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Talk:List of glitches in Generation III/Archive 1

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ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Time Travel */

==Roaming IV glitch==
I think this glitch should be moved to the list of minor glitches. [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] 21:48, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:Hmm elaborate [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 21:53, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:Well, it's just a minor glitch, not a big one, so it shouldn't have its own page. [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] 22:02, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
::I also think that this should be on the list of minor glitches. There are more major glitches than this on the list. This page is much to short to be by itself. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 22:30, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
::I agree that It should be moved to it- it is very minor. Snorlax is also right- it is a short article, much too short to be alone. MOVE IT! [[User:Luxraychu|Luxraychu]] 20:13, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
:::The page 'List of minor glitches' is now a mere redirect. Shouldn't it be moved to '[[List of glitches in Generation III]]'? [[User:TyraniThrone|Tyrani]][[User talk:TyraniThrone|Throne]] 11:47, 27 July 2011 (UTC)

== Shiny Shadow Pokémon Glitch ==

Someone please give some more information on this glitch. Is it true, can it be fixed, anything. I was going to reset for shiny Legendary Beasts in Colosseum so I could have them in Gen III, but if they are not going to be shiny after I catch them there is no point in it. [[User:PkmnChmp5|PkmnChmp5]] 15:05, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
:Well, you can just save right before encountering them, and reset after you catch them. Catch, then check if they're Shiny; if not, reset. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 15:49, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
:: Yep, that would work. Just need to hope and pray I can catch them every encounter before they knock themselves out using struggle. [[User:PkmnChmp5|PkmnChmp5]] 20:50, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
Glitch explained.--[[User:Kaphotics|Kaphotics]] 07:56, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
:::Someone just added that a Pokémon's Ability can change between when it is the opponent's and after it has been snagged. This would mean that the personality value does change between being the opponent's and player's, since Ability is not affected by OT. If true, this would also mean that checking the opponent's ID rather than the player's isn't the only reason some Pokémon can change from Shiny to non-Shiny and vice versa. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:26, 2 January 2012 (UTC)
::::Not exactly. Ability isn't correlated with the actual PID in the GameCube games. They generate the ability separate and store only the PID for re-encounters; this requires the Ability to be re-generated. --[[User:Kaphotics|Kaphotics]] ([[User talk:Kaphotics|talk]]) 21:34, 18 January 2014 (UTC)

== Dewford Gym Glitch ==

False. It says it's removed in Emerald, but it's not. I checked Ruby and Emerald... [http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2223/pokemonruby02.png Click]. [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] 14:13, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
:According to the article, the glitch is that "the wall behind the right-hand statue in Dewford Gym" does it... that is the left statue, that's what it's supposed to do. [[User:Bluesun|Bluesun]] 14:17, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
::Aw... my bad. >_> [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] 14:35, 31 August 2011 (UTC)

== Poké Flute ==

I tested it on sleeping Pidgey (since both Snorlax[e]s on overworld are screwed), and after summoning Help button, the music was muted until the message informing about awaking sleeping Pokémon (where it changed from Poké Flute to wild battle) [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] 13:19, 3 September 2011 (UTC)

== IV Glitch ==

The IV glitch affects how fast the stats (except HP) grows, right?
Would it also affect the chances of the Pokémon being shiny?
[[User:Mpcamel1729|^^I^ rides camels… | love 'em. ]] ''([[User talk:Mpcamel1729|T^LK]])'' 03:01, 18 March 2012 (UTC)
:IVs aren't really related to growth rate, just the individual-based value that is used to determine each of its stats. In Gen III, Shininess is determined by [[personality value]], not IVs, so it won't affect it. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:32, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

== A glitch from FRLG ==

In FireRed and LeafGreen, whenever a NPC interacts the player character for a battle, the player does not turn around to face the NPC. In the other games, the player would do that. Also, a NPC (other than Team Rocket) would say a false statement to him/her. Both of those sound glitchy to me, but should they be added in as actual glitches? [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 17:00, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
:Could be homage to the original Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow where the character would not turn to the opponent in those games either. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 17:19, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
::What do you mean by a false statement? Can you give an example? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:09, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
:::Two examples are that the player character was accused of eavesdropping a conversation on [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]] even though the two NPCs that accused the player character weren't saying anything and a Bird Keeper tells the protagonist to stay off his turf on [[Kanto Route 18|Route 18]] when it's not his turf to begin with. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 17:48, 15 September 2012 (UTC)

== Odd Glitch ==
In my Pokémon Ruby game, there were a couple of times that a Trapinch showed up while I was in the sand baths. Is this considered a glitch? [[User:G50|''G'']][[User talk:G50|''50'']] 17:41, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
: Sand baths? You mean the hot tub and sand beds from Lavaridge Town? Think you could try doing it again to see if it happens? I've never had that happen to me before in Pokemon Ruby. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 15:27, 13 June 2012 (UTC)

== Time Travel ==

I randomly have this issue in which this message is displayed after pressing start after the fighting sequence in emerald: ''The internal battery has run dry. The game can be played. However, clock based events will no longer occur''. Then all of sudden I found the way of temporarly fixing it, each time it appears (the message of course), I fix it, one day I beated my cousin at his secret base saved the game turned it off to have lunch, well as you might know the message reappeared '''again 77''' well fixed it in 5min then talked accidently again to my cousin as I saved in front of him and asked me to battle him again, then I was like uhuuuuh I'm a fricken' pioneer!!!!!!

Some of the things i can exploit are:

Berrys:
I can grow Razz Berrys in a pinch (actually planting the when the message appears then fixing it) and of course its a big help in cultivating Leppa and Lum berrys which need more time.

Secret Base:
I can fight my friends in their secret base just doing it almost instantly, (and it helps a lot, since when we mixed records, he had in his team 5 Hariyama who only know Knock off and Belly Drum from Victory Road and 1 Exploud Lv.41 that only know Howl and Screech).

T.V. Commercials (Debatable):
Haven't tried it, but, I suppose that maybe seeing the commercial, waiting for the message to appear and fixing it might do the trick.

Berry Giveaways:
The people who giveaway berrys all around Hoenn 1 time a day will give me a berry each time I use it.

[[User:Srgnt Dylan|Srgnt Dylan]] ([[User talk:Srgnt Dylan|talk]]) 20:44, 9 November 2012 (UTC)

::You aren't really a pioneer, all that happened is your battery ran dry. This means that time based events get screwed up. This is technically intended behavior. [[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 11:35, 13 March 2014 (UTC)

==Abandoned Ship Glitch==
In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald (all tested), if you go to the Abandoned Ship, enter it, then use a cheat or a save editor to remove Surf from the Pokemon that know it, and then use an Escape Rope, you end up on the water outside in Surf mode, despite not having anyone who knows Surf. If you go back on land and try to Surf, it doesn't work. This can only be done with the use of cheats or a save editor, so does this qualify as a glitch, i.e. should it be on this page?
[[User:SirVer|SirVer]] ([[User talk:SirVer|talk]]) 05:06, 12 April 2013 (UTC)
:This page (not the talk page) only deals with glitches that can happen in Pokémon games without the use of an external/cheating device. Thus, since your glitch was achieved by use of a cheats or a save editor, it would not be able to be added to the page. Still, it is rather peculiar why you would Escape Rope from the Abandoned Ship and be outside surfing when there is walkable, non surfing water directly in front of the Abandoned Ship. [[User:NOBODY|NOBODY]] ([[User talk:NOBODY|talk]]) 13:20, 13 April 2013 (UTC)

==Seafloor Cavern Glitch?==
In Emerald (I don't know about the others), in [[Seafloor Cavern]], if you go through the door/hole in the Entrance, it takes you to Room 1, and if you walk back through the door, it takes you back to the Entrance. But if you walk through the door at the bottom of Room 3, it takes you to the Entrance, and if you walk through the door in the Entrance, it takes you to Room 1. Is this a glitch? -- [[User:Dmorlana|Dmorlana]] ([[User talk:Dmorlana|talk]]) 04:02, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
:The article [[Seafloor Cavern]] doesn't list this as regularly happening, so yes, it is probably a glitch. --[[User:NOBODY|NOBODY]] ([[User talk:NOBODY|talk]]) 13:42, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
::Does this happen with all Pokémon Emerald games? I never purposely used any cheat/hack on my game, so unless I accidentally did something to glitch the game it should happen with everyone else. If it does happen to everyone else, should it be added to the page? -- [[User:Dmorlana|Dmorlana]] ([[User talk:Dmorlana|talk]]) 19:41, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
:::It happens in Ruby and Sapphire too. I think it's not a glitch but instead a weird feature. The door at the bottom of Room 3 is probably supposed to be a one way shortcut/exit. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 20:00, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
::::Yes, I think so too because I just found that the door in the middle of Room 5 goes back to the Entrance as well. -- [[User:Dmorlana|Dmorlana]] ([[User talk:Dmorlana|talk]]) 23:24, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
:::::Reminds me of the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}. It seems to just be a one-way shortcut with little in-universe explanation.--[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:04, 8 June 2013 (UTC)

==French Fire Red==
During my Joey Challenge in french Fire Red, I tried to perform this little glitch, because money is always needed, but when I lost and talked to the grunt again, he was just saying his after-battle quote. Now I wonder if it's supposed to not work in other languages.

Apparently they also fixed this trick to get to famous truck, because I can't move when I'm entering boat. Character just goes to the boat, watches it go away and returns to Vermillion.

And the main question is - they fixed it in other languages than English? [[User:Quilveor|Quilveor]] ([[User talk:Quilveor|talk]]) 10:29, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

== Mystery Glitches? ==

I had a weird mystery glitch years ago when I had ruby version. I think was in a stage3 cool-type pokemon contest. all the NPC pokemon used nervous stat moves in every round so I mine didn't attack once. After the final round It bumped me up to 1st place. I can't find any history online of anyone getting the same glitch and probably people are going to rant about how its fake or that I used a cheating device.
I was about 10 years old back then. I traded in my GBA and some of my cartridges in for pearl version and a used DS system so I don't have my cartridges any more. I knew nothing about hacking or glitches so I thought that the game did it because I never had a chance to preform due to the NPC attacks.
Has anyone had the same glitch happen to them or had a mystery glitch that they couldn't find on the internet? I'll see if the same thing can be repeated in an emulator and I'll post the video if it does work.
: Is it possible that you outscored them all in the first round (where they rank you by stats) and that everyone else just got cruddy scores in the second round, so that your first score was enough to beat their second scores? How'd your opponents score in the appeals? [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] ([[User talk:Yamiidenryuu|talk]]) 15:05, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Baby Pokémon

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ZeroLinkYoshi: /* TCG */ new section

==Togepi==

Is Togepi a baby? I've never heard that before...Although it makes sense. Anyone wanna verify? The only "baby" PKMN I knew of were the pre-evos of preexisting pogeys. {{unsigned|Evkl}}

Well, that's exactly why I added that note on the bottom. But if you compare other babies to Togepi, the only thing it's messing is an old evolution. It's not a pre-evolution, but it is a baby. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 20:42, 27 Feb 2005 (UTC)
:Same could be said about {{p|Riolu}}, as it's obtained in a similar way to Togepi in DP. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 03:35, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
:: Well, Togepi is a Baby Pokemon as of Generation IV because of it's final evolution... if you catch my drift [[User:Tesh|Tesh]] 21:13, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
:::Then that would imply that any other Pokémon that evolves twice would be a baby Pokémon. Charmander isn't. Oddish isn't. I think essentially the definition is that a baby Pokémon is a Pokémon that can't breed, but its evolution(s) can. '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 21:17, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
:: Ok, that seems to sound better. oh yeah and how come the tables titles are all black when the background is back as well? [[User:Tesh|Tesh]] 21:22, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

There's one problem with the idea of Riolu being a Baby... the TCG doesn't agree. In the cards, Riolu's a Basic and Lucario's Stage-1. And frankly, given Lucario's D/P base stats, Stage-1 makes more sense. [[User:Cassius335|- Cassius335]] 18:42, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
:That's the ''same problem'' with Togepi. But remember, the TCG still regards Pikachu as Basic to maintain cross-gen compatability, when really it's a Stage 1 now. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:52, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

::Huh? The system as I understand it is Baby > Basic > Stage 1 > Stage 2. Pichu's Baby level, Pikachu's Basic, Raichu's Stage-1. How the heck would Pikachu be a Stage-1? [[User:Cassius335|- Cassius335]] 11:34, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
:::Well, quite frankly Pikachu is ''the first evolved stage'' of its family lane - better yet, since there is no "Chu Laxence", in the Pokémon world biota all the Pikachus are born as Pichus. One could assume that even the Pikachu that are found in the wild have evolved already, making it a natural stage 1 evolution. The TCG is always a different media - why should Togepi or Riolu be stripped from their (in my opinion obvious) status of Baby Pokémon according to the Card Game when the very same game also lets us know that Nidoran and Gastly are Psychic Pokémon, Charizard learns attacks called 'Nail Flick' and 'Continuous Fireball', Erika has a Clefairy and evolving a Pokémon heals it from Status conditions? [[User:Sipulichu|Sipulichu]] 19:18, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

== Phione ==

I don't know who added it, but Phione's baby status is illogical. It can breed, therefore it can't be a baby. I'm taking it out unless there's some sort of general consensus with some good logic behind it. --[[User:Kaoz|Kaoz]] 15:21, 6 February 2008 (UTC)
:That won't get you a Manaphy. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 16:13, 6 February 2008 (UTC)
::I think there should be a small note about Phione. It should mention that, because of it's ability to breed, it can't be considered a Baby Pokémon. --[[User:JMS|JMS]] 20:55, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
:::I personally think it shouldn't really even ''be'' here in the first place anyway. It's as much a baby as the legendary birds are related like the Hitmon family. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:54, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
::::Yea, it should be taken out. I'll do that now. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 11:50, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
:::::It looks like it has been taken out already. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 11:53, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

== Tyrogue and Hitmontop ==

If we apply the same rules of Togepi and Riolu to Tyrogue, considering an evolution was introduced in the same generation, should we take Hitmontop out?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 00:38, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
: No, because of Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee... [[User:Cassius335|- Cassius335]] 13:08, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
::Togepi and Riolu are here last I checked. They only aren't babies because the TCG was stupid when making the families based off of one evolutionary level... '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 20:01, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Baby Pokémon can by classified as such by these four simple rules:

#Can be obtainable by hatching an egg.
#Must be lowest form in a family chain.
#Must be able to evolve at least once.
#''Cannot'' breed.

This should clear up some confusion, right? ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 23:38, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

:Maybe that should go in the article --[[User:Blackstone Dresden|Blackstone Dresden]] 16:15, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

== Wynaut ==

The article says "In addition, until Generation IV, they were not found in the wild with the exception of Wynaut." Since Wynaut is a baby Pokémon, the first time they were found in the wild is Gen III. The way the line is typed doesn't make much sense. Why exclude Wynaut? I think it should be re-written. '''''[[User:GuyNamedSean|Sean...]] [[Dialga (Pokémon)|Lord]] [[User talk:GuyNamedSean|of the]] [[Darkrai (Pokémon)|Shadows!!!]]''''' 18:11, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

==Riolu==

How is Riolu a baby Pokemon? Considering the fact they appeared in the same generation as it's evolved form. Even Lucario's trading card states it's a stage 1 Pokemon thus disproving that Riolu is NOT a baby Pokemon. - [[User:Parasector]]
:Riolu is a baby Pokémon the same way Togepi is: both are unable to breed until they evolve. That's our definition, as stated at the top of the page. The TCG doesn't write the rules for the series. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 23:50, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

==Phione forever==
I think that we should add a special category for Phione in this Page because of its special condition.
Phione since can only be obtanaible by breeding which makes it as a Baby Pokémon that's because I think it is a Baby Pokémon, but it do can breed, but it doesn't imply the way its born. {{unsigned|Igor Castro Chucre}}
:However, not only can it breed itself but it also cannot evolve into the Pokémon that is its parent, which is true for every other Baby Pokémon. Phione doesn't fit the requirements. - [[User:Blazios|Blazios]] [[User Talk:Blazios|talk]] 16:51, 26 September 2011 (UTC)

== Outdated trivia ==

If there are no objections in a week, I'm going to remove "Generation I and Generation V are the only generations in which no baby Pokémon were introduced," as that just doesn't seem notable by Gen VI, as it didn't, either. Maybe 2/5 was okay, but 3/6 (1/2) just seems unnotable. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 06:17, 27 October 2013 (UTC)

== [[Pokédex]] entry closeness ==

I'm thinking that it ''might'' be worth noting that in each [[generation]], excluding [[generation III]], with Baby Pokémon, the Pokédex entries of the Baby Pokémon introduced in that generation are extremely close to the Pokédex entries of other Baby Pokémon introduced in that generation, with the exception of Budew. But as I said, I'm not completely sure if I should. I guess I'm asking for the OK to do it. [[User:Mangaman13|Mangaman13]] ([[User talk:Mangaman13|talk]]) 18:33, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
:I've looked at three baby Pokemon from Gen II, and they aren't that similar at all. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 18:36, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

:Let me rephrase that. The Pokédex entries are extremely close ''together''. [[User:Mangaman13|Mangaman13]] ([[User talk:Mangaman13|talk]]) 18:38, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
::Like how #238, #239, and #240 are Smoochum, Elekid, and Magby, etc? [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 18:39, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

::Yes, like that. [[User:Mangaman13|Mangaman13]] ([[User talk:Mangaman13|talk]]) 18:41, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
:::Mantyke also isn't close to any other, so there are too many exceptions.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 18:49, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

:::OK. [[User:Mangaman13|Mangaman13]] ([[User talk:Mangaman13|talk]]) 18:51, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

== TCG ==

Is this needed? I know there are a lot more cards with Baby Pokémon on them. If we are addding any, we should add them all. [[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 14:03, 3 March 2014 (UTC)

It's Always You and Me

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'''It's Always You and Me''' is the opening theme song for the season [[Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]. It first aired with ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'' on February 2, 2013. It has three versions that are composed by clips from the different Japanese openings for ''[[Best Wishes series|Best Wishes! Season 2]]''. A full-length version is used as the opening song of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.

==Lyrics==
===TV version===
<ab>''It's the next chapter, the ultimate goal
Ready for battle, brave and bold
I know we're gonna make it
We will find a way

Oh-oh
We've come so far
We fought so hard to get where we are
Oh-oh
We belong together
It's always you and me
Pokémon!''</ab>

===Movie version===
<ab>''It's the next chapter, the ultimate goal
Ready for battle, brave and bold
I know we're gonna make it
We will save the day

One story ends and another begins
We can never do it without our friends
When we stand united
We will find a way

Oh-oh
We've come so far
We fought so hard to get where we are
Oh-oh
We've found our destiny
Oh-oh
We belong together
We are best friends forever
It's always you and me

You give me the courage, that sets me free
I count on you, you're always there for me
No matter where this road takes us,
By your side is where I wanna be

Oh-oh
We've come so far
We fought so hard to get where we are
Oh-oh
We've found our destiny
Oh-oh
We belong together
We are best friends forever
It's always you and me
Pokémon!

Oh-oh
We belong together
We are best friends forever
It's always you and me
(Always you and me)
Pokémon!''</ab>

== Version 1 ([[BW098]] - [[BW109]]) ==
Version 1 is composed by clips from ''[[Be an Arrow!#Opening animation: Version 1 (BW085 - BW108)|Be an Arrow!]]''.
===Characters===
====Humans====
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Trip]]
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Stephan]]
* {{Tracey}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}

====Pokémon====
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Serperior}} ({{OP|Trip|Serperior}})
* {{p|Emboar}} ({{OP|Bianca|Emboar}})
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}})
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}})
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}; multiple)
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Quilava}} ({{OP|Ash|Quilava}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{OP|Ash|Donphan}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}})
* {{p|Dragonite}}









* {{p|Hydreigon}}
* {{p|Braviary}}
* {{p|Woobat}}
* {{p|Yamask}}
* {{p|Ducklett}}
* {{p|Cottonee}}
* {{p|Scrafty}}
* {{p|Bouffalant}}
* {{p|Liepard}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Cubchoo}}
* {{p|Fraxure}}
* {{p|Mienshao}}
* {{p|Blitzle}}
* {{p|Minccino}}
* {{p|Patrat}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Stoutland}}
* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Tympole}}
* {{p|Wailord}}
* {{p|Swanna}}
* {{p|Mantine}}
* {{p|Frillish}}
* {{p|Jellicent}}
* {{p|Alomomola}}
* {{p|Basculin}}


====Opening animation spoilers====
* The return of {{TRT}}

== Version 2 ([[BW110]] - [[BW122]]) ==
Version 2 retains some of the footage used in the first version, but most clips are replaced by clips from ''[[Be an Arrow!#Opening animation: Version 2 (BW109 - BW122)|Be an Arrow! 2013]]''.

===Characters===
====Humans====
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* {{an|N}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Anthea and Concordia]]
* [[Aldith]]
* [[Barret]]

====Pokémon====
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Iris|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Aldith]]'s)
* {{p|Reshiram}}

====Opening animation spoilers====
* [[Ash's Charizard]] returning

== Version 3 ([[BW123]] - [[BW142]]) ==
Version 3 retains little footage used in the first version, almost every clip being replaced by clips from ''[[Summerly Slope]]''.

===Characters===
====Humans====
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Porter]]

====Pokémon====
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Watchog}} ([[Mrs. Ripple]]'s)
* {{p|Purrloin}} ([[Mrs. Ripple]]'s)
* {{p|Swablu}} (multiple)
* {{p|Altaria}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* Currently, this English opening has the record for having the most distinct versions.
* For unknown reasons, Cartoon Network in the United States used the second version of the opening instead of the third version in several episodes of the [[Decolore Islands]] arc: ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]'' through ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'', as well as ''[[BW133|Capacia Island UFO!]]'' and ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'' The proper opening was used in international broadcasts.
* For unknown reasons, [[Pokémon in Australia#Toasted TV|Toasted TV]] in Australia used the second version of the opening instead of the first version for the episodes [[BW098]] to [[BW109]].

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It's Always You and Me

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'''It's Always You and Me''' is the opening theme song for the season [[Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]. It first aired with ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'' on February 2, 2013. It has three versions that are composed by clips from the different Japanese openings for ''[[Best Wishes series|Best Wishes! Season 2]]''. A full-length version is used as the opening song of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.

==Lyrics==
===TV version===
<ab>''It's the next chapter, the ultimate goal
Ready for battle, brave and bold
I know we're gonna make it
We will find a way

Oh-oh
We've come so far
We fought so hard to get where we are
Oh-oh
We belong together
It's always you and me
Pokémon!''</ab>

===Movie version===
<ab>''It's the next chapter, the ultimate goal
Ready for battle, brave and bold
I know we're gonna make it
We will save the day

One story ends and another begins
We can never do it without our friends
When we stand united
We will find a way

Oh-oh
We've come so far
We fought so hard to get where we are
Oh-oh
We've found our destiny
Oh-oh
We belong together
We are best friends forever
It's always you and me

You give me the courage, that sets me free
I count on you, you're always there for me
No matter where this road takes us,
By your side is where I wanna be

Oh-oh
We've come so far
We fought so hard to get where we are
Oh-oh
We've found our destiny
Oh-oh
We belong together
We are best friends forever
It's always you and me
Pokémon!

Oh-oh
We belong together
We are best friends forever
It's always you and me
(Always you and me)
Pokémon!''</ab>

== Version 1 ([[BW098]] - [[BW109]]) ==
Version 1 is composed by clips from ''[[Be an Arrow!#Opening animation: Version 1 (BW085 - BW108)|Be an Arrow!]]''.
===Characters===
====Humans====
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Trip]]
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Stephan]]
* {{Tracey}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}

====Pokémon====
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Serperior}} ({{OP|Trip|Serperior}})
* {{p|Emboar}} ({{OP|Bianca|Emboar}})
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}})
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}})
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}; multiple)
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Quilava}} ({{OP|Ash|Quilava}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{OP|Ash|Donphan}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}})
* {{p|Dragonite}}









* {{p|Hydreigon}}
* {{p|Braviary}}
* {{p|Woobat}}
* {{p|Yamask}}
* {{p|Ducklett}}
* {{p|Cottonee}}
* {{p|Scrafty}}
* {{p|Bouffalant}}
* {{p|Liepard}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Cubchoo}}
* {{p|Fraxure}}
* {{p|Mienshao}}
* {{p|Blitzle}}
* {{p|Minccino}}
* {{p|Patrat}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Stoutland}}
* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Tympole}}
* {{p|Wailord}}
* {{p|Swanna}}
* {{p|Mantine}}
* {{p|Frillish}}
* {{p|Jellicent}}
* {{p|Alomomola}}
* {{p|Basculin}}


====Opening animation spoilers====
* The return of {{TRT}}

== Version 2 ([[BW110]] - [[BW122]]) ==
Version 2 retains some of the footage used in the first version, but most clips are replaced by clips from ''[[Be an Arrow!#Opening animation: Version 2 (BW109 - BW122)|Be an Arrow! 2013]]''.

===Characters===
====Humans====
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* {{an|N}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Anthea and Concordia]]
* [[Aldith]]
* [[Barret]]

====Pokémon====
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Iris|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Aldith]]'s)
* {{p|Reshiram}}

====Opening animation spoilers====
* [[Ash's Charizard]] returning

== Version 3 ([[BW123]] - [[BW142]]) ==
Version 3 retains little footage used in the first version, almost every clip being replaced by clips from ''[[Summerly Slope]]''.

===Characters===
====Humans====
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Porter]]

====Pokémon====
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Watchog}} ([[Mrs. Ripple]]'s)
* {{p|Purrloin}} ([[Mrs. Ripple]]'s)
* {{p|Swablu}} (multiple)
* {{p|Altaria}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* Currently, this English opening has the record for having the most distinct versions.
* For unknown reasons, Cartoon Network in the United States used the second version of the opening instead of the third version in several episodes of the [[Decolore Islands]] arc: ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]'' through ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'', as well as ''[[BW133|Capacia Island UFO!]]'' and ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'' The proper opening was used in international broadcasts.
* For unknown reasons, [[Pokémon in Australia#Toasted TV|Toasted TV]] in Australia used the second version of the opening instead of the first version for the episodes [[BW098]] to [[BW109]].

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Talk:Conway

2014-01-31T12:57:02Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Badges */

Whats a Outaku? [[User:Cerberus|Cerberus]]

It's a person that loves anime and manga. '''[[User:Haruka uzumaki|うずまき]][[User talk:Haruka uzumaki|ハルカ]]''' 15:37, 19 December 2007 (UTC)

Ohh, and he is in Anime, Thats good for him. [[User:Cerberus|Cerberus]]

Random comment. This guy looks like a Max/Paul cross to me. --'''[[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]]''' '''[[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]]''' 08:58, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Yes Max + Paul = Him [[User:Cerberus|Cerberus]] 15:34, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

Huh, seems more like a Max/Harley cross to me. But maybe that's just his dub voice speaking.--[[User:Pokencyclopedia|Pokencyclopedia]] 03:27, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Hes creapy like Harley but thats it. [[User:Cerberus|Cerberus]]☆15:48, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

== I'm wondering... ==

Since you said Conway is based off an Otaku, could it be the anime's way of making a character based off all those fans fanboying over Dawn? I mean, he does seem to have an interest in her. --'''[[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]]''' '''[[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]]''' 05:02, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
:Well if so... what the heck is the shipping? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:45, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

== Recurring? ==
Does conway count as a supportin/reccuring cast member onthe table? I mean Reggie is.--[[User:David aipom|Davidaipom]] 10:12, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
:Oh rite he's already there.--[[User:David aipom|Davidaipom]] 10:16, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

== Veilstone? ==

When was that confirmed? --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 05:52, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

== Question About Kohei ==

Since Kohei is NOT technically considered a 'character of the day', rather a minor reoccuring character, would it be acceptable to make profiles on his Pokémon?
ShinjiLover 06:20, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
:As a note to anyone coming here later to ask the same question, only if you can put enough on the page. I think that's the guidline: Being able to put more on that page than you can on this one. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 14:27, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
::He's not THAT important. He's not a rival or anything like that. I don't think that his Pokémon deserve their articles. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:29, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
:::I don't even think you could get enough info on them. They were shown even less than most Gym Leader's Pokémon, right? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 14:31, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
::::I think Slowking might be an acceptable canidate as it appeared in three different episodes. I mean, we have Jun's Empoleon and he really didn't do anything yet. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 19:44, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
:::::What about Shinx? It appeared in every episode Angie appeared in. [[User:Jmath|'''Jm''']][[User talk:Jmath|'''a''']][[Special:Contributions/Jmath|'''th''']] 21:38, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
::::::::::::Shinx and Slowking did much to define themselves. Empoleon is a bit better but it also might not deserve its article. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 21:39, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Then again, should this even be an option? I mean, just because it appears in a few eps doesn't mean much. He's not a major character, or even an important recurring character, like [[Ritchie]]... [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 21:40, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Only Slowking did enough and how much did it do? A couple eps, a few battles, possible apperance later? Nothing really notable. My vote's no, to both this and {{tt|Angie|lazy dubbers...}}'s Shinx. [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 21:46, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

== Rival ==

Since Conway appeared in the latest opening of the Diamond and Pearl, should he be considered a rival? He appeared to be competing in the Sinnoh League along with Nando, Paul, Barry and as well as Ash. [[[User:Chomi|Chomi]] 17:39, 6 February 2010 (UTC)]
:The policy is '''not until it airs''' (as in airs in-episode; spoilerific OPs that bring out the gun-jumpers do not count). And what exactly are you trying to do with your signature...? [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 18:07, 6 February 2010 (UTC)

== Has anyone here ever played...(trivia) ==

...Conway's Game of Life? It is a 2D cellular automata, where a cell is born if exactly 3 surrounding cells are alive, and a cell survives if 2 or 3 of the surrounding cells are still alive. I am actually a nerd myself, and I keep a copy of GOLLY (a CGoL simulator) on my flash drive. This could be a possible English name origin. {{unsigned|TruePikachu}} (EDIT: forgot sig)
:Probably too obscure to be his name origin, to be honest. :/ --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 05:26, 11 May 2010 (UTC)
::To normal people, all this technical stuff is 'too obscure'. However, once I saw his name, I immediately made the connection. {{unsigned|TruePikachu}}

== Slowking ==

Now that he is considered a rival should his Slowking get it's own page? [[User:05308|Lanturn....05308]] 11:28, 4 July 2010 (UTC)
:Judging by what we have on Slowking's box at the moment: no. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:13, 5 July 2010 (UTC)
== Using Confusion to redirect attacks ==

In the history section it says that Conway uses confusion to redirect attacks but Conway does not have a pokemon that knows confusion. His slowking does use psychic to stop attacks so I think that should be changed. I'm just wondering should I change it.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 00:22, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
I changed it to psychic but if anybody think im wrong feel free to change it back.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 01:30, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

== Main Pokemon ==

Should we still say that Slowking is Conway's main Pokemon? It hasn't appeared at all in the Suzuran Conference arc.--[[User:Burgundy|Burgundy]] 07:27, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, I agree. it should be removed. Just because it was his first Pokémon to appear, doesn't mean that it's his main one. [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 07:31, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::Need I remind you that all of Conway's other Pokémon appeared once. Slowking appeared multiple times. So yes. It is his main Pokémon. Suzuran Conference or not. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 07:34, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:::Oh yeah, I forgot that it appeared in the Summer School Academy. Never mind =P [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 07:41, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Is it worth noting that every time Conway has appeared, it is in an arc of episodes? (Tag Battle Competition Arc, Summer School Arc, and Suzuran Conference Arc) --[[User:Burgundy|Burgundy]] 07:39, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:Interesting point. I say yes. [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 07:41, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

== Badges ==
I think it's kind of pointless to put that Conway has 8 badges, since that was never shown. What happened to the rule to "wait to be displayed in the anime"???--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 07:39, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:He competed in the Sinnoh League, therefore he must have at least 8 badges. [[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 12:57, 31 January 2014 (UTC)

== Crush? ==

The article said that during the summer school arc that he showed an attraction toward Dawn... I don't remember seeing this can sombody point this out in an episode or something?
[[User:MiloticFan73|MiloticFan73]] 17:39, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
:Read {{s|HeatTag|this}}.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 17:42, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

== Move trivia ==

''* Every one of his Pokémon, other than Slowking and Aggron, has used an attack that had not previously been seen in the anime: {{p|Heracross}} used both {{m|Revenge}} and {{m|Feint}}, {{p|Shuckle}} used {{m|Power Trick}}, {{p|Lickilicky}} used {{m|Power Whip}}, and {{p|Dusknoir}} used {{m|Trick Room}}.''-What is the reasoning for taking this away? It is good trivia? [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 10:24, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
:Because it isn't true. Look a few edits down and you'll notice that a Tangrowth that was previously thought to have used Poison Jab was actually using Power Whip. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 10:27, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
::I see, thank you [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 10:28, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

Talk:Conway

2014-01-31T12:56:53Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Badges */

Whats a Outaku? [[User:Cerberus|Cerberus]]

It's a person that loves anime and manga. '''[[User:Haruka uzumaki|うずまき]][[User talk:Haruka uzumaki|ハルカ]]''' 15:37, 19 December 2007 (UTC)

Ohh, and he is in Anime, Thats good for him. [[User:Cerberus|Cerberus]]

Random comment. This guy looks like a Max/Paul cross to me. --'''[[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]]''' '''[[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]]''' 08:58, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Yes Max + Paul = Him [[User:Cerberus|Cerberus]] 15:34, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

Huh, seems more like a Max/Harley cross to me. But maybe that's just his dub voice speaking.--[[User:Pokencyclopedia|Pokencyclopedia]] 03:27, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Hes creapy like Harley but thats it. [[User:Cerberus|Cerberus]]☆15:48, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

== I'm wondering... ==

Since you said Conway is based off an Otaku, could it be the anime's way of making a character based off all those fans fanboying over Dawn? I mean, he does seem to have an interest in her. --'''[[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]]''' '''[[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]]''' 05:02, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
:Well if so... what the heck is the shipping? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:45, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

== Recurring? ==
Does conway count as a supportin/reccuring cast member onthe table? I mean Reggie is.--[[User:David aipom|Davidaipom]] 10:12, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
:Oh rite he's already there.--[[User:David aipom|Davidaipom]] 10:16, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

== Veilstone? ==

When was that confirmed? --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 05:52, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

== Question About Kohei ==

Since Kohei is NOT technically considered a 'character of the day', rather a minor reoccuring character, would it be acceptable to make profiles on his Pokémon?
ShinjiLover 06:20, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
:As a note to anyone coming here later to ask the same question, only if you can put enough on the page. I think that's the guidline: Being able to put more on that page than you can on this one. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 14:27, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
::He's not THAT important. He's not a rival or anything like that. I don't think that his Pokémon deserve their articles. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:29, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
:::I don't even think you could get enough info on them. They were shown even less than most Gym Leader's Pokémon, right? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 14:31, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
::::I think Slowking might be an acceptable canidate as it appeared in three different episodes. I mean, we have Jun's Empoleon and he really didn't do anything yet. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 19:44, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
:::::What about Shinx? It appeared in every episode Angie appeared in. [[User:Jmath|'''Jm''']][[User talk:Jmath|'''a''']][[Special:Contributions/Jmath|'''th''']] 21:38, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
::::::::::::Shinx and Slowking did much to define themselves. Empoleon is a bit better but it also might not deserve its article. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 21:39, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Then again, should this even be an option? I mean, just because it appears in a few eps doesn't mean much. He's not a major character, or even an important recurring character, like [[Ritchie]]... [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 21:40, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Only Slowking did enough and how much did it do? A couple eps, a few battles, possible apperance later? Nothing really notable. My vote's no, to both this and {{tt|Angie|lazy dubbers...}}'s Shinx. [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 21:46, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

== Rival ==

Since Conway appeared in the latest opening of the Diamond and Pearl, should he be considered a rival? He appeared to be competing in the Sinnoh League along with Nando, Paul, Barry and as well as Ash. [[[User:Chomi|Chomi]] 17:39, 6 February 2010 (UTC)]
:The policy is '''not until it airs''' (as in airs in-episode; spoilerific OPs that bring out the gun-jumpers do not count). And what exactly are you trying to do with your signature...? [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 18:07, 6 February 2010 (UTC)

== Has anyone here ever played...(trivia) ==

...Conway's Game of Life? It is a 2D cellular automata, where a cell is born if exactly 3 surrounding cells are alive, and a cell survives if 2 or 3 of the surrounding cells are still alive. I am actually a nerd myself, and I keep a copy of GOLLY (a CGoL simulator) on my flash drive. This could be a possible English name origin. {{unsigned|TruePikachu}} (EDIT: forgot sig)
:Probably too obscure to be his name origin, to be honest. :/ --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 05:26, 11 May 2010 (UTC)
::To normal people, all this technical stuff is 'too obscure'. However, once I saw his name, I immediately made the connection. {{unsigned|TruePikachu}}

== Slowking ==

Now that he is considered a rival should his Slowking get it's own page? [[User:05308|Lanturn....05308]] 11:28, 4 July 2010 (UTC)
:Judging by what we have on Slowking's box at the moment: no. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:13, 5 July 2010 (UTC)
== Using Confusion to redirect attacks ==

In the history section it says that Conway uses confusion to redirect attacks but Conway does not have a pokemon that knows confusion. His slowking does use psychic to stop attacks so I think that should be changed. I'm just wondering should I change it.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 00:22, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
I changed it to psychic but if anybody think im wrong feel free to change it back.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 01:30, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

== Main Pokemon ==

Should we still say that Slowking is Conway's main Pokemon? It hasn't appeared at all in the Suzuran Conference arc.--[[User:Burgundy|Burgundy]] 07:27, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, I agree. it should be removed. Just because it was his first Pokémon to appear, doesn't mean that it's his main one. [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 07:31, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::Need I remind you that all of Conway's other Pokémon appeared once. Slowking appeared multiple times. So yes. It is his main Pokémon. Suzuran Conference or not. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 07:34, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:::Oh yeah, I forgot that it appeared in the Summer School Academy. Never mind =P [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 07:41, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Is it worth noting that every time Conway has appeared, it is in an arc of episodes? (Tag Battle Competition Arc, Summer School Arc, and Suzuran Conference Arc) --[[User:Burgundy|Burgundy]] 07:39, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:Interesting point. I say yes. [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 07:41, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

== Badges ==
I think it's kind of pointless to put that Conway has 8 badges, since that was never shown. What happened to the rule to "wait to be displayed in the anime"???--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 07:39, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:He competed in the Sinnoh League, therefore he must have at least 8 badges.

== Crush? ==

The article said that during the summer school arc that he showed an attraction toward Dawn... I don't remember seeing this can sombody point this out in an episode or something?
[[User:MiloticFan73|MiloticFan73]] 17:39, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
:Read {{s|HeatTag|this}}.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 17:42, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

== Move trivia ==

''* Every one of his Pokémon, other than Slowking and Aggron, has used an attack that had not previously been seen in the anime: {{p|Heracross}} used both {{m|Revenge}} and {{m|Feint}}, {{p|Shuckle}} used {{m|Power Trick}}, {{p|Lickilicky}} used {{m|Power Whip}}, and {{p|Dusknoir}} used {{m|Trick Room}}.''-What is the reasoning for taking this away? It is good trivia? [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 10:24, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
:Because it isn't true. Look a few edits down and you'll notice that a Tangrowth that was previously thought to have used Poison Jab was actually using Power Whip. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 10:27, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
::I see, thank you [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 10:28, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

DP029

2014-01-24T03:00:07Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Errors */

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'''The Champ Twins!''' (Japanese: '''サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫！？''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?'') is the 29th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 495th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 12, 2007 as part of a one-hour special with ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!]]'', and in the United States on September 22, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends have come across a newsworthy diversion: two notorious Pokémon Trainers who've won 16 battles in a row, attracting the attention of Rhonda the reporter and her Sinnoh Now news team. Ash wants to battle these Champ Twins, Bryan and Ryan, but they only have tag battles. So while the cameras are rolling, Ash and Dawn team up to battle Bryan's Croconaw and Ryan's Quilava with Turtwig and Piplup.

Ash and Dawn are eager to show their stuff, but their teamwork could use much more work! The two of them don't coordinate moves so soon Piplup and Turtwig are getting in each other's way, and once Ash and Dawn are arguing too, the battle's as good as lost. Bryan and Ryan win the battle, which only starts another argument between Ash and Dawn—and Turtwig and Piplup too! Once they come to their senses, they apologize and resolve to take on the Champ Twins again, this time as a real tag team.

One small problem with this plan: Team Rocket has lured the Champ Twins into a pit trap and stolen their Pokémon! When Ash and Dawn discover the theft, they show off their new teamwork and defeat Team Rocket to get Croconaw and Quilava back. Now Ash and Dawn can battle the Champ Twins again, and this time their improved coordination wins the day!

==Plot==
On their way to [[Eterna City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter a reporter who introduces herself as {{si|Rhonda}} from [[Sinnoh Now]]. {{an|Dawn}} explains to Ash that Sinnoh Now is the most popular television show in the whole [[Sinnoh]] region. Rhonda says that she is doing a news story on a Pokémon Training Camp ahead and also tells them that her main focus is two Trainers that truly test the strength of all their challengers. Suddenly, however, she is interrupted by her boom operator, Jack, who drops the microphone on her head. Rhonda then scolds the man, after which [[Jessie]] appears in front of the camera with a blatant cowgirl disguise, with [[James]] and {{MTR}} in similar disguises nearby. After showing off in front of the camera for a while, Jessie is dragged off by one of the Sinnoh Now staff.

The group then arrive at the camp, and come across two Trainers who are talking about their recent loss to the two Trainers that Rhonda had mentioned before. Whilst searching for them, the group see a few Pokémon who had just lost against two twin boys with a {{p|Croconaw}} and a {{p|Quilava}}. They introduce themselves as the "Champ Twins", [[Ryan and Bryan]]. When requested to battle, they tell Ash that they only participate in Tag Battles. Brock explains to Dawn about Tag Battles, and Dawn agrees to join up with Ash. Ash and Dawn send out {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, respectively, and are ready to battle when the Sinnoh Now staff appear again to introduce the twins to the camera. Jack drops the microphone on Rhonda's head again, who angrily warns him not to do it again. The Trainers agree to let Rhonda film the battle.

Ryan's Quilava begins the battle by using {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which Ash's Turtwig dodges. Quilava attacks again, but this time when Turtwig dodges, it accidentally runs into Dawn's Piplup. Ash and Dawn start arguing for some unknown reason, and in their haste to recover, Piplup trips and collides with Turtwig again. The two Trainers argue even more, with their Pokémon exchanging attacks. Even when Bryan's Croconaw attacks them both with {{m|Water Gun}}, they still continue to attack each other. Croconaw and Quilava attack again, until both Turtwig and Piplup are knocked out, and the twins are declared the winners.

Afterwards, Ash and Dawn continue to argue, and as do their Pokémon. {{AP|Pikachu}},who is having none of it, uses its {{m|Thunderbolt}} to break up the brawl, then Turtwig and Piplup make up. After some encouragement from {{an|Brock}} and their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn make up as well. The two agree to battle the twins again, and try to work out a strategy.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are sitting in the forest, and set Ryan and Bryan's Croconaw and Quilava as their next targets.

Ryan and Bryan walk through the forest, and see lots of fruit and berries arranged on a table. They run towards it, when suddenly they fall into a pit trap. Team Rocket arrive in their balloon, reciting their motto, then they grab the twins' Pokémon. The twins pursue Team Rocket, and when they encounter Ash and his friends, they tell them that their Pokémon had just been stolen. Ash sends out his {{AP|Staravia}}, who punctures the balloon with its {{m|Quick Attack}}. When the group catch up with Team Rocket, Jessie and James send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to battle. Seviper and Carnivine attack, but Turtwig and Piplup dodge and strike back and send Team Rocket flying.

Ash and Dawn begin their second battle with the twins, but this time combining their moves and dodging most of the twins' attacks, with Rhonda reporting all the while. Eventually, after a long battle, Ash and Dawn emerge as the victors. Rhonda tells the group that she is only going the air the second battle, to which Ash and Dawn are pleased. The episode ends with Ash and his friends continuing their journey to Eterna City.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} have their first [[Tag Battle]] together.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{si|Rhonda}} and the [[Sinnoh Now]] staff

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Ryan and Bryan]]
* {{si|Rhonda}}
* [[Sinnoh Now]] Staff
** Voice staff
** Timekeeper
** Cameraman
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Quilava}} ([[Ryan and Bryan|Ryan]]'s)
* {{p|Croconaw}} ([[Ryan and Bryan|Bryan]]'s)
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Lombre}}
* {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* {{p|Doduo}}
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Skiploom}}
* {{p|Spheal}}
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Budew}}
* {{p|Shinx}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture]]: [[Pokémon food]]
** [[Pokémon senryū]]: かくしあじ　あいじょうたっぷり　ポケモンフーズ ''Kakushi aji, aijō tappuri, Pokémon fūzu.''
* This episode returns to the preview cold open format used in earlier episodes in the Diamond & Pearl series.
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and the instrumental version of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'', ''[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]]'' and the TV version of ''[[Ready Go!]]'' are used as background music.
* The English dub title of "The Champ Twins" is a pun on another animated television show, {{wp|The Cramp Twins}}.
* This episode is similar to ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'' in a lot of ways; except Ash and Dawn weren't considered in a [[PearlShipping|romantic relationship]], and Dawn and Ash forgave each other quickly.

===Errors===

===Dub edits ===

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2014-01-24T02:56:53Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Trivia */

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'''The Champ Twins!''' (Japanese: '''サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫！？''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?'') is the 29th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 495th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 12, 2007 as part of a one-hour special with ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!]]'', and in the United States on September 22, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends have come across a newsworthy diversion: two notorious Pokémon Trainers who've won 16 battles in a row, attracting the attention of Rhonda the reporter and her Sinnoh Now news team. Ash wants to battle these Champ Twins, Bryan and Ryan, but they only have tag battles. So while the cameras are rolling, Ash and Dawn team up to battle Bryan's Croconaw and Ryan's Quilava with Turtwig and Piplup.

Ash and Dawn are eager to show their stuff, but their teamwork could use much more work! The two of them don't coordinate moves so soon Piplup and Turtwig are getting in each other's way, and once Ash and Dawn are arguing too, the battle's as good as lost. Bryan and Ryan win the battle, which only starts another argument between Ash and Dawn—and Turtwig and Piplup too! Once they come to their senses, they apologize and resolve to take on the Champ Twins again, this time as a real tag team.

One small problem with this plan: Team Rocket has lured the Champ Twins into a pit trap and stolen their Pokémon! When Ash and Dawn discover the theft, they show off their new teamwork and defeat Team Rocket to get Croconaw and Quilava back. Now Ash and Dawn can battle the Champ Twins again, and this time their improved coordination wins the day!

==Plot==
On their way to [[Eterna City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter a reporter who introduces herself as {{si|Rhonda}} from [[Sinnoh Now]]. {{an|Dawn}} explains to Ash that Sinnoh Now is the most popular television show in the whole [[Sinnoh]] region. Rhonda says that she is doing a news story on a Pokémon Training Camp ahead and also tells them that her main focus is two Trainers that truly test the strength of all their challengers. Suddenly, however, she is interrupted by her boom operator, Jack, who drops the microphone on her head. Rhonda then scolds the man, after which [[Jessie]] appears in front of the camera with a blatant cowgirl disguise, with [[James]] and {{MTR}} in similar disguises nearby. After showing off in front of the camera for a while, Jessie is dragged off by one of the Sinnoh Now staff.

The group then arrive at the camp, and come across two Trainers who are talking about their recent loss to the two Trainers that Rhonda had mentioned before. Whilst searching for them, the group see a few Pokémon who had just lost against two twin boys with a {{p|Croconaw}} and a {{p|Quilava}}. They introduce themselves as the "Champ Twins", [[Ryan and Bryan]]. When requested to battle, they tell Ash that they only participate in Tag Battles. Brock explains to Dawn about Tag Battles, and Dawn agrees to join up with Ash. Ash and Dawn send out {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, respectively, and are ready to battle when the Sinnoh Now staff appear again to introduce the twins to the camera. Jack drops the microphone on Rhonda's head again, who angrily warns him not to do it again. The Trainers agree to let Rhonda film the battle.

Ryan's Quilava begins the battle by using {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which Ash's Turtwig dodges. Quilava attacks again, but this time when Turtwig dodges, it accidentally runs into Dawn's Piplup. Ash and Dawn start arguing for some unknown reason, and in their haste to recover, Piplup trips and collides with Turtwig again. The two Trainers argue even more, with their Pokémon exchanging attacks. Even when Bryan's Croconaw attacks them both with {{m|Water Gun}}, they still continue to attack each other. Croconaw and Quilava attack again, until both Turtwig and Piplup are knocked out, and the twins are declared the winners.

Afterwards, Ash and Dawn continue to argue, and as do their Pokémon. {{AP|Pikachu}},who is having none of it, uses its {{m|Thunderbolt}} to break up the brawl, then Turtwig and Piplup make up. After some encouragement from {{an|Brock}} and their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn make up as well. The two agree to battle the twins again, and try to work out a strategy.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are sitting in the forest, and set Ryan and Bryan's Croconaw and Quilava as their next targets.

Ryan and Bryan walk through the forest, and see lots of fruit and berries arranged on a table. They run towards it, when suddenly they fall into a pit trap. Team Rocket arrive in their balloon, reciting their motto, then they grab the twins' Pokémon. The twins pursue Team Rocket, and when they encounter Ash and his friends, they tell them that their Pokémon had just been stolen. Ash sends out his {{AP|Staravia}}, who punctures the balloon with its {{m|Quick Attack}}. When the group catch up with Team Rocket, Jessie and James send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to battle. Seviper and Carnivine attack, but Turtwig and Piplup dodge and strike back and send Team Rocket flying.

Ash and Dawn begin their second battle with the twins, but this time combining their moves and dodging most of the twins' attacks, with Rhonda reporting all the while. Eventually, after a long battle, Ash and Dawn emerge as the victors. Rhonda tells the group that she is only going the air the second battle, to which Ash and Dawn are pleased. The episode ends with Ash and his friends continuing their journey to Eterna City.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} have their first [[Tag Battle]] together.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{si|Rhonda}} and the [[Sinnoh Now]] staff

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Ryan and Bryan]]
* {{si|Rhonda}}
* [[Sinnoh Now]] Staff
** Voice staff
** Timekeeper
** Cameraman
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Quilava}} ([[Ryan and Bryan|Ryan]]'s)
* {{p|Croconaw}} ([[Ryan and Bryan|Bryan]]'s)
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Lombre}}
* {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* {{p|Doduo}}
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Skiploom}}
* {{p|Spheal}}
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Budew}}
* {{p|Shinx}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture]]: [[Pokémon food]]
** [[Pokémon senryū]]: かくしあじ　あいじょうたっぷり　ポケモンフーズ ''Kakushi aji, aijō tappuri, Pokémon fūzu.''
* This episode returns to the preview cold open format used in earlier episodes in the Diamond & Pearl series.
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and the instrumental version of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'', ''[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]]'' and the TV version of ''[[Ready Go!]]'' are used as background music.
* The English dub title of "The Champ Twins" is a pun on another animated television show, {{wp|The Cramp Twins}}.
* This episode is similar to ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'' in a lot of ways; except Ash and Dawn weren't considered in a [[PearlShipping|romantic relationship]], and Dawn and Ash forgave each other quickly.

===Errors===
* Before Ash challenges Ryan and Bryan, Ryan says "That's sixteen wins in a row, bro!" When it should actually be seventeen wins.

===Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
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'''The Champ Twins!''' (Japanese: '''サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫！？''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?'') is the 29th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 495th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 12, 2007 as part of a one-hour special with ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!]]'', and in the United States on September 22, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends have come across a newsworthy diversion: two notorious Pokémon Trainers who've won 16 battles in a row, attracting the attention of Rhonda the reporter and her Sinnoh Now news team. Ash wants to battle these Champ Twins, Bryan and Ryan, but they only have tag battles. So while the cameras are rolling, Ash and Dawn team up to battle Bryan's Croconaw and Ryan's Quilava with Turtwig and Piplup.

Ash and Dawn are eager to show their stuff, but their teamwork could use much more work! The two of them don't coordinate moves so soon Piplup and Turtwig are getting in each other's way, and once Ash and Dawn are arguing too, the battle's as good as lost. Bryan and Ryan win the battle, which only starts another argument between Ash and Dawn—and Turtwig and Piplup too! Once they come to their senses, they apologize and resolve to take on the Champ Twins again, this time as a real tag team.

One small problem with this plan: Team Rocket has lured the Champ Twins into a pit trap and stolen their Pokémon! When Ash and Dawn discover the theft, they show off their new teamwork and defeat Team Rocket to get Croconaw and Quilava back. Now Ash and Dawn can battle the Champ Twins again, and this time their improved coordination wins the day!

==Plot==
On their way to [[Eterna City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter a reporter who introduces herself as {{si|Rhonda}} from [[Sinnoh Now]]. {{an|Dawn}} explains to Ash that Sinnoh Now is the most popular television show in the whole [[Sinnoh]] region. Rhonda says that she is doing a news story on a Pokémon Training Camp ahead and also tells them that her main focus is two Trainers that truly test the strength of all their challengers. Suddenly, however, she is interrupted by her boom operator, Jack, who drops the microphone on her head. Rhonda then scolds the man, after which [[Jessie]] appears in front of the camera with a blatant cowgirl disguise, with [[James]] and {{MTR}} in similar disguises nearby. After showing off in front of the camera for a while, Jessie is dragged off by one of the Sinnoh Now staff.

The group then arrive at the camp, and come across two Trainers who are talking about their recent loss to the two Trainers that Rhonda had mentioned before. Whilst searching for them, the group see a few Pokémon who had just lost against two twin boys with a {{p|Croconaw}} and a {{p|Quilava}}. They introduce themselves as the "Champ Twins", [[Ryan and Bryan]]. When requested to battle, they tell Ash that they only participate in Tag Battles. Brock explains to Dawn about Tag Battles, and Dawn agrees to join up with Ash. Ash and Dawn send out {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, respectively, and are ready to battle when the Sinnoh Now staff appear again to introduce the twins to the camera. Jack drops the microphone on Rhonda's head again, who angrily warns him not to do it again. The Trainers agree to let Rhonda film the battle.

Ryan's Quilava begins the battle by using {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which Ash's Turtwig dodges. Quilava attacks again, but this time when Turtwig dodges, it accidentally runs into Dawn's Piplup. Ash and Dawn start arguing for some unknown reason, and in their haste to recover, Piplup trips and collides with Turtwig again. The two Trainers argue even more, with their Pokémon exchanging attacks. Even when Bryan's Croconaw attacks them both with {{m|Water Gun}}, they still continue to attack each other. Croconaw and Quilava attack again, until both Turtwig and Piplup are knocked out, and the twins are declared the winners.

Afterwards, Ash and Dawn continue to argue, and as do their Pokémon. {{AP|Pikachu}},who is having none of it, uses its {{m|Thunderbolt}} to break up the brawl, then Turtwig and Piplup make up. After some encouragement from {{an|Brock}} and their Pokémon, Ash and Dawn make up as well. The two agree to battle the twins again, and try to work out a strategy.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are sitting in the forest, and set Ryan and Bryan's Croconaw and Quilava as their next targets.

Ryan and Bryan walk through the forest, and see lots of fruit and berries arranged on a table. They run towards it, when suddenly they fall into a pit trap. Team Rocket arrive in their balloon, reciting their motto, then they grab the twins' Pokémon. The twins pursue Team Rocket, and when they encounter Ash and his friends, they tell them that their Pokémon had just been stolen. Ash sends out his {{AP|Staravia}}, who punctures the balloon with its {{m|Quick Attack}}. When the group catch up with Team Rocket, Jessie and James send out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to battle. Seviper and Carnivine attack, but Turtwig and Piplup dodge and strike back and send Team Rocket flying.

Ash and Dawn begin their second battle with the twins, but this time combining their moves and dodging most of the twins' attacks, with Rhonda reporting all the while. Eventually, after a long battle, Ash and Dawn emerge as the victors. Rhonda tells the group that she is only going the air the second battle, to which Ash and Dawn are pleased. The episode ends with Ash and his friends continuing their journey to Eterna City.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} have their first [[Tag Battle]] together.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{si|Rhonda}} and the [[Sinnoh Now]] staff

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Ryan and Bryan]]
* {{si|Rhonda}}
* [[Sinnoh Now]] Staff
** Voice staff
** Timekeeper
** Cameraman
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Quilava}} ([[Ryan and Bryan|Ryan]]'s)
* {{p|Croconaw}} ([[Ryan and Bryan|Bryan]]'s)
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Lombre}}
* {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* {{p|Doduo}}
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Skiploom}}
* {{p|Spheal}}
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Budew}}
* {{p|Shinx}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture]]: [[Pokémon food]]
** [[Pokémon senryū]]: かくしあじ　あいじょうたっぷり　ポケモンフーズ ''Kakushi aji, aijō tappuri, Pokémon fūzu.''
* This episode returns to the preview cold open format used in earlier episodes in the Diamond & Pearl series.
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and the instrumental version of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'', ''[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]]'' and the TV version of ''[[Ready Go!]]'' are used as background music.
* The English dub title of "The Champ Twins" is a pun on another animated television show, {{wp|The Cramp Twins}}.
* This episode is similar to ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'' in a lot of ways; except Ash and Dawn weren't considered in a [[PearlShipping|romantic relationship]], and Dawn and Ash forgave each other quickly.

===Errors===
Before Ash challenges Ryan and Bryan, Ryan says "That's sixteen wins in a row, bro!" When it should actually be seventeen wins.

===Dub edits ===

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Talk:M08

2014-01-20T15:45:44Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Cameo appearance: Unova? */

I have removed the stub from this, I think it's a decent enough article at the moment. The only thing it really needs is a movie poster I think, but I can't find any big enough. Any objections to this? - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 02:34, 26 Jun 2005 (UTC)

If you look at [[n:Front page|Bulbanews]], you will see that all movie 8 articles link to an image of the poster which is fairly large, [[a:Image:Mew and the Wave-guiding Hero poster.png]] - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 12:33, 26 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Should we edit Latios's synopsis to include the English names (and correct some grammar issues)? --[[User:Argy|Argy]] 04:11, 17 Jul 2005 (UTC)

Why not? - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 06:15, 17 Jul 2005 (UTC)

Well, there are two issues: 1) Has he given us permission to post it here, or did he write it specifically for Serebii.net? and 2) Is he allowing us to edit his work? --[[User:Argy|Argy]] 15:16, 17 Jul 2005 (UTC)

2 is not an issue. If it's on the 'pedia, it is allowed to be edited. 1 I cannot comment on, due to issues with copyright work appearing on 'Pedia. If he doesn't want it here, we must take it down. Alternatively, internet copyright laws are weird as hell, and while I won't go into a legal discourse the entire situation is very "iffy" from copyright standpoints (of who owns what.) [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 22:23, 17 Jul 2005 (UTC)

I'm all for having the synopsis on the 'pedia, but please be aware of the disclaimer that Serebii's Pokemon Page puts on all it's such works:

OK. To Avoid the current hassles there is this disclaimer for those Who want to use it without permission:
You shall not post this on anywhere for public use
You shall not sell this for public use
Do not replicate and forward without permission
Do not claim this is yours
Do Not Translate it into your languange and claim ownership

So there you go. A user could easily paraphrase and cite Altomare Latio's article without stealing his hard work. Serebii does have the right to claim ownership... but at the same time, it's not copyrighted, so... Someone get this worked out, OK?--[[User:ANinyMouse|ANinyMouse]] 00:36, 18 Jul 2005 (UTC)

No matter what Serebii says, unless he can show us legal papers proving that Xeno has in fact transferred his copyright to Serebii, then Xeno has the legal right to reproduce and re-license his work as he pleases. As far as I know, Xeno has agreed to do this particular piece for free for anyone to use if they asked. As far as I know, Archaic has asked. So therefore: it's fine. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 08:14, 18 Jul 2005 (UTC)

Sounds great =) --[[User:ANinyMouse|ANinyMouse]] 00:43, 19 Jul 2005 (UTC)

Furthermore, I could strongly debate whether a website (not a person) can actually own any piece of information. If it's not copyrighted to an entity (corporation, foundation, individual, partenership, etc.), it may not be copyrighted at all, especially with how international copyright works.

== Ryan/Woopert ==

Can someone please define how Woopert vandalized this page and why Ryan's edits needed reverted?

I don't think either was justified... [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:38, 14 December 2005 (CST)
:As GoldChaos mentioned on the {{red link|Talk:Destiny Deoxys|talk page for the Deoxys Movie}}, [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435286/ IMDb] is the only source for that movie's Japanese PG-12 rating. As for the Lucario movie, IMDb has no page on it and Movie Tome (a source he constantly praises) [http://www.movietome.com/movietome/servlet/MovieMain/movieid-130170/Pokemon_8Mew_and_the_Castle_of_Chaos/ only provides a Y7-FV rating]. Besides, aren't both of these movies entirely too tame for a PG-12 rating?

:I'd also like you to see the [[wp:Talk:Mew and the Wave Guiding Hero: Lucario|talk page]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mew_and_the_Wave_Guiding_Hero:_Lucario&action=history history] of this movie's [[wp:Mew and the Wave Guiding Hero: Lucario|Wikipedia article]], to see for yourself what Ryanasaurus has posted there. The way he keeps restoring edits by various anonymous users (and vice-versa) that I and others have reverted suggests to me that those anonymous users might actually be his [[wp:Internet sock puppet|sock puppets]]. [[User:Woopert|Woopert]] 20:58, 14 December 2005 (CST)

Orudoran (Castle) needs to be replaced with Cameron (Palace). Wave-guiding hero is now Aura Guardian, according to the back of the American DVD. --20:54, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

== Aaron: The first human seen dying? ==

Can I argue this? What about [[Dr. Fuji]]? He was killed by [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]] and it was sort of seen. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]][[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]] 09:40, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

There, first ''protagonist'' human dying, that fixes it, I hope. [[User:GlalieGuy|♥Glalies♥]]
:Ash. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]'''
::Yea, Ash died in the first movie. He was reserected (spelling??) by the Pokémons' tears (right?) --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 10:55, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
I always kinda thought Mew helped or something...[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 10:57, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
:Oh, well I haven't seen the movie in a LONG time. I have it on video though...--'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 11:00, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
No, it was tears. Mew and Mewtwo's attacks "killed" him.'''[[User:Pachirisulover12|P]][[User talk:Pachirisulover12|L]][[User:Pachirisulover12/Trade Shop|1]][[User:Pachirisulover12/Discharge Gym|2]]''' 11:03, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
:Well, tey turned him into stone, which I guess is the same thing as killing him...--'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 11:17, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
neither of them ''TECHNICALLY'' die, their aura is still there and therefore they are still alive, of sorts. and it mentions that he is in suspended animation, and in theory that is not permanent. then again, the tree absorbs them. but wont the aura/auma(not sure which) still be there?--[[User:Ben7229|Ben7229]] 20:43, 3 November 2009 (UTC)

==The Synopsis==

Okay, synopsis means a '''''brief''''' summary. This goes the same for the ninth and tenth movie.

== Toys ==

There are several Pokémon toys at the Tree of Beginning, but one that stands out somehow is the Lapras music box that plays the tune used for {{m|Sing}} in anime and games. --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 04:56, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

== Bonsly ==

According to Eric Stuart's website he says he provided the voice of Bonsly in this movie [[User:Livinlarge18|Livinlarge18]] 19:31, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

== I noticed an error in the movie ==

In the scene,where Mew spun Meowth around. The Meowth that talked was Mew,and Meowth made the generic Meowth meows. [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 17:32, 3 February 2009 (UTC)

I noticed one too, in the scene where Lucario is released from the staff, his hind paws are blue instead of black. [[User:Owlwinds| Noctowlwinds]] 23:08, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

== Picture ==

See here: [http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/225/lucarioposterwebjh6.jpg is this better?] --'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 00:55, 6 April 2009 (UTC)
:No.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 01:05, 6 April 2009 (UTC)
::How, may I ask? It is obvious the current one was originally a jpg.--'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 01:10, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

== Aaron's Pidgeot ==

May it be considered a giant pokemon? It was a lot bigger than Ash's and the ones in staravia's evolution episode.Kamus, the kpo... 00:56, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

== Possible Trivia ==

When Ash was outside of Kidd's van, and says Pikachu out to the Tree of Beginnings, I noticed that you can see that Ash said it with DICTION. Could we say that this is the first time that a character in the Anime is seen pronouncing a word correctly? [[User:Gabecounts112594|Gabecounts112594]] 21:52, 29 May 2012

== Cameo appearance: Unova? ==

There is a scene as it shows the telephone transmission from phone to satellite to tower in Manhatten/Unova.

Even though this movie is set before Gen IV, still interesting to think they will make such a cameo,
It's as though its pre-planned [[User:Theslayer|Theslayer]] ([[User talk:Theslayer|talk]]) 08:25, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
:That's more of an opinion with the Unova part. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 17:24, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
::Still I think it is a noteworthy portion to add into Trivia;
::They showcased a possible Unova (primarily Castelia)/Manhatten Cameo even before GEN VI.
::<s>Also, I'm not good with this replying thing</s> --. [[User:Theslayer|Theslayer]] ([[User talk:Theslayer|talk]]) 08:22, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
:::No. Just because they showed a manhattan like area, doesn't mean it was a cameo of unova.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:51, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
::::Although I doubt it was an intentional cameo, it certainly looks a lot like Unova. [[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 15:45, 20 January 2014 (UTC)

Talk:M08

2014-01-20T15:45:34Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Cameo appearance: Unova? */

Talk:Bidoof (Pokémon)

2013-12-21T20:26:48Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Trivia */

==VGCats Trivia==
Is the trivia about bidoof being called the vendor trash Pokémon on VGCats really notable? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] '''''[[Special:Contributions/Turtwig_A|Contributions]]''''' '''''[[User talk:Turtwig A|Talk]]''''' 22:25, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
:It's interesting enough for me. It gives a view of Bidoof in the fanbase. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:10, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

== Edit request ==

→Pokedex entries
:<nowiki>|heartgolddex={{tt|みずべで　むれを　つくって　くらす。まえばで　かじるため　すの　まわりの　いわや　きが　けずられている。|It forms herds and lives by the waterside. The rocks and trees by their nests become whittled down in order to knaw with their front teeth.}}</nowiki>
♥ [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 17:56, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

==Trivia==
Would it be notable trivia to say that all of the abilities of Bidoof and it's evolution have to do with stat changes?{{unsigned|Poisson14}}

== Trivia ==

Is it notable enough that Moody almost got Bidoofs banned from tournaments? [[User:TeamPlasmaN1212|TeamPlasmaN1212]] ([[User talk:TeamPlasmaN1212|talk]]) 20:07, 6 August 2012 (UTC)
:Moody isn't banned, just because Smogon dislikes it. [[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 20:26, 21 December 2013 (UTC)

==X & Y Location==
According to the Pokedex, it's on route 3 and 22. It's a field pokemon.

I would add it to the page but, for the life of me, can't figure out how to edit the table.

[[User:Lebon14|Lebon14]] ([[User talk:Lebon14|talk]]) 03:50, 24 October 2013 (UTC)

== Gen VI Move List ==

So, as I've done on the discussion pages for a few Pokémon, I think we should make a list of what moves it learns at what level, to make the new list for the main page. If anyone agrees, contribute anything that you know.
Tilde Tilde Tilde Tilde [[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 05:37, 29 October 2013 (UTC)

* A Lv.3 Bidoof starts with [[Tackle]], so it's learned at 1-3 (added by [[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 05:37, 29 October 2013 (UTC)).
* Learns [[Growl]] at Lv.5 (added by [[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 05:37, 29 October 2013 (UTC)).
* Learns [[Defense Curl]] at Lv.9 (added by [[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 05:55, 29 October 2013 (UTC)).
* Learns [[Rollout]] at Lv.13 (added by [[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 18:00, 29 October 2013 (UTC)).
* Learns [[Headbutt]] at Lv.17 (added by [[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 19:08, 29 October 2013 (UTC)).
* Learns [[Hyper Fang]] at Lv.21 (added by [[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 21:58, 29 October 2013 (UTC)).
* Learns [[Yawn]] at Lv.25 (added by [[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 03:42, 31 October 2013 (UTC)). I would appreciate it if someone else would finish the list, I'm evolving mine because I need an HM slave.

It can learn the following moves from TMs:
* [[Protect]] (TM17)
* [[Frustration]] (TM21)
* [[Return]] (TM27)
* [[Rest]] (TM44)
* [[Thief]] (TM46)
* [[Sleep Talk]] (TM88)
* [[Rock Smash]] (TM94)
I don't have TMs 2-8, 10-16, 18-20, 22-26, 28-38, 40-43, 45, 47-53, 55-64, 66-82, 84-87, 89-93, 95, or 97+ yet, so it would be appreciated if anyone else could confirm whether or not Bidoof can learn those ones.
[[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 20:26, 30 October 2013 (UTC)

It can learn the following moves from HMs:
* [[Cut]] (HM01)
I don't have any HMs other than Cut or [[Strength]] yet, so I can't confirm if it can learn those. It can NOT learn Strength from the HM.
[[User:Omega Metroid|Omega Metroid]] ([[User talk:Omega Metroid|talk]]) 20:26, 30 October 2013 (UTC)

EP004

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'''Challenge of the Samurai''' (Japanese: '''サムライしょうねんのちょうせん！''' ''Challenge of the Samurai Boy'') is the fourth episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 22, 1997 and in United States on September 11, 1998.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Misty and Ash continue to wander the Viridian Forest when they spot a Weedle. As Ash battles it, he's distracted by a boy dressed as a samurai and calling himself (naturally) Samurai. Samurai challenges Ash to a battle, and Ash gets the advantage when his Metapod defends itself against Samurai's Pinsir. Samurai sends out his own Metapod—and a standoff begins.

A swarm of Beedrill interrupts the battle. Ash flees, but leaves his Metapod behind. The Beedrill grab Metapod and take it back to their hive. As Ash sneaks toward the hive to save Metapod, Jessie, James, and Meowth shows up to cause trouble. Ash is able to duck the angry Beedrill, and they instead focus their wrath on Team Rocket.

Metapod is mad at Ash for being abandoned. Has Ash learned his lesson about leaving his friends behind? Will Metapod evolve again? And will Samurai and Ash ever resume their battle?

==Plot==
As {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} continue on their way through [[Viridian Forest]], a shrill scream disrupts the calm of the trees and the beedrill. Ash turns around, realizing that the sound came from his female companion. She is hiding in a tree because she has seen a {{t|bug}}, to which Ash makes a pun. Then he spots the bug, a {{p|Weedle}}, and decides to catch it. He tries to use Pikachu against it, but it is more interested in sleeping than {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, so he sends out his {{AP|Pidgeotto}}. Pidgeotto manages to defeat Weedle, but, just when Ash is about to toss a {{ball|Poké}} to capture it, a boy dressed as a [[samurai]] arrives on the scene. The samurai asks Ash if he is from [[Pallet Town]], and when Ash replies that, yes, he is from Pallet Town, the samurai challenges Ash to a Pokémon battle. The {{pkmn2|wild}} Weedle escapes and the samurai rebukes Ash for allowing it to escape, but Ash insists that it is the samurai's fault that the Weedle escaped. The two then begin their Pokémon battle.

Ash uses his Pidgeotto and the samurai battles with his {{p|Pinsir}}. The two battle for some time, but Pinsir finally manages to defeat Pidgeotto. Ash then sends out his {{AP|Metapod}}. Metapod breaks Pinsir's pincers with {{m|Harden}} and wins the round. The samurai then sends out his own {{p|Metapod}}! The two Metapod continue to harden themselves, leaving Misty and Pikachu to wonder whether the match will ever finish. Suddenly, a swarm of angry {{p|Beedrill}} arrives, and one Beedrill lifts Ash's Metapod away. The samurai takes Ash, Misty and their Pokémon to a safe place.

In the samurai's hiding place, the samurai furiously rebukes Ash for putting his Metapod in danger. Ash keeps quiet, and promises himself that he will find Metapod the next day and look after it better from then on. During the night, he is unable to sleep and can only think about his Metapod.

Early the next morning, Ash begins his search for Metapod. He sees it lying at the base of a tree, surrounded by many {{p|Kakuna}}, and attempts to sneak forward through the grass towards it without alerting the Beedrill swarm. However, he is interrupted by {{MTR}}, who jumps on the back of his head. A moment later, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] appear on a cliff overhead, and launch loudly into their {{motto}}, ignoring Ash's warnings that they will alert the Beedrill.

Sure enough, the sound awakens the Kakuna, which evolve into Beedrill and prepare to dive-bomb Ash and Team Rocket. Ash runs forward below their attacks, reaching the tree where Metapod is waiting. Jessie and James attempt to take cover from the Beedrill beneath a large protective tank they have been carrying, but, as it is made of cardboard, a group of {{p|Weedle}} are easily able to chew through it.

Ash attempts to recall Metapod to its Poké Ball, but it rolls away from his arms. Seeing a look of sorrow in Metapod's eyes, Ash realizes that he has lost Metapod's trust. Ash attempts to explain what happened, saying that losing Metapod was all Samurai's fault. However, Ash suddenly realizes that he is lying to himself and to Metapod, and admits that losing Metapod was his fault and his alone. Ash is upset upon realizing that it was his carelessness that put his Pokémon's life in danger, and, amid tearful apologies to Metapod, he sincerely promises to take better care of it. Its faith in its Trainer restored, Metapod saves Ash by leaping into the path of an attacking Beedrill, but in the process its shell is torn by the Beedrill's needle-like arm. Ash picks up his Metapod and cradles it in his arms, thinking it has been badly injured, but it instead begins to glow; the hole in its shell has triggered Metapod's [[evolution]] into {{AP|Butterfree}}. Ash gazes happily at his first fully-evolved Pokémon, and even Misty doesn't feel her normal fear of {{t|bug}}s, going so far as to call Ash's Butterfree beautiful.

Ash and the others are then once again attacked by the swarm of Beedrill, but, this time, Ash is prepared for them. He orders his newly-evolved Butterfree to use {{m|Sleep Powder}}, which puts the bee-like Pokémon to sleep and allows the group to escape. Samurai applauds Ash for being able to control his Butterfree well so soon after its evolution. Samurai also tells Ash that he takes back the statements he made about Ash being a novice, and that, compared to Ash, Samurai is the novice.

Ash and Samurai part as friends, promising to battle again someday. Ash, Pikachu and Misty then go on and finally reach the end of Viridian Forest. Ash runs at full speed towards [[Pewter City]] to earn his first [[Gym]] [[Badge]], with Misty following close behind. Team Rocket, meanwhile, are left wrapped up like Kakuna among a hive of angry Beedrill.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|capture}} a {{p|Weedle}}.
* Ash has his first fair {{pkmn|battle}}, with no official winner.
* [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] is revealed to know {{m|Sand-Attack}}.
* Ash's {{p|Metapod}} is revealed to have learned {{m|Harden}}.
* {{MTR}} is revealed to know {{m|Scratch}}.
* Ash's Metapod [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{AP|Butterfree}} and learns {{m|Sleep Powder}}.
{{animeevents}}

==Debuts==
===Pokémon debuts===
* [[Ash's Butterfree]]
* {{p|Pinsir}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Kakuna}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP004.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Samurai]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP004.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Metapod}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Ash|Caterpie}}; flashback)
* {{p|Metapod}} ({{OP|Ash|Metapod}}; evolves)
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{OP|Jessie|Ekans}}; flashback)
* {{p|Koffing}} ({{OP|James|Koffing}}; flashback)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Gary|Squirtle}}*; flashback)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pinsir}} ([[Samurai]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Metapod}} ([[Samurai]]'s)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Charmander}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Weedle}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Kakuna}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple; flashback)

:''*Unknown before [[EP269|The Ties that Bind]].''

==Trivia==
[[File:Kakuna evolution anime.png|thumb|200px|Kakuna's original evolution method]]
[[File:Metapod evolution anime.png|thumb|200px|Metapod's original evolution method]]
* This is the first episode not to have the word "Pokémon" in its name.
* This is the first time the lines "Prepare for trouble! / And make it double!" are included in [[Team Rocket mottos|Team Rocket's motto]].
* In this episode, Metapod and Kakuna's evolution processes are depicted as their shells cracking and their evolved forms emerging, leaving behind an empty carapace, similar to real life insects' emergence from pupation. [[AG142|In]] [[BW124|later]] [[BW130|episodes]], however, Metapod and Kakuna are shown to evolve like any other Pokémon.
* Ash tries and fails to capture a Weedle; however, he would [[EP161|later]] succeed in capturing its [[Casey's Beedrill|final form]] only to give it away shortly thereafter.
** In that episode Ash once again tries and fails to capture a Weedle.
* This episode features the first [[anime move error]], as [[Pinsir]] cannot legally learn {{m|Tackle}} in the games.
* During the Metapod vs. Metapod battle, each side uses Harden in a futile attempt to defeat the other. However, Ash's Metapod should technically know Tackle as well, since it evolved from a Caterpie. It does, in fact, appear to use this move later to protect Ash from a Beedrill's {{m|Twineedle}} attack.
* When Ash, Misty and Samurai are settled down for the night and Ash is shown to be awake and worrying about Metapod, "Satoshi", Ash's Japanese name, is seen to be written on his sleeping bag.
* This episode was banned in {{pmin|South Korea}} due to a cultural problem.
* Butterfree's Pokèdex entry in this episode states that Metapod evolves after one week. This means that one week has passed since [[EP003|the previous episode]].

===Errors===
[[File:EP004 error.png|thumb|200px|right|Ash's eyes]]
* In one scene, when Ash is arguing with Samurai, his gloves disappear.
* As mentioned above, Samurai's Pinsir uses {{m|Tackle}} in this episode, a move it is [[Anime move errors|normally incapable of learning]].
* Misty refers to Ash's and Samurai's Metapod as "Metapods".
** In the scene with the Kakuna hive, Samurai incorrectly refers to the plural of Kakuna as "Kakunas." The Pokédex also makes this mistake.
** Misty and Ash also incorrectly refer to the plural of "Beedrill" in this manner.
* The hole a Beedrill makes in the door of the cabin disappears in the next shot.
* When Ash sets out the next morning to look for Metapod, Meowth kicks Ash in the head and scratches him. After he starts crying, Jessie and James are shown on top of the cliff above him. Ash runs off after they finish reciting their motto, during which time Meowth is still next to him. However, when the camera cuts to Jessie and James jumping off the cliff and running after him, Meowth is shown jumping off with them.
* In one scene, Ash's eyes are red in color.
* In the end when Misty said "Next time don't do Metapod Versus Metapod." It is an error as Ash's Metapod evolved into Butterfree.

===Changes===
====Dub edits====
* Ash getting in a cow costume and suggesting that a bug is a "cowterpie" makes more sense in the Japanese version, being an untranslatable pun: Misty says "Mushi! Mushi! Mushi! ...Mushi!" which means "Bug! Bug! Bug! ...Bug!". Ash then says "Ushi?", meaning "Cow?".
* The word "Mika" on Jessie's Kakuna disguise is painted out in the dub.

====Differences between the episode and the comic adaptation====
* The scene where Misty first encounters Samurai is cut, leaving Samurai's first appearance to be when he encounters Ash.
* During the scene where the Metapod are hardening during their battle, only the picture of Pikachu sunbathing is retained, whereas the episode shows both Misty and Pikachu sunbathing.
* The panel where Misty scolds Samurai and Ash for being "more hardheaded than their Metapods" reuses the panel where Jessie and James knock Meowth off their Beedrill-protection device.
* Meowth scratching Ash (as well as Ash's reaction) is cut from the comic.
* The final scene where Jessie and James end up wearing Kakuna disguises in the comic cuts out the part where they end up being stung as a result of the Kakuna deducing their real identities.

==In other languages==
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Talk:Team Rocket HQ

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ZeroLinkYoshi: /* ESF? */ new section

==Image==
The image on this page is broken, I can't find any in the archive. -[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 01:35, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
:The map one? That's a default filename from the template. It can be worked around, in this case, by using the Mahogany Town map image. It still needs a main screenshot, though. We can either wait until HGSS or someone with a GSC rom can upload a screenshot. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 01:41, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, I see they are in the template. Most of these Johto ones don't show the location, but ones such as Mt. Mortar I found one in the archive, I guess the file name in the template just needs to be changed. Thanks Trom! -[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 01:48, 15 June 2009 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

What's up with the second trivia entry?[[User:PokemonRocks|PokemonRocks]] 23:55, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

== HMs ==
The tags for the HMs are backwards. Lance gives you HM 05 in HG/SS as Whirpool replaces Defog in late Gen IV. This can be double checked using the HM page. Zetaphrem ~~President of Zeta-Tech Inc.~~ 04:27, 2 March 2011 (UTC)

== Gen II trap section incorrect... ==

Currently, the section that shows the arrangement of the Pokémon in the trap for Gen II is wrong, or at least for ''Crystal'' anyway. It's not the same as ''HG/SS'' as the article implies. For one, the trap is only five tiles wide as opposed to the six the image shows. And secondly, the arrangement of the Pokémon is completely wrong. For instance, I just encountered a Voltorb one step under a Geodude, impossible if the Pokémon are arranged like they are on the diagram. I'm not really in a position to check out every tile and still make it through the HQ (and I've cleared too many that I don't remember what they were anyway), but if someone could look into this, that'd be nice. [[User:1337star|1337star]] 04:59, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

== Traps clear post-Elite 4. ==

I played through SoulSilver recently, and intentionally left two of the spots on the booby-trapped floor untouched, both of which contained Koffing. Today, I came back with a newly caught Damp Poliwhirl, with the intention of SRing for a Shiny Koffing. However, the booby traps (and thus, the Koffing) were gone! This surprised me. But to get to the point, shouldn't this be in the article? Hell, I'd add it right now, only I'm not sure whether the traps are cleared once the Elite 4 is defeated, or once Ariana is defeated. Could someone check this out? I don't want to restart my HeartGold, because that would mean forfeiting all them Pokéwalker courses. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 01:31, 14 December 2011 (UTC)

== Anime appearances and Team Rocket HQ vs Team Rocket Hideout ==

There's a problem here. While the English version of HGSS named this base "Team Rocket HQ", as distinct from the "Team Rocket Hideout" in Celadon City, in the Japanese version their names are the same. This means that the "in the anime" section when mentioning the actual Team Rocket HQ does not belong here necessarily nor on the Celadon Hideout's page, particularly as the location is unknown. In fact, the anime counterpart of this location is the research facility that appeared in ''Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution'' and ''Rage Of Innocence'', so it makes the actual mentions of the HQ out of place. I don't know what the anime HQ is called in Japanese, but I propose that it get its own article (the research facility would obviously stay here though). It is not this location, it just seems to be due to a distortion that occurred due to a translation inconsistency. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 18:30, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

== ESF? ==

In Generation II, the downwards leading stairs say "ESF" on them. Is this in other dungeons? And should this be mentioned in the trivia of said dungeons? [[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 16:07, 12 December 2013 (UTC)

BW142

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'''The Dream Continues!''' (Japanese: '''オレの夢、ポケモンマスター！！''' ''My Dream, Pokémon Master!!'') is the 142nd and final episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 799th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 26, 2013 and is scheduled to air in the United States on December 7, 2013.
{{spoilers}}

==Plot==
After arriving in the [[Kanto]] region, {{Ash}} goes back to his hometown [[Pallet Town]]. He immediately decides to visit his Pokémon at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]], where he reunites with them along the companions he had during his journey through the [[Unova]] region. However, {{TRT}} bursts in once again and tries to steal all the Pokémon, but is sent blasting off when Ash's Unova team (including [[Ash's Charizard]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]]) each use an attack to form a group attack! Soon, it is time to leave for Kalos. Ash bids good-bye to his Pokémon, and sets off for a new adventure!



==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and [[Alexa]] arrive in [[Pallet Town]].
* Ash learns that [[Viola|Alexa's sister]] is a [[Gym Leader]] in the [[Kalos]] region.
* Ash decides to head to Kalos in order to challenge its {{OBP|Pokémon League|Kalos}}.
* Ash leaves [[Party|all of the Pokémon he traveled with]] in [[Unova]] and the [[Decolore Islands]] (except {{AP|Pikachu}}) with {{an|Professor Oak}}.
* Ash receives {{DL|List of clothing in the anime|XY series|new clothes}} from {{Delia|his mother}}.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] give their Unova Pokémon to {{an|Giovanni}} at the {{an|Team Rocket HQ|Team Rocket Headquarters}}, while Jessie retrieves her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.
* {{TRT}} decide to follow Ash to Kalos.
* Ash and Alexa leave [[Kanto]] for the Kalos region.
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW142.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Gary}} (fantasy)
* {{an|Misty}} (fantasy)
* {{an|Brock}} (fantasy)
* {{Tracey}} (fantasy)
* {{an|May}} (fantasy)
* [[Max]] (fantasy)
* {{an|Dawn}} (fantasy)
* {{an|Iris}} (fantasy)
* {{an|Cilan}} (fantasy)
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Alexa]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Matori]]

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:  {{p|Zekrom}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}; ×30)
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Leavanny}} ({{OP|Ash|Leavanny}})
* {{p|Palpitoad}} ({{OP|Ash|Palpitoad}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Krookodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Krookodile}})
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; photo)
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; photo)
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}}; photo)
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}}; photo)
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}}; photo)
* {{p|Quilava}} ({{OP|Ash|Quilava}}; photo)
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}}; photo)
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; photo)
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{OP|Ash|Donphan}}; photo)
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}}; photo)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}}; photo)
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}}; photo)
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}}; photo)
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}}; photo)
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}}; photo)
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}}; photo)
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}}; photo)
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}}; photo)
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}}; photo)
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}}; photo)
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{OP|James|Yamask}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{OP|Professor Oak|Rotom}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Helioptile}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Noivern}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Diglett}} (×2)
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Hoothoot}}
* {{p|Taillow}}
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Pidove}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|250px|thumb|The photo of Ash with all of his Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}})]]
* This episode was followed by a preview for [[SS027]], narrated by {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Brock}}, and a preview for the {{series|XY}}, narrated by Ash.
* Similar to the final episodes of the previous three series, the usual ''To be continued'' is replaced with ''Next Time... A New Beginning!''.
* This is the first time that the ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'' Pokémon in the Japanese version doesn't make an actual appearance in the episode itself.
* The jingle that previously played from [[BW001]] to [[BW019]] during the title cards is used again in this episode.
* The background music used for [[Team Rocket mottos|Team Rocket's motto]] is the [[Best Wishes! / Fanfare of the Heart|original Unova motto music]] that previously played from [[BW002]] to [[BW006]], instead of the usual Sinnoh motto music re-arrangement that has played from [[BW035]] onwards.
* This episode marks the first time since ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'' that no protagonists other than Ash have appeared outside of fantasies and flashbacks.
* This episode is, to date, the largest gathering of all of Ash's Pokémon at one time. It should be noted that with the exception of {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Tauros}} and the Pokémon he traveled with in [[Unova]] and the [[Decolore Islands]], Ash's other Pokémon only appear in a photograph shown during a post-credits scene.
* All of {{Ash}}'s Unova Pokémon are seen together for the first time.
* As of this episode, {{AP|Palpitoad}} is the Pokémon with the most episodes absent while still being in rotation of all main characters' Pokémon.
* As of this episode, [[Ash's Charizard]] permanently returns from training in the [[Charicific Valley]], staying behind at Professor Oak's Laboratory with the rest of Ash's Pokémon, rather than going back to the care of {{jo|Liza}}. It marks the first time Charizard has stayed at the lab under the care of Professor Oak.
* This episode confirms [[Ash's Gliscor]] was sent to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] following the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
* {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Matori]] appear in this episode with their new designs from the ''XY'' series.
* During Ash's fantasy, {{an|Misty}} is shown in her original series outfit instead of the clothes she wore in her later appearances, while {{an|Brock}} and {{an|May}} are wearing their most recent outfits instead.
* The pajamas that Ash wears in this episode are the same as he wore in [[EP001|the first episode]], which is notably what he was wearing when he first met Pikachu.
* As this episode ends the [[Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes!'']] series, it also ends the ''Decolora Adventure'' arc.

===Errors===
* The surroundings of Ash's house are completely different from the ones showed in previous episodes. The house itself also has a slightly different appearance.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|142]]
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BW142

2013-12-01T03:37:50Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Trivia */ Butterfree in the picture

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* {{BMGf|154795|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|156065|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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'''The Dream Continues!''' (Japanese: '''オレの夢、ポケモンマスター！！''' ''My Dream, Pokémon Master!!'') is the 142nd and final episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 799th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 26, 2013 and is scheduled to air in the United States on December 7, 2013.
{{spoilers}}

==Plot==
After arriving in the [[Kanto]] region, {{Ash}} goes back to his hometown [[Pallet Town]]. He immediately decides to visit his Pokémon at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]], where he reunites with them along the companions he had during his journey through the [[Unova]] region. However, {{TRT}} bursts in once again and tries to steal all the Pokémon, but is sent blasting off when Ash's Unova team (including [[Ash's Charizard]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]]) each use an attack to form a group attack! Soon, it is time to leave for Kalos. Ash bids good-bye to his Pokémon, and sets off for a new adventure!



==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and [[Alexa]] arrive in [[Pallet Town]].
* Ash learns that [[Viola|Alexa's sister]] is a [[Gym Leader]] in the [[Kalos]] region.
* Ash decides to head to Kalos in order to challenge its {{OBP|Pokémon League|Kalos}}.
* Ash leaves [[Party|all of the Pokémon he traveled with]] in [[Unova]] and the [[Decolore Islands]] (except {{AP|Pikachu}}) with {{an|Professor Oak}}.
* Ash receives {{DL|List of clothing in the anime|XY series|new clothes}} from {{Delia|his mother}}.
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] give their Unova Pokémon to {{an|Giovanni}} at the {{an|Team Rocket HQ|Team Rocket Headquarters}}, while Jessie retrieves her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.
* {{TRT}} decide to follow Ash to Kalos.
* Ash and Alexa leave [[Kanto]] for the Kalos region.
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW142.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Gary}} (fantasy)
* {{an|Misty}} (fantasy)
* {{an|Brock}} (fantasy)
* {{Tracey}} (fantasy)
* {{an|May}} (fantasy)
* [[Max]] (fantasy)
* {{an|Dawn}} (fantasy)
* {{an|Iris}} (fantasy)
* {{an|Cilan}} (fantasy)
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Alexa]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Matori]]

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:  {{p|Zekrom}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}; ×30)
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Leavanny}} ({{OP|Ash|Leavanny}})
* {{p|Palpitoad}} ({{OP|Ash|Palpitoad}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Krookodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Krookodile}})
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; photo)
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; photo)
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}}; photo)
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}}; photo)
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}}; photo)
* {{p|Quilava}} ({{OP|Ash|Quilava}}; photo)
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}}; photo)
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; photo)
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{OP|Ash|Donphan}}; photo)
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}}; photo)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}}; photo)
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}}; photo)
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}}; photo)
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}}; photo)
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}}; photo)
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}}; photo)
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}}; photo)
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}}; photo)
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}}; photo)
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}}; photo)
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{OP|James|Yamask}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{OP|Professor Oak|Rotom}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Helioptile}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Noivern}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Diglett}} (×2)
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Hoothoot}}
* {{p|Taillow}}
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Pidove}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|250px|thumb|The photo of Ash with all of his Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Butterfree}}, and {{AP|Primeape}})]]
* This episode was followed by a preview for [[SS027]], narrated by {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Brock}}, and a preview for the {{series|XY}}, narrated by Ash.
* Similar to the final episodes of the previous three series, the usual ''To be continued'' is replaced with ''Next Time... A New Beginning!''.
* This is the first time that the ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'' Pokémon in the Japanese version doesn't make an actual appearance in the episode itself.
* The jingle that previously played from [[BW001]] to [[BW019]] during the title cards is used again in this episode.
* The background music used for [[Team Rocket mottos|Team Rocket's motto]] is the [[Best Wishes! / Fanfare of the Heart|original Unova motto music]] that previously played from [[BW002]] to [[BW006]], instead of the usual Sinnoh motto music re-arrangement that has played from [[BW035]] onwards.
* This episode marks the first time since ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'' that no protagonists other than Ash have appeared outside of fantasies and flashbacks.
* This episode is, to date, the largest gathering of all of Ash's Pokémon at one time. It should be noted that with the exception of {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Tauros}} and the Pokémon he traveled with in [[Unova]] and the [[Decolore Islands]], Ash's other Pokémon only appear in a photograph shown during a post-credits scene.
* All of {{Ash}}'s Unova Pokémon are seen together for the first time.
* As of this episode, {{AP|Palpitoad}} is the Pokémon with the most episodes absent while still being in rotation of all main characters' Pokémon.
* As of this episode, [[Ash's Charizard]] permanently returns from training in the [[Charicific Valley]], staying behind at Professor Oak's Laboratory with the rest of Ash's Pokémon, rather than going back to the care of {{jo|Liza}}. It marks the first time Charizard has stayed at the lab under the care of Professor Oak.
* This episode confirms [[Ash's Gliscor]] was sent to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] following the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
* {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Matori]] appear in this episode with their new designs from the ''XY'' series.
* During Ash's fantasy, {{an|Misty}} is shown in her original series outfit instead of the clothes she wore in her later appearances, while {{an|Brock}} and {{an|May}} are wearing their most recent outfits instead.
* The pajamas that Ash wears in this episode are the same as he wore in [[EP001|the first episode]], which is notably what he was wearing when he first met Pikachu.
* As this episode ends the [[Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes!'']] series, it also ends the ''Decolora Adventure'' arc.

===Errors===
* The surroundings of Ash's house are completely different from the ones showed in previous episodes. The house itself also has a slightly different appearance.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=BW141 |
prevtitle=Best Wishes Until We Meet Again! |
nextcode=XY001 |
nexttitle=Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! |
series=Best Wishes series |
colorscheme=Unova2}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|142]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|799]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character releases or gives away a Pokémon|799]]
[[Category:Milestone episodes|799]]

[[Category:Episodes animated by Kunihiko Natsume|799]]

[[de:Ore no Yume, Pokémon Master!! (Episode)]]
[[fr:BW142]]
[[it:BW142]]
[[ja:BW編第142話]]
[[zh:BW142]]

Talk:Pound (move)

2013-11-19T13:37:40Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* punch? */

== punch? ==
Since in Japan it is called "Strike", everytime in the anime when they use it, it is a punching move. Could that be considered trivia knowing that a "pound" isn't a punch at all. Or have I known the wrong thing this entire time and pound ''is'' a punch. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I wanted to be sure before adding this to the article. --[[User:Landfish7| Land]][[User talk:Landfish7|fish]][[User talk:Landfish7|7]] 21:33, 19 June 2009 (UTC)
:Well, to pound something you typically ball your hand up in a fist and slam down. It's just the name of the move, and no, Hitmonchan doesn't get a boost. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 22:07, 19 June 2009 (UTC)
::LOL I wasnt going to say that. Anywayz, Sorry, I always though that "pounding" something was to "slam" down on it (technically it is but with ur hand apparently). --[[User:Landfish7| Land]][[User talk:Landfish7|fish]][[User talk:Landfish7|7]] 22:24, 19 June 2009 (UTC)
:Ash's Treeko uses pound by slamming it's tail on things. [[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 13:37, 19 November 2013 (UTC)

== Move image replacement ==

How about this?
[[User:Turtwig Lover|Turtwig Lover]] 08:24, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
:That's much better. Would you like to crop and replace it or would you like me to do it? [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 08:26, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
::There's another image that's the same thing but cropped; I can't use it. --[[User:Turtwig Lover|Turtwig Lover]] 08:33, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
:::Done. I'll do {{m|Growl}} too. [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 08:35, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
::::I can't overwrite images. Also, somehow the image displayed here is squashed. --[[User:Turtwig Lover|Turtwig Lover]] 08:38, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

== Dutch translations? ==

How did Bulbapedia get the Dutch translations of all of the moves? There aren't any Dutch Pokémon games and Bulbapedia can't just translate these moves by itself! (I placed this on the Pound talkpage because it is the first move...) [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 20:25, 11 December 2012 (UTC)
:Or can we translate the moves by ourself? In that case I should correct some mistranslations... [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 20:30, 11 December 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Kalos Starter Set (TCG)

2013-11-18T15:45:30Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Intro */

I got the English DX Chespin and Fennekin decks and can confirm the contents. However should it be mentioned that the coins are larger, and that damage counters, poison markers, and burn markers got a redesign (At least in the English DX versions)? [[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 15:45, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Kalos Starter Set (TCG)

2013-11-18T15:44:54Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: Created page with "I got the English DX Chespin and Fennekin decks and can confirm the contents. However should it be mentioned that the coins are larger, and that damage counters, poison marker..."

Talk:Sentret (Pokémon)

2013-11-18T14:45:03Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Sprite Colors */

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== Raccoon ==

Behavior I'll grant, but that thing looks like a racoon to me. {{unsigned|Blackjack Gabbiani}}

>As you can see, Meercats also have stripes that run down their backs and tails, and blackened eyes:

http://www.animalandreptileparkzoo.co.za/images/meercat.jpg

In other words, there's nothing on Sentret that couldn't have come from a Meercat. Even the stripes and markings are similar to a meercat's. It could be just that people associate it with racoons more readily because racoons are more familar.

- Zeta {{unsigned|Zeta}}

I'm looking more at the tail... {{unsigned|Blackjack Gabbiani}}

How about a FERRET, considering most pokemon don't change what they're based on when they evolve, and Sentret could just as easily refer to a '''sentr'''y fer'''ret'''. {{unsigned|Sk8torchic}}

== HGSS ==

Should we start adding HGSS spaces on the Pokédex descriptions?--[[User:Pokelova|''I'm Pokelova'']][[User talk:Pokelova|<big>''(Talk)''</big>]] 01:28, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
:And why would we do that? So we could have blank spaces all over our pages for the next six months?--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 01:33, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

== Sprite ==
On my computer it doesnt show Sentret's hgss sprites.Is it just my computer or others as well?--[[User:Riolufan09|Riolufan]] 10:07, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
:It showed up, then the sprite was deleated. Idk y [[User:ShinyPikachu|ŚĥîΠŶPî₭₳ĉĥŭ]] 03:00, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

== Sprite Colors ==
Looking at the trivia, there's one that notes that Sentret's sprite is lighter-colored in the Hoenn, Kanto, and Sinnoh-based games than it is in either Generation II or HG/SS. Is it possible that this decision could be a deliberate one on the part of the creators to indicate that Sentret is non-native to those areas? Since it's caught in the Sevii Islands in FR/LG and traded to R/S/E, or caught with Poké Radar in D/P/Pt, it would make a lot of sense. The anime has already set the precedent for Pokémon having color variations when they are seen in different areas. It's just something I noticed, but I didn't want to add it to the trivia without discussing it first. [[User:Phantomjunkie|Phantom]]♫[[User talk:Phantomjunkie|Junkie]] 16:46, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
::Well, i found [http://www.spriters-resource.com/ this site] and yes, the Gen iv sprites are different, but the unova(isshu) sprites are of the same color that the johto sprites --[[User:EzekielMaple|EzekielMaple]] 17:47, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
::::It is native to Unova, so this is still unresolved.[[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 14:45, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

== Flying squirrel? Emolga? ==

Is {{p|Sentret}} also shares the traits with {{p|Emolga}}? I noticed the article "It also shares traits with flying squirrels, sugar gliders, and raccoons", and Emolga is also based on a flying squirrel. Even {{p|Sentret}} also can breed with {{p|Emolga}} because of [[Field (egg group)|Field egg group]]. Does this mean Sentret and Emolga are flying squirrels? [[User:SpecialStageRoute|Special Stage Route]] ([[User talk:SpecialStageRoute|pit stop]]) 08:26, 19 June 2012 (UTC)

EP194

2013-11-06T17:17:52Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Trivia */ Competitor pictures

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title_en=Ring Masters |
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broadcast_us=March 16, 2002 |
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'''Ring Masters''' (Japanese: '''オーダイルＶＳカメックス！すもうバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Ordile|Feraligatr}} VS {{tt|Kamex|Blastoise}}! Sumo Battle!!'') is the 194th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 19, 2001 and in the United States on March 16, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Ash and company pass through an intriguing little village, they notice a Feraligatr in the midst of a battle. Drawing closer, they see the Feraligatr defeat one opponent after another, but it never seems to tire! When the gang meets the Feraligatr's trainer, they find out that Pokémon battles in this town are of a different breed. Here they practice the art of Pokémon Sumo. Oversized Pokémon are taught to wrestle and are forbidden from using special attacks in Sumo matches. As luck would have it, the Sumo conference is being held the following day. True to his nature, Ash decides to enter the conference, certain he can win. He is surprised, however, to find out he must use a Pokémon that weighs at least 80 kilograms. For Ash, that means only one Pokémon... Snorlax! Although Snorlax makes the weigh-in, it doesn't seem to be interested in moving towards the ring, let alone battling. Watch the surprising turn of events as Ash cleverly uses Snorlax's guts to his advantage.

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are passing through [[Rikishii Town]] when they see a set of {{p|Feraligatr}} matches taking down a few Pokémon. After its sixth win, Misty takes a closer look at the Feraligatr, and quickly falls in love with the Water type. The gang soon finds out that the Feraligatr is owned by a Trainer named [[Raiden]], who tells them that the competitions here use sumo-wrestling and the [[Sumo Conference|Pokémon Sumo Competition]] is being held by [[Shonosuke]], the director of the Pokémon sumo society. Shonosuke explain the rules of Pokémon sumo-wrestling, which the Pokémon only has to rely on their physical skills and not using of any of their usual attacks. He even mentions that Raiden and his Feraligatr are expecting to win this year’s Pokémon sumo competition, which is being held today. Ash decides to participate in the competition but Shonosuke reminds him that he needs to have Pokémon that is heavy. Pikachu enthusiastically volunteers, but Ash gently turns the offer down, reminding him that he won't pass the weight requirement.

At the Pokémon Center, Ash asks {{an|Professor Oak}} to transfer his {{AP|Snorlax}} due to the regulations of the competition. Since Ash has six Pokémon, Ash transfers his {{AP|Noctowl}} since Professor Oak wants to do research due to its {{shiny|unusual rare coloring}}. At the registration area, a disguised {{TRT}} enters {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, disguised as a {{p|Miltank}}, into the competition. [[James]] and {{MTR}} are concerned about [[Jessie]]'s plan of entering her Wobbuffet since it's a light-weight Pokémon, but Jessie tells them not to worry as she has already planned everything out. Meanwhile, Ash manages to gets his Snorlax into the competition, being the last person to register. It's just as well, as half of Snorlax's weight breaks the weigh-in scale. Snorlax quickly falls back to sleep, even missing the opening ceremony. But as Shonosuke announces the prize, which is the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} and a one year supply of Pokémon food, Snorlax finally wakes up when it hears about the food prize.

After Shonosuke finishes his speech and the rules, the gang meets up with Raiden and his Feraligatr and they were amazed of the opponent's big Pokémon especially the {{p|Blastoise}} whom everyone says that it might win this competition. The first match is between Jessie's 'Miltank' versus an {{p|Ursaring}}. Jessie makes an easy win and was announced the winner of the match, but Shonosuke lodges a protest to the referee. Shonosuke noticed that Jessie's 'Miltank' used a {{m|Counter}} attack, and the official disqualifies them. Not too happy about his decision, they reveal their true identity, even their Wobbuffet. Shonosuke is furious and tells them that they made a mockery of the rules of this competition. Not bothered by what he says, Team Rocket are about to send out their Pokémon to attack but they were sent blasting off again by a {{m|Hydro Pump}} from Raiden's Feraligatr.

The next match is between Raiden's Feraligatr versus a {{p|Golem}}. The gang assumes that Golem is going to win due to its weight advantage, but Raiden turns the tables by using Golem's disadvantages, knocking Golem down to the ground and winning the match. Ash was amazed with his match and learns from it. After a few matches, it was Ash and Snorlax's turn. Snorlax goes up against a {{p|Poliwrath}} and as the match begins, Snorlax makes a surprising win as the Poliwrath attacks Snorlax's stomach and was bounced back, quickly knocking it out. The shocked referee announced the win and Snorlax happily goes for the prize, but Ash quickly manages to call Snorlax back to its Poké Ball. Raiden and Shonosuke were amazed by Ash's Snorlax's ability since Ash is just a rookie. Outside the arena, Team Rocket cooked up a plan by selling phony Pokémon paw prints, supposedly from the Pokémon who are participating in the competition, to the audience for money.

Soon, both Ash and Raiden make it to the semi-finals. The two matches are Raiden's Feraligatr against Blastoise while Ash's Snorlax fights {{p|Machamp}}. While Feraligatr wins in a very close match, once again Ash's Snorlax makes an easy win via its stomach, much to Ash's surprise. Raiden congratulates Ash for making it to the finals, but he won't go easy on him just because he's a nice kid. Shonosuke tells Ash that he should be proud of himself; Ash is the first rookie to ever reach the finals. He tells them that finals are next and for them to give it their best.

The final match begins between Raiden's Feraligatr and Ash's Snorlax. Snorlax makes the first move but Feraligatr dodges it. Snorlax barely manages to retain its balance and teetering on the edge of the ring, still manages to dodge Feraligatr's attack. Raiden is immediately shocked and impressed with how deceptively agile Snorlax is. Both of them make an impressive move but as Feraligatr was pushing Snorlax out of the ring, Ash tells Snorlax to take a deep breath, using its stomach to push Feraligatr away, saving Snorlax. Feraligatr manages to toss Snorlax, but Snorlax manages to land in the ring with a huge impact, causing the entire stadium to shake. Because of that, Feraligatr loses its balance and Snorlax manages to push it out of the ring, winning the match and the competition. Misty and Brock are happy that Ash wins, even though Misty was sad that Feraligatr lost.

The prize-giving ceremony begins as Ash was presented the King's Rock and a one year supply of Pokémon food. Happily, Snorlax rushes towards it, eats the entire supply of Pokémon food and goes to sleep. The gang was glad that they don't have to carry the supply with them and Ash returns Snorlax into its Poké Ball. Ash decides to send back his Snorlax to Professor Oak and get back his Noctowl, since he can't feed Snorlax that much. Both Raiden and Ash shake hands and Raiden wishes him good luck on all his Johto League matches.

In the end, Team Rocket, with a bag of phony Pokémon paw prints, notice the competition is already over and have to wait for next year to sell it as Team Rocket has 'messed up again'.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} sends his {{AP|Noctowl}} to {{an|Professor Oak}} and recalls his {{AP|Snorlax}}.
* Ash wins a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} in a [[Sumo Conference|Pokémon Sumo Competition]].
{{animeevents}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP194.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Raiden]]
* [[Shonosuke]]
* Other contestants
* Audience

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP194.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Ledyba}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Feraligatr}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Feraligatr}} ([[Raiden]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Golem}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Granbull}} (×2)
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Ursaring}} (×2)
* {{p|Lickitung}}

==Trivia==
[[File:EP194 error.png|thumb|200px|right|Machamp's miscolored jaw. Note that there are five Pokémon on the wall where the losing Pokèmon are, where there should be at least seven.]]
* Brock [[Fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] at the beginning of this episode.
* The sumo competition has a weight requirement of at least {{tt|80 kilograms|176.4 lbs}}, though many of the competing Pokémon have an average weight below the requirement, such as {{p|Arbok}} (65 kg) and {{p|Nidoking}} (62 kg). This is most likely that Pokémon have varying weights in the anime instead of all weighing the same as they do in the games.
* The idea of Pokémon Sumo Wrestling would later be revisited in ''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}'' with the Ring Drop and Circle Push events of the [[Pokéathlon]].
* When Ash called Professor Oak, he said he needed Snorlax because it was his only Pokémon that met the weight condition. However, Ash's Tauros could also fit the weight category weighing at 88.4 kg.
* Music from the [[M02|second movie]] can be heard in this episode.

===Errors===
* When Feraligatr tries to attack Blastoise, its brown jaw becomes blue.
* On the rostrum, a Machamp's jaw is miscolored dark gray instead of cream.
* During one scene, Nidoking is colored gray.
* During another scene, the competing Pokémon are shown on a wall. Six are shown, but there should be at least eight. This is because in a single-elimination style tournament like the one in the episode,there must be two, four, eight, sixteen, or etc. competitors.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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Poké Ball

2013-11-04T16:27:08Z

ZeroLinkYoshi: /* Mechanics and design */

{{Featured}}
[[File:Allballs2.png|thumb|250px|right|The 26 Poké Ball variants found in the [[Version|main series]]]]
[[File:Poké Ball sketch.png|thumb|right|[[Ken Sugimori]]'s original concept]]
A '''Poké Ball''' (Japanese: '''モンスターボール''' ''Monster Ball'') is a type of [[item]] that is critical to a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s quest, used for {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} and storing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Both a general term used to describe the various kinds as well as a specific term to refer to the most basic among these variations, Poké Balls are ubiquitous in the modern Pokémon world. Up to six Pokémon can be carried with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in Poké Balls, while any number of other Poké Balls can be held in the [[Bag]] for later use. These six Pokémon in the Poké Balls can be attached to the user's belt for carrying them around. Some Pokémon do not like to be carried around in Poké Balls, such as [[Ash's Pikachu]].

The strength of a Poké Ball is determined by how much it raises a [[wild Pokémon]]'s [[catch rate]], and may in fact vary depending on the conditions of the battle. Poké Balls limit the power of Pokémon contained inside, taming them, though they do not cause the Pokémon inside to always obey the Trainer.

The [[History of Poké Balls|invention of Poké Balls]] apparently occurred in the [[Johto]] region, where [[Apricorn]]s grow; these fruit were cut apart and carved out, then fitted with a special device, and used to catch wild Pokémon prior to the mass production of the Balls that occurs in modern times under [[Silph Co.]] and the [[Devon Corporation]]. Some Trainers still use Poké Balls made from Apricorns, while [[Kurt]], a resident of [[Azalea Town]], still constructs them. In the games, [[Drayden]] claims that Poké Balls did not exist during his childhood; however, due to Poké Balls being in the sunken ship in ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'', it is implied that in the {{pkmn|anime}}, Poké Balls were first made at least 300 years ago.

Prior to the invention of Poké Balls, Pokémon were referred to as magical creatures (Japanese: {{tt|魔獣|まじゅう}} ''majū''), indicating that the name Pokémon, short for Pocket Monster, did not come into common parlance as a term until Poké Balls allowed the various magical creatures to be stored easily.

Stylized Poké Balls are used in many places to symbolize Pokémon in general: the logos of both [[Battle Frontier]]s feature a Poké Ball in their design, while several Poké Balls can be seen in every Pokémon Center. The headgear of the protagonists of [[Kanto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unova]]-based games feature Poké Ball designs, as do the [[Bag]]s of the protagonists of [[Johto]]-based games. {{ga|Ethan}}'s headgear is also similar to the top half of an Ultra Ball, and {{ga|Lucas}}'s Bag prominently features a Poké Ball.

==Mechanics and design==
[[File:Anime Poke Ball Mechanics.jpg|thumb|280px|right|A schematic displaying Poké Ball size, storage and mechanics]]

Though the technology behind a Poké Ball remains unknown and has evolved through the centuries to accommodate the diverse requirements of their creators, the basic mechanics are simple enough to understand and tend to remain constant: in a [[Pokémon battle]], once an opposing wild Pokémon has been weakened, the Pokémon Trainer can throw a Poké Ball at it. When a Poké Ball hits the Pokémon, as long as it is not deflected, the Poké Ball will open, convert the Pokémon to a form of energy, pull it into its center, and close. A Pokémon in this state is given a chance to struggle to attempt to break free from the ball and escape, being instantly re-converted from energy into matter. Should a Pokémon escape a Poké Ball, the device will either be destroyed (in the games and some manga) or will return to the Trainer (anime), who can attempt once again to capture the Pokémon. A Pokémon who does not escape the ball will be {{pkmn2|caught}}.

[[File:Poke Ball Interior.png|thumb|250px|right|Interior of a Poké Ball from the anime]]

Poké Balls are specifically constructed for Pokémon capture, transport and training. As well as being physically difficult to escape from (as they seal tightly shut as soon as a Pokémon is taken into them) the environment of a Poké Ball is designed to be attractive to Pokémon also; according to Lucian of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], weakened Pokémon instinctively curl up tight in an attempt to heal themselves, an action that the environment of the Poké Ball encourages. Furthermore, while it is not known how a captured Pokémon perceives their time inside their Ball, the device is said to replicate a "Pokémon-friendly" environment that is "designed for comfort". All of these factors strongly discourage Pokémon from escaping their Balls. In the manga, Bugsy refers to his "capture net" as being the net that is supposedly inside a Poké Ball, but visible and already deployed. According to Kurt, this invisible net captures and physically stores a Pokémon.

[[File:Iris Dragonite inside Poké Ball.png|thumb|250px|right|[[Iris's Dragonite]] inside a Poké Ball in the anime]]

Poké Balls are not always at full size. Pressing the button on the front will convert it between its full size, about the size of a {{wp|Baseball (object)|baseball}}, to a smaller size, about that of a {{wp|Table tennis#The ball|ping-pong ball}}, and back again. The larger size makes throwing the ball easier, while the smaller one makes for easier storage on a belt clip, in pockets, and in Bags.

As mentioned, the generic Poké Ball design is not constant and has been remodelled and altered innumerable times in order to create new Poké Balls that are adapted for specific conditions. For example, it is seen in several anime episodes such as ''[[AG065|Gulpin it Down!]]'' and ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]'' that normal Poké Balls have difficulty catching Pokémon which are extremely large or extremely heavy. In the latter episode, it is revealed that ancient civilizations overcame this issue by constructing immense Poké Balls many times the size of the standard model known today, and made from stone instead. Other civilizations such as [[Pokémopolis]] also discovered new technologies that more closely resembled modern Poké Ball technology, such as the [[Dark Device]] and the [[Unearthly Urn]], which were also adapted for the capture and storage of massive Pokémon but in small containers. However, devices like these became lost to the ages and their roles were subsequently supplanted by Heavy Balls in the modern world.

[[File:Paul Chimchar release.png|200px|left|[[Paul]] releasing {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}}|thumb]]
When a Pokémon is released from a Poké Ball, it will be accompanied by a bright light as it returns from its energy form, and materialize nearby, often on the ground. This bright light has been shown to vary depending on the type of Ball in which the Pokémon is contained in the games, while it has always been shown to be white in the anime. Pokémon are recalled to their Poké Ball by holding up the Poké Ball with its button pointed at the Pokémon. A beam of red light will shoot from the button, converting the Pokémon back into energy and returning it to the Ball. The beam, however, has a limited range, and can be dodged by the Pokémon. If the beam hits a person, they will be stunned for a moment, but aside from that no ill effects will make themselves apparent. Releasing Pokémon from a Trainer's ownership, unlike normally sending the Pokémon out, will bathe the Pokémon in a blue glow, and the Poké Ball will no longer mark it, making it able to be caught by another Trainer's Poké Ball.

A Poké Ball can also be broken, which will release it from ownership, and if a Trainer has done so accidentally, it must somehow be fixed before the Pokémon can be recalled. In the manga, if a Poké Ball is broken before a Pokémon is sent out, then that particular Pokémon can't be used until their Poké Ball has been repaired. This happened several times in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, such as during {{Adv|Red}}'s battle against [[Giovanni]], where the opening mechanism for the Poké Balls of Red's [[Saur|Venusaur]] and [[Gyara]]dos were damaged, preventing either of them from being used in the match.

Pokémon appear to be conscious while inside Poké Balls. Several Pokémon have shown the ability to leave and return to their Poké Balls at will, most notably among them [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], [[Misty's Psyduck]], [[Ash's Oshawott]], and [[Brock's Croagunk]], which tend to do so in every episode they appear in. In ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]'', many Pokémon belonging to [[Gary Oak]], as well as other Trainers, including Ash Ketchum, demonstrated the ability to prevent themselves from being sent from their Poké Balls, as they refused to fight against the Diglett, though this has not been demonstrated since. Pokémon have also shown to be able to hear orders given by their Trainer right before they are sent out.

Poké Balls are able to communicate with a Trainer's [[Pokédex]], as the system updates itself with information on newly-caught Pokémon, and keeps track of how many Pokémon the Trainer has with them. If a Trainer catches a new Pokémon with the full six already with them, the Pokédex will automatically send the newly-caught Pokémon in its Poké Ball to the [[Pokémon Storage System]] that the Trainer is using. As shown in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]'', a Pokémon caught by a Poké Ball is "marked" by it, and thus most Poké Balls thrown at it will have no effect aside from temporarily stunning it. In the games, as well as in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'', however, the Trainer of the Pokémon will block a Poké Ball thrown by another, though it is possible that this is more out of courtesy to their Pokémon than to prevent capture outright.

Other wireless capabilities of Poké Balls are shown in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', as when the electricity of the city is down, {{mov|Rebecca}} claims that the "Poké Ball Management System" was no longer working without power. There has been no mention of any such system since.

Poké Balls are able to be decorated to no ill effect, with several Poké Balls that have been painted with special colors being seen in the anime. In the games, a [[Ball Capsule]] and [[seal]]s can release special effects when the Pokémon is sent out.
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==Poké Ball accuracy==
Except for the [[Master Ball]], all Poké Balls have a chance of breaking and not capturing the Pokémon in question, however, in several cases, it is possible for the Poké Ball to miss the wild Pokémon completely.

* In [[Generation I]] games, it was possible for a ball to miss the Pokémon when the likelihood of catching the Pokémon in question was particularly low—rather than the ball throwing animation playing and the ball wiggling zero times, a message would come up stating "You missed the Pokémon!".
* In Generation I as well as in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the {{OBP|Ghost|literal|ghosts}} in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]] would dodge any ball thrown at them unless they were unmasked by the [[Silph Scope]]. The [[Marowak (ghost)|Marowak ghost]] will dodge even if it is unmasked.
* A Poké Ball cannot be thrown during a wild [[Double Battle]], unless one of the two wild Pokémon is defeated, with the game claiming "It's no good! It's impossible to aim when there are two Pokémon!". A player can however snag Pokémon in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} even if there are two on the opposing side of the field; presumably the [[Snag Machine]] assists in aiming.
* Unlike preceding games, from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} onwards, it isn't possible to use a Poké Ball on a Pokémon which is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable state}}.
* Pokémon Black and White introduces wild Double Battles that are encountered alone instead of with a partner like in Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. In addition to the prior requirements, a command cannot be issued to a Pokémon during the same turn a Poké Ball is thrown; however, if the second Pokémon is using a two part move like Dig or Dive, a Poké Ball can still be thrown and Dig or Dive will continue if the ball fails.

===Capture chances===
{{main|Catch rate}}

==Types of Poké Balls==
[[File:PBR Battle Start.jpg|thumb|right|A Double Battle begins in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]]]
In the Pokémon games so far, there have been 26 different varieties of Poké Balls, all differing from each other in some effect, whether it be an increased ability to catch a Pokémon from the wild or an effect which occurs only after the Pokémon has been caught. From Generation III onward, each variety of the Poké Ball has a unique animation when they open to draw in a Pokémon and when a Pokémon is sent out, and the type of Poké Ball used to catch the Pokémon is preserved on its status screen.

===Introduced in Generation I===
The following Poké Balls were introduced in {{game|Red and Green|s}}, and have appeared and been available in all games since then, with the exception of the Safari Ball, which is not present in Generation II. They were developed by [[Silph Co.]], with the development of the [[Master Ball]] factoring into the plot of the Generation I games and their remakes heavily.

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|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> with a high rate of success.
|descrse=A better <sc>Ball</sc> with a higher catch rate than a <sc>Great Ball</sc>.
|descfrlg=A very high-grade <sc>Ball</sc> that offers a higher <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> catch rate than a <sc>Great Ball</sc>.
|descdppthgss=An ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a Great Ball.
|descbwb2w2=An ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a Great Ball.
|descxy=An ultra-high performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a Great Ball.
|locrby={{ci|Fuchsia}}, [[Cinnabar Island]] and [[Indigo Plateau]] [[Poké Mart]]s
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]] sale{{sup/2|C}}, {{ci|Blackthorn}}, [[Indigo Plateau]], {{ci|Cerulean}}, {{ci|Vermilion}}, {{ci|Saffron}}, {{ci|Celadon}} and {{ci|Fuchsia}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locrse={{ci|Fortree}}, [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], {{ci|Mossdeep}}, {{ci|Sootopolis}}, {{ci|Ever Grande}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locfrlg={{ci|Fuchsia}}, [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Indigo Plateau]], {{to|Three Island}}, {{to|Four Island}}, {{to|Six Island}} and {{to|Seven Island}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{to|Two Island}}{{tt|*|after saving Lostelle}} stall
|loccolo=[[Outskirt Stand]]
|locxd=[[Outskirt Stand]]
|locdppt=All [[Poké Mart]]s after earning 5 [[Badge]]s, [[Jubilife TV]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (1 digit){{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=All [[Poké Mart]]s after earning 5 [[Badge]]s, [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (1 digit)

'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Town Outskirts}} ''(2000+ Steps)''
|locbw=All [[Poké Mart]]s after earning 5 [[Badge]]s
|locb2w2=All [[Poké Mart]]s after earning 5 [[Badge]]s, [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Raffle Shop}}, {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}, {{DL|Join Avenue|Souvenirs|souvenir}})
|locxy=All [[Poké Mart]]s after earning 3 [[Badge]]s

|tcg=Ultra Ball (Dark Explorers 102)
}}
{{Item
|name=Master Ball
|jp=マスターボール
|jpt=Master Ball
|gen=I
|bag=Poké Balls
|sellnotes=Can be sold for 0 in Generation I only
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]] without fail.
|catchrate=255×
|descstad=A <sc>Ball</sc> that captures any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descgsc=The best <sc>Ball</sc>. It never misses.
|descrse=The best <sc>Ball</sc> that catches a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.
|descfrlg=The best <sc>Ball</sc> with the ultimate performance. It will catch any wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.
|descdppthgss=The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descbwb2w2=The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descxy=The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
|locrby=[[Silph Co.]]
|locgsc=[[New Bark Town]], [[Lucky Channel]] (all digits)
|locrse=[[Magma Hideout]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Aqua Hideout]]{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}, [[Lilycove Department Store]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (all digits)
|locfrlg=[[Silph Co.]]
|loccolo=[[Agate Village]]
|locxd=[[Pokémon HQ Lab]]
|locdppt=[[Team Galactic HQ]], [[Jubilife TV]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (all digits)
|lochgss=[[New Bark Town]], [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (all digits)
|locbw=Gift from [[Professor Juniper]] after obtaining all eight [[Badge]]s, gift from a man wearing black in the [[Castelia City]] [[Pokémon Center]] after trading with 50 people
|locb2w2=Gift from [[Professor Juniper]] in [[Mistralton City]], receive from [[Colress]] after first rematch on [[Plasma Frigate]] (at [[P2 Laboratory]]), [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Raffle Shop}})
|tcg=Master Ball (Gym Challenge 116)
|main=Master Ball
}}
{{Item
|name=Safari Ball
|jp=サファリボール
|jpt=Safari Ball
|gen=I
|bag=Poké Balls
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]] in the [[Safari Zone]].
|catchrate=1.5×
|descstad=A <sc>Ball</sc> used in the <sc>Safari Zone</sc> for catching wild Pokémon.
|descrse=A special <sc>Ball</sc> that is used only in the <sc>Safari Zone</sc>.
|descfrlg=A special <sc>Ball</sc> that is used only in the <sc>Safari Zone</sc>. It is finished with a camouflage pattern.
|descdppthgss=A special Poké Ball that is used only in the Great Marsh. It is decorated in a camouflage pattern.
|descbw=A special Poké Ball that is used only in the Great Marsh. It is decorated in a camouflage pattern.
|locrby={{safari|Kanto}}
|locrse={{safari|Hoenn}}
|locfrlg={{safari|Kanto}}
|locdppt=[[Great Marsh]]
|lochgss={{safari|Johto}}
}}

===Introduced in Generation II===
The following Poké Balls were introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. These Poké Balls were not available in [[Generation III]] or in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but made their return in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Seven of them are made from [[Apricorn]]s by [[Kurt]], while the only one that is not is seen by some to be a counterpart to the Safari Ball in that it is only used in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] in [[National Park]]. All eight of these Poké Balls have the same animation as a normal Poké Ball when sending out or recalling a Pokémon, rather than the variety of colors and special effects the Poké Ball variants released in other generations have.

When a Pokémon in one of these Balls is used in a link battle in Generation IV, it will appear as an ordinary Poké Ball, regardless of if the link is made with a Johto or Sinnoh-based game. Using a Pokémon in one of these Balls in one of the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} facilities will show it as it should appear during the battle, but as an ordinary Poké Ball if the battle is saved to the [[Vs. Recorder]] and played back. Trading a Pokémon in one of these Poké Ball variations into {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} or registering it in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] will cause it to display as a normal Poké Ball, though if the Pokémon is traded back into a Johto-based game or transferred forward into Generation V, it will regain its variant Ball.

In Pokémon data, information for these Poké Balls on the status screen and in battle is stored in a separate location from the variants introduced in other generations, so that the Pokémon can be traded back to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum from HeartGold and SoulSilver and display an ordinary Poké Ball there (the data space for these balls being ignored in the earlier games).

{{Item
|name=Level Ball
|jp=レベルボール
|jpt=Level Ball
|gen=II
|bag=Poké Balls
|sell=150
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon of levels lower than the Pokémon currently in battle.
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=1× if the player's Pokémon is the same level as or a lower level than the wild Pokémon 2× if the player's Pokémon is at a higher level than the wild Pokémon but less than double it 4× if the player's Pokémon is more than double but less than four times the level of the wild Pokémon 8× if the player's Pokémon is of a level four times or more than that of the wild Pokémon
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for lower-level <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are a lower level than your own.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are a lower level than your own.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Red Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Red Apricorn}})
|tcg=Level Ball (Next Destinies 89)
}}

{{Item
|name=Lure Ball
|jp=ルアーボール
|jpt=Lure Ball
|sprite2=Lure Ball IV
|gen=II
|bag=Poké Balls
|sell=150
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better while [[fishing]].
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=3× if used on a Pokémon encountered while [[fishing]] 1× otherwise
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> hooked by a rod.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon hooked by a Rod when fishing.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon hooked by a Rod when fishing.
|locgsc=[[Kurt]] after saving [[Slowpoke Well]], [[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Blu Apricorn}})
|lochgss={{tc|Fisherman}} in {{rt|32|Johto}} [[Pokémon Center]] (×2), [[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Blu Apricorn}})
|tcg=Lure Ball (Skyridge 128)
}}

{{Item
|name=Moon Ball
|jp=ムーンボール
|jpt=Moon Ball
|gen=II
|bag=Poké Balls
|sell=150
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon that evolve with a {{evostone|Moon Stone}}.
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=4× if used on a Pokémon belonging to the {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}}, or {{p|Skitty}} families; otherwise 1×{{sup/4|HGSS}} always 1× due to a glitch{{sup/2|GSC}}
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for <sc>Moon Stone</sc> evolvers.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that evolve using the Moon Stone.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that evolve using the Moon Stone.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Ylw Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Ylw Apricorn}})
}}

{{Item
|name=Friend Ball
|jp=フレンドボール
|jpt=Friend Ball
|gen=II
|bag=Poké Balls
|sell=150
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]].
|effect2=Sets caught Pokémon's [[friendship]] to 200. Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=1×
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> that makes <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> friendly.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
|descbw=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Grn Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Grn Apricorn}})
|tcg=Friend Ball (Skyridge 126)
}}

{{Item
|name=Love Ball
|jp=ラブラブボール
|jpt=Love Love Ball
|gen=II
|bag=Poké Balls
|sell=150
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon of the opposite [[gender]] of, but same species as the player's Pokémon.
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=8× if used on a Pokémon of the same species and same gender as the player's Pokémon{{sup/2|GSC}} 8× if used on a Pokémon of the same species but opposite gender of the player's Pokémon{{sup/4|HGSS}} 1× otherwise
|descgsc=For catching the opposite gender.
|deschgss=Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are the opposite gender of your Pokémon.
|descbw=Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are the opposite gender of your Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Pnk Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Pnk Apricorn}})
}}

{{Item
|name=Heavy Ball
|jp=ヘビーボール
|jpt=Heavy Ball
|gen=II
|bag=Poké Balls
|sell=150
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on [[List of Pokémon by weight|heavier Pokémon]].
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=-20 if used on Pokémon weighing less than {{tt|220.6lbs|100.1kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/{{tt|451.5 lbs|204.8 kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} No modifier if used on Pokémon weight between {{tt|220.6lbs|100.1kg}} and {{tt|441.0 lbs|200.1 kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}} +20 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|451.5 lbs|204.8 kg}} and {{tt|677.3 lbs|307.2 kg}} +30 if used on Pokémon weighing more than {{tt|661.5 lbs|300.1 kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}} +30 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|677.3 lbs|307.2 kg}} and {{tt|903.0 lbs|409.6 kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} +40 if used on Pokémon weighing more than {{tt|903.0 lbs|409.6 kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for catching heavy <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching very heavy Pokémon.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching very heavy Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Blk Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Blk Apricorn}})
|tcg=Heavy Ball (Next Destinies 88)
}}

{{Item
|name=Fast Ball
|jp=スピードボール
|jpt=Speed Ball
|gen=II
|bag=Poké Balls
|sell=150
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on fast Pokémon{{sup/4|HGSS}} or Pokémon able to flee from battle{{sup/2|GSC}}.
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=4× if used on {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Grimer}}, or {{p|Tangela}}{{sup/2|GSC}} 4× if used on a Pokémon with a base {{stat|Speed}} {{cat|Pokémon whose base Speed stat is greater than 100|of at least 100}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} 1× otherwise
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for catching fast <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch fast Pokémon.
|descbw=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon which are quick to run away.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Wht Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Kurt]] (after saving [[Slowpoke Well]]), [[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Wht Apricorn}})
|tcg=Fast Ball (Skyridge 124)
}}

{{Item
|name=Sport Ball
|jp=コンペボール
|jpt=Compé Ball
|gen=II
|bag=Poké Balls
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]] in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]].
|catchrate=1.5×
|descgsc=The Bug-Catching Contest <sc>Ball</sc>.
|deschgss=A special Poké Ball for the Bug-Catching Contest.
|descbw=A special Poké Ball for the Bug-Catching Contest.
|locgsc=[[National Park]]
|lochgss=[[National Park]]
|notes=Called Park Ball (パークボール) in Generation II.
}}

===Introduced in Generation III===
The following Poké Balls were introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. While the main four Poké Balls and the Safari Ball returned to central usage, these specialty Balls were only available at certain [[Poké Mart]]s in the Hoenn region, and the Luxury Ball only available via completion of certain quests in the games. Generally, they can be seen to be counterparts to Generation II's Apricorn Balls, which were not available in the Generation III games, with the Nest Ball and Level Ball, Net Ball and Lure Ball, and Luxury Ball and Friend Ball being very similar in effect to each other.

The Premier Ball is functionally identical to the standard Poké Ball; it is simply a premium (hence the name) given with the purchase of ten Poké Balls. Only one is given with each purchase of ten or more, so buying 20 or more Poké Balls still only yields one gift Premier Ball. To obtain multiple Premier Balls, the Poké Balls must be purchased in separate transactions of 10 at a time.

These Ball variants continued to be available in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, though most must be traded in from a Hoenn-based game, with only the Timer Ball and Repeat Ball available to be bought, and even then, only in {{OBP|Two Island|town}}. The Dive Ball's effect was altered, with it now having greater chance to catch Pokémon encountered on water rather than under it, as Hoenn-based games are the only ones where wild Pokémon can be encountered while using {{m|Dive}}. In Generation IV, all but the Dive Ball are readily available to be bought, though the Dive Ball can still be obtained through use of [[Pal Park]] and other special events. The Johto-based HeartGold and SoulSilver make the Timer, Repeat, and Luxury Balls hard to find once more, though the returning Apricorn Balls help to take their place. All of these Poké Balls can be purchased in Generation V. Additionally, the Timer Ball's effectiveness now increases much more quickly as the battle goes on.

Unlike the Poké Balls introduced in Generation I, these Poké Balls were developed by the [[Devon Corporation]].

{{Item
|name=Premier Ball
|jp=プレミアボール
|jpt=Premier Ball
|gen=III
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|sell=100
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]].
|catchrate=1×
|descrse=A rare <sc>Ball</sc> made in commemoration of some event.
|descfrlg=A rare <sc>Ball</sc> that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat rare Poké Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat rare Poké Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
|descxy=A somewhat rare Poké Ball that was made as a commemorative item used to celebrate an event of some sort.
|locrse=Any [[Poké Mart]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
|loccolo=[[Outskirt Stand]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
|locxd=Any [[Poké Mart]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
|locdppt=Any [[Poké Mart]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
|lochgss=Any [[Poké Mart]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
|locbw=Any [[Poké Mart]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
|locb2w2=Any [[Poké Mart]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
|locxy=Any [[Poké Mart]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once); [[Lumiose City]] Poké Ball Boutique
|tcg=Premier Ball (Great Encounters 101)
}}

{{Item
|name=Repeat Ball
|jp=リピートボール
|jpt=Repeat Ball
|gen=III
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|sell=500
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon who is registered in the Pokédex as caught.
|catchrate=3× if used on a Pokémon that is registered in the player's Pokédex as caught 1× otherwise
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> caught before.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> caught before.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that were previously caught.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that were previously caught.
|descxy=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that have been caught before.
|locrse=[[Rustboro City]] [[Poké Mart]]{{tt|*|after receiving a Repeat Ball from Mr. Stone}}
|locfrlg={{OBP|Two Island|town}} vendor{{tt|*|after completing Ruby and Sapphire mission}}
|locdppt=[[Canalave City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
|lochgss='''Johto:''' [[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery{{dotw|Tu}}

'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Sinnoh Field}} ''(3000+ Steps)''
|locbw={{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2={{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Accumula Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Timer Ball
|jp=タイマーボール
|jpt=Timer Ball
|gen=III
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|sell=500
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better in battles that have lasted longer.
|catchrate=((number of turns passed in battle + 10) ÷ 10)×, maximum 4× {{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} 
1× + 1229 ÷ 4096× (0.3×) per turn passed in the battle, maximum 4× {{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|BW2}}
|descrs=More effective as more turns are taken in battle.
|desce=A <sc>Ball</sc> that gains power in battles taking many turns.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.
|desccolo=A ball that works better the more turns in battle.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.
|descxy=A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective the more turns that are taken in battle.
|locrse=[[Rustboro City]] [[Poké Mart]]{{tt|*|after receiving a Repeat Ball from Mr. Stone}}
|locfrlg={{OBP|Two Island|town}} vendor{{tt|*|after completing Ruby and Sapphire mission}}
|locdppt=[[Celestic Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Canalave City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Snowpoint City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
|lochgss='''Johto:''' [[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery{{dotw|Sa}}

'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Sinnoh Field}} ''(2500+ Steps)''
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]] and [[Icirrus City]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Nest Ball
|jp=ネストボール
|jpt=Nest Ball
|gen=III
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|sell=500
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on lower-[[level]] Pokémon.
|catchrate=((40 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×
{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} ((41 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on weaker <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on weaker <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on weaker Pokémon in the wild.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on weaker Pokémon in the wild.
|descxy=A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes more effective the lower the level of the wild Pokémon.
|locrse=[[Verdanturf Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locfrlg=[[Rocket Hideout]], hidden near Giovanni's seat, [[Rocket Warehouse]], hidden near [[Gideon]]
|locdppt=[[Eterna City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Hearthome City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Pastoria City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
|lochgss='''Johto:''' [[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery{{dotw|Mo}}, [[Safari Zone Gate]]
'''Kanto:''' [[Pewter City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Vermilion City]] [[Poké Mart]]

'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Sinnoh Field}} ''(500+ Steps)''
|locbw=[[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Lentimas Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]] and [[Accumula Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] (North Boulevard [[Poké Mart]])
}}

{{Item
|name=Net Ball
|jp=ネットボール
|jpt=Net Ball
|gen=III
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|sell=500
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
|catchrate=3× if used on a Water-type or Bug-type Pokémon 1× otherwise
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
|descxy=A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.
|locrse=[[Mossdeep City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locfrlg=[[Fishing Brothers#Silence Bridge Fishing Guru|Silence Bridge]] on [[Kanto Route 12#Silence Bridge|Route 12]], [[Outcast Island]], [[Rocket Warehouse]]
|locdppt=[[Eterna City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Hearthome City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Solaceon Town]] [[Poké Mart]], {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
|lochgss='''Johto:''' [[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery{{dotw|We}}, [[Blackthorn City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Frontier Access]] [[Poké Mart]]
'''Kanto:''' [[Viridian City]] [[Poké Mart]]

'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Noisy Forest}} ''(5000+ Steps)'', {{pw|Blue Lake}} ''(4000+ Steps)''
|locbw=[[Nacrene City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Virbank City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Humilau City]] [[Poké Mart]] and {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]]
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] (North Boulevard [[Poké Mart]])
}}

{{Item
|name=Dive Ball
|jp=ダイブボール
|jpt=Dive Ball
|gen=III
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|sell=500
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon encountered [[underwater]]{{sup/3|RSE}} or while {{m|Surf}}ing or [[fishing]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}.
|catchrate=3.5× if used while [[underwater]]{{sup/3|RSE}} 3.5× if used on a water-dwelling Pokémon{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}} 1× otherwise
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> on the ocean floor.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> deep in the sea.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live in the sea.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live underwater.
|descxy=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well when catching Pokémon that live underwater.
|locrse=[[Mossdeep City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locdppt=[[Sinnoh Route 223|Route 223]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
|lochgss='''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Beautiful Beach}} ''(5000+ Steps)'', {{pw|Blue Lake}} ''(3500+ Steps)''
|locbw=[[Undella Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Village Bridge]]
|locb2w2=[[Undella Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Humilau City]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Luxury Ball
|jp=ゴージャスボール
|jpt=Gorgeous Ball
|gen=III
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|1000|50000 at Black City}}
|sell=500
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]].
|effect2=Alters the amount by which a caught Pokémon's [[friendship]] rises.
|catchrate=1×
|descrse=A cozy <sc>Ball</sc> that makes <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> more friendly.
|descfrlg=A comfortable <sc>Ball</sc> that makes a captured wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> quickly grow friendly.
|descdppthgss=A comfortable Poké Ball that makes a caught wild Pokémon quickly grow friendly.
|descbwb2w2=A comfortable Poké Ball that makes a caught wild Pokémon quickly grow friendly.
|descxy=A particularly comfortable Poké Ball that makes a wild Pokémon quickly grow friendlier after being caught.
|locrse=[[Abandoned Ship]], {{ci|Lilycove}} [[Contest Hall]]
|locfrlg=[[Resort Gorgeous]]
|locxd=[[S.S. Libra]]
|locdppt=[[Sunyshore City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
|lochgss='''Johto:''' [[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery{{dotw|Su}}
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] [[Autumnal Avenue]]

'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Resort}} ''(6000+ Steps)''
|locbw={{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Undella Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Black City]] shop{{sup/5|B}}
|locb2w2=[[Undella Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Humilau City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]] and [[N's Castle]]
|tcg=Luxury Ball (Stormfront 86)
}}

===Introduced in Generation IV===
The following Poké Balls were introduced in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. The set of seven introduced in Generation III, as well as the original set of five, are preserved in this generation, and are available either for purchase or by trade in all Generation IV games. The Generation II Poké Balls also make a return in this generation, but only in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

{{Item
|name=Heal Ball
|jp=ヒールボール
|jpt=Heal Ball
|gen=IV
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|sell=150
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]].
|effect2=Fully restores a caught Pokémon's {{stat|HP}}, {{PP}}, and [[status ailment|status]].
|catchrate=1×
|descdppthgss=A remedial Poké Ball that restores the caught Pokémon's HP and eliminates any status problem.
|descbwb2w2=A remedial Poké Ball that restores the caught Pokémon's HP and eliminates any status problem.
|descxy=A remedial Poké Ball that restores the HP of a Pokémon caught with it and eliminiates any status conditions.
|locdppt=[[Jubilife City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Oreburgh City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Floaroma Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Eterna City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Hearthome City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
|lochgss='''Johto:''' [[Cherrygrove City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Violet City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Azalea Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Ecruteak City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Olivine City]] [[Poké Mart]].
'''Kanto:''' [[Viridian City]] [[Poké Mart]]
'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Stormy Beach}} ''(2000+ Steps)''
|locbw=[[Striaton City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Nacrene City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Virbank City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Lentimas Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]] and {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]]
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] (North Boulevard [[Poké Mart]])
}}

{{Item
|name=Quick Ball
|jp=クイックボール
|jpt=Quick Ball
|gen=IV
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|sell=500
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better when used early in the battle.
|catchrate=5× if used on the first turn of a battle{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}} 4× if used on the first turn of a battle{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} 1× otherwise
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that provides a better catch rate if it is used at the start of a wild encounter.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that provides a better catch rate if it is used at the start of a wild encounter.
|descxy=A somewhat different Poké Ball that has a more successful catch rate if used at the start of a wild encounter.
|locdppt=[[Pastoria City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Canalave City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Snowpoint City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
|lochgss='''Johto:''' [[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery{{dotw|Th}}, [[Safari Zone Gate]]
'''Kanto:''' [[Pewter City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Cerulean City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Vermilion City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Saffron City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Lavender Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Fuchsia City]] [[Poké Mart]] 
'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Stormy Beach}} ''(1500+ Steps)''
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]
|tcg=Quick Ball (Mysterious Treasures 114)
|locb2w2=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Icirrus City]] [[Poké Mart]] and [[Accumula Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locxy=[[Coumarine City]], [[Snowbelle City]] and the [[Lumiose City#Poké Ball Boutique|Poké Ball Boutique]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Dusk Ball
|jp=ダークボール
|jpt=Dark Ball
|gen=IV
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=yes
|sell=500
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better when used in [[cave]]s or at [[Time#Night 2|night]].
|catchrate=3.5× if used in a cave or at night 1× otherwise
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
|descxy=A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
|locdppt=[[Solaceon Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Snowpoint City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Pastoria City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
|lochgss='''Johto:''' [[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery{{dotw|Fr}}, [[Safari Zone Gate]], [[Blackthorn City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Frontier Access]] [[Poké Mart]]
'''Kanto:''' [[Vermilion City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Lavender Town]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Fuchsia City]] [[Poké Mart]]

'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Scary Cave}} ''(4000+ Steps)'', {{pw|Quiet Cave}} ''(2000+ Steps)''
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]], {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Lentimas Town]] [[Poké Mart]] , [[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]] and [[Icirrus City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|tcg=Dusk Ball (Mysterious Treasures 110)
}}

{{Item
|name=Cherish Ball
|jp=プレジャスボール
|jpt=Precious Ball
|gen=IV
|bag=Poké Balls
|sell=500
|effect=Contains [[event Pokémon]].
|catchrate=1×
|descdppthgss=A quite rare Poké Ball that has been specially crafted to commemorate an occasion of some sort.
|descbw=A quite rare Poké Ball that has been specially crafted to commemorate an occasion of some sort.
|loc=Not found.
}}

{{Item
|name=Park Ball
|jp=パークボール
|jpt=Park Ball
|gen=IV
|bag=Poké Balls
|effect=Recatches Pokémon sent through [[Pal Park]].
|catchrate=255×
|descdppthgss=A special Poké Ball for the Pal Park.
|descbw=A special Poké Ball for the Pal Park.
|locdppt=[[Pal Park]]
|lochgss=[[Pal Park]]
|notes=Pokémon recaught with this ball in Pal Park will retain the ball in which they were originally caught in Generation III. Not to be confused with [[#Sport Ball|Sport Balls]], which were known as Park Balls (パークボール) in Generation II.
}}

===Introduced in Generation V===
Only one new Poké Ball was introduced in {{game|Black and White|s}}, though all Poké Balls of previous generations are programmed into the game, both as items and on the status screen. If the {{player}} cheats to get them into the game, the Apricorn Balls, Sport Ball, and Park Ball cannot be used to catch wild Pokémon, though the Safari Ball and Cherish Ball can. If a Pokémon is transferred to Generation V from an earlier generation with the [[Poké Transfer]], it will appear to have the same ball it was originally caught with.

In the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]], a Dream Ball appears in the player's Bag when battling a Pokémon. As Poké Balls never fail in the Entree Forest and the Dream Ball can only be used there, the Dream Ball effectively never fails. However, any Poké Ball in the Bag can be used in the Entree Forest, not just the Dream Ball. Pokémon transferred from [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] are obtained in Dream Balls.


{{Item
|name=Dream Ball
|jp=ドリームボール
|jpt=Dream Ball
|gen=V
|genex=yes
|bag=Poké Balls
|buyable=no
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]] in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]].
|catchrate=255×
|descbw=A special Poké Ball that appears out of nowhere in a bag at the Entree Forest. It can catch any Pokémon.
|locbw=[[Entralink|Entree Forest]]
|locb2w2=[[Entralink|Entree Forest]]
}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Ashball.png|thumb|220px|right|{{Ash}} pulling out a Poké Ball, preparing to catch a Pokémon]]
In the anime, the basic Poké Ball is the most commonly used of all varieties, with other varieties appearing either very few times or not at all. A vast majority of Pokémon are shown to be stored in regular Poké Balls, to the point that large collections of Poké Balls can be seen with no variation among them. Even [[Ash's Pikachu]], the most prominent Pokémon in the anime which spends all its time [[walking Pokémon|outside with Ash]], has a plain Poké Ball that differs from others only by the small yellow lightning bolt symbol on it, as seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.

Despite this, the various other types of Poké Ball have been seen in the anime, usually to illustrate a special property about that particular ball. The lack of the different types is unsurprising, however, due to the fact that, when the anime was first created, the games themselves did not even keep track of the Poké Ball that a Pokémon was caught in, and thus, it made no difference in sending a Pokémon out.

The first time that a Poké Ball aside from the normal variation was seen was in [[EP035]], where Ash was given 30 Safari Balls in order to compete in the Safari Game. With these 30 Safari Balls, Ash attempted to catch various rare Pokémon; however, he only managed to capture an entire herd of {{AP|Tauros}}. They appeared in Safari Balls in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-Ké Corral]]''; afterward; however, whenever Ash uses one of his Tauros in a battle, it is sent out from a standard Poké Ball.

The [[GS Ball]] was the second of the variant Poké Balls to appear in the anime, this time with a special purpose. This mysterious ball was unable to be opened by [[Professor Ivy]], and served as the reason for Ash's journeys to the [[Orange Archipelago]] (to pick it up) and [[Johto]] (to deliver it to [[Kurt]]), so that what was contained within it could be discovered. {{p|Celebi}} was long rumored to be related to the ball, something which the [[Pokémon Adventures]] and game canons verify, while [[Masamitsu Hidaka|a director of the anime]] confirmed that, had it not been insisted that {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|4}} appear in a central role in [[M04|the fourth movie]], the GS Ball arc would have concluded with Celebi being released from the ball and traveling with Ash and his friends.
[[File:Poke Ball Recent Capture.png|thumb|240px|left|A Poké Ball after catching a Pokémon in the anime]]
Also related to Kurt, as in the games, the first non-standard Poké Ball variants, the [[Apricorn]] balls, made an appearance in the anime, and several were given to the members of the main cast. All three members of the main cast received Fast Balls in ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', with {{an|Brock}} using his to catch a {{TP|Brock|Pineco}} shortly after receiving it. In the [[EP144|next episode]], Brock received a Heavy Ball, while Ash and {{an|Misty}} received Lure Balls. While Brock's Heavy Ball and Ash and Misty's Fast Balls would remain unused (and have not been mentioned since), both Ash and Misty would use their Lure Balls to capture a {{AP|Totodile}} and {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}, respectively. Another Heavy Ball appeared in ''[[AG065|Gulpin It Down]]'', where it was used to capture a giant {{p|Gulpin}}, though this was not the one belonging to Brock.

The [[Master Ball#In the anime|Master Ball]] itself has only appeared once as an actual Poké Ball, in ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]'', where it was used by [[Sullivan]] in a last resort attempt to catch a wild {{p|Whiscash}} called "[[Nero]]". Despite the fact that a Master Ball cannot be escaped from, the Whiscash ''swallowed'' the Master Ball, thus preventing capture, and disappeared back into the water. While not a Poké Ball itself, Misty owns a beach ball that is designed like the Master Ball, which can be seen in ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' and ''[[EP167|A Hot Water Battle]]''.
[[File:Ash Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|240px|Ash calling out a Pokémon]]
The Generation III specialty balls have only been seen in cameos, with only the Repeat Ball and Luxury Ball appearing, in the opening of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. These balls contained {{ga|Brendan}}'s {{p|Shiftry}} and {{p|Aggron}}, respectively.

The debut of most of the specialty balls, both from Generation III and IV, came in the ending [[Which One ~ Is It?]], which contained the first appearance of the Great Ball and Ultra Ball, as well as the first anime appearance of the Premier, Heal, Net, Dusk, Nest, Quick, Timer, and Dive Balls.

Many other Poké Balls have been shown in the anime; however, most of these are cosmetic alterations alone, such as Poké Balls with gold plating, diamond studded Poké Balls, and Poké Balls with special designs on them, usually to denote an organization.

Most notably, a broken Poké Ball, snapped in half at its rusted hinges, is kept by both {{Ash}} and {{Gary}}, symbolizing their rivalry.

In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', it was shown that if a Trainer catches a Pokémon while they already have six on hand, it is automatically sent to the regional {{pkmn|professor}}. This was again demonstrated in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]''. ''[[BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest]]'' shows a major difference in what happens after a Pokémon is captured. Instead of being automatically sent to the regional Professor, the Poké Ball is sealed and the button becomes red. The Pokémon is kept inactive until it is switched out by another actively in the Trainer's party.

===History===
{{main|History of Poké Balls}}

===Appearance===
<gallery perrow=4>
File:Master Ball anime.png|The Master Ball
File:Safari Ball anime.png|An early Safari Ball
File:GS Ball anime.png|The [[GS Ball]]
File:Fast Ball anime.png|Fast Balls
File:Heavy Lure Balls anime.png|Two Lure Balls and a Heavy Ball
File:Park Ball anime.png|A [[National Park|Park]] Ball
File:Luxury Repeat Ball anime.png|A Luxury Ball and Repeat Ball
File:Masked Marauder Dark Ball.png|A Dark Ball
</gallery>

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP001|Poké Ball|Ash's Pokédex|While being {{pkmn|training|trained}}, a Pokémon ''usually'' stays inside its Poké Ball. However, there are many exceptions. Some Pokémon hate being confined.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Poké Ball EToP.png|thumb|right|A Poké Ball in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
In the various [[Pokémon manga]], Poké Balls have been shown to appear differently, as an attempt to explain how a Trainer knows which Pokémon is in which ball, as most Pokémon manga series were, like the anime, developed at a time when the games could not keep track of the ball a Pokémon was contained in.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
In the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], the rules are more similar to the anime; however, Poké Balls are numbered on the outside, on the button, so that a Trainer knows which member of their team they are sending into battle.

It is also possible for a Pokémon to be placed inside a Poké Ball without it being owned by a Trainer. In ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'', [[Meowzie]] steals a Poké Ball from a shop and puts her kitten in it so that it will not be hurt by a flood affecting the city.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Yellow Seadra Poké Ball.png|thumb|left|{{adv|Yellow}}'s {{p|Seadra}}'s Poké Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, the tops of Poké Balls are semitransparent, allowing the Pokémon inside, which is miniaturized, to be seen through the ball, while the Pokémon can likewise see out of the ball it is contained in. In this manga, unlike in the anime, Pokémon already captured can be recaught in another Poké Ball, as is seen when {{adv|Red}} recatches Misty's Gyarados (though {{adv|Blue}} states that catching a Pokémon that belongs to another is not possible in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]''). Like in the anime and games, specialty balls do exist, and {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} received a Friend Ball and Heavy Ball, respectively. It has also been shown that unlike the games, Pokémon placed in their balls recover from status conditions; however, like in the games, they do not recover health points. Additionally, the three original types of Poké Ball are used to identify the Trainer's rank; most Trainers keep their Pokémon in Poké Balls, [[Gym Leader]]s use Great Balls, and [[Elite Four]] members and [[Frontier Brain]]s use Ultra Balls.
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==In Pokémon Origins==
[[File:Red Moltres PO.png|thumb|200px|Ultra Balls in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Besides the regular Poké Ball, the other Generation I variations of it were also seen during the [[Pokémon Origins]] mini-series. In ''[[PO03]]'', it was shown that [[Giovanni]] kept his strongest Pokémon, {{p|Rhyhorn}} and {{p|Rhydon}} within Ultra Balls. In ''[[PO04]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} was seen catching an {{p|Arbok}} with a Great Ball and a {{p|Chansey}} with a Safari Ball. He also used Ultra Balls to capture the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}}.

The Master Ball only appeared in a demonstration in ''[[PO03]]'', as it was still under development at the time. After [[Team Rocket]] was driven out of the [[Silph Co.]] building by Red, the development of Master Ball was frozen, making uncertain if it would ever be finished.
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==In the TCG==
[[File:Rocket Sneak Attack artwork.png|thumb|Ultra Ball]]
Several variants of Poké Ball have been released in card form in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], ranging from the standard variants found in the games and other media to variants specific to the TCG.

* The standard {{TCG ID|Jungle|Poké Ball|64}} card, which was the first released, debuted in the {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion and has since been featured in many others. It features a TCG-centric mechanic, requiring a {{TCG|coin}} flip to search the deck for a {{TCG|Pokémon}} to be put in the hand. Most of the Poké Ball variants, both adapted from the games and exclusive to the TCG, are similar to this, with several requiring coin flips to use their effect.
* The Ultra Ball can be seen in the artwork of {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Rocket's Sneak Attack|16}}, from the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion. The [[Ultra Ball (Dark Explorers 102)|Ultra Ball]] would make its actual first appearance, with its effect requiring the player to discard 2 cards from the player's hand to search the player's deck for a Pokémon. The 'H' on this Ultra Ball is derived from its Japanese name, ''Hyper Ball''.
* The {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Great Ball|92}}, which first appeared in the {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|TCG expansion}} coinciding with the {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|remakes}} of the [[Generation I]] games, is somewhat of an upgrade to the Poké Ball, and does not require the coin flip that the Poké Ball does, instead restricting the search of Pokémon to Basic Pokémon. Later, in {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}, {{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Great Ball|93}}'s effect was changed to have you instead search the top 7 cards of your deck for any 1 Pokémon card & put it in your hand.
* The [[Master Ball (Gym Challenge 116)|Master Ball]], first appearing in the {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} expansion, and in the games the most powerful of the Poké Balls, provides a vastly different effect than the standard. Rather than searching the entire deck, only the top seven cards may be searched. One {{TCG|Pokémon}} found in these seven can be put into the hand, while the rest must be shuffled back into the deck.
* Debuting in the {{TCG|Skyridge}} expansion, the {{TCG ID|Skyridge|Lure Ball|128}} is different from the basic Poké Balls in that it draws from the {{TCG|discard pile}} rather than the deck. For each heads flipped, with a maximum of three, an {{TCG|Evolution card}} can be returned from the discard pile and put into the hand. It has not appeared since.
* Also debuting in Skyridge, the {{TCG ID|Skyridge|Friend Ball|126}}, another [[Apricorn]] Ball, has a unique effect entirely, allowing the user to search their deck for a Pokémon of the same {{TCG|type}} as one of the opponent's Pokémon, making it effective in decks that typically match up well against their own type. It also has not appeared since.
* The {{TCG ID|Skyridge|Fast Ball|124}} allows the player to go through their deck, turning over cards one at a time until they find the first evolution card, and then taking that into their hand, shuffling afterward. Like the other two Apricorn Balls, it debuted in Skyridge and has not appeared since.
* The {{TCG ID|Great Encounters|Premier Ball|101}}, debuting in the {{TCG|Great Encounters}} expansion, is special, much as in the games, and allows the player to search either the deck ''or'' the discard pile for a {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}} to put into their hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Stormfront|Luxury Ball|86}}, first found in the {{TCG|Stormfront}} expansion, is among the rarest of the Poké Ball varieties in the games, though its catch rate is the same as that of a normal Poké Ball. Likewise it is so with the TCG, allowing a non-{{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|LV.X}} Pokémon to be searched from the deck, but only if another Luxury Ball card is not in the discard pile.
* The {{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Quick Ball|114}} released in the {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} expansion has a similar effect to the Fast Ball released in Skyridge, allowing the player to uncover cards from their deck until they find a Pokémon. An expansion of the Fast Ball's use, any Pokémon can be found, though this may prove an issue if the player is looking for an Evolution card specifically and finds a Basic Pokémon first.
* The {{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Dusk Ball|110}}, also first found in Mysterious Treasures, features an effect somewhat opposite from the Master Ball's: Instead of the top seven cards being searched, only the bottom seven cards may be, and a Pokémon found there may be put into the player's hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Heavy Ball|88}}, first found in {{TCG|Next Destinies}}, allows the player to search through their deck for a Pokémon who has a retreat cost of 3 or more and put it in their hand, whereas the {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Level Ball|89}}, also found in {{TCG|Next Destinies}}, allows them to do the same with a Pokémon that has 90 HP or less.

==In the Super Smash Bros. series==
The Pokémon series is represented in the {{sbw|Super Smash Bros. series}} by a Poké Ball icon. The first two games show the Poké Ball with both halves and the center filled in, while the third goes with Generation IV's redesigned icon with only the top half filled in. The upcoming fourth game appears to continue with the half-filled version.
<gallery>
File:Smash Bros Pokemon Symbol.png|The Pokémon series's symbol from ''SSB'' and ''Melee''
File:Smash Bros Brawl Pokemon Symbol.png|The Pokémon series's symbol from ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4''
</gallery>

[[File:SSBB Poke Ball.png|thumb|right|Render of a Poké Ball from [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Poké Balls in their base design are an item in the Super Smash Bros. series. First appearing in the original game, they can be picked up and thrown by the characters to do damage, and, on striking the ground, release a random Pokémon. In the original, the Pokémon that can be released are {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, or {{p|Starmie}}. In [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]], the listing changes, and now the Pokémon released include Generation II Pokémon, with {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Weezing}}, {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Staryu}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Bellossom}}, {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Unown}}, {{p|Wobbuffet}}, {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Porygon2}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, or {{p|Celebi}} appearing. {{p|Ditto}} was also planned to appear, acting as a clone of the character who released it for a short while, but was dummied out of the final game and can only be accessed through [[cheating]], where it does nothing. In the third installment, [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]] Pokémon were added, and now {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Staryu}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Bellossom}}, {{p|Wobbuffet}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Gulpin}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, {{p|Weavile}}, or {{p|Manaphy}} can be released from a Poké Ball that is thrown.

Also, in the Subspace Emissary, Pokémon Trainer is shown to push the button on the Poké Ball to send out the Pokémon; this has not been shown in the anime.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] Trophy information===
''These balls are used to catch and contain wild Pokémon. Most Pokémon must be weakened in some way before they can be caught, but once they're inside a Poké Ball, they enjoy their new home, since Poké Balls contain an environment specially designed for Pokémon comfort. [[Master Ball]]s are the strongest type.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] Trophy information===
''"An item used for capturing Pokémon and calling them out into battle. Pokémon live in these items which despite appearances, actually contain a wide, comfortable Pokémon-friendly world inside them. In Super Smash Bros., Pokémon give temporary support to who calls them out. You never know which you will get, but some are devastatingly powerful."''

==Other variants==
The following Poké Ball variants are found outside of the standard games. They are often very unusual compared to the 26 types found in the games, and it is sometimes questionable whether or not they even qualify as Poké Balls. Many have separate articles, where their unique properties are described in greater detail.

===In the games===
* [[Pester Ball]]s: These objects, which appear similar to Poké Balls at a glance, are not used to catch Pokémon, and instead will release a Pokémon repellent on contact. They are only found in {{g|Snap}}.
* The [[GS Ball]] is an event item that appears only in {{game|Crystal}}, where it was part of a giveaway on the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]], much as event items are given out in [[Generation IV]] games over the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. It was not used to catch any Pokémon, and was placed in the [[key items]] pocket. If given to [[Kurt]] for inspection, it will activate an event where the player can catch a {{p|Celebi}} in [[Ilex Forest]].
* A [[Snag Ball]] is a Poké Ball variant that has been "unlocked" by the Snag Machine, allowing it to [[snagging|snag]] an already [[caught Pokémon]] during a {{pkmn|battle}}. While it is ''able'' to be used on any Pokémon, [[Rui]] will only allow [[Wes]] to use it on [[Shadow Pokémon]], while [[Michael]]'s Aura Reader will render the Snag Machine inoperable when a Pokémon other than a Shadow Pokémon is targeted.
* When transferring Pokémon via [[Poké Transfer]], a blue-colored Poké Ball is used to catch the Pokémon in the mingame. They are shot using a bow.
* Typing Balls are used in [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]]. They are thrown after one successfully types a Pokémon's name. It has the overall design like that of a normal Poké Ball, only having an additional vertical line at the bottom, resembling the letter "T".
* In the [[Timegate Traveler Series]] featured in [[Pokéstar Studios]], the future is ruled by {{type|Bug}} Pokémon that capture wild humans in Human Balls (Japanese: '''ヒューマンボール''' ''Human Ball'') instead of the other way around.
<gallery>
File:Pester Ball.png|A Pester Ball
File:Snag Ball.png|[[Wes]] about to throw a Great Ball turned into a Snag Ball
File:Typing Ball.png|A Typing Ball
</gallery>

===In the anime===
* A green Poké Ball appeared in ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]''. Interestingly, the cover of the book {{OBP|Grass Pokédex|book}} greatly resembles this Poké Ball, and is labeled as a Safari Ball.
** In addition to this; the artwork of {{ga|Brendan}}, in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, features Brendan holding a green Poké Ball.
* Several objects were used to contain and control Pokémon before Poké Balls themselves were developed. Large monumental objects have been shown several times in episodes to be containers for large ancient Pokémon, as seen most notably in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. Smaller objects have also been used, such as the staff belonging to [[Sir Aaron]], which contained his partner, {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}}, until {{Ash}} released it in the current era. Special armor developed by [[Marcus]] was used to control Pokémon in ancient [[Michina Town]], though it did not directly ''contain'' the Pokémon; unlike other methods of using Pokémon, these Pokémon were enslaved, instead of befriended, and they turned against him the moment the armor was broken.
* {{an|Mewtwo}} had a collection of strange Poké Balls in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', which incorporated an eye into their design, and were used primarily to capture Pokémon to be cloned. These balls had no trouble catching Pokémon which were already captured—even if they were already inside of Poké Balls. They have been called by several names by fans, such as "Mewtwo Balls" and "Clone Balls".
* [[Molly Hale]], whose imagination caused the power of the {{mov|Unown|Unown|3}} to change the world around them, was able to use strange, crystalline Poké Balls when she challenged {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''. The Pokémon sent from these appeared normally, but dissolved into crystal, rather than being recalled. These crystal Poké Balls only appeared when used by her imagined older selves, and do not appear to actually exist.
* A special variant of Poké Ball, the Lake Ball, was used during the [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking Catching Competition]] in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''; this is viewed by many to be similar to the Sport Ball used in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. They appear as blue and white Poké Balls, with a fish pattern around the edge, and a yellow arrow on the top and bottom of the ball. They don't shake after capture, implying an automatic catch.
* Older Poké Balls have also appeared in the anime, specifically the one carried by [[Sam|Sammy]] in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', which was colored differently, and it had a knob that needed to be twisted before the Pokémon inside could be sent out. While it is unknown how these types were manufactured, it is likely that they were made by hand using Apricorns, prior to the standardization and mass production of modern-day Poké Balls.
* The [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], an agent of [[Team Rocket]], used special [[Dark Ball]]s that corrupted Pokémon caught inside them and made them into mindless servants of the Trainer, as well as raising their power significantly. Multiple Pokémon were caught in these Poké Balls, including the legendary {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|4}} and a powerful {{p|Tyranitar}}. They seem capable of catching any Pokémon without fail.
* As in the games, the [[GS Ball]] appeared in the anime, and was the primary motivation for Ash's trip to the [[Orange Archipelago]], where he would compete in his second Pokémon League. It also served as the catalyst for his journey to [[Johto]], as he needed to deliver the ball to [[Kurt]]. Former director [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] revealed that a shelved storyline, that would have concluded the GS Ball's arc, involved a {{p|Celebi}} that would have traveled with Ash and his friends through at least part of Johto. The storyline was viewed as redundant after the decision was made to introduce Celebi in the fourth movie instead.
* In ''[[AG104|Claydol, Big and Tall]]'', the "Stone Ball", a huge Poké Ball made of stone used to keep an evil, giant {{p|Claydol}} that levied destruction everywhere. This Poké Ball is about the size of a 2-story house.
* In ''[[BW037|A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!]]'', a specially marked Poké Ball, called the "Fishing Poké Ball", was used in the fake fishing contest set up by {{TRT}}. This Poké Ball highly resembled the regular red and white Poké Ball, except that it had a dark fish mark on its red part.

<gallery>
File:Green Poké Ball anime.png|A green Poké Ball in ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]''
File:Bulbasaur Ball.png|The Poké Ball containing {{p|Bulbasaur}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]''
File:Charmander Ball.png|The Poké Ball containing {{p|Charmander}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]''
File:Squirtle Ball.png|The Poké Ball containing {{TP|Gary|Squirtle|Blastoise}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]''
File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|The Poké Ball containing {{AP|Pikachu}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]''
File:Meowzie Poké Ball.png|A diamond-encrusted Poké Ball in ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]''
File:Clone Balls anime.png|{{an|Mewtwo}}'s "Clone Balls"
File:Crystal Ball anime.png|[[Molly Hale]] holding a Crystal Poké Ball
File:Lake Ball anime.png|The Lake Ball from ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''
File:Lokoko Poké Ball anime.png|[[Lokoko]]'s old Poké Ball from ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]''
File:Team Rocket Ball.png|A [[Team Rocket]] Ball from ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''
File:Dark Ball anime.png|[[Iron-Masked Marauder]] holding a Dark Ball
File:Sammy Old Poké Ball.png|Sammy's old Poké Ball from ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''
File:Annie Oakley Ball.png|{{mov|Annie}} and [[Oakley]]'s Poké Balls from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''
File:Promo Annie Oakley Ball reverse.jpg|A promotional toy version of {{mov|Annie}} and [[Oakley]]'s Poké Balls, produced by [[Tomy]]
File:Giant stone Poké Ball anime.png|{{p|Claydol}}'s Giant Stone Poké Ball from ''[[AG104|Claydol, Big and Tall]]''
File:Pokélantis Poké Ball anime.png|A relic holding the [[King of Pokélantis]]'s spirit
</gallery>

===In the manga===
====In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga====
* In ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', a giant Poké Ball named the Enormo Poké Ball-X1 (Japanese: '''ビッグモンスターボールX1''' ''Big Monster Ball-X1'') or EPB-X1 for short, was created to capture the gigantic {{p|Haunter}}, [[Black Fog]]. It was destroyed when the Black Fog used {{m|Explosion}} to free itself after being captured.
<gallery>
File:Enormo Poké Ball EToP.png|The Enormo Poké Ball-X1
</gallery>

====In the Pokémon Adventures manga====
In addition to various Poké Balls introduced in the games, Pokémon Adventures also has several Trainers modifying their Poké Balls to suit their fighting styles

* [[Bruno]] has modified his Poké Balls so that they are fitted onto the ends of his {{wp|Nunchaku|nunchucks}}. By swinging them quickly and throwing the nunchuck forward, Bruno can have his Pokémon quickly attack his opponent, giving him the advantage.
* [[Koga]] and his daughter [[Janine]] modified their Poké Balls into {{wp|shuriken}} to fit their ninja theme. In addition to being used as weapons, they can also be used to have their Pokémon pop up from different locations to surprise the opponent or to hold items to help an ally.
* [[Bugsy]] had [[Kurt]] modify his butterfly net into something he calls a Capture Net. His net has a Poké Ball nested into the middle of it. The bag of the net is made of the same material of the inside of a Poké Ball. Once a Pokémon is covered in the bag, they will automatically be sucked into the Poké Ball.
* [[Falkner]] has modified his Poké Balls into boomerangs using the feathers of his {{p|Skarmory}}. Because of Skarmory's feathers being transparent, they have the tendency to turn invisible, confusing enemies when Falkner throws them in random directions only for them to turn around and go straight for them.
* [[Erika]] modified her Poké Balls to be at the end of her arrows.

<gallery perrow=6>
File:Bruno Nunchuck Poké Ball.png|Bruno's nunchuck with Poké Balls on them
File:Koga Shuriken Poké Ball.png|Koga's Shuriken Poké Ball
File:Bugsy Poké Ball net.png|Bugsy's Capture net
File:Falkner Boomerang Poké Ball.png|Falkner's boomerang Poké Balls
File:Erika Blaine Adventures.png|Erika with one of her Poké Ball arrows.
</gallery>

===In the TCG===
* The {{TCG ID|Expedition|Dual Ball|139}} is merely two Poké Balls together, and has a similar effect to using two plain Poké Ball cards, requiring two coin flips to search for up to two Pokémon, depending on how many heads appear.
* The {{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Magma Ball|80}} is [[Team Magma]]'s Poké Ball variant, found only in the {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} expansion. It works similarly to a Poké Ball, however, it only can be used to find Team Magma's Pokémon, and will still allow a player to find a Pokémon, though only a {{TCG|Basic Pokémon|Basic one}}, if the coin flip results in tails.
* The {{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Aqua Ball|75}} is [[Team Aqua]]'s Poké Ball variant, also found only in the {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} expansion. It works ''exactly'' the same as the Team Magma Ball, with the exception that it can only search out Team Aqua's Pokémon instead.
* The {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Poké Ball|89}} is the [[Team Rocket]] variation on the Poké Ball, found in the {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} expansion. No coin flip is required, and it simply allows the player to search for a {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}.
* The {{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Team Plasma Ball|105}} is the Team Plasma variant of the Poké Ball, found in the {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} expansion. It allows the user to search for a Team Plasma Pokémon without a coin flip required.

<gallery>
File:Magma Ball artwork.jpg|Team Magma Ball
File:Aqua Ball artwork.jpg|Team Aqua Ball
File:Rocket Ball artwork.jpg|Rocket's Poké Ball
</gallery>

==Item balls==
{{main|Item#Obtaining items|Item → Obtaining items}}
[[File:Itemball.png|thumb|200px|left|{{ga|Red}} finds an item ball on {{rt|2|Kanto}}]]
[[File:Rice Ball Poké Ball.png|right|200px|thumb|Ash catches a [[rice ball]] thrown by a wild {{p|Mankey}}]]
In both the anime and games, it has been shown that [[item]]s can be contained in Poké Balls, apparently able to be captured in much the same way as a Pokémon. The anime has used this as a gag on several occasions, most notably in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', where {{Ash}} accidentally catches a rice ball when he throws a Poké Ball in an attempt to catch a wild Mankey.

Items contained in Poké Balls have been present from the very first games, with many items that are found on the field being found in Poké Balls in conspicuous locations. These items are sometimes important, and usually will be among the required items for pickup along the way. Sometimes, even Poké Ball variants can be found in item balls, though it may be that the item ball itself is supposed to represent the ball that is found. Many other items, however, are hidden, and are not in item balls, instead being directly on the field, and can be found more easily using an [[Itemfinder]] or Dowsing Machine.

{{p|Voltorb}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Foongus}}, and {{p|Amoonguss}} often appear as item balls in the overworld, but attack when interacted with.

==Artwork==
These are artwork of the items as seen in the [[Pokémon Dream World]]
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{red color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Poké Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{blue color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Great Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{yellow color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Ultra Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{poison color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Master Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Safari Ball Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{red color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{red color dark}}|Poké Ball}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Great Ball}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Ultra Ball}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Master Ball}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Safari Ball}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Premier Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{orange color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Repeat Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{orre color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Timer Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Nest Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Net Ball Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{white color dark}}|Premier Ball}}
| style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Repeat Ball}}
| style="background: #{{orre color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{orre color dark}}|Timer Ball}}
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Nest Ball}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Net Ball}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dive Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{black color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Luxury Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fairy color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Heal Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Quick Ball Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{night color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dusk Ball Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dive Ball}}
| style="background: #{{black color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{black color dark}}|Luxury Ball}}
| style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{fairy color dark}}|Heal Ball}}
| style="background: #{{speed color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{speed color dark}}|Quick Ball}}
| style="background: #{{night color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{night color dark}}|Dusk Ball}}
|}{{-}}

===Non-Bag sprites===
====Summary====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{red color dark}}|Poké Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{red color}};" | [[File:Poké Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}};" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Great Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{blue color}};" | [[File:Great Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}};" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Ultra Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[File:Ultra Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{poison color light}};" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Master Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{poison color}};" | [[File:Master Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{grass color light}};" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Safari Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:Safari Ball summary IV.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{power color light}};" | {{color|{{power color dark}}|Level Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{power color}};" | [[File:Level Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{skill color light}};" | {{color|{{skill color dark}}|Lure Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{skill color}};" | [[File:Lure Ball summary IV.png|Generation IV]] [[File:Lure Ball summary V.png|Generation V]]
| style="background: #{{stamina color light}};" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Moon Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{stamina color}};" | [[File:Moon Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{jump color light}};" | {{color|{{jump color dark}}|Friend Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{jump color}};" | [[File:Friend Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{speed color light}};" | {{color|{{speed color dark}}|Love Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{speed color}};" | [[File:Love Ball summary IV.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{black 2 color light}};" | {{color|{{black 2 color dark}}|Heavy Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | [[File:Heavy Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{white 2 color light}};" | {{color|{{white 2 color dark}}|Fast Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | [[File:Fast Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{bug color light}};" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Sport Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{bug color}};" | [[File:Sport Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{white color light}};" | {{color|{{white color dark}}|Premier Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{white color}};" | [[File:Premier Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Repeat Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{orange color}};" | [[File:Repeat Ball summary IV.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{orre color light}};" | {{color|{{orre color dark}}|Timer Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{orre color}};" | [[File:Timer Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{normal color light}};" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Nest Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{normal color}};" | [[File:Nest Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{bug color light}};" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Net Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{bug color}};" | [[File:Net Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dive Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{water color}};" | [[File:Dive Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{black color light}};" | {{color|{{black color dark}}|Luxury Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{black color}};" | [[File:Luxury Ball summary IV.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{color|{{fairy color dark}}|Heal Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{fairy color}};" | [[File:Heal Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{speed color light}};" | {{color|{{speed color dark}}|Quick Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{speed color}};" | [[File:Quick Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{night color light}};" | {{color|{{night color dark}}|Dusk Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{night color}};" | [[File:Dusk Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{color|{{ruby color dark}}|Cherish Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | [[File:Cherish Ball summary IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{dream color light}};" | {{color|{{dream color dark}}|Dream Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{dream color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Ball summary.png]]
|}{{-}}

====In battle====
=====Generation I and II=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundyleft|5px}}" | {{color|000|Any Poké Ball (Generation I)}}
| width="12px" style="background: #FFF;" | [[File:Poké Ball battle I.png]]
| style="background: #{{red color light}};" | {{color|{{red color dark}}|Poké Ball Love Ball}}
| width="12px" style="background: #{{red color}};" | [[File:Poké Ball Love Ball battle II.png]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}};" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Great Ball Lure Ball Fast Ball}}
| width="12px" style="background: #{{blue color}};" | [[File:Great Ball Lure Ball Fast Ball battle II.png]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}};" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Ultra Ball Friend Ball}}
| width="12px" style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[File:Ultra Ball Friend Ball battle II.png]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Master Ball}}
| width="12px" style="background: #{{green color}};" | [[File:Master Ball battle II.png]]
| style="background: #{{bronze color light}};" | {{color|{{bronze color dark}}|Level Ball}}
| width="12px" style="background: #{{bronze color}};" | [[File:Level Ball battle II.png]]
| style="background: #{{platinum color light}};" | {{color|{{platinum color dark}}|Moon Ball Heavy Ball Park Ball}}
| width="12px" style="background: #{{platinum color}}; {{roundyright|5px}}" | [[File:Moon Ball Heavy Ball Park Ball battle II.png]]
|}{{-}}

=====Generation III=====
Sprites are the same for both summary and battle.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{red color dark}}|Poké Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{red color}};" | [[File:Poké Ball III.png]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}};" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Great Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{blue color}};" | [[File:Great Ball III.png]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}};" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Ultra Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[File:Ultra Ball III.png]]
| style="background: #{{poison color light}};" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Master Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{poison color}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:Master Ball III.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}};" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Safari Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{grass color}};" | [[File:Safari Ball III.png]]
| style="background: #{{white color light}};" | {{color|{{white color dark}}|Premier Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{white color}};" | [[File:Premier Ball III.png]]
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Repeat Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{orange color}};" | [[File:Repeat Ball III.png]]
| style="background: #{{orre color light}};" | {{color|{{orre color dark}}|Timer Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{orre color}};" | [[File:Timer Ball III.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Nest Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{normal color}};" | [[File:Nest Ball III.png]]
| style="background: #{{bug color light}};" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Net Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{bug color}};" | [[File:Net Ball III.png]]
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dive Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{water color}};" | [[File:Dive Ball III.png]]
| style="background: #{{black color light}};" | {{color|{{black color dark}}|Luxury Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{black color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Luxury Ball III.png]]
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=====Generation IV=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
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| style="background: #{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{red color dark}}|Poké Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{red color}};" | [[File:Poké Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}};" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Great Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{blue color}};" | [[File:Great Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}};" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Ultra Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[File:Ultra Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{poison color light}};" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Master Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{poison color}};" | [[File:Master Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{grass color light}};" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Safari Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}"| [[File:Safari Ball battle IV.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{power color light}};" | {{color|{{power color dark}}|Level Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{power color}};" | [[File:Level Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{skill color light}};" | {{color|{{skill color dark}}|Lure Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{skill color}};" | [[File:Lure Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{stamina color light}};" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Moon Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{stamina color}};" | [[File:Moon Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{jump color light}};" | {{color|{{jump color dark}}|Friend Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{jump color}};" | [[File:Friend Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{speed color light}};" | {{color|{{speed color dark}}|Love Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{speed color}};" | [[File:Love Ball battle IV.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{black 2 color light}};" | {{color|{{black 2 color dark}}|Heavy Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | [[File:Heavy Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{white 2 color light}};" | {{color|{{white 2 color dark}}|Fast Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | [[File:Fast Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{bug color light}};" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Sport Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{bug color}};" | [[File:Sport Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{white color light}};" | {{color|{{white color dark}}|Premier Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{white color}};" | [[File:Premier Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Repeat Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{orange color}};" | [[File:Repeat Ball battle IV.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{orre color light}};" | {{color|{{orre color dark}}|Timer Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{orre color}};" | [[File:Timer Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{normal color light}};" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Nest Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{normal color}};" | [[File:Nest Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{bug color light}};" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Net Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{bug color}};" | [[File:Net Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dive Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{water color}};" | [[File:Dive Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{black color light}};" | {{color|{{black color dark}}|Luxury Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{black color}};" | [[File:Luxury Ball battle IV.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|{{fairy color dark}}|Heal Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{fairy color}};" | [[File:Heal Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{speed color light}};" | {{color|{{speed color dark}}|Quick Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{speed color}};" | [[File:Quick Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{night color light}};" | {{color|{{night color dark}}|Dusk Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{night color}};" | [[File:Dusk Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{color|{{ruby color dark}}|Cherish Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | [[File:Cherish Ball battle IV.png]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}};" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Park Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{yellow color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Park Ball battle IV.png]]
|}{{-}}

=====Generation V=====
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Generation II Poké Balls, while programmed into the game, cannot be used to catch Pokémon and can be seen only when sending out a Pokémon. Sprites seen below are at full size as they are seen as they are when player's Pokémon is sent out after a switch.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{red color dark}}|Poké Ball}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{red color}};" | [[File:Poké Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}};" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Great Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{blue color}};" | [[File:Great Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}};" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Ultra Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[File:Ultra Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{poison color light}};" | {{color|{{poison color dark}}|Master Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{poison color}};" | [[File:Master Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{grass color light}};" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Safari Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:Safari Ball battle V.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{power color light}};" | {{color|{{power color dark}}|Level Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{power color}};" | [[File:Level Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{skill color light}};" | {{color|{{skill color dark}}|Lure Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{skill color}};" | [[File:Lure Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{stamina color light}};" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Moon Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{stamina color}};" | [[File:Moon Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{jump color light}};" | {{color|{{jump color dark}}|Friend Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{jump color}};" | [[File:Friend Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{speed color light}};" | {{color|{{speed color dark}}|Love Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{speed color}};" | [[File:Love Ball battle V.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{black 2 color light}};" | {{color|{{black 2 color dark}}|Heavy Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | [[File:Heavy Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{white 2 color light}};" | {{color|{{white 2 color dark}}|Fast Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | [[File:Fast Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{bug color light}};" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Sport Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{bug color}};" | [[File:Sport Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{white color light}};" | {{color|{{white color dark}}|Premier Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{white color}};" | [[File:Premier Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Repeat Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{orange color}};" | [[File:Repeat Ball battle V.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{orre color light}};" | {{color|{{orre color dark}}|Timer Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{orre color}};" | [[File:Timer Ball battle V.png]]
| style="background: #{{normal color light}};" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Nest Ball}}
| width="15px" style="background: #{{normal color}};" | [[File:Nest Ball battle V.png]]

|}{{-}}

===Pokémon Stadium===
[[File:Stadium Poké Ball.png|thumb|left|A Poké Ball from {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}]]
[[File:Stadium 2 Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|A Poké Ball from [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]]]
Outside of the battles, Generation I Poké Balls (except the Safari Ball) are all seen in the minigame {{p|Furret}}'s Frolic in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. Poké Ball is worth 1 point, Great Ball 2, Ultra Ball 3 and [[Master Ball]] 5.
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====Furret's Frolic====
<gallery perrow="4">
File:Furret Frolic Poké Ball.png|Poké Ball
File:Furret Frolic Great Ball.png|Great Ball
File:Furret Frolic Ultra Ball.png|Ultra Ball
File:Furret Frolic Master Ball.png|Master Ball
File:Furret Frolic Poké Ball instructions.png|Poké Ball on instructions screen
File:Furret Frolic Great Ball instructions.png|Great Ball on instructions screen
File:Furret Frolic Ultra Ball instructions.png|Ultra Ball on instructions screen
File:Furret Frolic Master Ball instructions.png|Master Ball on instructions screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* While any Pokémon species can be caught by any Poké Ball, due to Pokémon distribution, no Pokémon species can legitimately be in all of the 26 in-game Poké Ball variants. The Pokémon that come the closest are the {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Venonat}} families, as they are found in the wild in all five generations, and can be obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; the only Ball they cannot be legitimately contained in is the Cherish Ball, as they have not been given out as an event Pokémon during Generation IV or V.
* In {{g|Pinball}}, the Poké Balls serve as the balls in the machine; they can be used to capture Pokémon and are upgraded depending on the multiplier bonus at the time.
* Many of the types of Poké Balls introduced in [[Generation III]] function similarly to those introduced in [[Generation II]]: the Nest Ball, like the Level Ball, is better if used on Pokémon of lower levels, the Net and Dive Balls are both useful against Pokémon found while in the water, much like the Lure Ball, and the Luxury Ball raises a Pokémon's [[friendship]] quickly, similarly to a Friend Ball. Excluding the Sport Ball, which many see as a parallel to the Safari Ball which made its return in Generation III, the specialty Balls made by the Devon Corporation in Hoenn number seven, the same amount as the Apricorn Balls made by Kurt.
* In Generation II, the Park Ball's name is written as one word on the catch screen menu in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]], rather than as two separate words, as the rest of the Poké Balls are. However, it will appear spelled correctly in the [[Bag]] if obtained illegitimately there.
* In some early artwork for {{game|Red and Green|s}}, Poké Balls are shown on the ground in two pieces while the Pokémon are in battle, rather than in the more familiar hinged form they take now. This may be a carryover from when Pokémon was known as Capsule Monsters, as the Poké Ball sprites in Generation I also do not show the button on the ball. In [[Generation II]], Poké Balls split in half when capturing a Pokémon as part of their animation, while the anime had been using the hinge style since the very first episode.
* Poké Balls are inspired by the capsules for {{wp|gashapon}} machines, which contain small, handheld toys.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver and the {{Trading Card Game}}, Lure Balls are shown to have a green outer coloring; however, in official artwork and the anime, they are shown to have a blue outer coloring.
** However, in Generation V, the Lure Ball has both its Bag sprite, status screen sprite, and battle animation altered to the official blue color.
** Similarly, the Fast Ball is shown to be red in official art; however, it is orange in its Bag and status screen sprites, and only appears red in battle in Generation V.
* Item description data for the Safari Ball in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and {{2v2|Black|White}} is unchanged from {{v2|Platinum}}, hence its description still states that it can only be used within the [[Great Marsh]].
* While most Poké Balls cannot capture Pokémon that have already been caught, there are some types that can easily catch a Pokémon that already is owned. These are usually rare or use-restricted balls.
** The Generation IV Park Ball, which is used to capture Pokémon migrated from a Generation III game to a Generation IV game, is one of these. It reverts to the original ball used to catch the migrated Pokémon in the Summary screen.
** In the anime, Mewtwo's "Mewtwo Balls", seen only in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', can catch any Pokémon despite being owned. These Balls have been shown to even catch owned Pokémon even when inside of their Poké Balls. After the Pokémon's DNA is extracted through Mewtwo's cloning device, "Mewtwo Balls" automatically release the caught Pokémon.
** [[Snag Ball]]s, exclusive to {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, are used for catching [[Shadow Pokémon]], all of which are already owned.
* While the Apricorn Balls and the Sport Ball exist in the internal data of the [[Generation V]] games, they are completely unobtainable. If they are illegitimately obtained into the Bag, they cannot be held by a Pokémon, much as in HeartGold and SoulSilver, and will not be recognized by the game as Poké Balls for in-battle use. Despite this, a Pokémon caught in one of these Poké Balls in HeartGold and SoulSilver will retain the Ball in Generation V.
** The sprite color of the Lure Ball was altered in Pokémon Black and White, changing its base color to a light blue color as opposed to the green it had in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
** The Moon Ball, while it returns in HeartGold and SoulSilver and appears in the internal data of the Generation V games, cannot legitimately contain Pokémon in the {{p|Skitty}} and {{p|Munna}} families, even though both evolve with the Moon Stone. This is due to their unavailability in the wild in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* In Generation II, after catching a Pokémon, the Poké Ball's color palette changes to that of the Pokémon that was just caught. It then changes back to normal thereafter.
* Generation V introduced fewer types of Poké Balls than any other generation, only introducing one.
* The Safari Ball has a catching animation programmed into Black and White despite not being legitimately able to be used, as there is no Safari Zone.
* Both the Safari Ball and Generation II Park Ball appeared in the anime prior to sprites being introduced for items in the games, in [[EP035]] and [[EP161]], respectively. In these appearances, their designs were vastly different from their later-introduced in-game sprites.
* In [[Generation V]], {{m|Dive}} regained its [[Field move (main series)|field move]] status. However, since there are no wild Pokémon underwater in [[Unova]], the Dive Ball retained its new effect that boosts its catch rate while {{m|Surf}}ing or [[fishing]].
* {{p|Surskit}} is {{2t|Water|Bug}}-type, the two types that improve the Net Ball's odds of capture. However, it does not get an increased bonus for being both types.
* When the player uses a Master Ball in Generation II, stars appear and a sound effect is played before the ball closes and captures the Pokémon.

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[[Talk:Poké Ball/Archive 1|Archive 1]]

== Section from Archive 1 that still needs answering ==

At [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Poké_Ball#Premier_Ball this point] it claims that Premier Balls can be obtained at the Pokémon News Press, but [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_News_Press#News_reporter over here] it lists Premier Balls as one of the five types of Balls that are not available there. I'm confused now as to which is right, so could someone who knows for sure fix it?
[[User:ILOVETOGETIC|I♥Togetic]] 20:29, 31 December 2011 (UTC)
:Official guidebook says you can't get Premier Balls there. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:51, 1 January 2012 (UTC)

== Catch rate of Dusk Ball ==

[[:ja:ダークボール|Japanese Wiki]] says its catch rate is 4×, not 3.5×. --[[User:847418742|847418742]]/[[User talk:847418742|Nick:Togekiss of Moon]] 13:34, 2 January 2012 (UTC)
:[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9_Ball&diff=1044149&oldid=1043608 Apparently, that is a common misconception]. The sources linked in that edit summary explain that someone actually checked the game's code and found that. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:40, 2 January 2012 (UTC)

== Ultra Ball in Platinum ==

This article states that Ultra Balls are sold after earning 7 badges. However, I'm playing Platinum, have only 6 badges, but pokemarts already sell Ultra Balls to me (as I remember, they began it after 5 badges). [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] 14:48, 5 February 2012 (UTC)

== 27th type of pokéball? ==

So browsing through my PC boxes full of pokémon I noticed what seems to be a 27th type of pokéball. Its pattern appears similar to that of an ultra ball but with a teal coloring in place of the black/gray and white in place of the yellow. The only pokémon in this "new" pokéball which I can confirm the sources of are my Dreamworld Arceus and Fateful encounter Zorua. I know I can't be the first to notice this, but from my "extensive" googling (10 minutes) and looking through this talk page and the archive I can't find any mention of it. [[User:Apache Manthong|Apache Manthong]] 10:42, 20 February 2012 (UTC)
:Are you sure you're not just seeing things? Or maybe it's some weird glitch, although I don't know how it'd be possible for the game to draw a non-existant sprite. What kind of ball did you use to catch your Arceus? Once a Pokémon is caught the ball isn't supposed to change... are you sure that whatever that ball is, it's not the one you caught him in? [[User:Dannyjenn|Dannyjenn]] 17:21, 20 March 2012 (UTC)

== Calling out. ==

I mean, how do the characters know which Pokemon they are calling out of their pokeballs? was there any mention of this? [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 13:57, 9 March 2012 (UTC)
:I guess they memorize the order in which they put the Poké Balls on their belt. And that doesn't always work. Remember the episode where Ash's Snorlax learned Hyper Beam? Ash tried to call out Charizard, but grabbed Squirtle's Poké Ball by mistake, and then Snorlax's? - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 14:08, 9 March 2012 (UTC)
:I guess :/ just seems a bit strange that the majority of the time they get it right when they look all the same, cause in prof oak's lab remember they had the stickers on them of the type, that seems legit [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 14:14, 9 March 2012 (UTC)

::They either memorize them or they mark them (like you said, the Starter Pokémon and Pikachu all had their names or a symbol on them). Usually it's done through memory, as seen by Missingno. Master's coment... and remember the second (?) episode when they were in the Pokémon Center and Team Rocket attacked and Misty had the idea to use the Pokémon to fight Team Rocket... and tehy were unable to tell which Pokémon were in which Pokéball (or if the ball was even occupied)? And in that one episode toward the end of the season no one's Pokéballs could be told apart except for Ritchie's, because he put stickers on them.
::In one of the manga, the Pokéballs have a transparent top so you can see who's inside. Which is discussed in the article. [[User:Dannyjenn|Dannyjenn]] 15:46, 20 March 2012 (UTC)

== Heavy Ball ==

What does a "+30 modifier" mean? For example, if I throw a Heavy Ball at a Wailord (weight 877.4 lb, modifier +30, original catch rate 60) then I assume that the catch rate will go up to 90. However, will this be equivalent to using a Poke Ball on a Zangoose (catch rate 90)? In other words, after the catch rate of the Pokemon is modified, what is the catch rate of the ball? [[User:Tk3141|Tk3141]] 00:20, 13 March 2012 (UTC)
:See [[catch rate]]. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:59, 14 March 2012 (UTC)
::Sorry for being so obtuse, but I still don't quite understand. There is a formula for the probability of a Pokemon being caught, involving both the multiplier of the ball and the catch rate of the Pokemon. On this page (and the [[catch rate]] page), most Poke Balls are given a multiplier (such as "x2" for the Ultra Ball). However, the Heavy Ball is given a "catch rate modifier" which varies depending on the weight of the Pokemon. For example, if a Pokemon has a catch rate of 100 and a heavy ball modifier of +20, the number 120 will be plugged into the formula as the Pokemon's catch rate. However, what will go in as multiplier of the ball? [[User:Tk3141|Tk3141]] 21:40, 4 April 2012 (UTC)
:::I'm not entirely sure, but I believe the number is added to the base catch rate, rather than multiplied by it like the multipliers are. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:58, 11 April 2012 (UTC)
::::So would the actual multiplier (analogous to "x2" for the Ultra Ball) be "x1"? [[User:Tk3141|Tk3141]] 23:50, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

==Green Poké Ball==
That ''is'' a Safari Ball. That's how they look in the anime. I have no idea why an Onix was in one, but it's definitely a Safari Ball (just look at the balls that Ash's Tauros are in... they look exactly the same). [[User:Dannyjenn|Dannyjenn]] 15:55, 20 March 2012 (UTC)
:It isn't. Safari balls have an "S' on them. The Green ball didn't.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:49, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

==Items in Poké Balls==
Items aren't in "Poké Balls". They're in "item balls". And items being in Poké Balls was never shown in the anime except that one scene where Ash caught a doughnut / rice ball. Which I think was done as a joke, not seriously showing that items can be in Poké Balls. [[User:Dannyjenn|Dannyjenn]] 16:02, 20 March 2012 (UTC)
:There is no instance where it states the Items are in Poké Balls.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:49, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
::Yes it does... it says, "In both the anime and games, it has been shown that items can be contained in Poké Balls." Which is incorrect... in Red and Blue they are specifically referred to as "item balls". I don't know about in other games, but I assume that this concept doesn't change. [[User:Dannyjenn|Dannyjenn]] 05:00, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
:::Dannyjenn is right, Force Fire. A guy in Fuschia City says something along the lines of "I really want to grab that ITEM BALL in there. Oh, its a VOLTORB?" Item Ball is even written in capital letters, like all proper nouns in those games. [[User:Me, Hurray!|Me, Hurray!]] ([[User talk:Me, Hurray!|talk]]) 15:27, 13 September 2012 (UTC)
::::While that is in the game, item ball isn't in capitals. The exact quote is "That item ball in there… Were you wanting that? Me, too! …Huh? That’s a POKéMON?" in FRLG, and "That item ball in there is really a POKéMON." in RBY (text dumps: [http://iimarck.us/dumps/dfirered.txt FireRed], [http://iimarck.us/dumps/dred.txt Red]). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 15:39, 13 September 2012 (UTC)

==Raising the catch rate==
Should it be mentioned that back in Generation I, it was commonly (falsely) believed that certain button presses with the correct timing would cause a regular Poké Ball to function as a Great Ball or Ultra Ball? This rumour was further spread when Ninendo themselves posted it on their website (probably by accident)? http://web.archive.org/web/200012071115/http://www.nintendo.com/codes/gb/pokeacutemonyellowversionspecialpikachuedition.html [[User:Dannyjenn|Dannyjenn]] 17:33, 20 March 2012 (UTC)
:No.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:49, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
::I think that a "rumors" section wouldn't be that outrageous. Things like the truck and [[Mossdeep Space Center]] rumors are noted on their pages, and especially since this even has an official source, I think it deserves a mention. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 09:39, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

== Dream Ball catch rate ==

Does the Dream Ball actually have a catch rate of 255, or is that just a feature of the Entree Forest itself? I've noticed that using ordinary pokeballs in the forest always results in a catch immediately, no matter what pokemon they're used on. I nabbed the event Arceus with a Premier ball, for example... --[[User:ACDragonMaster|ACDragonMaster]] 06:37, 7 April 2012 (UTC)

== Moon Ball and Munna ==

"<nowiki></nowiki>" The paragraph in "Introduced in Generation V" doesn't say Moon Balls have no effect in Generation V, so why can't one catch a Munna (or Musharna) with a Moon Ball with 4× effectiveness? [[Special:Contributions/Enervation|~]][[User:Enervation|Enervation]] 22:03, 3 June 2012 (UTC)
:Because Moon Balls are not usable items in Gen V. They are useless if you hack to get them. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 22:52, 3 June 2012 (UTC)

== Dive Ball ==

[[Catch rate#Poké Ball effectiveness rates|This page]] claims that Dive Ball is more effective when used on water-dwelling Pokémon even in Pokémon Black and White. [[Special:Contributions/Enervation|~]][[User:Enervation|Enervation]] 21:26, 11 June 2012 (UTC)
: I don't see the problem if it's true... ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 21:40, 11 June 2012 (UTC)
::Well, they changed the bag description to say that it is for Pokémon that live underwater, so I don't see why they would intentionally change it if that wasn't the case. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 15:15, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
:::Not exactly ABSOLUTE proof, but I think the fact I just caught 8 undamaged/unstatused Staryu (from Surfing in Humilau City) in a row first-time with Dive Balls (in White 2) seems to make the fact it still works on Surf Pokémon likely. Of course, this may be different in Black/White, but I don't particularly feel like testing in that. (Already happened to have White 2 on.) [[User:RiverShock|RiverShock]] ([[User talk:RiverShock|talk]]) 14:47, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

== PA & somethin' else ==

"Poké Balls are not always at full size. Pressing the button on the front will convert it between its full size, about the size of a baseball, to a smaller size, about that of a ping-pong ball, and back again. The larger size makes throwing the ball easier, while the smaller one makes for easier storage on a belt clip, in pockets, and in bags."

I always thought pressing the button makes the Pokémon come out, like on the toys. Is this true? Also, in Pokémon Adventures it seems that Balls have letters on them, for some reason. -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 00:15, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
:The anime shows the button to change its size and send out, recall, and release the Pokémon. It seems to be an all-purpose button. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 14:01, 24 August 2012 (UTC)

== Pokémon's Perception inside ==

In "Hypno's Naptime" at the end of the episode it shows a shot of Psyduck in its poké ball which is perceived to be an empty sphere. [[User:Glalie Power|Glalie Power]] ([[User talk:Glalie Power|talk]]) 14:45, 13 August 2012 (UTC)

== great ball ==

in pokemon black and white if you swith out a pokemon that was caught in a great ball the pokeball will be completely yellow [[User:Pachirisupancakes|Pachirisupancakes]] ([[User talk:Pachirisupancakes|talk]]) 13:31, 24 August 2012 (UTC)

== Timer Ball Approximate Catch Rates Chart (Gen V) ==

I decided to take the time to figure out what the Timer Ball's approximate catch rates are. I'm most likely wrong, since I'm no big math person, and I probably misinterpreted some stuff, but here it is.

The formula I used for the increment was '''1229/((4096(.3))''t'')''' (and then 1× + this), where '''''t'' = turns passed.''' Then I added this to the total increment before rounding up to the catch rate. I didn't do it exactly as I should've/could've, since I just entered what was on the calculator exactly (hence the ≈'s), but I don't have that much time. The Turn # column is to remind you which turn it is at that point in time.

{|border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="500"
|- style="background:gray"
|'''''t'''''
|'''TURN #'''
|'''INCREMENT'''
|'''TOTAL INC.'''
|'''CATCH RATE'''
|-
|0
|1st
|0
|1×+0
|1×
|- style="background:silver"
|1
|2nd
|1.00016276
|1×+1.00016276
|≈2×
|-
|2
|3rd
|0.50008138
|1×+1.50024414
|≈2.5×
|- style="background:silver"
|3
|4th
|≈0.333387587
|1×+≈1.833631727
|≈2.8×
|-
|4
|5th
|0.25004069
|1×+≈2.085872417
|≈3.1×
|- style="background:silver"
|5
|6th
|≈0.200032552
|1×+≈2.285904969
|≈3.3×
|-
|6
|7th
|≈0.166693793
|1×+≈2.452598762
|≈3.5×
|- style="background:silver"
|7
|8th
|≈0.142880394
|1×+≈2.595479156
|≈3.6×
|-
|8
|9th
|≈0.125020345
|1×+≈2.720499501
|≈3.7×
|- style="background:silver"
|9
|10th
|≈0.111129196
|1×+≈2.831628697
|≈3.8×
|-
|10
|11th
|≈0.100016276
|1×+≈2.931644973
|≈3.9×
|- style="background:silver"
|11
|12th
|≈0.090923887
|1×+≈3.02256886
|≈4.02× → '''4× ''MAX'''''
|}

So, taking into account I didn't do things as exactly as I could've, we're right--after ten turns, you're gonna have a 4× catch rate with a Timer Ball. If I'm totally right (which I'm not), you can bet you'll be able to have a 4× catch rate on your 12th turn.

Regardless, it appears that, if you don't have any better ball to use than an Ultra Ball (i.e., catching a non-Water or -Bug Legendary in the daytime), you might want to start chucking Timer Balls after 2 or more turns, since you'll already be getting a better catch rate than a normal Ultra Ball. (The only issue there is how much money you have to ''buy'' said Timer Balls...)

Sorry for spamming or whatever—just thought this was interesting. —[[User:FerreTrip|FerreTrip]] ([[User talk:FerreTrip|talk]]) 20:10, 15 October 2012 (UTC)
:What game is this from? The formula differs between III-IV and V. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 20:24, 15 October 2012 (UTC)
::Sorry about that ^^; Clarified the title to include which game I refer to. This is for the Gen V formula. —[[User:FerreTrip|FerreTrip]] ([[User talk:FerreTrip|talk]]) 20:30, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

== The Dive Ball issue ==

Does anyone have any confirmation on how it works? Because if I surf and find Jellicent, I've found a Pokémon that '''lives''' underwater. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 03:59, 22 October 2012 (UTC)
:The Dive Ball specifically works better while you're diving in RSE and BW/B2W2, since those are the only games you can dive in. In the other games, the effect works on anything Water-type you find surfing and fishing, like the Net Ball. Basically, in RSE and BW/B2W2, the Dive Ball won't have the increased catch rate. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 04:07, 22 October 2012 (UTC)
::Any source? (I've found several sources stating Dive Balls worked exceptionally well on their Pokémon encountered by surfing and fishing in BWB2W2) --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 04:09, 22 October 2012 (UTC)
:::Well, it could be presented as a question on {{bp|Spading}} and have someone who can do so research it. (Likely it would be formatted somewhat like the Heavy Ball question on said page.) --[[User:Super goku|Super goku]] ([[User talk:Super goku|talk]]) 04:39, 22 October 2012 (UTC)
::::I've looked at the game code in Black 2, and I can say with 100% certainty that the Dive Ball will have its increased catch rate when used while surfing or fishing. If you want to see for yourself, the code for Dive Ball is at 0x021AF926 (US Black 2) when in-battle. There are two checks: the first checks if you're fishing, the second checks if the battle field is water. I assume it's be the same for Black/White. There aren't even any Pokémon underwater in either game to begin with... --[[User:Prof. 9|Prof. 9]] ([[User talk:Prof. 9|talk]]) 16:06, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

== Timer Ball ==

The article says, the Formula for Gen III & IV for a Timer Ball is:
((number of turns passed in battle + 10) ÷ 10)×
But then a Timer Ball would NEVER have 1x, because it would have 1,1x already when the battle just begins. So does it not should be like:
((number of turns passed in battle + 9) ÷ 10)×
? - Pokémon [[User:Pokémon|Questions?]] -- 19:01, 14 April 2013 (UTC)
:No, it's 1.1 from the start. [[User:Mathfreak231|MF]][[User talk:Mathfreak231|23]][[Special:Contributions/Mathfreak231|1]] 23:43, 14 April 2013 (UTC)

== Link in fast ball section ==

The effect of the Fast Ball (in HGSS) says it works on Pokemon whose base speed is ''at least'' 100, but the link goes to the category of Pokemon who have a base speed of ''greater than'' 100, meaning all Pokemon who have a speed of 100 exactly ({{p|Entei}}, for example), aren't included in the linked page. [[User:Schiffy|Schiffy]] ([[User_talk:Schiffy|Speak to me]]|[[Special:Contributions/Schiffy|What I've done]]) 16:06, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

== Can a Master Ball miss? ==

I keep hearing this rumour that Master Balls are subject to the same programming error as attacks in generation 1, meaning they have 1/256 chance of failing to catch the target. I've even heard that the opposite is true - that they have a 1/256 failure rate in generations 2 and onward. Is there any truth to this? [[User:HyperHacker|⬡]] ([[User talk:HyperHacker|talk]]) 01:20, 7 July 2013 (UTC)

== Sport Ball / Park Ball ==
"Sport Balls" were not introduced in Generation II. The balls for the bug-catching contest in the original Gold/Silver/Crystal were called "Park Balls"... it wasn't until HG/SS that they were renamed "Sport Balls," probably because Diamond/Pearl introduced another new ball type that was also called "Park Ball." This should probably be noted somewhere. I don't know if the 2nd and 4th-gen versions of the bug-catching contest balls had the same name in Japanese or not, but they definitely didn't have the same name in English... and someone reading this page (without already knowing about the name change) would never know that. --[[User:FnrrfYgmSchnish|FnrrfYgmSchnish]] ([[User talk:FnrrfYgmSchnish|talk]]) 02:20, 14 July 2013 (UTC)
:Well, looking a bit closer, it IS noted... in one little line of fine print that only appears if you expand the "2nd-gen Sport Ball" section. Why not just have two entries for the ball, one in the 2nd-gen section (named Park Ball) and another in the 4th-gen one (named Sport Ball)? Especially since it seems they were called Park Balls in Japanese too (going by the katakana name in the small-print line), so the renaming happened both in the original language ''and'' in the English games, and it's not just a translation difference to account for the D/P Park Ball but an actual name change. --[[User:FnrrfYgmSchnish|FnrrfYgmSchnish]] ([[User talk:FnrrfYgmSchnish|talk]]) 02:25, 14 July 2013 (UTC)
::We don't have two entries for the ball for the same reason that we don't have two separate pages for Magnemite, Magneton, Gardevoir, Marill, Jigglypuff, and other things that have significant changes between generations: the newer version of canon supersedes the older version, so it's less confusing to merge them and note the differences than to have two separate articles/sections/entries/whatever for the same thing. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:54, 14 July 2013 (UTC)

== The canon are mixed! ==

It bothers me, and I think a lot of other people too, that the 'Mechanics and design'-section tells about all different canon in one big mess! An example: 'Poké Balls are not always at full size. Pressing the button on the front will convert it between its full size, about the size of a baseball, to a smaller size, about that of a ping-pong ball, and back again. The larger size makes throwing the ball easier, while the smaller one makes for easier storage on a belt clip, in pockets, and in Bags.' < This whole text is only true for the anime-canon, and that isn't even noted! I mean, come on, has anybody ever seen a Pokéball shrinking in the games? Or just any note of that by an npc? I think we should use different subsections for the anime, manga and games. So not to confuse anybody. [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 17:24, 1 September 2013 (UTC)

== Pokéball management system ==

In Destiny Deyoxys, at about 53:45, Rebecca mentions that "the Pokéball Management System isn't functioning." Shouldn't this be in the article, or at least in the anime section?--[[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 16:13, 4 November 2013 (UTC)

EDIT: I found a mention of the Management system. Disregard this please, my mistake! --[[User:ZeroLinkYoshi|ZeroLinkYoshi]] ([[User talk:ZeroLinkYoshi|talk]]) 16:20, 4 November 2013 (UTC)

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