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[[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|thumb|250px|Pokémon Journal artwork from [[Generation I]] by [[Ken Sugimori]]]] | |||
[[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|thumb|250px|Pokémon Journal artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]]] | '''Pokémon magazines''' are printed publications in the [[Pokémon world]] that feature a variety of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}-related content. There are many different magazines that suit different tastes; some of them are published to a broader audience, while others target a specific demographic. | ||
'''Pokémon magazines''' are publications | |||
Pokémon magazines have appeared in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and {{pkmn|manga}}. Several characters have demonstrated an interest in magazines, such as [[Mr. Pokémon]], who has a large collection of foreign magazines, and {{an|Dawn}}, who is often shown reading [[#Poké Chic|Poké Chic]]'s latest issues. In addition, [[Alexa]] works at a publishing house based in [[Lumiose City]]. | |||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
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===Pokémon Journal=== | ===Pokémon Journal=== | ||
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A magazine published in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. It can be found in [[Pokémon Center]]s and some homes. It is also shown in some [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] homes. | * '''Adorable Pokémon''': A magazine published in [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], and [[Hoenn]]. It can be found in [[Pokémon Center]]s and some homes. | ||
* '''Pokémon Fan''': [[Mr. Fuji]] subscribes to this magazine. It runs contests and has a Monthly Grand Prize Drawing. It may be affiliated with the [[Pokémon Fan Club]]. | |||
* '''Pokémon Graph''': A magazine presumably published in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. It can be found in some [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] homes. | |||
[[ | * '''Pokémon Handbook''': A magazine published in [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], and [[Hoenn]]. It can be found in [[Pokémon Center]]s and some homes. It is also shown in some [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] homes. | ||
* '''Pokémon Insider''': A magazine owned by [[Mr. Fuji]]. | |||
* '''Pokémon Pal''': A magazine published in [[Sinnoh]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Unova]]. It can be found in [[Pokémon Center]]s and some homes. It is also shown in some [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] homes. | |||
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'''Coordinator Monthly''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコーディネーターマガジン''' ''Pokémon Coordinator Magazine'') is a monthly magazine published in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] that caters to [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s. It made an appearance in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''. | '''Coordinator Monthly''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコーディネーターマガジン''' ''Pokémon Coordinator Magazine'') is a monthly magazine published in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] that caters to [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s. It made an appearance in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''. | ||
After seeing a picture of [[Dr. Abby]] with her {{p|Skitty}}, | After seeing a picture of [[Dr. Abby]] holding the [[Ribbon Cup]] with her {{p|Skitty}}, [[nickname]]d Johnny, {{an|May}} remembered reading an article about her in the magazine. She showed {{ashfr|the group}} an issue which had a feature on legendary Coordinators, detailing how Abby was once a contestant in the [[Grand Festival]] who entered as a total unknown and against all odds rose up to beat the favorite and become a [[Top Coordinator]]. The article also revealed that Abby obtained a perfect score in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] and performed well in the [[Contest Battle]]s, but retired after winning. Furthermore, it said that Abby was living [[Foothill Town|somewhere near]] [[Verdanturf Town]]. | ||
Coordinator Monthly seems to cover a wide range of topics related to [[Pokémon Contest]]s, which includes publishing biographies of famous Coordinators and information on their Pokémon. | Coordinator Monthly seems to cover a wide range of topics related to [[Pokémon Contest]]s, which includes publishing biographies of famous Coordinators and information on their Pokémon. | ||
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===Pokémon Friend=== | ===Pokémon Friend=== | ||
[[File:Pokemon Friend magazine.png|thumb|190px|An issue of Pokémon Friend]] | [[File:Pokemon Friend magazine.png|thumb|190px|An issue of Pokémon Friend]] | ||
One of {{an|Brock}}'s favorite magazines | One of {{an|Brock}}'s favorite magazines. [[Delia Ketchum]] was once a cover model for this magazine. | ||
One issue had a {{p|Butterfree}} on the cover and it contained an article about [[Stone Town]] and [[Evolution stone]]s, seen in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]''. | |||
[[Max]] showed off several collectible [[Photography|photographs]] of {{an|Professor Oak}} that he received from some issues of Pokémon Friend magazine in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack]]''. | |||
===Pokémon Monthly=== | ===Pokémon Monthly=== | ||
In ''[[ | In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', [[Masae]] told [[Professor Oak]] that a new edition of Pokémon Monthly magazine had been released, but he was too preoccupied to buy a copy because a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, a {{p|Charmander}}, and a {{p|Squirtle}} had escaped from his laboratory. | ||
===Pokémon Researchers Monthly=== | ===Pokémon Researchers Monthly=== | ||
'''Pokémon Researchers Monthly''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン研究者月刊''' ''Pokémon Researcher Monthly'') is a monthly magazine published in the [[Kanto]] [[region]] and the [[Orange Archipelago]] that caters to {{pkmn|Professor|Pokémon Researchers}}. It was mentioned in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. | '''Pokémon Researchers Monthly''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン研究者月刊''' ''Pokémon Researcher Monthly'') is a monthly magazine published in the [[Kanto]] [[region]] and the [[Orange Archipelago]] that caters to {{pkmn|Professor|Pokémon Researchers}}. It was mentioned in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. | ||
{{an|Professor Oak}} and [[Professor Ivy]] have had their articles published in the magazine. During a videophone call, Oak revealed he had recently read Ivy's preliminary report on "Pokémon [[Regional | {{an|Professor Oak}} and [[Professor Ivy]] have had their articles published in the magazine. During a videophone call, Oak revealed he had recently read Ivy's preliminary report on "Pokémon [[Regional form|adaptive variation]] as a function of regional distribution." He complimented the work of his colleague by saying it was quite persuasive. Hearing that, Ivy mentioned she had read the article on "challenges facing anthro-Pokémon global cohabitation" written by Professor Oak, which she found fascinating. | ||
===Pokémon Time Magazine=== | |||
{{Todd}} showed Ash and {{ashfr}} an edition of Pokémon Time Magazine, which featured his [[Photography|photograph]] of {{p|Aerodactyl}} in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''. The article helped launch Todd's photography career. | |||
The magazine's name appears to be a reference to ''{{wp|Time (magazine)|Time}}'', a popular magazine in the United States. | |||
===Team Rocket Gazette=== | ===Team Rocket Gazette=== | ||
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===Unnamed magazines=== | ===Unnamed magazines=== | ||
Several unnamed magazines are seen in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', during [[Karl]]'s narration of [[Grings Kodai]]'s career and reputation. | Several unnamed magazines are seen in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', during [[Karl]]'s narration of [[Grings Kodai]]'s career and reputation. | ||
==In the manga== | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | |||
[[File:Rock-type Magazine Adventures.png|thumb|190px|An issue of Monthly Rock-type Magazine]] | |||
'''Monthly Rock-type Magazine''' (Japanese: '''月刊いわ TYPE MAGAZINE''' ''Monthly Rock-type Magazine'') is a magazine dedicated to {{type|Rock}} Pokémon and Rock-type specialists. It first appeared in ''[[PAXY12|Fast-Thinking Froakie]]''. [[Clemont]] received an issue of the magazine after telling [[Grant]] that he had never heard of the famous {{p|Rhyhorn}} racer {{kal|Grace}}. The issue he was given contained an article about Grace as well as her daughter {{adv|Y}}. | |||
A similar magazine dedicated to {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and Electric-type specialists appeared in [[PSs2]]. This issue detailed the discovery of the ultimate Electric-type move, {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Due to a speech bubble covering the panel this magazine appeared on, only the words (Japanese: '''でんきタ''') were visible, leaving the magazine's full name unknown. | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Electric-type Magazine Adventures.png|An Electric-type magazine | |||
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==In other languages== | |||
''Pokémon Friend'' | |||
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|pl=Przyjaciel Pokémonów | |||
|pt_br=Amigo Pokémon | |||
|es_eu=Amigo Pokémon | |||
|sv=Pokémon vänner | |||
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''Pokémon Researchers Monthly'' | |||
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''National Pokégraphic'' | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]] | * [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon world media]] | [[Category:Pokémon world media]] | ||
[[it:Riviste nel mondo dei Pokémon]] | |||
Revision as of 13:01, 22 November 2020
Pokémon magazines are printed publications in the Pokémon world that feature a variety of Pokémon-related content. There are many different magazines that suit different tastes; some of them are published to a broader audience, while others target a specific demographic.
Pokémon magazines have appeared in the games, anime, and manga. Several characters have demonstrated an interest in magazines, such as Mr. Pokémon, who has a large collection of foreign magazines, and Dawn, who is often shown reading Poké Chic's latest issues. In addition, Alexa works at a publishing house based in Lumiose City.
In the games
Aha! Pokémon Journal
Aha! Pokémon Journal (Japanese: しってなるほどポケモンジャーナル Now I get it! Pokémon Journal) focuses on basic advice and highlight certain gameplay mechanics to help the player and can be found on the bookshelves at the back of every Pokémon Center in Hoenn in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
| Location | Text |
|---|---|
| Oldale Town | In battle, place the cursor over a move and press the L and A Buttons to read info about the move. |
| Petalburg City | Select and drag the move buttons on the status screen to swap the positions of the moves. |
| Rustboro City | To check the locations of Trainers looking for a rematch, Secret Bases you've found, or Berries ready to harvest, use your AreaNav! Select the icons you want to check, and blinking icons will point the way. |
| Dewford Town | Time for a poem! "When to your BuzzNav you give a touch, you can fast-forward, but don't use it too much!" Don't forget to check out the show, everybody! |
| Slateport City | If a Pokémon with the Super Luck Ability holds a Scope Lens, its critical-hit ratio will be further boosted. |
| Mauville City | Is organizing Boxes overwhelming? Then press START! Every time you press the button, you can switch the modes for selecting Pokémon. |
| Verdanturf Town | If you want to know your communication status, check the upper-right corner of your PokéNav Plus! If you have opened the PSS screen once, the icon you see there indicates the current communication status. |
| Fallarbor Town | Do you know the Pokémon move called Sweet Scent? If you use it in tall grass, Pokémon come out in a horde! |
| Lavaridge Town | Use a Fire-type move on a frozen Pokémon, and you can melt the ice. |
| Fortree City | Touch the place you want to fly to on the AreaNav. You can instantly use Fly! |
| Lilycove City | Just like Poison-type Pokémon being immune to poison, Ghost-type Pokémon can flee regardless of Mean Look and Shadow Tag. |
| Mossdeep City | The effects of Secret Power and Nature Power depend on the location. Misty Terrain and Grassy Terrain also change their effects. |
| Sootopolis City | During sandstorms or hail, wild Pokémon protect themselves by going underground with Dig or diving deep into the sea with Dive. |
| Pacifidlog Town | Even when riding on a Pokémon using the HM move Surf, unbelievably, you can still fish! Let's all enjoy our elegant fishing lifestyles with our Pokémon! |
| Ever Grande City | If you use Trick Room after Trick Room is used, the Pokémon with the higher Speed stat can attack first again. |
| Battle Resort | If Pokémon with the same Speed move at the same time, nobody can tell which Pokémon will move first. |
Pokémon Journal
The Pokémon Journal (Japanese: ポケモンジャーナル Pokémon Journal) is a magazine that appeared exclusively in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. It is a gossip magazine with articles that serve as a source for Fame Checker entries.
Most Pokémon Journal articles are found in the bookshelf in the back of a Pokémon Center, though they can be found in other buildings like the Pokémon academy in Viridian City and Celadon Condominiums. Entries that mention Gym Leaders or Elite Four members do not appear until after the player has defeated everyone mentioned in them, and the entry on Mr. Fuji in the Cinnabar Island Pokémon Center does not appear until after entering the Hall of Fame. Although Pokémon Journals can be found in the Sevii Islands, the newest copy is missing from Four Island according to a Gentleman.
| Subject | Location | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Oak and Daisy Oak | Viridian City School | Prof. Oak reportedly lives with his grandchildren, Daisy and <Rival>. |
| Daisy Oak | Four Island Pokémon Center | The Spring Pokémon Contest's Grand Champion is Daisy Oak of Pallet Town! |
| Mr. Fuji | Cinnabar Island Pokémon Center | Editor: The shy Mr. Fuji turned down our interview requests. He is a kindly man who is adored and respected in Lavender Town. |
| Brock | Pewter Museum of Science (Back Room) | Brock rarely laughs, but is said to be unable to stop if he starts. |
| Misty | Cerulean City Pokémon Center | Misty is said to worship Lorelei of the Elite Four. |
| Lt. Surge | Vermilion City Pokémon Center | Lt. Surge is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America. He used the electricity generated by Pokémon to power his plane. |
| Erika | Celadon Mansion | Rumor has it that if you peek into Celadon Gym, you can often see Erika snoozing. |
| Koga | Warden Slowpoke's House | Koga is said to have a thorough knowledge of medicine. He even concocts medicine to nurse his Pokémon to health. |
| Sabrina | Saffron City Pokémon Center | People say that Sabrina can communicate with her Pokémon during battle without speaking. |
| Blaine | Resort Gorgeous | Blaine is said only to remove his shades when he is thinking up new riddles. |
| Lorelei | Five Island Pokémon Center | Known for her logical, calculated, and cool battling style, Lorelei has a surprising secret! |
| Bruno | Pokémon Trainer Fan Club | Bruno apparently joined the Elite Four out of his burning ambition to battle the best Trainers. |
| Agatha | Seven Island Pokémon Center | In her youth, Agatha and Prof. Oak were rivals. |
| Lance | Indigo Plateau | Lance's grandfather is thought to be the elder of a famous clan of dragon masters. |
Other magazines
- Adorable Pokémon: A magazine published in Sinnoh, Unova, and Hoenn. It can be found in Pokémon Centers and some homes.
- Pokémon Fan: Mr. Fuji subscribes to this magazine. It runs contests and has a Monthly Grand Prize Drawing. It may be affiliated with the Pokémon Fan Club.
- Pokémon Graph: A magazine presumably published in Kanto and Johto. It can be found in some Kanto and Johto homes.
- Pokémon Handbook: A magazine published in Sinnoh, Unova, and Hoenn. It can be found in Pokémon Centers and some homes. It is also shown in some Kanto and Johto homes.
- Pokémon Insider: A magazine owned by Mr. Fuji.
- Pokémon Pal: A magazine published in Sinnoh, Hoenn, and Unova. It can be found in Pokémon Centers and some homes. It is also shown in some Kanto and Johto homes.
In the anime
Coordinator Monthly
Coordinator Monthly (Japanese: ポケモンコーディネーターマガジン Pokémon Coordinator Magazine) is a monthly magazine published in the Hoenn region that caters to Pokémon Coordinators. It made an appearance in Delcatty Got Your Tongue.
After seeing a picture of Dr. Abby holding the Ribbon Cup with her Skitty, nicknamed Johnny, May remembered reading an article about her in the magazine. She showed the group an issue which had a feature on legendary Coordinators, detailing how Abby was once a contestant in the Grand Festival who entered as a total unknown and against all odds rose up to beat the favorite and become a Top Coordinator. The article also revealed that Abby obtained a perfect score in the Appeals Round and performed well in the Contest Battles, but retired after winning. Furthermore, it said that Abby was living somewhere near Verdanturf Town.
Coordinator Monthly seems to cover a wide range of topics related to Pokémon Contests, which includes publishing biographies of famous Coordinators and information on their Pokémon.
National Pokégraphic
National Pokégraphic (Japanese: ナショナル ポケグラフィック National Pokégraphic) is a magazine published in the Johto region that caters to Pokémon Professors. It was mentioned by Professor Elm in Don't Touch That 'dile when he was talking to Professor Oak over the videophone. It is known that one issue had an article in which Elm answered some of the questions that were made to Oak during a meeting of the Pokémon Symposium.
Its name comes from National Geographic, a science magazine which covers a range of topics related to geography, history, and culture from around the globe.
Poké Chic
Poké Chic (Japanese: ポケキャン PokéCan) is a fashion magazine published in the Sinnoh region that caters to Pokémon Stylists. It focuses on fashion trends, featuring outfits and accessories for Pokémon. Hermione serves as the editor-in-chief for the publication.
It first appeared in The Bells Are Singing!, where Dawn was seen reading it along with her Buneary. In Arriving in Style!, it was announced that the winner of the Hearthome Collection, a fashion show open to the general public, would get the chance to work on a photo shoot for the magazine.
It was seen again in Battling The Generation Gap!, when Dawn showed Ash an issue featuring the renowned Poké Stylist Lila and her Delcatty. In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, when Officer Jenny told Ash and his friends that Aaron from the Sinnoh Elite Four was conducting a public training session, Dawn mentioned that one of Poké Chic's issues featured Aaron on the cover and had an article about his training session. She later asked him to sign an autograph on her copy of the magazine.
It made another appearance in Memories are Made of Bliss!, when Johanna handed Dawn an issue with Paris and her Lopunny on the cover, telling Dawn that Buneary had been offered the chance to become a Pokémon model for Poké Chic.
Poké Chic's Japanese name, PokéCan, comes from AneCan, a monthly magazine published in Japan by Shogakukan which offers information on fashion and related topics for women.
Pokémon Friend
One of Brock's favorite magazines. Delia Ketchum was once a cover model for this magazine.
One issue had a Butterfree on the cover and it contained an article about Stone Town and Evolution stones, seen in The Battling Eevee Brothers.
Max showed off several collectible photographs of Professor Oak that he received from some issues of Pokémon Friend magazine in A Six Pack Attack.
Pokémon Monthly
In Journey to the Starting Line!, Masae told Professor Oak that a new edition of Pokémon Monthly magazine had been released, but he was too preoccupied to buy a copy because a Bulbasaur, a Charmander, and a Squirtle had escaped from his laboratory.
Pokémon Researchers Monthly
Pokémon Researchers Monthly (Japanese: ポケモン研究者月刊 Pokémon Researcher Monthly) is a monthly magazine published in the Kanto region and the Orange Archipelago that caters to Pokémon Researchers. It was mentioned in Poké Ball Peril.
Professor Oak and Professor Ivy have had their articles published in the magazine. During a videophone call, Oak revealed he had recently read Ivy's preliminary report on "Pokémon adaptive variation as a function of regional distribution." He complimented the work of his colleague by saying it was quite persuasive. Hearing that, Ivy mentioned she had read the article on "challenges facing anthro-Pokémon global cohabitation" written by Professor Oak, which she found fascinating.
Pokémon Time Magazine
Todd showed Ash and his friends an edition of Pokémon Time Magazine, which featured his photograph of Aerodactyl in Pokémon Paparazzi. The article helped launch Todd's photography career.
The magazine's name appears to be a reference to Time, a popular magazine in the United States.
Team Rocket Gazette
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, James read the Team Rocket Gazette to find out that the Egg May was holding was a Manaphy Egg. He also found out that The Phantom was after the Egg and that lots of money was being rewarded for it. Inside the magazine, an advertisement for Team Rocket's Meowth balloon and a picture resembling the Team Rocket trio was able to be seen.
Unnamed magazines
Several unnamed magazines are seen in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, during Karl's narration of Grings Kodai's career and reputation.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Monthly Rock-type Magazine (Japanese: 月刊いわ TYPE MAGAZINE Monthly Rock-type Magazine) is a magazine dedicated to Rock-type Pokémon and Rock-type specialists. It first appeared in Fast-Thinking Froakie. Clemont received an issue of the magazine after telling Grant that he had never heard of the famous Rhyhorn racer Grace. The issue he was given contained an article about Grace as well as her daughter Y.
A similar magazine dedicated to Electric-type Pokémon and Electric-type specialists appeared in PSs2. This issue detailed the discovery of the ultimate Electric-type move, Volt Tackle. Due to a speech bubble covering the panel this magazine appeared on, only the words (Japanese: でんきタ) were visible, leaving the magazine's full name unknown.
An Electric-type magazine
In other languages
Pokémon Friend
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National Pokégraphic
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