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** All {{pkmn|Trainers}} except for [[Scottie]] and [[Bettie]] have various voice lines for specific actions both in and out of battle, such as sending in a Pokémon, directing a Pokémon move, receiving an upgrade, or giving the player an item.
** All {{pkmn|Trainers}} except for [[Scottie]] and [[Bettie]] have various voice lines for specific actions both in and out of battle, such as sending in a Pokémon, directing a Pokémon move, receiving an upgrade, or giving the player an item.
** Trainers also have short voice clips used in story scenes, though these generally only express the character's sentiment, rather than matching the displayed dialogue text.
** Trainers also have short voice clips used in story scenes, though these generally only express the character's sentiment, rather than matching the displayed dialogue text.
** Scottie/Bettie's Pikachu, [[Sygna Suit]] Thunderbolt {{mas|Red}}'s Pikachu, and {{mas|Ash}}'s Pikachu all use lines voiced by Ikue Otani, with each Pikachu having its own unique voice line.
** Scottie/Bettie's Pikachu, [[Sygna Suit]] Thunderbolt {{mas|Red}}'s Pikachu, and {{mas|Ash}}'s {{AP|Pikachu}} all use lines voiced by Ikue Otani, with each Pikachu having its own unique voice line.
** {{mas|Leaf}}'s {{p|Eevee}} uses voice lines by [[Aoi Yūki]].
** {{mas|Leaf}}'s {{p|Eevee}} uses voice lines by [[Aoi Yūki]].
* In [[New Pokémon Snap]], a handful of cutscenes and tutorials feature fully voiced lines by the characters, but short voice clips are used otherwise. Pikachu and Eevee use voice lines by Ikue Otani and Aoi Yūki, respectively, while most other Pokémon use generic grunt sounds to respond to certain actions, such as getting hit by a [[Fluffruit]].
* In [[New Pokémon Snap]], a handful of cutscenes and tutorials feature fully voiced lines by the characters, but short voice clips are used otherwise. Pikachu and Eevee use voice lines by Ikue Otani and Aoi Yūki, respectively, while most other Pokémon use generic grunt sounds to respond to certain actions, such as getting hit by a [[Fluffruit]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* {{p|Giratina}}'s cry uses a voice sample of people screaming.
* {{p|Giratina}}'s cry uses a voice sample of people screaming.

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Voice acting is when the voice of an actor, often referred to as a voice actor, is used to give voice to characters or provide narration. Some Pokémon games have full lines of recorded dialogue, such as Detective Pikachu, while others, such as the core series games, use voice acting more sparingly. Characters sometimes have voices that were created using voice samples that were synthesized to generate new speech or vocalizations.

In the core series games

Roxie and her bandmates performing on-stage inside the Virbank Gym

The core series games have minimal voice acting, but occasionally feature brief vocals.

In the side series games

Some side series games feature voice acting, most prominently in the form of an in-battle announcer.

In the spin-off games

Professor Oak speaking to Todd in his lab

Several of the spin-off games feature voice acting. This can vary from minor vocal parts to full scripts of spoken dialogue.

  • In Pokémon Snap, Todd Snap and Professor Oak use short voice lines by their original English anime voice actors, Carter Cathcart and Stan Hart, respectively. While many Pokémon make generic animal sounds or other noises fitting their species, others have voice clips using their anime voices, such as Pikachu and Meowth. A Jigglypuff also sings the same song that the recurring Jigglypuff sings in the anime.
  • In Pokémon Puzzle League, the introductory cutscene is fully voiced, and short voice clips from various anime characters will play when navigating menus. During battles, the participating Pokémon will also occasionally say their cry from the anime, while human characters and Team Rocket's Meowth may chime in about the player's performance. Opponents will also say a short voice clip before and after battles.
  • In Hey You, Pikachu!, all Pokémon use their cry from the anime.
  • In Pokémon Channel, all Pokémon use their cry from the anime. Channel host Pokémon as well as Pikachu speak extensively, though in Pokémon language. Meowth is an exception, as it speaks in full human-language sentences.
  • In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, every Pokémon uses their cry from the anime. Among these is Porygon-Z, who received new voice acting, as it previously did not speak in the anime.
  • In Pokken Tournament, all human characters use full voice acting for dialogue in and out of combat. All Battle Pokémon as well as Support Pokémon also have voice acting for numerous actions in combat. Pikachu and Pikachu Libre use voice lines by Ikue Otani.
  • In Pokémon GO, Pikachu uses voice lines by Ikue Otani.
  • In Detective Pikachu, all cutscenes feature full voice acting. While a Pikachu with Ikue Otani's voice does make a cameo, the titular Detective Pikachu is instead voiced by Kaiji Tang.
  • In Pokémon Masters EX:
    • All Trainers except for Scottie and Bettie have various voice lines for specific actions both in and out of battle, such as sending in a Pokémon, directing a Pokémon move, receiving an upgrade, or giving the player an item.
    • Trainers also have short voice clips used in story scenes, though these generally only express the character's sentiment, rather than matching the displayed dialogue text.
    • Scottie/Bettie's Pikachu, Sygna Suit Thunderbolt Red's Pikachu, and Ash's Pikachu all use lines voiced by Ikue Otani, with each Pikachu having its own unique voice line.
    • Leaf's Eevee uses voice lines by Aoi Yūki.
  • In New Pokémon Snap, a handful of cutscenes and tutorials feature fully voiced lines by the characters, but short voice clips are used otherwise. Pikachu and Eevee use voice lines by Ikue Otani and Aoi Yūki, respectively, while most other Pokémon use generic grunt sounds to respond to certain actions, such as getting hit by a Fluffruit.


Trivia

  • Giratina's cry uses a voice sample of people screaming.