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'''Levels''' are used in all of the [[Pokémon games|Pokémon RPGs]] as a measurement of how strong a [[Pokémon]] currently is. It is determined by how much [[experience]] that Pokémon has. A Pokémon's level will range from 1 to 100. When a Pokémon gains a level, its stats increase by a small amount. It may also learn a new [[move]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. | '''Levels''' are used in all of the [[Pokémon games|Pokémon RPGs]] as a measurement of how strong a [[Pokémon]] currently is. It is determined by how much [[experience]] that Pokémon has. A Pokémon's level will range from 1 to 100. When a Pokémon gains a level, its stats increase by a small amount. It may also learn a new [[move]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. | ||
A Pokémon's level will also affect its [[happiness]], raising it slightly when the Pokémon levels up. This means that a {{p|Pichu}} trained in battle will eventually evolve into a {{p|Pikachu}}, with its happiness going up slightly each level. | A Pokémon's level will also affect its [[happiness]], raising it slightly when the Pokémon levels up. This means that a {{p|Pichu}} trained in battle will eventually evolve into a {{p|Pikachu}}, with its happiness going up slightly each level. Using Rare Candies will also raise happiness, though for a long time people thought it did not, due to a Pokémon's happiness also being raised by the large amount of walking that a player must do in long grass to encounter wild Pokémon or recharge such items as the [[Vs. Seeker]]. | ||
Also, when a Pokémon has reached level 100 it cannot continue gaining [[Effort values|Effort Points]] in [[Generation]]s [[Generation III|III]] and [[Generation IV|IV]]. In Generations [[Generation I|I]] and [[Generation II|II]], however, the player can use the [[box trick]]. | Also, when a Pokémon has reached level 100 it cannot continue gaining [[Effort values|Effort Points]] in [[Generation]]s [[Generation III|III]] and [[Generation IV|IV]]. In Generations [[Generation I|I]] and [[Generation II|II]], however, the player can use the [[box trick]]. | ||
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By doing the [[Missingno.]] trick or using other cheats, a [[Pokémon]] can temporarily acquire a level higher than 100. However, whenever this [[Pokémon]] gains any amount of [[experience]], its level will revert to 100. | By doing the [[Missingno.]] trick or using other cheats, a [[Pokémon]] can temporarily acquire a level higher than 100. However, whenever this [[Pokémon]] gains any amount of [[experience]], its level will revert to 100. | ||
==In the | ==In the anime== | ||
Students at the [[Pokémon Tech|Academy]] featured in [[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]] have referred to levels, | Students at the [[Pokémon Tech|Academy]] featured in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'' have referred to levels, {{ka|Joe|one of them}} quoting the levels at which {{p|Pidgey}} and the rest of its family [[evolve]] and learn certain [[move]]s. Despite this, levels are more often ignored in the anime. Various references have been to "power levels" but this seems to be more of a general term, rather than the levels used in the games. A classic example of this is [[Ash's Pikachu]]. After appearing in more than 500 episodes in a row, Pikachu would logically be level 100, however, Pikachu is still often beaten by other Pokémon. One effect of this is that Pokémon in the anime learn moves that would normally be hard to get. For example, in its debut episode, [[Dawn's Piplup]] used [[Bide]], a move Piplup normally doesn't learn until level 18, when all [[starter Pokémon]] are obtained at level 5. Therefore, level up moves can generally be learned at any time in the anime. | ||
However, in the two [[Mystery Dungeon]] specials, levels are mentioned, but not explained. This may mean that Pokémon themselves understand the concept of levels in the anime but humans do not. | However, in the two [[Mystery Dungeon]] specials, levels are mentioned, but not explained. This may mean that Pokémon themselves understand the concept of levels in the anime but humans do not. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Before [[Generation IV]], it was impossible to get a Pokémon at Level 1 without the aid of a glitch or cheating device. | *Before [[Generation IV]], it was impossible to get a Pokémon at Level 1 without the aid of a glitch or cheating device. Ironically, in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], it was therefore possible to get a {{p|Pikachu}} at a lower level than it was possible to get a {{p|Pichu}} at. | ||
*Sometimes, in the [[main series]] games, a Pokémon can be encountered that is a lower level than it can be obtained by evolving its previous form. Famously, this has happened with wild {{p|Electabuzz}} in [[Generation II]] and {{p|Pidgeotto}} in {{game|Yellow}}, and most notably, with many Pokémon in [[Generation IV]] when using the [[Poké Radar]]. | |||
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Revision as of 21:53, 29 June 2008
Levels are used in all of the Pokémon RPGs as a measurement of how strong a Pokémon currently is. It is determined by how much experience that Pokémon has. A Pokémon's level will range from 1 to 100. When a Pokémon gains a level, its stats increase by a small amount. It may also learn a new move or evolve.
A Pokémon's level will also affect its happiness, raising it slightly when the Pokémon levels up. This means that a Pichu trained in battle will eventually evolve into a Pikachu, with its happiness going up slightly each level. Using Rare Candies will also raise happiness, though for a long time people thought it did not, due to a Pokémon's happiness also being raised by the large amount of walking that a player must do in long grass to encounter wild Pokémon or recharge such items as the Vs. Seeker.
Also, when a Pokémon has reached level 100 it cannot continue gaining Effort Points in Generations III and IV. In Generations I and II, however, the player can use the box trick.
By doing the Missingno. trick or using other cheats, a Pokémon can temporarily acquire a level higher than 100. However, whenever this Pokémon gains any amount of experience, its level will revert to 100.
In the anime
Students at the Academy featured in The School of Hard Knocks have referred to levels, one of them quoting the levels at which Pidgey and the rest of its family evolve and learn certain moves. Despite this, levels are more often ignored in the anime. Various references have been to "power levels" but this seems to be more of a general term, rather than the levels used in the games. A classic example of this is Ash's Pikachu. After appearing in more than 500 episodes in a row, Pikachu would logically be level 100, however, Pikachu is still often beaten by other Pokémon. One effect of this is that Pokémon in the anime learn moves that would normally be hard to get. For example, in its debut episode, Dawn's Piplup used Bide, a move Piplup normally doesn't learn until level 18, when all starter Pokémon are obtained at level 5. Therefore, level up moves can generally be learned at any time in the anime.
However, in the two Mystery Dungeon specials, levels are mentioned, but not explained. This may mean that Pokémon themselves understand the concept of levels in the anime but humans do not.
Trivia
- Before Generation IV, it was impossible to get a Pokémon at Level 1 without the aid of a glitch or cheating device. Ironically, in Generation II and Generation III, it was therefore possible to get a Pikachu at a lower level than it was possible to get a Pichu at.
- Sometimes, in the main series games, a Pokémon can be encountered that is a lower level than it can be obtained by evolving its previous form. Famously, this has happened with wild Electabuzz in Generation II and Pidgeotto in Pokémon Yellow, and most notably, with many Pokémon in Generation IV when using the Poké Radar.
