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'''Pokémon magazines''' are publications that cater to [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeders}}, and {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s. There are many different magazines that suit different tastes. Known Pokémon magazines include:
 
==List of magazines==
===Aha! Pokémon Journal===
'''Aha! Pokémon Journal''' (Japanese: '''{{j|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 {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
 
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! Location
! Text
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oldale Town]]
| In {{pkmn|battle}}, place the cursor over a [[move]] and press the L and A Buttons to read info about the move.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Petalburg City]]
| Select and drag the move buttons on the status screen to swap the positions of the moves.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rustboro City]]
| To check the locations of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s looking for a [[rematch]], [[Secret Base]]s you've found, or {{Berries}} ready to harvest, use your {{DL|PokéNav Plus|AreaNav}}!<br>Select the icons you want to check, and blinking icons will point the way.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dewford Town]]
| Time for a poem!<br>"''When to your {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}} you give a touch, you can fast-forward, but don't use it too much!''"<br>Don't forget to check out the show, everybody!
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Slateport City]]
| If a Pokémon with the {{a|Super Luck}} [[Ability]] holds a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Scope Lens}}, its [[critical hit|critical-hit]] ratio will be further boosted.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mauville City]]
| Is organizing [[Pokémon Storage System|Boxes]] overwhelming? Then press START!<br>Every time you press the button, you can switch the modes for selecting Pokémon.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
| If you want to know your communication status, check the upper-right corner of your [[PokéNav Plus]]!<br>If you have opened the [[Player Search System|PSS]] screen once, the icon you see there indicates the current communication status.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
| Do you know the Pokémon move called {{m|Sweet Scent}}? If you use it in [[tall grass]], Pokémon come out in a [[Horde Encounter|horde]]!
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lavaridge Town]]
| Use a {{type|Fire}} move on a {{OBP|freeze|status condition|frozen}} Pokémon, and you can melt the ice.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fortree City]]
| Touch the place you want to {{m|fly}} to on the AreaNav. You can instantly use Fly!
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lilycove City]]
| Just like {{type|Poison}} Pokémon being immune to {{OBP|poison|status condition}}, {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon can flee regardless of {{m|Mean Look}} and {{a|Shadow Tag}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| The effects of {{m|Secret Power}} and {{m|Nature Power}} depend on the location. {{m|Misty Terrain}} and {{m|Grassy Terrain}} also change their effects.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sootopolis City]]
| During {{OBP|sandstorm|weather condition}}s or {{OBP|hail|weather condition}}, wild Pokémon protect themselves by going underground with {{m|Dig}} or diving deep into the sea with {{m|Dive}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]
| Even when riding on a Pokémon using the [[HM]] move {{m|Surf}}, unbelievably, you can still [[fishing|fish]]!<br>Let's all enjoy our elegant fishing lifestyles with our Pokémon!
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ever Grande City]]
| If you use {{m|Trick Room}} after Trick Room is used, the Pokémon with the higher {{DL|Stats|Speed}} [[stats|stat]] can attack first again.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Battle Resort]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | If Pokémon with the same Speed move at the same time, nobody can tell which Pokémon will [[Priority|move first]].
|}
 
===Adorable Pokémon===
A magazine published in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]] [[Pokémon Center]]s.
 
===Coordinator Monthly===
[[File:Coordinator Monthly magazine.png|thumb|190px|An issue of 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 Coordinator]]s. It made an appearance in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''.
 
After seeing a picture of [[Dr. Abby]] with her {{p|Skitty}}, Johnny, and the [[Ribbon Cup]], {{an|May}} remembered having read an article about her in the magazine. She showed {{ashfr|the group}} an issue which had a whole 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. 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.
 
===National Pokégraphic===
A magazine mentioned by [[Professor Elm]] in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''; one issue had a featured article about himself.
 
===Poké Chic===
[[File:Poké Chic magazine.png|thumb|190px|An issue of Poké Chic]]
'''Poké Chic''' (Japanese: '''ポケキャン''' ''PokéCan'') is a fashion magazine published in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] that caters to [[Pokémon Stylist]]s. It focuses on fashion trends, featuring [[Accessory|outfits and accessories]] for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Hermione]] serves as the editor-in-chief for the publication.
 
It first appeared in ''[[DP070|The Bells Are Singing!]]'', where {{an|Dawn}} was seen reading it along with her {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}. In ''[[DP086|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 ''[[DP095|Battling The Generation Gap!]]'', when Dawn showed {{Ash}} an issue featuring the renowned Poké Stylist [[Lila]] and her {{p|Delcatty}}. It made another appearance in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', when [[Johanna]] handed Dawn an issue with [[Paris]] and her {{p|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 ''{{wp|AneCan}}'', a monthly magazine published in Japan by [[Shogakukan]] which offers information on fashion and related topics for women.
 
===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 Friend===
[[File:Pokemon Friend magazine.png|thumb|220px|An issue of Pokémon Friend]]
One of {{an|Brock}}'s favorite magazines, suggesting it may cater to Pokémon Breeders. [[Delia Ketchum]] was once a cover model for this magazine.
 
One issue had a {{p|Butterfree}} on the cover and covered [[Stone Town]] and [[evolutionary stone]]s, seen in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]''.
 
===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]] and [[Hoenn]]. It can be found in [[Pokémon Center]]s. It is also shown in some [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] homes.
 
===Pokémon Insider===
A magazine owned by [[Mr. Fuji]].
 
===Pokémon Journal===
[[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|thumb|256px|Pokémon Journal artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]]]
[[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|thumb|256px|Pokémon Journal artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]]]
The '''Pokémon Journal''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンジャーナル}}''' ''Pokémon Journal'') is a [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|magazine]] that has appeared exclusively in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. It is a gossip magazine with articles that serve as a source for [[Fame Checker]] entries.
The '''Pokémon Journal''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンジャーナル}}''' ''Pokémon Journal'') is a magazine that appeared exclusively in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. It is a gossip magazine with articles that serve as a source for [[Fame Checker]] entries.
 
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a similarly named magazine called '''''Aha! Pokémon Journal''''' (Japanese: '''{{j|しってなるほどポケモンジャーナル}}''' ''Now I get it! Pokémon Journal'') is featured but it is not related to the Pokémon Journal. Instead, this magazine's articles focus on basic advice and highlight certain gameplay mechanics to help the player.


==Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen==
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 Leader]]s 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 {{tc|Gentleman}}.
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 Leader]]s 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 {{tc|Gentleman}}.


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==Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire==
===Pokémon Monthly===
The ''Aha! Pokémon Journal'' can be found on the bookshelves at the back of every [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Hoenn]]. The articles offer basic gameplay hints and tips.
In ''[[SS014|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 Pal===
A magazine published in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. It can be found in [[Pokémon Center]]s. It is also shown in some [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] homes.
 
===Others===
[[Mr. Pokémon]] owns many foreign magazines.


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==See also==
|-
* [[Movies in the Pokémon world]]
! Location
* [[Transportation in the Pokémon world]]
! Text
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
|- style="background:#fff"
[[Category:Pokémon world media]]
| [[Oldale Town]]
| In {{pkmn|battle}}, place the cursor over a [[move]] and press the L and A Buttons to read info about the move.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Petalburg City]]
| Select and drag the move buttons on the status screen to swap the positions of the moves.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rustboro City]]
| To check the locations of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s looking for a [[rematch]], [[Secret Base]]s you've found, or {{Berries}} ready to harvest, use your {{DL|PokéNav Plus|AreaNav}}!<br>Select the icons you want to check, and blinking icons will point the way.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dewford Town]]
| Time for a poem!<br>"''When to your {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}} you give a touch, you can fast-forward, but don't use it too much!''"<br>Don't forget to check out the show, everybody!
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Slateport City]]
| If a Pokémon with the {{a|Super Luck}} [[Ability]] holds a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Scope Lens}}, its [[critical hit|critical-hit]] ratio will be further boosted.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mauville City]]
| Is organizing [[Pokémon Storage System|Boxes]] overwhelming? Then press START!<br>Every time you press the button, you can switch the modes for selecting Pokémon.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
| If you want to know your communication status, check the upper-right corner of your [[PokéNav Plus]]!<br>If you have opened the [[Player Search System|PSS]] screen once, the icon you see there indicates the current communication status.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
| Do you know the Pokémon move called {{m|Sweet Scent}}? If you use it in [[tall grass]], Pokémon come out in a [[Horde Encounter|horde]]!
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lavaridge Town]]
| Use a {{type|Fire}} move on a {{OBP|freeze|status condition|frozen}} Pokémon, and you can melt the ice.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fortree City]]
| Touch the place you want to {{m|fly}} to on the AreaNav. You can instantly use Fly!
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lilycove City]]
| Just like {{type|Poison}} Pokémon being immune to {{OBP|poison|status condition}}, {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon can flee regardless of {{m|Mean Look}} and {{a|Shadow Tag}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| The effects of {{m|Secret Power}} and {{m|Nature Power}} depend on the location. {{m|Misty Terrain}} and {{m|Grassy Terrain}} also change their effects.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sootopolis City]]
| During {{OBP|sandstorm|weather condition}}s or {{OBP|hail|weather condition}}, wild Pokémon protect themselves by going underground with {{m|Dig}} or diving deep into the sea with {{m|Dive}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]
| Even when riding on a Pokémon using the [[HM]] move {{m|Surf}}, unbelievably, you can still [[fishing|fish]]!<br>Let's all enjoy our elegant fishing lifestyles with our Pokémon!
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ever Grande City]]
| If you use {{m|Trick Room}} after Trick Room is used, the Pokémon with the higher {{DL|Stats|Speed}} [[stats|stat]] can attack first again.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Battle Resort]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | If Pokémon with the same Speed move at the same time, nobody can tell which Pokémon will [[Priority|move first]].
|}{{-}}
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Pokémon magazines are publications that cater to Pokémon Trainers, Breeders, and Coordinators. There are many different magazines that suit different tastes. Known Pokémon magazines include:

List of magazines

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.

Adorable Pokémon

A magazine published in Sinnoh and Hoenn Pokémon Centers.

Coordinator Monthly

An issue of 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 with her Skitty, Johnny, and the Ribbon Cup, May remembered having read an article about her in the magazine. She showed the group an issue which had a whole 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. 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

A magazine mentioned by Professor Elm in Don't Touch That 'dile; one issue had a featured article about himself.

Poké Chic

An issue of 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. 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 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 Friend

An issue of Pokémon Friend

One of Brock's favorite magazines, suggesting it may cater to Pokémon Breeders. Delia Ketchum was once a cover model for this magazine.

One issue had a Butterfree on the cover and covered Stone Town and evolutionary stones, seen in The Battling Eevee Brothers.

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 and Hoenn. It can be found in Pokémon Centers. It is also shown in some Kanto and Johto homes.

Pokémon Insider

A magazine owned by Mr. Fuji.

Pokémon Journal

Pokémon Journal artwork by Ken Sugimori

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.

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 Pal

A magazine published in Sinnoh and Hoenn. It can be found in Pokémon Centers. It is also shown in some Kanto and Johto homes.

Others

Mr. Pokémon owns many foreign magazines.

See also