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* A new escape item has been introduced in every odd-numbered generation.
* A new escape item has been introduced in every odd-numbered generation.
* In [[Generation III]], the Poké Doll, which resembles a {{p|Clefairy|Pokémon native to Kanto and Johto}}, is unavailable in [[Hoenn]], and is is instead replaced by the Fluffy Tail, which resembles the tail of a {{p|Skitty|Pokémon native to Hoenn}}; the Fluffy Tail is likewise only available in Hoenn, and is again replaced by the Poké Doll in Generation IV.
* In [[Generation III]], the Poké Doll, which resembles a {{p|Clefairy|Pokémon native to Kanto and Johto}}, is unavailable in [[Hoenn]], and is is instead replaced by the Fluffy Tail, which resembles the tail of a {{p|Skitty|Pokémon native to Hoenn}}; the Fluffy Tail is likewise only available in Hoenn, and is again replaced by the Poké Doll in Generation IV.
** Similarly, both are replaced in the [[Unova]] region by the Poké Toy, which resembles the tail of a Pokémon {{p|Minccino|native to Unova}}. Furthermore, the Japanese name does not mention its name as opposed to the previous two escape items. However, as before, the previous two items are still available in [[Unova]].
** Similarly, both are replaced in the [[Unova]] region by the Poké Toy, which resembles the tail of a Pokémon {{p|Minccino|native to Unova}}. Furthermore, the Japanese name does not mention its name as opposed to the previous two escape items. However, as before, the previous two items are still available in [[Unova]], however not as easily obtainable (they are much more expensive and only obtainable in the [[Black Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon Black).





Revision as of 02:26, 28 April 2011

Poké Doll redirects here. For the decorations, see Pokémon doll. For the plush toy line, see Poké Doll (plush).

An escape item is an item that can be used to distract a wild Pokémon, allowing the player to escape instantly regardless of any factors that would otherwise prevent escape. The items all resemble Pokémon native to the region the items are available in: a Clefairy, a Skitty's tail, and a Minccino's tail.

Escape items

Trivia

  • A new escape item has been introduced in every odd-numbered generation.
  • In Generation III, the Poké Doll, which resembles a Pokémon native to Kanto and Johto, is unavailable in Hoenn, and is is instead replaced by the Fluffy Tail, which resembles the tail of a Pokémon native to Hoenn; the Fluffy Tail is likewise only available in Hoenn, and is again replaced by the Poké Doll in Generation IV.
    • Similarly, both are replaced in the Unova region by the Poké Toy, which resembles the tail of a Pokémon native to Unova. Furthermore, the Japanese name does not mention its name as opposed to the previous two escape items. However, as before, the previous two items are still available in Unova, however not as easily obtainable (they are much more expensive and only obtainable in the Black Forest, which is exclusive to Pokémon Black).


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