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** In Brawl's 25th Event match, "{{sbw|Event 25: The Aura Is With Me|The Aura Is With Me}}", the player battles as {{SSB|Lucario}} against {{wb|Ness}} and {{zw|Sheik}} on {{st|Spear Pillar}}. This is a clear reference to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} was an ancient Pokémon that had slept in hundreds of years, and [[Ash Ketchum]] himself even said "The [[aura]] is with me!" when in the [[Tree of Beginning]].
** In Brawl's 25th Event match, "{{sbw|Event 25: The Aura Is With Me|The Aura Is With Me}}", the player battles as {{SSB|Lucario}} against {{wb|Ness}} and {{zw|Sheik}} on {{st|Spear Pillar}}. This is a clear reference to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} was an ancient Pokémon that had slept in hundreds of years, and [[Ash Ketchum]] himself even said "The [[aura]] is with me!" when in the [[Tree of Beginning]].
*** In the English version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], [[Sean Schemmel]], who voiced Lucario in the movie's English dub, returns to voice Lucario.
*** In the English version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], [[Sean Schemmel]], who voiced Lucario in the movie's English dub, returns to voice Lucario.
** {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s trophy in the English version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS references the original [[Pokémon Theme]], as well as {{Ash}} and three of his conpanions; {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Iris}}.
** {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s trophy in the English version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS references the original [[Pokémon Theme]], as well as {{Ash}} and three of his companions; {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Iris}}.
** The {{p|Zapdos}} trophy in North American version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS states that children looking up at storm clouds wonder if the Pokémon from "[[M02|the second Pokémon movie]]" is there. PAL region releases simply state that it is from "the latest movie".
** The {{p|Zapdos}} trophy in North American version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS states that children looking up at storm clouds wonder if the Pokémon from "[[M02|the second Pokémon movie]]" is there. PAL region releases simply state that it is from "the latest movie".
** In all ''Super Smash Bros.'' games thus far, Mew, upon being summoned, immediately flies away in a bubble. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', Mew was seen to create bubbles with itself inside, seemingly for protection.
** In all ''Super Smash Bros.'' games thus far, Mew, upon being summoned, immediately flies away in a bubble. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', Mew was seen to create bubbles with itself inside, seemingly for protection.
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* In [[Pokémon GO]], if the player nicknames their {{p|Eevee}} after one of the [[Eevee brothers]] (excluding [[Mikey]]), it is guaranteed to evolve into that brother's respective Eeveelution. In every other case, the form Eevee evolves into in Pokémon GO is random.
* In [[Pokémon GO]], if the player nicknames their {{p|Eevee}} after one of the [[Eevee brothers]] (excluding [[Mikey]]), it is guaranteed to evolve into that brother's respective Eeveelution. In every other case, the form Eevee evolves into in Pokémon GO is random.
** Once [[Generation II]] Pokémon became fully available in the game, it also became possible to guarantee Eevee's evolution into {{p|Umbreon}} or {{p|Espeon}} by naming it after {{DL|Kimono Girl|In the anime|Tamao}} or [[Sakura]], respectively.
** Once [[Generation II]] Pokémon became fully available in the game, it also became possible to guarantee Eevee's evolution into {{p|Umbreon}} or {{p|Espeon}} by naming it after {{DL|Kimono Girl|In the anime|Tamao}} or [[Sakura]], respectively.
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]], the player receives a [[Ash's Greninja|special Greninja]] from a [[Ash Ketchum|certain Trainer]].
* In Pokémon GO, an exclusive Pikachu form, Pikachu wearing Ash's hat, was introduced for a period of three weeks in July 2017 to celebrate the anniversary of the game.
* In the [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]], the player receives a [[Ash's Greninja|special Greninja]] from a [[Ash Ketchum|certain Trainer]].
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], a new [[Event Pokémon|event-exclusive]] Pikachu form, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pikachu in a cap}}, was introduced to commemorate the anime's 20th anniversary. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, an additional form was added.
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], a blurry picture of {{AP|Pikachu}} riding on {{Ash}}'s shoulder can be seen during the final part of [[Acerola]]'s trial at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], a blurry picture of {{AP|Pikachu}} riding on {{Ash}}'s shoulder can be seen during the final part of [[Acerola]]'s trial at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.
* In [[Pokémon Duel]], before the start of [[The Volcano]]'s Stage 17, [[Luca]]'s Device, [[Another]], tells him "I'm like you, pal. I'll battle every day to claim my rightful place" and "Ya wanna be the very best, don't ya?" This is a reference to the lyrics of the [[Pokémon Theme]] song.
* In [[Pokémon Duel]], before the start of [[The Volcano]]'s Stage 17, [[Luca]]'s Device, [[Another]], tells him "I'm like you, pal. I'll battle every day to claim my rightful place" and "Ya wanna be the very best, don't ya?" This is a reference to the lyrics of the [[Pokémon Theme]] song.
* In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] Ash's outfit can be seen hanging on a coatrack in the bedroom. Pikachu also uses [[Ash's hat|the hat]] in The Piñata Party to cover his eyes.
* In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] Ash's outfit can be seen hanging on a coatrack in the bedroom. Pikachu also uses [[Ash's hat|the hat]] in The Piñata Party to cover his eyes.
* In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], at the {{ci|Malie}} Community Center, a {{tc|Punk Girl}} sells an article called "Hero Cap", which resembles [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|Sun & Moon}}.
* In {{p|Rowlet}}'s Pokémon Ultra Moon Pokédex entry, it is stated that Rowlet has been known to use its Trainer's pocket or bag as a nest, referencing [[Ash's Rowlet]]'s habit to sleep in Ash's backpack.
* In the Spanish version of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the first {{tc|Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt}} you face at [[Aether Paradise]] recites part of the [[Team Rocket mottos|original motto]] from the [[Team Rocket trio]].


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* {{Ash}}'s original clothes are almost identical to the original clothes of {{ga|Red}}, while {{Gary}}'s outfit is taken directly from {{ga|Blue}}'s; the [[Generation I]] one during the [[original series]], as well as the [[Generation III]] clothes during the {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. [[Ritchie]], in spirit of being designed to bear a resemblance to Ash, who was based on Red, also has clothes that are somewhat similar to Red's Generation I clothing.
* {{Ash}}'s original clothes are almost identical to the original clothes of {{ga|Red}}, while {{Gary}}'s outfit is taken directly from {{ga|Blue}}'s; the [[Generation I]] one during the [[original series]], as well as the [[Generation III]] clothes during the {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. [[Ritchie]], in spirit of being designed to bear a resemblance to Ash, who was based on Red, also has clothes that are somewhat similar to Red's Generation I clothing.
* The beginning of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' was based on the intro of {{2v2|Red|Green}}.
* The beginning of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' was based on the intro of {{2v2|Red|Green}}.
** Similarly, the beginning of ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' is based on the intro of {{pkmn|X and Y}}.
* [[Todd Snap]], the protagonist in [[Pokémon Snap]], has accompanied {{Ash}} for two short periods of time, though this was before the game was released.
* [[Todd Snap]], the protagonist in [[Pokémon Snap]], has accompanied {{Ash}} for two short periods of time, though this was before the game was released.
* In the episode ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Mewtwo's sprite from [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] can be seen on the wall of {{an|Giovanni}}'s office.
* In the episode ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Mewtwo's sprite from [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] can be seen on the wall of {{an|Giovanni}}'s office.
* The special ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'' is based directly on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. [[SS020|Another episode]] was produced for the game's [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|sequel]].
* The special ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'' is based directly on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. [[SS020|Another episode]] was produced for the game's [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|sequel]].
* ''[[AG155|Green Guardian]]'', ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! Parts One]] [[AG172|and Two]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One]] [[DP072|and Two]]'' are based on {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, with [[Solana]] playing a large role in the two {{series|AG}} episodes and making a cameo in the movie and DP episodes, and [[Kellyn]] playing a large role in the {{series|DP}} episodes. The plot of each is based on a mission from the games.
* ''[[AG155|Green Guardian]]'', ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! Parts One]] [[AG172|and Two]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One]] [[DP072|and Two]]'' are based on {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, with [[Solana]] playing a large role in the two {{series|Advanced Generation}} episodes and making a cameo in the movie and DP episodes, and [[Kellyn]] playing a large role in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes. The plot of each is based on a mission from the games.
* [[Brendan (game)|Brendan]], the male protagonist in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, makes cameos at the beginning of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. In the third cameo, he is shown battling [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]], the male protagonist of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* Several similarities between [[Paul]] and {{ga|Silver}} have been noted, such as Paul's positioning in his stock art being almost identical to [[Ken Sugimori]]'s original sketch of Silver. The character of [[Trip]] also bears similarities to [[Cheren]], although a direct counterpart of Cheren later appeared in the anime.
* Several similarities between [[Paul]] and {{ga|Silver}} have been noted, such as Paul's positioning in his stock art being almost identical to [[Ken Sugimori]]'s original sketch of Silver. The character of [[Trip]] also bears similarities to [[Cheren]], although a direct counterpart of Cheren later appeared in the anime.
* In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', {{MTR}} states that [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|"diamond" and "pearl"]] would be great names for games. He is scolded to wait until [[Diamond & Pearl series|next season]].
* In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', {{MTR}} states that [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|"diamond" and "pearl"]] would be great names for games. He is scolded to wait until [[Diamond & Pearl series|next season]].
* In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', when Team Rocket see what seems to be treasure, they reference every game from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} to {{2v2|Black|White}}, only missing {{v2|Emerald}} and {{v2|Crystal}}. However, James references Black and White, though only in the dub.
* In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', when Team Rocket see what seems to be treasure, they reference every game from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} to {{2v2|Black|White}}, only missing {{v2|Emerald}} and {{v2|Crystal}}. However, James references Black and White, though only in the dub.
* In the {{series|BW}}, prior to the Eastern Unova arc, no pre-Generation V Pokémon appeared in the flesh (excluding {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{MTR}}, [[Giovanni's Persian]] and [[Roxie]]'s {{p|Koffing}}). This is based on the fact that in {{2v2|Black|White}}, no Pokémon from previous generations can be caught in Unova itself until after the National Pokédex is obtained.
* In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, prior to the ''Best Wishes! Season 2'', no pre-Generation V Pokémon appeared in the flesh (excluding {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{MTR}}, [[Giovanni's Persian]] and [[Roxie]]'s {{p|Koffing}}). This is based on the fact that in {{2v2|Black|White}}, no Pokémon from previous generations can be caught in Unova itself until after the National Pokédex is obtained. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, as well as ''Best Wishes! Season 2'', this is no longer the case.
* In ''[[BW101|Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!]]'', Drayden says that he wants Iris to become the next Opelucid Gym Leader, referencing her role in [[Pokémon White]].
* In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', a {{tc|Hiker}} photobombs Ash and {{ashfr|company}}'s picture, a reference to the [[Wela Volcano Park]] [[island challenge|trial]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.


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* The episode ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' shows a clip of a movie based on the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga.
* The episode ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' shows a clip of a movie based on the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga. The title, "The Gluttonous Visitor, Clefairy", is a parody of the title of the [[M07|seventh movie]] "The Sky-Splitting Visitor, Deoxys".
* In the episode ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over]]'', [[Wallace]] was confirmed to be a {{pkmn|Contest}} master, a title achieved by him in the latter part of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* In the episode ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over]]'', [[Wallace]] was confirmed to be a {{pkmn|Contest}} master, a title achieved by him in the latter part of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]].



Revision as of 22:20, 18 January 2018

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The Pokémon series is noted for having multiple, distinctly different canons. They often will make references to one another.

List of references

Game references

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Anime references

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Original sketch of Silver

To manga

To TCG

Manga references

Pokémon Adventures references

To games
To anime
  • Red's French (Sacha), German (Ash), Korean (지우 Jiu) and Chinese (小智 Xiǎo Zhì) names are the same as Ash Ketchum's names in the same languages.
  • Misty's crush on Red is similar to the one the anime's version of the character has been suspected to have on Ash.
  • Red's Pikachu also acts in a similar fashion to Ash's Pikachu from the anime.
  • Armored Mewtwo appears in the fifth chapter. However, the armor (called "M2 Bind" in this canon) was designed in order to restrain Mewtwo, rather than concentrate its power, though it could be argued that Giovanni's statement to Mewtwo was a lie.
  • The Team Rocket airship, which was also seen in the fifth chapter, greatly resembles the airship used by Giovanni in Mewtwo Returns.
  • Latias has a human form who looks a lot like the one from the fifth movie.
  • Latios and Latias have the ability of sharing their visions with one another and anyone near them, similar to the "Sight Sharing" power that Latios and Latias had in the fifth movie.
  • A Jirachi is used to summon a fake Groudon in the sixth movie, while a Jirachi is used to summon a fake Kyogre in the Emerald arc.
  • Deoxys has an ability to duplicate itself, much like in the seventh movie. The duplicates look like those from anime.
  • Johanna appears in a Pokémon Super Contest video where she has a Glameow.
To TCG

The Electric Tale of Pikachu references

To games
  • Gary's sister's existence (in the anime he was never revealed to have one).
  • May gives Ash a town map, much like her game counterpart does to Red.
  • TMs (which come from games and have never appeared in the anime) are shown in this manga.
To anime
  • This series is loosely based on the anime.

Pokémon Zensho references

To games
  • This manga is the most direct adaptation of Generation I games. It shows some events from games, which were omitted in other canons (e.g. Brock having a Jr. Trainer♂ as an apprentice, S.S. Anne's captain's sea sickness, the hunt for the Safari Zone Warden's dentures).
  • The main characters' names are Satoshi and Shigeru, rather than Red and Green, however it's likely that these names are directly taken from optional names of the game characters, rather than the anime.
  • When Brock's apprentice mentions the Elite Four, they appear as shadows in the same poses they had in their Generation I sprites.
To anime
  • Satoshi without his hat looks a lot like Ash.
  • Satoshi has a Pikachu, it however doesn't seem to be an intended reference, as this one wasn't Satoshi's starter and it eventually evolved.
  • The Cerulean Gym building has a picture of Dewgong on the outside wall.
  • Satoshi gets the Rainbow Badge from Erika, rather than winning it in the battle.
To other manga

Magical Pokémon Journey references

To anime
To other manga

Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ references

To other manga

Pokémon Pocket Monsters references

To games
  • This series is based on the world and events of the main game series.

Aim to Be a Card Master!! references

To TCG
  • The main goal for the manga's main character Kenta Minamii is to become a great TCG player.

TCG references

To games

  • Many locations and characters from the games appear on different cards, particularly Trainer cards.
  • Many backgrounds for Pokémon cards are closely based on game locations, especially in the BW era.

To anime

TFG references

To games

To TCG

  • This game uses the same rarities as the TCG, with the exception of extra rare figures.
  • This game has Trainer cards like those in the TCG, though their incorporation and usage is different.

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