoopa|anime}}; [[Form differences#Hoopa|Confined]])
* {{p|Hoopa}} ({{an|Hoopa|shadow}}; [[Form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]])
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Kyogre}} ([[Primal Reversion|Primal]] Kyogre)
* {{p|Groudon}} ([[Primal Reversion|Primal]] Groudon)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Rayquaza, {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Latios}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Latios)
* {{p|Latias}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Latias)
* {{p|Dialga}}
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}
* {{p|Giratina}}
* {{p|Reshiram}}
* {{p|Zekrom}}
* {{p|Kyurem}} ([[Form differences#Kyurem|Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, Normal Kyurem]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Rock Star]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Belle]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Pop Star]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu, Ph. D]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} (multiple)
* {{p|Hippopotas}}
* {{p|Steelix}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}


===Other===
* [[Clembot]]

==Cast==
{{cast/h|ORAS}}
{{cast|ORAS|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|ORAS|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|ORAS|Serena (anime)|disp=Serena|Haven Paschall|Serena|Mayuki Makiguchi|セレナ|牧口真幸}}
{{cast|ORAS|Clemont (anime)|disp=Clemont|Michael Liscio Jr.|Citron|Yūki Kaji|シトロン|梶裕貴}}
{{cast|ORAS|Bonnie (anime)|disp=Bonnie|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Eureka|Mariya Ise|ユリーカ|伊瀬茉莉也}}
{{cast|ORAS|Clemont's Dedenne|disp=Dedenne|Megumi Satō|Dedenne|Megumi Satō|シトロンのデデンネ|佐藤恵}}
{{cast|ORAS|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|ORAS|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|ORAS|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}

{{cast|ORAS|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by
|-
{{cast|ORAS|Hoopa (anime)|disp=Hoopa Confined|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lori Phillips|Hoopa Confined|Rie Kugimiya|フーパいましめら|釘宮理恵|top=yes}}
{{cast|ORAS|Hoopa (anime)|disp=Hoopa Unbound|none|Hoopa Unbound|Kōichi Yamadera|フーパときはなたれ|山寺宏一|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Rayquaza (Pokémon)|disp=Rayquaza|Kiyotaka Furushima|Rayquaza|Kiyotaka Furushima|レックウザ|古島清孝|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Baraz|disp=Baraz|List of English voice actors{{!}}Daniel J. Edwards|Barza|Tatsuya Fujiwara|バルザ|藤原竜也|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Meray|disp=Meray|List of English voice actors{{!}}Emily Woo Zeller|Mary|Shōko Nakagawa|メアリ|中川翔子|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Ghris|disp=Ghris|none|Ghris|Toshiyuki Morikawa|旅人|森川智之}}
{{cast|ORAS|Hippopotas (Pokémon)|disp=Hippopotas|none|Hippopotas|Shin'ichi Shinohara|ヒポポタス|篠原信一|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Events==
===Pre-order distributions===
In Japan, players can receive an [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Désert City Arceus|Arceus]] via a serial code, after purchasing a pre-order ticket at a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] as well as other retail stores from March 7 to July 17, 2015. Each one holds one of 17 different [[plates]] or a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Silk Scarf}} that is chosen at random. The serial code only worked in Japanese region games. The codes expired on August 31, 2015.

In addition to receiving a serial code for Arceus which is limited to Japanese games, all players regardless of the 3DS's region could choose one of six [[Legendary Pokémon]] to receive via infrared at the store the ticket was bought from June 20, 2015 to August 31, 2015. Players could choose {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Kyogre}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Groudon}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Dialga}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Palkia}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Giratina}}, or {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Kyurem}}.

===Movie distributions===
[[File:M18 Hoopa distribution artwork.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Hoopa distribution artwork]]
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Movie Hoopa|Hoopa]] was distributed via local wireless at theaters which screen the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 18 to August 30, 2015. It was also distributed at a pre-showing of the movie on July 5, 2015, which was only open to selected people. Like all other local Generation VI events, this event is not region-locked; any player regardless of region and language will be able to receive Hoopa.

Additionally, [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Serena's Pancham]], {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Lugia}}, and {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Latios}}, all based from the movie, were made available between July 18 and August 16, 2015, available in pairs. Ash's Pikachu (holding a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}) and Serena's Pancham (holding {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Black Glasses}}) were available from July 18 to 31, 2015, while Latios (holding a {{DL|Mega Stone|Latiosite}}) and Lugia (holding {{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}}) were available from August 1 to 16, 2015.

To obtain these serial codes, players must have completed a stamp rally at 7-Eleven stores. If the player had two stamps, they could choose which of the two Pokémon available during that period that they want.

The codes could then be redeemed in [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, or Alpha Sapphire]]. Each of the Pokémon can only be obtained once per game.

This event was then repeated at Pokémon Center stores after the Rally had ended. Pancham, was available from August 17 to 13, 2015, Pikachu was available from August 24 to 30, 2015, Latios was available from August 31 to September 6, 2015, and Lugia was available from September 7 to 13, 2015.

==Soundtrack==
{{main|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa Music Collection}}

==Trivia==
* This was the first movie to not have [[Hideki Sonoda]] act as screenwriter since ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. Instead, it was written by Atsuhiro Tomioka.
* The soundtrack for this film heavily features remixes and samples from previous films' soundtracks, including ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. the Sword of Justice]]'', and ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.
* In an opening scene, {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} are shown flying through a town with a similar appearance to [[Alto Mare]] which was the main setting of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
* This marks the second time Ash has been possessed by an evil entity, the first being in ''[[AG178|Battling The Enemy Within]]''.
* The movie was released on DVD in Australia and New Zealand by Beyond Home Entertainment on December 2, 2015, prior to the movie's premiere in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the home video release in Japan.
* The movie performed poorly at the box office, grossing only ¥24,040,078,200. It is the lowest grossing of all Pokémon movies, performing worse than the previous lowest grossing film, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

==In other languages==
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|de={{tt|Pokémon – Der Film: Hoopa und der Kampf der Geschichte|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of History}}
|it={{tt|Il film Pokémon: Hoopa e lo scontro epocale|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
|es_eu={{tt|La película Pokémon: Hoopa y un duelo histórico|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Historic Clash}}
|ko={{tt|포켓몬 더 무비 XY - 후파 : 광륜의 초마신|Pokémon the Movie XY - Hoopa : Archdjinni of the Rings}}
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==External links==
{{bulbanews/7|CoroCoro reveals Hoopa|Plot unveiled for "The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa"|Dub title of Hoopa movie revealed|Ending song announced for 18th movie|Apparent new Pokémon reportedly seen at the end of movie 18|"Hoopa and the Clash of Ages" to premiere in Australian Hoyts theatres on Nov. 5|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages to make US debut on Cartoon Network}}

*[http://www.pokemon-movie.jp Japanese movie website]
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/ Pokemon.co.jp movie website]

==Related articles==
* [[The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa (manga)]]

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'''Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|光輪|リング}}の{{tt|超魔神|ちょうまじん}} フーパ''' ''The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa'') is the second {{series|XY}} movie and the eighteenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It was released in Japan on July 18, 2015 and premiered in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} on December 19, 2015 after an airing of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[SS034|Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]''. The English dub first premiered in Australia and New Zealand on November 5, 2015. It first aired in Canada on November 14, 2015 with ''Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon'' and ''[[SS033|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', and in the United Kingdom on {{wp|CITV}} on December 12, 2015.

A teaser for the film was shown at the end of [[M17]], showing [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}}. A teaser shown on [[Oha Suta]] on December 11, 2014 revealed Kyogre and Groudon along with a {{Shiny}} {{me|Rayquaza}} as stars for the film. In the February 2015 issue of [[CoroCoro]], {{p|Hoopa}} was revealed and confirmed to make its debut in the movie.

It was featured in the Japanese theaters with the [[Pikachu short]] [[PK27]].

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery>
File:M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:M18 teaser poster.png|Teaser poster
File:M18 poster 1.png|First poster artwork
File:M18 poster 2.png|Second poster artwork
File:M18 logo.png|Japanese logo
File:M18 logo eng.png|English logo
</gallery>

==Blurb==

The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa is the star of ''Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''! When Ash, Pikachu, and their friends visit a desert city by the sea, they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, who has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic ring. After a scary incident, they learn a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again! Can Ash help his new friend overcome the darkness within...or will a dangerous secret erupt into a clash of legends?

==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}
{{cleanup|section}}
One hundred years ago, a mysterious Pokemon appeared out of a ring, and attacks the village. He summons a few Legendaries and they fail to stop him. A traveler sucks him into a vase, trapping him for good. In the present, a mercenary finds the vase but gets possessed when touching it.
In a resort out in the desert, a group is frolicking in the sun. Soon Ash gets pulled into a ring and realizes he's in Dahara City. The prankster reveals herself as Hoopa and summons a horde of Pikachu who electrocute Ash. A woman lectures her but gets electrocuted as well. She introduces herself as Meray and soon thereafter Ash's group gets sucked into the ring and decide to go to Dahara Tower, the same place where Meray was going. However, Hoopa cannot go into her own rings just yet. During their journey the mercenary releases the dark aura, transforming Hoopa into the monster that attacked the village 100 years ago. It targets the bottle, and throws a building at it, but Pikachu counterattacks with Thunderbolt, shattering it and sending Team Rocket away. The mercenary is released from his spell, and Hoopa reveals her forthcoming demise. The mercenary reveals that 100 years ago, a Pokemon appeared out of a ring, only wanting to help but the people sent him away. It was only after offering showers of gold did the town prosper and people began to worship him, even challenging him in battle. However, he soon went mental, and was only shut down by a traveler. Thus, Hoopa was born as a companion to the traveler, offering her seeds and meeting Baraz, becoming like a brother to her.
Later that night, Team Rocket attempts a sabotage, but Meowth's ignorance releases the demon and tries to possess Hoopa. Team Rocket swatted the bottle away from her, only to inadvertently release a demon called The Fury. The Fury attempts to exterminate Hoopa, but Lugia intercepts it so the group can escape. In the ensuing chaos, Baraz finds out that the bottle has been shattered. However, he thinks of a plan to repair it using Braixen, Hippopos, and a water Pokemon, while Ash, Hoopa and Frogadier go into hiding. While hiding, Ash suggests that Hoopa and The Fury get along, only for them to encounter him trying to take Hoopa away. The trio try to escape, but are surrounded and moments before being incinerated, Lugia rescues them, but not before being shot down by The Fury. In anger, Lugia tries to attack him, but The Fury sends him back to the sea.
Ash summons Rayquaza and the Lati twins. The trio attack The Fury with Dragon Pulse, but to no avail. Ash notices the tower, and decides to escape there. But soon they are cornered by the fury, who blasts them. Afterwards, The Fury goes to attack the city, causing death and destruction. He summons the Dark Ones, the Primals and Kyurem, and an all-out battle ensues, causing death and destruction. Meanwhile, in Dahara Tower, the group tries to reforge the bottle and Palkia goes to attempt a sabotage, but Latios interrupts him with a Dragon Pulse. In the midst, Rayquaza is brutally beaten by Kyurem, who attempts to freeze him, but is blown up by Rayquaza. Meanwhile, Groudon incinerates buildings with his flamethrower trying to shoot down Latias. Rayquaza uses a Twister on the tower to impede an all out assault to the group. After most of the city was decimated, all of the Pokemon gathered at the center of the city, attempting to destroy each other, and The Fury tries to kill Ash, but is stopped by the crack of dawn. Baraz has completed the Prison Bottle, but drops it. Ash catches it, but is possessed by The Fury. Shadow Ash tries to destroy Hoopa permanently, while Hoopa tries to cleanse him with her memories he had with Baraz, Meray, and the traveler. This stalls Shadow Ash, while the demonic aura has been liquidated for good. A freed Ash now has an empathy link with Hoopa, and realizes that the evil one is gone. Out in the distance, the Legendaries roar (To which Hoopa claims "They were surprised") However, a void warp was formed, destroying all connections to the city. Pikachu's thunderbolt proved useless, and the Legendaries' cooperation didn't help so much either. Resigning to their fate, Hoopa suggests that Ash use the Prison Bottle, and Hoopa willingly transforms into a new form called Hoopa Unbound. He helps people escape (including Team Rocket), but as soon as Ash was to go into the ring, it started to shrink. Baraz and Meray insist that Hoopa and Ash's gang escape, regardless of their fate. However, Hoopa still cannot go into the ring, and inadvertantly helps Meray and Ash escape. At the last possible moment, the rift stopped, giving them time to escape. But they're stuck in the ring. Hoopa suddenly remembers the traveler's words and considers him family. Hoopa decides to stay, with a narrow escape route for Baraz.
At that moment, the rift was broken, and all that's left was a decimated tower and city. In the sky, everyone noticed Arceus staring down a them, then goes to fly away, soon being followed by all the other Legendaries. After all that happened, Clemont suggests to go back to Arche Valley, but Hoopa declines, saying he has unfinished business to do first, and wishes Ash the best of luck on his journey to become a Pokemon Master.

==Featured Pokémon==
* {{p|Hoopa}}
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}}
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}
* {{me|Rayquaza}}
* {{p|Dialga}}
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Giratina}}
* {{p|Kyurem}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{me|Latias}}
* {{me|Latios}}

==Debuts==
===Pokémon debuts===
* {{p|Hoopa}} ([[Form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Baraz]]
* [[Meray]]
* [[Ghris]]
* [[Old Man Dom]]
* [[Mother and daughter]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}}; ending)
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}}; ending)
* {{p|Noibat}} ({{OP|Ash|Noibat}}; ending)
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}; ending)
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}}; ending)
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Braviary}} ([[Baraz]]'s)
* {{p|Solrock}} ([[Baraz]]'s)
* {{p|Hoopa}} ({{an|Hoopa|anime}}; [[Form differences#Hoopa|Confined]])
* {{p|Hoopa}} ({{an|Hoopa|shadow}}; [[Form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]])
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Kyogre}} ([[Primal Reversion|Primal]] Kyogre)
* {{p|Groudon}} ([[Primal Reversion|Primal]] Groudon)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Rayquaza, {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Latios}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Latios)
* {{p|Latias}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Latias)
* {{p|Dialga}}
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}
* {{p|Giratina}}
* {{p|Reshiram}}
* {{p|Zekrom}}
* {{p|Kyurem}} ([[Form differences#Kyurem|Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, Normal Kyurem]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Rock Star]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Belle]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Pop Star]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu, Ph. D]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} (multiple)
* {{p|Hippopotas}}
* {{p|Steelix}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}


===Other===
* [[Clembot]]

==Cast==
{{cast/h|ORAS}}
{{cast|ORAS|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|ORAS|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|ORAS|Serena (anime)|disp=Serena|Haven Paschall|Serena|Mayuki Makiguchi|セレナ|牧口真幸}}
{{cast|ORAS|Clemont (anime)|disp=Clemont|Michael Liscio Jr.|Citron|Yūki Kaji|シトロン|梶裕貴}}
{{cast|ORAS|Bonnie (anime)|disp=Bonnie|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Eureka|Mariya Ise|ユリーカ|伊瀬茉莉也}}
{{cast|ORAS|Clemont's Dedenne|disp=Dedenne|Megumi Satō|Dedenne|Megumi Satō|シトロンのデデンネ|佐藤恵}}
{{cast|ORAS|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|ORAS|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|ORAS|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}

{{cast|ORAS|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by
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{{cast|ORAS|Hoopa (anime)|disp=Hoopa Confined|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lori Phillips|Hoopa Confined|Rie Kugimiya|フーパいましめら|釘宮理恵|top=yes}}
{{cast|ORAS|Hoopa (anime)|disp=Hoopa Unbound|none|Hoopa Unbound|Kōichi Yamadera|フーパときはなたれ|山寺宏一|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Rayquaza (Pokémon)|disp=Rayquaza|none|Rayquaza|Kiyotaka Furushima|レックウザ|古島清孝|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Baraz|disp=Baraz|List of English voice actors{{!}}Daniel J. Edwards|Barza|Tatsuya Fujiwara|バルザ|藤原竜也|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Meray|disp=Meray|List of English voice actors{{!}}Emily Woo Zeller|Mary|Shōko Nakagawa|メアリ|中川翔子|}}
{{cast|ORAS|Ghris|disp=Ghris|none|Ghris|Toshiyuki Morikawa|旅人|森川智之}}
{{cast|ORAS|Hippopotas (Pokémon)|disp=Hippopotas|none|Hippopotas|Shin'ichi Shinohara|ヒポポタス|篠原信一|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Events==
===Pre-order distributions===
In Japan, players can receive an [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Désert City Arceus|Arceus]] via a serial code, after purchasing a pre-order ticket at a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] as well as other retail stores from March 7 to July 17, 2015. Each one holds one of 17 different [[plates]] or a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Silk Scarf}} that is chosen at random. The serial code only worked in Japanese region games. The codes expired on August 31, 2015.

In addition to receiving a serial code for Arceus which is limited to Japanese games, all players regardless of the 3DS's region could choose one of six [[Legendary Pokémon]] to receive via infrared at the store the ticket was bought from June 20, 2015 to August 31, 2015. Players could choose {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Kyogre}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Groudon}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Dialga}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Palkia}}, {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Giratina}}, or {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Kyurem}}.

===Movie distributions===
[[File:M18 Hoopa distribution artwork.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Hoopa distribution artwork]]
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Movie Hoopa|Hoopa]] was distributed via local wireless at theaters which screen the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 18 to August 30, 2015. It was also distributed at a pre-showing of the movie on July 5, 2015, which was only open to selected people. Like all other local Generation VI events, this event is not region-locked; any player regardless of region and language will be able to receive Hoopa.

Additionally, [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Serena's Pancham]], {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Lugia}}, and {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Latios}}, all based from the movie, were made available between July 18 and August 16, 2015, available in pairs. Ash's Pikachu (holding a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}) and Serena's Pancham (holding {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Black Glasses}}) were available from July 18 to 31, 2015, while Latios (holding a {{DL|Mega Stone|Latiosite}}) and Lugia (holding {{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}}) were available from August 1 to 16, 2015.

To obtain these serial codes, players must have completed a stamp rally at 7-Eleven stores. If the player had two stamps, they could choose which of the two Pokémon available during that period that they want.

The codes could then be redeemed in [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, or Alpha Sapphire]]. Each of the Pokémon can only be obtained once per game.

This event was then repeated at Pokémon Center stores after the Rally had ended. Pancham, was available from August 17 to 13, 2015, Pikachu was available from August 24 to 30, 2015, Latios was available from August 31 to September 6, 2015, and Lugia was available from September 7 to 13, 2015.

==Soundtrack==
{{main|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa Music Collection}}

==Trivia==
* This was the first movie to not have [[Hideki Sonoda]] act as screenwriter since ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. Instead, it was written by Atsuhiro Tomioka.
* The soundtrack for this film heavily features remixes and samples from previous films' soundtracks, including ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. the Sword of Justice]]'', and ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.
* In an opening scene, {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} are shown flying through a town with a similar appearance to [[Alto Mare]] which was the main setting of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
* This marks the second time Ash has been possessed by an evil entity, the first being in ''[[AG178|Battling The Enemy Within]]''.
* The movie was released on DVD in Australia and New Zealand by Beyond Home Entertainment on December 2, 2015, prior to the movie's premiere in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the home video release in Japan.
* The movie performed poorly at the box office, grossing only ¥24,040,078,200. It is the lowest grossing of all Pokémon movies, performing worse than the previous lowest grossing film, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|光環的超魔神胡帕|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Pokémon, le film : Hoopa et le choc des légendes|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Legends}}
|de={{tt|Pokémon – Der Film: Hoopa und der Kampf der Geschichte|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of History}}
|it={{tt|Il film Pokémon: Hoopa e lo scontro epocale|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
|es_eu={{tt|La película Pokémon: Hoopa y un duelo histórico|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Historic Clash}}
|ko={{tt|포켓몬 더 무비 XY - 후파 : 광륜의 초마신|Pokémon the Movie XY - Hoopa : Archdjinni of the Rings}}
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==External links==
{{bulbanews/7|CoroCoro reveals Hoopa|Plot unveiled for "The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa"|Dub title of Hoopa movie revealed|Ending song announced for 18th movie|Apparent new Pokémon reportedly seen at the end of movie 18|"Hoopa and the Clash of Ages" to premiere in Australian Hoyts theatres on Nov. 5|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages to make US debut on Cartoon Network}}

*[http://www.pokemon-movie.jp Japanese movie website]
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/ Pokemon.co.jp movie website]

==Related articles==
* [[The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa (manga)]]

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Water Shuriken (move)

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basepp=20 |
maxpp=32 |
power=15 |
accuracy=100 |
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gen=VI |
category6=Cool|
appeal6=3|
jam6=0|
cdesc6=Causes the user to move earlier on the next turn.|
touches=no |
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flag7=no |
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'''Water Shuriken''' (Japanese: '''みずしゅりけん''' ''Water Shuriken'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Water}} [[multi-strike move]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Greninja}}.

==Effect==
Water Shuriken deals damage and is an increased [[priority]] move, hitting the target 2-5 times per use. There is a 33.3% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 33.3% chance it will hit 3 times, a 16.7% chance it will hit 4 times, and a 16.7% chance it will hit 5 times. Ignoring the possibility of missing, it will hit 3.168 times on average, giving it an average power of 47.52. Each strike made has an equal chance to be a [[critical hit]].

Water Shuriken may continue attacking after breaking a {{m|substitute}}. {{m|Bide}} and {{m|Counter}} will only acknowledge the last strike of this move.

If the target has {{a|Weak Armor}}, each strike will activate it.

If a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Sash}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Band}}, or {{a|Sturdy}} activates before the last strike is dealt, the following strike will cause the defending Pokémon to faint. A Focus Band can still activate repeatedly to prevent fainting, but each chance is independent of the previous one.

==Description==
{{movedesc|water}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}|The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.}}
|}
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==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Water|6}}
{{Moveentry/Level6|617|Accelgor|1|Bug|Bug|{{tt|--|ORAS}}}}
{{Moveentry/Level6|658|Greninja|2|Water|Dark|36, 75|STAB='''}}
{{Movefooter|Water|6}}
==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=water|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a shuriken of water from its hand, then tosses it at the opponent.|image1=Riot Greninja Water Shuriken.png|image1p=Riot's Greninja|image2=Sanpei Greninja Water Shuriken.png|image2p=Sanpei's Greninja|image3=Ash Greninja Water Shuriken.png|image3p=Ash's Greninja}}
{{movep|type=water|ms=658|pkmn=Greninja|method=Greninja forms a shuriken of water in its hand. It then tosses the shuriken at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=water|user=Riot|user1=Riot's Greninja|startcode=M17|startname=Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=water|user=Sanpei|user1=Sanpei's Greninja|startcode=XY052|startname=A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{movemid|type=water|user=Ippei|user1=Ippei's Greninja|startcode=XY098|startname=XY098}}
{{movebtm|type=water|user=Ash's Greninja|startcode=XY099|startname=XY099}}

==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
{{movemanga|type=water|exp=yes|gen=|image1=Riot Greninja Water Shuriken M17 manga.png|image1p=Greninja}}
{{movep|type=water|ms=658|pkmn=Greninja|method= Greninja forms a shuriken of water in its hand. It then tosses the shuriken at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=water|user=Riot|user1=Riot's Greninja|startcode=Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|startname=Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|notes=Debut}}

==In other games==
[[File:Greninja SSB4 Water Shuriken.png|thumb|250px|Greninja using Water Shuriken]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Water Shuriken appears as {{SSB|Greninja}}'s neutral special attack. It is a chargeable projectile. When fully charged, it slowly travels forward and hits multiple times, while if not charged at all it functions as a small fast projectile. Unlike other chargeable projectiles, it cannot be stored.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}
|zh_cmn=水手裏劍 ''{{tt|Shuǐ Shǒulǐjiàn|Water Shuriken}}''
|fr=Sheauriken
|de=Wasser-Shuriken
|it=Acqualame
|ko=물수리검 ''{{tt|Mul Surigeom|Water Shuriken}}''
|es=Shuriken de Agua
|pt_br=Estrela-Ninja de Água
|pl=Wodny Shuriken}}
{{-}}

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Increased priority moves]]
[[Category:Multi-strike moves]]

[[de:Wasser-Shuriken]]
[[fr:Sheauriken]]
[[it:Acqualame (mossa)]]
[[ja:みずしゅりけん]]
[[zh:水手里剑（技能）]]

Water Shuriken (move)

2015-12-11T20:00:08Z

Timsworld: /* In the movie adaptations */

{{MoveInfobox|
n=494|
name=Water Shuriken |
jname=みずしゅりけん |
jtrans=Water Shuriken |
jtranslit=Mizu Shuriken |
gameimage=Water Shuriken 2.png|
gameimage2=Water Shuriken 3.png|
gameimagewidth=300|
type=Water |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=20 |
maxpp=32 |
power=15 |
accuracy=100 |
priority=+1 |
gen=VI |
category6=Cool|
appeal6=3|
jam6=0|
cdesc6=Causes the user to move earlier on the next turn.|
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=no |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
target=anyadjacent |
footnotes= }}

'''Water Shuriken''' (Japanese: '''みずしゅりけん''' ''Water Shuriken'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Water}} [[multi-strike move]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Greninja}}.

==Effect==
Water Shuriken deals damage and is an increased [[priority]] move, hitting the target 2-5 times per use. There is a 33.3% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 33.3% chance it will hit 3 times, a 16.7% chance it will hit 4 times, and a 16.7% chance it will hit 5 times. Ignoring the possibility of missing, it will hit 3.168 times on average, giving it an average power of 47.52. Each strike made has an equal chance to be a [[critical hit]].

Water Shuriken may continue attacking after breaking a {{m|substitute}}. {{m|Bide}} and {{m|Counter}} will only acknowledge the last strike of this move.

If the target has {{a|Weak Armor}}, each strike will activate it.

If a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Sash}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Band}}, or {{a|Sturdy}} activates before the last strike is dealt, the following strike will cause the defending Pokémon to faint. A Focus Band can still activate repeatedly to prevent fainting, but each chance is independent of the previous one.

==Description==
{{movedesc|water}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}|The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.}}
|}
|}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Water|6}}
{{Moveentry/Level6|617|Accelgor|1|Bug|Bug|{{tt|--|ORAS}}}}
{{Moveentry/Level6|658|Greninja|2|Water|Dark|36, 75|STAB='''}}
{{Movefooter|Water|6}}
==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=water|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a shuriken of water from its hand, then tosses it at the opponent.|image1=Riot Greninja Water Shuriken.png|image1p=Riot's Greninja|image2=Sanpei Greninja Water Shuriken.png|image2p=Sanpei's Greninja|image3=Ash Greninja Water Shuriken.png|image3p=Ash's Greninja}}
{{movep|type=water|ms=658|pkmn=Greninja|method=Greninja forms a shuriken of water in its hand. It then tosses the shuriken at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=water|user=Riot|user1=Riot's Greninja|startcode=M17|startname=Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=water|user=Sanpei|user1=Sanpei's Greninja|startcode=XY052|startname=A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{movemid|type=water|user=Ippei|user1=Ippei's Greninja|startcode=XY098|startname=XY098}}
{{movebtm|type=water|user=Ash's Greninja|startcode=XY099|startname=XY099}}

==In the manga==
{{incomplete|section|description of the move}}
===In the movie adaptations===
{{movemanga|type=water|exp=yes|gen=|image1=Riot Greninja Water Shuriken M17 manga.png|image1p=Greninja}}
{{movep|type=water|ms=658|pkmn=Greninja|method= Greninja forms a shuriken of water in its hand. It then tosses the shuriken at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=water|user=Riot|user1=Riot's Greninja|startcode=Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|startname=Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|notes=Debut}}

==In other games==
[[File:Greninja SSB4 Water Shuriken.png|thumb|250px|Greninja using Water Shuriken]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Water Shuriken appears as {{SSB|Greninja}}'s neutral special attack. It is a chargeable projectile. When fully charged, it slowly travels forward and hits multiple times, while if not charged at all it functions as a small fast projectile. Unlike other chargeable projectiles, it cannot be stored.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}
|zh_cmn=水手裏劍 ''{{tt|Shuǐ Shǒulǐjiàn|Water Shuriken}}''
|fr=Sheauriken
|de=Wasser-Shuriken
|it=Acqualame
|ko=물수리검 ''{{tt|Mul Surigeom|Water Shuriken}}''
|es=Shuriken de Agua
|pt_br=Estrela-Ninja de Água
|pl=Wodny Shuriken}}
{{-}}

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Increased priority moves]]
[[Category:Multi-strike moves]]

[[de:Wasser-Shuriken]]
[[fr:Sheauriken]]
[[it:Acqualame (mossa)]]
[[ja:みずしゅりけん]]
[[zh:水手里剑（技能）]]

XY011

2014-04-05T12:50:10Z

Timsworld: /* Plot */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY010 |
prevtitle=Mega-Mega Meowth Madness! |
nextcode=XY012 |
nexttitle=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler! |
series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=XY011 |
altepcode=EP810 |
colorscheme=Kalos|
screen=hd|
title_en=The Bamboozling Forest!|
title_ja=竹林の追跡！ヤンチャムとゴロンダ！！|
title_ja_trans=Pursuit in the Bamboo Forest! Yancham and Goronda!! |
broadcast_jp=December 19, 2013 |
broadcast_us=March 29, 2014 |
en_series= |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme (Version XY)]] |
ja_op=[[V (Volt)|Ｖ（ボルト）]] |
ja_ed=[[X Strait Y Scenery|Ｘ海峡Ｙ景色]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=西田健一 |
directorn=1 |
director=西田健一 |
artn=1 |
art=小山知洋 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=XY001-XY010|
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|xy|011}}
* {{BMGf|159084|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|160630|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|164077|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Bamboozling Forest!''' (Japanese: '''竹林の追跡！ヤンチャムとゴロンダ！！''' ''Pursuit in the Bamboo Forest! {{tt|Yancham|Pancham}} and {{tt|Goronda|Pangoro}}!!'') is the 11th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 810th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 19, 2013 and in the United States on March 29, 2014.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
The episode begins with {{TRT}} spying down with binoculars from their hot air balloon on {{Ash}} and company's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, who are eating. They decide to begin their capture of the Pokemon. Down in the forest, Ash, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} are in the middle of having lunch. They are unaware that two {{p|Pancham}} are spying on the group from the surrounding bushes. {{AP|Pikachu}} and the rest of the Pokemon notice the occurrence, except for [[Clemont's Chespin]], who is focused on eating. Ash notices and asks what's wrong, to which the Pokémon turn to the bush where they heard the Pancham. [[Ash's Froakie]] fires its frubbles into the bushes, and the two Pancham roll out, covered in the frubbles. Team Rocket watches from above, and [[James]] uses his scanner to identify Pancham. Ash cleans up the Pancham and apologizes for surprising them, while Serena observes with her Pokédex. She notes that the Pancham looks different in the Pokédex, in the picture it is glaring, but the wild Pancham are smiling and looking innocent and "cute." The two Pancham run over to Chespin, who is eating its food, and begin to talk to it in Pokémon language. In response, Clemont whips out another one of his machines, this time a Pokémon Translator Device. He holds the microphone piece out to the Pancham, who look at each other, wink, and nod. They say that their stuff is everyone's stuff, and the machine translates, much to everyone's delight. However, when Clemont's back is turned, the pair exchange mischievous glances, which the Pokémon notice. Serena wonders if the machine translated correctly, and points out that she thinks the Pancham asked if they could share their food. Pikachu attempts to warn Ash, but Serena offers the two Pancham Pokémon food. When they finish the food, the Pancham continue until they've eaten all of both the travelers and the Pokémon's food. Clemont rejoices that his translation was indeed correct after all.

Pikachu, Froakie, and {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} comfort Chespin as a shadow appears over them. It is Team Rocket, who launches a net and captures the four Pokémon and starts to fly away, while the Pancham flee. Ash sends out {{AP|Fletchling}} to stop them, and in return, James takes out his {{TP|James|Inkay}}. Inkay spits out ink and Fletchling is hit, and falls into Ash's arms. Team Rocket escape, and Ash and his friends follow them. Team Rocket rejoices, and discuss informing {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, and a quarrel ensues over who deserves the credit. A battle ensues, and James's Inkay's {{m|Psybeam}} is bounced off [[Jessie]]'s {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s {{m|Mirror Coat}}, which causes the balloon to explode, releasing the captive Pokémon. Ash's group observes from afar and are worried for the safety of their Pokémon. Clemont remembers {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}'s communication powers, and tell it to notify them if it catches Pikachu's electricity. Meanwhile, {{MTR}} falls from the balloon only to hit a walking {{p|Pangoro}} in a bamboo forest. Meowth quickly tries to apologize, but Pangoro throws him into the sky again.

Froakie has landed in a river, and when it reaches the shore, it is greeted by rustling in the bushes. It disguises itself with its frubbles, but it is only Pikachu who emerges, and motions Froakie to follow him through the bamboo forest, where they find Chespin. They are interrupted on their search for Fennekin by Meowth, who is stuck on a tree, pleading for help. Chespin uses {{m|Pin Missile}} to release Meowth, who thanks them and offers a truce, but really plans to use them as shields if Pangoro emerges again.

Jessie and James walk dejectedly with their Pokémon when the two Pancham reappear, this time with glares on their faces. Jessie and James decide to capture them. Inkay's Psybeam is effective, and James is about to throw out a [[Poké Ball]] when Pangoro appears behind them. Inkay, on its own accord, sprays ink on Pangoro, as Team Rocket tries to desperately warn it, but it is too late: Pangoro has grown infuriated. It punches Team Rocket into the sky yet again. The two Pancham and the Pangoro grin in their success. Elsewhere in the forest, Fennekin is alone by the stream, when Pikachu and his companions, including Meowth come rushing to it, overjoyed to have finally found it. Fennekin is worried about the state of its tail, and Froakie cleans it with its frubbles. Along another path, the rest of Team Rocket walks, sore from Pangoro's attack. Jessie trips and falls over something black and pointy sticking up from the ground. The thing bursts out from the ground and floats before them, flashing its lights; it is a {{p|Pumpkaboo}}. Jessie throws out a Poké Ball and captures it successfully on the first try, much to James's disbelief.

Nearby, Dedenne and Pikachu sense each other's electricity. Fennekin chomps on a stick, but Chespin is disgusted with its own stick, and throws it away, only to hit the Pangoro, who quickly loses its temper. Pikachu, Fennekin, Froakie, and Meowth start to run, but Chespin is left on the spot, and hits Pangoro with its Pin Missile. Seeing Pangoro accompanied by the two Pancham, Meowth realizes that the three were working together all along. Pangoro, reacting from Chespin's attack, drops the bamboo shoot from its mouth. It slumps to the forest floor, having lost all of its energy. Just then, Ash, Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie run into the scene. Meowth pretends to be pleased and explains that the problem is Pangoro, and that it is also Chespin's fault for destroying Pangoro's precious leaf. The Pancham are angry, and Meowth translates, saying that the Pancham demand that to make their leader well again, it needs its special bamboo leaf, only specifically one from a tree on a rock ahead. Clemont feels bad and resolves to go look for a new leaf, and the rest of his friends agree to accompany him, led by one of the Pancham. The other Pancham and Meowth stay behind, saying he is "concerned with the well-being of Pangoro" mush to Serena's disbelief. While the group is gone, Team Rocket whispers to Meowth from the bushes, and Meowth explains the situation.

The search group reaches the bottom of the rock, which is gigantic. Ash decides he will climb up, but the task proves difficult. Serena suggests an easier way: Chespin can use {{m|Vine Whip}} to grab the leaf, and the Pokémon gets it down in no time. The group returns to Pangoro, only to find Pangoro tied with ropes, along with the other Pancham and Team Rocket is waiting for them, reunited with Meowth. Ash protests and Jessie releases her newly-caught [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo|Pumpkaboo]], who uses {{m|Leech Seed}} on the group, tying up all the Pokemon and drains their strength (expect Chespin's). Ash realizes they could be saved if Pangoro is reunited with its bamboo leaf, so he charges forward. To prevent Ash from going any further, James tells Inkay to use Psybeam, but Pikachu protects Ash with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Jessie sends Pumpkaboo to attack Ash with {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but it is met with the combined {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Mud Shot}} of Froakie and [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Chespin and Fennekin also combine their {{m|Ember}} and Pin Missile attacks to take down Wobbuffet. Ash leaps through the smoke and places the leaf in Pangoro's mouth. Pangoro breaks through its ropes, strength restored, and sends Team Rocket blasting off again with a {{m|Hammer Arm}}. The other Pokemon's roots melt away and everyone rejoices. Ash and his friends thank and apologize to Pangoro for the commotion they caused, and Pangoro forgives them. The whole group celebrates as the Pancham dance around.

As the sun sets, the travelers wave goodbye to Pangoro and the Pancham, and continue on their journey. Just then, Ash remembers that they had been in the middle of lunch and didn't finish eating, and the group all groans with rumbling stomachs.

==Major events==

* [[Jessie]] catches a {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}.
* [[Clemont's Chespin]] is revealed to know {{m|Vine Whip}}.
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

* {{p|Pancham}}
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY011.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY011.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pancham}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Who's That Pokémon?|Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Pancham}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchling}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Pancham}} (×2; debut)
* {{p|Pangoro}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Pikachu for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* The title card for this episode focuses on {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* This is the first episode to feature {{type|Grass}} Pokémon's immunity to {{m|Leech Seed}}, as [[Clemont's Chespin]] was seen being unaffected by [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]]'s Leech Seed's energy absorption.
* The [[XY012|next episode]] preview is narrated by {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.
** A special preview of the upcoming episodes of the {{series|XY}} was also shown.
*** {{p|Sylveon}} appearing. (''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'')
*** {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} dodging foe's attack, {{an|Bonnie}} and {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} happily jumps. (''[[XY015|An Appetite for Battle!]]'')
*** [[Ash's Froakie]] battling a {{p|Frogadier}}. ([[XY017]])
*** A {{p|Malamar}} attacking both Ash's group and {{TRT}}. ([[XY019]])
*** An {{p|Absol}}, {{p|Snorlax}} ([[XY018]]), and {{p|Lucario}} appearing.
*** [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}} battling [[Grant]]'s {{p|Onix}} at the [[Battle Chateau]]. ([[XY020]])
*** [[Diantha]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] her {{p|Gardevoir}} during a battle with Team Rocket, who have captured it.
*** {{an|Serena}} grabbing her {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}}. ([[XY021]])
*** [[Ash's Pikachu]] under mind control. ([[XY019]])
*** Bonnie discovering that her bag has a {{p|Pichu}} in it. (''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]'')

===Errors===
* The lower half of Pancham's body would vary between having the standard gray lower half to only having a gray stripe and the rest of its lower half being black.
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Froakie}} pulled {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} out of the ground, the two brown triangles on Chespin's face disappears for a few frames.
* When [[Jessie]] threw a [[Poké Ball]] to catch a {{p|Pumpkaboo}}, its fangs are missing.
* When {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} found the track where Pikachu and the other Pokémon are, its tooth is missing.
* When {{p|Pangoro}} got hit by a twig thrown by Chespin and became very mad, {{p|Pangoro}}'s ears are colored the same way as its eyes, and its paws are colored black instead of dark-gray.

<gallery>
File:XY011_error_3.png|Chespin without the two triangles on its face
File:XY011_error_5.png|Pumpkaboo without its fangs
File:XY011_error_4.png|Dedenne without its tooth
File:XY011_error.png|Pangoro's ears and paws errors
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, when Pikachu got affected by {{m|Leech Seed}}, Ash's mouth moves but no sound comes out.

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY010 |
prevtitle=Mega-Mega Meowth Madness! |
nextcode=XY012 |
nexttitle=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler! |
series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:XY series episodes|011]]

[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon|811]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Pikachu|811]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Meowth|811]]

[[fr:XY011]]
[[ja:XY編第11話]]
[[zh:XY011]]

XY011

2014-03-31T15:23:21Z

Timsworld: /* Plot */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY010 |
prevtitle=Mega-Mega Meowth Madness! |
nextcode=XY012 |
nexttitle=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler! |
series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=XY011 |
altepcode=EP810 |
colorscheme=Kalos|
screen=hd|
title_en=The Bamboozling Forest!|
title_ja=竹林の追跡！ヤンチャムとゴロンダ！！|
title_ja_trans=Pursuit in the Bamboo Forest! Yancham and Goronda!! |
broadcast_jp=December 19, 2013 |
broadcast_us=March 29, 2014 |
en_series= |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme (Version XY)]] |
ja_op=[[V (Volt)|Ｖ（ボルト）]] |
ja_ed=[[X Strait Y Scenery|Ｘ海峡Ｙ景色]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=西田健一 |
directorn=1 |
director=西田健一 |
artn=1 |
art=小山知洋 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=XY001-XY010|
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|xy|011}}
* {{BMGf|159084|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|160630|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|164077|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Bamboozling Forest!''' (Japanese: '''竹林の追跡！ヤンチャムとゴロンダ！！''' ''Pursuit in the Bamboo Forest! {{tt|Yancham|Pancham}} and {{tt|Goronda|Pangoro}}!!'') is the 11th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 810th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 19, 2013 and in the United States on March 29, 2014.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
This episode begins with [[Team Rocket]] spying down with binoculars from their hot air balloon on [[Ash]] and company's [[Pokemon]], who are eating. They decide to begin their capture of the Pokemon. Down in the forest, Ash, [[Serena]], [[Clemont]], and [[Bonnie]] are in the middle of having lunch. They are unaware that two {{p|Pancham}} are spying on the group from the surrounding bushes.[[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] and the rest of the Pokemon notice the occurrence, except for Clemont's [[Chespin]], who is focused on eating. Ash notices and asks what's wrong, to which the Pokemon turn to the bush where the heard the Pancham. Ash's [[Froakie]] fires its frubbles into the bushes, and the two Pancham roll out, covered in the bubbles. Team Rocket watches from above, and [[James]] uses his scanner to identify Pancham. Ash cleans up the Pancham and apologizes for surprising them, while Serena observes with her Pokedex. She notes that the Pancham looks different in the Pokedex, in the picture it is glaring, but the wild Pancham are smiling and looking innocent and "cute." The two Panchams run over to Chespin, who is eating its food, and begin to talk to it in Pokemon language. In response, Clemont whips out another one of his machines, this time a Pokemon Translator Device. He holds the microphone piece out to the Pancham, who look at each other, wink, and nod. They say that their stuff is everyone's stuff, and the machine translates, much to everyone's delight. However, when Clemont's back is turned, the pair exchange mischievous glances, which the Pokemon notice. Serena wonders the machine translated correctly, and points out that she thinks the Pancham asked if they could share their food. Pikachu attempts to warn Ash, but Serena offers the two Pancham Pokemon food. When they finish the food, the Pancham continue until they've eaten all of both the travelers and Pokemon's food. Clemont rejoices that his translation was indeed correct after all.

Pikachu, Froakie, and [[Fennekin]] comfort Chespin as a shadow appears over them. It is Team Rocket, who launches a net and captures the four Pokemon and starts to fly away, while the Pancham flee. Ash sends out [[Ash's Fletchling|Fletchling]] to stop them, and in return, James takes out [[James's Inkay|Inkay]]. Inkay spits out ink and Fletchling is hit, and falls into Ash's arms. Team Rocket escape, and Ash and his friends follow. Team Rocket rejoices, and discuss informing [[Team Rocket HQ]], and a quarrel ensues over who deserves the credit. A battle ensues, and James's Inkay's [[Psybeam]] is bounced of [[Jessie]]'s [[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Wobbuffet]]'s {{m|Mirror Coat}}, which causes the balloon to explode, releasing the captive Pokemon. Ash's group observes from a far and are worried for the safety of their Pokemon. Clemont remembers [[Dedenne]]'s communication powers, and tell it to notify them if it catches Pikachu's electricity. Meanwhile, [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]] falls from the balloon only to hit a walking {{p|Pangoro}} in a bamboo forest. Meowth quickly tries to apologize, but Pangoro throws him into the sky again.

Froakie has landed in a river, and when it reaches the shore, it is greeted by rustling in the bushes. It disguises itself, but it is only Pikachu who emerges, and motions Froakie to follow him through the bamboo forest, where they find Chespin. They are interrupted on their search for Fennekin by Meowth, who is stuck on a tree, pleading for help. Chespin uses its pins to release Meowth, who thanks them and offers a truce, but really plans to use them as shields if Pangoro emerges again.

Jessie and James walk dejectedly with their Pokemon when the two Pancham reappear, this time with glares on their faces. Jessie and James decide to capture them. Inkay's Psybeam is effective, and Team Rocket are about to throw out a [[Pokeball]] when Pangoro appears behind them. Inkay, on its own accord, sprays ink on Pangoro, as Team Rocket tries to desperately warn it, but it is too late: Pangoro has grown infuriated. It punches Team Rocket into the sky yet again. The two Pancham and the Pangoro grin in their success. Elsewhere in the forest, Fennekin is alone by the stream, when Pikachu and his companions, including Meowth come rushing to it, overjoyed to have finally found it. Fennekin is worried about the state of its tail, and Froakie cleans it. Along another path, the rest of Team Rocket walks, sore from Pangoro's attack. Jessie trips and falls over something black an pointy sticking up from the ground. The thing bursts out from the ground and floats before them, flashing lights; it is a {{p|Pumpkaboo}}. Jessie throws out a Pokeball and captures it successfully on the first try, much to James's disbelief.

Nearby, Dedenne and Pikachu sense each other's electricity. Fennekin chomps on a stick, but Chespin is disgusted with its own stick, and throws it away from it, only to hit the Pangoro, who quickly loses its temper. Pikachu, Fennekin, Froakie, and Meowth start to run, but Chespin is left on the spot, and hits Pangoro with its {{m|Pin Missile}}. Seeing Pangoro accompanied by the two Pancham, Meowth realizes that the three were working together all along. Pangoro, reacting from Chespin's attack, drops the bamboo shoot from its mouth. It slumps to the forest floor, having lost all of its energy. Just then, Ash, Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie run into the scene. Meowth pretends to be pleased and explains that the problem is Pangoro, and that it is also Chespin's fault for destroying Pangoro's precious leaf. The Pancham are angry, and Meowth translates, saying that the Pancham demand that to make their leader well again, it needs its special bamboo leaf, only specifically one from a tree on a rock ahead. Clemont feels bad and resolves to go look for a new leaf, and the rest of his friends agree to accompany him, led by the Pancham. Only Meowth stays behind, saying he is "concerned with the well-being of Pangoro." While the group is gone, Team Rocket whispers to Meowth from the bushes, and Meowth explains the situation.

The search group reaches the bottom of the rock, which is gigantic. Ash decides he will climb up, but the task proves difficult. Serena suggests an easier way: Chespin can use {{m|Vine Whip}} to grab the leaf, and the Pokemon gets it down in no time. The group returns to Pangoro, only to find Pangoro tied with ropes, along with the Pancham and Team Rocket is waiting for them, reunited with Meowth. Ash protests and Jessie releases her newly-caught [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo|Pumpkaboo]], who uses [[Leech Seed]] on the group, tying up all the Pokemon and draining their strength (expect Chespin). Ash realizes they could be saved if Pangoro is reunited with its bamboo leaf, so he charges forward. To prevent Ash from going any further, James tells Inkay to use Psybeam, but Pikachu protects Ash with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Jessie sends Pumpkaboo to attack Ash with {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but it is met with the combined forces of Froakie and Clemont's [[Clemont's Bunnelby|Bunnelby]]. Chespin and Fennekin also combine forces to take down Wobbuffet. Ash leaps through the smoke and places the leaf in Pangoro's mouth. Pangoro breaks through its bonds, strength restored, and sends Team Rocket blasting off again. The other Pokemon's bonds melt away and everyone rejoices. Ash and his friends thank and apologize to Pangoro for the commotion they cause, and Pangoro forgives them. The whole group celebrates as the Pancham dance around.

As the sun sets, the travelers wave goodbye to Pangoro and the Pancham, and continue on their journey. Just then, Ash remembers that they had been in the middle of lunch and didn't finish eating, and the group all groans with rumbling stomachs.

==Major events==

* [[Jessie]] catches a {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}.
* [[Clemont's Chespin]] is revealed to know {{m|Vine Whip}}.
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

* {{p|Pancham}}
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY011.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY011.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pancham}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Who's That Pokémon?|Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Pancham}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchling}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Pancham}} (×2; debut)
* {{p|Pangoro}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Pikachu for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* The title card for this episode focuses on {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* This is the first episode to feature {{type|Grass}} Pokémon's immunity to {{m|Leech Seed}}, as [[Clemont's Chespin]] was seen being unaffected by [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]]'s Leech Seed's energy absorption.
* The [[XY012|next episode]] preview is narrated by {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.
** A special preview of the upcoming episodes of the {{series|XY}} was also shown.
*** {{p|Sylveon}} appearing. (''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'')
*** [[Ash's Froakie]] battling a {{p|Frogadier}}. ([[XY017]])
*** A {{p|Malamar}} attacking both Ash's group and {{TRT}}. ([[XY019]])
*** An {{p|Absol}}, {{p|Snorlax}} ([[XY018]]), and {{p|Lucario}} appearing.
*** [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}} battling [[Grant]]'s {{p|Onix}} at the [[Battle Chateau]]. ([[XY020]])
*** [[Diantha]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] her {{p|Gardevoir}} during a battle with Team Rocket, who have captured it.
*** [[Ash's Pikachu]] under mind control. ([[XY019]])
*** Bonnie discovering that her bag has a {{p|Pichu}} in it. (''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]'')

===Errors===
* The lower half of Pancham's body would vary between having the standard gray lower half to only having a gray stripe and the rest of its lower half being black.
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Froakie}} pulled {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} out of the ground, the two brown triangles on Chespin's face disappears for a few frames.
* When [[Jessie]] threw a [[Poké Ball]] to catch a {{p|Pumpkaboo}}, its fangs are missing.
* When {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} found the track where Pikachu and the other Pokémon are, its tooth is missing.
* When {{p|Pangoro}} got hit by a twig thrown by Chespin and became very mad, {{p|Pangoro}}'s ears are colored the same way as its eyes, and its paws are colored black instead of dark-gray.

<gallery>
File:XY011_error_3.png|Chespin without the two triangles on its face
File:XY011_error_5.png|Pumpkaboo without its fangs
File:XY011_error_4.png|Dedenne without its tooth
File:XY011_error.png|Pangoro's ears and paws errors
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, when Pikachu got affected by {{m|Leech Seed}}, Ash's mouth moves but no sound comes out.

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}
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prevtitle=Mega-Mega Meowth Madness! |
nextcode=XY012 |
nexttitle=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler! |
series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:XY series episodes|011]]

[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon|811]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Pikachu|811]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Meowth|811]]

[[fr:XY011]]
[[ja:XY編第11話]]
[[zh:XY011]]

XY011

2014-03-31T15:17:03Z

Timsworld: /* Plot */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY010 |
prevtitle=Mega-Mega Meowth Madness! |
nextcode=XY012 |
nexttitle=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler! |
series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=XY011 |
altepcode=EP810 |
colorscheme=Kalos|
screen=hd|
title_en=The Bamboozling Forest!|
title_ja=竹林の追跡！ヤンチャムとゴロンダ！！|
title_ja_trans=Pursuit in the Bamboo Forest! Yancham and Goronda!! |
broadcast_jp=December 19, 2013 |
broadcast_us=March 29, 2014 |
en_series= |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme (Version XY)]] |
ja_op=[[V (Volt)|Ｖ（ボルト）]] |
ja_ed=[[X Strait Y Scenery|Ｘ海峡Ｙ景色]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=西田健一 |
directorn=1 |
director=西田健一 |
artn=1 |
art=小山知洋 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=XY001-XY010|
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|xy|011}}
* {{BMGf|159084|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|160630|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|164077|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Bamboozling Forest!''' (Japanese: '''竹林の追跡！ヤンチャムとゴロンダ！！''' ''Pursuit in the Bamboo Forest! {{tt|Yancham|Pancham}} and {{tt|Goronda|Pangoro}}!!'') is the 11th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 810th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 19, 2013 and in the United States on March 29, 2014.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
This episode begins with [[Team Rocket]] spying down with binoculars from their hot air balloon on [[Ash]] and company's [[Pokemon]], who are eating. They decide to begin their capture of the Pokemon. Down in the forest, Ash, [[Serena]], [[Clemont]], and [[Bonnie]] are in the middle of having lunch. They are unaware that two {{p|Pancham}} are spying on the group from the surrounding bushes.[[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] and the rest of the Pokemon notice the occurrence, except for Clemont's [[Chespin]], who is focused on eating. Ash notices and asks what's wrong, to which the Pokemon turn to the bush where the heard the Pancham. Ash's [[Froakie]] fires its frubbles into the bushes, and the two Pancham roll out, covered in the bubbles. Team Rocket watches from above, and [[James]] uses his scanner to identify Pancham. Ash cleans up the Pancham and apologizes for surprising them, while Serena observes with her Pokedex. She notes that the Pancham looks different in the Pokedex, in the picture it is glaring, but the wild Pancham are smiling and looking innocent and "cute." The two Panchams run over to Chespin, who is eating its food, and begin to talk to it in Pokemon language. In response, Clemont whips out another one of his machines, this time a Pokemon Translator Device. He holds the microphone piece out to the Pancham, who look at each other, wink, and nod. They say that their stuff is everyone's stuff, and the machine translates, much to everyone's delight. However, when Clemont's back is turned, the pair exchange mischievous glances, which the Pokemon notice. Serena wonders the machine translated correctly, and points out that she thinks the Pancham asked if they could share their food. Pikachu attempts to warn Ash, but Serena offers the two Pancham Pokemon food. When they finish the food, the Pancham continue until they've eaten all of both the travelers and Pokemon's food. Clemont rejoices that his translation was indeed correct after all.

Pikachu, Froakie, and [[Fennekin]] comfort Chespin as a shadow appears over them. It is Team Rocket, who launches a net and captures the four Pokemon and starts to fly away, while the Pancham flee. Ash sends out [[Ash's Fletchling|Fletchling]] to stop them, and in return, James takes out [[James's Inkay|Inkay]]. Inkay spits out ink and Fletchling is hit, and falls into Ash's arms. Team Rocket escape, and Ash and his friends follow. Team Rocket rejoices, and discuss informing [[Team Rocket HQ]], and a quarrel ensues over who deserves the credit. A battle ensues, and James's Inkay's [[Psybeam]] is bounced of [[Jessie]]'s [[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Wobbuffet]]'s {{m|Mirror Coat}}, which causes the balloon to explode, releasing the captive Pokemon. Ash's group observes from a far and are worried for the safety of their Pokemon. Clemont remembers [[Dedenne]]'s communication powers, and tell it to notify them if it catches Pikachu's electricity. Meanwhile, [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]] falls from the balloon only to hit a walking {{p|Pangoro}} in a bamboo forest. Meowth quickly tries to apologize, but Pangoro throws him into the sky again.

Froakie has landed in a river, and when it reaches the shore, it is greeted by rustling in the bushes. It disguises itself, but it is only Pikachu who emerges, and motions Froakie to follow him through the bamboo forest, where they find Chespin. They are interrupted on their search for Fennekin by Meowth, who is stuck on a tree, pleading for help. Chespin uses its pins to release Meowth, who thanks them and offers a truce, but really plans to use them as shields if Pangoro emerges again.

Jessie and James walk dejectedly with their Pokemon when the two Pancham reappear, this time with glares on their faces. Jessie and James decide to capture them. Inkay's Psybeam is effective, and Team Rocket are about to throw out a [[Pokeball]] when Pangoro appears behind them. Inkay, on its own accord, sprays ink on Pancham, as Team Rocket tries to desperately warn it, but it is too late: Pancham has grown infuriated. It punches Team Rocket into the sky yet again. The two Pancham and the Pangoro grin in their success. Elsewhere in the forest, Fennekin is alone by the stream, when Pikachu and his companions, including Meowth come rushing to it, overjoyed to have finally found it. Fennekin is worried about the state of its tail, and Froakie cleans it. Along another path, the rest of Team Rocket walks, sore from Pangoro's attack. Jessie trips and falls over something black an pointy sticking up from the ground. The thing bursts out from the ground and floats before them, flashing lights; it is a {{p|Pumpkaboo}}. Jessie throws out a Pokeball and captures it successfully on the first try, much to James's disbelief.

Nearby, Dedenne and Pikachu sense each other's electricity. Fennekin chomps on a stick, but Chespin is disgusted with its own stick, and throws it away from it, only to hit the Pangoro, who quickly loses its temper. Pikachu, Fennekin, Froakie, and Meowth start to run, but Chespin is left on the spot, and hits Pangoro with its {{m|Pin Missile}}. Seeing Pangoro accompanied by the two Pancham, Meowth realizes that the three were working together all along. Pangoro, reacting from Chespin's attack, drops the bamboo shoot from its mouth. It slumps to the forest floor, having lost all of its energy. Just then, Ash, Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie run into the scene. Meowth pretends to be pleased and explains that the problem is Pangoro, and that it is also Chespin's fault for destroying Pangoro's precious leaf. The Pancham are angry, and Meowth translates, saying that the Pancham demand that to make their leader well again, it needs its special bamboo leaf, only specifically one from a tree on a rock ahead. Clemont feels bad and resolves to go look for a new leaf, and the rest of his friends agree to accompany him, led by the Pancham. Only Meowth stays behind, saying he is "concerned with the well-being of Pangoro." While the group is gone, Team Rocket whispers to Meowth from the bushes, and Meowth explains the situation.

The search group reaches the bottom of the rock, which is gigantic. Ash decides he will climb up, but the task proves difficult. Serena suggests an easier way: Chespin can use {{m|Vine Whip}} to grab the leaf, and the Pokemon gets it down in no time. The group returns to Pangoro, only to find Pangoro tied with ropes, along with the other Pancham and Team Rocket is waiting for them, reunited with Meowth. Ash protests and Jessie releases her newly-caught [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo|Pumpkaboo]], who uses [[Leech Seed]] on the group, tying up all the Pokemon and draining their strength (expect Chespin). Ash realizes they could be saved if Pangoro is reunited with its bamboo lead, so he charges forward. To prevent Ash from going any further, James tells Inkay to use Psybeam, but Pikachu protects Ash with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Jessie sends Pumpkaboo to attack Ash with {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but it is met with the combined forces of Froakie and Clemont's [[Clemont's Bunnelby|Bunnelby]]. Chespin and Fennekin also combine forces to take down Wobbuffet. Ash leaps through the smoke and places the leaf in Pangoro's mouth. Pangoro breaks through its bonds, strength restored, and sends Team Rocket blasting off again. The other Pokemon's bonds melt away and everyone rejoices. Ash and his friends thank and apologize to Pangoro for the commotion they cause, and Pangoro forgives them. The whole group celebrates as the Pancham dance around.

As the sun sets, the travelers wave goodbye to Pangoro and the Panchams, and continue on their journey. Just then, Ash remembers that they had been in the middle of lunch and didn't finish eating, and the group all groans with rumbling stomachs.

==Major events==

* [[Jessie]] catches a {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}.
* [[Clemont's Chespin]] is revealed to know {{m|Vine Whip}}.
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

* {{p|Pancham}}
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY011.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY011.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pancham}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Who's That Pokémon?|Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Pancham}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchling}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Pancham}} (×2; debut)
* {{p|Pangoro}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Pikachu for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* The title card for this episode focuses on {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* This is the first episode to feature {{type|Grass}} Pokémon's immunity to {{m|Leech Seed}}, as [[Clemont's Chespin]] was seen being unaffected by [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]]'s Leech Seed's energy absorption.
* The [[XY012|next episode]] preview is narrated by {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.
** A special preview of the upcoming episodes of the {{series|XY}} was also shown.
*** {{p|Sylveon}} appearing. (''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'')
*** [[Ash's Froakie]] battling a {{p|Frogadier}}. ([[XY017]])
*** A {{p|Malamar}} attacking both Ash's group and {{TRT}}. ([[XY019]])
*** An {{p|Absol}}, {{p|Snorlax}} ([[XY018]]), and {{p|Lucario}} appearing.
*** [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}} battling [[Grant]]'s {{p|Onix}} at the [[Battle Chateau]]. ([[XY020]])
*** [[Diantha]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] her {{p|Gardevoir}} during a battle with Team Rocket, who have captured it.
*** [[Ash's Pikachu]] under mind control. ([[XY019]])
*** Bonnie discovering that her bag has a {{p|Pichu}} in it. (''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]'')

===Errors===
* The lower half of Pancham's body would vary between having the standard gray lower half to only having a gray stripe and the rest of its lower half being black.
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Froakie}} pulled {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} out of the ground, the two brown triangles on Chespin's face disappears for a few frames.
* When [[Jessie]] threw a [[Poké Ball]] to catch a {{p|Pumpkaboo}}, its fangs are missing.
* When {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} found the track where Pikachu and the other Pokémon are, its tooth is missing.
* When {{p|Pangoro}} got hit by a twig thrown by Chespin and became very mad, {{p|Pangoro}}'s ears are colored the same way as its eyes, and its paws are colored black instead of dark-gray.

<gallery>
File:XY011_error_3.png|Chespin without the two triangles on its face
File:XY011_error_5.png|Pumpkaboo without its fangs
File:XY011_error_4.png|Dedenne without its tooth
File:XY011_error.png|Pangoro's ears and paws errors
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, when Pikachu got affected by {{m|Leech Seed}}, Ash's mouth moves but no sound comes out.

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY010 |
prevtitle=Mega-Mega Meowth Madness! |
nextcode=XY012 |
nexttitle=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler! |
series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:XY series episodes|011]]

[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon|811]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Pikachu|811]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Meowth|811]]

[[fr:XY011]]
[[ja:XY編第11話]]
[[zh:XY011]]

Meyer

2014-03-30T10:34:25Z

Timsworld: /* History */

{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
{{cleanup}}
{{CharInfobox|
color={{electric color}} |
corecolor={{electric color light}} |
bordercolor={{electric color dark}} |
name=Meyer |
jname=リモーネ|
tmname=Limone|
slogan=no |
image=Meyer.png |
size=200px |
caption= |
gender=Male |
colors=yes|
eyes=Brown|
hair=Brown|
region=[[Kalos]] |
hometown=[[Lumiose City]] |
relatives={{an|Clemont}} (son), {{an|Bonnie}} (daughter) |
trainer=no |
game=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=XY002 |
epname=Lumiose City Pursuit!|
enva=Unknown|
java=[[Kensuke Satō]]
}}

'''Meyer''' (Japanese: '''リモーネ''' ''Limone'') is a recurring character in the {{pkmn|anime}}. He is the father of {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}. He is also the identity of '''Blaziken Mask''' (Japanese: '''バシャーモかめん''' ''Bursyamo Mask'').

==History==
[[File:Blaziken Mask.png|thumb|left|250px|As Blaziken Mask]]
Blaziken Mask made his first appearance in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''. He was first seen standing on a rooftop in [[Lumiose City]] after his {{p|Blaziken}} saved {{Ash}} from falling off of the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]. The two then left by leaping away. He appeared again in ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]'', leaping off the buildings in Lumiose City. He then reappeared in [[XY010|the next episode]], using his Blaziken to save Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, [[Professor Sycamore]], and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} from {{TRT}}'s mecha before the two leap away.

Meyer first appeared in ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]'' riding a motorcycle with his {{p|Ampharos}} in [[Lumiose City]]. After surprising his two children, Clemont and Bonnie introduced him as their father and the manager of an electrical appliance store. Learning that his two children have new friends, he was moved and started crying. While Clemont introduced him to {{an|Serena}}, Meyer praised his son for finding "a beautiful girlfriend." Before leaving, he reminded Clemont that strictness is not enough for one to become a Trainer and unintentionally revealed to {{Ash}} and Serena that Clemont is also the Lumiose [[Gym Leader]]. At the end of the episode, Clemont revealed to him that [[Clembot]] would temporarily serve as the Gym Leader, while he and Bonnie would travel with Ash and Serena to become stronger. Deeply moved, he hugged his two children and called for a party to celebrate, allowing them to continue on their journey. Meyer briefly reappeared in [[XY010|the next episode]] when Ash and Clemont passed by him and Ampharos as they pursued {{TRT}}.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Meyer's Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]].

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Blaziken Mask
|pkmn=Blaziken
|nick=Blaziken ↔ Mega Blaziken
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|img=Blaziken Mask Blaziken.png
|img2=Blaziken Mask Mega Blaziken.png
|cap=Blaziken Mask's Blaziken
|cap2=Blaziken Mask's Mega Blaziken
|epnum=XY001
|epname=Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!
|desc={{p|Blaziken}} first appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' as a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Blaziken, where it was seen by Ash after leaping off of a flight control tower and quickly disappeared in a flash. In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Blaziken saved Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} from falling to their deaths off of the Prism Tower by catching them in midair in its Mega Evolved state and set them safely on the ground. It then returned to its Trainer, who congratulated it right before they left. It made another appearance in ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]'', where it leaped around Lumiose City with its Trainer. In the [[XY010|next episode]], Blaziken was used to damage Team Rocket's mecha, which allowed Pikachu and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} to finish it off.

Blaziken's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Meyer
|pkmn=Ampharos
|type1=Electric
|img=Meyer Ampharos.png
|epnum=XY009
|epname=Clemont's Got a Secret!
|desc={{p|Ampharos}} is Meyer's main Pokémon. It was first seen accompanying Meyer on his motorcycle.

None of its moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
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|ja=佐藤健輔 ''[[Kensuke Satō]]''}}

==Names==
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| リモーネ ''Limone''
| From ''limone'', Italian for {{wp|lemon}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Meyer
| From ''{{wp|Meyer lemon}}''
|}
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XY015

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(Japanese: '''ハリマロンVSマフォクシー！ダイエットバトル！？''' ''{{tt|Harimaron|Chespin}} VS {{tt|Mafoxy|Delphox}}! A Diet Battle!?'') is the 15th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 814th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 6, 2014.
{{spoilers}}


==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Froakie]] is revealed to know {{m|Pound}}.
* [[Clemont's Chespin]] is revealed to have {{a|Overgrow}} as its [[Ability]].
{{animeevents}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY015.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* {{OBP|Grampa|XY015}}
* {{OBP|Granny|XY015}}

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?|Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Delphox}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchling}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})
* {{p|Delphox}} ({{OBP|Grampa|XY015}}'s)
* {{p|Weedle}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Clemont.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Clemont for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Wobbuffet}}
* {{an|Bonnie}} narrates the preview for the [[XY016|next episode]].
** In the end of the preview, when Ash is saying the "Everyone, get Pokémon!" phrase, Bonnie says her "And keep them as well!" phrase after Ash finished his phrase.
* Music from ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' is used in this episode.

===Errors===
* When {{Ash}} is asking {{an|Serena}} what's wrong, {{an|Bonnie}}'s blouse is colored gray just like her undershirt instead of brown.
* When Pokémon are eating the meal, the part of one of {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}}'s fur near the white muzzle on its left cheek is colored yellow instead of white.
* When Chespin is about to bite the last maracon, one of Chespin's spikes on its head disappears for a few frames.
* During several scenes throughout the episode, the small spikes on Chespin's back of its head are missing
* When Ash and Serena are fixing Clemont's tent, the part of Fennekin's white fur on its back side is completely yellow.
* When {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} is dodging {{p|Delphox}}'s attacks, half of the ribbon on {{an|Serena}}'s hat is missing.
* When {{OBP|Grampa|XY015}} is about to use his last resort, Chespin's brown spot on the back of its head is missing.
<gallery>
File:XY015 error 3.png|Bonnie's blouse error
File:XY015 error 4.png|One of Fennekin's fur near the white muzzle on its left cheek error
File:XY015 error 5.png|Chespin without one spike on its head
File:XY015 error 6.png|Fennekin's fur on its back side error
File:XY015 error.png|Serena's black hat ribbon error
File:XY015 error 2.png|Chespin without the brown spot on the back of its head
</gallery>

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==In other languages==

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Team Plasma

2014-03-04T16:32:41Z

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{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team Plasma
|jpteamname=プラズマ団
|tmteamname=Plasma-dan
|logo=Plasma-logo.png
|image=Black 2 White 2 Team Plasma Grunts.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts from Black 2 and White 2
|leader=[[N]]{{sup/5|BW}}, [[Colress]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}, [[Ghetsis]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|region=[[Unova]]
|admins=[[Seven Sages]], [[Zinzolin]], [[Shadow Triad]]
|targets=[[Dreamyard]], [[Nacrene City]], [[Liberty Garden]], [[Cold Storage]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Relic Castle]], [[Opelucid City]], [[Giant Chasm]], [[White Ruins]]{{tt|*|anime only}}
|hideout=[[N's Castle]]{{sup/5|BW}}, [[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}, [[P2 Laboratory]]
|border color={{black color dark}}
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}}
'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's ultimate goal is to "liberate" all Pokémon from their trainers, by either convincing the trainer to release their Pokémon, or by theft. [[Ghetsis]], one of Team Plasma's leaders, exploited the group in an attempt to rule Unova as the only one with Pokémon.

Two years after Team Plasma's defeat, the group returned with new leadership, and an all new bid to rule Unova. A small group from the original Team Plasma was still loyal to [[N]], and took it upon themselves to take care of weakened Pokémon in the wild.

==In the games==
===In Black and White===
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[[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts from Black and White]]
Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.

After defeating [[Lenora]] at the [[Nacrene Gym]], Team Plasma will attack the museum in [[Nacrene City]] and steal a bone from the Dragon Fossil. As the player gives chase, N will appear again and battle the player. After this, the player heads into [[Pinwheel Forest]] where they will defeat the Team Plasma Grunts, causing [[Gorm]] to return the Dragon Skull to player, which he or she then immediately gives to [[Lenora]]. The next encounter is in [[Castelia City]] where they have stolen [[Bianca]]'s Munna. After confronting them, they will give Munna back.

After entering [[Nimbasa City]], the player will find two grunts harassing an old man. After defeating them, they will run off. After heading over to the Ferris wheel, N will appear again. N and the player will take a ride on the Ferris wheel where N will reveal that he is the leader of Team Plasma. The two will then battle after getting off the Ferris wheel. The next encounter will be in [[Driftveil City]]. Cheren will appear and say that Team Plasma has been seen in the city. [[Zinzolin]] and some grunts are at the [[Cold Storage]] plotting something. [[Clay]], the [[Driftveil Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leader]] appears and chases them off.

Later, as the player journeys through the [[Chargestone Cave]], the [[Shadow Triad]] appears and takes the player to N and the two will battle again. After being defeated, they will leave. N is then briefly encountered outside the [[Mistralton Gym]] where he tests the friendship between the player and their current lead Pokémon. After defeating [[Brycen]] at the [[Icirrus Gym]], Team Plasma appears at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] where N awakens {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}. After a brief talk with the player, N flies off. [[Alder]], who has also witnessed these events, advises everyone to go to [[Relic Castle]] where they run into Ghetsis who tells them it is pointless to continue resisting them and leaves. Ghetsis will then confront the player on the [[Tubeline Bridge]] and tell them that even though they have the Light/Dark Stone Team Plasma will achieve its goal. Soon after the player will witness Ghetsis giving another speech in [[Opelucid City]].

After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop him/her. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Anthea and Concordia|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.

After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N tells the player he will continue on with his goal but will do it the right way. After the credits roll, [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb}}s. They also reveal that they rescued Ghetsis from being arrested and he has now fled.

Before the sage [[Ryoku]] is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child. Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.

Some Team Plasma Grunts will also appear during the [[Liberty Pass]] event where they will take over [[Liberty Garden]] and try to capture {{p|Victini}}.

{{p|Genesect}} was going to be revived from a [[Fossil]] and powered up by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever, but the project was abandoned because [[N]] felt that any Pokémon modified by science had lost its pureness. However, one scientist kept working on it, annoyed that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and powered up the gun on its back.

As a part of [[Ghetsis]]'s plan, Team Plasma had set up a laboratory in [[N's Castle]] which was used to attack and break the security around [[Amanita]]'s [[Pokémon Storage System]] and gain master access to it with the intention of releasing every Pokémon that was stored there. Team Plasma had everything ready to begin releasing Pokémon, but this plan would only be carried out on N's command; since N, Ghetsis, and Team Plasma were ultimately defeated by the player, the plan was never executed.

===In Black 2 and White 2===
In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different forces. One force remains loyal to N and retains the same purpose; the other is loyal to Ghetsis and serves a new purpose: to take over Unova.

The new Team Plasma first appears at [[Floccesy Ranch]] where they try to steal a {{p|Herdier}}, but they are stopped. They are found again in [[Virbank City]], where they attempt to steal the player and [[Hugh]]'s Pokémon. After fending them off, Hugh believes they have retreated to Castelia City, where they are found in [[Castelia Sewers]]. [[Colress]] appears in the sewers, where he mentions he is researching how to draw out the most strength from Pokémon. After defeating [[Burgh]] at the [[Castelia Gym]], Colress will use a special machine to clear the {{p|Crustle}} blocking off {{rt|4|Unova}}.

In [[Nimbasa City]], Team Plasma is confronted by Hugh who demands answers from them about a Pokémon kidnapping in [[Aspertia City]]. After competing in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], the player, Hugh, and [[Cheren]] confront Team Plasma on their [[Plasma Frigate|ship]] which has docked at the PWT. There [[Zinzolin]] appears and reveals they have a new plan to take over the Unova region before telling the Shadow Triad to remove the trio from the ship. After winning at the [[Mistralton Gym]], [[Professor Juniper]] sends the player to [[Opelucid City]] to find out more information about the Legendary Dragon Pokémon from [[Drayden]]. On the way, the player and Hugh encounter Zinzolin in [[Lacunosa Town]] where they battle him and a grunt in a tag battle.

Following the player's victory at the [[Opelucid Gym]], Team Plasma begin their operation by covering Opelucid City and nearby routes with ice in search of Drayden's {{key|V|DNA Splicers}}. They are quickly defeated and retreat to the [[Seaside Cave]], although Opelucid City remains frozen for some time. After winning at the [[Humilau Gym]], the player heads to {{rt|22|Unova}} where Colress gives them his device to make the Crustle roadblocks disappear. Upon making it past the Crustle, the player defeats the Team Plasma members inside the Plasma Frigate, but once again is removed from the ship by the Shadow Triad and watches the ship fly off.

They track it down to the [[Giant Chasm]] where once again they must fight their way through the ship. Upon the defeat of Zinzolin and the new boss Colress, Ghetsis reveals himself as the true mastermind behind Team Plasma. He reveals he never intended to liberate Pokémon two years ago; it was just a ploy to get N to follow his plans. After defeating the Shadow Triad, the player gives chase to Ghetsis and finds him in the deepest part of the Giant Chasm, where he summons {{p|Kyurem}}. Ghetsis orders Kyurem to attack the player, but the attack is stopped at last minute by N who arrives to save them. Ghetsis is not surprised by this, who then uses the stolen DNA Splicers to merge Kyurem with N's Dragon. The player then takes on the new Dragon as well as Ghetsis and puts an end to his plans once and for all. Colress then disbands Team Plasma for good, taking the Plasma Frigate and docking it outside the P2 Laboratory where he continues his research.

There is also a group of disbanded Team Plasma members, still loyal to N, who reside in the house just above [[Driftveil Gym]] with [[Rood]], [[Anthea and Concordia|Anthea, and Concordia]]. Ashamed of their past deeds, they have vowed to make amends by taking in abandoned and abused Pokémon and finding kind and caring Trainers for them. They openly welcome the {{player}} into joining their cause to help stop Ghetsis and to help take care of the abandoned Pokémon. As such, Rood gives the player N's {{p|Zorua}}, deeming them a caring Trainer. They also confront the new Team Plasma at the Giant Chasm and help hold them off so the player can enter the Plasma Frigate. The player can also find [[N's Pokémon]] in various locations after witnessing a [[Memory Link]].

On {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{tc|Backpacker}} Mae mentions that she was a {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}, and that she battled {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Team Plasma anime.png|thumb|200px|Team Plasma Grunts (Aldith in the center) in the anime]]
Before Team Plasma's proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wanted to draw them out.

N debuted in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'' followed by [[Colress]], [[Ghetsis]] and the grunts from Black 2 and White 2 in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]''. [[Anthea and Concordia]] also appeared in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]'', and the [[Seven Sages]] appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''.

Team Plasma had a role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', where multiple grunts were seen overseeing the awakening of the newly-revived [[Genesect Army]]. However, they only had control of the Genesect for a short time before the five Pokémon rebelled and violently escaped.

Unlike other teams, Team Plasma has named grunts in the anime. [[Aldith]] and [[Barret]] are two grunts who answered directly to Colress and Ghetsis and acted as commanders toward other, unnamed grunts. Two others, [[Schwarz and Weiss]], have been seen conducting specific operations and may be of similar rank.

===Behind the scenes===
{{bulbanews|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved}}
Team Plasma was initially set to debut in {{OBP|BW023|unaired}} and {{OBP|BW024|unaired}} in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]], but the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} and the {{wp|Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster}}. TV TOKYO has made plans to air the episodes on a later date, but no news has been made since on when the episode will air, nor has it been discussed since.

With the events depicted in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', the episodes have been retconned out of their original place in continuity. It is unknown if they will ever air in any form. As of January 2014, the TV TOKYO notice that they will one day air is still online, but with the conclusion of the {{series|Best Wishes}} and beginning of the {{series|XY}}, it is unlikely this will ever come to pass.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Team Plasma was first seen in ''[[PS466|VS Timburr]]'', attempting to build a stage for Ghetsis's speech on the place {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were sleeping that night. The next day, [[Ghetsis]] gave a speech to the citizens of [[Accumula Town]], urging them to liberate their Pokémon, which some of the listeners actually did. It was later revealed that Black's Tula used to belong to another Trainer until Team Plasma convinced the Trainer to release him, some time after when Black fought [[N]].

Some time after this, three grunts harassed [[Musha]] at the [[Dreamyard]] and were also behind the artifact robbery of the Nacrene Museum. It is also revealed what Team Plasma is after in order to achieve their ultimate goal: a {{p|Zekrom|legendary Dragon-type Pokémon}} who would help their leader to unite the minds of the people in Unova as one and liberate Pokémon. They kidnapped {{adv|Bianca}}'s Litwick, together with several other Pokémon and held them in their stronghold in [[Castelia City]], and attempted to save {{p|Victini}} on [[Liberty Garden]]. They were also seeking [[Relic Castle]] and {{p|Volcarona}}. In [[Nimbasa City]], N traps White in a Ferris wheel car where he reveals himself to be king of Team Plasma.

==In the TCG==
Team Plasma started being featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the {{TCG|Noble Victories}} expansion, in which the first member to be featured was {{TCG ID|Noble Victories|N|92}}. However, Pokémon belonging to Team Plasma did not appear until the {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} expansion. Unlike previous [[villainous team]]s, Team Plasma's Pokémon are not indicated by name but by a header and the card itself.

{{cardlist/header|Team Plasma's Pokémon|Darkness|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Masquerain|2}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Rare|ennum=2/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=U|jpnum=002/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Torterra|3}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Rare|ennum=003/135|jpset=Plasma Gale|jprarity=U|jpnum=003/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Leafeon|11}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Freeze|enrarity=Rare|ennum=11/116|jpset=Thunder Knuckle|jprarity=U|jpnum=006/051}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Amoonguss|13}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=013/135|jpset=Plasma Gale|jprarity=C|jpnum=008/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Accelgor|8}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Rare|ennum=8/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=U|jpnum=008/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BW Promo|Genesect|86}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=BW Black Star Promos|ennum=BW86|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=219/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Genesect-EX (Plasma Blast 11)|Genesect]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=11/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=R|jpnum=010/076|enset2=Plasma Blast|enrarity2=SuperRare Holo|ennum2=97/101|jpset2=Megalo Cannon|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=078/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Flareon|12}}|type=Fire|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Freeze|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=12/116|jpset=Thunder Knuckle|jprarity=U|jpnum=007/051}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Moltres-EX (Plasma Storm 14)|Moltres]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=014/135|jpset=White Kyurem-EX Battle Strength Deck|jpnum=001/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Infernape|17}}|type=Fire|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=017/135|jpset=Plasma Gale|jprarity=R|jpnum=011/070}}
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==Trivia==
* {{wp|Plasma (physics)|Plasma}} is a state of matter in which the negative {{wp|electron}}s and positive {{wp|nucleus|nuclei}} that usually form atoms become pulled apart and separated. This is analogous with Team Plasma's ideology, which states that people and Pokémon should be separated from one another.
* Team Plasma's Japanese name is a pun: "plasma-dan" can also mean "plasma bullet."
* ''Plasma'' can be interpreted as the culmination of both {{p|Reshiram|fire}} and {{p|Zekrom|lightning}}.
* Team Plasma's original theme resembles that of the medieval knights.
** Their logo resembles a shield.
** The lettering in their logo resembles the {{wp|Chi Rho}} symbol.
*** The symbol on their shield is made up of the letters P and Z, possibly from the transliteration of the Japanese for "plasma", ''purazuma'' (プラズマ).
** [[Ghetsis]]'s clothing resembles the {{wp|Battlement|crenelation}} of a fortified position such as a castle.
** Their base is [[N's Castle|a castle]].
** N is known as "king of Team Plasma" or "Lord N", as opposed to the "boss" used by other villainous teams.
* [[P2 Laboratory]]'s name is similiar to the {{wp|Propaganda Due}}, known as P2 Lodge, a secret Masonic lodge in Italy that implicated in numerous Italian crimes and mysteries.
** The Italian versions of the game have censored the "P2 Laboratory" by changing its name to "Laboratorio P&P" instead. The Spanish versions changed it to "Laboratorio P+P".
* Team Plasma's theme in Black 2 and White 2 resembles that of classical pirates.
** There is a mark on the grunts' hats which appears to be a toned-down {{wp|Jolly Roger}}.
** Their base, the Plasma Frigate, is styled after a sailing ship complete with gangplank, posing as such in Castelia City and the Pokémon World Tournament.
** Ghetsis' cane is modeled after the helm of a ship.
** Ghetsis is seen wearing a type of eyepatch, which in Black 2 and White 2 is darkened to resemble that seen by typical pirates.
** They are now far more open about how malevolent their intentions are; knights are seen as honorable, while pirates are seen as thieving criminals.
* In Black and White, Team Plasma is the only main series villainous team to not have any administrators challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-grunt members to even battle the player. This is no longer the case in Black 2 and White 2.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| プラズマ団 ''Plasma-dan''
| From ''{{wp|plasma}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German, Italian
| Team Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Polish
| Zespół Plazma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 플라스마단 ''Plasma Dan''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 電漿團 ''Diànjiāng Tuán ''
| Direct translation of its Japanese name.
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{{Team Plasma}} 
{{Villainous teams}}

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Team Plasma

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{{Team Infobox
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|jpteamname=プラズマ団
|tmteamname=Plasma-dan
|logo=Plasma-logo.png
|image=Black 2 White 2 Team Plasma Grunts.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts from Black 2 and White 2
|leader=[[N]]{{sup/5|BW}}, [[Colress]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}, [[Ghetsis]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|region=[[Unova]]
|admins=[[Seven Sages]], [[Zinzolin]], [[Shadow Triad]]
|targets=[[Dreamyard]], [[Nacrene City]], [[Liberty Garden]], [[Cold Storage]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Relic Castle]], [[Opelucid City]], [[Giant Chasm]], [[White Ruins]]{{tt|*|anime only}}
|hideout=[[N's Castle]]{{sup/5|BW}}, [[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}, [[P2 Laboratory]]
|border color={{black color dark}}
|epnum=BW112
|epname=Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!
|background color={{white color light}}
|lightened color=999999
}}
'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's ultimate goal is to "liberate" all Pokémon from their trainers, by either convincing the trainer to release their Pokémon, or by theft. [[Ghetsis]], one of Team Plasma's leaders, exploited the group in an attempt to rule Unova as the only one with Pokémon.

Two years after Team Plasma's defeat, the group returned with new leadership, and an all new bid to rule Unova. A small group from the original Team Plasma was still loyal to [[N]], and took it upon themselves to take care of weakened Pokémon in the wild.

==In the games==
===In Black and White===
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[[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts from Black and White]]
Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.

After defeating [[Lenora]] at the [[Nacrene Gym]], Team Plasma will attack the museum in [[Nacrene City]] and steal a bone from the Dragon Fossil. As the player gives chase, N will appear again and battle the player. After this, the player heads into [[Pinwheel Forest]] where they will defeat the Team Plasma Grunts, causing [[Gorm]] to return the Dragon Skull to player, which he or she then immediately gives to [[Lenora]]. The next encounter is in [[Castelia City]] where they have stolen [[Bianca]]'s Munna. After confronting them, they will give Munna back.

After entering [[Nimbasa City]], the player will find two grunts harassing an old man. After defeating them, they will run off. After heading over to the Ferris wheel, N will appear again. N and the player will take a ride on the Ferris wheel where N will reveal that he is the leader of Team Plasma. The two will then battle after getting off the Ferris wheel. The next encounter will be in [[Driftveil City]]. Cheren will appear and say that Team Plasma has been seen in the city. [[Zinzolin]] and some grunts are at the [[Cold Storage]] plotting something. [[Clay]], the [[Driftveil Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leader]] appears and chases them off.

Later, as the player journeys through the [[Chargestone Cave]], the [[Shadow Triad]] appears and takes the player to N and the two will battle again. After being defeated, they will leave. N is then briefly encountered outside the [[Mistralton Gym]] where he tests the friendship between the player and their current lead Pokémon. After defeating [[Brycen]] at the [[Icirrus Gym]], Team Plasma appears at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] where N awakens {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}. After a brief talk with the player, N flies off. [[Alder]], who has also witnessed these events, advises everyone to go to [[Relic Castle]] where they run into Ghetsis who tells them it is pointless to continue resisting them and leaves. Ghetsis will then confront the player on the [[Tubeline Bridge]] and tell them that even though they have the Light/Dark Stone Team Plasma will achieve its goal. Soon after the player will witness Ghetsis giving another speech in [[Opelucid City]].

After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop him/her. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Anthea and Concordia|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.

After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N tells the player he will continue on with his goal but will do it the right way. After the credits roll, [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb}}s. They also reveal that they rescued Ghetsis from being arrested and he has now fled.

Before the sage [[Ryoku]] is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child. Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.

Some Team Plasma Grunts will also appear during the [[Liberty Pass]] event where they will take over [[Liberty Garden]] and try to capture {{p|Victini}}.

{{p|Genesect}} was going to be revived from a [[Fossil]] and powered up by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever, but the project was abandoned because [[N]] felt that any Pokémon modified by science had lost its pureness. However, one scientist kept working on it, annoyed that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and powered up the gun on its back.

As a part of [[Ghetsis]]'s plan, Team Plasma had set up a laboratory in [[N's Castle]] which was used to attack and break the security around [[Amanita]]'s [[Pokémon Storage System]] and gain master access to it with the intention of releasing every Pokémon that was stored there. Team Plasma had everything ready to begin releasing Pokémon, but this plan would only be carried out on N's command; since N, Ghetsis, and Team Plasma were ultimately defeated by the player, the plan was never executed.

===In Black 2 and White 2===
In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different forces. One force remains loyal to N and retains the same purpose; the other is loyal to Ghetsis and serves a new purpose: to take over Unova.

The new Team Plasma first appears at [[Floccesy Ranch]] where they try to steal a {{p|Herdier}}, but they are stopped. They are found again in [[Virbank City]], where they attempt to steal the player and [[Hugh]]'s Pokémon. After fending them off, Hugh believes they have retreated to Castelia City, where they are found in [[Castelia Sewers]]. [[Colress]] appears in the sewers, where he mentions he is researching how to draw out the most strength from Pokémon. After defeating [[Burgh]] at the [[Castelia Gym]], Colress will use a special machine to clear the {{p|Crustle}} blocking off {{rt|4|Unova}}.

In [[Nimbasa City]], Team Plasma is confronted by Hugh who demands answers from them about a Pokémon kidnapping in [[Aspertia City]]. After competing in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], the player, Hugh, and [[Cheren]] confront Team Plasma on their [[Plasma Frigate|ship]] which has docked at the PWT. There [[Zinzolin]] appears and reveals they have a new plan to take over the Unova region before telling the Shadow Triad to remove the trio from the ship. After winning at the [[Mistralton Gym]], [[Professor Juniper]] sends the player to [[Opelucid City]] to find out more information about the Legendary Dragon Pokémon from [[Drayden]]. On the way, the player and Hugh encounter Zinzolin in [[Lacunosa Town]] where they battle him and a grunt in a tag battle.

Following the player's victory at the [[Opelucid Gym]], Team Plasma begin their operation by covering Opelucid City and nearby routes with ice in search of Drayden's {{key|V|DNA Splicers}}. They are quickly defeated and retreat to the [[Seaside Cave]], although Opelucid City remains frozen for some time. After winning at the [[Humilau Gym]], the player heads to {{rt|22|Unova}} where Colress gives them his device to make the Crustle roadblocks disappear. Upon making it past the Crustle, the player defeats the Team Plasma members inside the Plasma Frigate, but once again is removed from the ship by the Shadow Triad and watches the ship fly off.

They track it down to the [[Giant Chasm]] where once again they must fight their way through the ship. Upon the defeat of Zinzolin and the new boss Colress, Ghetsis reveals himself as the true mastermind behind Team Plasma. He reveals he never intended to liberate Pokémon two years ago; it was just a ploy to get N to follow his plans. After defeating the Shadow Triad, the player gives chase to Ghetsis and finds him in the deepest part of the Giant Chasm, where he summons {{p|Kyurem}}. Ghetsis orders Kyurem to attack the player, but the attack is stopped at last minute by N who arrives to save them. Ghetsis is not surprised by this, who then uses the stolen DNA Splicers to merge Kyurem with N's Dragon. The player then takes on the new Dragon as well as Ghetsis and puts an end to his plans once and for all. Colress then disbands Team Plasma for good, taking the Plasma Frigate and docking it outside the P2 Laboratory where he continues his research.

There is also a group of disbanded Team Plasma members, still loyal to N, who reside in the house just above [[Driftveil Gym]] with [[Rood]], [[Anthea and Concordia|Anthea, and Concordia]]. Ashamed of their past deeds, they have vowed to make amends by taking in abandoned and abused Pokémon and finding kind and caring Trainers for them. They openly welcome the {{player}} into joining their cause to help stop Ghetsis and to help take care of the abandoned Pokémon. As such, Rood gives the player N's {{p|Zorua}}, deeming them a caring Trainer. They also confront the new Team Plasma at the Giant Chasm and help hold them off so the player can enter the Plasma Frigate. The player can also find [[N's Pokémon]] in various locations after witnessing a [[Memory Link]].

On {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{tc|Backpacker}} Mae mentions that she was a {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}, and that she battled {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Team Plasma anime.png|thumb|200px|Team Plasma Grunts (Aldith in the center) in the anime]]
Before Team Plasma's proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wanted to draw them out.

N debuted in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'' followed by [[Colress]], [[Ghetsis]] and the grunts from Black 2 and White 2 in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]''. [[Anthea and Concordia]] also appeared in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]'', and the [[Seven Sages]] appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''.

Team Plasma had a role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', where multiple grunts were seen overseeing the awakening of the newly-revived [[Genesect Army]]. However, they only had control of the Genesect for a short time before the five Pokémon rebelled and violently escaped.

Unlike other teams, Team Plasma has named grunts in the anime. [[Aldith]] and [[Barret]] are two grunts who answered directly to Colress and Ghetsis and acted as commanders toward other, unnamed grunts. Two others, [[Schwarz and Weiss]], have been seen conducting specific operations and may be of similar rank.

===Behind the scenes===
{{bulbanews|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved}}
Team Plasma was initially set to debut in {{OBP|BW023|unaired}} and {{OBP|BW024|unaired}} in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]], but the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} and the {{wp|Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster}}. TV TOKYO has made plans to air the episode on a later date, but no news has been made since on when the episode will air, nor has it been discussed since.

With the events depicted in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', the episodes have been retconned out of their original place in continuity. It is unknown if they will ever air in any form. As of January 2014, the TV TOKYO notice that they will one day air is still online, but with the conclusion of the {{series|Best Wishes}} and beginning of the {{series|XY}}, it is unlikely this will ever come to pass.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Team Plasma was first seen in ''[[PS466|VS Timburr]]'', attempting to build a stage for Ghetsis's speech on the place {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were sleeping that night. The next day, [[Ghetsis]] gave a speech to the citizens of [[Accumula Town]], urging them to liberate their Pokémon, which some of the listeners actually did. It was later revealed that Black's Tula used to belong to another Trainer until Team Plasma convinced the Trainer to release him, some time after when Black fought [[N]].

Some time after this, three grunts harassed [[Musha]] at the [[Dreamyard]] and were also behind the artifact robbery of the Nacrene Museum. It is also revealed what Team Plasma is after in order to achieve their ultimate goal: a {{p|Zekrom|legendary Dragon-type Pokémon}} who would help their leader to unite the minds of the people in Unova as one and liberate Pokémon. They kidnapped {{adv|Bianca}}'s Litwick, together with several other Pokémon and held them in their stronghold in [[Castelia City]], and attempted to save {{p|Victini}} on [[Liberty Garden]]. They were also seeking [[Relic Castle]] and {{p|Volcarona}}. In [[Nimbasa City]], N traps White in a Ferris wheel car where he reveals himself to be king of Team Plasma.

==In the TCG==
Team Plasma started being featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the {{TCG|Noble Victories}} expansion, in which the first member to be featured was {{TCG ID|Noble Victories|N|92}}. However, Pokémon belonging to Team Plasma did not appear until the {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} expansion. Unlike previous [[villainous team]]s, Team Plasma's Pokémon are not indicated by name but by a header and the card itself.

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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Leafeon|11}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Freeze|enrarity=Rare|ennum=11/116|jpset=Thunder Knuckle|jprarity=U|jpnum=006/051}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Amoonguss|13}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=013/135|jpset=Plasma Gale|jprarity=C|jpnum=008/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Accelgor|8}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Rare|ennum=8/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=U|jpnum=008/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BW Promo|Genesect|86}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=BW Black Star Promos|ennum=BW86|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=219/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Genesect-EX (Plasma Blast 11)|Genesect]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=11/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=R|jpnum=010/076|enset2=Plasma Blast|enrarity2=SuperRare Holo|ennum2=97/101|jpset2=Megalo Cannon|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=078/076}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Moltres-EX (Plasma Storm 14)|Moltres]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=014/135|jpset=White Kyurem-EX Battle Strength Deck|jpnum=001/018}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Octillery|19}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=19/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=C|jpnum=015/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Sharpedo|33}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Rare|ennum=033/135|jpset=White Kyurem-EX Battle Strength Deck|jpnum=004/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Glalie|22}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=22/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=U|jpnum=017/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Relicanth|24}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=24/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=C|jpnum=018/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Glaceon|23}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Freeze|enrarity=Rare|ennum=23/116|jpset=Spiral Force|jprarity=R|jpnum=012/051}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Froslass|23}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Rare|ennum=23/101|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=211/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Seismitoad|26}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Freeze|enrarity=Rare|ennum=26/116|jpset=Spiral Force|jprarity=U|jpnum=015/051}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Vanilluxe|29}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Freeze|enrarity=Rare|ennum=29/116|jpset=Thunder Knuckle|jprarity=U|jpnum=014/051}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Jellicent|39}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Rare|ennum=039/135|jpset=Black Kyurem-EX Battle Strength Deck|jpnum=003/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Beartic|41}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Rare|ennum=041/135|jpset=Plasma Gale|jprarity=U|jpnum=022/070}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Cryogonal|30}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Freeze|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=30/116|jpset=Thunder Knuckle|jprarity=U|jpnum=015/051}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Kyurem|31}}|type=Water|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Freeze|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=31/116|jpset=Thunder Knuckle|jprarity=R|jpnum=016/051}}
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==Trivia==
* {{wp|Plasma (physics)|Plasma}} is a state of matter in which the negative {{wp|electron}}s and positive {{wp|nucleus|nuclei}} that usually form atoms become pulled apart and separated. This is analogous with Team Plasma's ideology, which states that people and Pokémon should be separated from one another.
* Team Plasma's Japanese name is a pun: "plasma-dan" can also mean "plasma bullet."
* ''Plasma'' can be interpreted as the culmination of both {{p|Reshiram|fire}} and {{p|Zekrom|lightning}}.
* Team Plasma's original theme resembles that of the medieval knights.
** Their logo resembles a shield.
** The lettering in their logo resembles the {{wp|Chi Rho}} symbol.
*** The symbol on their shield is made up of the letters P and Z, possibly from the transliteration of the Japanese for "plasma", ''purazuma'' (プラズマ).
** [[Ghetsis]]'s clothing resembles the {{wp|Battlement|crenelation}} of a fortified position such as a castle.
** Their base is [[N's Castle|a castle]].
** N is known as "king of Team Plasma" or "Lord N", as opposed to the "boss" used by other villainous teams.
* [[P2 Laboratory]]'s name is similiar to the {{wp|Propaganda Due}}, known as P2 Lodge, a secret Masonic lodge in Italy that implicated in numerous Italian crimes and mysteries.
** The Italian versions of the game have censored the "P2 Laboratory" by changing its name to "Laboratorio P&P" instead. The Spanish versions changed it to "Laboratorio P+P".
* Team Plasma's theme in Black 2 and White 2 resembles that of classical pirates.
** There is a mark on the grunts' hats which appears to be a toned-down {{wp|Jolly Roger}}.
** Their base, the Plasma Frigate, is styled after a sailing ship complete with gangplank, posing as such in Castelia City and the Pokémon World Tournament.
** Ghetsis' cane is modeled after the helm of a ship.
** Ghetsis is seen wearing a type of eyepatch, which in Black 2 and White 2 is darkened to resemble that seen by typical pirates.
** They are now far more open about how malevolent their intentions are; knights are seen as honorable, while pirates are seen as thieving criminals.
* In Black and White, Team Plasma is the only main series villainous team to not have any administrators challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-grunt members to even battle the player. This is no longer the case in Black 2 and White 2.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| プラズマ団 ''Plasma-dan''
| From ''{{wp|plasma}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German, Italian
| Team Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Polish
| Zespół Plazma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 플라스마단 ''Plasma Dan''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 電漿團 ''Diànjiāng Tuán ''
| Direct translation of its Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 等離子團 ''Dánglèihjí Tyùhn''
| Direct translation of its Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
{{Team Plasma}} 
{{Villainous teams}}

[[Category:Members of Team Plasma|*]]
[[Category:Villain groups|Plasma]]
[[Category:Black and White characters]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]]

[[de:Team Plasma]]
[[es:Equipo Plasma]]
[[fr:Team Plasma]]
[[it:Team Plasma]]
[[ja:プラズマ団]]
[[pl:Zespół Plazma]]
[[zh:電漿團]]

Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)

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Timsworld: /* In the anime */

{{TrainerClassInfobox
|color={{white color light}}
|corecolor=999999
|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|name=Team Plasma Grunt
|jpname=プラズマだんのしたっぱ
|jptranslit=Plasma-dan no Shitappa
|jptrans=Team Plasma Underling
|image=Black 2 White 2 Team Plasma Grunts.png|size=200px
|caption=Art from {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
|intro=[[Generation V]]
|games={{2v2|Black|White}} {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
|gender=Both
|anime=BW112{{!}}''Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!''
|manga=''[[PS466|An Odd Speech]]'' ({{pkmn|Adventures}}) ''[[FAT1|Justice Trainer Shin Appears!]]'' ([[Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder|PMBW:HFAT]])
|members=[[Togari]], [[Aldith]], [[Schwarz and Weiss|Schwarz, Weiss]], [[Barret]]
}}

A '''Team Plasma Grunt''' (Japanese: '''プラズマだんのしたっぱ''' ''Team Plasma Underling'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation V]] games. They are members of [[Team Plasma]]. There are male and female versions. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White]], they dress similarly to knights from the {{wp|Middle Ages}}. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2]], the new team switched over to a uniform that is darker and more militaristic in appearance and functionality. However, the older uniform still exists in those games as well.

They tend to usually use {{p|Patrat}}, {{p|Sandile}}, {{p|Scraggy}}, {{p|Purrloin}}, and {{p|Trubbish}} along with their respective evolutions. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], they are seen with a more diverse pool of Pokémon, using Pokémon from other regions, mainly consisting of {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, and {{type|Dark}} Pokémon. They share a majority of their non-Unova Pokémon with {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s.

==In the games==
In Pokémon Black and White, Team Plasma Grunts act hypocritically, as they fight for Pokémon liberation yet keep their own Pokémon to battle with. They defend themselves by claiming their purposes are different from those of regular Trainers, whereas [[N]] seems to catch nearby [[wild Pokémon]] for battle and release them after, and the [[Seven Sages]] refrain from battling and call upon grunts instead. In fact, [[N]], [[Ghetsis]], and the Team Plasma Grunts are the only Team Plasma members to even battle the player. Although they preach living in peace with Pokémon, some of them still abuse Pokémon, such as two grunts kicking a {{p|Munna}} for its [[Dream Mist]]. They also treat Pokémon as tools, such as when one grunt states that [[N's Castle]] was built by overworking the Pokémon they had captured.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different factions, each with different intentions. One faction still vows loyalty to N. They have seen the error of their ways and have decided to do good in Unova by setting up a safehouse in [[Driftveil City]] under the head of [[Rood]] and returning the Pokémon they stole to their Trainers, as well as taking care of the ones that have not been reclaimed. Some individual former members have gone on their own journeys to prove themselves such as {{tc|Backpacker}} Mae at {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}. Ghetsis is the leader of the newer faction, which intends to take over Unova. Many Team Plasma members sided with Ghetsis and hold a grudge against their former leader N for his betrayal, and they wear their new uniforms as a sign of rebellion. Some grunts are clueless about the events that took place two years ago, hoping that N will someday return or have joined for the sake of continuing their careers. After the defeat of Ghetsis, [[Colress]] disbands the new Team Plasma.

===Appearance===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|200px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Official artwork from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Black and White Versions|000|Black and White}}
|}

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|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #999999; width:160px"| [[File:Spr BW Plasma Grunt M.png]][[File:Spr BW Plasma Grunt F.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #999999; width:160px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Plasma Grunt M.png]][[File:Spr B2W2 Plasma Grunt F.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Sprites from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Sprites from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
| colspan="1" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #999999; width:160px"| [[File:Team Plasma M BW OD.png]][[File:Team Plasma F BW OD.png]]
| colspan="1" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #999999; width:160px"| [[File:Team Plasma M OD.png]][[File:Team Plasma F OD.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Overworld sprites from {{color2|000000|Generation V|Generation V}}
| Overworld sprites from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|}

===Trainer list===
====Pokémon Black and White====
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{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dreamyard|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|400|1|504|Patrat|10|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dreamyard|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|400|1|509|Purrloin|10|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Wellspring Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|480|1|504|Patrat|12|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Wellspring Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|960|tag battle}}|1|504|Patrat|12|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Wellspring Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|960|tag battle}}|1|504|Patrat|12|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Pinwheel Forest|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|640|1|551|Sandile|16|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Pinwheel Forest|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|640|1|509|Purrloin|16|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Pinwheel Forest|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|640|1|504|Patrat|16|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Pinwheel Forest|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|560|3|504|Patrat|14|504|Patrat|14|551|Sandile|14|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Castelia City|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|680|2|551|Sandile|17|551|Sandile|17|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Liberty Garden|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|720|1|504|Patrat|18|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Liberty Garden|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|680|2|551|Sandile|17|504|Patrat|17|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Liberty Garden|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|720|1|551|Sandile|18|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Liberty Garden|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|680|2|504|Patrat|17|559|Scraggy|17|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Liberty Garden|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|800|1|505|Watchog|20|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Nimbasa City|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|720|2|505|Watchog|18|568|Trubbish|18|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cold Storage|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|920|2|505|Watchog|23|559|Scraggy|23|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cold Storage|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|960|1|510|Liepard|24|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cold Storage|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|960|1|568|Trubbish|24|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Cold Storage|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|920|2|551|Sandile|23|505|Watchog|23|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Chargestone Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1040|3|551|Sandile|26|559|Scraggy|26|505|Watchog|26|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Chargestone Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1120|1|559|Scraggy|28|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Chargestone Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1080|2|568|Trubbish|27|510|Liepard|27|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Chargestone Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1040|3|568|Trubbish|26|568|Trubbish|26|568|Trubbish|26|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Chargestone Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1080|2|505|Watchog|27|551|Sandile|27|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Chargestone Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1120|1|510|Liepard|28|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Chargestone Cave|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1080|2|551|Sandile|27|505|Watchog|27|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Relic Castle|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1360|3|505|Watchog|34|552|Krokorok|34|552|Krokorok|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Relic Castle|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1400|2|559|Scraggy|35|505|Watchog|35|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Relic Castle|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1440|1|569|Garbodor|36|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Relic Castle|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1440|1|552|Krokorok|36|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Relic Castle|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1360|3|510|Liepard|34|568|Trubbish|34|568|Trubbish|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Relic Castle|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1400|2|505|Watchog|35|559|Scraggy|35|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Relic Castle|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1400|2|568|Trubbish|35|510|Liepard|35|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Relic Castle|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|2560|1|553|Krokorok|64|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dragonspiral Tower|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1360|1|505|Watchog|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dragonspiral Tower|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1360|1|510|Liepard|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dragonspiral Tower|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1360|1|559|Scraggy|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dragonspiral Tower|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1320|2|510|Liepard|33|510|Liepard|33|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dragonspiral Tower|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1280|3|505|Watchog|32|552|Krokorok|32|559|Scraggy|32|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dragonspiral Tower|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1320|2|505|Watchog|33|552|Krokorok|33|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dragonspiral Tower|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1360|1|552|Krokorok|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dragonspiral Tower|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1320|2|568|Trubbish|33|510|Liepard|33|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Dragonspiral Tower|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1360|1|505|Watchog|34|}}
{{Trainerlist/f|white}}

====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
{{Trainerlist/h|2|black 2|white 2}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Unova Route 20|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|560|520 in Easy Mode; 600 in Challenge Mode}}|1|509|Purrloin|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode; 15 in Challenge Mode}}|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Virbank City|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|560|520 in Easy Mode; 600 in Challenge Mode}}|1|504|Patrat|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode; 15 in Challenge Mode}}|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Castelia Sewers|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1280|1120 in Easy Mode; 1440 in Challenge Mode}}|1|559|Scraggy|{{tt|16|14 in Easy Mode; 18 in Challenge Mode}}|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Castelia Sewers|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1280|1120 in Easy Mode; 1440 in Challenge Mode}}|1|551|Sandile|{{tt|16|14 in Easy Mode; 18 in Challenge Mode}}|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Nimbasa City|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1080|1000 in Easy Mode; 1160 in Challenge Mode}}|1|568|Trubbish|{{tt|27|25 in Easy Mode; 29 in Challenge Mode}}|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Nimbasa City|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1080|1000 in Easy Mode; 1160 in Challenge Mode}}|1|505|Watchog|{{tt|27|25 in Easy Mode; 29 in Challenge Mode}}|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1200|1080 in Easy Mode; 1320 in Challenge Mode}}|1|109|Koffing|{{tt|27|25 in Easy Mode; 29 in Challenge Mode}}|1|109|Koffing|{{tt|30|27 in Easy Mode; 33 in Challenge Mode}}|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1200|1080 in Easy Mode; 1320 in Challenge Mode}}|1|568|Trubbish|{{tt|30|27 in Easy Mode; 33 in Challenge Mode}}|}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|2320|2080 in Easy Mode; 2560 in Challenge Mode}}|2|042|Golbat|{{tt|29|26 in Easy Mode; 32 in Challenge Mode}}|510|Liepard|{{tt|29|26 in Easy Mode; 32 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|2320|2080 in Easy Mode; 2560 in Challenge Mode}}|2|088|Grimer|{{tt|29|26 in Easy Mode; 32 in Challenge Mode}}|552|Krokorok|{{tt|29|26 in Easy Mode; 32 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|2320|2080 in Easy Mode; 2560 in Challenge Mode}}|2|109|Koffing|{{tt|29|26 in Easy Mode; 32 in Challenge Mode}}|505|Watchog|{{tt|29|26 in Easy Mode; 32 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|2320|2080 in Easy Mode; 2560 in Challenge Mode}}|2|088|Grimer|{{tt|29|26 in Easy Mode; 32 in Challenge Mode}}|020|Raticate|{{tt|29|26 in Easy Mode; 32 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Lacunosa Town|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag battle with Zinzolin}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|9480|8600 in Easy Mode; 10360 in Challenge Mode}}|2|042|Golbat|{{tt|39|35 in Easy Mode; 43 in Challenge Mode}}|569|Garbodor|{{tt|39|35 in Easy Mode; 43 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Opelucid City|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1760|1600 in Easy Mode; 1920 in Challenge Mode}}|2|505|Watchog|{{tt|44|40 in Easy Mode; 48 in Challenge Mode}}|089|Muk|{{tt|44|40 in Easy Mode; 48 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Opelucid City|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1760|1600 in Easy Mode; 1920 in Challenge Mode}}|2|042|Golbat|{{tt|44|40 in Easy Mode; 48 in Challenge Mode}}|569|Garbodor|{{tt|44|40 in Easy Mode; 48 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Opelucid City|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1760|1600 in Easy Mode; 1920 in Challenge Mode}}|2|336|Seviper|{{tt|44|40 in Easy Mode; 48 in Challenge Mode}}|110|Weezing|{{tt|44|40 in Easy Mode; 48 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1840|1680 in Easy Mode; 2000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|505|Watchog|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|569|Garbodor|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|3680|3360 in Easy Mode; 4000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|042|Golbat|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|452|Drapion|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|Tag battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|3680|3360 in Easy Mode; 4000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|042|Golbat|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|336|Seviper|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|569|Garbodor|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|553|Krookodile|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|452|Drapion|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1800|1640 in Easy Mode; 1960 in Challenge Mode}}|3|624|Pawniard|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|624|Pawniard|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|624|Pawniard|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1840|1680 in Easy Mode; 2000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|559|Scraggy|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|510|Liepard|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|569|Garbodor|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1840|1680 in Easy Mode; 2000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|544|Whirlipede|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|505|Watchog|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1800|1640 in Easy Mode; 1960 in Challenge Mode}}|3|633|Deino|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|633|Deino|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|215|Sneasel|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|110|Weezing|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1840|1680 in Easy Mode; 2000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|552|Krokorok|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|020|Raticate|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1800|1640 in Easy Mode; 1960 in Challenge Mode}}|3|559|Scraggy|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|552|Krokorok|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|042|Golbat|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|560|Scrafty|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|452|Drapion|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1840|1680 in Easy Mode; 2000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|544|Whirlipede|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|505|Watchog|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1840|1680 in Easy Mode; 2000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|552|Krokorok|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|020|Raticate|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|110|Weezing|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|3|624|Pawniard|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|624|Pawniard|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|624|Pawniard|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|569|Garbodor|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag Battle with Zinzolin}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|10800|9920 in Easy Mode; 11680 in Challenge Mode}}|3|510|Liepard|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|505|Watchog|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|545|Scolipede|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|Tag Battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|3680|3360 in Easy Mode; 4000 in Challenge Mode}}|3|559|Scraggy|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|560|Scrafty|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|544|Whirlipede|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Tag Battle}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|3680|3360 in Easy Mode; 4000 in Challenge Mode}}|3|568|Trubbish|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|042|Golbat|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|569|Garbodor|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1800|1640 in Easy Mode; 1960 in Challenge Mode}}|3|451|Skorupi|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|590|Foongus|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|042|Golbat|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|553|Krookodile|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|560|Scrafty|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1840|1680 in Easy Mode; 2000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|552|Krokorok|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|568|Trubbish|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|335|Zangoose|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1840|1680 in Easy Mode; 2000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|088|Grimer|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|336|Seviper|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|2|020|Raticate|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}|505|Watchog|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|2|552|Krokorok|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}|553|Krookodile|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|Black 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|545|Scolipede|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{female}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1800|1640 in Easy Mode; 1960 in Challenge Mode}}|3|633|Deino|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|633|Deino|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}|215|Sneasel|{{tt|45|41 in Easy Mode; 49 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1880|1720 in Easy Mode; 2040 in Challenge Mode}}|1|452|Drapion|{{tt|47|43 in Easy Mode; 51 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|[[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma Grunt]]{{male}}{{tt|*|White 2 only}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1|{{tt|1840|1680 in Easy Mode; 2000 in Challenge Mode}}|2|109|Koffing|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}|591|Amoonguss|{{tt|46|42 in Easy Mode; 50 in Challenge Mode}}}}
{{Trainerlist/f|white 2}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Team Plasma anime.png|thumb|200px|right|Team Plasma Grunts (Aldith in the center) in the anime]]
Several Plasma Grunts made an appearance in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', debuting in their new outfits. They were protecting [[Colress]] while he was conducting his research of how to control [[wild Pokémon]] with special sonic devices. After {{TRT}} had arrived and stolen his research data, Colress and the grunts left the location, destroying the place with a self-destruct mechanism as they did. They also served a payback for Team Rocket for their deeds by blowing up their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] with a missile fired from their aircraft, sending the trio blasting off again.

They were originally supposed to appear in their older uniforms in [[BW023 (unaired)]] and [[BW024 (unaired)]] in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]], but the episode was postponed due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} and the {{wp|Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster}} and, as of ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', retconned from continuity.

Unlike previous [[villainous teams]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}, some Plasma Grunts have been referred to by name. [[Aldith]], a grunt based on the female Plasma Grunt design from [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], has been assisting Colress and seems to have a slightly higher position amongst the grunts. Two male grunts, [[Schwarz and Weiss]], served as antagonistic [[characters of the day]], attacking N when he tried to free an injured {{p|Braviary}}. In ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]'', [[Barret]] appeared, a grunt based on the male Plasma Grunt design from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. He, with two other grunts, attacked the house where N, [[Anthea and Concordia|Anthea, and Concordia]] were hiding. Like Aldith, he seems to have a slightly higher position than the other grunts.

Multiple Team Plasma Grunts appeared in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', in a flashback explaining the origins of the [[Genesect Army]].

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====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Plasma Grunt
|pkmn=Magnemite
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Team Plasma Magnemite.png
|epnum=BW112
|epname=Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!
|desc=A Plasma Grunt used a {{p|Magnemite}} to slow {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} down, before retreating into the abandoned observatory Colress was using as the site of his research. It was later used again by the same grunt in ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', in an attempt to fight off {{TRT}}.

Another Plasma Grunt used a Magnemite in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', alongside [[Barret]]'s {{p|Magnezone}}, during Team Plasma's assault on the [[White Ruins]].

Magnemite's only known move is {{m|Sonic Boom}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Plasma Grunt
|pkmn=Golbat
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|img=Team Plasma Golbat.png
|epnum=BW112
|epname=Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!
|desc=A Plasma Grunt used a {{p|Golbat}} to slow Ash and his friends down, before retreating into the abandoned observatory Colress was using as the site of his research. It was later used again by the same grunt in ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', in an attempt to fight off {{TRT}}.

Another Plasma Grunt used a Golbat in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', during Team Plasma's assault on the White Ruins.

Golbat's only known move is {{m|Shadow Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Plasma Grunt
|pkmn=Muk
|type1=Poison
|img=Team Plasma Muk.png
|img_size=195px
|epnum=BW118
|epname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!
|desc=The same Plasma Grunt who used Magnemite in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'' used a {{p|Muk}} while battling against Ash and his friends, who were trying to stop the grunts from getting to N, [[Anthea and Concordia|Anthea, and Concordia]]. Muk battled against [[Iris's Excadrill]] and was finally defeated with a {{m|Focus Blast}}.

Muk's only known move is {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Plasma Grunt
|pkmn=Liepard (multiple)
|type1=Dark
|img=Team Plasma Liepard.png
|img_size=195px
|epnum=BW118
|epname=Secrets From Out of the Fog!
|desc=The same Plasma Grunt who used Golbat in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'' used a {{p|Liepard}} while battling against Ash and his friends, who were trying to stop the grunts from getting to N, Anthea, and Concordia. Liepard battled against [[Cilan's Pansage]] and was eventually defeated with a {{m|Bullet Seed}}.

Several Plasma Grunts used multiple Liepard in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', during Team Plasma's assault on the White Ruins.

Liepard's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Shadow Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Plasma Grunt
|pkmn=Bisharp
|type1=Dark
|type2=Steel
|img=Team Plasma Zangoose Bisharp.png
|img_size=195px
|epnum=BW120
|epname=Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!
|desc=A single Plasma Grunt used a {{p|Bisharp}} in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', during Team Plasma's assault on the White Ruins.

None of Bisharp's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Plasma Grunt
|pkmn=Zangoose (multiple)
|type1=Normal
|img=Team Plasma Zangoose Bisharp.png
|img_size=195px
|epnum=BW120
|epname=Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!
|desc=Several Plasma Grunts used multiple {{p|Zangoose}} in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', during Team Plasma's assault on the White Ruins.

None of Zangoose's moves are known.}}

===Escaped===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Genesect Army
|trainer=Team Plasma Grunt
|pkmn=Genesect Army
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|img=Team Plasma Genesect Army.png
|cap=Genesect Army
|epnum=M16
|epname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened
|desc=These five {{p|Genesect}} were recreated by Team Plasma from fossils, but rebelled against the grunts observing their awakening and escaped.}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Two Team Plasma Grunts made their first appearance in ''[[PS466|An Odd Speech]]'' where they accidentally disturbed the camping site of {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} while they were building a stage. After showing them that they have the proper permit to build the stage, Black and White apologize for sleeping there and move to another location to let them finish building.

Three female Plasma Grunts make an appearance at the [[Dreamyard]] in ''[[PS471|Battle at the Dreamyard]]'' where they capture Black's {{p|Munna}}, [[Musha]]. After tracking them down, Black faces the grunts in battle and defeats them, retrieving his Musha in the process.

The same three grunts return in ''[[PS475|The Mystery of the Missing Fossil]]'' where they steal the {{type|Dragon}} Fossil held in the [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]]. Using a {{p|Cofagrigus}} to manipulate the skeleton, they were able to make it walk around as if it was alive. They were stopped by Black and the Gym Leader [[Burgh]] when they defeated the Cofagrigus.

A Plasma Grunt takes Bianca's Litwick in ''[[PS478|Big City Battles]]'' with the help of his {{p|Amoonguss}}. Black, Iris, White, and Burgh help Bianca retrieve her missing Pokémon by defeating the Amoonguss, which Black was able to do by using [[Nite]]'s type-advantage.

Three other Plasma Grunts make an appearance in ''[[PS480|At Liberty on Liberty Garden]]'' at an island called Liberty Garden. They were after the {{p|Victini}} that was in there. However, the grunts were stopped thanks to Black and his team.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Plasma
|pkmn=Timburr (multiple)
|type1=Fighting
|img=Team Plasma Timburr Adventures.png
|cap=Team Plasma's Timburr
|epnum=PS466
|epname=An Odd Speech
|desc=These {{p|Timburr}} were used to build a stage for an upcoming speech in Accumula Town. Mistaking them for attackers, Black stopped one of them but apologized once he realized his mistake.

None of Timburr's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Plasma
|pkmn=Gothorita (×2)
|type1=Psychic
|img=Team Plasma Gothorita Adventures.png
|cap=Team Plasma's Gothorita
|epnum=PS480
|epname=At Liberty on Liberty Garden
|desc=Team Plasma has two {{p|Gothorita}}. They battled {{adv|Black}}'s [[Nite]], [[Musha]], and {{DL|Black (Adventures)|Tula}} as a way to occupy them so Team Plasma can capture {{p|Victini}}. The Gothorita end up being taken out by Black's Pokémon.

None of Gothorita's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Plasma
|pkmn=Gothitelle
|type1=Psychic
|img=Team Plasma Gothitelle Adventures.png
|epnum=PS480
|epname=At Liberty on Liberty Garden
|desc=While Team Plasma was at Liberty Garden to catch {{p|Victini}}, one of the grunts had {{p|Gothitelle}} create a psychic force field to prevent anyone from leaving the island. Later, it hypnotized the people (except for Black, White, and Team Plasma themselves) to drive them away. Afterwards, Gothitelle went after the Victini with [[Black (Adventures)#Brav|Black's Brav]] on the trail. Gothitelle was able to dodge most of Brav's attacks and severely hurt him after he stood in front of Victini to protect it. However, Gothitelle ended up getting hit by Brav when he received a power-up from Victini earlier and finishes Gothitelle off with {{m|Brave Bird}}, defeating it. With Gothitelle defeated, both the psychic force field and the hypnosis wear off. With everything back to normal, Team Plasma withdraws from Liberty Garden.

Gothitelle's only known move is {{m|Hypnosis}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Plasma
|pkmn=Maractus
|type1=Grass
|img=Team Plasma Maractus Adventures.png
|epnum=PS481
|epname=Sandstorm
|desc=A Team Plasma Grunt in disguise used a {{p|Maractus}} after [[Elite Four]] member [[Grimsley]] discovered the grunt was not one of the actual {{tc|worker}}s. Grimsley took out Maractus using his {{p|Bisharp}}'s {{m|Fury Cutter}}.

Maractus's known moves are {{m|Petal Dance}} and {{m|Cotton Guard}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Plasma
|pkmn=Vanillite
|type1=Ice
|img=Team Plasma Vanillite Adventures.png
|epnum=PS491
|epname=Fight in a Cold Climate
|desc={{p|Vanillite}} was sent out to attack {{adv|Black}} at the [[Cold Storage]]. By creating a wall of ice that acted like mirrors, Vanillite managed to confuse Black. By using {{Berries}} to focus Nite's flames, Black managed to melt the ice and quickly knocked Vanillite out.

None of Vanillite's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Plasma
|pkmn=Beartic (×2)
|type1=Ice
|img=Team Plasma Beartic Adventures.png
|cap=Team Plasma's Beartic
|epnum=PS491
|epname=Fight in a Cold Climate
|desc=Two {{p|Beartic}} were sent out to attack {{adv|Black}} at the [[Cold Storage]] after Vanillite was defeated. By using their ice attacks, they prevented Black's Nite from attacking. After Black and {{adv|Cheren}} rescued [[Cheren's Snivy]], the Beartic were defeated by a combination of {{m|Grass Pledge|Grass}} and {{m|Fire Pledge}}.

Beartic's only known move is {{m|Icicle Crash}}.}}

=====Formerly owned=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Team Plasma
|pkmn=Watchog
|type1=Normal
|img=Team Plasma Watchog Adventures.png
|epnum=PS471
|epname=Battle at the Dreamyard
|desc={{p|Watchog}} was used to attack Black during its debut appearance so the three grunts could steal his [[Musha]]. Since Black only saw its striped pattern when he was attacked, he mistook the pattern as the face of a much larger Pokémon. Later, Watchog battled Black again, but it was defeated when Black exposed its true form which allowed him to know where to attack. Afterwards, it was adopted by [[Fennel]] and [[Amanita]].

None of Watchog's moves are known.}}

==In the TCG==
This is a listing of cards mentioning or featuring Team Plasma Grunts in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Team Plasma Grunt|125}}|type=Supporter|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=125/135|jpset=Plasma Gale|jprarity=U|jpnum=065/070|jpset2=Team Plasma's Powered Half Deck|jpnum2=015/017|jpset3=Team Plasma Battle Gift Set|jpnum3=014/016|jpset4=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum4=176/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{white color light}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|fr=Sbire Plasma
|de=Team Plasma Rüpel
|it=Seguace Plasma
|es={{tt|Eq.|Equipo}} Plasma Recluta
|ko=플라스마단 조무래기 ''Team Plasma Young Goon''
}}
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{{Team Plasma}}
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{{Villainous Grunts|color={{white color light}}|corecolor=999999|bordercolor={{black color dark}}}}
{{TrainerNav|white|unova=yes}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}}

[[Category:Trainer classes]]
[[Category:Team Plasma]]
[[Category:Members of Team Plasma]]
[[Category:Poison-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Dark-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Steel-type Trainers]]

[[de:Team Plasma Rüpel (Trainerklasse)]]

[[fr:Sbire Plasma]]
[[it:Seguace Plasma (classe allenatore)]]
[[ja:プラズマだんのしたっぱ]]
[[pl:Sługusi Zespołu Plazma]]
[[zh:電漿團團員]]

XY013

2014-02-11T12:33:10Z

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=To Catch a Pokémon Monster! |
nextcode=XY014 |
nexttitle=Seeking Shelter from the Storm! |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=XY013 |
altepcode=EP812 |
colorscheme=Kalos|
screen=hd|
title_en=Kindergarten Chaos!|
title_ja=ニンフィアVSケロマツ！幼稚園は大さわぎ！！|
title_ja_trans=Nymphia VS Keromatsu! Big Commotion in the Kindergarten!! |
broadcast_jp=January 16, 2014 |
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en_series= |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[V (Volt)|Ｖ（ボルト）]] |
ja_ed=[[X Strait Y Scenery|Ｘ海峡Ｙ景色]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=藤田伸三 |
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artn=1 |
art=矢嶋哲生 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=XY001-XY010|
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|xy|013}}
* {{BMGf|159079|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|161735|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
'''Kindergarten Chaos!''' (Japanese: '''ニンフィアVSケロマツ！幼稚園は大さわぎ！！''' ''{{tt|Nymphia|Sylveon}} VS {{tt|Keromatsu|Froakie}}! Big Commotion in the Kindergarten!!'') is the 13th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 812th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 16, 2014.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* {{Ash}} learns of the {{type|Fairy}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Sylveon}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY013.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Premier]]
* {{tc|Preschooler|Kindergarteners}}
** {{kal|Randy}}

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?|Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Sylveon}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchling}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ([[Premier]]'s)
* {{p|Hoppip}} (flashback)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|thumb|200px|Episode focuses on Ash for this title card segment and onwards]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Manectric}}
* The [[XY014|next episode]] preview is narrated by {{Ash}}, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.
** In the end of the preview, Bonnie is saying the "Everyone, keep Pokémon!" phrase instead of get, rather than Ash saying his "Everyone, get Pokémon!" phrase.
** Unlike usual, no background music is played at any point during the preview.

* The car Premier was driving to Randy and Ash's rescue appears to be a {{WP|Citroën 2CV}}.

===Errors===
* After Ash scans Sylveon, the background appears over {{an|Serena}}'s ponytail.
* In some scenes, Sylveon's tail is colored pale cream instead of pinkish.
** This error applies to Sylveon's feelers which should have a pink and blue tip.
* While {{AP|Froakie}} is under the effect of {{m|Attract}} from [[Premier]]'s Sylveon, Bonnie's hair clip is colored the same way as her hair for a few frames. This error repeats in another scene.
* In some scenes, Premier's shoes are colored pale cream instead of pink.
* In some scenes, Premier's watch on her left hand is missing.
* When Meowth can't stand Sylveon's beauty and falls out of the tree, his ears are cream-colored like his body instead of black for a few frames.
* When Premier asks Ash and his friends to release their Pokémon to show to the kids, her waist is too big and her legs are seen cut off.
* When {{an|Clemont}} shows two young boys his {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, Clemont appears without the scleras on his eyes.
* When Sylveon is giving Froakie some Pokémon food, Sylveon's left rear paw is colored pale cream instead of pink when Premier arrives. This error repeats in another scene, but this time being its right rear paw.
* When the principal is bringing Randy, Premier's bow on her head is completely pale cream.
* When [[Jessie]] and Meowth begin to juggle the balls, Meowth's {{p|Cubchoo}} outfit is missing its eye for a few frames.
** In the same scene, Jessie's pockets on her pants disappear for a frame.
* In one scene, Serena's hat is half colored light-pink instead of pink.
* When {{MTR}} is giving the kids the balls, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}'s brown spot on the back of its head is missing.
* After Team Rocket finishes their motto, Meowth's right foot is fully colored cream, while half of it should be brown-colored, Bunnelby's foot is fully colored gray, while half of it should be brown-colored, and Premier's shoes are colored pinkish, while half of them should be blue-colored.
* After Froakie uses {{m|Water Pulse}} on the glass boxes and it doesn't work, Randy's sleeves are missing the orange stripes on the tips.
* When Ash and Froakie are about to break the glass boxes {{AP|Pikachu}} and Sylveon are trapped in, Pikachu's ears are missing the black tips.
** In the same scene, Sylveon's left knee is half colored pink and the back of its head is completely pink.
* When Ash is asking Randy for help while Froakie is hitting the glass box, Sylveon's tail is missing.
* When Ash, Froakie, Randy, and Sylveon are breaking the glass box to save Pikachu, the part of Randy's shoes that are a yellow color are completely green, while the circle is still yellow.
* When Team Rocket arrives in their new hideout, the back of Meowth's ears are fully colored black, while half of them should be cream-colored.
* When Premier's Sylveon is protecting Randy from {{TRT}}, its right paw is colored the same color as its skin.
* In one scene, the part of Meowth's tail that is colored brown is completely cream. This error repeats in another scene, when they're blasting off.
* When Ash agreed to Randy's promise about challenging him when he grows up, a bow on Premier's shirt is missing.
<gallery>
File:XY013 error.png|Premier's watch is missing
File:XY013 error 2.png|Sylveon's tail error
File:XY013 error 3.png|Chespin without the brown spot on the back of its head
File:XY013 error 4.png|Randy's shoes error
File:XY013 error 5.png|A bow on Premier's shirt in missing
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
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{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=To Catch a Pokémon Monster! |
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nexttitle=Seeking Shelter from the Storm! |
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{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:XY series episodes|013]]

[[de:Nymphia VS Keromatsu! Yōchien wa Dai Sawagi!! (Episode)]]
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XY015

2014-02-07T08:06:19Z

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title_ja=ハリマロンVSマフォクシー！ダイエットバトル！？|
title_ja_trans=Harimaron VS Mafoxy! A Diet Battle!? |
broadcast_jp=February 6, 2014 |
broadcast_us= |
en_series= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[V (Volt)|Ｖ（ボルト）]] |
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morecredits=no |
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* {{BMGf|161405|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|162416|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''ハリマロンVSマフォクシー！ダイエットバトル！？''' ''{{tt|Harimaron|Chespin}} VS {{tt|Mafoxy|Delphox}}! A Diet Battle!?'') is the 15th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 814th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 6, 2014.
{{spoilers}}


==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Froakie]] is revealed to know {{m|Pound}}.
* [[Clemont's Chespin]] is revealed to have {{a|Overgrow}} as its [[Ability]].
{{animeevents}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY015.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* {{OBP|Grampa|XY015}}
* {{OBP|Granny|XY015}}

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?|Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Delphox}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchling}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})
* {{p|Delphox}} ({{OBP|Grampa|XY015}}'s)
* {{p|Weedle}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Clemont.png|thumb|200px|Episode focuses on Clemont for this title card segment and onwards]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Wobbuffet}}
* {{an|Bonnie}} narrates the preview for the [[XY016|next episode]].
** In the end of the preview, when Ash is saying the "Everyone, get Pokémon!" phrase, Bonnie says her "And keep them as well!" phrase after Ash finished his phrase.
* Music from ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' is used in this episode.

===Errors===
* When {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} is dodging {{p|Delphox}}'s attacks, half of the ribbon on {{an|Serena}}'s hat is missing.
* When the grampa is about to use his last resort, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}'s brown spot on the back of its head is missing.
<gallery>
File:XY015 error.png|Serena's black hat ribbon error
File:XY015 error 2.png|Chespin without the brown spot on the back of its head
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY014 |
prevtitle=Seeking Shelter from the Storm! |
nextcode=XY016 |

series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:XY series episodes|015]]

[[Category:Episodes focusing on Clemont|814]]

[[ja:XY編第15話]]
[[zh:XY015]]

BW024 (unaired)

2014-01-18T16:32:49Z

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{{futureepisode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=BW023 (unaired) |

nextcode=BW023 |
nexttitle=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types! |
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altepcode=EP681 |
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title_ja=ロケット団ＶＳプラズマ団！（後編）|
title_ja_trans=Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan! (Part 2) |
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broadcast_jp=Skipped |
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en_op={{OBP|Black and White|song}} |
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}}

(Japanese: '''ロケット団ＶＳプラズマ団！（後編）''' ''{{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}} VS {{tt|Plasma-dan|Team Plasma}}! (Part 2)'') was intended to be the 24th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 681st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]].

This episode was originally scheduled to air in Japan on March 24, 2011, but was postponed, along with the original [[BW023 (unaired)|BW023]], indefinitely because of the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} and the {{wp|Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster}}. As of ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', its events have been removed from continuity. As of January 2014, TVTokyo's official statement is still that it will someday air, but with the conclusion of the ''Best Wishes'' series and beginning of the {{series|XY}}, it is unlikely this will ever come to pass.
{{spoilers}}

==Plot==


==Major events==

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Pierce]]
* [[Dr. Zager]]
* {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s
* [[Looker]]
* [[Professor Juniper]]

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})









* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}})


* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Team Plasma]]'s)

==Trivia==
{{bulbanews|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved}}
* Unlike [[AG101 (unaired)|the only other skipped episode]] in Japan, this two-parter was supposed to be important to the overall storyline instead of being a stand-alone episode.
* The scene with Liepard attacking a skyscraper with {{m|Hyper Beam}} with two Team Plasma Grunts alongside it on a helicopter is reused for the ''Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N'' opening, ''[[Be an Arrow!#Opening animation: Version 2 (BW109 - BW122)|Be an Arrow! 2013]]'', although it is newly animated rather than taken directly from the episode. The differences is that [[Aldith]] and [[Barret]] are in the scene (who have their uniforms designs from {{2v2|Black|White|2}}) instead of one Team Plasma Grunt with the original {{2v2|Black|White}} uniform.
* According to [[Tom Wayland]], this episode and the previous one were sent to The Pokémon Company International, but the dubbing was not completed before the episodes were delayed.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

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[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|024 (unaired)]]
[[Category:Banned episodes|681 (unaired)]]
[[Category:Undubbed episodes|681 (unaired)]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Team Rocket|681 (unaired)]]
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BW023 (unaired)

2014-01-18T16:32:11Z

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prevtitle=A Venipede Stampede! |
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altepcode=EP680 |
colorscheme=Unova|
title_en= |
title_ja=ロケット団ＶＳプラズマ団！（前編）|
title_ja_trans=Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan! (Part 1) |
screen=yes |
screenshot=BW023-unaired.png|
broadcast_jp=Skipped |
broadcast_us=Skipped |
en_series=Black & White |
en_op={{OBP|Black and White|song}} |
ja_op= [[Best Wishes! (song)|ベストウイッシュ！]] |
ja_ed= [[Fanfare of the Heart|心のファンファーレ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=古賀一臣 |
directorn=1 |
director=古賀一臣 |
artn=1 |
art=夏目久仁彦 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=BW021-BW030|
footnotes=
}}

(Japanese: '''ロケット団ＶＳプラズマ団！（前編）''' ''{{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}} VS {{tt|Plasma-dan|Team Plasma}}! (Part 1)'') was intended to be the 23rd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 680th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]].

This episode was originally scheduled to air in Japan on March 17, 2011, but was postponed, along with the original [[BW024 (unaired)|BW024]], indefinitely because of the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} and the {{wp|Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster}}. As of ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', its events have been removed from continuity. As of January 2014, TVTokyo's official statement is still that it will someday air, but with the conclusion of the ''Best Wishes'' series and beginning of the {{series|XY}}, it is unlikely this will ever come to pass.
{{spoilers}}

==Plot==


==Major events==


===Debuts===
* [[Team Plasma]]
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Liepard}}


==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Pierce]]
* [[Dr. Zager]]
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s

* [[Officer Jenny]]

* [[Looker]]


* [[Professor Juniper]]

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})












* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Team Plasma]]'s)
* {{p|Krokorok}} ([[Sunglasses Krokorok|sunglasses]])

==Trivia==
{{bulbanews|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved}}

* Unlike [[AG101 (unaired)|the only other skipped episode]] in Japan, this two-parter was supposed to be important to the overall storyline instead of being a stand-alone episode.
* Had this episode aired in time, it would have marked the anime debuts of [[Team Plasma]] and {{p|Liepard}} and the return of [[Looker]].
** Due to Team Plasma's debut being delayed, the {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt|Plasma Grunts}} were never actually shown in their [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|original outfits]] in the anime, which they were supposed to wear in this episode. When they eventually debuted in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', they were seen using their [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|new outfits]].
* Scenes highly resembling the scenes seen in this two-parted episode's previews were later used in ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'' during [[Team Rocket]]'s "Operation Tempest".
** In addition, an updated design of the [[Meteonite]]'s chamber in the [[Relic Castle]] is used as the Golden Dark Stone's chamber in ''[[BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!]]'' and as the Light Stone's chamber in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''.
* According to [[Tom Wayland]], this episode and the next one were sent to The Pokémon Company International but they never completed dubbing them before being delayed.

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File:BW096 TR TP original 2.png|Original
File:BW096 TR TP original 3.png|Original
File:BW096 Tempest 1.png|Operation Tempest
File:BW096 Tempest 2.png|Operation Tempest
File:BW096 Tempest 3.png|Operation Tempest
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Spewpa (Pokémon)

2014-01-05T16:36:40Z

Timsworld: /* Major appearances */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Scatterbug | next=Vivillon | type=Bug | prevnum=664 | nextnum=666 }}
{{Pokémon Infobox|
name=Spewpa |
jname=コフーライ|
tmname=Kofūrai |
species=Scatterdust |
typebox=1 |
type1=Bug |
abilityn=d |
ability1=Shed Skin |
abilityd=Friend Guard |
ndex=665 |
karea=Central |
kdex=021 |
height-ftin=1'00" |
height-m=0.3 |
weight-lbs=18.5 |
weight-kg=8.4 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Bug |
gendercode=127 |
eggcycles=Unknown |
expyield=? |
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color=Black |
catchrate=0 |
body=05 |
pokefordex=Unknown |
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friendship=? |
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'''Spewpa''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コフーライ''' ''Kofūrai'') is a {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Scatterbug}} starting at [[Level|level]] 9 and evolves into {{p|Vivillon}} starting at level 12.

==Biology==
Spewpa are small, insectoid Pokémon. They have a large, round head, which is light gray in the back with a darker gray face. There are two khaki-colored dots on their face, one above each eye. The face is bisected by a thin, black line that ends in a khaki-colored triangle at the top of the head. Spewpa have two, ovular eyes that are the same color as their facial markings, and square black pupils and no visible sclera. Their body is covered with a white furry material, and there are red, black, and cream square particles surrounding it.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
Multiple Spewpa are set to appear in [[XY012]], including one of them that [[Ash]] and his friends will help out.

===Minor appearances===
Spewpa made its debut appearance in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===

==In the manga==

==In the TCG==
Spewpa has not yet been featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=bug
|gen=6
|xdex=It lives hidden within thicket shadows. When predators attack, it quickly bristles the fur covering its body in an effort to threaten them.
|ydex=The beaks of birds can't begin to scratch its stalwart body. To defend itself, it spews powder.
}}

===Game locations===
{{availability|
type=bug|
gen=6|
xyrarity=Common|
xyarea= [[Berry|Berry Trees]] in the Berry Field on {{rt|7|Kalos}} |
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Bug|
HP= 45|
Attack= 22|
Defense=60|
SpAtk= 27|
SpDef= 30|
Speed= 29}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=bug|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |
Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
Fairy=100 |}}
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist/levelh/6|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|6}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level6|9|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{Learnlist/tmh/6|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|6}}
{{learnlist/tm5null}}
{{Learnlist/tmf|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|5|6}}
|}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{Learnlist/breedh/6|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|6}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}} {{MSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP|047|Parasect}} {{MSP|048|Venonat}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}} {{MSP|414|Mothim}} {{MSP|666|Vivillon}}|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}} {{MSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP|047|Parasect}} {{MSP|637|Volcarona}}|Rage Powder|Bug|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}} {{MSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP|047|Parasect}} {{MSP|048|Venonat}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}} {{MSP|267|Beautifly}} {{MSP|284|Masquerain}} {{MSP|666|Vivillon}}|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{Learnlist/breedf|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|5|6}}
|}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{Learnlist/tutorh/6|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|6}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{Learnlist/tutorf|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|5|6}}
|}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|5|None}}
{{learnlist/prevo5|664|Scatterbug|||||Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/prevo5|664|Scatterbug|||||String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
{{learnlist/prevo5|664|Scatterbug|||||Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{learnlist/prevo5|664|Scatterbug|||||Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Spewpa|Bug|Bug|5|6}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=bug
|pictype=art
|no1=664
|name1=Scatterbug
|type1-1=Bug
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 9}}
|no2=665
|name2=Spewpa
|type1-2=Bug
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 12}}
|no3=666
|name3=Vivillon
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===

==Trivia==
*Spewpa and its evolutionary relatives are the only {{type|Bug}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation VI]].

===Origin===
Spewpa appears to be based on a moth/caterpillar.
====Name origin====
Spewpa may be a combination of ''spew'' and ''{{wp|pupa}}''.

Kofūrai may be a combination of 小 ''ko'' (small) or 粉 ''ko'' (powder) and 風来人 ''furaijin'' (wanderer).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=bug|type2=bug
|ja=コフーライ ''Kofūrai''|jameaning=Possibly from {{tt|小 ''ko''|small}}, {{tt|粉 ''ko''|powder}}, and {{tt|風来人 ''furaijin''|wanderer}}
|fr=Pérégrain |frmeaning=From ''{{tt|pérenniser|to sustain or perpetuate}}''.
|es=Spewpa |esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Puponcho |demeaning=From ''{{tt|Puppe|pupa}}'' and ''Poncho''.
|it=Spewpa |itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=분떠도리 ''Bun'ddeodori''|komeaning=From {{tt|분 (粉) ''bun''|powder}} and {{tt|떠돌이 ''ddeodol'i''|wanderer}}
}}
{{-}}

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Scatterbug | next=Vivillon | type=Bug | prevnum=664 | nextnum=666 }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Puponcho]]
[[es:Spewpa]]
[[fr:Pérégrain]]
[[it:Spewpa]]
[[ja:コフーライ]]
[[zh:コフーライ]]

Hurricane (move)

2013-12-23T12:18:42Z

Timsworld: /* Trivia */

{{MoveInfobox|
n=542|
name=Hurricane |
jname=ぼうふう |
jtrans=Windstorm |
jtranslit=Bōfū|
gameimage=Hurricane V.png |
type=Flying |
damagecategory=Special |
basepp=10 |
maxpp=16 |
power={{tt|110|120 in Generation V}} |
accuracy=70 |
gen=V |
tm5=no |
na=no |
pokefordex=Hurricane|
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=no |
flag8=yes |
sound=no |
field=no|
target=any|
footnotes= }}
'''Hurricane''' (Japanese: '''ぼうふう''' ''Windstorm'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Flying}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation V]].

==Effect==
===Generation V===
Hurricane deals damage and has a 30% chance of {{status|Confusion|confusing}} the target. Hurricane can hit non-adjacent opponents in [[Triple Battle]]s.

Hurricane cannot miss when used during {{DL|Weather conditions|heavy rain}}, but has an {{stat|accuracy}} of 50% during {{DL|Weather conditions|intense sunlight}}. Hurricane can hit a Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turns of air-based moves such as {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Bounce}}, and {{m|Sky Drop}}.

===Generation VI===
Hurricane's power changed from 120 to 110.

==Description==
{{movedesc|flying}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Flying|5}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying|53|53|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|017|Pidgeotto|2|Normal|Flying|62|62|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|018|Pidgeot|2|Normal|Flying|68|--, 68|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|144|Articuno|2|Ice|Flying|no|B2W2=92|--, 92|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|146|Moltres|2|Fire|Flying|no|B2W2=92|--, 92|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|81|--, 81|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|278|Wingull|2|Water|Flying|50|B2W2=49|49|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|279|Pelipper|2|Water|Flying|63|63|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|547|Whimsicott|2|Grass|Fairy|46}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|580|Ducklett|2|Water|Flying|46|46|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|581|Swanna|2|Water|Flying|55|55|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|637|Volcarona|2|Bug|Fire|90|--, 90}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|641|Tornadus|1|Flying|Flying|67|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|666|Vivillon|2|Bug|Flying|no|50|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|714|Noibat|2|Flying|Dragon|no|58|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|715|Noivern|2|Flying|Dragon|no|--, 62|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|717|Yveltal|2|Dark|Flying|no|--|STAB='''}}
{{Movefooter|Flying|5}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Flying}}
{{Moveentryspecial|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic|Psychic|[[Pokémon Hills Mewtwo]]}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky.|image1=Tornadus Hurricane.png|image1p=Tornadus|image2=Skyla Swanna Hurricane.png|image2p=Swanna}}
{{movep|ms=641|type=flying|pkmn=Tornadus|method=Tornadus's tail glows white and it swings its tail, releasing multiple white crescent-shaped energy blades from its tail at the opponent. When the energy blades hit the opponent, they explode, causing a powerful wind to come out of them.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Tornadus (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Tornadus|startcode=BW059|startname=Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|ms=581|type=flying|pkmn=Swanna|method=Swanna's wings glow light blue and it flaps them, releasing a powerful gust of wind.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Skyla|user1=Skyla's Swanna|startcode=BW067|startname=Cilan Takes Flight!}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=641T|pkmn=Tornadus|method=Tornadus's wings glow light blue. It then flaps them, creating a strong gust of wind.}}
{{movebtm|type=flying|user=Tornadus (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Tornadus|startcode=BW097|startname=Unova's Survival Crisis!‎}}

==Trivia==
*Both Hurricane and {{m|Thunder}} never miss during {{DL|weather conditions|heavy rain}}. This may be a relation to a thunderstorm.
** Excluding {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Mewtwo}} are the only Pokémon that can learn both moves, though the latter can only learn Hurricane through an event.
* Despite being said to whip up a 40-day storm when flapping its wings, {{p|Lugia}} cannot learn this move.
* It will not lift {{p|Dugtrio}} or {{p|Diglett}} of the ground like it does with other Pokémon, likely to prevent the need to actually make a sprite for their body hidden under the ground.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|zh_cmn=暴風 ''{{tt|Bàofēng|Storm-force Wind}}''
|de=Orkan
|es_la=Huracán
|es_eu=Vendaval
|fr=Vent Violent
|pl=Huragan
|pt_br=Furacão
|pt=Furacão
|it=Tifone
|ko=폭풍 ''Pohkpoong''
}}
{{-}}
{{Blizzard|flying}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Moves that can hit semi-invulnerable Pokémon]]
[[Category:Moves that can confuse]]

[[de:Orkan]]
[[es:Vendaval]]
[[fr:Vent Violent]]
[[it:Tifone (mossa)]]
[[ja:ぼうふう]]
[[pl:Hurricane]]
[[zh:暴风（技能）]]

Jessie's Wobbuffet

2013-12-21T17:45:23Z

Timsworld: /* Best Wishes series */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
trainername=Jessie|
pokemonname=Wobbuffet|
jtrainername=ムサシ|
jpokemonname=ソーナンス|
tmtrainername=Musashi|
tmpokemonname=Sonans|
image=[[File:Jessie Wobbuffet.png|250px]] |
caption=Jessie's Wobbuffet |
epnum=EP146|
location=[[Johto]]|
gender=Unknown |
ability=Unknown |
epname=Tricks of the Trade|
type1=Psychic|
traded=yes|
tradeep=EP146|
tradename=Tricks of the Trade|
oldtrainer={{jo|Benny}}|
newtrainer=[[Jessie]]|
tradedfor={{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}|
prevonum=202|
noevo=incap |
current=[[Party|With Jessie]]|
enva1=[[Kayzie Rogers]]|
java1=[[Yūji Ueda]]|
}}

'''Jessie's Wobbuffet''' (Japanese: '''ムサシのソーナンス''' ''Musashi's Sonans'') was the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} obtained by [[Jessie]] during her travels through [[Johto]].

==History==
===Original series===
[[File:Wobbuffet initial appearance.png|thumb|170px|left|Wobbuffet's first appearance, under the ownership of Benny]]
=====With Benny=====
Wobbuffet originally belonged to a Trainer named {{jo|Benny}}. In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', Benny was searching for someone to trade Wobbuffet with for a stronger Pokémon at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]]. Benny was not successful at first, though a Trainer with a {{p|Stantler}} seemed to his offer, but then bailed for a {{p|Hoothoot}} at the last minute. Jessie's Poké Ball containing her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} then accidentally fell into the machine instead when she crashed into it. Unbeknownst to her, Lickitung got swapped for Wobbuffet.

=====With Jessie=====
[[File:Jessie Lickitung Wobbuffet trade.png|thumb|200px|right|Jessie was unaware that her Lickitung had been traded to Benny for his Wobbuffet]]
Later, after the trade had commenced, Jessie wanted to send out her Lickitung to battle {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, but to her surprise, Wobbuffet appeared instead. [[James]] then immediately looked up its moves for Jessie. Even though Wobbuffet had no offensive attacks, it managed to counter {{AP|Chikorita}}'s attacks back to her. Wobbuffet was blasted off along with the [[Team Rocket trio]] by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

Since the episode ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', Wobbuffet had its place in the {{motto|Team Rocket motto}}, first before Meowth (which usually left him very upset) and some episodes later, right after {{MTR}}. It could often be heard crying out subsequent to the "Team Rocket is blasting off again!" line, even if it was not out of its Poké Ball when the team was sent blasting off. Wobbuffet was thus somewhat a fourth team member.

When Wobbuffet popped out of its Poké Ball in ''[[EP171|Power Play!]]'', and redirected {{MTR}}'s attack back to himself, Jessie had the idea of building the Robo-Mecha Wobbuffet where it would counter any attack back to the user similar to Wobbuffet's {{m|Counter}}.

In ''[[EP173|Wobbu-Palooza!]]'', Ash, his friends and Team Rocket came across a festival honoring Wobbuffet. Jessie's Wobbuffet popped out of its Poké Ball much to the villagers's excitement. The [[Wobbuffet Festival crashers]] then showed up to attack the Wobbuffet and Jessie sent out her Wobbuffet to battle them. Jessie's single-handedly took out the Wobbuffet Festival crashers's Pokémon with the use of Counter and Mirror Coat.

In ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'', Wobbuffet battled [[Duplica]]'s {{p|Ditto}}, '''Mini-Dit'''. Mini-Dit {{m|transform}}ed into Wobbuffet and used the same moveset to battle Wobbuffet and Arbok. Wobbuffet ended up losing to its miniature counterpart, however.

In ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]'', Wobbuffet was tasked with guarding the Poké Pod containing Ash's Pikachu. During the chase to get the Pod, Wobbuffet, along with the Pod and the key to it, was separated from Jessie and went on an action-packed adventure. It bumped into a thief named [[Goneff]] who was not happy with Wobbuffet bumping into his vehicle. However, Goneff took Wobbuffet hostage. Team Rocket then dug a hole and headed to the warehouse Goneff was hiding from underground to rescue Wobbuffet. Ash and his {{AP|Totodile}} went with them only for Totodile to get badly hurt by Golem. When Golem was about to finish off Totodile, Wobbuffet jumped in the way and sent Golem flying to its Trainer. Ash was then able to get the Poké Pod back but Wobbuffet still had the key as it flew away along with the Team Rocket trio on the Wobbuffet-shaped balloon. Ash sent out {{AP|Noctowl}} to get the key from Wobbuffet, however. Noctowl was successful and Pikachu was freed from the Poké Pod.

===Advanced Generation series===
[[File:Team Rocket Wobbuffet pose.png|thumb|200px|right|Team Rocket joking with Wobbuffet in the {{series|AG}}]]
====Hoenn====
In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', Wobbuffet was sent out to battle [[Rico]]'s {{p|Tyranitar}}. It was getting ready to counter Tyranitar's {{m|Hyper Beam}} but fainted as Hyper Beam was too strong.

In ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]'', Wobbuffet put on the disguise of a maid which made a humongous Claydol fall in love with it. This was part of a plan to get this dangerous Claydol back inside its stone Poké Ball. When Wobbuffet's disguise was revealed, Claydol was angry, but Claydol was returned to its stone Poké Ball before Wobbuffet was hurt.

====Kanto Battle Frontier====
Wobbuffet participated in its first Contest onscreen in ''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]''. Jessie planned for it to use the countering technique against [[Harley]]'s {{p|Ariados}}. However, this backfired, as Ariados's {{m|String Shot}} manipulated it into a puppet. Since then, it was used in other Contests, but would usually cause the elimination of Jessie for one reason or another.

Wobbuffet ran away from the group in ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'' after a fake ghost made by some Ghost Pokémon scared it off. While it was running away it saw a {{p|Kirlia}} dancing and fell in love with it. When Team Rocket caught Pikachu and Kirlia, Wobbuffet jumped into the mecha after it and broke the Kirlia and its Psychic Pokémon friends free from Team Rocket's capture. Entirely thanks to Wobbuffet, Team Rocket's plan was completely ruined.

[[File:Jessilina Wobbuffet.png|thumb|220px|Jessilina with her Wobbuffet]]
===Diamond & Pearl series===
{{incomplete|section|More detailed information}}
Jessie relied on Wobbuffet more often in [[Pokémon Contest]]. However, it often did not do well similar to the ones in Kanto.
In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'' Jessie choose Wobbuffet for the appeals round in the [[Wallace Cup]]. After being sent out Jessie had Wobbuffet run straight towards her and use Counter, which sent her flying sky high. The judges were not impressed by this which caused Jessie to lose.

===Best Wishes series===
[[File:Wobbuffet Comeback BW142.png|thumb|250px|right|Wobbuffet popping out behind, and reuniting with Jessie, James, and Meowth]]
Following the Team Rocket trio's journey in Sinnoh, Jessie was forced to leave Wobbuffet at [[Team Rocket HQ (anime)|Team Rocket's headquarters]] as it is not a Pokémon native in the [[Unova]] region and would attract attention.

Since then, Wobbuffet made appearances along with {{MTR}} in the [[Pikachu shorts]], [[PK23]], ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Senerade]]'' and [[PK25]]. Strangely, the three of these shorts take place during the {{series|BW}}, which Wobbuffet is normally absent from for the aforementioned reasons. It should be noted, however, that these shorts call into question their [[canon]]icity with the main anime series altogether.

Wobbuffet's only appearance in a ''Best Wishes'' series episode was in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. After returning to [[Kanto]] and giving away their Unova Pokémon to {{an|Giovanni}}, the Team Rocket trio walked through a corridor only for Wobbuffet to pop up, surprising them. Wobbuffet was later seen with Team Rocket as they eavesdropped on Ash from the roof of his house in [[Pallet Town]], marking its return to Jessie's team.

===XY series===
Wobbuffet reappeared as a member of Jessie's team in the XY series, where it was shown to be much more competent in battle. In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Wobbuffet was used in a battle against Pikachu, where it almost defeated Pikachu by returning his {{m|Thunderbolt}} right back at him with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. However, a wild {{AP|Froakie}} came in and defended Pikachu from a reflected {{m|Electro Ball}}. Froakie helped defeat Wobbuffet by using its Frubbles to knock Wobbuffet on its back due to its inability to reflect moves that aren't attacks. Wobbuffet was soon blasted off by Pikachu, Froakie, and [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Even though Wobbuffet has been absent, it still been shown to be doing its comical pose every time Team Rocket do their motto.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Jessie Wobbuffet love.png|thumb|200px|left|Wobbuffet [[AG146|in love]]]]
Wobbuffet was used occasionally for battles. {{p|Wobbuffet}}'s knowledge of moves like {{m|Counter}} and {{m|Mirror Coat}} came in handy, since Team Rocket often found itself on the receiving end of powerful attacks.

Wobbuffet usually served as a comic relief character. It would emerge from its [[Poké Ball]] frequently as a running gag, and often at inappropriate times. Team Rocket have also had [[Team Rocket's mechas|various vehicles and robots]] based on it.[[File:Wobbuffet pop out.png|thumb|250px|right|Wobbuffet popping out of its Poké Ball]]

Even though Jessie often seemed annoyed with Wobbuffet, she was shown to truly care for it. This is showcased in a handful of episodes, including ''[[AG113|Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?]]'', in which Wobbuffet temporarily went missing. Jessie was very worried and desperately went searching for it on the island. Another instance was in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'' where Jessie was upset at [[James]]'s idea to send Wobbuffet to {{an|Giovanni}} since they couldn't tell it apart from [[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}}.

Wobbuffet also seems to care for Jessie deeply and see her as a motherly figure. This can be seen in ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]'', when it was lost and imagined a cloud in the shape of Jessie, childishly clapping with joy after noticing it. Even so, its loyalty has sometimes been in question, such as in ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', where it temporarily left the group to hang out with some {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon and even single-handedly stopped Team Rocket's plan to steal Pokémon.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|psychic||Jessie Wobbuffet {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mirror Coat|1=Counter|2=Bide}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mirror Coat|1=Counter|2=Bide}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|EP146|Tricks of the Trade}}
{{anmov|normal|Bide|EP167|A Hot Water Battle|x=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Mirror Coat|EP189|Freeze Frame}}
{{anmov/f|psychic|x=yes}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Jessie Wobbuffet AP.png|thumb|left|Jessie's Wobbuffet in the Ash and Pikachu manga]]
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
Jessie's Wobbuffet first appears in ''[[SP06|After the Missing Rucksack!!]]'' of the Ash and Pikachu manga.
{{-}}
==Trivia==
[[File:Jessie and Wobbuffet.png|thumb|200px|right|Jessie and Wobbuffet]]
* Wobbuffet was the first traded Pokémon to become an important part of the main cast.
* For [[DP024]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Jessie's Wobbuffet. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: きがつけば　なのりもやってる　ソーナンス
* Until [[Duplica]] pointed out the existence and effect of {{m|Mirror Coat}} to Jessie, she always told Wobbuffet to use {{m|Counter}} to deflect attacks. Depending on the move, Wobbuffet would "do what it had to do to defend itself". After this, due to Jessie having trouble distinguishing the two moves, she would instead commonly tell Wobbuffet to counter ''that attack'', seemingly letting it decide what to do itself.
* Wobbuffet spent 511 consecutive episodes as a part of Jessie's party, making it the Pokémon to have spent the most time on a main character's party before leaving, more than two [[Advanced Generation series|complete]] [[Diamond & Pearl series|series]] together, and spending the third-most time as a main cast member, after {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{MTR}}.
* Wobbuffet has appeared at least once in every series so far.
* Wobbuffet is the only Pokémon Team Rocket obtained in the original series to still be owned.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Wobbuffet}}
* {{Cat|Episodes focusing on Team Rocket}}

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{{Team Rocket's Pokémon|psychic}} 
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Jessie's Wobbuffet

2013-12-21T17:44:09Z

Timsworld: /* Best Wishes series */

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'''Jessie's Wobbuffet''' (Japanese: '''ムサシのソーナンス''' ''Musashi's Sonans'') was the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} obtained by [[Jessie]] during her travels through [[Johto]].

==History==
===Original series===
[[File:Wobbuffet initial appearance.png|thumb|170px|left|Wobbuffet's first appearance, under the ownership of Benny]]
=====With Benny=====
Wobbuffet originally belonged to a Trainer named {{jo|Benny}}. In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', Benny was searching for someone to trade Wobbuffet with for a stronger Pokémon at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]]. Benny was not successful at first, though a Trainer with a {{p|Stantler}} seemed to his offer, but then bailed for a {{p|Hoothoot}} at the last minute. Jessie's Poké Ball containing her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} then accidentally fell into the machine instead when she crashed into it. Unbeknownst to her, Lickitung got swapped for Wobbuffet.

=====With Jessie=====
[[File:Jessie Lickitung Wobbuffet trade.png|thumb|200px|right|Jessie was unaware that her Lickitung had been traded to Benny for his Wobbuffet]]
Later, after the trade had commenced, Jessie wanted to send out her Lickitung to battle {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, but to her surprise, Wobbuffet appeared instead. [[James]] then immediately looked up its moves for Jessie. Even though Wobbuffet had no offensive attacks, it managed to counter {{AP|Chikorita}}'s attacks back to her. Wobbuffet was blasted off along with the [[Team Rocket trio]] by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

Since the episode ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', Wobbuffet had its place in the {{motto|Team Rocket motto}}, first before Meowth (which usually left him very upset) and some episodes later, right after {{MTR}}. It could often be heard crying out subsequent to the "Team Rocket is blasting off again!" line, even if it was not out of its Poké Ball when the team was sent blasting off. Wobbuffet was thus somewhat a fourth team member.

When Wobbuffet popped out of its Poké Ball in ''[[EP171|Power Play!]]'', and redirected {{MTR}}'s attack back to himself, Jessie had the idea of building the Robo-Mecha Wobbuffet where it would counter any attack back to the user similar to Wobbuffet's {{m|Counter}}.

In ''[[EP173|Wobbu-Palooza!]]'', Ash, his friends and Team Rocket came across a festival honoring Wobbuffet. Jessie's Wobbuffet popped out of its Poké Ball much to the villagers's excitement. The [[Wobbuffet Festival crashers]] then showed up to attack the Wobbuffet and Jessie sent out her Wobbuffet to battle them. Jessie's single-handedly took out the Wobbuffet Festival crashers's Pokémon with the use of Counter and Mirror Coat.

In ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'', Wobbuffet battled [[Duplica]]'s {{p|Ditto}}, '''Mini-Dit'''. Mini-Dit {{m|transform}}ed into Wobbuffet and used the same moveset to battle Wobbuffet and Arbok. Wobbuffet ended up losing to its miniature counterpart, however.

In ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]'', Wobbuffet was tasked with guarding the Poké Pod containing Ash's Pikachu. During the chase to get the Pod, Wobbuffet, along with the Pod and the key to it, was separated from Jessie and went on an action-packed adventure. It bumped into a thief named [[Goneff]] who was not happy with Wobbuffet bumping into his vehicle. However, Goneff took Wobbuffet hostage. Team Rocket then dug a hole and headed to the warehouse Goneff was hiding from underground to rescue Wobbuffet. Ash and his {{AP|Totodile}} went with them only for Totodile to get badly hurt by Golem. When Golem was about to finish off Totodile, Wobbuffet jumped in the way and sent Golem flying to its Trainer. Ash was then able to get the Poké Pod back but Wobbuffet still had the key as it flew away along with the Team Rocket trio on the Wobbuffet-shaped balloon. Ash sent out {{AP|Noctowl}} to get the key from Wobbuffet, however. Noctowl was successful and Pikachu was freed from the Poké Pod.

===Advanced Generation series===
[[File:Team Rocket Wobbuffet pose.png|thumb|200px|right|Team Rocket joking with Wobbuffet in the {{series|AG}}]]
====Hoenn====
In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', Wobbuffet was sent out to battle [[Rico]]'s {{p|Tyranitar}}. It was getting ready to counter Tyranitar's {{m|Hyper Beam}} but fainted as Hyper Beam was too strong.

In ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]'', Wobbuffet put on the disguise of a maid which made a humongous Claydol fall in love with it. This was part of a plan to get this dangerous Claydol back inside its stone Poké Ball. When Wobbuffet's disguise was revealed, Claydol was angry, but Claydol was returned to its stone Poké Ball before Wobbuffet was hurt.

====Kanto Battle Frontier====
Wobbuffet participated in its first Contest onscreen in ''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]''. Jessie planned for it to use the countering technique against [[Harley]]'s {{p|Ariados}}. However, this backfired, as Ariados's {{m|String Shot}} manipulated it into a puppet. Since then, it was used in other Contests, but would usually cause the elimination of Jessie for one reason or another.

Wobbuffet ran away from the group in ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'' after a fake ghost made by some Ghost Pokémon scared it off. While it was running away it saw a {{p|Kirlia}} dancing and fell in love with it. When Team Rocket caught Pikachu and Kirlia, Wobbuffet jumped into the mecha after it and broke the Kirlia and its Psychic Pokémon friends free from Team Rocket's capture. Entirely thanks to Wobbuffet, Team Rocket's plan was completely ruined.

[[File:Jessilina Wobbuffet.png|thumb|220px|Jessilina with her Wobbuffet]]
===Diamond & Pearl series===
{{incomplete|section|More detailed information}}
Jessie relied on Wobbuffet more often in [[Pokémon Contest]]. However, it often did not do well similar to the ones in Kanto.
In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'' Jessie choose Wobbuffet for the appeals round in the [[Wallace Cup]]. After being sent out Jessie had Wobbuffet run straight towards her and use Counter, which sent her flying sky high. The judges were not impressed by this which caused Jessie to lose.

===Best Wishes series===
[[File:Wobbuffet Comeback BW142.png|thumb|250px|right|Wobbuffet popping out behind, and reuniting with Jessie, James, and Meowth]]
Following the Team Rocket trio's journey in Sinnoh, Jessie was forced to leave Wobbuffet at [[Team Rocket HQ (anime)|Team Rocket's headquarters]] as it is not a Pokémon native in the [[Unova]] region and would attract attention.

Since then, Wobbuffet made appearances along with {{MTR}} in the [[Pikachu shorts]], [[PK23]], ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Senerade]]'' and [[PK25]]. Strangely, the three of these shorts take place during the {{series|BW}}, which Wobbuffet is normally absent from for the aforementioned reasons. It should be noted, however, that these shorts call into question their [[canon]]icity with the main anime series altogether.

Wobbuffet's only appearance in a ''Best Wishes'' series episode was in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. After returning to [[Kanto]] and giving away their Unova Pokémon to {{an|Giovanni}}, the Team Rocket trio walked through a corridor only for Wobbuffet to pop up, surprising them. Wobbuffet was later seen with Team Rocket as they eavesdropped on Ash on the roof of his house in [[Pallet Town]], marking its return to Jessie's team.

===XY series===
Wobbuffet reappeared as a member of Jessie's team in the XY series, where it was shown to be much more competent in battle. In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Wobbuffet was used in a battle against Pikachu, where it almost defeated Pikachu by returning his {{m|Thunderbolt}} right back at him with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. However, a wild {{AP|Froakie}} came in and defended Pikachu from a reflected {{m|Electro Ball}}. Froakie helped defeat Wobbuffet by using its Frubbles to knock Wobbuffet on its back due to its inability to reflect moves that aren't attacks. Wobbuffet was soon blasted off by Pikachu, Froakie, and [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Even though Wobbuffet has been absent, it still been shown to be doing its comical pose every time Team Rocket do their motto.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Jessie Wobbuffet love.png|thumb|200px|left|Wobbuffet [[AG146|in love]]]]
Wobbuffet was used occasionally for battles. {{p|Wobbuffet}}'s knowledge of moves like {{m|Counter}} and {{m|Mirror Coat}} came in handy, since Team Rocket often found itself on the receiving end of powerful attacks.

Wobbuffet usually served as a comic relief character. It would emerge from its [[Poké Ball]] frequently as a running gag, and often at inappropriate times. Team Rocket have also had [[Team Rocket's mechas|various vehicles and robots]] based on it.[[File:Wobbuffet pop out.png|thumb|250px|right|Wobbuffet popping out of its Poké Ball]]

Even though Jessie often seemed annoyed with Wobbuffet, she was shown to truly care for it. This is showcased in a handful of episodes, including ''[[AG113|Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?]]'', in which Wobbuffet temporarily went missing. Jessie was very worried and desperately went searching for it on the island. Another instance was in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'' where Jessie was upset at [[James]]'s idea to send Wobbuffet to {{an|Giovanni}} since they couldn't tell it apart from [[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}}.

Wobbuffet also seems to care for Jessie deeply and see her as a motherly figure. This can be seen in ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]'', when it was lost and imagined a cloud in the shape of Jessie, childishly clapping with joy after noticing it. Even so, its loyalty has sometimes been in question, such as in ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', where it temporarily left the group to hang out with some {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon and even single-handedly stopped Team Rocket's plan to steal Pokémon.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|psychic||Jessie Wobbuffet {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mirror Coat|1=Counter|2=Bide}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mirror Coat|1=Counter|2=Bide}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|EP146|Tricks of the Trade}}
{{anmov|normal|Bide|EP167|A Hot Water Battle|x=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Mirror Coat|EP189|Freeze Frame}}
{{anmov/f|psychic|x=yes}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Jessie Wobbuffet AP.png|thumb|left|Jessie's Wobbuffet in the Ash and Pikachu manga]]
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
Jessie's Wobbuffet first appears in ''[[SP06|After the Missing Rucksack!!]]'' of the Ash and Pikachu manga.
{{-}}
==Trivia==
[[File:Jessie and Wobbuffet.png|thumb|200px|right|Jessie and Wobbuffet]]
* Wobbuffet was the first traded Pokémon to become an important part of the main cast.
* For [[DP024]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Jessie's Wobbuffet. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: きがつけば　なのりもやってる　ソーナンス
* Until [[Duplica]] pointed out the existence and effect of {{m|Mirror Coat}} to Jessie, she always told Wobbuffet to use {{m|Counter}} to deflect attacks. Depending on the move, Wobbuffet would "do what it had to do to defend itself". After this, due to Jessie having trouble distinguishing the two moves, she would instead commonly tell Wobbuffet to counter ''that attack'', seemingly letting it decide what to do itself.
* Wobbuffet spent 511 consecutive episodes as a part of Jessie's party, making it the Pokémon to have spent the most time on a main character's party before leaving, more than two [[Advanced Generation series|complete]] [[Diamond & Pearl series|series]] together, and spending the third-most time as a main cast member, after {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{MTR}}.
* Wobbuffet has appeared at least once in every series so far.
* Wobbuffet is the only Pokémon Team Rocket obtained in the original series to still be owned.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Wobbuffet}}
* {{Cat|Episodes focusing on Team Rocket}}

{{-}}
{{Team Rocket's Pokémon|psychic}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Jessie's Pokémon|Wobbuffet]]
[[Category:Anime running gags]]

[[pt:Wobbuffet de Jessie]]

[[de:Jessies Woingenau]]
[[fr:Qulbutoké de Jessie]]
[[it:Wobbuffet di Jessie]]
[[ja:ムサシのソーナンス]]
[[pl:Wobbuffet Jessie]]

Twerp

2013-12-05T13:46:27Z

Timsworld: /* Twerpette */

[[File:Ash original series friends.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his friends, who are commonly referred to by Team Rocket as "twerps"]]
'''Twerp''' is an insult commonly used by {{TRT}}, usually toward people they do not like. {{Ash}} is usually the '''twerp''', (Japanese: '''じゃりボーイ''' {{tt|''jari-boy''|'hero-boy,' can also be taken to mean 'brat'}}) according to [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}}. Collectively, Ash and {{ashfr}} are the '''twerps''' (Japanese: '''じゃりん子''' {{tt|''jarinko''|the brats}}). The term can be extended to virtually anyone who associates with Ash and isn't on Team Rocket's side. They rarely refer to the twerps by their actual names. In fact, almost every time Team Rocket calls Ash and his friends by their real names is when they are in disguises or when Ash and Team Rocket are forced to work together. This seems to be more out of disrespect than not remembering the names of the twerps.
[[File:DP078.png|thumb|250px|left|The "twerpettes"]]
When they want to refer to Ash individually, they will call him just "the twerp." However, if they want to refer to his friends individually, they will use a variation of this. Their nickname for {{an|Brock}} is "the big twerp" or "the tall twerp." {{an|Misty}} was called "the twerpy little red-head" in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''. Also, when referring to {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, or {{an|Lyra}} they will sometimes refer to them as '''twerpette''' (Japanese: '''じゃりガール''' ''jari-girl''), the feminine version of "twerp" (though it should be noted that the term "twerpette" was not mentioned in the dub until the {{series|Advanced Generation}}). They also occasionally called [[Max]] the "mini-twerp." When May and Dawn first joined Ash on his journey, they were referred to as "the new twerp." {{Tracey}} was also once called "the new twerp" and Brock "the old twerp" upon Ash's return from the Orange Islands. When May returned in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} she was referred to as the "[[Hoenn]] region twerpette." May was also referred to as "twerp with the bandanna" in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''.
[[File:DP184.png|thumb|right|250px|"The rude twerp" and "the fining twerp"]]
[[Paul]], due to his rude and uncaring personality, is called "the rude twerp," though they have called him "the tall twerp" a couple times, possibly a reference to the fact that he, like all of Ash's [[rival]]s, is taller than him. In ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'' Meowth refers to [[Zoey]] as "the red-haired twerp." {{an|Barry}} is known as the "fining twerp" because of his consistent threats to fine people for various reasons. {{si|Kenny}} is called "the Contest twerp" in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' for being one of Dawn's rivals. In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, it's Dawn]]'' Ursula is referred to as the "twirly-haired twerpette." In ''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]'' Team Rocket calls [[Marley]] the "sleepy twerpette."

Additionally, when referring to themselves as Team Rocket, they will sometimes refer to the twerps as Team Twerp in comparison. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Ash is the one true twerp and all other twerps exist in relation to him. [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] have also called Ash and his friends twerps, and have called [[Ritchie]] the same. [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] refer to {{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}} as twerps (Japanese: '''主人公の少年''' {{tt|''shujinkō no shōnen''|boy hero}}). Thus, it seems to be a common insult by all members of [[Team Rocket]].

==In other languages==
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Pokémon controversies

2013-12-02T19:16:34Z

Timsworld: /* Lenora */

{{NCS}}
There have been numerous '''controversies''' over events, images, names, and other themes stemming from [[Pokémon]]. This is likely due to the game's extreme popularity eliciting a backlash from some members of society.

==Imagery and symbolism==
===Perceived Nazi imagery===
====In the TCG====
Members of the Jewish community accused [[Nintendo]] of using an offensive image in the Japanese version of {{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Ninja Trick|115}}. The image in question, features an omote manji, a left-facing version of the {{wp|swastika}}.

Even though the Western world perceives the swastika to be a symbol of the {{wp|fascist}} and {{wp|racist}} policies of {{wp|Nazi Germany}} during the course of {{wp|World War II}}, as well as hate, prejudice and {{wp|White supremacy}} in general, the swastika has its roots as a symbol of peace and good luck by many cultures. The earliest form of the swastika discovered was one used in Ancient India. It also was found in cultures that had no connection with India, such as Native American and First Nation cultures. It was because of its long and ancient history that {{wp|Adolf Hitler}} adopted it as the Nazi Party symbol, as he felt it to be—among other things—a connection to Aryan ancestors who lived in Ancient India.

Since World War II, however, its use has diminished, but it is still commonly used by other cultures who either didn't have any contact with the Nazis or their use of the swastika as a symbol of peace was still stronger than the swastika as a symbol of hate. In India and its neighboring countries, the swastika represent love and mercy, as well as wealth and good fortune. In Asian countries, such as China, Japan and (South) Korea, the swastika can be found on maps to represent Buddhist temples. In all these nations, the swastika can also be found on all kinds of media, businesses, buildings, clothing just as much as any other symbol would. However, it is because of its liberal use that the swastika can create international miscommunications, such as its use on the Japanese version of Koga's Ninja Trick.

====In the anime====
In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', a Team Rocket fantasy involves [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{MTR}}, and many {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s raising their hands in a manner somewhat similar to the {{wp|Nazi salute|Hitler salute}}. This was edited out in the English dub of the anime, with the grunts no longer raising their hands. Despite this, {{MTR}}'s arm remains unedited in the dub.

<gallery>
File:AG013 original shot.png|Original Japanese version
File:AG013 dub shot.png|Dubbed English version
</gallery>

====In the games====
In European releases of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the sprite art for {{p|Registeel}} is altered slightly. While in Japanese and English releases, Registeel's arm is extended, non-English European versions use an altered sprite, depicting it with its both of its arms down, presumably due to the original pose's resemblance to the {{wp|Nazi salute|Hitler salute}}. In all versions of {{game2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Platinum}}, the revised sprite is used.

<gallery>
File:Spr 4d 379.png|International DP Registeel
File:Spr 4p 379.png|European DP/Worldwide PtHGSS Registeel
</gallery>
{{-}}

===Satanism===
Some {{wp|Christian fundamentalism|fundamentalist Christian}} groups have accused Pokémon as being linked to {{wp|Satanism}}. The following is a summarized and possibly incomplete list of their reasons for this accusation:
*Pokémon are like demons. They are captured and must be called upon to perform tasks.
*Magical talismans (supposedly a reference to [[Badge|Gym Badges]]) are needed to control them.
*Pokémon [[evolution|evolve]]. Though this transformation is more akin to metamorphosis in most Pokémon, the theory of evolution is denied entirely by the most fundamentalist creationists, who believe that all things as they are presently were divinely inspired.
**Some Pokémon evolution even requires the use of certain magical [[evolutionary stone|stones]].
*Many Pokémon have extraordinary paranormal powers, notably {{type|Psychic}}s. Those with Psychic powers are labeled as having been given these powers by {{wp|Satan}} in the {{wp|Bible}} itself.
*Many Pokémon embody or practice East Asian spiritual or mystical concepts, being that the franchise originated in Japan. Some Christian groups denounce these as pagan rituals.
*Some claim that if one were to {{wp|backmasking|play backwards}} the [[Pokérap]], "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]" can be heard as "I love you, Satan".

In response to these claims, in 2000 the {{wp|Vatican City}}-based {{wp|TV2000|Sat 2000}} broadcast public approval of Pokémon, stating that the games did not have "any harmful moral side effects" and was based on "ties of intense friendship".<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000818054740/http://www.nypostonline.com/news/2630.htm NYPost.com: POKEMON EARNS PAPAL BLESSING (archive)]</ref>

===Claims of Zionist Jewish plot in the Arab and Islamic world===
Some outspoken, fundamentalist Muslims claimed that Pokémon is a Jewish conspiracy that is intended to brainwash Muslim children to make them renounce their faith. These same groups claimed that the word "Pokémon" is a phrase that means "I am Jewish", with the claimers and their followers generally unaware of the franchise's Japanese origin. The "Evolution vs. Creationism" conflict was also commonly brought up.

In 2001, the {{wp|Grand Mufti}} of {{wp|Saudi Arabia}}, who is the highest religious authority in the kingdom, issued a {{wp|fatwā}} banning the Pokémon franchise, claiming it encourages gambling and promotes {{wp|Zionism}}. High Muslim authorities in {{wp|Qatar}} and {{wp|Egypt}} then joined the ban. As this happened during the {{wp|second Intifada}}, a {{wp|Jordan}}ian newspaper printed a caricature of Israeli Prime Minister {{wp|Ariel Sharon}} sitting in a tank and laughing at an Arab man chasing a Pokémon. This is meant to convey that Arabs are distracted from their conflict with the Israelis by popular franchises, with Pokémon as an example of such "distractions."

Despite the initial banning, which quickly wiped away [[Pokémon merchandise]], especially the card game, from markets in Saudi Arabia, Pokémon video games quickly returned to be sold normally, but under much less demand from local consumers. Some Pokémon merchandise, such as the {{OBP|Expedition Base Set|TCG}} reappeared in certain stores a few years later, but newer sets were never brought. Games from [[Generation III]] on seem completely unaffected by the ban.

===Racism===
====Jynx====
[[File:124Jynx OS anime.png|thumb|right|Artwork of Jynx in her original design|150px]]
{{wp|Carole Boston Weatherford}}, a cultural critic, claimed that {{p|Jynx}}, which had recently appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', was a negative racial stereotype of African-Americans. She chiefly compared Jynx to the racist characters in ''{{wp|The Story of Little Black Sambo}}'', and further compared Jynx to {{wp|Mr. Popo}} of the {{wp|Dragon Ball}} franchise, a character who is also potentially offensive in his design.

Weatherford's complaint caused many repercussions in the Pokémon franchise. The sprites of Jynx in the international release of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} were edited, and [[EP250]] was cut from international airings of the anime. A sequence depicting Jynx in its original design in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'' was also cut from the dub.

Jynx's design was officially revised by Nintendo to being purple, rather than black, and this change was reflected in later games (beginning with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}) and the anime (starting in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''). Jynx has also been recolored in [[VIZ Media]]'s reissues of [[Pokémon Adventures]]. Although the manga is colored in black-and-white, Jynx appearing in the manga are recolored as a dark gray rather than a straight black, suggesting that they are purple instead of black. It is also recolored to purple on the back cover of the reissue of {{PAV|4}}.

In recent years, some fans of Pokémon have noted that Jynx may be inspired by {{wp|ganguro}}, a Japanese fashion where women tan heavily, bleach their hair, and apply large amounts of makeup, instead of a black stereotype. This theory is mainly based on Jynx's long, straight, blonde hair, a common attribute of ganguro fashion.

Other people, however, think Jynx is based on a Nordic princess. This is because there are legends saying things like due to the blistering cold, a princess's skin turned black. They argue that Jynx's hair looks more like royalty than an African stereotype. They also say that being based on a {{wp|Viking}} could reason why they are {{t|Ice}} type. This is further expressed by Jynx sharing traits with the iconic opera singing "{{wp|It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings|Fat Lady}}," who is pop-culturally portrayed dressed as the {{wp|valkyrie}} {{wp|Brünnhilde}}.

<gallery>
File:Spr 2c 124.gif|International Crystal Jynx
File:Spr 2c 124 jp.gif|Japanese Crystal Jynx
</gallery>

====Lenora====
[[File:BW014 comparison.png|thumb|220px|Lenora's apron removal as seen in the anime]]
[[Nacrene City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Lenora]] also brought up concerns of racism. While no complaints were filed, actions were taken to alter her clothing. Lenora's original artwork, as well as her in game sprites, depict her wearing a large apron. Concerns arose that people outside of Japan would allude Lenora to the {{wp|Mammy archetype}}. Similar to Lenora, the mammy is a dark skin-toned woman who wears a handkerchief on her head and an apron. Because of the similarity, Lenora's artwork was changed, from her wearing the apron to her having it slung over her shoulder like a cape. Despite this, Lenora's in-game sprites were not altered in the international release of {{2v2|Black|White}}, nor was any attempt made to re-alter the sprites for [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]].

In the original version of ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', Lenora was depicted wearing her apron. When the English dub aired, her apron was removed completely.

===Animal cruelty===
In the past, several animal rights groups have tried to ban Pokémon, claiming that Pokémon battles closely resemble {{wp|cockfight}}s. This aspect of the controversy was actually touched upon in {{game|Black and White|s}}.

Upon the release of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]], {{wp|People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|PETA}} released a mock game named "Pokémon Black and Blue". In the game, the player controls the Pokémon to attack the opposing human. PETA claims that the way the Pokémon are "stuffed" into the Poké Ball is similar to how circus elephants are chained inside railroad carts. Nintendo responded to this by simply stating, “Nintendo and The Pokémon Company take the inappropriate use of our products and intellectual property seriously.” Around the release of [[Pokémon X and Y]], PETA released another mock game called "Pokémon Red, White, and Blue" that features Nintendo's "association" with McDonald's and also makes fun of the frequent release of sister games.

==Lawsuits==
Various lawsuits have been filed against Nintendo and Game Freak regarding Pokémon or Pokémon characters.

===Uri Geller===
In November 2000, {{wp|Uri Geller}}, a man claiming to be a psychic who is to be able to bend spoons with psychic powers, tried to sue Nintendo for £60 million (the equivalent of US $100 million), claiming that {{p|Kadabra}}, known as ''Yungerer'' in Japan, was an unauthorized parody of himself. Besides Kadabra's use of [[Type-enhancing item#TwistedSpoon|bent spoons]] to enhance its {{t|psychic}} powers, the {{wp|katakana}} for its name, ユンゲラー, is visually similar to the transliteration of his own name into Japanese (ユリゲラー).

He also claimed that Kadabra was {{wp|Antisemitism|anti-Semitic}} in nature, with the star on its forehead and lightning bolts resembling the logo of the Nazi {{wp|Schutzstaffel|SS}}. He is quoted as saying: "''Nintendo turned me into an evil, occult Pokémon character. Nintendo stole my identity by using my name and my signature image.''"

The lawsuit was thrown out of court. Despite this, there has not been a Kadabra card in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} since {{TCG|Skyridge}} in 2003 and Kadabra has not appeared in the Pokémon anime since ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', perhaps as a precaution against Geller's history of lawsuits. {{p|Abra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} cards have continued to be printed, despite the fact that this makes it impossible to play Alakazam cards in matches that prevent the use of older cards without a card that specifically allows evolved Pokémon to be played. However, the only Abra card released after {{tcg|Skyridge}}, in {{tcg|Mysterious Treasures}}, has an attack that allows it to evolve directly into Alakazam, skipping the Kadabra stage.

===Gambling===
A parents' group attempted to sue manufacturers of collectible cards, including Nintendo and Wizards of the Coast, claiming that the cards' collectible nature and the random distribution of the cards in packs constitutes illegal gambling.

European releases of {{game|Platinum}} replace the [[slot machine]]s in [[Veilstone City]]'s [[Game Corner]] from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} with non-playable [[game machine]]s in fear that they would encourage younger players to gamble. This change has been greatly criticized by European players, who felt that it virtually destroyed the concept and point of the Game Corner.

All non-Japanese releases of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} replace the slot machines of the two Game Corners in [[Goldenrod City]] and [[Celadon City]] with a new game called [[Voltorb Flip]]. In this game, similar to {{wp|Minesweeper (Computer Game)|Minesweeper}}, coins are not wagered against a win or a loss, but instead given out for completing a level. While many find the game to be entertaining, unlike the case with the European release of Pokémon Platinum, the change in the Game Corners' interior design removed the ability of coins to be purchased in bulk, making playing Voltorb Flip the only possible way to get coins. Additionally, due to the change, the location of the [[Coin Case]] was changed in the international versions, and is now given directly by the man in charge of the Game Corner.

All games since Pokémon {{2v|Black|White}} feature no Game Corner at all.

==="Pokémon Kills"===
In 1999, as a promotion for ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{wp|Burger King}} released a [[1999 Burger King promotional Pokémon toys|series of promotional toys]] in handheld [[Poké Ball]]s with their Kids' Meals. After their daughter suffocated because she had covered her mouth and nose with half of the Poké Ball, two parents set up a website named "Pokémon Kills".

In response to this, Burger King recalled the Poké Balls and exchanged them for food for a limited amount of time.

==Violence==
Although [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] and [[TAJ Productions|TAJ]] allow for some cartoon violence in the anime, the following episodes contain scenes that were deemed to be "too violent", and thus were cut from the English broadcast:
*''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'': {{an|Misty}} slapping {{Ash}} after he tells her that he's okay, presumably because of his apparent lack of care for {{AP|Pikachu}}.
*''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'': Misty smashing {{an|Brock}} with a log because he says, "to be continued..." rather than beginning the episode.
*[[EP035]]: Safari Zone Warden, Kaiser, repeatedly threatening Ash and the group with a revolver, leading to the entire episode being banned.
*''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water]]'': A {{p|Carvanha}} hitting Ash in the back of the head.
Scenes like these are common in animated productions, and are a source of comic relief, much like when characters in ''{{wp|Looney Tunes}}'' and ''{{wp|Tom and Jerry}}'' are hit by heavy objects, and end up completely fine afterward.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1003454.stm BBC News - Geller sues Nintendo over Pokémon]
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/581493.stm BBC News - Burger King in Pokémon recall]
*[http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=3cGEwFIsk0g&fmt=18 Pokérap played backwards]

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BW140

2013-11-27T14:22:12Z

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'''Survival of the Striaton Gym!''' (Japanese: '''デントＶＳ氷の挑戦者！サンヨウジムの危機！！''' ''{{tt|Dent|Cilan}} VS the Ice Challenger! The Crisis of {{tt|Sanyou|Striaton}} Gym!!'') is the 140th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 797th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 12, 2013 and in the United States on November 23, 2013.
{{spoilers}}

==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}
While cruising for the next island, {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} were waiting for [[Alexa]], who want to tell them the next island they are going to visit is the last island of the [[Decolore Islands]] called [[Paladin Island]] before they will arrive on [[Vermilion City]], but then [[Porter]] arrives to tell {{an|Cilan}} he got a video phone call fom his brother, [[Chili]] and [[Cress]]. Then Cilan rushed as quick as possible, while Alexa is asking {{an|Iris}} who are Chili and Cress. Iris tells Alexa that Chili and Cress are Cilan's brothers and that all three of them are the Striaton City Gym leaders. Meanwhile, back to Cilan, he calls Chili and Cress, and they're saying they are waiting for him in Paladin Island, but they were not very happy about this, they got a problem there, so Cilan tells them he'll be there as soon as they arrive on the island. And finally, our heroes arrive on Paladin Island, while Alexa is releasing her {{p|Gogoat}}, and temporary leaves our heroes to find a new story once again.

==Major events==
*Chili and Cress arrive on [[Paladin Island]] and meet up with Cilan.
* [[Cilan's Pansage]] is revealed to have {{a|Gluttony}} as its Ability.

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW140.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Porter]]
* [[Alexa]]
* [[Cress]]
* [[Chili]]
* [[Morana]]
* [[Burgundy]] (flashback)
* {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} (flashback)
* {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} (flashback)
* [[Stephan]] (flashback)
* [[Skyla]] (flashback)
* [[Ricard Nouveau]] (flashback)
* Butler (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW140.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Abomasnow}} ''(US and international)'' {{p|Pansage}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}}; flashback)
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}}; flashback)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Iris|Dragonite}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Dwebble}} ({{OP|Cilan|Crustle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Crustle}} ({{OP|Cilan|Crustle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{OP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}; flashback)
* {{p|Helioptile}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{OP|Chili|Pansear}})
* {{p|Panpour}} ([[Cress]]'s)
* {{p|Chandelure}} ({{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}}; flashback)
* {{p|Eelektross}} ({{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}}; flashback)
* {{p|Abomasnow}} ([[Morana]]'s)
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ([[Morana]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Morana]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Deino}} (unknown Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Dewott}} ([[Burgundy]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}}: flashback)
* {{p|Swanna}} ([[Skyla]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Purrloin}} ([[Ricard Nouveau]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Sewaddle}} (flashback)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (flashback)
* {{p|Patrat}} (flashback)
* {{p|Minccino}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Alomomola}}
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Mamoswine}} in the main series other than the one that [[Dawn's Mamoswine|belongs to]] {{an|Dawn}}.
* This episode features the following flashbacks:
** Flashbacks of {{Ash}} and his Pokémon:
*** [[Ash's Oshawott]] defeating [[Cilan's Pansage]] in ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]''.
*** [[Ash's Tepig]] losing to [[Subway Boss Ingo|Ingo]]'s {{p|Chandelure}} and [[Subway Boss Emmet|Emmet]]'s {{p|Eelektross}} alongside Cilan's Pansage in ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]''.
** Flashbacks of {{an|Iris}} and her Pokémon:
*** [[Iris's Excadrill]] mastering {{m|Focus Blast}} in ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]''.
*** Iris befriending a {{p|Deino}} in ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]''.
*** Iris calming down [[Iris's Dragonite|a Dragonite]] in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]''.
** Flashbacks of {{an|Cilan}} and his Pokémon:
*** [[Cilan's Crustle|Cilan's Dwebble]] defeating [[Burgundy]]'s {{p|Dewott}} in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]''.
*** [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] losing to [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Swanna}} in ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]''.
*** Cilan's Pansage losing to [[Stephan]]'s {{p|Sawk}} in ''[[BW072|A Clubsplosion of Excitement!]]''.
*** Cilan's Crustle defeating [[Ricard Nouveau]]'s {{p|Purrloin}} in ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]''.
* The [[BW141|next episode]] preview is narrated by {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}}.

===Errors===
* When Iris comments on preparing food by herself, Ash's eye dissapears before he turns around to look at Iris.
* When Cilan approaches Ash and Iris in the picnic park, the visor on [[Ash's hat]] is colored white instead of red.
* During one scene, the back of Cilan's vest is colored black instead of gray.
* When [[Cilan's Pansage]] uses {{m|Dig}}, his hands are colored green.
* In several scenes, the Poké Ball symbol on Ash's hat is deformed.
* When Ash, Iris and Cilan are saying goodbye to Cress and Chili, Iris's hair clips are colored the same as her hair.

<gallery>
File:BW140 error 1.png|Ash's missing eye
File:BW140 error 2.png|Ash's hat visor error
File:BW140 error 3.png|Cilan's vest error
File:BW140 error 4.png|Pansage's hands error
File:BW140 error 5.png|Ash's Poké Ball symbol error
File:BW140 error 6.png|Iris's hair clips error
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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Sheer Cold (move)

2013-11-25T16:29:35Z

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'''Sheer Cold''' (Japanese: '''ぜったいれいど''' ''Absolute Zero'') is an {{type|Ice}} [[one-hit knockout move]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

==Effect==
If it hits, it will inflict damage equal to the opponent's current HP, therefore [[Fainting|knocking out]] the target. It will fail if the target's level is higher than the user's level. The accuracy of Sheer Cold depends on the level of the user and the level of the target and is worked out with the formula: Accuracy = [(level of user-level of target) + 30]%. Sheer Cold ignores all changes to accuracy and evasion stats.

===Mystery Dungeon===
Sheer Cold will cause a Pokémon to instantly faint through "calamitous damage" (changed to "It's a one-hit KO!" in Gates to Infinity), regardless of level, but is prone to missing.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Ice}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|A chilling attack that causes fainting if it hits.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The foe is attacked with ultimate cold that causes fainting if it hits.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|A chilling attack that causes fainting if it hits.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits. }}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold.The target faints instantly if this attack hits. }}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Ice|3}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice|34|34|34}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|131|Lapras|2|Water|Ice|55|55|55|50}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|144|Articuno|2|Ice|Flying|85|78|78}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|362|Glalie|1|Ice|Ice|61|59|59}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|363|Spheal|2|Ice|Water|49|49|49}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|364|Sealeo|2|Ice|Water|55|55|55}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|365|Walrein|2|Ice|Water|61|65|65}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|382|Kyogre|1|Water|Water|60|60|HGSS=75|75}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|459|Snover|2|Grass|Ice|no|46|46}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|460|Abomasnow|2|Grass|Ice|no|58|58}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|582|Vanillite|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|52}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|583|Vanillish|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|58}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|584|Vanilluxe|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|67}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|613|Cubchoo|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|57}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|614|Beartic|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|66}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|615|Cryogonal|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|61}}
{{Movefooter|Ice|3}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Ice}}
{{Moveentryspecial|245|Suicune|1|Water|Water|[[M13|13th Movie]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Suicune|Event]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Suicune|GameStop Event]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Suicune|English Winter 2011]]}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=ice|exp=yes|gen=The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits.|image1=Solidad Lapras Sheer Cold.png|image1p=Lapras|image2=Beartic Sheer Cold.png|image2p=Beartic|image3=Ferrara Vanillish Sheer Cold.png|image3p=Vanillish|image4=Morana Glalie Sheer Cold.png|image4p=Glalie}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=131|pkmn=Lapras|method=Lapras's body glows light blue and releases a wave of light blue energy, freezing anything around it.}}
{{movemid|type=ice|user=Solidad|user1=Solidad's Lapras|startcode=AG180|startname=May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=460|pkmn=Abomasnow|method=Abomasnow raises both of its arms in the air and multiple ice pillars shoot out from around it in a circle. A line of ice pillars then jut out straight at the opponent and hit it, or its body becomes surrounded in a light blue aura. It then opens its mouth and the inside of it starts to glow light blue; firing a white- blue beam towards the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ice|user=Abomasnow (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Abomasnow|startcode=PK19|startname=Pikachu's Ice Adventure}}
{{movemid|type=ice|user=Morana|user1=Morana's Abomasnow|startcode=BW140|startname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=614|pkmn=Beartic|method=Beartic's body becomes outlined in light blue aura and it pulls its head back and opens its mouth. When it does, a spinning orb of bright blue energy forms in front of it. Beartic then fires a powerful light blue beam of energy with light blue snowflake-shaped sparkles from the orb at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ice|user=Beartic (Pokémon)|user1=Two wild Beartic|startcode=BW046|startname=The Beartic Mountain Feud!}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=583|pkmn=Vanillish|method=Vanillish's body becomes surrounded in a light blue aura. It then opens its mouth and the inside of it starts to glow light blue. A spinning wind then comes out of Vanillish's mouth and it fires a powerful light blue beam of energy surrounded in light blue sparkles and wind from its mouth at the opponent. As the light blue beam travels at the opponent, large icy pillars jut out of the ground around the beam. The beam then disappears and multiple ice pillars continue to jut out of the ground at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ice|user=Doctor Ferrara|user1=Cryogonal Man's Vanillish|startcode=BW057|startname=The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie's body becomes surrounded by a blue aura and the inside of its mouth shines white. The ground around Glalie begins to freeze and any opponent standing in its wake are frozen and instantly knocked out.}}
{{movebtm|type=ice|user=Morana|user1=Morana's Glalie|startcode=BW140|startname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=ice|exp=yes|gen=The user makes physical contact with the opponent and slowly starts to freeze its body.|image1=Glalie Sheer Cold Adventures.png|image1p=Glalie}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie takes a deep breath, sucking in bright energy from all around. It then fires a powerful beam of energy from its mouth at the opponent. If the opponent gets hit by the attack, it is automatically knocked out.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ice|user=Glalie (Pokémon)|user1=The Battle Factory's Glalie|startcode=PS307|startname=VS. Glalie|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
{{Movegen|
type=Ice|
genIII=Sheer Cold III|
genIV=Sheer Cold IV|
genV=Sheer Cold V|
}}

==Trivia==
* Sheer Cold is the only OHKO move not introduced in [[Generation I]], the only OHKO move that can affect all types, and the only [[Special move|special]] OHKO move.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{ice color}}|bordercolor={{ice color light}}
|zh_cmn=絕對零度 ''{{tt|Juéduì Língdù|Absolute Zero}}''
|nl=IJskoud
|fr=Glaciation
|de=Eiseskälte
|el=Δριμύ Ψύχος
|it=Purogelo
|ko=절대영도 ''Jeoldae Yeongdo''
|pl=Polarny Chłód
|pt_br=Frio Absoluto
|es_la=Frío Extremo
|es_eu=Frío Polar
|sr=Potpuno Zamrzavanje}}

{{OHKO|Ice}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[Category:One-hit knockout moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can jam]]

[[it:Purogelo (mossa)]]
[[pt:Sheer Cold]]

[[de:Eiseskälte]]
[[es:Frío Polar]]
[[fr:Glaciation]]
[[ja:ぜったいれいど]]
[[pl:Sheer Cold]]
[[zh:绝对零度（技能）]]

BW140

2013-11-25T16:28:23Z

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=BW139 |
prevtitle=Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit! |
nextcode=BW141 |
nexttitle=Best Wishes Until We Meet Again! |
series=Best Wishes series |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=BW140 |
altepcode=EP797 |
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screen=hd|
title_en=Survival of the Striaton Gym!|
title_ja=デントＶＳ氷の挑戦者！サンヨウジムの危機！！|
title_ja_trans=Dent VS the Ice Challenger! The Crisis of Sanyou Gym!! |
broadcast_jp=September 12, 2013 |
broadcast_us=November 23, 2013 |
en_series= |
en_op=[[It's Always You and Me]] |
ja_op=[[Summerly Slope|夏めく坂道]] |
ja_ed=[[Let's Join Hands|手をつなごう]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=西田健一 |
directorn=1 |
director=小林調 |
artn=1 |
art=古川博之 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=BW081-BW090|
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|bw2|056}}
* {{BMGf|152950|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|155369|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|159219|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Survival of the Striaton Gym!''' (Japanese: '''デントＶＳ氷の挑戦者！サンヨウジムの危機！！''' ''{{tt|Dent|Cilan}} VS the Ice Challenger! The Crisis of {{tt|Sanyou|Striaton}} Gym!!'') is the 140th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 797th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 12, 2013 and in the United States on November 23, 2013.
{{spoilers}}

==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}
While cruising for the next island, {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} were waiting for [[Alexa]], who want to tell them the next island they are going to visit is the last island of the [[Decolore Islands]] called [[Paladin Island]] before they will arrive on [[Vermilion City]], but then [[Porter]] arrives to tell {{an|Cilan}} he got a video phone call fom his brother, [[Chili]] and [[Cress]]. Then Cilan rushed as quick as possible, while Alexa is asking {{an|Iris}} who are Chili and Cress. Iris tells Alexa that Chili and Cress are Cilan's brothers and that all three of them are the Striaton Gym leaders. Meanwhile, back to Cilan, he calls Chili and Cress, and they're saying they are waiting for him in Paladin Island, but they were not very happy about this, they got a problem there, so Cilan tells them he'll be there as soon as they arrive on the island. And finally, our heroes arrives on Paladin Island, while Alexa is releasing her {{p|Gogoat}}, and temporary leaves our heroes to find a new story once again.

==Major events==
*Chili and Cress arrive on [[Paladin Island]] and meet up with Cilan.
* [[Cilan's Pansage]] is revealed to have {{a|Gluttony}} as its Ability.

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW140.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Porter]]
* [[Alexa]]
* [[Cress]]
* [[Chili]]
* [[Morana]]
* [[Burgundy]] (flashback)
* {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} (flashback)
* {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} (flashback)
* [[Stephan]] (flashback)
* [[Skyla]] (flashback)
* [[Ricard Nouveau]] (flashback)
* Butler (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW140.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Abomasnow}} ''(US and international)'' {{p|Pansage}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}}; flashback)
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}}; flashback)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Iris|Dragonite}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Dwebble}} ({{OP|Cilan|Crustle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Crustle}} ({{OP|Cilan|Crustle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{OP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}; flashback)
* {{p|Helioptile}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{OP|Chili|Pansear}})
* {{p|Panpour}} ([[Cress]]'s)
* {{p|Chandelure}} ({{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}}; flashback)
* {{p|Eelektross}} ({{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}}; flashback)
* {{p|Abomasnow}} ([[Morana]]'s)
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ([[Morana]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Morana]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Deino}} (unknown Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Dewott}} ([[Burgundy]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}}: flashback)
* {{p|Swanna}} ([[Skyla]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Purrloin}} ([[Ricard Nouveau]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Sewaddle}} (flashback)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (flashback)
* {{p|Patrat}} (flashback)
* {{p|Minccino}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Alomomola}}
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Mamoswine}} in the main series other than the one that [[Dawn's Mamoswine|belongs to]] {{an|Dawn}}.
* This episode features the following flashbacks:
** Flashbacks of {{Ash}} and his Pokémon:
*** [[Ash's Oshawott]] defeating [[Cilan's Pansage]] in ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]''.
*** [[Ash's Tepig]] losing to [[Subway Boss Ingo|Ingo]]'s {{p|Chandelure}} and [[Subway Boss Emmet|Emmet]]'s {{p|Eelektross}} alongside Cilan's Pansage in ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]''.
** Flashbacks of {{an|Iris}} and her Pokémon:
*** [[Iris's Excadrill]] mastering {{m|Focus Blast}} in ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]''.
*** Iris befriending a {{p|Deino}} in ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]''.
*** Iris calming down [[Iris's Dragonite|a Dragonite]] in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]''.
** Flashbacks of {{an|Cilan}} and his Pokémon:
*** [[Cilan's Crustle|Cilan's Dwebble]] defeating [[Burgundy]]'s {{p|Dewott}} in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]''.
*** [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] losing to [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Swanna}} in ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]''.
*** Cilan's Pansage losing to [[Stephan]]'s {{p|Sawk}} in ''[[BW072|A Clubsplosion of Excitement!]]''.
*** Cilan's Crustle defeating [[Ricard Nouveau]]'s {{p|Purrloin}} in ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]''.
* The [[BW141|next episode]] preview is narrated by {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}}.

===Errors===
* When Iris comments on preparing food by herself, Ash's eye dissapears before he turns around to look at Iris.
* When Cilan approaches Ash and Iris in the picnic park, the visor on [[Ash's hat]] is colored white instead of red.
* During one scene, the back of Cilan's vest is colored black instead of gray.
* When [[Cilan's Pansage]] uses {{m|Dig}}, his hands are colored green.
* In several scenes, the Poké Ball symbol on Ash's hat is deformed.
* When Ash, Iris and Cilan are saying goodbye to Cress and Chili, Iris's hair clips are colored the same as her hair.

<gallery>
File:BW140 error 1.png|Ash's missing eye
File:BW140 error 2.png|Ash's hat visor error
File:BW140 error 3.png|Cilan's vest error
File:BW140 error 4.png|Pansage's hands error
File:BW140 error 5.png|Ash's Poké Ball symbol error
File:BW140 error 6.png|Iris's hair clips error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=BW139 |
prevtitle=Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit! |
nextcode=BW141|
nexttitle=Best Wishes Until We Meet Again! |
series=Best Wishes series |
colorscheme=Unova2}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|140]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura|797]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Cilan|797]]


[[de:Dent VS Kōri no Chōsensha! Sanyō Gym no Kiki!! (Episode)]]
[[fr:BW140]]
[[it:BW140]]
[[ja:BW編第140話]]
[[zh:BW140]]

Morana

2013-11-24T18:58:31Z

Timsworld: /* Intro */

{{MissingInfo|1|needs=enva}}
[[File:Morana.png|thumb|220px|Morana]]
'''Morana''' (Japanese: '''ドラゴ''' ''Drago'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]''. She is a dojo breaker from [[Sinnoh]].

Morana visited the [[Striaton Gym]], though she did not wish to acquire the [[Trio Badge]]. Instead, when confronted by [[Chili]] and [[Cress]], she challenged them to battle with the status of the Gym at stake. Initially, the brothers were reluctant but decided to accept her challenge after she insulted Cress. She defeated Chili and Cress in short order, but then learned that she had to defeat {{an|Cilan}}, the third Gym Leader, to fully defeat the Gym.

With that knowledge, she traveled to [[Paladin Island]] in the [[Decolore Islands]], as did Chili and Cress, to meet up with Cilan. After Cilan learned the events that had played out, he accepted Morana's challenge and decided to use his [[Cilan's Pansage|Pansage]] as it was his closest partner. She used her {{p|Abomasnow}} and took an early lead in the battle. However, during the battle, Cilan performed an evaluation on Morana's relationship with Abomasnow, in which he concluded that she put victory in battle above all else, even her relationship with her Pokémon. After confirming his evaluation, Morana tried to overpower Cilan to win, but Cilan and Pansage overwhelmed her using a tactical attack. She bitterly admitted defeat and swore she would defeat Cilan the next time they met.

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Morana
|pkmn=Abomasnow
|gender=male
|type1=Ice
|type2=Grass
|img=Morana Abomasnow.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Abomasnow}} is Morana's main Pokémon. He challenged [[Cilan's Pansage]] and lost after a long battle, finally respecting Pansage.

Abomasnow's known moves are {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Blizzard}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}, and his Ability is {{a|Snow Warning}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Morana
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Morana Mamoswine.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Tsuguo Mogami
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc={{p|Mamoswine}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Chili's Pansear]] and won despite the type-disadvantage.

Mamoswine's known moves are {{m|Ice Fang}}, {{m|Double Hit}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Morana
|pkmn=Glalie
|type1=Ice
|img=Morana Glalie.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Glalie}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}} and won.

Glalie's known moves are {{m|Headbutt}}, {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{ice color}}|border color={{ice color light}}
|ja=沢城みゆき ''Miyuki Sawashiro''
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{stub|Anime}}
{{Project COD notice}}
[[Category:Female characters]]
[[Category:Decolore Islands characters of the day]]
[[Category:Ice-type Trainers]]

[[it:Drago (Isole Cristalline)]]
[[zh:朵拉格]]

Attract (move)

2013-11-21T19:29:01Z

Timsworld: /* In other languages */

{{MoveInfobox|
n=213 |
name=Attract |
jname=メロメロ |
jtrans=Meromero |
jtranslit=Meromero |
gameimage=Attract V.png |
type=Normal |
damagecategory=Status |
basepp=15 |
maxpp=24 |
power=— |
accuracy=100 |
bdesc=??? |
gen=II |
category=Cute |
appeal=2 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=Makes all Pokémon after the user nervous. |
appealsc=2 |
scdesc=Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn. |
pokefordex=attract |
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=yes |
snatch=no |
mirrormove=yes |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=no |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
ignoresub=yes |
tm2=yes |
tm#2=45 |
tm3=yes |
tm#3=45 |
tm4=yes |
tm#4=45 |
tm5=yes |
tm#5=45 |
tm6=yes |
tm#6=45 |
na=no |
target=anyadjacent |
footnotes= }}
'''Attract''' (Japanese: '''メロメロ''' ''Meromero'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It is [[TM45]] from Generation II onwards.

==Effect==
If the target is the opposite [[gender]] of the Pokémon who launched the move, the target becomes {{status|Infatuation|infatuated}}. If the move is used on a Pokémon that is the same gender as the user or is genderless, it will fail. If the foe Pokémon holds a [[Destiny Knot]] and then becomes infatuated, the user will fall under the same effect. Unlike most [[status move]]s, this move will affect a target with a {{m|substitute}}.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], all Pokémon were genderless so Attract simply infatuated the opponent. Unlike in the main games, infatuation can linger on an opponent even after the user has been defeated.

Attract took the same effect as in the main games in later Mystery Dungeon installments when genders were introduced.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad2}}|Infatuates targets, making it hard for them to attack foes of the opposite gender.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Makes the opposite gender infatuated.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.{{tt|*|Move}} Makes it tough to attack a foe of the opposite gender.{{tt|*|TM}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.{{tt|*|Move}} Makes it tough for the opposite gender to attack a target.{{tt|*|TM}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev3|XY}}|If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|267|Beautifly|2|Bug|Flying|no|31|31|31}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|300|Skitty|1|Normal|Normal|no|7|4|PtHGSS=8|8}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|301|Delcatty|1|Normal|Normal|no|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|350|Milotic|1|Water|Water|no|45|41|41}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|370|Luvdisc|1|Water|Water|no|28|22|22}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|413|Wormadam|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|41|41}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|431|Glameow|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|45|45}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|432|Purugly|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|53|53}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|456|Finneon|1|Water|Water|no|no|10|10}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|457|Lumineon|1|Water|Water|no|no|-- 10|-- 10}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|527|Woobat|2|Psychic|Flying|no|no|no|25|25}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|528|Swoobat|2|Psychic|Flying|no|no|no|25}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|531|Audino|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|15|15}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|682|Spritzee|1|Fairy|Fairy|no|no|no|no|29}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|683|Aromatisse|1|Fairy|Fairy|no|no|no|no|29}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Moveheader/TM|Normal|2|no|TM45|TM45|TM45|TM45|TM45}}
{{Moveentry/AllTM|Attract|2|except=genderless}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.|image1=Cheryl Chansey Attract.png|image1p=Chansey|image2=Johanna Glameow Umbreon Attract.png|image2p=Glameow and Umbreon|image3=Bianca Emboar Attract.png|image3p=Emboar|image4=Iris Emolga Attract.png|image4p=Emolga}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=113|pkmn=Chansey|method=Chansey opens its arms and releases multiple yellow hearts from its body at the opponent. When the attack hits, the opponent's eyes are replaced with pink hearts and it falls in love with Chansey.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheryl|user1=Cheryl's Chansey|startcode=DP030|startname=Some Enchanted Sweetening!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nurse Joy's Chansey|startcode=SS025|startname=SS025}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=444|pkmn=Gabite|method=Gabite puts its claws together in front of it and a yellow heart forms in between them. Gabite then opens its arms and the heart fires at the opponent. When the heart hits, it splits into several hearts that float around it, and the opponent falls in love with Gabite.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gabite (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Gabite|startcode=SS020|startname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=431|pkmn=Glameow|method=Glameow winks at the opponent and multiple yellow hearts are released from its body at the opponent. When the attack hits, the opponent's eyes are replaced with pink hearts and it falls in love with Glameow.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Johanna's Glameow|startcode=DP138|startname=Strategy Begins at Home!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=197|pkmn=Umbreon|method=Umbreon winks at the opponent and multiple yellow hearts are released from its body at the opponent. When the attack hits, the opponent's eyes become replaced with hearts and it falls in love with Umbreon.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Johanna|user1=Johanna's Umbreon|startcode=DP138|startname=Strategy Begins at Home!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=175|pkmn=Togepi|method=Togepi waves its arms at the opponent, releasing yellow hearts from its body at it. When the opponent becomes affected, Togepi can control it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Togepi (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Togepi|startcode=DP142|startname=Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=495|pkmn=Snivy|method=Snivy winks at the opponent and multiple light pink outlines of hearts with pink sparkles around them comes out of its eye. The hearts then circle around the opponent's body and spin quickly. As they spin, the hearts grow larger, then shrink into the opponent's body. The opponent's body then starts to glow light pink, its eyes turn into pink hearts and one large heart surrounds the opponent's head, causing it to fall in love with Snivy.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Snivy|startcode=BW007|startname=Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=572|pkmn=Minccino|method=Minccino winks at the opponent with one of its eyes. When it does, multiple pink hearts with pink sparkles around them comes out of its eye and float towards the opponent. When the hearts reach the opponent, the hearts float around it quickly then shrink into the opponent's body. Once they do, the opponent's body flashes pink and a large pink heart with multiple pink streams of sparkles all around it appear on the opponent's body and its eyes become replaced by pink hearts, causing it to fall in love with Minccino.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Bianca's Minccino|startcode=BW013|startname=Minccino-Neat and Tidy!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=587|pkmn=Emolga|method=Emolga winks at the opponent with one of its eyes, or puts both of its hands in front of its mouth and blows a kiss at the opponent. When it does, multiple pink hearts with pink sparkles around them comes out of its eye and float towards the opponent. When the hearts reach the opponent, they start spinning around it. Then, the hearts sink into the opponent's body and it starts to glow pink. Its eyes then become replaced with hearts, and when the pink glow fades, a large pink heart as big as the opponent's body comes out for a quick moment, causing the opponent to fall in love with Emolga.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Iris's Emolga|startcode=BW024|startname=Emolga the Irresistible!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Elesa|user1=Elesa's Emolga|startcode=BW050|startname=Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=500|pkmn=Emboar|method=Emboar winks at the opponent and opens its arms, releasing pink hearts that surround the opponent. If the opponent is of the opposite gender, it will fall in love with Emboar.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Bianca's Emboar|startcode=BW104|startname=Mission: Defeat Your Rival!}}

==In the manga==
===In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga===
{{Movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user prevents enemy Pokémon from attacking if it is of the opposite gender.|image1=Lily Leafeon Attract P7.png|image1p=Leafeon}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=470|pkmn=Leafeon|method=Leafeon winks and multiple hearts fly out and surround opponent, causing it to lose focus.}}
{{MovebtmManga|type=normal|user=Lily (Pokémon 7)|user1=Lily's Leafeon|startcode=P7-10|startname=Breaking Into An Enemy's Lair!|notes=Debut}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user causes the opponent to fall in love with them if they are the opposite gender of them.|image1=Whitney Buff Buff Attract.png|image1p=Igglybuff|image2=Whitney Fafa Attract.png|image2p=Cleffa|image3=Kiki Attract.png|image3p=Delcatty|image4=Konkon Attract.png|image4p=Whismur}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=173|pkmn=Cleffa|method=Cleffa winks at the opponent, and hearts surround their body, causing them to fall in love with Cleffa.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Whitney|user1=Whitney's Fafa|startcode=PS169|startname=The Last Battle III|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=174|pkmn=Igglybuff|method=Igglybuff winks at the opponent, and hearts surround their body, causing them to fall in love with Igglybuff.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Whitney|user1=Whitney's Buff Buff|startcode=PS169|startname=The Last Battle III|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=293|pkmn=Whismur|method=Whismur waves its arms and multiple hearts float out of its body.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Whismur (Pokémon)|user1=Mr. Mickey's Konkon|startcode=PS200|startname=Tripped Up by Torkoal}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=301|pkmn=Delcatty|method=Delcatty puts one of its paws up to its mouth and stares cutely at the opponent, causing multiple hearts to float out of its body.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Kiki|user1=Ruby's Kiki|startcode=PS223|startname=I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I}}

==In other generations==
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
genII=Attract II|
genIII=Attract III|
genIV=Attract IV|
genV=Attract V|
}}
{{movegen|
type=Normal|
PMDRB=Attract PMD RB|
}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_cmn=迷人 ''{{tt|Mírén|Charm}}'' {{tt|*|Later DP and BW series}} 頹廢 ''{{tt|Tuífèi|Decadent}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon Emerald Guidebook, Early DP}}
|nl=Verleid
|fr=Attraction
|de=Anziehung
|el=Προσέλκυση
|hi=आकर्षण ''Aakarshan''
|id=Daya Tarik
|it=Attrazione
|ko=헤롱헤롱 ''Herongherong''
|sr=Privlačenje
|pl=Przyciąganie
|pt_br=Atração
|pt_eu=Atracção
|es=Atracción
|ro=Atracția}}
{{-}}

{{Generation II TMs}}
{{Generation III TMs}}
{{Generation IV TMs}}
{{Generation V TMs}}
{{Generation VI TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[pt:Attract]]

[[it:Attrazione (mossa)]]

[[de:Anziehung]]
[[fr:Attraction]]
[[ja:メロメロ]]
[[pl:Attract]]
[[zh:迷人（技能）]]

Morana

2013-11-21T16:04:58Z

Timsworld: /* Pokémon */

{{move|Drago|3=episode didn't air yet}}
{{character undubbed}}
[[File:Drago.png|thumb|220px|Drago]]
{{incomplete}}
Morana (Japanese: '''ドラゴ''' ''Drago'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]''. She is a dojo breaker who has defeated [[Chili]] and [[Cress]] and went to [[Ganryū Island]] to challenge {{an|Cilan}} next. She is originally from [[Sinnoh]].

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Abomasnow
|gender=male
|type1=Ice
|type2=Grass
|img=Drago Abomasnow.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Abomasnow}} is Morana's main Pokémon. He challenged [[Cilan's Pansage]] and lost after a long battle, finally respecting Pansage.

Abomasnow's known moves are {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Blizzard}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}, and his Ability is {{a|Snow Warning}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Drago Mamoswine.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Tsuguo Mogami
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Mamoswine}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Chili's Pansear]] and won despite the type-disadvantage.

Mamoswine's known moves are {{m|Ice Fang}}, {{m|Double Hit}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Glalie
|type1=Ice
|img=Drago Glalie.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Glalie}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}} and won.

Glaile's known moves are {{m|Headbutt}}, {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{ice color}}|border color={{ice color light}}
|ja=沢城みゆき ''Miyuki Sawashiro''
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{stub|Anime}}
{{Project COD notice}}
[[Category:Female characters]]
[[Category:Decolore Islands characters of the day]]
[[Category:Ice-type Trainers]]

[[it:Drago (Isole Cristalline)]]
[[zh:朵拉格]]

Morana

2013-11-21T16:04:14Z

Timsworld: /* Intro */

{{move|Drago|3=episode didn't air yet}}
{{character undubbed}}
[[File:Drago.png|thumb|220px|Drago]]
{{incomplete}}
Morana (Japanese: '''ドラゴ''' ''Drago'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]''. She is a dojo breaker who has defeated [[Chili]] and [[Cress]] and went to [[Ganryū Island]] to challenge {{an|Cilan}} next. She is originally from [[Sinnoh]].

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Abomasnow
|gender=male
|type1=Ice
|type2=Grass
|img=Drago Abomasnow.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Abomasnow}} is Drago's main Pokémon. He challenged [[Cilan's Pansage]] and lost after a long battle, finally respecting Pansage.

Abomasnow's known moves are {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Blizzard}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}, and his Ability is {{a|Snow Warning}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Drago Mamoswine.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Tsuguo Mogami
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Mamoswine}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Chili's Pansear]] and won despite the type-disadvantage.

Mamoswine's known moves are {{m|Ice Fang}}, {{m|Double Hit}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Glalie
|type1=Ice
|img=Drago Glalie.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Glalie}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}} and won.

Glaile's known moves are {{m|Headbutt}}, {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{ice color}}|border color={{ice color light}}
|ja=沢城みゆき ''Miyuki Sawashiro''
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{stub|Anime}}
{{Project COD notice}}
[[Category:Female characters]]
[[Category:Decolore Islands characters of the day]]
[[Category:Ice-type Trainers]]

[[it:Drago (Isole Cristalline)]]
[[zh:朵拉格]]

Morana

2013-11-20T21:44:55Z

Timsworld: /* Pokémon */

{{character undubbed}}
[[File:Drago.png|thumb|220px|Drago]]
{{incomplete}}
Morana (Japanese: '''ドラゴ''' ''Drago'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]''. She is a dojo breaker who has defeated [[Chili]] and [[Cress]] and went to [[Ganryū Island]] to challenge {{an|Cilan}} next. She is originally from [[Sinnoh]].

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Abomasnow
|gender=male
|type1=Ice
|type2=Grass
|img=Drago Abomasnow.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Abomasnow}} is Morana's main Pokémon. He challenged [[Cilan's Pansage]] and lost after a long battle, finally respecting Pansage.

Abomasnow's known moves are {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Blizzard}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}, and his Ability is {{a|Snow Warning}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Drago Mamoswine.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Tsuguo Mogami
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Mamoswine}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Chili's Pansear]] and won despite the type-disadvantage.

Mamoswine's known moves are {{m|Ice Fang}}, {{m|Double Hit}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Glalie
|type1=Ice
|img=Drago Glalie.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Glalie}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}} and won.

Glaile's known moves are {{m|Headbutt}}, {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{ice color}}|border color={{ice color light}}
|ja=沢城みゆき ''Miyuki Sawashiro''
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{stub|Anime}}
{{Project COD notice}}
[[Category:Female characters]]
[[Category:Decolore Islands characters of the day]]
[[Category:Ice-type Trainers]]

[[it:Drago (Isole Cristalline)]]
[[zh:朵拉格]]

Morana

2013-11-20T21:43:59Z

Timsworld: /* Intro */

{{character undubbed}}
[[File:Drago.png|thumb|220px|Drago]]
{{incomplete}}
Morana (Japanese: '''ドラゴ''' ''Drago'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]''. She is a dojo breaker who has defeated [[Chili]] and [[Cress]] and went to [[Ganryū Island]] to challenge {{an|Cilan}} next. She is originally from [[Sinnoh]].

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Abomasnow
|gender=male
|type1=Ice
|type2=Grass
|img=Drago Abomasnow.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Abomasnow}} is Drago's main Pokémon. He challenged [[Cilan's Pansage]] and lost after a long battle, finally respecting Pansage.

Abomasnow's known moves are {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Blizzard}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}, and his Ability is {{a|Snow Warning}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Drago Mamoswine.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=Tsuguo Mogami
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Mamoswine}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Chili's Pansear]] and won despite the type-disadvantage.

Mamoswine's known moves are {{m|Ice Fang}}, {{m|Double Hit}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drago
|pkmn=Glalie
|type1=Ice
|img=Drago Glalie.png
|epnum=BW140
|epname=Survival of the Striaton Gym!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Glalie}} appeared in a flashback where it fought [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}} and won.

Glaile's known moves are {{m|Headbutt}}, {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{ice color}}|border color={{ice color light}}
|ja=沢城みゆき ''Miyuki Sawashiro''
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{stub|Anime}}
{{Project COD notice}}
[[Category:Female characters]]
[[Category:Decolore Islands characters of the day]]
[[Category:Ice-type Trainers]]

[[it:Drago (Isole Cristalline)]]
[[zh:朵拉格]]