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User:ZMT123

2013-02-12T22:45:28Z

ZMT123: /* Current To-do's */

== About Me ==
Well, my name's Zach and I joined Bulbapedia because I've seen so many mistakes and missing information that I just had to do something about. I'm a veteran at Pokemon and have been playing since Generation 1. I've gotten every Gen since. I watch the anime only sometimes.

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{{User Project Cities and Towns}}
{{User Project Locations}}
{{User Project Routes}}
{{User Legendary|384}}
{{User No Cheating}}
{{User Outer Space}}
{{User Dex}}
{{User Yellow}}
{{User Gold}}
{{User Ruby}}
{{User Sapphire}}
{{User FireRed}}
{{User Emerald}}
{{User Diamond}}
{{User Soulsilver}}
{{User White}}
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== Favorite Pokemon ==
*{{P|Ampharos}}
*{{P|Charizard}}
*{{P|Mewtwo}}
*{{P|Feraligatr}}
*{{P|Lugia}}
*{{P|Sceptile}}
*{{P|Metagross}}
*{{P|Wailord}}
*{{P|Groudon}}
*{{P|Electivire}}
*{{P|Darkrai}}
*{{P|Samurott}}
*{{P|Galvantula}}
*{{P|Lampent}}
*{{P|Heatmor}}
*{{P|Braviary}}
*{{P|Zekrom}}
*{{P|Genesect}}

== Bulbagarden Profile ==
http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/members/53994.html

User:ZMT123

2012-09-17T18:44:35Z

ZMT123:

== About Me ==
Well, my name's Zach and I joined Bulbapedia because I've seen so many mistakes and missing information that I just had to do something about. I'm a veteran at Pokemon and have been playing since Generation 1. I've gotten every Gen since. I watch the anime only sometimes.

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{{User Project Cities and Towns}}
{{User Project Locations}}
{{User Project Routes}}
{{User Legendary|384}}
{{User No Cheating}}
{{User Outer Space}}
{{User Dex}}
{{User Yellow}}
{{User Gold}}
{{User Ruby}}
{{User Sapphire}}
{{User FireRed}}
{{User Emerald}}
{{User Diamond}}
{{User Soulsilver}}
{{User White}}
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== Current To-do's ==

-Put pictures on all main series location articles.

-Complete route descriptions on route articles.

-Clean up articles.

== Favorite Pokemon ==
*{{P|Ampharos}}
*{{P|Charizard}}
*{{P|Mewtwo}}
*{{P|Feraligatr}}
*{{P|Lugia}}
*{{P|Sceptile}}
*{{P|Metagross}}
*{{P|Wailord}}
*{{P|Groudon}}
*{{P|Electivire}}
*{{P|Darkrai}}
*{{P|Samurott}}
*{{P|Galvantula}}
*{{P|Lampent}}
*{{P|Heatmor}}
*{{P|Braviary}}
*{{P|Zekrom}}
*{{P|Genesect}}

== Bulbagarden Profile ==
http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/members/53994.html

Neo Team Rocket

2012-09-02T02:03:54Z

ZMT123: /* In the games */

{{cleanup}}
{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Neo Team Rocket
|tmteamname=Neo Rocket-dan
|logo=Rocket-logo.png
|image=PS164.png
|caption=A group of Neo Team Rocket Solders
|leader=Masked Man
|region=[[Kanto]] (one person),[[Johto]]
|admins=[[Carl]],[[Sham]]
|targets=[[Ilex Forest]]
|hideout=[[Mahogany Town]]
}}
'''Neo Team Rocket''' is a term used by some fans to refer to [[Masked Man]]'s resurrection of [[Team Rocket]] in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. Neo Team Rocket members wear masks covering half their faces. Sabrina and Lt. Surge worked together to stop Neo Team Rocket in order to restore the group to normalcy. The term is also occasionally used to describe the Team Rocket remnants featured in [[Generation II|Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal]].

==In the games==
{{main|Team Rocket#In Johto|Team Rocket}}
In the [[Generation II]] games and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|their remakes}}, three years after the defeat of Giovanni at the hands of {{ga|Red}}, a few members of the old Team Rocket attempted to reestablish the organization in [[Johto]], while awaiting the return of [[Giovanni|their leader]], who was apparently away on solo training.

This new Team Rocket started off small, first kidnapping {{p|Slowpoke}} from [[Azalea Town]] and cutting off their [[Slowpoketail|tails]] to sell on the black market but would later expand their operations, setting up a [[Team Rocket HQ|secret hideout]] in [[Mahogany Town]] in an attempt to induce evolution on the {{p|Magikarp}} that live in the [[Lake of Rage]] north of the town, turning them into {{p|Gyarados}}, which are far more profitable than their pre-evolutionary form.

In a last-ditch attempt to get in contact with their former leader, Giovanni, the group hijacks the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]] in [[Goldenrod City]]. Once again defeated by the player, the [[Executive (Trainer class)|Executives]] in charge of the operation vow to disband Team Rocket for good.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Neo Team Rocket were first seen in ''[[PS093|Sneasel Sneak Attack]]'' where they had stolen {{adv|Gold}}'s backpack thinking it was [[Joey]]'s who had Pokémon vital to [[Professor Elm]]'s research. After realizing their mistake, they go directly to Professor Elm's lab where Gold and {{adv|Silver}} were battling. They interrupted the battle, electrocuting Gold with an {{p|Elekid}}, knocking him unconscious. Silver manages to defeat them with his {{TP|Silver|Totodile}} and {{TP|Silver|Sneasel}}, and Neo Team Rocket retreats.

They next appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'', capturing Gold and [[Bugsy]] inside the [[Ruins of Alph]] so as to steal the sleeping {{p|Unown}}. However, Gold and Bugsy manage to awaken all of the Unown who then chase them out of the chamber. Neo Team Rocket then trap the pair using Spinarak webs, but the trap backfires as they get stuck in the webs themselves. The group also appeared for a short time in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'' at the [[Slowpoke Well]], cutting off {{p|Slowpoke}}s' [[Slowpoke Tail|tail]]. They were quickly stopped by Silver who then bound them with ropes and left them there where they are later found by [[Kurt]].

They're later encountered infiltrating the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] in ''[[PS110|Piloswine Whine]]'' with [[Sham]] and [[Carl]] leading a group of Neo Team Rocket members in destroying [[Ecruteak City]] in search for information on {{p|Ho-Oh}}. As a huge battle wages on, Sham states that they've collected all the information that they can, and Carl orders their forces to retreat.

[[Team Rocket Elite Trio|A trio of Neo Team Rocket elites]] later attempt to capture {{p|Suicune}} after following [[Eusine]] in ''[[PS128|Indubitably Ditto]]'', but they are quickly halted when {{adv|Crystal}} has [[Crystal (Adventures)#Parasee|Parasee]] use {{m|Spore}} to put every Pokémon in a 2 mile radius to [[Sleep (status ailment)|sleep]]. Eusine then battles against Neo Team Rocket in ''[[PS129|Great Girafarig]]'' while Crys searches for Suicune. They surround the battlefield in an electric web created by Spinarak and Elekid, and Eusine sends out his {{p|Jumpluff}} after being electrocuted by the web. His Jumpluff uses {{m|Cotton Spore}}, as well as a sneaky {{m|Leech Seed}} and the two manage to make their escape, leaving behind a dummy and metal chain wrapped around the web that Girafarig's tail clamps down on, electrocuting both Harry and his Girafarig.

Sham and Carl later appear in ''[[PS163|Bringing Up Bellossom]]'' having taken control of the [[Magnet Train]] during the [[Gym Leader]] battles. The Gym Leaders then board the train, and a major battle ensues. This later proves to be a diversion so the [[Masked Man]] could fulfill his mission to capture {{p|Celebi}}.
{{stub}}
{{Project Fandom notice}}
[[Category:Team Rocket]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures]]
[[Category:Fanon terminology]]

[[pl:Neo Team Rocket]]

Glitch Unown

2012-09-02T01:55:38Z

ZMT123: /* Effects */

{{Incomplete|article|Needs B/W Unown}}
{{cleanup}}
'''Glitch Unown''' are a part of the game's RAM which is erroneously translated as an {{p|Unown}}'s entry in the [[Unown Dex]] in [[Generation II]].

==Causes==
Normally the Unown Dex should display for each entry an Unown. This limits the valid values to 26,
while there are 256 possible value. For this reason there are 230 hexadecimal values in the
Unown Dex where the data no longer consists in an Unown's description.

===Registering glitch Unown===
To register a [[glitch]] Unown in the Unown Dex, the player may obtain a [[Five question marks#Hex FF)|????? (Hex FF)]] as a bad clone from the [[Celebi Egg glitch]]. If the ????? is placed as the first Pokémon in the party, the player can use the "MOVE {{PK}}{{MN}} W/O MAIL" option to withdraw over 6 Pokémon.

This corrupts RAM data located past the expected end of the [[Pokémon data structure in Generation II|Pokémon data structure]], although there are only a limited amount of Pokémon that the player can withdraw before the game freezes.

If details about a 'post-6' Pokémon conflicts with data about Pokémon in the Unown Dex, then it is possible to replace entries with glitch Unown, provided that the player already has the Unown Dex, for example the index number of the current fourth move's PP of Pokémon #11 conflicts with RAM data associated with the first Unown.

It is possible to replace the first Unown with a glitch Unown this way provided that the player used [[PP Up]]s to raise its associated index number past 26.

In the process of obtaining glitch Unown, the player will be corrupting the values of other RAM addresses such as those determining seen or owned Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]], or the number of options on the menu.

==Glitch Unown types and forms==
===Types===
*'''Static''': the glitch Unown takes its data from an address in the game's RAM which is not related to the player's location. As result, the glitch Unown has a unique sprite.
*'''Dynamic''': the glitch Unown takes its data even partially from the player's location. The glitch Unown will change its sprite depending on where the Unown Dex is displayed.
*'''Influenced by the Pokédex Mode''': by changing the Pokédex Mode the glitch Unown will change.

===Forms===
*'''Letters:''' the glitch Unown is composed of Unown's letters on a black background.
*'''Lines and/or squares:''' the glitch Unown is made up of black lines or of black/white squares.
*'''Mixed:''' means that the glitch Unown is made up of symbols and/or of scrambled Pokémon pictures.
*'''Unknown:''' some glitch Unown can't have their description shown because they freeze the game when accessed.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Glitch Unown letters.png|A glitch Unown made up of letters
File:Glitch Unown squares.png|A glitch Unown made up of squares
File:Glitch Unown mixed graphic.png|A glitch Unown with a sprite of a scrambled Chikorita
File:Glitch Unown block.png|A glitch Unown with a sprite similar to a Generation I glitch Pokémon
</gallery>

==Effects==
[[File:Glitch Unown Pokédex corruption.png|thumb|160px|left|A Pokédex corrupted with a glitch Unown displayed]]
[[File:No windows available for popping.png|thumb|160px|right|This glitch message may appear displaying a glitch Unown]]
A [[glitch]] Unown can trigger several other glitches when displayed, including corruption of the [[Pokédex]], corrupted graphics, the [[Trainer House glitch]], corruption of the saved file, and/or the [[Glitch dimension]] effect. The message "No windows available for popping" may also appear. Glitch messages, which will be placed directly in the player's mailbox (listed below), may appear as well.

===List of glitch Unown which cause glitch messages===
This is a list of glitch Unown that change the values associated to the player's mailbox, with the exact amount of glitch messages that will be added. Missing hexadecimal values will not corrupt the player's mailbox.
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{unknown color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{unknown color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{unknown color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-
! Hex
! Number of glitch messages
|-
|00
|205
|-
|1C
|201
|-
|1D
|201
|-
|1E
|70
|-
|23
|194
|-
|24
|193
|-
|27
|1, can be converted into a {{evostone|Fire Stone}}
|-
|29
|232
|-
|31
|62, can be used for the [[GS Ball mail glitch]]
|-
|32
|124
|-
|38
|57
|-
|39
|12
|-
|3A
|142
|-
|3C
|207
|-
|3D
|248
|-
|41
|17
|-
|43
|252
|-
|46
|20
|-
|47
|10
|-
|48
|179
|-
|49
|95
|-
|4A
|201
|-
|4B
|126
|-
|4C
|33
|-
|4E
|136
|-
|4F
|119
|-
|50
|254
|-
|52
|129
|-
|53
|206
|-
|54
|115
|-
|56
|209
|-
|58
|15
|-
|5A
|1, can be converted into a [[Master Ball]]
|-
|5C
|205
|-
|60
|80
|-
|67
|12
|-
|69
|206
|-
|6B
|107
|-
|70
|192
|-
|73
|251
|-
|74
|1, can be converted into a [[Silver Wing]]
|-
|7D
|124
|-
|83
|209
|-
|84
|222
|-
|86
|15
|-
|89
|57
|-
|8A
|63
|-
|8E
|220
|-
|91
|88
|-
|97
|251
|-
|99
|243
|-
|A1
|33
|-
|A2
|57
|-
|AA
|95
|-
|B0
|251
|-
|B2
|1, can be converted into a [[Master Ball]]
|-
|B8
|9
|-
|BC
|57
|-
|C0
|197
|-
|C1
|52
|-
|C5
|206
|-
|CF
|224
|-
|D3
|17
|-
|D6
|206
|-
|DA
|50
|-
|DC
|57
|-
|DE
|42
|-
|DF
|195
|-
|E3
|208
|-
|E5
|241
|-
|E6
|15
|-
|EC
|1, can be converted into a [[Master Ball]]
|-
|ED
|50
|-
|F1
|105
|-
|F2
|175
|-
|F9
|53
|}
|}
{{-}}

==Video==
{{youtubevid|9GnpaKGuYWg|GlitchchampionPKMN|Glitch}}

{{Project GlitchDex notice}}

[[Category:Glitch Pokémon]]

Giovanni

2012-09-02T01:51:55Z

ZMT123: woops...

{{samename|character in the games whose Japanese name is Giovanni|Earl Dervish}}
----
{{CharInfobox|
color={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=666666|1={{ground color}}}} |
corecolor={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CCCCCC|1={{ground color light}}}} |
bordercolor={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{ground color dark}}}} |
name=Giovanni |
jname=サカキ |
tmname=Sakaki |
slogan=no |
sloganline="" |
image=FireRed LeafGreen Giovanni.png|
size=150px|
caption=Art from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} |
age=yes |
years=Unknown |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Viridian City]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives={{ga|Silver}} (son) [[Madame Boss]] (mother, anime) |
birthday=August 1|
colors=yes|
eyes=Black|
hair=Black{{tt|*|games}} Brown{{tt|*|anime}}|
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=Boss{{sup|RBY}}{{sup|FRLG}}/Rocket Boss{{sup|HGSS}} [[Gym Leader]]{{sup|RBY}}{{sup|FRLG}}{{sup|B2W2}}|
game=yes |
generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}} |
games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]]|
leader=yes |
gym=Viridian Gym |
specialist=yes |
type={{t|Ground}} types |
badge=Badge#Earth Badge{{!}}Earth Badge |
team=yes |
teamname=[[Team Rocket]] |
teamrank=[[Team Rocket ranks|Boss]] |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP015 |
epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne |
enva=[[Ted Lewis|Ed Paul]] ([[EP015]]-[[AG132]], [[DP080]]-present) [[Craig Blair]] ([[DP002]]-[[DP043]]) |
java=[[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] ([[EP015]]-[[AG132]]) [[Kenta Miyake]] ([[DP002]]-present)
}}
'''Giovanni''' (Japanese: '''サカキ''' ''Sakaki'') is the head of [[Team Rocket]], and formerly served as the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Viridian City]]'s {{pkmn|Gym}}, known officially as the [[Viridian Gym]]. He handed out the {{Badge|Earth}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeated him. As a Gym Leader, he specialized in {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, but his master plan includes collecting rare Pokémon of all [[type]]s. He is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Boss''' (Japanese: '''ロケットだんボス''' ''Team Rocket Boss''). In the English Generation IV games, his Trainer class is '''Rocket Boss'''.

==In the games==
Giovanni is the primary antagonist of the games taking place in Kanto.

In the [[Generation I|first games]] Giovanni appeared in, he served a dual role: one that was well-known to the residents of Kanto, and one that was more secret. He was first shown as the leader of the villainous [[Team Rocket]], the first of many [[villainous teams|criminal organizations]] to grace the Pokémon games. After he and his team of Grunts were defeated at [[Silph Co.]] by an {{ga|Red|eleven-year-old boy}}, Giovanni fled to a hideout that his antagonist was unaware of. Once the player returned to Viridian City, one of the major plot twists of these games revealed that Giovanni, in addition to his role as a criminal, was the final Gym Leader to be fought before the [[Elite Four]]—albeit one without a formal title. Here, he specializes in the {{t|Ground}} type. Once defeated, he disbanded Team Rocket and left the player with the {{Badge|Earth}} and {{TM|27|Fissure}}. He then vanishes, and is not seen again.

Giovanni's role in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} is much the same; the one difference is that defeating him in the Gym battle will earn the player {{TM|26|Earthquake}}, instead of TM27 (Fissure). There is a side-plot in the [[Sevii Islands]] that revolves around Giovanni; a group of Team Rocket members are trying to continue the aims of Team Rocket, but they abandon this when they realize that their leader has been defeated once and for all.

In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, a group of Team Rocket members tries to relaunch the old team. They take over [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], and broadcast a radio announcement intended for Giovanni. Only in HeartGold and SoulSilver is it revealed that Giovanni does hear the broadcast, from his hideout in [[Tohjo Falls]]. An event involving a time-traveling {{p|Celebi}} allows {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}} to travel back in time and defeat Giovanni at the same time the rest of Team Rocket is being defeated. Like before, once defeated, Giovanni will disappear.

The Celebi event also reveals some of Giovanni's background from the three years between Generation I/III and Generation II/IV. While it was mentioned in FireRed and LeafGreen that Giovanni has a son with red hair, the son's identity wasn't revealed until the time-travel event in HeartGold and SoulSilver. As many fans speculated (and as was mentioned in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga series), this son is the [[rival]] of the Johto player character, {{ga|Silver}}. Much of Silver's personality is a result of the treatment he received from Giovanni, which includes abandonment. Like many of Giovanni's other actions throughout the games, this reflects on his selfishness.

===[[Fame Checker]]===
This is a list of the Fame Checker's information on Giovanni in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
;Rocket HQ - Giovanni
:What does this person do?
:Team Rocket captures Pokémon from around the world. They're important tools for keeping our criminal enterprise going. I am the leader, Giovanni!
;Silph Co. - Scientist
:Favorite kind of Pokémon?
:Those thugs that took over our building... Their Boss said he was looking for strong Pokémon.
;Silph Co. - Scientist
:What is this person like?
:Team Rocket's Boss is terribly cruel! To him, Pokémon are just tools to be used.
;Viridian Gym - Giovanni
:What does this person do?
:Welcome to my hideout! It shall be so until I can restore Team Rocket to its former glory.
;Viridian Gym - Man
:What does this person do?
:Blow me away! Giovanni was the Gym Leader of Viridian?
;Rocket Warehouse - Team Rocket Scientist Gideon
:Family and Friends?
:You... You're not Giovanni's kid, are you? No, that can't be right. Giovanni's kid has red hair.
;Message from <sc>Giovanni</sc>
* From: <sc>Giovanni</sc>
* To: [Player]
:"There is nothing I wish to say to you.
:I will concentrate solely on bettering myself, and none other."

===Pokémon===
===={{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red, Green|s}} and {{game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Giovanni RB.png
|prize={{pdollar}}2871

|name=Giovanni
|game=RGB
|location=Rocket Hideout
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=095|pokemon=Onix
|level=25|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock
|move2=Bind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=24|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=115|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=29|type1=Normal
|move1=Comet Punch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Giovanni RB.png
|prize={{pdollar}}4059

|name=Giovanni
|game=RGB
|location=Silph Co.
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=033|pokemon=Nidorino
|level=37|type1=Poison
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Poison Sting|move2type=Poison
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fury Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=37|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Stomp|move2type=Normal
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=115|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=35|type1=Normal
|move1=Comet Punch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=41|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Gym battle=====
{{Party|color={{ground color}}|headcolor={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=Giovanni RB.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}4950

|name=Giovanni
|game=RGB
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=45|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Stomp|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Horn Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=051|pokemon=Dugtrio
|level=42|type1=Ground
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Dig|move2type=Ground
|move3=Sand-Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Slash|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=44|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=034|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=45|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Horn Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Thrash|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=112|pokemon=Rhydon
|level=50|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Stomp|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fissure|move3type=Ground
|move4=Horn Drill|move4type=Normal}}}}

===={{game|Yellow}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Y_Giovanni.png
|prize={{pdollar}}2871

|name=Giovanni
|game=Y
|location=Rocket Hideout
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=095|pokemon=Onix
|level=25|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock
|move2=Bind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=24|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=053|pokemon=Persian
|level=29|type1=Normal
|move1=Pay Day|move1type=Normal
|move2=Scratch|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal
|move4=Growl|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Y Giovanni.png‎|prize={{pdollar}}4059

|name=Giovanni
|game=Y
|location=Silph Co.
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=033|pokemon=Nidorino
|level=37|type1=Poison
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Poison Sting|move2type=Poison
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fury Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=37|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Stomp|move2type=Normal
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=053|pokemon=Persian
|level=35|type1=Normal
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal
|move4=Pay Day|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=41|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Gym battle=====
{{Party|color={{ground color}}|headcolor={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=Y_Giovanni.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}5445

|name=Giovanni
|game=Y
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=051|pokemon=Dugtrio|level=50|type1=Ground
|move1=Sand-Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Dig|move2type=Ground
|move3=Fissure|move3type=Ground
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=053|pokemon=Persian
|level=53|type1=Normal
|move1=Screech|move1type=Normal
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen|level=53
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Tail Whip|move1type=Normal
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Double Kick|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=034|pokemon=Nidoking|level=55|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Thrash|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=112|pokemon=Rhydon|level=55|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock
|move2=Fury Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Horn Drill|move4type=Normal}}
}}

===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=spriteGiovanni.png
|prize={{pdollar}}2900
|class=Boss
|name=Giovanni
|game=FRLG
|location=Rocket Hideout
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=095|pokemon=Onix
|level=25|gender=male|ability=Rock Head|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock
|move2=Bind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal
|move4=Harden|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=24|gender=male|ability=Rock Head|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Stomp|move1type=Normal
|move2=Fury Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=115|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=29|gender=female|ability=Early Bird|type1=Normal
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal
|move2=Mega Punch|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=SpriteGiovanni.png
|prize={{pdollar}}4100
|class=Boss
|name=Giovanni
|game=FRLG
|location=Silph Co.
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=033|pokemon=Nidorino
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Poison|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Poison Sting|move2type=Poison
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fury Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Ground|type2=Rock|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Fury Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Scary Face|move2type=Normal
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=115|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|gender=female|level=35|type1=Normal|ability=Early Bird
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Mega Punch|move3type=Normal
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|gender=female|level=41|type1=Poison|type2=Ground|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
|color={{ground color}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=SpriteGiovanni.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}5000
|class=Leader
|name=Giovanni
|game=FRLG
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|gender=male|level=45|type1=Ground|type2=Rock|ability=Lightningrod
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rock Blast|move2type=Rock
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=051|pokemon=Dugtrio
|gender=male|level=42|type1=Ground|ability=Sand Veil
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Sand Tomb|move2type=Ground
|move3=Mud-Slap|move3type=Ground
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|gender=female|level=44|type1=Poison|type2=Ground|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=034|pokemon=Nidoking
|gender=male|level=45|type1=Poison|type2=Ground|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Thrash|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|gender=male|level=50|type1=Ground|type2=Rock|ability=Lightningrod
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rock Blast|move2type=Rock
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
}}

===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=GiovanniHGSS.gif
|prize={{Pdollar}}8280
|class=Rocket Boss
|name=Giovanni
|game=HGSS
|location=Tohjo Falls
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|gender=male
|level=42
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Shadow Claw|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Focus Energy|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Fury Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Double Kick|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|level=43
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|ability=Super Luck
|move1=Nasty Plot|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Swagger|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=031
|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|gender=female
|level=46
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Roar|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Superpower|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=115
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|gender=female
|level=40
|type1=Normal
|ability=Scrappy
|move1=Outrage|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dizzy Punch|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
=====Pokémon World Tournament=====
Pokémon can be either male or female.
======Kanto Leaders Tournament======
{{Party
|color={{ground color}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Giovanni.png
|prize=1 [[Battle Point|BP]]
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Giovanni
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6

|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=464 m
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=50
|gender=464
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Lightningrod
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Hammer Arm|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Drill Run|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=076
|pokemon=Golem
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Rindo Berry
|move1=Roar|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical
}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|ability=
|held=Shuca Berry
|move1=Megahorn|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Wave|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=105
|pokemon=Marowak
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground
|held=Yache Berry
|ability=
|move1=Bonemerang|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=ThunderPunch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=028
|pokemon=Sandslash
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil
|held=Salac Berry
|move1=Sandstorm|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=031
|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=50
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|held=Passho Berry
|ability=
|move1=Superpower|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
}}

======Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament======
{{Party
|color={{ground color}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Giovanni.png
|prize=1 [[Battle Point|BP]]
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Giovanni
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6

|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=464 m
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=50
|gender=464
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Lightningrod
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hammer Arm|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Blast|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=445 m
|pokemon=Garchomp
|level=50
|gender=
|held=Choice Scarf
|ability=Sand Veil
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Brick Break|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Outrage|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical
}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|ability=
|held=Choice Specs
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=472
|pokemon=Gliscor
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground|type2=Flying
|held=Flying Gem
|ability=
|move1=Fire Fang|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Acrobatics|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=553
|pokemon=Krookodile
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground|type2=Dark
|held=Expert Belt
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Superpower|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Fang|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Grass Knot|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=450 m
|pokemon=Hippowdon
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground
|held=Quick Claw
|ability=Sand Stream
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Fang|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===={{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party|color={{ground color}}|headcolor={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=Giovanni Stadium.jpg
|prize=None

|name=Giovani
|game=Pokémon Stadium
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=053
|pokemon=Persian
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=BubbleBeam|move4type=Water}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=051
|pokemon=Dugtrio
|level=50
|type1=Ground
|move1=Sand-Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=031
|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Strength|move2type=Normal
|move3=Surf|move3type=Water
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Horn Drill|move1type=Normal
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=112
|pokemon=Rhydon
|level=50
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Fury Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fissure|move4type=Ground}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=128
|pokemon=Tauros
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Stomp|move4type=Normal}}
}}

=====Round 2=====
{{Party|color={{ground color}}|headcolor={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=Giovanni Stadium.jpg
|prize=None

|name=Giovani
|game=Pokémon Stadium
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=053
|pokemon=Persian
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|move1=Screech|move1type=Normal
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=BubbleBeam|move4type=Water}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=128
|pokemon=Tauros
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=031
|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Body Slam|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Thrash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric
|move3=Surf|move3type=Water
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|level=50
|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison
|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Dream Eater|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Night Shade|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=146
|pokemon=Moltres
|level=50
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|move1=Fire Spin|move1type=Fire
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying
|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
}}

===Quotes===
====[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]]====
;[[Rocket Hideout]]
* Before battle
:''"So! I must say, I am impressed you got here!"

* When being defeated
:''"WHAT! This cannot be!"''

* After being defeated
:''"I see that you raise POKéMON with utmost care. A child like you would never understand what I hope to achieve. I shall step aside this time! I hope we meet again...''"

;[[Silph Co.]]
* Before battle
:''"Ah, <{{player}}>! So we meet again! The president and I are discussing a vital business proposition. Keep your nose out of grown-up matters... Or experience a world of pain!"''

* When defeated
:''"Arrgh!! I lost again!?"''

* After being defeated
:''"Blast it all! You ruined our plans for Silph! But [[Team Rocket]] will never fall! <Player>, never forget that all Pokémon exist for Team Rocket! I must go, but I shall return!"''

;[[Viridian Gym]]
* Before battle
:''"Fwahahaha! This is my hideout! I planned to resurrect Team Rocket here! But, you have caught me again! So be it! This time, I'm not holding back! Once more, you shall face Giovanni, the greatest trainer!"''

* When defeated
:''"Ha! That was a truly intense fight! You have won! As proof, here is the {{Badge|Earth}}!"''

:''"The Earth Badge makes Pokémon of any level obey! It is evidence of your mastery as a Pokémon trainer! With it, you can enter the Pokémon League! It is my gift for your Pokémon League challenge!"''

:''"Having lost, I cannot face my underlings! Team Rocket is finished forever! I will dedicate my life to the study of Pokémon. Let us meet again someday! Farewell!"''

====[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]====
;[[Rocket Hideout]]
* Before battle
:''"So! I must say, I am impressed you got here. Team Rocket captures Pokémon from around the world. They're important tools for keeping our criminal enterprise going. I am the leader, Giovanni! For your insolence, you will feel a world of pain!"''

* When defeated
:''"WHAT! This can't be!"''

* After being defeated
:''"I see that you raise Pokémon with utmost care. A child like you would never understand what I hope to achieve. I shall step aside this time! I hope we met again..."''

;[[Silph Co.]]
* Before battle
:''"Ah, <{{player}}>! So we meet again! The president and I are discussing a vital business proposition. Keep your nose out of grown-up matters... Or experience a world of pain!"''

* When defeated
:''"Arrgh!! I lost again!?"''

* After being defeated
:''"Blast it all! You ruined our plans for Silph! But [[Team Rocket]] will never fall! <Player>, never forget that all Pokémon exist for Team Rocket! I must go, but I shall return!"''

;[[Viridian Gym]]
* Before battle
:''"Fwahahaha! Welcome to my hideout! It shall be so until I can restore Team Rocket to its former glory. But, you have found me again. So be it. This time, I'm not holding back! Once more, you shall face Giovanni, the greatest Trainer!"''

* When defeated
:''"Ha! That was a truly intense fight. You have won! As proof, here is the {{badge|Earth}}!"''

* After being defeated
:''"The Earth Badge makes Pokémon of any level obey without question. It is evidence of your mastery as a Pokémon Trainer. With it, you can challenge the Pokémon League. Also, take this TM. Consider it a gift for your Pokémon League challenge."''

:''"[[TM26]] contains {{m|Earthquake}}. It is a powerful attack that causes a massive tremor. I made it when I ran the Gym here, far too long ago..."''

:''"Having lost in this fashion, I can't face my followers. I have betrayed their trust. As of today, Team Rocket is finished forever! As for myself, I shall dedicate my life to training again. Let us meet again someday! Farewell!"''

====[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]====
'''[[Tohjo Falls]]'''
* Before battle
:''"... I don't know why you have come here. Anyway, I have to warn you that this is not a place for kids like you."''

:''"You have a certain look... It reminds me of {{ga|Red|the kid who stood in front of me three years ago}}... You have the same eyes... I'm on my way to [[Goldenrod City]] to answer the call and join my team. Are you going to get in my way?"''

(After hearing [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Team Rocket's broadcast]])

:''"My old associates need me... We will not repeat the failure of three years ago! [[Team Rocket]] will be born again, and I will rule the world!"''

* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"What in the world was that? Don't tell me some inexperienced kid can possibly be that strong!"''

* During battle
:''"What was that?"''

* When defeated
:''"What in the world are you?"''

* After being defeated
:''"How this is possible...? The past three years have been a waste...? How can a kid like you manage to destroy my dream once again? The precious dream of Team Rocket has become little more than an illusion..."''

* If not defeated
:''"Mark my words. Not being able to measure your own strength shows that you are still but a child."''

==Artwork==
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|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Headshot from {{color2|000|Pokemon Red and Blue|Red and Blue}}.
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Generation I}}.
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===Sprites===
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| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Giovanni's VS sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
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|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Giovanni's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Giovanni's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Giovanni's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Giovanni's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Giovanni's artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Giovanni BW anime.png|thumb|240px|Giovanni in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]]
{{main|Giovanni (anime)}}
Giovanni appears in the anime as the head of [[Team Rocket]].
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==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Giovanni FRLG Adventures.png‎|thumb|150px|Giovanni in the fifth chapter]]
{{main|Giovanni (Adventures)}}

In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Giovanni serves much the same role as he does in the games, although he now has [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], and [[Koga]] as subordinates. However, Giovanni is much more ruthless than his other counterparts.

===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
In ''[[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]'', a short {{pkmn|manga}} by [[Kagemaru Himeno]], he and {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} were shown to have been together for a long time, as he rescued the Pokémon when he was a child.
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Giovanni (Pocket Monsters)}}
[[File:Giovanni PM.png|thumb|Giovanni and his twin brother]]
Giovanni is the boss of Team Rocket in Pokémon Pocket Monsters.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
Giovanni appears in ''[[PZ05|Celadon City]]'' watching Satoshi from the hidden cameras within the Silph Co. building. He has one of his minions to try to stop Satoshi from reaching him. [[PZ07|Two chapters later]], he has taken the boss of Silph Co. hostage and threatens to harm him if he refuses to tell Giovanni where the Master Ball was. However, he is interrupted when Satoshi and Sabrina teleport their way to the top floor. Lapras uses Mist to blind {{p|Nidoqueen}} but she launches a {{m|Poison Sting}} attack. One of the needles from the attacks hits Giovanni. Satoshi and the others manage to escape afterwards. In ''[[PZ09|Viridian City]]'', Giovanni was revealed to be the final Gym Leader that Satoshi challenges. Satoshi manages to defeat him and earns the last Badge.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Nidoqueen
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Giovanni Nidoqueen Zensho.png
|img_size=120px
|epnum=PZ07
|epname=Saffron City
|desc=While taking over the Silph Co., Giovanni used {{p|Nidoqueen}} to hold the Silph co. boss hostage.

Nidoqueen's known moves are {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Tail Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Rhydon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Giovanni Rhydon Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ09
|epname=Viridian City
|desc={{p|Rhydon}} was Satoshi's opponent for his final Gym battle. It went up against his {{p|Lapras}} and was defeated by [[Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)|his Charizard]] after Satoshi switched out Lapras.}}

=====Pokémon Tower=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Nidoking
|gender=male
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Giovanni Nidoking Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ05
|epname=Celadon City
|desc=Giovanni has owned this {{p|Nidoking}} ever since he was a child. When it passed away, it turned him into a bitter person.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Machamp
|type1=Fighting
|img=Giovanni Machamp Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ05
|epname=Celadon City
|desc=Giovanni has owned this {{p|Machamp}} ever since he was a child. When it passed away, it turned him into a bitter person. The spirit of Machamp was called out by one of the Team Rocket grunts to deal with Satoshi. However, it was defeated by Gastly as physical attacks had no effect on the Ghost-type Pokémon.}}

==In the TCG==
Giovanni has an {{TCG|Giovanni|eponymous}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} in the {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} expansion.

===Artwork===
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|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Giovanni and the Earth Badge.
| Giovanni sends out a {{color2|000|Nidoking}}.
| Giovanni as the Boss of {{color2|000|Team Rocket}}.
|}{{-}}

===Cards===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Giovanni or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Giovanni's Pokémon|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Gyarados|5}}|type=Water|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=5/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Machamp|6}}|type=Fighting|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=6/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Nidoking|7}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=7/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Persian|8}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=8/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Nidoqueen|23}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=23/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Pinsir|24}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=24/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Machoke|42}}|type=Fighting|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=42/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Meowth|43}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=43/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Nidorina|44}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=44/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Nidorino|45}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=45/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Machop|72}}|type=Fighting|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=72/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Magikarp|73}}|type=Water|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=73/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Meowth|74}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=74/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Nidoran♀|75}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=75/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Nidoran♂|76}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=76/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|CoroCoro|Giovanni's Nidoking|promo}}|type=Grass|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fighting}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|The Boss's Way|73}}|type=Trainer|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=73/82|jpsetlink=Team Rocket|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Legendary Collection|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=105/110}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni|18}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=18/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo|enset2=Gym Challenge|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=104/132}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Last Resort|105}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=105/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Viridian City Gym|123}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=123/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}

==Trivia==
* In the {{pkmn|games}}, Giovanni is the only Gym Leader to appear outside of his Gym in [[Generation I]], a feature that would become more and more common up to [[Generation IV]], where all Gym Leaders in the featured regions appear outside of their Gym in one way or another.
* In the English version of {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, his name is misspelled "Giovani" (with one n). This is because the space for Trainer names only allows seven characters, whilst Giovanni's name has eight.
* Both Giovanni and [[Juan]] are the eighth Gym Leader in a region introduced in an odd-numbered generation. Both of their names are a foreign version of the name "John." Also, in Generation III, the manuals show them to be an unknown Gym Leader.
* In the official Red and Blue guide from [[Nintendo Power]], Giovanni was labeled to be a regional boss of Team Rocket (implying he's not the absolute leader). This was invalidated in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, where it was made clear that Giovanni was the absolute leader of Team Rocket (even having an [[Team Rocket HQ|office in Johto]]).
* Giovanni was the first [[Gym Leader]] who can be battled more than once, and is still the only one who can be battled before the Gym battle.
** This also makes him one of three Gym Leaders who does not give a Badge to the {{player}} immediately after the first defeat, the other two being [[Whitney]] and [[Clair]].
* He is the only Gym Leader to have two titles in the same game as being Gym Leader, the titles being "Boss" and "Gym Leader."
* While there have previously been many event Pokémon, due to his status in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Giovanni is the first event Trainer.
* While he owns a level 50 Rhydon in the Gym battle in [[Generation I]], it is replaced by a level 50 Rhyhorn in [[Generation III]].
* Giovanni's Nidoking and Rhydon, both being at level 55 during the Gym battle in Yellow, are the highest leveled Pokémon to be owned by a Gym Leader during the initial battle with them, tied with [[Marlon]]'s {{p|Jellicent}} in Challenge Mode.
* Giovanni is the only criminal boss not to endanger a [[legendary Pokémon]] with his exploits in the games. This is {{an|Mewtwo|not the case}} in the anime or [[Zapmolcuno|in Pokémon Adventures]].
* Giovanni is likely based on the boss of a {{wp|Yakuza}} faction, possibly more on the {{wp|bakuto}} factions than others, considering [[Team Rocket]]'s former ownership of the [[Celadon Game Corner]]. Outside of Japan, this reference is localized, making him more akin to a {{wp|Mafia}} boss (most especially considering his English name being Italian in origin).
* Giovanni and {{ga|Blue}} are the only two Trainers to have three different battle themes.
** Coincidentally, both were the leader of [[Viridian Gym]] at one point.
* In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}} along with [[Norman]], Giovanni uses more different species of Pokémon than any other Gym Leader at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], with a total of 10.

==Names==
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! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| サカキ ''Sakaki''
| {{wp|Sakaki}} (榊) is a sacred tree in {{wp|Shinto}} which resembles the Earth Badge. Also from 坂／阪 ''saka'', slope.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
| Giovanni
| Italian ''Giovanni'', equivalent to ''John'' ("God is gracious"); ''gio'' sounds like ''geo'', from Greek γῆ ''gē'', earth. May also be a play on his resemblance to a {{wp|Mafia}} boss, who are typically Italian.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 비주기 ''Bijugi''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 坂木 ''Bǎnmù'' {{tt|*|manga and anime (later DP)}} 阪木 ''Bǎnmù'' {{tt|*|anime}}
| From 坂木／阪木 ''Sakaki'', an alternative way of writing the name. 坂／阪 (slope) is also a homophone to 板 of 老板 ''lǎobǎn'' (boss). Also, 坂 contains the {{wp|Radical (Chinese character)|radical}} 土 ''tǔ'' (earth).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 沙加 ''Sāgā''
| Transliteration of the ''Saka'' of ''Sakaki''.
|}
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Giovanni

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{{samename|character in the games whose Japanese name is Giovanni|Earl Dervish}}
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{{CharInfobox|
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corecolor={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CCCCCC|1={{ground color light}}}} |
bordercolor={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{ground color dark}}}} |
name=Giovanni |
jname=サカキ |
tmname=Sakaki |
slogan=no |
sloganline="" |
image=FireRed LeafGreen Giovanni.png|
size=150px|
caption=Art from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} |
age=yes |
years=Unknown |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Viridian City]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives={{ga|Silver}} (son) [[Madame Boss]] (mother, anime) |
birthday=August 1|
colors=yes|
eyes=Black|
hair=Black{{tt|*|games}} Brown{{tt|*|anime}}|
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=Boss{{sup|RBY}}{{sup|FRLG}}/Rocket Boss{{sup|HGSS}} [[Gym Leader]]{{sup|RBY}}{{sup|FRLG}}{{sup|B2W2}}|
game=yes |
generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}} |
games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]]|
leader=yes |
gym=Viridian Gym |
specialist=yes |
type={{t|Ground}} types |
badge=Badge#Earth Badge{{!}}Earth Badge |
team=yes |
teamname=[[Team Rocket]] |
teamrank=[[Team Rocket ranks|Boss]] |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP015 |
epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne |
enva=[[Ted Lewis|Ed Paul]] ([[EP015]]-[[AG132]], [[DP080]]-present) [[Craig Blair]] ([[DP002]]-[[DP043]]) |
java=[[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] ([[EP015]]-[[AG132]]) [[Kenta Miyake]] ([[DP002]]-present)
}}
'''Giovanni''' (Japanese: '''サカキ''' ''Sakaki'') is the head of [[Team Rocket]], and formerly served as the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Viridian City]]'s {{pkmn|Gym}}, known officially as the [[Viridian Gym]]. He handed out the {{Badge|Earth}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeated him. As a Gym Leader, he specialized in {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, but his master plan includes collecting rare Pokémon of all [[type]]s. He is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Boss''' (Japanese: '''ロケットだんボス''' ''Team Rocket Boss''). In the English Generation IV games, his Trainer class is '''Rocket Boss'''.

==In the games==
Giovanni is the primary antagonist of the games taking place in Kanto.

In the [[Generation I|first games]] Giovanni appeared in, he served a dual role: one that was well-known to the residents of Kanto, and one that was more secret. He was first shown as the leader of the villainous [[Team Rocket]], the first of many [[villainous teams|criminal organizations]] to grace the Pokémon games. After he and his team of Grunts were defeated at [[Silph Co.]] by an {{ga|Red|eleven-year-old boy}}, Giovanni fled to a hideout that his antagonist was unaware of. Once the player returned to Viridian City, one of the major plot twists of these games revealed that Giovanni, in addition to his role as a criminal, was the final Gym Leader to be fought before the [[Elite Four]]—albeit one without a formal title. Here, he specializes in the {{t|Ground}} type. Once defeated, he disbanded Team Rocket and left the player with the {{Badge|Earth}} and {{TM|27|Fissure}}. He then vanishes, and is not seen again.

Giovanni's role in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} is much the same; the one difference is that defeating him in the Gym battle will earn the player {{TM|26|Earthquake}}, instead of TM27 (Fissure). There is a side-plot in the [[Sevii Islands]] that revolves around Giovanni; a group of Team Rocket members are trying to continue the aims of Team Rocket, but they abandon this when they realize that their leader has been defeated once and for all.

In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, a group of Team Rocket members tries to relaunch the old team. They take over [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], and broadcast a radio announcement intended for Giovanni. Only in HeartGold and SoulSilver is it revealed that Giovanni does hear the broadcast, from his hideout in [[Tohjo Falls]]. An event involving a time-traveling {{p|Celebi}} allows {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}} to travel back in time three years before and defeat Giovanni at the same time the rest of Team Rocket is being defeated. Like before, once defeated, Giovanni will disappear.

The Celebi event also reveals some of Giovanni's background from the three years between Generation I/III and Generation II/IV. While it was mentioned in FireRed and LeafGreen that Giovanni has a son with red hair, the son's identity wasn't revealed until the time-travel event in HeartGold and SoulSilver. As many fans speculated (and as was mentioned in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga series), this son is the [[rival]] of the Johto player character, {{ga|Silver}}. Much of Silver's personality is a result of the treatment he received from Giovanni, which includes abandonment. Like many of Giovanni's other actions throughout the games, this reflects on his selfishness.

===[[Fame Checker]]===
This is a list of the Fame Checker's information on Giovanni in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
;Rocket HQ - Giovanni
:What does this person do?
:Team Rocket captures Pokémon from around the world. They're important tools for keeping our criminal enterprise going. I am the leader, Giovanni!
;Silph Co. - Scientist
:Favorite kind of Pokémon?
:Those thugs that took over our building... Their Boss said he was looking for strong Pokémon.
;Silph Co. - Scientist
:What is this person like?
:Team Rocket's Boss is terribly cruel! To him, Pokémon are just tools to be used.
;Viridian Gym - Giovanni
:What does this person do?
:Welcome to my hideout! It shall be so until I can restore Team Rocket to its former glory.
;Viridian Gym - Man
:What does this person do?
:Blow me away! Giovanni was the Gym Leader of Viridian?
;Rocket Warehouse - Team Rocket Scientist Gideon
:Family and Friends?
:You... You're not Giovanni's kid, are you? No, that can't be right. Giovanni's kid has red hair.
;Message from <sc>Giovanni</sc>
* From: <sc>Giovanni</sc>
* To: [Player]
:"There is nothing I wish to say to you.
:I will concentrate solely on bettering myself, and none other."

===Pokémon===
===={{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red, Green|s}} and {{game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Giovanni RB.png
|prize={{pdollar}}2871

|name=Giovanni
|game=RGB
|location=Rocket Hideout
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=095|pokemon=Onix
|level=25|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock
|move2=Bind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=24|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=115|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=29|type1=Normal
|move1=Comet Punch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Giovanni RB.png
|prize={{pdollar}}4059

|name=Giovanni
|game=RGB
|location=Silph Co.
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=033|pokemon=Nidorino
|level=37|type1=Poison
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Poison Sting|move2type=Poison
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fury Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=37|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Stomp|move2type=Normal
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=115|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=35|type1=Normal
|move1=Comet Punch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=41|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Gym battle=====
{{Party|color={{ground color}}|headcolor={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=Giovanni RB.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}4950

|name=Giovanni
|game=RGB
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=45|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Stomp|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Horn Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=051|pokemon=Dugtrio
|level=42|type1=Ground
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Dig|move2type=Ground
|move3=Sand-Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Slash|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=44|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=034|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=45|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Horn Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Thrash|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1|game=Red|ndex=112|pokemon=Rhydon
|level=50|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Stomp|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fissure|move3type=Ground
|move4=Horn Drill|move4type=Normal}}}}

===={{game|Yellow}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Y_Giovanni.png
|prize={{pdollar}}2871

|name=Giovanni
|game=Y
|location=Rocket Hideout
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=095|pokemon=Onix
|level=25|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock
|move2=Bind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=24|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=053|pokemon=Persian
|level=29|type1=Normal
|move1=Pay Day|move1type=Normal
|move2=Scratch|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal
|move4=Growl|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Y Giovanni.png‎|prize={{pdollar}}4059

|name=Giovanni
|game=Y
|location=Silph Co.
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=033|pokemon=Nidorino
|level=37|type1=Poison
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Poison Sting|move2type=Poison
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fury Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=37|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Stomp|move2type=Normal
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=053|pokemon=Persian
|level=35|type1=Normal
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal
|move4=Pay Day|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=41|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Gym battle=====
{{Party|color={{ground color}}|headcolor={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=Y_Giovanni.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}5445

|name=Giovanni
|game=Y
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=051|pokemon=Dugtrio|level=50|type1=Ground
|move1=Sand-Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Dig|move2type=Ground
|move3=Fissure|move3type=Ground
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=053|pokemon=Persian
|level=53|type1=Normal
|move1=Screech|move1type=Normal
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen|level=53
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Tail Whip|move1type=Normal
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Double Kick|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=034|pokemon=Nidoking|level=55|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Thrash|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1|game=Yellow|ndex=112|pokemon=Rhydon|level=55|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock
|move2=Fury Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Horn Drill|move4type=Normal}}
}}

===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=spriteGiovanni.png
|prize={{pdollar}}2900
|class=Boss
|name=Giovanni
|game=FRLG
|location=Rocket Hideout
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=095|pokemon=Onix
|level=25|gender=male|ability=Rock Head|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock
|move2=Bind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal
|move4=Harden|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|level=24|gender=male|ability=Rock Head|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Stomp|move1type=Normal
|move2=Fury Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=115|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|level=29|gender=female|ability=Early Bird|type1=Normal
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal
|move2=Mega Punch|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=SpriteGiovanni.png
|prize={{pdollar}}4100
|class=Boss
|name=Giovanni
|game=FRLG
|location=Silph Co.
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=033|pokemon=Nidorino
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Poison|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Horn Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Poison Sting|move2type=Poison
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fury Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|gender=male|level=37|type1=Ground|type2=Rock|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Fury Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Scary Face|move2type=Normal
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=115|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|gender=female|level=35|type1=Normal|ability=Early Bird
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Mega Punch|move3type=Normal
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|gender=female|level=41|type1=Poison|type2=Ground|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
|color={{ground color}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=SpriteGiovanni.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}5000
|class=Leader
|name=Giovanni
|game=FRLG
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|gender=male|level=45|type1=Ground|type2=Rock|ability=Lightningrod
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rock Blast|move2type=Rock
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=051|pokemon=Dugtrio
|gender=male|level=42|type1=Ground|ability=Sand Veil
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Sand Tomb|move2type=Ground
|move3=Mud-Slap|move3type=Ground
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=031|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|gender=female|level=44|type1=Poison|type2=Ground|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=034|pokemon=Nidoking
|gender=male|level=45|type1=Poison|type2=Ground|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Thrash|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed|ndex=111|pokemon=Rhyhorn
|gender=male|level=50|type1=Ground|type2=Rock|ability=Lightningrod
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rock Blast|move2type=Rock
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
}}

===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=GiovanniHGSS.gif
|prize={{Pdollar}}8280
|class=Rocket Boss
|name=Giovanni
|game=HGSS
|location=Tohjo Falls
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|gender=male
|level=42
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Shadow Claw|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Focus Energy|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Fury Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Double Kick|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|level=43
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|ability=Super Luck
|move1=Nasty Plot|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Swagger|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=031
|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|gender=female
|level=46
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Roar|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Superpower|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=115
|pokemon=Kangaskhan
|gender=female
|level=40
|type1=Normal
|ability=Scrappy
|move1=Outrage|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dizzy Punch|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
=====Pokémon World Tournament=====
Pokémon can be either male or female.
======Kanto Leaders Tournament======
{{Party
|color={{ground color}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Giovanni.png
|prize=1 [[Battle Point|BP]]
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Giovanni
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6

|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=464 m
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=50
|gender=464
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Lightningrod
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Hammer Arm|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Drill Run|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=076
|pokemon=Golem
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Rindo Berry
|move1=Roar|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical
}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|ability=
|held=Shuca Berry
|move1=Megahorn|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Wave|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=105
|pokemon=Marowak
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground
|held=Yache Berry
|ability=
|move1=Bonemerang|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=ThunderPunch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=028
|pokemon=Sandslash
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil
|held=Salac Berry
|move1=Sandstorm|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=031
|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=50
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|held=Passho Berry
|ability=
|move1=Superpower|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
}}

======Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament======
{{Party
|color={{ground color}}
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|headcolor={{ground color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Giovanni.png
|prize=1 [[Battle Point|BP]]
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Giovanni
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6

|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=464 m
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=50
|gender=464
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Lightningrod
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hammer Arm|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Blast|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=445 m
|pokemon=Garchomp
|level=50
|gender=
|held=Choice Scarf
|ability=Sand Veil
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Brick Break|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Outrage|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical
}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|ability=
|held=Choice Specs
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=472
|pokemon=Gliscor
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground|type2=Flying
|held=Flying Gem
|ability=
|move1=Fire Fang|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Acrobatics|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=553
|pokemon=Krookodile
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground|type2=Dark
|held=Expert Belt
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Superpower|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Fang|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Grass Knot|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=450 m
|pokemon=Hippowdon
|level=50
|gender=
|type1=Ground
|held=Quick Claw
|ability=Sand Stream
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Fang|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===={{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party|color={{ground color}}|headcolor={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=Giovanni Stadium.jpg
|prize=None

|name=Giovani
|game=Pokémon Stadium
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=053
|pokemon=Persian
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=BubbleBeam|move4type=Water}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=051
|pokemon=Dugtrio
|level=50
|type1=Ground
|move1=Sand-Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=031
|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Strength|move2type=Normal
|move3=Surf|move3type=Water
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Horn Drill|move1type=Normal
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=112
|pokemon=Rhydon
|level=50
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Fury Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fissure|move4type=Ground}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=128
|pokemon=Tauros
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Stomp|move4type=Normal}}
}}

=====Round 2=====
{{Party|color={{ground color}}|headcolor={{ground color light}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|sprite=Giovanni Stadium.jpg
|prize=None

|name=Giovani
|game=Pokémon Stadium
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=053
|pokemon=Persian
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|move1=Screech|move1type=Normal
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=BubbleBeam|move4type=Water}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=128
|pokemon=Tauros
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=031
|pokemon=Nidoqueen
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Body Slam|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=034
|pokemon=Nidoking
|level=50
|type1=Poison|type2=Ground
|move1=Thrash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric
|move3=Surf|move3type=Water
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|level=50
|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison
|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Dream Eater|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Night Shade|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon/1
|ndex=146
|pokemon=Moltres
|level=50
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|move1=Fire Spin|move1type=Fire
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying
|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
}}

===Quotes===
====[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]]====
;[[Rocket Hideout]]
* Before battle
:''"So! I must say, I am impressed you got here!"

* When being defeated
:''"WHAT! This cannot be!"''

* After being defeated
:''"I see that you raise POKéMON with utmost care. A child like you would never understand what I hope to achieve. I shall step aside this time! I hope we meet again...''"

;[[Silph Co.]]
* Before battle
:''"Ah, <{{player}}>! So we meet again! The president and I are discussing a vital business proposition. Keep your nose out of grown-up matters... Or experience a world of pain!"''

* When defeated
:''"Arrgh!! I lost again!?"''

* After being defeated
:''"Blast it all! You ruined our plans for Silph! But [[Team Rocket]] will never fall! <Player>, never forget that all Pokémon exist for Team Rocket! I must go, but I shall return!"''

;[[Viridian Gym]]
* Before battle
:''"Fwahahaha! This is my hideout! I planned to resurrect Team Rocket here! But, you have caught me again! So be it! This time, I'm not holding back! Once more, you shall face Giovanni, the greatest trainer!"''

* When defeated
:''"Ha! That was a truly intense fight! You have won! As proof, here is the {{Badge|Earth}}!"''

:''"The Earth Badge makes Pokémon of any level obey! It is evidence of your mastery as a Pokémon trainer! With it, you can enter the Pokémon League! It is my gift for your Pokémon League challenge!"''

:''"Having lost, I cannot face my underlings! Team Rocket is finished forever! I will dedicate my life to the study of Pokémon. Let us meet again someday! Farewell!"''

====[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]====
;[[Rocket Hideout]]
* Before battle
:''"So! I must say, I am impressed you got here. Team Rocket captures Pokémon from around the world. They're important tools for keeping our criminal enterprise going. I am the leader, Giovanni! For your insolence, you will feel a world of pain!"''

* When defeated
:''"WHAT! This can't be!"''

* After being defeated
:''"I see that you raise Pokémon with utmost care. A child like you would never understand what I hope to achieve. I shall step aside this time! I hope we met again..."''

;[[Silph Co.]]
* Before battle
:''"Ah, <{{player}}>! So we meet again! The president and I are discussing a vital business proposition. Keep your nose out of grown-up matters... Or experience a world of pain!"''

* When defeated
:''"Arrgh!! I lost again!?"''

* After being defeated
:''"Blast it all! You ruined our plans for Silph! But [[Team Rocket]] will never fall! <Player>, never forget that all Pokémon exist for Team Rocket! I must go, but I shall return!"''

;[[Viridian Gym]]
* Before battle
:''"Fwahahaha! Welcome to my hideout! It shall be so until I can restore Team Rocket to its former glory. But, you have found me again. So be it. This time, I'm not holding back! Once more, you shall face Giovanni, the greatest Trainer!"''

* When defeated
:''"Ha! That was a truly intense fight. You have won! As proof, here is the {{badge|Earth}}!"''

* After being defeated
:''"The Earth Badge makes Pokémon of any level obey without question. It is evidence of your mastery as a Pokémon Trainer. With it, you can challenge the Pokémon League. Also, take this TM. Consider it a gift for your Pokémon League challenge."''

:''"[[TM26]] contains {{m|Earthquake}}. It is a powerful attack that causes a massive tremor. I made it when I ran the Gym here, far too long ago..."''

:''"Having lost in this fashion, I can't face my followers. I have betrayed their trust. As of today, Team Rocket is finished forever! As for myself, I shall dedicate my life to training again. Let us meet again someday! Farewell!"''

====[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]====
'''[[Tohjo Falls]]'''
* Before battle
:''"... I don't know why you have come here. Anyway, I have to warn you that this is not a place for kids like you."''

:''"You have a certain look... It reminds me of {{ga|Red|the kid who stood in front of me three years ago}}... You have the same eyes... I'm on my way to [[Goldenrod City]] to answer the call and join my team. Are you going to get in my way?"''

(After hearing [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Team Rocket's broadcast]])

:''"My old associates need me... We will not repeat the failure of three years ago! [[Team Rocket]] will be born again, and I will rule the world!"''

* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"What in the world was that? Don't tell me some inexperienced kid can possibly be that strong!"''

* During battle
:''"What was that?"''

* When defeated
:''"What in the world are you?"''

* After being defeated
:''"How this is possible...? The past three years have been a waste...? How can a kid like you manage to destroy my dream once again? The precious dream of Team Rocket has become little more than an illusion..."''

* If not defeated
:''"Mark my words. Not being able to measure your own strength shows that you are still but a child."''

==Artwork==
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|- align=center
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|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Headshot from {{color2|000|Pokemon Red and Blue|Red and Blue}}.
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Generation I}}.
|}

===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{ground color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=666666|1={{ground color}}}};"
|- align=center
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{ground color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CCCCCC|1={{ground color light}}}}; width:80px"| [[File:GiovanniHGSS.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{ground color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CCCCCC|1={{ground color light}}}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Giovanni.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{ground color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CCCCCC|1={{ground color light}}}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSGiovanni.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Giovanni's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Giovanni's VS sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
|- align=center
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{ground color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CCCCCC|1={{ground color light}}}}; width:80px"| [[File:Giovanni III OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{ground color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CCCCCC|1={{ground color light}}}}; width:80px"| [[File:Giovanni IV OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{ground color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CCCCCC|1={{ground color light}}}}; width:80px"| [[File:Giovanni OD.png]]
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|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Giovanni's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Giovanni's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Giovanni's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Giovanni's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Giovanni's artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Giovanni BW anime.png|thumb|240px|Giovanni in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]]
{{main|Giovanni (anime)}}
Giovanni appears in the anime as the head of [[Team Rocket]].
{{-}}
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Giovanni FRLG Adventures.png‎|thumb|150px|Giovanni in the fifth chapter]]
{{main|Giovanni (Adventures)}}

In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Giovanni serves much the same role as he does in the games, although he now has [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], and [[Koga]] as subordinates. However, Giovanni is much more ruthless than his other counterparts.

===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
In ''[[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]'', a short {{pkmn|manga}} by [[Kagemaru Himeno]], he and {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} were shown to have been together for a long time, as he rescued the Pokémon when he was a child.
{{-}}
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Giovanni (Pocket Monsters)}}
[[File:Giovanni PM.png|thumb|Giovanni and his twin brother]]
Giovanni is the boss of Team Rocket in Pokémon Pocket Monsters.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
Giovanni appears in ''[[PZ05|Celadon City]]'' watching Satoshi from the hidden cameras within the Silph Co. building. He has one of his minions to try to stop Satoshi from reaching him. [[PZ07|Two chapters later]], he has taken the boss of Silph Co. hostage and threatens to harm him if he refuses to tell Giovanni where the Master Ball was. However, he is interrupted when Satoshi and Sabrina teleport their way to the top floor. Lapras uses Mist to blind {{p|Nidoqueen}} but she launches a {{m|Poison Sting}} attack. One of the needles from the attacks hits Giovanni. Satoshi and the others manage to escape afterwards. In ''[[PZ09|Viridian City]]'', Giovanni was revealed to be the final Gym Leader that Satoshi challenges. Satoshi manages to defeat him and earns the last Badge.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Nidoqueen
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Giovanni Nidoqueen Zensho.png
|img_size=120px
|epnum=PZ07
|epname=Saffron City
|desc=While taking over the Silph Co., Giovanni used {{p|Nidoqueen}} to hold the Silph co. boss hostage.

Nidoqueen's known moves are {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Tail Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Rhydon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Giovanni Rhydon Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ09
|epname=Viridian City
|desc={{p|Rhydon}} was Satoshi's opponent for his final Gym battle. It went up against his {{p|Lapras}} and was defeated by [[Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)|his Charizard]] after Satoshi switched out Lapras.}}

=====Pokémon Tower=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Nidoking
|gender=male
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Giovanni Nidoking Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ05
|epname=Celadon City
|desc=Giovanni has owned this {{p|Nidoking}} ever since he was a child. When it passed away, it turned him into a bitter person.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Machamp
|type1=Fighting
|img=Giovanni Machamp Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ05
|epname=Celadon City
|desc=Giovanni has owned this {{p|Machamp}} ever since he was a child. When it passed away, it turned him into a bitter person. The spirit of Machamp was called out by one of the Team Rocket grunts to deal with Satoshi. However, it was defeated by Gastly as physical attacks had no effect on the Ghost-type Pokémon.}}

==In the TCG==
Giovanni has an {{TCG|Giovanni|eponymous}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} in the {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} expansion.

===Artwork===
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|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CC0000|1={{tcg fighting color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=CCCCCC|1={{tcg fighting color light}}}}; width:80px"| [[File:GiovanniTCG1.jpg|150px]]
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|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Giovanni and the Earth Badge.
| Giovanni sends out a {{color2|000|Nidoking}}.
| Giovanni as the Boss of {{color2|000|Team Rocket}}.
|}{{-}}

===Cards===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Giovanni or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Giovanni's Pokémon|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Gyarados|5}}|type=Water|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=5/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Machamp|6}}|type=Fighting|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=6/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Nidoking|7}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=7/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Persian|8}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=8/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Nidoqueen|23}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=23/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Pinsir|24}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=24/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Machoke|42}}|type=Fighting|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=42/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Meowth|43}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=43/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Giovanni's Nidorina|44}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=44/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
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==Trivia==
* In the {{pkmn|games}}, Giovanni is the only Gym Leader to appear outside of his Gym in [[Generation I]], a feature that would become more and more common up to [[Generation IV]], where all Gym Leaders in the featured regions appear outside of their Gym in one way or another.
* In the English version of {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, his name is misspelled "Giovani" (with one n). This is because the space for Trainer names only allows seven characters, whilst Giovanni's name has eight.
* Both Giovanni and [[Juan]] are the eighth Gym Leader in a region introduced in an odd-numbered generation. Both of their names are a foreign version of the name "John." Also, in Generation III, the manuals show them to be an unknown Gym Leader.
* In the official Red and Blue guide from [[Nintendo Power]], Giovanni was labeled to be a regional boss of Team Rocket (implying he's not the absolute leader). This was invalidated in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, where it was made clear that Giovanni was the absolute leader of Team Rocket (even having an [[Team Rocket HQ|office in Johto]]).
* Giovanni was the first [[Gym Leader]] who can be battled more than once, and is still the only one who can be battled before the Gym battle.
** This also makes him one of three Gym Leaders who does not give a Badge to the {{player}} immediately after the first defeat, the other two being [[Whitney]] and [[Clair]].
* He is the only Gym Leader to have two titles in the same game as being Gym Leader, the titles being "Boss" and "Gym Leader."
* While there have previously been many event Pokémon, due to his status in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Giovanni is the first event Trainer.
* While he owns a level 50 Rhydon in the Gym battle in [[Generation I]], it is replaced by a level 50 Rhyhorn in [[Generation III]].
* Giovanni's Nidoking and Rhydon, both being at level 55 during the Gym battle in Yellow, are the highest leveled Pokémon to be owned by a Gym Leader during the initial battle with them, tied with [[Marlon]]'s {{p|Jellicent}} in Challenge Mode.
* Giovanni is the only criminal boss not to endanger a [[legendary Pokémon]] with his exploits in the games. This is {{an|Mewtwo|not the case}} in the anime or [[Zapmolcuno|in Pokémon Adventures]].
* Giovanni is likely based on the boss of a {{wp|Yakuza}} faction, possibly more on the {{wp|bakuto}} factions than others, considering [[Team Rocket]]'s former ownership of the [[Celadon Game Corner]]. Outside of Japan, this reference is localized, making him more akin to a {{wp|Mafia}} boss (most especially considering his English name being Italian in origin).
* Giovanni and {{ga|Blue}} are the only two Trainers to have three different battle themes.
** Coincidentally, both were the leader of [[Viridian Gym]] at one point.
* In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}} along with [[Norman]], Giovanni uses more different species of Pokémon than any other Gym Leader at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], with a total of 10.

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| サカキ ''Sakaki''
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| Italian ''Giovanni'', equivalent to ''John'' ("God is gracious"); ''gio'' sounds like ''geo'', from Greek γῆ ''gē'', earth. May also be a play on his resemblance to a {{wp|Mafia}} boss, who are typically Italian.
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| 비주기 ''Bijugi''
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| 坂木 ''Bǎnmù'' {{tt|*|manga and anime (later DP)}} 阪木 ''Bǎnmù'' {{tt|*|anime}}
| From 坂木／阪木 ''Sakaki'', an alternative way of writing the name. 坂／阪 (slope) is also a homophone to 板 of 老板 ''lǎobǎn'' (boss). Also, 坂 contains the {{wp|Radical (Chinese character)|radical}} 土 ''tǔ'' (earth).
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| 沙加 ''Sāgā''
| Transliteration of the ''Saka'' of ''Sakaki''.
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[[File:Sinnoh.png|thumb|right|250px|In-game map of the Sinnoh region from [[Generation IV]]]]
The '''Sinnoh''' region (Japanese: '''シンオウ地方''' ''Shin'ō-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located north of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Hoenn]]. It is the setting of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. It is comprised of the large mainland, the north-eastern island of the [[Battle Zone]], and several {{si|Pokémon League|smaller islands}} on both sides of the [[region]].

Most of Sinnoh's routes are on land, having very few sea routes, in vast contrast to [[Hoenn]]. The region is divided by [[Mt. Coronet]], roughly comparable to how the continent that Kanto and Johto make up is essentially a contiguous region.

==Etymology and design concept==
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh}}
[[File:Pokemonworld.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Sinnoh region as the island of {{wp|Hokkaido}}.]]
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that Sinnoh's name is based on the Sino-Japanese term 神奥, which translates to "mysterious"<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/Junichi_Masuda/statuses/141163315660464128</ref>. The geography of the Sinnoh is [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|based on]] the geography of the Japanese island of {{wp|Hokkaido}} and southern part of the Russian island of {{wp|Kunashir}}, which is claimed by the Japanese government. Part of {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto'') and {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 ''Kunashiri Island''), territories which are in dispute between {{wp|Russia}} and Japan, are also included. Sinnoh has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula.

Most of all cities and towns in Sinnoh are positioned in the same way as the real cities and towns of the Japan while most of its design is based on it as well. [[Jubilife City]] is Sinnoh's biggest city, which is based on {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}, Hokkaido's biggest city, while [[Veilstone City]] is based upon {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}}, a major port city.

Geographical features are similar as well, with the large mountain ranges of [[Mt. Coronet]] based from the {{wp|Ezo}} mountain chain, which is made up of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}). The three lakes of Sinnoh mimic {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}, {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and Lake Kutcharo. The [[Sendoff Spring|fourth lake of Sinnoh]] is similar to {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}, which is also known as a mysterious spot that has a dense layer of fog hiding the surface most of the time.

The numbering of the routes in the Pokémon world may also be a reference to Japan's own national route system, which goes from {{wp|Japan National Route 1|1}} to {{wp|Japan National Route 58|58}}, then skips directly to {{wp|Japan National Route 101|101}}, and then skips several more numbers. Routes in Sinnoh do not run concurrent to routes in Hokkaido; instead starting over after the set of routes in Hoenn.

==History==
[[File:Dragon hatch HGSS.png|thumb|right|The egg that released {{p|Arceus}} and all of life]]
According to several [[Sinnoh myths]], this region was the first of all the regions in the Pokémon world to have been created. In a void of nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} came into being, which then hatched into {{p|Arceus}}, the first Pokémon to be in existence. Arceus created {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and possibly {{p|Giratina}}, and Arceus then gave Dialga and Palkia the abilities to control time and space, respectively. Giratina was banished to [[Distortion World|another dimension]] for its violent behavior. Then, during the very early formation of the world, Arceus created {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Mesprit}} to create willpower, knowledge, and emotion respectively, things that are in all modern humans and Pokémon. They dove to the bottom of present-day [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and [[Lake Verity]], an act which earned them the name "the lake trio". At that point, Arceus created the Sinnoh region and [[Mt. Coronet]] divided the region into two sections. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] was created and {{p|Heatran}} was formed in lava. Arceus finally created the Adamant, Lustrous and Griseous Orbs before falling into a never-ending sleep at the [[Hall of Origin]].

Around this time, {{p|Mew}} was thought to have came into being by itself, containing the DNA of every Pokémon to exist and exist in the future. Human habitation of Sinnoh is estimated to have begun when Sinnoh was created, as said in [[Sinnoh myths|myth]]. It is stated that Pokémon and humans led separate lives, but always helped each other. They supplied each other with goods, and supported each other. A Pokémon proposed to the others to always be ready to help humans, and that Pokémon be ready to appear before humans always. Thus, to this day, Pokémon appear to humans if they venture into [[tall grass]].
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Palkia, Giratina and Dialga on the Spear Pillar.]]
Later on came the events of [[Floaroma Town]]. According to the townspeople, Floaroma Town was once a barren and desolate hill. People started planting flowers around it to cheer up the place, but nothing would grow. Then, someone expressed thanks for a blessing of nature, and the whole hill burst into bloom. It is theorized that {{p|Shaymin}} was the cause of the sudden burst of flowers, given it being the Gratitude Pokémon, and its ability to "instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers," according to its [[Pokédex]] entry.

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In contemporary history, {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon, like the recently reported [[red Gyarados]], in the nearby [[Lake Verity]]. After receiving one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to call their own, their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} (or {{p|Giratina}} in Platinum canon), Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion him/herself. In {{game|Platinum}}, Cyrus accidentally opened a portal to the [[Distortion World]] above [[Mt. Coronet]] while trying to create a new world for himself. The portal atop Mt. Coronet was able to be closed, but a passageway to this strange dimension still remains on the [[Turnback Cave|depths]] of [[Sendoff Spring]].

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
[[File:Sinnoh Region.png|thumb|right|300px|A detailed version of the in-game map of the Sinnoh region from [[Generation IV]] games.]]
Sinnoh has fourteen [[List of cities and towns by name|cities and towns]], as well as three "areas", and a {{si|Pokémon League}}. These sites act as settlements for people to live and work in a functioning society. The [[Fight Area]], the [[Survival Area]] and the [[Resort Area]] all act as towns, however, they appear to be more of a tourist destination and are not considered cities or towns. These three "areas" are located off Sinnoh's mainland and on the [[Battle Zone]], which is considered a sub-region of Sinnoh and is implied by some living on the island as a different region altogether, not unlike how the [[Sevii Islands]] are considered a separate region from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. Thus, Sinnoh has a total of eighteen settlements all over Sinnoh, the largest amount of sites in the [[Pokémon world]] so far.

The Sinnoh region has 30 different [[routes]], which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Much like [[Hoenn]] before it, Sinnoh's routes are numbered so that they don't follow sequence directly from previously-known regions' routes. Routes in Sinnoh are numbered from {{rtn|201|Sinnoh}} to {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}. Compared to previous generations, there aren't many sea routes; there are many land routes and mountains. The idea of routes with differing [[weather conditions]] was also brought ahead from [[Generation III]]. For the first time ever in a Pokémon game, some of Sinnoh's routes have snow covering them. Another quirk about the routes in Sinnoh is that some of them do not go directly east/west or north/south, but actually turn before reaching their destination, most notably {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} and {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, which both have two limbs of equal length. While Hoenn's {{rt|114|Hoenn}} did this on the [[Game Boy Advance]], it was not to this scale, so one may presume that the GBA was limited in this sense.

Although it has few [[sea route]]s, Sinnoh is known to be rich in water, and has three lakes at the northernmost ([[Lake Acuity|Acuity]]), easternmost ([[Lake Valor|Valor]]), and westernmost ([[Lake Verity|Verity]]) ends of the main continent. These are home to the members of [[lake guardians|one of Sinnoh's legendary trios]]. Near Lake Valor, as well, there is a hidden fourth lake, [[Sendoff Spring]], which houses [[Turnback Cave]]. Some other significant locations that Sinnoh offers include [[Mt. Coronet]], the highest mountain in the Sinnoh region and part of a long mountain range that divides the region in half; the [[Eterna Forest]], a large and mysterious forest; and the [[Great Marsh]], a popular habitat for Pokémon and a safari zone for many Trainers.

===Demographics===
The Sinnoh region's towns, cities and areas, has a total population of 704 in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and 755 in {{game|Platinum}}.

===Cities and towns===
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|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | City/Town
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | Population
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Twinleaf Town Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Twinleaf Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A small town with the fresh scent of new leaves in the air. It feels like a place where adventures start. Your own home and your best friend's house are located here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sandgem Town Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sandgem Town]]
| align=center | 25
| align=center | A sandy town that is located right next to a beach. It is redolent with the salty scent of the sea. Prof. Rowan's lab is the town's landmark. He conducts his studies on Pokémon here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Jubilife City DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Jubilife City]]
| align=center | 87{{sup|DP}} 124{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | The most modernized city in the Sinnoh region. It is bustling with people on the go. [[The Pokétch Company]], the developer and manufacturer of the Pokétch, is located here. [[Jubilife TV]], Sinnoh's TV network, is located here. It is an entertaining place to visit. The [[Global Terminal]] is located here. It is your connection to the entire world. Located here is the [[Trainers' School]]. Drop in to study up on the basics of Pokémon.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Oreburgh City map.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Oreburgh City]]
| align=center | 57{{sup|DP}} 75{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | A vibrant and energetic mining town that is blessed with a precious natural resource. There is a Gym where mine workers take breaks in between their exhausting work shifts. The [[Gym Leader]], [[Roark]], lives here. There is a museum that specializes in exhibits related to the town's coal mine. Huge deposits of coal still sleep underneath the ground. The entrance to the [[Oreburgh Mine]] is here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Floaroma Town DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Floaroma Town]]
| align=center | 29{{sup|DP}} 30{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | A town of flower lovers, Floaroma Town is always perfumed with the sweet scent of flowers. A short, floral pathway opens up to a sprawling sea of flowers in bloom. In the center of town is the flower shop called Pick a Peck of Colors.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eterna City DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Eterna City]]
| align=center | 51{{sup|DP}} 50{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | An old city that shows fading and almost-forgotten vestiges of ancient history. A Gym is indispensable in any town that has many people coming and going. This city is no exception. The Gym Leader there is named [[Gardenia]]. The [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop|Cycle Shop]] is located here. There is also a big building with a slightly sinister atmosphere. A statue of an ancient Pokémon is prominently and reverently displayed.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Hearthome City Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Hearthome City]]
| align=center | 91{{sup|DP}} 81{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | This friendly city started as a place where people and Pokémon gathered, then grew into a center of commerce. If you care about the looks of your Pokémon, head for the Contest Hall. For toughness, go to the Gym. [[Fantina]] the Gym Leader lives here. The entrance to [[Amity Square]] is here. The square is a place where Trainers can stroll peacefully with some types of Pokémon. There is a building here that is symbolic of the city's status as a place where different cultures meet. A nice fountain with benches, as well as the Pokémon Fan Club, are among the city's amenities.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Solaceon Town map.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Solaceon Town]]
| align=center | 28{{sup|DP}} 31{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | The temperate climate makes this town a relaxed and casual place for people and Pokémon to live in. There is a [[Pokémon Day Care]] and a Pokémon Center here. Beyond a path hemmed by stands of trees, one can find the entrance to the [[Solaceon Ruins]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Veilstone City DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Veilstone City]]
| align=center | 77{{sup|DP}} 82{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | This city was made by carving out steep, rocky mountains. Its isolation limits its contact with other cities. The city puts effort into providing entertainment. Naturally, one can find a Gym here. The Gym Leader's name is [[Maylene]]. Conveniently located right next door to the [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]] is the Prize Exchange. At the highest point in the city is [[Team Galactic HQ|Team Galactic's headquarters]]. There are warehouses for storing a variety of goods. There is also a major department store.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pastoria City DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pastoria City]]
| align=center | 47{{sup|DP}} 44{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | This city was originally founded to protect the [[Great Marsh]]. It has grown naturally over the years. The Gym is a good example of the abundant water resources available to the city. The Gym Leader's name is [[Crasher Wake]]. There is a lookout that affords views of the Great Marsh. The gates to the Safari Zone are also here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celestic Town DPPt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celestic Town]]
| align=center | 22
| align=center | A tiny town that preserves the history of Sinnoh and the old ways of life. In the center of the town is a small shrine that dates to ancient times.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Canalave City Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Canalave City]]
| align=center | 40
| align=center | A port city that is bisected by a canal. It has a distinctly exotic air of foreign culture. Head to the [[Canalave Library|library]] if you want a workout for the mind. Head to the Gym if you just want to work out. The Gym Leader there is [[Byron]]. Large ships can always be seen moored at the town's piers.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Snowpoint City map.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Snowpoint City]]
| align=center | 31
| align=center | A winter wonderland of a city where stout trees and buildings are blanketed in thick snow. The Gym is at the heart of the city.The Gym Leader there is [[Candice]]. To the north is the [[Snowpoint Temple]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sunyshore City map.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sunyshore City]]
| align=center | 47{{sup|DP}} 48{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | A port city that was built around the bay portion of the cape. It is criss-crossed by elevated walkways. The Gym is located atop a rocky outcropping. [[Volkner]], is the Gym Leader there. Down the beach is a festive bazaar. The [[Vista Lighthouse]]'s bright beacon illuminates the Sinnoh region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sinnoh Pokémon League DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{si|Pokémon League}}
| align=center | ??
| align=center | Trainers seeking to be the best arrive here after a long and grueling journey. {{si|Victory Road}} is the last and toughest of the challenges leading up to the Pokémon League. The Pokémon League reception counter is located here. Only those who have beaten all the Gyms may enter.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Fight Area Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Fight Area]]
| align=center | 31
| align=center | A tiny port city where Trainers who love battling more than eating gather. The gateway to the {{si|Battle Frontier}} is located here. Moored at the pier is the ferry to Snowpoint City.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Survival Area Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Survival Area]]
| align=center | 20
| align=center | A town where hot-blooded Trainers gather to work out and hone their battling skills.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Resort Area Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Resort Area]]
| align=center | 11
| align=center | A town that attracts Trainers who know there are other ways of enjoying Pokémon than battling.
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Mt. Coronet.png|left|thumb|200px|[[Mt. Coronet|Mt. Coronet range]], which divides the region into two parts]]
Sinnoh is home to many unique landmarks and areas of interest. These come in a range of tourist attractions such as the luxurious [[Hotel Grand Lake]] and the exciting [[Pal Park]], to many natural phenomena such as the four deep, blue lakes and the vast, dense [[Eterna Forest]]. But, the central landmark of the Sinnoh region is Mt. Coronet. Standing in the middle of Sinnoh and extending from the northern wilderness to the southern tip of the region, Mt. Coronet splits Sinnoh into two halves. It is truly best defined as a mountain range, with the highest peak shrouded in legend, perhaps being the highest mountain in the entire Pokémon world. The Spear Pillar is situated at the highest point, an ancient shrine to Pokémon which is in ruins. Several of its pillars are still standing, all pointing skyward. The legend of the [[creation trio]] is deeply connected with the mountain, as is the plot of Team Galactic. A stained glass window in the Foreign Building in Hearthome City depicts the mountain with a bright shine, representing the Spear Pillar and possibly depicting the creation of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Its place in Sinnoh has caused variation in the species of {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, which have different coloration depending on the side of Sinnoh they are native to.

To the very north of the region in the [[Battle Zone]], there is another mountain range, [[Stark Mountain]] which consists of an active volcano. The volcano rains ash down upon some parts of the Battle Zone. Outside the cavern, is a rugged, seemingly indestructible rock mountain that is thickly blanketed by the volcanic ash it spews. While, inside the mountain, fissures in spilled and hardened lava form enormous caverns. Another important landmark of Sinnoh is the [[Eterna Forest]], a forest home to many Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon. The Eterna Forest has a reputation for being a mysterious place, from the abandoned [[Old Chateau]] to the strange [[Moss Rock]]. The Eterna Forest is a long and complex structure of trees that make it a natural maze, of where a lot of people get lost. The Eterna Forest has apparently been the location to numerous sightings of [[Team Galactic]], for many unknown reasons.

Another major landmark is the [[Great Marsh]]. The Great Marsh is a giant wetland that is subject to frequent or continuous flood. It houses many different kinds of Pokémon, some of which are unique to this environment. [[Pastoria City]] was settled to protect the area. It has grown naturally over the years and there is now a lookout that affords views of the Great Marsh. An almost more sacred area is the trinity of lakes mysteriously situated throughout the region to form the corners of a triangle. [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] are tied to the myth of the creation of the Pokémon world, specifically the creation of spirit. The lakes are said to be inhabited by the three legendary pixies {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}. They are meant to represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower, respectively.
[[File:Sinnoh Underground Map.png|thumb|right|[[The Underground]]; a series of tunnels dug out below Sinnoh|300px]]
The [[The Underground|Underground]] is a famous attraction to the Sinnoh region, because of the fact that it is not located above the surface of the region, but below in a series of tunnels dug out by people. There are six independent sections of the labyrinth, each accessible from different places in Sinnoh. In terms of vendors and mining treasures, the areas are equivalent. One of the main attractions of the Underground is the mining game in which rare items can be found.

The Sinnoh region is the only area where an extreme natural phenomena has occurred; the gateway to another universe has opened due to the actions of {{p|Giratina}}. At first, Giratina uses [[Turnback Cave]], a cave located in the depths of the mysterious and secret fourth lake of Sinnoh, [[Sendoff Spring]] as a portal to the [[Distortion World]]. It is said that Turnback Cave was a weak point between dimensions, and the ability to travel across to the Distortion World would be possible. This mysterious place disobeys the normal laws of physics: time does not flow and spatial relations are irregular, allowing the player to walk and surf on walls in any direction. Trees and rocks can simply grow out of the ground, and then disappear. The only Pokémon known to inhabit the Distortion World is Giratina.
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===Anime-exclusive locations===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | Location
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Alamos Town]]
| Alamos Town, based on {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Spain}}, is a thriving city home to the [[Space-Time Tower]], as well as its own [[Pokémon Contest]]. It is located northwest of [[Oreburgh City]] and northeast of [[Jubilife City]]. Alamos Town is the setting of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Amber Castle.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Amber Castle]]
| Amber Castle is a cave located inside the [[Eterna Forest]]. It is said to be the home of [[Honey|Enchanted Honey]]. However, it is also home to a territorial {{p|Vespiquen}} and her {{p|Combee}} minions.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Arrowroot Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Arrowroot Town]]
| Arrowroot Town is a small town with colorful buildings. It has its own [[Contest Hall]] and also a Palace. Arrowroot Palace is where [[Princess Salvia]] and her [[Freesia|ser]][[Salvia's butler|vants]] live.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Bewilder Forest.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Bewilder Forest]]
| Bewilder Forest is a forest located between [[Sandgem Town]] and [[Jubilife City]]. It is famous for the {{p|Stantler}} that live there, who use {{m|Hypnosis}} to ward off and confuse intruders.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Brussel Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Brussel Town]]
| Little is known about Brussel Town, except that it has a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Camellia Town Stadium.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Camellia Town]]
| Located near [[Daybreak Town]], this town hosted the first [[Pokéathlon]] in Sinnoh.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celestic museum.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]
| A research center in [[Celestic Town]] dedicated to {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and the [[Lake guardian]]s' roles in Sinnoh myth. The Research Center was built near the ruins where the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}} was discovered. The head of the center seems to be [[Cynthia]]'s grandmother, [[Professor Carolina]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Crown City.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Crown City]]
| Crown City, based on {{wp|Amsterdam}}, {{wp|Netherlands}}, is home to the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. It is also home to a {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|13}}, who is said have broght plant life back to the city 20 years ago, as well as {{mov|Legendary beasts|Raikou, Entei, and Suicune|13}}, the city's guardians. Crown City is the setting of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Dandelion Island.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Dandelion Island]]
| Located near [[Lily of the Valley Island]], Dandelion Island a small island mainly used by boats as a means of restocking. The rest of the island is made up of mountainous and forest terrain. The Pokémon that live there are said to guard an ancient treasure.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Daybreak Contest Hall.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Daybreak Town]]
| Daybreak Town, like many other Sinnoh towns, is home to a Contest Hall. Uniquely, it is the only known place, aside from [[Hearthome City]], to use [[Double Performance]] rules. It is located near [[Sunyshore City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Dustox Flower Field.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Dustox Flower Field]]
| [[Dustox]] annually gather here to find mates in order to a new location beyond [[Mt. Coronet]]. In doing so, the Dustox create a mythical ark over the mountains.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:DP112 Ocean.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Diablo's Ocean]]
| Diablo's Ocean is a body of water north of [[Canalave City]]. Many meteors have fallen here, and the magnetic field they create cause the instrumentation of many ships to go haywire or break. On one of these islands, {{t|Water}} Pokémon work to restore the crystal of a {{p|Deoxys}} that landed there.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Emeragrove Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Emeragrove Town]]
| Emeragrove Town is a small town located near [[Hearthome City]]. [[Gardenia]] is known to visit from time to time.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eterna Museum.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Eterna Museum]]
| A museum in [[Eterna City]]. Among the many artifacts inside the museum are a scale model of the [[Space-Time Tower]] and the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Shaymin Gracidea overhead.png|150px]]
| align=center | {{si|Gracidea}}
| Gracidea is a secluded field home to the [[Gracidea (flower)|namesake flower]], as well as a flock of {{p|Shaymin}}. Every once in a while, the Shaymin hold a "flower bearing" ritual, where they use the flower to change to [[Forme differences#Shaymin|change forme]] and fly away to start a new Gracidea flower garden. It is the setting of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Greenstation Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Greenstation Town]]
| Little is known about Greenstation Town, except it was home to a phony airing of [[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]] created by [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Lake Psyduck.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Lake Psyduck]]
| As the name implies, Lake Psyduck is a small lake home to a group of {{p|Psyduck}} families.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Lily of the Valley Stadium.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Lily of the Valley Island]]
| Lily of the Valley Island is the location of the Sinnoh [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. Since the {{si|Pokémon League|original Sinnoh Pokémon League}} is given no name in the {{pkmn|games}}, Lily of the Valley Island may be the same island, but its location is never specified.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Majolica Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Majolica Town]]
| Majolica Town, located near [[Hearthome City]], is a lakeside town home to its own [[Pokémon Contest]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Metagross Mountain.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Metagross Mountain]]
| Metagross Mountain is a mountain well-known for having a dangerous {{shiny|off-colored}} {{p|Metagross}}. Multiple people have vanished on Metagross Mountain trying to catch its namesake Metagross, despite a sign placed near the base of the mountain warning people of its dangers. The mountain's foothills are home to a town whose biggest attraction is the flagship location of a chain of ramen shops.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Michina Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Michina Town]]
| Michina Town, based on {{wp|Meteora}}, {{wp|Greece}}, is a riverside town surrounded by flourishing nature. The town's centerpiece is the Michīna Ruins.
Thousands of years ago, Michina Town was a desolate place, which was nothing but a wasteland. But the [[Jewel of Life]]'s power that {{p|Arceus}} gave [[Damos]] made the town's soil rich and fertile. Then Damos constructed the town's ruins in order to praise {{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}}' kindness. Michina Town is the setting of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mount Shady.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Mt. Shady]]
| Mt. Shady is known for a wild {{p|Gible}} known for taking out the Pokémon of just about any Trainer who attempted to catch it. The Gible uses both Mt. Shady's grassy areas as well as its system of caverns in its attempts to evade capture.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Neighborly Town Contest Hall.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Neighborly Town]]
| Little is know about Neighborly Town, except that it has a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Summer Academy.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]
| The school is located on {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} and lasts for a week. [[Professor Rowan]] referred to this school as the Rowan research facility on [[Mt. Coronet]]. It shares many elements in common with summer camps. These include activities and dormitories. It also appears to be a place where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enhance their skills and practice {{pkmn|battle}}s. The students are divided into three teams: red, blue and green. They add up points to their groups and at the end of the course the winner group is mentioned.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sandalstraw Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sandalstraw Town]]
| Sandalstraw Town, located in northern Sinnoh, is home to a [[Pokémon Contest]] as well as the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Shelter Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Shelter Town]]
| Shelter Town, located near [[Snowpoint City]], is a snowy town in northern Sinnoh. Little else in known about it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Space-Time Tower.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Space-Time Tower]]
| The Space-Time Tower is the centerpiece of [[Alamos Town]]. Within the Space Tower are large spheres rotating on orbits. Within the Time Tower are large pendulums. A long and thin winding staircase leads up to the top of the tower. There lies a large machine that plays music by inserting special disks into a place-holder, and pulling a lever. The two towers together form the largest musical instrument in the Pokémon world.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Squallville.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Squallville]]
| Squallville is the home to a local [[PokéRinger]] competition. The mountain town gets its name from the strong winds that frequently blow through the town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Summit Ruins.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Summit Ruins]]
| The Summit Ruins are ruins that are located near the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]. One of the school's activities involves the students pairing off in teams and retrieving a medal hidden in the ruins.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sunyshore Tower anime.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sunyshore Tower]]
| Sunyshore Tower is a tower in [[Sunyshore City]]. Its solar panels are what provides the required energy for the various technological machines in Sunyshore City.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align=center | [[File:Teni Village.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Ten'i Village]]
| Location in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. The village lies beside a lake, near the base of the glacier. Regigigas's temple is also located nearby. When [[Zero]] smashed the ice pillars in the [[Reverse World]], the glacier became unstable, causing it to slide down towards the village. However, with the help of {{p|Regigigas}} and several {{p|Mamoswine}}, the glacier was stopped and the village was saved from the impending disaster.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Xatu Forest.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Xatu's Forest]]
| Xatu's Forest is a forest located near [[Twinleaf Town]]. It is home to a circus of {{t|Psychic}} Pokémon that allow visitors to relive an important moment in their past, present, or future.
|}

====Mentioned only====
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|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Beach Rose Town]]
| rowspan="2" | Mentioned in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Gerbera Town]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Lucario Kingdom]]
| The home of [[Aura Sphere Riolu]] in the anime.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Sage Town]]
| Mentioned in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]''.
|}
 

==Geography==
===Environment===
[[File:Sinnoh Anime.png|thumb|right|290px|Oblique view of the Sinnoh region from above.]]
Sinnoh features a broad range of new and classic environments for the player to explore including, for the first time in a Pokémon RPG, snowy routes. Its terrain is varied: some parts of the region are dry and mountainous; others are wet and swampy. The region is rich in water.

Due to its large size, the main region of Sinnoh can be broken into two sub-regions divided by [[Mt. Coronet]], roughly comparable to how the continent that [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] make up is essentially a contiguous region. Due to this, {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} have developed an instance of regional {{wp|speciation}}, with members of the species found on the eastern side being blue-colored and members on the western side being pink-colored.

The western half of Sinnoh features a variety of landscapes. Its coasts are notably more rocky than the eastern half, however, the land is far more fertile, and the towns, for the most part, are rural. A windswept canyon, carved out by a river that flows from Mt. Coronet, is home to the [[Valley Windworks]], which provides clean, wind-driven electricity to the nearby towns. This is not to say, however, that there is no importance to west Sinnoh, as [[Oreburgh City]], [[Eterna City]], and [[Canalave City]] are the locations of [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]], and [[Jubilife City]], at the heart of the area, is the most technologically advanced city in the region.

Sinnoh's eastern half is home to a vast many more things, including [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s in [[Hearthome City]], a [[Veilstone Department Store|Department Store]] in [[Veilstone City]], the [[Great Marsh]] of [[Pastoria City]], and the awe-inspiring [[Vista Lighthouse]] of [[Sunyshore City]]. In each of these cities, as well, there is a Pokémon Gym, which is very important for League-bound {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.
[[File:Torn World.png|thumb|left|250px|Mt. Coronet's peak, with the entrance to the [[Distortion World]] above it, from the northwest.]]
Unlike the halves of Sinnoh divided longitudinally by Mt. Coronet, the northern area is sparsely populated, with [[Snowpoint City]] as the only major area. This is likely due to the cold climate and snowy terrain in the area. Despite this relative isolation, however, Snowpoint has a Pokémon Gym, making it another important stop for Trainers who wish to compete in the Pokémon League.

A third sub-region is the [[Battle Zone]], which is on a large island to the northeast of the mainland. Much like how people from the [[Sevii Islands]] seem to consider their home to be a separate region from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], people from the Battle Zone often refer to Sinnoh as a separate region. Several islands, including [[Newmoon Island]], [[Fullmoon Island]], and [[Iron Island]], lie off the northwestern coast of Sinnoh as well, though these are far eclipsed in both size and importance by the mainland.

Separated from both the Battle Zone and the mainland of Sinnoh by several straits is the island on which the {{si|Pokémon League}} of Sinnoh is located, the only access to which is by way of {{rt|223|Sinnoh}}. It is here where Sinnoh's {{si|Victory Road}} is located, which, unlike previous incarnations has not two, but three entrances: one of these, of course, is the southern entrance that Trainers from the mainland must navigate from, a second is the one that leads to the area in which the [[Elite Four]] can be challenged, and the third leads from a {{m|Defog|foggy}} area of Victory Road to {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, which is said to be a miniature version of Sinnoh. North from Route 224, the [[Seabreak Path]] leads to {{p|Shaymin}}'s domain, the [[Flower Paradise]].

===Climate===
The climate of Sinnoh varies widely, and most of the region is made of mountainous or hilly areas. Unlike [[Hoenn]], which is located in the south where the climate is warmer, Sinnoh is located on the northern boundaries of the world where the temperature is cooler. It is so cold in the northern part of the region that snow falls constantly. The harsh snow that blows down from the mountain's peaks not only makes the area very cold, but makes the {{rt|217|Sinnoh|routes in the area}} perilous to travel on. Cities such as [[Snowpoint City]] are completely covered in snow, and Pokémon who live nearby have had to adapt to the climate. Recently, the southern side of the region has also become cooler; climate change is taking a toll. Areas such as [[Twinleaf Town]] and {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} now have small amounts of snow on the ground.

However, not all of the northern areas of Sinnoh are covered in snow. Due to the dry environments and mountainous areas such as [[Stark Mountain]], the small island known as the [[Battle Zone]] is subject to warmer climates. A constant sandstorm rages on {{rt|228|Sinnoh}} due to the flow of wind down though the mountains. Some of the southern areas of the Battle Zone are very tropical and contain dense jungles.
[[File:Sinnoh from the sky.png|thumb|right|250px|A part of the Sinnoh region where the city meets the sea]]
The mainland features full land geography, with only five [[water route]]s. Despite this lack of sea routes, in contrast to the [[Hoenn]] region, Sinnoh is known to be rich in water. Rivers that originate from the highlands and mountains in the center of the landmass runs through the region passing many cities, towns, and routes and into the ocean. There are many lakes throughout the region such as [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Verity]]. All these factors create a tropical climate throughout the mainland. Many large cities settle on or close to the seaside; some of them have large ports.

Further inland, there are many different climates. Due to the mountain zones, different inland areas are subject to rain. This rain creates wetlands. Such areas may also be covered partially or completely by shallow pools of water. The soil in the wetland area is permanently saturated with moisture, which creates swamps, marshes, and bogs. In fact, [[Pastoria City]] was founded on marshy soils that attracted wild Pokémon. Unlike other regions, Sinnoh is sometimes troubled by fog. {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} is often covered in a thick cloud that makes obstacles and Trainers difficult to see; fortunately for travelers, this can be easily cleared.

===Energy sources===
The Sinnoh region is famed for its energy production and conservation via natural resources. Different areas of Sinnoh use different sources of energy for the use of power generation, heating, and transport fuels. The [[Oreburgh Mine]] is one of the main features in Oreburgh City, as well as the city's leading energy source. Its energy is exported to many parts of the region, including its neighbor, [[Jubilife City]], whose large population consumes a lot of energy. The mine is the livelihood of the town. Vents in the town allow steam to escape and fresh air to enter the mine, likely also clearing the mine of any poison gas (which is historically the bane of coal miners). The mine is operated with the utmost care to avoid causing damage to the natural habitats of wild Pokémon. The system of taking coal out of the mine is automated.

Another local energy source is the [[Valley Windworks]]. The Valley Windworks is a large wind farm situated in a windy valley close to Mt. Coronet, so as to generate as much electricity as possible. It is located just off {{rt|205|Sinnoh}}, a short walk east from Floaroma Town. In the area, there are eight tall wind turbines which generate energy that is in turn processed by the power plant in the center of the area. Many towns benefit from the natural renewable energy including [[Floaroma Town]], and [[Eterna City]].

The third and final renewable energy source Sinnoh has to offer is [[Sunyshore City]]'s solar panels, which are ingeniously designed for the use of power and transportation. Because the city is on the coast and gets hit by a lot of sunlight, the solar panels were built to collect energy for little cost, no pollution, and convenience to the city's citizens. It was also built due to the lack of space. However, there is a disadvantage: the solar panel system is often broken, and the city will experience massive blackouts at times. Citizens of and visitors to the city are able to walk around the city on top of the solar panels.

==Sinnoh League==
{{main|Sinnoh League}}
[[File:Sinnoh Elite Four.png‎|thumb|right|250px|The current members of Elite Four]]
The regional Pokémon League in the Sinnoh region is known as the Sinnoh League. The Sinnoh League is composed of eight [[Gym Leaders]] and four [[Elite Four]] members, along with the {{pkmn|Champion}}. Pokémon Trainers who earn eight [[Badge]]s by defeating the Gym Leaders of the Sinnoh League qualify to challenge the Elite Four located in the {{si|Pokémon League}} building. Gym Leaders are located in different cities and towns, each with their own specialty type. It is the Gym Leader's job to be the protector of their respective town or city, as they should be the strongest Trainer residing there. Once all Gym Leaders have been defeated, Trainers may face the Elite Four and its Champion. To defeat the Elite Four, all five Trainers must be defeated in succession.

===Gym Leaders===
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! style="background: #9f9982;" | {{color|47443a|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #9f9982;" | {{color2|47443a|Type}}
! style="background: #9f9982; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|47443a|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
|}

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IV|l=9f9982|d=47443a|league=Sinnoh}}
{{elt|type=Bug|pic=VSAaron.png|m=Aaron (Elite Four)|m2=Aaron|mjap=リョウ|mrm=Ryou}}
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSBertha.png|m=Bertha|mjap=キクノ|mrm=Kikuno}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSFlint.png|m=Flint (Elite Four)|m2=Flint|mjap=オーバ|mrm=Ōba}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSLucian.png|m=Lucian|mjap=ゴヨウ|mrm=Goyō}}
{{eltb|type=Cynthia|t=Various|pic=VSCynthia.png|m=Cynthia|mjap=シロナ|mrm=Shirona}}
|}

==Battle Frontier==
{{main|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)}}
===Frontier Brains===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Sinnoh Battle Frontier}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color}}|Frontier Brain Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color}}|Facility Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Commemorative print|Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{tower color}}"
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]] {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon Palmer|Palmer}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|タワータイクーンクロツグ Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu}}
| {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|バトルタワー Battle Tower}}
| {{print|tower|Silver|L}} {{print|tower|Silver|D}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|Silver Tower Prints}}
| {{print|tower|Gold|L}} {{print|tower|Gold|D}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|Gold Tower Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{factory color}}"
| [[File:VSThorton.png]] {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッドネジキ Factory Head Nejiki}}
| {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|バトルファクトリー Battle Factory}}
| {{print|factory|Silver|L}} {{print|factory|Silver|D}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|Silver Factory Prints}}
| {{print|factory|Gold|L}} {{print|factory|Gold|D}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|Gold Factory Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{arcade color}}"
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]] {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Arcade Star Dahlia}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|ルーレットゴーデスダリア Roulette Goddess Dahlia}}
| {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Arcade|Battle Arcade}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|バトルルーレット Battle Roulette}}
| {{print|arcade|Silver|L}} {{print|arcade|Silver|D}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Silver Arcade Prints}}
| {{print|arcade|Gold|L}} {{print|arcade|Gold|D}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Gold Arcade Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{castle color}}"
| [[File:VSDarach.png]] {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Castle Valet Darach}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|and}} {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Caitlin|Lady Caitlin}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|キャッスルバトラーコクラン&カトレア Castle Butler Kokuran & Cattleya}}
| {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle|Battle Castle}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|バトルキャッスル Battle Castle}}
| {{print|castle|Silver|L}} {{print|castle|Silver|D}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|Silver Castle Prints}}
| {{print|castle|Gold|L}} {{print|castle|Gold|D}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|Gold Castle Prints}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]] {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Hall Matron Argenta}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|ステージマドンナケイト Stage Madonna Kate}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}}" | {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Hall|Battle Hall}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|バトルステージ Battle Stage}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}};" | {{print|hall|Silver|L}} {{print|hall|Silver|D}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|Silver Hall Prints}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{print|hall|Gold|L}} {{print|hall|Gold|D}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|Gold Hall Prints}}
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Shinnoh DP Map.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sinnoh artwork from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond and Pearl}}]]
* If one were to draw lines to connect the three lakes of Sinnoh, they form a big triangle with [[Mt. Coronet]] at the center. This is the same formation that {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} make on the top of the [[Spear Pillar]] with {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} in the middle, as well as the same formation put in areas relating to the [[Sinnoh myths]].
* Sinnoh is the only region of the main series games that has more than five letters in its name, having six.
* Sinnoh is also the only area traveled through where all the Gym Leaders that have been featured have appeared in an episode before Ash battled them.
* If a Pokémon hatches in an area exclusive to Platinum, then subsequently traded to Diamond and Pearl, its met location will display as "[[Faraway place]]", despite the fact that these areas (with the exception of the Distortion World and the Battle Frontier) are all within the Sinnoh region.
* Interestingly, Sinnoh has an [[List of locations by index number (Generation IV)|index number location]] programmed into [[Generation IV]] for it, despite the fact that all Sinnoh locations are programmed into the games already. This index location is at #2006, while coincidentally, was the Japanese release of Sinnoh's first games, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. This does not happen for the other three regions programmed in (i.e. Kanto is 2003, not 1996, Johto is 2004, not 1999, and Hoenn is 2005, not 2002). This data is unused during normal gameplay (i.e. without hacking); Pokémon from Sinnoh traded to a game taking place in Johto display their normal "met at" area, much like Pokémon from [[Kanto]] do when traded to Emerald.
* Sinnoh has the most places to {{m|fly}} out of all regions so far, having eighteen.
* Sinnoh is tied with [[Unova]] for having the most [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]] in cities, all eight of them. [[Kanto]] comes in second with having Gyms in seven cities ({{isl|Cinnabar}} does not count because it is considered as an island, as opposed to a city). And both [[Hoenn]] and [[Johto]] are tied at six Gyms in cities.
* Sinnoh has been shown to have more {{Shiny}} Pokémon inhabiting it than any other region featured in the [[List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime#Shiny Pokémon|anime]] with a total of seven; {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Ditto}}, [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou, Entei, Suicune]], and {{p|Ariados}}.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 신오 ''Sin'o''
| From the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 神奧／神奥 ''Shén'aò''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}

==See also==
* {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
* {{game|Platinum}}

==References==
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Johto

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{{RegionInfobox |
|regioncolor=Johto
|name=Johto
|jname=ジョウト|
|tmname=Jōto |
|image=HGSS Johto.jpg |
|caption=Artwork of the Johto region from [[Generation IV]] |
|introduction={{game|Gold and Silver|s}} |
|professor=[[Professor Elm]] |
|starter={{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}} |
|villain=[[Team Rocket]] |
|league=[[Johto League]] |
|location=[[Indigo Plateau]] (games) [[Mt. Silver]] (anime) |
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]]{{sup|GSC}} [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]]{{sup|HGSS}} |
|season=[[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys|The Johto Journeys]] (3) [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions|Johto League Champions]] (4) [[Pokémon: Master Quest|Master Quest]] (5) |
|series={{series2|Original}}
|generation={{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}
|games={{v2|Gold and Silver|s}} {{v2|Crystal}} {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
|manga=[[PS091]]
}}
The '''Johto''' region (Japanese: '''ジョウト地方''' ''Jōto-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located west of [[Kanto]], northwest of [[Hoenn]], and as revealed by the {{DL|Pokégear|radio}} show {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Sinnoh Sound}}, is located south of [[Sinnoh]]. It is the setting of {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Johto and Kanto are part of a large landmass, with everything west of [[Indigo Plateau]] falling in the Johto region. Though it is unlike Kanto in that its name is not directly based on that of a region of Japan; [[Junichi Masuda]] has come forward in his director's column naming the kanji that inspired the name mean "castle palace" (城都) or "lattice-shaped palace" (条都)<ref>http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/?p=218 2009/5/27</ref>; this meaning is connected to the city of {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara}}, which was the basis for [[Violet City]].

First explored in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, it is home to an additional 100 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that were not present in [[Generation I|the previous games]]. In the [[Generation II]] games and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, players begin their journey in [[New Bark Town]], where [[Professor Elm]] offers either {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} or {{p|Totodile}} to beginning [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. The English-version names of most of the cities in Johto are also the names of plants or things related to plants.

Johto returns in [[Generation IV]]'s HeartGold and SoulSilver, with all areas from its Generation II iteration returning, and several new areas being accessible, such as the {{safari|Johto}}, with the new [[Route]]s {{rtn|47|Johto}} and {{rtn|48|Johto}} leading to it.

==Etymology and design concept==
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Johto}}
[[File:Pokemonworld.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Johto region as the {{wp|Kansai region}}.]]
Regardless of their proximity, the people of Johto and those of Kanto are set apart by many cultural differences. Johto is based on the real {{wp|Kansai region}} in Japan. This trait is most noticeable in its geography; however, the Kansai influence also defines the culture in Johto. Kansai residents are known for their attitudes against typical Japanese standards, mostly due to the historical rivalry between the region, once the major seat of political power, and the real {{wp|Kantō region}} where Tokyo, the current capital, is located. The soil of the Kansai region is rich, unlike the volcanic Kantō region, and this is perhaps referenced by the in-game Kanto region's inability to maintain a [[Berry]] crop in [[Generation III]]. People from Kansai are considered to be more relaxed. Kansai and Kantō, however different, are the two most important areas of Honshū, the largest island in Japan, and, much like Johto and Kanto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. The cultural divide is most noticeable in the games, as the player talks to and learns about the denizens of both regions.

Certain cultural aspects of the Johto region are deep-seated in Japanese history, as well. Kyoto, which is probably the basis for Ecruteak City, is considered the cultural center of Japan. Kyoto and its many historical temples, shrines, palaces, gardens and architecture have been preserved. This connection to history is reflected in many areas of Johto. However, Goldenrod City (like Osaka) is typically modern.

==History==
1500 years before modern times, the place now known as the Ruins of Alph was built in Johto, and the earliest known system for writing—the modern {{wp|Latin alphabet}}—was developed. Although no one knows exactly who built the Ruins of Alph, research indicates that the people in question were an ancient civilization that wished to co-exist with the enigmatic {{p|Unown}} that bear great similarity to the alphabet letters. Not only did that tribe impart messages on the ruins' walls describing the Unown, but they also erected a Pokémon statue for an unknown reason.

At some point later, outsiders began to gather near the ruins. As the Unown were timid creatures, they rejected contact with anyone but the clan that protected them. To ensure the Unown's well being, the Ruins of Alph's inhabitants decided to leave the region, but not without devising complicated puzzles so that one day the Unown could be summoned again. As for the clan, their quest led them to a mountain far to the north, where they met another group of people who had hailed from the [[Spear Pillar]]. Together, the two groups built a temple in honor of {{p|Arceus}}, which incorporated elements from both the Ruins of Alph and the Spear Pillar; this collaboration probably has to do with the underlying relationship between Arceus and the Unown. The temple, too, has since been left in ruins and its lowest floor is now known as the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]; however, the ritual of honoring [[legendary Pokémon]] through dance circulated back to Johto, specifically to [[Ecruteak City]].

Approximately 700 years before modern times, the people of Ecruteak built two nine-tier towers with the hopes of fostering friendship and hope between Pokémon and [[human]]s. They were the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in the west, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and the [[Bell Tower]] in the east, where Pokémon were said to rest. Both towers became the roost of powerful flying Pokémon: {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}, respectively. It is unknown what made the residents revere Lugia and Ho-Oh, but a separate tale indicates that Lugia had previously had an encounter with the people of Johto when it stopped a war on the [[Whirl Islands]], which were a single island at that time.
[[File:Brass Tower HGSS.png|thumb|left|The burned [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]]]
The towers stood strong for about 550 years, when a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burnt to the ground. Three nameless Pokémon perished in the fire, but Ho-Oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The revived Pokémon were made to embody three powers: the {{p|Raikou|lightning}} that struck the tower, the {{p|Entei|fire}} that burned the tower, and the {{p|Suicune|rain}} that put out the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled, [[roaming Pokémon|running like the wind]] off into Johto's grassland. Similarly, both Lugia and Ho-Oh flew away at the sight of the growing distance between people and Pokémon; while they never returned to Ecruteak, they yearned for a person to touch the hearts and souls of Pokémon once more.

Around these times other, smaller events occurred. 500 years before modern days, the Cianwood City Pharmacy, the world's oldest pharmacy, was built. Around 400 years ago, [[Azalea Town]] in Johto was struck by a long-term drought wave; after bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gained an honorable position in that town.

{{Spoilers}}

In contemporary history, {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]]. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon, and challenges him/her as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived [[Team Rocket]] from Kanto, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]]; they then proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact [[Giovanni]]. When they are defeated and Giovanni fails to return due to {{p|Celebi}}'s intervention, the interim leader, [[Archer]], vows to never again re-form Team Rocket. Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto, later to defeat the [[Lance|current Champion]] and get into the [[Hall of Fame]].

But Ethan/Kris/Lyra's most notable effect on Johto lies in their ability to encounter all three of the [[legendary beasts]], as well as summon the Unown, Lugia and Ho-Oh after their long absence. A new chapter in the region's history begins.

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
[[File:Johto.png|thumb|right|300px|In-game map of the Johto region from [[Generation IV]] games]]
Johto has ten [[List of cities and towns by name|cities and towns]]. These sites act as settlements for people to live and work in a functioning society. The [[Safari Zone Gate]] and [[Frontier Access]] act as towns, but they appear to be more of a tourist destination and are not considered cities or towns. As Johto has no autonomous [[Pokémon League]], Kanto shares a League with the region, which borders between Johto and Kanto. Because of this, the two regions share a connection with each other, and unlike any other region, they are able to be traversed to with relative ease. Due to this landmass connection, the geography of Johto is relatively similar to that of its neighbor region.

The Johto region has 20 different [[routes]], which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Johto and Kanto share the same route system, and therefore starts at {{rt|29|Johto}}, picking up from where Kanto's left off at {{rt|28|Kanto}}. The numbered routes count up to 48, with Routes {{rtn|47|Johto}} and {{rtn|48|Johto}} leading off into the far west only being accessible in [[Generation IV]]. Compared to the Kanto region, there aren't many sea routes; there are many land routes and mountains. Some areas such as {{rt|33|Johto}} are constantly raining, or are purged with other [[weather conditions]]; however, this wasn't seen until [[Generation IV]].

The connecting landmass between Kanto and Johto doesn't appear to be a fine line; but more or less a blurry one. {{rt|28|Kanto}} is technically owned by Kanto; however, it bridges the border between the two regions, making it the only route in history that enters two regions at one time. This is similar to Routes {{rtn|26|Kanto}} and {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, that are strictly Kanto locations; however, they are able to be transported to via {{HM|02|Fly}} from Johto in Generation IV.

===Demographics===
The Johto region, including all the towns, cities, and other areas, the total population in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} is 441.

===Cities and towns===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{johto color}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{johto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{johto color}}" | City/Town
! style="background: #{{johto color}}" | Population
! style="background: #{{johto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:New Bark Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[New Bark Town]]
| align=center | 11
| align=center | A town where the wind blows and tells of impending change.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cherrygrove City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cherrygrove City]]
| align=center | 22
| align=center | A city where you can smell small flowers and a sea breeze.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Violet City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Violet City]]
| align=center | 52
| align=center | This old village is still surrounded by trees and other scenery. [[Sprout Tower]] is located here; it is a tower where they study diligently to learn to live with Pokémon.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Azalea Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Azalea Town]]
| align=center | 31
| align=center | A town where people and Pokémon live together in simple harmony. [[Slowpoke Well]] is located here; when {{p|Slowpoke}} are thirsty, they come here to drink.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Goldenrod City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Goldenrod City]]
| align=center | 126
| align=center | A developing city where people and Pokémon come and go as they like.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Ecruteak City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Ecruteak City]]
| align=center | 46
| align=center | A city that even now bears the marks of its history. Located here are [[Bell Tower]], a tower that's said to have a [[legendary Pokémon]] that lands there, and [[Burned Tower]], a tower that was hit by lightning, and subsequently caught fire and burned.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Olivine City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Olivine City]]
| align=center | 47
| align=center | A city where you can hear the melody of the sea. [[Glitter Lighthouse]] is located here; it shines brightly over the ocean with the power of [[Amphy|Ampharos]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cianwood City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cianwood City]]
| align=center | 27
| align=center | A beachside city that has benefitted greatly from the sea.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mahogany Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mahogany Town]]
| align=center | 26
| align=center | A town with a suspicious air to it. It's a hiding place for ninjas.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Blackthorn City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Blackthorn City]]
| align=center | 40
| align=center | A mysterious mountain village cut into a rock face. [[Dragon's Den]] is located here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Safari Zone Gate.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Safari Zone Gate]]
| align=center | 13
| align=center | A place where you can experience wild thrills safely.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Frontier Access HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Frontier Access]]
| align=center | 11
| align=center | A place where people from all over come to show off their strength.
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|300px|thumb|View of [[Ecruteak City]], with [[Mt. Silver]] towering over the region in the distance]]
Johto features some unique and scenic landmarks, whether they be natural or man-made. It prides itself towards mythology and tradition features, with most of the buildings, towers, caves, and locations holding a historical background. Some of the oldest places in Johto, even the Pokémon world, include the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Sprout Tower]], [[Bell Tower]], [[Burned Tower]], and the [[Slowpoke Well]]. The Ruin of Alph, located in central Johto, is the threshold to an ancient civilization that first contacted the Unown, and became the base of which the first system for writing was formed. The Ruins of Alph have said to have been around for at least 1500 year before modern times which makes it one of the first known structures built in the history of Pokémon. As of today, the ruins are being researched by scientists and are able to be visited as a tourist attraction by visitors. The two towers of Ecruteak City which include the [[Bell Tower]] and the [[Burned Tower]] are oldest towers in the Pokémon world, dating back to 700 years ago. The two nine-tier towers were built to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people and the view from the top of the towers was said to be magnificent. The towers attracted many people to the city, until about 150 years ago, a lightning bolt struck the western tower, engulfing it in flames, burning the tower down. The towers are surrounded in mystery, and are said to be home to [[legendary Pokémon]], however, at this present point, only the ruins of the Burned Tower can be explored by Trainers, and the Bell Tower is off limits to most people.

Another famous historic location is the Sprout Tower, located in northern Violet City. The Sprout Tower is a tiered tower with multiple eaves, and much like the [[Bell Tower]] and the [[Burned Tower]], it is constructed solely out of wood, creating a multi-story effect. Surrounding the tower is a beautiful lake in the center of Violet City, hosting several architectural bridges making its way across the water. Sprout Tower is dedicated to the gentle and peaceful nature of {{p|Bellsprout}}. The giant spine-like pillar located in the center of the tower acts as a support for the old tower structure, and it even protects the tall tower from sudden earthquakes. It is said that the main swaying pillar was, in fact, once a 100-foot-tall Bellsprout. Spout Tower is four stories tall. The ground floor is much like a visitors floor, where tourists come to see the unique style of which the tower was formed. There are three other upper levels, which are dedicated to Pokémon Training; monks who study diligently and train their gentle {{p|Bellsprout}} come to teach that all living beings coexist through cooperation.
[[File:JohtoII.png|thumb|250px|left|A unique map of Johto]]
Johto also features several different kinds of natural caves and mountains including [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Mt. Silver]], [[Dark Cave]], [[Ice Path]], [[Cliff Cave]], and [[Union Cave]]. Mt. Mortar is a cave complex that travels through Johto's north-most mountain range. It is known by Trainers to be a confusing maze-like area with an interior cave known as the Waterfall Cave. Mt. Mortar has three entrances and is huge inside, one of the largest of all caves in the Johto. It has four floors, and its high Pokémon-encounter rate makes getting lost very costly. It has {{m|Surf}}able waterways, {{m|Waterfall}}s, {{m|Strength}} puzzles, and multiple levels. Dark Cave travels through central Johto, and although the dark caves run beneath the surface of the region, the mountain range is large and a barrier between areas of the region. Mt. Silver, in the east, is also quite large and complex splitting the two regions of Kanto and Johto in half, housing many powerful Pokémon, and it is where the most skilled Trainers train their Pokémon. Another natural landmark in Johto is [[Ilex Forest]] located just west of Azalea Town. The forest's trees are so close together that all light is blocked out, and the forest seems to be in a perpetual night.

Some famous man-made landmarks include the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]], and {{safari|Johto}}. The Goldenrod Radio Tower is a five-story tower located next to the Magnet Train station in downtown Goldenrod City. The radio tower broadcasts numerous programs daily, the most prominent of such being Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk and Buena's Password. For a short period time the tower fell victim to the clutches of Team Rocket, during which time none of the normal broadcasts were aired. The {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]], and {{safari|Johto}} are all recently built attractions which provide entertainment and fun for tourists, allowing visitors to participate in activities and rides which require the help of Pokémon to complete.

Although the Johto region prides itself on the beach and some of its sea-side towns, the region has very few aquatic landmarks. The [[Lake of Rage]] is the region's most prominent water attraction, said to have been a smoking crater until it filled with rainwater. The lake is home to the world famous [[red Gyarados]]. Because of this irritable Pokémon, the lake was marked a dangerous place to go, since the Gyarados started tipping over boats and scaring swimmers. Another famous water landmark is the [[Whirl Islands]]. Named after the dangerous whirlpools that surround them, the Whirl Islands are four islands between Olivine and Cianwood City that are connected by a maze-like cavernous structure under the water's surface. It is said that at the heart of the caves a legendary Pokémon can be found.

===Anime-exclusive locations===

{| align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{johto color}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{johto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background: #{{johto color}}" | Location
! style="background: #{{johto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Alto Mare.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Alto Mare]]
| Alto Mare is known as the ''city of water'' and is the Johto region's {{wp|Venice}}. It is an island in between Johto's southwestern coast and the islands of eastern Hoenn. Alto Mare is the setting of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:A house in Arborville.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Arborville]]
| Arborville is a small town a few miles north of [[Olivine City]]. It is located in a big forest so all the houses are built in trees. Some residents include, [[Towa]], [[Diana]], and [[Mr. White]]. It appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Battle Park Johto.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Battle Park (Johto)|Battle Park]]
| It is a facility located in northern Johto, between [[Mahogany Town]] and [[Blackthorn City]]. Trainers battle against a series a powerful, random rental pokémon. They are trained to only be obedient inside the park. It is similar to the [[Hoenn]] {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. The Battle Park appeared in ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Big Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Big Town]]
| Big Town is a large town located in Johto. There are many apartment buildings as well as a skyscraper. Some notable monuments include Magikarp and Tauros statues and a fountain. The town first appeared in ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Bloomingvale.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Bloomingvale]]
|Bloomingvale is located between [[Violet City]] and [[Azalea Town]]. The town is famous for its {{p|Sunflora}}. It is a warm and hilly area with many houses and it is sunny almost every day. The [[Sunflora contest]] is held here every year.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Bluefinland.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Bluefinland]]
| Bluefinland is a port town on [[Blue Point Isle]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Blue Lagoon.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Blue Lagoon]]
| It is a large lake located on Blue Point Isle which contains a large colony of {{p|Chinchou}}. The town of Bluefinland is settled right next to the lake.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Blue Moon Falls.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Blue Moon Falls]]
| A beautiful waterfall in which the {{p|Quagsire}} reside.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Blue Point Isle.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Blue Point Isle]]
| Blue Point Isle is the largest island in the archipelago of [[Whirl Islands]]. The island serves as the entryway to the archipelago and is located to the northeast of [[Cianwood City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Bonitaville.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Bonitaville]]
| Bonitaville is a city located in Johto. Occasionally, [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|Pokémon Beauty Contests]] are held in this city.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Catallia City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Catallia City]]
| The city is located between [[New Bark Town]] and [[Cherrygrove City]]. Instead of using {{TP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}}, the [[Officer Jenny|Officer Jennys]] use {{p|Spinarak}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Charicific Valley main area.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Charicific Valley|Charific Valley Natural Reserve]]
| Located just outside of [[Violet City]], the Charicific Valley is a training ground for {{p|Charizard}} so they can become stronger. It is distinguishable by its rock formation in the shape of a giant Charizard. The only known human who lives in the valley is {{jo|Liza}}, who, along with her Charizard, [[Charla]], protects the valley from danger.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Diglett Village.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Diglett Village]]
| It is a tiny village established on [[Red Rock Isle]]. Diglett Village was once a harsh desert, but with the help of {{p|Diglett}}, they transformed the area into a lush farmland.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:DragonHolyLand.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Dragon Holy Land]]
| The Dragon Holy Land is a grassy, forested area with various flora, and rock cliffs walling it. It is only accessible through a waterfall at the end of [[Dragon's Den]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eggseter.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Eggseter]]
| Eggseter is a town located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Mahogany Town]]. Eggseter holds an annual racing competition known as the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]]. A [[Pokémon Day Care|Pokémon Day Care Center]] can be found in the town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Florando.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Florando]]
| The city hosts an annual show, [[Pokémon Exhibition]], where [[Pokémon Trainer]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from all over the world come to perform.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Greenfield Normal.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Greenfield]]
| Greenfield is described, in the anime, as one of the most beautiful locations in the Johto region. It is located between [[Goldenrod City]] and [[Azalea Town]]. The town is covered with grassy meadows. In Greenfield, there is the Hale mansion, home of [[Spencer Hale]], [[Molly Hale]], and her mother. This town is the setting of [[M03|the third movie]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Happy Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Happy Town]]
| Happy Town is located near [[Violet City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Inland City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Inland City]]
| Inland City is the largest port city on [[Blue Point Isle]]. Located on the southern end of the island, it is known as the entrypoint to the [[Whirl Islands]]. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can register for the [[Whirl Cup]] here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Kasado City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Kasado City]]
| Kasado City is located on [[Silver Rock Isle]] of the [[Whirl Islands]]. Almost everything in it is shaped like the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Silver Wing}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Lake Lucid.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lake Lucid]]
| Lake Lucid is located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. It is home to a famous family of [[Nurse Joy|Joys]] who are famous for cleaning and purifying the waters of the lake.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Lake Slowpoke.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lake Slowpoke]]
| Lake Slowpoke is located between [[Mahogany Town]] and [[Blackthorn City]]. It is more commonly known as Lake Enlightenment. Nearby is [[Slowpoke Temple|a temple]] for people who seek enlightenment.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Len Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Len Town]]
| Len Town is located between [[Azalea Town]] and [[Goldenrod City]]. The town's local forest is known for having {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon around. As such, the townspeople use {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon as a means of protection.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Marion Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Marion Town]]
| Marion Town is featured in ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]''. At first, the town was very modern and not embracing of its old traditions. After [[Ritchie]] had gone back in time and changed history, the town also changed into a town that embraced its old traditions, even going as far as restoring the historic Pokémon Center.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Maroon Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Maroon Town]]
| Maroon Town is located between [[Mahogany Town]] and [[Blackthorn City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Megi City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Megi City]]
| Megi City is located on the southern end of [[Yellow Rock Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]]. The whole city is created upon {{p|Corsola}} nests, and most of the shops there sell jewelery made from shed Corsola horns.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mount Quena.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mount Quena]]
| Mount Quena is known as Johto's highest peak. It contains a lake with water containing healing properties known as Clarity Lake. {{p|Butterfree}} are also known to lay their eggs here. It is surrounded by Purity Canyon, Johto's greatest natural wonder, and Purity River, whose source is Clarity Lake.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Ogi City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Ogi City]]
| Ogi City is a large port city at the northern end of [[Yellow Rock Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]]. A ferry runs once a day between Ogi City and [[Red Rock Isle]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Ogi Isle.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Ogi Isle]]
| Ogi Isle is the northernmost isle in the [[Whirl Islands]] archipelago. It is located off the northwestern tip of [[Silver Rock Isle]], almost to [[Olivine City]]. The two islands are connected to each other via an underwater tunnel. It is home to a family of {{p|Lugia}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Entrance Onix Tunnel.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Onix Tunnel]]
| Onix Tunnel is located between [[Azalea Town]] and [[Goldenrod City]]. It is a cave that possesses many stalagmites and stalactites, some of which drip water. Many {{p|Onix}} can be found there.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Palm Hill.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Palm Hills]]
| Palm Hills is located between [[New Bark Town]] and [[Cherrygrove City]]. A wealthy area of Johto, it is home to [[Madame Muchmoney]] and her {{TP|Madame Muchmoney|Snubbull|Granbull}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Palmpona.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Palmpona]]
| Located just outside of [[Azalea Town]], the town's biggest attraction is the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]]. Another big attraction is a tournament to see who has the strongest {{p|Tauros}}. Palmpona appears to be named after {{wp|Pamplona}} in Spain, which is famous for its annual {{wp|Running of the Bulls}} competition.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokémon Jujitsu Academy.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]]
| An academy located between [[Goldenrod City]] and [[Ecruteak City]]. Many Trainers come to learn "Pokémon {{wp|Jujitsu}}". It is led by [[Tōkichi]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pudgy Pidgey Isle.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pudgy Pidgey Isle]]
| Pudgey Pidgey Island is a small island located off the coast of [[Blue Point Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]] where extremely large {{p|Pidgey}} live. It is a mostly forested island. The island is connected to land only by a small rope bridge. The sole human that made his abode there is named [[Wilbur]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Red Rock Isle.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Red Rock Isle]]
| Red Rock Isle is one of many small islands in the [[Whirl Islands]] archipelago. The [[Whirl Cup]] is held here, in [[Scarlet City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Remoraid Lake.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Remoraid Lake]]
| Remoraid Lake is located in between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. It is a dried up lake that sits on top of [[Remoraid Mountain]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Remoraid Mountain.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Remoraid Mountain]]
| Remoraid Mountain is located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. [[Remoraid Lake]] is located on top of the mountain.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Rikishii Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Rikishii Town]]
| Rikishii Town is located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. The town's main attraction is a [[Sumo Conference]] involving Pokémon facing off against each other.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Scarlet City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Scarlet City]]
| Located at the southern end of [[Red Rock Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]], it is where the [[Whirl Cup]] is held once every three years.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:The Secret Garden.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{OBP|Secret Garden|location}}
| The Secret Garden is a secret location on the island city of [[Alto Mare]]. Secret Garden is the home of the legendary Pokémon {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}. It is an incredibly large place surrounded by a stone wall, and has many fountains made of brick and contains grassy fields, all sorts of flowers, ponds, trees varying in size and essentially looks like a Venetian garden.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Silver Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{jo|Silver Town}}
| Located at the base of [[Mt. Silver]], Silver Town is where the annual [[Silver Conference]] is held.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Silver Rock Isle.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Silver Rock Isle]]
| Silver Rock Isle is one of the four main islands in the [[Whirl Islands]] archipelago. It has a strong connection to the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Silver Wing}} and to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Lugia}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Slowpoke Temple.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Slowpoke Temple]]
| Slowpoke Temple is near [[Lake Slowpoke]]. Thousands of people come here to train. At its heart is a massive golden {{p|Slowpoke}} statue.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Snowtop Mountain.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Snowtop Mountain]]
| Located between [[Olivine City]] and [[Ecruteak City]] in northern Johto, it is very cold at the peak and it is said to have a connection with {{p|Articuno}}. Articuno is said to must reside on top of the mountain.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sunflora Lodge.png|100px]]
| align center | [[Sunflora Lodge]]
| It is located between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]]. It is owned by [[Sophia]] and [[Marcello]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Transit Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Transit Town]]
| It is a port town on [[Red Rock Isle]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Denjiro.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Way Away Island]]
| A small island of the coast of the Johto mainland, near [[Ecruteak City]]. It has a [[Pokémon Center]] that was in need of medicine.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Whirl Cup Colosseum.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Whirl Cup Colosseum]]
| A colosseum in [[Scarlet City]] of [[Red Rock Isle]] in the [[Whirl Islands]]. It is where the [[Whirl Cup]] is held.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Whitestone.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Whitestone]]
| It is a town between [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Olivine City]] known for its white walls.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:EP173.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Wobbuffet Village]]
| It is a small town where almost everyone owns a Wobbuffet. The town holds an annual {{p|Wobbuffet}} Festival.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Yellow Rock Isle.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Yellow Rock Isle]]
| It is an island located in the [[Whirl Islands]] between [[Red Rock Isle]] and [[Blue Point Isle]]. Yellow Rock Isle traditions are based on {{p|Corsola}}.
|}

==Geography==
The Johto region, like its neighboring region, [[Kanto]], has a temperate climate. However, Johto's climate is a bit wetter than Kanto's climate.

Johto is notably more rural than the Kanto region, which leans more towards to the urban side. The region has an abundance of water to the west and south, with [[Cianwood City]] most likely being on a separate landmass. However, Johto is still dominated by land. Johto's ultra-modern [[Goldenrod City]] is found in the heart of the region, on the coast. It is the technological, industrial, and economic area of the Johto region. Due to its centralized position in the region, many smaller but important cities and towns connect to the city. Johto has one large mountain range encompassing almost the entire eastern half of the region, which divides Kanto and Johto and contains [[Mt. Silver]]. [[Blackthorn City]] is nestled deep between the mountains and is very unique because it is a city for {{tc|Dragon Tamer}}s.

==Johto League==
{{main|Johto League}}
The Johto League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Johto region. Johto and Kanto share a single [[Elite Four]], located at Indigo Plateau. Eight Johto League [[Badge]]s are required to participate in [[Pokémon League#Types of competitions|League competitions]]. The [[Indigo League]] and Johto League share a single group of Elite Four and {{pkmn|Champion}}; eight Badges from either region will allow a Trainer to battle the Elite Four at [[Indigo Plateau]]. Less commonly, it is known as the "Silver League", usually when referring to the {{pkmn|anime}}. The [[Silver Conference]] is the Johto League's annual [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|championship competition]]. It is held at the base of Mt. Silver.

===Gym Leaders===
{| align="center" style="background: #00647f; {{roundy|10px}} border: 4px solid #00647f;" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #00647f;" colspan="4" | {{color2|1cb0d9|Johto League}}
|-
! style="background: #1cb0d9; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|00647f|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #1cb0d9;" | {{color|00647f|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #1cb0d9;" | {{color2|00647f|Type}}
! style="background: #1cb0d9; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|00647f|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSFalkner.png|ldr=Falkner|djap=ハヤト|drm=Hayato|loc=Violet City|cjap=キキョウシティ|crm=Kikyō City|bdg=Zephyr}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBugsy.png|ldr=Bugsy|djap=ツクシ|drm=Tsukushi|loc=Azalea Town|cjap=ヒワダタウン|crm=Hiwada Town|bdg=Hive}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSWhitney.png|ldr=Whitney|djap=アカネ|drm=Akane|loc=Goldenrod City|cjap=コガネシティ|crm=Kogane City|bdg=Plain}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSMorty.png|ldr=Morty|djap=マツバ|drm=Matsuba|loc=Ecruteak City|cjap=エンジュシティ|crm=Enju City|bdg=Fog}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSChuck.png|ldr=Chuck|djap=シジマ|drm=Shijima|loc=Cianwood City|cjap=タンバシティ|crm=Tanba City|bdg=Storm}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSJasmine.png|ldr=Jasmine|djap=ミカン|drm=Mikan|loc=Olivine City|cjap=アサギシティ|crm=Asagi City|bdg=Mineral}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSPryce.png|ldr=Pryce|djap=ヤナギ|drm=Yanagi|loc=Mahogany Town|cjap=チョウジタウン|crm=Chōji Town|bdg=Glacier}}
{{gldrb|type=Dragon|pic=VSClair.png|ldr=Clair|djap=イブキ|drm=Ibuki|loc=Blackthorn City|cjap=フスベシティ|crm=Fusube City|bdg=Rising}}
|}

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IV|l=1cb0d9|d=00647f|league=Johto}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSWill.png|m=Will|mjap=イツキ|mrm=Itsuki}}
{{elt|type=Poison|pic=VSKoga.png|m=Koga|mjap=キョウ|mrm=Kyō}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSBruno.png|m=Bruno|mjap=シバ|mrm=Siba}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSKaren.png|m=Karen|mjap=カリン|mrm=Karin}}
{{eltb|type=Dragon|pic=VSLance.png|m=Lance|mjap=ワタル|mrm=Wataru}}
|}

==Battle Frontier==
{{main|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)}}
===Frontier Brains===
{| align="center" style="background: #00647f; {{roundy|10px}} border: 4px solid #00647f;" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #00647f;" colspan="4" | {{color2|1cb0d9|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Johto Battle Frontier}}
|-
! style="background: #1cb0d9;{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|00647f|Frontier Brain Japanese}}
! style="background: #1cb0d9;" | {{color|00647f|Facility Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #1cb0d9; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|00647f|Commemorative print|Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{tower color}}"
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]] {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon Palmer|Palmer}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|タワータイクーンクロツグ Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu}}
| {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|バトルタワー Battle Tower}}
| {{print|tower|Silver|E}} {{print|tower|Silver|Ly}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|Silver Tower Prints}}
| {{print|tower|Gold|E}} {{print|tower|Gold|Ly}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|Gold Tower Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{factory color}}"
| [[File:VSThorton.png]] {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッドネジキ Factory Head Nejiki}}
| {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|バトルファクトリー Battle Factory}}
| {{print|factory|Silver|E}} {{print|factory|Silver|Ly}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|Silver Factory Prints}}
| {{print|factory|Gold|E}} {{print|factory|Gold|Ly}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|Gold Factory Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{arcade color}}"
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]] {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Arcade Star Dahlia}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|ルーレットゴーデスダリア Roulette Goddess Dahlia}}
| {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Arcade|Battle Arcade}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|バトルルーレット Battle Roulette}}
| {{print|arcade|Silver|E}} {{print|arcade|Silver|Ly}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Silver Arcade Prints}}
| {{print|arcade|Gold|E}} {{print|arcade|Gold|Ly}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Gold Arcade Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{castle color}}"
| [[File:VSDarach.png]] {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Castle Valet Darach}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|キャッスルバトラーコクラン Castle Butler Kokuran}}
| {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle|Battle Castle}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|バトルキャッスル Battle Castle}}
| {{print|castle|Silver|E}} {{print|castle|Silver|Ly}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|Silver Castle Prints}}
| {{print|castle|Gold|E}} {{print|castle|Gold|Ly}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|Gold Castle Prints}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]] {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Hall Matron Argenta}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|ステージマドンナケイト Stage Madonna Kate}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}}" | {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Hall|Battle Hall}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|バトルステージ Battle Stage}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}};" | {{print|hall|Silver|E}} {{print|hall|Silver|Ly}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|Silver Hall Prints}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{print|hall|Gold|E}} {{print|hall|Gold|Ly}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|Gold Hall Prints}}
|} 

==Trivia==
[[File:Johto Anime.png|thumb|250px|Anime-based map of the Johto region]]
* It is the only region in which [[Ash Ketchum]] did not meet a new {{ashfr|traveling companion}}.
* Johto lacks many elements that all other regions have. Most of these omissions are due to both sharing them with [[Kanto]], which could be visited in the same games, and recycling old concepts not being the norm. Therefore, it is the only region without:
** a Pokémon burial ground
** its own set of [[Fossil]] Pokémon
** its own [[Victory Road]]
** a museum
** prior to Generation IV, Johto was also the only region without a [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|true regional Pokédex]].
* Johto shares its [[Pokémon League]], [[Bill|Storage System developer]], and [[Team Rocket|villainous team]] with Kanto.
* Johto is the only main series region that does not contain the letter 'n' in its English name.
* In Generation II and IV, between Johto and [[Kanto]], the Dark type and the Ground type are the only types not represented by an official Gym. [[Viridian City]], whose previous Gym Leader [[Giovanni]], had the Ground type. However, when Giovanni left the Gym after being defeated by {{ga|Red}}, he was replaced by {{ga|Blue}}, who does not have a type specialty. [[Karen]] of the [[Elite Four]] uses Dark-type Pokémon, making the Ground type the only type to not have a [[Gym Leader]] or Elite Four member specialized in it in Johto and Kanto for Generation II and IV.
* Unused location data for Johto (similar to the data for [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] used for Pal Park) exists within the programming of Generation IV's games. Pokémon actually caught in Johto, however, display as being from "[[faraway place]]" when traded to a game taking place in [[Sinnoh]], much like Pokémon caught in a Platinum-exclusive location do when traded to Diamond or Pearl.
* Kanto and Johto are the only regions that are connected to each other by land.
* Johto is the only main region in which all the [[starter Pokémon]], throughout their evolutions, stay one [[type]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Water}}, and {{t|Fire}}).
* Johto has the fewest [[route]]s of any region with 20; however, {{2v2|Black|White}} [[Unova]] has 18 routes, like [[Generation II]] Johto.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]] Johto is the only region in which no main characters challenged any of the Gyms, though {{adv|Silver}} stole the eight Gym Badges.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Johto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Johto color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 성도 ''Seongdo''
| From 城都 (성도), ''seongdo''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 城都 ''Chéngdū''
| From 城都. Can mean "walled capital". May also be a reference to 都城 ''dūchéng'', "capital city".
|}
{{-}}

==See also==
* {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}
* {{game|Crystal}}
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}

==References==
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[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver locations|*Johto]]

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Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

2012-08-16T00:44:52Z

ZMT123: /* Generation V */

{{Outdated}}
Throughout the [[Pokémon world]], ancient myths have been recorded about [[legendary Pokémon]].

== Generation I ==

===Shamouti Island===
[[File:Fire, Lightning and Ice Islands.png|thumb|right|250px|Fire Island, Lightning Island and Ice Island, as seen in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'']]
An ancient prophecy circulates around the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] that says:

====Original====
{| width: 100%
! Japanese
! English
|-
| <ab>{{tt|火の神、雷の神、氷の神に触れずべからず。|hi no kami, kaminari no kami, koori no kami ni fureru bekarazu}}
{{tt|されば、天地怒り世界は破滅に向かう。|sareba, tenchi ikari, sekai wa hametsu ni mukau}}
{{tt|海の神、破滅を救わんと現れん。|umi no kami, hametsu wo sukuwan to arawaren}}
{{tt|されど、世界の破滅を防ぐことならず。|saredo, sekai no hametsu wo fusegu koto narazu}}
{{tt|すぐれたるあやつり人現れ、神々の怒り静めん限り…。|suguretaru ayatsuribito araware, kamigami no ikari shizumen kagiri}}</ab>
| <ab>''The god of fire, god of lightning, and god of ice must not be touched.
Else, heaven and earth will be angered and the world will face destruction.
The god of the sea will appear to stop the destruction.
But, it will not prevent the world's destruction.
Unless an exceptional trainer appears to calm the wrath of the gods....</ab>
|}

====English Dub====
: Disturb not the harmony of {{p|Moltres|Fire}}, {{p|Articuno|Ice}}, or {{p|Zapdos|Lightning}}
: Lest these Titans wreak destruction
: Upon the world in which they clash

: Though {{p|Lugia|the Water's Great Guardian}} shall arise to quell the fighting
: Alone its song will fail
: Thus the earth shall turn to {{Ash}}

: O [[Chosen One]]
: Into thine hands bring together all three
: Their treasures combined tame the Beast of The Sea
: From the trio of islands, ancient spheres shall you take
: For between life and death, all the difference you'll make
: Climb to the shrine to right what is wrong
: And the world shall be healed by the Guardian's song...

A festival is held on [[Shamouti Island]] to honor the Chosen One.

== Generation II ==

===Towers in Ecruteak===
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|right|250px|The Brass Tower and Bell Tower in Ecruteak City]]

There's a legend that has been passed down by {{ci|Ecruteak}} [[Gym Leader]]s for many years:

:''Two towers... Two Pokémon... But when one burned down, both Pokémon flew away, never to return.''

700 years before [[Generation II]], the people of Ecruteak built two nine-tier towers with the hopes of fostering friendship and hope between Pokémon and [[humans]]. They were the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in the west, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and the [[Bell Tower]] in the east, where Pokémon were said to rest. Both towers became the roost of powerful flying Pokémon {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} respectively.

However, about 150 years before the games' events, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burnt to the ground. Three nameless Pokémon perished in the fire. But Ho-Oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The Pokémon are said to embody three powers: the {{p|Raikou|lightning}} that struck the tower, the {{p|Entei|fire}} that burned the tower, and the {{p|Suicune|rain}} that put out the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled, [[roaming Pokémon|running like the wind]] off into the grassland.

Ho-Oh and Lugia haven't been seen since the fire. According to legend, when the souls of Pokémon and humans commune, upon the emergence of a Trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, Ho-Oh will return from the heavens.

A similar legend is addressed in the {{pkmn|anime}}. In ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'', [[Morty]] says the two towers are the original [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], which burned down, and a rebuilt one. He says that invaders came and tried to steal Ho-Oh, who resisted and fled, and then they burned down the tower. When the legend is revisited in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', however, the story more closely parallels the game version, but the war aspect remains. [[Ash Ketchum]] seems to fulfill the prophecy as a Trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, as he has encountered both Ho-Oh and Suicune several times.

== Generation III ==

===Legend of the Regis===
In addition to the Unown, Braille has also been used to tell legends. In {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the {{player}} can use the Braille to uncover {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}.

The legend, found on various rocks in the [[Sealed Chamber]], reads:

: <sc>In this cave we have lived.</sc>
: <sc>We owe all to the Pok</sc>é<sc>mon.</sc>
: <sc>But, we sealed the Pok</sc>é<sc>mon away.</sc>
: <sc>We feared it.</sc>
: <sc>Those with courage, those with hope.</sc>
: <sc>Open a door. An eternal Pok</sc>é<sc>mon waits.</sc>

Because the message is in singular instead of plural, it is possible that the Pokémon being referred to is {{p|Regigigas}}, and that the people of [[Snowpoint City]] wanted to seal Regigigas away, and created three keys, the [[legendary golems]], that had to be obtained to awaken Regigigas. To make it as hard as possible to reawaken Regigigas, the people of Snowpoint City sealed the legendary golems away in [[Hoenn|another region]]. Otherwise, since Regigigas didn't exist yet when the games were made, it might refer to the three Regi's separately or a hint that meant that Regigigas will come back then.

===The Guardians of the Water Capital===
The island city of [[Alto Mare]]'s history is intertwined with the following tale:

{| width="100%"
|-
! width="50%" | Japanese
! width="50%" | English
|-
| lang="ja" | 昔々、アルトマーレという島におじいさんとおばあさんがいました。
| A long time ago on an island called Alto Mare there lived an old man and a woman.
|-
| lang="ja" | ある日、二人は海岸で、小さな兄弟がけがをしているのを見つけました。
| One day, they found two wounded children on the seaside.
|-
| lang="ja" | おじいさんとおばあさんの手厚い看護で二人がみるみる良くなっていきました。
| With the old couple's careful nursing, the children got better quickly.
|-
| lang="ja" | しかし突然、邪悪な怪物が島を攻めてきたのです。
| But then suddenly an evil monster appeared and attacked the city.
|-
| lang="ja" | 島はたちまち怪物に飲み込まれました。
| The island was instantly swallowed up by the monster.
|-
| lang="ja" | と、その時、おじいさんとおばあさんの目の前で二人の姿は変わっていきました。
| But then before the man's and the woman's eyes, the children transformed.
|-
| lang="ja" | 二人は夢幻ポケモン、ラティオスとラティアスだったのです。
| They were the mirage Pokémon {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}.
|-
| lang="ja" | 二匹は空から仲間を呼び寄せました。
| The two of them called their friends from the sky.
|-
| lang="ja" | 彼らは、邪悪な闇を追い払う力を持って来てくれました。
| They brought the power to drive away the evil darkness.
|-
| lang="ja" | それは、「心のしずく」という宝石だったのです。
| That power was a jewel called the [[Soul Dew]].
|-
| lang="ja" | 島には平和が戻りました。
| Peace returned to the island.
|-
| lang="ja" | それからというもの、「心のしずく」のあるこの島に、ラティオスとラティアスはしばしば立ち寄るようになりました。
| And after that, Latias and Latios often visited this island, where the Soul Dew is.
|
|-
| lang="ja" | この島が邪悪な怪物に襲われる事はその後、二度とありませんでした。
| The island was never attacked again by the evil monster.
|}

Note: The legend sequence was cut from the dub version of the [[M05|movie]], so there is no official English translation.

===Weather Trio===
{{main|Weather trio}}

Long ago, the Pokémon {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} subjected themselves to battle. The uncontrollable power they displayed caused birth to the land and sea of [[Hoenn]]. {{p|Rayquaza}} eventually came and calmed the two. The Blue and Red Orbs put {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} into a slumber that could only be ended should the Orbs be used again.

== Generation IV ==

===Sinnoh myths===

{{main|Sinnoh myths}}

===The legend of Snowpoint Temple===
[[File:Temple Regigigas.png|thumb|right|250px|Encountering Regigigas in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
There's a legend that has been passed down by the people of [[Snowpoint City]] for many years:

:''Once after a volcano violently erupted, the Snowpoint Forest, rich in natural resources and beauty, was transformed into a sea of flowing lava.''
:''Then, out of a bright blue light, {{p|Regigigas}} appeared. Along with {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}.''
:''Together, the four of them halted the volcano's eruption, thus saving Snowpoint City from destruction. ''
:''Later Regigigas transformed itself into a stone of life and fell into a deep sleep, while in order to protect Regigigas, the legend says that Regice, Regirock, and Registeel transformed into three guardian pillars made of the basic elements of rock, ice, and steel.''

===Sinnoh's Creation===

When {{p|Arceus}} hatched from its egg, it shaped the world with its hundred arms and created the land of [[Sinnoh]]. {{p|Arceus}} then created {{p|Dialga|the Pokémon of time}}, {{p|Palkia|the Pokémon of space}} and {{p|Giratina|the Pokémon of anitmatter}}. Eventually, people began to inhabit Sinnoh. {{P|Arceus}} then created three new Pokémon to give humans {{P|Uxie|knowlege}}, {{P|Mesprit|emotions}}, and {{P|Azelf|willpower}}. These three Pokémon are said to inhabit lakes in the land of Sinnoh.

==Generation V==
===Tao Trio===
{{main|Tao Trio}}
Several of the Unova myths revolve around {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}}. It is said that the two Dragon Pokémon were once a single powerful Pokémon owned by twin heroes. However, it was split apart by the pursuit of the different ideals of the two brothers.

The legends of Lacunosa town dictate that when a meteorite crashed outside of the city limits, {{p|Kyurem}} would come out at night, and with a cold wind spirit away both Pokémon and people. To prevent further raids, the people of Lacunosa built walls and forbade night travel. As of {{game|Black and White}} everyone in Lacunosa Town stays indoors at night.

===Legendary musketeers===

{{main|Legendary musketeers}}

Long ago, two opposing human factions were at war, their strife resulting in a forest fire which threatened the lives of many [[wild Pokémon]]. Ensnared by the smoke, they could not escape and their demise seemed certain, until three figures appeared.

{{p|Terrakion}} shaped the earth and created passage by which to escape, {{p|Virizion}} used its speed to shield the Pokémon from sparks and embers, while their leader, {{p|Cobalion}} ushered Pokémon to safety.

Despite their attempts, they were unsuccessful, as the forest had been burned to the ground. However, amongst the ashes, the three came across {{p|Keldeo|a lone Pokémon}} who they took in as their own.

The Trio proceeded to fight back the armies, overwhelming them with their combined might. Legends of them continue to be told today, and it has been said that if human conflict ever again threatened to safety of Pokémon, that they would return to quell the fighting and preserve a climate of peace.

===Kami Trio===

{{main|Kami trio}}

Long ago the Pokémon {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} began to fight, in the process destroying the landscape in the process.{{p|Landorus}} then descended upon the two to end the dispute. It is said that should {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} where to ever fight again, {{p|Landorus}} would return to keep the peace.

{{stub}}

[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon myths]]

Master Ball

2012-08-13T15:15:51Z

ZMT123: better-fitting link

[[File:SugimoriMasterBall.png|thumb|250px|right|Sugimori art of the Master Ball]]
The '''Master Ball''' (Japanese: '''マスターボール''' ''Master Ball'') is a variety of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation I]], and arguably the rarest of all Poké Ball variants. It is unique in the aspect that it is guaranteed to [[Caught Pokémon|catch]] any [[wild Pokémon]] ([[Literal ghost|with one exception]]) that it is thrown at. It shares this attribute with the Park and {{ball|Dream}} used within [[Pal Park]] and the [[Entralink]], respectively. However, unlike these Poké Balls, the Master Ball can be obtained and used outside of these specific areas.

The Master Ball, like all Poké Balls, is spherical in shape. The top and bottom halves are divided by a horizontal black band, on which is the button found on all Poké Balls. The top half of the Master Ball is purple, with a white letter "M" on the front, with a pink circle on either side.

Master Balls are developed by [[Silph Co.]]

==In the games==
The Master Ball has been present in every main series Pokémon game. Usually, only one Master Ball is available to the {{player}} per saved game, although from [[Generation II]] onwards (except [[Generation V]]), additional Master Balls can be won in [[Lucky Channel]] and [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] drawings, but only if the drawn number exactly matches the ID number of one of the player's Pokémon.

The Master Ball is the only item that cannot be sold that is neither a [[key item]], an [[HM]], or a [[TM]]. In Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} it can be "sold", but for {{pdollar}}0.

===Master Ball locations===
{| class="sortable" style="margin:auto; border:5px solid #4E4987; background:#796FA7; {{roundy|15px}} padding:3px;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="1"
|-
! {{color|ffffff|Generation}}
! {{color|ffffff|Game(s)}}
! {{color|ffffff|Location}}
! {{color|ffffff|Requirements}}
! {{color|ffffff|Notes}}
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|I}}
| {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}
| [[Silph Co.]]
| Talk to the president of Silph Co. after defeating [[Giovanni]].
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|II}}
| {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| [[New Bark Town]]
| Talk to Professor Elm after earning all eight Johto [[Badge]]s.
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|II}}
| {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]
| Match all 5 numbers in the [[Lucky Channel]].
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|III}}
| {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby|s}}
| [[Magma Hideout]]
| None
| Entrance is blocked off after battling {{p|Groudon}}.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|III}}
| {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|Emerald}}
| [[Aqua Hideout]]
| None
| Entrance is blocked off after battling {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup|Sa}}.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|III}}
| {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
| [[Lilycove Department Store]]
| Match all 5 numbers in the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]].
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|III}}
| {{g|Colosseum}}
| [[Agate Village]]
| Receive and read incomplete email from [[Eagun]] in [[Realgam Tower]]
| Eagun's email is cut off before it can mention the Master Ball; Eagun will not give the Master Ball if the player has received the email but not read it.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|III}}
| {{Pokémon XD}}
| [[Pokémon HQ Lab]]
| Talk to [[Professor Krane]] before heading to [[Citadark Isle]]
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|III}}
| {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}
| [[Silph Co.]]
| Talk to the president of Silph Co. after defeating [[Giovanni]]
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|IV}}
| {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
| [[Galactic Veilstone Building]]
| Defeat [[Cyrus]]
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|IV}}
| {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
| [[Jubilife TV]]
| Match all 5 numbers in the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]].
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|IV}}
| {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
| [[New Bark Town]]
| Talk to Professor Elm after earning all eight Johto [[Badge]]s.
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|IV}}
| {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]
| Match all 5 numbers in the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]].
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|V}}
| {{2v2|Black|White}}
| [[Opelucid City]]
| Meet [[Professor Juniper]] in town after earning all eight Unova [[Badge]]s.
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|V}}
| {{2v2|Black|White}}
| [[Castelia City]] [[Pokémon Center]]
| Talk to a man after participating in trades with at least 50 different people.
| The man will no longer give out gifts after the Master Ball.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|V}}
| {{2v2|Black 2|White 2}}
| [[Mistralton City]]
| Meet [[Professor Juniper]] for the first time in town.
|
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{gen|V}}
| {{2v2|Black 2|White 2}}
| [[Plasma Frigate]]
| Defeat [[Colress]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]].
|
|}

===Distribution===
{{bulbanews|Worldwide store distributions announced}}
The Master Ball was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] throughout Japan. It was [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/02/120210_p03.html also distributed] at the Tohoku Pokémon Center individually due to it not being built at the time of the initial distribution.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #0047a8; border: 3px solid #2260b6"
|- style="color:#003642"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#5a91dc; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Game Version
! colspan="2" style="background:#5a91dc; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Duration
|- style="color:#003642"
! style="background:#5a91dc; padding:2px;" | Sapporo, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka
! style="background:#5a91dc; padding:2px;" | Tohoku
|- style="background:#a1edfe; padding:2px;"
! style="background:#a5bcdc; padding:2px;" | Japanese
| style="padding:2px;" | November 19 to December 3, 2011
| style="padding:2px;" align=center | February 28 to March 16, 2012
|}{{-}}

====Wonder Card====
{{wondercard/5|lang=jap|type=item|Master Ball|
title={{tt|マスターボール　プレゼント|Master Ball Present}}|
msg=ポケモンを　あそんでくれて ありがとう！ おくりものは　ポケモンセンタ－にいる はいたついんから　うけとってね！|
date=２０１１．１１．１９|
desc=いよいよ６４６しゅるいの　ポケモンの じょうほうが　あきらかに！ マスターボールを　うけとって まだつかまえていない　ポケモンを てにいれるための　ぼうけんに　でよう！}}

===Cameo appearances===
[[File:DW Master Ball Rug.png|thumb|A Master Ball-themed rug from [[Pokémon Dream World|the Dream World]]]]
====Pokémon XD====
In {{Pokémon XD}}, Master Balls are used in the [[Battle Bingo]] game. The player starts with two and can gain an extra one from one of the ? spaces.

====[[Pokémon Dream World]]====
A [[Décor#Unreleased Décor|decorative rug]] themed after the Master Ball can be found within the Game Data for the Dream World, however, it has not yet been released to the public.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{xd color dark}}; background: #{{xd color}};"
|- style="text-align: center;"
|style="{{roundy|95px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:95px"| [[File:Master Ball battle II.png]]
|style="{{roundy|95px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:95px"| [[File:MasterBallSpriteSmall.png]]
|style="{{roundy|95px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:95px"| {{bag|Master Ball}}
|style="{{roundy|95px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:95px"| [[File:Master Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|95px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:95px"| [[File:Dream Master Ball Sprite.png]]
|- style="text-align: center; font-size: 80%"
| {{color|FFF|Appearance in-battle in}} {{color2|FFF|Generation II}}
| {{color|FFF|Appearance in-battle and on the Status screen in}} {{color2|FFF|Generation III}}
| {{color|FFF|Bag sprite from}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}} {{color|FFF|onwards}}
| {{color|FFF|Appearance in-battle in}} {{color2|FFF|Generation IV}}
| {{color|FFF|Appearance in}} {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Dream World|the Dream World}}
|}

===Flavor text===
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|Stad|A Ball that captures any wild Pokémon without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|GSC|The best Ball. It never misses.}}
{{movedescentry|RSE|The best ball that catches a Pokémon without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|FRLG|The best Ball with the ultimate performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.}}

{{movedescentry|DPPtHGSS|The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|BW|The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the spin-off games==
===In [[Pokémon Pinball]] and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]===
In the two Pokémon Pinball titles, the Poké Ball that serves as the pinball is capable of being upgraded to a Great Ball, an Ultra Ball and a Master Ball. However, this serves solely as a score multiplier, as catching a Pokémon is always guaranteed, even with a regular Poké Ball.

===In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
The Master Ball has not appeared in the Super Smash Bros. series; however, in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the [[Poké Ball]] trophy mentions the Master Ball, identifying it as the strongest variety of Poké Ball.

==In the anime==
[[File:Master Ball anime.png|thumb|200px|right|[[Sullivan]]'s Master Ball]]
The Master Ball first appeared in ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'', and again in ''[[EP167|A Hot Water Battle]]''. However, the Master Ball in these episodes was not an actual Master Ball; rather, it was a beach ball owned by {{an|Misty}}, which had been decorated to look like a Master Ball. Another Master Ball appeared in ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]''; again, this was not an actual Master Ball, but on a billboard on a building.

An actual Master Ball made its only true appearance in ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]''. It was used by a fisherman named [[Sullivan]] in a last-ditch attempt to catch [[Nero]], an [[Giant Pokémon|oversized]] wild {{p|Whiscash}} that had long eluded him. As the Master Ball is reputed to successfully catch any wild Pokémon without fail, Sullivan was sure that using the Master Ball would work. This, however, was not the case, as Nero unexpectedly swallowed the Master Ball and disappeared back into the water. At the end of the episode, Nero was seen playing with the Master Ball on its tongue.

==In the manga==
[[File:Master Ball Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|Master Ball in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Red}} used his [[Pika]] to capture {{adv|Mewtwo}} for [[Blaine]] with a Master Ball.

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards named '''Master Ball'''.

{{cardlist/header|Master Ball|Trainer|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Master Ball|116}}|type=Trainer|jpset=Extended Sheet 2|jprarity=Uncommon|jpsetlink2=Quick Starter Gift Set|jpset2=Red Deck Green Deck|enset3=Gym Challenge|enraritry3=Uncommon|ennum3=116/132|jpset3=Yamabuki City Gym|jpsetlink4=Intro Pack Neo|jpset4=Chikorita Half Deck Totodile Half Deck|jpnum4=21 22|jpset5=Pokémon VS|jprarity5=Common|jpnum5=141/141|enset6=Expedition Base Set|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=143/165|jpset6=Base Expansion Pack|jprarity6=Uncommon|jpnum6=061/128|jpsetlink7=Gift Box|jpset7=Latias Half Deck Latios Half Deck|jpnum8=016/018|enset8=EX Deoxys|enrarity8=Uncommon|ennum8=88/107|jpset8=Deoxys Constructed Starter Deck|jpnum8=012/015|jpset9=Rayquaza Constructed Starter Deck|jpnum9=012/015|jpset10=PLAY Promotional cards|jpnum10=018/PLAY|enset11=EX Delta Species|enrarity11=Uncommon|ennum11=99/113|jpset11=Holon Research Tower Water Quarter Deck|jpnum11=009/015|jpsetlink12=Gift Box Mew • Lucario|jpset12=Mew Quarter Deck|jpnum12=008/015|enset13=EX Power Keepers|enrarity13=Uncommon|ennum13=78/108|jpset13=World Champions Pack|jprarity13=Uncommon|jpnum13=089/108}}
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==Trivia==
* The {{DL|List of glitches in Generation III|infinite ball glitch}} is often known as the Master Ball glitch, due to Master Balls commonly being used in this glitch.
* {{p|Foongus}} and {{p|Amoonguss}}, both of whom have designs based on the Poké Ball, are colored similarly to the Master Ball in their {{Shiny}} forms.

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Pokémon Professor

2012-08-12T21:47:07Z

ZMT123: /* Others in the main series */ added Colress

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A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on Pokémon in his or her respective [[region]]. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing [[Pokédex]]es and giving the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. The first Pokémon Professor introduced in the games and anime, [[Professor Oak]], was also the first [[Non-player character|NPC]] ever seen in the main series games. He also has made the most appearances in the main series games, appearing in all games but the Hoenn-based ones and the Unova-based ones.

Pokémon Professors from regions in the [[version|main series]] of Pokémon games are all named after trees.

==List of Pokémon professors==
===Main series===
*[[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between Pokémon and humans.
*[[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies Pokémon breeding patterns.
*[[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats.
*[[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon evolution.
*[[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon.

====Others in the main series====
*Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} as the founder of the Research Center.
*[[Professor Cozmo]], a Meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Fennel]] of [[Striaton City]], [[Unova]], [[Professor Juniper]]'s friend who specializes in studying [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, as well as studying [[Pokémon Dream World|Pokémon dreams]].
*[[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, Professor Juniper's father who used to be a Pokémon researcher.
*Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].
*[[Colress]], a researcher who studies Pokémon strength.

===Side games===
*[[Professor Krane]] and [[Dr. Kaminko]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specialize in the purification of [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the creation of Robo-Pokémon, respectively.

===Spin-off games===
*[[Professor P]] of the unnamed region featured in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], head of [[SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]].
*[[Professor Hastings]] of the Oblivia, [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]] regions, who created the [[Capture Styler]], used by [[Pokémon Ranger]]s.

===Other fields of study===
*[[Horoscope|Dr. Astropoff]] a scientist and astrologer.
* [[Professor Burnett]] in [[Pokémon Dream Radar]].

==In the anime==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:

===Pokémon specialists===
*[[Dr. Fuji]], creator of [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]].
*[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]].
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], who studies the regional differences between Pokémon.
*[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], is a Pokémon researcher known to have researched [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]], successfully resurrecting a living {{p|Aerodactyl}} and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct {{p|Shieldon}}. He has also shown interest in the legendary Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Dr. Gordon]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Kanto]], Pokémon inventions specialist.
*[[Professor Jacuzzi]], {{p|Gulpin}} specialist.
*[[Professor Lund]] of [[LaRousse City]], [[Hoenn]], the leading authority on {{p|Deoxys}}.
*[[Professor Kodama]], inventor of the "Affinity enabler".
*[[Dr. Namba]], a [[Team Rocket]] scientist.
*[[Dr. Wiseman]], a researcher of [[Shiny Pokémon]]

===Other fields of Pokémon study===
====Pokémon computer scientists====
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], anime-canon creator of the Pokémon Transfer System and {{p|Porygon}}.
*[[Dr. Yung]], inventor of the [[Mirage Pokémon]] system.

====Pokémon archaeologists====
*[[Eve]], discoverer of the ancient lost city of [[Pokémopolis]].
*[[Professor Telesu]], who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a {{p|Slowpoke}} colony.
*[[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and legendary Pokémon including the {{p|Unown}}.
*[[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn.
*[[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]].

====Pokémon paleontologists====
*A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island]].
*[[Dora]], who worked with Gary at the [[Sayda Lab]].
*[[Professor Proctor]] of [[Wales Island]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Dr. Kenzo]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Sinnoh]], in charge of [[Oreburgh Museum]]’s Fossil-restoration program.

====Miscellaneous====
*[[Sarina|Professor Sarina]] of [[Bomba Island]], [[Hoenn]], who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute.

===Other fields of study===

====Healthcare professional/Doctor====
*[[Dr. Anna]].

====Astronomer/Ufologist====
*[[Professor Icarus]] of [[Unova]].

====Roboticist====
*[[Professor Brown]].

==In the manga==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
* Professor Yanase Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who researched ways to control legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Rayquaza}}.
* Professor Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who works as an assistant to Professor Rowan.

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Talk:Legendary Pokémon/Archive2

2012-07-29T03:05:52Z

ZMT123: /* Mythical Pokémon again */

[[Talk:Legendary Pokémon/Archive1|Archive #1]]

== WTF? ==

Giratina controls dimensions? That's stupid... can somebody remove that? Time and Space (depth, lengh and width) are the freaking dimensions everyone! So Giratina has more power than both Dialga and Palkia? I think not. Remember that Giratina lives in the Distortion World... a place that disobeys the laws of Time and Space. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 22:26, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

There are 2 types of dimensions, matematical, which you were talking about, and spacial, which would be under Giratina's control. If you don't belive me, look up "Plane (metaphysics)" on Wikipedia. The dimensions that Giratina controls are '''alternate planes of exictence''', also called '''dimensions'''!- ''unsigned comment from {{u|GuyNamedSean}} ([[User talk:GuyNamedSean|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/GuyNamedSean|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:It seems that Giratina can control gravity, or atleast that is how I enterpreted the explanation of its form shift. It also makes some sense because gravity could be considered a third factor in time-space [[User:Enigmaberry|Enigmaberry]] 02:29, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

:I agree with hfc2X, this needs to be changed. It was never officially stated anywhere that Giratina controls dimensions or anything at all, really. If you guys are going to write up fan speculation, you can at least, you know, actually make a note of that. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 02:17, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

:An additional note, after editing the page a few times I noticed that only established users are allowed to make changes, my mistake there. Still, this needs to be changed for accuracy. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 02:30, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
::You do realize that this talk section is from BEFORE Platinum was released in English, right? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 02:34, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
::What does that have to do with anything? Whether it's from one day or even five years ago, it doesn't change the fact that a change still needs to be made. As an encyclopedia, this doesn't need fanon crap. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 02:36, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
:::Because Platinum confirmed it. Duh. '''~ platinum[[User:Sol|s]][[User talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]]''' 02:37, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
::::Prove it, then. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 02:38, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::Disprove it, then. '''~ platinum[[User:Sol|s]][[User talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]]''' 02:39, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::It is also said in the Distortion World by Cyrus about Giratina's control over dimensions...I'm way, way ahead of that, otherwise I'd give you the exact quote.--[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psychic''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''Rider''']]''''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 02:39, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::My bad. I forgot. Giratina can't go between dimensions, or drag people into the Distorted World, or anything like that. Sorry. I guess it has no real power. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 02:40, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Spare me the reverse psychology, Sol, you said that Platinum confirmed it and I'm telling you to point to me where that was specifically confirmed. You're the one making false claims, not me. It was never stated that Giratina controls dimensions, this is FAN SPECULATION which is something that Bulbapedia frowns on if I'm not mistaken. At least it's something they should be frowning upon. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 02:45, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::::If you can't prove that it hasn't been proved, then it's useless to try and say that it's fan speculation. PsychicRider has confirmed it, so no, it's not fan speculation. '''~ platinum[[User:Sol|s]][[User talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]]''' 02:46, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::Quit acting like a politician and disprove it. You're avoiding what somebody tells you that goes against what you're trying to say. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 02:49, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
:Sol, you're the one who's in a position to prove something, not me. I basically asked "Where was that confirmed?" and you've yet to answer that question. I would like the specific quote of Cyrus stating this, though, as I don't recall it. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 02:53, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
::I'm way past that, as in Battle Frontier past, but I do remember that it is confirmed from Cyrus's dialogue. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psychic''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''Rider''']]''''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 02:59, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
:::So I'm apparently supposed to conveniently be at the point in time where Cyrus says that specific quote. '''~ platinum[[User:Sol|s]][[User talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]]''' 03:02, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
::::No, this isn't a perfect quote, but: "Hmm... so Giratina disappeared into the real world... it doesn't matter. I'll capture it, and then I'll use the dimensional powers of Giratina to form a new world here and destroy the real one." '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:06, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::I believe that's the quote I was looking for...boys, we have our proof. :D. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psychic''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''Rider''']]''''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 03:08, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

:::::In that case (if that was explicitly stated), I stand corrected. Thanks. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 03:10, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::Don't mention it. It only took me 30 minutes to think of. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:13, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

:Not to sound like a broken record here, but I've just gotten through the Distortion World on my second run-through and Cyrus doesn't make that statement anywhere. I even saved right before the battle with Giratina to see what Cyrus would say in both scenarios (catching Giratina or defeating it), but the dialogue only changes slightly and there's still no explicit mention of it having control over dimensions. Besides, aren't space and time dimensions as well? Judging from some of the official interviews on Giratina I've just read, I'm more inclined to say that Giratina simply controls antimatter. If I'm not mistaken, antimatter IS considered to be the third factor out of time and space, after all. I propose that we take "dimensions" out of the sentence. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 08:22, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
::I watched a Youtube video and saw the same thing. But no. Dimensions isn't coming out. The descriptions aren't just for the games, but also the anime/movies you have to remember. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 12:30, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

== Bubbly Mew ==

Wherever I go, whatever I read that's about Mew or the first movie, it says something like "The Bubbly Mew appeared in the first move", or something like that. Now, why is it called "Bubbly Mew" and why is it just the Mew in the first movie? And where did that term of Bubbly Mew ever come from?--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 22:25, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
:Maybe it's that the Mew in the first movie enjoyed making bubbles. [[user:Simpsonsdude13| SD13 Simpsondude13>''']][[user talk:Simpsonsdude13|SD13 Talk]] 20:44, 10 February 2009 (UTC)
==Phione?==
Does Phione really count? And why not Unown? I always thought of the symbols as legends. Me and my fellow torchics agree on this - Sk8torchic
:Phione counts because to get one you have to breed a legendary. Unown doesn't because it's extremely distant from any other legendary. Note the beasts and the birds. Sure they're separated by the powerhouses and events by Dratini and Larvitar's families, but they're next to each other and divided from the others by no more than three Pokémon. Unown has 50 down and 42 up. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 23:41, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
::So all legends have to be near each other in the pokedex? Since when? Me and my fellow torchics agree on this - Sk8torchic 16:07, 22 February 2009 (UTC)

:::Besides, nobody would buy Unown being legendary, what with how they're found all over the place in the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Chambers]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Trust me, in the time it takes to breed for one Phione, odds are one could catch 2 PC boxes entirely full of Unown (although there's no guarantee that all 28 forms would be included)...--[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 16:54, 22 February 2009 (UTC)

== Can we really stop saying that Rayquaza is based on a Ziz ==

It really isn't. The closest thing we have to a bird whose wingspan is large enough to block out the sun is Lugia, atleast according to the accounts of an elderly NPC in Ecruteak city.--[[User:Outrage DD|Outrage DD]] 22:05, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
:Well, Groudon isn't a giant hippo...elephant...rhino...''thing''...—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 23:56, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
::They are both based on the concept of these legendary creatures. Masters of the sky and land respectivly.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 00:43, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

== Info ==
Why is {{P|Rotom}} not a legendary?, I'm not complaining, I just want to know why.[[User:Pokemonguy1|Pokemonguy1]] 18:28, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
: *[[Talk:Rotom_(Pok%C3%A9mon)/Archive_1|slaps with a wet Magikarp]]* Archives are your friends. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 01:46, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

because it doesn't have monster stats--[[User:Pokemongirl1|PG1 FTW!]] 15:25, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

:Neither does {{p|Phione}}, and yet it's still a Legendary. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 19:17, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

::That's because {{p|Manaphy|a legendary is needed to obtain it}}. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User Talk:Theryguy512|512]]''' 19:40, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
:::Just a reminder that this is a forums topic.... o_0 Go there, peeps. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 09:38, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

All you need to do to catch it is to press a on a tv during night time. to get a phione, like it was said before, you need to have manaphy and breed it. --[[User:Usyflad10|Usyflad10]] ([[User talk:Usyflad10|talk]]) 23:35, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

Rotom can breed; legendary Pokemon cannot. Manaphy being the exception but it's more of a 'novelty' that it produces Phione when it lays an egg. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 03:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== Legendary Pokémon group picture ==

I made this: [http://student-kmt.hku.nl/~abel1/PF2pictures/Legendary%20Pok%e9mon.jpg]

I think it'll be nice if it was placed in this article, next to (or instead of) that Entei pic.

Greetz,
Abel
:It's nice really but the thing is that the Johto legends will be getting new artworks soon and, maybe, the admins might not like the signature on the upper right. Also, Deoxys is actually shorter than Mewtwo. [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 12:33, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
::Just a reminder that fan art, I think, is generally frowned on. While that is very impressive, we can't use it here. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 21:06, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

== Latios and Latias ==

So I know that the current pic is better than the last, but I'm pretty sure it's {{tt|fan made.|Copyright info doesn't make it official... it only makes the claim that somebody owns the rights to characters...}} And we aren't supposed to have fan pics on pages. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:06, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
:Are you sure about that? That's the same font the Pokémon Company uses, it's in Sugimori's style, ''and'' it has his {{wp|Seal (East Asia)|hanko}} on it...—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 22:31, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

::{{tt|Who's the girl though?|forgot about this since the database was locked at the time...}} '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:09, 7 June 2009 (UTC)
:::Beats me. But that's definitely official. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:21, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Latios and Latias should be jhoto legendaries because the movie takes place in jhoto.
[[User:JetanHertz13|JetanHertz13]] 00:18, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
::That's... nice? If you join in a conversation that's like... 5 months old, at least add something important. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|You enter a poorly lit room...]] 00:54, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
:::Latios and Latias appear in a Johto-era movie because they needed to hype up Hoenn. Der. The Eon duo don't even appear in Johto in HGSS, they're roaming Kanto! And it's '''''JOHTO''''', not Jhoto. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 00:27, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Since Heatran being the first with a variable gender is mentioned, shouldn't it be mentioned that they were the first legendaries to have genders? [[User:Goldenpelt|Goldenpelt]] 08:09, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

== Protection Error? ==

Isn't this page protected? I had no problem editing it, and I'm no admin. --[[User:CuboneKing|CUBONE PWNS]] ([[User talk:CuboneKing|Planet Cubone]] • [[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|Bone Club]]) [[Cubone (Pokémon)|THE VERY BEST PAGE!]] 20:28, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
:New users are blocked from editing (which, at the current state of the wiki does nothing). Only admins may move the page, though. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:31, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
::Ohhhhhhhhh... NOW I get it... --[[User:CuboneKing|CUBONE PWNS]] ([[User talk:CuboneKing|Planet Cubone]] • [[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|Bone Club]]) [[Cubone (Pokémon)|THE VERY BEST PAGE!]] 20:35, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

== Trivia: Legendary Pokémon Themes ==

It should be noted that in the upcoming games, HeartGold and SoulSilver, that Lugia and Ho-Oh now both have their own, distinct themes in the upcoming games. It was confirmed on the "never before seen footage" on Pokémon Sunday where they revealed meeting Lugia and Ho-Oh in the games. :) From the small clips you can hear, Ho-Oh's theme seems to be very Japanese-percussion based (taiko drums) and Lugia's is very orchestral-dramatics based. {{unsigned|Gimmetokyo}}

I wonder if it's also pertinent to mention that the legendary beasts in HG/SS technically have their own unique themes, as well - or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that they have their own unique remixes of a theme. Either way, their battle music in HG/SS is not shared (identically, at any rate) with any other Pokemon. --[[User:Xatni|Xatni]] 01:07, 2 June 2010 (UTC)Xatni

== New article ==
Since the Legendary Trios and Duos have articles, should the Legendarys without a group (Trio Master's not included) get there own article too? {{unsigned|Blackstone Dresden}}

:If you mean Legendaries like {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, and {{p|Manaphy}}, then no. What would we write that isn't already on their own pages? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 04:16, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

== Arceus HGSS pic ==

[[:a:File:Arceus - HGSS Event Artwork.jpg|thumb|left|150px]]
 How about adding it? -- [[User:RikkiKitsune|R<s>ikki</s>]][[User talk:RikkiKitsune|Kitsune]] 21:26, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

If I could, I would!--[[User:The Bulb's Master|The Bulb's Master]] 12:45, 13 August 2009 (UTC) Master of Bulbasaur and Turtwig♀

:I didn't place that one since one for the Azure Flute event would be better. It would be similar to Darkrai and Shaymin. [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 12:49, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

::I'll put it in for now. We can always change it when the Flute event gets its own artwork. We're using the HGSS Beasts artwork aren't we? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 16:25, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

== Edit! ==
I can't edit, but one of you should include that they can be found in Sinnoh.--[[User:The Bulb's Master|The Bulb's Master]] 12:44, 13 August 2009 (UTC) Master of Bulbasaur and Turtwig♀

== "Legendary" ==
Is the term "legendary" an official descriptor or one applied by the fandom? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 23:55, 16 August 2009 (UTC)
:Its official. It appears in the games, anime, and all sorts of sources. It even appears in some Pokédex entries. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 01:38, 9 September 2009 (UTC)
::Yeah, I've been playing Blue and the first instance of the term "legendary Pokemon" is on Route 14 by a Bird Keeper, for future reference. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:45, 4 October 2009 (UTC)

==[[Arcanine]]==
"If you were looking for the "Legendary Pokémon" species, see Arcanine (Pokémon). "
Why does it say that? What does it have to do with anything [[User:Qim1|Qim1]] 00:05, 9 September 2009 (UTC)
:Arcanine's [[species]] name is "Legendary Pokémon". In comparison, Bulbasaur's is "Seed Pokémon". Just on the off-chance that someone thinks Arcanine is actually a Legendary Pokémon, in the sense meant on this page. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:28, 9 September 2009 (UTC)
::Arcanine is considered as legendary in Chinese... since many [[Pokédex]] entries says Arcanine is from China.[[User:Palkia38|Palkia38]] 07:09, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

==Pokemon of Legend, Illusion, and Myth==
Is there any source for these categories of legendaries? The main paragraph suggests the Japanese versions identify legendaries differently that was narrowed for translation... What Pokemon are in these various categories, and why? What exactly do the Japanese versions say? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:48, 4 October 2009 (UTC)

==Slowpoke/king==
This may meet with some dissent, but would Slowpoke or Slowking qualify under "Other Pokemon of myth"? Slowpoke is pretty dominantly featured in GSC and HG/SS, as well as the corresponding anime episode, as the savior of Azalea in time of need. He's practically worshiped there. I don't believe this story was ever explicitly stated as fact, but rather as a cultural legend of sorts. That means Slowpoke is featured in a legend, and so possibly counts as a low-tier legendary like Arcanine of Togepi.

Slowking may same to fit the position more, but the extent of its qualification are the second movie. I don't know if human speech, a knowledge of ancient prophecies, and a role in that prophecy coming true/being resolved counts as a legendary, but should also be considered.

So, what are the opinions on counting on or both as minor legendaries? I'll agree to any consensus, but just thought it would be worth bringing up since Slowpoke does garner some "It's a legendary" statements from time to time. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 00:48, 11 October 2009 (UTC)
:Pastoria worships Croagunk. Does that mean it's a minor legendary too? Slowpoke, as far as I know, only gets mentioned as legendary [[User:TTEchidna/Slopoke (that i ran into the other day)|when people are being sarcastic]].--'''[[Water (type)|Liquid]]''' [[Mask of Ice|'''ICE''']] (User:Cold)([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 00:55, 11 October 2009 (UTC)
::I was unaware of Croagunk's position in that area, though that does get me thinking... Slowpoke, Croagunk, and possibly some of the "Other Pokemon of myth" featured here might do well on a "Pokemon of cultural significance" kind of article. I expect gen 5 will introduce at least one new Pokemon that is treated similarly to these two, so at that time it might be feasible to make such an article. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 00:58, 11 October 2009 (UTC)
:::We need more than two Pokémon of culutral significance to make it an article. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:02, 11 October 2009 (UTC)
::::Which is why I suggested waiting until gen 5 when another Pokemon may be featured. But, as it stands now, Arcanine, Ninetails, and the Togepi line are strong candidates for such an article. Note that "legendary" is as much a fan-term as a canon one, so creating a corollary term for culturally-significant Pokemon would be ideal as well as alleviate the constant arguing about who is and isn't a legendary, when frankly many of the supposed legendaries ''would'' make more sense in a culture article. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 01:07, 11 October 2009 (UTC)

== Unique Pokemon ==

: So which Pokemon exactly are "unique" besides Mewtwo? I'm just curious. Also, has it ever been '''confirmed''' that Mewtwo is unique? [[User:LugiaRocks|'''LugiaRox''']] 02:34, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
::Well he is the first cloned legendary, first created legendary. But that's probably speculation.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 03:49, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
::: Mewtwo is a special case. He's not even a "legendary" in the in-universe sense (no associated legends), only in the fanon sense. Discussing what other Pokemon are "unique" is beating a dead horse, since it's been done before and there's no way we can no for sure. Looking at it one way, nearly every Pokemon is unique, but in another way there's room for multiplies. Who knows? As for created Pokemon akin to Mewtwo, I'm sure that area will be explored at some point. Come gen 5, all the loose strings will be tired up. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:55, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
:::: I believe we could safely say that Arceus is unique. [[User:LugiaRocks|'''LugiaRox''']] 05:07, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
::::: Arceus is the personification of a concept. There could very well be more than one, with each being an avatar of an incomprehensible concept. It's called pantheism. Hindis practice it. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:46, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
::::::Hindu's you moron, hindi is the language they speak in india!--[[User:Minimag|Minimag]] 05:14, 23 November 2009 (UTC)
::::::: Does it really matter? And the term "Hindi" also applies to Hindu literature and culture. Religion/mythology is within the scope of culture, so there you go. I know my use of language. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:22, 23 November 2009 (UTC)
::::::::I thought it was polytheism. Anyways, in Hinduism concepts, gods are an aspect of Brahmna, the eternal being, which could be what Arceus could be based on, with the three major aspects of Brahma being legendary trios. Though I doubt this because Nintendo is based in Japan and not India. [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 00:31, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
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The non-uniques are:
*Mew ([[Mewtwo Strikes Back]] & [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]])
*Lugia ([[The Power of One]], [[Silver (Johto)|Silver]], and possibly Movie 13)
*Regirock, Regice, Registeel ([[Brandon's Regis]] & [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]])
*Regigigas ([[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]] & [[DP129]])
*Lati@s ([[Pokémon Heroes]])
*Deoxys ([[Destiny Deoxys]])
*Manaphy ([[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]])
*Phione ([[DP113]])
*Darkrai ([[The Rise of Darkrai]] and [[DP104]])
*Shaymin ([[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]])

Uknown, yet debateable:
*Cresselia - If there's more than one Darkrai, why not Cresselia?
*Heatran - Only one has appeared so far, and even then, it was in the distant past.
*Jirachi - It came from space. We don't know if more are out there like Deoxys and Clefairy.
*The legendary birds - Unlike the beasts, we don't know if there were only 3 specifically created, although it is probable that they're unique.
*The legendary beasts- Although we know that Ho-Oh created 3 from the ashes of Pokémon, Suicune has appeared multiple times and sometimes in different regions. It has appeared in 3 episodes of the anime and one movie. The Entei in [[Spell of the Unown]] was only an illusion created by the Unown.

Unique:
*Mewtwo - It isn't actually a legendary in the anime, just a bad clone of one.
*Ho-Oh - Even though its counterpart, Lugia, is known to be able to have offspring, Ho-Oh seems to be a single Pokémon that travels around.
*Celebi - Although many appeared in [[Pokémon 4Ever]], they were the same Celebi, just from different time periods. The past and future came together in the present.
*Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza - Kyogre and Groudon have appeared in the Team Magma and Team Aqua arc, and Kyogre has appeared in a movie or two. Rayquaza could be argued as having more than one in its species, but it is most likely the only one.
*Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit - They were created by Arceus to keep Dialga and Palkia in balance.
*Dialga and Palkia - They are the keepers of time and space.
*Giratina - It is the guardian of the Reverse World, an distorted mirror of the Pokémon world. Although it could be argued that because mirror dimensions exist, and there would be Reverse Worlds for each of these mirror dimensions, that is extremely technical and most likely won't be mentioned.
*Arceus - Creator of the Pokémon universe. Not much more to say about that.

If that doesn't clear some things up, I don't know what will. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 22:49, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

:Actually, there is no way that Celebi would be the same Celebi from different time periods (as most of those Celebi [those supposedly from the future] would also not exist if that were the case, since it died.). As for Groudon and Kyogre, it was heavily implied in the end of Scuffle of Legends that they went to sleep again for another age-long rest (almost eternal), and it was also implied that the orbs are the only way they can awake, so it's more likely that Kyogre, at least, has multiples (since unless someone had bonded with the Blue Orb, then Kyogre should not awake, and thus not appear in Movie 9 if it's the same one.). Rayquaza was also implied to be captured by Team Rocket, and it won't make any sense that Rayquaza would be around the atmosphere if it can't get out (which the scene of it's capture implies that it can't escape.) Dialga and Palkia, did they even recognize Ash and co. when they appeared in the Team Galactic Two-Parter? If not, they're definitely not one of a kind, and since Giratina is also part of the same trio, that means it has to have multiples as well. For the Three Pixies, if there are more than one Dialga and Palkia, there are definitely going to be more than one Pixie Trio. So far, the only pokemon to be completely confirmed to be one of a kind without a doubt is Mewtwo. If Arceus somehow appears later on and doesn't even recognize Ash and Co, then it's safe to say that Arceus is also not one of a kind. As for Ho-Oh, let's wait until Movie 13 before we can say that it's one of a kind (If it doesn't recognize Ash, then it's safe to say it's not one of a kind.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:15, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

::Wow. I wasn't asking for a "Your wrong, stupid." type of response. We're trying to clear things up, not get into a fight. But since you want an argument for my point... For Celebi, the concept of time in the Pokémon universe, both games and movies, isn't immediate. In PMD2, you don't disappear right away. You still have like, a minute before you start to go away after correcting time. In Movie 12, it took forever for Ash and co. to nearly disappear, which they didn't. Celebi would have enough time to come back to heal itself. And who said it died anyways? It would also know when it would need to heal itself since it's a time travellor, and has basically the same powers that Dialga has, except they're not as massively powerful. There also isn't more than one Palkia, Dialga, or Arceus, as they're the only ones that are in existance. Dialga lives in a dimension outside of time, and Palkia controls all dimensions, except for Dialga's and Arceus'. It doesn't really matter if Palkia and Dialga recognize Ash and co. in the anime, because the anime =/= the movies. And from what I can tell, they don't do anything anyways. Cyrus captures them, and then the Lake trio free them and they go away. And there isn't more than one of each of the Lake trio, because there's... wait for it... ''three'' lakes for the ''three'' Lake guardians, and ''three'' {{tt|gifts|emotion, willpower, knowledge}} to humans. And so what if it appears that Team Rocket has Rayquaza? That was only in the intro to Movie 9 to show that there's evil in the Pokémon world. As for Groudon and Kyogre, again, anime =/= movies. Can't stress that enough. Those anime episodes were directly based off of R/S. There isn't any movie that's based specifically off of any part of a game. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:08, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

:::If Anime=/=Movies, then you shouldn't have even cited the movies in the first place (In other words, you shouldn't have cited Darkrai's appearances, as well as the other Legendary Pokémons appearances.). As for who said it had died, the mere fact that even the newly purified healing spring wasn't able to heal it implied that it had died. And for the record, I wasn't calling you stupid nor even implying that you were. And another thing, just because there are three lakes in Sinnoh that hold the pixie trio does not mean that there cannot be more than one Pixie trio. It was earlier implied that there was only one Mew left in existance, yet it was later made clear that there were actually two mews. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 03:42, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
::::Isn't there more than one Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina because of every Gen. IV game having them, but in different ways. HeartGold and SoulSilver has Arceus create one on the spot while DPPt has one already there. Doesn't that mean they are debatable? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 02:23, 13 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::I really don't think any of this matters actually. The only part that talks about unique legendaries, other than that one sentence, is the bottom where it lists the different in-battle music. I would say more, except I know Mchairybug will contradict everything I say. That's why I've stopped talking about it. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 05:09, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

===Definitively===
We can only say without a doubt that Mewtwo is unique in the anime. Arceus, the dragon trio, and the lake trio are presumed due to their link to the universe's creation. The rest, we can't say definitively, though we can more or less assume there's been only one Ho-Oh we've ever seen (Ash indicates it), and the weather trio's important roles also seem to point to there being only one of each.

Also, don't, ''don't'' think in the game sense in the anime. Also, the movies are canon, Ash-haters, find another thing he's not worthy of to rip on him for... like Gible or something. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:01, 15 December 2009 (UTC)

It's notable though that in "Mewtwo Strikes Back" Mew is refered in the single sense by many trainers(Such as saying "Mewtwo was cloned from Mew" instead of "Mewtwo was cloned from A Mew"). It could be that this Mew is ether the last one of the Mew kind, or just the Mew that's DNA was used to make Mewtwo. It's impossible to say though, since the movie never expands on this fact.--[[User:Dsman195276|Dsman195276]] 04:23, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

== Wobbuffett in the trivia section ==
Wobbuffett is not a legendary, but it along with Garchomp are the only non-legendary pokémon to be considered uber in competitive battling {{unsigned|Rocklee clone}}
:Unofficial tiers of competitive battling is irrelevant to this article. There's no need to mention Wobbuffet here. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 21:27, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia; Other languages ==

So, I was looking on the French analog site (Poképédia) and noticed that there are only six legendaries that have had their name changed. (As far as I can tell, only a few of the non legendary pokémon retain the same english name.) They are: Zapdos (Électhor), Moltres (Sulfura), and Articuno(Artikodin); and Azelf(Créfadet), Mesprit(Créfollet), and Uxie(Créhelf).
Does this count as trivia?--[[User:Lamb|Lamb]]''([[User talk:Lamb|talk]])'' 00:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)
:This is already mentioned in the article's trivia section.;)--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 01:14, 27 February 2010 (UTC)
::Whoops. Didn't see that.--[[User:Lamb|Lamb]]''([[User talk:Lamb|talk]])'' 06:02, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

== In Game Re-battle ==

I know from elsewhere on this site that (in HGSS at least) if the legendary beasts are KO'd in battle, they can be 'revived' and battled again (for example, if you KO suicune, it'll keep reapearing in Burnt Tower until it's caught). I was just wondering which other legendaries can also be rebattled if they're KO'd? --[[User:Oatzy|Oatzy]] 23:56, 11 April 2010 (UTC)
:I believe it is any Pokémon that appears as a one-time capture, and you have to (re)battle the Elite Four in order to reset them. I know it works on Sudowoodo. On a similar note, I would like to know if its nature, IVs, etc. are reset when it reappears, particularly in regard to the roaming Pokémon. Giratina's stats were reset in Platinum. --[[User:JacobCrystal|JacobCrystal]] 19:33, 28 April 2010 (UTC)

== Champion Cynthia's team. ==

Did anyone else notice the groupings in http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Legendary_Pok%C3%A9mon#Other_Pok.C3.A9mon_of_myth ?

Out of the eleven bullet points on that list, Cynthia uses pokemon from five points, exactly one pokemon for each of those five points.
The groupings aren't exactly hewn in stone, though, so it's hardly trivia worthy. --[[User:PLA|PLA]] 09:26, 24 April 2010 (UTC)

== Reshiram and Zekrom ==

{{u|MAGNEDETH}} made the completely understandable decision to lock down this page to curb speculation, but Reshiram and Zekrom are confirmed to be legendaries by the Japanese site: http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/top.html [[User:Drapion|Drapion]] 20:48, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
:I'll be adding them later on. This whole damn page has been in cleanup for a couple months now, but I've been distracted. I'll finish editing it tomorrow and finally add them, under a Generation V header, tomorrow. Er. Today. I guess. It's early. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 10:19, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

== Zoroark? ==

Should Zoroark be in Other Pokémon of myth?? Or do we need to wait till the movie has actually premiered so we know exactly what he/she/it is or done?
:Wait till the movie comes out. We don't know much about Zoroark's role, yet. [[User:Takharii|<sc>Takharii</sc>]] '''~''' [[User talk:Takharii|<sc>Talk!</sc>]] 08:57, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
::Again, likely to be at least mentioned when I finish my cleanup of this damned thing. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 10:22, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Is the fact that both Zorua and Zoroark event-''only'' sufficient to declare them Legendary? I'm not sure, but I believe that all pokémon available ''only'' through events are Legendary. I'm honestly not sure, however, if that is distinction enough for to be considered Legendary. [[User:Lostdrewid|Lostdrewid]] 07:29, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
::::It's a bit too soon to say that it is definitely a legendary. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 09:29, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
:::::I'm not convinced it is, though. Are they not, by definition, 幻のポケモン? They're almost even more illusory than Mew, Celebi and the like - not only are they event-only, but you need to attend said event ''prior to the launch of the games''. I ask this honestly, but... if that isn't the very picture of a Legendary Pokémon, what is? If what they are is not sufficient to be declared Legendary, then perhaps the article will need a tighter definition. Please do not misunderstand me, I'm not simply trying to be a nag [although I apologize, I realize I must sound like I am], I'm asking specifically because it seems to be that the status of these two is sort of at the crux of the definition of what it means to be Legendary and thus relevant, one way or another, to the article.
:::::Let me see if I can word my thoughts better. The article discusses the definition of Legendary at the introduction, before the TOC; the first section mentions common characteristics of being Legendary. What we have for these two matches the definition provided in the introduction; what we ''don't'' have for these two is a match, or lack of a match, with the common characteristics. Regardless of whether we are ultimately "right" about their Legendary status, if we say we don't have enough information to declare them Legendary, then maybe should the common characteristics [or some of them, whichever are truly defining] be considered as a part of the definition and moved to the introduction of the article?
:::::My goal here is ''not'' simply to see that Zorua and Zoroark be placed on the article. My goal is to see the article improve. I know, I know, it's a Featured Article and thus is considered awesome by the community - because, well, it is:) - but that doesn't mean that even an awesome article has no room to grow. In my original comment, I said plainly, I don't know whether being event only is sufficient to be called Legendary... but I ''shouldn't'' not know. Does that make sense?
:::::I'm sorry that I'm not good with words. I fear I'm going to be misunderstood here. Text only shows so little of meaning that misunderstandings are simple. I'm not trying to be critical, I'm not trying to say the article is bad. It not only isn't bad, I'll happily reiterate that it's awesome. But ultimately, if the legendary status of these two Pokémon is still in question, then the article's definition of legendary needs tightening. [[User:Lostdrewid|Lostdrewid]] 16:49, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
::::::TTE, let me also say that in no way are the arguments I've presented mean I am impatient to see the article updated. I completely understand that you're not a machine whose sole job in life is to update this site :) If this page is not updated until long after B&W comes out, I will not be upset. My sole desire is to see the article be as good as it can be. I feel that I do not have the proper words to contribute directly, even if the article was unlocked, so this is the only way that I feel I ''can'' contribute right now. [[User:Lostdrewid|Lostdrewid]] 17:04, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I'd like to know where it's been confirmed that Zorua and Zoroark are ''only'' obtainable through the special events in BW? For all we know, Zorua and Zoroark will also be able to obtained in-game by normal means (wild encounter, NPC gift, etc.), it's just that the event ones are special for whatever reason.
:::::::Unless Spiky-eared Pichu is considered legendary now. :P [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 18:40, 29 June 2010 (UTC)

Can anyone inform me why Zoroark/Zorua isn't counted a legendary? Thanks. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 18:45, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:It's not at the end of the dex (Victini does not count) and it evolves from another Pokemon [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 18:49, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

==plagiarism?==

I fear that content from this page has been copied onto this page. http://pokemonorg.wetpaint.com/page/Groups+of+Legendary+Pokemon
and maybe loads of other original bulbapedia content has been hoarded. can any one look into this?mods?admins? {{unsigned|AGGRON999}}
:Thanks, I'll take a look into it. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 11:12, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
::Even if the articles are original the images are taken directly from Bulbapedia and in fact link here when one clicks on the image.--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 05:01, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
:::Yeah, the links go here too. I've spoken with the site owner and he's yet to get back to me. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:50, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
::::Thanks. :D {{unsigned|AGGRON999}}

== Huh? ==

Um, actually, Heatran is ''not'' the only legendary Pokémon with a variable gender. There's also Spiritomb. --[[User:Jade 2010|Green Jade]] 20:49, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
:Spiritomb isn't legendary.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 20:50, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Well then why is Spiritomb so hard to obtain? --[[User:Jade 2010|Green Jade]] 20:58, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
:Feebas isn't a legendary, but it's almost equally hard to obtain as Spiritomb... they just choose to make some Pokemon difficult to obtain, and some easy to obtain. Adds variety, you know? ▫▫'''[[User:Tina|ティナ]]'''[[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|★]] 21:02, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Also, Spiritomb are able to breed. Just sayin' [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 03:09, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== SIX Legendaries changed names? ==
Uxie's name is the same in Japanese and English; the lack of Y is just localization and doesn't affect pronunciation (it's no more different - in fact, less so - than Lucario being "Rukario" in Japanese). However, the article says ''six'' legendary Pokemon changed names (the other five, of course, being Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mesprit, and Azelf.) --[[User:HeroicJay|HeroicJay]] 09:00, 3 June 2010 (UTC)
:I agree, Uxie shouldn't count.--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 09:09, 3 June 2010 (UTC)
::Except Lucario's Japanese name is Lucario, it's just spelled as Rukario in katakana. Yuxie>Uxie isn't any less of a change than Dodorio>Dodrio, Donfan>Donphan, or Chicorita>Chikorita. If anything, Houou>Ho-oh and Crecelia>Cresselia should be counted as well. --[[User:Goldenpelt]] 01:59, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
:::I gotta agree there... '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:41, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
:::I agree about the Lucario comparison. Uxie's Katakana name is Yukushii, not Yuxie, so it's not the same thing. But it does seem a bit silly to say that they are different names if they are pronounced the same. When they design the official romanji names they aren't thinking about the English audience, so of course it makes sense to change the spelling if they think it helps people of that audience pronounce it correctly. It's still the same name. --[[User:CrimsonChin|CrimsonChin]] 17:57, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

== Victini ==

Shouldn't this little creature be added? Id add it, but alas, I am not allowed *cries*. Or are we awaiting more information on it? --[[User:S2daam|S2daam]] 11:47, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:It's been added... I just improved some things. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 20:54, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

== Mewtwo and Mew's "Unique Battle Music" ==

I really don't think this point should be in the trivia section; isn't that same re-mixed Kanto music used for the birds and, in FR/LG, for the beasts as well? The music for the weather trio and the elemental Regis is more unique than that.[[User:Starscream|Starscream]] 16:38, 27 July 2010 (UTC)
:They're different remixes. Mewtwo's remix I ''think'' is used for Ho-Oh and Lugia in FRLG, in that event no one got anywhere. Mew's is a completely different remix. The legendary birds also have a different remix. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 05:31, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

== Uniqueness in the games ==

In the trivia section it says "In the games, there appears to only be one of every legendary Pokémon", however that's not entirely true. There's only one you can catch, but I've seen a Zapdos and a Heatran in the Battle Hall in Platinum. --[[User:CrimsonChin|CrimsonChin]] 17:42, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

== Edit request ==

Add {{template|-}} before every generation header. →'''[[User:Axxonn|ΑΧΧΟΝΝ]][[User talk:Axxonn|fi]][[Special:Contributions/Axxonn|re]]''' 22:26, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
:I'm not having any issues, and I'm using a standard monitor. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:38, 18 August 2010 (UTC)

== Capitalization ==

*A [http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemon-ranger-guardian-signs/ recent page] on Pokémon.com mentions it as "Legendary Pokémon," not "legendary Pokémon" (with a capital L). I haven't looked yet, but do other things (games, manga, cards, sites, etc.) mention the term as such? [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 11:31, 4 September 2010 (UTC)

== Takuto ==
I think it's important to include an exmaple Takuto has two legendary Pokemon under the "anime" section, and no ramifications were apparent as a result of him possessing legendary Pokemon. {{unsigned|Datonyp1}}

== Split? ==
With Gen V being released very soon, don't you think this entry might get a bit too big? Perhaps we should split it by Generation. Although it might be somewhat of a shame though... [[User:PDL|PDL]] 03:02, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

== "Deer" (and where in the world is Victini?) ==

I think "deer" is a poor group name for that trio, seeing as the closest animals they resemble are the gazelle, the wildebeest, and the oryx{{tt|*|Okay, I'm actually guessing on this last one}}, all bovids. "Musketeers", while not as descriptive, is a lot less inaccurate, as it groups them by their running theme, and doesn't alienate Keldeo. 
On a different subject, shouldn't Victini have a paragraph in somewhere? --[[User:Kaoz|Kaoz]] 01:56, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

== "Raijin" Trio ==
"Borutorosu, ''Torunerosu'', and Randorosu are a trio of Pokémon based on Japanese Raijin, gods of thunder and lightning"
Torunerosu is most likely based on Fuujin, god of wind {{unsigned|Vienna Waltz}}
:Instead of Raijin, which only applies to Boltros, why not Djinn Trio? They look the part.--[[User:Kaoz|Kaoz]] 19:00, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::There's also Cloud Trio, seeing that's what they got for a lower half. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 19:22, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Trios are more often named after their overall appearance rather than a common feature. Speaking of which, I did some research and the djinns seem to take visual cues from {{wp|oni}} (Japanese ogre-demons), more notably their facial features and horns. So that'd leave us with the Djinn and Oni alternatives.--[[User:Kaoz|Kaoz]] 22:03, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::"More often" doesn't mean "we should consider that first." Obviously the weather trio, lunar duo, Lake Guardians, tower duo all take what they're known for and uses those names. If they aren't djinn or demons in general, why refer to them as such (considering they're based on gods and nothing Middle Eastern)? Birds are birds, beasts are beasts, and Musketeers are French (otherwise, they might have been the Righteous Quartet). Call them the Kami trio, and you're way more accurate than Djinn. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 23:23, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::Sounds fair, but how descriptive is the word Kami? Not saying Oni was a better suggestion, in fact it suffers from the same problem of neither being widespread in use nor part of the game lore. Names like birds and beasts are simple and descriptive at the same time, because everyone knows what a bird is. Even the golem has been integrated into the general culture pool. Terms like Kami and Oni are known among the Otaku subculture, but once you step out of it, few people will look at the name and think of them. I don't know if Djinn has overcome the limits of the gaming subculture, but if that weren't the case, I'd be all for a name that did, such as ogre or genie.--[[User:Kaoz|Kaoz]] 02:57, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::Kami itself is a broad term that encompasses "gods" with religious connotations. It's general enough that it's likely to have extended itself beyond Otakuism, and if not, one punch into Google gives the Wiki article on Kami as the first result. They're not based on genies or demons. They're based on Raijin, Fuujin, and Inari...which are Shinto gods. Kami. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 13:09, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:If we were to go for a specific god, wouldn't it make more sense to use Fuujin, as they're all part Flying-type? --[[User:Goldenpelt|Gοlden]][[User talk:Goldenpelt|pelt]] 23:48, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
::It shouldn't be a specific god, only because they aren't all based around that god. The flying-type is because, yeah, they're gods and they fly. It's not specifically relative to Fuujin that they can. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 13:49, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
So now there's a page entitled [[Raijin trio]]. Is that really what we'll be calling them from now on? I thought the argument for calling them the Kami trio was the most convincing. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 18:51, 9 October 2010 (UTC)
:This is why I liked the wiki when it was locked. We could come to a consensus on sensitive stuff like legendary trio names ''before'' someone made the articles, such as the case with the trio of {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, and {{p|Kyurem}}. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 19:11, 11 October 2010 (UTC)
::'''They''', btw, could be the Tao Dragons. Yin, Yang, Wu? That's Taoism. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 21:54, 11 October 2010 (UTC)
::Toa/Dao Dragons is a good idea. Yeah, I think Kami Trio (Or possibly a Nature Trio) is much better than singling out the first in the Pokedex as the name. [[User:Vik0z0z|vik0z0z]] 18:51, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

== About Energy Dragon Trio ==
I can't edit talk page there so I make here, I found something on the name
ReshiRAM, ZekROM, KyuREM (RAM-ROM-REM)[[User:Arceus Vs Dragon Trio|Arceus Vs Dragon Trio]] 11:45, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

Right...but what does 'RAM-ROM-REM' mean? Or is the "interesting" bit that all their names end it a consonent made of an R and M with a vowel in between> :-/ [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 03:13, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:RAM is random-access memory, REM is rapid eye movement and ROM is read-only memory?--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 03:35, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::"REM, a keyword for an inline comment in some computer languages", so yeah [[User:Vienna Waltz|Vienna Waltz]] 12:30, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Yeah, I think he's just pointing out the name similarities. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 13:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== Stat Averages ==
Would it be reasonable if someone added statistical averages like how each of the typings have? Just so we can get a good idea on what the average Legendary seems to have for stats? If anybody sees this as a good idea then how do I add it into the article? [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 21:10, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
:That would be a good idea. Add up each stat, divide by the number of legendaries and put them in {{template|BaseStatNoCat}}. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:22, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
::Thanks I'll add that when I get time to sometime tommorow. [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 23:19, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Just posting the averages I got figured out here until I have all of them calculated (Note: Includes Alt Formes and Phione).
:::HP: 92.89

:::Attack: 86.11

:::Defense: 85.28

:::Special Attack: 124.45

:::Special Defense: 90.65

:::Speed: 99.72

:::So far I'm predicting high average Special based stats. Once I get everything else calculated I'll get the averages posted on the article, though while you posted the template for it I have absolutely no clue how to set it up. x-x Edit: Looks like I'm right about the Special part. [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 19:57, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

Nevermind about how to use them, used the Dragon Type page as a reference for these. Is it working correctly? Do I need to round them to whole numbers (The fully evolved averages for types displayed them like this though)?
===Statistical averages{{tt|*|Considering Alternate Formes as seperate Pokémon}}===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
HP=92.89 |
Attack=86.11 |
Defense=85.28 |
SpAtk=124.45 |
SpDef=90.65 |
Speed=99.72 }}
[[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 20:29, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
:Looking good. Feel free to incorporate that into the page when you're ready. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:12, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
::Can you get the bars to align to the right so that they are affecting in length by the numbers to the left of them? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 00:27, 2 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Don't know how to set it up like that. Though I do have to redo the totals since Phione is know confirmed not to be a legendary, so I'll figure out how to do that when I get he chance. [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 17:11, 16 November 2010 (UTC)
::::I see, maybe you could move the bars all the way to the right? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 20:16, 16 November 2010 (UTC)

== Featured Article ==

The article "Legendary Pokémon" has been a featured article for a while now. Doesn't anyone think it should give another article a chance? [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] 18:28, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
:I agree, there are plenty other articles out there? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 19:26, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
::Yeah. Does anybody else agree? [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] 19:37, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
:::Feel free to [[BP:FAC|nominated one]]. There is no limit to how many featured articles Bulbapedia can have. As long as this one is still high quality, it will stay featured and we will add more to the list. (Which reminds me, I need to close the current nominations.) —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 09:33, 29 December 2010 (UTC)

== Mythical Pokémon ==
With the commercials for Victini airing now, as well as the Celebi Distribution's page on the HeartGold and SoulSilver website, would it be a good guess to assume that TPCi considers Mythical Pokémon to be the translated term of "Illusory Pokémon"?--[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 00:34, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
:Apparently, Mythical Pokémon is now used to refer to any legendary. [http://pokebeach.com/#legendary-pokemon-renamed-to-mythical-pokemon See here. I think a page moving might be in order.] - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 21:27, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
::Makes sense since in the anime Dratini was specifically stated to be legendary so they gotta rename legendaries... xD [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 22:04, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
:::Remember the Japanese games do actually use several different terms for 'legendary Pokémon'. It looks like the English translations are finally going to recognise that and do the same. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 22:10, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
::::I agree on the move. If this is going to be standard, then we should change to reflect this. --[[User:Jonouchi|Jonouchi]] 23:14, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::At most I think there should be a redirect that leads here... >.> [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 23:32, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
::Should be split. Reshizek are still legendary. The legendary Pokémon template should be divided, so it's one template, but maybe it should look like this:
|Legendary: Reshiram - Zekrom
Unova|
|Mythical: Victini - Other Stuff

[[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 00:46, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
::::I... guess? Just as long as Victini and the others are not even ''once'' called legendary officially... [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 03:22, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
:I believe Mythical Pokémon is now the official translation for '''幻のポケモン''', as Celebi, Victini, Arceus and many others are all official called 幻のポケモン by the official Japanese website, and Reshiram and Zekrom and many others are called 伝説のポケモン. Now Mythical Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon is different.--[[User:Swampert|Swampert]] 13:46, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
::Well... seeing as how Bulbapedia ''is'' '''for''' fluff and unconfirmed info, I guess we might as well do this? By for I mean when told that something is fluff and unconfirmed people get called an idiot for not believing it to be true regardless of there being no proof of it whatsoever. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 22:54, 11 February 2011 (UTC)

Victini was called a ''Mythical Pokémon'', while Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Reshiram and Zekrom are still being called ''Legendary Pokémon''. Probably, they finally split the classification, like in Japanese: '''Legendary Pokémon''' (伝説のポケモン ''densetsu no Pokémon'') and '''Mythical Pokémon''' (幻のポケモン ''maboroshi no Pokémon''). - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 23:38, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
::I feel at this point in time it is time to restate what Dratini was called, 伝説のポケモン, Legendary Pokémon. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 23:42, 11 February 2011 (UTC)

I for one vote that event Pokémon should be moved to Mythical Pokémon due to TCPi using a new term for the Pokémon that is given out by event.Anyone agree on this ? [[User Talk:LucarioWolf|'''Lucario''']][[User:LucarioWolf|'''Wolf''']] 23:50, 11 February 2011 (UTC)

It seems that's it. Event Legendaries were called ''maboroshi'' in Japanese and now they got their own classification in English... because Celebi and Arceus are being called ''Mythical'', too. - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 23:52, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
:Ah so then are we moving Dratini to Legendary Pokemon status? Since that is what it is called? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 00:01, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
::Once, in the anime, ages ago. I'm talking about the recent, official use. - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 00:56, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
:::More like twice if you count Dragonite, but when it was called that does not change the fact it was called that. Also, how is the anime unofficial? [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 01:33, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
::::Was the Dratini line ever actually called "legendary" or such using the Japanese terms? [[User:Frugali|Frugali]] 01:37, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::Well... not Dragonair specifically... [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 01:50, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
Okay this is driving me crazy, do we have any real confirmation that the new term is Mythical Pokemon or that the two will be used seperately? Why can't we wait 'till the games come out and if all of the 'legendaries' are called Mythical Pokémon, then <s>I'm going to have to kill someone</s> we can move it. If only some of them are called Mythical and some of them are Legendary, then we will have to rethink our classification of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon (what makes one legendary and the other mythical. Hopefully, they'll all stay as legendaries and we can move on with our lives. :P --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 02:09, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:Considering the current events... Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Reshiram and Zekrom '''were deemed Legendary'''; Victini, Celebi and Arceus '''were deemed Mythical'''. Pretty simple to me: normal gameplay ones are Legendaries, event-exclusive ones are Mythical. Just like Japanese ''densetsu'' and ''maboroshi''. - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 02:32, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::''By that logic'', Dratini and Dragonite '''were deemed Legendary''', just saying. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 10:38, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:::Okay, like it or not Dratini and Dragonite are not legendary. Dragonite is {{pkmn2|Pseudo-legendary}} but that's as close as they get. On the other note, I'd say wait 'till the games come out in a week or two before making any bold descisions. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 01:22, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
::::Oh hey I agree, thank you for understanding my point, Dratini and Dragonite are not legendary just because they were called that, exactly why just because someone calls a couple pokemon mythical instead of legendary does not automatically make them not legendary but a new subtype of legendary called mythical. [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 02:51, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

=== Victini, Celebi, and Arceus ===
*I've been to the mall tour and in the "Introduction to Unova" that they show before entering the "Video Game Experience" area, the Narrator says, "Wow! It's ''the Mythical Pokémon Victini''! They say it has the power to bring victory." as Victini appears on the screen. And on the 13th page of the Tour Book given out during the mall tour about the distribution of the [[Liberty Pass]], it identifies Victini as ''the Mythical Pokémon Victini'' twice.

*Celebi is referred to as ''the Mythical Pokémon Celebi'' on [http://www.pokemon.com/us/ Pokémon.com], linking to a [http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/us/#/news/celebi/ page] about Celebi's distribution at the mall tours and at Game Stop. On that page it refers to Celebi as ''the Mythical Celebi''. At the bottom of the same page, upon click the '6', it refers to the Celebi that the player receives from the deliveryman after it is distributed, as ''the Mythical Pokémon'', rather than just 'Celebi'.

*In an [http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/anim_movie12_dvd-2011-02-04/ announcement] about [[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]] going on DVD, it refers to Arceus as ''the Mythical Pokémon Arceus''.

Mythical Pokémon are most likely Pokémon that can only legitimately be obtained through distributions since this is true for Victini, Celebi, and Arceus, alike.

If my assumption turns out to be correct, all of the following Pokémon are those who I believe will likely be considered Mythical Pokémon:

*{{p|Mew}}
*{{p|Celebi}}
*{{p|Jirachi}}
*{{p|Deoxys}}
*{{p|Phione}} -- The fact that it can only be legitimately obtained by breeding a Ditto and a Manaphy, which the latter of can only legitimately be obtained through distributions, is enough for me to believe that Phione would be a Mythical Pokémon, in this case.
*{{p|Manaphy}}
*{{p|Darkrai}}
*{{p|Shaymin}}
*{{p|Arceus}}
*{{p|Victini}}
*{{p|Zorua}} -- Requires a fateful encounter Pokémon. Seems like good enough a reason to me.
*{{p|Zoroark}} -- Evolved form of an assumed-to-be Mythical Pokémon and requires fateful encounter Pokémon. Again, seems like good enough a reason.
*{{p|Keldeo}} -- Assumed to be available in the future via a distribution. Similar to Shaymin, Darkrai, and Arceus being kept secret at first.
*{{p|Meloetta}} -- Assumed to be available in the future via a distribution. Similar to Shaymin, Darkrai, and Arceus being kept secret at first.
*{{p|Genesect}} -- Assumed to be available in the future via a distribution. Similar to Shaymin, Darkrai, and Arceus being kept secret at first.

-- [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 01:12, 22 February 2011 (UTC)
:I would like to disagree in a single point: I think Mythical Pokémon are ''Legendary'' Pokémon that can't be legitimately obtained in normal gameplay. So I disagree on Phione, Zorua and Zoroark, but definitely agree on the rest. - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 01:33, 22 February 2011 (UTC)
::What about Victini? has Victini ever been officially called Legendary anywhere? --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 02:02, 22 February 2011 (UTC)
I would like to chime in here, and state that {{p|Dratini}}'s Red, Blue, Yellow, and LeafGreen Pokedex entries state that it is considered a "mythical Pokémon". '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 21:23, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
:Um, the whole Dratini ordeal was a joke. It's by no means Legendary. It hasn't had a movie. (Yes I know this is an arguable point) It's part of an evolutionary stage. There's way more than just one of them. It probably won't be considered Mythical since it is not Legendary, and it isn't event-exclusive. --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 21:34, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
::So, now that the block is over. What are we gonna do with the whole mythical Pokémon thing? --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 21:47, 11 April 2011 (UTC)

== "Unique" Legendaries in the Anime. ==

All right, I tolerated it when it was present, but after the addition of creatures that obviously weren't considered unique in the Anime (e.g., the Beast Trio from Johto), I think there needs to be a purging in regards to what's counted as unique and what's not.

First off, in regards to uniques, the only one explicitly confirmed to be Unique is Mewtwo. Most of the others are either unconfirmed or explicitly shown to be non-unique and thus should not be listed as such. Also, don't claim that they had some sort of important role in creating something (like creation of the Universe, for example) as a reason to state that they should be unique, because I will remind everyone that the Anime doesn't even care whether the creatures had an important role in creation. For example, Kyogre and Rayquaza was the one who created the Seas as well as the ruler of the skies/mitigator between Groudon and Kyogre's fight, respectively. However, that never stopped them from gaining multiple species, as evidenced with Kyogre reappearing in Movie 9 even though by the time of the movie, the Kyogre they encountered had already went back into slumber at the bottom of the basin, and if Kyogre has multiples, there's a fine bet that Groudon would have multiples as well. Rayquaza has also been shown to reappear three times, with one actually being captured by Team Rocket. Even if all three were the same entity, the mere fact that Kyogre and Groudon (explicitly shown and by proxy, respectively) had multiples meant that Rayquaza would have multiples as well. I mean, no sense in having one have multiples while others in the same trio not have the same multiples, either. Because of this, we can't use the whole "but they helped create Isshu/the Universe" belief as the reason why they are unique. Unless they have explicitly shown that they are unique, they can not be labelled as such, especially not under assumptions. If you have any evidence that suggests that the Legendaries encountered in the Anime are the same (e.g., the legendary in question actually recognizing Ash and co. from a previous encounter), then please add it in with the proper citation. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 20:27, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

== Zekrom and Reshiram: "Constant Conflict?" No. ==

Their paragraph states that the two are in constant conflict with one another. This is not true--not only are they sealed away in Stones for many years prior to Black and White, but in Opelucid City, Iris also states that the two "get along so well." I've changed it to be more accurate. [[User:Grei|Grei]] 06:27, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

== Heatran and Regigigas ==

Why are these two listed in the wrong order? [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 22:01, 24 December 2011 (UTC)

== Mew under unique ==

I've added Mew to the list with Mewtwo, Arceus etc because as we've only seen one Mew and it is the original Pokemon. {{unsigned|Genemaxwell4}}

Movies 1 & 8 are separate Mew--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 02:46, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

Source? Where does it say this? Because from what I saw there was no distinction made. That is another assumption. Unless a source says otherwise the two are one in the same ergo Mew is unique. [[User:Genemaxwell4|Genemaxwell4]] 05:01, 19 February 2012 (UTC)
: Come to think of it... both movies only show 1 Mew. However the History of the Pokemon world states Mew may have been plentiful at one time. However since there has been no appearance of 2 Mews at one time, I would say that Mew is indeed unique. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 05:09, 19 February 2012 (UTC)
::The Mew from movie 8 was shown to be bound to stay near the Tree of Beginning while the one in the first movie was shown to travel.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 05:42, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

Is it stated that it's permantly bound to the Tree? In the movie it shows Mew outside of the tree several times. Who's to say that Mew can't come and go? In the movie Mew's only there because the tree is threatened. It's more likely that Mew is ONE pokemon, as stated by many other sources, and goes where it's needed. [[User:Genemaxwell4|Genemaxwell4]] 09:28, 20 February 2012 (UTC)

== Caption ==

The art at the top of the page is captioned, "An artist's interpretation of Entei, a legendary Pokémon in the anime.". Shouldn't there be a comma after "Pokémon"? (Otherwise, it sounds like Entei is only legendary in the anime.) [[User:Tk3141|Tk3141]] 13:16, 6 April 2012 (UTC)
:Fixed it. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 18:20, 8 April 2012 (UTC)

== Capitalization of the word "Ability". ==

I've seen a few areas where the word "Ability" has been capitalized, like in the sentence below:

"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."

Shouldn't the word "Ability" be only capitalized when referring to ''actual'' [[Ability|Pokémon Abilities]], such as {{a|Blaze}}, {{a|Air Lock}}, or {{a|Torrent}}? In the above example, {{p|Shaymin}} doesn't explicitly possess a Pokémon Ability that permits it to change Forme; it can only heal status ailments upon being switched out ({{a|Natural Cure}}) or promote added effects ({{a|Serene Grace}}). The word "ability" seems to be used in a more 'general' sense, being synonymous with words like "capability", "talent", or "skill", rather than implying an actual Pokémon Ability. [[User:Fenyx4|Fenyx4]] 16:48, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

== Number of Legendaries ==

For Gen IV, 3+3+2+2+1+1+1+1 does not equal 13, but it equals 14. {{unsigned|Harrichan}}
:Phione's legendary status is disputed. So I think someone did that to note it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:03, 26 April 2012 (UTC)

== Names ==

In the Trivia, at the part with the Junichi Masuda interview, we might need to add something. I'm pretty sure the Musketeer quartet have different names outside Japan, don't they? --[[User:Pringles|'''P'''r]][[User talk:Pringles|'''i'''ngles]] 23:46, 16 May 2012 (UTC)

== Mythical Pokémon again ==

The Pokémon Power Bracket descriptions have pretty much told us which Pokémon are Legendary and which are Mythical. I think we should split this page, and mention on this page that the term used to incorporate Mythical Pokémon as well before they became their own category in Generation V. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:13, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
:I don't think that's a clear indication that they're not legendary by being mythic. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] ([[User talk:ZMT123|talk]]) 03:05, 29 July 2012 (UTC)

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[[File:Satoshitajiri.jpg|right|frame|Satoshi Tajiri]]The '''history of the Pokémon media franchise''' spans over two decades from when work began officially on the first game to now, and has roots even older. It started simply enough as a hobby of [[Satoshi Tajiri]], who as a child had a fondness for catching {{wp|insect}}s and {{wp|tadpole}}s near his home in suburban {{wp|Tokyo}}. Over time, Tajiri decided to put his idea of catching creatures into practice, to give children the same thrills he had as a child.

==Early days==
[[File:ShiMiy.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Shigeru Miyamoto]]
With the help of [[Ken Sugimori]] and other friends, Tajiri formed [[Game Freak]] and much later the design studio known as [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]]. When Tajiri discovered the [[Game Boy]] and the [[Link cable|Game Boy Link Cable]], it gave him the image of insects traveling along the wire, which led to the concept for a new game called ''[[Capsule Monsters]]''. After several failed attempts at pitching this idea to [[Nintendo]], Tajiri's new friend [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] pitched it to the company, and Nintendo began to fund the project, spending six years developing the games that would become a worldwide sensation. Due to trademarking issues, the name "Capsule Monsters" was changed to "Pocket Monsters".<ref>[http://bivio.web.fc2.com/column_poke_10th.html ポケモン10周年記念コラム]</ref>

The original artwork for the games was drawn by Tajiri's friend, artist [[Ken Sugimori]], while the music and sound effects were composed by [[Junichi Masuda]].

After debugging was completed, [[Shigeki Morimoto]] programmed {{p|Mew}} into the game. However, [[Game Freak]] planned to keep the 151st Pokémon hidden from the public unless it was needed for a post-launch event.<ref>[http://www.nintendodsi.com/iwata-asks-chapter.jsp?interviewId=6&volumeId=1&chapterId=1 Iwata Asks: Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref>

The project nearly drove [[Game Freak]] to bankruptcy. Five employees quit due to the financial conditions, and Tajiri worked many unpaid hours. <ref>[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,34342-3,00.html Beware of the Pokemania]</ref>

==Generation I==
===Taking over Japan===
[[File:Pokemon_green_box_ja.jpg|thumb|right|Pokémon Green box art]]The first [[Pokémon games]], [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], came to the [[Nintendo]] [[Game Boy]] system in Japan on February 27th, 1996, which was the fulfillment of Satoshi Tajiri's dream and allowed people of all ages to [[Caught Pokémon|catch]], [[Pokémon training|train]] and [[trade]] {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 creatures}} and become a [[Pokémon Master]].

Initially, the Pokémon games had modest sales. However, after players discovered {{p|Mew}} in the games, the magazine [[CoroCoro]] announced a "Legendary Pokémon Offer" to distribute Mew to twenty entrants. The contest received 78,000 entrants, and the sales of the Pokémon games quickly increased.<ref>[http://www.nintendodsi.com/iwata-asks-chapter.jsp?interviewId=6&volumeId=1&chapterId=1 Iwata Asks: Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref> Due to high sales, Pokémon Red and Green were swiftly followed up with [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]], which had improved graphics and sounds.

After the games, a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] was developed by Media Factory with its own set of rules. The {{TCG|Base Set|first set}} of cards was released on October 20th, 1996, containing 102 cards, and became very popular.

The franchise also won many {{pkmn|manga}} interpretations, the first being ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' by [[Kosaku Anakubo]], which was first {{Vol|Pokémon Pocket Monsters|1|collected and published}} in November 1996 by [[Shōgakukan]]. This was chiefly a gag manga, using crude humor and slapstick, starring a Trainer named [[Isamu Akai]] and his rude {{TP|Isamu Akai|Clefairy}}.

The popularity of the franchise also led to an {{pkmn|anime}} series based on the games, [[EP001|premiering]] in Japan on April 1st, 1997. The main character was a young [[Pokémon Trainer]] named ''Satoshi'' (after [[Satoshi Tajiri]], later dubbed in English to [[Ash Ketchum]]), based on {{ga|Red}}. Another character introduced in the first episode was Satoshi's [[rival]], ''Shigeru'' (after [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], later dubbed in English to [[Gary Oak]]), based on {{ga|Blue}}.

The anime quickly became very popular, and soon a manga series based on it named [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] was written by [[Toshihiro Ono]]. The {{vol|Electric Tale of Pikachu|1|first volume}} of the series was first published on October 28th, 1997. The more famous manga in the western world, however, is [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{PAV|1|the first volume of which}} was first published in Japan on August 8th, 1997. This is the longest running manga in Pokémon history, as it is still ongoing today, over fourteen years later. Several other manga series were published in that era, including ''[[Pokémon Zensho]]'' and [[Miho Asada]]'s [[Pokémon Get da ze!]].

In addition to these manga series, [[Shogakukan]] also published the first volume of ''[[Pokémon Wonderland]]'', a magazine with the latest information on the franchise, on August 23rd, 1997. They also released a new manga series named ''Pokémon PiPiPi ★ Adventures'' (later translated to ''[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]''), authored by [[Yumi Tsukirino]], on March 28th, 1998. The main difference in this series was that is was aimed mainly towards girls.

On April 25th, 1998, the first [[Pokémon Center (store)|''Pokémon Center'' store]] was opened in Tokyo, specializing in [[Pokémon merchandise]]. Along the way, [[The Pokémon Company]] began its operations. Many such stores were opened in later years, and today there are six different stores across Japan, as well as a subsection in the Nintendo World Store in New York.

===Conquering the world===
[[File:Ash anime.png|thumb|left|Ash Ketchum in the original series of the anime]] Due to Pokémon's success in Japan, the series was released overseas. Before the games were released in North America, the localization team attempted to change the Pokémon designs, fearing that the cute designs would not appeal to western gamers; however, the proposal was refused. <ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/taidan1/page03.html スペシャル対談／３]</ref> <ref>''"[Mr. Yamauchi] indicated that the games would be customized for western markets, a process that should include new art for many of the monsters."'' Nintendo Power 104 (January 1998) p. 38 (retrieved December 21, 2010) </ref> North America received {{2v|Red|Blue}}, as well as the anime, in September 1998 (the anime on the 7th and the games on the 30th), and soon everywhere else began to play the games on the Game Boy under the slogan ''[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]''. The {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} was also introduced to North America on January 9th, 1999 by [[Wizards of the Coast]]. ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' became the first [[Pokémon manga]] to be translated to English when [[VIZ Media]] started publishing it on September 28th, 1999.

Meanwhile in Japan in 1998, a new spin-off game, {{Jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, was released for [[Nintendo 64]]. This game featured only 42 Pokémon of the full 151. This game proved to be commercially and critically unsuccessful, though its sequel, originally planned for the [[Nintendo 64DD]], {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|received an international release}}.

The {{pkmn|anime}}, on the other hand, pushed the franchise to new heights. On July 18th, 1998, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' debuted in Japanese theaters, featuring the rare {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}. In the United States, where it was released on November 10th, 1999, the movie even briefly held the record for highest-grossing opening for an animated film.

Plans soon started for a game based on the popular anime and {{v|Yellow}} was released September 12th, 1998 in Japan, October 25th, 1999 in North America and Europe. Pokémon Yellow allowed Trainers to take on the role of {{Ash}} and travel through [[Kanto]] with anime-style graphics for each Pokémon and a [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] by their side, following the anime's course of events.

===Expanding to spin-offs===
On December 18th, 1998 a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|Game Boy game based on the TCG]] was released, later arriving in North America on April 10th, 2000. It was followed, only in Japan, a year later by a sequel titled {{Card GB 2}}.

The anime, as well as {{game|Yellow}}, marked {{p|Pikachu}} as the most popular and recognized creatures in Pokémon history, turning it into the franchise's mascot. This led to a small spin-off game called [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], which was released in Japan on December 12th, 1998, and in North America on November 6th, 2000. This was a virtual-pet game, utilizing the [[Nintendo 64]]'s Voice Recognition Unit to let the players interact verbally with Pikachu.

When the anime finished following the games' story with {{Ash}}'s defeat in the [[Pokémon League]] in January 1999, it [[EP081|started]] a [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands|filler season]] in a new region called the [[Orange Archipelago]], introducing the new main character of [[Tracey Sketchit]]. During this season's time, a second movie, ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', was produced. It was first in Japanese theaters on July 17th, 1999, and in North American theaters on July 21st, 2000.

A non-traditional spin-off game for [[Nintendo 64]], {{g|Snap}}, was released in Japan on March 21st, 1999, inviting the player (in the role of [[Todd Snap]]) to a Pokémon photographing mission in a place called [[Pokémon Island]]. This game made its way to North America on July 27th, 1999.

On April 14th, 1999, a spin-off pinball game for the [[Game Boy Color]] was released, called {{g|Pinball}}. This game took all the mechanics of regular pinball, with some Pokémon aspects added in. Its North American release was on June 28th, 1999.

[[File:Pokemon Live cover.png|thumb|right|''Pokémon Live!'' CD cover art]]A sequel to {{Jap|Pokémon Stadium}} was also eventually released in Japan on April 30th, 1999, and became a success. This game reached North America on February 29th, 2000, and became known there as the original {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}. The twist in the {{pkmn|Stadium series}} from the [[version|main series]] was that it featured the Pokémon in 3D.

In September 2000, the anime-based puzzle game {{g|Puzzle League}} was released for [[Nintendo 64]]. This game was the only Pokémon game to be made specifically for western audiences and not be released in Japan.

However, this was not the only American-made original Pokémon material. From 2000 to 2002, an anime-based musical called ''[[Pokémon Live!]]'' was shown on stages around the world. The most memorable plot point in the musical was the revelation that {{Ash}}'s mother, {{Delia}}, used to be a friend of {{an|Giovanni}} when they were younger. The musical isn't considered [[canon]], but it sparked endless theories among fans regarding the identity of Ash's father.

==Generation II==
===Winds of new beginnings===
[[File:JohtoII.png|thumb|left|A map of Johto]]Almost since the very beginning of the series, it had been apparent that the first 151 Pokémon would not be the last. {{p|Ho-Oh}} was seen as early as [[EP001|the first episode of the anime]], {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} was owned by a {{an|Misty|main character}}, and others like {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Donphan}} were seen in [[M01|the first movie]]. Later, when [[Generation II|the second generation]] of Pokémon was drawing nearer, others like {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Slowking}} and {{p|Elekid}} made their way to [[M02|the second movie]].

On November 21st, 1999, Nintendo of Japan released {{2v|Gold|Silver}} for the then-new [[Game Boy Color]]. This time, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were invited to the land of [[Johto]], where {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|100 more Pokémon}} were waiting to be captured. The new games enhanced the Pokémon gaming experience by adding many new features, the most famous likely being the ability for Pokémon to have different [[gender]]s, in turn allowing them to {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. A [[time]] system was also introduced, with a real-time clock allowing different events to happen during the day, at night, and in the morning, as well as on certain [[days of the week]]. Another important addition was the [[friendship]] system. [[Shiny Pokémon]] also first appeared, most notably a [[Red Gyarados]] at the [[Lake of Rage]]. Trainers could also return to [[Kanto]] and face the [[Gym Leader]]s that were present in the original games. Pokémon Gold and Silver made its way to North America on October 11th, 2000.

The anime followed, of course, and {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} also arrived at Johto in [[EP117|an episode]] that aired in Japan on October 14th, 1999 and in the US on October 14th, 2000. ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' was then released to theaters on July 8th, 2000 in Japan and on April 6th, 2001 in North America, featuring the legendary {{p|Entei}}.

A new trading card set called {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} featured the first Generation II Pokémon to the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}. It was released in Japan on December 10, 1999 and in the United States on December 16, 2000.

A sequel to {{g|Puzzle League}} was released on September 21st, 2000 for [[Game Boy Color]], this time in Japan, titled {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}. It made its way to North America on December 4th, 2000.

On December 14th, 2000, {{g|Stadium 2|a sequel to the Stadium series was released in Japan}}, bringing the [[Generation II]] Pokémon into full 3D for the first time. This game reached North America on March 25th, 2001.

Like Pokémon Yellow, a [[Versions|third version]] was made called {{game|Crystal}}, which was released in Japan on December 14th, 2000 and in North America on July 21st, 2001. Pokémon Crystal had several notable changes from Gold and Silver. {{p|Suicune}} was the [[version mascot]] and the focus of the plot. Crystal was also the first portable Pokémon game to feature animations for every Pokémon. Trainers in Japan received the added bonus of being able to trade, battle, and even obtain the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Celebi}} wirelessly by using a cell phone to connect to the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]]. Trainers were also, for the first time, allowed to choose their character's [[gender]].

===Anime and manga in GS===
[[File:PokemonAdv08.png|thumb|right|Volume 8 of the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
[[File:Mewtwo Returns DVD US.jpg|thumb|left|DVD Cover for Mewtwo Returns]] On December 30th, 2000, the first feature-length special of the Pokémon anime was released in Japan as a sequel to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', titled ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. It was later released on DVD in the United States on December 5th, 2001.

In June 2000, a {{pkmn|manga}} series by [[Muneo Saitō]] titled ''[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]'' was published in Japan. This manga followed the plot of the [[Generation II]] games, before abruptly ending after three volumes with very little resolution. Another new manga series by [[Takashi Teshirogi]] based on the anime's new seasons called ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]'' was published on February 26th, 2001.

Another anime movie, ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', debuted in theaters in Japan on July 7th, 2001, and in North America on October 25th, 2002. It featured two [[legendary Pokémon]] prominent in {{game|Crystal}}: {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Suicune}}.

The ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga finally caught up to the second generation on August 8th, 2001, when {{PAV|8}} was published in Japan, starting [[Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)|a new chapter]]. This chapter was much longer than the previous chapters of the series, lasting no less than 7 full volumes. Additionally, this is the only volume to share its release date with future volumes in Japanese, being that the [[Pokémon Adventures volume 9|two]] [[Pokémon Adventures volume 10|after]] it were published at the same time.

{{p|Raikou}}, the only member of the [[legendary beasts]] yet to be featured in an anime movie at the time, received its own made-for-TV special, ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', on December 30th, 2001. This special didn't feature {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, but rather new characters based on the [[player character]]s of the second generation.

On July 13th, 2002, the fifth and final movie of the [[original series]], ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', was released in Japanese theaters. Distributed on limited release by [[Miramax Films]], it opened in select American theaters on May 16th, 2003.

==Generation III==
===Advancing to a new age===
[[File:EP205.png|left|thumb|The first Kecleon]]In July 2001 [[EP205|an episode]] of the anime aired in Japan featuring a Pokémon never previously seen - {{p|Kecleon}}. Soon, Kecleon and others like {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Duskull}} and {{p|Volbeat}} showed up in theaters in two [[PK10|Pikachu]] [[PK11|shorts]] while {{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} were featured in [[M05|the fifth]] Pokémon movie. During the [[Silver Conference]] Ash battled {{jo|Harrison}}, a Trainer from [[Littleroot Town]] in [[Hoenn]]. [[Professor Birch]], along {{p|Poochyena|with}} {{p|Lotad|other}} {{p|Sharpedo|Pokémon}}, made a cameo in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''. Through this, it became known that the next generation of Pokémon was just around the corner.

Indeed, a major overhaul of the main game series occurred when Pokémon arrived on the [[Game Boy Advance]] on November 21st, 2002 when {{2v|Ruby|Sapphire}} were released in Japan. Trainers found themselves in the southern land called [[Hoenn]] where {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|135 new Pokémon}} were waiting to be discovered. The games reached North America on March 18th 2003 and had many new features, the most prominent being [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Double Battle]]s, Pokémon [[Ability|abilities]] and [[nature]]s for each Pokémon, along with the reform of [[effort values]] and [[individual values]]. Also introduced in these versions were more detailed [[weather conditions]] and two new [[villainous teams]], [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]]. Due to the extensive changes to the system, however, this generation was not compatible with earlier generations.

[[File:Agseries.jpg|thumb|left|A poster for the [[Advanced Generation series]] of the Pokémon anime]]The anime began a new series, {{series|Advanced Generation}}, which [[AG001|started]] in Japan on the same day as the release of the games and reached North America almost a year later. A great deal was changed in this series, including the introduction of a new main character, {{an|May}}, based on her game counterpart. Two new movies were produced during the time in [[Hoenn]]: ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' (which was released on July 19th, 2003 in Japan and on June 1st, 2004 on video and DVD in North America) and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' (which was released on July 17th, 2004 in Japan and on January 22nd, 2005 on North American television).

Around the same time of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, a show called ''[[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]]'' began to air weekly in Japan, focusing not on {{Ash}}, but on other characters of the anime, such as {{an|Misty}}, {{An|Brock}}, {{Tracey}}, {{Gary}}, [[Ritchie]], {{an|Casey}} and [[Sakura]]. The English dubbed version, ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'', first aired in the United Kingdom in May 2005, finally dubbing ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' special to English along the way, three and a half years after its original Japanese airing.

[[Nintendo]] transferred the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} license from [[Wizards of the Coast]] to itself in 2003, and released {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire|its first set}} on January 31st, introducing new game mechanics and a new card design. This set was released in North America on June 18th, 2003.

===More spin-offs===
To solve the problem of limited Pokémon storage in the continuously growing Pokémon world, {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}} was released May 30, 2003 in Japan, July 11, 2004 in North America, allowing Trainers to store up to 1,500 Pokémon from their Generation III games.

A small spin-off game named {{g|Channel}} for [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] was released in Japan on July 13th, 2003. It focused on a TV-broadcasting network airing a variety of Pokémon programs, with the player playing the role of the test audience. The game also included a unique anime episode, ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. Pokémon Channel reached North America on December 1st, 2003.

On July 28th, 2003, {{PAV|15}} of the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga was first published, starting [[Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Adventures)|another chapter]], this one following the third generation's story. This was the first chapter in the series not to feature previously introduced characters. Other manga series, such as ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]'', have also moved into the RS era around the same time.

A sequel to {{g|Pinball}} met the third generation in {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}} for [[Game Boy Advance]] on August 1st, 2003 in Japan and on August 23rd, 2003 in North America.

The ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' manga series received a third generation sequel in ''[[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]'', the {{vol|Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire|1|first volume of which}} was first released on September 25th, 2003. ''[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]'' has also received a sequel in the form of ''[[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]]'', first published on December 29th, 2003.

The 3D version of [[Generation III]] came in the form of {{g|Colosseum}} on November 21st, 2003 in Japan and March 22nd, 2004 in North America on the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]]. Unlike the [[Pokémon Stadium series]], this game also featured an RPG taking place in the desolate [[region]] of [[Orre]]. The game's main addition to the growing [[Pokémon universe]] was [[Shadow Pokémon]].

===Back to Kanto and onward to the Battle Frontier===
[[File:Pokemon_FireRed_boxart_EN-US.jpg|thumb|right|Pokémon FireRed Version box art]]On January 29th, 2004, two new [[version|games]] were released in Japan: {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. They arrived in North America on September 9th, 2004, and were remakes of {{game|Red and Blue|s}} which brought the games up to Generation III standards, as well as adding wireless connectivity (through a [[GBA Wireless Adapter|wireless adapter]] for the Game Boy Advance) and a new region — the [[Sevii Islands]]. These games also gave the [[event Pokémon]] {{p|Deoxys}} [[Form differences|two additional forms]], which could only be obtained by moving Deoxys to a {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}} or {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}} cartridge.

Not yet finished with the [[Hoenn]] story, Game Freak developed a third version to complement Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, {{game|Emerald}}. This game was released in Japan on September 16, 2004, and in North America on May 1, 2005. Emerald featured the same wireless connectivity as FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as an updated version of Hoenn with many new features, including the Hoenn {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, the ability to re-battle Gym Leaders, an altered plot, and animations for all Pokémon, as in Crystal.

The {{pkmn|anime}} [[AG132|caught up]] with both the Generation I remakes and Emerald by having the group travel back to [[Kanto]] and face the Kanto {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} there. During this season's time two more movies were produced: ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (premiering in Japan on July 16, 2005) and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' (debuting in Japanese cinemas on July 15, 2006).

On August 28, 2006, {{PAV|22}} of the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' was published, starting the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, and on June 23, 2007, {{PAV|26}} started the {{chap|Emerald}}. Another short manga series called ''[[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]'' was written by [[Shigekatsu Ihara]], focusing on the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

===Original new concepts===
A spin-off racing game called {{g|Dash}} was released in Japan on December 2nd, 2004 and in North America on March 14th, 2005. It was the first of many Pokémon games made for the [[Nintendo DS]].

On August 4, 2005, Trainers were invited back to [[Orre]] in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, a sequel to {{g|Colosseum}} taking place about five years later. This game found its way to North America on October 3, 2005.

A spin-off puzzle game, {{g|Trozei!}}, was released on October 20, 2005 in Japan and on March 6, 2006 in North America. The game had a story mode, which followed [[Lucy Fleetfoot]] as she attempted to take down the [[Phobos Battalion]].

Starting with the {{Trading Card Game}} expansion {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}, which was released on October 28, 2005 in Japan and only three days later in the United States, a new special kind of Pokémon called {{TCG|δ Delta Species}} was introduced. δ Delta Species Pokémon were found only in a few TCG expansions, and were given a backstory involving a new region called [[Holon]].

[[File:Ranger_box.jpg|thumb|left|210px|Pokémon Ranger box art]]A new style of play saw light on November 17, 2005, with {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}} — a pair of games, one for [[Game Boy Advance]] and one for [[Nintendo DS]] — in which the {{player}} is turned into a Pokémon. The games, released in North America on September 18th, 2006, received adaptations in the anime episode ''[[SS019]]'' and the manga series ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]''.

Another new twist on Pokémon came in the spin-off [[Nintendo DS]] game {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} on March 23, 2006. This time, players didn't play as regular [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, but as {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s traveling the land of [[Fiore]] with a device called the [[Capture Styler]] instead of [[Poké Ball]]s. It was released in North America on October 30th, 2006. The game was also promoted in the anime through the appearance of Pokémon Rangers in [[AG155|the main series]], [[AG171|a special episode]] and [[M09|the ninth movie]], and in a short [[W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic|manga series]].

===Ten years of Pokémon===
2006 was marked officially as [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Pokémon's tenth anniversary]], and was celebrated as such in many ways, such as [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America|Journey Across America]]. Among other things, an English CD was released titled ''[[Pokémon X]] - 10 Years of Pokémon''.

On April 29, 2006, a special episode of the {{pkmn|anime}} called ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' was broadcast in the United States. This was the first episode to use [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s new voice actors (Pokémon USA at the time), causing big [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|controversy]] among the Pokémon fan community. The special was eventually broadcast in Japan as streaming video from the TV Tokyo ''Anitele'' web site from October 13 to October 31, 2006.

In fall 2006, another section of the Pokémon franchise was created in the form of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]] in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia, made by [[Kaiyodo]]. The figures reached North America and Japan in 2007.

==Generation IV==
===Diamond and Pearl===
[[File:Dpseries.jpg|thumb|right|A poster for the Diamond & Pearl anime series]]Just like with {{p|Kecleon}} in [[Generation III]], the public learned of [[Generation IV]] through a new Pokémon — {{p|Munchlax}} — in May of 2004. Munchlax was soon featured in {{g|Dash}}, as well as [[M07|the seventh movie]] and later [[May's Munchlax|the main anime]]. Others such as {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}}, and {{p|Weavile}} then made their way to [[M08|the eighth movie]], and {{p|Mantyke}}, {{p|Buizel}}, and {{p|Chatot}} appeared in [[M09|the ninth]], which featured {{p|Manaphy}} — a new [[legendary Pokémon]] that even became obtainable in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}.

{{2v|Diamond|Pearl}} were eventually released for [[Nintendo DS]] in Japan on September 28, 2006, and in North America on April 22, 2007. Along with {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon|107 new Pokémon}} in the new huge land of [[Sinnoh]], these games offered a pseudo-3D rendering of the overworld, the return of the [[time]] system, visible [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences between Pokémon]], a split between [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s, a new [[villainous team]], known as [[Team Galactic]] and [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s.

The anime {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} [[DP001|started]] in Japan and in the US in synchronization with the release of the games. Like the previous series, it introduced a new female character, {{an|Dawn}}, based on her game counterpart.

The three {{pkmn|movie}}s of this series form a continuous trilogy. The first part of the trilogy, ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', premiered on July 14, 2007 in Japanese theaters, and aired on February 24, 2008 on North American televisions. The second part, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' premiered in Japan on July 19, 2008, and aired on February 13, 2009 on North American televisions. The third and final movie of the trilogy, ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', premiered on July 18, 2009 in Japan, has aired on Cartoon Network in the United States on November 20, 2009.

A new {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl|TCG set}} was released in Japan on November 30, 2006 and in the United States on May 23, 2007, featuring the new Pokémon from [[Sinnoh]].

===New sequels===
[[File:PBRAmerican.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Pokémon Battle Revolution box art]]On December 14, 2006, two weeks after the launch of Nintendo's [[Wii]] console, [[Generation IV]] Pokémon turned 3D in the form of {{g|Battle Revolution}}. It was released in the United States on June 25, 2007.

Several manga series were written for the fourth generation. The first volume of ''{{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}'', the new sequel of ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]'', was published in Japan on January 26th, 2007. One month later, on February 27th, [[Shigekatsu Ihara]]'s ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]'' was first published.

The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|paired sequels for]] [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] for [[Nintendo DS]] were released in Japan on September 13, 2007 and in North America on April 20, 2008. Just like before, [[SS020|an anime adaptation]] was also produced and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team|a manga series]] was published.

{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s were also brought into the fourth generation in a sequel called {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, set in the new land of [[Almia]]. It was released in Japan on March 20, 2008 and in North America on November 10, 2008. [[DP071|Anime]] [[DP072|special]] were also produced and aired on the same day as the Japanese release, and a [[Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Batonnage - the Comic|short manga]] was posted as a webcomic on the Japanese Pokémon website. In March 6, 2010, another Ranger game, {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}} was released in Japan. The new game set in the [[region]] of [[Oblivia]] was followed by [[SS022|several]] [[SS023|anime]] [[DP169|specials]].

Like with Pokémon Box in Generation III, a storage game titled [[My Pokémon Ranch]] was released on March 25, 2008 in Japan and on June 9, 2008 in North America, featuring the character of [[Hayley]].

Another manga series, [[Miho Asada]]'s ''[[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]]'' was collected and published on March 28, 2008. ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' then started its {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} with {{PAV|30}} on December 25th, 2008.

The third [[version]] of [[Generation IV]], {{v|Platinum}}, was released on September 13, 2008 in Japan and on March 22, 2009 in North America, bringing new [[Form differences|Pokémon forms]] into the ring for {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Rotom}}, as well as updates similar to those found in Pokémon Emerald.

{{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} was followed by a third version, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]], which was released in Japan on April 18, 2009. Just like the third versions of the main series, Explorers of Sky had additional content. [[SS021|Another anime adaptation]] was produced as well. [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Another set of games]] of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series was also produced for WiiWare, released in Japan on August 4, 2009.

===Johto's Heart and Soul===
[[File:LugiaLEGENDHeartGoldSoulSilver113.jpg|thumb|150px|right|{{TCG ID|SoulSilver Collection|Lugia LEGEND|29}}]]Ever since the [[Generation III]] remakes for the incompatible [[Generation I]] {{2v2|Red|Green}} games, Pokémon fans have widely speculated that remakes of the [[Generation II]] Pokémon games, {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, would be made for [[Nintendo DS]]. Indeed, the paired remakes, titled {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, were eventually released in Japan on September 12, 2009, and were released in the United States on March 14, 2010. The games were referred to in the {{pkmn|anime}} in [[DP143|an episode]] that featured {{an|Lyra|the counterpart of the new player character}} and the three starter Pokémon of [[Johto]], {{TP|Dawn|one of whom|Quilava}} even joined the regular cast. {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver|A new expansion set}} for the TCG was also released to celebrate the new games.

A new game for the Wii: [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], was released on December 5, 2009. The game was released in North America and Europe in the spring of 2010.

==Generation V==
===A Fresh Start===
[[File:Pokemon White Boxart JP.png|thumb|left|Pokémon White box]]On February 7, 2010, [[Pokémon Sunday]] revealed a new Pokémon: {{p|Zoroark}}. [[Generation V]] was dawning, and it quickly became clear that even though the new games, {{game|Black and White|s}}, would again be on the Nintendo DS platform, everything about them would be quite new. In an unexpected move, Nintendo revealed that no old Pokémon would be available in the games until the main storyline had been completed, effectively giving both new and old Trainers in [[Unova]], a region based on the New York City metropolitan area, rather than Japan, a completely fresh experience. On September 18, 2010, when the games were released in Japan, {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|156 new Pokémon}} were introduced, making this the biggest Pokémon generation yet.

Maintaining the innovations of Generation IV, Black and White added further to the time system that had been introduced more than ten years prior, now having the [[seasons]] change, and with them, Pokémon distribution and the time of day, with days being longer during summer and shorter during winter. The sprite animation system introduced in Generation III with Emerald was also done away with, returning Pokémon sprites to a system more like that of Crystal in Generation II - though now Pokémon move throughout the battle. Pokémon Contests have disappeared completely, with [[Pokémon Musical]] taking their place, though [[moves]] and [[condition]] have no purpose in these competitions. [[Triple Battle]]s, an expansion on the Double Battle concept introduced two generations prior, made position, as well as team cohesiveness, an important part of battle.

Unlike previous paired games, which generally differed only in Pokémon distribution, and ultimately, the availability of [[version mascot|the Pokémon on the boxart]] at the conclusion of the main storyline, Black and White feature greater differences between the worlds of the opposite versions on level with those between paired and third version of earlier generations - [[Opelucid City]] in Black is highly technological, while in White it is laid-back and traditional, whereas two version-exclusive locations, [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], appear in the same location in their same-name version.

[[File:BWseries.png|thumb|right|A poster for the ''[[Best Wishes series]]'' of the Pokémon anime]]
The anime was quick to follow with a new series, {{series2|Best Wishes}}. Unlike previous generations, no Pokémon from Generation V were shown in the closing episodes of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, although the thirteenth movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark Master of Illusions]]'', featured {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} as major characters, the only Generation V Pokémon featured prior to ''Best Wishes''.

Similar to the original series, Ash's companions this time around are two Gym Leaders: {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Iris}}. Like the games, the new series was also given a facelift. No Pokémon from previous generations (apart from [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{MTR}}) are shown in the episodes. Longtime anime characters, including the protagonist [[Ash Ketchum]] receive an upgraded appearance, most notably in regards to their eyes.

In an unprecedented move, ''two'' movies, rather than one, were released together as [[M14|the fourteenth Pokémon movie]], though the differences between the two are much alike the differences between Black Version and White Version.

===It's a second step into Unova===
It was always anticipated that Black and White would eventually get a third version, as past generations have. Many assumed it would be called Pokemon "Grey" Version. However, this time there would be sequels, and with a different plot altogether.

Sequels to Black and White, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]], were released to Japan in June 2012 and are coming to North America and Europe in October 2012. The games feature two new forms of {{p|Kyurem}}, called Black Kyurem (Japanese: ブラックキュレム) and White Kyurem (Japanese: ホワイトキュレム), as well as new forms of the [[Kami trio]] and {{p|Keldeo}}. The games take place two years after Black and White, and many things have changed in the Unova region.

==The future of Pokémon==
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The history of the Pokémon media franchise already spans two decades, and is rich with five [[generation]]s, many [[version|main series games]], [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]], a {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, four series of {{pkmn|anime}} complete with 15 {{pkmn|movie}}s, many series of {{pkmn|manga}}, [[Pokémon Live!|a musical]], and plenty of {{cat|music}}, but it is far from over.

Even though [[Generation V]] has not finished yet, it will be continued with Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. A sixth generation of games will come in time. [[Future generations of Pokémon|New generations]] will extend the series much as the previous five have, with the Pokémon total likely falling beyond 750 when the sixth generation arrives. However, for now, only time will tell.

==Related articles==
* [[Future generations of Pokémon]]
* [[History of the Pokémon world]]

==References==
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Satoshi Tajiri

2012-07-23T15:39:25Z

ZMT123: that was way outdated

[[Image:Satoshi tajiri.jpg|right|frame|Satoshi Tajiri holding a white DS lite]]
'''Satoshi Tajiri''' (Japanese: '''田尻智''', born August 28, 1965) is the creator of [[Pokémon]], responsible for the initial concepts which would lead to the metaseries as it exists today. Currently, he works as the CEO of [[Game Freak]].

==Early life==
Satoshi Tajiri was born in [[WP:Machida, Tokyo|Machida]], a suburb of Tokyo. His father was a {{wp|Nissan}} salesman and his mother cared for him at home. As a young boy, he loved to explore the outdoors and was especially fascinated with insects. He loved to collect insects, hunting for them in ponds, fields and forests, constantly looking for new insects and coming up with new ways to catch insects such as beetles. He had such an interest in collecting and studying insects that he earned the nickname "Dr. Bug" among his peers.

In the late 1970s, the fields and ponds that Tajiri loved as a child were paved over by apartment buildings and shopping centers. At this time, Tajiri's passion for insects moved to video games and arcades.

==Game Freak==
Tajiri got into games when he was at technical school, spending all his time in arcades. He was such a big fan that one local arcade gave him a ''{{wp|Space Invaders}}'' machine to take home. Tajiri did not like school. He began skipping classes to spend more time at the arcades. This confused and upset his parents, who felt he was throwing his future away. Eventually, Tajiri graduated from a two-year program at the {{wp|Tokyo National College of Technology}}. His father wanted him to be an electrical utility repairman, but this is not what he wanted.

In 1981, when he was sixteen years of age, Tajiri won a contest sponsored by Nintendo rival {{wp|Sega}} for a game design concept. A year later, in 1982, Tajiri and his friends formed a gaming magazine by the name of [[Game Freak]]. A friend and contributor to Game Freak was [[Ken Sugimori]], who would later become the illustrator and designer of all of the Pokémon images, as well as the human characters and other aspects of the games. Throughout the 1980s, the ''Game Freak'' magazine had modest sales, and became quite popular among the gaming crowd. Originally, the magazine was written by hand, but as it grew more popular Tajiri began having it printed professionally. A typical issue cost 300 yen (around $3.00 USD) and was approximately 28 pages long.

As Tajiri learned more about games, he became more interested in making them. He felt that the games on the market could be better than they were. He learned how to write software by first taking apart a {{wp|Nintendo Entertainment System}} to see how it worked and then learning how to program for it.

In 1987, Tajiri published his first game, ''Quinty'' ({{wp|Mendel Palace}} in North America). Two years later, he officially founded the company [[Game Freak]], named after his magazine. Tajiri and Game Freak continued to develop many titles for companies such as [[Nintendo]] and Sega, such as 1991's {{wp|Jerry Boy}} (which won Tajiri the Character Design Award from the Multimedia Content Association of Japan), and {{smw|Yoshi (game)|Yoshi}}, 1993's {{smw|Mario & Wario}}, and 1994's {{wp|Pulseman}}.

In 1990, Tajiri published a book entitled ''Catch The Packland — Stories of Videogames from Youth''. It contains sixteen stories about Tajiri's memories of playing arcade games when he was in high school and college. It was published by the Japanese Information and Culture Center.

==Pokémon==
[[File:Satoshitajiri.jpg|thumb|right|Tajiri in 1999]]
In the early 1990s, when Tajiri first saw two children playing together with [[Game Boy]]s using the [[link cable]], he imagined insects crawling along the cable between the two systems. As he thought about the capabilities of the link cable, his idea for Pokémon grew, as he wanted to give modern children the chance to hunt for creatures as he did as a child.

He pitched the idea for ''Pokémon'' to Nintendo, and although they didn't fully understand the concept of the game, he was given some initial funding anyway and concept work from another game design studio, [[Creatures, Inc.]]. Tajiri spent the next six years working on Pokémon. [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], the man behind {{smw|Mario}}, {{zw|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}, {{smw|Pikmin}}, and {{dk|Donkey Kong}}, was assigned to help in the development of the initial [[version]]s of Pocket Monsters, {{2v2|Red|Green}}. During this time Tajiri came to admire Miyamoto as a mentor. As a tribute to Miyamoto and Tajiri, the {{ga|Red|main character}} of the games and {{ga|Blue|his rival}} have "Satoshi" and "Shigeru" among their default names, while the main character of the anime, [[Ash Ketchum]], and his first rival, [[Gary Oak]], are named the same, respectively.

After six years of development, [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]] were completed. Although the Game Boy's hardware was becoming outdated, the game still grew steadily in popularity because younger children could not afford brand-new console games so they turned to the inexpensive Game Boy games.

The success of Pokémon led to various {{pkmn|manga}} adaptations, an {{pkmn|anime}}, and more Pokémon games and spinoff games.

==Trivia==
* Tajiri was diagnosed with {{wp|Asperger syndrome|Asperger's Syndrome}}, with Nintendo officials describing him as very creative, yet "reclusive" and "eccentric", two common symptoms of AS. Tajiri has confirmed this diagnosis but has not talked about it publicly.
* Tajiri's favorite Pokémon is apparently {{p|Poliwhirl}}, and says that the swirl on his belly is meant to be its intestines, representing the fact that a tadpole's internal organs are able to be seen when it is picked up and inspected.
* In an interview with {{wp|Time Magazine}} in 1999, Tajiri stated that he sleeps for 12 hours, and then works on his games for 24 hours straight. He says that the irregular schedule helps him think of new ideas for games.
* A biography of Tajiri entitled ''[[Satoshi Tajiri: Pokémon Creator]]'' was published in 2008 by {{wp|KidHaven Press}}.

==External links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satoshi_Tajiri Satoshi Tajiri on Wikipedia]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20110629022758/http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/pokemon6.fullinterview1.html Time interview with Satoshi Tajiri (Archived)]
*[http://www.crunkgames.com/?p=87&page=13 Interview with Satoshi Tajiri on ''Game Center CX'' (Japanese TV)]

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2012-07-20T20:59:31Z

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== About Me ==
Well, my name's Zach and I joined Bulbapedia because I've seen so many mistakes and missing information that I just had to do something about. I'm a veteran at Pokemon and have been playing since Generation 1. I've gotten every Gen since. I watch the anime only sometimes.

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Human

2012-07-17T04:30:36Z

ZMT123: /* Human organizations in the Pokémon world */

[[File:BW Ash.png|thumb|200px|right|[[Ash Ketchum]], a human in the [[Pokémon world]].]]
'''Humans''' are the dominant species of the [[Pokémon world]]. They usually live in harmony with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, in a world similar to that of the real world. Humans who own and use Pokémon for a number of different purposes are called [[Pokémon Trainer]]s and are found throughout the [[region]]s of the Pokémon world. The very relationship between humans and Pokémon is what the [[Pokémon|series]] mainly revolves around, featuring them in the vast majority of {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, {{pkmn|manga}} and other media. Throughout the Pokémon series, humans have befriended Pokémon and used their help in tasks like battling, Pokémon Contests, protecting nature, and other vital roles. However, some evil teams have used Pokémon harmfully for their own gain.

==Overview==
===Characteristics===
Humans in various age groups have been shown in all sources of Pokémon media, while infants have seldom been seen and very rarely appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}. The biological relationship between humans and Pokémon is not explored within the series, aside from a few references in [[Sinnoh myths]] mentioning that humans and Pokémon once coexisted as a single species. A few individuals appear to possess abilities well beyond those that real-world humans are capable of attaining, such as having {{tc|Psychic}} or [[Aura]] powers.

For comical purposes, characters in the Pokémon world are often pictured with a greatly exaggerated ability to withstand physical trauma, (e.g. being {{status|burned}}, {{status|poisoned}}, and falling great distances). The most common occurrence of humans being harmed without injury is the constant electrocution of {{Ash}} and his nemesis, the [[Team Rocket trio]], consisting of [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}}, who are blasted off over the horizon countless times in the early seasons of the {{pkmn|anime}} series. However, Pokémon still present a threat to humans, hence why people need a license in order to train Pokémon.

===Culture===
The human culture of the Pokémon world, much like the technology, is depicted as revolving around Pokémon. The care and research of Pokémon is shown to be of primary importance and [[Pokémon battle]]s are an almost universal pastime. Facilities such as [[Pokémon Center]]s, [[Gym]]s and even entire arenas and stadiums have been built to this end. So important are Pokémon to humans that they were revered or even outright worshiped in certain parts of the world, especially [[legendary Pokémon]], so named because of their prominent roles in myths and legends. However, this fascination with Pokémon is not always benevolent; various individuals and organizations with motives ranging from greed to grandiosity have repeatedly tried to exploit Pokémon to further their own agendas, often at the expense of the well being of Pokémon, other people or even the very world itself. This is not always the case as humans are equally capable of good as they are of evil, and are able to see the error of their ways; however, only time will tell if they are also able to learn from their mistakes.

Unlike the real world, humans in the Pokémon world live, for the most part, in an extremely environmentally friendly society. Automobiles are apparently used at a minimum, with walking or riding Pokémon being the preferred methods of transportation, as demonstrated by the many traveling Trainers who have not been shown to use public transport. However, [[bicycle]]s are common. Many vehicles are seen with virtually no visible emissions such as smoke, suggesting that technology has allowed for environmentally friendly transportation. Towns and cities are often deeply integrated with the surrounding environment, and often allow surrounding forests to encroach on the city borders.

The population of humans appears to be much lower than that of the real world, as seen by the immense stretches of forest and fields, untouched by human development.

===Technology===
[[File:Allballs2.png|thumb| A variety of different Poké Balls.]]
Humans have achieved a level of technology unparalleled by any other species on the planet. Much of human technology appears to be based around the concept of human-Pokémon relations; this technology includes the ubiquitous [[Poké Ball]] as well as teleportation and data transfer systems designed to store and move captured Pokémon at their Trainer's convenience. Humans have also created [[artificial Pokémon]], such as {{p|Porygon}}; a product of artificial intelligence programming and light manipulation, and {{p|Mewtwo}}; a powerful clone of {{p|Mew}}, designed and created specifically for battling. Apparently, this knack for technology dates back to ancient times as there are many examples of lost civilizations that utilized similar technology. It would seem strange that humans remain dominant over Pokémon, as it is mentioned in many occasions that some {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon (e.g. {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Slowking}}) appear to be far more intelligent and powerful than humans, however, this has not been explored much aside from Pokédex descriptions.

[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket Grunt.png|thumb|[[Team Rocket]] is a primary example of villainous organizations throughout the Pokémon world.]]

==Human organizations in the Pokémon world==
* [[International Police]]: A law-enforcement organization.
* [[Pokémon Association]]: Handles legislation regarding Pokémon.
* {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}: Raises and mates Pokémon for genetic improvements such as [[moves]], [[individual values]], and [[natures]].
* [[Pokémon Coordinator]]: Raises Pokémon to compete in [[Pokémon Contests]], by feeding them [[Pokéblocks]] or [[Poffins]] compatible with their natures, and teaching them moves designed for particular [[appeal]]s.
* [[Gym Leader]]: Hold some title of prestige and worthy of recognition among [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, earning them status in a town or city to challenge Trainers aspiring to challenge the [[Pokémon League]] of their particular region. They also hand out a [[Badge]] to Pokémon Trainers who beat them in battle.
* [[Pokémon Professor]]: Researches certain aspects of Pokémon and the [[Pokémon world]], such as [[evolution]], habitat, etc. They also hand out [[starter Pokémon]] to aspiring [[Pokémon Trainer]]s.
* {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}: They belong to the Ranger Union, an organization with the intention of fighting people who mistreat Pokémon and threaten peace. They utilize the power of Pokémon to protect the environment, help other people, and help Pokémon. Rangers use [[Capture Styler]]s to bestow feelings of friendship to Pokémon.
* [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]: Specializes in identifying the compatibility between Pokémon and their Trainers.
* [[Pokémon Trainer]]: Raises, travels with, and battles with Pokémon.
* [[Villainous teams]]: Always human outside of the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], the villainous teams threaten the region, and serve as antagonists to be defeated. They can range from mere crime syndicates, such as [[Team Rocket]] in the [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]] regions, to groups with specific, extreme ideological beliefs, such as [[Team Galactic]] in the [[Sinnoh]] region or [[Team Plasma]] in the [[Unova]] region.

==Related articles==
* [[Animals in the Pokémon world]]
* [[Pokémon (species)]]

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Headbutt (move)

2012-07-17T04:26:20Z

ZMT123: /* In other generations */

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'''Headbutt''' (Japanese: '''ずつき''' ''Headbutt'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It was [[TM02]] in Generation II.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Headbutt does damage and has a 30% chance of causing the target to {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.

===Outside of battle===
[[File:HGSS Headbutt trees.png|thumb|left|Using Headbutt on a tree in Generation IV]]
In [[Generation II]], Headbutt was introduced as a move which can be used out of battle, allowing the player to shake small trees, sometimes causing a [[wild Pokémon]] to drop out. Depending on the time of day, the Pokémon which falls out may be {{status|Sleep|asleep}}. Some Pokémon can only be caught by this method (e.g {{p|Pineco}}, {{p|Heracross}}) as well as being found in trees in certain areas.

After [[Generation III]], Headbutt is no longer usable in the field.

In {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as with Generation II, the ability to use Headbutt on trees in the field has returned. However, the only change is that Pokémon will not be sleeping when they are encountered, regardless of the time of day.


After the [[National Pokédex]] is acquired, non-regional Pokémon from [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]] can also be found using this method.

=== Pokémon Mystery Dungeon ===
Headbutt has a 25% of making its opponent cringe.

==Description==
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{{movedescentry|FRLG|The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.}}
{{movedescentry|DPPt|The user sticks its head out and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.}}
{{movedescentry|HGSS|The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.}}
{{movedescentry|BW|The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.}}
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==Pokémon available==

===Generation II ===
In Generation II games, Pokémon are grouped by terrain, either '''Forest''' or '''Mountain'''.

====Forest Pokémon====
* '''Forest''' locations are: [[Azalea Town]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]], [[Lake of Rage]], {{rt|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|36|Johto}}, {{rtn|37|Johto}}, {{rtn|38|Johto}}, {{rtn|39|Johto}}
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{{catch/entry2|011|Metapod|yes|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Uncommon|type1=Bug}}
{{catch/entry2|012|Butterfree|yes|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Rare|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry2|013|Weedle|no|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Common|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry2|014|Kakuna|no|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Uncommon|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry2|015|Beedrill|no|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Rare|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry2|023|Ekans|yes|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Uncommon|type1=Poison}}
{{catch/entry2|102|Exeggcute|yes|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Uncommon|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entry2|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Common|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry2|164|Noctowl|yes|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Rare|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry2|165|Ledyba|no|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Common|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry2|167|Spinarak|yes|no|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Common|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entry2|204|Pineco|yes|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Uncommon|type1=Bug}}
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====Mountain Pokémon====
* '''Mountain''' locations are: {{rt|29|Johto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|32|Johto}}, {{rtn|33|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, {{rtn|44|Johto}}
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{{catch/entry2|021|Spearow|yes|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Common|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entry2|190|Aipom|yes|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Uncommon|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entry2|214|Heracross|yes|yes|yes|Headbutt|10|all=Rare|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{catch/footer|mountain}}

===Generation IV===
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pokémon are not grouped by terrain, but now appear in specific locations. Unlike [[Generation II]], not all trees will guarantee an encounter with a wild Pokémon. However, if a tree does cause a wild Pokémon to appear, encountering a Pokémon for that tree is 100% even if [[Repel]] is being used. Likewise, if no Pokémon appears when a tree is Headbutted, no Pokémon will ever appear for that tree.

Also, the population of Pokémon differs from tree to tree, as illustrated below.

{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|land}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|land}};" width="50%"
! colspan="2"| An example of the population of two trees in Pewter City
|-
|
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|land}}; background: #{{locationcolor/dark|land}};"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytop|20px}} background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}}"| Tree 1
|-style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|land}}"
!align="center"| Pokémon
!align="center"| Levels
|-style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|land}}"
|{{MS|163}} {{p|Hoothoot}}
|align="center"|3-5
|-style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|land}}"
|{{MS|204}} {{p|Pineco}}
|align="center"|3-5
|- style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|land}}"
|style="{{roundybl|20px}}"| {{MS|265}} {{p|Wurmple}}
|style="{{roundybr|20px}}" align="center"| 3-6
|}
|
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|land}}; background: #{{locationcolor/dark|land}};"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytop|20px}} background: #{{locationcolor/med|land}}"| Tree 2
|-style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|land}}" align="center"
!align="center"| Pokémon
!align="center"| Levels
|-style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|land}}"
|{{MS|163}} {{p|Hoothoot}}
|align="center"|7-9
|- style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|land}}"
|style="{{roundybl|20px}}"| {{MS|265}} {{p|Wurmple}}
|style="{{roundybr|20px}}" align="center"| 5-8
|}
|}

For example, a tree in [[Pewter City]] may house {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Pineco}} and {{p|Wurmple}}, while another in the same locality may house only Hoothoot and Wurmple. The level ranges may also differ for the same Pokémon. As such, not all Pokémon may be found in one tree within a specific location; the (Pewter City) table only reflects the lowest and highest possible level of all Pokémon found in the entire location.

This also explains why some Pokémon can only be found in a ''specific tree'' within that location (e.g. {{p|Starly}} in Pewter City or {{p|Taillow}} in [[Cherrygrove City]]). These trees are usually hidden, or only accessible via an [[HM]] like {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Rock Climb}}.

====Pokémon found through Headbutt====
{{catch/header|land}}
{{catch/entryhs|011|Metapod|yes|no|Headbutt|{{tt|3-5|Ilex Forest}} {{tt|25-28|Route 47}}|all=10% 50%|type1=Bug}}
{{catch/entryhs|012|Butterfree|yes|no|Headbutt|{{tt|6-8|Ilex Forest}} {{tt|25-28|Route 47}}|all=10% 30%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|014|Kakuna|no|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|3-5|Ilex Forest}} {{tt|25-28|Route 47}}|all=10% 50%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|015|Beedrill|no|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|6-8|Ilex Forest}} {{tt|25-28|Route 47}}|all=10% 30%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|021|Spearow|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|2-8|Route 33, 42, 44-46, Azalea Town}} {{tt|11-20|Route 7, 11, 42, Vermilion City, Celadon City}} {{tt|21-30|Route 16 and Route 44}}|all=50%-80%|10=k|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|048|Venonat|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|17-19|Route 43, Lake of Rage}}|all=15%|10=k|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|102|Exeggcute|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|2-25|Route 29-32, 34-38, 43, 47-48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, National Park, Safari Zone Gate}} {{tt|28-32|Route 26 and Route 27}}|all=20%-65%|10=k|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entryhs|114|Tangela|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|24-30|Route 12-15, 18, 21}}|all=15%|10=k|type1=Grass}}
{{catch/entryhs|163|Hoothoot|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|2-19|Route 1-6, 8, 29-32, 34-39, 43, Ilex Forest, National Park, Lake of Rage, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City, Safari Zone Gate}} {{tt|21-34|Route 12-15, 18, 21, 26-27, Fuchsia City}}|all=50%-80%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|164|Noctowl|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|5-7|Viridian Forest}} {{tt|6-8|Ilex Forest}}|all=5% 10%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|165|Ledyba|no|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|3-7|Route 1-2, 22, 29-31, 36, Viridian Forest, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Pallet Town, Viridian City}} {{tt|11-19|Route 34-35, 37-39, 42, 47-48, National Park, Safari Zone Gate, Ecruteak City}} {{tt|21-27|Route 12-15, 18, 21, Fuchsia City}} {{tt|31-32|Route 26 and Route 27}}|all={{tt|10%|Viridian Forest only}} 30%|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|167|Spinarak|yes|no|Headbutt|{{tt|3-7|Route 1-2, 22, 29-31, 36, Viridian Forest, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Pallet Town, Viridian City}} {{tt|11-19|Route 34-35, 37-39, 42, 47-48, National Park, Safari Zone Gate, Ecruteak City}} {{tt|21-27|Route 12-15, 18, 21, Fuchsia City}} {{tt|31-32|Route 26 and Route 27}}|all={{tt|10%|Viridian Forest only}} 30%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{catch/entryhs|177|Natu|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|39-43|Route 28}} {{tt|42-48|Outside Mt. Silver Cave}}|all=20%|type1=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/entryhs|190|Aipom|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|3-8|Route 33, 46, Azalea Town}} {{tt|13-16|Route 42}} {{tt|21-27|Route 44 and Route 45}} {{tt|39-48|Route 28 and outside Mt. Silver Cave}}|all=20%-30%|type1=Normal}}
{{catch/entryhs|204|Pineco|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|2-17|Route 1-6, 8, 22, 25, 29-39, 47-48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City, Safari Zone Gate}} {{tt|28-29|Route 26 and Route 27}}|all=30%|type1=Bug}}
{{catch/entryhs|214|Heracross|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|2-5|Route 33, 46, Azalea Town}} {{tt|11-17|Route 7, 11, 42, Vermilion City, Celadon City}} {{tt|21-30|Route 42, 44-45, 47}} {{tt|39-48|Route 28 and outside Mt. Silver Cave}}|all=20%-50%|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{catch/div|land|Pokémon appearing in only one location}}
{{catch/entryhs|010|Caterpie|yes|no|Headbutt|3-5|all=30%|type1=Bug|hbloc=Ilex Forest}}
{{catch/entryhs|013|Weedle|no|yes|Headbutt|3-5|all=30%|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|hbloc=Ilex Forest}}
{{catch/entryhs|166|Ledian|no|yes|Headbutt|5-7|all=10%|10=k|type1=Bug|type2=Flying|hbloc=Viridian Forest}}
{{catch/entryhs|168|Ariados|yes|no|Headbutt|5-7|all=10%|10=k|type1=Bug|type2=Poison|hbloc=Viridian Forest}}
{{catch/footer|land}}

=====Post-[[National Pokédex]] only=====
{{catch/header|land}}
{{catch/entryhs|265|Wurmple|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|2-10|Route 1-4, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City}} {{tt|21-30|Route 12-15, 18, 21-22, Fuchsia City}}|all=20% {{tt|65%|Pewter City only}}|10=k|type1=Bug}}
{{catch/entryhs|415|Combee|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|10-20|Route 5-8, 11, 25, Vermilion City, Celadon City}} {{tt|26-30|Route 16}}|all=20% {{tt|65%|Route 25 only}}|10=k|type1=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{catch/div|land|Pokémon appearing in only one location}}
{{catch/entryhs|273|Seedot|yes|no|Headbutt|3-7|all=30%|10=k|type1=Grass|hbloc=Viridian Forest}}
{{catch/entryhs|273|Seedot|no|yes|Headbutt|3-7|all=5%|10=k|type1=Grass|hbloc=Viridian Forest}}
{{catch/entryhs|276|Taillow|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|18-25|Only in certain place.}}|all={{tt|35%|This Pokémon is found in trees by Surfing across the water at the west of the town, then using Rock Climb to reach the top.}}|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|hbloc=Cherrygrove City}}
{{catch/entryhs|285|Shroomish|yes|no|Headbutt|3-7|all=5%|10=k|type1=Grass|hbloc=Viridian Forest}}
{{catch/entryhs|285|Shroomish|no|yes|Headbutt|3-7|all=30%|10=k|type1=Grass|hbloc=Viridian Forest}}
{{catch/entryhs|287|Slakoth|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|10-18|Only in certain place.}}|all={{tt|35%|This Pokémon is found in a cluster of 4 trees huddled together in the north-west corner of Route 25.}}|10=k|type1=Normal|hbloc=Kanto Route 25}}
{{catch/entryhs|396|Starly|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|5-12|Only in certain place.}}|all={{tt|35%|This Pokémon is found in a tree located behind some fencing in Pewter City. It is accessible from Route 2, right after exiting from Viridian Forest.}} |10=k|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|hbloc=Pewter City}}
{{catch/entryhs|412|Burmy|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|18-25|Only in certain place.}}|all={{tt|35%|This Pokémon is found in a tree on top of a hill on Route 38, which is accessible through Route 39 using Rock Climb. The tree is located exactly east from the Rock Climbing area, and south of a road sign.}}|type1=Bug|hbloc=Johto Route 38}}
{{catch/entryhs|420|Cherubi|yes|yes|Headbutt|{{tt|18-25|Only in certain place.}}|all={{tt|35%|This Pokémon is found in trees at the top of a hill, at the north-east section behind the fenced up area of the National Park. It is accessible through Rock Climb.}}|type1=Grass|hbloc=National Park}}
{{catch/footer|land}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Normal|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|22|34|34|FRLG=29|25|25}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|--, 22|34|34|FRLG=29|25|25}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|086|Seel|1|Water|Water|--|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice|--|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|096|Drowzee|1|Psychic|Psychic|24|25|25|FRLG=17|15, 32|13, 29}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|097|Hypno|1|Psychic|Psychic|--, 24|25|25|FRLG=17|15, 38|13, 29}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|104|Cubone|1|Ground|Ground|no|Y=18|13|13|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|105|Marowak|1|Ground|Ground|no|Y=18|--, 13|--, 13|--, 11|--, 11}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|143|Snorlax|1|Normal|Normal|--|29|19|FRLG=17|no|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|no|34|34|FRLG=29|25|25}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|209|Snubbull|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|19|19|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|210|Granbull|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|19|19|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying|no|no|no|13|13|B2W2=16}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|263|Zigzagoon|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|9|9|9|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|264|Linoone|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|--, 9|--, 9|--, 9|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|285|Shroomish|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|22|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting|no|no|22|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|10|11|11|B2W2=8}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|305|Lairon|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|--, 10|--, 11|--, 11|B2W2=--, 8}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|--, 10|--, 11|--, 11|B2W2=--, 8}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|351|Castform|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|20|B2W2=15}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|361|Snorunt|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|19|19|19}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|362|Glalie|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|19|19|19}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|17|16|16}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|--, 17|--, 16|--, 16}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|--, 17|--, 16|--, 16}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|399|Bidoof|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|17|17|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|400|Bibarel|2|Normal|Water|no|no|no|18|18|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|Normal|no|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|Normal|no|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying|no|no|no|13|13|B2W2=16}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|494|Victini|2|Psychic|Fire|no|no|no|no|17}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|524|Roggenrola|1|Rock|Rock|no|no|no|no|10}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|525|Boldore|1|Rock|Rock|no|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|526|Gigalith|1|Rock|Rock|no|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|550|Basculin|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|7}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|554|Darumaka|1|Fire|Water|no|no|no|no|14}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|555|Darmanitan|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|14}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|559|Scraggy|2|Dark|Fighting|no|no|no|no|12}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|560|Scrafty|2|Dark|Fighting|no|no|no|no|12}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|588|Karrablast|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|no|20}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|589|Escavalier|2|Bug|Steel|no|no|no|no|20}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|603|Eelektrik|1|Electric|Electric|no|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|604|Eelektross|1|Electric|Electric|no|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|605|Elgyem|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|no|no|18}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|606|Beheeyem|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|no|no|18}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|633|Deino|2|Dark|Dragon|no|no|no|no|12}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|634|Zweilous|2|Dark|Dragon|no|no|no|no|12}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|635|Hydreigon|2|Dark|Dragon|no|no|no|no|12}}
{{Movefooter|Normal}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Moveheader/TM|Normal|1|no|TM02|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|002|Ivysaur|2|Grass|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|004|Charmander|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|005|Charmeleon|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|007|Squirtle|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|008|Wartortle|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|009|Blastoise|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|019|Rattata|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|020|Raticate|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|023|Ekans|1|Poison|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|024|Arbok|1|Poison|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|025|Pikachu|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|026|Raichu|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|030|Nidorina|1|Poison|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|033|Nidorino|1|Poison|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|035|Clefairy|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|036|Clefable|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|037|Vulpix|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|038|Ninetales|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|039|Jigglypuff|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|040|Wigglytuff|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|052|Meowth|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|053|Persian|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|054|Psyduck|1|Water|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|055|Golduck|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|056|Mankey|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|057|Primeape|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|058|Growlithe|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|060|Poliwag|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|061|Poliwhirl|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|062|Poliwrath|2|Water|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|063|Abra|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|064|Kadabra|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|065|Alakazam|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|066|Machop|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|067|Machoke|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|068|Machamp|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|074|Geodude|2|Rock|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|075|Graveler|2|Rock|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|076|Golem|2|Rock|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|077|Ponyta|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|078|Rapidash|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|083|Farfetch'd|2|Normal|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|086|Seel|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|095|Onix|2|Rock|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|096|Drowzee|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|097|Hypno|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|098|Krabby|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|099|Kingler|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|100|Voltorb|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|101|Electrode|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|102|Exeggcute|2|Grass|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|103|Exeggutor|2|Grass|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|104|Cubone|1|Ground|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|105|Marowak|1|Ground|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|106|Hitmonlee|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|107|Hitmonchan|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|108|Lickitung|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|113|Chansey|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|114|Tangela|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|116|Horsea|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|117|Seadra|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|126|Magmar|1|Fire|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|Bug|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|128|Tauros|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|130|Gyarados|2|Water|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|131|Lapras|2|Water|Ice|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|133|Eevee|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|134|Vaporeon|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|135|Jolteon|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|136|Flareon|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|143|Snorlax|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|147|Dratini|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|148|Dragonair|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|152|Chikorita|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|153|Bayleef|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|154|Meganium|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|155|Cyndaquil|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|156|Quilava|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|157|Typhlosion|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|158|Totodile|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|159|Croconaw|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|160|Feraligatr|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|161|Sentret|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|162|Furret|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|172|Pichu|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|173|Cleffa|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|174|Igglybuff|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|175|Togepi|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|176|Togetic|2|Normal|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|179|Mareep|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|180|Flaaffy|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|181|Ampharos|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|183|Marill|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|184|Azumarill|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|185|Sudowoodo|1|Rock|Rock|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|186|Politoed|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|188|Skiploom|2|Grass|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|189|Jumpluff|2|Grass|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|190|Aipom|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|193|Yanma|2|Bug|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|195|Quagsire|2|Water|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|196|Espeon|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|197|Umbreon|1|Dark|Dark|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost|Ghost|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|203|Girafarig|2|Normal|Psychic|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|204|Pineco|1|Bug|Bug|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|205|Forretress|2|Bug|Steel|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|206|Dunsparce|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|209|Snubbull|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|210|Granbull|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|211|Qwilfish|2|Water|Poison|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|213|Shuckle|2|Bug|Rock|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|220|Swinub|2|Ice|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|221|Piloswine|2|Ice|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|222|Corsola|2|Water|Rock|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|228|Houndour|2|Fire|Dark|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|229|Houndoom|2|Fire|Dark|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|230|Kingdra|2|Water|Dragon|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|231|Phanpy|1|Ground|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|232|Donphan|1|Ground|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|234|Stantler|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|236|Tyrogue|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|237|Hitmontop|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|239|Elekid|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|240|Magby|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|241|Miltank|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|242|Blissey|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|no|no|'''}}
{{moveentry/TM1|243|Raikou|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|244|Entei|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|245|Suicune|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{moveentry/TM1|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{Movefooter|Normal}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|050|Diglett|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|no|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|185|Sudowoodo|1|Rock|Rock|no|no|{{MSP|361|Snorunt}}{{MSP|362|Glalie}}|{{MSP|361|Snorunt}}{{MSP|362|Glalie}}{{MSP|524|Roggenrola}}{{MSP|525|Boldore}}{{MSP|526|Gigalith}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|206|Dunsparce|1|Normal|Normal|no|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|309|Electrike|1|Electric|Electric|no|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|357|Tropius|2|Grass|Flying|no|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|no|no|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|418|Buizel|1|Water|Water|no|no|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|438|Bonsly|1|Rock|Rock|no|no|{{MSP|361|Snorunt}}{{MSP|362|Glalie}}|{{MSP|361|Snorunt}}{{MSP|362|Glalie}}{{MSP|524|Roggenrola}}{{MSP|525|Boldore}}{{MSP|526|Gigalith}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|453|Croagunk|2|Poison|Fighting|no|no|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|605|Elgyem}}{{MSP|606|Beheeyem}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|624|Pawniard|2|Dark|Steel|no|no|no|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|605|Elgyem}}{{MSP|606|Beheeyem}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|626|Bouffalant|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|'''}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}

===By [[Move Tutor]]===
{{Moveheader/tutor|Normal|1}}
{{Moveheader/tutor/4|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|002|Ivysaur|2|Grass|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|004|Charmander|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|005|Charmeleon|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|007|Squirtle|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|008|Wartortle|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|009|Blastoise|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|019|Rattata|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|020|Raticate|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|023|Ekans|1|Poison|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|024|Arbok|1|Poison|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|025|Pikachu|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|026|Raichu|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|030|Nidorina|1|Poison|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|033|Nidorino|1|Poison|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|035|Clefairy|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|036|Clefable|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|037|Vulpix|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|038|Ninetales|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|039|Jigglypuff|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|040|Wigglytuff|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|052|Meowth|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|053|Persian|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|054|Psyduck|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|055|Golduck|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|056|Mankey|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|057|Primeape|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|058|Growlithe|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|060|Poliwag|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|061|Poliwhirl|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|062|Poliwrath|2|Water|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|063|Abra|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|064|Kadabra|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|065|Alakazam|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|066|Machop|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|067|Machoke|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|068|Machamp|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|074|Geodude|2|Rock|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|075|Graveler|2|Rock|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|076|Golem|2|Rock|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|077|Ponyta|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|078|Rapidash|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|083|Farfetch'd|2|Normal|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|086|Seel|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|095|Onix|2|Rock|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|096|Drowzee|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|097|Hypno|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|100|Voltorb|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|101|Electrode|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|103|Exeggutor|2|Grass|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|104|Cubone|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|105|Marowak|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|106|Hitmonlee|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|107|Hitmonchan|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|108|Lickitung|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|113|Chansey|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|114|Tangela|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|116|Horsea|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|117|Seadra|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|126|Magmar|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|Bug|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|128|Tauros|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|131|Lapras|2|Water|Ice|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|133|Eevee|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|134|Vaporeon|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|135|Jolteon|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|136|Flareon|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|143|Snorlax|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|147|Dratini|1|Dragon|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|148|Dragonair|1|Dragon|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|152|Chikorita|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|153|Bayleef|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|154|Meganium|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|155|Cyndaquil|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|156|Quilava|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|157|Typhlosion|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|158|Totodile|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|159|Croconaw|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|160|Feraligatr|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|161|Sentret|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|162|Furret|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|172|Pichu|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|173|Cleffa|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|174|Igglybuff|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|175|Togepi|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|176|Togetic|2|Normal|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|179|Mareep|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|180|Flaaffy|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|181|Ampharos|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|183|Marill|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|184|Azumarill|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|185|Sudowoodo|1|Rock|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|186|Politoed|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|188|Skiploom|2|Grass|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|189|Jumpluff|2|Grass|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|190|Aipom|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|193|Yanma|2|Bug|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|195|Quagsire|2|Water|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|196|Espeon|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|197|Umbreon|1|Dark|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost|Ghost|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|203|Girafarig|2|Normal|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|204|Pineco|1|Bug|Bug|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|205|Forretress|2|Bug|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|206|Dunsparce|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|209|Snubbull|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|210|Granbull|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|211|Qwilfish|2|Water|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|213|Shuckle|2|Bug|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|220|Swinub|2|Ice|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|221|Piloswine|2|Ice|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|222|Corsola|2|Water|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|228|Houndour|2|Fire|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|229|Houndoom|2|Fire|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|230|Kingdra|2|Water|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|231|Phanpy|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|232|Donphan|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|234|Stantler|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|236|Tyrogue|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|237|Hitmontop|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|239|Elekid|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|240|Magby|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|241|Miltank|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|242|Blissey|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|243|Raikou|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|244|Entei|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|245|Suicune|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|252|Treecko|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|253|Grovyle|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|254|Sceptile|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|255|Torchic|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|256|Combusken|2|Fire|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|257|Blaziken|2|Fire|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|258|Mudkip|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|259|Marshtomp|2|Water|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|260|Swampert|2|Water|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|261|Poochyena|1|Dark|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|262|Mightyena|1|Dark|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|263|Zigzagoon|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|264|Linoone|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|273|Seedot|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|280|Ralts|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|281|Kirlia|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|282|Gardevoir|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|285|Shroomish|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|287|Slakoth|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|288|Vigoroth|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|289|Slaking|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|293|Whismur|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|294|Loudred|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|295|Exploud|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|296|Makuhita|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|297|Hariyama|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|298|Azurill|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|299|Nosepass|1|Rock|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|300|Skitty|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|301|Delcatty|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|303|Mawile|1|Steel|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|305|Lairon|2|Steel|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|307|Meditite|2|Fighting|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|308|Medicham|2|Fighting|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|309|Electrike|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|310|Manectric|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|311|Plusle|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|312|Minun|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|316|Gulpin|1|Poison|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|317|Swalot|1|Poison|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|320|Wailmer|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|321|Wailord|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|322|Numel|2|Fire|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|323|Camerupt|2|Fire|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|324|Torkoal|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|325|Spoink|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|326|Grumpig|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|327|Spinda|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|328|Trapinch|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|329|Vibrava|2|Ground|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|330|Flygon|2|Ground|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|331|Cacnea|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|332|Cacturne|2|Grass|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|335|Zangoose|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|336|Seviper|1|Poison|Poison|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|339|Barboach|2|Water|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|340|Whiscash|2|Water|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|353|Shuppet|1|Ghost|Ghost|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|354|Banette|1|Ghost|Ghost|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|355|Duskull|1|Ghost|Ghost|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|356|Dusclops|1|Ghost|Ghost|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|357|Tropius|2|Grass|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|359|Absol|1|Dark|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|361|Snorunt|1|Ice|Ice|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|362|Glalie|1|Ice|Ice|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|363|Spheal|2|Ice|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|364|Sealeo|2|Ice|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|365|Walrein|2|Ice|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|369|Relicanth|2|Water|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|374|Beldum|2|Steel|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|375|Metang|2|Steel|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|376|Metagross|2|Steel|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|377|Regirock|1|Rock|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|378|Regice|1|Ice|Ice|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|379|Registeel|1|Steel|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|382|Kyogre|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|383|Groudon|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|384|Rayquaza|2|Dragon|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|385|Jirachi|2|Steel|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|387|Turtwig|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|388|Grotle|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|389|Torterra|2|Grass|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|390|Chimchar|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|391|Monferno|2|Fire|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|392|Infernape|2|Fire|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|393|Piplup|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|394|Prinplup|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|395|Empoleon|2|Water|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|399|Bidoof|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|400|Bibarel|2|Normal|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|403|Shinx|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|404|Luxio|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|405|Luxray|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|417|Pachirisu|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|418|Buizel|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|419|Floatzel|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|422|Shellos|1|Water|Water|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|423|Gastrodon|2|Water|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|424|Ambipom|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|427|Buneary|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|428|Lopunny|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost|Ghost|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|431|Glameow|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|432|Purugly|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|438|Bonsly|1|Rock|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|439|Mime Jr.|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|440|Happiny|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|443|Gible|2|Dragon|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|444|Gabite|2|Dragon|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|445|Garchomp|2|Dragon|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|446|Munchlax|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|447|Riolu|1|Fighting|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|448|Lucario|2|Fighting|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|449|Hippopotas|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|450|Hippowdon|1|Ground|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|451|Skorupi|2|Poison|Bug|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|452|Drapion|2|Poison|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|453|Croagunk|2|Poison|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|454|Toxicroak|2|Poison|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|460|Abomasnow|2|Grass|Ice|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|461|Weavile|2|Dark|Ice|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|462|Magnezone|2|Electric|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|463|Lickilicky|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|465|Tangrowth|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|466|Electivire|1|Electric|Electric|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|467|Magmortar|1|Fire|Fire|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|468|Togekiss|2|Normal|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|469|Yanmega|2|Bug|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|470|Leafeon|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|471|Glaceon|1|Ice|Ice|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|473|Mamoswine|2|Ice|Ground|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|476|Probopass|2|Rock|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|477|Dusknoir|1|Ghost|Ghost|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|478|Froslass|2|Ice|Ghost|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|480|Uxie|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|481|Mesprit|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|482|Azelf|1|Psychic|Psychic|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|485|Heatran|2|Fire|Steel|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|486|Regigigas|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|||Altered}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|||Origin}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|491|Darkrai|1|Dark|Dark|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|492|Shaymin|1|Grass|Grass|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|||Land}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|492|Shaymin|2|Grass|Flying|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|||Sky}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|493|Arceus|1|Normal|Normal|X|X|X|X|X|X|yes|X|'''}}
{{Movefooter/tutor|Normal|1}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user sticks its head out and rams straight forward.|image1=Ash Scraggy Headbutt.png|image1p=Scraggy|image2=Ash Glalie Headbutt.png|image2p=Glalie|image3=Roark Rampardos Headbutt.png|image3p=Rampardos|image4=Ash Snorunt Headbutt.png|image4p=Snorunt}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=086|pkmn=Seel|method=Seel repeatedly slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Seel (Cerulean Gym)|user1=Cerulean Gym's Seel|startcode=EP061|startname=The Misty Mermaid|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorlax|startcode=EP094|startname=Snack Attack!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=179|pkmn=Mareep|method=Mareep slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Mary (Johto)|user1=Mary's Fluffy|startcode=EP139|startname=Mild 'n Wooly}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=180|pkmn=Flaaffy|method=Flaaffy jumps up and hits its opponent with its head.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Molly Hale|user1=Molly Hale's Flaaffy|startcode=M03|startname=Spell of the Unown}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=230|pkmn=Kingdra|method=Kingdra slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Molly Hale|user1=Molly Hale's Kingdra|startcode=M03|startname=Spell of the Unown}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam floats into the air and flies towards the opponent with its head out.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Alex Davis|user1=Alex Davis's Alakazam|startcode=EP171|startname=Power Play!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=024|pkmn=Arbok|method=Arbok slams its head onto the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Jessie's Arbok|startcode=EP183|startname=Trouble's Brewing}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=061|pkmn=Poliwhirl|method=Poliwhirl slams its head into its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Poliwhirl|startcode=EP205|startname=The Kecleon Caper}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=005|pkmn=Charmeleon|method=Charmeleon slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sam|user1=Sammy Oak's Charmeleon|startcode=M04|startname=Celebi: Voice of the Forest}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=158|pkmn=Totodile|method=Totodile slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Totodile|startcode=EP213|startname=A Corsola Caper!|notes=Japanese version only Referred as {{color2|6D6D4E|Skull Bash (move)|Skull Bash}} in the English dub}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=186|pkmn=Politoed|method=Politoed slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Politoed|startcode=EP249|startname=I Politoed Ya So!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=222|pkmn=Corsola|method=Corsola slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Corsola|startcode=EP250|startname=The Ice Cave!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=200|pkmn=Misdreavus|method=Misdreavus slams its head into its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nelson|user1=Nelson's Misdreavus|startcode=EP259|startname=Entei At Your Own Risk}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=229|pkmn=Houndoom|method=Houndoom slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Harrison's Houndoom|startcode=EP265|startname=Pop Goes the Sneasel}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=162|pkmn=Furret|method=Furret slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Salvador|user1=Salvador's Furret|startcode=EP266|startname=A Claim to Flame!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=153|pkmn=Bayleef|method=Bayleef slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Bayleef|startcode=EP271|startname=Playing with Fire!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=263|pkmn=Zigzagoon|method=Zigzagoon slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gym Badge thieves|user1=Gym Badge thief's Zigzagoon|startcode=SS005|startname=The Blue Badge of Courage!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=371|pkmn=Bagon|method=Bagon slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Michelle|user1=Michelle's Bagon|startcode=AG043|startname=Let Bagons Be Bagons}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Bagon (Pokémon)|user1=A Coordinator's Bagon|startcode=AG174|startname=New Plot, Odd Lot!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=157|pkmn=Typhlosion|method=Typhlosion tackles the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Mr. Moore|user1=Mr. Moore's Typhlosion|startcode=AG054|startname=Poetry Commotion!|notes=Referred as {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Tackle (move)|Tackle}} in the English dub}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=361|pkmn=Snorunt|method=Snorunt slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Snorunt|startcode=AG108|startname=Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=105|pkmn=Marowak|method=Marowak jumps behind the opponent, holds it in place using its bone, and slams its head repeatedly into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gavin|user1=Gavin's Marowak|startcode=AG127|startname=From Brags to Riches}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Glalie|startcode=AG128|startname=Shocks and Bonds}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=408|pkmn=Cranidos|method=Cranidos slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Roark's Cranidos|startcode=DP015|startname=Shape of Things to Come!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=409|pkmn=Rampardos|method=Rampardos slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Roark's Rampardos|startcode=DP018|startname=O'er the Rampardos we Watched!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=559|pkmn=Scraggy|method=Scraggy rears its head back and slams it into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Scraggy|startcode=BW017|startname=Scraggy-Hatched to be Wild!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=560|pkmn=Scrafty|method=Scrafty floats into the air and flies towards the opponent. When it reaches the opponent, it floats higher into the air and rears its head back. It then slams its forehead into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Scrafty (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Scrafty|startcode=BW043|startname=Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=633|pkmn=Deino|method=Deino lowers its head and charges, slamming its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deino (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Deino|startcode=BW056|startname=The Lonely Deino!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deino (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Deino|startcode=BW056|startname=The Lonely Deino!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=393|pkmn=Piplup|method=Piplup slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Dawn's Piplup|startcode=BW087}}

==In the manga==
===In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user slams their head into the opponent.|image1=Cranidos Headbutt P7.png|image1p=Cranidos}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=408|pkmn=Cranidos|method=Cranidos headbutts the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Cranidos (Pokémon)|user1=A child's Cranidos|startcode=P7-01|startname=Behold The Phantom Thief Of Justice}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user slams their head into the opponent.|image1=Snor Headbutt.png|image1p=Snorlax|image2=Amphy Headbutt Adventures.png|image2p=Ampharos}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=143|pkmn=Snorlax|method=Snorlax slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Red (Adventures)|user1=Red's Snor|startcode=PS037|startname=Golly, Golem!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=216|pkmn=Teddiursa|method=Teddiursa jumps at the opponent and spins around with its head pointed at them. It then slams into the opponent head first.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Maisy|user1=Maisy's Teddiursa|startcode=PS101|startname=Teddiursa's Picnic}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=225|pkmn=Delibird|method=Delibird slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Masked Man|user1=The Masked Man's Delibird|startcode=PS104|startname=The Ariados up There}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=228|pkmn=Houndour|method=Houndour slams its body into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Masked Man|user1=The Masked Man's Houndour|startcode=PS104|startname=The Ariados up There}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=245|pkmn=Suicune|method=Suicune slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crys's Suicune|startcode=PS123|startname=Debonaire Dragonair}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=181|pkmn=Ampharos|method=Ampharos slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Amphy|user1=Jasmine's Amphy|startcode=PS155|startname=Heads On Kabutops!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=304|pkmn=Aron|method=Aron slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Rono|user1=Sapphire's Rono|startcode=PS191|startname=VS. Nosepass II}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=372|pkmn=Shelgon|method=Shelgon slams the top of its body into the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Drake (Elite Four)|user1=Drake's Shelgon|startcode=PS253|startname=VS. Regirock, Regice & Registeel I}}

==In other generations==
{{incomplete|section|Outside of battle for Gen II and IV}}
{{movegen|
type=Normal|
genI=Headbutt I|
genII=Headbutt II|
genIII=Headbutt III|
genIV=Headbutt IV|
}}

==Trivia==
* In the first three generations, {{p|Snorlax}} is able to learn Headbutt naturally. However, as of Generation IV, Snorlax can only learn the move via [[Move Tutor]].

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_cmn=鐵頭功 ''{{tt|Tiětóugōng|Iron Head Attack}}''
|nl=Kopstoot
|fi=Pukkaus
|fr=Coup d'Boule
|da=Hovedstød
|de=Kopfnuss
|el=Κουτουλιά
|hi=सिर मारो ''Sir Maaro''
|id=Sundulan Kepala
|it=Bottintesta
|ko=박치기 ''Bakchigi''
|no=Springskalle
|pl=Cios głową
|pt_br=Ataque de Cabeça
|pt_eu=Cabeçada
|sr=Udarac Glavom
|es=Golpe Cabeza
|ro=Capul de Berbec}}
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Villainous team

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'''Villainous teams''' (English: Team ~; Japanese: -団 ''-dan'') are {{wp|Organized crime|criminal organizations}} which form the core of the storyline of [[Pokémon games]]. There are five in the [[main series]] as of [[Generation V]]: [[Team Rocket]], found in [[Generation I]], [[Generation II]] and the remakes of both generations; [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], found in the [[Generation III]] main games; [[Team Galactic]], found in the [[Generation IV]] main games; and finally [[Team Plasma]] of the [[Generation V]] games. Six villainous teams have appeared so far in the various [[side series]] games: [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]; the [[Go-Rock Squad]] of {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}; Teams [[Team Dim Sun|Dim Sun]] and [[Team Debonairs|Debonairs]] of {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}; and the [[Pokémon Pinchers]] of {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}. Whatever their goals are in their respective games, the one thing they all have in common is that they achieve their results through the misuse of Pokémon.

==Comparisons==
While [[Team Rocket]] has vague goals and is {{wp|Mafia}}-like (or perhaps {{wp|Yakuza}}-like, considering the Japanese background), the other known villainous teams Team Aqua, Team Magma, as well as Team Plasma have clear goals and are {{wp|cult}}-like, fanatically believing that achieving their goals will bring about the best interests of the people of the world. Cipher and Team Snagem work together to steal Pokémon from others and create [[Shadow Pokémon]] from them, while the leader of Team Galactic wishes to recreate the universe in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} and/or {{p|Palkia}}. The Go-Rock Squad plan to take over the Pokémon Rangers by capturing powerful Pokémon, making them cause disasters, then commanding the Pokémon to stop by using Stylers so they will be regarded as heroes. [[Team Dim Sun]] plans on using Pokémon to make energy for Altru Inc. and Almia. Each has an iconic leader - [[Giovanni]] (later missing), [[Archie]], [[Maxie]], [[Evice]] and [[Greevil]], [[Gonzap]], [[Cyrus]], [[Gordor]], and [[Blake Hall]] respectively.

Team Rocket had extensive presence in [[Generation I]], including running the [[Celadon Game Corner]], invading [[Silph Co.]], and murdering [[Marowak|at least one Pokémon]]. Even in the {{pkmn|anime}}, where law enforcement officers are clearly present, Team Rocket's activities continue unhindered, as if they were above the law.

By [[Generation II]], they have lost most of their power and attempted to re-group in the [[Johto]]. They initially managed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], only to be defeated by the [[player character|player]], forcing [[Team Rocket]] to disband yet again. 

In contrast, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]'s crimes are more extreme, including stealing [[Peeko|a Pokémon]], a meteorite, and one [[Submarine Explorer 1|submarine]]; and causing catastrophes: halting the activity of [[Mt. Chimney|a volcano]] and causing droughts and heavy rains by awakening {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.

Like Team Rocket, [[Team Galactic]] appears to run the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]. However, unlike the other teams, Team Galactic has several facilities. A warehouse and [[Team Galactic HQ|the headquarters]] are both in [[Veilstone City]], and [[Galactic Eterna Building|another building]] is located in [[Eterna City]]. Team Galactic is far more successful than the other teams in accomplishing their goals, as they have captured {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, created the [[Red Chain]], and temporarily capture {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} until the player character and the [[lake guardians]] (or, in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{p|Giratina}}) foils them.

[[Team Plasma]] appears to work in a more mysterious attitude, especially their leader, [[N]]. Their goal is unlike the other villainous teams, not abusing Pokémon, but separating humans and Pokémon, comparing Pokémon under a Trainer's command to slaves. (They believe that liberation will actually ''help'' the Pokémon.)

The above refers to the games; however, there is a darker interpretation of the teams in the manga [[Pokémon Adventures]].

==Main series==
===[[Team Rocket]]===
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket Grunt.png|thumb|right|Team Rocket Grunts]]
Team Rocket members wear black costumes and have a red "R" as their crest. Many variations of the costume have been seen. Their leader is [[Giovanni]].
====In the games====
In [[Generation I]], Team Rocket often worked to gain money, through methods such as burglary and selling Fossils. Their plans culminated in a hostile takeover of the Silph Corporation building in Saffron City. The gang based their operations in the hidden basement of Celadon's Game Corner.

Initially, [[Giovanni]] was the leader of the [[Viridian Gym]]. After being defeated by {{ga|Red}}, he resigned his position and disappeared to train. Team Rocket was disbanded at this time, but isolated groups still operated in the Sevii Islands until they were made aware of Giovanni's departure.

For three years, Team Rocket appeared to be gone completely. However, an underground movement, led by executives from the [[Sevii Islands]], developed in the Johto region. As usual, it began with crimes committed to earn money (such as cutting off Slowpoke tails and selling them at outrageous prices).

As the [[Johto]] Team Rocket grew in size, scientists within the group studied radio waves and how they might be used to control Pokémon. From a former ninja base in [[Mahogany Town]], their experiments affected the Magikarp at the Lake of Rage, causing the Pokémon to evolve unnaturally. Although the experiment was stopped by Lance, Team Rocket soon took over the Goldenrod Radio Tower, intending to use its transmitter to affect Pokémon nationwide and contact their leader, Giovanni.

Before putting their plan into action, however, Team Rocket used the tower to instead attempt to contact Giovanni, hoping he would hear their message and come back to lead. This gave {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} enough time to infiltrate the besieged Goldenrod and defeat Team Rocket's executives, who again disbanded the group. Meanwhile, a time traveling Ethan/Lyra from the future fights Giovanni while the other watches the fight. He then vanishes after the fight and Ethan and Lyra return to their time.

====In the anime====
Team Rocket has appeared in almost every episode since [[EP002|the second]], usually as the bumbling trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, though at times [[Giovanni]] as well as other members, such as [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]], will appear.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
Team Rocket first appear in Pokémon Adventures when {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} are pursuing {{p|Mew}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. They are led by {{adv|Giovanni}}, who is portrayed in a much more sinister light than in the anime or games, as with Team Rocket on a whole.
Contrary to the games and anime, who generally depict [[Gym Leader]]s as valiant, with a few exceptions, in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, the three most prominent members of Team Rocket, collectively referred to as the [[Team Rocket Triad]], are [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Lt. Surge]]. Like the other villainous trios, two members of the Team Rocket Triad (Sabrina and Lt. Surge) are true to their original calling (though as opposed to the other villainous trios, for them it is being Gym Leaders, not being members of their Team), while one goes his own way, that being Koga.
For a short time, [[Blaine]] too works for Team Rocket, making 5 out of the 8 [[Gym Leader#Indigo League|Kanto Leaders]] Rocket affiliated at some point in their life.

As in the games, Giovanni later disbands Team Rocket and shuns the Team Rocket Triad, and the four of them go their separate ways. Team Rocket make a brief comeback aboard the S.S. Aqua, but they are on the whole unsuccessful. Later, however, [[Pryce]], under the guise of the [[Masked Man]], reforms Team Rocket for his own uses. At this point his most prominent members are [[Carl]], [[Sham]], [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. Pryce plans to use Team Rocket to gain control of {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and eventually {{p|Celebi}}, and through that control time in order to save his {{p|Lapras}}'s parents. After {{adv|Gold}} convinces him to cease his villainous ways, he too disbands Team Rocket.

In the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, Giovanni once again reforms Team Rocket, the most notable members now being the three Beasts of Team Rocket. The main aim for Team Rocket is to reunite Giovanni with his son, {{adv|Silver}} through use of {{p|Deoxys}}. Like the other villainous trios, two of the Beasts remain true to their original calling (as Rockets), those being Orm and Sird, while the other, Carr, goes his own way. In this arc, Silver is intended to inherit Team Rocket, but he instead shuns it. It is unclear what Team Rocket's fate are at the end of this arc, but with the members in disarray, it is most likely that it dissolved.

===[[Team Aqua]]===
[[File:Team Aqua Grunts.png|thumb|right|Team Aqua Grunts]]
They wear blue costumes that look like {{wp|pirate}} outfits. They have a skull-and-bones-like "A" as their crest. Their leader is [[Archie]]. Team Aqua tries to expand the ocean and awaken {{p|Kyogre}}.

====In the games====
Team Aqua are the antagonists of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire]] and {{v2|Emerald}}, but they are heroes in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]].

====In the anime====

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
Team Aqua is lead by [[Archie]]. Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Kyogre}} and increase the sea in the Hoenn region.
There are three Executives, known as the SSS of Team Aqua, which can be considered a parallel not only to the Three Fires of Team Magma, but the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one member of the SSS of Team Aqua went his own way, but rather than leaving Team Aqua, it was rejoining after being kicked out.

Team Aqua and Team Magma are presented more individually in Adventures than in any other medium. Team Aqua seem to have more influence, with Archie holding the position of News Director, but they don't seem to be as well equipped, as shown by the fact that they had no idea what the Orbs were until Amber spied on Team Magma.

===[[Team Magma]]===
[[File:Team Magma Grunts.png|thumb|right|Team Magma Grunts]]
They wear red jumpsuit outfits, which have been variously interpreted to look like {{wp|Ninja}} costumes or similar to an imp. They have a stylized "M", appearing like a volcano, as their team's signature crest. Their leader is [[Maxie]]. Team Magma attempts to wake {{p|Groudon}} and expand the land area of the world.

====In the games====
They are led by [[Maxie]]. In Pokémon Ruby their main goal is to increase the landmass of the [[Hoenn]] region. They are first encountered in the [[Oceanic Museum]] in [[Slateport City]], attempting to steal [[Devon Goods]] from [[Captain Stern]]. Later, they steal a [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]] in [[Meteor Falls]], and use it to try to cause Mt. Chimney to erupt and expand the land. After being defeated, they aren't seen again until the player reaches the [[Weather Institute]], where they encounter them alongside Admin, [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]], looking for information about the legendary Pokémon, {{p|Groudon}}, and [[Castform]]. Soon after, they are seen at [[Mt. Pyre]], and succeed in stealing the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}. They then steal the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] that Captain Stern built, and travel to the [[Seafloor Cavern]] with the Blue Orb to awaken Groudon.

====In the anime====

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
Team Magma is lead by [[Maxie]].
Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Groudon}} and increase the landmass in the Hoenn region.

There are three Executives, known as the Three Fires of Team Magma, which can be considered a parallel not only to the SSS of Team Aqua, but the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one of the Three Fires of Team Magma goes her own way, in this example, it is Marge, who decides to help {{adv|Ruby}} stop {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} rather than further the cause of Groudon, as the Team's principal aim is. The Three Fires of Team Magma are more distinct from each other than the SSS of Team Aqua, because they all have an individual way of using fire. Marge's is the most straight forward, she simply aims to burn things, Mitch uses smoke to hide his movements and Mack uses heat to cause his victims to hallucinate, oddly, he seems to be able to control these hallucinations.
Team Magma and Team Aqua are presented as more individual than they are in any other medium. Team Magma is presented as better equipped in the field of capturing a Legendary Pokémon and using its powers for their own end, as shown by their knowledge and obtainment of the two Orbs, however, they are not as influential, and Archie is able to convince most of Hoenn that Team Magma are the only villains.

===[[Team Galactic]]===
[[File:Team Galactic Grunts DPPt.png|thumb|right|Galactic Grunts]]
Galactic Grunts wear black and white jumpsuits that vaguely resemble spacesuits and wear their hair in teal bowl cuts. Their leader is [[Cyrus]], who wishes to create a new universe by awakening {{p|Dialga}} or[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|*]]/and[[Pokémon Platinum Version|*]] {{p|Palkia}}. Their team's crest is a stylized letter "G" (Possibly to make it resemble a spiral galaxy). Whereas the other teams usually have large logos on their uniforms, Team Galactic's logos are small, being barely visible on their battle sprites.

====In the games====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, this team's leader (named [[Cyrus]]) wishes to recreate the {{pkmn|universe}} in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, the leader is still Cyrus, but this time, he tries to summon both Dialga and Palkia to create a world without spirit.

====In the anime====
[[Saturn]], along with two grunts, appeared in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', though it was just a brief cameo at the end of the episode. Here, they commissioned Team Rocket to steal the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb}} and frame [[Nando]] for the crime. At the end, they commented that they (Team Rocket) did a lousy job at it. This was not revealed until their next appearance, ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''. Saturn tries to locate the {{p|Unown}} and control them using a cube with an {{p|Arceus}} pattern. [[Cyrus]], [[Mars]], and [[Jupiter]] later appeared in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'' with Saturn.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Plasma]]===
[[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|right|Team Plasma Grunts]]
Team Plasma is the Villainous team of the Unova region. The grunts wear a costume that resembles a {{wp|knight}}'s armor, while the [[Seven Sages]] wear robes. Their objective is to separate [[human]]ity from Pokémon. Their leader is [[N]], although the team is being used to further the goals of his father, [[Ghetsis]]. Their crest is the letters P and Z combined together, looking like the {{wp|Chi Rho}}.

====In the games====
Team Plasma appears in various locations. In [[Pokémon Black and White|Pokémon Black and White]], their leader, N, is encountered very early in the game and is battled in many of Team Plasma's appearances. Eventually, N is able to gain control of {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|W}}, and defeats the champion [[Alder]]. After capturing the other Legendary Pokémon and defeating N, Ghetsis comes out and battles the player himself. After defeating him, [[Looker]] will ask the player to round up the Seven Sages and after that is done Team Plasma is officially disbanded.

In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], Team Plasma has split into two different factions. One of the factions consists of the few members of Team Plasma that are still loyal to N. The other faction, known as the new Team Plasma, is led by Ghetsis. This faction is not attempting to release Pokémon, but instead take over Unova by freezing the region. They intend to accomplish this new goal by freezing the region and stealing all of the region's Pokémon.

====In the anime====
Team Plasma's debut episodes were postponed due to earthquakes in Japan and are set to air at a later date. So, at this point in time, Team Plasma has yet to appear in the anime.

====In the manga====

==Side series==
===[[Cipher]]===
[[File:Cipher Peon XD1.png|thumb|A Cipher Peon]]
====In the games====
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} this group aims to turn every Pokémon in the world into [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Their leader in Colosseum was [[Mayor Es Cade|Evice]] and their leader in XD: Gale of Darkness was [[Greevil]].

====In the anime====
Everything associated with Orre does not appear as in the anime. Due to the connection between [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s [[Dark Ball]]s, it would not be surprising if this team were based on him.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Snagem]]===
====In the games====
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the [[Snag Machine]]. In both games, their leader was [[Gonzap]].

====In the anime====
Team Snagem has not appeared either.

====In the manga====

==Spin-off games==
===[[Team Great Rocket]]===
====In the games====
In {{Card GB 2}}, this team are located in the [[Trading Card Game Islands]]. They attempt to steal the [[Legendary Cards]] of the [[Grand Master]]s in [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]]. Led by [[King Biruritchi]], they take over [[TCG Island]] and kidnap several of the [[Club Master]]s.

===[[Go-Rock Squad]]===
[[File:Go Rock Squad grunts.png|right|frame|Go-Rock Grunts]]
====In the games====
In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, this team attempts to capture the [[legendary beasts]] with their own version of the [[Capture Styler]].

====In the manga====
In [[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic]], the [[Go-Rock Quads]] capture {{p|Deoxys}} and use it against the Rangers [[Lunick]] and [[Solana]]. They controlled Deoxys by the use of their instruments. The Go-Rock Squad could also change Deoxys's formes with them.
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===[[Team Meanies]]===
[[File:Team Meanies anime.png|thumb|Team Meanies in the anime]]
====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], they are the enemy team. They harass the player and their partner many times, including stealing their personal rescue missions and attacking them. Eventually, the player has to rescue one of the members, and the leader of the team asks for help.

====In the anime====
Team Meanies appeared in the Mystery Dungeon anime short, ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. Like in the games, they are the enemy team to [[Team Go-Getters]].
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===[[Team Skull]]===
[[File:Team Skull art.png|thumb|Team Skull]]
====In the games====
They are a team of Pokémon in the second pair of Mystery Dungeon games. It is made up of {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Koffing}}, and {{P|Zubat}}. They frequently harass the player's team, until [[Brine Cave]], where Skuntank is injured. The two teams finally make up, and Team Skull is never seen again.

====In the anime====
They also appeared in the anime. They have a minor role.
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===[[Team Dim Sun]]===
====In the games====
[[File:Dim Sun Grunts.png|thumb|right|200px|Team Dim Sun minions]]
In {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, this team attempts to control all Pokémon in [[Almia]] Region. Their head [[Blake Hall]]'s goal, is to force all the Pokémon in [[Almia]] to produce limitless energy for his company, the Altru Inc.

====In the manga====

===[[Phobos Battalion]]===
====In the games====
Phobos Battalion are the enemies in {{g|Trozei!}}. Their goal is to steal Pokémon to use their energy and power up a secret weapon called Phobosphere. Their leader is Baron Phobos.

====In the manga====
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===[[Pokémon Pinchers]]===
[[File:Pokémon Pinchers.png|thumb|right|200px|Two Pokémon Pinchers]]
====In the games====
The Pokémon Pinchers are a villainous team based in the [[Oblivia]] region, appearing in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}. Their leaders are the [[Societea]], four people who wish to extend their lives with the Golden Armor and rule the world.

====In the anime====
Two Pinchers and [[Red Eyes]] were seen in anime specials ''[[SS22|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One)]]'' and ''[[SS23|(Part Two)]]''.

====In the manga====

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Team Rocket

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:''If you were looking for the TCG set, see [[Team Rocket (TCG)]].''
:''Rocket redirects here. For the Trainer class referred to as Rocket in Generation I, see {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s.''
:''If you were looking for the group consisting of Jessie, James, and Meowth, see [[Team Rocket trio]].''
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{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team Rocket
|jpteamname=ロケット団
|tmteamname=Rocket-dan
|logo=Rocket-logo.png
|image=HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket Grunt.png
|caption=Artwork of Rocket Grunts from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|leader=[[Giovanni]]
|region=[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Sevii Islands]] and [[Unova]] (anime only)

|admins=[[Archer]], [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]] (games) [[Carl]], [[Sham]] ({{pkmn|Adventures}})
|targets=[[Mt. Moon]], [[Pokémon Tower]], [[Silph Co.]], [[Mt. Ember]], [[Icefall Cave]], [[Dotted Hole]], [[Chrono Island]], [[Slowpoke Well]], [[Lake of Rage]], [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]
|hideout=[[Celadon City]] ([[Generation|Gen]] {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}}) [[Mahogany Town]] ([[Generation|Gen]] {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}) [[Chrono Island]] (Sevii Island Branch [[Generation|Gen]] {{gen|III}})
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|psnum=PS001
|psname=Glimpse of the Glow
|tcg=Rocket
}}
'''Team Rocket''' (Japanese: '''ロケット{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Rocket-dan'', literally ''Rocket Gang'') is a [[villainous team]] in pursuit of evil and exploitation of Pokémon based in the [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] regions with a small outpost in the [[Sevii Islands]].

While its main focus is stealing or capturing, then selling, rare and strong Pokémon, it also funds and conducts cruel experimental research on Pokémon. Their oath, as posted on the wall of [[Team Rocket HQ|one]] of their many bases, is "Steal Pokémon for profit. Exploit Pokémon for profit. All Pokémon exist for the glory of Team Rocket." Their ultimate goal is to take over the world using Pokémon.

==In the games==
===In Kanto===
In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|their remakes}}, Team Rocket's attention is focused in their home region of Kanto, distributing Pokémon as prizes through the [[Rocket Game Corner]] in [[Celadon City]] and the [[Rocket Hideout|secret subterranean hideout]] underneath it. In [[Mt. Moon]], one of the many grunts says that Team Rocket intends to sell the Pokémon fossils they are mining in the cave. Several members also broke into a house in [[Cerulean City]] to steal a TM from its owner, and a mission devoted to stealing {{p|Cubone}} skulls in [[Lavender Town]] resulted in a hostage situation involving [[Mr. Fuji]] and the death of a {{p|Marowak}}. Another hostage situation developed soon afterward when the organization overran [[Silph Co.]] in [[Saffron City]] with the intention of getting the plans for the [[Master Ball]], a prototype of which had already been produced. A Team Rocket recruiter runs the [[Nugget Bridge]] challenge north of Cerulean, and asks the player to join the Team when the challenge is completed.

The {{player}} is tasked with ousting the organization from its strongholds, and doing so, will meet the Team Rocket Boss, [[Giovanni]]. He is adamant about the success of his plots, but is not heard from again after his appearance at Silph until the player returns to [[Viridian City]] for his or her final Badge– which Giovanni himself is in charge of giving out, being the region's eighth, {{t|Ground}}-specialist Gym Leader. After the player has defeated him this final time, Giovanni acknowledges the player as a better Trainer and disappears without a trace, vowing to disband Team Rocket (though it is later revealed in Generation IV that he only intended to become stronger, and he deliberately didn't completely disband Team Rocket).

Three years later, one Team Rocket operative returned to Kanto to steal a critical part from its [[Power Plant]]. Since only this member was involved in this plot, it is likely that he had no knowledge of Team Rocket's prior second disbandment and was working independently. Curiously enough, in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, he mentions that he will return to his home country and rebuild Team Rocket anew, something that he did not say in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|the original games]], though it is later revealed in {{2v2|Black|White}} that he gave up his plans when he returned [[Icirrus City|home]] and subsequently married, instead finding happiness with his new family. Team Rocket has not been seen since.

===In the Sevii Islands===
In FireRed and LeafGreen, Team Rocket has a small branch in the [[Sevii Islands]], searching for the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Ruby}} and {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Sapphire}} gems. This branch is based out of the [[Rocket Warehouse]] on [[Chrono Island]], situated in the middle of the [[Five Isle Meadow]], where many Pokémon are held captive in cages.

Their search for the Ruby leads them to [[Mt. Ember]], though they fail to find it. They then appear in [[Icefall Cave]] where, with the help of [[Lorelei]], they are driven out. A scientist named [[Gideon]] then appears at the [[Dotted Hole]] to retrieve the Sapphire.

They player must then follow Gideon to their Rocket Warehouse where the Sapphire must be retrieved. After the player defeats the two Admins at the Rocket Warehouse, they realize that Giovanni has been defeated in Kanto, and without the lifeblood of the organization, all is lost for the Sevii Islands branch. Team Rocket subsequently pulled out of the Sevii Islands and has not been seen there since.

It is highly likely that this branch may be the precursor to the [[Johto]] branch that will appear [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|three years later]] from this time, as one of the computer screens has plans for a device to force Pokémon to evolve. Such a device will cause a rampage of Gyarados at the [[Lake of Rage]] during the plot of HeartGold and SoulSilver. In addition, the Rocket members here vow to find Giovanni and rebuild Team Rocket, which will the goal of Team Rocket during the Generation II games and their remakes. The Rocket Admins, considering their teams, may in fact be [[Ariana]] and [[Archer]]. However, the presence of an office used by Giovanni in the Mahogany Town base suggests that Team Rocket may have established the Johto branch before Giovanni initially disbanded the group.

===In Johto===
In the [[Generation II]] games and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|their remakes}}, three years after the defeat of Giovanni at the hands of {{ga|Red}}, a few members of the old Team Rocket attempted to reestablish the organization and get it back in operation, while awaiting the return of [[Giovanni|their leader]], who was apparently away on solo training.
[[Image:Slowpokewell.png|thumb|right|Team Rocket taking over the [[Slowpoke Well]]]]
This new Team Rocket started off small, first kidnapping the {{p|Slowpoke}} from [[Azalea Town]] and cutting off their [[Slowpoketail|tails]] to sell on the black market. They began their operation, led by Executive [[Proton]], in the [[Slowpoke Well]], where all of the local Slowpoke dwelled. However, with the help of [[Kurt]], the player manages to scare them away, and return the Slowpoke back to the town. When the player enters Goldenrod City, a Rocket is seen outside the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]]. In Generation IV in Ecruteak City, the player encounters a Rocket Grunt harassing a [[Kimono Girl]], and the player must defeat him. Eventually, they are encountered in [[Mahogany Town]], where they have set up a [[Team Rocket HQ|secret hideout]] in the basement of the town's shop, which stores a machine that emits high-frequency sound waves. These sound waves brainwash Pokémon and induce evolution in the {{p|Magikarp}} that live in the [[Lake of Rage]] north of the town, turning them into {{p|Gyarados}}, which are far more profitable than their pre-evolutionary form. With the help of the [[Indigo Plateau]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Lance]], the player defeats the syndicate once again. In this mission, the player must defeat Executives [[Petrel]] and [[Ariana]].

In a last-ditch attempt to get in contact with their former leader, Giovanni, the group hijacks the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]] in [[Goldenrod City]], flooding the airwaves with a message to Giovanni. [[Petrel]], who disguised himself as the impostor station manager, met with the player, who challenged the Rocket Executive to a battle, and in the process, admitting the location of where they were holding the real station manager to the player, the Goldenrod Underground. Thus, with the real station manager free of Team Rocket's hold, the player rushes off to meet [[Archer]], the interim head of Team Rocket, where they face off in a final match. Once again defeated by the main protagonist, the Executives in charge of the operation vow to disband Team Rocket for good. Every Rocket Executive is fought in this mission. Likewise, several miles away, in [[Tohjo Falls]], Giovanni heard the message, intending to use it as his return, until he was defeated by the player and {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}}, who had traveled back in time with {{p|Celebi}}.

The Team Rocket members involved in the Johto plot may be connected in some way to the Sevii Islands branch of Team Rocket, as the Executives have similar teams to the Executives there, while a computer in the [[Rocket Warehouse]] indicates the beginnings of the Lake of Rage plot.

===In Unova===
Although Team Rocket itself does not appear in [[Generation V]], it was implied that a re-establishing of Team Rocket occurred in Unova by the Team Rocket operative in Cerulean City was planned, but he gave up on those plans when he married.

==In the anime==
[[File:Team Rocket BW.png|thumb|Team Rocket as seen in the {{series|Best Wishes}}.]]
In the [[Pokémon anime]], Team Rocket is based in Kanto, with many smaller branches across Kanto and Johto. Like in the games, {{an|Giovanni}} is the Gym Leader of [[Viridian City]]'s Pokémon Gym during {{Ash}}'s journey through the region, however, he is later revealed to have abandoned his duties.

An underground school for aspiring Team Rocket operatives is present somewhere in the region, while the organization's headquarters were formerly near [[Pallet Town]]. The headquarters was relocated sometime during Ash's journey in Johto or [[Hoenn]] to a large building in a canyon following damages it sustained due to {{an|Mewtwo}}'s anger at being controlled.

===The trio===
{{main|Team Rocket trio}}
[[File:Team Rocket anime.png|left|thumb|Jessie, James and Meowth in their white uniforms as seen from ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' through ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' and again starting in ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]''.]]
A trio of Team Rocket field agents, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and a talking {{MTR}}, were defeated on an assignment to steal Pokémon from Viridian City's [[Pokémon Center]] by rookie Trainer [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{AP|Pikachu}}, and since then have followed him everywhere on his journey in order to steal the Pikachu that humiliated them. After following him through Kanto and Johto, coming in contact with many other Team Rocket members along the way and being shown as incompetent compared to said members, the trio followed Ash to the [[Hoenn]] region under directions from Giovanni to establish a branch of Team Rocket there (though this was really only a ploy to get them out of his hair). When Ash returned from Hoenn after competing in its [[Ever Grande Conference|regional League Conference]], the trio returned to Kanto as well, empty-handed. After following him through Kanto once again, Giovanni assigned the trio to the [[Sinnoh]] region, again with the directive to establish a Team Rocket branch there.
[[File:Team Rocket BW 1.png|thumb|right|Team Rocket in the ''Best Wishes'' series]]
Giovanni claims to not even recognize the three agents, and has rejected the only Pokémon they ever presented to him: a {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and a [[Jessie's Yanmega|Yanma]]. Meowth often [[Boss fantasy|fantasizes]] about pleasing Giovanni with Pokémon captured using one of the trio's many harebrained schemes and mechas, at which point he would then replace [[Giovanni's Persian]] as "top cat", however this is hindered by both the fact that Ash and {{Ashfr}} defeat the trio each time, as well as Giovanni's low opinion of the three, who have managed to eat up much of Team Rocket's funding with their failures.

While Giovanni views the trio as "bumbling idiots who can't do anything right", they have occasionally shown that they can do things right, if only by working on the side of Ash and his friends. It should be noted that when other Team Rocket members have come into contact with Ash or any of his friends they've been often just as easily foiled as these three.

The trio has often been shown as poor or having little money. This may be due to the amount of machinery and costumes they use in their attempts to capture Ash’s Pikachu. Because they have an unusually high rate of failure, one would wonder why Giovanni continues to fund their projects. They often take on side-jobs like selling food at stadiums or creating fake items and selling them to the public. Several episodes after the series began, they notably started speaking in rhymes from time to time.
[[File:Team Rocket HQ.png|thumb|right|Team Rocket's Headquarters as seen in the ''[[Best Wishes]]'' series]]
As of ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' the trio have undergone a major character shift and, rather than being the comedic relief of the series, the team have a far more serious nature and have become more of a threat to Ash and his friends. They also seem to be more quick-witted than they were before and have successfully accomplished several missions assigned to them. Aside from that, Jessie and James also received new uniforms. Team Rocket as an organization has also been featured far more prominently that it did in all the previous series. For instance, there appear to be multiple agents situated all across the [[Unova]] region who pass on information and orders to Jessie, James and Meowth. Giovanni himself has also been featured much more prominently, unlike in previous series when his appearances (outside of Meowth's [[boss fantasy|boss fantasies]]) were rare. Now he is in regular contact with the trio, assigning them missions and passing on information. As a result, Giovanni is now a serious threat as he is beginning to take a more active role in the trio's operations. Following [[BW023 (unaired)|events]] [[BW024 (unaired)|occurring]] in [[Castelia City]], however, the trio have been discharged from their duties. With this, they have returned to their original white uniforms.

===Other members===
Many other members of Team Rocket have appeared besides the aforementioned boss and trio, most of them field agents as well. A recurring duo that is rivals with Jessie and James, [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]], shows up from time to time. This pair reports to [[Dr. Namba]], rather than Giovanni directly.

[[Attila]] and [[Hun]], operatives from Team Rocket's [[Johto]] branch, are featured as antagonists in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', where they play the same role as Jessie and James do to {{jo|Jimmy}}, {{jo|Marina}}, and [[Vincent]]. Other Johto operatives include {{TR|Tyson}}, who was in charge of the [[Lake of Rage]] experimentation; [[Domino]], an elite Team Rocket member that was part of [[Mewtwo Returns|a mission]] to recapture {{an|Mewtwo}}; the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], a high-ranking agent who managed to [[M04|capture a Celebi in one of his Dark Balls]], and [[Professor Sebastian]], a high-ranking Rocket scientist involved in both Attila and Hun's and Tyson's plots.

Jessie's mother, [[Miyamoto]], was at one time a Team Rocket member under [[Madame Boss|Giovanni's mother]], however, she disappeared without a trace on an expedition to find and capture {{p|Mew}}.

[[Pierce]] and [[Dr. Zager]] are two high-ranking members of the organization introduced to assist Jessie and James with their missions in Unova. Dr. Zager currently has a relationship to Jessie and James similar to that of Dr. Namba in relation to Butch and Cassidy, directly coordinating their missions and providing machinery. Among his creations are an energy cannon using the power of {{p|Roggenrola}} and the "[[BW047|Ghost Train]]".

Team Rocket has attempted to do many major and potentially globally-altering operations, including cloning DNA of Mew and altering it to create {{an|Mewtwo}}. This stemmed out of a desire of Giovanni to appease his mother's obsession with Mew, although he ultimately desired Mewtwo for use as a weapon. When Mewtwo finally finished developing, he deceived Mewtwo into working for him, using him in Gym Battles against such Trainers as [[Gary Oak]] (who suffered his first of only four losses in the anime to date). Team Rocket also attempted to capture and control a {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Celebi}}, and it also created a device that could force Pokémon to evolve. It also [[M09|successfully managed]] to capture a {{p|Rayquaza}}, although it is never revealed whether they maintained control of it or if it managed to escape.

They have various means of [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|transportation]], such as boats, submarines and helicopters.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''Pokémon Adventures'', "Rocket" is an acronym standing for "'''R'''aid '''O'''n the '''C'''ity, '''K'''nock Out, '''E'''vil '''T'''usks."

Although grunts are first seen in ''[[PS001|Glimpse of the Glow]]'' searching for {{p|Mew}} in [[Pallet Town]], Team Rocket as an organization was not introduced until ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'' in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}. Here they are mentioned by {{adv|Professor Oak}} as an evil syndicate that use Pokémon for sinister purposes, mostly experiments. They are then seen looking for a {{evostone|Moon Stone}} in [[Mt. Moon]]. After running into Red and Misty they battled them with a {{p|Rhyhorn}}, and when it looked like [[Pika]] may defeat it, a mysterious injection caused it to evolve into {{p|Rhydon}}. It was still defeated and the admin shown to be controlling it was [[Koga]].

Then they are seen with Red infiltrating their ranks trying to find {{adv|Green}}, who stole some information on Mew that was important for them. It was also revealed that under the [[Rocket Game Corner]] was a research facility for {{p|Mewtwo}}. After Green was found they revealed another Pokémon with a special ability, a Tauros with the ability to control other Pokémon with a swish of its tail. However they were defeated when Green's [[Ditty]] transformed into that Tauros and make the other Pokémon defeat themselves. However they believed they were okay since they retrieved the disc on Mew, which was, in fact, a fake. After realizing, they go out to find a Mew they though they saw, which was Ditty again. Eventually they figure it out and run into Red and Green who found the real Mew. Eventually as it was shown that the battle was going south Mew stepped in and knocked out the Rocket that was leading this hunt and his {{p|Jynx}}, leaving after that and Red and Green get away as well.

They are then seen on the Seafoam Islands chasing after Articuno only to be once again stalled by Red to a point where Articuno (which froze itself), defrosted and their combined forces easily drove Team Rocket away once again. Then they appear on Cinnabar confronting Blaine who had betrayed them. After Red joins the fight the then reveal their Moltres and the grunts disperse. Moltres is defeated by Red's Aerodactyl but is then revealed that it doesn't matter since it is then revealed that [[Koga]] has captured Articuno and [[Lt. Surge]] has obtained {{p|Zapdos}}.

After Blue and Green fail to get into Saffron City Blue takes a photo from the air showing some of Team Rocket's grunts there, making Blue deduce that that's their headquarters.

Once they get into Saffron City, the three of them enter Silph C., albeit for their own reasons. In each room each of the three had to face on of Team Rocket's heads. Red defeated [[Lt. Surge]] on 1F, Blue beat [[Koga]] on 2F, and Green managed to subdue [[Sabrina]] on 3F. The three of them met on 4F where a merger of the [[legendary birds]] was created by the Badge Energy Amplifier known as [[Zapmolcuno]]. Zapmulcuno was defeated, freed and split apart into the three birds. The Silph Co. building was destroyed with the three heads captured except {{adv|Giovanni}} was still at large.

In the {{chap|Yellow}}, Team Rocket is disbanded except there are many rumors of Team Rocket slowly rebuilding. These rumors are proven true when the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]] attacks the [[S.S. Anne]]. After that the three admins that were thought to be incarcerated or even dead were proven to be out and waiting for Blaine, Blue, and Yellow. They revealed that the S.S. Anne attack was just a ploy to get the Elite Four's attention, but since Yellow ruined it, their plan backfired. Sabrina then had her Alakazam make the [[Spoons of Destiny]], pairing each of the Pokédex holders with a rocket Admin. Blue went with Koga, Sabrina with Green, Yellow with Blaine, and Lt. Surge was paired with Red but went with Bill instead since Red had been kidnapped and Bill's spoon had not bent since he didn't want to fight.

Each of these pairings was able to defeat a member of the Elite Four. Koga and Blue beat Agatha, Red, Bill, and Lt. Surge beat Bruno, Green and Sabrina beat Lorelei, and Yellow and Blaine defeated Lance.

====Neo Team Rocket====
Later in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, it was revealed there was a revived branch of Team Rocket in Johto. They were first seen trying to take the bag full of Pokémon that [[Joey]] had been entrusted to deliver to Professor Elm, but the ended up taking Gold's backpack instead, greatly angering Gold since it had all of his family Pokémon in it. After they realized they made the mistake, Team Rocket dumped the bag and went to Elm's lab, ending Gold and Silver's (who Gold thought was the culprit) battle by knocking out Gold with an Elekid. Silver then took them on and defeated all of the Rocket Grunts and they all disappeared by the time Gold regained consciousness.

They appeared once again at the [[Ruins of Alph]], searching for the Unown when they encountered Bugsy and Gold. Gold had his Sunbo use flash to blind them which in turn, had the Unown which they all thought were simply symbols on the wall come out and attack them. Team Rocket then had their {{p|Spinarak}} use Spider Web to trap Gold and Bugsy in a room, but Gold had [[Exbo]] use SmokeScreen so some Unown would get caught in the web and take out their anger on Team Rocket. Their new leader then appeared in the shadows and mumbled about their incompetence.

They then appeared inside the Slowpoke Well trying to get Slowpoke Tails but Silver appeared and defeated all of them single-handedly.

They next appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] where it was revealed that an earthquake that hit the city was really caused by them and an admin's {{p|Piloswine}}. They then battle against {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}}, mainly Silver so they could get revenge for him ruining their Slowpoke Well Operation but Gold joined in to get back at them for interrupting his first battle with Silver. They defeated them and they retreated since, according to the female admin, they had gotten the information they needed on Ho-Oh's behavioral patterns.

They then had their leader revealed to be the [[Masked Man]], and he sent the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]] to catch the legendary beast, {{p|Suicune}}. They failed due to {{adv|Crystal}} and [[Eusine]]'s interference.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
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{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} is the leader of Team Rocket.

==In the TCG==
Team Rocket has been featured in several expansions of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], most notably in the self-named {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion, where {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}} were introduced, and the {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} expansion, which commemorated the release of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. In addition, there are several Pokémon belonging to Team Rocket in the {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}, and {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} expansions. Several cards also portray characters and Pokémon from Team Rocket that originate from the {{pkmn|anime}}.

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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Rocket's Hitmonchan|11}}|type=Fighting|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=11/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo|enset2=Best of Game|ennum2=9}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Rocket's Moltres|12}}|type=Fire|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=12/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Rocket's Scyther|13}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=13/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Rocket's Snorlax|33}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=33/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Mewtwo|14}}|type=Psychic|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=14/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo|enset2=Best of Game|ennum2=8}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Zapdos|15}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=15/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Rocket's Wobbuffet|93}}|type=Psychic|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=093/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Rocket's Raikou|94}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=094/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Rocket's Entei|95}}|type=Fire|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=095/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Rocket's Suicune|96}}|type=Water|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=096/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Rocket's Tyranitar|142}}|type=Darkness|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=142/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Scizor|4}}|type=Metal|enset=Best of Game|ennum=4|jpset=P Promotional cards|jpnum=002/P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Sneasel|5}}|type=Darkness|enset=Best of Game|ennum=5|jpset=P Promotional cards|jpnum=003/P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Dark Celebi|4}}|type=Grass|type2=Darkness|enset=EX Hidden Legends|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=4/101|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=071/084}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Wobbuffet|47}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=47/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=065/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Articuno ex|96}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=96/109|jpset=Silver Deck Kit|jpnum=010/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Entei ex|97}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=97/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=068/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Hitmonchan ex|98}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=98/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=060/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Mewtwo ex|99}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=99/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=064/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Moltres ex|100}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=100/109|jpset=Black Deck Kit|jpnum=014/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Scizor ex|101}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=101/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=066/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Scyther ex|102}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=102/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=061/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Sneasel ex|103}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=101/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=067/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Snorlax ex|104}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=104/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=062/084}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Deoxys|Rocket's Raikou ex|108}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Deoxys|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=108/107|jpset=PCG-P Promotional cards|jpnum=026/PCG-P|jpset2=PCG-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=035/PCG-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Rocket's Persian ex|116}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Unseen Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=116/115|jpset=PCG-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/PCG-P|jpset2=PCG-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=053/PCG-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Meowth M (Movie Random Pack Promo 17)|Meowth]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=017/022}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Here Comes Team Rocket!|15}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=15/82|jpsetlink=Team Rocket|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=SuperRare Holo|enset2=Team Rocket|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=71/82|enset3=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity3=Rare Holo|ennum3=111/109|jpsetlink3=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset3=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity3=Rare Holo|jpnum3=085/085}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Rocket's Sneak Attack|16}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=16/82|jpsetlink=Team Rocket|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Rare Holo|enset2=Team Rocket|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=72/82|jpset3=Pokémon Web|jprarity3=Rare|jpnum3=040/048}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Digger|75}}|type=Trainer|type2=Rocket's Secret Machine|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Uncommon|jpnum=75/82|jpsetlink=Team Rocket|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Nightly Garbage Run|77}}|type=Trainer|type2=Rocket's Secret Machine|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Uncommon|jpnum=77/82|jpsetlink=Team Rocket|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Sleep!|79}}|type=Trainer|type2=Rocket's Secret Machine|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Common|jpnum=79/82|jpsetlink=Team Rocket|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Computer Error|16}}|type=Trainer|type2=Rocket's Secret Machine|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|jpnum=16|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|The Rocket's Trap|19}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=19/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|The Rocket's Training Gym|104}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=104/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Minion of Team Rocket|113}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=113/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Tickling Machine|119}}|type=Trainer|type2=Rocket's Secret Machine|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|jpnum=119/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Minefield Gym|119}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=119/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Rocket's Hideout|63}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Neo Revelation|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=63/64|jpsetlink=Neo Revelation|jpset=Awakening Legends|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=87/109|jpsetlink2=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset2=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=081/085}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Team Rocket's Evil Deeds|103}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=103/105|jpsetlink=Neo Destiny|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Rocket's TM 01|127}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=127/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Pokémon Retriever|84}}|type=Trainer|type2=Rocket's Secret Machine|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=84/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=077/085}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Pow! Hand Extension|85}}|type=Trainer|type2=Rocket's Secret Machine|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=85/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=073/085}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Admin.|86}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=86/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=079/085|jpset2=Black Deck Kit|jpnum2=017/020|jpset3=Silver Deck Kit|jpnum3=017/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Mission|88}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=88/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=080/085|jpset2=Black Deck Kit|jpnum2=019/020|jpset3=Silver Deck Kit|jpnum3=019/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Poké Ball|89}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=89/109|jpset=Black Deck Kit|jpnum=017/020|jpset2=Silver Deck Kit|jpnum2=017/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Tricky Gym|90}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/085}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Surprise! Time Machine|91}}|type=Trainer|type2=Rocket's Secret Machine|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=91/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=075/085}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Venture Bomb|93}}|type=Trainer|type2=Rocket's Secret Machine|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=93/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=076/085}}
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==Trivia==
* Team Rocket is the villainous team to have the most regions under its control, as it had operatives in Kanto, the Sevii Islands, and Johto (if one goes by the anime, it also has operatives in the Orange Islands and Unova).
* Team Rocket is the only villainous team that appears in each [[generation]] of the [[Pokémon games]], though their appearance in [[Generation V]] is limited to a single former {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt}} and a [[Game Freak]] employee who plays the Team Rocket theme.
* Team Rocket is the only main series villainous team to not have anything to do with their respective games' version mascots. In the same way, they are the only villainous team that has yet to try and use a legendary Pokémon to achieve their goals (in the game; while in the anime have attempted to do so on several occasions, most notably with Giovanni and {{an|Mewtwo}}).
** In the anime, however, Team Rocket has tried to obtain the most legendary Pokémon for their own uses (by Jessie and James) out of any other villainous team.
** In Pokémon Adventures manga, they did have in their plans (and eventually succeeded) catching {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}, but were then released; {{p|Mew}} to create {{p|Mewtwo}}; and in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, their missions included catching {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Celebi}}.
* Both Jessie and James have befriended or owned a Pokémon whose species are known to frequently work for the good of common people, a [[Nurse Joy's Blissey|Chansey]] and a [[Growlie|Growlithe]] respectively, with Chansey being known to work as nurses and Growlithe (along with Arcanine) being often used as police dogs. This is unusual, considering Team Rocket's association with crime and illegal activities.
* Team Rocket is one of only two villainous teams to have explicitly caused a death, that of [[Marowak (literal ghost)|the Marowak in Pokémon Tower]]. The other being Team Galactic, whom a Trainer, Roughneck Kirby, blamed for the deaths of most of his Pokémon.
* Team Rocket's uniforms vaguely resemble {{wp|bōsōzoku}} uniforms.

==In other languages==
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! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Arabic
|عصابة الرداء الأبيض ''isabat Ar-Redda Al-Abiadh''
|Literally "The white robe gang".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|火箭兵團 ''Fójin Bīngtyùhn''
|Means "Rocket Army".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|火箭隊／火箭队 ''Huǒjiàn Duì''
|Means "Rocket Troops".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Dutch
|Team Rocket
|From English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Finnish
|Rakettiryhmä
|Means "Rocket Group".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Greek
|Ομάδα Πύραυλος ''Omada Piravlos''
|From "Team Rocket".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Hebrew
|צוות רוקט ''Tsevet Rocket''
|From "Team Rocket".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Hungarian
|Rakéta Csapat
|Literally "Rocket Team".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
|Tim Roket (Team Rocket)
|Transliteration of "Team Rocket".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|로켓단 ''Rocket-dan''
|Means "Rocket Group".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Polish
|Zespół R
|Literally "Team "R".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Portuguese (Brazil)
|Equipe Rocket
|From "Team Rocket".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Romanian
|Echipa Racheta
|From "Team Rocket".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|rowspan="2" | Russian
|Команда Р ''Komanda R''
|Literally "Team R".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Команда Ракета ''Komanda Raketa''
|From "Team Rocket".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish (Latin America)
|Equipo Rocket
|From "Team Rocket".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
|แก๊งค์ร็อกเก็ต ''Gang Rocket''
|From "Rocket Gang".
|}
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==External links==
===On Bulbagarden forums===
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Pokémon (species)

2012-07-15T04:54:17Z

ZMT123: now that Genesect is officially revealed

'''Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター''' ''Pocket Monsters''; '''ポケモン''' ''Pokémon'' for short) are {{numpkmn}} known species of creatures that inhabit the [[Pokémon world]], however, it is implied that there are more [[Future generations of Pokémon|waiting to be discovered]]. Inherent to them are several fantastic powers not demonstrated by most real animals, such as manipulation of {{t|electric}}ity and {{t|fire}}. Pokémon are shown to exist instead of animals in their world, although animals are also seldom seen in older media. While most Pokémon resemble animals and may behave like them, there are many that do not resemble animals at all; taking on other forms such as plants, inanimate objects, machines, human-like forms or other more enigmatic and exotic appearances. Pokémon inhabit an extremely diverse range of habitats, ranging from the driest deserts to the lushest jungles, the deepest oceans to the highest mountains and everything else in-between, even [[Extraterrestrial Pokémon|space]] and other [[dimensions]]. Pokémon take up various ways of living in those places. However, all can be befriended and made into potential allies.

Many Pokémon are known to [[evolution|evolve]] from or into other Pokémon, a process that typically makes them larger and stronger, and could be seen as the equivalent to "growing up". Pokémon typically know several [[move|techniques]] that they can use in {{pkmn|battle}} or elsewhere, either to defend themselves or their Trainer, or to perform a task. In the anime, most Pokémon are known only to say their name. In the games, each Pokémon has a [[cry|distinct voice associated with each species]].

==In the games==
Pokémon have been, from the very beginning, spoken of as friends and partners to the [[human]]s of the Pokémon world, used to help with various tasks from constructing buildings to exploration. Many people in the Pokémon world take Pokémon with them on a {{Pkmn| journey}} to gather [[Badge]]s and compete in the various [[Pokémon League]]s as {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, using them in battles against Pokémon both owned by other Trainers and [[wild Pokémon|found in the wild]]. In [[Generation III]] the concept of [[Pokémon Contest]]s were introduced in which Trainers can compete with their Pokémon as an alternative to battling. This was replaced in [[Generation V]] by the [[Pokémon Musical]].

Across the five [[generation]]s of games, Pokémon are typically found in one of four manners: encountering them in [[tall grass]], finding them in caves or ruins, going [[fishing]] for them, or [[List of in-game trades|trading]] with an [[Non-player character|NPC]]. These are often joined by several more ways in which to encounter Pokémon, such as {{m|surf}}ing on water, {{m|headbutt}}ing trees, or using the [[Poké Radar]].

===Construction===
In the games, Pokémon are no more than fragments of data, identifying certain characteristics inherent to them. As the games have progressed, more data is added to each Pokémon, typically to reference new features introduced in games of the new generation.

The methodology for construction of Pokémon data changes across generations. For the different constructions, see [[Pokémon data structure in Generation I]], [[Pokémon data structure in Generation II]], [[Pokémon data structure in Generation III]], [[Pokémon data structure in Generation IV]], and [[Pokémon data structure in Generation V]].

==In the anime==
In the anime, Pokémon are shown to be creatures with distinctively more human-like qualities than normal animals, with several even [[talking Pokémon|able to speak]]. Some Pokémon have the ability to speak the dubbing language instead of their own names, such as {{MTR}} of {{TRT}}. They also seem to be able to understand [[human]] language, while most humans can't understand Pokémon speak.

The anime takes a clear stance of right and wrong on the use of Pokémon: Trainers such as {{Ash}} are shown to treat their Pokémon with respect, as partners and friends, while evil organizations like [[Team Rocket]] are shown to use Pokémon as mere tools, keeping them in cages, making them fight to exhaustion—a stark contrast to Ash and his {{AP|Pikachu}}, who he treats as his best friend and keeps on his shoulder, rather than in a [[Poké Ball]], because of its own preference.

===History===
The anime has given a more in-depth history of human interaction with Pokémon than is given by the games: [[Poké Ball]]s, for example, have not existed forever, and are in reality an apparently recent development, with one owned by a young {{an|Professor Oak}} being shown to be vastly different than ones used in modern times.

Prior to the invention and mass-production of Poké Balls, people tended to use hollowed-out [[Apricorn]]s, native to the [[Johto]] region, to capture Pokémon, while even further back, Pokémon were not known as "Pokémon" at all, but as "magical creatures" (Japanese: 魔獣 ''majuu''). In these times, many Pokémon were apparently feared because of their powers, sometimes so great that the most powerful of these monsters [[legendary Pokémon|passed into legend]] and were often seen as {{wp|deity|deities}} in their own right.

Interestingly, Ash and his friends, through their interaction with history in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', seemingly invented the term "Pokémon" to refer to these creatures. This, however, creates an {{wp|ontological paradox}}, as their knowledge and use of the word comes only from its wide use in their future time. What may remain true is that the term came into practice elsewhere on its own.

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History of Pokémon

2012-07-13T16:53:16Z

ZMT123: /* It's A Second Step Into Unova */

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[[File:Satoshitajiri.jpg|right|frame|Satoshi Tajiri]]The '''history of the Pokémon media franchise''' spans over two decades from when work began officially on the first game to now, and has roots even older. It started simply enough as a hobby of [[Satoshi Tajiri]], who as a child had a fondness for catching {{wp|insect}}s and {{wp|tadpole}}s near his home in suburban {{wp|Tokyo}}. Over time, Tajiri decided to put his idea of catching creatures into practice, to give children the same thrills he had as a child.

==Early days==
[[File:ShiMiy.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Shigeru Miyamoto]]
With the help of [[Ken Sugimori]] and other friends, Tajiri formed [[Game Freak]] and much later the design studio known as [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]]. When Tajiri discovered the [[Game Boy]] and the [[Link cable|Game Boy Link Cable]], it gave him the image of insects traveling along the wire, which led to the concept for a new game called ''[[Capsule Monsters]]''. After several failed attempts at pitching this idea to [[Nintendo]], Tajiri's new friend [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] pitched it to the company, and Nintendo began to fund the project, spending six years developing the games that would become a worldwide sensation. Due to trademarking issues, the name "Capsule Monsters" was changed to "Pocket Monsters".<ref>[http://bivio.web.fc2.com/column_poke_10th.html ポケモン10周年記念コラム]</ref>

The original artwork for the games was drawn by Tajiri's friend, artist [[Ken Sugimori]], while the music and sound effects were composed by [[Junichi Masuda]].

After debugging was completed, [[Shigeki Morimoto]] programmed {{p|Mew}} into the game. However, [[Game Freak]] planned to keep the 151st Pokémon hidden from the public unless it was needed for a post-launch event.<ref>[http://www.nintendodsi.com/iwata-asks-chapter.jsp?interviewId=6&volumeId=1&chapterId=1 Iwata Asks: Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref>

The project nearly drove [[Game Freak]] to bankruptcy. Five employees quit due to the financial conditions, and Tajiri worked many unpaid hours. <ref>[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,34342-3,00.html Beware of the Pokemania]</ref>

==Generation I==
===Taking over Japan===
[[File:Pokemon_green_box_ja.jpg|thumb|right|Pokémon Green box art]]The first [[Pokémon games]], [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], came to the [[Nintendo]] [[Game Boy]] system in Japan on February 27th, 1996, which was the fulfillment of Satoshi Tajiri's dream and allowed people of all ages to [[Caught Pokémon|catch]], [[Pokémon training|train]] and [[trade]] {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 creatures}} and become a [[Pokémon Master]].

Initially, the Pokémon games had modest sales. However, after players discovered {{p|Mew}} in the games, the magazine [[CoroCoro]] announced a "Legendary Pokémon Offer" to distribute Mew to twenty entrants. The contest received 78,000 entrants, and the sales of the Pokémon games quickly increased.<ref>[http://www.nintendodsi.com/iwata-asks-chapter.jsp?interviewId=6&volumeId=1&chapterId=1 Iwata Asks: Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref> Due to high sales, Pokémon Red and Green were swiftly followed up with [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]], which had improved graphics and sounds.

After the games, a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] was developed by Media Factory with its own set of rules. The {{TCG|Base Set|first set}} of cards was released on October 20th, 1996, containing 102 cards, and became very popular.

The franchise also won many {{pkmn|manga}} interpretations, the first being ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' by [[Kosaku Anakubo]], which was first {{Vol|Pokémon Pocket Monsters|1|collected and published}} in November 1996 by [[Shōgakukan]]. This was chiefly a gag manga, using crude humor and slapstick, starring a Trainer named [[Isamu Akai]] and his rude {{TP|Isamu Akai|Clefairy}}.

The popularity of the franchise also led to an {{pkmn|anime}} series based on the games, [[EP001|premiering]] in Japan on April 1st, 1997. The main character was a young [[Pokémon Trainer]] named ''Satoshi'' (after [[Satoshi Tajiri]], later dubbed in English to [[Ash Ketchum]]), based on {{ga|Red}}. Another character introduced in the first episode was Satoshi's [[rival]], ''Shigeru'' (after [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], later dubbed in English to [[Gary Oak]]), based on {{ga|Blue}}.

The anime quickly became very popular, and soon a manga series based on it named [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] was written by [[Toshihiro Ono]]. The {{vol|Electric Tale of Pikachu|1|first volume}} of the series was first published on October 28th, 1997. The more famous manga in the western world, however, is [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{PAV|1|the first volume of which}} was first published in Japan on August 8th, 1997. This is the longest running manga in Pokémon history, as it is still ongoing today, over fourteen years later. Several other manga series were published in that era, including ''[[Pokémon Zensho]]'' and [[Miho Asada]]'s [[Pokémon Get da ze!]].

In addition to these manga series, [[Shogakukan]] also published the first volume of ''[[Pokémon Wonderland]]'', a magazine with the latest information on the franchise, on August 23rd, 1997. They also released a new manga series named ''Pokémon PiPiPi ★ Adventures'' (later translated to ''[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]''), authored by [[Yumi Tsukirino]], on March 28th, 1998. The main difference in this series was that is was aimed mainly towards girls.

On April 25th, 1998, the first [[Pokémon Center (store)|''Pokémon Center'' store]] was opened in Tokyo, specializing in [[Pokémon merchandise]]. Along the way, [[The Pokémon Company]] began its operations. Many such stores were opened in later years, and today there are six different stores across Japan, as well as a subsection in the Nintendo World Store in New York.

===Conquering the world===
[[File:Ash anime.png|thumb|left|Ash Ketchum in the original series of the anime]] Due to Pokémon's success in Japan, the series was released overseas. Before the games were released in North America, the localization team attempted to change the Pokémon designs, fearing that the cute designs would not appeal to western gamers; however, the proposal was refused. <ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/taidan1/page03.html スペシャル対談／３]</ref> <ref>''"[Mr. Yamauchi] indicated that the games would be customized for western markets, a process that should include new art for many of the monsters."'' Nintendo Power 104 (January 1998) p. 38 (retrieved December 21, 2010) </ref> North America received {{2v|Red|Blue}}, as well as the anime, in September 1998 (the anime on the 7th and the games on the 30th), and soon everywhere else began to play the games on the Game Boy under the slogan ''[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]''. The {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} was also introduced to North America on January 9th, 1999 by [[Wizards of the Coast]]. ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' became the first [[Pokémon manga]] to be translated to English when [[VIZ Media]] started publishing it on September 28th, 1999.

Meanwhile in Japan in 1998, a new spin-off game, {{Jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, was released for [[Nintendo 64]]. This game featured only 42 Pokémon of the full 151. This game proved to be commercially and critically unsuccessful, though its sequel, originally planned for the [[Nintendo 64DD]], {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|received an international release}}.

The {{pkmn|anime}}, on the other hand, pushed the franchise to new heights. On July 18th, 1998, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' debuted in Japanese theaters, featuring the rare {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}. In the United States, where it was released on November 10th, 1999, the movie even briefly held the record for highest-grossing opening for an animated film.

Plans soon started for a game based on the popular anime and {{v|Yellow}} was released September 12th, 1998 in Japan, October 25th, 1999 in North America and Europe. Pokémon Yellow allowed Trainers to take on the role of {{Ash}} and travel through [[Kanto]] with anime-style graphics for each Pokémon and a [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] by their side, following the anime's course of events.

===Expanding to spin-offs===
On December 18th, 1998 a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|Game Boy game based on the TCG]] was released, later arriving in North America on April 10th, 2000. It was followed, only in Japan, a year later by a sequel titled {{Card GB 2}}.

The anime, as well as {{game|Yellow}}, marked {{p|Pikachu}} as the most popular and recognized creatures in Pokémon history, turning it into the franchise's mascot. This led to a small spin-off game called [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], which was released in Japan on December 12th, 1998, and in North America on November 6th, 2000. This was a virtual-pet game, utilizing the [[Nintendo 64]]'s Voice Recognition Unit to let the players interact verbally with Pikachu.

When the anime finished following the games' story with {{Ash}}'s defeat in the [[Pokémon League]] in January 1999, it [[EP081|started]] a [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands|filler season]] in a new region called the [[Orange Archipelago]], introducing the new main character of [[Tracey Sketchit]]. During this season's time, a second movie, ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', was produced. It was first in Japanese theaters on July 17th, 1999, and in North American theaters on July 21st, 2000.

A non-traditional spin-off game for [[Nintendo 64]], {{g|Snap}}, was released in Japan on March 21st, 1999, inviting the player (in the role of [[Todd Snap]]) to a Pokémon photographing mission in a place called [[Pokémon Island]]. This game made its way to North America on July 27th, 1999.

On April 14th, 1999, a spin-off pinball game for the [[Game Boy Color]] was released, called {{g|Pinball}}. This game took all the mechanics of regular pinball, with some Pokémon aspects added in. Its North American release was on June 28th, 1999.

[[File:Pokemon Live cover.png|thumb|right|''Pokémon Live!'' CD cover art]]A sequel to {{Jap|Pokémon Stadium}} was also eventually released in Japan on April 30th, 1999, and became a success. This game reached North America on February 29th, 2000, and became known there as the original {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}. The twist in the {{pkmn|Stadium series}} from the [[version|main series]] was that it featured the Pokémon in 3D.

In September 2000, the anime-based puzzle game {{g|Puzzle League}} was released for [[Nintendo 64]]. This game was the only Pokémon game to be made specifically for western audiences and not be released in Japan.

However, this was not the only American-made original Pokémon material. From 2000 to 2002, an anime-based musical called ''[[Pokémon Live!]]'' was shown on stages around the world. The most memorable plot point in the musical was the revelation that {{Ash}}'s mother, {{Delia}}, used to be a friend of {{an|Giovanni}} when they were younger. The musical isn't considered [[canon]], but it sparked endless theories among fans regarding the identity of Ash's father.

==Generation II==
===Winds of new beginnings===
[[File:JohtoII.png|thumb|left|A map of Johto]]Almost since the very beginning of the series, it had been apparent that the first 151 Pokémon would not be the last. {{p|Ho-Oh}} was seen as early as [[EP001|the first episode of the anime]], {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} was owned by a {{an|Misty|main character}}, and others like {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Donphan}} were seen in [[M01|the first movie]]. Later, when [[Generation II|the second generation]] of Pokémon was drawing nearer, others like {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Slowking}} and {{p|Elekid}} made their way to [[M02|the second movie]].

On November 21st, 1999, Nintendo of Japan released {{2v|Gold|Silver}} for the then-new [[Game Boy Color]]. This time, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were invited to the land of [[Johto]], where {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|100 more Pokémon}} were waiting to be captured. The new games enhanced the Pokémon gaming experience by adding many new features, the most famous likely being the ability for Pokémon to have different [[gender]]s, in turn allowing them to {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. A [[time]] system was also introduced, with a real-time clock allowing different events to happen during the day, at night, and in the morning, as well as on certain [[days of the week]]. Another important addition was the [[friendship]] system. [[Shiny Pokémon]] also first appeared, most notably a [[Red Gyarados]] at the [[Lake of Rage]]. Trainers could also return to [[Kanto]] and face the [[Gym Leader]]s that were present in the original games. Pokémon Gold and Silver made its way to North America on October 11th, 2000.

The anime followed, of course, and {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} also arrived at Johto in [[EP117|an episode]] that aired in Japan on October 14th, 1999 and in the US on October 14th, 2000. ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' was then released to theaters on July 8th, 2000 in Japan and on April 6th, 2001 in North America, featuring the legendary {{p|Entei}}.

A new trading card set called {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} featured the first Generation II Pokémon to the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}. It was released in Japan on December 10, 1999 and in the United States on December 16, 2000.

A sequel to {{g|Puzzle League}} was released on September 21st, 2000 for [[Game Boy Color]], this time in Japan, titled {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}. It made its way to North America on December 4th, 2000.

On December 14th, 2000, {{g|Stadium 2|a sequel to the Stadium series was released in Japan}}, bringing the [[Generation II]] Pokémon into full 3D for the first time. This game reached North America on March 25th, 2001.

Like Pokémon Yellow, a [[Versions|third version]] was made called {{game|Crystal}}, which was released in Japan on December 14th, 2000 and in North America on July 21st, 2001. Pokémon Crystal had several notable changes from Gold and Silver. {{p|Suicune}} was the [[version mascot]] and the focus of the plot. Crystal was also the first portable Pokémon game to feature animations for every Pokémon. Trainers in Japan received the added bonus of being able to trade, battle, and even obtain the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Celebi}} wirelessly by using a cell phone to connect to the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]]. Trainers were also, for the first time, allowed to choose their character's [[gender]].

===Anime and manga in GS===
[[File:PokemonAdv08.png|thumb|right|Volume 8 of the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
[[File:Mewtwo Returns DVD US.jpg|thumb|left|DVD Cover for Mewtwo Returns]] On December 30th, 2000, the first feature-length special of the Pokémon anime was released in Japan as a sequel to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', titled ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. It was later released on DVD in the United States on December 5th, 2001.

In June 2000, a {{pkmn|manga}} series by [[Muneo Saitō]] titled ''[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]'' was published in Japan. This manga followed the plot of the [[Generation II]] games, before abruptly ending after three volumes with very little resolution. Another new manga series by [[Takashi Teshirogi]] based on the anime's new seasons called ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]'' was published on February 26th, 2001.

Another anime movie, ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', debuted in theaters in Japan on July 7th, 2001, and in North America on October 25th, 2002. It featured two [[legendary Pokémon]] prominent in {{game|Crystal}}: {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Suicune}}.

The ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga finally caught up to the second generation on August 8th, 2001, when {{PAV|8}} was published in Japan, starting [[Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)|a new chapter]]. This chapter was much longer than the previous chapters of the series, lasting no less than 7 full volumes. Additionally, this is the only volume to share its release date with future volumes in Japanese, being that the [[Pokémon Adventures volume 9|two]] [[Pokémon Adventures volume 10|after]] it were published at the same time.

{{p|Raikou}}, the only member of the [[legendary beasts]] yet to be featured in an anime movie at the time, received its own made-for-TV special, ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', on December 30th, 2001. This special didn't feature {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, but rather new characters based on the [[player character]]s of the second generation.

On July 13th, 2002, the fifth and final movie of the [[original series]], ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', was released in Japanese theaters. Distributed on limited release by [[Miramax Films]], it opened in select American theaters on May 16th, 2003.

==Generation III==
===Advancing to a new age===
[[File:EP205.png|left|thumb|The first Kecleon]]In July 2001 [[EP205|an episode]] of the anime aired in Japan featuring a Pokémon never previously seen - {{p|Kecleon}}. Soon, Kecleon and others like {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Duskull}} and {{p|Volbeat}} showed up in theaters in two [[PK10|Pikachu]] [[PK11|shorts]] while {{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} were featured in [[M05|the fifth]] Pokémon movie. During the [[Silver Conference]] Ash battled {{jo|Harrison}}, a Trainer from [[Littleroot Town]] in [[Hoenn]]. [[Professor Birch]], along {{p|Poochyena|with}} {{p|Lotad|other}} {{p|Sharpedo|Pokémon}}, made a cameo in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''. Through this, it became known that the next generation of Pokémon was just around the corner.

Indeed, a major overhaul of the main game series occurred when Pokémon arrived on the [[Game Boy Advance]] on November 21st, 2002 when {{2v|Ruby|Sapphire}} were released in Japan. Trainers found themselves in the southern land called [[Hoenn]] where {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|135 new Pokémon}} were waiting to be discovered. The games reached North America on March 18th 2003 and had many new features, the most prominent being [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Double Battle]]s, Pokémon [[Ability|abilities]] and [[nature]]s for each Pokémon, along with the reform of [[effort values]] and [[individual values]]. Also introduced in these versions were more detailed [[weather conditions]] and two new [[villainous teams]], [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]]. Due to the extensive changes to the system, however, this generation was not compatible with earlier generations.

[[File:Agseries.jpg|thumb|left|A poster for the [[Advanced Generation series]] of the Pokémon anime]]The anime began a new series, {{series|Advanced Generation}}, which [[AG001|started]] in Japan on the same day as the release of the games and reached North America almost a year later. A great deal was changed in this series, including the introduction of a new main character, {{an|May}}, based on her game counterpart. Two new movies were produced during the time in [[Hoenn]]: ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' (which was released on July 19th, 2003 in Japan and on June 1st, 2004 on video and DVD in North America) and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' (which was released on July 17th, 2004 in Japan and on January 22nd, 2005 on North American television).

Around the same time of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, a show called ''[[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]]'' began to air weekly in Japan, focusing not on {{Ash}}, but on other characters of the anime, such as {{an|Misty}}, {{An|Brock}}, {{Tracey}}, {{Gary}}, [[Ritchie]], {{an|Casey}} and [[Sakura]]. The English dubbed version, ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'', first aired in the United Kingdom in May 2005, finally dubbing ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' special to English along the way, three and a half years after its original Japanese airing.

[[Nintendo]] transferred the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} license from [[Wizards of the Coast]] to itself in 2003, and released {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire|its first set}} on January 31st, introducing new game mechanics and a new card design. This set was released in North America on June 18th, 2003.

===More spin-offs===
To solve the problem of limited Pokémon storage in the continuously growing Pokémon world, {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}} was released May 30, 2003 in Japan, July 11, 2004 in North America, allowing Trainers to store up to 1,500 Pokémon from their Generation III games.

A small spin-off game named {{g|Channel}} for [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] was released in Japan on July 13th, 2003. It focused on a TV-broadcasting network airing a variety of Pokémon programs, with the player playing the role of the test audience. The game also included a unique anime episode, ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. Pokémon Channel reached North America on December 1st, 2003.

On July 28th, 2003, {{PAV|15}} of the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga was first published, starting [[Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Adventures)|another chapter]], this one following the third generation's story. This was the first chapter in the series not to feature previously introduced characters. Other manga series, such as ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]'', have also moved into the RS era around the same time.

A sequel to {{g|Pinball}} met the third generation in {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}} for [[Game Boy Advance]] on August 1st, 2003 in Japan and on August 23rd, 2003 in North America.

The ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' manga series received a third generation sequel in ''[[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]'', the {{vol|Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire|1|first volume of which}} was first released on September 25th, 2003. ''[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]'' has also received a sequel in the form of ''[[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]]'', first published on December 29th, 2003.

The 3D version of [[Generation III]] came in the form of {{g|Colosseum}} on November 21st, 2003 in Japan and March 22nd, 2004 in North America on the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]]. Unlike the [[Pokémon Stadium series]], this game also featured an RPG taking place in the desolate [[region]] of [[Orre]]. The game's main addition to the growing [[Pokémon universe]] was [[Shadow Pokémon]].

===Back to Kanto and onward to the Battle Frontier===
[[File:Pokemon_FireRed_boxart_EN-US.jpg|thumb|right|Pokémon FireRed Version box art]]On January 29th, 2004, two new [[version|games]] were released in Japan: {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. They arrived in North America on September 9th, 2004, and were remakes of {{game|Red and Blue|s}} which brought the games up to Generation III standards, as well as adding wireless connectivity (through a [[GBA Wireless Adapter|wireless adapter]] for the Game Boy Advance) and a new region — the [[Sevii Islands]]. These games also gave the [[event Pokémon]] {{p|Deoxys}} [[Form differences|two additional forms]], which could only be obtained by moving Deoxys to a {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}} or {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}} cartridge.

Not yet finished with the [[Hoenn]] story, Game Freak developed a third version to complement Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, {{game|Emerald}}. This game was released in Japan on September 16, 2004, and in North America on May 1, 2005. Emerald featured the same wireless connectivity as FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as an updated version of Hoenn with many new features, including the Hoenn {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, the ability to re-battle Gym Leaders, an altered plot, and animations for all Pokémon, as in Crystal.

The {{pkmn|anime}} [[AG132|caught up]] with both the Generation I remakes and Emerald by having the group travel back to [[Kanto]] and face the Kanto {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} there. During this season's time two more movies were produced: ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (premiering in Japan on July 16, 2005) and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' (debuting in Japanese cinemas on July 15, 2006).

On August 28, 2006, {{PAV|22}} of the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' was published, starting the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, and on June 23, 2007, {{PAV|26}} started the {{chap|Emerald}}. Another short manga series called ''[[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]'' was written by [[Shigekatsu Ihara]], focusing on the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

===Original new concepts===
A spin-off racing game called {{g|Dash}} was released in Japan on December 2nd, 2004 and in North America on March 14th, 2005. It was the first of many Pokémon games made for the [[Nintendo DS]].

On August 4, 2005, Trainers were invited back to [[Orre]] in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, a sequel to {{g|Colosseum}} taking place about five years later. This game found its way to North America on October 3, 2005.

A spin-off puzzle game, {{g|Trozei!}}, was released on October 20, 2005 in Japan and on March 6, 2006 in North America. The game had a story mode, which followed [[Lucy Fleetfoot]] as she attempted to take down the [[Phobos Battalion]].

Starting with the {{Trading Card Game}} expansion {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}, which was released on October 28, 2005 in Japan and only three days later in the United States, a new special kind of Pokémon called {{TCG|δ Delta Species}} was introduced. δ Delta Species Pokémon were found only in a few TCG expansions, and were given a backstory involving a new region called [[Holon]].

[[File:Ranger_box.jpg|thumb|left|210px|Pokémon Ranger box art]]A new style of play saw light on November 17, 2005, with {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}} — a pair of games, one for [[Game Boy Advance]] and one for [[Nintendo DS]] — in which the {{player}} is turned into a Pokémon. The games, released in North America on September 18th, 2006, received adaptations in the anime episode ''[[SS019]]'' and the manga series ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]''.

Another new twist on Pokémon came in the spin-off [[Nintendo DS]] game {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} on March 23, 2006. This time, players didn't play as regular [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, but as {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s traveling the land of [[Fiore]] with a device called the [[Capture Styler]] instead of [[Poké Ball]]s. It was released in North America on October 30th, 2006. The game was also promoted in the anime through the appearance of Pokémon Rangers in [[AG155|the main series]], [[AG171|a special episode]] and [[M09|the ninth movie]], and in a short [[W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic|manga series]].

===Ten years of Pokémon===
2006 was marked officially as [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Pokémon's tenth anniversary]], and was celebrated as such in many ways, such as [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America|Journey Across America]]. Among other things, an English CD was released titled ''[[Pokémon X]] - 10 Years of Pokémon''.

On April 29, 2006, a special episode of the {{pkmn|anime}} called ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' was broadcast in the United States. This was the first episode to use [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s new voice actors (Pokémon USA at the time), causing big [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|controversy]] among the Pokémon fan community. The special was eventually broadcast in Japan as streaming video from the TV Tokyo ''Anitele'' web site from October 13 to October 31, 2006.

In fall 2006, another section of the Pokémon franchise was created in the form of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]] in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia, made by [[Kaiyodo]]. The figures reached North America and Japan in 2007.

==Generation IV==
===Diamond and Pearl===
[[File:Dpseries.jpg|thumb|right|A poster for the Diamond & Pearl anime series]]Just like with {{p|Kecleon}} in [[Generation III]], the public learned of [[Generation IV]] through a new Pokémon — {{p|Munchlax}} — in May of 2004. Munchlax was soon featured in {{g|Dash}}, as well as [[M07|the seventh movie]] and later [[May's Munchlax|the main anime]]. Others such as {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}}, and {{p|Weavile}} then made their way to [[M08|the eighth movie]], and {{p|Mantyke}}, {{p|Buizel}}, and {{p|Chatot}} appeared in [[M09|the ninth]], which featured {{p|Manaphy}} — a new [[legendary Pokémon]] that even became obtainable in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}.

{{2v|Diamond|Pearl}} were eventually released for [[Nintendo DS]] in Japan on September 28, 2006, and in North America on April 22, 2007. Along with {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon|107 new Pokémon}} in the new huge land of [[Sinnoh]], these games offered a pseudo-3D rendering of the overworld, the return of the [[time]] system, visible [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences between Pokémon]], a split between [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s, a new [[villainous team]], known as [[Team Galactic]] and [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s.

The anime {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} [[DP001|started]] in Japan and in the US in synchronization with the release of the games. Like the previous series, it introduced a new female character, {{an|Dawn}}, based on her game counterpart.

The three {{pkmn|movie}}s of this series form a continuous trilogy. The first part of the trilogy, ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', premiered on July 14, 2007 in Japanese theaters, and aired on February 24, 2008 on North American televisions. The second part, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' premiered in Japan on July 19, 2008, and aired on February 13, 2009 on North American televisions. The third and final movie of the trilogy, ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', premiered on July 18, 2009 in Japan, has aired on Cartoon Network in the United States on November 20, 2009.

A new {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl|TCG set}} was released in Japan on November 30, 2006 and in the United States on May 23, 2007, featuring the new Pokémon from [[Sinnoh]].

===New sequels===
[[File:PBRAmerican.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Pokémon Battle Revolution box art]]On December 14, 2006, two weeks after the launch of Nintendo's [[Wii]] console, [[Generation IV]] Pokémon turned 3D in the form of {{g|Battle Revolution}}. It was released in the United States on June 25, 2007.

Several manga series were written for the fourth generation. The first volume of ''{{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}'', the new sequel of ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]'', was published in Japan on January 26th, 2007. One month later, on February 27th, [[Shigekatsu Ihara]]'s ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]'' was first published.

The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|paired sequels for]] [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] for [[Nintendo DS]] were released in Japan on September 13, 2007 and in North America on April 20, 2008. Just like before, [[SS020|an anime adaptation]] was also produced and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team|a manga series]] was published.

{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s were also brought into the fourth generation in a sequel called {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, set in the new land of [[Almia]]. It was released in Japan on March 20, 2008 and in North America on November 10, 2008. [[DP071|Anime]] [[DP072|special]] were also produced and aired on the same day as the Japanese release, and a [[Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Batonnage - the Comic|short manga]] was posted as a webcomic on the Japanese Pokémon website. In March 6, 2010, another Ranger game, {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}} was released in Japan. The new game set in the [[region]] of [[Oblivia]] was followed by [[SS022|several]] [[SS023|anime]] [[DP169|specials]].

Like with Pokémon Box in Generation III, a storage game titled [[My Pokémon Ranch]] was released on March 25, 2008 in Japan and on June 9, 2008 in North America, featuring the character of [[Hayley]].

Another manga series, [[Miho Asada]]'s ''[[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]]'' was collected and published on March 28, 2008. ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' then started its {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} with {{PAV|30}} on December 25th, 2008.

The third [[version]] of [[Generation IV]], {{v|Platinum}}, was released on September 13, 2008 in Japan and on March 22, 2009 in North America, bringing new [[Form differences|Pokémon forms]] into the ring for {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Rotom}}, as well as updates similar to those found in Pokémon Emerald.

{{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} was followed by a third version, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]], which was released in Japan on April 18, 2009. Just like the third versions of the main series, Explorers of Sky had additional content. [[SS021|Another anime adaptation]] was produced as well. [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Another set of games]] of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series was also produced for WiiWare, released in Japan on August 4, 2009.

===Johto's Heart and Soul===
[[File:LugiaLEGENDHeartGoldSoulSilver113.jpg|thumb|150px|right|{{TCG ID|SoulSilver Collection|Lugia LEGEND|29}}]]Ever since the [[Generation III]] remakes for the incompatible [[Generation I]] {{2v2|Red|Green}} games, Pokémon fans have widely speculated that remakes of the [[Generation II]] Pokémon games, {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, would be made for [[Nintendo DS]]. Indeed, the paired remakes, titled {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, were eventually released in Japan on September 12, 2009, and were released in the United States on March 14, 2010. The games were referred to in the {{pkmn|anime}} in [[DP143|an episode]] that featured {{an|Lyra|the counterpart of the new player character}} and the three starter Pokémon of [[Johto]], {{TP|Dawn|one of whom|Quilava}} even joined the regular cast. {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver|A new expansion set}} for the TCG was also released to celebrate the new games.

A new game for the Wii: [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], was released on December 5, 2009. The game was released in North America and Europe in the spring of 2010.

==Generation V==
===A Fresh Start===
[[File:Pokemon White Boxart JP.png|thumb|left|Pokémon White box]]On February 7, 2010, [[Pokémon Sunday]] revealed a new Pokémon: {{p|Zoroark}}. [[Generation V]] was dawning, and it quickly became clear that even though the new games, {{game|Black and White|s}}, would again be on the Nintendo DS platform, everything about them would be quite new. In an unexpected move, Nintendo revealed that no old Pokémon would be available in the games until the main storyline had been completed, effectively giving both new and old Trainers in [[Unova]], a region based on the New York City metropolitan area, rather than Japan, a completely fresh experience. On September 18, 2010, when the games were released in Japan, {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|156 new Pokémon}} were introduced, making this the biggest Pokémon generation yet.

Maintaining the innovations of Generation IV, Black and White added further to the time system that had been introduced more than ten years prior, now having the [[seasons]] change, and with them, Pokémon distribution and the time of day, with days being longer during summer and shorter during winter. The sprite animation system introduced in Generation III with Emerald was also done away with, returning Pokémon sprites to a system more like that of Crystal in Generation II - though now Pokémon move throughout the battle. Pokémon Contests have disappeared completely, with [[Pokémon Musical]] taking their place, though [[moves]] and [[condition]] have no purpose in these competitions. [[Triple Battle]]s, an expansion on the Double Battle concept introduced two generations prior, made position, as well as team cohesiveness, an important part of battle.

Unlike previous paired games, which generally differed only in Pokémon distribution, and ultimately, the availability of [[version mascot|the Pokémon on the boxart]] at the conclusion of the main storyline, Black and White feature greater differences between the worlds of the opposite versions on level with those between paired and third version of earlier generations - [[Opelucid City]] in Black is highly technological, while in White it is laid-back and traditional, whereas two version-exclusive locations, [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], appear in the same location in their same-name version.

[[File:BWseries.png|thumb|right|A poster for the ''[[Best Wishes series]]'' of the Pokémon anime]]
The anime was quick to follow with a new series, {{series2|Best Wishes}}. Unlike previous generations, no Pokémon from Generation V were shown in the closing episodes of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, although the thirteenth movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark Master of Illusions]]'', featured {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} as major characters, the only Generation V Pokémon featured prior to ''Best Wishes''.

Similar to the original series, Ash's companions this time around are two Gym Leaders: {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Iris}}. Like the games, the new series was also given a facelift. No Pokémon from previous generations (apart from [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{MTR}}) are shown in the episodes. Longtime anime characters, including the protagonist [[Ash Ketchum]] receive an upgraded appearance, most notably in regards to their eyes.

In an unprecedented move, ''two'' movies, rather than one, were released together as [[M14|the fourteenth Pokémon movie]], though the differences between the two are much alike the differences between Black Version and White Version.

===It's A Second Step Into Unova===
Sequels to Black and White, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]], were released to Japan in June 2012 and are coming to North America and Europe in October 2012. The games feature two new forms of [[Kyurem]], called Black Kyurem (Japanese: ブラックキュレム) and White Kyurem (Japanese: ホワイトキュレム), as well as new forms of the [[Kami trio]] and [[Keldeo]]. The games take place two years after Black and White, and many things have changed in the Unova region.

==The future of Pokémon==
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The history of the Pokémon media franchise already spans two decades, and is rich with five [[generation]]s, many [[version|main series games]], [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]], a {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, four series of {{pkmn|anime}} complete with 15 {{pkmn|movie}}s, many series of {{pkmn|manga}}, [[Pokémon Live!|a musical]], and plenty of {{cat|music}}, but it is far from over.

Even though [[Generation V]] has not finished yet, it will be continued with Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. A sixth generation of games will come in time. [[Future generations of Pokémon|New generations]] will extend the series much as the previous five have, with the Pokémon total likely falling beyond 750 when the sixth generation arrives. However, for now, only time will tell.

==Related articles==
* [[Future generations of Pokémon]]
* [[History of the Pokémon world]]

==References==
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A '''version mascot''' is a Pokémon that appears on the boxart—and often label—of one of the [[Pokémon games]] in the main series.

Early on, the first two version mascots in a generation shared more of a relation with each other than with the third; however, in the Hoenn and Sinnoh trilogies, all three had a significant relationship between them.

==[[Main series]]==
==={{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I}}===
===={{color2|{{red color}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|R}}{{color2|{{green color}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|G}}{{color2|{{blue color}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|B}}{{color2|{{yellow color}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Y}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}" width=600px
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |  
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|First and second game}}
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Third game}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
! width="2%" rowspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|JP}}
| width="24%" style="background:#{{red color light}}" | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red}} [[File:Spr 1g 006.png]] {{pcolor|Charizard|{{red color dark}}}}
| width="24%" style="background:#{{green color light}}" | {{color2|{{green color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green}} [[File:Spr 1g 003.png]] {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{green color dark}}}}
| width="24%" style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}} [[File:Spr 1b 009.png]] {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{blue color dark}}}}
| width="24%" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}} [[File:Spr 1y 025.png]] {{pcolor|Pikachu|{{yellow color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| colspan="3" | Final form of a {{color2|000|starter Pokémon}}
| Only {{color2|000|starter Pokémon}}
|- align="center"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|INT}}
| style="background:#{{red color light}}" | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}} [[File:Spr 1b 006.png]] {{pcolor|Charizard|{{red color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}} [[File:Spr 1b 009.png]] {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{blue color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}} [[File:Spr 1y 025.png]] {{pcolor|Pikachu|{{yellow color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff" colspan="2" | Final form of a {{color2|000|starter Pokémon}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan="2" | Only {{color2|000|starter Pokémon}}
|}
{{-}}

==={{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II}}===
====[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|{{color|{{gold color}}|G}}{{color|{{silver color}}|S}}]]{{color2|{{crystal color}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}" width=450px
|-
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|First and second game}}
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Third game}}
|- align="center"
| width="33%" style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}} [[File:Spr 2g 250.png]] {{pcolor|Ho-Oh|{{gold color dark}}}}
| width="33%" style="background:#{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}} [[File:Spr 2s 249.png]] {{pcolor|Lugia|{{silver color dark}}}}
| width="33%" style="background:#{{crystal color light}}" | {{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}} [[File:Spr 2c 245.gif]] {{pcolor|Suicune|{{crystal color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|000|Trio master|Masters}} of {{color2|000|Legendary trio|legendary trios}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Part of a {{color2|000|legendary trio}}
|}
{{-}}

==={{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III}}===
====[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|{{color|{{ruby color}}|R}}{{color|{{sapphire color}}|S}}]]{{color2|{{emerald color}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|{{color|{{firered color}}|FR}}{{color|{{leafgreen color}}|LG}}]]====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|First and second game}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Third game}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| width="30%" style="background:#{{ruby color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}} [[File:Spr 3r 383.png]] {{pcolor|Groudon|{{ruby color dark}}}}
| width="30%" style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sapphire color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}} [[File:Spr 3r 382.png]] {{pcolor|Kyogre|{{sapphire color dark}}}}
| width="33%" style="background:#{{emerald color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} [[File:Spr 3e 384.gif]] {{pcolor|Rayquaza|{{emerald color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| colspan="6" style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Weather trio|Weather trio}}
|- align="center"
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Remakes}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| style="background:#{{firered color light}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{firered color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}} [[File:Spr 3f 006.png]] {{pcolor|Charizard|{{firered color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{leafgreen color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}} [[File:Spr 3f 003.png]] {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{leafgreen color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| colspan="6" style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Final form of a {{color2|000|starter Pokémon}}
|-
|}
{{-}}

==={{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV}}===
====[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|{{color|{{diamond color}}|D}}{{color|{{pearl color}}|P}}]]{{color2|{{platinum color}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|{{color|{{heartgold color}}|HG}}{{color|{{soulsilver color}}|SS}}]]====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|First and second game}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Third game}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| width="30%" style="background:#{{diamond color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond}} [[File:Spr 4d 483.png]] {{pcolor|Dialga|{{diamond color dark}}}}
| width="30%" style="background:#{{pearl color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl}} [[File:Spr 4d 484.png]] {{pcolor|Palkia|{{pearl color dark}}}}
| width="33%" style="background:#{{platinum color light}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{platinum color dark}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} [[File:Spr 4p 487O.png]] {{pcolor|Giratina|{{platinum color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| colspan="6" style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Creation trio}}
|- align="center"
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Remakes}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{heartgold color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}} [[File:Spr 4h 250.png]] {{pcolor|Ho-Oh|{{heartgold color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}} [[File:Spr 4h 249.png]] {{pcolor|Lugia|{{soulsilver color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| colspan="6" style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Trio master|Masters}} of {{color2|000|Legendary trio|legendary trios}}
|-
|}
{{-}}

==={{color2|{{unova color}}|Generation V}}===
====[[Pokémon Black and White Versions|{{color|{{black color}}|B}}{{color|{{white color}}|W}}]][[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Versions|{{color|{{black color}}|B2}}{{color|{{white color}}|W2}}]]====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{unova color}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|First and second game}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{unova color dark}}"
| width="30%" style="background:#{{black color light}};" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}} [[File:Spr 5b 643.png]] {{pcolor|Reshiram|{{black color dark}}}}
| width="30%" style="background:#{{white color light}};" | {{color2|{{white color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}} [[File:Spr 5b 644.png]] {{pcolor|Zekrom|{{white color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
{{color2|000|Tao Trio|Tao Dragons}}
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Sequels}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{unova color dark}}"
| width="30%" style="background:#{{black 2 color light}};" | {{color2|{{black 2 color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}} [[File:Spr 5b2 646B.png]] {{color2|{{black 2 color dark}}|Black}} {{pcolor|Kyurem|{{black 2 color dark}}}}
| width="30%" style="background:#{{white 2 color light}};" | {{color2|{{white 2 color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}} [[File:Spr 5b2 646W.png]] {{color2|{{white 2 color dark}}|White}} {{pcolor|Kyurem|{{white 2 color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
{{pcolor|Kyurem|000}} {{color2|000|Formes}}
|}
{{-}}

==Side series==
===={{color2|{{link color}}|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Pokémon}} {{color2|{{link color}}|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}" width=600px
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
! rowspan="2" width="2%" style="background:#{{kanto color light}} {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|JP}}
| style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Stadium003.png|96px]][[File:Stadium006.png|96px]][[File:Stadium009.png|96px]][[File:Stadium025.png|96px]] {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|{{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}, {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}, {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}} {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|and}} {{pcolor|Pikachu|{{kanto color dark}}}}}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| Version mascots of {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green, Red}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Pokémon Stadium (English)|EN}}
| style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | [[File:Stadium006.png|96px]][[File:Stadium009.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}} {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|and}} {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Version mascots of {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
|}
{{-}}

===={{color2|{{link color}}|Pokémon Stadium 2}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}" width=200px
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Stadium250.png|96px]][[File:Stadium249.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Ho-Oh|{{johto color dark}}}} {{color|{{johto color dark}}|and}} {{pcolor|Lugia|{{johto color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Version mascots of {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold and Silver}}
|}
{{-}}

===={{color2|{{colosseum color}}|Pokémon Colosseum}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{colo color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{colo color}}"
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{colo color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Box Colo 383.png]] [[File:Box Colo 382.png]] {{pcolor|Groudon|{{colo color dark}}}} {{color|{{colo color dark}}|and}} {{pcolor|Kyogre|{{colo color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| Version mascots of {{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{colo color light}}" | [[File:Box Colo 244.png]] [[File:Box Colo 245.png]] [[File:Box Colo 243.png]] {{color|{{colo color dark}}|{{pcolor|Entei|{{colo color dark}}|Entei}}, {{pcolor|Suicune|{{colo color dark}}}}, and {{pcolor|Raikou|{{colo color dark}}}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Legendary beasts}} obtainable as {{color2|000|Shadow Pokémon}}
|}
{{-}}

===={{color2|{{XD color}}|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{XD color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{XD color}}"
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{XD color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:249Shadow.png]] {{color2|{{XD color dark}}|Shadow Lugia}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Main {{color2|000|Shadow Pokémon}} opponent
|}

===={{color2|{{pbr color}}|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{pbr color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{pbr color}}"
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{pbr color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:483.png]][[File:484.png]][[File:025.png]] {{color|{{pbr color dark}}|{{pcolor|Dialga|{{pbr color dark}}|Dialga}}, {{pcolor|Palkia|{{pbr color dark}}}}, and {{pcolor|Pikachu|{{pbr color dark}}}}}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| Version mascots of {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl}} and Pokémon's mascot
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| style="background:#{{pbr color light}}" | [[File:389.png]][[File:392.png]][[File:395.png]] {{color|{{pbr color dark}}|{{pcolor|Torterra|{{pbr color dark}}|Torterra}}, {{pcolor|Infernape|{{pbr color dark}}}}, and {{pcolor|Empoleon|{{pbr color dark}}}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Final forms of starter Pokémon
|}
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==Spin-off games==
===Pokémon Ranger===
===={{color2|{{ranger color}}|Pokémon Ranger (game)|Pokémon Ranger}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{ranger color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{ranger color}}"
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{ranger color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:230msra.png]] [[File:006msra.png]] [[File:373msra.png]] [[File:330msra.png]] {{color|{{ranger color dark}}|{{pcolor|Kingdra|{{ranger color dark}}}}, {{pcolor|Charizard|{{ranger color dark}}}}, {{pcolor|Salamence|{{ranger color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Flygon|{{ranger color dark}}}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | The {{color2|000|Jungle Relic}}'s Water, Fire, Destruction, and Wind challenges
|}

===={{color2|{{SoA color}}|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{SoA color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{SoA color}}"
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{SoA color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:491.png]] {{pcolor|Darkrai|{{SoA color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| {{color2|000|Team Dim Sun}}'s goal 
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | [[File:448.png]][[File:485.png]][[File:488.png]] {{color|{{SoA color dark}}|{{pcolor|Lucario|{{SoA color dark}}}}, {{pcolor|Heatran|{{SoA color dark}}}}, and {{pcolor|Cresselia|{{SoA color dark}}}}}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| Gem Guardians of the {{color2|000|The King of Almia and the Three Princes#Tears of Princes|Tears of Princes}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | [[File:393.png]][[File:025.png]][[File:446.png]] {{color|{{SoA color dark}}|{{pcolor|Piplup|{{SoA color dark}}|Piplup}}, {{pcolor|Pikachu|{{SoA color dark}}}}, and {{pcolor|Munchlax|{{SoA color dark}}}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Two of the 17 {{color2|000|Partner Pokémon}} and Pokémon's mascot
|}
{{-}}

===={{color2|{{GS color}}|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs}}====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{GS color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{GS color}}"
|- align="center"
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{GS color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:381.png]][[File:380.png]] {{pcolor|Latios|{{GS color dark}}}} {{color|{{GS color dark}}|and}} {{pcolor|Latias|{{GS color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Pokémon obtained via {{color2|000|Ranger Sign}} based on player's gender
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | [[File:172.png]] {{pcolor|Pichu|{{GS color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| colspan="3" | {{color2|000|Partner Pokémon}} in the present
|- align="center" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | [[File:244.png]][[File:243.png]][[File:245.png]] {{color|{{GS color dark}}|{{pcolor|Entei|{{GS color dark}}}}, {{pcolor|Raikou|{{GS color dark}}}}, and {{pcolor|Suicune|{{GS color dark}}}}}}
|- align="center"
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Legendary Beasts}} obtained via {{color2|000|Ranger Sign|Ranger Signs}}
|}
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{{Project Games notice}}

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Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions

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{{Samename|[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion|HeartGold & SoulSilver (TCG)}}
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{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=heartgold|bordercolorscheme=soulsilver
|name=Pokémon HeartGold Version
|name2=Pokémon SoulSilver Version
|jname=ポケットモンスターハートゴールド
|jname2=ポケットモンスターソウルシルバー
|boxart=Pokemon HeartGold Version box.jpg
|boxart2=Pokemon SoulSilver Version box.jpg
|caption=Pokémon HeartGold Version's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Ho-Oh}}.
|caption2=Pokémon SoulSilver Version's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Lugia}}.
|jbox=HG JP boxart.jpg
|jbox2=SoulSilverJP-ART.jpg
|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters HeartGold.
|jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters SoulSilver.
|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
|category=RPG
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]], [[Infrared|IR]] (for Pokéwalker), [[dual-slot mode]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation IV]] [[version|main series]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=3+
|oflc=G
|grb=ALL
|release_date_ja=September 12, 2009<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/hgss/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
|release_date_na=March 14, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=March 25, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20095 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon HeartGold Version]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20096 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon SoulSilver Version]</ref>
|release_date_eu=March 26, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/videogame-pokemontm-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref> April 2, 2010{{tt|*|Dutch versions}}<ref>[http://www.nintendo.be/NOE/nl_BE/news/2010/lancering_pokmon_heartgold_version_en_pokmon_soulsilver_version_uitgesteld_16569.html Nintendo of Belgium announcement] (Dutch)</ref>
|release_date_kr=February 4, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/pokemon_hgss/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref>
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/hgss/ Pokémon.co.jp] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ipkj/ Nintendo.co.jp] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/ Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/SMbDUlAHoYoFKJ0LEG5P8oBjDy8HDY0N Nintendo.com (HeartGold)] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/fIpnogOynK7K1gQq74MeOMcYriQppCnD Nintendo.com (SoulSilver)] [http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/ Official site]
}}
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
'''Pokémon HeartGold Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターハートゴールド''' ''Pocket Monsters HeartGold'') and '''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターソウルシルバー''' ''Pocket Monsters SoulSilver'') are paired [[Generation IV]] [[remake]]s of the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

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

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

The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, February 4, 2010 in Korea, March 14, 2010 in North America, March 25, 2010 in Australia and March 26, 2010 in Europe (this excludes {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, Luxembourg and parts of Belgium due to an in-game save error, with the patched copies later released on April 2, 2010).

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

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

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

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

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

Upon defeating the Gym Leader and obtaining the {{Badge|Glacier}}, the player receives a phone call from Prof. Elm about a strange radio signal emitted by Team Rocket, trying to connect with their missing leader, [[Giovanni]]. The player goes to the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] to investigate. Once there, they find the Tower to be taken over by Team Rocket. When the player ascends to the top floor, they find the director of the Radio Tower, only to discover that he has been impersonated by a Rocket and that the real Director is actually locked in Goldenrod's basement. Once the player enters the basement, they are once again encountered by Silver, who intends to defeat Team Rocket all by himself. He still questions the way he treats his Pokémon. Once the player gets to the very bottom of the basement, they find the Tower's real Director. He gives the player the Card Key, so that they can access the higher floors of the Radio Tower.

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

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

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

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

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

The player then travels east of Saffron to [[Celadon City]] and travels to the Gym taking on [[Erika]] and winning the {{Badge|Rainbow}}. Going back to Saffron and traveling east, the player comes to the [[Power Plant]] where they find that an important part of a machine in the plant has been stolen and they are unable to get the machine running. Traveling north of Saffron to [[Cerulean City]] the player finds out that a suspicious character has been hanging out around the Gym. Traveling north onto [[Kanto Route 24|Route 24]] the player finds and battles a [[Team Rocket]] grunt who is trying to revive the team unbeknownst to the fact that the team in Johto was disbanded by the player. The player defeats the grunt who admits that he dropped the part in the Cerulean Gym. The player goes to the Gym and retrieves the {{DL|List of key items in Generation II|Machine Part}}. They return it to the Power Plant and the machine is once again made up and running.

The player then moves through the [[Rock Tunnel]] arriving at [[Lavender Town]] where they discover that the former [[Pokémon Tower]] has now become a Radio Tower for Kanto. Talking to the director inside the tower, they receive the Radio Expansion Card which allows them to listen to radio stations in Kanto as a reward for restoring power at the power plant. Traveling the length of the [[Silence Bridge]] and [[Kanto Route 13|Routes 13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]], and [[Kanto Route 15|15]], the player arrives at [[Fuschia City]] and takes on the Gym Leader [[Janine]] who specializes in {{t|Poison}} types winning the {{Badge|Soul}}. Going back north to Cerulean and the up to Route 24, the player challenges the Nugget Crew and finds [[Misty]] with her boyfriend at [[Cerulean Cape]]. Misty's boyfriend runs off angering her until she realizes that the player is indeed, a challenger. The player returns to Cerulean Gym and takes on Misty's {{t|Water}} types winning the {{Badge|Cascade}}.

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

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

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

==Changes from Pokémon Gold and Silver==
===Aesthetic changes===
* The male [[player character]] receives a redesign and is now called {{ga|Ethan}}, while {{ga|Kris}} is replaced by a new female player character called {{ga|Lyra}}.
* All the game's music is rearranged to better utilize the DS's sound capabilities. A [[GB Sounds|key item]] allows the player to switch back and forth freely between the arranged soundtrack and original chiptune soundtrack.
* Ambient sound effects are used with greater frequency than in previous games; for example, running water, blowing wind and the player walking through grass will produce audible noises.
* The [[Pokégear]] has been redesigned. There are a range of skins that can be used and changed at the player's will.
[[File:HGSSpokedex.png|thumb|left|150px|Redesigned Pokédex]]
* Much like Kanto's was for its remakes, Johto's Pokédex has been redesigned. Unlike Kanto's remakes, which contained the same [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|regional Pokédex]] as the originals, [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|the original regional Pokédex]] for Johto has been [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|slightly altered]], including several [[Generation IV]] evolutions for Pokémon found in Johto.
* An image of certain locations, like in {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, appears when entering the location. Some of these images change depending on the time of day while others change the image of the Pokémon obtainable at the location on the image at random.
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s are redesigned once again. The Team Rocket {{tc|Executive}}s are also redesigned from Generation II, with four new ones appearing: [[Archer]], [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]]. Like [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s followed a planetary naming scheme, the Executives are all named for various real-world rockets.
* The Tin Tower is renamed the [[Bell Tower]].
* {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} each have their own unique battle music, while the [[legendary beasts]] each use differently remixed versions of their battle theme from {{game|Crystal}}.
* All former {{DL|Berries (Generation II)|Berry}} trees have become [[Apricorn]] trees.
* [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, {{ga|Silver}}, and {{ga|Red}} have animated battle sprites and battle intros, as in {{v2|Platinum}}. Many [[Gym]]s have been redesigned as well, some with new puzzles.
* {{m|Rock Smash}}, previously a TM usable on the field in the originals, is now a full-fledged HM as it has been since [[Generation III]]. {{m|Defog}} loses its HM status to the returning {{m|Whirlpool}}.
* {{m|Rock Climb}}, despite it not being available prior to [[Generation IV]], continues to be [[HM08]] and requires the [[Viridian Gym]] Badge. As a result, several caves and cliffs have markings which allow them to be scaled like in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* The [[Magnet Train]]'s tracks can be seen overhead on {{rt|32|Johto}}, as well as in [[Goldenrod City]] where the tracks were previously on street-level.
* [[Pal Park]] is located where the closed [[Kanto Safari Zone]] once stood in [[Fuchsia City]].
* The player can now see how many Kanto Badges they have. In the original games, the player could only see how many Johto Badges they had.
* [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Cianwood City]], while sharing a theme in Generation II, now feature separate remixed variations of the same theme.
* Some music in Kanto is changed, with [[Mt. Moon]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] changing their music to that which is used by of Johto's [[Union Cave]] and [[Ice Path]], respectively. Music in Cerulean City and Fuchsia City, as well as on [[Route]]s {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, rather than taking the theme used in Pewter City, Celadon City, and on {{rt|3|Kanto}} as they did in the original Generation II games, keep the theme used in Generation I and Generation III. The music used on {{rt|2|Kanto}}, however, is different from any previous generation; the Generation II theme, a remix of Viridian Forest theme in Generation I, is used solely in Viridian Forest, while the theme used in Generation I and Generation III is, like in Generation II, only used on {{rt|1|Kanto}}. Route 2 instead uses the theme that first appears on {{rt|3|Kanto}}. [[Cinnabar Island]] also gets its own music, a remix of its original theme, instead of using the Saffron City theme.
* The Goldenrod City Radio Tower has an observation deck accessible via elevator. This replaces the second recording room.
* There are wind turbines standing in New Bark Town and on Route 14.
* When viewing the [[stats]] of a Pokémon outside of battle, one of the stat names will be very light blue, indicating which stat is decreased by the Pokémon's [[nature]], and one will be very light red, indicating which stat is increased. If the Pokémon has a neutral nature, none of the stats will be colored.
* The [[Glitter Lighthouse]] in [[Olivine City]] contains balconies that are used to navigate through the tower. While on the balconies, the overhead viewing angle of the player changes. This is the first such instance of camera angle variation in the main series games and would later be implemented in different variations in {{game|Black and White|s}}.

===Location changes===
[[File:HGSS JohtoKanto.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], the accessible regions in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
* Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by Lyra/Ethan and her/his family.
* The {{jo|Battle Tower}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it the exact same {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} seen in Platinum.
* Two new routes, {{rt|47|Johto}} and {{rt|48|Johto}}, are introduced near [[Cianwood City]]. They lead to a new {{safari|Johto}}, as well as the [[Embedded Tower]] and the [[Cliff Cave]].
* [[Mt. Silver]] is much bigger and [[Viridian Forest]] is not cut down.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] remain as they were in Generation III (though [[Blaine]] still takes part of the Seafoam Islands), allowing the [[legendary Pokémon]] that live inside them to be battled. {{p|Moltres}}, formerly found in {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Mt. Ember]], can be found in Mt. Silver.
* The [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] takes a role similar to Sinnoh's [[Battleground]], where the rematches between the player and Gym Leaders take place.
* The [[Museum of Science]] in [[Pewter City]] and the [[Bike Shop]] in [[Cerulean City]] are open, although there's not much to the Museum of Science and the Bike Shop is packing up.
* [[Union Cave]]'s ladder from 1F to B1F has been shifted north (now closer to the north entrance). There are also many minor changes to B1F.
* The {{rt|23|Kanto}} in Generation II is now a part of [[Indigo Plateau]]. Route 23 no longer exists.

===Gameplay changes===
* All 493 Pokémon are capable of [[walking Pokémon|following players]] similar to {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} in {{v2|Yellow}}. [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] is also retained. The player can interact with their Pokémon by pressing 'A', and can see how their Pokémon is feeling at the moment. In battle, like Yellow's Pikachu, they are sent out from the side of the screen, rather than from a Poké Ball, unless in certain situations, such as while riding the [[bicycle]], surfing, or going indoors with a large Pokémon.
* A new series of events precede encountering the [[version mascot]]s in both versions, and thus it is mandatory for the player to engage in battle with the version mascot in order to continue with the game and proceed to the [[Pokémon League]], similar to the plots of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. In the originals, it was completely optional to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* The five [[Kimono Girl]]s from {{DL|Ecruteak City|Kimono Dance Theater|the Dance Theater}} in [[Ecruteak City]] now have a significant role in the game. During the player's adventure, he/she can meet each Kimono Girl at different points of the game where they will ask the player to do them a small favor. After receiving the [[Master Ball]] from [[Professor Elm]] and before meeting the [[version mascot]], each Kimono Girl tests the player with a battle. Once all five are defeated, they proceed to the [[Bell Tower]] (in HeartGold) and [[Whirl Islands]] (in SoulSilver) where they will perform a dance to summon {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}, respectively.
** As these events were not part of the plot of the originals, the Kimono Girls were to be battled earlier on in the game at the Ecruteak Dance Theater in order to earn {{HM|03|Surf}} from a man once all five were defeated. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a mischievous [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|grunt}} inside the theatre needs to be battled instead.
* [[Kurt]] and [[Apricorn]]s make a return to the series along with the respective [[Poké Ball]]s. Apricorns are now carried by the player in a new item, the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Apricorn Box}}. As in {{v2|Crystal}}, Kurt can be given multiples of the same color Apricorn at once in order to make multiple Poké Balls.
* While the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Rainbow Wing}} and {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Silver Wing}} only allow permission to climb the [[Bell Tower]] and enter Lugia's cave in the [[Whirl Islands]], respectively, the player cannot encounter their version's respective mascot until they obtain the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Clear Bell}} in HeartGold and the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Tidal Bell}} in SoulSilver. Since the Tidal Bell cannot be obtained in HeartGold and the Clear Bell cannot be obtained in SoulSilver, those items are not required in those versions to encounter the opposite mascot.
* Unlike [[Generation II]], new tasks are put in to complete that are now required to progress the story forward, such as obtaining the [[Pokégear|Radio Card]] for the Pokégear to be able to challenge [[Whitney]], and the Kimono Girls and version mascot event must be completed to challenge the Elite Four.
* The [[RageCandyBar]] is now a [[key item]]. This is likely to prevent the player from trading it to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, which does not have any item data for it.
* Similarly to the event {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Regigigas}}'s effect on Platinum, the [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] unlocks an event near the [[Ilex Forest]] [[Ilex Forest Shrine|Shrine]], where the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] can be obtained.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]], [[bag]], [[party]] interface, and the screen that pops up when pressing the ''Start'' or ''X'' buttons in the previous games all use the Nintendo DS's touch screen.
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] from other regions can be caught in the games. [[Hoenn]]'s legendaries, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, return in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, after Red has been defeated, and {{p|Rayquaza}} can be caught in both games if a Groudon from SoulSilver and a Kyogre from HeartGold are shown to Professor Oak. {{p|Latias}} (in HeartGold) or {{p|Latios}} (in SoulSilver) can be found roaming in [[Kanto]] later in the game after speaking to [[Steven Stone]]. The [[legendary birds]] can also be found in certain locations in Kanto while {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found at [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Cynthia]] makes an appearance in an event involving {{p|Arceus}}. This takes place in an area accessed from the [[Ruins of Alph]] that is far to the north, named the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]. This event allows players to obtain either {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} at level 1. The only way to obtain the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}} and Origin Forme Giratina in this game is to choose Giratina during this event.
* The [[Enigma Stone]] is an event key item that features a use similar to that of the [[Eon Ticket]]. It can allow other Eon Pokémon to be encountered (i.e. Latios in HeartGold and Latias in SoulSilver, respectively).
* {{m|Headbutt}}ing trees to locate certain Pokémon makes its return. However, this time it can also be used to collect Pokémon from [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] after the [[National Pokédex]] is acquired.
* The {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}} can be obtained in the flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] by bringing any [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Shaymin}} to show them.
* [[Eusine]], a major character from {{game|Crystal}} who was not in the original Gold and Silver, appears, as do other aspects originally featured in Crystal.
* A new sidequest, the [[Pokéathlon]], features ten mini-games that pit Pokémon in athletic competitions. Its system appears to be analogous to that of {{pkmn|Contests}} from previous games.
[[Image:Pokewalker.png|thumb|right|150px|The Pokéwalker]]
* Like the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|GBA Wireless Adapter]] that came with {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a bonus is included with the purchase of HeartGold and SoulSilver: a [[Poké Ball]]-shaped {{wp|pedometer}} called the [[Pokéwalker]] that has the capacity to link to the two games and hold a Pokémon. Storing a Pokémon in this manner increases its [[experience]] and [[friendship]] as the wearer walks. Other Pokémon can be captured in exclusive Pokéwalker-only areas and then transferred to the main game.
* [[Apricorn]]s are now the only items collected from plants on the field. [[Berry|Berries]] are instead collected from {{tc|Juggler}}s in [[Violet City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] in exchange for [[shard]]s, through the [[Pokéwalker]]'s Dowsing function, hidden on the ground, or from the deliveryman in [[Poké Mart]]s sent by the player's [[mom]] (if the player allows their mom to save money). Because only a few berries cannot be collected in these games, they must by traded over from other versions, similar to that of FireRed and LeafGreen. Though they cannot be grown on the ground like in [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]], they can be grown portably using the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Berry Pots}}, where the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|SquirtBottle}} is controlled via the touch screen to water four berries at a time.
* Using the [[Apriblender]], Apricorns can now also be mixed into drinks that increase a Pokémon's Pokéathlon stats by putting Apricorns in the blender and walking around.
* The [[Running Shoes]] are obtained in [[Cherrygrove City]] and can be permanently selected using the touchscreen [[menu]]. The selected item (from pressing Y or SELECT in previous games) is also on the touchscreen. Two items can be selected as opposed to just one.
* Due to the absence of the [[Vs. Seeker]], the [[Pokégear]] reintroduces an improved cell phone feature with a limitless call list. However, [[rematch|re-battling]] Trainers is now dependent on the day and time.
* Passing certain parts in the game can also affect the rematches by improving the team of the Trainers that can be re-battled. By defeating the Elite Four and then after collecting the 16 Badges the Pokémon team of that Trainer are fought at higher levels as long as each rematch phase has been fought at least once.
* [[Starter Pokémon]] from Kanto and Hoenn can be collected from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]], respectively, as appreciation for defeating Red.
* [[Photography|Commemorative photos]] can now be taken around Johto and Kanto with the player's partner Pokémon, team, [[Gym Leader]]s, and certain notable citizens.
* An {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive {{p|Celebi}} unlocks an encounter with former [[Team Rocket]] boss and Viridian Gym Leader [[Giovanni]]. Giovanni was mentioned repeatedly in the original Gold and Silver, but did not appear.
* Many Pokémon have acquired the ability to learn new moves and expand and improve their movesets; for example, {{p|Togepi}} can now learn {{m|Extrasensory}} through breeding.
* The [[GB Sounds]], a key item obtained after all 16 Badges have been obtained, allows players to swap the background music for the soundtrack from the original Gold and Silver, redone. New music tracks, such as the music that plays on Routes 47 and 48, also receive an 8-bit remix. However, not every track got an 8-bit remix and some can only be listened through the [[Pokémon Past Archive]] radio station in the Pokégear.
* When using the move {{m|Whirlpool}} outside of battle, instead of the whirlpool disappearing like in [[Generation II]], the player will simply surf over the whirlpools.
* Specific [[individual values]] may be passed down through {{pkmn|breeding}} depending on the [[EV-enhancing item]] that is held.
* The Trainers that appear in Viridian City's [[Trainer House]] are now influenced by communication through two Pokéwalkers as opposed to the previous method of Mystery Gifting with the Game Boy Color's infrared port due to it being available from the start.
* During the player's initial battle with the rival, he is known as Passerby Boy, unlike in Gold and Silver, where he was identified as ???. Players are still required to name him later.
* The man in Ilex Forest, who previously gave out the TM for {{m|Headbutt}} in Generation II has become a [[move tutor]] for that move. This is due to the fact that Headbutt is no longer a TM. Unlike other move tutors, he does not require anything from the player to tutor the move, and will do it as many times as the player would like.
* Similar to {{game|Crystal}}, the [[legendary beasts]] can be caught from the moment the player sees them fleeing in the [[Burned Tower]], with the exception of {{p|Suicune}} who can only be encountered in battle at {{rt|25|Kanto}}, instead of at the [[Bell Tower]]. Suicune can be seen running around in certain locations across Johto, as well as and Kanto.
* The map in the [[Pokégear]] has the same function as the {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}} for the Pokétch in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to track [[roaming Pokémon]]. Additionally the player does not need to face {{p|Raikou}} or {{p|Entei}} (as well as {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}) in battle first to be able to track them.
* Trainers in [[Kanto]] will now give out their Pokégear numbers, whereas only Trainers on Routes 26 and 27 would do so in the original games.
* In the original Gold and Silver, the real Janine was in the lower left corner of the Gym, while one of her Gym trainers was in the middle, where the Leader should be. This isn't the case in HeartGold and SoulSilver, where Janine was moved to the middle.
* It is now possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]. It is also now possible to Fly between Indigo Plateau or the Reception Gate and any location in either Kanto or Johto. Curiously, however, it's not possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}} and {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, whereas it was possible in FireRed and LeafGreen, but not in the original Gold and Silver.
* The clock reset interface from the original Pokémon Gold and Silver was removed, as was the case with {{game|Crystal}}. In its replacement is a microphone test interface which can be accessed via the button combination X,Y and Down on the title screen; though this feature, unlike the clock reset interface has been officially mentioned by Nintendo via the game instruction booklet.
* Any special Pokémon, such as {{p|Sudowoodo}}, can respawn to their specific location after the player defeats the [[Elite Four]] at any time, that is, if the Pokémon are first defeated.
* Decorating you Room, a big apsect of Gold/Silver, is absent in this game.

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

Similarly to other recently released Pokémon games, Pokémon from outside the regional Pokédex can be captured after defeating the [[Elite Four]] and earning the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]. Pokémon native to Sinnoh and Hoenn can be found in various methods. [[Pokémon outbreak|Swarms]] of Pokémon sometimes break out across the Johto and Kanto regions; oftentimes these are not native to either of the regions. Pokémon from other regions can be located by playing one of two special stations on the [[Pokégear]]'s radio function. There is a channel for Sinnoh Pokémon which plays only on Thursdays; the Hoenn channel only plays on Wednesdays. By having either of these programs turned on when in [[tall grass]] the chance of finding a foreign Pokémon increases. The [[Bug-Catching Contest]] also hosts, from time to time, Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokémon. They will only appear on Thursdays and Saturdays. The [[Johto Safari Zone]]'s customization option also allows for the finding of Pokémon from other regions.

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

As in all [[version|main series]] Pokémon games, there are a number of Pokémon which can be found in [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|one of the paired games, but not the other]]. A list of these Pokémon follows below.
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{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire}}
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{{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water}}
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{{Moveentrytm|168|Ariados|2|Bug|Poison}}
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{{Moveentrytm|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water}}
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{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying}}
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{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground}}
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==Reception==
The games received an 8.5/10 "Great" rating from {{wp|IGN}}<ref>[http://ds.ign.com/objects/143/14348189.html IGN: Pokemon SoulSilver Version] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>. Pokémon SoulSilver Version received an 87.94% at {{wp|Game Rankings}}<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/960100-pokemon-soulsilver-version/index.html Game Ranking: Pokemon SoulSilver Version] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>, ranking as the 10th best DS game of all time<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/index.html Game Ranking: DS Games index] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>, while HeartGold Version received a slightly less 87.83%<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/960099-pokemon-heartgold-version/index.html Game Ranking: Pokemon HeartGold Version] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>, also ranking the 6th most popular game, surpassed by {{wp|Super Scribblenauts}}, {{game|Diamond}}, {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|White}}, and {{game|Black}}<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/index.html Game Ranking: DS Games index] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>.

==Trivia==
* Several figures were given away with pre-orders. People could receive a {{p|Ho-Oh}} figure by pre-ordering HeartGold, a {{p|Lugia}} figure by pre-ordering SoulSilver, and an {{p|Arceus}} figure by pre-ordering the Japanese versions of both HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* These games mark the tenth anniversary since the release of the original {{2v|Gold|Silver}}.
** The games were also released in Japan almost exactly one year after the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, and exactly eleven years after {{game|Yellow}}, the first game to feature walking Pokémon.
* Unlike how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} used completely different Trainer sprites from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, many [[Trainer class]]es shared between regions, like Hikers and Psychics, keep their {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} sprites in battle.
* The font used for the English titles of these games are different than the font that has been used since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, while the Japanese logos are still in the same style used since those games. FireRed and LeafGreen also used a different font than the Hoenn games, however, it was still the same color.
** Additionally, the Ho-Oh crest shaped like a heart and Lugia soul are used in the English logos, while the fire and leaf that appear on FireRed and LeafGreen's Japanese logos were not used in the English release.
* These games mark the first time that the English versions were announced before the games themselves came out in Japan.
* Because of [[HM05]]'s conversion from {{m|Defog}} to {{m|Whirlpool}}, these games are the first in which all available HMs teach damaging moves (both Defog and Flash, contained in HM05, prevented this in previous games).
* These are the first games in which major characters offer their Pokémon for a trade with the player, with [[Gym Leader]]s [[Brock]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Jasmine]], and [[Hoenn]]'s former Champion [[Steven Stone]] offering Pokémon of their specialty type in exchange for another.
** These are the first games in which an in-game trade accepts a Pokémon of any kind, with Jasmine accepting such in exchange for her Steelix.
* Unlike how {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s intro was an updated version of the opening from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver have an entirely new intro, using none of the footage from the intro of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. The intro however, uses some music that was in the original and the title screen displays 3D renders of Ho-Oh and Lugia in movement similar to the original title screens.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver include the {{pkmn|Champion}}s from each of the previous paired versions: {{ga|Blue}} from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, [[Lance]] from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, [[Steven Stone]] from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, and [[Cynthia]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* The credits of HeartGold and SoulSilver are the first to feature [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members and [[villainous teams|villainous team]] members.
* There's a minor quirk involving the Poké Mart signs, in which they are sometimes shown to be placed ''on'' the roots of trees, making it appear as if it was built there.
* Another minor quirk is that the player will sometimes seem to be standing in the same spot as large Pokémon following them, such as {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* The Pokédex entries for the Pokémon that existed in Gold and Silver are carried on over to HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, much as how FireRed used the entries from the Japanese Red and Green while LeafGreen used the entries from Blue.
* These titles are the first Pokémon games to be available domestically in {{pmin|Canada}} in French, other than just in English.
** Similarly, these titles are the second set of Pokémon games (after the original {{2v2|Red|Blue}}) to be released in Latin America in Spanish.
* In the Japanese versions of Gold and Silver, Phanpy and Donphan were exclusive to Gold, and Teddiursa and Ursaring were exclusive to Silver. In international versions of Gold and Silver, this was switched for unknown reasons: Teddiursa and Ursaring could be found in Gold, and Phanpy and Donphan could be found in Silver instead. However, ''all'' versions of HeartGold and SoulSilver have Phanpy/Donphan in HeartGold and Teddiursa/Ursaring in SoulSilver, making this inconsistent with international versions of Gold and Silver.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, have [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] specialists for every type except the {{t|Ground}} type. However, [[Giovanni]], a former Kanto Gym Leader who specialized in the Ground type, appears during a special event and can be battled.

===Errors===
* A typo exists in the script of the English versions. Upon evaluating the [[National Pokédex]] with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught when talking to [[Professor Oak]], he, like in all the other Pokémon games he is in, will congratulate the player. However, in the sentence "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long!" of his speech, the lowercase L should be an I instead.
* Another typo exists in {{p|Froslass}}'s Pokédex entry in SoulSilver; the period at the end is missing. This is not the case in HeartGold.
* {{p|Goldeen}}'s Pokédex entry in SoulSilver states that its speed is 5 knots per hour. A knot isn't a measure of distance, but speed. Thus, knots per hour measures acceleration.
* After receiving the {{Badge|Rising}} from Clair in [[Dragon's Den]], players do not receive [[TM59]] from [[Clair]] on their way out as they normally would, if they use {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Teleport}} or an [[Escape Rope]] to leave.

===In other languages===
{{langtable|color={{HeartGold color}}|bordercolor={{SoulSilver color light}}
|ja=ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Or HeartGold et Version Argent SoulSilver
|de=Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver
|it=Pokémon Versione Oro HeartGold e Versione Argento SoulSilver
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 하트골드·소울실버|Pocket Monsters HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Oro HeartGold y Edición Plata SoulSilver}}

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

==References==
<references/>

{{Main series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|*]]

[[de:Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver]]
[[es:Pokémon Ediciones Oro HeartGold y Plata SoulSilver]]
[[fr:Pokémon Or HeartGold et Argent SoulSilver]]
[[it:Pokémon Oro HeartGold e Argento SoulSilver]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー]]
[[pl:Pokémon Wersje HeartGold i SoulSilver]]
[[pt:Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver]]

Cut (move)

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{{search|move Cut|the field move|Field Move}}
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{{MoveInfobox|
n=15 |
name=Cut |
jname=いあいぎり |
jtranslit=Iai Giri |
jtrans=Iai Cut |
gameimage=Cut.png |
gameimage2=Cut OW.png |
type=Normal |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=30 |
maxpp=48 |
power=50 |
accuracy=95 |
gen=I |
category=Cool |
appeal=2 |
jam=1 |
cdesc=Badly startles all Pokémon that made good appeals. |
appealsc=3 |
scdesc=A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon. |
pokefordex=cut |
touches=yes |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=yes |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
field=yes|
hm1=yes |
hm#1=01 |
hm2=yes |
hm#2=01 |
hm3=yes |
hm#3=01 |
hm4=yes |
hm#4=01 |
hm5=yes |
hm#5=01 |
na=no |
target=anyadjacent|
footnotes= }}
'''Cut''' (Japanese: '''いあいぎり''' ''{{wp|Iaido|Iai}} Cut'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It is [[HM01]] in all generations so far. Its Japanese name refers to ''{{wp|Iaidō}}''.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Cut inflicts damage and has no secondary effect.

===Outside of battle===
====Generation I-III====
A Pokémon using Cut can remove a certain type of tree, which acts as an obstacle between the player and their destination. It can also be used to cut [[tall grass]]. In {{game|Emerald}}, a Pokémon with {{a|Hyper Cutter}} can cut a larger area of tall grass around the user.

====Generation IV-V====
Cut can no longer remove [[tall grass]].

==Description==
{{incomplete|section|XD description}}
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|StadStad2|A <sc>Normal</sc>-type attack. Also used for cutting small bushes to open new paths.}}
{{movedescentry|GSC|Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.}}
{{movedescentry|RSE|Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.{{tt|*|Move}} Attacks the foe with sharp blades or claws.{{tt|*|HM}}}}
{{movedescentry|FRLG|A basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass.}}
{{movedescentry|Colo|Cuts the target with sharp scythes, claws, etc.}}
{{movedescentry|DPPtHGSS|The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.}}
{{movedescentry|BW|The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[HM]]===
{{Moveheader/TM|Normal|1|HM01|HM01|HM01|HM01|HM01}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|002|Ivysaur|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|004|Charmander|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|005|Charmeleon|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|019|Rattata|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|020|Raticate|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|030|Nidorina|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|033|Nidorino|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|044|Gloom|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|045|Vileplume|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|046|Paras|2|Grass|Bug|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|047|Parasect|2|Grass|Bug|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|050|Diglett|1|Ground|Ground|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|051|Dugtrio|1|Ground|Ground|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|052|Meowth|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|053|Persian|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|072|Tentacool|2|Water|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|073|Tentacruel|2|Water|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|083|Farfetch'd|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|098|Krabby|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|099|Kingler|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|108|Lickitung|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|114|Tangela|1|Grass|Grass|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|Bug|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|152|Chikorita|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|153|Bayleef|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|154|Meganium|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|155|Cyndaquil|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|156|Quilava|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|157|Typhlosion|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|158|Totodile|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|159|Croconaw|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|160|Feraligatr|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|161|Sentret|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|162|Furret|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|182|Bellossom|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|190|Aipom|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|191|Sunkern|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|192|Sunflora|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|196|Espeon|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|197|Umbreon|1|Dark|Dark|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|243|Raikou|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|244|Entei|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|245|Suicune|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|251|Celebi|2|Grass|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|252|Treecko|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|253|Grovyle|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|254|Sceptile|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|255|Torchic|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|256|Combusken|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|257|Blaziken|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|263|Zigzagoon|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|264|Linoone|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|287|Slakoth|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|288|Vigoroth|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|289|Slaking|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|305|Lairon|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|315|Roselia|2|Grass|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|331|Cacnea|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|332|Cacturne|2|Grass|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|341|Corphish|1|Water|Water|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|342|Crawdaunt|2|Water|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|357|Tropius|2|Grass|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|359|Absol|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|375|Metang|2|Steel|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|376|Metagross|2|Steel|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|383|Groudon|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|387|Turtwig|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|388|Grotle|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|389|Torterra|2|Grass|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|390|Chimchar|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|391|Monferno|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|392|Infernape|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|393|Piplup|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|394|Prinplup|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|395|Empoleon|2|Water|Steel|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|399|Bidoof|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|400|Bibarel|2|Normal|Water|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|402|Kricketune|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|407|Roserade|2|Grass|Poison|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|Rock|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|416|Vespiquen|2|Bug|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|417|Pachirisu|1|Electric|Electric|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|424|Ambipom|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|425|Drifloon|2|Ghost|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|426|Drifblim|2|Ghost|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|427|Buneary|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|428|Lopunny|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|431|Glameow|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|432|Purugly|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|443|Gible|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|444|Gabite|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|445|Garchomp|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|451|Skorupi|2|Poison|Bug|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|452|Drapion|2|Poison|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|454|Toxicroak|2|Poison|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|455|Carnivine|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|461|Weavile|2|Dark|Ice|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|463|Lickilicky|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|465|Tangrowth|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|491|Darkrai|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|493|Arceus|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|495|Snivy|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|496|Servine|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|497|Serperior|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|501|Oshawott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|502|Dewott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|503|Samurott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|504|Patrat|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|505|Watchog|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|509|Purrloin|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|510|Liepard|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|511|Pansage|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|512|Simisage|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|513|Pansear|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|514|Simisear|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|515|Panpour|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|516|Simipour|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|529|Drilbur|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|530|Excadrill|2|Ground|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|540|Sewaddle|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|541|Swadloon|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|542|Leavanny|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|545|Scolipede|2|Bug|Poison|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|548|Petilil|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|549|Lilligant|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|550|Basculin|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|551|Sandile|2|Ground|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|552|Krokorok|2|Ground|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|553|Krookodile|2|Ground|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|557|Dwebble|2|Bug|Rock|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|558|Crustle|2|Bug|Rock|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|570|Zorua|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|571|Zoroark|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|586|Sawsbuck|2|Normal|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|587|Emolga|2|Electric|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|588|Karrablast|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|589|Escavalier|2|Bug|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|595|Joltik|2|Bug|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|596|Galvantula|2|Bug|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|598|Ferrothorn|2|Grass|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|604|Eelektross|1|Electric|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|610|Axew|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|611|Fraxure|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|612|Haxorus|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|613|Cubchoo|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|614|Beartic|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|621|Druddigon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|624|Pawniard|2|Dark|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|625|Bisharp|2|Dark|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|626|Bouffalant|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|631|Heatmor|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|632|Durant|2|Bug|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|638|Cobalion|2|Steel|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|639|Terrakion|2|Rock|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|640|Virizion|2|Grass|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|647|Keldeo|2|Water|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
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==In the anime==
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{{movep|type=normal|ms=123|pkmn=Scyther|method=Scyther uses its scythes to strike down its opponent, or Scyther cuts the opponent with one of its scythes.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Yas|user1=Yas's Scyther|startcode=EP042|startname=Showdown at Dark City|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tracey's Scyther|user1=Tracey's Scyther|startcode=SS004|startname=Showdown at the Oak Corral}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Scyther (Pokémon)|user1=A Coordinator's Scyther|startcode=DP011|startname=Mounting a Coordinator Assault!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=083|pkmn=Farfetch'd|method=Farfetch'd uses its leek to slice through objects.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sylvester (Johto)|user1=Sylvester's Farfetch'd|startcode=EP145|startname=A Farfetch'd Tale}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=274|pkmn=Nuzleaf|method=The leaf on Nuzleaf's head glows white and it uses it to slice through objects.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nuzleaf (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Nuzleaf|startcode=AG026|startname=Turning Over a Nuzleaf}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=332|pkmn=Cacturne|method=The dark green patches on Cacturne's arms glow white and grow into long white needles. It then slices the opponent with them.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Harley's Cacturne|startcode=AG174|startname=New Plot, Odd Lot!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=192|pkmn=Sunflora|method=Sunflora's leaf-like arms glow white and it slices the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Sunflora|startcode=DP036|startname=A Secret Sphere of Influence!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=152|pkmn=Chikorita|method=Chikorita slices the opponent using the leaf on its head.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Chikorita (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Chikorita|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=496|pkmn=Servine|method=Both or one of Servine's arms glow light blue and it slices the opponent with one of them. When it slashes, it leaves behind a light blue, almost white, trail of energy where it slashed.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Trip's Servine|user1=Trip's Servine|startcode=BW010|startname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{Movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw.|image1=Saur Ivysaur Cut.png|image1p=Ivysaur|image2=Blue Charmeleon Cut.png|image2p=Charmeleon}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=005|pkmn=Charmeleon|method=Charmeleon slices the opponent in two with its tail.}}
{{MovemidManga|type=normal|user=Blue's Charmeleon|startcode=PS014|startname=That Awful Arbok!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=002|pkmn=Ivysaur|method=Ivysaur slices the opponent by firing a razor-sharp leaf from the leaves on its back at it.}}
{{Movemid|type=normal|user=Saur|user1=Red's Saur|startcode=PS024|startname=What a Dragonite}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=069|pkmn=Bellsprout|method=Bellsprout slices the opponent by firing a razor-sharp leaf from the leaves on its body at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Peaceful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Mindful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Faithful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Careful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Thoughtful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=083|pkmn=Farfetch'd|method=Farfetch'd slices the opponent with the leek it holds.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Farfetch'd (Pokémon)|user1=Azalean Boy's Farfetch'd|startcode=PS103|startname=You Ain't Nothin' But a Houndour}}

==In other generations==
{{Bad picture|section|Generation I and III are blurry.}}
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
genI=Cut I|
genII=Cut II|
genIII=Cut III|
genIV=Cut IV|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
Stad=Cut Stadium|
}}
===Outside of battle===
{{Bad picture|section|Generation IV pic is too big, blurry, and should be animated.}}
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
genI=Cut I OW|
genII=Cut II OW|
genIII=Cut OW FRLG|
genIV=Cut OW HGSS|
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], if the player saves and exits the game standing on a previously cut tree, once the game is continued, the player will be [[Cut glitch|standing on the tree that was previously cut]].
* Despite still having its HM status during [[Generation III]], Cut is never required to complete {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.
* Cut is the first HM move to be used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Normal color}}|bordercolor={{Normal color dark}}
|zh_cmn=一字斬 ''{{tt|Yīzì Zhǎn|Line Cut}} ''
|fi=Leikkuulyönti
|fr=Coupe
|de=Zerschneider
|el=Χαρακιά
|id=Potong
|it=Taglio
|ko=풀베기 ''Pul Begi''
|nl=Snij Aanval
|pl=Cięcie
|pt_br=Cortar
|pt_eu=Ataque Cortante (Pokémon Chronicles)
|sr=Seča
|es_la=Corte
|es_eu=Corte
}}
{{-}}

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Unova

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{{RegionInfobox |
regioncolor=Unova |
name=Unova|
jname=イッシュ|
tmname=Isshu|
image=Unova B2W2.png |
size=300|
|caption=Artwork of the Unova region from {{game|Black and White 2|s}}
|introduction={{game|Black and White|s}} |
professor=[[Professor Juniper]] |
starter={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Oshawott}} |
villain=[[Team Plasma]] |
league=|
location= |
pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] |
series= {{series2|Best Wishes}}|
season= [[Pokémon: Black & White]] (14) [[Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies|Rival Destinies]] (15) |
generation={{Gen|V}} |
games={{v2|Black and White|s}} {{v2|Black and White|s|2}}|
}}
[[File:Unova.png|thumb|right|250px|In-game map of the Unova region from Black and White]]
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref> <ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events - Italian people, French people - they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref>, although the region features rural locations as well as industrial.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from '''一種類''' ''isshurui'', meaning "one variety". As explained by game director Masuda, this is to express that even though the region has great diversity in species and race, when seen from a distance they are all the same as living creatures.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref>

Unova likely comes from the Latin ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). May also be from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica.

===Design concept===
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. Clearly, the largest city in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan.

==History==
[[File:Unova world map.png|200px|thumb|Location of Unova on [[Pokémon world]]]]
===Mythological events===
In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|twin heroes]]. To do this, they used a single dragon at an unknown point over 2500 years ago. However, the brothers started arguing over something each sought in life; the older brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their fire and lightning powers before disappearing.

Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilsation for people and Pokémon.

Also at an unknown point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[legendary musketeers]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths.

According to [[Lacunosa Town]] legend, a long time ago, a large meteor came from the sky containing a {{p|Kyurem|terrifying monster}}. It was said that at night, the monster would appear in the town along with the cold winds and take away [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to eat them. The residents of the town surrounded Lacunosa Town in a wall to keep the monster out, and a rule was then set on the town that forbade anyone from leaving at night and encouraged people to stay in their homes. Even though residents no longer believe this old story, they still stay inside of their houses at night to this day.

There is a legend which tells of how {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather powers, caring not for any settlements or creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, realizing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they ceased their actions and have never since repeated them for fear of Landorus's wrath.

{{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance; however, when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost this melody as well as its red shoes.

===Dated history===
* 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] were created.
* 2,500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Relic Castle]] was flourishing and the {{p|Darmanitan}} in front of it went to {{status|sleep}}.
* 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].

===Contemporary history===
{{spoiler}}
====Pokémon Black and White====
[[File:Unova alt.png|thumb|280px|Unova in Black and White]]
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[starter Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]] and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to capture one of the members of the [[Tao trio]] and invited Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected the complementary dragon from the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Light Stone}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Dark Stone}}{{sup|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated [[Alder|the Champion]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (minus [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find with her (which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]] and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time). The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Reshiram{{sup|W}}/Zekrom{{sup|Bl}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Zekrom{{sup|W}}/Reshiram{{sup|Bl}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, whilst Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest.

N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup|W}}/Zekrom{{sup|Bl}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. Whilst he was not seen again in Unova, there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages and eventually defeat the Pokémon League Champion themselves.

====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black and White 2====
During the two years between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black and White 2,  construction of the road between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] has been completed, and there appears to be a settlement established along this road. Construction in [[Driftveil City]] has been completed, but two craters have been created, one of which where the [[Cold Storage]] used to be located. The [[Entralink]]'s moat has been drained or dried up, and the Entree has been replaced with a different type of tree. A section has been taken out of a mountain to the east, with a man-made structure in the new space.

====Pokémon Black and White 2====
Two years after the events of Pokémon Black and White, a Trainer sets off on a journey from [[Aspertia City]].

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 804 including all the towns, cities and areas.

===Cities and towns===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{unova color}}; color: #fff"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="2" | City/Town
! rowspan="2" | Population
! rowspan="2" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
! style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|B}}
! style="background: #{{white color}};" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|W}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nuvema Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nuvema Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Accumula Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Accumula Town]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Striaton City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Striaton City]]
| align=center | 46
| align=center | Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nacrene City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nacrene City]]
| align=center | 50
| align=center | A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Castelia City]]
| align=center | 130
| align=center | A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nimbasa City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa City]]
| align=center | {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| align=center | A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Driftveil City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Driftveil City]]
| align=center | 55
| align=center | A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Mistralton City B.png|100px]]

| align=center | [[Mistralton City]]
| align=center | 37
| align=center | Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Icirrus City{{#switch: {{#time: F}}|April|August|December=_Winter}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Icirrus City]]
| align=center | 34
| align=center | In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City B.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City W.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Opelucid City]]
| align=center | 52
| align=center | A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup|Bl}} 
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup|W}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Unova Pokémon League.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{un|Pokémon League}}
| align=center | 10
| align=center | Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Village Bridge.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Village Bridge]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | An old bridge that settlers of the Unova region built and now live on.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lacunosa Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lacunosa Town]]
| align=center | 16
| align=center | A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Undella Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Undella Town]]
| align=center | 12
| align=center | A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| align=center | [[Black City]]
| align=center | {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| align=center | A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| |
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[White Forest]]
| align=center | 25
| align=center | A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Anville Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Anville Town]]
| align=center | 13
| align=center | A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background: #fff"
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Battle Subway Map.png|right|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
* [[Dreamyard]]
* [[Wellspring Cave]]
* [[Pinwheel Forest]]
* [[Desert Resort]]
* [[Relic Castle]]
* [[Lostlorn Forest]]
* [[Cold Storage]]
* [[Mistralton Cave]]
* [[Chargestone Cave]]
* [[Twist Mountain]]
* [[Celestial Tower]]
* [[Dragonspiral Tower]]
* [[Moor of Icirrus]]
* [[Challenger's Cave]]
* [[Giant Chasm]]
* [[Undella Bay]]
* [[Abyssal Ruins]]
* [[Abundant Shrine]]
* [[Poké Transfer Lab]]
* [[White Forest]]{{sup|W}}
* {{un|Victory Road}}
* [[P2 Laboratory]]
* [[Liberty Garden]]
* [[Entralink]]

====The five bridges of Unova====
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges exists to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has their own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions, they are:
* [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]

===Anime-exclusive locations===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color}}; color: #fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Area 28]]
| Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:None.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Astilbe Town]]
| A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], were [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Suwama|former Trainer]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Battle Club]]
| Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:BW064.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Black Hero's ruins]]
| The Black Hero's ruins, located near [[Chargestone Cave]], and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to {{p|Zekrom}}. [[Cedric Juniper]] was researching them. It is protected by a {{p|Sigilyph}} and multiple {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:None.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Chikakuno Town]]
| A town located between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Just outside the town is an enormous mansion were [[Mr. Hattori]] and [[Momocchi|his daughter]] live.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Clock tower]]
| The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Eindoak Town]]
| Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Kingdom of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Litwick Mansion]]
| Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to excape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Luxuria Town]]
| Luxuria Town is located somewhere between [[Striaton City]] and [[Nacrene City]]. Luxuria Town has its own [[Battle Club]] which is run by the local [[Don George]]. {{Ash}} had his second battle with [[Trip]] here and lost.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Milos Island.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Milos Island]]
| Milos Island is an island off the coast of [[Driftveil City]]. It is home to the [[Abundant Shrine]] where {{p|Landorus}} sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} who also rest peacefully.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Mistralton Tower.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Mistralton Tower]]
| Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, [[Bell of Wishes Festival|a festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa Town]]
| Nimbasa Town is located south of [[Nimbasa City]]. {{Ash}} mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until [[Luke]] explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and {{ashfr}} take part in the [[Club Battle]] Tournament.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Rainbow Valley.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Rainbow Valley]]
| Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Sword of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sword of the Vale]]
| The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Toaru Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Toaru Town]]
| Toaru Town is a town that is on {{rt|7|Unova}}, in between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. The [[Clubsplosion]] tournament is held there.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Village of Dragons]]
| The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the [[Elder]].
|}

===Routes===
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|18|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

==Geography==
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges, the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], the [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon league since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of the two largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do. [[Castelia City]], a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. There are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version, with Pokémon White these changes make the geography more rural looking, while in Pokémon Black these changes are more technological in appearance.
===Climate===
{{main|Seasons}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}

The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]] building.

===Gym Leaders===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]] {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}} {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arti|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSElesa.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamiture|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yacon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Fuuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup|Bl}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}

===Elite Four===
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Alder|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Unova is the only main series region that does not require fighting the {{pkmn|Champion}} to complete the main story.
* Unova is the only main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
* Unova is tied with [[Generation II]] Johto for the fewest [[route]]s of any region with only 18. However, in [[Generation IV]], Johto has 20 routes.
** However, Unova has named routes stretching between settlements, including five bridges and a [[Battle Subway|subway network]].
* Unova is the only region not to have any important locations located on major islands during normal gameplay before the [[Elite Four]].
* Unova is the only main series game region not to have the {{tc|Bug Catcher}}, {{tc|Beauty}}, {{tc|Bird Keeper}}, or {{tc|Sailor}} [[Trainer class]]es in it.
* Unova is the only region to have different exterior designs for every Gym.
** It is also the only region where the Gyms have logos.
* Unova is the only region without:
** a [[Department Store]] in a city; Unova's is in the middle of {{rt|9|Unova}}
** a [[Game Corner]]
** a [[Safari Zone]]
** an actual or former Rock-type Gym.
** a Pokédex that starts with a {{type|Grass}} starter.
** {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, {{p|Tentacruel}}, {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Gyarados}} in its regional Pokédex.
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all languages.
** However, in the [[Pokémon in Latin America|Latin American dub]] of the [[anime]], the region is referred as Unova; just like its English localization.
** Unova is also the only main series region not to have an "O" sound in its Japanese name.
* Unova is the only main region not to have a [[Battle Frontier]].
** However, Kanto only has a Battle Frontier in the anime.
* All English names for the towns and cities in Unova, except [[Black City]] and [[Village Bridge]], come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena.
** Likewise, with the exception of [[Black City]], all the Japanese names of the towns and cities come from traditional patterns.
* In some UK pre-release material, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Unys
|From ''un'' (one) and ''uni'' (united).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Einall
|From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all). Can be translated as "all-in-one".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Unima
|From ''uno'' (one) and possibly from ''anima'' (soul).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Teselia {{tt|Unova|Latin American Spanish dub of the anime}}
|From ''tesela'', Spanish for {{wp|tessera}}, a ceramic mosaic piece. It can be related to the names of the regional locations, which are based on ceramic materials that can be used to make tesserae and form a mosaic.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|하나 ''Hana''
|From 하나 (one).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|合眾 ''Hézhòng''
|合眾 means "united", "involving everyone". Literally "to assemble the multitude". Possibly derived from 「合眾為一」 ''Hézhòng wéi Yī'' (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}''). May also be a reference to 合眾國 ''Hézhòngguó'' (literally, the phrase {{wp|United States (disambiguation)|United States}}).

|}
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==See also==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}

==References==
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{{Regions|Unova}}
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[[Category:Unova locations|*]]
[[Category:Black and White locations|*]]

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Cut (move)

2012-05-27T02:42:06Z

ZMT123: /* Outside of battle */

{{search|move Cut|the field move|Field Move}}
----
{{MoveInfobox|
n=15 |
name=Cut |
jname=いあいぎり |
jtranslit=Iai Giri |
jtrans=Iai Cut |
gameimage=Cut.png |
gameimage2=Cut OW.png |
type=Normal |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=30 |
maxpp=48 |
power=50 |
accuracy=95 |
gen=I |
category=Cool |
appeal=2 |
jam=1 |
cdesc=Badly startles all Pokémon that made good appeals. |
appealsc=3 |
scdesc=A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon. |
pokefordex=cut |
touches=yes |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=yes |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
field=yes|
hm1=yes |
hm#1=01 |
hm2=yes |
hm#2=01 |
hm3=yes |
hm#3=01 |
hm4=yes |
hm#4=01 |
hm5=yes |
hm#5=01 |
na=no |
target=anyadjacent|
footnotes= }}
'''Cut''' (Japanese: '''いあいぎり''' ''{{wp|Iaido|Iai}} Cut'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It is [[HM01]] in all generations so far. Its Japanese name refers to ''{{wp|Iaidō}}''.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Cut inflicts damage and has no secondary effect.

===Outside of battle===
====Generation I-III====
A Pokémon using Cut can remove a certain type of tree, which acts as an obstacle between the player and their destination. It can also be used to cut [[tall grass]]. In {{game|Emerald}}, a Pokémon with {{a|Hyper Cutter}} can cut a larger area of tall grass around the user.

====Generation IV-V====
Cut can no longer remove [[tall grass]].

==Description==
{{incomplete|section|XD description}}
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|StadStad2|A <sc>Normal</sc>-type attack. Also used for cutting small bushes to open new paths.}}
{{movedescentry|GSC|Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.}}
{{movedescentry|RSE|Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.{{tt|*|Move}} Attacks the foe with sharp blades or claws.{{tt|*|HM}}}}
{{movedescentry|FRLG|A basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass.}}
{{movedescentry|Colo|Cuts the target with sharp scythes, claws, etc.}}
{{movedescentry|DPPtHGSS|The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.}}
{{movedescentry|BW|The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[HM]]===
{{Moveheader/TM|Normal|1|HM01|HM01|HM01|HM01|HM01}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|002|Ivysaur|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|004|Charmander|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|005|Charmeleon|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|019|Rattata|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|020|Raticate|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|030|Nidorina|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|033|Nidorino|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|044|Gloom|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|045|Vileplume|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|046|Paras|2|Grass|Bug|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|047|Parasect|2|Grass|Bug|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|050|Diglett|1|Ground|Ground|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|051|Dugtrio|1|Ground|Ground|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|052|Meowth|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|053|Persian|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|072|Tentacool|2|Water|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|073|Tentacruel|2|Water|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|083|Farfetch'd|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|098|Krabby|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|099|Kingler|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|108|Lickitung|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|114|Tangela|1|Grass|Grass|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|Bug|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|152|Chikorita|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|153|Bayleef|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|154|Meganium|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|155|Cyndaquil|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|156|Quilava|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|157|Typhlosion|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|158|Totodile|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|159|Croconaw|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|160|Feraligatr|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|161|Sentret|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|162|Furret|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|182|Bellossom|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|190|Aipom|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|191|Sunkern|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|192|Sunflora|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|196|Espeon|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|197|Umbreon|1|Dark|Dark|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|243|Raikou|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|244|Entei|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|245|Suicune|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|251|Celebi|2|Grass|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|252|Treecko|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|253|Grovyle|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|254|Sceptile|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|255|Torchic|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|256|Combusken|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|257|Blaziken|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|263|Zigzagoon|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|264|Linoone|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|287|Slakoth|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|288|Vigoroth|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|289|Slaking|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|305|Lairon|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|315|Roselia|2|Grass|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|331|Cacnea|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|332|Cacturne|2|Grass|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|341|Corphish|1|Water|Water|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|342|Crawdaunt|2|Water|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|357|Tropius|2|Grass|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|359|Absol|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|375|Metang|2|Steel|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|376|Metagross|2|Steel|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|383|Groudon|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|387|Turtwig|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|388|Grotle|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|389|Torterra|2|Grass|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|390|Chimchar|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|391|Monferno|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|392|Infernape|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|393|Piplup|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|394|Prinplup|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|395|Empoleon|2|Water|Steel|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|399|Bidoof|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|400|Bibarel|2|Normal|Water|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|402|Kricketune|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|407|Roserade|2|Grass|Poison|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|Rock|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|416|Vespiquen|2|Bug|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|417|Pachirisu|1|Electric|Electric|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|424|Ambipom|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|425|Drifloon|2|Ghost|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|426|Drifblim|2|Ghost|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|427|Buneary|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|428|Lopunny|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|431|Glameow|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|432|Purugly|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|443|Gible|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|444|Gabite|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|445|Garchomp|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|451|Skorupi|2|Poison|Bug|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|452|Drapion|2|Poison|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|454|Toxicroak|2|Poison|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|455|Carnivine|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|461|Weavile|2|Dark|Ice|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|463|Lickilicky|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|465|Tangrowth|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|491|Darkrai|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|493|Arceus|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|495|Snivy|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|496|Servine|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|497|Serperior|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|501|Oshawott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|502|Dewott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|503|Samurott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|504|Patrat|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|505|Watchog|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|509|Purrloin|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|510|Liepard|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|511|Pansage|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|512|Simisage|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|513|Pansear|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|514|Simisear|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|515|Panpour|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|516|Simipour|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|529|Drilbur|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|530|Excadrill|2|Ground|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|540|Sewaddle|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|541|Swadloon|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|542|Leavanny|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|545|Scolipede|2|Bug|Poison|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|548|Petilil|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|549|Lilligant|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|550|Basculin|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|551|Sandile|2|Ground|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|552|Krokorok|2|Ground|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|553|Krookodile|2|Ground|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|557|Dwebble|2|Bug|Rock|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|558|Crustle|2|Bug|Rock|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|570|Zorua|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|571|Zoroark|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|586|Sawsbuck|2|Normal|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|587|Emolga|2|Electric|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|588|Karrablast|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|589|Escavalier|2|Bug|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|595|Joltik|2|Bug|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|596|Galvantula|2|Bug|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|598|Ferrothorn|2|Grass|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|604|Eelektross|1|Electric|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|610|Axew|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|611|Fraxure|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|612|Haxorus|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|613|Cubchoo|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|614|Beartic|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|621|Druddigon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|624|Pawniard|2|Dark|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|625|Bisharp|2|Dark|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|626|Bouffalant|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|631|Heatmor|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|632|Durant|2|Bug|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|638|Cobalion|2|Steel|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|639|Terrakion|2|Rock|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|640|Virizion|2|Grass|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|647|Keldeo|2|Water|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|1}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw.|image1=Trip Servine Cut.png|image1p=Servine|image2=Harley Cacturne Cut.png|image2p=Cacturne|image3=Scyther Cut.png|image3p=Scyther|image4=Nando Sunflora Cut.png|image4p=Sunflora}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=123|pkmn=Scyther|method=Scyther uses its scythes to strike down its opponent, or Scyther cuts the opponent with one of its scythes.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Yas|user1=Yas's Scyther|startcode=EP042|startname=Showdown at Dark City|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tracey's Scyther|user1=Tracey's Scyther|startcode=SS004|startname=Showdown at the Oak Corral}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Scyther (Pokémon)|user1=A Coordinator's Scyther|startcode=DP011|startname=Mounting a Coordinator Assault!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=083|pkmn=Farfetch'd|method=Farfetch'd uses its leek to slice through objects.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sylvester (Johto)|user1=Sylvester's Farfetch'd|startcode=EP145|startname=A Farfetch'd Tale}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=274|pkmn=Nuzleaf|method=The leaf on Nuzleaf's head glows white and it uses it to slice through objects.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nuzleaf (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Nuzleaf|startcode=AG026|startname=Turning Over a Nuzleaf}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=332|pkmn=Cacturne|method=The dark green patches on Cacturne's arms glow white and grow into long white needles. It then slices the opponent with them.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Harley's Cacturne|startcode=AG174|startname=New Plot, Odd Lot!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=192|pkmn=Sunflora|method=Sunflora's leaf-like arms glow white and it slices the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Sunflora|startcode=DP036|startname=A Secret Sphere of Influence!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=152|pkmn=Chikorita|method=Chikorita slices the opponent using the leaf on its head.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Chikorita (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Chikorita|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=496|pkmn=Servine|method=Both or one of Servine's arms glow light blue and it slices the opponent with one of them. When it slashes, it leaves behind a light blue, almost white, trail of energy where it slashed.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Trip's Servine|user1=Trip's Servine|startcode=BW010|startname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{Movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw.|image1=Saur Ivysaur Cut.png|image1p=Ivysaur|image2=Blue Charmeleon Cut.png|image2p=Charmeleon}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=005|pkmn=Charmeleon|method=Charmeleon slices the opponent in two with its tail.}}
{{MovemidManga|type=normal|user=Blue's Charmeleon|startcode=PS014|startname=That Awful Arbok!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=002|pkmn=Ivysaur|method=Ivysaur slices the opponent by firing a razor-sharp leaf from the leaves on its back at it.}}
{{Movemid|type=normal|user=Saur|user1=Red's Saur|startcode=PS024|startname=What a Dragonite}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=069|pkmn=Bellsprout|method=Bellsprout slices the opponent by firing a razor-sharp leaf from the leaves on its body at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Peaceful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Mindful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Faithful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Careful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Thoughtful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=083|pkmn=Farfetch'd|method=Farfetch'd slices the opponent with the leek it holds.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Farfetch'd (Pokémon)|user1=Azalean Boy's Farfetch'd|startcode=PS103|startname=You Ain't Nothin' But a Houndour}}

==In other generations==
{{Bad picture|section|Generation I and III are blurry.}}
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
genI=Cut I|
genII=Cut II|
genIII=Cut III|
genIV=Cut IV|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
Stad=Cut Stadium|
}}
===Outside of battle===
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
genI=Cut I OW|
genII=Cut II OW|
genIII=Cut OW FRLG|
genIV=Cut OW HGSS|
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], if the player saves and exits the game standing on a previously cut tree, once the game is continued, the player will be [[Cut glitch|standing on the tree that was previously cut]].
* Despite still having its HM status during [[Generation III]], Cut is never required to complete {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.
* Cut is the first HM move to be used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Normal color}}|bordercolor={{Normal color dark}}
|zh_cmn=一字斬 ''{{tt|Yīzì Zhǎn|Line Cut}} ''
|fi=Leikkuulyönti
|fr=Coupe
|de=Zerschneider
|el=Χαρακιά
|id=Potong
|it=Taglio
|ko=풀베기 ''Pul Begi''
|nl=Snij Aanval
|pl=Cięcie
|pt_br=Cortar
|pt_eu=Ataque Cortante (Pokémon Chronicles)
|sr=Seča
|es_la=Corte
|es_eu=Corte
}}
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:HM moves appearing in all generations]]

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[[es:Corte]]
[[fr:Coupe]]
[[it:Taglio (mossa)]]
[[ja:いあいぎり]]
[[pl:Cut]]
[[pt:Cut]]

Cut (move)

2012-05-27T02:40:45Z

ZMT123: /* Outside of battle */

{{search|move Cut|the field move|Field Move}}
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{{MoveInfobox|
n=15 |
name=Cut |
jname=いあいぎり |
jtranslit=Iai Giri |
jtrans=Iai Cut |
gameimage=Cut.png |
gameimage2=Cut OW.png |
type=Normal |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=30 |
maxpp=48 |
power=50 |
accuracy=95 |
gen=I |
category=Cool |
appeal=2 |
jam=1 |
cdesc=Badly startles all Pokémon that made good appeals. |
appealsc=3 |
scdesc=A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon. |
pokefordex=cut |
touches=yes |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=yes |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
field=yes|
hm1=yes |
hm#1=01 |
hm2=yes |
hm#2=01 |
hm3=yes |
hm#3=01 |
hm4=yes |
hm#4=01 |
hm5=yes |
hm#5=01 |
na=no |
target=anyadjacent|
footnotes= }}
'''Cut''' (Japanese: '''いあいぎり''' ''{{wp|Iaido|Iai}} Cut'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It is [[HM01]] in all generations so far. Its Japanese name refers to ''{{wp|Iaidō}}''.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Cut inflicts damage and has no secondary effect.

===Outside of battle===
====Generation I-III====
A Pokémon using Cut can remove a certain type of tree, which acts as an obstacle between the player and their destination. It can also be used to cut [[tall grass]]. In {{game|Emerald}}, a Pokémon with {{a|Hyper Cutter}} can cut a larger area of tall grass around the user.

====Generation IV-V====
Cut can no longer remove [[tall grass]].

==Description==
{{incomplete|section|XD description}}
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|StadStad2|A <sc>Normal</sc>-type attack. Also used for cutting small bushes to open new paths.}}
{{movedescentry|GSC|Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.}}
{{movedescentry|RSE|Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.{{tt|*|Move}} Attacks the foe with sharp blades or claws.{{tt|*|HM}}}}
{{movedescentry|FRLG|A basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass.}}
{{movedescentry|Colo|Cuts the target with sharp scythes, claws, etc.}}
{{movedescentry|DPPtHGSS|The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.}}
{{movedescentry|BW|The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[HM]]===
{{Moveheader/TM|Normal|1|HM01|HM01|HM01|HM01|HM01}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|002|Ivysaur|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|004|Charmander|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|005|Charmeleon|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|019|Rattata|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|020|Raticate|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|030|Nidorina|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|033|Nidorino|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|044|Gloom|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|045|Vileplume|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|046|Paras|2|Grass|Bug|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|047|Parasect|2|Grass|Bug|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|050|Diglett|1|Ground|Ground|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|051|Dugtrio|1|Ground|Ground|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|052|Meowth|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|053|Persian|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|072|Tentacool|2|Water|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|073|Tentacruel|2|Water|Poison|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|083|Farfetch'd|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|098|Krabby|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|099|Kingler|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|108|Lickitung|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|114|Tangela|1|Grass|Grass|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|Bug|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|152|Chikorita|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|153|Bayleef|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|154|Meganium|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|155|Cyndaquil|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|156|Quilava|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|157|Typhlosion|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|158|Totodile|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|159|Croconaw|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|160|Feraligatr|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|161|Sentret|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|162|Furret|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|182|Bellossom|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|190|Aipom|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|191|Sunkern|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|192|Sunflora|1|Grass|Grass|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|196|Espeon|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|197|Umbreon|1|Dark|Dark|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|243|Raikou|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|244|Entei|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|245|Suicune|1|Water|Water|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|no|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|251|Celebi|2|Grass|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|252|Treecko|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|253|Grovyle|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|254|Sceptile|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|255|Torchic|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|256|Combusken|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|257|Blaziken|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|263|Zigzagoon|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|264|Linoone|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|287|Slakoth|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|288|Vigoroth|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|289|Slaking|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|305|Lairon|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|315|Roselia|2|Grass|Poison|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|331|Cacnea|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|332|Cacturne|2|Grass|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|341|Corphish|1|Water|Water|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|342|Crawdaunt|2|Water|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|357|Tropius|2|Grass|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|359|Absol|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|375|Metang|2|Steel|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|376|Metagross|2|Steel|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|383|Groudon|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|387|Turtwig|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|388|Grotle|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|389|Torterra|2|Grass|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|390|Chimchar|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|391|Monferno|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|392|Infernape|2|Fire|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|393|Piplup|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|394|Prinplup|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|395|Empoleon|2|Water|Steel|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|399|Bidoof|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|400|Bibarel|2|Normal|Water|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|402|Kricketune|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|407|Roserade|2|Grass|Poison|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|Rock|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|416|Vespiquen|2|Bug|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|417|Pachirisu|1|Electric|Electric|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|424|Ambipom|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|425|Drifloon|2|Ghost|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|426|Drifblim|2|Ghost|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|427|Buneary|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|428|Lopunny|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|431|Glameow|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|432|Purugly|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|443|Gible|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|444|Gabite|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|445|Garchomp|2|Dragon|Ground|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|451|Skorupi|2|Poison|Bug|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|452|Drapion|2|Poison|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|454|Toxicroak|2|Poison|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|455|Carnivine|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|461|Weavile|2|Dark|Ice|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|463|Lickilicky|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|465|Tangrowth|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|491|Darkrai|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|493|Arceus|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|495|Snivy|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|496|Servine|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|497|Serperior|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|501|Oshawott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|502|Dewott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|503|Samurott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|504|Patrat|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|505|Watchog|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|509|Purrloin|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|510|Liepard|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|511|Pansage|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|512|Simisage|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|513|Pansear|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|514|Simisear|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|515|Panpour|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|516|Simipour|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|529|Drilbur|1|Ground|Ground|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|530|Excadrill|2|Ground|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|540|Sewaddle|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|541|Swadloon|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|542|Leavanny|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|545|Scolipede|2|Bug|Poison|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|548|Petilil|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|549|Lilligant|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|550|Basculin|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|551|Sandile|2|Ground|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|552|Krokorok|2|Ground|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|553|Krookodile|2|Ground|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|557|Dwebble|2|Bug|Rock|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|558|Crustle|2|Bug|Rock|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|570|Zorua|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|571|Zoroark|1|Dark|Dark|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|586|Sawsbuck|2|Normal|Grass|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|587|Emolga|2|Electric|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|588|Karrablast|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|589|Escavalier|2|Bug|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|595|Joltik|2|Bug|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|596|Galvantula|2|Bug|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|598|Ferrothorn|2|Grass|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|604|Eelektross|1|Electric|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|610|Axew|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|611|Fraxure|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|612|Haxorus|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|613|Cubchoo|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|614|Beartic|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|621|Druddigon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|624|Pawniard|2|Dark|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|625|Bisharp|2|Dark|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|626|Bouffalant|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|631|Heatmor|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|632|Durant|2|Bug|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|638|Cobalion|2|Steel|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|639|Terrakion|2|Rock|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|640|Virizion|2|Grass|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|647|Keldeo|2|Water|Fighting|no|no|no|no|yes}}
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==In the anime==
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{{movep|type=normal|ms=123|pkmn=Scyther|method=Scyther uses its scythes to strike down its opponent, or Scyther cuts the opponent with one of its scythes.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Yas|user1=Yas's Scyther|startcode=EP042|startname=Showdown at Dark City|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tracey's Scyther|user1=Tracey's Scyther|startcode=SS004|startname=Showdown at the Oak Corral}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Scyther (Pokémon)|user1=A Coordinator's Scyther|startcode=DP011|startname=Mounting a Coordinator Assault!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=083|pkmn=Farfetch'd|method=Farfetch'd uses its leek to slice through objects.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sylvester (Johto)|user1=Sylvester's Farfetch'd|startcode=EP145|startname=A Farfetch'd Tale}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=274|pkmn=Nuzleaf|method=The leaf on Nuzleaf's head glows white and it uses it to slice through objects.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nuzleaf (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Nuzleaf|startcode=AG026|startname=Turning Over a Nuzleaf}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=332|pkmn=Cacturne|method=The dark green patches on Cacturne's arms glow white and grow into long white needles. It then slices the opponent with them.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Harley's Cacturne|startcode=AG174|startname=New Plot, Odd Lot!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=192|pkmn=Sunflora|method=Sunflora's leaf-like arms glow white and it slices the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Sunflora|startcode=DP036|startname=A Secret Sphere of Influence!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=152|pkmn=Chikorita|method=Chikorita slices the opponent using the leaf on its head.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Chikorita (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Chikorita|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=496|pkmn=Servine|method=Both or one of Servine's arms glow light blue and it slices the opponent with one of them. When it slashes, it leaves behind a light blue, almost white, trail of energy where it slashed.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Trip's Servine|user1=Trip's Servine|startcode=BW010|startname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
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{{movep|type=normal|ms=005|pkmn=Charmeleon|method=Charmeleon slices the opponent in two with its tail.}}
{{MovemidManga|type=normal|user=Blue's Charmeleon|startcode=PS014|startname=That Awful Arbok!|notes=Debut}}
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{{Movemid|type=normal|user=Saur|user1=Red's Saur|startcode=PS024|startname=What a Dragonite}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=069|pkmn=Bellsprout|method=Bellsprout slices the opponent by firing a razor-sharp leaf from the leaves on its body at the opponent.}}
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{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Faithful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Careful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sage (Trainer class)|user1=Thoughtful's Bellsprout|startcode=PS097|startname=Bellsprout Rout}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=083|pkmn=Farfetch'd|method=Farfetch'd slices the opponent with the leek it holds.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Farfetch'd (Pokémon)|user1=Azalean Boy's Farfetch'd|startcode=PS103|startname=You Ain't Nothin' But a Houndour}}

==In other generations==
{{Bad picture|section|Generation I and III are blurry.}}
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
genI=Cut I|
genII=Cut II|
genIII=Cut III|
genIV=Cut IV|
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{{Movegen|
type=normal|
Stad=Cut Stadium|
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===Outside of battle===
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
genI=Cut I OW|
genII=Cut II OW|
genIII=Cut OW FRLG|
HGSS=Cut OW HGSS|
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], if the player saves and exits the game standing on a previously cut tree, once the game is continued, the player will be [[Cut glitch|standing on the tree that was previously cut]].
* Despite still having its HM status during [[Generation III]], Cut is never required to complete {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.
* Cut is the first HM move to be used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Normal color}}|bordercolor={{Normal color dark}}
|zh_cmn=一字斬 ''{{tt|Yīzì Zhǎn|Line Cut}} ''
|fi=Leikkuulyönti
|fr=Coupe
|de=Zerschneider
|el=Χαρακιά
|id=Potong
|it=Taglio
|ko=풀베기 ''Pul Begi''
|nl=Snij Aanval
|pl=Cięcie
|pt_br=Cortar
|pt_eu=Ataque Cortante (Pokémon Chronicles)
|sr=Seča
|es_la=Corte
|es_eu=Corte
}}
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[[Category:HM moves appearing in all generations]]

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Kanto

2012-05-25T16:28:27Z

ZMT123: added a missing anime location

{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=kanto
|name=Kanto
|jname=カントー
|tmname=Kantō
|image=HGSS Kanto.png
|size=250px
|caption=Artwork of Kanto from [[Generation IV]]
|introduction={{2v2|Red|Green}}
|professor=[[Professor Oak]]
|starter={{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Pikachu}}{{tt|*|Yellow Version and anime only}}, {{p|Eevee}}{{tt|*|Yellow Version only (rival's)}}
|villain=[[Team Rocket]]
|league=[[Indigo League]]
|location=[[Indigo Plateau]]
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]]
|season=[[Pokémon: Indigo League|Indigo League]] (1) [[Pokémon: Advanced Battle|Advanced Battle]] (8) [[Pokémon: Battle Frontier|Battle Frontier]] (9)
|series={{series2|Original}} {{series2|Advanced Generation}}
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}
|games={{2v2|Red|Green}}Ja [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|BlueJa]] {{2v2|Red|Blue}} {{v2|Yellow}} {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} {{v2|Crystal}} {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|manga=[[PS001]]
}}
The '''Kanto''' region (Japanese: '''カントー地方''' ''Kantō-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located east of [[Johto]], and as revealed by the {{DL|Pokégear|radio}} show {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Sinnoh Sound}}, is located south of [[Sinnoh]]. It was the first region to be introduced. It is setting of the [[Generation I]] games and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}; it is also accessible in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} after the quest in Johto is completed.

All cities in Kanto are named after colors ([[Viridian City]], [[Lavender Town]], [[Indigo Plateau]], etc.), with the exception of [[Pallet Town]], which is also a reference to color. [[Professor Oak]] is the resident [[Pokémon professor]] and gives [[Pokémon Trainer]]s a choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}} as their [[starter Pokémon]], though in Yellow the only choice is a [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] that he recently caught, although he did have an {{p|Eevee}}. In the games, the player begins his or her journey in Pallet Town and ends it at the Indigo Plateau.

It is based on and named after the real {{wp|Kantō region}} (関東, meaning "east of the barrier") in Japan. Unlike almost every other region, which are specific to their own generations, Kanto has been explorable in the first four generations of Pokémon games. However, it is not the primary region in the Generation II and IV games it appears in, in which players explore the neighboring Johto region before exploring Kanto.

The artwork of Kanto in [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] depict Kanto as grassland, with very few trees. In [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]], Kanto is seen with more trees, making it less like grassland.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Connection to Japan===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world}}
[[File:Pokemonworld.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Kanto region as the {{wp|Kantō region}}.]]
Regardless of their proximity, the people of Johto and those of Kanto are set apart by many cultural differences. Kanto is based on the real {{wp|Kantō region}} in Japan. Compared to the traditional {{wp|Kansai region}} (where Johto is based), Kanto is modern and technological, which is reflected in the look of the cities and the buildings like the Pokémon Lab of Cinnabar Island and the Power Plant. This fact is also reflected in Kanto being the only Pokémon region without any legends, myths, or traditions related to Pokémon, and being the centerpoint for innovation, with the Poké Ball's ultimate upgrade, the Master Ball, being recently invented by Silph Co. The soil of the Kantō region is volcanic, referencing the in-game Kanto region's inability to maintain a [[Berry]] crop in [[Generation II]], [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]]. People from Kanto are considered to be sophisticated, reserved and formal. Kansai and Kantō, however different, are the two most important areas of Honshū, the largest island in Japan, and, much like Johto and Kanto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. The cultural divide is most noticeable in the games, as the player talks to and learns about the denizens of both regions.

Tokyo, which the commercial Celadon City and the financial Saffron City are based on, is the most important commercial and economic center of Japan. Yokohama, which Vermilion City is based on, is the main and largest seaport of Japan.

==History==
[[File:Capsule Monsters map.jpg|right|thumb|An early design of Kanto from [[Capsule Monsters]]]]

The Kanto region is home to a lot of Pokémon and has a rich history of creating Pokémon with technology.

Researchers of Kanto have been great at their job. Some researcher working for the evil organization [[Team Rocket]] cloned {{p|Mew}} through its genes and created the Genetic Pokémon {{p|Mewtwo}}. {{p|Porygon}}, the Virtual Pokémon, was also created by humans in Kanto.

{{Spoiler}}

In contemporary history, {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}} is given a Pokémon by [[Professor Oak]] for personal safety. Professor Oak also gives his grandson, {{ga|Blue}}, a Pokémon and asks Blue and Red/Leaf to help him fill the Pokédex, a complete encyclopedia on Pokémon. Thus, the journey of Red/Leaf begins. Red/Leaf travels across the Kanto region and collects all eight Gym Badges. During his/her journey, Red/Leaf comes across Team Rocket, an evil organization behind wrongdoings about Pokémon. Red/Leaf stops Team Rocket and defeats [[Giovanni]], their boss as well as the Gym leader of [[Viridian Gym]], who then disbands Team Rocket. In the meantime, Blue, who has also collected all of the Kanto Gym Badges, defeats the [[Elite Four]] at the [[Indigo League]] and becomes the champion of the Kanto region. Finally, Red/Leaf makes it up to him and defeats him to gain the title of the Indigo League Champion.

Three years later, {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} from Johto comes to Kanto and collects all eight Kanto Gym Badges. Ethan/Kris/Lyra is the current Indigo League Champion and has also met and defeated Red.

<gallery>
File:RBY Kanto.png|Map of the Kanto region from [[Generation I]]
File:KantoII.png|Map of the Kanto region from [[Generation II]]
File:FRLG Kanto.png|Map of the Kanto region from [[Generation III]]
File:Kanto.png|In-game map of the Kanto region from [[Generation IV]]
</gallery>

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
The Kanto region features ten [[list of cities and towns by name|towns and cities]]. There is a wide variety of towns and cities throughout the region; from the large, urban [[Saffron City]] to the quiet, quaint town of [[Pallet Town|Pallet]]. Kanto features a [[Pokémon League]], like most other regions in the [[Pokémon world]]. However, since Kanto shares its borders with [[Johto]], it also shares the same Pokémon League. Kanto and Johto are the only known regions that can be crossed with relative ease. Even though Kanto and Johto are culturally and socially different, the two regions are actually very similar in terms of geography.

The Kanto region includes 28 different routes, which acts as roads to cities and towns or points of interest. The Johto region follows Kanto's route number which ends at [[Route 28]] in the Kanto region and begins with Johto's [[Route 29]]. Unlike other regions, Kanto does not have routes featuring any sort of weather conditions, such as Hoenn's [[Route 119]] which rains and thunders constantly and Sinnoh's [[Route 217]] in which hail regularly falls. The Kanto region seems to have the most temperate climate of the [[Region|five main regions]].

The connecting landmass between Kanto and Johto doesn't appear to be a fine line; but more or less a blurry one. Route 28 is technically owned by Kanto; however, it bridges the border between the two regions, making it the only route in history that enters two regions at one time. This is similar to Routes 26 and 27, that are strictly Kanto locations; however, they are able to be transported to via HM02 (Fly) from Johto in Generation IV.

===Demographics===
Including all the cities and towns in the Kanto region, the total population in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} is 391.

===Cities/Towns===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! City/Town
! Population
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pallet Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pallet Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A fairly new and quiet town. It's a small and pretty place.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Viridian City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Viridian City]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | A beautiful city that is enveloped in green year-round.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pewter City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pewter City]]
| align=center | 33
| align=center | A quiet city nestled between rugged mountains and rocks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cerulean City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cerulean City]]
| align=center | 32
| align=center | A beautiful city with flowing water and blooming flowers.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Vermilion City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Vermilion City]]
| align=center | 29
| align=center | A southern city that is bathed in orange by the setting sun.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Lavender Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lavender Town]]
| align=center | 41
| align=center | A small town covered in a beautiful hue of purple.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celadon City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celadon City]]
| align=center | 82
| align=center | A rich, rainbow colored city where people and Pokémon gather.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Fuchsia City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Fuchsia City]]
| align=center | 35
| align=center | A historic village that has become new.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Saffron City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Saffron City]]
| align=center | 63
| align=center | The biggest city in Kanto, shining with a golden light.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cinnabar Island HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cinnabar Island]]
| align=center | {{tt|36|Before volcano eruption}} / {{tt|9|After volcano eruption}}
| align=center | A town used to be here until it was swept away by an eruption.
|}

===Anime-exclusive locations===

{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:EP013.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Bill's Lighthouse]]
| Bill's Lighthouse is located somewhere near [[Cerulean City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cameran Palace.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cameran Palace]]
| Cameran Palace is located in the center of [[Rota]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Camomile Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Camomile Island]]
| It is an island located in the Kanto [[region]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Camp Pokéhearst.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Camp Pokéhearst]]
| It is a camp located east of [[Hollywood]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celadon University.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celadon University]]
| Celadon University is located in [[Celadon City]] and has been mentioned numerous times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga [[Pokémon Get da ze!]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Chrysanthemum Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Chrysanthemum Island]]
| A popular tourist destination in Kanto featuring a beach and a [[Pokémon Contest|Contest hall]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Commerce City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Commerce City]]
| It is a large city with a park and is located somewhere in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Dark City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Dark City]]
| A town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Fennel Valley.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Fennel Valley]]
| It is a valley located in the Kanto region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gaiva Dam.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Gaiva Dam]]
| The dam was once being constructed near [[Fuchsia City]]. The workers abandoned the dam due to wanting to protecting the surrounding habitat. The dam eventually gets destroyed by [[Team Rocket]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gardenia Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Gardenia Town]]
| The town has a Contest hall and is located in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Grandpa Canyon.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Grampa Canyon]]
| A canyon located outside of Neon Town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gringey City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Gringey City]]
| A once-thriving city that over-expanded with its factories. As a result, the city has become polluted and practically abandoned. It is located between Celadon City and Fuchsia City.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Hidden Village.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Hidden Village]]
| Hidden Village is located between [[Cerulean City]] and [[Vermilion City]]. Run by [[Melanie]], the village is a place for Pokémon who have been abandoned by their Trainers. She takes care of them until they're ready to return to the wild.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Hollywood.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Hollywood]]
| Hollywood is located in western Kanto. It is based on the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real-world]] city {{wp|Hollywood}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Hop Hop Hop Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[HopHopHop Town]]
| HopHopHop Town is an urban settlement located on the outskirts of [[Celadon City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:The House of Imite.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[House of Imite]]
| The House of Imite is located between the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] and [[Cinnabar Island]]. Home to [[Duplica]] and her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}}, The House of Imite is also where Duplica and her Ditto perform shows for audiences.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Leaf Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Leaf Forest]]
| This forest has an unusual power that can suddenly cause {{type2|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to evolve.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Maidens Peak.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Maiden's Peak]]
| Maiden's Peak is a town located near [[Saffron City]]. The town is known for its haunting legend and its festival which is held at the end of every summer.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Matcha City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Matcha City]]
| Matcha City is the location of [[Dr. Akihabara]]'s laboratory.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Metallica Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Metallica Island]]
| It is an island located near the [[Seafoam Islands]] and the [[Battle Palace]] is located there.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mossgreen Village.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mossgreen Village]]
| It is a small town located between the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] and [[Cinnabar Island]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mt Hideaway.png‎|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mt. Hideaway]]
| It is a large mountain located near [[Pallet Town]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mulberry Contest Hall.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mulberry Town]]
| Mulberry Town is located in the Kanto region and has a Contest hall.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Neon Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Neon Town]]
| It is a vibrant town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:New Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[New Island]]
| New Island is the setting of the [[M01|first movie]]. It was once the location of [[Team Rocket]] secret laboratory. Later in the movie, {{an|Mewtwo}} takes over the island and creates a fortress after the destruction of the laboratory.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:King Statue.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokélantis]]
| Pokélantis is a lost empire in the proximity of [[Pewter City]]. In present day, all that remained of the once thriving city was the tomb of [[King of Pokélantis|the king]] who once ruled it. {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} decided to investigate which ultimately led to the discovery of the tomb, which is baited with many traps.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:EP017.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Land]]
| Pokémon Land is an amusement park located near [[Porta Vista]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:EP009.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Tech]]
| It serves as a school for those who do not wish to travel to collect the eight [[Badge|gym badges]]. It is also known as Pokémon Technical and is located in between Cerulean City and Vermilion City.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemopolis.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémopolis]]
| Pokémopolis is an ancient civilization in close proximity to [[Pallet Town]]. It made its only anime appearance in [[EP072|''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis'']].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Porta Vista.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Porta Vista]]
| Porta Vista is a popular tourist destination located between Maiden's Peak and [[Vermilion City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Potpourri Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Potpourri Island]]
| It is an island located in Kanto's seas.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Rifure Village.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Rifure Village]]
| It is a tiny establishment located near Cerulean City.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Rota.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Rota]]
| A medieval themed city where [[Cameran Palace]] is located.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sable City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sable City]]
| Sable City is located near [[Pewter City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sayda Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sayda Island]]
| It is a heavily forested island home to the Sayda Lab.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Scissor Street.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Scissor Street]]
| It is home to many salons for improving a Pokémon's appearance and strength.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Silver Town Kanto.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{ka|Silver Town}}
| A town located in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Stone Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Stone Town]]
| Stone Town is a tiny establishment located between the {{safari|Kanto}} and [[Cinnabar Island]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sunny Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sunny Town]]
| Sunny Town is located at one end of the [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Team Rocket Academy.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Team Rocket Academy]]
| People train here to become members of [[Team Rocket]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Terracotta Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Terracotta Town]]
| A seaside town established on steep cliffs. The town is famous for its unofficial [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:The Tree of Beginning.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Tree of Beginning]]
| It is a gigantic living organism made up of crystals. It is north of [[Pewter City]] and [[Mt. Moon]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Wisteria Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Wisteria Town]]
| Wisteria Town is located in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Xanadu Nursery.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Xanadu Nursery]]
| It is a large greenhouse located near [[Pallet Town]].
|}

====Mentioned only====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Crimson City]]
| Mentioned in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Frodomar City]]
| Mentioned in ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]''. It is allegedly the [[hometown]] of [[Ritchie]].
|}
 

===Manga-exclusive locations===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! Manga
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celadon University.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celadon University]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Get da ze!]]
| Celadon University is located in [[Celadon City]] and has been mentioned numerous times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga [[Pokémon Get da ze!]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cerise Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cerise Island]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{chap|Yellow}}
| An unmapped and mostly unknown island located to the west of [[Cinnabar Island]]. The headquarters of the Kanto [[Elite Four]], the antagonists of the {{chap|Yellow}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mt Spirit.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mt. Spirit]]
| align=center | [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
| A tall mountain on the outskirts of [[Fuchsia City]]. The flag on its peak is the finishing point for the [[Fuchsia Free-For-All Race]].
|}

===Areas of interest===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Image(s)
! rowspan="2" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Location
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! FR/LG
! HG/SS
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Cerulean Cave.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Cerulean Cave-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cerulean Cave]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Digletts Cave.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Diglett's Cave-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Diglett's Cave]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Indigo Plateau FRLG.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Indigo Plateau HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Indigo Plateau]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Mt Moon.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Mt. Moon-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mt. Moon]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Pokemon Mansion.png|100px]]
! style="background:#{{Kanto color}}; color:#FFF" | N/A
| align=center | {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemon Tower.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Lavender Radio Tower HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Tower]] ([[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}) Lavender Radio Tower ([[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}})
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Power Plant FRLG.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Power Plant HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Power Plant]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Rock Tunnel.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Rock Tunnel-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Rock Tunnel]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celadon Game Corner FRLG.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Celadon Game Corner HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celadon Game Corner]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Safari Zone.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Pal Park HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{safari|Kanto}} ([[Generation|Gen]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}) [[Pal Park]] ([[Generation IV]])
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Seafoam Islands.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Seafoam Islands-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Seafoam Islands]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Silph Co FRLG.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Silph Co HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Silph Co.]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Victory Road.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Victory Road-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{ka|Victory Road}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Viridian Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Viridian Forest-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Viridian Forest]]
|- style="background: #fff"
! colspan="2" style="align=center" | [[File:Pokemon Stadium.png|110px]]
| align=center | {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|stage}} (according to its in-game location information in [[Super Smash Bros.]])
|}

===Routes===
Routes in Kanto began the numbering process, going from {{rtn|1|Kanto}} to {{rtn|25|Kanto}} in [[Generation I]] and [[Generation III]], but adding three routes to connect to Johto ({{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|28|Kanto}}) in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]].

==Geography==
[[File:Kanto Anime.png|thumb|right|250px|Anime-based map of the Kanto region]]
[[File:Kanto anime.png|250px|thumb|right|Kanto in the anime]]

The Kanto region has a very temperate climate and not many notable landscape features, though this may be due to the region's origins in the [[Generation I]] games.

The majority of the Kanto region are forests and plains. Many of the major Kanto cities are in the center of the region, with close access to virtually every environment such as the sea, mountains, forests, etc. Kanto is mostly dominated by land, but has a large bay in the middle which opens to a sea in the southwest. Kanto has a contrast between urban cities and rural towns. however, Cinnabar Island is unique in a way that it is built on top of a mountain. The rest of Kanto's cities and towns are generic. Kanto has several mountain ranges, which are mostly in northern and western Kanto. The [[Indigo Plateau]] and {{ka|Victory Road}} mountain range divides Kanto from the neighboring [[Johto]] region.

===Differences between Generations===
Between Generation I and Generation III, Kanto is very much the same with some alterations in respect to the improved graphics and gameplay in the remakes. Additionally in FireRed and LeafGreen, a chain of islands known as the [[Sevii Islands]], located east and southeast of Kanto, are unlocked throughout the {{player}}'s quest, with the first three accessible once Blaine is defeated on Cinnabar Island. Becoming the [[Pokémon Champion]] and getting the [[National Pokédex]] unlocks the other islands which make up this archipelago.

In the Generation II games as well as {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Trainers may travel from Johto to Kanto and notice that changes have occurred as a result of three years having passed since the time of the Generation I games and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}:

* The Safari Zone has closed as a result of [[Baoba|the warden]] taking a trip. In Generation II, it is simply inaccessible during normal gameplay while it has been relocated to Johto in Generation IV, with the original area now housing a [[Pal Park]].
* Cerulean Cave has collapsed. In Generation IV, however; it has since been re-excavated.
* Cinnabar Island has been destroyed by an eruption of the volcano, and its Gym has been relocated to the Seafoam Islands.
* In Generation II only, Viridian Forest has become smaller
* Mt. Moon has decreased in size due to rock slides.
* The Power Plant has become functional.
* The Pokémon Tower has become a radio tower. The Pokémon graves it housed have been moved to the [[House of Memories]]
* Blue has taken over Viridian Gym since Giovanni's retreat for training and remodeled the Gym to suit his tastes.
* Janine has taken over Fuchsia Gym since her father Koga has been promoted to the [[Elite Four]].
* In Generation II only, the Pewter Museum of Science is closed for renovations.

==Indigo League==
{{main|Indigo League}}

====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{kanto color}};" colspan="6" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color}};" align="center"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generations}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|, and}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{kanto color}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color|{{kanto color}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Electric|pic=VSLt_Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
{{gldrb2|tcol=2|type=Poison|pic=VSKoga.png|ldr=Koga|djap=キョウ|drm=Kyō '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|pic2=VSJanine.png|ldr2=Janine|djap2=アンズ|drm2=Anzu '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni.png|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue.png|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}

====Elite Four====
{{elt/h|gen={{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}|l={{kanto color light}}|d={{kanto color}}|league=Indigo|col=2|col2=4}}
{{elt2|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|pic=FL Lorelei.png|pic2=VSWill.png|m=Lorelei|m2=Will|mjap=カンナ|mrm=Kanna'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|mjap2=イツキ|mrm2=Itsuki'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
{{elt2|type=Fighting|type2=Poison|pic=FL Bruno.png|pic2=VSKoga.png|m=Bruno|m2=Koga|mjap=シバ|mrm=Siba'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|mjap2=キョウ|mrm2=Kyō'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
{{elt2|type=Ghost|type2=Fighting|pic=FRLG Agatha.png|pic2=VSBruno.png|m=Agatha|mjap=キクコ|mrm=Kikuko'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|m2=Bruno|mjap2=シバ|mrm2=Siba'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
{{elt2|type=Dragon|type2=Dark|pic=FL Lance.png|pic2=VSKaren.png|m=Lance|mjap=ワタル|mrm=Wataru'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|m2=Karen|mjap2=カリン|mrm2=Karin'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
{{eltb2|type=blue|t=Various|type2=Dragon|pic=FL Blue.png|pic2=VSLance.png|m=Blue (game)|m3=Blue|m2=Lance|mjap=グリーン|mrm=Green'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|mjap2=ワタル|mrm2=Wataru'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
|}
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==Trivia==
{| align="right" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}};"
|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:GenI JA Kanto Town Map Reference.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| "A map of the Kanto region! I hope she gives it to me..."
|}
*Kanto's name was never revealed in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}} outside of Japan, causing many fans to think the region was called Indigo (because of the [[Indigo Plateau]]). It was mentioned only once in the Japanese versions upon viewing the [[Town Map]] at the rival's house. The first mention of its name outside of Japanese context was in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]. Despite this, its name is mentioned multiple times in the [[Generation III]] remakes, including but not limited to viewing the Town Map at the beginning of the games.
*Kanto is the only main [[region]] which has been featured in two separate anime [[series]], once at the start of {{Ash}}'s journey (in the [[original series]]), and once after Ash returned from Hoenn (in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}).
**Until Platinum's release, after Ash defeated [[Maylene]] and [[Crasher Wake]] (not to mention just before Ash challenges [[Fantina]]), it was also the only region in the anime where Ash defeated the Gym Leaders in a different order from the games.
*Kanto is mentioned during the event in which players capture {{p|Shaymin}} in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. [[Professor Oak]] states that somewhere in the Kanto region there is a white rock similar to the one at the north end of {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} in Sinnoh, although no such rock appears in any of the games where Kanto is featured, not even the Generation IV remakes of the Generation II games, released after Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. This may have intended to reference instead the small white rock that appears outside of [[Hoenn]]'s [[Mossdeep City|Mossdeep]] [[Space Center]], though Kanto is specifically mentioned in both the original Japanese as well as English.
*If the Sevii Islands were considered part of Kanto, then Kanto would be the largest region in the games.
*Kanto is the only region that is accessible in every generation before [[Generation V]] (albeit not in every game in every generation): {{4v2|Red|Green|Blue|Yellow}} in [[Generation I]], {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} in [[Generation II]], {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} in [[Generation III]], and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in [[Generation IV]].
*Kanto is the only region that shares its name with the {{wp|List of regions of Japan|region of Japan}} it is based on.
*In its Generation I and III appearances (i.e. the games in which it is the primary region), Kanto is the only region of the original four where the {{player}} doesn't need {{m|Waterfall}} to get to the [[Elite Four]]. Pokémon Trainers from Johto, however, ''do'' need Waterfall.
**It is the only region where the League is west of all of the Gyms. This does consider Johto, whose Gyms are all west of the Indigo Plateau.
*Kanto and Johto are the only regions that are connected to each other by land, and are likewise the only regions to add additional routes in their second appearances.
*In Generation II, Kanto was tied with Johto for the fewest amount of towns/cities, with only 10. This changed however in Generation IV, due to the introduction of the [[Safari Zone Gate]] and the [[Frontier Access]] in Johto.
*In Generation I, Kanto was slightly redesigned twice, with the designs of signposts, doors and other minor details being changed between Red and Green and Blue, and then again between Blue and Yellow. The original Red and Green design was upgraded and colorized for Kanto's Generation II and Generation III appearances.
*Kanto has appeared in the most generations, having appeared in four so far. It is the only recurring region which did not only reappear in remakes.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kanto color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 관동 ''Gwandong''
| Possibly from 關東 (관동), ''gwandong''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 關都 ''Guāndū''
| Transliteration of Kantō. Can either mean "closed capital" or "city of the pass". 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (PRC)
| 关都 ''Guāndū'' {{tt|*|anime, RBGY and GSC arc}} 关东 ''Guāndōng''{{tt|*|After GSC arc}}
|Same as Taiwanese name. From 関東 ''Kantō''. Means "east of pass".
|}
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==See also==
* {{game|Red and Green|s}}
* {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}
* {{game|Red and Blue|s}}
* {{game|Yellow}}
* {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}

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{{Regions|Kanto}}
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{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Kanto locations|*]]
[[Category:Red, Blue and Yellow locations|*]]
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal locations|*Kanto]]
[[Category:FireRed and LeafGreen locations|*]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver locations|*Kanto]]

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}}
[[File:Unova.png|thumb|right|250px|In-game map of the Unova region from Black and White]]
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref> <ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events - Italian people, French people - they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref>, although the region features rural locations as well as industrial.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from '''一種類''' ''isshurui'', meaning "one variety". As explained by game director Masuda, this is to express that even though the region has great diversity in species and race, when seen from a distance they are all the same as living creatures.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref>

Unova likely comes from the Latin ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). May also be from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica.

===Design concept===
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. Clearly, the largest city in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan.

==History==
[[File:Unova world map.png|200px|thumb|Location of Unova on [[Pokémon world]]]]
===Mythological events===
In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|twin heroes]]. To do this, they used a single dragon at an unknown point over 2500 years ago. However, the brothers started arguing over something each sought in life; the older brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their fire and lightning powers before disappearing.

Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilsation for people and Pokémon.

Also at an unknown point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[legendary musketeers]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths.

According to [[Lacunosa Town]] legend, a long time ago, a large meteor came from the sky containing a {{p|Kyurem|terrifying monster}}. It was said that at night, the monster would appear in the town along with the cold winds and take away [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to eat them. The residents of the town surrounded Lacunosa Town in a wall to keep the monster out, and a rule was then set on the town that forbade anyone from leaving at night and encouraged people to stay in their homes. Even though residents no longer believe this old story, they still stay inside of their houses at night to this day.

There is a legend which tells of how {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather powers, caring not for any settlements or creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, realizing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they ceased their actions and have never since repeated them for fear of Landorus's wrath.

{{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance; however, when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost this melody as well as its red shoes.

===Dated history===
* 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] were created.
* 2,500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Relic Castle]] was flourishing and the {{p|Darmanitan}} in front of it went to {{status|sleep}}.
* 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].

===Contemporary history===
{{spoiler}}
====Pokémon Black and White====
[[File:Unova alt.png|thumb|280px|Unova in Black and White]]
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[starter Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]] and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to capture one of the members of the [[Tao trio]] and invited Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected the complementary dragon from the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Light Stone}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Dark Stone}}{{sup|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated [[Alder|the Champion]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (minus [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find with her (which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]] and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time). The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Reshiram{{sup|W}}/Zekrom{{sup|Bl}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Zekrom{{sup|W}}/Reshiram{{sup|Bl}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, whilst Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest.

N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup|W}}/Zekrom{{sup|Bl}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. Whilst he was not seen again in Unova, there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages and eventually defeat the Pokémon League Champion themselves.

====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black and White 2====
During the two years between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black and White 2,  construction of the road between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] has been completed, and there appears to be a settlement established along this road. Construction in [[Driftveil City]] has been completed, but two craters have been created, one of which where the [[Cold Storage]] used to be located. The [[Entralink]]'s moat has been drained or dried up, and the Entree has been replaced with a different type of tree. A section has been taken out of a mountain to the east, with a man-made structure in the new space.

====Pokémon Black and White 2====
Two years after the events of Pokémon Black and White, a Trainer sets off on a journey from [[Aspertia City]].

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 804 including all the towns, cities and areas.

===Cities and towns===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{unova color}}; color: #fff"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="2" | City/Town
! rowspan="2" | Population
! rowspan="2" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
! style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|B}}
! style="background: #{{white color}};" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|W}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nuvema Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nuvema Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Accumula Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Accumula Town]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Striaton City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Striaton City]]
| align=center | 46
| align=center | Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nacrene City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nacrene City]]
| align=center | 50
| align=center | A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Castelia City]]
| align=center | 130
| align=center | A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nimbasa City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa City]]
| align=center | {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| align=center | A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Driftveil City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Driftveil City]]
| align=center | 55
| align=center | A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Mistralton City B.png|100px]]

| align=center | [[Mistralton City]]
| align=center | 37
| align=center | Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Icirrus City{{#switch: {{#time: F}}|April|August|December=_Winter}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Icirrus City]]
| align=center | 34
| align=center | In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City B.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City W.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Opelucid City]]
| align=center | 52
| align=center | A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup|Bl}} 
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup|W}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Unova Pokémon League.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{un|Pokémon League}}
| align=center | 10
| align=center | Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Village Bridge.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Village Bridge]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | An old bridge that settlers of the Unova region built and now live on.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lacunosa Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lacunosa Town]]
| align=center | 16
| align=center | A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Undella Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Undella Town]]
| align=center | 12
| align=center | A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| align=center | [[Black City]]
| align=center | {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| align=center | A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| |
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[White Forest]]
| align=center | 25
| align=center | A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Anville Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Anville Town]]
| align=center | 13
| align=center | A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background: #fff"
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Battle Subway Map.png|right|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
* [[Dreamyard]]
* [[Wellspring Cave]]
* [[Pinwheel Forest]]
* [[Desert Resort]]
* [[Relic Castle]]
* [[Lostlorn Forest]]
* [[Cold Storage]]
* [[Mistralton Cave]]
* [[Chargestone Cave]]
* [[Twist Mountain]]
* [[Celestial Tower]]
* [[Dragonspiral Tower]]
* [[Moor of Icirrus]]
* [[Challenger's Cave]]
* [[Giant Chasm]]
* [[Undella Bay]]
* [[Abyssal Ruins]]
* [[Abundant Shrine]]
* [[Poké Transfer Lab]]
* [[White Forest]]{{sup|W}}
* {{un|Victory Road}}
* [[P2 Laboratory]]
* [[Liberty Garden]]
* [[Entralink]]

====The five bridges of Unova====
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges exists to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has their own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions, they are:
* [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]

===Anime-exclusive locations===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color}}; color: #fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Area 28]]
| Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Battle Club]]
| Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:BW064.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Black Hero's ruins]]
| The Black Hero's ruins, located near [[Chargestone Cave]], and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to {{p|Zekrom}}. [[Cedric Juniper]] was researching them. It is protected by a {{p|Sigilyph}} and multiple {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Clock tower]]
| The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Eindoak Town]]
| Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Kingdom of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Litwick Mansion]]
| Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to excape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Luxuria Town]]
| Luxuria Town is located somewhere between [[Striaton City]] and [[Nacrene City]]. Luxuria Town has its own [[Battle Club]] which is run by the local [[Don George]]. {{Ash}} had his second battle with [[Trip]] here and lost.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Milos Island.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Milos Island]]
| Milos Island is an island off the coast of [[Driftveil City]]. It is home to the [[Abundant Shrine]] where {{p|Landorus}} sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} who also rest peacefully.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Mistralton Tower.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Mistralton Tower]]
| Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, [[Bell of Wishes Festival|a festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa Town]]
| Nimbasa Town is located south of [[Nimbasa City]]. {{Ash}} mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until [[Luke]] explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and {{ashfr}} take part in the [[Club Battle]] Tournament.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Rainbow Valley.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Rainbow Valley]]
| Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Sword of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sword of the Vale]]
| The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Toaru Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Toaru Town]]
| Toaru Town is a town that is on {{rt|7|Unova}}, in between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. The [[Clubsplosion]] tournament is held there.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Village of Dragons]]
| The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the [[Elder]].
|}

===Routes===
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|18|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

==Geography==
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges, the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], the [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon league since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of the two largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do. [[Castelia City]], a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. There are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version, with Pokémon White these changes make the geography more rural looking, while in Pokémon Black these changes are more technological in appearance.
===Climate===
{{main|Seasons}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}

The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]] building.

===Gym Leaders===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]] {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}} {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arti|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSElesa.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamiture|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yacon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Fuuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup|Bl}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}

===Elite Four===
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Alder|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Unova is the only main series region that does not require fighting the {{pkmn|Champion}} to complete the main story.
* Unova is the only main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
* Unova is tied with [[Generation II]] Johto for the fewest [[route]]s of any region with only 18. However, in [[Generation IV]], Johto has 20 routes.
** However, Unova has named routes stretching between settlements, including five bridges and a [[Battle Subway|subway network]].
* Unova is the only region not to have any important locations located on major islands during normal gameplay before the [[Elite Four]].
* Unova is the only main series game region not to have the {{tc|Bug Catcher}}, {{tc|Beauty}}, {{tc|Bird Keeper}}, or {{tc|Sailor}} [[Trainer class]]es in it.
* Unova is the only region to have different exterior designs for every Gym.
** It is also the only region where the Gyms have logos.
* Unova is the only region without:
** a [[Department Store]] in a city; Unova's is in the middle of {{rt|9|Unova}}
** a [[Game Corner]]
** a [[Safari Zone]]
** an actual or former Rock-type Gym.
** a Pokédex that starts with a {{type|Grass}} starter.
** {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, {{p|Tentacruel}}, {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Gyarados}} in its regional Pokédex.
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all languages.
** However, in the [[Pokémon in Latin America|Latin American dub]] of the [[anime]], the region is referred as Unova; just like its English localization.
** Unova is also the only main series region not to have an "O" sound in its Japanese name.
* Unova is the only main region not to have a [[Battle Frontier]].
** However, Kanto only has a Battle Frontier in the anime.
* All English names for the towns and cities in Unova, except [[Black City]] and [[Village Bridge]], come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena.
** Likewise, with the exception of [[Black City]], all the Japanese names of the towns and cities come from traditional patterns.
* In some UK pre-release material, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Unys
|From ''un'' (one) and ''uni'' (united).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Einall
|From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all). Can be translated as "all-in-one".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Unima
|From ''uno'' (one) and possibly from ''anima'' (soul).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Teselia {{tt|Unova|Latin American Spanish dub of the anime}}
|From ''tesela'', Spanish for {{wp|tessera}}, a ceramic mosaic piece. It can be related to the names of the regional locations, which are based on ceramic materials that can be used to make tesserae and form a mosaic.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|하나 ''Hana''
|From 하나 (one).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|合眾 ''Hézhòng''
|合眾 means "united", "involving everyone". Literally "to assemble the multitude". Possibly derived from 「合眾為一」 ''Hézhòng wéi Yī'' (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}''). May also be a reference to 合眾國 ''Hézhòngguó'' (literally, the phrase {{wp|United States (disambiguation)|United States}}).

|}
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==See also==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}

==References==
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== Interwiki link ==

Please add [[:de:Isshu-chihō]] to the interwiki list.--[[User:Afrael|Afrael]] [[User talk:Afrael|talk]] 11:45, 12 May 2010 (UTC)
:Their wiki appears to have gone down, but I'll add it anyway. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 11:50, 12 May 2010 (UTC)

== Region Image ==

The region image is just an image of Hiun City (Japanese Name) not the region itself.--[[User:Jimmyduckegg|Jimmyduckegg]] 19:00, 12 May 2010 (UTC)
:We don't have a region map yet, though. A city in the region is the next best thing. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 01:13, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
There's a [http://serebii.net/blackwhite/isshubig.jpg larger version of the map] out now that shows more locations, is it okay if we add it? [[User:Vienna Waltz|Vienna Waltz]] 02:46, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

== Please add... ==

I would really like to stay consistent here... someone who can edit this article, please change this so this article is in the same format as Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh -- (Japanese: イッシュ地方 Isshu-chihō) along with the region infobox with that same information. Thanks :) ([[User:Yaminokame|Yaminokame]] 01:26, 13 May 2010 (UTC))

== Is this confermed? If so, where? ==

I don't know where this has been confermed. Please enlighten me on which Coro-Coro scan. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 15:20, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:[[a:File:CoroCoro_BW7.jpg|Right here]], on the left. Clearly shows a picture of at least the port town and "イッシュ地方" (Isshu region). ▫▫'''[[User:Tina|ティナ]]'''[[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|★]] 15:52, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::Ah. Thanks for clearing that up. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 16:36, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

==New location==

There's [http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml something] on Serebii about a new place called Sky Arrow Bridge which connects Hiun City to somewhere else. Should we add that? — [[User:Axxonn|'''Axxonn''']][[User talk:Axxonn|the]][[Special:Contributions/Axxonn|Awesometrainer]] 19:20, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:It's on the official site, so I guess there is no reason as to not put it here.　The screen has a text below saying a big bridge crosses to Hiun City and it's name is Sky Arrow Bridge (スカイアローブリッジ).--[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 20:52, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Trivia section mentions that Isshu is the only region of the main games not to have an 'O' sound. Shouldn't ', if one does not include Sevii Islands' also be added to that? I mean, it is considered a region of sorts as well. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 21:14, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:It's not a region, so no. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:19, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::Sevii Islands is included in the region template, right up next to the other main games' regions. I'm pretty sure it is considered one. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 21:21, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Well then, if an admin wants to add it they can. So it's their call. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:38, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Unlike the other five, Sevii's not really its own entity. No league, no gyms, nothing but a few small towns and routes on which you can catch Gen II Pokémon. It was an excuse to put Gen II Pokémon in FRLG. Out of all ''main'' regions, Isshu's the only one with no o. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:49, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Does Almia not count? It's a region. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 21:59, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Grk, strike that. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 22:00, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::::::A suggestion. Maybe you should put Sevii Islands in parenthesis next to Kanto. To me they are merely an extension of Kanto. Just like the Battle Zone is to Sinnoh. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 22:57, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

Is Isshu even its English name? Just out of curiosity. We can't really confirm it unless we know. ----[[User:Zewis29|Zewis]] [[User talk:Zewis29|(2]][[Special:Contributions/Zewis29|9)]] 01:55, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

In the Trivia it says the first gym has the most leaders, 3 but doesn't the [[Cerulean Gym]] have 4, [[Daisy]], [[Lily]], [[Violet]], and [[Misty]]? ''[[User:DoTheWave|<big>D</big>o]][[User talk:DoTheWave|The]][[Wigglytuff (Jungle 16)|Wave]]'' 03:38, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:In the anime, yes, it does. But this refers to the games only. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:40, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== New York? ==

No, I'm not wasting talk pages for speculating. I'm just saying that I heard one of the guys on Pokémon Sunday shout "New York" before the recent BW video. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 02:53, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:I'm sure you just misheard. If they really did it would be ''everywhere'' by now. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 17:38, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

CuboneKing is right in someway. It does look alot like new york. Can I add that in the article? {{unsigned|DialgaMaster105}}
:We are aware it looks like New York, but we're not gonna speculate... [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 18:13, 23 May 2010 (UTC)

[http://pallettribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/huin.jpg] {{unsigned|C.Rad(-0-)}}

It does look a lot like the Manhattan region, But It also looks like southren california hiun being Los Angeles then a desert by hiun (its deserty in LA)and theres a red bridge like the one in San Fransico over a river, and there is mountains on both sides of LA like in the map that has been revealed. {{unsigned|Mismagius13}}
:No more speculating on where Isshu is based on, Mismagius13! And stop adding it in! We wait for official confirmation!--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 10:58, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
:Hey hey chill Mismagius has a point and the whole technology versus nature, plus the fact that Victini is found on a place called Liberty Island, plus Victni being the "Wings of Victory...."

This stuff of Speculation of this type belongs in the forums.But anywho,It looks like it the way it`s comeing.[[User Talk:LucarioWolf|'''Lucario''']][[User:LucarioWolf|'''Wolf''']] 17:17, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

== Sky Arrow Bridge==
why does this article doesn't include the name of the bridge that connect a city to huin city according to serebii it is named sky arrow bridge here is the like:
[http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/isshu.shtml]
[[User:Badwolf1234|Badwolf1234]] 06:11, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:Serebii is not God. We'll get our article up in due time. We know next to nothing anyway. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:16, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

== Team Phantom ==

Team Phantom is the regions vilans. --[[User:Squishy|Squishy]] 23:24, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:And where is this informatino from?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 23:25, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
::It's Plasma. Leaked by way of blog that also revealed Tsutarja, Pokabu, and Mijumaru, as well as the Friz. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 10:21, 15 June 2010 (UTC)
::::Link please, TTE. We have no way of knowing what the team is until it's stated Publicly. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 16:22, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

Judging from one of the things in the CoroCoro scan, it seems to me like that N guy would be the main villian. It said he wants to free pokèmon from people and is trying to obtain the power to do so. Maybe he somehow got a bunch of trainers to follow him and help him awake the main legendary of the game, like Teams Aqua, Magma,and Galactic. [[User:67h5r6h|67h5r6h]] 19:19, 15 July 2010 (UTC)67h5r6h

that's speculation... ([[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 19:22, 15 July 2010 (UTC))

== Hiun City ==

Seriously, this is getting really stupid. All of the other foreign sites have a page for Hiun City and we have more than enough information now to make it its own page. Also, someone needs to update the picture now. [[User:Pokemonemerfan1954|Pokemonemerfan1954]] 03:28, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
:We have bigger isshus to deal with at the moment. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 03:31, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
I agree that it is time to make an independent article to Hiun City. There are enough information and images to start it and several people who would like to contribute on that page.[[User:Toback|Toback]] 19:04, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

== Let's confirm an original source. ==

Even an original source has changed in quality because the Pokemon fan of the foreign country hopes for NY and Shanghai too much.

"isshu is far from Sinnoh, Hoenn, kanto, and johto. " This information is a mistake.

"Isshu" is far from kanto and johto. " This is true.

Please edit this false information if you want to fill Bulbapedia in the truth. The NY consideration and the Shanghai consideration are wonderful. However, the erroneous information cannot be permitted.

[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 20:23, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

:Apparently, it's because of a specific particle in the original line that can be implied to mean "among others". --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 16:40, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:: All the article says is that it's a really long way away from the other regions. There is no mention at all of Shanghai or New York. Secondly, since we don't even know how far away Sinnoh and Hoenn are from Kanto-Johto, it's really impossible to make a distinction between far away from Kanto-Johto, and far away from all of them. I must say I also really don't even understand what this question is asking. [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 16:52, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

"All the article says is that it's a really long way away from the other regions. "

Do you understand Japanese?I understand you are telling the lie because I understand completely.
It is considerably far from kanto and johto. It has changed in quality , saying that "It is far from all" when information is spread to foreign countries. Please admit the falsification of information. Reconfirm an original source if it is not admitted. Please do not add the sentence not insisted on by an original source. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 17:08, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

:I could wonder if you understand Japanese, you having that bad English grammar. Anyhow, I think our safest best would be to wait until we get a more clearer confirmation. And for the love of the franchise, there's no need to be rude to us. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 17:52, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

::The machine translation is used. I'm sorry for making them embarrass it because of a bad English grammar. However, it is possible enough to tell the mistake.

It is the same one as the sentence of corocoro.
http://gamez.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/1005/14/news098.html

新たな舞台「イッシュ地方」は、カントーやジョウト地方とは遠く遠く離れた全く趣の異なる土地。

It is true that the fake information has been described to this page. Admit that information on the lie has been treated. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 18:05, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

:First of all, Japanese is a very difficult language to learn and translate. Errors are bound to be made. We are not purposely lying, but this appears to be a simple mistake. Again, we did not purposely lie, you cannot expect everyone to always get everything perfect. Anyway, I'll let someone else handle this for now. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 18:18, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

::Thank you for admitting a mistake. It is hoped that the person who has the good sense corrects a sentence when the edit becomes possible.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 18:28, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:::Sawamular101さん、すみませんが、日本人ですか？ [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 19:42, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

:::Yes.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 20:42, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

::::Sawamular, are you sure your translation is correct? and ''does it really matter'' if it says the wrong thing? Sometimes information is wrong, and sometimes it changes. It wont hurt anybody if it says the wrong thing for a couple of months until we get a confirmation in English. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 19:51, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

"Sawamular, are you sure your translation is correct?"

It is 100% fact. Isshu is located long away from Kanto and Johto. Please call on the friend of you who understands Japanese if you cannot trust my information.

"and does it really matter if it says the wrong thing? "

I want to tell it to esteem an original source. It is insincere to falsify an original source. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 20:42, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:日本語を習った時、「○○や○○」は「○○と○○などなど」・・という感じだと教えられました。それで、自分は「カントーやジョウト」が「カントー、ジョウト、などなど」の意味で理解しました。ですから、「カントー、ジョウト、ホウエン、シンオウ」という意味だと思いました。違いますか？
:メチャクチャな日本語すみません。日→英の訳すのは得意なんですけど、まだ日本語で話すのはちょっと難しいんですorz [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 21:56, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
::そうですねえ。。。Testing him, are we Umeko?--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 22:00, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:::Guys, enough with the Japanese spelling. --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''ピカチュウ!''']] 22:01, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
::::Umeko is testing him to make sure he's the real-deal: a true Japanese speaker. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 22:11, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:::::I'm not ''testing'' him; I believe him when he says he's Japanese. I'm trying to communicate. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 22:15, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

返信ありがとうございます。たしかに、「○○や○○」には"などなど"という意味も含まれますが、シンオウやホウエンからも遠いと具体的に記述されていないので付け加えるべきではないです。ホウエンやシンオウからも遠いと主張するのは、"などなど"という曖昧なものの憶測を膨らませた結果でしかありません。

もう一つ、「○○や○○」に含まれる"などなど"には、"語るに値しないその他"という意味も自然に含まれます。シンオウやホウエンは語るに値しない土地でしょうか？

シンオウやホウエンからも遠いのであれば、もっと適切な言葉があります。カントー・ジョウト・ホウエン・シンオウから遠い。今までの地方全てから遠い。このように表現方法はいくらでもあります。カントーやジョウトから遠いという文でホウエンやシンオウも含むのは飛躍しすぎです。

日本語お上手で感激しました。[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 22:55, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:そうですか。分かりました。それならば、その部分を書き直す。ありがとうございました！
:To those of you watching, Sawamular has explained the use of the particle や and why I was mistaken for thinking that Hoenn and Sinnoh were necessarily included in the statement. I don't think it would be inappropriate to say that Isshu is ''assumed'' to be distant from Hoenn and Sinnoh as well, as long as we state just that: it is an assumption. It may be more accurate to say that Isshu is confirmed to be distant from the mainland (if we wish to refer to Kanto, Johto, and the other assumed regions directly neighboring them as the "mainland" - this is what I, personally, think of them as, but I'm not sure there's any canon backing to it), but I'll leave that up to discussion. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 23:27, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
::So that means Aomori, Tohoku is open for possibility!? Heck yes! --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 00:09, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
:::http://www.42ch.net/UploaderSmall/source/1277686041.JPG
:::Do you believe tohoku? I think that the possibility of Shanghai and Manhattan is high. There is no big city in aomori (lol.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 00:51, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
::::I personally think it's Shanghai (it even looks like {{img|BW Prerelease City entrance.png|this screenshot}} might have kanji/hanzi on the sign :O), but anyway, let's keep this discussion off the talk page, shall we? Bring it to the forums - if you're still allowed to discuss that there, I haven't been keeping much track of what's been going on over there. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:26, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

::::: ok, the topic is stopped. I do not go to the forum (Speaking by the machine translation is tired). [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 04:05, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

カントー・ジョウト・ホウエン・シンオウ地方から遠く離れた土地「イッシュ地方」

New source.isshu is far from Sinnoh, Hoenn, kanto, and johto.There was no necessity of the edit.(lol
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/irbj/topics/index.html#/file1 [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:29, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

== Just a Warrning ==

There are silly and UNCONFIRMED rumors on youtube that Isshu is based on the chugoku (is that spelled right?) region of Japan.
I would advise a watch of this page to prevent vandalism of the page. ([[User:Kmanecke|Kmanecke]] 00:16, 28 June 2010 (UTC))
:Several steps ahead of you. The page has been protected since the page's creation because we knew people would try to put their opinions on the page. ._. ▫▫'''[[User:Tina|ティナ]]'''[[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|★]] 00:18, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia. ==

It should be added in the Trivia about it being the first reigon to feature different locations depending on the version (black or white) Just thought I'd say --[[User:S2daam|S2daam]] 21:29, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

== Routes ==

It should be added that the Routes in Isshu start over at Route 1 instead of Route 301. Should that be a trivia or in the main article? [[User:Pokemonemerfan1954|Pokemonemerfan1954]] 15:27, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

== Black City/ White Forest ==

I read online that Isshu would have version specific areas, Black Forest in Black, which is supposedly a stereotypical industrail city, and White Forest, A town in White that is close to nature, and even has tall grass in the town. Does anyone think it should be added to the article? [[User:67h5r6h|67h5r6h]] 19:25, 15 July 2010 (UTC)67h5r6h
:It will when an admin gets to it, especially when information is being released almost daily. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psy''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 19:30, 15 July 2010 (UTC)
::TA. DA. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:23, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

== Add image ==

The image gallery should have the image of Route 1 ([[a:Image:BW Prerelease Route 1.png]]). --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 19:09, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 19:22, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::Hold on there, SN. I had asked you about the image's whereabouts on the Archives, please respond before asking it to be put everywhere. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jel]][[User Talk:Jello|lo]] 19:36, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::Sorry about that. I only go to the Archives when I need to upload an image, so I hadn't gotten your message yet. Anyway, I replied there. --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 19:41, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

== Another warning for the mods. ==

Just a quick warning because of the reveal of Bikutini (Victuni?) and how to get one (the Liberty Ticket). This may cause a surge in debates on the basis of Isshu. Not debating here, just warning. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 00:46, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:How is there evena connection between them? --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:52, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island. Just saying. --'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 01:08, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:::A "warning ''for'' the mods"? or a "warning '''from''' the mods"? Because you're not a mod yourself to be stating that in the title....--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 01:34, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::::A warning ''for'' the mods. I'm not a mod nor do I claim to be one. If I did claim to be one, I would have used "A warning for the other mods", which I did not use. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:36, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:::::But why warn the mods? they might already know this. --[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 04:56, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::::::How would I know if the mods (not trying to insult a mod here) can put the pieces together and sense that there's going to be a huge region speculation rush after a video? I just put it here as a warning. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 08:08, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Via Filb.de's recent update, we got a Football player as a trainer class. Continuation of the warning from before. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:26, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
:You don't need to warn mods. They have it under control. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:05, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
::I feeeeeel like it. >:/ Not like I'm spamming it or anything. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:13, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

==New City revealed==

The new Coro Coro scan reveals information about a new city called Shippo City. It has a Gym and its Gym Leader is called Aloe. Mods should add information about it.--[[User:Toback|Toback]] 14:41, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

==Got a new map image==
File:Isshu_Wide.jpg

But the article's locked. --[[User:Sotomura|Sotomura]] 15:36, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:That file has been deleted as it's the same as [[a:File:Isshu.jpg]] —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:59, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

== It's New York ==
http://sunyshore.com/scrap/bwnewyork.jpg

Original source PokéJungle, reconfirmed by people who found the same magazine in Japan for themselves. Circled text reads "Our adventure's setting is New York?!" --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 03:36, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
:oh look, I live in Isshu...kickass...at least it's finally confirmed.. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 03:39, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
::[http://nyextended.ytmnd.com/ Isshu!] '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:42, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/51c%2BfPmQdbL._SS350_.jpg

It gets into the news in Japan because it differs from the cover actually sold. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 06:08, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
::I was told that this image was an advertisement for the September 10 issue of the magazine. Take that for what you will. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 06:15, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

:::http://www.gamememo.com/2010/09/06/bw-issyu-new-york/
:::It is insisted that it be a cover of the early stage. It is mysterious how he obtained the cover of the early stage. Let's wait patiently because it is thought that the content of "Pokemon pia" is passed on in several days. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 06:22, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

It is described by Pokemon pia that the motif of Isshu is New York. I think it is certain because it is information from the person who bought it. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 17:03, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
:So it's true after all? [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 17:16, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
::It seems to be mentioned in page 5. Someone might up-load the image. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 17:29, 9 September 2010 (UTC)

::: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html New source. The motif of Isshu is New York. The origin of the name is so from "One kind/１種類(issyurui)".[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 01:54, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

:::: [http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9573/isshu.jpg] -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 04:14, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

== New Jersey ==

Ok, yeah only New York City was stated as the basis of Isshu, but shouldn't we add New Jersey too since technically the western third of the region would be where Jersey City and Hoboken are. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 05:10, 15 September 2010 (UTC)

== Just throwing this out there ==

The magazine article from PokePia was translated and used the word "Motif", not the word "Model" like when previous regions. Assuming that the word "Motif" means "Model" is like assuming Hoenn is based off some Tropical island and not Kyushu. Go ahead, pull this apart. But PokePia still was translated "[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/motif Motif]".
--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 16:56, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

PokePia and the interview above confirmed that the motif of Isshu is NYC. But there's just too many discrepancies to outright say that Isshu is solely based off NYC.

The ones I feel are simple enough:

1 Connections to past games.

If Cynthia is supposedly researching the myths of Arceus, why, may I ask, is she in a place half-way around the world from Japan? That girl from HGSS's Battle Frontier that's now the champion of Isshu? Why is she there? But most importantly, disregarding all the Pokemon from the Dream World, '''Why are there so many old Pokemon in Isshu post E4 if Isshu is on the other side of the world'''?

2 Pokedex.

It's still the National Dex, correct? Then why does it go from PokeJapan (1-493) to the other side of the world in Isshu (494-649)? There's all sorts of places between NYC and Japan. Shouldn't it be something like 1000-1155 instead of 494-649?

3 Size.

Compare the size of Isshu to the size of Sinnoh. It's bigger, right? So why would Isshu be set in an area 484 square Miles (22mi x 22mi)? And what makes NYC so important that it gets an entire region when Game Freak's office's town only gets two in-game Cities?

So yeah, double edit, but only because it was confirmed that "Motif" was said.

--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 17:16, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

:1) Do we know Cynthia's still researching Arceus? Might she be researching other legends now? And Caitlin seems largely based on a European monarch; why would she be restricted to Japan in that case?
:2) Since when are all databases organized geographically? Kanto's Pokédex entries come first in National order, even though it's smack dab in the center of Japan. And frankly, I was surprised there was so little overlap in Isshu's dex and those of other regions. After all, real-world Japan and America share many species, from rodents to insects to birds.
:3) Sure, the size is inconsistent with past games. But that has occurred in past generations as well. Look at GSC Kanto compared to RBY Kanto, or less dramatically, HGSS Johto to GSC Johto. Perhaps GameFreak thought a denser, more complex area would better do justice to the scope of diversity in NYC. Or perhaps they intend to size up Kanto or Johto next time a remake comes around.
:In fact, you could argue the same thing for any past regions. After all, we have never received confirmation that the past regions correspond to each other geographically the same way they do in the real world. But for the purpose of this article, motif and basis are close to the same. There are surely differences between Isshu and New York, but New York City is still the primary basis. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 18:21, 30 September 2010 (UTC)
::First of all, Motif is nothing like Model. Motif is a pattern on the Model. Motif does not mean Model. Learn English.

::mod·el
::n.
::1. A small object, usually built to scale, that represents in detail another, often larger object.
::2.
::a. A preliminary work or construction that serves as a plan from which a final product is to be made: a clay ::model ready for casting.
::b. Such a work or construction used in testing or perfecting a final product: a test model of a solar-powered ::vehicle.
::3. A schematic description of a system, theory, or phenomenon that accounts for its known or inferred ::properties and may be used for further study of its characteristics: a model of generative grammar; a model of ::an atom; an economic model.
::4. A style or design of an item: My car is last year's model.
::5. One serving as an example to be imitated or compared: a model of decorum. See Synonyms at ideal.
::6. One that serves as the subject for an artist, especially a person employed to pose for a painter, sculptor, ::or photographer.
::7. A person employed to display merchandise, such as clothing or cosmetics.
::8. Zoology An animal whose appearance is copied by a mimic.

::mo·tif (m-tf)
::n.
::1.
::a. A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work.
::b. A dominant theme or central idea.
::2. Music A short rhythmic or melodic passage that is repeated or evoked in various parts of a composition.
::3. A repeated figure or design in architecture or decoration. See Synonyms at figure.

::Now,

::1. Sure, we don't know if Cynthia is researching Arceus still or not. We can figure that out later. But what Pokemon stands more interesting to research (from her point of view) than the Pokemon described from myth in her hometown and the one said to have created the world? That was the reason she was at the Shinto/Sinjoh Ruins. And what part of Caitlin seems largely based off a European Monarch? She has no connections to Team Plasma as far as I can see.
::2. ''Since when are all databases organized geographically? Kanto's Pokédex entries come first in National order, even though it's smack dab in the center of Japan.''

::Kanto is the center of Japan, basically. It was chosen because its the area surrounding Game Freak's office which makes it the center of the Pokemon World.

::''And frankly, I was surprised there was so little overlap in Isshu's dex and those of other regions.''

::Why would you be surprised at all? There's wide dependencies among similar Pokemon in Japan.

::''After all, real-world Japan and America share many species, from rodents to insects to birds.''

::Not the exact same species. And I'm pretty sure that no place shares animals (disregarding zoo's of course) of the exact same species.

::It still does not make sense for the National Pokedex to skip 99% of the land between Japan and NYC. Try to rationalize that. '''I dare you.'''

::3. 3) ''Sure, the size is inconsistent with past games. But that has occurred in past generations as well. Look at GSC Kanto compared to RBY Kanto, or less dramatically, HGSS Johto to GSC Johto. Perhaps GameFreak thought a denser, more complex area would better do justice to the scope of diversity in NYC. Or perhaps they intend to size up Kanto or Johto next time a remake comes around. ''

::Why are you even bringing up comparisons of RBY/GSC Kanto and GSC/HGSS Johto? That has nothing to do with the comparison of DPPt Sinnoh and BW Isshu.

::''In fact, you could argue the same thing for any past regions. After all, we have never received confirmation that the past regions correspond to each other geographically the same way they do in the real world.''

::I'll give you that. But we do have their "Models" so we can logically assume that they fall in the same places in relation to each other as they do in real-life.

::''But for the purpose of this article, motif and basis are close to the same.''

::No, they aren't even close to meaning the same thing. If you really think that, then you need to retake English class. The purpose of this article is to post everything we '''''know''''' about Isshu. Assumptions like "Motif = Basis/Model" are not something we '''''know''''', they're something people '''''assume'''''. And it's confirmed that NYC is Isshu's '''''Motif'''''. '''No one''' has released Isshu's Model.

::''There are surely differences between Isshu and New York, but New York City is still the primary basis.''

::Just FYI, geographical terrain has been mostly kept between the games and real life. Coastlines, mountains, and generally everything about geographical features. Cities have been rearranged and mountains have become volcano's. But unless Game Freak '''really''' changed up the system, we have two unexplained mountain ranges on both sides of Isshu.

::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:20, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

==Just throwing it out there Part 2==

Hey guys. Please don't argue about this here. And please don't insult other people by telling them to learn English. We don't want it and we don't care. We have a source saying that Isshu is based on NYC. That's awesome. That's all we need. If Game Freak has decided to add in extra bits from other places or even make up their own stuff that's fantastic but Isshu is based on NYC. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:28, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
:You have a source saying that Isshu is based off New York when ''word of god'' states that New York is Isshu's ''Motif''? Please don't be pulling another Pokebeach and the secret source...
:--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 12:30, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

::It is declared that Hoenn Region is Kyushu. It is said that Isshu Region is NY "motif".

::http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/ No.177
::イッシュ地方とした今回の舞台のモチーフはニューヨーク。
::(Isshu Region) The motif of isshu is NY.

::http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/?p=105 No.15
::九州を舞台にしたんです。
::(Hoenn Region) Kyushu is a stage.

::Because volume of information is a little, it might be small mistake that the remark is not consistent. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 14:35, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Basically, Sawamular just proved that your source is false. If the OFFICIAL GAME FREAK BLOG says that it's a motif, it's a motif. Not a base, not a model and not a stage. A MOTIF.

:::Can we get a mod to fix this page of this completely stupid misconception that's been around since PokePia was first translated?
:::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 21:45, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

::::See: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html#list. Masuda and co. explicitly refer to New York as not just Isshu's motif, but also its STAGE (even after reiterating the basis for the other regions). They even go on to address specific locations in NYC as the basis for various areas in Isshu. How is it not NY? [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 01:37, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::Wow. So does that mean this isshu (lol pun) is finally laid to rest? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 01:46, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::Just for clarification purposes, where exactly on this does it say stage? My japanese is a tad rusty when it comes to Kanji... --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 01:52, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::My rusty Japanese is telling me he's talking about Concert stages leading to the Musical's in BW. It also references the "Stage's Motif New York" (で、まず舞台のモチーフをニューヨークにすることを決めると、). Well? --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 02:03, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::::::: Masuda speaks the reason why NY is chosen to be a motif of BW. Masuda is said that a lot of famous theaters(Musical) are in Manhattan.　I wanted to do the concert by NY.

::::::: 多種でも遠くから見たときに、１種類に見えるような地方である、ということから「イッシュ」と名付けました。その感じも '''ニューヨークにすごく近いんです'''。
::::::: The source that Mr. AndyPKMN had presented was seen. The supervisor is making remarks that the outlook on the world of isshu is '''near NY'''. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Well, isn't that vague? '''near NY'''... are you sure that translation is accurate, Sawam? Just to prevent misconceptions, you know. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:09, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Is it possible he meant something like "I feel very close to New York" or "It feels similar to New York"? --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:19, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::::::::'''ニューヨークにすごく近いんです'''
:::::::::"I feel very close to New York". This translation is complete.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 03:35, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::So, altogether, the translation does nothing further than reinforce the point that New York is Isshu's motif? Alright then. Thank you, Sawamu! --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:38, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::: The remark of Masuda strengthens grounds of motif. Because it was a motif, the word "It is near(近い)" might have been used. If NY is a stage, it is strange to say, "It is near(近い)". [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 03:48, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::::I don't think Masuda would use the same word twice. Motif, stage, he's a creative guy! '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:52, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::::::You're drawing at straws now, TTE. You know Masuda is a smart guy. If he was going to confirm the basis of Isshu at that time, he would have used words that would not be motif. In fact, the fact that he used the word motif instead of a simple Japanese word proves that he knows what it means and used it for that reason.

:::::::::::::Fix the page.

:::::::::::::NOW.

:::::::::::::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:57, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::::::::::::::I really don't understand your logic here. Combine the fact the supervisors outright clarify how they've based certain locations out of specific areas in Isshu (the musicals, the bridge being based off Brooklyn Bridge, etc.) with the fact Isshu's general shape looks extremely similar to New York. If that's not enough, look at the countless U.S. cultural references in the game. Are you seriously trying to insinuate it's not based on NYC? How could it possibly be based on anything else? You say you want to go by facts, and the fact is that Masuda has attributed New York and ONLY New York as Isshu's inspiration (motif or not). That's really all we need. Get over yourself. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 05:20, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::::::::::::::Ha. Hahahahahahahahahaaha. Ahahahahahahaha. You don't understand the logic, bub? Get a dictionary. Motif. Define it.

:::::::::::::::Actually, don't bother. I'll just quote what I've said before on TTEnchidna's talk page

:::::::::::::::"So no, they would not use the word motif to describe the land's basis. They would use the word motif. Motif, when used for Hoenn, would describe Hoenn's tropical feel. Not the terrain and not it's coastline. The terrain of all regions tend to match the terrain of their real-life counterparts. Not climates. Climates have definitely been changed. But the geographic terrain is the same.

:::::::::::::::And FYI, Manhattan does not have dual mountain ranges.

:::::::::::::::Also, just to check, do you understand the definition of the word "motif"?

:::::::::::::::Motif is to Model/Stage/Basis as is the pattern of a shirt to the shirt itself. The motif of a shirt could be anything: Tye-dye, pinstripe, plaid. But does that change the base model of the shirt? No, it doesn't. Say you grab 3 of the same shirts off a shirt making line before they go to dyeing. They're all the same color: a dull white. A blank slate. Then you proceed to dye the first shirt red, the second shirt blue and the third shirt purple. Does that change the base shirts' shape or anything? No. It changes the motif (color) of the shirt.

:::::::::::::::This can also be applied to the Pokemon series: The motif of Isshu is New York. Take away all the cities, roads and non-geographical features. What are you left with? You're left with the base of Isshu, a location with three-peninsulas , dual mountain ranges on opposite peninsulas and a lake on the middle one. Does the geographical terrain of Manhattan match up to that?

:::::::::::::::Simple answer: No, it does not."

:::::::::::::::Now the question remains, coupled with the fact that a fluent speaker of Japanese (that has to use a translator to post here in english!) has stated that, based on the article ''you provided'', there is more proof for the "motif" side than the "model/stage/basis" side when it comes to New York and Isshu, why don't you understand?

:::::::::::::::Now good night and have fun trying to prove me and the power of facts wrong. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:34, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

May I say the impression of the game of a Japanese version?

The large majority of the Pokémon Trainer of isshu has a Japanese name(It was felt that it was roughly about 70%). Because the currency was yen, it felt odd though it knew that NY had been chosen as the stage(Motif).

In a Japanese version, I think that I became making not to think that isshu is a foreign country as much as possible. However, a Japanese version is original.

I feel the motif more correct. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 06:28, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:Consider Kanto uses Pokémon ''Dollars'' in the rest of the world. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:: A Japanese version separately treats Pokédollar and Yen. Pokédollar is adopted in Orre region of the Arizona motif. It is strange not to apply Pokédollar with isshu. If it is a city of the USA origin, the same currency as Orre might be suitable. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 10:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

@ Mackinz: I don't understand because I've repeatedly mentioned how Masuda proceeded to reveal the basis of Isshu's locations. For example, Sky Arrow Bridge IS based on New York's Brooklyn Bridge. It doesn't follow to say NY is merely the motif for Isshu when we know for certain that the BASIS of specific areas are taken from Manhattan and its surroundings. It doesn't even have to be attributed to Isshu as a whole because the facts so far demonstrate how NYC plays at least a partial role in the basis of B/W's region. Ergo, there is more factual evidence for New York than against it. As far as currency goes, it matters little since Isshu was long confirmed to have been a foreign land from its predecessors (i.e. across the sea, only reached by boat/plane, etc). [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 13:13, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

I've also re-edited the Isshu page. Disregarding my own personal opinion on the matter, we can't say for a fact that Isshu is NOT explicitly based on New York. "Drawing inspiration" will suffice for now. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 13:37, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:You want me to explain Marlowe? Fine. I'll make it as simple as possible.

:Anything not geographical (elevation of land, coastline) is part of the base. Everything else (climate, buildings, road, people) is part of the motif of the area.

:Take Hoenn for example: Hoenn obviously has a tropical motif going for it. However, the climate is much different from that of Kyushu in real life. So we cannot say that Kyushu was the inspiration (basis) for the climate. That would be regulated to the motif.

:Take also the difference in population of Hoenn and Kyushu: Hoenn has way less population. Since it doesn't maintain the population, the population does not remain part of the basis. It becomes part of the motif (I.E. the low population combined with the tropical feel makes it feel like a loosely populated tropical island which, obviously, Kyushu is not).

:Now, onto buildings: Buildings are determined and built by the people living there. They also escalate the motif of the area (I.E. Fortree's Tree Houses add to the tropical feel). Since there are also a lot less buildings (similar to population), we cannot say that buildings are part of the basis because, if they did, the entire Hoenn region would not feel like a tropical island, it would feel like a city-locked island.

:Now think about it, replacing Hoenn with Isshu.

:Going to change the page back now.

:--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

Now you're just twisting the meaning of basis to match your own interpretation. No, it does not have to be solely geography-based; according to the very definition of BASIS, Isshu's Sky Arrow Bridge is BASED on New York's Brooklyn Bridge. It is the foundation for it, the fundamental groundwork. Stop trying to circumvent that. As for my re-editing the Isshu page, I'm trying to at least set up a middle ground between you and I here. Unless Masuda came right out and said, "No, Isshu is not based on New York" you can't say for certain that it isn't. We both know that it at least exists as some form of inspiration. It is unnecessary and downright misleading to add any more to the page than the "drawing inspiration" bit. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 14:14, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:You still don't understand the meaning of motif, model, stage and basis, huh?

:Didn't I tell you to get a dictionary?

:Ah well. I'll just define them for you.

:MOTIF

:1. (5) motif, motive

:(a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration)
:2. (1) motif, motive

:(a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music)
:3. (1) theme, motif

:(a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"

:If that isn't enough, I'll bring out some more definitions for you.

:MODEL

:1. (19) model, theoretical account, framework

:(a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems")
:2. (11) model

:(a type of product; "his car was an old model")
:3. (6) model, poser

:(a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor; "the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos")
:4. (4) model, simulation

:(representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale))
:5. (3) exemplar, example, model, good example

:(something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general")
:6. (1) model, role model

:(someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model")
:7. (1) model, example

:(a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")
:8. mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model, model

:(a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; "she was too fat to be a mannequin")
:9. model, modelling, modeling

:(the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale))

:BASIS

:1. (38) footing, basis, ground

:(a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis")
:2. (28) basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone

:(the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture")
:3. basis, base

:(the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice")

:STAGE

:1. (25) phase, stage

:(any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected")
:2. (18) degree, level, stage, point

:(a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?")
:3. (15) stage

:(a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; "he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box")
:4. (6) stage

:(the theater as a profession (usually `the stage'); "an early movie simply showed a long kiss by two actors of the contemporary stage")
:5. (2) stagecoach, stage

:(a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns; "we went out of town together by stage about ten or twelve miles")
:6. (2) stage, leg

:(a section or portion of a journey or course; "then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise")
:7. (1) stage

:(any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something; "All the world's a stage"
:8. stage, microscope stage

:(a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination)

:You do remember that Junichi Masuda has said nothing more than "motif", correct? Now, if he '''meant''' something else, don't you think he would use the Japanese word for stage (like he did for Hoenn and Kyushu) instead of the ENGLISH word, motif?

:The fact is, no matter how you read it, Junichi Masuda and the Development team of the Pokemon series have confirmed that New York is Isshu's motif. They have not confirmed anything beyond that. For all we know, it could be explicitly based on New York. '''However''', at this point, it would be an '''assumption''' which is what I've been trying to get rid of since I started this section. ''Everyone assumes'' that New York is the basis of Isshu. ''It is confirmed'' ,not an assumption, that Isshu draws decorative inspiration (a.k.a. motif) from New York. '''''Nothing beyond that is confirmed'''''. If you continue to edit the Isshu page, I will ask Archaic to do something.

:--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:27, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

I have edited the page to maintain the same words but also to make it known that we do not know if he meant "not explicitly based off of New York". Happy? --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:37, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::I think you're being very unreasonable. I'll say this again. Strictly in terms of my editing the page, I'm not even claiming that Isshu is based on New York -- I'm only leaving it at the simple fact that Isshu draws inspiration from it. However, you cannot say that it isn't explicitly based on NYC because you don't know for certain whether it's based on it or not. You've clarified before that you're only trying to use the facts instead of common speculation. I agree, but the page revision shouldn't go from "Isshu is based on Manhattan, New York" to "Isshu draws inspiration from Manhattan, New York but is not explicitly based on New York". Rather, leaving it at "Isshu draws inspiration from Manhattan, New York" is much more accurate to Masuda's statement and not only sets up a reasonable middle ground between us, it also agrees with your original intention to change the article. EDIT: I suppose that's good enough, though I still find it slightly unnecessary.

::And please, cut the "LOOK AT THE DICTIONARY" crap. I've checked the dictionary and in the case of Brooklyn Bridge, the terms 'motif' and 'basis' are not mutually exclusive. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 14:47, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::I'm working with the wording of the first paragraph (to include the word motif) as we speak. However, I did already edit in

:::"Like prior regions, its general layout and coastline is based upon a real-world location. It is not known where it is based exactly, but an interview with Junichi Masuda and the rest of the development team has stated "Manhattan of New York is Isshu's motif". [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/motif]

:::While the largest of its cities, Hiun City, draws heavily on the densely-populated area of Lower Manhattan, to the north, rather than more cityscape, a vast desert lies. To the west and east, there are great mountains, as well, and rather than urban areas, aside from Hiun, most of Isshu is decidedly rural."

:::Give me a few minutes.

:::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:49, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::::I guess the neutrality will suffice for me. We'll agree to disagree on the basing of Isshu, so I'll leave the remainder of this debate to anyone else wanting to pick it up. I think it's important to note though that even if Isshu isn't based on NYC, certain areas in the region are still linguistically based off their Manhattan counterparts. So NYC does at least play a role in Isshu's basing to SOME extent, which in my opinion presupposes the Isshu = New York argument.[[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 14:56, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::::Marlowe, the motif of Isshu is New York. That means the '''theme''' (hey look, a synonym :D) of Isshu is New York. So of course it would maintain the things that make New York recognizable. The bridges, Huin city and the similar coastline are all there for a reason. Its all for maintaining the '''theme''' of New York.
:::::But I'm not debating the basis of Isshu here.
:::::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 15:12, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::Let me get this straight. You admit that Hiun City has many things that New York has, even has a New York theme, but you REFUSE to believe that Isshu is based on New York and are crusading that New York is simply the motif, even going to so far as to assume that the real world and the Pokemon world are interchangeable, when Hoenn has proven they aren't?--[[User:Ryuutakeshi|Ryuutakeshi]] 17:14, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Oh, hey Ryuu! Nice to see you on Bulbapedia.
:::::::I refuse to believe things that aren't facts.
:::::::Fact: New York is Isshu's motif. (Confirmed by Junichi Masuda on both Game Freak's official blog and in the interview posted on Nintendo.Co.Jp)
:::::::Assumption: OMFG! That means Isshu is New York! OMG!1!
:::::::Fact: Motif means "theme".
:::::::Fact: Hoenn, when it's basis of Kyushu was confirmed, used the Japanese word for "stage".
:::::::Fact: Isshu, when the interview was first shown in PokePia, was confirmed to use the English word "motif".
:::::::Fact: Basis and Motif mean two separate things.
:::::::Fact: This page used the assumption that Motif means Basis.
:::::::Fact: Motif does not mean Basis.
:::::::My thoughts: If Junichi Masuda used the word "motif" and meant "basis", why wouldn't he use the same word he used when he revealed the basis (stage) of Hoenn to be Kyushu? The fact that he used the English word "motif" should prove he knew what he was talking about. That means that Mr. Masuda meant the word "Motif"!

:::::::So yes, I admit that Huin City has many things New York has. I never denied that Isshu uses New York as a theme. I do deny the assumption that, because Isshu uses New York as a theme, Isshu ''is'' New York.

:::::::Frankly, Ryuu, unless Junichi Masuda comes out and makes a blog saying "Yeah, we used Manhattan as the stage of Isshu", we should keep the facts straight and in the open. The fact is "We used New York as the motif of Isshu". Nothing to be taken any other way. Motif does not mean Model/Basis/Stage. It should not be taken any other way than the definition of Motif. And it should be allowed to discuss Isshu being based somewhere else because we do not have confirmation from Game Freak or Nintendo of where Isshu is based.

:::::::Am I making sense?

:::::::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 18:55, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

::::::::To be fair, Mackinz, none of the regions are synonymous with their real-life counterparts. Johto isn't Kansai, Hoenn isn't Kyushu, Sinnoh isn't Hokkaido, etc. They're simply based on them. While it's true Masuda used the term "motif" when describing Isshu, his context doesn't exactly set it apart as a mutually exclusive term from basis. For example, we know for certain that specific areas derive inspiration from areas in NYC in the EXACT same way other regions have a basis of specific cities and buildings in their counterparts, so I think we can safely say we have enough evidence to qualify New York being the equivalent of Isshu as Kansai, for example, is the equivalent of Johto. You're correct in saying the definitions motif and basis aren't the same, but they do have similar enough contexts in the case of comparing each region's confirmed area inspirations. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 19:22, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::I'll give you that, Marlowe. But still, it is not a safe assumption at this time to assume that Isshu is New York (and it is still open because of the New York motif being able to explain a lot). So can we leave it at that? I don't have time right now to debate and argue with you. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 19:30, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::To quote a great U.S. President, "It depends on what the definition of the word ‘is’ is." No one's saying Isshu "is" New York. We're saying it's "based on" New York. Which is true, given that motifs from New York such as the coastline, bridges, diverse culture, and lower Manhattan drive the composition of the region. You keep insisting that motif doesn't mean basis, but what do we mean when we refer to the basis of other regions? We mean that they include motifs of the real-world counterparts, including the coastline, landmarks, and cultures. Really, there's nothing separating Isshu's basis from the other regions', besides the fact that Game Freak was somewhat more open to breaks from reality (and why shouldn't they be? Unlike with previous regions, the main game staff did not include anyone native to New York, unlike with previous games.). --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 20:38, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
Okay guys, please quit it with the arguing. Isshu is based on New York, and there's really absolutely no arguing this. The context of the interview as a whole makes it clear that Isshu is the New York as Hoenn is to Kyushu, Johto is the Kansai, etc. The nuances you're arguing really aren't present, and if they are, it's not enough to sway Bulbapedia's scale of "what makes X based on Y." So shut up and stop arguing, or else you are subject to a temporary block for insubordination. Thanks. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:46, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

==Outdated Notice?==

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Is this article really outdated or is this just one of the spams. I'm going to remove it but if it isn't please put it back for me. ([[User:Pokemaster97|Pokemaster97]] 14:09, 3 October 2010 (UTC))
:Yeah, it is outdated. Black and White have been released and the article needs to start looking like other region's pages now. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:17, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

i updated this to the format like the other regions and it was removed!--[[User:Shaymin Master426|Shaymin Master426]] 19:56, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:No you didn't. You replaced content with stuff that was already lower on the page. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:17, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

== New Map of isshu. ==

http://up3.viploader.net/game/src/vlgame026784.jpg

It is isshu map of the ANIME version. It confirmed it by 001 stories. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:09, 21 October 2010 (UTC)

:Good idea, but could you find a better picture?--[[User:Si6x12|'''Si6''']][[User Talk:Si6x12|'''x12''']] 15:15, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
::I obtained this image by chance. I'm sorry for being not able to offer a high-quality image. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:05, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Well, I would add it.--[[User:Si6x12|'''Si6''']][[User Talk:Si6x12|'''x12''']] 20:32, 21 October 2010 (UTC)

== A guess on Etymology ==
Well I'll get the silly one out of the way: *'''Un'''*ited States *'''of A'''*merica. It makes me think of general Japanese style shortening like *'''Poke'''*tto *'''Mon'''*suta. I knew the region was based on USA, so I figured the localization was done since it's a "home turf" based decision like how the Japanese regions stayed untouched. I was expecting the other localizations to use Unova, but my guess on the method sort of works for the others. The following are what respective speakers call USA. French: États-*'''Unis'''* (Unys) German: Ver*'''ein'''*igte Staaten (Einall) My stab in of "ein" is probably improper but it does mean one, and "all" may be aus*'''ahl'''*. I've come across "allein" which can refer to "single". Italian: Stati *'''Uni'''*ti d'America (Unima). The "ma" may refer to ris*'''ma'''*. I'm lost with the Spanish localization, I don't see any links at all. "United" is fairly enough though, since a literal USA basis is silly, but hey it works haha. I'm not going to bother comparing decisions made with Orre. [[User:Deadpool|Deadpool]] 09:34, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
:Somehow I REALLY doubt it comes from United States of America. It's just too much of a stretch to assume NoA cherry picked syllables and letters from the location's basis when that's never been done before, even in the Japanese games. I think it's just derived from the meaning it has in Japanese, "one variety". Uno, one, and -va, for variety. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 13:26, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
I actually doubt they'll say what it stands for (if it even is an acronym of something). No one can say for sure and all we can do is just speculate which provides no real evidence. Maybe this should be a forum topic to further discuss on on what people can guess the name stands for? - '''[[User:Vhayes1992|Vhayes]][[User talk:Vhayes1992|1992]]''' 18:20, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

== Bridges ==

In an interview on G4tv.com, Junichi Masuda expressed his fascination with bridges, especially the Golden Gate bridge which closes resembles some of the bridges in Unova; would this be worth adding to the Trivia? I don't know how to add a reference. [[User:Taromon777|'''T a r o m o n''']] 13:24, 5 February 2011 (UTC)

Sounds like it would be relevant to put in one of the bridge articles, like Sky Arrow. I would wait for a higher up to aprove though. as for the references, i'm not sure either. [[User:NotSteve|NotSteve]]19:40, 8 February 2011 (EST)

== Alternative region translation? ==

I don't know if this is the correct place to put this, but here goes...

I was looking in my local GAME store (London, UK) today when I noticed the following on a display box: "Explore the new region of Alleos, and save it from the nefarious plans of Team Plasma. The Alleos region also contains two version-exclusive areas depending on which version of Pokémon the player owns - White Forest and Black City". However, both the Nintendo of Europe and GAME UK websites use Unova. Has anyone else seen this region name, or does anyone know of an explanation for it? It wasn't just on one box either, I checked several (and got some odd looks from the shop staff)
[[User:Imair|Imair]] 00:55, 8 February 2011 (UTC)
:[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=95403 This has already been discussed on the forums.] —[[User:Minimiscience|Minimiscience]] 00:59, 8 February 2011 (UTC)

== Unova trivia ==

Should it be stated that Unova is the first region name not to have a long o sound? --[[User:Snivy4Ever|Snivy4Ever]] 22:03, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:It's already there. Look again. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 22:05, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:: Doesn't that depend on how you pronounce it? [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 22:07, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::It's pronounced (you-nuh-vuh) in the English version. --[[User:Snivy4Ever|Snivy4Ever]] 22:27, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::: I pronounce it (u-nOva), but that doesn't mean either of us are right. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 22:28, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::Snivy was referring to how it's pronounced in the Anime, in which case it would be "you-nuh-vuh." [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 22:30, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::Like Gliscorguy54 said, no one is either right. Not even the anime. Anybody can pronounce it however they want to. :/ --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 22:50, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::Oh I know. :P [[M12|I know that all too well...]]. I just thought their source should be mentioned. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 22:52, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::The official pronunciation is the official pronunciation, it wasn't how I was saying it till I saw BW001 but I know now that I was wrong and it is in fact (you-nuh-vuh) (if that's how you want pronounced spelling as (doesn't matter)) "Note that all Bulbapedia's information must come from official sources" - the anime is pretty official in my book —[[User:Lord mada|Mada-sama]] ([[User talk:Lord mada|Talk to me!]])— 23:42, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::I don't watch the anime. I'm not going to let the anime dictate how I should pronounce every names in the Pokemon fandom. Sorry. :/ --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 03:35, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::All I mean is that it's our job to relay the official details for readers. not decide how to pronounce things and the official line is (you-nuh-vuh), say it how you like I was saying it the previously assumed way too but I prefer it the new way (it just never occurred to me). the anime is an official source weather you watch it or not, the trivia still stands —[[User:Lord mada|Mada-sama]] ([[User talk:Lord mada|Talk to me!]])— 03:56, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::::Even the most recent Black and White version commercials in North America pronounce it (you-nuh-vuh)--[[User:Snivy4Ever|Snivy4Ever]] 04:50, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::::Hate to break it to you, but the anime is dubbed by TPCi, the company that gives the games their English names. Whether you want to believe it or not, that is the official pronunciation. Not to mention that's how it is pronounced in the Black and White promos. It's official, No Ifs Ands or Butts. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 04:54, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

==Locked==
Why is the Unova article locked?? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 05:25, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

== Battle Frontier ==

Isn't it wrong to say that Unova is the only region without a battle frontier as a battle frontier always comes in the 3rd version of the game("Grey")? [[User:Icy|Icy]] 18:39, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
:No it isn't wrong to say that because the third version hasn't even been out or even confirmed. Just wait till we get an official confirmation, which'll take several years. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 19:52, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
::Orre would like to say hello :P [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 15:51, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
:::It is the only main series region. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:26, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
:According to THIS website, Orre is also a main series region. So yeah, it's wrong. You should change it, unless you're cool with giving people false information.{{unsigned|Tokeupdude}}
:: Orre isn't a Main series region, it is a spin-off region. As listed in the template below the article.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Reshiram (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Zekrom (Pokémon)|ire]] 06:14, 8 December 2011 (UTC)
:Then how come when you look up any Pokemon's game locations Colosseum and XD are listed under the main games section and not side games? For example, I'm looking at Fearow's page right now and both Colosseum and XD are under main games Gen 3. [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 10:16, 17 December 2011 (UTC)
::Nevermind! Orre is a side-region to the main series and the others are "spin-off" regions. I get it now ;) [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 15:38, 19 December 2011 (UTC)

== Location? ==

Does anyone know where Unova is located, like North of Hoenn, or East of Johto? [[User:Iml908|Iml908]] 02:22, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
:It's location from the other main series regions is not yet known. All we know for sure is that it is FAR away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. My best guess would be that it is both east and west of the other regions, just like how the United States (or NYC in this case) is both east and west. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 03:28, 12 May 2011 (UTC)

== Castelia population ==

Shouldn't it be unknown? Endless people walk up and down the streets in some areas. [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 15:49, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
:The population of Castelia is static people only. The endless people are excluded. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:26, 24 September 2011 (UTC)

== Contest in the Trivia ==

Should This be add this in the trivia?
:Only Region without a Pokémon Contest.
Are we allowed to change the TRIVIA or is it still the Admin?[[User:Taposa|Taposa]] 14:03, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
:What do you mean? It isn't true. Kanto and Johto are anime only. Then there are the Orange Islands, Sevii Islands, Orre etc. None of those have contests. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 14:47, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

::I meant in Games.[[User:Taposa|Taposa]] 15:58, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
:::As Solar Dragon said, Kanto and Johto don't have contests in the games.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 16:00, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
::::Yes, and Orre and the Sevii Islands haven't been seen in the anime so they don't have contests in either canon. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 16:51, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

== Only region outside of Japan? ==
:"Unova is the only main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan."
What? Are we forgetting about Orre, based on Phoenix, Arizona? --[[User:ChReNiC|ChReNiC]] 23:46, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
:It's on side series now. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 23:48, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
::The [[Battle Zone]] in Sinnoh is based on Russia, and it is referred to in game as a region (or sub-region, like the Sevii's). '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 23:50, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
@Ataro I think one of the problems is that Colosseum and XD are still listed as main series games on the game template. If it is side series now the template needs to be changed accordingly. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 23:54, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
:::The bulk of the region is still based on Japan, ALL of UNOVA is not. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 06:41, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Yes that's nice, but what about [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Template:Main_series the template?]. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 16:49, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::First, don't be rude. Second, it was already stated that it hasn't been changed yet. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 21:08, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::I'm sorry if I came off as rude, but when was that stated that it hasn't been changed yet? There was no response to the initial question I brought up. At least not on this talkpage. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:08, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::::About that template, if Colosseum and XD are moved or removed because they are side series, then the same will have to be done for Stadium, Box, Ranch, ect. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 22:32, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::::Then those should be removed as well. They are not main series games and it's very misleading for them to be listed on the template. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 00:19, 14 February 2012 (UTC)

== another trivia? ==

unova does not have any pokemon blocking the player's progress. kanto has snorlax, johto has sudowoodo, hoenn has wailmer (blocking lilycove city preventing the player from surfing) and sinnoh has psyduck blocking the road due to headache. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 16:01, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

:I think that's worth adding. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 19:20, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

== Black and White 2 Coro Coro Leaks ==

Is it worth adding a section for Hiougi City yet?

Also, the information about Unova being covered in ice is not confirmed; translations seem to suggest that it is the map covered in ice a la the clouds covering the initial Unova reveal, rather than the region itself being covered. [[User:Exterminieren|Exterminieren]] 20:25, 12 April 2012 (UTC)Exterminieren
:Until further information is revealed, the admin team have decided to crackdown on speculation until more information is discovered. Thus the protection on a number of pages. Sort of related to the clouds, like you mentioned. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] 06:11, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== BW2 ==

May an administrator please add in the intro paragraph that it is also the setting of Black and White 2? [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 18:19, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 18:37, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Image label ==

Could an admin add that the picture in the info box is for Black 2/white 2 to clear confusion up? If it's not necessary, fine.[[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 13:09, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== The Ice layer ==

I don't know if this is the right place to discuss it, but are we certain the ice actually covers the land, and doesn't simply obscure our view of a secret? --[[User:NotSteve|'''Not''']][[User talk:NotSteve|''S'''''teve''' 0_o]] 20:32, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
:No, we are not certain. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 23:31, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

== Remove ice covering speculation ==

May an administrator please remove the part about the ice actually covering the region in the Between Pokemon Black and White and Black and White 2 paragraph. That's speculation. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 16:17, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
:Hello? Can an administrator please remove that speculation? It's really not supposed to be there. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 23:23, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

Fly (move)

2012-05-09T23:17:29Z

ZMT123: incomplete outside of battle section

{{search|move Fly|the field move|Field Move}}
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jname=そらをとぶ |
jtranslit=Sora wo Tobu |
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type=Flying |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=15 |
maxpp=24 |
power={{tt|90|70 prior to Generation IV}} |
accuracy=95 |
gen=I |
hm1=yes |
hm#1=02 |
hm2=yes |
hm#2=02 |
hm3=yes |
hm#3=02 |
hm4=yes |
hm#4=02 |
hm5=yes |
hm#5=02 |
na=no |
category=Smart |
appeal=1 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=Can avoid being startled by others. |
appealsc=1 |
scdesc=Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
pokefordex=fly |
touches=yes |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=no |
flag8=yes |
sound=no |
field=yes|
target=any|
footnotes= }}
'''Fly''' (Japanese: '''そらをとぶ''' ''Fly'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Flying}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It is [[HM02]] in all generations.

==Effect==
===In battle===
====Generation I====
On the turn that Fly is selected, the user will fly up high, where the only attacks it cannot avoid are {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Swift}}, and {{m|Transform}}. On the following turn, Fly will inflict damage, PP will be deducted from it, and it will count as the last move used. Once Fly is selected, the user will be unable to switch out unless Fly is disrupted or fully executed.

If Fly is not fully executed, PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used. If the opponent uses {{m|Mirror Move}} during the turn that the user flies up high, Mirror Move will copy the move that the user executed immediately before using Fly (or fail if it cannot).

Full {{status|paralysis}} and self-inflicted damage due to {{status|confusion}} will disrupt Fly. Additionally, if the user is fully paralyzed during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, it will not be reset until the user switches out or fully executes Fly.

From {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and on, Fly will allow the user to avoid {{m|Bide}}. Full {{status|paralysis}} will reset the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly. {{m|Mirror Move}} will copy Fly on either of the turns it takes to execute.

====Generation II====
Same as Generation I, but the user cannot avoid {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Twister}}, or {{m|Whirlwind}} during the semi-invulnerable turn, and will receive double damage from Gust and Twister, unless the flying Pokémon would not receive damage from the moves.

The user may also be hit in the air if it was previously targeted by {{m|Lock-On}} or {{m|Mind Reader}}, and then struck the following turn. Swift, Bide and Transform no longer hit on their own during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.

====Generation III====
Same as Generation II, but the user is now unable to avoid {{m|Sky Uppercut}} whilst flying up high.

====Generation IV====
Same as Generation III, however, the base [[power]] has [[List of modified moves|increased]] from 70 to 90. The user is now unable to avoid moves used by Pokémon with the Ability {{A|No Guard}} during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.

====Generation V====
Fly can hit non-adjacent opponents in [[triple battle]]s.

===Outside of battle===
Players can fly to select spots they've been to; other than the [[Johto Battle Frontier]], which can automatically be accessed after the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained.

The player usually lands outside the entrance to the area's [[Pokémon Center]]. The only exceptions are [[New Bark Town]], [[Littleroot Town]], [[Twinleaf Town]], [[Nuvema Town]] (where the player lands outside the player's house), [[Pallet Town]] (where the player lands outside {{ga|Red}}'s house), the Regional [[Pokémon League]] (where the player lands at the entrance to the main building), Sinnoh [[Pal Park]] (where the player lands at its entrance), [[National Park]] (where the player lands outside the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]), {{ka|Victory Road}} (where the player lands outside the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]), the [[Lake of Rage]] (where the player lands outside of the [[Fishing Brothers|Fishing Guru]]'s house{{sup|HGSS}} or in the open{{sup|GSC}}), and [[Unity Tower]] (where the player lands in front of the tower).
{{left clear}}

===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
Charizard uses Fly as its Up Special move. It rotates in the air while gaining height, damaging nearby enemies. It acts as a recovery move for returning to the stage.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Flying}}
{{movedescentry|Stad|The Pokémon flies high, then strikes in the next turn. Used for flying to places already visited.}}
{{movedescentry|Stad2|The <sc>Pokémon</sc> flies high, then strikes in the next turn. Used to fly to places already visited.}}
{{movedescentry|GSC|1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack}}
{{movedescentry|RSE|Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.{{tt|*|Move}} Flies up on the first turn, then attacks next turn.{{tt|*|HM}}}}
{{movedescentry|FRLG|A 2-turn move that hits on the 2nd turn. Use it to fly to any known town.}}
{{movedescentry|ColoXD|Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|DPPtHGSS|The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.}}
{{movedescentry|BW|The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Flying|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|50|50|50|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|384|Rayquaza|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|45|45|HGSS=65|65|'''}}
{{Movefooter|Flying|1}}

===By [[HM]]===
{{Moveheader/TM|Flying|1|HM02|HM02|HM02|HM02|HM02}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying|no|Y=yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|017|Pidgeotto|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|018|Pidgeot|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|021|Spearow|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|022|Fearow|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|041|Zubat|2|Poison|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|083|Farfetch'd|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|084|Doduo|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|085|Dodrio|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|144|Articuno|2|Ice|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|145|Zapdos|2|Electric|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|146|Moltres|2|Fire|Flying|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|163|Hoothoot|2|Normal|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|164|Noctowl|2|Normal|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|169|Crobat|2|Poison|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|176|Togetic|2|Normal|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|178|Xatu|2|Psychic|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|no|yes|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|276|Taillow|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|277|Swellow|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|278|Wingull|2|Water|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|279|Pelipper|2|Water|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|329|Vibrava|2|Ground|Dragon|no|no|yes|yes|yes|}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|330|Flygon|2|Ground|Dragon|no|no|yes|yes|yes|}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|333|Swablu|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|334|Altaria|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|357|Tropius|2|Grass|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|no|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|384|Rayquaza|2|Dragon|Flying|no|no|yes|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|397|Staravia|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|398|Staraptor|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|426|Drifblim|2|Ghost|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|441|Chatot|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|468|Togekiss|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|no|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|493|Arceus|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|yes|yes|''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|519|Pidove|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|520|Tranquill|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|521|Unfezant|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|527|Woobat|2|Psychic|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|528|Swoobat|2|Psychic|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|561|Sigilyph|2|Psychic|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|580|Ducklett|2|Water|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|581|Swanna|2|Water|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|623|Golurk|2|Ground|Ghost|no|no|no|no|yes|}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|635|Hydreigon|2|Dark|Dragon|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|637|Volcarona|2|Bug|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|641|Tornadus|1|Flying|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|645|Landorus|2|Ground|Flying|no|no|no|no|yes|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/TM1|649|Genesect|2|Bug|Steel|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{Movefooter|Flying|1}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Flying}}
{{Moveentry|025|Pikachu|1|Electric||[[Pokéwalker]] - {{pw|Yellow Forest}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation III]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Flying}}
{{Moveentry|025|Pikachu|1|Electric||[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2004#ANA Pikachu|Japanese Nintendo event]]}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====[[Generation V]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Flying}}
{{Moveentry|025|Pikachu|1|Electric||[[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#ANA Pikachu|Japanese Nintendo event]]}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user soars into the air, then strikes. It can also be used for flying anywhere.|image1=Juanita Golurk Black Fly.png|image1p=Golurk|image2=Juanita Golurk White Fly.png|image2p=Shiny Golurk}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=163|pkmn=Hoothoot|method=Hoothoot flies high into the sky. Then, it dives down and slams into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Falkner|user1=Falkner's Hoothoot|startcode=EP131|startname=Fighting Flyer with Fire!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=623|pkmn=Golurk|method=Golurk pulls its legs and hands into its body and releases powerful orange or {{tt|light blue|Shiny}} flames from the sockets to propel it into the air like a rocket. It then flies forward and slams its body into the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=flying|user=Juanita|user1=Juanita's Golurk|startcode=M14|startname=White—Victini and Zekrom Black—Victini and Reshiram}}

==In the manga==
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{Movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user soars into the air. It can also be used for flying anywhere.|image1=Hiori Drifblim Fly.png|image1p=Drifblim}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=426|pkmn=Drifblim|method=Drifblim takes to the skies while holding its passengers in its arms.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Hiori|user1=Hiori's Drifblim|startcode=P7-01|startname=Behold The Phantom Thief Of Justice|notes=Debut.}}

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{Movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user soars into the air, then strikes. It can also be used for flying anywhere.|image1=Blue Charizard Fly.png|image1p=Charizard|image2=Kitty Fly.png|image2p=Butterfree|image3=Norman Rayquaza Adventures.png|image3p=Rayquaza|image4=Carr Skarmory.png|image4p=Skarmory}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=142|pkmn=Aerodactyl|method=Aerodactyl flies through the skies while holding a passenger in its feet or on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Red (Adventures)|user1=Red's Aero|startcode=PS026|startname=Holy Moltres|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Lance|user1=Lance's Aerodactyl|startcode=PS053|startname=Can't Catch Caterpie!}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=006|pkmn=Charizard|method=Charizard flies through the skies while carrying a passenger on its back.}}
{{MovemidManga|type=flying|user=Blue's Charizard|startcode=PS027|startname=Kalling Kadabra}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=149|pkmn=Dragonite|method=Dragonite takes to the skies while carrying its Trainer on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Lance's Dragonite|startcode=PS081|startname=Aerodactyl Redux}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Kimberly|user1=Kimberly's Dragonite|startcode=PS272|startname=Old Kimberly of Two Island}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=012|pkmn=Butterfree|method=Butterfree takes to the skies while holding onto its Trainer's back.}}
{{Movemid|type=flying|user=Kitty|user1=Yellow's Kitty|startcode=PS089|startname=The Might of... Metapod?!|notes=Butterfree {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Fly}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Wilton|user1=Wilton's Butterfree|startcode=PS152|startname=Butterfly Butterfree|notes=Butterfree {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Fly}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=198|pkmn=Murkrow|method=Murkrow takes to the skies while letting its Trainer hold onto its legs.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Silver (Adventures)|user1=Silver's Murkrow|startcode=PS108|startname=Quilava Quandary}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=225|pkmn=Delibird|method=Delibird puts the end of its tail in its mouth and takes to the skies while its Trainer holds onto both of its feet or rides on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Masked Man|user1=The Masked Man's Delibird|startcode=PS114|startname=Delibird Delivery - 2}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=177|pkmn=Natu|method=Natu takes to the skies while holding onto its Trainer's back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crys's Natee|startcode=PS119|startname=A Flaaffy Kerfuffle|notes=Natu {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Fly}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=083|pkmn=Farfetch'd|method=Farfetch'd takes to the skies while letting its Trainer ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Bill (Adventures)|user1=Bill's Farfetch'd|startcode=PS120|startname=Surrounded by Staryu}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=227|pkmn=Skarmory|method=Skarmory takes to the skies while letting its Trainer ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Walker|user1=Walker's Skarmory|startcode=PS123|startname=Debonaire Dragonair}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Falkner|user1=Falkner's Skarmory|startcode=PS137|startname=Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Carr|user1=Carr's Skarmory|startcode=PS298|startname=Escape from a Black Hole}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=189|pkmn=Jumpluff|method=Jumpluff takes to the skies while letting its Trainer hold onto one of its feet.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Eusine|user1=Eusine's Jumpluff|startcode=PS126|startname=Jumping Jumpluff|notes=Jumpluff {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Fly}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=169|pkmn=Crobat|method=Crobat takes to the skies while letting its Trainer hold onto its feet or while holding onto its Trainer's back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Janine|user1=Janine's Crobat|startcode=PS136|startname=Crossing Crobat}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Giovanni (Adventures)|user1=Giovanni's Crobat|startcode=PS282|startname=Holders' Requirements}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=164|pkmn=Noctowl|method=Noctowl flies into the sky while letting its Trainer ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Falkner|user1=Falkner's Noctowl|startcode=PS156|startname=Mighty Flight, Noctowl!}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=146|pkmn=Moltres|method=Moltres flies into the sky while its Trainer rides on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Green (Adventures)|user1=Green's Moltres|startcode=PS174|startname=The Last Battle VIII}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=144|pkmn=Articuno|method=Articuno takes to the skies while letting a Trainer ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Green (Adventures)|user1=Green's Articuno|startcode=PS177|startname=The Last Battle XI}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=145|pkmn=Zapdos|method=Zapdos takes to the skies while letting a Trainer ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Green (Adventures)|user1=Green's Zapdos|startcode=PS177|startname=The Last Battle XI}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=277|pkmn=Swellow|method=Swellow takes to the skies while holding onto its Trainer's shoulder's with its feet.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Tabitha|user1=Tabitha's Swellow|startcode=PS199|startname=VS. Plusle & Minun II}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Magma Admin Courtney|user1=Courtney's Swellow|startcode=PS199|startname=VS. Plusle & Minun II}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Mack|user1=Mack's Swellow|startcode=PS200|startname=VS. Torkoal}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=334|pkmn=Altaria|method=Altaria flies into the skies while letting one or more passengers ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Winona|user1=Winona's Altaria|startcode=PS211|startname=VS. Slaking III}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=329|pkmn=Vibrava|method=Vibrava takes to the skies while holding onto a passenger with its feet.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Shelly|user1=Shelly's two Vibrava|startcode=PS214|startname=VS. Pelipper I}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=279|pkmn=Pelipper|method=Pelipper takes to the skies while letting its Trainer ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Aqua Admin Amber|user1=Amber's Pelipper|startcode=PS214|startname=VS. Pelipper I}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=357|pkmn=Tropius|method=Tropius takes to the skies while letting one or more passengers ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Professor Birch|user1=Professor Birch's Pilo|startcode=PS214|startname=VS. Pelipper I}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=330|pkmn=Flygon|method=Flygon takes to the skies while letting its Trainer and passengers ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Wally (Adventures)|user1=Wally's Flygon|startcode=PS240|startname=VS. Treecko}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Rayquaza flies into the sky while letting a passenger ride on its head.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Norman|user1=Norman's Rayquaza|startcode=PS262|startname=The Final Showdown II}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=373|pkmn=Salamence|method=Salamence takes to the skies while letting two or more passengers ride on its back and neck.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Dome Ace Tucker|user1=Tucker's Salamence|startcode=PS304|startname=VS. Swalot}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=426|pkmn=Drifblim|method=Drifblim holds onto its Trainer with two of its arms, sucks in air to inflate itself, and then flies into the sky. Other passengers can also ride on top of Drifblim as well. It can also shoot into the air by releasing air from the bottom of its body like a rocket.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Fantina's Drifblim|startcode=PS352|startname=VS.Croagunk & Abra I}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=441|pkmn=Chatot|method=Chatot flies into the skies while holding an ally with its feet.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Chatler|user1=Pearl's Chatler|startcode=PS359|startname=VS. Staravia and Skuntank II}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=398|pkmn=Staraptor|method=Staraptor flies into the sky while letting its Trainer ride on its back, or Staraptor flies into the skies while holding onto its Trainer with its feet.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Cloaked Grunt|user1=The Cloaked Grunt's Staraptor|startcode=PS360|startname=VS. Gible}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=445|pkmn=Garchomp|method=Garchomp flies through the skies while letting one or more passengers fly on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Cynthia's Garchomp|startcode=PS367|startname=VS. Psyduck|notes=Garchomp {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Fly}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=469|pkmn=Yanmega|method=Yanmega flies into the sky while holding its Trainer with its legs.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Mars|user1=Mars's Yanmega|startcode=PS397|startname=VS. Octillery|notes=Yanmega {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Fly}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=462|pkmn=Magnezone|method=Magnezone floats into the air while lettings its Trainer ride on its back.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Cyrus|user1=Cyrus's Magnezone|startcode=PS410|startname=VS. Cradily|notes=Magnezone {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Fly}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=628|pkmn=Braviary|method=Braviary flies into the sky while lettings its Trainer ride on its back.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Black (Adventures)|user1=Black's Brav|startcode=ABW02|startname=Choices}}

==In other generations==
{{Movegen|
type=flying|
genI=Fly I|
genII=Fly II|
genIII=Fly III|
genIV=Fly IV|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=flying|
Stad=Fly Stad|
Stad2=Fly Stad2|
PBR=Substitute Fly PBR|
}}
===Outside of battle===
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{{Movegen|
type=flying|
genI=Fly I OW|
genII=Fly II OW|
genIII=Fly FRLG OW|
}}

==Trivia==
* In {{g|Colosseum}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Salamence}} dive into the ground on the second turn of Fly.
* As of [[Generation V]], Fly is one of four [[HM]] moves that can be learned by level-up; the other three are {{m|Whirlpool}}, {{m|Waterfall}} and {{m|Dive}}.
** The {{p|Salamence|two}} {{p|Rayquaza|Pokémon}} that learn it this way are dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Flying}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation III]].
** Fly is also the only one of the four mentioned that is an HM in all generations.
* Many Pokémon which are noted for their ability to fly over long distances are unable to learn this move, such as {{p|Garchomp}}. Likewise, many Flying-types cannot learn this apparently due to their size ({{p|Drifloon}}) while their evolutions can, while others can learn it despite their size (Such as {{p|Pidgey}}, who is 1'0").
* {{p|Doduo}} and {{p|Dodrio}} are both able to learn Fly, despite being based on flightless birds.
* Until Generation III, the only Pokémon able to learn Fly (with the exception of Mew, who can learn any TM and HM move) were Flying-type Pokémon.
* Despite the abundance of {{2t|Bug|Flying}} Pokémon, not a single Bug Pokémon (excluding {{p|Arceus}} holding the Insect Plate) could learn Fly until [[Generation V]].
** Even then, the only Bug Pokémon that can learn Fly are {{p|Volcarona}} and {{p|Genesect}}, neither of which are Flying-type.
*** {{p|Yanmega}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold}} states that it is capable of carrying a human, but cannot learn Fly.
* Fly cannot travel between even the closest of areas in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], despite being able to fly over either of the regions. This is most evident at [[Mt. Silver]] and {{rt|27|Kanto}}. However, in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, any area in either region can be flown to from [[Indigo Plateau]] and {{rt|26|Kanto}}.
* In ''[[PS173|The Last Battle VII]]'', [[Chuchu]] used balloons to protect [[Pika]] and [[Gold (Adventures)#Pichu|their egg]], lifting them in the air as a {{DL|Pikachu variants|Flying Pikachu}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|zh_cmn=飛翔 ''{{tt|Fēixiáng|Fly}}''
|nl=Vlieg
|fr=Vol
|de=Fliegen
|el=Πτήση
|hi=उर्रो ''Urro''
|id=Terbang
|it=Volo
|ko=공중날기 ''Gongjung Nalgi''
|pt_br=Voar
|sr=Let
|es=Vuelo}}
{{-}}

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

[[Category:Moves usable outside of battle]]
[[Category:HM moves appearing in all generations]]
[[Category:Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn]]

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Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

2012-05-07T20:15:59Z

ZMT123: /* Legendary musketeers */

{{Outdated}}
Throughout the [[Pokémon world]], ancient myths have been recorded about [[legendary Pokémon]].

== Generation I ==

===Shamouti Island===
[[File:Fire, Lightning and Ice Islands.png|thumb|right|250px|Fire Island, Lightning Island and Ice Island, as seen in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'']]
An ancient prophecy circulates around the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] that says:

====Original====
{| width: 100%
! Japanese
! English
|-
| <ab>{{tt|火の神、雷の神、氷の神に触れずべからず。|hi no kami, kaminari no kami, koori no kami ni fureru bekarazu}}
{{tt|されば、天地怒り世界は破滅に向かう。|sareba, tenchi ikari, sekai wa hametsu ni mukau}}
{{tt|海の神、破滅を救わんと現れん。|umi no kami, hametsu wo sukuwan to arawaren}}
{{tt|されど、世界の破滅を防ぐことならず。|saredo, sekai no hametsu wo fusegu koto narazu}}
{{tt|すぐれたるあやつり人現れ、神々の怒り静めん限り…。|suguretaru ayatsuribito araware, kamigami no ikari shizumen kagiri}}</ab>
| <ab>''The god of fire, god of lightning, and god of ice must not be touched.
Else, heaven and earth will be angered and the world will face destruction.
The god of the sea will appear to stop the destruction.
But, it will not prevent the world's destruction.
Unless an exceptional trainer appears to calm the wrath of the gods....</ab>
|}

====English Dub====
: Disturb not the harmony of {{p|Moltres|Fire}}, {{p|Articuno|Ice}}, or {{p|Zapdos|Lightning}}
: Lest these Titans wreak destruction
: Upon the world in which they clash

: Though {{p|Lugia|the Water's Great Guardian}} shall arise to quell the fighting
: Alone its song will fail
: Thus the earth shall turn to {{Ash}}

: O [[Chosen One]]
: Into thine hands bring together all three
: Their treasures combined tame the Beast of The Sea
: From the trio of islands, ancient spheres shall you take
: For between life and death, all the difference you'll make
: Climb to the shrine to right what is wrong
: And the world shall be healed by the Guardian's song...

A festival is held on [[Shamouti Island]] to honor the Chosen One.

== Generation II ==

===Towers in Ecruteak===
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|right|250px|The Brass Tower and Bell Tower in Ecruteak City]]

There's a legend that has been passed down by {{ci|Ecruteak}} [[Gym Leader]]s for many years:

:''Two towers... Two Pokémon... But when one burned down, both Pokémon flew away, never to return.''

700 years before [[Generation II]], the people of Ecruteak built two nine-tier towers with the hopes of fostering friendship and hope between Pokémon and [[humans]]. They were the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in the west, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and the [[Bell Tower]] in the east, where Pokémon were said to rest. Both towers became the roost of powerful flying Pokémon {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} respectively.

However, about 150 years before the games' events, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burnt to the ground. Three nameless Pokémon perished in the fire. But Ho-Oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The Pokémon are said to embody three powers: the {{p|Raikou|lightning}} that struck the tower, the {{p|Entei|fire}} that burned the tower, and the {{p|Suicune|rain}} that put out the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled, [[roaming Pokémon|running like the wind]] off into the grassland.

Ho-Oh and Lugia haven't been seen since the fire. According to legend, when the souls of Pokémon and humans commune, upon the emergence of a Trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, Ho-Oh will return from the heavens.

A similar legend is addressed in the {{pkmn|anime}}. In ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'', [[Morty]] says the two towers are the original [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], which burned down, and a rebuilt one. He says that invaders came and tried to steal Ho-Oh, who resisted and fled, and then they burned down the tower. When the legend is revisited in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]'', however, the story more closely parallels the game version, but the war aspect remains. [[Ash Ketchum]] seems to fulfill the prophecy as a Trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, as he has encountered both Ho-Oh and Suicune several times.

== Generation III ==

===Legend of the Regis===
In addition to the Unown, Braille has also been used to tell legends. In {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the {{player}} can use the Braille to uncover {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}.

The legend, found on various rocks in the [[Sealed Chamber]], reads:

: <sc>In this cave we have lived.</sc>
: <sc>We owe all to the Pok</sc>é<sc>mon.</sc>
: <sc>But, we sealed the Pok</sc>é<sc>mon away.</sc>
: <sc>We feared it.</sc>
: <sc>Those with courage, those with hope.</sc>
: <sc>Open a door. An eternal Pok</sc>é<sc>mon waits.</sc>

Because the message is in singular instead of plural, it is possible that the Pokémon being referred to is {{p|Regigigas}}, and that the people of [[Snowpoint City]] wanted to seal Regigigas away, and created three keys, the [[legendary golems]], that had to be obtained to awaken Regigigas. To make it as hard as possible to reawaken Regigigas, the people of Snowpoint City sealed the legendary golems away in [[Hoenn|another region]]. Otherwise, since Regigigas didn't exist yet when the games were made, it might refer to the three Regi's separately or a hint that meant that Regigigas will come back then.

===The Guardians of the Water Capital===
The island city of [[Alto Mare]]'s history is intertwined with the following tale:

{| width="100%"
|-
! width="50%" | Japanese
! width="50%" | English
|-
| lang="ja" | 昔々、アルトマーレという島におじいさんとおばあさんがいました。
| A long time ago on an island called Alto Mare there lived an old man and a woman.
|-
| lang="ja" | ある日、二人は海岸で、小さな兄弟がけがをしているのを見つけました。
| One day, they found two wounded children on the seaside.
|-
| lang="ja" | おじいさんとおばあさんの手厚い看護で二人がみるみる良くなっていきました。
| With the old couple's careful nursing, the children got better quickly.
|-
| lang="ja" | しかし突然、邪悪な怪物が島を攻めてきたのです。
| But then suddenly an evil monster appeared and attacked the city.
|-
| lang="ja" | 島はたちまち怪物に飲み込まれました。
| The island was instantly swallowed up by the monster.
|-
| lang="ja" | と、その時、おじいさんとおばあさんの目の前で二人の姿は変わっていきました。
| But then before the man's and the woman's eyes, the children transformed.
|-
| lang="ja" | 二人は夢幻ポケモン、ラティオスとラティアスだったのです。
| They were the mirage Pokémon {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}.
|-
| lang="ja" | 二匹は空から仲間を呼び寄せました。
| The two of them called their friends from the sky.
|-
| lang="ja" | 彼らは、邪悪な闇を追い払う力を持って来てくれました。
| They brought the power to drive away the evil darkness.
|-
| lang="ja" | それは、「心のしずく」という宝石だったのです。
| That power was a jewel called the [[Soul Dew]].
|-
| lang="ja" | 島には平和が戻りました。
| Peace returned to the island.
|-
| lang="ja" | それからというもの、「心のしずく」のあるこの島に、ラティオスとラティアスはしばしば立ち寄るようになりました。
| And after that, Latias and Latios often visited this island, where the Soul Dew is.
|
|-
| lang="ja" | この島が邪悪な怪物に襲われる事はその後、二度とありませんでした。
| The island was never attacked again by the evil monster.
|}

Note: The legend sequence was cut from the dub version of the [[M05|movie]], so there is no official English translation.

== Generation IV ==

===Sinnoh myths===

{{main|Sinnoh myths}}

===The legend of Snowpoint Temple===
[[File:Temple Regigigas.png|thumb|right|250px|Encountering Regigigas in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
There's a legend that has been passed down by the people of [[Snowpoint City]] for many years:

:''Once after a volcano violently erupted, the Snowpoint Forest, rich in natural resources and beauty, was transformed into a sea of flowing lava.''
:''Then, out of a bright blue light, {{p|Regigigas}} appeared. Along with {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}.''
:''Together, the four of them halted the volcano's eruption, thus saving Snowpoint City from destruction. ''
:''Later Regigigas transformed itself into a stone of life and fell into a deep sleep, while in order to protect Regigigas, the legend says that Regice, Regirock, and Registeel transformed into three guardian pillars made of the basic elements of rock, ice, and steel.''

==Generation V==
===Tao Trio===
{{main|Tao Trio}}
Several of the Unova myths revolve around {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}}. It is said that the two Dragon types were once a single Pokémon owned by two brothers. However, it was split apart by the pursuit of different ideals of the two kings.

===Legendary musketeers===

{{main|Legendary musketeers}}

Long ago, two opposing human factions were at war, their strife resulting in a forest fire which threatened the lives of many [[wild Pokémon]]. Ensnared by the smoke, they could not escape and their demise seemed certain, until three figures appeared.

{{p|Terrakion}} shaped the earth and created passage by which to escape, {{p|Virizion}} used its speed to shield the Pokémon from sparks and embers, while their leader, {{p|Cobalion}} ushered Pokémon to safety.

Despite their attempts, they were unsuccessful, as the forest had been burned to the ground. However, amongst the ashes, the three came across {{p|Keldeo|a lone Pokémon}} who they took in as their own.

The Trio proceeded to fight back the armies, overwhelming them with their combined might. Legends of them continue to be told today, and it has been said that if human conflict ever again threatened to safety of Pokémon, that they would return to quell the fighting and preserve a climate of peace.

{{stub}}

[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon myths]]

Talk:Core series/Archive 1

2012-05-02T04:55:58Z

ZMT123: /* Move */

== Just wondering? ==

In the Japanese version's of any main series game, does the word "version" exist or is that just international usage. Because on the box arts it just say for example Pearl or Ruby.--[[User:Pokéboy93|Pokéboy93]] 02:42, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

* Each generation's third version does not use its mascots official Ken Sugimori artwork. Blastoise (Japanese), Pikachu (Japanese and English), Suicune, Rayquaza, and Giratina use specially made artwork.

The original Red, Green, and Blue, and the English Gold and Silver don't seem to use the official artwork either. Am I wrong? Or did he publish more than one official work of these back then? - [[User:DanPMK|MK]] ([[User Talk:DanPMK|t]]/[[Special:contributions/DanPMK|c]]) 07:51, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

== Colors ==

I don't know where else to put this, so since I noticed it here first, I'll put it here. I'm not very familiar with the way wikis work, but I've noticed in the source that each Version has its own "color". I'm not talking about the name of the game, I'm talking about the HTML color that it's assigned in the wiki. For example, Red Version's "color" ("red color") is #FF1111, and FireRed's "color" ("firered color") is #FFAAAA. Anyway, what I'd like to know is...where did those specific colors come from? How were those specific colors chosen? And why aren't White and Black Version's "colors" #000000 and #FFFFFF, respectively, instead of what they are currently (#444444 and #C3C3C3, respectively)? I can understand that lighter/darker colors were chosen for visibility purposes, but as the colors are right now, SoulSilver's color (#E1E1E1) is whiter than White's own color! It just doesn't look right, having ''White'' Versions be less white than SoulSilver Version... —[[User:Tyeforce|Tyeforce]] 22:36, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
:Well... we also have "Black color dark/light" and "White color dark/light". You can't make white lighter, and you can't make black darker. Sooo. Also it's a really bad idea to have pure white text... when the default background is white. Another thing is, as you pointed out, Red isn't pure #ff0000. So why should BW be their 'pure' color? D:
:... oh yeah and #000 is kinda the default text color, too... >_> ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 22:41, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
::Yeah, I understand that. But shouldn't we change either SoulSilver's color or White's color, because it doesn't look right with SoulSilver's color being whiter than White's... Also, is there a page that lists all the colors, along with their light and dark versions? I'd like to make a list of them all, but digging through the source code isn't exactly the most convenient method, lol. (I'm using the colors for something I'm doing.) —[[User:Tyeforce|Tyeforce]] 23:18, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
:::I apologise for the format; I took these out of an Excel file I have. Some of the light colors are now outdated (as in, we changed them on the pedia and I didn't change them on my sheet) and I only have up until Platinum.
:::{| class=expandable
|-
| Click show to view
|-
| <ab>'''Regular'''
Bug A8B820
Dark 705848
Dragon 7038F8
Electric F8D030
Fighting C03028
Fire F08030
Flying A890F0
Ghost 705898
Grass 78C850
Ground E0C068
Ice 98D8D8
Normal A8A878
Poison A040A0
Psychic F85888
Rock B8A038
Steel B8B8D0
Water 6890F0
??? 68A090
Blue 1111FF
Colo B6CAE4
Crystal 4FD9FF
Diamond AAAAFF
Emerald 00A000
FireRed FF7327
Gold DAA520
Green 11BB11
L.Green 00DD00
Pearl FFAAAA
Platinum 999999
Red FF1111
Ruby A00000
Sapphire 0000A0
Silver C0C0C0
XD 604E82
Yellow FFD733
Beauty 6890F0
Cute F85888
Cool F08030
Smart 78C850
Tough F8D030
'''Light'''
Bug CEDE48
Dark A2958D
Dragon 9F77FF
Electric FCEEB6
Fighting E5524A
Fire F9D2B6
Flying CEBFFB
Ghost A18DC4
Grass ACEA8C
Ground F8DD92
Ice BDF3F3
Normal E0E0CF
Poison D878D8
Psychic F99CB8
Rock E6DDB9
Steel E6E6EE
Water 9BB8FE
??? CADDD8
Blue 7777FF
Colo DDE6F1
Crystal B2EEFF
Diamond CCCCFF
Emerald 2ED42E
FireRed FF9359
Gold FFCB49
Green 28E228
L.Green 32FA32
Pearl FFCCCC
Platinum BBBBBB
Red FF7777
Ruby D42E2E
Sapphire 2E2ED4
Silver E3E3E3
XD 8674A8
Yellow FEEF46
Beauty 9DB7F5
Cute FA92B2
Cool F5AC78
Smart A7DB8D
Tough FAE078
</ab>
|}
:::Hope that helps. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:27, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
::::Thanks for that. I'm just curious... How were the colors for Colosseum and XD chosen? Also, what's the verdict on the SoulSilver/White color issue? —[[User:Tyeforce|Tyeforce]] 23:40, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

== Generation V: 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]] 03:01, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

== Font Colors ==

I haven't figured out how to but can someone change the font color for Red, Blue, Ruby and Sapphire in the box? They are either incredibly hard to see or you can't see them at all. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 19:36, 19 December 2010 (UTC)

==SoulSilver and White==
It doesn't look like this was ever concluded, but I agree that having SoulSilver a lighter color than White is odd. [[User:Ikarishipper900|Ikarishipper900]] 15:07, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

==Version Concepts==
This seems like as good a place as any to ask. Anyway, I was wondering if there's a spot on the Wiki that talks about the 'theme' of a generation. The Generation V page has a section on how Black and White is an exploration of polarity. Here's the relevant section from the March Nintendo Power: "We choose the titles to express the themes of each game. Like, diamonds are the hardest substance in the world, so that fit the theme of "ultimateness" in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. This time we're pursuing a theme of "polarity," things that are defined by their opposition to each other. Take, for example, angles and demons, or light and shadow-if one didn't exist, the other would lose all meaning. "White" is a blank slate with potential to become anything, while "black" is complete and unchanging. So our intention actually wasn't to return to the basics, but to evoke that particular theme." What I'm wondering is, is there a place for this sort of thing on the main version pages. A line that says "Diamond and Pearl are named for being 'Ultimate', like how BW is named for 'Polarity'. Could this be included anywhere?--[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 00:43, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
:I think that kind of thing would go best in the "Discussion of Generation X" section of each generation page. However, the version naming origin should also be on the pages of the game versions themselves, maybe in the trivia sections of those pages. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:46, 4 September 2011 (UTC)

== Move ==

Is the discussion to move this page still ongoing or is it no longer being considered? - [[User:Poikins|'''poi''']][[User talk:Poikins|'''kins''']] 07:45, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
:I dont think it ever got past suggestion. I'm all for it (since I was the one that suggested it). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:14, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
::I think it should move as well. - [[User:Poikins|'''poi''']][[User talk:Poikins|'''kins''']] 23:17, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
:::I also agree with the move. A proper disscussion should at least take place. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 23:27, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
::::I also agree that the page should be moved. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 21:47, 26 April 2012 (UTC)
:::::I also think it should be moved. Version sounds like it should be about the differences between versions or what a version is, but Main series fits this article much better.--[[User:Darth Zekrom|'''Darth''']] [[User talk:Darth Zekrom|'''Zekrom''']] 22:07, 26 April 2012 (UTC)
::::::So, are we moving this or what? [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 04:55, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

Legendary Pokémon

2012-05-01T21:04:13Z

ZMT123: /* Meloetta */

{{Samename|"Legendary Pokémon" species|Arcanine (Pokémon)}}
{{Samename|"Legendary Pokémon" website|Legendary Pokémon (site)}}
{{Samename|"Pokémon LEGEND" type of Trading Card|Pokémon LEGEND (TCG)}}
----
{{Featured}}
[[File:Entei_Book.png|thumb|right|370px|An artist's interpretation of {{p|Entei}}, a legendary Pokémon, in the anime.]]
'''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 [[event Pokémon|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 |
Speed=101.15 }}

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: {{p|Victini}}. Victini's [[Unova Pokédex]] number is #000, coming before the region's [[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 very high regard in all forms of canon, though their status varies between the games and anime. For example, their {{wp|deity|godlike}} status is expressed in both the anime and the games, though in the anime they are shown to be able to breed, whereas in the games they cannot, and in the anime most of them supposedly cannot be caught in Poké balls, while in the games, they can. In the anime they are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, usually the anime's main protagonist, [[Ash Ketchum]], and other people 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 [[Poké Ball]]s 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. {{si|Tobias}} is another Trainer who has been shown to have legendary Pokémon in Poké Balls, seeing to own a {{p|Darkrai}} and a {{p|Latios}}. 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 [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] kept a {{p|Latias}} in a Poké Ball.

There are some cases where legendary Pokémon are implied to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}}, though this is not the case in the games. Some are not immortal nor invincible, as seen by the death of {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}. The injury of {{p|Arceus}} is also a debatable factor in the immortality of legendaries. Only some, in fact, are often considered unique, some of these being {{an|Mewtwo}} (due to the [[The Birth of Mewtwo|circumstances of its creation]]), {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, and {{p|Zekrom}}, due to their roles in the creation of the Pokémon world 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 (7,24%), 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 the first 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====
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[[File:Legendary birds.png|thumb|right|270px|{{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Articuno}}, and {{p|Moltres}}; art from a [[Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos (Warner Bros. promo)|TCG card]] 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 {{OBP|Lugia|M02}} 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 {{pkmn2|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====
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[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Eusine]] and {{ga|Lyra}} discover {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} 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 based on many different creatures, both real and mythical, as well as mythological deities, 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. It is unknown whether the three were already a Suicune, Raikou, and Entei when they died, or whether they were simply three non-legendary Pokémon, and Ho-oh reincarnated them as the first legendary beasts. In the case of the latter, it is possible that these three would be the original three beasts, who created multiple decendants. For example, a new Entei is said to be born whenever a new volcano is formed.

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 {{OBP|Entei|M03}} taking a central role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' and {{OBP|Suicune|M04}} 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|{{p|Lugia}} and {{p|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]], the home of Lugia, was struck by lightning, burned to the ground, and they both flew away, Lugia resolved 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. This implied that legendary Pokémon could breed, though it is unknown whether this is should be considered a "mistake" by the anime cannon, as legendary Pokémon cannot breed in the games.

Ho-Oh has a much greater focus during Generation II, being named as the creator 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|{{p|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, [[Celebi (M04)|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 Ball]]s 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. A {{OBP|Celebi|M13}} also played an important role in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', where [[Grings Kodai]] wanted to use the "ripple of time" created by Celebi's time travels to allow himself to get visions of the future.

===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====
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[[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. They are based on the three ancient ages of humanity, the ice age, the stone age, and the iron age. 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 [[Legendary golems (M08)|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====
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[[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, {{si|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====
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[[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}}, being the first legendary trio to be version mascots, and represent the three major components of the Earth: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere. Said to have shaped the land and sea, {{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, with the intention of awakening them to make more homes for Pokémon of the land or sea. Eventually, the plan goes wrong, 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 ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|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 annoyance of viewers. Rayquaza appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it fought against the pair of {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}.

====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 starting from [[Generation IV]] games with special meteorites found in [[Veilstone City]], {{rt|3|Kanto}} and [[Nacrene City]].

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 {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}} 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====
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[[File:Mesprit Azelf Uxie anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Uxie}} in the anime]]
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]], 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}}. 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====
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[[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 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, {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} appeared together, fighting, in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', while Dialga and {{mov|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, {{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 {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} 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, somewhat 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.

====Heatran====
[[File:Heatran anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Heatran}} in the anime]]
{{p|Heatran}} is the embodiment of the planet's boiling {{wp|core}}, 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:Regigigas anime.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 [[Ten'i Village]]. 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, {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} starred in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where it set out to destroy [[Michina Town]] 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 Town 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|160px|{{ga|Hilda}}, {{p|Victini}}, and {{ga|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 star of ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''.

====Legendary musketeers====
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[[File:Legendary Musketeers.png|thumb|left|200px|The 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, antelopes, oxen, goats, 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====
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{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}} are a trio of Pokémon based on Japanese deities: {{wp|Fūjin}}, god of wind, {{wp|Raijin}}, god of thunder and lightning, and {{wp|Inari Ōkami|Inari}}, a fertility god. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth.

====Tao trio====
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[[File:Reshiram Zekrom anime.png|thumb|right|280px|{{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}]]
{{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}} represent balance through the aspects of {{wp|Tao|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 willingly fight each other.

Reshiram and Zekrom are the stars of ''[[M14|Pokémon The Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom and Pokémon The Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram ]]'' along with Victini.

{{p|Kyurem}} is related to Zekrom and Reshiram. Kyurem represents {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}, which is the absence of Yin and Yang.

Kyurem is the star of ''[[M15|Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo]]'' along with Keldeo.

====Meloetta====
[[File:648Meloetta P BW anime.png|thumb|left|100px]]
{{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.

Meloetta will make its anime debut in the [[Pikachu short]] [[PK23]], which will air alongside M15.

====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 [[Drives]] to make variations to its signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}.

==Trivia==
* Though {{p|Unown}} is not considered to be a legendary Pokémon, in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'', {{p|Unown}} are shown in [[Molly Hale]]'s ''Book of Legendary Pokémon'', their power appears to match that of legendary Pokémon and they are explicitly referred to as legendary Pokémon.
* 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, only appearing in the opening sequences of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. 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.
** Each member of the [[legendary beasts]] and the [[Tao trio]] has its own remix of each trio's designated battle theme:
*** In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Suicune's theme uses bells, Entei's theme uses an electric guitar, and Raikou's theme is synthesized.
*** Reshiram's theme employs a burning fire effect, Zekrom's theme employs a crackling thunder effect, and Kyurem's theme features an extra slapped bass part playing in the background.
* 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}}.
* In the [[Pokémon Ultimate Handbook]], {{p|Delibird}} is erroneously classified as a legendary Pokémon.

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

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[[File:Entei_Book.png|thumb|right|370px|An artist's interpretation of {{p|Entei}}, a legendary Pokémon, in the anime.]]
'''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 [[event Pokémon|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 |
Speed=101.15 }}

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: {{p|Victini}}. Victini's [[Unova Pokédex]] number is #000, coming before the region's [[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 very high regard in all forms of canon, though their status varies between the games and anime. For example, their {{wp|deity|godlike}} status is expressed in both the anime and the games, though in the anime they are shown to be able to breed, whereas in the games they cannot, and in the anime most of them supposedly cannot be caught in Poké balls, while in the games, they can. In the anime they are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, usually the anime's main protagonist, [[Ash Ketchum]], and other people 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 [[Poké Ball]]s 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. {{si|Tobias}} is another Trainer who has been shown to have legendary Pokémon in Poké Balls, seeing to own a {{p|Darkrai}} and a {{p|Latios}}. 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 [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] kept a {{p|Latias}} in a Poké Ball.

There are some cases where legendary Pokémon are implied to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}}, though this is not the case in the games. Some are not immortal nor invincible, as seen by the death of {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}. The injury of {{p|Arceus}} is also a debatable factor in the immortality of legendaries. Only some, in fact, are often considered unique, some of these being {{an|Mewtwo}} (due to the [[The Birth of Mewtwo|circumstances of its creation]]), {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, and {{p|Zekrom}}, due to their roles in the creation of the Pokémon world 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 (7,24%), 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 the first 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====
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[[File:Legendary birds.png|thumb|right|270px|{{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Articuno}}, and {{p|Moltres}}; art from a [[Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos (Warner Bros. promo)|TCG card]] 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 {{OBP|Lugia|M02}} 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 {{pkmn2|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====
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[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Eusine]] and {{ga|Lyra}} discover {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} 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 based on many different creatures, both real and mythical, as well as mythological deities, 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. It is unknown whether the three were already a Suicune, Raikou, and Entei when they died, or whether they were simply three non-legendary Pokémon, and Ho-oh reincarnated them as the first legendary beasts. In the case of the latter, it is possible that these three would be the original three beasts, who created multiple decendants. For example, a new Entei is said to be born whenever a new volcano is formed.

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 {{OBP|Entei|M03}} taking a central role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' and {{OBP|Suicune|M04}} 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|{{p|Lugia}} and {{p|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]], the home of Lugia, was struck by lightning, burned to the ground, and they both flew away, Lugia resolved 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. This implied that legendary Pokémon could breed, though it is unknown whether this is should be considered a "mistake" by the anime cannon, as legendary Pokémon cannot breed in the games.

Ho-Oh has a much greater focus during Generation II, being named as the creator 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|{{p|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, [[Celebi (M04)|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 Ball]]s 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. A {{OBP|Celebi|M13}} also played an important role in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', where [[Grings Kodai]] wanted to use the "ripple of time" created by Celebi's time travels to allow himself to get visions of the future.

===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====
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[[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. They are based on the three ancient ages of humanity, the ice age, the stone age, and the iron age. 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 [[Legendary golems (M08)|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====
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[[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, {{si|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====
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[[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}}, being the first legendary trio to be version mascots, and represent the three major components of the Earth: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere. Said to have shaped the land and sea, {{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, with the intention of awakening them to make more homes for Pokémon of the land or sea. Eventually, the plan goes wrong, 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 ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|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 annoyance of viewers. Rayquaza appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it fought against the pair of {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}.

====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 starting from [[Generation IV]] games with special meteorites found in [[Veilstone City]], {{rt|3|Kanto}} and [[Nacrene City]].

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 {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}} 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====
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[[File:Mesprit Azelf Uxie anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Uxie}} in the anime]]
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]], 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}}. 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====
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[[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 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, {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} appeared together, fighting, in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', while Dialga and {{mov|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, {{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 {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} 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, somewhat 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.

====Heatran====
[[File:Heatran anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Heatran}} in the anime]]
{{p|Heatran}} is the embodiment of the planet's boiling {{wp|core}}, 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:Regigigas anime.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 [[Ten'i Village]]. 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, {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} starred in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where it set out to destroy [[Michina Town]] 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 Town 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|160px|{{ga|Hilda}}, {{p|Victini}}, and {{ga|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 star of ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''.

====Legendary musketeers====
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[[File:Legendary Musketeers.png|thumb|left|200px|The 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, antelopes, oxen, goats, 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====
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{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}} are a trio of Pokémon based on Japanese deities: {{wp|Fūjin}}, god of wind, {{wp|Raijin}}, god of thunder and lightning, and {{wp|Inari Ōkami|Inari}}, a fertility god. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth.

====Tao trio====
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[[File:Reshiram Zekrom anime.png|thumb|right|280px|{{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}]]
{{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}} represent balance through the aspects of {{wp|Tao|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 willingly fight each other.

Reshiram and Zekrom are the stars of ''[[M14|Pokémon The Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom and Pokémon The Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram ]]'' along with Victini.

{{p|Kyurem}} is related to Zekrom and Reshiram. Kyurem represents {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}, which is the absence of Yin and Yang.

Kyurem is the star of ''[[M15|Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo]]'' along with Keldeo.

====Meloetta====
[[File:648Meloetta P BW anime.png|thumb|right|150px]]
{{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.

Meloetta will make its anime debut in the [[Pikachu short]] [[PK23]], which will air alongside M15.

====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 [[Drives]] to make variations to its signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}.

==Trivia==
* Though {{p|Unown}} is not considered to be a legendary Pokémon, in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'', {{p|Unown}} are shown in [[Molly Hale]]'s ''Book of Legendary Pokémon'', their power appears to match that of legendary Pokémon and they are explicitly referred to as legendary Pokémon.
* 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, only appearing in the opening sequences of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. 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.
** Each member of the [[legendary beasts]] and the [[Tao trio]] has its own remix of each trio's designated battle theme:
*** In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Suicune's theme uses bells, Entei's theme uses an electric guitar, and Raikou's theme is synthesized.
*** Reshiram's theme employs a burning fire effect, Zekrom's theme employs a crackling thunder effect, and Kyurem's theme features an extra slapped bass part playing in the background.
* 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}}.
* In the [[Pokémon Ultimate Handbook]], {{p|Delibird}} is erroneously classified as a legendary Pokémon.

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

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Kanto

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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=kanto
|name=Kanto
|jname=カントー
|tmname=Kantō
|image=HGSS Kanto.png
|size=250px
|caption=Artwork of Kanto from [[Generation IV]]
|introduction={{2v2|Red|Green}}
|professor=[[Professor Oak]]
|starter={{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Pikachu}}{{tt|*|Yellow Version and anime only}}, {{p|Eevee}}{{tt|*|Yellow Version only (rival's)}}
|villain=[[Team Rocket]]
|league=[[Indigo League]]
|location=[[Indigo Plateau]]
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]]
|season=[[Pokémon: Indigo League|Indigo League]] (1) [[Pokémon: Advanced Battle|Advanced Battle]] (8) [[Pokémon: Battle Frontier|Battle Frontier]] (9)
|series={{series2|Original}} {{series2|Advanced Generation}}
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}
|games={{2v2|Red|Green}}Ja [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|BlueJa]] {{2v2|Red|Blue}} {{v2|Yellow}} {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} {{v2|Crystal}} {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|manga=[[PS001]]
}}
The '''Kanto''' region (Japanese: '''カントー地方''' ''Kantō-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located east of [[Johto]], and as revealed by the {{DL|Pokégear|radio}} show {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Sinnoh Sound}}, is located south of [[Sinnoh]]. It was the first region to be introduced. It is setting of the [[Generation I]] games and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}; it is also accessible in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} after the quest in Johto is completed.

All cities in Kanto are named after colors ([[Viridian City]], [[Lavender Town]], [[Indigo Plateau]], etc.), with the exception of [[Pallet Town]], which is also a reference to color. [[Professor Oak]] is the resident [[Pokémon professor]] and gives [[Pokémon Trainer]]s a choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}} as their [[starter Pokémon]], though in Yellow the only choice is a [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] that he recently caught, although he did have an {{p|Eevee}}. In the games, the player begins his or her journey in Pallet Town and ends it at the Indigo Plateau.

It is based on and named after the real {{wp|Kantō region}} (関東, meaning "east of the barrier") in Japan. Unlike almost every other region, which are specific to their own generations, Kanto has been explorable in the first four generations of Pokémon games. However, it is not the primary region in the Generation II and IV games it appears in, in which players explore the neighboring Johto region before exploring Kanto.

The artwork of Kanto in [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] depict Kanto as grassland, with very few trees. In [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]], Kanto is seen with more trees, making it less like grassland.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Connection to Japan===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world}}
[[File:Pokemonworld.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Kanto region as the {{wp|Kantō region}}.]]
Regardless of their proximity, the people of Johto and those of Kanto are set apart by many cultural differences. Kanto is based on the real {{wp|Kantō region}} in Japan. Compared to the traditional {{wp|Kansai region}} (where Johto is based), Kanto is modern and technological, which is reflected in the look of the cities and the buildings like the Pokémon Lab of Cinnabar Island and the Power Plant. This fact is also reflected in Kanto being the only Pokémon region without any legends, myths, or traditions related to Pokémon, and being the centerpoint for innovation, with the Poké Ball's ultimate upgrade, the Master Ball, being recently invented by Silph Co. The soil of the Kantō region is volcanic, referencing the in-game Kanto region's inability to maintain a [[berry]] crop in [[Generation II]], [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]]. People from Kanto are considered to be sophisticated, reserved and formal. Kansai and Kantō, however different, are the two most important areas of Honshū, the largest island in Japan, and, much like Johto and Kanto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. The cultural divide is most noticeable in the games, as the player talks to and learns about the denizens of both regions.

Tokyo, which the commercial Celadon City and the financial Saffron City are based on, is the most important commercial and economic center of Japan. Yokohama, which Vermilion City is based on, is the main and largest seaport of Japan.

==History==
[[File:Capsule Monsters map.jpg|right|thumb|An early design of Kanto from [[Capsule Monsters]]]]

The Kanto region is home to a lot of Pokémon and has a rich history of creating Pokémon with technology.

Researchers of Kanto have been great at their job. Some researcher working for the evil organization [[Team Rocket]] cloned {{p|Mew}} through its genes and created the Genetic Pokémon {{p|Mewtwo}}. {{p|Porygon}}, the Virtual Pokémon, was also created by humans in Kanto.

{{Spoiler}}

In contemporary history, {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}} is given a Pokémon by [[Professor Oak]] for personal safety. Professor Oak also gives his grandson, {{ga|Blue}}, a Pokémon and asks Blue and Red/Leaf to help him fill the Pokédex, a complete encyclopedia on Pokémon. Thus, the journey of Red/Leaf begins. Red/Leaf travels across the Kanto region and collects all eight Gym badges. During his/her journey, Red/Leaf comes across Team Rocket, an evil organization behind wrongdoings about Pokémon. Red/Leaf stops Team Rocket and defeats [[Giovanni]], their boss as well as the Gym leader of [[Viridian Gym]], who then disbands Team Rocket. In the meantime, Blue, who has also collected all of the Kanto Gym badges, defeats the [[Elite Four]] at the [[Indigo League]] and becomes the champion of the Kanto region. Finally, Red/Leaf makes it up to him and defeats him to gain the title of the Indigo League Champion.

Three years later, {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} from Johto comes to Kanto and collects all eight Kanto Gym badges. Ethan/Kris/Lyra is the current Indigo League Champion and has also met and defeated Red.

<gallery>
File:RBY Kanto.png|Map of the Kanto region from [[Generation I]]
File:KantoII.png|Map of the Kanto region from [[Generation II]]
File:FRLG Kanto.png|Map of the Kanto region from [[Generation III]]
File:Kanto.png|In-game map of the Kanto region from [[Generation IV]]
</gallery>

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
The Kanto region features ten [[list of cities and towns by name|towns and cities]]. There is a wide variety of towns and cities throughout the region; from the large, urban [[Saffron City]] to the quiet, quaint town of [[Pallet Town|Pallet]]. Kanto features a [[Pokémon League]], like most other regions in the [[Pokémon world]]. However, since Kanto shares its borders with [[Johto]], it also shares the same Pokémon League. Kanto and Johto are the only known regions that can be crossed with relative ease. Even though Kanto and Johto are culturally and socially different, the two regions are actually very similar in terms of geography.

The Kanto region includes 28 different routes, which acts as roads to cities and towns or points of interest. The Johto region follows Kanto's route number which ends at [[Route 28]] in the Kanto region and begins with Johto's [[Route 29]]. Unlike other regions, Kanto does not have routes featuring any sort of weather conditions, such as Hoenn's [[Route 119]] which rains and thunders constantly and Sinnoh's [[Route 217]] in which hail regularly falls. The Kanto region seems to have the most temperate climate of the [[Region|five main regions]].

The connecting landmass between Kanto and Johto doesn't appear to be a fine line; but more or less a blurry one. Route 28 is technically owned by Kanto; however, it bridges the border between the two regions, making it the only route in history that enters two regions at one time. This is similar to Routes 26 and 27, that are strictly Kanto locations; however, they are able to be transported to via HM02 (Fly) from Johto in Generation IV.

===Demographics===
Including all the cities and towns in the Kanto region, the total population in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} is 391.

===Cities/Towns===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! City/Town
! Population
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pallet Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pallet Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A fairly new and quiet town. It's a small and pretty place.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Viridian City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Viridian City]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | A beautiful city that is enveloped in green year-round.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pewter City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pewter City]]
| align=center | 33
| align=center | A quiet city nestled between rugged mountains and rocks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cerulean City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cerulean City]]
| align=center | 32
| align=center | A beautiful city with flowing water and blooming flowers.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Vermilion City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Vermilion City]]
| align=center | 29
| align=center | A southern city that is bathed in orange by the setting sun.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Lavender Town HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lavender Town]]
| align=center | 41
| align=center | A small town covered in a beautiful hue of purple.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celadon City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celadon City]]
| align=center | 82
| align=center | A rich, rainbow colored city where people and Pokémon gather.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Fuchsia City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Fuchsia City]]
| align=center | 35
| align=center | A historic village that has become new.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Saffron City HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Saffron City]]
| align=center | 63
| align=center | The biggest city in Kanto, shining with a golden light.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cinnabar Island HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cinnabar Island]]
| align=center | {{tt|36|Before volcano eruption}} / {{tt|9|After volcano eruption}}
| align=center | A town used to be here until it was swept away by an eruption.
|}

===Anime-exclusive locations===

{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:EP013.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Bill's Lighthouse]]
| Bill's Lighthouse is located somewhere near [[Cerulean City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cameran Palace.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cameran Palace]]
| Cameran Palace is located in the center of [[Rota]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Camomile Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Camomile Island]]
| It is an island located in the Kanto [[region]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celadon University.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celadon University]]
| Celadon University is located in [[Celadon City]] and has been mentioned numerous times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga [[Pokémon Get da ze!]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Chrysanthemum Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Chrysanthemum Island]]
| A popular tourist destination in Kanto featuring a beach and a [[Pokémon Contest|Contest hall]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Commerce City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Commerce City]]
| It is a large city with a park and is located somewhere in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Dark City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Dark City]]
| A town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Fennel Valley.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Fennel Valley]]
| It is a valley located in the Kanto region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gaiva Dam.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Gaiva Dam]]
| The dam was once being constructed near [[Fuchsia City]]. The workers abandoned the dam due to wanting to protecting the surrounding habitat. The dam eventually gets destroyed by [[Team Rocket]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gardenia Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Gardenia Town]]
| The town has a Contest hall and is located in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Grandpa Canyon.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Grampa Canyon]]
| A canyon located outside of Neon Town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Gringey City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Gringey City]]
| A once-thriving city that over-expanded with its factories. As a result, the city has become polluted and practically abandoned. It is located between Celadon City and Fuchsia City.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Hidden Village.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Hidden Village]]
| Hidden Village is located between [[Cerulean City]] and [[Vermilion City]]. Run by [[Melanie]], the village is a place for Pokémon who have been abandoned by their trainers. She takes care of them until they're ready to return to the wild.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Hollywood.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Hollywood]]
| Hollywood is located in western Kanto. It is based on the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real-world]] city {{wp|Hollywood}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Hop Hop Hop Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[HopHopHop Town]]
| HopHopHop Town is an urban settlement located on the outskirts of [[Celadon City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:The House of Imite.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[House of Imite]]
| The House of Imite is located between the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] and [[Cinnabar Island]]. Home to [[Duplica]] and her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}}, The House of Imite is also where Duplica and her Ditto perform shows for audiences.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Leaf Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Leaf Forest]]
| This forest has an unusual power that can suddenly cause {{type2|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to evolve.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Maidens Peak.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Maiden's Peak]]
| Maiden's Peak is a town located near [[Saffron City]]. The town is known for its haunting legend and its festival which is held at the end of every summer.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Matcha City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Matcha City]]
| Matcha City is the location of [[Dr. Akihabara]]'s laboratory.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Metallica Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Metallica Island]]
| It is an island located near the [[Seafoam Islands]] and the [[Battle Palace]] is located there.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mossgreen Village.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mossgreen Village]]
| It is a small town located between the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] and [[Cinnabar Island]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mt Hideaway.png‎|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mt. Hideaway]]
| It is a large mountain located near [[Pallet Town]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mulberry Contest Hall.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mulberry Town]]
| Mulberry Town is located in the Kanto region and has a Contest hall.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Neon Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Neon Town]]
| It is a vibrant town located between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:New Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[New Island]]
| New Island is the setting of the [[M01|first movie]]. It was once the location of [[Team Rocket]] secret laboratory. Later in the movie, {{an|Mewtwo}} takes over the island and creates a fortress after the destruction of the laboratory.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:King Statue.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokélantis]]
| Pokélantis is a lost empire in the proximity of [[Pewter City]]. In present day, all that remained of the once thriving city was the tomb of [[King of Pokélantis|the king]] who once ruled it. {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} decided to investigate which ultimately led to the discovery of the tomb, which is baited with many traps.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:EP017.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Land]]
| Pokémon Land is an amusement park located near [[Porta Vista]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:EP009.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Tech]]
| It serves as a school for those who do not wish to travel to collect the eight [[Badge|gym badges]]. It is also known as Pokémon Technical and is located in between Cerulean City and Vermilion City.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemopolis.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémopolis]]
| Pokémopolis is an ancient civilization in close proximity to [[Pallet Town]]. It made its only anime appearance in [[EP072|''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis'']].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Porta Vista.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Porta Vista]]
| Porta Vista is a popular tourist destination located between Maiden's Peak and [[Vermilion City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Potpourri Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Potpourri Island]]
| It is an island located in Kanto's seas.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Rifure Village.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Rifure Village]]
| It is a tiny establishment located near Cerulean City.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Rota.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Rota]]
| A medieval themed city where [[Cameran Palace]] is located.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sable City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sable City]]
| Sable City is located near [[Pewter City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sayda Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sayda Island]]
| It is a heavily forested island home to the Sayda Lab.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Scissor Street.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Scissor Street]]
| It is home to many salons for improving a Pokémon's appearance and strength.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Silver Town Kanto.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{ka|Silver Town}}
| A town located in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Stone Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Stone Town]]
| Stone Town is a tiny establishment located between the {{safari|Kanto}} and [[Cinnabar Island]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sunny Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sunny Town]]
| Sunny Town is located at one end of the [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Team Rocket Academy.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Team Rocket Academy]]
| People train here to become members of [[Team Rocket]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Terracotta Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Terracotta Town]]
| A seaside town established on steep cliffs. The town is famous for its unofficial [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:The Tree of Beginning.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Tree of Beginning]]
| It is a gigantic living organism made up of crystals. It is north of [[Pewter City]] and [[Mt. Moon]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Wisteria Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Wisteria Town]]
| Wisteria Town is located in Kanto.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Xanadu Nursery.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Xanadu Nursery]]
| It is a large greenhouse located near [[Pallet Town]].
|}

====Mentioned only====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Crimson City]]
| Mentioned in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Frodomar City]]
| Mentioned in ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]''. It is allegedly the [[hometown]] of [[Ritchie]].
|}
 

===Manga-exclusive locations===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! Manga
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celadon University.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celadon University]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Get da ze!]]
| Celadon University is located in [[Celadon City]] and has been mentioned numerous times in various canons, but is only seen in the manga [[Pokémon Get da ze!]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Cerise Island.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cerise Island]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{chap|Yellow}}
| An unmapped and mostly unknown island located to the west of [[Cinnabar Island]]. The headquarters of the Kanto [[Elite Four]], the antagonists of the {{chap|Yellow}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mt Spirit.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mt. Spirit]]
| align=center | [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
| A tall mountain on the outskirts of [[Fuchsia City]]. The flag on its peak is the finishing point for the [[Fuchsia Free-For-All Race]].
|}

===Areas of interest===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Image(s)
! rowspan="2" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Location
|- align="center" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; color:#FFF"
! FR/LG
! HG/SS
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Cerulean Cave.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Cerulean Cave-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Cerulean Cave]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Digletts Cave.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Diglett's Cave-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Diglett's Cave]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Indigo Plateau FRLG.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Indigo Plateau HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Indigo Plateau]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Mt Moon.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Mt. Moon-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Mt. Moon]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Pokemon Mansion.png|100px]]
! style="background:#{{Kanto color}}; color:#FFF" | N/A
| align=center | {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemon Tower.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Lavender Radio Tower HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Tower]] ([[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}) Lavender Radio Tower ([[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}})
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Power Plant FRLG.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Power Plant HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Power Plant]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Rock Tunnel.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Rock Tunnel-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Rock Tunnel]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celadon Game Corner FRLG.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Celadon Game Corner HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celadon Game Corner]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Safari Zone.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Pal Park HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{safari|Kanto}} ([[Generation|Gen]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}) [[Pal Park]] ([[Generation IV]])
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Seafoam Islands.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Seafoam Islands-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Seafoam Islands]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Silph Co FRLG.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Silph Co HGSS.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Silph Co.]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Victory Road.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Victory Road-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{ka|Victory Road}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:FL Viridian Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:HGSS Viridian Forest-{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|10|11|12|13|14|15|16=Day|17|18|19=Evening|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night}}.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Viridian Forest]]
|- style="background: #fff"
! colspan="2" style="align=center" | [[File:Pokemon Stadium.png|110px]]
| align=center | {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|stage}} (according to its in-game location information in [[Super Smash Bros.]])
|}

===Routes===
Routes in Kanto began the numbering process, going from {{rtn|1|Kanto}} to {{rtn|25|Kanto}} in [[Generation I]] and [[Generation III]], but adding three routes to connect to Johto ({{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|28|Kanto}}) in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]].

==Geography==
[[File:Kanto Anime.png|thumb|right|250px|Anime-based map of the Kanto region]]
[[File:Kanto anime.png|250px|thumb|right|Kanto in the anime]]

The Kanto region has a very temperate climate and not many notable landscape features, though this may be due to the region's origins in the [[Generation I]] games.

The majority of the Kanto region are forests and plains. Many of the major Kanto cities are in the center of the region, with close access to virtually every environment such as the sea, mountains, forests, etc. Kanto is mostly dominated by land, but has a large bay in the middle which opens to a sea in the southwest. Kanto has a contrast between urban cities and rural towns. however, Cinnabar Island is unique in a way that it is built on top of a mountain. The rest of Kanto's cities and towns are generic. Kanto has several mountain ranges, which are mostly in northern and western Kanto. The [[Indigo Plateau]] and {{ka|Victory Road}} mountain range divides Kanto from the neighboring [[Johto]] region.

===Differences between Generations===
Between Generation I and Generation III, Kanto is very much the same with some alterations in respect to the improved graphics and gameplay in the remakes. Additionally in FireRed and LeafGreen, a chain of islands known as the [[Sevii Islands]], located east and southeast of Kanto, are unlocked throughout the {{player}}'s quest, with the first three accessible once Blaine is defeated on Cinnabar Island. Becoming the [[Pokémon Champion]] and getting the [[National Pokédex]] unlocks the other islands which make up this archipelago.

In the Generation II games as well as {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, trainers may travel from Johto to Kanto and notice that changes have occurred as a result of three years having passed since the time of the Generation I games and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}:

* The Safari Zone has closed as a result of [[Baoba|the warden]] taking a trip. In Generation II, it is simply inaccessible during normal gameplay while it has been relocated to Johto in Generation IV, with the original area now housing a [[Pal Park]].
* Cerulean Cave has collapsed. In Generation IV, however; it has since been re-excavated.
* Cinnabar Island has been destroyed by an eruption of the volcano, and its Gym has been relocated to the Seafoam Islands.
* In Generation II only, Viridian Forest has become smaller
* Mt. Moon has decreased in size due to rock slides.
* The Power Plant has become functional.
* The Pokémon Tower has become a radio tower. The Pokémon graves it housed have been moved to the [[House of Memories]]
* Blue has taken over Viridian Gym since Giovanni's retreat for training and remodeled the Gym to suit his tastes.
* Janine has taken over Fuchsia Gym since her father Koga has been promoted to the [[Elite Four]].
* In Generation II only, the Pewter Museum of Science is closed for renovations.

==Indigo League==
{{main|Indigo League}}

====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{kanto color}};" colspan="6" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
|-style="background: #{{kanto color}};" align="center"
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{kanto color light}}|Generations}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|,}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}{{color|{{kanto color light}}|, and}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{kanto color}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color|{{kanto color}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{kanto color light}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{kanto color}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Electric|pic=VSLt_Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSErika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
{{gldrb2|tcol=2|type=Poison|pic=VSKoga.png|ldr=Koga|djap=キョウ|drm=Kyō '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|pic2=VSJanine.png|ldr2=Janine|djap2=アンズ|drm2=Anzu '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|loc2=Seafoam Islands|cjap2=ふたごじま|crm2=Twin Islands '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb2|type=Ground|pic=VSGiovanni.png|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki '''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|type2=Blue|t2=Various|pic2=VSBlue.png|ldr2=Blue (game)|altname2=Blue|djap2=グリーン|drm2=Green '''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}

====Elite Four====
{{elt/h|gen={{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation I|I}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II|II}}, {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation III|III}}, and {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation IV|IV}}|l={{kanto color light}}|d={{kanto color}}|league=Indigo|col=2|col2=4}}
{{elt2|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|pic=FL Lorelei.png|pic2=VSWill.png|m=Lorelei|m2=Will|mjap=カンナ|mrm=Kanna'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|mjap2=イツキ|mrm2=Itsuki'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
{{elt2|type=Fighting|type2=Poison|pic=FL Bruno.png|pic2=VSKoga.png|m=Bruno|m2=Koga|mjap=シバ|mrm=Siba'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|mjap2=キョウ|mrm2=Kyō'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
{{elt2|type=Ghost|type2=Fighting|pic=FRLG Agatha.png|pic2=VSBruno.png|m=Agatha|mjap=キクコ|mrm=Kikuko'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|m2=Bruno|mjap2=シバ|mrm2=Siba'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
{{elt2|type=Dragon|type2=Dark|pic=FL Lance.png|pic2=VSKaren.png|m=Lance|mjap=ワタル|mrm=Wataru'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|m2=Karen|mjap2=カリン|mrm2=Karin'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
{{eltb2|type=blue|t=Various|type2=Dragon|pic=FL Blue.png|pic2=VSLance.png|m=Blue (game)|m3=Blue|m2=Lance|mjap=グリーン|mrm=Green'''{{color2|{{kanto color}}|Generation I|I}} {{color2|{{hoenn color}}|Generation III|III}}'''|mjap2=ワタル|mrm2=Wataru'''{{color2|{{johto color}}|Generation II|II}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Generation IV|IV}}'''}}
|}
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==Trivia==
{| align="right" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}};"
|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"|
[[File:GenI JA Kanto Town Map Reference.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| "A map of the Kanto region! I hope she gives it to me..."
|}
*Kanto's name was never revealed in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}} outside of Japan, causing many fans to think the region was called Indigo (because of the [[Indigo Plateau]]). It was mentioned only once in the Japanese versions upon viewing the [[Town Map]] at the rival's house. The first mention of its name outside of Japanese context was in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]. Despite this, its name is mentioned multiple times in the [[Generation III]] remakes, including but not limited to viewing the Town Map at the beginning of the games.
*Kanto is the only main [[region]] which has been featured in two separate anime [[series]], once at the start of {{Ash}}'s journey (in the [[original series]]), and once after Ash returned from Hoenn (in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}).
**Until Platinum's release, after Ash defeated [[Maylene]] and [[Crasher Wake]] (not to mention just before Ash challenges [[Fantina]]), it was also the only region in the anime where Ash defeated the Gym Leaders in a different order from the games.
*Kanto is mentioned during the event in which players capture {{p|Shaymin}} in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. [[Professor Oak]] states that somewhere in the Kanto region there is a white rock similar to the one at the north end of {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} in Sinnoh, although no such rock appears in any of the games where Kanto is featured, not even the Generation IV remakes of the Generation II games, released after Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. This may have intended to reference instead the small white rock that appears outside of [[Hoenn]]'s [[Mossdeep City|Mossdeep]] [[Space Center]], though Kanto is specifically mentioned in both the original Japanese as well as English.
*If the Sevii Islands were considered part of Kanto, then Kanto would be the largest region in the games.
*Kanto is the only region that is accessible in every generation before [[Generation V]] (albeit not in every game in every generation): {{4v2|Red|Green|Blue|Yellow}} in [[Generation I]], {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} in [[Generation II]], {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} in [[Generation III]], and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in [[Generation IV]].
*Kanto is the only region that shares its name with the {{wp|List of regions of Japan|region of Japan}} it is based on.
*In its Generation I and III appearances (i.e. the games in which it is the primary region), Kanto is the only region of the original four where the {{player}} doesn't need {{m|Waterfall}} to get to the [[Elite Four]]. Pokémon Trainers from Johto, however, ''do'' need Waterfall.
**It is the only region where the League is west of all of the Gyms. This does consider Johto, whose Gyms are all west of the Indigo Plateau.
*Kanto and Johto are the only regions that are connected to each other by land, and are likewise the only regions to add additional routes in their second appearances.
*In Generation II, Kanto was tied with Johto for the fewest amount of towns/cities, with only 10. This changed however in Generation IV, due to the introduction of the [[Safari Zone Gate]] and the [[Frontier Access]] in Johto.
*In Generation I, Kanto was slightly redesigned twice, with the designs of signposts, doors and other minor details being changed between Red and Green and Blue, and then again between Blue and Yellow. The original Red and Green design was upgraded and colorized for Kanto's Generation II and Generation III appearances.
*Kanto has appeared in the most generations, having appeared in four so far. It is the only recurring region which did not only reappear in remakes.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kanto color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 관동 ''Gwandong''
| Possibly from 關東 (관동), ''gwandong''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 關都 ''Guāndū''
| Transliteration of Kantō. Can either mean "closed capital" or "city of the pass". 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (PRC)
| 关都 ''Guāndū'' {{tt|*|anime, RBGY and GSC arc}} 关东 ''Guāndōng''{{tt|*|After GSC arc}}
|Same as Taiwanese name. From 関東 ''Kantō''. Means "east of pass".
|}
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==See also==
* {{game|Red and Green|s}}
* {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}
* {{game|Red and Blue|s}}
* {{game|Yellow}}
* {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}

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Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

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Throughout the [[Pokémon world]], ancient myths have been recorded about [[legendary Pokémon]].

== Generation I ==

===Shamouti Island===
[[File:Fire, Lightning and Ice Islands.png|thumb|right|250px|Fire Island, Lightning Island and Ice Island, as seen in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'']]
An ancient prophecy circulates around the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] that says:

====Original====
{| width: 100%
! Japanese
! English
|-
| <ab>{{tt|火の神、雷の神、氷の神に触れずべからず。|hi no kami, kaminari no kami, koori no kami ni fureru bekarazu}}
{{tt|されば、天地怒り世界は破滅に向かう。|sareba, tenchi ikari, sekai wa hametsu ni mukau}}
{{tt|海の神、破滅を救わんと現れん。|umi no kami, hametsu wo sukuwan to arawaren}}
{{tt|されど、世界の破滅を防ぐことならず。|saredo, sekai no hametsu wo fusegu koto narazu}}
{{tt|すぐれたるあやつり人現れ、神々の怒り静めん限り…。|suguretaru ayatsuribito araware, kamigami no ikari shizumen kagiri}}</ab>
| <ab>''The god of fire, god of lightning, and god of ice must not be touched.
Else, heaven and earth will be angered and the world will face destruction.
The god of the sea will appear to stop the destruction.
But, it will not prevent the world's destruction.
Unless an exceptional trainer appears to calm the wrath of the gods....</ab>
|}

====English Dub====
: Disturb not the harmony of {{p|Moltres|Fire}}, {{p|Articuno|Ice}}, or {{p|Zapdos|Lightning}}
: Lest these Titans wreak destruction
: Upon the world in which they clash

: Though {{p|Lugia|the Water's Great Guardian}} shall arise to quell the fighting
: Alone its song will fail
: Thus the earth shall turn to {{Ash}}

: O [[Chosen One]]
: Into thine hands bring together all three
: Their treasures combined tame the Beast of The Sea
: From the trio of islands, ancient spheres shall you take
: For between life and death, all the difference you'll make
: Climb to the shrine to right what is wrong
: And the world shall be healed by the Guardian's song...

A festival is held on [[Shamouti Island]] to honor the Chosen One.

== Generation II ==

===Towers in Ecruteak===
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|right|250px|The Brass Tower and Bell Tower in Ecruteak City]]

There's a legend that has been passed down by {{ci|Ecruteak}} [[Gym Leader]]s for many years:

:''Two towers... Two Pokémon... But when one burned down, both Pokémon flew away, never to return.''

700 years before [[Generation II]], the people of Ecruteak built two nine-tier towers with the hopes of fostering friendship and hope between Pokémon and [[humans]]. They were the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in the west, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and the [[Bell Tower]] in the east, where Pokémon were said to rest. Both towers became the roost of powerful flying Pokémon {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} respectively.

However, about 150 years before the games' events, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burnt to the ground. Three nameless Pokémon perished in the fire. But Ho-Oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The Pokémon are said to embody three powers: the {{p|Raikou|lightning}} that struck the tower, the {{p|Entei|fire}} that burned the tower, and the {{p|Suicune|rain}} that put out the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled, [[roaming Pokémon|running like the wind]] off into the grassland.

Ho-Oh and Lugia haven't been seen since the fire. According to legend, when the souls of Pokémon and humans commune, upon the emergence of a Trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, Ho-Oh will return from the heavens.

A similar legend is addressed in the {{pkmn|anime}}. In ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'', [[Morty]] says the two towers are the original [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], which burned down, and a rebuilt one. He says that invaders came and tried to steal Ho-Oh, who resisted and fled, and then they burned down the tower. When the legend is revisited in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]'', however, the story more closely parallels the game version, but the war aspect remains. [[Ash Ketchum]] seems to fulfill the prophecy as a Trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, as he has encountered both Ho-Oh and Suicune several times.

== Generation III ==

===Legend of the Regis===
In addition to the Unown, Braille has also been used to tell legends. In {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the {{player}} can use the Braille to uncover {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}.

The legend, found on various rocks in the [[Sealed Chamber]], reads:

: <sc>In this cave we have lived.</sc>
: <sc>We owe all to the Pok</sc>é<sc>mon.</sc>
: <sc>But, we sealed the Pok</sc>é<sc>mon away.</sc>
: <sc>We feared it.</sc>
: <sc>Those with courage, those with hope.</sc>
: <sc>Open a door. An eternal Pok</sc>é<sc>mon waits.</sc>

Because the message is in singular instead of plural, it is possible that the Pokémon being referred to is {{p|Regigigas}}, and that the people of [[Snowpoint City]] wanted to seal Regigigas away, and created three keys, the [[legendary golems]], that had to be obtained to awaken Regigigas. To make it as hard as possible to reawaken Regigigas, the people of Snowpoint City sealed the legendary golems away in [[Hoenn|another region]]. Otherwise, since Regigigas didn't exist yet when the games were made, it might refer to the three Regi's separately or a hint that meant that Regigigas will come back then.

===The Guardians of the Water Capital===
The island city of [[Alto Mare]]'s history is intertwined with the following tale:

{| width="100%"
|-
! width="50%" | Japanese
! width="50%" | English
|-
| lang="ja" | 昔々、アルトマーレという島におじいさんとおばあさんがいました。
| A long time ago on an island called Alto Mare there lived an old man and a woman.
|-
| lang="ja" | ある日、二人は海岸で、小さな兄弟がけがをしているのを見つけました。
| One day, they found two wounded children on the seaside.
|-
| lang="ja" | おじいさんとおばあさんの手厚い看護で二人がみるみる良くなっていきました。
| With the old couple's careful nursing, the children got better quickly.
|-
| lang="ja" | しかし突然、邪悪な怪物が島を攻めてきたのです。
| But then suddenly an evil monster appeared and attacked the city.
|-
| lang="ja" | 島はたちまち怪物に飲み込まれました。
| The island was instantly swallowed up by the monster.
|-
| lang="ja" | と、その時、おじいさんとおばあさんの目の前で二人の姿は変わっていきました。
| But then before the man's and the woman's eyes, the children transformed.
|-
| lang="ja" | 二人は夢幻ポケモン、ラティオスとラティアスだったのです。
| They were the mirage Pokémon {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}.
|-
| lang="ja" | 二匹は空から仲間を呼び寄せました。
| The two of them called their friends from the sky.
|-
| lang="ja" | 彼らは、邪悪な闇を追い払う力を持って来てくれました。
| They brought the power to drive away the evil darkness.
|-
| lang="ja" | それは、「心のしずく」という宝石だったのです。
| That power was a jewel called the [[Soul Dew]].
|-
| lang="ja" | 島には平和が戻りました。
| Peace returned to the island.
|-
| lang="ja" | それからというもの、「心のしずく」のあるこの島に、ラティオスとラティアスはしばしば立ち寄るようになりました。
| And after that, Latias and Latios often visited this island, where the Soul Dew is.
|
|-
| lang="ja" | この島が邪悪な怪物に襲われる事はその後、二度とありませんでした。
| The island was never attacked again by the evil monster.
|}

Note: The legend sequence was cut from the dub version of the [[M05|movie]], so there is no official English translation.

== Generation IV ==

===Sinnoh myths===

{{main|Sinnoh myths}}

===The legend of Snowpoint Temple===
[[File:Temple Regigigas.png|thumb|right|250px|Encountering Regigigas in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
There's a legend that has been passed down by the people of [[Snowpoint City]] for many years:

:''Once after a volcano violently erupted, the Snowpoint Forest, rich in natural resources and beauty, was transformed into a sea of flowing lava.''
:''Then, out of a bright blue light, {{p|Regigigas}} appeared. Along with {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}.''
:''Together, the four of them halted the volcano's eruption, thus saving Snowpoint City from destruction. ''
:''Later Regigigas transformed itself into a stone of life and fell into a deep sleep, while in order to protect Regigigas, the legend says that Regice, Regirock, and Registeel transformed into three guardian pillars made of the basic elements of rock, ice, and steel.''

==Generation V==
===Tao Trio===
{{main|Tao Trio}}
Several of the Unova myths are based around {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}}. It is said that the two dragon types were once a single Pokémon owned by two brothers. However, it was split apart by the pursuit of different ideals of the two kings.

===Legendary musketeers===

{{main|Legendary musketeers}}

Long ago, two opposing human factions were at war, their strife resulting in a forest fire which threatened the lives of many [[wild Pokémon]]. Ensnared by the smoke, they could not escape and their demise seemed certain, until three figures appeared.

{{p|Terrakion}} shaped the earth and created passage by which to escape, {{p|Virizion]}'s speed allowed it to shield the Pokémon from sparks and embers, while their leader, {{p|Cobalion}} ushered Pokémon to safety.

Despite their attempts, they were unsuccessful, as the forest had been burned to the ground. However, amongst the ashes, the three came across {{p|Keldeo|a lone Pokémon}} who they took in as their own.

The Trio proceeded to fight back the armies, overwhelming them with their combined might. Legends of them continue to be told today, and it has been said that if human conflict ever again threatened to safety of Pokémon, that they would return to quell the fighting and preserve a climate of peace.

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[[Category:Pokémon myths]]

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions

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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
'''Pokémon HeartGold Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターハートゴールド''' ''Pocket Monsters HeartGold'') and '''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターソウルシルバー''' ''Pocket Monsters SoulSilver'') are paired [[Generation IV]] [[remake]]s of the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

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

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

The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, February 4, 2010 in Korea, March 14, 2010 in North America, March 25, 2010 in Australia and March 26, 2010 in Europe (this excludes {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, Luxembourg and parts of Belgium due to an in-game save error, with the patched copies later released on April 2, 2010).

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

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

Venturing into [[Goldenrod City]], the player's third badge, the {{badge|Plain}}, awaits. After defeating [[Whitney]] and getting the Plain badge, getting a [[Squirtbottle]] allows the player to move the {{p|Sudowoodo|strange tree}} blocking {{rt|36|Johto}} to the north. If it is [[Days of the week|Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday]], the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] will be on at the [[National Park]] on {{rt|35|Johto}}, as well. In [[Ecruteak City]], [[Bill]], the developer of the [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System]] is performing repairs on the [[Time Capsule]], and as the player arrives, he will finish, asking for them to come visit him in his parents' house in Goldenrod, where he will give away an {{p|Eevee}}. Another Gym is in Ecruteak City, where the {{type2|Ghost}} Leader [[Morty]] battles for the {{badge|Fog}}. The player encounters the [[legendary beasts]] in the [[Burned Tower]] and they [[Roaming Pokemon|run off]] around Johto. The player also meets [[Eusine]] who is studying the Burned Tower and takes interest in {{p|Suicune}}.

The player goes on through {{rt|38|Johto}} and {{rt|39|Johto}} to arrive in [[Olivine City]]. Once there, they learn from Silver that [[Jasmine]], the Gym Leader, is not available at the moment, since she is taking care of the [[Glitter Lighthouse|lighthouse's]] [[Amphy|Ampharos]] and refuses to leave until the Pokémon is given a [[SecretPotion|special medicine]] from [[Cianwood City]]. The player thus surfs their way through {{rt|40|Johto}} and {{rt|41|Johto}} to get to Cianwood City. There, they encounter the {{type2|Fighting}} type Leader [[Chuck]], who presents the player with the {{badge|Storm}}. They get the SecretPotion from the Cianwood Pharmacy and goes back to Olivine City. Jasmine, relieved after getting her Ampharos's medicine, goes back to taking gym challenges. Her Pokémon specialty is of the {{type2|Steel}}. When the player gets their sixth badge, the {{badge|Mineral}}, they travel to [[Mahogany Town]], through {{rt|42|Johto}}. The gym is blocked by a man and the way to {{rt|44|Johto}} and the [[Ice Cave]] is blocked by a man trying to sell [[Rage Candy Bar]]s.

The player heads north to {{rt|43|Johto}} and the [[Lake of Rage]]. Upon entering the gate, two Rocket Grunts charge them {{pdollar}}1000 to go through. When the player gets to the lake, they encounter the [[Red Gyarados]]. After the player defeats, catches or flees from it, they get the {{DL|List of key items in Generation II|Red Scale}}. A caped man named [[Lance]] appears on the shore and reveals Team Rocket's secret hideout to the player. The player goes back to Mahogany and goes through the hideout, along with Lance. Team Rocket's plan was to emit sound waves, inducing the [[Magikarp]] in the lake to evolve into [[Gyarados]], which caused the effect of the [[Red Gyarados]]. Once the player defeats all the Rockets and disables the wave-emitting machine, they can challenge [[Pryce]], the town's {{type2|Ice}} Gym Leader.

Upon defeating the Gym Leader and obtaining the {{badge|Glacier}}, the player receives a phone call from Prof. Elm about a strange radio signal emitted by Team Rocket, trying to connect with their missing leader, [[Giovanni]]. The player goes to the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] to investigate. Once there, they find the Tower to be taken over by Team Rocket. When the player ascends to the top floor, they find the director of the Radio Tower, only to discover that he has been impersonated by a Rocket and that the real Director is actually locked in Goldenrod's basement. Once the player enters the basement, they are once again encountered by Silver, who intends to defeat Team Rocket all by himself. He still questions the way he treats his Pokémon. Once the player gets to the very bottom of the basement, they find the Tower's real Director. He gives the player the Card Key, so that they can access the higher floors of the Radio Tower.

After clearing all of the Rockets and defeating the {{tc|Executive|Rocket executives}}, effectively disbanding them, the player receives either a {{DL|List of key items in Generation II|Rainbow Wing}} to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} or a {{DL|List of key items in Generation II|Silver Wing}} to encounter {{p|Lugia}}, in the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions respectively. The player then is allowed to go through the Ice Path and to Blackthorn City. There the player can challenge [[Clair]], the {{type2|Dragon}} Gym Leader. Before giving the player the {{badge|Rising}}, however, Clair makes the player go through a test to prove their worthiness. To complete this test, the player must enter the [[Dragon's Den]] and take a test before they receive the Rising Badge from Clair. Having obtained all 8 badges, the player is given the Master Ball by Elm and is requested to visit the Kimono Girls to prove their worthiness. After defeating the Kimono Girls, the player will either go to the Bell Tower (HeartGold) or the Whirl Islands (SoulSilver) to encounter Ho-oh (HeartGold) or Lugia (SoulSilver). Then the player is allowed to go east of New Bark into Kanto.

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

The [[Elite Four]] awaits the player if they have collected all eight Badges. When the player enters the League, they must face all four in sequence. [[Will]], who [[Pokémon training|trains]] {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon, is first, followed by [[Koga]], whose specialty is {{t|Poison}}. [[Bruno]], who uses {{t|Fighting}} Pokémon, follows, and finally, [[Karen]], who specializes in the {{type2|Dark}}. After defeating these four, the reigning [[Pokémon Champion]], [[Lance]] whom the player met at the Lake of Rage, challenges the player to a final battle. After his defeat, Oak and his co-host on [[Professor_Oak's_Pokémon_Talk|Pokémon Talk]], [[DJ Mary]], arrive and congratulate the player. Lance then takes the player to a back room and tells the player that they are admitted into the [[Hall of Fame]]. The credits roll.

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

Deciding to take on the gyms of Kanto, the player enters the gym in Vermillion City, defeating [[Lt. Surge]] who specializes in {{type2|Electric}} types, and earning the {{badge|Thunder}}. The player travels north to [[Saffron City]] and enters the gym there defeating [[Sabrina]], who specializes in {{type2|Psychic}} types and had envisioned the player's arrival three years prior, and earns the {{badge|Marsh}}. Still, in Saffron, the player encounters the [[Copycat]] in her new house who seems to have misplaced her Pokémon doll. Going back to Vermillion's [[Pokémon Fan Club]] the player sees the {{DL|List of key items in Generation II|Lost Item}} and retrieves it bringing it back to the copycat who gives the player a {{DL|List of key items in Generation II|pass}} to the Saffron [[Magnet Train]].

The player then travels east of Saffron to [[Celadon City]] and travels to the gym taking on [[Erika]] and winning the {{badge|Rainbow}}. Going back to Saffron and traveling east, the player comes to the [[Power Plant]] where they find that an important part of a machine in the plant has been stolen and they are unable to get the machine running. Traveling north of Saffron to [[Cerulean City]] the player finds out that a suspicious character has been hanging out around the gym. Traveling north onto [[Kanto Route 24|Route 24]] the player finds and battles a [[Team Rocket]] grunt who is trying to revive the team unbeknowst to the fact that the team in Johto was disbanded by the player. The player defeats the grunt who admits that he dropped the part in the Cerulean Gym. The player goes to the gym and retrieves the {{DL|List of key items in Generation II|Machine Part}}. They return it to the Power Plant and the machine is once again made up and running.

The player then moves throught the [[Rock Tunnel]] arriving at [[Lavender Town]] where they discover that the former [[Pokémon Tower]] has now become a Radio Tower for Kanto. Talking to the director inside the tower, they receive the Radio Expansion Card which allows them to listen to radio stations in Kanto as a reward for restoring power at the power plant. Travelling the length of the [[Silence Bridge]] and [[Kanto Route 13|Routes 13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]], and [[Kanto Route 15|15]], the player arrives at [[Fuschia City]] and takes on the gym leader [[Janine]] who specializes in {{type2|Poison}} types winning the {{badge|Soul}}. Going back north to Cerulean and the up to Route 24, the player challenges the Nugget Crew and finds [[Misty]] with her boyfriend at [[Cerulean Cape]]. Misty's boyfriend runs off angering her until she realizes that the player is indeed, a challenger. The player returns to Cerulean Gym and takes on Misty's {{type2|Water}} types winning the {{badge|Cascade}}.

Returning again to Vermillion City, the player recalls the large Pokémon sleeping outside the entrance to [[Diglett's Cave]] on the eastern edge of town. He/she plays the Pokéflute Station on their radio which awakens and angers the Pokémon, a giant [[Snorlax]]. After capturing, defeating, or running away from it, the player enters and goes through the Diglett's Cave emerging on [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]] just south of [[Pewter City]]. The player goes north to Pewter City and challenges [[Brock]] and his {{type2|rock}} types and earns the {{badge|Boulder}}.

The player travels south across Route 2 and through the [[Viridian Forest]] before arriving at [[Viridian City]] the player continues south to [[Pallet Town]] and the surfs to [[Cinnabar Island]]. There, the player sees [[Blue]] who mentions how the town previously found on the island was destroyed in a volcanic eruption, and that the town's gym leader had to relocate his gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]]. Blue then goes back to his own gym in Viridian. The player travels east to the Seafoam Islands and find's [[Blaine|Blaine's]] {{type2|Fire}} type gym within the islands and challenges him to earn the {{badge|Volcano}}.'

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

==Changes from Pokémon Gold and Silver==
===Aesthetic changes===
* The male [[player character]] receives a redesign and is now called {{ga|Ethan}}, while {{ga|Kris}} is replaced by a new female player character called {{ga|Lyra}}.
* All the game's music is rearranged to better utilize the DS's sound capabilities. A [[GB Sounds|key item]] allows the player to switch back and forth freely between the arranged soundtrack and original chiptune soundtrack.
* Ambient sound effects are used with greater frequency than in previous games; for example, running water, blowing wind and the player walking through grass will produce audible noises.
* The [[Pokégear]] has been redesigned. There are a range of skins that can be used and changed at the player's will.
[[File:HGSSpokedex.png|thumb|left|150px|Redesigned Pokédex]]
* Much like Kanto's was for its remakes, Johto's Pokédex has been redesigned. Unlike Kanto's remakes, which contained the same [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|regional Pokédex]] as the originals, [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|the original regional Pokédex]] for Johto has been [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|slightly altered]], including several [[Generation IV]] evolutions for Pokémon found in Johto.
* An image of certain locations, like in {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, appears when entering the location. Some of these images change depending on the time of day while others change the image of the Pokémon obtainable at the location on the image at random.
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s are redesigned once again. The Team Rocket {{tc|Executive}}s are also redesigned from Generation II, with four new ones appearing: [[Archer]], [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]]. Like [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s followed a planetary naming scheme, the Executives are all named for various real-world rockets.
* The Tin Tower is renamed the [[Bell Tower]].
* {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} each have their own unique battle music, while the [[legendary beasts]] each use differently remixed versions of their battle theme from {{game|Crystal}}.
* All former {{DL|Berries (Generation II)|Berry}} trees have become [[Apricorn]] trees.
* [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, {{ga|Silver}}, and {{ga|Red}} have animated battle sprites and battle intros, as in {{v2|Platinum}}. Many [[Gym]]s have been redesigned as well, some with new puzzles.
* {{m|Rock Smash}}, previously a TM usable on the field in the originals, is now a full-fledged HM as it has been since [[Generation III]]. {{m|Defog}} loses its HM status to the returning {{m|Whirlpool}}.
* {{m|Rock Climb}}, despite it not being available prior to [[Generation IV]], continues to be [[HM08]] and requires the [[Viridian Gym]] badge. As a result, several caves and cliffs have markings which allow them to be scaled like in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* The [[Magnet Train]]'s tracks can be seen overhead on {{rt|32|Johto}}, as well as in [[Goldenrod City]] where the tracks were previously on street-level.
* [[Pal Park]] is located where the closed [[Kanto Safari Zone]] once stood in [[Fuchsia City]].
* The player can now see how many Kanto badges they have. In the original games, the player could only see how many Johto badges they had.
* [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Cianwood City]], while sharing a theme in Generation II, now feature separate remixed variations of the same theme.
* Some music in Kanto is changed, with [[Mt. Moon]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] changing their music to that which is used by of Johto's [[Union Cave]] and [[Ice Path]], respectively. Music in Cerulean City and Fuchsia City, as well as on [[Route]]s {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, rather than taking the theme used in Pewter City, Celadon City, and on {{rt|3|Kanto}} as they did in the original Generation II games, keep the theme used in Generation I and Generation III. The music used on {{rt|2|Kanto}}, however, is different from any previous generation; the Generation II theme, a remix of the Viridian Forest theme in Generation I, is used solely in Viridian Forest, while the theme used in Generation I and Generation III is, like in Generation II, only used on {{rt|1|Kanto}}. Route 2 instead uses the theme that first appears on {{rt|3|Kanto}}. [[Cinnabar Island]] also gets its own music, a remix of its original theme, instead of using the Saffron City theme.
* The Goldenrod City Radio Tower has an observation deck accessible via elevator. This replaces the second recording room.
* There are wind turbines standing in New Bark Town and on Route 14.
* When viewing the [[stats]] of a Pokémon outside of battle, one of the stat names will be very light blue, indicating which stat is decreased by the Pokémon's [[nature]], and one will be very light red, indicating which stat is increased. If the Pokémon has a neutral nature, none of the stats will be colored.
* [[Glitter Lighthouse]] in [[Olivine City]] contains balconies that are used to navigate through the tower. While on the balconies, the overhead viewing angle of the player changes. This is the first such instance of camera angle variation in the main series games and would later be implemented in different variations in {{game|Black and White|s}}.

===Location changes===
[[File:HGSS JohtoKanto.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], the accessible regions in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
* Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by Lyra/Ethan and her/his family.
* The {{jo|Battle Tower}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it the exact same {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} seen in Platinum.
* Two new routes, {{rt|47|Johto}} and {{rt|48|Johto}}, are introduced near [[Cianwood City]]. They lead to a new {{safari|Johto}}, as well as the [[Embedded Tower]] and the [[Cliff Cave]].
* [[Mt. Silver]] is much bigger and [[Viridian Forest]] is not cut down.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] remain as they were in Generation III (though [[Blaine]] still takes part of the Seafoam Islands), allowing the [[legendary Pokémon]] that live inside them to be battled. {{p|Moltres}}, formerly found in {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Mt. Ember]], can be found in Mt. Silver.
* The [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] takes a role similar to Sinnoh's [[Battleground]], where the rematches between the player and Gym Leaders take place.
* [[Union Cave]]'s ladder from 1F to B1F has been shifted north (now closer to the north entrance). There are also many minor changes to B1F.
* The {{rt|23|Kanto}} in Generation II is now a part of [[Indigo Plateau]]. Route 23 no longer exists.

===Gameplay changes===
* All 493 Pokémon are capable of [[walking Pokémon|following players]] similar to [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]] in {{v2|Yellow}}. [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] is also retained. The player can interact with their Pokémon by pressing 'A', and can see how their Pokémon is feeling at the moment. In battle, like Yellow's Pikachu, they are sent out from the side of the screen, rather than from a Poké Ball, unless in certain situations, such as while riding the [[bicycle]], surfing, or going indoors with a large Pokémon.
* A new series of events precede encountering the [[version mascot]]s in both versions, and thus it is mandatory for the player to engage in battle with the version mascot in order to continue with the game and proceed to the [[Pokémon League]], similar to the plots of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. In the originals, it was completely optional to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* The five [[Kimono Girl]]s from [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|the dance theater]] in [[Ecruteak City]] now have a significant role in the game. During the player's adventure, he/she can meet each Kimono Girl at different points of the game where they will ask the player to do them a small favor. After receiving the [[Master Ball]] from [[Professor Elm]] and before meeting the [[version mascot]], each Kimono Girl tests the player with a battle. Once all five are defeated, they proceed to the [[Bell Tower]] (in HeartGold) and [[Whirl Islands]] (in SoulSilver) where they will perform a dance to summon {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}, respectively.
** As these events were not part of the plot of the originals, the Kimono Girls were to be battled earlier on in the game at the Ecruteak Dance Theatre in order to earn {{HM|03|Surf}} from a man once all five were defeated. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a mischievous [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|grunt}} inside the theatre needs to be battled instead.
* [[Kurt]] and [[Apricorn]]s make a return to the series along with the respective [[Poké Ball]]s. Apricorns are now carried by the player in a new item, the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Apricorn Box}}. As in {{v2|Crystal}}, Kurt can be given multiples of the same color Apricorn at once in order to make multiple Poké Balls.
* While the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Rainbow Wing}} and {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Silver Wing}} only allow permission to climb the [[Bell Tower]] and enter Lugia's cave in the [[Whirl Islands]], respectively, the player cannot encounter their version's respective mascot until they obtain the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Clear Bell}} in HeartGold and the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Tidal Bell}} in SoulSilver. Since the Tidal Bell cannot be obtained in HeartGold and the Clear Bell cannot be obtained in SoulSilver, those items are not required in those versions to encounter the opposite mascot.
* Unlike [[Generation II]], new tasks are put in to complete that are now required to progress the story forward, such as obtaining the [[Pokégear|Radio Card]] for the Pokégear to be able to challenge [[Whitney]], and the Kimono Girls and version mascot event must be completed to challenge the Elite Four.
* The [[RageCandyBar]] is now a [[key item]]. This is likely to prevent the player from trading it to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, which does not have any item data for it.
* Similarly to the event {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Regigigas}}'s effect on Platinum, the [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] unlocks an event near the [[Ilex Forest]] [[Ilex Forest Shrine|Shrine]], where the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] can be obtained.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]], [[bag]], [[party]] interface, and the screen that pops up when pressing the ''Start'' or ''X'' buttons in the previous games all use the Nintendo DS's touch screen.
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] from other regions can be caught in the games. [[Hoenn]]'s legendaries, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, return in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, after Red has been defeated, and {{p|Rayquaza}} can be caught in both games if a Groudon from SoulSilver and a Kyogre from HeartGold are shown to Professor Oak. {{p|Latias}} (in HeartGold) or {{p|Latios}} (in SoulSilver) can be found roaming in [[Kanto]] later in the game after speaking to [[Steven Stone]]. The [[legendary birds]] can also be found in certain locations in Kanto while {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found at [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Cynthia]] makes an appearance in an event involving {{p|Arceus}}. This takes place in an area accessed from the [[Ruins of Alph]] that is far to the north, named the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]. This event allows players to obtain either {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} at level 1. The only way to obtain the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}} and Origin Forme Giratina in this game is to choose Giratina during this event.
* The [[Enigma Stone]] is an event key item that features a use similar to that of the [[Eon Ticket]]. It can allow other Eon Pokémon to be encountered (i.e. Latios in HeartGold and Latias in SoulSilver, respectively).
* {{m|Headbutt}}ing trees to locate certain Pokémon makes its return. However, this time it can also be used to collect Pokémon from [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] after the [[National Pokédex]] is acquired.
* The {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}} can be obtained in the flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] by bringing any [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Shaymin}} to show them.
* [[Eusine]], a major character from {{game|Crystal}} who was not in the original Gold and Silver, appears, as do other aspects originally featured in Crystal.
* A new sidequest, the [[Pokéathlon]], features ten mini-games that pit Pokémon in athletic competitions. Its system appears to be analogous to that of {{pkmn|Contests}} from previous games.
[[Image:Pokewalker.png|thumb|right|150px|The Pokéwalker]]
* Like the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|GBA Wireless Adapter]] that came with {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a bonus is included with the purchase of HeartGold and SoulSilver: a [[Poké Ball]]-shaped {{wp|pedometer}} called the [[Pokéwalker]] that has the capacity to link to the two games and hold a Pokémon. Storing a Pokémon in this manner increases its [[experience]] and [[friendship]] as the wearer walks. Other Pokémon can be captured in exclusive Pokéwalker-only areas and then transferred to the main game.
* [[Apricorn]]s are now the only items collected from plants on the field. [[Berry|Berries]] are instead collected from {{tc|Juggler}}s in [[Violet City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] in exchange for [[shard]]s, through the [[Pokéwalker]]'s Dowsing function, hidden on the ground, or from the deliveryman in [[Poké Mart]]s sent by the player's [[mom]] (if the player allows their mom to save money). Because only a few berries cannot be collected in these games, they must by traded over from other versions, similar to that of FireRed and LeafGreen. Though they cannot be grown on the ground like in [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]], they can be grown portably using the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Berry Pots}}, where the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|SquirtBottle}} is controlled via the touch screen to water four berries at a time.
* Using the [[Apriblender]], Apricorns can now also be mixed into drinks that increase a Pokémon's Pokéathlon stats by putting Apricorns in the blender and walking around.
* The [[Running Shoes]] are obtained in [[Cherrygrove City]] and can be permanently selected using the touchscreen [[menu]]. The selected item (from pressing Y or SELECT in previous games) is also on the touchscreen. Two items can be selected as opposed to just one.
* Due to the absence of the [[Vs. Seeker]], the [[Pokégear]] reintroduces an improved cell phone feature with a limitless call list. However, [[rematch|re-battling]] Trainers is now dependent on the day and time.
* Passing certain parts in the game can also affect the rematches by improving the team of the trainers that can be re-battled. By defeating the Elite Four and then after collecting the 16 badges the Pokémon team of that trainer are fought at higher levels as long as each rematch phase has been fought at least once.
* [[Starter Pokémon]] from Kanto and Hoenn can be collected from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]], respectively, as appreciation for defeating Red.
* [[Photography|Commemorative photos]] can now be taken around Johto and Kanto with the player's partner Pokémon, team, [[Gym Leader]]s, and certain notable citizens.
* An {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive {{p|Celebi}} unlocks an encounter with former [[Team Rocket]] boss and Viridian Gym Leader [[Giovanni]]. Giovanni was mentioned repeatedly in the original Gold and Silver, but did not appear.
* Many Pokémon have acquired the ability to learn new moves and expand and improve their movesets; for example, {{p|Togepi}} can now learn {{m|Extrasensory}} through breeding.
* The [[GB Sounds]], a key item obtained after all 16 badges have been obtained, allows players to swap the background music for the soundtrack from the original Gold and Silver, redone. New music tracks, such as the music that plays on Routes 47 and 48, also receive an 8-bit remix. However, not every track got an 8-bit remix and some can only be listened through the [[Pokémon Past Archive]] radio station in the Pokégear.
* When using the move {{m|Whirlpool}} outside of battle, instead of the whirlpool disappearing like in [[Generation II]], the player will simply surf over the whirlpools.
* Specific [[individual values]] may be passed down through {{pkmn|breeding}} depending on the [[EV-enhancing item]] that is held.
* The Trainers that appear in Viridian City's [[Trainer House]] are now influenced by communication through two Pokéwalkers as opposed to the previous method of Mystery Gifting with the Game Boy Color's infrared port due to it being available from the start.
* During the player's initial battle with the rival, he is known as Passerby Boy, unlike in Gold and Silver, where he was identified as ???. Players are still required to name him later.
* The man in Ilex Forest, who previously gave out the TM for {{m|Headbutt}} in Generation II has become a [[move tutor]] for that move. This is due to the fact that Headbutt is no longer a TM. Unlike other move tutors, he does not require anything from the player to tutor the move, and will do it as many times as the player would like.
* Similar to {{game|Crystal}}, the [[legendary beasts]] can be caught from the moment the player sees them fleeing in the [[Burned Tower]], with the exception of {{p|Suicune}} who can only be encountered in battle at {{rt|25|Kanto}}, instead of at the [[Bell Tower]]. Suicune can be seen running around in certain locations across Johto, as well as and Kanto.
*The map in the [[Pokégear]] has the same function as the {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}} for the Pokétch in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to track [[roaming Pokémon]]. Additionally the player does not need to face {{p|Raikou}} or {{p|Entei}} (as well as {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}) in battle first to be able to track them.
*Trainers in [[Kanto]] will now give out their Pokégear numbers, whereas only Trainers on Routes 26 and 27 would do so in the original games.
*In the original Gold and Silver, the real Janine was in the lower left corner of the Gym, while one of her Gym trainers was in the middle, where the Leader should be. This isn't the case in HeartGold and SoulSilver, where Janine was moved to the middle.
* It is now possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]. It is also now possible to Fly between Indigo Plateau or the Reception Gate and any location in either Kanto or Johto. Curiously, however, it's not possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}} and {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, whereas it was possible in FireRed and LeafGreen, but not in the original Gold and Silver.
* The clock reset interface from the original Pokémon Gold and Silver was removed, as was the case with {{game|Crystal}}. In its replacement is a microphone test interface which can be accessed via the button combination X,Y and Down on the title screen; though this feature, unlike the clock reset interface has been officially mentioned by Nintendo via the game instruction booklet.
* Any special Pokémon, such as {{p|Sudowoodo}}, can respawn to their specific location after the player defeats the [[Elite Four]] at any time, that is, if the Pokémon are first defeated.

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

Similarly to other recently released Pokémon games, Pokémon from outside the regional Pokédex can be captured after defeating the [[Elite Four]] and earning the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]. Pokémon native to Sinnoh and Hoenn can be found in various methods. [[Pokémon outbreak|Swarms]] of Pokémon sometimes break out across the Johto and Kanto regions; oftentimes these are not native to either of the regions. Pokémon from other regions can be located by playing one of two special stations on the [[Pokégear]]'s radio function. There is a channel for Sinnoh Pokémon which plays only on Thursdays; the Hoenn channel only plays on Wednesdays. By having either of these programs turned on when in [[tall grass]] the chance of finding a foreign Pokémon increases. The [[Bug-Catching Contest]] also hosts, from time to time, Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokémon. They will only appear on Thursdays and Saturdays. The [[Johto Safari Zone]]'s customization option also allows for the finding of Pokémon from other regions.

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

As in all [[version|main series]] Pokémon games, there are a number of Pokémon which can be found in [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|one of the paired games, but not the other]]. A list of these Pokémon follows below.
{| align="center"
|- align="center" valign="top"
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{| align="center" style="background: #{{heartgold color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{heartgold color light}};"
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! HeartGold
|- align="center"
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{heartgold color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|056|Mankey|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|057|Primeape|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|167|Spinarak|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|168|Ariados|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|231|Phanpy|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|232|Donphan|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying}}
|}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{soulsilver color}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 3px solid #{{soulsilver color light}};"
|-
! SoulSilver
|- align="center"
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground}}
|}
|}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery perrow=4>
File:HGSS Starter Selection.png|Choosing a [[starter Pokémon]]
File:Startmenu.gif|The redesigned touch screen menu, as well as the three starters shown with the player character
File:Shiny Pichu HGSS event.png|[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] event
File:Ho-Oh preorder.jpg|HeartGold pre-order figure
File:Lugia preorder.jpg|SoulSilver pre-order figure
File:HeartGold title.png|HeartGold title screen
File:SoulSilver title.png|SoulSilver title screen
File:Ho oh in Heartgold.png|{{p|Ho-Oh}} in HeartGold
File:Lugia in SoulSilver.png|{{p|Lugia}} in SoulSilver
</gallery>

==Reception==
The games received an 8.5/10 "Great" rating from {{wp|IGN}}<ref>[http://ds.ign.com/objects/143/14348189.html IGN: Pokemon SoulSilver Version] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>. Pokémon SoulSilver Version received an 87.94% at {{wp|Game Rankings}}<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/960100-pokemon-soulsilver-version/index.html Game Ranking: Pokemon SoulSilver Version] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>, ranking as the 10th best DS game of all time<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/index.html Game Ranking: DS Games index] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>, while HeartGold Version received a slightly less 87.83%<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/960099-pokemon-heartgold-version/index.html Game Ranking: Pokemon HeartGold Version] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>, also ranking the 6th most popular game, surpassed by {{wp|Super Scribblenauts}}, {{game|Diamond}}, {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|White}}, and {{game|Black}}<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/index.html Game Ranking: DS Games index] (retrieved June 20, 2011)</ref>.

==Trivia==
* Several figures were given away with pre-orders. People could receive a {{p|Ho-Oh}} figure by pre-ordering HeartGold, a {{p|Lugia}} figure by pre-ordering SoulSilver, and an {{p|Arceus}} figure by pre-ordering the Japanese versions of both HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* These games mark the tenth anniversary since the release of the original {{2v|Gold|Silver}}.
** The games were also released in Japan almost exactly one year after the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, and exactly eleven years after {{game|Yellow}}, the first game to feature walking Pokémon.
* Unlike how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} used completely different Trainer sprites from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, many [[Trainer class]]es shared between regions, like Hikers and Psychics, keep their {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} sprites in battle.
* The font used for the English titles of these games are different than the font that has been used since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, while the Japanese logos are still in the same style used since those games. FireRed and LeafGreen also used a different font than the Hoenn games, however, it was still the same color.
** Additionally, the Ho-Oh crest shaped like a heart and Lugia soul are used in the English logos, while the fire and leaf that appear on FireRed and LeafGreen's Japanese logos were not used in the English release.
* These games mark the first time that the English versions were announced before the games themselves came out in Japan.
* Because of [[HM05]]'s conversion from {{m|Defog}} to {{m|Whirlpool}}, these games are the first in which all available HMs teach damaging moves (both Defog and Flash, contained in HM05, prevented this in previous games).
* These are the first games in which major characters offer their Pokémon for a trade with the player, with [[Gym Leader]]s [[Brock]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Jasmine]], and [[Hoenn]]'s former Champion [[Steven Stone]] offering Pokémon of their specialty type in exchange for another.
** These are the first games in which an in-game trade accepts a Pokémon of any kind, with Jasmine accepting such in exchange for her Steelix.
* Unlike how {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s intro was an updated version of the opening from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver have an entirely new intro, using none of the footage from the intro of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. The intro however, uses some music that was in the original and the title screen displays 3D renders of Ho-Oh and Lugia in movement similar to the original title screens.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver include the {{pkmn|Champion}}s from each of the previous paired versions: {{ga|Blue}} from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, [[Lance]] from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, [[Steven Stone]] from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, and [[Cynthia]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* The credits of HeartGold and SoulSilver are the first to feature [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members and [[villainous teams|villainous team]] members.
* There's a minor quirk involving the Poké Mart signs, in which they are sometimes shown to be placed ''on'' the roots of trees, making it appear as if it was built there.
* Another minor quirk is that the player will sometimes seem to be standing in the same spot as large Pokémon following them, such as {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* The Pokédex entries for the Pokémon that existed in Gold and Silver are carried on over to HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, much as how FireRed used the entries from the Japanese Red and Green while LeafGreen used the entries from Blue.
* These titles are the first Pokémon games to be available domestically in {{pmin|Canada}} in French, other than just in English.
** Similarly, these titles are the second set of Pokémon games (after the original {{2v2|Red|Blue}}) to be released in Latin America in Spanish.
* In the Japanese versions of Gold and Silver, Phanpy and Donphan were exclusive to Gold, and Teddiursa and Ursaring were exclusive to Silver. In international versions of Gold and Silver, this was switched for unknown reasons: Teddiursa and Ursaring could be found in Gold, and Phanpy and Donphan could be found in Silver instead. However, ''all'' versions of HeartGold and SoulSilver have Phanpy/Donphan in HeartGold and Teddiursa/Ursaring in SoulSilver, making this inconsistent with international versions of Gold and Silver.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, have [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] specialists for every type except the {{type|Ground}}. However, [[Giovanni]], a former Kanto Gym Leader who specialized in the Ground-type, appears during a special event and can be battled.

===Errors===
*A typo exists in the script of the English versions. Upon evaluating the [[National Pokédex]] with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught when talking to [[Professor Oak]], he, like in all the other Pokémon games he is in, will congratulate the player. However, in the sentence "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long!" of his speech, the lowercase L should be an I instead.
*Another typo exists in {{p|Froslass}}'s Pokédex entry in SoulSilver; the period at the end is missing. This is not the case in HeartGold.
*{{p|Goldeen}}'s Pokédex entry in SoulSilver states that its speed is 5 knots per hour. A knot isn't a measure of distance, but speed. Thus, knots per hour measures acceleration.
*After receiving the {{badge|Rising}} from Clair in [[Dragon's Den]], players do not receive [[TM59]] from [[Clair]] on their way out as they normally would, if they use {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Teleport}} or an [[Escape Rope]] to leave.

===In other languages===
{{langtable|color={{HeartGold color}}|bordercolor={{SoulSilver color light}}
|ja=ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Or HeartGold et Version Argent SoulSilver
|de=Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver
|it=Pokémon Versione Oro HeartGold e Versione Argento SoulSilver
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 하트골드·소울실버|Pocket Monsters HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Oro HeartGold y Edición Plata SoulSilver}}

==See also==
* [[Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Walkthrough]]

==References==
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Talk:Core series/Archive 1

2012-04-26T21:47:37Z

ZMT123: /* Move */

List of animated series-exclusive locations

2012-04-25T21:50:12Z

ZMT123: added more unova locations. still incomplete though

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The following is a list of locations of the Pokémon World that were created and only used for the anime. Listed first by [[region]], and then alphabetically by English name.

{| border="1" cellpadding="2" align="left" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Kanto]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
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| [[Gym#A.J.'s Gym|A.J.'s Gym]]
| ''Akira's Gym''
| ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''
| [[Cerulean City]]
| [[Vermilion City]]
|-
| [[Chrysanthemum Island]]
| ''Yuzuriha Island''
| ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken]]''
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|-
| [[Camomile Island]]
| ''Camomile Island''
| ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out!]]''
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| [[Commerce City]]
| ''Komoda City''
| ''[[AG167|Curbing the Crimson Tide]]''
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| [[Crimson City]]
| ''Jōchan Town''
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|-
| [[Dark City]]
| ''Dark City''
| ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Fennel Valley]]
| ''Fennel Valley''
| ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]], [[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing]], [[AG188|Pinch Healing!]], [[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]], [[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''
| [[Indigo Plateau]]
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| [[Frodomar City]]
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| [[Gaiva Dam]]
| ''Ootsugō Dam''
| ''[[EP031|Dig those Diglett]]''
| [[Celadon City]]
| [[Fuchsia City]]
|-
| [[Gardenia Town]]
| ''Abelia Town''
| ''[[AG167|What I Did For Love]]''
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| [[Grampa Canyon]]
| ''Grampa Canyon''
| ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Gringey City]]
| ''Gunjon City''
| [[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]
| [[Celadon City]]
| [[Fuchsia City]]
|-
| [[Hidden Village]]
| ''Hidden Village''
| ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''
| [[Cerulean City]]
| [[Vermilion City]]
|-
| [[HopHopHop Town]]
| ''YoYoYo Town''
| ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]''
| [[Celadon City]]
| [[Fuchsia City]]
|-
| [[The House of Imite]]
| ''Mimic House''
| ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Gym#Kas Gym|Kas Gym]]
| ''Kas Gym''
| ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Leaf Forest]]
| ''Leaf Forest''
| ''[[EP043|March of the Exeggutor Squad]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Maiden's Peak]]
| ''Maiden's Cape''
| ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''
| [[Saffron City]]
|
|-
| [[Mossgreen Village]]
| ''Matsumo Town''
| ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Mulberry Town]]
| ''Kajinoki City''
| ''[[AG173|New Plot - Odd Lot]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Mount Hideaway]]
| ''Mount Miyazaki''
| ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Neon Town]]
| ''Neon Town''
| ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[New Island]]
| ''New Island''
| ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Pokémon Land]]
| ''Pokémon Land''
| ''[[EP017|The Island of Giant Pokémon]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Pokémon Tech]]
| ''Pokémon Semi''
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| [[Cerulean City]]
| [[Vermilion City]]
|-
| [[Porta Vista]]
| ''Aopulco''/''Hatoba Port''
| ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Potpourri Island]]
| ''Potpourri Island''
| ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Rifure Village]]
| ''Rifure Village''
| ''[[SS005|The Blue Badge of Courage]]''
| [[Cerulean City]]
|
|-
| [[Rota]]
| ''Rota''
| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
| [[Mt. Moon]]
|
|-
| [[Sable City]]
| ''Sabi City''
| ''[[AG175|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]''
| [[Pewter City]]
|
|-
| [[Sayda Island]]
| ''Saida Island''
| ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]''
| [[Pallet Town]]
|
|-
| [[Scissor Street]]
| ''Scissor Street''
| [[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]
| [[Celadon City]]
| [[Fuchsia City]]
|-
| ''{{ka|Silver Town}}''
| ''Jirba Town''
| ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]''
| [[Saffron City]]
| [[Lavender Town]]
|-
| [[Stone Town]]
| ''Ston Town''
| ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Sunny Town]]
|
| ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Terracotta Town]]
| ''Toneriko Town''
| ''[[AG190|Once More with Reeling]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Tree of Beginning]]
| ''Tree of Beginning''
| ''[[m08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Wisteria Town]]
| ''Modama Town''
| ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Gym#Yas Gym|Yas Gym]]
| ''Yas Gym''
| ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Orange Archipelago]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[Ascorbia Island]]
| ''Unshū Island''
| ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]''
| [[Cleopatra Island]]
| [[Butwal Island]]
|-
| [[Butwal Island]]
| ''Kunenbo Island''
| ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight]]''
| [[Ascorbia Island]]
| [[Kumquat Island]]
|-
| [[Cleopatra Island]]
| ''Cleopatra Island''
| ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''
| [[Trovita Island]]
| [[Ascorbia Island]]
|-
| [[Fairchild Island]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Golden Island]]
| ''Ōgonkan Island''
| ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]''
| [[Moro Island]]
| [[Murcott Island]]
|-
| [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]
| ''Zabon Islands''
| ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]''
| [[Navel Island]]
| [[Moro Island]]
|-
| [[Hamlin Island]]
| ''Dekopon Island''
| ''[[EP114|The Underground Round-Up]]''
| [[Tarroco Island]]
| [[Pallet Town]]
|-
| [[Kinnow Island]]
| ''Hassaku Island''
| ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''
| [[Pinkan Island]]
| [[Navel Island]]
|-
| [[Kumquat Island]]
| ''Ryūchin Island''
| ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''
| [[Ascorbia Island]]
| [[Rind Island]]
|-
| [[Mandarin Island North]]
| ''Kinkan Island''
| ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''
| [[Mikan Island]]
| [[Sunburst Island]]
|-
| [[Mandarin Island South]]
| ''Mandarin Island''
| ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]], [[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]], [[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]], [[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]''
| [[Murcott Island]]
| [[Trovita Island]]
|-
| [[Mikan Island]]
| ''Natsukan Island''
| ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''
| [[Tangelo Island]]
| [[Mandarin Island North]]
|-
| [[Moro Island]]
| ''Sudachi Island''
| ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]''
| [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]
| [[Golden Island]]
|-
| [[Murcott Island]]
| ''Murcott Island''
| ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]''
| [[Golden Island]]
| [[Mandarin Island South]]
|-
| [[Navel Island]]
| ''Navel Island''
| ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]''
| [[Kinnow Island]]
| [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]
|-
| [[Pinkan Island]]
| ''Pinkan Island''
| ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''
| [[Sunburst Island]]
| [[Kinnow Island]]
|-
| [[Pummelo Island]]
| ''Kankitsu Island''
| ''[[EP111|Hello Pummelo]], [[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''
| [[Rind Island]]
| [[Hamlin Island]]
|-
| [[Rind Island]]
| ''Tankan Island''
| ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher]]''
| [[Kumquat Island]]
| [[Pummelo Island]]
|-
| [[Shamouti Island]]
| ''Earthia Island''
| [[M02|The Power of One]]
|
|
|-
| [[Sunburst Island]]
| ''Ponkan Island''
| ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''
| [[Mandarin Island North]]
| [[Pinkan Island]]
|-
| [[Tangelo Island]]
| ''Bontan Island''
| ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]''
| [[Valencia Island]]
| [[Mikan Island]]
|-
| [[Tarroco Island]]
| ''Banpeiyu Island''
| ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]''
| [[Pummelo Island]]
| [[Hamlin Island]]
|-
| [[Trovita Island]]
| ''Yuzu Island''
| ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]''
| [[Mandarin Island South]]
| [[Cleopatra Island]]
|-
| [[Valencia Island]]
| ''Daidai Island''
| ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''
| [[Pallet Town]]
| [[Tangelo Island]]
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Johto]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[Altomare]]
|
| ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''
| South of [[Azalea Town|Azalea]]
|
|-
| [[Arborville]]
|
| ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''
| North of {{ci|Olivine}}
|
|-
| {{jo|Battle Park}}
|
| ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]''
| [[Mahogany Town]]
| [[Blackthorn City]]
|-
| [[Big Town]]
| ''Millenium Town''
| ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]], [[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic|Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]], [[SS007|Of Meowth and Pokémon]], [[Trouble in Big Town]], [[SS010|Big Meowth, Little Dreams]]''
| [[Goldenrod City]]
|
|-
| [[Bloomingvale]]
|
| ''[[EP135|Grin to Win]]''
| [[Violet City]]
| [[Azalea Town]]
|-
| [[Bluefinland]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Blue Moon Falls]]
|
| ''[[EP127|Once in a Blue Moon]]''
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
| [[Violet City]]
|-
| [[Blue Lagoon]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Blue Point Isle]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Bonitaville]]
|
| ''[[EP169|Beauty And The Breeder]]''
| [[Goldenrod City]]
| [[Ecruteak City]]
|-
| [[Catallia City]]
|
| ''[[EP123| Spinarak Attack]]''
| [[New Bark Town]]
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
|-
| [[Charicific Valley Natural Reserve]]
|
| ''[[EP134| Charizard's Burning Ambition]]''
| [[Violet City]]
| [[Azalea Town]]
|-
| [[Coastline Gym]]
| ''Ryūgū Gym''
| ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''
| [[Blackthorn City]]
|
|-
| [[Diglett Village]]
|
| ''[[EP218|Plant it Now...Diglett Later!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Eggseter]]
|
| ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Mahogany Town]]
|-
| [[Florando]]
|
| ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]''
| [[New Bark Town]]
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
|-
| [[Greenfield]]
|
| ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''
| [[Goldenrod City]]
|
|-
| [[Happy Town]]
|
| ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]''
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
| [[Violet City]]
|-
| [[Inland City]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Kasado City]]
|
| ''[[EP219|Hi Ho Silver...Away!]]''
| [[Ogi Isle]]
| [[Red Rock Isle]]
|-
| [[Lake Lucid]]
|
| ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Len Town]]
|
| ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks]]''
| [[Azalea Town]]
| [[Goldenrod City]]
|-
| [[Marion City]]
|
| ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Maroon Town]]
| ''Ebicha Town''
| ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]''
| [[Mahogany Town]]
| [[Blackthorn City]]
|-
| [[Megi City]]
|
| ''[[EP213|Takin' it on the Chinchou]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Ogi City]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Ogi Isle]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Onix Tunnel]]
|
| ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]''
| [[Azalea Town]]
| [[Goldenrod City]]
|-
| [[Palm Hills]]
|
|'' [[EP124|Snubbull Snobbery]]''
| [[New Bark Town]]
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
|-
| [[Palmpona]]
|
| ''[[EP146|Tricks Of The Trade]]''
| [[Azalea Town]]
| [[Ilex Forest]]
|-
| [[Pudgy Pidgey Isle]]
|
| ''[[EP211|Fly Me to the Moon]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Red Rock Isle]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Remoraid Lake]]
|
| ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Remoraid Mountain]]
|
| ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Rikishii Town]]
|
| ''[[EP194|The Ring Masters]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Scarlet City]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Sento Cherry Town]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Silver Rock Isle]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| {{jo|Silver Town}}
|
| ''[[EP265|Pop Goes the Sneasel]]''
| [[New Bark Town]]
| [[Mt. Silver]]
|-
| [[Snowtop Mountain]]
|
| ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Transit Town]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Whitestone]]
|
| ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
|-
| [[Wobbuffet Village]]
|
| ''[[EP173|Wobbu-Palooza!]]''
| [[Goldenrod City]]
| [[Ecruteak City]]
|-
| [[Yellow Rock Isle]]
|
| ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper]]''
|
|
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Hoenn]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[A-B-C Islands]]
|
| ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Banana Slakoth Garden]]
|
| ''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']]''
| [[Fortree City]]
| [[Lilycove City]]
|-
| [[Bomba Island]]
|
| ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Camerupt Point]]
|
| ''[[AG087|Crazy as a Lunatone]]''
| [[Weather Institute]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Crossgate Town]]
|
| ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Weather Institute]]
|-
| [[Donto Island]]
|
| ''[[AG114|Date Expectations]]''
| [[Mirage Island]]
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]
|-
| [[Foothill Town]]
|
| ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue?]]''
| [[Mauville City]]
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
|-
| [[Forina]]
|
| ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
|-
| [[Forbidden Forest]]
|
| ''[[AG074|Grass Hysteria!]]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Fortree City]]
|-
| [[Izabe Island]]
|
| ''[[AG114|A Cacturne for the Worse]]''
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Mirage Island]]
|-
| [[Kiri Kir Mountains]]
|
| ''[[AG076|Me, Myself and Time]]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Fortree City]]
|-
| [[Lake May]]
|
| ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]''
| [[Mauville City]]
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
|-
| [[LaRousse City]]
|
| ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''
| [[Fortree City]]
| [[Lilycove City]]
|-
| [[Maisie Island]]
|
| ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Mirage Kingdom]]
|
| ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]''
| [[Mauville City]]
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
|-
| [[Monsu Island]]
|
| ''[[AG097| Gaining Groudon]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Muscle Island]]
|
| ''[[AG096|Training Wrecks]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Purika City]]
|
| ''[[AG114|A Cacturne for the Worse]]''
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Mirage Island]]
|-
| [[Rinshin Town]]
|
| ''[[AG009|Taming of the Shroomish]]''
| [[Petalburg Woods]]
| [[Rustboro City]]
|-
| [[Riyado Town]]
|
| ''[[AG108|Absol-ute Disaster!]]''
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Sootopolis City]]
|-
| [[Rubello Town]]
|
| ''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan]], [[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Weather Institute]]
|-
| [[Shroomish Forest]]
|
| ''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan]]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Weather Institute]]
|-
| [[South City]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[The Valley of Steel]]
|
| ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play!]]''
| [[Lavaridge Town]]
| [[Mauville City]]
|-
| [[Volley Town]]
|
| ''[[AG087|Crazy as a Lunatone]]''
| [[Weather Institute]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Wailmer Island]]
|
| ''[[AG124|Island Time]]''
| [[Slateport City]]
| [[Ever Grande City]]
|-
| [[Wales Island]]
|
| ''[[AG103|Where's Armaldo?]]''
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Sootopolis City]]
|-
| [[Wazoo Island]]
|
| ''[[AG094|The Relicanth Really Can]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]

|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Sinnoh]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[Alamos Town]]
| ''Aramos Town''
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Amber Castle]]
| ''Amber Castle''
| ''[[DP032|An Angry Combeenation!]]''
| [[Eterna Forest]]
| [[Eterna City]]
|-
| [[Beach Rose Town]]
| ''Hamanos Town''
| ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Bewilder Forest]]
| ''Hesitation Forest''
| ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]''
| [[Twinleaf Town]]
| [[Oreburgh City]]
|-
| [[Brussel Town]]
| ''Mekyabetsu Town''
| ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]''
|
| [[Sunyshore City]]
|-
| [[Camellia Town]]
| ''Tsubaki Town''
| ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]
| ''Kannagi Town Historical Research Center''
| ''[[DP096|Losing its Lustrous!]]''
| [[Celestic Town]]
|
|-
| [[Chocovine Town]]
| ''Akebi Town''
| ''[[DP113|Hold The Phione!]]''
| [[Canalave City]]
| [[Snowpoint City]]
|-
| [[Crown City]]
| ''Crown City''
| ''[[M13|Ruler of Illusions:Zoroark]]
| [[Sunyshore City]]
| [[Lily of the Valley Island]]
|-
| [[Dandelion Island]]
| '' ''
| ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend! ]]''
| [[Sunyshore City]]
| {{si|Pokémon League}} ([[Lily of the Valley Island]])
|-
| [[Daybreak Town]]
| ''Asatsuki Town''
| ''[[DP161|Yes, in Dee Dee it's Dawn!]]''
|
| [[Sunyshore City]]
|-
| [[Diablo's Ocean]]
| ''Demon's Ocean''
| ''[[DP112|Cheers on Castaways Isle!]]''
| [[Canalave City]]
| [[Snowpoint City]]
|-
| [[Dustox Flower Field]]
| ''Dokukeiru Flower Field''
| ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]''
| [[Mt. Coronet]]
| [[Pastoria City]]
|-
| [[Emeragrove Town]]
| ''Tajiki Town''
| ''[[DP054|Once There Were Greenfields]]''
| [[Hearthome City]]
| [[Solaceon Town]]
|-
| [[Eterna Museum]]
| ''Hakutai Museum''
| ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''
| [[Eterna City]]
|
|-
| [[Gerbera Town]]
| ''Gerbera Town''
| ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]''
|
|
|-
| {{si|Gracidea}}
| ''Glacidia''
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Greenstation Town]]
| ''Shinme Town''
| ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Lake Psyduck]]
| ''Koduck Lake''
| ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| [[Celestic Town]]
|-
| [[Lilypad Town]]
| ''Suiren Town''
| ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success! ]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Majolica Town]]
| ''Kawarake Town''
| ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist!]]''
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| [[Hearthome City]]
|-
| [[Metagross Mountain]]
| ''Metagross Mountain''
| ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]''
| [[Snowpoint City]]
|
|-
| [[Michina Town]]
| ''Michina''
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Mt. Shady]]
|
| [[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]
|
|
|-
| [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]
| ''Summer school''
| ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| [[Celestic Town]]
|-
| [[Sage Town]]
| ''Sage Town''
| ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Sandalstraw Town]]
| ''Tatsunami Town''
| ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Shelter Town]]
| ''Komako Town''
| ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Space-Time Tower]]
| ''Jikū no Tō''
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Squallville]]
| ''Wind Town''
| ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Summit Ruins]]
|
| ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Sunyshore Tower]]
| ''Nagisa Tower''
| ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]''
| [[Sunyshore City]]
|
|-
| [[Xatu's Forest]]
|
| ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]''
| [[Twinleaf Town]]
|
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Unova]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[Area 28]]
| ''Area 28''
| ''[[BW030|A UFO for Elgyem!]]''
| [[Unova Route 4|Route 4]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
|-
| [[Battle Club]]
| ''Battle Club''
| ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]''
| Various cities in Unova
| Various cities in Unova
|-
| [[Black Hero's ruins]]
| ''Black Hero's ruins''
| ''[[BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!]]''
|
|-
| [[Clock tower]]
|
| ''[[BW008|Saving Darmanitan from the Bell!]]''
| [[Unova Route 3|Route 3]]
| [[Nacrene City]]
|-
| [[Eindoak Town]]
| ''Eindoak''
| ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| ''Kingdom of the Earth''
| ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Litwick Mansion]]
| ''Hitomoshi Mansion''
| ''[[BW029|Cottonee in Love!]]''
| [[Unova Route 4|Route 4]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
|-
| [[Luxuria Town]]
| ''Current Town''
| ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]
| [[Unova Route 3|Route 3]]
| [[Nacrene City]]
|-
| [[Milos Island]]
| ''Milos Island''
| ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]''
|
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|}

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[[Category:Anime locations|*]]
[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Locations|* 3]]

List of animated series-exclusive locations

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The following is a list of locations of the Pokémon World that were created and only used for the anime. Listed first by [[region]], and then alphabetically by English name.

{| border="1" cellpadding="2" align="left" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Kanto]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[Gym#A.J.'s Gym|A.J.'s Gym]]
| ''Akira's Gym''
| ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''
| [[Cerulean City]]
| [[Vermilion City]]
|-
| [[Chrysanthemum Island]]
| ''Yuzuriha Island''
| ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Camomile Island]]
| ''Camomile Island''
| ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Commerce City]]
| ''Komoda City''
| ''[[AG167|Curbing the Crimson Tide]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Crimson City]]
| ''Jōchan Town''
|
|
|
|-
| [[Dark City]]
| ''Dark City''
| ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Fennel Valley]]
| ''Fennel Valley''
| ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]], [[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing]], [[AG188|Pinch Healing!]], [[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]], [[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''
| [[Indigo Plateau]]
|
|-
| [[Frodomar City]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Gaiva Dam]]
| ''Ootsugō Dam''
| ''[[EP031|Dig those Diglett]]''
| [[Celadon City]]
| [[Fuchsia City]]
|-
| [[Gardenia Town]]
| ''Abelia Town''
| ''[[AG167|What I Did For Love]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Grampa Canyon]]
| ''Grampa Canyon''
| ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Gringey City]]
| ''Gunjon City''
| [[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]
| [[Celadon City]]
| [[Fuchsia City]]
|-
| [[Hidden Village]]
| ''Hidden Village''
| ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''
| [[Cerulean City]]
| [[Vermilion City]]
|-
| [[HopHopHop Town]]
| ''YoYoYo Town''
| ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]''
| [[Celadon City]]
| [[Fuchsia City]]
|-
| [[The House of Imite]]
| ''Mimic House''
| ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Gym#Kas Gym|Kas Gym]]
| ''Kas Gym''
| ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Leaf Forest]]
| ''Leaf Forest''
| ''[[EP043|March of the Exeggutor Squad]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Maiden's Peak]]
| ''Maiden's Cape''
| ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''
| [[Saffron City]]
|
|-
| [[Mossgreen Village]]
| ''Matsumo Town''
| ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Mulberry Town]]
| ''Kajinoki City''
| ''[[AG173|New Plot - Odd Lot]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Mount Hideaway]]
| ''Mount Miyazaki''
| ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Neon Town]]
| ''Neon Town''
| ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[New Island]]
| ''New Island''
| ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Pokémon Land]]
| ''Pokémon Land''
| ''[[EP017|The Island of Giant Pokémon]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Pokémon Tech]]
| ''Pokémon Semi''
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| [[Cerulean City]]
| [[Vermilion City]]
|-
| [[Porta Vista]]
| ''Aopulco''/''Hatoba Port''
| ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Potpourri Island]]
| ''Potpourri Island''
| ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Rifure Village]]
| ''Rifure Village''
| ''[[SS005|The Blue Badge of Courage]]''
| [[Cerulean City]]
|
|-
| [[Rota]]
| ''Rota''
| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
| [[Mt. Moon]]
|
|-
| [[Sable City]]
| ''Sabi City''
| ''[[AG175|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]''
| [[Pewter City]]
|
|-
| [[Sayda Island]]
| ''Saida Island''
| ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]''
| [[Pallet Town]]
|
|-
| [[Scissor Street]]
| ''Scissor Street''
| [[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]
| [[Celadon City]]
| [[Fuchsia City]]
|-
| ''{{ka|Silver Town}}''
| ''Jirba Town''
| ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]''
| [[Saffron City]]
| [[Lavender Town]]
|-
| [[Stone Town]]
| ''Ston Town''
| ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Sunny Town]]
|
| ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|-
| [[Terracotta Town]]
| ''Toneriko Town''
| ''[[AG190|Once More with Reeling]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Tree of Beginning]]
| ''Tree of Beginning''
| ''[[m08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Wisteria Town]]
| ''Modama Town''
| ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Gym#Yas Gym|Yas Gym]]
| ''Yas Gym''
| ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''
| [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Orange Archipelago]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[Ascorbia Island]]
| ''Unshū Island''
| ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]''
| [[Cleopatra Island]]
| [[Butwal Island]]
|-
| [[Butwal Island]]
| ''Kunenbo Island''
| ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight]]''
| [[Ascorbia Island]]
| [[Kumquat Island]]
|-
| [[Cleopatra Island]]
| ''Cleopatra Island''
| ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''
| [[Trovita Island]]
| [[Ascorbia Island]]
|-
| [[Fairchild Island]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Golden Island]]
| ''Ōgonkan Island''
| ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]''
| [[Moro Island]]
| [[Murcott Island]]
|-
| [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]
| ''Zabon Islands''
| ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]''
| [[Navel Island]]
| [[Moro Island]]
|-
| [[Hamlin Island]]
| ''Dekopon Island''
| ''[[EP114|The Underground Round-Up]]''
| [[Tarroco Island]]
| [[Pallet Town]]
|-
| [[Kinnow Island]]
| ''Hassaku Island''
| ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''
| [[Pinkan Island]]
| [[Navel Island]]
|-
| [[Kumquat Island]]
| ''Ryūchin Island''
| ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''
| [[Ascorbia Island]]
| [[Rind Island]]
|-
| [[Mandarin Island North]]
| ''Kinkan Island''
| ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''
| [[Mikan Island]]
| [[Sunburst Island]]
|-
| [[Mandarin Island South]]
| ''Mandarin Island''
| ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]], [[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]], [[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]], [[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]''
| [[Murcott Island]]
| [[Trovita Island]]
|-
| [[Mikan Island]]
| ''Natsukan Island''
| ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''
| [[Tangelo Island]]
| [[Mandarin Island North]]
|-
| [[Moro Island]]
| ''Sudachi Island''
| ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]''
| [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]
| [[Golden Island]]
|-
| [[Murcott Island]]
| ''Murcott Island''
| ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]''
| [[Golden Island]]
| [[Mandarin Island South]]
|-
| [[Navel Island]]
| ''Navel Island''
| ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]''
| [[Kinnow Island]]
| [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]
|-
| [[Pinkan Island]]
| ''Pinkan Island''
| ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''
| [[Sunburst Island]]
| [[Kinnow Island]]
|-
| [[Pummelo Island]]
| ''Kankitsu Island''
| ''[[EP111|Hello Pummelo]], [[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''
| [[Rind Island]]
| [[Hamlin Island]]
|-
| [[Rind Island]]
| ''Tankan Island''
| ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher]]''
| [[Kumquat Island]]
| [[Pummelo Island]]
|-
| [[Shamouti Island]]
| ''Earthia Island''
| [[M02|The Power of One]]
|
|
|-
| [[Sunburst Island]]
| ''Ponkan Island''
| ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''
| [[Mandarin Island North]]
| [[Pinkan Island]]
|-
| [[Tangelo Island]]
| ''Bontan Island''
| ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]''
| [[Valencia Island]]
| [[Mikan Island]]
|-
| [[Tarroco Island]]
| ''Banpeiyu Island''
| ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]''
| [[Pummelo Island]]
| [[Hamlin Island]]
|-
| [[Trovita Island]]
| ''Yuzu Island''
| ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]''
| [[Mandarin Island South]]
| [[Cleopatra Island]]
|-
| [[Valencia Island]]
| ''Daidai Island''
| ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''
| [[Pallet Town]]
| [[Tangelo Island]]
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Johto]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[Altomare]]
|
| ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''
| South of [[Azalea Town|Azalea]]
|
|-
| [[Arborville]]
|
| ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''
| North of {{ci|Olivine}}
|
|-
| {{jo|Battle Park}}
|
| ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]''
| [[Mahogany Town]]
| [[Blackthorn City]]
|-
| [[Big Town]]
| ''Millenium Town''
| ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]], [[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic|Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]], [[SS007|Of Meowth and Pokémon]], [[Trouble in Big Town]], [[SS010|Big Meowth, Little Dreams]]''
| [[Goldenrod City]]
|
|-
| [[Bloomingvale]]
|
| ''[[EP135|Grin to Win]]''
| [[Violet City]]
| [[Azalea Town]]
|-
| [[Bluefinland]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Blue Moon Falls]]
|
| ''[[EP127|Once in a Blue Moon]]''
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
| [[Violet City]]
|-
| [[Blue Lagoon]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Blue Point Isle]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Bonitaville]]
|
| ''[[EP169|Beauty And The Breeder]]''
| [[Goldenrod City]]
| [[Ecruteak City]]
|-
| [[Catallia City]]
|
| ''[[EP123| Spinarak Attack]]''
| [[New Bark Town]]
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
|-
| [[Charicific Valley Natural Reserve]]
|
| ''[[EP134| Charizard's Burning Ambition]]''
| [[Violet City]]
| [[Azalea Town]]
|-
| [[Coastline Gym]]
| ''Ryūgū Gym''
| ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''
| [[Blackthorn City]]
|
|-
| [[Diglett Village]]
|
| ''[[EP218|Plant it Now...Diglett Later!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Eggseter]]
|
| ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Mahogany Town]]
|-
| [[Florando]]
|
| ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]''
| [[New Bark Town]]
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
|-
| [[Greenfield]]
|
| ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''
| [[Goldenrod City]]
|
|-
| [[Happy Town]]
|
| ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]''
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
| [[Violet City]]
|-
| [[Inland City]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Kasado City]]
|
| ''[[EP219|Hi Ho Silver...Away!]]''
| [[Ogi Isle]]
| [[Red Rock Isle]]
|-
| [[Lake Lucid]]
|
| ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Len Town]]
|
| ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks]]''
| [[Azalea Town]]
| [[Goldenrod City]]
|-
| [[Marion City]]
|
| ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Maroon Town]]
| ''Ebicha Town''
| ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]''
| [[Mahogany Town]]
| [[Blackthorn City]]
|-
| [[Megi City]]
|
| ''[[EP213|Takin' it on the Chinchou]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Ogi City]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Ogi Isle]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Onix Tunnel]]
|
| ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]''
| [[Azalea Town]]
| [[Goldenrod City]]
|-
| [[Palm Hills]]
|
|'' [[EP124|Snubbull Snobbery]]''
| [[New Bark Town]]
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
|-
| [[Palmpona]]
|
| ''[[EP146|Tricks Of The Trade]]''
| [[Azalea Town]]
| [[Ilex Forest]]
|-
| [[Pudgy Pidgey Isle]]
|
| ''[[EP211|Fly Me to the Moon]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Red Rock Isle]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Remoraid Lake]]
|
| ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Remoraid Mountain]]
|
| ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Rikishii Town]]
|
| ''[[EP194|The Ring Masters]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Scarlet City]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Sento Cherry Town]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Silver Rock Isle]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| {{jo|Silver Town}}
|
| ''[[EP265|Pop Goes the Sneasel]]''
| [[New Bark Town]]
| [[Mt. Silver]]
|-
| [[Snowtop Mountain]]
|
| ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
| [[Transit Town]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[Whitestone]]
|
| ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]''
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| [[Olivine City]]
|-
|-
| [[Wobbuffet Village]]
|
| ''[[EP173|Wobbu-Palooza!]]''
| [[Goldenrod City]]
| [[Ecruteak City]]
|-
| [[Yellow Rock Isle]]
|
| ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper]]''
|
|
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Hoenn]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[A-B-C Islands]]
|
| ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Banana Slakoth Garden]]
|
| ''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']]''
| [[Fortree City]]
| [[Lilycove City]]
|-
| [[Bomba Island]]
|
| ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Camerupt Point]]
|
| ''[[AG087|Crazy as a Lunatone]]''
| [[Weather Institute]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Crossgate Town]]
|
| ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Weather Institute]]
|-
| [[Donto Island]]
|
| ''[[AG114|Date Expectations]]''
| [[Mirage Island]]
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]
|-
| [[Foothill Town]]
|
| ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue?]]''
| [[Mauville City]]
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
|-
| [[Forina]]
|
| ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
|-
| [[Forbidden Forest]]
|
| ''[[AG074|Grass Hysteria!]]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Fortree City]]
|-
| [[Izabe Island]]
|
| ''[[AG114|A Cacturne for the Worse]]''
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Mirage Island]]
|-
| [[Kiri Kir Mountains]]
|
| ''[[AG076|Me, Myself and Time]]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Fortree City]]
|-
| [[Lake May]]
|
| ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]''
| [[Mauville City]]
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
|-
| [[LaRousse City]]
|
| ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''
| [[Fortree City]]
| [[Lilycove City]]
|-
| [[Maisie Island]]
|
| ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Mirage Kingdom]]
|
| ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]''
| [[Mauville City]]
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
|-
| [[Monsu Island]]
|
| ''[[AG097| Gaining Groudon]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Muscle Island]]
|
| ''[[AG096|Training Wrecks]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Purika City]]
|
| ''[[AG114|A Cacturne for the Worse]]''
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Mirage Island]]
|-
| [[Rinshin Town]]
|
| ''[[AG009|Taming of the Shroomish]]''
| [[Petalburg Woods]]
| [[Rustboro City]]
|-
| [[Riyado Town]]
|
| ''[[AG108|Absol-ute Disaster!]]''
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Sootopolis City]]
|-
| [[Rubello Town]]
|
| ''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan]], [[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Weather Institute]]
|-
| [[Shroomish Forest]]
|
| ''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan]]''
| [[Petalburg City]]
| [[Weather Institute]]
|-
| [[South City]]
|
|
|
|
|-
| [[The Valley of Steel]]
|
| ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play!]]''
| [[Lavaridge Town]]
| [[Mauville City]]
|-
| [[Volley Town]]
|
| ''[[AG087|Crazy as a Lunatone]]''
| [[Weather Institute]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
|-
| [[Wailmer Island]]
|
| ''[[AG124|Island Time]]''
| [[Slateport City]]
| [[Ever Grande City]]
|-
| [[Wales Island]]
|
| ''[[AG103|Where's Armaldo?]]''
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Sootopolis City]]
|-
| [[Wazoo Island]]
|
| ''[[AG094|The Relicanth Really Can]]''
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]

|- style="background: #ccf;"
! colspan="5" | [[Sinnoh]]
|- style="background: #eef;"
! width="20%" | English name
! width="20%" | Japanese name
! width="20%" | Episode
! width="40%" colspan="2" | Between
|-
| [[Alamos Town]]
| ''Aramos Town''
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Amber Castle]]
| ''Amber Castle''
| ''[[DP032|An Angry Combeenation!]]''
| [[Eterna Forest]]
| [[Eterna City]]
|-
| [[Beach Rose Town]]
| ''Hamanos Town''
| ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Bewilder Forest]]
| ''Hesitation Forest''
| ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]''
| [[Twinleaf Town]]
| [[Oreburgh City]]
|-
| [[Brussel Town]]
| ''Mekyabetsu Town''
| ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]''
|
| [[Sunyshore City]]
|-
| [[Camellia Town]]
| ''Tsubaki Town''
| ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]
| ''Kannagi Town Historical Research Center''
| ''[[DP096|Losing its Lustrous!]]''
| [[Celestic Town]]
|
|-
| [[Chocovine Town]]
| ''Akebi Town''
| ''[[DP113|Hold The Phione!]]''
| [[Canalave City]]
| [[Snowpoint City]]
|-
| [[Crown City]]
| ''Crown City''
| ''[[M13|Ruler of Illusions:Zoroark]]
| [[Sunyshore City]]
| [[Lily of the Valley Island]]
|-
| [[Dandelion Island]]
| '' ''
| ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend! ]]''
| [[Sunyshore City]]
| {{si|Pokémon League}} ([[Lily of the Valley Island]])
|-
| [[Daybreak Town]]
| ''Asatsuki Town''
| ''[[DP161|Yes, in Dee Dee it's Dawn!]]''
|
| [[Sunyshore City]]
|-
| [[Diablo's Ocean]]
| ''Demon's Ocean''
| ''[[DP112|Cheers on Castaways Isle!]]''
| [[Canalave City]]
| [[Snowpoint City]]
|-
| [[Dustox Flower Field]]
| ''Dokukeiru Flower Field''
| ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]''
| [[Mt. Coronet]]
| [[Pastoria City]]
|-
| [[Emeragrove Town]]
| ''Tajiki Town''
| ''[[DP054|Once There Were Greenfields]]''
| [[Hearthome City]]
| [[Solaceon Town]]
|-
| [[Eterna Museum]]
| ''Hakutai Museum''
| ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''
| [[Eterna City]]
|
|-
| [[Gerbera Town]]
| ''Gerbera Town''
| ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]''
|
|
|-
| {{si|Gracidea}}
| ''Glacidia''
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Greenstation Town]]
| ''Shinme Town''
| ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Lake Psyduck]]
| ''Koduck Lake''
| ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| [[Celestic Town]]
|-
| [[Lilypad Town]]
| ''Suiren Town''
| ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success! ]]''
|
|
|-
| [[Majolica Town]]
| ''Kawarake Town''
| ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist!]]''
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| [[Hearthome City]]
|-
| [[Metagross Mountain]]
| ''Metagross Mountain''
| ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]''
| [[Snowpoint City]]
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| [[Michina Town]]
| ''Michina''
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
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| [[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]
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| [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]
| ''Summer school''
| ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| [[Celestic Town]]
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| [[Sage Town]]
| ''Sage Town''
| ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]''
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| [[Sandalstraw Town]]
| ''Tatsunami Town''
| ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]''
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| [[Shelter Town]]
| ''Komako Town''
| ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]''
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| ''Jikū no Tō''
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
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| ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]''
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| ''Nagisa Tower''
| ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]''
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| [[Area 28]]
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| ''[[BW030|A UFO for Elgyem!]]''
| [[Unova Route 4|Route 4]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
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| [[Battle Club]]
| ''Battle Club''
| ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]''
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| ''Black Hero's ruins''
| ''[[BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!]]''
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| ''[[BW008|Saving Darmanitan from the Bell!]]''
| [[Unova Route 3|Route 3]]
| [[Nacrene City]]
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| [[Eindoak Town]]
| ''Eindoak''
| ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''
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| [[Litwick Mansion]]
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| ''[[BW029|Cottonee in Love!]]''
| [[Unova Route 4|Route 4]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
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| [[Luxuria Town]]
| ''Current Town''
| ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]
| [[Unova Route 3|Route 3]]
| [[Nacrene City]]
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Talk:Unova

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== Interwiki link ==

Please add [[:de:Isshu-chihō]] to the interwiki list.--[[User:Afrael|Afrael]] [[User talk:Afrael|talk]] 11:45, 12 May 2010 (UTC)
:Their wiki appears to have gone down, but I'll add it anyway. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 11:50, 12 May 2010 (UTC)

== Region Image ==

The region image is just an image of Hiun City (Japanese Name) not the region itself.--[[User:Jimmyduckegg|Jimmyduckegg]] 19:00, 12 May 2010 (UTC)
:We don't have a region map yet, though. A city in the region is the next best thing. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 01:13, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
There's a [http://serebii.net/blackwhite/isshubig.jpg larger version of the map] out now that shows more locations, is it okay if we add it? [[User:Vienna Waltz|Vienna Waltz]] 02:46, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

== Please add... ==

I would really like to stay consistent here... someone who can edit this article, please change this so this article is in the same format as Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh -- (Japanese: イッシュ地方 Isshu-chihō) along with the region infobox with that same information. Thanks :) ([[User:Yaminokame|Yaminokame]] 01:26, 13 May 2010 (UTC))

== Is this confermed? If so, where? ==

I don't know where this has been confermed. Please enlighten me on which Coro-Coro scan. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 15:20, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:[[a:File:CoroCoro_BW7.jpg|Right here]], on the left. Clearly shows a picture of at least the port town and "イッシュ地方" (Isshu region). ▫▫'''[[User:Tina|ティナ]]'''[[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|★]] 15:52, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::Ah. Thanks for clearing that up. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 16:36, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

==New location==

There's [http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml something] on Serebii about a new place called Sky Arrow Bridge which connects Hiun City to somewhere else. Should we add that? — [[User:Axxonn|'''Axxonn''']][[User talk:Axxonn|the]][[Special:Contributions/Axxonn|Awesometrainer]] 19:20, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:It's on the official site, so I guess there is no reason as to not put it here.　The screen has a text below saying a big bridge crosses to Hiun City and it's name is Sky Arrow Bridge (スカイアローブリッジ).--[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 20:52, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Trivia section mentions that Isshu is the only region of the main games not to have an 'O' sound. Shouldn't ', if one does not include Sevii Islands' also be added to that? I mean, it is considered a region of sorts as well. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 21:14, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:It's not a region, so no. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:19, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::Sevii Islands is included in the region template, right up next to the other main games' regions. I'm pretty sure it is considered one. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 21:21, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Well then, if an admin wants to add it they can. So it's their call. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:38, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Unlike the other five, Sevii's not really its own entity. No league, no gyms, nothing but a few small towns and routes on which you can catch Gen II Pokémon. It was an excuse to put Gen II Pokémon in FRLG. Out of all ''main'' regions, Isshu's the only one with no o. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:49, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Does Almia not count? It's a region. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 21:59, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Grk, strike that. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 22:00, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::::::A suggestion. Maybe you should put Sevii Islands in parenthesis next to Kanto. To me they are merely an extension of Kanto. Just like the Battle Zone is to Sinnoh. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 22:57, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

Is Isshu even its English name? Just out of curiosity. We can't really confirm it unless we know. ----[[User:Zewis29|Zewis]] [[User talk:Zewis29|(2]][[Special:Contributions/Zewis29|9)]] 01:55, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

In the Trivia it says the first gym has the most leaders, 3 but doesn't the [[Cerulean Gym]] have 4, [[Daisy]], [[Lily]], [[Violet]], and [[Misty]]? ''[[User:DoTheWave|<big>D</big>o]][[User talk:DoTheWave|The]][[Wigglytuff (Jungle 16)|Wave]]'' 03:38, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:In the anime, yes, it does. But this refers to the games only. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:40, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== New York? ==

No, I'm not wasting talk pages for speculating. I'm just saying that I heard one of the guys on Pokémon Sunday shout "New York" before the recent BW video. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 02:53, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:I'm sure you just misheard. If they really did it would be ''everywhere'' by now. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 17:38, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

CuboneKing is right in someway. It does look alot like new york. Can I add that in the article? {{unsigned|DialgaMaster105}}
:We are aware it looks like New York, but we're not gonna speculate... [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 18:13, 23 May 2010 (UTC)

[http://pallettribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/huin.jpg] {{unsigned|C.Rad(-0-)}}

It does look a lot like the Manhattan region, But It also looks like southren california hiun being Los Angeles then a desert by hiun (its deserty in LA)and theres a red bridge like the one in San Fransico over a river, and there is mountains on both sides of LA like in the map that has been revealed. {{unsigned|Mismagius13}}
:No more speculating on where Isshu is based on, Mismagius13! And stop adding it in! We wait for official confirmation!--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 10:58, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
:Hey hey chill Mismagius has a point and the whole technology versus nature, plus the fact that Victini is found on a place called Liberty Island, plus Victni being the "Wings of Victory...."

This stuff of Speculation of this type belongs in the forums.But anywho,It looks like it the way it`s comeing.[[User Talk:LucarioWolf|'''Lucario''']][[User:LucarioWolf|'''Wolf''']] 17:17, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

== Sky Arrow Bridge==
why does this article doesn't include the name of the bridge that connect a city to huin city according to serebii it is named sky arrow bridge here is the like:
[http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/isshu.shtml]
[[User:Badwolf1234|Badwolf1234]] 06:11, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:Serebii is not God. We'll get our article up in due time. We know next to nothing anyway. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:16, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

== Team Phantom ==

Team Phantom is the regions vilans. --[[User:Squishy|Squishy]] 23:24, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:And where is this informatino from?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 23:25, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
::It's Plasma. Leaked by way of blog that also revealed Tsutarja, Pokabu, and Mijumaru, as well as the Friz. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 10:21, 15 June 2010 (UTC)
::::Link please, TTE. We have no way of knowing what the team is until it's stated Publicly. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 16:22, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

Judging from one of the things in the CoroCoro scan, it seems to me like that N guy would be the main villian. It said he wants to free pokèmon from people and is trying to obtain the power to do so. Maybe he somehow got a bunch of trainers to follow him and help him awake the main legendary of the game, like Teams Aqua, Magma,and Galactic. [[User:67h5r6h|67h5r6h]] 19:19, 15 July 2010 (UTC)67h5r6h

that's speculation... ([[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 19:22, 15 July 2010 (UTC))

== Hiun City ==

Seriously, this is getting really stupid. All of the other foreign sites have a page for Hiun City and we have more than enough information now to make it its own page. Also, someone needs to update the picture now. [[User:Pokemonemerfan1954|Pokemonemerfan1954]] 03:28, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
:We have bigger isshus to deal with at the moment. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 03:31, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
I agree that it is time to make an independent article to Hiun City. There are enough information and images to start it and several people who would like to contribute on that page.[[User:Toback|Toback]] 19:04, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

== Let's confirm an original source. ==

Even an original source has changed in quality because the Pokemon fan of the foreign country hopes for NY and Shanghai too much.

"isshu is far from Sinnoh, Hoenn, kanto, and johto. " This information is a mistake.

"Isshu" is far from kanto and johto. " This is true.

Please edit this false information if you want to fill Bulbapedia in the truth. The NY consideration and the Shanghai consideration are wonderful. However, the erroneous information cannot be permitted.

[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 20:23, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

:Apparently, it's because of a specific particle in the original line that can be implied to mean "among others". --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 16:40, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:: All the article says is that it's a really long way away from the other regions. There is no mention at all of Shanghai or New York. Secondly, since we don't even know how far away Sinnoh and Hoenn are from Kanto-Johto, it's really impossible to make a distinction between far away from Kanto-Johto, and far away from all of them. I must say I also really don't even understand what this question is asking. [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 16:52, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

"All the article says is that it's a really long way away from the other regions. "

Do you understand Japanese?I understand you are telling the lie because I understand completely.
It is considerably far from kanto and johto. It has changed in quality , saying that "It is far from all" when information is spread to foreign countries. Please admit the falsification of information. Reconfirm an original source if it is not admitted. Please do not add the sentence not insisted on by an original source. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 17:08, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

:I could wonder if you understand Japanese, you having that bad English grammar. Anyhow, I think our safest best would be to wait until we get a more clearer confirmation. And for the love of the franchise, there's no need to be rude to us. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 17:52, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

::The machine translation is used. I'm sorry for making them embarrass it because of a bad English grammar. However, it is possible enough to tell the mistake.

It is the same one as the sentence of corocoro.
http://gamez.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/1005/14/news098.html

新たな舞台「イッシュ地方」は、カントーやジョウト地方とは遠く遠く離れた全く趣の異なる土地。

It is true that the fake information has been described to this page. Admit that information on the lie has been treated. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 18:05, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

:First of all, Japanese is a very difficult language to learn and translate. Errors are bound to be made. We are not purposely lying, but this appears to be a simple mistake. Again, we did not purposely lie, you cannot expect everyone to always get everything perfect. Anyway, I'll let someone else handle this for now. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 18:18, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

::Thank you for admitting a mistake. It is hoped that the person who has the good sense corrects a sentence when the edit becomes possible.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 18:28, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:::Sawamular101さん、すみませんが、日本人ですか？ [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 19:42, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

:::Yes.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 20:42, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

::::Sawamular, are you sure your translation is correct? and ''does it really matter'' if it says the wrong thing? Sometimes information is wrong, and sometimes it changes. It wont hurt anybody if it says the wrong thing for a couple of months until we get a confirmation in English. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 19:51, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

"Sawamular, are you sure your translation is correct?"

It is 100% fact. Isshu is located long away from Kanto and Johto. Please call on the friend of you who understands Japanese if you cannot trust my information.

"and does it really matter if it says the wrong thing? "

I want to tell it to esteem an original source. It is insincere to falsify an original source. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 20:42, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:日本語を習った時、「○○や○○」は「○○と○○などなど」・・という感じだと教えられました。それで、自分は「カントーやジョウト」が「カントー、ジョウト、などなど」の意味で理解しました。ですから、「カントー、ジョウト、ホウエン、シンオウ」という意味だと思いました。違いますか？
:メチャクチャな日本語すみません。日→英の訳すのは得意なんですけど、まだ日本語で話すのはちょっと難しいんですorz [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 21:56, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
::そうですねえ。。。Testing him, are we Umeko?--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 22:00, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:::Guys, enough with the Japanese spelling. --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''ピカチュウ!''']] 22:01, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
::::Umeko is testing him to make sure he's the real-deal: a true Japanese speaker. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 22:11, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:::::I'm not ''testing'' him; I believe him when he says he's Japanese. I'm trying to communicate. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 22:15, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

返信ありがとうございます。たしかに、「○○や○○」には"などなど"という意味も含まれますが、シンオウやホウエンからも遠いと具体的に記述されていないので付け加えるべきではないです。ホウエンやシンオウからも遠いと主張するのは、"などなど"という曖昧なものの憶測を膨らませた結果でしかありません。

もう一つ、「○○や○○」に含まれる"などなど"には、"語るに値しないその他"という意味も自然に含まれます。シンオウやホウエンは語るに値しない土地でしょうか？

シンオウやホウエンからも遠いのであれば、もっと適切な言葉があります。カントー・ジョウト・ホウエン・シンオウから遠い。今までの地方全てから遠い。このように表現方法はいくらでもあります。カントーやジョウトから遠いという文でホウエンやシンオウも含むのは飛躍しすぎです。

日本語お上手で感激しました。[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 22:55, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:そうですか。分かりました。それならば、その部分を書き直す。ありがとうございました！
:To those of you watching, Sawamular has explained the use of the particle や and why I was mistaken for thinking that Hoenn and Sinnoh were necessarily included in the statement. I don't think it would be inappropriate to say that Isshu is ''assumed'' to be distant from Hoenn and Sinnoh as well, as long as we state just that: it is an assumption. It may be more accurate to say that Isshu is confirmed to be distant from the mainland (if we wish to refer to Kanto, Johto, and the other assumed regions directly neighboring them as the "mainland" - this is what I, personally, think of them as, but I'm not sure there's any canon backing to it), but I'll leave that up to discussion. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 23:27, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
::So that means Aomori, Tohoku is open for possibility!? Heck yes! --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 00:09, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
:::http://www.42ch.net/UploaderSmall/source/1277686041.JPG
:::Do you believe tohoku? I think that the possibility of Shanghai and Manhattan is high. There is no big city in aomori (lol.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 00:51, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
::::I personally think it's Shanghai (it even looks like {{img|BW Prerelease City entrance.png|this screenshot}} might have kanji/hanzi on the sign :O), but anyway, let's keep this discussion off the talk page, shall we? Bring it to the forums - if you're still allowed to discuss that there, I haven't been keeping much track of what's been going on over there. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:26, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

::::: ok, the topic is stopped. I do not go to the forum (Speaking by the machine translation is tired). [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 04:05, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

カントー・ジョウト・ホウエン・シンオウ地方から遠く離れた土地「イッシュ地方」

New source.isshu is far from Sinnoh, Hoenn, kanto, and johto.There was no necessity of the edit.(lol
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/irbj/topics/index.html#/file1 [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:29, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

== Just a Warrning ==

There are silly and UNCONFIRMED rumors on youtube that Isshu is based on the chugoku (is that spelled right?) region of Japan.
I would advise a watch of this page to prevent vandalism of the page. ([[User:Kmanecke|Kmanecke]] 00:16, 28 June 2010 (UTC))
:Several steps ahead of you. The page has been protected since the page's creation because we knew people would try to put their opinions on the page. ._. ▫▫'''[[User:Tina|ティナ]]'''[[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|★]] 00:18, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia. ==

It should be added in the Trivia about it being the first reigon to feature different locations depending on the version (black or white) Just thought I'd say --[[User:S2daam|S2daam]] 21:29, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

== Routes ==

It should be added that the Routes in Isshu start over at Route 1 instead of Route 301. Should that be a trivia or in the main article? [[User:Pokemonemerfan1954|Pokemonemerfan1954]] 15:27, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

== Black City/ White Forest ==

I read online that Isshu would have version specific areas, Black Forest in Black, which is supposedly a stereotypical industrail city, and White Forest, A town in White that is close to nature, and even has tall grass in the town. Does anyone think it should be added to the article? [[User:67h5r6h|67h5r6h]] 19:25, 15 July 2010 (UTC)67h5r6h
:It will when an admin gets to it, especially when information is being released almost daily. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psy''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 19:30, 15 July 2010 (UTC)
::TA. DA. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:23, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

== Add image ==

The image gallery should have the image of Route 1 ([[a:Image:BW Prerelease Route 1.png]]). --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 19:09, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 19:22, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::Hold on there, SN. I had asked you about the image's whereabouts on the Archives, please respond before asking it to be put everywhere. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jel]][[User Talk:Jello|lo]] 19:36, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::Sorry about that. I only go to the Archives when I need to upload an image, so I hadn't gotten your message yet. Anyway, I replied there. --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 19:41, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

== Another warning for the mods. ==

Just a quick warning because of the reveal of Bikutini (Victuni?) and how to get one (the Liberty Ticket). This may cause a surge in debates on the basis of Isshu. Not debating here, just warning. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 00:46, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:How is there evena connection between them? --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:52, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island. Just saying. --'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 01:08, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:::A "warning ''for'' the mods"? or a "warning '''from''' the mods"? Because you're not a mod yourself to be stating that in the title....--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 01:34, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::::A warning ''for'' the mods. I'm not a mod nor do I claim to be one. If I did claim to be one, I would have used "A warning for the other mods", which I did not use. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:36, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:::::But why warn the mods? they might already know this. --[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 04:56, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::::::How would I know if the mods (not trying to insult a mod here) can put the pieces together and sense that there's going to be a huge region speculation rush after a video? I just put it here as a warning. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 08:08, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Via Filb.de's recent update, we got a Football player as a trainer class. Continuation of the warning from before. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:26, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
:You don't need to warn mods. They have it under control. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:05, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
::I feeeeeel like it. >:/ Not like I'm spamming it or anything. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:13, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

==New City revealed==

The new Coro Coro scan reveals information about a new city called Shippo City. It has a Gym and its Gym Leader is called Aloe. Mods should add information about it.--[[User:Toback|Toback]] 14:41, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

==Got a new map image==
File:Isshu_Wide.jpg

But the article's locked. --[[User:Sotomura|Sotomura]] 15:36, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:That file has been deleted as it's the same as [[a:File:Isshu.jpg]] —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:59, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

== It's New York ==
http://sunyshore.com/scrap/bwnewyork.jpg

Original source PokéJungle, reconfirmed by people who found the same magazine in Japan for themselves. Circled text reads "Our adventure's setting is New York?!" --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 03:36, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
:oh look, I live in Isshu...kickass...at least it's finally confirmed.. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 03:39, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
::[http://nyextended.ytmnd.com/ Isshu!] '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:42, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/51c%2BfPmQdbL._SS350_.jpg

It gets into the news in Japan because it differs from the cover actually sold. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 06:08, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
::I was told that this image was an advertisement for the September 10 issue of the magazine. Take that for what you will. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 06:15, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

:::http://www.gamememo.com/2010/09/06/bw-issyu-new-york/
:::It is insisted that it be a cover of the early stage. It is mysterious how he obtained the cover of the early stage. Let's wait patiently because it is thought that the content of "Pokemon pia" is passed on in several days. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 06:22, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

It is described by Pokemon pia that the motif of Isshu is New York. I think it is certain because it is information from the person who bought it. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 17:03, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
:So it's true after all? [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 17:16, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
::It seems to be mentioned in page 5. Someone might up-load the image. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 17:29, 9 September 2010 (UTC)

::: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html New source. The motif of Isshu is New York. The origin of the name is so from "One kind/１種類(issyurui)".[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 01:54, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

:::: [http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9573/isshu.jpg] -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 04:14, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

== New Jersey ==

Ok, yeah only New York City was stated as the basis of Isshu, but shouldn't we add New Jersey too since technically the western third of the region would be where Jersey City and Hoboken are. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 05:10, 15 September 2010 (UTC)

== Just throwing this out there ==

The magazine article from PokePia was translated and used the word "Motif", not the word "Model" like when previous regions. Assuming that the word "Motif" means "Model" is like assuming Hoenn is based off some Tropical island and not Kyushu. Go ahead, pull this apart. But PokePia still was translated "[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/motif Motif]".
--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 16:56, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

PokePia and the interview above confirmed that the motif of Isshu is NYC. But there's just too many discrepancies to outright say that Isshu is solely based off NYC.

The ones I feel are simple enough:

1 Connections to past games.

If Cynthia is supposedly researching the myths of Arceus, why, may I ask, is she in a place half-way around the world from Japan? That girl from HGSS's Battle Frontier that's now the champion of Isshu? Why is she there? But most importantly, disregarding all the Pokemon from the Dream World, '''Why are there so many old Pokemon in Isshu post E4 if Isshu is on the other side of the world'''?

2 Pokedex.

It's still the National Dex, correct? Then why does it go from PokeJapan (1-493) to the other side of the world in Isshu (494-649)? There's all sorts of places between NYC and Japan. Shouldn't it be something like 1000-1155 instead of 494-649?

3 Size.

Compare the size of Isshu to the size of Sinnoh. It's bigger, right? So why would Isshu be set in an area 484 square Miles (22mi x 22mi)? And what makes NYC so important that it gets an entire region when Game Freak's office's town only gets two in-game Cities?

So yeah, double edit, but only because it was confirmed that "Motif" was said.

--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 17:16, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

:1) Do we know Cynthia's still researching Arceus? Might she be researching other legends now? And Caitlin seems largely based on a European monarch; why would she be restricted to Japan in that case?
:2) Since when are all databases organized geographically? Kanto's Pokédex entries come first in National order, even though it's smack dab in the center of Japan. And frankly, I was surprised there was so little overlap in Isshu's dex and those of other regions. After all, real-world Japan and America share many species, from rodents to insects to birds.
:3) Sure, the size is inconsistent with past games. But that has occurred in past generations as well. Look at GSC Kanto compared to RBY Kanto, or less dramatically, HGSS Johto to GSC Johto. Perhaps GameFreak thought a denser, more complex area would better do justice to the scope of diversity in NYC. Or perhaps they intend to size up Kanto or Johto next time a remake comes around.
:In fact, you could argue the same thing for any past regions. After all, we have never received confirmation that the past regions correspond to each other geographically the same way they do in the real world. But for the purpose of this article, motif and basis are close to the same. There are surely differences between Isshu and New York, but New York City is still the primary basis. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 18:21, 30 September 2010 (UTC)
::First of all, Motif is nothing like Model. Motif is a pattern on the Model. Motif does not mean Model. Learn English.

::mod·el
::n.
::1. A small object, usually built to scale, that represents in detail another, often larger object.
::2.
::a. A preliminary work or construction that serves as a plan from which a final product is to be made: a clay ::model ready for casting.
::b. Such a work or construction used in testing or perfecting a final product: a test model of a solar-powered ::vehicle.
::3. A schematic description of a system, theory, or phenomenon that accounts for its known or inferred ::properties and may be used for further study of its characteristics: a model of generative grammar; a model of ::an atom; an economic model.
::4. A style or design of an item: My car is last year's model.
::5. One serving as an example to be imitated or compared: a model of decorum. See Synonyms at ideal.
::6. One that serves as the subject for an artist, especially a person employed to pose for a painter, sculptor, ::or photographer.
::7. A person employed to display merchandise, such as clothing or cosmetics.
::8. Zoology An animal whose appearance is copied by a mimic.

::mo·tif (m-tf)
::n.
::1.
::a. A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work.
::b. A dominant theme or central idea.
::2. Music A short rhythmic or melodic passage that is repeated or evoked in various parts of a composition.
::3. A repeated figure or design in architecture or decoration. See Synonyms at figure.

::Now,

::1. Sure, we don't know if Cynthia is researching Arceus still or not. We can figure that out later. But what Pokemon stands more interesting to research (from her point of view) than the Pokemon described from myth in her hometown and the one said to have created the world? That was the reason she was at the Shinto/Sinjoh Ruins. And what part of Caitlin seems largely based off a European Monarch? She has no connections to Team Plasma as far as I can see.
::2. ''Since when are all databases organized geographically? Kanto's Pokédex entries come first in National order, even though it's smack dab in the center of Japan.''

::Kanto is the center of Japan, basically. It was chosen because its the area surrounding Game Freak's office which makes it the center of the Pokemon World.

::''And frankly, I was surprised there was so little overlap in Isshu's dex and those of other regions.''

::Why would you be surprised at all? There's wide dependencies among similar Pokemon in Japan.

::''After all, real-world Japan and America share many species, from rodents to insects to birds.''

::Not the exact same species. And I'm pretty sure that no place shares animals (disregarding zoo's of course) of the exact same species.

::It still does not make sense for the National Pokedex to skip 99% of the land between Japan and NYC. Try to rationalize that. '''I dare you.'''

::3. 3) ''Sure, the size is inconsistent with past games. But that has occurred in past generations as well. Look at GSC Kanto compared to RBY Kanto, or less dramatically, HGSS Johto to GSC Johto. Perhaps GameFreak thought a denser, more complex area would better do justice to the scope of diversity in NYC. Or perhaps they intend to size up Kanto or Johto next time a remake comes around. ''

::Why are you even bringing up comparisons of RBY/GSC Kanto and GSC/HGSS Johto? That has nothing to do with the comparison of DPPt Sinnoh and BW Isshu.

::''In fact, you could argue the same thing for any past regions. After all, we have never received confirmation that the past regions correspond to each other geographically the same way they do in the real world.''

::I'll give you that. But we do have their "Models" so we can logically assume that they fall in the same places in relation to each other as they do in real-life.

::''But for the purpose of this article, motif and basis are close to the same.''

::No, they aren't even close to meaning the same thing. If you really think that, then you need to retake English class. The purpose of this article is to post everything we '''''know''''' about Isshu. Assumptions like "Motif = Basis/Model" are not something we '''''know''''', they're something people '''''assume'''''. And it's confirmed that NYC is Isshu's '''''Motif'''''. '''No one''' has released Isshu's Model.

::''There are surely differences between Isshu and New York, but New York City is still the primary basis.''

::Just FYI, geographical terrain has been mostly kept between the games and real life. Coastlines, mountains, and generally everything about geographical features. Cities have been rearranged and mountains have become volcano's. But unless Game Freak '''really''' changed up the system, we have two unexplained mountain ranges on both sides of Isshu.

::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:20, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

==Just throwing it out there Part 2==

Hey guys. Please don't argue about this here. And please don't insult other people by telling them to learn English. We don't want it and we don't care. We have a source saying that Isshu is based on NYC. That's awesome. That's all we need. If Game Freak has decided to add in extra bits from other places or even make up their own stuff that's fantastic but Isshu is based on NYC. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:28, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
:You have a source saying that Isshu is based off New York when ''word of god'' states that New York is Isshu's ''Motif''? Please don't be pulling another Pokebeach and the secret source...
:--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 12:30, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

::It is declared that Hoenn Region is Kyushu. It is said that Isshu Region is NY "motif".

::http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/ No.177
::イッシュ地方とした今回の舞台のモチーフはニューヨーク。
::(Isshu Region) The motif of isshu is NY.

::http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/?p=105 No.15
::九州を舞台にしたんです。
::(Hoenn Region) Kyushu is a stage.

::Because volume of information is a little, it might be small mistake that the remark is not consistent. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 14:35, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Basically, Sawamular just proved that your source is false. If the OFFICIAL GAME FREAK BLOG says that it's a motif, it's a motif. Not a base, not a model and not a stage. A MOTIF.

:::Can we get a mod to fix this page of this completely stupid misconception that's been around since PokePia was first translated?
:::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 21:45, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

::::See: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html#list. Masuda and co. explicitly refer to New York as not just Isshu's motif, but also its STAGE (even after reiterating the basis for the other regions). They even go on to address specific locations in NYC as the basis for various areas in Isshu. How is it not NY? [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 01:37, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::Wow. So does that mean this isshu (lol pun) is finally laid to rest? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 01:46, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::Just for clarification purposes, where exactly on this does it say stage? My japanese is a tad rusty when it comes to Kanji... --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 01:52, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::My rusty Japanese is telling me he's talking about Concert stages leading to the Musical's in BW. It also references the "Stage's Motif New York" (で、まず舞台のモチーフをニューヨークにすることを決めると、). Well? --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 02:03, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::::::: Masuda speaks the reason why NY is chosen to be a motif of BW. Masuda is said that a lot of famous theaters(Musical) are in Manhattan.　I wanted to do the concert by NY.

::::::: 多種でも遠くから見たときに、１種類に見えるような地方である、ということから「イッシュ」と名付けました。その感じも '''ニューヨークにすごく近いんです'''。
::::::: The source that Mr. AndyPKMN had presented was seen. The supervisor is making remarks that the outlook on the world of isshu is '''near NY'''. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Well, isn't that vague? '''near NY'''... are you sure that translation is accurate, Sawam? Just to prevent misconceptions, you know. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:09, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Is it possible he meant something like "I feel very close to New York" or "It feels similar to New York"? --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:19, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::::::::'''ニューヨークにすごく近いんです'''
:::::::::"I feel very close to New York". This translation is complete.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 03:35, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::So, altogether, the translation does nothing further than reinforce the point that New York is Isshu's motif? Alright then. Thank you, Sawamu! --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:38, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::: The remark of Masuda strengthens grounds of motif. Because it was a motif, the word "It is near(近い)" might have been used. If NY is a stage, it is strange to say, "It is near(近い)". [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 03:48, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::::I don't think Masuda would use the same word twice. Motif, stage, he's a creative guy! '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:52, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::::::You're drawing at straws now, TTE. You know Masuda is a smart guy. If he was going to confirm the basis of Isshu at that time, he would have used words that would not be motif. In fact, the fact that he used the word motif instead of a simple Japanese word proves that he knows what it means and used it for that reason.

:::::::::::::Fix the page.

:::::::::::::NOW.

:::::::::::::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:57, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::::::::::::::I really don't understand your logic here. Combine the fact the supervisors outright clarify how they've based certain locations out of specific areas in Isshu (the musicals, the bridge being based off Brooklyn Bridge, etc.) with the fact Isshu's general shape looks extremely similar to New York. If that's not enough, look at the countless U.S. cultural references in the game. Are you seriously trying to insinuate it's not based on NYC? How could it possibly be based on anything else? You say you want to go by facts, and the fact is that Masuda has attributed New York and ONLY New York as Isshu's inspiration (motif or not). That's really all we need. Get over yourself. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 05:20, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::::::::::::::Ha. Hahahahahahahahahaaha. Ahahahahahahaha. You don't understand the logic, bub? Get a dictionary. Motif. Define it.

:::::::::::::::Actually, don't bother. I'll just quote what I've said before on TTEnchidna's talk page

:::::::::::::::"So no, they would not use the word motif to describe the land's basis. They would use the word motif. Motif, when used for Hoenn, would describe Hoenn's tropical feel. Not the terrain and not it's coastline. The terrain of all regions tend to match the terrain of their real-life counterparts. Not climates. Climates have definitely been changed. But the geographic terrain is the same.

:::::::::::::::And FYI, Manhattan does not have dual mountain ranges.

:::::::::::::::Also, just to check, do you understand the definition of the word "motif"?

:::::::::::::::Motif is to Model/Stage/Basis as is the pattern of a shirt to the shirt itself. The motif of a shirt could be anything: Tye-dye, pinstripe, plaid. But does that change the base model of the shirt? No, it doesn't. Say you grab 3 of the same shirts off a shirt making line before they go to dyeing. They're all the same color: a dull white. A blank slate. Then you proceed to dye the first shirt red, the second shirt blue and the third shirt purple. Does that change the base shirts' shape or anything? No. It changes the motif (color) of the shirt.

:::::::::::::::This can also be applied to the Pokemon series: The motif of Isshu is New York. Take away all the cities, roads and non-geographical features. What are you left with? You're left with the base of Isshu, a location with three-peninsulas , dual mountain ranges on opposite peninsulas and a lake on the middle one. Does the geographical terrain of Manhattan match up to that?

:::::::::::::::Simple answer: No, it does not."

:::::::::::::::Now the question remains, coupled with the fact that a fluent speaker of Japanese (that has to use a translator to post here in english!) has stated that, based on the article ''you provided'', there is more proof for the "motif" side than the "model/stage/basis" side when it comes to New York and Isshu, why don't you understand?

:::::::::::::::Now good night and have fun trying to prove me and the power of facts wrong. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:34, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

May I say the impression of the game of a Japanese version?

The large majority of the Pokémon Trainer of isshu has a Japanese name(It was felt that it was roughly about 70%). Because the currency was yen, it felt odd though it knew that NY had been chosen as the stage(Motif).

In a Japanese version, I think that I became making not to think that isshu is a foreign country as much as possible. However, a Japanese version is original.

I feel the motif more correct. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 06:28, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:Consider Kanto uses Pokémon ''Dollars'' in the rest of the world. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:: A Japanese version separately treats Pokédollar and Yen. Pokédollar is adopted in Orre region of the Arizona motif. It is strange not to apply Pokédollar with isshu. If it is a city of the USA origin, the same currency as Orre might be suitable. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 10:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

@ Mackinz: I don't understand because I've repeatedly mentioned how Masuda proceeded to reveal the basis of Isshu's locations. For example, Sky Arrow Bridge IS based on New York's Brooklyn Bridge. It doesn't follow to say NY is merely the motif for Isshu when we know for certain that the BASIS of specific areas are taken from Manhattan and its surroundings. It doesn't even have to be attributed to Isshu as a whole because the facts so far demonstrate how NYC plays at least a partial role in the basis of B/W's region. Ergo, there is more factual evidence for New York than against it. As far as currency goes, it matters little since Isshu was long confirmed to have been a foreign land from its predecessors (i.e. across the sea, only reached by boat/plane, etc). [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 13:13, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

I've also re-edited the Isshu page. Disregarding my own personal opinion on the matter, we can't say for a fact that Isshu is NOT explicitly based on New York. "Drawing inspiration" will suffice for now. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 13:37, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:You want me to explain Marlowe? Fine. I'll make it as simple as possible.

:Anything not geographical (elevation of land, coastline) is part of the base. Everything else (climate, buildings, road, people) is part of the motif of the area.

:Take Hoenn for example: Hoenn obviously has a tropical motif going for it. However, the climate is much different from that of Kyushu in real life. So we cannot say that Kyushu was the inspiration (basis) for the climate. That would be regulated to the motif.

:Take also the difference in population of Hoenn and Kyushu: Hoenn has way less population. Since it doesn't maintain the population, the population does not remain part of the basis. It becomes part of the motif (I.E. the low population combined with the tropical feel makes it feel like a loosely populated tropical island which, obviously, Kyushu is not).

:Now, onto buildings: Buildings are determined and built by the people living there. They also escalate the motif of the area (I.E. Fortree's Tree Houses add to the tropical feel). Since there are also a lot less buildings (similar to population), we cannot say that buildings are part of the basis because, if they did, the entire Hoenn region would not feel like a tropical island, it would feel like a city-locked island.

:Now think about it, replacing Hoenn with Isshu.

:Going to change the page back now.

:--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

Now you're just twisting the meaning of basis to match your own interpretation. No, it does not have to be solely geography-based; according to the very definition of BASIS, Isshu's Sky Arrow Bridge is BASED on New York's Brooklyn Bridge. It is the foundation for it, the fundamental groundwork. Stop trying to circumvent that. As for my re-editing the Isshu page, I'm trying to at least set up a middle ground between you and I here. Unless Masuda came right out and said, "No, Isshu is not based on New York" you can't say for certain that it isn't. We both know that it at least exists as some form of inspiration. It is unnecessary and downright misleading to add any more to the page than the "drawing inspiration" bit. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 14:14, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:You still don't understand the meaning of motif, model, stage and basis, huh?

:Didn't I tell you to get a dictionary?

:Ah well. I'll just define them for you.

:MOTIF

:1. (5) motif, motive

:(a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration)
:2. (1) motif, motive

:(a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music)
:3. (1) theme, motif

:(a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"

:If that isn't enough, I'll bring out some more definitions for you.

:MODEL

:1. (19) model, theoretical account, framework

:(a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems")
:2. (11) model

:(a type of product; "his car was an old model")
:3. (6) model, poser

:(a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor; "the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos")
:4. (4) model, simulation

:(representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale))
:5. (3) exemplar, example, model, good example

:(something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general")
:6. (1) model, role model

:(someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model")
:7. (1) model, example

:(a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")
:8. mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model, model

:(a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; "she was too fat to be a mannequin")
:9. model, modelling, modeling

:(the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale))

:BASIS

:1. (38) footing, basis, ground

:(a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis")
:2. (28) basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone

:(the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture")
:3. basis, base

:(the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice")

:STAGE

:1. (25) phase, stage

:(any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected")
:2. (18) degree, level, stage, point

:(a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?")
:3. (15) stage

:(a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; "he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box")
:4. (6) stage

:(the theater as a profession (usually `the stage'); "an early movie simply showed a long kiss by two actors of the contemporary stage")
:5. (2) stagecoach, stage

:(a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns; "we went out of town together by stage about ten or twelve miles")
:6. (2) stage, leg

:(a section or portion of a journey or course; "then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise")
:7. (1) stage

:(any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something; "All the world's a stage"
:8. stage, microscope stage

:(a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination)

:You do remember that Junichi Masuda has said nothing more than "motif", correct? Now, if he '''meant''' something else, don't you think he would use the Japanese word for stage (like he did for Hoenn and Kyushu) instead of the ENGLISH word, motif?

:The fact is, no matter how you read it, Junichi Masuda and the Development team of the Pokemon series have confirmed that New York is Isshu's motif. They have not confirmed anything beyond that. For all we know, it could be explicitly based on New York. '''However''', at this point, it would be an '''assumption''' which is what I've been trying to get rid of since I started this section. ''Everyone assumes'' that New York is the basis of Isshu. ''It is confirmed'' ,not an assumption, that Isshu draws decorative inspiration (a.k.a. motif) from New York. '''''Nothing beyond that is confirmed'''''. If you continue to edit the Isshu page, I will ask Archaic to do something.

:--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:27, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

I have edited the page to maintain the same words but also to make it known that we do not know if he meant "not explicitly based off of New York". Happy? --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:37, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::I think you're being very unreasonable. I'll say this again. Strictly in terms of my editing the page, I'm not even claiming that Isshu is based on New York -- I'm only leaving it at the simple fact that Isshu draws inspiration from it. However, you cannot say that it isn't explicitly based on NYC because you don't know for certain whether it's based on it or not. You've clarified before that you're only trying to use the facts instead of common speculation. I agree, but the page revision shouldn't go from "Isshu is based on Manhattan, New York" to "Isshu draws inspiration from Manhattan, New York but is not explicitly based on New York". Rather, leaving it at "Isshu draws inspiration from Manhattan, New York" is much more accurate to Masuda's statement and not only sets up a reasonable middle ground between us, it also agrees with your original intention to change the article. EDIT: I suppose that's good enough, though I still find it slightly unnecessary.

::And please, cut the "LOOK AT THE DICTIONARY" crap. I've checked the dictionary and in the case of Brooklyn Bridge, the terms 'motif' and 'basis' are not mutually exclusive. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 14:47, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::I'm working with the wording of the first paragraph (to include the word motif) as we speak. However, I did already edit in

:::"Like prior regions, its general layout and coastline is based upon a real-world location. It is not known where it is based exactly, but an interview with Junichi Masuda and the rest of the development team has stated "Manhattan of New York is Isshu's motif". [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/motif]

:::While the largest of its cities, Hiun City, draws heavily on the densely-populated area of Lower Manhattan, to the north, rather than more cityscape, a vast desert lies. To the west and east, there are great mountains, as well, and rather than urban areas, aside from Hiun, most of Isshu is decidedly rural."

:::Give me a few minutes.

:::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:49, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::::I guess the neutrality will suffice for me. We'll agree to disagree on the basing of Isshu, so I'll leave the remainder of this debate to anyone else wanting to pick it up. I think it's important to note though that even if Isshu isn't based on NYC, certain areas in the region are still linguistically based off their Manhattan counterparts. So NYC does at least play a role in Isshu's basing to SOME extent, which in my opinion presupposes the Isshu = New York argument.[[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 14:56, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::::Marlowe, the motif of Isshu is New York. That means the '''theme''' (hey look, a synonym :D) of Isshu is New York. So of course it would maintain the things that make New York recognizable. The bridges, Huin city and the similar coastline are all there for a reason. Its all for maintaining the '''theme''' of New York.
:::::But I'm not debating the basis of Isshu here.
:::::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 15:12, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::Let me get this straight. You admit that Hiun City has many things that New York has, even has a New York theme, but you REFUSE to believe that Isshu is based on New York and are crusading that New York is simply the motif, even going to so far as to assume that the real world and the Pokemon world are interchangeable, when Hoenn has proven they aren't?--[[User:Ryuutakeshi|Ryuutakeshi]] 17:14, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Oh, hey Ryuu! Nice to see you on Bulbapedia.
:::::::I refuse to believe things that aren't facts.
:::::::Fact: New York is Isshu's motif. (Confirmed by Junichi Masuda on both Game Freak's official blog and in the interview posted on Nintendo.Co.Jp)
:::::::Assumption: OMFG! That means Isshu is New York! OMG!1!
:::::::Fact: Motif means "theme".
:::::::Fact: Hoenn, when it's basis of Kyushu was confirmed, used the Japanese word for "stage".
:::::::Fact: Isshu, when the interview was first shown in PokePia, was confirmed to use the English word "motif".
:::::::Fact: Basis and Motif mean two separate things.
:::::::Fact: This page used the assumption that Motif means Basis.
:::::::Fact: Motif does not mean Basis.
:::::::My thoughts: If Junichi Masuda used the word "motif" and meant "basis", why wouldn't he use the same word he used when he revealed the basis (stage) of Hoenn to be Kyushu? The fact that he used the English word "motif" should prove he knew what he was talking about. That means that Mr. Masuda meant the word "Motif"!

:::::::So yes, I admit that Huin City has many things New York has. I never denied that Isshu uses New York as a theme. I do deny the assumption that, because Isshu uses New York as a theme, Isshu ''is'' New York.

:::::::Frankly, Ryuu, unless Junichi Masuda comes out and makes a blog saying "Yeah, we used Manhattan as the stage of Isshu", we should keep the facts straight and in the open. The fact is "We used New York as the motif of Isshu". Nothing to be taken any other way. Motif does not mean Model/Basis/Stage. It should not be taken any other way than the definition of Motif. And it should be allowed to discuss Isshu being based somewhere else because we do not have confirmation from Game Freak or Nintendo of where Isshu is based.

:::::::Am I making sense?

:::::::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 18:55, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

::::::::To be fair, Mackinz, none of the regions are synonymous with their real-life counterparts. Johto isn't Kansai, Hoenn isn't Kyushu, Sinnoh isn't Hokkaido, etc. They're simply based on them. While it's true Masuda used the term "motif" when describing Isshu, his context doesn't exactly set it apart as a mutually exclusive term from basis. For example, we know for certain that specific areas derive inspiration from areas in NYC in the EXACT same way other regions have a basis of specific cities and buildings in their counterparts, so I think we can safely say we have enough evidence to qualify New York being the equivalent of Isshu as Kansai, for example, is the equivalent of Johto. You're correct in saying the definitions motif and basis aren't the same, but they do have similar enough contexts in the case of comparing each region's confirmed area inspirations. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 19:22, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::I'll give you that, Marlowe. But still, it is not a safe assumption at this time to assume that Isshu is New York (and it is still open because of the New York motif being able to explain a lot). So can we leave it at that? I don't have time right now to debate and argue with you. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 19:30, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::To quote a great U.S. President, "It depends on what the definition of the word ‘is’ is." No one's saying Isshu "is" New York. We're saying it's "based on" New York. Which is true, given that motifs from New York such as the coastline, bridges, diverse culture, and lower Manhattan drive the composition of the region. You keep insisting that motif doesn't mean basis, but what do we mean when we refer to the basis of other regions? We mean that they include motifs of the real-world counterparts, including the coastline, landmarks, and cultures. Really, there's nothing separating Isshu's basis from the other regions', besides the fact that Game Freak was somewhat more open to breaks from reality (and why shouldn't they be? Unlike with previous regions, the main game staff did not include anyone native to New York, unlike with previous games.). --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 20:38, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
Okay guys, please quit it with the arguing. Isshu is based on New York, and there's really absolutely no arguing this. The context of the interview as a whole makes it clear that Isshu is the New York as Hoenn is to Kyushu, Johto is the Kansai, etc. The nuances you're arguing really aren't present, and if they are, it's not enough to sway Bulbapedia's scale of "what makes X based on Y." So shut up and stop arguing, or else you are subject to a temporary block for insubordination. Thanks. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:46, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

==Outdated Notice?==

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Is this article really outdated or is this just one of the spams. I'm going to remove it but if it isn't please put it back for me. ([[User:Pokemaster97|Pokemaster97]] 14:09, 3 October 2010 (UTC))
:Yeah, it is outdated. Black and White have been released and the article needs to start looking like other region's pages now. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:17, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

i updated this to the format like the other regions and it was removed!--[[User:Shaymin Master426|Shaymin Master426]] 19:56, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:No you didn't. You replaced content with stuff that was already lower on the page. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:17, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

== New Map of isshu. ==

http://up3.viploader.net/game/src/vlgame026784.jpg

It is isshu map of the ANIME version. It confirmed it by 001 stories. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:09, 21 October 2010 (UTC)

:Good idea, but could you find a better picture?--[[User:Si6x12|'''Si6''']][[User Talk:Si6x12|'''x12''']] 15:15, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
::I obtained this image by chance. I'm sorry for being not able to offer a high-quality image. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:05, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Well, I would add it.--[[User:Si6x12|'''Si6''']][[User Talk:Si6x12|'''x12''']] 20:32, 21 October 2010 (UTC)

== A guess on Etymology ==
Well I'll get the silly one out of the way: *'''Un'''*ited States *'''of A'''*merica. It makes me think of general Japanese style shortening like *'''Poke'''*tto *'''Mon'''*suta. I knew the region was based on USA, so I figured the localization was done since it's a "home turf" based decision like how the Japanese regions stayed untouched. I was expecting the other localizations to use Unova, but my guess on the method sort of works for the others. The following are what respective speakers call USA. French: États-*'''Unis'''* (Unys) German: Ver*'''ein'''*igte Staaten (Einall) My stab in of "ein" is probably improper but it does mean one, and "all" may be aus*'''ahl'''*. I've come across "allein" which can refer to "single". Italian: Stati *'''Uni'''*ti d'America (Unima). The "ma" may refer to ris*'''ma'''*. I'm lost with the Spanish localization, I don't see any links at all. "United" is fairly enough though, since a literal USA basis is silly, but hey it works haha. I'm not going to bother comparing decisions made with Orre. [[User:Deadpool|Deadpool]] 09:34, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
:Somehow I REALLY doubt it comes from United States of America. It's just too much of a stretch to assume NoA cherry picked syllables and letters from the location's basis when that's never been done before, even in the Japanese games. I think it's just derived from the meaning it has in Japanese, "one variety". Uno, one, and -va, for variety. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 13:26, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
I actually doubt they'll say what it stands for (if it even is an acronym of something). No one can say for sure and all we can do is just speculate which provides no real evidence. Maybe this should be a forum topic to further discuss on on what people can guess the name stands for? - '''[[User:Vhayes1992|Vhayes]][[User talk:Vhayes1992|1992]]''' 18:20, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

== Bridges ==

In an interview on G4tv.com, Junichi Masuda expressed his fascination with bridges, especially the Golden Gate bridge which closes resembles some of the bridges in Unova; would this be worth adding to the Trivia? I don't know how to add a reference. [[User:Taromon777|'''T a r o m o n''']] 13:24, 5 February 2011 (UTC)

Sounds like it would be relevant to put in one of the bridge articles, like Sky Arrow. I would wait for a higher up to aprove though. as for the references, i'm not sure either. [[User:NotSteve|NotSteve]]19:40, 8 February 2011 (EST)

== Alternative region translation? ==

I don't know if this is the correct place to put this, but here goes...

I was looking in my local GAME store (London, UK) today when I noticed the following on a display box: "Explore the new region of Alleos, and save it from the nefarious plans of Team Plasma. The Alleos region also contains two version-exclusive areas depending on which version of Pokémon the player owns - White Forest and Black City". However, both the Nintendo of Europe and GAME UK websites use Unova. Has anyone else seen this region name, or does anyone know of an explanation for it? It wasn't just on one box either, I checked several (and got some odd looks from the shop staff)
[[User:Imair|Imair]] 00:55, 8 February 2011 (UTC)
:[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=95403 This has already been discussed on the forums.] —[[User:Minimiscience|Minimiscience]] 00:59, 8 February 2011 (UTC)

== Unova trivia ==

Should it be stated that Unova is the first region name not to have a long o sound? --[[User:Snivy4Ever|Snivy4Ever]] 22:03, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:It's already there. Look again. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 22:05, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:: Doesn't that depend on how you pronounce it? [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 22:07, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::It's pronounced (you-nuh-vuh) in the English version. --[[User:Snivy4Ever|Snivy4Ever]] 22:27, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::: I pronounce it (u-nOva), but that doesn't mean either of us are right. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 22:28, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::Snivy was referring to how it's pronounced in the Anime, in which case it would be "you-nuh-vuh." [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 22:30, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::Like Gliscorguy54 said, no one is either right. Not even the anime. Anybody can pronounce it however they want to. :/ --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 22:50, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::Oh I know. :P [[M12|I know that all too well...]]. I just thought their source should be mentioned. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 22:52, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::The official pronunciation is the official pronunciation, it wasn't how I was saying it till I saw BW001 but I know now that I was wrong and it is in fact (you-nuh-vuh) (if that's how you want pronounced spelling as (doesn't matter)) "Note that all Bulbapedia's information must come from official sources" - the anime is pretty official in my book —[[User:Lord mada|Mada-sama]] ([[User talk:Lord mada|Talk to me!]])— 23:42, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::I don't watch the anime. I'm not going to let the anime dictate how I should pronounce every names in the Pokemon fandom. Sorry. :/ --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 03:35, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::All I mean is that it's our job to relay the official details for readers. not decide how to pronounce things and the official line is (you-nuh-vuh), say it how you like I was saying it the previously assumed way too but I prefer it the new way (it just never occurred to me). the anime is an official source weather you watch it or not, the trivia still stands —[[User:Lord mada|Mada-sama]] ([[User talk:Lord mada|Talk to me!]])— 03:56, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::::Even the most recent Black and White version commercials in North America pronounce it (you-nuh-vuh)--[[User:Snivy4Ever|Snivy4Ever]] 04:50, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::::Hate to break it to you, but the anime is dubbed by TPCi, the company that gives the games their English names. Whether you want to believe it or not, that is the official pronunciation. Not to mention that's how it is pronounced in the Black and White promos. It's official, No Ifs Ands or Butts. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 04:54, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

==Locked==
Why is the Unova article locked?? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 05:25, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

== Battle Frontier ==

Isn't it wrong to say that Unova is the only region without a battle frontier as a battle frontier always comes in the 3rd version of the game("Grey")? [[User:Icy|Icy]] 18:39, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
:No it isn't wrong to say that because the third version hasn't even been out or even confirmed. Just wait till we get an official confirmation, which'll take several years. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 19:52, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
::Orre would like to say hello :P [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 15:51, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
:::It is the only main series region. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:26, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
:According to THIS website, Orre is also a main series region. So yeah, it's wrong. You should change it, unless you're cool with giving people false information.{{unsigned|Tokeupdude}}
:: Orre isn't a Main series region, it is a spin-off region. As listed in the template below the article.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Reshiram (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Zekrom (Pokémon)|ire]] 06:14, 8 December 2011 (UTC)
:Then how come when you look up any Pokemon's game locations Colosseum and XD are listed under the main games section and not side games? For example, I'm looking at Fearow's page right now and both Colosseum and XD are under main games Gen 3. [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 10:16, 17 December 2011 (UTC)
::Nevermind! Orre is a side-region to the main series and the others are "spin-off" regions. I get it now ;) [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 15:38, 19 December 2011 (UTC)

== Location? ==

Does anyone know where Unova is located, like North of Hoenn, or East of Johto? [[User:Iml908|Iml908]] 02:22, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
:It's location from the other main series regions is not yet known. All we know for sure is that it is FAR away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. My best guess would be that it is both east and west of the other regions, just like how the United States (or NYC in this case) is both east and west. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 03:28, 12 May 2011 (UTC)

== Castelia population ==

Shouldn't it be unknown? Endless people walk up and down the streets in some areas. [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 15:49, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
:The population of Castelia is static people only. The endless people are excluded. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:26, 24 September 2011 (UTC)

== Contest in the Trivia ==

Should This be add this in the trivia?
:Only Region without a Pokémon Contest.
Are we allowed to change the TRIVIA or is it still the Admin?[[User:Taposa|Taposa]] 14:03, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
:What do you mean? It isn't true. Kanto and Johto are anime only. Then there are the Orange Islands, Sevii Islands, Orre etc. None of those have contests. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 14:47, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

::I meant in Games.[[User:Taposa|Taposa]] 15:58, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
:::As Solar Dragon said, Kanto and Johto don't have contests in the games.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 16:00, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
::::Yes, and Orre and the Sevii Islands haven't been seen in the anime so they don't have contests in either canon. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 16:51, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

== Only region outside of Japan? ==
:"Unova is the only main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan."
What? Are we forgetting about Orre, based on Phoenix, Arizona? --[[User:ChReNiC|ChReNiC]] 23:46, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
:It's on side series now. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 23:48, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
::The [[Battle Zone]] in Sinnoh is based on Russia, and it is referred to in game as a region (or sub-region, like the Sevii's). '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 23:50, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
@Ataro I think one of the problems is that Colosseum and XD are still listed as main series games on the game template. If it is side series now the template needs to be changed accordingly. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 23:54, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
:::The bulk of the region is still based on Japan, ALL of UNOVA is not. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 06:41, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Yes that's nice, but what about [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Template:Main_series the template?]. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 16:49, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::First, don't be rude. Second, it was already stated that it hasn't been changed yet. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 21:08, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::I'm sorry if I came off as rude, but when was that stated that it hasn't been changed yet? There was no response to the initial question I brought up. At least not on this talkpage. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:08, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::::About that template, if Colosseum and XD are moved or removed because they are side series, then the same will have to be done for Stadium, Box, Ranch, ect. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 22:32, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::::Then those should be removed as well. They are not main series games and it's very misleading for them to be listed on the template. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 00:19, 14 February 2012 (UTC)

== another trivia? ==

unova does not have any pokemon blocking the player's progress. kanto has snorlax, johto has sudowoodo, hoenn has wailmer (blocking lilycove city preventing the player from surfing) and sinnoh has psyduck blocking the road due to headache. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 16:01, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

:I think that's worth adding. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 19:20, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

== Black and White 2 Coro Coro Leaks ==

Is it worth adding a section for Hiougi City yet?

Also, the information about Unova being covered in ice is not confirmed; translations seem to suggest that it is the map covered in ice a la the clouds covering the initial Unova reveal, rather than the region itself being covered. [[User:Exterminieren|Exterminieren]] 20:25, 12 April 2012 (UTC)Exterminieren
:Until further information is revealed, the admin team have decided to crackdown on speculation until more information is discovered. Thus the protection on a number of pages. Sort of related to the clouds, like you mentioned. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] 06:11, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== BW2 ==

May an administrator please add in the intro paragraph that it is also the setting of Black and White 2? [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 18:19, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 18:37, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Image label ==

Could an admin add that the picture in the info box is for Black 2/white 2 to clear confusion up? If it's not necessary, fine.[[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 13:09, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== The Ice layer ==

I don't know if this is the right place to discuss it, but are we certain the ice actually covers the land, and doesn't simply obscure our view of a secret? --[[User:NotSteve|'''Not''']][[User talk:NotSteve|''S'''''teve''' 0_o]] 20:32, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
:No, we are not certain. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 23:31, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

== Remove ice covering speculation ==

May an administrator please remove the part about the ice covering in the Between Pokemon Black and White and Black and White 2 paragraph. That's speculation. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 16:17, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

Sinnoh

2012-04-21T18:06:48Z

ZMT123: until there's a better picture

{{featured}}
{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=Sinnoh |
name=Sinnoh |
jname=シンオウ |
tmname=Shin'ō |
image=Pt Sinnoh.png |
caption=Artwork of the Sinnoh region from {{game|Platinum}} |
introduction={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} |
professor=[[Professor Rowan]] |
starter={{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} |
villain=[[Team Galactic]] |
league=[[Sinnoh League]] |
location={{si|Pokémon League}} |
pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] |
season=[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl]] (10) [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension|Battle Dimension]] (11) [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles|Galactic Battles]] (12) [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors|Sinnoh League Victors]] (13) |
series=[[Diamond & Pearl series|Diamond & Pearl]] |
generation={{Gen|IV}} |
games={{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}} {{v2|Platinum}}|
manga=[[PS338]] |
}}
[[File:Sinnoh.png|thumb|right|250px|In-game map of the Sinnoh region from [[Generation IV]]]]
The '''Sinnoh''' region (Japanese: '''シンオウ地方''' ''Shin'ō-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located north of [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], as revealed by the {{DL|Pokégear|radio}} show {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Sinnoh Sound}}. It is the setting of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. It is comprised of the large mainland, the north-eastern island of the [[Battle Zone]], and several {{si|Pokémon League|smaller islands}} on both sides of the [[region]].

Most of Sinnoh's routes are on land, having very few sea routes, in vast contrast to [[Hoenn]]. The region is divided by [[Mt. Coronet]], roughly comparable to how the continent that Kanto and Johto make up is essentially a contiguous region.

==Etymology and design concept==
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh}}
[[File:Pokemonworld.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Sinnoh region as the island of {{wp|Hokkaido}}.]]
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that Sinnoh's name is based on the Sino-Japanese term 神奥, which translates to "mysterious"<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/Junichi_Masuda/statuses/141163315660464128</ref>. The geography of the Sinnoh is [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|based on]] the geography of the Japanese island of {{wp|Hokkaido}} and southern part of the Russian island of {{wp|Kunashir}}, which is claimed by the Japanese government. Part of {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto'') and {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 ''Kunashiri Island''), territories which are in dispute between {{wp|Russia}} and Japan, are also included. Sinnoh has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula.

Most of all cities and towns in Sinnoh are positioned in the same way as the real cities and towns of the Japan while most of its design is based on it as well. [[Jubilife City]] is Sinnoh's biggest city, which is based on {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}, Hokkaido's biggest city, while [[Veilstone City]] is based upon {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}}, a major port city.

Geographical features are similar as well, with the large mountain ranges of [[Mt. Coronet]] based from the {{wp|Ezo}} mountain chain, which is made up of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}). The three lakes of Sinnoh mimic {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}, {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and Lake Kutcharo. The [[Sendoff Spring|fourth lake of Sinnoh]] is similar to {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}, which is also known as a mysterious spot that has a dense layer of fog hiding the surface most of the time.

The numbering of the routes in the Pokémon world may also be a reference to Japan's own national route system, which goes from {{wp|Japan National Route 1|1}} to {{wp|Japan National Route 58|58}}, then skips directly to {{wp|Japan National Route 101|101}}, and then skips several more numbers. Routes in Sinnoh do not run concurrent to routes in Hokkaido; instead starting over after the set of routes in Hoenn.

==History==
[[File:Dragon hatch HGSS.png|thumb|right|The egg that released {{p|Arceus}} and all of life]]
According to several [[Sinnoh myths]], this region was the first of all the regions in the Pokémon world to have been created. In a void of nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} came into being, which then hatched into {{p|Arceus}}, the first Pokémon to be in existence. Arceus created {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and possibly {{p|Giratina}}, and Arceus then gave Dialga and Palkia the abilities to control time and space, respectively. Giratina was banished to [[Distortion World|another dimension]] for its violent behavior. Then, during the very early formation of the world, Arceus created {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Mesprit}} to create willpower, knowledge, and emotion respectively, things that are in all modern humans and Pokémon. They dove to the bottom of present-day [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and [[Lake Verity]], an act which earned them the name "the lake trio". At that point, Arceus created the Sinnoh region and [[Mt. Coronet]] divided the region into two sections. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] was created and {{p|Heatran}} was formed in lava. Arceus finally created the Adamant, Lustrous and Griseous Orbs before falling into a never-ending sleep at the [[Hall of Origin]].

Around this time, {{p|Mew}} was thought to have came into being by itself, containing the DNA of every Pokémon to exist and exist in the future. Human habitation of Sinnoh is estimated to have begun when Sinnoh was created, as said in [[Sinnoh myths|myth]]. It is stated that Pokémon and humans led separate lives, but always helped each other. They supplied each other with goods, and supported each other. A Pokémon proposed to the others to always be ready to help humans, and that Pokémon be ready to appear before humans always. Thus, to this day, Pokémon appear to humans if they venture into [[tall grass]].
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Palkia, Giratina and Dialga on Spear Pillar.]]
Later on came the events of [[Floaroma Town]]. According to the townspeople, Floaroma Town was once a barren and desolate hill. People started planting flowers around it to cheer up the place, but nothing would grow. Then, someone expressed thanks for a blessing of nature, and the whole hill burst into bloom. It is theorized that {{p|Shaymin}} was the cause of the sudden burst of flowers, given it being the Gratitude Pokémon, and its ability to "instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers," according to its [[Pokédex]] entry.

{{Spoiler}}
In contemporary history, {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon, like the recently reported [[red Gyarados]], in the nearby [[Lake Verity]]. After receiving one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to call their own, their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight gyms to gain the badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} (or {{p|Giratina}} in Platinum canon), Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion him/herself. In {{game|Platinum}}, Cyrus accidentally opened a portal to the [[Distortion World]] above [[Mt. Coronet]] while trying to create a new world for himself. The portal atop Mt. Coronet was able to be closed, but a passageway to this strange dimension still remains on the [[Turnback Cave|depths]] of [[Sendoff Spring]].

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
[[File:Sinnoh Region.png|thumb|right|300px|A detailed version of the in-game map of the Sinnoh region from [[Generation IV]] games.]]
Sinnoh has fourteen [[List of cities and towns by name|cities and towns]], as well as three "areas", and a {{si|Pokémon League}}. These sites act as settlements for people to live and work in a functioning society. The [[Fight Area]], the [[Survival Area]] and the [[Resort Area]] all act as towns, however, they appear to be more of a tourist destination and are not considered cities or towns. These three "areas" are located off Sinnoh's mainland and on the [[Battle Zone]], which is considered a sub-region of Sinnoh and is implied by some living on the island as a different region altogether, not unlike how the [[Sevii Islands]] are considered a separate region from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. Thus, Sinnoh has a total of eighteen settlements all over Sinnoh, the largest amount of sites in the [[Pokémon world]] so far.

The Sinnoh region has 30 different [[routes]], which are passages permitting trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Much like [[Hoenn]] before it, Sinnoh's routes are numbered so that they don't follow sequence directly from previously-known regions' routes. Routes in Sinnoh are numbered from {{rtn|201|Sinnoh}} to {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}. Compared to previous generations, there aren't many sea routes; there are many land routes and mountains. The idea of routes with differing [[weather conditions]] was also brought ahead from [[Generation III]]. For the first time ever in a Pokémon game, some of Sinnoh's routes have snow covering them. Another quirk about the routes in Sinnoh is that some of them do not go directly east/west or north/south, but actually turn before reaching their destination, most notably {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} and {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, which both have two limbs of equal length. While Hoenn's {{rt|114|Hoenn}} did this on the [[Game Boy Advance]], it was not to this scale, so one may presume that the GBA was limited in this sense.

Although it has few [[sea route]]s, Sinnoh is known to be rich in water, and has three lakes at the northernmost ([[Lake Acuity|Acuity]]), easternmost ([[Lake Valor|Valor]]), and westernmost ([[Lake Verity|Verity]]) ends of the main continent. These are home to the members of [[lake guardians|one of Sinnoh's legendary trios]]. Near Lake Valor, as well, there is a hidden fourth lake, [[Sendoff Spring]], which houses [[Turnback Cave]]. Some other significant locations that Sinnoh offers include [[Mt. Coronet]], the highest mountain in the Sinnoh region and part of a long mountain range that divides the region in half; [[Eterna Forest]], a large and mysterious forest; and the [[Great Marsh]], a popular habitat for Pokémon and a safari zone for many Trainers.

===Demographics===
The Sinnoh region's towns, cities and areas, has a total population of 704 in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and 755 in {{game|Platinum}}.

===Cities and towns===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | City/Town
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | Population
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Twinleaf Town Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Twinleaf Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A small town with the fresh scent of new leaves in the air. It feels like a place where adventures start. Your own home and your best friend's house are located here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sandgem Town map.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sandgem Town]]
| align=center | 25
| align=center | A sandy town that is located right next to a beach. It is redolent with the salty scent of the sea. Prof. Rowan's lab is the town's landmark. He conducts his studies on Pokémon here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Jubilife City DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Jubilife City]]
| align=center | 87{{sup|DP}} 124{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | The most modernized city in the Sinnoh region. It is bustling with people on the go. [[The Pokétch Company]], the developer and manufacturer of the Pokétch, is located here. [[Jubilife TV]], Sinnoh's TV network, is located here. It is an entertaining place to visit. The [[Global Terminal]] is located here. It is your connection to the entire world. Located here is the [[Trainers' School]]. Drop in to study up on the basics of Pokémon.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Oreburgh City map.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Oreburgh City]]
| align=center | 57{{sup|DP}} 75{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | A vibrant and energetic mining town that is blessed with a precious natural resource. There is a Gym where mine workers take breaks in between their exhausting work shifts. The [[Gym Leader]], [[Roark]],lives here. There is a museum that specializes in exhibits related to the town's coal mine. Huge deposits of coal still sleep underneath the ground. The entrance to the [[Oreburgh Mine]] is here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Floaroma Town DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Floaroma Town]]
| align=center | 29{{sup|DP}} 30{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | A town of flower lovers, Floaroma Town is always perfumed with the sweet scent of flowers. A short, floral pathway opens up to a sprawling sea of flowers in bloom. In the center of town is the flower shop called Pick a Peck of Colors.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eterna City DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Eterna City]]
| align=center | 51{{sup|DP}} 50{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | An old city that shows fading and almost-forgotten vestiges of ancient history. A Gym is indispensable in any town that has many people coming and going. This city is no exception. The Gym Leader there is named [[Gardenia]]. The [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop|Cycle Shop]] is located here. There is also a big building with a slightly sinister atmosphere. A statue of an ancient Pokémon is prominently and reverently displayed.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Hearthome City Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Hearthome City]]
| align=center | 91{{sup|DP}} 81{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | This friendly city started as a place where people and Pokémon gathered, then grew into a center of commerce. If you care about the looks of your Pokémon, head for the Contest Hall. For toughness, go to the Gym. [[Fantina]] the gym leader lives here. The entrance to [[Amity Square]] is here. The square is a place where Trainers can stroll peacefully with some types of Pokémon. There is a building here that is symbolic of the city's status as a place where different cultures meet. A nice fountain with benches, as well as the Pokémon Fan Club, are among the city's amenities.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Solaceon Town map.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Solaceon Town]]
| align=center | 28{{sup|DP}} 31{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | The temperate climate makes this town a relaxed and casual place for people and Pokémon to live in. There is a [[Pokémon Day Care]] and a Pokémon Center here. Beyond a path hemmed by stands of trees, one can find the entrance to the [[Solaceon Ruins]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Veilstone City DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Veilstone City]]
| align=center | 77{{sup|DP}} 82{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | This city was made by carving out steep, rocky mountains. Its isolation limits its contact with other cities. The city puts effort into providing entertainment. Naturally, one can find a Gym here. The Gym Leader's name is [[Maylene]]. Conveniently located right next door to the [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]] is the Prize Exchange. At the highest point in the city is [[Team Galactic HQ|Team Galactic's headquarters]]. There are warehouses for storing a variety of goods. There is also a major department store.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pastoria City DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Pastoria City]]
| align=center | 47{{sup|DP}} 44{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | This city was originally founded to protect the [[Great Marsh]]. It has grown naturally over the years. The Gym is a good example of the abundant water resources available to the city. The Gym Leader's name is [[Wake]]. There is a lookout that affords views of the Great Marsh. The gates to the Safari Zone are also here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celestic Town.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Celestic Town]]
| align=center | 22
| align=center | A tiny town that preserves the history of Sinnoh and the old ways of life. In the center of the town is a small shrine that dates to ancient times.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Canalave City Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Canalave City]]
| align=center | 40
| align=center | A port city that is bisected by a canal. It has a distinctly exotic air of foreign culture. Head to the [[Canalave Library|library]] if you want a workout for the mind. Head to the Gym if you just want to work out. The Gym Leader there is [[Byron]]. Large ships can always be seen moored at the town's piers.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Snowpoint City map.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Snowpoint City]]
| align=center | 31
| align=center | A winter wonderland of a city where stout trees and buildings are blanketed in thick snow. The Gym is at the heart of the city.The Gym Leader there is [[Candice]]. To the north is the [[Snowpoint Temple]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sunyshore City map.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Sunyshore City]]
| align=center | 47{{sup|DP}} 48{{sup|Pt}}
| align=center | A port city that was built around the bay portion of the cape. It is criss-crossed by elevated walkways. The Gym is located atop a rocky outcropping. [[Volkner]], is the gym leader there. Down the beach is a festive bazaar. The [[Vista Lighthouse]]'s bright beacon illuminates the Sinnoh region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sinnoh Pokémon League DP.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{si|Pokémon League}}
| align=center | ??
| align=center | Trainers seeking to be the best arrive here after a long and grueling journey. {{si|Victory Road}} is the last and toughest of the challenges leading up to the Pokémon League. The Pokémon League reception counter is located here. Only those who have beaten all the Gyms may enter.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Fight Area Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Fight Area]]
| align=center | 31
| align=center | A tiny port city where Trainers who love battling more than eating gather. The gateway to the {{si|Battle Frontier}} is located here. Moored at the pier is the ferry to Snowpoint City.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Survival Area Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Survival Area]]
| align=center | 20
| align=center | A town where hot-blooded Trainers gather to work out and hone their battling skills.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Resort Area Pt.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Resort Area]]
| align=center | 11
| align=center | A town that attracts Trainers who know there are other ways of enjoying Pokémon than battling.
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Mt. Coronet.png|left|thumb|200px|[[Mt. Coronet|Mt. Coronet range]], which divides the region into two parts]]
Sinnoh is home to many unique landmarks and areas of interest. These come in a range of tourist attractions such as the luxurious [[Hotel Grand Lake]] and the exciting [[Pal Park]], to many natural phenomena such as the four deep, blue lakes and the vast, dense [[Eterna Forest]]. But, the central landmark of the Sinnoh region is Mt. Coronet. Standing in the middle of Sinnoh and extending from the northern wilderness to the southern tip of the region, Mt. Coronet splits Sinnoh into two halves. It is truly best defined as a mountain range, with the highest peak shrouded in legend, perhaps being the highest mountain in the entire Pokémon world. Spear Pillar is situated at the highest point, an ancient shrine to Pokémon which is in ruins. Several of its pillars are still standing, all pointing skyward. The legend of the [[creation trio]] is deeply connected with the mountain, as is the plot of Team Galactic. A stained glass window in the Foreign Building in Hearthome City depicts the mountain with a bright shine, representing Spear Pillar and possibly depicting the creation of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Its place in Sinnoh has caused variation in the species of {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, which have different coloration depending on the side of Sinnoh they are native to.

To the very north of the region in the [[Battle Zone]], there is another mountain range, [[Stark Mountain]] which consists of an active volcano. The volcano rains ash down upon some parts of the Battle Zone. Outside the cavern, is a rugged, seemingly indestructible rock mountain that is thickly blanketed by the volcanic ash it spews. While, inside the mountain, fissures in spilled and hardened lava form enormous caverns. Another important landmark of Sinnoh is the [[Eterna Forest]], a forest home to many Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon. Eterna Forest has a reputation for being a mysterious place, from the abandoned [[Old Chateau]] to the strange [[Moss Rock]]. Eterna Forest is a long and complex structure of trees that make it a natural maze, of where a lot of people get lost. Eterna Forest has apparently been the location to numerous sightings of [[Team Galactic]], for many unknown reasons.

Another major landmark is the [[Great Marsh]]. The Great Marsh is a giant wetland that is subject to frequent or continuous flood. It houses many different kinds of Pokémon, some of which are unique to this environment. [[Pastoria City]] was settled to protect the area. It has grown naturally over the years and there is now a lookout that affords views of the Great Marsh. An almost more sacred area is the trinity of lakes mysteriously situated throughout the region to form the corners of a triangle. [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] are tied to the myth of the creation of the Pokémon world, specifically the creation of spirit. The lakes are said to be inhabited by the three legendary pixies {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}. They are meant to represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower, respectively.
[[File:Sinnoh Underground Map.png|thumb|right|[[The Underground]]; a series of tunnels dug out below Sinnoh|300px]]
The [[The Underground|Underground]] is a famous attraction to the Sinnoh region, because of the fact that it is not located above the surface of the region, but below in a series of tunnels dug out by people. There are six independent sections of the labyrinth, each accessible from different places in Sinnoh. In terms of vendors and mining treasures, the areas are equivalent. One of the main attractions of the Underground is the mining game in which rare items can be found.

The Sinnoh region is the only area where an extreme natural phenomena has occurred; the gateway to another universe has opened due to the actions of {{p|Giratina}}. At first, Giratina uses [[Turnback Cave]], a cave located in the depths of the mysterious and secret fourth lake of Sinnoh, [[Sendoff Spring]] as a portal to the [[Distortion World]]. It is said that Turnback Cave was a weak point between dimensions, and the ability to travel across to the Distortion World would be possible. This mysterious place disobeys the normal laws of physics: time does not flow and spatial relations are irregular, allowing the player to walk and surf on walls in any direction. Trees and rocks can simply grow out of the ground, and then disappear. The only Pokémon known to inhabit the Distortion World is Giratina.
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===Anime-exclusive locations===
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|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | Location
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Alamos Town]]
| Alamos Town, based on {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Spain}}, is a thriving city home to the [[Space-Time Tower]], as well as its own [[Pokémon Contest]]. It is located northwest of [[Oreburgh City]] and northeast of [[Jubilife City]]. Alamos Town is the setting of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Amber Castle.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Amber Castle]]
| Amber Castle is a cave located inside [[Eterna Forest]]. It is said to be the home of [[Honey|Enchanted Honey]]. However, it is also home to a territorial {{p|Vespiquen}} and her {{p|Combee}} minions.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Arrowroot Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Arrowroot Town]]
| Arrowroot Town is a small town with colorful buildings. It has its own [[Contest Hall]] and also a Palace. Arrowroot Palace is where [[Princess Salvia]] and her [[Freesia|ser]][[Salvia's butler|vants]] live.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Bewilder Forest.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Bewilder Forest]]
| Bewilder Forest is a forest located between [[Sandgem Town]] and [[Jubilife City]]. It is famous for the {{p|Stantler}} that live there, who use {{m|Hypnosis}} to ward off and confuse intruders.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Brussel Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Brussel Town]]
| Little is know about Brussel Town, except that it has a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Camellia Town Stadium.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Camellia Town]]
| Located near [[Daybreak Town]], this town hosted the first [[Pokéathlon]] in Sinnoh.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Celestic museum.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]
| A research center in [[Celestic Town]] dedicated to {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and the [[Lake guardian]]s' roles in Sinnoh myth. The Research Center was built near the ruins where the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}} was discovered. The head of the center seems to be [[Cynthia]]'s grandmother, [[Professor Carolina]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Crown City art.jpg|150px]]
| align=center | [[Crown City]]
| Crown City, based on {{wp|Amsterdam}}, {{wp|Netherlands}}, is home to the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. It is also home to a {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|13}}, who is said have broght plant life back to the city 20 years ago, as well as {{mov|Legendary beasts|Raikou, Entei, and Suicune|13}}, the city's guardians. Crown City is the setting of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Dandelion Island.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Dandelion Island]]
| Located near [[Lily of the Valley Island]], Dandelion Island a small island mainly used by boats as a means of restocking. The rest of the island is made up of mountainous and forest terrain. The Pokémon that live there are said to guard an ancient treasure.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Daybreak Contest Hall.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Daybreak Town]]
| Daybreak Town, like many other Sinnoh towns, is home to a Contest Hall. Uniquely, it is the only known place, aside from [[Hearthome City]], to use [[Double Performance]] rules. It is located near [[Sunyshore City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Dustox Flower Field.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Dustox Flower Field]]
| [[Dustox]] annually gather here to find mates in order to a new location beyond [[Mt. Coronet]]. In doing so, the Dustox create a mythical ark over the mountains.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:DP112 Ocean.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Diablo's Ocean]]
| Diablo's Ocean is a body of water north of [[Canalave City]]. Many meteors have fallen here, and the magnetic field they create cause the instrumentation of many ships to go haywire or break. On one of these islands, {{t|Water}} Pokémon work to restore the crystal of a {{p|Deoxys}} that landed there.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Emeragrove Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Emeragrove Town]]
| Emeragrove Town is a small town located near [[Hearthome City]]. [[Gardenia]] is known to visit from time to time.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eterna Museum.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Eterna Museum]]
| A museum in [[Eterna City]]. Among the many artifacts inside the museum are a scale model of the [[Space-Time Tower]] and the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Shaymin Gracidea overhead.png|150px]]
| align=center | {{si|Gracidea}}
| Gracidea is a secluded field home to the [[Gracidea (flower)|namesake flower]], as well as a flock of {{p|Shaymin}}. Every once in a while, the Shaymin hold a "flower bearing" ritual, where they use the flower to change to [[Forme differences#Shaymin|change forme]] and fly away to start a new Gracidea flower garden. It is the setting of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Greenstation Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Greenstation Town]]
| Little is known about Greenstation Town, except it was home to a phony airing of [[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]] created by [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Lake Psyduck.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Lake Psyduck]]
| As the name implies, Lake Psyduck is a small lake home to a group of {{p|Psyduck}} families.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Lily of the Valley Stadium.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Lily of the Valley Island]]
| Lily of the Valley Island is the location of the Sinnoh [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. Since the {{si|Pokémon League|original Sinnoh Pokémon League}} is given no name in the {{pkmn|games}}, Lily of the Valley Island may be the same island, but its location is never specified.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Majolica Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Majolica Town]]
| Majolica Town, located near [[Hearthome City]], is a lakeside town home to its own [[Pokémon Contest]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Metagross Mountain.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Metagross Mountain]]
| Metagross Mountain is a mountain well-known for having a dangerous {{shiny|off-colored}} {{p|Metagross}}. Multiple people have vanished on Metagross Mountain trying to catch its namesake Metagross, despite a sign placed near the base of the mountain warning people of its dangers. The mountain's foothills are home to a town whose biggest attraction is the flagship location of a chain of ramen shops.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Michina Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Michina Town]]
| Michina Town, based on {{wp|Meteora}}, {{wp|Greece}}, is a riverside town surrounded by flourishing nature. The town's centerpiece is the Michīna Ruins.
Thousands of years ago, Michina Town was a desolate place, which was nothing but a wasteland. But the [[Jewel of Life]]'s power that {{p|Arceus}} gave [[Damos]] made the town's soil rich and fertile. Then Damos constructed the town's ruins in order to praise {{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}}' kindness. Michina Town is the setting of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Mount Shady.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Mt. Shady]]
| Mt. Shady is known for a wild {{p|Gible}} known for taking out the Pokémon of just about any trainer who attempted to catch it. The Gible uses both Mt. Shady's grassy areas as well as its system of caverns in its attempts to evade capture.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Neighborly Town Contest Hall.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Neighborly Town]]
| Little is know about Neighborly Town, except that it has a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Summer Academy.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]
| The school is located on {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} and lasts for a week. [[Professor Rowan]] referred to this school as the Rowan research facility on [[Mt. Coronet]]. It shares many elements in common with summer camps. These include activities and dormitories. It also appears to be a place where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enhance their skills and practice {{pkmn|battle}}s. The students are divided into three teams: red, blue and green. They add up points to their groups and at the end of the course the winner group is mentioned.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sandalstraw Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sandalstraw Town]]
| Sandalstraw Town, located in northern Sinnoh, is home to a [[Pokémon Contest]] as well as the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Shelter Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Shelter Town]]
| Shelter Town, located near [[Snowpoint City]], is a snowy town in northern Sinnoh. Little else in known about it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Space-Time Tower.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Space-Time Tower]]
| The Space-Time Tower is the centerpiece of [[Alamos Town]]. Within the Space Tower are large spheres rotating on orbits. Within the Time Tower are large pendulums. A long and thin winding staircase leads up to the top of the tower. There lies a large machine that plays music by inserting special disks into a place-holder, and pulling a lever. The two towers together form the largest musical instrument in the Pokémon world.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Squallville.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Squallville]]
| Squallville is the home to a local [[PokéRinger]] competition. The mountain town gets its name from the strong winds that frequently blow through the town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Summit Ruins.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Summit Ruins]]
| The Summit Ruins are ruins that are located near the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]. One of the school's activities involves the students pairing off in teams and retrieving a medal hidden in the ruins.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Sunyshore Tower anime.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sunyshore Tower]]
| Sunyshore Tower is a tower in [[Sunyshore City]]. Its solar panels are what provides the required energy for the various technological machines in Sunyshore City.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| align=center |
| align=center | [[Ten'i Village]]
| Location in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. The village lies beside a lake, near the base of the glacier. Regigigas's temple is also located nearby. When [[Zero]] smashed the ice pillars in the [[Reverse World]], the glacier became unstable, causing it to slide down towards the village. However, with the help of {{p|Regigigas}} and several {{p|Mamoswine}}, the glacier was stopped and the village was saved from the impending disaster.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Xatu Forest.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Xatu's Forest]]
| Xatu's Forest is a forest located near [[Twinleaf Town]]. It is home to a circus of {{t|Psychic}} Pokémon that allow visitors to relive an important moment in their past, present, or future.
|}

====Mentioned only====
{| align="left" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Beach Rose Town]]
| rowspan="2" | Mentioned in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Gerbera Town]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Lucario Kingdom]]
| The home of [[Aura Sphere Riolu]] in the anime.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Sage Town]]
| Mentioned in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]''.
|}
 

==Geography==
===Environment===
[[File:Sinnoh Anime.png|thumb|right|290px|Oblique view of the Sinnoh region from above.]]
Sinnoh features a broad range of new and classic environments for the player to explore including, for the first time in a Pokémon RPG, snowy routes. Its terrain is varied: some parts of the region are dry and mountainous; others are wet and swampy. The region is rich in water.

Due to its large size, the main region of Sinnoh can be broken into two sub-regions divided by [[Mt. Coronet]], roughly comparable to how the continent that [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] make up is essentially a contiguous region. Due to this, {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} have developed an instance of regional {{wp|speciation}}, with members of the species found on the eastern side being blue-colored and members on the western side being pink-colored.

The western half of Sinnoh features a variety of landscapes. Its coasts are notably more rocky than the eastern half, however, the land is far more fertile, and the towns, for the most part, are rural. A windswept canyon, carved out by a river that flows from Mt. Coronet, is home to the [[Valley Windworks]], which provides clean, wind-driven electricity to the nearby towns. This is not to say, however, that there is no importance to west Sinnoh, as [[Oreburgh City]], [[Eterna City]], and [[Canalave City]] are the locations of [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]], and [[Jubilife City]], at the heart of the area, is the most technologically advanced city in the region.

Sinnoh's eastern half is home to a vast many more things, including [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s in [[Hearthome City]], a [[Veilstone Department Store|Department Store]] in [[Veilstone City]], the [[Great Marsh]] of [[Pastoria City]], and the awe-inspiring [[Vista Lighthouse]] of [[Sunyshore City]]. In each of these cities, as well, there is a Pokémon Gym, which is very important for League-bound {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.
[[File:Torn World.png|thumb|left|250px|Mt. Coronet's peak, with the entrance to the [[Distortion World]] above it, from the northwest.]]
Unlike the halves of Sinnoh divided longitudinally by Mt. Coronet, the northern area is sparsely populated, with [[Snowpoint City]] as the only major area. This is likely due to the cold climate and snowy terrain in the area. Despite this relative isolation, however, Snowpoint has a Pokémon Gym, making it another important stop for Trainers who wish to compete in the Pokémon League.

A third sub-region is the [[Battle Zone]], which is on a large island to the northeast of the mainland. Much like how people from the [[Sevii Islands]] seem to consider their home to be a separate region from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], people from the Battle Zone often refer to Sinnoh as a separate region. Several islands, including [[Newmoon Island]], [[Fullmoon Island]], and [[Iron Island]], lie off the northwestern coast of Sinnoh as well, though these are far eclipsed in both size and importance by the mainland.

Separated from both the Battle Zone and the mainland of Sinnoh by several straits is the island on which the {{si|Pokémon League}} of Sinnoh is located, the only access to which is by way of {{rt|223|Sinnoh}}. It is here where Sinnoh's {{si|Victory Road}} is located, which, unlike previous incarnations has not two, but three entrances: one of these, of course, is the southern entrance that Trainers from the mainland must navigate from, a second is the one that leads to the area in which the [[Elite Four]] can be challenged, and the third leads from a {{m|Defog|foggy}} area of Victory Road to {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, which is said to be a miniature version of Sinnoh. North from Route 224, the [[Seabreak Path]] leads to {{p|Shaymin}}'s domain, the [[Flower Paradise]].

===Climate===
The climate of Sinnoh varies widely, and most of the region is made of mountainous or hilly areas. Unlike [[Hoenn]], which is located in the south where the climate is warmer, Sinnoh is located on the northern boundaries of the world where the temperature is cooler. It is so cold in the northern part of the region that snow falls constantly. The harsh snow that blows down from the mountain's peaks not only makes the area very cold, but makes the {{rt|217|Sinnoh|routes in the area}} perilous to travel on. Cities such as [[Snowpoint City]] are completely covered in snow, and Pokémon who live nearby have had to adapt to the climate. Recently, the southern side of the region has also become cooler; climate change is taking a toll. Areas such as [[Twinleaf Town]] and {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} now have small amounts of snow on the ground.

However, not all of the northern areas of Sinnoh are covered in snow. Due to the dry environments and mountainous areas such as [[Stark Mountain]], the small island known as the [[Battle Zone]] is subject to warmer climates. A constant sandstorm rages on {{rt|228|Sinnoh}} due to the flow of wind down though the mountains. Some of the southern areas of the Battle Zone are very tropical and contain dense jungles.
[[File:Sinnoh from the sky.png|thumb|right|250px|A part of the Sinnoh region where the city meets the sea]]
The mainland features full land geography, with only five [[water route]]s. Despite this lack of sea routes, in contrast to the [[Hoenn]] region, Sinnoh is known to be rich in water. Rivers that originate from the highlands and mountains in the center of the landmass runs through the region passing many cities, towns, and routes and into the ocean. There are many lakes throughout the region such as [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Verity]]. All these factors create a tropical climate throughout the mainland. Many large cities settle on or close to the seaside; some of them have large ports.

Further inland, there are many different climates. Due to the mountain zones, different inland areas are subject to rain. This rain creates wetlands. Such areas may also be covered partially or completely by shallow pools of water. The soil in the wetland area is permanently saturated with moisture, which creates swamps, marshes, and bogs. In fact, [[Pastoria City]] was founded on marshy soils that attracted wild Pokémon. Unlike other regions, Sinnoh is sometimes troubled by fog. {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} is often covered in a thick cloud that makes obstacles and Trainers difficult to see; fortunately for travelers, this can be easily cleared.

===Energy sources===
The Sinnoh region is famed for its energy production and conservation via natural resources. Different areas of Sinnoh use different sources of energy for the use of power generation, heating, and transport fuels. The [[Oreburgh Mine]] is one of the main features in Oreburgh City, as well as the city's leading energy source. Its energy is exported to many parts of the region, including its neighbor, [[Jubilife City]], whose large population consumes a lot of energy. The mine is the livelihood of the town. Vents in the town allow steam to escape and fresh air to enter the mine, likely also clearing the mine of any poison gas (which is historically the bane of coal miners). The mine is operated with the utmost care to avoid causing damage to the natural habitats of wild Pokémon. The system of taking coal out of the mine is automated.

Another local energy source is the [[Valley Windworks]]. The Valley Windworks is a large wind farm situated in a windy valley close to Mt. Coronet, so as to generate as much electricity as possible. It is located just off {{rt|205|Sinnoh}}, a short walk east from Floaroma Town. In the area, there are eight tall wind turbines which generate energy that is in turn processed by the power plant in the center of the area. Many towns benefit from the natural renewable energy including [[Floaroma Town]], and [[Eterna City]].

The third and final renewable energy source Sinnoh has to offer is [[Sunyshore City]]'s solar panels, which are ingeniously designed for the use of power and transportation. Because the city is on the coast and gets hit by a lot of sunlight, the solar panels were built to collect energy for little cost, no pollution, and convenience to the city's citizens. It was also built due to the lack of space. However, there is a disadvantage: the solar panel system is often broken, and the city will experience massive blackouts at times. Citizens of and visitors to the city are able to walk around the city on top of the solar panels.

==Sinnoh League==
{{main|Sinnoh League}}
[[File:Sinnoh Elite Four.png‎|thumb|right|250px|The current members of Elite Four]]
The regional Pokémon League in the Sinnoh region is known as the Sinnoh League. The Sinnoh League is composed of eight [[Gym Leaders]] and four [[Elite Four]] members, along with the {{pkmn|Champion}}. Pokémon Trainers who earn eight [[badge]]s by defeating the Gym leaders of the Sinnoh League qualify to challenge the Elite Four located in the {{si|Pokémon League}} building. Gym Leaders are located in different cities and towns, each with their own specialty type. It is the Gym leader's job to be the protector of their respective town or city, as they should be the strongest Trainer residing there. Once all Gym Leaders have been defeated, Trainers may face the Elite Four and its Champion. To defeat the Elite Four, all five Trainers must be defeated in succession.

===Gym Leaders===
{| align="center" style="background: #47443a; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 4px solid #47443a;" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #47443a;" colspan="4" | {{color2|9f9982|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background: #47443a;" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|9f9982|Generation IV}}
! style="background: #47443a;" colspan="2" align="center" | {{color2|9f9982|Region|Region:}} {{color2|9f9982|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #9f9982; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|47443a|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #9f9982;" | {{color|47443a|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #9f9982;" | {{color2|47443a|Type}}
! style="background: #9f9982; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|47443a|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
|}

===Elite Four===
{{elt/h|gen=IV|l=9f9982|d=47443a|league=Sinnoh}}
{{elt|type=Bug|pic=VSAaron.png|m=Aaron (Elite Four)|m2=Aaron|mjap=リョウ|mrm=Ryou}}
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSBertha.png|m=Bertha|mjap=キクノ|mrm=Kikuno}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSFlint.png|m=Flint (Elite Four)|m2=Flint|mjap=オーバ|mrm=Ōba}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSLucian.png|m=Lucian|mjap=ゴヨウ|mrm=Goyō}}
{{eltb|type=Cynthia|t=Various|pic=VSCynthia.png|m=Cynthia|mjap=シロナ|mrm=Shirona}}
|}

==Battle Frontier==
{{main|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)}}
===Frontier Brains===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Sinnoh Battle Frontier}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color}}|Frontier Brain Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color}}|Facility Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color}}|Commemorative print|Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{tower color}}"
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]] {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon Palmer|Palmer}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|タワータイクーンクロツグ Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu}}
| {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|バトルタワー Battle Tower}}
| {{print|tower|Silver|L}} {{print|tower|Silver|D}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|Silver Tower Prints}}
| {{print|tower|Gold|L}} {{print|tower|Gold|D}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|Gold Tower Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{factory color}}"
| [[File:VSThorton.png]] {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッドネジキ Factory Head Nejiki}}
| {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|バトルファクトリー Battle Factory}}
| {{print|factory|Silver|L}} {{print|factory|Silver|D}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|Silver Factory Prints}}
| {{print|factory|Gold|L}} {{print|factory|Gold|D}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|Gold Factory Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{arcade color}}"
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]] {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Arcade Star Dahlia}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|ルーレットゴーデスダリア Roulette Goddess Dahlia}}
| {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Arcade|Battle Arcade}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|バトルルーレット Battle Roulette}}
| {{print|arcade|Silver|L}} {{print|arcade|Silver|D}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Silver Arcade Prints}}
| {{print|arcade|Gold|L}} {{print|arcade|Gold|D}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Gold Arcade Prints}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{castle color}}"
| [[File:VSDarach.png]] {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Castle Valet Darach}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|and}} {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Caitlin|Lady Caitlin}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|キャッスルバトラーコクラン&カトレア Castle Butler Kokuran & Cattleya}}
| {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle|Battle Castle}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|バトルキャッスル Battle Castle}}
| {{print|castle|Silver|L}} {{print|castle|Silver|D}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|Silver Castle Prints}}
| {{print|castle|Gold|L}} {{print|castle|Gold|D}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|Gold Castle Prints}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]] {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Hall Matron Argenta}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|ステージマドンナケイト Stage Madonna Kate}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}}" | {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Hall|Battle Hall}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|バトルステージ Battle Stage}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}};" | {{print|hall|Silver|L}} {{print|hall|Silver|D}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|Silver Hall Prints}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{print|hall|Gold|L}} {{print|hall|Gold|D}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|Gold Hall Prints}}
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Shinnoh DP Map.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sinnoh map from Diamond and Pearl]]
* If one were to draw lines to connect the three lakes of Sinnoh, they form a big triangle with [[Mt. Coronet]] at the center. This is the same formation that {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} make on the top of [[Spear Pillar]] with {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} in the middle, as well as the same formation put in areas relating to the [[Sinnoh myths]].
* Sinnoh is the only region of the main series games that has more than five letters in its name, having six.
* Sinnoh is also the only area traveled through where all the Gym Leaders that have been featured have appeared in an episode before Ash battled them.
* If a Pokémon hatches in an area exclusive to Platinum, then subsequently traded to Diamond and Pearl, its met location will display as "[[Faraway place]]", despite the fact that these areas (with the exception of the Distortion World and the Battle Frontier) are all within the Sinnoh region.
* Interestingly, Sinnoh has an [[List of locations by index number (Generation IV)|index number location]] programmed into [[Generation IV]] for it, despite the fact that all Sinnoh locations are programmed into the games already. This index location is at #2006, while coincidentally, was the Japanese release of Sinnoh's first games, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. This does not happen for the other three regions programmed in (i.e. Kanto is 2003, not 1996, Johto is 2004, not 1999, and Hoenn is 2005, not 2002). This data is unused during normal gameplay (i.e. without hacking); Pokémon from Sinnoh traded to a game taking place in Johto display their normal "met at" area, much like Pokémon from [[Kanto]] do when traded to Emerald.
* Sinnoh has the most places to {{m|fly}} out of all regions so far, having eighteen.
* Sinnoh is tied with [[Unova]] for having the most [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]] in cities, all eight of them. [[Kanto]] comes in second with having Gyms in seven cities ({{isl|Cinnabar}} does not count because it is considered as an island, as opposed to a city). And both [[Hoenn]] and [[Johto]] are tied at six gyms in cities.
* Sinnoh has been shown to have more {{Shiny}} Pokémon inhabiting it than any other region featured in the [[List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime#Shiny Pokémon|anime]] with a total of seven; {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Ditto}}, [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou, Entei, Suicune]], and {{p|Ariados}}.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 신오 ''Sin'o''
| From the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 神奧／神奥 ''Shén'aò''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}

==See also==
* {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
* {{game|Platinum}}

==References==
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[[File:Red Title.png|frame|right|The title screen of {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red Version|s}}]]
A '''version''' of the Pokémon games is a {{pkmn|games|game}}, up to present, always released on a [[Nintendo]] handheld system and developed by [[Game Freak]], which follows the now-standard model of a {{player}}'s journey through a specific [[region]] to collect all of the species of Pokémon there. Collectively, the twenty one games with the suffix "version" are known by fans as the '''main series''' of Pokémon games.

==Version formula==
What makes a Pokémon game a "version", aside from the label on the box and game media, is the standard plot which is shared by all of them. The player begins the game in a small town, having no {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of their own. Through a course of events, he or she will come into contact with their region's native [[Pokémon professor]], who will then allow them to keep a [[starter Pokémon]] of their choice. The starter Pokémon is always one of a group of three, a {{type2|Grass}}, {{type2|Fire}}, or {{type2|Water}}, and the character who will become the {{player}}'s [[rival]] will choose or already have the Pokémon whose [[type]] is [[super effective]] against that of the player's choice. The exceptions to this are {{game|Yellow}}, in which the player starts with {{p|Pikachu}} and the rival starts with {{p|Eevee}}, and {{game|Black and White|s}}, where one of the player's rivals ([[Bianca]]) starts with the Pokémon whose type is [[not very effective]] against the player's.

It is at this point where the storyline of all nineteen diverge. The player is allowed to journey across the entire region, capturing any [[wild Pokémon]] he or she chooses to, and using a [[party]] he or she assembles to take on the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of the region. Alongside encounters with both other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and repeated interactions with their rival, a [[villainous team]] will arrive to cause trouble early on in the player's quest, touting plans to seriously affect the world detrimentally and sometimes to capture [[legendary Pokémon]] to do their bidding.

After all eight Gym Leaders have been defeated, by showing the [[Badge]]s to a guard or many guards, the player can enter the [[Pokémon League]], where the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} await challengers.

Though the game can be considered over as soon as the player has defeated the Champion, the player's other task of completing the [[Pokédex]] remains. After this has been done, the player will receive a [[diploma]] for completing the [[regional Pokédex]] and another for completing the [[National Pokédex]] (only one diploma is awarded in games with only one Pokédex). Starting in Generation III, a new task is added in order to fully complete the game: obtaining all {{ga|Trainer card}} [[Trainer stars|stars]].

==Mascots==
{{main|Version mascot}}
On the boxart for each game, one Pokémon, always introduced during the [[generation]] that game is a part of, or a remake of, will appear. This Pokémon has become known by fans as a [[version mascot]], and beginning in [[Generation II]], has always (with the exception of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, remakes of the [[Generation I]] games) been the [[legendary Pokémon]] available in that game at the climax of the storyline.

==Relation to one another==
When a generation of Pokémon games begins, a pair of games, seen as counterparts to one another, is always released. These paired versions feature the same exact storyline as each other, but some of the Pokémon available in either one are different. For example, one game may have the {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon {{p|Electabuzz}}, while the other has {{p|Magmar}}, a {{type2|Fire}}. These Pokémon, due to their usual exclusivity to one or two of the games in a generation, are typically known as [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] and must be [[trade]]d between games in order to complete the Pokédex, a feature that has encouraged collaboration among players since the series began.

A later third game, usually to conclude the generation, is later released with several minor storyline tweaks, but with the same basic plot and taking place in the same [[region]]. Like the first two games, it will always be lacking some of the Pokémon present in one or both of the other games, but will also contain some of those missing from one of the them; thus, players of this third version must link together with the original pair to complete their Pokédex as well.

[[Generation III]] was the first generation to involve the release of ''two'' sets of paired versions: first {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and then {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. It was also the first generation that did not contain a third version for one of its pairs: the [[Hoenn]]-based Ruby and Sapphire were later joined by {{v2|Emerald}}, but the [[Kanto]]-based FireRed and LeafGreen did not receive a third version because they were [[remakes]] of [[Pokémon Red and Green versions]]. This was later mimicked in [[Generation IV]], except with [[Pokémon Platinum Version|the third version]] being released before [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver versions|the remakes]].

[[Generation V]] is still currently in progress and has had [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|one set of paired versions]] released and a second set, [[Pokémon Black and White 2 Versions|Pokémon Black and White 2]] to be released which are sequels to Black and White.

==List of versions==
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==Trivia==
* Each generation's third version does not use its mascot's original [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork. [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blastoise]] (Japanese), [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pikachu]] (Japanese and English), [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Suicune]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Rayquaza]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Giratina]] use specially made artwork.
** {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} also use specially made artwork.
* Generation II is the only generation which has only two main versions and one third version worldwide. Generation I has Blue as a third version and Yellow as an added fourth in Japan, Generation III has five with the remakes of Red and Green, Generation IV has five with the remakes of Gold and Silver, and Generation V, which is not yet completed, has four so far.

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[[File:Entei_Book.png|thumb|right|370px|An artist's interpretation of {{p|Entei}}, a legendary Pokémon, in the anime.]]
'''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 [[event Pokémon|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 |
Speed=101.15 }}

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: {{p|Victini}}. Victini's [[Unova Pokédex]] number is #000, coming before the region's [[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 very high regard in all forms of canon, though their status varies between the games and anime. For example, their {{wp|deity|godlike}} status is expressed in both the anime and the games, though in the anime they are shown to be able to breed, whereas in the games they cannot, and in the anime most of them supposedly cannot be caught in Poké balls, while in the games, they can. In the anime they are often only seen by special {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, usually the anime's main protagonist, [[Ash Ketchum]], and other people 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 [[Poké Ball]]s 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. {{si|Tobias}} is another Trainer who has been shown to have legendary Pokémon in Poké Balls, seeing to own a {{p|Darkrai}} and a {{p|Latios}}. 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 [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] kept a {{p|Latias}} in a Poké Ball.

There are some cases where legendary Pokémon are implied to breed in the wild, as seen with {{p|Lugia}}, though this is not the case in the games. Some are not immortal nor invincible, as seen by the death of {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}. The injury of {{p|Arceus}} is also a debatable factor in the immortality of legendaries. Only some, in fact, are often considered unique, some of these being {{an|Mewtwo}} (due to the [[The Birth of Mewtwo|circumstances of its creation]]), {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, and {{p|Zekrom}}, due to their roles in the creation of the Pokémon world 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 the first 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====
{{main|Legendary birds}}
[[File:Legendary birds.png|thumb|right|270px|{{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Articuno}}, and {{p|Moltres}}; art from a [[Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos (Warner Bros. promo)|TCG card]] 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 {{OBP|Lugia|M02}} 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 {{pkmn2|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====
{{main|Legendary beasts}}
[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Eusine]] and {{ga|Lyra}} discover {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} 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 based on many different creatures, both real and mythical, as well as mythological deities, 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. It is unknown whether the three were already a Suicune, Raikou, and Entei when they died, or whether they were simply three non-legendary Pokémon, and Ho-oh reincarnated them as the first legendary beasts. In the case of the latter, it is possible that these three would be the original three beasts, who created multiple decendants. For example, a new Entei is said to be born whenever a new volcano is formed.

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 {{OBP|Entei|M03}} taking a central role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' and {{OBP|Suicune|M04}} 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|{{p|Lugia}} and {{p|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]], the home of Lugia, was struck by lightning, burned to the ground, and they both flew away, Lugia resolved 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. This implied that legendary Pokémon could breed, though it is unknown whether this is should be considered a "mistake" by the anime cannon, as legendary Pokémon cannot breed in the games.

Ho-Oh has a much greater focus during Generation II, being named as the creator 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|{{p|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, [[Celebi (M04)|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 Ball]]s 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. A {{OBP|Celebi|M13}} also played an important role in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', where [[Grings Kodai]] wanted to use the "ripple of time" created by Celebi's time travels to allow himself to get visions of the future.

===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====
{{main|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. They are based on the three ancient ages of humanity, the ice age, the stone age, and the iron age. 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 [[Legendary golems (M08)|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====
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[[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, {{si|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====
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[[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}}, being the first legendary trio to be version mascots, and represent the three major components of the Earth: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere. Said to have shaped the land and sea, {{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, with the intention of awakening them to make more homes for Pokémon of the land or sea. Eventually, the plan goes wrong, 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 ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|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 annoyance of viewers. Rayquaza appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it fought against the pair of {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}.

====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 starting from [[Generation IV]] games with special meteorites found in [[Veilstone City]], {{rt|3|Kanto}} and [[Nacrene City]].

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 {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}} 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====
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[[File:Mesprit Azelf Uxie anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Uxie}} in the anime]]
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]], 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}}. 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====
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[[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 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, {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} appeared together, fighting, in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', while Dialga and {{mov|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, {{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 {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} 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, somewhat 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.

====Heatran====
[[File:Heatran anime.png|thumb|right|{{p|Heatran}} in the anime]]
{{p|Heatran}} is the embodiment of the planet's boiling {{wp|core}}, 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:Regigigas anime.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 [[Ten'i Village]]. 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, {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} starred in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where it set out to destroy [[Michina Town]] 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 Town 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|160px|{{ga|Hilda}}, {{p|Victini}}, and {{ga|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 star of ''[[M14|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram]]''.

====Legendary musketeers====
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{{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, antelopes, oxen, goats, 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====
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{{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}} are a trio of Pokémon based on Japanese deities: {{wp|Fūjin}}, god of wind, {{wp|Raijin}}, god of thunder and lightning, and {{wp|Inari Ōkami|Inari}}, a fertility god. Together the three represent the heavens and the nourishing effect the sky has upon the earth.

====Tao trio====
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[[File:Reshiram Zekrom anime.png|thumb|right|280px|{{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}]]
{{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}} represent balance through the aspects of {{wp|Tao|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 willingly fight each other.

Reshiram and Zekrom are the stars of ''[[M14|Pokémon The Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom and Pokémon The Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram ]]'' along with Victini.

{{p|Kyurem}} is related to Zekrom and Reshiram. Kyurem represents {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}, which is the absence of Yin and Yang.

Kyurem is the star of ''[[M15|Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo]]'' along with Keldeo.

====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.

Meloetta will make its anime debut in the [[Pikachu short]] [[PK23]], which will air alongside M15.

====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==
* Though {{p|Unown}} is not considered to be a legendary Pokémon, in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'', {{p|Unown}} are shown in [[Molly Hale]]'s ''Book of Legendary Pokémon'', their power appears to match that of legendary Pokémon and they are explicitly referred to as legendary Pokémon.
* 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, only appearing in the opening sequences of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. 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}}.
* In the [[Pokémon Ultimate Handbook]], {{p|Delibird}} is erroneously classified as a legendary.

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

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History of the Pokémon world

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{{fan speculation}}

There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of the [[Pokémon world]] as it is known to us today. Nobody knows if such legends are true or not, but there are many clues in the games, anime and manga that suggest that they are.

Below is a timeline of events in the history of the Pokémon world, primarily those established in the [[canon]] of the [[Pokémon game]]s since these apply most to other forms of canon. There is also a separate [[Timeline of events in the anime|timeline of events]] for the [[Pokémon anime]].

Please note that the below timeline is based on speculation and possible information from different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.

It is still unknown exactly where Generation V fits in the timeline, but the dialog of both the Team Rocket Grunt in [[Icirrus City]] and [[Cynthia]], as well as [[Caitlin]]'s older appearance, indicate that Generation V must happen at least a few years after the events of Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}.

==Timeline==
===Beginning of the {{pkmn|universe}}===
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|thumb|right|290px|Palkia, Giratina and Dialga]]
* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first Pokémon in existence. Arceus creates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, giving them power over {{wp|time}}, {{wp|space}}, and {{wp|antimatter}}. Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]], retreating into their own [[dimensions]] afterwards, with a point of access being at the ancient [[Spear Pillar]] in Sinnoh.
* Arceus creates {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, giving knowledge, emotion, and willpower to all living things that come into existence in the Pokémon world. The three dive into caves at the bottom of [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] in Sinnoh, giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".
* {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, likely from hardened magma and earth, 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]]. Kyogre and Groudon then proceed to fill the sea and create land, 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 Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they {{m|rest}} until the events of [[Generation III]] many years later. The {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Red Orb|Red}} and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers.
[[File:Regis.png|thumb|right|200px| The Legendary Golems: Regice, Registeel and Regirock]]
*Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the regions, and at some point created {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}}s before falling into a deep sleep.

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil|fossils]] and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

* '''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
** Earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] exist. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.
** First humans appear in the Pokémon world.
** At some point after the Iron Age, Regigigas is sealed away in Snowpoint Temple, and Regirock, Regice and Registeel are sealed away at various points across the [[Hoenn]] region.
** At some point 300 million years ago, an ancient version of {{p|Genesect}} was born. Team Plasma later used its DNA to create an infinitely stronger version of {{p|Genesect}} with cybernetic technology.
** At some point 10,000 years ago during the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.
* '''3000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
** The [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] are created.
* '''2500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
** The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
* '''1500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
** 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.
** The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.
** {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates and becomes weaker.

===Recent history===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|right|290px|Ecruteak City]]

* '''Hundreds of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
** The legends of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s past.

* '''c. 700 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
** [[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

* '''c. 500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
** The first {{p|Spiritomb}} is sealed in the [[Hallowed Tower]] for its unforgivable misdeeds.
** The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

* '''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
** [[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by a long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.
** The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented by a ninja.

* '''c. 150 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
** [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]], Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.
** The first [[Pokémon League]] competitions take place.

* '''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
** [[Village Bridge]] is constructed after the river flooded the area.

* '''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
** The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
** {{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].

* '''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
** {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert#In Unova|desert]].

* '''1969:'''
** [[Pewter Museum of Science#Exhibits|First humans land on the Moon]].

* '''11 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
**{{ga|Red}} is born.
**{{ga|Leaf}} is born.

* '''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
** The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
** The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.
** Rotom inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:
* '''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
** A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. Mew gives birth, the only known case of a live Pokémon birth (possibly due to the scientists' genetic experimentation), and the scientists name the newborn {{p|Mewtwo}} on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]]. At some point after Mewtwo's birth, Mew goes to [[Faraway Island]].
** [[Mr. Fuji]], the writer of the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]], goes to Faraway Island and leaves a message on the island's sign on the 6th of September, October, November, or December (depending on which of these months appear in the message) sometime after Mewtwo's escape.
** After leaving his message in Faraway Island, Mr. Fuji goes to [[Lavender Town]] and has lived there ever since.
** [[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's gym]] is declared the official gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
** Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
** The [[Battle Frontier]] opens in [[Hoenn]].

* '''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
** [[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to research the myths of the region.

* '''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
** The events of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:'''
*** {{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after their rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[badge]]s of [[Kanto]], defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]], then its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Net Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
*** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s son/daughter, however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and, with the help of {{p|Rayquaza}}, calming both {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, he/she challenges and defeats Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion him/herself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

* '''Between [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}} and [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}}:'''
** The events of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}.
** Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of many areas on the island.
** {{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]].
** {{ga|Red}} leaves to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as Gym Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
** Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{type2|Dark}}s in the region of Kanto. ''(The events of FireRed and LeafGreen retcon this discovery and say that they had always been known as Generation III and I are considered to take place contemporaneously. This is backed up by HeartGold and SoulSilver, when Jasmine's pre-battle speech was changed from the subject that the Steel-type was recently discovered.)''
** [[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when its {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a [[Johto Safari Zone|new Safari Zone]] in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
** A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
** [[Miracle Cycle]] moves from [[Cerulean City]] to [[Goldenrod City]].
** {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.
** Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
** A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
** [[Blaine]] relocates his gym to the [[Seafoam Islands]] due to his gym on [[Cinnabar Island]] being destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

* '''After [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''
** [[Human]]s abandon the PokéPark.
** The Sky Prism breaks.
** The events of [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].

* '''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]] ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]):'''
** The events of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]].
*** {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with his/her [[starter Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon, and challenges him/her as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact [[Giovanni]]. As they are defeated, the leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at the [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares him/her ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where he/she meets and defeats {{ga|Red}}.
*** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker, (apart from in Platinum canon, where they receive their starter Pokémon before actually reaching the lake) their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight gyms to gain the badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{P|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion him/herself.
** [[Hayley]], a friend of Bebe, opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

* '''Approximately two years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''
** [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] return in the [[Orre|Orre Region]], and create [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]], a supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Pokémon]], but their plans are thwarted by [[Michael]]. Meanwhile, [[Dr. Kaminko]] and [[Chobin]] invent [[Robo Groudon]] and [[Robo Kyogre]], and [[Professor Krane]] invents the [[Purify Chamber|purification chamber]], where Shadow Pokémon can be purified more easily.

* '''Between [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
** The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part returns to [[Unova]] intending to reform Team Rocket there as he [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|previously stated]]. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
** [[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
** Team Plasma, under [[N]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.

* '''A few years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
** The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}.
***{{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to seperate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight gyms and earning all eight badges. After earning the eighth badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the champion [[Alder]] and promtply summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon Leauge Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to seperate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and releases his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Eilte Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming champion of Unova.
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[[File:RegionsMoviesMap.jpg|thumb|right|350px|A map of the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions.]]
A '''region''' (Japanese: '''地方''' ''chihō'') is an organized area of the [[Pokémon world]]. There are at most sixteen known regions that have appeared in the various Pokémon canons.

==In the main series==
Five regions have appeared in the [[version|main series]] of Pokémon games. They are, in order of appearance, [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unova]]. Each region has been the setting of at least three games (four games in the case of Unova) in the generation in which it debuts.

The regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region will have its own [[Pokémon League]], comprised of eight [[Gym Leader]]s. Once these eight are defeated, Trainers can challenge the regional [[Elite Four]], which may or may not be shared with another, nearby region (so far, Johto do not have their own Elite Four; Johto shares one with Kanto). Each one also typically has a [[Pokémon professor]], who teach youngsters about Pokémon and give out [[starter Pokémon]] to them. There is usually a [[villainous teams|villainous team]] operating within the region, who uses Pokémon to further their goals.

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.

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] explains that [[Sinnoh]], [[Kanto]], and [[Hoenn]] (and probably [[Johto]] and others) are part of a larger [[Pokémon nation|country]], whose name has yet to be revealed. This concept is similar to the {{wp|regions of Japan}}, which the Pokémon world has been [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|modeled after]], and from which the Pokémon nation's Kanto region takes its name. Unova is known to be located far away from Kanto and Johto, and as such may not be part of this country.

===Art===
<gallery>
File:HGSS Kanto.png|Kanto, in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
File:JohtoMap.png|Johto, in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
File:HoennIIIE.png|Hoenn, in {{game|Emerald}}
File:Pt Sinnoh.png|Sinnoh, in {{game|Platinum}}
File:Unova alt.png|Unova, in {{game|Black and White|s}}
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==In side series==
The region of the [[Generation III]] side series games, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], [[Orre]] has similar characteristics to the main series regions but lacks some basic main series features. There are mostly [[Pokémon Trainer]]s inhabiting the region. There are very few [[List of cities and towns by name|settlements]] and no [[Routes|routes]]. There is no official [[Pokémon League]], but rather a variety of facilities which offer consecutive battles. There is a regional professor, [[Professor Krane]] and regional villains, [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]]. [[Wild Pokémon]] only appear in rare areas called [[Poké Spots]].

===Art===
<gallery>
File:Orre.png|Orre in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
</gallery>

==In spin off games==
The regions in spin off games differ dramatically from the regions in the main series. Regions like [[Fiore]], [[Almia]] and [[Oblivia]] are much smaller and have different cultures. They prefer Pokémon as pets instead of tools for battling. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are not present in the regions. Pokémon are not kept inside [[Poké Ball]]s and wild Pokémon can be seen wandering cities as well as routes. Pokémon Rangers act as authority, helping Pokémon and people in need. There are no individual gyms, an Elite Four or a Champion. However, Rangers can take the Capture Challenge to test their skills. Despite their peaceful natures, there is however, [[villainous teams]] that operate within both regions that capture and use Pokémon to further their goals of world domination. [[Team Dim Sun|One such villainous team]] has been know to brainwash Pokémon using their [[Gigaremo units|advanced technology]], causing them to lose their memories and wreak havoc.

The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series takes place in a region that is populated solely by Pokémon; humans do not live there. Most Pokémon live in dungeons, as there is shown to be hardly any modernized communities among Pokémon themselves. The only towns shown are [[Pokémon Square]], [[Treasure Town]], and [[Shaymin Village]], all of which are very small. Some of the Pokémon within them form exploration teams that explore dungeons and help Pokémon in need. There is an associated federation similar to the Ranger Union in Fiore and Almia that organizes all activities for rescue and exploration teams. The [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]] is where beginning exploration teams live and learn the basics. The [[Makuhita Dojo]] and [[Marowak Dojo]]s are places somewhat similar to Gyms in the main regions where exploration teams hone their skills.

[[Pokémon Snap]] is set on [[Pokémon Island]], an isolated reserve home to many species of Pokémon. It appears to have a relationship with the [[Kanto]] region of the main series, as [[Professor Oak]] appears to have some authority over the island. [[Pokémon Channel]] is set in [[Mintale Town]], which is inhabited by many species of Pokémon. Humans may live there too; there is at least one suburban area. [[Holon]] and the [[TCG Islands]] appear in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|eponymous video games]]. The relationship of these regions with the others is unclear.

===Art===
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File:Unmarked Fiore.png|Fiore, in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}
File:Almia.png|Almia, in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
File:Oblivia artwork.png|Oblivia, in [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
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==In the anime==
The protagonists of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{ashfr|traveling companions}}, have visited the first five main series regions (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh and Unova) in the same order the games have been released. To accommodate plots, story arcs, and episode numbers, regions in the anime are much larger than their game counterparts. The regions are shown to have a number of cities and towns that are [[List of anime locations by region|not present in the games]]. In some cases, some areas are moved to a different region from their game counterparts. For example, the [[Hoenn]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in {{game|Emerald}} was not in [[Hoenn]] in the anime. It was located in [[Kanto]], with the different facilities scattered all over the region rather being located on an island.

Additionally, one region exists in the anime that does not exist in any video game. The [[Orange Archipelago]] was the tropical setting for the [[Pokémon: The Adventures in the Orange Islands|second season]] of the anime. Located south of Kanto and Johto, it differs from the standard region formula, with only four gyms. This truncated version of events is likely due to the Orange Islands being a [[filler episode|"filler" arc]] while Nintendo prepared the release of the [[Generation II|second generation]] of Pokémon.

==Trivia==
* All main series regions introduced in odd-numbered generations have had at least one gym that has had more than one [[Gym Leader]] depending on either [[generation]] or version.
* The names of the five regions visited in the main series games are all composed of four kana: カントー (Kanto), ジョウト (Johto), ホウエン (Hoenn), シンオウ (Sinnoh), and イッシュ (Unova).

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There are various methods of '''transportation''' used in the [[Pokémon world]].

==Land==
===Shoes===
====Normal shoes====
These are the primary way of getting around in the games. The {{player}} starts with these, and with them is able to walk around. They are used by pressing the directional controls.

====Running shoes====
Introduced in [[Generation III]], the [[running shoes]] are a pair of shoes that allow the player to run by holding down the B button in conjunction with the directional pad. Running is not allowed in most buildings however, until [[Generation IV]]. Running speed is affected by terrain, such as marshes and snow. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the Running Shoes can be triggered on and off by using the touch screen.

===Cycles===
====Bikes====
[[File:EP036.png|200px|thumb|right|A bunch of cyclists in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang!]]''.]]
=====Generation I and II=====
In the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] games, as well as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, there is only a basic [[bicycle]] which is sold by [[Miracle Cycle]]. Only one obstacle is passable solely by bicycle, and that is [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]. Bicycling is not allowed in most buildings.

=====Generation III=====
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, there are two types of bicycles: the {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}} and {{DL|Bicycle|Acro Bike}}. They can be swapped at [[Rydel's Cycles]] in [[Mauville City]].

The Mach Bike can move so fast that it can climb muddy slopes or pass over weak ground without falling through. If the player collides with something, the speed at which they are traveling will reset. On the [[Seaside Cycling Road]], the player's time and amount of collisions are recorded, and will be sent over to another player if the records are swapped. In addition, there is a period of two blocks of acceleration and deceleration when traveling on the Mach Bike, which makes immediate stops impossible.

The Acro Bike has the same speed as the bikes in earlier games, but can climb rocks in areas like {{rt|112|Hoenn}} and travel on white rails on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} and other places. In addition, if the B button is held while on the Acro Bike, the player will perform a wheelie. If the B button and directional pad are used together, the player is able to bunny hop over small gaps.

=====Generation IV=====
In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, only one bicycle is available. This model however, has two gears which can be changed by pressing the B button, allowing [[Bike obstacles|obstacles]] to be jumped over with sufficient speed. Unlike the previous generations, bikes cannot be ridden in any buildings in Diamond and Pearl. This was changed in Platinum. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the bike only has one speed, as in Generation II.

=====In the anime=====
Bikes are used at various times in the anime, most notably when {{Ash}} borrows {{an|Misty}}'s bike, but crashes, thus ruining it. This bike is alluded to frequently throughout the first few seasons as a reason why Misty is angry at Ash. All of the main female characters, up until {{series2|Best Wishes}}, owned bikes, which were eventually destroyed. In the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, when Ash and {{ashfr}} were traveling on {{si|Cycling Road}}, they used bikes. {{an|Barry}} is also seen with a bike in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]''.

===={{wp|Motorcycle|Motorbikes}}====
[[File:Wes's Motorcycle.png|left|thumb|Wes's motorcycle, as seen in the beginning of {{g|Colosseum}}]]
=====In the games=====
In {{g|Colosseum}}, [[Wes]] rides a futuristic levitating motorcycle.

The {{tc|Biker}}, {{tc|Roughneck|Cue Ball}}{{tt|*|Cue Balls are shown with motorcycles in FireRed and LeafGreen only}}, and [[Charles|Motorcyclist]] Trainer classes use motorbikes.

=====In the anime=====
Motorbikes have been used by [[Officer Jenny]] multiple times.
A [[Pokémon poacher|Pokémon hunter]] used a motorcycle in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' when he was chasing {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}.
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===Trucks===
[[File:Trucks anime.png|220px|thumb|right|A group of trucks in the anime]]
====Moving truck====
A truck is used by the player's family to move from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]] in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. The player starts the game inside of the truck.

====[[S.S. Anne#Rumors|S.S. Anne truck]]====
A truck is located in a normally inaccessible part of the S.S. Anne, in Red and Blue. There were rumors that one can get a Mew or a rare item by using {{m|Strength}} on it. However, these proved to be false. In FireRed and LeafGreen, if the [[Itemfinder]] is used to look for an item near the truck, a [[Lava Cookie]] can be found instead, as possibly a reference to the rumors.

====[[Skyarrow Bridge]]====
Trucks can be seen on the Skyarrow Bridge. They are driving on the road beneath the walkway for pedestrians.

====[[Unova Route 4|Route 4]]====
Trucks can be seen driving on the highway.

===Trains===
====Magnet Train====
The [[Magnet Train]] runs between [[Saffron City]] and [[Goldenrod City]], connecting [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] in the [[Generation II]] games and their [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver versions|Generation IV remakes]]. It was constructed some time after [[Generation I]]. To ride it, a person needs a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Pass}}, which was given to those displaced by the train stations' construction. A Pass can be received by the [[Copycat (character)|Copycat]] if the player returns her doll which was given to her by the player in Generation I and the [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions|Generation III remakes]] and found by a person in [[Vermilion City]].

====Freight train====
A freight train appeared in ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''. It consisted of a red steam locomotive, numerous freight wagons and a passenger carriage at the rear. It runs on a line in the mountainous areas of [[Johto]]. The [[Pichu Brothers]] enjoy going for rides on it. {{DL|PokéPark (theme park)|The Pichu Brothers' Rascal Railway}} at {{OBP|PokéPark|theme park}} is likely based on this train.

====Ampharos Train====
A train powered solely by [[Ampharos Train crew|an Ampharos]] runs between [[Snowpoint City]] and [[Lake Acuity]] in [[Sinnoh]]. It was featured in ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks]]''.

====Battle Subway====
The [[Battle Subway]], accessible in [[Unova]] from [[Nimbasa City]], functions as Unova's version of the [[Battle Tower]]. One train can also be ridden by the player to [[Anville Town]].

====Other Trains====
* Some passenger trains appeared in ''[[AG157|Time-Warp Heals All Wounds]]''.
* [[Outskirt Stand]] in [[Orre]] appears to be made from an old steam locomotive.
* There is also an [[The Under Subway|underground railway]] in Orre.
* [[LaRousse City]] has a monorail that circles the city, providing access to the central island.
* The various areas of the [[Pastoria City|Pastoria]] [[Great Marsh]] are accessed by rail.
* Another train appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', within which {{mov|Shaymin|Shaymin|11}} transforms into its Sky Forme.
* There are old, disused train tracks in [[Nacrene City]] in the [[Unova]] region.

==={{wp|Skateboard}}s===
In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', Ash and {{Gary}} race on skateboards. Skateboards were also supposed to appear in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} as a different mode of transportation, but that idea was scrapped.

==={{wp|Segway PT|Segway}}s===
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] rode segways, although they were referred to as scooters.

==={{wp|Car}}s===
[[File:ScottsCar.png|right|thumb|[[Scott]]'s car]]
Cars are used multiple times in the anime. Among the people with cars are [[Scott]](whose car is based on a 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird), [[Norman]], [[Reggie]], [[Professor Birch]], [[Bertha]], [[Eusine]], [[Cynthia]], {{an|Professor Oak}} and [[Professor Juniper]].

An amphibious car is used by [[Grings Kodai]] and [[Goone]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

==={{wp|Limousines}}===
[[Paris]] is seen coming out of a limo(a 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limo) with her {{p|Lopunny}} in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]''.

==={{wp|Tank}}s===
[[Nastina]] was seen using a tank in ''[[EP019|Tentacool and Tentacruel]]''. Team Rocket also used a tank in ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time!]]'', to try to kidnap all the Circus Pokémon.

==Air==
===={{wp|Airship}}s====
They are used frequently by villains. Futuristic airships of a large size, powered apparently by anti-gravity technology of some kind. [[J]], [[Lawrence III]], and [[Zero]] all owned airships.

====={{wp|Blimp}}s=====
[[File:Sinnoh Blimp Airport.png|thumb|The Blimp Airport in Sinnoh]]
Ash, Misty, Brock, and Team Rocket used a blimp in ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air!]]'' and ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. Another blimp is seen in ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper!]]''. Misty later used a blimp to go back to [[Cerulean City]] from the [[Mirage Kingdom]] in ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage]]''.

Ash, Dawn, Brock and {{an|Barry}}, along with Team Rocket, used an airship to go to [[Canalave City]] in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''. Khoury, Lyra, and Khoury's father bid farewell to Ash, Dawn, and Brock at a Blimp Airport in Sinnoh near the end of ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''.

===={{wp|Hot air balloon}}s====
[[File:Team Rocket Balloon.png‎|thumb|Team Rocket's Meowth balloon]]
Used by Team Rocket in many episodes. Some balloons were shaped as a {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, a {{p|Sneasel}}, a {{p|Gliscor}}, a {{p|Carnivine}}, and a {{MTR}}. A hot air-balloon was also used by Ash and co. in the episode ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]'', a {{p|Pikachu}} one in Mewtwo Returns, and by various contestants, including Ash, in ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]''. There were also others in various other episodes like ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' and in the movie ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. Hot air balloon-like aircraft or dirigibles were also used in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire]]'', however it possessed the notable difference of seeming to be driven forward in the air by Pokémon (in the episode's specific usage, Charizard).

===={{wp|Fixed-wing aircraft|Airplanes}}====
[[File:Jet Plane.png|thumb|Police Plane]]
Used by {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]''.

Used by [[Officer Jenny]] and other police officers in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]''.

[[Grings Kodai]] has a seaplane in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

The [[Unova]] region, due to being far away from the other regions, [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]], is said to be reachable by plane. A plane was used by {{Ash}} to get there.

In {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Mistralton City]] has an airport that houses two airplanes.

===={{wp|Hanglider}}s====
Used by [[Falkner]] in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''.

Used by [[Domino]] and many {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

Used by Team Rocket in ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]''.

===={{wp|Helicopter}}s====
[[File:Team Rocket Helicopter.png|thumb|One of Team Rocket's helicopters]]
Used by [[Team Rocket]], [[Team Magma]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Galactic]] multiple times and by {{si|Rhonda}} in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''. A pilot working with {{ra|Ben}} used one in ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]''.

===={{wp|Jet pack}}====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] rode on jet packs to go to the location of their mission. [[Domino]] also used one in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Jet packs are also used by the [[Team Rocket Trio]] in the Best Wishes series to escape from the "[[Twerps]]", replacing their traditional hot air-balloon getaway; it has thus proved to be more effective.

===={{wp|Flying car (fiction)|Air car}}====
Seen commonly in the various {{pkmn|manga}}. Most notably, [[Officer Jenny]] patrols in a flying car in the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. [[Wallace]] also has a flying car in [[Pokémon Adventures]].

===={{wp|Cable car}}====
A cable car is the only transport to the summit of [[Mt. Chimney]] in the Hoenn region. The cable cars here have appeared in both the [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|games]] and the [[AG054|anime]].

==Water==
====Royal Unova====
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The '''[[Royal Unova]]''' is a luxury liner in the [[Unova]] region that sails up the river from [[Castelia City]]. It sails every [[Time|evening]] and returns to Castelia City when it is officially night. Many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s ride the ship. The Royal Unova can sometimes be seen passing underneath the [[Skyarrow Bridge]] while the player crosses the bridge, even if it is not evening when the player does so.

====S.S. Anne====
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[[File:SS Anne.png|thumb|{{ga|Red}} leaving the S.S. Anne]]
Depending on the [[canon]], the '''[[S.S. Anne]]''' stops only once every four years, annually, or monthly in [[Vermilion City]]. The {{DL|List of key items in Generation I|S.S. Ticket}} that is needed to board the ship is only given away to exclusive people, such as [[Bill]] and [[Professor Oak]]. However, they can give the ticket away to others.

====S.S. Aqua====
{{main|S.S. Aqua}}
The '''[[S.S. Aqua]]''' is a boat that runs between [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] and [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]].

====S.S. Tidal====
{{main|S.S. Tidal}}
The '''[[S.S. Tidal]]''' is a boat that mostly runs in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]].

After the player has become the {{pkmn|Champion}}, it will always run between [[Lilycove City]] and [[Slateport City]], and to the {{ho|Battle Tower}} in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire]]. However, it will also run to other places if the player has a ticket. With the [[Battle Pass]], it will run to the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} (in {{V2|Emerald}}); with the [[Eon Ticket]], it will run to [[Southern Island]]; with the [[MysticTicket]], it will run to [[Navel Rock]]; with the [[AuroraTicket]], it will run to [[Birth Island]]; and with the [[Old Sea Map]], it will run to [[Faraway Island]].

====S.S. Cactus====
{{main|Abandoned Ship}}
The '''[[Abandoned Ship|S.S. Cactus]]''' was a large ship from the Hoenn Region, that supposedly carried large amounts of passengers and cargo. However, for some reason, the ship was partially submerged along {{rt|108|Hoenn}}, where it currently remains ruined on a sandbar. It is not specifically known where the boat ran between, though based on its location, one could assume it might have stopped at either [[Slateport City]] or [[Dewford Town]]. In present day, many Pokémon live in it, and lots of Trainers enjoy exploring and training on the boat, known as the '''Abandoned Ship'''.

====Seagallop Ferries====
{{main|Seagallop Ferries}}
The [[Seagallop Ferries]] run between [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]] and each of the nine [[Sevii Islands]].

There are currently four known tickets that can be used to board a Seagallop Ferry: The {{DL|Sevii Island passes|Tri-Pass}} allows the holder to travel to [[Knot Island|Knot]], [[Boon Island|Boon]] and [[Kin Island|Kin]] Islands, the {{DL|Sevii Island passes|Rainbow Pass}} to the same three islands, as well as [[Floe Island|Floe]], [[Chrono Island|Chrono]], [[Fortune Island|Fortune]], and [[Quest Island|Quest]] Islands, the [[MysticTicket]] allows travel to [[Navel Rock]], and the [[AuroraTicket]] allows travel to [[Birth Island]].

====S.S. Spiral====
{{main|S.S. Spiral}}
The S.S. Spiral is a boat in [[Sinnoh]] that runs from [[Snowpoint City]] to the [[Fight Area]] in the [[Battle Zone]].

In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the S.S. Spiral was a regular looking ship. However, in {{game|Platinum}}, it had a redesign. The S.S. Spiral became a red boat with a crane on the back, and, its possible namesake, two spinning drills to part the ice floes in the area from Snowpoint City to the Battle Zone.

====S.S. Libra====
{{main|S.S. Libra}}
The S.S. Libra runs from [[Orre]] to other regions and is used as a Pokémon cargo ship. During the events of {{Pokémon XD}}, it was destroyed by [[Shadow Lugia]] and all the Pokémon currently in it were transformed into [[Shadow Pokémon]]. [[Michael]] later found its remains near [[Phenac City]].

====The Union====
{{main|The Union}}
The Union was hand crafted by [[Booker]] and remains at the [[Ranger Union]] in [[Almia]]. Before retirement, [[Murph]] took it to the [[Oblivia]] region to assist {{ra|Ben}} and {{ra|Summer}} with their missions there.

===={{wp|Submarine}}s====
[[File:Magikarp Submarine.png|thumb|One of Team Rocket's [[Team Rocket's mechas|submarines]]]]
Used by {{TRT}} many times and by Ash and his friends in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' and in ''[[AG094|Relicanth Really Can!]]''. In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, a [[Submarine Explorer 1|submarine]] made by [[Captain Stern]] is stolen by [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]] (depending on version) to reach [[Seafloor Cavern]], where either {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}} is.

=====Pokémon Pincher's Submarine=====
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This is a submarine that is owned by the [[Pokémon Pinchers]]. It is later crashed.
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====Other routes====
A variety of other unnamed boats are known to exist, for example:

* A ferry from the [[Seafoam Islands]] in [[Kanto]] to [[Littleroot Town]] in [[Hoenn]] (anime, [[EP273]]).
* A ferry from [[Petalburg City]] in [[Hoenn]] to somewhere north of [[Viridian City]] in [[Kanto]] (anime, [[AG132]]).
* A ferry from somewhere in [[Kanto]] to [[Twinleaf Town]] in [[Sinnoh]] (anime, [[AG192]]).
* A ferry from [[Lily of the Valley Island]] to [[Twinleaf Town]] in [[Sinnoh]] (anime, [[DP190]]).
* A ferry from [[Twinleaf Town]] in [[Sinnoh]] to [[Kanto]] (anime, [[DP191]]).
* A boat from just outside [[Rustboro City]] to [[Dewford Town]] in [[Hoenn]] (games).
* A boat from [[Dewford Town]] to [[Slateport City]] in [[Hoenn]] (games).
* A ferry from [[Canalave City]] to [[Iron Island]] in [[Sinnoh]] (games).
* A ferry from [[Canalave City]] to [[Fullmoon Island]] in [[Sinnoh]] (games).
* A ferry from [[Canalave City]] to [[Newmoon Island]] in [[Sinnoh]] (games).
* [[Unova]] is said to be accessible by boat, due to being far away from the regions [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]].

===={{wp|Kayak}}s and {{wp|canoe}}s====
Used by a [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', and by Ash and his friends in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.

====[[Team Rocket]]'s boats====
Team Rocket has used many different boats in the anime.

===={{wp|Steam boat}}s====
Ash and his friends went on a {{p|Wailord}}-shaped Steam Boat in ''[[DP039|Steamboat Willies!]]''.

==All==
===Pokémon===
[[File:Riding on Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Pokémon riding on other Pokémon]]
Pokémon are also used occasionally for transportation. People, as well as Pokémon themselves, may ride on Pokémon for various reasons. This is mostly seen in races, wherein only Pokémon may be used to move around. This was first notable in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', where Ash and his friends joined a race. Ash and his friends also used {{AP|Lapras}} in going around the [[Orange Archipelago]].

Ash's {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon were rode on many times, mostly by {{AP|Pikachu}} for looking for something or attacking [[Team Rocket]]'s balloon. Pikachu rode on {{AP|Butterfree}} in episodes such as ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''. It also rode on Pidgeotto, Swellow and Staraptor, Ash's bird-based Pokémon, multiple times.

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