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Ability

2012-12-06T08:02:51Z

Toujours: Updated with Hidden Ability info

'''Abilities''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|とくせい|特性}}''' ''special characteristic'') are a game mechanic introduced in [[Generation III]]. Individual Pokémon may have only one of these special attributes at a time, which generally serve to assist them in battle. An Ability cannot be changed after a Pokémon is obtained except by [[evolution]], where the Ability it changes into is determined by the former Ability and [[Form differences|form change]]. Not every Ability is beneficial; some will hinder the user.

==Mechanics==
Some species of Pokémon may have more than one possible Ability. Pokémon caught in the wild will have one of two possible Abilities, and there is a 50% chance of encountering either. In terms of game data, these Abilites may be thought of as being stored in separate slots (i.e. {{p|Munna}} has {{a|Forewarn}} in the first slot and {{a|Synchronize}} in the second).

The only way a Pokémon can change its Ability is upon evolution. The "slot" storage system means that if an unevolved Pokémon has the "first" ability for its species, it will have the "first" ability of its evolved species upon reaching this stage, even if this Ability differs in the evolved species. In other words, a {{p|Poochyena}} with {{a|Run Away}} would evolve into a {{p|Mightyena}} with {{a|Intimidate}}, while a Poochyena with {{a|Quick Feet}} would evolve into a Mightyena with {{a|Quick Feet}}. If the unevolved Pokémon has only one Ability, but its evolution may have one of two Abilities, then it has a 50% chance of acquiring either Ability (dependent on {{IV}}s).

When Abilities were introduced in [[Generation III]], some Pokémon only had one possible Ability. A number of these species were given a second Ability in [[Generation IV]]; upon transfer forward with [[Pal Park]], a Pokémon affected by this change will keep its Generation III Ability unless it evolves, in which case the Ability will be recalculated.

===Hidden Abilities===
{{main|List of Pokémon with released Hidden Abilities}}
Beginning in [[Generation V]], {{cat|Pokémon without Hidden Abilities|most Pokémon}} were given access to another Ability, referred to in-game as a Hidden Ability, if obtained under certain circumstances:
* Where possible, all Pokémon obtained from the [[Pokémon Global Link]], either via the [[Pokémon Dream World]] or a [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon|Global Link promotion]], will always have their Hidden Ability.
* Certain [[event Pokémon]] may also have their Hidden Ability.
* All Pokémon obtained from the [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] will have their respective Hidden Abilities.
* Two incidences of Pokémon found in-game in {{2v2|Black|White}} (the five {{p|Darmanitan}} in the [[Resort Desert]] and the {{p|Musharna}} found every Friday in the [[Dreamyard]]) also have their Hidden Ability.
* Pokémon found in {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}'s [[Hidden Grotto]]s will always have their Hidden Ability.
* A number of interactable Pokémon in Black 2 and White 2 also have their Hidden Ability.

If a female Pokémon has a Hidden Ability and is bred, it has a 60% chance of giving that Ability to each of its children. Each of the other Abilities has a 20% chance of being passed down. Hidden Abilities cannot be passed down from male or genderless Pokémon, or when breeding with {{p|Ditto}}.

===Abilities and breeding===
The mechanics of which Ability is acquired upon hatching a [[Pokémon Egg]] (in instances when a hatched Pokémon may have one of two Abilities) varies from game to game. In all games up to and including {{game|Black and White|s}}, a Pokémon hatched from an Egg has a 50% chance of acquiring either Ability that is available to it if it was caught in the wild.

However, starting from {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}, there is an 80% chance of the resulting offspring having the same "slotted" Ability as its mother and hence a 20% chance of the other Ability being passed down as long as the other parent is not a Ditto.. This might be a reference to {{wp|Mitochondrial DNA}} which, in most species, is inherited solely from the mother.

Starting from Black and White, if the mother Pokémon has a Hidden Ability, it has a 60% chance to pass it on to her offspring when bred with another Pokemon from the same [[Egg Group]]. Hidden Abilities cannot be passed down from male or genderless Pokémon.

==List of Abilities==
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! #
! Name
! Effect
! Generation
! Single
! Dual
! Hidden
|-
| align="center"| 091
| align="center"| {{a|Adaptability}}
| align="left"| Powers up moves of the same type.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 106
| align="center"| {{a|Aftermath}}
| align="left"| Damages the foe landing the finishing hit.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| {{tt|076|Was 077 in Generation III}}
| align="center"| {{a|Air Lock}}
| align="left"| Eliminates the effects of weather.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 148
| align="center"| {{a|Analytic}}
| align="left"| Strengthens moves when moving last.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 12
|-
| align="center"| 083
| align="center"| {{a|Anger Point}}
| align="left"| Raises Attack upon taking a critical hit.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 107
| align="center"| {{a|Anticipation}}
| align="left"| Senses the foe’s dangerous moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 071
| align="center"| {{a|Arena Trap}}
| align="left"| Prevents the foe from fleeing.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 123
| align="center"| {{a|Bad Dreams}}
| align="left"| Reduces a sleeping foe’s HP.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 004
| align="center"| {{a|Battle Armor}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 145
| align="center"| {{a|Big Pecks}}
| align="left"| Protects the Pokémon from Defense-lowering attacks.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 7
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 066
| align="center"| {{a|Blaze}}
| align="left"| Powers up Fire-type moves in a pinch.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 15
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| {{tt|-|Was 076 in Generation III}}
| align="center"| {{a|Cacophony}}
| align="left"| Avoids sound-based moves.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 034
| align="center"| {{a|Chlorophyll}}
| align="left"| Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 10
| align="center"| 19
| align="center"| 6
|-
| align="center"| 029
| align="center"| {{a|Clear Body}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon’s stats from being lowered.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 013
| align="center"| {{a|Cloud Nine}}
| align="left"| Eliminates the effects of weather.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 016
| align="center"| {{a|Color Change}}
| align="left"| Changes the Pokémon’s type to the foe’s move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 014
| align="center"| {{a|Compoundeyes}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon’s accuracy is boosted.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 126
| align="center"| {{a|Contrary}}
| align="left"| Inverts stat modifiers.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 130
| align="center"| {{a|Cursed Body}}
| align="left"| Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 056
| align="center"| {{a|Cute Charm}}
| align="left"| Contact with the Pokémon may cause infatuation.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 8
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 006
| align="center"| {{a|Damp}}
| align="left"| Prevents combatants from self destructing.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 8
| align="center"| 10
|-
| align="center"| 129
| align="center"| {{a|Defeatist}}
| align="left"| Halves Attack and Special Attack below 50% HP.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 128
| align="center"| {{a|Defiant}}
| align="left"| Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 10
|-
| align="center"| 088
| align="center"| {{a|Download}}
| align="left"| Adjusts power according to the foe’s lowest defensive stat.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 002
| align="center"| {{a|Drizzle}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon makes it rain if it appears in battle.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 070
| align="center"| {{a|Drought}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon makes it sunny if it is in battle.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 087
| align="center"| {{a|Dry Skin}}
| align="left"| Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 048
| align="center"| {{a|Early Bird}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 13
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 027
| align="center"| {{a|Effect Spore}}
| align="left"| Contact may paralyze, poison, or cause sleep.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 111
| align="center"| {{a|Filter}}
| align="left"| Powers down super-effective moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 049
| align="center"| {{a|Flame Body}}
| align="left"| Contact with the Pokémon may burn the foe.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 138
| align="center"| {{a|Flare Boost}}
| align="left"| Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 018
| align="center"| {{a|Flash Fire}}
| align="left"| Powers up Fire-type moves if hit by a fire move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 10
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 122
| align="center"| {{a|Flower Gift}}
| align="left"| Powers up party Pokémon when it is sunny.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 059
| align="center"| {{a|Forecast}}
| align="left"| Transforms with the weather.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 108
| align="center"| {{a|Forewarn}}
| align="left"| Determines what moves the foe has.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 132
| align="center"| {{a|Friend Guard}}
| align="left"| Decreases damage inflicted against ally Pokémon.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 119
| align="center"| {{a|Frisk}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon can check the foe’s held item.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 082
| align="center"| {{a|Gluttony}}
| align="left"| Encourages the early use of a held Berry.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 9
|-
| align="center"| 062
| align="center"| {{a|Guts}}
| align="left"| Boosts Attack if there is a status problem.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 14
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 139
| align="center"| {{a|Harvest}}
| align="left"| Restores any held Berry after the turn on which it is used.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 131
| align="center"| {{a|Healer}}
| align="left"| Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 085
| align="center"| {{a|Heatproof}}
| align="left"| Weakens the power of Fire-type moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 134
| align="center"| {{a|Heavy Metal}}
| align="left"| Doubles the Pokémon's weight.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 118
| align="center"| {{a|Honey Gather}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon may gather Honey from somewhere.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 037
| align="center"| {{a|Huge Power}}
| align="left"| Raises the Pokémon’s Attack stat.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 055
| align="center"| {{a|Hustle}}
| align="left"| Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 7
| align="center"| 8
|-
| align="center"| 093
| align="center"| {{a|Hydration}}
| align="left"| Heals status problems if it is raining.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 7
| align="center"| 9
|-
| align="center"| 052
| align="center"| {{a|Hyper Cutter}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Attack stat from being lowered.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 9
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 115
| align="center"| {{a|Ice Body}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon regains HP in a hailstorm.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 035
| align="center"| {{a|Illuminate}}
| align="left"| Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 149
| align="center"| {{a|Illusion}}
| align="left"| Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 017
| align="center"| {{a|Immunity}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 150
| align="center"| {{a|Imposter}}
| align="left"| Transforms upon entering battle.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 151
| align="center"| {{a|Infiltrator}}
| align="left"| Ignores Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 9
|-
| align="center"| 039
| align="center"| {{a|Inner Focus}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected from flinching.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 16
| align="center"| 6
|-
| align="center"| 015
| align="center"| {{a|Insomnia}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 10
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 022
| align="center"| {{a|Intimidate}}
| align="left"| Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 19
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 160
| align="center"| {{a|Iron Barbs}}
| align="left"| Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 089
| align="center"| {{a|Iron Fist}}
| align="left"| Boosts the power of punching moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 154
| align="center"| {{a|Justified}}
| align="left"| Raises Attack when hit by dark-type moves.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 051
| align="center"| {{a|Keen Eye}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 19
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 103
| align="center"| {{a|Klutz}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon can’t use any held items.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 102
| align="center"| {{a|Leaf Guard}}
| align="left"| Prevents status problems in sunny weather.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 026
| align="center"| {{a|Levitate}}
| align="left"| Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 30
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 135
| align="center"| {{a|Light Metal}}
| align="left"| Halves the Pokémon's weight.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 031
| align="center"| {{a|Lightningrod}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 9
| align="center"| 6
|-
| align="center"| 007
| align="center"| {{a|Limber}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected from paralysis.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 7
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 064
| align="center"| {{a|Liquid Ooze}}
| align="left"| Inflicts damage on foes using any draining move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 156
| align="center"| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| align="left"| Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 098
| align="center"| {{a|Magic Guard}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 7
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 040
| align="center"| {{a|Magma Armor}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 042
| align="center"| {{a|Magnet Pull}}
| align="left"| Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 063
| align="center"| {{a|Marvel Scale}}
| align="left"| Boosts Defense if there is a status problem.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 058
| align="center"| {{a|Minus}}
| align="left"| Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 104
| align="center"| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| align="left"| Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 6
|-
| align="center"| 141
| align="center"| {{a|Moody}}
| align="left"| Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 078
| align="center"| {{a|Motor Drive}}
| align="left"| Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 153
| align="center"| {{a|Moxie}}
| align="left"| Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 6
|-
| align="center"| 136
| align="center"| {{a|Multiscale}}
| align="left"| Halves damage taken from full HP.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 121
| align="center"| {{a|Multitype}}
| align="left"| Changes type to match the held Plate.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 152
| align="center"| {{a|Mummy}}
| align="left"| [[Contact]] with this Pokémon spreads this Ability.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 030
| align="center"| {{a|Natural Cure}}
| align="left"| All status problems are healed upon switching out.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 10
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 099
| align="center"| {{a|No Guard}}
| align="left"| Ensures the Pokémon and its foe’s attacks land.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 096
| align="center"| {{a|Normalize}}
| align="left"| All the Pokémon’s moves become the Normal type.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 012
| align="center"| {{a|Oblivious}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from becoming infatuated.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 16
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 142
| align="center"| {{a|Overcoat}}
| align="left"| Protects against damage from weather.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 12
|-
| align="center"| 065
| align="center"| {{a|Overgrow}}
| align="left"| Powers up Grass-type moves in a pinch.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 15
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 020
| align="center"| {{a|Own Tempo}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 13
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 124
| align="center"| {{a|Pickpocket}}
| align="left"| Steals attacking Pokémon's held item on contact.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 053
| align="center"| {{a|Pickup}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon may pick up items.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 9
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 057
| align="center"| {{a|Plus}}
| align="left"| Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Minus.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 090
| align="center"| {{a|Poison Heal}}
| align="left"| Restores HP if the Pokémon is poisoned.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 038
| align="center"| {{a|Poison Point}}
| align="left"| Contact with the Pokémon may poison the foe.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 14
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 143
| align="center"| {{a|Poison Touch}}
| align="left"| Has a {{tt|30|20 in the Japanese versions of Black and White}}% chance of poisoning Pokémon upon contact when attacking.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 158
| align="center"| {{a|Prankster}}
| align="left"| Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 046
| align="center"| {{a|Pressure}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 18
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 074
| align="center"| {{a|Pure Power}}
| align="left"| Boosts the power of physical attacks.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 095
| align="center"| {{a|Quick Feet}}
| align="left"| Boosts Speed if there is a status problem.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 044
| align="center"| {{a|Rain Dish}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon gradually recovers HP in rain.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 8
|-
| align="center"| 155
| align="center"| {{a|Rattled}}
| align="left"| Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 11
|-
| align="center"| 120
| align="center"| {{a|Reckless}}
| align="left"| Powers up moves that have recoil damage.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 8
|-
| align="center"| 144
| align="center"| {{a|Regenerator}}
| align="left"| Heals for 1/3 max HP upon leaving battle.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 14
|-
| align="center"| 079
| align="center"| {{a|Rivalry}}
| align="left"| Raises Attack if the foe is of the same gender.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 12
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 069
| align="center"| {{a|Rock Head}}
| align="left"| Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 16
| align="center"| {{tt|1|Blue-striped Basculin obtained in a trade in Pokémon White}}
|-
| align="center"| 024
| align="center"| {{a|Rough Skin}}
| align="left"| Inflicts damage to the foe on contact.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 050
| align="center"| {{a|Run Away}}
| align="left"| Enables sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 16
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 159
| align="center"| {{a|Sand Force}}
| align="left"| Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 11
|-
| align="center"| 146
| align="center"| {{a|Sand Rush}}
| align="left"| Doubles Speed during a sandstorm.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 045
| align="center"| {{a|Sand Stream}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon summons a sandstorm in battle.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 008
| align="center"| {{a|Sand Veil}}
| align="left"| Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 7
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 157
| align="center"| {{a|Sap Sipper}}
| align="left"| Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 8
|-
| align="center"| 113
| align="center"| {{a|Scrappy}}
| align="left"| Enables moves to hit Ghost-type foes.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 032
| align="center"| {{a|Serene Grace}}
| align="left"| Boosts the likelihood of added effects appearing.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 8
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 023
| align="center"| {{a|Shadow Tag}}
| align="left"| Prevents the foe from escaping.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 6
|-
| align="center"| 061
| align="center"| {{a|Shed Skin}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 10
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 125
| align="center"| {{a|Sheer Force}}
| align="left"| Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 17
|-
| align="center"| 075
| align="center"| {{a|Shell Armor}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 13
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 019
| align="center"| {{a|Shield Dust}}
| align="left"| Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 086
| align="center"| {{a|Simple}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is prone to wild stat changes.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 092
| align="center"| {{a|Skill Link}}
| align="left"| Increases the frequency of multi-strike moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 112
| align="center"| {{a|Slow Start}}
| align="left"| Temporarily halves Attack and Speed.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 097
| align="center"| {{a|Sniper}}
| align="left"| Powers up moves if they become critical hits.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 7
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 081
| align="center"| {{a|Snow Cloak}}
| align="left"| Raises evasion in a hailstorm.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 117
| align="center"| {{a|Snow Warning}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon summons a hailstorm in battle.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 094
| align="center"| {{a|Solar Power}}
| align="left"| Boosts Sp. Atk, but lowers HP in sunshine.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 116
| align="center"| {{a|Solid Rock}}
| align="left"| Powers down super-effective moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 043
| align="center"| {{a|Soundproof}}
| align="left"| Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 003
| align="center"| {{a|Speed Boost}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon’s Speed stat is gradually boosted.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 100
| align="center"| {{a|Stall}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon moves after even slower foes.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 009
| align="center"| {{a|Static}}
| align="left"| Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 9
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 080
| align="center"| {{a|Steadfast}}
| align="left"| Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 001
| align="center"| {{a|Stench}}
| align="left"| The stench helps keep wild Pokémon away.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 060
| align="center"| {{a|Sticky Hold}}
| align="left"| Protects the Pokémon from item theft.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 8
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 114
| align="center"| {{a|Storm Drain}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon draws in all Water-type moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 005
| align="center"| {{a|Sturdy}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 8
| align="center"| 22
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 021
| align="center"| {{a|Suction Cups}}
| align="left"| Negates moves that force switching out.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 105
| align="center"| {{a|Super Luck}}
| align="left"| Heightens the critical-hit ratios of moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 068
| align="center"| {{a|Swarm}}
| align="left"| Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 16
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 033
| align="center"| {{a|Swift Swim}}
| align="left"| Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 8
| align="center"| 20
| align="center"| 10
|-
| align="center"| 028
| align="center"| {{a|Synchronize}}
| align="left"| Passes on a burn, poison, or paralysis to the foe.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 12
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 077
| align="center"| {{a|Tangled Feet}}
| align="left"| Raises evasion if the Pokémon is confused.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 101
| align="center"| {{a|Technician}}
| align="left"| Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 9
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 140
| align="center"| {{a|Telepathy}}
| align="left"| Protects against damaging moves from friendly Pokémon.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 12
|-
| align="center"| 164
| align="center"| {{a|Teravolt}}
| align="left"| Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 047
| align="center"| {{a|Thick Fat}}
| align="left"| Raises resistance to Fire- and Ice-type moves.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 15
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 110
| align="center"| {{a|Tinted Lens}}
| align="left"| Powers up “not very effective” moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 067
| align="center"| {{a|Torrent}}
| align="left"| Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 15
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 137
| align="center"| {{a|Toxic Boost}}
| align="left"| Increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 036
| align="center"| {{a|Trace}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon copies a foe's Ability.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 054
| align="center"| {{a|Truant}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon can't attack on consecutive turns.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 163
| align="center"| {{a|Turboblaze}}
| align="left"| Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 109
| align="center"| {{a|Unaware}}
| align="left"| Ignores any change in stats by the foe.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 084
| align="center"| {{a|Unburden}}
| align="left"| Raises Speed if a held item is used.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 127
| align="center"| {{a|Unnerve}}
| align="left"| Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 15
|-
| align="center"| 162
| align="center"| {{a|Victory Star}}
| align="left"| Raises moves' accuracy to 1.1× for friendly Pokémon.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 072
| align="center"| {{a|Vital Spirit}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 010
| align="center"| {{a|Volt Absorb}}
| align="left"| Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 011
| align="center"| {{a|Water Absorb}}
| align="left"| Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 12
| align="center"| 8
|-
| align="center"| 041
| align="center"| {{a|Water Veil}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 133
| align="center"| {{a|Weak Armor}}
| align="left"| Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by any move.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 15
|-
| align="center"| 073
| align="center"| {{a|White Smoke}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon’s stats from being lowered.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 025
| align="center"| {{a|Wonder Guard}}
| align="left"| Only super effective moves will hit.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
|-
| align="center"| 147
| align="center"| {{a|Wonder Skin}}
| align="left"| Has a 50% chance of protecting against non-damaging moves that inflict major status ailments.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 161
| align="center"| {{a|Zen Mode}}
| align="left"| Changes the Pokémon's shape when HP is halved.
| align="center"| V
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 0
| align="center"| 1
|}
|}

==In Pokemon Conquest==
{{main|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest}}
Unlike in the main games, Pokémon in [[Pokémon Conquest]] have three Abilities that they can access through normal game play. A Pokémon's Ability may also be changed through the use of the Mystery Spring.

==In the anime==
{{incomplete|section}}
Abilities have been shown in the anime, but are usually only used in battles; however, sometimes they have an effect on the plot, such as [[Ash's Infernape]]'s {{a|Blaze}}.
At one point in ''[[BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!]]'', Iris pointed out that {{AP|Roggenrola|Boldore}} had the Ability {{a|Sturdy}}, implying that Roggenrola would receive less damage than a Pokémon normally would.

==In the TCG==
Abilities under the name of Abilities did not appear in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} until the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion kicking off [[Generation V]]. However, this was merely a renaming of the longstanding [[Pokémon Power]]s. Pokémon Powers were very similar to Abilities, but were introduced much earlier, appearing in the very first {{TCG|Base Set}} during [[Generation I]]. In fact, some Abilities from the games originally appeared as Pokémon Powers.

With the introduction of the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}, Pokémon Powers were split into two groups: Poké-Powers and Poké-Bodies. Poké-Powers are special effects that the player must trigger or announce using. A Poké-Body's effect is a passive Ability that is always in effect. When Pokémon Powers became Abilities, these distinctions were done away with.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} were the first Pokémon to have their Abilities - {{a|Plus}} and {{a|Minus}} - featured in the Pokémon Adventures. Abilities have been featured sometimes after this, mainly during battles.

==Trivia==
* The unused Ability {{a|Cacophony}} was included in the coding for third-generation games as Ability #076 ({{a|Air Lock}} was #077). From the fourth generation, Cacophony was removed and Air Lock was renumbered as #076, with the new Abilities positioned from #077 onwards.
* As of [[Generation V]], excluding Hidden Abilities, there are 106 Pokémon (almost exactly one-sixth of the total) who have unique Ability combinations.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|zh_yue=
|zh_cmn=特性 ''Tèxìng''
|de=Fähigkeit
|fr_ca=
|fr_eu=Capacité spéciale
|it=Abilità
|ko=특성 ''Teukseong''
|es_la=
|es_eu=Habilidades
}}

==See also==
* [[Ability variations]]
* [[List of Pokémon by Ability]]
* [[List of Abilities in other languages]]

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{{Pokémon individuality}} 
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Abilities|*]]

[[de:Fähigkeit]]
[[es:Habilidades]]
[[fr:Capacité spéciale]]
[[it:Abilità]]
[[ja:とくせい]]
[[pl:Zdolność]]
[[pt:Habilidade especial]]

Unova Route 1

2012-11-26T06:07:04Z

Toujours: Fixing Pokemon list - fishing

{{Route infobox
|number=1
|image=Unova Route 1 {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png
|generation=5
|type=land
|mapdesc=A small road by the shore, where you can enjoy the seascape in peace. {{sup/5|BW}} A small road by the shore, where you can enjoy the changing seasons. {{sup/5|B2W2}}
|north=Accumula Town
|south=Nuvema Town
|west=Route 17
|regionwest=Unova
|region=Unova
|prev=Route 230
|regionprev=Sinnoh
|next=Route 2
|regionnext=Unova
|surf=yes
}}
'''Route 1''' (Japanese: '''１ばんどうろ''' ''Route 1'') is the first route in [[Unova]]. It connects [[Nuvema Town]] to [[Accumula Town]], as well as providing access to {{rt|17|Unova}} in the west.

==Route description==
Route 1, like other early-region routes, is lined with trees, and features low-level Pokémon in its long grass. The player first ventures through Route 1 with his or her friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]]. The western area of the route leading to {{rt|17|Unova}} is blocked off by the sea, meaning the player must first acquire {{m|Surf}} to gain access to this part. Due to this the Pokémon and Trainers over in the western area are of a higher level than those to the east.

[[Seasons|Seasonal]] changes on Route 1 are completely aesthetic, affecting the color palette of the grass, trees, and flowers. There are no areas which can only be accessed in certain seasons, like in [[Icirrus City]].

==Items==
{{Itlisth}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball|Gift from [[Professor Juniper]].|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{ball|Poké}} ×5}}
{{itemlist|Potion|From the woman in the grass patch.|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Potion}}}}
{{itemlist|Max Ether|Far west. (Requires {{m|Surf}})|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{DL|Ether|Max Ether}}}}
{{itemlist|Persim Berry|Gift from the {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}s. (Requires {{m|Surf}})|Bl=yes|W=yes|display=[[Persim Berry]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|Pearl|Far south (Requires. {{m|Surf}})|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Pearl}}}}
{{itemlist|Big Mushroom|Far south. (Requires {{m|Surf}}) ''(hidden)''|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Big Mushroom}}}}
{{itemlist|Full Restore|Due west from the waterfront near {{rt|17|Unova}}.|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Full Restore}}}}
{{itemlist|Lum Berry|Gift from the Pokémon Rangers.|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{itemlist|Prism Scale|At the southenmost point of the route.|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Prism Scale}}}}
{{itemlist|Ultra Ball|North of the Potion woman. ''(hidden)''|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{ball|Ultra}}}}
{{itemlist|Protein|Inside the area of grass {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Cheyenne is circling. ''(hidden)''|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Protein}}}}
{{Itlistfoot}}

==Pokémon==
===Pokémon Black and White===
{{catch/header|land|2}}
{{catch/entry5|504|Patrat|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|all=50%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5|506|Lillipup|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|all=50%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/div|land|Dark grass}}
{{catch/entry5|505|Watchog|yes|yes|no|Dark|32-35|all=36%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5|507|Herdier|yes|yes|no|Dark|32-34|all=39%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5|559|Scraggy|yes|yes|no|Dark|33-35|all=25%|type1=Dark|type2=Fighting}}
{{catch/div|land|Rustling grass}}
{{catch/entry5|531|Audino|yes|yes|no|Rustling|2-4|all=100%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{catch/entry5|550|Basculin|yes|no|no|Surf|5-15|all=100%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|550B|Basculin|no|yes|no|Surf|5-15|all=100%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|water|Rippling water}}
{{catch/entry5|550|Basculin|no|yes|no|Rippling|5-20|all=100%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|550B|Basculin|yes|no|no|Rippling|5-20|all=100%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{catch/entry5|349|Feebas|yes|yes|no|Fish Super|35-55|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|550|Basculin|yes|no|no|Fish Super|35-55|all=95%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|550B|Basculin|no|yes|no|Fish Super|35-55|all=95%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|water|Rippling water}}
{{catch/entry5|349|Feebas|yes|yes|no|Rippling|35-60|all=60%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|350|Milotic|yes|yes|no|Rippling|45-70|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|550|Basculin|no|yes|no|Rippling|35-70|all=35%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|550B|Basculin|yes|no|no|Rippling|35-70|all=35%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|land|Swarm}}
{{catch/entry5|083|Farfetch'd|yes|yes|no|Grass|15-55|all=40%|type1=Normal|Type2=Flying}}
{{catch/footer|land|2}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
{{catch/header|land|2}}
{{catch/entry5-2|039|Jigglypuff|yes|yes|Grass|57|all=10%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5-2|505|Watchog|yes|yes|Grass|56, 59|all=40%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5-2|507|Herdier|yes|yes|Grass|56-57, 59|all=50%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/div|land|Dark grass}}
{{catch/entry5-2|039|Jigglypuff|yes|yes|Dark|65|all=11%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5-2|505|Watchog|yes|yes|Dark|64, 66|all=40%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5-2|507|Herdier|yes|yes|Dark|64-65, 67|all=39%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5-2|560|Scrafty|yes|yes|Dark|66|all=11%|type1=Dark|type2=Fighting}}
{{catch/div|land|Rustling grass}}
{{catch/entry5-2|040|Wigglytuff|yes|yes|Rustling|59|all=5%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5-2|206|Dunsparce|yes|yes|Rustling|57|all=10%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5-2|508|Stoutland|yes|yes|Rustling|57-59|all=5%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5-2|531|Audino|yes|yes|Rustling|56-59|all=80%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|550|Basculin|yes|no|Surf|46, 51, 53, 55|all=100%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|550B|Basculin|no|yes|Surf|60|all=100%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|water|Rippling water}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|550|Basculin|no|yes|Rippling|56, 60|all=100%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|550B|Basculin|yes|no|Rippling|49|all=100%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|550|Basculin|yes|no|Fish Super|44, 56, 59|all=95%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|550B|Basculin|no|yes|Fish Super|49|all=95%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|349|Feebas|yes|yes|Fish Super|45, 48, 54, 55|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|water|Rippling water}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|550|Basculin|no|yes|Rippling|35-70|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|550B|Basculin|yes|no|Rippling|35-70|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|349|Feebas|yes|yes|Rippling|35-60|all=65%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|350|Milotic|yes|yes|Rippling|45-70|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|land|Swarm}}
{{Catch/entry5-2|083|Farfetch'd|yes|yes|Grass|40-55|all=40%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/footer|land|2}}

==Trainers==
===Pokémon Black and White===
{{trainerheader|land}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr BW Pokémon Ranger F.png|Pokémon Ranger|Brenda|2100|2|528|Swoobat|♀|35|None|514|Simisear|♂|35|None|36=ジュン|37=Jun}}
{{Trainerdiv|land}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr BW Pokémon Ranger M.png|Pokémon Ranger|Claude|2100|2|573|Cinccino|♀|35|None|523|Zebstrika|♂|35|None|36=クロード|37=Claude}}
{{Trainerdiv|land}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr BW Fisherman.png|Fisherman|Sean|1088|2|592|Frillish|♂|34|None|592|Frillish|♀|34|None|36=シュンスケ|37=Shunsuke}}
{{trainerfooter|land|5}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
{{trainerheader|land}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Backpacker F.png|Backpacker|Jill|{{tt|1488|1608 in Challenge Mode}}|4|138|Omanyte|♂|{{tt|62|67 in Challenge Mode}}|None|347|Anorith|♂|{{tt|62|67 in Challenge Mode}}|None|410|Shieldon|♂|{{tt|62|67 in Challenge Mode}}|None|567|Archeops|♂|{{tt|62|67 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=アユミ|37=Ayumi}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Backpacker M.png|Backpacker|Shane|{{tt|1488|1608 in Challenge Mode}}|4|140|Kabuto|♂|{{tt|62|67 in Challenge Mode}}|None|345|Lileep|♂|{{tt|62|67 in Challenge Mode}}|None|408|Cranidos|♂|{{tt|62|67 in Challenge Mode}}|None|565|Carracosta|♂|{{tt|62|67 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=トシノブ|37=Toshinobu}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Ace Trainer F.png|Ace Trainer|Cheyenne|{{tt|3960|4260 in Challenge Mode}}|3|631|Heatmor|♀|{{tt|66|71 in Challenge Mode}}|None|197|Umbreon|♂|{{tt|66|71 in Challenge Mode}}|None|429|Mismagius|♀|{{tt|66|71 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36= アサミ|37=Asami}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Pokémon Ranger F.png|Pokémon Ranger|Audra|{{tt|3840|4140 in Challenge Mode}}|3|040|Wigglytuff|♀|{{tt|64|69 in Challenge Mode}}|None|203|Girafarig|♀|{{tt|64|69 in Challenge Mode}}|None|045|Vileplume|♀|{{tt|64|69 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=キリ|37=Kiri}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Pokémon Ranger M.png|Pokémon Ranger|Rick|{{tt|3840|4140 in Challenge Mode}}|3|288|Vigoroth|♂|{{tt|64|69 in Challenge Mode}}|None|234|Stantler|♂|{{tt|64|69 in Challenge Mode}}|None|071|Victreebel|♂|{{tt|64|69 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=リック|37=Rick}}
{{trainerdiv|land}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Ace Trainer M.png|Ace Trainer|Sean|{{tt|3960|4260 in Challenge Mode}}|3|632|Durant|♂|{{tt|66|71 in Challenge Mode}}|None|196|Espeon|♂|{{tt|66|71 in Challenge Mode}}|None|430|Honchkrow|♂|{{tt|66|71 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=シュンスケ|37=Shunsuke}}
{{trainerfooter|land|5}}

==Trainer Tips==
{{sign|bw|Trainer Tips|Make an effort to talk to all the people you meet during your journey! Chances are they will have something useful to tell you.}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Unova Route 1 anime.png|200px|left|thumb|Route 1 in the anime]]
[[File:Route 1 Spa Resort.png|200px|thumb|The Spa Resort on Route 1]]
Route 1 made its first appearance in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]''. In its anime incarnation, it is a forest route with a small lake; mountains surround the route. There is a nearby [[Pokémon Center]] and [[Poké Mart]]. As he traveled through the route, {{Ash}} met {{an|Iris}} and her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} picking fruit. He tried to catch one of the {{p|Deerling}} native to the area, but failed. In a nearby cave, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{TR|Meowth}} received orders from {{an|Giovanni}} and encountered a flock of {{p|Woobat}}, [[Jessie's Woobat|one]] of which Jessie caught offscreen. The next day Ash encountered a flock of {{p|Pidove}}; the flock flew away except for [[Ash's Pidove|one]], which Ash caught.

In ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'' there was shown to be a nearby spa resort. This resort is famous for its sand bath, but had to close down because of a group of {{p|Sandile}} was disturbing the customers. The route also hosted a mountainous section which produced geysers. These trapped the Pokémon living around the area, but, with the help of the Sandile, the Pokémon were saved. The geysers flooded the valley and the spa resort reopened, now as a hot spring.

==Trivia==
* Of all the first routes of [[Version|main series games]], Unova Route 1 has the highest leveled [[wild Pokémon]].
** However, high-leveled wild Pokémon only appear on this route in [[Tall grass#Dark grass|dark grass]], [[Water tile|water]], and during [[Pokémon outbreak|swarms]] in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White]], none of which can be accessed early in the game. If these are not taken into consideration, [[Kanto Route 1]]'s {{p|Pidgey}} in {{v2|Yellow}} are the highest-leveled wild Pokémon on any first route of a main series game at level 7.
*In addition, this is the only route where Feebas can be caught other than by fishing in specific water tiles.
{{Unova}} 
{{Project Routes notice}}

[[Category:Unova locations]]
[[Category:Routes]]
[[Category:Black and White locations]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations]]

[[de:Route 1 (Einall)]]
[[es:Ruta 1 (Teselia)]]
[[fr:Route 1 (Unys)]]
[[it:Percorso 1 (Unima)]]
[[ja:1ばんどうろ (イッシュ地方)]]
[[pl:Route 1 (Unova)]]

Join Avenue

2012-11-20T00:08:09Z

Toujours: /* Shops */

{{incomplete|2=Shop items/services, souvenir items, rank information, complete list of NPC fans}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Join Avenue B2W2.png
|image_size=256
|location_name=Join Avenue
|japanese_name=ジョインアベニュー
|translated_name=Join Avenue
|location=Between {{rt|4|Unova}} and [[Nimbasa City]]
|region=Unova
|mapdesc=A big avenue that keeps developing as you communicate with more people.
|generation={{gen|V}}
}}
[[File:Join Avenue entrance B2.png|thumb|210px|The entrance to Join Avenue in Black 2]]
[[File:Join Avenue entrance W2.png|thumb|210px|The entrance to Join Avenue in White 2]]
'''Join Avenue''' (Japanese: '''ジョインアベニュー''' ''Join Avenue'') is a building introduced in {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}. It is located between {{rt|4|Unova}} and [[Nimbasa City]], replacing Nimbasa [[Gate]] which was previously there.

Initially, Join Avenue is an empty building, as it is the player's task to invite visitors, making them residents.
These visitors are [[Non-player character|NPC]]s visiting daily, known as the player's fans, or avatars of other players which have been registered by the player's game. Visitors can be invited to open their own dream shop or recommended to visit another shop on Join Avenue, increasing its popularity if the customer is satisfied. Exclamations akin to those appearing in the streets of [[Castelia City]] can be seen in Join Avenue.
{{sign|bwbuilding|Join Avenue|An avenue that grows as you deepen exchanges with other people.}}

==Attracting visitors==
The amount of [[Non-player character|NPC]] fans visiting daily increases with the rank of Join Avenue. In most cases, an NPC fan will yield less popularity points than an avatar of another player, since NPC fans' popularity point yield values are 75% of those of the latter.

To get the avatar of another player to visit Join Avenue, the player can do the following:
* Register the player on the [[C-Gear]]'s Tag Log
* Have a battle or [[trade]] with the player (both wireless and [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]] are included)
* Have a person leave a footprint at the player's Dream World house


[[Gym Leader]]s will also visit the avenue once in a while. These cannot be invited to open a shop, but can be recommended to visit one, yielding 1000 popularity points if led to an appropriate shop.

Sometimes, visitors will be persuaded by shop owners to visit shops beyond the one initially recommended, potentially increasing the rank of every shop on the avenue. However, only the final shop popularity gain yielded in such a chain will count on the overall avenue rank.

Visitors frequently greet the player with a souvenir [[item]] when engaged.

The avenue can hold no more than thirteen visitors at a time.

==Assistants==
Assistants will reside in the player's office, providing various services. This is a list of the assistants that the player can gain:

* {{tc|Ace Trainer|Ace Trainer {{female}}}} Jacci (Japanese: イチミ ''Ichimi''), initial resident.
:''"Leave registration to me!"''
:Can check avenue status, change player's avenue title, change various phrases, and (after reaching Rank 10) change avenue name (under usual [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|restrictions]]).
* Ace Trainer {{male}} Future (Japanese: ミライ ''Mirai''), initial resident.
:''"Ask me about shops!"''
:Can tell a perfect shop for the player, letting the player choose from a list of different types of shops. The length of this list increases with the rank of Join Avenue, ultimately containing all eight shop types.
* {{tc|Scientist|Scientist {{male}}}} Gardner (Japanese: パソキチ ''Pasokichi''), reward from the owner upon reaching Rank 2.
:''"Let me organize everything!"''
:Can move the player's Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System, show various statistics about the player and residing avatars of other players, change the roles of assistants, and change the physical order of shops in the avenue. After reaching Rank 6, this assistant can also change the appearance of the avenue's neon arch between four styles: Star Orange, Aurora Purple, Cloud Light Blue, and Stone Green.
* {{tc|Nurse}} Elethia (Japanese: チュ ''Chu''), reward from the owner upon reaching Rank 4.
:''"Leave Pokémon healing to me!"''
:Can heal the player's Pokémon.

The roles of these assistants can be swapped at will (as mentioned above), and after reaching Rank 8, they can be replaced by visiting avatars of other players that the player is able to recruit.

In addition, NPCs will start residing in the players office and on the avenue, as Join Avenue's rank increases. These will ask the player multiple-choice questions concerning personal information and preferences. The answers given will be used to determine various outcomes when players interact with each other in Join Avenue. One of these NPCs, namely the man residing in the player's office wearing a black suit and shades, does not follow this pattern, and will instead provide some information about the current shop owners in the player's avenue - this applies only to the avatars of other players owning a shop, as the man will have no information about regular NPC fans.

==Shops==
Shops are created when inviting a visitor to open one. Join Avenue can contain a maximum of eight shops at a time. When the maximum eight shops is reached, the player can replace any shop with a new one.

By recommending a shop to an appropriate visitor, the shop's popularity will increase. Popularity determines the overall rank of Join Avenue, which influences the prices of Join Avenue services. It also determines the individual rank of the recommended shop, which determines the services it provides. A shop starts at Rank 1 and will stop increasing in rank afer reaching Rank 10, although it will still receive popularity points, affecting the overall rank of Join Avenue. All shops change appearance and name when reaching Rank 4, and again at Rank 8.

Upon reaching a new avenue rank or shop rank, the amount of popularity points required to reach the next rank will always be at its maximum, ignoring any popularity point gain exceeding the previous requirement. For example, if the avenue needs 20 points to reach the next rank, there is no difference between an increase of 20 points or 1000 points.

There are eight different types of shops, but some variation in terms of services provided is also found within most shop types, depending on the shop owner. For example, {{tc|Scientist|Scientist {{female}}}} Anneli and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger|Pokémon Ranger {{female}}}} Jenna can both open Dojos, but provide different services. Similarly, Flower Shops offer type-resistant [[Berry#List of Berries 3|Berries]], but one would need all four variations of the shop in order to collect each type of these Berries.

Any service provided by a shop can only be provided once per day, unless the shop's rank goes up, in which case it will refresh. When Raffle Shops and Antique Shops are refreshed in this manner, their outcomes will not change.

===Raffle Shop===
Visitor wanting to open a Raffle Shop:
:''"I would want to make everyone excited."''

A '''Raffle Shop''' (Japanese: '''くじびきや''' ''Lottery Shop'') provides a free, daily raffle as its only service, where the player wins a random prize. The chance of getting a greater prize increases with the rank of the shop.

There are no service variations between Raffle Shops.

====Raffle Shop prizes====
{| align="left" style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/med|building}}"
|-
! No.
!
! Item
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 1
| {{Bag|Master Ball}}
| [[Master Ball]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 2
| {{Bag|Rare Candy}}
| {{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 3
| {{Bag|PP Max}}
| {{DL|Vitamin|PP Max}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 4
| {{Bag|PP Up}}
| {{DL|Vitamin|PP Up}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 5
| {{Bag|Max Revive}}
| {{DL|Revive|Max Revive}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 6
| {{Bag|Max Elixir}}
| {{DL|Ether|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 7
| {{Bag|Max Ether}}
| {{DL|Ether|Max Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 8
| {{Bag|Ultra Ball}}
| {{DL|Poké Ball|Ultra Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 9
| {{Bag|Full Heal}}
| {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Full Heal}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" align="center" | 10
| {{Bag|Berry Juice}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{DL|Drink|Berry Juice}}
|}{{-}}

===Beauty Salon===
Visitor wanting to open a Beauty Salon:
:''"I would want to make people's Pokémon more beautiful."''

A '''Beauty Salon''' (Japanese: '''びようしつ''' ''Beauty Parlor'') offers various services increasing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[friendship]] and lowering its [[effort values]].

There are two variations of Beauty Salons in terms of services provided.


===Dojo===
Visitor wanting to open a Dojo:
:''"I would want to train people's Pokémon and make them strong."''

A '''Dojo''' (Japanese: '''どうじょう''' ''Dojo'') offers various services increasing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[effort values]] and [[level]].

There are four variations of Dojos in terms of services provided.

===Market===
Visitor wanting to open a Market:
:''"I would want to collect a lot of things and surprise everyone."''

A '''Market''' (Japanese: '''マーケット''' ''Market'') sells various items, mainly in large batches at a discount. Some of these items are not sold in regular [[Poké Mart]]s.

There are four variations of Markets in terms of services provided.
====Items sold====
This is an incomplete list of the items available for purchase in Markets. The listed prices decrease by one percent with each Join Avenue rank increase, capping at a 40% discount. A, B, C, and D represent the four variations of Markets.
{| align="left" style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/med|building}}"
!
! Item
! Name
! Price
! A
! B
! C
! D
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Revive}}
|[[Revive#Max Revive|Max Revive]]
|げんきのかたまり
|{{PDollar}}5000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|PP Up}}
|[[Vitamin#PP Up|PP Up]]
|ポイントアップ
|{{PDollar}}12500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|RageCandyBar}}
|[[RageCandyBar]] ×2
|おみやげセット
|{{PDollar}}2000
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|HP Up}}
|[[Vitamin#HP Up|HP Up]] ×12
|?
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Protein}}
|[[Vitamin#Protein|Protein]] ×12
|?
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Iron}}
|[[Vitamin#Iron|Iron]] ×12
|?
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Calcium}}
|[[Vitamin#Calcium|Calcium]] ×12
| Sp. Attack Set
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Zinc}}
|[[Vitamin#Zinc|Zinc]] ×12
|とくぼうセット
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Carbos}}
|[[Vitamin#Carbos|Carbos]] ×12
| Speed Set
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Ether}}
|[[Ether]]
|Ether
|{{PDollar}}1500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|
|?
|Battle Set E
|{{PDollar}}?
| '''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|X Accuracy}}
|[[Battle item#X Accuracy|X Accuracy]] ×12
|Battle Set F
|{{PDollar}}8550
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|
|?
|Battle Set G
|{{PDollar}}?
|
|
| '''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|X Sp. Def}}
|[[Battle item#X Sp. Def|X Sp. Def]] ×12
|Battle Set H
|{{PDollar}}?
|
|
|
| '''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|
|?
|Battle Set A
|{{PDollar}}?
| '''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Dire Hit}}
|[[Battle item#Dire Hit|Dire Hit]] ×12
|Battle Set B
|{{PDollar}}5850
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|
|?
|Battle Set C
|{{PDollar}}?
|
|
| '''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|X Defend}}
|[[Battle item#X Defend|X Defend]] ×12
|Battle Set D
|{{PDollar}}?
|
|
|
| '''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Honey}}
|[[Honey]] ×12
|Honey Set
|{{PDollar}}3600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Fresh Water}}
|[[Fresh Water]] ×48
|Water Set 4
|{{PDollar}}9600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Fresh Water}}
|[[Fresh Water]] ×36
|Water Set 3
|{{PDollar}}7200
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Fresh Water}}
|[[Fresh Water]] ×24
|Water Set 2
|{{PDollar}}4800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Fresh Water}}
|[[Fresh Water]] ×12
|Water Set 1
|{{PDollar}}2400
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Moomoo Milk}}
|[[Moomoo Milk]] ×48
|Milk Set 4
|{{PDollar}}24000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Moomoo Milk}}
|[[Moomoo Milk]] ×36
|Milk Set 3
|{{PDollar}}18000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Moomoo Milk}}
|[[Moomoo Milk]] ×24
|Milk Set 2
|{{PDollar}}12000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Moomoo Milk}}
|[[Moomoo Milk]] ×12
|Milk Set 1
|{{PDollar}}6000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hyper Potion}}
|[[Potion#Hyper Potion|Hyper Potion]] ×48
|くすりセット4
|{{PDollar}}43200
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hyper Potion}}
|[[Potion#Hyper Potion|Hyper Potion]] ×36
|くすりセット3
|{{PDollar}}32400
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hyper Potion}}
|[[Potion#Hyper Potion|Hyper Potion]] ×24
|くすりセット2
|{{PDollar}}21600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hyper Potion}}
|[[Potion#Hyper Potion|Hyper Potion]] ×12
|くすりセット1
|{{PDollar}}10800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Full Heal}}
|[[Status ailment healing item#Full Heal|Full Heal]] ×48
|なんでもセット4
|{{PDollar}}21600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Full Heal}}
|[[Status ailment healing item#Full Heal|Full Heal]] ×36
|なんでもセット3
|{{PDollar}}16200
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Full Heal}}
|[[Status ailment healing item#Full Heal|Full Heal]] ×24
|なんでもセット2
|{{PDollar}}10800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Full Heal}}
|[[Status ailment healing item#Full Heal|Full Heal]] ×12
|なんでもセット1
|{{PDollar}}5400
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Revive}}
|[[Revive]] ×48
|かけらセット4
|{{PDollar}}54000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Revive}}
|[[Revive]] ×36
|かけらセット3
|{{PDollar}}40500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Revive}}
|[[Revive]] ×24
|かけらセット2
|{{PDollar}}27000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Revive}}
|[[Revive]] ×12
|かけらセット1
|{{PDollar}}13500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Repel}}
|[[Repel#Max Repel|Max Repel]] ×48
|スプレーセット4
|{{PDollar}}25200
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Repel}}
|[[Repel#Max Repel|Max Repel]] ×36
|スプレーセット3
|{{PDollar}}18900
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Repel}}
|[[Repel#Max Repel|Max Repel]] ×24
|スプレーセット2
|{{PDollar}}12600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Repel}}
|[[Repel#Max Repel|Max Repel]] ×12
| スプレーセット1
|{{PDollar}}6300
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|}
{{-}}

===Flower Shop===
Visitor wanting to open a Flower Shop:
:''"I would want to help everyone relax with beautiful flowers."''

A '''Flower Shop''' (Japanese: '''はなや''' ''Florist'') sells {{Berries}} and [[Mulch]].

There are four variations of Flower Shops in terms of services provided.

====Items sold====
This is a list of the items available for purchase in Rank 10 Flower Shops. The listed prices decrease by one percent with each Join Avenue rank increase, capping at a 40% discount. A, B, C, and D represent the four variations of Flower Shops.

{| align="left" style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/med|building}}"
!
! Item
! Price
! A
! B
! C
! D
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Pomeg Berry}}
|[[Pomeg Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Kelpsy Berry}}
|[[Kelpsy Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Qualot Berry}}
|[[Qualot Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hondew Berry}}
|[[Hondew Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Grepa Berry}}
|[[Grepa Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Tamato Berry}}
|[[Tamato Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Liechi Berry}}
|[[Liechi Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Ganlon Berry}}
|[[Ganlon Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Salac Berry}}
|[[Salac Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Petaya Berry}}
|[[Petaya Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Apicot Berry}}
|[[Apicot Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Occa Berry}}
|[[Occa Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Passho Berry}}
|[[Passho Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Wacan Berry}}
|[[Wacan Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Rindo Berry}}
|[[Rindo Berry]] x4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Yache Berry}}
|[[Yache Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Chople Berry}}
|[[Chople Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Kebia Berry}}
|[[Kebia Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Shuca Berry}}
|[[Shuca Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Coba Berry}}
|[[Coba Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Payapa Berry}}
|[[Payapa Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Tanga Berry}}
|[[Tanga Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Charti Berry}}
|[[Charti Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Kasib Berry}}
|[[Kasib Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Haban Berry}}
|[[Haban Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Colbur Berry}}
|[[Colbur Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Babiri Berry}}
|[[Babiri Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Chilan Berry}}
|[[Chilan Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Leppa Berry}}
|[[Leppa Berry]]
|{{PDollar}}1500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Razz Berry}}
|[[Razz Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Bluk Berry}}
|[[Bluk Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Lum Berry}}
|[[Lum Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Sitrus Berry}}
|[[Sitrus Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Persim Berry}}
|[[Persim Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Aspear Berry}}
|[[Aspear Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Oran Berry}}
|[[Oran Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Chesto Berry}}
|[[Chesto Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Pecha Berry}}
|[[Pecha Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Rawst Berry}}
|[[Rawst Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Cheri Berry}}
|[[Cheri Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Gooey Mulch}}
|[[Gooey Mulch]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}1600
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Damp Mulch}}
|[[Damp Mulch]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}1600
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Growth Mulch}}
|[[Growth Mulch]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}1600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Stable Mulch}}
|[[Stable Mulch]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}1600
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|}{{-}}

===Antique Shop===
Visitor wanting to open an Antique Shop:
:''"I would want to collect unique items and surprise everyone."''

An '''Antique Shop''' (Japanese: '''ふるどうぐや''' ''Secondhand Store'') sells various unidentified items which are appraised by the shop owner after purchasing, granting the player a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Hard Stone}} or a surprise item, such as an [[evolutionary stone]].

There are no service variations between Antique Shops.

===Café===
Visitor wanting to open a Café:
:''"I would want to make delicious meals for Pokémon and make them happy."''

A '''Café''' (Japanese: '''カフェ''' ''Café'') offers various services increasing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[friendship]], [[effort values]], and [[level]].

There are two variations of Cafés in terms of services provided.

===Nursery===
'''Nurseries''' (Japanese: '''ほいくじょ''' ''Nursery'') offer various services that make {{pkmn|Egg}}s hatch faster.

There are no service variations between Nurseries.

Nurseries are initially inaccessible. Once unlocked, by defeating the {{pkmn|Champion}} and reaching Rank 15, certain compatible visitors (such as {{tc|Hiker}} Jaylen or {{tc|Nurse}} Jess) will change shop type, meaning that they will ask to open a Nursery upon invitation, rather than their previous shop type. In the event that such a character is already residing in Join Avenue with their initial shop type, the player can change that shop into a Nursery.

==NPC fans==
This is an incomplete list of NPC fans and the shops they can open. A, B, C, and D represent shop variations, if any.
{| align="left" style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/med|building}}"
|-
!
! English
! Japanese
! Shop (variation)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger f OD.png]]
| Alibena
| アリビーナ ''Albina''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder m OD.png]]
| Anton
| アントン ''Anton''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder f OD.png]]
| Asta
| アスタ ''Asta''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer f OD.png]]
| Jannis
| ジャニス ''Janis''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger m OD.png]]
| ?
| アルヒッパ ''Arhippa''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer m OD.png]]
| ?
| ジェヒュー ''Jehyū''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer f OD.png]]
| Alwyn
| アラベッラ ''Arabella''
| Beauty Salon (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer m OD.png]]
| Assar
| アッサール ''Assar''
| Beauty Salon (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Lass OD.png]]
| Assunta
| アッスンタ ''Assunta''
| Beauty Salon (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Youngster OD.png]]
| Axel
| アクセル ''Axel''
| Beauty Salon (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist f OD.png]]
| Janette
| ジョイス ''Joyce''
| Beauty Salon (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist m OD.png]]
| Julian
| ジャン ''Jean''
| Beauty Salon (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Hiker OD.png]]
| Alpi
| アルピ ''Alpi''
| Dojo (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist f OD.png]]
| Anneli
| アンネリ ''Anneli''
| Dojo (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist m OD.png]]
| Anselmi
| アンセルミ ''Anselmi''
| Dojo (D)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger f OD.png]]
| Jenna
| ジェナ ''Jenna''
| Dojo (C)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger m OD.png]]
| Jonas
| ジョナス ''Jonas''
| Dojo (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Parasol Lady OD.png]]
| ?
| アネルマ ''Anelma''
| Dojo (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Nurse OD.png]]
| Jeanne
| ジャンヌ ''Jeanne''
| Market (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler m OD.png]]
| Joelle
| ジェリー ''Jerry''
| Market (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler f OD.png]]
| Judith
| ジュディス ''Judith''
| Market (D)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler f OD.png]]
| Julie
| ジュリー ''Julie''
| Market (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Roughneck OD.png]]
| Justan
| ジュスタン ''Justan''
| Market (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler m OD.png]]
| ?
| ジュール ''Jules''
| Market (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Nurse OD.png]]
| Ainikki
| アイニッキ ''Ainikki''
| Flower Shop (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Roughneck OD.png]]
| Aleron
| アッラン ''Allan''
| Flower Shop (D)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler f OD.png]]
| Armina
| アーム ''Arm''
| Flower Shop (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder m OD.png]]
| Joakim
| ジャレッド ''Jared''
| Flower Shop (C)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder f OD.png]]
| Joan
| ジョアン ''Joan''
| Flower Shop (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler m OD.png]]
| Arpo
| アーポ ''Aapo''
| Flower Shop (C)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder f OD.png]]
| Agata
| アガタ ''Agata''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger f OD.png]]
| Annetta
| アンネッタ ''Annetta''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger m OD.png]]
| Atilio
| アティリオ ''Atilio''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Parasol Lady OD.png]]
| Jane
| ジョスリン ''Jocelyn''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Hiker OD.png]]
| Julio
| ジョエル ''Joel''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder m OD.png]]
| ?
| アマンド ''Amando''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Lass OD.png]]
| Alena
| アリョーナ ''Alena''
| Café (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer f OD.png]]
| Antonie
| アントニナ ''Antonina''
| Café (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Youngster OD.png]]
| Artos
| アートス ''Artos''
| Café (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer m OD.png]]
| Azzo
| アッツォ ''Azzo''
| Café (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Youngster OD.png]]
| Jasper
| ジャスパー ''Jasper''
| Café (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Lass OD.png]]
| Jocelyn
| ジェーン ''Jane''
| Café (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist f OD.png]]
| Jaclyn
| ジャサント ''Jacinthe''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Raffle Shop before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist m OD.png]]
| Jacorey
| ジャコブ ''Jacob''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Café (B) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Hiker OD.png]]
| Jaylen
| ジェローム ''Jerome''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Beauty Salon (B) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Nurse OD.png]]
| Jess
| ジェシー ''Jessie''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Dojo (C) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Roughneck OD.png]]
| Jimbo
| ジョシュア ''Joshua''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Beauty Salon (B) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Parasol Lady OD.png]]
| Josie
| ジョゼ ''Josie''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Dojo (C) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Youngster OD.png]]
| Janus
| ハジメ ''Hajime''
| Varies with ID
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Like other in-game features depending on the DS clock, Join Avenue will be interrupted for a day if any changes are made to the date or time settings of the DS system in use (including those caused by changing to another DS system).
* Raffle Shops are the only places the player can get a [[Master Ball]] outside of the main story without interaction with other players in [[Generation V]].
* All 49 NPC fans visiting Join Avenue have names beginning with letters J or A, in reference to the location's name. This is also the case in the Japanese versions, with the exception of the differently programmed first visitor Janus, who is named ハジメ ''Hajime''.
** Furthermore, their overworld sprite appearances are limited to those available on [[Trainer card (game)|Trainer cards]].
* Unlike all other locations in Unova, the [[Town Map]]'s location for landmarks is instead replaced by three live statistics: Current avenue rank, Recommended or invited, and Current visitors.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|city}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|city}}
|zh_cmn=
|fr=Galerie Concorde
|de=Einklangspassage
|it=Galleria Solidarietà
|ko=조인애버뉴 ''Join Avenue''
|es=Galería Unión}}
{{-}}
{{Unova}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Unova locations]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations]]
[[Category:Buildings]]
[[Category:Bazaars]]

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Join Avenue

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Toujours: /* NPC fans */

{{incomplete|2=Shop items/services, souvenir items, rank information, complete list of NPC fans}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Join Avenue B2W2.png
|image_size=256
|location_name=Join Avenue
|japanese_name=ジョインアベニュー
|translated_name=Join Avenue
|location=Between {{rt|4|Unova}} and [[Nimbasa City]]
|region=Unova
|mapdesc=A big avenue that keeps developing as you communicate with more people.
|generation={{gen|V}}
}}
[[File:Join Avenue entrance B2.png|thumb|210px|The entrance to Join Avenue in Black 2]]
[[File:Join Avenue entrance W2.png|thumb|210px|The entrance to Join Avenue in White 2]]
'''Join Avenue''' (Japanese: '''ジョインアベニュー''' ''Join Avenue'') is a building introduced in {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}. It is located between {{rt|4|Unova}} and [[Nimbasa City]], replacing Nimbasa [[Gate]] which was previously there.

Initially, Join Avenue is an empty building, as it is the player's task to invite visitors, making them residents.
These visitors are [[Non-player character|NPC]]s visiting daily, known as the player's fans, or avatars of other players which have been registered by the player's game. Visitors can be invited to open their own dream shop or recommended to visit another shop on Join Avenue, increasing its popularity if the customer is satisfied. Exclamations akin to those appearing in the streets of [[Castelia City]] can be seen in Join Avenue.
{{sign|bwbuilding|Join Avenue|An avenue that grows as you deepen exchanges with other people.}}

==Attracting visitors==
The amount of [[Non-player character|NPC]] fans visiting daily increases with the rank of Join Avenue. In most cases, an NPC fan will yield less popularity points than an avatar of another player, since NPC fans' popularity point yield values are 75% of those of the latter.

To get the avatar of another player to visit Join Avenue, the player can do the following:
* Register the player on the [[C-Gear]]'s Tag Log
* Have a battle or [[trade]] with the player (both wireless and [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]] are included)
* Have a person leave a footprint at the player's Dream World house


[[Gym Leader]]s will also visit the avenue once in a while. These cannot be invited to open a shop, but can be recommended to visit one, yielding 1000 popularity points if led to an appropriate shop.

Sometimes, visitors will be persuaded by shop owners to visit shops beyond the one initially recommended, potentially increasing the rank of every shop on the avenue. However, only the final shop popularity gain yielded in such a chain will count on the overall avenue rank.

Visitors frequently greet the player with a souvenir [[item]] when engaged.

The avenue can hold no more than thirteen visitors at a time.

==Assistants==
Assistants will reside in the player's office, providing various services. This is a list of the assistants that the player can gain:

* {{tc|Ace Trainer|Ace Trainer {{female}}}} Jacci (Japanese: イチミ ''Ichimi''), initial resident.
:''"Leave registration to me!"''
:Can check avenue status, change player's avenue title, change various phrases, and (after reaching Rank 10) change avenue name (under usual [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|restrictions]]).
* Ace Trainer {{male}} Future (Japanese: ミライ ''Mirai''), initial resident.
:''"Ask me about shops!"''
:Can tell a perfect shop for the player, letting the player choose from a list of different types of shops. The length of this list increases with the rank of Join Avenue, ultimately containing all eight shop types.
* {{tc|Scientist|Scientist {{male}}}} Gardner (Japanese: パソキチ ''Pasokichi''), reward from the owner upon reaching Rank 2.
:''"Let me organize everything!"''
:Can move the player's Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System, show various statistics about the player and residing avatars of other players, change the roles of assistants, and change the physical order of shops in the avenue. After reaching Rank 6, this assistant can also change the appearance of the avenue's neon arch between four styles: Star Orange, Aurora Purple, Cloud Light Blue, and Stone Green.
* {{tc|Nurse}} Elethia (Japanese: チュ ''Chu''), reward from the owner upon reaching Rank 4.
:''"Leave Pokémon healing to me!"''
:Can heal the player's Pokémon.

The roles of these assistants can be swapped at will (as mentioned above), and after reaching Rank 8, they can be replaced by visiting avatars of other players that the player is able to recruit.

In addition, NPCs will start residing in the players office and on the avenue, as Join Avenue's rank increases. These will ask the player multiple-choice questions concerning personal information and preferences. The answers given will be used to determine various outcomes when players interact with each other in Join Avenue. One of these NPCs, namely the man residing in the player's office wearing a black suit and shades, does not follow this pattern, and will instead provide some information about the current shop owners in the player's avenue - this applies only to the avatars of other players owning a shop, as the man will have no information about regular NPC fans.

==Shops==
Shops are created when inviting a visitor to open one. Join Avenue can contain a maximum of eight shops at a time, shops being replaceable when this limit is reached.

By recommending a shop to an appropriate visitor, the shop's popularity will increase. Popularity determines the overall rank of Join Avenue, which influences the prices of Join Avenue services. It also determines the individual rank of the recommended shop, which determines the services it provides. A shop starts at Rank 1 and will stop increasing in rank afer reaching Rank 10, although it will still receive popularity points, affecting the overall rank of Join Avenue. All shops change appearance and name when reaching Rank 4, and again at Rank 8.

Upon reaching a new avenue rank or shop rank, the amount of popularity points required to reach the next rank will always be at its maximum, ignoring any popularity point gain exceeding the previous requirement. For example, if the avenue needs 20 points to reach the next rank, there is no difference between an increase of 20 points or 1000 points.

There are eight different types of shops, but some variation in terms of services provided is also found within most shop types, depending on the shop owner. For example, {{tc|Scientist|Scientist {{female}}}} Anneli and {{tc|Pokémon Ranger|Pokémon Ranger {{female}}}} Jenna can both open Dojos, but provide different services. Similarly, Flower Shops offer type-resistant [[Berry#List of Berries 3|Berries]], but one would need all four variations of the shop in order to collect each type of these Berries.

Any service provided by a shop can only be provided once per day, unless the shop's rank goes up, in which case it will refresh. When Raffle Shops and Antique Shops are refreshed in this manner, their outcomes will not change.

===Raffle Shop===
Visitor wanting to open a Raffle Shop:
:''"I would want to make everyone excited."''

A '''Raffle Shop''' (Japanese: '''くじびきや''' ''Lottery Shop'') provides a free, daily raffle as its only service, where the player wins a random prize. The chance of getting a greater prize increases with the rank of the shop.

There are no service variations between Raffle Shops.

====Raffle Shop prizes====
{| align="left" style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/med|building}}"
|-
! No.
!
! Item
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 1
| {{Bag|Master Ball}}
| [[Master Ball]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 2
| {{Bag|Rare Candy}}
| {{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 3
| {{Bag|PP Max}}
| {{DL|Vitamin|PP Max}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 4
| {{Bag|PP Up}}
| {{DL|Vitamin|PP Up}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 5
| {{Bag|Max Revive}}
| {{DL|Revive|Max Revive}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 6
| {{Bag|Max Elixir}}
| {{DL|Ether|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 7
| {{Bag|Max Ether}}
| {{DL|Ether|Max Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 8
| {{Bag|Ultra Ball}}
| {{DL|Poké Ball|Ultra Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align="center" | 9
| {{Bag|Full Heal}}
| {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Full Heal}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" align="center" | 10
| {{Bag|Berry Juice}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{DL|Drink|Berry Juice}}
|}{{-}}

===Beauty Salon===
Visitor wanting to open a Beauty Salon:
:''"I would want to make people's Pokémon more beautiful."''

A '''Beauty Salon''' (Japanese: '''びようしつ''' ''Beauty Parlor'') offers various services increasing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[friendship]] and lowering its [[effort values]].

There are two variations of Beauty Salons in terms of services provided.


===Dojo===
Visitor wanting to open a Dojo:
:''"I would want to train people's Pokémon and make them strong."''

A '''Dojo''' (Japanese: '''どうじょう''' ''Dojo'') offers various services increasing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[effort values]] and [[level]].

There are four variations of Dojos in terms of services provided.

===Market===
Visitor wanting to open a Market:
:''"I would want to collect a lot of things and surprise everyone."''

A '''Market''' (Japanese: '''マーケット''' ''Market'') sells various items, mainly in large batches at a discount. Some of these items are not sold in regular [[Poké Mart]]s.

There are four variations of Markets in terms of services provided.
====Items sold====
This is an incomplete list of the items available for purchase in Markets. The listed prices decrease by one percent with each Join Avenue rank increase, capping at a 40% discount. A, B, C, and D represent the four variations of Markets.
{| align="left" style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/med|building}}"
!
! Item
! Name
! Price
! A
! B
! C
! D
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Revive}}
|[[Revive#Max Revive|Max Revive]]
|げんきのかたまり
|{{PDollar}}5000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|PP Up}}
|[[Vitamin#PP Up|PP Up]]
|ポイントアップ
|{{PDollar}}12500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|RageCandyBar}}
|[[RageCandyBar]] ×2
|おみやげセット
|{{PDollar}}2000
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|HP Up}}
|[[Vitamin#HP Up|HP Up]] ×12
|?
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Protein}}
|[[Vitamin#Protein|Protein]] ×12
|?
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Iron}}
|[[Vitamin#Iron|Iron]] ×12
|?
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Calcium}}
|[[Vitamin#Calcium|Calcium]] ×12
| Sp. Attack Set
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Zinc}}
|[[Vitamin#Zinc|Zinc]] ×12
|とくぼうセット
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|align="center"|?
|align="center"|?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Carbos}}
|[[Vitamin#Carbos|Carbos]] ×12
| Speed Set
|{{PDollar}}100000
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|align="center"|?
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Ether}}
|[[Ether]]
|Ether
|{{PDollar}}1500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|
|?
|Battle Set E
|{{PDollar}}?
| '''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|X Accuracy}}
|[[Battle item#X Accuracy|X Accuracy]] ×12
|Battle Set F
|{{PDollar}}8550
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|
|?
|Battle Set G
|{{PDollar}}?
|
|
| '''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|X Sp. Def}}
|[[Battle item#X Sp. Def|X Sp. Def]] ×12
|Battle Set H
|{{PDollar}}?
|
|
|
| '''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|
|?
|Battle Set A
|{{PDollar}}?
| '''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Dire Hit}}
|[[Battle item#Dire Hit|Dire Hit]] ×12
|Battle Set B
|{{PDollar}}5850
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|
|?
|Battle Set C
|{{PDollar}}?
|
|
| '''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|X Defend}}
|[[Battle item#X Defend|X Defend]] ×12
|Battle Set D
|{{PDollar}}?
|
|
|
| '''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Honey}}
|[[Honey]] ×12
|Honey Set
|{{PDollar}}3600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Fresh Water}}
|[[Fresh Water]] ×48
|Water Set 4
|{{PDollar}}9600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Fresh Water}}
|[[Fresh Water]] ×36
|Water Set 3
|{{PDollar}}7200
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Fresh Water}}
|[[Fresh Water]] ×24
|Water Set 2
|{{PDollar}}4800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Fresh Water}}
|[[Fresh Water]] ×12
|Water Set 1
|{{PDollar}}2400
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Moomoo Milk}}
|[[Moomoo Milk]] ×48
|Milk Set 4
|{{PDollar}}24000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Moomoo Milk}}
|[[Moomoo Milk]] ×36
|Milk Set 3
|{{PDollar}}18000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Moomoo Milk}}
|[[Moomoo Milk]] ×24
|Milk Set 2
|{{PDollar}}12000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Moomoo Milk}}
|[[Moomoo Milk]] ×12
|Milk Set 1
|{{PDollar}}6000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hyper Potion}}
|[[Potion#Hyper Potion|Hyper Potion]] ×48
|くすりセット4
|{{PDollar}}43200
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hyper Potion}}
|[[Potion#Hyper Potion|Hyper Potion]] ×36
|くすりセット3
|{{PDollar}}32400
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hyper Potion}}
|[[Potion#Hyper Potion|Hyper Potion]] ×24
|くすりセット2
|{{PDollar}}21600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hyper Potion}}
|[[Potion#Hyper Potion|Hyper Potion]] ×12
|くすりセット1
|{{PDollar}}10800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Full Heal}}
|[[Status ailment healing item#Full Heal|Full Heal]] ×48
|なんでもセット4
|{{PDollar}}21600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Full Heal}}
|[[Status ailment healing item#Full Heal|Full Heal]] ×36
|なんでもセット3
|{{PDollar}}16200
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Full Heal}}
|[[Status ailment healing item#Full Heal|Full Heal]] ×24
|なんでもセット2
|{{PDollar}}10800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Full Heal}}
|[[Status ailment healing item#Full Heal|Full Heal]] ×12
|なんでもセット1
|{{PDollar}}5400
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Revive}}
|[[Revive]] ×48
|かけらセット4
|{{PDollar}}54000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Revive}}
|[[Revive]] ×36
|かけらセット3
|{{PDollar}}40500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Revive}}
|[[Revive]] ×24
|かけらセット2
|{{PDollar}}27000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Revive}}
|[[Revive]] ×12
|かけらセット1
|{{PDollar}}13500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Repel}}
|[[Repel#Max Repel|Max Repel]] ×48
|スプレーセット4
|{{PDollar}}25200
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Repel}}
|[[Repel#Max Repel|Max Repel]] ×36
|スプレーセット3
|{{PDollar}}18900
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Repel}}
|[[Repel#Max Repel|Max Repel]] ×24
|スプレーセット2
|{{PDollar}}12600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Max Repel}}
|[[Repel#Max Repel|Max Repel]] ×12
| スプレーセット1
|{{PDollar}}6300
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|}
{{-}}

===Flower Shop===
Visitor wanting to open a Flower Shop:
:''"I would want to help everyone relax with beautiful flowers."''

A '''Flower Shop''' (Japanese: '''はなや''' ''Florist'') sells {{Berries}} and [[Mulch]].

There are four variations of Flower Shops in terms of services provided.

====Items sold====
This is a list of the items available for purchase in Rank 10 Flower Shops. The listed prices decrease by one percent with each Join Avenue rank increase, capping at a 40% discount. A, B, C, and D represent the four variations of Flower Shops.

{| align="left" style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/med|building}}"
!
! Item
! Price
! A
! B
! C
! D
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Pomeg Berry}}
|[[Pomeg Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Kelpsy Berry}}
|[[Kelpsy Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Qualot Berry}}
|[[Qualot Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Hondew Berry}}
|[[Hondew Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Grepa Berry}}
|[[Grepa Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Tamato Berry}}
|[[Tamato Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}3000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Liechi Berry}}
|[[Liechi Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Ganlon Berry}}
|[[Ganlon Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Salac Berry}}
|[[Salac Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Petaya Berry}}
|[[Petaya Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Apicot Berry}}
|[[Apicot Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Occa Berry}}
|[[Occa Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Passho Berry}}
|[[Passho Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Wacan Berry}}
|[[Wacan Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Rindo Berry}}
|[[Rindo Berry]] x4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Yache Berry}}
|[[Yache Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Chople Berry}}
|[[Chople Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Kebia Berry}}
|[[Kebia Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Shuca Berry}}
|[[Shuca Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Coba Berry}}
|[[Coba Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Payapa Berry}}
|[[Payapa Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Tanga Berry}}
|[[Tanga Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Charti Berry}}
|[[Charti Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Kasib Berry}}
|[[Kasib Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Haban Berry}}
|[[Haban Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Colbur Berry}}
|[[Colbur Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Babiri Berry}}
|[[Babiri Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Chilan Berry}}
|[[Chilan Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}2000
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Leppa Berry}}
|[[Leppa Berry]]
|{{PDollar}}1500
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Razz Berry}}
|[[Razz Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Bluk Berry}}
|[[Bluk Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Lum Berry}}
|[[Lum Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Sitrus Berry}}
|[[Sitrus Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}800
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Persim Berry}}
|[[Persim Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Aspear Berry}}
|[[Aspear Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Oran Berry}}
|[[Oran Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Chesto Berry}}
|[[Chesto Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Pecha Berry}}
|[[Pecha Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Rawst Berry}}
|[[Rawst Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Cheri Berry}}
|[[Cheri Berry]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|'''✔'''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Gooey Mulch}}
|[[Gooey Mulch]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}1600
|'''✔'''
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Damp Mulch}}
|[[Damp Mulch]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}1600
|
|'''✔'''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Growth Mulch}}
|[[Growth Mulch]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}1600
|
|
|'''✔'''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{Bag|Stable Mulch}}
|[[Stable Mulch]] ×4
|{{PDollar}}1600
|
|
|
|'''✔'''
|}{{-}}

===Antique Shop===
Visitor wanting to open an Antique Shop:
:''"I would want to collect unique items and surprise everyone."''

An '''Antique Shop''' (Japanese: '''ふるどうぐや''' ''Secondhand Store'') sells various unidentified items which are appraised by the shop owner after purchasing, granting the player a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Hard Stone}} or a surprise item, such as an [[evolutionary stone]].

There are no service variations between Antique Shops.

===Café===
Visitor wanting to open a Café:
:''"I would want to make delicious meals for Pokémon and make them happy."''

A '''Café''' (Japanese: '''カフェ''' ''Café'') offers various services increasing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[friendship]], [[effort values]], and [[level]].

There are two variations of Cafés in terms of services provided.

===Nursery===
'''Nurseries''' (Japanese: '''ほいくじょ''' ''Nursery'') offer various services that make {{pkmn|Egg}}s hatch faster.

There are no service variations between Nurseries.

Nurseries are initially inaccessible. Once unlocked, by defeating the {{pkmn|Champion}} and reaching Rank 15, certain compatible visitors (such as {{tc|Hiker}} Jaylen or {{tc|Nurse}} Jess) will change shop type, meaning that they will ask to open a Nursery upon invitation, rather than their previous shop type. In the event that such a character is already residing in Join Avenue with their initial shop type, the player can change that shop into a Nursery.

==NPC fans==
This is an incomplete list of NPC fans and the shops they can open. A, B, C, and D represent shop variations, if any.
{| align="left" style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/med|building}}"
|-
!
! English
! Japanese
! Shop (variation)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger f OD.png]]
| Alibena
| アリビーナ ''Albina''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder m OD.png]]
| Anton
| アントン ''Anton''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder f OD.png]]
| Asta
| アスタ ''Asta''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer f OD.png]]
| Jannis
| ジャニス ''Janis''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger m OD.png]]
| ?
| アルヒッパ ''Arhippa''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer m OD.png]]
| ?
| ジェヒュー ''Jehyū''
| Raffle Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer f OD.png]]
| Alwyn
| アラベッラ ''Arabella''
| Beauty Salon (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer m OD.png]]
| Assar
| アッサール ''Assar''
| Beauty Salon (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Lass OD.png]]
| Assunta
| アッスンタ ''Assunta''
| Beauty Salon (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Youngster OD.png]]
| Axel
| アクセル ''Axel''
| Beauty Salon (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist f OD.png]]
| Janette
| ジョイス ''Joyce''
| Beauty Salon (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist m OD.png]]
| Julian
| ジャン ''Jean''
| Beauty Salon (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Hiker OD.png]]
| Alpi
| アルピ ''Alpi''
| Dojo (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist f OD.png]]
| Anneli
| アンネリ ''Anneli''
| Dojo (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist m OD.png]]
| Anselmi
| アンセルミ ''Anselmi''
| Dojo (D)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger f OD.png]]
| Jenna
| ジェナ ''Jenna''
| Dojo (C)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger m OD.png]]
| Jonas
| ジョナス ''Jonas''
| Dojo (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Parasol Lady OD.png]]
| ?
| アネルマ ''Anelma''
| Dojo (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Nurse OD.png]]
| Jeanne
| ジャンヌ ''Jeanne''
| Market (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler m OD.png]]
| Joelle
| ジェリー ''Jerry''
| Market (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler f OD.png]]
| Judith
| ジュディス ''Judith''
| Market (D)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler f OD.png]]
| Julie
| ジュリー ''Julie''
| Market (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Roughneck OD.png]]
| Justan
| ジュスタン ''Justan''
| Market (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler m OD.png]]
| ?
| ジュール ''Jules''
| Market (?)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Nurse OD.png]]
| Ainikki
| アイニッキ ''Ainikki''
| Flower Shop (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Roughneck OD.png]]
| Aleron
| アッラン ''Allan''
| Flower Shop (D)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler f OD.png]]
| Armina
| アーム ''Arm''
| Flower Shop (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder m OD.png]]
| Joakim
| ジャレッド ''Jared''
| Flower Shop (C)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder f OD.png]]
| Joan
| ジョアン ''Joan''
| Flower Shop (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Preschooler m OD.png]]
| Arpo
| アーポ ''Aapo''
| Flower Shop (C)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder f OD.png]]
| Agata
| アガタ ''Agata''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger f OD.png]]
| Annetta
| アンネッタ ''Annetta''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Ranger m OD.png]]
| Atilio
| アティリオ ''Atilio''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Parasol Lady OD.png]]
| Jane
| ジョスリン ''Jocelyn''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Hiker OD.png]]
| Julio
| ジョエル ''Joel''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Pokemon Breeder m OD.png]]
| ?
| アマンド ''Amando''
| Antique Shop
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Lass OD.png]]
| Alena
| アリョーナ ''Alena''
| Café (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer f OD.png]]
| Antonie
| アントニナ ''Antonina''
| Café (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Youngster OD.png]]
| Artos
| アートス ''Artos''
| Café (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Ace Trainer m OD.png]]
| Azzo
| アッツォ ''Azzo''
| Café (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Youngster OD.png]]
| Jasper
| ジャスパー ''Jasper''
| Café (B)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Lass OD.png]]
| Jocelyn
| ジェーン ''Jane''
| Café (A)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist f OD.png]]
| Jaclyn
| ジャサント ''Jacinthe''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Raffle Shop before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Scientist m OD.png]]
| Jacorey
| ジャコブ ''Jacob''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Café (B) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Hiker OD.png]]
| Jaylen
| ジェローム ''Jerome''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Beauty Salon (B) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Nurse OD.png]]
| Jess
| ジェシー ''Jessie''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Dojo (C) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Roughneck OD.png]]
| Jimbo
| ジョシュア ''Joshua''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Beauty Salon (B) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Parasol Lady OD.png]]
| Josie
| ジョゼ ''Josie''
| Nursery{{tt|*|Dojo (C) before unlocking}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Youngster OD.png]]
| Janus
| ハジメ ''Hajime''
| Varies with ID
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Like other in-game features depending on the DS clock, Join Avenue will be interrupted for a day if any changes are made to the date or time settings of the DS system in use (including those caused by changing to another DS system).
* Raffle Shops are the only places the player can get a [[Master Ball]] outside of the main story without interaction with other players in [[Generation V]].
* All 49 NPC fans visiting Join Avenue have names beginning with letters J or A, in reference to the location's name. This is also the case in the Japanese versions, with the exception of the differently programmed first visitor Janus, who is named ハジメ ''Hajime''.
** Furthermore, their overworld sprite appearances are limited to those available on [[Trainer card (game)|Trainer cards]].
* Unlike all other locations in Unova, the [[Town Map]]'s location for landmarks is instead replaced by three live statistics: Current avenue rank, Recommended or invited, and Current visitors.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|city}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|city}}
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|fr=Galerie Concorde
|de=Einklangspassage
|it=Galleria Solidarietà
|ko=조인애버뉴 ''Join Avenue''
|es=Galería Unión}}
{{-}}
{{Unova}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Unova locations]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations]]
[[Category:Buildings]]
[[Category:Bazaars]]

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[[ja:ジョインアベニュー]]

Absol (Pokémon)

2012-10-24T22:37:18Z

Toujours: Added game location in B2W2

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Chimecho | next=Wynaut | prevnum=358 | nextnum=360 | type=dark }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Absol |
pron=<sc>''ab''-sol</sc> <ref>Silvestri, Chris. ''Pokémon Ultimate Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 2008. ISBN 0-545-07886-5</ref> |
jname=アブソル |
tmname=Absol |
art=RS |
size=150px |
ndex=359 |
hdex=152 |
sdex=209 |
u2dex=216 |
fbrow=200 |
abrow=256 |
obrow=285 |
opbrow=199 |
type1=Dark |
species=Disaster |
height-ftin=3'11" |
height-m=1.2 |
weight-lbs=103.6 |
weight-kg=47.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Pressure |
ability2=Super Luck |
abilityd=Justified |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25|
evat=2|
expyield=174 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127|
color=White |
catchrate=30 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=absol |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Absol''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アブソル''' ''Absol'') is a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Absol is a quadrupedal felid Pokémon. Its dark blue to gray body is covered in white fur, with a ruff around its neck and chest, and a tuft on the top of its head adorned with a single blue-black oval. It has a cat-like face, a scythe-like tail and a sickle-shaped growth on the side of its head. Its body is sleek and feline, making it well suited for its life in the mountains. Its broad, circular feet are equipped with three claws each, and spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its anterior legs. Its head resembles a Yin-Yang symbol.

====Gender differences====
None

===Special abilities===
Using its horn, Absol is able to predict when a natural disaster will occur and tries to warn people when one is approaching. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster. The sickle that protrudes from an Absol's head is sharp enough to cut clean slices through metal and rock.

===Behavior===
It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. Although Absol rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, when they do it is to warn people of the impending catastrophe. Absol tend to be quiet and observant Pokémon. They often carry an air of intelligence and serenity about them, though some can become violent and ill-willed if mistreated. Absol can be extremely vicious adversaries in battle and are known to deal attacks with flawless precision.

===Habitat===
[[File:Mountain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]
Absol tend to live in mountainous regions and forests far away from people.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Izabe Island Absol.png|right|219px|thumb|Absol in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Absol first appeared in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. The Disaster Pokémon showed up to take {{p|Jirachi}} back to [[Forina]]. However, Absol wasn't evil, and helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.

The Disaster Pokémon made its first anime appearance in ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. {{Ash}} and friends (along with a boy named {{ho|Nicky}}) went out to search whether or not the accusations were true. They found out that the Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.

[[Drew]] captured and trained an Absol for the [[Kanto]] [[Grand Festival]], as seen in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''

===Minor appearances===
An Absol owned by [[Mollie]] appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'' She used it in a {{pkmn|Contest}} where it battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost.

An Absol appeared in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty]]'', captured by the evil [[Pokémon Hunter|Hunter]] [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]] after [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Melodi]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}} and {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} got stolen. The Absol was returned to its rightful owner after Ash, Team Rocket, and Melodi reunited with their Pokémon and some of J's minions were arrested.

An Absol made a brief cameo in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG107|Absol|May's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. Absol live in steep mountainous regions, and rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, but should an Absol be seen by humans, it is said that catastrophe is soon to follow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Advanced|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Koya Absol.png|thumb|100px|Absol from {{pkmn|Diamond and Pearl Adventure!}}]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
An Absol appears in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. It first appears to {{adv|Ruby}}, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}. Like in the anime, Absol is accused of bringing disaster.

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
Absol is one of [[Koya]]'s main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the {{si|Pokémon League}}, and in subsequent battles against [[Team Galactic]].

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

==In the TFG==
One Absol figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Absol|8}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: An [[List of Mystery Dungeon characters#Absol|Absol]] trails the rescue team around the [[Frosty Forest]] and confronts them after the defeat of {{p|Articuno}}. Absol is initially suspicious of the {{player}} and partner from the beginning but eventually decides to join the rescue team and helps in the journey up [[Mt. Freeze]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dark
|gen=3
|rubydex=Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.
|sapphiredex=Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.
|emeralddex=It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived Pokémon that has a life-span of 100 years.
|frlgdex=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.
|dpdex=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
|platinumdex=Rumored to sense danger with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
|hgssdex=It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.
|bwdex=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
|b2w2dex=It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dark |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea={{rt|120|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Rare |
earea={{rt|120|Hoenn}} |
colorarity= One |
coloarea=[[Realgam Tower]] |
coloshadow=yes |
dprarity=Swarm |
dparea={{rt|213|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea=[[Mt. Coronet]] summit |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[Slowpoke Well]], [[Union Cave]], [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Dark Cave]], [[Whirl Islands]], [[Mt. Silver]], [[Ice Path]], [[Cliff Edge Gate]], [[Cliff Cave]], [[Diglett's Cave]], [[Mt. Moon]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Seafoam Islands]], {{ka|Victory Road}}, [[Tohjo Falls]] |
hgsssound=Hoenn |
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=Rare |
bwarea=[[Unova Route 13|Route 13]], [[Giant Chasm]] |
b2w2rarity=Unknown|
b2w2area={{rt|13|Unova}}, {{rt|23|Unova}} ([[Hidden Grotto]]){{tt|*|Has Hidden Ability Justified}}|
dwarea={{dwa|Rugged Mountain}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Dark
|pinballrs=Wilderness (Sapphire Field)
|trozei=Endless Level 58 Forever Level 8 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Frosty Forest]] (End) [[Northwind Field]] (28F-29F) [[Western Cave]] (40F-49F)
|md2=[[Crystal Crossing]] (B8-B13)
|ranger=[[Panula Cave]]
|ranger2=[[Altru Building]] [[Altru Tower]]
|ranger3=[[Rasp Cavern]] [[Dark Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Granite Zone]]
|rumble2=Tower: [[World Axle - B2F]] (Post-ending) Hauntyard: All{{tt|*|Darkrai encounter}}
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dark}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Absol|Stamp|Japan|2003|5}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Absol|PCJP Distribution #1|Japan|2003|5}}
{{eventAvail|List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2004#Absol|PCNY Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|United States|2004|35}}
{{eventAvail|List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Absol and Alakazam|10th Anniversary|United States|2006|70}}
{{eventAvail|List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Absol and Alakazam|Bryant Park 10th Anniversary|United States|2006|70}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=dark
|event1=Ganlon Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=50
|event2=Salac Berry|event2type=Berry|event2rar=50
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=dark |
HP= 65 |
Attack=130 |
Defense=60 |
SpAtk= 75 |
SpDef= 60 |
Speed= 75 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=dark|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |
notes=yes|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Absol|Dark|Dark|V|3}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|4|4|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/levelV|12|9|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/levelV|20|12|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|9|17|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|28|20|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|33|25|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|36|28|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|25|33|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/levelV|41|36|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|52|41|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|49|44|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelV|60|49|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|44|52|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|17|57|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|57|60|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|65|65|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Absol|Dark|Dark|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Absol|Dark|Dark|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Absol|Dark|Dark|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Absol|dark|dark|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}} {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}} {{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}} {{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}} {{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP|156|Quilava}}{{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}} {{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}} {{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}

{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}} {{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}} {{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}} {{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}} {{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|235|Smeargle}}|Hex|Ghost|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|325|Spoink}}{{MSP|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}} {{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10|Cool|2||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|359|Absol}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5|Smart|1||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}} {{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} {{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Absol|dark|dark|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Absol|dark|dark|5|3}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Absol|dark|dark|5|3}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Absol|dark|dark|5|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=dark |
ndex=359 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
type=dark |
body=1 |
rate=6.8 |
area=Darkness Ridge |
P1=I'm here to fight off natural disasters! |
P2=I feel weak... My remaining HP is just half... |
P3=I fear the worst... I cannot prevail against disasters... |
PL=I've leveled up! I feel empowered to fight disasters! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Dark |
assist=Dark |
field=Cut |
fieldpower=3 |
MinEXP=106 |
MaxEXP=146 |
loop=5 |
browser=Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything. |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dark |
assist2=Dark |
field2=Cut |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It launches {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} and {{m|Razor Wind|gusts of dark wind}} to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Dark |
assist3=Dark |
field3=Cut |
field3power=4 |
browser3=It sends gusts of dark wind to attack. |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=5|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Absol is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} in the [[Granite Zone]]. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=359
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=359|
name=Absol|
}}

==Trivia==
* Although several of Absol's Pokédex entries claim that it can sense disaster, it cannot have the abilities {{a|Anticipation}} or {{a|Forewarn}}.
** It can, however, learn {{m|Future Sight}}.
* Absol has the highest Attack of any non-legendary Pokémon which is not a part of an evolutionary family.
* Absol is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Psycho Cut}} by level that is not a {{type|Psychic}} itself.
* Absol's location in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur.
** In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} Absol appears near Lake Valor, which was drained by Team Galactic.
** In {{v2|Platinum}} Absol appears on [[Mt. Coronet]] in places that one can first access when heading to the [[Spear Pillar]], before Giratina is released by Team Galactic.
** In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Absol can be found at the [[Giant Chasm]], a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers and {{rt|13|Unova}}, 13 being known as an unlucky number.
* Absol was the last answer to the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]].
* Absol learns the most variations of {{m|Slash}} of any Pokémon (barring {{p|Smeargle}}). In addition to Slash itself, it can learn {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}} and {{m|Shadow Claw}}. The only variation Absol cannot learn is {{m|Cross Poison}}.
* Absol is the only non-[[legendary Pokémon]] featured on the box art for {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}, though it often appears in legends.
* Absol is the only {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|White|white color group}}.
* Absol learns the most moves of all non-Legendary Pokémon: 78.
* In Pokémon Ranger, Absol deals the most damage to the Styler, at 6, even over Metagross.

===Origin===
Absol is most likely based on the Bai Ze of Chinese mythology, also known as the {{wp|kutabe}} or hakutaku. It is generally described as a white beast that can take the form of a large mountainous lion, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. They also are said to sometimes have an extra eye on their head or back. This "eye" could also be the middle symbol that appears on Absol's forehead. Absol's head is modeled after a {{wp|Yin and yang|Taijitu ("yin-yang")}}.
The Bai Ze (kutabe) predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. It is considered to be intelligent, and gifted with the ability to understand human speech. This would also match the fact of Absol's independence, habitat, and body seeing to be reminiscent of a {{wp|mountain lion|cougar}} and its independent nature. It may be also be based on the {{wp|black cat}} superstition. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. A less likely theory is that it may be derived from the white {{wp|Chamois|chamois}}, a mountain dwelling goat like animal of which local superstition claims to represent the embodiment of death and if should any hunter harm one, would die within the year.

====Name origin====
Absol may derive from 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous), or it may be a combination of ''Ab'' (prefix meaning away or departure) and ''sol'' (Latin for ''sun''), referring to its {{type|Dark}} nature. It may also be a shortening of ''absolution'' or ''absolve'', referring to that while Absol foretells disasters, it does not cause them, thereby absolving it of guilt. It may also derive from ''Absalom'', a name which is said to bring bad luck, according to in Jewish tradition.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dark|type2=dark
|ja=アブソル ''Absol''|jameaning=Possibly from {{tt|物騒 ''bussō''|dangerous}}, {{tt|''ab''|Prefix meaning away or departure}} and {{tt|''sol''|Latin for sun}}, shortening of ''absolution'' or ''absolve'', or ''Absalom''
|fr=Absol|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Absol|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Absol|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Absol|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=앱솔 ''Absol''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 ''Ābósuōlǔ'' |zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==

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Game Freak

2012-02-24T16:17:34Z

Toujours: Updated employee number

[[File:Game Freak.png|right|frame|Logo as seen in the opening of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
'''Game Freak, Inc.''' (Japanese: '''株式会社ゲームフリーク''' ''{{wp|Kabushiki gaisha}} Game Freak'') is a Japanese game development company founded on April 26, 1989 by [[Satoshi Tajiri]], [[Ken Sugimori]], and [[Junichi Masuda]], and the main company responsible for the [[Pokémon]] games, most especially the [[main series|main series versions]].

Originally independent, since the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}} in 1996, Game Freak has been a {{wp|second-party developer}} for [[Nintendo]], developing games exclusively for their hardware while remaining a separate company. The company currently employs a staff of 71 as of April 2011<ref>http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/company/about.html</ref>, while Satoshi Tajiri serves as its current CEO. Its headquarters are on the 22nd floor of the {{wp|Carrot Tower}} in {{wp|Setagaya, Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}.

==History==
===Early history===
[[File:GameFreakCover1.jpg|thumb|Covers for volumes 4, 5, 7 and 8 of Game Freak magazine.]]
Game Freak, at the time unincorporated, originated as a video game magazine in the early 1980's. Run chiefly by Tajiri, with art made by Sugimori, the magazines typically were released at a length of around 28 pages and at a price of ¥300 (roughly US$3). Initially, the magazine was handwritten, but Tajiri later outsourced this to a professional printing company.

In 1989, Tajiri published his first video game, Quinty, which was localized as {{wp|Mendel Palace}} for its North American release. In the same year, Game Freak was officially incorporated, and began work on several video games for the two largest players in the industry at the time, Nintendo and {{wp|Sega}}. Among these games were licensed titles such as {{smw|Yoshi (game)|Yoshi}} and {{smw|Mario & Wario}}, as well as original games such as {{wp|Pulseman}} and {{wp|Smart Ball}}.

===Pokémon===
Though the idea for what would become the Pokémon games had existed in Tajiri's mind for a while, actual development of the Pokémon idea began as [[Capsule Monsters]] in 1990. Tajiri pitched this idea to Nintendo, however, it was rejected, and issues copyrighting the name led Tajiri to change it, first shortening it to CapuMon, then changing it to Pocket Monsters. With further revision of the idea, Tajiri pitched it again to Nintendo, and with the confidence of [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] swaying the decision, development was finally greenlighted.

Though the franchise is currently the second-most successful game franchise in the world (placing shortly behind {{smw|Mario (series)|Mario}}), development of {{game|Red and Green|s}} was incredibly difficult for the team at Game Freak, with the six-year development period and low finances of the company causing many of the staff to leave for other employment. Tajiri himself worked long hours, many of them unpaid, in order to bring Pokémon out, finally releasing them on February 27, 1996. An international success overnight, Game Freak became recognized as one of the best game developers Nintendo had working for them, leading to their second-party status.

Since Red and Green, Game Freak has developed all main series versions; other games, including the battle arena games and [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] RPGs {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, have been developed by other Nintendo affiliates and subsidiaries. The [[Game Boy Camera]], more of an add-on to the Game Boy than a game itself, had its image editing software developed by Game Freak as well.

===Later non-Pokémon work===
Though Game Freak has mainly developed the Pokémon series since its 1996 debut, it is responsible for two games released since then that were not Pokémon-related. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDqSZub7Dag Click + Medic], a Japan-only medical simulation game for the {{wp|PlayStation}}, plays similarly to Pokémon, though instead of monsters, features a doctor using various vaccines and antibodies to fight against viruses and other maladies inside of a patient's body.

Another game, {{wp|Drill Dozer}}, was released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in the interim between the release of {{game|Emerald}} and {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, featuring a young girl who operates a drilling machine in order to take down enemies in each of the worlds.

==Philosophy==
Game Freak's philosophy, as stated on their website, is "To give the people of the world enjoyment, fun and discovery by continuously creating games of superior quality. And to encourage bravery, hope, kindness, dreams and an adventurous spirit." This philosophy is easily seen in the Pokémon games, where the player must fight bravely against the various [[villainous teams]], journeying across their region with their Pokémon by their side.

==Key people==
* [[Satoshi Tajiri]] (田尻　智), founder, CEO, chairman of the board
* [[Ken Sugimori]] (杉森　建), board member, art director
* [[Jun'ichi Masuda]] (増田順一), board member, head of development
* Takenori Ōta (太田健程)
* [[Shigeki Morimoto]] (森本茂樹)
* [[Motofumi Fujiwara]] (藤原基史)

==In the games==
Game Freak employees appear in each of the main series games, with their headquarters on the third floor of the [[Celadon Condominiums]]. In the games in which [[Kanto]] is not visitable, they appear on vacation, with a group in [[Lilycove City]], staying in the [[Cove Lily Motel]], and a single member staying at the [[Hotel Grand Lake]] in [[Valor Lakefront]]. The main reason to visit them is to obtain a [[diploma]], awarded after the completion of the [[Pokédex]]. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the sound designer gives the [[GB Sounds]] after the player has obtained all 8 Kanto badges. Game Freak has its own building in [[Castelia City]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}, where a character representing [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled after stopping [[Team Plasma]]. Game Freak is found on 22F, just like in their real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}.

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==References==
<references />

==External links==
* [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/ Official website (Japanese)]

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Pokémon Black and White Versions

2012-01-31T18:36:18Z

Toujours: Every other generational pair has "In other languages" as a subsection lol

:''This article is about the [[Generation V]] {{pkmn|games}}. For other uses, see [[Black and White]].''
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{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=black|bordercolorscheme=white
|name=Pokémon Black Version
|name2=Pokémon White Version
|jname=ポケットモンスターブラック
|jname2=ポケットモンスターホワイト
|boxart=Black box EN-US.png
|boxart2=White box EN-US.png
|caption=Pokémon Black Version's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Reshiram}}.
|caption2=Pokémon White Version's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Zekrom}}.
|jbox=Pokemon Black Boxart JP.png
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|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Black.
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|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
|category=RPG
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]], [[Infrared|IR]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] [[The Pokémon Company]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] [[version|main series]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=3+
|oflc=G
|grb=N/A
|release_date_ja=September 18, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/bw/index.html Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
|release_date_na=March 6, 2011<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemon-black-version-and-pokemon-white-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=March 10, 2011<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=43&prod_id=20793&pageID=1 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon Black Version]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=43&prod_id=20795&pageID=1 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon White Version]</ref>
|release_date_eu=March 4, 2011<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/videogame-pokemon-black-version-and-pokemon-white-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref>
|release_date_kr=April 21, 2011
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/series/bw/ Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/ Official site]
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black and White}}

'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are the primary {{DL|Version|Relation to one another|paired versions}} of [[Generation V]].

Black and White follow the trends set up by previous games in the series. Two [[player character]]s (one male and one female) travel a new region, [[Unova]], on their [[Pokémon journey]]s. This region is inhabited by various {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and unlike before, none of those available prior to [[Generation V]] can be obtained before defeating the Elite Four.

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine were leaked on April 10.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the player's room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's [[mom|mother]] will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their trainers.

However, unlike previous games, the player will not be battling the Champion of the Unova region after first defeating the Elite Four. Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is seen triumphantly boasting over Alder, and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}} in the player's bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|W}}, which the player captures and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas; beginning with releasing his Zekrom{{sup|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup|W}}.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, however, the game is not over, as there are further activities to be done. After beating the game, the player will return to their house and see his/her mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup|Bl}}/thunderstorms{{sup|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.

==Blurb==
===Game box blurb===
''"A new [[Unova|world]] filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the Legendary Pokémon? Adventure across the Unova region and discover all-new Pokémon."''

===Game manual blurb===
In this world live creatures called Pokémon. Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes and live in a variety of locations. Humans and Pokémon have lived together in harmony for ages. Nevertheless, there are still numerous mysteries surrounding them. In order to find out more about these creatures, many scientists - such as Professor Juniper of Nuvema Town - have dedicated their lives to Pokémon research.

One day, you and your friends, Cheren and Bianca, each receive a Pokémon from Professor Juniper, who asks you to travel throughout the Unova region in order to encounter every kind of Pokémon there is and to complete the Pokédex. After choosing your first Pokémon, who will also be your partner on this journey, your adventure begins.

==Connectivity==
*Black and White are compatible with all five [[Generation IV]] games through use of the [[Poké Transfer]] after the main storyline is completed.
*This allows the player to transfer 6 Pokémon at once from those games, and there is no limit to how many times a day the player may do so.
*Pokémon can also be transferred indirectly fro [[Generation III]] games, by first transferring them to a Generation IV game.
*Unlike [[Pal Park]], [[item]]s cannot be held by Pokémon being sent over, nor are HMs allowed to be on the Pokémon being transferred.
*The transfer from Generation IV to Generation V is permanent and cannot be reversed; Pokémon can only be sent one way.
*Black and White also allow wireless trading and battling through a Wi-Fi connection.
**These games are the first to take advantage of the DSi's capability to recognize and connect to routers with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections by allowing the player to battle and trade using them. However, if the cartridge is used in a [[Nintendo DS]] or a [[Nintendo DS Lite]], this functionality is disabled.
*Similar to Generation IV, Black and White also contain a [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]], with the addition of Negotiations which allows the player to connect with another player and negotiate what they would like to trade.

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than as simply a dialog box.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link is a multiplayer feature that makes use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and is the equivalent of the fourth generation {{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station|GTS}}. In addition to providing the features of the GTS, it allows players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players can also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they can battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link is also the place where players can download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs.

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World is a special feature of Black and White which is operated via an Internet website, [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allows players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here are given Dream World-exclusive Hidden Abilities that their species cannot have by normal means.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Seasons}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in effecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night from is 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
Whereas in previous games, the music was the same during entire battles (other than when the player's Pokémon has less than ¼ health remaining), in Generation V, things such as battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has less than ¼ of its maximum {{stat|HP}} remaining has also been remixed into its own music. "Rare" Pokémon also get their own theme. Although this isn't technically new, the seasons change the music in certain places as well, though these changes are mostly the instruments heard. This is similar to the [[Time|day/night cycle]] in Generation IV.

===Triple battles===
{{main|Triple battle}}
In a triple battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. There are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack all three on the other side, but the ones on either side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, through the use of moves such as {{m|Acrobatics}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be changed during the battle; however, a turn will be used up.

===Rotation battles===
{{main|Rotation battle}}
Rotation battles are similar to triple battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gyms]], but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leaders]]. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}), and [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}). However, the player is not able to battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}} who was alongside her butler {{FB|Castle Valet|Darach}} in [[Generation IV]].

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon may have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the Starter Pokémon {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Snivy}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of CoroCoro. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' release.

====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====

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{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
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! White
|- align="center"
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{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
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The following Pokémon can only be found in the [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

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! White Forest only
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{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
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* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its Photon Blaster [[Form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[List of in-game trades|in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several version-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] main series games. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be traded forward to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: specific {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Likewise, the [[Lock Capsule]] transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver yields {{tm|95|Snarl}}, but this event has yet to take place.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} has given Pokémon Black and White Versions perfect scores. The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features.

Only 18 other games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', and the most recent being ''{{wp|Final Fantasy XIII-2}}.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10. Videogamer.com gave the games a 9 out of 10. [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10. {{wp|Edge (magazine)|Edge}} gave the games an 8/10. The [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] gave the game 95%.

==Trivia==
* The developer included antiwar ideas to Pokémon Black and White.
* Pokémon Black and White each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* Game Freak spent about one and a half years developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* Several bonus items were available with pre-orders of the games in various countries:
** In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
** In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In Mexico, they offered a white T-shirt with {{p|Zekrom}} on it for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt with {{p|Reshiram}} on it for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the [http://www.gameplanet.com GamePlanet] stores logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in practice it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if kanji mode is selected.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pokémon Black and White are the first main series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed, and the player will have to try again.
** However, if the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters.
** Pokémon transferred forward, however, will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These games are the first [[version|main series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the first Pokémon titles, being preceded by the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* Black and White are the first handheld Pokémon games to censor certain words when attempting to nickname a Pokémon. This means that if the player gives a nickname to a Pokémon that is registered on the games' built-in blacklist, he/she will be unable to confirm the nickname as the action will be denied, requiring another, whitelisted name to be input.
* Korean versions of Black and White, unlike all Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.
*Due to the DS cartridges being black, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since Emerald to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* The non-legendary version exclusive Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black and White match the color of their respective versions. However, it is the reverse with Reshiram and Zekrom.
* When played on a [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]], or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], the Poké Ball on the game's icon will wiggle.

===In other languages===
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|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca={{tt|Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche|Pokémon Black Version et White Version for English-language versions (French manuals, etc.)}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트|Pocket Monsters Black and White}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
*[[Appendix:Black and White walkthrough]]

==References==
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

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:''This article is about the [[Generation V]] {{pkmn|games}}. For other uses, see [[Black and White]].''
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|jbox2=Pokemon White Boxart JP.png
|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Black.
|jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters White.
|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
|category=RPG
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]], [[Infrared|IR]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] [[The Pokémon Company]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] [[version|main series]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=3+
|oflc=G
|grb=N/A
|release_date_ja=September 18, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/bw/index.html Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
|release_date_na=March 6, 2011<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemon-black-version-and-pokemon-white-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=March 10, 2011<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=43&prod_id=20793&pageID=1 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon Black Version]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=43&prod_id=20795&pageID=1 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon White Version]</ref>
|release_date_eu=March 4, 2011<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/videogame-pokemon-black-version-and-pokemon-white-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref>
|release_date_kr=April 21, 2011
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/series/bw/ Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/ Official site]
}}
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black and White}}

'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are the primary {{DL|Version|Relation to one another|paired versions}} of [[Generation V]].

Black and White follow the trends set up by previous games in the series. Two [[player character]]s (one male and one female) travel a new region, [[Unova]], on their [[Pokémon journey]]s. This region is inhabited by various {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and unlike before, none of those available prior to [[Generation V]] can be obtained before defeating the Elite Four.

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine were leaked on April 10.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the player's room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's [[mom|mother]] will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their trainers.

However, unlike previous games, the player will not be battling the Champion of the Unova region after first defeating the Elite Four. Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is seen triumphantly boasting over Alder, and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}} in the player's bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|W}}, which the player captures and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas; beginning with releasing his Zekrom{{sup|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup|W}}.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, however, the game is not over, as there are further activities to be done. After beating the game, the player will return to their house and see his/her mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup|Bl}}/thunderstorms{{sup|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.

==Blurb==
===Game box blurb===
''"A new [[Unova|world]] filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the Legendary Pokémon? Adventure across the Unova region and discover all-new Pokémon."''

===Game manual blurb===
In this world live creatures called Pokémon. Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes and live in a variety of locations. Humans and Pokémon have lived together in harmony for ages. Nevertheless, there are still numerous mysteries surrounding them. In order to find out more about these creatures, many scientists - such as Professor Juniper of Nuvema Town - have dedicated their lives to Pokémon research.

One day, you and your friends, Cheren and Bianca, each receive a Pokémon from Professor Juniper, who asks you to travel throughout the Unova region in order to encounter every kind of Pokémon there is and to complete the Pokédex. After choosing your first Pokémon, who will also be your partner on this journey, your adventure begins.

==Connectivity==
*Black and White are compatible with all five [[Generation IV]] games through use of the [[Poké Transfer]] after the main storyline is completed.
*This allows the player to transfer 6 Pokémon at once from those games, and there is no limit to how many times a day the player may do so.
*Pokémon can also be transferred indirectly fro [[Generation III]] games, by first transferring them to a Generation IV game.
*Unlike [[Pal Park]], [[item]]s cannot be held by Pokémon being sent over, nor are HMs allowed to be on the Pokémon being transferred.
*The transfer from Generation IV to Generation V is permanent and cannot be reversed; Pokémon can only be sent one way.
*Black and White also allow wireless trading and battling through a Wi-Fi connection.
**These games are the first to take advantage of the DSi's capability to recognize and connect to routers with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections by allowing the player to battle and trade using them. However, if the cartridge is used in a [[Nintendo DS]] or a [[Nintendo DS Lite]], this functionality is disabled.
*Similar to Generation IV, Black and White also contain a [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]], with the addition of Negotiations which allows the player to connect with another player and negotiate what they would like to trade.

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than as simply a dialog box.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link is a multiplayer feature that makes use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and is the equivalent of the fourth generation {{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station|GTS}}. In addition to providing the features of the GTS, it allows players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players can also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they can battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link is also the place where players can download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs.

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World is a special feature of Black and White which is operated via an Internet website, [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allows players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here are given Dream World-exclusive Hidden Abilities that their species cannot have by normal means.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Seasons}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in effecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night from is 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
Whereas in previous games, the music was the same during entire battles (other than when the player's Pokémon has less than ¼ health remaining), in Generation V, things such as battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has less than ¼ of its maximum {{stat|HP}} remaining has also been remixed into its own music. "Rare" Pokémon also get their own theme. Although this isn't technically new, the seasons change the music in certain places as well, though these changes are mostly the instruments heard. This is similar to the [[Time|day/night cycle]] in Generation IV.

===Triple battles===
{{main|Triple battle}}
In a triple battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. There are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack all three on the other side, but the ones on either side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, through the use of moves such as {{m|Acrobatics}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be changed during the battle; however, a turn will be used up.

===Rotation battles===
{{main|Rotation battle}}
Rotation battles are similar to triple battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gyms]], but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leaders]]. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}), and [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}). However, the player is not able to battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}} who was alongside her butler {{FB|Castle Valet|Darach}} in [[Generation IV]].

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon may have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the Starter Pokémon {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Snivy}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of CoroCoro. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' release.

====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====

{| align="center"
|- align="center" valign="top"
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{black color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color light}};"
|-
! style="color: #FFFFFF;" | Black
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
|}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{white color light}};"
|-
! White
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
|}
|}
|}

The following Pokémon can only be found in the [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| align="center" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{white color light}};"
|-
! White Forest only
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its Photon Blaster [[Form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[List of in-game trades|in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several version-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] main series games. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be traded forward to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: specific {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Likewise, the [[Lock Capsule]] transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver yields {{tm|95|Snarl}}, but this event has yet to take place.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} has given Pokémon Black and White Versions perfect scores. The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features.

Only 18 other games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', and the most recent being ''{{wp|Final Fantasy XIII-2}}.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10. Videogamer.com gave the games a 9 out of 10. [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10. {{wp|Edge (magazine)|Edge}} gave the games an 8/10. The [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] gave the game 95%.

==Trivia==
* The developer included antiwar ideas to Pokémon Black and White.
* Pokémon Black and White each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* Game Freak spent about one and a half years developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* Several bonus items were available with pre-orders of the games in various countries:
** In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
** In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In Mexico, they offered a white T-shirt with {{p|Zekrom}} on it for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt with {{p|Reshiram}} on it for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the [http://www.gameplanet.com GamePlanet] stores logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in practice it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if kanji mode is selected.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pokémon Black and White are the first main series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed, and the player will have to try again.
** However, if the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters.
** Pokémon transferred forward, however, will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These games are the first [[version|main series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the first Pokémon titles, being preceded by the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* Black and White are the first handheld Pokémon games to censor certain words when attempting to nickname a Pokémon. This means that if the player gives a nickname to a Pokémon that is registered on the games' built-in blacklist, he/she will be unable to confirm the nickname as the action will be denied, requiring another, whitelisted name to be input.
* Korean versions of Black and White, unlike all Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.
*Due to the DS cartridges being black, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since Emerald to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* The non-legendary version exclusive Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black and White match the color of their respective versions. However, it is the reverse with Reshiram and Zekrom.
* When played on a [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]], or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], the Poké Ball on the game's icon will wiggle.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca={{tt|Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche|Pokémon Black Version et White Version for English-language versions (French manuals, etc.)}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트|Pocket Monsters Black and White}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
*[[Appendix:Black and White walkthrough]]

==References==
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

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:''This article is about the [[Generation V]] {{pkmn|games}}. For other uses, see [[Black and White]].''
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|developer=[[Game Freak]]
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'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are the primary {{DL|Version|Relation to one another|paired versions}} of [[Generation V]].

Black and White follow the trends set up by previous games in the series. Two [[player character]]s (one male and one female) travel a new region, [[Unova]], on their [[Pokémon journey]]s. This region is inhabited by various {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and unlike before, none of those available prior to [[Generation V]] can be obtained before defeating the Elite Four. The first of the new Pokémon to be featured in these games, {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}, were revealed on February 10, 2010 in [[CoroCoro]] magazine, and the [[starter Pokémon]] were revealed in May.

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine were leaked on April 10. These scans revealed some of the graphical enhancements that are featured in these games. There is a higher level of 3D graphics than in previous games, as shown in some shots of the overworld. Initial sprites could be seen for Zorua, Zoroark, and the [[player character]]s.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than as simply a dialog box.

Black and White are compatible with all five [[Generation IV]] games through use of the [[Poké Transfer]]—unlike [[Pal Park]], [[item]]s cannot be held by Pokémon being sent over. Pokémon can be sent from Generation III games, as well, by transfer through Generation IV. The games also have the capability of connecting to the {{wp|Internet}}.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the player's room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's [[mom|mother]] will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their trainers.

However, unlike previous games, the player will not be battling the Champion of the Unova region after first defeating the Elite Four. Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is seen triumphantly boasting over Alder, and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}} in the player's bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|W}}, which the player captures and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas; beginning with releasing his Zekrom{{sup|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup|W}}.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, however, the game is not over, as there are further activities to be done. After beating the game, the player will return to their house and see his/her mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup|Bl}}/thunderstorms{{sup|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.

==Blurb==
===Game box blurb===
''"A new [[Unova|world]] filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the Legendary Pokémon? Adventure across the Unova region and discover all-new Pokémon."''

===Game manual blurb===
In this world live creatures called Pokémon. Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes and live in a variety of locations. Humans and Pokémon have lived together in harmony for ages. Nevertheless, there are still numerous mysteries surrounding them. In order to find out more about these creatures, many scientists - such as Professor Juniper of Nuvema Town - have dedicated their lives to Pokémon research.

One day, you and your friends, Cheren and Bianca, each receive a Pokémon from Professor Juniper, who asks you to travel throughout the Unova region in order to encounter every kind of Pokémon there is and to complete the Pokédex. After choosing your first Pokémon, who will also be your partner on this journey, your adventure begins.

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link is a multiplayer feature that makes use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and is the equivalent of the fourth generation {{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station|GTS}}. In addition to providing the features of the GTS, it allows players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players can also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they can battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link is also the place where players can download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs.

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World is a special feature of Black and White which is operated via an Internet website, [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allows players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here are given Dream World-exclusive Hidden Abilities that their species cannot have by normal means.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Seasons}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in effecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night from is 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
Whereas in previous games, the music was the same during entire battles (other than when the player's Pokémon has less than ¼ health remaining), in Generation V, things such as battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has less than ¼ of its maximum {{stat|HP}} remaining has also been remixed into its own music. "Rare" Pokémon also get their own theme. Although this isn't technically new, the seasons change the music in certain places as well, though these changes are mostly the instruments heard. This is similar to the [[Time|day/night cycle]] in Generation IV.

===Triple battles===
{{main|Triple battle}}
In a triple battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. There are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack all three on the other side, but the ones on either side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, through the use of moves such as {{m|Acrobatics}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be changed during the battle; however, a turn will be used up.

===Rotation battles===
{{main|Rotation battle}}
Rotation battles are similar to triple battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gyms]], but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leaders]]. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}), and [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}). However, the player is not able to battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}} who was alongside her butler {{FB|Castle Valet|Darach}} in [[Generation IV]].

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon may have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}}, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' release.

====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====

{| align="center"
|- align="center" valign="top"
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{| align="center" style="background: #{{black color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color light}};"
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! style="color: #FFFFFF;" | Black
|- align="center"
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
|}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{white color light}};"
|-
! White
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
|}
|}
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The following Pokémon can only be found in the [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| align="center" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{white color light}};"
|-
! White Forest only
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its Photon Blaster [[Form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[List of in-game trades|in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several version-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] main series games. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be traded forward to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: specific {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Likewise, the [[Lock Capsule]] transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver yields {{tm|95|Snarl}}, but this event has yet to take place.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} has given Pokémon Black and White Versions perfect scores. The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features.

Only 18 other games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', and the most recent being ''{{wp|Final Fantasy XIII-2}}.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10. Videogamer.com gave the games a 9 out of 10. [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10. {{wp|Edge (magazine)|Edge}} gave the games an 8/10. The [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] gave the game 95%.

==Trivia==
* The developer included antiwar ideas to Pokémon Black and White.
* Pokémon Black and White each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* Game Freak spent about one and a half years developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* Several bonus items were available with pre-orders of the games in various countries:
** In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
** In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In Mexico, they offered a white T-shirt with {{p|Zekrom}} on it for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt with {{p|Reshiram}} on it for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the [http://www.gameplanet.com GamePlanet] stores logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in practice it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if kanji mode is selected.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pokémon Black and White are the first main series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed, and the player will have to try again.
** However, if the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters.
** Pokémon transferred forward, however, will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These games are the first [[version|main series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the first Pokémon titles, being preceded by the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These games are the first Pokémon games that support {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} encryption; however, they do not when played on a [[Nintendo DS]] or a [[Nintendo DS Lite]].
* Black and White are the first handheld Pokémon games to censor certain words when attempting to nickname a Pokémon. This means that if the player gives a nickname to a Pokémon that is registered on the games' built-in blacklist, he/she will be unable to confirm the nickname as the action will be denied, requiring another, whitelisted name to be input.
* Korean versions of Black and White, unlike all Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.
*Due to the DS cartridges being black, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since Emerald to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* The non-legendary version exclusive Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black and White match the color of their respective versions. However, it is the reverse with Reshiram and Zekrom.
* When played on a [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]], or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], the Poké Ball on the game's icon will wiggle.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{white color}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca={{tt|Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche|Pokémon Black Version et White Version for English-language versions (French manuals, etc.)}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트|Pocket Monsters Black and White}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
*[[Appendix:Black and White walkthrough]]

==References==
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

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:''This article is about the [[Generation V]] {{pkmn|games}}. For other uses, see [[Black and White]].''
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|jname=ポケットモンスターブラック
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|boxart=Black box EN-US.png
|boxart2=White box EN-US.png
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|category=RPG
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|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] [[The Pokémon Company]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] [[version|main series]]
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black and White}}

'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are the primary {{DL|Version|Relation to one another|paired versions}} of [[Generation V]].

Black and White follow the trends set up by previous games in the series. Two [[player character]]s (one male and one female) travel a new region, [[Unova]], on their [[Pokémon journey]]s. This region is inhabited by various {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and unlike before, none of those available prior to [[Generation V]] can be obtained before defeating the Elite Four. The first of the new Pokémon to be featured in these games, {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}, were revealed on February 10, 2010 in [[CoroCoro]] magazine, and the [[starter Pokémon]] were revealed in May.

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine were leaked on April 10. These scans revealed some of the graphical enhancements that are featured in these games. There is a higher level of 3D graphics than in previous games, as shown in some shots of the overworld. Initial sprites could be seen for Zorua, Zoroark, and the [[player character]]s.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than as simply a dialog box.

Black and White are compatible with all five [[Generation IV]] games through use of the [[Poké Transfer]]—unlike [[Pal Park]], [[item]]s cannot be held by Pokémon being sent over. Pokémon can be sent from Generation III games, as well, by transfer through Generation IV. The games also have the capability of connecting to the {{wp|Internet}}.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the player's room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's [[mom|mother]] will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their trainers.

However, unlike previous games, the player will not be battling the Champion of the Unova region after first defeating the Elite Four. Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is seen triumphantly boasting over Alder, and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}} in the player's bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|W}}, which the player captures and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas; beginning with releasing his Zekrom{{sup|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup|W}}.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, however, the game is not over, as there are further activities to be done. After beating the game, the player will return to their house and see his/her mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup|Bl}}/thunderstorms{{sup|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.

==Blurb==
===Game box blurb===
''"A new [[Unova|world]] filed with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the Legendary Pokémon? Adventure across the Unova region and discover all-new Pokémon."''

===Game manual blurb===
In this world live creatures called Pokémon. Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes and live in a variety of locations. Humans and Pokémon have lived together in harmony for ages. Nevertheless, there are still numerous mysteries surrounding them. In order to find out more about these creatures, many scientists - such as Professor Juniper of Nuvema Town - have dedicated their lives to Pokémon research.

One day, you and your friends, Cheren and Bianca, each receive a Pokémon from Professor Juniper, who asks you to travel throughout the Unova region in order to encounter every kind of Pokémon there is and to complete the Pokédex. After choosing your first Pokémon, who will also be your partner on this journey, your adventure begins.

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link is a multiplayer feature that makes use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and is the equivalent of the fourth generation {{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station|GTS}}. In addition to providing the features of the GTS, it allows players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players can also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they can battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link is also the place where players can download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs.

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World is a special feature of Black and White which is operated via an Internet website, [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allows players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here are given Dream World-exclusive Hidden Abilities that their species cannot have by normal means.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Seasons}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in effecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night from is 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
Whereas in previous games, the music was the same during entire battles (other than when the player's Pokémon has less than ¼ health remaining), in Generation V, things such as battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has less than ¼ of its maximum {{stat|HP}} remaining has also been remixed into its own music. "Rare" Pokémon also get their own theme. Although this isn't technically new, the seasons change the music in certain places as well, though these changes are mostly the instruments heard. This is similar to the [[Time|day/night cycle]] in Generation IV.

===Triple battles===
{{main|Triple battle}}
In a triple battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. There are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack all three on the other side, but the ones on either side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, through the use of moves such as {{m|Acrobatics}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be changed during the battle; however, a turn will be used up.

===Rotation battles===
{{main|Rotation battle}}
Rotation battles are similar to triple battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gyms]], but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leaders]]. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}), and [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}). However, the player is not able to battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}} who was alongside her butler {{FB|Castle Valet|Darach}} in [[Generation IV]].

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon may have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}}, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' release.

====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====

{| align="center"
|- align="center" valign="top"
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{black color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color light}};"
|-
! style="color: #FFFFFF;" | Black
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
|}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{white color light}};"
|-
! White
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
|}
|}
|}

The following Pokémon can only be found in the [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| align="center" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{white color light}};"
|-
! White Forest only
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its Photon Blaster [[Form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[List of in-game trades|in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several version-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] main series games. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be traded forward to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: specific {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Likewise, the [[Lock Capsule]] transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver yields {{tm|95|Snarl}}, but this event has yet to take place.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} has given Pokémon Black and White Versions perfect scores. The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features.

Only 18 other games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', and the most recent being ''{{wp|Final Fantasy XIII-2}}.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10. Videogamer.com gave the games a 9 out of 10. [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10. {{wp|Edge (magazine)|Edge}} gave the games an 8/10. The [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] gave the game 95%.

==Trivia==
* The developer included antiwar ideas to Pokémon Black and White.
* Pokémon Black and White each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* Game Freak spent about one and a half years developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* Several bonus items were available with pre-orders of the games in various countries:
** In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
** In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
** In Mexico, they offered a white T-shirt with {{p|Zekrom}} on it for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt with {{p|Reshiram}} on it for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the [http://www.gameplanet.com GamePlanet] stores logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in practice it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if kanji mode is selected.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pokémon Black and White are the first main series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed, and the player will have to try again.
** However, if the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters.
** Pokémon transferred forward, however, will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These games are the first [[version|main series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the first Pokémon titles, being preceded by the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These games are the first Pokémon games that support {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} encryption; however, they do not when played on a [[Nintendo DS]] or a [[Nintendo DS Lite]].
* Black and White are the first handheld Pokémon games to censor certain words when attempting to nickname a Pokémon. This means that if the player gives a nickname to a Pokémon that is registered on the games' built-in blacklist, he/she will be unable to confirm the nickname as the action will be denied, requiring another, whitelisted name to be input.
* Korean versions of Black and White, unlike all Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.
*Due to the DS cartridges being black, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since Emerald to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* The non-legendary version exclusive Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black and White match the color of their respective versions. However, it is the reverse with Reshiram and Zekrom.
* When played on a [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]], or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], the Poké Ball on the game's icon will wiggle.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca={{tt|Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche|Pokémon Black Version et White Version for English-language versions (French manuals, etc.)}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트|Pocket Monsters Black and White}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
*[[Appendix:Black and White walkthrough]]

==References==
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions

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:''This article is about the [[Generation IV]] {{pkmn|games}}. For other uses, see [[Diamond and Pearl]].''
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|jname=ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド
|jname2=ポケットモンスターパール
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|boxart2=PearlUS.jpg
|caption=Pokémon Diamond Version's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Dialga}}
|caption2=Pokémon Pearl Version's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Palkia}}
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|jbox2=Pearl boxart.png
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|jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Pearl
|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
|category=RPG
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
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|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation IV]] [[version|main series]]
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|release_date_na=April 22, 2007<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-diamond-version-and-pokemontm-pearl-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=June 21, 2007<ref>[http://gonintendo.com/?p=16729#more-16729 Go-Nintendo]</ref>
|release_date_eu=July 27, 2007<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/videogame-pokemontm-diamond-version-and-pokemontm-pearl-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref>
|release_date_kr=February 14, 2008
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dp/ Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-diamond-version-and-pokemontm-pearl-version/ Official site]
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}
'''Pokémon Diamond Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド''' ''Pocket Monsters Diamond'') and '''Pokémon Pearl Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターパール''' ''Pocket Monsters Pearl'') are the first [[main series]] Pokémon RPGs released on the [[Nintendo DS]], beginning [[Generation IV]]. The games were released in Japan on September 28, 2006 and in North America on April 22, 2007. They take place in the region of [[Sinnoh]] and the {{player}}'s starting area is [[Twinleaf Town]].

==Plot==
{{spoiler}}
At the start, the player sees a [[television|newscast]] about a sighting of a [[Shiny Pokémon|red]] {{p|Gyarados}}. The player then heads to his or her {{ga|Barry|best friend}}'s house and goes to [[Lake Verity]] with him to see if there are any similar Pokémon living in it. Once there, two wild {{p|Starly}} attack. Nearby is a briefcase containing [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the two choose from to fight off the {{type2|Flying}}s. As is always the case, the player's best friend, who becomes the rival, takes the Pokémon that has a type advantage over the player's choice. The professor's assistant, who is the alternate-[[gender]] player character of the player, takes the remaining starter. After the Starly is defeated, the two return to Twinleaf Town with [[Professor Rowan]]'s briefcase. Back in Twinleaf Town the player's mother gives him or her a pair of [[Running Shoes]], and then the player leaves for Sandgem Town to return the briefcase. After meeting Professor Rowan, he gives the player the Pokémon chosen at the lake to keep and a [[Pokédex]]. This sets one of the primary aims of the game, completing the Pokédex. The player then sets off to explore Sinnoh and defeat [[Gym Leader]]s in order to advance further in the plot, challenge the [[Elite Four]] and become the {{pkmn|Champion}} of Sinnoh.

During the course of the game, there are many conflicts with the evil [[Team Galactic]] and its leader, [[Cyrus]]. When the power of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} (depending on the version), summoned by Cyrus, begins to overwhelm Sinnoh, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}} appear and negate the power flow, and the player must catch or defeat the [[Legendary Pokémon|legendary]].

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

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

===Game manual blurb===
"Your adventure begins" In this world live creatures called Pokémon. Humans and Pokémon have lived, worked, and played together in harmony for ages. Nevertheless, there are still numerous mysteries surrounding them. In order to find out more about these creatures, many scientists-such as Professor Rowan of Sandgem Town-have dedicated their lives to Pokémon research.

One day, in search of a rare Pokémon, you and your friend take a hike around the lake close to your town. While looking around the lakeside, you see two strangers talking about Pokémon. After they leave, you realize that they left a briefcase behind. You and your talk about what to do with the briefcase.

In Pokémon Diamond/Pearl, you can choose from either a boy or girl. No matter which one you choose, there is no difference in the story. However, it is recommended that you choose a character with the same gender as you. Pokémon Diamond/Pearl uses the clock feature of the DS system. Please do not change the DS system you are using or change the time setting of your DS system. This will affect your adventure such as how Berries grow in the game.

==Connectivity==
[[{{ns:6}}:Pokémon Pearl.jpg|right|thumb|North American Pokémon Pearl DS card]]

* Diamond and Pearl are compatible with the [[Generation III|Game Boy Advance Pokémon RPGs]] after seeing the first 150 Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex. The GBA cartridge is inserted into the GBA slot of the Nintendo DS, while Diamond or Pearl is in its DS card slot to upload Pokémon. There is also a feature where if there is a certain Pokémon cartridge in the GBA slot, a certain Pokémon will appear in a certain area. An example is when {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed|s}} is in the GBA slot, wild {{p|Arbok}} will appear in the [[Great Marsh]] area in [[Pastoria City]].
* Pokémon uploads are restricted to six per 24-hour period per GBA cartridge, and the player will have to re-capture such transferred Pokémon in [[Pal Park]] located at the end of {{rt|221|Sinnoh}} before transferring from another GBA game.
** However there is a [[Pal Park Glitch|way]] to bypass this restriction.
* Pokémon knowing any of the [[Generation III]] [[HM]] [[move]]s ({{m|Cut}}, {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, and {{m|Dive}}) cannot be transferred; therefore, it is necessary to go to the [[Move Deleter]] in [[Fuchsia City]] or [[Lilycove City]] to remove them before transfer.
* The player cannot transfer any of the Pokémon back to the GBA cartridge once they are transferred to their Diamond/Pearl copy; the transfer is permanent.
* While a GBA game is in the DS, [[dual-slot mode]] activates and it becomes possible to capture Pokémon in the wild in Sinnoh that do not natively appear, though this may only happen after the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained.
* The DS's native support for Wi-Fi is employed, allowing players to trade, battle and communicate using "voice chat" online.
* Diamond and Pearl feature wireless connectivity to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], much as their predecessors connected to the [[Nintendo 64]] and [[Nintendo GameCube]] and their respective battle arena games.
* Diamond and Pearl feature a global trading system, which allows trainers to search for any Pokémon they want, or put up one of their own Pokémon for trade for any Pokémon. Players of other games can search for the Pokémon that others have put onto the [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]].
* Diamond and Pearl feature connectivity to {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. By completing a special mission in Ranger, an [[Pokémon egg|Egg]] can be sent from Ranger to Diamond or Pearl, where it can be hatched into the legendary Pokémon, {{p|Manaphy}}.
* Diamond and Pearl also feature connectivity to [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]. By completing three special missions in the game, a {{p|Manaphy}} {{pkmn|egg}}, a {{p|Riolu}} with {{m|Aura Sphere}} and a {{p|Darkrai}} with {{m|Dark Void}} can be sent from the game to Diamond or Pearl.
* Diamond and Pearl also feature connection to the [[Wii|WiiWare]] title [[My Pokémon Ranch]], in which Pokémon can be raised and stored in a farm-like environment, much like [[Generation III]]'s {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}.

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

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

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

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

Instead of making [[Pokéblock]]s with berries, berry-flavored muffins called [[Poffin]] are made. This is done in [[Hearthome City]], though not within the contest hall, instead it is done at the Poffin House, which is near the Pokémon Center in Hearthome. Using the DS's touchscreen, players must stir the Poffin as directed by arrows that appear.

The first round of the contests themselves is similar to the first round in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, but instead of relying solely on contest stats, Pokémon must be dressed up using [[Accessory|accessories]] with the stylus within a time limit. Each particular contest will require different accessories, and higher ranks may require more to be put on the Pokémon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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|- align="center" valign="top"
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{diamond color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{diamond color light}};"
|-
! Diamond
|- align="center"
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{diamond color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|086|Seel|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentrytm|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|305|Lairon|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon}}
|}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{pearl color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{pearl color light}};"
|-
! Pearl
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{pearl color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost|}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|234|Stantler|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|363|Spheal|2|Ice|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|364|Sealeo|2|Ice|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|365|Walrein|2|Ice|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost|}}
{{Moveentrytm|431|Glameow|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|432|Purugly|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon}}
|}
|}
|}

==Compatibility==
Trading exists between Diamond and Pearl Versions through the [[Nintendo DS]]'s internal wireless connection. It connects to {{game|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in the same manner. [[Pokémon egg|Eggs]] received from {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} and its sequels are also sent through wireless. Diamond and Pearl also have the ability to connect to the {{wp|internet}} using [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], and can also connect to [[Wii]] consoles. Due to improvements in international linking, some {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can have [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]].

Diamond and Pearl also maintain backward compatibility with the [[Generation III]] games; however, standard trading is not allowed. A player's Pokémon may be permanently transferred via [[Pal Park]], and some Pokémon that could previously not be caught can be found using the [[dual-slot mode]].

Also, by connecting to the Wii with a Nintendo DS, players can copy their [[party]] Pokémon to their copy of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], as well as [[My Pokémon Ranch]]. However, only Diamond and Pearl are compatible with My Pokémon Ranch, while Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver are all compatible with Pokémon Battle Revolution.

==Reception==
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were critically well received, with Nintendo Power calling them "the ultimate Pokémon experience." <ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/pokemondiamond?q=pokemon 1 Pokemon Diamond (ds) reviews at Metacritic.com] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> The inclusion of Wi-Fi features and the voice chat feature were also praised. However, the games were criticized for their somewhat basic graphics, with IGN commenting "if you're looking for impressive visuals you're not going to get them."<ref>[http://uk.ds.ign.com/articles/782/782443p2.html IGN: Pokemon Diamond Version Review] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Despite this, Diamond and Pearl received a "Great" score of 8.5/10 on the site.<ref>[http://ds.ign.com/objects/707/707323.html Pokemon Diamond | Pokemon Diamond Version (2007)] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref>

According to {{wp|Famitsu}}, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl sold 1,586,360 units in the four days after its release. On December 27, 2006, it was announced that the two games combined became the first Nintendo DS games to hit five million units shipped.<ref>[http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2006/12/27/103,1167202517,65081,0,0.html 『ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド･パール』の出荷本数が500万本を突破！ ] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref>

Sales of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl in Japan exceeded the five million mark in the 29th week of sales (April 9 - 15, 2007).<ref>[[Bulbanews]]: [[n:Diamond, Pearl sales cross 5 million mark in Japan|Diamond, Pearl sales cross 5 million mark in Japan]] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> In the United States, over 533,000 pre-orders were taken before release<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070425074506/http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=11981 NINTENDO ADVISES POKÉMON FANS: PRE-ORDERS TOP 500,000] (Wayward archive) (retrieved January 13, 2010)</ref>, and one million copies were sold within five days. By the end of April 2007, the US release of Pokémon Diamond had sold approximately 1.045 million copies, and Pokémon Pearl had sold approximately 712 thousand copies.<ref>[[Bulbanews]]: [[n:NPD Group sales data for April 2007 revealed|NPD Group sales data for April 2007 revealed]] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref>

===Japanese sales===
: ''Source: [http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/ Enterbrain] via [http://www.famitsu.com/game/rank/top30/ ファミ通　ゲームソフト本数ランキング TOP30]
{| {{bluetable2|r}}
|-
!
! Week ending
! Units sold
! Total units sold
|-
! 1
| October 1, 2006
| 1,575,266
| 1,575,266
|-
! 2
| October 8, 2006
| 466,273
| 2,041,539
|-
! 3
| October 15, 2006
| 275,494
| 2,317,033
|-
! 4
| October 22, 2006
| 231,979
| 2,549,012
|-
! 5
| October 29, 2006
| 203,214
| 2,752,226
|-
! 6
| November 5, 2006
| 183,048
| 2,935,294
|-
! 7
| November 12, 2006
| 124,738
| 3,060,032
|-
! 8
| November 19, 2006
| 101,133
| 3,161,145
|-
! 9
| November 26, 2006
| 110,946
| 3,272,091
|-
! 10
| December 3, 2006
| 100,215
| 3,372,306
|-
! 11
| December 10, 2006
| 151,036
| 3,523,342
|-
! 12
| December 17, 2006
| 225,228
| 3,748,570
|-
! 13
| colspan="3" class="c bg2" | N/A
|-
! 14
| December 31, 2006
| 554,245
| 4,302,815
|-
! 15
| January 7, 2007
| 214,274
| 4,517,089
|-
! 16
| January 14, 2007
| 58,725
| 4,575,814
|-
! 17
| January 21, 2007
| 49,050
| 4,624,864
|-
! 18
| January 28, 2007
| 48,783
| 4,673,647
|-
! 19
| February 4, 2007
| 45,467
| 4,719,114
|-
! 20
| February 11, 2007
| 43,947
| 4,763,061
|-
! 21
| February 18, 2007
| 39,553
| 4,802,614
|-
! 22
| February 25, 2007
| 33,444
| 4,836,058
|-
! 23
| March 4, 2007
| 33,470
| 4,869,528
|-
! 24
| March 11, 2007
| 28,774
| 4,898,302
|-
! 25
| March 18, 2007
| 24,119
| 4,922,421
|-
! 26
| March 25, 2007
| 27,440
| 4,949,861
|-
! 27
| April 1, 2007
| 24,641
| 4,974,502
|-
! 28
| April 8, 2007
| 22,012
| 4,996,514
|-
! 29
| April 15, 2007
| 18,874
| 5,015,388
|-
! 30
| April 22, 2007
| 20,342
| 5,035,730
|-
! 31
| colspan="3" class="c bg2" | N/A
|-
! 32
| May 6, 2007
| 61,040
| 5,096,770
|}

==Trivia==
* Diamond and Pearl are the first games where:
**The rival's starter Pokémon is not at level 5 during the first rival battle.
**The storage media is not colored.
**The lab of the region's [[Pokémon Professor]] is not in the player's hometown.
**All three starter Pokémon gain a second type through evolution and are utilized in the storyline.
* Pokémon Diamond and Pearl contain many references to {{wp|Internet meme}}s and {{wp|chatspeak}}. This is possibly because the lead translator, [[Nob Ogasawara]], is a member of the {{wp|Something Awful|Something Awful Forums}}.
* The leaders and [[Elite Four#Sinnoh Elite Four|Elite Four]] of Sinnoh do not always use Pokémon of their specialized type. This problem was fixed in {{v2|Platinum}} with an [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number#Platinum expansion|expansion]] added to the Pokédex.
* Diamond and Pearl are the first main series Pokémon games that require their saved data to be deleted before saving a new game. However, the first in the series to have such requirement were [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]].
* Korean characters do not appear in non-Korean games and vice-versa; they appear as empty spaces.
* Diamond and Pearl are also the first two games in which [[baby Pokémon]] previously available only through {{pkmn|breeding}} can be found in the wild, if one doesn't count catching {{p|Wynaut}} on [[Mirage Island]] in the Hoenn-based games.
**Also, certain Pokémon that normally [[Evolution|evolve]] via [[Trade|trading]] may be caught in the wild as well.
* The international versions of Diamond and Pearl are the first main Pokémon games to capitalize the names of proper nouns normally (e.g. Ultra Ball as opposed to ULTRA BALL). However, Pokémon names are still written in all capital letters due to backward compatibility with previous games.
*On the back cover of the Australian release of Pokémon Diamond, it states "...as you search for the Pokémon that rules ''space'' in Pokémon Diamond Version." This is an error, as it should say "...as you search for the Pokémon that rules ''time'' in Pokémon Diamond Version." This error is not present on the boxart of other regions.
* Diamond and Pearl, along with the Japanese version of Platinum, are the most compatible Pokémon games, as they can connect with seventeen other games: all main series games of Generation III, IV, and V; the Pokémon Ranger games; [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]; and [[Pokémon Ranch]].

===In other languages===
{{langtable|color={{diamond color}}|bordercolor={{pearl color light}}
|ja=ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド・パール
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Diamant et Version Perle
|de=Pokémon Diamant-Edition und Perl-Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Diamante e Versione Perla
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터DP 디아루가·펄기아|Pocket Monsters DP: Dialga and Palkia}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Diamante y Edición Perla}}

==See Also==
* [[Appendix:Diamond and Pearl walkthrough|Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Walkthrough]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{-}}
{{Main series}}

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[[Category:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

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Booker

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|color={{GS color}}
|corecolor={{GS color light}}
|bordercolor={{GS color dark}}
|name=Booker Hastings
|jname=ブッカーシンバラ
|tmname=Booker Shinbara
|slogan=no
|image=Booker.png
|size=110px
|caption=Art from Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Brown
|hair=White
|hometown=[[Cocona Village]]
|region=[[Oblivia]]
|relatives={{ra|Ralph}} (grandson), [[Professor Hastings]] (younger brother)
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Non-player character]]
|game=yes
|generation={{Gen|IV}}
|games={{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}
|leader=no
|elite=no
|specialist=no
|anime=no
}}

'''Booker Hastings''' (Japanese: '''ブッカーシンバラ''' ''Booker Shinbara'') is a resident of [[Cocona Village]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]].

Booker, an expert carpenter, is first met shortly after the {{player}} washes up on [[Dolce Island]] where he was investigating [[Z.Z. Flyer|UFOs]] that were flying around the island. After he introduces himself, Booker offers to take the player to his home in Cocona Village in an unfinished boat of his. Booker has a grandson, [[Ralph (Ranger)|Ralph]], who also lives in Cocona Village. Later on in the story he is called upon to fix [[Renbow Island#Booker Bridge|Big Booker Bridge]] after the [[Pokémon Pinchers]] damage it.

He makes ships for a living along with his apprentice {{ra|Nick}}. In case the waves get high on [[Dolce Island]], he looks after the [[Pokémon]] unable to swim or fly by creating refuge boats on the island to keep them safe. When the [[Pokémon Pinchers]] damage the [[Big Booker Bridge]], he notably repairs it in a short amount of time, which is attributed to him designed the bridge. One of his prized ships is [[The Union]] (Japanese: '''ユニオンごう''' ''Union''), which later on in the game is docked at the [[Tilt Village]] harbor for the player to use. Another creation of Booker is [[Ukulele Pichu|Ukulele]] {{p|Pichu}}'s ukulele, which was made of spare ship material. He gave Pichu the ukulele as a token of his gratitude for making him feel better whenever he got tired of creating the boats on [[Dolce Island]]. Pichu's nickname of Ukulele Pichu was also given to it by Booker. Booker also assisted in evacuating the Pokémon from Dolce Island just before the [[Sky Fortress]] vaporized it.

==In the anime==
[[File:Booker anime.png|thumb|left|Booker, Ukulele Pichu and Ben in the anime]]
Booker briefly appears in a flashback in the special episode [[SS023]]. He is shown explaining to {{ra|Ben}} what happened to the Pokémon living on [[Dolce Island]] when the Pokémon Pinchers kidnapped them.

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Mareep (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext | type=electric | prevnum=178 | nextnum=180 | prev=Xatu | next=Flaaffy}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Mareep |
jname=メリープ |
tmname=Merriep |
art=HGSS |
size=140px |
pron=<sc>mah-reep</sc> |
ndex=179 |
jdex=053 |
hdex=327 |
abrow=105 |
obrow=007 |
opbrow=120 |
typen=1 |
type1=Electric |
type2= |
species=Wool |
height-ftin=2'00" |
height-m=0.6 |
weight-lbs=17.2 |
weight-kg=7.8 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Static |
ability2= |
abilityd=Plus |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Field |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=59 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=White |
catchrate=235 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=mareep |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Mareep''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メリープ''' ''Merriep'') is an {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Flaaffy}} starting at [[level]] 15, which evolves into {{p|Ampharos}} starting at [[level]] 30.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Mareep is a Pokémon which is based on a sheep. It has cream, messy wool covering its entire body, as well as curly tuft of wool in the middle of its head. Its head is blue, and it has black eyes with white pupils. Its feet are blue and have two digits on each foot, which also appears to always be on tip-toe. Its horns, presumed to be its ears, and tail have a yellow and black striped pattern. Mareep has an orange sphere at the end of its tail which acts a small lightbulb.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Mareep's wool stores electricity, rubbing together and building a static charge, and increases in volume when it builds up with electricity. Touching the wool when the wool is charged will result in a nasty static shock. The bulb at the end of Mareep's tail glows brighter the more electricity it has.

===Behavior===
Mareep tend to avoid battle in the wild and have mild dispositions. Mareep's fleece grows continually, and in the summer, the fleece is fully shed, but it grows back in a week. Mareep also stores air in its soft fur, allowing it to stay cool in summer and warm in winter.

[[File:Grassland.gif|left|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
===Habitat===
Mareep are most often found in grassy fields. Mareep are also kept on farms where their wool is used in high-quality clothing.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Cadee Mareep.png|thumb|right|Mareep in the anime]]
[[File:Sugimori Mareep AG.jpg|thumb|left|210px|[[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] reference sheet for the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Mareep made its anime debut in ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', in which a flock is shepherded by a young girl named {{jo|Mary}} and her mother. Mary had her own Mareep called "Fluffy."

===Minor appearances===
Another Mareep appeared under the ownership of one of the trainers at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''.

A Mareep was owned by [[Dr. Anna]] in ''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]''.

A Mareep was owned by [[Cadee]] in ''[[AG148|A Chip Off the Old Brock]]''.

A Mareep appeared in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]''

Another Mareep appeared in ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP139|Mareep|Ash's Pokédex|Mareep, the Wool Pokémon. Mareep stores {{a|static}} electricity in their wooly coat. They avoid {{pkmn|battle}} and have mild dispositions.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Mareep (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Mareep figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Mareep|30}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=2
|golddex=If static electricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.
|silverdex=Its fleece grows continually. In the summer, the fleece is fully shed, but it grows back in a week.
|crystaldex=It stores lots of air in its soft fur, allowing it to stay cool in summer and warm in winter.
|rsdex=Mareep's fluffy coat of wool rubs together and builds a {{a|static}} charge. The more static electricity is charged, the more brightly the lightbulb at the tip of its tail grows.
|emeralddex=Its fluffy wool rubs together and builds a static charge. The more energy is charged, the more brightly the lightbulb at the tip of its tail glows.
|firereddex=Its fleece grows continually. In the summer, the fleece is fully shed, but it grows back in a week.
|leafgreendex=If static electricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.
|stadium2dex=If static electricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.
|dpptdex=Its fluffy coat swells to double when static electricity builds up. Touching it can be shocking.
|heartgolddex=If static electricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.
|soulsilverdex=Its fleece grows continually. In the summer, the fleece is fully shed, but it grows back in a week.
|bwdex=Its fluffy coat swells to double when static electricity builds up. Touching it can be shocking.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=2 |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|32|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, and {{rtn|43|Johto}} |
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
frlgex=rse |
gen3ex=frlg |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Shadow Pokémon Lab]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea=[[Valley Windworks]] ([[Poké Radar]]) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea=[[Valley Windworks]] ([[Poké Radar]]) |
palarea=Field |
hgssrarity=Common |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|32|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, {{pkmn|egg}} from [[Primo]] |
walkarea={{pw|Icy Mountain Rd.}}, {{pw|Big Forest}}|
bwrarity=Unknown |
bwarea=[[White Forest]] |
gen5ex=white |
dwarea={{dwa|Pleasant Forest}} |
}}
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=electric
|channel=Upgrade binder
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 5]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Lightning Field]] (1F-5F)
|md2=[[Amp Plains]] (1F-7F) [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F) [[Final Maze]] (B1-B48)
|ranger2=[[Union Road]]
|ranger3=[[Dolce Island]] [[Hinder Cape]] [[Ice Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Flower Zone]]
|rumble2=Meadow: [[Challenger's Ground]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=electric |
HP= 55 |
Attack= 40 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 45 |
Speed= 35 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=3
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=electric |
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Mareep|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Cotton Spore|Grass|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Cotton Guard|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Power Gem|Rock|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|55|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Mareep|Electric|Electric|5|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Mareep|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Mareep|Electric|Electric|5|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Mareep|electric|electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}} {{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}} {{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}} {{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}} {{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}} {{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}} {{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
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====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Mareep|Electric|electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Mareep|electric|electric|5|2}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Mareep|electric|electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Mareep|electric|electric|5|2}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|179|17|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Shed|--|--|Heal Bell|Normal|ThunderShock|Electric|Thunder Wave|Electric|Body Slam|Normal|xd|electric|electric}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
*{{m|Quick Attack}} {{ic|Normal}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
ndex=179 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=11.9 |
area=Thunder Meadow |
P1=I'm fluffy and warm! |
P2=Oh? Half my HP is gone so soon? |
P3=I can't take any more... I'm about to shed... |
PL=I gained a level! My fleece turned fluffier! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=F |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Electric |
assist2=Electric |
field2=Electrify |
field2power=1 |
browser2=It attacks by shooting {{m|Thunderbolt|bolts of electricity}}. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Electric |
assist3=Recharge |
field3=Recharge |
field3power=1 |
assist3p=Electric |
field3p=Electrify |
field3ppower=1 |
browser3=It restores the Styler Energy a little. |
Pad=Mareep has a powerful personality. You'll find her in the [[Flower Zone]]. She gets a charge out of playing {{DL|Attractions|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} and {{DL|Attractions|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=179
|name1=Mareep
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Level
|level1=15
|sprite2=180
|name2=Flaaffy
|type1-2=Electric
|evotype2=Level
|level2=30
|sprite3=181
|name3=Ampharos
|type1-3=Electric}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=179|
name=Mareep|
}}

==Trivia==
* Though Mareep's primary color is stated to be white, it is mostly yellow and blue, and doesn't contain any large amount of white color.
** In addition, Mareep's colors changed twice in Generation IV. In Diamond/Pearl, it's a bright yellow-ish color. In Platinum, Mareep's hue is a mix of orange and yellow. In HeartGold/SoulSilver, the colors become a bit whiter, much brighter than {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
** Its {{shiny}} sprites maintain the same coloration throughout Generation IV.

===Origin===
Mareep appears to be simply based on a {{wp|sheep}}. It is likely that its electric aspect and ability comes from how wool builds up static charges and may also be based on the {{wp|golden fleece}} in Greek and Roman mythology. It, and its evolutions, may also have been based on the title of the science fiction novel ''{{wp|Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep}}''?
====Name origin====
Mareep's name appears to be a combination of the word ''Mary'' — as in the girl who owned a little lamb in the nursery rhyme — and ''{{wp|sheep}}''; ''Mareep'' is also an anagram of the word ''{{wp|ampere}}'', a unit of electric current.

==In other languages==
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{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Voltilamm
| From ''Volt'' and ''{{tt|Lamm|lamb}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Wattouat
| From ''watt'' and ''{{tt|ouate|cotton wool}}'', which are pronounced exactly the same.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 메리프 ''Meripeu''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 咩利羊 ''Miē Lì Yáng''
| class="roundybr" | 咩 ''Miē'' is the onomatopoetic sound of sheep (Baa in English). 利 is the transliteration of "ri" in its Japanese name. 羊 means sheep.
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==
{{Starter Pokémon|electric}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext | type=electric | prevnum=178 | nextnum=180 | prev=Xatu | next=Flaaffy}}
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PS427

2011-09-10T14:29:11Z

Toujours: /* Synopsis */

{{PokémonAdventuresInfobox|
title_en=VS Seedot|
title_ja=VS タネボー |
title_ro=VS. Taneboh |
image=PS427.png|
chapter=Platinum |
volume=39 |
number=427 |
location=[[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] |
prev_round=VS Kakuna |
next_round=VS Ledian |
}}

'''VS. Seedot''' (Japanese: '''VS タネボー''' ''VS. {{tt|Taneboh|Seedot}}'') is the 427th round of the {{chap|Platinum}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

== Synopsis ==
The chapter opens with [[Palmer]] and [[Argenta]] investigating the communication systems, alongside [[Riley]]. After discovering that [[Thorton|Thorton's]] analyzing device didn't cause the breakdown in the system, Palmer asks Riley what he thinks. Riley claims to feel an aura that's coming from somewhere outside the facility, comparing it to [[Spear Pillar]].

It then cuts to {{adv|Platinum}} and her challenge against the [[Battle Factory]]. Using Toxic Spikes and Pin Missile, she defeats a {{p|Kadabra}} and then poisons the {{p|Seedot}} that switches in. The poisoning causes the Seedot to faint, which makes her win the match. It's revealed that [[Dahlia]] is currently in training since she lost, as it was the first time she had lost. Thorton suddenly buzzes, startling the speakers, and begins to watch Platinum. She is currently choosing what Pokémon she would like to trade. Thorton explains the trading system while Platinum decides to finally trade her {{p|Grimer}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}. Thorton claims that the most important part of challenging the Battle Factory is knowledge, both of your own Pokémon and your opponent's for trading.

The story then jumps forward to Platinum's 14th battle. She is using a {{p|Qwilfish}} against a {{p|Porygon}}, and defeats it using Destiny Bond. She is one set away from her battle against Thorton. Argenta and Palmer walk by, discussing the communications system, when they are stopped by watching Platinum battle. She finishes her final set and, confused, looks around for Thorton. Suddenly, she jumps at a loud buzz behind her, which is Thorton holding his machine. He claims that her team is 93%, but won't reveal what that number means. After the guide confirms that he must use rental Pokémon as well, the match starts.

The first matchup is Platinum's {{p|Loudred}} vs. Thorton's {{p|Tyranitar}}. Loudred uses Stomp, but is overpowered by Tyranitar and is thrown backwards. After more heated fighting, Loudred uses Roar, sending Tyranitar back and replacing it with {{p|Ledian}}. Thorton, angered, commands Ledian to use Supersonic but Loudred is unaffected due to its ability, Soundproof. Thorton asks Platinum what all the sound moves are and she rattles every one off, to his surprise. He then uses Focus Punch, knocking out Loudred and switching back to Tyranitar. Platinum sends out Kadabra, and uses Psycho Cut, making Thorton laugh and remind Platinum that Psychic moves don't affect Dark-type Pokémon. Platinum replies that Kadabra has also used Miracle Eye, making Tyranitar susceptible to all moves. The chapter closes with Thorton's shock.

== Major events ==
* Platinum battles Thorton.
=== Debuts ===
==== Pokémon debuts ====
== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Argenta]]
* [[Palmer]]
* [[Riley]]
* {{adv|Platinum}}
* [[Thorton]]
====Cameos====

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Riley|Lucario}})
* {{p|Qwilfish}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Kadabra}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Seedot}}
* {{p|Grimer}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Loudred}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Porygon}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Thorton's)
* {{p|Ledian}} (Thorton's)

== Trivia ==
==Errors==

{{stub|Manga}}

PS427

2011-09-10T14:28:43Z

Toujours: /* Synopsis */

{{PokémonAdventuresInfobox|
title_en=VS Seedot|
title_ja=VS タネボー |
title_ro=VS. Taneboh |
image=PS427.png|
chapter=Platinum |
volume=39 |
number=427 |
location=[[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] |
prev_round=VS Kakuna |
next_round=VS Ledian |
}}

'''VS. Seedot''' (Japanese: '''VS タネボー''' ''VS. {{tt|Taneboh|Seedot}}'') is the 427th round of the {{chap|Platinum}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

== Synopsis ==
The chapter opens with [[Palmer]] and [[Argenta]] investigating the communication systems, alongside [[Riley]]. After discovering that [[Thorton|Thorton's]] analyzing device didn't cause the breakdown in the system, Palmer asks Riley what he thinks. Riley claims to feel an aura that's coming from somewhere outside the facility, comparing it to [[Spear Pillar]].

It then cuts to {{adv|Platinum}} and her challenge against the [[Battle Factory]]. Using Toxic Spikes and Pin Missile, she defeats a {{p|Kadabra}} and then poisons the {{p|Seedot} that switches in. The poisoning causes the Seedot to faint, which makes her win the match. It's revealed that [[Dahlia]] is currently in training since she lost, as it was the first time she had lost. Thorton suddenly buzzes, startling the speakers, and begins to watch Platinum. She is currently choosing what Pokémon she would like to trade. Thorton explains the trading system while Platinum decides to finally trade her {{p|Grimer}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}. Thorton claims that the most important part of challenging the Battle Factory is knowledge, both of your own Pokémon and your opponent's for trading.

The story then jumps forward to Platinum's 14th battle. She is using a {{p|Qwilfish}} against a {{p|Porygon}}, and defeats it using Destiny Bond. She is one set away from her battle against Thorton. Argenta and Palmer walk by, discussing the communications system, when they are stopped by watching Platinum battle. She finishes her final set and, confused, looks around for Thorton. Suddenly, she jumps at a loud buzz behind her, which is Thorton holding his machine. He claims that her team is 93%, but won't reveal what that number means. After the guide confirms that he must use rental Pokémon as well, the match starts.

The first matchup is Platinum's {{p|Loudred}} vs. Thorton's {{p|Tyranitar}}. Loudred uses Stomp, but is overpowered by Tyranitar and is thrown backwards. After more heated fighting, Loudred uses Roar, sending Tyranitar back and replacing it with {{p|Ledian}}. Thorton, angered, commands Ledian to use Supersonic but Loudred is unaffected due to its ability, Soundproof. Thorton asks Platinum what all the sound moves are and she rattles every one off, to his surprise. He then uses Focus Punch, knocking out Loudred and switching back to Tyranitar. Platinum sends out Kadabra, and uses Psycho Cut, making Thorton laugh and remind Platinum that Psychic moves don't affect Dark-type Pokémon. Platinum replies that Kadabra has also used Miracle Eye, making Tyranitar susceptible to all moves. The chapter closes with Thorton's shock.

== Major events ==
* Platinum battles Thorton.
=== Debuts ===
==== Pokémon debuts ====
== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Argenta]]
* [[Palmer]]
* [[Riley]]
* {{adv|Platinum}}
* [[Thorton]]
====Cameos====

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Riley|Lucario}})
* {{p|Qwilfish}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Kadabra}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Seedot}}
* {{p|Grimer}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Loudred}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Porygon}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Thorton's)
* {{p|Ledian}} (Thorton's)

== Trivia ==
==Errors==

{{stub|Manga}}

User talk:Toujours

2011-09-10T05:29:07Z

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PS426

2011-09-10T05:27:56Z

Toujours: /* Synopsis */

{{PokémonAdventuresInfobox|
title_en=VS Kakuna|
title_ja=VS コクーン |
title_ro=VS. Cocoon |
image=PS426.png|
chapter=Platinum |
volume=39 |
number=426 |
location=[[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] |
prev_round=VS Heatran |
next_round=VS Seedot |
}}

'''VS. Kakuna''' (Japanese: '''VS コクーン''' ''VS. {{tt|Cocoon|Kakuna}}'') is the 426th round of the {{chap|Platinum}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

== Synopsis ==
The chapter opens with [[Platinum (Adventures)|Platinum]] and [[Dahlia]] looking at a screen, where [[Thorton]] has just appeared. It then flashed back to Dahlia telling Platinum about another Frontier Brain that knows more about the [[Distortion World]]. Dahlia explains that Thorton runs the [[Battle Factory]], and he shows them a data-analyzing machine that he just made. At that moment, the reception in the communication drops to 40% and Thorton begins to cut out. Two people appear on the screen in the final moments, blaming Thorton's device for the loss of connection, and then the call cuts out. Dahlia introduces the other two that were on the screen as [[Argenta]] and [[Palmer]], two other Brains. It's strange that they are with Thorton, however, as they should be at their own facilities accepting challengers at this time of day. Instead of being upset that she couldn't speak to Thorton, Platinum just resolves to battle his facility next, the [[Battle Factory]]. She then reveals that part of the reason she chose the Factory next is that the challenger is forced to use rental Pokémon instead of their own. She plans to use this to her advantage by sending her Pokémon after [[Looker]], who has been gone for five hours, while she continues to challenge the facilities. The treatment of the Gym Leaders' Pokémon is also complete, so she sends them with hers to find and help Looker in any way possible.

Platinum then enters the Factory, while she watches a young boy win a battle and make a trade for a new Pokémon. She chooses the settings of single battles at level 50, and is asked to choose three Pokémon out of six presented to her. She chooses a [[Loudred]], [[Qwilfish]], and [[Grimer]] and begins her challenge. As she pits Qwilfish against a Kakuna, [[Palmer]] watches her battle until he is reminded that he's supposed to be investigating why communications are down. The chapter closes with Platinum renewing her resolve to win for the sake of Looker and her Pokémon.

== Major events ==
* Platinum starts her Battle Factory challenge.
* Platinum sends her Pokémon to Stark Mountain to find Looker.
=== Debuts ===
==== Pokémon debuts ====
== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Dahlia]]
* {{adv|Platinum}}
* [[Thorton]]
* [[Argenta]]
* [[Palmer]]
====Cameos====

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Togekiss}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Medicham}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ({{OP|Platinum|Rapidash}})
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Platinum|Empoleon}})
* {{p|Lopunny}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Froslass}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Cherrim}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Gabite}}
* {{p|Wormadam}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Forretress}}
* {{p|Grimer}}
* {{p|Qwilfish}}
* {{p|Loudred}}
* {{p|Kakuna}}
* {{p|Gastly}}

== Trivia ==
==Errors==

{{stub|Manga}}

PS426

2011-09-10T05:25:23Z

Toujours: /* Synopsis */

{{PokémonAdventuresInfobox|
title_en=VS Kakuna|
title_ja=VS コクーン |
title_ro=VS. Cocoon |
image=PS426.png|
chapter=Platinum |
volume=39 |
number=426 |
location=[[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] |
prev_round=VS Heatran |
next_round=VS Seedot |
}}

'''VS. Kakuna''' (Japanese: '''VS コクーン''' ''VS. {{tt|Cocoon|Kakuna}}'') is the 426th round of the {{chap|Platinum}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

== Synopsis ==
The chapter opens with [[Platinum (Adventures)|Platinum]] and [[Dahlia]] looking at a screen, where [[Thornton]] has just appeared. It then flashed back to Dahlia telling Platinum about another Frontier Brain that knows more about the [[Distortion World]]. Dahlia explains that Thornton runs the [[Battle Factory]], and he shows them a data-analyzing machine that he just made. At that moment, the reception in the communication drops to 40% and Thornton begins to cut out. Two people appear on the screen in the final moments, blaming Thornton's device for the loss of connection, and then the call cuts out. Dahlia introduces the other two that were on the screen as [[Argenta]] and [[Palmer]], two other Brains. It's strange that they are with Thornton, however, as they should be at their own facilities accepting challengers at this time of day. Instead of being upset that she couldn't speak to Thornton, Platinum just resolves to battle his facility next, the [[Battle Factory]]. She then reveals that part of the reason she chose the Factory next is that the challenger is forced to use rental Pokémon instead of their own. She plans to use this to her advantage by sending her Pokémon after [[Looker]], who has been gone for five hours, while she continues to challenge the facilities. The treatment of the Gym Leaders' Pokémon is also complete, so she sends them with hers to find and help Looker in any way possible.

Platinum then enters the Factory, while she watches a young boy win a battle and make a trade for a new Pokémon. She chooses the settings of single battles at level 50, and is asked to choose three Pokémon out of six presented to her. She chooses a [[Loudred]], [[Qwilfish]], and [[Grimer]] and begins her challenge. As she pits Qwilfish against a Kakuna, [[Palmer]] watches her battle until he is reminded that he's supposed to be investigating why communications are down. The chapter closes with Platinum renewing her resolve to win for the sake of Looker and her Pokémon.

== Major events ==
* Platinum starts her Battle Factory challenge.
* Platinum sends her Pokémon to Stark Mountain to find Looker.
=== Debuts ===
==== Pokémon debuts ====
== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Dahlia]]
* {{adv|Platinum}}
* [[Thorton]]
* [[Argenta]]
* [[Palmer]]
====Cameos====

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Togekiss}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Medicham}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ({{OP|Platinum|Rapidash}})
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Platinum|Empoleon}})
* {{p|Lopunny}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Froslass}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Cherrim}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Gabite}}
* {{p|Wormadam}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Forretress}}
* {{p|Grimer}}
* {{p|Qwilfish}}
* {{p|Loudred}}
* {{p|Kakuna}}
* {{p|Gastly}}

== Trivia ==
==Errors==

{{stub|Manga}}

PS425

2011-09-10T05:00:09Z

Toujours: /* Synopsis */

{{PokémonAdventuresInfobox|
title_en=VS Heatran|
title_ja=VS ヒードラン |
title_ro=VS. Heatran |
image=PS425.png|
chapter=Platinum |
volume=39 |
number=425 |
location=[[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] |
prev_round=VS Empoleon |
next_round=VS Kakuna |
}}

'''VS. Heatran''' (Japanese: '''VS ヒードラン''' ''VS. Heatran'') is the 425th round of the {{chap|Platinum}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

== Synopsis ==
The chapter opens with a recap of how the previous chapter ended, with [[Buck]] admitting to releasing [[Heatran]] and allowing [[Charon]] to capture it. Charon uses Heatran to attack Buck and [[Looker]], causing them to hide underneath Looker's invisible cloth. Charon reveals his identity to Looker, and his plan to capture Heatran. He tells them that he originally had no idea how to release Heatran, but saw Buck looking in the mountain and allowed him to lead [[Team Galactic]] to the correct place. Looker has an idea, and asks Buck to have his [[Claydol]] use Teleport. Before Buck can do so, a Grunt pulls off his cloak and they begin to attack. Looker uses a rock for protection as they run, and Buck asks what they would be using Teleport for since they can't escape and can't go somewhere that they've never been. Looker explains that he wants Buck to use Claydol's psychic power to find the stone among the rubble and replace it where it was. Charon tries to use Heatran to attack them, but is stopped by Looker's tape around his mouth so he can't give Heatran commands. After Buck finds the stone, Looker asks Charon what he wants Heatran for while ripping the tape off of his mouth. Charon informs the two that they're collecting an arsenal to move to "the other side". Looker confirms that Charon is talking about the [[Distortion World]].

This comment of the Distortion World segues into [[Platinum|Platinum's]] battle with [[Dahlia]]. It cuts in as Platinum is landing the final blow on her [[Rapidash]] while using Dahlia's [[Medicham]], winning the match. She tearfully thanks her Pokémon for fighting so hard and promises to heal them up right away, while receiving the commemorative print for the Battle Arcade. Dahlia reminds Platinum that she had a question, and Platinum asks her if she knows the Distortion World. Dahlia only knows it by name, and that it's on the other side of this world. After asking how to get there, Dahlia says that she's heard no one can get there. The chapter ends when Dahlia segues into another topic.

== Major events ==
* Looker attempts to escape from Charon.
* Platinum defeats Dahlia.
=== Debuts ===
==== Pokémon debuts ====

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Buck]]
* [[Looker]]
* [[Charon]]
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s
* {{adv|Platinum}}
* [[Dahlia]]
====Cameos====

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Heatran}} (Charon's)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} (Galactic Grunt's)
* {{p|Combusken}} (Galactic Grunt's)
* {{p|Claydol}} (Buck's)
* {{p|Medicham}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ({{OP|Platinum|Rapidash}})
* {{p|Togekiss}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Lopunny}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Platinum|Empoleon}})
== Trivia ==
==Errors==

{{stub|Manga}}

PS424

2011-09-08T17:23:44Z

Toujours: /* Synopsis */

{{PokémonAdventuresInfobox|
title_en=VS Empoleon|
title_ja=VS エンペルト |
title_ro=VS. Emperte |
image=PS424.png|
chapter=Platinum |
volume=39 |
number=424 |
location=[[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] |
prev_round=VS Togekiss |
next_round=VS Heatran |
}}

'''VS. Empoleon''' (Japanese: '''VS エンペルト''' ''VS. {{tt|Emperte|Empoleon}}'') is the 424th round of the {{chap|Platinum}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

== Synopsis ==
The chapter opens with [[Platinum (Adventures)|Platinum]] beginning her face-off with [[Dahlia]], where she has to switch her Pokémon with Dahlia's as per the Swap icon on the roulette. [[Looker]] is worried about her, afraid that she won't be able to fight her own Pokémon, but Platinum insists that she'll be fine and asks Looker to go to Stark Mountain to see what Team Galactic is up to while she challenges Dahlia. Looker blasts off with his jetpack and tells Platinum to continue challenging the facilities if he doesn't come back in time. The match begins, with Platinum sending out [[Togekiss]] and Dahlia sending out [[Lopunny]]. Platinum, about to order Aura Sphere on Lopunny, sees her Pokémon afraid and hesitates to hurt it. During the moment hesitation Dahlia uses Focus Blast, knocking out Togekiss. Dahlia comments on how both Platinum is nervous to attack her Pokémon, and her Pokémon are nervous to attack her. She then uses [[Empoleon|Empoleon's]] Drill Peck against [[Ludicolo]], scoring a critical hit in the process. The announcer explains the disadvantage that Platinum is at in this situation, and then reminds her that she can quit if she'd like and start over, due to her skill at the roulette. She agrees that she could, but wants to know as much as possible very soon, so she would rather just win now, so she can save "those two".

Regaining her courage, she uses Waterfall against [[Rapidash]], and tells her Pokémon that they must give it their all in the fight. She reminds them that she needs fearless Pokémon to take on the Distortion World, and that they must prove themselves as fearless. After her speech, she asks Dahlia's [[Medicham]] to read their auras, and sees that they are now ready to fight. It cuts out with Lopunny and Medicham leaping towards one another.

The story cuts to Looker discovering a cave-in at Stark Mountain, and calling for [[Buck]]. Finally he finds Buck, beaten up and resting against some rocks deep in the cave. Buck asks Looker to wake up his badly hurt [[Claydol]], and explains what happened. Mistaking the Magma Stone deep inside the mountain for what Team Galactic wanted, he searched for the stone in the cave. When he found it, he attempted to take it with him, and caused the first earthquake by moving it. He realized after moving the rock that it was a seal that released Heatran for Team Galactic. The story ends with an image of Charon with control over Heatran.

== Major events ==
* Platinum gains the confidence to fight her own Pokémon.
* Looker finds Buck, hurt and being attacked by Team Galactic.
* Charon captures Heatran.
=== Debuts ===
==== Pokémon debuts ====
== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{adv|Platinum}}
* [[Dahlia]]
* [[Looker]]
* [[Buck]]
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s
* [[Charon]]
====Cameos====

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Medicham}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Togekiss}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Platinum|Empoleon}})
* {{p|Rapidash}} ({{OP|Platinum|Rapidash}})
* {{p|Lopunny}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Claydol}} (Buck's)
* {{p|Heatran}} (Charon's)

== Trivia ==
==Errors==

{{stub|Manga}}

PS423

2011-09-08T16:01:57Z

Toujours: /* Synopsis */

{{PokémonAdventuresInfobox|
title_en=VS Togekiss|
title_ja=VS トゲキッス |
title_ro=VS. Togekiss |
image=PS423.png|
chapter=Platinum |
volume=39 |
number=423 |
location=Sinnoh Pokémon Association/[[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] |
prev_round=VS Ivysaur |
next_round=VS Empoleon |
}}

'''VS. Togekiss''' (Japanese: '''VS トゲキッス''' ''VS. Togekiss'') is the 423rd round of the {{chap|Platinum}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

== Synopsis ==
The chapter opens with [[Bertha]], [[Aaron (Elite Four)|Aaron]], and [[Lucian]] poring over [[Charon|Charon's]] memo, a list of all the legendary and mirage Pokémon in the Sinnoh region. Bertha wonders what he wants with all of the Pokémon and Lucian and Aaron agree that he wants to capture them to rule the region.

The story then cuts to [[Diamond (Adventures)|Diamond]] and [[Pearl (Adventures)|Pearl]] with all of the Gym Leaders injured, most notable [[Crasher Wake]]. Diamond gives Pearl a music player that Crasher Wake gave the nurse to give to Pearl. The music player has a theme song for Pearl, that Crasher Wake promised to make him. Pearl begins to cry, and then quickly apologizes. The two of them then decide to check on [[Platinum (Adventures)|Platinum's]] Pokémon, who are supposed to be being healed by a famous doctor. They meet [[Daisy Oak]] healing the Pokémon and [[Bebe]], who suggests that once the Pokémon are healed they should be placed in a box for Platinum. Daisy questions whether Platinum has the skill necessary to handle the gift Pokémon from Gym Leaders, and Pearl vehemently defends her ability as a trainer. Following this, Diamond and Pearl leave to make an appointment with someone they don't know.

They meet with a man that they don't recognize, who seems to know them. However, when he puts a statue in front of his face, they remember him as the voice that spoke to them during each of Platinum's Gym challenges, and that his name is Chairman. The Chairman reveals that three of the Elite Four of Sinnoh have been working on the Charon memo, and that they decoded it with the help of [[Professor Oak]]. Diamond questions where the final member of the Elite Four is, and is answered that they don't always work as a team. They then put on their new [[Poketch|Poketches]] and set off. The Chairman begins to follow, to their confusion. They decide to take him and one other person along, creating a quartet.

The story then cuts to Platinum's challenge of the [[Battle Arcade]]. She has just finished her 20th battle, with the next one being against the Frontier Brain [[Dahlia]]. While attempting to stop the roulette on paralysis, a shock went through the earth and jolted her so she couldn't press the button within the time limit. Dahlia then gets the right to stop the roulette, and stops it on the Swap tile. The trainers have to switch Pokémon. The chapter ends with Platinum and Dahlia trading Pokémon.

== Major events ==
* Diamond, Pearl, Dr. Footstep, and the Sinnoh Pokémon Association Chairman set out on their journey.
* Platinum continues her Battle Arcade challenge.
=== Debuts ===
* [[Lucian]]
* [[Bertha]]
* {{e4|Aaron}}
* Sinnoh Pokémon Association Chairman
==== Pokémon debuts ====
== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* [[Lucian]]
* [[Bertha]]
* {{e4|Aaron}}
* [[Charon]]
* [[Candice]]
* [[Gardenia]]
* [[Fantina]]
* [[Roark]]
* [[Maylene]]
* [[Crasher Wake]]
* {{adv|Pearl}}
* {{adv|Diamond}}
* [[Daisy Oak]]
* [[Bebe]]
* Sinnoh Pokémon Association Chairman
* [[Dr. Footstep]]
* {{adv|Platinum}}
* [[Looker]]
* [[Buck]]
* [[Dahlia]]
====Cameos====

=== Pokémon ===
* {{p|Girafarig}} (Lucian's)
* {{p|Drapion}} (Aaron's)
* {{p|Hippowdon}} (Bertha's)
* {{p|Chatot}} ([[Chatler]]; Pearl's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Lax; Diamond's)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Cherrim}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Froslass}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Cherubi}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Riolu}}
* {{p|Bibarel}}
* {{p|Drifloon}}
* {{p|Medicham}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Togekiss}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Platinum|Empoleon}})
* {{p|Rapidash}} ({{OP|Platinum|Rapidash}})
* {{p|Lopunny}} (Platinum's)
== Trivia ==
==Errors==

{{stub|Manga}}

Jolteon (Pokémon)

2011-08-06T21:17:04Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Vaporeon | next=Flareon | type=electric | prevnum=134 | nextnum=136 }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Jolteon |
jname=サンダース |
tmname=Thunders |
art=FRLG |
size=170px |
pron=<sc>''jolt''-e-on</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=135 |
oldjdex=182 |
jdex=186 |
hdex=290 |
sdex=165 |
fbrow=185 |
abrow=099 |
obrow=077 |
opbrow=056 |
typen=1 |
type1=Electric |
type2= |
species=Lightning |
height-ftin=2'07" |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=54.0 |
weight-kg=24.5 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Volt Absorb |
ability2= |
abilityd=Quick Feet |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=35 |
evsp=2 |
expyield=197 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=31 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=45 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=jolteon |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Jolteon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サンダース''' ''Thunders'') is an {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Eevee}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}.

==Biology==
Jolteon is the result of exposing an Eevee to the radiation of a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}.
===Physiology===
Jolteon is a dog-like Pokémon with a very short tail, surrounded by a fringe of spikes on its rear, and yellow fur that can have the sharpness of needles ({{p|Glaceon}} shares this same trait, but it is not as obvious). Jolteon also has a white, spiky collar, and pink paw pads.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Jolteon can use the same attacks that Eevee could use, with the addition of the ability to wield {{t|electric}}al attacks, as well as {{m|Double Kick}} and {{m|Pin Missile}}. For gathering power for electric attacks, it accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere, charges power when its mood changes, or amplifies the weak electric charge of its cells with the static electricity of its electrically-charged needle fur. As a fully evolved Pokémon, Jolteon can learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.

===Behavior===
Jolteon are sensitive Pokémon and easily become sad or angry. Every time its mood changes, it charges power. If startled or angered, it can shoot out bristles that are sharp enough to pierce opponents. Every hair on its body starts to stand sharply on end if it becomes charged with electricity, and the negatively charged ions in its fur create a constant sparking noise. Its fur also stands on end if it is angry or startled.

===Habitat===
[[File:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Jolteon usually are found near power plants. Due to the need of a {{evostone|Thunderstone}} to evolve from {{p|Eevee}}, not many are found. However, because it's an {{p|Eevee}} evolution, it can adapt almost anywhere.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Jolteon anime.png|thumb|250px|Jolteon in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Jolteon first appeared in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', under the ownership of {{DL|Eevee brothers|Sparky}}.

In ''[[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]]'', {{an|Ethan}} used a Jolteon as a "sheep dog" of sorts. Whenever any of Ethan's {{p|Magnemite}} tried to escape, Jolteon would use {{m|Thunder Wave}} to lure them back.

Jolteon was also seen under the ownership of one of the [[Kimono Girl|Kimono Sisters]] in ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'' and ''[[EP226|Espeon Not Included]]''.

[[Volkner]] used a Jolteon in ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'' during his [[Gym]] battle with Ash. It was defeated by [[Ash's Infernape]].

===Minor appearances===
{{Ash}} {{pkmn|battle}}d against a Jolteon in the [[Pokémon League]] Entrance Exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.

Jolteon is one of the Electric-type Pokémon that was seen in the lake with crystal in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]''.

Jolteon made a small cameo in the beginning of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' together with an {{p|Eevee}} and the other six [[Eeveelution]]s.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP101|Jolteon|Ash's Pokédex|Jolteon, the Lightning Pokémon. When angered or frightened, the hairs on Jolteon's body become like {{m|Pin Missile|needles that are fired at its opponents}}. It {{a|Volt Absorb|absorbs charged atoms}} and can produce {{m|Thunderbolt|10,000 volts of electricity}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Red}} temporarily controlled a Jolteon, which was actually his mutated [[Vee|Eevee]] switching between its evolved forms. Eventually, it lost the ability to devolve after permanently becoming an {{p|Espeon}}, but Red felt more content now that it'd been freed from the pain that [[Team Rocket]]'s experiments had dealt.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Electric Tale of Pikachu|[[ET06]]|Evolved with the Thunder Stone. ...You know the rest.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000-volt lightning bolts.
|yellowdex=A sensitive Pokémon that easily becomes sad or angry. Every time its mood changes, it charges power.
|stadiumdex=Its weapons are its 10,000-volt electric attacks and its spiky fur. Its sharp hair can pierce enemies when it bristles.
|golddex=It concentrates the weak electric charges emitted by its cells and launches wicked lightning bolts.
|silverdex=Every hair on its body starts to stand sharply on end if it becomes charged with electricity.
|crystaldex=The negatively charged ions generated in its fur create a constant sparking noise.
|stadium2dex=Every hair on its body starts to stand sharply on end if it becomes charged with electricity.
|rsdex=Jolteon's cells generate a low level of electricity. This power is amplified by the static electricity of its fur, enabling the Pokémon to drop {{m|thunderbolt}}s. The bristling fur is made of electrically charged needles.
|emeralddex=Its cells generate weak power that is amplified by its fur's static electricity to drop thunderbolts. The bristling fur is made of electrically charged needles.
|firereddex=If it is angered or startled, the fur all over its body bristles like sharp needles that pierce foes.
|leafgreendex=It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000-volt lightning bolts.
|dpdex=It controls 10,000-volt power and can raise all the fur on its body as if it were sharp needles.
|platinumdex=If agitated, it uses electricity to straighten out its fur and launch it in small bunches.
|heartgolddex=It concentrates the weak electric charges emitted by its cells and launches wicked lightning bolts.
|soulsilverdex=Every hair on its body starts to stand sharply on end if it becomes charged with electricity.
|bwdex=If agitated, it uses electricity to straighten out its fur and launch it in small bunches.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
gen3ex=frlg|
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
palarea=Field |
bwarea= [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions|Dream World Event]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=electric
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}}
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 5]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}}
|ranger=[[Fiore Temple]]
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1-B15) [[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B9)
|ranger2=[[Haruba Desert]]
|scramble=[[Eternal Tower]]
|ranger3=[[Wireless Tower]] [[Thunder Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Granite Zone]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 65 |
Attack= 65 |
Defense= 60 |
SpAtk= 110 |
SpDef= 95 |
Special=110 |
Speed= 130 |
type=Electric }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=2
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=electric|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
voltabsorb=gen1|
newelectric=½}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Jolteon|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|14|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Jolteon|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Jolteon|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Jolteon|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Jolteon|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|Varies|100|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}} {{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}} {{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}} {{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}} {{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|263|Donphan}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}} {{MSP|516|Simipour}}|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|Varies|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Synchronoise|Psychic|Special|70|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}} {{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}} {{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Jolteon|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

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

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Jolteon|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Trump Card|Normal|Special|—|—|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|d||||Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Jolteon|Electric|Electric|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
ndex=135 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Transform Forest |
P1=I turn negative ions into electricity! |
P2=My HP is down to half. My negative-ion supply is running down. |
P3=It's all over... I'm out of negative ions. |
PL=I leveled up! I'm brimming with negative ions! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
fieldpower=3 |
field=Recharge |
loop=8 |
MinEXP=25 |
MaxEXP=25 |
browser=Jolteon is a key to the [[Fiore Temple]]'s mystery. It attacks with {{m|thunderbolt}}s. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=F |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Electric |
assist2=Electric |
field2=Electrify |
field2power=3 |
browser2=It attacks by discharging bolts of electricity from all over its body. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3= Electric |
assist3= Electric |
field3= Electrify |
field3power=3 |
browser3=It causes thunderbolts to strike that make Pokémon Paused. |
Pad=Jolteon lives in the [[Granite Zone]]. He's a specialist at {{P|Bulbasaur}}'s Daring Dash. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=133
|name1=Eevee
|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Stone
|evostone1=Thunderstone
|sprite2=135
|name2=Jolteon
|type1-2=Electric}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=135|
name=Jolteon|
}}

==Trivia==
* Jolteon is the lightest [[Eeveelution]] and is tied with {{p|Glaceon}} for the shortest. It also has the highest Speed base stat of the Eeveelutions with a base speed of 130.
** This makes Jolteon the smallest Eeveelution.
* Jolteon is the only Eeveelution without an obvious tail. However, in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, it is shown to have a stubby tail under its spikes.
* Jolteon shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Electrike}}. They are both known as Lightning Pokémon.
* Jolteon is currently the only member of the Eevee evolutionary family that hasn't been owned by a main or recurring character in the anime. [[Ursula]] has both a {{p|Flareon}} and a {{p|Vaporeon}}, [[Sakura]] has an {{p|Espeon}}, both [[Gary Oak]] and [[Johanna]] have an {{p|Umbreon}}, [[Zoey]] has a {{p|Leafeon}} and {{an|May}} has a {{p|Glaceon}}. May, Ursula, Sakura, and Gary have also been shown to have owned an Eevee.
===Origin===
Its physical anatomy seems to be primarily based on a {{wp|Herding dog}} or possibly a {{wp|fennec fox}} , with several traits of {{wp|coyote}}s. It is also feline-like, its extremely high speed resemble characteristics of a cheetah. The ability to shoot its spiky fur comes from the {{wp|porcupine}}. It may also be inspired by the {{wp|raiju}}, a beast from Japanese mythology whose body is made of thunder, and may take the form of a cat.

====Name origin====
Jolteon's name is derived from ''jolt''. The ''-eon'' suffix, common to all {{p|Eevee}} [[evolution]]s, comes from Eevee's prototype English name and possibly refers to the ending suffix of ''evolution'' itself. Its Japanese name is a corruption of ''thunder'', which happens to be {{p|Zapdos}}'s Japanese name.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Blitza
| From ''{{tt|Blitz|lightining}}''. Ends with ''-a'' like every [[Eeveelution]] in German.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Voltali
| From ''{{wp|volt}}''. Ends with ''-li'' like every [[Eeveelution]] in French.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 쥬피썬더 ''Jyupisseonda''
| From ''{{tt|Jyupiteo|Jupiter}}'' and ''thunder''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Mandarin)]]
| 雷精靈 ''Léi Jīng Líng''
| class="roundybr" | Literally means "Thunder spirit". Ends with {{tt|-精靈|spirit}} like every [[Eeveelution]] in Chinese.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Cantonese)]]
| 雷伊貝 ''Loey Ji Bui''
| class="roundybr" | Literally means "Thunder Eevee". Ends with {{tt|-伊貝|Eevee}} like every [[Eeveelution]] in Chinese.
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Vaporeon | next=Flareon | type=electric | prevnum=134 | nextnum=136 }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]

[[de:Blitza]]
[[es:Jolteon]]
[[fr:Voltali]]
[[it:Jolteon]]
[[ja:サンダース]]
[[pl:Jolteon]]
[[pt:Jolteon (pokémon)]]

Glaceon (Pokémon)

2011-08-01T13:05:18Z

Toujours: /* Physiology */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Glaceon | prev=Leafeon | next=Gliscor|type=ice|| prevnum=470| nextnum=472}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Glaceon |
jname=グレイシア |
tmname=Glacia |
size=240px |
art=DP |
pron=<sc>gla-seeyohn</sc> |
ndex=471 |
sdex=170 |
abrow=104 |
obrow=082 |
opbrow=061 |
typen=1 |
type1=Ice |
type2= |
species=Fresh Snow |
height-ftin=2'07" |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=57.1 |
weight-kg=25.9 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Snow Cloak |
abilityd=Ice Body |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=35 |
evsa=2|
expyield=196 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=31|
color=Blue |
catchrate=45 |
body=08|
pokefordex=glaceon |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Glaceon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グレイシア''' ''Glacia'') is an {{type2|Ice}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Eevee}} when it is [[level]]ed up near an [[Ice Rock]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Glaceon is a fox-like creature covered in light-blue fur, which can be frozen into sharp quills. It appears to be wearing a {{wp|tuque}} on its head. Glaceon's inner ears, two spots on its back, tail end and cap-endings are all rhombus-shaped and darker blue, in contrast to the soft cyan main body color. Glaceon's feet are also a dark blue color, giving it the impression of wearing boots.
====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Glaceon can use any attack that Eevee knows with the addition of {{type2|Ice}} attacks. As a fully evolved Pokémon, Glaceon can learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}. In addition to that, it can also freeze its fur to make it stand up like needles - similar to its evolutionary kin, {{p|Jolteon}}. By controlling its body heat, it can also freeze the atmosphere around it to make a diamond-dust flurry.

===Behavior===
The behaviors of the Glaceon are currently unknown.

===Habitat===
As an Eevee, it chooses to live anywhere it wants. From there, it can evolve to its surroundings. In this case, an Eevee living in snowy mountains can evolve into a Glaceon.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:May Glaceon.png|210px|thumb|right|{{TP|May|Glaceon}} in the anime]]
===[[May's Glaceon]]===
{{an|May}}'s Eevee evolved into Glaceon prior to ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]''. She later used it to {{pkmn|battle}} [[Dawn's Piplup]] in the finals of the [[Wallace Cup]] in ''[[DP079|Strategy With A Smile!]]''.

===Other===
A statue of Glaceon could be seen in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

A Glaceon made a cameo in ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine]]'' under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} bearing a strong resemblance to [[Pietra]].

Glaceon made a small cameo in the beginning of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' together with an {{p|Eevee}} and the other six [[Eeveelution]]s.

A Glaceon also appeared in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP076|Glaceon|Dawn's Pokédex|Glaceon, the Fresh Snow Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Eevee}}. Glaceon can freeze the fur on its body, and make it stick out like sharp needles.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}



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

==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
Glaceon appears as a trophy alongside its counterpart, {{p|Leafeon}}.

====Trophy Information====
''A Fresh Snow Pokémon and a Verdant Pokémon. They are both evolutions of Eevee. Eevee can evolve into [[Eeveelution|seven different Pokémon]] depending on what it has in its possession and where it is when it evolves. Glaceon is an {{type2|Ice}} and can freeze all the fur on its body into protective quills. Leafeon is a {{type2|Grass}}, and the air around it is always fresh and clean.''

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ice
|gen=4
|dpdex=As a protective technique, it can completely freeze its fur to make its hairs stand like needles.
|platinumdex=By controlling its body heat, it can freeze the atmosphere around it to make a diamond-dust flurry.
|hgssdex=It causes small ice crystals to form by lowering the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere.
|bwdex=By controlling its body heat, it can freeze the atmosphere around it to make a diamond-dust flurry.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ice |
gen=4 |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
hgssex=pal|
hgssarea=[[Trade]] |
bwarea= [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions|Dream World Event]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Ice
|md2=[[Crevice Cave]] (B1-B10) [[Lower Crevice Cave]] (B1-B4)
|ranger2=[[The Ice Lake]]
|scramble=[[Rocky Cave]]
|ranger3=[[Mt. Sorbet]] [[Ice Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Iceberg Zone]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=ice |
HP= 65 |
Attack= 60 |
Defense=110 |
SpAtk= 130 |
SpDef= 95 |
Speed= 65 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ice
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Ice|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Glaceon|Ice|Ice|5|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Barrier|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Glaceon|Ice|Ice|5|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Glaceon|Ice|Ice|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM79|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Glaceon|Ice|Ice|5|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Glaceon|Ice|Ice|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|Varies|100|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}} {{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}} {{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}} {{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}} {{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|||}}
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====By a prior [[evolution]]====
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===Side game data===
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type=ice |
ndex=471 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10 |
iq=F |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Ice |
assist2=Ice |
field2=Crush |
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browser2=It shoots an {{m|Ice Beam|icy beam}} from its mouth. It also attacks with hunks of ice. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Ice |
assist3=Ice |
field3=Crush |
field3power=4 |
browser3=It shoots hunks of ice that make Pokémon Stopped. |
Pad=Glaceon can always be found playing in the [[Iceberg Zone]]. She specializes in {{p|Empoleon}}'s Snow Slide and {{p|Rayquaza}}'s Balloon Panic! |
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===Evolution===
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===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ice|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=471|
name=Glaceon}}

==Trivia==
* Glaceon's Japanese name is the same as the English name of a [[Glacia|member]] of the {{DL|Elite Four|Hoenn Elite Four}}.
* Glaceon is tied with {{p|Jolteon}} for the shortest [[Eeveelution]].
* Glaceon and {{p|Espeon}} are the only Eeveelutions that share the {{stat|Special Attack|same highest base stat}}: Special Attack. However, Espeon has a higher {{stat|Speed}} stat while Glaceon has a higher {{stat|Defense}} stat.
** Glaceon also had the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of any {{type2|Ice}} Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]. While it still retains this title, it now shares it with {{p|Kyurem}} as of [[Generation V]].
** Glaceon still, however, has the highest Special Attack stat of any pure Ice-type Pokémon.
* According to the {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} Pokédex, Glaceon, {{p|Leafeon}}, and {{p|Umbreon}} have identical footprints.
* As [[Route 217]] is not accessible in {{v|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, it is impossible to access the [[Ice Rock]] to evolve Eevee into a Glaceon in the games. The same applies for {{p|Leafeon}}, though instead of Route 217 it is [[Eterna Forest]] with the [[Moss Rock]]. Both have to be traded from {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to be obtained. It is also inaccessible in {{v|Black and White|s}}; however, players can now evolve Leafeon and Glaceon by leveling up next to the Moss Rock in [[Pinwheel Forest]] and the Ice Rock in [[Twist Mountain]], respectively.
** This also occurs for {{p|Magnezone}} and {{p|Probopass}}, who both evolve in [[Mt. Coronet]], a location in [[Sinnoh]]. They, like Leafeon and Glaceon, now evolve in a different location in [[Generation V]]: [[Chargestone Cave]].

===Origin===
Like many of the [[Eeveelution]]s, Glaceon shares characteristics of foxes, dogs and cats. It is more closely based on an {{wp|Arctic fox}}, due to their habitat. However, its large ears are similar to a {{wp|fennec fox}}.

====Name origin====
Its name may be derived from the French ''glace'', meaning ice, or from the word ''glacier'', a large, slow moving mass of ice. The ''-eon'' suffix, common to all {{p|Eevee}} [[evolution]]s, comes from Eevee's prototype English name and possibly refers to the ending suffix of ''evolution'' itself.

==In other languages==
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|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
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! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Glaziola
| From ''{{tt|glazial|glacial}}''. Ends with ''-a'' like every [[Eeveelution]] in German.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Givrali
| From ''{{tt|givre|frost}}. Ends with ''-li'' like every [[Eeveelution]] in French.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 글레이시아 ''Glacia''
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 冰精靈 ''Bīng Jīng Líng''
| class="roundybr" | Literally means "Ice spirit". Ends with {{tt|-精靈|spirit}} like every [[Eeveelution]] in Chinese.
|}
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==Related articles==
*[[May's Glaceon]]

==External links==

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{{Project Pokédex notice}}

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Talk:Rival

2011-07-31T00:13:02Z

Toujours:

==Jun==
Jun why isn't Jun included in this article seeing how he is the main Rival in Diamond and Pearl

:He is, there's just no sprite of him uploaded yet. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 03:42, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

::Aren't some of those characters "PKMN Trainers" and not "Rivals?" -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 00:20, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

Are Dawn and Lucas really considered rivals? You never battle them, and most of the time their Pokemon aren't as strong as yours.

== Question ==

Is there a reason we are not showing May and Brendan's sprites? They are rivals aren't they? --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 05:38, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

== Wally CAN weaken! ==

Interestingly, if the player's starter is Treeko, then Wally ''will'' be supereffective against the player's starter. As everyone knows, Psychic>Grass.[[User:Kirbysaur|Kirbysaur]] 22:36, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
:No, Psychic is not super effective against Grass. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Smarter than the average bear!]] 22:39, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
:No, it's not. Psychic is 1x against Grass. If you compared this to a {{type2|Psychic}} and {{p|Bulbasaur}}, that would be the case as Bulbasaur is part {{type|Poison}}. Treecko is only Grass, therefore it doesn't apply. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 22:40, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
::Oops, I guess I had accidentally mistaken Treeko for a Grass/Poison type. Sorry. [[User:Kirbysaur|Kirbysaur]] 16:38, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
:::It can weaken... If someone starts with Torchic and decides to evolve it. [[User:Kamusioso|Kamus, the kpo...]] 03:39, 9 January 2010 (UTC)

== Rival ==

The article is about TRAINER CLASS named Rival, not sort of characters. Brendan, May, Wally, Lucas, Dawn and Barry never had this title so they shouldn't be there. Maybe there should be a separate article on Rivals (character) and Rival (the class). --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:43, 1 January 2009 (UTC)
*Whether they are called it or not, they still are rivals. PKMN Trainer. Rival. It really doesn't matter. [[User:Ryuutakeshi|Ryuutakeshi]] 1:19 August 27, 2009

== Blue in Yellow ==

I'll try to add the yellow sprite of blue on the page, cause it just seems appropriate. Don't worry I'll use the first one, the battles before the S.S. Anne.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 03:28, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== May and Brendan - Psuedo Rivals? ==

I don't think May and Brendan should be in the same category as Dawn and Lucas. You never battle Dawn and Lucas. May and Brendan are a different story. I don't think Dawn and Lucas should even be on this page. They are not rivals, AT ALL. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:25, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:I (sort of) agree with Maxim's comment two sections above. '''~ [[User:Sol|s]][[User_talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]]''' 03:52, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
Still, they are no normal trainer class, they are part of the storyline, and they use a specific starter. Megamew

== Harley? ==

It says he's is atleast as old as Brock. Should we compare them? Harley seems like he's atleast twenty,and Brock is around the 14-15 range. [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 01:12, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

== Silver ==

we need silver's sprite to be removed from the page as on the nintendo website they've updated his sprite--DSDark 03:27, 27 June 2009 (UTC)
:Actually, someone needs to upload the new version. --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 03:29, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

== Wally - a Pseudo Rival! ==

He should be classified as pseudo-rival. He's simply an odd-one out in the rivals category. He has a preset name, doesn't get a starter, doesn't seem to own Pokedex, doesn't count as main game character and, the most important, he NEVER starts any heated rivalry with the player. The player meets him... three times, IIRC. His role in the game is MUCH SMALLER than opposite-gender player's. Indeed, he's much stronger than him/her, but that does NOT make him a true rival. Not every strong trainer is a rival. Bear with it, THERE IS NO TRUE RIVAL IN R/S/E. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:11, 29 June 2009 (UTC)
:Personally, I don't believe there are any "pseudo rivals" in RSE. You just have two rivals. That's it. With Brendan/May and Wally combined, you have the equivalent of what is a true rival. The only pseudo rivals are Dawn and Lucas. If you fight a trainer repeatedly on your quest, then they're a rival. Period. Calling them pseudo just because they aren't the last ones we fight or because they don't have a true starter is stupid. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:55, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

== Silver.. ==

His first sprite is still there,what about [http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Pichu_Chu/con01_img04.jpg this] one? I think it's from the Nintendo site,or maybe it's the Pokemon site(I can't recall). Is the picture too small? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 22:48, 1 July 2009 (UTC)
:Yeah, too small, probably. We'll wait on a bigger image. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 23:19, 1 July 2009 (UTC)

== Wally and Brendan/May ==

I would say that Wally is a pseudo rival and Brendan/May the real rival. I mean, Blue, Silver and Pearl all live in the same town as the player, own a starter Pokémon from the professor, and you get to battle them during the game multiple times. The same applies for Brendan/May, except that they don't battle the player anymore after about 6 badges. Wally is totally different to the others, you have to battle him only twice during the game, he doesn't own a starter Pokémon and doesn't live in the same town. If you consider him a rival, you should also consider Steven Stone a rival (which is stupid, of course), since you meet him several times and in the end also battle with him. --[[User:Bisasam|Bisasam]] 09:35, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

== Silver sprite???? ==

Should silver's sprite be removed?.... based on the recent trailer on the official website,, Silver's sprite is based on the official artwork.. just asking.. try to see it
heres a screenshot[[image: Silver_Commercial.PNG]]
....--[[User:Gaspershut|''GASPER'']][[User talk:Gaspershut|''shut...'']] 13:17, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
:Who's to say the sprite isn't in motion? Like the Platinum sprites. He could have the pose coming into the battle and then move to the other pose. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 13:59, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
::Or he could be like Blue and change his sprite every so often. [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] '''''[[Special:Contributions/Turtwig_A|Contributions]]''''' '''''[[User talk:Turtwig A|Talk]]''''' 14:03, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
:::if you look close the img,the rival have a costume more similar to silver that the sprite we have already--[[User:Kyokencl|kyokencl]] 14:11, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
::::This is the official sprite for Silver in HGSS (and yes, he does have an animation) But really, since this video isn't all that great of quality we should just wait till we can get a proper sprite up. --[[user:Ryuutakeshi|Ryuutakeshi]] 1:33 August 27 2009
:::::If its not the official version of the sprite it needs to be removed --DSDark 03:05, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
::::::It is official. It's just the beta. Beta =/= Unofficial. Let it go already... --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:24, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

== Rival Sprite(Silver) ==

Which one are we using?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 02:08, 6 September 2009 (UTC)
:Never mind, I can't read I quess.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 02:09, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

== Kotone and Gold are the Psuede Rivals? ==

Are they?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 03:16, 11 September 2009 (UTC)
:No. They're the '''''pseudo''''' rivals. :P —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 05:46, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

== Pearl need "in the anime" section ==

Really needs it, like Silver or recently Blue, please --Ash 20:56, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

== Kotone and Hibiki/Gold ==

I completely and utterly fail to see how these two count as pseudo-rivals. You never battle them, or tag battle with them, or even see any of their Pokemon besides that Marill they play with.

I haven't played with a male PC yet, so I don't know what Kotone does, but in HG Hibiki just calls me up and tells me some lie about taking some Pokemon somewhere to see something interesting. That's all. 8( [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 08:36, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
:Next time Kotone calls me in SS, I'll see if I can record it. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 05:55, 6 February 2010 (UTC)

== Ronald ==

Wouldn’t Ronald from the TCG be classed as a rival? Mark and Mint are included in the player character section. I would add him myself but I don’t know how to work tables. [[User:Kingofall42|Kingofall42]] 11:33, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

==Y in end of each name ==
shouldn't we add that most of the main rivals names end in Y (Gary, Wally, Barry) only silver was left and he is unnamed he could have a name ending in Y (ok it's just speculation).[[User:Badwolf1234|Badwolf1234]] 14:32, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
:No, that's not important enough to really mention... -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 14:34, 7 March 2010 (UTC)

== Wally vs. May/Brendan ==

Why is Wally, who only battles the player twice with a Pokemon that isn't even a starter as the lead member of his team, considered to be the player's rival, even though May or Brendan battle the player regularly with their starter being the traditional advantageous choice against the player's? May and Brendan even get their own battle theme, like almost all the other rivals, whereas Wally doesn't. They seem to fit the classic description of a "rival" way more than Wally does, even though he battles the player in Victory Road and can be battled again after that. Regardless, my question boils down to this: why him and not them? Is it just because they're the player character that isn't chosen that they're just lumped together with Lucas/Dawn and Ethan/Lyra? [[User:Teamrocketspy621|Teamrocketspy621]] 20:25, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

I agree. I think Brendan/May are more of rivals and not "pseudo-rivals" until the end where Wally steps up. I think both characters, that is Brendan/May and Wally, are both rivals. Neither are considered pseudo because the both challenge the player continuously, unlike Dawn/Lucas and Ethan/Lyra who only aid the player. I think Brendan/May should be moved out of that "pseudo" box. [[User:Pocketfanmk|Pocketfanmk]] 00:53, 7 April 2010 (UTC)
:I also support this. Brendan/May had the Starter Pokémon that trumps yours, were fought at regular intervals...The only thing keeping Wally as the Rival is that he fights you at Victory Road, but that's only because by then your real rival had quit being a Trainer back in Lilycove.
:So yeah, move Brendan/May out of the pesuo-rival box. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 01:03, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

== (trainer class) ==

Is that really needed? This page talks about the entire existence of rivals in all of Pokémon, while calling it a trainer class leans toward the games. I'm for a split. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 22:59, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, I don't know why I moved it... —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:52, 27 August 2010 (UTC)

== Pseudo rivals? ==

I don't think we should continue using this ambiguous term. The images suggest the difference between "main rivals" and "pseudo rivals" is that the second group are simply player characters, but, well, those would simply be player characters (already included in that article) and NPC's (they already appear in their region NPC template), though not necessarily rivals. The wording in the article seems to suggest that Wally isn't a main rival because he doesn't have a starter whose typing weakens the player's, but then where does Bel fit in? Blue in Yellow? In short, I think we should just stick with a simple, concise definition for a rival in the games. From [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rival Wiktionary], a rival is
::''A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) who is well known to another and has similar skills and achievements. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.''
Taking from that, I think the following is a nice definition for "Pokémon game rival":
::''A Rival is a recurring character, introduced early in the games, who challenges the player repeatedly in different points of his or her journey and whose Pokémon's levels progress roughly at the same rate as the player's.''
So basically, two things are important: that they are well known to each other (introduced early), and that they have similar skills and achievements (levels progress at same rate). This would leave as rivals: {{ga|Blue}}, {{ga|Silver}}, {{ga|May}} or {{ga|Brendan}}, [[Wally]], {{ga|Barry}}, [[Cheren]], and [[Bel]] (basically those in the template), and we would eliminate the vague and contradictory "pseudo rival" term. Anyone agree? '''[[User:Memo326|Memo]]'''[[User talk:Memo326|326]] 20:11, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
:And give Lucas, Dawn, Ethan, and Lyra the boot? Hell yes I am all for it. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 20:38, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia about similar pokemon ==
''Ash has at least one species of Pokémon each of his major rivals own. Gary captured a Krabby, Paul uses a Torterra and Gliscor, Barry uses a Staraptor and Heracross, and Shooti uses a Janovy.''

I think without mentioning Snivy this line can lead to confusion that Ash has a Janovu, while he has no (at least as of now) because of the word "[[species]]". So basicly Snivy should be noted because it is the real tie between the two of them, not Janovu. --[[User:ЫъГЬ|ЫъГЬ]] 16:10, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

== N ==

Well, I think N should be considered a rival, because he battles you most of the times and is in the {{pkmn|Trainer}} class. Can I change the Unova section? {{unsigned|MickBooterhood}}
:He seems like a rival, but he actually is the king of Team Plasma, just like Giovanni is the leader of Team Rocket, that's why it isn't in here, or so I guess. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 13:06, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
::N isn't a rival, he is an evil team leader. Using the Trainer class "{{PK}}{{MN}}Trainer" doesn't make someone a rival. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:07, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
Yes, but it is different from other bosses... He doesn't get close to the player and voluntarily asks it to have a 'friendly' battle, and even N does it often. At first we don't really know that he's the king, so from the start it could be the third rival... {{unsigned|MickBooterhood}}
:Perhaps he is meant to appear to be a rival at the first few encounters then you realize he is not a rival at all. Regardless, that is just speculation, and N is not a rival. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:01, 5 February 2011 (UTC
::Perhaps a pseudo-rival? {{unsigned|MickBooterhood}}
:::No, he doesn't even fit the pseudo-rival type. He's not a rival, period. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 19:31, 6 February 2011 (UTC)

== Blue's sprite ==

Why is Blue's FireRed and LeafGreen sprite being used instead of his HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite? Because he is not a rival in that game? {{unsigned|Spearbeedrill15}}
::Yes. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 01:26, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

== Team Magma/Aqua (Manga) ==

Those don't really seem to fit in with the article in my opinion...or maybe the wording needs to be changed, because they're not individual characters like is mentioned in the Adventures section. It just seems strange that they're the only teams on the entire page. [[User:Toujours|Toujours]] 00:13, 31 July 2011 (UTC)

Legendary Pokémon

2011-07-23T06:18:24Z

Toujours: /* Characteristics of legendary Pokémon */

{{Samename|"Legendary Pokémon" species|Arcanine (Pokémon)}}
{{Samename|"Legendary Pokémon" website|Legendary Pokémon (site)}}
{{Samename|"Pokémon LEGEND" type of Trading Card|Pokémon LEGEND (TCG)}}
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{{Featured}}
[[File:Entei_Book.png|thumb|right|370px|An artist's interpretation of {{p|Entei}}, a legendary Pokémon]]
'''Legendary Pokémon''' are a group of incredibly rare, and often very powerful {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

While in English, all are typically grouped under the banner of "legendary", there are three distinct terms in Japanese that are used to refer to them. One, '''伝説のポケモン''' ''densetsu no Pokémon'', literally "legendary Pokémon", refers to Pokémon such as {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, who are featured prominently in the legends of the Pokémon world. A second, '''幻のポケモン''' ''maboroshi no Pokémon'', literally "illusory Pokémon", refers to Pokémon seen so rarely, such as {{p|Mew}}, that some question their very existence. This term was translated in the [[Generation IV]] games as "mirage Pokémon", in reference to the various [[Sinnoh myths|myths of Sinnoh]], and many consider it to refer to Pokémon that are restricted to [[Nintendo event]]s, not available during the course of normal gameplay. The third and newest term is '''神話のポケモン''' ''shinwa no Pokémon'', literally "mythical Pokémon", which refers to the Pokémon which are spoken of as the creators of the Sinnoh region.

==Characteristics of legendary Pokémon==

===Statistical averages{{tt|*|Considering Alternate Formes as separate Pokémon, counting Arceus once only and without Phione}}===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
HP=93.13 |
Attack=106.21 |
Defense=99.42 |
SpAtk=111.51 |
SpDef=104.25 |
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Aside from the high [[stats]] shared by most legendary Pokémon, many of them are only available once to the {{player}} in a given save file, and to obtain another legitimately, one must [[trade]] with another game. The [[gender]] of most legendary Pokémon is unknown (though there are seven notable exceptions in {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}), and all but {{p|Manaphy}} are unable to breed in captivity, even with {{p|Ditto}} (and Manaphy only produces the unevolvable {{p|Phione}} when it breeds with Ditto.)

No legendary Pokémon is known to [[evolution|evolve]], though many are part of a [[legendary trio]] or [[legendary duo]]. Much like [[starter Pokémon]] appear at the beginning of each [[regional Pokédex]] and their generation's portion of the [[National Pokédex]], legendary Pokémon typically appear at the very end of them. There is one exception to this rule- [[Victini (Pokémon)|Victini.]] Victini's [[Unova]] PokéDex number is #000, coming before the region's [[Starter Pokémon|starter Pokémon]] in the Pokédex.

===In the anime===
Legendary Pokémon typically make their anime debut in a {{pkmn|movie}}, rather than first appearing in a normal episode. Many are held in a much higher regard than in the games, with their powers seen as being almost {{wp|deity|godlike}}. They are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, usually the anime's main protagonist, [[Ash Ketchum]], who have a special connection to them. [[Villainous teams]] and others with bad intentions often seek them out, due both to their rarity and their superior power.

It has been shown that the capture of certain legendary Pokémon may lead to great catastrophe, due to their often pivotal role in nature. Despite this, however, trainers using Legendary Pokémon via Pokéballs or even as a non-owned Pokémon is not unheard of. An example of the latter use is the fact that {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} befriended and fought official {{pkmn|battle}}s with an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. Likewise, {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} in the anime owned the three {{TP|Brandon|Regis}} in Poké Balls and trained them and there were no chaotic events that followed. [[Tobias]] is another Trainer who has been shown to have legendary Pokémon in Poké Balls. Another trainer in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] owned a {{p|Heatran}}. Finally, a [[Nurse Joy]] who visited the Pewter Gym under assignment of the PIA kept a Latias in a Poké Ball.

Many legendary Pokémon are shown to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}}, while none are immortal nor invincible, as seen by the death of {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|4}} and the injury of {{an|Arceus}}. Very few, in fact, are often considered unique, with only {{an|Mewtwo}} known to be (due to the [[The Birth of Mewtwo|circumstances of its creation]]), and {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} assumed to be, due to their role in the creation of the universe and their respective regions. {{p|Genesect}} is also presumed to be a unique species, due to the modifications made to it by [[Team Plasma]].

==List of legendary Pokémon==
Of the {{numpkmn}} Pokémon species, 47 are considered to be legendary, while several more have certain characteristics of legendary Pokémon. Each [[generation]] has introduced at least one legendary trio and one legendary duo, with the notable exception of [[Generation V]] which introduced a legendary quartet and no legendary duo.

===Generation I===
The legendary Pokémon introduced in [[Generation I]] can be broken into two groups: the [[legendary birds]] and the Mew duo.

====Legendary birds====
[[File:Legendary birds.png|thumb|right|270px|{{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Articuno}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. Art by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]].]]
The three [[legendary birds]], also known as the Winged Mirages, are the resident [[legendary trio]] of the [[Kanto]] region. Each of them is based on a mythical bird, and each is associated with a [[season]] (though none of the three is associated with autumn).

In the games, all three are available in the Kanto region in all of its appearances except for [[Generation II]]. {{p|Articuno}} takes up residence in the [[Seafoam Islands]] in the south, {{p|Zapdos}} in the [[Power Plant]] (next to it in Generation IV) in the east, and {{p|Moltres}} in a variety of places, {{ka|Victory Road}}, [[Mt. Ember]], or [[Mt. Silver]], depending on the generation. In Generation IV, they are also found {{pkmn2|roaming}} [[Sinnoh]], but only in {{game|Platinum}}.

In the anime, the legendary birds appear together in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where they rule over the islands surrounding [[Shamouti Island]]. If they are disturbed and begin to fight, only {{mov|Lugia|Lugia|2}} can stop them, though it will fail without additional help from the Chosen One. Separately, Articuno appears in ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'', ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', while Zapdos appears in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]'', and Moltres appears in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]'' and ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]''.

====Mew duo====
[[Image:Mewtwo and Mew.png|thumb|250px|left|{{p|Mewtwo}} and {{p|Mew}} in [[M01|the first movie]].]]
The Mew duo, so named because of their similar genetic structure and Mewtwo's origin as an enhanced clone of Mew, are a pair of catlike Pokémon which are believed by many to be among the most rare and powerful Pokémon that exist.

In the games, {{p|Mew}} is only mentioned in years-old journals found in the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on [[Cinnabar Island]]. It was the first [[event]]-exclusive Pokémon, being otherwise available only by [[Mew glitch|glitching the game]] or [[cheating]]. One is available in the wild on [[Faraway Island]], an event area in {{game|Emerald}}, the only time it is legitimately able to be caught from the wild.

Mew appears in the anime in both [[M01|the first movie]] and [[M08|the eighth movie]]. In the first, it appears to fight against Mewtwo, while in the second, its status as the Pokémon from which life began is explored.

In the games, {{p|Mewtwo}} is revealed to have been cloned from Mew in the journals in the Pokémon Mansion. Unlike most Pokémon, however, Mew gave live birth to Mewtwo, rather than laying an {{pkmn|egg}} and Mewtwo hatching from it. Mewtwo was too powerful, however, and it escapes from the Pokémon Mansion, destroying it in the process. Mewtwo then makes its home in [[Cerulean Cave]], where all kinds of powerful Pokémon live.

In the anime, {{an|Mewtwo}} was featured prominently, appearing in several episodes of the [[original series]], [[M01|the first movie]], and [[Mewtwo Returns|the first special episode]]. Mewtwo's origin is slightly different as well, with [[Team Rocket]] boss {{an|Giovanni}} funding a group of scientists to create an enhanced clone of {{p|Mew}} for his own use. Though Mewtwo is initially a very angry Pokémon, viewing all humans as evil due to the acts of the scientists and Giovanni, eventually, when [[Ash Ketchum]] sacrifices himself to stop the fighting between Mew and Mewtwo, Mewtwo's heart softens, and he learns that some humans do care about their, and all, Pokémon. Meeting up with Ash again, Mewtwo is further shown that, although it is a genetically-enhanced clone of Mew, it and the other clones are no different than normal Pokémon, and because it erased Ash and his friends' memory at the end of their first meeting, realizes that Ash himself truly does care for others, even if he doesn't know them.

Mewtwo is known in the anime to travel around the world, traversing rooftops at night, and living its life free. It occasionally appears in anime openings, sometimes with Mew, and sometimes alone.

===Generation II===
More legendary Pokémon were introduced in [[Generation II]], adding six more for a running total of 11. The legendary Pokémon introduced in this generation down can be separated into three groups.

====Legendary beasts====
[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|thumb|right|250px|{{ga|Lyra}} and [[Eusine]] discover the legendary beasts in the basement of the [[Burned Tower]].]]
Like the legendary birds of the previous generation, a second trio of similar types was introduced in the neighboring [[Johto]] region. These [[legendary beasts]], so named because their features are reminiscent of both {{wp|canine}} and {{wp|feline}} animals, were trapped in the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] when it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, resulting in their death. The trio was revived by the power of {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and now [[roaming Pokémon|roam across the land]] because of their great power.

In the games, more than one of each exists, with only the trio that roams Johto after being discovered in Brass Tower's basement during [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] being that of the legend. Each was captured and changed into a [[Shadow Pokémon]] by [[Cipher]] in {{g|Colosseum}}, while one of the three, depending on the player's [[starter Pokémon]] choice, roams Kanto in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{p|Entei}} for {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Raikou}} for {{p|Squirtle}}, and {{p|Suicune}} for {{p|Charmander}}.

In the anime, the legendary beasts did not appear together until [[M13|the thirteenth movie]], despite being introduced in Generation II. It appears that an initial plan for the three Johto-era {{pkmn|movie}}s was to have each feature one of the legendary beasts in a central role, with {{mov|Entei|Entei|3}} taking a central role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' and {{mov|Suicune|Suicune|4}} taking the stage in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. This did not pan out, however, possibly due to the canning of Johto's {{p|Celebi}} plotline, and Raikou was relegated to a role in ''[[The Legend of Thunder]]'', featuring anime characters based on {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}}, rather than [[M05|the fifth movie]], which focused on legendary Pokémon from the then-upcoming [[Generation III]] instead.

Each of the beasts made an episodic appearance, as well, with Entei appearing in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', Raikou briefly appearing in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', and Suicune having the most prominence (as in the games) through its appearance in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'Dile]]'', ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]'', and ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]''.

====Tower duo====
[[Image:Lugia_and_ho-oh.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Lugia and Ho-Oh]]
The first [[version mascot]]s that were also legendary Pokémon, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} are a pair of legendary birds which formerly resided in [[Ecruteak City]] atop tall towers, leading to their designation. However, when the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]], home of Lugia, was struck by lightning, it burned to the ground, and both flew away, Lugia to make its new home in the [[Whirl Islands]] and Ho-Oh to search the world for a pure-hearted Trainer. The two are thought to be as closely related as they are polar opposites, being based on the eastern legends of the {{wp|Fènghuáng}} and {{wp|Ryūjin}}.

In the games, Lugia does not play a central role in the Generation II storyline, instead being mentioned only as having lived in Ecruteak City before the Brass Tower burned. It is found in the Whirl Islands in the Generation II games and their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|remakes}} if the player holds a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Silver Wing}}. It reaches prominence in the storyline of {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, where [[XD001|one]] is corrupted by [[Cipher]] to become the ultimate [[Shadow Pokémon]], unable to be purified. It is also available on [[Navel Rock]] in Generation III, as an event-exclusive legendary Pokémon.

In the anime, Lugia is featured in a central role in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where it is revealed that {{Ash}} is the Chosen One who must help it to quell the fighting of the [[legendary birds]]. Another pair of them appeared when Ash and his friends traveled to the Whirl Islands in Johto, and through this, the anime revealed that legendary Pokémon could breed (this is untrue in the games, at least in captivity, likely to restrict players from getting a limitless number of them).

Ho-Oh has a much greater focus during Generation II, being named as the savior of the legendary beasts. It can be found, if the player has a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Rainbow Wing}}, atop [[Bell Tower]] in the Generation II games and their remakes. It makes an appearance in {{g|Colosseum}}, as well, as a reward for purifying all Shadow Pokémon, and on [[Navel Rock]] like Lugia.

In the anime, {{an|Ho-Oh}} is notably the first legendary Pokémon that appeared (outside of the [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|opening animation]], at least), flying over a rainbow at the start of [[Ash Ketchum]]'s journey at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. Ash has subsequently seen it several times over the course of his journey, but has never come face-to-face with it.

====Celebi====
[[Image:Celebi_Shrine.png|thumb|right|100px|Celebi on its shrine in [[Ilex Forest]]]]
Although it has no relation to Mew that has been revealed, {{p|Celebi}} was dubbed the "New Mew" when it was introduced in Generation II because of their similar size and stats, as well as the status of being the last in the [[National Pokédex]] as of its generation and being unobtainable through normal gameplay. Unlike Mew, however, it was not believed to be the ancestor of all Pokémon, but merely the guardian of forests, traveling through time to make sure of their purity.

In the games, Celebi is available only by event, either directly (via [[Trade|trading]] or [[Mystery Gift]]), or, in {{game|Crystal}}, through an event involving the [[GS Ball]]. This made it the first event Pokémon that was able to be captured from the wild in the games after using an event-only item, something which would continue forward even to the current generation. Celebi also makes an appearance in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, but it is unobtainable.

In the anime, Celebi takes a central role in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''. In the movie, one accidentally brings [[Sam]] to the future when attempting to escape from a poacher, and is later captured in a [[Iron-Masked Marauder|Team Rocket member]]'s Dark Balls to be used to destroy the forest and rule the world. In the episode, another is attempting to heal after putting out a forest fire, and needs the help of Pokémon Ranger [[Solana]], as well as the anime's protagonists, to do so.

===Generation III===
Many more legendary Pokémon were added to the roster in [[Generation III]], with the ten new legendary Pokémon bringing the total to 21. At this point in the series, legendary Pokémon began to have a greater role in the storyline of the games, with the plot of the [[villainous teams]] introduced in this generation and the next involving the reawakening of ancient legendary Pokémon for the team's own use.

====Legendary golems====
[[Image:Regis.png|thumb|left|{{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regirock}}]]
This third trio of legendary Pokémon, based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend, featured minimally in Hoenn-region legend. Based on the three ancient ages of humanity, the ice age, the stone age, and the iron age, the [[legendary golems]] took a back seat among the legendary Pokémon introduced in their generation, and are sometimes referred to by fans derisively as the "legendary trash cans". Truly, this legendary trio, as well as its [[trio master|master]], {{p|Regigigas}}, feature the most complicated method of in-game availability, with puzzles made of [[braille]] in the Hoenn region being the keys to unlocking their mystery.

As complex as the method in which they are obtained is the legend of the golems, which is told in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and finally completed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. Long ago, an ancient Pokémon was said to have moved the continents into their present positions by pulling them with ropes. After it was finished, it created in its image three Pokémon: {{p|Regirock}}, from clay, {{p|Regice}}, from ice, and {{p|Registeel}}, from magma. Ancient people, seeing that the Pokémon was so powerful, sealed it away in [[Snowpoint Temple]], while those it had created were separated from it and taken to the Hoenn region, sealed in three chambers, and left in the hopes that one day, someone would unlock the chambers and be able to tame the three so as to tame Regigigas. They are available in the [[Desert Ruins]], [[Island Cave]], and [[Ancient Tomb]] in Hoenn, as well as the [[Rock Peak Ruins]], [[Iceberg Ruins]], and [[Iron Ruins]] in [[Sinnoh]] with an event {{p|Regigigas}}.

In the anime, the three legendary golems starred together guarding the [[Tree of Beginning]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', as well as members of {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s team in the Battle Frontier saga.

====Eon duo====
[[File:Latias Latios.png|thumb|220px|right|{{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}]]
Another of Hoenn's minor legendary Pokémon, {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} do not feature a distinct legend behind them. Nonetheless, they are incredibly rare, with only one of the two available normally to players, and the other available through an event.

Latios and Latias take on counterpart availability in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} as well as {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, with Latios being a [[roaming Pokémon]] in Ruby and SoulSilver, and Latias doing the same in Sapphire and HeartGold. In Emerald, after the player has defeated the Elite Four, their mother will ask if the Pokémon mentioned on TV was red or blue, and depending on that, one of the two will be roaming Hoenn. The other member of the duo will be found on [[Southern Island]], accessible by [[Eon Ticket]], in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and in [[Pewter City]], through the [[Enigma Stone]] event, in HeartGold and SoulSilver.

In the anime, Latios and Latias were the stars of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', where the two guarded the legendary city of [[Alto Mare]]. With a strong connection to the [[Soul Dew]], the two were responsible for protecting it from {{mov|Annie}} and [[Oakley]], who wished to steal it.
In the main series, [[Tobias]] used a Latios against Ash, as his second Pokémon in the first semi-final battle of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

====Weather trio====
[[Image:Weather trio.png|250px|thumb|right|A depiction of the cataclysmic battle between {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}]]
The trio of super-ancient Pokémon, known for their [[weather conditions|weather-related]] [[Ability|abilities]] as the [[weather trio]], serve as the [[version mascot]]s of {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and represent the three major components of the Earth: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere. Said to shape the land and sea, respectively, {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} are among the most powerful legendary Pokémon, while {{p|Rayquaza}} prevents the two from quarreling.

During the course of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]], depending on version, seek out Groudon or Kyogre, respectively, with the intention of awakening them to make more homes for Pokémon of the land or sea. Eventually, the plan goes awry, and the player is forced to defeat or capture the legendary Pokémon to stop a global disaster. In {{game|Emerald}}, instead, both teams are on the loose, intending to awaken their respective legendary Pokémon, and only with interference by the player and {{p|Rayquaza}} does the fight end up resolved.

In the anime, Groudon and Kyogre appeared in the two-part episode consisting of ''[[AG096|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG097|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. In these episodes, Team Magma and Team Aqua finally succeed in awakening the two, as in the games, though their conflict is resolved very quickly, much to the chagrin of viewers. Rayquaza appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it fought against the pair of {{mov|Deoxys|Deoxys|7}}.

====Jirachi====
[[File:385Jirachi AG anime.png|thumb|left|{{p|Jirachi}} in the anime]]
One of the two event legendary Pokémon of Generation III, {{p|Jirachi}} is known to grant wishes written on the tags on its head each time it awakens: once every millennium.

In the games, Jirachi has never had a concrete location tied to it, and it cannot be captured from the wild legitimately. However, several direct transfers have been present in the history of the franchise, most notably in the form of a [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc|bonus disc]] released as a preview of {{g|Colosseum}} which fixes the [[Berry glitch]] present in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.

Jirachi starred in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', where it befriended [[Max]] as the group attempted to keep it away from [[Butler]], a former [[Team Magma]] operative.

====Deoxys====
[[File:386Deoxys formes.png|thumb|right|{{p|Deoxys}} in its four Formes: Attack, Normal, Defense, Speed]]
A virus from space which mutated when shot by a laser, {{p|Deoxys}} was the first legendary Pokémon known to [[Form differences|change form]], taking different forms on in each of the [[Generation III]] games - Normal Forme in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Attack Forme in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed|s}}, Defense Forme in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon LeafGreen|s}}, and Speed Forme in {{game|Emerald}}, and being able to change them at will in the [[Generation IV]] games with special meteorites found in [[Veilstone City]] and on {{rt|3|Kanto}}.

In the games, Deoxys is only available on [[Birth Island]] when the {{DL|Event item|AuroraTicket}} is downloaded to FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald, though as with all event legendary Pokémon, it has also been available through direct download via [[Mystery Gift]].

Deoxys featured heavily in the seventh Pokémon movie, ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where its Attack and Defense Formes were first revealed. One of the two {{mov|Deoxys|Deoxys|7}} featured befriends a boy named [[Tory Lund]], who fears Pokémon otherwise and does not realize what Deoxys is, while the other seeks out the first, concerned for its safety. Another Deoxys featured in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis!]]'', where Deoxys's Speed Forme debuted in the anime.

===Generation IV===
Thirteen more legendary Pokémon were added in [[Generation IV]], the most of any generation so far, bringing the total to a whopping 34. Many of the legendary Pokémon of this generation have little connection to the plot of the games, instead being minor, post-League sidequests for the player to go on. Six of the 13 introduced, even, are not in Sinnoh's regional Pokédex, appearing only in the National Dex, a first for any Pokémon.

Prior to Generation IV, 680 had been the limit on a legendary Pokémon's [[Base stats|base stat]] total: this limit was set by {{p|Mewtwo}} in [[Generation I]] and was only matched - never surpassed - in Generation II and Generation III. As of Generation IV, however, the most powerful of all Pokémon in terms of base stats is no longer Mewtwo or any of its equals, but {{p|Arceus}}, the supposed creator of the Pokémon universe.

====Lake guardians====
[[File:Mesprit Azelf Uxie anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Uxie}} together]]
The [[lake guardians]], [[Sinnoh]]'s native legendary trio, represent the spirit of all consciousness, with {{p|Uxie}} embodying knowledge, {{p|Mesprit}} embodying emotion, and {{p|Azelf}} embodying willpower. According to legend, having been created by {{p|Arceus|the Original One}}, the trio have the power to tame the powerful dragons it also created.

In the games, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are found in the caverns of [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Verity]], and [[Lake Valor]], respectively, though Mesprit will roam Sinnoh after the player has encountered it, rather than battle immediately as the other two will. The trio are captured by [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s, [[Jupiter]], [[Mars]], and [[Saturn]], and subjected to the experiments of [[Charon]] to draw out the [[Red Chain]] from the gems in their bodies. Cyrus summons {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, and alone, the lake guardians' power is not enough to stop them. {{p|Giratina}} interferes and draws Cyrus into the Distortion World, where the lake guardians assist the player in navigation toward Giratina's lair.

In the anime, the lake guardians appeared, first in spirit form, in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]'', ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals]]'', and ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', to {{an|Dawn}}, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Brock}}, respectively. They were captured by [[J]], who had been hired by [[Team Galactic]], in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', and were freed by Ash, Dawn, and Brock to stop the power of Dialga and Palkia in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''.

====Creation trio====
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|180px|thumb|right|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina artwork from {{game|Platinum}}]]
The legendary creators of the Pokémon universe, the [[Creation trio]] consisting of {{p|Dialga}} of time, {{p|Palkia}} of space, and {{p|Giratina}} of matter and antimatter, are, like the weather trio before them, the mascots of [[Sinnoh]]'s trio of games, {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

In the games, Dialga and Palkia are sought by [[Cyrus]] to destroy and then remake the universe without spirit, a thing he hates about humanity. At [[Spear Pillar]], one of the two will be able to be captured in Diamond and Pearl, depending on the game, while Giratina may be obtained after the Pokémon League has been conquered. In Platinum, however, Giratina interferes with Cyrus's planned destruction of the universe, and may be captured in its home, the [[Distortion World]], while Dialga and Palkia cannot be found until the Elite Four have been defeated.

In the anime, {{an|Dialga}} and {{an|Palkia}} appeared together, fighting, in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', while Dialga and {{an|Giratina}} appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. The three appeared together, finally, in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. Dialga and Palkia were also summoned at Spear Pillar and chained by Cyrus in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', but were freed when he escaped into another universe and the Red Chain was shattered by Ash, Dawn, Brock, and their Pokémon.

====Lunar duo====
[[File:Darkrai-Newmoon Island.png|thumb|left|{{p|Darkrai}} on [[Newmoon Island]]]]
A sidequest legendary Pokémon and an event legendary Pokémon, respectively, {{p|Cresselia}} and {{p|Darkrai}} represent two phases of the moon with opposite connotations: Darkrai represents the {{wp|new moon}}, the cause of the darkest nights and bringer of nightmares, while Cresselia represents the {{wp|full moon}}, a sign of hope and good dreams.

In the games, Cresselia can be found on [[Fullmoon Island]] as part of a post-League quest to rid {{tc|Sailor}} Eldrich's son of a nightmare. It will flee immediately, roaming Sinnoh and leaving behind a [[Lunar Wing]], which will heal the boy. Darkrai is found on [[Newmoon Island]], accessible only with a [[Member Card]], and can only be obtained through an event.

The lunar duo made their debuts separately, with a {{mov|Darkrai|Darkrai|10}} appearing in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', attempting to stop Dialga and Palkia's fight from destroying its home, [[Alamos Town]], and protecting [[Alice]], its friend. Cresselia first appeared in ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle!]]'', where it fought briefly against a Darkrai.

====Sea guardians====
[[File:Manaphyphione.png|thumb|right|{{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}]]
The sea guardian Pokémon are a legendary duo that, like Mewtwo and Mew, is comprised of a parent and child. {{p|Manaphy}}, a legendary Pokémon that makes its home in warmer seas south of the known regions, bears {{p|Phione}} when bred in captivity in the known regions.

In the games, Manaphy can only be found through an event: either it may be transferred in its egg from one of the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger}} games after activating an event in those games, or can be directly received via various Mystery Gift events. Like Jirachi, it cannot be legitimately found in the wild. Phione, of course, must be bred from a Manaphy and a {{p|Ditto}}, making it the only legendary Pokémon available only through this method.

In the anime, Manaphy debuted in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', where, like in the games, it first appeared as an egg, and befriended {{an|May}}, who it regarded as its mother. It was the only Pokémon able to find the mysterious Temple of the Sea, [[Samiya]], and was regarded as the Prince of the Sea. For this, it was sought by [[the Phantom]], a pirate who wished to take the jewels of the Sea Crown deep in Samiya. Phione debuted under different circumstances, being found in [[Chocovine Town]] in ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', where they were revered as bringers of good luck.

Phione's status as a [[legendary Pokémon]] is often disputed, due to the fact that it can breed and multiple individuals can be obtained. [[Pokémon.com]]'s mailbag was once asked if Phione was legendary, to which the answer was initially no, but was quickly changed to yes; the whole mailbag section has since been taken down with the restructure of Pokémon.com. In the official game guide to {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, which is made by [[The Pokémon Company International]], it is stated that Phione is not legendary. In [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], it is not referred to by the game as "rare" or "legendary", which is the case for all other legendary Pokémon in the game. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, it is banned from the [[Battle Subway]], a rule which typically applies only to legendary Pokémon. For all intents and purposes, it is regarded by Bulbapedia to not be legendary due to the latest official source.

====Heatran====
[[File:Heatran anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Heatran}} in the anime]]
{{p|Heatran}} is the embodiment of all volcanic activity, appearing in [[Stark Mountain]] in [[Sinnoh]], where it was said to have been born at the same time as Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina created Sinnoh at [[Spear Pillar]] and created the [[Battle Zone]]. Heatran is the first, and currently only, legendary Pokémon with a variable gender.

Heatran first appeared in the anime in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the control of [[Marcus]], and later appeared in ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'' as part of a Pokémon Ranger rescue mission.

====Regigigas====
[[File:Regigigasanime.png|thumb|left|{{p|Regigigas}} in the anime]]
{{p|Regigigas}} is the master of the [[legendary golems]], having created them in ancient times and was said to have moved the continents in place, pulling them by rope.

In the games, Regigigas is found at [[Snowpoint Temple]], though it will not awaken unless all three of the legendary golems are in the player's party.

Regigigas appeared in the anime in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it attempted to stop a glacier from destroying [[Gracidea]]. Another appeared in ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', where it was hunted by [[J]] and defended by {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.

====Shaymin====
[[File:Seabreak path.png|thumb|right|{{p|Shaymin}} running down [[Seabreak Path]]]]
A legendary Pokémon that has the ability to purify areas instantly and bring plant life in abundance, {{p|Shaymin}} is referred to as the Mew of Generation IV. Unlike previous event legendary Pokémon with its straight-100 base stats, however, Shaymin has the ability to change forms, between Land Forme and Sky Forme.

In the games, like Darkrai, Shaymin is catchable in the wild after an event item has been obtained: this time [[Oak's Letter]], which requests the player's help on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}. After giving thanks to someone or something, Shaymin will appear, and will be available to be caught at the end of the [[Seabreak Path]] that appears, in the [[Flower Paradise]].

Shaymin has a central role in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', when it, as well as its Sky Forme, were officially revealed. It also has a minor role in ''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]'' involving [[Marley]].

====Arceus====
[[File:Arceus ruins art.png|thumb|left|{{p|Arceus}} creates a Pokémon egg for {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}}]]
The final Pokémon of Generation IV and the most powerful known so far, {{p|Arceus}} is, according to legend, the creator of the Pokémon universe. Born of an egg in the chaos at the beginning, Arceus's powers were awakened immediately, and from itself it made time and space, matter and antimatter, and set {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} to guard them. It created spirit as well, setting {{p|Uxie}} in charge of knowledge, {{p|Mesprit}} in charge of emotion, and {{p|Azelf}} in charge of willpower, before falling into an eternal slumber.

Arceus can be awoken from its sleep using an [[Azure Flute]] at [[Spear Pillar]], which will open a staircase to its home, the [[Hall of Origin]]. There it can be captured, though no legitimate way of obtaining the Azure Flute has yet been released.

In the anime, {{an|Arceus}} starred in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where it set out to destroy [[Michina]] and its people for their betrayal in ancient times. After changing history with the help of Dialga, Ash and his friends revealed to Arceus the true nature of human beings, and it left Michina in peace.

===Generation V===
Thirteen additional legendary Pokémon were added in [[Generation V]], tying with Generation IV to be the largest addition to the ranks, totaling 47 legendary Pokémon. {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} played a large role in the storyline of Black & White, with the respective mascot Pokémon being a necessary and unavoidable capture to progress to the endgame. The rest of the Pokémon mattered little to the narrative progression and some are still unavailable legitimately, waiting instead on future events to unlock their existence.

====Victini====
[[File:Victini-Liberty Garden Island.png|thumb|right|160px|Hilda, Victini, and Hilbert]]
{{p|Victini}} is found at the beginning of [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova's Pokédex]], being #000. Much like {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, each of its base stats are 100. It is the first [[Generation V]] [[event Pokémon]] revealed and allowed to be obtained. Victini is considered the embodiment of victory. It is said that a Trainer with a Victini will win anything no matter what.

In Pokémon Black and White, if the player possesses the [[Liberty Ticket]], the player can take a boat to [[Liberty Garden]], where Team Plasma is attempting to obtain Victini for the energy it radiates. It is later revealed that Victini was sealed in the basement of the lighthouse by a wealthy person in order to protect it from people with bad intentions.

Victini is the future star of ''[[M14|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram]]''.

====Legendary Musketeers====
{{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} are a trio of Pokémon based on the titular characters of the 1844 French novel ''{{wp|The Three Musketeers}}'', and partially on hooved mammals such as deer, oxen, and horses. According to legend, they protect Pokémon from having their habitats destroyed by humans and have been known to have attacked human castles during the Middle Ages. Like the Three Musketeers, they are considered a trio but have a fourth, younger member in the form of {{p|Keldeo}} who the other three rescued and raised after its home was destroyed by fire. All four of them can use their horns like swords, and learn their signature move, {{m|Sacred Sword}}, at level 42 (43 for {{p|Keldeo}}, most likely to refer to it becoming part of the group later).

====Kami trio====
{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}} are a trio of Pokémon based on Japanese deities; Fujin, god of wind, Raijin, god of thunder and lightning, and Inari, a fertility god. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth.

====Tao trio====
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom anime.png|thumb|left|280px|Reshiram and Zekrom]]
{{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}} represent balance through the aspects of Yin and Yang, respectively. Originally, they were a single dragon that helped found the Unova region's nation, but fighting between the two brothers who founded the nation split them into two halves. Despite this, the two Pokémon do not willing fight each other.

It is widely speculated that {{p|Kyurem}} is related to Zekrom and Reshiram due to reasons such as their types and names, in the same way Giratina turned out to be closely related to Dialga and Palkia.

====Meloetta====
{{p|Meloetta}} represents music and dance. Legend says that it once sang and danced joyfully. However, when sorrow darkened the world, it lost the melody, and its red shoes. {{m|Relic Song}} changes its form.

====Genesect====
{{p|Genesect}} is an experimental creature created by Team Plasma, under [[N]], attempting to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades. It uses special cassettes to make variations to its signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}.

==Trivia==
* Generation I is the only generation (excluding Generation V) where all of its legendaries have appeared in a movie. Mewtwo appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. Mew appeared in both ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' and in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', while the birds appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
** Ho-Oh is the only Generation II legendary who hasn't appeared in a movie, only appearing in anime appearances, opening sequences, and in a cameo in ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'', only to be Mew in disguise.
** Groudon is the only Generation III legendary who hasn't appeared in a movie. There was a fake Groudon in ''Jirachi: Wish Maker''. However, the real Groudon has appeared with its counterpart, Kyogre, in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.
** Generation IV is the generation with the greatest amount of legendaries that haven't appeared in a movie: the [[lake guardians]] and {{p|Cresselia}}. This group is notable for not even appearing via cameos in the movies, except for Cresselia, who appeared in the opening of ''[[M10|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. All four have their own debut episodes in the anime, however.
* In all but one of the games, there appears to only be one of each legendary Pokémon, but in the {{pkmn|anime}}, there is more than one of most legendary Pokémon. This may just mean that the creators of the game intended the {{player}} to only ever happen to meet one of them canonically, and in fact there are others elsewhere which the player does not encounter.
** This may be supported by the possibility of acquiring eggs of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, and {{p|Manaphy}} in the [[Generation IV]] games.
* Each generation has introduced at least one {{type2|Psychic}} legendary Pokémon and one {{type2|Flying}} legendary Pokémon, though the {{p|Shaymin|only}} {{p|Arceus|two}} Flying-type legendaries in Generation IV gain this type only in an {{DL|Form differences|Shaymin|alternate}} {{DL|Form differences|Arceus|form}}.
* According to interviews with [[Junichi Masuda]] in 2009, legendary Pokémon are the most difficult to design names for because Game Freak strives to make sure that the names of legendary Pokémon are universal across the different translations, so extra work must be put into their names to make sure that they work universally in all languages and don't conflict with anything else. This is consistent with the relatively small number of legendary Pokémon who have had their names changed outside of Japan (currently nine: the [[legendary birds]], the [[lake guardians]], and the [[Kami trio]]).
* As of [[Generation V]], aside from {{p|Arceus}}'s use of [[Plates]], there has never been a {{type|Poison}} legendary Pokémon.
* Only {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}} have a battle theme that is shared with no other. {{p|Mew}} has its own battle theme; however, it is a remixed version of the normal [[Kanto]] wild battle theme.
** The [[legendary beasts]] and the [[Tao trio]] have their own remixes of one theme.
* The legendary birds of Kanto are the most available wild legendary Pokémon, able to be caught in nine main series games each ({{2v2|Red|Green}}, {{v|Blue}}, {{v|Yellow}}, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}). The least available wild legendary Pokémon are {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Mew}}, which only appear in the wild in one game apiece; each encounter requires an [[event item]] to activate it. {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Darkrai}} may also count, as the event items for the two, though existent in the games' coding, were not released to players of {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, with the Mystery Gift events only available for players of {{v2|Platinum}}.

==Related articles==
*[[Event Pokémon]]
*[[Myths and legends involving legendary Pokémon]]
*[[Sinnoh myths]]
*[[History of the Pokémon world]]
*[[Pseudo-legendary]]

==External links==
*[http://www.dark-stars.net/Legend/ Legends of the Mon], the fanlisting for legendary Pokémon.

{{Legendary Pokémon}} 

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Walkthrough:Pokémon Black and White/Part 1

2011-06-21T01:38:56Z

Toujours: /* Route 1 */

== Starting Out ==
[[File:BW Juniper Intro.png|thumb|right|Professor Juniper and her Minccino introduce you to the world of Pokémon]]

After selecting ''New Game'', you are asked to choose your character's gender. This cannot be changed after selecting. The resident researcher of the [[Unova]] region, [[Professor Juniper]], appears and introduces new Trainers to the Pokémon world. Her lecture is important for new players, though it's nothing new to veterans of the series. She also introduces the player's best friends, [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]]. Once she is done talking, you are asked to enter your character's name. The name cannot be changed either, so double-check that you have what you want. '''It should be noted that this the first game with no default names to select from.''' Press ''OK'', and your sprite will shrink to the overworld sprite.

== Nuvema Town ==
[[File:Nuvema Town.png|thumb|right|Nuvema Town]]

You find yourself with [[Cheren]] in your bedroom, waiting for [[Bianca]] to show up. {{prof|Juniper}} believes that the three of you have potential, and has delivered a gift box of three important Pokémon. Bianca arrives shortly, and the two let you open the box and have your choice of Pokémon. Which starter Pokémon will you choose?

{| align="center" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size: 85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{unova color}};"
|-
! colspan="2" style="width: 80px; background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | [[File:495.png]] '''{{pcolor|Snivy|{{unova color dark}}}}''' 
! colspan="2" style="width: 80px; background: #{{unova color light}};" | [[File:498.png]] '''{{pcolor|Tepig|{{unova color dark}}}}''' 
! colspan="2" style="width: 80px; background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:501.png]] '''{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{grass color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Grass (type)|Grass}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{fire color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Fire (type)|Fire}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{water color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Water (type)|Water}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color light}};"
| {{MSP|496|Servine}}
| {{pcolor|Servine|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|499|Pignite}}
| {{pcolor|Pignite|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|502|Dewott}}
| {{pcolor|Dewott|{{unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{grass color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Grass (type)|Grass}}
| style="background: #{{fire color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Fire (type)|Fire}}
| style="background: #{{fighting color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Fighting (type)|Fighting}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{water color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Water (type)|Water}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color light}};"
| {{MSP|497|Serperior}}
| {{pcolor|Serperior|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|500|Emboar}}
| {{pcolor|Emboar|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|503|Samurott}}
| {{pcolor|Samurott|{{unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Grass (type)|Grass}}
| style="background: #{{fire color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Fire (type)|Fire}}
| style="background: #{{fighting color}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Fighting (type)|Fighting}}
| colspan="2" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Water (type)|Water}}
|}

* The {{type2|Grass}} {{p|Snivy}} is strong against {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type2|Water}}s, and is weak against {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Bug}}-, {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Flying}}-, and {{type2|Ice}}s.
* The {{type2|Fire}} {{p|Tepig}} is great when battling {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Bug}}-, and {{type2|Ice}}s, but has trouble when facing {{t|Water}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type2|Rock}}s. Tepig is unique due to it gaining a secondary type as it grows, while Snivy and Oshawott do not.
* The {{type2|Water}} {{p|Oshawott}} has an advantage when facing {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, and {{type2|Ground}}s, but may struggle with {{t|Grass}}- and {{type2|Electric}}s.

After you choose your first Pokémon, [[Bianca]] takes the one with a type disadvantage to yours, leaving the last for [[Cheren]]. Bianca then suggests a battle between you and Cheren. He declines, and she decides to battle you instead. When the battle is over, Cheren heals both Pokémon, regardless of the outcome. Bianca apologizes for the Pokémon destroying your room, then persuades Cheren to battle you.

{| align="center"
! {{MS|495|Snivy (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:
! {{MS|498|Tepig (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:
! {{MS|501|Oshawott (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:
|-
|{{Party
|color={{white color}}
|headcolor={{white color light}}
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|sprite=Spr BW Bianca.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}500
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000000|Bianca}}
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|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=501
|pokemon=Oshawott
|level=5
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
}}

|{{Party
|color={{white color}}
|headcolor={{white color light}}
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|sprite=Spr BW Bianca.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}500
|class=Pokémon Trainer
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|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
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|ndex=495
|pokemon=Snivy
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|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
}}

|{{Party
|color={{white color}}
|headcolor={{white color light}}
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|sprite=Spr BW Bianca.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}500
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000000|Bianca}}
|game=BW
|location=Nuvema Town
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
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|ndex=498
|pokemon=Tepig
|level=5
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
}}
|}
{|align="center"
|-
|{{Party
|color={{black color}}
|headcolor={{black color light}}
|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|sprite=Spr BW Cheren.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}500
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000000|Cheren}}
|game=BW
|location=Nuvema Town
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=498
|pokemon=Tepig
|level=5
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
}}

|{{Party
|color={{black color}}
|headcolor={{black color light}}
|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|sprite=Spr BW Cheren.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}500
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000000|Cheren}}
|game=BW
|location=Nuvema Town
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=501
|pokemon=Oshawott
|level=5
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
}}

|{{Party
|color={{black color}}
|headcolor={{black color light}}
|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|sprite=Spr BW Cheren.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}500
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000000|Cheren}}
|game=BW
|location=Nuvema Town
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=495
|pokemon=Snivy
|level=5
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
}}
|}

=== The Journey Begins ===
Leaving your room in tatters, your friends suggest that you introduce your new Pokémon to Mom. She heals your Pokémon for you, and tells you not to worry about the sad state of your bedroom. Seeing that you are about to set out on a long adventure, she gives you a gift — the [[Xtransceiver]]! This gadget attaches to the wrist and allows video calls with up to four people at once, a handy way for Mom and [[Professor Juniper]] to contact you and your friends.

The three of you decide to stop by the Juniper Lab to thank the professor for her gift. [[Bianca]] rushes off to tell her family of her impending adventure, and [[Cheren]] leaves for the lab. He waits outside for the two of you, but you'll need to stop by Bianca's house to pick her up. When you step inside, her dad is angry, and dead-set against her leaving. He cools off a little and she leaves for the lab. When you all arrive, {{prof|Juniper}} asks if you three would mind helping with her studies, researching the origins of Pokémon. She hands each of you a [[Pokédex]], and gives you a chance to name your new Pokémon before sending you on your way. Mom is waiting outside the lab, and hands each of you a {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Town Map}} to start off your journey.

Step onwards, an adventure AWAITS!

== Route 1 ==
[[File:BW Unova Route 1 {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}.png|thumb|right|Route 1]]

As you leave your hometown behind, you find [[Bianca]] and [[Cheren]] waiting for you. At Bianca's request, the three of you all take your first step onto {{rt|1|Unova}} together. [[Professor Juniper]] is waiting here, and demonstrates how to catch a wild Pokémon by beating up a {{p|Patrat}}. Weaken it... and throw a [[Poké Ball]] — that concludes her lesson. She gives you 5 Poké Balls to start you off, and heads north to [[Accumula Town]]. Bianca then suggests a Pokémon hunt; whoever has the most in their party before reaching Accumula Town wins. As you walk north, Juniper calls the three of you on the [[Xtransceiver]] asking to meet her at the nearest Pokémon Center. To win the challenge, you must catch three Pokémon, but it's not necessary to continue and you don't receive any reward for winning.

{| align="center"
|
{{catch/header|land|seasons=yes}}
{{catch/entry5|504|Patrat|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|all=50%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry5|506|Lillipup|yes|yes|no|Grass|2-4|all=50%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/footer|land|2}}
|}
{| align="center"
|
{{itlisth|land|2}}
{{itlistbod|Poké Ball|From [[Professor Juniper]]|BW|display=[[Poké Ball]] ×5}}
{{itlistbod|Potion|From the girl in the grass patch|BW}}
{{itlistfoot|land|2}}
|}

== Accumula Town ==
[[File:Accumula Town.png|thumb|right|250px|Accumula Town]]

{| align="center"
|
{{itlisth|road}}
{{itlistbod|Poké Ball|From a man in the northwest building|BW}}
{{itlistfoot|road}}
|}

As you enter [[Accumula Town]], you find the professor waiting in front of the [[Pokémon Center]]. Speak to her to learn about all of the services available inside, which unlike past games now includes the [[Poké Mart]] as well. Before she leaves, the professor asks you to visit [[Fennel]], a friend of hers in the next city. Heal up your team and be sure to buy a few [[Potion]]s and [[Poké Ball]]s for the road ahead.

Outside, [[Cheren]] directs your attention to a crowd of people gathered in the plaza. A line of people dressed in what looks like medieval armor stands behind the speaker, who introduces himself as [[Ghetsis]]. He gives a radical speech on behalf of [[Team Plasma]] that advocates the liberation of Pokémon from people. The speech ends, and the group leaves. As you and Cheren discuss the event, a green-haired man approaches you, claiming that he can hear your Pokémon "speaking". He introduces himself as [[N]], and demands a battle.

{| align="center"
|
{{Party
|color={{bulba color}}
|bordercolor={{bulba color dark}}
|headcolor={{bulba color light}}
|sprite=Spr BW N.png
|prize={{pdollar}}700
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=N
|game=BW
|location=Accumula Town
|pokemon=1

|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=509
|pokemon=Purrloin
|level=7
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ability=Limber
|held=Unknown
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
}}
}}
|}

He leaves in defeat, still muttering about the liberation idea. Who is this guy?

Head west to {{rt|2|Unova}}.

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|game2=White
|prev=no
|gamename=Black and White
|next=yes
|nextname=Route 2, Striaton City, The Dreamyard, Striaton Gym
|nextsection=2
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{{Project Walkthroughs notice}}
[[Category:Black and White walkthrough|*]]

Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)

2011-06-19T19:18:11Z

Toujours: Clarification

{{search|Japanese release|the international release|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
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{{Infobox_game | colorscheme=blue|bordercolorscheme=blue
|name=Pocket Monsters Blue
|jname=ポケットモンスター青
|boxart=Pokemon_blue_box_ja.jpg
|caption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Blue, [[version mascot|depicting]] {{p|Blastoise}}.
|platform=[[Game Boy]]
|category=RPG
|players=2 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[Link cable]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation I]] [[version|main series]]
|cero=A
|release_date_ja=October 10, 1996
|release_date_na=September 30, 1998{{tt|*|Red and Blue}}
|release_date_au=November 1, 1998{{tt|*|Red and Blue}}
|release_date_eu=October 8, 1999{{tt|*|Red and Blue}}
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/gb-blue/ Official Site]
}}

'''Pocket Monsters Blue''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター {{tt|青|あお}}''') was the third [[Pokémon games|Pokémon game]] released in Japan on October 10, 1996, as a minor revision of {{2v2|Red|Green}}, which were released earlier that year. It was thus the first [[Versions|third version]] of Pokémon, and was initially sold only to subscribers to [[CoroCoro]].

Various fixes in the game include a graphics and sound upgrade, as well as the removal of several known glitches that had been found in the original pair. Like its paired predecessors, it was never ''truly'' released outside of Japan, however, while Red and Green provided the wild Pokémon and [[version-exclusive]] lists for the rest of the world's {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, Blue provided the graphics, game engine, and script for translation.

==Plot==
Much as would become standard for third versions, players followed the plot of the previous two games. Like in Red and Green, they started in [[Pallet Town]] in the [[Kanto|Kanto region]], receiving a [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]]. As before, the choices are {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, and the {{ga|Blue|rival}} chooses the starter that is super-effective against the player's starter.


Again, the evil [[Team Rocket]] is causing chaos across the region, and it is up to the player to defeat them.

==Changes from Red and Green==
* [[Cerulean Cave]], the game's final dungeon, is redesigned.
* [[List of in-game trades|In-game trades]] are changed to different Pokémon.
* [[Rocket Game Corner|Game Corner]] prizes are different.
* The introduction of the game features a battle between a [[Gengar (Pokémon)|Gengar]] and a [[Jigglypuff (Pokémon)|Jigglypuff]], as opposed to a [[Gengar (Pokémon)|Gengar]] and a [[Nidorino (Pokémon)|Nidorino]], as it was in [[Pokémon Red and Green]]. This change carried on into the localized version of Pokémon Blue, while the original appeared in the localized Pokémon Red.
* Pokémon only available through an in-game trade in Red and Green are now found in the wild.

==Features==
===Gyms===
Much as in Red and Green, there are eight Pokémon Gyms in Kanto, each with their own type affiliation. The Gym Leaders are [[Brock]] ({{t|Rock}}), [[Misty]] ({{t|Water}}), [[Lt. Surge]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Erika]] ({{t|Grass}}), [[Koga]] ({{t|Poison}}), [[Sabrina]] ({{t|Psychic}}), [[Blaine]] ({{t|Fire}}) and [[Giovanni]] ({{t|Ground}}).

===Elite Four===
The Elite Four at [[Indigo Plateau]] also remains unchanged, with [[Lorelei]] ({{t|Ice}}), [[Bruno]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Agatha]] ({{t|Ghost}}) and [[Lance]] ({{t|Dragon}}). The {{pkmn|Champion}} is {{ga|Blue}}, who has no type specialization.

===Pokémon===
Blue did not introduce any new Pokémon, and so the 151 present in Red and Green are the only ones obtainable. Like Red and Green, some Pokémon are missing from Blue and must be traded from another game to complete the Pokédex or evolved from less powerful forms.

==[[Version-exclusive Pokémon|Missing Pokémon]]==
The following Pokémon are not obtainable in Pokémon Blue. In order to obtain any of the below Pokémon, they must be traded from one of the paired versions of [[Generation I]] which has that Pokémon available, which will be indicated.
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{{Moveentry|037|Vulpix|1|Fire||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{green color}}|'''G'''}}]]}}
{{Moveentry|038|Ninetales|1|Fire||[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|{{color|{{green color}}|'''G'''}}]]}}
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==Trivia==
*Because the script for Pokémon Blue, rather than that of Red and Green, was used for the translation of the Japanese trio into {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, an old man who trades the player an {{p|Electrode}} on [[Cinnabar Island]] claims that the {{p|Raichu}} he received "went and evolved". As Raichu does not have an evolved form, this makes no sense whatsoever. In the context of Pokémon Blue, however, it makes sense, as the player trades away a {{p|Kadabra}}, which evolves through trade, for a {{p|Graveler}} in this game.
* Pokémon Blue, as well as [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|its older, paired counterparts]], are the only Generation I games that don't give a waiting message when the saving process is in course.
** Unlike Red and Green, however, it doesn't inform the player that the saving process will overwrite the previous save file, a situation that carried over into the English versions.
*The Pokémon shown during Professor Oak's introductory lecture is a {{p|Nidorino}}. However, the cry that plays belongs to {{p|Nidorina}}. This is actually a mistake that was carried over from Red and Green. The issue also remained in the localizations.

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:''For other uses, see [[Pokémon World]].''
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[[File:PokemonWorldAnime.png|thumb|240px|An orbital view of the Pokémon world, seen in the anime. Note its resemblance to Earth.]]
[[File:Unova world map.png|200px|thumb|Map showing only the landscape. Unova is identified by squared cursor. Note the obvious similarities to Europe at the bottom of the picture, Scandinavia looks practically unchanged]]
The '''Pokémon world''' is the main planet for the [[Pokémon]] [[Canon|franchise]], set in the [[Pokémon universe]]. It bears some striking similarities with the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], certainly deriving inspiration from it, but many factors set it apart as a different place from our own world. The world of Pokémon is based on Japanese culture but various other cultures are also added and mixed.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=152 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref>

==History==
{{main|History of the Pokémon world}}
It is said in many [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh legends]] that the universe, Pokémon world included, was created by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, {{p|Arceus}}. In a void of nothingness, a single {{pkmn|egg}} came into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first Pokémon to be in existence. Arceus creates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and possibly {{p|Giratina}} and gives Dialga and Palkia the abilities to control time and space. Giratina is banished into [[Distortion World|another dimension]] for its behavior. Then, during very early formation of the world, possibly sooner, Arceus creates {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Mesprit}} to create willpower, knowledge, and emotion respectively, attributes that are in all modern [[human]]s and Pokémon. They dive to the bottom of present-day [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and [[Lake Verity]], respectively, dubbing the term "the lake guardians." Around this time, {{p|Mew}} came into being by itself, containing the DNA of every Pokémon to exist in the future.
[[File:Weather trio.png‎|left|thumb|220px|{{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s great battle]]
Long after, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, from magma, {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at [[Sky Pillar]]. Groudon and Kyogre then proceed to create landmass and fill the sea, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon World begins. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Groudon and Kyogre to retreat to special caverns, where they rest. The Red and Blue Orbs are created to prevent the reawakening of Groudon and Kyogre, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, Mew may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers. Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming various [[region]]s. The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in lava. Arceus creates the Adamant, Lustrous and Griseous Orbs before falling into a never-ending sleep.
[[File:Unreleased Unown 2.png|thumb|right|Ancient {{p|Unown}} seen in many different languages and ages]]
Many years after, the prehistoric era begins and the first prehistoric Pokémon come into being. Scientists have proven that prehistoric Pokémon roamed the land, as [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains have been found to contain the DNA of Pokémon. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species. Evolution has come, separating humans from Pokémon, to create the first humans.

During the Stone, Ice, and Iron ages, the [[legendary golems]] are created, and used as keys to seal away {{p|Regigigas}} in [[Snowpoint Temple]]. {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Registeel}} are hidden in the Hoenn region.
[[File:Brass Tower HGSS2.png‎|[[Brass Tower]] after the fire, 150 years later.|thumb|left]]
1500 years before modern times, the earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection. At this point the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutated and became weaker.

In recent history, 700 years before modern times, [[Tin Tower]] and [[Brass Tower]] were constructed. These two nine-tier towers were built opposite each other in Ecruteak City. The towers were built to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people. The view from the top of the towers was said to be 'magnificent'. In the west was [[Brass Tower]], which was said to awaken Pokémon and in the east was Tin Tower, where Pokémon were said to rest. At the time, {{p|Lugia|an immense silver-colored Pokémon}}, was said to make its roost atop the [[Brass Tower]], while its counterpart, the glorious rainbow-colored {{p|Ho-Oh}} was said to rest at Tin Tower. However, around 150 years before the games, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for 3 days. Lugia and Ho-Oh escaped to the skies unharmed. A sudden downpour put an end to the blaze. In-game lore states that three Pokémon died in the fire, but Ho-Oh was able to revive them as the [[legendary beasts]], {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}. At around this time, the first [[Pokémon League]] competitions started to take place. In the 1990s, the first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|thumb|right|230px|{{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} on [[Spear Pillar]].]]
In contemporary history, some years prior to the date, {{p|Mewtwo}} is cloned from {{p|Mew}}, and later escapes and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}. Soon after, an erupting volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of many areas on the island. Along with that, the leaders of Teams [[Team Aqua|Aqua]] and [[Team Magma|Magma]] reawaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} and they continue their great battle, only to get stopped again by {{p|Rayquaza}}. Groudon and Kyogre retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.

In modern history, the [[Sinnoh]] region has become unusually colder, due to the strange circumstances occurring across the region. The [[creation trio|legendary titans]] of Sinnoh are also awoken by a villainous team; [[Team Galactic]] use a [[Red Chain]] forged from the [[lake guardians]] to summon {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}. Their efforts are halted due to interference from the {{player}}. At this time, a rip in time-space has occurred, opening a portal to the [[Distortion World]]. Giratina escapes into its dimension along with [[Cyrus]], the [[Team Galactic]] leader. The entrance to the Distortion World closes returning the [[Sinnoh]] region back to normal. Some years after this, [[Team Plasma]] attempts to free Pokémon from human capture but for selfish reasons. They are stopped by the player in Black and White.

==Culture==
[[File:Ever Grande City Anime.png|thumb|left|The [[Ever Grande Conference]]]]
Culturally, the many depictions of the world all reflect a popular fascination with Pokémon and their interactions with humans, including {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} them, {{pkmn|training}} them, {{pkmn|battle|battling}} them, {{pkmn|breeding|raising}} them, keeping them as pets, studying them, and utilizing their varied skills. Several [[Sinnoh myths|myths]] discuss the relationship between humans and Pokémon as a very close one, and one folk tale even says that there was a time when humans and Pokémon were considered one and the same.

In a broad sense, Pokémon training is based on the answer to two questions: What should the relationship between a Pokémon Trainer and Pokémon be, and what is the best way to foster this relationship? Depending on their individual viewpoints regarding training, different Trainers follow different methods of training and focus on different areas. It is generally thought that there is no one right way to train, since many methods have valid reasons behind them and their own set of advantages and disadvantages.

However, in particular, many training methods will fall into one of two categories. The first category is methods which focus on the [[happiness]] and well-being of Pokémon and developing a bond of friendship. The second category is methods which focus on developing the strength and ability of a Pokémon and being able to control it masterfully. Trainers will often argue about which of these two views is best. In fact, this is a common theme in the [[canon]], frequently supporting the idea that friendship is the most important thing in a Trainer's relationship with Pokémon, and a good Trainer can bring out the strength of any Pokémon with their love and care.

The [[history of the Pokémon world]] is notably different from our own, and seems to be dictated primarily between the interactions between humans and Pokémon. There does not seem to be a major world religion, but some believe in the ancient myths based around [[Legendary Pokémon]], so it is plausible that the population believes in ''Pokémon'' as their religion. Backing this up, most people are generally kind and respect Pokémon. Shinto shrines and crosses have both been seen, however, as has a building that appears to be a Christian church. Also, Brock made reference to the story of Noah featured in the Old Testament of the Bible in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''.

However, there exist [[Villainous teams|many individuals]] that wish to harness Pokémon for their own nefarious deeds. Some of these people are simply do so for material gain while others hold misguided ideals to help the world. In addition, war is not unknown to the Pokémon world, [[Lt. Surge]] having fought in at least one. {{wp|Firearms}} and other weapons exist, but are not used as often as Pokémon are.

==Pokémon==
[[File:Pokemon breeder.png|thumb|right|210px|People and Pokémon working together, as seen in the TCG]]
Pokémon are living creatures that inhabit the Pokémon world, living alongside, and usually helping, humans. Pokémon have been seen within this world as being both supplements and replacements for animals and plants that exist within the real world. Most people respect Pokémon and treat them kindly, yet there exist people who take advantage of them and exploit their abilities for their own gain. Pokémon have feelings and can also understand the human language to some extent. Recreations of natural ecosystems are done with Pokémon. While some Pokémon have abilities that are normal or only slightly distorted from reality, many more Pokémon have abilities that are completely original and have no counterparts within the real world. Other Pokémon are based on [[Legendary Pokémon|legends that exist in our world]] such as {{p|Ho-Oh}} being based on a {{wp|phoenix}}.

===Evolution===
[[File:Unova starters evolution artwork.png|thumb|left|240px|The final evolutions of the starters of [[Unova]]]]
In a [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh myth]], it is said that Pokémon and people were originally the same species. Over time, some of these creatures split apart from from the rest and became humans. This theory has been explored many times throughout the Pokémon world, but not proven. {{p|Mew}} is said to be the ancestor of all life: it {{wp|evolution|evolved}} into the other Pokémon. The first human recording was during the Stone Age, millions of years before the modern era. Biological taxonomies of cellular and genetic structure have revealed that Pokémon are all actually a single species of life form and that the individual differences between each creature are actually subspecies. This can also explain why Pokémon can variously interbreed with each other. This explores the myth of evolution in the Pokémon world and makes a reference to evolution of animals and humans in the real world.

In modern times, Pokémon commonly undergo a process called [[evolution]]. During the course of a Pokémon's development, under certain circumstances specific to that Pokémon's subspecies, it may become a different Pokémon. This change is not merely physical, however, as Pokémon of a higher evolutionary stage have different and usually more powerful [[base stats]] than their predecessors, may have different [[move]]s that can be learned, and sometimes change their [[Elemental types|type]]s, though the primary type is always preserved. Most Pokémon will undergo this process.

Evolution in Pokémon, for most subspecies, is more akin to {{wp|metamorphosis}} than to actual evolution. The Pokémon whose evolution is closest to the real-world definition of evolution is {{p|Burmy}}, who takes on a different appearance depending on the environment.

===Reproduction===
{{main|Pokémon breeding}}
Nearly every Pokémon undergoes some form of reproduction. Fully developed, or Pokémon that passed their [[Baby Pokémon|baby form]] can breed with Pokémon of the same [[egg group]]. Pokémon that have no genders can only breed with {{p|Ditto}}; baby Pokémon and [[legendary Pokémon]] cannot breed at all, with the exception of {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}. Like the majority of real animals, most Pokémon have genders which can sometimes be determined by markings and gender-differences. Usually, a Trainer's Pokémon will breed in a [[Pokémon Day Care]]. It is unknown how a Pokémon reproduces, as no one has seen a Pokémon reproduce. Based on this, it is safe to assume that they only reproduce when left alone.
[[File:SugimoriEggs.png|thumb|180px|Eggs of {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Elekid}}]]
All Pokémon able to breed lay {{pkmn|egg}}s. Though, nobody has actually seen a Pokémon lay an egg, they apparently appear by the Pokémon. Pokémon usually lay one egg at a time, sometimes, in unusual occasions, lay various eggs at a time. Pokémon eggs are similar to birds' eggs, as they have a hard outer shell that protects the growing, undeveloped Pokémon inside. An egg's shell usually has a pattern reflecting the appearance of the Pokémon inside making each Pokémon egg unique from one another. Pokémon, like animals, are rather protective of their eggs. They sometimes nest them, but usually keep them close to themselves. The growing Pokémon incubates inside its egg until the time come for the Pokémon to hatch. The time it takes for a Pokémon to hatch varies from each Pokémon species and the type of egg. However, placing an egg into a PC will halt the incubation process.

Some Pokémon species have a [[Baby Pokémon|baby form]] when they hatch from their eggs. Once in their adult stages, these Pokémon are able to reproduce and continue the cycle of reproduction. Most baby Pokémon can only hatch as a baby Pokémon. However, there are some exceptions. Some Pokémon hatch into a more advanced form most of the time, but can also hatch into a baby form when [[incense|conditions]] are right.

===Pokémon as food===
It is stated in multiple Pokédex entries that some Pokémon are known to eat others, such as {{p|Pidgeot}} swooping down to catch a {{p|Magikarp}} meal from the water. Humans have also been implied to eat Pokémon, with the player's mother's {{isl|Cinnabar}} Volcano Burgers and [[Team Rocket]]'s plot to sell [[Valuable item#Slowpoketail|Slowpoketail]]s as a sweet treat in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. {{p|Farfetch'd}} itself is based on a specific manner for preparing a meal of duck, with its rarity in the wild being a result of overhunting. Several of the [[Sinnoh myths]] also mention eating Pokémon, saying that they will be born again if their bones are picked clean and returned to where the Pokémon was found.

===Classification===
Pokémon have been enumerated in several different regions by their local [[Pokémon professor]]s, taking their primary example from [[Professor Oak]], the developer of the first [[Pokédex]]. While Oak's initial development only counted the 151 Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|native to]] the [[Kanto]] region, by collaborating with the other professors to develop separate [[regional Pokédex|Pokédex listings]] for each region, the [[National Pokédex]], which counts all Pokémon known, currently catalogs 649 Pokémon.

Pokémon are also classified according to several different [[elemental types]], depending on their strengths, weaknesses, and the moves they learn. Each of these types has certain strengths and weaknesses against others, with a total of 17 types identified so far. Pokémon are known to have either one or two types. Pokémon's types can be changed by moves like {{m|Soak}} and {{m|Conversion}}, and through abilities like {{a|Color Change}}.

==Geography and nature==
[[File:RegionsMoviesMap.jpg|thumb|500px|A map of the [[Pokémon nation|nation]] in which the games and anime take place]]
The Pokémon world looks and acts like the real world in terms of geography. Each have landforms, oceans of water (the [[Oceanic Museum]] has an exhibit claiming over two-thirds of the world is covered by water, the same as Earth), and temperatures to support life - meaning that the Pokémon world is about the same size and same distances from its sun as the real world. Misty even directly refers to the Pokémon world as Earth in [[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]. However, if the Pokémon world is ''not'' Earth, it must be similar, having a similar {{wp|moon}}, similar climates, and so on, which explains the similar tides. Many different theories exist as to exactly how the Pokémon world relates to our own.

Humans and nature in the Pokémon world are linked to each other, as many towns are built around the natural environment. A point of interest, unlike the real world, is that people's links with the nature are strong and they never try to affect the natural environment, with the exception of some [[villainous teams]]. Some Pokémon such as {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} can affect and shape nature causing unexplainable droughts, storms and earthquakes that can effect the continental plates.

[[Arcanine]]'s Pokédex entry states that it is considered legendary in China and in the anime [[Jessie]]'s mother was said to have been lost in an expedition in the Andes which implies some possibility of the Pokémon world being the same as the "real world" only with extra regions.

===Structure===
[[File:KantoJohtoAreas.png|thumb|right|200px|In-game map from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} showing the connection between Kanto and Johto]]
The Pokémon world is split into several regions, [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova]] among them. These regions are large landforms much like continents in the real world, that support a large political [[region]]. Off these regions are islands that are not part of any region. These islands are grouped together to create one small region like the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] and the [[Sevii Islands]]. Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as what Pokémon are located there and what legends there are waiting to be uncovered. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, both in the way of the climate, and in the culture of the people there. The regions are generally thought to be part of a larger country because of the term [[National Pokédex]], but they are all perhaps part of a {{wp|world nation}}. There are, as of Generation V, only five official regions, yet others such as [[Orre]] and [[Fiore]] have been introduced in other games. Several small kingdoms have been introduced in the {{pkmn|anime}} as well, most of which keep themselves secluded in remote or difficult to reach areas.

[[File:Regions.png|thumb|left|175px|Regions in relation to {{wp|Japan}}]]
The geography of the regions is strikingly [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|similar]] to {{wp|Japan}}, but in a much larger scale, as seen in [[M05|the fifth movie]] (the only time when the entire planet is clearly shown). The {{wp|Kanto region|Kantō region}} of Japan is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the Pokémon world, it is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of Kanto corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chubu region|Chūbu}}. In Japan, the Kanto region is often contrasted with {{wp|Kansai}}, which is like Johto, to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the combined region of Kansai and western {{wp|Chubu}}. Hoenn is based on the southernmost parts of Japan - {{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū}} and {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}} - with the latter highly condensed. Sinnoh has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}}, part of {{wp|Sakhalin}} and {{wp|Kunashir Island}}. Unova has been said to be based on the island of {{wp|Manhattan}} and the {{wp|New York City Metropolitan Area}}. Regardless, the {{pkmn|games}} have referenced real places on Earth, such as {{wp|South America}}, {{wp|Australia}}, {{wp|China}}, {{wp|Antarctic}}, the {{wp|United States}}, and the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}, while the anime (and related products) have referenced places such as {{wp|Hollywood, California}}, {{wp|Minnesota}}, {{wp|England}}, and {{wp|Paris, France}}.

===Climate===
[[File:Diamond Dust Platinum.gif|thumb|{{DL|Snowpoint City|Diamond dust}} twinkles in [[Snowpoint City]].]]
[[File:BW Prerelease seasons autumn.png|thumb|left|[[Seasons|Autumn]] in the Unova region.]]
Most regions have different climates. Regions and islands like the [[Hoenn]] and the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] further south in the Pokémon world have a warmer climate than northerly regions, possibly due to an {{wp|equator}}, much like on Earth. It gets so hot in Hoenn that there is a desert with a raging sandstorm. Meanwhile, the [[Sinnoh]] region is cooler than other regions, and becoming colder due to climate change in the region. It is snowing constantly in the northern area of the region. Some Pokémon such as {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} can affect climate and weather.

Weather conditions still apply in the Pokémon world, and as clouds and {{weather|rain}} exist, so must the {{wp|water cycle}}. Many weather conditions that appear on Earth are also in the Pokémon world, such as {{weather|rain}}, {{weather|hail}}storms, {{weather|snow}}, {{weather|fog}}, and {{weather|sandstorm}}s. Given that plants and trees seem to grow in a normal manner, it can be reasonably assumed that the other major cycles, such as the {{wp|carbon cycle}} and the {{wp|nitrogen cycle}}, exist as well.

===Environment===
The natural environment in the Pokémon world is much similar to the real Earth's environment. Areas with a high density of trees make up forests, landscapes that receive very little precipitation create deserts, while loose broken-up particles of rock make large coastal beaches attracting people and Pokémon alike. The [[Hoenn]] and the [[Sinnoh]] regions boast many dramatic environments ranging from rainforests to deserts.

[[File:Montecorona13jun08.gif‎|thumb|left|180px|[[Mt. Coronet]], the tallest mountain in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], with the entrance to the [[Distortion World]] seen above]]
The Pokémon world is mainly green and lush, based on factors such as plant structures including trees, shrubs, and grasses. Grass is usually uncontrolled and makes [[tall grass|tall grass patches]] that form prime habitats for [[wild Pokémon]]. There is a [[Sinnoh Myth]] that explains why Pokémon appear when people walk into the [[tall grass]]: When Sinnoh had just been created, a Pokémon proposed that they should always be ready to help the humans. There are also large mountainous areas that tower above low lying land areas. The largest mountain range is [[Mt. Coronet]], which stretches from the top to the bottom of Sinnoh, splitting the whole region in two. Man-made and natural occurrences form [[caves]] in the mountainsides that are able to be explored or passed through to get to other cities. Many natural phenomenons appear in the Pokémon world such as snowing ash that covers the area is caused by the nearby volcano that smokes and rains down on the area.

Humans and nature in the Pokémon world are linked to each other, as many towns are built around its environment and they never try to affect the natural environment. [[Pacifidlog Town]], for example, is built on wooden rafts and logs that float on top of a {{p|Corsola}} colony, while [[Sootopolis City]] is built in the crater of a hollowed, erupted volcano. An ecosystem is formed when all plants, Pokémon, and people in an area function together with all of the non-living physical factors of the environment. It is said that Pokémon are more in tune with nature than humans.
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==Physics and technology==
[[File:Gold Silver Ethan Time Capsule.png|thumb|right|150px|A Time Capsule, used to teleport Pokémon back in time]]
Science and technology in the Pokémon world is more advanced than the real world. Technological advances have evolved the Pokémon world, scientists have created ways to [[Pokémon storage system|store Pokémon on computers]], [[Global Terminal|send Pokémon around the world]], [[Time Capsule|send Pokémon back in time]] and [[fossil|clone fossils to create prehistoric Pokémon]], yet people's lives in the games are simple and very natural. Scientific achievements such as {{wp|cloning}} and [[Poké Ball|energy conversion]] mingle with magical elements such as spontaneous [[evolution]] and [[Time flower|flowers]] that can replay a short time sequence, giving one the sense that the Pokémon world is very different from our own. The state of technology conceivably places the timeframe we see in either the present day, or perhaps in the future, but this is merely speculative. Scientists at the [[Devon Corporation]] and other companies are still working on more advanced and slightly impossible inventions like a Pokémon Dream Projector that makes a visual projection of Pokémon dreams, Pokémon Speaker that allows communication with Pokémon, and a Pokémon Transformator that turns people into Pokémon (which Bill accidentally did when testing his teleporter). {{wp|Antigravity}} machines exist alongside basic means of travel such as [[bicycle]]s and trucks.

One of the most advanced and commonly used technology used in the Pokémon World is the [[Poké Ball]] which transforms a Pokémon into energy so it can be contained in the small ball. In a {{pkmn|battle}}, once the opposing [[wild Pokémon]] has been weakened, the {{pkmn|Trainer}} will throw a Poké Ball at it. Assuming the Poké Ball hits it and is not dodged or hit back to the Trainer, the Poké Ball will open, convert the wild Pokémon to an energy form, pull the energy into its hollow center, and then close. The wild Pokémon will then be given the chance to struggle to try and escape the Poké Ball. Poké Balls originated from [[apricorn]]s, which is a non-synthetic Poké Ball. Old apricorn Poké Balls were able to be unscrewed at the disproportionate top and manually be released, to let the Pokémon out. There are now several different kinds of Poké Balls, each for different occasions, including the infamous Master Ball which is able to capture a wild Pokémon without failure.

[[File:Open PokeBall.gif|frame|left|A Poké Ball, the most common technology used in Pokémon]]
Despite the amount of advanced technology available, comparatively few [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|modes of transportation]] are seen. This may be because the world is often shown through the eyes of a [[Pokémon Trainer]], who usually travel on foot for a variety of practical reasons such as cost and finding [[wild Pokémon]]. Or maybe some transportation such as cars and trucks are harmful to the natural environment and Pokémon by the poisonous pollution from the vehicles. The most common transportation used to get to other regions or islands is by sailing by boat or ship, as it is a quick and easy way to get to other lands, while most regions have their own ferry. People can also use Pokémon for transportation by {{m|fly}}ing or {{m|Surf|swimming}}.

In the anime, the physics of the Pokémon world are sometimes stretched to [[anime physics|unrealistic degrees]]. Some common examples are unusual feats of strength and agility, surviving lethal attacks, and {{wp|hammerspace}}.
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==Trivia==
* Kanto and Johto are the only landscapes to be connected in a way.
* The existence of foreign Pokédex entries, different {{p|Unown}} markings, and characters like the [[Meister]], [[Fantina]], and [[Looker]] point to the fact that there are other languages in the Pokémon world (although it is unknown what other language(s) Looker speaks, his speech patterns indicate that he is not a native speaker of the language used by people from the [[Pokémon nation]]).
* Regular animals have been seen in some of the older media while regular plants like apple trees or pine trees are still seen often or even daily. There is a possibility that both animals and Pokémon exist within this world in a complicated ecosystem; often real animals are referenced in a Pokédex entry, especially if the Pokémon being referred to is based on an animal. Humans and plants exist, helping this theory.

==External links==
===On Bulbagarden forums===
*[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=313 Pokémon world discussion forum]

==References==
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Pokémon Center

2011-06-17T03:26:02Z

Toujours: Fly definitely doesn't bring the player to the last PokeCenter visited

: ''For information about the retail store chain, see [[Pokémon Center (store)]].''
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[[File:Silver Cave entrance.png|300px|thumb|right|A rural Pokémon Center in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
A '''Pokémon Center''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンター''' ''Pokémon Center'') is a type of building that provides regulatory services for [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. Pokémon Centers are found in most towns and cities of the [[Pokémon world]]; every major city or town holds a Pokémon Center. Some Pokémon Centers can be found outside of towns next to large forests or [[caves]]. Pokémon Centers are built where many Trainers gather and the area becomes popular. This is to accommodate those Trainers in need and serve as a resting spot. The most common service the Pokémon Center offers is healing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} free of charge.

{{m|Fly}} always brings the player to the Pokémon Center in the town or city chosen, and {{m|Teleport}} always brings the player to the Pokémon Center they last visited (or to the Pokémon Center of the city/town they are currently in).

==In the games==
In the [[Pokémon games]], Pokémon Centers are important buildings found in most towns and cities, sometimes even on [[route]]s. Pokémon Centers are essential to Trainers as they provide many facilities and host most game mechanics. Non-player character Trainers and their own Pokémon are often found hanging around in Centers, offering general advice and information on the events in the town or area it is situated in. Though the setup of the Centers has varied slightly throughout each generation, all Pokémon Centers have these functions:

* A [[Pokémon Center Nurse]] heals all party Pokémon in a matter of seconds. This service heals all status conditions, recharges {{DL|Stats|Hit Points|HP}} and {{PP}} of all [[party]] Pokémon, free of charge. The nurse is located at the main counter just as the player enters the Pokémon Center.
* Pokémon Centers also host the Cable Club and the Union Room, which facilitates multiplayer gameplay. Originally, linked players could only battle and trade one another, but in later generations, players can [[mixing records|mix records]] and [[Wi-Fi Plaza|play games]] together.

* Trainers also have access to a [[PC]] so that they can change out their [[party]]. Players are able to deposit and withdraw Pokémon, along with ability to store and withdraw items and display their [[Hall of Fame]] details.
* In Generations I-III, saving the game inside a Pokémon Center is required to facilitate linking with console games such as Pokémon Stadium and Colosseum.

===Generation I===
[[File:Pkmncenter2.png‎|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}]]
In Generation I, a Pokémon Center consisted of two counters on a single floor. The counter on the left has a [[Pokémon Center Nurse|nurse]] that will heal the player's Pokémon. The counter on the right contains the Cable Club, which allows players to link with each other. Talking to the women at the desk will allow the player to enter the Cable Club. Furthest to the right is the [[PC]] to deposit and withdraw Pokémon or items. Generation I also includes two of the few examples of a Pokémon Center that isn't in a town, which are the Pokémon Center on {{rt|4|Kanto}} outside [[Mt. Moon]], and the Pokémon Center in {{rt|10|Kanto}} outside the entrance to the [[Rock Tunnel]]. Future generations employ rest houses that only offer healing services in areas similar to that.

====Cable Club====
The original link-up place was at the far end of the Pokémon Center in [[Generation I]] [[Kanto]]. Players can link together to simply battle each other in a one-on-one fight and trade Pokémon with each other. Two players linked by a first generation [[Link Cable]] can enter the cable club. Pokémon Yellow featured an extended version of the Cable Club with the option to choose special battle rules or cups.

===Generation II===
[[File:Pokemon Center GSC.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}]]
[[File:PCCenter.gif|frame|left|Inside of the Pokémon Communications Center in {{game|Crystal}}, with dialog translated.]]
In Generation II, to accommodate greater linkup functionality, the Pokémon Centers of both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] expanded to two floors. On the first floor remained the counter where a nurse would heal Pokémon, as well as a PC, while on the second floor resided the Cable Club.

====Cable Club====
Located upstairs in Pokémon Centers throughout [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], this Cable Club consisted of three rooms. The Cable Club Trade Center facilitated trading, the Cable Club Colosseum allowed battling, and the Cable Club [[Time Capsule]] provided a way to trade Pokémon with the [[Generation I]] games. Because there were no female [[player character]]s prior to {{ga|Kris}}'s introduction in {{game|Crystal}}, a player who has chosen Kris must be "changed" into the {{ga|Ethan|male player}} sprite before they may link with any other game. This is still the case if the game is linked with another copy of Crystal Version, even though sprite data for the female choice exists.

Two players can enter the Cable Club with a first generation {{wp|Game Link Cable}}.

====Johto Mobile Center====
Only in the Japanese Crystal version, there is a Pokémon Communication Center in [[Goldenrod City]]. Added was the ability to battle over mobile phones upstairs, and two new items downstairs: Pokémon News, a news machine which aggregated news about Trainer accomplishments and Trade Corner, which let a Trainer place a Pokémon up for trade. This process was in essence a prototype for the [[Global Terminal|GTS]].

===Generation III===
[[File:RSEpokecenter.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}]]
[[File:FRLGCenterInside.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]]
Pokémon Centers during Generation III remained in a two-floor setup, similar to the way they were in Generation II. The only difference is that the stairs to the second floor are larger and more noticeable, taking the shape of an escalator.

In [[Orre]], there are only three official Pokémon Centers. They are located in [[Phenac City]], [[Agate Village]], and [[Gateon Port]]. The Agate Village and Gateon Port Centers do not have facilities for linking with the [[Generation III]] Game Boy Advance games and all have unique appearances, however. "Self serve" healing machines, identical to ones staffed by a nurse in a Pokémon Center, appear scattered throughout Orre, generally next to a PC.

{{sign|FRLG|header}}
{{sign|FRLG|title|"Heal Your POKéMON!"}}
{{sign|FRLG|POKéMON CENTER}}
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{{sign|RS|header}}
{{sign|RS|title|"Rejuvenate your tired partners!"}}
{{sign|RS|POKéMON CENTER}}
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{{sign|E|title|"Rejuvenate your tired partners!"}}
{{sign|E|POKéMON CENTER}}
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[[File:Phenac Pokémon Center.png|thumb|left|Inside the Pokémon Center in [[Phenac City]]]]
====Cable Club====
Similar to the Cable Club in Johto, the [[Hoenn]] Cable Club's Pokémon Center has a Cable Club Colosseum and a Cable Club Trade Center. Now four players can link with a third generation {{wp|Game Link Cable}} to battle in a [[double battle]]. A new feature was added to the Cable Club called the Cable Club Record Center, which allows two to four trainers to swap data. Similar to the Pokémon News in Crystal version, swapped trainer data shows up on [[television]] shows on televisions found all across Hoenn. Also, Trainers' [[secret base]]s are copied over in the record mixing.

====Wireless Club====
The [[Generation III]] Kanto and {{v2|Emerald}} version Hoenn have a Wireless Club. The Wireless Club meets in the [[Union Room]], where up to 40 trainers may (in groups of five) talk and battle, as well as trade via a trading board similar to the Crystal version Trade Corner. The Cable Club's room has the standard Trade Center and Colosseum. Pokémon Emerald version's Cable Club also has the Record Center.

===Generation IV===
[[File:Pokemon Center DPPt.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
[[File:HGSSPokéCenter.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
In Generation IV, Pokémon Centers introduce a basement floor, utilizing Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Opposite the second floor escalator, another escalator downstairs to the basement appears. While the second floor retains the same functionality that it did during Generation III with four player on the DS's wireless connection, the basement floor is where players can link up with others around the world using {{wp|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}}. The first floor, as always, is where a player can heal their Pokémon and a [[PC]]. As of {{game|Platinum}} players can also challenge a Trainer or Trainers inside some Pokémon Centers.

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} the Pokémon Center was redesigned again. The second floor became a mezzanine, located above and directly behind the main desk, and two staircases were added on each side of the desk for access to it. The PC was moved to the corner of the desk. All functions remain the same. The player's [[Walking_Pokémon#Pokémon_HeartGold_and_SoulSilver|partner Pokémon]] will return to its [[Poké Ball]] while being healed. Also, if the first Pokémon in the player's party fainted prior to healing, it will return to being the partner as soon as it has been revived.

{{sign|DPcity|header}}
{{sign|DPcity|Heal Your Pokémon!}}
{{sign|DPcity|title|Pokémon Center}}
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====Wireless Club====
In [[Generation IV]], Sinnoh and Johto both have a wireless club just like [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]], but with a lack of a Record Center. However, the Pokémon Centers in these regions have a basement, where the Wi-Fi Club is located, for people to connect to each other if they are registered on each other's [[Pal Pad]]. Here they can battle and trade, and they can talk to each other through the built-in microphone of the DS, instead of with a chat box like it was in [[Generation III]].

====Wi-Fi Plaza====
The [[Wi-Fi Plaza]] is an enhancement to the Wi-Fi Club in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver. It is found downstairs in the Pokémon Center. Players from around the world can enter a "plaza" to make Poffins and play mini-games together via Nintendo Wi-Fi. The player can walk around the plaza and communicate with other players in the plaza. A leap in multiplayer gameplay is introduced, allowing up to twenty players to enter the Wi-Fi Plaza at a time. The player may only spend a certain amount of time at the Wi-Fi Plaza each day.

===Generation V===
[[File:BW Pokémon Center.png|frame|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Black and White|s}}]]
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the [[Poké Mart]] has been combined with the Pokémon Center, this is similar to how the Elite Four lobbies of previous generations contain both a Poké Mart and a Pokémon Center. The [[PC]]s in this generation have a help function, which describes a wide variety of game-related topics.

As with HeartGold and SoulSilver, the second floor is a mezzanine above the healing station. All wireless features found on the second floor Pokémon Centers in Generation IV, as well as the Wi-Fi feature present in basements, can be found here by talking to the person to the left and on the center, respectively. The person to the right allows players to access to Global Trade Station, as well as all the features brought by the [[Global Terminal]], such as viewing of [[Vs. Recorder|recorded videos]]. The Global Battle Union or GBU can also be accessed here, allowing players to battle random players via Wi-Fi. The Geonet globe can also be found on the second floor, allowing players to point out their real world location, as in the Generation IV games. All Pokémon Centers except the one in the {{OBP|Pokémon League|Unova}} have a second floor.

==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, a [[Nurse Joy]] heads each Pokémon Center. The healing process takes place in real time, unlike in the games, so Ash and his friends often have to wait until his Pokémon are fully healed. All Pokémon Centers are connected and, in times of crisis, all Pokémon can be [[Pokémon storage system|transferred]] from one to another, as seen in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''. Pokémon Centers are considered an important service, as shown in ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]'' where, in the past, the town residents built a Pokémon Center as a community project.
[[File:Unova Pokemon Center.png|thumb|right|The Pokémon Center as it appears in the anime|200px]][[File:Pokémon Center heal.png|thumb|left|Ash's Pokémon, including his {{AP|Pikachu}}, going to be treated|220px]]

Pokémon Centers are designed for Trainers so they can rest between {{pkmn|training|activities}}. Trainers use Centers as gathering places, so they can share information about Pokémon. They also have access to video phones, PC with trading functions and most offer free food and lodging. As a [[Pokémon journey]] can take a long time, Centers can be used as mailing destinations. A Trainer can arrange for their loved ones to send them packages, typically to the next Center they're traveling to. Inside a typical Pokémon Center, one can find a front desk, a lobby (sometimes with vending machines), a [[Poké Ball]] room, an Emergency Room with plenty of beds for injured Pokémon, a recovery room, a waiting room, rooms for lodging, and a cafeteria.
[[File:Pokemon Center BW002.png|thumb|200px|right|Another Pokémon Center in the [[Unova]] region]] A lobby may also have a large widescreen TV or several smaller TVs so Trainers can watch typically Pokémon-oriented shows, such as ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'', [[Pokémon Contest]] broadcasts, and major competitions like the [[Pokémon League]]s of each region and the [[Grand Festival]]. A typical sleeping room has a desk and chair and two sets of bunk beds to maximize space, and girls do not have to sleep in separate rooms from boys. At least one Center was shown in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'' to have a small library with a computer (presumably connected to some kind of internet), as an information room. It is unknown how these activities performed by a Pokémon Center are financed. On the outside, they come in all shapes and sizes, but usually have a rather large ''P'' somewhere.
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==Differences among generations==
<gallery widths="66px" heights="80px" perrow="4">
File:Pokémon Center RBGY.png|Generation I
File:Pokémon Center GSC.png|Generation II (Johto)
File:Kanto Pokémon Center GSC.png|Generation II (Kanto)
File:Pokémon Center RSE.png|Generation III (Hoenn)
File:Pokémon Center FRLG.png|Generation III (Kanto)
File:Pokémon Center DPPt.png|Generation IV (Sinnoh)
File:Pokémon Center HGSS.png|Generation IV (Kanto/Johto)
File:Pokémon Center 2 HGSS.png|Generation IV (Violet City and Ectruteak City)
File:Pokémon Center BW.png|Generation V
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Pokémon Centers. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: ジョーイさん　あいたくなったら　ポケモンセンター ''Jōi-san aitaku nattara, Pokémon sentā.'' "When I want to meet Nurse Joy, Pokémon Center."
* For [[BW008]], [[Professor Oak's Live Caster]] is about Pokémon Centers. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: ジョーイさん　ポケモンセンター　やすみなし ''Jōi-san, Pokémon Sentā, yasuminashi.'' "Nurse Joy, Pokémon Center, without a break."
* If a Trainer gets at least four stars on their {{ga|Trainer card}} in [[Generation IV]], the nurse at the Pokémon Center will make special mention of this, and then refer to the player by name upon subsequent visits.
* A man in the [[Resort Area]] describes how Pokémon Centers come to be in an area. When {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} appear, Trainers will also come. When Trainers appear, Pokémon Centers will also come about.
* The Pokémon Center's theme music has remained essentially the same throughout the franchise. It is notably different at [[time|night time]] in [[Generation IV]].
*A remix of the theme music was used in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].
* In the Japanese and Korean versions of the [[Generation II]] games, the sign of Johto's Pokémon Centers have a Poké Ball logo and the letters PC while Kanto's use the same sign as [[Generation I]]. However, the Generation I sign was used for both regions in the international versions.
*In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the nurse's speech line after healing the player's Pokémon was changed from "We hope to see you again!" to "Please, come back again any time!"
**However, after the player receives four [[Trainer stars]], she says "We hope to see you again!" instead.
* In [[Generation IV]], if the "Walk through walls" cheat is used to go past the desk, and the cash register-like object is interacted with, the dialog will be the same one used when interacting with the shelves in a [[Poké Mart]].
*In the Sinnoh based games, a healing machine can be obtained in the underground to be placed in the Secret Base. However, it cannot heal Pokémon.

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Talk:Driftveil Gym

2011-06-02T23:32:18Z

Toujours: /* Trivia */

==Trivia==

I know no trivia is supposed to be added yet, but would just like to point out that two of the trainers, Isaac and Felix, are possibly named after the main characters of two different Golden Sun games. Those characters, like the trainers in the gym, control earth powers. [[User:Toujours|Toujours]] 03:11, 2 June 2011 (UTC)

:Might as well say that in the Japanese version, they may be named after Kankichi and Ginji Ryotsu of {{wp|Kochikame}}. --'''神智の[[User:神奇超龍|超龍]]「'''[[User talk:神奇超龍|對話]]'''」''' 03:36, 2 June 2011 (UTC)

::If those had anything to do with it other than names, I would agree, but it seems like a very strong coincidence that it happens to pick two names that are both protagonists in the series, and both control earth powers like the Ground type gym. [[User:Toujours|Toujours]] 23:32, 2 June 2011 (UTC)

Talk:Driftveil Gym

2011-06-02T23:11:10Z

Toujours: /* Trivia */

Talk:Pokémon Black and White Versions

2011-06-02T18:45:17Z

Toujours: /* Volbeat */

==Regions?==

Do we have any word on what the new region(s) will be? It'll be based on unused portions of real-world Japan, will it? (Like [[wikipedia:Shikoku|Shikoku]], for instance?)  --[[User:Tanaka Shimoya|Tanaka Shimoya]] 06:23, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
:Not yet, but maybe soon.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 06:43, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
::We knew the names of Diamond and Pearl back in 2005, in the earliest days of the wiki. We didn't get the name Sinnoh until after I had joined in 2006. That's how big a gap DP gave us. Given, this is due at the end of the year, but if we knew the region name '''''I WOULD HAVE SAID SO'''''. I can read Japanese, katakana specifically, and would have made that article immediately, if I knew any more than you guys do. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:58, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
:::The region's called [[Isshu]]. [[User:Empoleo]]

== French intrawiki link ==

Hello !
Since this page is protected, can someone add ''Pokémon Noir et Blanc'' as french link, please ?
Thanks
[[User:Zhuquarnage|Zhu']] 15:55, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, there's a [http://www.pokepedia.fr/index.php/Pok%C3%A9mon_Noir_et_Blanc French page], and there's also a [http://www.pokewiki.de/Pok%C3%A9mon_Black_und_White German page]. Somebody should definitely add those two. [[User:Wolf|Wolf]] 23:19, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

== Worth noting? ==

I was wondering if it was worth noting in the article that this is the first time 2 generations of Pokemon games have come out on the same system.--[[User:Pkmn|Pkmn]]
:{{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were both produced as enhanced Game Boy cartridges. So ''technically'', Gen I & II are the first two generations to come out on the same system. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 19:20, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
::Well, Gold and Silver were playable on the GB, but they were designed for and had more features on the Game Boy Color. These games (as far as we know) are being developed specifically for the DS. --[[User:Pkmn|Pkmn]]
:::And these games could easily have features for the 3DS. We're not mentioning it. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 15:26, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

I was wondering if it is relevant to include in the trivia that the games were the 88th most popular searches in Google reported around 9 A.M but occupied this place around 8a.m {{Unsigned|EmpoleonMaster}}

:While that is interesting I don't think it is worthy enough to not, but how did you figure this out? It's neat. [[User:Pokemon1234567890|Pokemon1234567890]] 01:43, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

::Just if anyone was wondering about where i obtained the information about the searches in the internet, i just came by this information while i was doing some research about it. Only to be more exact they were classified as mild in the "hot" or popular searches in Google, there was also provided a graphic about how much this increase was but i could not obtain it. {{Unsigned|EmpoleonMaster}}

== Vehicles ==

Just thought i'd point out before it's mentioned on this page, but the shot of a bridge with cars driving underneath ISN'T the first vehicle in a Pokémon game, as most people seem to forget the moving van in the opening of the Hoenn games. A minor point, but one i always seem to remember :P [[User:Dawnshadow|Dawnshadow]] 13:52, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

How about the S.S. Anne Truck in the Kanto games? [[User:Pokemon1234567890|Pokemon1234567890]] 01:42, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:''I'' just want to point out that the Corocoro page didn't say that it was the first vehicle in the games, just that there will be a vehicle that has never been seen in the games before - it could be a unicycle for all we know. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 01:45, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
::Hmmm.........[[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta|Skateboard]] anybody? =P --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User Talk:Theryguy512|512]]''' 02:22, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:Or even a bus system. We shouldn't assume it will be a car. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 12:01, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

== Irony ==

Would it be worth to note the irony in the fact that the first Pokémon games, named after ''colours'', were in ''greyscale'', and now these games, named after excessively dark and excessively light ''shades of grey'', are in third-dimensional 1900+-bit ''colour''? [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]] - [[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|Please don't hurt us...]] 02:00, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
:OK, that's funny. But I don't think it's too notable. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 02:13, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
::It could probably be noted that they're the first games since Generation 1 to be named after colors, though? I know, ''technically'', white and black aren't colors, but really no one except art students cares about that. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 02:21, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
:::Aren't gold and silver colors in addition to metals? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 11:44, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
:::: They're all colors, except most of them are ''also'' mineral colors. I think even "Fire Red" and "Leaf Green". -- [[User:Pro-mole|Professional Mole]] ([[User talk:Pro-mole|Talk here]]) 11:09, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
Re:"white and black aren't colors".What, since when? --[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 11:15, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
: White is the lack of color and black is a mixture of all colors [[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 20:37, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
::Not in light. the opposite is true! :P [[User:ShinyPikachu|Shiny]][[Pikachu (Pokémon)|Pikachu]] 23:34, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

== Gray Version ==

Do '''''not''''' discuss that here. Just like people thought from the get-go that the third version of RS was gonna be a green gem (Emerald) and third version of DP was gonna have Giratina as a mascot (Platinum), people think from the get-go that the third version to Black and White will be Gray. Congratulations! There's a ''forum'' where you can talk about it. Bulbagarden Forums has a fifth generation subforum, and that is easily a better place to put your crappy speculation for a third version to games that don't come out until the end of the year when the ''last'' third version we got took two years after its primaries to be released. And it will be Gray if it is, because "grey" is a synonym for "old". '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:14, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
:No need to get your panties in a bunch. By the way, "grey" is a perfectly acceptable variant of "gray." --[[User:Zelrio|Zelrio]] 16:16, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
::Uh, I think TTEchidna's a male. [[User:Magikarp123193|magikarp123193]] 15:05, 17 July 2010 (UTC)
:::Dude, old discussion is old.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 15:31, 17 July 2010 (UTC)

== Shiny legendary dogs to unlock feature in Black/White ==

As seen in recent Pokémon news, [[shiny]] [[legendary beasts]], to be given away at the [[m13|new movie's]] premiere in Japan, will unlock a feature in the upcoming Black and White. This info also tells us it will somehow be compatible for trade between {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, {{game|Platinum}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

They have unique moves that are not normally known by {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Entei}}. Raikou will know {{m|Zap Cannon}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}, and {{m|Weather Ball}} and will hold the [[Micle berry]]; Suicune will know {{m|Sheer Cold}}, {{m|Air Slash}}, and {{m|Aqua Ring}} and will hold the [[Rowap berry]]; and Entei will know {{m|Flare Blitz}}, {{m|Howl}}, and {{m|Crush Claw}} and will hold the [[Custap berry]]. All three will also know {{m|Extremespeed}}.

Please add this! - [[User:050294|050294]] 14:44, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

== Gameplay footage released on Pokémon Sunday ==

Pokémon Sunday released footage of the female player walking in a 3D city that had some {{p|Pikachu}} animated billboards.

Video seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK8AYptQHpg&fmt=18 here]. - [[User:050294|050294]] 02:46, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
:You sure that was animated? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 04:21, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
::I just checked that and the billboard above the Pokémon Center in that city is pretty stationary, it is a Pikachu billboard though. –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 04:36, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
:::Oh well. I guess I was seeing things. - [[User:050294|050294]] 07:39, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
::::So I guess your Pokemon wont follow you anymore... [[User:Blade Bro.|Blade Bro.]]
:Maybe, maybe not. Let's leave the speculation to the forums.... *points at banner at the top of the page* —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:25, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

== What Is This For? ==

Is this for the soon-to-be-released Nintendo 3DS or for just the normal DSs?
[[User:Legendary Catcher]] 0:57:10 3 May 2010 (UTC)
:Not confirmed yet, I don't think. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 00:59, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
::Right now it appears it's for the DS, but a lot of people, such as me, think that it's going to have extra features on the 3DS. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:00, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
:::It was confirmed for DS since before we even had the titles. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 08:12, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
::::And it says so in the article. Wow!
::::This line of correspondence is now CLOSED. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:32, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

== Tentative websites ==

Please put these (hidden, of course) as the possible sites for the translations:

http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/ for Global (placeholder)

http://www.pokemonblackwhite.eu/ for Europe (redirect)

http://www.pokemonblackwhite.co.uk/ for the UK(redirect)

Most likely, all registered correctly.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''immewnity'']][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 01:37, 12 May 2010 (UTC)

:It's official. These are the sites.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''immewnity'']][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 22:01, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

::These all just redirect to the new English page. If anything is added it should be http://www.pokemon.com/blackwhite/en/ (which is the English site, by the way). --'''[[User:6259||''6259'']] 20:56, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

== Isshu Region ==

CoroCoro just confirmed that the games will be in the Isshu Region. {{unsigned|Pokemonemerfan1954}}
:Thanks, I'll update the appropriate pages. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 11:12, 12 May 2010 (UTC)

== Starter Pics ==

I just thought that maybe since CoroCoro showed the New Starter Pics and The New Characters they maybe could be added to the page. But im not saying they should forcibly. [[User:CodyDelis|CodyDelis]]

== Sprites ==

http://i41.tinypic.com/2gt6pa0.png

Could someone replace the current sprites for revealed Pokémon with these? They're cleaned-up PNGs, in contrast to the ones we currently have, which still have JPG pixelization when zoomed in. And it's not letting me upload them myself, I assume because of the whole new Pokémon thing. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 18:11, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
:The Archives are locked until Monday, so I suggest maybe you contact an active admin right now, if you want them uploaded.—♥ [[User:Jello|Jel]][[User Talk:Jello|lo]] 18:18, 15 May 2010 (UTC)

== New site link ==

http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/series/bw/

I can't edit the main page, so I'll let somebody who can put this on in place of the current link. (The link as it is now leads to a very old website, and this one has all the new information, etc.) [[User:Ztobor|Ztobor]] 19:43, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
:Never mind, the site redirects. [[User:Ztobor|Ztobor]] 03:23, 18 May 2010 (UTC)

== Images ==

Hi. Does anyone remember me? Well, if you take a look on the PKMN Black & White Version article on the "Pokémon Wiki" on Wikia you can find other images. I suggest getting permission from the site first before using the images here. Just to let you all know! [[User:Tommy-SAN|T-SAN!]] 22:48, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
:No I don't. Also, we are fine we can get our own images no need to get them from Wikia of all places. Thanks, --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''ピカチュウ!''']] 22:49, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
::(conflicted) I do... And we just don't really consider Pokémon Wiki to be too realiable... [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 22:52, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Okay, whatever you guys like. I don't think of it as realiable as this one either, but you can always look at the images if you want to, it gives more of an idea of what the games will look like. --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 02:01, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
::::I think people already know how the games are going to be since like yesterday. --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''ピカチュウ!''']] 02:03, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Pokemon Wiki probably just stole them off of someone else, sort of like how all of their info is stolen from us. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:14, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
::::::Considering they have an image of Sinnoh as their pic of Isshu (File:IsshuRegion.jpg on their site), they're not to be trusted for some stuff.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''immewnity'']][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 22:01, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

== New Pokemon ==

http://www.pokemon.com/blackwhite/en/

Would somebody like to confirm the validity of these images?--[[User:Skaisdead|Skaisdead]] 16:33, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
:It's on the Japanese site too with the same exact images, so.. yes, it's confirmed. That... was sudden.... ▫▫'''[[User:Tina|ティナ]]'''[[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|★]] 16:45, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

They are official. Reshiram, and Zekrom. Confirmed on [http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/series/bw/ the Japanese site] as well. [[User:Mefredbob|Mefredbob]] 16:47, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
:Is this the first time that the English and Japanese names of any Pokémon are confirmed simultaneously? This is so friggin' awesome! - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 16:57, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
::It's weird. Have the starters or Zoroark even been confirmed in the US yet? {{unsigned|Skaisdead}}
:::No, they haven't. And I would like to add an important piece of info on this page. It turns out that the [http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/series/bw/#/product Boxarts have been revealed] [[User:ShinyPikachu|Shiny]][[Pikachu (Pokémon)|Pikachu]] 18:40, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

== European release date ==

[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2010/pokmon_black_version_and_pokmon_white_version_for_nintendo_ds_coming_to_europe_in_spring_2011_17844.html Spring 2011 as well] '''[[User:TheChrisD|TheChrisD]]''' [[User_talk:TheChrisD|Rants]]•[[Special:Contributions/TheChrisD|Edits]] 17:56, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
:And that press release also confirms that these Pokémon are going to be on the cover, they state on which cover, and that they're legendaries. Fairly obvious, yes, but in here that everything needs super official confirmation, it is nice to have it (I think there had not been an official confirmation of that before this). '''[[User:Memo326|Memo]]'''[[User talk:Memo326|326]] 18:04, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
::It's a little strange that there was no mention of they being the cover pokémon for each version in both the Japanese press (and I read the Japanese official site) or American press, but there is a quick note about it on the UK site... Even though it's obvious that they both will be on the covers, I don't really feel like this being confirmation. They just say which will appear in which game, not the cover. But maybe that's just me.--[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 19:14, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
:::The boxart is here, for the Japanese versions:[http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/series/bw/#/product] —♥ [[User:Jello|Jel]][[User Talk:Jello|lo]] 19:16, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

==Website Links==
Somebody should update the links section with the new English website for these games. (http://www.pokemon.com/blackwhite/en//) [[User:6259|62]][[User Talk:6259|59]] 21:36, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
:That's the minisite. A full site will be made at http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/ eventually.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''immewnity'']][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 22:01, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
::Or there might be construction at http://www.pokemonbw.com/ .--'''[[User:Immewnity|''immewnity'']][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 12:42, 29 May 2010 (UTC)
:::It is probably just construction because when I just tried to get onto that site IE8 said that the "site is forbidden." Probably, it will be up in the next few days. Thanks for the update. [[User:6259|62]][[User Talk:6259|59]] 21:00, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
::::It's http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/ . Trust me. Please put this on the page.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''immewnity'']][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 17:45, 12 September 2010 (UTC)
:::::And now, as per coding on Pokemon.com, it's confirmed. Adding to page.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''immewnity'']][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 21:57, 22 November 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Should we add that this is the first time the games have been revealed in America before the Japanese games actually came out? — [[User:Axxonn|'''Axxonn''']][[User talk:Axxonn|the]][[Special:Contributions/Axxonn|Awesometrainer]] 18:04, 29 May 2010 (UTC)
:No. HGSS were the first games...--[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psy''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 18:11, 29 May 2010 (UTC)

we could put that reshiram and zekrom were the first pokemon to be revealed around the world at the same time in japan?
([[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 19:13, 29 May 2010 (UTC))
:Why here though? Irrelevant... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 19:16, 29 May 2010 (UTC)
::As for the part about Reshiram and Zekrom, it's already added on their articles that are currently in my [[User:Jello/Sandbox/Reshiram (Pokémon)|sand]][[User:Jello/Sandbox/Zekrom (Pokémon)|box]]. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jel]][[User Talk:Jello|lo]] 19:30, 29 May 2010 (UTC)

==DS or 3DS==
Despite this article saying that this game can be played on Nintendo DS, I read the page [[Nintendo 3DS]], and saw that the game is played on 3DS not DS. Or is it the game can be played by both DS or 3DS? I am confused. Can somebody tell whether this game is played on DS or 3DS?

[[User:Tetrix|Tetrix]] 09:39, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
:This game is going to release on DS. Check out the official cover boxes of both games, it's DS. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 09:53, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
::But yes, it should be able to be played on the 3DS anyway; Nintendo has confirmed that most DS games can be played on the 3DS. Whether it's enhanced in any way by this remains to be seen. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 12:56, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

== Zekrom Link ==

The link that's supposed to link to Zekrom under the boxarts apparently leads to a page that does not exist, but when you click it, it does lead to Zekrom's Pokemon page. I assume someone made the links before they created the Zekrom page, so it stayed red. Could somebody please change this?--[[User:MewSoul|MewSoul]] 14:16, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
:All you have to do is purge the page. That makes the most current revision appear. You can purge the page by pressing the clock next to your username. [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig's]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A-B-Cs]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 15:07, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

== Slight edit. ==

The first paragraphs of the article:

''In addition, Pokémon battles will be fully animated, with Pokémon on both sides constantly moving, with a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle.''

''In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene, speech balloons for dialog, and a combined Pokémon Center and Poké Mart building.''

Are almost the same, I suggest merging this into one paragraph, so we don't fall into redundances. [[User:Masatoshi|'''聖人''']] [[User talk:Masatoshi|'''''wat''''']] 18:02, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

== Names in other languages ==

===In other languages===
{{langtable|color={{white color light}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|fr=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiβe Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|es=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

Since the games have been announced internationally, with the current exception being South Korea, can an admin add this to the article, please? [[User:Pokemon lover|ポケモン]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|あいこうか]] 14:38, 4 June 2010 (UTC)
:Okay, we got a problem here with the background color. We need the background to be white, or at least, ghost white... [[User:Pokemon lover|ポケモン]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|あいこうか]] 14:55, 4 June 2010 (UTC)
::Can someone add this to the article? It is supposed to be there. Also, I think the colors I changed it to look better. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:26, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
I'd like to note that the symbol in "Weisse" (β) on the German name is actually a beta, which is a Greek letter and not the Eszett in German. The correct symbol for the Eszett is "ß". Could somebody change this? I would, but it's not letting me edit the page for some reason. - [[User:JWhitt|J]][[User_talk:JWhitt|Whitt]] 11:24, 9 August 2010 (UTC)
:Changed. Thanks for pointing it out. The reason that you couldn't edit it is that it has been protected to prevent speculation from being added. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:15, 9 August 2010 (UTC)

== 3D Buildings? ==

Did anybody else notice that the inside of the Pokémon Center is 3D? Should we add that information? [[User:Pawsrent|Pawsrent]] 16:22, 25 June 2010 (UTC)

== Release date! ==

Pokemon Sunday revealed that the release date for Black and White in Japan is September 18th, 2010. Can someone please edit this in? --[[User:Jonouchi|Jonouchi]] 23:39, 26 June 2010 (UTC)
:Done. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 23:53, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

== Inverted Pairings ==

Generation V is the first time that the pairings between version color and version mascot are '''inverted'''. (I.E. Reshiram, the White Dragon, is the version mascot of Pokémon Black while Zekrom, the Black Dragon, is the version mascot of Pokémon White.)--[[User:Arima|Arima]] 02:51, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
:Yes, it is some Honkey <s>shit</s> crap. --[[User:Zelrio|Zelrio]] 13:19, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

::I think that's to fit the "Ying Yang" thing. Reshiram being the white circle in the black, and Zekrom being the black circle in the white. --[[User:KengoMel|KengoMel]] 10:42, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

==Chiramyi==
Someone edited the page, claiming this to be the correct romanisation. However, nowhere else is this used, and Chiramii is a more accurate romanisation for before the official one is released. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:38, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

== New stuff in the new Oha Suta trailer ==

*Features
**Pokémon Musicals: Appear to be Super Contests in all but name.
**PokéShifter: Already reported on. Apparently a Pal Park analogue.
*Pokémon
**A fawn
**A swan
**Miruhog (ミルホッグ): From "見る" (''miru'', to watch) and "groundhog". Obvious Minezumi evolution
*Moves
**Fire Oath (ほのおのちかい): Fire-type, 10 PP
**Nitro Charge (ニトロチャージ): Fire-type, 20 PP
**Grass Mixer (グラスミキサー): Grass-type, 10 PP
**Grass Oath (くさのちかい): Grass-type, 10 PP
**[[Blastoise (Secret Wonders 2)|Waterlog]] (みずびだし): [presumably] Water-type
*Trainer classes
**American football player
**Nurse
**Some guy with a big backpack, but he's not a bear like previous Hikers
**Baker
**Tightrope walker?
*Places
**Battle Subway
—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 07:24, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

== No walking Pokémon?? ==

So far none of the revealed images show walking Pokémon. Maybe the walking with Pokémon is just optional now but still I would think there would've been some images showing the trainer walking with Pokémon by now. (Show previous generation Pokémon walking to avoid revealing new ones too soon) If there is no walking with Pokémon in this game, I'll be a bit crushed. That feature was so fun in HeartGold and SoulSilver. I mean, these new games can very well use the Pokemon sprites from HG/SS. But if the feature is to be revealed as included in the future, would it be worth mentioning that it's the first Pokémon game with a walk with Pokémon feature that makes the feature optional? (Option to recall/send out Pokemon manually) --[[User:Brats817|Brats817]] 10:15, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
:Actually, that might mean that out OD sprites on every template will have to be replaced. Damn, they look way better than the MS ones. [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 10:43, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

== Removing features. ==

I Noticed in various videos promoting the game, Pokemon do not follow the trainer around as they did in HeartGold and SoulSilver. Was this feature just bound to that selection of games? --[[User:Proctor|Proctor]] 20:33, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
:The section directly above talks about the same thing. This sort of question is better for the forums. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 01:29, 1 August 2010 (UTC)

==EP links==
The Spanish link should instead lead to [[:es:Pokémon Ediciones Negra y Blanca]], and the Portuguese link that should be there is [[:pt:Pokémon Black e White]]. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 05:30, 1 August 2010 (UTC)

== Infobox game ==

Well, that template gets messed up with the gallery, can anyone fix it? [[User:Masatoshi|'''Masatoshi: Gen. II>All.''']] [[User talk:Masatoshi|'''''Discuss.''''']] 06:37, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

I don't see any issue with it. --[[User:Goldenpelt|Gοlden]][[User talk:Goldenpelt|pelt]] 07:12, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
:The infobox and gallery are too wide, so it forces the gallery below the infobox's end. Maybe you have a wider screen than me and Masatoshi do.--[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:15, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
::Oh. The way it was worded, it seemed like they were saying that the template got messed up. --[[User:Goldenpelt|Gοlden]][[User talk:Goldenpelt|pelt]] 07:18, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

== Watch ==

At about 4:33 a new Pokémon can be seen and there is tons of gameplay elements.. also the evolution sequence. I'm pretty sure this is reliable and it has tons of info.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGn4EkM5CVU]
--[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 17:00, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
:Those new Pokémon are Denchura, Doryuuzu, and Ononokusu. We've seen them before, but there's not enough information for us to have articles on them. '''~ [[User:Sol|sol]][[User talk:Sol|ar]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|is]]''' 17:06, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
::Also, it's been already mentioned in the news [http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ads_for_Pok%C3%A9mon_Black_and_White_feature_unseen_footage here]. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 17:12, 6 September 2010 (UTC)

== Famitsu ==

Apparently, the new Famitsu issue came out, and Black and White received a 40/40. Since this is the first set of games that got this rating (the highest thus far I think was a 37/40 (what game, I'm not sure), I figure that might be included on the article, no?
[[User:MajinNecro69|MN69]] 03:28, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
:If this is added, then a Bulbanews link should be added to [[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score]]. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:27, 8 September 2010 (UTC)

== Korea ==

Korean version has been announced several days ago. The titles are, as expected 포켓몬스터 블랙 and 포켓몬스터 화이트. The time of release - Spring 2011. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 08:20, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

== This theme is "Opposite poles(対極)". ==

This theme was declared. http://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/000/024/24648/ [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 15:40, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
:North/South rumor confirmed! Or not really. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:55, 14 September 2010 (UTC)

== Platinum Entries? ==

Has anyone else noticed that it seems like all Gen I-IV Pokémon's Pokédex entries are simply copied from Platinum, or at least from Gen IV entries? Any instances where this is untrue?--[[User:Black Yin Zekrom|Black Yin Zekrom]] 22:34, 30 September 2010 (UTC)
:They are all the 'Dex entries from Platinum. --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''Pikachu!''']] 00:00, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

Well then, there's somethin trivia-worthy.--[[User:Black Yin Zekrom|Black Yin Zekrom]] 02:00, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

== Release date ==

Hey guys, I just went to GameFaqs today in an attempt to get Gaurdian signs (it comes out tomorrow...) and they gave me a list of games release dates. Guess what two other Pokemon games were on the List? If you guessed Pokemon Black and Pokemon white...you win. It said the release date was 04/02/11. April 2nd 2011 [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 17:45, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:Bulbanews it. I don't know if it's true, but a draft won't hurt. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:54, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
::GameFAQs, Gamespot, and other sites always make a fake date around that time. Then HeartGold and SoulSilver ended up coming out half a month earlier. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 16:16, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
:::They're called placeholder dates, not fake. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 23:45, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

== Back to Basics ==
Wasn't sure if it should be mentioned in the summary or its own section, but the article should mention that the creators wanted to give players the brand new feel of Red and Green/Blue all over again. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 05:04, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

== C-Gear ==

I was looking at the features tab, and noticed that the 3.1 C-Gear heading was empty. There was also a C-Gear page that was deleted for some reason. I found a page on Serebii.net -> http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/cgear.shtml. Could someone maybe add this in or explain what the deal is? Thanks. --[[User:Jdthebud|Jdthebud]] 06:39, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
:We don't currently have the info on the C-Gear because no-one has added it yet. Feel free to. And feel free to create a page for it. The one that was deleted was deleted because someone had confused it with the Live Caster, and written the article about the Live Caster. Also, please remember that other fansites are not reliable sources of info. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:50, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
::Thanks. I don't really use Serebii that much for "reliability", I was just seeing if any preliminary info was out there. I am not really able to make a page as I don't know anything about it, I was just wondering about the deleted page and the fact that a blank section doesn't really look right - If there's nothing to put under it, then it shouldn't be there, IMO. However, that has been remedied, and thanks for responding. You answered my question well! --[[User:Jdthebud|Jdthebud]] 01:00, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

== Shouldn't the Famitsu thing be RECEPTION? ==

As above.--[[User talk:444Zekrom|444]][[User:444Zekrom|Z]][[Zekrom|ekrom]] 09:39, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

== Shroomish ==

It's actually exclusive to Pokémon Black. I know because I caught one. I think it might be Paras that is exclusive to Pokémon White. Just guessing cause they're mushrooms. It needs to be fixed. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 19:25, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

== US Release Date ==

I recently found that the US release date for [[Pokémon Black and White Versions]], which is April 2, 2011. I discovered this information as I was pre-ordering them at GameStop. Is this considered a reliable source of information, and is there any way of putting the US release date on the page? Thanks! --[[User:Galladequaza|'''Gallade''']][[User:Galladequaza|'''quaza''']]
:No, it's not reliable. GameStop guesses at release dates when it comes to preorders, just so they have more to promise than the vague "Spring 2010". Until we get something from Nintendo themselves, we aren't adding any specific dates. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 01:33, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
::Not to mention that's a Saturday and Nintendo releases new games on Sunday. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 15:58, 7 November 2010 (UTC)

== A Bit More Trivia ==
In the trivia section, there's a note that points out many 'staples' of the series that BW do not feature (three rods, Game Corner, etc.). Isn't it worthy to add to that section that BW are also the first games that are not remakes, since the first generation, where the male protagonist's name doesn't end in "ki" (Hibiki, Yuji and Koki) and the female's name doesn't have the syllable "ka" (Haruka and Hikari)? [[User:Veggietable|Veggietable]] 15:30, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== Australian Release Date ==

Is the Australian Release Date refering to Australian Spring or North Hemisphere Spring? It seems unfair that we have to wait three months after the rest of the world. [[User:Maril and Co.|Mr. Maril Of Oldale]] 00:54, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
:The Australian minisite says "Early 2011", so I've updated the page. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 05:38, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. I assume this was put in by someone who didn't know we have Autumn when Americans have spring [[User:Maril and Co.|Mr. Maril Of Oldale]] 03:10, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

== Characters' History ==

Apparently Nintendo Dream had an interview a while back regarding the origins of some of the games' characters, such as N and the Gym Leaders. I found some translations/impressions from the interview [http://pokejungle.net/2010/11/22/character-designs-and-inspirations/ here] and [http://www.pokecommunity.com/showpost.php?p=6321861&postcount=24 here], but not the actual reported interview. Anyone want to search for it and place the info on the articles? [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 08:51, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

==Possible English Release date==

This may not be correct so don't jump to conclusions yet but a flyer at gamestop listing next years game releases it listed Pokémon Black and white for '''Sunday April 17, 2011''' This seems official to me I don't think Gamestop would lie, but I'll look for furthur details. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 17:30, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
:Gamestop's had placeholder release dates before. I'd take it with a huge-ass grain of salt. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 17:32, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
::Well it follows the previous release date times on Sunday and in spring. Remember I did not say it was confirmed so don't tell me I'm wrong. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 17:36, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
:::Not saying you're wrong, just saying there exists the possibility of it not being right. Plus, I'm really hoping for a March release date. It's earlier. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 20:22, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
::::Gamestop used placeholders all the time. They gave three different HG/SS dates and two different Guardian Signs dates. Those release date books they have aren't the most reliable. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 01:47, 24 December 2010 (UTC)

== New PBW Template ==

I don't know how to make templates but I have an idea. It might look messy but you never know. Since there are no walking Pokémon in PBW could there be separate party templates for Gen V and Gen I-IV, Gen V with MS sprites and Gen I-IV with OD sprites? —[[User:Strongriver|強力な]][[User talk:Strongriver|河川]][[Special:Contributions/Strongriver|!]] 09:33, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
:That's not really relevant to this page. It would look very messy, especially considering that some pages have two party templates. I think that it is best to just leave it the way it is. Hopefully we get OD sprites in another Generation V game. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:08, 9 January 2011 (UTC)

=={{template|Infobox_game}} template ==
Right now game titles are writen with black font on almost black background, it's kinda hard to read. If one to swap ''colorscheme'' and ''bordercolorscheme'', titles become easier to read, but titles of subcategories (Basic Info, Ratings...) contrary harder and infobox itself looks worse and less appealing. Is there a way to change titles color to white? It would make more sense and be easier to read... --[[User:ЫъГЬ|ЫъГЬ]] 12:34, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
:How's that? [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 18:50, 11 January 2011 (UTC)

== Battle Revolution Compatability? ==

So I'm guessing these don't work with Battle Revolution, unless the 3-D sprites, announcer voice-overs, and move cinematics are loaded from the games, which I don't think they do
[[User:ChknNuggets|ChknNuggets]] 17:44, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
:They don't. The disclaimer on the bottom of the Japanese boxes says as such. [[User:Bluesun|Bluesun]] 09:56, 16 January 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia: Catching version mascot? ==

The Trivia section states that the game requires the player to catch Reshiram/Zekrom in order to continue the plot ... but back in ''Ruby/Sapphire'' the player had to fight Groudon or Kyogre as part of the story, and in ''HeartGold/SoulSilver'' the player is required to battle their version mascot before they can surf out of New Bark Town and proceed towards Victory Road.

So does this mean the player is specifically required to ''catch'' their version mascot, and not merely face it in a battle? If so, Black/White are indeed the first generation to do this, but as the US release isn't for another few months, that's just a guess and I could be wrong. --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]] 07:32, 20 January 2011 (UTC)''
:I think that it was clear enough before. It said "required to catch", so I don't see that as misleading. In the other games where you have to battle the version mascot, you are not "required to catch" them. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:36, 20 January 2011 (UTC)

:: I guess my issue was stumbling over the phrasing of "if the pokemon is ''not caught''" (which could technically occur three ways: Not battled yet, fled from battle, or knocked it out). I know editing Trivia sections is discouraged at this time, but by now I've thought up a better (and shorter!) way for phrasing it and I want to get it out of my head before I forget. --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]] 18:52, 17 April 2011 (UTC)''

== ? ==

Do these games require 3DS, or does a normal DS Lite run these games? Just askin' before I make the decision to purchase either game. =) --[[User:Neekerisanni123|Sanni]] 16:23, 20 January 2011 (UTC)
:Any console with "DS" in its name works.----'''''無限の知性''''' ◎ [[User:Dennou Zenshi|ＤＥＮＮＯＵ]]'''[[Special:Random|◆]]'''[[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|ＺＥＮＳＨＩ]] 16:31, 20 January 2011 (UTC)

== Glitch ==

There seems to be a glitch with the main infobox in this article; the words "Black" and "White" in the heading are overlapping. [[User:Taromon777|'''T a r o m o n''']] 11:46, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
::It's probably just your browser. Everything looks fine to me. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 19:29, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
:::Oh, that's right. . . that was pointed out to me before, but I couldn't figure out why it was doing that. The only thing I could think of now was IE stacking the tables which were all in the same cell, which it shouldn't be doing anyway. I separated them into separate cells, so it should be all fixed now. Hopefully I haven't introduced any other bugs. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:53, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia ==
The trivia states that these games are the first games since yellow to be named after colours but black and white are not actually colours ([[User:Matty19892009|Matty19892009]] 14:07, 23 January 2011 (UTC))
:New comments to the bottom please. And if they aren't colours, would you mind telling me what colour this text is? How about this text? [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:32, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
::Oh, and don't even mention Gold and Silver being colors. I'm pretty sure they're supposed to be named after the minerals of gold and silver. --[[User:BeeBwakka|Bee]] [[Special:Random|§]] [[User talk:BeeBwakka|Bwakka]] 01:36, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
:::Actually, Gold and Silver are named after the colors. In Japanese, there is a distinction between Gold and Silver as metals and as colors, and the games use the colors in their names. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:21, 7 February 2011 (UTC)

== Antiwar ideas that stay in Pokémon Black and White ==

The developer included antiwar ideas to Pokémon Black and White. [http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg]
The name of the magazine is Da Vinci.[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=244][[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:13, 7 February 2011 (UTC)

== Game Informer Review ==

Game Informer gave the games a 8.75 out of 10 in the issue I just got today.--[[User:Marchbaby|Marchbaby]] 00:10, 12 February 2011 (UTC)

It has been a few days since I added the above and since it was not changed I am adding it now. Feel free to rewrite it to be better than what I have done.--[[User:Marchbaby|Marchbaby]] 22:45, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
:Thank you. Next time you find out something new, feel free to add it right away :) —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 11:00, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Thank you. I thought you guys did the table thing for reviews like on Wikipedia so I posted this before checking but since it is only text here I am glad since I cannot do the tables on a wiki to save my life. I will keep looking for more reviews.I did find that videogamer.com gave the games a 9 out of 10 so I will add that as well.

== Music ==
Nobody thought to add the fact that the music changes depending on the battle situation? *Adds* [[User:PoketoaTheFirefox|PoketoaTheFirefox]] 17:13, 14 February 2011 (UTC)

== Doubtful source. ==

Also, some of the new Pokémon appearing in both games were designed by James Turner of Nintendo of America instead of Game Freak's design team. This is to tie up with the American feel of Black and White.

1 "James Turner" belongs to Nintendo of America.

2 This is to tie up with the American feel of Black and White.

Where is this source? "James Turner" is an employee of game freak.[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=204][[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 18:08, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

James Turner is not American.　James Turner is a British. The source is Nintendo Dream vol.205. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 01:11, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
:James Turner should really have his own article too. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:36, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

::He is a game director now. [[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/career/person01.html]][[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 03:20, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

== Time after the other generations? ==

Should we include how many years after the previous Generations Generation V occurs?

If Gen. I and III occur at the same time, and Gen. II and and IV occur 3 years after that, then we can narrow Generation V down to happening at least 1 year after Generation II/IV due to Cynthia mentioning being beaten by the protagonist of Generation IV.

Just a thought [[User:Robster10|Robster10]] 18:41, 22 February 2011 (UTC)
:Fourth paragraph of the [[Generation V]] article:
::Generation V occurs an unknown amount of time after Generation II and Generation IV. The Team Rocket Grunt who stole the Machine Part appears, saying that while he had intended to revive Team Rocket upon returning home, he instead fell in love and had a son. Cynthia mentions visiting the Distortion World and being defeated by a young Trainer as Sinnoh League Champion.
:—[[User:Minimiscience|Minimiscience]] 18:44, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

Ah okay, i didnt notice that on the Generation V Page.
[[User:Robster10|Robster10]] 18:47, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

== Special DSi Bundle ==

Do we have information on the new DSi bundles anywhere on the site? They just got confirmed by IGN, but I wasn't sure if it was official before. [[User:NotSteve|NotSteve]] 22:54, 24 February 2011 (UTC)
:I checked and it wasn't, so I put it there. --[[User:NotSteve|NotSteve]] 16:00, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
::GAME in the UK have been advertising them for about two weeks or so. [[User:Bluesun|Bluesun]] 01:05, 27 February 2011 (UTC)

== Pokemon Black and White getting new features on the 3DS? ==

As we know now, the the 3DS has been released in Japan (http://ds.ign.com/articles/115/1152699p1.html). I remember reading back on IGN that Pokemon Black and White would get more features than just the DSi's features only if played on the 3DS instead (can't find the page to link to, but I swear I saw something like that). Has anyone actually tested Black or White on a 3DS to see if anything gets added? I know the games have Infrared, but the 3DS only has that. If we find 3DS exclusive features, maybe we could note that in the article somewhere. [[User:RedLuigi|RedLuigi]] 00:29, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
:IGN was wrong. The creators of the games confirmed there were no 3DS features. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 05:32, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
::I believe that it has the same enhancements that it has on [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo DSi XL]], where it uses the camera, and this is where the misconception came from. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:36, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
:::Ah, I see now. No wonder I couldn't find the article for it, IGN probably deleted it after realizing their mistake. [[User:RedLuigi|RedLuigi]] 16:40, 2 March 2011 (UTC)

== 3rd March ==

It should also be added that people who pre-ordered early online with GAME in the UK got their copy of the game today (in most cases) [[User:Daniel1993|Daniel1993 used to be Robbo5002]] 19:40, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
:No it shouldn't. It's very common for some people to get the games early. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:05, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

== White and Black? Where did that come from? ==

''"These games are being advertised as "White and Black" instead of Black and White at Toys "R" Us."''

Um, I work at Toys "R" Us, and I can tell you that this is certainly not the case. They're being advertised as "Black and White", just like they are everywhere else. I even have a promotional display from Toys "R" Us that I got to take home that I'm looking at right now, and guess what is says? Not "White and Black".

And even if that was true, it seems like rather useless trivia, much like most of the trivia on this wiki... Seriously, a page shouldn't have 30 lines of trivia.
[[User:Tyeforce|Tyeforce]] 22:28, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
:In what country do you work in?[[User:The Sandwich Oven|That Sammich]] [[user talk:The Sandwich Oven|Omnomnom]] [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|Rangers lead the way.]] 22:43, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
::United States. Why? [[User:Tyeforce|Tyeforce]] 23:00, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
:::Different stores in different countries might do other things, such as this trivia piece.[[User:The Sandwich Oven|That Sammich]] [[user talk:The Sandwich Oven|Omnomnom]] [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|Rangers lead the way.]] 00:41, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
:Seriously, It's just switched around. It's not notable trivia. Please let's end this discussion. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 00:46, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

I aree with --Pokemaster97 on ths one that it is not notable and should be deleted even if iis true. noticed ialready has and I am hay to see that was deleted.--[[User:Marchbaby|Marchbaby]] 15:28, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

== Probably not worth it in the trivia section but.. ==

This probably isn't worth noting in the trivia section (and we don't have an [[Instruction Booklet]] article), but on page 28 of the NA White version instruction booklet it has a spelling mistake - it says "informaiton" instead of "information". Thought I'd point that out in case someone finds it trivia worthy. [[User:Xxcom9a|Xxcom9a]] 02:27, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
:I can confirm that this is not the case in the Australian version. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:41, 12 March 2011 (UTC)

== Regarding the Blacklist of names... ==

It seems to be unchanged from the Japanese version, which only covers words up to 5 letters long. IE: I was able to name my Purrloin 'Asshole' because I wanted to test if it was updated. It doesn't look like it was. It sort of makes the blacklist ineffective. [[User:Yabukuron|Yabukuron]] 22:54, 12 March 2011 (UTC)

== Uncheatable ==

I'm not sure, but this may be trivia worthy. My Action Reply DSi doesn't seem to work with White or Black (on a side note, White doesn't even really fit). Anyway, I tried to use my Action Replay to make a Wild Togekiss appear (I got bored) but when I clicked "Boot game with codes" it just froze. Trivia worthy as being uncheatable?--[[User:Darknesslover5000|Darknesslover5000]] 01:33, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
:You need to upgrade your AR to the latest version or it doesn't work. So no, it isn't "uncheatable". --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:17, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

== Maniacs ==

I was wondering if it would be useful to have a page on the various Maniacs found around Unova. '''Not''' the trainer class(es), but those guys who buy sellable items at a higher price, and each has an item that only they'll buy (for eg, the mushroom maniac buys all Mushroom items for twice(?) their usual value, and BalmMushroom for 25,000). I'm not nearly competent enough at Wiki editing to make the page myself though - [[User:Raylax|Raylax]] 14:47, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

== Incomplete? ==

Just a little question:how is this article still incomplete? It has a ton of info. :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 22:02, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
:Eh... Never mind... :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 00:17, 7 May 2011 (UTC)

== Volbeat ==

As Illumise is found in exclusively White, I would assume that Volbeat is exclusive to Black? The "Exclusive to Black Version" list is one Pokémon shorter than the "Exclusive to White Version" list, and that wouldn't make sense. I don't have Black Version, so I can't test this. [[User:EnosShayrem|Enos]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|Shay]][[Kyurem (Pokémon)|rem]][[User_talk:EnosShayrem|Talk]] 22:58, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
:Also, quoting the bullet points under the lists, "While Volbeat and Illumise are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively..." But, I don't want to wrongfully edit things, and I like to be sure. [[User:EnosShayrem|Enos]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|Shay]][[Kyurem (Pokémon)|rem]][[User_talk:EnosShayrem|Talk]] 23:01, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
::Volbeat's page says that it's found in Black, so screw it, I'm editing it. [[User:EnosShayrem|Enos]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|Shay]][[Kyurem (Pokémon)|rem]][[User_talk:EnosShayrem|Talk]] 23:04, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
:::That isn't very nice to say... :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 23:05, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
::::Ninja'd by the person asking the question. Anyways, yes, go ahead an add it. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 23:06, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
::::::Why not? :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 23:07, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
:Volbeat can be obtained by breeding an Illumise in White. So it is ''not'' a version exclusive. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 23:55, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
::I do believe that breeding should not be a factor in deducting if a Pokémon is a version-exclusive, but that's just my 2 cents. It's [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig A]]! [[User talk:Turtwig A|My talk]] or [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|wiki edits]] 23:57, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
:::"Version exclusive" refers to Pokémon unobtainable in the wild in certain games, V. Otherwise none of them would be version exclusives due to trading and the fact that some in-game trainers have them. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 00:02, 9 May 2011 (UTC)
::::Thats not what it means, Version Exclusive refers to Pokemon unobtainable in one version (Black for example) without trading with the other version (White). '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 00:08, 9 May 2011 (UTC)
:::::I don't agree, but I haven't had enough sleep to argue right now so I'm getting off. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 00:14, 9 May 2011 (UTC)
If Volbeat should be added, then Pokemon such as Caterpie and Weedle need to be removed, since they're found in the game via breeding only. [[User:Toujours|Toujours]] 18:45, 2 June 2011 (UTC)

== Separate letters? ==

Is it notable trivia to say that they are the first paired versions not to share at least one letter in their names? Even the third versions share at least one letter with their respective first and second versions. SpearBeedrill 01:20, 9 May 2011 (UTC)
:No, I think that's an example of trivia that's not notable at all. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 11:14, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

Illumise (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Illumise |
jname=イルミーゼ |
tmname=Illumise |
art=RS |
size=150px |
ndex=314 |
hdex=087 |
typen=1 |
type1=Bug |
type2= |
species=Firefly |
height-ftin=2'00" |
height-m=0.6 |
weight-lbs=39.0 |
weight-kg=17.7 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Oblivious |
ability2=Tinted Lens |
abilityd=Prankster |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Bug |
egggroup2=Humanshape |
eggcycles=15 |
evsp=1|
expyield=146 |
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gendercode=254 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=150 |
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footnotes=}}
'''Illumise''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''イルミーゼ''' ''Illumise'') is a {{type2|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Illumise resembles a firefly with feminine traits. Her body is black and blue, with two vertical stripes going down the front. Her arms and legs are black as well, and are connected to the body by purple borders. On her front is what resembles a yellow bow or shawl. She has large, slanted eyes with blue irises, and appears to be smiling, unlike her male counterpart, {{p|Volbeat}}. Surrounding her head is a purple appendage with curls at the end that frame its face. Her antennae are also smaller than Volbeat's, and are yellow in color. Illumise has small wings used for flying with others of the species. Illumise has a pattern of three oblong yellow spots on its rear.
====Gender differences====
Illumise are the female of the species. For the male counterpart, see {{p|Volbeat}}.

===Special abilities===
With their {{m|Sweet Scent|sweet aromas}}, Illumise guide {{p|Volbeat}} in the night sky to draw various geometric patterns.

===Behavior===
Illumise are {{pkmn2|nocturnal}}, coming out at night with other Illumise and Volbeat. Others of the species seem to judge others based on how complex their designs in the night sky made with their tails are.

===Habitat===
[[File:Forest.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Forest Pokémon|Forest Pokémon]]]]

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Illumise anime.png|thumb|210px|Illumise in the anime]]
Illumise appeared with Volbeat in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]''.

Illumise appeared again in ''[[AG157|Time-Warp Heals All Wounds]]''.

===Minor Appearances===
Illumise appeared in ''[[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' as a few of the many local Pokémon who lives in [[Crown City]]. One of them worked with several other Pokémon in surrounding [[Zorua (movie 13)|Zorua]] at the park to attack him, angry at Zorua for what [[Zoroark (movie 13)|Zoroark]] did to the city. Before a fight broke out, Illumise, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed by [[Celebi (movie 13)|Celebi]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG042|Illumise|May's Pokédex|Illumise, the Firefly Pokémon. Illumise uses {{m|Sweet Scent}} to lure in {{p|Volbeat}}, having them draw geometric patterns in the sky.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Illumise (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: After a successful Travel Mode on the [[Sapphire Field]], Illumise will fly down to paint in the new area.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=bug
|gen=3
|rubydex=Illumise {{m|attract}}s a [[Mass Outbreak|swarm]] of {{p|Volbeat}} using a sweet fragrance. Once the Volbeat have gathered, this Pokémon leads the lit-up swarm in drawing geometric designs on the canvas of the night sky.
|sapphiredex=Illumise leads a flight of illuminated Volbeat to draw signs in the night sky. This Pokémon is said to earn greater respect from its peers by composing more complex designs in the sky.
|emeralddex=A nocturnal Pokémon that becomes active upon nightfall. It leads a Volbeat swarm to draw patterns in the night sky. Over 200 different patterns have been confirmed.
|frlgdex=It guides Volbeat to draw signs in night skies. There are scientists that study the patterns it creates.
|dpptdex=With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky.
|hgssdex=Its fragrance attracts a swarm of Volbeat, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky.
|bwdex=With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=bug |
frlgex=rse |
gen=3 |
rsrarity=Common{{sup|Ru}} Rare{{sup|Sa}} |
rsarea={{rt|117|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Common |
earea={{rt|117|Hoenn}} |
dprarity=Common{{sup|D}} Rare{{sup|P}} |
dparea={{rt|229|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{rt|229|Sinnoh}} |
hgssrarity=Common |
hgssarea=[[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]], [[National Park]] ([[Bug-Catching Contest]]) |
palarea=Mountain |
walkarea={{pw|Hoenn Field}}|
bwrarity=Swarm |
bwarea={{rt|3|Unova}}|
gen5ex=white |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=bug
|pinballrs=Plains (Sapphire Field)
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 12]] [[Secret Storage 20]] Endless Level 24 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Lapis Cave]] (5F-8F) [[Wish Cave]] (47F-52F)
|md2=[[Upper Steam Cave]] (1F-7F)
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=bug |
HP= 65 |
Attack= 47 |
Defense=55 |
SpAtk= 73 |
SpDef= 75 |
Speed= 85 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=2
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
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 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Illumise|Bug|Bug|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Moonlight|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Illumise|Bug|Bug|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Illumise|Bug|Bug|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|30|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Illumise|Bug|Bug|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Illumise|Bug|Bug|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}} {{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}} {{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}} {{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}{{MSP|595|Joltik}} {{MSP|596|Galvantula}}{{MSP|616|Shelmet}}{{MSP|617|Accelgor}}{{MSP|636|Larvesta}}{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|126|Magmar}}{{MSP|467|Magmortar}}{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP|047|Parasect}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}} {{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5||||'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Illumise|Bug|Bug|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Illumise|bug|bug|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Illumise|bug|bug|5|3}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=bug |
ndex=314 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=7.3 |
area=Rub-a-Dub River |
P1=I skate across the night sky with my {{p|Volbeat}} friends! |
P2=Oh, dear! I've lost half my health already! |
P3=I'm sorry... I don't have the strength to fly... |
PL=I've leveled up! I must tell my {{p|Volbeat}} friends! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=F |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=314
|name1=Illumise
|type1-1=Bug}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=bug|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=314|
name=Illumise|
}}

==Trivia==
* Like Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂, an {{pkmn|egg}} laid by an Illumise has a chance of containing a {{p|Volbeat}}.
* Illumise shares the same [[species]] name with its male counterpart {{p|Volbeat}}. They are both known as Firefly Pokémon.
** Despite being the Firefly Pokémon and despite what its {{v2|Emerald}} entry suggests, Illumise can be found all day in {{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, unlike real fireflies who are nocturnal.
*Despite Illumise being {{type2|Bug}}, in [[Generation III]], it cannot learn any Bug-type move via level-up, and even via breeding, only {{m|Silver Wind}} can be taught to it.
* Illumise, along with Volbeat, was thought to have been the first {{2t|Bug|Electric}} Pokémon, according to a [[Nintendo Power]] issue released before {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}. However, this was later proved false.
* Although Illumise clearly flies, can learn several {{type2|Flying}} moves and and its Pokédex entries state that it can fly, it is not part {{type2|Flying}}, nor can it have the ability {{a|Levitate}}. It shares this trait with its male counterpart {{p|Volbeat}}, as well as {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Dustox}}, and {{p|Volcarona}}.
*Illumise is the only non-{{type2|Grass}} that can learn {{m|Growth}}.
*Illumise is the only Pokémon in Generation III whose name starts with the letter I.
*Before [[Generation V]], Illumise was the only non-Poison Pokémon to learn {{m|Flatter}} by leveling up.
*Every one of Illumise's Pokédex entries mention Volbeat.
*As of [[Generation V]], no other Pokémon have same dual [[egg group]] as Illumise and {{p|Volbeat|her counterpart}}. In this case, both in {{egg|Bug}} and {{egg|Humanshape}} are unique.
*Although Volbeat and Illumise are of the same species and are breeding partners, Illumise cannot learn the bug move Tail Glow while Volbeat can.
===Origin===
Illumise appears to be based on {{wp|Lampyridae}}s (also known as fireflies) like its counterpart, {{p|Volbeat}}. It does not seem to share its coloring with any particular species. Illumise may be based on {{wp|flapper}}s, a 1920's women's style. They usually had {{wp|Bob cut|bobbed hair}}, like Illumise's purple "hair", and wore taboo dresses and outfits. Illumise seems to be wearing a black jacket, coat, or dress, similar to Volbeat's, with purple arm and leg cuffs. The yellow bow-like shape under its neck is reminiscent to that of a yellow {{wp|Collar (clothing)#Collar styles|peter pan collar}} and the stripes on its abdomen resemble a {{wp|girdle}}.

====Name origin====
Illumise's name is a play on the word ''illuminate''.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Illumise
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Lumivole
| From ''{{tt|lumière|light}}'' and ''{{tt|luciole|firefly}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 네오비트 ''Neobeat''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 甜甜螢 ''Tián Tián Yíng''
| class="roundybr" | "Sweet firefly". {{tt|螢|firefly}} can be derived from {{tt|螢火蟲 ''Yínghuǒchóng''|firefly/lightning bug}}.
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext |type=bug | prevnum=313 | nextnum=315 | prev=Volbeat | next=Roselia }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Illumise]]
[[es:Illumise]]
[[fr:Lumivole]]
[[it:Illumise]]
[[ja:イルミーゼ]]
[[pl:Illumise]]
[[pt:Illumise (pokémon)]]

Talk:Driftveil Gym

2011-06-02T03:11:32Z

Toujours: Created page with "==Trivia== I know no trivia is supposed to be added yet, but would just like to point out that two of the trainers, Isaac and Felix, are possibly named after the main characters..."

Undella Bay

2011-05-17T00:24:23Z

Toujours: Rearranged the appearance rates

{{incomplete}}
{{Infobox location
|location_name=Undella Bay
|japanese_name={{tt|サザナミ湾|Sazanami-wan}}
|translated_name=Sazanami Bay
|image=Undella Bay.png
|type=ocean
|location=East of [[Undella Town]]
|region=Unova
|generation=V
|map=Unova Undella Bay map.png
}}
'''Undella Bay''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|サザナミ湾|サザナミわん}}''' ''Sazanami Bay'') is a small area in the eastern part of Unova. It is east of [[Undella Town]] and is the only way to access the [[Abyssal Ruins]].

==Items==
{{Itlisth|ocean}}
{{Itlistbod|Stardust|On the western shore ''(hidden, reappears occasionally)''|BW|display={{DL|Valuable item|Stardust}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Pearl|On the western shore ''(hidden, reappears occasionally)''|BW|display={{DL|Valuable item|Pearl}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Heart Scale|North-east of Swimmer♀ Tyra ''(hidden)''|BW|display={{DL|Exchangeable item|Heart Scale}}}}
{{Itlistfoot|ocean}}

==Pokémon==
===Generation V===
{{Catch/header|ocean|seasons=yes}}
{{catch/entry5|278|Wingull|yes|yes|N/A|Surf|25-55|all=60%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|279|Pelipper|yes|yes|N/A|Surf|25-55|all=10%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|458|Mantyke|yes|yes|N/A|Surf|25-55|30%|30%|30%|-|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|363|Spheal|yes|yes|N/A|Surf|25-55|-|-|-|30%|type1=Ice|type2=Water}}
{{Catch/div|ocean|Rippling Water}}
{{catch/entry5|320|Wailmer|yes|yes|N/A|Surf|25-60|90%|90%|90%|60%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|364|Sealeo|yes|yes|N/A|Surf|25-60|-|-|-|30%|type1=Ice|type2=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|226|Mantine|yes|yes|N/A|Surf|25-60|5%|5%|5%|-|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|365|Walrein|yes|yes|N/A|Surf|25-60|-|-|-|5%|type1=Ice|type2=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|321|Wailord|yes|yes|N/A|Surf|25-60|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/div|ocean|Fishing}}
{{catch/entry5|223|Remoraid|yes|yes|N/A|Fishing|35-55|all=65%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|090|Shellder|yes|yes|N/A|Fishing|35-55|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|370|Luvdisc|yes|yes|N/A|Fishing|35-55|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/div|ocean|Rippling Water}}
{{catch/entry5|090|Shellder|yes|yes|N/A|Fishing|35-60|all=60%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|370|Luvdisc|yes|yes|N/A|Fishing|35-60|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|224|Octillery|yes|yes|N/A|Fishing|35-70|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|091|Cloyster|yes|yes|N/A|Fishing|35-60|all=5%|type1=Water|type2=Ice}}
{{Catch/footer|ocean}}

==Trainers==
===Black and White===
{{trainerheader|ocean}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Swimmer M.png|Swimmer|Bart|1008|3|120|Staryu||63|none|278|Wingull|♂|63|none|593|Jellicent|♂|63|none|36=エイスケ|37=Eisuke}}
{{trainerdiv|ocean}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Swimmer M.png|Swimmer|Tim|1024|2|195|Quagsire|♂|64|none|055|Golduck|♂|64|none|36=ヨウタ|37=Yōta}}
{{trainerdiv|ocean}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Swimmer F.png|Swimmer|Larissa|1040|1|222|Corsola|♀|65|none|36=ミチル|37=Michiru}}
{{trainerdiv|ocean}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Swimmer F.png|Swimmer|Rebecca|1008|3|090|Shellder|♀|63|none|170|Chinchou|♀|63|none|593|Jellicent|♀|63|none|36=ナツキ|37=Natsuki}}
{{trainerdiv|ocean}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Swimmer M.png|Swimmer|Matt|1024|2|320|Wailmer|♂|64|none|320|Wailmer|♂|64|none|36=シゲキ|37=Shigeki}}
{{trainerdiv|ocean}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Swimmer F.png|Swimmer|Tyra|1024|2|086|Seel|♀|64|none|594|Alomomola|♀|64|none|36=ルイ|37=Rui}}
{{trainerfooter|ocean|1}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|ocean}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|ocean}}
|zh_cmn=
|fr_eu=Baie Vaguelone
|de=Bucht von Ondula
|it=Baia Spiraria
|ko=
|es_eu=Bahía Arenisca}}
{{-}}

{{Unova}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[de:Bucht von Ondula]]
[[ja:サザナミわん]]

Talk:Unova Route 6

2011-05-07T21:44:12Z

Toujours: /* Surfing pokemons found on route 6, if someone can include that please: */

== Surfing pokemons found on route 6, if someone can include that please: ==

Basurao (native) while surfing normally.

Basurao (foreign) in surf spots. [[User:Migrant|Migrant]] 06:27, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
:You can do it yourself, you'll learn. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 06:41, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
::Yeah, I'm not that used to some of the wiki's terms yet, plus i don't want to put some very incomplete info there. [[User:Migrant|Migrant]] 02:34, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

Also, found a level 66 Poliwhirl on a fishing spot. [[User:Migrant|Migrant]] 02:34, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

I'm not sure how to put in a whole new section on fishing/surfing spots, but I know at least Poliwag links here and it can be fished up, but not the %. [[User:Toujours|Toujours]] 21:44, 7 May 2011 (UTC)

Unova Route 13

2011-04-22T07:22:48Z

Toujours: This route was really giving 110% har har

{{incomplete|needs=moar route description}}
{{Route infobox
|number=13
|generation=5
|size=256
|image=Unova Route 13.png
|type=sand
|mapdesc=This seaside route is famous for sand bars that cross the ocean.
|cut=yes
|surf=yes
|strength=yes
|north=Giant Chasm
|south=Undella Town
|west=Lacunosa Town
|region=Unova
|regionmap=Unova Route 13 Map.png
}}

'''Route 13''' (Japanese: '''１３ばんどうろ''' ''Route 13'') is a beach route and the thirteenth route located in [[Unova]]. It is connected to [[Undella Town]] in the south, [[Giant Chasm]] to the north, and [[Lacunosa Town]] to the west.

==Route description==

==Items==
{{itlisth|sand}}
{{Itlistbod|Max Ether|South of Lass Fey (requires {{m|Cut}})|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|Razor Claw|On the cliff south of Artist Zach|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|Heart Scale|On the southern-facing cliff side west of Fisherman Mick ''(hidden)''|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|Splash Plate|From a male Veteran in a house in the western-most area of the route (requires {{m|Surf}})|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|Draco Plate|From a male Veteran in a house in the western-most area of the route (requires {{m|Surf}})|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|Pearl String|South of the Veteran's house ''(hidden)''|BW|display={{DL|Valuable item|Pearl String}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Rare Candy|On the island with dark grass ''(hidden)''|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|Max Revive|On the island with dark grass ''(hidden)''|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|DeepSeaScale|In the shallow water north of Fisherman Pete|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Psychic|On a cliff in the southwestern corner of the route (requires {{m|Strength}})|BW|display={{TM|29|Psychic}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Electirizer|South-west of Twins Emy & Lin (requires {{m|Cut}})|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|Stardust|On the coast west of {{tc|Blackbelt}} Benjamin ''(hidden, reappears occasionally)''|BW|display={{DL|Valuable item|Stardust}} ×2}}
{{Itlistbod|Pearl|On the coast west of Blackbelt Benjamin ''(hidden, reappears occasionally)''|BW|display={{DL|Valuable item|Pearl}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Prism Scale|On the route's northeastern shore|BW}}
{{Itlistbod|Gram|From the old man north-east of Fisherman Jones|BW|display={{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Gram 1, 2, and 3|Gram 1}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Gram|On the cliff south of Artist Zach|BW|display={{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Gram 1, 2, and 3|Gram 2}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Gram|From the Parasol Lady south of Parasol Lady Laura|BW|display={{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Gram 1, 2, and 3|Gram 3}}}}
{{Itlistbod|TM Bug|Dropped by {{p|Wingull}} after all three Grams are returned|BW|display={{TM|89|U-turn}}}}
{{itlistfoot|Sand}}

===Treasure hunter===
There is a man in sunglasses on the route who collects treasure, and will give the {{player}} a different item each day. The following items can be obtained from this man:

{| align="center" style="background: #{{locationcolor/med|sand}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|sand}}"
|- align="center"
| style="background: #fff; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Blue Flute Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Flute|Blue Flute}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Yellow Flute Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Flute|Yellow Flute}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Red Flute Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Flute|Red Flute}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Black Flute Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Flute|Black Flute}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag White Flute Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Flute|White Flute}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Shoal Salt Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Exchangeable item|Shoal Salt}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Shoal Shell Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{DL|Exchangeable item|Shoal Shell}}
|- align="center" style="background: #fff;"
| [[File:Bag Big Pearl Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Valuable item|Big Pearl}}
| [[File:Bag Heart Scale Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Exchangeable item|Heart Scale}}
| [[File:Bag King's Rock Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}}
| [[File:Bag DeepSeaTooth Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|DeepSeaTooth}}
| [[File:Bag DeepSeaScale Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|DeepSeaScale}}
| [[File:Bag Lucky Egg Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Experience-affecting item|Lucky Egg}}
| [[File:Bag Metal Coat Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Metal Coat}}
|- align="center" style="background: #fff;"
| [[File:Bag Dragon Scale Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dragon Scale}}
| [[File:Bag Up-Grade Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}}
| [[File:Bag Lucky Punch Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Lucky Punch}}
| [[File:Bag Metal Powder Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Metal Powder}}
| [[File:Bag Thick Club Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Thick Club}}
| [[File:Bag Stick Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Stick}}
| [[File:Bag Protector Sprite.png]]
| {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Protector}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Electirizer Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Electirizer}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Magmarizer Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Magmarizer}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Dubious Disc Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Reaper Cloth Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Reaper Cloth}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Razor Claw Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Razor Claw}}
| style="background: #fff;" | [[File:Bag Razor Fang Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #fff;" | {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Razor Fang}}
|
|
|}

==Pokémon==
{{Catch/header|sand|seasons=yes}}
{{catch/entry5|042|Golbat|yes|yes|yes|Grass|48-50|all=15%|type1=poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|114|Tangela|yes|yes|yes|Grass|47-49|all=25%|type1=grass}}
{{catch/entry5|277|Swellow|yes|yes|yes|Grass|47|all=20%|type1=normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|337|Lunatone|yes|yes|yes|Grass|48|all=10%|type1=Rock|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entry5|338|Solrock|yes|yes|yes|Grass|48|all=10%|type1=Rock|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entry5|359|Absol|yes|yes|yes|Grass|48-50|all=10%|type1=dark}}
{{catch/entry5|426|Drifblim|yes|yes|yes|Grass|49|all=10%|type1=ghost|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|sand|Dark grass}}
{{catch/entry5|042|Golbat|yes|yes|yes|Grass|58-60|all=15%|type1=poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|114|Tangela|yes|yes|yes|Grass|57-59|all=25%|type1=grass}}
{{catch/entry5|277|Swellow|yes|yes|yes|Grass|57|all=20%|type1=normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|337|Lunatone|yes|yes|yes|Grass|58|all=10%|type1=Rock|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entry5|338|Solrock|yes|yes|yes|Grass|58|all=10%|type1=Rock|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entry5|359|Absol|yes|yes|yes|Grass|58-60|all=10%|type1=dark}}
{{catch/entry5|426|Drifblim|yes|yes|yes|Grass|59|all=10%|type1=ghost|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|sand|Rustling grass}}
{{catch/entry5|169|Crobat|yes|yes|yes|Grass|50|all=5%|type1=poison|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|465|Tangrowth|yes|yes|yes|Grass|50|all=5%|type1=grass|}}
{{catch/entry5|531|Audino|yes|yes|yes|Grass|47-50|all=80%|type1=normal}}
{{catch/entry5|587|Emolga|yes|yes|yes|Grass|47-50|all=10%|type1=Electric|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{catch/entry5|120|Staryu|yes|yes|yes|Surf|25-55|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|278|Wingull|yes|yes|yes|Surf|25-55|all=60%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry5|279|Pelipper|yes|yes|yes|Surf|25-55|all=10%|type1=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|water|Rippling water}}
{{catch/entry5|120|Staryu|yes|yes|yes|Surf|25-60|all=60%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/entry5|121|Starmie|yes|yes|yes|Surf|35-70|all=10%|type1=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entry5|222|Corsola|yes|yes|yes|Surf|25-60|all=30%|type1=Water|type2=Rock}}
{{catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{Catch/entry5|098|Krabby|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|35-55|all=60%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5|090|Shellder|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|35-55|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5|370|Luvdisc|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|35-55|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|water|Rippling water}}
{{Catch/entry5|099|Kingler|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|35-70|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5|090|Shellder|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|35-60|all=60%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5|091|Cloyster|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|45-70|all=5%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry5|370|Luvdisc|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|35-60|all=30%|type1=Water}}
{{catch/div|sand|Special}}
{{catch/entry5|353|Shuppet|yes|yes|yes|Grass|Swarm|15-55|all=40%|type1=ghost}}
{{Catch/footer|sand|seasons=yes}}

==Trainers==
===Pokémon Black and White===
{{trainerheader|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Lass.png|Lass|Fey|1008|3|427|Buneary|♀|63|None|209|Snubbull|♀|63|None|285|Shroomish|♀|63|None|36=アキ|37=Aki}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Youngster.png|Youngster|Astor|1008|3|290|Nincada|♂|63|None|414|Mothim|♂|63|None|011|Metapod|♂|63|None|36=タカト|37=Takato}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Artist.png|Artist|Zach|3120|1|323|Camerupt|♂|65|None|36=モトフミ|37=Motofumi}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Fisherman.png|Fisherman|Jones|2016|3|072|Tentacool|♂|63|None|073|Tentacruel|♂|63|None|211|Qwilfish|♂|63|None|36=モリヒデ|37=Morihide}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Fisherman.png|Fisherman|Mick|1920|6|129|Magikarp|♂|60|None|129|Magikarp|♂|60|None|129|Magikarp|♂|60|None|129|Magikarp|♂|60|None|129|Magikarp|♂|60|None|129|Magikarp|♂|60|None|36=コウタロウ|37=Kōtarō}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Parasol Lady.png|Parasol Lady|Laura|2016|3|283|Surskit|♀|63|None|118|Goldeen|♀|63|None|119|Seaking|♀|63|None|36=ヒトハ|37=Hitoha}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Fisherman.png|Fisherman|Vince|2048|2|098|Krabby|♂|64|None|224|Octillery|♂|64|None|36=シゲヒロ|37=Shigehiro}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Fisherman.png|Fisherman|Pete|2016|3|349|Feebas|♂|63|None|223|Remoraid|♂|63|None|099|Kingler|♂|63|None|36=ヤスト|37=Yasuto}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Twins.png|Twins|Emy & Lin|1024|2|311|Plusle|♀|64|None|312|Minun|♀|64|None|36=エナとリナ|37=Ena and Rina}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Gentleman.png|Gentleman|Yan|12800|2|083|Farfetch'd|♂|64|None|210|Granbull|♀|64|None|36=ヤン|37=Yan}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Socialite.png|Socialite|Marian|12800|2|401|Kricketot|♀|64|None|358|Chimecho|♀|64|None|36=トシエ|37=Toshie}}
{{trainerdiv|sand}}
{{trainerentry|Spr BW Black Belt.png|Black Belt|Benjamin|2080|2|539|Sawk|♂|65|None|106|Hitmonlee|♂|65|None|36=テツジ|37=Tetsuji}}
{{trainerfooter|sand|5}}
{{Unova}}
{{Project Routes}}

[[Category:Routes]]
[[Category:Unova locations]]
[[Category:Black and White locations]]

[[es:Ruta 13 (Teselia)]]

[[de:Route 13 (Einall)]]
[[fr:Route 13 (Unys)]]
[[ja:13ばんどうろ (イッシュ地方)]]

Talk:Unova Route 13

2011-04-21T18:02:28Z

Toujours: /* Wild Pokemon? */

== Wild Pokemon? ==

I've definitely run into two Emolgas while grinding on shaking grass, looking for Tangrowth. I'm not sure how the wild Pokemon part of the game is discovered, but should this be put somewhere? [[User:Toujours|Toujours]] 23:06, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
:Don't know what you mean, but Tangrowth is definitely in Route 13, I know this since I've caught one. It's encounter rate is 5% afterall.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Reshiram (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Zekrom (Pokémon)|ire]] 02:31, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
::I'm pretty sure they're claiming: there are Emolga on Route 13, which is data we don't have. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 03:01, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
:::Yeah, Arc has it right. I can believe that Tangrowth is there and I just haven't seen one yet, what I'm saying is that Emolga is in the shaking grass as well. Serebii has it listed, and I've run into a few there. [[User:Toujours|Toujours]] 18:02, 21 April 2011 (UTC)

Talk:Unova Route 13

2011-04-21T18:01:53Z

Toujours: /* Wild Pokemon? */

== Wild Pokemon? ==

I've definitely run into two Emolgas while grinding on shaking grass, looking for Tangrowth. I'm not sure how the wild Pokemon part of the game is discovered, but should this be put somewhere? [[User:Toujours|Toujours]] 23:06, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
:Don't know what you mean, but Tangrowth is definitely in Route 13, I know this since I've caught one. It's encounter rate is 5% afterall.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Reshiram (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Zekrom (Pokémon)|ire]] 02:31, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
::I'm pretty sure they're claiming: there are Emolga on Route 13, which is data we don't have. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 03:01, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
::Yeah, Arc has it right. I can believe that Tangrowth is there and I just haven't seen one yet, what I'm saying is that Emolga is in the shaking grass as well. Serebii has it listed, and I've run into a few there.

Talk:Unova Route 13

2011-04-20T23:06:34Z

Toujours: Created page with "== Wild Pokemon? == I've definitely run into two Emolgas while grinding on shaking grass, looking for Tangrowth. I'm not sure how the wild Pokemon part of the game is discovered..."

Pokémon Musical

2011-04-12T05:23:07Z

Toujours: Most sprites updated.

[[File:Pokémon Musical.png|thumb|right|220px|{{p|Minccino}}, {{p|Swanna}}, {{p|Klink}}, and {{p|Blitzle}} participating in a Musical]]
The '''Pokémon Musical''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンミュージカル''' ''Pokémon Musical'') is a feature in the Generation V games {{game|Black and White|s}}. Like [[Pokémon Contests]], [[Pokémon Super Contests]] and the [[Pokéathlon]] from previous games, this feature provides Trainers with an alternative to battling.

Pokémon Musicals feature a modified version of the appeals round in the Super Contests of [[Generation IV]]. Just like in Super Contests, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s have to dress up their Pokémon in different [[accessories|props]]. In the competition round, Pokémon compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. Similar to Pokémon Contests and the Pokéathlon, there are four Trainers allowed to participate at once.

==Location==
[[File:BW Prerelease Musical.png|thumb|right|220px|The Pokémon Musical building]]
Pokémon Musicals are held in a large, brightly colored theater in [[Nimbasa City]] in the [[Unova]] region.

==Categories==
There are four categories of Musical, each one has different songs.

{| align="center" style="background: #{{contest color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color}}" class="roundy"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" class="roundytl" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Category}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" class="roundytr" colspan=2 | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Songs}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|Cool
|Stardom
|Attract {{p|Munna}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|Cute
|colspan=2| Forest Stroll
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|Elegant
|colspan=2| A Sweet Soirée
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|Quirky
|colspan=2| Exciting Nimbasa
|}

==Dress Up==
The first part of the Pokémon Musical involves dressing up the Pokémon by putting props onto it. Props can be obtained by loitering audience members after the performance and are placed in the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Prop Case}}. If the costume fits the song, more points are awarded. What is worn is vital for the Musical, as these props can be waved around for appeal; however, each prop may only be waved around once.

===Props===
{{incomplete|for images and categories}}
{| align="center" style="background: #{{contest color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color}}" class="roundy"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" class="roundytl" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Image}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Prop}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" class="roundytr" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Category}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Pink Barrette.png]]
|Pink Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Blue Barrette.png]]
|Blue Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Red Barrette.png]]
|Red Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Blue Flower.png]]
|Blue Flower
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Crimson Scarf.png]]
|Crimson Scarf
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Red Flower.png]]
|Red Flower
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Big Barrette.png]]
|Big Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Headband.png]]
|Headband
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Square Glasses.png]]
|Square Glasses
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Striped Barrette.png]]
|Striped Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Small Barrette.png]]
|Small Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Decorative Ribbon.png]]
|Decorative Ribbon
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Purse.png]]
|Purse
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Necklace.png]]
|Necklace
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Gorgeous Flower.png]]
|Gorgeous Flower
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Round Button.png]]
|Round Button
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Green Barrette.png]]
|Green Barrette
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Straw Hat.png]]
|Straw Hat
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Snow Crystal.png]]
|Snow Crystal
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Lonely Flower.png]]
|Lonely Flower
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Paintbrush.png]]
|Paintbrush
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Beret.png]]
|Beret
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Whisk.png]]
|Whisk
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Ladle.png]]
|Ladle
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Toycake.png]]
|Toy Cake
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Chef's Hat.png]]
|Chef's Hat
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Frying Pan.png]]
|Frying Pan
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Bib.png]]
|Bib
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Red Parasol.png]]
|Red Parasol
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Germ Mask.png]]
|Germ Mask
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Mallet.png]]
|Mallet
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Colorful Parasol.png]]
|Colorful Parasol
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Wrench.png]]
|Wrench
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Lantern.png]]
|Lantern
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Windup Key.png]]
|Windup Key
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Helmet.png]]
|Helmet
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Frilly Apron.png]]
|Frilly Apron
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Dressy Tie.png]]
|Dressy Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Lace Cap.png]]
|Lace Cap
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Scarlet Cape.png]]
|Scarlet Cape
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Toy Cutlass.png]]
|Toy Cutlass
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Toy Sword.png]]
|Toy Sword
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Pirate Hat.png]]
|Pirate Hat
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Cowboy Hat.png]]
|Cowboy Hat
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Rigid Shield.png]]
|Rigid Shield
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Black Wings.png]]
|Black Wings
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Witchy Hat.png]]
|Witchy Hat
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:White Wings.png]]
|White Wings
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Umber Belt.png]]
|Umber Belt
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Horned Helm.png]]
|Horned Helm
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Trident.png]]
|Trident
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Magic Wand.png]]
|Magic Wand
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Red Nose.png]]
|Red Nose
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Jesters Cap.png]]
|Jester's Cap
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Googly Specs.png]]
|Googly Specs
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Crown.png]]
|Crown
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Black Tie.png]]
|Black Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Black Cape.png]]
|Black Cape
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Gorgeous Specs.png]]
|Gorgeous Specs
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Top Hat
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:White Domino Mask.png]]
|White Domino Mask
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:White Cape.png]]
|White Cape
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Gentlemans Hat.png]]
|Gentleman's Hat
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Cane.png]]
|Cane
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Striped Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Pocket Watch.png]]
|Pocket Watch
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Bowtie.png]]
|Bow Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Gen V Tiara.png]]
|Tiara
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Rose.png]]
|Rose
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Monocle.png]]
|Monocle
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Tie.png]]
|Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Wig.png]]
|Wig
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Standing Mike.png]]
|Standing Mike
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Tambourine.png]]
|Tambourine
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Fedora.png]]
|Fedora
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Microphone.png]]
|Microphone
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Maraca.png]]
|Maraca
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Trumpet.png]]
|Trumpet
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Laurel Wreath.png]]
|Laurel Wreath
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:White Pompom.png]]
|White Pompom
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Pennant.png]]
|Pennant
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Football.png]]
|Football
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Winners Belt.png]]
|Winner's Belt
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Racket.png]]
|Racket
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Electric Guitar.png]]
|Electric Guitar
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Toy Fishing Rod.png]]
|Toy Fishing Rod
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Smiley-Face Mask.png]]
|Smiley-Face Mask
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Fake Belly Button.png]]
|Fake Bellybutton
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Professor Hat.png]]
|Professor Hat
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Hula Skirt.png]]
|Hula Skirt
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Thick Book.png]]
|Thick Book
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Bouquet.png]]
|Bouquet
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Fake Bone.png]]
|Fake Bone
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Round Mushroom.png]]
|Round Mushroom
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Shuriken.png]]
|Shuriken
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Scarlet Hat.png]]
|Scarlet Hat
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Big Bag.png]]
|Big Bag
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Candy.png]]
|Candy
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Fluffy Beard.png]]
|Fluffy Beard
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Gift Box.png]]
|Gift Box
|Cute
|}

==Dancing==
When Pokémon are dressed, it is time to perform with the music. If the audience likes the Pokémon, they will gives new props to the player, which the player can keep. New pieces of music can be downloaded from the [[Global Link]]. The player cannot influence the Musical itself beyond when to use held props, so the dressing up and timing must be near perfect to impress the crowd.

==Review==
After the musical, the theater owner tells the player and other participants how well they did, in what category and to what degree. The review goes in order from from lowest performance to highest performance, and will be evaluated as either: cool, cute, elegant, unique, quirky, or balanced.


==Receiving props==
Aside from audience members giving them to the player after a performance, props can also be picked up in other places. Preston the {{tc|Musician}} will give the player the Electric Guitar prop. A man in [[Opelucid City]] will give out four exclusive props, once a day, that are {{wp|Santa Claus}}-related. The owner himself will give out the Crown and Winner's Belt props when certain conditions are met, the Tiara prop for competing in a Musical with a friend, and the Toy Cake prop on the player's [[birthday]].

Obtaining all 100 props is a requirement for upgrading a {{ga|Trainer card}}.

{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Pokémon Black and White]]
[[Category:Pokémon competitions]]

[[de:Pokémon Musiktheater]]

Pokémon Musical

2011-04-12T03:32:10Z

Toujours: Added traits for each; changed instances of quirky to unique

[[File:Pokémon Musical.png|thumb|right|220px|{{p|Minccino}}, {{p|Swanna}}, {{p|Klink}}, and {{p|Blitzle}} participating in a Musical]]
The '''Pokémon Musical''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンミュージカル''' ''Pokémon Musical'') is a feature in the Generation V games {{game|Black and White|s}}. Like [[Pokémon Contests]], [[Pokémon Super Contests]] and the [[Pokéathlon]] from previous games, this feature provides Trainers with an alternative to battling.

Pokémon Musicals feature a modified version of the appeals round in the Super Contests of [[Generation IV]]. Just like in Super Contests, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s have to dress up their Pokémon in different [[accessories|props]]. In the competition round, Pokémon compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. Similar to Pokémon Contests and the Pokéathlon, there are four Trainers allowed to participate at once.

==Location==
[[File:BW Prerelease Musical.png|thumb|right|220px|The Pokémon Musical building]]
Pokémon Musicals are held in a large, brightly colored theater in [[Nimbasa City]] in the [[Unova]] region.

==Categories==
There are four categories of Musical, each one has different songs.

{| align="center" style="background: #{{contest color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color}}" class="roundy"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" class="roundytl" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Category}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" class="roundytr" colspan=2 | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Songs}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|Cool
|Stardom
|Attract {{p|Munna}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|Cute
|colspan=2| Forest Stroll
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|Elegant
|colspan=2| A Sweet Soirée
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|Quirky
|colspan=2| Exciting Nimbasa
|}

==Dress Up==
The first part of the Pokémon Musical involves dressing up the Pokémon by putting props onto it. Props can be obtained by loitering audience members after the performance and are placed in the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Prop Case}}. If the costume fits the song, more points are awarded. What is worn is vital for the Musical, as these props can be waved around for appeal; however, each prop may only be waved around once.

===Props===
{{incomplete|for images and categories}}
{| align="center" style="background: #{{contest color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color}}" class="roundy"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" class="roundytl" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Image}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Prop}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" class="roundytr" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Category}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Pink Barrette.png]]
|Pink Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Blue Barrette.png]]
|Blue Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Red Barrette.png]]
|Red Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Blue Flower.png]]
|Blue Flower
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Crimson Scarf.png]]
|Crimson Scarf
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Red Flower.png]]
|Red Flower
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Big Barrette.png]]
|Big Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Headband.png]]
|Headband
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Square Glasses.png]]
|Square Glasses
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Striped Barrette.png]]
|Striped Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Small Barrette.png]]
|Small Barrette
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Decorative Ribbon.png]]
|Decorative Ribbon
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Purse.png]]
|Purse
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Necklace.png]]
|Necklace
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Gorgeous Flower.png]]
|Gorgeous Flower
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Round Button.png]]
|Round Button
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Green Barrette.png]]
|Green Barrette
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Straw Hat.png]]
|Straw Hat
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Snow Crystal.png]]
|Snow Crystal
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Lonely Flower.png]]
|Lonely Flower
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Paintbrush.png]]
|Paintbrush
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Beret.png]]
|Beret
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Whisk
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Ladle
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Toy Cake
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Chef's Hat
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Frying Pan
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Bib
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Red Parasol
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Germ Mask
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Mallet
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Colorful Parasol
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Wrench
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Lantern
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Windup Key
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Helmet
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Frilly Apron
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Dressy Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Lace Cap
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Scarlet Cape
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Toy Cutlass
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Toy Sword
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Pirate Hat
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Cowboy Hat
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Rigid Shield
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Black Wings
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Witchy Hat
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|White Wings
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Umber Belt
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Horned Helm
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Trident
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Magic Wand
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Red Nose
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Jester's Cap
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Googly Specs
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Crown
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Black Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Black Cape
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Gorgeous Specs
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Top Hat
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|White Domino Mask
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|White Cape
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Gentleman's Hat
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Cane
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Striped Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Pocket Watch
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Bow Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Tiara
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Rose
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Monocle
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Tie
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Wig
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Standing Mike
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Tambourine
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Fedora
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Microphone
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Maraca
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Trumpet
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Laurel Wreath
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|White Pompom
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Pennant
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Football
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Winner's Belt
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Racket
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Electric Guitar
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Toy Fishing Rod
|Cool
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Smiley-Face Mask
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Fake Bellybutton
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Professor Hat
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Hula Skirt
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Thick Book
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Bouquet
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Fake Bone
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Round Mushroom
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Shuriken
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Scarlet Hat
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Big Bag
|Unique
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Candy
|Cute
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Fluffy Beard
|Elegant
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|
|Gift Box
|Cute
|}

==Dancing==
When Pokémon are dressed, it is time to perform with the music. If the audience likes the Pokémon, they will gives new props to the player, which the player can keep. New pieces of music can be downloaded from the [[Global Link]]. The player cannot influence the Musical itself beyond when to use held props, so the dressing up and timing must be near perfect to impress the crowd.

==Review==
After the musical, the theater owner tells the player and other participants how well they did, in what category and to what degree. The review goes in order from from lowest performance to highest performance, and will be evaluated as either: cool, cute, elegant, unique, quirky, or balanced.


==Receiving props==
Aside from audience members giving them to the player after a performance, props can also be picked up in other places. Preston the {{tc|Musician}} will give the player the Electric Guitar prop. A man in [[Opelucid City]] will give out four exclusive props, once a day, that are {{wp|Santa Claus}}-related. The owner himself will give out the Crown and Winner's Belt props when certain conditions are met, the Tiara prop for competing in a Musical with a friend, and the Toy Cake prop on the player's [[birthday]].

Obtaining all 100 props is a requirement for upgrading a {{ga|Trainer card}}.

{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Pokémon Black and White]]
[[Category:Pokémon competitions]]

[[de:Pokémon Musiktheater]]