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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 February 2012.

==Wednesday February 1, 2012: None==
There was no new Featured content for this day. 
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==Thursday February 2, 2012: Wattson==
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===Character of the day: Wattson===
* '''Wattson''' (Japanese: '''テッセン''' ''Tessen'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Mauville City]] [[Mauville Gym|Gym]]. He specializes in {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, and gives away the {{badge|Dynamo}} to Pokémon trainers that successfully defeat him.
* His title is "The cheerfully electrifying man!"
* In the games, Wattson has the player run an errand to turn off the power generator in [[New Mauville]]. Once this is accomplished, he will reward the player's efforts with [[TM24]] ({{m|Thunderbolt}})
* Wattson made his debut in the anime in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'' where {{Ash}} challenged him and easily knocked out all of Wattson's Pokémon one after the other. This defeat left Wattson unmotivated and depressed, until he befriended a wild {{p|Electrike}} and helped Ash rescue a bunch of Electric-type Pokémon from {{TRT}}. He then reappeared in ''[[AG059|Manectric Charge]]'' where his Electrike evolves into a {{p|Manectric}} and he and Ash have a rematch.
* In the manga, Wattson accidentally mistakes {{adv|Sapphire}} for a {{p|Donphan}}. He is later rescued by the young trainer, and he rewards her with a Dynamo Badge. He is rescued by Sapphire again when he is knocked into the sea by a {{p|Shedinja}} as he was fighting against {{p|Kyogre}}, and her {{p|Wailord}} comes to his aide.
* He is the second out of four Electric-type gym leaders, and appears to be the oldest.
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==Friday February 3, 2012: Clamperl==
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===Pokémon of the day: Clamperl===
* '''Clamperl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''パールル''' ''Pearlulu'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon that debuted in [[Generation III]].
* Clamperl is '''#366''' in the [[List of Pokémon by National Dex number|National Dex]], and is known as the '''Bivalve Pokémon'''. It shares that title with {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Cloyster}}
* They are known to live at the bottom of the sea, and uses its shell to catch prey, as well as protecting Clamperl.
* They will create a single pearl in their life time that will enhance {{t|Psychic}} powers. {{p|Spoink}} are known to wear these pearls on top of their heads.
* Clamperl have a [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched evolution]]. When traded they will evolve into either {{p|Huntail}}, or {{p|Gorebyss}} depending on if it's holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|DeepSeaTooth}} or a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|DeepSeaScale}}, respectively.
* Clamperl had two major roles in the anime, first in ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'' where a Clamperl helped provide {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Spoink}} with a new pearl. Second in ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War]]'', a series of three islands feud over which Clamperl evolution is superior, and [[Professor Birch]] researches the causes of Clamperl's branched evolution.
* Clamperl has been featured on {{TCG|Clamperl|three different cards}} in the [[Trading Card Game]].

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==Saturday February 4, 2012: Foresight==
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===Your move: Foresight===
* '''Foresight''' (Japanese: '''みやぶる''' ''Thought Read'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]].
* Foresight makes it so {{type|Ghost}} are affected by Normal and {{type|Fighting}} attacks, and it also erases all changes the target has made to their evasion stat.
* Foresight had an accuracy of 100 in Generation II and III. In [[Generation IV]] it was made so it never failed. [[Generation V]] made it so Foresight can be reflected by {{m|Magic Coat}}.
* In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]], Foresight has the user look at his or her opponent's hand, and shuffle a {{TCG|Trainer card}} back into his or her opponent's deck. It has only appeared on one card: {{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Noctowl|42}}, under the name "Glaring Gaze."
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==Sunday February 5, 2012: Super Bowl special: Big Stadium==
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===Super Bowl Sunday, Big Stadium===
* The Big Stadium is the playing area for several sports in [[Nimbasa City]]. Among these sports is American Football, upon which the {{tc|Linebacker}} is based on.
* {{tc|Infielder}}s play ball in the Big Stadium on Sundays.
* Several items are given by Trainers, including [[Rare Candies]], {{DL|Ether|Ether}}s, and {{DL|Drink|MooMoo Milk}}s.
* Games are played for hours at a time on the field, which places a bar blocking the field that disallows the player from entering the field at any time for the duration of the games.
* In the anime, the football teams are known as the {{p|Gurdurr}}s and the {{p|Darmanitan}}s, both the name of [[Pokémon (species)|species of Pokémon]].

* [[Big Stadium and Small Court|Read more...]]
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==Monday February 6, 2012: Happy Birthday: Mewtwo==
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===Happy Birthday: Mewtwo===
* '''Mewtwo''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー''' ''Mewtwo'') is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon that made its debut in {{game|Red and Green|s}}. It is '''#150''' in the [[National Pokédex]].
* Mewtwo was created by [[cloning]] and mutating the DNA of a {{p|Mew}} to make it more powerful.
* According to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]], Mew "gave birth" to Mewtwo today, February 6.
* Recently, Mewtwo has received a lot of attention in the United States and Korea due to an event Mewtwo distribution and [[Mewtwo-EX (Next Destinies 54)|its return]] to the {{Trading Card Game}} in the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion as a {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}.
* Mewtwo was the star of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back!]]'' and ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', and played a major role in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
* In the games, discounting distribution events, Mewtwo has only ever been available in [[Cerulean Cave]]. In games in which this location does not exist, it must be traded from a game where it does.
* Mewtwo serves as the final opponent of {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], and is used by {{ga|Silver}}, the final opponent, in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
* Mewtwo is one of the four playable Pokémon characters in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].
* In [[Pokémon Pinball]], Mewtwo appears in its own bonus stage, where the player must attempt to hit Mewtwo within the two minute time-limit.

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==Tuesday February 7, 2012: Reshiram-EX==
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===Pick a card, any card: Reshiram-EX===
* '''Reshiram{{EX}}''' (Japanese: '''レシラムEX''' ''Reshiram EX'') is a {{ct|Fire}} Basic {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} card. It is part of the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion.
* This card was one of the first six {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} cards released in English within the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion. It was released in the {{TCG|Reshiram-EX Battle Strength Deck}} in Japan.
* Brave Fire causing damage to Reshiram-EX mimics {{TCG ID|Black & White|Zekrom|47}}'s Bolt Strike attack much in the same way {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Zekrom-EX|51}}'s Strong Volt attack mimics the first {{TCG ID|Black & White|Reshiram|26}}'s Blue Flare attack.
* This card was given a currently English exclusive {{TCG|Full Art card}} not yet released in Japan.
* The regular print features artwork by [[Shizurow]], while the Full Art print features artwork by [[5ban Graphics]].
* It will be reprinted as a promotional card in the EX Tins releasing March 2012.

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==Wednesday February 8, 2012: Wednesday==
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===It's Wednesday, all day===
Let's take a look at some of the exciting things you can do [[Days of the week|today]] in the main series games.
* In {{game|Crystal}}, the move tutor is visiting [[Goldenrod City]].
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{v|Platinum}}, [[Julia]] in [[Sunyshore City]] gives away a [[Downcast Ribbon]]. 
* In {{game|Platinum}}, {{tc|Reporter}} Kinsey and {{tc|Cameraman}} Tevin appear in the [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Jubilife City]]. Also, {{tc|Guitarist}} Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in [[Pastoria City]]. 
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, at the [[Goldenrod Department Store]] Lottery, {{TM|57|Charge Beam}} is the top prize. You can also re-battle [[Misty]] at the [[Fighting Dojo]] any time during the day.
* Also in In {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pryce]] can be registered from 6 AM to 10 AM today by talking to him at the [[Lake of Rage]]. You can also get your picture taken in [[Pallet Town]] (among other locations).
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the waitress at the {{DL|Nacrene City|Café Warehouse}} gives out a free [[Soda Pop]]. You can also find {{tc|Linebacker}}s in [[Big Stadium and Small Court|Big Stadium]].
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==Thursday February 9, 2012: Articuno==
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===Pokémon of the day: Articuno===
* '''Articuno''' (Japanese: '''フリーザー''' ''Freezer'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Flying}} Pokémon that debuted in [[Generation I]]. It is a [[legendary Pokémon]] and is the first of the [[legendary birds]] trio.
* In [[Generation I]] games, as well as the [[Generation III]] {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|remakes}}, Articuno can first be seen in some binoculars on the second story of the [[gate]] between {{rt|15|Kanto}} and [[Fuchsia City]]. It can later be battled deep inside the [[Seafoam Islands]].
* In [[Pokémon Platinum Version]], Articuno can be found [[Roaming Pokémon|roaming]] around [[Sinnoh]].
* Articuno made its anime debut in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' where it raged in an epic battle against {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Zapdos}} and {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Moltres}}, ultimately causing {{mov|Lugia|Lugia|2}} to appear and calm their rage. It debuted in the series in ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'' where [[Todd Snap|Todd]] wanted to get a [[Photography|photograph]] of it.
* In the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga, Articuno was captured by [[Team Rocket]] and was merged with Zapdos and Moltres to form [[Thu-Fi-Zer]] in ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]''. It was later able to split apart from the other two, and regain its freedom. It later appeared during the final battle against the [[Masked Man]] under the ownership of {{adv|Green}}, who then lent it to {{adv|Red}} to use against an enraged {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]], Articuno has been featured on {{TCG|Articuno|14 different cards}} and is typically of the {{tcg|Water}} type.
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==Friday February 10, 2012: Evolutionary Stones==
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===Trainer's guide: Evolutionary stones===
* '''Evolutionary stones''' (Japanese: '''進化の石''' ''Evolution stone'') are stones that possess super-natural abilities that cause certain Pokémon to evolve. They were first introduced in [[Generation I]], starting with the {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Water Stone}}, {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Fire Stone}}, {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Thunderstone}}, {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Leaf Stone}}, and {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Moon Stone}}.
* [[Generation II]] introduced the {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Sun Stone}}, as well as the {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Everstone}} which actually prevents evolution from occurring. 
* The {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Dawn Stone}}, {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Dusk Stone}}, and {{DL|Evolutionary stone|Shiny Stone}} were introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* {{p|Eevee}} is considered to be one of the most notable Pokémon that evolve through evolutionary stones, evolving into either a {{p|Vaporeon}}, a {{p|Jolteon}}, or a {{p|Flareon}} when it comes in contact with the proper stone. It, along with {{p|Gloom}}, are the only Pokémon that have [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|more than one evolution]] influenced by different evolutionary stones.
* There are theories supported by the various series' that claim {{p|Clefairy}}, and {{p|Clefable}} worship Moon Stones. {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}}, and [[Seymour]] witness this worship first hand in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''.
* In the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga, many of the main characters have used evolutionary stones on their Pokémon. One notable example is {{adv|Red}}'s [[Vee]], who was once an experiment by [[Team Rocket]] and had the ability to change into either of its three evolutions, and revert back to being an Eevee. After being captured, Red was able to take advantage of this trait using a Water, Fire, and Thunderstone given to him by {{adv|Giovanni}}. However, it lost this ability after permanently evolving into an {{p|Espeon}}.
* Evolutionary stones have little impact in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card game]] due to game mechanics. However, a Moon Stone was [[Moon Stone (Vending S1)|given its own trainer card]], and the Moon Stone and Dusk Stone were featured on a [[Clefairy (Secret Wonders 83)|Clefairy card]] and [[Murkrow (Secret Wonders 95)|Murkrow card]], respectively. Numerous illustrations in the Trading Card game also feature Pokémon with an evolutionary stone.

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==Saturday February 11, 2012: Stealth Rock==
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===Your move: Stealth Rock===
* '''Stealth Rock''' (Japanese: '''ステルスロック''' ''Stealth Rock'') is a {{type|Rock}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].
* It creates an entry hazard that damages Pokémon switching in by an amount dependent on their [[type]].
* Stealth Rock is removed from the side of the field of a Pokémon that uses {{m|Rapid Spin}} or a Pokémon targeted by {{m|Defog}}.
* It is the only entry hazard that will always hit {{type|Flying}} or {{a|Levitate|Levitating}} Pokémon.
* Stealth Rock's first and only appearance in the anime was in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', wherein it was used by [[Roark]]'s {{p|Onix}}. 
* Stealth Rock has appeared only once in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. {{TCG ID|Platinum|Probopass|60}} from the {{TCG|Platinum}} expansion was able to do 30 damage to any of the opponent's Pokémon using Stealth Rock.
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==Sunday February 12, 2012: Mighty Mewtwo==
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===Have you got yours yet?: Mighty Mewtwo===
* Today is Mewtwo Day! Less than a week after its in-game birthday, {{p|Mewtwo}} is being distributed through the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] to English-language {{game|Black and White|s}} cartridges.
* The distribution officially begins today, February 12, and continues for two weeks until February 26. However, an unexpected early release has allowed it to be obtained February 10 or 11, depending on the time zone.
* This is only the second Mewtwo distribution ever — the first was exclusive to [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo|Japanese games]] last year. The Pokémon distributed was virtually identical to this Mewtwo, with the differences only being the OT and ID number.
* Holding a [[King's Rock]] and [[Premier Ribbon]], contained in a [[Cherish Ball]], and with the [[Ability]] {{a|Pressure}}, this Mewtwo is at level 70.
* Mighty Mewtwo, as it is known, boasts the moveset {{m|Psystrike}}/{{m|Shadow Ball}}/{{m|Aura Sphere}}/{{m|Electro Ball}}. Although the latter cannot be learned any other way, and two other moves cannot be obtained until Mewtwo is at very high levels, don't forget the classic [[n:Strive for victory! Your guide to the world of competitive link battles|Psychic/Recover/Amnesia/Elemental]] moveset.

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==Monday February 13, 2012: Giratina and the Sky Warrior==
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===Feature Presentation: Giratina and the Sky Warrior===
* '''Giratina and the Sky Warrior''' (Japanese:'''ギラティナと{{tt|氷空|そら}}の{{tt|花束|はなたば}} シェイミ''' ''Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin'') is the eleventh [[Pokémon movie|feature film]] in the Pokémon franchise and stars the Pokémon, {{p|Giratina}} and {{p|Shaymin}}.
* This film was the second in the movie trilogy of the {{series|Diamond and Pearl}}, following ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and followed by ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. It is the only movie in the trilogy not to have the appearance of {{mov|Palkia}}.
* This film marked the debut of Giratina and Shaymin, as well as Giratina's Origin Forme and Shaymin's Sky Forme.
* The film premiered in Japan on July 19, 2008, and viewers that pre-ordered their tickets received a special [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie Regigigas|Regigigas]], while all viewers could receive the event-exclusive [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation_IV#Movie_Shaymin|Shaymin]] that could be used to receive a [[Gracidea (flower)|Gracidea flower]] in {{game|Platinum}}.
* The film premiered on [[Cartoon Network]] in the United States on February 13, 2009 and on Jetix in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2009. Players of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in the US, Europe, and South Korea could obtain the same Regigigas and Shaymin in various stores.
* A Japanese {{TCG|11th Movie Commemoration Set|TCG Commemoration set}} was released alongside the movie, featuring many of the Pokémon appearing in the film.
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==Tuesday February 14, 2012: Valentine's Special: Luvdisc ==
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===Love is in the air: Luvdisc===
* '''Luvdisc''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ラブカス''' ''Lovecus'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon that debuted in [[Generation III]].
* Luvdisc is '''#370''' in the [[National Pokédex]] and is native to the [[Hoenn]] region. It is known as the '''Rendezvous Pokémon''', and its natural [[Ability]] is {{a|Swift Swim}}. However, it can have {{a|Hydration}} if found in the [[Pokémon Dream World]].
* Luvdisc have a 50% chance of having a [[Heart Scale]] when found in the wild.
* Given to lovers as gifts, and swimming after couples while in the ocean, Luvdisc are often viewed as a symbol of romance in the Pokémon world. It is said that if a couple spots a Luvdisc, they are guaranteed eternal love. 
* Luvdisc have the ability to seek out their mate like a compass needle. When two Luvdisc kiss, they can bond together and flap their bodies like wings, giving them the ability to fly.
* In the anime, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Daisy|her sister}} own two Luvdisc named [[Caserin and Luverin]], who are in love.  
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', [[Wallace]] owns a Luvdisc named Elizabeth, and [[Juan]] owns two Luvdisc of his own. 
* Luvdisc has been featured on {{tcg|Luvdisc|seven different cards}} in the [[Trading Card Game]]. All are under the {{ct|Water}}.

<center>{{MS|370|Luvdisc}}{{p|Luvdisc|Read more...}}<br><br><big>{{color|{{cute color}}|Happy Valentine's Day!}}</big></center>
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==Wednesday February 15, 2012: Red Gyarados==
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===Spotlight on: Red Gyarados===
* The '''Red Gyarados''' is a significant Pokémon in the {{3v|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, as well as the {{2v|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. It was once a regular {{p|Gyarados}} that resided at the [[Lake of Rage]], and is stated that it became so enraged that its scales turned red.
* In the games, the {{player}} encounters the Red Gyarados while exploring the [[Lake of Rage]]. Once it is either caught, or defeated, the player will be able to enter the [[Team Rocket HQ]] hidden in the shop in [[Mahogany Town]]. 
* At the beginning of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{ga|Barry}} and the player hear about a Red Gyarados sighting on the news, and travel to [[Lake Verity]] hoping to find a similarly rare Pokémon.
* The Red Gyarados made its anime debut in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution!]]'' where Team Rocket were conducting an experiment to draw out the Red Gyarados. In the end, [[Lance]] ended up catching it and promised to take care of it. It later appeared alongside Lance in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'' during the fight between {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.
* In the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga, {{adv|Silver}} captures the Red Gyarados and uses it in a battle against the [[Masked Man]].
* The Red Gyarados has been featured on {{DL|Red Gyarados|In the TCG|three different cards}} in the [[Trading Card Game]].
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==Thursday February 16, 2012: ExtremeSpeed==
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===Your move: ExtremeSpeed===
* '''ExtremeSpeed''' (Japanese: '''しんそく''' ''Godspeed'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It was the [[Signature move]] of {{p|Arcanine}} in {{2v|Gold|Silver}}.
* From [[Generation II]] to {{gen|IV}}, ExtremeSpeed always went first regardless of the opponent's speed, unless they used a move with a higher [[priority]]. If the opposing Pokémon uses a move with the same priority as ExtremeSpeed, the order of the attacks will be calculated normally. In [[Generation V]], ExtremeSpeed's priority became +2. 
* {{p|Smeargle}} was the only Pokémon to receive [[STAB]] from ExtremeSpeed until [[Ruby and Saphire Zigzagoon|special]] {{p|Zigzagoon}} were released in 2003 with the attack, and the move became available to more Pokémon in [[Generation IV]].
* [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown Raikou|Raikou]], [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown Entei|Entei]], and [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown Suicune|Suicune]] can only learn this move through events. 
* ExtremeSpeed was also one of the moves known by the {{p|Lucario}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], used as a recovery move when the player pressed ↑+B.
* With the exception of [[May's Munchlax]] using it through {{m|Metronome}}, only Arcanine have used ExtremeSpeed in the anime.
* The move has appeared five times as a {{TCG|Poké-Body}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] on [[Arcanine (Aquapolis H2)|two]] [[Arcanine G (Supreme Victors 15)|different]] {{TCG|Arcanine}}, and an {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Entei|SL3}}, {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Raikou|SL9}}, and {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Suicune|SL11}} originally release in Japan to commemorate the event Pokémon mentioned above. The Poké-Body reduces the Pokémon's Retreat Cost for each Energy Card attached.
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==Friday February 17, 2012: Burgundy==
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===Rival Rally: Burgundy===
* '''Burgundy''' (Japanese: '''カベルネ''' ''Cabernet'') is a recurring character of the [[Pokémon anime]]. She is currently a C-Class [[Pokémon Connoisseur|Pokémon Connoisseuse]], with the dream of becoming an S-Class Connoisseuse and opening up her own Connoisseuse Shop, as well as seeking revenge on {{an|Cilan}}.
* She made her debut in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge]]'' pretending to be a high-class Connoisseuse. She evaluated {{Ash}}'s party at the time and claimed he had horrible compatibility with them all, including {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* Burgundy battled Cilan prior to his journey and lost. After their battle, Cilan offered her some advice, which she took negatively and sought revenge against him.
* She later reappeared during the [[Club Battle]] arc, taking part in the tournament in [[Nimbasa Town]]. 
* Burgundy is currently the only known rival for a traveling companion who collected [[badge]]s. She is also the only rival of the male traveling companion.
* Burgundy has the speaking habit of sprinkling mispronounced French-words and phrases into her sentences. 

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==Saturday February 18, 2012: Rival Destinies==
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===Season premier: Rival Destinies===
* '''Rival Destinies''' is the fifteenth season of the [[Pokémon anime]], and premiered on February 18, 2012.
* The season began with ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'' where {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} reunite with {{an|Bianca}}, and meet the [[Nimbasa City]] gym leader, [[Elesa]]. Bianca is reunited with her [[Bianca's dad|father]] and battles against Elesa to prove to him that she can take care of herself.
* The gang will also meet up with [[Alder]], [[Clay]], [[Skyla]], and the [[Kami Trio]] during this season.
* This season marks the return of [[Who's That Pokémon|Dare da?]] in the Japanese.
* The season was first revealed on an interview with [[John Loeffler]] where he stated that the new opening song is called "Rival Destinies".
* What more does this season have in store? Stay tuned and find out!
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==Sunday February 19, 2012: Round==
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===Your move: Round===
* '''Round''' (Japanese: '''りんしょう''' ''Round'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation V]].
* Round starts with a power of 60, but if more Pokémon use the attack, it can reach a maximum power of 120.
* Every Pokémon that can learn TMs can learn Round via [[TM48]].
* Round gets its name from the musical term, {{wp|Round (music)|Round}}.
* Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Soundproof}} are not affected by Round.
* Round has been featured on three different cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]: {{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Palpitoad|23}}, {{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Seismitoad|24}}, and {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Wigglytuff|79}}. The attack does damage for each of your Pokémon that have the Round attack. 
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==Monday February 20, 2012: Blue Oak==
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===Character of the day: Blue Oak===
* '''Blue Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・グリーン''' ''Green Okido'') is the second main character of the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* Blue debuts in the first round of the manga, ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'' where he and his rival {{adv|Red}} see a {{p|Mew}} in a [[Pallet Town]] forest.
* He took part in dismembering the [[Team Rocket]] organization during the battle in [[Saffron City]], where he, Red, and {{adv|Green}} battled against [[Thu-Fi-Zer]].
* He is the grandson of {{adv|Professor Oak}}. His birthday is November 22.
* Because [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue Version]] and {{v|Green}} were released in different regions internationally, Blue and Green's names were swapped in the Pokémon Adventures manga to reflect the region's game. Blue shares this trait with his game counterpart, {{ga|Blue}}.
* His anime counter-part is [[Gary Oak]].
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==Tuesday February 21, 2012: Mahogany Gym==
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===Trainer's Guide: Mahogany Gym===
* The '''Mahogany Gym''' (Japanese: '''チョウジジム''' ''Chōji Gym'') is the official [[gym]] of [[Mahogany Town]] in the [[Johto|Johto Region]].
* It is an {{type|Ice}} Gym with the [[Gym Leader]] [[Pryce]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him receive the {{Badge|Glacier}}.
* The floors in the Mahogany Gym are coated in a thick layer of ice. The {{player}} must maneuver through the ice-maze in order to reach Pryce.
* In the anime, the gym is assisted by Pryce's friend, [[Sheila]].
* In the manga, the Mahogany Gym features many ice sculptures which come to life with Pryce's illusions.
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==Wednesday February 22, 2012: Ursaring (Unleashed 89)==
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===Pick a card, any card: Ursaring===
* '''Ursaring''' (Japanese: '''リングマ''' ''Ringuma'') is a {{ct|Colorless}} Stage 1 {{TCG|Pokémon Prime}} card featuring {{TCG|Ursaring}}. It is part of the {{TCG|Unleashed}} expansion.
* It is the last of six Primes released in the Unleashed expansion, and last of four Primes released in the {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver|SoulSilver Collection}}.
* Its {{tcg|Poké-BODY}}, Berserk, makes it so if Ursaring has damage counters on it, its attacks do 60 more damage before applying weaknesses and resistances. 
* The attack Hammer Arm forces the opponent to discard the card currently on top of their deck. Megaton Lariat does 60 damage and has no secondary effects.
* This card features art by [[Wataru Kawahara]].
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==Thursday February 23, 2012: Treecko (TFG)==
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===Watch your figure: Treecko===
* '''Treecko''' (Japanese: '''キモリ''' ''Kimori'') is a figure from the {{TFG|Next Quest}} set of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]].
* This figure is a {{type|Grass}} {{TFG|Pokémon figure}} with three Move Points.
* Its moves are {{m|Slam}}, {{m|Pound}}, and Dodge.
* The Treecko figure is included in the {{TFG|Flamethrower}} one-player starter set and the {{TFG|Battle Starter}} two-player starter set.
* This figure was sculpted by [[Enoki Tomohide]].
* It is featured on the {{TFG|Trainer card}} {{TFG ID|Next Quest|X Accuracy|7}}; however, despite this, it has no no miss spaces, so the card would do nothing if used on it.
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==Friday February 24, 2012: Space-Time Tower==
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===Location, location, location: Space-Time Tower===
* The '''Space-Time Tower''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|時空|じくう}}の{{tt|塔|とう}}''' ''Space-Time Tower'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive building located in [[Alamos Town]] in the [[Sinnoh|Sinnoh Region]]. 
* The Tower was constructed by the architecht, [[Godey]]. It features two tall towers, the Space Tower, and the Time Tower, each housing large pendulums that pay tribute to {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}}, respectively. It also features a smaller, narrower tower in between the larger Space and Time towers, which features a large mechanism that plays large music discs.
* Godey originally constructed the tower after having a nightmare of Alamos Town being destroyed by Dialga and Palkia, in an attempt to calm their rage using the Tower's musical abilities to play the song, [[Oración]].
* The Tower features a large sculptural mural of [[Alicia]] playing a leaf whistle alongside a large group of Pokémon.
* The Alamos Town [[Pokémon Contest]] is held inside the Tower.
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==Saturday February 25, 2012: EX Power Keepers==
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===Spotlight on: EX Power Keepers===
* '''EX Power Keepers''' (Japanese: '''ワールドチャンピオンズパック''' ''World Champions Pack'') is the name given to the sixteenth and final expansion of cards of the EX Series of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
* The set was released February 14, 2007 in North America, and July 5, 2007 in Japan.
* EX Power Keepers is loosely based around the [[Hoenn]] [[Elite Four]]; [[Sidney]], [[Phoebe]], [[Glacia]] and [[Drake (Elite Four)|Drake]]. They each have their own {{TCG|Stadium card}}, and the {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} featured in the set are all Pokémon owned by them in the games.
* With no Japanese set at the time to correlate with EX Power Keepers, many English exclusive cards were created, making this set the first since {{TCG|Team Rocket}} to use original cards created outside of Japan. As a result, many cards feature artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]] (as his Pokémon character images are used widely in other media and are readily available) plus background images edited with filter effects from various sources.
* In Japan, the set was available only through the Pokémon Card Game website, in a similar fashion to the distribution of the {{TCG|Pokémon Web}} expansion. Released under the name of '''World Champions Pack''', it was intended for Japanese players only so they would not be at a disadvantage at the {{TCG|2007 World Championships}}.
* The English release featured two {{TCG|Theme deck}}s, {{TCG|Dark Blast}} and {{TCG|Mind Game}}.
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==Sunday February 26, 2012: Speed==
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===The {{wp|Daytona 500}} is all about Speed!===
* The '''Speed''' stat determines how quickly a Pokémon can act in battle. Pokémon with higher speed will make a move before ones with lower speed under normal conditions. 
* Moves with an increased [[priority]] will go first in battle, regardless of a Pokémon's speed stat.
* {{p|Deoxys}} in its Speed Forme currently holds the honor of having the highest Speed among all Pokémon with 180. {{p|Ninjask}} currently has the highest Speed of all non-legendary Pokémon with 160.
* {{p|Shuckle}} and {{p|Munchlax}} are tied as the slowest Pokémon, each with a base speed of only 5.
* There are 11 moves that can increase a Pokémon's speed in battle, and nine abilities. However, there are 14 moves, and two abilities that can lower it.
** Notably, {{a|Speed Boost}} increases a Pokémon's speed one stage every turn.
** Conversely, {{a|Slow Start}} halves a Pokémon's speed for five turns and {{a|Stall}} forces Pokémon to go last regardless of speed.
* [[Vitamin#Carbos|Carbos]] or [[Wing#Swift_Wing|Swift Wing]] can be used to permanently raise a Pokémon's speed stat.
* Speed is also a [[performance]] stat used for the [[Pokéathlon]]. 
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==Monday February 27, 2012: Anniversary of Pokémon ==
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===Anniversary edition: Welcome to the World of Pokémon===
* On February 27, 1996, [[Game Freak]] revealed their newest games, {{v2|Red and Green|s}}.
* The project took six years to make, and nearly drove the company into bankruptcy. Five employees left the company due to the lack of funding, and [[Satoshi Tajiri]] worked most nights unpaid. 
* Before [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] pitched in to help, the series was originally called [[Capsule Monsters]].  
* The games exploded in Japan's market, and later spawned a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]], and various [[Pokémon manga|manga series]] until later getting its very own [[Pokémon anime|cartoon series]].
* The series has since expanded to five generations of games, 15 seasons of the anime, hundreds of volumes of manga, and thousands of trading cards all across the world.
* In celebration of the anniversary, all [[Generation I]] Pokémon species articles will feature their artwork from Red and Green Versions.
<center>[[History of Pokémon|Read more...]]</center>

<center>'''<big><big>Happy 16th Anniversary to Pokémon!</big></big>'''</center>
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==Tuesday February 28, 2012: Who's that Pokémon? (Brutella)==
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===Who's That Pokémon?!===
* I'm bipedal.
* I'm definitely a female.
* I'm mostly pink, with some white and red around.
* I'm not as kind-hearted as you'd think I am.
* I'm an ''old hag''.
<center>[[Brutella|Give up?]]</center>
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==Wednesday February 29, 2012: Pokémon Stadium==
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===Pokémon battle: Pokémon Stadium===
* '''Pokémon Stadium''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンスタジアム２''' ''Pokémon Stadium 2'') is a Pokémon game for the [[Nintendo 64]].
* On this day in 2000, this game was released in North America.
* This game is the first Pokémon Stadium game released outside of Japan; in Japan, this game was a sequel to {{jap|Pokémon Stadium|a game whose name matched this game's English name}}.
* By registering all 151 Pokémon in the [[Hall of Fame]], the player can obtain a {{p|Psyduck}} with {{m|Amnesia}}.
* In non-Japanese versions only, the player can obtain a {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu}} by completing the Master Ball division of the Round 2 [[Prime Cup]] using only Pokémon selected directly from the Game Pak, not saving the game during the challenge, and using a Pikachu in the final battle.
* This game fixes many glitches related to moves in the handheld Generation I games.
* Using the [[GB Tower]] option, main series Pokémon [[Game Boy]] games can be played on the TV screen.
* The game has three major modes: Free battle, [[Stadium Mode]], and [[Gym Leader Castle]]. Completing the latter two unlocks a battle with {{p|Mewtwo}}. Defeating this Mewtwo then unlocks "Round 2", where the player can complete the entire game again against the same opponents with different [[party|parties]].

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