List of cross-canon references
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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
To anime
- Pokémon Yellow is a direct tribute to the anime.
- The Jigglypuff with a marker appears in Pokémon Snap.
- Pokémon Channel uses the anime voices of Pokémon, including Maddie Blaustein's Meowth. It also features an episode exclusive to the game: Pichu Bros. in Party Panic
- In the Japanese versions of Diamond and Pearl, one of the default names for Pearl is Shigeru. In the English versions, one of the default names for Lucas is Ash.
- Riley appears to be based off Sir Aaron, a character that appeard in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Riley has a Lucario, a Pokémon Aaron also had.
To TCG
- Pokémon Card GB and Pokémon Card GB 2 are directly based off the TCG.
- The Shadow Pokémon (known as Dark Pokémon in Japanese) are similar to the Dark Pokémon from the TCG, including the fact that most Shadow Pokémon are evolved forms.
Anime references
To games
- All anime canon is based off the world and events of the main game series.
- Todd, the protagonist in Pokémon Snap, has accompanied Ash for two short periods of time.
- The special Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate! is based directly off Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.
- Green Guardian, Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! and Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea are based on Pokémon Ranger, with Solana playing a large role in the two episodes and making a cameo in the movie.
To manga
- The episode Lights, Camerupt, Action shows a clip of a movie based off the Pocket Monsters manga.
To TCG
- James, known for his collecting habits, identifies Pokémon using cards instead of a Pokédex.
- Lawrence III has an Ancient Mew card.
Manga references
Pokémon Special references
To games
- This series is based off the world and events of the main game series.
- Pokémon Pinball appears in the Goldenrod Game Corner.
- Surfing and Flying Pikachu appear, both of which are derived from Pokémon Yellow.
To TCG
- Sabrina's Kadabra disguises itself as Professor Oak and looks like Imposter Professor Oak.
- The Pokémon Trading Card Game appears in the Goldenrod Game Corner.
Electric Tale of Pikachu references
To games
- This series is derived from the anime, which is in turn based off the world and events of the main game series.
To anime
- This series is derived directly from the anime.
Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure references
To other manga
- Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ is written by the same author and set in the same world.
Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ references
To other manga
- Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure is written by the same author and set in the same world.
Pocket Monsters references
To games
- This series is based off the world and events of the main game series.
Mezase!! 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.
To anime
- Several anime characters, such as Jessie and James, appear on different cards, particularly trainer cards.
TFG references
To games
- All trainer figures are based directly off game characters.
To TCG
- This game uses the same rarities as the TCG.
- This game has trainer cards like those in the TCG, though their incorporation and usage is different.
