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'''Televisions''' or '''TVs''' are part of the furniture in most houses in the [[Pokémon world]]. They debuted in [[Generation I]], but were merely for decoration until [[Generation III]]. They have also appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]].

===Kanto and Johto===

[[File:RBTV.png|thumb|Television in {{2v2|Red|Blue}}]]

In Johto, the Goldenrod Radio Tower broadcasts {{DL|Goldenrod Radio Tower|Broadcasted programs|radio programs}}.

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:''"Today, the <sc>Poké Dude</sc>'s here to tell you about how you can battle <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Say you're out for a stroll when, suddenly, a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears! It's up to you to smartly use your <sc>Pokémon</sc> and their moves to reduce the opponent's HP to nothing, and claim victory! I'll show you how to do that in person and for sure!"''

:''"The speedier of the battlers gets to attack first. It looks like my <sc>{{p|Rattata}}</sc> was faster than the <sc>{{p|Pidgey}}</sc>. The battlers take turns attacking and reducing each other's HP. My <sc>Rattata</sc> reduced the foe's HP to zero, so it wins! The <sc>Pokémon</sc> that took part in the battle get EXP. Points. When a <sc>Pokémon</sc> collects enough EXP. Points, it levels up. Leveling up makes your <sc>Pokémon</sc> stronger than before."''

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:''"Today, the <sc>Poké Dude</sc>'s here to tell you about [[Status condition|status problems]]! Status problems include {{status|poison}}ing, {{status|paralysis}}, {{status|sleep}}, {{status|burn}}… There are a couple others, but they really are trouble. Get any one, and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> may become useless in battle. You know, it hurts the <sc>Poké Dude</sc> to see a <sc>Pokémon</sc> suffer… So, what should you do if your <sc>Pokémon</sc> gets a status problem?  Well, you've got me to show you!

:''"Poisoning or paralysis don't go away after a battle. If a <sc>Pokémon</sc> is poisoned, it loses HP even while you're walking. You should heal <sc>Pokémon</sc> of these kinds of problems right away. Use an item, or try to get to a <sc>Pokémon Center</sc> for healing. That wasn't hard, was it? All righty, be seeing you!"''

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:''"Does everyone know about type matchups? <sc>Pokémon</sc> and their moves all belong to certain types. For example, there are such types as <sc>{{t|Grass}}</sc> and <sc>{{t|Water}}</sc>. You need to consider the type of the move used to attack… And, the type of the <sc>Pokémon</sc> that is hit by that attack. Depending on how those two types match up, the damage can change. You see, it depends n whether the type matchup is good or bad. If you don't know how matchups work, battles will be tough. So, let me demonstrate exactly what I mean. All righty, be seeing you!"''

:''"The move <sc>{{m|Bubble}}</sc> is a <sc>Water</sc>-type attack. The targeted <sc>Oddish</sc> is a <sc>Grass</sc>/<sc>{{t|Poison}}</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. The <sc>Water</sc>-type attack is absorbed by the <sc>Grass</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>… As a result, the move becomes not very effective, and inflicts only half the usual damage. Uh-oh, this is not good! The <sc>{{m|Absorb}}</sc> attack you just saw is a <sc>Grass</sc>-type move. <sc>{{p|Poliwag}}</sc> is a <sc>Water</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. So, <sc>Absorb</sc> becomes super effective, doubling the damage. It's not going to be easy to win with this matchup… Let's try shifting <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Shifting <sc>Pokémon</sc> in and out uses up one turn. Now, it's the opponent's turn. <sc>{{p|Butterfree}}</sc> is a <sc>{{t|Bug}}</sc>/<sc>{{t|Flying}}</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Against this <sc>Pokémon</sc>, a <sc>Grass</sc>-type attack……inflicts only half the usual damage on a <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>… And, it also causes only half the damage on <sc>Flying</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Therefore, <sc>Butterfree</sc>, being a <sc>Bug</sc>/<sc>Flying</sc> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, only takes one quarter of the usual damage. <sc>Oddish</sc> is a <sc>Grass</sc><sc>Poison</sc> <sc>Pokémon</sc>. A <sc>Flying</sc>- or <sc>Psychic</sc>-type attack is super effective against it. One of those types of attacks will inflict double the usual damage. Okay, here we go! Yeah! We won!"''

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:''"Today, the <sc>Poké Dude</sc>'s going to show you how to catch <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Just imagine… A groovy <sc>Pokémon</sc> suddenly appearing in the wild! Oh, you want it! You just can't help it! Oh, you have to catch it! You gotta have it! Let me show you how you can make it happen!"''

:''"When you're trying to catch a <sc>Pokémon</sc>, don't throw any <sc>[[Poké Ball]]s</sc> right away. First, you need to weaken it by reducing its HP. Okay, that should be good enough. But, if it's possible, it would be best if the target has a status problem. For instance, it would be easier to catch if it were asleep or paralyzed. This will make the <sc>Pokémon</sc> a lot easier to catch! Oh, yes. If you paralyze a <sc>Pokémon</sc>, you can't make it fall asleep on top of paralysis. In other words, you can't double up status problems, okay? Okay! Let me throw my <sc>Poké Ball</sc>! Before you throw a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>, consider the condition and the type of <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and pick the kind of <sc>Ball</sc> that would work best."''

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:''"<sc>[[Normal (type)|Normal]]</sc>, <sc>Water</sc>, <sc>Grass</sc>… TMs also come in types. Check the type and teach it to a <sc>Pokémon</sc> that matches up well. For example, <sc>{{m|Water Pulse}}</sc> is suitable for <sc>Water</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. <sc>{{m|Bullet Seed}}</sc> is a move that most <sc>Grass</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc> can learn. There's one other thing! Don't just look at the type, read the description, too. It will contain hints about what <sc>Pokémon</sc> might learn the move. For example, take a move like <sc>{{m|Focus Punch}}</sc>. It doesn't sound like anything a bird or fish <sc>Pokémon</sc> can learn. So, try using it on <sc>Pokémon</sc> with arms that can throw punches!"''

:''"Wow, I talked a lot today! All righty, be seeing you!"''

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:''And now, your <sc>Teachy</sc> TV is registered. How do you use it? Well, here's how it works. Once an item in the <sc>{{tt|Key Items Pokcet|[sic]}}</sc> is registered, you can use it by pressing <sc>Select</sc>. So, you've given yourself one-touch access to <sc>Teachy</sc> TV. All it takes for you to see me is pressing one button! That kind of attention is a little embarrasing! All righty, be seeing you!"''

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===Hoenn===

====Generation III====

Television returned in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, replacing [[Generation II]]'s [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|radio broadcasts]] and served a purpose unlike the Generation I TVs. They were present in most houses in [[Hoenn]], but had a limited function, only showing programs when an event occurs, such as [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming Pokémon]], or when the {{player}} changes a Pokémon's nickname at the [[Name Rater]]. They may also show interviews with the player character, who answers by selecting words from a drop-down list. When a program is airing, the television screen will flash, and will not cease flashing until the program has been watched. If an event has not happened to activate a television program, the screen will remain blank and the phrase "''Mom/Dad might like this program... better get going!''" will be played. The programming is organized by [[Hoenn TV]].

=====Player's house=====

The following program only displays on the lower floor. The TV does not flash for this program<!--in Emerald-->.

This is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Big (film)|Big}}.

====Generation VI====

=====Shows=====

======Best of Sinnoh TV======

:''Best of Sinnoh TV

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| {{m|Acrobatics}}

| The user nimbly strikes the target. It's a technical move.

| Actually, when the user isn't holding any items, the power goes up.

| Sometimes you are late for your friend's party, right? If you use this move, it may have a huge effect depending on your efforts.

| {{m|Facade}}

| James Movesworth's Facade! That's how you use this move.

| Actually, if you use it when you're poisoned, paralyzed or burned, the power will be doubled. It's a very heroic move.

| You sometimes don't feel good when you have an appointment, right? At times like that, use this move. Apart from the fact that you won't feel good the next day, the move has great effects, at least on the surface.

| {{m|False Swipe}}

| The user restrains the move’s power, so the target won’t be wiped out and maintains at least 1 HP. It’s an obviously provocative move.

| Actually, it’s most effectively used on a Pokémon you want to catch.

| Let’s say you have a person whom you secretly admire. If you use this move, you may get the result you want...or not.

| {{m|Flame Charge}}

| The user cloaks itself with flame and then attacks. It’s quite a hard-core move.

| Actually, the move warms up the body nicely, and the Speed of the user goes up.

| Let’s say you’re stranded on a snowy mountain. At times like that, it would be a good idea to use this move. Putting the clothes you’re wearing aside, the move has very wonderful effects.

| {{m|Fling}}

| The user quickly flings its held item at the target to attack. It’s a surprisingly sloppy move.

| Actually, its power and effects depend on the held item.

| Sometimes you have huge worries that you can’t handle just by yourself, right? Use this move, and it will relieve the tension, especially when your target isn’t preoccupied.

| {{m|Grass Knot}}

| The user snares the target with grass and causes it to trip. It’s something of a petty move.

| Actually, it’s best used when the target is heavier than the user!

| Take yourself to the riverside and use this move. Stare at the knotted grass... You’ll feel a weight of melancholy settle on you.

| {{m|Incinerate}}

| The user attacks the target with fire. It's a gracious yet dirty move.

| Actually, this move burns certain items the target holds, such as a Gem or Berry.

| Sometimes you're anticipating a bad grade from an exam. At times like that, use this move. It will burn away the bad grade, but only on the paper you get back, just not in your permanent records!

| {{m|Leech Seed}}

| It plants a seed on the target and absorbs its HP every turn just little by little. It’s a surprisingly violent move.

| Actually, the user can restore its HP with the HP the move absorbed.

| Use this move on a small plant pot, then look forward to checking its growth every day.

| {{m|Mat Block}}

| The user uses a flipped tatami mat as a shield to protect against the opposing Pokémon moves. This is a remarkably skillful move.

| Actually, it can’t protect from status moves, so you can’t let your guard down.

| Let’s say you have tatamis in your martial arts or yoga classroom. Use this move immediately, and you might find something extraordinary, or not.

| {{m|Mystical Fire}}

| The user attacks the target with flame from its mouth. It’s an undoubtedly fantastic move.

| Actually, the move lowers the target’s Special Attack when it’s used to attack.

| When people celebrate your birthday, you blow out candles on a cake, right? Use this move to drag out the party so that you won’t feel lonely.

| {{m|Payback}}

| If the user is the second to attack, the power will be doubled. It's a moderately stoic move.

| Actually, the slower your Speed is, the more advantage this move has.

| If you use this move on a person who helped you out previously… you'll repay kindness with injury.

| {{m|Pin Missile}}

| The user shoots sharp spikes at the target in rapid succession. It's a wonderfully relaxing move.

| Actually, the user can attack two to five times in a row.

| When the target has a severe shoulder ache or backache, use this move for acupuncture. It's very soothing, except when it hits a wrong spot.

| {{m|Psybeam}}

| The user emits a beam of mysterious light. It’s a mildly psychedelic move.

| Actually, it can leave the target confused, too.

| When you want to concentrate, like to prepare for an exam, use this move. It has great effects, except for the people around you.

| {{m|Quick Attack}}

| The user can strike first for sure. It's a plainly natural move.

| Actually, the one with higher Speed can strike first.

| When there is only one seat left in a train, casually use this move. If you don't care what other people think, the move has very good effects.

| {{m|Retaliate}}

| The user gets revenge for an ally that fainted. It’s an unexpectedly heroic move.

| Actually, if an ally fainted in the previous turn, the user’s power will be doubled.

| Sometimes, say in a judo tournament, the teammate ahead of you loses, even though {{tt|he/she|Depending on the player's gender}} tried {{tt|his/her|Depending on the player's gender}} best, right? If you use this move at a time like that, the anger you feel enhances your power.

| {{m|Round}}

| The user attacks the target with a song. It's a very rocking move.

| Actually, if somebody uses this move, others can join in the Round, and the power goes up. In fact, it's a very powerful move.

| Sometimes you and your friend like the same person. If you use this move after your friend tells how he feels to the person, your friendship will be over, but the move is very effective.

| {{m|Spiky Shield}}

| The user protects itself from the opposing Pokémon’s attack while lowering the opposing Pokémon’s HP on contact.

| Actually, if you use this move again immediately after you successfully use it, the success rate will drop to one third.

| You sometimes play goalie in soccer, right? During a game, use this move. You’ll have no problem catching and holding on to the ball!

| {{m|U-turn}}

| After making its attack, the user rushes back and switches places with another Pokémon. It’s a brisk and impetuous move.

| It’s particularly effective when the user can’t switch places with a party Pokémon due to an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.

| Sometimes you get assigned an extra shift when you’re doing a part-time job. Use this move, and at least you can enjoy a relaxing day off.

| {{m|Water Pulse}}

| It attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It’s a surprisingly healthy move.

| Some fathers come home feeling very tired, right? At times like that, use this move, and you can massage him to sleep. It works very well.

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:''Azusa: Hey, MINA-SAN! It’s time for “KOUKAN TALK”! Today, I’ll teach you this question to ask when you see a Pokémon that you are interested in! “Where did you catch that Pokémon?” “Sono Pokémon doko de tsukamaeta no?” So-no po-kay-mo-n do-ko de tsu-ka-mah-e-ta no? Then you can go catch one for yourself! OK, that’s it for today! MINNA, bye-bye!

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:''Toru: Hey, everyone! How ya doin’? Ha ha! Whether you’re feeling good or bad, it’s time for “KOUKAN TALK”! This week’s phrase is: “Check out this Pokémon!” This is like telling someone: Hey, have a look at my Pokémon! It’s so cool! Woot woot! When you want to say that in Japanese, say this! “Kono Pokémon mite!” Ko-no po-kay-mo-n mee-te! With this, you can show off your Pokémon to each other, right? OK, thanks for watching this week! MATA KONDO!

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| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Amulet Coin}}

| very useful

| Let a Pokémon hold it and fight, and you can get more prize money when you win the battle!

| I’m always losing lots of prize money. Sniffle... Haha. ♪

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Assault Vest}}

| very aggresive

| A Pokémon that holds it can't use status moves, but its Special Defense goes up!

| Then I would make a move on my friend without being afraid of the status change! And even if he turned me down, I would endure with my Special Defense. What? That's not goo-oo-ood! I don't like it at all! Haha. ♪

| {{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Cleanse Tag}}

| very spiritual

| Let your lead Pokémon hold it, and you won't encounter wild Pokémon very much!

| I would say that bad things won't happen to me, thanks to the Cleanse Tag, and I would sell this much-appreciated tag for {{PDollar}}10,000. Then I would be rich! Kidding! Telling a lie is a bad thing. ♪

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Destiny Knot}}

| very lovely

| When Attract is used on a Pokémon that holds it and the Pokémon becomes infatuated, it can make the attacker infatuated, too.

| Then my friend would fall in love with… Oh, but he has to use Attract first. In that case, I'll use Trick to swap items first, then… Oh no… Where did my Destiny Knot go?

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Heat Rock}}

| marvelous

| Let a Pokémon hold it and use the move Sunny Day, and the sunny weather will last longer!

| To make tomorrow's date nice and sunny, I would keep using Sunny Day starting tonight! Haha. ♪

| excellent

| Let a Pokémon hold it, and the Pokémon can earn slightly more Exp. Points!

| Then I’d be an Ace Trainer already and really show my friend what I can do! Kidding. ♪

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Luminous Moss}}

| very fresh

| When a Pokémon that holds it is hit by a Water-type move, Special Defense goes up.

| Then I would absorb a lot of water and keep my skin very hydrated and supple. But, unfortunately, this item is single use. So be careful! Haha. ♪

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Quick Claw}}

| very nifty

| Let a Pokémon hold it and fight, and it can sometimes act fast!

| Then I could finish my homework in a flash! But it doesn't always have that effect, so I'll just have to guess how much time I'll truly need to finish my homework. Haha. ♪

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Safety Googles}}

| very useful

| Let a Pokémon hold them, and they protect the holder from both weather-related damage and powder.

| When my mom scolds me, I will protect myself with the Safety Goggles. …They won't work unless they block noise?! I-I know that! I'm just acting silly! And now. ♪

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Smoke Ball}}

| mysterious

| Let a Pokémon hold it, and the Pokémon can flee for sure!

| When I’m about to lose against an opposing Trainer, I would escape by the Smoke Ball! Then the number of lost battles would not increase... Haha. ♪

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Snowball}}

| very cool

| When a Pokémon that holds it is hit by an Ice-type move, its Attack goes up!

| But I don’t want to be attacked... Hmm... Maybe snow cones have the same effect? But I can’t eat that many snow cones. A Snowball is for single use, so that’s fine! Haha. ♪

| {{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Soothe Bell}}

| very heartwarming

| Hi, my friend! Let’s walk together! Oh, I’ll give you this Soothe Bell. Please keep it! ...It won’t work unless you catch him first? Argh! I know that! Haha. ♪

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| Today’s Pokémon is {{p|Machop}}! OK, what is it called in Japanese?

| The hint is, “riki” means strength in Japanese. OK, you three over there! Your answers please!

| Chopchop

| Sorry, that’s incorrect! The correct answer is Wanriky! Wan-ri-kee! “Wan” means “arm,” and “riki” means “strength.” It’s very easy to understand! Well then, everyone, farewell! Mah-mah-machooo!

| Today’s Pokémon is {{p|Lickitung}}! What is it called in Japanese?

| The hint is, its long tongue is called a “bero”! OK, go to work, my energetic three-person team!

| Berlong

| Ooh! Too bad! The correct answer is Beroringa! Be-ro-ri-n-ga! Berori is the sound of licking in Japanese! It’s an easy-to-understand name that emphasizes the lo-o-ong tongue it’s known for! OK, se you later! Farewell!

| Today’s Pokémon is {{p|Hoothoot}}! What is it called in Japanese?

| Here’s a big hint! In Japanese, the sound it makes is “hoo”! OK, you three, start from there!

| Hooareyou

| Oh, Ill was so close! The correct answer is Hoho! Ho-o ho-o! I’ll bet you learned a lot! Well then, see you next week! Farewell!

| Today’s Pokémon is {{p|Beautifly}}! What is it called in Japanese?

| OK, you three over there!

| Flyfly

| Nope, the correct answer is Agehunt! A-ge-ha-n-to! The “hunt” part makes it sound ferocious for such a pretty Pokémon. OK, see you next week! Farewell!

| Today’s Pokémon is {{p|Wailord}}! OK, what is it called in Japanese?

| OK, you three kids there with the confident expressions!

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:''The superhero comic series The Ability Warrior: Poké Ranger!

:''Episode 3

''What's That?'' follows a reporter and a {{p|Watchog}} named Watchy Watchog as they find and identify [[held item]]s.

:''Watchy: Tch tch cha! (...<Watchy's translated answer>...)

:''Watchy: Tch tch cha! (…<Watchy's translated reaction>…)

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| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Big Root}}

| Come on! It's big and it's a root!

| Holding the Big Root boosts the effect of moves that absorb HP by 30%! OK! Shall we go?

| Hey! What's the deal with the trowel?

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Binding Band}}

| Come on! Of course I haven’t!

| The Binding Band increases the power of binding moves, like Wrap! Well, that’s it for today!

| Hey! That’s it?!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Bright Powder}}

| Come on! Like I'd know!

| Holding the Bright Powder drops your opponent's accuracy to 90%! Oh, by the way, Lax Incense has the same effect as well! OK, Watchy! Come at me!

| Ooh, shiny!

| {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Eviolite}}

| Come on! Like I’d know!

| When you give the Eviolite to a Pokémon that can still evolve... Its Defense and Special Defense both rise sharply! Isn’t that amazing?! So, we’ll see you later, then!

| What? That was a really short show!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Expert Belt}}

| Come on! Like I’d know!

| Holding the Expert Belt when attacking makes that attack do more damage when it’s super effective! An amazing 20% more, in fact! OK, then...

| Hey! Why are you putting that on?!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Float Stone}}

| Come on! Of course I haven’t!

| When you give the Float Stone to a Pokémon, its weight decreases! Let’s try giving one to Watchy right now!

| Hey! Are you calling me fat?!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Band}}

| Come on! Like I'd know!

| The Focus Band gives the holder a 10% chance of withstanding any attack! It's a little different from the Focus Sash, so don't get them confused! So, Watchy, which do you like better, sashes or bands?

| Hey! I don't want either one!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Grip Claw}}

| Come on! Like I'd know!

| Grip Claw makes moves like Wrap and Bind last longer. Up to seven turns! It also works with moves like Clamp, Fire Spin, Sand Tomb, Whirlpool, and Magma Storm!

| Hey! That's pretty persistent!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|King's Rock}}

| Come on! Like I’d know!

| Hold the King’s Rock and strike a target for a 10% chance of making that Pokémon flinch! The item Razor Fang has the same effect! So let’s give it a try! Watchy, want a Hertz Doughnut?

| Hey! I know that trick!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Lagging Tail}}

| Come on! Like I’d know!

| Holding a Lagging Tail makes the holder use its moves last. By the way, Full Incense is an item that has the same effect! Using it with moves like Reversal might be a good idea! Here, Watchy! I’ll hold this! Let’s play rock-paper-scissors! Ready?

| Hey! Going late is no fair!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}}

| I always clean my plate, so

| When a Pokémon is holding Leftovers, a small fraction of its HP is healed every turn! Isn’t that neat?! Oh! That thing on the floor there... Could it be?

| Hey! Why are you picking that up?

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Metronome}}

| I’ve heard of the name, at least

| Holding the Metronome and using the same move continuously makes that move do more and more damage! If the holder uses the same move six times in a row, the damage can double! So, here we go! Once, twice...

| Hey! Stop the music!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Ring Target}}

| Come on! Of course I haven’t!

| If a Pokémon holds the Ring Target, even attacks that would usually have no effect will hit it! That reminds me! I have a present for you, Watchy! Your very own Ring Target!

| Hey! That’s not very nice!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Rocky Helmet}}

| Come on! Of course I haven’t!

| When an attack does physical damage to a Pokémon holding the Rocky Helmet, the attacker takes damage, too. I’ll try it! So I put it on, like so, and... OK, Watchy, hit me with your best shot!

| No fair! You’re not a Pokémon!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Scope Lens}}

| Come on! Like I'd know!

| Holding the Scope Lens makes critical hits land more easily! The Razor Claw also makes critical hits more easily! OK, Watchy! Pick whichever one you want!

| Hey! Are we going to duel?!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Shed Shell}}

| Come on! Like I'd know!

| Hey! What are you looking at me for?

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[[File:DPTV.png|thumb|Television in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}]]

The events of the main storyline in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} are encouraged by a television program, ''The Search for the [[Red Gyarados]]''. Later, at the [[Survival Area]], the player will encounter the cameraman responsible for this story. In {{v2|Platinum}}, this person can be found blocking the entrance to Lake Valor hoping to see {{p|Azelf}} before [[Team Galactic]] detonates the Galactic Bomb there.

===Unova===

For the first ten minutes of every hour, documentaries and a cartoon focusing on the player character are broadcast. Each program acts as a view of in-game statistics, telling the player how many times he/she has had a Pokémon flee, how much money he/she has spent at shops, how many Trainers and Pokémon he/she has defeated, and so on.

For the last twenty-five minutes of each hour, other shows such as human interest pieces are broadcast; these include "Eyes on Unova", "Your Pokémon", "Personality Assessment and [[Horoscope]]", "National Gymquirer", and "Unova News". Other programs shown at this time are "{{tt|Koukan|Exchange}} Talk", which teaches {{wp|Japanese language|Japanese}} in the North American games; and "PokéQuiz", which quizzes three kids on the Japanese names of Pokémon. There are even infomercials advertising overpriced items.

In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, all the previous shows are retained, and new shows, such as "The Pokémon Whisperer" and "The Pokémon Live Sports Broadcast" have been added. Instead of airing programs based on the hour, the player can choose from three channels to watch: Celebrity, Battle, and Variety.

During the first ten minutes of the hour, the TV shows are about various statistics about the player, such as how many times he or she has used the move {{m|Struggle}}.

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|"Nicknaming is Tough!"

|{{tt|he|if the player is male}}/{{tt|she|if the player is female}} had thought of nicknames for <number> Pokémon!

|Episode 2

|"Strenuous Saving!"

|{{tt|his|if the player is male}}/{{tt|her|if the player is female}} number of saved games is <number>!

|Episode 3

|"Pokémon Center, Pokémon Healer"

|{{tt|he|if the player is male}}/{{tt|she|if the player is female}} had battled <number> Pokémon and this many Trainers: <number>!

|Episode 5

|"TV Pride"

|{{tt|his|if the player is male}}/{{tt|her|if the player is female}} number of TV-watching experiences is <number>!

|Episode 6

|"Catch Pokémon If You Can!"

|{{tt|he|if the player is male}}/{{tt|she|if the player is female}} had caught <number> Pokémon!

|Episode 7

|"Sometimes Ya Gotta Fight!"

|{{tt|he|if the player is male}}/{{tt|she|if the player is female}} had battled <number> Pokémon and this many Trainers: <number>!

|Episode 8

|"Evolved at Last<!--not sure-->"

|{{tt|he|if the player is male}}/{{tt|she|if the player is female}} had evolved <number> Pokémon!

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:''This is the documentary "The Best Day."''

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|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, ridden a Bicycle this many times: <number>!

|How about it, <player>? Isn't the breeze you feel when pedaling a Bicycle just the best?

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, hatched this many Eggs: <number>!

|How about it, <player>? Isn't the sight of a Pokémon hatching a fantastic spectacle?

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, extracted <number> Pokémon from Fossils!

|How about it, <player>? Do you feel the mystery of history?

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, failed to run away this many times: <number>!

|It can't be helped, <player>! That's life!

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, left <number> Pokémon at the Day Care!

|How about it, <player>? Do you have a crush on someone who works at the Day Care? Hmmm?

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, left <number> Pokémon with the GTS!

|That's fantastic, <player>! You are truly a global Trainer!!

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, used a move that has no effect on an opponent this many times: <number>!

|It can't be helped, <player>! Pokémon type matchups are difficult!

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, written Mail this many times: <number>!

|That's fantastic, <player>! The feelings communicated by Mail... They are wonderful, aren't they?

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, had <number> Pokémon get away!

|It can't be helped, <player>! I'm sure you'll see them again someday!

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, received this many Premier Balls: <number>!

|That's fantastic, <player>! You're quite the skilled shopper!

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, traded {{pkmn|Egg}}s with Spin Trade this many times: <number>!

|How about it, <player>? Spin, spin, spin some more, right?

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, used the move Splash this many times: <number>!

|What's up with that, <player>? Is Splash really that amusing?

|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, rested at home this many times: <number>!

|That's fantastic, <player>! After all, there's no place like home.

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:''Announcer: Good evening<!--even at around 10:20 AM and 4:11 PM-->, ladies and gentlemen!

:''It's time for “Moves for Living.” Today we will learn about the move <move>.''

:''<Description>''

:''Announcer: {{tt|I see... I learned a lot. Well|Most moves}}/{{tt|I see. I sure learned a lot. Well|Psyshock, Hone Claws}}/{{tt|Oh dear, that sounds dangerous... Ahem. Well, I learned a lot. OK|Sky Drop}} then, everyone, until next time{{tt|,|Ellipsis and no space if move is Quash}} good-bye{{tt|.|Exclamation mark if move is Psyshock, Quash or Hone Claws}}''

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|{{m|After You}}

|After You is a move filled with the spirit of give and take, where you allow the target to attack right after you do.

|In practical terms, if you see a new dish at a restaurant that you're a little nerous about, you can use this move to make someone else taste it first!

|{{m|Bestow}}

|Bestow is a very generous move where you pass an item to the target.

|There's an effective use for this move in everyday life. Sometimes you receive a gift that will clearly cause trouble, right? You can use this move right away to... No, actually, you'd better wait until the person who gave you the gift has left! But then you can use the move to pass your unwanted gift off to someone else.

|{{m|Chip Away}}

|Chip Away is a very persistent move that keeps striking and ignores all of the target's stat changes.

|In everyday life, this move might be handy for winning an argument with a really stubborn person!

|{{m|Echoed Voice}}

|Echoed Voice is a very rugged move whose power grows when you use it in successive turns.

|I bet you can think of ways to use this move in everyday life without my help! You know how sometimes you have to tell your kids the same thing over and over before they listen? In this situation, parents, teachers, and friends can all use this move and it will be very effective!

|{{m|Foul Play}}

|Foul Play is a move that gets better the more physically strong your opponent is.

|It's a little sneaky, but you can use it in everyday life. For example, if you're terrible at sports, and you're going up against a big, powerful opponent... Well, it might be considered cheating, but it would get the job done!

|{{m|Guard Split}}

|Guard Split is a very balanced move that takes the defensive power of both sides and divides it up evenly.

|Here's a practical application. If you and a friend get lost in the mountains, you could use this move to share your defenses so you can both withstand the cold. It's a great way to test the dynamics of a relationship!

|{{m|Hone Claws}}

|Hone Claws is a very clean move where the user's claws are honed and sharpened.

|Ladies could use this move in everyday life. It's like a super-powered manicure!

|{{m|Low Sweep}}

|Low Sweep is a simple but wild move. It's a swift kick to the lower part of the target's legs.

|It can also be handy in everyday life. Just imagine a lady wearing a short skirt, and she has to kick someone... She can use this move without causing any embarrassment to herself.

|{{m|Magic Room}}

|Magic Room is a very basic move that causes items to have no effect for a certain amount of turns.

|There's an effective use for this move in everyday life. For example, suppose a child is begging you to buy a toy. If you use this move at the exact moment the child picks up the toy, it will counter the "I want this" effect!

|{{m|Psyshock}}

|Psyshock is a very indirect move where the user attacks with a psychic wave that takes physical form.

|It can be used effectively in everyday life, too. For example, sometimes you want to practice comedy routines by yourself, right? If you time this move right, you can smack yourself around for some amazing physical comedy!

|{{m|Quash}}

|Quash is a fantastically stubborn move that makes the target's move go last.

|As for how to use it in life... If, for example, someone you are dating is about to break up with you... Well, you can see how using this move quickly could exhibit dramatic effects!

|{{m|Quiver Dance}}

|Quiver Dance is a beautiful, graceful move that raises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

|There's an effective use for this move in everyday life. For example, suppose you were invited to your friend's birthday, but you forgot to bring a gift. You could use this move when you arrive at the party, as a distraction... And then it would make you harder to hit if your friend got angry!

|{{m|Reflect Type}}

|Reflect Type is a very conformist move that makes your [[type]] match your target's type.

|This works really well if you're spending time with someone and you decide you have nothing in common. Use this move and... Voilà! Instant common ground!

|{{m|Shell Smash}}

|Shell Smash is a possibly risky move where the user's Speed, Attack, and Sp. Atk stats increase at the expense of defensive power.

|There's an effective use for this move in everyday life. For example, how about when you switch to a new school? This move could be the brand-new start you might need. It could change your whole life!

|{{m|Sky Drop}}

|Sky Drop is a dramatic move where the target is taken high into the sky and then slammed into the ground.

|There's an effective use for this move in everyday life: Showing off! You could use this move on yourself, right? If you go fluttering up into the sky, you'll impress everyone! It's an extremely dramatic performance! Just brace yourself for the landing...

|{{m|Smack Down}}

|Smack Down is a classic and primitive move where something is thrown at a flying target to bring it to the ground.

|There's an effective use for this move in everyday life. For example, suppose you sent air mail to someone, but then you change your mind and don't want them to read it! You could use this move to knock it down before it gets to them.

|{{m|Soak}}

|Well, Soak is a sloshy move that turns the target into a Water type.

|Wondering how you could possibly use this move in everyday life? What if you spilled a drink during an important occasion? If you use this move right, it might not matter at all!

|{{m|Synchronoise}}

|Synchronoise is an exclusive move that only attacks everything of the same type as the user.

|If a person who has the same personality and characteristics as you shows up at school or work, you could use this move to distinguish yourself.

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:''It's "The Waving Weaving Walk"--Wawalk for short!''

:''I wonder what kind of Pokémon we'll meet today?''

:''I wonder where I should walk next.''

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|{{a|Analytic}}

|Analytic is great for slower Pokémon. If a Pokémon with Analytic goes last in a battle, its move's power will be boosted!

|{{a|Anticipation}}

|If the opponent has a supereffective move or one-hit KO move, Anticipation will warn you so you can be prepared!

|{{a|Cloud Nine}}

|Cloud Nine is great for travelers. It prevents effects from weather!

|{{a|Contrary}}

|Contrary makes stat changes go topsy-turvy! For example, if a Pokémon with Contrary gets hit by a move that lowers its Speed, it will have the opposite effect! That's right. Its Speed will increase!

|{{a|Cursed Body}}

|If a Pokémon with Cursed Body is damaged by a move, sometimes that move can be disabled so the foe can't use it anymore!

|{{a|Damp}}

|If a Pokémon with Damp is in battle, moves like {{m|Explosion}} and {{m|Selfdestruct}} can't be used.

|{{a|Download}}

| A Pokémon with Download can take advantage of its opponent's weaknesses. If the opponent's Defense is lower than its Sp. Def, the Pokémon's Attack will be boosted. If the opponent's Sp. Def is lower than its Defense, the Pokémon's Sp. Atk will be boosted.

|{{a|Dry Skin}}

|Pokémon with Dry Skin just love water, because they recover HP if they get wet. So if they get hit by a Water-type move or go out in the rain, they feel better! Unfortunately, Fire-type moves do extra damage and sunny days hurt, too.

|{{a|Harvest}}

|If a Pokémon with Harvest eats a Berry during battle, the Berry may regenerate at the end of the turn! It's like an all-you-can-eat Berry buffet!

|{{a|Klutz}}

|Held items have no effect on a Pokémon with Klutz. It could even hold an Iron Ball without being weighed down!

|{{a|Lightningrod}}

|If a Pokémon with Lightningrod is in battle, any Electric-type move will hit it. And getting hit by an Electric-type move boosts the Pokémon's Sp. Atk stat!

|{{a|Magic Bounce}}

|Magic Bounce works like the move Magic Coat, but it's "on" all the time!

|{{a|Mold Breaker}}

|A Pokémon with Mold Breaker can completely ignore its opponent's Ability when attacking.

|{{a|Moody}}

|During a battle, Moody raises one stat and lowers another at the end of each turn.

|{{a|Pickup}}

|A Pokémon with Pickup can get the effect of an item an opponent has used in battle. It also picks up various items when it is not battling.

|{{a|Prankster}}

|Prankster gives priority to status moves like Screech!

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|{{a|Rattled}}

|If a Pokémon with Rattled is hit by a {{t|Ghost}}-, {{t|Dark}}-, or {{type|Bug}} move, its Speed will go up!

|{{a|Sheer Force}}

|A Pokémon with Sheer Force gets a power boost for moves that normally have additional effects, but the additional effects won't occur!

|{{a|Sturdy}}

|One-hit KO attacks don't work on a Pokémon with Sturdy. It hangs on to that one last HP!

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:''Lady: Hello! It's time for the "What's That?" show, were we talk about wonderful items!''

:''Today we are talking about the <item>!''

:''Watchy: Tch tch cha! (...<Watchy's translated reaction>...)''

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|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Air Balloon}}

|Come on! Of course I haven't!

|Oh no! I popped it!!

|Hey! Nice one, clumsy!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Absorb Bulb}}

|Come on! Of course I haven't!

|Don't pawn your garbage off on me!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Big Root}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Come on! It's big and it's a root!

|Hey! What's the deal with the trowel?

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Binding Band}}

|Come on! Of course I haven't!

|Well, that's it for today!

|Hey? That's it?!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|BrightPowder}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Come on! Like I'd know!

|Ooh, shiny!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Cell Battery}}

|Come on! Of course I haven't!

|I didn't want it anyway!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Eject Button}}

|Come on! Of course I haven't!

|Hey! Where do you think you're going?!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Eviolite}}

|Come on! Like I'd know!

|What? That was a really short show!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Expert Belt}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Come on! Like I'd know!

|Hey! Why are you putting that on?!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Float Stone}}

|Come on! Of course I haven't!

|Hey! Are you calling me fat?!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Iron Ball}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|C'mon! How could I know that?

|Hey! Do I look like I can fly?

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|I always clean my plate, so

|Hey! Why are you picking that up?

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Life Orb}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Life? I've got a bad feeling about this

|What? You're just ending it there?

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Metronome}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|I've heard of the name, at least

|Hey! Stop the music!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Red Card}}

|Come on! Of course I haven't!

|Hey! I'm not going to attack you!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Ring Target}}

|Come on! Of course I haven't!

|Hey! That's not very nice!

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Rocky Helmet}}

| Come on! Of course I haven't!

| No fair! You're not a Pokémon!

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Shed Shell}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Come on! Like I'd know!

|Hey! What are you looking at me for?

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Shell Bell}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|I've heard of the name, at least

|Hey! That's it? Just listening to it?

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:''Host: Today, on “Eyes on Unova,” we will introduce you to:''

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:''Toru: YA, MINNA!''

:''In today’s “KOUKAN TALK,” I’m going to introduce something that’s often said to me.''

:''For that reason, that's it for today! JA MATA NE!''

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:''This is what you say at that time!''

:''"I became your fan!"''

:Page: ''"That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name <letter submitter>{{tt|!|If the letter submitter is Cafélover, Bonadventure, or Compoundeyes Wrestler, this is a period instead of an exclamation point. If the letter submitter is Shocking Supermodel, this is an ellipsis.}} {{tt|Thank yooou!|If the letter submitter is Shocking Supermodel, this is what the page says instead: Hmmm, that sounds like a Gym Leader I know. Well, let's see...}} '<Letter's content> <Host's reaction>"''

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|Cafélover{{sup/5|BW}}

|[[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]]{{sup/5|BW}}

|Recently, I saw Striaton Gym's three Gym Leaders, and they were all out of order! Like, Chili was Cilan, and Cilan was Cress!{{sup/5|BW}}

|Hmmm. Well, I'm not saying you're crazy, but...are you sure they weren't just standing in front of a mirror?{{sup/5|BW}}

|3rdGradeGoodyGoody{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|[[Cheren]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Recently, I saw Cheren making his thumb and middle finger into a circle like glasses. He said he gave up his glasses so he can focus on Pokemon battles, but maybe Cheren actually misses them.{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Hm... Maybe a circle is just a circle!{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Bonadventure{{sup/5|BW}}

|[[Lenora]]{{sup/5|BW}}

|I saw it... Lenora, in the middle of the night...talking to bones in the museum! I also heard a man's guttural laugh... It was scary!{{sup/5|BW}}

|I see. Very horrific. But, I'll bet it was just her husband, [[Hawes]]. He has a weird laugh...{{sup/5|BW}}

|RoxieForever{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|[[Roxie]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|This is a story about the first time I ever went to one of Roxie's shows! Many fans collapsed from the toxic power of her songs. Roxie's really a toxic shock to the system, isn't she?!{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Maybe they were just too excited and fainted. Make sure to drink lots of fluids when you go to concerts!{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Compoundeyes Wrestler{{sup/5|BW}}<br>Molt{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|[[Burgh]]

|When I went to meet Burgh. It was like he had been licking the honeycomb walls! That guy likes to eat!{{sup/5|BW}}<br>When I went to meet Burgh, he was shooting cocoon silk from his hands and decorating his walls with it! Could he actually be a Pokémon?!{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Now that is a surprise... But, I wonder if he was just admiring his own face reflected on those walls... That's also weird though...{{sup/5|BW}}<br>Now that is a surprise... But, I wonder if he was just carrying that silk in his hands? We are talking about Burgh, though...{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Shocking Supermodel

|[[Elesa]]

|The Gym Leader Elesa said that Nimbasa's Pokémon can dance a nimble bossa! Nobody laughed, but I thought it was really funny! What do you think?

|Hmmm... It really seems like Elesa needs to come up with a sneakier pen name. Well, whatever!

|Veildrifter

|[[Clay]]

|You know how Gym Leader Clay never takes off his hat? Well, the other day I finally saw him take it off... And underneath his big hat was a fluffy knit hat! He wears two hats! Weird, huh?

|Hmm... That seems like it would be way too warm! Still, I wonder if that isn't just Clay's hair sticking up all funny...

|Pilotcandidate{{sup/5|BW}}<br>FlyingMaiden{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|[[Skyla]]

|I'm an aspiring {{tc|Pilot}} who is a huge fan of Skyla! I couldn't take it anymore, and I peeked into her Gym...and it looked like she was flying with the propeller on her head! Isn't that amazing?! Maybe she doesn't even need a plane!{{sup/5|BW}}<br>I wanted to ride on Skyla's plane, so I went to the Gym! Skyla was in the back of the Gym, and she sneezed! At that very instant, a tremendous wind blew me clear out of the Gym!{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Hmm... That is mysterious! Still, I wonder if she was just using the cannons in her Gym to fly...{{sup/5|BW}}<br>Hmm... That is amazing! Still, I suspect that wind might not have had anything to do with her...{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|TheFridge{{sup/5|BW}}

|[[Brycen]]{{sup/5|BW}}

|Brycen is too cool! He's always acting like Mr. Tough Guy, like he doesn't even feel the cold...but recently, I heard him sneeze inside his chilly Gym!{{sup/5|BW}}

|I guess even a super-cool Gym Leader can catch a cold. Feel better soon, Brycen!{{sup/5|BW}}

|Opelucitizen{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|[[Drayden]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Drayden is a man among men who puts himself on the line to protect the people living in our city. He always gives his all, even in training. According to his training schedule I just happened upon, he does:<br>1. 10,000 sit-ups<br>2. 10,000 push-ups<br>3. 10,000 squats{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Isn't that outrageous? Huh... How old is that guy anyway?{{sup/5|B2W2}}

|Madame Scale{{sup/5|BW}}

|[[Drayden]] and [[Iris]]{{sup/5|BW}}

|Hmmm... That's living the high life! But you know, the Opelucid Gym Badge is shiny like a coin... Maybe you saw wrong?{{sup/5|BW}}

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:''Host: It's time for today's "Personality Assessment and Horoscope"! So what's today's star sign? Dr. Astropoff, if you please!''

:''Astropoff: If you were born in <month>, your sign is <sign Pokémon>! <personality> <personality's effect> <advice>, and all will be well!''

:''Host: Thank you very much! See you next time!'

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|January

|{{p|Sawsbuck}}

|{{DL|Flute|White Flute}}

|The humorous tone will put a smile on the faces around you!

|February

|{{p|Simipour}}

|[[Mail]]

|The fun content of the Mail will put smiles on the faces around you!

|March

|{{p|Alomomola}}

|[[Hard Stone]]

|Everyone around you will understand your kind, reliable aura.

|April

|{{p|Whimsicott}}

|{{DL|Potion|Hyper Potion}}

|Everyone around you will appreciate your generous kindness.

|May

|{{p|Bouffalant}}

|{{DL|Battle item|X Attack}}

|Everyone around you will be surprised when you aggressively attack.

|June

|{{p|Klink}}

|Everyone is impressed by your knowledge.

|Try to be a strong and enduring person

|A slow Pokémon{{tt|*|Considered a lucky tip, not a lucky item}}

|You'll overwhelm everyone with a well-thought-out attack!

|July

|{{p|Crustle}}

|[[Dowsing Machine|Dowsing MCHN]]

|Everyone around you will be surprised when you find one item after another.

|August

|{{p|Braviary}}

|Everyone can relax when you're on the job!

|Try to be a little more restrained

|{{DL|Vitamin|Calcium}}

|Raise the Special Attack stat of a reserved Pokémon and everyone will be in awe of its aggressive attacking style!

|September

|{{p|Gothorita}}

|[[Xtransceiver]]

|People will be comforted by you, because you're always concerned about everyone.

|October

|{{p|Lampent}}

|{{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}

|It's fashionable, and you will shine as you attack with only one move!

| November

| {{p|Scolipede}}

| {{DL|In-battle effect item|White Herb}}

|Its ability to heal anything and its cleanliness give you a surprising charm!

| December

| {{p|Fraxure}}

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