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The following is a list of articles that have been used as Featured Content on the Main page in the month of December 2011.

==Thursday December 1, 2011: Blaine==
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===Character of the day: Blaine===
* '''Blaine''' (Japanese: '''カツラ''' ''Katsura'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Cinnabar Gym]]. His gym specializes in {{type|Fire}} Pokémon and he awards the player with the {{badge|Volcano}} upon defeat. In [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]], his gym is destroyed by a volcanic eruption and he builds a temporary gym inside the [[Seafoam Islands]] where he continues his duties as a Gym Leader.

* Blaine is known as ''"The Hotheaded Riddle Master!"'' In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation III]], he quizzes the player's knowledge of Pokémon and they must answer every question correctly, or face a trainer battle for every incorrect answer, before battling him.

* Blaine made his anime debut in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', offering {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} room and board if they were able to correctly answer his riddles. Ash later earned his Volcano Badge after battling against [[Blaine's Magmar]] atop the volcano.

* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Blaine was part of the team of scientists that created {{adv|Mewtwo}}, and actually sacrificed part of the flesh on his arm so that Mewtwo could survive outside the lab. This gave him a psychic connection with the Pokémon, but also caused him great pain. This bond was later severed by {{p|Entei}} who then teamed up with Blaine for a time and later left him for {{adv|Silver}}.

* Blaine had his own {{TCG|Blaine|theme deck}} in the {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} expansion of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

* Blaine has gone through two different designs: Originally he had reddish-gray hair along the side of his head with a bald crown, but later was made completely bald with a mustache.

* [[Blaine|Read more...]]
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==Friday December 2, 2011: Blue Flare==
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===Your move: Blue Flare===
* '''{{m|Blue Flare}}''' (Japanese: あおいほのお ''Blue Fire'') is a '''{{type|Fire}}''' move that was introduced in '''[[Generation V]]'''.
* Blue Flare is one of the '''[[signature move]]s''' of '''{{p|Reshiram}}''', which it learns at level 100.
* The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense, yet beautiful, blue flame. It may leave the target with a '''{{status|burn}}'''.
* '''{{m|Bolt Strike}}''', one of '''{{p|Zekrom|Zekrom's}}''' signature moves, is considered a variation of this move.
* It first appeared in the '''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''' in the '''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}''' expansion of the Platinum Series on '''{{TCG ID|Arceus|Ponyta|SH11}}''' under the name of '''Blue Fire'''.
* {{m|Blue Flare|Read more...}}
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==Saturday December 3, 2011: RageCandyBar==
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===Professor Rowan's Pick: RageCandyBar===
Hi! I'm [[Professor Rowan]], and I just love the [[RageCandyBar]]! It's one of my favorite foods.

* The '''RageCandyBar''' (Japanese: '''いかりまんじゅう ''' ''Rage Manjū'') is a delicacy originating from the [[Johto]] region. In every game it features in, it has a different purpose (and, often, a different spelling!).
* It was introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} where it is obtainable in [[Mahogany Town]]. In this pair of games, as well as {{game|Crystal}} it works like a [[Potion]] and heals up to 20HP on an injured Pokémon.
* While the RageCandyBar was not obtainable again until {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} (where it is a [[key item]] and can be traded for {{tm|64|Explosion}}), it was mentioned in {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Platinum}}. In each of these three games, all shops claiming to stock RageCandyBar have run out.
* In its most recent appearance, the RageCandyBar is used to unlock {{a|Zen Mode}} {{p|Darmanitan}} in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* It has never appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}} or {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}.


<center>[[File:Bag Rage Candy Bar Sprite.png]] [[RageCandyBar|Read more...]]</center>
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==Sunday December 4, 2011: Lucario (Diamond & Pearl 6)==
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===Pick a card. Any card.===
* '''Lucario''' is a {{ct|Fighting}} Stage 1 Pokémon card that is part of the {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} expansion, {{TCG|POP Series 6}}, and the {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}.
* The {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}} print was never released in Japan.
* Each of the three releases has different artwork: they are illustrated by [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kouki Saitou]], and [[Kent Kanetsuna]].
* The card's attacks, {{m|Feint}} and {{m|Aura Sphere}}, are both [[move]]s in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Lucario}} can learn. This card's [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Diamond}}.
* A promotional parallel foil variant with a "Diamond & Pearl" stamp was also released as part of a Burger King promotion in July 2008.
* The Japanese print of the {{TCG|POP Series 6}} release was available as part of a Battle Road trade event in December 2006.
* [[Lucario (Diamond & Pearl 6)|Read more...]]
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==Monday December 5, 2011: M14==
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===It's movie time: White—Victini and Zekrom & Black—Victini and Reshiram===
* Pokémon The Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom (Japanese: ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom) and Pokémon The Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram (Japanese: ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram), are the first ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' movies and, combined, the fourteenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall.
* Both of the movies were released as a double feature last July 16 in Japan.
* ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' is the first Pokémon film to released commercially in theaters since ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' in 2003.
* For the first time in the series's history, two different versions of a film were released.
* The major difference between the films is that main featured Pokémon in White—Victini and Zekrom is Zekrom while Reshiram is the main Pokémon of Black—Victini and Reshiram. Ash befriends the said Pokémon in those movies, with Damon using the other Pokémon.
* In ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' [[Carlita]]'s {{p|Hydreigon}} is a [[Shiny Pokémon]] and [[Juanita]]'s {{p|Golurk}} is colored normally, whereas in ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'' this is reversed, with Golurk being the Shiny one.
* All three [[first partner Pokémon#Unova|Unova starters]] namely {{p|Emboar}}, {{p|Samurott}} and {{p|Serperior}}, made their debut appearance in the movies.
* If both versions are counted together, these films debut 34 new Pokémon, more than any other film in the series.
<center>[[File:494MS.png]] [[M14|Read more...]]</center>
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==Tuesday December 6, 2011: Marina==
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===Character of the Day: Marina===
* '''Marina''' (Japanese: '''マリナ''' ''Marina'') is a {{pkmn|Trainer}} from [[New Bark Town]] who started with a {{p|Totodile}}. She received her [[first partner Pokémon|starter Pokémon]] at the same time as {{jo|Jimmy}} and [[Vincent]].
* She appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', where she [[Pokémon battle|battled]] [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] to save {{OBP|Raikou|Legend of Thunder}}.
* Her goal, unlike most other Trainers, is to be a "Pokémon Idol". 
* In ''[[DP010|Not on My Watch Ya Don't]]'', Marina appears on the cover of a magazine, modeling the [[Pokétch]]. This may imply her goal of becoming an idol has come true.
* Marina loves men in capes, especially [[Lance]], having a whole notebook full of pictures of him.
* Additionally, she makes another cameo appearance in ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', performing in a contest on [[Zoey]]'s [[PC]]. Marina even appears to have her own merchandise; one of the customers to the café in ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' wears a t-shirt with Marina's face on it.
*[[Marina (Johto)|Read more...]]
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==Wednesday December 7, 2011: Ash's Charizard==
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===Who's that Pokémon: Ash's Charizard===
* {{Ash}}'s Charizard was the fifth Pokémon Ash caught during his journey through the [[Kanto]] region.
* It debuted in ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'' as a {{p|Charmander}} that had been unknowingly abandoned by its trainer, [[Damian]], who considered it too weak and a waste of time. After saving Charmander's life, and helping it realize Damian's true intentions, Ash welcomed Charmander as the newest member of his team.
* It evolved into {{p|Charmeleon}} in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'' after wiping out a stampede of {{p|Exeggutor}}, and later evolves into Charizard in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' when it wanted to challenge an {{p|Aerodactyl}}, giving it the ability to fly. 
* Since evolving into Charmeleon, Charizard hadn't obeyed Ash until ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'' after being [[Freeze (status ailment)|frozen]] by {{m|Ice Beam}}, and Ash spent the entire day and night keeping Charizard heated. Since then, it had become one of his most used Pokémon at the time.
* In ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]'', Ash decides to leave Charizard in the [[Charicific Valley]] where it can get stronger under the care of {{jo|Liza}} and her Charizard, [[Charla]]. Charizard later forms a [[ValleyShipping|romantic interest]] in Charla.
* Ash's Charizard also appears in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga.


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==Thursday December 8, 2011: Hareta==
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===Character of the day: Hareta===
* '''Hareta''' (Japanese: '''ハレタ''') is the main character of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure]] and the adopted grandson of [[Professor Rowan]].

* When Hareta was little, his father, [[Kaisei]], left him in the custody of [[Professor Rowan]].

* Hareta is extremely defensive of Pokémon and is angered when he sees them getting abused.

* Because of his living with Pokémon most of his life, Hareta is unfamiliar with technology and is prone to being very curious of places like cities or even confusing things as food.

* He has the tendency to forget the names of people, such as when he called [[Cyrus]] "Surface" or calling [[Mars]] "Mabs."

* Hareta chose {{p|Piplup}} as his [[first partner Pokémon|Starter Pokémon]]. Similar to Dawn's {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, it held an [[Evolutionary stone#Everstone|Everstone]] at first but later on, it could not bear all the energy because of it and evolved into a {{p|Prinplup}} then immediately into an [[Hareta's Empoleon|Empoleon]] in the same chapter, after [[Mitsumi]] removed the stone.

* Hareta owns a [[Hareta's Regigigas|Regigigas]] and befriended five other [[legendary Pokémon]] including a {{p|Deoxys}}, a {{p|Giratina}}, a {{p|Dialga}}, a {{p|Palkia}}, and a {{p|Shaymin}}. 

* His appearance indicates that he is based on {{ga|Lucas}}; however, his hairstyle is vastly different and his vest lacks the white stripe that appears on that of Lucas. 

<center>[[File:395MS.png]] [[Hareta|Read more...]]</center>
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==Friday December 9, 2011: Who's That Pokémon (Magnemite)==
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===Who's That Pokémon!?===
* I love power, but I should stay away from plants.
* I am born with the ability to defy gravity.
* I am based on the objectification of electromagnetism.
* I like to fly, but not with wings...
* ...though, I need a little help getting off the ground.
* It took top professors over three years to fully understand my composition.
* I have a few screws loose...
* bzbzbzz...


<center>{{p|Magnemite|Give up?}}</center>
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==Saturday December 10, 2011: Apricorns==
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===Spotlight on: Apricorns===
* '''Apricorns''' (Japanese: ぼんぐりのみ Bonguri Fruit) are a special fruit orginating from the [[Johto]] region.
* They were introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, and can be found growing throughout the region.
* Apricorns can be converted into special [[Poké Ball]]s by [[Kurt]] in [[Azalea Town]]. Each of the seven different Apricorns makes a different Poké Ball.
* Grn Apricorns are the most prevalent variety; Wht and Red Apricorns are the rarest.
* Apricorns reappear in the {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} remakes. They cannot be traded to previous games, or sent forward to [[Generation V]].
* Apricorns can be blended into special drinks using an [[Apriblender]]. These drinks raise [[Pokéathlon]] [[performance]].
* It is said that before Poké Balls were invented, people used hollowed out Apricorns to [[caught Pokémon|capture Pokemon]].


<center>[[File:Bag Grn Apricorn Sprite.png]] [[Apricorn|Read more...]]</center>
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==Sunday December 11, 2011: Who's That Pokémon (Victini)==
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===Who's That Pokémon!?===
* It is said that I will bring victory to any Trainer who owns me.
* I am the only Pokémon to be listed before the [[first partner Pokémon|starter Pokémon]] of its native region.
* I have two [[signature moves]] — one of which can only be obtained through a special event.
* You will never find a {{pkmn2|Shiny}} version of me.
* I can learn a new move every eight levels.
* Move over {{p|Pichu}} — I am [[Junichi Masuda]]'s new favorite Pokémon.
* I was the star of one of the Pokémon movies.
* I am the only {{pkmn2|legendary}} {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Calm  Mind}}. 


<center>{{p|Victini|Give up...?}}


<div style="padding-left:40px; padding-right:40px;">''Americans! Don't forget to watch [[M14|Pokémon The Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram]] tonight on Cartoon Network!''</div></center>
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==Monday December 12, 2011: Hey You, Pikachu!==
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===Spotlight on: Hey You, Pikachu!===
* '''Hey You, Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウげんきでちゅう''' ''Pikachu Genki dechū'') was the first game in a series of Pikachu-based games which would later be followed by {{g|Channel}}, and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]. 
* It was released in Japan on December 12, 1998, and in North America November 6, 2000 for the [[Nintendo 64]], and was one of only two games for the console to use the [[Voice Recognition Unit]].
* It was the first Pokémon game to be developed by [[Ambrella]]
* The player took control of a young boy that lived with his mother who befriends a {{p|Pikachu}} and the pair share a number of adventures together, communicating through voice commands.
* A special blue and yellow Pokémon-themed Nintendo 64 and controller were released in bundle packs with this game.
* In Japan, this game was the first to feature a [[Generation II]] Pokémon, {{p|Togepi}}, who would not appear in the main series until a year later.
<center>[[Hey You, Pikachu!|Read more...]]</center>
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==Tuesday December 13, 2011: Tate & Liza==
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===Character of the Day: Tate & Liza===
* '''Tate''' and '''Liza''' (Japanese: '''フウとラン''' ''Fu and Lan'') are the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Mossdeep City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Mossdeep Gym]].
* The twin siblings specialize in {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon and give out the {{Badge|Mind}} once defeated.
* Tate and Liza are the first [[Gym Leader]] pair to be introduced in the series and the first Gym Leaders that are battled through a [[Double Battle]].
* In {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, Tate and Liza give away {{TM|04|Calm Mind}} to the trainers, once they are defeated.
* They are the only Gym Leaders to carry more than two [[Hyper Potion]]s in their first battle. This is likely due to them being a duo, with each of them holding two Hyper Potions each.
* In the anime, Tate and Liza first appeared in ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me]]''.
* In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Liza and Tate are the guardians of [[Mt. Pyre]].
* Since their father, [[Jin]], owns the [[Mossdeep Space Center]], they often spend time at the Space Center, and even have battles in zero-gravity by using their {{p|Baltoy}}'s {{m|Confusion}} technique to levitate them.
<center>[[File:Mind Badge.png|20px]] [[Tate and Liza|Read more...]]</center>
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==Wednesday December 14, 2011: Dream Mist==
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===Trainer's toolkit: Dream Mist===
*'''Dream Mist''' (Japanese '''ゆめのけむり''' ''Dream Smoke'') is a smoke released by {{p|Munna}} and {{p|Musharna}} after they have eaten a dream. It is an unobtainable, yet key item to the plot of {{game|Black and White|s}}.
*[[Fennel]] is a [[Scientist (Trainer class)|scientist]] studying dreams and dream mist.
*In the games, the player is asked to retrieve Dream Mist for Fennel from the [[Dreamyard]]. After taking care of some [[Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|Team Plasma Grunts]], Fennel successfully collects a sample of Dream Mist from a Musharna.
*In the anime, a Musharna's Dream Mist flooded [[Striaton City]], causing the Pokémon there to fall asleep if they came into contact with it. Fennel appeared to investigate and used [[Fennel's Munna|her Munna]] to help awaken [[Iris's Axew]]. It then released a cloud of Dream Mist, revealing Axew's dream of evolving. Fennel later explains her research to utilize Dream Mist as a clean energy source to power machinery. They later use this energy to revive an {{p|Archen}}.
*In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Black}}'s Munna, Musha eats one of [[N]]'s dreams and reveals N's true, good intentions through Dream Mist. Musha is later drawn to the Dreamyard where he is attacked by Team Plasma grunts. Black arrives with Fennel and successfully rescues Musha, and Fennel is able to receive a sample of Dream Mist from Musha's head.
*The [[Pokémon Dream World]] is a feature that revolves around Dream Mist, and allows the player to enter their Pokémon's dream and befriend rare Pokémon, and find valuable items.
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==Thursday December 15, 2011: Pokémon Crystal Version==
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===It's game time: Pokémon Crystal===
* '''Pokémon Crystal Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター クリスタルバージョン''' ''Pocket Monsters Crystal Version'') is the sixth Pokémon in the [[Version|main series]]; seventh in Japan; and the third in the [[Generation II|second Generation]].
* It was released for the [[Game Boy Color]] on December 14, 2000 in Japan, July 29, 2001 in the United States, November 2, 2001 in Europe, and September 30, 2001 in Australia.
* The game's mascot and key [[legendary Pokémon]] is {{p|Suicune}}, who is being pursued by [[Eusine]]. Eusine becomes somewhat of a rival to the player, seeing who is worthy of challenging Suicune, but inevitably Suicune challenges the player to a battle. 
* Pokémon Crystal Version was the first version to feature a female [[player character]], [[Kris]], and was the first to use animations when Pokémon first entered a battle. It also introduced a minor quest with the Unown Dex in the [[Ruins of Alph]], as well as the early concept of what would be the [[Battle Frontier]] in later Generations, the [[Battle Tower (Johto)|Battle Tower]].

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==Friday December 16, 2011: Dark Rush==
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===In the news: Dark Rush===
* '''Dark Rush''' (Japanese: '''ダークラッシュ''' ''Dark Rush'') is the fourth Japanese expansion in the BW era of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], and is released today, December 16th.
* Dark Rush is the largest expansion of the era, having a total of 76 cards.
* Much of the artwork features locations around [[Unova]], such as {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Sableye|43}} in [[Chargestone Cave]] and {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Plusle|26}} and {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Minun|27}} in [[Mistralton City]].
* Dark Rush features {{e|Darkness}} Pokémon, such as {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Zoroark}}, and has many {{TCG|Trainer card}}s that benefit the type.
* The {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} cards in the set are {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Entei-EX|9}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Raikou-EX|25}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Darkrai-EX|44}}, and {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Tornadus-EX|62}}. The Ultra Rare cards are Shiny reprints of {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Gardevoir|74}} from {{TCG|Hail Blizzard}}, {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Archeops|75}} from {{TCG|Red Collection}} ({{TCG|Noble Victories}} in English), and {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Pokémon Catcher|76}} from the {{TCG|White Collection}} ({{TCG|Emerging Powers}} in English.
* Two of the cards, {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Swoobat|36}} and {{TCG ID|Dark Rush|Mandibuzz|51}}, were pulled from the Japanese set and released in the English {{TCG|Emerging Powers}} expansion in August 2011 in order to complete Pokémon families.

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==Saturday December 17, 2011: Who's That Pokémon (Kabuto)==
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===Who's That Pokémon!?===
* I have four eyes, two pairs of different colors.
* I have four yellow legs.
* A prominent character wore a costume of my image in the anime.
* When I'm flipped over, I have a hard time getting back on my feet...
* You won't be able to find me living in the wild, but you might find my shell.


<center>{{p|Kabuto|Give up...?}}</center>
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==Sunday December 18, 2011: Battle Subway==
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===All Aboard!: Battle Subway===
* The '''Battle Subway''' (Japanese: '''バトルサブウェイ''' ''Battle Subway'') is a facility located in [[Nimbasa City]] where trainers may engage each other in a series of battles. Its function is similar to that of the [[Battle Tower]]s.
* For every 7 straight victories the player achieves, they will receive [[Battle Point|BP]] which they can then use to purchase valuable training items.
* After 21 consecutive wins on the regular lines, the player will face a [[Subway Boss]]; [[Subway Boss Ingo]] on the Single Lines, and his twin brother, [[Subway Boss Emmet]] on the Double Lines. The player may face them both in a [[Tag Battle]] on the Multi Lines.
* In the anime, {{an|Cilan}} took part in a stamp rally challenge within the [[Gear Station]], and winning participants got to take part in a challenge on the Battle Subway, battling either Ingo or Emmet. Cilan managed to collect every stamp after helping [[Erina]], and he and {{Ash}} challenged the twin brothers to a Tag Battle, which resulted in a loss for Cilan and Ash.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|White}} is set to take part in the Battle Subway challenge to help her to learn about Pokémon battling.

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==Monday December 19, 2011: Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition==
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===Sinnoh Now: "Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition"===
* The '''[[Hearthome City]] Tag Battle Competition''' is the tournament that [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[Brock]] and {{an|Dawn}} took part in ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It!]]'', ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze]]'', and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit]]''.
* The winners get two {{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Soothe Bell}}s, one for each winner.
* The tournament pairs up two different people, using a battle card with a presumably two numbers, that person and their partner.
* The notable trainers among the participants include Ash, Paul, {{an|Brock}}, [[Holly]], Dawn and Conway.
* Other than [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, this is the second time {{Ash}} and a rival participated in the same competition. The first time this happened was when Ash and [[Gary]] took part in an extreme Pokémon race.
* During the tournament, [[Paul]] releases his Chimchar. However, Ash invites it to join his team instead, upon which Chimchar agrees.
* Ash and Paul defeat {{an|Dawn}} and [[Conway]] in the final round and win {{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Soothe Bell}}s.
* The entire arc, [[DP050|''Tag! We're It...!'']], [[DP051|''Glory Blaze!'']] and [[DP052|''Smells Like Team Spirit!'']] was aired as a 90 minute special on February 1st, 2008 on [[Cartoon Network]].
* The time between the original Japanese airing and first English dub airing of this episode is the shortest of all episodes, with only 99 days between them.
* The final episode of the arc, [[DP052|''Smells Like Team Spirit!'']], is the last episode where {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}}'s voice actors dub at {{TAJ}}. Beginning with the following episode, [[DuArt Film & Video|DuArt]] was used as the studio to record and distribute the anime.
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==Tuesday December 20, 2011: Nacrene Gym==
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===Trainer's Guide: Nacrene Gym===
* The Nacrene Gym (Japanese: '''シッポウジム''' ''Shippou Gym'') is the second gym in the [[Unova]] region, and specializes in {{type|Normal}} Pokémon. The leader of the gym is [[Lenora]].
* The gym also serves as a museum, and a library for the citizens of [[Nacrene City]]. The leader, Lenora, is an archeologist, and her husband, [[Hawes]], is the caretaker of the museum.
* The gym features a puzzle where clues are hidden inside certain books within the library. After revealing a secret passage, the player finds Lenora, who gives out the {{badge|Basic}} to trainers that are able to defeat her.
* [[Team Plasma]] steals the head of a {{p|Dragonite}} skull from the gym which is later returned. The [[Dark Stone|Dark]] and [[Light Stone]] are also on display here.
* In ''[[BW014|Night at the Nacrene Museum]]'', the gym was haunted by a {{p|Yamask}} after its mask was accidentally put on display when mistaken for a prop. It later left the museum once the mask was returned to it. Ash battled against Lenora in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora!]]'', and won the Basic Badge in ''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]''.
* {{adv|Black}} arrives at the Nacrene Gym in ''[[ABW13|Battle At The Museum]]'' where he challenges Lenora to a battle.
<center>[[File:Basic Badge.png|20px]] [[Nacrene Gym|Read more...]]</center>
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==Wednesday December 21, 2011: Pokéblock==
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===Time for May's Pink Surprise: Pokéblock===
*'''Pokéblocks''' (Japanese: '''ポロック''' ''Polock'') are colorful candy blocks made for Pokémon.
*Pokéblocks are used to prepare a Pokémon for [[Pokémon Contest]]s by raising its condition in the category it will participate in, as well as the two adjacent attributes.
*They are primarily used to increase a Pokémon's [[Contest category|condition]] in one of five areas: Cool, Beauty, Cute, Smart, and/or Tough, for [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
*They are made by mixing [[Berry|berries]] with one to three other people in a [[Berry Blender]], found at Contest Halls.
*In the process of blending, berries with a sour flavor cancel out bitter, bitter cancels sweet, sweet cancels dry, dry cancels spicy, and spicy cancels sour.
*The '''Feel''' of a Pokéblock depends on the berries used and the number of people using the Berry Blender. The more people blending together, the lower the Feel.
*A Pokéblock case is required before Pokéblocks can be made. It stores them for later use, and can be obtained by speaking to a small girl in the Hyper Rank [[Contest Hall]] in [[Slateport City]] in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and in the Contest Hall in [[Lilycove City]] in {{game|Emerald}}.
*Pokéblocks are used in [[Hoenn]]'s [[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] in feeders to attract Pokémon of certain Natures.
*Pokéblock bears some similarity to the popular candy {{wp|Pez}}. They are both small candies that are stored in a dispenser.
*The [[Generation IV]] equivalent of Pokéblocks are [[Poffin]]s.
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==Thursday December 22, 2011: Who's That Pokémon? (Volcarona)==
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===Who's That Pokémon!?===
* My [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|family]] and I have a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
* I am slow when it comes to evolution.
* I have a [[signature move]].
* I can {{m|fly}} but am not a {{t|Flying}} type.
* I can learn a new move every ten levels apart from the one I evolve at.
* I share my [[species]] name with two other Pokémon.
* I made my anime [[List of Pokémon by animated series debut|debut]] in a [[Pokémon movie]].
* I am not very {{m|Attract|attractive}}.



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==Friday December 23, 2011: Hanukkah Special: Litwick==
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===Pokémon of the day: Litwick===
* '''Litwick''' (Japanese: '''ヒトモシ''' ''Hitomoshi'') is a dual {{t|Ghost}} and {{type|Fire}} Pokémon that debuted in [[Generation V]].
* Litwick is known as the '''Candle Pokémon''' and is '''#607''' in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]. Litwick is known to evolve into {{p|Lampent}} at [[Level|Lv.]] 41, and later into {{p|Chandelure}} when it comes into contact with a [[Dusk Stone]].
* Litwick use the life energy of people and Pokémon to fuel the flame on its head.
* Litwick debuted in the anime in ''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]'' when a trio of Litwick haunted {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and drained the life from [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}.
* A Litwick has been shown in [[Pokémon Adventures]] under {{adv|Bianca}}'s ownership.
* Litwick has been featured on {{tcg|Litwick|four different cards}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

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==Saturday December 24, 2011: Christmas Eve Special: Delibird==
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===Pokémon of the Day: Delibird===
* Delibird (Japanese: '''デリバード''' ''Delibird'') is a dual {{t|Ice}} and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon that debuted in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. It is '''#225''' in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]].
* The only [[Moves|move]] Delibird learns naturally is {{m|Present}}.
* Delibird's first anime debut was in ''[[PK08|Delibird's Dilemma]]'' when it was carrying presents from [[Santa Claus]]. {{Ash}}'s Pokémon then accidentally cause it to drop all its presents, and then help it retrieve them.
* Its main series anime debut was in ''[[EP231|Dues and Don'ts]]'' as a messenger for [[Team Rocket]] sent to retrieve the [[Team Rocket Trio]]'s debts. It has since become [[Delibird (Team Rocket)|a reoccurring character]].
* Delibird appears in [[Pokémon Adventures]] under the ownership of [[Pryce]], as well as the [[Masked Man]].
* Delibird has been featured on {{tcg|Delibird|seven different cards}} in the [[Trading Card Game]].


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==Sunday December 25, 2011: Holiday Special: Present==
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===Your move: Present===
* '''Present''' (Japanese: '''プレゼント''' ''Present'') is a {{type|Normal}} move introduced in [[Generation II]], and is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Delibird}}.
* Present has a 20% chance of healing the opponent when used.
* Due to a [[glitch]] in Pokémon Gold and Silver, the amount of damage done is based on the opponent's and the user's respective types. It is also 1/4× effective and {{t|Rock}}- and {{type|Steel}} Pokémon rather than 1/2×. This is not the case in any other game, including {{game|Crystal}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
* Present is a [[Cute Contest|Cute]] move in [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
* Present has been featured four times in the [[Pokémon TCG]]: twice on {{tcg|Delibird}}, once on [['s_Pikachu_(Pokémon_Center_promo)|Pikachu]] and once on [[Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)|Bulbasaur]].


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==Monday December 26, 2011: Boxing Day Special: Hitmonchan ==
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===Still Gotta Catch Them All: Hitmonchan===
* '''Hitmonchan''' (Japanese: '''エビワラー''' ''Ebiwalar'') is a {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon that made its debut in {{game|Red and Green|s}}. It is '''#107''' in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]], and evolves from {{p|Tyrogue}} if its {{stat|Defense}} is higher than its {{stat|Attack}}.
* Its English name comes from {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, while its Japanese name comes from {{wp|Hiroyuki Ebihara}}, both being known for their punching ability.
* It learns the most increased-[[priority]] moves by leveling up out of all Pokémon, with six.
* It is said to throw punches that are faster than a bullet train.
* It made its anime debut in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'', where it was owned by a Trainer named {{ka|Anthony}} and entered in the [[P1 Grand Prix]]. Due to a sabotaged match, it lost to a {{p|Hitmonlee}} stolen by [[Team Rocket]].
* In the TCG, Hitmonlee is usually {{e|Fighting}}-type, and made [[Hitmonchan (Base Set 7)|its debut appearance]] in {{TCG|Base Set|the first expansion}}.
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==Tuesday December 27, 2011: Combusken==
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===Third day of Christmas: Three French Combusken===
* '''Combusken''' (Japanese: '''ワカシャモ''' ''Wakasyamo'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Fighting}} Pokémon that made its debut in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. It is '''#256''' in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]], evolves from {{p|Torchic}},  starting at [[level]] 16, and evolves into {{p|Blaziken}} starting at level 36.
* Its English name comes from {{wp|combustion|combust}} and {{wp|chicken}}, while its Japanese name comes from 若い ''wakai'', young, and 軍鶏 ''{{wp|Shamo (chicken)|shamo}}'', a breed of Japanese chicken once raised for fighting.
* Its pre-evolution is a [[first partner Pokémon|starter Pokémon]] of the [[Hoenn]] region.
* It is said to throw ten kicks per second.
* It made its anime debut in ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'', where a Torchic meant to be a starter Pokémon accidently evolved while under the care of a [[Nurse Joy]]. {{an|May}} would later gain a {{TP|May|Combusken}} when her Torchic evolved in ''[[AG082|A Shroomish Skirmish]]''.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Sapphire}}'s [[Toro]] evolved into Combusken while training in the [[Granite Cave]].
* In the TCG, Combusken is usually {{e|Fire}} or {{e|Fighting}}-type, and made [[Combusken (EX Ruby & Sapphire 27)|two]] [[Combusken (EX Ruby & Sapphire 28)|appearances]] in {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire|the first expansion}} of the EX Series era of the game.
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==Wednesday December 28, 2011: Hearthome City==
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===Tourist Spot: Hearthome City===
* '''Hearthome City''' (Japanese: ヨスガシティ Yosuga City) is a modern city located in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] and is the fifth largest city in the [[Pokémon world]].
* It is home to the {{type|Ghost}} [[Hearthome Gym]] with [[Gym Leader]] [[Fantina]].
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s can participate in [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s at the [[Contest Hall|Super Contest Hall]].
* Walks can also be taken with certain Pokémon in the [[Amity Square]]. Pokémon will fetch [[Accessory|Accessories]] or [[Berry|Berries]] for their owners every 200 steps.
* At the [[Poffin House]], coordinators can make [[Poffin]]s to boost their Pokémon's [[condition]] for Pokémon Super Contests, either alone or through DS Wireless Communications with other players.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the city first appeared in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]''. During their visit, {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} participated in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] and {{an|Dawn}} participated in a Contest.


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==Thursday December 29, 2011: PokéPark Fishing Contest DS==
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===Obscure game: PokéPark Fishing Contest DS===
* '''PokéPark Fishing Contest DS''' is a game that could only be played via Nintendo DS Download Play.
* It was available for download at Japanese [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] and [[Pokémon Festa]] from May 10, 2005 until September 25, 2005.
* The game has never been released in English.
* While it contains "PokéPark" in its name, it is not related to [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] or [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|its sequel]]. Instead, it is named after [[PokéPark|the real park]].
* The game involved [[fishing]] for Pokémon using the touch screen.
* Pokémon from the first three [[generation]]s could be caught while fishing.
* All Pokémon that could be caught apart from {{p|Dratini}} and {{p|Dragonair}} were {{type|Water}}.

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==Friday December 30, 2011: Guyana==
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===Spotlight on: Guyana===
* '''Guyana''' is a location in the Pokémon world based on a real world location of the same name.
* It has appeared in both the games and the anime, and both times in relation to {{p|Mew}}.
* In the games, it is the location of [[Faraway Island]], an event-only location in {{game|Emerald}} that requires the [[Old Sea Map]] to access.
* In the anime, it is seen at the start of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', where [[Dr. Fuji]] and other members of [[Team Rocket]] are searching for Mew DNA in order to {{p|Mewtwo|clone it}}.
* In the anime, the only Pokémon confirmed to live here are {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Mankey}}, and Mew.
* Guyana is mentioned in the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].
* In the real world, Guyana is a South American sovereign state, officially known as the '''Co-operative Republic of Guyana'''.

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==Saturday December 31, 2011: New Years Special: Draco Meteor==
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===Your move: Draco Meteor===
* '''Draco Meteor''' (Japanese: '''りゅうせいぐん''' ''Dragon Meteor Shower'') is a {{type|Dragon}} move introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* Draco Meteor can only be taught to a Dragon-type Pokémon with maximum [[Friendship|happiness]] and is tutored by [[Wilma]] in [[Generation IV]] and [[Iris]] or [[Drayden]] in [[Generation V]], depending on the game.
* Considered a variation of {{m|Leaf Storm}}, {{m|Overheat}}, and {{m|Psycho Boost}}, Draco Meteor lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages upon successful use.
* Draco Meteor is a [[Smart Contest|Smart]] move in [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s.
* [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] takes the distinction of first using the move, both in an {{pkmn|anime}} [[DP152|episode]]<!--meaning counting episodes only, so Dialga's use in M10 is excluded--> and in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
* [[Ash's Gible]]'s Draco Meteor is known in the anime for targeting [[Dawn's Piplup]], wherever the Pokémon may be. 
* Draco Meteor has only appeared [[Dragonite (Legends Awakened 2)|once]] in the Trading Card Game. The player flips a coin for each of the opponent's Pokémon and damages each one for a heads.
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