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{{samename| | {{samename|magazine about the Pokémon TCG|Pokémon Card Fan Club}} | ||
{{samename| | {{samename|building in [[Saffron City]] and [[Lilycove City]]|Pokémon Trainer Fan Club}} | ||
{{ | {{samename|real-world Japanese Pokémon fan club|Pokémon Daisuki Club}} | ||
[[File:Pokémon Fan Club.png|thumb|230px|Artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]] for the {{Trading Card Game}}]] | [[File:Pokémon Fan Club.png|thumb|230px|Artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]] for the {{Trading Card Game}}]] | ||
The '''Pokémon Fan Club''' (Japanese: ''' | The '''Pokémon Fan Club''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン {{tt|大好|だいす}}きクラブ''' ''Pokémon Lovers Club'') is an organization spread throughout the Pokémon world, with at least one Club House in nearly every region. The club is considered a place for people to meet and chat about their favorite Pokémon and to show off their collections to each other. In general, the members are usually more oriented to unevolved, cute Pokémon and [[Pokémon Contest]]s than [[Pokémon battle]]s. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
The [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|Chairman of the Pokémon Fan Club]] has appeared in | The [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|Chairman of the Pokémon Fan Club]] has appeared in many of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]]. [[Gabby and Ty]] often visit the Club House in Hoenn to do interviews with enthusiastic Trainers. | ||
Trainers of the {{tc|Poké Fan}} Trainer class are members of the Pokémon Fan Club. In {{v2|Platinum}}, members of the Pokémon Fan Club randomly appear in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} facilities. | Trainers of the {{tc|Poké Fan}} Trainer class are members of the Pokémon Fan Club. In {{v2|Platinum}}, members of the Pokémon Fan Club randomly appear in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} facilities. | ||
In {{game|Emerald}}, there is a tutor in the Slateport Fan Club who will teach {{m|Swagger}} to a compatible Pokémon, but only once. | |||
===Club Houses=== | ===Club Houses=== | ||
{{incomplete|section|Missing exterior images from Generation VI}} | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club RBY.png|The {{ci|Vermilion}} Fan Club in {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club GSC.png|The Vermilion Fan Club in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club FRLG.png|The Vermilion Fan Club in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club HGSS.png|The Vermilion Fan Club in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club RS.png|The {{ci|Slateport}} Fan Club in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club E.png|The Slateport Fan Club in {{game|Emerald}} | |||
<!--File:Pokémon Fan Club ORAS.png|The Slateport Fan Club in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}--> | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club DPPt.png|The {{ci|Hearthome}} Fan Club in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club BWB2W2.png|The {{ci|Icirrus}} Fan Club in {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon Black, White|s}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black 2, and White 2|s 2}} | |||
<!--File:Pokémon Fan Club XY.png|The {{ci|Laverre}} Fan Club in {{g|X and Y}}--> | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club USUM.png|The [[Royal Avenue]] Fan Club in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} | |||
</gallery> | |||
* [[Laverre City]] in [[Kalos]] | * [[Laverre City]] in [[Kalos]] | ||
===Interior Layout=== | |||
{{incomplete|section|Missing interior images from B2W2, XY, ORAS, and USUM}} | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior RBY.png|Interior of the {{ci|Vermilion}} Fan Club in {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior GSC.png|Interior of the Vermilion Fan Club in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior FRLG.png|Interior of the Vermilion Fan Club in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior HGSS.png|Interior of the Vermilion Fan Club in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior RSE.png|Interior of the {{ci|Slateport}} Fan Club in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} | |||
<!--File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior ORAS.png|Interior of the Slateport Fan Club in in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}--> | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior DPPt.png|Interior of the {{ci|Hearthome}} Fan Club in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} | |||
File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior BW.png|Interior of the {{ci|Icirrus}} Fan Club in {{game|Black and White|s}} | |||
<!--File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior B2W2.png|Interior of the {{ci|Icirrus}} Fan Club in {{game|Black and White|s 2}}--> | |||
<!--File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior XY.png|Interior of tThe {{ci|Laverre}} Fan Club in {{g|X and Y}}--> | |||
<!--File:Pokémon Fan Club Interior USUM.png|Interior of the [[Royal Avenue]] Fan Club in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}--> | |||
</gallery> | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
The Pokémon Fan Club | [[File:Pokémon Lover's Club.png|thumb|200px|The Pokémon Lover's Club]] | ||
The Pokémon Fan Club first appeared in ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]'', where it was referred to as the '''Pokémon Lover's Club''' in the English dub. Its headquarters are located at the very top of a skyscraper in the middle of [[HopHopHop Town]], and its members appear to be mostly middle-aged adults who love and care about Pokémon. | |||
After several children went missing in the town, {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Officer Jenny]] were able to find a potential clue at the Pokémon Lover's Club. It was there where they learned that all of the members suffer from {{wp|insomnia}}. After having the club's {{p|Drowzee}} [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Hypno}}, the club members had it use {{m|Hypnosis}} on them. However, an unforeseen side-effect caused children who were exposed to the wave to act like Pokémon, and all the Pokémon in town to become sleepy. With the help of the club's other Drowzee, the problem was solved, and the club stopped using Pokémon to help with their insomnia. | |||
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', the [[Contest Judge|Contest judge]] [[Mr. Sukizo]] is introduced as the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|President]] of the Pokémon Fan Club. However, the English dub initially referred to the club as the '''Pokémon enthusiast club''' in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'' and as the '''Pokémon Enthusiasts' Club''' in ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'' rather than as the Pokémon Fan Club. | |||
In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', {{si|Rhonda}} revealed that the members of the Pokémon Fan Club are responsible for organizing the annual [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Pokémon Fan Club Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Fan Club in Kanto in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Pokémon Fan Clubs are found in Kanto, Hoenn and Sinnoh regions. In Kanto and Hoenn the club houses are marked with plaques featuring a {{p|Pikachu}} located in front of the building, while the Sinnoh club house is shown having a heart-shaped plaque in front of the building. | Pokémon Fan Clubs are found in Kanto, Hoenn and Sinnoh regions. In Kanto and Hoenn, the club houses are marked with plaques featuring a {{p|Pikachu}} located in front of the building, while the Sinnoh club house is shown having a heart-shaped plaque in front of the building. | ||
====History==== | |||
====={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}===== | |||
The Kanto branch is introduced in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'' in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}. {{adv|Red}} is made an honorary member of the club by the club's chairman after he saw Red's Pokémon. The members are primarily made up of a group of middle-aged Pokéfans that talk about their favorite Pokémon and read the club magazine. They hate to force Pokémon into battles and they prefer unevolved ones, because they're cuter. In the manga, their Pokémon are stolen by [[Team Rocket]], but they're returned to their Trainers in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' when {{adv|Red}} defeats [[Lt. Surge]]. | The Kanto branch is introduced in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'' in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}. {{adv|Red}} is made an honorary member of the club by the club's chairman after he saw Red's Pokémon. The members are primarily made up of a group of middle-aged Pokéfans that talk about their favorite Pokémon and read the club magazine. They hate to force Pokémon into battles and they prefer unevolved ones, because they're cuter. In the manga, their Pokémon are stolen by [[Team Rocket]], but they're returned to their Trainers in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' when {{adv|Red}} defeats [[Lt. Surge]]. | ||
====={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}===== | |||
The Hoenn branch is introduced in ''[[PS200|Tripped Up by Torkoal]]'' where the Pokémon club's chairman brings {{adv|Ruby}} to the club house after making him an honorary member of the club. | The Hoenn branch is introduced in ''[[PS200|Tripped Up by Torkoal]]'' where the Pokémon club's chairman brings {{adv|Ruby}} to the club house after making him an honorary member of the club. | ||
The Sinnoh branch is introduced in ''[[PS351|Perturbed by Pachirisu]]'' where {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} are made honorary members of the club and taken to the club house by the chairman. | ====={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}===== | ||
The Sinnoh branch is introduced in ''[[PS351|Perturbed by Pachirisu]]'' where {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} are made honorary members of the club and taken to the club house by the chairman. | |||
====Pokémon==== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
These Pokémon were shown being owned by the Kanto fan club members. Most of the Pokémon are small and often considered cute. | These Pokémon were shown being owned by the Kanto fan club members. Most of the Pokémon are small and often considered cute. | ||
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|{{InactivePoké|Fan Club|Rattata|Fan Club Exeggutor Rattata Weedle Adventures.png|Normal|link=no}} | |||
|{{InactivePoké|Fan Club|Weedle|Fan Club Exeggutor Rattata Weedle Adventures.png|Bug|Poison|link=no}} | |||
|{{InactivePoké|Fan Club|Exeggutor|Fan Club Exeggutor Rattata Weedle Adventures.png|Grass|Psychic|link=no}} | |||
|{{InactivePoké|Chairman|Alakazam|Chairman Alakazam Adventures.png|Psychic|fir=Abra|mid=Kadabra|link=no}} | |||
|} | |||
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | |||
[[File:Pokémon Fan Club Zensho.png|thumb|150px|Pokémon Fan Club in [[Pokémon Zensho]]]] | |||
The Fan Club appeared in ''[[PZ04|Vermilion City]]''. | |||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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[[File:PokémonFanClubFlashfire94.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Regular Wild Blaze print of Pokémon Fan Club]] | [[File:PokémonFanClubFlashfire94.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Regular Wild Blaze print of Pokémon Fan Club]] | ||
'''Pokémon Fan Club''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English e-Card Series (the Japanese e-Card Era). First released in the Japanese {{TCG|The Town on No Map}} expansion, it later debuted in English in the {{TCG|Aquapolis}} expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration by [[Ken Sugimori]]. It was later reprinted in Japanese as one of the {{TCG|PCG-P Promotional cards}} and in English in {{TCG|POP Series 4}}, with a new illustration by Ken Sugimori. It was reprinted yet again in the Japanese {{TCG|Wild Blaze}} expansion, both as a regular card and a {{TCG|Full Art card}}. The regular print features an illustration based on the [[Yusuke Ohmura]] artwork of both genders of the [[Generation VI]] {{tc|Poké Fan}} Trainer class, while the Full Art print features the debut artwork of [[Emi Ando]]. | '''Pokémon Fan Club''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English e-Card Series (the Japanese e-Card Era). First released in the Japanese {{TCG|The Town on No Map}} expansion, it later debuted in English in the {{TCG|Aquapolis}} expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration by [[Ken Sugimori]]. It was later reprinted in Japanese as one of the {{TCG|PCG-P Promotional cards}} and in English in {{TCG|POP Series 4}}, with a new illustration by Ken Sugimori. It was reprinted yet again in the Japanese {{TCG|Wild Blaze}} expansion, both as a regular card and a {{TCG|Full Art card}}. The regular print features an illustration based on the [[Yusuke Ohmura]] artwork of both genders of the [[Generation VI]] {{tc|Poké Fan}} Trainer class, while the Full Art print features the debut artwork of [[Emi Ando]]. | ||
==In other languages== | |||
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|zh_yue=寶可夢發燒友俱樂部 ''{{tt|Pokémon Faatsīuyáu Kēuilohkbouh|Pokémon Fan Club}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>小精靈同好會 ''{{tt|Síujīnglìhng Tùhnghouwúi|Pokémon Fan Club}}'' {{tt|*|DP series}}<br>我愛寵物小精靈俱樂部 ''{{tt|Ngóh'oi Chúngmaht-Síujīnglìhng Kēuilohkbouh|I Love Pocket Monster Club}}'' {{tt|*|AG series}}<br>愛好寵物小精靈俱樂部 ''{{tt|Oihou Chúngmaht-Síujīnglìhng Kēuilohkbouh|Love Pocket Monster Club}}'' {{tt|*|Original series, Adventures & Search For Pokémon! (ポケモンをさがせ!)}}<br>愛好寵物小精靈迷俱樂部 ''{{tt|Oihou Chúngmaht-Síujīnglìhng Màih Kēuilohkbouh|Love Pocket Monster Fan Club}}'' {{tt|*|Search For Pokémon! (ポケモンをさがせ!)}} | |||
|zh_cmn=寶可夢發燒友俱樂部 / 宝可梦发烧友俱乐部 ''{{tt|Pokémon Fāshāoyǒu Jùlèbù|Pokémon Fan Club}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>宝可梦同好会 ''{{tt|Pokémon Tónghàohuì|Pokémon Fan Club}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Mainland China ((new Jilin edition)) & DP series (Mainland China)}}<br>神奇寶貝同好會 ''{{tt|Shénqí-Bǎobèi Tónghàohuì|Pokémon Fan Club}}'' {{tt|*|DP series (Taiwan)}}<br>我愛神奇寶貝俱樂部 ''{{tt|Wǒ'ài Shénqí-Bǎobèi Jùlèbù|I Love Pokémon Club}}'' {{tt|*|AG series (Taiwan)}}<br>神奇寶貝同好俱樂部 ''{{tt|Shénqí-Bǎobèi Tónghào Jùlèbù|Pokémon Fan Club}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (PS005 & PS016) (Taiwan)}}<br>神奇寶貝愛好者俱樂部 / 神奇宝贝爱好者俱乐部 ''{{tt|Shénqí-Bǎobèi Àihǎozhě Jùlèbù|Pokémon Lovers' Club}}'' {{tt|*|Original series}}<br>神奇寶貝迷俱樂部 / 神奇宝贝迷俱乐部 ''{{tt|Shénqí-Bǎobèi Mí Jùlèbù|Pokémon Fan Club}}'' {{tt|*|Original series, Adventures (PS001) (Taiwan and Mainland China (old Jilin edition)) & Adventures (PS006) (Mainland China (old Jilin edition))}}<br>神奇宝贝爱好俱乐部 ''{{tt|Shénqí-Bǎobèi Àihào Jùlèbù|Pokémon Love Club}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (PS005) (Mainland China (old Jilin edition))}}<br>宠物小精灵迷俱乐部 ''{{tt|Chǒngwù-Xiǎojīnglíng Mí Jùlèbù|Pocket Monster Fan Club}}'' {{tt|*|Manga (Light Industry Press)}}<br>小精灵爱好者俱乐部 ''{{tt|Xiǎojīnglíng Àihàozhě Jùlèbù|Pokémon Lover Club}}'' {{tt|*|Search For Pokémon! (ポケモンをさがせ!)}} | |||
|fi=Pokémonien ystäväin seura{{tt|*|EP027}} | |||
|fr=Fan Club Pokémon | |||
|de=Pokémon-Fanclub<br>Pokémon Fan Club<br>Pokémon Fan-Club | |||
|it=Pokémon Fan Club<br>Club degli amanti dei Pokémon{{tt|*|EP027}} | |||
|ko=포켓몬애호가클럽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Aehoga Club|Pokémon Lovers Club}}'' | |||
|pl=Fanklub Pokémonów{{tt|*|AG013, Diamond and Pearl series onwards}}<br>Klub Entuzjastów Pokémonów{{tt|*|AG035}}<br>Klub Przyjaciół Pokémonów{{tt|*|EP027}} | |||
|pt_br=Fã Clube Pokémon | |||
|ru=Фан-Клуб Покемонов ''Fan-Klub Pokémonov'' | |||
|es=Club de Fans de Pokémon | |||
|sv=Pokémonvännernas klubb{{tt|*|EP027}} | |||
|th=ชมรมคนรักโปเกมอน ''Lovers Club Pokémon'' | |||
|vi=Hội những người yêu thích Pokémon | |||
}} | |||
==Trivia== | |||
* The HopHopHop Town penthouse where the Pokémon Lover's Club convened is extremely similar to [[Luna]]'s penthouse mansion seen in [[Commerce City]] in ''[[AG164|Curbing the Crimson Tide]]''. Both cities are located in the [[Kanto]] [[region]].<ref>[https://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/features/recycle/misc.html Recycled Characters (Miscellaneous) on Dogasu's Backpack]</ref> | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]] | |||
* [[Poké Fan (Trainer class)]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Trainer Fan Club]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Activities Committee]] | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Organizations]] | [[Category:Organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Anime locations]] | |||
[[de:Pokémon-Fanclub]] | [[de:Pokémon-Fanclub]] | ||
[[es:Club de Fans de Pokémon]] | |||
[[fr:Fan Club Pokémon]] | [[fr:Fan Club Pokémon]] | ||
[[it:Pokémon Fan Club]] | [[it:Pokémon Fan Club]] | ||
[[ja:ポケモンだいすきクラブ (ゲーム)]] | [[ja:ポケモンだいすきクラブ (ゲーム)]] | ||
[[zh: | [[zh:宝可梦发烧友俱乐部]] |
Revision as of 17:36, 27 January 2021
- If you were looking for the magazine about the Pokémon TCG, see Pokémon Card Fan Club.
- If you were looking for the building in Saffron City and Lilycove City, see Pokémon Trainer Fan Club.
- If you were looking for the real-world Japanese Pokémon fan club, see Pokémon Daisuki Club.
The Pokémon Fan Club (Japanese: ポケモン 大好きクラブ Pokémon Lovers Club) is an organization spread throughout the Pokémon world, with at least one Club House in nearly every region. The club is considered a place for people to meet and chat about their favorite Pokémon and to show off their collections to each other. In general, the members are usually more oriented to unevolved, cute Pokémon and Pokémon Contests than Pokémon battles.
In the games
The Chairman of the Pokémon Fan Club has appeared in many of the core series Pokémon games. Gabby and Ty often visit the Club House in Hoenn to do interviews with enthusiastic Trainers.
Trainers of the Poké Fan Trainer class are members of the Pokémon Fan Club. In Platinum, members of the Pokémon Fan Club randomly appear in the Battle Frontier facilities.
In Pokémon Emerald, there is a tutor in the Slateport Fan Club who will teach Swagger to a compatible Pokémon, but only once.
Club Houses
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Missing exterior images from Generation VI |
The Vermilion Fan Club in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow
The Vermilion Fan Club in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
The Vermilion Fan Club in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
The Vermilion Fan Club in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
The Slateport Fan Club in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
The Slateport Fan Club in Pokémon Emerald
The Hearthome Fan Club in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
The Icirrus Fan Club in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
The Royal Avenue Fan Club in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Interior Layout
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Missing interior images from B2W2, XY, ORAS, and USUM |
Interior of the Vermilion Fan Club in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow
Interior of the Vermilion Fan Club in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Interior of the Vermilion Fan Club in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
Interior of the Vermilion Fan Club in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Interior of the Slateport Fan Club in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Interior of the Hearthome Fan Club in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Interior of the Icirrus Fan Club in Pokémon Black and White
In the anime
The Pokémon Fan Club first appeared in Hypno's Naptime, where it was referred to as the Pokémon Lover's Club in the English dub. Its headquarters are located at the very top of a skyscraper in the middle of HopHopHop Town, and its members appear to be mostly middle-aged adults who love and care about Pokémon.
After several children went missing in the town, Ash, his friends, and Officer Jenny were able to find a potential clue at the Pokémon Lover's Club. It was there where they learned that all of the members suffer from insomnia. After having the club's Drowzee evolve into Hypno, the club members had it use Hypnosis on them. However, an unforeseen side-effect caused children who were exposed to the wave to act like Pokémon, and all the Pokémon in town to become sleepy. With the help of the club's other Drowzee, the problem was solved, and the club stopped using Pokémon to help with their insomnia.
In Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, the Contest judge Mr. Sukizo is introduced as the President of the Pokémon Fan Club. However, the English dub initially referred to the club as the Pokémon enthusiast club in All Things Bright and Beautifly! and as the Pokémon Enthusiasts' Club in Win, Lose or Drew! rather than as the Pokémon Fan Club.
In All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!, Rhonda revealed that the members of the Pokémon Fan Club are responsible for organizing the annual Pokémon Dress-Up Contest.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Pokémon Fan Clubs are found in Kanto, Hoenn and Sinnoh regions. In Kanto and Hoenn, the club houses are marked with plaques featuring a Pikachu located in front of the building, while the Sinnoh club house is shown having a heart-shaped plaque in front of the building.
History
Red, Green & Blue arc
The Kanto branch is introduced in Danger: High Voltorb in the Red, Green & Blue arc. Red is made an honorary member of the club by the club's chairman after he saw Red's Pokémon. The members are primarily made up of a group of middle-aged Pokéfans that talk about their favorite Pokémon and read the club magazine. They hate to force Pokémon into battles and they prefer unevolved ones, because they're cuter. In the manga, their Pokémon are stolen by Team Rocket, but they're returned to their Trainers in Buzz Off, Electabuzz! when Red defeats Lt. Surge.
Ruby & Sapphire arc
The Hoenn branch is introduced in Tripped Up by Torkoal where the Pokémon club's chairman brings Ruby to the club house after making him an honorary member of the club.
Diamond & Pearl arc
The Sinnoh branch is introduced in Perturbed by Pachirisu where Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum are made honorary members of the club and taken to the club house by the chairman.
Pokémon
These Pokémon were shown being owned by the Kanto fan club members. Most of the Pokémon are small and often considered cute.
Rattata |
Weedle |
Exeggutor |
Abra → Kadabra → Alakazam |
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
The Fan Club appeared in Vermilion City.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pokémon Fan Club (Aquapolis 130)
Pokémon Fan Club was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English e-Card Series (the Japanese e-Card Era). First released in the Japanese The Town on No Map expansion, it later debuted in English in the Aquapolis expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration by Ken Sugimori. It was later reprinted in Japanese as one of the PCG-P Promotional cards and in English in POP Series 4, with a new illustration by Ken Sugimori. It was reprinted yet again in the Japanese Wild Blaze expansion, both as a regular card and a Full Art card. The regular print features an illustration based on the Yusuke Ohmura artwork of both genders of the Generation VI Poké Fan Trainer class, while the Full Art print features the debut artwork of Emi Ando.
In other languages
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Trivia
- The HopHopHop Town penthouse where the Pokémon Lover's Club convened is extremely similar to Luna's penthouse mansion seen in Commerce City in Curbing the Crimson Tide. Both cities are located in the Kanto region.[1]
See also
- Pokémon Fan Club Chairman
- Poké Fan (Trainer class)
- Pokémon Trainer Fan Club
- Pokémon Activities Committee